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 examines Donald Trump’s sweeping effort to affix his name to major national institutions — from the Kennedy Center to the U.S. Institute of Peace to a newly announced class of nuclear‑capable Navy battleships — and unpacks the legal, political, and symbolic battles these moves have triggered. It explores what this pattern reveals about Trump’s governing style, his approach to legacy, and the broader fight over power, memory, and national identity in American public life. The show wraps with an interview featuring Lauren Tetenbaum, a therapist, advocate, and author whose work helps women navigate the emotional, physical, and identity shifts of midlife. She is the author of Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life’s Next Period, a candid, practical guide that demystifies the transition and equips women with real‑world tools.

Hour 2 examines Donald Trump&rsquo;s sweeping effort to affix his name to major national institutions &mdash; from the Kennedy Center to the U.S. Institute of Peace to a newly announced class of nuclear‑capable Navy battleships &mdash; and unpacks the legal, political, and symbolic battles these moves have triggered. It explores what this pattern reveals about Trump&rsquo;s governing style, his approach to legacy, and the broader fight over power, memory, and national identity in American public life. The show wraps with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://thecounselaur.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Lauren Tetenbaum</a>, a therapist, advocate, and author whose work helps women navigate the emotional, physical, and identity shifts of midlife. She is the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://thecounselaur.com/millennialmenopausebook/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life&rsquo;s Next Period</a>, a candid, practical guide that demystifies the transition and equips women with real‑world tools.

Hour 2: Branding America, Trump‑Style | Lauren Tetenbaum on Reinventing Midlife

 Episode 78 begins with an examination of the U.S. extraction of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, tracing how years of indictments, failed negotiations, and mounting regional pressure culminated in their removal and transfer to New York. It then outlines the varied political and diplomatic reactions across the hemisphere, highlighting how governments, institutions, and analysts are interpreting the operation’s implications for Venezuela and the broader regional order. The hour concludes with an interview featuring Nancy Lee Gulbrandsen, a Florida‑based author and humorist whose satirical dating guide, Swipe Left: The Savvy Woman’s Guide to Decoding Men’s Dating Profiles, transforms her own online‑dating misadventures into sharp, empowering commentary for women. She brings wit, candor, and a distinctly modern voice to her work, helping readers navigate the chaos of contemporary romance with humor and insight.

&nbsp;Episode 78 begins with an examination of the U.S. extraction of Nicol&aacute;s Maduro and Cilia Flores, tracing how years of indictments, failed negotiations, and mounting regional pressure culminated in their removal and transfer to New York. It then outlines the varied political and diplomatic reactions across the hemisphere, highlighting how governments, institutions, and analysts are interpreting the operation&rsquo;s implications for Venezuela and the broader regional order. The hour concludes with an interview featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://nancyleegulbrandsen.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Nancy Lee Gulbrandsen</a>, a Florida‑based author and humorist whose satirical dating guide,&nbsp;<a href="https://a.co/d/23OsB90" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Swipe Left: The Savvy Woman&rsquo;s Guide to Decoding Men&rsquo;s Dating Profiles</a>, transforms her own online‑dating misadventures into sharp, empowering commentary for women. She brings wit, candor, and a distinctly modern voice to her work, helping readers navigate the chaos of contemporary romance with humor and insight.

Hour 1: The Maduro Extraction Shockwave | Nancy Lee Gulbrandsen on Surviving Modern Dating

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.

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