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2nd Act Podcast

2nd Act Podcast

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 Michael Stone and Justin Sims invite inspirational guests on to share with you their incredible stories and how they began their 2nd Act in life. It's never too late to start your 2nd Act! Inspirational and practical stories and interviews that you can use to overcome your own obstacles. Biological Sciences Science
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  • Addiction Conversation

    Addiction Conversation
    Feb 23 2021

    Justin Sims sits down with Janine Stella, Allie Severino and Sam Rae ( behind the camera) and talks about divorce, the excitement to Janine's new life and crazy adventures as she finds herself again

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    My name is Dani Lynn and my life truly changed on December 23, 2015 by the Grace of God and the Universe. I started using drugs and alcohol at a very young age and couldn't point out a specific situation that happened that made me turn to drugs and alcohol as my escape from reality. I just wanted to feel comfortable in my own skin and I was unsure of how to do that. I had watched many people in my life use alcohol on a daily basis and some of my closest loved ones use drugs, so I thought that was a normal thing to do. I never would have thought that once I started, it would have become such a part of my life and that it would have become so difficult to stop.

    I wasn't sure what that meant for me, or if it was possible but I was willing to go to any length to find out. I sought out help from my family, who wanted nothing to do with me until they were sure I was ready to change. My family all pulled together for me and found a really hard rehab program that was 12 Step based, that I ended up staying in for just over a year. In that year I learned how to wake up at a regular time every day, eat breakfast, attend 12 Step meetings and groups that were all based around learning how to love myself so I could become a useful person to others, we did 4 hours of outside chores every weekend (which in Arizona's summer, isn't easy but I was reminded; "was I willing to go to ANY length to stay sober"), and I was.

    I learned how to get a job and pay my own way. I learned how to get honest with myself and others, I learned how to build a belief system, values and morals that were true and aligned with love. To me, God meant Love. Everything I wanted in life was about love. I just wanted to feel love, but in order to feel love I had to give love to others and in order to do that, I had to love myself first. I started to love myself by doing the next right thing in every aspect of my life. I worked the 12 steps of AA and started to get an understanding of myself, who I was, who I wanted to be and what I wanted in life.

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    In part one of our season finale, the Story Pirates discover an intruder on the ship. Featuring two new stories: a hip hop track featuring Grammy Award-winning rapper Secret Agent 23 Skidoo about a guy who has a hard time finding the right job, written by an 8 year old from Massachusetts named Benjamin, and "Cats Sit On You," a song about cats sitting on you (and sometimes they take over the school), written by Alex, a 6 year old from California.

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  • Kratom Stories 1

    Kratom Stories 1
    Oct 5 2020
    "I am the 66 year old mother of an incredible young woman who recently found maeng da Kratom and has been so much improved thanks to this natural plant. My daughter has been chronically ill since she was in elementary school. She was diagnosed at 8 years old with ulcerative colitis at that time. Since then, she's had many years of suffering through multiple surgeries and the side effects of having an autoimmune disease. In desperation, she searched the internet for something that could help and found Kratom. She got immediate relief from pain, stress and insomnia by using this tea only a few times weekly. Just when things finally were looking up and she was able to get out of bed, cook for her family, go to her kid's school activities, etc., the DEA announces that they are going to put this maeng da kratom TEA on the same list as dangerous drugs! I'm begging the reconsideration of the decision. Since hearing about Kratom (I was very skeptical) I have learned about hundreds of other kratom users who are getting their lives back from chronic pain, insomnia, depression and many other terrible ailments without having to use narcotics or dangerous drugs. This is a miracle for many Americans, please, don't take it away." Susan G. Portland "I am a 54 year old male diagnosed with clinical depression and PTSD. Since discovering maeng da kratom 2 years ago, an occasional cup of kratom tea, approximately six times a week has dramatically reduced the anxiety/panic attacks associated with my PTSD. My doctor was very supportive. Because of green maeng da kratom, I no longer have to take Xanax every four hours to keep the attacks at bay. The kratom also eliminated any withdrawal symptoms associated with the cessation of the Xanax. Furthermore, I find that I can go for several days to a week between consuming my maeng da kratom tea with no cravings. Truly a remarkable plant My name is Carl V. I am a 52-year-old mother of four and grandmother to one with one on the way! Before discovering Kratom tea, my consisted of chronic pain, being a recluse,with no future. I was suffering depression, drugged and miserable having to endure the amount of pain I was in. Narcotic Pain medications made my existence lonely and dependant. It just didn't seem like life was worth living with so much pain until 4 years ago when a nurse practitioner friend of mine suggested I try Kratom . Since taking Kratom daily, I no longer need pain Percocet, Dilaudid, or anti-anxiety medications, and antidepression medications! My life has turned completely around and I feel alive again. I now feel I have a future to look forward to and can be the wife, mother, and grandmother I've always wanted to be. High quality Kratom powder has taken away my pain, my anxiety and the depression resulting from so much pain. I have my health and life back! I'm motivated, clear headed, happy, and look forward to my future again! When I'm asked what will I do if the DEA succeeds in banning kratom? I can honestly say that I have only two choices to consider; continue taking Kratom illegally, or I go back on narcotics in full time pain management thereby ruining my life and the lives around me! I am Nate R., a responsible adult working as a General Manager at a 5 star restaurant, I have worked 70+ hours a week and at the same company for 7 years and have been a part of the top 10% of my fine dining establishment for 2 of those years. I also donate my time to some of the best environmental charities, I am a responsible user of Kratom, I use it for an energy boost for my long work shifts, as well as depression issues, and back pain. My life would be detrimental without kratom leaves. I feel that if I am able to drink caffeine, alcohol, or smoke cigarettes, all of which are far more detrimental to my health and kill millions of people a year, I should be able to use this kratom research at the sumner m redstone foundation in my daily life without question. I feel the federal government has overstepped their bounds, and we should have checks and balances in place for them. They shouldn't be able to make federal laws banning kratom without going through the public, or the other branches of government first. Not to mention this is a perfect way to start a black market for kratom product which would increase crime. Canada, Mexico, and the origin countries of this plant are all legal, which means easy entrance to the USA. I am not a criminal or an irresponsible drug addict, I am a hardworking kratom user who takes care of his family any way possible. On our next podcast episode we will interview the online game inventor of poe lab enchants for the game path of exile will inspire the audience What is PML? PML is a rare brain disease caused by infection by, or re-activation of the John Cunningham virus (JC virus). PML can cause severe disability or death. PML is known as an opportunistic infection, which is an infection that is caused by pathogens that usually do not ...
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  • Is Your Kratom Lab Tested?

    Is Your Kratom Lab Tested?
    Mar 25 2020
    interviewed head scientist at the kratom testing lab What Is Kratom Lab Testing? Like with all botanical products, it is possible to run Kratom through a series of lab tests at an accredited kratom testing laboratory to ensure that the powder is what the supplier says that it is. In the case of Kratom lab testing at, www.ucgardnercenter.com , the testing is usually done to ensure all of the following: • Identity, i.e. that the plant material is actually Kratom• No pathogens or other contaminants present• Sample does not contain high levels of heavy metals• Kratom isn't mixed with an undisclosed substance• Amount of common alkaloids, mitragynine, and 7-hydroxymitragynine• Kratom Alkaloids are real For most commercially available Kratom, the amount of mitragynine present is not typically more than 2%. There is usually even less 7-hydroxymitragynine in any botanical substance unless it has been processed further into a tincture or kratom extract. As far as pathogens, it is possible that Kratom that is not processed safely by the growers could contain the following: • Coliforms• Salmonella• Mold or yeast Finally, the following heavy metals should be tested for in Kratom products: • Arsenic• Lead• Mercury• Cadmium• Nickel When a Kratom vendor tests their supply in a independent lab, they are typically testing for pathogens, metals, and compound alkaloid content to ensure that their customers will only be sold high-quality Kratom that is not dangerous to use. Why Is Kratom Lab Testing Important? The biggest reason that Kratom lab testing is important is to ensure both the safety and the quality of the product that is being sold to Kratom consumers. Contaminated Kratom can cause illnesses such as a Staph or Salmonella infection, and both of these conditions can be dangerous if not treated properly. If a Kratom user gets sick from their Kratom, they might not even know that either of these infections is a risk to them! For that reason according to www.bio2008.org, it's very important that kratom vendors do their due diligence and have their supplies regularly tested for quality and safety purposes. Without kratom testing, they could be accidentally giving their customers an adulterated or contaminated product. Testing is always important when consumables are being sold, and that truth is no different when it comes to Kratom. Advocating For Safety Testing Another reason that it is very important to test Kratom for safety is to help dispel many of the misunderstandings and misconceptions about Bali Kratom consumption that are commonly spread. Kratom powder consumption, as reported at www.rosypress.com, is currently a grey zone in terms of its legality. While kratom has not been banned in most places, it is also not regulated in most places. Instead, Kratom powder waits somewhere in the middle. And all it takes is one bad batch of Borneo Kratom for it to be ruled illegal and dangerous. As a Kratom capsules vendor, it is part of our responsibility to the community to help prove that the best Kratom for euphoria capsules can be safe when used and vetted properly. Like anything that you eat, it can be dangerous if the supplier was not honest about its source. For that reason, according to this article on www.as1effect.com, it is incredibly important to test Kratom products. Having solid testing proof about the composition and safety of Kratom products posted at www.dynamicexperiencesgroup.com – in the form of Certificates of Analysis from accredited labs – will help to advocate for its regulation as a safe and beneficial immune boosting supplement. Any vendor that sells a green malay kratom product without testing is putting both their customers and the entire Kratom community at risk due to bad products. How To Know If Lab Testing Was Done Now we've come to another difficult part of understanding what goes into lab testing the best kratom for energy : how do you know that the testing was completed? First, you'll need to check the website of the vendor in question. Because there are not yet any widespread systems of proving whether a kratom vendor tests their product or not, you will need to a little bit of research on your own. Some kratom vendors have worked with the AKA – American Kratom Association – to show that they regularly test their product and have other Good Manufacturing Practices in place, and this may be noted on their website by a seal that they are GMP Qualified. If you do not see evidence of lab testing on a kratom company's website or marketing materials, ask for Certificates of Analysis. Any reputable kratom vendor should be willing to provide you with this document that guarantees lab testing and quality assurance. Without the legitimate proof demonstrated by Certificates of Analysis, it will be up to you to do the investigative legwork and decide whether or not you believe kratom vendor claims that they tested a product. This interview ...
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