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Struggling with swelling and weight gain around your belly button that seemed to come out of nowhere? This is linked to emotional trauma, stress and infections, according to many modalities. In this episode, Dr. Motley explains this connection both physiologically and through German New Medicine, and offers herbal + acupressure solutions.  Links: Dr. Schulze's Intestinal Formula - https://shorturl.at/mzd4q Christopher's Lower Bowel Formula - https://shorturl.at/0W6Sp Oxy Powder Capsule: Global Healing - https://shorturl.at/KvKY Schisandra: https://shorturl.at/PmD2h Smilax Supreme: https://shorturl.at/T63FY DesBio Large Intestine + Lung Meridian Opener: https://dbscript.com/product/lung-large-intestine/ DesBio Small Intestine Meridian Opener: https://dbscript.com/product/heart-small-intestine-meridian-opener/ DesBio BACT: https://dbscript.com/product/bacteria-combination/ ------   Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------  *Want balanced, natural minerals in one shot glass? These plant-based, bioavailable minerals work at the cellular level to support natural detoxification, helping you feel light, clear-headed, and full of energy. Head to www.beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and enter code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your mineral replenishment order. *Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

This episode explores vocabulary related to appetite (apetyt), food (jedzenie), kitchen routines (rutyny kuchenne), and daily life (codzienne życie) in Polish. We dive into how to discuss hunger, meals, cooking, Netflix habits, and maintaining energy – all in practical, everyday Polish.   Welcome to the Learn Polish Podcast – your immersive gateway to mastering Polish through real conversations, cultural insights, and practical everyday language. Each episode blends authentic Polish dialogue with clear English explanations, helping you build vocabulary naturally while exploring Polish food culture, daily routines, and lifestyle topics. Whether you're a complete beginner or advancing your skills, join us as we make learning Polish engaging, practical, and fun. From appetite (apetyt) to kitchen vocabulary (słownictwo kuchenne), we cover the phrases you actually need for everyday life. Find more episodes, lesson materials, and resources at www.learnpolishpodcast.com. You can also find us on YouTube, Spotify, and Rumble. Looking for virtual assistance, websites, social media, AI agents, or apps? Visit va.world. Need lessons in Polish or Spanish? Check the links in the show notes for both audio and video content.   English Polish Pronunciation Example Usage Appetite Apetyt ah-PEH-tit Mam apetyt. (I have an appetite.) Hunger Głód gwoot Jestem głodny. (I'm hungry.) Food Jedzenie yeh-DZEN-yeh Lubię jedzenie. (I like food.) Meal Posiłek po-SHEE-wek Trzy posiłki dziennie. (Three meals a day.) Breakfast Śniadanie shnya-DAH-nyeh Śniadanie jest ważne. (Breakfast is important.) Lunch Obiad OB-yad Obiad o dwunastej. (Lunch at twelve.) Dinner Kolacja / Obiad ko-LA-tsya / OB-yad Kolacja o siódmej. (Dinner at seven.) Snack Przekąska psheh-KON-ska Lekka przekąska. (A light snack.) Kitchen Kuchnia KOOKH-nya W kuchni. (In the kitchen.) Cook Gotować go-TO-vach Lubię gotować. (I like to cook.) Eating Jedzenie yeh-DZEN-yeh Jedzenie przy stole. (Eating at the table.) Full Pełny / Najedzony PEW-nih / nah-yeh-DZO-nih Jestem pełny. (I'm full.) Empty Pusty POO-stih Pusty talerz. (Empty plate.) Plate Talerz TAH-lehsh Talerz zupy. (Plate of soup.) Bowl Miska MEE-skah Miska zbożu. (Bowl of cereal.) Cup Filiżanka / Kubek fee-lee-ZHAN-kah / KOO-bek Kubek kawy. (A cup of coffee.) Glass Szklanka SHKLAN-kah Szklanka wody. (A glass of water.) Water Woda VO-dah Woda mineralna. (Mineral water.) Coffee Kawa KAH-vah Czarna kawa. (Black coffee.) Tea Herbata her-BAH-tah Herbata z cytryną. (Tea with lemon.) Juice Sok sok Sok pomarańczowy. (Orange juice.) Bread Chleb hlep Świeży chleb. (Fresh bread.) Butter Masło MAH-swo Masło na chlebie. (Butter on bread.) Cheese Ser ser Ser żółty. (Yellow cheese.) Meat Mięso MYEN-so Mięso z warzywami. (Meat with vegetables.) Fish Ryba RIH-bah Ryba na obiad. (Fish for lunch.) Vegetables Warzywa vah-ZIH-vah Świeże warzywa. (Fresh vegetables.) Fruit Owoce OH-vo-tseh Owoce sezonowe. (Seasonal fruits.) Salad Sałatka sah-WAT-kah Sałatka z pomidorów. (Tomato salad.) Soup Zupa ZOO-pah Zupa pomidorowa. (Tomato soup.) Dessert Deser DEH-ser Deser po obiedzie. (Dessert after lunch.) Sweet Słodki SWOOD-kee Słodki deser. (Sweet dessert.) Salty Słony SWO-nih Słone przekąski. (Salty snacks.) Spicy Pikantny pee-KANT-nih Pikantne danie. (Spicy dish.) Hot (temperature) Gorący go-RON-tsih Gorąca kawa. (Hot coffee.) Cold Zimny ZEEM-nih Zimne piwo. (Cold beer.) Fresh Świeży SHFYEH-zhih Świeże produkty. (Fresh products.) Delicious Pyszny PISH-nih Pyszne jedzenie. (Delicious food.) Disgusting Obrzydliwy ob-zhid-LEE-vih Obrzydliwy smak. (Disgusting taste.) Netflix Netflix NET-flix Oglądam Netflix. (I watch Netflix.) Series Serial SEH-ryahl Serial na Netflixie. (Series on Netflix.) Episode Odcinek od-CHEE-nek Nowy odcinek. (New episode.) Watch Oglądać og-WON-dach Oglądać film. (To watch a movie.) Relax Relaksować się re-lak-SO-vach sheh Czas na relaks. (Time to relax.) Couch Kanapa / Sofa kah-NAH-pah / SO-fah Leżeć na kanapie. (Lying on the couch.) Energy Energia eh-ner-GHEE-ah Brak energii. (Lack of energy.) Tired Zmęczony zmen-CHOH-nih Jestem zmęczony. (I'm tired.) Sleep Sen sen Idę spać. (I'm going to sleep.) Wake up Budzić się BOO-dzeech sheh Budzę się wcześnie. (I wake up early.) Morning Poranek / Rano po-RAH-nek / RAH-no Wczesny poranek. (Early morning.) Evening Wieczór VYEH-choor Wieczór przed telewizorem. (Evening in front of TV.) Night Noc nots W nocy. (At night.) Day Dzień dzyen Cały dzień. (All day.) Time Czas chas Czas na obiad. (Time for lunch.) Habit Nawyk NAH-vik Dobry nawyk. (Good habit.) Routine Rutyna roo-TIH-nah Codzienna rutyna. (Daily routine.) Process Proces PRO-tses Proces gotowania. (Cooking process.) System System SIS-tem System jedzenia. (Eating system.) Positive Pozytywny po-zi-TIV-nih Pozytywne nawyki. (Positive habits.) Negative Negatywny ne-ga-TIV-nih Negatywne skutki. (Negative effects.) Important Ważny VAZH-nih Ważny posiłek. (Important meal.) Problem Problem PRO-blem Problem z apetytem. (Problem with appetite.) Solution Rozwiązanie roz-vy-ZA-nyeh Rozwiązanie problemu. (Solution to the problem.) Change Zmiana ZMYAH-nah Zmiana nawyków. (Change of habits.) Start Start / Zacząć start / ZAH-chonch Zacznij od śniadania. (Start with breakfast.) Stop Stop / Przestać stop / PSHEH-stach Przestań jeść. (Stop eating.) Continue Kontynuować kon-ty-nu-O-vach Kontynuować dietę. (Continue the diet.) Skip Pominąć / Ominąć po-MEE-noch / o-MEE-noch Pominąć posiłek. (Skip a meal.) Healthy Zdrowy ZDRO-vih Zdrowe jedzenie. (Healthy food.) Unhealthy Niezdrowy nyeh-ZDRO-vih Niezdrowe nawyki. (Unhealthy habits.) Diet Dieta dyeh-TAH Być na diecie. (To be on a diet.) Weight Waga VAH-gah Kontrola wagi. (Weight control.) Gain weight Przytyć pshee-TIH Chcę przytyć. (I want to gain weight.) Lose weight Schudnąć SKHOOD-noch Chcę schudnąć. (I want to lose weight.) Exercise Ćwiczenia chvee-CHEH-nya Ćwiczenia codziennie. (Exercise every day.) Gym Siłownia / Fitness see-woov-NYAH / FIT-nes Chodzić na siłownię. (Go to the gym.) Sport Sport sport Sport i zdrowie. (Sport and health.) Walk Spacer SPAH-tser Spacer po obiedzie. (Walk after lunch.) Run Biegać BYEH-gach Biegać rano. (Run in the morning.) Swim Pływać PWIH-vach Pływać w basenie. (Swim in the pool.) Bike Jeździć na rowerze YEZH-dzeech nah RO-veh-zeh Jeździć na rowerze. (Ride a bike.)  

➡️ Get the full episode breakdown at Biology of Trauma® Podcast – Episode 164: Could Your Trauma Be Disrupting Your Metabolism? The Weight Health Conversation What if the reason your body is holding onto weight has nothing to do with what you're eating — and everything to do with hormones you may not have heard about?  In this episode, Dr. Aimie talks with registered dietitian and author Ashley Koff to unpack the hidden world of weight health hormones: GLP-1, leptin, ghrelin, and more — and why optimizing them matters for everybody, not just people trying to lose weight. What you'll hear will change how you see your body — not as something failing you, but as a sophisticated ecosystem sending you signals worth decoding. Ashley reveals why 93% of Americans are metabolically dysregulated, how trauma and chronic stress directly suppress the hormones that regulate metabolism and body composition, and why "weight loss" as a goal is actually working against your biology. Whether you're curious about GLP-1 medications, perimenopause weight changes, or just why the scale never seems to match your effort — this conversation will shift everything. In This Episode You'll Learn:  (00:00): Introducing the connection - weight, metabolism and GLP-1 (03:06): The weight-trauma connection: Why the body holds on despite every effort (04:04):  What “weight health” means biologically — and why weight loss as a goal misses the point (07:17) The incretin discovery: How GLP-1, leptin, ghrelin, and seven other weight health hormones regulate your biology (10:53).Why 93% of Americans show signs of suboptimal metabolic health — and what that actually means for you (11:36) Ashley's pizza framework: The right sequence for assessing your metabolic ecosystem (16:00) How to assess your weight health hormones — and why a blood test alone won't tell you what you need to know (24:03) Perimenopause and menopause: Why digestion fails first — and how that drives belly fat and brain fog (31:25) Learned behaviors vs. hormone imbalance: How to tell what is biology and what is a survival strategy from childhood (38:33) Where to start: Ashley's first step for anyone wanting to optimize weight health (41:52) The deliciousness signal: Why a “seven or above” is a physiologic mechanism, not a preference (45:08) Ashley's final message — where to find (her book) Your Best Shot and her clinical resources Resources/Guides: Your Best Shot by Ashley Koff, RD: The Personalized System for Optimal   Weight Health — GLP-1 Shot or Not Ashley Koff's website — For more on digestive, metabolic, and hormone health optimization The Biology of Trauma®  Book by Dr. Aimie Apigian — Where you can find the framework for finding your block in Chapter 12 Free Guide: Steps to Identify and Heal Trauma by Dr. Aimie Apigian Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 56 — Hormones: A Portal Into Our Stored Trauma with Dr. Aimie Apigian Episode 75 — Fear Stored in the Gut: Attachment, Relational Trauma & Solutions for the Hyper-Sensitive Gut Episode 82 — Using Biological Rhythms to Recover From Trauma with Dr. Leslie Korn Episode 138 — Why Your Body Holds On When Your Mind Has Healed Episode 151 — Why Healed Trauma Returns in Perimenopause: Chinese Medicine Lens with Dr. Lorne Brown

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Welcome to Here's the Caveat, where we talk about leadership the way it actually works in the real world.Today we're tackling something most leadership books never talk about, the weight of leadership. The responsibility that comes with decisions that affect people, families, and organizations.We're going to look at a powerful principle from Scripture that every leader should understand what I call The Jethro Leadership Principle.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1896DM Nir Eyal tried every diet. Low fat. Vegetarian. Keto. Intermittent fasting. They all worked until they didn't. The moment someone planted a seed of doubt, he'd spiral into what psychologists call the "What the Hell Effect." One slice of pizza becomes the whole pie. Then the belief sets in: diets don't work. That belief was the real enemy. What changed everything was understanding that all human motivation comes from one thing: the desire to escape discomfort. Time management is pain management. Money management is pain management. Weight loss is pain management. Learn to manage the discomfort, and the game completely changes. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most women will research every stroller, bottle, and sleep schedule for their baby but spend almost no time thinking about how to support their own body during pregnancy.  In this episode, I'm sharing a “half baked” pregnancy update and pulling back the curtain on what I've actually been doing to support my body while growing this baby.  The reality is that most prenatal care is focused on monitoring the baby, not optimizing the mother's health. And while that makes sense medically, it also leaves a huge gap in how women care for themselves during one of the most physically demanding seasons of life.  Pregnancy is often treated like a time to pause your health goals, but I see it more like a sport that requires intentional preparation and support. In this episode, I walk through the team I've built around me including a functional practitioner, doula, midwife, pelvic floor physical therapist, chiropractor, and massage therapist and why I chose to outsource as many decisions as possible during this season.  I share what the first trimester actually looked like for me, from fatigue and nausea to the unexpected mental challenge of body image changes.  We also talk about the simple systems I'm using moving into the second and third trimesters, including strength training, daily movement, blood sugar stability, and pelvic floor work.  I explain how I'm thinking about nutrition not just for myself, but for my baby's long-term health and taste development. We'll also talk honestly about the physical discomforts of pregnancy and the moments that can make you question whether something is wrong. Finally, I share how researching birth options shifted my mindset from nervousness to genuine excitement, and why I ultimately decided on a home birth with a midwife and doula while still working with my OB for imaging.  If you're pregnant, planning to be, or just curious about a different approach to supporting your body through pregnancy, this episode offers a real, honest look behind the scenes.   Time Stamps:   (2:54) The Anatomy Scan (11:02) What I'm Doing/Will Do During Pregnancy (14:02) Midwife vs Traditional OBGYN Care (19:43) Letting Experts Help Me (28:24) Choosing A Home Birth --------------------- Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching --------------------- Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation.  --------------------- Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program --------------------- Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life! --------------------- Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share! --------------------- Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here! --------------------- Check out our Youtube Channel! --------------------- Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

In honour of International Women's Day, Dial Emma presents The Unsaid – a four-part mini-series exploring the emotional realities many women are living with, but rarely have language for. Each episode features two listener dilemmas and twenty minutes of thoughtful, compassionate reflection on the inner work women are doing beneath the surface of competence, independence and survival.In this week's episode, I explore the unseen emotional burdens women often carry for others. Many of us become “emotional regulators,” constantly soothing, managing, and fixing for family, friends and even colleagues, but it's often at the cost of our own wellbeing.I dive into why this pattern forms, how resentment and guilt signal crossed boundaries, and the crucial distinction between being present and being responsible for others' feelings. I also share some practical strategies for caring without carrying, including setting boundaries, tolerating discomfort, and how to let relationships wobble without collapsing.---Dial Emma is hosted by Emma Reed Turrell, produced by Lauren Brook.---Social media:Emma Reed Turrell @emmareedturrellDial Emma @dialemmapodcastEmail: contact@dial-emma.uk

In this episode, Dr. Sheila Carroll—pediatrician, obesity medicine physician, and certified life coach—explores the psychological and cultural forces behind unhealthy weight narratives. Rather than focusing on numbers on the scale, she argues for a broader approach to health that includes mindset, family habits, emotional awareness, sleep, and environment. The discussion highlights how parents and physicians can shift from weight-centric thinking to sustainable lifestyle modeling that supports children's long-term physical and mental well-being.. GET SOCIAL WITH US!

Send a textThe word deserve sounds positive. Encouraging, even. But when it comes to weight loss and your relationship with food, it can quietly become one of the most dangerous words you use with yourself.In this episode, I'm talking about the language of deserving and how it can work both for you and against you.Feeling like you deserve better health, more mobility, and a body that supports the life you want can be incredibly powerful. But the same word can also become a justification for the very behaviours that undermine the progress you're trying to make.“I had a rough day. I deserve this.” “I've been good all week. I deserve a break.” “I'll skip tracking today. I deserve it.”The problem isn't the food. The problem is what this kind of thinking does to the trust you're building with yourself.Weight loss isn't just about changing your body. It's about building a new relationship with food and learning to trust your own decisions again. When you use “deserving” as a reason to undo the commitments you've made to yourself, you're quietly pulling apart the progress you've been working so hard to build.In this episode, Charlotte talks about how the language we use with ourselves can either support the work we're doing or slowly undermine it.You deserve to reach your goal. You deserve to build trust with yourself. And you deserve a relationship with food that actually brings you peace.But sometimes the most important question is this:What do you really deserve right now and in the long run?In This EpisodeWhy the word “deserve” can be both motivating and dangerousHow “I deserve this” often becomes a justification for self-sabotageThe connection between deserving language and self-trustWhy short-term rewards can undermine long-term goalsThe mental side of building a new relationship with foodHow to pause and question the stories you tell yourself about foodSupport the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

In this episode of the Full of Beans Podcast, I'm joined by Mel Ciavucco, an integrative counsellor, writer and trainer, to talk about weight stigma and the impact it has on eating disorder treatment and recovery.This conversation explores something that often sits at the heart of eating disorders but is still too often left unspoken: the fear of weight gain, the internalised beliefs people hold about larger bodies, and the ways those beliefs can show up in therapy, treatment, and recovery.In this episode, we explore:What weight stigma is and why it matters in eating disorder workWhy fear of fatness is often central to eating disorder distressHow diet culture and anti-fat bias shape treatment and recoveryWhy people in larger bodies are often overlooked or misunderstood in servicesThe harm caused by focusing on weight loss instead of relationship with foodWhy “don't worry, we won't let you get fat” is so problematic in treatmentThe importance of curiosity over reassurance when exploring fear of weight gainHow therapists' own internalised biases can affect ethical practiceWhy body acceptance and safety are crucial for recoveryHow self-worth, anger, compassion, and social justice can all play a role in healingThis is such an important conversation about compassion, nuance, and creating a world where recovery feels safer for everybody.Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans PodcastFollow Full of Beans on InstagramCheck out our websiteListen on YouTubeVisit Mel's website or follow her on Instagram @melciavuccocounsellingContent warning: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, body image, weight stigma, fatphobia, and disordered eating.

EPISODE 684 - Cyndi Brec - THE THERANS SERIES, hidden truths, the weight of untold legends, and the power of preserving the past while daring to shape the futureMy name is Cyndi Brec. I love writing my heroine into dangerous webs of deception while I sip French vanilla iced coffee. I'm an avid reader turned YA fantasy romance writer with a strong background in Recreational Therapy who has penned The Therans Series. I have never thought of myself as an author, more of a storyteller. During my downtime, I started writing while caring for my husband, kids, and extended family. I'm a creative wordsmith who weaves tales that transcend the boundaries of reality—pure storytelling magic enriched by the unique lens of a dyslexic novelist. Ahead of publication, I've snagged several endorsements from notable authors and influencers: Jonas Saul, the bestselling author of the Sarah Roberts Series; Alan Warren, NBC Radio Host/Producer/Author; and Suzy Vadori, Author and critic of the Fountain Series and three-time Aurora Awards Finalist. I have also secured a 5-star rating from Readers' Favorite for The Therans: Secrets Beneath Scars and the second novel in the series, The Therans: Legends Never Die.I'm just a regular gal—storyteller, speaker, and co-host of the P English Literature podcast. I joke around, saying, "I'm a sidekick podcaster interviewing authors and serving book banter." I also speak on ‘Time Management Strategies for Authors Success: Managing Your Minutes,' aiming to inspire fellow authors to live their dreams. I champion pursuing dreams and embracing challenges, refusing to let disabilities hold me back. My faith has grown through resilience and determination.After marrying, I traveled to Europe and many of the States. However, Ohio is my home, where my husband and I have raised two great kids and several energetic dogs. My love of history was enriched by co-owning a 200-year-old historic watermill with Rich for over 20 years, which has fostered an appreciation of historical knowledge and cultivation of The Therans Series. The Watermill is the backdrop to the Theran story world and the creation of fictional creatures.Currently, I am working on an anthology and co-authoring a historical nonfiction book. This book will detail a historic Water Mill, its historical accounts, and the restoration process.Stay epic, write wild, read like it's your superpower, and never stop causing chaos with your words!Air hugs!https://www.inkerspen.com/cyndi-brechttps://cyndibrecauthor.wordpress.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

There are moments in life when you already know what you believe. You've thought it through. You've done the research. You understand the possible consequences.  And yet the real question isn't whether you're right.  The real question becomes: Can you live with yourself if you stay silent?  In this episode, we explore the internal weight that comes with holding back your voice when something in you knows it matters.  Because staying silent can protect a lot of things — your job, your income, your relationships, your reputation, even your sense of safety. And those are real considerations. They matter. But there's another cost that doesn't get talked about enough: the cost of self-betrayal.  When silence stops being wisdom and slowly becomes fear. When protecting comfort begins to fracture your sense of who you are. When you start wondering if the regret of not speaking might stay with you longer than the consequences of speaking ever would. This conversation isn't about reacting emotionally or speaking impulsively. It's about discernment, the kind that happens when integrity, pressure, and timing collide.  Because fear fades. Circumstances shift. But the relationship you have with yourself is the one you live with the longest.  If you've ever wrestled with the question “Is this my moment to speak?”, this episode is for you.

Chuck and Chris begin a new initiative working with The Journal of Hand Surgery on a quarterly journal club.  Nash and Macerena will choose the articles from the previous quarter and Chris and Chuck will review the articles and discuss practical implications.  This first episode includes discussion of the following articles from Q4 of 2025:Porche KM, Spinner RJ, Bishop AT, Pulos N, Shin AY. Age-Related Effects on Peripheral Nerve Regeneration. J Hand Surg Am. 2025 Dec;50(12):1498-1504. PMID: 40817901.Cardenas D, Dogaroiu A, Harirah M, Zhang AY, Odobescu A, Sammer DM. Biomechanical Comparison of Suture Caliber and Number of Passes in Epitendinous Repair. J Hand Surg Am. 2025 Oct;50(10):1278.e1-1278.e6. PMID: 39903150.Ritchie B, Saini J, Mack ZE, Munn A, Dhaliwal G, Roach KE, Manske SL, White NJ. Weight-Bearing Computed Tomography Analysis of Scapholunate Ligament Injury. J Hand Surg Am. 2025 Nov;50(11):1304-1312. PMID: 40944679.We are in need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Dr. Chuck Colson preaches on 1 Kings 10:14-29 in his sermon “The Weight of Gold.”

This sermon teaches that people often add phrases like “I swear” or “I promise” because simple honesty has been weakened by broken promises and lack of integrity. Drawing from Epistle of James 5:12 and Gospel of Matthew 5:33–37, it explains that God calls believers to such deep integrity that a simple “yes” or “no” is trustworthy without extra oaths. The message warns that careless promises can slowly damage relationships, families, and faith, just like a small crack that eventually shatters a windshield. Ultimately, Christians are called to live with radical integrity, deliberate simplicity, and serious accountability so that their lives—not decorated words—prove their faith and rebuild trust in their homes, church, and community.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

Have you ever reached a moment where you realize the weight of what you're carrying? You feel the responsibility. You see the sacrifice. You understand the pressure. And for a moment it can feel like everything is flowing out of your life — time, energy, leadership, service — with very little coming back in. But the Kingdom operates on a different rhythm. In Scripture, seasons of outflow are often seasons of sowing. Responsibility is frequently a sign of trust. And pressure can reveal the capacity God has already formed inside you.   Next steps: Join the Full Capacity Activation + Launch Event: https://julianapage.info/fullcapacity   Step into Courage Co. (formation for leaders & builders): www.courageco.org   Subscribe for more formation teachings, prophetic clarity, and practical discipleship for real life and leadership.

Ole Rollie joins the gang to discuss nudity in professional sport locker rooms and how it's a miracle that none of it has been documented. They then chat about how married couples should not move large in the house. This weeks friend or foe discusses how, in the fashion world, 2026 is the "Year of the Crack". Is that good or bad for society. Fun fact friday followed up by Before you Go were we learn that student driver is arrested while smoking pot. 00:17 Locker Room Culture and Camaraderie09:25 Male Locker Room Etiquette16:00 Public Shower Experiences21:23 Moving Challenges in Relationships29:58 Fashion Trends and Body Image34:49 Cultural Shifts in Nudity and Acceptance57:48 The Power of Influence01:01:10 The Weight of Guilt and Conscience01:03:37 The Absurdity of Historical Events01:06:26 The Ethics of Animal Experiments01:07:54 The Loopholes of Law Enforcement01:09:49 Public Perception of Law Enforcement01:11:37 Heroism in Unlikely Situations01:13:07 The Role of Dogs in Society01:15:28 Conspiracy Theories and Dog Breeding01:18:18 American Folklore: The Molasses Flood01:21:15 Driving Under the Influence: A Cautionary Tale01:22:24 The Consequences of Poor Decisions01:28:50 The Nuances of Cannabis and Driving01:34:27 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

In this episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Nate, and Bill start in the server room and end up staring down new “for the children” age‑verification laws aimed squarely at your operating system. They talk through wrangling tablets and printers with CUPS, why Framework laptops keep surviving industrial abuse, and how Deskflow brings Synergy/Barrier‑style magic to Wayland setups. From there, they dig into the new FIRST LEGO League robotics kits and what might be lost when classroom‑friendly AI kits replace hands‑on engineering. Finally, they unpack California and Colorado's OS‑level age‑verification bills, what “OS providers” really means, and why small Linux and BSD projects are already threatening to block entire states rather than bolt surveillance rails onto their distros. Show Links: CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) – https://www.cups.org/ LibreNMS – network and printer monitoring – https://www.librenms.org/ Framework Laptop – https://frame.work/ Deskflow – seamless multi‑computer control – https://cubiclenate.com/2026/02/13/deskflow-seamless-multi-computer-control/ Third Reality Zigbee devices – https://3reality.com/ LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kit (new FLL robots) – https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-computer-science-and-ai-45522 LEGO Education SPIKE Prime set – https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-spike-prime-set-45678 California AB 1043 – Digital Age Assurance Act overview – https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca/2025-2026/ab1043 Nate – Data has weight (but only on SSDs) – https://cubiclenate.com/2026/03/04/data-has-weight-but-only-on-ssds-blathering/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:52 Bill is a pro, trust me bro! 00:02:19 Printer monitoring, SNMP & copier contracts 00:07:01 Framework laptops in industrial environments 00:09:24 Framework durability, cases & drop protection 00:14:14 Deskflow – Wayland-friendly Synergy/Barrier 00:19:59 New FLL robots – kits, AI & concerns 00:33:10 Age verification laws hit Linux & BSD 00:38:58 Fines, liability & open-source maintainers 00:40:02 What counts as an “OS provider”? 00:44:43 Surveillance, mission creep & “for the children” 00:46:22 Future of OS compliance & responses 00:50:54 Guard rails 00:55:16 Wrap-up, jokes & closing banter 00:57:30 Data has weight 01:00:27 Outro Connect with the Hosts on Discord: Matt – @Dark1ltg Wendy – @Wendy.sh Nate – CubicleNate.com @CubicleNate Bill – @ctlinux on MastodonSpecial Guest: Bill.

I subscribe to a borderline ridiculous number of medical publications from which I receive an absolutely ridiculous number of emails. One headline caught my eye “GLP-1s Bringing Back Scurvy?” Get full access to Weight and Healthcare at weightandhealthcare.substack.com/subscribe

This week, the party begins the Rite of Repatriation. At long last, Skysunder may finally be made whole again. For Krohan, this is more than ritual—it's redemption. After everything that's happened, he stands on the brink of setting right a great wrong. The question is… will the ancestors agree?

In this episode I sit down with a friend to talk through her birth story and the years it took to really make sense of it. We talk about the powerful influence of Free Birth Society teachings, the pressure and dogma that can exist in birth spaces, and what it was like for her to navigate a breech baby, a c-section under general anesthesia, and the long process of untangling what she had internalized about birth, autonomy, and motherhood.

In episode 62 of Fill the Gap, hosts Tyler Wood, CMT and Dave Lundgren, CMT, CFA interview Keith Lerner, CMT, CFA, the CIO and Chief Market Strategist at Truist Advisory Services, about his “weight of the evidence” investment framework, which integrates history, economics, fundamentals, and technical analysis to guide portfolio decisions. Lerner explains how technical analysis serves as a critical accountability tool that can challenge narratives, force humility, and prompt timely portfolio adjustments when market data diverges from expectations. He discusses how the relative importance of different signals changes across market cycles, noting periods—such as sharp volatility events—when technicals deserve greater weight due to uncertainty in fundamentals or macro outcomes.Fill the Gap, hosted by David Lundgren, CMT, CFA and Tyler Wood, CMT brings veteran market analysts and money managers onto a monthly podcast. For complete show notes of every episode, visit: https://cmtassociation.org/development/podcasts/ Give us a shout:@dlundgren3333 or https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lundgren-cmt-cfa-63b73b/@_TBone_Pickens or https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-wood-cmt-b8b0902/@CMTAssociation orhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/cmtassociationCMT Association is the global credentialing authority committed to advancing the discipline of technical analysis in the financial services industry. We serve members in over 137 countries. Our mission is to elevate investors mastery and skill in mitigating market risk and maximizing return in capital markets through a rigorous credentialing process, professional ethics, and continuous education. CMT Association formed in the late 1960s with headquarters in lower Manhattan, NY and Mumbai, India.Learn more at: www.cmtassociation.org

Weight stigma affects far more than body size. It shapes healthcare, mental health treatment, and eating disorder recovery for people across all bodies. In this solo episode, eating disorder therapist Dr. Marianne Miller, LMFT, examines how anti-fat bias operates inside medical systems, mental health care, and everyday cultural messages about bodies. Weight stigma does not only harm people in larger bodies. It distorts how clinicians diagnose illness, how providers respond to symptoms, and how individuals relate to food, movement, and self-worth. People in larger bodies often face delayed diagnosis, dismissal of medical concerns, and barriers to eating disorder treatment. At the same time, people in smaller bodies frequently receive praise for behaviors that signal medical or psychological danger, which can hide eating disorders and delay care. In this episode, Dr. Marianne explores how weight stigma disrupts physical health, fuels disordered eating, and complicates recovery. Anti-fat bias increases stress, discourages people from seeking medical care, and encourages shame-based approaches to health. These pressures influence people across body sizes. They can lead individuals to distrust hunger cues, suppress bodily needs, and feel that their worth depends on body size. This conversation also explores how weight stigma interacts with other systems of oppression. Racism, ableism, gender bias, and class inequality can amplify weight-based discrimination in healthcare and mental health settings. When these systems overlap, people often experience greater barriers to accurate diagnosis, compassionate treatment, and sustainable eating disorder recovery. Dr. Marianne also discusses how a liberation-centered approach to treatment can support healing. Recovery becomes more possible when clinicians prioritize autonomy, body respect, and nervous system safety rather than weight control. Challenging anti-fat bias allows providers to offer more accurate care and helps clients rebuild trust with their bodies. If you have ever wondered why eating disorder recovery can feel harder in a culture obsessed with body size, this episode offers an important perspective. Addressing weight stigma creates space for more compassionate healthcare, more effective mental health treatment, and more accessible eating disorder recovery for people in every body.   Here are some related episodes: Anti-Fat Bias in Healthcare & Chronic Illness: Healing Body Image in a Marginalized Body With Ivy Felicia @iamivyfelicia on Apple and Spotify. Medical Weight Stigma & Eating Disorders on Apple & Spotify. Having Anorexia in a Larger Body: Navigating Medical Anti-Fat Bias & Lack of Care with Sharon Maxwell @heysharonmaxwell on Apple & Spotify.   Dr. Marianne Miller is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in eating disorder recovery, including ARFID, binge eating disorder, anorexia, and bulimia. Her work centers neurodivergent-affirming care, body liberation, sensory attunement, and trauma-informed treatment that supports long-term healing. You can learn more about therapy with Dr. Marianne Miller or explore her self-paced courses on eating disorder recovery via her website at drmariannemiller.com.

Weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Mounjaro are no longer just changing waistlines — according to new research; they're changing supermarket shelves too. Siobhan Maguire, consumer journalist explains why.

Join Alli's Intern Program - https://alliworthington.com/interns    When you set out to do something meaningful, distractions arise. Suddenly, reorganizing the junk drawer, researching new supplements, or learning about kangaroo development becomes urgent. The instant we prepare to stretch ourselves, productivity flares up everywhere except where it truly matters.   That's resistance. And it's sneaky. It doesn't always show up as fear; sometimes it masquerades as productivity—color-coding your pantry before you open your laptop counts. Other times, it takes on a spiritual or strategic tone, suggesting that extra thought or planning is needed.   Resistance wants to block meaningful work. When you feel it, name it and act. Choose your next step and begin now.   Timestamps:  (03:22) - Why Resistance Almost Always Shows Up the Moment You Decide to Do Something That Actually Matters (04:31) - Your Brain Is Wired for Safety, Not Calling (06:56) - Why Resistance Gets Louder the Closer You Get to Breakthrough (08:34) - Even Jesus Felt the Weight of Resistance (09:15) - How to Move Forward When Resistance Is Trying to Take You Out   WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE   Links to great things we discussed:    Wise Woman Era Alli's Product Recommendation - Jigsaw Health Electrolyte Supreme Start your Free 30-day trial of Uplift!   I hope you loved this episode!

Are you struggling with chronic illness or symptoms that just won't go away, and you've gotten to a point where it just feels like maybe no one understands your symptoms or what you're going through?Do your parents, family, or friends subtly or directly implying that don't really think you have anything? That you're overly sensitive and it's go away if you just chose to stop being so sensitive?Are you tired of explaining your symptoms or what day to day life is like to your family or friends - maybe they don't devalidate you like your family, but they have no idea how to respond other that "I'm so sorry you're going through that", and you feel even more alone than before you shared?Or - have you sat in a doctor's office, hoping someone would finally understand — and been met with blank stares and no answers?If you said yes to any of those questions, this episode is for you.Today's episode starts our series exploring the emotional weight of chronic illness. No protocols. No strategies. No fixing.In this series, I'm sharing the things that anchored me on my journey toward wholeness — even in seasons where I felt like (or literally was) making zero progress.The goal is simple: to slow down and talk about the matters of the heart.To sit together for a moment and reflect — with who you are right now, not the future healed version of you — how do you tend your heart? How do you find emotional, internal health?Because you don't have to be physically healthy first to find emotional health.In today's episode, we're diving into:what chronic illness can feel lonely, even when you're surrounded by loving peopletips on what to do with people who are not loving or supportive on your health journeyexamples of 2 people in the Bible who hit a "I can't take it any longer" moment in their life, how they responded, and what lessons we can learn from itpractical steps to take to combat chronic illness loneliness, with or without the support of your immediate friends and familyIf you've been doing everything you know how to do to get healthy and you're still not better, I hope this episode meets you exactly where you are. Not to fix you. But to strengthen something inside you that illness may have been quietly wearing down.P.S. In this episode, I'll be sharing from my own faith background, because that's where many of these lessons were shaped for me. But these conversations are for anyone who's looking for steadiness, hope, and emotional resilience in the middle of a hard season. I hope this blesses you!TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Chronic Illness Isolation 01:10 - Series Purpose and Scope 02:00 - What to Expect Today 03:38 - Why This Series Now 05:55 - Bible Stories for Resilience 06:40 - Science of Loneliness 10:35 - Supportive vs Dismissive People 12:24 - What to Do With Loneliness 13:52 - Elijah Hits the Wall 18:56 - God Meets Elijah Gently 23:34 - You Are Not Alone 25:24 - Modern Parallel and Community 27:48 - When Faith Heroes Hit Walls 28:45 - Moses Reaches Breaking Point 29:24 - The Weight of Millions 31:31 - Kill Me Now Prayer 32:56 - God Shares the Burden 33:51 - Loneliness Takeaways Begin 34:30 - Be Real and Journal It 36:07 - Find Safe People and Counselors 40:31 - Receive the Help Offered 43:44 - Ask Clearly for Support 47:19 - Ask God and Trust Provision 49:59 - Closing and Community InviteEPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 162// Constipation Remedies Not Working? Find Relief with These 4 Lab TestsWORK WITH US:Option #1)

The roster for the Virginia Tech Hokies football continues to take shape, and the size of this team is starting to stand out. In this episode, Pete and Sam break down the latest roster updates and what they tell us about the direction of the program.  Sons of Saturday reporter, Ryan Castle, recently spent time inside the Hokies' weight room and spoke with several assistants, giving us some behind-the-scenes insight into how the team is developing physically and what coaches are emphasizing this offseason.  The boys also discuss James Franklin's recent interview with Tech Sideline, which adds more context to some of the offseason changes.  Finally, Pete and Sam talk some hoops, more particularly, the men's tournament hopes and how they hinge on Saturday's game against UVA. Buy us a beer: buymeacoffee.com/twodeep

Recorded at one of the coolest spots in the thumb, Gobie's Pub!  More fallout from State Bowling with helmets and a wrong hole shirt.  Phil has an unpleasant experience.  Urban DIC calls in to bring shame to all of our favorite sports teams opponent's cities and areas.  Weight loss update and it's getting pretty cut throat.  The Grumpy Griller really loves Jewel...like a lot.    Featuring Urban DIC, The Grumpy Griller, Brian "The Blade", Hall of Famer Junior!, Phil Nichol, and Adam Filkins.  Make good choices!

So many women are lifting weights, but not in a way that builds muscle. In this episode of The LEANbody Show, I'm breaking down what lifting heavy actually means, how progressive overload really works, and why this matters so much for muscle, fat loss, and metabolic health. You'll learn: The biggest misconceptions around "lifting heavy". Clear signs your weights may be too light to build muscle. What progressive overload looks like in real life. Why consistency without intensity keeps women stuck. If your workouts feel easy, familiar, or the same month after month — this episode is your wake-up call.   Work With Me: ✨ Studio Strength Programs Structured workouts with built-in progressive overload. Home or gym. No guessing.

Samantha Rux from OSF Healthcare joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about a study that shows that regular exercise and weight training are more impactful for women than men. New research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology highlights greater exercise benefits for women compared to men. Tracking 400,000 individuals, the study found that women who work out regularly are 24% less likely to die early, compared to a 15% reduction for men. Women also saw a 36% lower risk of cardiovascular death, far outpacing men at just 14%. Nurse practitioner Mary O'Meara of OSF HealthCare urges women to add strength training to their routines, explaining that it can help combat muscle loss, improve heart health, and lower risks of dementia and osteoporosis. Proper protein intake and healthy fats are also recommended to maximize these benefits. A new study highlights a significant gender gap in heart health: women who exercise regularly experience a 36% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular events, compared to a 14% reduction in men. Mary O'Meara, a nurse practitioner at OSF HealthCare, points out that heart attacks in women are often missed, as symptoms can be subtle—fatigue, nausea, or heartburn—rather than intense chest pain. O'Meara emphasizes strength training and adequate protein intake, especially during menopause, to reduce risks of dementia, osteoporosis, and muscle loss. She also advocates for healthy fats like olive oil and fish oil in the diet, reminding women that it's never too late to start moving. Find more information at https://www.osfhealthcare.org/services/specialties/women.

It is February and still these branches are dressed in a flutter of leaves. Golden brown with a dark midrib and branching pinnate veins.

Are you actually stuck in your weight loss journey... or has your body simply adapted?     If you've ever felt frustrated watching the scale stop moving despite eating well and staying consistent, today's episode breaks down exactly why that happens.     Weight loss doesn't usually fail overnight.     Your body adapts and progress becomes less visible. What worked in the first few weeks often isn't enough to carry you to the next level.     So on today's Cabral Concept 3680, I'll explain why weight loss plateaus are completely normal, why the scale can be misleading, and what practical next steps to take so you can break through frustration and keep moving forward.     Enjoy the show! - - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show: StephenCabral.com/3680 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

Support the ShowIf this episode adds value to your life, help us grow the ALLSMITH mission.• Subscribe to the ALLSMITH Podcast on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify• Leave a rating and review so more people can discover the show• Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it• Support the brand by exploring ALLSMITH apparel at www.allsmith.coEvery listen, share, and review helps us reach more people searching for clarity, courage, and connection.⸻Episode OverviewThe heaviest things in life are often the decisions we avoid.The conversation we delay.The risk we postpone.The truth we already know but haven't acted on.In this solo episode, ALLSMITH founder Bryce Smith explores how indecision quietly shapes our lives and how courage, truth, and action can help us design a life instead of drifting through one.This episode is about choice, regret, time, adversity, and momentum and how the small decisions we make today shape the person we become tomorrow.⸻Key Takeaways• Indecision creates hidden stress and misalignment• Avoiding hard conversations keeps people stuck• Pain does not define identity. Your response does• Every life includes regret. Choose the regrets aligned with growth• Time is the real form of wealth• Action builds momentum and clarity⸻Episode Breakdown1. The Weight of Indecision“The heaviest things in life are unmade decisions.”Indecision quietly becomes emotional weight.Clarity rarely arrives before courage.⸻2. The Life You Tolerate“You are living the life you hate because you're afraid of a few uncomfortable conversations.”Truth creates alignment.Avoidance creates drift.⸻3. Pain Does Not Decide Identity“Heroes and villains share the same backstory of pain. The difference is choice.”Adversity is universal.Response is personal.⸻4. Choosing Your Regrets“Regrets are inevitable. The key is choosing the ones you can tolerate.”Growth regret teaches.Comfort regret lingers.⸻5. Time vs Money vs Life“We trade the thing we want most, time, for the thing we think will give it to us, money.”Success without time is fragile.Design your life intentionally.⸻6. Fear and Action“If you eliminate the downside, your action threshold drops.”Action builds momentum.Momentum builds identity.⸻Memorable Quotes“Indecision quietly becomes identity.”“Hard conversations forge honest lives.”“Pain is raw material. Your response is the author.”“Momentum creates belief.”⸻Timestamps00:00 The hidden weight of indecision03:00 Hard conversations and truth07:00 Adversity and identity11:00 Choosing your regrets15:00 Time vs money vs life19:00 Action and momentum⸻Follow @allsmithco for more conversations on wellness, mindset, lifestyle design, and peak human expression.Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

In this episode of Longevity by Design, host Dr. Gil Blander sits down with Dr. David Allison, Director of the USDA Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine. Together, they examine what it takes to build public trust in nutrition and longevity science, and why clear, reproducible evidence matters more than ever. David highlights how public perception and scientific rigor can drift apart, especially in fields crowded with strong opinions and shifting trends.David shares sharp insights on weight management, challenging the idea that slow and steady always wins. He explains the “dentistry model” of weight loss, where maintenance matters more than one-time fixes, and explores why most people regain weight without ongoing support. The discussion cuts through assumptions about exercise, protein, and processed foods, showing where animal research aligns, or fails to align, with human studies.Throughout, David pushes for honest communication and transparency in science. He urges listeners to question hype, look past nutrition fads, and recognize the real limits of current evidence. The episode offers practical wisdom for anyone who wants to approach health, nutrition, and longevity with both curiosity and caution. Guest-at-a-Glance

In this episode, David Wollen opens 2 Corinthians 4 to show how the promise of eternal glory enables us to endure present affliction without losing heart.

Weight loss and hormone health After 40 isn't about restriction, it's about rebuilding strength, balancing hormones, and creating sustainable habits that actually last. In today's episode, Maraya Brown is joined by Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, to break down hormone health, strength training, metabolism after 40, nervous system regulation, and how to create lasting energy and vitality in midlife.   About The Guest: Dr. Anthony Balduzzi is a health and weight loss expert and the founder of the Fit Mother Project and Fit Father Project, two of the leading health and weight loss programs for busy moms and dads over 40. He holds dual degrees in Nutrition and Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Balduzzi is most proud of helping more than 60,000 families in over 100 countries lose weight, get healthy, and transform their lives through his programs.   Connect with Dr. Balduzzi: Website: https://www.fitmotherproject.com/ Facebook: @fitmotherproject Instagram: @fitmotherproject YouTube: @fitmotherproject Podcast: The Fit Mother Project Podcast   The Women's Vibrancy Accelerator Trifecta: Your 90-Day Health Reset Ready to take your health to the next level? The Women's Vibrancy Accelerator Trifecta offers deep, personalized support to help you regain control of your energy, hormones, and well-being. This program includes: Three one-on-one calls with Maraya Dutch Plus Test and full assessment Bi-weekly live Q&A sessions Self-paced health portal covering energy, hormones, libido, and confidence   Podcast listeners get an exclusive discount. Use code PODCAST. Learn more and enroll now: https://marayabrown.com/trifecta/ _______________________ Free Wellness Resources Access free tools like the Menstrual Tracker, Adaptogen Elixir Recipes, Two-Week Soul Cleanse, Food Facial, and more. Download now: https://marayabrown.com/resources/ _______________________ Subscribe to The Women's Vibrancy Code Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Spotify. _______________________ Connect with the Show Find us on Facebook,  Linkedin | Website | Tiktok | Facebook Group _______________________ Apply for a Call with Maraya Brown Start your journey with personalized support. Apply here: https://marayabrown.com/call  _______________________ About Maraya Brown Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine-trained Women's Health and Wellness Expert (CNM, MSN). She helps women feel energized, confident, and connected to themselves and their lives. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in energy, hormones, libido, confidence, and deep transformation. _______________________ Disclaimer The content of this podcast is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical or professional advice. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional before making any health decisions.     This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact 

If you are worried about eating disorders, disordered eating, dieting, or the intense focus on weight in today's culture, this episode is for you.In this episode of Family in Focus, I explore what actually happens when weight becomes the hidden focus in your home and how that quiet shift can shape your child's relationship with food, body image, and self-worth.Because it is rarely just about weight.When weight becomes the center of conversations, concerns, or decision-making, it often creates stress patterns that influence eating behaviors, emotional regulation, and family dynamics. Over time, those patterns can increase risk for disordered eating.This episode is about awareness, prevention, and protection.We discuss:• The rise in eating disorders and disordered eating• How weight-focused thinking increases stress in families• Why fear-based approaches to prevention often backfire• The connection between stress, control, and eating behaviors• How diet culture and social messaging shape kids' body image• Why awareness is the first step toward prevention• How to build protective patterns that support a healthy relationship with food and bodyIf you want to reduce stress around food, decrease eating disorder risk, and build long-term protection for your child's relationship with their body, this episode offers a thoughtful place to begin.New episodes air every Wednesday.Join The Exhale, my newsletter for parents who want less stress around food, body image, and weight concerns and more confidence at the dinner table:https://www.wendyschofermd.com/the-exhaleLearn more about working together:https://www.wendyschofermd.comTo schedule a consult:https://wendyschofermdscheduling.as.me/consultFollow along and continue the conversation:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendyschofermd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wendyschofermdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendyschofermd/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-schofer-md/While I am a doctor, I am not your doctor. This podcast is for education, not medical advice.

If you've lost weight before, regained it, and now find yourself terrified of repeating the past, this episode is for you. In today's conversation, we're breaking down what's really happening when weight loss slows down, and why that fear you feel is often just an old memory firing, not a present-day warning. You'll learn: Why sustainable weight loss naturally slows as you get closer to your goal The science behind metabolic adaptation and decreasing calorie needs Why the scale fluctuates daily (even when you're doing everything right) How to stop treating the scale like a countdown clock Why urgency around weight loss creates more stress, not faster results How to trust yourself instead of the number If you're tired of starting over, tired of obsessing over the scale, and ready for weight loss that lasts, this episode is for you.    PS: Let's spread this message There are women who need to hear that their purpose is not 20 pounds away. If you host a podcast, or you know someone whose audience includes women stuck in the weight loss waiting room, I would love to bring this conversation to them. You can reach me at: lizzie@confidentbody.coach Let's get this message into the hands of the women who are ready to stop waiting.   Get the book my new book LIGHT: The New Psychology of Weight Loss CLICK HERE to get it in ebook format. Or CLICK HERE to get in in hard cover or audiobook. Also, check out my first book: You Are A Miracle

Send a textThe Mediterranean diet has become medical gospel—promoted by diabetes organizations, heart health foundations, and doctors worldwide. But when I looked at the actual evidence, I found something shocking: the one major study proving its benefits was so flawed it had to be retracted. And when NICE updated their cardiovascular disease guidelines in 2023, they admitted there was "no available evidence" comparing dietary interventions to normal diets, so they made recommendations based on "clinical experience and expert opinion" instead. In this episode, I expose how decades of lifestyle advice rest on a foundation of observational studies that can't prove causation, one retracted trial, and guidelines that openly admit the evidence doesn't exist. I explore why we ignored Japan despite identical findings, how the Mediterranean diet reflects Eurocentric superiority rather than scientific rigor, and why telling Black, brown, and indigenous communities to abandon their cultural foods for olive oil is racist as f*ck. The evidence doesn't support what we're being told and it's time we started demanding better.Ge, Long, Behnam Sadeghirad, Geoff D. C. Ball, et al. ‘Comparison of Dietary Macronutrient Patterns of 14 Popular Named Dietary Programmes for Weight and Cardiovascular Risk Factor Reduction in Adults: Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomised Trials'. The BMJ 369 (April 2020): m696. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m696.Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: Get a free script when you sign up THE WEIGHTING ROOM: Community with a neurodivergent flavour. **BOOK CLUB** exclusive to Weighting Room members. CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journey MASTERCLASS LIBRARY: Become an expert in your condition and the weight inclusive ways to manage it FREE GUIDES:Evidence-based, not diet nonsense Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Grief isn't a ‘real menopause symptom', I know, but… how can I host a podcast for people affected by cancer and not talk about grief!Grief isn't only about losing someone we love. It can also mean the loss of fertility, the loss of identity when our bodies and sexuality feel unfamiliar, the loss of certainty about our future, or even the loss of trust in a body that feels changed by treatment. And grief comes up in most of our conversations!So in this episode, I am joined by therapeutic coach Henny Flynn to talk about it.Henny runs our Empowered Menopause After Cancer programs, and she is an incredible coach with so much wisdom and knowledge.Subscribe to our Menopause And Cancer newsletter: https://menopauseandcancer.aweb.page/p/4cfed538-bdea-4608-b0bf-d35f26bfa946If you want to learn more about how you can tackle some of your most stubborn menopause symptoms, get a copy of Dani's book here: https://amzn.eu/d/bjU18OMOther Episodes with Henny:Ep 110 - Fierce and Practical Self-Compassion: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-110-fierce-and-practical-self-compassion/id1631842514?i=1000660975386Episode 162 - Beyond Being Strong: Self-Compassion and the Realities of Life After Cancer: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-162-beyond-being-strong-self-compassion-and/id1631842514?i=1000710207943Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro07:42 Empowered Menopause Support Gap18:17 Facing Grief with Compassion21:33 Survivor or Victim: Embracing Grief25:34 Navigating Grief and Uncertainty28:47 The Weight of Constant Grief35:04 "Walk, Talk, Heal Together"37:32 "Bravery and Self-Compassion"39:36 "Addressing Grief as Actionable"Connect with us:For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub

First Take resumes with Zion opening up about his injury issues. Perk and Stephen A. defend their past takes on his fluctuating weight. (0:00) Then Seth Greenberg tells us who the best freshman NBA prospect is right now! (13:00) Next, we react to Chris Canty's top 5 NFL trades he wants to see! Myles Garrett is heading where?? (28:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Weight loss isn't a mystery — but your brain might be making it feel like one.In this episode, I share the tried and true stuff that actually works. If you're ready to stop chasing secrets and start seeing real results, then this episode is for you! It will simplify everything and empower you to make more progress than ever before.It was all inspired by a coaching conversation where a client gave me three obstacles she was experiencing . . .“I don't like to cook”“I don't really like much healthy food,” “There's something I'm missing” I'll explain why the real issue isn't missing information — it's missing consistent mastery of the basics.In the episode, I break down:The stuff that REALLY works (no gimmicks)Why your brain loves serving up obstaclesThe truth about whether or not you have to meal prep to lose weightWhy successful change requires learning to “love what you hate”If you want to lose weight, keep it off, and stop feeling confused about what works… then crank the volume up and let's do this! LAST MONDAY RESET EVER WORKSHOP: www.EverybodyHatesDiets.com

How much mental and emotional energy do you spend thinking about your weight? And here's the follow-up question: Is it worth it? Is all that energy actually improving your life, making you happier, or making you worth more? Today I'm offering a completely different perspective: What if your perfect weight isn't a number at all, but rather a state of being? A way of moving through this world where food and your body just don't dominate your thoughts. If you get nothing else from this episode, write this down: Your perfect weight is perfect freedom. In this episode, you'll discover: Why there's no such thing as a perfect weight (and what to focus on instead) How to redefine "perfect weight" as perfect freedom Real-life examples of what perfect freedom looks like The science behind why fighting your natural weight range backfires Why restriction creates the food obsessions you're trying to escape How to use your mental energy for relationships, work, and dreams instead of weight monitoring Starting points for moving toward weight-inclusive health The truth: Your worth isn't tied to your size Your perfect weight is when you can: ✅ Enjoy dinner with friends without calculating calories ✅ Skip a workout because you're tired (without guilt) ✅ Be fully present on date night instead of scanning menus ✅ Go on vacation without needing a "detox" afterward ✅ Nourish your body with variety—free from restriction THE CORE MESSAGE Your perfect weight is perfect freedom. Instead of focusing on a perfect number, focus on finding perfect trust within yourself and your body. We've been conditioned to believe that constant vigilance around food and exercise is the only path to health. But what if that very vigilance itself is what's unhealthy? WHAT PERFECT FREEDOM LOOKS LIKE Your perfect weight is: Enjoying an evening out with friends without guilt as an uninvited guest Laughing over shared appetizers and ordering what sounds good Driving home thinking about conversations, not calories consumed Listening to your body and skipping workouts when tired Understanding that rest is just as important as movement Being fully present during date night—looking into your partner's eyes instead of secretly scanning menu calorie counts Coming home from vacation with memories of experiences, not regrets about what you ate THE SCIENCE BEHIND FREEDOM Our bodies are incredibly diverse. Research increasingly shows that health can exist at many different sizes. Each of us has a genetically influenced weight range where our body functions best—I call this the "freedom point" (others call it set point). Fighting against this natural range requires constant effort and often results in harmful weight cycling. The truth about BMI: It was never designed to be an individual health marker. It was created as a population-level statistical tool, and its creator explicitly warned against using it for individual health evaluation. Health is about: Sustainable habits Mental wellbeing Social connections Physical markers like blood pressure and cholesterol Many of which improve through healthy behaviors regardless of weight changes WHY RESTRICTION BACKFIRES Your body and brain are wired to resist famine. When you severely restrict food groups or calories, your body fights back. This is where obsessive food thoughts come from—not lack of willpower. This is biology. The surprise: Food obsessions actually diminish when you start eating enough for your body, including previously forbidden foods. The rebellious urge to binge fades when no foods are labeled as "bad" or "good." REDEFINING YOUR RELATIONSHIP How would you eat if you knew your weight would never change? What would you accomplish if you weren't constantly monitoring your appearance or planning your next diet? Your perfect weight means: Days not consumed by food or body thoughts Using mental energy for relationships, work, passions, dreams Vacation doesn't end with detox or start with restriction Enjoying local cuisines without anxiety Coming home with memories, not regrets STARTING POINTS FOR FREEDOM 1. Work with weight-inclusive practitioners Dietitians specializing in intuitive eating Therapists who understand body image Coaches trained to focus on here and now without scale measurements 2. Curate your media consumption Unfollow accounts that make you feel bad about your body Unfollow accounts promoting restrictive eating Do a social media detox if it's not helping you make pro-recovery choices 3. Practice real self-compassion The path isn't linear—there will be ups and downs Treat yourself with kindness rather than judgment This makes the journey manageable and rewarding 4. Ground yourself in truth Your worth isn't tied to your size You deserve respect, love, and dignity at any weight Your body is a vessel carrying you through this precious life It deserves appreciation for what it does, not criticism for how it looks THE ULTIMATE TRUTH Your perfect weight isn't a destination you achieve once and check off a to-do list. It's an ongoing relationship with your body that evolves over time. There will be days you feel completely at peace with your body and food. There will be days old thought patterns creep back in. That's totally normal. What matters is the overall direction: moving toward more freedom, more self-compassion, and being less preoccupied with controlling your body. KEY QUOTES

Forrest is joined by journalist and author Michael Easter to discuss how we can make our lives better by making them (the right kind of) harder. They start with one of modern life's paradoxes: things have gotten much easier, but this hasn't led to more happiness or fulfillment. Michael talks about how our biological wiring backfires in today's world of abundance, why humans need a mission, and the vital experiences we've lost. Other topics include problem creep, how everything has become a slot machine, rucking, and the “super medium” body. About our Guest: Michael Easter is a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, journalist, and best-selling author of The Comfort Crisis, Scarcity Brain, and Walk with Weight. Michael is also the author of the #1 Substack in the Health & Wellness category, Two Percent. Key Topics:  0:00: Intro 2:10: How our world became engineered for comfort 7:39: Problem creep 10:49: Michael's experience with sobriety 15:00: Abundance in today's world: the industrial revolution, social media, and slot machines 21:17: Why we need a mission 25:31: Building resilience in a world of comfort and abundance 29:30: Personal agency vs systemic forces 38:09: The lost experience of boredom 48:19: Walking with weight 1:00:46: Getting back into nature 1:10:41: Recap Support the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. SponsorsVisit https://carawayhome.com/BEINGWELL to take an additional 10% off your next purchase of non-toxic cookware made modern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we ignoring the most important issues of justice while fighting over trivial things? In this episode of the Voxology podcast, Mike and Tim tackle the heavy reality of the Epstein files and the church's response to systemic injustice. Join us for an honest conversation about anger, accountability, and a powerful message on faith. ⚖️ JUSTICE AND THE EPSTEIN FILES Things get serious as Mike reads a phenomenal post by Pastor Brian Drinkwine. We dive deep into the recent news surrounding the Epstein files, the Department of Justice, and political figures. ⛪ THE CHURCHS RESPONSE This is a raw look at how American Christianity has become skilled at straining gnats and swallowing camels. Why do we go to war over church carpet colors but stay silent on the exploitation of the vulnerable? We discuss the heartbreak of losing trust in leaders and the challenge of Matthew 20. Jesus asks if we can drink the cup of reckoning without rushing to defend our political tribes. THE POWERS AND PRINCIPALITIES Then, Mike and Tim explore the concept of powers and principalities, the wisdom of God versus human wisdom, and redefine what freedom in Christ truly means. The conversation is rich with personal reflections, cultural critiques, and a call to action for listeners to engage with the world around them. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Gratitude 00:57 Creative Outlets: Music and Expression 02:59 Reflections on Current Events and Social Media 06:03 The Epstein Files and Moral Outrage 09:49 The Weight of Accountability and Justice 12:05 Punk Culture and Social Commentary 16:01 Holding the Cup of Reckoning 20:07 Destruction as a Form of Creation 24:06 The Weight of Idealism 27:43 Understanding Systemic Evil 30:08 The Powers and Their Influence 34:39 Philosophy and Spiritual Forces 45:24 Redefining Freedom in Christ 01:01:06 "Hope" is the thing with feathers -By Emily Dickinson SUPPORT THE CHANNEL If you appreciate this conversation, please rate and review the podcast to help others find us! Leave a comment below with your thoughts on today's topics, and do not forget to subscribe for more episodes of the Voxology podcast! As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/VOXOLOGY?ref=shop_sugg_market Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

Hot flashes. Brain fog. Extra weight that won't budge. You're not imagining it — and you're not powerless. Dr. Amy Shah, MD, double board-certified physician and author of Hormone Havoc, says food is the most underused tool for navigating menopause — but most doctors never bring nutrition up. We explore her 30-30-3 method, the power of protein timing, why most women are way under the daily recommended fiber intake, which probiotic foods ease symptoms, and how small, sustainable shifts can restore your energy, sharpen your focus, and help you feel like yourself again. Fix your gut. Feel like yourself again, beauties! FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET INBOX INSPO: Sign up for our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AGE BOLDLY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend!   I'm looking forward to sharing with you some of our community's questions that have come in over the past few weeks…   Ryan: First off, I would like to say thanks for all that you do in supporting a healthy community, it's greatly appreciated. My question has to do with what and how much physical activity should you do while you are sick, along with what additional health modalities would you suggest. When you are sick or feeling like you're getting sick, do you continue hitting your 10,000 steps per day? Weight lift? Cardio? HIIT? Continue working out but at a reduced intensity? Should you substitute some activity for red light? Sauna? Yoga? And how would this differ from a cold to a fever? Thanks again!      Ann: Hi Dr. Cabral and as always thank you for being such a champion for us out here :) A friend swears that Milk Thistle helped her when she was battling liver cancer. I have NAFLD and am working to reduce it, and besides the ways you have outlined to help (episode 3017), I'm wondering if milk thistle could be a good addition? Thank you so much - have a blessed day:)      Dawn Marie:  Hi, Dr. Cabral. I had mono as a child, and again in 2023 when I was 48 years of age. In 2023, I was on day 17 of the detox when the mono re-emerged and I was quite sick, almost requiring hospitalization--liver enzymes quite high, thickening of gallbladder walls, and enlarged spleen. My doctor actually wrote me a referral to a surgeon to likely have my gall bladder removed! Thank goodness, after years of listening to your podcasts, I knew to do some research and discovered that after I recovered from the mono, all would return to normal and they did. My understanding is that Epstein-Barr "lives" in the liver and is difficult to fully heal from. I'd like to "kick it out" for good. Is there a way to fully heal from EBV? Is there any risk of it re-emerging if I try to do another 21-day detox?      Dylaini: Hi Dr Cabral! Thanks for all you do, you're a wealth of knowledge! I am working with a lot of tinnitus clients and some claim it's from being in the military and being exposed to loud noises, do you think this is simply a "stress" on the body and isn't necessarily a permeant issue from being exposed to loud noises? Thanks again!     Josephine: Hi Dr Cabral, you've been an amazing ing help to me over the years, thank you. I'm a 44year old woman living in Australia. I have idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH) on my legs and arms. I get this much more so than brown pigment spots. I understand sun protection is the best way to prevent this, however I'm wondering if you have any tips for how to treat it (most sources say pigment won't come back) and also what supplements or topical treatments (excluding sunscreen) might make the skin less susceptible. Thanks!    Thank you for tuning into this weekend's Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right! - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/3677 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!