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In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.As we continue our study in this fantastic insight of the Women of the Bible, this morning we will finish our study on Deborah and Jael.Deborah (a bee) & Jael (wild or mountain goat) – Warrior WomenDeborah is one of the major judges (other words more of a charismatic military leaders, not a justice type judge figure) in the story of how Israel takes the land of Canaan. Deborah summons Barak to lead the battle against the Canaanites; he agrees, but only if she accompanies him. Barak and his warriors destroy all the Canaanites except Sisera, who seeks refuge with but is killed by Jael. Later rabbis acknowledged Deborah as a prophet but, due to their discomfort with women leaders, blunted her impact by speculating about her husband, reading her self-identification in the Song of Deborah in Judges 5 as hubris, and minimizing her role as judge. Deborah led the Israelites in peace and in war. She was a prophetess, but when war came she devised a battle strategy that gave the out-numbered and badly equipped Israelite troops victory over their Canaanite enemy. Meanwhile woman, Jael, used a tent peg and a mallet to finish off the unfortunate enemy general, Sisera.The story of Deborah describes the unlikely victory of the Israelites, led by the wisdom of Deborah, over superior Canaanite [do you remember who these people were?] forces. After the battle, the defeated Canaanite general Sisera was killed by a Kenite woman called Jael. Deborah's achievement was significant because the battle gave the Israelites their first access to the fertile and prosperous Plain of Esdraelon and part of the Plain of Sharon.Jael's story is similar to the one told about David and Goliath. A small, weak person, Jael, triumphs over a terrifying and apparently invincible warrior, Sisera. The story celebrates the defeat of Israel's enemies and the power of Israel's Elohim. The story of Deborah and Jael contains four main sections: 1 Deborah, a judge of Israel, summoned Barak (Judges 4:1-11, 5:1-18). When war and oppression come, Deborah acted as a leader of the people. She chose the most able military general and told him what he must do. 2 The battle was fought: Sisera fled (Judges 4:12-16, 5: 19-23). The superior enemy forces were routed, their troops were slaughtered, and the Israelites were jubilant. Their faith in their Yahweh was strengthened. Sisera, the enemy general, fled from the battlefield towards the encampment of Jael the Kenite woman. 3 Jael met Sisera, and killed him (Judges 4:17-24, 5:24-27). Jael called Sisera into her tent, hid him and fed him. After he fell asleep Jael killed him by driving a tent peg through the side of his head. She was hailed as a national heroine by the pursuing Israelite forces, led by Deborah and Barak. 4 The mother of Sisera (Judge 5:28-30). Sisera's mother and the noblewomen who surrounded her waited for her son to return. But as the reader knows, he was already dead by Jael's hand. The Song of Deborah (Judges 5) is dated at about 1285-1265BC, near when these events happened. It is a vivid picture, giving more details than Judges 4. For example, it contains a series of curses on those tribes who did not help in the battle, planting the seed for a later separation of the northern and southern tribes of Israel.Deborah is the only woman judge mentioned in the Book of Judges. The people of her time had no difficulty in accepting her as a judge. This suggests that judges were seen as ‘Yahweh's people', and their gender was unimportant.It is always sin which puts things out of Yahweh's order, and all kinds of complications follow. At this time, the children of Israel did evil in the sight of Yahweh, and "Yahweh sold them into the hand of Jabin “one who is intelligence', king of Canaan, that reigned in Hazor “village”; the captain of whose host was Sisera “battle array”, which dwelt in Harosheth “workmanship” [so called from the different races, possible giants included]of the Gentiles." Again and again, this history had been repeated. Yahweh had fulfilled His word, "If ye will not hearken unto Me, and will not do all these commandments; and if ye shall despise My statutes, or if your soul abhor My judgments, so that ye will not do all My commandments, but that ye break My covenant: I will also do this unto you;…I will set My face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you." (Lev. 26:14-17.) The Battle: Phase 1Deborah summoned as many Israelite tribesmen as she could get – the main contingent was from Naphtali and Zebulun. Some of the tribes would not come, but those who did camped at Mount Tabor.It was hilly ground, easily defensible, with a flanking position facing the Jezreel Valley. There was excellent visibility in all directions. The sloping ground gave the Israelites security against any Canaanite chariot attack.The main Canaanite army base was at “Harosheth of the Gentiles.” This must have been close to the Valley of Jezreel, for the site of the decisive battle was near Megiddo, in the western section of the valley.Just before the battle, a flash flood swelled the nearby Wadi Kishon and turned the battleground into deep mud (documented in the Song of Deborah 5:4-5), giving the Israelite foot soldiers the advantage over the Canaanite chariots. The Battle: Phase 2Deborah guessed that when Sisera was told about the Israelite deployment, he would concentrate all his forces at Mount Tabor, to contain Barak.Eventually, Sisera would have reasoned, Barak would be forced out into the open to fight on the open plain – where he could be defeated.But Deborah had a second force at her disposal, militia she had gathered from Ephraim. She used this body of soldiers to draw Sisera away from his vigil opposite Mount Tabor, towards the swampy area of the Kishon River in the western part of the Jezreel Valley.She must have provided good reason for him to abandon his first position – tantalizingly, the Bible does not tell us what it was.But it must have been a movement threatening the unprotected plain. Only this would have induced Sisera to break camp and move in the direction of the Kishon River, to secure the narrow pass between the Carmel and the Tivon hills leading from the Jezreel Valley into the coastal plain. Whatever this feint was, it worked.The Battle: Phase 3The opposing forces watched each other for a few days. One guesses that Deborah was waiting for rain to turn the Kishon and its tributaries into a mire. When she received the confirmation she hoped for, she gave Barak the sign to attack: ‘Up, for this is the day in which the Lord hath delivered Sisera into thine hand' (Judges 4:13).Her assault caught Sisera's troops in the flanks or rear, or possibly both. At that point the Ephraimite force joined the main battle. ‘And the Lord discomfited Sisera, and all his chariots, and all his host, with the edge of the sword before Barak' (Judges 4:15).There was a wonderful irony in this. Baal, the main god of the Canaanite forces, was god of storms and weather. He was worshipped by the Canaanites, with Anat, a fierce goddess who fought vigorously to protect her family. Yet the Canaanites lost the battle because of a storm!The Israelites could hardly believe their luck. Yahweh, their Elohim, was clearly superior to the gods of the Canaanites.Abandoning his army, Sisera fled on foot away from the battlefield, towards the encampment of Jael, the Kenite woman (Judges 4:12-16).Jael had her own tent, separate from her husband's tent. At this period in Israelite history it was still common for several women to be married to one man. In such a case, each wife had her tent, which she made, pitched and maintained herself. When she had children, they lived with her in this tent.‘So he turned aside to her into the tent, and she covered him with a rug. Then he said to her, “Please give me a little water to drink; for I am thirsty”. She opened a skin of milk and gave him a drink and covered him. He said to her “Stand at the entrance of the tent, and if anybody comes and asks you “Is anyone here?” say “No”.When Sisera arrived at the encampment in the last stages of exhaustion and terror, Jael saw him and called him to her tent.  One point to notice is that Sisera went into Jael's tent, not the tent of Heber her husband. The ancient laws of hospitality in the Middle East were very strict. A guest, once ritually invited into the home, had to be protected and cared for, even at the expense of everyone else in the house. But only the chief man of the household could offer ritual hospitality. Sisera went into Jael's tent. She covered him with a rug, which suggests that he was afraid and wanted to hide. He asked for water. She gave him a drink of goat's milk. Exhausted from the battle and his flight, he fell asleep.Faced with a man who was far superior to her in physical strength, Jael used her wits and courage. She took the wooden hammer used to put up her tent and one of the pegs that held the tent ropes, and then with one expert blow she drove the peg deep into the side of Sisera's head. Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com 

Republicans are abandoning Trump over the Iran war and gas prices — six weeks before the 2026 midterms, is it too late? Democrat Matt Robison and Republican strategist Matt Wylie break down GOP candidates scrubbing Trump from their websites and breaking with him on the Iran war, Trump's UN speech, Xi Jinping's state visit, the Trump TV flop, the AI arms race, and why the 2026 midterm map is collapsing for Republicans.Get Matt's weekly analysis at Worth Knowing with Matt Robison: https://worthknowing.substack.comSubscribe free: https://worthknowing.substack.com/subscribeIn this episode:- Salazar, Rogers and Donalds put distance between themselves and Trump — and why a break this late is too little, too late (lessons from the 2010 ACA vote)- Trump's UN speech: Iran, Venezuela, Cuba and the Greenland deal- Xi Jinping's state visit, affordability, and the U.S.-China AI race- Trump TV launches, and a Trump-appointed judge restores press access- The AI Force, "super intelligence," and the preparedness paradox- The Battlefield: Susan Collins' scandal, warning lights in Florida and Iowa, a D+8.5 generic ballot, and $110 million in GOP ad bookings in Trump +10 districts- Dose of Hope: Bryson DeChambeau grows the game, and from Aristotle's school to the first gene therapy for Sanfilippo syndromeChapters:0:00 Cold open and rundown0:58 Republicans abandon ship3:52 UN Fight Club6:05 Xi Jinping's state visit9:03 Trump TV flops11:25 The AI arms race14:15 The Battlefield: the GOP map collapses25:00 Dose of Hope: Bryson DeChambeau27:02 Dose of Hope: Aristotle to gene therapyRead Matt's deep dive on Susan Collins this Saturday, plus his evidence-based guide to volunteering effectively: https://worthknowing.substack.com#Midterms2026 #Trump #Republicans #PoliticalRehab #Election2026 #Congress #IranWar #AI

Why You Keep Abandoning Yourself (And How to Fix It at the Root Chakra)Are you finding yourself stuck in a cycle of abandoning your own needs—whether that's second-guessing your intuition, people-pleasing, or staying in situations long past when you know you should leave?Self-abandonment isn't just an adult habit; it's a deep, historical pattern held in the energetic body. In this video, we explore how early childhood experiences impact the root chakra, causing us to contract, look outside ourselves for safety, and disconnect from our true power.In this video, you will learn:What self-abandonment actually looks like in daily life (from boundary issues to overriding your intuition).The connection between inner child patterns, early safety, and your root chakra.How the energetic body compensates when we don't feel grounded in ourselves.A simple, real-time energetic practice to help you unfurl, come home to your root chakra, and hold your center in difficult interactions.Healing self-abandonment isn't about thinking your way through it—it's about retraining your energetic system to recognize that you are safe, grounded, and worthy of occupying your own body.Next Steps & Resources:✨Explore the Energy Healing & Intuition Training Program (EHIT):

You can be accomplished, self-aware, and successful—and still be abandoning yourself in ways you don't recognize. For boundaries coach Barb Nangle, that realization didn't come until age 52. Despite years of therapy, self-help, and personal development, it was 12-step recovery that finally helped her recognize patterns of codependency, people-pleasing, overgiving, and putting everyone else's needs ahead of her own. In this candid conversation with Dr. mOe Anderson, Barb explains why changing at midlife and beyond isn't just possible—it can completely transform the way we relate to ourselves and others. They explore internal safety, emotional availability, self-abandonment, and why someone else being disappointed with you doesn't automatically mean you've done something wrong. Barb also offers a powerful distinction between the familiar discomfort of dysfunctional patterns and the temporary discomfort that comes with growth. The goal isn't to never feel uncomfortable. It's to stop treating discomfort like danger. And boundaries aren't necessarily walls. Used well, they can create more honesty, trust, intimacy, and connection—even in relationships that have operated the same way for decades. Memorable Quotes “Discomfort does not mean danger.” — Barb Nangle “Life is made up of the mundane.” — Barb Nangle Key Takeaways Growth has no expiration date. Barb began her major transformation at 52 and continues evolving in her 60s. Internal safety is built from within. Someone else's anger, disappointment, or disapproval doesn't have to become an emergency for you. People-pleasing can become self-abandonment. Constantly prioritizing everyone else may leave little room for your own needs, preferences, and feelings. The discomfort of growth is temporary. New boundaries can feel wrong simply because they're unfamiliar—not because they actually are wrong. Healthy boundaries can strengthen relationships. Clearly communicating what works for you can create greater honesty and connection. Emotional availability starts with yourself. Learning to recognize and honor your own emotions changes what you bring into relationships and what you're willing to accept. Connect with Barb Nangle Website: https://higherpowercc.com Free Internal Safety Resource Pack: https://higherpowercc.com/pack Barb created this resource specifically to help people better understand and begin developing internal safety. If this episode made you recognize a pattern you're ready to change, subscribe to Perpetual mOetion, share the episode, and leave a review. Change your words. Change your world.   Would you like to be a guest on this podcast? Join Podmatch and get access to this show and 1000's of other podcast hosts looking for guests to interview. https://www.joinpodmatch.com/perpetualmoetionwdrmoeanderson  Learn more about Dr. mOe's services and books on her website at www.drmOeAnderson.com.  Follow her on social media!  @drmOeanderson Elevate your public speaking skills with 1x1 or online Public Speaking Coaching (https://drmoeanderson.com/coaching/) Feature your business on this award-winning podcast or book Dr. mOe for a speaking engagement! Contact her today! info@drmoeanderson.com Please support this indie, woman-owned, small business providing free educational and inspirational content. Use one of these secure, fee-free ways to support the production and distribution of this award-winning show:  1. Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/drmoeandu 2. CashApp: $drmoeanderson 3. Venmo: @drmoeanderson  

'This made me cry when I watched it this morning.' Michelle Dewbs reacts to shocking footage appearing to show a man abandoning a child before boarding a small boat from France bound for Britain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jameis Winston has the opportunity he's been waiting for, and Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber believe this could be his final chance to prove he can lead an NFL team. With Jaxson Dart out, Winston inherits a Giants roster that still has weapons, but he must reignite a fan base already devastated by losing its young quarterback. The debate heats up over whether crashing ticket prices are about Dart's injury or simply brutal weather headed for MetLife Stadium. Plus, Evan blasts the idea that stalled Karl-Anthony Towns extension talks have created a “cloud” over the defending champion Knicks. The contract situation could eventually force a difficult decision, but Evan sees no reason it should threaten the Knicks' title defense this season.

On this episode of Fox Across America, Jimmy Failla gives his take on former Vice President Kamala Harris returning to the campaign trail ahead of November's midterm elections. Host of the “Kennedy Saves The World” podcast Kennedy shares her reaction to a crazy story up in Massachusetts involving a mask mandate at a lesbian bar. PLUS, Endeavor PAC founder Tiffany Smiley stops by to talk about how California Governor Gavin Newsom might have missed his window of opportunity to run for president back in 2024. [00:00:00] Kamala returns to campaign with Abdul El-Sayed [00:37:30] Fraud is not a partisan issue [00:56:03] Lesbian bar in Massachusetts eases mask mandates [01:14:10] Kennedy [01:33:05] Tiffany Smiley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New here? Start with our Start Here playlist — five episodes that will change how you think about motherhood. If you've ever struggled with people pleasing and wondered why you put everyone else's needs before your own even when it's costing you, this episode is for you. Psychotherapist Jessica Anne Pressler joins JoAnn to talk about self-abandonment, the pattern of putting everyone else first until you disappear from your own life. They dig into where it starts in childhood, how it shows up as people pleasing and trauma bonding in adult relationships, and how to finally start trusting yourself again. In this episode, you'll learn: What self-abandonment actually means, and why most moms do it without realizing it Why your kids learn more from watching you take care of yourself than from anything you tell them What a trauma bond is and why it can feel like an addiction The gray rock method for dealing with someone who wants a reaction from you A simple script for talking back to the inner voice that keeps you stuck (Jessica calls it "the traitor within") Resources mentioned in this episode: Jessica Anne Pressler on Instagram Jessica's novel, Traitor Within, out now The Happy Home Ladder No Guilt Mom Inner Circle The Happy Mom Reset (free class) The Best Mom is a Happy Mom (JoAnn's book) No Guilt Mom podcast page Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify No Guilt Mom on Instagram No Guilt Mom on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In The Loop opens the show looking back at DeMeco Ryans' Monday press conference and asks whether the Texans head coach may have actually given an answer to the team's real problem without directly answering it. What did DeMeco say that could tell us more about what's really going wrong with this team? Then the guys turn their attention to the struggling Texans rushing attack and ask whether simply being ineffective or unsuccessful on the ground is enough reason to abandon the run. Should Houston keep trying to establish it even when it isn't working, or is it time to find another way offensively? The hour wraps with the Question of the Day: What's an excuse that works every time?

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Is an emphasis on biblical manhood and womanhood a distraction from the gospel—or part of faithfully living it out? In this episode, the guys respond to an anonymous letter questioning NGC's focus on men's and women's ministries, gender roles, and the upcoming women's conference. They discuss the biblical basis for these distinctions, the place of men's and women's ministries in the church, and whether focusing on these issues represents a shift away from gospel-centered ministry.Questions? Email us at podcast@tobethechurch.com

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In this episode of The Better Sex Podcast, I talk with relationship coach and author Shana James, creator of Honest Dating and author of Honest Sex: A Passionate Path to Deeper Connection and Keeping Relationships Alive. Together we explore how honesty can change the way we date, create chemistry, and build relationships where we can be fully ourselves.   Throughout the conversation, Shana shares what she discovered when she started dating again after divorce and why her experience felt so different from the exhausting, disappointing process so many people describe. We talk about the pressure to perform on dates, the belief that chemistry either magically exists or it doesn't, and what becomes possible when we approach another person with curiosity instead of trying to prove that we're desirable or worthy of being chosen.   Shana offers powerful insights from her Honest Dating work, including the shift from proving to choosing, from fantasy to reality, and from anxious attraction to conscious attraction. She explains how "mature honesty" helps us speak more clearly about what we want without blaming or making the other person wrong, and how being willing to communicate can actually create more intimacy, chemistry, and pleasure rather than taking the mystery away.   This episode is an invitation to stop abandoning yourself in the search for love and discover what can happen when dating becomes less about being chosen and more about honestly creating connection. Connect with Shana James Website  https://shanajamescoaching.com/ Podcast: Practicing Love: Have the Best Love and Sex of Your Life After 40 Challenged by love? Take a Quiz:  What Keeps You From Having the Best Love and Sex of Your Life After 40? What Blocks You From Finding Love? Connect with Deborah Skool: https://www.skool.com/better-sex-9290 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@deborahkat9349 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deborahtantrakat/ Podcast Feedback DeborahTantraKat@Gmail.com  Book a breakthrough session with Deborah 
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Myles Toe and Dorian Vasquez join Geo Perez, Derek Drescher, and Allie Mae on On The Gate for a bombshell episode featuring co-host exits, true crime breakdowns, and deep dives into pop culture historyIn This Episode:Derek's Sudden Exit Announcement: Derek blindsides the entire room by revealing plans to leave the podcast, sparking an immediate debate on holding auditions for mentally unstable new co-hosts—or replacing him entirely with AI.True Crime & Legal Double Standards: The studio analyzes the Lindsay Clancy trial juror holdout, dissecting public sympathy, legal tactics, and comparisons to historic trials like Casey Anthony.Pop Culture & Historical Lore: The crew uncovers medieval history behind Black knights, debate representation in the Game of Thrones universe, and examine pop culture icons from Darth Vader to Thundercats.The Stand-Up Scene: A candid look into modern comedy dynamics, Lemaire Lee's recent online drama, why transplants changed Brooklyn, and the realities of performing in Austin vs. Philadelphia.ON THE GATE! ENJOY!Original air date: 9/14/26Join the live chat Wednesday nights at 9pm EST. Uncensored versions of the show streamed Monday and Thursday at 2pm EST on GaSDigital.com. Signup with code OTG for the archive of the show and others like Legion of Skanks, The Regz, and Story Warz. FOLLOWGeo PerezInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/geoperez86/Derek DrescherInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/derekdrescher/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ready for deeper support? Work with me 1:1 https://trueinnerfreedom.com/working-together/  Have you ever felt guilty for taking care of yourself because you're too worried about how someone else will feel? As a highly sensitive person, you may already understand the importance of boundaries, yet guilt still shows up whenever you try to honor your own needs. This episode explores why that happens and reveals the deeper pattern that keeps you feeling responsible for other people's emotional reactions. Understand why empathy can quietly turn into taking responsibility for emotions that aren't yours. Discover what your mind is doing when someone else's disappointment begins to feel like your burden. Learn how guilt starts to loosen when you stop confusing caring about others with carrying their emotional experience. Press play to discover how you can honor your own needs with greater confidence while still caring deeply for the people you love.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Abandoning Old Habits"

(Tisarana Buddhist Monastery) The theme of this Sunday talk: Right effort, cultivating the skillful, and abandoning the unskillful. Luang Por reflects on right effort, and effort as a skill, rather than wholesome and un-wholesome, as it is sometimes referred to. Everything that arises, is natural, even a "murderous impulse". But whether we follow and cultivate it, is what is important. When the skillful is cultivated, we experience benefit for ourselves, and others, when the unskillful is followed and cultivated, it leads to harm, for ourselves and others. The practice of right effort then, lies, in first recognising fully, and discerning what is arising, and secondly, knowing how to follow the skillful, and abandon the unskillful.

A new report from Defense Priorities has a radical proposal: End US alliances with South Korea, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines; drastically cut US military presence in East Asia; declare a non-intervention policy on Taiwan; and shift US military strategy from defending a "first-island chain" defense perimeter to the "second-island chain." Dr. Van Jackson explains the meaning and implications of this proposal and evaluates it from the perspective of anti-militarist anti-imperialism. Based on previous research, he also proposes the standard for "progressive foreign policy," whether progressives and socialists should support this new proposal, and no proposal for changing military strategy has a chance of stabilizing Asia if it does not prioritize the concept of the "Asian Peace." Also this episode: why the 1995 Michael Moore comedy Canadian Bacon explains the US fixation with colonizing Canada in 2026. In the back half of the episode: a mini-lecture on imperialist accounts of World War One, comparing how W.E.B. Du Bois and V.I. Lenin both theorized empire as the cause of World War One but in starkly different ways. W.E.B. Du Bois, “The Souls of White Folk” (1920), https://loa-shared.s3.amazonaws.com/static/pdf/Du_Bois_White_Folk.pdf.  V.I. Lenin, “Chapter 1: The Principle of Socialism and the War of 1914-15,” in Socialism and War (1915), https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1915/s-w/ch01.htm.  Subscribe to the Un-Diplomatic Newsletter: https://www.un-diplomatic.com/ Watch Un-Diplomatic Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@un-diplomaticpodcast Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the individuals and not of any institutions.

(Tisarana Buddhist Monastery) The theme of this Sunday talk: Right effort, cultivating the skillful, and abandoning the unskillful. Luang Por reflects on right effort, and effort as a skill, rather than wholesome and un-wholesome, as it is sometimes referred to. Everything that arises, is natural, even a "murderous impulse". But whether we follow and cultivate it, is what is important. When the skillful is cultivated, we experience benefit for ourselves, and others, when the unskillful is followed and cultivated, it leads to harm, for ourselves and others. The practice of right effort then, lies, in first recognising fully, and discerning what is arising, and secondly, knowing how to follow the skillful, and abandon the unskillful.

Have you ever walked into a room and almost automatically started adjusting yourself? Maybe you hold back what you really think. You soften your opinions. You make yourself more agreeable. Not because you're trying to be dishonest, but because some part of you wants to belong. In this week's episode, Dr. Alison is joined by behavioral scientist and Columbia University professor Dr. Patricia Hewlin to explore the tension between authenticity and belonging. Dr. Hewlin's research on what she calls facades of conformity shows that continually suppressing your values and perspectives in order to fit in can lead to emotional exhaustion and disconnection. But the answer isn't to swing to the other extreme and insist on expressing every part of yourself in every room. We were made for community.  And we were also made to become fully ourselves. The goal isn't to choose one over the other. It's learning how to love other people without losing yourself in the process. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the desire to belong is a healthy human need How to tell the difference between wise compromise and self-abandonment Why staying quiet isn't always people-pleasing How your core values can guide what you share, when you speak up, and when you flex Why “bringing your whole self” doesn't mean bringing every part of yourself everywhere How to navigate relationships or workplaces where being fully yourself may come with a real cost What Dr. Hewlin calls the middle self: authenticity with discernment and accountability Why true authenticity is inherently relational Read Staying True to You: Unlock the Power of Your Middle Self and Live With Confidence, Integrity, and Peace of Mind. More Resources: Listeners get exclusive access to the first 3 chapters of Dr. Alison's newest book, The Secure Soul.  Connect further with @dralisoncook on Instagram

More home sellers are abandoning auctionsMore vendors are switching to private treaty after testing the changing property market.Hosted by Ricardo Gonçalves, this episode examines why more home sellers are moving from auction to private treaty. Domain's Nicola Powell explains the changing sales strategy in a conversation with Tom Kennedy, while Peak Asset Management's Niv Dagan unpacks the ASX 200's 1 per cent fall and the pressure from oil prices above US$100 a barrel.

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Some conservatives are using the same fear-based logic they condemned during COVID—only now the target is AI data centers.Legitimate concerns about water, power, land and infrastructure deserve scrutiny. But when fear becomes the excuse for government control, liberty is at risk.Different fear. Same authoritarian reflex. #Conservatism #ArtificialIntelligence #DataCenters #Liberty #GovernmentOverreach #TheRightSide #FYPSupport the show

This episode is brought to you by Redefining Wealth LIVE. Join me for the transformational experience that will challenge the way you think about success, wealth, and well-being. Redefining Wealth LIVE is where purpose-driven individuals come together to gain clarity, alignment, and momentum in creating lives that truly reflect their values. If you're ready to break free from default thinking and step into a more fulfilled, abundant life, don't miss this event. ✨ About This Season: Redefining Love 2.0 This season of Redefining Wealth is dedicated to redefining what love really means — beyond romance and into how we love ourselves, others, God, and the lives we're creating. We're exploring what it looks like to love without leaving yourself behind — through relationships, self-trust, reciprocity, obedience, and the Six Pillars of Wealth. Subscribe and journey with us as we learn to love without self-abandonment and honor who we are becoming. Episode Summary Welcome back, Purpose Chasers! After a 10-week summer break, Patrice returns to the Redefining Wealth podcast with the foundation for a brand-new season: Redefining Love 2.0. This season begins with a powerful truth—love should never require you to leave yourself. Patrice explores how easily self-abandonment can disguise itself as sacrifice, loyalty, keeping the peace, or even faith, and challenges us to redefine love in a way that allows us to remain honest, whole, and connected to who we are becoming. Building on last season's conversations about alignment, Patrice introduces what it means to move when life gives you a “pebble” instead of waiting for the rock or boulder. Throughout this season, she'll explore love far beyond romance—from relationships, reciprocity, and governing decisions to how we care for our bodies, steward our money, honor our capacity, pursue our purpose, and trust God enough to release what no longer belongs. This is an invitation to love yourself enough to keep meeting who you are now—and to build a life that supports that version of you.   Questions to Ask Yourself: Where have I been calling self-abandonment love, loyalty, or sacrifice? What “pebble” have I already heard but haven't trusted myself enough to honor? What do I genuinely want now, apart from what I wanted years ago or what others expect of me? Where am I over-giving, shrinking, staying silent, or abandoning myself to keep the peace? What would it look like to love others deeply without leaving myself behind?   Want to Redefine Wealth for Yourself? Start Here:

In this segment of The Tara Show, the host discusses an article published by The Federalist titled "GOP Would Rather Cede Texas To Dems Than Its Own Voters". The commentary focuses on internal friction within the Republican Party regarding campaign funding for conservative nominees, specifically highlighting the Texas Senate race involving Republican Ken Paxton. The host criticizes establishment Senate leadership for allegedly withholding political and financial support from grassroots candidates following contested primaries. The discussion frames this dynamic as an institutional betrayal of conservative voters, arguing that party leaders prioritize maintaining establishment control over securing legislative majorities.

Repairing a Friendship ~ My best friend thinks I am abandoning her if I find more friends. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).

September 2026 Energy Forecast: True Scale — Letting Each Thing Be the Size It Is: Adjusting the Part Without Abandoning the WholeSeptember brings greater awareness to the amount ofmeaning, energy, urgency, and response being assigned to what occurs. This is not about making everything larger or smaller. It is about allowing each experience to occupy its true amount of space. Recognizing when something has been made bigger than it actually is, and when something has been minimized even though it carries greater significance.Core September TeachingDo not make the whole life answer for one part. Do not makeone part carry the truth of the whole.September helps the Human System distinguish intensity fromsignificance, urgency from importance, repetition from permanence, and immediacy from consequence.Embodiment Key:Arc of Energetic Proportion — From Undifferentiated Weightto Accurate SignificanceUnderstanding the Movement of SeptemberBuilding on August's Living Re-entry, September begins oncemore of the living person is participating in life. Returning to life also means returning to variation — changed plans, friction, imperfect communication, different needs, and experiences requiring adjustment.September asks what actually needs to change and what doesnot need to become a verdict about the whole.The Five Themes of SeptemberTheme 1: The Part and theWhole — One Point of Friction Stops Becoming a Total VerdictA difficult conversation can remain one conversation. Amistake does not have to become an identity. A difficult day does not have to become a difficult life. At the same time, repetition may reveal that something once treated as isolated has become a larger pattern.Theme 2: Workable Friction— Difficulty Is Differentiated From MisalignmentNot all friction carries the same information. Some mayrequire communication, learning, repair, different pacing, or clearer agreements. Other friction may reveal chronic strain, repeated override, or incompatible terms.Theme 3: The Middle Register — Life Returns to Degrees, Nuance, and Specific ChangeWhen activated, the Human System may move intoall-or-nothing choices: stay or leave, continue or stop, say nothing or explain everything. The Middle Register restores additional degrees of response — a clearer request, stronger boundary, changed pace, pause, or revised agreement.Theme 4: Precise Revision— Form Can Change Without Altering the Soul SignalSometimes the deeper direction remains true while the waywe are living it needs to change. The pace, method, agreement, or form may change while the underlying Soul Signal remains intact.Theme 5: Enough Adjustment— Recalibration Settles When the Actual Need Has Been MetSometimes the conversation has happened, the boundary hasbeen stated, the plan has changed, or the repair has been made — but the Human System keeps correcting.September helps us recognize when enough has been done fornow and the next step is allowing the adjustment to be lived.Enough does not necessarily mean forever. It means noadditional adjustment is required in this moment.Join: Patreon MembershipTo purchase Light Format — A Structural Lexicon:Codified Definitions for Soul Signal, Field Coherence, and Embodied Architecture:https://a.co/d/09V6nG6cWith love, care and gratitude,Henri

Pope Benedict XVI warned about the dictatorship of moral relativism. That problem was already in the Church when he gave that warning 20 years ago and now it is firmly in control of the human mechanisms of the Church.Sponsored by Nelson Insurance Advisorshttps://www.nelsonplan.comSources:https://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration

In today's r/AITAH story, OP is questioning whether walking away from her incarcerated husband makes her the bad guy. Between loyalty, self-preservation and the reality of the situation it comes with tough conversations about where personal limits and boundaries need to be drawn.0:00 Intro0:19 Story 13:56 Story 1 Comments / OP's Replies8:57 Story 1 Update9:59 Story 1 Comments / OP's Replies15:00 Story 215:54 Story 2 Comments18:22 Story 2 Update19:00 Story 2 Comments / OP's Replies20:27 Story 321:41 Story 3 Comments / OP's Reply24:04 Story 3 Update Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson joins Jimmy to argue that damage to U.S. military installations in the Persian Gulf has prompted the Pentagon to reconsider its long-standing military presence in the region, including whether damaged bases should be rebuilt. The two believe the conflict has weakened U.S. influence with Gulf states, which as a result will increasingly seek regional security arrangements independent of Washington, citing a proposed Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani security agreement as an example.  The discussion shifts to growing political divisions in the United States over support for Israel, with both Jimmy and Larry suggesting the issue could fracture the Republican Party and contribute to the emergence of a new political movement. The segment compares this potential realignment to the collapse of the Whig Party in the 1850s and argues that prominent former Trump allies are increasingly breaking with him over U.S. policy toward Israel. Plus segments on Iran potentially losing its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, the Trump/Israel connection to Charlie Kirk's murder and Dr. Fauci's top advisor pleading guilty to intentionally dodging FOIA requests during the COVID pandemic. Also featuring Stef Zamorano, John Cullen, Mischa Paullin and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Kash Patel!

Parents cannot afford to ignore why so many Gen Zers are walking away from Christianity. Understanding the reasons behind this dramatic cultural shift is essential for any Christian parent hoping to nurture enduring faith in their children. In this sobering and highly relevant episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine is joined by guest Laurie Christine (author, podcast host, and biblical parenting coach) for a deep dive into the top seven reasons Gen Z is leaving the faith. Pulling from recent Barna research, Catherine outlines the most prominent factors cited by young people, including the prevalence of evil and suffering, hypocrisy within the church, challenges regarding science, accusations that Christianity is “fairy tale,” historical injustices, church irrelevance, and personal bad experiences with Christians. Each of these issues is explored, not only in terms of what is driving the exodus but with practical suggestions and resources for parents at every stage—from young children in the home to teens on the brink of adulthood. Key Points Covered: A Crisis of Worldview in Churches Only 37% of pastors and 51% of evangelical pastors have a biblical worldview (09:24), according to the American Worldview Inventory. Parents are cautioned not to outsource spiritual formation solely to churches—home must be the primary place for faith development. The Power and Pervasiveness of Cultural Influence Social media, internet, and secular worldviews bombard kids daily, requiring parents to proactively engage in conversations about pantheism, secularism, suffering, identity, and more (10:49). Barna’s Seven Reasons Gen Z Is Leaving the Faith (12:02), (32:55) 1. I have a hard time believing that a good God would allow so much evil or suffering in the world (29%): see EPISODE 66 w/ Dr. Douglas Groothuis 2. Christians are hypocrites (23%) 3. I believe science refutes too much of the Bible (20%) See Dr. Stephen Meyer: Signature in the Cell, The Return of the God Hypothesis, and Darwin’s Doubt; also see Dr. John Lennox (The “God Delusion “ Debate with Richard Dawkins) 4. I don’t believe in fairy tales (19%) see “The Case for Christ” & “The Case for Christ for Kids” by Lee Strobel 5. There are too many injustices in the history of Christianity (15%) see Episode 9: How Does Christian Worldview Creates the World We all Want to Live”, see Episodes 93, 94, & 95 w/ Os Guinness 6. I used to go to church, but it’s just not important to me anymore (12%) 7. I had a bad experience in church/with a Christian (6%) see Episodes 39, 40, 41, & 42; see “When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community from Emotional & Spiritual Abuse” by Dr. Chuck DeGroat Parenting Solutions for Each Season Practical foundation-building for young children: daily devotions, scripture memory using music, and apologetics resources like Foundation Worldview (21:45). Teen and adult strategies: prioritizing tough conversations, choosing churches wisely, and seeking out other trusted Christian influences when parental voice decreases (19:08), (25:20). The unique call to pray for, encourage, and intentionally speak truth into the distinctive gifts and struggles of each child. Featured Resources Foundation Worldview curriculum (with discount code) Books: The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel, Signature in the Cell by Dr. Stephen Meyer, When Narcissism Comes to Church by Dr. Chuck DeGrow Podcast episode recommendations for parents of prodigals and those wrestling with the problem of evil Guest bio:Laurie Christine is an author, podcast host, wife, and mom to four adventurous boys. She leads Redeeming the Chaos, equipping moms of boys to raise courageous kids rooted in Christ. Want deeper guidance?Subscribe to Catherine’s website for a free prodigal bundle (podcasts, articles, scripture lists, and music), plus weekly encouragement and parenting resources. For parents walking the prodigal path, there is hope—you are not alone. Do not miss this critical conversation—because if we want to help Gen Z return to the faith, we must first understand why they’re leaving. RESOURCES REFERENCED AND CITED: “Emerging Gen Z may deliver huge blow to religion in U.S.” by Jeff Brumley (June 8, 2018) The American Worldview Inventory in 2022 highlights worldview beliefs of American pastors. “Only Half of Evangelical Pastors Possess a Christian Worldview: Incidence Even Lower for Most Denominations” (Cultural Research Cente::ACU) ACU Cultural Research Center Worldview Inventory 2020-current Foundation Worldview Curriculum (use “CPCW10” code for 10% discount) Apologia: What We Believe (4 volume set) EPISODES CITED: Episode 57: “How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview” w/ Elizabeth Urbanowicz Episode 58: “7 Lies Culture is Selling Our Kids: Are They Buying?” w/ Elizabeth Urbanowicz Episode 72: “What Do People Leaving the Faith often Get Wrong about God?” w/ Elizabeth Urbanowics Episode 84: “How To Learn More Scripture in 2024 Than You Ever Have Before” w/ Zac Fitzsimmons Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

8.20.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Karmelo Anthony Gets New Judge. NAACP Joins Nolan Wells Case. Angie Nixon Scores Upset Win The Memphis City Council approves a 12-month moratorium on new data center permits and rezoning. Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson will explain what that really means. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens blasts the Democratic National Convention after the city loses its bid to host the 2028 convention. In a letter to the city, he says this snub is an example of how the Democratic Party continues to abandon the South and Black voters. A Missouri court is allowing a GOP-favored map to help them hold onto their slim majority in the House. In less than two years, the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump has managed to fulfill every aspect of Project 2025. Michael Harriott will be here to give us a "Project 2025 Performance Review." Chris Cuomo calls out Bill O'Reilly for saying he'd vote for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin before casting a ballot for Senator Jon Ossoff. All over a comment the Georgia Senator made. A special appointed Texas judge is hearing testimony to decide if Karmelo Anthony deserves a new trial. The third annual Back-to-School Community Day Hosted by Wanda Durant and the Durant Family Charitable Foundation is taking place this weekend. She'll be here in the studio to talk about this weekend's event. Black Star Network Partner: ChapterChapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. ____ Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we tackle a force that shapes every boardroom, every church, every home—social media. This isn't a tech review. This is a battle for your soul.Paul M. Neuberger pulls no punches. He calls out the idols of likes, follows, and empty affirmation. He exposes the toxic tide of comparison, outrage, and curated lives. But he also proclaims this: Social media has become a mission field—ripe for the Gospel if you have the backbone to enter it.You'll hear about criticism, mockery, and spiritual wounds. You'll also hear how Christ turns tools of darkness into megaphones for His truth. Jesus is still Lord—online, offline, everywhere.So what about you? When your faith collides with the digital world, will you run, or will you rise?Buckle up. This episode is raw, real, and rooted in truth.“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” –Romans 12:2 Episode Highlights27:09 - God wants to form your character. Algorithms want to capture your attention. God develops patience. Algorithms reward immediacy. God teaches contentment. Algorithms often cultivate comparison. God tells us to love our enemies. Algorithms frequently introduce us to more reasons to hate our enemies.34:15 - I think the greater danger is that it slowly changes what we think about all day long. And over time, what captures your attention shapes your thinking. What shapes your thinking influences your decisions. Your decisions become your habits. Your habits shape your character, and your character determines the direction of your life.49:42 - Jesus never promised his followers comfort. He promised his presence. And that changes everything. The answer isn't to panic. It's not to become angry or to retreat into the darkness. The answer is to become so deeply rooted in scripture that no algorithm can redefine your identity.Connect with Paul M. NeubergerWebsite

What happens to tomorrow's leadership pipeline when employers automate the entry-level tasks through which beginners learn? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Gary Flowers, Chief Information Officer for Transformation and Technology Services at Year Up United, about AI fluency, human skills, economic mobility, skills-first hiring, and the future of entry-level work. Year Up United prepares young adults without bachelor's degrees for meaningful careers while helping employers reach skilled, career-ready talent. Gary says the organization has over 35,000 alumni working across companies ranging from the Fortune 1000 to the Fortune 50. Gary challenges the assumption that younger workers will automatically understand AI because they grew up with technology. Access to a chatbot does not create workplace readiness. Young adults also need training, support, ethical awareness, judgment, communication, adaptability, and experience applying tools to real business problems. He argues that AI may redefine entry-level work rather than eliminate it entirely. Candidates who understand how to work with AI may gain an advantage over those who do not, but employers must also reconsider which tasks beginners need to develop business knowledge and professional confidence. We discuss the risk of another technology divide. AI could widen economic opportunity, but unequal access to tools, training, mentorship, and workplace experience could reinforce existing inequalities. Gary believes organizations must teach workers when AI should be used, rather than limiting training to what the technology can do. Year Up United combines AI fluency with workplace and career readiness. Gary describes its 17 durable skills, six-month curriculum update cycle, close employer feedback loops, and participation as an inaugural host partner in Anthropic's Claude Corps Fellowship program. For employers, one of the hardest decisions involves balancing immediate efficiency with future capability. Automating junior work may reduce costs today while weakening the pipeline of experienced professionals and leaders required later. Gary recommends creating a culture of continuous learning, supplying employees with appropriate tools, building communities of practice, sharing successful use cases, and treating AI as a company-wide responsibility. He also distinguishes between AI as a workforce skill and AI as an organizational capability capable of changing how functions operate. Can employers capture the value of AI while preserving the career pathways that allow inexperienced workers to become tomorrow's experts and leaders? Listen to the episode and share your thoughts.

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#391: This week, I explore the question so many of us struggle with: how do we stop overextending ourselves and self-abandoning… without losing the parts of ourselves that genuinely love supporting others? Tune in this week to learn how to recognize when you're giving from a place of genuine care versus fear, obligation, or a need to prove your worth. I'll guide you through understanding how your nervous system drives people-pleasing patterns, how resentment can be a clue that you've crossed your own boundaries, and how setting limits can actually be one of the most loving things you do for yourself and your relationships. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://beatrizalbina.com/391 Order your copy of End Emotional Outsourcing here: https://beatrizalbina.com/book/ Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp/?hl=enMentioned in this episode:Join The Shift today!You cancel plans with yourself the moment someone else needs something. You say yes when everything in you means no. You have watched yourself do it and been genuinely bewildered. The Shift is 12 weeks of structured somatic practice built around the three needs at the root of every Emotional Outsourcing pattern: safety, worth, and belonging. The same foundational methodology as Anchored, structured entirely around your own life. Check it out here: https://feminist-wellness.captivate.fm/theshiftThe Shift

(Galatians 1:6-12) - Paul was amazed that the Galatians were so quickly deserting Him who called them by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel which was actually not a gospel at all. - [34 minutes]

Episode #587: Su Thit, the founder of Spouses of People's Soldiers, frames military defection in Myanmar less as a single brave act than as an extended struggle against survival math. Leaving the institution means losing salary, housing, rank, and the thin protection that comes with uniform. Staying can mean remaining inside a system that demands obedience to violence. She describes the decision to defect as the hardest part of her own life—everything afterward is hardship with consequences: exile, scarcity, psychological strain, and the persistent ache of being unable to return home. In her account, the main barrier for those considering defection is not ideology but logistics—how to eat, how to earn, where to live once the military salary and accommodation vanish. Fear is reinforced by internal punishments: prison terms for running from the compound and even harsher consequences for fleeing a frontline battalion. Against that pressure, motivations vary. Some refused the illegality of coup initially. Some run because they do not want to die. Some remain inside for years because a parent's illness or family needs make departure feel impossible, even while quietly feeding information outward. Su Thit's organization operates as a set of practical supports meant to turn defection from a leap into hunger into a survivable transition. She describes arranging accommodation and food, supporting families with children in forest conditions, and providing monthly basic assistance from the Thai border—growing from dozens of families to now over 200. She argues spouses are a crucial leverage point inside the military household, and she invests heavily in testimony-driven media meant to weaken indoctrination. “If we can remove their brainwashing, at least they will not kill the civilians,” she says, treating reduced violence as a minimum gain even when full transformation is slow. The work expands into conscription cases as well, with families pleading for help to retrieve young men sent to the front line. Success depends on reach—knowing the area, having resistance links, being close enough to act. What remains, for her, is endurance under constraint and the insistence that defectors and their families—often undocumented, underpaid, and exhausted—still do not go back.

What if the reason you feel like your needs aren't being met is because you've never actually learned how to acknowledge, communicate, and prioritize them?In this episode, I'm diving into self-abandonment, people-pleasing, over-giving, boundaries, and learning to put yourself back on your own priority list. I share the personal realizations that came up for me around relationships, unmet needs, and the ways I've been putting other people before myself.If you've been feeling resentful, exhausted, unseen, or like you're constantly giving more than you're receiving, this episode is for you.Grab a journal and come through this process with me.

Sensitivity is not fragility, and nervous system healing does not mean avoiding everything uncomfortable.In this episode we explore how highly sensitive people can honor their nervous systems while still living brave, meaningful, expressive lives.If you are a highly sensitive person, you may have wondered: Is this discomfort a sign that something is wrong for me, or is my nervous system asking for more support as I stretch toward something that matters?This episode offers a compassionate and practical framework for understanding the difference between discomfort that signals danger, discomfort that comes with growth, and overwhelm that means you need more support.You'll learn the difference between:Comfort Zone: familiar, manageable, and supportive for rest and recoveryCapacity Zone: stretching, uncomfortable, meaningful, and workable with supportOverwhelm Zone: too much, too fast, or too unsupportedThis episode is especially supportive if you are a highly sensitive person, empath, deep feeler, or sensitive soul who struggles with anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, self-doubt, visibility, or fear of doing hard things.You'll explore questions like:Am I activated and still connected to myself?Do I still have access to choice?Is this discomfort connected to something meaningful?Can I make this more manageable?What support would change this?You do not have to choose between honoring your nervous system and living a life that stretches you. You can rest, prepare, ask for support, go slowly, say no when something is truly too much, and say yes when something meaningful is asking you to grow.Inside Rooted Resilience, we practice this kind of supported growth in practical ways.Rooted Resilience is my monthly membership for highly sensitive people who want nervous system support, emotional resilience, mindfulness practices, and tools they can actually use in daily life.It is a space to learn how to come back to yourself in real moments: when you feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, emotionally stretched, afraid to speak honestly, or unsure how to honor your sensitivity without making your life smaller.You can learn more about Rooted Resilience here:https://yogiranger.com/rooted-resilienceYou may also enjoy these Insight Timer practices:Yoga Nidra for Nervous System Reset & Deep Rest: https://insighttimer.com/yogiranger/guided-meditations/yoga-nidra-for-nervous-system-reset-deep-rest_1Yoga Nidra for Burnout Recovery: https://insighttimer.com/yogiranger/guided-meditations/yoga-nidra-for-highly-sensitive-people-burnout-recoveryNew to the podcast? Start here:Episode 33 – Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?Episode 39 – The Hidden Struggles & Strengths of Highly Sensitive PeopleEpisode 40 – Boundaries for Highly Sensitive PeopleEpisode 41 – Nervous System Regulation for HSPs

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In this powerful conversation, Mark Groves explores family conditioning, boundaries + the fear that telling the truth might cost you love. What if the thing keeping you stuck isn't your relationship—but the ways you've learned to abandon yourself to keep it? From childhood wounds + relationship patterns to triggers, healing, and self-trust, this episode will remind you, girls, that real connection starts when you stop betraying yourself to belong. Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top-rated podcast. With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Microdose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought-provoking conversations…all in digestible 10-minute episodes.  Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday. If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify ⁠here⁠ and on Apple ⁠here⁠.  Sponsors: Quince | Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince.com/microdose for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

Rejection has a way of feeling bigger than the moment itself. A missed invitation. An unanswered text. A friendship that seems to be slipping away. An opportunity that goes to someone else. Even when we can understand why it happened, something inside us can begin telling a much older story: I'm not enough. I don't belong. This always happens to me. In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Alison shares a recent experience with rejection and explores why present-day disappointments often awaken wounds from the past. Drawing from Psalm 27, attachment psychology, and the healing practice she calls Recognize and Return, she offers a compassionate framework for tending the sting of rejection without letting it define your worth. You'll learn: Why rejection often activates emotional memories far older than the present moment How to recognize when today's hurt has become an old inner narrative Why logic alone can't heal wounded places inside us How self-compassion helps right-size present disappointments The difference between extending grace to others and abandoning yourself A practical practice for moving through rejection with God's loving presence Rejection may still hurt. But it doesn't have to become the story you tell about yourself. Healing begins when today's pain is allowed to be today's pain—instead of carrying every hurt you've ever known. More Resources: You can now preorder Dr. Alison's newest book, The Secure Soul, and immediately receive the first 3 chapters as well as early access to the companion guide! Connect further with @dralisoncook on Instagram Curious what Family Role may have shaped you? Take the Family Role Quiz to learn how you may be showing up in your relationships with others. Want to hear more like this? Start here: Episode 201: “This Must Be My Fault”—Why We Take Rejection So Personally

If you are searching, "why do I keep sabotaging my business" or "how do I stop self-sabotage as a Christian entrepreneur", then this episode is for you as it directly answers that question. Is your business starting to work and you're somehow finding ways to slow it down, derail it, or talk yourself out of it?  Friend, you are not broken. But you do have a pattern that needs a name. In this episode, I break down the spiritual root of self-sabotage and why strategy alone will never fix it. Welcome to The S.A.F.E. Trap, Four faces of self-sabotage every Christian woman entrepreneur falls into: Shrinking when God said expand, Abandoning when it gets hard, Flooding your focus with comparison, and Escaping into endless preparation. Each one is grounded in Scripture, including Numbers 14:2-3, 1 Peter 5:8, Galatians 6:9, Proverbs 16:3, and Philippians 1:6. You'll learn why the Israelites in the wilderness are the original self-sabotage story and why every premature pivot resets the harvest you were about to see. This action plan gives you four concrete steps: identify your default S.A.F.E. Trap, make a 30-day no-pivot commitment, mute your comparison triggers for one week, and pray a specific prayer of repentance and recommitment over your calling. God did not give you this calling so you could talk yourself out of it every six weeks. The business He gave you hasn't expired and it has not been reassigned. It just needs your consistent, committed obedience.  I pray this episode is the one that finally makes it click.   Ready to Make Consistent Income From a Podcast? Join my 5-Day Profitable Podcast Bootcamp! I'll show you how to create a podcast that makes steady income on autopilot, without relying on social media