Welcome to Episode 158

Greetings, dedicated readers and passionate writers! In this episode, I’m excited to share some of my favorite narratives alongside those nominated by our fantastic editors and community members. Below, you'll find links to these intriguing pieces, along with an overview of our recent publication activities.

With the addition of several new writers at ILLUMINATION, our workload is set to expand significantly. I mentioned them in my previous collection, so I encourage you to give them a warm welcome and delve into their stories. These newcomers would greatly benefit from the support of seasoned writers.

One of my standout reads came from Dr. Yildiz, who discussed how intermittent fasting can alleviate digestive issues—something I personally struggled with until I tried this method. His insights, backed by robust scientific research, have truly convinced me. For those who aren't members, here’s a friend link to access it.

In today’s update, Mike uncovered a concerning correlation between alcohol consumption and cancer.

Additionally, I found Mike's recent works on health and science particularly inspiring, such as:

• Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment: Delivering Proteins Inside Cells with Hybrid Nanotubes.
• Global Health Crisis Deepens: Alarming Spike in STIs Overshadows Progress on HIV and Hepatitis.
• How Improving VO2max Highly Enhanced My HRV in My Golden Years.

You can explore more of Mike's contributions in this collection.

Due to my recent focus on publishing and curation, my writing has slowed down a bit; however, I managed to put together a brief tech-inspired story. I hope it resonates with my readers soon.

Let’s also welcome Karen Goldfarb, a new writer on Medium, and Tejus Yakhob, who is also joining our ranks. Mike has introduced Naya Monroe, MA, LCDC-I, a relatively new but experienced writer. She recently penned a heartfelt piece about music therapy for the Health and Science publication.

Dr. Yildiz’s latest memoir is both inspiring and impactful. His recent work on Design Thinking for Artists is another remarkable addition to his collection. He even crafted a strong satirical letter addressing scammers, who have been spamming his stories once again.

Just last weekend, I compiled a collection of the boosted stories from the past two weeks, featuring 30 new gems for your enjoyment.

In an effort to keep my creative juices flowing, I've written a brief piece about gaming titled, "Why I Believe Gaming Can Be Healthy If Played Correctly," as well as a report on a recent ransomware cyberattack targeting an Australian healthcare organization—echoing a similar incident from a few years ago.

Engaging Gaming Insights

Here’s Mike’s latest collection featuring numerous captivating stories.

Mike's Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #120

One of my personal favorites was by Lawson Wallace, who discussed his journey and successes on YouTube while also supporting our writers as an editor at ILLUMINATION.

My Unexpected Success on YouTube Has Given Me the Courage to Dream Bigger

I also read some enlightening research pieces authored by Dr. Yildiz, including:

• Why Black Youth Die from Asthma 7 Times More Than White & Potential Solutions.
• Research into Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the US Indicates in All-Cause of Mortality Among Young People.

Mike curated my story alongside an emotional piece inspired by several Australian films that resonated with him.

New Invitations for Writers

Dr. Yildiz has extended an invitation from his secondary account, Dr. Mehmet Yildiz (Tech), which I found to be quite motivating. Below, I’ll introduce this new publication along with its submission guidelines.

Invitation to a New ILLUMINATION Publication Called "Health & Science"

Dr. Adam Tabriz is another valuable contributor, volunteering to be an editor for the ILLUMINATION group. We need more experienced editors like him.

Meet Dr. Adam Tabriz, MD, on the Health & Science Publication of ILLUMINATION

Dr. Tabriz has established a specialized publication, and we should all congratulate him and consider contributing as writers or readers. More details will follow soon. You can apply through our standard writer registration portal.

Dr. Mehmet Yildiz has shared friend links to samples of his boosted stories to encourage non-members to join Medium. I plan to follow his advice, as reading engagement can be low. He suggests other writers create similar collections with friend links and share them within ILLUMINATION-Curated or other publications. Here's his invitation.

Boosted Stories for New Readers

Friend Links to My Sample Boosted Stories for Non-Members of Medium.com

Friend Links to the Boosted Stories of Pernoste & Dahl

My Boosted Work on Medium with Friend Links

My Sample Stories for New Readers of ILLUMINATION-Curated

Gill McCulloch's Top Boosted Stories on Medium.com With Friend Links for Non-Members

In a significant update, we informed the writers of the Lampshade that monetization of their content is no longer permitted. Human-generated content remains unaffected.

POLICY: No More Monetization of AI-Generated Content on Medium.

Sharing Our Collection

I volunteered to compile a list of this collection for easy sharing on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Reddit, and Quora. You can find all our sharing options via the link provided by Dr. Yildiz.

Our dedicated editors and curators have explained how we promote non-boosted stories, which constitute over 99% of our content. I play a crucial role in enhancing visibility for these stories. Thank you, everyone, for your continued support on this incredible journey.

Here are today’s featured stories from our talented ILLUMINATION writers:

• Emerging Concerns of Elevated Uric Acid on Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Impotence, & Dementia by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz.
• LXRs: Why Liver X Receptors Take Center Stage for Health Research with Multiple Clinical Trials by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz.
• Scientists Develop Powerful New Compounds to Address Visceral Fat and Inflammation by Mike Broadly, DHSc.
• Disappearing Shoes And My Patience That Ran Away With Them by Rebecca Romanelli.
• The Laughing River Laughs At You by Christyl Rivers, PhD.
• How Letting Go Can Transform Your Life? by Leonid Hass.
• Motivation Is Key by JS O'Keefe.
• Settle For The Better Choice by The Nerd.
• Heading for the Caribbean: Sailing from Canada Outside the Hurricane Season by Ax GM.
• Why is a narcissist obsessed with you? by Karolina L.
• This 10-Year-Old Boy Killed Himself by Andrew Quint.
• How to Pick Your Life Partner-Part 1 by Sixth Sense.
• Age is Not a Barrier to Achieve Greatness by Dr. Preeti Singh.
• Cholesterol Denialism: Unmasking the Pseudoscience by Adam Ray Tabriz, MD.
• Leaders: If You Want to Win, Don't Focus On Winning by Gaurav Jain.
• 3 Lessons That Changed My Creator Business (w/less Than 500 Followers) by Tina Lopez.
• My Top 5 Stories About Solar and Geo Magnetic Storms by Cee Cee.
• Whispers of the Dreaming Treetops by Prasidha Varadarajan.
• Advice For Ending A Toxic Relationship by Kamran Shahid Butt.
• DevGenius: The Ultimate Game Development Challenge by Kamran Shahid Butt.
• The Evolution of Accounting Embracing AI in Financial Systems by Amad Haider.
• Celebrating My First Profitable Month On Medium by Molly Toner.
• Faith vs. Policy: Inside Jessica Tapia's Battle for Religious Freedom in Education by Dr. ADAM TABRIZ.
• The Golf Experience I'll Never Forget by Lewiscoaches.
• 3 Mentally Strong Habits For Success by Her Again.
• True Science and Remarkable Art Behind Forgiveness for Health, Wellness, and Happiness by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz.
• The Enchanted Quill: Unveiling the Magic of Effective Storytelling in Fantasy Books by Andreea Cristea.
• Finding Comfort in Blocks: How Minecraft Eased My First Time Loneliness and Intense Grief at 17 by Aiden (Illumination Gaming).
• Here's How I Improved My VO2max After My 60s with Persistence and Guidance. by Mike Broadly, DHSc.
• My Perspectives on the Ukraine Invasion Two Years Later as a Ukrainian Descendant by Oksana Kukurudza's Sunflowers Rarely Break.
• What I Think About Wedding Photography After 12 Years by Silviu-Florin Salomia.
• Debunking 4 Major Myths of an Assault Weapons Ban (Part 2) by David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸.
• To Anyone Who's Always Busy, Read This by Tim Denning.
• Hannah's Journal Offers Some Valuable Lessons by Jill Ebstein.
• The Penultimate Arguments Against the Black Hole of Nihilism by Alex Elkjær Vasegaard.
• Is History Repeating Itself? Is Israel vs. Hamas Vietnam All Over Again? by Bob Phillips.
• Ocean Spray Wings by Amy Christie.
• What NOT to do to Resolve Conflict. by Angelica Mendez.
• Dementia: An Overview of "Mini-Mental State Examination" Tests for Aging Population by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz.
• What's the Saddest Meal You've Ever Eaten? by Betty Van Cleve.
• Three Great Mindfulness Sayings to Keep Your Day Tuned Up by Blair Abee.
• How To Never Let The Medium Algorithm Forget You by bluesapphire.
• Mastering Information Architecture, Strategies by C. L. Beard.
• Short Videos, Big Messages by Charlene Ann Mildred.
• What I'd Tell My Younger Self by Chet Chung.
• The Eenie-Weenie: Alan Watts' Metaphor for the Self Illusion by Cristiano Luchini.
• Upside Down Frittata. by Dr. John Frederick Rose.
• 10 Foods to Fight Alzheimer's; Try to Eat More of These Foods. by Dean Gee.
• Layoffs And Revenue Loss: What Is Ailing Snap? 📉 by Ekant Mate (AWS APN Ambassador).
• What Does It Mean to Provide Value? by Elena Vellani.
• Showing Kindness And Being Generous Should Not Be Difficult by Floyd Mori.
• Unwanted Wings by Pernoste & Dahl.
• The Beauty Within by Tom Kane.
• 7 Things You Need to Know About GPS by Frost.
• Just Do It. How To Do Anything Extraordinary by Gavin Robert.
• Find Balance, Find Joy: Celebrating World Yoga Day by Irshad.
• If Feeling Lost In The Dark, Be The Beacon by James Boylan.
• My Stomach Talks by Jan G Sokol.
• Reading Antique Books by Jim Parton.
• We Are All More Alike Than Different by John Whye.
• Observation: Remarkable Effects of Phentermine in 9 Obese People in Last 6 Months by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz.
• UNPACKING MY LIFE by Joseph Atisu.
• The Beauty and Complexity of Ageing by Kingsley Asuamah.
• 21 Tips on Qi, Qi Gong, and Acupuncture by Lewiscoaches.
• You Don't Know Black History Until You Read This Book! by Melissa Baltazar.
• The Fake Debate by Mitch Trachtenberg.
• How to Gain Muscle in Three Weeks by Nathan Forte.
• Day 2 of 30 Days Writing Challenge About How I Spent My Day by Prakriti Sharma.
• Embracing the Second Self: The Power and Purpose of the Alter Ego by Rajeev Mudumba.
• The Value Of A Man Is Not What He Owns — But What He Gives: S.a.n.a.h.
• CGM Meets AI: My Personal Health Tech Experiment — Part 2 by Sebastiano Armeli.
• Why Do Many People Seem Not So Sad After the Death of a Loved One? by Shuai Li.
• How To Get Through Tough Times in Life. by Sifawu Usikalu.
• Gospel Nuggets Convert to Big Pieces of Gold! February 21, 2024 by Roger Himes Esquire.
• How To Become a Better Reader in 6 Minutes by Sufyan Maan, M.Eng.
• Life Lessons from My Gym Partner Changed My Views on Everything. by Vis Kenmei.
• What I'm Doing To Prepare For The Upcoming Recession by William.

Connect with Us

Thank you for indulging in these remarkable stories. Dr. Yildiz has conducted numerous interviews with writers, and if you're interested in being featured, please reach out to him on Slack or contact me, and I’ll pass your message along.

For those new to our community, here’s an onboarding pack that covers everything you need to know.

Master Copy: Onboarding Information for New Writers

Let’s extend a warm welcome to the new writers joining us today!

Announcement of 200+ New Writers Joining ILLUMINATION Today #49

A Special Welcome to New Writers on New Year's Day from the Chief Editor

A Special Welcome to New Writers on Christmas Day from the Chief Editor

New writers may find valuable insights in the attached list, which includes numerous compelling stories authored by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz.

New writers, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me on Slack or our Discord server if you need assistance. I’ve provided information about these platforms below.

Join Us on Social Platforms

An Introduction to ILLUMINATION Slack Workspace

ILLUMINATION Discord: Video Introduction to Beginners

Communicate and Collaborate with Writers on the Illumination Discord Server

About Me

I write articles focusing on gaming, filmmaking, social media, and design, and I also create content for YouTube. Thank you for subscribing to my channel for updates on my Medium posts. I’ve launched a new website to freely share my content and promote the works of writers contributing to my publications on Medium. I also maintain a Substack newsletter. Let’s connect on Twitter and LinkedIn.

I manage two publications on Medium: one dedicated to video gamers and another for YouTubers and podcasters. Additionally, I volunteer as an editor for Illumination Integrated Publications and actively participate in collaborative efforts within the Slack workspace.

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