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First Things First With Dominique DiPrima
Spencer Pratt's Dog Whistle Playbook + Why Violence in LA is Way Down with Ed Sanders

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 41:46 Transcription Available


Ed Sanders, president of ES Advisors, joins in an engaging discussion with Dominique Diprima on who we are voting for governor, the white supremacist rhetoric in the LA Mayor's race, the origin story of the safe streets we currently enjoy and what's up with Congresswoman Maxine Waters.http://www.sandersweb.net/ed/ https://www.instagram.com/ed.sanders/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ 

Matters Microbial
Matters Microbial #130: The Holobiont — Animals, Microbes, and Ecology

Matters Microbial

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 63:25


Matters Microbial #130: The Holobiont — Animals, Microbes, and Ecology May 19, 2026 Today Dr. Kevin Kohl, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss how he and his colleagues study the interplay between animals, their resident gut microbes, and the overarching concept of the holobiont. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Kevin Kohl Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode The One Health Microbiome Center at Pennsylvania State University. A very fine essay on the holobiont concept for non-microbiologists. A general introductory overview of the holobiont concept. The holobiont concept and the coral symbiosis.  A partial history of the development of the holobiont concept. Dr. Casadevall suggests that context and thus outcomes describes the term "pathogen," and a similar analysis applies to the holobiont. A very short description of the holobiont concept.  Another overview of the holobiont concept in general, coauthored by Dr. Kohl.  Some basic rules for thinking about the holobiont concept. A video introduction to the holobiont concept, by Dr. Seth Bordenstein. I highly recommend this essay by the science writer Carl Zimmer, "The Human Lake," to think of the connections between lake ecology and microbial interactions with humans. Another wonderful article recommended by Dr. Kohl, by Dr. Margaret McFall-Ngai and coauthors, detailing the impact microbes have on animals over evolution and development.  The wood rat – creosote – microbiome connection to the holobiont concept, discussed on this podcast (coauthored by Dr. Kohl). The fascinating work by Dr. Kohl and colleagues showing the relationship between tadpole development and pond microbes discussed in this podcast.  A must read article by Dr. Kohl and colleagues, "Through the microbial looking glass: our shifting understanding of the holobiont and microbes as mediators of organismal biology," illustrates the development and influence of the holobiont concept. Dr. Richard Prum's book, "Performance All the Way Down," was discussed during this podcast. There is also a video where Dr. Prum discusses the ideas in this book, describing gene regulation as a performance.  Dr. Kohl's faculty website. Dr. Kohl's (very interesting) research website. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

Shores of Ignorance
Ep 280: Turtles All the Way Down

Shores of Ignorance

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 87:45


Matt and Michael wrestle with one of the oldest questions in philosophy. Why does accepting objective meaning make life harder, not easier? They start with nihilism and why almost nobody can actually live it out. Michael plays devil's advocate for the social contract view of morality. Matt pushes back hard. If your worldview is just preferences, what do you do when Thanos shows up? The conversation spirals through C.S. Lewis, 1984, Sam Harris's wireless dog fence, and why telling the truth is just easier than lying. They land on the cross as the place where God measures himself by himself and absorbs the gap we cannot close. Cheers y'all

Immune
Matters Microbial #130: The Holobiont — Animals, Microbes, and Ecology

Immune

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 63:25


Matters Microbial #130: The Holobiont — Animals, Microbes, and Ecology May 19, 2026 Today Dr. Kevin Kohl, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss how he and his colleagues study the interplay between animals, their resident gut microbes, and the overarching concept of the holobiont. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Kevin Kohl Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode The One Health Microbiome Center at Pennsylvania State University. A very fine essay on the holobiont concept for non-microbiologists. A general introductory overview of the holobiont concept. The holobiont concept and the coral symbiosis.  A partial history of the development of the holobiont concept. Dr. Casadevall suggests that context and thus outcomes describes the term "pathogen," and a similar analysis applies to the holobiont. A very short description of the holobiont concept.  Another overview of the holobiont concept in general, coauthored by Dr. Kohl.  Some basic rules for thinking about the holobiont concept. A video introduction to the holobiont concept, by Dr. Seth Bordenstein. I highly recommend this essay by the science writer Carl Zimmer, "The Human Lake," to think of the connections between lake ecology and microbial interactions with humans. Another wonderful article recommended by Dr. Kohl, by Dr. Margaret McFall-Ngai and coauthors, detailing the impact microbes have on animals over evolution and development.  The wood rat – creosote – microbiome connection to the holobiont concept, discussed on this podcast (coauthored by Dr. Kohl). The fascinating work by Dr. Kohl and colleagues showing the relationship between tadpole development and pond microbes discussed in this podcast.  A must read article by Dr. Kohl and colleagues, "Through the microbial looking glass: our shifting understanding of the holobiont and microbes as mediators of organismal biology," illustrates the development and influence of the holobiont concept. Dr. Richard Prum's book, "Performance All the Way Down," was discussed during this podcast. There is also a video where Dr. Prum discusses the ideas in this book, describing gene regulation as a performance.  Dr. Kohl's faculty website. Dr. Kohl's (very interesting) research website. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

The Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care Team
It's Readiness All the Way Down

The Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care Team

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 29:48


Why do some diabetes programs thrive while others never get off the ground? In this episode of Diabetes Care Conversations, Angela Forfia speaks with Dr. Linda Stanley about the Community Readiness Model and how organizations, teams, and communities move through stages of change. From “go slow, to go fast” to building sustainable programs beyond a single champion, this conversation offers practical insights for anyone working to advance diabetes prevention, care, and management. Listen to more episodes of Diabetes Care Conversations at https://www.adces.org/practice/the-huddle-podcast Learn more about ADCES and the many benefits of membership at adces.org/join. The Diabetes Care Conversations Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Opening Arguments
When Alito's Jurisprudence Is Kavanaughs All the Way Down

Opening Arguments

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 58:48


  OA1262 - How are a car accident in California, a tax fraud case in Nevada, and two bus accidents in New York and Pennsylvania all connected to the Dobbs abortion case? Find out on this week's accidental too-deep dive into state sovereignty. Jenessa read a bunch of extra cases just to be thorough, and accidentally uncovered Kavanaugh planting the seeds that would grow into the “egregiously wrong” “rule” for ignoring stare decisis. But also mostly we'll talk about the weird world of state sovereignty, Clarence Thomas being obnoxious and ahistorical while accusing everyone else of being ahistorical, and Sotomayor getting some peace for a change to write a pleasant little 9-0 decision about some non-partisan procedural legal nerdery that benefits injured plaintiffs. Nevada v. Hall, 440 U.S. 410 (1979) Franchise Tax Board of California v. Hyatt, 587 U.S. 230 (2019) Listen to oral arguments on Oyez: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2018/17-1299; Timestamp for Kavanaugh dropping the “egregiously wrong” bomb: 50:47 Ramos v. Louisiana, 590 U.S. 83 (2020), Kavanaugh concurrence Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, 597 U.S. 215 (2022) Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp., 607 U.S. ___ (2026) The “major questions doctrine” Kavanaugh inception timeline: U.S. Telecom Association v. F.C.C., 855 F.3d 381, 422-423 (D.C. Cir 2017), Kavanaugh dissent Repeal of the Clean Power Plan, 84 Fed. Reg. 32520, 32529 (proposed Jul. 8, 2019) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. pt. 60). West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, 597 U.S. 697 (2022) Additional sources: Episodes 1229 & 1230 for an in-depth explanation of immunities, including state and federal sovereign immunity: “The complicated web of immunities that makes accountability so difficult” Chisholm v. Georgia, 2 U.S. 419 (1793) U.S. Const. amend. XI Hans v. Louisiana, 134 U.S. 1 (1890) Ex parte Young, 209 U.S. 123 (1908) Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!  

Sovereign Way Christian Church
Luke 18 : 9-14 - The Way Down is the Way Up - Steven Fresquez

Sovereign Way Christian Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 58:20


Luke 18 : 9-14 - The Way Down is the Way Up - Steven Fresquez

Canary Cry News Talk
It's Great Deceptions all the way down! Canary Cry Clubhouse

Canary Cry News Talk

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 174:57


Smashing deceptions is what the Mind of Christ is for! Some might even call it Christ-Bunking...

The Mike Smyth Show
Bill's Beat: BC NDP way down in the opinion polls

The Mike Smyth Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 16:44


A new opinion poll shows the BC NDP is WAY down. This is despite the BC Conservatives not even having a leader yet! Some First Nations in the USA say they now want to have a say over BC land because of DRIPA. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim he is going to fight the province's attempt to build another overdose prevention site in the city. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Springs of Life Cedar Rapids

Posturing our lives with an emphasis on appeasing God through behaviors is heavy. But Jesus says His burden is easy and light.QUESTIONS FOR THE ROADDo you consider yourself a rule-follower or a rule-breaker? How does this affect the way you relate with God?What does it look like for you practically to live in relationship with God that views God's Grace as an unmerited gift, that you don't have to strive to earn?As a daily pursuit of a closer relationship with God, in what ways can you Draw Near to God?

Airdrie Baptist Church
Tracking the Way Down (Anger and Despair)

Airdrie Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 47:46


The sermon presents a theological journey from unbelief through discontentment, anxiety, anger, and despair, illustrating how each state arises from a failure to trust God's provision and sovereignty. Central to the message is the conviction that these emotional and spiritual struggles are not merely psychological but rooted in a deeper spiritual condition—unbelief—that distorts one's perception of God's faithfulness. Using the parable of the prodigal son, Pastor Friesen highlights the elder brother's anger and jealousy as manifestations of self-centeredness and unbelief, contrasting it with the Father's ready forgiveness and the necessity of internal transformation through faith. The sermon emphasizes that true freedom from despair comes not through worldly solutions or self-effort, but through repentance, surrender, and a renewed trust in God's sufficiency, as affirmed in Scripture's promise that He will never leave or forsake His people. Ultimately, the call is to abandon the downward spiral of self-reliance and instead fix one's hope entirely on Christ, who alone provides lasting peace, joy, and restoration.

First Baptist Church Sermons
5-3-26 The Way Down pt 2

First Baptist Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 39:19


Tracking the way down from unbelief to despair

Rideshare Rodeo Podcast
#571 | NYC Delivery Tips WAY Down, Doordasher Shoot Out, Waymo Gets Regulated

Rideshare Rodeo Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 92:59


Rideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 571) April 30th, 2026 Topics: NYC Delivery Tips Way Down Uber and Deliveroo/DoorDash U.K. accused of involvement in Human Trafficking Shootout at Walgreens involving DoorDasher WAYMO finally getting regulated and quickly Uber Problems mounting EVERYWHERE Rideshare Rodeo Brand & Podcast: https://linktr.ee/RideshareRodeo 

First Baptist Church Sermons
4-26-26 The Way Down

First Baptist Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 49:31


The downward progression from unbelief to despair

JUCK ON BUCKS: OHIO STATE FOOTBALL POD
Are the Buckeyes on the way down or still at their peak? CFB w/ Sam joins to discuss

JUCK ON BUCKS: OHIO STATE FOOTBALL POD

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 56:25


Ohio State, Michigan and Indiana coming out of Spring. 24 team playoff is coming Buckeyes 2025 or 2026? Kyle Whittinham and Bryce Underwood 

Morning Somewhere
2026.04.21: Turtles All The Way Down

Morning Somewhere

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 28:12


Burnie and Ashley discuss unitless scales, weird animals, Bowser poll results, push to talk, wifi landlines, Tim Cook resignation, fluorescent iMacs, VW Beetles, our cute era, sticky nicknames, replaceable batteries, and contradictory CEOs.

SPS Talks
The Way Down Is The Way Up | Phil Williams | St Paul's Shadwell

SPS Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 35:54


This week, Phil continues our LOVE HAS WON series, breaking down how the real way we embody that truth is through our relationships with one another. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

Talk Cocktail
AI Is Humans, All the Way Down

Talk Cocktail

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 46:11


he inside story of how greed, ambition, and rivalry destroyed AI's safety mechanisms — and why human failings, not technology, are driving us toward catastrophe.Despite everything you think you know about artificial intelligence — the models, the capabilities, the existential predictions — it's simply humans all the way down. Men building things, making choices, placing bets, and abandoning safeguards the moment competitive pressure intensifies.On this recent WhoWhatWhy podcast I talk with Sebastian Mallaby, who spent three years embedded in the world of AI as it evolved from research lab to civilizational force. With over 30 hours of access to Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google's DeepMind, alone, Mallaby was present at the creation. His book The Infinity Machine reveals the inside story you've never heard. Get full access to Talk Cocktail Podcast at jeffschechtman.substack.com/subscribe

AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK
Turtles all the way down: The vaccine safety debate

AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


The Tenpenny Files – This conversation examines vaccine safety through research, questioning long-held assumptions and exploring gaps in evidence. It highlights legal challenges, medical system pressures, and rising chronic conditions in children, while connecting these issues to real decisions families face and the ongoing debate between established science and unresolved concerns in public health...

Narrated
354: Seasons of Glass and Iron

Narrated

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 19:09


This time we discussed Seasons of Glass and Iron, written by Amal El-Mohtar, and narrated by Rachel Elizabeth Smith. We also discussed some of our favorite recent short fiction listens in our short fiction spotlight. Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for providing review copies of Seasons of Glass and Iron for today's episode. Seasons of Glass and Iron [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] The River Has Roots [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby]   The Book of Witches: An Anthology [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] Short Fiction Spotlight: "Think of Me Before I Disappear" written by Raahem Alvi, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 233: February 2026 / Novelette "The Desolate Order of the Head in the Water" written by A. W. Prihandita, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 232: January 2026 / Short Story "Meet the Mets" written by ace tilton ratcliff, narrated by Jordan Kurella [Escape Pod 1038] / Short Story "The Doorkeepers" written by A.T. Greenblatt, narrated by Matt Peters [Uncanny Magazine] - Issue Sixty-Eight / Novelette "Bots All the Way Down" written by Effie Seiberg, narrated by Stefan Rudnicki and Janina Edwards [ULightspeed] - Issue 188 / Short Story "Chip" written by D.A. Xiaolin, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 233: February 2026 / Short Story

WhoWhatWhy's Podcasts
AI Is All Humans, All the Way Down

WhoWhatWhy's Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 46:11


The inside story of how greed, ambition, and rivalry destroyed AI's safety mechanisms — and why human failings, not technology, are driving us toward catastrophe. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

Lutheran Preaching and Teaching from St. John Random Lake, Wisconsin
"God comes all the way down, down to the floor, down to the cross" Holy Thursday 2026

Lutheran Preaching and Teaching from St. John Random Lake, Wisconsin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 14:00


Tabletop Gold
Roughnexx 3 | Datapads All the Way Down | Starfinder 2E

Tabletop Gold

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 75:07


The trail of a shadowy figure pushes the Roughnexx uncomfortably close to a toxic eyewitness. *** Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. The cast of Roughnexx is Lars Casteen, R. Matt Humphreys, Robin Lange, Scott Hoffer, and Alexa Monn. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. Roughnexx is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. Roughnexx uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…  

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Oasis Community Podcast - Oasis
A LONG OBEDIENCE | "Beholding Love All the Way Down"

Oasis Community Podcast - Oasis

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 28:11


Oasis Community Church - Lakeland
A LONG OBEDIENCE | "Beholding Love All the Way Down"

Oasis Community Church - Lakeland

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 28:11


KZradio הקצה
Eclectic w. Reuven Bardach: Way down in the hole-The Wire Special //26.3.26

KZradio הקצה

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 59:39


10% Happier with Dan Harris
A Toolkit for a Noisy Mind: How John Green Manages Anxiety, Depression, and Intrusive Thoughts

10% Happier with Dan Harris

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 59:42


Plus, how the bestselling author writes his way out of despair.   John Green is the award-winning, #1 bestselling author of books including Looking for Alaska, The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down, and The Anthropocene Reviewed. With his brother, Hank, John has co-created many online video projects, including Vlogbrothers and the educational channel Crash Course. His most recent book is Everything Is Tuberculosis.   In this episode we talk about: John's toolkit for managing thought spirals and dispair Why he wrote a whole book about the thing that terrifies him  How he maintains hope in a chaotic and unfair world Finding the "self"  Shame reduction through naming What John learned from his time as a chaplain in a pediatric hospital  His current view of God And the question of how much––or how little––we should be sharing about ourselves with other people   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.   Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here. This episode is sponsored by: Paleo Valley — 100% grass-fed beef sticks made without preservatives or additives. Get 15% off at https://www.paleovalley.com/happier or use code HAPPIER at checkout Square — Business tools with AI, smart reporting, and payments all in one place. Get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://www.square.com/go/happier Gainbridge — Guaranteed-rate financial products with no hidden fees. Learn more at https://www.gainbridge.com LinkedIn Ads — Reach the right professionals with precision targeting. Spend $250 and get a $250 credit at http://www.linkedin.com/happier   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  

Mortified! The Friendship Quest
Mortified! Episode 206: It's Kink All The Way Down (The Fountainhead, pts2/3)

Mortified! The Friendship Quest

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 100:44


Content warning: There is discussion of fitional sexual assault from ~11:20 to ~21:20.  This week, Aaron and Leyla drill down into the Fountainhead, parts 2 and 3! Join us for discussions of psychic kink negotiations, Rand re-inventing shounen dialogue and fight choreography, and the fact that this 700-page objectivist tome does occasionally drop bars. --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

Morning Somewhere
2026.03.19: Slop All The Way Down

Morning Somewhere

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 27:14


Burnie and Ashley discuss Spiderman Brand New Day, Subnautica 2, delusional humans, hallucinating AI, human slop, Dotcom II, and the water bottle era.

The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker
The Oscar Recap. Is Timothy Chalamet Cooked In Hollywood? Harry Styles Starts A New Era.. And It's A Slow Start. Looking Back On Some Hilton Family Drama.

The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 27:17 Transcription Available


Stars have their ups and downs. Timothy Chalamet may be on his way down. WAY DOWN! The latest era of Harry Styles is off to a very slow start. Perez is out sick so Booker handles the show. Buckle in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Good Music Show
S3 E1 2025 Year in Review - SONGS Part One

The Good Music Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 78:48


We went long on our massive 20 song collaborative playlist that encompasses 2025, so it's a classic TWO PARTER! Join us for a discussion on 2025 on the whole, selections from a group of "kings" of rage rap, underground rap, and country music "outsiderism." Plus a powerhouse country stomper, a throwback vibey drum banger, and Taylor Swift-esque poppy country.Songs discussed in this episode (playlists below):LIKE WEEZY - Playboi CartiEatin' Big Time - Tyler ChildersYou're the Only One Watching - MIKEElderberry Wine - WednesdayDogeared (feat. Kapwani) - Armand HammerMonte Carlo / No Limits - Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse BandTwo Thieves - Erika de CasierTiger Lilies - Kelsey WaldonAll the Way Down (unplugged) - KelelaThat's Gonna Leave a Mark - Molly Tuttle2025 Year in Review: SONGSTHE GOOD MUSIC SHOW OFFICIAL 2025 PLAYLIST: Spotify - YouTube - Apple MusicUp Next:2025 Year in Review: ALBUMSGeese - “Getting Killed”Nourished by Time - “The Passionate Ones”Send us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Check out our preview episodes to stay caught up with what we're listening to! Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailSubscribe, you have no choice! Leave us a rating and review (optional)!Thanks for listening!

Making Footprints Not Blueprints
S11 #19 - There is only mother love all the way down—Mothering Sunday 2026 - A thought for the day

Making Footprints Not Blueprints

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 9:24 Transcription Available


Send a textThe full text of this podcast with all the links mentioned in it can be found in the transcript of this edition, or at the following link:https://andrewjbrown.blogspot.com/2026/03/there-is-only-mother-love-all-way.htmlPlease feel free to post any comments you have about this episode there.Opening Music, "New Heaven", written by Andrew J. Brown and played by Chris Ingham (piano), Paul Higgs (trumpet), Russ Morgan (drums) and Andrew J. Brown (double bass) Thanks for listening. Just a reminder that the texts of all these podcasts are available on my blog. You'll also find there a brief biography, info about my career as a musician, & some photography. Feel free to drop by & say hello. Email: caute.brown[at]gmail.com

Many Minds
Mutualisms all the way down

Many Minds

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 68:41


No one is an island. We all depend on each other in critical, often tangled ways. And when I say "we" and "each other" I don't just mean humans. Yes, we humans rely on other humans. But we also rely on bees, yeasts, dogs, bacteria, and countless other creatures big and small. These interspecies dependencies—or mutualisms, as biologists call them—have deflected and inflected our history. And there's no doubt they will also inflect our future.  My guest today is Dr. Rob Dunn. Rob is Professor of Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University, where he studies the creatures and ecologies all around us—in our homes, in our foods, in our belly buttons. He's the author of eight books, including, most recently, The Call of the Honeyguide: What Science Tells Us about How to Live Well with the Rest of Life. This book is the focus of our conversation today. Rob and I talk about the idea of mutualism—in which two or more species benefit each other—and how human life is sustained by mutualisms all the way down. We consider how the benefits of mutualism are measured—whether in terms of biological fitness, or longevity, or pleasure. We talk about the best-documented cases of humans collaborating with other species to find honey or hunt fish. We consider how our liaisons with yeasts have shaped human history—and how we might even say that yeasts domesticated us. We linger on our relationships with dogs and cats and the benefits we get from them, some obvious and some less so. Finally, we talk about what it would mean to more fully embrace our mutualisms, what it would mean to create what Rob calls "a less lonely future." Along the way, Rob and I talk about cheese, worms, and maggots; bread, beer, and honey; face mites and armpits; parasites, inquilines, and commensals; what sauerkraut does to our immune systems; honeyguides and dolphins, leopards and house cats; morbid curiosity; and how dogs might give us a kind of access to our subconscious.  This is a fun one folks. But, before we get to it, a couple of announcements.  First: Applications are now open for the 2026 Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute. This is a three-week intensive, transdisciplinary exploration of the different forms of mind and intelligence that animate our world. If you like the themes we talk about on this show, you would almost certainly get a kick out of DISI. More info at www.disi.org. That's d-i-s-i. org. Review of applications begins pretty soon, so don't dither! Second: We have just put out our first ever Many Minds audience survey! Whether you're a longtime superfan or just an occasional listener, we would love to hear from you. Your input will help guide the show as we consider our next chapter.  Alright, friends—without further ado, on to my conversation with Rob Dunn. Enjoy!   Notes 4:00 – For the fuller story of Menocchio, see The Cheese and the Worms, by Carlo Ginzburg. 7:00 – Dr. Dunn's lab has been involved in public-facing projects about fermented foods—see here for a series of webinars. 10:00 – The Sardinian cheese we discuss is called casu martzu. 14:00 – A study by Dr. Dunn and colleagues about human face mites. This is not the only aspect of bodily geography he and colleagues have examined: see also this study of the organisms in our belly buttons. 18:30 – For a primer on honeyguide birds, see here.   21:30 – For more on the calls humans use to communicate with honeyguides, see here. 24:30 – For more on human-dolphin collaborative hunting, see this recent study.  27:30 – For more about the theologian Aminah Al-Attas Bradford, a researcher in Dr. Dunn's lab, see  here. 33:00 – We also discussed fermentation at length in an earlier episode here.  35:00 – A study by Dr. Dunn and colleagues on the microbial composition of sourdough starters. 37:00 – For more on our—and other animals'—relationships with alcohol, see our earlier episode. 40:00 – A study by Dr. Dunn and colleagues on the evolution of sour taste in humans.   42:00 – For more on the domestication of chickens, see here. 49:00 – For more on the concept of "morbid curiosity," see here. 55:00 – For more on our armpits—and the bacterial communities we harbor therein—see this study by Dr. Dunn and colleagues.  1:04:00 – The study by Dr. Dunn and colleagues about the spiders in people's homes. The spider poem by Kobayashi Issa.   Recommendations An Immense World and I Contain Multitudes, by Ed Yong (former guest!) Stories by Anton Chekhov Poems by Kobayashi Issa   Many Minds is a project of the Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute, which is made possible by a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation to Indiana University. The show is hosted and produced by Kensy Cooperrider, with help from Assistant Producer Urte Laukaityte and with creative support from DISI Directors Erica Cartmill and Jacob Foster. Our artwork is by Ben Oldroyd. Subscribe to Many Minds on Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also now subscribe to the Many Minds newsletter here! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions. Feel free to email us at: manymindspodcast@gmail.com. For updates about the show, visit our website or follow us on Bluesky (@manymindspod.bsky.social).

Centerpoint Church Murrieta
Walkin Way Down Low | John Hansen

Centerpoint Church Murrieta

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 42:25


Humility is not shrinking back or thinking less of yourself, but walking closely with God and showing up to serve others with the same attitude as Jesus. When we live “right-sized” before God—teachable, approachable, and willing to serve—He leads us, gives grace, and ultimately lifts us up in His timing.

The Annie Frey Show Podcast
Who is the driver from MN going the wrong way down Hwy 61? | Mike Wood

The Annie Frey Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 15:45


They've "already suspended" his CDL, and notified ICE. So what more do we know about the driver hauling a semi down Hwy 61 in Missouri the wrong direction, and what happens now? Mike Wood joins us, he is the Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney.

The Corporate Life - Profit On Fire
He Jumped Off the Plane — and Built a $250M Parachute on the Way Down

The Corporate Life - Profit On Fire

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 52:30


Send a textIn this episode of The Corporate Life, Hina Siddiqui sits down with Fernando Angelucci, a real estate mogul who transformed five digits of credit card debt into a $250 million self-storage empire. Fernando shares his "burn the bridges" approach to entrepreneurship, explaining how he cash-advanced $97,000 to force his own success. He famously remarks, "Every time a life changes, a storage unit gets rented," offering a deep dive into the psychology and strategy of a "recess-proof" industry.Key Takeaways Success demands "crazy transformation" and a willingness to build the parachute on the way down. Fernando emphasizes that the most productive task for a business owner is sitting in silence to think. He advocates for the "Law of Threes and Tens," noting that systems must break and evolve as a company scales. Ultimately, he views money as a tool for time freedom and acts of service.Episode Highlights The conversation explores the transition from "tenants, toilets, and trash" to the high-margin world of self-storage. Fernando breaks down his four-pillar wealth-making machine: consolidation, ground-up development, adaptive reuse, and strategic marketing. He also shares a powerful "fear setting" exercise to evaluate risk versus reward.Timestamps 00:03:22 — The Rich Dad Poor Dad influence 00:04:30 — Why Fernando applied for 60 credit cards 00:08:13 — Eliminating the "Three Ts" of real estate 00:22:06 — Strategy: Selling to the Big Money REITs 00:30:56 — What money can and cannot buy00:46:40 — The movie title of Fernando's lifeConnect with Fernando Angelus Website: ssse.com Email: Fernando@SSSE.comSocial media: https://linktr.ee/ssse_officialConnect with Hina WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7 Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/The Path to ExitFounders—thinking of selling or raising capital? Here's what you should know... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Make your podcast work for your business - Listen to Podcasting AmplifiedPractical strategies to turn your podcast into a business growth engine.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Markle Church of Christ Audio Podcast
Upside Down and Inside Out: The Way Down Is the Way Up

Markle Church of Christ Audio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 38:42


Markle Church of Christ Video Podcast
Upside Down and Inside Out: The Way Down Is the Way Up

Markle Church of Christ Video Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 38:42


Marketplace All-in-One
Why gas prices are on their way down

Marketplace All-in-One

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 6:41


Inflation is gradually moderating. For some consumer goods, like gasoline, prices are outright declining. Gas prices are down 7.5% since last January, according to AAA. The reason has to do with basic economic principles. Also on the program: We discuss a nicely balanced economy (for now) and — from "Building Tomorrow," a collaboration by Marketplace and This Old House Radio Hour — hear about a clear, step-by-step "almost paint-by-numbers" approach to address the housing affordability crisis.

Marketplace Morning Report
Why gas prices are on their way down

Marketplace Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 6:41


Inflation is gradually moderating. For some consumer goods, like gasoline, prices are outright declining. Gas prices are down 7.5% since last January, according to AAA. The reason has to do with basic economic principles. Also on the program: We discuss a nicely balanced economy (for now) and — from "Building Tomorrow," a collaboration by Marketplace and This Old House Radio Hour — hear about a clear, step-by-step "almost paint-by-numbers" approach to address the housing affordability crisis.

Working Code
248: AI All the Way Down

Working Code

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 61:10 Transcription Available


Ben had been riding high on vibe coding—throwaway scripts, zero attachment, pure productivity magic. Then he tried the same approach on a project he actually cares about and watched that 10x feeling crater to something closer to 10%. The bottleneck, it turns out, was never the typing.The hosts dig into what it feels like to let go of code you used to care about, whether "write-only code" is actually the future, and the growing gap between building software and keeping it alive.LinksVibe Coding by Gene Kim & Steve Yegge - The audiobook on AI-assisted development1Password: From Magic to Malware - How OpenClaw's agent skills became a supply chain attack surfaceTLDR Newsletter - Source of the "write-only code" conceptFollow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky. New episodes drop weekly on Thursday.And, if you're feeling the love, support us on Patreon.With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media.Full show notes and transcript here.

LSAT Demon Daily
One Weird Trick: Slow Way Down (Ep. 1353)

LSAT Demon Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 9:21


Nate and Josh tell a student who's learning the power of prioritizing accuracy over speed on the LSAT one "weird trick" to keep improving: slow way down.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Total Information AM
Jill on Money: American investors suffer from: 'Overly euphoric on the way up & overly doom-and-gloom on the way down'

Total Information AM

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 3:32


Jill Schlesinger, CBS Business Analyst, joins Tom and Debbie every Monday. She says everything isn't all highs and lows, despite the clickable headlines. She points out that there are a fairly low level of layoffs, and there are still jobs being created.

Girls with Grafts
“It'll Get Better”: Shaun Free on Healing After a Workplace Burn Injury

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 39:10 Transcription Available


In honor of National Burn Awareness Week, Rachel and Amber sit down with burn survivor Shaun Free to talk about survival, healing, and the powerful growth that can come after trauma. Shaun shares the story of the propane explosion that changed his life, his long road through recovery, and how he reframed PTSD into what he calls post-traumatic growth.

Robby Burns + Friends
#92 - Hamburgers All the Way Down, with Will Kuhn and Jaye Mateyko

Robby Burns + Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 76:19


00:00:00 Welcome, Intros, and a TI:ME Feature 00:10:25 Listener Question - what sources do you follow to stay afloat on tech tools and ongoings in and outside the field of music education? RobbyBurns.com cdm Pirate Wires Futurism The Verge Techmeme Six Colors Daring Fireball Mac Stories Off the Beaten Path 00:16:55 Chart-Topping AI Country Song Using Suno* to make demos 00:27:03 Automation Station Craft - a PKM that's hot Drafts - working with Craft Loop - Nice lookin' Google Doc 00:33:20 Segue: Tahoe Issues, iOS 26 Issues, System Issues 00:35:47 Favorites of 2025 Apps: Sequel, Finch, Final Cut Pro Music: Bon Iver, David Matthews, Fred Again…, Tame Impala + Justice Computing Device: Apple Watch Ultra, Mac mini m4, JAYE'S BRAIN Other Tools and Materials: Miyoo Mini Plus, Nintendo Switch, PAID StudioOne, Ableton Move Books: Ideology of Competition in School Music, Nuclear War: A Scenario, Adam Curtis documentaries, fiction, broadly, War & Peace (via Footnotes & Tangents), Meditations Other Media: Robby: Hard games such as Hollow Knight Movies - Arrival Show - Pluribus Will: Shows - Pluribus Game - Balatro Movie - Mulholland Drive Jaye Movies - Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning Sports - Cricket Museums - The MLB Hall of Fame Misc! @Robby Presentations and Awards - TMEA Life - Babys, Costco Executive @Jaye Finances -  upgraded American Airlines credit card Travel - Munich, Vienna, Prague by train; Seeing the Cardinals in St Louis Will Project: Funkhaus.music 01:14:15 Predictions! No show note spoilers… 01:20:48 Tired/Wired Lightening Round Unpressable Buttons Marco Polo  

Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000
Hell All the Way Down, 2022–2025

Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 40:34


This is a special episode, and it's not like our usual livestream recordings. Instead, our producer Ozzy dug through the Fresh AI Hell archives to create a supercut of Alex's improvised transitions. She's made up dozens of skits and songs about the demons of AI Hell, based on weekly prompts from Emily and listeners. Finally, hear all the lore together in one place!Check out future streams on Twitch. Meanwhile, send us any AI Hell you see. Our merch store is now live on the DAIR website! Find our book, The AI Con, here. Subscribe to our newsletter via Buttondown. Follow us! Emily Bluesky: emilymbender.bsky.social Mastodon: dair-community.social/@EmilyMBender Alex Bluesky: alexhanna.bsky.social Mastodon: dair-community.social/@alex Twitter: @alexhanna Music by Toby Menon.Artwork by Naomi Pleasure-Park. Production by Ozzy Llinas Goodman.

Mind-Body Solution with Dr Tevin Naidu
Neuroscience Beyond Neurons in the Diverse Intelligence Era | Michael Levin & Robert Chis-Ciure

Mind-Body Solution with Dr Tevin Naidu

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 88:08


What if neurons aren't the foundation of mind? In this Mind-Body Solution Colloquia, Michael Levin and Robert Chis-Ciure challenge one of neuroscience's deepest assumptions: that cognition and intelligence are exclusive to brains and neurons.Drawing on cutting-edge work in bioelectricity, developmental biology, and philosophy of mind, this conversation explores how cells, tissues, and living systems exhibit goal-directed behavior, memory, and problem-solving — long before neurons ever appear.We explore: • Cognition without neurons• Bioelectric networks as control systems• Memory and learning beyond synapses• Morphogenesis as collective intelligence• Implications for AI, consciousness, and ethicsThis episode pushes neuroscience beyond the neuron, toward a deeper understanding of mind, life, and intelligence as continuous across scales.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Introduction: Why Neuroscience Must Go Beyond Neurons3:12 – The Central Claim: Cognition Is Not Exclusive to Brains7:05 – Defining Cognition, Intelligence, and Agency Without Neurons11:02 – Bioelectricity as a Control Layer for Morphogenesis15:08 – Cells as Problem-Solvers: Goals, Memory, and Error Correction19:41 – The Body as a Cognitive System: Scaling Intelligence Across Levels24:10 – Developmental Plasticity and Non-Neural Decision-Making28:36 – Morphological Computation and Collective Cellular Intelligence33:02 – Challenging Neuron-Centric Neuroscience Assumptions37:18 – Bioelectric Networks vs Neural Networks: Key Differences41:55 – Memory Without Synapses: Storing Information in Living Tissue46:07 – Rewriting Anatomy: Regeneration, Repatterning, and Control50:29 – Cancer, Developmental Errors, and Cognitive Breakdown54:48 – Pluribus: Philosophical Implications59:14 – From Cells to Selves: Where Does Agency Begin?1:03:22 – Implications for AI: Intelligence Without Brains or Neurons1:08:11 – Rethinking Consciousness: Gradualism vs Binary Models1:12:47 – Ethics of Expanding the Moral Circle Beyond Humans1:17:31 – Future Science: New Tools for a Post-Neuron Neuroscience1:22:54 – Closing Reflections: Life, Mind, and Intelligence All the Way DownEPISODE LINKS:- Cognition All the Way Down 2.0: Neuroscience Beyond Neurons in the Diverse Intelligence Era: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11229-025-05319-6- Robert's Publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7V9C7skAAAAJ&hl=en- Mike's Podcast 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6gp-ORTBlU- Mike's Podcast 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMxTS7eKkNM- Mike's Podcast 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R-tdscgxu4- Mike's Podcast 4 (with Terrence Deacon): https://youtu.be/HuWbHwPZd60?si=z2unvX37OjXMjjIv- Mike's Lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQEX-twenkA- Mike's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drmichaellevin- Mike's Website: https://drmichaellevin.org/- Mike's Blog: https://thoughtforms.lifeCONNECT:- Website: https://mindbodysolution.org - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mindbodysolution- Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/mindbodysolution- Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu- Facebook: https://facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtevinnaidu- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu- Website: https://tevinnaidu.com=============================Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields.

Song Exploder
Key Change: John Green on "You'll Never Walk Alone."

Song Exploder

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 26:13


My guest today is John Green. John is the award-winning, #1 bestselling author of books including 'Looking for Alaska,' 'The Fault in Our Stars,' 'Turtles All the Way Down,' 'The Anthropocene Reviewed,' and 'Everything is Tuberculosis.' John and his brother Hank Green have co-created a lot of projects together, including their massive YouTube channel, Vlogbrothers, and their podcast, 'Dear Hank and John.' He also serves on the Board of Trustees for global health nonprofit Partners in Health. And when I asked John if there was a piece of music that changed his life, he knew the answer right away: "You'll Never Walk Alone" by Gerry and the Pacemakers.For more info, visit songexploder.net/john-green.

LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE - Science Fiction and Fantasy Story Podcast (Sci-Fi | Audiobook | Short Stories)
"Bots All The Way Down" by Effie Seiberg + "Where the Chicken-Footed Dwell" by Marisca Pichette

LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE - Science Fiction and Fantasy Story Podcast (Sci-Fi | Audiobook | Short Stories)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 30:47


This episode features "Bots All The Way Down" by Effie Seiberg (©2026 by Effie Seiberg) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Where the Chicken-Footed Dwell" by Marisca Pichette (©2026 by Marisca Pichette) read by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Money Advantage Podcast
Financial Planning Mistakes: The Most Risky Moves Aren't What You Think

The Money Advantage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026


Bruce said something on the show that stuck with me because it's so honest: Everyone thinks they're an aggressive investor… until they lose money. And it's true. Most people don't even realize the biggest financial planning mistakes they're making until the moment something “unexpected” happens: a market drop, a job change, a medical curveball, an opportunity they can't jump on because their money is locked away. https://www.youtube.com/live/wp4PzmsvzFQ Bruce also joked that when people go to casinos, nobody ever admits they lost. They either “won” or “broke even.” But those crystal chandeliers weren't paid for by winners. That's exactly what happens in real life with money. In the good years, we feel smart. In the up markets, we feel confident. And when everyone around us is sharing their “wins,” it's easy to believe the biggest risk is simply not being invested enough. But then the market drops. A business hits a slow season. A medical issue shows up. Interest rates shift. Taxes rise. Or the opportunity you've been praying for appears—and your cash is locked up, waiting on someone else's permission. That's what today's conversation is about: the sneaky, everyday financial planning mistakes that create real risk—often more than the stock market ever will. What Most Financial Planning Mistakes Really Look LikeFinancial Planning Mistakes Start With Misunderstanding “Risk”Risk tolerance vs risk capacity (and why it matters)Financial Planning Mistakes: Chasing Returns vs Long-Term Financial SecurityThe hidden cost of FOMOThe Safety, Liquidity, and Growth FrameworkHow to balance safety, liquidity, and growth in a portfolioLiquidity Risk in Financial Planning: Locking Money Away Without Realizing ItFinancial Planning Mistakes: Outsourcing Control and Financial Thinking1) Relying on assumptions instead of strategy2) Giving up access and permissionRetirement Planning Mistakes: Why the “Way Down the Mountain” Is HarderWhat is sequence of returns risk in retirement?How to reduce sequence of returns riskTax Risk: Required Minimum Distributions and the Inherited IRA 10-Year RuleRequired minimum distributions tax planningInherited IRA 10-year rule taxes (SECURE Act)How to Minimize Risk: Whole Life Insurance Cash Value - Liquidityand Legacy ProtectionWhole life insurance as a volatility bufferA personal note on why this mattersWhat to Remember and What to Do NextListen to the Full Episode on Financial Planning MistakesFAQWhat are the most common financial planning mistakes?What is sequence of returns risk in retirement?How do you define risk tolerance vs risk capacity?Why is liquidity important in financial planning?How do required minimum distributions create tax risk?How does the inherited IRA 10-year rule affect heirs?Can whole life insurance reduce portfolio risk? What Most Financial Planning Mistakes Really Look Like When most people hear the word “risk,” they immediately think of market volatility. The stock market goes up and down. Inflation eats purchasing power. Taxes change. Interest rates rise. Those are real risks. But they're not the only risks—and for many families, they're not even the biggest ones. Some of the most risky moves in financial planning are the ones that feel “normal”: Chasing returns because you don't want to miss out Locking money away without liquidity Relying on assumptions instead of strategy Outsourcing too much control and decision-making Ignoring tax risk until required minimum distributions force your hand Building retirement plans without accounting for sequence of returns risk This post is designed to help you identify the financial planning mistakes that quietly erode your financial strength. You'll also learn a simple framework—safety, liquidity, and growth—that makes decisions clearer, and helps you reduce risk in ways most financial conversations never touch. If you want more control, more flexibility, and more confidence in your future, this is for you. Financial Planning Mistakes Start With Misunderstanding “Risk” Risk is a subjective word. What feels risky to you might feel normal to your friend, your neighbor, or even your spouse. People in the same family can interpret “risk” in completely different ways. That's why generic risk questionnaires often miss the point. They may score your “risk tolerance,” but they can't fully capture how you'll actually respond when real money is on the line and emotions show up. One of the clearest ways to surface what risk truly means to you is to compare two types of risk most people don't realize they carry: The risk of losing money (or seeing your account value drop) The risk of missing upside (watching the market rise while your portfolio lags) Here's a simple question that cuts through the noise: If the stock market goes up 20% and you only go up 5%, does that make you feel worse than if the market goes down 20% and you go down 20%—but you could have only gone down 5%? Both matter. Both affect behavior. Both can lead to costly decisions—especially if your plan was built without understanding which kind of risk you actually can live with. Risk tolerance vs risk capacity (and why it matters) Another layer that's often overlooked is the difference between risk tolerance and risk capacity. Risk tolerance is emotional. It's how you feel. Risk capacity is structural. It's whether you can absorb a financial hit without changing your life, your timeline, or your goals. Someone might feel “aggressive” in theory—but if they can't open their investment statements during a downturn, that's a signal. If a portfolio drop would force them to delay retirement, sell assets at the wrong time, or sacrifice lifestyle essentials, that's a signal too. Many financial planning mistakes happen when confidence is treated as a plan. Financial Planning Mistakes: Chasing Returns vs Long-Term Financial Security One of the most common risky financial planning moves is chasing returns without thinking through the cost of the downside. It's easy to get pulled into what looks like success—especially when you're only seeing the highlight reel. People talk about the big win: The stock that exploded The crypto run The rental property that doubled The syndication that paid great returns for a few years What you don't hear as often is the full story: the losses, the near-misses, the stress, the deals that didn't work, the years where returns were negative, or the moment one major downturn wiped out a decade of progress. There's also a common belief that causes people to justify risky moves: “More risk means higher returns.” That's not what higher risk means. Higher risk means higher potential for loss. Sometimes you win big. Sometimes you lose big. And it only takes one major loss to erase years of steady gains. This is why chasing returns vs long-term financial security is such an important conversation. The goal isn't to catch every upside. The goal is to build a system that lets you keep moving forward—regardless of what the economy does. The hidden cost of FOMO Fear of missing out isn't just emotional—it changes behavior. It can push you to: Abandon a sound plan for a trendy one Overconcentrate in one asset class Take on leverage you wouldn't normally take Move money too quickly without understanding what you're buying FOMO convinces you that the risk is “not being in.” But sometimes the real risk is being in something you don't understand, can't control, and can't exit cleanly. The Safety, Liquidity, and Growth Framework There are three primary attributes that matter in every financial decision: Safety Liquidity Growth Most people have been taught to focus almost exclusively on growth. That's why financial planning mistakes are so common—because growth is only one part of the equation. You generally can't maximize all three attributes in one place. Each asset carries trade-offs. That doesn't mean you avoid growth. It means you assign each bucket of money a purpose—and then choose the asset that does that job best. How to balance safety, liquidity, and growth in a portfolio A better question than “What's the best investment?” is: What is this money supposed to do? Different dollars have different jobs. Some dollars are meant to be stable and accessible (emergency reserves, opportunity funds, tax buffers). Some dollars can take on long-term growth risk (true long-term capital). Some dollars are meant to create income, serve as a legacy tool, or act as a stability anchor. When every dollar is forced into a growth-only mindset, families create unnecessary vulnerability. Liquidity Risk in Financial Planning: Locking Money Away Without Realizing It Liquidity risk is one of the most underestimated financial planning mistakes. It shows up when you can't access your money without: penalties approvals delays forced timing market losses gatekeepers It might be your money, but it isn't in your control. This can happen in many places: retirement accounts with early withdrawal penalties strategies that require “qualifying” to access cash equity trapped in assets that can't be sold quickly products that take months (or longer) to unwind investments that require perfect conditions to exit A real example: someone retiring from a school system is offered a pension decision—take a higher monthly payment, or reduce it to take a lump sum. The lump sum sounds like “freedom,” but if it must be rolled to an IRA and the person is under 59½, access is restricted without penalty. That's a liquidity problem. And it's a control problem. “Locking money away without liquidity” is often disguised as “being responsible” Many people make decisions that look responsible on paper—max out accounts,