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We Need To Talk with Dr. Darcy SterlingThe Real Reason Your Fights Never Get ResolvedYou know those relationship fights that keep coming up again and again? The ones that go in circles—never really getting resolved, just getting recycled?My guest this week is Julie Mennano—licensed therapist, author of Secure Love, and host of The Secure Relationship Podcast. Julie has a rare gift for helping couples identify the deeper emotional patterns driving their relationship conflict. She doesn’t just teach attachment theory—she translates it into practical tools you can actually use to change how you show up in love.Together, we explore why some arguments seem to...2025-07-151h 12
We Grow CaliforniaAdán Ortega’s Call to Action on the Governor’s DCP Budget Trailer PackageTime is of the essence for the Delta Conveyance Plan (DCP) studies and to help us understand what’s going on and the urgency, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s Chairman Adán Ortega joined Darcy and Darcy. Recently Governor Newsome included the DCP as part of his Budget Trailer Package. Adán sets the record straight on how this legislation simply finishes the studies that are necessary so that decisions can be made with good data, rather than propaganda, misinformation, and wishful thinking. He stresses throughout the interview that this legislation is not a blank c...2025-06-1139 min
NZ Everyday InvestorDarcy Ungaro / The Inevitability of Investment Returns, Ep 473Recently, I attended a conference which centered on what I suspect will be the future of money in a more digital world. One of the best presentations I sat through was from author (of a book called 'Broken Money') and macro-analyst Lyn Alden - 'Nothing stops this train'. The current form of money we use (fiat currency) is tethered to a leveraged system with no easy way to deleverage. Ironically, the strategy we can use as households to build wealth (leverage to buy scarcity) is what may help our governments survive the train wreck coming. Read more....2025-06-0828 min
NZ Everyday InvestorRupert Carlyon / Will Wall Street Crash Main Street? Ep 465Trump tariffs are not the only thing going on in the world right now, and the fact that it’s occupying the imagination of a lot of people globally right now, is a reason pay attention. I think we have to make all decision carefully right now – around changing, or staying the course, especially. Read moreRupert Carlyon is the MD of koura KiwiSaver.Book in a free 15-min phone call with Darcy Ungaro (financial adviser).Sign up to the fortnightly newsletter!Brought to you in partnership with: Icehouse Ventures is a Ki...2025-04-131h 15
NZ Everyday InvestorTom Deacon / Will Trump's Tariffs Kill The Markets? Ep 461Tom Deacon is a senior investment analyst at Mint Asset Management, who focuses on stock research for New Zealand and Australian-listed companies in the healthcare and technology sectors. Read moreYouTube VersionBook in a free 15-min phone call with Darcy Ungaro (financial adviser).Sign up to the fortnightly newsletter!Brought to you in partnership with: Icehouse Ventures is a Kiwi Venture Capital firm investing in Kiwi startups since 2001. Affiliate Links*!The Bitcoin Adviser: Plan for intergenerational digital wealth. Hatch: For US markets.S...2025-03-1647 min
Holistic Health with Elan DarcyEp. 19 Personal Experiences with Fitness, Nutrition & Injuries | Elan Darcy & Fin McKenna FoxHave you set your health and fitness goals yet for this year? We will help you figure them out, take 45 seconds to fill out this form: https://coachelan.com/goals Book a Free 15 Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/elandarcy/free-15-minute-consultation-coach-elan2025-03-1257 minWe Grow CaliforniaChanging by the SecondIt’s finally February, and true-to-form, January has been the longest year! Los Angeles fires were and still are devastating. On the bright side, water, particularly, California Water, has been front and center. Darcy V. and Darcy B. discuss how the information is evolving, and in some cases, literally changing by the second! They also emphasize the importance of educating electeds at all levels on how California’s state, federal, and local water systems work, what they are actually capable of, (Please note that putting out a wildfire is not one of them), and what we need. (Spoile...2025-02-0726 min
Eleven Minutes in Heaven[1.0] Eleven Minutes in Mark (Intro)How would you feel if everything you believed came crumbling down around you like the destruction of a majestic cathedral? What if I told you that’s what the original audience of the Gospel of Mark felt? I’m Rev Darcy, a Universalist pastor from rural Alabama, and I’m inviting you on a journey with me through the Bible where we’ll dive deep into all of the drama without the spiritual trauma. Come with me to learn about just how much you are loved, just as you are in this moment, as we spend the next eleven minutes...2025-01-0511 min
Eleven Minutes in Heaven[Intro] Seriously but Not Literally (Part 5)What if I told you that you can take the Bible seriously but not literally? I’m Rev Darcy, a Universalist pastor from rural Alabama, and I’m inviting you on a journey with me through the Bible where we’ll dive deep into all of the drama without the spiritual trauma. Come with me to learn about just how much you are loved, just as you are in this moment, as we spend the next eleven minutes in heaven.Listen to what the Spirit is saying to you through this sacred word from the Acts of the Ap...2024-12-3111 min
The Steak Lad Experience#41 Danielle Weber - What Will You Remember When Life Gets Challenging?In Episode 41 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was privileged to sit down with Melbourne based artist, Danielle Weber.
Danielle is an incredible human with a powerful story of resilience and strength. Her journey to get to where she is now is filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, which we explore in depth during our chat. This episode offers a glimpse into these struggles and what she has implemented in the past to overcome them.
Expect to learn why people gravitate towards life’s high...2024-12-221h 15
Eleven Minutes in Heaven[Intro]: Seriously but not Literally (Part 2)What if I told you that you can take the Bible seriously but not literally? I’m Rev Darcy, a Universalist pastor from rural Alabama, and I’m inviting you on a journey with me through the Bible where we’ll dive deep into all of the drama without the spiritual trauma. Come with me to learn about just how much you are loved, just as you are in this moment, as we spend the next eleven minutes in heaven.Listen to what the Spirit is saying to you through this sacred word from 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22: “Don’t suppress...2024-12-0811 min
Eleven Minutes in Heaven[Intro] Seriously but not Literally (Part 1)What if I told you that you can take the Bible seriously but not literally? I’m Rev Darcy, a Universalist pastor from rural Alabama, and I’m inviting you on a journey with me through the Bible where we’ll dive deep into all of the drama without the spiritual trauma. Come with me to learn about just how much you are loved, just as you are in this moment, as we spend the next eleven minutes in heaven.Listen to what the Spirit is saying to you through this sacred word from 1 Timothy 3:16-17: “Every scriptur...2024-12-0111 minWe Need To Talk with Dr. Darcy SterlingNavigating Polyamory with Attachment TheoryOur early experiences with our caregivers creates a blueprint that influences how we trust, connect, and build relationships in adulthood. We call that blueprint our attachment style. And to keep it simple, that style will either be secure (ideally) or insecure (more likely). If you suspect or know that you have an insecure attachment style, don’t lose hope—healing is possible. And it often happens through our adult relationships—when we choose partners who help us feel safe, who show up for us consistently, who speak the truth, and who navigate conflict in ways that make us...2024-11-2645 min
NZ Everyday InvestorBevan Graham / But Will They KEEP Dropping? Ep 445It’s not easy to understand all the views, but macro economics, geopolitical issues, cyclical and secular trends are the items we can’t control, but can find positions in.One of the big concerns I would have right now around interest rates, is short termism, or myopia...[read more]My special guest is Salt Funds Chief Economist, Bevan Graham.Book in a free 15-min phone call with Darcy Ungaro (financial adviser).Sign up to the fortnightly newsletter!______________________Affiliate Links!I may receive a financial bene...2024-11-241h 13
Reformation Leadership PodcastHow to move smart in hollywood as a Christian by Fabiola Calixte interview by Darcy Ogandaga analyzed by A.I Ben and JenJoin us for a captivating episode as we dive into the inspiring journey of Fabiola Calixte, a rising star in the film industry. In this exclusive interview conducted by Darcy Ogandaga, Fabiola shares her experiences navigating the complex world of Hollywood while balancing her faith and personal values.Our A.I. agents, Ben and Jen, will analyze Fabiola's insights, exploring her transition from Atlanta, Georgia, to Los Angeles, California. Discover how her unwavering faith has influenced her career choices, the challenges she faced in the industry, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're an aspiring...2024-10-2714 minWe Grow CaliforniaDo You “Water Right?”Will Pruitt, CEO of Water Right, LLC, and Exchange Contractor PAC Board Member, joins Darcy and Darcy this week. Will shares the Why, Where, and When certain irrigation strategies are employed. Irrigation has come a long way in the last few decades and now, with the help of better technology, innovation, and grower expertise, not only are these systems more efficient, but they are lasting longer. There’s more to it than just turning on your “sprinklers!” That means a better Return on Investment which is an efficiency incentive. For our Urban listeners, you are about to...2024-09-2547 minWe Need To Talk with Dr. Darcy SterlingHow To Be An Ethical Fu*k BuddyToday we’re tackling a topic that is often shrouded in secrecy and misunderstanding: How to be an ethical fuck buddy. Navigating the friends-with-benefits terrain can be tricky. How do you ensure everyone’s on the same page? How do you set boundaries that protect the friendship while still enjoying the benefits? And most importantly, how do you engage in this kind of relationship with integrity, respect, and mutual care?Today I am going to guide you through the Do’s and Don’ts of being an ethical fuck buddy. We’re going to cover the...2024-09-2415 minWe Grow CaliforniaCollaboration was the best lesson I learnedThis week Dan Nelson retired Executive Director of the San Luis-Delta Mendota Water Authority (Authority) joins Darcy and Darcy. Dan shares the history of the Authority’s predecessor organization, the events that led to the Authority’s creation, key operation and water management milestones, and the best lesson he learned. The coolest part of the interview from Darcy B’s perspective was that Dan worked with Darcy V.’s grandfather, the water legend himself, C.W. “Bill” Jones Sr. who is known for bringing water deliveries to agriculture and for whom the Jones Pumping Plant is named. Dan shares what Bill Sr...2024-09-0544 minWe Grow CaliforniaCALL TO ACTION - FALL X2Darcy V is harvesting tomatoes so that means, Darcy B. is leading this discussion, and what a discussion it is! Darcy welcomes Geoffrey Vanden Heuvel, the Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the Milk Producers Council, a California dairy farmer trade association. Geoff is currently the Vice-Chairman of the Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley Board. Geoff joins Darcy B in the studio where they discuss the urgent Fall X 2 Action. The Fall X2 Action (Technically it addresses salinity intrusion in the Bay Delta), as currently mandated, results in significant water sup...2024-08-2835 minWe Need To Talk with Dr. Darcy SterlingThe Power of Attachment with Diane Poole HellerOne of the hottest topics in mental health is attachment theory, which is a psychological framework that posits that the way we bond to our primary caregivers creates a template for how we’ll move through relationships as adults. It goes like this: We learn how to love and how to get our needs met through the care we received from our primary caregivers. The extent to which they fulfilled our needs informs how we will then express our needs as adults and how we’ll respond to the needs of those closest to us, particularly, our pa...2024-08-131h 14We Grow CaliforniaKing’s County Farm Bureau =1, State Water Board =0This week, Darcy B. is flying solo while Darcy V. is out of town. Left to her own devices, Darcy welcomed into the studio Dusty Ference, the Executive Director of the King’s County Farm Bureau. Recently, Dusty and the King’s County Farm Bureau made headlines when they successfully were issued a temporary restraining order against the State Water Resources Control Board. This order prevents the State Board from putting the Tulare Lake Groundwater Subbasin on SGMA Probation. The restraining order remains in effect until Tuesday, August 20, 2024, when the judge will consider issuing a temporary injunction. To put it in ba...2024-08-0840 minWe Need To Talk with Dr. Darcy SterlingCommitment Phobes And The People Who Love ThemWe all know someone who manages to avoid fully committing to a relationship, either because we’ve dated them, or someone we love has. They may say they’re committed to you — they may even identify as being in a relationship — but there are things they Do or Don’t Do that leave you feeling like you’re standing on a house of cards: You don’t feel fully integrated into each other’s lives. They avoid making plans for the future. You feel like you’re chasing. Because you are. Their behav...2024-08-0646 minWe Grow CaliforniaA Water BlueprintJason Phillips, Chief Executive Officer of Friant Water Authority, and Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley Blueprint Board Member joins Darcy and Darcy this week for an interesting and thought-provoking conversation. Jason covers what the Blueprint is, who is part of it, why it is needed, new partnerships, and top priorities. He also explains how the Blueprint works with the Central Valley’s Groundwater Sustainability Agencies. Darcy and Darcy learn why Temperance Flats is not a priority project and you will too. They also learn the sobering statistic of what an annual 2-4 million-acre-foot water deficit looks like. Spoi...2024-06-1254 minWe Need To Talk with Dr. Darcy SterlingHow to stay in love for years, decades, or even forever.If you have experience with long-term relationships, you probably expect the wild passion of the beginning to fade over time.It’s a bit of a trade off: You accept that in exchange for diminishing fireworks, you get the comfort and security that comes from being in a stable, committed relationship.But what if you didn’t have to trade one for the other?What if there was a way to keep the passion alive for years, decades, or forever? In this episode, I take the work of Dr. Arthur Aron, a Re...2024-05-2148 minWe Need To Talk with Dr. Darcy SterlingYou Will Pick The Wrong Partner — Here’s Why It Doesn’t MatterMost people think they have a history of picking the wrong partner. They describe themselves as having a “bad picker.” The problem was in their choice of partner — not in how they co-managed the relationship.Today, I’m making the argument that we all pick the wrong partner.You will pick a partner who, over time, will almost certainly feel like the wrong partner, and it actually doesn’t matter. Your relationship can work anyway.In this episode, you’ll learn why long-term commitments will, ironically, diminish some of the reasons why you want...2024-04-2348 minWe Need To Talk with Dr. Darcy SterlingWhy Your Life Sucks (and how to fix it)People who are unhappy in their lives have common denominators. It doesn’t matter what area of life they’re unhappy with — the solve is the same because the issue isn’t really about that particular area of their life — it’s about the way they approach things. Today, I’m going to show you how unhappiness in the quality of your relationships, your ability to reach goals, even the amount of money you have — how dissatisfaction in anything is the result of two things: The way you’re thinking and the way you’re acting. ...2024-04-0925 min
Reformation Leadership PodcastPreaching the Gospel in the Marketplace: A Guide by Andrew Scott and Darcy OgandagaIn this insightful episode titled "Preaching the Gospel in the Marketplace: A Guide," authors Andrew Scott and Darcy Ogandaga offer valuable guidance on effectively sharing the Gospel within the dynamic context of the marketplace. Drawing from their extensive experience and expertise, they explore practical strategies for integrating faith into everyday work life, fostering authentic connections, and navigating diverse professional environments with grace and conviction.Listeners will discover how to engage authentically with colleagues and clients, leveraging their faith to inspire positive change and cultivate meaningful relationships. With a focus on respect, sensitivity, and practical application, Scott and...2024-03-2841 min
NZ Everyday InvestorCharlie Meaden: The Evolution of Online Investing Ep 404Traditional Web2 finance will make progress, but eventually, Web3 will meet it in the middle. Ready to build wealth for the future - keep an open mind.Follow me Twitter: @UngaroDarcyFollow Charlie Twitter: @CyborgCharlie______________________Take The Home Buyers Blueprint: Get a better home; Get a better mortgage.Sign up to the KiwiSaver Millionaire Roadmap: From 6 figures to 7; Get a Rockstar Retirement!Sign up to New Wealth Foundations here: Personal finance from a wealth-builder's perspective.Thanks to Easy Crypto, New Zealand's most trusted...2024-02-1852 minWe Need To Talk with Dr. Darcy SterlingValentine's Day: The Couples EditionAlright, Couples! I am here to celebrate you today and hopefully to inspire you with unique ways to honor your love today and throughout the year. Last week we explored how singles can gracefully handle Valentine's Day, acknowledging that not everyone is in a relationship — which is perfectly fine. This week we delve into how couples can celebrate this day in meaningful ways.Here’s what you’ll get answers to in this episode:How to celebrate Valentine’s Day when you’re not particularly romantic.My views on “Special Occas...2024-02-1347 minWe Need To Talk with Dr. Darcy SterlingWhy I Hate Valentine’s Day - And How You Can Celebrate As A SingleValentine’s Day rubs a nerve in me.It makes me feel very protective of the single people in my life.I hate that we have a holiday that underscores everyone’s relationship status.My mind continuously goes to how February 14th makes singles feel — especially women. Which is why this episode is dedicated to SINGLES. Today, I celebrate you. Not in the trite ways we see on social media. You’ll get no suggestions of “personal care” from me today. What you WILL g...2024-02-0630 min
NZ Everyday InvestorDTI's, CPI's, Mortgage Rates & Property / Kelly EckholdTo choose the best time to lock in your mortgage rate, you need to get three things right:How much will rates change?Which direction will rates go,and when will the rates change.It may seem like a lot of work, but think of the potential reward - if you timed it right at the bottom of the interest rate cycle, you would still be paying less than 3% with almost two years to go. Read more here.______________________Take The Home Buyers Blueprint: Get a better home...2024-02-0452 minWe Need To Talk with Dr. Darcy SterlingWhy Jealousy Crushes Some While Sparing Others (and how to overcome it)Jealousy is a normal human emotion.We are all hardwired with the capacity to feel it. But in some of us, jealousy takes on a different form. It morphs into a force that controls the person prone to it, who in turn, attempts to control their partner as a means to mitigate their misery. Unfortunately, the path to healing jealousy doesn’t involve one’s partner. There’s no amount of rules that will quiet the endless worry that comes from obsessive jealousy. So, what do you do i...2024-01-2335 min
Entrepreneurship with Peter Christo#016 Prof Jason Potts and Dr Darcy Allen – How Blockchain is revolutionising Economics, Finance & BusinessWelcome to “Entrepreneurship with Peter Christo,” in today’s episode, we have an exciting focus on blockchain and DeFi (Decentralised Finance) innovation, featuring Jason Potts and Darcy Allen from the RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub (Australia).Prof. Jason Potts, is a Distinguished Professor of Economics at RMIT University and a co-founder of the Blockchain Innovation Hub and D3 at RMIT. Jason is a recognised authority in the field of blockchain technology, with a deep focus on the economics of innovation and new technologies. Jason’s insights into blockchain and web3 technologies for businesses are invaluable, making him a distinguished figure.2024-01-2358 minEntrepreneurship.AU with Christo#016 Prof Jason Potts and Dr Darcy Allen – How Blockchain is revolutionising Economics, Finance & BusinessWelcome to "Entrepreneurship with Peter Christo," in today's episode, we have an exciting focus on blockchain and DeFi (Decentralised Finance) innovation, featuring Jason Potts and Darcy Allen from the RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub (Australia).Prof. Jason Potts, is a Distinguished Professor of Economics at RMIT University and a co-founder of the Blockchain Innovation Hub and D3 at RMIT. Jason is a recognised authority in the field of blockchain technology, with a deep focus on the economics of innovation and new technologies. Jason's insights into blockchain and web3 technologies for businesses are invaluable, making him a distinguished figure.Notably, Jason serves...2024-01-2358 min
The Clinic Marketing Podcast - Local SEO & Healthcare Digital Marketing Tips for Clinic Owners & Wellness Providers4 Online Listings that Will Help Your Clinic Get More Patients [replay] | Local SEO for Clinics | SEO for Google Business Profile, Bing Places, Apple Business Connect, & Yelp | Ep. 43Local SEO for Clinic Owners: We're reviewing four online listings that will help your clinic attract more patients. Online listings can help solidify you as a clinic and give you some credibility online and off. While you should be in as many relevant online databases as possible, here are four that cannot be missed, and if you’re not currently set up with them, do that ASAP.This is a special encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes from our podcast library. The...2023-12-2118 min