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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 34 MIN

S16E5 - The Buzzards Be Circling

from The Golden Spoon · host McCahill & Jeremy

Send us Fan MailThe phrase "the buzzards are circling" symbolizes that trouble, downfall, or severe challenges are imminent, often implying that enemies or negative circumstances are waiting for a person's demise. This metaphor signifies a period where one feels vulnerable, watched, or under attack by overwhelming problems. Key interpretations of this idiom include: Impending Danger: It indicates that a situation is critical, and a "final blow" to one's happiness, career, or health might be close.Opportunistic Threats: Similar to how vultures wait for a weakened animal, this represents people or problems feeding on one's misfortunes, weaknesses, or failures.Environmental/Spiritual Stress: It can represent intense, unrelenting pressures that seem to "haunt" a person, encouraging a need for resilience or, in some contexts, spiritual, or emotional, defense.Cycles of Life: On a more neutral note, it can represent the natural, albeit harsh, process of change, loss, and eventual renewal.Strategies often associated with this metaphor, particularly in challenging times, include remaining vigilant, staying strong, and, as suggested by some, "not dying"This week we would like to highlight Insights Therapy if you would like to learn more or donate click the link below https://www.insightstherapy.com/counseling-services/eating-disorders/binge-eatingPlease leave a comment and review our episode and give some feedback on what we can improve on!Thank You All For Listening and DownloadingSupport the showThe 988 Lifeline988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) https://988lifeline.org/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4lnQce2gqnZIjxzlvl5oSv?si=gdOehC20R-SPoUU4lafyRQ&utm_source=copy-linkFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086740326701&mibextid=ZbWKwYoutube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqEcbkA7c93lGKDaBBymG64tIWczQCLNJInsta - https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=k6aivqg2vlea&utm_content=pegvqopTwitter - https://twitter.com/1TheGoldenSpoon?t=iEZUUNh2TjeQzjuS6af-Hg&s=09Dicord - https://discord.gg/Te8Q6XYc

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