Podcasts about Vulnerability

"You can't pour from an empty cup." It's a phrase that floods social media feeds and self-care conversations — and on the surface, it sounds reasonable. But in this episode, Emily Rose Massey gently but boldly challenges the ideology beneath it. Because if we wait until our cup is perfectly full before we give to others, we may wait forever — and miss the profound, counter-cultural beauty of a life lived in total dependence on God's grace. The Christian life, as modeled by Jesus Himself, is not one of self-preservation first. It is one of sacrifice, selflessness, and humility. Philippians 2:3-4 calls us to regard others as more important than ourselves — not from a place of overflow, but from a place of surrender. Jesus didn't wait until conditions were ideal. He stepped down from a heavenly throne, emptied Himself, took the form of a servant, and gave everything. Emily invites us to ask a searching question: what do we reach for when we feel like we're running on empty? The world offers endless distractions and temporary fixes — but God may be inviting us to something better. When we come to the end of our own strength, His strength can finally shine through. And an empty cup, offered to God in humility, may be exactly what He uses to fill others and conform us into the image of Christ. Today's Bible Verse "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others." — Philippians 2:3-4, NASB Ponder Today The Christian life is one of sacrifice, not self-preservation. Jesus is our model — and He did not wait until He was "full" before giving. He emptied Himself completely, and in doing so, showed us the way of true humility. Weakness is not a barrier to serving others — it is an invitation to depend on God. When we reach the end of our own strength, His strength has room to shine. Our limitations are not obstacles to His work; they are the very conditions He works through (2 Corinthians 12:9). What you reach for when you're running on empty reveals what you truly trust. Worldly distractions and temporary fixes will never truly fill you. God wants to be your first stop, not your last resort. Vulnerability with others is an act of love, not weakness. Isolating ourselves when we're struggling robs the Body of Christ of the opportunity to serve us — and us of the opportunity to experience God's grace through community. God gives grace to the humble. When we stop striving to fill our own cup and bow before Him in our emptiness, He meets us there — with the grace, strength, and renewal we could never manufacture on our own (James 4:6). A Prayer for You Today Heavenly Father, there are so many days when I feel drained and weak — but I'm learning that is exactly where You want me, so I can fully rely on Your strength and not my own. You don't call me to grit my teeth and bear it. You call me to live by the power of Your Spirit, who empowers me to walk in obedience and humility. Thank You for showing me what great sacrifice looks like. Christ laid down His life for me — may I live to lay down my life for Him by serving others and preferring others above myself. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer shifted your perspective from self-reliance to surrender, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to help you live a life of humble, Spirit-empowered faith every day. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What if the disruption you have been trying to avoid is actually the thing that could transform your life? In this episode of Winners Find A Way, Coach Trent M. Clark sits down with Suzie Hall, global entrepreneur, award-winning interior designer, Founder and CEO of The Cornerstone Collective, speaker, and author of Blessed Disruption: Transforming Trauma Into Triumph. Suzie grew up surrounded by elite athletics as the daughter of a major college football coach. From bowl games to college athletics to entrepreneurship, she learned early what performance, pressure, competition, and resilience look like. But behind the success and achievement, Suzie also experienced personal trauma, disconnection, and seasons of painful disruption that eventually led her to a powerful life reset. In this conversation, Trent and Suzie talk about athletics, entrepreneurship, faith, vulnerability, leadership, personal transformation, and what it means to become the head coach of your own life. This episode is a reminder that winners are not people who never face pain, failure, or setbacks. Winners are the ones who choose to heal, grow, adapt, and find a way forward. In This Episode, We Discuss: Suzie's background growing up in a major college football family How athletics helped shape her confidence, risk tolerance, and leadership Why losing is part of life, business, and personal growth The meaning behind Suzie's book Blessed Disruption How trauma can create disconnection when it is left unprocessed Why halftime can become a powerful reset point in life The difference between accidental disruption and intentional disruption How to stop playing victim and become the head coach of your life Why vulnerability can lead to freedom and healing The importance of discipline, morning routines, faith, and personal growth How parents and leaders teach more through how they show up than what they say Why people need to give themselves permission to play a bigger game Key Takeaways ✨ Disruption can become a blessing when you choose to grow through it. Suzie reminds us that painful seasons can become turning points when we use them to heal, reset, and transform. ✨ You win or you learn. Trent and Suzie talk about how sports teaches us that losing is not final. It is feedback. The lesson is what matters. ✨ Halftime is a chance to reset. When life feels like it has exploded, that may be the moment to pause, reflect, and choose how you want to show up moving forward. ✨ You are responsible for your own scoreboard. Suzie shares how she learned to stop standing on the sidelines and become the head coach of her own life. ✨ Healing starts with awareness. Before we can change our story, mindset, or patterns, we need to become honest about what is holding us back. ✨ Vulnerability creates freedom. Sharing our stories can feel scary, but it can also release the pain that has been holding us hostage. ✨ Small first downs matter. Instead of always going for the Hail Mary, growth often comes from daily discipline, small wins, and consistent action. About Suzie Hall Suzie Hall is a global entrepreneur, award-winning interior designer, Founder and CEO, speaker, and author. She published her memoir, Blessed Disruption: Transforming Trauma Into Triumph, in 2025. Growing up as the daughter of a major college football coach exposed her to elite athletics, competition, high stakes, and the mindset of leaving it all on the field. After transforming herself and her life after what she calls her "Halftime explosion," Suzie now leads and inspires others through her story, faith, and lived experience. Resources Mentioned Blessed Disruption: Transforming Trauma Into Triumph by Suzie Hall Leading Winning Teams by Coach Trent M. Clark Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Be Your Future Self Now by Dr. Benjamin Hardy 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan The Dash Entrepreneurs' Organization James 1:2 2 Timothy 1:7 Connect with Suzie Hall Website: www.suziehall.com Buy the Book: https://suziehall.com/blessed-disruption Book Suzie to Speak: https://suziehall.com/meet-suzie-hall LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzie-hall-9a0b0a8/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suziehall22/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suziehall22 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@suziehall9818 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@suz2design Listen & Subscribe Listen to Winners Find A Way every week for powerful conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, and high performers who know what it takes to overcome adversity and keep moving forward. Subscribe on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.  

Most men are surrounded by people and completely alone. They've got coworkers, neighbors, guys from high school they still text but nobody who will tell them the truth, call them forward, or sit with them when things go sideways. That's not friendship. That's just proximity. And the difference between those two things might be the most important gap a man can close in his life. Today I'm sitting down with Jimmy Rex, founder of We Are The They, author of BE ONE, and one of the most intentional men I know when it comes to building real brotherhood. We get into where men actually find high-caliber friends, how to tell the difference between a true friend and a liability, the masculine dynamics that make marriages and relationships work, and why most guys are betraying themselves long before anyone else gets the chance. This is a conversation that will change the way you think about the men in your life - and the ones who should be there but aren't. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Podcast Introduction and Montana Knife Company Gift Shifting Trip Plans to Montana and Wild Bear Sightings Connecting with Nature and Managing Phone Screen Time High School Pranks and Getting Arrested at a Church Event Exploring Masculine Softness, Vulnerability, and Leadership Tiptoeing into Asshole Territory to Set Healthy Boundaries The Qualifications of Church Leaders and Dating Advice Pitfalls Communication Languages and Understanding The Queen's Code The Role of a Coach and Pushing Boundaries in Sports Taking Action and Establishing Clear Boundaries in Marriage Prioritizing Women's Safety and the True Purpose of Men's Groups Critiques of Modern Vulnerability and the Value of Having a Plan Accountability Through Combat Sports and Jiu-Jitsu Overcoming the Ego and Inviting Friends to Highlight Blind Spots Two Critical Questions for Evaluating Received Feedback Colin Cowherd's Philosophy and Navigating Family Conflict Handling Social Media Group Misunderstandings and the Grace of Repair The Importance of a Sparring Partner and Jiu-Jitsu with Pete Roberts Finding Your Band of Brothers and Letting Go of Unproductive Roommates Household Management and Adam Lane Smith's Household CEO Model Orion Tarabin's Captain and Passenger Relationship Concept Reconciling Navigational Promises and the Power of Pre-Selection Net Worth and Jimmy's Investment Board Role with Dave Bateman Changing Your Personal Environment and Matching Partner Standards Proximity vs true Investment and Jimmy's Real Estate Systems Evaluating Competence, Discernment, and Destructive Patterns in Circles Distancing Low-Performing High School Friends and Surviving a $150,000 Scam Golfing in Southern Utah and Embracing Imperfect Execution      Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready

I'm sharing five practical examples of where you can calmly establish authority in your home and over the expectations taking place, by modeling accountability and ownership. Accountability and ownership are the weight that keep you grounded in the moment, without them you feel empty. Give some of these phrases a place in your interactions and watch the tone of the home shift and your inner peace rise. This is what I teach you in the Yes Family Flipbook, a countertop coaching tool that's been lovingly referred to as a "cheat sheet" for parents wanting to think and speak positively. Email me "mastermind" to connect@momset.com if you are ready to completely transform your communication style in my "Speak Life Mastermind." Six months, ten mothers and a lifetime of radical change, one interaction at a time.

In this episode of Read the Damn Book, author Emma Grey joins the show to discuss her powerful new novel, Start at the End. Emma shares the inspiration behind the story, exploring themes of grief, resilience, second chances, and the life-changing impact of asking "what if?"During this heartfelt conversation, Emma opens up about her personal experiences with loss, the healing power of creativity, and the importance of strong support networks during life's most difficult moments. She also discusses how music influences her writing, offers a behind-the-scenes look at her creative process, and shares what's next in her journey as an author.Whether you're a fan of contemporary fiction, emotional storytelling, or aspiring writers looking for insight into the publishing world, this episode delivers inspiration, hope, and practical wisdom about turning life's challenges into meaningful stories.What We're Talking About...Exploring the themes of grief, loss, healing, and second chances in Start at the EndHow music, creativity, and storytelling can help process trauma and navigate life's most difficult momentsEmma Grey's author journey, writing process, and the inspiration behind her emotionally resonant fictionCrafting authentic characters and emotionally impactful contemporary fictionChapters00:00 Introducing Emma Grey and Start at the End03:54 Exploring the Theme of Loss and 'What Ifs'07:29 The Role of Music in Healing and Storytelling10:46 The Joy of Camping and Vintage Vans14:50 Dreams Realized: From Books to TV Adaptations19:02 Resilience and the Journey of Healing21:43 The Complexity of Life's Emotions24:26 Character Development and the Editing Process28:05 The Writing Process: Drafts and Discoveries29:24 New Ideas and Future Projects33:32 The Impact of Vulnerability in WritingLinks MentionedOrder your copy of Start at the End: https://www.amazon.com/Start-at-End-Emma-Grey/dp/1968506012/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

It is about what happens after the divorce papers are signed, when you are trying to build something new, when you are afraid to be vulnerable again, when you have been hurt, and you are wondering if you can trust someone with your whole heart.This is Part 3. In Episode 73, they covered institutional trust. In Episode 74, the parent-child relationship. Now they go to the most intimate place of all.In this raw, honest conversation, Dr. Marjorie & Dr. Michael tackle trust in intimate relationships, the kind that matter most and hurt the hardest. From the revelation that not meeting your partner's love language is a form of infidelity, to the impact of divorce on how we show up in future relationships, to the defense mechanisms we develop when trust has been shattered — this conversation covers the ground that matters.For anyone who has been hurt in love, who is scared to try again, who is wondering how to rebuild trust in a relationship after betrayal or divorce, this episode is for you. Because vulnerability in relationships is not a weakness. It is the only way through.Inside the Episode:Holes in the Boat. A hundred small violations of trust — the dishes, the chores, the unmet requests — will sink the ship just as surely as one cannonball. Micro-moments destroy trust more completely than any single dramatic betrayal. This is the framework that reframes everything about rebuilding relationships.Not Meeting Your Partner's Love Language Is Betrayal. "I have told you what my love language is. You continue not to honor it. And it is exhausting me." Infidelity does not always look like an affair. There are many ways to be disloyal.How to Rebuild Trust in a Relationship. Rebuilding trust after betrayal is brick by brick, through small, consistent actions that restore safety over time. Trust that has been tested and rebuilt through co-parenting after divorce is more durable than trust that has never been challenged.Who You Become When Trust Is Shattered. The defense mechanisms. The punishing behavior. The identity shift. This is the conversation about rebuilding trust after divorce and breakup that nobody wants to have, but everybody needs.Vulnerability in Relationships. You cannot microwave vulnerability. "I am more afraid of being somewhere I cannot trust than I am of being hurt." The case for staying open — and why the risk is worth it.Key Themes:• Micro-moments destroy trust more than major betrayals• Holes in the boat metaphor - small leaks accumulate• Love languages and not honoring partner's needs as infidelity• Foundation of marriage: friendship vs. romance• Can't prove counterfactuals - what-if scenarios are unknowable• Defense mechanisms in relationships after trauma• The BRAVING framework for building intimate trust• Vulnerability and the courage to be truly seen• Physical presence and being present (not on phone)

In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Jason Vickery, founder of the Jae Foundation, to discuss men's mental health, suicide prevention, and the lessons that emerged after losing one of his closest friends to suicide.Jason shares the story behind the foundation, how a pair of cowboy boots became a symbol of accountability and connection, and why meaningful conversations can literally save lives. They also discuss brotherhood, vulnerability, parenting, leadership, social media, and what men need most when they're struggling.This is a powerful conversation about hope, purpose, and the responsibility we all have to check in on the people around us.Follow Jason Vickrey and the Joe Foundation: IG

What if the mistakes you've been trying to avoid are actually the very path to your greatest growth and leadership?Steph explores the deep-rooted fear of failure that most of us carry and how that fear quietly shapes our culture, our teams, and our ability to lead. We start out as fearless learners as children, but somewhere along the way, the need for safety and belonging turns mistakes into something to avoid rather than embrace. This episode digs into why vulnerability and admitting mistakes are not signs of weakness but powerful leadership tools that build trust. Steph walks through how to shift your focus from preventing errors to learning from them, and why handling mistakes well is one of the most underrated skills of success and self-improvement.In this episode you'll discover:Fear of making mistakesThe importance of handling mistakes wellVulnerability in leadership and cultureThe natural progression from childhood to adulthood and its impact on fear of failureShifting focus from preventing mistakes to learning from themYour takeaways:The road to success is paved with mistakes well handled.We all benefit from those who model growth and vulnerabilityGreat leaders view mistakes as learning opportunities, not personal failures.Chapters00:00 Confronting the Fear of Mistakes07:27 Shifting Focus: From Mistakes to Learning11:56 The Role of Vulnerability in LeadershipResources mentioned:The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle

Sea turtles navigate thousands of miles using Earth's magnetic field — but wireless radiation disrupts this ancient system. New research reveals that loggerhead turtles use two separate magnetic sensing mechanisms, and radiofrequency fields can selectively interfere with one while leaving the other intact. This discovery has profound implications for understanding how wireless radiation affects biological systems that evolved over millions of years. In This Episode How sea turtles create magnetic maps of ocean locations Two distinct biological magnetoreception systems in one animal Why RF interference patterns matter for human health Featured Study Read the full study: Learned magnetic map cues and two mechanisms of magnetoreception in turtles See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

Listen to this week's sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Pastor Kenneth Dyches from Luke 19:11-27

Today on the program, a trip into the archive and a return to Episode 788, my conversation with Timothy Willis Sanders, author of the story collection Modern Massacres (Publishing Genius). Air date: August 31, 2022. Modern Massacres is Timothy Willis Sanders's third book and second collection of short stories. In the vein of Orange Juice (his first collection with PGP, from 2010), stories like “John Lennon,” “Officer Walter,” and “Glasses” examine contemporary life in a familiar, canny way. Humorous and full of keen observations, Sanders writes with care and respect for his characters, from the innocent kids to the flawed adults, all of whom are looking for connection and approval—or at least some kindness in a world that isn't always easy to live in. *** Today's episode is brought to you by Rula. Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rula.com/otherppl⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, etc. Get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Write a Novel,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the debut audio course from DeepDive. 50+ hours of never-before-heard insight, inspiration, and instruction from dozens of today's most celebrated contemporary authors. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brad's email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠proud affiliate partner of Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded live from the Oregon coast on the final day of MeCamp, this special two-part conversation between Jen and her partner Tyler Merritt is the perfect blend of hilarity, heart, and honesty. In Part 1, Jen and Tyler share stories from their MeCamp adventures — including a whale-watching excursion that got a little too close for comfort, and a near-death boat ride they'll never forget. They also reflect on the power of personal storytelling, how vulnerability has shown up in their lives and work, and why telling the truth (even when it's awkward) can be both healing and hilarious. Discussing the impact of Tyler's viral video "Before You Call the Cops" to Jen's reflections on her upcoming book "Awake," this conversation reveals the transformative potential of embracing vulnerability. Tune in to discover how opening up about our most personal stories can not only heal us but also inspire others to see themselves in our narratives. Tyler talks about the most awkward moment he's ever had because he opted to be vulnerable and honest instead of protecting his pride He and Jen discuss the hardest truths they've ever had to tell themselves And Tyler goes back into the annals to reveal his most embarrassing moment as a performer on stage Thought-provoking Quotes: “The spirit of MeCamp almost got us killed.”– Tyler Merritt “One of the hardest things that I had to deal with telling myself is that it's okay to forgive yourself and to move forward. You deserve things in life, although maybe you haven't been the best person at times.”– Tyler Merritt “I'm aware that it's not every day that most people see a six foot two black man with dreadlocks crying in real life. I have never regretted a single moment in my life of being transparent about how I feel emotionally with somebody. Vulnerability has never kicked back at me in a negative way.”– Tyler Merritt “I think vulnerability begets vulnerability. Because I was saying who I am and I was allowing myself to be open to the world, the world was willing to take that. What it did within the black community is it allowed a lot of other black people to begin making their own videos going, before you call the cops, I just want you to know this about me. So it opened up a door of vulnerability that really allowed that to kind of echo.”– Tyler Merritt Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Depoe Bay, Oregon – https://visittheoregoncoast.com/cities/depoe-bay/ Awake: A Memoir by Jen Hatmaker - https://amzn.to/40MYuXs Jen shares the first line from Awake – https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMrDdj4sCaQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=ZzdzZGdvM3h5Mmd6 This Changes Everything: A Surprisingly Funny Story About Race, Cancer, Faith, and Other Things We Don't Talk About by Tyler Merritt – https://amzn.to/4m135Oj Brené Brown – https://brenebrown.com/ Before You Call The Cops by The Tyler Merritt Project – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGu_xGBekpo I Take My Coffee Black: Reflections on Tupac, Musical Theater, Faith, and Being Black in America by Tyler Merritt – https://amzn.to/47by9Gf Luna Sea Fish House in Yachats, Oregon – https://www.lunaseafishhouse.com/ Buy My Own Drinks by Runaway June – https://open.spotify.com/track/40p6WybX0YvcLdMlLja3oL A Door Made for Me by Tyler Merritt – https://amzn.to/4mv4jBd A Long December by Counting Crows - https://open.spotify.com/track/1tjKIXd7DYNklhVSgBxREi Guest's Links: Website - https://thetylermerrittproject.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetylermerrittproject/ Twitter - https://x.com/ttmproject Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thetylermerrittproject Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPB48_JfK-VMnYQPTYyMX5Q Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Men put a mask to hide what appears to be weak to the world.”-Jason Wilson  On this powerful episode of The Pivot Podcast, the guys sit down with bestselling author, martial arts master, mentor, and transformational leader Jason Wilson for a raw and inspiring conversation about manhood, healing, and emotional strength. Known for his groundbreaking work helping boys and men navigate trauma, masculinity, and mental health, Jason opens up about the life experiences that shaped his mission and the impact of his Detroit-based youth development program. From the discipline of martial arts to the vulnerability required for true healing, Jason shares how he's helping redefine what strength looks like for men today. The conversation dives into his bestselling books, his mentorship philosophy, the emotional struggles many men silently carry, and why healing—not hiding—is the path to becoming whole. With honesty, wisdom, and hard-earned perspective, Jason challenges outdated ideas of masculinity and offers a blueprint for resilience, accountability, and emotional freedom. This one hits deep and truly instrumental on many levels, especially with family values—this is a conversation every man, parent, coach, and leader needs to hear. Pivot Family...comment, like, hit the subscribe button, we enjoy hearing and learning from you- the good and the bad, we want to know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CPreview for Later Today: Henry Sokolski analyzes missile strikes targeting nuclear facilities in the Middle Eastinvolving Iran, its proxies, and the UAE. He argues these attacks emphasize the vulnerability of expensive nuclear energy compared to cheaper solar alternatives.1521

How much should we really trust the systems and people we rely on every day? This week, we're looking at how trust itself can open the door to risk – whether it's attackers using AI to speed up finding software flaws, insider threats turning frustration into vulnerability, or the limits of encryption we thought was unbreakable. As healthcare organizations try to keep up, these aren't just tech problems – they're operational headaches and policy questions that hit close to home. And yes, the pace of change is only picking up. More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/562

What happens when anxiety, self-doubt, and fear of being seen become the very things that push you toward your voice? In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with singer-songwriter True Istina for a powerful conversation about music, vulnerability, creativity, and learning to trust yourself before the world gives you permission. True began singing and writing music at a young age, but songwriting became something deeper during one of the hardest seasons of her life. When anxiety made it difficult to get out of bed, music became her journal, her outlet, and eventually, a way to connect with people who needed hope. This conversation explores what it means to express yourself honestly, release perfectionism, handle criticism, and stop waiting for the “right time” to share your gifts. True's story is a reminder that your voice matters—even before you feel fully ready to use it. Chapters 00:00 Finding Your Voice 01:14 Podcast Welcome Intro 01:43 True Joins the Show 03:07 Early Music Roots 04:47 California Breakthrough 06:37 Songwriting as Survival 11:46 Sharing Hope Through Music 14:36 Sponsor Break 15:18 Vulnerability and Perfectionism 18:59 Choosing Your Own Path 21:58 Own Enemy and Impact 25:58 Sound and Creative Process 30:08 How Many Songs Written 32:11 Shyness And Sharing Gifts 33:13 Merging Two Selves 34:52 Handling Criticism And Haters 38:43 Stop Waiting Trust Yourself 44:05 No Right Time For Art 46:58 Five Year Vision And Touring 49:10 Dreaming Up A Music Label 51:54 Artists That Shaped Her Sound 54:04 Croatia Travel And Culture 57:21 Where To Find Her Online 58:04 Meaning Behind True Istina 59:18 Final Thanks And Sendoff About True Istina True Istina is an American singer-songwriter and pop/alternative artist known for emotionally honest, empowering music rooted in confidence, self-expression, and personal growth. Through songs like "For Fun," "Walkin the Line," and "The Word Is," True creates music that meets listeners where they are and reminds them they are not alone. Her stage name, Istina, means "truth" in Croatian—a tribute to her Croatian roots and to the family members who supported her music from the beginning. Connect with True Istina Website:https://trueistina.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/trueistina.official TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@trueistina.official YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCesQBkGSeH1eZu4-ady8NGA Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gH5z7r1xXh7N1xqY0y6lL Connect with Starter Girlz https://startergirlz.com Take the 2-Minute Success Block Quiz to discover what may be holding you back. Want to Be a Guest on Starter Girlz Podcast https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

Yung Miami joins Cam Newton on Funky Friday for a real conversation about growth, motherhood, money, love, and what it means to keep it funky in this new chapter of her life. She opens up about being in her 30s, changing priorities, investing in her future, and doing it all for her kids. Cam and Yung Miami also get into relationships, co-parenting, boundaries, loyalty, marriage, and the difference between commitment and security. From Miami roots to business moves, this episode brings honesty, humor, and the kind of raw conversation only Funky Friday can deliver. 00:00- Cam's Macy's Style Closet Tour 00:33- Polo Layers, Fragrance & Fashion Rules 05:20- Yung Miami Joins Funky Friday 08:32- Success, Money & Growing Into A New Chapter 18:45- Miami Roots, Survival Mode & Motherhood 42:17- Who Really Makes The First Move? 44:01- The Monogamy Conversation Gets Real 47:01- Boundaries, Disrespect & Relationship Rules 59:19- Marriage vs Commitment: What Really Matters? 01:14:05 -Yung Miami Talks New Music & Finding Her Sound 01:23:20 - Pushing Through Doubt & Staying Focused 01:25:32- The Caresha Please Podcast Approach 01:29:03- Love Standards, Intimacy & Knowing Your Worth 01:46:08- Ownership, Business Moves & Building Legacy 01:52:50- Hot Topics, Vulnerability & Final Reflections Shop Today: www.macys.com Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code FUNKYFRIDAY for 20% off.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, Angela Nicholson speaks with interdisciplinary artist and photographer Sujata Setia about storytelling, trauma, healing and the role photography can play in creating connection.Sujata's work explores social justice, gender-based violence, identity and lived experience. Originally from India, she moved to the UK in 2009 and began her photographic journey while navigating new motherhood and an uncertain future. What started as photographing her daughter soon became a way to process emotion, communicate and rebuild connection.Angela and Sujata discuss how photography became a bridge between mother and child, before exploring the evolution of Sujata's practice from family portraiture into deeply personal and socially engaged work. Sujata shares the emotional journey behind her award-winning project A Thousand Cuts, which won the Creative category at the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards.The conversation explores the responsibility of photographing sensitive subjects, the importance of working ethically with survivors and how visual beauty can encourage audiences to engage with difficult themes. Sujata also talks honestly about imposter syndrome, financial realities in the arts and the courage required to keep sharing meaningful work.Throughout the episode, Angela and Sujata reflect on vulnerability, storytelling and the belief that photography can help create understanding and change.This is an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation about using creativity to confront silence, process pain and connect with others through art.TakeawaysPhotography can become a powerful tool for communication when words feel difficult.Personal experiences often shape the most meaningful creative work.Vulnerability and honesty can help build trust with subjects.Difficult stories deserve thoughtful, ethical and respectful representation.Creative careers often evolve in unexpected directions over time.Persistence and courage matter more than waiting to feel confident.Connect with SujataWebsiteInstagramLinkedInSupport the show

Today, we sat down with Snehal Attani from Horizon3.ai to discuss the impact of large language models (LLMs) like Mythos on federal cybersecurity. He makes a range of startling statements. First, he admits that AI tools like Mythos can find bugs in code. In fact, he claims that the effort to find it may drop to zero. He also warns of the potential for AI-generated exploits to overwhelm security operations centers. Attani predicts a surge in vulnerabilities, what some call a Vulnpocalypse, and stresses the importance of prioritizing remediation and building muscle memory for incident response. However, that does not mean the effort to exploit the vulnerability is also zero. Knowing vulnerability does not guarantee a successful attack. Second, this new information can overwhelm a system administrator. His call to prioritization can yield effectiveness. He makes statements like, "The hardest part of the job is deciding what not to fix." Finally, in a twist on the cybersecurity business, Attani admits that the attacker will get in. The best perspective is to see yourself as in the business of blast radius management. Attani advocates focusing on core cybersecurity fundamentals and cautions against chasing headlines to avoid organizational distraction. Connect to John Gilroy on LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gilroy/

Host Teresa Huizar interviews Dr. Amy Farrell of Northeastern University about a multi-institution study on the physical and mental health needs of commercially sexually exploited youth and their interactions with healthcare systems. The research used a national survey recruited through service agencies and Instagram screening, plus qualitative interviews with adults exploited as minors, examining health before, during, and after exploitation. Findings show exploited youth report significantly higher health concerns than comparable high-risk youth, including higher STI rates, chronic pain, asthma, high blood pressure, and severe depression, anxiety, PTSD, and dissociation; health problems often persist throughout their lives.Time Stamps Time Topic 00:00 Episode Setup 01:23 Meet Dr. Amy Farrell 01:43 Why This Study 04:51 Research Questions 06:14 Recruiting The Sample 09:57 Overall Health Findings 13:05 Physical Health Surprises 15:37 Mental Health Impacts 20:27 ACEs and Vulnerability 23:27 Healthcare Access Touchpoints 27:48 Stigma and Broken Trust 32:21 Provider Recommendations 43:11 Future Research44:58 Closing and Resources ResourcesUnderstanding the Physical and Psychological Health and Wellness Needs of Minor Sex Trafficking VictimsSupport the showDid you like this episode? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

In this 16-minute podcast, I unpack the growing loneliness epidemic and explore why so many people feel emotionally disconnected despite being more digitally connected than ever before.We dive into the 2023 U.S. Surgeon General's report on loneliness, the science behind connection and co-regulation, attachment theory, vulnerability, and the nervous system's need for emotional safety and belonging.I also explore the difference between fitting in versus true belonging, the loss of community and “third spaces” in modern life, and why many people today are surrounded by others yet still feel deeply alone.I share insights from Blue Zones research and how some of the world's longest-living communities prioritize relationships, rituals, purpose, and interdependence as part of daily life, reminding us that connection is not just emotional, but biological.This episode is both compassionate and practical, offering gentle reminders and actionable ways to begin cultivating deeper, more authentic connection in a world that often encourages hyper-independence and emotional masking.If you've been feeling disconnected, unseen, or emotionally isolated lately, this conversation is a reminder that you are not broken and that healing often happens in safe relationships and community.♾ In a fast-paced world like the one we live in, time is one of our most important assets. For a few minutes every episode, I, Tannaz Hosseinpour, will be discussing topics that aim to enhance the quality of your life, by helping you feel empowered to take inspired action on your personal growth journey.Connect with me for daily insights:InstagramFacebookTikTokMore resources available on www.minutesongrowth.comThis podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

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Welcome back to part two of my chat with Moira Kucaba! Moira Kucaba is host of The High Vibe Life Podcast, mindset mentor, international speaker, bestselling author, and founder of The High Vibe Life Co. and co-founder of The Energy Institute. In this episode, we go deeper into the heart of entrepreneurship, visibility, and personal growth, exploring how vulnerability, connection, and resilience can transform both your business and your life. From the power of showing up online authentically to building trust through meaningful connection, we also get into  how our rock bottom moments have fueled the work and purpose we're living today.Tune in for more on: • Why real connection through things like voice messages, DMs, and engagement, is the secret to trust and conversion online • How to leverage social media as a platform for service, not just sales, to build long-term relationships • The mindset shift from scarcity to abundance, and how planting seeds consistently can change your business trajectory • How to train your brain to focus on wins daily, even when life feels challenging • Why embracing your rock bottom moments builds resilience, purpose, and fuels your highest potential

Jonathan Schanzer evaluates the rumored Iran memorandum of understanding, warning it may signal American vulnerability to regional adversaries. He notes that while Iran's defense base is weakened, its control over energy remains potent. (3)1919 VERSAILLES

Mozilla found 271 unknown Firefox vulnerabilities in days using AI—bugs that millions of automated test runs had missed for years. Steve Gibson argues this isn't a crisis. It's the industry finally paying down decades of security debt, and for the first time, defenders may have the advantage. Cisco meets Mythos Can the aging CVE system survive AI Patch deployment latency in the AI age MSFT's official YellowKey BitLocker bypass mitigation Ubiquiti patches 5 serious vulnerabilities Drupal attacked by a PostgreSQL injection Microsoft terminates SMS as a second factor GitHub hacked - all of its source code exfiltrated Russia is using very old Western software Why to get a no-charge AI chatbot account New Sci-Fi on Netflix What we learn from Mozilla's use of Mythos Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1080-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: guardsquare.com doppel.com cyberhoot.com/securitynow trustedtech.team/securitynow365 XBOW.com

Vinny Brusco, founder of Agora Social Club, says the modern-day man is “lost” due to conforming to social norms and losing self-knowledge, and argues men need communities where they can be vulnerable, have meaningful conversations, and pursue health and wellness. He defines a healthier masculinity as controlled, stoic, and self-aware, contrasting it with negative cultural stereotypes and “bad actors” who exploit the term. The conversation covers fatherhood as a mirror for personal growth, routines like bedtime talks and prayer, and the pursuit of inner peace amid hustle culture. Vinny shares a major recommitment to Christian faith on December 5, 2025, describing “micro miracles,” surrender, and struggles with authority and belief. They also discuss sobriety, evolving prayer practices, and Vinny's crowdfunding efforts for Agora. TIME STAMPS:01:30 The Modern Man is Lost 04:47 Agora Club Mission 09:10 Vulnerability as Strength 16:30 Fatherhood and Love 25:50 Faith Commitment Journey 32:40 Protein Bar Break 36:16 Seeing Jesus In Utah 40:00 Faith In Modern Men 53:30 Commitment to Faith 59:40 Creating Space For Men 

Mozilla found 271 unknown Firefox vulnerabilities in days using AI—bugs that millions of automated test runs had missed for years. Steve Gibson argues this isn't a crisis. It's the industry finally paying down decades of security debt, and for the first time, defenders may have the advantage. Cisco meets Mythos Can the aging CVE system survive AI Patch deployment latency in the AI age MSFT's official YellowKey BitLocker bypass mitigation Ubiquiti patches 5 serious vulnerabilities Drupal attacked by a PostgreSQL injection Microsoft terminates SMS as a second factor GitHub hacked - all of its source code exfiltrated Russia is using very old Western software Why to get a no-charge AI chatbot account New Sci-Fi on Netflix What we learn from Mozilla's use of Mythos Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1080-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: guardsquare.com doppel.com cyberhoot.com/securitynow trustedtech.team/securitynow365 XBOW.com

Mozilla found 271 unknown Firefox vulnerabilities in days using AI—bugs that millions of automated test runs had missed for years. Steve Gibson argues this isn't a crisis. It's the industry finally paying down decades of security debt, and for the first time, defenders may have the advantage. Cisco meets Mythos Can the aging CVE system survive AI Patch deployment latency in the AI age MSFT's official YellowKey BitLocker bypass mitigation Ubiquiti patches 5 serious vulnerabilities Drupal attacked by a PostgreSQL injection Microsoft terminates SMS as a second factor GitHub hacked - all of its source code exfiltrated Russia is using very old Western software Why to get a no-charge AI chatbot account New Sci-Fi on Netflix What we learn from Mozilla's use of Mythos Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1080-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: guardsquare.com doppel.com cyberhoot.com/securitynow trustedtech.team/securitynow365 XBOW.com

Mozilla found 271 unknown Firefox vulnerabilities in days using AI—bugs that millions of automated test runs had missed for years. Steve Gibson argues this isn't a crisis. It's the industry finally paying down decades of security debt, and for the first time, defenders may have the advantage. Cisco meets Mythos Can the aging CVE system survive AI Patch deployment latency in the AI age MSFT's official YellowKey BitLocker bypass mitigation Ubiquiti patches 5 serious vulnerabilities Drupal attacked by a PostgreSQL injection Microsoft terminates SMS as a second factor GitHub hacked - all of its source code exfiltrated Russia is using very old Western software Why to get a no-charge AI chatbot account New Sci-Fi on Netflix What we learn from Mozilla's use of Mythos Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1080-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: guardsquare.com doppel.com cyberhoot.com/securitynow trustedtech.team/securitynow365 XBOW.com

Mozilla found 271 unknown Firefox vulnerabilities in days using AI—bugs that millions of automated test runs had missed for years. Steve Gibson argues this isn't a crisis. It's the industry finally paying down decades of security debt, and for the first time, defenders may have the advantage. Cisco meets Mythos Can the aging CVE system survive AI Patch deployment latency in the AI age MSFT's official YellowKey BitLocker bypass mitigation Ubiquiti patches 5 serious vulnerabilities Drupal attacked by a PostgreSQL injection Microsoft terminates SMS as a second factor GitHub hacked - all of its source code exfiltrated Russia is using very old Western software Why to get a no-charge AI chatbot account New Sci-Fi on Netflix What we learn from Mozilla's use of Mythos Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1080-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: guardsquare.com doppel.com cyberhoot.com/securitynow trustedtech.team/securitynow365 XBOW.com

Dr. Jacquelyn Schneider joins us to discuss her article, "Cyber Operations and Nuclear Stability: Networked Instability." Moving beyond Hollywood analogies and pop-culture fears, Schneider argues that common understandings of how cyber operations impact nuclear stability are often misguided. Throughout the conversation, she unpacks three specific pathways to escalation—deliberate, inadvertent, and accidental—and applies percolation theory to explain how the structure of nuclear networks dictates their vulnerability. Schneider explores the critical trade-offs between centralization, efficiency, and resilience, warning that as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) networks become more entangled with artificial intelligence, the risks of data manipulation increase. Hosts: Sheena Chestnut Greitens and Ryan Vest Producer: Jordan Morning

Send us Fan MailThat title too much for you spacemen? Well, don't worry--we're just as nonsensical in this episode as we are in every episode, with just a touch of meaningful thoughts. Listen in and be more vulnerable. Keywordsmen's emotional health, vulnerability, emotional hiding, mental health, communication, relationships, self-awareness, coping mechanisms Key TopicsWhy men hide their feelingsPatterns of emotional hiding in menPractical strategies to stop hiding and foster vulnerability sound bites"Trust and safety are key to opening up.""Expressing feelings reduces the need to hide.""Practice makes vulnerability easier."Chapters00:00 Understanding Men's Hiding Behaviors05:41 The Spectrum of Hiding and Coping Mechanisms11:24 Understanding Emotional Hiding14:25 The Complexity of Asking for Help18:31 Patterns of Hiding and Coping Mechanisms22:16 The Importance of Emotional Expression29:18 Reframing Reactions and Building Confidence35:15 Steps to Overcome Hiding and Embrace Vulnerability44:49 IntroSHORT.mp4 resourcesTerry Real's Work on Emotional Connection - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Terry+RealThe Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Brene+Brown+The+Power+of+VulnerabilityEmotion Processing Techniques - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-moment-youth/201911/how-process-emotions-effectivelyMen's Emotional Health Resources - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/men-and-mental-healthEffective Communication Strategies for Men - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/men-and-emotions/202001/men-need-know-how-ask-for-helpSpread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Mozilla found 271 unknown Firefox vulnerabilities in days using AI—bugs that millions of automated test runs had missed for years. Steve Gibson argues this isn't a crisis. It's the industry finally paying down decades of security debt, and for the first time, defenders may have the advantage. Cisco meets Mythos Can the aging CVE system survive AI Patch deployment latency in the AI age MSFT's official YellowKey BitLocker bypass mitigation Ubiquiti patches 5 serious vulnerabilities Drupal attacked by a PostgreSQL injection Microsoft terminates SMS as a second factor GitHub hacked - all of its source code exfiltrated Russia is using very old Western software Why to get a no-charge AI chatbot account New Sci-Fi on Netflix What we learn from Mozilla's use of Mythos Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1080-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: guardsquare.com doppel.com cyberhoot.com/securitynow trustedtech.team/securitynow365 XBOW.com

On today's episode, we have Aaron (he/they) join us for a conversation about the sexual tension between safety and risk. Together we talk about following your erotic compass, the existential obstacle of isolation, and cumming to our life intentions.

Hosts Brad Causey and Spencer Alessi break down the 2026 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, focusing on the findings that actually matter for IT and security teams.The biggest surprise: vulnerability exploitation has overtaken stolen credentials as the top initial access vector, accounting for 31% of attacks, while credential abuse dropped to just 13%. This completely flips the script on years of "identity is the new perimeter" thinking.Topics covered include:Vulnerability explosion and remediation crisis: Why there are too many vulnerabilities and not enough time for patching, with only 26% of CISA KEV vulnerabilities fully remediated (down from 38%)The patching time paradox: Median remediation time increased from 32 days to 43 days despite organizations initially getting faster at patching from 2022-2024Web application sprawl: How the push to cloud and SaaS has created massive attack surfaces organizations don't own and can't patchThe top 4 initial access vectors: Vulnerability exploitation, phishing, credential abuse, and pretextingRansomware economics shifting: 48% of breaches involved ransomware, but 69% of victims didn't pay and median payments dropped to $139,875Mobile phishing success: Mobile-centric phishing had 40% higher success rates than email phishing as users get better at spotting email threatsSocial engineering evolution: The human element appeared in 62% of breaches, with pretexting requiring different countermeasures than traditional phishingShadow AI explosion: 45% of employees are regular AI users on corporate devices (up from 15%), with 67% using non-corporate accountsAI data exfiltration: Shadow AI is now the third most common non-malicious insider risk, with source code being the top data type leakedMCP and IDE extension risks: Real-world examples including PocketOS having their entire production database deleted by Claude connected to a railway CLI MCPBrad and Spencer emphasize that while the threat landscape is shifting dramatically, the fundamentals still matter. Organizations need to get comfortable with not being able to patch everything and focus on what matters most.Blog: https://offsec.blog/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyberthreatpovTwitter: https://x.com/cyberthreatpovFollow Spencer on social ⬇Spencer's Links: https://spenceralessi.comWork with Us: https://securit360.com | Find vulnerabilities that matter, learn about how we do internal pentesting here.

My guest today is Darren Farber, and this is his second appearance on the show. Darren is a Managing Partner of Albion River, a defense-focused investment firm and he previously served as a special advisor to the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense. We recorded this conversation in the middle of the Iranian contingency, and we spent most of our time on what winning actually means in a theater like Iran. We discuss why magazine depth matters for the American industrial base, lessons from Ukraine, and what the rise of neo-prime defense companies will require from Congress. Please enjoy my second conversation with Darren Farber. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ----- Become a Colossus member to get our quarterly print magazine and private audio experience, including exclusive profiles and early access to select episodes. Subscribe at ⁠colossus.com/subscribe⁠. ----- ⁠Ramp's⁠ mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ramp.com/invest⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- Trusted by thousands of businesses, ⁠Vanta⁠ continuously monitors your security posture and streamlines audits so you can win enterprise deals and build customer trust without the traditional overhead. Invest Like the Best listeners get a special offer of $1,000 off Vanta when you go to ⁠vanta.com/invest⁠.  ----- WorkOS⁠ is the infrastructure B2B and AI-native companies use to sell to enterprise. It covers everything enterprise security requires: SSO, SCIM, RBAC, Audit Logs, AI governance, and more. Trusted by 2,000+ fast-growing companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Cursor, and Vercel. ----- Rogo is the AI platform for finance. They're building agents for Wall Street that are trained to understand how bankers and investors actually do work: from diligence and modeling, to turning analysis into deliverables. To learn more, visit rogo.ai/invest. ----- ⁠Ridgeline⁠ has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ridgelineapps.com⁠. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Timestamps: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like The Best (00:02:29) Darren Farber Intro (00:02:59) Defining What Winning Looks Like in Iran (00:12:16) The Strait of Hormuz (00:13:27) Eisenhower vs. Taylor: Two Military Doctrines Explained (00:17:12) US Military Readiness vs. the Pentagon Era (00:20:05) America's Magazine Depth (00:21:36) China's Vulnerability (00:25:28) Trading Freedom for Security (00:27:31) Today's Industrial Base (00:29:30) Lessons from the Ukraine War (00:31:11) Impact of Iran Conflict on Taiwan Risk (00:33:02) What Neo-Prime Defense Companies Need to Succeed (00:39:53) Can We Win Without Full Regime Change in Iran? (00:45:46) AI's Impact on Modern Warfare

We all have gaps in our leadership skills and capabilities that can be tough to spot on our own. But once seen, we cannot unsee these gaps, and we know we must take responsibility for our own growth and development. In this episode, I'm digging into Brené Brown's framework of Armored Leadership versus Daring Leadership from her book Strong Ground, with the hope that you will be able to spot some of your gaps in your leadership habits. I break down the 11 aspects of armored leadership, those self-protective behaviors that feel like safety but actually keep us stuck, and explore what shifts when you choose daring leadership instead: vulnerability, authenticity, and real growth.  We talk about what drives armored leadership in the first place, from scarcity mindset and social conditioning to past trauma, and how those patterns show up in organizational culture without us even realizing it. Then we flip the lens to daring leadership, where leading proactively and strategically rather than reactively becomes possible. We talk about values in leadership, the role of failure, and how building a belonging culture starts with the willingness to be vulnerable as a leader. This is leadership development that meets you where you actually are, for better or worse. This is an invitation to take an honest look at where armor and your need for self-protection are costing you. As I share in the episode, leadership is an act of service, and daring leadership asks you to show up fully, armor down, and lead from a place ot humility, curiosity, and authenticity.  Links Mentioned: Hire Sara to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with Sara: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it cost an artist to tell the truth? Singer-songwriter Zan Fiskum has built her entire creative life around finding out. In this episode, host Stephen Roach sits down with Zan to explore how her most personal songs, about a toxic creative relationship, a fractured friendship, and a complicated bond with her mother, became anthems for strangers carrying the same quiet weight.This is a conversation about the craft behind vulnerability: how to write specifically enough to be honest, and broadly enough to let the listener find themselves inside your story. If you've ever wondered whether your most painful experiences are worth putting into a song, this episode answers that question with a resounding yes.Key TakeawaysThe particular is the universal. Writing from your most specific, personal experience doesn't isolate your audience; it invites them in. The goal is to leave enough space in the lyric for listeners to find their own story.Vulnerability on stage is a form of service. Sharing something raw and real can give your audience permission to feel things they didn't think they were allowed to feel, and sometimes, to take action they've been avoiding for years.Faith doesn't require religious language. Drawing on C.S. Lewis, Zan articulates a conviction shared by many artists of faith: we don't need more Christian people making Christian art. We need Christians making art, beautiful, honest, human art.Your constraints can become your creative fuel. Whether it's a commission, a theme, or a question crowdsourced from strangers on the internet, working within limits can push you toward material you'd never find on your own.Resources MentionedZan Fiskum's album — Forbidden Art (available on all major streaming platforms) Makers and Mystics — "The Gift of the Elders" episode — A previous episode featuring Petrobas from New Zealand on how indigenous cultures honor their eldersZan's social media:Instagram: @zanfiskumSend us Fan MailSupport the showJOIN US FOR BOOK CLUB! Every Tuesday at 8 pm EST in June 2026, we will be reading James's book online in our Patreon community! We'd love to have you with us. Visit patreon.com/makersandmystics to RSVP. Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1Give a one-time donation https://buy.stripe.com/9AQeYj7431fD12waEOJoin the Makers & Mystics Creative Collective https://www.patreon.com/c/makersandmystics

In this chapter, Reggie realizes that healing is more than therapy, it's learning how to stop hiding. From finding liberation in his voice to walking away from comedy class and into raw honesty on social media, this chapter captures the breakthrough that changed everything. Aha Moment is about self-acceptance, truth-telling, scars, vulnerability, and the freedom that comes when you finally stop shrinking yourself for the comfort of others. Book TitleMUFUCKABook ChapterChapter Sixteen:  Aha MomentAudibleMUFUCKA on AudibleAmazonMUFUCKA on AmazonSupport the show

Jeff Dudan's free digital copy of his book What does it take to turn business chaos into a repeatable formula for success? In this episode, Jeff Dudan sits down with Troy Hazard - global keynote speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, TV host, and former Global President of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) - for a wide-ranging conversation on peer networks, business acquisitions, and the mindset shifts that separate good entrepreneurs from great ones. Troy shares the hilarious story of how three bottles of wine at a lunch in Brisbane launched a 15-year journey that took him to the top of EO's global leadership. He breaks down why he deliberately looks for 'unsexy' businesses most investors ignore, why he makes himself redundant as fast as possible after acquiring a company, and why leaving money on the table for the buyer is actually the strategy that creates premium exits. You'll also hear a powerful framework for evaluating distressed businesses - one that starts not with spreadsheets, but with candid conversations over coffee. Plus, Troy and Jeff explore the transformative power of EO, YPO, Vistage, and peer mastermind groups for entrepreneurs who didn't follow the traditional MBA path. Key topics covered: • How EO and YPO create life-changing peer networks for entrepreneurs • Why the best advice comes from people with nothing to gain from you • The 'unsexy business' acquisition strategy that creates outsized returns • How to evaluate a distressed business when the P&L tells you nothing • Why making yourself redundant is the fastest path to a profitable exit • The psychology of selling a business at a premium price • Vulnerability as a leadership superpower • Why confidentiality inside peer groups unlocks radical honesty  Guest: TROY HAZARD Guest YouTube: https://vimeo.com/troyhazard  Guest Business YouTube: Guest Website: https://troyhazard.com/  Guest Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troyhazard/  #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth #TroyHazard #JeffDudan #EO #YPO #businessacquisition #peerlearning #leadershipmindset Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this conversation, Tim opens up about the wound that shaped his early life, the silence that followed, and what the long road toward healing has actually required. We get into what secrets do to the body, the difference between vertical confession and horizontal healing, why accountability that feels like parole isn't really accountability, what grief work demands and what gets stuck when we skip it, and what it looks like to stop letting a younger, wounded version of yourself run the show.Tim Ross, bestselling author and host of the popular podcasts The Basement and Wide Open, was born in Inglewood, California, and went to college to study administration of justice to become a law enforcement officer. But God had other plans and Tim gave his life to Jesus Christ on January 14, 1996, and he started preaching on February 25, 1996. He's been walking with Jesus ever since. In June of 1997, he moved to Dallas, and in the time he's spent in the great state of Texas, Tim served in several ministry capacities, including youth evangelist, young adult pastor, director of student ministries, associate campus pastor, executive pastor of Apostolic Ministries, and lead pastor. Tim now occupies his time as a podcaster, social media influencer, bestselling author, and preacher.Tim's Book:The Missing PeaceConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show

Send us Fan MailWatch the full episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/W5nDE46w47Y?si=FFsIaHD2A6C2GCORSupport the podcast ! ❤️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1981728/support  Follow the vibes on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/listalksvibes/?hl=enLis Talks Vibes TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@listalksvibesThreads: https://www.threads.net/@listalksvibes?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Pinterest: https://pin.it/3Z7wssI6V Subscribe to the Lis Talks Vibes CLIPS YouTube channel where I post short segments of the full podcast! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp-V4pnjcFfOzONkHgCR3sw Checkout my audio Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3TSyq7RWoplDc27T7MQZHc?si=943b284a0eff4d00Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lis-talks-vibes-podcast/id1623209652 All my main social media accounts:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listapiaaaa/?hl=en-TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@listapiaaa?_t=8e4Y9ZpHVH9&_r=1Support the show

In this episode of Together 4 Good, Pastor Nate talks with Julie Hutchinson about resilience, neuroscience, faith, and what it means to lead from the heart instead of reacting from stress. Julie shares how her own experience with burnout, anxiety, and surrender led her into work that helps leaders, executives, and organizations reconnect their minds, bodies, and spiritual lives.Together, they explore how scripture and science can speak to each other, why stress affects the way we show up in the world, and how practices of faith can help us become more grounded, compassionate, and whole.What You'll Learn:How stress shows up in the body and shapes our reactionsWhy “leading from the heart” is more than a nice ideaHow scripture connects with neuroscience and resilienceWhat Sabbath can mean in the middle of everyday stressWhy vulnerability, faith, and love matter in leadershipChapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Julie's background in resilience and neuroscience training 02:45 What happens in the body during stress 04:15 Sabbath, stress, and self-regulation 06:30 Julie's faith story and Christian connection 08:15 Scripture, science, and guarding the heart 10:30 Aligning the head and the heart 14:00 Reading scripture with the whole self 16:30 Heart mapping, mind mapping, and leadership 18:30 Showing up as the person God created you to be 21:30 Worship, spiritual practice, and everyday life 23:30 AI, authenticity, and what makes us human 27:30 Vulnerability, suffering, and connection 29:30 Leading from love in real life 31:30 Closing reflectionsIf this conversation helps you think differently about stress, leadership, faith, or what it means to show up with more love, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need it.Connect with Bethany:

What keeps us from being more social? Nick Epley calls it a “mind-reading mistake.”We all think about what others think, particularly what they think about us. The problem, says Nick Epley, is that we're almost always wrong.Epley is a professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of A Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness, Health, and Connection. What keeps people from engaging authentically, connecting deeply, and enjoying a meaningful social life? It comes down to an error of social cognition, “A mind-reading mistake,” Epley says. “If I don't think you want to talk to me, I won't try. And I'll never find out that I'm wrong about that.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Epley and host Matt Abrahams explore why we hold ourselves back from meaningful conversation, and what happens when we don't. From taking an interest in others to sharing more freely about ourselves, Epley shares strategies for being a little more social — and making your life considerably better as a result.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Nick EpleyNick's Book: A Little More SocialEp.133 From Good to Super: How Supercommunicators Unlock the Language of Connection Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:31) - Problems with Body Language (04:15) - Perspective Getting (07:14) - Asking Better Questions (08:41) - Moving Beyond Small Talk (10:13) - Why We Hold Back (11:33) - Advice For Introverts (15:17) - A Little More Social (18:34) - The Final Three Questions (24:45) - Conclusion

Is AI about to trigger a cybersecurity vulnerability explosion? In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, David Shipley examines what some researchers are calling the early signs of a "vulnerability apocalypse" as Anthropic's Claude-powered Project Glasswing identifies thousands of potential software flaws at machine speed. The episode breaks down the real numbers behind the hype: over 10,000 candidate vulnerabilities flagged, 1,726 confirmed high or critical findings, 97 patched issues, and the growing concern that AI-driven bug hunting could overwhelm already stretched security teams. One example: a critical WolfSSL certificate forgery vulnerability (CVE-2026-5194, CVSS 9.1). Also in this episode: Canadian authorities arrest Ottawa suspect Jacob Butler, also known as "Dort," allegedly linked to the Kim Wolf botnet operation blamed for nearly 30 terabits-per-second distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and more than 25,000 incidents. We also cover active exploitation of a Ghost CMS SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2026-26980), with attackers reportedly compromising hundreds of websites using ClickFix malware lures, including high-profile targets. And finally, an Iran-linked cyber espionage campaign dubbed "Screening Serpents" uses highly personalised fake recruitment approaches to target aerospace, defence, and telecom professionals with new remote access malware. If you work in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or IT leadership, this is one to watch. 00:00 Vunpocalypse Headlines 00:28 AI Finds Vulnerabilities 01:32 False Positives and Costs 02:39 WolfSSL Critical CVE 03:51 Patch Volume Pressure 04:28 Kim Wolf Botnet Arrest 05:13 Botnet Scale and Swatting 06:48 International Takedowns 07:41 Ghost CMS Mass Exploits 09:07 ClickFix Infection Chain 10:25 How to Remediate Ghost 10:39 Iran Spear Phishing Ops 12:51 Closing and Sign Off #Cybersecurity #CyberSecurityToday #AIsecurity #GhostCMS #DDoS #CyberEspionage #Anthropic #ClaudeAI #IranCyberThreat #InfoSec

Josh talks to Casey Ellis about why vulnerability disclosure is so hard, and also so important. Casey is one of the best in this space having been a Bugcrowd founder. There are few people with more experience and insight into how a security vulnerability should be handled, and why the explosion of AI is making all this much harder than it's ever been before. While finding vulnerabilities is easy, reporting them is still a lot of work. Casey is working on helping everyone better understand all this with his disclose.io project. The show notes and blog post for this episode can be found at https://opensourcesecurity.io/2026/2026-05-vulnerability-disclosure-casey-ellis/

This podcast has returned to modern slavery three times now. Lisa Kristine showed us its face through her photography. Bruce Ladebu described what it actually takes to pull children out. And Matthew Friedman, in Episode 76, gave us the architecture: thirty-five years working across Nepal, Bangladesh, Thailand, the UN, and eventually the Mekong Club. That first episode opened with the story of an 11-year-old Nepalese girl in a Mumbai brothel who ran across the room, wrapped herself around Matt, and begged him to save her. He couldn't, that day. He came back with police and she was gone. This second conversation picks up in a deglobalising world. The USAID cuts have gutted sixty years of global anti-trafficking infrastructure. The $400 million available to address modern slavery has been halved. HIV clinics, maternal health programs, girls' education initiatives are all gone. And as Matt makes clear, the line from those cuts to a new trafficking victim is not abstract. It runs through hospitals, through debt, through desperation.This episode also goes somewhere I'm afraid I didn't communicate that well, the points of cultural judgement and critique. There's a story of a sixteen-year-old Bangladeshi girl, rescued after two weeks in a brothel, who was turned away at her own front door by a father who loved her because the shame she carried would make her siblings unmarriageable. That story sits at the centre of the hardest question in this conversation: when the cultural machinery enabling trafficking runs this deep, what can the outside world actually do about it? It's a delicate subject, I regret not treating it as such. $238 billion modern slavery generates annually flows through the same offshore plumbing this podcast has covered with Oliver Bullough and John Christensen. Matt explains how banks are already tracking it and how the Mekong Club is working with Interpol, crypto companies, and social media platforms to find it and cut it off.It's a pleasure to welcome Matt Friedman back to the podcast. ResourcesWalk Free Foundation's Global Slavery Index - https://www.globalslaveryindex.org/U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report - https://www.state.gov/trafficking-in-persons-report/Makon Club - Anti-Human Trafficking Organization - https://makonclub.org/USAID Human Trafficking Programs - https://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/gender-equality-and-womens-empowerment/human-traffickingInterpol Human Trafficking Unit - https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Operations/Operation-ScorpionChapters00:00 The Impact of Deglobalization on Modern Slavery02:50 Statistics and Resources in the Fight Against Modern Slavery05:54 Consequences of USAID Cuts on Global Health and Safety08:38 Understanding Human Trafficking and Legal Responses11:40 Cultural Attitudes and Enforcement Challenges14:12 The Role of Vulnerability in Exploitation17:23 Identifying the Most Egregious Examples of Modern Slavery20:02 Cultural Change and the Role of Awareness23:22 Internal vs. External Approaches to Addressing Modern Slavery33:12 The Impact of Fiction on Awareness36:24 Taking Responsibility: Individual Actions Against Human Trafficking38:27 Creating Compelling Content: The Role of Film in Activism40:47 Cultural Sensitivity in Addressing Trafficking43:28 The Urgency of Addressing Human Trafficking50:08 Financial Institutions and Their Role in Combatting Trafficking57:47 The Power of Business in Addressing Human Trafficking59:52 Finding Hope: The Starfish Parable

This week on The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Royce ask a simple question with complicated answers:Who are the real ones anymore?The episode opens with global politics, internet culture, and identity all colliding at once. From conversations around political corruption and the optics of the Trump–China trip, to asking whether Drake is actually back, the hosts break down how performance, branding, and perception shape modern culture.Things quickly spiral into classic Sidebar territory with a hilarious but painfully real conversation about Black men on vacation attire, bigger men at the beach or pool, and why some people transform into yacht influencers the second they leave the country.The hosts also tackle a growing cultural frustration:Can we stop inviting everybody to the proverbial Black picnic?The conversation dives into “honorary Black people,” cultural boundaries, identity, and why some communities struggle to protect spaces without feeling guilty about it.Royce leads the second segment with one of the episode's deepest conversations:“Vulnerability today is harder than sex.”In a world driven by hookup culture, attraction often starts and ends with appearances. The hosts unpack emotional unavailability, surface-level dating, and the idea that some people are beautiful physically but impossible to truly connect with emotionally — like their personality is behind a paywall.Leise shifts the conversation into a broader social critique:Why do we victim-blame before we critique society itself?Using viral stories and public reactions, the discussion explores the “fast girl” narrative, public shame, and society's tendency to punish individuals while ignoring the systems that shape behavior in the first place.Royce then zooms out philosophically with a conversation about belief:“Adults call it belief because imagination is for kids.”From religion and manifestation to conspiracy theories and dating expectations, the hosts unpack how adults build entire identities around things they choose to believe — whether those beliefs are healthy, comforting, or dangerous.Leise closes the episode with a simple but powerful reminder:“It's OK to be Black.”The final segment reflects on identity, self-acceptance, cultural pride, and the pressure many Black people feel to constantly explain themselves, soften themselves, or make others comfortable.Funny, layered, chaotic, and honest — The Real Ones is about authenticity in a world built on performance.Political corruption & the Trump–China tripIs Drake back?Black men on vacation culture“Honorary Black people” discourseVulnerability Today Is Harder Than SexHookup culture & emotional disconnectAttraction vs emotional intimacyPaying to “download” personalityVictim-Blaming & SocietyThe “fast girl” narrativeViral outrage & public judgmentSystems vs individualsBelief vs RealityReligion, manifestation & conspiracy cultureWhy adults cling to belief systemsIt's OK to Be BlackIdentity & authenticityCultural pride & self-acceptance

How can we approach aging with more joy, empathy, and meaningful connection?We often talk about lifespan, or how long we live, but Kerry Burnight believes the more important question is how fully we live along the way.Burnight is a gerontologist, former professor of geriatric medicine, and author of Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half. Drawing from decades of experience working with older adults, she discusses why adopting a “growth aging mindset” can change the way we think about getting older, and why autonomy matters just as much as safety in conversations with aging loved ones. As she puts it, “it's not just the big moments, it's the little moments, too.”In this Quick Thinks episode of Think Fast Talk Smart, Burnight and host Matt Abrahams explore the role of listening, storytelling, and empathy in effective communication across generations. Through memorable examples and actionable advice, Burnight offers a compassionate framework for talking about — and thinking about — aging differently.Episode Reference Links:Dr. Kerry BurnightKerry's Book: JoyspanEp.176 From Stereotypes to Synergy: Communicating Across Generations Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:53) - Aging Mindsets (05:21) - Give of the Day (08:49) - Difficult Aging Conversations (19:21) - Explaining Complex Ideas (20:50) - Conclusion  ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.This episode is brought to you by Babbel. Think Fast Talk Smart listeners can get started on your language learning journey today- visit Babbel.com/Thinkfast and get up to 55% off your Babbel subscription.Join our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

Kevin Frazier explains the shift from "doomer" vs. "accelerationist" labels to more nuanced AI policy. He highlights the cybersecurity risks posed by advanced models like Mythos and the vulnerability of national infrastructure. (15/16)1980 IBM 370