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"We’re Not Blowing Hot Air" is a podcast – powered by Oxygen Plus (O+) – broadcast from O+'s worldwide headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During this season of “We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,” we focus on mental wellness as we explore some of life’s biggest, most important questions. Each month, chosen experts across a variety of disciplines, will answer fascinating questions of the human heart. Lauren Carlstrom, the President of Oxygen Plus, and her guests, will offer a fresh perspective o ...
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My name is Leslie M. Jasper and I am the author of the book #ConstructionTales & host of The Verbally Disastrous Podcast on Spotify. My occasional bestiee/ co-host Melissa Polito and I will cover a wide array of topics. Some episodes are random thoughts as two independent career women. Be prepared for disastrous exchanges between two foul truck driver mouths along with like-minded special guests. Recently, I've opted to work on offering construction related safety content since I'm a NYC sit ...
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On this episode of "We're Not Blowing Hot Air," we explore life's fundamental question "How Can We Know Truth?" with Ryan McBeth – a U.S. intelligence analyst, YouTube personality, journalist and educator, and highly regarded military consultant on things like information warfare strategies and open-source intelligence. Ryan explains why and how pr…
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On this episode of "We're Not Blowing Hot Air," we explore life's fundamental question "How Can We Know Truth?" with Ryan McBeth – a U.S. intelligence analyst, YouTube personality, journalist and educator, and highly regarded military consultant on things like information warfare strategies and open-source intelligence. Ryan explains why and how pr…
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We dive into life's difficult question “How The Bleep Do I Deal With Aging Parents?" with Dr. Natalie Feinblatt – a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles, California who is an expert in trauma and addiction. We explore the financial and emotional toll experienced by both adult children and aging parents, and how trauma and addiction c…
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On the full episode, we delve into the challenging topic of dealing with aging parents with Dr. Natalie Feinblatt, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and addiction in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Feinblatt discusses the emotional and financial strain faced by both adult children and aging parents. She highlights how trauma and …
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About our fascinating guest of Episode 3, "How the Bleep Do I Deal with Aging Parents?," Dr. Natalie Feinblatt: Dr. Natalie Feinblatt is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles, California. She earned her BA in Psychology from UC San Diego, and her MA and PsyD from Pepperdine University. She has been working in the mental health field…
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Have you ever considered the eerie parallels between cults and abusive relationships? Grasping these connections could be the first step in safeguarding yourself or someone you love. Our latest episode features a riveting conversation with a distinguished expert and author, who illuminates the manipulative tactics employed by both cult leaders and …
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On this episode, we explore life's alluring question, "What’s the Meaning of Life?,” with Rick Alan Ross – a prominent figure and expert in the study of destructive cults and controversial movements like Jonestown, NXIVM and Heaven’s Gate. A cult intervention specialist, media consultant and court expert who testifies in high-profile cult-related l…
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Listen to the full episode, where we explore life's pivotal question "What Is Love?" with Rick Ringbakk – an accomplished television director and producer who received two primetime Emmys for his work on "The Amazing Race." Rick explains how he sees love, and how all of us can create love in our own lives, as he shares about his past and present fa…
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On this episode, we explore life's pivotal question "What Is Love?" with Rick Ringbakk – an accomplished television director and producer who received two primetime Emmys for his work on "The Amazing Race." Rick explains how he sees love, and how all of us can create love in our own lives, as he shares about his past and present family and career. …
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During the fourth season of “We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,” we’ll focus on mental wellness as we explore some of life’s biggest, most important questions. Each month, chosen experts across a variety of disciplines, will answer fascinating questions of the human heart. We’ll learn intricacies of “What is Love?” with a TV producer; “Must I Fear Death?” …
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After you have mastered a zone of apposition (ZOA) during exhalation, you must be able to maintain it. Dr. Sarah Petrich reviews the ZOA and the diaphragm biomechanics during the breathing cycle. She then demonstrates three exercises that train the ZOA and strengthen one’s ability to acquire and maintain the ZOA with the coordination of the abdomin…
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In order to have good diaphragm mechanics on inhalation, you must first master exhalation and be able to acquire a “zone of apposition” (or ZOA). Dr. Sarah Petrich defines what a ZOA is, and the corresponding diaphragm biomechanics. The adduction drop test and apical expansion tests were used with permission from the Postural Restoration Institute®…
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Dr. Sarah Petrich takes us through airflow and diaphragm mechanics of belly breathing, and why it is not the best way to breathe for posture or spine alignment. She explains the best way to breathe utilizes your core and diaphragm simultaneously for proper posture and spine decompression. About Sarah Petrich, PT, DPT, PRC, NCPT: As a specialist in …
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Dr. Sarah Petrich demonstrates the tests she uses in the clinic to assess breathing mechanics and imbalances for her patients. She also explains how shoulder and hip motion can also be affected by poor breathing. See Part 1 for “Visual Signs Your Breathing Posture Is Impaired. The adduction drop test and apical expansion tests were used with permis…
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Dr. Sarah Petrich shares how your posture can hold clues or signs that your breath is impaired or unbalanced. See Part 2 for “Objective Tests” Your Breathing Posture Is Impaired. About Sarah Petrich, PT, DPT, PRC, NCPT: As a specialist in Postural Restoration, Pilates, & Dance Medicine, Dr. Sarah Petrich provides physical therapy and Pilates traini…
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Get ready for a two-part series from Dr. Sarah Petrich on how to tell if your breathing posture – that's how you hold yourself when you breathe – is impaired or optimal. Optimal breathing posture allows you to breathe and function at your peak! Breathing series includes: Part 1 of 2: “Visual Signs Your Breathing Posture Is Impaired" Part 2 of 2: “O…
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Dr. Sarah Petrich will bring you through several signs and tests to assess whether you can breathe adequately through your nose. She also walks you through easy ways to improve nasal breathing, and with whom you can consult with if the easy fixes don’t help. And, Dr. Sarah demonstrates an easy exercise to open up your upper airway and release neck …
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Welcome to the ConstructionTales safety topic video series! Written blog content: www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audioversion of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/g62W7RynlSQ This 39th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter of the introduction to oxygen and flammable g…
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Welcome to theConstruction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audioversion of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTubeChannel: https://youtu.be/nPu3criFzck This 38th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter of the introduction to portable fuel-powered he…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTubeChannel: https://youtu.be/cxD8ky0OfqQ This 37th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter of the introduction to hot work as well as so…
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On episode two, season three, of ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,’ Dr. Sarah Petrich – a physical therapist extraordinaire with a background and certification in Postural Restoration & Pilates – explains how the everyday way you move and hold your body is directly related to how you breathe. This highly-sought after expert in rebalancing breath, posture…
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On this episode of ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,’ Dr. Sarah Petrich – a physical therapist extraordinaire with a background in Postural Restoration, Pilates and dance therapy – connects the must-know dots on movement and breath. A hands-down guru in rebalancing breath, posture and movement patterns, Dr. Sarah shares her hot take on belly breathing. P…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTubeChannel: https://youtu.be/V6Uqa9V4UFwThis 36th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter of Beta Max electric hoists and Gar-Bro concre…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/Kavh256ARucThis 35th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter of electric hoists and concrete buckets for h…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/lTTM5mnUQEw This 34th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter of electric hoists and concrete buckets for …
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/Fzqb8oM11V0 This 33rd safety topic being presented is on the subject matter of having a main list of NYC DOB approved dr…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/a5NgigGqK6w This 32nd safety topic being presented is on the subject matter for the need for electrical lock out/tag out…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content: www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/SXKsEMj2VqgThis 31st safety topic being presented is on the subject matter on the need for electrical lock out/tag out.…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/9oQ6wkwPb78 This 30th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter on the history of ladders as well as some ba…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/9kOoIy0nNuo This 29th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter of comparing brushed versus brushless power …
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/4wVxTgecT8k This 28th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter on basic power tool components. The objectiv…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/c9djQasfrBE This 27th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter on the history of the electric motor that fo…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/Vada11EQNxs This 26th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter on the dangers of fall hazards. This video c…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/mEfCFCMGEag This 25th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter on the dangers of electricity. This video co…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/rVghwY09NjA This 24th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter on the dangers of electricity. This video co…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/-WxPjJVf6AU This 23rd safety topic being presented is on the subject matter on the dangers of asbestos. This video cover…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/SBJqSTbfGlY This 22nd safety topic being presented is on the subject matter on the dangers of asbestos. This video cover…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/fLxl6F_Zn_w This 21st safety topic being presented is on the subject matter of the evolution of the modern safety toe sh…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/F93uiZ-kNcg This 20th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter of the history and need of the modern safety…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/ENhEMRMgT9Y This is the 19th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter on even more facts about the evolutio…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/pXgH4CoVJ-k This is the 18th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter on the history and evolution of the h…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/gbl_JEkx3HI This is the 17th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter on the dangers of silica dust exposur…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/kVo2Rvb-Fcs This is the 16th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter on the dangers of silica dust. This v…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/3S6y9LgS60U This is the 15th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter on the dangers of silica dust. This v…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/-OCox6zNc14This is the 14th safety topic being presented is on the subject matter of suspended scaffolds. This video cov…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/nqYeSaw264g This is the 13th safety topic being presented that covers the early history of both supported and suspended …
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/bck7sjiQ2sY This is the 12th safety topic being presented that covers some statistics for construction workers who opera…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/gejPVN3rn9Y This is the eleventh safety topic being presented that covers the basics as to what it takes to erect a susp…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/WnEQgcQfPMo This is the tenth safety topic being presented that covers the eight different types of suspended scaffolds.…
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Welcome to the Construction Tales safety topic video series! Written blog content:www.ConstructionTales.com For the MP4 audio version of this podcast episode, head over to the Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/txvdlBUP4ls This is the ninth safety topic being presented that covers some main components of a suspended scaffold. The…
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