Podcasts about Boundary

.NET on FreeBSD 15, Klara and TrueNAS fixing dedup, dhcpcd and unbound in FreeBSD Jails, and more... NOTES This episode of BSDNow is brought to you by Tarsnap and the BSDNow Patreon Headlines Running .NET 10.0 on FreeBSD 15.0 How Klara and TrueNAS collaborated to fix one of ZFS's longest standing limitations News Roundup Back to FreeBSD: Part 1 dhcpd and unbound in FreeBSD jails How our environment still needs the security boundary of Unix logins Increasing a bhyve vm disk Tarsnap This weeks episode of BSDNow was sponsored by our friends at Tarsnap, the only secure online backup you can trust your data to. Even paranoids need backups. Feedback/Questions Send questions, comments, show ideas/topics, or stories you want mentioned on the show to feedback@bsdnow.tv Join us and other BSD Fans in our BSD Now Telegram channel

In our sight loss story this week, Hubert chats to Shakir about growing up with sight loss, and his love for the sport of Cricket, and his proudest moments. 

Send us Fan MailHiring your friends feels like loyalty until the first time you need to correct them, cut their hours, or fire them. We talk through the real cost of mixing friendship and payroll, why it almost always backfires, and how we learned to set rules that protect the business without treating people like robots. If you've ever felt guilty for being “too blunt” as a boss, this conversation will reset how you think about respect, leadership, and boundaries.We get specific about where things go wrong: becoming socially close to employees, bringing them into your home, even hiring someone you're dating. Once private info and workplace decisions mix, trust collapses fast and the drama spreads. We also debate staff outings and “team culture” and why being too accessible can quietly drain your authority. The takeaway is practical: you can sponsor the fun and still keep the power gap that lets you lead on Monday.From there, we dig into what to do when you already blurred the line. We share tactics for hard conversations, cooling-off time after terminations, and “hiring for your weakness” by putting a manager in place so decisions stay clean and less emotional. We also zoom out into partnerships and networking: the closer the relationship, the more legal guardrails you need, and the best connections come from adding value, building a skill set, and asking directly for referrals.If you want stronger relationships and a stronger company, start measuring respect by what people say about you when you're not in the room, and keep the friends who hold you accountable. Subscribe for more real-world business lessons, share this with a business owner who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest boundary struggle.Support the showLearn More at: www.Redefine-Fitness.com

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Jonathan Agnew speaks to former Chief of MI6 Richard Moore. They discuss some of the secrets and myths around MI6, his substitute appearance for Oxford University, and some of the decisions he had to make whilst Chief at MI6.

เคยไหม? อยากเซฟใจคนอื่นจนปฏิเสธใครไม่เป็น สุดท้ายกลับกลายเป็นว่าไม่มีใครเซฟใจเราบ้างเลย พอดแคสต์ 5M ในวันนี้จะพาทุกคนไปรู้จักกับ ‘Assertiveness' จุดตรงกลางที่สร้างความสมดุลให้ความสัมพันธ์ไม่ทำร้ายเรามากเกินไป และสร้าง Boundary ให้ ‘เซฟใจ' ตัวเราเองยิ่งขึ้น . #goodtime #5minutespodcast #missiontothemoonpodcast

เคยไหม? อยากเซฟใจคนอื่นจนปฏิเสธใครไม่เป็น สุดท้ายกลับกลายเป็นว่าไม่มีใครเซฟใจเราบ้างเลย พอดแคสต์ 5M ในวันนี้จะพาทุกคนไปรู้จักกับ ‘Assertiveness' จุดตรงกลางที่สร้างความสมดุลให้ความสัมพันธ์ไม่ทำร้ายเรามากเกินไป และสร้าง Boundary ให้ ‘เซฟใจ' ตัวเราเองยิ่งขึ้น . #goodtime #5minutespodcast #missiontothemoonpodcast

เคยไหม? อยากเซฟใจคนอื่นจนปฏิเสธใครไม่เป็น สุดท้ายกลับกลายเป็นว่าไม่มีใครเซฟใจเราบ้างเลย พอดแคสต์ 5M ในวันนี้จะพาทุกคนไปรู้จักกับ ‘Assertiveness' จุดตรงกลางที่สร้างความสมดุลให้ความสัมพันธ์ไม่ทำร้ายเรามากเกินไป และสร้าง Boundary ให้ ‘เซฟใจ' ตัวเราเองยิ่งขึ้น . #goodtime #5minutespodcast #missiontothemoonpodcast

Kevin Werbach speaks with Venkat Siva, co-founder and CEO of CompFly AI, about why governing autonomous agents requires a fundamentally different approach than securing traditional software. Siva argues that agents create a genuinely new control problem. Because they decide at runtime which tools to call and which actions to take, governance cannot simply be bolted onto existing MLOps or security platforms built for fixed, deterministic workflows. Instead, control has to move to the "execution boundary" — the point where an agent's decision turns into a real-world action. And agent safety is much more than just model safety. In practical terms, Siva makes the case for giving every enterprise agent a distinct, cryptographically verifiable identity using decentralized identifiers (DIDs) and verifiable credentials. He addresses the growing problem of "shadow agents," pointing to employees experimenting with powerful open-source autonomous tools inside enterprises, and explains discovery techniques like intercepting traffic to model APIs and watching for who requests LLM keys. He offers the concept of an "autonomy budget": classify actions by reversibility and financial, regulatory, and customer impact, so an agent might autonomously issue a small refund but require human approval for a large one. Drawing on his time at the electric automaker Rivian, Siva closes by contrasting recoverable digital failures with the irreversible stakes of agents embedded in physical systems, arguing that governance there must borrow from safety engineering. Venkat Siva is the co-founder and CEO of CompFly AI, an early-stage company building a control plane to discover, validate, secure, and govern autonomous agents from code to production. Before founding CompFly with Anand Salodkar, he spent more than two decades building enterprise platform products that help organizations adopt new technology safely and at scale, including work at the electric vehicle maker Rivian.  Transcript The Architecture of Trust (Compfly Manifesto) CoSAI Model Context Protocol Security white paper

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In a moment when everything feels urgent, this conversation with boundary expert Nedra Glover Tawwab is your reminder: you can care deeply about the world without abandoning yourself. Because burnout isn't always a personal failure. Sometimes it's just a boundary that hasn't been spoken yet. Nedra helps us rethink boundaries—not as walls, but as instructions for how to love and be loved without disappearing. We talk about resentment, overfunctioning, people pleasing, and why all humans are gloriously, beautifully needy. If you're exhausted, stretched thin, or carrying too much: this one is for you. - The five signs you might have a boundary problem - Why we all need to stop pretending we're “not needy”  - How to stop arguing like a lawyer and start communicating like a kindergartener: “That hurt. I don't like that. I need this.” - How to know when to end an argument, exit a friendship, and respond to passive aggressiveness About Nedra:  Nedra Glover Tawwab is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Drama Free and Set Boundaries, Find Peace. A licensed therapist and sought-after relationship expert, she has practiced relationship therapy for more than fifteen years. Tawwab has appeared as an expert on Red Table Talk, The Breakfast Club, Good Morning America, and CBS Morning Show to name a few. Her work has been highlighted in The New York Times, The Guardian, and Vice. Tawwab runs a popular Instagram account where she shares practices, tools, and reflections for mental health and relationships. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her family. Follow We Can Do Hard Things on:  Instagram — ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wecandohardthings⁠

If you hate rules, this episode might challenge everything you believe about innovation. Rules get blamed for everything—slow progress, lack of innovation, stuck teams. But what if they're not the problem? In this provocative episode, Sheri Jacobs reveals how boundaries, when used intentionally, become the catalyst for clarity, creativity, and real progress. The breakthrough you want may be hiding inside the structure you resist.Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-on-purpose--2643411/support.

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“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.” Proverbs 4:23-27 NIV Boundary #1 Guard your heart and mind (Proverbs 7:25, 14:30, 15:13, 16:21, 18:12, 20:25) “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” HEART = Leb (Hebrew). “The whole spectrum of human emotions. The center of humanities' inner life. Your spiritual heart: the inner storehouse of our beliefs and the seat of our emotions.” Boundary #2 Guard your mouth (James 3:1-2, Proverbs 10:19, 12:18, 21:23, 18:21) “keep corrupt talk far from your lips.” “Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” Psalm 141:3 NIV Boundary #3 Guard your eyes (1 John 2:16, Proverbs 17:24, 27:20) “Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.” “We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.” Hebrews 12:2 NLT Boundary #4 Guard your path (Psalm 23:3, Proverbs 1:15, 2:13, 3:6, 4:11, 10:9) “Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.”

Reddit Stories - My Girlfriend Had Her Friends Bully Me For Setting A Boundary And I'm Not Having It. OP sets one boundary after his girlfriend's male best friend takes over their apartment, but she turns her friends against him. Feeling disrespected and cornered, OP refuses to keep being bullied in his own relationship.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.

If there is one thing to know about boundaries, it is that a boundary is not about what you need somebody else to do. It is about what you are going to do in response to somebody else's behavior. Colter, Cayla, and Lauren discuss boundaries from a psychotherapeutic lens and give tools for how to better communicate boundaries. Main Talking Points:  Our bodies are the indicator for when we need to set boundaries. Boundaries exist on a continuum, not as binary bookends. Communication of boundaries should be specific to the prioritized need. We should approach boundaries with grace, generosity, and curiosity. Give Me Discounts! Kiwi Fodzyme - Get 30% off your first order! Rythm - Get 15% off your first month + free shipping! Tanasi - Use code “relationship" for 25% off your first order! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a⁠ review in iTunes⁠? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Colter, Cayla, & Lauren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your puppy was doing so well… and then suddenly they stopped listening.In this episode, we break down one of the most frustrating — and completely normal — stages of dog development: adolescence. Between 6 and 18 months, many puppies begin testing boundaries, ignoring cues, losing focus, and acting as if all previous training disappeared overnight.We cover: Why adolescent regression happens  Boundary testing and reinforcement history  Why most handlers accidentally raise expectations too quickly  How to reset training without starting over  Practical strategies for rebuilding consistency and reliability If your once-sweet puppy has entered their chaotic teenage phase, this episode will help you understand what's normal, what's not, and how to get through it without losing progress — or your sanity.Support the showFollow us on social mediaInstagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBellaSubscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips! Check out our FREE resources!Join our membership here.

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Original Air Date: September 23, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Charles D. Livingston Music:• Ben Bonnell For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny...

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREIn this episode, Tyson interviews paralegal Haley Binkowski to talk about what law firm owners are really getting wrong behind the scenes, and what to do instead. Haley pulls back the curtain on how overpromising to clients, poor communication, and constant “progress” without proper implementation can create chaos and burnout for your team.She shares how boundaries with both clients and attorneys protect quality work, why overreliance on call transcripts and AI summaries is causing a “time tax,” and how half‑implemented tools drain productivity instead of saving it. Haley also walks through the training gaps she's lived through, how she's building a multi‑media training system, and why regular check‑ins and game‑planning with your A‑players matter more than you think.They wrap by tackling uncomfortable truths: relying too heavily on one superstar, letting C‑players linger, and how an owner's mental health and pace directly spill over into every person in the firm. If you want your team to stay, grow, and actually like working with you, this episode is required listening.In this episode, you'll learn:How overpromising timelines to clients quietly creates stress, mistakes, and resentment on your team.Why overreliance on call transcripts and AI summaries is adding a “time tax” instead of saving time and what to do instead.How to stop drowning your staff in half‑implemented tools and start rolling out tech with real training and ownership.What great training looks like from a paralegal's perspective, including multi‑media SOPs and in‑the‑flow tooltips.How A‑players experience C‑players, and why failing to address underperformance pushes your best people out.Simple ways to transfer authority from attorney to staff so clients respect and communicate with non‑lawyer team members.The check‑in rhythms and conversations that make team members feel heard, supported, and willing to speak up before they burn out.The uncomfortable truth about your mental health as an owner and why you need to slow down if you want a stable, high‑performing firm.Highlights00:00 – Why Tyson wanted a paralegal to call out law firm owners00:54 – The number one thing: healthy boundaries with clients and attorneys02:59 – Over‑promising, “time tax,” and overreliance on call transcripts07:16 – New tech, tool overload, and half‑implemented systems09:29 – How to actually roll out and adopt new tools with the team10:42 – Getting real feedback from the people using tools every day12:02 – Shiny objects, duplicate tools, and wasted subscription spend13:51 – The training disaster: moving from estate planning to probate15:39 – Building ideal training: docs, visuals, and click‑by‑click videos17:16 – In‑the‑flow training: tooltips and instructions where work happens19:03 – Boundary violations: after‑hours asks and “just one more favor”22:24 – Capacity, marbles in the cup, and reassigning work25:21 – A‑players, C‑players, and the cost of not acting26:47 – What makes great employees feel respected and valued29:02 – Letting paralegals help design the game plan29:56 – Why good people still leave good firms31:26 – Transferring authority so clients respect non‑lawyer staff33:32 – What owners should start doing in the next 30 days34:59 – What owners should stop doing immediately36:01 – The one thing owners don't want to hear: slow down

Original Air Date: September 23, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Charles D. Livingston Music:• Ben Bonnell For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny...

As a homeschooling mom of seven, one of the things I coach on most often is setting healthy boundaries with your children to protect your peace.  So many parents are afraid of their children's push back and negative reactions, so you hesitate to create rules and enforce boundaries. But that only leaves you feeling stuck, trapped, and at the mercy of your children.  In this episode, I'm going to teach you how to stop letting your child's potential reaction manage your parenting.  I'm sharing four real-life examples of boundaries that come up frequently in parenting, covering issues like repetitive asking, responding to disrespect, and enforcing rules about chores and assignments.  I rarely give out scripts, but I'm giving you the exact dialogue I use in my own home so you can hear my tone and tweak the wording to feel natural and right for your family. Grab your earbuds and join me to learn how to calmly, respectfully, and confidently step into your role as the leader and maintain a peaceful inner dialogue in: The Boundary Scripts That Stop Your Child's Emotions From Running the House. Grab your free Happy, Holy Homeschool Blueprint to plan your year with the Lord Here! Get the details for the new pricing structure of Happy, Holy Mama MEMBERSHIP here!

The Orchard's Boundary Hid a Forgotten Crime That Poisoned Us AllBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dark-mysteries-the-strange-and-unusual-podcast-2026--5684156/support.Darkest Mysteries Online

Send Gemma a messageIn this episode of Healing for Love, Dr. Gemma Gladstone explores the early warning signs of controlling, narcissistic and potentially coercive relationship dynamics - particularly the subtle behaviours that many women dismiss, minimise or explain away in the beginning.This episode is not about blame. It is about prevention, awareness and learning to trust yourself earlier.Gemma breaks down: why some controlling behaviours can initially look like care or protection  how love bombing and boundary crossing often work together  the subtle ways controlling people gradually erode your autonomy  why narcissistic and coercively controlling individuals struggle to tolerate your individuality and separateness  how early manipulation often appears through “small” interactions  why boundary creeping, guilt, criticism and emotional pressure matter  the connection between control, entitlement and coercive dynamics  why many women ignore or override their early instincts  the importance of recognising what gets in the way of leaving early  how schemas such as abandonment, emotional deprivation, subjugation and self-sacrifice can keep women stuck in unhealthy dynamics Gemma also discusses: emotional manipulation  intrusive behaviour disguised as care  isolation tactics  shame sensitivity and rage reactions  dependency-building behaviours  subtle control around appearance, friendships and daily choices  the psychological function of coercive control Most importantly, this episode highlights why early recognition matters.The sooner unhealthy dynamics are recognised, the easier it becomes to protect your sense of self, your wellbeing and your future.In this episode: What coercive control actually is  Why control often begins subtly  The difference between care and control  Early signs of dangerous relationship dynamics  Boundary crossing and “boundary creep”  Why love bombing can feel confusing  How controlling partners gradually isolate women  Why healthy partners tolerate difference and autonomy  How schemas can interfere with self-protection  Why taking relationships slowly matters Support the show

We talk a lot about burnout, overwhelm, and productivity — but not nearly enough about the invisible mental gymnastics happening behind the scenes. The remembering, anticipating, overthinking, emotional labor, and “just handling it” that so many women carry every single day. Not just at home, but at work too. In this episode, Nicole sits down with Dr. Liane Davey — known as the Teamwork Doctor — to unpack the concept of “thought load” and why high-achieving women are especially vulnerable to carrying way too much of it. Liane is a New York Times bestselling author, leadership advisor to Fortune 500 companies, and author of the book Thought Load: Manage the Madness and Free Your Team to Do Great Work. Together, they explore how over-functioning gets rewarded in workplaces, why busyness and productivity can become traps, and how to stop becoming everyone else's emotional support system and human reminder app. In This Episode, We Explore: What “thought load” actually is — and why it's draining women at work Why high-achieving women often become the default problem-solvers for everyone else The difference between being busy, productive, and actually impactful How to determine what truly matters instead of trying to do everything Why managing attention matters more than managing time How to stop becoming the go-to person for everyone's problems Boundary-setting strategies that don't require becoming cold or unavailable Why letting go is necessary if you want to grow into leadership Because the higher you want to climb, the more willing you have to be to let go of the roles, responsibilities, and expectations that are keeping you stuck. Thank you to our sponsors! Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free! Families are better when they're working together… go to myskylight.com/WOMANSWORK for $30 off your Skylight Calendar. Become a Fora Advisor today at Foratravel.com/woman  Connect with Liane: Website: https://lianedavey.com/  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Thoughtload-Manage-Madness-Free-Great/dp/1774586517 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianedavey/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drlianedavey  IG: https://www.instagram.com/lianedavey  Related Podcast Episodes: How To Tame Your Inner Critic (Without Gaslighting Yourself) with Megan Dalla-Camina | 354 VI4P - Head Trash and Giving Grace on the Journey (Chapter 7) Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!

Most of us don't need more advice; we need clarity. We build inner walls to survive, believing that being the strong one who never needs help is what success looks like. We outwork and outlast everything until we stand at the top alone, in a silence we rarely talk about."The Beautiful Boundary" is a pushback against the isolation of the castle. It is not about keeping the world out, but about the quiet, intentional decision of what belongs inside the gate. It is the honest truth that you cannot protect everything, and trying to do so only creates another wall. You are worth protecting, not just your image or your capacity to perform, but your integrity and your ability to be present.In this In-Between, the speaker sits with a challenging question: What if the highest form of love isn't self-sacrifice that leaves you hollow, but the courage to finally put yourself on the list of things worth protecting?What you'll hear: The difference between walls and boundaries: Why walls isolate out of fear, while boundaries invite in with clarity.Being needed vs. being loved: Why confusing the two leads to being useful to a relationship rather than actually being in it.Availability vs. Accessibility: How to move from a defensive posture of being always open to an intentional posture of deciding what moves through your channels.The reminder: Protecting what you love requires the courage to include yourself in that protection so you can better love those who matter most."A life you want is not built by carrying more. It's built by protecting what you love."Once a month, Rocky hosts Somewhere in the Middle, a gathering for people who are done performing and ready to be real. Link in show notes. Come be human with us.Get To Know RockyRocky Garza is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and host of Real with Rocky. He helps leaders trade performance for presence and to lead like themselves, not someone else.Connect with RockyCome be human with us at Somewhere in the Middle: https://www.rockygarza.com/confidenceFollow Rocky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockygarza/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rockygarza/Visit the website: https://www.rockygarza.com/

There's a version of boundaries we don't talk about enough. Not the empowering kind. Not the "protect your peace" Instagram quote kind. I mean the kind that once genuinely protected you… but now might quietly be keeping you disconnected, guarded, lonely, or stuck. The boundary that made perfect sense after heartbreak. The emotional distance that helped you survive chaos. The "I'm fine on my own" identity that once felt safe. And now? It might fit a little like an old jacket hanging in the closet—familiar, broken in, but not quite meant for the version of you you're becoming. In this conversation with Teresa Sabatine of Love Lizzy, we talk about the complicated space between self-protection and self-abandonment, the grief of outgrowing old identities, and how sometimes the things that once kept us safe can slowly start keeping us small. This conversation is warm, honest, deeply reflective, and full of those "oh… I've never thought about it like that before" moments. A few things we explore in this episode: • Why some boundaries start as protection but slowly become fear dressed up as safety • How grief shows up when you begin changing old relationship patterns • The difference between honoring yourself and emotionally hiding "Not every protective strategy is meant to become a permanent personality trait." One thing I hope you sit with after this episode: What if the thing you call a boundary is actually an old form of protection that doesn't quite fit anymore? If this episode felt like a conversation you needed, send it to someone who might need it too. And if you haven't already, make sure you're following Don't Cut Your Own Bangs so you don't miss next week's episode. And if you've been listening for a while, rating and reviewing the show genuinely helps more people find these conversations. Reflection question: What's one form of protection in your life that once helped you survive… but might not fit who you're becoming anymore? If this felt like a conversation you needed, share it with someone who needs it too, and follow so you don't miss next week. Guest Links: Love Lizzy Website: https://lovelizzy.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovelizzyco Mentioned in Episode: The Treasure Journal: https://danielleireland.com/journal Wrestling A Walrus: https://danielleireland.com/wrestling-a-walrus My Links: Website: https://danielleireland.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DontCutYourOwnBangs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontcutyourownbangs Listen to the Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VFZulonTvaa2HIPyJa4Tq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-cut-your-own-bangs/id1427579922

There are moments in life where we can feel that something larger is trying to move through us.More abundance.More visibility.More creativity.More love.More embodiment.More life force.But expansion amplifies everything:Old survival patterns.Boundary distortions.Over-giving.Creative burnout.Nervous system overwhelm.The fear of truly receiving what we say we want.In this podcast episode, I share the deeper philosophy behind the body of work I've been developing over the last several years around shadow contracts, rhythmic creation, life-force stewardship, embodied abundance, and what it means to consciously expand our capacity to hold more.This episode is for conscious creators, spiritually-led entrepreneurs, healers, visionaries, artists, mystics, and people who can feel themselves moving through a major energetic initiation into their next level.Inside this episode, I talk about:✨ The Lack Matrix vs. the Abundance Matrix✨ Why abundance is resonance✨ Shadow contracts and unconscious energetic depletion✨ Expanding your capacity to hold wealth, love, visibility, and creativity✨ Rhythm as a pathway to embodied abundance✨ Creative life force and regenerative living✨ The importance of preference, sensation, and nervous system coherence✨ Rhythmic “anomaly” practices and embodied creation✨ Finding your own unique rhythm with your craftI also share more about my new mentorship container:✨ Abundance by Craft ✨A 3-Month Wealth Rhythm MentorshipA space for people who are ready to consciously steward their life force, stabilize expansion, and create from resonance instead of depletion.If you'd like more information about the mentorship, you can join my email list or reach out directly.With love,Amanda✨ WANT TO GO DEEPER?

In this FYF episode, Lesley Logan delivers a list of ready-made responses for the moments when family, friends, or strangers say something offensive, intrusive, or just plain uncomfortable. She also celebrates a community win from a new Mat Pilates teacher trainee, and shares her own win about protecting her Intellectual Property after discovering AI-generated theft of her images. With a grounded mantra to close, this episode is a reminder that setting boundaries is an act of self-respect. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:How to respond when someone says something offensive in real time.Lines to use when family pushes politics you don't want to discuss.What to say when comments about your body won't stop.Boundary scripts for unwanted dating, family, or finance questions.How Lesley handled AI-generated theft of her images and brand.Episode References/Links:the Skimm' (@theskimm) - https://beitpod.com/theskimmSubmit your wins or questions - https://beitpod.com/questions If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! DEALS! DEALS! 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Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 0:48  Hello, Be It babe. Welcome to your mid month of May. FYF, it's our third of five Fridays. So we have a lot of May, May celebrations, which means that you have five chances of May to find something to celebrate, something to send in, something to remind yourself you're doing a great job. You are and you're on your way to being it till you see it and you're doing yourself a great job. So this thing that inspired me that I'm sharing with you, okay, here's the deal. It is quite possible that I shared it last fall, and if I didn't, I fucked up, and I'm sharing it with you now, because it does say how to set boundaries of family this Thanksgiving, if they say something offensive, but honestly, like because this world continues to be in a shit hole, and people around me that I like thought agreed with me on a lot of things, sometimes say things and I'm like, whoa, that's fucking offensive. I thought maybe we need a reshare. So if you need a reminder of this, here's what it is. So if someone says something offensive, doesn't have to be Thanksgiving, it can just be around you. What an odd thing to say out loud. I feel uncomfortable with the statement you just made. I don't get it. Can you explain that one? Wow. I'm not sure how to respond. That was an unkind thing to say. That's an inside thought. And so I like those. I think these are great, like, it's like, you, at least, can respond, and it maybe makes them think, if it doesn't. So if it's politics you want to avoid, then you can say, this isn't a conversation I like to have right now. Or you can say, I have a lot of thoughts in the state of the country, but I'd rather share them another time. You can also say I won't be engaged in talk about politics if we can't stick to other topics, I'll take a break from the table. That one's a little more confrontational. I'm not willing to be badgered right now, so I'm going to walk away and do all of those things. Remember, we are the five, we are like the people we hang out with. If comments about food or your body won't stop. So this is important because I really do believe that like stop commenting on women's bodies. We just fucking need to. It makes me feel uncomfortable when you talk about my body. So I'm going to end this here. I'm really trying to have a better relationship with myself this year, I'm going to ask that you not comment on my looks. I'm listening to my body and what it craves right now, let's focus on something else, rather than my plate. I thought we were past talking about people's weight in 2025. So I think that that's, you know I know that can sound like, oh my god, I'm gonna make them uncomfortable. Yeah, they're making you feel uncomfortable. We have to get good at making people who make us feel uncomfortable feel uncomfortable too. If your relationship status family planning is the unwanted subject, honestly, I would love to chat with you about blank rather than my dating life. I like to keep that private right now, I might not be engaged, but I have blank going on that I'm happy to talk about, instead. Kids aren't in my equation right now, I'd rather work on expanding my family when I'm ready. So those are all and I think you can like, you can change those to like fit your situation. But I do think like giving them something else to bring up is also fine, but like letting people know I want to talk about that, it's all, boundaries are kind, and if they're commenting on your finances, well fuck them. But you can say, if you're trying to help, I could use some advice on blank otherwise I'm good. So give them a thing that you want to talk about. Rather than getting all this unsolicited advice. I'm doing my best in a stressful economy. I'm managing my finances well and making progress towards my goals. That's all you need to know. And then if the question just fills what's the last one? If the question feels personal, a little too personal, this isn't something I want to talk about right now. That's a sensitive topic for me, let's talk about something else. Actually, I've been wanting to ask you about blank how's that going? So that one, you know that one might be a little spicy, but I hope these help. Feel free to look at the transcripts of this podcast, copy and paste it, put in your notes, easy to text to people who ask uncomfortable things or say, I'm you know. You just pull it up like, you know, you'll get better at it. But it's important, we have to have these things at the ready, because sometimes we're like, oh my god, I don't know what to say and they just, like, said something awful. Lesley Logan 4:49  Now for the wins. I, you know Be It babe, I got your back on these things. The win that I'm gonna share today is from CAGoodfellow, hi, Lesley. I've now started my class, Go Mat Pilates Teacher Training Course. I know this person, and this is a huge deal. So happy for you. I'm so happy for you. Give me a post on how it's going. Lesley Logan 5:10  All right, my win, and then I'll get you a mantra and get you on your way. So I found out that someone used AI to steal my images and write a shitty book. And I was like, oh my god, this is, like, so annoying. It's gonna take so long. And the team went to action, and Amazon took the book down in like, no time at all. We put it up there, proved that it was ours, our images, and they took it down. And when telling people about this shitty thing, I found out that other people were using my images, which like, you think, oh my god, that's gonna be so terrible. Yeah, it sucks. It feels violating in weird ways. I mean, like, it feels weird to even use that word violating, because it's like, is it? But like, it it is. And people are like, oh, don't let this take up your amazing energy. Here's the deal. You have to protect your IP so it does have to take some energy. But I'm really proud of how I've been able to trust the team to find a new system and to put in place to to take care of this situation, and it not keep me up at night, but we are taking action, legal actions, where, where we can. But I didn't let it like derail the goals I had that week. I was like, okay, this is happening. What can we do? What are our steps? What's our first step of action and and then work on from that, I it's just really, it's really nice not to like, end up in a puddle of like, woe is me. Now I've got to do this, too. And in asking for help, I got to see how many of you are like, here to support the work that we're doing, and you understand what that means. And because of you, we're finding out the images that are being used that are like in hidden places a little harder, and I'm so grateful. So if you see images of me, they're not on my flash cards and they're not my posters, most likely I did not give them permission to use them, so just send it, and if I did, I'll let you know. Lesley Logan 6:56  All right, your mantra is, each part of me is worthy of love, each part of me is worthy of love. Each part of you is worthy of love, Be It babe. Thanks so much for being here. Until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 7:13  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod.Brad Crowell 7:55  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 8:00  It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co.Brad Crowell 8:05  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 8:12  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals.Brad Crowell 8:15  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. And finally to Meridith Root for keeping us all on point and on time.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nonprofit burnout is real and nonprofit leaders are carrying more than ever before.In this episode, Tosha Anderson sits down with productivity coach and Winning the Week co-author Demir Bentley to talk about sustainable leadership, weekly planning, productivity systems, and how nonprofit professionals can stop living in constant overwhelm.If you constantly feel behind, struggle to disconnect from work, or feel guilty setting boundaries, this episode will help you rethink what healthy leadership actually looks like.In this conversation, we discuss: ✔ Why nonprofit professionals experience extreme burnout ✔ How perfectionism and urgency culture hurt organizations ✔ Why weekly planning creates calm and clarity ✔ The importance of operational systems and delegation ✔ How leaders unintentionally create organizational dependency ✔ Boundary-setting strategies for mission-driven leaders ✔ Practical habits to reduce overwhelm immediatelyThis episode is packed with actionable strategies nonprofit executives can start using this week.

What is the difference between a boundary and a wall? Watch this video to think about the differences and when you might want to consider one vs the other.     Karla Downing's passion is to see individuals, marriages, and families set free from dysfunction, scriptural misunderstanding, and emotional pain personally and relationally. Her Christian relationship advice includes messages, books, and classes that provide practical solutions grounded in biblical truths, bringing balance and clarity to life and relationship issues. She also desires to equip ministry leaders and counselors to reach out more effectively to those struggling with difficult relationships, including abuse.   Website: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMyRelationship YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changemyrelationship Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J1B_7sEMADA

In this episode, we discuss how the conscious self remains separate from outside interactions.

Work stress is common. Constant anxiety, overwhelm and emotional exhaustion don't have to be.In this episode of The Potentialist Podcast Dr. Lee Koles breaks down the science behind workplace anxiety and shares practical, research-backed strategies to help you feel calmer, clearer and more in control at work.You'll learn -  • Boundary-setting strategies that protect your energy • Why support systems matter more than most people realize • Four actionable ways to cope with anxiety in high-pressure work environmentsAnd more!Whether you're feeling emotionally drained, overwhelmed by pressure or simply struggling to quiet your mind after work, this episode offers practical tools to help you reset and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.Take a deep breath. Your brain may be trying to protect you, but you are more capable than your anxiety wants you to believe. 

This week's Frankly is another edition of Wide Boundary News, where Nate invites listeners to view the constant churn of headlines through a wider-boundary lens. He begins with the misleading framing of recent oil production statistics by the United States, which blurs distinctions between crude oil and broader petroleum products. Nate uses this as a case study in how data can be technically correct, yet structurally misleading – particularly when used for political storytelling. The lens widens as he considers whether the peak of the carbon pulse could pass without clear public understanding, especially as access to the underlying data becomes more restricted and fragmented. Nate then moves into the geopolitical and physical consequences of energy strain, focusing on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as a critical chokepoint in global oil flows. He connects ongoing disruptions not only to price spikes, but also to how energy functions as a security commodity. These disruptions also extend into cascading effects on food systems, as things like fertilizer supply and cooking fuel reverse in access and affordability. Moving closer to home, Nate discusses the opening of Minnesota's Boundary Waters for copper-nickel mining, highlighting the tension between ecosystem protection and demand for mineral inputs to power any magnitude of energy transition. He also touches on the rapid expansion of AI data centers and the large share of electricity they use, framing this trend as the economic Superorganism diverting massive energy flows toward its cognitive layer, rather than only its muscular layer. Finally, Nate closes with a reflection on industrial livestock productivity as another expression of a system optimized for high output, but operating under energy conditions that may no longer hold.  Why do we need to think about energy as a security commodity? How much of our future depends on being told the truth? And what have we bred for – in cows, seed varieties, supply chains, cities, and financial systems – that we will not be able to feed, medicate, or transport on the backside of the carbon pulse? (Recorded May 5th, 2026)   Show Notes and More   Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future   Join our Substack newsletter   Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners  

How many of us dream of creating our own anime? With enough passion, resources, and dedication, Garnt Maneetapho turned that dream into reality with the 2025 announcement of Baan at Anime Expo. So, just when we thought we were done talking about anime shorts, we decided to discuss Gigguk's magnum opus, Baan.

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda finish their recap and review of "Cinder Vale," book 3 in Caroline Peckham and Suzanne Valenti's Sins of the Zodiac series. So you know what that means ... they got to the end so they can discuss THAT ENDING. They now understand all the DMs and texts they got about it. So don't listen just yet if you haven't finished or don't want to be spoiled. As to the rest of you: Let the happy squeals begin! Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

You did the hard thing. You said it. And then you felt worse. That guilt, that dread, that urge to immediately walk it back — that's not a sign you did something wrong. It's your nervous system doing exactly what it was designed to do. Just not for the life you're trying to build. In today's episode, I'm breaking down the 7 reasons the aftermath of a boundary feels like a crisis:  the grief, the identity disruption, the fear of abandonment, the cognitive dissonance, and what's actually happening in your body when a familiar dynamic gets disrupted. Because nobody told us the relief doesn't come right away. And that silence has led many people to give up on themselves too soon. New episode is out now. Link in bio.    Have a question or something you'd like me to talk about in a future episode? You can call the show and leave a voicemail or send me an email — I love hearing from you, and your feedback helps shape these conversations.  https://thanksforsharingpodcast.my.canva.site/thanks-for-sharing-links  

We often treat boundaries like concrete walls designed to keep people away. But what if their true purpose is to help us love better? This week, Pastor Josh and Katie Rose are breaking down the difference between healthy limits and relational withdrawal. We explore how to set boundaries that honor your soul while keeping you leaning toward—not away from—God and your community.

Considering the desire of the soul to experience something that is pleasurable—because we're naturally pleasure-seekers—sac-cid-ānanda is our constitution. However, we're limited by the boundary of our own mind. People take intoxication to try to cross that boundary, but then they find themselves degraded. Although they may have a "peak experience" or they may loosen inhibitions—which is one of the ways that people enjoy intoxication, they feel less inhibited—in any case, one's trying to cross a boundary. Śrīla Prabhupāda mentions in the Caitanya-caritāmṛta that by chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra, one may come to experience the sound of the mantra as being extraordinary. In other words, it's not routine; it's something that one's never heard before.This is the endeavor of most people: to try to enjoy something, they go to an amusement park to try to have an extraordinary experience—something that is outside of the ordinary. In fact: Ordinary: Comes from ordo, which means "according to order," or closely related with the idea of doing a routine—something you're used to doing according to an order.Extraordinary: Ex means "outside," and tra means "the state of something." So, extra means the state of being outside the ordinary.When you say "extraordinary," it means you've crossed the boundary of the order or the routine. The word mantra, of course, has those two parts: Man: The mind, which is the boundary-place we live in (a small place in our mind) and tra: can mean either a "tool" or trāyate, which means "to deliver." The mantra delivers us from the boundary of our mind. People say, "Well, that's fantastical! How could Kṛṣṇa expand Himself into 16,108 forms, accommodate His queens, and have palaces? That's not possible." This is because we are limited by the boundary of our own minds, and our perceptual horizon is not expanded enough to understand that. The mantra helps us to rise above the mind. When we have a peak experience in chanting, we would resemble what Prabhupāda mentions in his purport: you hear the sound and it is extraordinary. It's beyond what you have heard anywhere else. This is the point at which we may be attracted to the mantra. However, it requires practice, effort, and keeping the mind fixed on the mantra in order to experience such a thing. We may notice that the mind becomes bored because it considers the mantra to be "ordinary." It's helpful to cultivate knowledge that the mantra is not ordinary—it is Kṛṣṇa. It is our attention that becomes ordinary, and we take the mantra to be ordinary because we've not been able to focus on it. Because of rajas (passion), the mind is still seeking another peak experience: "It must be somewhere else." ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://vaisesikadasayatra.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://thefourquestionsbook.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark #makejapagreatagain #mantrameditation #chantharekrishnaandbehapy #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa

Main Topics Covered:-  Why sensitivity and empathy often increase as we awaken-  The difference between fixing and holding space-  A three-step energetic practice to stay embodied and clear-  How taking on others' energy can cause dissonance -  A short, repeatable mantra to return energy that doesn't belong to youThis is a segment from Aleya's coaching sessions. To join her live online coaching sessions, click on the link below: https://www.aleyadao.com/catalog/products/Live-Coaching-Sessions/721/Get a free month of the Cups of Consciousness meditations at:https://www.7cupsofconsciousness.com/

Pre-Order new book, The Price of Becoming www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver My Guest: Dr. Nicole LePera is the creator of The Holistic Psychologist, a platform with over 12 million followers, and the author of three New York Times bestselling books, including her newest, Reparenting the Inner Child. Key Learnings: Nicole was good at everything, so struggling meant failure. Her family's message was clear: success in life meant financial security through academics or athletics. The implicit message: you're worthy when you're bringing home A's, when you're winning the softball game. She quickly learned to identify things she wasn't immediately good at and just not pursue them. She filtered life, staying on the path of comfort. Your childhood adaptations don't leave. Nicole calls it the inner child. It doesn't matter how old you are or how far beyond your childhood you think you've gotten. It impacts you in reactions, in identities, in your way of being. What was once your best attempt at safety, security, or connection still drives behavior today. Not all adaptations are problems. Many continue to benefit us. The question isn't whether the adaptation is good or bad. The question is: are you choosing it, or is it choosing you? Nicole's drive for achievement created opportunities. It led to massive impact. But she still has the overachiever who wants to blow past her limits and say yes when she's exhausted but means no.   The Holistic Psychologist started in 2018, and Nicole had no idea it would explode. She was living in Philadelphia, operating within a private practice model. Within the first year, people from around the world were resonating, joining, and interested in working with her in this new way. But at the beginning, even learning how to speak on camera was such a big challenge. Her partner would say, "Say what you said to me earlier," and Nicole's mind would go blank. Just putting a camera in front of her was near debilitating. Boundaries are about knowing who and when to take feedback from. Sometimes the feedback from a loved one, while uncomfortable, is helpful to hear. Other times, it's a helpful boundary where you're not opening yourself up to the opinion of someone who has a different vantage point or is speaking from their own projection. That's allowed Nicole to create safety in herself, confidence in herself, which translates to flow. Several years in, Nicole's dad sat front row at her book event, crying with pride. In the beginning, her dad and mom would ask, "Why do you have to use us as the example? Why do you have to share about our family?" Nicole would explain: " This is the only experience I can speak from, and our family's experience is so common. To see her dad, who came from a family largely shut down emotionally, crying in understanding and pride, was overwhelming and validating for why she does this work. At 13, Nicole was getting straight A's but unraveling on the inside. She was socially shy, struggled to order food at restaurants, and had very few friends. Then she discovered alcohol and pot made her feel comfortable. That anxiety she lived with suddenly felt freer. She would stumble through the living room at night, her parents already in bed, then wake up at 6:00 AM the next day, pitch a softball tournament, win it, and seemingly be fine. Her parents had no idea. She was very good at suppressing her emotions and coping. By contrast, on the surface, it seemed like she was doing well. They were a family who didn't really talk about emotions, so they had no indication. The drive itself isn't the problem. It's the energy that inspires action. Nicole's dad worked into the night to support the family. Her mom would say, "why not 100?" when Nicole brought home a 96. That translated into drive and ambition. That's not a problem. For a lot of us, it's the energy that inspires action and translates into impact. It can become a problem when we have no limits to our working, where we exhaust ourselves and burn out, where we don't feel worthy in moments of inaction or rest. The marker of a healthy relationship with drive is flexibility. When you're forced to stop because you're sick, exhausted, emotionally overwhelmed, or someone else needs you, can you be flexible enough to do that without feeling terrible about yourself? The ability to choose to say, "Okay, contextually speaking, I need to pause," and still feel okay about yourself, that's the marker.   Hold space for both: acknowledging harm and taking agency. Other people have contributed to our discomfort. Maybe parents didn't meet our needs. If we don't acknowledge that, we suppress. But we also can't stay stuck in anger and resentment. A true boundary isn't demanding that someone else be different. That's still giving away your agency. A true boundary is saying: you've hurt me, and I'm gonna take responsibility that I'm allowing it. I'm gonna show up differently now to limit the impact of what you're doing. Talking about trauma can keep it alive in your body. Trauma doesn't live in logic and understanding. It lives in your body. It lives in habits and reactions. Your mind is so powerful that you can think something and feel as if you're living it in that moment. If you're going week after week talking about all the things that are hurting you, you're continuing to keep that alive in your body. Holistic psychology bridges the gap between mind and body. Traditional psychology focused solely on the mind. The CBT model says if we think differently, we produce different feelings, then different actions. But Nicole was missing the body. Our nervous system, our earliest environments, neurobiologically created patterns wired into us. Science now shows we maintain the ability to change throughout our lives. Drop into your body. Where is your attention right now? Are you feeling your muscles, your heels impacting the earth, where you're sitting? Or are you so lost in thought you're disconnected? Jaw clenched? Fists clenched? Shoulders up to your ears? Holding your breath? Breathing short and quick from your chest? These are markers that your body is under stress right now. Once you have that information, make small shifts. Slow and deepen your breath. Elongate your exhale just a little longer than your inhale. If your movements are quick, slow them down. If you're holding tension, release it. Now you're regulating your body so you can show up differently. Meditation is just awareness. It's not sitting cross-legged trying to make your mind quiet. Life can be a meditative experience. Thoughts are helpful. They're where we create things, have insights. The goal isn't a blank, quiet mind. The goal is awareness. Nicole calls it her spaceship. Her protective habit for so long has been to dissociate, to disconnect. She pursued clinical psychology where she can live in her mind. When what she's feeling in her body is too uncomfortable, the quickest path out is to distract herself with someone else, with the next achievement. This work has made Nicole's relationships more real. More authentic. More grounded in vulnerability, messiness, emotion as opposed to curated versions of who she thinks she needs to be. What she's most familiar with is dealing with all her feelings alone. The Harvard study found one thing leads to a happy life: love. Ryan referenced the longitudinal Harvard study that has gone on for 90 years studying what leads to a happy life. At the end of the day, it's love. The ones who live the happiest, longest, most fruitful lives are surrounded by people they love and who love them.  What a gift it is to be loved for all of yourself, not just the perfect parts. When you can show someone all of yourself, your messiness, the things you hid and kept secret, and still be loved. The overachiever gets to show more parts of herself, and people don't abandon her. They stay. That's the love most of us are striving for. We are all a bunch of messy humans trying to figure it out as we go. Nicole's champagne moment a year from now: presence and beingness. Whatever is happening or not happening in her life, she's celebrating the celebration of that moment. Being alive. Feeling the gratitude, the joy. Not focusing on what was produced to give her the opportunity to celebrate, but being present to the life around her. The taste of the champagne, the humans surrounding her in that moment.  Reflection Questions Which childhood adaptations are still driving your behavior today? Are you choosing them, or are they choosing you? When was the last time you actually dropped into your body and checked: am I tense? Am I holding my breath? Am I stressed? Who in your life sees all of you, not just the polished version, and loves you anyway? More Learning #547: Dr. Michael Gervais - Stop Worrying About What People Think of You #140: Dr. Carol Dweck - The Power of a Growth Mindset #229: Dr. Henry Cloud - Be So Good They Can't Ignore You Podcast Chapters 00:00 Book Announcement  01:08 Show Intro and Guest Setup  02:36 Good at Everything: The Hidden Cost  06:47 When Therapy Stopped Working  09:32 How The Holistic Psychologist Started on Instagram  11:20 Purpose, Fame, and Setting Boundaries  15:06 How Her Family Reacted to the Spotlight  19:21 At 13: Straight A's and Self-Medicating  22:12 What Her Parents Missed  23:48 Drive vs. Worthiness: Where It Becomes a Problem  29:20 Why Flexibility Beats Rigidity  31:03 Agency vs. Blame in Therapy  31:57 When Therapy Becomes an Excuse  33:47 What a Real Boundary Actually Is  35:44 The "Bad Therapy" Debate  38:50 What Holistic Psychology Actually Means  41:35 Daily Body Practices, Not Retreats  44:06 How to Drop Into Your Body  46:38 Meditation Is Just Awareness  49:36 Why Vulnerability Makes Relationships Real  52:07 The Harvard Study: Love Is Everything  55:36 The Champagne Question: Being Present  57:33 EOPC  

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The dragon, or serpent, in myth and story, is the coiling, spiraling power of nature itself. And so, how cultures have treated the dragon depends a lot on how they view nature and how they view the world. Some have celebrated and honored the serpent power, some have sought to harness or direct it, others to contain or tame it, while some have labeled it as chaos and sought to subdue and slay it. The history of the Western world's relationship with dragons and serpents is fraught, and Western mythic tradition is rife with monstrous serpent beings that are vilified as 'evil'.  How does this primal undulant power come to be seen as 'evil'? As author Veronica Strang explains, it has to do with how human beings interact with forces we cannot control. With the rise of large scale societies, forces outside the civilizational order — floods, unpredictable weather, and movements of the water cycle — became labeled as 'chaos.' Whereas once 'chaos' signified primal oceanic generativity, chaos became seen as wanton disorder, and in Western tradition, a polarity forms between that which is stable and eternal and good that which is shifting and changing and undulant and evil. This dichotomy — this fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of stability and movement, of boundary and flow — informs the entire history of the Western world and is still playing itself out across the sociocultural, political, and spiritual spectrum today.  In traditional systems, this power is not dichotomized but is met with deep protocol, in which it is understood that the dragon-serpent power is not to be vilified, nor is it to be invoked without caution. For in relational polytheistic systems, there may be serpent powers that are helpful and those that aren't, and there may be powers that require deep preparation before they are met. So the dragon-serpent asks us — what does it mean to be in real relationship with that which is awesome, powerful, and potentially dangerous? How do we treat... the dragon? Featuring interviews with author Veronica Strang, Nyoongar Elder Noel Nannup, Shipibo professor Eli Sanchez Pakan Meni, and Mythosomatic practitioner Eve Bradford and featuring music from Victor Sakshin, Travis Puntarelli, Jeunae Elita, and Marya Stark, enjoy this spiraling journey that concludes our exploration of THE DRAGON. Support the show

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