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Beth Akers, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, author of Game of Loans and Making College Pay and former White House economist under President George W. Bush. What Today's Economy Means for New College Grads

Today we're diving into what luxury buyers are really looking for in a home, and what defines a true Legacy Property, especially here in Oregon's breathtaking McKenzie River Region. What Today's Luxury Buyers Are Seeking What Defines a True Legacy Property Why the McKenzie River Region Embodies It All Tap here to view FEATURED PROPERTY FOR SALE  Tap on the photo of the property below for more Details on it's WEBPAGE   FOLLOW this Podcast Show to be informed of new episodes in your favorite Podcast App ~ Your Host, Judy Casad, Broker, Luxury Advisor  |  ABR, SRES, Certified Negotiator, Top Producer with Windermere Real Estate/Lane County, Licensed to help you Buy or Sell in the State of Oregon.  Call Judy to start planning your next move!   541-968-2400   judy@windermere.com - www.judycasad.com Tap the Category that resonates with your life today Home Improvement  Maximize investment, Smart maintenance to-do's Buying To Invest  What to look for, Property Search, Get Pre-Approved! Selling Property  Home or Land, Senior adults downsizing, Value Report Homeowners Best Moves  Bonus episodes about Financial Planning, Market Updates, Trailers about the show and interviews with Real Estate Brokers. Support us by sharing this Podcast with your network of friends & family ~ We appreciate and value your comments to bring you information that resonates with you... and help us keep this Podcast alive! Facebook Homeowners Best Real Estate Moves Listen on your computer Podcast.JudyCasad.com Send me your feedback questions and topic suggestions. Who knows? You just might be a guest on our next show! We do not receive any compensation for mentioning or endorsing product or services discussed in the episode. My Brokerage compensation comes to me upon the closing of a sale. I value your support and your feedback to keep this show continuing to bring You, a wealth of information!      

This Halloween, we’re looking at some new inflation data that's got the Federal Reserve in good spirits. Its preferred inflation measure shows inflation fell to 2.1% last month, moving ever-so-closer to the Fed's 2% target. We’ll get into why core inflation complicates the Fed’s good news. And, we’ll unpack why some Meta investors were spooked when CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company will amp up its artificial intelligence spending. Plus, Starbucks is getting a brand makeover, and the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a World Series win. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Meta posts Q3 earnings beat, but stock falls on heavy spending plans” from Yahoo Finance “What Today’s Inflation Data Will Mean for Next Week’s Fed Meeting” from CNBC “Inflation Cooled Further in September, PCE Index Shows” from The New York Times “7 ways Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol plans to change the coffee chain” from NBC Chicago “Los Angeles Dodgers defeat New York Yankees in five games to win World Series” from NBC News Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap. The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

This Halloween, we’re looking at some new inflation data that's got the Federal Reserve in good spirits. Its preferred inflation measure shows inflation fell to 2.1% last month, moving ever-so-closer to the Fed's 2% target. We’ll get into why core inflation complicates the Fed’s good news. And, we’ll unpack why some Meta investors were spooked when CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company will amp up its artificial intelligence spending. Plus, Starbucks is getting a brand makeover, and the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a World Series win. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Meta posts Q3 earnings beat, but stock falls on heavy spending plans” from Yahoo Finance “What Today’s Inflation Data Will Mean for Next Week’s Fed Meeting” from CNBC “Inflation Cooled Further in September, PCE Index Shows” from The New York Times “7 ways Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol plans to change the coffee chain” from NBC Chicago “Los Angeles Dodgers defeat New York Yankees in five games to win World Series” from NBC News Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap. The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

This Halloween, we’re looking at some new inflation data that's got the Federal Reserve in good spirits. Its preferred inflation measure shows inflation fell to 2.1% last month, moving ever-so-closer to the Fed's 2% target. We’ll get into why core inflation complicates the Fed’s good news. And, we’ll unpack why some Meta investors were spooked when CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company will amp up its artificial intelligence spending. Plus, Starbucks is getting a brand makeover, and the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a World Series win. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Meta posts Q3 earnings beat, but stock falls on heavy spending plans” from Yahoo Finance “What Today’s Inflation Data Will Mean for Next Week’s Fed Meeting” from CNBC “Inflation Cooled Further in September, PCE Index Shows” from The New York Times “7 ways Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol plans to change the coffee chain” from NBC Chicago “Los Angeles Dodgers defeat New York Yankees in five games to win World Series” from NBC News Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap. The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

Welcome to the final day of our Law of Attraction Manifestation Challenge!    Today's focus is on a reflection technique to celebrate achievement in your personal growth. Let's dive into episode #332 The Manifestation Challenge Day 7 Celebrate Your Achievement. This was a powerful week of setting intentions, creating a mindset shift, and self improvement. So, today we will be celebrating success.    Today, you'll learn why it's important to continue to maintain a positive mindset, using empowering visualization and loa techniques in your personal development.    In this video, you'll learn how to manifest using manifestation techniques such as the Law of Assumption to help remove limiting beliefs.   Revisit this weeks challenge, where we begain with learning how to set intentions and manifest. This is like having your very own peronal development school at your finger tips.   

  The Friday Five for September 20, 2024: AEP Countdown & Ask Integrity Shoppers FOMC September 2024 Meeting New Features From iOS 18 Release Instagram Teen Account Changes Ask ASG Mailbag: Send Us Your Questions   Ask ASG Mailbag: Send Your Insurance Marketing & Sales Questions to ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com   AEP Countdown & Ask Integrity Shoppers: Learn about Ask Integrity™: https://integrity.com/ask-integrity/   Learn more about PlanEnroll: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/ MedicareCENTER: https://integrity.com/medicarecenter/ Not partnered with Integrity? Register here: https://identity.integrity.com/register   FOMC September 2024 Meeting: “Consumer Price Index - August 2024.” BLS.Gov, U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics, 11 Sept. 2024, www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf. “Employment Situation Summary - 2024 M08 Results.” BLS.Gov, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 Sept. 2024, www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm. Mercado, Darla. “Fed Blog Recap: Chair Jerome Powell Defends Central Bank's Decision to Go Big with First Cut.” CNBC, CNBC, 18 Sept. 2024, www.cnbc.com/2024/09/18/fed-meeting-live-updates-traders-await-september-interest-rate-cut.html. “Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement.” FederalReserve.Gov, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 18 Sept. 2024, www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20240918a.htm. Mena, Bryan, et al. “First Fed Rate Cut since Covid.” CNN, Cable News Network, 18 Sept. 2024, www.cnn.com/business/live-news/federal-reserve-interest-rate-09-18-24/index.html. “Meeting Calendars and Information.” FederalReserve.Gov, The Federal Reserve, www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm. Accessed 18 September 2024. “Personal Income and Outlays, July 2024.” BEA.Gov, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), 30 Aug. 2024, www.bea.gov/news/2024/personal-income-and-outlays-july-2024.   New Features from iOS 18 Release: Nield, David. “How to Use Apple's Distraction Control Feature in Safari.” Wired, Conde Nast, 6 Sept. 2024, www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-safari-distraction-control-feature/. “iOS 18: Get Rid of Website Distractions in Safari.” MacRumors.Com, MacRumors, 16 Sept. 2024, www.macrumors.com/how-to/ios-18-get-rid-of-website-distractions-in-safari/. “iOS 18 Is Available Today, Making iPhone More Personal and Capable than Ever.” Apple.Com, Apple, 16 Sept. 2024, www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/09/ios-18-is-available-today-making-iphone-more-personal-and-capable-than-ever/. “Watchos 11 Is Available Today.” Apple.Com, Apple Newsroom, 18 Sept. 2024, www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/09/watchos-11-is-available-today/.   Instagram Teen Account Changes: Roth, Emma. “Instagram Is Putting Every Teen into a More Private and Restrictive New Account.” Verge.Com, The Verge, 17 Sept. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/9/17/24246423/instagram-teen-account-private-restrictive. “Instagram's New Privacy Protections for Minors Could Hamper App's Ads Biz.” Thedrum.Com, The Drum, 17 Sept. 2024, www.thedrum.com/news/2024/09/17/instagram-s-new-privacy-protections-minors-could-hamper-the-app-s-ads-biz-experts. Ortutay, Barbara. “Instagram Makes Teen Accounts Private as Pressure Mounts on the App to Protect Children.” AP News, Associated Press, 17 Sept. 2024, apnews.com/article/instagram-meta-teen-accounts-kids-425a05cc37f81b6ff2b7439d3884c54a. “Introducing Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-in Protections for Teens, Peace of Mind for Parents.” About.Fb.Com, Meta, 17 Sept. 2024, about.fb.com/news/2024/09/instagram-teen-accounts/. “New Protections to Give Teens More Age-Appropriate Experiences on Our Apps.” About.Fb.Com, Meta, 11 Jan. 2024, about.fb.com/news/2024/01/teen-protections-age-appropriate-experiences-on-our-apps/.   Ask ASG Mailbag: Send Your Insurance Marketing & Sales Questions to ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com   Resources: 4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG617R5 How to Keep Clients Safe from Insurance Fraud: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG619 Organization Tips and Tricks for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period: https://ritterim.com/blog/organization-tips-and-tricks-for-the-medicare-annual-enrollment-period/    The Hidden Value of Selling Medicare Supplements During AEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-hidden-value-of-selling-medicare-supplements-during-aep/ What Today's Financial Environment Means for Medicare Beneficiaries & Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG618   Follow Us on Social!  Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance     Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 1:5-14. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/2mzdyxw7pmq67ct/Hebrews_01_05-14_pt1.pdf/file The visual slides of this study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/nh0q6qiinxcluh4/Hebrews_01_05-14_pt1_SLIDES.pdf/file Topics covered: Christ's superiority over angels, demonstrated in seven Old Testament citations -- God the Father's declaration of Jesus as His Son -- Jesus as the only true Son of God -- The Greek denotes that Jesus, as Son, was made of the same “stuff” as God -- Jesus appointed by the Father as His Son -- The roles of the three persons of the Trinity -- The significance of the word “Today” in verse 5 -- What “Today” references -- Psalm 2 as a Messianic psalm -- The three persons of the Trinity speaking in Psalm 2. For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com

THE ONE & ONLY NINJA! "Mighty" Demetrious Johnson welcomes WORLD FAMOUS Fortnite streamer, the ONE and ONLY Tyler Blevins, AKA NINJA! Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code MIGHTY at turtlebeach.com/MIGHTY! #turtlebeachpod 0:00 Intro  0:55 Welcome Ninja!  1:40 Ninja LOVES Legend of Legaia  3:41 One of Ninja's FAVORITE Things in Video Games  4:37 What Today's Games Are Missing  6:12 Legends of Legaia is LEGENDARY  7:13 DJ Didn't Like THIS About Video Games as a Kid  7:51 Ninja Tried to Remake Legends of Legaia? 9:10 Turtle Beach!  10:09 GFuel!  11:57 Are Video Games JUST Made For Streaming Today?  14:34 Ninja's Take on Microtransactions in Video Games 15:58 PEAK Ninja: Fortnite with Drake and Travis Scott 17:46 Does Ninja Watch MMA?  18:37 PEAK Ninja: THE MOST Money Ninja Made From Twitch  21:03 VIIA Hemp!  22:22 Why Ninja Was So Successful  24:35 Ninja WISHED He Did THIS Differently   27:08 Does Merch Make Good Money?  29:45 Leaving Twitch for Mixer and Why Mixer Failed  35:03 Dr Disrespect Almost Went to Mixer?!  35:52 Leaving Big Organizations and Still Making Money  37:08 Ninja GRINDED on Mixer  38:20 Why Does Ninja Stream on All Platforms? 42:08 Ninja's Streaming Schedule   43:17 How Ninja Picks His Games He Plays on Stream  49:01 THIS Ruined Streaming for DJ  49:32 Kai Cenat is SO GOOD at Streaming  50:04 Ninja is a LIFELONG Gamer  51:00 Streaming Doesn't Last Forever  52:38 People LOVE Hating on Ninja  55:09 Ninja's Take on GTA 6  59:26 Where to Watch Ninja  1:00:06 Playing Poker with Ryan Garcia…  1:01:02 Mighty Merch SEASON 1!  1:01:45 Mighty Recap! 1:01:58 Mixer PAID Ninja  1:03:03 Ninja is So Open  1:03:54 DJ HATES This About Streaming  1:05:50 DJ Will Stream GTA 6?  1:07:11 DJ LOVES This About Ninja   1:09:49 Max Holloway vs DJ For the Video Game BMF?  1:11:09 DJ LOVES Gaming 1:12:08 Gaming is Bigger than MMA?! Produced/Edited by Michael Wonsover (@mwonsover on IG/Twitter) Edited by Nick Pappas (@nick_pappas44 on IG) ⚡️ PrizePicks: Sign up with code "MIGHTYCAST" to play $5 and WIN $50 INSTANTLY https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/MIGHTYCAST If you're +21, try VIIA Hemp today and use code MIGHTY to save 15% https://bit.ly/viiamighty ⚡️ GFuel: https://gfuel.com/ Promo Code: MIGHTY to save 20% at checkout ★ Merch: https://streamlabs.com/135mightymouse/merch ♦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mightymouse/ ♦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mighty/ ♦ Discord: https://discord.gg/mightysquad ♦ My Quantum Bars: https://quantumsquares.com/ Promo Code: MIGHTYGAMING10 ♦ Shop the Best Men's chains

In this episode of 'Ideas Have Consequences,' I'm joined by Eric Metaxas to talk about the alarming parallels between the failings of the German church during the Nazi era and the current trajectory of the American church. He introduces his latest works 'Letter to the American Church' and the upcoming 'Religionless Christianity,' which call for urgent action from Christians to counteract the growing evil and existential crisis in America.   Follow Eric on social media X - @ericmetaxas Instagram - @ericmetaxas   Watch the film - LettertotheAmericanChurch.com   ✉️ Get all the content I can't share publicly directly in your inbox… https://join.larrytaunton.com/   Special Offers for the Posse:   Birch Gold Group Gold has withstood as a valued form of money for millennia. Text “IDEAS” to 989898 to Get your FREE Gold Infokit and learn how to protect your savings with gold.   PureHealth Research Stay sharp with Liver Health Formula Go to GetLiverHelp.com/Larry to receive a FREE 1 month supply of Nano Powered Omega-3's with your order   My Patriot Supply Go to PrepareWithIdeas.com to SAVE $50 PER KIT 4 Week Emergency Food Kits offer 2,000 calories every day, inside heavy duty packaging that lasts up to 25 years in storage   Founders Cigars https://founderscigarco.com/ Use Code LARRY at checkout for 20% OFF ENTIRE ORDER   0:00 - Introduction 1:20 - What Today's Guest, Eric Metaxes, Has Been Up To, And What His New Book Is About 5:12 - Birch Gold Group 6:37 - America's Evil: What Eric Believes Is The Root of The Problem 11:40 - Where Did The American Church Go Wrong? 16:54 - My Patriot Supply: PrepareWithIdea.com 18:01 - Where Did The American Church Go Wrong: Could Tim Keller Have Been A Contributing Cause? 27:28 - GetLiverHelp.com/Larry 29:23 - From Too Conservative To Radical Left: How Does This Happen? 36:02 - Taking A Stand, And How To Access Letter To The American Church Movie 37:48 - Join The Posse: join.larrrytaunton.com 38:21 - The Fatalistic Voice of Defeatism: Is There Anything We Can Do? 45:31 - What Eric Wants Us To Know About His Book: A Exhortation 49:31 - Conclusion     MB01LHI9UJXSG34

When we get married, we have dreams, hopes and goals for what our lifelong union with our new partner will look like. But that idealistic view doesn't always match reality. Instead, we may find ourselves wondering why our man is so different compared to how he used to be at the beginning of the relationship or to the doting husbands we see on social media. Maybe we find ourselves in constant conflict with him, never finding common ground. Both of these issues can slowly and painfully drive your marriage into the ground. Comparison and conflict are major, yet common, issues in marriage. Our very own co-host, Julie Bender, experienced them in her relationships. In this podcast episode—and in her book, soon to be releases as part of our "Smart Living in Small Bites" book series*—Julie walks through her difficult upbringing, her first marriage to Paul and the challenges they faced during their 11 years together, his unexpected passing and her experience dating and marrying her current husband, Donny. Julie shares what to do when marriage is hard, revealing the comparison traps and the signs that indicate serious, underlying issues with communication and honesty and offers practical, fresh ways to resolve them. You and your spouse need to set your pride aside and be ready to work hard to protect and save your marriage. It may not be easy, but it will be worth it. *Our "Smart Living in Small Bites" book series is our latest endeavor here at Grit and Grace Life.We're creating and publishing a series of subject-specific guidebooks—written by our team of writers with direct experience in those subjects—that you can use to walk (and work) through your own challenges, at your own pace. Keep an eye out for this book and others in the series later this year. Quote of the episode: “There's no effort that you put into your marriage that isn't going to bear fruit." —Julie Bender Resources Mentioned  Julie Graham's Untold Story of Heartbreak, Healing and Hope - 101 What Today's Dating Scene Is Really Like - 094 Watch Julie's "Praying for Your Husband Daily" video series HERE Stay up-to-date on the release of our "Smart Living in Small Bites" book series. Click here, then scroll halfway down and sign up for our newsletter on the right-hand side of the page. Related Marriage Is Not a Hallmark Movie—But It Can Be Better This Is a Window Into My Widowhood Follow Us on Social Media! Facebook Instagram   Twitter Pinterest

When we get married, we have dreams, hopes and goals for what our lifelong union with our new partner will look like. But that idealistic view doesn't always match reality. Instead, we may find ourselves wondering why our man is so different compared to how he used to be at the beginning of the relationship or to the doting husbands we see on social media. Maybe we find ourselves in constant conflict with him, never finding common ground. Both of these issues can slowly and painfully drive your marriage into the ground. Comparison and conflict are major, yet common, issues in marriage. Our very own co-host, Julie Bender, experienced them in her relationships. In this podcast episode—and in her book, soon to be releases as part of our "Smart Living in Small Bites" book series*—Julie walks through her difficult upbringing, her first marriage to Paul and the challenges they faced during their 11 years together, his unexpected passing and her experience dating and marrying her current husband, Donny. Julie shares what to do when marriage is hard, revealing the comparison traps and the signs that indicate serious, underlying issues with communication and honesty and offers practical, fresh ways to resolve them. You and your spouse need to set your pride aside and be ready to work hard to protect and save your marriage. It may not be easy, but it will be worth it. *Our "Smart Living in Small Bites" book series is our latest endeavor here at Grit and Grace Life.We're creating and publishing a series of subject-specific guidebooks—written by our team of writers with direct experience in those subjects—that you can use to walk (and work) through your own challenges, at your own pace. Keep an eye out for this book and others in the series later this year. Quote of the episode: “There's no effort that you put into your marriage that isn't going to bear fruit." —Julie Bender Resources Mentioned  Julie Graham's Untold Story of Heartbreak, Healing and Hope - 101 What Today's Dating Scene Is Really Like - 094 Watch Julie's "Praying for Your Husband Daily" video series HERE Stay up-to-date on the release of our "Smart Living in Small Bites" book series. Click here, then scroll halfway down and sign up for our newsletter on the right-hand side of the page. Related Marriage Is Not a Hallmark Movie—But It Can Be Better This Is a Window Into My Widowhood Follow Us on Social Media! Facebook Instagram   Twitter Pinterest

Ross Hill, Founder of Insight Forward, returns to the podcast to discuss one of the more prominent crises in our threat landscape today: the attacks in the Red Sea. This conversation dives deeper into his previous discussion with host Chuck Randolph on What Today's Permacrisis Means for Corporate Security Teams. The episode explores the implications of these attacks on business operations.Key takeaways from their discussion include:How the Houthi rebels' attack on cargo ships disrupts critical trade routes and raises concerns about regional stability and economic impact.The impact on economies and corporations in the regions where the attacks are taking place (and why multinational organizations are caught in the middle)Examples of second and third-order effects of the attacks on the economy and what companies should be looking for in the months ahead.Ross Hill founded Insight Forward to help companies understand how global dynamics directly affect their business. He applies his background leading intelligence analysis for prominent risk management organizations such as AT-RISK International and Pinkerton. He has acquired an in-depth knowledge of core processes, program design, and management, fulfilling senior management positions in global security and risk consultancies, and gaining exposure to renowned multinationals and driving their intelligence needs. He began his career as a Forensic DNA Analyst and Intelligence Analyst for the Metropolitan Police.Check out Insight Forward's latest report: Top 10 Geopolitical Risks for Businesses in 2024 and the latest geopolitical news by subscribing to Pestle & Mortar

Greg Davis talks with author, Bible teacher, and retired financial analyst Jonathan Brentner to talk about his book, Cancel This!: What Today's Church Can Learn From the Bad Guys of the Bible. The book explains how we can apply the Gospel to critical times in our lives when our feelings try to pull us away from the Lord. www.jonathanbrentner.com

In our nearly six month hiatus, a lot has happened in the lives of This Grit and Grace Life's hosts. Darlene developed and  launched Grit and Grace Life's sister project, Smart Living with Grit and Grace, while Julie welcomed a brand new baby girl named Reverie Bender. Like any good friends would do after being apart, Darlene and Julie spend some time catching up and discussing what else is new in Julie's life (hint: a lot!). For our newer listeners, Julie recaps her first marriage, her sudden widowhood, getting back into the dating scene and how she met her now-husband, Donny. She also speaks to what trust looks like in a marriage, parenting roles in a blended family, and how she decided she was ready to have another baby. Quote of the episode: “There are times when I  have just messed it up royally and I have to just stop and say, 'Can we pray? Because I need to turn this around.' And that's how we do it in the Bender house: just keeping it real, honest and going to God constantly.” —Julie Bender Resources —Revisit the first part of Julie's story: Julie Graham's Untold Story Of Heartbreak, Healing And Hope – 101 —Revisit the second part of Julie's story: From Widow To Wife, Julie's Getting Married – 145 —Get the inside scoop on the dating scene Julie experienced: What Today's Dating Scene Is Really Like – 094   Follow Us on Social Media! Facebook Instagram: @SmartLivingwithGritandGrace @ThisGritandGraceLife Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife

In our nearly six month hiatus, a lot has happened in the lives of This Grit and Grace Life's hosts. Darlene developed and  launched Grit and Grace Life's sister project, Smart Living with Grit and Grace, while Julie welcomed a brand new baby girl named Reverie Bender. Like any good friends would do after being apart, Darlene and Julie spend some time catching up and discussing what else is new in Julie's life (hint: a lot!). For our newer listeners, Julie recaps her first marriage, her sudden widowhood, getting back into the dating scene and how she met her now-husband, Donny. She also speaks to what trust looks like in a marriage, parenting roles in a blended family, and how she decided she was ready to have another baby. Quote of the episode: “There are times when I  have just messed it up royally and I have to just stop and say, 'Can we pray? Because I need to turn this around.' And that's how we do it in the Bender house: just keeping it real, honest and going to God constantly.” —Julie Bender Resources —Revisit the first part of Julie's story: Julie Graham's Untold Story Of Heartbreak, Healing And Hope – 101 —Revisit the second part of Julie's story: From Widow To Wife, Julie's Getting Married – 145 —Get the inside scoop on the dating scene Julie experienced: What Today's Dating Scene Is Really Like – 094   Follow Us on Social Media! Facebook Instagram: @SmartLivingwithGritandGrace @ThisGritandGraceLife Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife

(1/13/23) "At the end, all we are are our stories:" A deep-dive into the process of starting and completing an Estate Plan. It's not for you, it's for your family. Bank earnings & interest rates; what's parked in your financial garage? The lives & deaths of the rich & famous: Jeff Beck, Lisa Marie Presley, Aretha Franklin's estate (non)planning: How to achieve immortality. What about your online legacy? Prince Harry's astounding book sales; The basics of Estate Planning: How to begin? The Best Toys in childhood: Appliance boxes. Investors' regrets from 2022: the January Fakeout. Inflation will be "sticky" for a while. The problem of investing in Crypto: What are the fundamentals? SEG-1: Bank Earnings, Estate Planning SEG-2: What's Parked in Your Financial Garage? SEG-3: Prince Harry & Estate Plan Basics SEG-4: Investors' Regrets from 2022 Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP w Senior Advisor Danny Ratliff, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer -------- Watch today's show on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N58UFyUmhjI&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=2 -------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell | "What Today's CPI Print Means," is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwSJhlnAXzc&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 -------- Our previous show is here: "Anticipating CPI and the Fed's Reaction" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=godP5FLO3sU&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=2s -------- Articles mentioned in this podcast: "Three Paths for 2023" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/three-paths-for-2023 "The Lag Effect Of The Fiscal Pig & Economic Python" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/the-lag-effect/ -------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to RIA Pro: https://riapro.net/home -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #InvestingAdvice #EstatePlanning #InvestorRegrets #JanuaryFakeout #PrinceHarry #JanetYellen #JeffBeck #LisaMariePresley #ArethaFranklin #Markets #Money #Investing

(1/12/23) A positive start to January completes a bullish trifecta for markets, including a modest Santa Claus rally and negative returns for 2022. Anticipation of today's CPI print (clocking in with a 6.5% increase over last year, but a 0.1% decrease from the prior month) sets the stage for the Fed's next move...and markets' response. The Fed wants to see a trend towards 2% inflation. Why a pivot is different from a pause. There are three potential responses by the Fed. What about a "soft landing?" Why would the Fed cut rates if things are "fine?" The two factors of inflation; factors driving commodity prices; where do investors go next? Be prepared for an "audible" call, because 'crazy' happens all the time. Defining "Value:" trading cheap. Where to invest in case of Recession: comparing McDonald's to our 'mystery company' (Amazon); understanding Value & value-traps. The dark side of ETF's. SEG-1: The Financial Trifecta vs What the Fed Wants to See SEG-2: A Pivot is Different from a Pause SEG-3: What About a "Soft Landing?" SEG-4: Where to Invest in Case of Recession? Hosted by RIA Advisors' Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Portfolio Manager, Michael Lebowitz, CFA Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer -------- Watch today's show on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=godP5FLO3sU&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=2s -------- Today's installment of our new feature, Before the Bell | "What Today's CPI Print Means," is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwSJhlnAXzc&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 -------- Our previous show is here: "How the IRS is Helping You Cope with Inflation" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjaN_zvTl40&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=2&t=4s -------- Articles mentioned in this podcast: "Three Paths for 2023" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/three-paths-for-2023 "The Lag Effect Of The Fiscal Pig & Economic Python" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/the-lag-effect/ -------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to RIA Pro: https://riapro.net/home -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #InvestingAdvice #CPI #Inflation #FederalReserve #Recession #Markets #Money #Investing

 On the auspicious occasion of Navaratri, we launch into an exploration of Shakti, the Divine Goddess of the Tantras. By Her grace I hope to share with you some deep insights from Ramprasad, Ramakrishna and Vivekananda regarding the worship of Ma and its important in spiritual life. I am going to take an approach that is entirely like Ramanuja in that I will attempt to show, by Her grace, how we can use Jnana, Raja and Karma Yoga to attain to Bhakti Yoga, the highest. Faith and devotion. These alone are everything. But do they come easily and naturally? Hardly! We'll discuss Bhakti for those to whom Bhakti does not come naturally. It does not come naturally to anyone and those who say they they have it might only be making pretences! Who can truly Love the way a devotee loves?! May tonight's lecture address that directly! We'll discuss how the Motherhood of God offers a unique opportunity to deepen Bhakti. All this is Her play."Mother! Mother! My boat is sinking, here in the ocean of this world;Fiercely the hurricane of delusion rages on every side!Clumsy is my helmsman, the mind;Stubborn my six oarsmen, the passions;Into a pitiless wind I sailed my boat and nowIt is sinking!Split is the rudder of devotion;Tattered is the sail of faith;Into my boat the waters are pouring in!Tell me, what shall I do?For with my failing eyes, alas! Nothing but darkness do I see.Here in the waves I will swim, O MotherAnd cling to the raft of thy name!"- Swami Nikhilananda's translation of Ramprasad.This is the follow up discussion: How To Connect to Ma Kalihttps://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-connect-q-72564494?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator00:00:00 The Most Fascinating Icon of India00:03:00 What Today's Lecture Is About00:05:58 Swami Vivekananda's Early Experiences of Ma Kali00:22:25 Swami Vivekananda's Endorsement of Mother Worship00:34:13 Introducing Prakriti: The 24 Cosmic Principles00:47:49 Purusha: The Pure Spirit00:50:20 Shiva-Shakti 00:52:24 Why Does Prakriti Create?00:55:12 Moksha and the Movies: The Aesthetic Theory of Shaivism00:59:18 The Two Gifts of Ma Prakriti: Bhoga and Yoga01:08:21 Prakriti as Maha Mayi as Mother01:15:25 How Do I Get Bhakti: Love for God?01:19:44 Why Does Ma Kali Look So Terrifying? 01:21:22 Sri Ramakrishna on How To Realise God (Hint: Worship Mother!)01:28:27 Ramprasad's Poems on Kali01:37:46 Closing PoemSupport the show

In this episode, David Boyes joins Ratchet+Wrench editor Chris Jones to talk about his company's app, Today's Class, an online learning organization that has been supporting the automotive industry for more than 20 years. If you recall, Boyes was highlighted in the August issue Breakdown, A Classroom in Your Pocket.   We discuss:  (0:06): What Today's Class is and how it works  (3:15): What the time commitment looks like  (5:21): The science behind app-based learning  (7:19): The features of the app (12:10): The value for shop owners  (17:01): Feedback Boyes has received from shop owners  (18:05): How the app's gamification feature encourages learning  (20:06): How to get Today's Class 

In the leadership and communications section, The Coach in the Operating Room, What Today's CEOs expect from a CISO, Patreon security team layoffs cause backlash in creator community, and more!   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw276

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Today on AirTalk, the Justice Department submits an affidavit in the Mar-a-Lago investigation case. Also on the program, California bans new gas cars sales; COVID-19 updates; and more. Latest On Trump, Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant As Justice Department Submits Affidavit (0:15) What Today's CARB Vote On Electric Vehicles Use In CA Does (And Doesn't) Mean For Gas Vehicles And The Auto Industry At Large (11:19) The Cost Of Raising A Kid Soars To All Time High Of Over $300,000. What's The Impact Of CA's Higher Cost Of Living? (23:22) COVID-19 AMA: Rebound Cases, Test Expiration Dates And More (32:52) “Thomas Mann's Los Angeles” Explores Hidden History Of LA's Community Of Exiled German Artists And Intellectuals (55:16)

In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Alexa Koenig, Executive Director of UC Berkeley's Human Rights Center (HRC) and Co-Founder of the Human Rights Center Investigations Lab. Alexa discusses the spark that led her to fight for human rights, how the HRC uses social media to prosecute war criminals, and some of the tools leaders can use to build alignment when working with groups that may share different values or priorities.The Human Rights Center at the UC Berkeley School of Law promotes human rights and international justice worldwide and trains the next generation of human rights researchers and advocates. They are an independent research and training center that applies innovative technologies and scientific methods to investigate war crimes and other serious violations of human rights. Based on their findings, they recommend specific policy measures to protect vulnerable populations and hold perpetrators accountable. Show Notes:An Overview of UC Berkeley's Human Rights Center and Human Rights Center Investigations Lab [0:58]How Alexa Became Involved in Human Rights [3:34]How the Investigations Group Partners With Third Parties to Tackle Key Human Rights Issues [6:15]How Alexa's Team Uses Social Media as Evidence to Prove Human Rights Abuses [9:36]The Range and Magnitude of the Human Rights Issues Alexa Faces Day to Day [13:10]What the Human Rights Center Does to Prosecute War Criminals and Transform Legislation [15:45]How Alexa Ensures Alignment Among the Different Teams She Works With [18:16]What Sparked Alexa's Book Titled “Graphic” [21:50]What Today's Leaders Need to Do to Support Current Causes [25:40]The Importance of Taking Enough Vacation Time [36:00]Why Organizations Need to Adopt Individual, Cultural, and Structural Shifts to Recharge Employees [36:55]Links:Human Rights Center Website: https://humanrights.berkeley.eduHuman Rights Center on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hrcberkeleyHuman Rights Center on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hrcberkeley/ Human Rights Center on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/human-rights-center-uc-berkeley/ 

Lindsay Stein is the Chief Executive Officer of Today, I’m Brave, a non-profit organization focused on unlocking bravery in every child, teen, and young adult around the world. Lindsay had a stellar career in journalism, PR, and advertising: she led the editorial team for Campaign and was a reporter for Ad Age and PRWeek. But, after being presented the opportunity to spearhead social good projects that impact people’s lives, Lindsay left the advertising and marketing world to join Today, I’m Brave and became its first CEO in July 2020. Lindsay joins me today to discuss what it means to cultivate a brave culture and how we can be brave ambassadors. She highlights the difference between a “mission” and a “movement” and explains why she pivoted her career into the not-for-profit world. She shares the initiatives and efforts of Today, I’m Brave to help young people unlock their bravery. She also shares empowering stories of bravery and underscores the reason leaders need to show their vulnerability.  “Bravery is more than a mindset: it is a force within all of us. When we unlock that force, we can take on challenges that seem insurmountable.” - Lindsay Stein This week on Rebel Souls: Rebelling FOR bravery and individuals who are yet to unlock their bravery What Today, I’m Brave is and the difference between a mission and a movement What bravery means and how we can unlock it in the younger generation Braving it forward and why Lindsay chose to transition to the nonprofit world The role of leaders in cultivating the brave culture The importance of doing what lights your soul on fire The many different faces of bravery Rebel leadership and why we have to re-write the meaning of success Creating and measuring Ripples of Impact The value of doing small acts of courage and bravery every day and how to celebrate them The power and impact of leaders who show their vulnerability Exercises for self-love and acceptance Why Today, I’m Brave is organizing a Brave Camp The Brave Curriculum and why the world needs it Why Today, I’m Brave is helping students create bravery and diversity in the arts Building the Brave Library and the power of sharing stories of bravery What it means to be a Brave Ambassador Resources Mentioned: The Brave Bionic Girl: Tilly Lockey’s Brave Story Instilling Confidence with Cuts: Joshua Coombes’ Brave Story Cindy Gallop: Make love, not porn | TED Talk Related Content: Book: Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life Connect with Lindsay Stein: Today, I’m Brave Today, I'm Brave on LinkedIn Today, I'm Brave on Instagram Today, I'm Brave on Facebook Today, I'm Brave on Twitter Lindsay Stein on LinkedIn Lindsay Stein on Instagram Lindsay Stein on Facebook Lindsay Stein on Twitter Lindsay Stein on Medium Liberate Your Soul & Join the Rebelution Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Rebel Souls with your host, Shelley Paxton, the podcast dedicated to helping leaders reject the status quo, liberate their soul, and become a lifelong rebel. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave a review. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for more great content and information, visit our website and grab your copy of Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life.

Welcome to The Fully Lived Life podcast! A podcast for those who are longing to pursue the full life and want to break free from anything that holds them back. Listen in as two friends - a psychologist, Dr. Merry, and a life coach, Gillian - talk about life, love, and purpose - with wisdom, humour, and transparency - through the lens of science, psychology, and life experiences. What: Today we delve into the topic of forgiveness from a scientific and faith perspective. So What: Forgiveness differs from reconciliation or justice. Forgiveness benefits the individual by: ● greater feelings of happiness, hopefulness, and optimism. ● can protect against anxiety and depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. ● reducing unhealthy anger ● repairing potentially valuable relationships ● may lead to intergenerational and even societal improvement Now What: 1. Acknowledge the pain: Acknowledge that you've been hurt at the hands of others. This includes seeing the negative behaviour that your pain hides in - judgement, criticism, withdrawal, hatred, vengeance - not in self-judgement but so you can understand the underlying pain that fuels your negative behaviours 2. Validate the pain - give yourself compassion to validate your hurt and anger, even if the offender minimizes your pain. We know from healthy emotional processing that we have to enter the tunnel of our emotions and come out of the other side. This may include inviting someone else into your story, who can help with empathy. These first two steps may take some time so give yourself grace as you do this. 3. Forgive the pain - this will be a rational decision you make, which you may have to make repeatedly when the offense comes to mind (or if the offender continues to repeat the hurtful behavior). Recognize how unforgiveness has kept you captive and this is about what's healthy and good for yourself. Be specific about what you're forgiving. 4. Release the pain - focus on how you've grown from the experience. And begin to think about whether the act was intentional to harm you or comes out of the offender's own pain, to cultivate compassion for them. If you're a person of faith, choose to give over your pain to God and trust that he's got this. And ask God to help you see that offender with his eyes. Links: Dr. Merry's book: https://amzn.to/2rCrJyI Dr. Merry's videos: https://bit.ly/377eFR0 Dr. Merry's website: https://drmerry.com Dr. Lin & Associates: http://drlinandassociates.com Gillian's Website: https://gillianmcshane.com

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Welcome to The Fully Lived Life podcast! A podcast for those who are longing to pursue the full life and want to break free from anything that holds them back. Listen in as two friends - a psychologist, Dr. Merry, and a life coach, Gillian - talk about life, love, and purpose - with wisdom, humor, and transparency - through the lens of science, psychology, and life experiences. What: Today's episode does a deep dive into shame with a bucket full of hope! Yes, friends, that is exactly what we endeavor to deliver today or what is the point of bringing up the word shame again? Shame is referred to as the master emotion! Ugh Shame drives us to the behaviours that lead to more shame. It is insidious and it is why we want to address it head-on but also lead to a hopeful practice of shame resiliency. Merry shares her account of how she has learned to take the shame dragon in her own life. Merry's account of a recent event that kept her up in the middle of the night (anyone want to throw out an amen?) that took her into the emotional shame tunnel but then how she was able to recognize what was going on and work through it using both breathing techniques and breath prayers. This is what Merry often refers to as “tracking in real-time”. So What: Shame is a 100% universally held emotional response. So we are not alone. But shame wants to keep up alone and separated because then shame can do its worst work on us. Now What: We are combining our Therapeutic and Life Coaching Tips because they are so intertwined. Acknowledge that shame is universal. Where does shame show up in your life - acknowledge that because hiding from it just breeds more shame Enneagram centers handle shame this way: Move away (E5, 9, 4) – by withdrawing, hiding, silencing ourselves, holding secrets Move towards (E2, 6, 7) – seeking to appease and please Move against (E8, 3, 1) – trying to gain power over others by being aggressive or shaming back So how do you protect yourself when shame rears up in your life? Move constructively through the shame by: Recognize your shame triggers Practical critical awareness - ask is this true? Accept your imperfections Ask for what you need - do this with trusted friends. Ask yourself who is the person you would reach out to and call when you are in the shame tunnel? Grow in our courage and compassion (for self and others) as a result of our experience – courage is going to look different for everyone – Question to ask: What's the most courageous thing you can do for yourself when you feel hurt? Links: Dr. Merry's book: https://amzn.to/2rCrJyI Dr. Merry's videos: https://bit.ly/377eFR0 Dr. Merry's website: https://drmerry.com Dr. Lin & Associates: http://drlinandassociates.com Gillian's Website: https://gillianmcshane.com Jerome Wagner article: https://bit.ly/2Kgbv7l

No Escapin' This Podcast: The Lockdown FilesEpisode 87 - Selling Stuff Because.... What?Today's Topics:Intro (00:00) Upbeat Because Of Good Food & Fitness (00:17)Rude Ass Question (01:30)Romford Is FAR! (05:31)I Want My Xbox - But I'm Not Jealous (07:18)Flowers to Inel for New Podcast (11:38)- This Episode is supported by RETROTEKKER - 6700+ Games retro games all in one box... Here's a discount code for yours 'L0CKD0WN2'Check them out here - www.retrotekker.com- This Episode is supported by BUMBU - The World's most decorated rum, distilled and aged on the island of Barbados at the West Indies Rum Distillery. Check them out here - www.bumbu.comLIKE | SHARE | SUBSCRIBESupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32591875)

This one gets personal. Co-host Julie Graham has already shared a bit of her story—a difficult childhood, married at 21, widowed at 33, and spending the last three years as a single, working mom to her spunky little boy. Back in the dating world, she discovered a gap. There wasn’t much for single Christian women wanting to date online, much less for moms. It seemed like the message was that it was wrong or unsafe, to be avoided at all costs. But, she found her way, employing the advice of a friend of the show and Licensed Therapist, Dr. Zoe Shaw. Now, she’s preparing to become Mrs. Julie Bender, marrying the newly found love of her life during a pandemic in front of their closest family and friends. In this episode, she shares this part of her story, how she met "D" and when she knew he was "the one." Darlene explores the pitfalls she faced while dating and how they’ve grown as a couple as they become not just husband and wife, but also a family of three. Whether you’ve experienced divorce or widowhood, you'll find nuggets of truth in this episode—a testimony of how our very own Julie Graham found redemptive love. It just might be there for you, too. Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love When Will I Be Ready to Date After My Husband’s Death? This Is a Window Into My Widowhood Is Marriage Just a Piece of Paper? Or Is It Something More? When a Strong Woman Is Quitting, But Not Failing 10 Things You Need to Know Before You Try Online Dating From a Therapist: This Is Why Your Self-Talk Matters Quote of the episode: "I don't know exactly what the future holds, but I'm stepping forward with grit, anchored in grace." -Julie Graham Check out the episode we mentioned: Can You Really Leave Your Past Behind You? – 028, What Today’s Dating Scene is Really Like – 094, Julie Graham’s Untold Story of Heartbreak, Healing and Hope – 101 and Single? How to Thrive in the Online Dating World with Kristin Fry – 037! Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife

This one gets personal. Co-host Julie Graham has already shared a bit of her story—a difficult childhood, married at 21, widowed at 33, and spending the last three years as a single, working mom to her spunky little boy. Back in the dating world, she discovered a gap. There wasn’t much for single Christian women wanting to date online, much less for moms. It seemed like the message was that it was wrong or unsafe, to be avoided at all costs. But, she found her way, employing the advice of a friend of the show and Licensed Therapist, Dr. Zoe Shaw. Now, she’s preparing to become Mrs. Julie Bender, marrying the newly found love of her life during a pandemic in front of their closest family and friends. In this episode, she shares this part of her story, how she met "D" and when she knew he was "the one." Darlene explores the pitfalls she faced while dating and how they’ve grown as a couple as they become not just husband and wife, but also a family of three. Whether you’ve experienced divorce or widowhood, you'll find nuggets of truth in this episode—a testimony of how our very own Julie Graham found redemptive love. It just might be there for you, too. Viewing in an app? Full show notes here!   Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love When Will I Be Ready to Date After My Husband’s Death? When my husband passed away suddenly, I knew fairly quickly I would want to date again. For some, that Read more This Is a Window Into My Widowhood I remember getting the call. “Paul has had an accident and it’s not good. We need to get over Read more Is Marriage Just a Piece of Paper? Or Is It Something More? It appears a lot of women are waiting for their man to propose. They have been a couple for Read more When a Strong Woman Is Quitting, But Not Failing You’re reading this because there is something in your life that you have an inkling you need to let Read more 10 Things You Need to Know Before You Try Online Dating Let’s be realistic. I’d love to sit here and write about how to avoid the nightmare of online dating. Read more From a Therapist: This Is Why Your Self-Talk Matters Most people get it wrong when they think about who their greatest influence is. It’s not your mom, your Read more Quote of the episode: "I don't know exactly what the future holds, but I'm stepping forward with grit, anchored in grace." -Julie Graham Check out the episode we mentioned: Can You Really Leave Your Past Behind You? – 028, What Today’s Dating Scene is Really Like – 094, Julie Graham’s Untold Story of Heartbreak, Healing and Hope – 101 and Single? How to Thrive in the Online Dating World with Kristin Fry – 037! Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife

Brendan, Nolan, and Logan are back for another Stop! Wait, What? Today, a guest tells us about his many friends, you'll learn about some All-American life hacks, and there's a "Buzzfeed or Brendan" first. Plus, you get two cold opens for the price of one! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @twistedmugmedia, check out our YouTube page, Twisted Mug Media Network, and email us at twistedmugmedia@gmail.com!

#11 - You Are More Than Your Looks THE PRESSURE TO BE PRETTY. We're already going to warn you from the get-go that this is a topic that drives us nuts. Today's episode is all about how we as women are conditioned to feel like the number one thing women are valued for is their appearance. The issue with that is… society's beauty standards are constantly changing and we're placing our self-worth on something that is fleeting. We are more than just a pretty face. [1:30] What Today's Discussion Is About - “We need to stop putting beauty as our number one value” [2:50] How Does This Affect You Culturally?  How the Latino and Brazilian cultures value beauty Societies ever-changing beauty standards. “Most women are not going to look like the women that society presents in ads and in movies” We are building unrealistic expectations [6:45] We're Programmed To Judge People By Their Looks - It's human nature to make assumptions about somebody by how they look.  [10:00] How Media and Marketing Makes Us Believe It's Important For Us to Beautiful - the pressure to be attractive. [11:50] Women's Looks, The Workplace & How We're Perceived Typical comments women receive in regards to their appearance Nat reads a study from the BOOK THAT SHALL NOT BE NAMED that shows how women wearing makeup are perceived (seriously, this book sucks) The “Tony Soprano” effect for men compared to women when they're overweight - from The Confidence Code. “The data is devastating… only 2% of us actually think we're beautiful” [25:35] Going Back to our Roots - It Also Starts With Family - How the women in your family talked to you about beauty ends up affecting your body image [27:00] Natassia's Struggle With Her Looks - Dressing down and hiding her body at work so that she can be taken seriously. Worrying that if ‘beauty' is all she has, then what happens once that beauty is gone? [27:20] Our Takeaways For Today! Stop Judging Other Women - The Supermodel Effect. Don't compliment your female coworkers based off of their looks “When people make you feel like the thing that stands out about you the most as a woman is your looks, that puts a lot of pressure on somebody especially when they have 0 control over how they look” Lead with your gifts. Recognize what YOU bring to the table. Where is your identity rooted? As always, get to the root. Watch how you talk to your children, sisters and friends. We want to see you thrive and be the best person you can be. Make sure that your appearance and your beauty aren't the only thing you're valuing. Let us know your thoughts on today's episode and how it resonated with you! Resources: You can look up the books and studies referenced in today's episode: “The Confidence Code” by by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman “Cosmetics as a Feature of the Extended Human Phenotype: Modulation of the Perception of Biologically Important Facial Signals” Nancy L. Etcoff, Shannon Stock, Lauren E. Haley, Sarah A. Vickery and David M. House “Want to Be CEO? What's Your BMI?” by Leslie Kwoh, Wall Street Journal   Find more silliness & love at beyounothem.co Slide into our DMs on Insta @beyounotthempodcast Connect with us on Facebook   You are a multi-faceted, incredible being! Baklava, Nat & Nina  

Just as nature cycles through seasons, so do our relationships. No matter what relationship you are in, there are four stages that it will cycle through that spiritually and psychologically mimic the four seasons we see in nature.  In This #GritandGraceLife podcast episode, hosts Darlene and Julie chat with Debra Fileta who dives into the four stages every relationship cycles through. She explains how each stage is vital for building a deeper relationship, how we can find hope in knowing we will never get stuck in one stage, or “season”, and how to successfully navigate through each one.  Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in dating, marriage and relationship issues, along with a spectrum of mental health disorders and issues. Whether you are single, married, or single again, you will leave with actionable advice you can apply to any relationship in your grit and grace life.  Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Debra K. Fileta's work has been featured by numerous media outlets from national television to church ministries such as Saddleback Church, Focus on the Family, ChristianMingle.com, The 700 Club, NGEN Radio, KLOVE, and many more. She, her husband, and three children live in Lancaster, PA. She is the author of True Love Dates, Choosing Marriage:Why it Has To Start With We > Me and Love in Every Season. She’s also the creator of the popular relationship advice bog, www.TrueLoveDates.com as well as the Love + Relationships Podcast reaching millions of people each year with topics of love, sex, marriage, and relationships. Connect with her on Facebook or Twitter to get your dating questions answered and to learn more!   Quote of the episode: "Relationships are like plants, give them too little and they'll die, but give them too much and they'll also die." -Debra Fileta Follow us on Instagram! Check out these episodes we mentioned: What Today’s Dating Scene is Really Like – 094 and Want to Be a Strong Woman? Set Healthy Boundaries – 103 Don't miss this advice from Dr. Zoe! Ask Dr. Zoe – My Fiancé Ignored My Feelings—Should I Stay?, and Ask Dr. Zoe – How Do I Break Free From Codependency? Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife

Just as nature cycles through seasons, so do our relationships. No matter what relationship you are in, there are four stages that it will cycle through that spiritually and psychologically mimic the four seasons we see in nature.  In This #GritandGraceLife podcast episode, hosts Darlene and Julie chat with Debra Fileta who dives into the four stages every relationship cycles through. She explains how each stage is vital for building a deeper relationship, how we can find hope in knowing we will never get stuck in one stage, or “season”, and how to successfully navigate through each one.  Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in dating, marriage and relationship issues, along with a spectrum of mental health disorders and issues. Whether you are single, married, or single again, you will leave with actionable advice you can apply to any relationship in your grit and grace life.  Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Debra K. Fileta's work has been featured by numerous media outlets from national television to church ministries such as Saddleback Church, Focus on the Family, ChristianMingle.com, The 700 Club, NGEN Radio, KLOVE, and many more. She, her husband, and three children live in Lancaster, PA. She is the author of True Love Dates, Choosing Marriage:Why it Has To Start With We > Me and Love in Every Season. She’s also the creator of the popular relationship advice bog, www.TrueLoveDates.com as well as the Love + Relationships Podcast reaching millions of people each year with topics of love, sex, marriage, and relationships. Connect with her on Facebook or Twitter to get your dating questions answered and to learn more!   Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love Establishing Healthy Boundaries in the Grit and Grace Life Healthy personal boundaries are the key to healthy relationships. Without them, healthy relationships are impossible. Read more 5 Important Things to Discuss as a New Couple I saw an article a while back on a men’s website that shared what their gender thought they should talk Read more A Therapist’s Advice on How to Handle Conflict Have you ever felt like you were treated unfairly? Perhaps you’ve worked hard on a project, but someone else Read more This Is How to Fight Fairly with Grit and Grace Is it possible to fight fairly? Fighting fairly sounds like an oxymoron. Isn’t the whole point of fighting to gain Read more If Your Man Didn’t Propose (But Should Have) Read This To the girl who didn’t get the engagement you were expecting, this is what you need to do to Read more Bible Verses From the Grit and Grace Team on Love Love! The word itself sends a warm, tingly feeling up our spines. What joy it is to love and be Read more Quote of the episode: "Relationships are like plants, give them too little and they'll die, but give them too much and they'll also die." -Debra Fileta Follow us on Instagram! Check out these episodes we mentioned: What Today’s Dating Scene is Really Like – 094 and Want to Be a Strong Woman? Set Healthy Boundaries – 103 Don't miss this advice from Dr. Zoe! Ask Dr. Zoe – My Fiancé Ignored My Feelings—Should I Stay?, and Ask Dr. Zoe – How Do I Break Free From Codependency? Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife

As women, have you ever noticed how we hold men and women to different standards? In This Grit and Grace Life podcast episode, hosts Darlene and Julie have an insightful and thought-provoking conversation on the different expectations we have for each gender.   When it comes to our relationships with women, we often tend to be way more “judgy” and condescending, are quick to hold grudges, and dwell on what they did or didn’t do. If they don't stand by us, show up, and be the support system we would like them to be, we cut them off in a heartbeat without thinking twice.     But rarely do we do any of that with our man. Instead, we make an excuse for him, we try to cover up something he did, and most often we just give him a pass. Ironically, there are times it’s the men that don’t deserve that get-out-of-jail card we so freely offer.   So how do we combat this? What do we do?    Tune in for the full episode to hear Darlene and Julie’s advice on how to level the playing field for all the relationships in our lives.    Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Quote of the episode: "Just love everyone, I'll sort 'em out later." - God Check out these episodes we mentioned: Julie Graham’s Untold Story of Heartbreak, Healing and Hope – 101, What Today’s Dating Scene is Really Like – 094, Why Cross-Generational Friendships Make You Better – 060, and Want to Be a Strong Woman? Set Healthy Boundaries – 103. Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife

As women, have you ever noticed how we hold men and women to different standards? In This Grit and Grace Life podcast episode, hosts Darlene and Julie have an insightful and thought-provoking conversation on the different expectations we have for each gender.   When it comes to our relationships with women, we often tend to be way more “judgy” and condescending, are quick to hold grudges, and dwell on what they did or didn’t do. If they don't stand by us, show up, and be the support system we would like them to be, we cut them off in a heartbeat without thinking twice.     But rarely do we do any of that with our man. Instead, we make an excuse for him, we try to cover up something he did, and most often we just give him a pass. Ironically, there are times it’s the men that don’t deserve that get-out-of-jail card we so freely offer.   So how do we combat this? What do we do?    Tune in for the full episode to hear Darlene and Julie’s advice on how to level the playing field for all the relationships in our lives.    Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love Rules for the Introvert Vs. Extrovert Fight This is the post in which I am the grumbling Israelites and my husband, Bill, is Moses. Not because Read more Why You Need to Support Other Women and 5 Ways to Start She sat across from me on the floor, on a multi-colored pillow. We were in a room full of Read more Why You Should Just Have That Hard Conversation (And How to Do It) Have you ever had that sick, anxious feeling in the pit of your stomach? The one that occurs when Read more This Is a Window Into My Widowhood I remember getting the call. “Paul has had an accident and it’s not good. We need to get over Read more When Will I Be Ready to Date After My Husband’s Death? When my husband passed away suddenly, I knew fairly quickly I would want to date again. For some, that Read more He Brings Me Flowers, but Is That Enough? I have watched as so many women compromise on what they will accept from a man, especially the man Read more 18 Recipes for the Best Super Bowl Party on the Block It’s no secret to anyone who knows me that I am not a Read more 5 Tips for Mending Fences in Your Relationships It’s a great time to mend fences. Not the ones in the back 40 of the ranch where very Read more Quote of the episode: "Just love everyone, I'll sort 'em out later." - God Check out these episodes we mentioned: Julie Graham’s Untold Story of Heartbreak, Healing and Hope – 101, What Today’s Dating Scene is Really Like – 094, Why Cross-Generational Friendships Make You Better – 060, and Want to Be a Strong Woman? Set Healthy Boundaries – 103. Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife

This episode, I'm joined for the third time by Mason Day, Co-Founder of GrowIt! Mobile. GrowIt! is a digital plant community that helps users connect with other local plant people. With almost one million users across North America, it's quickly become THE place for social plant conversations. The GrowIt! team recently released a very in-depth Houseplant Report that captured tons of information and data to better understand the houseplant trend that's been all the talk lately. We've discussed this trend on STEM in the past and referenced many articles from mass media that characterize the way people, mainly millennials, are seeking out indoor plants with a fervor not seen in decades. We've speculated about the reasons behind the trend and expressed excitement about the uptick in sales many growers and retailers have experienced. But we haven't really seen much data and certainly haven't explored the topic in depth. Until now. In this episode, Mason shares the top findings from the GrowIt's Houseplant Report – from confusion around light requirements and how to apply supplemental lighting to an emerging sub-trend related to large plants and unique foliage patterns. We spend some time discussing the pots indoor plants are sold in, as well as a term new to both Mason and me, Double-Pots. With each of these findings, Mason is quick to offer suggestions from a plantsman's point of view, as well as tips for growers and retailers looking to capitalize on the wants and needs of real consumers. Some of the other topics we touch on include pricing – how NOT to leave money on the table via across-the-board pricing – and a newly identified shopper wish for more indoor trees and shrubs. Would you have guessed people want indoor Weeping Willows, yeah… me neither. But they do! We wrap things up by discussing big plans for the GrowIt! Mobile community in 2020 and beyond. When I say big things, I mean big things for growers, retailers and other hort professionals. Armed with tons of data, expect more detailed reports and information from GrowIt! In the very near future. Mason is a terrific guest and brimming with ideas – all couched in a holistic understanding of the industry. As I always say, GrowIt! isn't a tech company trying to plug into horticulture, it's a hort company bringing cutting-edge technology and predictive analytics to industry. You're going to want to listen all the way to the end of the interview because it's truly an action-oriented conversation.   GrowIt! 2020 Houseplant Report: https://www.growitmobile.com/houseplantreport Download the GrowIt! Mobile App and learn more about this tech company: https://www.growitmobile.com/ Past Episodes with GrowIt! Episode 8: What Today's Shopper Wants: https://stempodcast.podbean.com/e/what-today%E2%80%99s-shopper-wants/ Episode 28: Consumer Insights from GrowIt!: https://stempodcast.podbean.com/e/consumer-insights-from-growit/   Contact Links: Guest Mason Day: mday@growitmobile.com Host Bill Calkins: bcalkins@ballhort.com NEW! Connect on Instagram - @STEMGreenhousePodcast #STEMGreenhousePodcast Tweet Host Bill Calkins: @billcalkins Connect with Ball Seed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ball-seed-co/ See Ball Seed Videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BallSeedVideo

One of the hardest things to do is wait. Patience is something so foreign to our culture and nature. I’m sure the last thing the disciples wanted to do was to “wait for what the Father had promised” (1:4). Yet, Jesus commanded them to wait on the gift of the Spirit, which was to empower them to do the things Jesus commanded. Jesus had such an epic plan for the disciples, yet they were called to wait! WHAT? Today we are going to look at what to do when are waiting for God to move in our lives DOWNLOAD

Darlene and Julie are ramping back up. With summer behind us, it’s time to go full steam ahead with new episodes. But to get ready, they spent a little time chatting about their favorite ones that might help all of us get back into our regular routines—balancing family, friendships, work, hobbies, your health, and even self-care. If you’re feeling a little off, we know this is a great way to give yourself a restart; it was for us. You will get tips from real women facing the same struggles you are. Listen on your commute to work, in the car line, while running errands, or during a workout. Pick and choose from the links to each show below, and share one with a friend you know could use the encouragement! And join us next week as we celebrate—our 100th episode! Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Have you heard our first episode? If not, start here! What is a Grit and Grace Life? – 001 Do you need help processing your feelings in a healthy way? How to Feel Your Emotions in a Healthy Way With Dr. Zoe Shaw – 075 Do you want to recommit to your health and fitness? Not sure how to balance that with a busy life? On Business, Happiness & Health with Burn Boot Camp’s Morgan Kline – 065 Were you too busy to pursue your faith this summer? Does that leave you feeling guilty or unworthy? Are You the Proverbs 31 Woman? Should You Be? – 092 Are you trying to decide if a friendship is unhealthy? When Is a Friendship Unhealthy and What Do You Do? – 081 Are you thinking about chasing a dream? Not sure of your voice? How to Find Your Own Voice, With JJ Heller – 085 Have you been interested in dating? Curious what it's like for your friends who are? What Today’s Dating Scene is Really Like – 094 Does it seem like you're facing obstacles you can't overcome? Overcome These 5 Struggles and Live a Grit + Grace Life – 088 Do you wonder if you can be a strong woman who is independent, too? Miss Independent: Can You Be Healthy, Strong and Dependent? – 047 Next week we'll pick back up with weekly episodes and our 100th episode celebration! Quote of the episode: "Actually, you can." Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife

Darlene and Julie are ramping back up. With summer behind us, it’s time to go full steam ahead with new episodes. But to get ready, they spent a little time chatting about their favorite ones that might help all of us get back into our regular routines—balancing family, friendships, work, hobbies, your health, and even self-care. If you’re feeling a little off, we know this is a great way to give yourself a restart; it was for us. You will get tips from real women facing the same struggles you are. Listen on your commute to work, in the car line, while running errands, or during a workout. Pick and choose from the links to each show below, and share one with a friend you know could use the encouragement! And join us next week as we celebrate—our 100th episode! Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Have you heard our first episode? If not, start here! What is a Grit and Grace Life? – 001 Do you need help processing your feelings in a healthy way? How to Feel Your Emotions in a Healthy Way With Dr. Zoe Shaw – 075 Do you want to recommit to your health and fitness? Not sure how to balance that with a busy life? On Business, Happiness & Health with Burn Boot Camp’s Morgan Kline – 065 Were you too busy to pursue your faith this summer? Does that leave you feeling guilty or unworthy? Are You the Proverbs 31 Woman? Should You Be? – 092 Are you trying to decide if a friendship is unhealthy? When Is a Friendship Unhealthy and What Do You Do? – 081 Are you thinking about chasing a dream? Not sure of your voice? How to Find Your Own Voice, With JJ Heller – 085 Have you been interested in dating? Curious what it's like for your friends who are? What Today’s Dating Scene is Really Like – 094 Does it seem like you're facing obstacles you can't overcome? Overcome These 5 Struggles and Live a Grit + Grace Life – 088 Do you wonder if you can be a strong woman who is independent, too? Miss Independent: Can You Be Healthy, Strong and Dependent? – 047 Next week we'll pick back up with weekly episodes and our 100th episode celebration! Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love Are You Grumpy or Just Neglecting Yourself? I’m a moody person. I’ll admit that. But often, when I feel grumpy, depressed, irritable or anxious, I find Read more When Will I Be Ready to Date After My Husband’s Death? When my husband passed away suddenly, I knew fairly quickly I would want to date again. For some, that Read more Quote of the episode: "Actually, you can." Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife

Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Furious Friday edition Going to run through the last part of the Lucky country – and that is how we can best turn our luck around Through – innovation, freedom of choice, and ignoring narratives based on assumptions Going to skip through Innovation and freedom of choice –to not repeat the same thing over and over – check out the other eps on this – links on the website – Quick summary of how they fit into todays topic though Growth through Innovation – these two-go hand in hand – Creating new businesses and technologies, products and services which drives innovation – profit incentive – Innovation efficiency is a market force Innovation is a chain – single inventor, drive to improve, idea used to make product, then others improve Without companies we never get tech improvements – Chain between Gov tech and population What accelerates this - Freedom of choice and equality of opportunity – After researching this for years – assume it to be correct – but others have different views based around their assumptions I also believe that freedom of choice extends to what we allow as a population – due to the decisions we make based on assumptions Taxation policy is based around assumptions – but regardless of low or high rates – collect average tax to GDP% But when the very assumptions that we are basing a decision off is incorrect – it isn’t surprising we don’t get the outcome expected   What Today's episode will cover - What we assume is good for us, or will work – may have the opposite effect Also – how to know what we are told to assume is actually good for us Assumptions and models – Our lives are built on assumptions – heuristics – this is good, saves mental capacity for mundane tasks in decision making – System 1 and 2 – but something repeated enough moves from us thinking about it – to an automatic action I see this with investing all the time – If it is something I already own or understand well – investing becomes an automatic action – but if it is a fund I haven’t seen before, i wouldn’t just assume it is the same as all of the ones I currently hold If you are told something over and over again – you just assume it is true – repetition is a powerful tool Good and bad habits also form this way – if you hear the same thing over and over from different sources – must be true? Example – Who do you assume is smarter/provided greater benefit to our lives? Einstein or Tesla? Person – not company Based around assumptions – I’m assuming most of you have to stop and think about it for a second or have Einstein as a default answer – he is more commonly discussed/known – But I might be wrong – I am just assuming that based on personal experience, few people truly know the benefit to our lives Tesla provided Einstein was once asked how being the smartest man alive was – ‘I don’t know, you’ll have to ask Nikola Tesla’ What did Tesla invent? Beyond the power in your home – 300 patents – a lot of them helped develop most tech we have First Electro-Magnetic motor patent in 1888 – Why Musk named the company after him Radio – Marconi credited – when asked ‘Marconi is a good fellow, let him continue, he is using 17 of my patents’ Wireless, remote control, Radar, Xrays, Hydroelectricity, the resonant frequency of earth – earthquake machine, speedometers or electricity frequency or flow meter The list goes on– but didn’t care about money or credit, gave what patents away worth billions back then we assume that he had nothing to do with it anything outside of electricity – was an obscure fellow who had some beef with Edison – Instead – developed free wireless electricity for public use – His backers weren’t happy – JP Morgan and Oilmen The only man that was willing to fund him was John Astor, who died on the Titanic, a boat the JP Morgan owned He ran out of funding – and was smeared by the press of the time to destroy his reputation so nobody would take him seriously – Story of him wanting to marry a Pidgeon – actually not true – I assumed it was as I read it online It was a dream he had - he became fascinated by them - can sense the resonant frequency of earth better than almost any animal – then he had a dream about one and was talking about that – fake news is nothing new – just thanks to the internet and phone cameras, it is hard to completely cover up the truth What did Einstein leave us? theories of relativity with little application outside of the metaphysical/purely theoretical Tesla quote – ‘Einstein’s relativity work is a magnificent mathematical garb which fascinates, dazzles and makes people blind to the underlying errors. The theory is like a beggar clothed in purple whom ignorant people take for a king….its exponents are brilliant men but they are metaphysicists rather than scientists’. Moral of this story - Be aware of things that dazzle to blind – things that cannot be explained to you – too good to be true Don’t trust something that sounds too good to be true – promises and assumptions – political game used to win votes   This is where Narratives comes in – Due to repetition and overexposure – these can become a commonly held assumption narrative or story is an account of a series of related events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious has one purpose – to entertain through storytelling to entertain, motivate or educate The best narrative has all three – motivates people through educating them of something to fear – while being entertaining Built around distractions or to drive public opinion – which drives policy decision   Mediums which form narratives Television Programming – it is in the name - a very effective tool in the past – control the flow of information Remember The News isn’t responsible for providing you factual information – they are responsible to make a profit But that is through delivering stories to the public – like a lot of stories, they are based around real-world events Ignoring the accuracy of any CNN reporting – the coverage is negative of Trump – gives an image that they suffer under him But CNN – Admits that Trump getting elected was the best thing to ever happen to them – MSM dying – leaked recordings nobody watching except airports, nursing homes – Youtube news channels get more views than them – What gets people’s attention? Fear or scandal – why 92% of all coverage of Trump is negative – their viewers dropping under Obama to record lows – needed to up the scandal meter Problem with most of these stories? Conclusions are based around assumptions – or reading a headline What to do? - News websites are a great source of some current events occurring, but not what actually happened - But just know that most of what you read and see online – about our politicians –policy, climate change, everything being pushed is for a purpose – to make you click – it is what makes money - what makes people click? Doom and Gloom – but also – these companies track what people online are looking at and commenting on – Creates an echo chamber of information – room of people by lunch looking at what has the most amount of clicks No wonder we are nihilistic in the west – Creates pessimism – unwillingness to move beyond the worst – why? Cause we can’t move beyond something if we can’t solve it, or take action to help mitigate the worst Example – what is more relevant to your life – that the Government has the power to seize your money to bail out a mess they helped create? Or the off chance that for the first time ever, predictions on Climate change will be even close to accurate and things get a little warmer over the next 100 years? Depends on what your assumptions about the world are – first - the Gov would never do that, latter - warmer earth is bad Looking back over records - 18000bc – average temp was 23 degrees – so about -4 from average over 50 years 12500 years ago – a spike in a hundred years of about 3 degrees – about -1 from a 50-year average 9500 bc – spike again – by about 3 degrees from where it was – then continued to go up 9000bc to 1500bc – temps were above or the same as now – were people dying? Or did agriculture get easier? From 1400bc up until last 100 years, went through a drop in average temps – decline in temps correlated with disease and famines in the colder parts of the world – like Europe There is little evidence that a warmer world is bad – especially compared to a colder earth – Why doesn’t the news cover long term trends of the Earth’s rotational axis – oscillates between 22.1 and 24.5 degrees on a 41,000-year cycle – by 2.4 degrees wobble – very slowly currently 23.44 degrees and decreasing at a rate of about 0.013° per century this model predicts that the long-term cooling trend that began some 6,000 years ago will continue for the next 23,000 years - Global temp peaked in 7500bc – stayed there for a while – but since 4000bc started dropping Imagine that you had been alive for 20000 years – seen all a lot of different earth climates – (link to graph on the website) Current models for temp increase have massive variances - error margins – 1 - 4.5 degrees increase in temperature How are they predicting this – when not even a 2-week forecast in temperature is accurate? Assume correct damaging thing to focus on – mostly outside of anyone’s control! made scared of the weather changing This can potentially be a damaging narrative - carbon is what is creating this right? Well we are carbon-based lifeforms – if people keep following that narrative once they implement all of their changes but it doesn’t help anything – they keep looking for more solutions – already are where celebrities are talking about how having less kids can help – while wanting more immigrations This sort of focus is based on one thing - Making people focus on the elements/topics that polarise– us versus them mentality So the narrative changes our interaction with each other – rather than accepting we have shared common goals, but different ways of achieving these – it is portrayed as if we don’t agree on how, you are against me and my enemy - Loss of freedom of speech – Introduces The assumption that someone is evil for not wanting to do the same thing as you Funny that the views of a lot of our grandfathers and great grandfathers would be called the Nazis they fought today Sleight of hand Government and media combined play– creates a concern to worry about and focus attention, resources on – then the population demand change – the government capitulates, or loses power While little attention is given to the things that will actually affect us day to day   What to do – What is the source of your assumptions – and the accuracy someone is telling you the truth is okay when they are Someone thinks they are telling you the truth – hit or miss Someone is telling you a half truth for a purpose – not great Stop assuming – this is the simplest thing that we can do as a society to help drive growth, innovation, basically a better future where we keep moving forwards – rather than backwards Don’t let overtons window close – While some ideas are awful – they shouldn’t be scielened from them – The Socratic method, also known as method of Elenchus, elenctic method, or Socratic debate, is a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue between individuals, based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to draw out ideas and underlying presuppositions But when talking to the other side is demonised – as the attacks become personalised/polarised – triggers automatic hatred for the individual more than ideas Having emotional connection to politics – have to remove and focus on what you can do   Don’t let the media or politicians decide what you should think - Remember Media uses a lot of subconscious imagery as framing – is someone evil? Montage of threatening music and suggestive descriptions, mention someone else who is publicly hated Also – selective choice of what to publicise or broadcast/edit interviews – try to get a number of different sources on a story – but not all just from companies that use a copy paste template on each story Once the media have created a problem by incorrect assumptions and are found out – how much accountability is there - Can never admit that they are wrong – they just shift the narrative without any culpability for their actions And so that you don’t pick up on the fact that they are the most reliable for facts US (extension global) Media ran with a narrative that Trump (elected president) committed treason, working with Putin Trump took office and said Obama Administration, DOJ, authorised wire taps and survailce on Trump and staffers Called crazy, but turns out it was true – based on a manufactured report – approval given by DOJ Question – If there was evidence Trump was a spy/committing treason – Taps started well before he won the election Why wouldn’t anyone come forward with actual evidence Start letting what the media say fall on deaf ears – everyone is too worried about climate change as there is a report a day about it – then some major story once a month to peak interest again Think for yourself – Luck can be undone – get 21 in blackjack and ask to hit – you blew some luck We each got 21 living in this country – either born or moved here – don’t blow it Don’t just assume – assumptions are the mother of all F ups – if you are demanding for action/change – you better be able to teach the theory as to why and how it will help – instead – people assume what they are told will work If you want to get in contact you can do so here.  Resources: Temperature graph https://wattsupwiththat.com/2016/09/29/earths-obliquity-and-temperature-over-the-last-20000-years/

Hello, and welcome to episode 7 already WHAT??? Today we talk about the lovely Nina Nesbitt!! Enjoy!

Interview starts at 5:30 - The last time we heard from GrowIt! cofounder Mason Day he was accompanied by the other founder Seth Reed. This time, he's joining us because he's the data guy at GrowIt! and they have some fascinating data to share – or Insights as we will call the info this episode. Get ready to learn some of the favorite plants and current trends gleaned from hundreds of thousands of users and millions of data points. Also, this will be the very first time GrowIt! goes into detail publicly about their Insights program – a new product that will bring customized data and insights (there's that word again…) to you – data you can use to drive decisions in your business. Let me remind you that as I shared the last time GrowIt was featured on the podcast, the team behind this unique tech company are hort people first and tech people second, so the info Mason will deliver this episode is firmly rooted in our industry and applicable for professional growers, garden center retailers and the landscape trade – our STEM listener base. But to me, the most exciting part of this episode is NOT the current insights Mason will share. The part that has my brain spinning and thinking forward is predictive analytics – creating models and trend lines not just to claim Monstera is a hot plant with millennials (which it certainly is) but to determine why that happened and what the next in plants will be. And as Mason explains, this can be done with data. In our industry. Today. This is HUGE! Download the GrowIt! Mobile App and learn more about this tech company: https://www.growitmobile.com/ 10 Insights from the GrowIt! Plant Community: https://www.growitmobile.com/resources/gardenshops/ Past Episode with GrowIt! – What Today's Shopper Wants: https://stempodcast.podbean.com/e/what-today%E2%80%99s-shopper-wants/ Contact Links: Guest Mason Day: mday@growitmobile.com Host Bill Calkins: bcalkins@ballhort.com NEW! Connect on Instagram - @STEMGreenhousePodcast #STEMGreenhousePodcast Tweet Host Bill Calkins: @billcalkins Connect with Ball Seed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ball-seed-co/ Follow The Gardens at Ball on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GardensAtBall/ See Ball Seed Videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BallSeedVideo

Hello Summer! It's time for a vacation? Do you take all of your vacation time for the year? You are not alone if you don't. 52% of Americans left vacation time on the table! WHAT? Today we discuss why and how you can use it all!

If you've ever wanted better health and a longer life, for you or a loved one, then do we have the Fast Food Genocide show for you.  Today I'll be talking with repeat guest Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a true champion in the fight for a healthier tomorrow, the NY Times bestselling author of Eat to Live, and the author of one the most brilliant must read books for your health, and those you love, Fast Food Genocide. And that's just what I want to talk with him about today, about how processed foods came about, why they're killing us, and what we can do about it! Fast Food Genocide Self-Improvement and Self-Help Topics Include: What is fast food genocide? What does fast food really mean these days? And what is the maltrition we're almost all facing? What's going on in African American communities? What does it mean, the lower the nutrients in the food we eat, the more calories we crave What are toxins being added to our foods? What's wrong with oils, even the ones we're told are healthy. What's a toxic load? What are food additives that are toxic? What's wrong with trying to eat these foods in moderation? What is Pellagra – and what's the history of the term “Red Neck” What's the history of food in the US, and what's really been going on? What's the link between poor glucose control and behavior? What do sugary foods have to do with depression and our emotions? What is a nutritarian diet What's going on in the blue zones? What do we need to know about beans? Are beans really dangerous for us? What do we need to know about mushrooms? And onions? And wild-blueberries? What's the importance of nuts and seeds? What's the link between early puberty and breast cancer – and what's going on? Are organic grain breads okay to eat? Is it okay to eat meat and eggs in moderation? What foods have to be organic, and which ones are okay non-organic (visit: ewg.org) What's the long-term prognosis for a paleo diet? What does every woman who might get pregnant need to know about folic acid Any last thoughts for vegans and vegetarians??? How do you get kids to eat healthy once they've become picky eaters? For more info visit: https://www.drfuhrman.com/ Dr. Joel Fuhrman on What Today's Food is Doing to Us & Our Kids Nutrition & What We Can Do to Survive & Thrive! Health | Inspiration | Motivation | Spiritual | Spirituality | Inspirational | Motivational | Self-Improvement | Self-Help | Inspire For More Info Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com

Do you know what your customers are looking for and the 10 top qualities they are seeking? Listen to this podcast and to Peter discuss these attributes The post What Today’s Customers Really Want from You? appeared first on Linear Structure.

Do you know what your customers are looking for and the 10 top qualities they are seeking? Listen to this podcast and to Peter discuss these attributes The post What Today’s Customers Really Want from You? appeared first on Linear Structure.

Welcome to an entertaining show with my guest, Tim Paige. As the Senior Conversion Educator at Leadpages, Tim helps marketers increase conversions and utilize behavioral marketing. You can hear Tim on his podcast, Conversion Cast, or on one of the 750 webinars he’s hosted in the last three years. The most important roles in his life are those of a husband and father who eats, sleeps, and breathes Syracuse Orange basketball. Tim is an all-around nice guy with hilarious voice over skills, so join us for more! TWEET: “Talking #entrepreneurship, #conversions and #SyracuseOrange with @TimThePaige!” Figuring out what’s next: We’ve all had those moments, right? One phase of life comes to a close and we know we’re supposed to move on, but How? Where? When? Tim felt the uncertainty when his rock band days ended and he felt the entrepreneurial pull but wasn’t sure what to do next. He made the mistake of defaulting to what he  always did to “make money.” He took a sales commission job that provided a good income but sucked the joy and happiness out of him. It wasn’t until he understood the concept of “passive income” that he made the leap to start a podcast and soon exploded into the voice over world. TWEET: “I started losing part of myself and had to figure out what’s next.”       @TimThePaige   How things sometimes just “fall into place”: We all know those people for whom life seems easy and just seems to fall into place perfectly. Most likely, though, they have worked hard behind the scenes to get where they are. Tim explains how his unique skill set in the realm of networking and marketing has aided him in meeting the right people and just the right time. The key to this is relating to people and caring about them. Tim has met and befriended some wonderful people because they are cool and he wanted to get to know them, and not because he was looking to get something out of them. It’s all about relationships! TWEET: “Focus on relating to #people and you’ll find incredible #relationships.” @TimThePaige   You don’t HAVE to be an entrepreneur! What? Today’s business and life coaches will make you think that entrepreneurship is the ONLY way to be happy, fulfilled, and satisfied. Tim says this is not so! His role at Leadpages is an entrepreneurial one, but he shares why he is happy at his 9-5 job, doing what he loves to do. Not everyone is cut out for entrepreneurship, but many people pressure themselves and get caught up in having to be an entrepreneur. It’s all about keeping your life in alignment. TWEET: “Without #debt, the runway to get where you want is MUCH shorter.” @TimThePaige GUEST RECOMMENDATION: “Do everything you can to get out of debt if you’re in debt. It’s the number one thing you can do to free yourself up to make decisions about your future without being held back.”   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:10] Where do the voices come from? [5:45] From rock star to voice over guy [10:25] The transition into Leadpages and webinars [13:55] How thing “fell into place” for Tim [16:45] It’s all about relationships [18:55] Letting things evolve—from where you are NOW [20:05] Why it’s OK to work for someone else [21:10] A crazy “What If” scenario for Tim [25:38] Tim’s Recommendation: Get out of debt and don’t let rejection get you down!   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Tim on Twitter Tim on Facebook Tim at Leadpages Tim’s Voiceover Website Tim’s Podcast   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: “Keep at it, get better, do your thing, and hope for the best.” @TimThePaige TWEET: “Do everything you can to get out of #debt if you are in #debt!” @TimThePaige  

In the past months, farmland prices have continued to creep downward, leaving behind the record prices of the past few years. The August 8th Land Values Report from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service shows farmland values dropped 0.3 percent nationwide in the past year. However, changes in farmland values vary from region to region … Continue reading "What Today’s Farmland Prices Mean for Investors [+PODCAST]" The post What Today’s Farmland Prices Mean for Investors [+PODCAST] appeared first on Global AgInvesting.