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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What makes a food system sustainable? Dom Altomari argues power emissions are only part of the equation. We also need to consider workers, animals, public health, resources, access, and affordability. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What does the climate cost of meat really include? Dom Altomari breaks down the land, water, fertilizer, feed, and methane (in the case of ruminants) involved in producing animal protein. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We don’t have a shortage of research on how to build a healthier, more sustainable food system, we have a communication gap, says Dom Altomari. The challenge is connecting the evidence to people’s lives and communities in ways that inspire action. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The price of food doesn’t actually tell us what it costs to produce it. Dom Altomari explores the hidden costs of our food system, from land, water, fertilizer, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions to the impact on communities, workers, and animals. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Therapy4Feds' mission is to provide mental health coverage, five sessions either free or at no more than $30 per session, says founder Roz Berosa, LCSW-C, thereby offering a kind of mental health safety net for former federal employees. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Job loss has a profound mental health impact, says Roz Beroza, LCSW-C, founder of Therapy4Feds. That’s particularly true for former federal workers. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Federal job loss means more than financial uncertainty. It also means losing professional identity, community, and a sense of security, says Roz Beroza, LCSW-C, founder of Therapy4Feds. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Former federal workers didn’t just lose a paycheck, they lost their careers, professional identity, and sense of stability. Roz Beroza, LCSW-C, founded Therapy4Feds to offer former feds free or low-cost mental health services to navigate what comes next. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Listen here: • Website: andreaweckerle.com/ready-living... • Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f... • Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4zeX... • YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbEn...

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Although the world has serious problems, Stephen Keys believes it's still filled with decent people looking for belonging, purpose, and ways to contribute to something bigger than themselves. It's the reason he remains optimistic despite today's challenges. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

What if we stopped focusing just on what's wrong with our communities and started building on what's already strong? Stephen Keys explains why protecting free community spaces & recognizing local strengths can lead to a more optimistic & meaningful future. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Midlife doesn’t have to be an identity crisis. It can be an opportunity to recognize that the tools that built your career aren't the ones that will help you find meaning going forward. Stepping back to reflect on what truly matters can change everything. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Stephen Keys, co-founder of The Wisdom Vault & host of The Giving Habit podcast, shares why the second half of life can become our most meaningful chapter. He helps people move from success to significance by using their time and talents to build a lasting legacy. 🎧 Episode link in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The version of you that's been merely surviving isn't the real you. Barb Varcl Smith explains why trauma shapes our adaptations, not our identity, and how healing begins the moment you believe you're capable of change. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Healing creates a ripple effect that can transform families for generations. In this Ready Living Podcast clip, Barb Varcl Smith shares how her own recovery created space for healing throughout her whole family. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Trauma recovery begins with the realization that our mind didn’t fail us, says Barb Varcl Smith, it adapted to help us survive. Recognizing that is the first step to lasting change. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Our trauma doesn’t define who we are, says Barb Varcl Smith. Drawing from her own experience growing up amid political persecution & poverty, she explains how the mind develops protective responses that help us survive, but often impact our long term well-being. 🎧 Episode link in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

After losing a spouse, grief can make everyday responsibilities feel overwhelming. Federally licensed tax practitioner and widow Catherine Bass shares the reality many face when navigating finances, housing, and daily decisions while processing loss. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Losing your spouse can change your friendships, your identity, and how the world sees you. Federally licensed tax practitioner and widow Catherine Bass talks about finding her voice, creating space for others, and embracing life again. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

What happens when the future you planned suddenly disappears? In this Ready Living Podcast clip, federally licensed tax practitioner and widow Catherine Bass talks about rebuilding one's identity and embracing a new life after loss. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

In 2019, Catherine Bass lost her husband and was left with two children to raise on her own. On the Ready Living Podcast, she talks about grief and isolation, the financial pressures & predatory scams widows face early on, and rebuilding an identity after widowhood. 🎧 Episode link in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Listen here: • Website: andreaweckerle.com/ready-living... • Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... • Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7L6Q... • YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVvJ...

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Mediator Sam Imperati, JD says people are far more likely to say yes in a negotiation when they can preserve their dignity and self-image. Beat someone down and they'll resist, but give them dignity and it greatly increases your chances of coming to resolution. 🎧 Link to episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Settlement leaves everyone equally unhappy. Sam Imperati, JD says a better goal is resolution, where both sides walk away with their actual business & personal needs met. You can build a case and fix blame, or build a relationship and fix the problem. 🎧 Link to the full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We have a cultural norm of litigation that chases a version of justice that seldom actually arrives, says Sam Imperati, JD. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) puts intelligent people back in control of their own outcomes. 🎧 Link to the full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The pursuit of justice through litigation is mostly an illusion, says mediator Sam Imperati, JD. Even when parties win, they rarely walk away satisfied. Alternative Dispute Resolution offers more satisfying options and outcomes. 🎧 Link to the full episode in the comments.

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Listen here: • Website: andreaweckerle.com/ready-living... • Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... • Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4ZmD... • YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYCg...

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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Animal abuse and threats against children are tools of coercive control that keep survivors trapped in abusive relationships. Although progress is being made, attorney Spencer Cantrell points out that this still needs so much more attention. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.

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