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We're creating space for the brains behind the brands we love, and asking good questions along the way. The result is a deep dive into the how and why of brand-building, from blueprints to launch day, customers as community and the detours in between. big lessons, easy listening. In this episode of Read Receipt, Sean sits down with Stephanie Farsht, CEO and co-founder of Small Wonder, the luxury waterless hair care brand built on a powder-to-lather format that activates fresh in the shower. Stephanie's path to founder wasn't conventional. She spent 16 years at Target in innovation and strategy, then eight years teaching entrepreneurship at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management, before teaming up with two co-founders to reinvent hair care around a simple idea: potent ingredients work best freshly activated, not sitting in water for months. She gets honest about the messy middle, the pre-dosed pod experiment that flopped with 100 testers, the bottle that clogged after two weeks, and why she still emails customers herself when they cancel. Along the way she shares hard-won lessons on product obsession, failing fast, raising on your own timeline, and building a mission-driven brand in a category most investors are walking away from. Tune in for an inside look at building a category-defining brand through relentless iteration, customer intimacy, and a refusal to ship anything less than the best product possible! Chapters: 00:00 - Cold open 01:38 - Target, then teaching at Kellogg 08:40 - The powder-to-lather idea 11:01 - Becoming a CEO she never planned to be 13:00 - Two years of R&D through COVID 16:43 - Self-funding, no fixed timeline 18:01 - The pod experiment that flopped 23:09 - Designing the patented Wonder Bottle 25:24 - Doubt, failure, and identity 31:57 - Why the founder still does customer service 39:46 - Revenue, raising, and the road to retail 46:45 - Time is what kills companies 48:05 - All or nothing: a billion-dollar mission
What if record labels become more important in the age of AI—not less? In this bonus episode, I explore why trusted, human-curated indie labels could become a safe harbor for music fans in a world increasingly flooded with AI—and why now might be the perfect time to build yours. Learn more about Labelmates here: http://otherrecordlabels.com/labelmates
We just spent two episodes looking at contempt—the number one predictor of divorce. One of the clearest takeaways is this: empathy and contempt cannot live in the same room.When contempt is operating, we elevate ourselves. Disgust and superiority crowd out our capacity to stay present with the person we claim to love the most. And when we lose that presence, we start wounding each other without fully seeing it.In this episode, Sharla unpacks empathy as the skill that stands opposite to contempt. Drawing from Nonviolent Communication, she offers a clear definition, clears up common confusions about what empathy is (and isn't), walks through the three essentials of how to actually do it, and names the three situations where empathy is hardest. The episode ends with a practical exercise you can use this week to start rebuilding the muscle.In this episode you'll learn:Why empathy and contempt cannot coexistA clean definition of empathy: giving full presence and sensing what is alive in the other personWhat empathy is not (sympathy, advice, “I understand,” correcting, and agreeing)The three essentials: Being Present, Focusing on the Now, and Sensing Feelings & NeedsHow to stay present with harsh words, a closed-off partner, and hearing “No”A simple written exercise (the Emotion Shifting Exercise) to practice shifting from judgment toward compassionFree ResourceDownload the Emotion Shifting Exercise worksheet hereThis week's challengePick one recent moment where you felt judgment, superiority, or flat toward your partner. Do the Emotion Shifting Exercise with it. Notice what shifts in your body and perspective.Empathy will not fix everything. But without it, almost nothing else we try will last. It is the soil that repair, intimacy, and lasting closeness grow in.If this episode was useful, would you leave a five-star review and share one thing that landed for you? And if someone in your life needs this conversation, please share it with them.For coaching or to practice these skills live with your partner, reach out at masteryourmarriage.us.
Most CPA firms are terrified of AI. We used it to go from 2 employees to 10 in one year. In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, I sit down with Tommy Breedlove, CPA-turned-executive-coach and bestselling author of Legendary, to talk about the fear driving business owners right now, why AI still gets the basics wrong, and why reinvesting in yourself might be the only real hedge against an uncertain economy. Episode highlights: • Why fear — not the economy — is the real threat to business owners right now • How AI gets basic accounting wrong, and why human judgment still wins • Reinvesting 10% of revenue into yourself and your business every year • Why private equity is loading CPA firms with debt, and what that means for the industry • Building an ESOP instead of selling: creating a legacy that outlasts you Watch the full episode and ask yourself: What are you doing today that you'll wish you'd done sooner? Connect with Tommy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/legendarybook/ Website: https://www.livelegendary.today/ Legendary Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Legendary-Tommy-Breedlove/dp/1642795534
The abortion debate takes an unexpected turn as Jase, Al, and Zach challenge the language surrounding pregnancy, choice, and what culture has stopped treating as a blessing. Jase connects that to Mia's diagnosis before birth and the perspective shift that changed how he and Missy faced what was ahead without minimizing the difficulty. The guys draw a provocative line between idolatry, sexual immorality, “open marriage,” and what happens when reverence for human life starts to erode. In this episode: Jeremiah 19, verses 3–4; Jeremiah 22, verses 3–5; James 1, verses 26–27; James 2, verse 8; James 3, verse 9; James 4, verse 2; James 5, verses 5, 9, 13–20; 1 Kings 11, verse 2; 1 Corinthians 10, verses 6–10, 14–22; Matthew 5, verses 21–22; Romans 1, verse 21; Genesis 1, verse 28 “Unashamed” Episode 1400 is sponsored by: https://duckstamp.com/unashamed — Get your digital duck stamp online and keep it right on your phone! Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code UNASHAMED at https://www.stopboxusa.com/unashamed #stopboxpod http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Chapters 00:00 Jase's Group-Text Sermon Gets Out of Hand 05:42 The Ancient Battle Still Showing Up Today 09:18 Jeremiah's Warning & the Verdict That Followed 15:46 James Connects Faith to the Way We Treat People 19:40 The Road From Idolatry to Destruction 26:09 Jesus Takes Murder Straight to the Heart 32:00 The Five-Step Slide From Desire to Disaster 37:25 Thanks the Antidote to a Darkened Heart 42:12 When a Consequence Becomes a Blessing 46:10 Phil's Wildest Marriage Advice Returns — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happens when a journalist who hates the cold decides to spend three years immersing himself in one of the most extreme athletic subcultures on Earth? In this fascinating conversation, Darin sits down with award-winning journalist and author Chris Ballard to explore the world behind his book The Plunge. After a hip replacement at just 42 forced Chris to rethink his identity as an athlete, cold water initially became a tool for recovery. But curiosity eventually pulled him much deeper, from cold showers and plunges to competitive ice swimming in water below 41°F and ultimately representing the United States at the Ice Swimming World Championships. Together, Darin and Chris separate cold exposure hype from reality, explore what actually happens to the body in freezing water, and reveal why the greatest benefits Chris discovered weren't necessarily physical. They dive into resilience, emotional regulation, mental health, community, our increasingly comfortable modern lives, and why voluntarily doing difficult things may provide something many of us desperately need. What You'll Learn How a hip replacement at 42 led Chris into the world of cold exposure What officially qualifies as ice swimming and why 41°F is the threshold Which popular cold plunge benefits may be overhyped Why community became the most surprising theme of Chris's research How body composition and genetics influence cold tolerance The real dangers of extreme cold and the 1-10-1 survival rule How repeated cold exposure may train emotional regulation and resilience Why cultures in Finland and Denmark treat cold exposure completely differently than Americans How cold swimming has helped some people navigate grief, depression, and isolation Why deliberately doing hard things may matter more than ever in a world built around convenience Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Alkemis 00:03:24 – Introducing Chris Ballard and the world of cold water swimming 00:04:29 – The hip replacement that changed Chris's life at 42 00:05:40 – How NBA recovery techniques led him to cold exposure 00:07:34 – Going from cold plunges to competitive ice swimming 00:09:40 – Inside the extreme subculture of swimming below 41°F 00:11:01 – The challenge that convinced Chris to compete himself 00:12:17 – Ice swimming and the original spirit of the Winter Olympics 00:13:21 – How to safely begin training for cold exposure 00:15:14 – What officially qualifies as ice swimming? 00:16:20 – Separating cold plunge science from hype 00:17:15 – The most surprising benefit wasn't physical 00:18:05 – Why cold swimming creates such powerful community 00:19:29 – Cold exposure, loneliness, and human connection 00:20:45 – Sponsor: Shakeology 00:22:33 – Why actually getting in the water changed Chris's reporting 00:23:47 – The surprising body type advantage in cold water 00:25:19 – Grandmothers, elite athletes, and the mental side of ice swimming 00:26:09 – When cold water becomes genuinely dangerous 00:27:02 – The 1-10-1 rule for surviving cold water 00:29:41 – Chris attempts an ice kilometer 00:30:28 – Has modern comfort made us weaker? 00:32:19 – Why Finland laughs at America's cold plunge protocols 00:33:36 – The cold plunge benefits that may be overhyped 00:35:51 – Can you train your body to generate heat? 00:36:51 – Anticipatory thermogenesis and extreme cold adaptation 00:38:12 – How three years of cold exposure changed Chris's body 00:39:44 – Training emotional regulation through voluntary discomfort 00:40:48 – Building resilience one difficult moment at a time 00:42:02 – Why modern life is starving us of accomplishment 00:44:13 – AI, shortcuts, and why difficult work still matters 00:46:30 – Why Chris believes experiential storytelling can't be replaced 00:48:55 – The extraordinary people Chris discovered while writing The Plunge 00:49:57 – Cold water, grief, and finding a reason to keep moving 00:50:52 – How cold swimming became a mental health lifeline 00:52:09 – A global community united by challenge 00:53:51 – What Chris's cold exposure routine looks like today 00:54:27 – Why swimming may be the perfect lifelong sport 00:55:05 – Making the U.S. Ice Swimming National Team 00:56:05 – Could ice swimming become an Olympic sport? 00:57:17 – Why swimming through freezing water feels completely different 00:58:01 – Cold water forces you completely into the present moment 00:58:29 – Cold swimming, men's mental health, and escaping your thoughts 00:59:13 – What's next for Chris Ballard 00:59:35 – Accomplishment versus scrolling 01:00:00 – Final thoughts and making cold exposure accessible Thank You to Our Sponsors Alkemis: Go to https://alkemispaint.com/ and use code DARIN10 for 10% off your order. Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Chris Ballard Website: chrisballardwritings.com Instagram: @chrisballard33 Check Out His New Book: The Plunge Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "In a world engineered to remove discomfort, voluntarily doing something difficult can give us back something we've lost. Cold water forces you into the present moment, gives you something tangible to overcome, and when you do it alongside other people, that discomfort can become resilience, accomplishment, and genuine human connection."
8/2/26 - God laid a special message on Noah's heart to help us navigate through these lukewarm Laodicean times.
President Donald Trump is trying to unilaterally change the number and schedule of childhood vaccines in the U.S., though it remains unclear how much of an impact his orders will have. Anna Edney of Bloomberg News, Maya Goldman of Axios, and Sandhya Raman of Bloomberg Law join KFF Health News' Julie Rovner to discuss this story and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews KFF Health News' Paula Andalo, who wrote the latest “Bill of the Month,” about a medical tourist who searched for a better price for surgery abroad before finding it out-of-state. Visit our website for a transcript of this episode.Plus, for “extra credit” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too: Julie Rovner: Health Affairs' “Remembering Bob Blendon, an Essential Professor, Teacher, and Mentor,” by Mollyann Brodie. Anna Edney: CBS News' “Farm Linked to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Hadn't Been Inspected in 7 Years as FDA Lags on Foreign Inspection Targets,” by Julia Ingram. Sandhya Raman: NOTUS' “An Antidote to the Anti-Vaccine Movement Lives in Rural West Virginia,” by Margaret Manto. Maya Goldman: The New York Times' “To Improve Student Mental Health, University of Michigan Eases Grading,” by Mark Arsenault.
Despite what many might think, perfectionism isn't striving for excellence... it's fear. It's our brain's attempt to avoid feeling something we are afraid of feeling, like failure or embarrassment. In this episode, I'm sharing my personal experience with perfectionism and the surprising antidote that came from something my 9 year old daughter said.
Why are we so mad at each other in America right now? Angry people all have one thing in common, and it's destroying our culture — even inside the church.In this episode of Brad talks about why our culture (inside and outside the church) is filled with fragile people who hold grudges, seek revenge, and call names. Angry people are fragile people. Some of the signs of angry, fragile people may surprise you. The question is: how do we, as followers of Jesus respond to the epidemic of anger? Brad shares two powerful stories that may change your mind about the power of theenemy to blind us to our unforgiveness and the power of God to help us forgive. Forgiveness is the antidote to anger and fragility, but it's not something that comes easily. Brad reveals the key that unlocks the door to forgiveness—the kind offorgiveness that sets your soul free. God really is the issue in every issue—especially this one.If this encourages you, please like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don't miss futureepisodes. Share it with someone who needs to hear it.#Forgiveness #GodIsTheIssue #ChristianPodcast #Anger #Faith
Remember the old hotel ice machines? The kind where you'd slide your bucket under the chute and hear the avalanche of cubes crashing into it? There was something so fun and strangely gratifying about that thing.Or think about breaking an icicle off the edge of a roof. Such a gratifying feeling from such a small act.My guest has written an ode to the outsized pleasures that arise from these kinds of everyday interactions with the physical world. His name is Ian Bogost, and his new book is The Small Stuff. Today on the show, Ian argues that a fulfilling life isn't built solely by chasing the big components of happiness but also by embracing the small moments of gratification that are woven throughout ordinary life. We discuss how those moments can be found in tactile experiences like shifting a manual transmission, turning a well-made knob, or flipping through the pages of a real menu. We explore how these small opportunities for engagement — for contact, connection, and control— have been disappearing as the world becomes more digitized and automated and everything becomes a touchscreen. And Ian shares how opportunities for "sensory enchantment" can still be found in our increasingly dematerialized world.Resources Related to the PodcastIan's previous appearance on the AoM Podcast: Episode #247 — The Pleasure of Limits, the Uses of Boredom, and the Antidote to Excessive IronyIan's Atlantic article "The End of Manual Transmission"Andy Rooney compilationConnect With Ian BogostThe Small Stuff websiteIan's websiteIan's faculty page0:00 Introduction0:40 Ian Bogost and 'The Small Stuff'2:25 What Kickstarted This Book6:38 Happiness, Satisfaction, and Gratification14:58 Gratification Is Everywhere — But Disappearing18:28 Dematerialization: How the World Is Losing Sensory Richness26:41 How Work Has Become Less Gratifying33:09 How to Reclaim Your Sensory Life38:35 Keep More Junk Around44:38 Talk About Small Pleasures48:17 Living Life Sideways (Orthogonality)50:03 Wrap-UpSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Todd examines the turmoil inside the WNBA as a warning about what happens when leftist ideology replaces clear standards and common sense. He discusses Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring themselves eligible for the 2027 WNBA draft, the league's refusal to define who may compete, the hard foul on Sophie Cunningham, and the broader political consequences of institutions that deny biological reality. Todd also celebrates the 11th anniversary of The Todd Huff Show, reflecting on its start as The Antidote to Liberalism in a bedroom closet, its growth to more than 20 radio stations, and the listeners who have made the journey possible.
8/9/26 David invites us to identify our fears, particularly in our caregiving relationships, and to bring them into God's presence to find the reassurance we need.
Todd examines the turmoil inside the WNBA as a warning about what happens when leftist ideology replaces clear standards and common sense. He discusses Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring themselves eligible for the 2027 WNBA draft, the league's refusal to define who may compete, the hard foul on Sophie Cunningham, and the broader political consequences of institutions that deny biological reality. Todd also celebrates the 11th anniversary of The Todd Huff Show, reflecting on its start as The Antidote to Liberalism in a bedroom closet, its growth to more than 20 radio stations, and the listeners who have made the journey possible.
NBC's Rory O'Neill reports that MySpace may be making a comeback
Today, we have a conversation about time, memory, and the bittersweet geography of human sorrow. Georgi Gospodinovis widely considered one of the most daring voices in contemporary European literature. His acclaimed novel, The Physics of Sorrow, won the prestigious Jan Michalski Prize in 2016, blending ancient myth and quantum physics to chronicle the delicate realities of post-socialist Eastern Europe. Joining him is Angela Rodel, a brilliant linguist, musician, and translator whose profound artistic empathy carries the flowing cadences of the Bulgarian language into vivid English. Together, this extraordinary creative duo made history by winning the 2023 International Booker Prizefor Time Shelter—the first book written in Bulgarian to ever receive the honor.Time Shelter is a masterfully dark, funny, and prescient novel. It begins with an enigmatic psychiatrist opening a clinic that treats Alzheimer's patients by meticulously recreating past decades to match their internal clocks. But the experiment quickly escapes the clinic walls, triggering a pan-European crisis where entire nations hold democratic referendums to choose which era of the past they will retreat into. It is a book that holds up a mirror to our own world, exploring what happens when a civilization faces a deficit of meaning and tries to weaponize nostalgia.(0:00) The Trap of Nostalgia(1:22) The Nonlinear Approach to Storytelling(3:53) Translating the Atmosphere(4:31) The Pandemic of the Past(6:37) Death and the Gardener(9:49) The Translators Calling(11:00) Slowing Down Time(13:14) Storytelling vs Propaganda(15:54) Translating the Atmosphere(18:19) What makes a good life? What has given your life meaning?(20:56) Reflections on God and the Stories His Grandmother Told Him(23:43) The Importance of Hugging, Empathy and StorytellingEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker
A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: How can I set the tone on Day #1? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Will Darter: Dr. Will Darter is a rural school superintendent, author, presenter, speaker, and national advocate for small school leadership. He is the host of the Rural Education Leaders Podcast that elevates and celebrates rural voices and focuses on impact for leaders. Will is the author of The Empowered Rural Education Leader, where he champions the belief that big things come from small schools. Will’s transformative leadership and service have had him recognized as the Emerging Superintendent by the Southwest Missouri Association of School Administrators, a Leader of Impact in Small Schools by the National Association of School Superintendents, and a member of the Springfield Business Journal’s 2026 40 Under 40 Class for his leadership, service, and impact in education. Will is passionate about equipping leaders with practical systems, clear vision, and a deep commitment to service. Through his writing, speaking, and podcasting, he empowers educators to build strong cultures, steward resources wisely, and create lasting impact in the communities they serve. Let’s Get Into the Episode: In this episode, hosted by Dr. Jen Schwanke, we challenge the “bigger is better” narrative that often dominates educational conversations. While urban and suburban districts frequently capture the national spotlight, the heart of American education beats strongly in its rural communities. My guest today, Dr. Will Darter, joins us to share his unique journey from a childhood in Orange County, California, to the rural heartland of Missouri, where he now serves as a dedicated administrator and advocate for small schools. We discuss the challenges and value of tight-knit communities, the shift from a “scarcity mindset” to one of stewardship, and why the most impactful leadership isn’t about a ladder of status, but about climbing a “wall of significance.” Significance Over Status: Rural leadership offers a unique level of visibility and impact. In a small district, leaders can't hide; success is measured not by “flashy” facilities, but by the faithfulness of service and the depth of connection to every student and staff member. The “Speedboat” Analogy: Unlike large “cruise ship” districts that take a long time to turn, small schools function like speedboats. With a clear, written plan and a driven team, rural leaders can implement change and see the direct impact of their vision almost immediately. Stewardship vs. Scarcity: Rather than focusing on what they lack compared to suburban and urban districts, rural leaders are best served by focusing on the resources they do have. This includes building local partnerships where the community and students work together to improve their own schools. Connection as the Antidote to Burnout: Rural administration can feel like an island, but isolation is often self-imposed. Dr. Darter emphasizes that “connection beats burnout” and advocates for maintaining a tight inner circle of mentors and peers to sustain long-term passion for the work. Staying Connected: If you would like to learn more about Will Darter, follow any of these links below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-darter/ Website: www.ruraleducationleaders.com Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ujMABwGv0f1wWphLlBpVj YouTube: https://youtu.be/8UDuM-eKFAo Book: https://a.co/d/0dn7kAZD The post PMP512: Forgiveness Looking Like Nachos with Dr. Will Darter appeared first on Principal Matters.
Join Dr. Michael Youssef as he explores the themes of pride and praise through the life of King David. Discover how genuine praise requires humility and surrender to God, and reflect on the transformative power of a praise-filled life.Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join us for today's Our Daily Bread devotional by Catherine Campbell, taken from Isaiah 41:9-13. Today's devotional is read by Lucy. Meet the team at odb.org/meet-the-team. God bless you.We hope that you have enjoyed today's reading from Our Daily Bread. You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread Ministries by following @ourdailybreadeurope on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. You can even sign up to receive Our Daily Bread Bible reading notes sent straight to your door for free: odb.org/subscribe
Kelsi chat with author and editor, Eddie LaRow, about his forthcoming book, After Progress: How an Ancient Faith Roots a Restless Generation, the needs of those of us living in a digital age, and how those needs are met time and again by Christ and the cross. Eddie LaRow is an acquisitions editor at Baker Books. He has spent nearly a decade in publishing, and his essays have appeared in First Things, Ad Fontes, Mere Orthodoxy, The American Mind, and on his Substack. Show Notes:Support 1517 Podcast Network1517 Podcasts1517 on Youtube1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts1517 Events Schedule1517 Academy - Free Theological EducationMore from Kelsi:Kelsi KlembaraFollow Kelsi on InstagramFollow Kelsi on TwitterKelsi's SubstackSubscribe to the Show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYoutubeMore from Eddie:Eddie's Substack
An educator named Jane left a comment that stopped me in my tracks: "I don't know if I ever share my values." If that hits you the same way it hit her, this episode is for you. In this episode, I unpack: The difference between requirements (what you must do) and values (why you'd want to do it), and why chasing only the first one hollows educators out Why the industry is losing educators at an alarming rate, and what that actually has to do with values, not just workload Real examples from my own service, gardening, cooking, community walks, the fire pit ritual, and how anchoring your program in what genuinely lights you up changes everything The difference between working in your business and working on your business, and why "free-only" professional development quietly tells you you're not worth investing in A practical invitation to write your own values down this week, not think about them, write them I also talk about what's coming at Dream, Lead, Play '26, two days in Sydney, Friday 11 September for Leaders and Saturday 12 September for Educators, with Emma Rattenbury, Nicole Halton, Sammi Jaeger and Maree Kirkpatrick. Tickets are $250 and if you learn even a handful of things from any one speaker, that investment pays for itself within a week. Grab your seat at bigheartededucation.com/dreamleadplay26. From my big heart to yours.
ONE THING | AUGUST 2, 2026Pastor Randy MorrisThe Secret to Fearless Living Psalm 27:1-6 (NKJV) The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell. Though an army may encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me, in this I will be confident.One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple.For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock. And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me; Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.1. Confidence in God is the ANTIDOTE to fear"The Lord is my light.""The Lord is my salvation." "The Lord is the strength (stronghold) of my life." Faith doesn't deny danger; it declares that God's presence is greater than the danger.2. Pursuing the ONE THINGPsalm 27:4 (NKJV) One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple.David is more interested in God's presence than God's protection.3. God's PRESENCE becomes the place of God's PROTECTIONPsalm 27:5 (NKJV) For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.The enemy may have its camp. But God has His dwelling."The safest place on earth is the presence of God."THREE TAKEAWAYS:Make God's Presence Your First Pursuit, Not Your Last Resort Replace Fear with Worship Listen Before You Act
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Key Takeaways: • The tiniest sounds can have the biggest effects on your body. • Humming is a built-in tool you can use to soothe your nervous system anytime. • No recording can match the magic of your own voice. • When we sound together, our nervous systems start to resonate as one.Resources: • More from Leona Frantzich • Leona's latest album: Kvinnlig Kraft • More from Katarina Wallentin
The ANTIDOTE to HURRY is TRUST in the LordPsalm 46:1-3 NETAlso see 2 Kings 18-19 and Isaiah 36-37Hurry REVEALS a DISORDERED soul.Psalm 46:4-72. Hurry is LYING about who REIGNS.Psalm 46:8-113. Hurry REFUSES rest in God's REIGN.
In the face of church factions, Paul exhorts members of Christ's body to focus on the unique work Jesus has done through his death and resurrection.
The Antidote by Karen Russell was a National Book Award Finalist, as well as Ian's choice for our July read! He seems to have accidentally picked a theme this summer for historical texts set in the west that have to do with land use. The Antidote follows Harp and Asphodel, an uncle and niece who inexplicably have a crop of wheat growing during the dust bowl. Harp took in Asphodel after her mother's murder. There is also The Antidote, a prairie witch who can take and store people's memories, unburdening them of their past sins. Cleo Allfrey is a black photographer from the Resettlement Administration who finds a camera capable of taking photographs of the past and future. All of this adds up to explore the history of North America, the United States acts of violence against its native inhabitants, the role of memory and forgetting, and what it means to move forward toward a better future. We hope you enjoy our conversation! Next month's choice is Ronnie's and she chose Jonathan Abernathy You Are Kind by Molly McGhee.
The Antidote was shocked by the new EP, Guardian, from We Wept. But not in a negative way. It’s so different from their previous singles. Gone is the grunge influence and at the same time the songs draw a closer connection to Christ. Joshua W. Turner shares about the development of …
Send us Fan MailHope is easy to talk about and hard to hold onto when your child is struggling, withdrawing, or stuck in negative self-talk. We start by defining hope as more than a wish. Real hope is future-focused and backed by action, which means parents can do more than wait and worry. We unpack the signs a child may be losing hope, from losing interest and energy to having trouble imagining a next chapter. From there we share a simple approach that opens doors instead of starting fights: honest “I notice” statements, curiosity, and giving your child enough agency to talk without feeling judged.We also dig into loneliness and isolation, including the way social media and “echo chambers” can reinforce a teen's worst beliefs. A key shift is moving from “How do I get my kid to fit in?” to “How do I help my kid feel belonging?” We talk about faith, community support, and meaningful rituals as anchor points in chaotic seasons, plus why kids often receive wisdom better from trusted adults outside the immediate parent-child dynamic.To close, we focus on what restores hope fastest: small measurable wins, specific encouragement, and unconditional love that is not tied to performance. If you find value here, follow and subscribe, share this with another parent who needs it, and leave a five-star review.Contact:podcasts@calfarley.org To Donate: https://secure.calfarley.org/site/Donation2?3358.donation=form1&df_id=3358&mfc_pref=TTo Apply:https://apply.workable.com/cal-farleys-boys-ranch/j/25E1226091/For More Information about Cal Farley's Boys Ranch:https://www.calfarley.org/Music:"Shine" -NewsboysCCS License No. 9402
J'ai discuté avec ChatGPT du positionnement de La Cohorte. Je lui ai donné vos retours, les anciens textes de présentation… et on a creusé.Il m'a recadrée (gentiment), m'a aidée à clarifier, et ensemble on a formulé une proposition. Je te la lis dans cette Minute, et je te demande ton avis !Est-ce que ça colle avec ce que tu perçois du podcast ? Et est-ce que ça donnerait envie d'écouter, selon toi ? (Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin
This episode of Business Daily begins with a real call to 911There's an antidote for an opioid overdose. It costs a few dollars. The nasal spray technology means it can be administered without needles and can restart a person's breathing within minutes. So why doesn't it always reach the person on the floor? We're following the money through the antidote economy. A life-saving drug that costs pennies to make. Sold over the counter for $52. But when drug companies were sued for their role in America's opioid crisis, some pharmaceutical companies' settlements included paying out using antidote kits valued at $125. Who profits, who pays, and what determines whether an overdose kit is ever in the room when it's needed?Presenter: Sam Fenwick Producers: Josh Martin and Matt LinesYou can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk
Today, we have a conversation about time, memory, and the bittersweet geography of human sorrow. Georgi Gospodinovis widely considered one of the most daring voices in contemporary European literature. His acclaimed novel, The Physics of Sorrow, won the prestigious Jan Michalski Prize in 2016, blending ancient myth and quantum physics to chronicle the delicate realities of post-socialist Eastern Europe. Joining him is Angela Rodel, a brilliant linguist, musician, and translator whose profound artistic empathy carries the flowing cadences of the Bulgarian language into vivid English. Together, this extraordinary creative duo made history by winning the 2023 International Booker Prizefor Time Shelter—the first book written in Bulgarian to ever receive the honor.Time Shelter is a masterfully dark, funny, and prescient novel. It begins with an enigmatic psychiatrist opening a clinic that treats Alzheimer's patients by meticulously recreating past decades to match their internal clocks. But the experiment quickly escapes the clinic walls, triggering a pan-European crisis where entire nations hold democratic referendums to choose which era of the past they will retreat into. It is a book that holds up a mirror to our own world, exploring what happens when a civilization faces a deficit of meaning and tries to weaponize nostalgia.(0:00) The Trap of Nostalgia(1:22) The Nonlinear Approach to Storytelling(3:53) Translating the Atmosphere(4:31) The Pandemic of the Past(6:37) Death and the Gardener(9:49) The Translators Calling(11:00) Slowing Down Time(13:14) Storytelling vs Propaganda(15:54) Translating the Atmosphere(18:19) What makes a good life? What has given your life meaning?(20:56) Reflections on God and the Stories His Grandmother Told Him(23:43) The Importance of Hugging, Empathy and StorytellingEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus invites his listeners to not worry five separate times. Yet in a world filled with worry and anxiety, how do follow his teaching? Join us this week as we look at four ways to find less worry and more peace within our lives.
Move on from the inner critic and beat perfectionism without lowering your standards. Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist who helps people calm their anxiety and be their authentic self. She serves on the faculty at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD) and is the author of HOW TO BE ENOUGH: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists and HOW TO BE YOURSELF: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety. You can find her on Substack at How to Be Good to Yourself When You're Hard on Yourself. This episode originally aired in 2025. In this episode we talk about: The relationship between perfectionism and anxiety The definition of perfectionism––and why the word is actually a misnomer Dr. Hendriksen's own struggles with perfectionism, and how they manifested physically The difference between healthy perfectionism and unhealthy perfectionism Changing your relationship with your inner critic Shifting from rigid rules to flexibility Keeping high standards while making room for mistakes Overcoming procrastination Navigating social comparison And much more Related Episodes: Strategies for Social Anxiety | Ellen Hendriksen The Voice in Your Head | Ethan Kross How To Move Into The Future With Optimism Instead Of Anxiety | Frederik Pferdt Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris
Sharon McMahon is a former public school teacher who now teaches civics to over a million people on the internet. Kelly caught up with her at the Aspen Ideas Festival, and this clip is about something that feels urgent right now: the difference between just knowing more and actually doing something — and why cynicism, left unchecked, might be the most dangerous force in a democracy.Special thanks to the Aspen Ideas Festival where this episode was recorded - especiallyTricia Johnson, Kara Stein, Sophia Greiper, Katie Trenchard and Gabe Chenoweth.
Today, we have a conversation about time, memory, and the bittersweet geography of human sorrow. Georgi Gospodinovis widely considered one of the most daring voices in contemporary European literature. His acclaimed novel, The Physics of Sorrow, won the prestigious Jan Michalski Prize in 2016, blending ancient myth and quantum physics to chronicle the delicate realities of post-socialist Eastern Europe. Joining him is Angela Rodel, a brilliant linguist, musician, and translator whose profound artistic empathy carries the flowing cadences of the Bulgarian language into vivid English. Together, this extraordinary creative duo made history by winning the 2023 International Booker Prizefor Time Shelter—the first book written in Bulgarian to ever receive the honor.Time Shelter is a masterfully dark, funny, and prescient novel. It begins with an enigmatic psychiatrist opening a clinic that treats Alzheimer's patients by meticulously recreating past decades to match their internal clocks. But the experiment quickly escapes the clinic walls, triggering a pan-European crisis where entire nations hold democratic referendums to choose which era of the past they will retreat into. It is a book that holds up a mirror to our own world, exploring what happens when a civilization faces a deficit of meaning and tries to weaponize nostalgia.(0:00) The Trap of Nostalgia(1:22) The Nonlinear Approach to Storytelling(3:53) Translating the Atmosphere(4:31) The Pandemic of the Past(6:37) Death and the Gardener(9:49) The Translators Calling(11:00) Slowing Down Time(13:14) Storytelling vs Propaganda(15:54) Translating the Atmosphere(18:19) What makes a good life? What has given your life meaning?(20:56) Reflections on God and the Stories His Grandmother Told Him(23:43) The Importance of Hugging, Empathy and StorytellingEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
It's been a long time since a rapper visited The Antidote. That changes as the UK artist, Feed'Em joins us for a detailed talk about their music. The songs are intimately connected to Christ and at the same time they share about the pitfalls of our society. Join us for …
In this episode, returning guest Allison Beck, a psychotherapist and parent coach specializing in reproductive psychology and anxiety, joins us to discuss the powerful concept of how "doing less is more". In an era dominated by an abundance of conflicting social media advice, the parenting pendulum has swung toward an exhausting state of over-parenting. Allison explains how this constant pressure to manage, fix, and perfectly execute every interaction can actually block the essential experiences and manageable doses of discomfort that children need for healthy development.The conversation dives deep into the psychology of childhood anxiety and a phenomenon Allison calls "yellow lighting". She explains how well-intentioned parents often inadvertently speed up or escalate a child's emotional distress by either over-demanding or over-accommodating their feelings. Instead of swooping in to fix the problem, the most effective strategy, recognized as a gold standard for treating childhood anxiety and OCD, is to offer a brief supportive statement and then literally do less. Allison also emphasizes the crucial difference between parental agency and control, reminding listeners that parenting behaviors cannot completely override a child's genetics or natural development.Finally, Allison unpacks the practical steps parents can take to sit with their own discomfort and regulate their nervous systems. She highly recommends meditation as a tool to build the neurological skill of observing without reacting, which directly translates to calmer, more flexible parenting. By redefining what it means to be a "good parent", and accepting that calmly and accurately responding to your child's needs just 20 to 30 percent of the time is a massive success, parents can finally let go of perfectionism. Tune in to learn how to parent more intuitively and find out more about Allison's one-on-one coaching and therapy offerings.Allison has served as an advisor and written contributor on perinatal mental health, child development and parenting for various professional service providers and organizations. She received a BS in Human Development with a dual concentration in Early Childhood and Adolescence from Cornell University and an MSW from NYU. Allison has been supporting individuals and families as a Psychotherapist and Parent Coach in NYC agencies, hospitals, and in private practice for over a decade.Connect with Allison: allisonbeck.com@_allisonbeckCheck out her past episode here: “Tackling Anxiety & Depression: One Thought At A Time”Click here and use your exclusive 20% listener discount (Code: Fit20) to enroll in Master Your Pelvic Floor, our signature self-paced course that will change the way you understand and care for your body.
Why Wabi-Sabi is the Antidote to Our Perfection-Obsessed World.
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In this high-vibrational episode of Deepen with Christina, host Christina Weber is joined by body therapist, breathwork facilitator, and gene keys guide Dina Maayan. Fresh off the heels of the latest WeDeepen Love Immersion, the duo breaks down the serious mechanics of play and why infusing absolute silliness into modern connection is the ultimate medicine for shifting out of psychological heaviness. Dina pulls back the curtain on her cosmic origin story with her fiancé (Acro Yoga founder Jason Nemer)—involving smuggled Hawaiian mangoes, a symbolic totem box, and a literal coconut tree climb—while mapping out how human beings can alchemize deep childhood panic attacks into modern nervous system mastery. Main Topics Covered Play as a Metric of Success: Reframing comedy, improv, and games like Truth or Dare as high-frequency portals to bypass the adult ego. The Anatomy of a Perfect Prank: Dina's step-by-step formula for cultivating social courage, engineering creative characters, and leveraging vocal accents. The Magic of "Squish": Defining the conscious community's favorite somatic environment: Tempur-Pedic foam, sheepskins, and white fuzzy blankets designed for deep co-regulation. The Alchemical Totem Box: How Jason utilized a carved wooden box containing five specific symbolic items to explicitly anchor and manifest his future wife from the quantum field. Nervous System Leadership: Dina's personal path from experiencing severe childhood panic attacks at age six to training holistic breathwork facilitators globally. www.dinamaayan.com Sober Realities: Shifting away from drug-induced expansions into endogenous breath retentions to access higher, altered states of consciousness completely clean. Gene Keys and the Alchemy of Struggle: A philosophical deep dive into why your deepest structural wound or misfortune contains the precise raw materials to unlock your highest genius. Endings with Finesse: A transparent look at how Christina processed a very public romantic breakup without entering a victim consciousness state. Key Takeaways Inject Play to Dissolve Friction: When partnership or friendship feels bogged down by corporate stress or relational gridlock, strategic play acts as a rapid shortcut back to core alignment. Giving is an Inside Job: Authentic community belonging is established the second you stop searching for validation and instead step into a room as an active additive of service. Nervous System Co-Regulation: Public figures and master facilitators are not immune to social anxiety or blanking out. True safety is a physical, non-verbal resonance shared in real-time between bodies. The Antidote to Trauma is Self-Trust: Holding your breath on empty or full retentions trains the psyche to handle physiological stress, rewriting your baseline relationship with fear. Connect with the Guest About Dina Maayan: Dina Maayan is a Nervous System Expert and human optimization guide specializing in evidence-based somatic recalibration. As the founder of the Breath of Life Institute, Dina blends deep physiological science with ancient wisdom to help high-performing leaders, athletes, and creatives transition out of chronic exhaustion and stress patterns into sustainable clarity, focus, and authentic self-trust. Website: https://dinamaayan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinamaayan/ Connect with the Host Website: https://wedeepen.com/love-club/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinaweber Long-term, soul-level fulfillment requires us to actively trade instant gratification for deliberate, conscious growth. If you are ready to slide onto a completely upgraded timeline of intimacy and play, follow this podcast, rate this video, and share this episode with your favorite fellow good sport. Secure your spot at our upcoming Masterminds and the highly anticipated Sober 3-Day New Year's Eve celebration by visiting wedeepen.com!
“Send Coach John a message”I found something that I needed - it comes from Reads with Ravi (@readswithravi) and it's from James Clear on the antidote to anxiety: “Working on a problem reduces fear of it. It's hard to fear a problem when you are making progress on it - even if the progress is imperfect and slow. Action relieves anxiety.” This directly ties into something that I learned a long time ago from the awesome book “The Magic of Thinking Big” (but I still am trying to improve on), that Action Cures Fear! Imperfect action towards accomplishing something is still WAY BETTER than no action at all. Even if we are taking steps backwards, we are still learning. I'm finding a ton of “advice” lately that I certainly need to pay attention to. It's amazing the number of clues that are out there for all of us. When I think about it, there is no possible way that we will ever run out of these clues. Thanks for listening. Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show. Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/ on Twitter / “X”: @coachtosuccess and on Instagram at: @coachjohndaly - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly. Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too. Other things there on my site are being worked on too. Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast. ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions. It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **
The Antidote goes into a time warp as you have a chance to discover the Christian artists who made the '80s stand out. This was the decade where Christian music was making a leap in quality, delivering dynamic sounds and bringing a message of God's grace to the masses. A …
Is the opposite of fear really courage?In this reflection on Psalm 27, John Ortberg offers a surprising answer:No. The opposite of fear is God's presence.Drawing on the wisdom of Dallas Willard, John explains why Jesus could repeatedly tell His followers, "Do not be afraid," and what that invitation actually means.This episode explores:- Psalm 27 and trusting God- Why courage isn't the ultimate antidote to fear- The difference between emotional states and character traits- The powerful "Then what?" exercise- A practical prayer for anxious moments- Learning to be hidden in God's presenceScriptures:- Psalm 27- Exodus- Esther- Matthew 1- 1 Samuel 17#Psalm27 #JohnOrtberg #Fear #TrustGod #Prayer #DallasWillard #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Anxiety
To Support The Show: Patreon.com/islandsofcoherence Subscribe, Like, Comment, and Hit the Bell for Notifications on YouTube Follow us on Instagram (@islands.of.coherence) and Tik Tok (@islandsofcoherence) Joining us on the Islands of Coherence Podcast this week is multi-pronged creative, Fatima Khadijah. For this chat we explore the energy of the Trickster and how it emerges to shake the seemingly stable foundations of outdated systems. We then dance between subjects of rehumanization, the potential power that is ours to claim post collapse, and the importance of softening the heart in trying times. Fatima Khadijah is a Fool, Animist, Soothsayer, Psychonaut, Liberationist, Radical Futurist, Abolitionist, and Metaphysical Outlaw. Through art, writing, ritual, and play, she explores the relationship between imagination, spirituality, and collective liberation. She is the founder of The Luminary & Co., creator of custom pop culture prayer candles, and author of Institutionalized, a memoir-manifesto on the many ways institutions shape the human spirit. She is also building The Assembly of Universal Becoming, which is a sacred experiment in love and liberation, lovingly referred to as “the church of no church.” Her essays and visual works, including Foolery Against Fascism and Federated Commons, invite us to loosen our grip on inherited stories, recover our imagination, and dream toward more liberated futures. Show Topics - Utilizing Social Media Sustainably - The Somatic Experience of Technology - What is the Trickster? - Uncertainty as the Antidote to Fascism - Breaking Points and What Comes After Collapse - Goodness as an Attractor - The Role of Tricksters and Clowns - Navigating Judgement From Others and Self - Whiteness and Dehumanization Fatimas Links Instagram: @iamfatimakhadijah Luminary & Co: https://theluminaryandco.com/ Assembly of Universal Becoming: https://universalbecoming.org/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fatimakhadijah?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=eccf27c6-94cf-4ea6-a3f7-787056964ae0
Near-Infrared Light Therapy & EMF Shielding with SaunaSpace Founder Brian Richards Your mitochondria are starving for a nutrient you've probably never tracked, and it's not a vitamin or a macro. This episode reveals how a forgotten 1910 therapy uses light to physically restructure water inside your cells, unlocking a mechanism for healing, detox, and mitochondria repair that most of biohacking has completely overlooked. Go to https://sauna.space/ and use code ‘Dave' for a 15% discount! Host Dave Asprey sits down with Brian Richards, founder of SaunaSpace and a leading voice in incandescent light therapy and infrared sauna engineering. With a background in chemistry and organic synthesis, Brian spent over a decade building a science-backed alternative to LED-based light therapy rooted in full-spectrum incandescent light and deep radiant heat. After healing his own insomnia, adrenal fatigue, and brain fog through light and heat exposure, he developed the FireLight Spectrum, a technology engineered to restore what modern lighting strips away. Dave and Brian trace incandescent light therapy back to Dr. John Harvey Kellogg's 1910 book on light therapeutics, and explain why the same institutional forces that suppressed chiropractic care and natural medicine buried this practice for over a century. They break down how near-infrared light penetrates the body to charge water into a more bioavailable state, boost glutathione and melatonin production, and repolarize cellular voltage for better metabolism and longevity. The conversation also covers why blue light from LEDs devastates hormones, testosterone, and fertility, how EMF exposure silently drains human performance, and why grounding and Faraday shielding matter more than most supplements on the market. You'll Learn: Why near-infrared light functions as an essential nutrient your body cannot make without it How light physically restructures water to improve mitochondria function and cellular energy The suppressed history of Dr. Kellogg's incandescent light therapy and why it disappeared How blue light exposure crashes testosterone and disrupts fertility and hormone regulation Why EMF shielding and grounding are critical, overlooked tools for longevity and recovery How to use infrared light like a daily supplement instead of an occasional treatment Why carnivore-adjacent, nutrient-dense eating pairs naturally with light and heat therapy Thank you to our sponsors! - ELITE Performance Coaching | If you'd like to discover where you may be addicted to struggle, allergic to success, and what may be standing between you and your next breakthrough, visit FastestChange.com - Longevity Farms | Go to getlongevityfarms.shop. 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Keywords: Brian Richards, SaunaSpace, incandescent light therapy, near-infrared light, FireLight Spectrum, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, Light Therapeutics, exclusion zone water, Gerald Pollack, EMF shielding, Faraday cage, grounding mat, earthing, redox potential, mitochondrial energy, glutathione, melatonin, blue light toxicity, circadian biology, red light therapy, heat shock proteins, vitamin D, sun callus, Danger Coffee, Flexner Report, testosterone, biophotons Resources: • Go to https://sauna.space/ and use code ‘Dave' for a 15% discount! • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15? • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 00:46 – Meet Brian Richards 03:17 – Kellogg's Light Bath History 09:04 – Persecuted Light Pioneers 12:47 – Near-Infrared Science 16:07 – Blue Light Damage 19:26 – Sunscreen Myths 23:52 – Antidote & Melatonin 33:24 – Exclusion Zone Water 37:52 – Heart as a Vortex 41:47 – Fireplace & Infrared Deficiency 46:15 – FireLight Bulb Design 51:52 – EMF Shielding 55:16 – Faraday Cage & Grounding 1:05:51 – Sauna.Space Discount See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Can beauty change a person? A community? A culture? Sacred artist Kate Capato believes it can.In this bonus episode of Makers & Mystics, Stephen Roach sits down with Kate to explore why authentic beauty has the power to heal, awaken wonder, and draw people into the presence of God. Together they discuss the modern crisis of beauty, the vocation of the artist, and how sacred art becomes an invitation into deeper communion with Christ.Kate shares why she and her family travel the country as "missionaries of beauty," bringing paintings and music into communities where beauty becomes a catalyst for transformation.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why beauty is essential • The difference between beauty and prettiness• Why modern culture is experiencing a crisis of beauty• The spiritual practice of creating sacred art• Practical ways anyone can cultivate beauty in everyday lifeAbout Kate CapatoKate Capato is a sacred artist and founder of Visual Grace. Through commissioned paintings, exhibitions, and speaking events, she helps people encounter the beauty of God through visual art. Together with her husband, she travels throughout the United States sharing sacred art and music as "missionaries of beauty."Learn more: https://visualgrace.orgSend us Fan MailSupport the showSign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1Connect with Makers & MysticsWebsite: https://makersandmystics.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmysticsInstagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
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Let's look at shame and negative thinking and discuss how to slow down, gain awareness, and soothe your system. Our hosts focus on the essential tool of empathy -- especially for yourself -- as a way to understand what story you're making up, and change that story by looking for the positive even in difficult moments.The support group that Kayla facilitates is now offered on a sliding scale.(Cost should not be a barrier—please reach out if you're interested)Allies in Recovery's member site is currently "on pause". Learn more here. During this time, we have taken our entire eLearning program out from behind the paywall—the entire library of learning videos is currently available on our youtube channel.
This episode is presented by Create A Video – As we enter the Independence Day weekend, being grateful for our privilege of being American at this time in history is the antidote for the demoralization and doomerism being promoted as an unofficial pasttime online and in media.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com
In this best of two-part episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis' conversation with Jordan Peterson discuss the themes of Peterson's book, Twelve Rules for Life, An Antidote to Chaos, and how it's resonating with young people who are looking for a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives. Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timeless-wisdom-with-dennis-prager/id1517302239 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZEYeH4tuLr2FvG4ok1rl Learn more about Dennis Prager: https://pragertopia.com/ Follow Dennis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DennisPrager Follow Dennis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedennisprager/ Follow Dennis on X: https://x.com/DennisPrager Learn more about the Salem Podcast Network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.