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 propaganda and disinformation spreads like the plague on social media, which social media platform he considers a “weapon system,” and why I don’t need to be so concerned about nuclear war! Ryan’s wisdom and expertise stems from his rich educational background in systems and cyber security, and his 20 years in the U.S. Army, where he served in two-overseas-deployments as an anti-armor and heavy weapons infantryman. A lover of life and ceasing the day, Ryan enjoys a choice cigar and fine whiskey as much as training for a marathon. Discover more about courage, truth, how to spot destructive lies in the minefield of social media, in this important episode of “We’re Not Blowing Hot Air.”

Editor's Note: Due to some technical difficulties, the host's video has some gaps in this episode.

About Ryan McBeth:

Ryan McBeth is a multifaceted professional with expertise in intelligence analysis, software architecture, cybersecurity and content creation. A prominent figure on YouTube, Ryan shares his knowledge of military, intelligence and disinformation topics, offering valuable insights to his audience. He also serves as an intelligence consultant for NEWSMAX, lending his expertise on various national security matters. Additionally, Ryan collaborates with Veloxxity, focusing on open-source intelligence (OSINT) and information warfare strategies. Ryan also works for a company that develops AI-powered drones that deliver crucial whole blood to wounded soldiers on the battlefield in his role as the Director of Integration at Texas AeroMedLab, which is part of the University of Texas at Dallas. With two overseas deployments as an anti-armor and heavy weapons infantryman spanning 20 years, Ryan has contributed his skills to Accenture Federal Services, where he developed cutting-edge C4ISR software. To contribute to a better world, he believes “in creating dilemmas, not problems and fighting back with knowledge.” When not immersed in his professional endeavors, Ryan may be out running, swimming or cycling, or enjoying his humidor and whiskey library.

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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 propaganda and disinformation spreads like the plague on social media, which social media platform he considers a “weapon system,” and why I don’t need to be so concerned about nuclear war! Ryan’s wisdom and expertise stems from his rich educational background in systems and cyber security, and his 20 years in the U.S. Army, where he served in two-overseas-deployments as an anti-armor and heavy weapons infantryman. A lover of life and ceasing the day, Ryan enjoys a choice cigar and fine whiskey as much as training for a marathon. Discover more about courage, truth, how to spot destructive lies in the minefield of social media, in this important episode of “We’re Not Blowing Hot Air.”

About Ryan McBeth:

Ryan McBeth is a multifaceted professional with expertise in intelligence analysis, software architecture, cybersecurity and content creation. A prominent figure on YouTube, Ryan shares his knowledge of military, intelligence and disinformation topics, offering valuable insights to his audience. He also serves as an intelligence consultant for NEWSMAX, lending his expertise on various national security matters. Additionally, Ryan collaborates with Veloxxity, focusing on open-source intelligence (OSINT) and information warfare strategies. Ryan also works for a company that develops AI-powered drones that deliver crucial whole blood to wounded soldiers on the battlefield in his role as the Director of Integration at Texas AeroMedLab, which is part of the University of Texas at Dallas. With two overseas deployments as an anti-armor and heavy weapons infantryman spanning 20 years, Ryan has contributed his skills to Accenture Federal Services, where he developed cutting-edge C4ISR software. To contribute to a better world, he believes “in creating dilemmas, not problems and fighting back with knowledge.” When not immersed in his professional endeavors, Ryan may be out running, swimming or cycling, or enjoying his humidor and whiskey library.

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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 can compound the struggle to connect and cope with the inevitable process of aging and end of life. Drawing from more than 20 years’ experience helping survivors of trauma and addiction heal, Natalie shares her feedback on real situations with aging parents. Moreover, she offers practical advice and resources on how to get help with issues like trauma and addiction.

Dr. Natalie Feinblatt is a licensed clinical psychologist who earned her BA in Psychology from UC San Diego, and her MA and PsyD from Pepperdine University. Dr. Feinblatt is currently in private practice and specializes in helping people heal from addictions and trauma. Learn more and contact Dr. Feinblatt at https://drnataliefeinblatt.com. Follow her @healingwithdrnatalie.

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Resources on Healing from Trauma and Addiction:

• The Body Keeps the Score– This book by Bessel van der Kolk explores the effects of trauma on the mind and body, providing valuable insights into healing
• Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving– Pete Walker's book offers guidance for those dealing with complex trauma, helping survivors move toward thriving
• It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle– Mark Wolynn explores the concept of inherited family trauma and offers strategies to break the cycle
• Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents – Lindsay C. Gibson's book provides insights for adult children dealing with emotionally immature parents
• Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes from, and How It Sabotages Our Lives – Pia Mellody's work focuses on codependency and how it can affect relationships

Addiction Recovery Resources:

• Addiction Recovery Skills Workbook– This workbook offers practical exercises and guidance for individuals on the path to addiction recovery
• SMART Recovery Handbook – SMART Recovery is a science-based approach to addiction recovery, and this handbook provides tools and strategies

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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 addiction can exacerbate the difficulties of connecting and coping with the aging process and end-of-life preparations. Drawing from over 20 years of experience in helping trauma and addiction survivors heal, Dr. Feinblatt provides insights into real-life situations and offers valuable advice on navigating these challenges. She also shares practical tips and resources for addressing issues related to trauma and addiction. Join us as we explore "How The Bleep Do I Deal With Aging Parents?" with Dr. Natalie Feinblatt, Psy.D.

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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 for almost 20 years. Dr. Feinblatt has worked at all levels of care, from residential to outpatient, and is currently in private practice. She specializes in helping people heal from addictions and trauma. She has worked with many survivors of one time or repeated physical, sexual, and relational trauma. A subspecialty of her trauma work is helping former cult members. She is trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Humanistic and Existential Therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Dr. Feinblatt practices from a Health At Every Size and fat acceptance perspective, is LGBTQIA+ affirmative, and does not pathologize sex work, kinks, or ethical non-monogamy. She is also a lover of movies and animals. Learn more and contact Dr. Feinblatt at https://drnataliefeinblatt.com/ and follow her on Instagram @healingwithdrnatalie.

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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 abusive partners. With their insights, we unravel the psychological threads that bind victims to their abusers, from the insidiousness of gaslighting to the forced isolation that strips away one's sense of self.

Dive deep into the mechanisms of control and the strategies for empowerment as our guest elaborates on concepts like Lifton's "thought reform" and the phenomenon of mystical manipulation. Whether it's the subtle undermining of personal relationships or the abrupt uprooting to unfamiliar environments, this episode exposes the consistent patterns used to dominate and control. This isn't just an informative discussion—it's an essential guide for recognizing and resisting the signs of coercive control, in intimate partnerships and beyond. Tune in and equip yourself with the knowledge to break the cycle of manipulation.

Cult expert, author and educator, Rick Alan Ross, explains how the dynamic of a destructive cult parallels an abusive relationship - "Think of it as a cult with one leader and one follower." Learn how destructive cults work and red flags in any unhealthy relationship, in the full episode: "What's the Meaning of Life?"

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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 legal cases, Rick shares how his life’s work – educating people about destructive cults – gives him, and others, important meaning. Author of the well-researched, resourceful book, “Cults Inside Out: How People Get In and Can Get Out," Rick shares how he was introduced to a destructive cult at his grandmother’s nursing home, and offers stimulating facts, deep truths and personal experiences that illustrate how people who join cults aren’t the only ones seeking a greater purpose in this world. Learn more about what a cult is – and why meaning and logical thinking are critical in our modern world – in this special episode of “We’re Not Blowing Hot Air."

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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 family and career. Rick’s expertise spans from wildlife documentaries to reality competitions and game shows, having produced over 1,000 hours of programming for major networks like NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, Discovery, MTV, TNT, and TBS. An only child from a small, tightknit family, Rick has been married for more than 20 years to, as he says, “the only girl I’ve ever loved.” Learn more about love – how to create it and live it – in this special episode of “We’re Not Blowing Hot Air.”

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