Best Open Space Therapy Collective Podcasts (2025)

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3 Shifts Edition (May 30 2025): California may lose its emissions waivers, App stores will need to verify ages, “Vibe coding” and personal apps 33:08

22h ago33:08

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Hi everyone – welcome to your 3 Shifts Edition [AI-generated audio version]. First, California’s longtime leadership on climate regulation may be coming to an end. Congress just voted to revoke California’s emissions waivers, in a move set to nullify the state’s authority to enforce stricter-than-federal vehicle standards – a power it’s held since …

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Growing a Global Qigong Community - Abraham Vega 35:30

3d ago35:30

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📘📚 Get your FREE E-book on the "Eight verses meditation" by Dr Pang: https://www.zhineng-qigong-students-hub.com/exploration-of-the-eight-verses-of-zhineng-qigong-meditation-e-book In today’s Qigong podcast, Abraham Vega shares how his life's work revolves around Zhineng Qigong and the transformative power of Qigong community. He emphasizes that co…

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Move Through It: Dance/Movement Therapy, Trauma & Queer Rebellion with Kristen Crowe (they/them) 22:11

3d ago22:11

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Let’s get one thing straight (lol jk, never): trauma lives in the body—and queer bodies have been through it. In this raw and real episode of My Therapist is Out!, Renae Johnson (they/them) and Kristen Crowe (she/they) break down how Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) helps us reclaim what the world tried to take from us: our bodies, our joy, our right t…

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3 Shifts Edition (May 23 2025): AI slop and its farmers, CRISPR therapies for individuals, Xiaomi's 3nm mobile chip 26:22

8d ago26:22

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Hi everyone – welcome to your 3 Shifts Edition [AI-generated audio version]. First, AI slop is spreading like kudzu and it’s more than just annoying spam – it’s a threat to online ecosystems as we know them. From YouTube channels to Pinterest recipes to Spotify playlists, slop farmers are exploiting AI’s ability to generate content cheaply and en m…

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3 Shifts Edition (May 16 2025): The rise of APIs for AI web search, Crypto's regulatory barriers come down, The Airbnb of services 21:33

15d ago21:33

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Hi everyone – welcome to your 3 Shifts Edition [AI-generated audio version]. First, we delve into the rise of APIs for AI web search, with Anthropic recently joining Google, Perplexity, OpenAI, and others in releasing a product. It’s looking like AI search will soon be broadly distributed across 3rd-party applications and websites. Next, crypto’s r…

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Master Fertility Mindset with Qigong and TCM - Maria Isabel Bühler Granados 40:00

17d ago40:00

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📘📚 Get your FREE E-book on the "Eight verses meditation" by Dr Pang: https://www.zhineng-qigong-students-hub.com/exploration-of-the-eight-verses-of-zhineng-qigong-meditation-e-book In today’s Qigong podcast, Maria Isabel Bühler Granados’ exploration of fertility didn’t begin with a medical diagnosis, but with a deeper longing to “create space for l…

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Navigating the Queer Journey with PJ Brescia (they/them) 55:18

18d ago55:18

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What does it mean to come out—not just once, but over and over again—as you uncover more of who you are? In this episode Renae (they/them) sits down with PJ Brescia (they/them), the heart and brains behind Baby Gay, a nonprofit devoted to supporting folks in their coming out journeys. PJ shares their story of coming out later in life, discovering t…

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3 Shifts Edition (May 9 2025): What Apple's payments ruling means, Card networks open up to AI agents, Multi-agent AI systems are live 33:48

22d ago33:48

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Hi everyone – welcome to your 3 Shifts Edition [AI-generated audio version]. First, a federal judge laid down the hammer on Apple last week for “willful violation” of her 2021 injunction. Developers like Spotify, Amazon, and Patreon are now moving quickly to cut Apple out of transactions, now that Apple can’t charge commissions on off-app purchases…

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3 Shifts Edition (May 2 2025): The flurry around robotaxis, AI players inch towards ads, Interpretability & how AI models think 38:56

29d ago38:56

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Hi everyone – welcome to your 3 Shifts Edition [AI-generated audio version]. We’re opening this one up to everyone because of the importance of some of these topics. Feel free to forward and share. First, Waymo is pulling away in the robotaxi race with now 250K+ paid robotaxi rides per week, amid a flurry of industry activity and Tesla in hot pursu…

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Structure to Freedom Through Qigong - Gabriela Perezcano 32:49

1M ago32:49

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📘📚 Get your FREE E-book on the "Eight verses meditation" by Dr Pang: https://www.zhineng-qigong-students-hub.com/exploration-of-the-eight-verses-of-zhineng-qigong-meditation-e-book Gabriela Perezcano’s journey into Zhineng Qigong didn’t be start with a desire for healing, but with a deep curiosity about consciousness. As a structured, logic-driven …

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Queer, Alert, and Exhausted: Unpacking Hypervigilance in LGBTQ+ Lives with Terra Friedman, AMFT (she/her) 43:46

1M ago43:46

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In this episode of My Therapist is Out!, Renae Johnson (they/them) and Terra Friedman (she/her) dive into the lived experience of hypervigilance—a survival response many queer folks know all too well. From growing up in environments where it wasn’t safe to be fully ourselves to navigating today’s political climate, hypervigilance can become second …

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3 Shifts Edition (Apr 25 2025): Restarting student loan collections, Protein snacks and everything, The problem with AI benchmarks 22:30

1M ago22:30

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Hi everyone – welcome to your 3 Shifts Edition [AI-generated audio version]. First, the US government is restarting student loan collections, with garnishment of wages, social-security benefits, and tax refunds all back on the table starting May 5. Borrowers avoiding their loan balances might want to check their mail – and maybe their blood pressur…

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3 Shifts Edition (Apr 18 2025): The growth of AI big tech, What’s coming back to the US, DHgate & factory-direct shopping 32:42

1M ago32:42

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Hi everyone – welcome to your 3 Shifts Edition [AI-generated audio version]. First, OpenAI is on its way to becoming the next consumer big tech giant, with ChatGPT surging to 800M+ weekly users. Both OpenAI and Anthropic are chasing power users with $200/month tiers but the real story might be what’s happening on the free end of freemium. Next, man…

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Curing the Impossible: The Power of Zhineng Qigong - Benjamin Schiess 36:28

2M ago36:28

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📘📚 Get your FREE E-book on the "Eight verses meditation" by Dr Pang: https://www.zhineng-qigong-students-hub.com/exploration-of-the-eight-verses-of-zhineng-qigong-meditation-e-book After relying on steroids and antibiotics, it was Zhineng Qigong that offered a path to cure the impossible. In today’s Qigong podcast, Benjamin Schiess shares his remar…

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Leading with Your Core Values with Crystal Whiteaker (she/her) 30:22

2M ago30:22

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What does it really mean to lead with authenticity and build an inclusive brand? In this episode of My Therapist is Out!, Renae Johnson sits down with Crystal Whiteaker, founder of Crystal Lily Creative, to talk about how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) shape thriving organizations and happier teams. Crystal shares her journey from building …

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3 Shifts Edition (Apr 11 2025): The tariff rollercoaster and China, Navigating the de minimis closure, Google Workspace’s automation flows 24:31

2M ago24:31

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Hi everyone – welcome to your 3 Shifts Edition [AI-generated audio version]. First, Trump’s tariff rollercoaster is giving the markets whiplash, with a surprise 90-day pause on most “reciprocal” tariffs alongside a major hike on China. The S&P 500 bounced, the dollar sank, and 10-year Treasury yields surged, leaving some wondering if bond traders (…

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3 Shifts Edition (Apr 4 2025): Blanket tariffs and the auto industry, Amazon becomes a full-fledged studio, Instacart maps store shelves 27:54

2M ago27:54

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Hi everyone – welcome to your 3 Shifts Edition [AI-generated audio version]. First, Trump’s blanket tariffs are crashing the economy, with nearly all major US trading partners hit with new levies. Some, like the EU, China, and Vietnam, are facing eye-popping 20-65%+ rates. The 25% auto tariffs are now live too, sending car prices higher. Next, Amaz…

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Beyond the Illusion of Separation - Mariana de la Vega 40:07

2M ago40:07

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📘📚 Get your FREE E-book on the "Eight verses meditation" by Dr Pang: https://www.zhineng-qigong-students-hub.com/exploration-of-the-eight-verses-of-zhineng-qigong-meditation-e-book Zhineng Qigong offers much more than physical movement—it is a profound path to healing, self-awareness, and consciousness expansion. While many begin practicing Qigong …

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3 Shifts Edition (Mar 28 2025): OpenAI and advanced image generation, Europe's defense mobilization, China’s commercial space industry 24:32

2M ago24:32

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Hi everyone – welcome to your 3 Shifts Edition [AI-generated audio version]. First, OpenAI’s new image-generation feature is shockingly useful. It will actually follow the user’s direction as you iterate on a piece of work – instead of having to continually spin the roulette wheel and hope it spits out something useful. Next, Europe is finally seri…

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3 Shifts Edition (Mar 21 2025): Amazon gets ambitious, The EPA’s regulation rollback begins, BYD EVs can charge 400 km in 5 min 25:29

2M ago25:29

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Hi everyone – welcome to your 3 Shifts Edition [AI-generated audio version]. First, Amazon is making big moves on multiple fronts, from its own reasoning model to slashing prices on chips to a supercharged Alexa to challenges to Google’s cross-site ad-buying platform. After a stretch of cost-cutting, Amazon is planning a $100B capex budget for 2025…

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Mental strength when healing with Qigong - Lot Wijlhuizen 40:30

2M ago40:30

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📘📚 Get your FREE E-book on the "Eight verses meditation" by Dr Pang: https://www.zhineng-qigong-students-hub.com/exploration-of-the-eight-verses-of-zhineng-qigong-meditation-e-book Having the mental strength while healing is so important, but can be a difficult task. In today's Qigong podcast, Zhineng Qigong practitioner Lot Wijlhuizen explains how…

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How Mainstream Therapy Often Fails Marginalized Clients with Ernesto Martinez AMFT, APCC (they/he) 54:39

2M ago54:39

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In this episode of My Therapist is Out!, Renae Johnson (they/them) and therapist Ernesto Martinez (he/they) dive deep into the many ways mainstream therapy often falls short when working with marginalized clients — and what we can do to create more inclusive, affirming care. Ernesto shares powerful insights on the power dynamics in therapy, the def…

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3 Shifts Edition (Mar 14 2025): Is this a surge in M&A?, AI’s inevitability in ad-buying, Trump’s revival of US shipbuilding 16:56

3M ago16:56

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Hi everyone – welcome to your 3 Shifts Edition [AI-generated audio version]. First, 2025 is finally showing nascent signs of a more full-throttled comeback for M&A, after years of sluggish activity. With examples like Rocket snapping up Redfin and Unilever shedding €1B in brands, dealmaking seems to be warming up. A looser antitrust stance under th…

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3 Shifts Edition (Mar 7 2025): 25% tariffs on Canada & Mexico, The body blow to federal consulting, Google’s crackdown on search manipulation 28:42

3M ago28:42

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Hi everyone – welcome to your 3 Shifts Edition [AI-generated audio version]. First, Trump’s 25% tariffs on North American allies have taken effect – at least for the 62% of the imports from Canada and 50% of the imports from Mexico that remain exposed after the recent amendments. Canada has fired back with tariffs on $30B CAD worth of US goods, and…

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Hunyuan Qi Therapy and Qigong: Techniques used at the Medicine less Hospital - Britta Stalling 39:46

3M ago39:46

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📘📚 Get your FREE E-book on the "Eight verses meditation" by Dr Pang: https://www.zhineng-qigong-students-hub.com/exploration-of-the-eight-verses-of-zhineng-qigong-meditation-e-book Hunyuan Qi Therapy, rooted in Zhineng Qigong, is a powerful self-healing method. In today’s Qigong podcast, Britta Stalling explores its techniques, founded by Master Yu…

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Consent, Healing, and Community Care with Naima Merella, CAMTC, RYT (they/them) 34:43

3M ago34:43

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Consent isn’t just a checkbox—it’s the foundation of trust, safety, and meaningful healing. In this episode of My Therapist is Out!, Renae Johnson sits down with Naima Merella, CAMTC, RYT, to explore what true consent looks like in bodywork, yoga, and holistic healing. As a queer, BIPOC healer, Naima shares their journey as a massage therapist, yog…

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3 Shifts Edition (Feb 28 2025): The growth of TikTok Shop, When will humanoid robots be useful?, Distributed networks of GPUs 31:57

3M ago31:57

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Hi everyone – welcome to your [AI-generated] 3 Shifts Edition. First, TikTok Shop is seeing significant growth in the US – with 153% year-over-year growth, far outpacing rivals like Shein and Temu. Despite uncertainty around TikTok’s future in the US, the platform’s shoppable videos, live-selling, and branded stores are making their mark on social …

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Qigong and Grief: Richard Clegg on Navigating Loss 50:55

3M ago50:55

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📘📚 Get your FREE E-book on the "Eight verses meditation" by Dr Pang: https://www.zhineng-qigong-students-hub.com/exploration-of-the-eight-verses-of-zhineng-qigong-meditation-e-book Grief is an inevitable part of life, the loss and trauma isn't something that is easily overcome. We often think that death happens to an individual, when in reality, it…

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3 Shifts Edition (Feb 21 2025): xAI’s Grok 3 is highly performant, Arm will make its own chips, China’s breakneck pace in biotech 17:37

3M ago17:37

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Hi everyone – welcome to your [AI-generated] 3 Shifts Edition. When selecting the 3 market shifts that you should know about every week, our 6Pages team typically looks for shifts that aren’t just big but also have an element of being surprising. That certainly fit the bill this week. Our first Shift explores Elon Musk’s xAI and the progress of its…

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The Creation Spiral in Qigong - Olivier Rijcken 30:14

3M ago30:14

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📘📚 Get your FREE E-book on the "Eight verses meditation" by Dr Pang: https://www.zhineng-qigong-students-hub.com/exploration-of-the-eight-verses-of-zhineng-qigong-meditation-e-book The Zhineng Qigong practice is more than just movement, it goes beyond the physical aspect and has the intention of mindful creation. In today's Qigong podcast, Oliver R…

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Power of LGBTQ+ Community: Rebuilding after LA Fires with the LA Queer Events Coalition 1:12:08

3M ago1:12:08

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In this special episode of My Therapist is Out!, we’re bringing you a powerful live recording from the LA Queer Events Coalition Wildfire Relief Town Hall. This panel discussion, moderated by Carla Ibarra (@lacivilrights), brings together LGBTQ+ leaders, mental health professionals, and community advocates to address the impact of the LA wildfires …

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3 Shifts Edition (Feb 14 2025): The fight against “forever chemicals”, Tech unemployment reaches 5.7%, “Deep research” tools everywhere 15:38

4M ago15:38

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Hi everyone – welcome to your [AI-generated] 3 Shifts Edition. Our first Shift delves into the growing sentiment against “forever chemicals” – known as PFAS – among policymakers and consumers. Recent months have seen state-level bans of products with PFAS as well as a wave of new PFAS-related consumer lawsuits. Next, tech-sector unemployment recent…

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How I nearly gave up on Qigong … and then miracles happened! - David and Helena Petrović 30:57

4M ago30:57

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📘📚 Get your FREE E-book on the "Eight verses meditation" by Dr Pang: https://www.zhineng-qigong-students-hub.com/exploration-of-the-eight-verses-of-zhineng-qigong-meditation-e-book David and Helena Petrović were students of the Zhineng Qigong practice for a long time, but nearly gave it all up - until miracles happened! In today's Qigong podcast, d…

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3 Shifts Edition (Feb 7 2025): Tariffs and the de minimis closure, The end of the CFPB, Distillation and AI economics 17:33

4M ago17:33

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Hi everyone – welcome back to your [AI-generated] 3 Shifts Edition. A lot has changed in the past week, and the Gulf of Mexico becoming the Gulf of America is not even the strangest. In our first Shift: The long-promised tariffs have become real – at least for China. (The tariffs on Canada and Mexico were paused for 30 days.) Notably, the executive…

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How To Integrate Qigong in Your Daily Life - Martha Work 36:33

4M ago36:33

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📘📚 Get your FREE E-book on the "Eight verses meditation" by Dr Pang: https://www.zhineng-qigong-students-hub.com/exploration-of-the-eight-verses-of-zhineng-qigong-meditation-e-book As Zhineng Qigong students we are faced with the question: how to integrate Qigong into our daily lives? In today's Qigong podcast learn how Martha Work transformed her …

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Taking Care of Your LGBTQ+ Mental Health in Times of Political Change 43:33

4M ago43:33

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In this episode of My Therapist is Out!, hosts Renae Johnson (they/them) and Kristen Crowe (she/they) explore the intersection of politics and mental health, focusing on the emotional toll of recent political events. They dive into topics like political fatigue, burnout, and practical coping strategies, emphasizing the critical role of self-care an…

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3 Shifts Edition (Jan 31 2025): The Fed’s pause on rate cuts, A private-sector rollback on DEI, This generation of personal AI assistants 25:58

4M ago25:58

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Hi everyone – welcome back to your [AI-generated] 3 Shifts Edition. It’s been a tumultuous week in the markets but if you’re looking for DeepSeek, we wrote about it in our 3 Shifts Edition on Jan 17: “China’s notable progress in AI models.” (We also covered it in our Jan 10 edition the week prior.) Looking ahead now, our first Shift delves into the…

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The Art of Healing With Love - Heather Bourne 38:37

4M ago38:37

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📘📚 Get your FREE E-book on the "Eight verses meditation" by Dr Pang: https://www.zhineng-qigong-students-hub.com/exploration-of-the-eight-verses-of-zhineng-qigong-meditation-e-book In Zhineng Qigong we are encouraged to live with an open heart and open mind & in today's Qigong podcast - Hunyuan Qi Therapist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practiti…

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3 Shifts Edition (Jan 24 2025): TikTok is off app stores, Trump's executive orders, Blue Origin's New Glenn launch 31:01

4M ago31:01

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Hi everyone – welcome back to your [AI-generated] 3 Shifts Edition. Our first Shift revisits the TikTok ban, now that it has technically gone into effect. The ban is being facilitated by app-store owners Apple and Google, who are still complying with the law despite Trump’s 75-day non-enforcement. A resolution is needed since the app will eventuall…

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International Documentary on Zhineng Qigong: Hidden In Plain Sight - Jeremy Colledge 34:51

4M ago34:51

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📘📚 Get your FREE E-book on the "Eight verses meditation" by Dr Pang: https://www.zhineng-qigong-students-hub.com/exploration-of-the-eight-verses-of-zhineng-qigong-meditation-e-book Zhineng Qigong is not just a practice; it represents a profound journey towards healing and self-discovery. In today's Qigong podcast Jeremy Colledge sheds light on an u…

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Voices on the Frontline: Mental Health Professionals and the NUHW Kaiser Strike with Gina Porter, RN and Dr. Jared Garcia 52:30

4M ago52:30

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In this episode, Renae sits down with two frontline mental health professionals, psychiatric RN Gina Porter and hospice clinical social worker Dr. Jared Garcia, who are part of the NUHW Kaiser strike to uncover the challenges, hopes, and systemic changes driving their fight. We’ll dive into what it means to advocate for change in a broken system, h…

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3 Shifts Edition (Jan 17 2025): What happens to US home insurance next, China’s notable progress in AI models, NATO countries’ defense spending will rise 18:36

4M ago18:36

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Hi everyone – welcome back to your [AI-generated] 3 Shifts Edition. We hope this writing finds you safe and well. Our first Shift examines the massive insured losses stemming from the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires, and what it will mean for homeowners and insurers in the future. Higher premiums in the years ahead are a given. The question is h…

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Healing with Music Frequency and Qigong - Lou Padin 31:17

5M ago31:17

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📘📚 Get your FREE E-book on the "Eight verses meditation" by Dr Pang: https://www.zhineng-qigong-students-hub.com/exploration-of-the-eight-verses-of-zhineng-qigong-meditation-e-book Lou Padin combines Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Zhineng Qigong and sound therapy techniques to facilitate deep healing experiences. In today's Qigong podcast lear…

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3 Shifts Edition (Jan 10 2025): Social media’s shift away from moderation, GPT-5’s troubles and AI data, Uber steers toward autonomous driving 28:48

5M ago28:48

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Hi everyone – happy 2025, and welcome back to the AI-generated podcast version of your 3 Shifts Edition. Our first Shift takes a look at Meta’s decision to stop 3rd-party fact-checking and take a lighter touch with content moderation, moving instead towards a user-generated "Community Notes" model (like X). We may see other big tech firms follow Me…

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How David Ho Healed Macular Degeneration with Qigong 40:47

5M ago40:47

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📘📚 Get your FREE E-book on the "Eight verses meditation" by Dr Pang: https://www.zhineng-qigong-students-hub.com/exploration-of-the-eight-verses-of-zhineng-qigong-meditation-e-book David Ho’s life took an unexpected turn when he was faced with a health crisis, after collapsing and blacked out on a bathroom floor. Doctors told him that it was just b…

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LGBTQ+ Holiday Tools: Post-Holiday Recovery with Jenny Nigro (they/them) 14:59

5M ago14:59

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In this episode, Renae and therapist Jenny Nigro discuss the emotional aftermath of the holiday season, particularly focusing on the queer community. They explore the importance of self-care, reconnecting with oneself, and the need for self-compassion as individuals transition into the new year. Practical tools for mental health check-ins and findi…

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LGBTQ+ Holiday Tools: Navigating Holiday Emotions with Ernesto Martinez, APCC, AMFT (they/he) 22:27

5M ago22:27

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In this episode, host Renae Johnson and therapist Ernesto Martinez discuss the complexities of navigating emotions during the holiday season, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals. They explore common challenges faced by queer folks, such as dealing with unsupportive family dynamics, managing expectations, and finding joy amidst potential disappointm…

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3 Shifts Edition (Dec 20 2024): Jail time for crypto tax evasion, The carveout of cable channels, The transformation of ad agencies 15:17

5M ago15:17

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Hi everyone – welcome to your [AI-generated] 3 Shifts Edition. Our first Shift takes a look at “the first criminal tax evasion prosecution centered solely on cryptocurrency.” An individual investor was sentenced to two years in prison for underreporting capital gains from $4M+ in crypto sales. The prosecution is signaling a shift in enforcement by …

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Finding Your Power - Yoann Regis Incredible Qigong Journey 33:54

5M ago33:54

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📘📚 Get your FREE E-book on the "Eight verses meditation" by Dr Pang: https://www.zhineng-qigong-students-hub.com/exploration-of-the-eight-verses-of-zhineng-qigong-meditation-e-book Zhineng Qigong became a transformative path for Yoann Regis, offering him a profound journey of self-discovery during a challenging period of his life. In today’s Qigong…

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3 Shifts Edition (Dec 13 2024): Trump's latest regulators of note, Will TikTok actually get banned?, Google breaks through with its Willow quantum chips 18:50

6M ago18:50

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Hi everyone – welcome to your [AI-generated] 3 Shifts Edition. Our first Shift fills in some of the blanks since the last time we covered incoming President Trump’s slate of appointments last month. In this brief, we zoom in on the more notable among the key regulators and administrators who will shape the economy during the 2nd Trump administratio…

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