Guest: Ramaa Krishnan, founder of the Full Bloomed Lotus Center for Self-Awareness, is a teacher and author who is out with a new book, “The Yoga of Self-Love” — which offers a step-by-step guide to self-discovery and healing.

Guest: Ramaa Krishnan, founder of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fullbloomedlotus.com/">Full Bloomed Lotus Center for Self-Awareness</a>, is a teacher and author who is out with a new book, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.fullbloomedlotus.com/ramaa-s-book">The Yoga of Self-Love</a>&rdquo; &mdash; which offers a step-by-step guide to self-discovery and healing.

Tune in each week, as an established lawyer, and a self- proclaimed “man of the people,” debate some of the hottest issues impacting our city, state and nation. 

Tune in each week, as an established lawyer, and a self- proclaimed “man of the people,” debate some of the hottest issues impacting our city, state and nation.

Shake It Off with Mert & Lucas

Hour 1 - Find Self-Love, Unlock Your Destiny and Purpose

Hour 2 delivers a brisk year‑end review of 2025, guiding listeners through the year’s major headlines, cultural milestones, political developments, and unforgettable “did that really happen?” moments in a fast‑paced multiple‑choice format. It transforms the year’s defining events into an engaging, structured recap that invites listeners to test their memory and revisit the stories that shaped the past twelve months. The show wraps with an interview featuring Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and author of Pain & Purpose: My Journey to Mental Strength, who shares her deeply personal story of loss, perseverance, and the disciplined mindset required to rebuild a life from the inside out.

Hour 2 delivers a brisk year‑end review of 2025, guiding listeners through the year&rsquo;s major headlines, cultural milestones, political developments, and unforgettable &ldquo;did that really happen?&rdquo; moments in a fast‑paced multiple‑choice format. It transforms the year&rsquo;s defining events into an engaging, structured recap that invites listeners to test their memory and revisit the stories that shaped the past twelve months. The show wraps with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://cristibundukamara.mentallystrong.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Dr. Cristi Bundukamara</a>, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and author of&nbsp;<a href="https://a.co/d/bpxuOXe" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Pain &amp; Purpose: My Journey to Mental Strength</a>, who shares her deeply personal story of loss, perseverance, and the disciplined mindset required to rebuild a life from the inside out.

Hour 2: The 2025 Year‑End Pop Quiz | Dr. Cristi Bundukamara on Pain and Purpose   

Episode 77 opens with an examination of the Feeding Our Future scandal, the largest pandemic‑relief fraud in U.S. history, in which a Minnesota nonprofit and its affiliates allegedly siphoned off nearly $1 billion in federal child‑nutrition funds by submitting claims for meals that were never served. Governor Tim Walz’s administration is facing sharp criticism for inadequate oversight, ignoring whistleblower warnings, and continuing payments despite multiple red flags. The hour concludes with an interview featuring Aymie Daniels—Managing Director of Prophet Source and the author of An American Awakening, a book that explores how personal disruption can spark clarity, resilience, and deeper alignment. Drawing on her background in holistic health, corporate finance, and her Mind Awareness & Development philosophy, Aymie helps people harness their inner power and rise to their highest potential.

 

Episode 77 opens with an examination of the Feeding Our Future scandal, the largest pandemic‑relief fraud in U.S. history, in which a Minnesota nonprofit and its affiliates allegedly siphoned off nearly $1 billion in federal child‑nutrition funds by submitting claims for meals that were never served. Governor Tim Walz&rsquo;s administration is facing sharp criticism for inadequate oversight, ignoring whistleblower warnings, and continuing payments despite multiple red flags. The hour concludes with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://prophetsource.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://prophetsource.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767196029278000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1dze_IBbB-11LuQSCsLX8P">Aymie Daniels</a> &mdash; Managing Director of Prophet Source and the author of <a href="https://a.co/d/hvPAcwr" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://a.co/d/hvPAcwr&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767196029278000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3i-mTEVdoXTXZoVoRdP0NA" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16">An American Awakening</a>, a book that explores how personal disruption can spark clarity, resilience, and deeper alignment. Drawing on her background in holistic health, corporate finance, and her Mind Awareness &amp; Development philosophy, Aymie helps people harness their inner power and rise to their highest potential.
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Hour 1: Inside the Feeding Our Future Fraud | Aymie Daniels on Finding Strength in Crisis

This second hour unpacks the enigma of Santa Claus—how a beloved childhood figure evolved into a global symbol shaped by commerce, culture, and social conditioning, with belief patterns, global traditions, and psychological impacts woven throughout. The hour continues with an examination of Santa’s origins, commercialization, and cultural influence, capped by a lighthearted trivia quiz that highlights both the charm and complexity of the myth. The show wraps with an interview featuring Dr. Anthony Silard, a leadership scholar and professor of public policy, whose new book Love and Suffering (2025) examines the emotional barriers that hold us back from love, leadership, and meaning.

This second hour unpacks the enigma of Santa Claus&mdash;how a beloved childhood figure evolved into a global symbol shaped by commerce, culture, and social conditioning, with belief patterns, global traditions, and psychological impacts woven throughout. The hour continues with an examination of Santa&rsquo;s origins, commercialization, and cultural influence, capped by a lighthearted trivia quiz that highlights both the charm and complexity of the myth. The show wraps with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://theartoflivingfree.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Dr. Anthony Silard</a>, a leadership scholar and professor of public policy, whose new book&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Love-Suffering-Emotional-Prevent-Experiencing/dp/0981785379/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Love and Suffering&nbsp;(2025)</a>&nbsp;examines the emotional barriers that hold us back from love, leadership, and meaning.

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