{"podcast":{"title":"Productive Passions","slug":"productive-passions-6735307","podcast_index_feed_id":6735307,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/productivepassions/feed.xml","website_url":"https://productivepassions.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17459024/prodpassionlogo_dtqgr8.jpg","author":"christytagye","episode_count":64,"summary":"Change is happening everywhere eliciting excitement and anticipation in its wake. How do we harness that excitement for ourselves when we find work to be overwhelming, monotonous, or dissatisfying and we’re ready for change? That’s the question we’re looking to answer as we talk with guests who have turned their passion into meaningful work! Productive Passions - hosted by Christy Tagye - takes us on a journey with guests who have dared to reshape their lives and follow their dreams. In each episode, we have candid conversations with people who have embraced change jumping headfirst into uncertainty and following their passions. We’ll explore their stories, experiences, sources of support, and what fuels their motivation to persevere when things aren’t sunshine and rainbows. Hear from experts who provide valuable advice, and resources for actionable steps to begin your transformative journey. New episodes drop on the second Friday of each month. Subscribe to Productive Passions wherever you listen to podcasts and never miss an episode!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T12:19:31.813752+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/productive-passions-6735307"},"episode":{"title":"What the Middle East Conflict Means for Your Money, Food, and the Global Economy | Ep. 58","slug":"what-the-middle-east-conflict-means-for-your-money-food-and-the-global-economy-ep-58","published_at":"2026-04-27T16:16:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/productive-passions-6735307/what-the-middle-east-conflict-means-for-your-money-food-and-the-global-economy-ep-58","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/productive-passions-6735307","url":"https://productivepassions.podbean.com/e/what-the-middle-east-conflict-means-for-your-money-food-and-the-global-economy-ep-58/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4spat4a944rkhwv2/Productive_Pasion_Ian_Live_Episode_1_98zxg.mp3","summary":"What if the biggest impact of the Middle East conflict isn’t happening overseas, but in your grocery bill, travel plans, investments, and cost of living? Most coverage focuses on headlines. This conversation focuses on what it actually means for your decisions. In this episode of Productive Passions, Dr. Ian Ralby, global maritime security expert and international lawyer, returns to break down the deeper dynamics shaping this moment. From oil markets and food supply to global trade routes and shifting power structures, he connects the dots between global events and everyday life. This is not a political debate. It’s a clear, grounded look at how global conflict, supply chains, energy markets, and economic systems intersect and why understanding those connections is critical for leaders, business owners, and anyone trying to navigate uncertainty. At its core, this conversation is about clarity, context, and resilience and what it takes to make better decisions in a complex, interconnected world. 🎯 Today’s Takeaways (Top Insights) This conflict isn’t distant, it’s personalIt’s already influencing costs, markets, travel, and day-to-day decision-making. Oil prices are being driven by perception, not just supplyMarkets are reacting to messaging as much as reality, creating hidden instability. The Strait of Hormuz is a global pressure pointDisruptions here ripple across energy, trade, and international markets. Recovery will take longer than most expectEven in a best-case scenario, the effects could last years, not weeks. Food prices may be the biggest downstream riskFertilizer shortages and supply chain disruptions could hit hardest in the months ahead. Rising food costs often lead to broader instabilityHistory shows food insecurity is a major trigger for unrest. There’s no…","meta_description":"What if the biggest impact of the Middle East conflict isn’t happening overseas, but in your grocery bill, travel plans, investments, and cost of living?…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3042,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/productive-passions-6735307/episodes/what-the-middle-east-conflict-means-for-your-money-food-and-the-global-economy-ep-58/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/productive-passions-6735307/what-the-middle-east-conflict-means-for-your-money-food-and-the-global-economy-ep-58.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}