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Hosted by 2 time best-selling trauma author, Owl C Medicine. A veteran of the US Military, Owl's no nonsense approach to mental physical and relational health is exactly what you didn't know you need. Listen in for ideas worth chewing on and science based tools for living life after trauma.
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Send a text We pull apart the $350 trillion global debt figure and follow the thread from 17th‑century share issuance to modern bank credit and QE, showing how debt became a permanent claim on tomorrow. Along the way, we map the startup playbook to a cancer metaphor to explain endless growth pressure and the local fallout it creates. • global debt as a circular ledger and claim on future output • bonds as tradable promises held by pensions, banks, states, and central banks • the shift from c...
Send a text Light needs darkness and strength needs weakness. Since men can be weak and that prevents strength what is it that approximates strength for men in our world? being Inert. Men are expected to be inert, reactionless, emotionless and unfeeling. Unfortunately the measure of a man in the modern world is: "how miserable can you be in the inside without letting it show on the out?" This isn't a choice its a cultural expectation that has whittled down the modern man to a shel...
Send a text We follow a veteran journalist’s surreal path through an ICE career expo that “hired” her without finished paperwork, then track how speed, bed quotas, and private prison incentives warp vetting and accountability. We connect personal stories, federal denials, and the money trail to show how throughput beats caution. • audiobook update for Rethinking Broken and request for reviews • Laura Jadeed’s six-minute interview and optional screening • tentative email turning into a final ...
Send a text Follow the money! That's how to find motivation for everything in today's world. So today we trace how a 90 percent bed mandate and per diem payments turn detention into a guaranteed cash business, then map the loop from public money to profit to lobbying and back again. Along the way we expose hiring failures, subcontracting fog, and why humane alternatives get sidelined. • 90 percent minimum bed guarantee as the engine of detention profits • $130 per diem creating incen...
Send a text We trace how a single counterprotester held space at a small-town Turning Point rally, and how performative civility flipped to petty violence when dissent stayed visible. We dig into the psychology, the power plays, and the stakes for neighbors who want safety without silence. • why one person chose to protest a local turning point rally • the role of music and signage as nonviolent counter-speech • friendly small talk turning into property damage and intimidation • hypocrisy of...
Send a text Fear shrinks our world until only the threat remains in view. That biological truth doesn’t stop at the edge of the skin; it scales up to cities and nations. We explore how chronic stress—pandemic fallout, economic pressure, and a nonstop fear feed—can push entire communities toward authoritarian comfort: conformity, punishment, and a single story that feels safe because it’s simple. I lay out the biology first: how tunnel vision and fight–flight–freeze–fawn tilt our choices when...
Send a text We push into the tension of friendships during political stress, mapping why people with the same heart still clash when one acts as a Protector and another as an Integrator. We set clear lines on safety while honoring different methods for reducing harm and keeping communities whole. • naming the friction between protectors and integrators • trauma-informed reasons behind sharp boundaries and speech • why different audiences require different tones and tactics • separating value...
Send a text A conservative activist was shot dead by someone even further to the right than himself, highlighting America's terrifying rightward shift toward extremism. The incident reveals how far-right ideology has become so normalized that prominent figures like Charlie Kirk are considered "sellouts" by even more radical elements. • Charlie Kirk, 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was killed by a 22-year-old extremist who considered him not conservative enough • The shooter, son of...
Send a text We explore the crucial difference between conflict avoidance and avoidant attachment, examining how avoiding small issues creates bigger problems in long-term relationships. The person who avoids conflict actually controls the relationship dynamic, creating a pressure cooker where ten skipped conversations eventually lead to one explosive confrontation. • Conflict avoidance is different from avoidant attachment, though they're often confused • Avoiding issues in long-term relatio...
Send a text We need to recognize ourselves as the human animals we are, understanding that our meat suit houses all our psychological components and significantly impacts what we consider "self." The way stress shapes our bodies and behaviors can explain everything from lacking motivation to experiencing unexplained pain. • Our biology is the most incredible machine ever created, far superior to any human invention • Modern society conditions us to ignore physical discomfort through top-down...
Send a text The difference between commerce and capitalism might seem like a semantic distinction, but understanding this gap illuminates how our entire economic system functions today. Commerce—the simple exchange of goods based on mutual needs—has existed in all human societies since time immemorial. It's relational, built on trust and reciprocity. But capitalism? That's something else entirely. In this deep dive, we trace capitalism's evolution from feudal Europe through the first multina...
Send a text The golden era of capitalism from the 1950s to 1970s wasn't brought to you by capitalism but by communism and government regulation. During post-WWII America, the government implemented socialist policies that created unprecedented prosperity while simultaneously demonizing communism abroad. • Government contracts forced corporations like Boeing, General Dynamics, and Lockheed to build specific products with extensive oversight • Social services including the GI Bill, Federal Hou...
Send a text America has been functioning as a fascist country for years, but we're only now seeing the Nazi salutes and hearing direct Nazi quotes in Congress. The real issue isn't just the obvious villains, but the entire political system controlled by trillion-dollar investment firms that fund both parties while the public fights over social issues. • Texas Representative Keith Self quoted Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels during a congressional session • Politicians from both parties serv...
Send a text Provocative victims are people who trigger others and then claim to be bullied when faced with pushback, representing a pattern rooted in privilege and trauma responses. This behavioral pattern extends from personal interactions to public figures, requiring clear recognition to effectively navigate without becoming emotionally entangled. • Provocative victims display aggressive behavior then immediately claim victimhood when others respond • White privilege often enables this beh...
Send a text Let me introduce you to a fantastic and powerful short hand way to evaluate the heartwarming good news presented to us in the media as Americans. The Orphan crushing machine! Nearly every heartwarming positive piece of news in this country ignores the terrible circumstances that created the need for the heartwarming story. 1 in 3 Go fund me accounts is for someones medical expenses. That is an orphan crushing machine. Every day people have raised over 650 Million dollars on ...
Send a text What does it take for a Navy SEAL to transform into a licensed clinical social worker? Join us as we uncover the extraordinary life of Tom LeGrave, who shares his compelling journey from military service to helping others navigate the complexities of young adulthood. At the heart of our conversation, we focus on the age group of 18 to 24, a time when self-regulation and resilience are crucial. Tom’s personal struggles provide a powerful backdrop as we discuss the profound ...
Send a text Step into a transformative conversation with Dr. David Clark, president of the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms, as he presents a revolutionary perspective on health and healing. During our dialogue, Dr. Clark uncovers the powerful concept of neuroplastic symptoms—conditions generated by the brain in response to stress and trauma, without any physical changes in the body. With compelling examples like phantom limb pain, Dr. Clark shares his journey from a tra...
Send a text This episode explores the concept of radical flanking and how extremism influences social movements. We discuss the roles of radical and moderate groups, the dynamics of the Overton window, and the implications of violence in the pursuit of social change. • Examination of radical flanking in social movements • Historical context: MLK vs. Malcolm X, Black Panthers • The Overton window and its relevance to discourse • Positive vs. negative flank effects and ...
Send a text A challenging exploration of boundary-setting and personal conflict unfolds through gripping stories that reveal the complexities of human interaction. The episode highlights the escalation of confrontations and emphasizes the importance of repairing relationships after boundaries are crossed. • Discusses the need for boundaries in social interactions • Shares personal stories of boundary violations • Explores the emotional triggers associated with crossing boun...
Send a text What if confidently confronting your partner's avoidance could lead to a more secure and transparent relationship? Join me on the Speak Plainly podcast as I break down the innovative concept of "aggressive attachment," a theory born out of personal experiences that redefines how we interact with avoidant partners. Through vivid stories from my own life, including interactions with my partner Michael and a new lover, I reveal how this approach differs from the traditional anxious-a...
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