Podcasts about CALM

There's something waiting for you in the future. Not chasing you. Not asking anything of you. Just quietly there, holding space. Your past doesn't get to decide what comes next. What if the best thing that ever happens to you hasn't happened yet? What if something good is still waiting? Find out as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

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In this solo episode, I reflect on the shift from seeking reassurance to leading yourself back to calm. We explore anxiety vs intuition, emotional waves, and the quiet power of choosing direction over spiraling. A gentle reminder that your peace can be cultivated from within.NEW SUBSTACKraquellemantra.substack.comRAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Bobbie: https://www.hibobbie.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Break the anxiety cycle with daily guided support inside my End The Anxiety Program, step by step tools, CBT based direction, and a clear path forward. Start today by Clicking Here.  Today's Episode: In today's episode the anxiety guy podcast, we're talking about what happens when someone else's calm, confidence, or freedom triggers you and how social comparison quietly fuels anxiety, tension, and inner conflict. We'll break down the jealousy loop, the stories your mind creates to keep you stuck, and the shift from resisting life to allowing it so your nervous system can finally soften. I'll also share a practical story at the end so you can make the deepest connections possible towards your own anxiety recovery. ▶️ Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Here Spotify: Subscribe Here YouTube: Subscribe Here Episode page: Catch up on previous episodes here

Struggling with a racing mind or physical tension that just won't quit? In today's episode of Calming Anxiety, clinical hypnotherapist Martin Hewlett guides you through a powerful 10-minute somatic reset. We move beyond simple relaxation to actively regulate your nervous system, helping you transition from "fight or flight" into a state of deep, restorative calm.What's Inside This Episode:The 4-7-8 Breathwork: A scientifically-backed technique to trigger the body's natural relaxation response.Somatic Body Scan: Dissolve physical tension in the jaw, shoulders, and limbs using targeted visualization.+1Vagus Nerve Affirmations: Reclaim your focus with powerful statements designed to quiet the "grey fog" of anxiety.+13 Daily Tools for Peace: Learn the "Physiological Sigh," the "Digital Sunset," and the "Notice 3" rule to maintain your calm long after the music stops.+2Affirmations for Inner Steadying:"I am the calm center of my own world." "I trust my ability to handle whatever this day brings." "My peace is a choice I am making right now." Connect with Martin Hewlett:If this session helped you find your center, please Follow the show and share this episode with someone who needs a moment of peace.Explore the Archive: Gain access to over 2,000 guided meditations and deep-dive hypnotherapy sessions by subscribing today.Remember: Be kind to yourself, smile often, and walk in peace

Feeling anxious about dating? You are not alone.In this episode of The Smart Dating Academy Podcast, Bela Gandhi sits down with therapist Kevin Mimms to unpack dating anxiety, emotional availability, and how to calm your nervous system so you can find love again.If you are dating after divorce, newly single, or simply exhausted by modern dating, this episode gives you practical tools to feel confident and grounded.You will learn:• Why dating anxiety happens• How to regulate your nervous system• How to stop avoiding and start building confidence• What emotional availability really looks like• How to create healthy relationships without settlingReady to work with a relationship coach?Apply here: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contactVisit us: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com

-We mentioned the Duke/Michigan game and also UCLA's win…how about Kansas getting smoked at home by an average Cincinnati team?Arizona wins at Houston…BYU beats No. 6 Iowa State by 10 points….lots of chaos to come-Also, not a great weekend for Husker baseball…that's why we should be thankful for the strong weekend in Arizona to start the yearOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Enjoy the calming sound of gentle rain falling steadily on a rooftop. Each drop creates a warm and rhythmic pattern that feels safe and comforting, like resting indoors during a quiet night storm. This peaceful rain ambience is perfect for sleep, deep focus, studying, or relaxation. Let the continuous rooftop rain mask distractions, slow your breathing, and carry you into a calm and restful state for a full two hours.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asmr-rain-recordings--5347561/support.Lose the AD intros by becoming a subscriber!https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asmr-rain-recordings--5347561/support

Nervous System Reset: The Hidden Reason You're Stuck in Fight-or-Flight (And How to Finally Feel Calm)Kelle Sparta and Joshua Radewan return to Spirit Sherpa after a break following Kelle's Adventures in Energetics retreat in Boquete, Panama. Kelle describies “do it mode” as an emergency mode that keeps people stuck in fight/flight/freeze. She frames regulation as physical, energetic, and mental/emotional.Key Topics Include:Spirit Sherpa podcastAdventures in EnergeticsRetreat customizationTransformation through daily ritualsRitual trainingHolding sacred spaceBoundary settingCacao ceremonyCasting a circleNervous system resetDo it modeChronic emergency modeHustle cultureNervous system regulationVagus nerve resetEmbodied presence00:00 Welcome Back to Spirit Sherpa + Post-Retreat Catch-Up01:21 Panama Vibes: Windy Season, Dog Packs & Local Life02:44 Inside the Adventures in Energetics Retreat: Rituals & Customization04:36 Holding the Gate: Labyrinth Ritual Roles, Boundaries & Spaceholding07:54 Festival Crowds & Weather Magic: Coffee & Flower Festival Recap09:47 Today's Topic: Nervous System Reset + Escaping “Do It Mode”12:53 Walkabout Lessons: Over-Peopled, Hustle Culture & Finding Calm19:20 Energetic Regulation: Wards, Vortex Cleansing & Transmutation Setup23:39 Somatic Reset Basics: Vagus Nerve Exercise You Can Do Anywhere24:49 Embodied Presence: Why You Can't Reset in “Do-It Mode”25:35 A New Morning Routine: Mantra, Mudra, and Fewer Triggers27:53 Mental & Spiritual Reframe: Gratitude, Beingness, and Leaving Victimhood30:44 Transformation vs. Personal Growth: Changing Identity to Stay Regulated32:49 Client Story: Stop Self-Blame, Exit Drama, and Hold Your Energy35:27 Triggers as Gifts: Rewriting the “I'm Under Attack” Narrative39:08 Physical Reset Tip: Caffeine, Cortisol Spikes, and Better Timing40:58 Energetic Boundaries for Empaths: Free Course + Do the Work44:14 Wrap-Up: Emotional Processing, Subscribe on YouTube, and Next StepsKeywords:nervous system resetvagus nerve resetfight or flight responsehow to regulate your nervous systememotional regulationstress recoveryadrenal fatigue recoverycortisol reductionparasympathetic activationsomatic healingenergy healingspiritual awakening symptomsempath protectionboundaries for empathsenergetic boundariestrauma healinghustle culture burnoutanxiety relief techniquestrauma informed spiritualityidentity shift transformationvictim mentality healingmindset transformationspiritual growth podcastpersonal transformation podcastnervous system healing for empathsintegration after traumahow to feel safe in your bodyenergetic sovereigntyvagus nerve exercisesstress detoxspiritual nervous system resettrauma triggers healingsomatic reset techniquestransformational coaching podcastSpirit Sherpa podcastIf you would like to learn more please book a Discovery Call here: https://kellesparta.com/discovery-call/Licensing and Credits:“Spirit Sherpa” is the sole property of Kelle Sparta Enterprises and is distributed under a Creative Commons: BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. For more information about this licensing, please go to www.creativecommons.org. Any requests for deviations to this licensing should be sent to kelle@kellesparta.com. To sign up for, or get more information on the...

You did everything right. You were the smart couple. The committed couple. The high-achieving, “we've got this” couple. Date nights. Careers. Kids. Goals. You worked hard. You showed up. You performed well. So how did infidelity happen to you? If you've ever thought, “We were the perfect couple. This doesn't make sense,” this episode will open your eyes in the most grounded, compassionate way. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Rachel Dornianu of Sage Counseling & Wellness to unpack the hidden dynamics behind the “perfect couple” myth — and why high-achieving, Type A, perfectionistic relationships are often more vulnerable than they appear. We explore how perfectionism, people-pleasing, high sensitivity, emotional avoidance, and the Gottman “Four Horsemen” quietly erode intimacy over time — even in relationships that look beautiful on the outside. If you're navigating infidelity, feeling blindsided, or wondering how something could fall apart when you both “did everything right,” this episode will help you understand what really happened — and what healing actually requires. Top 3 Takeaways Perfection Isn't the Same as Connection High achievement, polished date nights, and shared goals can mask roommate syndrome, emotional loneliness, and avoidance. When couples stop pausing, attuning, and truly connecting, resentment and unmet needs quietly build beneath the surface. Performance is not intimacy. Infidelity Is Often a Maladaptive Coping Mechanism While betrayal is devastating, it's frequently rooted in avoidance, trauma, shame, unmet emotional needs, and poor coping skills — not pure moral corruption. Understanding the why doesn't excuse the behavior, but it creates clarity. And clarity is the first step toward healing. Healing Requires Addressing What Was Already There Perfectionism. People-pleasing. High sensitivity. Fawning. Walking on eggshells. Avoidance. Emotional flooding. Infidelity doesn't create these patterns — it exposes them. Whether you choose to stay or separate, the real work is learning how to regulate your nervous system, communicate honestly, and stop performing so you can start being. Favorite Quote “Perfection isn't intimacy. Performance isn't connection. And infidelity doesn't create the cracks — it exposes the ones that were already there.” Loving this show? Ready to go deeper? If this episode hit close to home and you're thinking, “This is exactly what happened in my relationship,” you don't have to figure this out alone. Download your free Betrayal Recovery Toolkit at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com and begin making sense of the chaos. If you're ready for personalized support — whether through Voxer coaching, private sessions, or deeper transformational work — visit www.LoraCheadle.com. And if this conversation resonated, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that perfection is not the goal — connection is. Favorite Quote #PerfectCoupleMyth #InfidelityRecovery #BetrayalHealing #PerfectionismInMarriage #HighAchievingWomen #RelationshipAfterInfidelity #EmotionalIntimacy #MarriageAfterAffair #FlauntPodcast   About Rachel Dorneanu Rachel Dorneanu (she/her) is a licensed therapist, AASECT- certified sex therapist, and board-certified coach specializing in Anxiety, HSPs, People Pleasing, Perfectionism, and Sex Therapy, with a passion for helping people reconnect with their bodies, reduce shame, and find freedom in their wellness journey. She holds a Master's in Counseling and brings over 8 years of experience working with millennial women and moms. Through her work as a therapist and coach, Rachel integrates evidence-based approaches with compassionate education to normalize topics often left in the dark—like pelvic pain, pleasure, and embodiment. She is known for her relatable, down-to-earth style and her ability to make complex or uncomfortable topics accessible and affirming. Outside of her professional life, Rachel enjoys practicing yoga, spending time with her husband and 2 children, and traveling.

Welcome to a new episode of ASMR Sleep Recordings. In this episode, you will hear the peaceful sound of a waterfall. Improve your health and happiness.The sound you hear in this episode creates a calm atmosphere and at the same time blocks out disturbing noises. This will help you de-stress, unwind, and rest. Enjoy two hours of relaxing sounds to help you relax, focus, study and fall asleep.About ASMR Sleep Recordings:The purpose of ASMR Sleep Recording is to help you sleep and concentrate better. This particular episode lasts two hours and has no ads in the middle, so you won't be woken up or disturbed while focusing or relaxing. When you listen to ASMR Sleep Recordings, you can lock your phone, so you won't get any bothersome stimuli from notifications and other sounds from your phone. You can switch between apps while studying or working without pausing the ambient sound.About our sounds:Water creates a natural white noise. Infused with the relaxing quality of nature and the sound-masking properties of white noise, listening to running water is an ideal way to turn off all the stressful things life brings, and to de-stress. Some of our most popular sounds include a river, flowing creek, babbling brook, gentle waves on a lake, and a bamboo fountain. Rain also creates a natural white noise. Infused with the relaxing quality of nature and the sound-masking properties of white noise, listening to rain is an ideal way to switch off all the stressful things life brings and to de-stress. Some of our most popular sounds are rain on an umbrella, hailstorms, hard rain, soft rain, gentle rain, wind and rain, rain on a car.White noise helps babies and children to get a better and deeper night's sleep. This is because external sounds are masked by the noise. With white noise in the background, your child will not hear annoying cars driving by or dogs barking in bed. This allows your little one to sleep better. And it also saves you as a parent a lot of hours!Pink noise is more common in nature than you might expect. It can be compared to continuous rainfall or wind. In addition to white noise, pink noise is also increasing in popularity, especially in business environments. Because it can increase productivity, concentration and creativity.Brown noise can be compared to waves of the sea, a river current, strong winds or the sound of thunder during a storm. Like pink noise, brown noise is very similar to white noise. However, the frequencies have been lowered even further and a lot more concentrated. This gives it a rougher/coarse tone than pink noise. It sounds a bit deeper and a bit bass-like. The benefits of brown noise are the same as the other types of noise. It provides relaxation, increased focus and improved deep sleep.DISCLAIMER: Be aware that loud noises can damage your hearing. If you can't carry on a conversation without raising your voice while playing one of our spheres, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Do not place the speakers directly next to a baby's ears. If you have trouble hearing or ringing in your ears, stop listening to the white noise immediately and see an audiologist or your doctor. The sounds provided by ASMR Sleep Recordings are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. Consult your doctor if you regularly have severe sleeping problems, experience fitful/restless sleep or feel tired during the day.ASMR Sleep Recordings is the white noise and nature sounds podcast to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. ASMR Sleep Recordings has uploaded more than 400+ episodes in the 4 years that the podcast has been online. You can listen to all episodes of the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. People use white noise for sleep, focus, sound masking or relaxation. This podcast has the sound for you, whether you're using white noise to study, to soothe a baby with cramps, to fall asleep, or to just enjoy a quiet moment. You don't need to buy a white noise machine if you can listen to these sounds for free.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports tomorrow's State of the Union address will aim to ease voter concerns about the economy before November's midterm elections.

When we lose sight of what to be thankful for, we start to lose our ability to enjoy our life. When gratitude evades us, joy escapes us and we can slip into cynicism and scarcity. There is no happiness found in scarcity. This meditation hopes to help the listener return to the present moment to find themselves grateful for this breath, this time, this moment, this life.

Why 'Doing More' Is Backfiring With Your Toddler w/ Ashley VentriceFollow Ashley Ventrice:Instagram: @ashleyvetnricecoAshley on FacebookAshley Ventrice Show (podcast)Watch us Chat for the Podcast Interviews with YouTube Video HERE! In this episode of the Toddler Toolkit podcast, Heather talks with Ashley Ventrice, a parent, educator, and host of The Ashley Ventrice Show, about how nervous system safety and emotional regulation start with the adults. Ashley shares how she built a childcare center designed for both toddlers and parents, including structured play, sensory learning, predictable routines, soft separation for preschool transitions, and a space where parents could stay, connect, and even watch the classroom via live stream. They discuss simple ways to recreate a calmer play setup at home with a designated play area, toy rotation, and more open-ended play options versus closed-ended toys. Ashley also shares her health journey after years of over-functioning and people-pleasing, including being gaslit by doctors, pushing for brain and spine MRIs, learning she had a 9mm lesion on her brainstem, and how serious autoimmune illness forced her to slow down, advocate for herself, and set boundaries. The conversation covers why routine and predictability help both kids and adults, how over-scheduling can stress the whole family, how social media comparison can add pressure, and why parent community matters. Ashley emphasizes modeling emotional regulation for kids by naming feelings, noticing body signals like anxiety, taking deep breaths out loud, and teaching emotional intelligence early. She closes with a message for exhausted moms: rest is allowed, a regulated parent matters more than a perfectly structured day, and listening to your body before it has to scream helps you stay present for your children.00:00 The Over-Functioner Wake-Up Call: Slow Down Before Your Body Screams01:00 Welcome + Meet Ashley Ventres (Nervous System, Regulation & Boundaries)02:52 Inside Ashley's Childcare Center: Designing Nervous-System Safety for Kids & Parents06:43 Sensory Play & Space Setup: Montessori-Inspired Zones That Help Toddlers Regulate08:10 Recreate the Calm at Home: Toy Rotation + Open-Ended Play Tips11:15 Ashley's Health Journey: Autoimmune Illness, Medical Gaslighting & Self-Advocacy15:31 Learning to Rest + Set Boundaries (and Handling the Pushback)19:14 Modeling Regulation: Teaching Toddlers Emotional Literacy, Anxiety & Coping Skills23:47 Routines for Everyone: Predictability, Over-Scheduling & Slowing Family Life Down27:32 Comparison, Community & Mom Connection: You're Not Alone31:04 Final Message: A Regulated Mom Matters More Than a Perfect Day + Where to Find Ashley------------------------------------------------------"If you're struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It's called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!Watch us Chat for the Podcast Interviews with YouTube Video HERE!Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. She's the Toddler Toolkit Podcast Host, a co-author of the #1 International Best Selling Book, The Perfectly Imperfect Family & the founder of the Calm Superpower Cohort.  You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children.Grab The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them FastCheck out the Transform Tantrums: A Listening Toddler In 7 Days mini-course!Join the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @heatherschalkparentingWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

OSFF Toronto 2026 Preview: FINOS Ecosystem, AI, HPC, Fluxnova, CALM, CDM & Open Data CommonsIn this episode of the Open Source in Finance Podcast, host Grizz Griswold delivers an essential preview of the upcoming inaugural OSFF Toronto. Grizz breaks down why Toronto's unique position as a top-tier global financial hub—home to Canada's "Big Five" banks and a world-class AI research community—makes it the perfect environment for the next evolution of open-source collaboration. The episode explores the shift from Canadian institutions being open-source consumers to becoming active leaders in projects like FDC3 and Common Cloud Controls, providing a roadmap for what to expect when the forum debuts in the "6ix."

Boundaries are complex.They can feel uncomfortable.And they are deeply liberating.In this episode, I'm talking honestly about what boundaries actually are— and the biggest misunderstandings that keep us stuck.This isn't about scripts.It's not about controlling other people.And it's not about building walls.It's about truth.And here's the part we don't often talk about:If your boundaries are being “crossed,” it's you crossing them.And that's not about shame or fault.That's conditioning.We cross our own boundaries every day in subtle ways:*laughing at jokes we don't actually find funny.* Sharing food we don't actually want.*Deferring to other people's preferences while disconnected from our own.*Dismissing our needs to keep the peace.That's not weakness.That's conditioning.In this episode, I explore:*What boundaries actually are*What they are not*Why boundaries are relational skills*Why boundary work begins internally*How self-respect is the foundation of being respectedBoundary work is not about changing other people.It is about discovering what is true for you — and honoring it.This episode is real.It's grounded.It's honest.If you've felt confused, guilty, or conflicted about boundariesthis conversation will help you see them in a new way.Let's Connect:Instagram: @dianesorensen.bbFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/diane.sorensen.589Join the conversation — share your takeaways or questions from today's episode by sending me a message on Instagram or Facebook. I love hearing from you!Working Together:Diane Sorensen Coaching is where boundarywork becomes the bridge from chaos to connection.You'll learn to transform your triggers, lead with compassion, and create emotionally safe, connected relationships built on authenticity, not approval.Reclaim your CALM, speak your TRUTH, and live FREE→ Submit an inquiry or learn more: www.dianesorensen.net/contact→ Explore free guides and resources to support your growth: www.dianesorensen.net/→ Join the weekly newsletter for insights, tools, and support delivered straight to your inbox: www.dianesorensen.net/email-list

Speaker: Pastor Eric AttingerTitle: The Calm Throughout the StormText: Mark 4:35-41Date: 2026-02-22, Sunday morningFor more information about our church, visit www.stoningtonbaptist.org This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stoningtonbaptist.substack.com

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Trish & Lorraine meet leading integrative health specialist Dr Tamsin Lewis & discover the surprising fundamentals for creating mind & body harmony. Find out how to protect & support your brain to prevent cognitive decline, tune into the signals your brain & nervous system are sending you, the health tests worth having in midlife that will boost your healthspan & check if you are suffering from adrenal fatigue. She also shares her 80/20 rule for living your best life & why we all need to add more fun into our everyday lives.Plus: 4 books you'll devour this spring & the YouTube channel that sorted Trish's sticky hip for goodContact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comInstagram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Lam talks about the ongoing leadership rotation within US equites, how that is occurring in an orderly fashion, and what are the implications for investors.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Sir Max Hastings highlights Major General Richard Gale's calm leadership during the chaotic airborne drops, with success relying on British deception plans and Rommel's absence preventing early German counterattacks against the beaches on D-Day. 111944 SWORD BEACH

Stop trying to "fix" your thoughts and start regulating your biology.In this 10-minute somatic meditation, Martin guides you through a "Nervous System Defrag" designed specifically for the high-intensity energy of the 2026 Sun Year. If you've been feeling overstimulated by digital static, this session uses proven techniques like cyclic sighing and somatic tracking to move you out of cognitive overload and into a state of deep, grounded safety.Inside this episode, you will discover:Nervous System Regulation: How to signal to your vagus nerve that the threat has passed.Somatic Tracking: A practice to witness and soften physical knots of anxiety without fighting them.The Golden Ray: A visualization to neutralize "butterflies" and reclaim your solar plexus power.Daily Caring Tips: Three actionable habits for light integration and digital detox.3 Tips for a Happier You Today:Sensory Fast: Dim the lights and cut screens 60 minutes before bed to reset your melatonin.Somatic Check-In: Stop three times today to ask "Where am I holding the world?" and drop the tension.The "Maybe" Mindset: Counter anxious thoughts by leaving room for "maybe" to be good.Ready for more calm? If this session helped you find a moment of low-stimulation peace, please Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and share this episode with one person who needs to ground their energy today. Join us in the quiet space all week long.

Relax with the steady sound of rain falling on empty city streets. Water softly splashes on pavement, drains, and distant sidewalks, creating a smooth urban rhythm that feels calm and immersive. This gentle city rain ambience is perfect for sleep, studying, reading, or deep focus. Let the flowing rain wash away noise and tension as the night city settles into a peaceful and continuous soundscape for two full hours.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asmr-rain-recordings--5347561/support.Lose the AD intros by becoming a subscriber!https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asmr-rain-recordings--5347561/support

Welcome to a new episode of ASMR Sleep Recordings. In this episode, you will hear hard wind and rain. Improve your health and happiness.The sound you hear in this episode creates a calm atmosphere and at the same time blocks out disturbing noises. This will help you de-stress, unwind, and rest. Enjoy two hours of relaxing sounds to help you relax, focus, study and fall asleep.About ASMR Sleep Recordings:The purpose of ASMR Sleep Recording is to help you sleep and concentrate better. This particular episode lasts two hours and has no ads in the middle, so you won't be woken up or disturbed while focusing or relaxing. When you listen to ASMR Sleep Recordings, you can lock your phone, so you won't get any bothersome stimuli from notifications and other sounds from your phone. You can switch between apps while studying or working without pausing the ambient sound.About our sounds:Water creates a natural white noise. Infused with the relaxing quality of nature and the sound-masking properties of white noise, listening to running water is an ideal way to turn off all the stressful things life brings, and to de-stress. Some of our most popular sounds include a river, flowing creek, babbling brook, gentle waves on a lake, and a bamboo fountain. Rain also creates a natural white noise. Infused with the relaxing quality of nature and the sound-masking properties of white noise, listening to rain is an ideal way to switch off all the stressful things life brings and to de-stress. Some of our most popular sounds are rain on an umbrella, hailstorms, hard rain, soft rain, gentle rain, wind and rain, rain on a car.White noise helps babies and children to get a better and deeper night's sleep. This is because external sounds are masked by the noise. With white noise in the background, your child will not hear annoying cars driving by or dogs barking in bed. This allows your little one to sleep better. And it also saves you as a parent a lot of hours!Pink noise is more common in nature than you might expect. It can be compared to continuous rainfall or wind. In addition to white noise, pink noise is also increasing in popularity, especially in business environments. Because it can increase productivity, concentration and creativity.Brown noise can be compared to waves of the sea, a river current, strong winds or the sound of thunder during a storm. Like pink noise, brown noise is very similar to white noise. However, the frequencies have been lowered even further and a lot more concentrated. This gives it a rougher/coarse tone than pink noise. It sounds a bit deeper and a bit bass-like. The benefits of brown noise are the same as the other types of noise. It provides relaxation, increased focus and improved deep sleep.DISCLAIMER: Be aware that loud noises can damage your hearing. If you can't carry on a conversation without raising your voice while playing one of our spheres, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Do not place the speakers directly next to a baby's ears. If you have trouble hearing or ringing in your ears, stop listening to the white noise immediately and see an audiologist or your doctor. The sounds provided by ASMR Sleep Recordings are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. Consult your doctor if you regularly have severe sleeping problems, experience fitful/restless sleep or feel tired during the day.ASMR Sleep Recordings is the white noise and nature sounds podcast to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. ASMR Sleep Recordings has uploaded more than 400+ episodes in the 4 years that the podcast has been online. You can listen to all episodes of the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. People use white noise for sleep, focus, sound masking or relaxation. This podcast has the sound for you, whether you're using white noise to study, to soothe a baby with cramps, to fall asleep, or to just enjoy a quiet moment. You don't need to buy a white noise machine if you can listen to these sounds for free.

Welcome to episode 3 of Reclaim Your Calm! This is a 5-episode podcast mini-course for HSPs who are ready to quiet the mental spirals, interrupt unhelpful thoughts, and reconnect with their calm. Each episode combines mindset work with gentle nervous system support so you can stop spiraling and start feeling more grounded. Through real talk, guided reflections, and somatic tools, you'll learn to rewrite the stories that keep you stuck and come back to yourself, one breath at a time.In this episode:When you feel overwhelmed, it's easy to spiral fast. This episode teaches you how to gently disrupt that cycle with real-time tools like breathwork, movement, and sensory resets so you can ground yourself when it matters most.Becoming You is a 1:1-centered healing mentorship for highly sensitive people who want lasting inner change. This work blends deep emotional support, subconscious belief clearing, and gentle integration—so healing doesn't just make sense, it actually sticks. Learn more & apply now⁠Leave a voice memo (a story, a question, a helpful tip, etc.) to be played in a future episode!⁠⁠Join our HSP Community⁠– free private online group & live monthly meetings ($25/month for live meetings)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Lauren's email list⁠ to access her free mini-course, Embracing Your Sensitivity⁠Become a Patreon subscriber for bonuses and to help support the podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Lauren on Instagram:⁠ @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iamlaurenlasalle⁠If you have ideas for episode topics, questions for Lauren to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for Lauren to read on the podcast, email ⁠lauren@laurenlasalle.com⁠ (email title: For Podcast).You can find out more about Lauren's programs and links to her social media at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurenlasalle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Ask Rachel anythingCamilla asked if I could do a short recap of the things we've talked about on the podcast that will help us help our kids most. So here it is! Now, tell me what you want for next week.Click this link for a list of the top tips:https://open.substack.com/pub/teenagersuntangled/p/helping-our-kids-with-their-exam?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=webSupport the showPlease hit the follow button if you like the podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message. Please don't hesitate to seek the advice of a specialist if you're not coping. When you look after yourself your entire family benefits.My email is teenagersuntangled@gmail.com My website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact me:www.teenagersuntangled.com Find me on Substack https://Teenagersuntangled.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teenagersuntangled/Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/teenagersuntangled/You can reach Susie at www.amindful-life.co.uk

In this episode, Dan takes live questions from subscribers to the 10% with Dan Harris app. Topics include: meditating through grief and serious emotional pain, the hidden addiction to feeling calm during meditation, how to find focus and concentration without straining so hard you get a headache, whether guided meditations are just "training wheels," and how to practice when ADHD or restlessness makes sitting still feel impossible. Throughout, Dan returns to a central theme: the point of meditation isn't to feel any particular way — it's to relate differently to whatever is already there. To join the live Tuesday sessions, sign up for a free 14-day trial at danharris.com. Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel LinkedIn:  Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn ads and get a $250 credit for the next one. Just go to linkedin.com/happier. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

Drift off with calm bedtime reading about the Finger Lakes as you settle into sleep and ease insomnia. This calm bedtime reading invites sleep while offering gentle relief from insomnia and sleeplessness. Tonight, Benjamin explores the long, narrow lakes of upstate New York formed by ancient glaciers, sharing their geography, history, and quiet natural beauty at an unhurried pace. You will learn about the region's landscapes, communities, and cultural significance while your mind gradually unwinds. His steady, soothing cadence guides you through fact filled, peaceful education, never whispering, just calm storytelling designed to soften stress and quiet anxious thoughts. If restless nights, stress, or racing thoughts have been keeping you awake, this gentle journey through the Finger Lakes offers a comforting space to relax and let go. Press play, settle in, and allow your breathing to slow as knowledge and calm carry you toward rest. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Finger Lakes, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finger_Lakes), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we'll talk about how Chase wants you to stay Calm and give a WHOOP, we'll talk about how Bank of America wants you to be a millionaire, and how United wants you to get its credit cards.Giant Mailbag(00:45) - Doug: Parking at a Bilt Neighborhood Parking garage on Hyatt award stayCard News(03:15) - It may be possible to product change US Bank Altitude ReserveRead more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/psa-it-may-be-possible-to-product-change-altitude-reserve-and-maybe-get-some-of-the-fee-back*NOTE* Shortly after we recorded, we learned that existing earning rates for Bank of America cards will last longer than we thought: Doctor of Credit has learned some positive news regarding changes for existing Preferred Rewards members: they will retain their current status until 3 months after their first anniversary date post-November 1, 2026. For example, if your anniversary date is 10/1, your 3-month clock won't start until 10/1/27, and you will keep your current status level through 1/1/28 (provided you meet the current qualification requirements). That's a bit of a band-aid on a broken leg, but it's a much better timeframe than what we originally thought.(07:26) - Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card offers (MUST ACTIVATE OFFERS)Read more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/chase-sapphire-reserve-cardholders-can-get-a-free-calm-premium-annual-subscription/(08:37) - WHOOP: Get $359 back after purchasing one year of WHOOP's Life Membership (expires 5/12/2026.)Read more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/chase-sapphire-reserve-cardholders-can-get-a-free-year-of-whoop-fitness-wearable/(10:45) - Bilt appears to be honoring 5x offer for manyRead more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/bilt-cards-being-frozen-5x-not-being-honored-bilts-response-pound-sand-its-tpgs-fault/Bonvoyed(17:30) - Bank of America Preferred Rewards changesRead more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/negative-bank-of-america-preferred-rewards-upcoming-changes-lower-bonus-rewards-higher-eligibility-requirements/Awards, Points, and More(24:56) - FYI: How to pay taxes by credit card (Video)Watch a video about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-pay-taxes-by-credit-card-video/(26:43) - United Travel Bank may no longer trigger airline incidental creditsRead more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/united-travel-bank-may-no-longer-trigger-airline-incidental-credits-but-dont-panic-yet/(29:53) - 40%...

Send a textPrinceton starting goalie Ryan Croddick joins the show to talk about his winding path to the Ivy League — from being told not to bring his field stick anymore in youth lacrosse, to committing to Richmond, to getting a last-minute call from Princeton. Ryan shares how growing up playing hockey and battling his brothers in the backyard made him fearless in the cage, what he learned backing up Mike Gvozden for two years, and the pregame gratitude walk he does with teammates before every game. We also get into his juggling routine, how he uses baiting on late turns and from X, scouting shooters without overthinking it, working on hockey-style footwork behind the cage, and what Princeton is building as they chase a national championship this season.Support the show

Welcome to The Calm & Happy Home Podcast!This week, I'm talking about the energy of money, why it can feel so emotional, and why this Year of the Horse is asking us to get honest about our foundations before we gather speed.If you've been feeling a surge of ideas, quicker decisions, or a sense that life is about to move faster, you're not imagining it. The energy this year is bold and forward moving. But momentum without stability can feel unsettling, and for many of us that instability shows up around finances.This episode is about understanding money as energy, why avoidance creates more anxiety than awareness, and how to create calm around your finances so you feel steady enough to move forwards.Inside this episode, I'm talking about:Why the Year of the Horse brings action and faster opportunitiesThe connection between your home environment and your money mindsetHow chaos in your space can mirror anxiety around financesWhy financial awareness is a form of energetic self careThe difference between control and gentle supportHow fear about money can block flowSimple ways to clear money energy in your homeWhy intention around how you want to feel matters more than naming a figureHow clarity reduces nervous system stressWhy preparation creates confidence when decisions need to be madeThis is your reminder that looking at your finances is not about pressure or restriction. It is about steadiness. It is about knowing where you are so you can move with confidence when life speeds up.The Horse energy does not require perfection. It asks for readiness. And readiness comes from feeling calm, supported and clear.Let's strengthen the foundations so you can ride the momentum with ease.You can buy The Calm and Happy Home now:Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books-A-Million | Indigo | Watkins Publishing Join the community at somuchlove.com and follow along @somuchlovekimberleySo much love, Kimberley xxA bespoke analysis of your home to unlock the exact remedies your living space needs to support you in a life of more abundance and prosperity: https://www.thefengshuiflow.com/home-analysis-serviceWork with me 1 to 1 here!If you loved this episode don't forget to subscribe, leave a 5* review on Apple Podcasts and tag me in your stories on Instagram @thefengshuiflow! xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the real secret to sustainable business growth isn't just strategy or hustle, but your ability to stay calm and resilient when challenges hit?In this episode, Maggie dives deep into the emotional side of entrepreneurship, sharing practical ways service-based business owners can build the resilience needed to handle setbacks, stress, and uncertainty. You'll learn:Why challenges are a normal (and necessary) part of business growthHow emotional capacity determines your long-term successSimple mindset shifts to help you process setbacks and make stronger decisionsThe power of perspective, self-compassion, and intentional self-careReal-life examples and actionable tips you can use right now to grow as a CEOWhether you're feeling overwhelmed by problems, this episode will help you develop the calm confidence needed to lead, scale, and thrive no matter what comes your way.Tune in now!Ready to Build a More Resilient, Scalable Business?If you're ready to strengthen your resilience, handle challenges with confidence, and scale your service business sustainably,  Maggie would love to support you. Book a complimentary consultation here to discover how her coaching can help you grow with less stress and more success - https://www.stairwaytoleadership.com/

Things might feel peaceful for once, but the storm has a way of returning. It's #The100 episode 111: The Calm! If you like what we do here, please consider donating at: Patreon.com/theafictionados Find us on the internet: The Afictionados: @theafictionados on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram (but mostly Twitter) Email us at: afictionadospodcast (@) gmail .com Robyn: Robyn: @RobynEJeffrey on Twitter, Instagram, Redbubble, TikTok @ffaraday on Tumblr www.hibyrdi.etsy.com Sam: @samcaseys on Twitter, Letterboxd, Serializd collider.com/author/samantha-coley/ Casey: @caseywatchestv on Twitter, Bluesky, Letterboxd, Serializd Brittany: @brittania_ on Twitter @visitbiniland on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok visitbiniland.com

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Any time we decide to do something that will make us healthier, happier, more authentic, so often, we are met with resistance. That resistance manifests in many different ways. Fear, anxiety, insecurity but no matter how that resistance shows up in our lives, it is blocking us from becoming our true self. This meditation, inspired by a quote by Steven Pressfield, the author of The War of Art, aims to help us be more mindful of the resistance that is getting in our way so we can push past it and transcend our former selves.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Calm The Bleep Down is a channel and podcast discussing the benefits and adventures that come from a practice of meditation. We will share full episodes of our show as well as abbreviated highlights from those episodes and daily meditations. We are dedicated to the uncovering the truth through mindfulness, meditation, spirituality, mental health, and wellness.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Web - http://ctbdmeditation.comInstagram - @CalmTheBleepDownTikTok - @CalmTheBleepDownEmail - calmthebleepdown@gmail.com+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++----------------------------------SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST----------------------------------------https://www.spreaker.com/show/calm-the-bleep-downProduced and copyright by SuperMegaUltra, Inc. 2023

Okay Tea Time Fam… it's not just you. It's not just the news. It's not just the vibes.It's the astrology.In this episode of In the Cards and Stars, I'm breaking down the Aquarius New Moon Solar Eclipse (yes… the Ring of Fire

Show intro and theme music return Ross McCoy joins on the couch Dan warns mics are hot before going live Podcast gear vs traditional radio console Old Yamaha NG-166CX-USB mixer in studio Raising faders slowly to avoid pops and ego boosts Hosts wanting louder mics for control Avoiding over-modulation and rough faders Radio mic on off buttons and forgetting to flip them Purpose and criticism of cough buttons Extra hardware in the signal chain hurting audio Tom coughing on air joke Athlete representing another country at the Olympics Eileen Gu competing for China despite U.S. upbringing American born skier with Chinese mother Alleged 6 million payment and citizenship questions Debate over loyalty vs financial incentive Athletes switching countries for better qualification odds Comparisons to paid World Cup teams like Qatar Pro sports money moves vs Olympic idealism Hypothetical selling out to another country Character rant about fiat currency vs gold Joke about tipping with a worthless dollar Taking foreign money framed as capitalism Media framing silver medals as failures Hostile coverage and death threats debate Would you move for 6 million Social media rewarding money driven controversy Influencers chasing cash and outrage Buying Olympic medals as investments joke Medals not solid gold and ribbon quality complaints Human rights criticism vs athletes taking money Precious stones vs gold value debate Diamonds and artificial scarcity comparison Curling cheating controversy over double touching the stone Canada vs Sweden slow motion replay dispute Any force is force argument Rules matter even if impact is tiny Intent vs accidental second touch debate Denial despite video evidence Calm nations arguing apocalypse joke Elite athletes controlling micro movements Hypothetical micro spins and huffing to influence outcome Uri Geller micro movement reference Curling stones sourced from Ailsa Craig granite Unique dense water resistant granite claims Artificial scarcity and monopoly jokes MLB special mud myth comparison Rare materials vs marketing hype debate Caller confirms rarity and 600 per stone estimate Robot test comparing Olympic vs cheap stones Tradition of curling resisting change Ram Dave Boat Gambling Invitational March 31 Port Canaveral Hosted on Victory Casino Cruise Sponsors Mo DeWitt, Pyro Spot, Elite Vintage Apparel, Marshall Bone Construction 25 entry includes meal, dessert, drink voucher, free drinks while gambling, 20 slot credit Contact Ross McCoy to reserve Gambling begins shortly after leaving port Chef Ed pushing tater tots onto menu Praise for Victory Casino Cruise food Gambling addiction and chicken salad jokes Prep kitchen below waterline Music break and Ram leaves to catch boat BoJack Horseman praised but very dark Stranded boat memory eating Subway during fight Lethal Weapon nostalgia and Speed rewatch Kids finding older action movies slow Shower and counter sex jokes Paying handyman in Suboxone bit Facebook Marketplace reactions on listings Laugh emoji as vigilante justice against flippers Not caring if buyers resell for profit Re gifting etiquette without drama Camping chair left at swim class and claimed Finders keepers joke Stop drop roll discussion and viral fire clips Gasoline prank jumping into lake speculation Teen fireball stunt burning hair and hand Lying about barbecue accident Friend could have gone to jail if filmed Another stunt burning legs Reflection on chasing attention with danger Jackass style content saturation Father son stunt content idea Hesitation to post TikTok content Plug for Ross McCoy interviews BDM show perks and appreciation Upcoming hip surgery anxiety and recovery plan Fear of temporary leg issues after surgery Schedule changes and fake drama joke Uncertainty about returning next Wednesday ### Social Media [https://tomanddan.com](https://tomanddan.com) [https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) [https://facebook.com/amediocretime](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) [https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) Tom & Dan on Real Radio 104.1 Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) Google Podcasts: [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) TuneIn: [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) Exclusive Content [https://tomanddan.com/registration](https://tomanddan.com/registration)

Welcome to a new episode of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino are joined by Zen Buddhist nun Sister True Dedication to celebrate the legacy of Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay)'s teachings, and how they have impacted both them and the broader community.  This milestone instalment of the podcast – the 100th episode! – coincides with the centenary of Thich Nhat Hanh's birth. As well as discussing the purpose of the podcast series, the contributors reflect upon Thay’s compassion, and commitment to relieving suffering – and the monastic tradition's importance to the preservation and transmission of these teachings. The discussion also takes in topics such as the evolution of Plum Village; the development of an online monastery, to make Plum Village’s teachings more accessible; and the need for ethical values and mindful living in the face of global crises, and Plum Village's aim to be a community of resistance, embodying a way of life that is in harmony with the Earth and with each other. All this and: how has the podcast transformed the lives of its hosts? Co-produced by the Plum Village App:https://plumvillage.app/ And Global Optimism:https://globaloptimism.com/ With support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation:https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/ List of resources Course: Zen and the Art of Saving the Planethttps://plumvillage.org/courses/zen-and-the-art-of-saving-the-planet Interbeinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing Plum Village Traditionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plum_Village_Tradition Linjihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linji_school Sister True Dedicationhttps://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/sister-hien-nghiem Bodhicittahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhicitta ‘The Five Mindfulness Trainings'https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness/the-5-mindfulness-trainings‘The 14 Mindfulness Trainings'https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness/the-14-mindfulness-trainingsDharma Talk: ‘Redefining the Four Noble Truths' https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/redefining-the-four-noble-truths Zen and the Art of Saving the Planethttps://www.parallax.org/product/zen-and-the-art-of-saving-the-planet/ How To: ‘Begin Anew'https://plumvillage.org/articles/begin-anew Living Gemshttps://plumvillage.org/gems/ Stephen Batchelorhttps://stephenbatchelor.org/ Being with Busyness: Zen Ways to Transform Overwhelm and Burnouthttps://www.parallax.org/product/being-with-busyness/ Calm in the Storm: Zen Ways to Cultivate Stability in an Anxious Worldhttps://www.parallax.org/product/calm-in-the-storm/ Quotes “What you [the hosts] give voice and humanity and friendship to is what a spiritual life being lived feels like, sounds like, looks like. You’re both wonderfully descriptive in how you talk about both your own spiritual lives, and seeking, and your own experiences – and those of the people around us, here, in the community.” “Thay’s bodhicitta really sets him apart from many other leading spiritual figures, perhaps in that he was relentless in his creativity and his determination to relieve suffering and to find universal paths out of it. And something else that set him apart was that he didn’t offer the Buddha Dharma for Buddha Dharma’s sake: he wasn’t interested in the success of Buddhism per se; he wanted humanity to be a better species and he wanted human actions to not bring so much suffering to humans and to the planet.” “Thay transcended even Zen and Buddhism. He was an extraordinary human who wanted to share and develop practices and ways of being in the world, through mindfulness, through the Five Mindfulness Trainings and the 14 Mindfulness Trainings: concrete ways that we can cultivate ourselves to be better humans – an unusual legacy for a Zen master.” “Thay wanted every moment of his presence to manifest right action in the world. He wasn’t interested in small talk.” “A monastic only retires when he transforms and lets go.” “This is it. Stop searching, stop running.” “A lotus will be a lotus. And a rose will be a rose. And a magnolia will be a magnolia. But if we try to be everything, then we’re going to be nothing. And then we don’t know how to nurture the lotus, because the lotus is very particular; it needs mud. A rose is very particular, too; it needs a different setting.” “This is not an era of change, it’s a change of era.” “The primary direction that Thay gave us was to be a community of simplicity, of peace, of awareness, and of embracing suffering. Be that community. Which, by the way, is a really tall order.” “One of our first missions as monastics is to embody a way of living that is happy, harmonious, and different. And then to hold that light for future generations, outside of the rat race. A lot of monastic communities throughout history have emerged from this kind of intention: to not follow the path of getting a job, getting a mortgage, becoming householders, getting a pension, and being part of the machine. We step outside of that in order to cultivate different qualities.” “The algorithms, the screens, the politics, the lobbies, the economics are all taking us towards the worst of human nature. So we have to be able to say, ‘Well, we’re going to stand for the better parts of human nature.' And that’s going to be important: for us to lift up in the world, and to know that we have had ancestors, over the millennia, who were interested in cultivating non-violence, compassion, tolerance, inclusiveness, generosity, well-being, health. And we have to take our society in that direction and not give up on it. Because otherwise it becomes a dog-eat-dog world where we’re all scrambling over each other in a race to the bottom of the brainstem. So, one of our roles in Plum Village is to help people not give up on the ethical values that are needed now more than ever.” “When people leave Plum Village, they don’t leave with nothing. They leave with the world. They leave for the path. And we’re there to support that through the sanghas, through all our online offerings. And here is a community that's navigating this, evolving this, updating it, exploring it. The world passes through Plum Village, and, from that, we grow so much.” “We’re a light in the world. So wherever there’s darkness, light is there. We just have to search for it, or stop, pause, and know that that light is there.”

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Are you successful but secretly running on empty? Most high-performing men are chasing success while feeling isolated, overworked, and physically deteriorating—and they don't even realize it. In this masterclass, I sit down with Dr. Scott Sherr, a board-certified internal medicine physician and health optimization expert, to dismantle the "Success Lie" that is leading men to burnout. We dive into the biological "Warrior to Wizard" transition and how to optimize your cellular architecture so you can win at work without losing at home. Troscriptions Website: https://troscriptions.com/modernman  STOP GUESSING. START LEADING. Take the "Where Did My Time Go?" Audit now to identify your time leaks and reclaim 10-20 hours of your week: https://themodernmanpodcast.com/wheredidmytimego  What You Will Learn In This Masterclass: The Sympathetic Spiral of Doom: Why staying in "fight or flight" mode leads to mitochondrial suicide and chronic disease. Warrior vs. Wizard: How the biological definition of strength must change as you lead a business and family. The "Normal" Trap: Why the standard medical definition of "normal" is actually a dangerous baseline for a high-performing man. Cognitive Edge: The truth about Methylene Blue and low-dose nootropics for bypassing brain fog and entering flow state. GABA vs. Serotonin: Why your "anxiety" is likely a braking-system issue, not a happiness issue. CHAPTERS 00:00 – The "Normal = Deteriorating" Trap  02:11 – The Warrior to Wizard Transition (Parenting & Control) 05:58 – Signs Your Nervous System is Crashing  08:56 – Why High-Performance Men Shouldn't Want to be "Normal"  11:17 – Mitochondria: The Engine of Executive Focus  14:27 – The Truth About Trauma Center "Health"  17:22 – The Sympathetic Spiral of Doom Explained  22:31 – How ATP Deficiency Destroys Decision Making  28:46 – Methylene Blue: A Battery Charger for the Brain  40:31 – The GABA Solution for Calm in the Storm  45:26 – Breaking the Spiral: Actionable Routines  50:23 – Identity Beyond the Title (Fatherhood & Legacy) ABOUT DR. SCOTT SHERR: Dr. Scott Sherr is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe). He is the COO of Troscriptions and a lead faculty member of the HOMe-HOPe nonprofit, where he translates complex biochemical mechanics into actionable protocols for high-stakes performance. Sherr's Links: Website: https://drscottsherr.com/ https://homehope.org/ Instagram: drscottsherr   Free eBook Here: Mastering Self-Development: Strategies of the New Masculine: https://rebrand.ly/m2ebook ⚔️JOIN THE NOBLE KNIGHTS MASTERMIND⚔️ https://themodernmanpodcast.com/thenobleknights 

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Pilates is trending. Protein is trending. Two-week abs are trending. And we have thoughts. In this episode, we break down the "Pilates wars," what Pilates actually is (and why real certification matters), and how social media has turned fitness into something performative instead of powerful. We talk about Megaformers, weekend certifications, protein without obsession, and why chasing numbers – on the scale, in your macros, or in your workout streak – is exhausting your brain more than building your body. The truth? Consistency beats intensity. Every time. Whether it's strength training, nutrition, or relationships, going to your edge without jumping off the cliff is where real change happens. If you're overwhelmed by fitness noise and ready to simplify, this one's your reset.   Resources mentioned: ABsolute Pilates Iron Butterfly   3 Ways to Calm the Fitness Noise: Choose consistency over intensity. You don't need two-a-days, free-week marathons, or a 14-day body reset. Move your body most days. Lift something heavy. Break a sweat. Then come back tomorrow. Real strength is built in rhythm, not in extremes. Stop turning your health into a math problem. If macros, scale weight, protein grams, and calorie counts are running through your head all day, that's noise. Eat real food. Add protein at your meals. Hydrate. Sleep. Repeat. Simple works. Go to your edge, not off the cliff. Challenge yourself, but keep your agency. Some days are heavier weights and extra push-ups. Some days are lighter and slower. Listening to your body isn't weakness. It's power.  

In this week's Think Thursday, Molly builds on last week's conversation about overwhelm and takes it one level deeper—into uncertainty and the brain's fundamental need for coherence.Many people say, “I'm overwhelmed by everything.” But often, what they're describing isn't simply busyness. It's destabilization. The pace of technological change, the relentless news cycle, economic uncertainty, global conflict, and cultural instability create a steady stream of input that the human brain was not designed to process.Our brains evolved for village-level information flow—not constant global exposure in real time.The Brain as a Prediction MachineModern neuroscience describes the brain as a prediction engine. Researchers such as Karl Friston (predictive processing theory) suggest that the brain's primary job is not just to react to reality, but to anticipate it.Your brain is constantly generating internal forecasts about what is likely to happen next. It builds models of what is safe, familiar, and probable. When those models align with experience, the brain operates efficiently. Monitoring decreases. Stress drops. Calm increases.But when prediction fails—when the future feels unstable or unclear—the brain increases vigilance. Cortisol rises. The amygdala becomes more reactive. Monitoring intensifies.Uncertainty is not just emotionally uncomfortable. It is neurologically expensive.Research comparing predictable and unpredictable stressors shows that unpredictable stress can create stronger physiological responses than predictable stress—even when the predictable stressor is objectively worse. The brain often prefers a known negative outcome to an unknown one because predictability allows preparation, and preparation reduces perceived threat.Coherence vs. AmbiguityResearchers such as Travis Proulx and Steven Heine have explored how disruptions in meaning and narrative coherence increase anxiety and motivate the brain to restore order. Coherence stabilizes the nervous system. Ambiguity destabilizes it.When someone says, “I'm overwhelmed by everything,” that word everything represents a collapse of hierarchy and narrative. The brain cannot model everything at once. It cannot prioritize everything simultaneously. So it defaults to alarm.Language plays a powerful role here. Molly revisits her recent quote:“Every time you replace ‘I'm overwhelmed' with ‘I need to decide what matters most and go slow,' your brain stops firing alarm signals and starts organizing information again.”While this shift does not immediately shut down the amygdala, research on cognitive reappraisal by psychologist James Gross shows that reframing increases prefrontal cortex activity and decreases amygdala activation over time. Changing language changes the predictive model the brain uses.Molly also revisits a core Alcohol Minimalist concept: thoughts are both descriptive and prescriptive. Repeating “I'm overwhelmed” reinforces a future expectation. The brain uses repeated thoughts as data. Language influences prediction.Why This Feels Amplified NowThe modern nervous system is metabolizing more information than at any point in human history. Our brains evolved to monitor a small social circle, not global crises, economic forecasts, political unrest, and technological revolutions delivered instantly.When input exceeds the brain's capacity to construct stable models:Uncertainty risesScanning increasesStress increasesCognitive flexibility decreasesThis is not fragility. It is neurobiology.And it has direct implications for behavior change.The brain invests effort when it believes the future is navigable. When the future feels chaotic, it shifts toward short-term safety behaviors—scrolling, avoidance, comfort-seeking, and returning to familiar habits—not because discipline has disappeared, but because predictability feels safer than uncertainty. Coherence builds confidence. Confidence supports effort. Effort sustains behavior change.When coherence drops, consistency often drops with it.Five Ways to Restore CoherenceWhile you cannot eliminate global uncertainty, you can restore local coherence. The brain does not require certainty everywhere. It requires stability somewhere.Here are five actionable steps:Narrow the time horizon.Focus on today or tomorrow rather than the entire month or year. Short predictive loops are easier for the brain to manage.Identify what is controllable.Research shows perceived control reduces amygdala activation. Even one controllable action restores agency.Establish one predictable ritual.A consistent morning routine, defined work block, or nightly wind-down creates stability the brain can model.Limit interpretive overload.Too many possible explanations increase cognitive load. Choose the most useful interpretation instead of entertaining every hypothetical scenario.Build one daily evidence loop.Follow through on one manageable commitment each day. Predictable behavior strengthens the brain's trust in its own forecasting.Each of these steps restores hierarchy. Each reduces prediction error. Each sends a stabilizing signal to the nervous system.You are telling your brain: “The world may be uncertain, but my behavior has structure.”The Bottom LineYour brain does not require absolute certainty in order to function well. It requires enough pattern to feel oriented. Enough structure to reduce constant monitoring. Enough stability to believe its predictions will not be continuously disrupted.You cannot calm the entire world. But you can restore order in your immediate sphere.When coherence returns, clarity follows. ★ Support this podcast ★

Thank you for being here. It is an honour to share this practice with you. This session invites you to connect with the seat of the witness, fostering mindfulness and inner peace. Through guided meditation, we aim for deep relaxation and healing, embracing a journey of self-discovery.2026 Nova Nidra Teacher Training → Enrollment Closes SOON! Apply Today! → https://www.aylanova.com/peaceinrestprogram/teach✧☽ Session Focus:• Clear seeing and conscious observation• Nervous system regulation through spacious awareness• Integration without urgency00:00 Introduction00:12 Welcoming Words from Ayla Nova00:52 Preparing for Yoga Nidra02:22 Ode to the Stars | A poem from Ayla Nova04:17 Nervous System Reset | Physiological Sigh06:20 The Practice of Yoga Nidra Begins✧☽ Stay Updated:Sign up for the newsletter for workshops, courses, and retreats.• Join Nova Nidra Community https://www.skool.com/novanidracommunity/about• Visit https://www.aylanova.com for additional resources• Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aylanovanidra✧☽  When to Practice:Return to this Yoga Nidra whenever your mind feels overstimulated, scattered, or pulled outward. This session is especially supportive during times of transition, sudden insight, or when you need perspective before action.✧☽ Mental Emotional Body:Light & HeavyLiberation & Rebellion✧☽  After the Practice:Take a moment to notice what feels more coherent. Share your reflections below. Your awareness may support someone else in their own process.Thank you to all YouTube SupportersSponsor & Support Ayla Nova Nidra through “Gifts of Gratitude”https://bio.site/aylanovanidra | https://www.aylanova.comThank you for being here. It is an honour to guide you through this practice. Together, we rest in awareness and allow clarity to emerge in its own time.Rest well.Be well,Ayla NovaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yoga-nidra-beyond-ayla-nova--5641302/support.

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In a world of constant sensory overload, how do we care for the mind without burning it out?In today's episode, I sit down with Jennifer Kurdyla to discuss gotu kola (Centella asiatica), an herb that has long been known for supporting calm focus, emotional spaciousness, and long-term nervous system resilience.Through the lens of Ayurveda, Jennifer explains how gotu kola cools inflammation, supports the gut–brain connection, and nourishes the senses. She reflects on her personal journey with gotu kola, highlighting how this quietly powerful herb helped to bring her back into balance after a mysterious, unexplained illness, and how it continues to be a part of her daily herbal practice.Jennifer shares the many ways she likes to work with gotu kola, including her recipe for Spacious Mind Herbal Cacao—perfect as a coffee alternative or as an evening ritual! You can download a beautifully illustrated recipe card for this delicious herbal beverage here.Gotu kola isn't just an herb for the brain! Here are just a few other ways that gotu kola can benefit your health:► Encourages strong, well-knit tissue repair during wound healing► Soothes inflamed or ulcerated tissues in the digestive tract► May slow stress-related hair loss and premature grayingTo learn even more benefits of gotu kola, be sure to check out the entire episode!By the end of this episode, you'll know:► How gotu kola can help cultivate calm, spacious focus without overstimulation► The role of gotu kola in calming inflammation—and why that makes it so beneficial for both the body and the mind► Why gotu kola is so often paired with ghee in Ayurvedic medicine► A surprising way to work with gotu kola to encourage healthy hair growth► How nasya (Ayurvedic herbal nose oiling) with gotu kola supports the brian and nervous system► and so much more…For those of you who don't know her, Jennifer Kurdyla is an Ayurvedic practitioner, herbalist, yoga teacher, and writer based in Brooklyn, New York. Committed to sharing the ancient tools of Ayurveda and yoga with modern communities, she helps her clients and students discover personalized rituals that support their well-being in body, mind, and spirit.Jennifer thrives in the creative space of her kitchen, where she crafts seasonal plant-forward recipes with a focus on supporting digestion and reviving our sensory experience with food prepared fresh and with love. She has studied Ayurveda at the Kripalu School of Ayurveda and clinical herbalism with David Winston.A former book editor and graduate of Harvard University, Jennifer is also the co-author of Root & Nourish: An Herbal Cookbook for Women's Wellness (Tiller Press), and the author of Sense-Care is Self-Care: Ayurveda and Yoga for Mental Resilience.I'm thrilled to share our conversation with you today!----Get full show notes, transcript, and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comWould you prefer watching this episode? If so, click here for the video.You can find Jennifer at JenniferKurdyla.com.For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!Working successfully with herbs requires three essential skills. Get introduced to them by taking my free herbal jumpstart course when you

Drift off with calm bedtime reading to help you sleep through insomnia and restless nights. This calm bedtime reading for sleep offers gentle relief from insomnia while guiding your thoughts somewhere steady and simple. Tonight, Benjamin traces the history of alarm clocks, from early mechanical timekeepers to the familiar bedside companions that guide our mornings. You'll discover how these small but powerful devices evolved, shaped daily routines, and reflected changing technology—all while relaxing beneath a steady, unhurried voice. There's no whispering here, just fact-filled, soothing education delivered at a peaceful pace to help with insomnia, stress, and anxiety. Let the simple story of ticking gears and morning chimes give your thoughts something light to rest on as your body unwinds. Press play, get comfortable, and allow yourself to drift gently toward rest. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Alarm clock, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alarm_clock), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices