Podcasts about abandoning

In this powerful episode, Tobia James explores the hidden cost of “pick me” culture and the fear of abandonment that leads so many people to shrink themselves, silence their needs, and chase validation. Through a blend of psychology, history, and scripture, the conversation reveals how abandonment wounds shape attachment, relationships, and self-worth and why healing begins when you stop abandoning yourself. This episode offers a clear path forward: name your abandonment story, grieve honestly, reparent yourself, set standards, stop auditioning for love, and root your identity in something deeper than external approval. If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, rejection, or feeling chosen by everyone except yourself, this conversation is a reminder that you are not too much, not too broken, and never meant to beg for love. The healing starts with one decision: choose yourself.To connect with Gloria:https://linktr.ee/theunfilteredbygade

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

If You're a FAN leave me a message :-) But more importantly, let us know what you think, suggestions, topics, constructive criticism... ALL WELCOME!!You say you want a breakthrough, but how long do you stay once the work becomes repetitive, ordinary and emotionally unrewarding?In this episode of The 15 Minute Monday, I  examine why so many people remain trapped in a cycle of enthusiastic beginnings and quiet withdrawals. Discover the five-step Repetition Protocol, learn how to create a “boredom floor,” delay premature evaluation, recognise invisible progress and keep moving after motivation disappears.Key Takeaways Breakthroughs usually emerge from accumulated effort rather than one dramatic event.  Choose a repeatable behaviour beneath every outcome you want.  Create a minimum version of the routine for difficult or low-energy days.  Decide when you will evaluate the method before impatience begins negotiating.  Track leading indicators and invisible progress, not only final outcomes.  Missing once is human; missing twice risks becoming a new pattern.  Self-confidence grows from evidence that you can rely on yourself.Plus, a special thank you to Doc Marty Mushrooms for supporting 15 Minute Mondays. Visit www.docmarty.com and listen for details of the 20% first-purchase discount available to listeners.#SuccessBlueprint #MindworxCoaching #PeakPerformance #DocMartyMushrooms #15MinuteMondays #Breakthrough #Consistency #Discipline #Repetition #PersonalGrowth #SelfLeadership #HabitBuilding #ExecutiveCoaching #MentalPerformance #BehaviourChangeSupport the showContact me:Daniel@the-success-blueprint.co.zawww.mindworx.bizdaniel@mindsworx.comInstagram: @Mindworx_Coaching

The quickest way to find out who benefits from your self-sacrifice is to stop doing it. I am talking about self-abandonment with the nuance we rarely name: women are trained to put themselves last, rewarded when they comply, and then punished when they set boundaries and ask to be met. If you have ever tried to be kind, loving, understanding, and “easy”, only to end up exhausted and unsupported, you are going to feel seen here.I share what happened when I stopped abandoning myself: people liked me less, relationships shifted, and grief hit hard. We dig into why women who call things out get labelled “not nice”, why credibility gets questioned the moment you stop playing the role, and why the advice to “just be authentic” can be a trap if we do not also tell the truth about the consequences. This is women's empowerment without the glossy slogans, including the heartbreak of being misunderstood and the resilience it takes to keep choosing yourself anyway.We also go straight into internalised misogyny, including how it shows up between women. Sometimes “my intuition doesn't lie” is not intuition at all, but discomfort with a woman who refuses the rule book. I am not asking you to ignore red flags. I am asking you to check yourself, get honest about the programming we have all inherited, and become the kind of woman who backs other women when they are being targeted.If this lands, subscribe, share it with a friend who is done people pleasing, and leave a review so more women can find these raw, truthful conversations.More from me at KirstyDee.comIg @KirstyDeeshares FB Kirsty DeeText The Show/ Fan Mail Here

Send us Fan MailMost women don't burn out because they're weak (even though that's quite often how we end up feeling when we do).It's actually that most of us burn out because we've been taught that success means pushing harder, saying yes more often and putting ourselves last.In this episode, I sit down with award-winning health-led business coach Nikola Howard to unpack why the very habits we've been applauded for are often the ones slowly destroying our health, our businesses and our lives.Together we explore what happens when ambition collides with chronic illness, menopause, decision fatigue and hustle culture, and why looking after yourself isn't a luxury. It's one of the smartest business strategies you'll ever adopt.From eating lunch properly to building better boundaries, this conversation is packed with practical ideas that will help you create success you can actually sustain.In this episode we talk about:• Why hustle culture was never designed with women in mind• The hidden cost of skipping lunch, living on caffeine and constantly pushing through• How your health affects your decision making, creativity and leadership• Why so many women abandon themselves in the pursuit of success• The identity shift from employee thinking to business owner thinking• Boundaries, people pleasing and why "No, thank you" really is a complete sentence• Decision fatigue and simple ways to reduce the mental load• Building a business around your energy instead of forcing yourself into someone else's schedule• The surprising connection between nutrition, productivity and better business decisions• Why joy isn't the reward for success. It should be part of the journey.Memorable moments"Lunch is the best business decision you can make.""If your business is killing you, something needs to change.""No, thank you is a complete sentence.""You cannot give from an empty cup.""Success feels like joy."If you've ever believed that exhaustion is simply the price of ambition, this episode might completely change the way you think about success.Connect with Nikola HowardWebsite: https://nikolahoward.ukLinkedIn: Nikola-HowardInstagram: @nikolahowardFacebook: Nikola Howard | Life AlchemistIf this episode resonated, I'd love to hear from you.Take a screenshot, share it on Instagram and tag @thequeenofreinvention and @nikolahoward with your biggest takeaway.And if you're enjoying The Reinvention Era, please leave a review and share the podcast with another woman who needs to hear this conversation.

Is Europe losing its competitive edge? Can the EuropeanUnion remain economically strong while protecting its social model, environmental ambitions and democratic values?In this special episode of Talk Eastern Europe, recorded at the Connecting EU Seminar in Sofia, Bulgaria and organised by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Adam Reichardt moderates a wide-ranging discussion on Europe's biggest economic and political challenges.Joining the discussion are:• Cillian Lohan – President, Civil Society Organisations Group (EESC)• Sandra Parthie – President, Employers' Group (EESC)• Philipp Lausberg – Senior Analyst, European Policy Centre• Florian Marin – Workers' Group (EESC)Topics include:As Europe faces growing geopolitical competition, economicfragmentation and rising security challenges, this conversation explores what the EU must do to remain prosperous—and united.This episode was produced in partnership with the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).Learn more about the event, including recordings from the discussions here: https://www.eesc.europa.eu/en/agenda/our-events/events/defence-european-values-power-civil-societyTalk Eastern Europe is the podcast from New Eastern Europemagazine - your trusted source for in-depth analysis and expert perspectives on Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and the post-Soviet space.Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and all majorplatforms.Read the New Eastern Europe Magazine Bimonthly publication with exclusive long-form analysis. https://neweasterneurope.eu/become-a-member-of-new-eastern-europe/ Support us on PatreonJoin our community for bonus content, early access, behind-the-scenes insights, and access to our exclusive WhatsApp group where we discuss the news in real-time. https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeSubscribe to the Brief Eastern Europe NewsletterWeekly briefing sent out every Monday with news updates,expert commentary, and our editorial picks - free to your inbox: https://briefeasterneurope.eu/subscribeFOLLOW USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neweasterneuropemag/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewEasternEurope/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-eastern-europe/

In this powerful episode, Sabrina Vedete Elmaliah joins the conversation for a raw and inspiring exploration of inner-child healing, self-worth, emotional boundaries, and attracting relationships that truly match your identity.We explore how childhood experiences shape who we become, the hidden danger of people-pleasing, why so many people abandon their own needs, and what it actually means to reclaim your power and live from alignment rather than fear.If you've ever struggled with self-love, repeating relationship patterns, weak boundaries, or feeling disconnected from your purpose — this episode will speak directly to you.✨ What you'll learn:Why inner-child healing unlocks confidenceHow to stop abandoning yourselfHow to recognise unhealthy patterns and trauma cyclesBuilding emotional awareness and self-trustHow aligned relationships form naturallyPractical steps to raise self-worth and shift identityWatch the episode on YouTube:YouTube.com/yeskingoliverConnect & explore more:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeskingoliverFREE course — Take Control: http://www.talkwitholiver.comFor healers, lightworkers & conscious travellers:Exchange healing services, connect with aligned people, plan journeys across Asia, list retreats, discover festivals, and share your work at

How do we love people who are difficult to love?This is one of the hardest spiritual practices.Across many wisdom traditions, we are taught that we are not separate from one another. Beneath our personalities, opinions, wounds, beliefs, and stories, there is a shared essence moving through all of us.But that can be very hard to remember when someone is being hurtful, angry, unfair, frustrating, selfish, or difficult.In this episode of The Midlife Purpose Project, we explore what it means to love when it feels hard — not in a way that asks you to abandon yourself, excuse harmful behavior, or stay in situations that are not safe, but in a way that helps you protect your own heart from closing completely.This episode looks at the difference between love and self-abandonment, compassion and enabling, boundaries and resentment.Through the lens of yoga philosophy, we explore ahimsa, or non-harming, and why loving others must also include not harming yourself. We also talk about triggers, ego responses, resentment, anger, and the spiritual freedom that becomes possible when we learn to pause before reacting.When someone activates something painful in us, it can feel automatic to respond from anger, defensiveness, judgment, or resentment. But the real practice is learning to pause, breathe, return to center, and choose a response that does not rob us of our peace.This episode also explores the idea that difficult people can show us where we are not yet free. Our triggers can reveal the wounds that still need our attention. And while that does not make someone else's behavior acceptable, it can help us see our own inner work more clearly.You'll also hear about the practice of not taking things personally, the wisdom of seeing someone's behavior as a reflection of their own internal experience, and the yoga practice of pratipaksha bhavana — cultivating the opposite perspective.This does not mean pretending harm did not happen.It means learning to see the whole person without denying the harm.It means choosing where you place your attention.It means keeping your heart open without removing your boundaries.And it means remembering that love is not weakness. Sometimes love is the most courageous spiritual practice there is.In This Episode, We ExploreWhy loving difficult people is one of the hardest spiritual practicesHow many wisdom traditions point toward our shared essenceWhy people's wounds, stories, and beliefs can hide the truth of who they areWhy closing your heart may protect you from pain, but can also block love and healingWhat yoga philosophy teaches through ahimsa, or non-harmingWhy love does not mean abandoning yourself or ignoring harmful behaviorHow anger and resentment can keep us trapped in sufferingWhy the pause between stimulus and response is where freedom beginsHow triggers can reveal the wounds that still need healingWhy other people's behavior is often about their own internal experienceWhat it means to not take things personallyHow to see the good in someone without denying the harm they have causedHow pratipaksha bhavana helps us shift our perspectiveWhy choosing love is not the same as excusing bad behaviorHow to respond from your higher self instead of your wounded egoYoga Philosophy Concepts in This EpisodeAhimsaAhimsa means non-harming. In this episode, we explore how non-harming applies not only to others, but also to ourselves.Loving someone does not mean allowing them to harm you. Boundaries can be an expression of love and non-harming.SvadhyayaSvadhyaya is a sanskrit term for self study. In yoga philosophy, it means the practice of honestly observing yourself — your thoughts, patterns, beliefs, reactions, habits, wounds, desires, and inner truth — so you can begin to see yourself more clearly.It is not self-analysis in a harsh or judgmental way. It is compassionate awareness.Pratipaksha BhavanaPratipaksha bhavana is the practice of cultivating the opposite perspective.When the mind becomes caught in anger, judgment, or aversion, this practice invites us to consciously turn toward a different way of seeing. It does not require us to deny harm, but it helps us remember that people are complex and rarely only one thing.Reflection Questions From This EpisodeWho in my life feels difficult to love right now?What happens inside my body when I think about this person?What wound might be getting touched in me?Am I responding from my center, or from protection?What boundary would help me practice love without abandoning myself?What am I taking personally that may actually be about the other person's inner world?Can I see any good in this person without denying the harm?What response would allow me to keep my peace?Where am I being invited into more freedom?Practice From This EpisodeThe next time someone triggers anger, resentment, or defensiveness in you, pause before responding.Take a few slow breaths.Feel your feet on the ground.Place a hand over your heart if that feels supportive.Then ask yourself:What is happening inside me right now?What wound might be getting touched?What response would protect my peace?What response would come from love without abandoning myself?You do not have to respond immediately.Sometimes the most powerful spiritual practice is creating enough space to choose.

What do you do when life doesn't turn out the way you expected?You thought you'd be further along by now.You thought the relationship would last.You thought the diagnosis wouldn't come.You thought the job was secure.And then the storm hit.In Acts 27–28, the apostle Paul is on his way to Rome—confident in a promise God had already spoken over his life. But before he reaches his destination, he faces a violent storm that tears apart the ship, disrupts the journey, and threatens every life on board.Yet what looked like disaster became a platform for God's purpose.In Shipwrecked, we'll discover that storms are often unexpected—but never outside of God's control. What feels like a delay may actually be divine positioning. What looks like a detour may be preparation for something greater.Because the storm may change your plans—but it does not change God's purpose.At Discover Church, we exist to see our city changed by Jesus, one life at a time, by helping people discover LIFE in Christ, BELONGING in Community & PURPOSE in God's Calling on their life so that they can MAKE A DIFFERENCE.-You can join us live on Sunday mornings at 9:00 or 11:00 am, either in person or online! Visit www.discoverchurchkc.com for more information!

Some people do not lose themselves dramatically.They lose themselves gradually.Quietly.Relationally.

Drop us a note about the podcast. Harmony sounds like a gentle word until you read Psalm 133 and realize it's tied to holiness, blessing, and the hard work of living in truth. We start with that Scripture and a prayer for the lonely, the vulnerable, and leaders who carry real authority. From there, we pick up a set of “marriage verses” from 1 Corinthians 11 that many people would rather skip, and we talk plainly about what happens when the Bible collides with modern assumptions about family, roles, and obedience.Acts 10 becomes the anchor story as we walk through Cornelius's devotion, generosity to the poor, and disciplined prayer life, then follow Peter through the vision that forces him to rethink what he calls clean or unclean. The emphasis is practical and personal: if we're looking for Christian guidance on marriage, leadership, or everyday decisions, we can't outsource our convictions to trends. We hold to a simple standard that applies to every voice we trust: we only follow anyone as long as they follow Christ.Then the tone shifts into cultural commentary, touching on reports of grooming and rape cases in West Yorkshire and the argument that selective enforcement undermined the rule of law to preserve social stability. We connect that debate to immigration, assimilation, and national identity, asking what it means to call a place “home” and whether a nation can stay free without shared principles grounded in Christian faith. If you care about Christian heritage, civic duty, and the tension between compassion and clarity, there's a lot here to wrestle with. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review telling us what “home” means to you.#ChristianNation#AmericanHeritage #DailyScripture Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribeCountryside Book Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2 America's Christian Heritage Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2622483

In her follow‑up episode, “You've Answered the Question — ‘What Do You Want?' — Now What?” Jacquette gets real about being tired and how that fatigue can be a sign you're in what she calls “the waiting space.” A space that often arrives right on the edge of your breakthrough. She unpacks the swirl of emotions that live there (confidence, fear, courage, doubt, anxiety) and shares how to move through the waiting space without speeding up, shutting down, or giving up on what you want.Want More? Check Out:www.jacquettetimmons.comwww.jacquettetimmons.com/digital-productswww.instagram.com/jacquettemtimmonsBuyMeACoffee.com/JacquetteSee 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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— “Snorkelers in first!”I felt awkward about the subterfuge and reminded Bob that I was a proofreader, not a writer. "Free Ink" by Arlene Mandell Randell Jones - voice Arlene Mandell lives in Linville, NC, and is a longstanding artist at the Carlton Gallery in Banner Elk, NC. Abandoning big-city roots to relocate high up in the Blue Ridge Mountains with Captain Dan, triggered a compelling desire to write. Her memoirs are published in Gateways Creative Arts Journal; County Lines Literary Journal; and Personal Story Publishing Project anthologies. Her podcasted memoirs can be heard at randelljones.com/6minutestories. Arlene thanks writing friends Diana, Karen, Cindy, and Carol for unwavering support—and special friend, nonagenarian Emily Rosen for her eye-opening perspective on life!Author's Talk Arlene Mandell Despite long, grueling hours when “in production,” and the relentless pressure of deadlines, I relished my proofreading job on a travel magazine in Miami. A highlight for me was listening to the colorful tales of island life our writer brought back to the office. One morning, on short notice, I was commandeered to pinch-hit for our writer, who was scheduled to depart on a time-sensitive island assignment. I agreed to go out of fear of losing the job, which I could not afford to do. However, I went with mixed feelings: apprehension, knowing that I'd be well outside of my comfort zone; but also curiosity, as it might be an instrument of opportunity. It all began in Bonaire. —Arlene Mandell

In this episode I want to talk about something that sits at the heart of so much relational pain for complex trauma survivors — needs. Specifically, why the needs we crave the most are usually the ones that were never met in childhood, why that creates a desperateness that can push people away, and how we end up in a cycle of repressing our needs until we finally explode. I share the distinction that has changed everything for me and for my clients: the difference between expectations and standards, and why one comes from a wounded child place and the other comes from a grounded, secure sense of self. This one is practical, personal, and I think it is going to land somewhere deep. WORK WITH ME 1:1:❥Softening into self- 3 month 1:1 with Whats App Support:https://marina-yt.mykajabi.com/offers/PAWQhZHu❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewformDOWNLOAD FOR FREE:Stay or Go: 5 Clarity Questions to Reconnect with Your Inner Knowing: https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go-guideAttatchment Practice: Discover the actual blocks beneath the surface so you can actually have the deep intimacy you crave: https://marinayt.com/attachment-practice Connect & Ground: 10 Incredible Somatic Practices for Nervous System Regulation: https://marinayt.com/connect-and-groundAlive & Aligned: 7 Embodiment Practices For Self Connection: https://marinayt.com/alive-and-alignedTrigger to Rooted: A step by step process of working with your triggers: https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted VIEW MY COURSES & RESOURCES:https://marinayt.com/resources CONNECT WITH  ME:Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:"Just because you have a need, you're not needy. It's not the need itself — it's the energy behind the need." — Marina"A need is just a need. It's like a desk. Is this desk too much? I don't think so. It's just a desk." — Marina"When we again and again abandon ourselves by saying that's okay, I don't need that — we've already left the relationship. We're already gone." — Marina"Expectations come from a child place that says I need an adult to meet me or I won't survive. Standards come from inside yourself — they are yours." — Marina"Because I feel this loyalty to myself that I am going to get this need met no matter what — I don't linger in desperation. I just know." — Marinasomatic healing, nervous system regulation, trauma healing, complex trauma, inner child work, emotional regulation, attachment healing, self trust, needs and boundaries, people pleasing healing, self abandonment, relational healing, codependency healing, secure attachment, standards vs expectations, embodiment, survival mode, burnout recovery, deep within podcast, somatic coaching 

Get ready for a glow-up, baby! K+L reflect on self-abandonment, grief, and learning how to become a safe home for yourself. From people-pleasing to food, soothing, and attachment, the girls open up about the ways they've learned to protect their energy and honor their needs. This episode is a reminder that true peace comes from no longer abandoning yourself to keep others comfortable. Through conversations on healing, nervous system regulation, and relationships, K+L explore what it means to move through life with stronger boundaries. 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: AirDoctor | Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code MICRODOSE to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models.

When a marriage ends, most people think the hard part is letting go of the other person. But for so many, the real work is learning how to let go of who they became inside that relationship. In this powerful episode, Karen McMahon sits down with Dr. Kristin Davin, licensed psychologist and founder of Reflections From Across the Couch, for one of the most honest and illuminating conversations the Journey Beyond Divorce podcast has ever had about codependency. Not as a label, but as a survival strategy that once kept you safe and is now quietly keeping you stuck. If you were the fixer, the peacekeeper, the emotional glue, the responsible one, or the one who carried the relationship, this conversation was made for you. Karen and Kristin trace codependency back to where it actually begins. Not in your marriage, but in the first chapter of your life. In the family where you learned to read the room, make yourself small, and earn your safety by taking care of everyone else. They explore why those patterns feel impossible to break, why the fear of abandonment drives so much of what we do in relationships, and why the person so afraid of being abandoned is often the very person abandoning themselves most deeply. They also get into the truth about boundaries that nobody says out loud. That setting them is simple in theory and terrifying in practice. That the pushback you get when you finally start enforcing them is not a sign that you are doing it wrong. And that the resentment so many people feel toward their ex is often misplaced anger at themselves for saying yes when every part of them wanted to say no. If you have ever wondered why the same thing keeps happening to you, why you keep attracting the same kind of person, or why letting go feels so much harder than it should, Kristin offers something rare in this space. Not just insight, but a genuinely compassionate and practical path forward. You don't need to become someone new. You just need to come home to who you were before you learned to disappear. Connect with Dr. Kristin: Email: hello@kristindavin.com Special gift for JBD listeners: Use code JOURNEY25 for 25% off Dr. Kristin Davin's interactive workbooks on codependency and boundaries at reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.store Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/drkdavin/?next=%2F https://www.pinterest.com/drkdavin/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidreliefcall.com Free Divorce Support Network Gift: https://divorcesupportnetwork.com/jbdpod

What if hitting rock bottom in midlife was actually the beginning?When life falls apart at once — a relationship ending, a health crisis, financial debt, or waking up one day completely disconnected from yourself — it's hard to imagine that anything good could come from it. But sometimes the hardest chapters hold the seeds of the most profound transformation.In this episode, I'm joined by Wendy Valentine, host of The Midlife Makeover Show and author of “Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play.” Wendy opens up about hitting rock bottom in midlife — navigating divorce, debt, health issues, and grief all at once — and what she discovered on the other side.This is a conversation about waking up, choosing yourself, and rebuilding your life from the inside out. With honesty, warmth, and hard-won wisdom, Wendy shares how a midlife crisis can become a midlife invitation — to become more free, more honest, and more fully yourself.In this episode:Why hitting rock bottom can be the beginning of real and lasting changeWendy's lotus metaphor and what it teaches us about growth and resilienceHow to move from fear and familiar misery toward more freedomWhy self-abandonment is so common in midlife — and how to stopHow negative self-talk shapes the way you see yourself and what to do about itWhy "acting as if" helps you step into the woman you're becomingHow grief, anxiety, and old patterns resurface during major life transitionsThe power of giving yourself permission to feelA simple journaling practice to connect with your next chapterIf you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you're becoming — this conversation is your reminder that your story is not over. This may be exactly the part where you begin to wake-up.Much love and freedom,LaurieClick here to purchase my “Nervous System Regulation Starter Kit” it's $29.99Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting GoFree ResourcesClick here to schedule a FREE inquiry call with me.Click here for my FREE “Beginner's Guide to Somatic Healing”Click here for my FREE Core Values ExerciseConnect with me:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Wendy:WebsiteInstagramPlease leave me feedback. I cannot respond so if you'd like me to respond, please leave your email***********************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL, MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED THERAPIST IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MEDICAL ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

Adrian Wooldridge concludes by recommending a "remoralization" of meritocracy, where those with talent view their abilities as a public duty rather than just a source of personal reward. He warns against abandoning objective testing (like the SAT), arguing that lotteries or subjective admissions are more "gameable" by the privileged. Finally, he stresses that the West must purify its meritocratic systems to compete with China's "examination state," which has successfully linked its ancient testing traditions with modern science and technology. Without internal reform, the current meritocracy remains vulnerable to global competition. 81825

You've spent years abandoning yourself to keep the peace. The guilt you feel when you finally speak the truth? That's not a sign you're doing something wrong, it's a sign you're finally coming home. Real emotional healing doesn't start with gratitude journals or "just moving on." It starts when you stop hiding the parts of yourself you buried to be good, easy, strong, or lovable. In this conversation, Cathy Heller and Hope Lutz Vercel explore how healing from divorce, relationship change, grief, and personal transformation can become a path back to your true self when you're willing to face what you feel rather than bury it. This is for you if:  You're navigating life after divorce or a major relationship change  You feel guilty every time you tell the truth about what you need  You're exhausted from keeping the peace at your own expense  You're ready to reconnect with yourself and stop self-abandoning Join me at cathyheller.com/circle. Both close at midnight on June 19th.  • Join Cathy's Circle ⁠https://www.cathyheller.com/cathys-circle/⁠  • Follow Cathy on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cathy.heller/⁠  • Want to work with Cathy? ⁠https://www.cathyheller.com/start-here/

Preview for Later Today: Josh Blackman examines the Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton, where a football coach's public prayer was challenged. The court ruled the action wasn't coercive, ultimately abandoning the long-standing "Lemon test" for religious expression.

This week I’m getting personal. I had a moment this past weekend where my prep got real — a diet and cardio revision landed and the initial reaction was honestly just defeat. Not dramatic, not a breakdown, just a quiet “oh.” I’m going to walk through exactly what that felt like, what the revision actually looks like, and what happened in the hours after when I had a chance to sit with it and let it settle. Because that shift from “oh shit” to “challenge accepted” is what prep actually is — and I don’t think people talk about that arc honestly enough. Then I’m getting into something I see constantly with clients at every level — the moment things get hard and the reflexive instinct is to quit. Travel comes up, schedules change, life gets complicated, and suddenly stopping feels justified. But these same people don’t quit their jobs when a project gets difficult. They don’t walk away from their families when things get hard. Fitness gets a different standard than everything else in life and I want to talk about why that happens, why it doesn’t hold up, and what staying in the game at an imperfect level actually produces over time compared to the cycle of perfect and quit. Call in and leave a voicemail with your question!  865-226-9284 Bikini Blueprint is available now at pre-launch pricing – get in while it’s hot!  https://fivestarrphysique.com/bikini-blueprint/ Online coaching with Darin and a whole lot more (site updated recently!): http://fivestarrphysique.com/ Check out my online course collection, available now!  https://fivestarrphysique.com/courses/ Check me out on YouTube and subscribe to see what's coming up next:  https://www.youtube.com/@darin_starr Check me out on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thedropsetpodcast

What Are You Trying to Carry That You're Allowed to Put Down? What happens when you stop carrying things that were never yours to hold in the first place? In this solo episode, Stephanie Mitton reflects on the beliefs, expectations, and responsibilities she's been learning to put down. From motherhood and leadership to health, body image, and boundaries, she shares the lessons helping her come back to herself after years of putting everyone else's needs first. This episode is a reminder that taking care of yourself is not selfish. It's necessary. You do not have to abandon yourself to keep everyone else comfortable. This episode covers: Why your body does not have to be perfect for you to fully participate in life Learning to trust yourself as a leader and own the space you've built The ongoing work of maintaining your identity beyond motherhood Why your needs, happiness, and well-being matter too Letting people be disappointed instead of constantly disappointing yourself The power of asking for help and being honest when you're struggling Prioritizing your health before a crisis forces you to Rediscovering joy, fun, and the parts of yourself that may have been pushed aside How to identify what you're carrying and decide what you're ready to put down If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or disconnected from yourself, this conversation offers a gentle invitation to pause and ask: Is this really mine to carry? Because women do not have to keep putting themselves last and calling it love.https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothat Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/womendontdothat/ TikTok- http://www.tiktok.com/@womendontdothat Blog- https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog Podcast- https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcast Newsletter- https://www.beaconnorthstrategies.com/contactwww.womendontdothat.com YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@WOMENdontDOthat How to find Stephanie Mitton: Twitter/X- https://twitter.com/StephanieMitton LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemitton/ beaconnorthstrategies.com TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@stephmitton Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemitton/ Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at hello@womendontdothat.com Produced by Duke & Castle Our Latest Blog: https://www.womendontdothat.com/post/i-don-t-do-resolutions-i-do-this-perfect-for-busy-women Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael McFaul discusses the Mar-a-Lago meeting between Trump and Xi, supporting the concept of "peace through strength" but emphasizing that engaging autocrats should not mean abandoning democratic values. He argues that the United States must work harder to keep allies united and should explicitly advocate for human rights during high-level meetings. Raising individual cases of repression, such as that of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong, serves to inspire "small D democrats" living under tyranny. McFaul advocates for a self-help alliance system among democracies to counter cooperation between Russia, China, and Iran. (6)

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about how to stop abandoning yourself.Self abandonment shows up in lots of ways, like:When you say yes when you mean no (like going out even though you're exhausted), or by people-pleasing, joy sucking perfectionism, and always putting yourself last.If you're ready to build better boundaries, deepen self-trust, and practice more self-compassion, then this episode of The Karen Kenney Show is for you. ❤️KAREN KENNEY BIO:Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach.She's known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-bullshit approach to spirituality, self​-development, and transformational work.Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using a variety of resources - including practical tools, personal stories, and universal principles.She's been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008.She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB , and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.She coaches clients individually in her 1-to-1 program: THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST.CONNECT WITH KAREN:Website: http://karenkenney.com/Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

"You have set up this pattern where you completely abandon yourself unconsciously and make it about the other person because you believe on an unconscious level that that is the way that you will get love, connection, and ultimately survive."Codependency is one of those words I've avoided for a long time, not because it isn't real, but because I think it gets oversimplified in a way that misses what's actually happening. The deeper I go in my own process and the deeper I take my clients who've been doing this work for a while, the more I see that the layers of codependency we're dealing with aren't just behavioral. They're energetic. They started before we had language for any of it. And they've been running silently underneath every relationship, every decision, and every moment we've felt depleted, resentful, or like we're hitting a wall, without understanding why.What I've been uncovering, for myself and for the women I work with, is that so much of what we think is just "who we are" is actually a set of coping mechanisms we created in childhood to survive the emotional environment we were in. The way we automatically say yes. The way we absorb other people's feelings and lose track of our own. The way we don't even realize we have a choice. In this episode, I'm diving into what the deeper layers of codependency actually look like energetically, why they're so hard to see, and what it's meant for me to start pulling on these threads in real time, including some very personal things I've been navigating.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTSWhy codependency goes far deeper than its mainstream definitionHow childhood coping mechanisms get wired into the nervous system as survival responses, not conscious choicesThe mother wound as the blueprint for every relationship pattern that followsThe Boomer generation, Pluto in Leo, and why narcissistic tendencies in parents are more common than most people realizeWhy highly sensitive, empathic women often can't tell the difference between their own feelings and everyone else'sThe moment I recognized I'd been operating from guilt and shame every time I said yesHow the same patterns that come from trauma become your greatest gifts once they're alchemizedThe energetic and astrological context for why so many of us are in a deep unraveling right nowThe questions to ask yourself when you're stuck, depleted, or repeating the same patterns**WAYS TO ENTER MY WORLD**When you leave a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of it, we'll send you a $250 credit that you can apply to anything else in my world.Check out Breathwork to Heal Anxiety on my YouTube channelJoin me in The Metamorphosis which is my 3-month, groundbreaking, flagship program to rapidly and efficiently clear the familial and ancestral trauma that is blocking you from experiencing the wealth and freedom that you desire.Starting a business or working with clients? You need to sign up for The Metamorphosis Method This is the only Breathwork and Trauma Certification Program that closes the gap between spirituality and therapy to create predictable and permanent results with your clients. We start again at the end of September.Questions? Let's jump on a call CONTACT ALYSEYouTube @alysebreathesalysebreathes.comIG @alyse_breathesinfo@alysebreathes.com

Twin brothers come to Esther with a shared question: how do they break free from the conflict that has shaped their relationship for years? One feels smothered, the other abandoned, and together they are caught in a cycle of pursuit and withdrawal that neither knows how to escape. With Esther, they explore how to loosen the grip of old roles and find each other again, not just as twins, but as two distinct people learning how to stay connected without losing themselves. Esther Callings are a one time, 45-60 minute interventional phone call with Esther. They are edited for time, clarity, and anonymity. If you have a question you would like to talk through with Esther, send a voice memo to producer@estherperel.com. Producer's Note: When our anonymous guests do a session with Esther for the podcast, it is an act of generosity for everyone who listens. These sessions are meant not only to support the people in the room with Esther, but all of us who learn from their stories. Our stories have many chapters, and what you hear is just one moment in someone's journey. So even though the sessions are anonymous, please remember that real people are behind them and they may be reading your comments. Also, please join me on Entre Nous, my new home on Substack for anyone who wants to live, love, and work with more connection and imagination. I invite you to sign up and become a free or paid member at estherperel.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Click for Rumble Video and FollowThe Tech Bros, a cover for CIA/Mossad Ops in America, have themselves purchased property in many secluded locations with many even having expensive bunkers and military security to hold back the civilians they abuse, poison, extort, and prey upon.The Replacements are already here both in population and in the military and police force. Literal unholy, hateful beings will carry out what you thought could never happen here. It happened here before about 160 years ago. America was the first to fall. This time will be much worse and more complete.If it weren't the only thing to talk about, I'd much rather discuss ANYTHING else. Focus spent away from the coordinated assault on the American population is no more than a distraction. All other things are only important if we are in a stable environment where we are able to explore them. In a situation of active threat against our very existence, concerning ourselves with personal future goals is an exercise in futility. The countdown had commenced long ago. The false authority continues to make moves and announce greater, more egregious advances against our freedoms, our health, and our very lives. I would like nothing more than to think about other things. I attempt to. Then another avalanche of purely wicked, predatorial developments become known, and it's crystal clear where our very near future is heading. No we didn't "choose to be born in this era." That's a nonsensical whimsy designed to make you ripe for martyrdom. This is a completely unnatural state of affairs we are being subjected to without any say in our own fates. They are building a greater prison within the less noticeable prison we were spawned into. The Earth, especially progressive in America, is being made uninhabitable. The regime here has declared war on animal, plant, and human life at large. What more do they really need to say? Denial of this is no escape from its effect.Follow This channel NOW:https://rumble.com/c/c-7873716Go to My site, use code: MEM10 for 10% OFFhttps://SemperFryLLC.com and get the best hot sauce in the world.Become a Member of FTJ Media for only $5/mo.https://FTJMedia.com and click "Go Pro"To Join the Stream:https://vdo.ninja/?room=4roomBe a Producer:https://GivesendGo.com/BaalBustershttps://buymeacoffee.com/BaalBustershttps://paypal.me/BaalBustersTo join the Patreon, use this link:https://www.patreon.com/c/KristosCastJoin Dr. Glidden's Membership site here:https://leavebigpharmabehind.com/?via=pgndhealth⁠Code: baalbusters for 25% OFFMake Dr. Glidden Your DoctorUse Code BB5 here for your 90 Essential Nutrients:https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/brand/azurewell/2326The Azure Whole Food Essential Nutrients are 1. Whole Food Multivitamin, 2. Alaskan Cod Liver Oil, 3. Fulvic-Humic Energy Blend, 4. IP6 Supreme. I also recommend adding the Core Copper.Use code BB5 for your discount.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ba-al-busters-broadcast--5100262/support.

Join me live for 8 days https://cathyheller.samcart.com/products/born-for-this If you have ever pretzeled yourself to keep the peace, avoided a hard conversation, or woken up wondering how you got so far from yourself, this episode is for you. I sat down with human connection expert and author Mark Groves to talk about codependency, self abandonment, shame, and what it actually looks like to stop leaving yourself to belong to other people. We get into why telling the truth is the most radical act of self reclamation, how to know when you have outgrown an adaptive strategy, and why the boundary that feels like it will break everything is usually the thing that sets both people free.  • Join me live for 8 days https://cathyheller.samcart.com/products/born-for-this  • Follow Mark Groves on Instagram @createthelove  • Visit Mark at https://www.createthelove.com/  • Get your ticket to Cathy Heller Live: Divine Download in LA, August 2-3 https://cathyheller.com/summit/  • Join Cathy's Circle https://www.cathyheller.com/cathys-circle/  • Follow Cathy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cathy.heller/  • Want to work with Cathy? https://www.cathyheller.com/start-here/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:38 - How Mark Groves Became a Human Connection Expert 3:44 - The Hardest Conversation He Ever Had (And Why It Led Him Back to Himself) 5:16 - Cathy's Codependency Wake-Up Call: "I Need to Be in All Seven Places" 7:03 - Why Belonging Wins Over Authenticity Every Time (And What to Do About It) 11:43 - Why Women Especially Struggle to Ask for What They Need 13:10 - "I Leave Me to Be With People Because I'm Afraid They'll Leave Me" 17:52 - The Dinner Party Where Two Strangers Admitted They Were Addicts — And It Was the Best Night Ever 21:21 - How to Get Into Your Shame Instead of Running From It 23:50 - The Meditation That Changed Everything: Welcoming Home Your Younger Self 27:09 - Going Back to Meet Your Seven-Year-Old Self 29:53 - How He Went From Viral Blog to Video — And Why He Was Terrified to Make the Switch 35:44 - The Biggest Way We Self-Sabotage (It's Not What You Think) 37:29 - Why Receiving Love Can Feel More Terrifying Than Losing It 40:11 - What to Do When You Ask Yourself What You Want and the Answer Is "I Don't Know" 45:39 - Stop Trying to Heal Other People — Inspiration Is Born From Self-Transformation 53:17 - Six Takeaways to Carry With You

What happens when a podcast soundbite goes viral and hundreds of strangers decide they have opinions about it? In this follow-up to last week's episode, Morgan shares the behind-the-scenes story of what happened after a clip from "Are You Practicing Witchcraft... or Just Consuming It?" took off on social media and sparked more than 200 comments. Some people agreed. Some people were inspired. Some people were angry. And some people accused her of being everything from a gatekeeper to a mean girl. But this episode isn't about defending the original message. It's about what happened next. Morgan takes listeners inside her nervous system's immediate reaction, the temptation to take the post down, the decision not to abandon herself, and the surprising realization that emerged from the experience. Along the way, she explores projection, perception, identity, personal power, and what it means to stand firmly in your truth even when not everyone agrees with you. This episode is a candid conversation about awakening, self-trust, and the role that discomfort often plays in growth. It's also a reminder that every person experiences the world through their own lens, and that sometimes the reactions we receive say more about the listener than the message itself. In this episode: • The viral soundbite that sparked hundreds of comments • Why Morgan intentionally chose to share that clip • The nervous system response that almost made her delete it • What projection looks like in spiritual spaces • How perception shapes every experience we have • Why standing in your truth matters more than pleasing everyone • The realization that solidified Morgan's purpose moving forward • The connection between witchcraft, empowerment, and personal awakening If you've ever worried about speaking your truth, being misunderstood, or taking up more space in your life and practice, this episode is for you. ⚡ Inked Spirit Coven doors close June 5th. Join the Coven before enrollment closes for the next several months: https://inkedspirit.com Connect with Inked Goddess Creations: Website: https://www.inkedgoddesscreations.com Inked Spirit Coven: https:/inkedspirit.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/inkedgoddesscreations

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#150: On today's episode, Jess Girod, creator, season 27 contestant of The Bachelor, and season 9 contestant of Bachelor in Paradise, jumps on the podcast for a conversation about heartbreak, self-worth, childhood wounds, and the relationship patterns we unknowingly carry into adulthood. Jess opens up about growing up in a household filled with conflict, the fear of repeating her parents' relationship, and the realization that she was settling—not just in dating, but in life.Through stories of heartbreak, healing, situationships, and self-discovery, Jess shares how some of her most painful experiences became the catalyst for deeper growth. The girls unpack self-abandonment, fear of intimacy, closure, emotional availability, dating standards, and what it actually means to build a relationship rooted in authenticity rather than familiarity. This conversation is a reminder that healing isn't about finding the right person—it's about becoming someone who no longer abandons themselves.The girls get into:fear of repeating your parents' relationshipgrowing up around conflict and how childhood wounds shape adult relationshipswhy we often settle for what feels familiarself-abandonment and losing yourself in relationshipsnavigating betrayal, heartbreak, and relationship traumawhy heartbreak can become one of life's greatest teachersfear of intimacy and emotional vulnerabilitylearning that authentic love requires authenticity from yourself firstwhy closure isn't something another person can give yousituationships, rejection, and unanswered questionsrelationship patterns and breaking cycles that no longer serve youself-worth while singlethe pressure women feel to find a relationshipdating standards, emotional availability, and self-respectwhy the right relationship won't require convincing, chasing, or forcingchoosing hope after heartbreakThis episode is for anyone healing from heartbreak, working through childhood wounds, questioning a relationship, struggling with self-worth, or trying to break old relationship patterns. If you've ever found yourself settling, seeking closure, abandoning your needs, or wondering why the same lessons keep showing up in your relationships, this conversation will remind you that healing begins when you stop looking for validation outside of yourself and start trusting what you already know.CONNECT BELOW:Follow Jess on InstagramFollow Jess on Tik TokCONNECT with HAN:follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow Han on Substack ⁠here⁠watch HOW I SEE IT on YouTube ⁠here⁠shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.com

Editor's note: This episode contains some explicit language. Listener discretion is advised. A town with no mayor, no trustees, no clerk, and no publicly funded water system.In our seventh episode this season, we travel four hours east of Denver to Hartman, Colorado, where a modern-day "Hatfields and McCoys" feud drove the entire town board to quit.After years of bitter infighting, contested elections, financial disputes, and a physical altercation at a town meeting, the tiny plains community's government effectively collapsed. Hartman has become an unlikely case study in how a century-old abandonment law leaves residents to confront what happens when a town can no longer govern itself.Can Hartman be saved, or has it already become a ghost town in waiting?This episode was produced by Kirk McDaniel. Intro music by The Dead Pens. Editorial staff is Ryan Abbott, Sean Duffy and Jamie Ross.

(1) In 92 AD, at their Londinium wine bar, Gaius and Germanicus critique the "American way of war," arguing it has failed by abandoning war's sacred ritual roots. In antiquity, war forged civic bonds and served as an apotheosis where performance and sacrifice mattered more than victory. They contrast the "nation in arms" with the modern "emperor system" that relies on hired soldiers. Citing Spartan mothers who wept for surviving sons and celebrated the fallen, they emphasize that honor was the true goal. The transition to "whole of government" strategies reflects a late-Roman decline.550 BCE

Why do so many people ignore what they already know deep down in their relationships? In this episode, Jillian explores the difference between anxiety and intuition, the red flags people rationalize away, and the green flags that actually matter when building healthy love. She breaks down the questions you need to ask before ending a relationship, why feeling unwanted or emotionally unsafe changes your nervous system, and how chemistry alone can keep you trapped in painful cycles. Got a question for Jillian? Record your voice message here and it could be answered in an upcoming episode! https://www.jillianturecki.com/askjillian  Download Jillian's FREE limerence workbook, http://jillianturecki.com/workbook  Join my community and membership, The Conscious Woman Order Jillian's book It Begins with You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life at https://www.jillianturecki.com/book ~~ Follow the show on: Instagram: @jillianonlove Threads: @jillianturecki YouTube: @jillian.turecki Email the show at hello@jillianonlove.com  Subscribe to Jillian on Love+ on Apple Podcasts or Patreon ~~ Follow Jillian Turecki on: Instagram: @jillianturecki TikTok: @jillian.turecki X: @JillianTurecki Visit her website at jillianturecki.com ~~ Jillian On Love is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Conflict Feels Unsafe: How to Stay Open-Hearted Without Abandoning Yourself Have you ever known the “right” way to communicate, but in the heat of conflict, those tools seem to disappear? In this episode of Relationship Truth: Unfiltered, Leslie sits down with psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Kelly Flanagan to talk about what really happens inside of us when we get triggered—and how one small, sacred moment of choice can shift us from reactivity toward connection. Together, Leslie and Kelly explore why communication often breaks down within us before it breaks down between us, how to recognize when our hearts are closing, and why open-heartedness never means becoming a doormat. This conversation is especially meaningful for women navigating destructive, painful, or confusing relationships who want to grow in wisdom, courage, and Christlike strength without abandoning themselves.   Key Takeaways Communication Breaks Down Inside Us First Dr. Flanagan explains that many people already have communication skills, but when they feel threatened, hurt, or misunderstood, they “close the toolbox” right when they need it most. The real work is not just learning better words—it is learning to notice what is happening inside our bodies, hearts, and nervous systems when we become triggered. That moment of awareness creates a pause. And in that pause, we begin to recover our God-given agency to choose a different response. You Can Notice When Your Heart Starts to Close Kelly describes a triggered moment as a process: the nervous system activates, the heart begins to shift into protection mode, and then we make a quick, often unconscious choice about whether to close down or stay open. Leslie connects this with the biblical wisdom of Proverbs: “Above all else, guard your heart.” Guarding your heart does not mean hardening it. It means learning when to pause, when to regulate, and when to make wise choices about what you allow in and what you release. Open-Heartedness Does Not Mean Weak Boundaries One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is the distinction between an open heart and a lack of boundaries. Dr. Flanagan reminds listeners that the condition of your heart is an inner posture, while boundaries are outer actions. An open heart does not make your boundaries weaker—it makes them wiser. For women in destructive or emotionally unsafe relationships, this is crucial. Christlike love does not require self-abandonment, enabling, or pretending harm is not happening. Calm Yourself Before You Try to Connect Conflict escalates when we try to calm ourselves by controlling someone else's behavior. Kelly uses the illustration of a furnace: when the “control board” inside us is malfunctioning, we often try to change the weather outside instead of tending to what is happening inside. Before we can connect well, we must first regulate. That may mean taking a break, breathing, praying, going to another room, or simply saying, “I'm triggered right now, and I need a little time before I can respond well.” Your Growth Is Never Wasted Leslie and Kelly offer hope for the woman who has tried everything to get her husband to communicate better, become safer, or look at himself honestly. While you cannot control another person's choices, you can still do your own work. Even if the relationship does not heal the way you hoped, God does not waste your growth. As you become more whole, wise, and grounded, you are better equipped to make faithful, courageous decisions about what comes next. Dr. Kelly Flanagan is offering listeners a free video tutorial that walks through the nine-step process from his book, The Road Less Triggered, helping you begin moving from reactivity toward connection. To receive the resource, email: drkellybonus@gmail.com You will also be temporarily subscribed to his online community, The Less Triggered Tribe, with the option to unsubscribe at any time.   Friend, being triggered does not mean you are failing. It means something inside of you is asking for care, attention, and wisdom. You do not have to stay stuck in reactivity, fear, silence, or blame. With God's help, you can learn to pause, regulate, speak truth, set wise boundaries, and grow into a more whole version of yourself. You are not alone, and even in painful relationships, your healing and growth still matter.  

One of the biggest signs your nervous system is healing… is that you stop turning every uncomfortable moment into proof that something is wrong with you.In this episode, we're talking about what ACTUALLY starts changing when your nervous system stops self-abandoning — and why healing is often much quieter (and more powerful) than social media makes it seem.We dive into:the subtle ways high-functioning women abandon themselves dailywhy uncertainty feels dangerous to the nervous systemhow self-trust is built through tiny moments, not massive breakthroughswhat changes in your relationships, work, emotions, and nervous system when you stop spiralingthe real reason healing isn't about becoming perfectly calm or “fully healed”You'll also learn:why your nervous system may unconsciously recreate chaosthe connection between emotional safety and sovereigntyhow to begin interrupting survival-mode patterns in real timethe measurable signs that somatic healing is actually workingBecause the truth is: the first thing that changes in healing is usually not your circumstances… it's your relationship TO your circumstances. And that changes everything.If this episode felt like I was reading your mind… this is where you start.1.

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In this episode, we are talking about the real reason you feel stuck and it's not what you think. It's not motivation. It's not discipline. It's not that you don't know what to do, it's that you keep repeating the same internal patterns and calling it your life. Overthinking instead of trusting yourself. Over giving instead of choosing yourself. Restarting instead of staying consistent. Focusing on everything and everyone except you. That pattern has a name. Self abandonment… And until you see it clearly nothing changes for Long. In this episode, we go deeper into why you keep falling into the same cycles, how self abandonment shows up in daily behavior, why starting over keeps you stuck, and what actually changes when you begin returning to yourself. Let's get back to you, boom is available now at GlitterU.com/boom

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In Canon (Viking, 2026), two unlikely heroes embark on quests to win God's favor in this outrageously entertaining, profoundly heartfelt novel that announces an ingenious new voice in the tradition of Chain-Gang All-Stars, No One Is Talking About This, and Martyr!Yara can't comprehend why God has chosen them to slay Dominic, the ruthless leader of the army of Bad Guys. Cast out by their family and reeling from a destructive relationship, Yara has never felt weaker—but with nothing left to lose, they strike a deal. Abandoning their solitary days of embroidery and obsessive cleaning, Yara reluctantly embarks on a perilous odyssey designed to prepare them for the daunting mission ahead.Meanwhile, Adrena, a disillusioned prophet with a terrifying secret power, is determined to become the hero of this story. Desperately seeking the glory of God's approval and the promise of heaven, where she hopes to reunite with her beloved mother, Adrena must first persuade Harpo, the leader of the Good Guys, that her plan is God's will.As their journeys unfold in a series of unforgettable adventures, Yara and Adrena are propelled toward each other and transformative revelations about life, death, and destiny in this intensely captivating, irreverent epic from a singularly brilliant new voice in fiction.  Paige Lewis is the author of the poetry collection Space Struck (Sarabande Books, 2019) and the novel Canon (Viking Press, 2026). They co-edited Another Last Call: Poems on Addiction and Deliverance (Sarabande Books, 2023) with Kaveh Akbar. Paige teaches creative writing at the University of Iowa.Recommended Books: Tom Lin, Babylon, South Dakota Layli Long Soldier, We Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is published with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Josefina explores with you the distinctions between the masculine & feminine spiritual paths as a way for you to find which path feels more true to you. She's supporting you in focusing on reclaiming authenticity and aliveness rather than over-optimizing the body through traditional masculine-based practices, giving permission to your feminine light to shine bright through the feminine spiritual path, which is divinely designed differently for a female body and spirit.✧The Feminine vs. Masculine PathThe masculine path, often rooted in traditions like Vipassana, is a more rigid and strictly disciplined practice of stillness, non-reactivity, and observing reality to move beyond attachments and cravings.The feminine path, which is rooted more in both Tantric traditions and somatic-based practices. This path is directed towards "full contact" with reality, involving active participation and riding the edge of sensations rather than stepping back to observe them.Masculine practices focus on neutralizing energy and transcending desire, while the feminine path uses movement, breath-work, sound, and pleasure to activate energy and radiance.Many women feel exhausted because they try to follow masculine operating systems, schedules, and practices that may deplete their natural feminine vitality.✧Spiritual Polarity in RelationshipsJosefina addresses a common fear in relationships, that partners will grow apart if they follow different spiritual paths.Merging completely by adopting a partner's habits and abandoning personal interests is a "spiritual trap" that can lead to a flat, dull, and chargeless polarity in a romantic relationship.Relationship polarity requires two distinct energy fields; attraction is fueled by the meeting of different energies, such as masculine stillness and feminine fire.Intimacy is built through genuine curiosity about who the other person is becoming rather than achieving absolute sameness.✧Integration and PracticeMaintaining separate individual morning practices allows each partner to tend to their own inner life first, bringing more authenticity to the union.Vipassana can be integrated as a complementary tool for sharpening focus and mental faculties without replacing the movement-based feminine path.Shared language and discussing what is "alive" within each person create a deeper connection than simply matching practices.Abandoning one's path to mirror a partner is not true love and can lead to self-abandonment and an erosion of the connection.A woman rooted in her own feminine path is more present, magnetic, and alive within her relationship.The ultimate goal is for each partner to be fully on their own path while staying curious and supportive of the other's journey toward their highest potential.✧ Connect with Josefina:Follow on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@Josefinabashout⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apply for your free Pleasure blueprint session with Josefina https://lp.josefinabashout.com/booking

In Canon (Viking, 2026), two unlikely heroes embark on quests to win God's favor in this outrageously entertaining, profoundly heartfelt novel that announces an ingenious new voice in the tradition of Chain-Gang All-Stars, No One Is Talking About This, and Martyr!Yara can't comprehend why God has chosen them to slay Dominic, the ruthless leader of the army of Bad Guys. Cast out by their family and reeling from a destructive relationship, Yara has never felt weaker—but with nothing left to lose, they strike a deal. Abandoning their solitary days of embroidery and obsessive cleaning, Yara reluctantly embarks on a perilous odyssey designed to prepare them for the daunting mission ahead.Meanwhile, Adrena, a disillusioned prophet with a terrifying secret power, is determined to become the hero of this story. Desperately seeking the glory of God's approval and the promise of heaven, where she hopes to reunite with her beloved mother, Adrena must first persuade Harpo, the leader of the Good Guys, that her plan is God's will.As their journeys unfold in a series of unforgettable adventures, Yara and Adrena are propelled toward each other and transformative revelations about life, death, and destiny in this intensely captivating, irreverent epic from a singularly brilliant new voice in fiction.  Paige Lewis is the author of the poetry collection Space Struck (Sarabande Books, 2019) and the novel Canon (Viking Press, 2026). They co-edited Another Last Call: Poems on Addiction and Deliverance (Sarabande Books, 2023) with Kaveh Akbar. Paige teaches creative writing at the University of Iowa.Recommended Books: Tom Lin, Babylon, South Dakota Layli Long Soldier, We Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is published with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Austin Wadlow continues our series through 2 Timothy

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode 351 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I'm talking about a form of self-abandonment that many high-achieving people don't recognize because it's often disguised as ambition, productivity, or “doing it for yourself.”This episode explores the difference between genuinely caring for yourself and organizing your entire life around a future version of you while neglecting the person you are right now. I share a conversation with someone pursuing a long-held dream and the important realization that even meaningful goals can become harmful when they're built on constant urgency, exhaustion, and disconnection from yourself.Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Why a future goal is not self-care if it's built on present-day self-abandonmentThe hidden ways self-abandonment shows up through urgency, over-functioning, and postponing your needsWhy “I'll take care of myself later” keeps people disconnected from themselves in the presentHow internal boundaries help you stay connected to yourself during stressful or messy seasons of lifeA simple daily question that helps you begin including yourself again: “What do I need right now?”This episode is a reminder that self-care is not just about the outcome you're working toward. It's about the way you treat yourself along the way. Because you cannot build a life that feels good later if you are abandoning yourself now.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at Fragmented to Whole PodcastFeeling drained? Take my free Boundaries Drain Quiz to find out where your energy is leaking and how to reclaim it. Start your quiz here: Boundaries Drain QuizCONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE:Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletterLinkedinWork with Barb! Book a “Say No Without Guilt” Session

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: David Daoud explains that Hezbollah is an integral extension of the Iranian regime, not a disposable proxy. Abandoning them would signify Iran ending its regional dominance quest and fundamentally altering its core ideological foreign policy. (1)1881 Beirut Castle