Midweek Sitrep with Jerry Fowler is your biweekly briefing on what’s happening in the world of national security—decoded for everyday listeners. From classified documents and sanctions to cyberattacks, foreign interference, and spycraft, Jerry breaks down the headlines, the history, and the hidden forces shaping global power today. Whether it’s a presidential executive order, a new war in a far-off region, or a tech ban making waves in Washington, Jerry gives you the background and context t ...
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Over nearly 30 years at The Charlotte Observer, columnist Scott Fowler has built an unparalleled rolodex of hardwood heroes, gridiron greats, hall-of-fame coaches, and sports media luminaries throughout the region. Now, thanks to access fans won’t get anywhere else, Fowler sits down with icons from the area — including Muggsy Bogues, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jay Bilas, and more — to hear the unfiltered, untold stories of their journeys to becoming Sports Legends of the Carolinas.
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This podcast is a brought to you by Southwest Counselling Services in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. The show is for social workers, counsellors, psychotherapists and anyone in the mental health profession as well anyone looking for more information on improving their mental health or overall wellness. The show is hosted by a group of Registered Social Workers/Psychotherapists including; Matt Barnes, Michele McPherson, Taylor Dunlop & Rachael Fowler. Every episode aims to be informative, relevant ...
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Brief 0005 – The Satellite Advantage: Why Control of Orbit Is Now Control of Earth
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9:00Satellites aren’t just orbiting tech—they’re the invisible infrastructure holding modern life together. GPS, banking, secure communications, battlefield coordination… it all runs through systems most people never think about. And that’s exactly what makes them vulnerable. In this Brief, Jerry unpacks how satellites have become high-value targets in…
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Episode 0012 – Eyes in the Sky: The Silent Battle Overhead
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15:06Satellites are shadowing satellites. Private companies are controlling battlefield communications. Drones built for delivery are now dropping grenades. In this episode of Midweek Sitrep, host Jerry Fowler breaks down how space has become the newest—and quietest—domain of modern warfare. From China’s orbital maneuvers and robotic satellite grabs to …
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Brief 0004 – She’s Not Your Girlfriend, Bro: How AI Companions Became the Perfect Spy
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10:19AI companions aren’t just a novelty—they’re a national security risk hiding in plain sight. In this episode of Midweek Sitrep: Brief, Jerry Fowler breaks down how apps like Replika and Fanvue are training people to confide in synthetic partners—and leaking far more than they realize. These bots aren’t just listening. They’re collecting emotional da…
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Episode 0011 – Faking It: How AI Girls, Rage Bait, and Synthetic Content Are Rewiring Your Brain
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16:26AI isn’t just creating art or writing code anymore—it’s generating fake protest videos, deepfake news anchors, and synthetic influencers that never sleep. In this episode of Midweek Sitrep, host Jerry Fowler breaks down how artificial intelligence is being used to shape your emotions, manipulate public opinion, and blur the line between influence a…
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Brief 0003 – The AI Illusion: Hype, Headlines, and Why So Much “AI” Isn’t Really AI
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9:58From cashierless stores to code-generating assistants, AI is everywhere—or so we’re told. In this Brief episode, host Jerry Fowler pulls back the curtain on the illusion of intelligence in today’s tech. We break down how Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” system relied on 1,000 human reviewers, how Builder.ai raised $250 million while quietly outsourcing its…
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Episode 0010 – What AI Really Means for National Security: Power, Risk, and the Race to Lead
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16:50AI isn’t just writing emails or suggesting your next playlist—it’s being used to generate propaganda, disrupt elections, and quietly shift the balance of global power. In this episode of Midweek Sitrep, host Jerry Fowler breaks down what artificial intelligence really is, what it isn’t, and why it matters for national security. From everyday tools …
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Brief 0002 – See? It Can Happen to Anyone: AI, Deepfakes, and How to Protect Yourself
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9:12Someone deepfaked the White House Chief of Staff—cloning her voice to target members of Congress. This isn’t fiction. It happened last week. In this episode of Brief, host Jerry Fowler breaks down what this headline means for you. Because in 2025, the scam isn’t always aimed at you—it might use you to get to someone else. Learn how your voice, numb…
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Episode 0009 – You’re the Target: How Scam Calls and Phishing Put You on the Front Line
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15:11Scam calls. Phishing texts. Fake job offers. They’re not just annoying—they’re cyberweapons used by foreign adversaries and criminal networks to steal your data, your money, and your trust. In this episode of Midweek Sitrep, we expose how everyday digital scams are tied to global cybercrime and national security threats—and why you’re now the front…
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Brief 0001 – Take It Down: Deepfakes, Blackmail, and the New Federal Crime
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7:02Deepfake abuse just became a federal crime. Welcome to Brief—an off-week intel drop from Midweek Sitrep. Short, sharp, and mission-focused. In Brief 0001, we break down the new law Congress passed—and President Trump signed—that makes it illegal to post or threaten to post intimate images, real or AI-generated, without consent. Known as the TAKE IT…
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Episode 0008 – Two Lives, One Mission: Understanding America’s Reserve and National Guard Forces
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15:42They’re your coworkers, neighbors, and classmates—until they vanish for a weekend, or months, to answer the call. In this episode of Midweek Sitrep, host Jerry Fowler breaks down the role of the Reserve Component in U.S. national security—and why the U.S. military can’t function without it. Who are the Guard and Reserve? What do they actually do? A…
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Optimizing Mind & Body for Peak Performance w/ Dr. Mason Bresett Pt. 2
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56:01On Episode 44: Pt 2, Matt Barnes and naturopathic doctor Dr. Mason Bresett ND continue their discussion on the foundations of supporting high performance. Both Matt and Dr. Mason share insights from their respected fields and experience working with high performers towards holistic health and wellness. Matt brings his experience from the field of s…
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Episode 0007 – The Hidden Cost of Service: USERRA and Veterans Discrimination
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16:24Picture this: you mention your upcoming military training to a colleague in the breakroom—and suddenly, you’re being treated like a liability instead of an asset. You thought your service mattered. You thought the law had your back. You were right—but only if employers follow it. In this episode of Midweek Sitrep, host Jerry Fowler breaks down one …
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Optimizing Mind & Body for Peak Performance w/ Dr. Mason Bresett Pt. 1
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58:24On Episode 44, Matt Barnes sits down with naturopathic doctor Dr. Mason Bresett ND to discuss the foundations of supporting high performance. Both Matt and Dr. Mason share insights from their respected fields and experience working with high performers towards holistic health and wellness. Matt brings his experience from the field of social work an…
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Big changes are coming to Midweek Sitrep. In this special update, host Jerry Fowler delivers the sitrep… on Midweek Sitrep itself. We’re shifting to a biweekly release schedule, expanding features, bringing in expert guests, and digging even deeper into the national security issues that matter most. Whether you’re in government, business, complianc…
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Exploring Neurofeedback & Biofeedback w/ Alex Ni
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1:03:09On Episode 43, Rachael Fowler chats with Alex Ni, a leading neurotechnologist and CEO of Divergence Neuro, discussing the fascinating world of neurofeedback and biofeedback. Alex explains how these technologies can support mental health—not only for those facing challenges but also as powerful tools for prevention and performance enhancement. The c…
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Episode 0006 – Classified: Signal, Secrets, and How America Protects Its Information
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19:55Picture this: America’s top national security officials are coordinating a high-stakes military operation… over Signal. Encrypted, yes—but also outside official systems. And in the chaos, a journalist is accidentally added to the group chat. It sounds like fiction. But it happened. In this episode of Midweek Sitrep, host Jerry Fowler uses the Signa…
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Episode 0005 – Sanctioned: The Hidden Economy of Sanctions Evasion
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17:57Imagine a shadowy fleet of oil tankers sailing through the night—GPS disabled, ownership disguised, cargo concealed. Not pirates—but sanctioned states like Russia, Iran, and North Korea, evading U.S. sanctions to fund war, weapons, and influence. That’s not a conspiracy theory. It’s happening now. In this episode of Midweek Sitrep, host Jerry Fowle…
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Episode 0004 – The AI Arms Race: Can the U.S. Keep Its Tech Out of the Wrong Hands?
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17:53Imagine the world’s most advanced AI chips—designed to power cutting-edge innovations—quietly slipping past U.S. export controls, ending up in places they were never supposed to go. Not through high-tech hacking or espionage, but through a network of shell companies, supply chain loopholes, and international black markets. That’s exactly what’s hap…
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Episode 0003 – Cyberwarfare: Welcome to the Fight
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19:17Imagine a cyberattack that doesn’t crash your systems or announce itself with red flashing alerts. Instead, it’s quiet—like a slow, invisible bleed. Hackers steal credentials, monitor networks, and compromise entire supply chains without anyone noticing until it’s too late. Now, imagine that these hackers aren’t just criminals working for profit, b…
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Episode 0002 – Bulk Sensitive Data Rule: How the U.S. is Locking Down Your Data
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18:15Imagine someone quietly copying everything inside your personal safe—your financial records, medical history, even your biometric data—and selling it to the highest bidder. Now, imagine that foreign adversaries are doing the same thing, but at scale, using bulk data for espionage, AI-driven cyber attacks, and blackmail. That’s why the U.S. Departme…
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Episode 0001 – America First Investment Policy
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16:30In this episode of Midweek Sitrep, Jerry Fowler breaks down President Trump’s America First Investment Policy, a major shift in how the U.S. handles foreign investment and national security risks. This new directive aims to fast-track investments from allied nations while tightening restrictions on adversarial countries—especially China. Jerry expl…
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Send us a text If you want to get qualified to teach English anywhere in the world, Oxford TEFL is the place to do it! We've been training teachers since 1998 and there are now over 5000 Oxford TEFL graduates working worldwide. You can complete our courses online or in our language centre in Barcelona. As one of our graduates you will be able to ta…
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Send us a text Teach in Poland with English Wizards: Your Ultimate Path to Success Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to teach in Poland, work remotely, or establish yourself as a freelancer in Europe? English Wizards is the leading platform for helping educators, digital nomads, and skilled professionals navigate the Polish job market, ge…
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Send us a text TravelBud has placed over 3,000 teachers in destinations across the world over the past 13 years since its founding in 2012. While the company has grown over the last decade—introducing new team members, teaching destinations, and program inclusions—one core value has remained unchanged: a commitment to meaningful travel. TravelBud i…
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Accelerate Your Teaching Business, with Andrew Woodbury
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54:57Send us a text Andrew Woodbury is an EAP instructor and entrepreneur from Toronto, Canada. He’s the co-founder of Learn YOUR English (LYE), helping teachers escape precarity by growing their own business. He also produces LYE’s podcast, Teacher Talking Time, which offers long-form interviews with scholars and researchers on second language acquisit…
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The Power of Storytelling w/ Corrie Elliott
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32:20On episode 42, Rachael sits down with Corrie Elliott, a Registered Psychotherapist and children's author who brings her wealth of experience working with children, couples, families, and individuals in private practice to the world of storytelling. Corrie shares the journey behind her books, Ellie’s Emotional Adventure and the newly released Ellie’…
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An Introduction to The English Educators' Extravaganza
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45:43Send us a text Today's EFL Magazine podcast is an introduction to The English Educators' Extravaganza events happening in Tokyo on the 19th of January and Osaka 16th of February. The guests are Katie Kato, Eric Kane, and Brian Shepherd. Katie is an English teacher, English school owner and independent publisher who has been in Japan for 15 years. S…
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On Episode 41 we are thrilled to welcome Kelly Spencer, a mindful life enthusiast involved in many different roles. Kelly is an award-winning businesswoman and the proud owner of Indigo Lounge Wellness + Eatery, a beloved community space she’s nurtured for over 13 years. As a mindfulness specialist and empowerment speaker, Kelly has inspired countl…
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Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly serves as the season finale of Season 3 of "Sports Legends of the Carolinas." Drafted No. 9 overall out of Boston College by the Panthers in 2012, Kuechly had such a remarkable eight-year NFL career that you still see his No. 59 jersey every Sunday at Panthers' home games. Kuechly was the AP’s Defens…
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Smart Content, Big Impact: Jerry Kolber of Atomic Entertainment
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42:57Send us a text Jerry Kolber is the Emmy-nominated creator of National Geographic's #1 series, the Emmy-nominated Brain Games and is the creator of the family podcasts "Mysteries About True Histories" and "Who Smarted?", the world's most popular thrice-weekly kids' educational podcast reaching over 15 million downloads. As a pioneer in educational e…
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Digital Learning Reimagined: Aspire by OUP & Learnlight
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57:30Send us a text Today's podcast guests are Santiago Ruiz de Velasco, Managing Director of OUP’s English Language Teaching division Benjamin Joseph, CEO and Co-founder of Learnlight. Higher education institutions (HEIs) face the challenge of supporting non-native English speakers, including students and researchers, by providing courses that effectiv…
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A three-time Olympic gold medalist, Heather O’Reilly was also one of the all-time greats at one of the all-time greatest dynasties in college sports -- the UNC women’s soccer team. O’Reilly helped lead UNC to two NCAA championships, in 2003 and 2006. She was already a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team while in school at Chapel Hill and playe…
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Adventures in Spain: Harrison Fowler on Founding RVF International
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59:49Send us a text In 2015, Harrison moved from the U.S. to Spain for a life-changing gap year teaching abroad. During that first year, he met his wife, and not long after, he founded RVF International in Madrid. Since then, RVF has helped nearly 2,000 people make the move to Spain, and its mission is to continue supporting and empowering even more adv…
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NASCAR hall of famer Rick Hendrick is an ultra-successful businessman in the automotive world. But what he’s known for in sports circles is a NASCAR dynasty that is celebrating its 40th year in existence of 2024 and ranks as the winningest team in Cup Series history. Hendrick’s 14 Cup series season titles have come with five different drivers: Jimm…
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Crafting Powerful Media for Your Business with Laura Wilkes
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1:00:22Send us a text Laura Wilkes is a video and podcast producer who helps educators record content to grow their community. Before becoming a producer and setting up Communicating for Impact, Laura taught English, trained teachers, and led academic teams across the world for fifteen years. Laura is also the producer for the TESOL Pop podcast, which pro…
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From JET to CEO: Ryan Hagglund on Building Successful Schools
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56:44Send us a text Ryan Hagglund is the owner of MY English School , which operates nine locations in Yamagata and Hyogo prefectures, serving over 1,200 students, as well as Yamagata’s only English immersion kindergarten. MY also organizes conferences and teacher training events through Independent Owners and Teachers and manages orders for the English…
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Jim Nantz is one of the most famous sports broadcasters in America. Since being hired by CBS Sports in 1985 at age 26, he’s become a 5-time national sportscaster of the year and has provided the play-by-play soundtrack for many of the most iconic moments in sports. Nantz has called multiple Super Bowls, Final Fours and the Masters. The Nantz family…
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Frank Foley: A Media and Publishing Journey in Japan
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59:38Send us a text Frank Foley has lived and worked in Japan for 33 years, with 22 as Japan Country Manager. His career in Japan began at News Corporation, where he spent 17 years. Initially, he worked in publishing at HarperCollins Publishers, leading sales for trade and educational books across Asia for six years. He later shifted to News Corp's cabl…
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Adam Kardos: School Owner, Publisher, and App Entrepreneur
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58:28Send us a text Adam Kardos, owner of EA Kids and founder of AAS Press, is a teacher trainer and curriculum writer based in Hyogo. He has published textbooks and readers for young learners including Spring Country and Here Come the Unicorns, winners of the Language Learner Literature award. He has also produced the Gamerize Dictionary, a gamified le…
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On episode 40 Michele gathers with author and yoga educator; Sarah Ezrin, to unpack principles of parenting and delve into concepts of her book ‘The Yoga of Parenting: 10 Yoga-Based Practices to Help You Stay Grounded, Connect with your Kids, and Be Kind to Yourself.’ On the episode we discuss: The structure and flow of her book – containing postur…
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As the oldest head coach in college football’s top division, UNC’s Mack Brown now anticipates the question about when he’s going to retire long before recruits or their parents pose it. “It gets asked before they say hello now,” Brown said. Brown will turn 73 on Aug. 27th, two days before the Tar Heels’ 2024 season opener at Minnesota. Now that Ala…
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Julius Peppers, a fearsome pass-rushing defensive end, was one of the greatest Carolina Panther players ever. We caught up with Peppers at his home in Coral Gables, Fla., where he lives with his wife and children. He is preparing for a big weekend -- on Aug. 3rd, Peppers will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was elected in his fir…
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On Episode 39, Matt is joined by guest Carrie Haynes who is a Licensed Professional Counsellor, group facilitator, podcaster, adjunct professor and mentor focusing on assisting clinicians and guides in leading impactful groups. Carrie is the host of the podcast- 'The Art of Groups' and has a wealth of experience in training and guiding fellow thera…
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It’s almost time for the Summer Olympics to take over the sports world, as it does every four years. The opening ceremonies are July 26th in Paris. And so for the first time in the three seasons of “Sports Legends of the Carolinas,” we went poolside to have a a candid conversation with Olympic swimmer and two-time gold medalist Cullen Jones. Former…
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Social Workers in Sport w/ Jerry Reynolds
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40:11On Episode 38, Matt is joined by guest Jerry Reynolds PhD, LSW, MSW who is an assistant professor in the Social Work department at Ball State University and is the current president of the Alliance of Social Workers in Sport (ASWIS). Jerry has a doctorate in social work with 20 years of experience in the field and his experience as an athlete, coac…
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In North Carolina’s mountains, a football coach named Jerry Moore led Appalachian State to new heights two decades ago. Now 84, Moore coached the Mountaineers from 1989-2012 and built a dynasty in Boone, N.C. In 2005, 2006 and 2007, he directed the Mountaineers all the way to the top of the mountain, winning three straight national titles at the FC…
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Long before he became one of the biggest names in footwear, Stan Smith dazzled on the tennis court. Smith, 77, is a tennis hall of famer who won both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in the early 1970s and was once ranked as the world’s No. 1 tennis player. He grew up in California but has lived for more than 50 years in Hilton Head, S.C., where he rema…
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Jimmie Johnson is, without question, one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. Three drivers rank at the very top of the all-time NASCAR Cup series champion standings, each with seven season titles apiece. They are Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt Sr., and Johnson. Of those three legends, Johnson is the only one who won five titles consecutively,…
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Getting Outside: Progressive Approaches to Dementia Care w/ Rebekah Churchyard
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52:45On Episode 37, host Rachael Fowler explores the remarkable impact of therapeutic gardening for individuals with dementia alongside guest Rebekah Churchyard, MSW, RSW, PMP. Join us as we delve into Green Care Farms Inc.'s mission to foster purpose, belonging, and vitality through sustainable, organic practices. Our guest, Rebekah Churchyard, shares …
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Virtual Reality for Anxiety & Phobias w/ Dr. Elizabeth McMahon
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58:39On Episode 36 Matt is joined by Clinical Psychologist- Dr. Elizabeth McMahon Ph.D. who has been practicing for over 40 years and is a pioneer in the use of Virtual Reality (VR) for treating Anxiety, Fears and Phobias. Elizabeth worked for Kaiser Permanente Medical Group for 32 years and has since worked in private practice in San Francisco while al…
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