In this episode, Joy Rios talks with Laura Okafor Crain, the founder and CEO of Perry, a leading platform dedicated to supporting women through the often-overlooked phase of perimenopause. They discuss the critical role of community in navigating this transition, emphasizing the importance of peer support and access to vetted information. Laura shares insights about the resources available through Perry, including a physical journal designed to help women track their symptoms and emotions, as well as the most frequently asked questions from the community. The conversation highlights the emotional and physical challenges of perimenopause, the transition to menopause, and the need for increased awareness and education to empower women during this significant life stage. Episode Highlights [00:00:41] Meet Laura Okafor Crain: Advocate for Perimenopause Education [00:01:22] The Role of Community Support in Navigating Perimenopause [00:04:00] Resources and Tools for Managing Perimenopause Symptoms [00:08:20] Common Questions and Concerns in the Perimenopause Journey [00:16:21] Understanding the Transition from Perimenopause to Menopause [00:18:15] Promoting Awareness and Connection Among Women Stay connected to Laura Okafor Crain: LinkedIn | Twitter Perry | LinkedIn

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game has sparked major controversy, with fans and analysts slamming the event for its lackluster action on and off the court. Can the NBA salvage its midseason showcase with a fresh format? In this episode of Hoopsology, hosts Justin Godrum, Matt Thomas, and Allan Muenzler break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of NBA All-Star Weekend. We cover every angle from the best dunks and standout performances to the biggest disappointments and ongoing debate about competitiveness. Should the league introduce new incentives? Is it time to scrap the current format altogether? And how can the NBA bring back the excitement to All-Star Weekend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jonathan Bouzanquet, the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Playa3ull Games, joined CryptoSlate’s SlateCast alongside Editor-in-Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright and CEO Nate Whitehill. In a thought-provoking discussion, Bouzanquet shared his vision for blockchain gaming, emphasizing a community-first approach, sustainable funding, and the potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize the gaming industry.Building Games Backwards: A Player-Centric PhilosophyThe discussion delved into Playa3ull's unique approach to game development, which they call "building games backwards." This method emphasizes community involvement from the outset.Jonathan stated, "With Play3bull, we bring the community back into the game. We don't want to just tell the player, this is our game, play it or fuck off. We want to say, here's the game. What do you think? How can we make it better?"This strategy involves an advisory council rather than a traditional DAO, aiming for a dialogue between developers and players to shape the game's evolution based on real feedback.The Importance of Digital Asset OwnershipA significant part of the conversation revolved around the benefits of blockchain for gaming, particularly in terms of asset ownership. Jonathan highlighted the frustrations with traditional gaming where players do not own their in-game achievements."Since you invest such enormous amounts of time, it's important to have those assets owned and they are valuable,"he remarked, envisioning a future where these assets could have inter-game utility.Playa3ull's Economic Model: The Bull TokenJonathan detailed Playa3ull's economic system, centered around the Bull Token. Unlike many gaming platforms with separate tokens for each game, Playa3ull uses a single token across its ecosystem for stability and broader utility."So, our coin comes into existence through our node system... half the coin goes to the company for company function, and half the coin goes to the nodes,"he explained, outlining a