This is an episode I hesitated putting out for all kinds of reasons. This practice is something I mostly keep to myself as a personal thing but I'm getting more and more people contacting me about it so I figured it's time to let the cat out of the bag.In it, I explore the idea of what it means to relate to an animate world that is magical and responds to all kinds of ritualized actions. It's about sorcery, magic, animism, and sentient agency in the so-called external world. This is obviously a

The pet care industry has shown resilient growth in the past 48 hours, supported by new data released for October 2025. The global dog and cat food market rose sharply, now valued at 67.46 billion dollars in 2025, driving a 7.1 percent compound annual growth rate thanks to increased pet ownership and a growing preference for premium products. Disposable income gains are steering consumers toward higher-quality, specialized foods. The premium segment, especially, demonstrates robust performance, even

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Session 167 (World Congress - Dublin): Breasts: Hidden in Plain Sight Siobhan O'Donovan presents her research, her clinical and application findings and her story of an issue that faces more than half of the human population, yet has had very little attention for the right reasons. "The Booby Physio", Siobhan O'Donovan is specializing in breast weight management, and its impact on women and girls, which very much covers the biopsycho...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Session 166 (World Congress - Dublin): Cannabis: Misconceptions and Informing A Profession Risk/Reward or Be Informed? The approach is always educational first! Jeff Konin sits down to discuss cannabis in sport and the reality of its usage, including misconceptions. Jeff Konin is a Clinical Professor at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He serves as the Director of the Doctor of Athletic Training Program and leads the G...

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Session 165 (World Congress - Dublin): A Family Profession- Passion & Desire Shane Dalton is an Irish Athletic Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach. He discusses the growth of the profession in Ireland and a global scale through his lens: a family of Athletic Therapists! Shane's father is known across the country for his work in the field, which was mainly self taught; Shane himself learned empirically and then navigat...

How one organization is tackling primary care issues by reducing burnout, building team-based models, and using technology to create a better practice environment.

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Session 164 (World Congress - Dublin): Acknowledging the Voice of the Child Expertise in the adolescent space. Gemma and David ran a workshop on the adolescent athlete and how to measure and monitor growth and maturation. An absolute passion project: the topic of adolescence and the developing child is rarely covered in initial training, yet is an area most people get their first job in. Which firstly, leaves practitioners massively vulner...

Dr. Evans teaches that our real enemies are not people, but the spiritual forces working against us. He stresses that prayer is the believer’s most powerful weapon to dismantle the schemes of Satan. Instead of fighting battles in the flesh—through anger, revenge, or manipulation—we are called to bring every attack before God in prayer. Through intercession and spiritual authority in Christ, prayer pulls down strongholds, confuses the enemy’s plans, and brings God’s power into impossible

Bishop Jakes encourages believers to trust that even in times of confusion, setbacks, or silence, God is at work behind the scenes. What may feel like chaos or delay is often preparation for breakthrough. He reminds us that God uses trials to shape character, deepen faith, and position us for greater purpose. Jakes urges listeners not to give up when life feels uncertain, because God is orchestrating details we cannot yet see. The message is one of hope: our struggles are not wasted—God is up

Giving Thanks for the Pets in Our LivesMarty and Laura kick off a month of giving thanks for the pets in our lives. Our animals brighten our days, bring us together with friends, provide companionship and comfort year round. So we decided to celebrate that special connection throughout November.Since November is the month of giving, we’re also highlighting a different organization dedicated to animals and the people who love them each week. This week Marty shares information about her own

My big fat cat Ram Dass got lean under my nutrition management but regained his weight and then some! How did that happen? His environment changed, he went traveling with me to Sweden. Being a loving and caring cat mom this is how I took charge over my cat’s health again! This is essential knowledge for anyone frustrated with trying to get lean never getting lean!

Episode 1 - Gentle Cat Purring for Deep SleepWelcome to The Purring Podcast, hosted by passionate cat lover and ASMR creator Robin Verrue, your go-to destination for soothing cat purring sounds that bring deep relaxation, restful sleep, and stress relief. Immerse yourself in the gentle, low-frequency purrs of adorable felines, meticulously recorded to trigger those blissful ASMR tingles that melt away tension and guide you into a state of pure calm. Whether you’re battling insomnia, unwinding after

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Marc Pelletier, division chief of cardiac surgery for the Department of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine, about patient blood management.Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:45 EACTS 2025 07:19 JANS 1, HVD Management Guidelines 16:26 JANS 2, Low-Risk AVR Evidence 19:21 JANS 3, Warden Procedure Selection 20:36 JANS 4, Primary Repair of CAT 21:48 JANS 5, NEWTON-CABG Cardiolink-5 23:20 Video 1, Acute Aortic Syndrome 24:54 Video 2, Redo

A post from Queensland Health has been ridiculed after for urging people not to kiss their pets or let them sleep in the same bed.So how do the risks of pet ownership stack up to the presumed benefits of having a furry (feathery or scaly) friend?Norman and Tegan take a look at the evidence – and some of its flaws – and reignite the age-old cat vs dog debate.References:If you have a pet as a kid, does this lower your risk of asthma and eczema? | WEHIZoonotic diseases and pets |

Drift into deep relaxation with this slow and uneventful rainy day sleep story, paired with gentle rain sounds. Follow the soft rhythm of rainfall, the quiet hush of the house, and the comforting presence of a sleepy cat as the hours pass by.This bedtime story is written in an extra-slow, calming style with dry humor and gentle detail...perfect for easing an overactive mind into rest. No drama, no tension, just rain, silence, and stillness.🌙 Ideal for:Falling asleep fastRain sound loversCat

Picture it — the moon is full, the fog is thick, and the monster… is us! In this episode, RJ (they/them) dives fang-first into the history of trans representation in horror — from monstrous mirrors and misunderstood villains to the beautiful, bloody art of reclaiming our power.P.S. My deepest apologies for the late drop. I need time to come to terms with my extreme voice dysphoria while editing this episode :( 🌟 Support & Stay Connected 🌟 If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Session 163 (World Congress - Dublin): Student Leaders Guests: Rylee Bloser & Mylina Castillo We sit down at the end of a jam-packed WC13 and hit on takeaways, life lesson and what this profession means to the eyes of the future! Rylee Bloser is a student at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA, USA. Mylina Castillo is a student at Alvernia College in Reading, PA, USA.

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Session 162 (World Congress - Dublin): The Champs Are Here! Our winners of the 1st WFATT International Student Quiz Bowl, sponsored by BeyondBoards.

Cathryn and Gene Jirlds founded Happy Cats Wellness with the core mission of promoting preventive health care to ensure cats are both happy and healthy, driven by their belief that all companion animals deserve dignity and the resources to thrive. Their journey began when they realized, through caring for their own kitten named Eddy Peabody, that conventional advice for cat care was often inadequate, leading them to seek evidence-based sources to better understand feline needs. They created Happy