Podcasts about burdens

Tracy Bonham came on to the national scene in 1996 when she released The Burdens of Being Upright, 30 years later she's still making big waves in the music industry. Tracy has had a busy year she released her album Sky Too Wide, her Christmas single Un-F*k This F*kt Up Christmas and she's getting ready for "The Burdens of Being Upright" anniversary! She was nice enough to stop by the show! Doc and Tracy talk about when Tracy took off in the music industry in 1996, inspirations of the time, the changing music industry in 2000, getting compliments from Bill Clinton, knowing and working with Fred Armisen, writing a new Christmas song and so much more! Meanwhile on the rest of the show, Doc shows Mike his true Christmas spirit as they both agree that a meal from Bobby Flay would really hit the spot! Introduction: 0:00:25 Birthday Suit 1: 12:35 Ripped from the Headlines: 15:49 Shoutouts: 34:06 Tracy Bonham Interview: 39:07 Mike C Top 3: 1:28:09 Birthday Suit 2: 1:41:25 Birthday Suit 3: 1:45:26

Send us a textIN THE first of two episodes focusing on Legacy Burdens, Emma and Gayle talk about the many benefits of learning this fascinating aspect of the IFS model. We discuss what exactly they are, how you might spot them and discuss the bigger picture in terms of their effects on wider society.  Be sure to join us again after Christmas for part two where we go into detail with a case study.Emma E Redfern MBACP (Snr Accred) initially trained in humanistic integrative psychotherapy. Emma is a certified IFS psychotherapist as well as approved IFS clinical consultant. She edited Internal Family Systems Therapy: supervision and consultation (2022, Routledge) and authored Transitioning to Internal Family Systems Therapy: A companion for therapists and practitioners (2023, Routledge). Her most recent publication, co-edited with Helen Foot, is Freeing Self: IFS Beyond the Therapy Room (2023) .See www.emmaredfern.co.uk for details of workshops and articles as well as books. You can also follow Emma on Linked In.Gayle Williamson (MIACP) initially trained in humanistic integrative psychotherapy. She took one of the alternative routes to IFS training now available, through IFSCA and the Adler College, Canada. She works fulltime as a pure-IFS psychotherapist and also writes widely on mental health. Her most recent article 'The Myth of Mental Illness' is published in the latest IAHIP professional journal. Gayle runs small-group, online trainings and skills workshops for IFS beginners as well as group supervision. She also edited Emma's book, Transitioning to Internal Family Systems Therapy: A companion for therapists and practitioners. See www.ferneytherapy.ie for further info, resources and Gayle's articles.

This month we're celebrating a huge milestone — 50 episodes of Punk Therapy! To mark the moment, we're bringing back one of our most loved conversations from 2023: our interview with the extraordinary Dr. Sharon Stanley.Sharon's work has been a significant influence on both of us over the years. Her somatic, relational, deeply human approach to healing has shaped so much of how we think about therapy — and continues to infuse the way we show up with our clients, our students, and our community. Revisiting this episode felt like the perfect way to honour where we've come from and where we're heading.And in some beautiful timing… this episode coincides with the release of a completed PhD from one of your hosts — a project exploring the meeting place of interpersonal neurobiology, somatics, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. It's work that has been simmering behind the scenes for years, and it's finally ready to be shared.If you're curious to read it or want to dive deeper into the ideas that quietly underpin many of our conversations, you're warmly invited to reach out:Email us at: doctort@punktherapy.comWe'll happily send you a copy.It feels special to celebrate 50 episodes by revisiting a conversation that has meant so much to us — and to pair it with the release of work that's been part of this podcast's DNA from the beginning.Thank you for being with us on this journey. Here's to many more episodes, many more conversations, and many more ways of exploring what it means to heal — together. —CW: Physical assault, trauma, and suicideDr. T and the Truth Fairy welcome Dr. Sharon Stanley - renowned psychotherapist, author, and developer of the psychotherapeutic model of somatic transformation - to the show. They have a searching and revealing conversation with Dr. Stanley about her career and the decades of work she has done with humans and trauma. Sharon Stanley describes her work as “relational to the core” and explains how her somatic work uses relationship to at times discern a particular technique. She shares the personal story of how she first became interested in trauma and how her study moved into the idea of somatic transformation from there. Dr. Stanley also names many foundational figures whom she has drawn insight from along the way.The discussion Dr. T and the Truth Fairy have with Sharon Stanley involve how Sharon keeps boundaries in the relationship formed through trauma bonding, what the intersubjective field is, and the six steps of somatic transformation. Sharon describes what ‘meaning making' encompasses and she invites Dr. T and Truth Fairy into a brief thematic reflection. This episode sheds light on how much Truth Fairy has learned from Dr. Stanley and why she has been mentioned so frequently on PUNK Therapy. It gives insight into her intentions and careful trauma healing methods.“When we do have an experience of going through something together, we can have an experience called trauma bonding. And the trauma bonding is a kind of an enmeshment where I feel what you feel, you feel what I feel. And we don't have clear boundaries. And that kind of leads me a little bit further into your question that working professionally with trauma, it's relational, but the boundaries are very clear. And how to make sure [in] those boundaries that there's a time, there's a place, there's a way we will, it's almost like a ritual that we will follow.” -  Dr. Sharon StanleyAbout Sharon Stanley, PhD:Over the past 17 years Sharon Stanley has developed and taught an emerging curriculum for healing trauma to thousands of  mental health practitioners. The educational experience of ST actively engages psychotherapists in exploring emerging research and practices in their own professional and personal lives. Sharon then applies their findings to the ongoing development of Somatic Transformation.As an instructor for Somatic Transformation, Sharon has had the privilege of teaching psychotherapists from Canada, United States, Middle East and Europe. Her doctoral studies at the University of Victoria involved research into the development of empathy in caregivers working with traumatized children and identifies the transformative effects of ST as an amplification of empathic connection. Sharon has been engaged in a small study group with Dr. Allan Schore, a well-known neuroscientist, for 18 years. She lives and practices psychotherapy on Bainbridge Island, just outside of Seattle.  Her book, Relational and Body-Centered Practices for Healing Trauma: Lifting the Burdens of the Past was published by Routledge in 2016 and is used by psychotherapists interested in a humanistic, developmental, body-centered, relational approach to healing trauma.Resources discussed in this episode:“Relational and Body-Centered Practices for Healing Trauma” by Sharon Stanley, PhDJudith HermanEdith SteinJohn O'DonohueMatryoshka dollsMax van ManenSuicide Hotlines and Prevention Resources Around the World---Punk Therapy: website |emailDr. Sharon Stanley: somatic transformation website | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the most meaningful gift ever given was wrapped in burial spices? This exploration of the wise men's gift of myrrh turns our comfortable Christmas sentiments upside down, revealing a profound truth: Jesus wasn't born just to live, but to die for us. Myrrh—a fragrant resin extracted only by wounding a tree—served as a burial spice in the ancient world, making its presence at a birthday celebration both startling and prophetic. Drawing from Isaiah 53's powerful prophecy that the Messiah would be pierced for our transgressions, we're confronted with the reality that Jesus entered our world specifically to carry our suffering. This isn't abstract theology—it's deeply personal. Every burden we shoulder, every pain we hide, every wound we nurse was meant to be laid at His feet. The cradle only makes sense when we see the cross on the horizon. Jesus' radical humility in becoming vulnerable and dependent, ultimately leading to death on a cross, wasn't tragedy but triumph. His suffering broke death's dominion forever. The question we must wrestle with is this: What are we carrying that Jesus came to take? Are we showing contempt for His kindness by insisting on bearing our own burdens, or will we respond like the wise men—bowing, surrendering, and offering everything to the King who gave everything for us?Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@CelebrateChurchCelebrateChurch is led by Pastor Noah Rollins.Our vision is for people to MEET JESUS so they can go out and BE JESUS.Stay Connected! Visit us at 1000 South Sycamore Avenue in Sioux Falls, SD.Website: https://www.celebrate.church/CelebrateChurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CelebrateSF/Celebrate Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebrate.church

This episode explores the power of Christ's light to lift burdens, break yokes, and bring hope into the pressures we face at the end of the year. Whether you're carrying financial strain, family expectations, or the weight of a difficult season, discover how the promise of Isaiah shines personally into your life. Step into 2026 with renewed freedom and light.#BreakingBurdens #ChristmasMessage #CITAMChurchOnline #ChurchEveryday

Send us your feedback — we're listeningMatthew 6:31–33 — Evening Prayer for Healing from Financial Stress, December Burdens and the Fear of Not Having Enough From London to Lagos, from Dublin to Manila, from Chicago to Johannesburg — recorded live here in London, England — a global 8 P.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV). Matthew 6:31–33 — “So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?' or ‘What shall we drink?'… But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness…” Philippians 4:19 — “My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.” As evening settles, global searches rise for relief from financial stress, uncertainty and December pressure. Matthew 6:31–33 is one of today's most-accessed scriptures for trust, provision and release from the fear of not having enough. Prayer  Father, tonight I bring every financial worry and every December burden before You. Heal the fear of not having enough, the pressure to provide and the anxiety that rises with bills and expectations. Calm my thoughts, steady my heart and remind me that You are my source and my strength. Open doors of provision, guide my decisions and protect my home from unnecessary strain. Replace fear with trust, worry with peace and heaviness with hope. Let Your presence bring clarity, rest and confidence into my finances tonight. Prayer Points prayer for provision, prayer for peace, prayer for clarity, prayer for financial healing, prayer for strength, prayer for calm, prayer for hope Life Application  Speak Matthew 6:31–33 tonight, trusting God to provide, to guide your decisions and to lift financial stress from your heart. Declaration I declare that God provides for every need and lifts financial fear from my life tonight. Call to Action Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.24-Hour Arc ConnectorPrevious: 6 P.M. — Global Nations in CrisisThis Episode: 8 P.M. — Healing from Financial StressNext: 10 P.M. — Healing for Burnout and Spiritual Renewalmatthew 6 prayer, financial stress prayer, december financial healing, christmas money worries, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcastSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

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Have you ever had a reality check? A time that rocks you? Today this message is for the person who is carrying regret. For the person who is weighed down by burdens. The person who is far from God. Pastor Jeremy preaches about the God who loves you, sees you, and will carry your burdens.

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This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to⁠ outcomesrocket.com Thoughtful, problem-first innovation drives real clinical impact in healthcare. In this episode, Saul Marquez and Ed Gaudet from Censinet host Dr. Jason Hill, Innovation Officer at Ochsner Health, and David Leingang, Director of Innovation Data Science at Ochsner Health, to discuss how their team uses machine learning, workflow redesign, and data-driven insights to reduce physician message burden and improve patient routing. They share how analyzing 2.4 million inbox messages revealed that 4% were tied to weight-loss drugs, prompting the creation of a new weight-management digital medicine program instead of an AI tool. They explain how reorganizing message flows, adding e-visits, and using ML to uncover hidden system strain has improved efficiency, while predictive deterioration models saved lives but had to be retrained as outcomes changed. The conversation closes with an exploration of value-based care, problem-solving in AI, and the AHEAD Network's role in advancing healthcare innovation. Tune in and learn how practical AI, smarter workflows, and cross-industry collaboration are reshaping modern healthcare! Resources Connect with and follow Jason Hill on LinkedIn. Follow and connect with David Leingang on LinkedIn. Follow Ochsner Health on LinkedIn and explore their website!

Hi, I'm John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you're listening to Share Life Today.   Are you excited for the Christmas season? Or are these days a little harder for you? Many people find that the time leading up to Christmas can be challenging and the joy can be lacking—especially after experiencing a big loss in their life. It may make this season not be so merry and bright. But can I encourage you with something from God's Word? In his prophecy about Christ's coming to earth, Isaiah wrote in chapter nine, "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. [...] For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given." This child was none other than Christ the Lord, Who is our Prince of Peace and has promised to carry our burdens. And I myself have experienced this joy and peace that passes all understanding that can only come from Him. And we have the privilege to share this with those that are hurting around us. For more, visit sharelife.today.

Challenge yourself to listenpast the thoughts,past the world,to (t)His Love.I listen past everythinguntil I can feel You. That's why I can say, 'I love you'. I know You. And it's lifting.That weight (and that 'wait')--it's lifted. (S)he took it from both of us, and made it Light. Smile like it.Relax like it.I love you I Am younik Support the show:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings__________________________________________Today's Quotes:"And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing." Isaiah 10:27"If with deep faith, devotion and love you can exclaim: 'Mother, come to me, I cannot pass my days without you', rest assured, the Universal Mother will spread out Her arms and clasp you to Her heart. Don't look up to Her only as a mysterious refuge in your hour of distress. Keep in mind, She is always very, very near as the Force that guides your life. She Herself is the supreme refuge of every sentient being. With this conviction proceed. She will take the brunt of your burdens from your shoulders and make them light." -Sri Anandamayi Ma"From the depths of slumber, As I ascend the spiral stairway of wakefulness, I will whisper:God! God! God!Thou art the food, and when I break my fast Of nightly separation from Thee, I will taste Thee, and mentally say:God! God! God!No matter where I go, the spotlight of my mind Will ever keep turning on Thee;And in the battle din of activity, my silent war-cry will be:God! God! God!When boisterous storms of trials shriek, And when worries howl at me, I will drown their noises, loudly chanting:God! God! God!When my mind weaves dreamsWith threads of memories,Then on that magic cloth will I emboss:God! God! God!Every night, in time of deepest sleep, My peace dreams and calls, Joy! Joy! Joy!And my joy comes singing evermore:God! God! God!In waking, eating, working, dreaming, sleeping, Serving, meditating, chanting, divinely loving, My soul will constantly hum, unheard by any:God! God! God!" -Paramhansa Yogananda"The longer the tea bag sits in the cup, the stronger the tea. The longer you sit in God's word, the strong your Faith." - @Refreshedquotes "Sit by my side and stay silent. I will do the rest!" - Shirdi Sai Baba

Two of my favorite teachers started collaborating with one another to help us to individually, and collectively, release our burdens, heal, and deepen connection: Internal Family Systems (IFS) founder Richard Schwartz and group facilitator Thomas Hübl. Today, they share their process, helpful exercises and tools, and more from their new book, Releasing Our Burdens. For links to my previous episodes with Dick and Thomas, and all the show notes, head to my Substack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode of The Built Different Podcast, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Marq James, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Christian Care Ministry, the organization behind Medi-Share, the nation’s leading Christian healthcare sharing program. Marq unpacks the powerful origin story of Christian Care Ministry, explains the difference between healthcare sharing and traditional insurance, and shares how Medi-Share offers a biblical, community-centered alternative rooted in generosity, stewardship, and the early church model in Acts. Together, Zach and Marq break down why healthcare costs are skyrocketing, what families need to know during Open Enrollment, and how healthcare sharing can create significant financial margin without compromising Christian conviction. The conversation also dives deep into the issues families are facing right now, from the post-COVID mental health crisis, to the rising need for whole-person care. Marq shares how CCM is meeting these challenges through expanded counseling access, Christ-centered support, and a culture shaped by prayer, Scripture, and spiritual wellness. Drawing from his own battle with long-term COVID symptoms, Marq reflects on how his faith grounded him through recovery and why spiritual health must return to the center of the healthcare conversation. If you’ve ever wondered whether faith-based healthcare sharing is right for your family, this episode provides the clarity, hope, and practical insight you need. Links: Find Our More About Christian Care Ministry: https://shorturl.at/aBBDX Find Out More About Medishare: https://shorturl.at/UIa9l Get Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Counsel or Care Today: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Send us a textPhone lines are jammed. Staff are overwhelmed. Patients wait, hang up, or fall through the cracks entirely. Meanwhile, the pressure to improve access keeps climbing.In this Executive Feature, Chetan Reddy, Founder and CEO of Confido Health,  joins host, David E. Williams to discuss why patient access is breaking down, how AI voice agents can resolve routine calls instantly, and what it takes for practices to improve patient experience without adding staff.

A demon in disguise finds the straw (or mountain) that breaks the monkey's back.

Sermon by Pastor BJ VanAmanRecorded November 23, 2025

2024-01-15 - Preparations Through Burdens： Exodus 1-2_10 [KDSiJNMxUBY] by Salvador Flores III

Preached at Gospel Lighthouse in Bossier City, La.www.Churchlighthouse.com

Dive into an inspiring masterclass on the People Not Titles podcast as host Steve Kaempf sits down with Vincent Auricchio, a distinguished Chicago real estate attorney from Auricchio Law Offices, for his third appearance. With over 27 years of experience, Vince shares profound insights on blending faith and ethics into high-stakes legal and business decisions, proving that prioritizing people over profit isn't just noble it's a blueprint for lasting success in the competitive world of real estate.The Truth About Real Estate No One Tells You: A Top Attorney Exposes EverythingIn this episode, Vince opens up about his journey from medical malpractice litigation to becoming a go-to expert in residential and commercial real estate across Illinois and Indiana. He breaks down the stark differences in transaction processes between the two states, emphasizing why Illinois' attorney-driven model offers superior protection for buyers and sellers through mandatory surveys, thorough title reviews, and collaborative teamwork with agents. Vince also dissects the 2024 NAR settlement's real-world impact—or lack thereof—on Chicago's market, where sellers continue to cover buyer agent commissions to keep deals moving smoothly. He defends the undeniable value of buyer agents, highlighting their 50+ behind-the-scenes tasks that turn complex transactions into seamless experiences.00:00:00 - Introduction and Vince's Distinguished Background00:02:07 - Integrating Faith and Ethics into Legal Practice00:04:07 - Illinois vs. Indiana: Key Real Estate Transaction Differences00:07:05 - The Essential Role of Attorneys and Agents in Deals00:08:00 - Surveys and Title Issues: Why Illinois Protects Buyers Better00:09:40 - Why Top Agents Recommend Specific Attorneys00:10:37 - Agent Value and Burdens in Illinois vs. Indiana00:13:02 - Vince's Initial Client Process for Smooth Transactions00:14:38 - Title Insurance: Deal Protection Insurance Explained00:20:02 - Commercial vs. Residential Real Estate: Nuances and Comebacks00:23:48 - Real Estate Litigation: Realities and Funding Challenges00:24:46 - Bringing Peace Through Experience and Problem-Solving00:27:48 - Working with First-Time Buyers: Celebrating the American Dream00:29:31 - NAR Settlement: Has Anything Really Changed in Chicago?00:32:46 - Commission Structures and Government Intentions00:35:32 - Upholding Buyer Agent Value in a Digital Age00:38:14 - Commission Splits and the Attorney's Partnership Role00:45:04 - Faith Integration: Resume Choices, Website Declarations, and Daily Tests00:51:44 - Ethical Dilemmas: A $20,000 Lesson in Integrity01:00:34 - Daily Faith in Action: Impacting Clients and the World01:01:12 - Closing Remarks, Takeaways, and Sponsor ShoutoutHosted by Steve Kaempf, People Not Titles is dedicated to uplifting professionals in real estate and business by sharing success principles and stories that inspire growth. Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or building a career, this series equips you with tools to thrive ethically and effectively.Full episodes available at www.peoplenottitles.com. Follow for more on real estate trends, ethical leadership, and faith-driven success. Visit Auricchio Law Offices at www.reallawchicago.com for consultations, blogs on IL/IN differences, and expert advice. Sponsored by Land Trust Title Services—your partners for seamless results.IG: https://www.instagram.com/peoplenottitles/FB: https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitlesTwitter: https://twitter.com/sjkaempfSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...Subscribe now for weekly episodes on success principles, market updates, and inspiring stories from Chicago's top pros. Like, comment your biggest takeaway, and share with a colleague who needs this motivation!#ChicagoRealEstate #RealEstateAttorney #FaithInBusiness #RealEstateEthics #NARSettlement

In this episode, Austin Edwards preaches through Galatians 6:1-5 and suffering

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Paul Gerhardt wrote this hymn as an acrostic poem using the words of Psalm 37:5. He encourages Christians to entrust all their burdens to the true God. Because He created and sustains all things, we can rely on Him to guide us and call out to Him in prayer, trusting His love. Through trials, we continue to trust in Him, awaiting His time with patience. We know that He will keep His promise, as He has done in the cross of Jesus. As we confidently look forward to the eternal home we have with Jesus, He strengthens us to life faithfully.  The Hon. Rev. Scot Kerns, pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in Easton, PA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study LSB 754, “Entrust Your Days and Burdens.”  To learn more about Faith Lutheran, visit faithlcms.com. “Songs and Thankfulness and Praise” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that studies a variety of hymns of thanksgiving from Lutheran Service Book. Thanksgiving is a way of life for Christians as we realize that all gifts come from God's fatherly love for us. In times of joy and sorrow, we return our thanks to Him for His never-ending goodness and mercy.   Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

This week, Thomas sits down with Dr. Richard Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems, for an in-depth discussion on the power of healing in groups, intergenerational and ancestral trauma healing, and the relationship between therapy and spirituality—all topics that are featured in their forthcoming book; Releasing Our Burdens: A Guide to Healing Individual, Ancestral, and Collective Trauma.Thomas and Dr. Schwartz dive deep into the phenomena of ancestral and collective "legacy burdens", which are traumas from our shared past that unconsciously drive our current behavior and societal conflicts. They share therapeutic and spiritual strategies for addressing these inherited wounds, and discuss the urgent need for what Thomas calls a “collective healing architecture” to mend social fragmentation and revitalize our democratic systems.They also share insights on the importance of our interconnection with the natural world and the need for safe spaces to access “Self Energy,” where the profound impacts of individual parts work can amplify collective healing.✨ Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:

Life gives each of us burdens that can feel overwhelming, but instead of fighting, panicking, or quitting, James calls us to respond with faith. He urges patience, steadfast hearts, and grace toward others. Jesus carried the greatest burden and now walks with us, sharing the weight. Our job is to trust Him, endure, and keep following.

Leaders carry the weight of more than their current roles.We receive messages from the generations before us about our worth, work, and belonging that shape how we show up–for better or worse. This is just as true in our working lives as it is in our families.If we want to change the narratives, we have to become aware of the legacy burdens–personal, familial, cultural, systemic–that have been passed down to us and choose to transform those burdens into opportunities for healing, growth, and leadership that alters the course of our teams and organizations for the better.When we can name what we've absorbed–what doesn't belong to our personal story but to those who came before us–we create space for healing and release. And from that place, we can hold onto our hope, lead with integrity, and stay grounded in what truly matters.My guest today is a dear colleague and friend who is here to talk with me about the impact of generational messaging on our leadership, and how we can begin to dismantle these narratives for ourselves and in our organizations.Crystal R. Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Lead IFS-I Trainer who passionately spreads the healing essence of the IFS model worldwide. Known for her embodied compassion, relatability, and heart-led approach to her work, Crystal has personally experienced the transformative power of the IFS model in her own healing journey. This profound experience fuels Crystal's dedication to creating safe spaces for marginalized communities, particularly Black women and women of color, to feel connected, seen, heard, and valued as they embark on their healing journeys individually and collectively. Crystal is fervently committed to teaching the model in a way that illuminates and speaks to BIPOC communities, ensuring its adaptability, accessibility, and relevance to diverse populations.Listen to the full episode to hear:How legacy burdens are passed through families and cultures as messages of survivalHow Crystal reckons with cultural burdens by choosing to show up imperfectly and with vulnerabilitySelf-reflection questions to help you identify and consider legacy burdensHow belonging and shame show up when working with legacy burdensHow Crystal is shifting workplace narratives for her teams and in her trainingsLearn more about Crystal Jones:Life Source Counseling CenterLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaThe Unburdened Leader on SubstackSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:EP 139: Bad Bosses Aren't Born, They're Made: Breaking Toxic Leadership Cycles with Mita MallickEP 102: Toxic Leadership: The True Cost of Workplace Trauma with Mita MallickBlack Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human, Cole Arthur Riley Alex IsleyOrange Is the New Black

There is a weight to modern existence — perhaps you've felt it. In a world in which social and environmental crises only seem to be deepening and our familial, communal and spiritual support systems are steadily crumbling, individuals are buckling under the weight. This weight is not simply metaphorical. When the web of relationships that traditionally hold human culture together is fractured, then sociocultural, ecological, and even cosmic burdens are funneled to individuals to carry. We often try to tackle these burdens on our own — but they are far too big for one person to bear. Traditional cultures, by contrast, tend to be constructed around networks of support — not only in their sociocultural and spiritual systems, but in their understanding of a cosmological and ecological mandala of animate forces, gods and goddesses and spirit helpers that literally bear weight. So animate traditions invoke various weight bearers, from turtles to elephants to the great mother goddess herself — who is known as the 'support' of everything that is. Such figures invite us into a deeper vision of support that is not generated or borne by us alone and that requires that we rethink the human role in the web of life. In such relational visions, people are not gods. They have responsibilities to the web of life, but they are not responsible for bearing everything. The tendency of the modern individualist mind to put itself at the center of the cosmos and try to bear universal burdens on its own has roots that go back to the creation story that lives at the heart of western history, a story that imbues individual beings with the greatest burden of all — the burden of salvation. If we look closely this unconscious burden is still at play everywhere, across the social and political spectrum, in wellness narratives and psychotherapeutic narratives, and even in the stories we tell about how it's our imperative to 'save the world.' Perhaps it's time to unpack this deeply rooted burden and regrow it as something else. Featuring a beautiful telling of the story of Sky Woman by Mohawk Chief Beverly Cook, and original music from Beya, Balladir, Olivia the Bard, Hummbbugggg, Victor Sakshin and Marya Stark, This episode dives deep into the roots of the cosmic burdens that individuals in modern culture bear, and explores what it means to redistribute the burden as we find cosmic, ecological, and communal support.Support the show

Scientists know we remember bad things that have happened far more than we remember good things! The hurtful words of a friend, moments of embarrassment, loss, and hurt. And it makes sense, right? It's our brain's way of helping us avoid danger and not repeat the pain. But what if you could bring the heavy burdens—all the hurt of your past and release it? Jesus said this to His friends long ago, and He's saying it to you today: Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. God won't erase your past or magically take away all pain, but because He loves you, He wants to carry it for you and give you true rest. Always remember, there is hope with God. I'm Andrew Palau. Scripture Reference: Matthew 11:28-29 radio.hopewithgod.com

Even in the midst of caring for a child with special needs, Jesus offers rest—and you can help bring hope and relief to families like Rebekah's. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

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In this week's episode, we head to the mailbox to look at Jesus's encouragement to trade in our yokes!Got Bible questions? You can still leave a voicemail at 305-290-1190! We may even put you in the show

In the midst of every crowd, there must be some individual who sees how God is working and what He desires His people to do. God is working in our lives to bring us to the end of ourselves and to the place of trusting in Him. As he described what he saw and suffered, the prophet Jeremiah found hope in remembering who God is. Someone must be, "the man." This involves recognizing your personal accountability to God. May God help us at this moment to say with spiritual understanding, "I am the man."

Feeling overwhelmed and stuck carrying burdens that aren't yours? In this Mothers Who Know episode, Host Karen Broadhead shares how to notice the Savior in the middle of life's storms, stop trying to “be the rescuer,” and let Him carry what only He can. Learn simple, daily “notice & invite” practices, how to recognize the adversary's brain-bully tactics, and why peace is a skill—not a change in circumstances. You'll leave with calm, Christ-centered steps you can use today as a parent, young adult, or spiritual teacher.If this helps, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so others can find the show.

Fr. Mike offers a brief recap of today's chapter from Nehemiah, identifying the difference between those who were able to live in Jerusalem and those who were not. He explains the ancestral gifts that each tribe of Israel received and applies this concept to the vices and virtues of our families, as well as our freedom to adopt or reject them. Today we read from Nehemiah 11, Esther 8, 16, and Proverbs 21:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this powerful episode of Inside the Vault with Ash Cash, Marine Corps veteran, psychotherapist, and emotional intelligence coach Byron Hopkins flips the script on everything you thought you knew about mental health.From surviving Afghanistan to surviving his own inner battles, Byron reveals why “mental health is a lie” — and why unhealed trauma is quietly running your relationships, your money, and your life.Inside this episode:Why most of us are carrying a hidden “Backpack of Burdens” filled with other people's traumaThe difference between coping and truly healingHow 3 seconds of anger can cost you 30 years behind barsWhy money doesn't heal pain (and how wealthy clients still suffer in silence)The secret power of emotional intelligence — and why it creates more millionaires than IQ ever willHow to stop trauma bonding and start building healthy relationships, partnerships, and wealthThis isn't therapy. This is Soul Science — real, raw, and necessary.

Newt talks with Patrick McLaughlin, a research fellow at the Hoover Institution, where he leads the QuantGov analytics project focusing on regulations. McLaughlin discusses the growth of regulatory requirements from 400,000 restrictive terms in 1970 to 1.1 million today, highlighting the economic friction and opportunity costs associated with regulatory accumulation. He estimates that if regulations had been held constant since 1980, the U.S. economy could be 25% larger by 2012, equating to a $4 trillion increase. They also discuss the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to end Chevron deference, which previously allowed agencies to interpret statutes with significant discretion. Their conversation concludes with an examination of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin's successful regulatory reforms, which include a 25% reduction in regulatory inventory and the use of AI for cost-benefit analysis, setting a new standard for regulatory management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.