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AARON POOCHIGIAN earned a PhD in Classics from the University of Minnesota and an MFA in Poetry from Columbia University. His thriller in verse, Mr. Either/Or, was released by Etruscan Press in the fall of 2017. A recipient of an NEA Grant in translation, he has published translations with Penguin Classics and W. W. Norton. His latest book American Divine, the winner of the Richard Wilbur Award, came out in 2021. His other poetry collections are Manhattanite (Able Muse Press, 2017), winner of the 2016 Able Muse Book Award, and The Cosmic Purr (Able Muse Press, 2012). His work has appeared in suc...

Week In Review 2-28-26

Growing up - did you love Where the Wild Things Are? Gorgeous book, but thing is, it's a terrible template for business.

Kym Medina joins me to discuss Maurice Sendak's classic + what it teaches about seagull management.

We discuss why the book lands so differently in the UK vs US, the difference between loud borrowed power + real sustainable power + why creativity collapses without responsibility.

Look for more Classics episodes where we take stories that definitely aren't business books + treat them as full-on business texts.

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Aaron Poochigian is a poet, classics scholar, and translator who lives and writes in New York City. His many translations include Stung with Love (Penguin UK) — a translation of Sappho, and Marcus Aurelius’ “Meditations” (forthcoming from W.W. Norton). His work has appeared in such newspapers and journals as The Financial Times, The New York Review of Books, and Poetry Magazine. His new book is Four Walks in Central Park: A Poetic Guide to the Park. Learn more at aaronpoochigian.com.  

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Anusia Gillespie is a lawyer-turned-novelist and RYT-200 certified yoga instructor. Her work spans the cutting edge of GenAI in the legal industry and the timeless journey of personal transformation. Her debut novel, Soul Toll (Oct. 7, 2025) blends high-achieving ambition with spiritual awakening. Learn more at www.anusiagillespie.com.

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FF: The Greatest Economy? Look at the Numbers!

The Trump Administration thinks we have the greatest economy, but the numbers do not agree. If you see a contradiction, check your premises; one of them is wrong. We talk about the actual numbers, how inflation works, and ways the U.S. can increase the monetary supply without experiencing consumer price inflation. We also talk about AI, China's "green energy", and gold and silver. We also talk about the new incoming Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh, and what he is saying that is causing him to be labeled a "co...

Why is Common Sense Not So Common?

 Are we born with common sense or is it learned? What some people may think of as common sense to them may not be as common for someone else. For example, someone living in the desert may think it is common sense to look for rattlesnakes when out in nature, but someone in Ohio, who has never been around any poisonous snakes may not think that knowledge is common. We discuss some of the aspects of common sense, why it is not always common, and some of the thin...

Dr. Lewis Meline

I began my education in nutrition, exercise, and weight loss while serving in the United States Air Force nearly fifty years ago. Like many other military personnel (and civilians for that matter), I was very overweight and out-of-shape. It really bothered me to be like this, so I began to study everything that I could find to help me lose weight and get in better shape, eventually deciding to lift weights.​

Many different athlete and other diets were used over the years. They included very high protein intake and a var...

Gina Gardiner & Friends - Fear or Values Who Is In Charge Of Your Decisions

TT: Logic and Prioritization

In this show, The Teenagers (Deven and Ethan) talk about lessons like the importance of logic and prioritization in life. They also talked about a bunch of weird things that are going on in the world. There are theories about Jeffry Epstein still being alive, with possible evidence originating from a video game. There was talk about a supposed leak about Harris and AOC having a political add using gen Z Memes. They also brought up the truth behind Lemons, and much more.

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Brandon Leibowitz is the founder and operator of SEO Optimizers. His digital marketing company is dedicated to assisting small and medium-sized businesses in driving more online traffic, leading to increased clients, sales, and valuable leads.

His journey in digital marketing began in 2007, right after he graduated from California State University, Long Beach with his Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing. His initial job involved managing the marketing aspects of an e-commerce website.

Back then, he had limited digital marketing knowledge, and so did the company he worked for. He had no idea what...

Story of Distinction: Actor & Atlantic Rowing Super Hero Cal MacAninch, on the profound lessons-learned by rowing 3,000 miles for the Talisker Whisky Challenge 

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Proud and delighted to welcome BACK for a second row past - with the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean for his 'Clearing', Scottish Actor Cal MacAninch, here to describe his Epic Quest and the profound lessons-learned from having just rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in a Crew of 5, as part of "Atlantic Body & Soul" for the Talisker Whisker Atlantic Challenge.

A story of Distinction & Genius indeed: Massive waves, sleep depr...

Terry Begue - Painting a Better World

Terry started his painting business right out of high school with no money, no experience, and no connections...just a pick-up truck and a dream. He talks about building a successful business and the lessons he learned that got him there! If you are an entrepreneur, you won't want to miss the simple and yet necessary lessons that Terry has to share! His out-of the box marketing, negotiation, leadership skills, and communication made his business successful. He shares his lessons and secrets with you, so you can take your...

Hosted by: Patti Katter

Guest: Aaron Barnes — Founder & CEO, Compact Care | U.S. Veteran | Entrepreneur

From the Field to the Founder’s Chair

For Aaron Barnes, the idea for Compact Care didn’t start in a conference room — it started in the field.

During his military service, Aaron saw how something as simple as staying clean could shift morale, focus, and confidence in an instant. In austere environments where comfort is rare and water is limited, hygiene becomes more than a convenience, it becomes...

Rashmi Dubé is an award-winning UK disputes and ESG lawyer, international mediator, Chartered Director, and speaker who works with founders, leaders, and boards navigating high-pressure decisions, conflict, and change. 

With a career spanning complex business disputes since 1997, and since 2009, mediation, governance advisory, and entrepreneurship. She has also served in the UK Cabinet Office for the SME Advisory panel. Rashmi is known for helping people communicate clearly when emotions are high and the stakes are real. Her work focuses on judgment, presence, and the human side of leadership, especially in moments where a single conversation can sh...

Light therapy was discovered by The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA. They tested different wavelengths of light for plant growth under challenging conditions and discovered that some lights enable plants’ growth in space and this same quality was discovered in skin. Today I will explain why getting a glow on your skin with IPL is more than cosmetic and I will demonstrate an IPL treatment for you with some pro-tips.

IPL ‘s enhancement of the human biofield.

In quantum physics, every living organism emits an electromagnetic field known as a biofield. Cellular electrical activity gene...

Keep What You Work For

If you cannot keep what you work for, you are no better than a slave. We talk about people paying off their homes only to lose that same home to the ever-increasing property tax amounts. While a lot of politicians are paying lip service to the problem of property taxes, there is little to no relief actually occurring. Where do they spend our property tax dollars? What scare tactics are being used to frighten voters into continuing in the current broken system? What did our founding fathers have to say about...

Gabriel Cian is a serial entrepreneur and B2B expert. He founded 3 bootstrapped and profitable marketplaces. He is a graduate from the Ecole Polytechnique and Telecom Paristech which is among the best institute in France. He envisions for a bigger picture to provide quality products in B2B market with the new age technologies.

Presently, He is a co-founder of GetEmail.io an AI and big data based email search platform. It made it to 500k+ customers worldwide. Some of the smartest companies in the world use GetEmail.io.

Vincent Rossi is a decades long avid world journeyer and spiritual seeker. After an undergraduate double degree at New York University, he began his aviation career as a Pan Am flight attendant. 

With further graduate work in international politics, mideast civilizations and history he remains in aviation and has been a team member and leader in aviation projects as a consultant to airlines, airline executives, front line team and governments on five continents. His nearly 40 year encounter with aviation and the world continues unabated.  

After all, you know it’s not just about money…Leisa shares...

After working on the relationship I had with myself for over 20 years and then bringing these discoveries back into my relationship with money, I came to realize how common it is for many of us to get confused about what it means to truly value ourselves.

More common than not, we believe our value comes from external sources like money, relationships, and beauty.

However, this isn’t really what causes true self-value. Instead it comes from inside and no amount...

Sunday Church Services with Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Airdate: 2/22/26

Come Worship With Us!

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Pastor: Kevin Martin 

10250 Haynes Bridge Road

John's Creek Georgia 30022

Phone number 770-475-4250

Church Website: http://poplutheranchurch.com

Email: Office@poplutheranchurch.com

Meet Sarah Trop

Sarah started FunCycled in 2012 to share tips for redoing furniture and then sell the furniture. Since its start in 2012, FunCycled has grown from selling repurposed furniture to designing custom furniture orders like dining room tables, launching into interior design services, and kitchen cabinet repurposing. 

We’re John and Sarah, and this is our story. Family is everything, and making time for both our business and each other always stands at the center of what we do. We love traveling, seeing beautiful places and exploring new adventures that inspire our work!

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Hi, I’m Kandiee Campbell, a seasoned therapist and the host of the Awaken Hope Radio Show. My passion is guiding individuals through the intricate process of healing and providing unwavering support to those navigating the challenges of loss or trauma.

My mission is to equip you with the tools to lead a life that is not only happy but profoundly fulfilling. Through Awaken Hope, I strive to reach as many people as possible, offering valuable insights and practical advice. I also invite incredible guests from diverse backgrounds to share their knowledge and experiences.

I en...

Week In Review 2_21_26

SUSANNE ANTONETTA’s accolades include a New York Times Notable Book, an American Book Award, a Library Journal Best Science book, and others. She writes for Psychology Today, The New York Times, Ms., The Huffington Post, The Hill, Orion, and The New Republic and has been featured on CNN. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Debby Show (Lindstrom) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and School Psychologist based in California. With years of experience working with individuals and families, she brings a deep understanding of human behavior, relationships, and generational dynamics to her fiction. Though this is her debut novel, Debby has honed her craft through coaching, writing workshops and a lifelong passion for storytelling. Inspired by real history and emotional truths, her work explores how the past shapes who we become.

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What if you stopped trying to control time?

Executive coach Juliet Corbett joins me to discuss Oliver Burkeman's transformative book 4000 Weeks + why accepting you can't do everything might be the most productive thing you ever do.

We discuss the difference between clock time + deep time + how the pandemic gave us all an experience of medieval time management. Plus, why flow state would make your life feel seven minutes long + what Johnny Cash's daughter teaches us about finding the right mentors.

Look for more Book Huddles where we discuss books that change how we...

FF: Tracking, Trust, Tariffs, and Training

The government's system is bound to fail...eventually. Until then, they will continue to get elected with promises they can't keep, create more dollars, devalue the dollars already in existence, fund the elites in Washington DC, and then socialize any losses. It doesn't seem to matter that our current president was a good businessman that understood basic business principles. Even he continues to increase the debt. The government will continue to tax as much as it can as long as they can convince the middle class that they are rich...

About Caren Paskel

Caren Paskel is a best-selling author, speaker, and founder of Caren Paskel Self-Evolution, Youthful Longevity Yoga Training and Retreat™, and the Self-Evolution Education (S.E.E.) Foundation. A master in Vedanta philosophy and a lifelong yoga practitioner—starting her growth journey at just 16—Caren has dedicated her career to guiding individuals toward holistic transformation, empowerment, and self-mastery. With decades of experience in yoga and spiritual education, she provides a practical roadmap for integrating ancient wisdom into modern life.

As the former owner of EnSoul Yoga, Caren led multiple studios and a thri...

Communication - Wounding or Healing

What the Government Takes

Today we tackle topics like income tax, property tax, tariffs, and the draft. We also talk about presidents that suspended habeas corpus, killed the free press, debased the currency, and many other questionable actions. We talk about the one time in history where a country had a peaceful transition to a better monetary situation without a reset, crash, or war. We also cover how Government officials and the legacy media will make false statements to panic people or instill fear so that the government can get their way. Why do they act...

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Mark Bramah

TT: Hot Dogs and AI Regulations

In this episode the Teenagers discuss the dark truths behind hot dogs, more info on immigration, the Department of Transportation using AI to write regulations, and much more. Ethan also talks about some of the USA’s airplanes, and the crazy stories behind them. 

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Pranic Healing—a non-touch energy modality that bridges the gap between clinical knowledge and holistic wellness.

We are honored to welcome Mara Messenger, a Level 1 Pranic Healing instructor and certified Pranic Healer from the Ontario Center for Pranic Healing. Mara’s unique background as a talented industrial designer and her deep dedication to personal and collective healing allow her to share these life-changing techniques with compassion and precision. Mara facilitates weekly Twin Hearts meditation groups and organizes group healing sess...

Founder Story:

Matt Zeigler, the Ultimate Polymath! Super Connector, Producer, Community Builder & Fellow Show Host of "Just Press Record" for perfect Collaboration!EPISODE NOTES:What if the shortest path to better work is learning to be where your feet are? That’s the spark behind our conversation with Matt Zeigler—producer turned financial adviser, community builder, and host of the very excellent "Just Press Record" Podcast —who showshow presence, listening, and thoughtful connections can turn chance into momentum.We trace Matt’s arc from teenage gigs and studio life to a mid-career pivot into finance, where he discover...

It is 2026, yet some politicians in D.C. are acting like we’re still living in the 19th century. They’re claiming that women and minorities are somehow incapable of obtaining a basic ID - an insult to millions of Americans.Washington is on the brink of a partial shutdown. But the Democrats aren't just targeting ICE - they’re threatening the entire Department of Homeland Security, including FEMA and the TSA, doubling down on a wish list that would paralyze law enforcement.Would you want an 80K-pound rig sharing the lane with someone who can’t read a stop sign or...

Cutting the Deadwood and the Fat

DeWine is now threatening up to a 20% sales tax if property taxes get eliminated. Somehow the idea of cutting any costs never seems to be a discussion with the politicians. We talk about the spending of government, the fighting for rights by 1851 Center for Constitutional Law and Pacific Legal Foundation, how to have less drug and alcohol problems in society, and more. As we look for the logic regarding cutting government expenditures, we give examples of real life situations we've encountered to bring light to the conversation. If the citi...

James Hill is a native New Yorker, born and raised in the Bronx, James L Hill spent his adolescence years in Fort Apache, the South Bronx 41st precinct during the 60’s, a time when you needed to have a gang to go to the store. Raised on blues, soul, and rock and roll gave him the heart of a flower child. Educated by the turmoil of Vietnam, Civil Rights, and the Sexual Revolution turned James into a gladiator. Realizing the precariousness of life, he took on an adventurous outlook trying anything once, and if it did not ki...

Dawson Church is a best-selling science writer and the author of four award-winning books. The Genie in Your Genes broke new ground by showing that gene expression is influenced by emotions. Mind to Matter is based on hundreds of studies showing that our brains play a key role in constructing the reality around us. In Bliss Brain, he demonstrates that as we cultivate peak states, our brains rapidly rewire themselves for happiness. Spiritual Intelligence maps the neuroscience of awakened states of consciousness. He is the founder of the Veterans Stress Solution, which has offered free PTSD treatment to over...

J. M. Shaw is a Canadian author of fantasy fiction who lives in Alberta with her husband and two young children. She’s been writing since childhood, building worlds from raw imagination and quiet observation, but it took years before she found the courage to share them. For Shaw, storytelling has always been more than a hobby; it’s a passion.

In 2019, Shaw was diagnosed with autism and ADHD, a turning point that brought clarity to a lifetime of feeling “too much” or “too different.” Her intense focus, emotional depth, and ability to live inside fictional worlds became not fl...