Ambitious Transformation in Transition
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306: 10th Anniversary Special!
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44:47Legacy. Such a heavy word to hold in your hand. But what does it actually mean? At its core, legacy is creating something that exists independently of you. And to do that, there comes a moment where – as a leader – you have to “trust.” Leaders are notorious firestarters. They light the spark and then tirelessly tend to the coals. But the tricky par…
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Timeless Series: You’re Changing But Your Partner Isn’t
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18:24Thirsty for some empowerment? We are bringing back some all time highlights so you can stay quenched for quarter 2 of 2023. You’ll get a combination of the most classic and impactful podcast episodes, blogs, and articles in our archives for the next few months. 3 months of timeless insight for life IN TRANSIT! 1 Highlight topic for this quarter on …
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Timeless Series: Midlife Marriage Meltdown
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43:45Thirsty for some empowerment? We are bringing back some all time highlights so you can stay quenched for quarter 2 of 2023. You’ll get a combination of the most classic and impactful podcast episodes, blogs, and articles in our archives for the next few months. 3 months of timeless insight for life IN TRANSIT! 1 Highlight topic for this quarter on …
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Timeless Series: Marriage and Partnership
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20:29Thirsty for some empowerment? We are bringing back some all time highlights so you can stay quenched for quarter 2 of 2023. You’ll get a combination of the most classic and impactful podcast episodes, blogs, and articles in our archives for the next few months. 3 months of timeless insight for life IN TRANSIT! 1 Highlight topic for this quarter on …
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Timeless Series: Simplified Self-Care
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38:31Thirsty for some empowerment? We are bringing back some all time highlights so you can stay quenched for quarter 2 of 2023. You’ll get a combination of the most classic and impactful podcast episodes, blogs, and articles in our archives for the next few months. 3 months of timeless insight for life IN TRANSIT! 1 Highlight topic for this quarter on …
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Timeless Series: Standing on The Sidelines of Your Life?
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31:02Thirsty for some empowerment? We are bringing back some all time highlights so you can stay quenched for quarter 2 of 2023. You’ll get a combination of the most classic and impactful podcast episodes, blogs, and articles in our archives for the next few months. 3 months of timeless insight for life IN TRANSIT! 1 Highlight topic for this quarter on …
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Timeless Series: Why You Should Talk About Grief.
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32:48Thirsty for some empowerment? We are bringing back some all time highlights so you can stay quenched for quarter 2 of 2023. You’ll get a combination of the most classic and impactful podcast episodes, blogs, and articles in our archives for the next few months. 3 months of timeless insight for life IN TRANSIT! 1 Highlight topic for this quarter on …
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Timeless Series: Am I Spoiling My Kids?
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Timeless Series: Grief And Guilt Raising TCKs With Ruth Van Reken
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53:04Thirsty for some empowerment? We are bringing back some all time highlights so you can stay quenched for quarter 2 of 2023. You’ll get a combination of the most classic and impactful podcast episodes, blogs, and articles in our archives for the next few months. 3 months of timeless insight for life IN TRANSIT! 1 Highlight topic for this quarter on …
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Thirsty for some empowerment? We are bringing back some all time highlights so you can stay quenched for quarter 2 of 2023. You’ll get a combination of the most classic and impactful podcast episodes, blogs, and articles in our archives for the next few months. 3 months of timeless insight for life IN TRANSIT! 1 Highlight topic for this quarter on …
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305: Think Big with Claire Hauxwell
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42:43When you move abroad as an accompanying spouse, you spend a lot of time and energy trying to fit in with people who don’t understand you. Giving up your career, not recognizing yourself anymore, overcompensating by baking cupcakes from scratch because grocery store ones just won’t do, dot dot dot. And you can try and explain what it’s like until yo…
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Don’t hate me. Or at least let me finish my train of thought before you do, okay? If you’re familiar with my work, you’ve heard me reference the caterpillar-to-butterfly analogy to illustrate the transformation journey. But what if, after the former caterpillar emerges from the chrysalis, it starts flying but instead of living its best butterfly li…
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If you want to learn about fighting, learn from the best. Back in 1964, World Heavyweight Champion Sonny Liston was considered unbeatable. Then, Cassius Clay, who later became known as Muhammad Ali, challenged Liston to what turned out to be a legendary boxing match. Before Ali got in the ring, an interviewer asked him about his Fight Mode prep, an…
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302: Infinite Possibilities
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22:35What if I told you that some of the best things in your life haven’t even happened yet? Unpredictable, unplanned, heck, even unimaginable from your current perspective, these shifts will catapult you into the phase of transformation I’ve titled: Infinite Possibilities. And if this sounds exciting that’s because it is, however, this stage isn’t all …
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Who else has had enough of toxic positivity? Life is hard; the trauma going on in our world is hard; the stuff happening in your individual world is hard; being IN TRANSIT is hard; transformation is hard. No one gets a free pass. So then why do we insist on sanitizing our reaction to such absolute truths? Why do we consider ourselves an exception t…
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Last year’s Sex & Connection two-part series with Irene Fehr broke the internet. Ok, not in a Taylor-Swift-tickets-go-on-sale way but calibrated against my podcast stats. (And IN TRANSIT ranks top 5% globally, so it’s no slouch. Have I thanked you for listening yet? Keep reading because I will.) It’s no wonder the Sex & Connection duo were some of …
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299: Transition Essentials with Natasha Nkonjera
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38:33Hello, 2023! I have some big plans for you. After the past few years, you probably thought I’d tiptoe in like a mouse, but nah-ah; I’m coming in like a determined lion. Sure, I’m looking at you with a glossy, future-oriented gaze, full of hope, enthusiasm, and fresh-slate thinking. But not so fast, because I need to properly bid adieu to 2022 first…
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298: Self-Confidence Surge with Andrea Owen
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42:54Shame is a universal experience. At some point, we all feel it, and at every point, we try to avoid it. That’s why many high-achievers are also people-pleasers and perfectionists. And this pattern of exhausting behavior almost always erodes self-confidence because: 1) We’re not robots, nobody’s perfect, and we all make mistakes. 2) You’ll never ple…
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297: Legacy by Design with Naomi Hattaway
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44:18Advent calendars give you a little treat to tide you over until the big treats. Paper chains let you break off a piece to visualize the shortened length that remains. And who hasn’t counted down the days, crossing them off with anticipation? Especially in the corporate context, when you know you’re leaving for a new job, that final stretch can feel…
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296: The Stress Monster with Parijat Deshpande
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42:03Never, and I mean not once since the beginning of time, has a person who’s under duress calmed down as a result of being told to calm down. When someone you care about is exhibiting stress, instructing them to “just relax” is one of the worst things you can do. So, how can you be supportive and help bring them to the other side of the stress episod…
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295: The Mentor “X” Factor
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27:55For weeks in 1987, Rick Astley’s song, “Never Gonna Give You Up” topped the charts in 25+ countries. It also won most major awards that year and dominated MTV and radio request lines. It had heavy competition. That same year, we were all doing Kylie Minogue’s “Loco-motion” or cranking up the volume on Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.…
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294: The Mentor Exchange with Terri Krivosha
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47:30Luke Skywalker and Yoda. Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan. The Karate Kid and Mr. Miyagi. Whether fictional or factual, every hero’s journey involves a knowledge acquisition phase followed by a distribution phase. It also frequently includes — at least at first — an underestimation by the protagonist about how much the mentor will change the trajecto…
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293: Responsible Leadership with Trudi Lebron
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57:03“Listen. It’s nothing personal. It’s just business.” (Condescending smirk.) So goes the biggest lie ever told; a statement that’s often used as a permission slip to be ruthless. And almost always uttered by someone who holds power to make a decision that adversely impacts someone who doesn’t have power. If you blend your work with your passion, you…
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292: Adverse Childhood Experiences with Lauren Wells & Tanya Crossman
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49:42I’m about to say the quiet parts out loud. You probably suspected it, but now, you’ll know for sure, and you might not like what you hear. What if I told you that exposing your kids to a few specific experiences could… DOUBLE their chances of heart disease or cancer, create a 7X higher likelihood of alcoholism, and increased their risk of attemptin…
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291: The “African” Experience with Kondwani Mwase
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43:36Moving to a different country takes guts. Especially when the destination has a difficult reputation. But have you ever noticed how the same geographical regions are adversely targeted by the news? Red meat for their base. It’s against our natural bend to let our imaginations ruminate on the positive. Before our recent move to Switzerland, people w…
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290: A Liberated Education with Dr. Crystal Menzies
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38:15“Out of the mouths of babes.” A familiar saying that’s used by adults to express surprise when a child articulates something wise and sensible. Kids have a remarkable intuition that sometimes gets dulled as they age by society and grownups who encourage them to push it down. “Always be nice and polite.” “Don’t say that or talk back.” “Listen to you…
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289: Aging & Positive Psychology with Natasha Ginnivan
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44:59Many cultures revere their elders, with practices designed to demonstrate appreciation for those who are even slightly older. These rituals of respect become paramount to maintaining harmony between the generations. So then why is ageism still the most socially-condoned prejudice? A report from the World Health Organization indicates that one in tw…
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288: The Intergenerational Garden with Rabbi Hayim Herring
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1:01:37We’re slowly recovering from the damaging loneliness felt globally throughout the pandemic. Think about it. Typically, we have two main places where we interact with others: work and home. Of course, many people live alone, work remotely, or do both. That’s why there’s a growing need to combat isolation by participating in a safe, consistent “third…
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287: Dismantling Ageism with Ashton Applewhite
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47:39Studies show that ageism isn’t just socially, psychologically, and economically damaging, but it can also be harmful to your health. First proposed by Dr. Becca Levy, Stereotype Embodiment Theory hypothesizes that feeling “old” correlates with the toxic narratives we’re force-fed by society. Meaning, those aches and pains, slower gait, energy dips,…
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286: Upgrade Your Operating System
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27:32Look around — and I don’t mean too far — and you’ll see what will inevitably be called, “The Great Short Circuit.” Everyone seems at their breaking point from two+ years of process overload. We’re trying to do too much with strained resources. And what happens to your computer when you have too many tabs open at the same time? Your operating system…
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285: Go from Vision to Reality
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22:34This scene is a staple in countless crime movies: Detectives in an office get collaborating over a complicated, weblike vision board of clues (which they add to as the case unfolds). They stare at this thing for months, even years, until finally, they have this eureka moment, “see it,” and solve the puzzle. That’s because when you write something d…
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284: In Transit & Thriving
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26:17Would you agree? When reflecting on our world, I tend to reference a pre-pandemic and post-pandemic era divide. To some extent, every country is different now than before COVID. Experiences big and small feel smeared by it, and I for certain am deeply altered by the events of the past two+ years. And with travel back in full force, you may return “…
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283: Healing & Poetry with Salaam Green
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51:02I’ve always strongly disavowed toxic versions of ambition. The human race was perpetually speeding in the fast lane when the pandemic forced us to collectively slow down. “Done” replaced “perfect.“ Go, go, go, became standing still. We slept in on weekends, championed carb-loading, and instead of tallying accomplishments and always asking “what’s n…
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282: Sex & Connection – PT 2 with Irene Fehr
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56:11The end of a marriage rarely sneaks up on anyone. As my expert guest can attest, it often becomes a “devolution caused by countless papercuts.” Frequently, these years of compounded unhappiness manifest in a lack of intimacy and ten behavior stages she calls: The Marriage Death Spiral. It starts out with unaddressed resentment in phase one. By numb…
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281: Sex & Connection – Pt 1 with Irene Fehr
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48:15Shocking the world in August 1991, American hip hop trio Salt-N-Pepa released their highly controversial song, “Let’s Talk About Sex.” The following is an excerpt from their globally chart-topping, Grammy-nominated hit. “Let’s talk about sex, baby Let’s talk about you and me Let’s talk about all the good things And the bad things that may be Ladies…
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280: United (by Science) with Dr. Zafra Lerman
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44:17E = mc2. It doesn’t matter if you’re in Wellington, New Zealand, or in Nuuk, Greenland — energy will continue to equal mass times the speed of light squared. Similarly, the chemical composition of sodium is unchanged whether you’re in Paris, France, or in Poughkeepsie, USA. That’s because science is international. It’s the ultimate equalizer becaus…
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An unrelenting serenity chaser, Mark Twain famously confessed: “I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” Who else feels like they’re battling overcrowding in their head? Trauma from the past few years, uncertainty in the present, and concerns about the future are all jumbled up in a blender like a toxic worry smoothie. I…
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278: The Biology of Business
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27:08In vino veritas. A famous Latin expression that translates to: “in wine there’s truth.” Meaning that honesty comes out once alcohol lowers our inhibitions. Think of how good a philosopher/comedian/dancer/karaoke singer you are after just a few drinks. No wonder it’s also called “liquid courage.” Now compare that fun, two-glasses-of-merlot-relaxed-w…
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277: New Game, New Rules
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34:09It’s a global icebreaker. A fun-on-a-shoestring-budget staple. A rainy day saver. A homesickness reducer. A lockdown lifeline. A get-your-kids-to-put-away-their-phones failsafe. Hip hip hooray for family game night! Even though the actual “games” may look different or are known under distinct names around the world, game night holds the same unitin…
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276: Midlife Transitions With Dawn Fleming
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34:26Do we get crankier as we get older? From Curly in City Slickers to Tyler Perry’s Madea to those snarky Muppets in the theater balcony — you can find the “grouchy senior” protagonist in every movie genre. And what about the other extreme? Breakfast Club, anyone? After all, Nirvana made a career of singing about broody youth. Just ask any parent of a…
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275: Create A Sense Of Steady
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32:08Time and again, research proves that there’s an undeniable link between lower predictability and higher stress. So, when you feel powerless to control what’s happening around you — like everyone on Earth does right now — take inventory of what you can control. This mental relief can cool the overwhelm and give you a sense of steady. You can control…
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274: Freeing Yourself with Dr. Danau Tanu
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37:08Forgiving, not forgetting. When you forgive a person, or a country, or a culture for what they did to you, it doesn’t mean that you agree with their infractions or condone the wrong. It means that you’re not going to let that pain continue to prevent you from connecting, keep you away from joy, or steal your peace. You’re giving up the hurt for you…
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273: The Healing Power of Self-Compassion
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26:50You sign up for advanced Zumba. One intense hour later, you feel great. Smiling, you say to yourself, “I still got it.” Plus, that was so much fun! The following morning, you wake up feeling like you got hit by a truck. Every muscle is sore, and it hurts to shampoo your hair. Restrictions lift and you’re back home for a visit. Your family and frien…
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272: Life Rewritten with Janine Christie
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43:13If you’re a high achiever, you’re accustomed to a life buzzing with purpose and accomplishments. You need quality stimulation, or you’ll wilt like an unwatered plant. This fact doesn’t change when your geographic location does, and you become an accompanying spouse. Think of how many times your capacity has stretched to accommodate your go-go-go? I…
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271: The Anatomy of Community with Senait Mesfin Piccigall
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42:45The Sex and the City ladies had martinis. The Golden Girls famously shared their joys and woes over cheesecake. While the Seinfeld troupe had soup, coffee, and the occasional dipped or undipped donut. No doubt about it and regardless of culture or generation, food is an excellent community gluer. It’s also one of the surest causes and cures for hom…
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270: Accountable AI with Maikel Groenewoud
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50:12What good is all of the awareness we’re raising towards a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive world if technology doesn’t follow suit? Why does the hard work to acknowledge our own biases and prejudices within our societies get under-translated with artificial intelligence? And this includes growing our intolerance for not just overt racism, whi…
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No one would look at an athlete in an ice bath and think they’re resting. This popular, albeit uncomfortable, post-game cryotherapy treatment increases blood flow and minimizes muscle inflammation to speed up recovery. Of course, I’m sure the tired athlete would much rather go relax, but in this case, a nap just won’t do. (No offense to *heart* nap…
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268: Ambition on your Own Terms
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27:46Cain and Abel. Mary and Anne Boleyn. Cleopatra and Ptolemy. King Lear’s daughters. Cinderella and her three stepsisters. William and Harry. Whether fictional or factual, we can trace sibling rivalries back to the beginning of time. Brothers and sisters can be competitive, especially when it comes to their parents’ approval. And typically, this favo…
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267: Transformation Binoculars
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37:58In essence, binoculars are just two adjustable telescopes mounted side-by-side, pointing together in the same direction. Their job is to allow you to view a three-dimensional picture of what’s far, far away in front of you. Binoculars simply superpower what you already have (vision) so that you can suddenly see what you couldn’t see otherwise. And …
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266: The Constant Transition
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27:40Have you ever played “Where’s Waldo” or a similar discovery puzzle? You stare at a busy picture stuffed with people, animals, and things designed to look remarkably similar to Waldo. And the object of the game is to find the “real” one. Well, here’s your brainteaser! Just as you enter menopause, you land your dream assignment, mid-school year, and …
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