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In a fascinating tour of creativity and the brain, Nancy Andreasen, professor of psychiatry at the University of Iowa and the winner of the National Medal of Science, explores how the human brain achieves creative breakthroughs--in art, literature, music, and science--the role of genes and environment, extraordinary creativity vs. ordinary creativity, and the question of genius and insanity.

This book provides up-to-date information on language, etiquette, and appropriate communication and conduct in treating TGNC clients, and discusses the history, cultural context, and ethical and legal issues that can arise in working with gender-diverse individuals in a clinical setting. You'll also find information about informed consent approaches that call for a shift in the role of the mental health provider in the position of assessment and referral for the purposes of gender-affirming medical care (such as hormones, surgery, and other procedures).

To create broad-based and sustainable economic growth, governments in the developing world should foster market-creating innovation - that is, the generation of new products and services that reach an entirely new population of customers.

A catastrophic flood devastates a quiet town, testing the courage, morality, and resilience of its residents. A Town is Drowning is a gripping and deeply human story of survival and community in the face of natural disaster. As the waters rise, greed clashes with selflessness, ambition meets sacrifice, and the true character of the town is revealed. Written in the 1950s but eerily relevant today, this novel offers a vivid and powerful exploration of how disaster reshapes lives.

Born to a single mother who would prefer she didn’t exist, Morgan has spent much of her young life in pursuit of one thing - a father. But when her close friendship with an older neighbor begins to attract suspicion, and connecting with her birth father isn’t at all how she imagined it would be, Morgan’s long-held hope begins to dwindle. That is, until, at the age of 14, Morgan meets Bill - her 45-year-old martial arts instructor. At first a teacher and father figure who Morgan can confide in, Bill soon reveals that his interest in her isn’t entirely paternal.

How is it that a movie about a children’s toy can raise tensions over territorial sovereignty? And why is it that certain international disputes draw more global attention than others? This monthly educational podcast by the Asser Institute, research centre for international and European law, explores such questions. It focuses on the stories behind international legal concepts and issues that shape our world.

Sensational media reports speculate about the "rise of the machines" but fail to see that there's no real intelligence in AI. It is not an all-seeing master, but rather a functional tool that must combine with the intelligence we possess to be effective. With The AI Republic, Terence Tse, Mark Esposito, and Danny Goh have not written a book for coders, but for everyone curious about a future shaped by AI. They demystify this life-changing technology and explain how we can build a shared space where humans and intelligent automation work together.

Using this workbook, you'll learn practical skills grounded in proven-effective dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you heal and move forward after narcissistic abuse. You'll find targeted exercises for specific trauma symptoms to help you rebuild your shattered self-esteem and confidence, learn how to trust again, and make certain you can recognize red flags in the future. You'll also discover essential and easy-to-apply mindfulness skills for developing self-compassion, setting healthy boundaries, and managing negative thoughts.

Cosmic Counsel is a limited-run capsule podcast exploring cutting-edge issues in space law and ethics through conversations with leading experts from a diverse array of disciplines. This is a podcast that celebrates and fosters creativity and cross-pollination of ideas. This is a podcast for those who apply their innate curiosity to the world. It is an invitation to become part of the conversation as humanity expands into the cosmos.

This is a podcast that paints a picture for the gentle women out there: the issues we face as women with all our success and challenges in career (read money), marriage and motherhood. The aim here is to talk crap while solving problems because WHY NOT? Life is too stressful to be serious all the time. Join in on the fun and let’s put a smile on that face.

Pause with C.M. Rivers for a moment of poetry or an occasional report from his observatory, which houses notebooks in lieu of telescopes.

Everybody has a story, and everybody’s story deserves to be heard. Whether our story is one of trial and tragedy or hope and healing, we all have something unique to share with the world. When we tell our story, we empower ourselves, and we give ourselves a voice. When we share it with the world, we empower others, and we give hope and courage and a voice to those who have lost theirs. One of the greatest things we can do for ourselves, and for others, is to tell our story and be heard. Sometimes, just one word of encouragement, one word of understanding, can make a profound difference in ...

This is a podcast documenting the mission to a million. My mission is to a million dollar mind, body, and bank account. Your mission to a million can be whatever you want it to be. Regardless, this road map will help you on your journey to reach those millions!

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We aim to raise awareness on topical issues, health, lifestyle, art, literature, socio-economic conditions and philosophical viewpoints to name a few. Our focus is to traverse the tangent route and visualize the diametrically opposite by exploring untrodden cognitive paths. The contextual framework of our discussions will resonate powerfully with a wider global audience due to the interchange of contemporary discourse and the connectivity of diverse belief systems. To achieve this requires a sense of balance, a mirrored connection between the two parts. We are intertwined with our audience, ...

We have rebranded our podcast. We do promise this is the last rebrand.Starting over from The Peanut Gallery and Functional Disfunctional Couple we have found this new confidence with this new title.Since marijuana is now legal in Canada we are taking advantage of that with this new podcast where we are high/ stoned in some episodes. We now aren't afraid to be the stoners we are on air. We're still broadcasting in a vast range of topics from pop culture to sports to wrestling to things we see and as well little facts we've learned along the way.Thank you to those who have listened to us as ...

Gracious Mind. Resilient Body. Indomitable Spirit. Being fit for purpose exceeds mere physical ability. But we are some flawed humans, so we will walk these waters together, exploring everything from fitness regimes to new perspectives to men's mental health. When you build the endurance of your soul, that is when you'll experience true strength.

Sit down with “The California Divorce Experts”: Mark C. Hill, CFP®, CDFA® Financial Divorce Consultant; Peter Roussos, Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist; and Shawn Weber, CLS-F*, Family Law Mediator and Divorce Attorney, for a frank and casual conversation about divorce, separation, co-parenting and the difficult decisions real people like you face during these tough times.We know that if you are considering divorce or separation, it can be scary and overwhelming. With combined experience of over 60 years in divorce and conflict management, we are here for ...

By the Fall of 1966, Syracuse had become a city at the crossroads–literally and figuratively. Situated at the geographic heart of New York and the intersection of two all-new interstate highways, the city found itself on a collision course with not only time, but circumstance.

Welcome to Public Space, a community dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced religious trauma or find themselves in-between and are looking for Self/God as well as community. "We exist Beyond the Four Walls of Colonized Religion." Here, we create a safe and vibrant space where members can explore and share spirituality, stories, art, and intellectual inquiry through critical dialogue. Join us as we embark on a journey of healing, Self-discovery, and creative expression. Together, we will foster a supportive community that empowers individuals to reclaim their voice, embrace ...