Podcasts about Belonging

High performers often mistake exhaustion for weakness — but decision fatigue is a signal, not a flaw. Discover how to restore clarity through nervous system peace, not more productivity. Learn how to pause without losing momentum.Decision fatigue isn't a sign of failure — it's your nervous system asking for peace.In this episode of The Recalibration, Julie Holly unpacks the truth behind leadership exhaustion and over-responsibility, revealing why even the most capable high performers reach a point where every decision feels heavy.Drawing from the story of Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Julie reframes her courageous resignation not as retreat, but as revelation — a model of grounded leadership that protects alignment more fiercely than image.You'll learn why rest isn't passive, but the very thing that restores discernment, clarity, and emotional regulation. From a neuroscience perspective, decision fatigue is what happens when your system mistakes adrenaline for safety — leaving you in constant vigilance. From a spiritual lens, it's the moment The Sovereign invites you to remember: you were never meant to lead alone.The Recalibration isn't another mindset tactic or productivity tip. It's the root-level realignment of identity and nervous system — the shift that makes every other tool effective again. When your identity is anchored, rest stops feeling dangerous and starts feeling holy.Today's Micro RecalibrationCancel one unnecessary decision. Delay one nonessential choice. Then, instead of filling that space — let peace choose where your attention goes. You'll be surprised how quickly clarity returns when it's not being chased.If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → 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 → Join the waitlist for the next Recalibration cohort → One link to all things This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

TakeawaysCreating epic experiences is essential for building relationships.Having an invitation ready can facilitate connections.Being a convener allows for exponential relationship growth.Shared experiences create a sense of belonging.Hosting dinners can lead to incredible relationships.Invite people to events to foster community.The act of inviting can lead to unforeseen opportunities.Relationships often develop from casual gatherings.Showing care through invitations enhances social bonds.Creating experiences is a valuable investment of time.Sound Bites"Always have an invitation in your back pocket.""You don't do it for transactional value.""Show up and show that you care." Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers worldwide. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection (March 31, 2026), co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.Featured in Forbes, Inc, Good Morning America. Follow on YouTube

In this episode, James and Otto sit down with Amrit Dhillon-Bains—founder of Anais Events—for a conversation that goes beyond weddings and deep into identity, resilience, and leadership. Known for her powerful presence and soulfully intentional celebrations, Amrit shares what it's meant to build a globally recognized brand while holding true to her values. From navigating cultural expectations to setting healthy boundaries in a demanding industry, she reflects on how her own journey has shaped the way she leads, serves clients, and shows up in her work. She also talks candidly about the pressure of representation—what it's like to lead with excellence while carrying the weight of being "the first" or "the only." And why, in her words, belonging isn't something you find—it's something you build. If you've ever wrestled with identity, struggled to set boundaries, or wondered if you're allowed to do things differently—this episode is a quiet permission slip to trust yourself.

In this episode of the Imagine Belonging Podcast, Rhodes Perry reflects on the creation and impact of his first book, 'Belonging at Work,' published on World Kindness Day in 2018. He discusses the evolution of workplace belonging and previews his upcoming book, 'Roads Less Traveled,' a memoir and methodology guide for real transformation. Rhodes shares his writing process through automatic writing, celebrates the milestone of 10 years growing the belonging movement, and offers various opportunities for listeners to celebrate and engage with his work, including special promotions for his books, coaching offers, and a new group coaching program. Join Rhodes in exploring the essential skills needed to build cultures of safety, trust, and belonging in these transformative times. Key Reflections & Timestamps: [1:15] Celebrating World Kindness Day and the 7-year anniversary of Belonging at Work. [2:55] Why the message of belonging resonates more profoundly now than ever before. [5:45] Reflecting on the book's journey as a "budding tween" that shows up for leaders. [8:55] The writing practice of Automatic Writing—silencing the internal editor. [14:15] The initial concern that "belonging" might be "too abstract" or "too woo." [16:05] Recognizing that workplace belonging is the number one prerequisite for success. [17:20] The difference between culture change and transformation (the focus of Imagine Belonging). [20:15] Announcing the newest book: Roads Less Traveled—a memoir and methodology guide for transformation. [23:30] Transformation is a path of growth, often found in moments when things are collapsing or challenging.

High-performer exhaustion runs deeper than drive. In this episode, discover how to lead without the mask of performance pressure — and why integrity, not image, is what sustains authentic success.What if the version of you that everyone applauds isn't the version that's actually alive?In this episode of The Recalibration, Julie Holly unpacks the hidden weight of performance pressure — that unspoken drive to keep proving, producing, and perfecting long after success is secure. Through the lens of Daniel Ek, founder of Spotify, Julie explores how grounded leadership flows from calm and clarity rather than control and image-management.This conversation reaches beyond burnout recovery or mindset work. It exposes how identity drift, decision fatigue, and spiritual exhaustion intertwine when self-worth becomes tied to perception. You'll learn why the ego isn't evil — just exhausted — and how to reclaim integrity as your new definition of success.Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and faith, Julie reveals how performance pressure is the nervous system's way of protecting belonging — and how to teach your body that peace is safe again.The Recalibration isn't another mindset tactic; it's the root-level, identity-first pathway that makes every other tool effective. Because when identity leads, excellence flows naturally — not from pressure, but from peace.Today's Micro Recalibration: Before your next decision, ask: “Am I protecting an image or expressing integrity?” Choose the path that feels like peace, not pressure — that's the sound of alignment.If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ 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 → Join the waitlist for the next Recalibration cohort This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

Poet and essayist Kathryn Nuernberger joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about her new collection of lyric essays, Held: Essays in Belonging, which is about symbiotic mutualisms, and grief and joy in an era of worsening climate change. She discusses COP30, the United Nations climate gathering currently underway in Brazil, and considers the global failure to keep warming below 1.5 °C. She reflects on the nature of symbiotic relationships and offers several examples, noting that over several cycles even parasitic relationships might achieve the balance of mutualism. Nuernberger places her work in the larger tradition of climate and nature writing, which previously tended to celebration and in recent years has turned more elegiac, and also talks about writing personal grief in relation to societal grief. She explains new vocabulary developed to address emerging climate concerns and emotions and identifies several concepts that need new words. She reads an excerpt from Held. To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/ This podcast is produced by V.V. Ganeshananthan, Whitney Terrell, Graham Ballard, Courtenay Kantanka, Katelyn Koenig, and Bayleigh Williams. Kathryn Nuernberger Held: Essays in Belonging The Witch of Eye Rue Brief Interviews with the Romantic Past The End of Pink Rag & Bone Others: The Bureau of Linguistical Reality Cop30 Coverage | The Guardian  The Aquarium by Phillip Henry Gosse John Hickel Raphel Lemkin Annie Dillard  Barry Lopez The End of Nature by Bill McKibben  Edward Abbey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Latonia Craig, AVMA's Chief Veterinary Engagement and Belonging Officer, joins us to explore why fostering a sense of connection, motivation, and inclusion across the profession isn't just good for teams — it's vital for the health of our entire field. She shares stories and statistics to help us better understand the value these concepts bring to the team as well as approachable ways to get the conversation started with anyone!  Thank you to our podcast partner, the AVMA Career Center. Are you a veterinary professional looking for a position change or even a complete change of scenery? The AVMA Career Center is THE place for all veterinary professionals to find the next step in their career journey. Learn more and explore career resources at https://www.avma.org/careersRemember, we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. You can also contact us at MVLpodcast@avma.orgFollow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

Burnout recovery begins in the body, not the mind. Discover why high performers confuse adrenaline with safety, and how to recalibrate your nervous system so peace feels productive again.If you've tried to rest but can't feel restored, this episode will change the way you see burnout forever.In The Recalibration, Julie Holly unpacks one of the most misunderstood truths about exhaustion: burnout isn't mental — it's nervous system fatigue. Through the story of Arianna Huffington's collapse and awakening, you'll discover how the drive that built your success can quietly become the fuel that drains it.This episode explores the intersection of burnout recovery, decision fatigue, and spiritual exhaustion, showing how the body begins to confuse adrenaline with safety when achievement becomes identity. You'll learn how overperformance isn't pride or failure — it's protection — and how to teach your system that peace can feel just as productive as pressure.Julie bridges neuroscience, faith, and identity-level transformation, guiding you to recognize that your body isn't betraying you — it's fighting for you. Because true restoration doesn't begin when the work stops — it begins when your body finally believes it's safe.The Recalibration isn't another mindset tactic. It's the root-level, identity-first process that rewires the nervous system, restores presence, and makes every other tool effective again.Today's Micro Recalibration: Ask yourself, “Where am I bracing for belonging?” Maybe it's in your shoulders when you lead, or in your jaw when you smile through exhaustion. Exhale that space until it softens — your body remembers peace before your mind does.If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ 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 → Join the waitlist for the next Recalibration cohort This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

In this heartfelt and insight-rich conversation, Haylee Ergenekan, Director of Sales & Marketing at MorningStar Senior Living, shares how her background in luxury hospitality shaped a new, deeply human approach to senior living marketing.From calling prospects by name to hosting networking events like boutique dinner parties, Haylee focuses on creating spaces that feel like home — not just selling units. She discusses the power of emotional details, the importance of authentic outreach, and why “belonging” is the real product we should all be selling.Whether you're in senior living, hospitality, or marketing, this episode will leave you thinking differently about the work you do.Guest BioHaylee Ergenekan is the Director of Sales and Marketing at MorningStar Senior Living in Hillsboro, Oregon. With a background in luxury hospitality, she brings a unique, heart-first approach to senior living—where every detail is a chance to create belonging. From personalized tours to impactful events, Haylee leads with empathy, story, and an unshakable belief in the dignity of aging.Timestamps:01:03 – Meet Haylee Ergenekan, Director of Sales & Marketing at MorningStar Senior Living02:24 – The MorningStar story and its presence across 11 states03:15 – Haylee's journey from luxury hospitality to senior living05:07 – How five-star hospitality shapes her approach to marketing06:56 – The power of emotional details: names, memories, and connection09:39 – Balancing numbers with heart: marketing through moments12:13 – Moving stories: helping seniors say goodbye to home with dignity14:46 – Events that resonate: making outreach feel like a privilege17:00 – “Setting the Table for Success” and the art of intentional networking20:29 – Cultivating a hospitality culture beyond the sales team23:58 – Leading by example: modeling genuine care for residents and staff26:31 – The next chapter: authenticity and belonging as the future of senior living marketing

In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, hosts Doreen Cumberford and Megan Norton-Newbanks are joined by Camie Fenton, a long-time resident of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Camie shares her extraordinary journey of belonging, community, and creativity after making San Miguel her home for the past 25 years.Key Discussion Highlights:Camie's San Miguel Story:Camie reflects on her ties to the city, first forged through her uncle's post-war art studies and deepened through familial connections and her own pursuit of art. She describes the enchanting street culture, architecture, and spontaneous warmth that drew her permanently to San Miguel.Changing Community:Camie talks about the rise of the Mexican middle class, infrastructural growth, and increased sophistication, but notes that the authentic soul of the city endures, especially in its markets, traditions, and welcoming spirit.Building Connections:Doreen shares how Camie's openness and hospitality influenced her own decision to settle in San Miguel, sparking a conversation about the city's strong sense of inclusion and non-transactional, spontaneous kindness.Cross-Cultural Blending:The episode delves into the integration between long-standing Mexican families and North American expats, with Camie describing a collaborative environment, especially in local NGOs and charities. Language may present some barriers, but shared experiences and compassion prevail.Advice for New Expats:Camie encourages newcomers to “smile, compliment people's babies, and practice kindness.” She emphasizes the power of humility, humor, and a willingness to connect as keys to moving beyond observer status and becoming part of the fabric of San Miguel.Personal Growth:Camie shares how living in San Miguel has allowed her to reinvent herself, pursue latent interests, and contribute to community storytelling—all in a way that transcends societal expectations and allows her to experience true belonging.Memorable Quotes“Belonging comes from our connectivity to what we do… crossing the street to the bodega, joining charities, saying hello.”“There's a lack of the transactional aspect - you're just invited to be part of something for no other reason than connection.”“If you can't laugh at yourself, you probably shouldn't come… it really takes some humility to ask for help.”Resources MentionedAtención Newspaper – An English-language publication for San Miguel's expat communitySan Miguel Walking and Shopping Guide – Cami's guide for exploring the city's best neighborhoods and spotsLocal NGOs & Charities – Such as Save the Rio Laja, Feed the Hungry, Pro Niños, Amigos de AnimalesSupport the showHome is Where Your Story Crosses Borders!We aim to inspire expat solutions, by helping you navigate global living with ease and grace.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Belonging: A Thanksgiving Tale of Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-12-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: הבית היה מלא חום.En: The house was full of warmth.He: עלי סתיו צבעוניים נראו מחוץ לחלונות הגדולים.En: Colorful autumn leaves could be seen outside the large windows.He: ניחוח של ארוחת חג ההודיה מילא את האוויר.En: The aroma of a Thanksgiving meal filled the air.He: אליאור עמד בפתח הבית הגדול, מחזיק מעיל חם ביד.En: Elior stood at the entrance of the large house, holding a warm coat in his hand.He: משפחה.En: Family.He: זה היה הנושא שעליו חשב באותו היום.En: That was the topic he thought about that day.He: הוא רצה להרגיש שייך.En: He wanted to feel like he belonged.He: הוא רצה להרגיש שהוא חלק ממשהו גדול יותר.En: He wanted to feel he was part of something larger.He: אבל לעיתים קרובות הרגיש כמו זר.En: But often he felt like a stranger.He: הוא חיפש את מרים ודוד, בני הדודים האהובים עליו.En: He looked for Miriam and David, his favorite cousins.He: מרים הייתה תמיד חיובית ומרגיעה, ודוד, איש שיחה נהדר.En: Miriam was always positive and soothing, and David, a great conversationalist.He: לחבק אותם היה הדבר הראשון שעשה כשהגיע.En: Hugging them was the first thing he did when he arrived.He: "היי אליאור!En: "Hey Elior!"He: " קראה מרים כשהבחינה בו.En: called out Miriam when she noticed him.He: "איך אתה מרגיש?En: "How are you feeling?"He: "אליאור חייך, אבל המילים לא יצאו.En: Elior smiled, but the words wouldn't come out.He: הוא הרגיש אבוד, מוקף בכל כך הרבה אנשים, אבל לבדו.En: He felt lost, surrounded by so many people, yet alone.He: במהלך הארוחה נשא הדוד הגדול את אורכו של השולחן הרם.En: During the meal, the great uncle spoke from the length of the high table.He: הוא דיבר על המשפחה, על ההיסטוריה שלנו, ועל כמה חשוב לזכור ולכבד את המסורת.En: He talked about the family, about our history, and about the importance of remembering and honoring tradition.He: אליאור הקשיב וחשב.En: Elior listened and thought.He: הוא החליט, זה הזמן לדבר.En: He decided that it was time to speak.He: הוא קם לאט והשקיף על הפנים הסקרניות.En: He stood up slowly and gazed at the curious faces.He: "אני רוצה לדבר," הוא אמר בקול רך.En: "I want to talk," he said in a soft voice.He: "אני מרגיש לעיתים לא שייך, זר בבית משפחתי שלי.En: "I often feel like I don't belong, like a stranger in my own family home.He: אבל היום הבנתי כמה חשוב לי להתחבר וללמוד יותר על המסורת שלנו.En: But today I realized how important it is for me to connect and learn more about our tradition."He: "שתיקה השתררה.En: Silence settled.He: רגע שכאילו עצר את הנשימה.En: A moment that seemed to hold its breath.He: ואז, מרים קמה והחזיקה את ידו.En: Then, Miriam stood and held his hand.He: "אנחנו כאן בשבילך," היא אמרה.En: "We're here for you," she said.He: דוד הנהן.En: David nodded.He: ומשפחתו כולה הצטרפה אליהם, סובבים את השולחן, פותחים בסיפורים ישנים ומצחיקים מהעבר.En: And the whole family joined them, gathering around the table, opening with old and funny stories from the past.He: החדר התמלא בצחוק ובאהבה.En: The room filled with laughter and love.He: אליאור נשם עמוק, חש את החום של הבית והמשפחה.En: Elior took a deep breath, feeling the warmth of the house and family.He: הוא הבין שלמרות כל החששות, הוא באמת שייך.En: He realized that despite all his worries, he truly belonged.He: הצעד הראשון היה פשוט להעז ולדבר.En: The first step was simply daring to speak.He: עם הזמן ספג כל סיפור, כל רגע.En: Over time, he absorbed each story, every moment.He: החיבור הפנימי התחזק.En: The inner connection strengthened.He: המשפחה קיבלה את אליאור בזרועות פתוחות.En: The family welcomed Elior with open arms.He: הוא לא היה לבד יותר.En: He was no longer alone.He: הוא חייך, חיוך שהיה מלא ביטחון וחמימות.En: He smiled, a smile full of confidence and warmth.He: הבין שהוא לעולם לא יהיה עוד לבד.En: He understood he would never be alone again. Vocabulary Words:warmth: חוםcolorful: צבעונייםaroma: ניחוחstranger: זרsoothing: מרגיעהbelong: שייךconversationalist: איש שיחהsurrounded: מוקףtradition: מסורתgazed: השקיףcurious: סקרניותrealized: הבנתיconnect: להתחברsettled: השתררהmoment: רגעconfidence: ביטחוןinner: הפנימיstrengthened: התחזקopen arms: זרועות פתוחותdared: העזabsorb: ספגsurrounded: מוקףsoothing: מרגיעהimportance: חשובhonoring: לכבדsoft: רךbreathe: נשימהjoin: הצטרפהlaughter: צחוקbelonged: שייךBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Michy Morillo opens up about her experience being pushed into the street life at a young age and how quickly things escalated. As a teenager, her house arrest was revoked, and she was sent to juvenile prison, where she spent years navigating a system that was not built to help kids, but to break them. Michy shares what it was like to be locked away so young, separated from family, and forced to adapt to an environment where survival came before everything else. She talks about the emotional and psychological impact of incarceration — acting out, being isolated, and learning to shut down her feelings just to make it through. But what stands out in Michy's story is not just the pain — it's the transformation that came after. She explains how she eventually found purpose, rebuilt her identity from the ground up, and committed herself to helping the youth who are walking the same path she once did. #LockedInWithIanBick #JuvenilePrison #RealStories #StreetLife #SystemFailedMe #LifeLessons #RedemptionJourney #changeyourlife Thank you to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode: Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://www.expressvpn.com/lockedin to find out how you can get up to four extra months. Social Media: @Michye.Morillo Website: Millionyouthmission.org (Donate, Pray or Share) Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 Intro — “This Is Where It All Started” 02:23 Thrown Into the System as a Teenager 05:50 Trying to Survive While My Family Fell Apart 11:00 Inside Juvenile Detention — What They Don't Tell You 17:39 Growing Up Without a Father & Filling the Void 22:08 Drugs, Betrayal, and Looking for Belonging in the Streets 28:05 The Legal Trouble That Changed Everything 33:34 What Juvenile Detention Does to a Kid's Mind 41:39 Trauma, Family Pain & Why So Many Follow the Same Path 47:12 The Moment Everything Shifted — Choosing Change 53:35 How “Cell Dreamer” Was Born Out of Pain 57:36 For Anyone Trying to Give Back — Start Here 01:02:02 A Message to Parents & The Kids Still Caught in the System Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

872. Work used to be a place where connection happened naturally. Now it's not - and the impacts run deeper than we realize. Rachel explores why we've lost the "Second Place" and offers five practical strategies to rebuild belonging and connection at work. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Modern Mentor on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success.Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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High performance can quietly become survival mode. In this episode, discover why you can't stop striving, how your nervous system equates love with productivity, and how to recalibrate peace as the new signal of safety.If you've ever tried to rest but ended up restless, this episode will meet you where achievement and exhaustion quietly collide.In The Recalibration, Julie Holly explores why high performers struggle to “turn off” even when everything in them craves peace. Drawing from Michael Phelps' post-Olympic crash and the neuroscience of the dopamine loop, Julie reveals how your brain learns to equate love with productivity and motion with safety.This isn't about laziness, burnout, or discipline—it's about wiring. Your reward system was built to chase validation through motion. That's why stopping feels unsafe, and stillness feels like failure.But wiring can be rewritten. Through the lens of faith, psychology, and embodied leadership, Julie walks you through the process of retraining your nervous system to trust peace again.You'll learn why performance pressure, decision fatigue, and spiritual exhaustion are symptoms of deeper identity misalignment—and how to begin rewiring your inner safety system through The Recalibration, not another mindset tactic but the root-level, identity-first process that makes every other tool effective.If your success has come with invisible exhaustion, this episode will help you understand why—and what freedom feels like when you finally stop earning your existence through effort.Today's Micro Recalibration: When you catch yourself striving, pause and whisper, “I'm safe even when I'm still.” Let your body feel what your mind already knows: you belong, even at rest.If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ 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 → Join the waitlist for the next Recalibration cohort This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

Watch the full video on YouTube here.Are you a law firm owner looking to understand the importance of connection? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Tyson interviews Sam, an entrepreneur and leader of Nashville's Entrepreneur Center. Sam shares his unconventional journey from studying history to hotel management, nonprofit work, and founding multiple businesses. He emphasizes the importance of hospitality, community, and authentic relationships in business, drawing lessons from both corporate and local experiences.  Sam talks about how important community and connection is to success. For him, success is directly related to the depth of the community. People just want a place to belong and it is crucial for businesses to thrive when they have other people or other businesses supporting them. Whether it's through networking or partnerships, building connections and maintaining a community of support will make or break success. Sam provides some advice to listeners about building better client relationships. One way is getting to know other client businesses. Once you get to know other clients, their business and what is important to them, you are able to understand them and their work, which can help build trust. Relatability is important in the legal space and it can really help build that bridge between clients and can create great relationships over time.Listen in to learn more!5:19 Lessons from Hospitality9:06 Community and Belonging in Business12:20 Corporate vs. Local Business Culture16:52 Consistency and Service in Hospitality17:38 Practical Tips for Client Communication25:11 Building Community: Safety, Growth, and Meaning26:46 Rituals for Team and Customer Bonding45:28 Product-Market Fit and Customer Discovery51:06 Bad Business Advice to Avoid53:37 Finding and Working with Co-Founders57:33 First Hires and Building a Team 1:02:02 Best Advice for New Law Firm OwnersTune in to today's episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect with Sam:Website  Linkedin 

How can belonging unlock performance?Why should we focus on activation, not empowerment to drive innovation?My guest on this episode is with Brian Miller, Chief Talent and D&I Officer at Levi Strauss & CoDuring our conversation Brian and I discuss:How belonging drives performance by creating cultures where people feel valued, heard, and stretched.Why he believes activation is more important than empowermentWhy believability is becoming a critical measure of modern leadership.How AI-driven talent analytics will unlock HR's next big opportunity.What it means to intentionally build belonging, not just measure it.Connecting with Brian: Connect with Brian Miller on LinkedInEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader's Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

Belonging, loneliness, and coping in Denmark. The line between belonging and losing yourself can be thin sometimes. That's what Derek, Brooke and therapist and author guest Lucy Vittrup Christensen explore in this episode. Together they explore how the pressure to fit in, the loneliness of expat life, and Denmark's open drinking and drug culture can blur the line between social habits and addiction. Lucy explains how addiction often grows from the same place as loneliness. a longing for connection, and why internationals may be more vulnerable when routines, roles, and identities shift abroad. If you've ever felt you were coping instead of connecting, this conversation offers perspective, honesty, and practical steps toward support.Lucy Vittrup Christensen (Guest)https://www.instagram.com/lucy_vittruphttps://www.facebook.com/lucy.vittrup.christensen/Derek Hartman: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk https://youtube.com/c/robetrottinghttps://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandkwww.facebook.com/robetrottingBrooke Black:https://instagram.com/brookeblackjusthttps://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjustEpisode 116 | Denmark's Drinking Culture: Shortcut or Stumbling Block?https://pod.link/1704607322/episode/NjhjZDE1NTcxNDZjZmQxYTY1ZjVmZGY1

Gathering hundreds of people is most facilitators' worst nightmare – but for Perle Laouenan-Catchpole, it's her dream.With her signature feminine energy and warmth, Perle connects large online groups as one, cohesive team, creating a sense of belonging that sends ripples of impact throughout the group. Her secret? Comfort must always come before safety, simplicity will always triumph over complexity, and facilitating true connection begins with understanding yourself first.This is a beautiful, passionate conversation for anyone that wants to step into their superpower, and learn the art of online, human connection.Find out about:How to design workshops that connect hundreds of people as part of one teamWhy you should tell people what you do, rather than what you areHow to foster a sense of belonging amongst hundreds of participantsThe power of speaking out your needs, to invite others to do the sameThe value of multilingual breakouts, allowing participants to engage in their mother tongueDon't miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.Links:Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Connect to Perle Laouenan-Catchpole:LinkedInWebsiteShare your thoughts about our conversation!Support the show✨✨✨Subscribe to our newsletter to receive a free 1-page summary of each upcoming episode directly to your inbox, or explore our eBooks featuring 50-episode compilations for even more facilitation insights. Find out more:https://workshops.work/podcast✨✨✨Did you know? You can search all episodes by keyword to find exactly what you need via our Buzzsprout page!

In this heartfelt conversation on Nomadic Diaries: The Belonging Project, host Doreen Cumberford and co-host Megan Norton-Newbanks, interview Melki Siddiq, a communication coach, English teacher, counselor, and avid traveler. Melki reflects on his cross-cultural journey spanning India and Colombia, delving into the paradoxes of belonging, identity, and self. The conversation explores how constant movement can fragment - and also enrich - our sense of self, what it means to find home, and the nourishing power of community, rituals, and meaningful questions.Key Themes & Highlights:Introduction to Melki Siddiq:Melki shares his professional background and experiences living in India and five years in Colombia. The Paradox of Belonging:Melki describes belonging as a push and pull between seeking connection with others and preserving individuality, a sentiment familiar to third-culture and cross-cultural individuals.He shares, "Belonging everywhere and nowhere at once” - the tension and freedom of a nomadic identity.Skill of Adaptability:Through moving across cultures and languages, Melki developed adaptability and flexibility. He notes, however, that this flexibility may feel like fragmentation, prompting questions about identity and wholeness.Productive Tension & Self-Discovery:Melki views the inner tension of belonging as "a beautiful dance between being of the world and being in it." He regards self-inquiry as essential, asking: Can I belong somewhere without losing myself?.Grounding Rituals:Melki grounds himself through meditation and running—activities representing both stillness and movement, mirroring the oscillation within his own sense of belonging.Community and Safe Spaces:Melki values connections where masks are set aside and psychological safety is prioritized. He discusses his global network, including friendships formed at conferences and maintained through virtual meetups.Coaching & Reflection:As a coach, Melki prefers to guide rather than advise, encouraging self-discovery through reflective questions. Key prompts he uses:Why am I seeking a sense of belonging?Am I being authentic, or just trying to fit in?Can I belong somewhere without losing myself?How can I create spaces that welcome others' individuality?Memorable Quotations:“We are the thread in the fabric, but also the fabric as well.”“Home is where your heart is.”“How do I create spaces that welcome individuality in others?”Where to Find Melki:LinkedIn: Melki SiddiqPodcast: “Meaningful Conversations with Talk Cause” (Spotify)Website: talkcause.comFor Listeners:This episode is a rich exploration of rootlessness, community, and the evolving nature of identity. Whether you're a frequent traveler, an expat, or simply pondering your place in the world, Melki's insights offer comfort and inspiration.Thank you for tuning in to Nomadic Diaries: The Belonging Project. Don't forget to subscribe, share your reflections, and join us next time.Support the showHome is Where Your Story Crosses Borders!We aim to inspire expat solutions, by helping you navigate global living with ease and grace.

When faith feels complicated or life gets messy, why do we still show up?In this guest-hosted episode of Together 4 Good: Making Sense of Life and Faith, Kimberly—Bethany's podcast producer—takes over while Pastor Nate is away and looks back at our summer series, Why Are You Still Here? This collection of stories from the Bethany community reminds us what keeps us grounded in faith—hope, belonging, and grace.From the “God-size hole” that faith fills to the “foreverness” of church that anchors us, these voices reflect what it really means to be part of something bigger than ourselves. You'll hear moments of honesty, humor, and deep connection that show how faith is lived through people—on mountaintops, in worship, and everywhere in between.

In this conversation, Emily Race-Newmark and Kazu Haga explore the themes of nonviolence, community healing, and the importance of conflict as a regenerative force. They discuss the necessity of grief rituals for collective healing, the experience of living in an intentional community, and the various types and levels of conflict. Kazu emphasizes the significance of storytelling and listening in fostering compassion, as well as the need for collective spaces for grief and healing. The discussion also touches on rethinking accountability in the context of violence and the importance of emotional regulation in managing conflict.FOR CONTINUED PRACTICE:Check out Kazu's Fierce Vulnerability Kinship Lab: a 3 month intensive and other offerings on his website Read Healing Resistance and Fierce Vulnerability by Kazu HagaJoin The Third Space! An online community for revillagers who are putting to practice what we learn on this show, together. In November we are exploring Relational Conflict. TO STAY CONNECTED:Subscribe to This Is How We Care on Substack for full transcript here.Video version of this episode is over at YouTube.Follow @ThisIsHowWeCare and @RevillagingMama on InstagramFollow @KazuHaga on Instagram and Substack Letters to Beloved Community TIMESTAMPS:00:00 The Journey to Healing and Social Change06:17 Collective Trauma and Grief Rituals08:46 Nonviolent Direct Action and Healing Relationships11:35 Integrating Trauma into Activism14:02 Creating Safe Spaces for Racial Healing16:54 The Role of Community in Conflict Resolution19:26 Understanding Conflict Types22:26 Practicing Nonviolence in Daily Life28:03 Practicing Nonviolence: Building New Defaults30:17 Vision for Future Generations: A World of Belonging32:33 Understanding Conflict: The Role of Storytelling36:22 Tools for Emotional Regulation and Healing39:53 Creating Safe Spaces for Grief and Healing42:00 Facilitating Difficult Conversations: Skills and Structures45:58 Rethinking Accountability: From Punishment to Healing49:35 Navigating Conflict: Understanding Levels and Responses52:03 Conflict Journaling: A Practice for Reflection

This week, we're joined by Mat Made founder Kenny Kim! In this episode, Kenny discusses how to build deeper connections and stronger communities through Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include: creating lasting engagement at gyms, growing authentic online followings, using storytelling to inspire others, overcoming imposter syndrome, building consistency, and leading with purpose. Follow Kenny on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kennykimbjjThe Jiu-Jitsu Millionaire, by Kenny Kim:https://a.co/d/fZghu0aMat Made (book), by Kenny Kim:https://amazon.com/dp/B09231HG4RMat Made show & gym finder:https://matmade.comTrain at Kenny Kim BJJ in Marietta, GA:https://kennykimbjj.comResources discussed in this episode:The Influence Continuum:https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/influence-continuumMental models discussed in this episode:Continuum of Motivationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/continuum-of-motivationInertiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inertiaImpostor Syndromehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/impostor-syndromeTimeframe Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradoxThird Placehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/third-placePermission Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/permission-paradoxAdvice Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/advice-paradoxConsistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!The world's LARGEST library of Jiu-Jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free:https://bjjmentalmodels.comNeed more BJJ Mental Models?Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletterLearn more mental models in our online database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/databaseFollow us on social:https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodelshttps://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodelshttps://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.socialhttps://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodelsMusic by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta

What if grief isn't something to "get over," but a biological process that reshapes your sense of self, capacity, and connection? In this episode, co-hosts Elisabeth Kristof and Jennifer Wallace are joined by Piper Rose—founder of Shadowplay Coaching and Director of Operations and Continuing Education at NSI—to explore grief through the lens of neuroscience and the body. Together, they examine how the brain and body respond to major transitions, why sensations like heaviness or ache are part of adaptive prediction, and how practices that mobilize breath, voice, and thoracic movement can support your physiology's innate ability to heal. You'll hear why grief looks different for everyone—from action-oriented logistics to relational sharing—and how both are valid paths. The conversation moves through the concept of a minimum effective dose for grief work, the overlap between pain and emotional circuits, the role of co-regulation, and why meaning-making often comes later in the process. Anger and sacred rage also get their space here—alongside pathways back to nourishment.  Whether you're navigating loss, identity transitions, or the transformations that come with growth, this episode offers grounded language, body-based tools, and community-centered practices to help you fall apart, be held, and reform with greater capacity. Timestamps: 00:00 — Grief as a physiological process, not a problem to fix 06:30 — How the brain maps grief: interoception, prediction, pain circuits 14:10 — Two grief styles: action orientation and expressive processing 21:40 — Minimum-effective-dose grief practice and daily resourcing 29:00 — Anger inside grief, sacred rage, and safe expression 36:20 — Belonging, co-regulation, and being held by people or the earth 44:15 — Timing of meaning-making and avoiding premature silver linings 51:00 — Practical ways to start: personal, relational, and community supports Key Takeaways: Grief is an adaptive social-threat response that updates your body's internal maps. The same networks tied to physical pain can interpret loss, which is why grief can ache. People grieve differently. Action and expression are both valid pathways. Small, repeatable practices help build capacity without overwhelm. Co-regulation and clear support reduce isolation and soften protective patterns. Resources Mentioned: NeuroSomatic Intelligence (NSI) Foundations Bundle — Three on-demand workshops to integrate applied neuroscience and somatics into your work: https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/foundations BrainBased.com — Community using applied neurology and somatics: https://brainbased.com Shadowplay Coaching (Piper Rose) — Relationship and grief-support coaching. If this episode supported you, subscribe and leave a review so others can find the show. Share it with someone who could use compassionate, science-informed language for grief.  If you're a coach, therapist, or practitioner ready to integrate applied neuroscience and somatics into your work, start with the NSI Foundations Bundle at NeurosomaticIntelligence.com/Foundations. Disclaimer: Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear. We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If someone's life is in danger, immediately call 911. We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don't warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. 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Sometimes our doubts feel like a monster hiding in the dark - awkward, intimidating, and bigger than it really is. We try to ignore it or hide it, afraid that admitting our questions might make us seem faithless. But the real danger isn't doubt itself; it's keeping it in the dark. In The Shadow of Doubt, we'll bring that “monster” into the light and discover that it's not so scary after all. We will see, biblically, that God isn't threatened by our questions - He meets us in them. Through this series, we'll give practical tools for wrestling with doubt and strengthening faith. -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!

Here's one of our big take homes, In order for God to RESTORE His land, His HOUSE had to be in order.

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This Sunday, we welcome guest preacher Kat Armas. Kat Armas is a Cuban American writer, speaker, and theologian from Miami, FL. She holds a ThM from Vanderbilt Divinity School, and a dual MDiv and MAT from Fuller Theological Seminary. Kat has spoken at seminaries, universities, and conferences nationwide and her work has appeared in the National Catholic Reporter—where one of her essays was shared by the pope!, Plough Magazine, The Christian Century, Christianity Today, Sojornours Magazine, and more. Kat currently lives on a small farm in middle Tennessee with her family—which includes her spouse, young children, chickens, goats, pigs, dogs, and cats. Her new book was released this week. Liturgies for Resisting Empire: Seeking Community, Belonging, and Peace in a Dehumanizing World examines the ideologies of empire that infiltrate daily life and offers a pathway toward liberation. Additionally, Pastor Molly will offer a reflection on our new mission statement, as well as an invitation to participate in our fall stewardship campaign. www.TheLoftLA.org

High performers often confuse responsibility with control — and call it stewardship. This episode explores burnout recovery through faith, revealing how surrender and trust recalibrate your nervous system from pressure to peace.When you've built your life on excellence, it's easy to mistake control for calling — and pressure for purpose. But what if your faithfulness has quietly turned into self-salvation?In Episode 184: Faithful Stewardship vs. Self-Salvation, Julie Holly guides high-capacity humans through the sacred transition from performance-based identity to purpose-based partnership.Drawing on Identity-Level Recalibration (ILR) — the psychology-backed, faith-rooted pathway that addresses transformation at the identity level — this episode reframes stewardship not as control, but as co-creation. You'll learn how surrender functions as the highest form of nervous system regulation, and how the body itself begins to rest when trust replaces tension.Through the story of Eric Liddell, the Olympic runner who said “I feel His pleasure” when he ran, Julie reminds us that excellence is worship, not worth. Faithful stewardship means partnering with the Sovereign who began the work — not performing to prove your devotion.From a neuroscience lens, this conversation explores how surrender rewires the nervous system for peace, and how releasing control signals safety at a cellular level. From a spiritual lens, it reminds us that we're not self-made — we're Spirit-shaped.This isn't another mindset tactic — it's the root-level recalibration that makes every other strategy sustainable.Key Insights:The difference between stewardship and self-salvationHow trust rewires the nervous system for peaceWhy surrender is the highest form of regulationWhat happens when excellence flows from partnership, not pressureHow to live from alignment instead of anxietyMicro Recalibration:“I'm not self-made; I'm Spirit-shaped.”Ask yourself: “Where am I still trying to prove what God has already affirmed?”Rest isn't rebellion — it's reverence.Scripture Reference: Colossians 3:23–24 (NLT):“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people... The Master you are serving is Christ.”If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ 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 → Join the waitlist for the next Recalibration cohort This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

Key Topics Covered:What gridlines actually doEarth's energetic nervous systemGridlines as frequency transmitters, memory holders, and field mirrorsWhy you're drawn to certain placesMemory completionSignal amplificationTrauma pattern magnetizationArchetypal field recognitionWhy astrocartographic lines may not “feel good”Activation ≠ resonanceField incoherence, premature arrival, or bypass patternsDistortion through unresolved nervous system codingWhat it means to transcend gridlinesFrom memory loop to field stabilityBehavior and perception shifts when the line no longer organizes your fieldThe deeper paradox of place, identity, and safetyBelonging vs becomingSettling vs expandingMovement as control vs contactKey Questions Explored:Where was I when I first felt safe in my body? Is that memory tied to a place—or a presence?What are the somatic cues of safety when there's no cognitive memory?What am I postponing by not allowing myself to belong somewhere?Is my constant movement about expansion—or avoidance of collapse?If I could feel safe in my own field, would the question of “place” still matter?Does astrology and numerology actually affect people?--------Follow @whoistaliyah // @superfreq.coA high vibe podcast ya'll exploring all things Frequencies— How they govern form, shape our realities, and are the key to living from your full potential. It's non-woo convos about super woo shit—Unpacking what I call the “Science of Self” From body and soul literacy to the power of understanding vibration, higher consciousness, quantum physics and spiritual psych, let this podcast become a resource for you on your journey to self-mastery. If you're curious and ready to free your mind, unlock the body and, become limitless then you're in the right place. I'm your host Talie and this is SuperFreq—awakening for the next gen. Stay Curious, Question Everything

In this episode of Unblocked, I sit down with health and breathwork coach, Dana Head, founder of Alchemize House, a community-based wellness collective redefining what it means to be healthy.Together we explore how true health extends far beyond fitness and nutrition. Dana shares his journey from being physically fit yet feeling disconnected, to realizing that authentic connection - with self and others - is the next frontier of health. We get into: • How discomfort can become a pathway to presence and connection • The neurochemistry behind breathwork and why it can feel transformative • What community-based wellness looks like in practice • How to redefine health through relationships, embodiment, and consistency • Why learning to receive love and connection is just as vital as giving itIf you've ever wondered how to feel more alive, more connected, and more at home in your body, this conversation will help you see that health isn't just what you do, it's how deeply you belong.Click HERE to watch this episode on YouTube.If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Links and Resources:Order my #1 New Release book In PursuitIf you love what you're hearing on the podcast, you've gotta check out my private coaching offers. Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life.Join My Do The Thing Community  Let's Connect:Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarroShare your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro!Connect with Dana Head:  Website: www.alchemizehouse.com Instagram: @alchemizehouse

This special installment of the Nomadic Diaries podcast dives deep into the subject of belonging as it relates to nomads, expatriates, third culture kids (TCKs), and cross-cultural kids (CCKs).Host Doreen Cumberford and co-host Megan Norton-Newbanks are joined by Author and Coach, Carolyn Grant to discuss the emotional geography of transitions, the process of resettling, and the personal and community-wide strategies for fostering a true sense of belonging.Key Topics Discussed:Transitions vs. Change:Carolyn provides a powerful framework distinguishing external changes (like moving countries) from internal transitions (the psychological adaptation). She likens transition to a bridge with several emotional "markers"—from feeling settled, through phases of chaos and exhaustion, to finally feeling a sense of belonging in a new place.Personal Stories & Analogies:Carolyn shares her own experience as an "accidental immigrant," highlighting the hidden losses only noticed years later. She uses evocative metaphors like "the ear of the hippo" to express the way deep emotions and losses are often beneath the surface.Normalizing Transition:Through discovering the work of William Bridges and David Pollock, Carolyn and Megan emphasize how helpful it is to realize these feelings are normal -not a sign of personal failure or lack, but a universal part of the expat and nomadic experience.In-Person vs. Online Belonging:The group discusses the richness of face-to-face empathy and connection versus the limitations (but still the value) of online communities, particularly during the COVID pandemic.Inclusive Framework for TCKs/CCKs & Hidden Immigrants:The podcast explores identity beyond nationality and ethnicity, including stories from adoption and cross-cultural upbringing—how difference is not always visible or acknowledged.Tools and Strategies for Rebuilding Belonging:Grieve the Losses: Name and process what you're leaving behind.Initiate Connections: Seek out groups, mentors, faith communities, and activities.Embrace Fitting In vs. Belonging: Understand that true belonging takes time and is deeper than superficial assimilation.Faith & Personal Resilience: Both faith and resilience are described as anchors during times of transition and disruption.Find Carolyn at:https://facebook.com/carolyngrantwww.navigatetransition.comhttps://instagram.com/navigatetransitionSupport the showHome is Where Your Story Crosses Borders!We aim to inspire expat solutions, by helping you navigate global living with ease and grace.

High performers often fear stillness — mistaking rest for regression. In this episode, discover how reflection roots transformation and why true strength is restored, not lost, when you pause to let peace lead.For many high-capacity humans, stillness feels unsafe. After years of performing peace instead of receiving it, the pause between doing and becoming can feel like withdrawal.In this episode of The Recalibration, Julie Holly guides listeners into the quiet — the sacred space where the nervous system catches up to the new identity being formed. Drawing from somatic integration, she explains how rest isn't weakness but wiring — the physiological reset that allows peace to become your default instead of pressure.You'll learn how to:Recognize the “performance adrenaline” that keeps you from truly resting.Understand why your mind resists stillness — and how to reframe it as safety, not stagnation.Stop performing stillness as another “to-do” and start receiving peace instead.Rewire your nervous system to trust reflection as part of forward motion.Practice micro-moments of pause that stabilize your leadership, creativity, and presence.Julie draws subtle wisdom from Tiger Woods and Marcus Aurelius, both of whom learned that rest isn't retreat — it's the recalibration of mastery. Their stories remind us that restraint is part of greatness, and that waiting is where wisdom matures.This isn't mindfulness as performance — it's Identity-Level Recalibration (ILR): the psychology-backed, faith-rooted pathway that transforms pressure into peace by aligning who you are beneath what you do.Today's Micro Recalibration:“You're safe to pause; stillness is where strength resets.”And if you lead a team:“Invite one minute of quiet before your next meeting — not for productivity, but for presence. Notice how safety shifts the room.”Stillness isn't the end of momentum. It's the maturity of it.If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ 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 → Join the waitlist for the next Recalibration cohort This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

Jupiter begins its retrograde transit at 25° in Cancer where it joins in a unique Grand Trine with Saturn retrograde at 25° in Pisces and the Sun at 25° in Scorpio. 25° is the degree associated with Aries bringing the frequency of courage and initiation in the intuitive and unconscious spaces within us.(4:41) The Sun in Scorpio Square the Moon in Leo 20° at 9:27 PM PST on Tuesday, November 11.(11:42) Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer 25°09' – Tuesday, November 11.August 17, 2025 – Jupiter Enters its Retrograde Shadow in Cancer 15°05'November 11, 2025 – Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer 25°09'March 10, 2026 – Jupiter Direct in Cancer 15°05'June 6, 2026 – Jupiter Exits its Retrograde Shadow in Cancer 25°09'(21:22) Mercury Retrograde Conjunct Mars in Sagittarius 6° – November 9 – 14 (Sunday – Friday) – Exact Wednesday, November 12. (24:19) The Sun in Scorpio Trine Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer 25°– November 14 – 18 (Friday – Tuesday) – Exact Sunday, November 16. The Sun in Scorpio Trine Saturn Retrograde in Pisces 25°– November 14 – 18 (Friday – Tuesday) – Exact Monday, November 17. (27:55) When Waters Converge: The Jupiter-Saturn Trine in Water Signs and the Crisis of Belonging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out my most recent conversation with 5th Generation Psychic Dallisa Hocking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theweeklytransit.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this insightful episode of Nomadic Diaries, hosts Doreen Cumberford and Megan Norton-Newbanks delve into the mental health challenges and evolution of belonging on the expat journey with special guest Patrick Kadian, The Expat Hypnotherapis. Drawing from decades of global living, as well as expertise in multiple mental health modalities, Patrick Kadian explores how moving across continents continuously reshapes our understanding of identity, belonging, and well-being.Key Topics CoveredPatrick's Personal Journey:Patrick Kadian shares how his sense of belonging shifted from comfort in being “apart” to craving deeper connection, particularly after starting a family. He describes the “unrecognized baggage” expats bring with them and how this affects both themselves and their loved ones.Expat Identity & Family Dynamics:The episode examines the unique struggles of the primary parent or “trailing spouse” in expat life and the ripple effects on children's emotional well-being. Patrick Kadian stresses the importance of creating a sense of purpose and community, both for parents and their children.Mental Health Strategies:Patrick Kadian unpacks how different modalities especially hypnotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and stress management - can support expats through periods of transition. He demystifies hypnotherapy, explaining how it works and how it relates to fundamental needs like sleep, nutrition, and emotional self-regulation.Trust and Self-Belonging:Trust—both in oneself and between therapist and client - is highlighted as central to healing and building belonging. Patrick Kadian offers practical advice on cultivating self-efficacy and inward belonging, suggesting daily practices to help navigate expat life's ups and downs.The Power of Connection:The hosts and guest discuss the meaningfulness of the inner journey: how nourishing self-understanding and acceptance enables authentic connection with others, regardless of location.Memorable Quotes“That sense of belonging apart was really very good for me for a very long time. But as I grew older… I wasn't feeding this important part of me that needed to feel a closer sense of intimacy and belonging.” – Patrick Kadian“The more that we're able to give parents a sense of belonging…that will have this kind of knock-on effect to be able to help build a greater sense of belonging for the children at home and even at school.” – Patrick Kadian“You can belong anywhere because you belong to yourself.” – Megan Norton-NewbanksResources MentionedHypnotherapy and mindfulness practicesParenting resources for expat familiesFind Patrick at:  www.theexpathypnotherapist.compatrick@theexpathypnotherapist.comThanks for tuning in to The Belonging Project series! Don't miss the next episode for more genuine conversations about navigating global life and forging authentic belonging.Support the showHome is Where Your Story Crosses Borders!We aim to inspire expat solutions, by helping you navigate global living with ease and grace.

High performers often mistake discipline for proving. This episode explores how to practice without pressure — so you can restore joy, focus, and peace. Learn why real mastery flows from presence, not performance, and how to rewire your brain for peace.For many high-capacity humans, discipline has become disguised defense. You're not afraid of practice — you're afraid of what might happen if you stop.In this episode of The Recalibration, Julie Holly unpacks why even the most dedicated high performers can lose joy when practice turns into proving. Through the lens of neuroplasticity, she explains how your brain learns safety through repetition — not striving — and how to rebuild a rhythm that restores your energy, focus, and identity.You'll learn how to:Recognize when “discipline” has turned into self-protection.Reprogram your nervous system through repetition in safety, not stress.Shift from proving your worth to practicing your peace.Understand why integration doesn't slow you down — it compounds your impact.Lead teams where growth flows from trust, not tension.Drawing from the later chapters of Tiger Woods' comeback, Julie shows what it looks like to return to mastery with humility, peace, and gratitude. His quiet strength reminds us that excellence doesn't disappear when pressure is released — it deepens.This isn't mindset work. It's Identity-Level Recalibration (ILR) — the psychology-backed, faith-rooted pathway that begins with the who, not just the how. It's not another strategy. It's the smallest internal shift that changes everything.Today's Micro Recalibration:“Practice becomes worship when peace is your measure of success.”And if you lead a team, bring this to your next meeting:“What if growth didn't come from pressure, but from safety?”Integration begins when you remember — peace isn't passive. It's the posture that makes power sustainable.If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ 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 → Join the waitlist for the next Recalibration cohort This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

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Jordyn Zimmerman is a passionate educator, disability advocate, and accessibility innovator. Diagnosed as autistic and denied access to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) until age 18, Jordyn's work centers on ensuring every learner has the tools and supports they need to thrive. Their advocacy is rooted in personal experience with segregation and inclusion, making their voice essential for building more inclusive schools.In this episode, Jordyn Zimmerman shares their journey from segregation to meaningful inclusion in schools. The conversation covers the importance of presuming competence, the need for accessible communication, and how policy and practice must evolve to create truly inclusive communities. Jordyn also discusses their work with the Nora Project and Center for Enriched Living, and what it means to measure success beyond just placement numbers.Complete show notes and transcript: https://mcie.org/think-inclusive/designing-schools-for-belonging-jordyn-zimmerman-on-inclusion-and-aac-tools-1310/

Kat Armas joins Shifting Culture to talk about her new book, Liturgies for Resisting Empire, a powerful exploration of how empire shapes the way we think about God, community, time, and ourselves. She names the ways control, hierarchy, and productivity have distorted our faith and imaginations, and invites us into practices of resistance rooted in love, rest, and belonging. Kat offers a vision of wholeness that embraces paradox over dualism, kinship over domination, and peace over violence. This conversation points us toward a more human way of living. One where we belong without conditions and find God in the places empire forgets.Kat Armas is a Cuban American writer, speaker, and theologian from Miami, FL. She holds a ThM from Vanderbilt Divinity School, and a dual MDiv and MAT from Fuller Theological Seminary where she was awarded the Frederick Buechner Award for Excellence in Writing.Her first book, Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us About Wisdom, Persistence and Strength, sits at the intersection of women, decolonialism, the Bible, and Cuban identity. Her second book, Sacred Belonging: A 40-day Devotional on the Liberating Heart of Scripture invites readers to encounter the Bible through a decolonized lens, lifting up themes of creation, wisdom, spirit, the body, and the feminine.Kat has spoken at seminaries, universities, and conferences nationwide and her work has appeared in the National Catholic Reporter—where one of her essays was shared by the pope!, Plough Magazine, The Christian Century, Christianity Today, Sojornours Magazine, and more.Kat currently lives on a small farm in middle Tennessee with her family—which includes her spouse, young children, chickens, goats, pigs, dogs, and cats. Her forthcoming third book Liturgies for Resisting Empire: Seeking Community, Belonging, and Peace in a Dehumanizing World examines the ideologies of empire that infiltrate daily life and offers a pathway toward liberation. It releases November 4th.Kat's Book:Liturgies for Resisting EmpireKat's Recommendations:The CorrespondentTell Me EverythingResident AlienConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Contact me to advertise: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Support the show

Episode Overview: In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, co-hosts Megan Norton-Newbanks and Doreen Cumberford dive into the nuanced relationship between language and belonging. Drawing from their own global upbringings and experiences living in multiple countries, the hosts unpack how language—including dialects, family language mashups, and community-specific lingo—shapes our sense of home and connection.Key Topics Discussed:Mother Tongues & Dialects:Doreen Cumberford reflects on the comforting remnants of the Scots dialect from her childhood in Scotland, while Megan Norton-Newbanks shares how her family's unique blend of host languages creates a personal sense of home.Code-Switching, Acronyms & Systems:Megan Norton-Newbanks talks about adapting to the language systems of international schools and the Foreign Service, while Doreen Cumberford reminisces about mixing English and Arabic terms from her time in the Middle East.Language as Bridge & Barrier:The hosts discuss how English fluency both enables connection and, at times, hinders deeper integration with host cultures.Cultural Norms of Communication:Nuances in tone, pacing, and direct vs. indirect speech are highlighted as important for belonging—plus, the role of non-verbal language.Untranslatable Words:Doreen Cumberford and Megan Norton-Newbanks muse on favorite words from other languages (like the Japanese "Kamaribi") that capture feelings or phenomena English can't.The Emotional Impact of Language:Both hosts share stories of nostalgia, joy, and the complexity of reconnecting with community languages from their past.Listener Invitation: The episode closes with a warm call for listeners to share untranslatable words, stories, or reflections about how language shapes their sense of belonging.Languages Mentioned:Scots dialectEnglish (multiple versions!)ArabicJapaneseSpanishFrenchHungarianQuotable Moments:“It's almost like we're carrying the place and the people with us, isn't it?” “…language shapes belonging and not through just national or local tongues, but also through idioms and community specific ways of speaking.” –How to Connect: Do you have a story or an untranslatable word to share? The hosts would love to hear from you!Thank you for tuning in to Nomadic Diaries: Belonging-Bites3-Languages! If you enjoyed today's conversation, don't forget to subscribe and join the journey of exploring belonging across borders and languages.Support the showHome is Where Your Story Crosses Borders!We aim to inspire expat solutions, by helping you navigate global living with ease and grace.

SummaryThis conversation explores Ayden's remarkable journey from abandonment in China to finding a loving family in Pennsylvania. It delves into themes of resilience, cultural identity, and the importance of sharing personal stories to inspire others.

Unlock the secrets to peak performance and human-centered leadership with Mark C. Crowley, a trailblazer in the field and bestselling author, as he joins the "Do Good to Lead Well" podcast. Discover how prioritizing employee well-being over conventional engagement metrics is transforming organizations globally. Mark's latest book, "The Power of Employee Well-Being," challenges the status quo by asking us to redefine what team flourishing really looks like while providing an evidence-rich and practical roadmap to make it happen.Our conversation begins by encouraging organizations to shift from outdated annual engagement surveys to the immediacy of pulse surveys, uncovering their impact on leadership accountability and organizational responsiveness. Mark also highlights the necessity of leadership commitment to move beyond performative measures, ensuring initiatives are authentic and impactful.As hybrid workspaces become the standard, we discuss the critical importance of fostering connection and a sense of belonging, regardless of physical location. From maintaining and deepening the quality of relationships through regular one-on-one meetings to using office time to build social ties, we explore strategies for hybrid success. Plus, with the rising influence of AI, we emphasize the need for transparency and empathy in workforce management, ensuring that technological advancements do not compromise our humanity. Join us in this enlightening episode full of actionable, scientifically supported insights and strategies for leaders committed to driving success by leveraging the power of employee.What You'll Learn- The importance of prioritizing employee well-being in leadership.- How pulse surveys can provide valuable insights into employee satisfaction.- The vital role of leadership commitment in realizing the power of employee well-being.- Strategies for successfully managing hybrid workplaces.- The transformative impacts of AI on modern workplaces.- The role of authentic engagement in driving organizational success.Podcast Timestamps(00:00) – The Failure of Employee Engagement(09:27) - Transforming Organizations Through Pulse Surveys(16:40) - The Impact of Employee Well-Being(21:18) - Friendship and Belonging at Work (102 Seconds)(36:40) - Leading With Love in Leadership(44:24) - Creating Connection in Hybrid Workplaces(50:24) – Employee Well-Being in an AI WorldKEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Human Leadership, Employee Well-Being, Organizational Success, Engagement Surveys, Pulse Surveys, Workplace Happiness, Hybrid Workplaces, AI, Transparency, Leading with Empathy, Continuous Learning, Fostering Connection, Increasing A Sense of Belonging, Remote Work, Self-Leadership, CEO Success

High performers often confuse pressure with purpose. In this episode, discover how to sustain excellence without exhaustion — by moving from proving to offering, and from performance to presence. Real mastery starts in peace, not pressure.What if your drive to be excellent was never the problem — only the pressure beneath it?In this episode of The Recalibration, Julie Holly guides high-capacity humans through the liberation that follows burnout recovery: learning to sustain high performance without exhaustion.Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and Stoic philosophy, Julie explores how integration transforms performance from protection to expression. You'll uncover how your nervous system, identity, and behavior can finally operate in alignment — where your pace is still full, but your spirit isn't frantic.Featuring insights from Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-emperor who modeled excellence anchored in virtue rather than validation, this episode reminds us that real mastery flows from peace, not pressure.“He didn't lead by dominance — he led by devotion. His discipline wasn't about control; it was about alignment.”Julie unpacks why so many high performers still love the pace — yet quietly fear slowing down will make life boring or cost them success. She reframes this illusion through the lens of Identity-Level Recalibration (ILR): when you create from overflow, your pace can remain full, but your energy finally becomes sustainable.Inside this conversation, you'll discover:Why excellence without identity becomes exhaustion — and how to reclaim it.The neuroscience of integration — how your brain transforms pressure into presence.Why you can love the pace but no longer be powered by proving.How peace doesn't diminish productivity — it refines it.What it means to lead like Marcus Aurelius: anchored, awake, and aligned.Today's Micro Recalibration:“Devotion is excellence without desperation.”Team Extension:Ask your team: “What does excellence look like when it's rooted in presence, not pressure?”Because The Recalibration isn't another mindset tactic or performance hack. It's the root-level recalibration that makes every other tool finally work again.If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ 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 → Join the waitlist for the next Recalibration cohort This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

Totally Booked: LIVE! In this special episode of the podcast (in-person at the Whitby Hotel with a live audience!), Zibby interviews Rabbi Angela Buchdahl (Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue and the first Asian American rabbi) about her astonishingly beautiful, searing new memoir (and an instant New York Times bestseller), HEART OF A STRANGER: An Unlikely Rabbi's Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging. Rabbi Buchdahl shares her extraordinary journey, from Seoul to New York City, weaving together personal stories, Jewish wisdom, and lessons on belonging, grief, empathy, and resilience. She even sings for the audience, which you don't want to miss!Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for listening guides and more. **(Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Burnout recovery for high performers begins here. Discover why success fatigue and performance pressure aren't personal flaws—but signs of identity misalignment. Learn how to recalibrate before exhaustion becomes your normal.Even the strongest leaders reach a breaking point when excellence becomes identity. In this episode of The Recalibration, Julie Holly unpacks the hidden cost of high performance — how burnout, success fatigue, and emotional exhaustion are not signs of weakness but symptoms of misalignment.Through the lens of predictive processing, Julie explores why your brain equates slowing down with danger — and how to teach it that peace is safe again. When productivity becomes protection, rest feels risky. But exhaustion isn't failure — it's feedback.Drawing from the story of Tiger Woods, Julie illustrates what happens when discipline turns to dependence — when the very excellence that built success begins to erode the self beneath it. You'll learn why high-capacity humans often mistake depletion for devotion, and how to reclaim excellence as an expression of identity, not a substitute for it.This episode weaves together psychology, neuroscience, and faith to reveal a deeper truth: You've been loving people through your excellence. Now, you're invited to love them through your presence.Inside this conversation, you'll discover:Why burnout recovery begins at the identity level — not in your calendar or habits.How predictive processing keeps you overperforming long after your peace runs out.The difference between devotion and depletion — and how to recognize when one has disguised itself as the other.Why rest feels unsafe, and how to retrain your nervous system to experience stillness as security.The spiritual reality of presence over performance — that your worth was never meant to hang on what you produce.Today's Micro Recalibration:“I no longer mistake depletion for devotion.”If you lead others, bring this to your next conversation:“What part of our culture rewards depletion as proof of dedication?”Because collective burnout isn't about weak people — it's about misaligned patterns.This episode reminds you that The Recalibration isn't another mindset tactic or productivity strategy. It's the root-level recalibration that makes every other tool finally work again.If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ 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 → Join the waitlist for the next Recalibration cohort This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

At sixteen, Sean typed "how to end my life" into Google. What he found that night set him on a path of healing, spirituality, and eventually — the creation of Rosebud, an AI-powered journaling app that helps people process pain and grow. In this raw and honest conversation, Sean and Arlina explore depression, men's mental health, and how AI can actually become a compassionate mirror for self-awareness. If you've ever felt hopeless or alone, this episode will remind you: your pain can become your purpose. Download The Rosebud App Here: https://www.rosebud.app/

High performers don't crave praise — they crave safety. In this episode, Julie Holly unpacks why performance became your path to belonging and how to finally stop earning love that was always meant to be received.The Roots of Approval: Why You Keep Proving YourselfYou've achieved so much — but deep down, something still drives you to keep proving. No matter how much success you build, that quiet hum remains: Do enough. Be enough. Don't let anyone down.In this intimate reflection, Julie Holly reveals why performance became your path to belonging. Through the lens of attachment theory, polyvagal insight, and real-life experience, you'll discover how your nervous system learned to equate doing well with being safe — and how to rewrite that pattern from the inside out.You'll learn:Why approval isn't about ego — it's about safety and connection.How your nervous system links performance to survival.The difference between unconditional and conditional attachment — and how it shaped your adult identity.How approval takes many forms: applause, silence, avoidance, or even belonging in unsafe spaces.Why high performance can become a survival response instead of an authentic expression.How recalibration at the identity level begins freeing your body and mind from old attachment loops.This episode offers both compassionate understanding and practical application — blending science, story, and soul to help you stop striving for what you already carry.

No.1 vulnerability expert BRENÉ BROWN exposes how shame, fear, and perfectionism secretly control your life - and reveals proven ways to unlock courage, confidence, trust, connection, and joy. Brené Brown is a world-renowned research professor who has spent over two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is also the author of 6 #1 New York Times bestsellers, including her recently published book, ‘Strong Ground', and hosts two award-winning podcasts on leadership and human connection. She explains:  ◼️The marble jar theory that changed how Fortune 100 companies build trust ◼️The 4 skill sets of courage you can train and measure ◼️Why fitting in is the greatest threat to true belonging ◼️How to identify your “armor” when you're afraid and drop it ◼️The gratitude practice that stops catastrophising in real-time (00:00) Intro (02:34) What Made Brené Who She Is? (07:23) Parents Affecting Your View of Love (10:48) 87 Human Emotions (11:50) Why Did Brené Struggle With Self-Love and Belonging? (15:36) How Has the World Changed in the Last Two Decades? (16:23) Is Power Driven by Fear? (19:51) Four Types of Power: How to Be Successful as a Leader (22:54) Systems Theory (26:48) The Role of AI and Social Media in Shaping Society (34:39) Wisdom From Psychology and Life Experience (41:26) What Type of Connection Should People Be Looking For? (44:34) Belonging vs. Standing Alone (47:43) Making a Divisive Podcast (54:07) Pros and Cons of Curiosity (54:50) Responsibility of a Platform to Assess Guest Credibility (1:03:34) Ads (1:04:32) Importance of Vulnerability (1:09:30) Managing Fear of Vulnerability (1:18:36) Overcoming Negative Traits (1:21:06) Improving Self-Esteem (1:25:43) Four Steps to Courage (1:27:44) Building Trust With the Marble Jar Theory (1:32:47) Leaders' Misconceptions of Trust (1:35:05) Cheating (1:36:03) Ads (1:38:11) Relationship Advice (1:41:42) Losing Your Mother to Dementia (1:45:27) How Did You Deal With Grief? (1:48:40) What Are You Optimizing for Right Now? Follow Brené: Website - https://bit.ly/47rISeb  LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3Jq4T5i  Instagram - https://bit.ly/49rCLt0  You can purchase Brené's book ‘Strong Ground', here: http://bit.ly/47gIWyJ  You can listen to Dare to Lead podcast here: http://bit.ly/3WwlN56  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett   Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEO      Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven