Podcasts about Acceptance

Chris Hall joins Stephanie Rousselle to reflect on the practice of delighting in God, especially during life's later chapters or grief-laden season. The conversation weaves through wisdom gained in the “winter of life,” the significance of gratitude, and the centrality of God's relational nature.Chris Hall begins by honestly discussing aging, recognizing the “gift of years,” and learning acceptance—particularly of life's inherent limitations and future partings. Acceptance, he says, is not resignation, but a posture of gratitude and detachment from what's fleeting, allowing deeper attachment to what matters most: God's loving presence and the relationships He's given us.Daily, Chris Hall and his wife pray, focusing on thankfulness. Even in uncertainty or suffering—as exemplified by their grandson with Down syndrome—gratitude centers their hearts on God's mercy. “Lord, have mercy” becomes a foundational prayer, acknowledging deep dependence and God's persistent goodness.The journey hasn't always been simple. Chris Hall shares that, particularly through experiences as a deputy coroner and witnessing immense suffering in places like Los Angeles, Calcutta, and Rwanda, he's grappled with whether God is truly good. Encountering pain and tragedy forced honest questions: “Are you good or not?” But with time and spiritual wrestling, he's emerged with a hard-won conviction of God's steadfastness.In today's culture, delight is often confused with self-focus—“you have to love yourself first.” Chris Hall counters this, insisting that genuine delight is secondary, a “byproduct” of being drawn out of ourselves by something beautiful (the character of God, deep friendships, acts of love). This self-forgetfulness mirrors the Trinity—God's relational essence—and is central to spiritual formation.Using friendship as an example, Chris Hall speaks of the deep grief that attends the loss of his best friend—grief is the “tax we pay for loving.” Yet, grief and joy are intertwined. The richness of a 50-year friendship is the soil from which delight blooms; our relationships (rooted in God's relational nature) are the stage for both love and loss.For anyone struggling to delight in God, Chris Hall gently advises: “Lead with beauty.” Recognize the goodness around you—even in small ways. Beauty draws us out of our self-absorption into a posture of wonder, gratitude, and worship. He encourages practices like meditating on the Psalms and savoring passages from John's, Romans, and Hebrews to nourish this vision.Delight in God is neither sentimental nor shallow—it's a mature joy forged in gratitude, beauty, courage, and faithfulness through all seasons. It invites us to accept limitations, let go of self-preoccupation, and savor God's goodness, even amidst suffering. As Chris Hall and Stephanie Rousselle remind us, delight is tasted, seen, and deeply known—not chased for its own sake, but discovered in God Himself.MORE ABOUT "AWAKEN DELIGHT" BY STEPHANIE ROUSSELLE"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." This is God's promise to you in Psalm 37:4. But many believers quietly assume it's just a poetic suggestion, or it doesn't really work here on earth.In Awaken Delight, Stephanie Rousselle invites you to rediscover what Scripture actually means by delight in God. It's not emotional hype or religious performance, but a steady satisfaction rooted in who God is.Through biblical theology and practical rhythms, you'll learn how delighting in Godreshapes sufferingquiets restless strivinganchors your identity in God's unshakable delight of youLearning to delight in God is the quiet revolution that reshapes how we endure pain, love others, and understand our own hearts.Awaken Delight is a theologically grounded spiritual formation book for thoughtful believers who feel spiritually fatigued and are ready to embrace the reality of Psalm 37:4.More at https://www.gospelspice.com/awakendelightDISCOVER THE BOOK BEHIND THE PODCAST | "Awaken Delight" by Stephanie Rousselle"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4 isn't a poetic suggestion — it's a promise. But many believers quietly assume it doesn't really work, or it's not really possible here on earth.In Awaken Delight, Stephanie Rousselle invites you to rediscover what Scripture actually means by delight — not emotional hype, not religious performance, but a steady satisfaction rooted in who God is.Delight in God isn't a mood to manufacture; it's a relationship to receive.Through biblical theology and practical rhythms, you'll learn how communion with God reshapes suffering, quiets restless striving, and anchors your identity in something unshakable.Delighting in God isn't sentimental optimism. It's deeply rooted in Christ, Jesus.It's the quiet revolution that reshapes how we endure pain, love others, and understand our own heart.Awaken Delight is a theologically grounded spiritual formation book for thoughtful believers who feel spiritually fatigued and are ready to embrace the reality of Psalm 37:4.More at https://www.gospelspice.com/awakendelight Purchase the book, "Awaken Delight" by Stephanie Rousselle: https://a.co/d/0bqhUb5JKind words from Jennifer Rothschild, Bible teacher, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, Founder, Fresh Grounded Faith: “Stephanie helps us awaken to and experience true delight. It is a rich mix of God's delight in you and your delight in him. This is the life you were made for, the life your soul deeply longs for. So, the table is set. Pull up a chair and let your heart sit alongside Stephanie. As your delight in God wakes up and becomes fully realized, you'll find a satisfaction in Christ that makes you want more and more.”Kind words from Amanda Jenkins, Lead creator of THE CHOSEN's literary content: "I have yet to meet another person quite as eager to intimately know Jesus as Stephanie is. Her enthusiasm for the beauty found inside a thriving relationship with her Savior is downright contagious. Indeed, Stephanie's joy and faith and commitment to growth—along with her love for really good food!—will implant themselves in the hearts of readers. Lucky readers."Kind words from Os Guinness, Theologian, Social critic, Author, The Call:  "Stephanie addresses one of the greatest needs of Christians today. Knowing God is not knowing about God, but knowing Him genuinely and with desire and delight. She does so practically and helpfully, and in a style that sparkles with a verve and joy that is distinctively French."Kind words from Pippa Gumbel, Pioneer, The Alpha Course; Author, The Bible in one year with husband Nicky: "Stephanie's love of God is inspiring and infectious. Her book is an invitation to share in that delight and to come to know God in new and wonderful ways."More at https://www.gospelspice.com/awakendelight Purchase the book, "Awaken Delight" by Stephanie Rousselle: https://a.co/d/0bqhUb5JSupport us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

In this lesson from the Gate of Torah (Shaar HaTorah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches that true Torah study begins with mastering the fundamentals before chasing complexity. A student who rushes into intricate analyses without first understanding the simple flow of the Talmud misses the very foundation upon which Torah is built. Every word of the Talmud is rooted in the Mishnah, and every Mishnah is rooted in the Written Torah. The deeper insights become meaningful only after the basic structure is firmly established.Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that Torah is meant to be lived, not merely admired. Every learning session should conclude with the question: How does this change my life today? Quoting the Ramban's famous letter, he encourages listeners to transform every Torah lesson into practical action. Torah is not an academic discipline reserved for intellectual exercise—it is Hashem's guidebook for everyday living, shaping our choices, character, and relationship with the Creator.The lesson then contrasts Torah study with every other profession. In the business world, people are rewarded for results, but in Torah, Hashem rewards sincere effort. Even when understanding is incomplete, every moment spent striving to comprehend Hashem's wisdom carries eternal value. Rabbi Wolbe illustrates this with the analogy of a plumber who is paid only for a successful repair, while a Torah student is rewarded for every honest attempt to learn, regardless of the outcome.Finally, Rabbi Wolbe highlights one of the defining features of authentic Torah learning: respectful disagreement in pursuit of truth. The debates of Hillel and Shammai, the passionate discussions of the sages, and the give-and-take of every study partnership all teach that Torah grows through listening, questioning, and refining ideas—not through ego or victory. The goal is never to prove oneself right, but to discover the truth of Hashem's Torah. He concludes with a powerful reminder that Torah is not simply another subject to study—it is the very life force of the Jewish people, nourishing the soul just as food nourishes the body._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on February 9, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on August 4, 2026_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #GateOfTorah, #TalmudTorah, #TorahStudy, #CrownOfTorah, #JewishLearning, #DailyTorah, #TorahLife, #EffortMatters, #NeverStopLearning, #LearningEveryDay, #ChooseTorah, #TorahFirst ★ Support this podcast ★

If you're a parent, you probably know this feeling.No matter how old our children are, we never stop wanting to protect them. We want to guide them, encourage them, and help them avoid some of the heartache we experienced ourselves.I've been thinking about that a lot lately.As my own boys have grown into adulthood, I've realized that one of the greatest invitations of this stage of parenting isn't learning how to love them more. It's learning how to trust their journey while continuing to love them deeply.For a long time, I believed that if one of my children was struggling, it was my job to figure out how to make it better. I thought worrying meant I was being a good mom. I thought helping meant offering advice, solving problems, and trying to keep them from making mistakes or being uncomfortable.But my own healing has gently shown me something different.What if our adult children aren't ours to fix, change or even to tell them what to do?What if they're here to have their own unique human experience, learning through both their joys and their challenges on their soul journey?What if loving them doesn't mean keeping them from discomfort, but trusting that even the difficult parts of their journey have purpose too. That doesn't mean we stop caring. It doesn't mean we stop loving or even supporting in a healthy way.It simply means we begin releasing the belief that their happiness determines our own.This conversation isn't about becoming a perfect parent. I certainly haven't been one. It's about exploring another way of seeing.One that has brought so much more peace into my own heart.If you've been lying awake worrying about your adult children, wishing you could make different choices for them, or wondering how to love them without losing yourself, I hope you'll find something in this conversation that may shift how you are seeing the situation and the people in your life- and in the end you find a little peace. In This EpisodeWhy worrying can quietly become another form of trying to controlSeeing your adult children through love instead of fearHow our own discomfort often fuels our desire to fix someone else's lifeWhy acceptance becomes a path to peaceTrusting your adult children's soul journey while continuing to love them deeply with healthy detachmentReleasing the belief that someone else's happiness determines your ownReturning your attention to your own healing and spiritual awakeningA Few Questions to Sit WithWhere am I carrying responsibility that isn't mine?What fears come up when I imagine letting go of control?Can I love someone deeply without trying to change them?What might become possible if I trusted both my journey and theirs?Continue Your Soul Recovery Journey

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In today's episode, Gina discusses the frequent anxiety related behavior of symptom monitoring and how to overcome it. This is another core aspect of Claire Weekes' anxiety recovery protocol: acceptance, and more emphatically, utter acceptance. Learning to become comfortable with any symptoms anxiety throws at us is very helpful for our anxiety recovery. Utter acceptance of the symptoms can help us do this. Listen in and let go of constant self-monitoring today!Stillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a slower, more personal reflection that's different from what I share on the podcast.If you'd like a quiet place to land as the week winds down, you can join here: http://eepurl.com/bR2F9P or on our website anxietycoachespodcast.com and sign up for the newsletter.Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our community Group Coaching Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program1:1 Coaching Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingIf you prefer to listen AD-FREE, try our Supercast premium access membership:Learn more about anxiety What is anxiety?Free Guided Meditation for Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for AnxietyQuote:Recovery lies in the places you fear. Go to them with utter acceptance and let time pass.-Dr. Claire WeekesChapters0:27 Utter Acceptance Begins3:48 The Monitoring Trap10:20 Body Scans vs Scanning15:48 Loosening the Checking Habit20:32 Trust Over SupervisionSummaryIn this episode we focus on moving from symptom monitoring toward self-trust through Claire Weekes' idea of utter acceptance. We explain how this differs from radical acceptance, which is about accepting reality, while utter acceptance means full permission for bodily fear without bracing, checking, or resistance.We talk about how anxiety often keeps us in a cycle of monitoring the body, seeking reassurance, and searching for explanations. We describe how attention to sensations like heartbeat, breathing, dizziness, or fatigue can make them feel more urgent, which then increases anxiety and creates more sensations to monitor.We also distinguish anxious body checking from mindful body scanning. A mindful scan is described as curious and non-judgmental, while anxious scanning looks for danger and tries to confirm safety. We note that even meditation can become a checking ritual if we use it to test whether we feel better.We then outline practical steps for reducing monitoring: noticing checking habits without judgment, pausing before checking, shifting attention outward, stopping daily comparisons, choosing one checking behavior to loosen, using permission phrases, and allowing progress to be imperfect. The episode closes by emphasizing that the opposite of monitoring is trust, and that we can notice uncertainty and still continue with daily life.#Anxiety #AnxietyRelief #PanicAttack #AnxietyRecovery #ClaireWeeks #UtterAcceptance #RadicalAcceptance #HealthAnxiety #Interoception #SymptomMonitoring #Mindfulness #NervousSystem #SelfTrust #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #AnxietySupport #OvercomingAnxiety #BodyScan #DBT #SelfCare #InnerPeace #StressRelief #DropTheStruggle #AnxietyCoachesPodcast #GinaRyan #EmotionalWellness #Mindset #HolisticHealing #Wellness #LetItBe #ACPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the pain you've been carrying isn't who you are, it's simply what happened to you? In this powerful episode of Beauty of Colors, we sit down with Eric Fisher, a Canadian Certified Counsellor with more than 13 years of experience helping individuals heal from trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Eric takes a holistic approach to recovery, combining evidence-based therapies with deep compassion to help people rediscover hope, purpose, and connection. His work includes Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and personality development through the MBTI. Together, we explore questions so many people quietly wrestle with: Why do painful memories continue to control our lives? Can healing happen without reliving every traumatic moment? How does addiction begin, and what truly helps people recover? Why is self-compassion one of the hardest but most important steps in healing? What does it really mean to start over after trauma? Whether you're navigating your own healing journey, supporting someone you love, or simply want to understand the human mind on a deeper level, this conversation offers hope, practical insight, and a reminder that recovery isn't about becoming someone new, t's about reconnecting with who you were before the pain.

In this episode, we explore profound loss, transformation, trauma recovery, and self-love techniques with Dr. Druva, a family medicine physician with over 27 years of experience. Discover practical tools like CBT, EMDR, and the power of creative expression to transform your mental well-being."Okay, that person did it, I can do it."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Mind Hygiene and Self-Awareness02:21 Dr. Druva's Personal Journey Through Addiction and Trauma04:26 The Role of Evidence-Based Therapies in Healing07:20 Understanding CBT, EMDR, and DBT Techniques10:20 The Power of Creativity in Mental Health12:29 Rebuilding Self-Belief and Forgiveness15:14 Practical Practice for Immediate Mental Health Support17:22 Resources and How to Connect with Dr. Druva"Whatever the drinking, the smoking, the drugging, had nothing to do with the present." More Key Takeaways*Practical steps for emotional healing*Acceptance of past trauma is crucial for healing.*Writing down and processing emotions reduces neurochemical stress.*Practicing empathy and understanding others' perspectives fosters forgiveness.*Engage in consistent mental health practices, even for a few minutes daily."Understanding others' perspectives helps alchemize resentments."Support the showSubscribe to stay current and share with a friend who could use this episode. All questions for the host or guests: Email PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com.Show Partner: Living Proof TBI Coaching

You Can Make Peace With Where You're AtIn this episode of Your Quiet Moment, we explore the idea that peace is not a destination you have to earn by arriving somewhere. It is not the reward at the end of a long list of accomplishments. Peace is something you can choose right now, from exactly where you are standing.Often we carry a quiet war with ourselves. We are at war with where we are in life. We feel behind, not enough, not quite there yet. And that internal war does not actually move us forward. It just drains us. Today we talk about how to stop fighting the present moment and start making peace with it — without giving up on growth, without resigning ourselves to stagnation. Acceptance and aspiration can exist in the same breath.Key themes:- The difference between wanting to grow and being at war with yourself- Why peace does not require everything to be resolved- How to accept your current chapter while still turning the page- The gift of giving yourself permission to be at peaceAffirmations from this episode:- I make peace with where I am without giving up on where I am going.- I do not have to have it all figured out to have inner peace right now.- I am allowed to accept my current chapter and still grow into the next one.- I release the need to be somewhere else to feel okay about myself.- I honor how far I have come, even if I am not where I want to be yet.- I choose peace over perfection, and that is a valid choice.- I am allowed to be a work in progress and still feel at ease.- I give myself permission to be at peace with exactly this moment.Timestamps:00:00 - Opening01:30 - Settling In03:45 - The Theme05:30 - Breathwork06:15 - Affirmations07:00 - ClosingSubscribe to Your Quiet Moment for a new episode every single day.#yourquietmoment #selfcompassion #innerpeace #acceptance #personalgrowth #mindfulness #meditation #peace #selfacceptance #lettinggoDISCLAIMER

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Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. Maybe the answer isn't to push harder today. This gentle morning meditation helps you release resistance, embrace acceptance, and move through life with more peace, ease, and emotional balance. Take a deep breath and allow yourself to trust that you don't have to force what's meant to unfold. Love,

Are you sick and tired of living your life from a script that somebody else wrote? In this video, Prof. Spira takes you on a walk down a real American fast-food strip — what he calls "Spira's Inferno" — and breaks down the three steps to deprogram yourself from the death culture and the pus and mucus matrix. Instead of moralizing about junk food, or trying to change a system that was never built for your health in the first place, this video shows you how to observe it, decode it, and step out of it. Prof. Spira walks past the drive-thrus, the gas stations, the logos and the slogans, and reads the propaganda back to you — an environment engineered to make poison effortless and vitality difficult. You'll learn why cravings are not simply a willpower problem, why the hell loop of poison, sickness, and more poison keeps repeating, why Brother Air told him pizza was "slave food" back in 2002, and why Prof. Spira teaches that physiological liberation is the real key. Inside this video, we cover: * Step 1 — OBSERVE: how to walk through the chaos and see it clearly, without judgment* Step 2 — REALIZATION & RELEASE: how the old programming gets unwired * Step 3 — ACCEPTANCE: why trying to change hell is what keeps you stuck in it* How to decode food propaganda instead of consuming it * Why the hell loop of poison, treatment, and more poison repeats* What it means to be "a battery in somebody else's machine" * Why pus and mucus-forming foods sit underneath the whole system* Why alcohol, tobacco, and processed foods are so easy to get, and real food is not * How the Transition Diet and the Mucusless Diet Healing System offer a way out* Why physiological liberation is the goal, not moral superiority If you're serious about learning the Mucusless Diet Healing System and want support applying it in real life, use the links below: Book a clarity call for Transition Diet Bootcamp: https://live.mucusfreelife.com/bootcamp-apply Join the Mucus-Free Life Membership: https://go.mucusfreelife.com/join-ytc Join the newsletter: https://bit.ly/mfl-fb-join Mucus-Free Life is an educational platform exploring the Mucusless Diet Healing System. Content reflects study and experience and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making changes to your diet, fasting, or health practices. Peace, Love, and Breath!

Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners.This episode covers Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Dr. Kenneth Fung and Dr. Iline Guan.Dr. Kenneth Fung is Staff Psychiatrist at the Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network. He is Professor and Director of Global Mental Health with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. His research, teaching, and clinical interests include both cultural psychiatry and psychotherapy, especially ACT, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness. He is the Block Co-coordinator of the Cultural Psychiatry Core Seminars for psychiatry residents, and the seminar co-lead and psychotherapy supervisor in CBT at the University Health Network.Dr. Guan is a psychiatrist who practices outpatient general psychiatry at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, where she works in the Mood and Anxiety Ambulatory Services and the Northern Psychiatric Outreach Program. She also works with Inner City Health Associates in downtown Toronto. She has had training across various psychotherapy modalities, including psychodynamic therapy, CBT, DBT, IPT, MBSR/MBCT, and ACT. She is involved in resident teaching and psychotherapy supervision at the University of Toronto, and has implemented a pilot ACT group program in the Mood and Anxiety clinic at CAMH.The learning objectives for this episode are as follows:Describe the theoretical model and core processes underlying ACTIdentify the evidence base and clinical indications for using ACT across psychiatric presentationsDemonstrate core ACT techniques and how they can be integrated into clinical practiceGuest: Dr. Kenneth Fung and Dr. Iline GuanHosts: Victoria Meng (MS3), Dr. Katherine Bailey (PGY3), and Dr. Angad Singh (PGY3)Audio editing: Dr. Angad Singh (PGY3)References:1. Hayes, S. C., Luoma, J. B., Bond, F. W., Masuda, A., & Lillis, J. (2006). Acceptance and commitment therapy: Model, processes and outcomes. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 44(1), 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2005.06.0062. Gloster, A. T., Walder, N., Levin, M. E., Twohig, M. P., & Karekla, M. (2020). The empirical status of acceptance and commitment therapy: A review of meta-analyses. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 18, 181–192. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2020.09.0093. Twohig, M. P., et al. (2025). Group acceptance and commitment therapy versus cognitive behavioral therapy/exposure response prevention for obsessive compulsive disorder: A block randomized controlled trial. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39987908/For more PsychEd, follow us on Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@psyched.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Facebook (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PsychEd Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), X (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@psychedpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and Bluesky (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@psychedpodcast.bsky.social‬⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). You can email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠psychedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and visit our website at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ psychedpodcast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In almost every class Adrienne teaches, she tells her students that struggling is inevitable, but suffering is optional. She doesn't mean we get to choose whether difficult things happen to us or not. But sometimes we add another layer by fighting what we're already feeling. We tell ourselves we shouldn't be sad, shouldn't be anxious, shouldn't be angry, or that we should be farther along than we are. That struggle can create even more suffering.Today's meditation is simply an invitation to set that extra layer down, even if it's only for a few minutes.Sometimes we come to meditation because we want to become calmer, happier, more enlightened, or more awake. But if we look closely, that can become just another form of striving. Just another way of trying to be someone other than who we are in this moment.What if, instead, you didn't have to become anything? What if there was nothing to fix?When you forget there's nothing to fix, press play.Send us Fan MailWe Didn't Plan For This Special SeriesThis series exists because so many of you reached out and said, “I didn't plan for this either.”If you've gone through a diagnosis, a loss, a life change, a career shift, a divorce, becoming a caregiver, moving, starting over — we want to hear your story.EMAIL US: WDPFTPodcast@gmail.comYou don't have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to share honestly.How Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comFor th...

Welcome to the Daily Disciple Podcast. As daily disciples, we seek to adore and follow Jesus, our teacher, into the abundant life that he offers. Because we find Jesus irresistible, fascinating, and incredibly practical, we want to be students of his Scripture. Today's episode is found in Luke 4 "Acceptance Not Required."

People often assume the hardest part of raising a nonverbal child with autism comes during the teenage years, when your child is bigger, stronger, and harder to physically manage. After raising my 15-year-old son Lucas, I can honestly say the years that scared me most came much earlier.This week, I talk about why the uncertainty of ages 5, 6, and 7 weighed on me far more than life with a nonverbal teenager today. I share a recent moment that reminded me just how much Lucas has grown, why fear of the future can be more difficult than the reality itself, and how years of patience, consistency, and small lessons have shaped the young man he is today.I also discuss teaching emotional regulation, setting healthy iPad boundaries without constant battles, respecting a nonverbal teenager's privacy and dignity, and why peace of mind often comes from finally knowing your child instead of fearing who they might become.If you're parenting a nonverbal autistic child and wondering what the future holds, I hope this episode offers a little reassurance. It may not get easier physically, but it can get much easier emotionally.It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I'm Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print.Follow Us On TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

Byron & Grandpa Bill-ULUA"What if I told you that your very existence is already a victory, regardless of your struggles?" ✨Byron Athene states- I used to think my worth was tied to being 'fluent' — until I realized we're all cosmic lottery winners just for being here.

When you marry a covert narcissist, you may not realize that you are being assigned a full-time job: Keep him praised, pleased, protected, admired, and emotionally supplied at all times. The covert narcissist may appear quiet, humble, sensitive, or misunderstood to everyone else. But behind closed doors, he expects you to build your entire life around him. Here are 10 demands commonly placed on the covert narcissist's "cheerleader": 1. Constant attention He expects your time, focus, and immediate interest in everything he says. 2. Total devotion He does not simply want love. He wants to become the center of your world. 3. Endless praise You are expected to celebrate every idea, accomplishment, and opinion—whether it deserves praise or not. 4. Complete submission Disagreement is treated as disrespect. Independence is viewed as rebellion. 5. Affection on demand Your comfort, health, and emotional readiness may be ignored because his wants always come first. 6. Reverence disguised as respect Healthy mutual respect is not enough. He expects admiration without accountability. 7. Immediate attention to his needs You are expected to anticipate what he wants before he even asks. 8. Acceptance of blame Every problem in his life, your marriage, or the family somehow becomes your fault. 9. Agreement with everything he believes He must always be right, while your perspective is dismissed or mocked. 10. A cheerful attitude at all times He can complain, criticize, and rage—but you are expected to smile and remain pleasant. No spouse can meet these impossible standards. Yet the more you try, the more exhausted, confused, and invisible you become. Your feelings, needs, pain, dreams, and opinions slowly disappear because your entire identity has been reduced to supplying the narcissist. That is not mutual love. That is covert narcissistic abuse.

She was born three generations into one of the most extreme cults in American history - where child abuse was doctrine and children were the product. She escaped at 15 with nothing.In this episode I sit down with Daniella Mestyanek Young, who went from a childhood in the Children of God cult to graduating valedictorian, becoming a U.S. Army intelligence officer stationed in Afghanistan, and still, through all of it, convinced she was fine.She wasn't. And the way she found that out is one of the most honest things I've heard on this show.We talk about the difference between running from trauma and running toward achievement, and why they can look identical from the outside. We get into how the happiest-looking children can be the most exploited, why cult leaders might believe their own lies, and the line that defined her entire childhood: "I was born a soldier."But underneath all of it, this conversation is about something much more universal. The trap of telling yourself you're fine, and fine, and fine, until you're not, and everything catches up at once.Daniella Mestyanek Young is a former Army captain, organizational psychologist, and author of Uncultured and The Culting of America. She writes and teaches under the name Knitting Cult Lady, helping people recognize the tactics used by cults, dictators, and abusive relationships, and is currently developing a musical based on her own upbringing.Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction: Child Performers and Trafficking(00:27) Meet Daniella & Trauma(01:36) Numbing and Acceptance(07:46) A Decade of Deconstruction(09:09) Inside Children of God(12:26) Thrown Into High School(15:36) Early Doubts and Escape(20:34) Hiding her Backstory(24:51) Performance Cult Exposed(28:01) Musical and New Language(38:16) Do Leaders Know?(41:59) Army as Another Cult(50:39) Knitting Cult Lady Mission(55:28) Peace and Advice(59:47) Truth and Where to Find Her(01:02:08) ClosingJoin the Move Your Mind Community:go.nickbracks.com/mymcommunityConnect with Nick:Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracksWebsite: http://nickbracks.comEmail: contact@nickbracks.comConnect with Daniella:https://knittingcultlady.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This final episode of our Confidence series ties everything together: the inner work of accepting discomfort and self-doubt, defusing from self-critical thoughts, and clarifying values now becomes the foundation for outer action. You can build confidence through the daily practice of taking small committed actions, again and again, in alignment with your values, even when you don't feel ready.  We'll dig into strategies like psychological flexibility: the ability to be present with thoughts, feelings, and sensations without letting them stop you from doing what matters. With that flexibility, we can shift from self-focused attention (consumed by what others are thinking, picking apart your own performance in real time) to task-focused attention. Self-focused attention takes the prefrontal cortex partially offline and redirects computing power to threat-detection and self-monitoring. Shifting attention to the task brings it back online. You think more clearly. You respond more flexibly. You perform closer to the level you're actually capable of. The practice is simple to describe and genuinely hard to do: when you notice self-focused attention taking over, pause, ask "What does this moment call for?" and do the next best thing, imperfectly. You'll get pulled back into self-monitoring. That's okay. That's actually the practice. That's where the real strength is built.    About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab Program (get your 7-day free trial!). Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).    Listen & follow the Joy Lab Podcast on your favorite listening app:  Spotify | Apple | YouTube      Sources and Notes for our Element of Confidence: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Start your 7-day free trial now. Episodes in this series: Not Feeling Confident & Want to Know How to Increase Confidence In Yourself? Start By Seeing Confidence as Trust, Not a Feeling [ep. 273] Building Confidence with Mindful Acceptance (even when anxiety, self-doubt, & the harsh inner-critic show up) [ep. 274] You Are Not Your Thoughts: Cognitive Defusion for Confidence & to Change Your Relationship With Self-Critical Thoughts [ep. 275]  Confidence, Motivation, & Values: Focusing on Direction, Not Perfection [ep.276] Self-Focused vs. Task-Focused Attention & How Great Things Are Done by a Series of Small Things[ep. 277] Book: The Confidence Gap by Russ Harris, PhD Book: Confidence Culture by Shani Orgad, PhD & Rosalind Gill, PhD Bandura. Self-efficacy: Toward a Unifying Theory of Behavioral Change. Access here. Baumeister et al. Does High Self-Esteem Cause Better Performance, Interpersonal Success, Happiness, or Healthier Lifestyles? Access here. Donnelly et al. Do people know how others view them? Two approaches for identifying the accuracy of metaperceptions. Access here. Hayes et al. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a Unified Model of Behavior Change. Access here. More about Victor Frankl's work from VFIA.   Full transcript here   Common Questions: Q: How do I actually start building confidence when I don't feel confident at all? A: Start with small committed actions (not big goals) that are aligned with your values and take those small actions even when you feel doubtful or uncomfortable. These small actions are the most important starting point, they collect evidence your nervous system can learn from (I can do it!), and the feeling of confidence can follow those small actions.   Q: Why does my anxiety get worse when I'm in the middle of doing something I care about? A: That's self-focused attention. Your energy and focus gets redirected from the task to self-monitoring and threat-detection; this episode explains the neuroscience, introduces the shift to task-focused attention, and gives you a simple one-question reset to bring your prefrontal cortex back online.   Key moments: [00:00] Welcome to the final episode of the Confidence series — committed action, the last step [00:30] Recap of the series: Ep. 274 (being with discomfort), Ep. 275 (unhooking from thoughts), Ep. 276 (clarifying values) — now it's time to act [01:00] Quoting Dr. Russ Harris: "The actions of confidence come first; the feelings of confidence come later." [01:30] Henry: up until now, we've done the inner work — now it's time for the outer work [02:00] Committed action: moving toward what matters even when uncomfortable, doubtful, or uncertain [02:30] ACT's psychological flexibility: being present with thoughts, feelings, and sensations without letting them stop you [03:30] The amygdala learns through action: "Oh, I just handled that. This isn't as dangerous as I thought." Over time the alarm quiets — not because you forced it, but because you gave it evidence that you can do hard things [04:30] Aimee: psychological flexibility is at the heart of courage and confidence — it's not the absence of self-doubt, it's the ability to be with it [06:00] Experiencing anxiety during a task is not a reliable predictor of performance — that is liberating [07:00] The real performance problem: not the anxiety, but the anxiety about the anxiety — self-focused attention [07:30] Self-focused attention: running assessments about being judged, picking apart your performance in real time, obsessing over the shaky voice or red patches [08:00] Russ Harris's hands-over-eyes metaphor: your thoughts are your hands — self-focused attention is covering your eyes with them [09:30] Cognitive defusion creates the space — unhook from the thoughts, shift attention to the task [10:00] The task-focused question: "What does this moment call for? What can I do right now?" [11:00] Self-focused attention takes the prefrontal cortex partially offline; shifting to task-focused attention brings the prefrontal cortex back online — clearer thinking, more flexibility, better performance [12:30] You don't have to wait until self-critical thoughts stop — you can have them AND shift your attention to the task [14:00] You'll get pulled back into self-focus — that's okay; that's another repetition, another chance to reset [15:30] This is why Joy Lab's experiments lean on mindfulness — the practice of returning attention is the whole skill [16:00] Rather than big hairy audacious goals — work on what we've already built: defusing thoughts, clarifying values, task-focused attention [17:30] As confidence builds in one area, it spreads to others — "I can do hard things" becomes a foundation [19:00] Confidence is not a destination — it's an ongoing practice; some days self-doubt is louder, and the practice is showing up anyway [20:00] Dr. Anne Wilson Schaef: "Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It is a pursuit of the worst in ourselves." [20:30] Small imperfect actions are part of the best of who we are — that resilient nature to take small steps that build [20:45] Joy Lab final Experiment for the Element of Confidence is available [21:00] Closing wisdom from Vincent van Gogh: "Great things are done by a series of small things brought together."    Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram Linkedin Facebook YouTube   Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Healing at Koyasan: A Journey of Acceptance and Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-29-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の盛り、山々が緑に包まれる季節のことでした。ハルトは高野山を訪れていました。En: In the height of summer, during the season when the mountains are enveloped in green, Haruto visited Koyasan.Ja: 心も体も、癒しを求めて。En: He sought healing for both his body and mind.Ja: 彼は最近、小さな手術を受け、回復のためにこの神聖な場所を選びました。En: Having recently undergone a minor surgery, he chose this sacred place for his recovery.Ja: 高野山は静かで荘厳な山頂のリトリートです。En: Koyasan is a serene and majestic mountaintop retreat.Ja: 杉の大木がそびえ、古いお寺が点在し、僧侶の静かな唱えごえが響きます。En: Towering cedar trees reach towards the sky, ancient temples are scattered throughout, and the quiet chanting of monks echoes.Ja: 空気はお香の香りで満ち、特にお盆の時期には、ランタンが夜を照らし、祈りの音が優しく流れます。En: The air is filled with the fragrance of incense, and especially during the Obon period, lanterns illuminate the night while the sound of prayers gently flows.Ja: ハルトは体の痛みだけでなく、心にも重荷を抱えていました。En: Haruto was burdened not only with physical pain but also with a heavy heart.Ja: 彼の父は亡くなって久しいですが、その思い出と向き合うことを避けてきました。En: Though it had been a long time since his father's passing, he had been avoiding facing those memories.Ja: 父はとても信心深く、仏教の教えに従う人でした。En: His father was deeply devout, a follower of Buddhist teachings.Ja: ハルトは、父の信仰を軽んじていたことを悔やみながらも、なかなか理解できずにいました。En: Haruto regretted having belittled his father's faith and found it difficult to understand.Ja: 盆の祭りの夜、ハルトは心を決めました。En: On the night of the Bon festival, Haruto made a decision.Ja: 父を敬い、その精神を感じるために、お盆の儀式に参加することにしたのです。En: To honor his father and feel his spirit, he decided to participate in the Obon ceremony.Ja: 寺院の庭には、たくさんの人々が集まり、小さな灯籠が並びました。En: In the temple garden, a large crowd gathered, and small lanterns were lined up.Ja: 世代を超えた静けさと祈りの中、ハルトは自分の心に向き合いました。En: Amid the timeless tranquility and prayers spanning generations, Haruto faced his own heart.Ja: 儀式が進むにつれ、彼の中で何かが変わり始めました。En: As the ceremony progressed, something began to change within him.Ja: 父の思い出が鮮烈によみがえり、ハルトの胸に温かな感情が湧き上がりました。En: Memories of his father vividly resurfaced, and a warm emotion welled up in Haruto's heart.Ja: その瞬間、彼は父の存在を感じ、長い間抑えてきた哀しみと悔恨が解き放たれました。En: In that moment, he felt his father's presence, and long-repressed sorrow and regret were released.Ja: 涙が溢れ、彼は父に心からの感謝を伝えることができたのです。En: Tears overflowed, and he was finally able to express his heartfelt gratitude to his father.Ja: 次の日、高野山を去る朝、ハルトは心が軽くなっていることに気付きました。En: The next morning, as he prepared to leave Koyasan, Haruto realized that his heart felt lighter.Ja: 彼は父の信仰と向き合い、それを受け入れました。En: He had faced his father's faith and accepted it.Ja: そして、自分自身の中に新しい信念が芽生えていることを感じたのです。En: He also felt a new belief budding within himself.Ja: 彼は父の遺産を尊重することを誓い、新しい意味を見出したこの経験を抱いて日々を歩む決意をしました。En: He vowed to respect his father's legacy and decided to walk through life, embracing this new-found meaning from his experience.Ja: 高野山の緑に囲まれた道を下る彼の姿は、穏やかな微笑みに包まれていました。En: As he descended the path surrounded by Koyasan's greenery, Haruto was enveloped in a serene smile.Ja: 彼の背中には、父との新しい絆と共に、これからの未来が広がっていました。En: Accompanied by a newfound bond with his father, the promise of the future spread out before him. Vocabulary Words:height: 盛りenveloped: 包まれるserene: 静かmajestic: 荘厳towering: そびえchanting: 唱えごえfragrance: 香りlantern: ランタンilluminate: 照らしburdened: 抱えてdevout: 信心深くbelittled: 軽んじてtimeless: 世代を超えたtranquility: 静けさvividly: 鮮烈welled up: 湧き上がりpresence: 存在repressed: 抑えてgratitude: 感謝legacy: 遺産embracing: 抱いてbudding: 芽生えてdescended: 下るpath: 道greenery: 緑accompanied: 共にbond: 絆promise: 約束sought: 求めてsacred: 神聖

Join our community and get the companion PDFEverything ends, from relationships to feelings to situations, to eventually, lives. We often frame this idea as something bad that's better not to think about, but in this episode, we're exploring how learning to accept this impermanence can help us enjoy our lives in the moment more. More importantly, this is a skill we can practice and improve upon. We'll be discussing the research around acceptance of impermanence and talking about how we can strengthen our skills to become better at living in the moment and enjoying our lives, relationships, and experiences.Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.supercast.com. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community.Quality lube is essential for good sexual experiences. Try our absolute favorite, Uberlube and get 10% off plus free shipping with promo code MULTIAMORYWhatever you want to learn, MasterClass has something for you, taught by experts in their fields. Support the show and get an exclusive 15% offer at multiamory.link/masterclass.Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creators. Everything from graphic design and video editing to photography, writing, and business. Get a free month of Skilllshare at multiamory.link/skillshare.Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Follow us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 525 of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Vic Costik for Part 1 of a conversation about community, authenticity, connection, and finding the courage to become more fully yourself. Vic is a designer, community advocate, and the creator of New Rust, a podcast exploring Pittsburgh's transformation through the individual stories of people doing interesting things throughout the city. Growing up surrounded by the enormous crowds of New York City, Vic expected proximity to people to create connection. Instead, it was moving to Pittsburgh that showed him what community could truly feel like. Vic talks with Jim about discovering Pittsburgh's LGBTQ community, building a found family, participating in the city's creative and wonderfully unusual spaces, and realizing how helping others can create a support network in return. From jam nights and local zines to simply meeting people doing something they care about, Vic explains why Pittsburgh's smaller communities became so important to him. The conversation also explores judgment, curiosity, and what can happen when we approach unfamiliar experiences with a willingness to listen instead of immediately forming conclusions. Vic shares stories of talking with coworkers who had little or no previous experience with transgender people and choosing conversation as an opportunity to create understanding. Vic also reflects candidly on his own journey toward authenticity. He discusses growing up without the language to understand what he was experiencing, repressing parts of himself, getting married to his high school sweetheart, and eventually recognizing that the life he was living did not feel like his own. As Vic puts it, transitioning allowed him to “meet myself for the 1st time.” What followed was more than a change in identity. Vic discovered a version of himself who loves being around people, participating in his community, sharing ideas, and embracing the wonderfully weird interests that make each person unique. This is Part 1 of our conversation with Vic Costik. The conversation continues in the next episode of Fishing Without Bait. Learn more about Vic's New Rust podcast at NewRustPodcast.com. Continue Your Fishing Without Bait Journey Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player so you never miss an episode. Support the show on Patreon and receive ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait Pick up “Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book”: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

Ryan Clark's 45-minute explanation of his ESPN firing unintentionally exposed the fallacy of Clark being the best football analyst in the world. He failed the most fundamental test of discernment — you never choose the "community" over what's best for your family. Jason Whitlock and the "Fearless" soldiers deliver the biblical verdict on Ryan Clark's $2 million confession. Subscribe to "Harmony" for fearless commentary every Thursday at the intersection of faith, culture, and sports. ➢ Show Outline 00:00 - Ryan Clark's Layoff and Self-Diagnosis02:18 - Why ESPN Did Not Renew His Contract04:08 - Comparing a Layoff to Slavery06:45 - Choosing Community Over Family10:48 - ShemekaMichelle⁠'s Reaction14:49 - Family Priorities and Personal Responsibility18:13 - Ryan Clark's Arrogance and Missed Signals25:28 - Culture, Acceptance, and Emotional Reactions31:57 - Stephen A. Smith, Emotional Intelligence, and Relevance39:39 - Disrespecting Advice and the Need for Humility42:05 - Bible Study for Ryan Clark ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyWalker1 https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://www.youtube.com/@TheShemekaMichelle  https://x.com/DelanoSquires  https://x.com/VirgilWalker ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Myth of Slow Healing Why Rapid Recovery Is Possible Featuring Dr. David Burns and Kevin Cornelius, LMFT Many people believe emotional healing takes months—or even years. Therapists are often trained to expect gradual progress, and patients may assume lasting change requires prolonged struggle. But what if that assumption is wrong? In this episode, Dr. David Burns challenges one of the most deeply entrenched beliefs in mental health: the idea that meaningful psychological recovery must happen slowly. Drawing from his recent Psychology Today article, The Myth of Slow Healing, Dr. Burns explains why rapid emotional change is not only possible—it may actually reflect how the human brain naturally works. Through powerful clinical stories, personal reflections, and decades of research, Dr. Burns describes how depression, anxiety, panic, shame, and hopelessness can sometimes disappear in a matter of minutes when people discover and challenge the distorted thoughts driving their suffering. What Inspired This Article? Dr. Burns begins by sharing a formative experience from his psychiatric residency in Philadelphia. As a young psychiatrist, he noticed something troubling: psychotherapy often seemed to continue indefinitely, yet measurable recovery was rarely discussed. Therapists relied heavily on intuition, but almost no one was systematically measuring whether patients were actually improving. A walk through Fairmount Park sparked an insight that would transform his career. Thinking about professional basketball players improving through constant feedback—seeing whether the ball goes through the hoop—he wondered: How can therapists improve if they never measure whether their sessions are helping? This question led him to become one of the earliest advocates for routine outcome measurement in psychotherapy, eventually helping shape the development of TEAM-CBT's session-by-session assessment system. The Importance of Measurement Dr. Burns discusses his early use of the Beck Depression Inventory and the surprising lessons it taught him. Again and again, he discovered that his assumptions about how patients felt were often wrong: Some patients appeared severely depressed but reported relatively mild symptoms. Others seemed cheerful and functional while scoring in the severe range. These experiences reinforced an important lesson: Therapists need data, not guesses. By measuring depression, anxiety, empathy, and therapeutic effectiveness during every session, therapists can receive the feedback necessary to improve their work and help patients more effectively. The Caveman Effect: Why the Brain Can Change Instantly One of the episode's most memorable concepts is what Dr. Burns calls the "Caveman Effect." Borrowing an illustration from neuroscientist Mark Noble, he describes a prehistoric human hearing a twig snap behind him at dusk. The caveman immediately thinks: "A tiger is behind me!" Instantly, fear surges. Then he turns around and discovers the sound came from his wife stepping on a branch. In that moment, his fear vanishes. Not gradually. Not over six months. Instantly. Dr. Burns argues that this illustrates a fundamental principle: Thoughts create emotions. When a frightening thought is believed, anxiety emerges. When that thought is no longer believed, anxiety disappears. This process can happen in seconds. Three Levels of "Shortness" Dr. Burns describes three different ways emotional healing can occur rapidly. 1. Therapy Can Be Brief Many patients experience dramatic improvements within a single two-hour session. Rather than expecting treatment to continue indefinitely, Dr. Burns often approaches therapy with the goal of achieving complete symptom remission as quickly as possible. 2. Breakthroughs Often Happen in Minutes Even within a session, the most important change frequently occurs during a short window—sometimes only a few minutes long. Once therapists identify the specific distorted thoughts maintaining the problem and apply an effective intervention, major shifts can happen quickly. 3. The Moment of Enlightenment The most dramatic change often occurs in a matter of seconds. This is the moment when someone suddenly sees: Their negative belief isn't true. They've been deceiving themselves. A different perspective is possible. When this realization occurs, emotions can shift almost instantly. Dr. Burns compares this experience to the caveman discovering there was never a tiger at all. Why People Resist the Idea of Rapid Recovery If rapid healing is possible, why do so many people reject the concept? Dr. Burns identifies several reasons: For Patients Many people have spent years struggling with depression or anxiety. The idea that change could happen quickly may sound unrealistic or even fraudulent. After repeated disappointments, hope itself can feel dangerous. For Therapists Rapid recovery also challenges many traditional assumptions about psychotherapy. It raises uncomfortable questions: Why aren't outcomes being measured? Why do some treatments continue for years without substantial change? What happens to a therapist's business model when patients recover quickly? Dr. Burns and Kevin discuss how financial incentives can sometimes unintentionally reinforce longer treatments, even when faster recovery may be possible. The Story of Terry: Ten Years of Panic Gone in One Session One of the episode's most powerful moments is Dr. Burns' retelling of Terry's story. Terry suffered from: Severe depression Crippling panic attacks Nearly ten years of unsuccessful treatment Her symptoms were extreme, with depression and anxiety scores among the highest Dr. Burns had ever seen. The key breakthrough came when he identified the specific thought driving her panic: "I'm about to have a heart attack." Using an experimental technique, Dr. Burns intentionally helped Terry induce panic symptoms in session. Then he challenged her catastrophic belief through direct experience. If she were truly having a heart attack: Could she jog in place? Could she exercise vigorously? Could she do jumping jacks? As Terry performed increasingly strenuous activity, she suddenly realized the absurdity of her belief. Then came the breakthrough moment. She laughed. The fear disappeared. And a decade of panic ended. The episode emphasizes that it was not the jumping jacks themselves that created recovery. It was the moment she stopped believing the distorted thought. Why Thoughts Matter Dr. Burns revisits three core principles of cognitive therapy: Principle 1 Your emotions result from your thoughts—not directly from events. Principle 2 The thoughts creating depression and anxiety are typically distorted. Common distortions include: All-or-nothing thinking Fortune telling Emotional reasoning Mind reading Self-blame Principle 3 The moment you stop believing a distorted thought, your emotions will change. This principle remains central to TEAM-CBT and forms the foundation for many rapid recoveries. Beyond Cognition: The Role of Motivation Later in the discussion, Dr. Burns explains that distorted thoughts are only part of the story. Another critical factor is motivation. People often have powerful reasons for holding onto painful feelings. Depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, and shame frequently reflect important personal values. For example: Perfectionism may reflect high standards. Guilt may reflect a strong conscience. Anxiety may reflect caring deeply about others. Rather than arguing patients out of their symptoms, TEAM-CBT often begins by exploring what those symptoms reveal about the person's strengths and values. Benny's Story: The Power of Acceptance To illustrate this paradoxical approach, Dr. Burns shares the story of Benny. Benny was: Suicidal Violent Deeply depressed Involved in gangs, drugs, and crime Rather than confronting Benny's hopelessness, Dr. Burns did something unexpected. He explored all the advantages of believing: "I'm a hopeless case." Together they listed the benefits: Status Power Money Protection Identity For the first time, Benny felt understood rather than judged. Then his defenses collapsed. He revealed a lifetime of hidden pain, including witnessing his grandfather's suicide and struggling with illiteracy. The story illustrates a central paradox of TEAM-CBT: People often change only after they feel completely accepted exactly as they are. What Dr. Burns Has Learned About Human Nature After decades of witnessing rapid recovery, Dr. Burns says one conclusion feels increasingly clear: Thoughts create emotions. Yet he also emphasizes a deeper question: Why do some people generate so many painful thoughts in the first place? His answer increasingly involves: Core values Motivation Human meaning Personal strengths that become exaggerated Understanding both cognition and motivation has become essential to creating lasting change. Key Takeaways Emotional healing does not require months or years. The brain is capable of extraordinarily rapid change. Thoughts—not events themselves—create emotions. Distorted thoughts fuel depression and anxiety. When distorted thoughts lose their credibility, emotions often change immediately. Measurement and feedback are critical to effective therapy. Motivation and personal values play a major role in emotional suffering. Acceptance often creates more change than persuasion. Recovery can happen much faster than most people realize. Resources Mentioned Feeling Good by David D. Burns Intensive Therapy at Feeling Good Institute The Psychology Today article: The Myth of Slow Healing The video demonstration of Terry's panic attack treatment Coming Next Episode Dr. Burns and Kevin continue the conversation with a fascinating discussion of: "Grandma's Snake Phobia: The Real Cause of Her Anxiety" You'll learn about the Hidden Emotion Model and discover why the apparent cause of anxiety is sometimes very different from the true cause. We'd Love Your Feedback Your feedback helps shape future episodes. Please take a moment to complete the brief listener survey linked here. It takes less than two minutes and provides invaluable guidance for improving the podcast and helping more people learn these powerful tools for recovery. Contact Information Kevin Cornelius, LMFT is a Level 5 Certified Master TEAM-CBT Therapist and Trainer and the Clinical Director of Feeling Good Institute--Silicon Valley. He specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and insomnia. You can reach Kevin at kevin@feelinggoodinstitute.com and visit his website at www.tools4change.me. You can reach Dr. Burns at david@feelinggood.com. Feeling down in these turbulent times? Take a ride on our Feeling Great app. Feeling Great feels wonderful! You owe it to yourself to feel GREAT! Give the Greatest Gifts of ALL--Love and Happiness!

You may have picked this up by now about how passionate I am about the field of somatic psychology. Learning about how to experience my body on all levels and build awareness of my nervous system states felt like it was learning how to come home to myself. I have often joked that many people who are somatic practitioners were drawn to this work because they have lived much of their life disconnected from their own bodies and I'm no exception. I spent so much of my life outside of my body. It was in learning how to stay with myself in all emotions, sensations, and reactions that I felt like my body could be a home for myself again. This can be a lifelong practice and I feel as though somatics provides the resources on how to be in this practice day after day. Sometimes, the first step toward creating a new perception and sense of safety to come closer to your body is through curiosity and somatic tracking. It can be crucially important to start noticing how your body responds to various internal or external input because this will guide you toward undigested life experiences, nervous system states, and bodily needs. In this week's episode, I chat with Laurie James, author, certified somatic practitioner & coach, and podcaster, about: The power of body awarenessHow to recognize overwhelm and stressUnderstanding the spectrum of personal developmentIncluding the importance of rest and integrationNavigating both needs for stillness and movementThe difference between somatic work and meditationBuilding connection with your bodyYou can also read the transcript to this week's episode ​here​: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/use-these-somatic-tools-during-and-after-tough-timesIf you have any insights from this recent episode, email me anytime and would love to hear from you! With Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxKeep in touch with Laurie here: Website: https://www.laurieejames.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurie.james/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-james-8336a0168/Support the showKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: support@stephaniemara.comSupport the show:Become a supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/809987/supportAll affiliate links: https://www.stephaniemara.com/resourcesReceive 15% off my fave protein powder with code STEPHANIEMARA at checkout here: https://www.equipfoods.com/STEPHANIEMARAUse my Amazon Affiliate link when shopping on Amazon: https://amzn.to/448IyPlSpecial thanks to Bendsound for the music in this episode. www.bensou...

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3478: Erin Lanahan reflects on how years of seeking acceptance through external achievements ultimately revealed that genuine approval must come from within. Drawing on her experiences with yoga, meditation, vulnerability, and self-awareness, she shows how sharing authentically, without attachment to others' reactions, can transform relationships, deepen self-acceptance, and create lasting inner peace. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/sharing-yourself-without-worrying-about-being-accepted/ Quotes to ponder: “Acceptance comes as a result of sharing what's in our hearts, regardless of the outcome.” “Awakening begins with seeing.” “I am not inviting you to fix or change yourself. I simply invite you to turn on the flashlight within and see what happens.” Episode references: Oneness University: https://www.ekam.org/ TED Talk: The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3478: Erin Lanahan reflects on how years of seeking acceptance through external achievements ultimately revealed that genuine approval must come from within. Drawing on her experiences with yoga, meditation, vulnerability, and self-awareness, she shows how sharing authentically, without attachment to others' reactions, can transform relationships, deepen self-acceptance, and create lasting inner peace. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/sharing-yourself-without-worrying-about-being-accepted/ Quotes to ponder: “Acceptance comes as a result of sharing what's in our hearts, regardless of the outcome.” “Awakening begins with seeing.” “I am not inviting you to fix or change yourself. I simply invite you to turn on the flashlight within and see what happens.” Episode references: Oneness University: https://www.ekam.org/ TED Talk: The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Motherwhelm, I sit down with Bianca, a clinical psychologist and mum of two, to talk about pregnancy after loss, termination for medical reasons (TFMR), and the lasting impact of grief on motherhood.Bianca shares her extraordinary journey through an early miscarriage, the devastating loss of her daughter following a prenatal diagnosis, and the anxiety of navigating pregnancy after loss. Together, we explore the often-silenced reality of termination for medical reasons (TFMR), the complex grief that accompanies making an impossible decision, and why these experiences deserve greater understanding and compassion.We also discuss the anxiety of pregnancy after loss, navigating repeated high-risk pregnancies, advocating for yourself during birth, and the impact that difficult postpartum experiences can have on identity, perfectionism, and the mother-child relationship. Drawing on both her lived experience and her work as a psychologist, Bianca shares the strategies that helped her survive overwhelming anxiety, including the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the importance of making space for difficult emotions rather than fighting against them.This is a deeply moving conversation about grief, healing, self-compassion, and learning that motherhood is not about doing everything perfectly. It is about showing up, allowing yourself to be supported, and trusting that even after unimaginable heartbreak, joy and hope can exist alongside grief.If you've experienced miscarriage, pregnancy after loss, termination for medical reasons (TFMR), birth trauma, postpartum challenges, or you're navigating the pressure of perfectionism in motherhood, I hope Bianca's story helps you feel seen, understood, and a little less alone.Connect with BiancaInstagram: @drbiancamastromannoTopics discussed: miscarriage, termination for medical reasons (TFMR), pregnancy after loss, prenatal diagnosis, recurrent pregnancy anxiety, birth trauma, postpartum recovery, perfectionism, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), self-compassion, maternal mental health, grief, motherhood identity.

Episode #1166 Shame has a way of shaping how you see yourself without you even realizing it. It can show up as feeling like you're not good enough, constantly chasing success to prove your worth, avoiding difficult conversations, or believing you have to keep everything bottled up. In this episode, Tim Matthews and Lawrence Davis unpack where shame comes from, why it quietly drives so many men, and what it actually takes to move past it. They talk about the difference between shame and guilt, how childhood experiences influence the way we show up in relationships, why acceptance is the first step toward lasting change, and how surrounding yourself with the right people can completely change your perspective. They also share personal stories about difficult conversations with family, setting healthy boundaries, letting go of old beliefs, and finding the courage to be seen for who you really are. If you've ever felt like you're carrying something that's keeping you stuck, this conversation will help you understand where it comes from and give you practical ways to start moving forward. If you're ready to understand what's really holding your relationship back and learn practical steps to rebuild connection, get the free training at https://thepowerfulman.com/scales. It's designed to help you identify what's not working and show you what to do next so you can create lasting change in your marriage.

Ready for real help with OCD or anxiety? Book a free discovery call with me — no pressure, no obligation: robertjamescoaching.com/book-discovery-call Prefer to work at your own pace? My 12-week programs are available self-guided: Break Free from OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/self-guided Sensorimotor OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/sensorimotor-self-guided New here? Start with my free course: robertjamescoaching.com/free What does it really mean to “accept” OCD and anxiety? In episode 631, Robert explains why acceptance doesn't mean approving of intrusive thoughts, agreeing with them, or forcing yourself to feel calm. Discover how trying too hard to accept anxiety can become another compulsion—and why learning to tolerate discomfort may be a more realistic place to begin. Robert explores how to leave intrusive thoughts unanswered, reduce checking and analysing, and gently return your attention to the life in front of you. To learn about Robert's 12-week coaching programme, visit robertjamescoaching.com and book a free discovery call Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.  

This CBT tool helps you stop overgeneralization, regulate emotions, and break negative thinking patterns with simple, practical tools. Check out our FREE How to Stop Panic and Anxiety Attacks course: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/ending-panic-attacks-and-anxiety-attacks Learn the skills to regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell FREE Mental Health Resources: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/free-resources Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger Institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction. And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services. Copyright Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC      

What happens when your child never asks for anything?This week I'm talking about a new mattress. Not because mattresses are exciting, but because buying one for my non-verbal son, Lucas, reminded me of something I've been thinking about for years. He never asked for it. He wasn't complaining about the old one. He probably would have slept just as happily on two pillows and a blanket on the floor.That realization led to a much bigger conversation about parenting a child with profound autism. When your child doesn't ask, doesn't complain, and seems content with almost anything, it can become surprisingly easy to mistake silence for not needing more. I talk about why I never want to fall into that trap, how the same philosophy applies to taking Lucas to the circus, Sesame Street Live, and even the beach, and why I believe our kids deserve experiences they never would have thought to request.In this episode: Why I finally replaced Lucas's six-year-old mattress  The danger of confusing silence with contentment  How "Why bother?" can become the most damaging question a parent hears  Sesame Street Live, the circus, and why trying still matters  Why I'm hoping to take Lucas back to the beach  The parenting philosophy behind doing more for children who ask for lessIt's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I'm Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print.Follow Us On TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

Meet more kids like Luke at a Joni and Friends family retreat! Find out more details at www.joniandfriends.org. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

SHOW NOTES: The Two Things You Can Control: Your Inner World and Your Outer Influence explores one of life's most freeing truths: while we can't control every thought that enters our minds or every outcome that follows our actions, we can choose what we welcome into our hearts and what we release into the world. In this episode, we'll discover how living with greater intentionality can quiet mental clutter, strengthen our relationships, and remind us of the incredible influence we possess every single day. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by circumstances beyond your control, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on where your true power begins. Here is what we unpack together: Why trying to control everything often leaves us mentally and emotionally exhausted. The powerful image of the “two gates” and how it can transform your daily perspective. How to let difficult thoughts pass like clouds instead of allowing them to take up residence in your mind. The difference between noticing a thought and believing a thought. Why every word, attitude, and action becomes the first link in a chain of influence. Insights from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Viktor Frankl, and James Clear on choice, attention, and intentional living. Four practical ways to become more intentional with both your inner world and your outward influence. The surprising difference between protecting your peace and producing peace. How small, everyday choices shape not only your experience but also the lives of those around you. A reflective devotional and weekly challenge to help you practice intentionality at both gates. Remember: You may not control every cloud that drifts overhead or every link that follows your actions, but you always have the power to choose what you welcome in and what you send back out. CHALLENGE: Pause at both gates. Before you give a thought permission to stay, ask if it deserves your attention. Before you offer a word or reaction to someone else, ask if it's the first link you want to place in the chain. Remember, your greatest influence isn't found in controlling everything around you, but in being intentional with what begins within you. I Know YOU Can Do It!

Send us Fan MailA high conflict divorce can stretch on for years, drain your savings, and leave your children caught in the middle. Glee Nahon spent six and a half years in litigation, worked with four different attorneys, and fought a spouse who hid business assets and refused to settle. She joins family law attorney Billie Tarascio to break down what she wishes she had known before filing.Glee Nahon spent 26 years in a marriage before filing for divorce with five children at home. What followed was six and a half years of litigation, four attorneys, a spouse who emptied their joint accounts and filed for reconciliation as a delay tactic, and a court that found no fraud despite fabricated financial documents. She is not a lawyer or a coach. She is someone who lived it and is willing to say exactly what went wrong.Glee wants listeners to know two things she did not get to say fully on the recording. First, she filed in large part to show her daughters what a strong woman looks like and to teach all five of her children that marriage and family life should not be toxic. Second, she maintains a caring, loving relationship with all five of her children today. The divorce brought them closer, not further apart.What you will learn in this episode:- Recognize when emotional abuse escalates after filing for divorce- Identify the red flags that mean it is time to change attorneys- Interview divorce lawyers properly instead of just telling your story- Build a divorce strategy before you file, not after- Understand why delay tactics and false reconciliation drain your case- Gather financial records before filing, since joint account access disappears fast- Understand how moving out of the marital home affects settlement leverage- Value a spouse's business when they control all the financial records- Decide when to stop chasing hidden assets and negotiate instead- Weigh the real cost of fighting for a fair split versus settling- Protect your children when temporary orders are not in place- Push for court-ordered therapy when co-parents disagree- Understand the limits of child interviews in Arizona family court- Know that court-ordered fee shifting is not always enforced- Build financial and emotional support before litigation startsChapters:00:00 Introduction and Glee's background01:30 Reasons for the divorce and initial challenges02:24 Escalation of conflict during divorce03:36 Living apart and emotional toll04:00 Duration of the divorce and reasons for delay05:20 Outcome and lessons learned from the lengthy process06:10 Litigation tactics and court challenges07:21 Changing lawyers and communication issues08:45 Advice on lawyer selection and red flags10:46 Final strategy and successful lawyer selection12:01 Settlement process and asset discovery13:24 Dealing with dismissive lawyers14:12 Nuancing settlement terms15:07 Impact on children and therapy17:03 Children's relationships post-divorce18:17 Handling hidden assets and financial uncertainty19:50 Acceptance and moving forward20:58 Mediation considerations22:48 Surprises and insights from the process23:41 System flaws and potential improvements24:17 Proposed system changes and child voice25:03 Lessons learned and advice for others27:11 Managing costs and emotional support28:15 Celebrating resilience and family supportIf you are facing a high conflict divorce in Arizona, Modern Law can help you build a strategy before you file. Call 480-649-2905 or visit mymodernlaw.com.

In today's episode, Gina discusses one of Claire Weekes' most important topics in her anxiety recovery methodology: acceptance. Through liberal application of Weekes' acceptance, individuals with anxiety will improve their anxiety recovery journey. Embracing acceptance of life circumstances automatically reduces resistance. Resistance to what is in our lives is a significant source of our suffering (anxiety related and otherwise). Listen in an strengthen your acceptance practice today!Stillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a slower, more personal reflection that's different from what I share on the podcast.If you'd like a quiet place to land as the week winds down, you can join here: http://eepurl.com/bR2F9P or on our website anxietycoachespodcast.com and sign up for the newsletter.Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our community Group Coaching Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program1:1 Coaching Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingIf you prefer to listen AD-FREE, try our Supercast premium access membership:Learn more about anxiety What is anxiety?Free Guided Meditation for Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for AnxietyQuote:You are the sky. Everything else- it's just the weather.-Pema Chödrön Chapters0:27 Welcome to Anxiety Coaches Podcast1:16 Understanding Acceptance8:56 What Acceptance Is Not10:00 Acceptance in Daily Life13:23 Floating Through Anxiety15:34 A Simple Acceptance Practice18:21 Closing ReflectionSummaryIn this episode, we continue our discussion of Dr. Claire Weekes's approach to anxiety, focusing on the meaning of acceptance. We explain that acceptance does not mean giving up, approving of anxiety, or resigning ourselves to it. Instead, it means stopping the struggle with what is already happening in the present moment.We distinguish between disliking anxiety and fighting it. We note that resistance can add another layer of fear and stress, while willingness can soften the nervous system. We describe acceptance as a posture rather than a feeling, and we use examples such as dizziness, intrusive thoughts, and a racing heart to show the difference between resistance and acceptance in daily life.We also connect Claire Weekes's teaching with Pema Chödrön's ideas about staying present and not hardening against discomfort. We describe acceptance as a form of “floating” through sensations without trying to force them away. This is presented as a way to reduce the second fear and to support nervous system retraining.We end with practical language and a brief micro-practice: pausing, relaxing the shoulders and jaw, breathing normally, and using willingness phrases such as “I'm willing to let this be here” or “I can float through this moment.” We emphasize that acceptance is a skill that becomes easier with repetition and that it allows healing without adding unnecessary suffering.#Anxiety #AnxietyRelief #PanicAttacks #ClaireWeeks #DrClaireWeeks #AnxietyRecovery #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #NervousSystemHealing #Mindfulness #Acceptance #PemaChodron #SelfCompassion #AnxietySupport #OvercomingAnxiety #StressRelief #InnerPeace #MentalWellness #AnxietyCoachesPodcast #GinaRyan #FloatingThroughAnxiety #HealingJourney #SelfCare #MindsetShift #DropTheStruggle #PanicDisorder #HealthAnxiety #Agoraphobia #FightOrFlight #NervousSystemRegulation #VagusNerve #SomaticHealing #ACTTherapy #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy #Overthinking #IntrusiveThoughts #SelfHelp #EmotionalHealing #HolisticHealth #MentalHealthPodcast #PodcastEpisode #WellnessPodcast #MindBodyConnection #CalmYourMind #StressManagement #AnxietyTips #MentalHealthCommunity #NonResistance #InnerCalm #Empathy #ACPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, host Josh welcomes high performance coach and conscious leader Mario Lanzarotti to discuss the mindset shifts essential for business growth. They explore the internal conflicts entrepreneurs face between their ambitions and unconscious fears, the importance of addressing unmet emotional needs, and how shifting from scarcity to abundance unlocks success. Mario shares real-life case studies and practical strategies, such as leveraging relationships, focusing on service, and reframing mistakes as learning opportunities. The conversation offers actionable advice for entrepreneurs seeking to develop unstoppable mindsets and achieve effortless, sustainable business growth.Chapters:Introduction to Mario Lanzarotti and Mindset Coaching (00:00:00)Josh introduces Mario Lanzarotti, his background, and the focus on mindset for entrepreneurs and high achievers.The Internal Conflict: Conscious Goals vs. Unconscious Fears (00:01:07)Discussion about entrepreneurs' frustration with not reaching big goals and the unconscious fears that hold them back.Self-Sabotage and the Iceberg Analogy (00:03:09)Mario explains self-sabotaging mechanisms, using the iceberg analogy to illustrate the power of the unconscious mind.Identifying and Addressing Unmet Needs (00:04:12)Mario discusses the importance of recognizing unmet emotional or support needs to progress toward higher goals.Case Study: Shifting from Scarcity to Abundance Mindset (00:05:39)Mario shares a client story about overcoming scarcity mindset, self-forgiveness, and moving toward abundance.The Power of Forgiveness and Acceptance (00:08:14)How forgiving past mistakes enabled a client to invest in growth and experience business breakthroughs.Comparison Trap and Self-Assurance (00:09:12)Josh reflects on the dangers of comparing oneself to others and the importance of self-assurance and personal growth.Case Study: Making Success Effortless, Not Hard (00:10:20)Mario shares another client story about shifting the belief that success must be hard, and leveraging relationships for growth.Actionable Takeaways: Who Not How, Serving Over Selling, Self-Reassurance (00:13:15)Josh summarizes three actionable strategies: leveraging others' expertise, focusing on service, and practicing self-reassurance.Closing Remarks and Gratitude (00:16:26)Josh thanks Mario for the conversation and Mario expresses his appreciation.Links and Mentions:Tools and Concepts  "Mindset Shifts": "00:00:00"  "SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)": "00:01:07"  "Scarcity Mindset": "00:06:11"  "Abundance Mindset": "00:07:12"  "Forgiveness Meditation": "00:08:14"  "Who Not How Principle": "00:13:15"  "Serving Over Selling": "00:14:34"  "Self-Assurance": "00:15:51"  Case Studies and Examples  "E-commerce Company Case Study": "00:05:39"  "Agency Business Case Study": "00:10:20"  Notable Quotes  "More money, more problems": "00:03:09"  "Everything has to be hard": "00:10:20"  Actionable Takeaways  "Who Not How": "00:13:15"  "Serving Over Selling": "00:14:34"  "Self-Assurance": "00:15:51"Transcript:Josh 00:00:00  Guys, I am super excited to introduce you to today's guest. This is kind of a new, new one for us. He doesn't just have expertise in the e-commerce space. Instead, he has a much broader landscape in the mindset shifts and tools he's going to be able to share with us. I know are going to be able to have a tremendous impact on your business. Today, I'm excited to introduce you to Mario Lanza, a high performance coach, a TEDx speaker with over 1 million views, and a conscious leader, Mario Lanza. He travels the world helping entrepreneurs make more money in half the time through building an unstoppable mindset from CEOs to Olympians and mission driven entrepreneurs. Mario helps high achievers all across the world gain the mental clarity and focus necessary through his masterclasses on conscious leadership and next level mindsets. So with that introduction, welcome to the show, Mario.Mario 00:00:58  Josh, thank you so much for having me on the show. I'm really excited, and I think you and I were going to have a powerful conversation filled with lots of value for your listeners.Josh 00:01:07  One of those inner thoughts in my mind, when I'm having to make either a difficult decision or I have to slow down in order to like create an SOP or to hire a team member because, you know, that's that's the next step. That's what needs to happen. My frustration is I think that those should what are the things I know I should be doing? And it's more along the lines of, I should have a $100 million business. I look at all the other successful e-commerce businesses. I feel like I'm just as capable as they are, but I'm doing something wrong. I'm spending too much time on these little tasks and I'm making this a little decision, like, why am I not at that $100 million already? And what what would you say to that? Like, I feel like that's what's kind of like deep down. Like I have this vision of I love my potential, but I'm not there yet, right? And so I beat myself up.Mario 00:02:07  Yeah. This is a classical one.Mario 00:02:09  And again, I want to honor you for stepping one step further out. And I think a lot of your listeners will be will resonate with that because they look at where they are and then they tell themselves, I'm not where I'm supposed to be. There's so much inside of me that can be brought up. And, you know, it's true. There is so much more inside of you that can be brought out. But the reason it's not already out is because actually, you do not want the 100 million. Because if you have the 100 million, you know that there's something that's going to increase. Often in a mental perspective, the amount of problems will increase, right? That's why they say biggie made the song. More money, more problems, more responsibility, more, more being on your own because, you know, you climb the mountain even higher and so. Less people to relate to. If you're the 100 million guy, maybe in your family, you're the only one. And so nobody really, truly knows how Josh feels when Josh is by himself.Mario 00:03:09  And so all of that is what I call a self-sabotaging mechanism, where you tell yourself consciously, yep, I want the $100 million business. But unconsciously you are scared of that. Because here's the thing what a self-sabotaging mechanism is. It's your conscious mind working against your unconscious mind. And if you've ever seen the picture of the iceberg where you know, you see the tiny peak above the water and the huge body underneath, your unconscious mind makes up about 95% of everything. So if you are like, yes, I want that $100 million business, your unconscious mind. No bro no no no no no, not gonna happen. That's way too much. So first of all, I would have you look at the reality of the way that you're showing up and divorce this idea that what you want is the $100 billion business. Because if your behavior shows the opposite, what you really want is you want to stay safe. You want to stay in control. You want to stay in your comfort zone. And there's nothing wrong with that.Mario 00:04:12  That's the first realization that I would bring in. And then second is to look at what is it that's missing for you if you truly want to get to that $100 million level, there are certain needs that you have that are currently not being fulfilled. It might be more of a support system. It might be someone like a coach or a...

Are you tired of arguments that end in frustration, hurt, or disconnection? Ever wonder if “winning” an argument is really a victory—or if it leaves you and your relationships worse off? In this eye-opening episode of “Strong Mind, Strong Body,” licensed therapist & wellness expert Angie Miller reveals the surprising truth about arguments and why nobody ever truly “wins.” Drawing on years of therapy experience and powerful lessons from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Angie explores: ·      Why “winning” an argument can actually damage your relationships ·      The hidden costs of being “right”—including lost trust, safety, and connection ·      How defensiveness and contempt slowly erode connection ·      The crucial difference between understanding and dominating in a disagreement ·      The key role of psychological safety in all your conversations ·      Actionable “homework” to transform your next conflict from competition to meaningful connection Whether it's with your spouse, kids, coworkers, or friends—this episode gives you the mindset shift and tools you need to move from argument to understanding. If you're ready to stop the cycle of win-lose conflict and start building stronger, healthier relationships, you won't want to miss this! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community!  The content shared in this podcast is solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek out the guidance of your healthcare provider or other qualified professional. Any opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASM.  The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you'll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3EA0hTY

Let go of what you can't control and gently return to acceptance with this Stoic-inspired guided meditation for inner peace. Lauren Ostrowski Fenton, counsellor, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, and meditation teacher, guides you through breath, CBT-informed reflection, and a nurturing body scan to help you release judgment and soften self-criticism. This practice is ideal if you feel weighed down by others' opinions, perfectionism, or the pressure to constantly "fix" your life. You'll explore what is truly within your control—your thoughts, reactions, and attitude—while learning to let the rest go with compassion. Listen seated or lying down, and allow Lauren's gentle guidance to support your nervous system, increase self-acceptance, and build emotional resilience over time. If this helps you, please like, comment, and subscribe for more meditations, mindset practices, and trauma-informed support.

We spend an exhausting amount of energy trying to outrun our own difficult thoughts and feelings.For this episode, Jill Stoddard brings back ACT therapist, trainer, and author of The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills Workbook, Matt Boone for a refreshingly grounded look at Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Matt shares how his own path through chronic pain led him to ACT, breaking down why trying to "fix" uncomfortable inner experiences usually backfires.You'll hear about why we procrastinate, how to unhook from spiral-inducing thoughts, and how to get unstuck when uncertainty feels overwhelming. Plus, Matt shares how ACT helps therapists dodge burnout. Join us for this practical guide to making peace with the noise in your head so you can finally move toward what actually matters.Listen to POTC ad-free for just $5 a month by becoming a Mega Supporter on Patreon! Or, support the podcast with a one-time donation at Buy Me A Coffee!Listen and Learn: How ACT moves away from trying to "fix" or eliminate difficult emotions, teaching people to live alongside their pain so they can focus energy on what truly matters Matt's personal journey from chronic pain patient to ACT therapist, exploring how real-life experiences shaped their approach to therapy and led to designing experiential ACT training courses How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) shifts the focus from managing symptom scores to creating meaningful, real-world behavior changes through experiential, values-based action Why "we hurt where we care," how procrastination and avoidance function to give us short-term relief, and how reconnecting with your deeper "why" can help you step through discomfort toward a full life How to define values as actionable, ongoing ways of being rather than fixed feelings, and discover practical tools Aligning small everyday actions with your values to allow you to act with intention, kindness, and self-acceptance, even in hard moments Major clinical hurdles and creative, practical exercises to act in alignment with your values anyway How mindfulness allows you to step back and observe unhelpful thoughts without getting tangled up in them or taking them as "capital-T truth Why arguing with your mind often backfires, how to shift focus from thought content to thought impact, and why taking a "leap of faith" empowers you to take meaningful action aligned with your values Resources: The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills Workbook https://www.matthewsboone.com/acceptance-commitment-therapy-skills-workbook Matt's Website https://www.matthewsboone.com/ Connect with Matt on Social Mediahttps://www.facebook.com/matthew.boone.794/about https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewsboone https://www.praxiscet.com About Matt Boone: Matt Boone is a social worker, psychotherapist, and author who specializes in translating mental health concepts for the general public. His books include The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills Workbook, co-authored with Jennifer Gregg, and Stop Avoiding Stuff: 25 Microskills to Face Your Fears and Do It Anyway, co-authored with Jennifer Gregg and Lisa Coyne.He is the Associate Director at the Student Wellness Program (SWP) of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry. As the Clinical Director of Mental Health Coaching at Lyra Health, he oversaw the clinical development of Lyra's mental health coaching program and offered workshops and webinars on mental health topics to workers in the tech industry. Lyra partners with eBay, Lyft, Uber, Servicenow and others to provide evidence-based care to their employees.At Cornell University, he oversaw the development of Let's Talk, an outreach program that has since been replicated at nearly 100 other colleges and universities. He lives and works in Little Rock, Arkansas with his wife, guitars, and cats, Giorgia (a sassy Tortie) and Finley (a gentle giant orange kitty with a superhuman -- or superkitten-- capacity for empathy).Related Episodes:77. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Jill Stoddard106. Therapy from “The Heart of ACT” with Robyn Walser116. Building a Meaningful, Values-based Life with Jenna LeJeune121. Be Mighty: An Episode for Stressed Out, Worried Women with Jill Stoddard128. ACT for Food Restriction and Anorexia with Rhonda Merwin190. ACT for Suicide Prevention with Sean Barnes195. ACT Daily with Diana Hill and Debbie Sorensen226. ACT for Perfectionism with Jennifer Kemp279. ACT for Healing Black Racial Trauma with Jennifer Shepard Payne301. Seven Daily ACT Practices for Living Fully with Diana Hill and Debbie Sorensen313. ACT-Informed Exposure for Anxiety with Brian Pilecki and Brian Thompson338. ACT for Burnout with Debbie!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Running won't outrun your trauma, and therapist Don Harris explains why the fastest people at the finish line are often the ones still carrying the most weight.   Don Harris has built a practice and a run club around the same idea: movement helps, but connection does the deeper work. As a therapist who works with both teenagers and adults, he's learned that the question "What's wrong with you?" rarely gets anyone anywhere. "What happened to you?" does. That shift shows up everywhere in this conversation, from how he counsels students to how he built Embrace the Pace, the Denver run club he founded around self-love, wellness, community, and movement rather than pace times.   What happens when you stop treating exercise as an escape hatch and start treating it as one piece of a bigger picture? Don and Andrew dig into that question from a few angles, comparing the pull of running with others against the clarity that comes from running alone, and asking why the best ideas seem to show up mid-run. If you had to shop around for a therapist the way you'd shop for any other provider, would you settle for the first opening on the schedule, or would you hold out for someone you actually connect with?   The conversation closes on Embrace the Pace's upcoming Run for Denver Day, a free community event on July 20th built to bring Denver's run club scene and wider wellness community together in one place, no matter your club or your pace.   Quotes "Life happened to you. And because life happened to you in a certain way, you're navigating it in the way that you navigate it." (18:41 | Don Harris) "When are you going to stop running from it and start running towards it? Because it's going to continue to chase you because our body stores everything, whether we acknowledge it or not, whether we talk about it or not, our body is storing all the experiences that happens to us. And while we're running from things, more experiences are happening to us. And so then it becomes the question of do you want to live a heavy life or a light life?" (21:24 | Don Harris) "Don't just go to a therapist just because they're a therapist. It's 80% connection, relationship rapport, 20% modality of whatever that therapist is using. It doesn't matter how good the therapist is, whatever they specialize in, can you connect with them?" (23:47 | Don Harris) "This version of yourself has value. It has meaning, it is worth something. And I say when you know your worth, then you add tax to that." (53:31 | Don Harris) "I always tell people we start and end at the same place, no matter how fast you get there... The pace doesn't matter. You got up, you moved your body, you accomplished something. That is a win." (54:20 | Don Harris) Links   Connect with Don Harris: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdondreharris/    Embrace the Pace: https://www.instagram.com/embracethepace.runclub/    DonDre 'Don' Harris, MSW, SWC, is a trauma-informed therapist, school social worker, and community leader passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves and others. Drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches, he creates spaces where authenticity, healing, and growth can thrive.  Outside of the therapy room, Don is an ultrarunner and founder of Embrace the Pace: Run Club, where he uses movement as a tool for building community, resilience, and belonging. He believes that every mile, like every step in healing, is an opportunity to embrace the journey rather than rush the destination. Through his work, Don is committed to making mental health and the outdoors more accessible, inclusive, and transformative for all.   Mito Red Light (5% off)   SideKick Tool   Movemate: Award-Winning Active Standing Board 15% off Promo Code: DRA15   RAD Roller   Revogreen   HYDRAGUN    Athletic Brewing 20% off: ANDREWF20     Connect with Physio Room: Visit the Physio Room Website Follow Physio Room on Instagram Follow Physio Room on Facebook Andrew's Personal Instagram Andrew's Personal Facebook     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

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This week, Coach Blu Robinson sits down with Jim Logan for a powerful Attitude Athlete conversation about transformation through adversity. Jim's journey, from hearing the words "you have cancer" to crossing the finish line as an Ironman, is a testament to what can happen when faith, perseverance, and purpose become stronger than fear. Listen as Jim shares the physical, emotional, and spiritual reality of confronting a cancer diagnosis. Rather than allowing that moment to define the limits of his life, he began rebuilding it, one decision, one workout, one act of faith, and one day at a time. His path to becoming an Ironman was never simply about endurance sports. Training became a vehicle for healing, discipline, gratitude, and rediscovering what his life could mean after survival. The miles represented more than fitness; they reflected a commitment to keep showing up, even when the road was difficult. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Journey 03:00 Facing Adversity and Finding Faith 06:01 The Power of Service and Community 08:59 Acceptance and the Importance of Perspective 12:01 Training and Preparation for Life's Challenges 15:06 The Ironman Experience and Personal Growth 20:38 Empowering Youth Through Swimming 21:08 Endurance and Overcoming Adversity 22:54 The Role of Support Systems 23:51 Humility and Personal Growth 24:19 The Journey of an Ironman 26:11 The Philosophy of Persistence 27:29 Writing as a Legacy 29:39 Transforming Pain into Strength 31:15 Conquering Doubt and Fear 33:33 Daily Renewal of Faith and Discipline 35:35 Inspiration from the Ironman Community 37:33 Living with Purpose and Meaning 38:24 Connecting Through Social Media and Charity Jim's Social Media https://www.instagram.com/stage42025/ Jim's Book "Just Keep Tri-Ing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX3JNLF7?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Join Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a team behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let's Go, and click the link below. https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0 Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety! https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts. https://www.AddictToAthlete.org      

Are your sleep trackers helping you sleep better? Or making you more anxious about your sleep? In this episode, we welcome back sleep expert Mollie Eastman, founder of Sleep Is A Skill, to explore how chasing the perfect sleep score can actually undermine restorative sleep, while sharing practical strategies for improving sleep through mindset shifts, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and smart use of wearable data. Mollie also discusses overcoming the "First Night Effect" while traveling, when to consider at-home sleep studies, and the foundational tests that matter most before investing in advanced biohacks. Finally, she shares her personal experience with psychedelic-assisted therapy at Beckley Retreats, revealing how addressing suppressed emotions and unresolved stress transformed both her sleep and overall well-being.Mollie Eastman is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill and the host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast. Sleep Is A Skill is a company that optimizes people's sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. After navigating insomnia while traveling internationally, she created what she couldn't find - a place to go to learn the skill set of sleep. With a background in behavioral change from The Nonverbal Group, she became fascinated with chronobiology and its practical application to sleep and our overall experience of life. Knowing the difference between a life with sleep and without, she's now dedicated her life to sharing the forgotten skill set of sleep. In the spirit of that goal, she has created the #2 sleep podcast, where she has interviewed over 200 sleep experts, written a popular weekly sleep newsletter for over six years, partnered with luxury hotels & lifestyle brands, coached the world's top poker players, and has appeared on over 175 podcasts.SHOW NOTES:0:39 Welcome to the podcast!2:16 About Mollie Eastman3:19 Welcome her back to the show!4:48 Are wearables helping or harming?7:04 Placebo-Nocebo effect11:25 Getting relief from sleep data14:00 The ‘mindset' undermining sleep16:13 Acceptance & Commitment Theory (ACT) for Insomnia18:38 Using biohacks for “First Night Effect”25:05 Sleep disorders & at-home sleep studies32:14 Auditing sleep data36:13 Baseline tests to start with39:51 Her latest discovery on sleep support40:55 Beckley Retreats48:47 The benefits of psychedelics on her sleep54:24 The impact of suppressing emotions58:57 Where to find herRESOURCES:Website: Sleep Is a SkillSleep Obsessions' Monday Newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” ProgramSleep Is A Skill PodcastLinkedInIG: @mollie.eastmanSleep Tests:SleepDoctor.comSleep Image RingHappy RingSleep Doctor Watch PAT - WatchPATOnera Sleep StudySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode Highlights With KatieThe real story behind baby #7 and the hardest year of my life — not the polished version, but the honest journey of what it looked like behind the scenes.The unexpected prayer that changed everything and what happened when I asked life to shake up anything that wasn't rooted in love and kindness.What it felt like to walk through a season where I couldn't fix, plan, or control my way out — and the lessons I learned from finally letting go.Navigating an unexpected pregnancy, the emotions I wrestled with, and how this season transformed my relationship with trust, surrender, and acceptance.My experience with a darkness retreat and what facing my deepest fears taught me about becoming a different version of myself.Why this was emotionally my hardest pregnancy but physically my easiest, and the health practices that supported me through it, including nutrition, movement, circadian rhythms, and stress reduction.Redefining what it means to be alone, finding deeper support through family and community, and discovering that a full life doesn't require everything to look the way I once imagined.What I learned about hard seasons: don't judge the story from the middle. How sometimes the things that feel like they're breaking us are making space for something new.HiyaHiya created a super powered chewable vitamin for kids that packs twelve organic fruits and vegetables plus fifteen essential vitamins and minerals into every dose. Try it at hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama.BioptimizersI love and use so many products from them, but I especially love the magnesium (Magnesium Breakthrough) and digestive enzymes (Masszymes). Visit bioptimizers.com/wellnessmama to get the best deal!

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