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The D*Cks I'Ve Met Online: Liberation, Reinvention &Amp; Self-Worth &Raquo; Fabulous After Fifty New

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The D*cks I’ve Met Online: Liberation, Reinvention & Self-Worth

The *Dxcks* I’ve Met Online: Midlife Reinvention, Validation, and Dating Apps | Bren Maverick I loved the title! Today I interview Bren Maverick (pen name) about her memoir *The Dcks* I’ve Met Online, which uses humorous, candid stories to explore midlife reinvention, relationships, and self-discovery. Bren describes feeling unseen and depleted in a long marriage, a turning point after a breast reduction drew a hurtful reaction from her husband, and being given a “hall pass,” which led her to seek validation rather than commitment. She recounts the sheer volume of messages, the “mea…

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Julie Kennedy July 17, 2026

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Adding Context

What CAN I do?

How do you rebuild your life when everything changes? In this episode of Adding Context, Michael Bollentin sits down with award-winning author, speaker, coach, and brain tumor survivor Risa August to explore resilience, personal growth, and the power of reinvention. After navigating a brain tumor, a rare disease, the end of an 18-year marriage, and a solo 1,845-mile bicycle journey from Canada to Mexico, Risa shares how one simple question—"What CAN I do?"—helped transform adversity into purpose. Together, they discuss overcoming life's unexpected challenges, redefining identity, embracing…

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Michael Bollentin July 17, 2026

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The Heart of Hospice Podcast

Dying, Doulas, and Life Lessons with Darnell Lamont Walker

Death Doula Darnell Lamont Walker shows up for difficult conversations and heartbreaking losses. He knows the power of dying moments. His new book Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End shares the stories he’s gathered in his work with people with life-limiting illness. Darnell acknowledges that we have a healthcare system that’s “one size fits all”, but people are looking for care they can trust, that’s delivered in ways that feel respectful and appropriate. The “cookie cutter” approach doesn’t feel like a good fit for care when some…

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Helen Bauer July 17, 2026

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Can Others Trust You With Their Time?

The pastor was in the middle of his sermon preaching on John 14 when he said, “Be a model of trust, not confusion.” That simple statement stayed with me long after the service ended. It also reminded me of something a former boss and mentor used to say whenever projects started slipping: “You’ve got to follow up on people’s follow up.” The older I get, the more I realize he wasn’t simply talking about project management. He was talking about trust. Every day we make commitments. We promise to send a proposal, return a phone call, complete a project, or provide an answer by …

David Buck July 16, 2026

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Four Simple Questions for When You Know Something Needs to Change

You feel it before you can name it. The team is busy but the momentum is gone. The numbers are fine but they’ve been “fine” for a while now. You catch yourself running the same plays out of habit, not conviction. Nothing is on fire — and honestly, that’s part of the problem. There’s no crisis to force your hand. Just a quiet, nagging sense that it might be time to shake things up. Here’s what I’ve noticed over the years: leaders are great at reacting to emergencies and terrible at responding to that quieter signal. When the building is burning, everybody moves. But when thin…

Doug Thorpe July 16, 2026

Finding Clarity Through Intuition With Ann Vanino &Raquo; Soundbits Small

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SoundBits: Decision-Making Wisdom for Leaders in Motion

Finding Clarity Through Intuition with Ann Vanino

Kim welcomes guest Ann Vanino to SoundBits. Ann discusses the challenge of managing competing priorities and finding balance. Why seeking clarity is often more important than simply finding more time. The role of silence in quieting the mind and accessing intuition. How automatic writing became a powerful tool for self-discovery and guidance. The benefits of free-form writing and creating space for authentic thoughts to emerge. Understanding how intuition is shaped by both inner wisdom and lived experience. Recognizing the difference between intuition, fear, desire, and ego. Learning t…

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Kim Groshek July 16, 2026

Fireman Rob: Service, Sacrifice, And Mental Strength &Raquo; 40879821 1777408366567 5Da42B93F5E98

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The Kidd and Friends Podcast | Self-Improvement and Mindset Insights

Fireman Rob: Service, Sacrifice, and Mental Strength

For more than 26 years, Robert Verhelst, better known as Fireman Rob, has dedicated his life to serving others. A career firefighter, U.S. Air Force veteran, author, speaker, coach, Ironman athlete, Guinness World Record holder, and founder of the Fireman Rob Foundation, Rob has built a life around resilience, leadership, and purpose.In this episode of The Kidd & Friends Podcast, we dive into the realities of life as a first responder, the mental health challenges firefighters face, and why true leadership begins with taking ownership of your life. Rob also shares the mission behind hi…

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Christopher Perry July 16, 2026

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The Kidd and Friends Podcast | Self-Improvement and Mindset Insights

Fireman Rob: Service, Sacrifice, and Mental Strength

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Christopher Perry July 16, 2026

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Building a Wooden Draketail Workboat: Kids & Craftsmen Create Magic Together

The highly individual creative process can take many forms. Talented artists use oil or watercolor paints to bring images to life on canvas. Writers use their gifts to tell stories, often bringing readers to the edge of their seats. And wooden boatbuilders continue to transform piles of wood, nails, and paint into distinctive boats. In fact, wooden boatbuilding’s long history extends back thousands of years. How Wooden Boats Come to Life Building a wooden boat is a three-dimensional exercise. First, a skilled boatbuilder carefully cuts and fastens the frames, creating the boat’s …

Barbara Hazelden July 16, 2026

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Physical Activity for People With Progressive Diseases

When a progressive disease enters your life, the instinct might be to slow down completely. Rest seems like the safest choice. But research and lived experience suggest otherwise. Physical activity, tailored to capacity and adjusted as abilities change, can play a meaningful role in maintaining quality of life, managing symptoms, and preserving independence for as long as possible. For people facing conditions like Early-Onset Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, or other progressive illnesses, movement becomes more than exercise. It becomes a way to stay present, connected, and engaged with the…

Anthony Copeland-Parker July 16, 2026

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