Podcasts about Wondering

It's Friday, December 19th, and Norm is doing that thing where he calmly lays out the facts… while quietly setting the building on fire.After dumping Mike McCarthy for a 7–10 season (even with Dak missing half the year), the Cowboys hired Brian Schottenheimer and sold everyone the “new coach, new culture, new results” dream. Fast-forward to now: 6–7–1, which is basically the same meal served on a newer plate.Norm runs through the offseason shopping spree and the draft picks that actually look like real football players… then asks the obvious question: how are they still mediocre? Spoiler: it's hard to look at a defense giving up 30 points per game and not start writing farewell cards.Then we get to the main event: Matt Eberflus' countdown clock. Jerry Jones loves the offense (who wouldn't?) but hates the defense with the intensity of a man who knows the actuarial tables and is very aware the last NFC Championship appearance was… 30 years ago. After the Vikings game where J.J. McCarthy looked like Tom Brady (no sacks, career-best passer rating), Jerry goes public: he's “fine with the players,” but the system isn't working. Which is convenient, because if it's not the system… well… then it's the roster. And if it's the roster… who built it?Exactly. CHAPTERS 00:00 – The Premise: Why Are the Cowboys Still the Cowboys?00:23 – Sponsor: Fluent Financial01:27 – McCarthy Got Fired at 7–10… So How Is 6–7–1 “Progress”?02:16 – The Offseason Reinforcements: They Actually Tried This Time03:10 – Injuries, Diggs, and the “It's One Player's Fault” Debate03:51 – The New Toys: Pickens, Kenny Clark, Quinn Williams, and More04:35 – Draft Class Check-In: Booker, Aziraku, Revel, and Overshown's Return05:11 – The Real Question: With All That… Why Are They Still 6–7–1?05:58 – Jerry's Frustration Sets In (Again)06:49 – Sponsor: Bob's Steak & Chop House07:19 – Sponsor: Full Moon Healing Balm08:33 – The “Almost Certain” Firing: Eberflus' Days Are Numbered09:16 – 30 Years Since the NFC Title Game: The Loudest Clock in Dallas10:11 – Offense = Elite, Defense = Big 12 Level (Allegedly)10:11 – Defensive Rankings: 31st in Scoring, 29th in Yards, Can't Cover Anybody11:49 – The Vikings Game: J.J. McCarthy's 8th Start Turns Into a Highlight Reel12:27 – Jerry Goes Public: It's the System, Not the Players (Sure, Jan)13:24 – The Real Subtext: If It's Not the Coach… Then It's the Guy Picking the Players14:08 – Sponsor Wrap + Subscribe/Follow15:11 – Stolen Water Media Sign-Off

Wondering why your landscaping business gets buried in Google search results? Scott breaks down the most important ranking factors that actually move the needle, based on a new report from top local SEO experts.   If you've ever felt frustrated watching a competitor show up higher than you on Google, or seen your own rankings disappear overnight, this episode explains exactly why. The game has changed, and it all starts with your Google Business Profile—the single most important factor for getting found by local customers.   Scott walks through the surprising takeaways from the report, including why Google pushes your business down if you're listed as 'closed' during a search, why the recency of your reviews matters more than the total number, and how to properly fill out your 'Services' section to tell Google exactly which jobs you want. These are the simple, powerful tweaks that have the biggest impact on your visibility.   Welcome to The Million Dollar Landscaper Podcast w/ Scott Molchan, the landscaper-turned-coach who helps business owners stop spinning their wheels, build smart systems, and run a profitable company without burning out. On this podcast, you'll learn how to attract better customers, price your work for profit, and scale your business.  

How do we make space for our grief in the midst of what is often called a joyful season? What happens when the traditions we once cherished become painful reminders of those no longer at our table?Author Lanier Ivester understands the deep ache of loss and how it reshapes the holidays. After walking through multiple griefs—many within a single year—Lanier found herself reimagining the Christmas season traditions she once loved. Through that process, she discovered how to honor her grief while allowing traditions to evolve in ways that nurture connection and relationship.In her book, Glad and Golden Hours: A Companion for Advent and Christmastide, Lanier shares cherished practices—many of which were passed down from her mother and explores the rich theology of the Christmas season—a theology that embraces both joy and sorrow in sacred tension.In this episode, Davey sits down with Lanier to discuss how grief transforms our experience of the holidays, the invitation Advent offers to bring both our celebration and lament before God, and how to thoughtfully engage—or release—traditions after loss.If you or someone you love is hurting this Christmas, this conversation offers a gentle reminder: this season is spacious enough to hold your pain and still whisper the hope of Christ—Emmanuel, God with us. Website: https://lanierivester.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lanierivester/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaniersBooks/ Book: Glad and Golden Hours: A Companion for Advent and Christmastide https://amzn.to/46TBND515% Code off any Glad and Golden Hours products at rabbitroom.com Code: KITCHEN15Every story shared through Nothing is Wasted becomes part of a living legacy and you can be a part. Join the legacy and give today: www.nothingiswasted.com/legacyofhope Stories matter. They inspire, uplift, and remind us we're not alone in our pain. Hope in the Valley: 42 Days of Healing Through the Psalms After Loss, Grief, and Tragedy is a new devotional featuring real stories from the Nothing Is Wasted community—offering strength, comfort, and hope in life's hardest moments. Order your copy today at: www.nothingiswasted.com/hopeinthevalley Wondering where to get started on your journey towards healing? Join Davey on our next FREE, live Zoom call and find out how you can begin to take back your story and how Nothing is Wasted can help. Sign up today at: www.nothingiswasted.com/starthere Looking for help in navigating the valley of pain and trauma? Our Nothing is Wasted coaches can help: www.nothingiswasted.com/coaching Want a pathway through your pain? The Pain to Purpose Course can lead you through all you've been through: www.nothingiswasted.com/paintoppurpose Please donate today at MercyShips.org/podcast Visit www.OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, usepromo code FUN at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biomanufacturing has always dealt with the challenge of turning vast, complex datasets and intricate production steps into life-changing therapies. But when batch records multiply and process deviations loom, how do biotech teams make sense of it all? In this episode, we move beyond theory to the nuts and bolts of how AI - when thoughtfully deployed - can turn bioprocessing chaos into actionable intelligence, paving the way for the factory of the future.Our guest, Ilya Burkov, Global Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences Growth at Nebius AI, doesn't just talk about data wrangling and algorithms—he's spent years building tools and strategies to help scientists organize, contextualize, and leverage real-world datasets. Having worked across tech innovation and pharmaceuticals, Ilya Burkov bridges cutting-edge computation with the practical realities of CMC development and manufacturing, making him a trusted voice on how bioprocessing is rapidly changing.Highlights from the episode:Advice for biotech scientists on learning from innovations in other industries (00:02:21)Tackling the complexities of organizing huge and often unstructured datasets in bioprocessing (03:08)Techniques and tools to structure, label, and prepare data for AI—including Nebius's in-house tool, Tracto AI (06:24)Strategies for startups and small teams—how to begin implementing AI and what areas of bioprocessing to focus on first (10:12)The vision for the “factory of the future”: AI-driven, interconnected, and self-learning manufacturing environments (08:11)Navigating the decision between on-premise and cloud computing for scalable, cost-effective AI workloads (12:32)The importance of partnership between scientists and AI, emphasizing collaboration and data-driven decisions (00:15:47)Wondering how to kick off your own AI-enabled bioprocessing project, or what to insource versus outsource as you scale? This episode gives you a grounded starting point—minus the buzzwords and empty promises.Connect with Ilya Burkov:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ilyaburkovContact email: ilya.burkov@nebius.comNebius: www.nebius.comIf this topic grabbed you, you'll love these related episodes focusing on advanced modeling, continuous manufacturing, and Digital TwinsEpisodes 213 - 214: From Developability to Formulation: How In Silico Methods Predict Stability Issues Before the Lab with Giuseppe LicariEpisodes 85 - 86: Bioprocess 4.0: Integrated Continuous Biomanufacturing with Massimo MorbidelliEpisodes 05 - 06: Hybrid Modeling: The Key to Smarter Bioprocessing with Michael SokolovEpisode 153 - 154: The Future of Bioprocessing: Industry 4.0, Digital Twins, and Continuous Manufacturing Strategies with Tiago MatosEpisodes 173 - 174: Mastering Hybrid Model Digital Twins: From Lab Scale to Commercial Bioprocessing with Krist GernaeyNext step:Need fast CMC guidance? → Get rapid CMC decision support hereSupport the show

It's Wednesday, December 17th, and Norm Hitzges is already treating the Cowboys like it's January—because let's be honest, they've been playing for “next year” for a while now.Norm lays out the real offseason problem: this team can score like a contender (historically so), yet they're wandering toward mediocrity because the defense couldn't stop a parade—much less an NFL offense. And now comes the big-money question: do you spend $30M a year to keep George Pickens… or do you use that money (and maybe even the Trayvon Diggs cap savings) to build a defense that doesn't actively ruin your weekend?Then we pivot to college football, where head coaches are getting fired like it's a Black Friday sale—because one man (Kurt Cignetti) showed the entire sport what a fast turnaround looks like. And now every “big program” is staring at Indiana like: Wait… y'all did WHAT?Sarcasm? Yes. Numbers? Also yes. Existential dread? Of course. Welcome back to Just Wondering.CHAPTERS00:00:00 – Cowboys Offseason Decisions + Why College Coaches Are Getting Fired00:00:29 – Fluent Financial Sponsor Read00:01:29 – The Cowboys Offseason Has Already Begun (Yes, Really)00:02:18 – Play the Kids: Who Needs Reps Over the Final Games00:03:03 – Tyler Guyton, Flournoy, Mingo & The “What Do We Actually Have?” Tour00:03:45 – Protect Javonte Williams: Reduce the Workload Before You Break Him00:04:33 – The Cowboys Can Score… So Why Are They Still Mid?00:04:56 – The Defense Can't Stop Anything (Norm's Example Is… Vivid)00:05:17 – Pinball Football Returns: Ding Ding Ding, Everyone Scores00:06:02 – 14 Opponent Scores in Two Games + Only Four Punts Forced00:06:38 – Takeaways: The Cowboys Are Down There With the Truly Miserable Teams00:06:56 – Defense Wins Titles… So This Is a Problem00:07:45 – Is It Eberflus… Or Is It the Players? (The Harder Answer)00:08:31 – The Diggs Decision: Cap Space vs Creating Another Hole00:09:17 – Defensive Shopping List: Safeties, Corners, Linebackers, Ends… All of It00:10:12 – The Pickens Question: Jerry Wants Him Back—But At $30M?00:11:00 – Would Pickens Money Be Better Spent Fixing the Defense?00:11:37 – The Bottom Line: Cowboys Don't Need More Offense—They Need a Defense00:12:27 – Bob's Steak & Chop House Sponsor Read00:13:13 – Full Moon Healing Balm Sponsor Read00:13:49 – College Football Coach Firings: This Is Not Normal00:14:56 – The Alleged Culprit: Kurt Cignetti and the Turnaround Blueprint00:15:52 – Stop #1: Indiana (PA) — Instant Winner00:16:52 – Stop #2: Elon — Another Flip00:17:52 – Stop #3: James Madison — Monster Built00:18:57 – Indiana's “Before” Stats: Historically Bad, Truly Grim00:19:48 – Indiana's “After” Stats: Wins, Big Ten Title, Heisman, Playoff Bye00:20:31 – Why Everyone's Firing Coaches: They're Hunting the Next Cignetti00:21:14 – Sponsor Close: Fluent Financial + Bob's00:21:36 – Wrap-Up: Follow, Share, and Keep Wondering  Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfwInstagram: sunsetloungedfwTiktok: sunsetloungedfwX: SunsetLoungeDFWFB: Sunset Lounge DFW

Are you confused about prenatal vitamins? Wondering whether folic acid or folate is best? And what about those MTHFR conversations on the internet? Should you be worried?  In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine is asking the questions so many people have but rarely get clear answers to. Her guest is fertility expert Dr. Prati Sharma who is here to address the fear, the science, and the nuance behind one of the most debated supplements in pregnancy health. Folate and folic acid may sound interchangeable, but as Dr. Shahine and Dr. Sharma explain, the topic gets complicated fast — especially once genetics, supplements, and internet opinions enter the chat.  Together they explain the definitions, evidence-based guidelines, genetic polymorphisms like MTHFR, and how the supplement market (and sometimes fear-based messaging) can mislead patients.  Listeners will hear balanced, thoughtful insight rooted in reproductive endocrinology, science-backed recommendations, and compassionate care, not panic or overwhelm. And most importantly, you'll leave feeling calmer, more empowered, and equipped with the right questions instead of fear. In this episode you'll hear: [1:25] Why is folate vs. folic acid such a heated topic? [3:37] What is folate? [4:067 What is folic acid? [5:35] MTHFR gene variant explained [6:40] The history & science behind the recommendations [9:58] How much folic acid do you actually need? [12:56] What newer studies show [20:23] How to choose a prenatal [28:06] Final takeaways and connecting with Dr. Sharma   Resources mentioned:  @drpratiaharma on IG createivf.com/about/prati-sharma-fertility-doctor birdandbe.com ABOG Folic Acid Recommendations Review from Integrative Medicine Journal Review by Jen Gunter, MD   Dr. Shahine's Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations Follow @drlorashahine Instagram | YouTube | Tiktok | Her Books

Across biotech labs, researchers swim in oceans of process data: sensor streams, run records, engineering logs, and still, crucial decisions get stuck in spreadsheets or scribbled into fading notebooks. The challenge isn't having enough information, it's knowing which actions actually move the needle in cell culture productivity, process stability, and faster timelines.This episode, David Brühlmann brings on Ilya Burkov, Global Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences Growth at Nebius AI. With a career spanning NHS medicine, regenerative research, and cloud infrastructure, Ilya Burkov has lived the leap from microscope to server room. He's seen firsthand how digital twins, autonomous experimentation, and cloud-first strategies are shifting the way biologics are developed and scaled.Topics discussed:Shifting from experimental-based to computational bioprocess development, and the evolving role of human expertise vs. AI (02:48)Ilya Burkov's journey from medicine and orthopedics to AI and cloud infrastructure (04:15)Solving data silos and making real-time decisions with digital twins and automated analytics (06:36)The impact of AI-driven lab automation and robotics on drug discovery timelines (08:51)Using AI to accelerate cell line selection, cloning, and protein sequence optimization (10:12)Why wet lab experimentation is still essential, and how predictive modelling can reduce failure rates (11:15)Reducing costs and accelerating development by leveraging AI in process screening and optimization (12:32)Strategies for smaller companies to effectively store and manage bioprocess data, including practical advice on cloud adoption and security (14:30)Application of AI and digital twins in scale-up processes, and connecting diverse data types like CFD simulations and process data (17:18)The ongoing need for human expertise in interpreting and qualifying data, even as machine learning advances (19:09)Wondering how to stop your own data from gathering dust? This episode unpacks practical strategies for storing and leveraging your experimental records - whether you're in a major pharma or a small startup with limited tech resources.Connect with Ilya Burkov:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ilyaburkovContact email: ilya.burkov@nebius.comNebius: www.nebius.comIf this topic grabbed you, you'll love these related episodes focusing on advanced modeling, continuous manufacturing, and Digital TwinsEpisodes 213 - 214: From Developability to Formulation: How In Silico Methods Predict Stability Issues Before the Lab with Giuseppe LicariEpisodes 85 - 86: Bioprocess 4.0: Integrated Continuous Biomanufacturing with Massimo MorbidelliEpisodes 05 - 06: Hybrid Modeling: The Key to Smarter Bioprocessing with Michael SokolovEpisode 153 - 154: The Future of Bioprocessing: Industry 4.0, Digital Twins, and Continuous Manufacturing Strategies with Tiago MatosEpisodes 173 - 174: Mastering Hybrid Model Digital Twins: From Lab Scale to Commercial Bioprocessing with Krist GernaeyNext step:Need fast CMC guidance? → Get rapid CMC decision support hereSupport the show

Feeling discouraged by small beginnings? Wondering if what you're holding will ever amount to anything? Jennie Lusko brings a powerful message on the mustard seed parable that will transform how you see your tiny seeds of faith. Learn to see the seed for what it is AND what it will become, embrace the brutal waiting process where growth happens underground, and understand why God sees the possible within your impossible.GIVE YOUR YEAR-END OFFERING:Be a part of building the Kingdom: https://freshlife.church/give/NEXT STEPS:Ask for prayer or connect with a pastor: https://freshlife.church/contactRegister your decision to follow Jesus and receive free resources: https://freshlife.church/know-godGive a financial gift to support what God is doing as we take steps forward to see the Gospel reach far and wide: https://freshlife.church/giveSUBSCRIBE:Sign up to receive encouragement straight to your inbox, and to stay up to date with announcements, events, and more: https://church.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6ea4d82b2567db3e86b7767cd&id=451f2fe63eDon't miss a video! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/freshlifechurch?sub_confirmation=1CONNECT ON SOCIALS:Website: https://freshlife.churchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshlifeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshlifechurchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/freshlifeYoutube: https://youtube.com/c/freshlifechurch/Fresh Life Church was pioneered by Pastors Levi and Jennie Lusko in 2007. We exist to see those stranded in sin find life and liberty in Jesus Christ. Today Fresh Life's ministry impacts people with the radical, life-changing message of Jesus' grace, spilling across Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho… and beyond.

Keith discusses the K-shaped economy, where income from capital assets is rising while labor income is declining.  In 1965, 50% of income came from labor and 50% from capital; by 1990, it was 54% and 46%, respectively, and today it's 57% and 43%. Keith emphasizes the importance of how capital compounds over labor and advises on building ownership in real estate and businesses.  Finally, he answers your listener's questions about: agricultural real estate inflation, profiting on mortgage loans, transitioning from accumulation to preservation and a fast-growing state that no one talks about. Episode Page: GetRichEducation.com/584 For access to properties or free help with a GRE Investment Coach, start here: GREmarketplace.com GRE Free Investment Coaching: GREinvestmentcoach.com Get mortgage loans for investment property: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 855-74-RIDGE  or e-mail: info@RidgeLendingGroup.com Invest with Freedom Family Investments.  For predictable 10-12% quarterly returns, visit FreedomFamilyInvestments.com/GRE or text  1-937-795-8989 to speak with a freedom coach Will you please leave a review for the show? I'd be grateful. Search "how to leave an Apple Podcasts review"  For advertising inquiries, visit: GetRichEducation.com/ad Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our wealth-building newsletter free— GREletter.com or text 'GRE' to 66866 Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/GetRichEducation Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Complete episode transcript: Keith Weinhold  0:00   Keith, welcome to GRE. I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, capital compounds, labor doesn't realizing this can change allocation decisions for the rest of your life. Then I discuss giving. Finally, I answer your listener questions about agricultural real estate inflation, profiting on mortgage loans when it's time for you to stop accumulating properties and a fast growing state that no one talks about today on get rich education   Speaker 1  0:33   since 2014 the powerful get rich education podcast has created more passive income for people than nearly any other show in the world. This show teaches you how to earn strong returns from passive real estate investing in the best markets without losing your time being a flipper or landlord. Show Host Keith Weinhold writes for both Forbes and Rich Dad advisors, and delivers a new show every week since 2014 there's been millions of listener downloads of 188 world nations. He has a list show guests include top selling personal finance author Robert Kiyosaki, get rich education can be heard on every podcast platform, plus it has its own dedicated Apple and Android listener phone apps build wealth on the go with the get rich education podcast. Sign up now for the get rich education podcast or visit get rich education.com   Corey Coates  1:18   You're listening to the show that has created more financial freedom than nearly any show in the world. This is get rich education.   Keith Weinhold  1:34   Welcome to GRE from Williamsburg, Virginia to Williamsport, Pennsylvania and across 188 nations worldwide. I'm Keith Weinhold, and you're listening to get rich education, and I'm somewhat near Williamsport, Pennsylvania today. For years, I've told you about the widening canyon between the haves and the have nots, and that's something that you might have only visualized in your head or merely considered a theory, but now you can see it. There's a chart that I recently shared with our newsletter subscribers that might just make your spine tingle and look, I don't like saying this, but hard work just does not pay off like it used to. This is emblematic of the K shaped economy. Just visualize the upper branch of the K, a line rising over time, and the lower branch of a letter k, that line falling over time, both plotted on the same chart. So what steadily happened over the last 60 years really is quite astonishing. And look, I don't want the world to be the way that I'm about to tell you it is, but that's just what's occurring. The share of one's income from capital assets is rising, while the share from labor keeps decreasing simultaneously. Now just think about your own personal economy. What share of your income is from your invested capital versus how much of your income is derived from your labor. When you're the youngest, it's all labor. When I got out of college and had my first job, all of my income was from labor. I certainly didn't have any rental property cash flow or stock dividends. But for Americans, here is how it's changed over time, and this K shaped divergence is alarming people in 1965 it was 5050 by 1990 54% of income was from capital and 46% labor. Today it's 57% capital and only 43 labor. Gosh, the divergence is real, and it's only getting wider, and I really had to dig for the sources on this K shaped economy chart. They are the BLS, the Tax Foundation and the International Labor Organization. Increasingly, asset owners are the haves. The upper part of this K shaped economy, that line is drifting up like a helium balloon that you forgot to tie to the chair. It just keeps going up and then the labor share of income, which is shrinking, that is also known as how much of the economic pie goes to people who actually work for a living. That is another way to think of it. So frankly, that's why I say hard work just does not pay off like it used to, because with each wave of inflation, assets, pump, leveraged assets, mega pump and wages lag behind, and we can't allocate our resources in the way that we want the. World to be, but how the world really is. In fact, the disparity is even greater than the chart that I just described to you, because it doesn't even include value accumulation, also known as appreciation. I was only talking about income there, and the reality is that working for a paycheck just pays off less and less and less. No amount of working overtime on a Saturday can make you wealthy, but it might make you miserable. Owning assets pays off more and more. In fact, the effect is even more exaggerated than what I even described, because, as we know, the tax treatment is lighter on your capital gains than it is your income derived through labor. As the economy keeps evolving, those who benefit the most, they do not sell their time for money. They're not trading their time for dollars. In fact, let me distill it down here are, yeah, it's just four words that could change the way you allocate your time and your effort for the rest of your life. Capital compounds, labor doesn't. yeah, there's a lot right there. If you want to keep up or get ahead, you need to be on the capital part of the K, the upper part. And what would that really look like for you in real life? What does that practically mean? It means building ownership into your financial life, owning real estate, owning businesses using prudent leverage, owning things that produce income, and even merely owning more things that appreciate. And here's the great news, though, real estate is still the most accessible, leverageable, tax favored capital friendly asset class ever created. That's whether you're just patching together like 43k for a down payment on your first turnkey single family rental, or making a tax deferred exchange into a 212 door apartment complex. Okay, this is how that can look in real life. The bottom line here is that as the economy gets more and more K shaped, with this divergence between Americans capital share of income increasing and labor share decreasing, that you want to stack real income generating assets. That is the big takeaway.    Keith Weinhold  7:44   Well, this is the time of year where a lot of people feel compelled to give donations. And as a GRE listener that's paid five ways, you've got more ability than others to give, I need to caution you about some things. I'm sorry that it is this way, because I do want to promote giving. It's kind, it's virtuous, and it's not a completely selfless act either, because when I give, it makes me feel good too. You're making a difference, and that feels great. Let's talk about the downsides of giving, though, because few people discuss that. We already know about the upsides when I give to an organization, say, 1500 bucks here, $1,000 over there, well, inevitably, you do get on that organization's contact list. And yeah, I suppose that it is easier to retain a customer or donor than it is to find a new one. Sometimes I just make what I expected to be a one time donation, but they will keep contacting you. Now, I was once on the other side of this. I served on a volunteer committee that organizes athletic events, and a friend of mine, John made a $1,000 donation to our organization one year, which was really kind, and he's just a day job working kind of guy when he didn't make the donation. The following year, someone made it a line item in our meeting minutes to say that John's donation was not renewed. Like that's the only thing they brought up. Oh gosh, that really struck me the wrong way, because here's a guy that traded his time for dollars at a job that I happen to know he doesn't like very much, and the committee statement was that the guy didn't renew his donation. Sheesh, now, when it comes to the tax treatment of, say, $1,000 that you make in a donation, there's a lot of misunderstanding about how that works, and this is the type of subject that you're thinking about now, because sometimes people want to get a tax break tallied up before year end, because some people think that after the year ends, well, the IRS pays you back the $1,000 you donated because it's tax deductible. No, that's how a tax credit. Works. But a tax deduction, which is all that you might be eligible for, means that if your annual income is 100k well then a 1k donation lowers your taxable income to 99k so if you're in the 24% tax bracket, then you'd get 240 bucks back. But you know, in many or even most cases, you're not going to get any tax break at all for making a donation, and this is because you did not exceed the standard deduction threshold, which is now almost 16k if you're single and almost 32k married, you get to deduct those amounts from your taxable income no matter what. So the standard deduction, in a way, it's nice, because you don't have to keep receipts and do all that tracking for everything. So I've had that experience myself where, huh, feeling a little generous throughout the year, giving $1,500 here, $1,000 there. Oh, and then realizing that it does nothing for me on taxes, you have to give more to exceed the standard deduction amount and start itemizing them. And mortgage interest does go into that amount. Okay, it does go into the amount to try to get your total above the standard deduction threshold. So go ahead and give freely, but in a lot of cases, keep in mind that it often does nothing for your taxes, because you're taking that standard deduction if you indeed are. There's been another tip flation trend that's annoying, and that is increasingly when I give a donation online, I'm asked to if I want to leave a tip on top of the donation. That is so weird, a tip is for good service. I'm serving you by being generous enough to give a donation. Sheesh, a tip request on top of a donation. But please do give when you do, one thing that you might want to specify is that it is a one time donation, if that is your intent, or they will constantly follow up with you.    Keith Weinhold  12:06   Coming up next, I'm going to answer your listener questions. A member of Team GRE, who you haven't heard before, is going to come in to ask me your listener questions, and one of them is going to be among the most important topics that our show has never addressed, and it's about time. I'm Keith Weinhold. You're listening to get rich education.    Keith Weinhold  12:28   You know, most people think they're playing it safe with their liquid money, but they're actually losing savings accounts and bonds don't keep up when true inflation eats six or 7% of your wealth every single year I invest my liquidity with FFI freedom family investments in their flagship program. Why fixed 10 to 12% returns have been predictable and paid quarterly. There's real world security backed by needs based real estate like affordable housing, Senior Living and healthcare. Ask about the freedom flagship program when you speak to a freedom coach there, and that's just one part of their family of products, they've got workshops, webinars and seminars designed to educate you before you invest. Start with as little as 25k and finally, get your money working as hard as you do. Get started at Freedom, family investments.com/gre, or send a text now it's 1-937-795-8989, yep, text their freedom coach, directly again, 1-937-795-8989   Keith Weinhold  13:40   the same place where I get my own mortgage loans is where you can get yours. Ridge lending group and MLS, 42056, they provided our listeners with more loans than anyone because they specialize in income properties. They help you build a long term plan for growing your real estate empire with leverage. Start your prequel and even chat with President Caeli Ridge personally while it's on your mind, start at Ridge lending group.com that's Ridge lending group.com   Kristen Tate  14:14   this is author Kristin Tate. Listen to get rich education with Keith Weinhold, and don't quit your Daydream.   Keith Weinhold  14:32   Welcome back to get rich Education. I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, they say that it takes a village to get some things done and well, it takes a team to prop up this slack jawed operation one GRE team member, capably behind the scenes for more than a year and a half now, is Brenda Almendariz, welcome in. Brenda, Hi, Keith, thanks. Rather than me asking the listener questions this time you. You get to do it, but before we do that, just tell us a bit about your real estate investing.    Brenda  15:07   Sure. So I started maybe learning a little bit about investing and kind of looking into other options to grow my wealth. And I came across the GRE podcast and a few others. So I think about 2018 I did a little bit of just learning and kind of educating myself. And then 2019 I bought my first turnkey property. Turned out well. And then 2020 I bought my second one. And then in 2021 I decided, okay, this is working really well. Maybe I'll do a house hack. I'll do something a little different, and in a year, then maybe I'll do something else. But I've been in my 2021 home now for about almost five years. I'm looking for the next one, hopefully within the next year. But yeah, it's been great. Turnkey. Just met real estate investment company here at my local REIA, and then I learned that I could actually connect with other companies across other places through GRE but yeah, it's been great.   Keith Weinhold  16:02   Brenda lives in Phoenix, just about as close to the center of Phoenix as you can possibly be. I sat down with Brenda for lunch the last time that I was in Phoenix, and like a lot of people, almost everybody that works here at GRE they started out as a listener before they ever worked here. And really, it's that same story with Brenda as well. So yeah, Brenda will want to ask us the first of what we have about four listener questions today   Brenda  16:31   we do, so I'll go over the first one here. Question is, I would love for you to revisit some of the non traditional example, coffee plantation, CBD manufacturing, teak plantation, Belize resort properties and syndication projects you've discussed on the GRE podcast just to see how they turned out. I'm sure some of them failed to deliver the expected returns, and it's the failures that many of us learn the most from   Keith Weinhold  17:02   Yeah, totally. Okay, so not so much a listener question here, but a comment to discuss more of these agricultural real estate investments or ones that are in syndications off of the investment type that you can't do yourself, is what we're talking about here, rather than direct ownership of residential rental property and an appeal to follow up down the road to see how they really turned out. And you know, Brenda, I'll address you because we don't have the listener name with this question. Most people in my position, if an investment has been discussed on the show, and then that investment didn't go as well as was hoped for, you know what? They never tell the audience about it. However, there's the Panama coffee farm investment. We first discussed that here way back in 2015 and we had a GRE field trip where I met a lot of you in person there in Panama. And as I often do when we discuss a particular investment here, I bought and still own Panama coffee farm parcels myself. That investment, it paid cash flow from the crop yields for a few years, and then it stopped. The good yields stopped due to covid disruption, and since then, there have also been erratic weather patterns like drought and precipitation of the wrong levels and at the wrong time of year, and there's been more of a prevalence of pests in disease like coffee leaf, rust and the operator. They have been communicative and forthcoming all the while they're still issuing the annual report that I read, and sometime after that, I think that a lot of investors were assured, because it sort of made national news, international news, that markets for both coffee and cacao have been suppressed, at least from the standpoint of there's not enough crop yield. I mean, that is a problem in a lot of places worldwide. Now I hope that turns around, and it very well may. In fact, we did something here that very few shows do. Back on episode 431, we had the Panama coffee farm CEO come back on the show to describe exactly what I just told you about there. And few shows are willing to do that. Some people just want you to think that every single investment that's discussed goes as well it was hoped for, or even better than expected. But that is not real world. You got to be authentic in real So, okay. Listener, comment, well, taken there. They appreciate that sort of follow up, and they would like more of that. All right, that's great. What's the next question? Brenda.   Brenda  19:40   Sure. So the next one comes to us from our audience over on YouTube. So in response to our real estate pays five ways in a slow market, YouTube video matrices wrote, There is no inflation profiting. You would have to be paying off the loan with an income that goes up with housing inflation. That's plausible if you are a wage earner, but if your source of income is rental properties, then there isn't a wage increase that reduces the effective loan amount. You are double dipping in the inflation profiting column by counting appreciation which you earn as a real estate investor and inflation profiting, which you earn only if your wages go up at the rate of housing inflation, and you use those wages to pay off the loan, which you don't   Keith Weinhold  20:33   Okay, again, somewhat of a statement here. I suppose there's a question implicit within that for matrices. I'm not sure how you say that name exactly. Wondering about inflation profiting. Are you counting it? Right? I don't know about that. The part about paying off the loan faster if you're a wage earner, I mean, that's plausible, but not if your income is from rental properties. I mean, see that's actually backwards, because your cash flow goes up faster than the rate of inflation due to your biggest payment, your principal and interest staying fixed, so your net rent income goes up even faster than the rate of inflation. So inflation profiting, therefore it's even better than how I've been presenting it and calculating it. Now with that understood matrices, here's one way for real estate investors to understand inflation profiting on your loan if you still have trouble getting with that. 30 years ago, in 1995 the US median home price was 130k with an 80% loan, your mortgage balance at origination would have been 104k and the monthly mortgage payment is 763 with the 8% market mortgage rate level that you would have gotten at that time. Now, even if we don't apply any principal pay down at all, your mortgage balance today is still just 104k and your payment is still just 736 bucks, and it is substantially easier to make that payment today, because your wages and salaries and rent incomes are multiples higher. When you originate a loan, the bank doesn't ask to be repaid in dollars or their equivalent. The loan documents only say dollars and dollars are worth less and less and less. So today, your median priced property is worth over 400k despite still having that tiny 104k loan balance. And of course, your tenant would have paid that down to zero, and we aren't even counting that part, I think, to really exaggerate the effect and help make the inflation profiting concept crystallize for you, matrices. If you go back 100 years, the median home cost was 11,600 bucks. An 80% loan would be just over 9k that you borrowed. Okay, so at a 7% interest rate, 30 year loan, the monthly payment would be 94 bucks, laughably small. That's less than the cost of a nice dinner out today. That's all you owe on a median priced property, which is over 400k today. So because it doesn't feel like you're tangibly walking away with anything when you sell a property, hopefully that helps make it real mitricas. And one last way to think about it is, let's just forget real estate for a moment. Would you loan your best friend 100k for 30 years interest free, even if we're somehow absolutely guaranteed that he would pay you back? Well, of course, he wouldn't do that, because inflation destroys the lender and benefits the borrower. So you would want to be the borrower in that case, because the borrower profits from inflation, profiting just like you're the borrower with income property. That's the position that you want to be in. But I'm glad we brought this up, because a lot of people have that question. That was a good one. Matrices, even though you seem to sort of be doubting if inflation profiting is a real thing with the way you approach the question, hey, I really appreciate it. Anyway, what's the next one? Brenda   Brenda  24:10   yep. So the next one we have is Mark. He wrote into our general inbox, and he says, I have been listening to your podcasts from the beginning, and I believe I have not missed a single show. Wow. Yeah, it would be hard to argue with your strategy of using debt to rapidly increase your returns and expand your rental real estate portfolio. This method is great for the accumulation phase of one's life. However, I believe that you have never addressed the next chapter of everyone's life, phase two. I am, of course, talking about preserving your wealth, which is phase two. Yeah, I only ask this because that is what stage of life I am in. For background, he has 15 rentals, seven mortgages. Age 62. Currently all managed by a property manager, and he is married and an empty nester. Please note, no matter how much money is made from rentals, he said, his wife's view is that it is work, and so she does not want any more homes or work. This would be a great idea for an upcoming show. Please consider thanks, Mark.   Keith Weinhold  25:20   Yeah. Great stuff, Mark. And before Brenda came on, we discussed which questions that she's going to choose. And I definitely wanted to have this one in there, because, I mean, this is one of the most important topics that's never been answered on the show, and it really needs to be answered today. The accumulation phase of Mark's life is done. He wants to know about how to approach the preservation stage. First of all, Mark, congratulations. You've listened to every GRE episode, 584, of them now, and you've clearly benefited from acting so good for you to be in this position. In fact, this show had its inception in 2014 and it doesn't even take these 1011, years to reach financial freedom, if you follow my plan. So you are there. All right, so, Mark, you've got 15 rentals, seven mortgages. You're age 62 they're currently managed by a property manager. You're married in an empty nester. I mean, you've made it, and you know that you've made it when you have enough income to support your desired lifestyle. That's what we're talking about here. Financially Free, beat step free and all of that, I'm going to speculate mark that if you had tried paying all cash for every property, you wouldn't have gotten very far. You wouldn't have made it to this point. You know why this question resonates so well with me, Mark, despite being quite a bit younger than you, I am at that stage as well. I definitely don't need to add more properties for the rest of my life. Now. I don't have kids yet either, so there's no clear air there. In fact, one reason that I hold on to my properties is to help educate our audience to be a real investor in the game and to be able to keep up with trends. You can just kind of tell when someone's not investing in real estate themselves. So if I talk it, I want to keep doing it now for you, Mark, it's not about rushing to pay off your seven mortgages, as you know from listening, that's usually not your best return on capital. If you've already made it, there is absolutely zero reason to add more properties, I would agree, especially if you know, in your wife's eyes, that creates a headache, and maybe yours as well, once you get to a certain point. So as far as this preservation stage, since you've moved away from the accumulation phase, the LLC is the favorite protection structure, not a C or an S Corp. And I have done shows on that with attorneys before. Since I'm not one of your 15 properties, if one or two are less profitable or for whatever reason, you just have difficulty getting those rented during vacancies, okay, you can sell those off if you don't want to do the 1031, exchange into more property, you can pay the tax. That's an option, but you will also have to pay depreciation recapture on those properties and mark. If there's one thing I wish I knew, it's that if you do have children or clear heirs, but the gold standard for passing along properties to heirs is a revocable living trust, and if you only remember one thing about that, a properly drafted living trust is the number one way to pass along rental properties smoothly. And why it's great is that it avoids probate. Probate is a court supervised process. It takes months or years of delay. So instead, with a revocable living trust, heirs get access to your properties almost immediately. Now you are age 62 hopefully this isn't happening anytime soon, but you do keep full control while you're alive, it's easy to update a revocable living trust, but the big one probably is that it prevents family disputes and it keeps everything private. That way there's no public probate record. And the bonus is, if you own properties in multiple states, a trust avoids multiple probates, that's huge. So those are some considerations. Mark as you've Congratulations again. Move from the accumulation phase to the preservation stage. It's a completely normal, natural process. You sure don't have to keep adding properties for ever and ever. Congrats. You made it. You did it.    Brenda  29:37   Great. We've got another one, Keith. This one is from Tim in Philomath, Oregon, and he says, I would be interested in the days ahead, if you would be able to help us understand why North Dakota is projected to grow so much.   Keith Weinhold  29:54   Okay, thanks, Tim in follow math, Oregon, another word I'm not sure how to pronounce. Now, yeah, you might think it's unusual that I would want to answer this question. For a low population state of under 1 million people, like North Dakota, from today to 2050 there's forecast to be 9% population growth nationally, but in North Dakota, it is 34% that is quite a surge, and that is per visual capitalist via the University of Virginia, but North Dakota's projected growth, it looks surprisingly strong on paper, especially for a cold, rural, low population state. But really, there are at least four major forces behind the fast 2025 to 2050, Outlook, and when you break them down, the growth actually makes sense. So I want to talk about this, because it's really a template for what makes for a growing place and a good future real estate market, no matter where it is. But in North Dakota, you've got this continued energy sector, strength, oil, gas and next generation energy. Part of what's driving the growth is something that's definitely not a new story. It is still the Bach and shale. It's still one of the top US oil fields. You got advances in drilling. That means more production with fewer rigs. That makes a sector more resilient. You've got global demand for liquid fuels projected to remain high through 2050 I know people like to talk about renewables, and there probably is a future there. But it's not like we're going to go all renewable right away. North Dakota is aggressively expanding carbon capture. So energy equals jobs. Jobs equals population retention and in migration, there's a national labor shortage in North Dakota. It's got this skilled worker hole. The US is going to face a major labor shortage through 2050 that's because of trends that you really can't change, like an aging population and low birth rates. That makes these high wage, high demand energy and engineering jobs stickier. North Dakota consistently leads in labor force participation, job availability, good starting wages for skilled trades, and they always seem to have a low unemployment rate, lower than the national average. So in other words, people move where the jobs are, even if it's cold. They really have one of the best economic outlooks in the country. There's a report called Rich states, poor states. In their latest one, they ranked North Dakota fifth nationwide in economic outlook, and that's above Texas and Florida and Tennessee, and that's because North Dakota has low taxes. They're business friendly, they're light on regulation. Businesses like that, their budgets are stable, and they've got strong public finances. So states with those fundamentals, they tend to grow pretty well over long horizons, and North Dakota has this demographic momentum. It's a younger state than all the surrounding states. They have a younger median age, high birth rates, so they've got this faster natural replacement rates, and they have really strong university systems, both und and North Dakota State, and what that does is that retains those graduates for jobs like energy and engineering and agriculture. So North Dakota benefits from this high stay rate, like a lot of people move for jobs, and they end up staying there, and their population growth seems fast, but the overall population small, so a net gain of 150,000 people, that really seems huge in percentage terms. It's steady rather than explosive growth. We're talking about annual gain. So really, a takeaway for investors is that North Dakota's growth is not a fluke. It's from strong economic policy, a big, durable energy engine, high earning jobs. You got this favorable business climate, and really unexpectedly young demographics. I read that the counties that will grow fastest are Cass Williams and stark and, you know, Brenda. If we learn about a reputable North Dakota property provider, maybe we'll talk about them here on the show. So if you the listener or anyone else know about one, write into us at get rich education, comm slash contact, and we'll check them out. And also, more broadly, if you want your listener question answered in the future, that's where to write to us as well, again, at get rich education.com/contact, thank thanks for the North Dakota question, Tim and Brenda, it's nice to have you here to ask the questions in a different voice.   Brenda  34:29   Thanks, Keith. Yeah, it's good to be on this side of the show instead of   Keith Weinhold  34:34   a listener. After all these years, there's one episode I'm sure you'll be listening to, and it's this one that you're on today.   Keith Weinhold  34:48   Yeah, much of our team here were GRE listeners before they ever worked here. We just made another hire two months ago. That woman worked for a payment processor. I said at the time, that sounds really boring. It definitely sounds more interesting to work at the GRE podcast. To review what you learned today, capital compounds labor doesn't though I promote being a giver, there are downsides to giving, but they're manageable. Inflation, profiting is the most often misunderstood of the five ways, and you will reach a tipping point where you've won in which you no longer have to add properties. That is transitioning from the accumulation phase to the preservation phase. That is one of the more important unaddressed things on the show until today, and finally, North Dakota's booming growth projections coming up soon on the show, I'll reveal GRE national home price appreciation forecast for next year, where you will learn the exact percent appreciation or decline expected in the future. Until then, check us out at get richeducation.com I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, don't quit your Daydream.   Speaker 3  36:00   You nothing on this show should be considered specific, personal or professional advice. Please consult an appropriate tax, legal, real estate, financial or business professional for individualized advice. Opinions of guests are their own. Information is not guaranteed. All investment strategies have the potential for profit or loss. The host is operating on behalf of Get Rich Education LLC, exclusively.   Keith Weinhold  36:32   The preceding program was brought to you by your home for wealth building, GetRichEducation.com  

The Cowboys just played another game that looked competitive if you squinted… and Norm Hitzges is once again left just wondering what exactly the offseason plan is supposed to be — because whatever this is, it ain't it.After watching Dallas turn Sunday night into a live-action pinball machine (points flying everywhere, very little resistance), Norm breaks down how a team that can score nearly 30 a game somehow still looks miles away from relevance. From a defense that politely escorts opponents down the field, to penalties that actively sabotage momentum, to JJ McCarthy having the best night of his young career thanks to zero pressure — it's all on the table.Yes, there were early points. Yes, CeeDee Lamb was great. And yes, Brandon Aubrey missed two field goals, which should legally require a congressional hearing. But the larger question remains: how does a team this talented end up flirting with historically bad defense?Norm connects the dots, looks ahead to the Chargers (spoiler: they're better), and explains why this offseason must be about defense — unless the Cowboys are aiming to redefine “bend but don't break” as “collapse entirely.”Pull up a chair. Try not to scream. Norm's wondering so you don't have to.CHAPTERS00:00:00 – Just Wondering What the Cowboys' Offseason Plan Even Is00:00:15 – Fluent Financial: Because Retirement Planning Is Calmer Than Cowboys Football00:01:18 – Late Night Thoughts After Watching Pinball Football00:01:44 – Cowboys Playoff Math That Requires Science Fiction00:02:49 – A Fast Start, a Fake Field Goal, and Then… Nothing00:03:41 – Brandon Aubrey Misses Two (Yes, Two) Field Goals00:04:52 – A Defense That Simply Does Not Stop Anyone00:05:51 – The Numbers That Make This Defense Hard to Defend00:06:38 – Penalties: Creative Ways to Lose Field Position00:07:25 – The Kevonte Turpin Return That Never Got to Count00:08:55 – JJ McCarthy vs. Dak… and Only One Was Pressured00:10:01 – The Best Game of McCarthy's Career, Courtesy of Dallas00:11:03 – George Pickens Goes Missing (Again)00:11:46 – CeeDee Lamb Reminds Everyone Who WR1 Actually Is00:12:49 – Chargers Up Next: Reality Sets In00:13:42 – The Defensive Shopping List Gets Longer00:14:19 – Scoring Isn't the Problem. Defense Is. Always Defense.00:14:48 – Bob's Steak & Chop House: Consistency You Can Trust00:15:25 – Full Moon Healing: Because Cowboys Fans Age Faster00:16:40 – Sponsors, Thanks, and Wondering Never StopsCheck us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfwInstagram: sunsetloungedfwTiktok: sunsetloungedfwX: SunsetLoungeDFWFB: Sunset Lounge DFW

Send us a textIn this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal sit down with Stephanie of Pretty Pitty Design for one real maker conversation — covering craft shows, pricing pressure, brand loyalty, machine obsession, and why markets are about more than just sales.From starting with a Cricut and Glowforge to running multiple lasers, Stephanie shares the behind-the-scenes truth of doing vendor shows in different seasons, choosing machines you trust, and navigating an economy where customers are spending smarter than ever.We talk about:- How vendor markets have changed (and what that means for makers)- Why business cards still matter- Selling during an unpredictable economy- Brand loyalty vs upgrading machines- Laser addiction- Choosing the right events, not just more events- Turning slow shows into content + future sales- Pricing pressure when competitors undercut you- Creating a brand that stands for something (and not just products)- The emotional story behind Pretty Pitty Design and dog rescueThis episode is for every creative entrepreneur who's:✔️ Wondering if markets are still worth it✔️ Debating another machine purchase✔️ Feeling the slow season✔️ Trying to survive rising costs✔️ Building something real, not just chasing trendsSupport the showIf you enjoy our content, consider supporting us on Patreon!! You can check out the tier options and perks here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRileyBlackProjectCheck out my Linktree for my social media links & all the different things I have to offer! https://linktr.ee/RileyBlackWant more info on Aeon Lasers?? If so, show me some love by clicking on my partner link below and then hit the "Get Started" button! If you found my content helpful,and decided to call or DM instead, make sure to mention "Crystal Aguila" as the referral.

Wondering how to bring up faithful kids in an increasingly faithless world? We'll share proven tips to help you raise great and godly children. Dr. Greg and Lisa will help you solve your problems with relevant, relatable and achievable tools and solutions straight from the genius of the Theology of the Body.

Thinking about buying or selling a home in DFW in 2026? Wondering where the market is heading—or whether now is the right time for YOU? This week we break down the five biggest reasons 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest real estate opportunities we've seen in years. We're also talking all about: - Why the DFW housing market is stabilizing - What mortgage rate trends could mean for your goals - How inventory, pricing, and buyer/seller leverage are shifting - Why flexibility is returning for both buyers AND sellers - How to know if 2026 is personally the right time to move, sell, invest, or remodel - The #1 under-the-radar BBQ joint in all of DFW (yes, it's worth moving near!) - The best suburbs & small towns where you can still find homes on 1–5 acres - Why the next 60 days may be the best time in 3+ years to start a real estate career - The team's annual gift: a FREE 30–90 minute real estate strategy session (covering selling, buying, investing, remodeling, property taxes & more) Whether you're planning a move this year, exploring investment opportunities, or just want to understand the market, this episode gives you REAL reasons—not empty “realtor talk.” CLAIM YOUR FREE STRATEGY SESSION Text STRATEGY to 214-310-0008 We can help you create a clear, personalized plan for 2026 and beyond.

Ever felt like you're the problem in your family—even when you're the one being hurt?This week, Ágatha Peters joins Dr. Kerry to explore how cultural expectations and family loyalty create the perfect conditions for narcissistic abuse to thrive undetected. We discuss why narcissism often goes unnamed in non-Western cultures, how the scapegoat role becomes nearly impossible to escape when the entire community reinforces it, and why leaving isn't just about one relationship—it's about losing your entire world. PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE SEGMENT Find the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here.MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST EXTRA INTERVIEW 

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend!   I'm looking forward to sharing with you some of our community's questions that have come in over the past few weeks…   Whitney: Hello, wondering if you add minerals to your water from the kangen k8? If so what brands do you like and trust the most? Thoughts on the beam minerals brand? And do you have to put minerals in each glass as you dispense / drink it since you can't really make a big batch of hydrogen water to keep in the fridge without the hydrogen dissipating ? Thanks!                                                                                                                                            Summer: Hi Dr. Cabral! My new functional medicine doctor suggested I start BPC 157 to help with gut healing and cellular repair. Peptides are one of the few things I've never researched. 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Wondering about God's plan for your life can be intimidating, but you were created as a masterpiece for a specific purpose. Rather than letting fear stop you, discover how to confidently say yes to the good things ahead and trust the path He has for you.Chapters:00:00 You Asked For It01:19 Understanding and Wrestling with Doubt03:29 Discovering God's Plan for Your Life06:50 Personal Stories and Relatable Moments10:34 Believing in God's Goodness13:19 Living Under a Yes Instead of a No20:44 Stop Praying Your Way Out of God's Plan24:58 ConclusionTAKE A NEXT STEP:INTRODUCE YOURSELF

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Wondering what your marketing agency is actually doing, and whether it's truly bringing new clients through the door?In this episode of the Grow Your Clinic podcast, we unpack the must-know foundations clinic owners need before handing over a single marketing dollar. We break down the core definitions that shape every campaign - what a real conversion is, how to calculate your Client Acquisition Cost, why Lifetime Value matters, and what ROI should realistically look like for your clinic. You'll learn how to set clear expectations, ask the right questions, and avoid the common misalignment that leads to wasted spend and disappointing results.We also explore how to build a transparent, collaborative relationship with your agency, one where reporting is simple, next steps are clear, and both sides are accountable. If you want marketing that genuinely delivers new clients, not just pretty reports, this conversation will give you the clarity and confidence to get it right.Need to systemise your clinic? Start your free trial of Allie! https://www.allieclinics.com/ In This Episode You'll Learn: 

The Holiday season can be an emotionally heightened time of the year, yes, many good emotions. But during this season for many there is the reality of holiday stress wrapped up in family drama, family dysfunction. Wondering how this side of the family is going to behave when they are around this other side of the family, for some there are unmet expectations that bring about disappointment. The holidays can be a little chaotic as we navigate all of these emotions.Please join us as Pastor Donnie continues our series “Christ In The Chaos” as he teaches on conflict resolution.

It's Friday, December 12th, and Norm is just wondering how in the world the Minnesota Vikings went from a 14–3 wagon to a five-alarm grease fire with a -12 turnover margin. Spoiler: it involves letting Sam Darnold walk, trusting a rookie made of wet cardboard, and a quarterback room that's coughing up interceptions like they're holiday gifts.Norm breaks down how one front-office decision nuked an entire season, why the Cowboys need to make Sunday night all about Dak vs. JJ McCarthy, and why—despite everything—the Vikings are still weirdly dangerous.Then it's a rapid-fire parade of sports takes: the Stars are sizzling, the Mavericks are held together with hope and medical tape, and Norm gives the NBA Cup a firm “Who asked for this?”Plus: Full Moon Healing Balm (the cream that started with Norm's arms), Bob's Steak & Chop House (the place you go when life is good), and Fluent Financial (the folks who want you to retire before the rest of us).Conversational, sarcastic, a little exasperated—classic Just Wondering. 00:00:00 – What Happened to the Minnesota Vikings?00:00:22 – Sponsor: Fluent Financial00:01:26 – Can One Decision Sink an NFL Team?00:02:24 – The Sam Darnold Surprise Season00:03:57 – Dak's Rise & Minnesota's QB Collapse00:04:47 – Vikings Offense: A Statistical Faceplant00:05:44 – Don't Be Fooled: Minnesota's Losses Came to Good Teams00:07:20 – How Dallas Should Frame Sunday Night: Dak vs. McCarthy00:08:08 – Sponsor: Bob's Steak & Chop House00:09:06 – Sponsor: Full Moon Healing Balm00:10:26 – The Stars Are Quietly Dominating the NHL00:12:02 – Mavericks Injury Woes Continue00:14:19 – The NBA Cup: Norm Asks… Why?00:16:14 – Closing Credits & Sponsors00:17:17 – Stolen Water Media Production 

You can study herbs for years, read all the books, memorize the properties… but none of it replaces working with real people. None of it builds your intuition the way practice does, and it definitely doesn't come from AI.If you've ever wondered whether herbs really work or doubted your abilities as an herbalist, this conversation with clinical herbalist Brittany Williams of Eudemonia Herbs is going to feel like a deep exhale. Brittany shares her 25-plus year journey and gets real about what it takes to grow as an herbalist, why nuance matters, and how experience shapes confidence in ways no algorithm ever could.What's in this episode:Brittany's magical apothecary discovery at Smile Herb ShopThe "friends, family, and fools" phase of building confidenceWhy herbs work (and when they don't): quality, dosage, and matchingMeeting people where they are vs. gatekeeping herbalismHow herbal education creates a ripple effect in communitiesStarting somewhere is better than starting nowhereFor full show notes and transcript: https://www.theherbalistspath.com/blog/brittany-williams-eudemonia-herbs-workReady to deepen your herbal skills with mentorship from Brittany & Mel? Learn more about the Community Herbalist Certification & Mentorship Program at https://www.theherbalistspath.com/community-herbalist-certificationLike the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text!Wondering how you can use your herbal skills to help people when times are tough?Grab Medicine For The People - An Herbalist's Guide To Showing Up For Your Community In Times of NeedIt's loaded with ideas and resources to help you help others!

Are you buried in the daily grind, afraid that missing one detail could wreck your team or business? Wondering how the best COOs stay energized, innovate, and avoid burnout while leading in a world that never slows down?This episode, guest host Sivana Brewer dives deep with Nick Dinsmoor, COO of Reel Axis, a fast-growing B2B marketing powerhouse. They unravel the secrets of self-awareness, delegation, and what happens when leaders brutally prioritize. You'll hear why letting your employees run side hustles sharpens your edge, how to ride the AI tsunami without drowning, and why radical candor—without the edge—still gets results.If you want to stop reacting and start driving bold operational change, this conversation drops the truth you need. Listen now to discover how top COOs avoid chaos and push their teams further, faster. Tune in or risk missing out on the real breakthroughs shaping the new COO elite.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – The critical habit COOs need to ignore “the noise”—and why it's a superpower[02:16] – Why giving back is central to culture, and how it wins business in surprising ways[04:37] – How AI completely upended content marketing (and what agencies do differently now)[06:15] – When radical transparency turns toxic, and the pivot that saved a team[08:29] – Newsletters: The “outdated” tactic that's suddenly driving explosive growth[10:29] – The 95/5 rule: A marketer's secret to outlasting competitors in any vertical[21:29] – The surprising upside of having employees with side hustles[27:07] – What ruthless prioritization actually looks like for high-performing COOsAbout the GuestNick Dinsmoor is the Chief Operating Officer at Reel Axis, a leading B2B marketing agency specializing in buyer intent data and anonymous visitor identification. Known for his blend of financial discipline and creative strategy, Nick has helped scale Reel Axis through radical transparency, empowering culture, and a relentless focus on operational evolution.

Are you struggling to get views on Instagram? Wondering what strategies actually work in 2025? To discover the latest Instagram trends and learn how to adapt your content strategy for maximum reach and engagement, I interview Michelle Gifford and Shannon McKinstrie.Guests: Michelle Gifford & Shannon McKinstrie| Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/696Review our show on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do you do when you find yourself living a life you don't always love? How can joy be rediscovered after seasons of sorrow and heartache?For author, podcaster, and military wife Rachel Awtrey, learning to love her life hasn't been an easy journey. After losing her father at a young age, walking through a messy season of grief, and navigating the uncertainty that comes with being married to a military member, Rachel has experienced her share of challenges. Yet through it all, she's discovered how to find joy in the messy, mundane moments of everyday life.In her latest book, Love Your Life (Even If You Don't Like It All the Time), Rachel offers a refreshing and honest perspective on what it truly means to live a joyful life. She shares simple, practical ways to face daily frustrations and uncover meaning even in the hardest seasons.In this episode, Davey and Rachel discuss the importance of giving yourself time and space to grieve after a loss, how our natural tendencies can become magnified in times of pain, and practical encouragement for military families—and those who love them—facing the unique challenges of that lifestyle.If you've ever struggled to love your actual, everyday life, this conversation will remind you that joy can be found right where you are, no matter your circumstances. Website: https://rachelawtrey.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realtalkwithrachelpod Podcast: Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey https://rachelawtrey.com/podcast/ Book: Love Your Life (Even If You Don't Like It All the Time) https://amzn.to/48Iz0yYEvery story shared through Nothing is Wasted becomes part of a living legacy and you can be a part. Join the legacy and give today: www.nothingiswasted.com/legacyofhope Stories matter. They inspire, uplift, and remind us we're not alone in our pain. Hope in the Valley: 42 Days of Healing Through the Psalms After Loss, Grief, and Tragedy is a new devotional featuring real stories from the Nothing Is Wasted community—offering strength, comfort, and hope in life's hardest moments. Order your copy today at: www.nothingiswasted.com/hopeinthevalley Wondering where to get started on your journey towards healing? Join Davey on our next FREE, live Zoom call and find out how you can begin to take back your story and how Nothing is Wasted can help. Sign up today at: www.nothingiswasted.com/starthere Looking for help in navigating the valley of pain and trauma? Our Nothing is Wasted coaches can help: www.nothingiswasted.com/coaching Want a pathway through your pain? The Pain to Purpose Course can lead you through all you've been through: www.nothingiswasted.com/paintoppurpose Please donate today at MercyShips.org/podcast Visit www.OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, usepromo code FUN at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Future of Leadership: How to Thrive in a Changing World with Steve Cadigan Do you feel like you're leading through more uncertainty than ever before? Wondering how to navigate AI disruption, team burnout, and constant transformation without completely losing yourself in the process? If you're a leader right now, you're facing something unprecedented. You're being asked to do more with less, lead through chaos you've never experienced, and somehow keep your team engaged—all while trying not to burn out yourself.  And the truth is, most leaders haven't been given the tools or support they actually need for this moment. In this episode, you'll hear from one of the world's foremost experts on what it actually takes to lead well right now. Blake sits down with Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn's first Chief HR Officer who helped scale the company from 400 to 4,000 employees and shaped a culture so impactful it became a Stanford course. Named a top 100 global thought leader in people and talent since 2021, Steve brings over 30 years of leading through transformation across six different industries. Together, they explore why this moment—despite the chaos—is actually one of the greatest opportunities for leaders. You'll discover why hard work doesn't build careers, how to create stability when everything feels uncertain, and the human skills that will set you apart in the decade ahead. Today's conversation offers something leaders desperately need: hope, clarity, and a roadmap for what's possible when you lead differently. Episode Highlights Leading Through Uncertainty & the Future of Work [06:52] - The rise of workforce fluidity and what it signals [08:55] - Why moving companies accelerates career growth [10:32] - Three pathways to close the growing skill gap AI, Anxiety & Building Career Security [14:24] - Why universities and businesses must merge to solve skill gaps [17:48] - The disappearing function of leadership development [19:31] - Creating workplaces where people are passionate, not just present Human Skills That Will Define the Next Decade [27:12] - The power of saying "no"  [29:54] - Understanding your unique pattern for creating success [33:12] - How to become a faster learner in a world of constant change Leading People (and Yourself) in a Changing World [40:50] - Why most people don't know how to interview  [43:09] - Your boss shapes your culture more than any company values [45:22] - The art of "leading the leader" and managing up effectively [52:40] - The most critical skill for leaders today   Powerful Quotes "Hard work doesn't build careers — trust does." – Steve Cadigan "We've optimized systems for decades, but we haven't optimized people." – Blake Schofield "If you're managing people today, you know they're not okay. And that's hard." —Steve Cadigan "In a world of chaos, the people who win are the ones who can simplify." —Blake Schofield   Resources Mentioned Connect with Steve Cadigan: ● https://stevecadigan.com ● https://www.linkedin.com/in/cadigan ● Workquake book on Amazon ● Workquake Weekly podcast   Drained at the end of the day & want more presence in your life? In just 5 minutes, learn your unique burnout type™ & how to restore your energy, fulfillment & peace at www.impactwithease.com/burnout-type   The Fastest Path to Clarity, Confidence & Your Next Level of Success:  executive coaching for leaders navigating layered challenges. Whether you're burned out, standing at a crossroads, or simply know you're meant for more—you don't have to figure it out alone.  Go to impactwithease.com/coaching to apply! Ready to Future-Proof Your Leadership?  Let's explore what's possible for your team.  Whether you're navigating rapid growth, culture change, or quiet disengagement…we can help with our high-touch, root-cause focused solutions that are designed to help grow resilient, aligned & empowered leaders who navigate uncertainty with confidence and create impact without burning out,  go to https://impactwithease.com/corporate-training-consulting/

Looking for a free, lightweight mulch to help suppress weeds, retain moisture, and improve the soil in your garden? Wondering which types of leaves are best for mulching your beds and pathways, how thickly to place them, and when? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss five tips for leaf-mulching success. They cover everything from the benefits of using leaves in your garden to leaf selection, timing, and mulching depth in beds versus pathways, plus how to use leftover leaves to make leaf mold. Listen to the podcast and learn why the free leaves all around you are actually garden gold!The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener's Workshop's YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a ⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠. In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of “Seed Talk”, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions!Mentions:⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Online Course: ⁠Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW iPhone App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (iOS App Store)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW Android App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Google Play)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠The ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne"⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gardener's Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠ and co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa is the founder and owner of The Gardener's Workshop, where Layne works as Seed Manager. Lisa is the award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Flower Farming School Online, Farmer-Florist School Online, and Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lisa's Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with her on social media. Layne is an avid gardener, seed starter, and engineer who loves learning and applying her technical knowledge to all areas of life, including gardening and growing flowers. Thanks for joining us!

Are you feeling stuck with underwhelming bookings, even with a great short-term rental? Wondering how savvy investors transform high-mortgage properties into unstoppable cash flow machines without risky over-investment or luck?In this bold, results-focused episode, Kenny Bedwell sits down with data-driven real estate strategist Jess Broyles, who reveals the real-world playbook that turned ordinary homes into 6-figure yielders.Get ready for an unfiltered breakdown of advanced multi-listing tactics, practical tools to maximize occupancy, and Jess's boots-on-the-ground math for keeping quality guests (and profits) coming, year-round. They dive deep into mindset shifts, fatal mistakes, when to spend (and when not to), and market research that actually pays off.Do NOT let another empty night erode your returns. Listen now to grab exclusive, actionable insights only found here and beat the saturated STR market before the next booking season hits.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] The math teacher turned STR powerhouse—how rage at bad rentals lit the fuse[00:06:44] Why “saving space for amenities” is a game-changing investment secret[00:13:24] The bold credit card move that jumpstarted Jess's property empire[00:17:59] Multi-listing magic: How to 7x your calendar with a single property[00:19:02] Letting go of pride—how renting a 2-bedroom in a mansion brings surprising wins[00:22:01] The shocking threshold where discounting destroys guest quality[00:25:47] How “lock-off” room strategies turn one house into multiple money makers[00:30:00] Real numbers: The strategy that made $160k more—same houses, zero hype[00:36:05] Ready to renovate? How spending less on kitchens, more on what matters, trumps “amenity creep”About the GuestJess Broyles is a seasoned short-term rental investor, strategist, and consultant with STR Insights. With six years in the STR game and a background in math education, she specializes in revenue management and creative property optimization. Jess's distinct perspective turns average homes, even in challenging markets, into six-figure cash-flow properties through data-driven strategy and hands-on ingenuity.

Dan Boerman is a Comedian and TV Personality on Jimmy Carr's Am I The A**hole. He is also a good friend.I've wanted to record this conversation for a long time.Dan Boerman is a New Zealand comedian who left a steady job, moved to the other side of the world, and has been relentlessly chasing stand-up ever since – from sleeping in a kid's dinosaur bed outside Edinburgh to getting a thousand people to watch him fold a fitted sheet on a hill.In this episode, we get into:Growing up in small-town rural New Zealand and dropping out of schoolYears on benefits, smoking tiny “Russian doll” cigarettes in the kitchenBarbering as accidental crowd work – and the now infamous Jimmy Carr Am I the A**hole? storyLeaving security behind to move to Edinburgh for comedyWhy London feels like kindling for opportunityThe viral sheet stunt that turned into awards, brand deals and a new life“Don't die wondering” and what it really means to bet on yourselfWhy some people live and die never hearing the sound of their own voiceThis is an episode about chasing the weird, specific thing you can't stop thinking about – and refusing to let your life pass in quiet comfort.If you enjoyed this one, send it to someone who's been talking about “one day” for too long.Follow Dan: @danboermancomedyFollow me / Origin Story: @davidmcnintoshjr

Wondering what the typical lifespan of a hurricane-rated window is? Tune in for the answer and to learn tips on how to make your window last even longer.Learn more at https://impactwindowscenter.com/collections/pgt Impact Windows Center City: Boynton Beach Address: 3547 High Ridge Rd Website: https://impactwindowscenter.com/

Wondering when to visit the Mighty 5 or which parks are best for kids? Trying to figure out if staying inside the park is really worth the price? This episode of Exploring the National Parks is packed with tips and personal stories to help you plan smarter for 2026! In this episode, we cover: When it's definitely worth camping inside the park versus staying in a gateway town How to outsmart (or at least survive) Recreation.gov reservations and what NOT to do What to expect in Glacier in June vs. July Our favorite hidden gems in Yellowstone and Grand Teton When to road trip the Mighty 5, how we travel with kids, and more! Your task for today: We want to know whether or not you think Exploring the National Parks should be a video podcast! Head over to the @DirtInMyShoes Facebook or Instagram page and let us know your thoughts! Don't miss the full show notes packed with all the links we mentioned so you can plan your adventures like a pro: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/qa-recreation-gov-loophole-hidden-gems-alaska-parks-and-utahs-mighty-five/  Planning your own 2026 adventure? Dirt In My Shoes Itineraries: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-park-trip-itineraries/  Master Reservation List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list/ National Park Checklist: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks-checklist/  Trip Packing List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/pack/

The Rangers are Christmas shopping like the rest of us: broke, stressed, and pretending everything's fine. Norm breaks down how Texas tries to rebuild a contender on a budget that shrank faster than your paycheck after holiday gifts… and spoiler: it's not pretty.Then we pivot into college football, where 61% of teams get bowl bids now—because apparently eligibility is just a cute suggestion. Coaches are fleeing, players are portal-hopping for NIL checks, bowl games are being declined like a bad Tinder date, and conferences are fining their own teams for saying “nah, we're good.”It's festive chaos. And Norm is wondering—loudly—if the “good old days” are starting to look a lot better in the rearview mirror. CHAPTERS0:00 – Norm Wonders About Rangers Christmas Shopping & CFB Chaos0:22 – Sponsor: Fluent Financial1:26 – The Rangers' Annual Holiday Tradition: Not Enough Money2:01 – A Team Full of Holes & a Wallet Full of Nothing2:22 – Budget Reality Check (Except for the Dodgers, of course)3:25 – Attendance Drop = Big Ouch for Ray Davis4:08 – $25 Million Gone… Like Hot Dogs at a Doubleheader4:20 – The TV Revenue Problem That Keeps Revenuing Nothing5:06 – The Rangers' Budget Math: It's Giving ‘Spreadsheet Panic'5:54 – Shopping for a Catcher: Please Be Cheap6:30 – Searching for a Quality Starter on a Clearance Rack7:01 – Evan Carter's Back & The Outfield Problem7:47 – The Bullpen Needs… More of Everything8:59 – Closers Cost HOW MUCH?!?9:27 – Can You Cobble Together a Bullpen Twice?9:51 – Rangers' Christmas Shopping Deadline: Yesterday10:32 – Sponsor: Bob's Steak & Chop House10:54 – Sponsor: Full Moon Healing Balm11:47 – College Football: 84 Teams in Bowl Games (Yes… 84)12:16 – 61% of Teams Make Bowls… Participation Trophy Season12:51 – Some Bowl Games Are Absolutely Junk13:00 – Five-Win Teams Are Bowl Teams Now. Sure. Why Not.13:21 – Kansas State & Iowa State Say “No Thanks” to Bowls13:39 – Why Coaches Leaving = Bowl Game Bailouts14:11 – Transfer Portal Chaos & NIL Checks Everywhere15:10 – Players Skipping Bowls: Protect the Bag15:38 – Big 12 Fines Two Teams $500K for Saying No16:25 – College Football's Dysfunction in Full Holiday Bloom17:38 – Notre Dame vs ACC Drama (Because Why Not?)18:21 – Longing for the ‘Good Ol' Days' (Yes, Even the Cheating)18:56 – Final Sponsor Message19:18 – Norm's Closing Thoughts19:49 – Mary Signs Off19:59 – Stolen Water Media Production

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Wondering if a sustainable divorce coaching practice is really possible—or how to build one without burning out or getting lost in theory? We sit down with DCA-certified coach Lyerly Spongberg to unpack the exact steps she took to turn rigorous ADR training, mentor feedback, and a growth mindset into steady client results and a business with clear momentum.We start with the decision point: moving from life coaching to a dispute resolution lens that gives clients structure, calms chaos, and prepares them for mediation and attorney meetings. Lyerly shares how she internalized DCA frameworks, leaned into mentor coaching, and used tools like strategic empathy, EAR statements, BIF responses, and nonviolent communication to help clients communicate clearly and avoid escalation. A memorable client story shows how planning the divorce conversation—when, where, and how—can transform years of hesitation into a grounded, empowered step forward.Then we zoom out to the practice model. Lyerly explains the business choices that created traction: SMART goals, consistent educational content, intentional networking, and advanced training in high conflict, co-parenting, and trauma-informed coercive control. We talk about pre-mediation coaching as a game-changer for better outcomes, collaboration with legal and mediation professionals, and how these learnable skills carry into co-parenting and future relationships. Finally, we explore scalable offerings—downloadable guides, professional talks, local hubs, and group coaching—that meet clients where they are and build sustainable visibility.If you're building or refining a divorce coaching practice, you'll leave with a roadmap you can use: anchor your work in ADR, practice until the tools become second nature, design services that fit your strengths, and measure success by calmer conversations and healthier outcomes for families. Subscribe, share with a colleague who needs this, and leave a review with the one ADR tool you want to master next.About Lyerly:Lyerly Spongberg is a DCA Certified ADR Divorce Coach, Certified DCA Pre-Mediation Coach, Co-Parenting Specialist, and Trauma-Informed Coercive Control Coach. She works nationally with clients navigating divorce to calm chaos, reduce overwhelm, and improve outcomes—ultimately saving them time, money, and emotional energy throughout the process.In addition to her professional training, Lyerly brings a unique depth of lived experience. After navigating her own high-conflict divorce in her 30s, she later married a widower with four children—and for nearly two decades has raised a blended family of six.Through her coaching practice, Step Up With Lyerly, she supports clients at every stage of the divorce process—from early decision-making through post-divorce restructuring—with a focus on clarity, stability, and child-centered strategies. Lyerly lives in CT with her husband and their two rescue dogs, Ruby and Daisy.Where to connect with Lyerly:Website - https://stepupwithlyerly.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepup_withlyerlyEmail: Learn more about DCA® or any of the classes or events mentioned in this episode at the links below:Website: www.divorcecoachesacademy.comInstagram: @divorcecoachesacademyLinkedIn: divorce-coaches-academyEmail: DCA@divorcecoachesacademy.com

Do you feel invisible as a woman over 40? Struggling with body image after menopause, weight gain, or breast cancer? Wondering if you're "too old" to feel sexy and confident again? In this transformative episode of Pleasure in the Pause, host Gabriela Espinosa welcomes portrait and boudoir photographer Felicia Reed for an intimate conversation about reclaiming your sensuality, worthiness, and power in midlife.Felicia shares her personal journey through breast cancer, forced menopause, and body changes—and how photography became her path back to self-acceptance. If you've ever thought "I'll do a photoshoot when I lose weight" or felt like you've lost yourself in the roles of mom, wife, and caregiver, this episode offers permission to show up authentically, celebrate your body now, and rewrite the narrative around aging and beauty.Felicia Reed is a passionate portrait photographer and Master Mindset Coach, as well as a resilient breast cancer survivor. With a mission to help people break free from the chains of limiting beliefs, Felicia empowers her clients to live lives of freedom and fulfillment. She encourages you to boldly ask for what you desire, reminding you that what you want wants you just as much.Key Takeaways:You are worthy of being seen right nowBoudoir photography is about reclaiming your power, not perfectionThe domino effect of female empowermentMenopause body changes require self-compassion, not self-criticismCreating visual legacy anchors your boldnessHere's your permission slip: You don't have to wait. You don't have to be smaller, younger, or different. You are allowed to invest in yourself, to be seen, to feel sensual and powerful exactly as you are in this moment.As Felicia beautifully reminds us: "You are worthy to be celebrated, period. For no reason whatsoever. Just because."Your next step: If this conversation stirred something in you—that quiet inner nudge to honor where you are right now—listen to it. Whether it's booking a photoshoot, speaking kinder words to your reflection, or simply giving yourself permission to take up space unapologetically, choose one small act of self-celebration this week.Special note: Felicia is celebrating her 50th birthday this December with a special promotion—$397 photoshoots with a $1,000 gift card toward packages. Connect with her if you're ready to gift yourself this transformative experience.CONNECT WITH FELICIA REED:InstagramWebsiteCONNECT WITH GABRIELLA ESPINOSA:InstagramLinkedInWork with Gabriella! Access the Intimacy Holiday Gift Guide today. Go to https://www.gabriellaespinosa.com/ to book a call.Full episodes on YouTube. The information shared on Pleasure in the Pause is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Pleasure in the Pause.

Hillary Allen, famously known as the "Hillygoat," is a world-class ultrarunner celebrated for her fearless climbs on steep, technical terrain. But in 2017, at the peak of her career as the #1 ultrarunner in the world, Hillary faced a life-changing setback: during a race in Norway, she fell 150 feet off a ridge, breaking 14 bones. Doctors told her she'd never run again. Yet Hillary didn't just defy the odds—she redefined them. Today, she's back competing at the elite level and inspiring others to rewrite their own stories of resilience.  With a background in neuroscience and a master's in physiology and structural biology, Hillary combines science, grit, and empathy in her work as an author, coach, and speaker.  Her book, Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against All Odds, chronicles her incredible comeback. In this episode, Hillary shares: How her lifelong love of running and science shaped her journey The mental and physical challenges of recovering from a life-threatening fall Practical tips on mindset, self-belief, and self-compassion Why she believes your best athletic days can be ahead of you Whether you're an athlete, adventurer, or someone looking to overcome setbacks in life, Hillary's story is a powerful reminder that resilience, courage, and persistence can take you farther than you ever imagined. ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x Show notes Who is Hillary Growing up in Boulder Colorado, USA Being an athlete all her life Coming from an outdoorsy, academic family Describing herself as a science nerd Currently in a Masters Program for Applied Sports Psychology Having an older sister Growing up camping with her family Her parents both being professors  Studying chemistry and neuroscience Not finishing her Phd Getting her first running sponsorship  Her running journey to get to being a sponsored athlete Starting running in graduate school  Needing an outlet to reset  Starting to run with a running group  Discovering the trail running scene  When things clicked after running a road marathon  Wondering if she could do it… Being drawn to running and feeling satisfaction in the challenge Working hard on her weaknesses  Working on her ability to run on technical trails and push herself when feeling tired Getting into skyruning  Being named the Hilly Goat! Why its a skill you need to practice The challenges of 2017 Heading over to Europe to race Tromsø Skyrace  Thinking she was dying Falling 150ft, breaking 14 bones, damaging ligaments and being lucky to be alive Book: Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against All Odds  Being depressed  Starting to think about running again Believe that your best athletic days are ahead of you  Helping her mindset and the mental side of the challenge Working with a counsellor Working past fear Breaking her ankle and dealing with another injury Going back to do the race again Getting her nervous energy out  Closing the chapter off Practical tips around mindset The power of self compassion and self belief The next plan/goals Signing up for a road marathon in January  Working on building up some speed Podcast - Trail Society  How to connect with Hillary  Final words of advice for other women  The importance of daily practices  Journalling  Mantra - believe your best athletic days are ahead of you Affirmations - I am statements "I am a runner" Start small, and start with self belief     Social Media Website www.hillaryallen.com  Instagram @hillygoat_climbs  Facebook @hillaryallenrunner  Podcast - Trail Society  

If you've ever had a moment when life whispered that you were meant for more, but you had no idea how to step into it, this episode is going to hit you right in the soul. What if the beliefs running your life right now weren't true at all? What if the ceiling you think you keep hitting was never supposed to be there? And what if one single moment of clarity could rewrite everything ahead of you? That's exactly the kind of conversation I'm having with Rick Torrison in this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast. Rick Torrison is a USA Today Best-Selling Author, speaker, and transformational coach who's spent over 25 years helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and high performers move from success to significance. Known as The Limitless Coach, Rick's mission is to help people crush limiting beliefs, clarify their vision, and step boldly into the life they were created to live. He's the creator of the Living Limitless App, a powerful new platform designed to help users renew their mindset, reconnect with purpose, and walk in faith-driven confidence every day. The app features RickBot, Rick's groundbreaking AI coaching clone built to disrupt ChatGPT by delivering more personal, faith-aligned, and human coaching experiences for personal and professional growth. Through his best-selling book Born Limitless, his transformational coaching programs, and his Limitless Life Blueprint framework, Rick equips a generation that's tired of surface-level success and hungry for truth, identity, and meaning. His message is simple yet powerful: you were born limitless—created for influence, impact, and a future filled with hope. We walk through the big questions that tend to show up in every decade of life. Finding your purpose in your 20s. Wondering if you are on the right path in your 30s. Asking if this is really "it" in your 40s. Rethinking legacy and impact in your 50s and 60s. If you are in that space of "there has to be more than this," you are going to love this conversation. Check out Rick's book Born Limitless, his Living Limitless app, and all things Rick Torrison at the links below. Website: https://ricktorrison.com/ Download the Living Limitless App: https://onelink.to/25asqc Socials: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook TikTok A huge shout-out to Drew Norton for making this Ripple possible! Watch Drew's interview here: https://youtu.be/ATay_Qf_qD8 Ripple with Steve Harper Instagram Facebook X Website Subscribe to the Ripple mail list: https://ripplecentral.com/subscribe Be a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SteveHarper Join our ever-growing community of Ripplers in The Pond: https://ripplecentral.com/pond  

Thinking of moving to the USA as a dentist? Wondering what exams, applications, and documents you'll need to practice or specialize there? Curious about how much it costs — and what life as a dentist in the States is really like? Dr. Hazel Kerr and Dr. Dorrin Reyhani join Jaz for a deep dive into everything you need to know about moving to America as a dentist. Both UK-trained and now faculty at UPenn, they share their personal journeys and break down the full pathway — from exams like the INBDE and TOEFL, to transcripts, personal statements, and application timelines. They also discuss what it's like working in the US compared to the UK, including earning potential, patient culture, and training opportunities. Whether you want to complete an advanced standing program, pursue a specialty, or bring your skills back home, this episode gives you a clear roadmap to make it happen. https://youtu.be/Ro9dljETKpc Watch IC065 on YouTube Key Takeaways The journey to becoming a dentist varies significantly by country. Specializing in dentistry can open more opportunities than general practice. Board certification enhances professional status and may offer insurance benefits. International dentists have specific routes to practice in the US. Scholarships can significantly reduce the financial burden of dental education. Teaching positions can provide pathways to practice without additional costs. Faculty primarily teach and supervise dental students in clinics. Early preparation for the INBD exam is crucial for success. Clinical experience and a strong portfolio are essential for applications. Networking and externships can enhance application prospects. Understanding the application process can alleviate stress for international students. Cultural differences impact how dental care is valued and perceived. Highlights of this episode: 00:00 Teaser 00:55 Introduction 04:15 Journey to Specialization 12:49 Understanding the Certification and Board Process 15:35 Exploring Different Routes for International Dentists 18:17 Financial Considerations and Scholarships 25:48 US Difficulty and Competitiveness 29:35 Choosing Between General and Specialty Routes 31:11 Navigating State-Specific Licensing 33:28 Teaching and Clinical Responsibilities 35:03 Midroll 38:24 Teaching and Clinical Responsibilities 43:01 Application Process and Exams 52:07 Residency and Career Pathways 57:39 Application Portals 01:00:35 Work Experience Before Specialization 01:03:22 Why Dentists Choose to Work in the US 01:09:36 Finishing the Program and Looking Ahead 01:12:01 Outro If you enjoyed this episode, you'll definitely be inspired by The American Dental Dream – PDP002. #InterferenceCast #CareerDevelopmentThis episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD waiting for you on the Ultimate Education Plan.

Norm wakes up on a Monday and immediately chooses violence… toward the College Football Playoff Committee. In today's episode, he tries to make sense of a ranking system that apparently pulls names out of a decorative bowl, rewards three-loss teams, and somehow decided James Madison is the belle of the postseason ball while Notre Dame and BYU get left standing outside holding the corsage.If you thought the BCS was bad, congratulations — we've upgraded to BCS: Reloaded, now with bonus nonsense. Norm breaks down the committee's “logic,” why head-to-head apparently matters only when it's convenient, and how a game played in AUGUST somehow shaped December rankings.Spoiler: Norm is unimpressed. Mary is unimpressed. You will be unimpressed.Grab your coffee. Or a helmet.⭐ CHAPTERS 0:00 — What Was the Committee Thinking?0:23 — Sponsor Message1:28 — ESPN and the Praise Parade2:10 — Remembering the BCS2:37 — How the Playoff Is Supposed to Work3:14 — Notre Dame, BYU, Utah, Vandy, Texas… OUT4:06 — James Madison… IN5:36 — The Clause That Broke the System6:16 — Reviewing the Rankings6:29 — Miami Jumps Notre Dame7:53 — Early-Season Wins Suddenly Matter8:36 — Body of Work Ignored9:29 — BYU Gets Snubbed10:14 — Alabama the Three-Loss Darling11:08 — Comparing ‘Bama and Texas12:11 — Playoff Matchups Begin12:30 — Ducks vs. James Madison13:37 — Sponsor Message14:52 — Full Moon Healing Balm Plug15:14 — Closing ThoughtsCheck us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfwInstagram: sunsetloungedfwTiktok: sunsetloungedfwX: SunsetLoungeDFWFB: Sunset Lounge DFW

Planning a surprise proposal at Walt Disney World? Wondering about the growing cost of a Disney vacation? Trying to plan the perfect first Disney trip for a one-year-old infant or a toddler? This podcast episode addresses listener questions about Disney travel, insights, and ideas.   To plan a trip, be sure to work with KMV Travel, voted the Top Travel Agency in Orlando in 2025 in Orlando Magazine's annual “Best of ORL”. You can get rewarded for booking a Disney trip with KMV Travel in 2026 when you indicate that Imagination Skyway referred you.    Get bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more at patreon.com/imaginationskyway.   Tag me and join the conversation below. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationskyway Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imaginationskyway Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@imaginationskyway  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@imaginationskyway Twitter: www.twitter.com/skywaypodcast Email: matt@imagineerpodcast.com  How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imaginationskyway Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

We love answers. We love conclusions. We tend to steer clear of open ended problems and tasks, because of this. But there are so many things that leave us with open ended problems that we will never be able to solve. Learning to tolerate that discomfort is an important skill to practice. The "right" answers don't exist. Let go of your "need" to know. Embrace the wholeness of the human experience; which means, we must learn to embrace the discomfort of wondering. Listen to the "I Hate Mysteries" episode of This American Life. SUPPORT JULIE (and the show!)DONATE to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund AND THE Sudan Relief FundGET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBESUBSCRIBE FOR BONUS CONTENT ON PATREON.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. ISupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wondering where God is in your suffering/fear? Don't quit! Chip reveals how to slay discouragement and gain rock-solid hope, no matter what.God's plan for slaying the dragon of discouragementA - Attitude -Jas. 1:2-4God's will in adversity – JOYFUL ENDURANCER - Resource -Jas. 1:5-8God's promise in the process – SUPERNATURAL WISDOMT - Theology -Jas. 1:9-12God's prescription for perseverance – DIVINE PERSPECTIVEHanging tough in tough times demand we:1. Get God's perspective on our circumstances. Jas. 1:9-112. Get God's perspective on our future. -Jas. 1:12a3. Get God's perspective on our motivation. -Jas. 1:12aSummary/review – You can slay the dragon of discouragement!1. Re-evaluate your circumstances.The test: is my faith in things that are perishable or things that are PERMANENT?2. Re-evaluate your focus.The test: is my hope determined by the size of my problems or the certainty of God's PROMISES?3. Re-evaluate your motivation.The test: is the primary motivation of my heart to LOVE CHRIST or simply get relief and please myself?Broadcast ResourceSeries ResourcesMessage NotesYear End MatchDouble Your Gift TodayMinistry ReportAdditional ResourcesChristmas GiftsConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Text Me!If you keep telling yourself you're going to “cut back,” drink less, or stop pouring that next glass… yet somehow end up in the same cycle, this episode is for you.In today's conversation, I break down the real reason it's so hard to change your drinking, the hidden excuses and internal stories that subtly keep you stuck. Whether you're trying to figure out how to stop drinking wine, struggling with alcohol and stress, or wondering why the desire to change isn't matching your follow-through, this episode brings clarity and compassion to the process.These excuses aren't about weakness. They're protective patterns your brain uses to avoid discomfort, and once you understand them, everything begins to shift.In this episode, you'll learn:The six most common excuses keeping women stuck in the drink-less cycle Why rationalizing your drinking feels so convincing in the moment How emotional bargaining (like “I deserve it”) sneaks in Why waiting for life to “calm down” doesn't workHow these patterns block real progress and peaceWhy sobriety coaching helps you break the pattern and move forwardWhat to do when you're ready to make a change but feel terrified to startTools for early mindset shifts and how to relax without alcoholIf you're sober curious, frustrated with yourself, or tired of making promises you can't seem to keep, this episode will help you understand why and what to do next.Resources Mentioned: Subscribe to my YouTube ChannelPODCAST SPONSOR:This episode is sponsored by Soberlink, a trusted accountability tool for anyone navigating early recovery. Whether you're rebuilding trust with loved ones or want more structure in your sobriety, Soberlink offers a discreet and empowering way to stay on track.Sober Vibes listeners, sign up HERE and claim our $100 Enrollment Bonus.This episode is sponsored by ExactNature, a trusted holistic tool for anyone navigating recovery and sobriety. Use code SV25 at checkout to save on your order. Click here to shop and save. Grab my Masterclass for Free:Gain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free!Thank you for tuning in!Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast. Connect w/ Courtney:InstagramJoin the Sobriety Circle Apply for 1:1 CoachingOrder the Sober Vibes Book

Dec 5, 2025 – Wondering where the stock market is headed as we wrap up the year—and what could be in store for 2026? Financial Sense's Jim Puplava speaks with veteran market strategist John Roque at 22V Research as they dive into...

Want to stop sending generic emails that get ignored? Wondering how to make your email marketing more profitable with less effort? To discover how to use email segmentation to increase revenue by sending smaller, more targeted messages to the right people, I interview Chris Orzechowski.Guest: Chris Orzechowski | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/695Review our show on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you find hope when life unexpectedly thrusts you into the valley of loss? How do you navigate the rugged terrain of pain?For Nothing is Wasted's Podcast Producer and Content Director, Catherine Fitzgerald, the heartbreak and trauma of losing her brother, Zac, plunged her into a valley unlike anything she had ever experienced. In the aftermath came secondary losses of community and identity and a spiritual desolation that felt like a dark night of the soul. She found herself wondering how she would ever find her way back to faith.And yet, God met her there—through the book of Psalms and through the stories of others, like Davey Blackburn—offering a glimmer of light to guide her toward hope.Now, in Nothing is Wasted's latest project, Catherine has gathered and edited a collection of stories from past podcast guests, Nothing is Wasted Coaches, and team members. Each story weaves together personal journeys through pain, loss, and trauma with reflections on the Psalms, forming a powerful new devotional—Hope in the Valley: 42 Days of Healing Through the Psalms After Loss, Grief, and Tragedy.In this episode, Davey and Catherine look back on their own stories and their shared journey through Nothing is Wasted. Together, they explore how loss reshapes every part of our lives, the often messy wrestle for hope, and why stories are such a vital part of nurturing faith in the valley of pain.If you've ever believed that hope simply means “looking on the bright side,” this conversation will remind you that true hope is far more complex—gritty, raw, and worth fighting for. And often, it's the stories of others that become our most powerful weapon in that fight. Instagram: instagram.com/thecatfitzBook: Hope in the Valley: 42 Days of Healing Through the Psalms After Loss, Grief, and Tragedy www.nothingiswasted.com/hopeinthevalleyEvery story shared through Nothing is Wasted becomes part of a living legacy and you can be a part. Join the legacy and give today: www.nothingiswasted.com/legacyofhope Stories matter. They inspire, uplift, and remind us we're not alone in our pain. Hope in the Valley: 42 Days of Healing Through the Psalms After Loss, Grief, and Tragedy is a new devotional featuring real stories from the Nothing Is Wasted community—offering strength, comfort, and hope in life's hardest moments. Order your copy today at: www.nothingiswasted.com/hopeinthevalley Wondering where to get started on your journey towards healing? Join Davey on our next FREE, live Zoom call and find out how you can begin to take back your story and how Nothing is Wasted can help. Sign up today at: www.nothingiswasted.com/starthere Looking for help in navigating the valley of pain and trauma? Our Nothing is Wasted coaches can help: www.nothingiswasted.com/coaching Want a pathway through your pain? The Pain to Purpose Course can lead you through all you've been through: www.nothingiswasted.com/paintoppurpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering if your mother-in-law is just “a lot,” or if you're actually dealing with a truly toxic mother-in-law situation? You are so not the only one lying awake replaying her comments and wondering what to do when this relationship feels way too involved in your marriage and family. In this episode, we're talking about how a toxic mother-in-law dynamic starts to erode your sense of safety at home. Dr. Tracy Dalgleish - clinical psychologist, couples therapist, and author of You, Your Husband and His Mother - joins me to talk honestly about what happens when your partner is still emotionally tied to his mom, you're trying to build a healthy new family, and you keep getting caught in the middle. We look at why some moms struggle to let go, why so many women end up over-functioning for everyone, and why so many men freeze or minimize when it's time to set boundaries with a toxic mother-in-law… and then we talk about what you can do: becoming a united “vault” as a couple, setting real boundaries instead of endless “requests,” and getting clear on your options when the dynamic with your mother-in-law is starting to feel unbearable. Here's how we walk through it together: 00:00 Why Mother-in-Law Conflicts Hurt Communication and Connection 03:14 Dr. Tracy's Story and Why She Wrote “You, Your Husband and His Mother” 05:24 Mother–Son Bonds, Gender Roles, and the Roots of Toxic Mother-in-Law Dynamics 11:03 Unhealthy Family Patterns: Control, Enmeshment, and Emotional Caretaking of Mom 20:56 Overfunctioning Wives, Underfunctioning Husbands, and the Mother–Child Dynamic 24:39 The VAULT Method: Becoming a United Couple and Setting Boundaries with In-Laws 30:48 Requests vs Boundaries: What Really Works with a Toxic Mother-in-Law 51:41 Change, Accept, or Leave: Your Choices in a Toxic Mother-in-Law Situation If this stirs up a very specific conversation with your partner (or a replay of your last holiday with his mom) and your chest tightens a little, I have something for exactly that moment. My Communication That Connects training walks you through the evidence-based do's and don'ts of communication that actually creates understanding instead of more defensiveness and hurt. I'll help you get clear about the real issues under your fights, give you a framework you can start using right away with your partner, and walk you step-by-step through how to have hard conversations in a way that protects your emotional bond instead of tearing it down. And if you're at the point where you're thinking, “I don't want to keep holding this all together by myself,” I would be genuinely honored to support you more directly. At Growing Self, you can privately tell us what's going on with your marriage, your mother-in-law, your family, and we'll help you connect with the right therapist or coach on my team. It's a simple, secure way to raise your hand and say, “Here's what I'm struggling with, please point me to the right person.” You can start that process anytime by scheduling a consultation. You deserve a family life that feels safe, sane, and loving, even if your extended family is… a lot.

Curious about where your placenta is? Wondering what the deal is with different placenta positions? You are in the right place! I don't know about you, but the placenta fascinates me! Just think about everything it does. Not only does it provide oxygen and nutrients to help your baby grow, but it also eliminates waste.  For all intents and purposes, it is your growing baby's lifeline.   Listen in to learn ALL ABOUT this incredible organ.

"Wondering where Stugotz is... Jeremy's songs... Mike Fuentes pretending he doesn't care about anything while wearing a black Bass Pro Shops hat... Jessica burping in the makeup room... The U being back..." There are 34 OLIs on Billy's list: the perfect dismount. Good night, sweet prince. Oh, and also baseball! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices