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Coping with anxiety can be addictive, whether by avoidance or self-medication. The former results in closing down options, while the latter encourages dependence, both shrinking the scope for release. How do you loosen the noose which seems to draw in tighter and tighter? Adam Cox proposes a bold approach of deliberately doing things outside your limitations: avoidance isn't a solution.

Adam Cox uses a shift in the background music of this episode to bring a different level of energy, designe to help you to alleviate stress through a change in vibration frequency.

Adam Cox is accompanied by Cat Jones, the Founder of Byway, for a conversation exploring the distinctions between flight-free holidays and conventional vacations, as well as the rising appeal of the slow travel concept. Together, they examine the accessibility of multi-stop and airplane-free slow travel holidays, along with the existing obstacles that individuals encounter when embracing this form of travel. https://www.byway.travel/

Adam Cox is accompanied by David MacLeod, the Brand Manager at Rowan, for a discussion on recent findings that indicate the significant growth of new knitters in Britain during the pandemic has not waned, unlike numerous other pandemic-related hobbies. Together, they delve into the reasons behind the enduring fascination with arts and crafts, while David shares his personal journey into the world of knitting. Furthermore, David sheds light on Rowan Connect and highlights the community-driven nature of knitting. https://knitrowan.com/

Mary Long caught up with Jason Del Rey, author of “Winner Sells All: Amazon, Walmart, and the Battle for Our Wallets”, and how Amazon often beat Walmart’s low-price guarantee, the incentives that slowed down Walmart’s e-commerce rollout, why WalMart was hesitant about creating a loyalty program, and Amazon and Walmart’s push into healthcare. Companies discussed: AMZN, WMT. Host - Mary Long; Guest - Jason Del Rey

2023 is half over and the stock market has rebounded significantly from its 2022 lows. Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss revised first quarter GDP data, Nike earnings coming in a bit light, and the Biden Administration's proposed new artificial intelligence chip export restrictions for China. Then, 19 minutes in, Motley Fool Money's Deidre Woollard caught up with Dave Meyer, the VP of Growth and Analytics at Bigger Pockets to talk through how the housing market has held up this year in the face of higher rates and whether trends like aging in place and sunbelt migration are here to stay. Finally, 32 minutes in, Jason and Andy talk about two ideas on their radar: Amazon and Winmark. Stocks discussed: MKC, NKE, GIS, DAL, NVDA, AMD, CCL WBA, PEP. AMZN, WINA. Host - Ron Gross; Guests - Andy Cross, Jason Moser, Deidre Woollard, Dave Meyer

AI is changing the open internet landscape, and Meta’s new Threads app is looking to take a bite of Twitter’s audience. Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss Twitter’s decision to rate-limit tweets and Reddit’s move to begin charging for API access, what those moves say about AI, online intellectual property, and the next era of the internet, and Meta’s new Twitter challenger Threads. Then, 16 minutes in, Nick Sciple joins Ricky Mulvey to share three stocks that he recently bought. Companies discussed: META, EOLS, GOLF, PM, DIS. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Asit Sharma, Rickey Mulvey, Nick Sciple

One key ingredient in Warren Buffett’s “Secret Sauce” is stocks that pay a dividend, but then you’ve got to let them simmer for a very long time. Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss Walgreens Boot Alliance’s disappointing 3rd quarter, the pharmacy chain’s turnaround story, what to look for in investor presentations, and why investors are cheering Brookfield’s $4.3 billion bid for life insurance company, American Equity. Plus, 12 minutes in, Robert Brokamp and Matt Argersinger discuss the fundamentals and tradeoffs of owning dividend payers. Companies mentioned: WBA, BN, BAM, AEL, KO, AMX, MO, HD, AOS, PLD. Links: Rule Your Retirement article: https://www.fool.com/premium/rule-your-retirement/coverage/1062/coverage/2023/05/26/how-buffetts-secret-sauce-could-pay-for-your-retir/. Dividend Knights list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1-OPCz9pXOcgFqmbMR3wxREg4O7ws_qWW8RWqKPYn1D4/edit#gid=0. Host - Ricky Mulvey; Guests - Jim Gillies, Robert Brokamp, Matt Argersinger

There has been plenty of doom and gloom in recent months – and today, we go searching for cheerier news. The energy price cap will fall from the weekend, plunging to £2,074 – below the £2,500 set Energy Price Guarantee from the Government. So, what should you be doing to prepare – and what does that mean for your usage? Will we soon see the return of fixed tariffs? Georgie Frost, Helen Crane and Lee Boyce discuss the new price cap, along with a sneaky move from a major energy supplier to stop quarterly billing. Mortgage rates are rising – that's not good news for homeowners coming up to remortgage. However, there is some good news… This is Money has a new Navigate the Mortgage Maze column written by L&C broker David Hollingworth. We reveal what the column is all about and details of the first one, which covers a question on many lips: how do I overpay and take advantage of a low fixed rate as much as possible? There has been a flurry of new saving deals, with the top rates now nudging past 6% – challenger banks are driving the rises, but even bigger banks are boosting some deals. Personalised licence plates on cars have surged in popularity – but why? And what makes one worth a five-figure sum? Can you live without sat nav, parking sensors, heated seats and a… CD player in your car? A new survey reveals the motoring gadgets we can't live without. We talk about the scammer turned good who is worried about AI and fraud. And what money stories did Helen bring back from her Glastonbury adventure?

What is the psychological effect of individual ownership — and, notwithstanding the low starting point, how can we bring a sense of ownership right across society? Is the rate at which people discount the future impacted by their sense of ownership and thereby their sense of responsibility for the future? Background music: 'Everything Has a Beginning' by Joel Cummins