Podcasts about Belonging

Feel like you don't fit in -- in your family, your community, or even your own life?Want to know how the feeling of "not belonging" can become your superpower?Listen now to this interview with Leila Jones!Leila Jones is a certified #Quantum #HumanDesign™ Specialist, seeker-leader #coach, and founder of VelaMira, a #coaching and #consulting firm for teams and individuals craving alignment, #emotionalintelligence, and clarity in a noisy world. Her memoir, “Unpacking My Boxes: A Projector's Journey Home” (July 15, 2025), is part origin story, part call to action. It speaks to anyone who's felt out of step with their environment — especially those trying to survive in roles, workplaces, and relationships that don't honor who they really are. Blending personal storytelling with the self-discovery framework of Quantum Human Design, her book is already being hailed as the first of its kind.Learn more and connect with Leila now at: velamira.com #QuantumHumanDesign #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #SpiritualGrowth #HealingJourney #TraumaHealing #LettingGo #Surrender #MindsetShift #ParentingWisdom #EmotionalIntelligence #Belonging #IdentityJourney #SelfAlignment #EnergyHealing #IntrovertLife #ConsciousParenting #SpiritualAwakening #WomenAuthors_____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

In this episode of Without Compromise, we sit down with Alison Hales, founder of Culture Club South Bay, for a conversation about place, history, and what it really means to belong.Alison grew up in London and built a career spanning music management, estates, real estate, and civic engagement. But the through-line in her work has always been culture and access. Today, through Culture Club South Bay (CCSB), she's helping reshape who feels ownership and belonging over the California coast.CCSB provides free beach culture and outdoor recreation camps for youth ages 8–13 across Los Angeles County. But this isn't just surf lessons, it's surfing, beach sports, environmental education, food, arts, and local history, all rooted in the legacy of Bruce's Beach and the long history of exclusion from coastal spaces. The mission goes beyond exposure. It's about confidence, leadership, and long-term belonging.This conversation traces Alison's journey from her personal story into the deeper sense of purpose that now guides her work, and explores how something beautiful can grow where joy, history, and healing meet. Learn more about CCSB:@cultureclubsbwww.cultureclubsb.com

Before we dive in: the breakdown of this episode includes a discussion of sexual assault, and briefly mentions the Epstein Files. Please take care while listening. You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today's episode is one that hits close to home for so many of us—whether you're parenting a kid who's struggling in school, teaching in a classroom where big behaviors are on the rise, or simply wondering why it feels like more kids aren't okay right now. I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Dr. Ross Greene, clinical psychologist and author of The Explosive Child, Lost at School, and now his newest book, The Kids Who Aren't Okay: The Urgent Case for Reimagining Support, Belonging, and Hope in Schools. If you've ever heard the phrase “kids do well if they can,” you've already been impacted by Dr. Greene's work. In this conversation, we dig into what it really means to meet kids where they are—and what gets in the way of actually doing that in so many systems. We talk about why behavior isn't the whole story, why diagnoses alone can't capture the full picture, and how to shift from reactive discipline to proactive, collaborative support. If you've been feeling the weight of trying to support kids who are struggling, this episode offers both validation and real, hopeful direction. And— if this conversation sparks something for you, make sure to spread the word about the Seed Teacher Summit, going live March 10th to 12th. It's a free virtual event created to give educators the kind of ongoing support we talk about in this episode—tools to help them regulate, connect with kids, and feel less alone in the work. We'll be featuring 18 incredible speakers who share our commitment to building schools where everyone—kids and adults—can thrive. You can learn more at seedandsew.org/summit.Alright folks, Lets dive in. Connect with Dr. Ross Greene: Instagram: @livesinthebalance Website:  www.livesinthebalance.org Order the book:  The Kids Who Aren't Okay: The Urgent Case for Reimagining Support, Belonging, and Hope in Schools Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some spaces are built from ambition. Others are built from survival, devotion, and a long commitment to inner work.In this episode, Leah Santa Cruz shares the deeply personal journey that shaped her role as a founder of The In Movement. From early experiences with chaos and instability to burnout, meditation, motherhood, and leadership, Leah reflects on how lived experience becomes the foundation for meaningful community.Rather than offering polished answers, Leah speaks honestly about discipline, healing, and the responsibility that comes with creating a space meant to hold others. She explores why depth matters now more than ever, how belonging is cultivated rather than assumed, and what it means to lead without repeating old patterns of self sacrifice.This conversation is not about quick fixes or feel good moments. It is about building something that lasts and what it asks of the people creating it.Episode Chapters:00:00 – The season of building and what feels real now01:48 – Three life chapters that shaped Leah's path02:52 – Growing up in chaos and learning self responsibility04:35 – Burnout, anxiety, and the body as messenger05:55 – Meditation as a turning point06:47 – Commitment, trust, and moving to Bali08:02 – From inspiration to structured transformation09:52 – Why depth and human connection matter now13:45 – Community shifts and what feels missing15:53 – Creating spaces for belonging beyond class17:23 – Collaboration, friction, and leadership growth22:30 – Partnership, parenting, and boundaries25:14 – When this project almost did not happen28:45 – Feeling seen, belonging, and activation31:49 – What this space is asking of Leah now33:27 – Sustainability, trust, and nervous system regulationMentions & Resources:Michael Henri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/ Leah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesant/ The IN Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/the_in_movement/Tags: The In Movement, founders journey, embodiment, meditation, healing and discipline, community building, conscious leadership, yoga philosophy, belonging, personal transformation

Case Western Reserve University turns 200 One of Ohio's oldest colleges, Case Western Reserve University, just turned 200 this month. It traces its founding to Western Reserve College in Hudson in 1826, named after the region which was known then as the Western Reserve of Connecticut. At the time, Northeast Ohio's population was growing, and the Industrial Revolution was leading to opportunities for technical and scientific advancement in Cleveland, with the help of philanthropists like Leonard Case Jr. 200 years later, colleges and universities across the country are facing a completely different environment, from threats to federal and state funding, major enrollment decline, population loss in Ohio and changing attitudes over whether a four-year degree is worth the cost of admission amid major workforce changes and the rapid integration of artificial intelligence. Several long-standing universities in Ohio have had to merge, severely cut staff and programs or close completely as they deal with financial uncertainty and debt. On Thursday's "Sound of Ideas," we'll start by talking to Case Western Reserve University President, Eric Kaler, about the role of higher education today, and how he plans to not only weather the current storm but lead on a global level. Case Western Reserve University was recently named one of the top 30 colleges in the world by Time Magazine. Guests:- Eric Kaler, Ph.D., President, Case Western Reserve University Frederick Douglass' historic speech resonates todayThe power of education and the ability of young people to reshape the world were among the broader themes of a historic commencement speech delivered by abolitionist Frederick Douglass in Hudson in 1854 at what was then known as Western Reserve College. The speech sharply debunked so-called scientific racism, the belief that different racial and ethnic groups have innately differing levels of physical, intellectual and moral development that distinguish them as superior or inferior. Douglass' words are getting renewed attention in an award-winning documentary that features academy students. The film, "Just and Perfect" is being shown as part of this year's multi-city Black History Festival which begins this weekend. CeCe Payne the writer and producer of the film, and Iiyannaa Graham-Siphanoum, the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for Western Reserve Academy spoke to us recently about the film and how the speech still connects to students today. We originally had this conversation on Jan. 21 in advance of an event at the school commemorating the speech and a campus visit by a descendant of Frederick Douglass. That show was pre-empted by President Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland. Guests:- CeCe Payne, Writer & Producer, "Just and Perfect"- Iiyannaa Graham-Siphanoum, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Western Reserve Academy The Menu: Fish Fry Lent began this week. It's the 40-day reflective period observed by Catholics and with that another cherished community tradition has returned as well: fish fry season. From church halls to local breweries, diners will be filling plates with beer-battered cod, fried Lake Erie perch, pierogies and coleslaw. We're talking fish fries on this installment of The Menu, our biweekly look at Northeast Ohio's food scene in partnership with Cleveland Magazine. We're going to talk about where to participate, what to expect, and why this tradition continues to bring people together year after year. Guest:- Dillon Stewart, Editor, Cleveland Magazine

This week, Jake and Bob welcome John Edwards, a fellow guy in the pew, to share his raw and redemptive journey from addiction and secrecy to finding his identity in God. From outward success and hidden cocaine use to the devastating loss of his mother, John reveals how grief, shame, and a longing for affirmation shaped his choices—and nearly destroyed his marriage and family. He opens up about the masks he wore, the lies he believed about God as a harsh judge, and the panic attacks that finally exposed the prison he was living in. With honesty and courage, John recounts the night he chose confession over isolation, and how mercy began to break through years of self-reliance and despair. If you've ever felt abandoned by God or buried under your own failures, this conversation is an invitation to bring your whole story into the light.   Key Points: The absence of emotional affirmation from John's father created a deep wound and a longing to feel seen. Addiction to drugs, alcohol, and pornography became a way to numb pain and pursue belonging and control. John describes living behind layers of "masks" to hide his addiction and shame from others. Marriage and fatherhood did not automatically heal John's wounds, and secrecy continued to damage family life. The death of John's mother shattered his emotional security and intensified his anger toward God. Fear of being exposed kept John trapped in lies and prevented him from asking for help. John's arrest and imprisonment brought total loss of control and the collapse of his false identities. In the jail cell, John experienced profound powerlessness and the end of his ability to hide. Surrendering control marked the moment when true freedom began. Jesus met John in his darkest place, revealing that He never abandoned him. Christ goes anywhere to restore broken hearts.   Resources: Just a Guy in the Pew John's Podcast: Just a Guy in the Pew Podcast Redeemed - A Men's Retreat (with the JPII Healing Center) Power Made Perfect by John Edwards - Coming Soon!   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 04:05 The Masculine Ache for Belonging 13:44 Wearing Masks and Chasing Connection and Power 21:22 Honoring Our Past Selves 23:10 Losing His Mother and God 30:03 Powerlessness and Rage 33:40 Resisting Comparison and Facing Your Story 38:40 John's Secret Comes Out and Meeting God in Jail 59:05 Resources   Connect with Restore the Glory:  Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast   Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!

What if the American Dream isn't dead — but the story we've been told about it is wrong?That's the starting point for Christopher Rivers, a former Army engineer, U.S. diplomat, corporate strategist, and two-time legislative candidate. His book, You Shouldn't Have to Kill to Get Ahead, grows from a rare vantage point: working-class roots, service in combat zones and embassies, and 9,000 doors knocked in local politics.In this conversation, Rivers connects the dots between old policy decisions, today's economic realities, and the culture-war battles that keep us distracted. He argues that the real crisis isn't just political — it's a crisis of belonging — and that rebuilding connection is the most practical leadership strategy we have.Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) to explore why hard-working people feel stuck, how systems actually shape opportunity, and what any of us can actually do about it — whether in America or anywhere the old dream is fading.Explore belonging and opportunity at https://kajmasterclass.com.#KAJMasterclass #KAJConversations

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with virtuoso guitarist Angel Vivaldi to explore the intersection of artistry, authenticity, and perseverance. Angel shares insights from his recent tour with legendary guitarist Steve Morse, discusses his creative process behind concept albums like "Synapse," and reveals how he balances being 65% artist and 35% business. The conversation dives deep into topics ranging from working with difficult people and learning from enemies, to the role of AI in music, the importance of vulnerability, and why the only thing worse than living with regret is dying with it. This is a masterclass in commitment, creativity, and staying true to yourself in an industry that constantly demands compromise. Episode Highlights [2:14] Learning from Steve Morse's Humility and Reinvention - Angel describes touring with guitar legend Steve Morse and witnessing him reinvent his playing technique due to arthritis. Despite being one of the greatest guitarists alive, Morse remained humble enough to learn legato and tapping techniques from Angel, demonstrating that true mastery includes the willingness to continuously evolve. [20:59] The Muse and Discipline: Speaking Her Language - Angel shares his philosophy on creativity and the muse: "She has a lot of people to visit and she's gonna favor those who know how to speak her language. What is her language? Music." He explains why showing up consistently to practice—even without inspiration—is essential, because you're refining how you speak music so the muse can work through you. [39:44] The Synapse Album: Painting Studios and Neurotransmitters - Angel reveals the extreme creative process behind his concept album "Synapse," where each song represents a different neurotransmitter. He painted his studio a different color for each song (red for adrenaline, green for serotonin), changed scents, and even wrote at specific times of day to embody each neurochemical state—a process that nearly broke him but resulted in some of his most authentic work. [82:13] Learning from Your Enemies: Unfiltered Feedback - Angel offers a provocative perspective: "Your enemies have no stake in you liking them or them liking you. If you want unfiltered, uncensored, direct feedback on your flaws as a human being, look to your enemies." He explains how to parse criticism from adversaries to find genuine insights while filtering out projection and insecurity. Angel Vivaldi is an American virtuoso guitarist, songwriter, and producer who has been pushing the boundaries of instrumental guitar music since beginning his solo career in 2003. Self-taught from age 15, Angel has released multiple concept albums including "Universal Language," "Away With Words Parts 1 & 2," and "Synapse," each showcasing his unique blend of progressive metal, fusion, and melodic sensibility. Beyond his solo work, Angel is a multifaceted creative force—he's a cinematographer, fashion enthusiast, interior designer, and entrepreneur who founded Zenith Council, an artist services company helping musicians with branding, marketing, and creative vision. Recently, he toured as a guest guitarist with legendary Steve Morse, managing Morse's career while contributing rhythm guitar and content creation. Angel's approach to music and life embodies his belief that authenticity and vulnerability are the keys to creating art that truly resonates. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the root of your exhaustion isn't burnout, but loneliness? In this thought-provoking episode, DeDe HalfHill—retired Air Force colonel turned leadership expert—shares vulnerable stories about the hidden costs of leadership and reveals why addressing “the messy human side” is non-negotiable. Together Marli & DeDe explore the power of authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, and what happens when leaders give themselves and their teams permission to be real. You'll hear surprising examples from the military and beyond, plus practical mindset shifts for navigating chaos, self-doubt, and the ever-present imposter syndrome. Ready to upgrade your leadership toolkit and banish the myth of the lonely leader? Tune in and discover why normalizing messy emotions might be the ultimate performance hack.DeDe Halfhill Bio:Colonel DeDe Halfhill, USAF (Ret.), is a leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of TAIOH Partners who helps organizations turn hidden friction and burnout into trust, momentum, and measurable performance. Her leadership has been featured on CBS's 60 Minutes and in Dr. Brené Brown's Dare to Lead, where Brown describes her as one of her “leadership heroes and a total badass.” Through her Master the UnseenTM framework, DeDe gives leaders practical language and tools to navigate hard conversations, name what's really going on, and build resilient, deeply connected teams, especially amid uncertainty and change. Her clients include Salesforce, Lockheed Martin, Bank of America, Hearst, FEMA, and other organizations where courageous, emotionally intelligent leadership is a non‐negotiable.Marli Williams is an international keynote speaker, master facilitator, and joy instigator who has worked with organizations such as Nike, United Way, Doordash, along with many colleges and schools across the United States. She first fell in love with transformational leadership as a camp counselor when she was 19 years old. After getting two degrees and 15 years of leadership training, Marli decided to give herself permission to be the “Professional Camp Counselor” she knew she was born to be. Now she helps incredible people and organizations stop waiting for permission and start taking bold action to be the leaders and changemakers they've always wanted to be through the power of play and cultivating joy everyday. She loves helping people go from stuck to STOKED and actually created her own deck of inspirational messages called StokeQuotes™ which was then followed by The Connect Deck™ to inspire more meaningful conversations. Her ultimate mission in the world is to help others say YES to themselves and their big crazy dreams (while having fun doing it!) To learn more about Marli's work go to www.marliwilliams.com and follow her on Instagram @marliwilliamsStay Connected to The Marli Williams PodcastFollow us on Instagram: @marliwilliamsOur Website: www.podcast.marliwilliams.comHire Marli to Speak at your next event, conference, workshop or retreat!www.marliwilliams.comReally love the podcast and want to share it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a...

We're diving deep into Francis Weller's third gate of grief: the sorrows of the world. This gate reminds us that collective losses like wars, violence, injustice, and environmental destruction impact us whether we acknowledge them or not. We are interdependent beings, wired for connection, and when we try to shut down our caring to protect ourselves, we sacrifice our capacity for joy, flexibility, and resilience. The challenge is to trust our intuitive drive to care and connect, even when it feels uncomfortable. We'll offer some practical strategies to meet that challenge and to help you stay open to collective grief without being overwhelmed by it. CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses gun violence. About: The Joy Lab Podcast blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, ease anxiety, and uplift mood. Join Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek for practical, mindfulness-based tools and positive psychology strategies to build resilience and create lasting joy.   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! And... if you want to spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free, then please join our mission by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).   Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram TikTok Linkedin Watch on YouTube   Full transcript here   Sources and Notes for this full grief series: 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.  Grief Series: Why We're Doing a 10-Part Series on Grief (And Why You Need It) [part 1, ep 248] Everything We Love, We Will Lose: Navigating the First Gate of Grief [part 2, ep 249] Welcoming Back the Parts of You That Have Not Known Love [part 3, ep 250] Other related Joy Lab episodes: The Power of Gathering: Science-Backed Ways to Combat Loneliness Through Group Connection [ep. 240] Sympathetic Fear vs. Sympathetic Joy: What Are You Tuning Into? [ep. 238] Where's Your Third Place? [ep. 171] Learning to Love Well: Creating a House of Belonging [ep. 25] Common Humanity vs Isolation (ep. 28) Lonely in crowded places (this isn't a country music song) (ep. 73) Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller Skye Cielita Flor & Miraz Indira, The Joyful Lament: On Pain for the World. 2023 Access here Learn more about Joanna Macy's work from the Commons Library. "Interdependency is not a contract but a condition, even a precondition." — Dr. María Puig de la Bellacasa "Let me keep my distance always from those who think they have the answers. Let me keep company, always, with those who say, look and laugh in astonishment and bow their heads." — Mary Oliver "The mind pays for its deadening to the state of our world by giving up its capacity for joy and flexibility." — Joanna Macy "Don't be afraid of your sorrow or grief or rage. Treasure them. They come from your caring." — Joanna Macy "Joy is the practice of our entanglements." — Ross Gay "Grief is brought forth by the safety and holding capacity of the communal nervous system. We cannot and should not do it alone. We have evolved to open together and carry each other into the places that scare us just as we have evolved to sing and praise and dance and grow together." — Skye Cielita Flor and Miraz Indira  Beckes & Sbarra, Social baseline theory: State of the science and new directions. Access here Beckes, et al. (2011). Social Baseline Theory: The Role of Social Proximity in Emotion and Economy of Action. Access here Bunea et al. (2017). Early-life adversity and cortisol response to social stress: a meta-analysis. Access here. Eisma, et al. (2019). No pain, no gain: cross-lagged analyses of posttraumatic growth and anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress and prolonged grief symptoms after loss. Access here  Kamis, et al. (2024). Childhood maltreatment associated with adolescent peer networks: Withdrawal, avoidance, and fragmentation. Access here  Lehrner, et al. (2014). Maternal PTSD associates with greater glucocorticoid sensitivity in offspring of Holocaust survivors. Access here  Hirschberger G. (2018). Collective Trauma an d the Social Construction of Meaning. Frontiers in psychology, 9, 1441. Access here  Sheehy, et al. (2019). An examination of the relationship between shame, guilt and self-harm: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Access here  Strathearn, et al. (2020). Long-term Cognitive, Psychological, and Health Outcomes Associated With Child Abuse and Neglect. Access here  Yehuda et al. (1998). Vulnerability to posttraumatic stress disorder in adult offspring of Holocaust survivors.  Access here. Yehuda, et al. (2018). Intergenerational transmission of trauma effects: putative role of epigenetic mechanisms. Access here    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. 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Our whole lives we've been told two competing messages: be unique, but also fit in; be original, but make sure you're accepted. So which is it? In this episode, we unpack the tension at the heart of identity—the paradox of being completely one of one while still being made of the same "frozen water" as everyone else.  If these concepts and ideas have inspired you to begin your journey toward becoming one of one, we highly encourage you to pre-order a hardcover copy of Adrian Crawford's Magnum Opus: The Art of Becoming One of One. Purchase the book today!  https://www.newrulescollective.com/product-page/magnum-opus-the-art-of-becoming-one-of-one You are unique, but you're not superior. You're human. And learning to live in that tension may be one of the most important leadership skills of our generation. Authenticity vs performance Belonging vs fitting in Personal growth and self development The difference between finding yourself and becoming yourself Identity in an age of social media Confidence without ego Leadership rooted in humility Purpose, calling, and self awareness Why most people cosplay uniqueness How to stop performing and start becoming   If you've ever struggled with:   Comparison Feeling behind Trying to stand out Trying to fit in Losing yourself in success Chasing approval Wanting deeper meaning and purpose   This episode is for you. More of a visual person?  You can WATCH today's episode on our Youtube Channel:  Youtube: www.youtube.com/@WriteNewRules  

We live in a world trained to ask, “What can this give me?”—and many of us unknowingly bring that same posture into our faith. Scripture, however, reveals a very different reality: God is not something to be consumed, but an all-consuming fire whose holiness transforms everything it touches. When Isaiah encountered God's holiness, he didn't leave comforted—he left undone, marked, and forever changed.All Consuming Fire is a loving wake-up call for the church—not to condemn, but to re-examine the holiness of our God and what that means for our lives. Over five weeks, we'll encounter biblical moments of God's holiness, paired with tangible, experiential responses and altar moments that invite real transformation. Alongside 21 Days of Prayer, this series calls us beyond information and into encounter - to allow the Holy One who purifies, refines, and restores to refine us, change us and call us into His purpose.-At Discover Church, we exist to see our city changed by Jesus, one life at a time by helping people discover LIFE in Christ, BELONGING in Community & PURPOSE in God's Calling on their life so that they can MAKE A DIFFERENCE.-You can join us live on Sunday mornings at 9:00 or 10:45am, either in person or online! Visit www.discoverchurchkc.com for more information!

When Barry Hoffner lost his wife Jackie in a sudden tragedy, his grief was a black hole that consumed everything. But amid the quiet wreckage of loss, something unexpected stirred: the call to move, to reconnect, join a community and to live again. What you will hear today is a remarkable recovery and an audacious mission visit to all 193 countries on Earth. Listen to the incredible story tied to Belonging to the World, a deeply felt memoir of healing from grief, finding resilience, and forging human, emotional connection across the globe.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

José Bourget, Program Manager for Regonition and Belonging at Beacon Health, joins host Japhet De Oliveira for a meaningful conversation surrounding his family's immigration from the Dominican Republic, his leadership philosophy centered on empathy, and the profound personal growth he experienced through difficult life experiences.

Alright, the Nancy Ray Book Club is back! It's time for one of my favorite episodes of the year : my reading list. If you love books, you are going to love today's episode. Resources from this episode: Nancy Ray Book Club  Dwell Bible App Discount  The Body Teaches the Soul by Justin Whitmel Earley  Of Love and Treason by Jamie Ogle  You're in Good Company by Ashlee Gad  Tranquility by Tuesday by Laura Vanderkam Calm Amidst the Chaos Podcast Series You Bet Your Stretch Marks by Abbie Halberstadt Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold  The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter  Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff Stop, in the Name of God by Charlie Kirk ​​5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom Theo of Golden by Allen Levi The War of Art by Steven Pressfield  The Edge of Belonging by Amanda Cox  Visit my Amazon Cornerstore!  My favorite reading light  Send Nancy an audio message!  Work and Play Survey  Join my email list!  Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!  

In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Sayan, author Sarah Marshall explores why belonging isn't something you “earn” by fitting in—it's something you practice by showing up and accepting the invitation to be seen. This episode is for anyone feeling stuck between identities, places, or communities—especially if you're craving connection without losing yourself. Sarah shares how community can help reshape self-worth, why “home” can be internal, and what it took for her to stop leading with a single label and start engaging as a whole person. About the Guest: Sarah Marshall is a San Francisco Bay Area–based writer and author of the newly published novel Playa Dust in My Soul. A longtime world traveler with experience spanning the military, high-tech, and spiritual practice, she writes about belonging, chosen family, and transformation. Episode Chapter: 00:02:50 — Why belonging lives in the “in-between” spaces 00:04:34 — Sarah's earliest memories of feeling outside community 00:06:23 — “Carry your home”: belonging as an inner home 00:08:22 — The hidden patterns beneath disconnection and distance 00:11:06 — The playa as a crucible: intensity, invitation, and choice 00:13:12 — “Dust in my soul”: the metaphor that sticks with you 00:16:52 — Deserving love: the long work of accepting belonging Key Takeaways: Treat belonging as an active practice: invitation and acceptance both matter. Try “embracing the moment” instead of waiting for the perfect place or people. Notice where you're protecting yourself by not accepting connection. Experiment with showing up as a whole person, not your loudest label. Build self-worth slowly: belonging strengthens when you believe you deserve it. How to Connect With the Guest: https://www.playadustinmysoul.com/    Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

You know that strange, disoriented feeling when you've accomplished so much… and yet you know there's more? Not burnout. Not failure. Not dissatisfaction. But that subtle, unsettling identity shift that happens when you're stepping into your next level. In this episode, we're talking about reinvention — not the glossy, Instagram version — but the psychological shift that happens when you move from who you've been known for… into who you're becoming. Because here's the truth: imposter syndrome hits differently during reinvention. Not because you're unqualified. But because you're not fluent yet in the next version of you. We unpack: Why identity work always lags behind growth The grief that quietly shows up when you release a former version of yourself Why women tie worth to mastery (and how that keeps us stuck) How hustle culture makes reinvention harder than it needs to be Why community shortens the imposter syndrome phase How to create a "bridge identity" while you step into your next chapter Why belonging is claimed — not earned If you've been thinking: "Do I still belong here?" "Am I too late?" "Who am I to talk about this?" "Did I miss my window?" This episode is for you. You're not behind. You're not lost. You're becoming. And you don't have to reinvent alone.   Resources Mentioned In The Episode: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedinsuccesstips  Learn more about The Visibility Salon: https://visibilitysalon.com   Magical Quotes From The Episode: "You're not uncomfortable because you're incapable. You're uncomfortable because you're not fluent yet in who you're becoming." "Reinvention isn't erasure. It's integration." "Belonging isn't something you earn after you feel ready. You claim it — and then the confidence follows."   Help Us Spread The Word! It would be awesome if you shared the Good Girls Get Rich Podcast with your fellow entrepreneurs on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love! If this episode has taught you just one thing, I would love if you could head on over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! And if you're moved to, kindly leave us a rating and review. Maybe you'll get a shout out on the show!   Ways to Subscribe to Good Girls Get Rich: Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via PlayerFM Good Girls Get Rich is also on Spotify Take a listen on Podcast Addict

Today, Paul M. Neuberger fires up the boardroom—no apologies. No watering down.The world says popularity is the prize. But Scripture? Scripture says, “If the world loves you… ask yourself why.”Leaders today are told to chase applause, likes, and comfort. But Christ called us to carry the cross, not chase the crowd.Opposition? It's not failure. It's confirmation. Ridicule, venom, backlash—those are the battle scars of obedience.You won't find easy faith here. You'll find faith that costs. Faith that stands. Faith that refuses to compromise.Jesus is still Lord—even when standing for Him draws fire from every corner.So, C-Suite leader, what will you do when your moment of truth arrives?Will you bend for applause, or stand for the King?“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you." –John 15:18–19Episode Highlights:05:27 – Jesus draws a clear dividing line. Belonging to him automatically places you at odds with the world. There is no neutral ground. There is no option where faithfulness and universal approval coexist. If the world loves you, scripture tells us to ask why. All throughout the Bible, God's most faithful servants were rarely celebrated in their time. The prophets were ridiculed, imprisoned, threatened, and killed. Jeremiah was called a traitor. Elijah was hunted. John the Baptist was beheaded. The apostles were beaten, jailed, and executed—not because they were cruel or unkind, but because they spoke truth without compromise.12:15 – The absence of resistance isn't evidence of effectiveness. Often it's evidence of accommodation. And that's why when the world loves you, you should not celebrate. You should pause. You should reflect. You should be really, really nervous. There's a dangerous illusion in modern Christian leadership that says alignment with the world can coexist with faithfulness to God. It sounds reasonable. It feels strategic. It's often framed as wisdom. But scripture consistently rejects the idea that God shares allegiance with anyone or anything else.38:03 – Let this truth settle deep in your spirit. The goal of Christian leadership has never been to be liked. It's always been to be faithful. The applause of the world is fleeting, but the approval of God is eternal. One is going to fade, but the other will stand forever. If you're facing criticism because you refuse to compromise scripture, please, I implore you, take heart. You're not failing. You're standing.Connect with Paul M. NeubergerWebsite

Mark McCartney showed up to facilitate a C-level team in Berlin on the hottest day of the year, drenched in sweat, and opened by pointing out his own stain marks. They laughed. The room shifted. That's Mark — someone who left a 15-year finance career, spent a year in Peru, and has since asked 300+ people the same question: what is a good life?We got into why real vulnerability isn't the rehearsed trauma story but the small, mundane thing you say in the moment that reminds everyone they're sitting with a human. We talked about boundaries as a source of connection (not walls), why agreement is overrated in teams, and what happens when senior leaders can't admit they're overwhelmed even though it would be weirder if they weren't.Learn more about Mark McCartney:NewsletterWebsiteLinkedInYouTubeAny thoughts? Share them with us!Support the show✨✨✨If you miss the "workshops work" podcast, join us on Substack, where Myriam builds a Podcast Club with monthly gatherings around old episodes: https://myriamhadnes.substack.com/

In this powerful episode of Raising Confident Girls, host Melissa Jones explores two moments that leave many parents feeling unsure: when their daughter compares herself to others—and when she comes home from school and completely falls apart.Melissa reframes comparison as something far more meaningful than a confidence problem. Rather than seeing it as insecurity or weakness, she explains that comparison is a normal developmental signal. It's how girls begin to understand where they fit socially, what matters to them, and how they see themselves in relation to others. Instead of dismissing comments like “She's prettier than me” or “I'm not as smart as her,” Melissa guides parents toward responding with empathy—acknowledging feelings first, then helping girls recognize their own unique strengths.She also unpacks the all-too-familiar “after-school unraveling.” If your daughter holds it together all day only to melt down the moment she gets home, Melissa offers a reassuring perspective: this emotional release is often a sign of safety and trust. Home is where she feels secure enough to let her guard down. Beneath the tears and frustration lies emotional effort, social pressure, and the hard work of self-regulation.Throughout the episode, Melissa shares practical and compassionate tools to help parents:Understand why comparison is developmentally normalRespond without minimizing or dismissing feelingsRecognize after-school meltdowns as signs of emotional safetyAvoid common reactions that unintentionally shut girls downCreate a home environment where feelings are welcomed, not fixedBuild connection, resilience, and lasting confidenceThis episode is a reassuring reminder that big emotions are not problems to solve—but opportunities to strengthen trust and deepen connection. When parents respond with empathy, steadiness, and understanding, they provide the stable foundation girls need to grow into confident, self-aware young women.Download the Quick Tips PDF of today's episode for future reference.If you know a parent who could benefit from this conversation, share this episode with them! Let's work together to raise the next generation of confident girls.Melissa's Links:• Website • Instagram • Facebook• TikTok• LinkedIn

Tomorrow's Podiatry: Building Confidence, Leadership and Belonging In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I welcome back Michael Stephenson from AA Podiatry in Glasgow to talk about the evolution of Tomorrow's Podiatry and why soft skills may be the most undervalued asset in our profession. We cover a lot in this conversation — public speaking, networking, mentorship, student leadership, culture, the importance of belonging and how Tomorrow's Podiatry Awards have grown since 2019.  But the real theme? Confidence changes everything. 10 Takeaway Points from Episode 407 Soft skills are career multipliers. Public speaking builds professional confidence. Networking should start early in your career. Belonging increases retention in podiatry. Leadership can be developed, not just inherited. Recognition builds motivation. Community reduces isolation. Culture shapes long-term professional identity. Mentorship accelerates growth. Confidence compounds over time. No one wants a business coach; however, if you are looking, let's talk. Search for Tyson E Franklin Business Coach...I'm easy to find.  Upcoming Events - https://www.tysonfranklin.com/events/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/podiatrybusinessownersclub My Book: It's No Secret... There's Money in Podiatry - https://amzn.to/4kwIYr5

Send a textDiscrimination and minority stress can create a chronic nervous-system load: not only dealing with the moment, but also anticipating bias, managing risk, and constantly scanning for safety and belonging. In this episode, we explore minority stress as an accumulation of experiences—overt discrimination, microaggressions, stereotyping, exclusion, and the invisible effort of code-switching or masking. Using simple polyvagal-informed language, we look at how chronic vigilance can keep the body in mobilised protection or shutdown, and we offer practical ways to support regulation without minimising the reality of the environment. We close with a short grounding practice focused on orienting to neutral and welcoming cues, and anchoring a sense of belonging in the self.In this episode, you'll learnA clear definition of minority stress and why it belongs in a trauma-types seriesHow accumulation and anticipation create chronic nervous-system strainPolyvagal-informed patterns: hypervigilance and shutdown in response to “not-safe-enough” environmentsThe “double load” of code-switching, masking, and constant self-monitoringCommon signs (non-diagnostic): tension, sleep disruption, avoidance, over-performing, numbnessWhat helps: low-demand belonging, boundary micro-skills, resourcing after exposure, supportive validationA grounding practice designed for belonging and present-moment safety cuesGrounding practice (2–3 minutes): “Orient + Belonging Cue”Find one neutral objectFind one welcoming cue (colour, light, texture)Supportive posture with feet on the  floorPhrase: “I belong to myself” (or “I'm allowed to take up space”)Longer exhale releaseCheck the website for the free resources offered for both those affected by trauma and those supporting them.What's next: Society-Shaped Trauma (Part 2): Poverty, Insecurity & Social ExclusionSupport the show

A new report has explored what shapes the sense of belonging among Australia's fastest-growing migrant communities, including people with ties to China, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Iraq and the Philippines. Commissioned by the Department of Home Affairs and conducted by researchers at the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute, the study found that community connections are the strongest drivers of migrants' sense of belonging in Australia. Participants identified the biggest settlement challenges as securing meaningful employment, followed by feelings of isolation or cultural difference, learning English, managing living costs and finding culturally appropriate food.

I've never really belonged. Not in the dramatic, “nobody understands me” way. More in the quiet, lifelong way—like I've always been standing half a step outside of whatever circle I'm supposed to slide into.But I've finally realized something that would have shocked my younger self: Not belonging isn't a problem. It's an invitation. Listen in to my podcast episode to learn more about my thoughts on the magic of not belonging.Podcast Episode Highlights:My life journey with not belongingMy reactions & feelings about not belongingWhy we shouldn't tone ourselves downInternal and external pressuresWhy not belonging is a giftChoose your own unpaved pathYou're not aloneShifting your mindset about belongingResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.comUse the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your orderOTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD: Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

Hello and welcome to The Relatable Voice Podcast! Today, we are driving to Australia to chat with Paul Rushworth-Brown. Paul is a storyteller, podcaster, and bestselling author of many books. He writes historical fiction and thrillers, and his latest novel, Outback Odyssey, is out now. Be sure to check Paul's website at paulrushworthbrown.com

There's a version of love many of us were trained into: the kind you earn. Be agreeable, be impressive, don't need too much, don't make waves. When belonging becomes conditional, love becomes performance, and shame becomes the inner enforcer that keeps you “good,” useful, and exhausted.In Episode 2, Vanessa Bennett, LMFT explores how conditional belonging turns intimacy into obedience and management, why being “low maintenance” is often a survival strategy, and how over-attunement (often mislabeled as being an “empath”) can be a trauma response rooted in vigilance. You'll learn the difference between healthy empathy vs trauma empathy, how to spot the somatic signs you're performing safety, and two experiments to move from performance to presence: the pause and one honest sentence.If this landed, follow the show, share it, and leave a rating or review.Additional ResourcesExplore: VanessaBennett.comBook: The Motherhood MythCommunity: Inner Compass CollectiveTraining: Inner Compass AcademyConnect with Inner CompassFollow on InstagramConnect with Vanessa Bennett:Follow on InstagramFollow on TikTokLearn more on SubstackConnect with Vanessa Bennett on LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Christa sits down with Alli Patterson, type 8 (8-1 pairing), teaching Pastor at Crossroads Church, author of Blueprint for Belonging and How to Stay Standing, and founder of the Ignite Conference to talk about the five types of relationships we all need to thrive: your core, circle, comrades, community, and crowd. Alli, who holds a seminary degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and just also released Spirit-Led Bible Study in February 2026 (this month!), breaks down how loneliness isn't about the quantity of relationships but the quality and variety of connection. Join us as we discuss how understanding these five relationship types can transform your marriage, friendships, and sense of belonging, and why so many of us are drowning in loneliness despite having more ways to connect than ever before. Christa also shares exciting updates and contests. Plus, we're giving away 5 copies of Alli's book Blueprint for Belonging. Follow Alli on social media Instagram account below (or on another social) and let us know at melody@enneagramandmarriage.com that you did for a chance to win one of them! This conversation is for anyone who's ever felt lonely in a crowded room or wondered if their relationships are truly satisfying their soul. Alli reminds us: your relationships are the key to a thriving life and healthy attachment, don't settle for lonely. Watch on YouTube! Follow Alli Patterson on Instagram and enter the contest for a copy of her book, Blueprint for Belonging, here! https://www.instagram.com/theallipatterson/ Find Alli's books, The Spirit Led Bible Study and Blueprint for Belonging here on her website! https://www.allipatterson.com/ Need mental health tips in this time? Sign up for the FREE EnneaSummit here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tylerzach.com/mh26/enneasummit?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tylerzach.com%2Fa%2F2148228842%2FLS2nNmzL The Enneagram and Marriage Coaching & Certification Masterclass course begins again February 12, use code COACH for discount ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/the-e-m-coaching-masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about your type, the pod, freebies, and SO much more at our website right here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EnneagramandMarriage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love what you're learning on E + M? Make sure you leave us a podcast review so others can find us, too⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Christa's Best-Selling Book, The Enneagram in Marriage, here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/df8SxVx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today it gives me special pleasure to speak with Helen Whybrow about her book, The Salt Stones: Seasons of a Shepherd's Life.  Besides being a detailed account of the day to day, season by season life on her farm, where she and her family raise sheep, build a broad community, and maintain Knoll Farm, a center for activists, writers, artists and others to share ideas on how to promote healthier and more just ways of living together and in the environment, The Salt Stones is at base about the ways we are losing a sense of belonging, not only with others and with other forms of life on this planet, but also with the cycles of existence, of life and of death. Whybrow shows time and again that it is mostly a matter of developing ways of seeing and noticing what is all around us, and learning about and respecting the ways that generations of people and non-human animals have existed together in sustainable and mutually-dependent ways.Helen Whybrow is a writer, editor and organic farmer whose book about shepherding, land and belonging, The Salt Stones, was longlisted for the National Book Award and chosen as a New Yorker Best Book of 2025. Her other titles include Dead Reckoning (W. W. Norton, 2001) and A Man Apart (Chelsea Green, 2015). She has a master's in journalism and has taught writing at Middlebury College and the Breadloaf Environmental Writer's Conference. She and her family farm and steward a refuge for land justice at Knoll Farm in Fayston, Vermont.  

In this moving episode of Tendrils of Grief, I sit down with Barry Hoffner, a widower whose life changed forever after his wife was tragically killed in a sudden accident while they were traveling in Botswana. In the wake of devastating loss, Barry made an extraordinary decision: to honor his wife by visiting every country in the world. What began as heartbreak became a journey of purpose, connection, and healing. Barry shares openly about sudden loss, trauma, widowhood, and what it means to carry love forward instead of leaving it behind. We talk about grief as transformation, continuing bonds after death, and how meaning can emerge even from unimaginable pain. This episode is a powerful reminder that love doesn't end—and that even after tragedy, life can still hold purpose, courage, and connection. Know Barry Hoffner CONNECT WITH BARRY Instagram: @barryh99 Facebook: Barry Hoffner Goodreads: @BarryHoffner LinkedIn: Barry Hoffner Website: https://belongingtotheworld.com/ Belonging to the World is available for pre-order now from Amazon.   Did you enjoy today's episode?   Welcome to New Ways Barre. We are so glad you are here. Get ready to transform your body, mind and life. At New Ways Barre, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive community where individuals can achieve holistic well-being.   Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email  susan@tendrilsofgrief.com   Don't forget to visit Tendrils Of Grief  website and join for upcoming Webinars, Podcasts Updates and Group Coaching.   Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community   Tendrils of Grief-Survivor of Loss   To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Amazon Apple Spotify Audacy Deezer Podcast Addict Pandora Rephonic Tune In  Connect with me Instagram: @Sue_ways Facebook:@ susan.ways Email @susan@tendrilsofgrief.com  Let me hear your thoughts!

In this episode, the moms discuss the successes and struggles of finding community activities that our adult children can and want to participate in. We talk in depth about the resources we tried when our children were young, and we share some great current resources available in our area. We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to sharing this episode with you! Thank you for listening and connecting with us!If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe! You can find us at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Adult Autism on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautismpodcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can also find Heather Woodring write about her son Zachary at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everyday Adventures with Zachary on Facebook⁠

Building a powerful personal brand as a leader isn't just about what you say online; it's about the culture you create within your organisation. When your team feels seen, valued, and connected to a larger purpose, that positive culture becomes your most significant competitive advantage. But how do you move from simply having values on a poster to truly living them? In this episode, I talk with my friend and best selling author of 'Culture Pays', Margaret Brown, a leadership expert with 35 years of experience, about the art and science of building a culture that pays.We explored several key areas during our conversation:✳️ The Three Pillars of Leadership: Margaret explained that successful leadership requires a balance of business acumen, technical excellence, and-the often-neglected pillar-values and behaviours. We discussed why the EQ side of leadership is the true differentiator that separates thriving organisations from the rest.✳️ The Real Cost of a Bad Culture: We looked at the hard numbers behind employee disengagement. With "quiet quitting" costing the global economy an estimated $8.9 trillion, it's clear that culture has a direct impact on the bottom line. Margaret shared a case study of how one company reduced its attrition rate from 12% to under 1% by focusing on its culture.✳️ A Framework for Transformation: Margaret introduced her "Five Ls" of leadership-Listen, Learn, Lead, Leverage, and Live by your values. This model provides a practical process for leaders who want to understand the blockers in their organisation and inspire their teams to do their best work.Here are three actions you can take this week based on our discussion:✳️ Conduct a Listening Tour: Don't wait for formal surveys. Actively seek feedback from your employees, partners, and stakeholders. Ask them what's holding them back and what they need to succeed.✳️ Practice Visible Leadership: Find small but consistent ways to connect with your team and show you care. It could be as simple as knowing the name of the person who brings the coffee or starting a "Good News Monday" meeting to celebrate weekly wins.✳️ Audit Your Values: Look at your official company values and then honestly assess whether they are reflected in the daily experiences of your team. If there's a gap, start a conversation about how to close it.More about Margaret Brown : https://www.margaretbrownconsulting.com/free-chapter/---(00:00) Introduction(01:42) Welcome Margaret Brown(03:04) Are Leaders Born or Made?(06:51) The Three Pillars of Leadership(10:07) Company Culture and Purpose(13:31) Leading with Vision and Purpose(17:10) Living Your Company Values(21:34) Belonging in a Post-Pandemic World(24:12) The Staggering Cost of 'Quiet Quitting'(28:58) The Importance of Visible Leadership(33:26) Connecting with Margaret and Her Book 'Culture Pays'(35:00) Conclusion----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

Belonging and inner life can feel exhausting when connection depends on holding everything together. This episode explores why that fatigue isn't failure, but a signal to anchor belonging beyond roles, performance, and relational responsibility.There is a quiet exhaustion that doesn't come from conflict, failure, or broken relationships.It comes from believing that belonging depends on your steadiness, your usefulness, or your ability to hold things together.In this Sunday episode of The Recalibration, we move into Vertical Alignment — the place where identity is anchored beyond human roles, nervous system strategies, and relational performance.This conversation is especially for high-capacity humans who have learned early that connection often comes with responsibility. Being the adaptable one. The steady one. The one who carries emotional weight so relationships don't fracture. Over time, that pattern can create subtle burnout, spiritual exhaustion, and a quiet fear: If I stop holding everything together, will I still belong?Through Identity-Level Recalibration (ILR), we don't try to solve that question with reassurance or effort. We allow belonging to relocate — from something you manage horizontally to something you receive vertically.This episode weaves together themes of identity shift, attachment, nervous system regulation, and faith, grounded in the words of Jesus of Nazareth, whose invitation — “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” — reframes belonging as presence before performance.ILR is not another mindset tactic or productivity strategy. It is the root-level recalibration that makes every other tool effective again. When identity rests before it relates, relationships no longer require over-functioning. They become places of presence rather than pressure.This episode closes Week 4 by anchoring what has been noticed, released, reclaimed, reinforced, and integrated — not through momentum, but through rest.Today's Micro RecalibrationWhere have I been earning belonging — and what would it feel like to rest instead?Not to fix.Not to explain.Just to notice.Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes. → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 고향의 환상| Romanticizing Home: Two Months in Nigeria and What It Taught Me About Belonging — The One with Doc Ayomide | Episode 39 (2025)In a moment where diaspora conversations often swing between "I miss home" and "I'm never going back," what happens when you actually spend two months living—not visiting—in the place you left behind?This episode brings Doc Ayomide back to us on The More Siby podcast for an unfiltered conversation about my recent two-month stay in Nigeria. What started as a trip home became a masterclass in adaptation, comparison, and the uncomfortable work of holding two realities at once. We explore why we romanticize past lives from a distance, the classism we have been trained not to notice, and how obtaining a simple passport became a months-long ordeal that cost nearly a million naira and still has not been fully resolved.We also talk domestic staff, Lagos airport chaos, the five-year-old who is picking up "ọ" faster than expected, and why something about Nigeria's resilience makes American "breaking news" feel a little dramatic. Three weeks, we decided, is probably the sweet spot. Two months will teach you things you did not ask to learn. This episode will not give you closure. But if you have ever been caught between loving a place and being exhausted by it, between the version of home that lives in your chest and the one that charges you 250k for a letter, you will find company here.PS: Shout out to Nigerian teachers who reminded us what patient, collectivist education actually looks like. And to the government officers charging 250k for letters, we see you, and we are tired. Available now on all major podcast platforms.

It's All Been Done Radio Hour #571  Universe Journey #127 "Belonging"     Tokaladie tries to decide what to do about Zee, and Kahkay. Yanna and an away team encounter a new alien. Foley questions his choices.     Visit our website http://iabdpresents.com Script books, clothing, and more at https://amzn.to/3km2TLm Please support us at http://patreon.com/IABD   A comedy radio show originally performed on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Boxland in Columbus, Ohio. New episodes streaming one Saturday every month at 5PM Eastern on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook! And now performing live at MadLab theatre in Columbus, Ohio! The next live show is February 14, 2026.    STARRING Katie Boissoneault as Captain Michelle Tokaladie  Ryan Yohe as Commander Michael Anders  Sam Clements as Commander Colm Foley  Kristin Green as Lieutenant Commander Neu  Ashley Clements as Captain Bobbi Luna  Megan Overholt as Lieutenant Commander Norton  Joe Morales as Lieutenant Yanna  Rosaleigh Wilson as Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Mali Neato Shane Stefanchik as The Concierge  and Nick Arganbright as Ambassador Dick Kahkay  GUEST STARRING  Kristin Green as Lieutenant Tik  Megan Overholt as Zee  Ben Neidenthal as Ensign Harvey  Dan Condo as Lieutenant Franklin  Beth Debelak as Grilken  Samantha Stark as Ensign Sylvia Bernard  Keith Jackson as Lieutenant Clay  Darren Esler as Leiuetnant Stoker    Narrated by Darren Esler  Foley Artist Megan Overholt  Podcast edited by Olivia James     It's All Been Done Radio Hour created and produced by Olivia James  Written by Olivia James  Directed by Rosaleigh Wilson  Music Director Kristin Green  Theme Songs composed by Nathan Haley, with lyrics by Olivia James  Technical Director Shane Stefanchik    Find more from It's All Been Done Radio Hour here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsallbeendoneradiohour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iabdpresents/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iabdpresents   When you post about us, hashtag #IABD   

In Episode 261, I'm coming to you on location from Edmond, Oklahoma, where I had the opportunity to sit down with my friend Joe Beckman at the OASSP conference.Joe has spent more than 20 years traveling the world with one simple mission: reclaim human connection.And if we're honest, that mission has never been more urgent. Loneliness is at an all-time high. Belonging and self-worth feel fragile. Technology is louder than conversation. So what does that mean for school leaders?In this conversation, Joe challenges us to rethink where connection lives on our priority list. It's not one more thing on the plate.It is the plate.We talk about:Why connection must be the foundation of leadershipThe powerful “Chinette plate” analogy and what it means for cultureHow storytelling builds trust and opens students' mindsWhy vulnerability accelerates connection in classroomsThe Big Tobacco → Big Tech comparison and what leaders must understandHow adults must model healthy tech boundariesWhy conferences and networks matter in fighting leadership isolationThe courage required to lean into difficult conversationsJoe also shares how he is personally leaning into leadership right now by stepping into uncomfortable spaces and using his voice where it matters most.If you care about culture…If you care about your people… If you care about leading well in a distracted world…This episode is for you.Connect with Joe: www.joebeckman.comThank you to our Amazing SponsorsThis episode is sponored by DigiCoach, helping leaders capture real-time instructional data, provide meaningful feedback, and build clarity through strong systems. Go to https://www.digicoach.com/ and tell them you heard about them here on the Leaning into Leadership podcast for special partner pricing.This episode is also brought to you by HeyTutor, delivering high-impact, research-based tutoring that supports students while reducing leadership overwhelm. Connect with them at HeyTutor.com

In this message, we explore what it really means to be a citizen of heaven. It means dropping the gavel of judgment and picking up the cross. It means clinging to grace instead of performance. It means living in this world while waiting for another.You don't earn heavenly citizenship by church attendance, Bible knowledge, or religious effort. You receive it through the finished work of Jesus Christ. And when you truly belong to Him, your life begins to change — not perfectly, but noticeably.Are you working to become… or have you surrendered to belong?

"The Book of Belonging: The Wide and Wiggly Wall" (2-15-2026) - Rev. Carla Aday

Sunday is the fourth installment in our sermon series called "By Their Fruits You Will Know Them: 8 Core Characteristics of Authentic Followers of Jesus." This week we'll explore why Jesus taught that participation in spiritual community is so critical to our personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of our world.

Katie Esmaili, Coordinator of Equity Diversity and Belonging, joins Jared to talk about the 2026 Presidential Symposium on Diversity and the keynote speaker Dr. Omekongo Dibinga.Recorded and editied by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Relationship shifts can feel confusing when nothing is “wrong,” yet something feels different. This episode explores how identity-level recalibration allows you to make sense of relational change without urgency, drama, or fear of losing belonging.Some relational shifts don't arrive with conflict, boundaries, or conversations.They arrive quietly.You feel less responsible.Less vigilant.Less compelled to manage the moment.And for high-capacity humans — people accustomed to responsibility, steadiness, and relational competence — that quiet can feel disorienting.In this episode of The Recalibration, we explore horizontal alignment: the phase of integration where experience is allowed to settle into real life without being interpreted, explained, or turned into a story.This conversation is especially for those navigating relationship changes that don't fit familiar narratives of growth or loss. You may notice:less emotional charge in certain connectionsmore neutrality without disengagementfewer explanations without withdrawalThat doesn't mean something is wrong.It often means discernment is replacing fear.Drawing on identity-level recalibration (ILR), this episode gently reframes integration as a nervous-system process, not a cognitive one. Unlike mindset work or productivity strategies, ILR begins with who you are being, not what you should do — allowing clarity to emerge without forcing resolution.You'll hear how:belonging doesn't disappear when performance relaxesoutgrowing a role doesn't require outgrowing the relationshipmeaning can form without narrative fixationThis is companionship work, not instruction.Orientation, not urgency.Recognition before resolution.Today's Micro Recalibration:“What did this week reveal about how I relate to belonging?”Let the question sit beside you. No answers required yet.Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes. → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things

Dr. Linda Pettis Ellis, PhD, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience supporting children, adults, and first responders in public education and mental health settings. Drawing from her own personal journey of overcoming identity struggles and self-criticism, she is passionate about guiding others toward healing, self-acceptance, and growth. Dr. Ellis believes that past challenges do not define us, and she is dedicated to helping individuals discover their inner strength and resilience, fostering hope and compassionate connections. Her upcoming book, "Cultural Crossroads: A Journey Through Identity and Belonging," further explores these themes.

At the end of January, Trump's Justice Department released what it said was the last tranche of the Epstein files: millions of pages of emails and texts, F.B.I. documents and court records. Much was redacted and millions more pages have been withheld. There is a lot we want to know that remains unclear.But what has come into clear view is the role Epstein played as a broker of information, connections, wealth and women and girls for a slice of the global elite. This was the infrastructure of Epstein's power — and it reveals much about the infrastructure of elite networks more generally.Anand Giridharadas is something of a sociologist of American elites. He's the author of, among other books, “Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World” and the forthcoming “Man in the Mirror: Hope, Struggle and Belonging in an American City.” He also publishes the great newsletter The.Ink.Back in November, after the release of an earlier batch of Epstein files, Giridharadas wrote a great Times Opinion guest essay, taking a sociologist's lens to the messages Epstein exchanged with his elite friends. So after the government released this latest, enormous tranche of materials, I wanted to talk to Giridharadas to help make sense of it. What do they reveal — about how Epstein operated in the world, the vulnerabilities he exploited and what that says about how power works in America today?Note: This conversation was recorded on Tuesday, Feb. 10. On Thursday, Feb. 12, Kathryn Ruemmler announced she would be resigning from her role as chief legal officer and general counsel at Goldman Sachs.This episode contains strong language.Mentioned:“How the Elite Behave When No One Is Watching: Inside the Epstein Emails” by Anand Giridharadas“How JPMorgan Enabled the Crimes of Jeffrey Epstein” by David Enrich, Matthew Goldstein and Jessica Silver-Greenberg“Scams, Schemes, Ruthless Cons: The Untold Story of How Jeffrey Epstein Got Rich” by David Enrich, Steve Eder, Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Matthew GoldsteinBook Recommendations:Random Family by Adrian Nicole LeBlancBehind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine BooUnpublished Work by Conchita SarnoffThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com.You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast, and you can find Ezra on Twitter @ezraklein. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.This episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Jack McCordick. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris, with Kate Sinclair and Mary Marge Locker. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld, mixing by Aman Sahota and Isaac Jones. Our executive producer is Claire Gordon. The show's production team also includes Marie Cascione, Annie Galvin, Rollin Hu, Kristin Lin, Emma Kehlbeck, Marina King and Jan Kobal. Original music by Pat McCusker and Aman Sahota. Audience strategy by Kristina Samulewski and Shannon Busta. The director of New York Times Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we speak with Assistant Professor of Environmental Humanities at the University of Copenhagen, Katy Overstreet. Katy is coordinator for the Landscapes, Senses, and Ecological Research Cluster as well as a core-member of the Centre for Sustainable Futures – both located at the University of Copenhagen. Katy's core fields of research include multispecies ethnography, environmental anthropology, feminist STS, and agrarian political economy, and she has written on themes such as farm animal welfare, foodways, bioindustrialisation, technoscience, trans-species sensory worlds, and care. Her main ethnographic fieldsites include the midwestern dairy worlds of the United States, and various sites in Denmark including pig farms, an insect farm, and a former brown coal mine. Across these sites, Katy has worked with a lot of different co-species social formations and technoscientifically modulated ways of living and dying in agriculture, and in today's episode, she will speak to some of these, focusing on the relations between microbes, cows, and humans in raw milk consumption, production, and politics. The basis for our conversation is a talk that Katy gave on the day before we recorded the podcast as part of the BSAS seminar series. Her talk was titled ‘Digestive belonging: a microbial ethnography of raw milk in America's Dairyland'. In the podcast, Katy unravels the notion of ‘digestive belonging' in this ethnographic context, connecting it to farmlife, microbes, social landscapes, pasteurization politics, and rural nostalgia among other things. We further discuss different modes of care in animal farming practices, the cultivation of trans-species sensing, and the idea of ‘positive animal welfare'. The podcast was recorded in October 2025 when Katy was in Bergen to give a presentation as part of the Bergen Social Anthropology Seminar series. Resources: Katy Overstreet's research profile Articles mentioned, authored by Katy: Digestive Belonging: A Microbial Ethnography of Raw Milk in America's Dairyland (2026) Be the boar: sex, sows, and courtship on a Danish pig farm (2022) How to Taste Like a Cow: Cultivating Shared Sense in Wisconsin Dairy Worlds (2021) EU funded Cost Action project LIFT aimed at ‘Lifting farm animal lives' that Katy participates in: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This week on ‘The Write Question,' host Lauren Korn speaks with Penobscot writer Morgan Talty, author of ‘Fire Exit' (Tin House Books; Zando Projects), now available in paperback!

This week! As part of Black History Month's centenary year, Jeremy Cobb and Candace the Magnificent welcome a powerful panel into the Halfling Stadium: ⁠Amihan “The Rose Cleric”⁠ , ⁠Aetherius Bordeaux⁠, ⁠“Lamia” Cassie Walker⁠ and ⁠Queon Story⁠. Marking 100 years of Black History Month, the conversation centres on the challenges of existing in the TTRPG space while telling authentic stories as a Person of Colour. Together, they unpack the spicy realities of the industry, including visibility at tables, who gets platformed, tokenism, structural barriers, and the uneven ladder of success. All four guests are storytellers in their own right, and the episode highlights how they interweave heritage, lived experience, and creativity into their work. From Black storytelling traditions to the responsibility of building inclusive spaces, this roundtable reflects on the weight and the beauty of carrying culture into fantasy, and what it truly means to uplift other POC creatives. Halflings, do not forget. Friday 13th February, 8pm, London Carlisle runs Harlem Unbound live on the Three Black Halflings Twitch for a charity charity stream you won't want to miss. February is stacked. Tune in. lso - did you miss out on our first

High-performing professionals often feel exhausted managing friendships without knowing why. This episode explores how stopping over-functioning restores presence, belonging, and nervous system safety — without explanation, conflict, or loss.High-performing, capable people don't usually feel drained by conflict in friendships.They feel drained by management.By reading the room.Anticipating needs.Explaining shifts.Making sure everyone is okay with how they're showing up.In this episode of The Recalibration, we explore what happens when you stop managing friendships — not by pulling away, but by allowing alignment to settle quietly in the body.Many high-capacity humans mistake regulation for withdrawal at first. When effort decreases and calm emerges, the nervous system may wonder: Am I disengaging… or am I finally present? This episode gently reframes that tension, naming how regulated presence often feels smaller, simpler, and more ordinary than expected.Drawing on identity-level work, nervous system awareness, and story-shaped relational patterns, this conversation explores why familiarity is not the same as truth — and how belonging does not disappear when effort decreases.This is not mindset work.It's not behavior correction.It's Identity-Level Recalibration (ILR) — the root-level realignment that makes every other tool effective again. When identity precedes behavior, relationships begin to feel steadier without force, explanation, or performance.For listeners shaped by early environments that rewarded attentiveness, emotional responsibility, or stability, this episode offers permission to practice alignment without commentary — trusting that safety grows through consistency, not intensity.Today's Micro Recalibration“Where can I show up with a little less monitoring — and a little more presence?”Not to withdraw.Not to disengage.Just to stay.Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes. → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things

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In this episode of the Imagine Belonging Podcast, Rhodes Perry invites listeners to shift their relationship with gratitude—from a passive reaction when things go well to an intentional practice of resilience. Drawing on the rich sensory experiences of a recent pilgrimage to India, Rhodes guides listeners through a deep, 20-minute somatic meditation designed to metabolize safety and build the resilience required to lead through collapse and chaos. Rather than bypassing the difficulties of leadership or "white-knuckling" through stress, Rhodes challenges leaders to ground themselves in the material, the communal, and the spiritual to access a generative state. This episode offers a sanctuary for the busy executive mind, teaching you to show up in your own power, express yourself without apology, and claim the agency you need to be the authentic leader your team is waiting for and needs. Key Reflections & Timestamps: [0:00] The Practice of Gratitude: Why gratitude is a mood we must practice to build leadership resilience, not just a reaction to good news. [3:00] Grounding in the Material: A somatic inquiry into the Earth and systems that support us, allowing leaders to feel held without needing to control everything. [7:00] The Community of Trust: Visualizing the mentors and guides who create safety, and how to metabolize that support to lower hyper-vigilance. [11:00] The Sky & Spirit: Expanding perspective beyond the immediate "to-do" list to access intuition and the bigger picture. [15:00] Unapologetic Self-Gratitude: A powerful invitation to thank yourself for your own courage, healing, and the choice to prioritize authenticity over people-pleasing. [18:00] Integration & Affirmations: Locking in the generative state to carry into your next meeting or decision.