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Podcast Notes:In this episode, we talk to Avni Panchal, a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in both the public and private sectors, and specializes in helping people recognize their inner strength and practice self-love. Avni shares her insights into the benefits of therapy, and how it can help people build resilience, cope with challenges, and live more authentic and fulfilling lives.Avni emphasizes that seeking therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness, and that anyone can benefit from having a safe and supportive space to explore their thoughts and feelings. She discusses some of the most common benefits of therapy, including increased self-awareness, improved relationships, and greater emotional regulation.Avni also shares some of the most effective therapy techniques she uses with her clients, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and trauma-focused therapy. She explains how these techniques work and how they can help people overcome challenges and build resilience.Throughout the episode, Avni emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and supportive space for clients to open up and explore their thoughts and feelings. She shares some tips for overcoming the stigma and shame associated with seeking therapy, and how to feel more comfortable and confident in the therapy process.Finally, Avni shares some advice for anyone who is considering therapy for the first time, and how to integrate the insights and skills they learn in therapy into their daily lives. She also talks about the most rewarding aspects of her work as a therapist, and how she stays motivated to help her clients thrive.About Avni PanchalFor over a decade, Avni Panchal has been working in various capacities in both the public and private sectors, providing support to individuals. Avni's experience includes public social work and supervision, as well as private therapy, training, lecturing, and consulting with organizations.Throughout Avni's career, creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for individuals to express their thoughts and emotions has been a top priority. Avni's ultimate goal is to assist individuals in recognizing their inner strength, practicing self-love, and promoting mental health awareness. As a woman of color who immigrated to the United States during her teenage years, Avni Panchal is dedicated to assisting BIPOC individuals in comprehending the complexities of how culture can influence and mold our sense of self. Avni's objective is to establish mental health as commonplace, equivalent to physical health. Throughout her personal journey, Avni is working to unlearn past behaviors, leading to more compassion and kindness, not only for herself but for others as well.Avni recognizes that mental health is stigmatized, yet everyone is affected by it in some way, and it is essential to maintain open dialogues about it so individuals can realize that they are not alone. As an entrepreneur, Avni is also engaged in learning and unlearning money mindsets and how to trust oneself fully.https://strengthandselflove.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063769676979 https://www.linkedin.com/in/avnipanchal/

Today, we'll be discussing the double standard evident in the abortion debate, as highlighted by recent events in the United States.Specifically, we'll be looking at a new arrest of someone who attacked a pregnancy center, the proposed Minnesota law that would force pregnancy centers to stop dissuading women from having abortions to keep state funding, and the Colorado bill that restricts pregnancy center advertising and bans abortion pill reversal treatment. Rev. Dean Nelson is a pro-life activist and the VP of Government Relations at Human Coalition. He has helped establish pregnancy centers in underserved areas, has spoken out against attacks on pregnancy centers, and joined other leaders in demanding the DOJ release information on its investigations of the attacks. https://hucoaction.org/Rev. Dean Nelson VP of Government RelationsBased in the Washington, D.C. area, Dean Nelson is responsible for advancing the Culture of Life in the political sphere, by building bridges, coalitions, and partnerships. He brings to Human Coalition more than 20 years of demonstrated success directing nonprofit organizations, with an emphasis on urban strategies, grassroots organization, and national leadership training. Before taking the role as executive director of Human Coalition Action, Rev. Nelson faithfully served Human Coalition as the church outreach director for five years. Rev. Nelson was recently appointed by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to serve on the congressional Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission whose mission is to honor the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass.Rev. Nelson has worked for other major pro-life and Christian organizations, including Global Outreach Campus Ministries and Care Net, where he managed an annual budget of more than $1 million. As part of Wellington Boone Ministries’ senior strategic planning team, Rev. Nelson helped plant ministries in capital cities such as Richmond, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C. And United Way recognized him for his work in bringing people together for a common cause. Rev. Nelson serves as the chairman of the board for the Douglass Leadership Institute. He is a sought-after speaker, giving frequent interviews on ABC and NBC affiliate networks in Washington, D.C. He’s appeared on the 700 Club, CBN News, and MSNBC, as well. And he is a frequent guest on Christian radio programs, including the Bott Radio Network and American Family Radio. Rev. Nelson is a licensed minister from Salem Baptist Church in Marshall, Virginia, and an ordained pastor with Wellington Boone Ministries. He holds a BA in Rhetoric and Communication from the University of Virginia, and he completed post-graduate work at Coverdell Leadership Institute and Leadership Institute Campaign School. He and his wife Julia have three children and live in Maryland.

ABOUT WOMANICA Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network's award-winning podcast, we're telling the stories of women you may or may not know - but definitely should. Episodes here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-womanica-45926723/ ABOUT JENNY KAPLANJenny Kaplan is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wonder Media Network (WMN), an audio-first media company that uses stories to inspire action, to promote equality and justice, and to introduce empathy into politics, business, and culture. Jenny hosts WMN's most popular show: Womanica, a daily podcast featuring bite-size stories of incredible women from throughout history. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Jenny was an award-winning journalist at Bloomberg News prior to her work at WMN.twitter.com/jennymkaplan www.wondermedianetwork.com

Zeina is a new recording artist from Dubai who currently resides in Orange County, CA. She is 20 years old and is fluent in Spanish, Arabic, Bulgarian, and English. Zeina's mother is Bulgarian, and her father is Syrian. As a newcomer to the music industry, Zeina received a referral from her mother's famous dance instructor, Milo Levell, to take voice lessons at Legacy 2 Studios in Irvine with the award-winning Melanie Andrews. Under Andrews' guidance, Zeina began writing a song which she later recorded, and it is set to be released this year. Zeina is currently working with Melanie Andrews and her team at Legacy2 Studios to create new music for an upcoming album.Recently, Zeina was chosen to perform at an exclusive Oscar Gala on Sunday, March 12, 2023.(Zeina’s Represented by: Melanie Andrews @Legacy 2 Music, 949-630-5747, Legacy2music@gmail.com,Legacy2studios.com)www.instagram.com/zzeinarajoub/

Bridgit is a game-changing coach who uses a conscious and ethical approach to help her clients achieve success in both their businesses and personal lives. She is known for her straight-talking, no-nonsense approach and her weekly community "THE REVOLT WEEKLY" which serves as a support group for rule-breaking individuals looking for inspiration, guidance, and real talk. Bridgit is a leader of a revolution and her community is filled with like-minded individuals ready to break free and create something extraordinary.www.subscribepage.com/theweeklyrevoltwww.instagram.com/bridgitnorris/linktr.ee/bridgitnorris

Chicago native Michael Fosberg has spoken at nearly a thousand high schools, colleges, government agencies, corporations, law firms and not-for-profits since 2005, utilizing his award winning autobiographical story, told in the form of a one-man play, as an entry point for meaningful dialogues on race and identity. He has collaborated with a number of professional diversity practitioners on programs to foster deeper dialogue in corporate settings and at educational institutions. His work with groups such as; The Boeing Company, United Way Worldwide, PNC Financial Services, Proctor & Gamble, The U.S. Dept. of the Treasury, and The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency is reshaping the way organizations talk about race, identity and diversity. Michael has been a frequent guest in the media speaking on these issues, and his latest book, Nobody Wants to Talk About It; Race, Identity and the Difficulties in Forging Meaningful Conversations offers readers seven important tools to engage in authentic dialogue. In 2011 he published his memoir; Incognito: An American Odyssey of Race and Self-Discovery and he has just launched a series of unique virtual e-learning programs utilizing his award-winning play as the entry point for delving into uncomfortable conversations.incognitotheplay.com

Harry Kappen (HK) is an independant Dutch musician and music therapist. He is an experienced musician, a multi-instrumentalist, who played in many bands in the Netherlands and as a producer he worked with a lot of Dutch popbands. Since he was young he composed hundreds of songs, for his own bands or just for fun and sometimes for events or for Dutch television. HK is an admirer of David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Prince, Radiohead, Scandinavian pop music by Bjork, Motorpsycho and a lot more. Sometimes their music reflects in Harry's eclectic music.HK plays, writes and produces his music by himself in his home studio.Last year Harry released his album 'Escape' and a seperate single 'Wargames'. Both were received very well and got rave and enthusiastic reviews all over the world. HK is known for his contemplative, sometimes politically critical lyrics. 'Wargames' was received as a modern protestsong against the Ukrain war. As a music therapist HK helps youngsters and adolescents to cope with a variety of problems in a institution for youth care; problems caused bij development disorders or/ and behaviour disorders. The fact that he is a multi-instrumentalist comes very handy in his work as music therapist; it's important to be able to connect musically with a client quite quickly on every instrument. Also he helps families who are struggeling with disfunctional paterns. Music therapy is a great way to make these paterns audible and curable.Besides his work as music therapist he works as a lecturer on an international master's degree in music therapy in Rotterdam in the Netherlands (Codarts).'The Freedom Inside'Now he is releasing a new single as a preview of his new album which will be released later this year, around the summer. 'The Freedom Inside' is also critical, but has a more positive vibe. 'Don't try to change the world, but change yourself first' is the message. We all know we live in troubling times with war, climate change, indifference etc. There's a lot of complaining everywhere (social media!) and declining trust in governments. Harry says; if you want to change the world, stop nagging and whining at others and start to change yourself first and search for the freedom inside you to do so ! More info on: www.harrykappen.com

Pete Price has been the lead guitarist in The Fries Band; https://www.facebook.com/thefriesband/ for the past 30 years. Born in Ferguson, Missouri and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Price grew up under the influence of thoughtful introspective artists such as Neil Young, Simon and Garfunkel, and James Taylor. The Beatles and the British Invasion also influenced Price’s formative years. As a teen he began writing and performing his own songs, first at church and local Dayton bars and later at open stages and clubs in Denver, CO. He returned to Dayton in the late ‘80’s and started performing at Canal St. Tavern, W.O. Wrights, eventually joining The Fries Band in early 1992. The Fries Band is a popular Dayton group that has opened for numerous national acts including The Guess Who, Gladys Knight and The Pips, Martina McBride, Steve Morse (Dixie Dregs), Mick Fleetwood and the Zoo, Kansas, and many more national acts since their founding over 30 years ago. Pete embarked on a solo career in 2022, releasing his first album, Department of the Interior as a side project. He also performs in The Fairview Stringers, an acoustic duo and on very rare occasions with The Price Brothers, playing his original music.https://petepricemusic.com/

Carole Engle Avriett is a nationally known speaker and best selling author. Her distinguished publishing career includes writing for Southern Living Magazine over 14 years as their Homes Editor, producing hundreds of articles on architectural and interior design and co-authoring several books with the magazine, notably At Home with Southern Living. She also served as Editor-in Chief of an award winning life-style monthly for Central Florida and spear-headed a magazine for Disney's internationally acclaimed town, Celebration. Currently, she invests her skills full-time writing Christian books and military history memoirs, the latter sparked by a family steeped in military service. In addition to writing, Carole leads women’s conferences, often sharing her powerful testimony of personal struggle until Christ came into her life at the age of thirty. As active members of First Baptist Church, Orlando, Carole and her husband have often served as missionaries to Brazil with the church’s missions program. Extravagant Love: Exploring God's Passion for Us:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3KNDFY6?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VXRTQ67VCPXAXA4RN6MD

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Pastor Vera McEwen is incredibly excited to give an open welcome to all at Love God Ministries! An online community where all truly are welcome, Pastor Vera embodies the Love of Christ through witness and discipleship. She founded Love God Ministries because conversations with people revealed a need for a community of believers where it does not matter how you look but recognize that you are a child of God.Pastor Vera has been teaching and preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ and the Word of God for over 30 years. Her primary emphasis is spreading God's Love by providing pastoral care, preaching God's Loving Word, teaching God's Light-Filled Word, and implementing God's Living relational group architecture via in home communities.She is currently reviewing the prospects of a doctorate in religious studies with an emphasis on Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic as encouraged by her professors at seminary. In addition to her vocation as Pastor she ministers as a certified professional and personal coach.With God's help, she implements 1 Thessalonians 5.11, motivating people to be and do their very best by building one another up. Pastor Vera is a joyous, ever singing sister in Christ who after years of being pursued by God, stopped running and answered the call, halleluiah, הַלְלוּיָהhttps://www.lovegod-ministries.org/

Lynn Abaté-Johnson’s BioAfter being a primary caregiver for her mother for over six years, author Lynn Abate-Johnson understands the typhoon of emotions and responsibilities that come with caring for a loved one. However, she discovered how to blossom through (and after) caregiving rather than let it drown her. By using her natural organizational skills and her solid work ethic, she developed systems and processes to help navigate the difficult journey of caregiving, which allowed her to go from “What am I going to do without my mom?” to “I know I can thrive after she’s gone–just as she would want.” Like most caregivers, Lynn juggled caregiving duties with a full-time career. In her daily life, she’s a business consultant and global community builder. She’s been building businesses from the ground up since she was nine years old.One of her recent accomplishments was growing the global online community for one of the world’s most respected leadership development and professional coach training organizations by 150% in her first four years as a professional community builder. Lynn educates cohorts of caregivers and executives inside conscious brands to help them discover that there are tools they can use to support people in bringing their whole selves to work. Her book, Out of Love: A Daughter's Journey With Her Mom To The End, provides care for family caregivers by giving them the emotional and logistical support they need, even when they are working in paying careers. About the Book: Lynn’s words offer a uniquely personal glimpse into her journey as a daughter of a strong mother, along with her own transformation in the aftermath of being a caregiver.Lynn’s approach removes the stigma of grief, Her expressive and often vulnerable ways of sharing help to normalize what many families may take for granted or miss in their often overwhelming and new experience as caregivers. There will be discomfort, shame, guilt, and layers of conditioning to discover in this book, with the goal of bringing light to the dark and peace to the soul. These words are also interactive, meaning you will find practical, logistical tools and resources on the accompanying website: LynnAbateJohnsonBook.com.Lynn Personal FB: https://www.facebook.com/LynnAbateJohnsonLynn’s FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/LAJBizLynn’s IG: Instagram.com/LAJbizLynn’s LI: LinkedIn.com/in/LAJbiz Lynn’sTwitter: Twitter.com/LAJbizYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LynnAbateJohnson

For more information visit: https://www.christianpost.com/events/unmasking-gender-ideology.htmlBrandon M. Showalter is a journalist and podcaster with The Christian Post who has reported extensively on topics of theological interest in the Church; bioethics issues such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, artificial reproductive technology, and surrogacy; and the developments of the "gender identity" movement and transgender ideology. He was first inspired to pursue into a career in writing and journalism while mopping floors and scrubbing toilets as a church custodian in April 2015. He earned a bachelor's degree in international studies and Spanish from Bridgewater College of Virginia in 2007, a Master of Arts in human rights from The Catholic University of America in 2022, and is a fellow of the John Jay Institute for Faith, Society, & Law. He is also a graduate (class of 2015) of a three-year, non-degree program at Bethel School of Ministry in Redding, California. His favorite thing to do in life is to sing. WHAT: The Christian Post’s first-ever event, “Unmasking Gender Ideology: Protecting Children, Confronting Transgenderism” WHO: Brandon will present at the event alongside a panel of experienced professionals who have been fighting gender ideology in their respective fields, including Julia Jeffress Sadler, who will speak about her ministry to young people dealing with these difficulties, and Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries and co-author of a recent e-book with The Christian Post. WHEN: Thursday, March 23, 7:00 pm CT WHERE: First Baptist Church of Dallas 1707 San Jacinto St, Dallas, TX 75201 QUESTIONS: Sarah.cruickshank@pinkston.co MEDIA RSVP: If you would like to attend the event or interview with Brandon, please reach out to Sarah.cruickshank@pinkston.co.

ARTICLE ON JOHN WICK 4 FROM THEWRAP.COM Final 'John Wick 4' Trailer Has Keanu Reeves Facing Off Against Action Movie Royalty Lionsgate has dropped its third and final trailer for "John Wick: Chapter 4." The Keanu Reeves-led action franchise is the brightest bright spot on Lionsgate's theatrical slate and their most obvious hope for a 2023 breakout. To those in the know, the likes of Chinese action-god Donnie Yen (also seen by Americans in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," "Shanghai Knights" and "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage") and direct-to-DVD and VOD action king Scott Adkins (also seen by American theatergoers in "Doctor Strange" and "Expendables 2") qualify as added value elements. The film will give these folks a higher-profile platform, at least in terms of mainstream Hollywood audiences, to show off their star power. Clancy Brown showing up and subtly riffing on his "Highlander" appearance is for fans old enough to have kids who can buy an R-rated movie ticket sans parent or guardian. Directed by Chad Stahelski, "John Wick: Chapter 4" sees the beleaguered not-so-retired hitman accepting an offer from the High Council to settle his life debt. The last three "Wick" flicks pulled near-unprecedented commercial growth, going from $88 million worldwide in 2014, to $171 million in 2017, to $322 million in 2019. In pre-COVID times, the big questions were whether a fourth chapter could continue that momentum and whether the franchise would expand its overseas muscle. "John Wick: Chapter 4" opens theatrically on March 24th Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjRHZEUamCc ARTICLE FROM POLYGON.COM John Wick Chapter 4 puts one of our greatest action heroes in a giant prosthetic suit The John Wick movies are a stuntman's franchise. Directors Chad Stahelski and David Leitch are legendary stunt performers and coordinators, and one of the joys of their movies getting bigger with each installment is seeing Stahelski (who now directs the films solo) fold in more and more action pros from around the world, like Mark Dacascos of Wu Assassins fame or The Raid's Yayan Ruhian. John Wick: Chapter 4 continues this tradition, notably with Hong Kong star Donnie Yen and the king of direct-to-video action himself, Scott Adkins - but like we've never seen him before. Scott Adkins is normally seen doing insanely athletic kicks. He has the sort of physique you might expect from someone who must convincingly portray action heroes who can knock someone's lights out with his shins. Here, on the other hand, is how he will appear as "Killa" in John Wick: Chapter 4:Adkins is playing against type here in a way that feels a lot like Colin Farrell's Penguin in The Batman - and previous Adkins movies like Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday show off the action star's willingness to have fun while kicking ass. Regardless of how much pain Adkins dishes out (or doesn't!) as Killa, John Wick: Chapter 4 is Adkins' highest-profile role to date. It may be a lot of people's first exposure to him. What a kick they're gonna get out of seeing what he's usually up to, once they dig into his back catalog. John Wick: Chapter 4 is in theaters March 24th. SCOTT ADKINS BIO (FROM WIKIPEDIA) Scott Adkins (born 17 June 1976) is an English actor, film producer and martial artist. He is best known for his role as the Russian prison fighter Yuri Boyka in the Undisputed franchise. He has...

Abby Shemesh is the Co-founder, Senior Managing Member & Chief Acquisitions Officer at Amerinote Xchange. He has been operating within the primary and secondary mortgage markets for over two decades. Abby's background lies in residential and commercial mortgage loan origination. He made the full transition into the secondary market and whole-loan acquisitions realm in early 2006. As an experienced debt-investor, Abby is also one of the expert contributors on the world of private note trading for Cash Flow Exclusive e-magazine and website. He has been featured in industry publications such as Realtor.com, Yahoo Finance, GOBankingRates, and Yahoo News.Website: www.amerinotexchange.com