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Parenthood is exhausting. When a kid asks for snack for the millionth time while you're running on little sleep and trying to make dinner, it's easy to snap. Licensed marriage and family therapist Cassidy Freitas says the key is to find refuge in what she calls "the margins." In this episode, Freitas shares tools from her book Mom Needs A Moment: How to Stop Your Reaction Before It Starts and Become a Calmer, Happier, More Connected Parent.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening and convenient playlists of popular help topics like personal finance, getting healthy, and more. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Parenthood is exhausting. When a kid asks for snack for the millionth time while you're running on little sleep and trying to make dinner, it's easy to snap. Licensed marriage and family therapist Cassidy Freitas says the key is to find refuge in what she calls "the margins." In this episode, Freitas shares tools from her book Mom Needs A Moment: How to Stop Your Reaction Before It Starts and Become a Calmer, Happier, More Connected Parent.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekitSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Les nerfs sont tendus ! Certes, mais est-on sûr que se défouler physiquement évacue cette colère ? Une équipe de scientifiques a évalué l'efficacité de certains comportements pour calmer les coups de sang. Desserrez les poings, peaceee…Les Fun Facts, c'est chaque mois dans le magazine Epsiloon. Mais nous les avons aussi réunis dans une collection de petits livres qui tiennent dans la poche. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

It's back to school season, and if you're the one in your house tracking every form, portal, email, and schedule change, you already know what's coming. All that information lands at once, and it turns into chaos fast.That first week or two back is overwhelming for two reasons: a huge amount of change hits all at once, and it's a total shift from your summer atmosphere to your school year atmosphere. In this episode, I'm sharing three systems I put into place every single year to get ahead of that overwhelm, not to prevent the chaos, but to make sure I'm not the one carrying it all by myself for the rest of the year.In This Episode, I'll Cover:Where I tell every piece of incoming information to go so it stops living in five different places at once.The one weekly appointment with myself that keeps me from reacting to every email and notification the moment it lands.Why I intentionally leave a window of my calendar blank the first week and weekend of school, and what that protects me from.The tool at the center of our house that means my family stops asking me what day it is.Resources Mentioned:TOP for Students digital course: https://megansumrall.com/studentEpisode 251 - Family Communication Center setup: www.megansumrell.com/blog/how-to-create-an-effective-family-communication-center-with-the-skylight-calendarEpisode 312 - Family meetings: www.megansumrell.com/blog/family-meetings-that-actually-work-with-christy-keatingYouTube Skylight Calendar Tutorial: https://youtu.be/85fSKIYyTi0________________________________

Have you ever wondered why you can show up perfectly, stay calm under pressure, and hold everything together for everyone else, yet still feel like you are quietly running on empty? In today's episode of Calming Anxiety, we unpack the hidden reality of high-functioning anxiety—the state where your outside performs flawlessly while your inside is quietly starved of fuel. Hosted by Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic, this 10-minute session is designed specifically to help you move past the mere absence of panic and step into true nervous system regulation. Together, we explore the clinical concept of allostatic load—the accumulated weight of a thousand ordinary, unrecovered days—and engage in a powerful 4-2-6 breathing practice to stimulate your vagal tone and restore your ventral vagal state of deep safety. Key Timestamps & Journey Points00:00 – The Illusion of Coping: Why calm people still burn out and what high-functioning anxiety really looks like. 00:34 – Welcome to Calming Anxiety: Introduction by Martin, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic. 01:18 – Understanding Allostatic Load: Realizing that burnout isn't a sudden crash, but months of quiet, low-level sympathetic activation. 02:14 – The Vagal Tone Restoration: A guided 4-2-6 breathing exercise to signal safety to your brain. 04:02 – The Foundation Visualization: Journeying into the structure of your house to address the invisible wear and tear. 06:47 – Affirmations for Rest: Internalizing permission to step down before a collapse occurs. 08:04 – 3 Daily Caring Tips: Practical, immediate strategies to protect your energy and capacity. 09:41 – Outro & Community Connection: A reminder to prioritize your mind, body, and soul, and to always Be KindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief--4110266/support.Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

Un nouvel épisode El Niño est en train de s'installer dans le Pacifique équatorial. En juin 2026, l'Agence américaine d'observation océanique et atmosphérique, la NOAA, ainsi que l'Organisation météorologique mondiale ont confirmé son arrivée, après une hausse marquée de la température des eaux de surface. Selon les experts, il existe 63 % de chances que cet épisode soit qualifié de « très fort », au point de devenir l'un des plus puissants de l'histoire moderne. El Niño modifie profondément la circulation atmosphérique mondiale. Il entraîne généralement une hausse temporaire de la température globale et déplace les zones de pluie et de sécheresse, avec des conséquences parfois majeures sur plusieurs continents.Face à cette menace, Jessica Wan, climatologue à l'Université de Californie, étudie une méthode de géo-ingénierie ciblée : l'éclaircissement des nuages marins. Ses travaux ont été publiés le 8 juillet 2026 dans la revue Science Advances. Le principe consiste à équiper des navires de buses capables de pulvériser de très fines gouttelettes d'eau salée sous les stratocumulus marins. L'eau s'évapore, mais les minuscules cristaux de sel restent en suspension. L'humidité se condense autour d'eux, ce qui rend les nuages plus denses, plus blancs et plus réfléchissants. Ils renvoient alors davantage de rayonnement solaire vers l'espace.L'équipe a simulé deux épisodes historiques particulièrement intenses, ceux de 1997-1998 et de 2015-2016. D'après ses modèles, intervenir sur 7 % du Pacifique Sud-Est pourrait refroidir suffisamment l'océan pour casser la boucle de rétroaction qui renforce El Niño. Le calendrier serait déterminant. Une intervention commencée dès juin, pendant la montée du phénomène, puis poursuivie jusqu'en février, pourrait faire baisser la température de surface de la mer de 1,88 degré. Une diminution suffisante, selon les chercheurs, pour neutraliser une grande partie des anomalies météorologiques mondiales. Cette méthode aurait l'avantage d'être temporaire et réversible à chaque cycle. Mais elle comporte aussi des risques. Un refroidissement excessif pourrait provoquer une transition brutale vers La Niña, aggravant notamment les sécheresses dans la Corne de l'Afrique. Modifier les grands courants thermiques du Pacifique pourrait également produire des effets incontrôlés, comme des vagues de chaleur inattendues en Europe ou en Asie. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Your life stormy right now? Let me introduce you to “The Storm Calmer”

Do you have a ritual that helps you to feel grounded? Calmer...when life becomes overwhelming?This summer I have been walking barefoot in the backyard first thing in the morning to feel the dew on the souls of my feet (although it's not easy with the callouses). My guest this week, Scranton business owner Sonya Dixon, created a mindfulness practice for herself after the loss of three loved ones that led to her passion and purpose. After the loss of her mother at the rather young age of 27, Sonya began lighting candles and saying prayers. When she lost her grandfather and father within the following year, she realized that lighting a candle at the end of her day had become a healthy and intentional act to help her amid her grief. Now, more than 25 years later, Sonya is helping others activate their senses through her business Dixon Candle and Bath.Check out all of the delightful fragrances of candles, sprays and sachets at Dixon Candle and Bath here.I owe a huge thank you to my weekly podcast sponsors Reinvented Threads with Gabby Lynn and Healthy Lifestyle Management with Lisa Rigau. Check out the ecofriendly fashion accessories made by the hands of Gabby at ⁠ReinventedThreads.com⁠. Learn about the health and wellness services Lisa offers to make your life healthier, including a free monthly virtual meditation class, at⁠ EatBreatheMoveLive.com.⁠ If you would like to be a guest on Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl or you would like to help support the weekly conversations Jeannine hosts on this show, please reach out to Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com.Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram and for therapeutic laughter, visit ⁠Laugh to Live⁠ on Facebook.I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

In this heartfelt episode, Tara welcomes therapist, author, and podcast host Dr. Cassidy Freitas to share her personal journey through parenthood and her expert insights on navigating postpartum challenges. They dive into how childhood and cultural legacies shape modern parenting styles, often triggering cycles of stress and control. Dr. Cassidy explains how systemic issues, social media, and even AI impact modern motherhood, making it harder than ever to find balance. Drawing from her book Mom Needs a Moment, Dr. Cassidy offers highly practical strategies for creating protected boundaries and margins amidst the daily chaos of digital-era lives. She explains how to identify personal triggers, regulate reactions, and cultivate deep self-compassion. The episode also highlights the significance of personal space, offering invaluable resources for both parents and therapists looking to foster authentic well-being. Whether you are navigating the vulnerable early days of a newborn or managing the complexities of the teenage years, tune in to discover how to unpack stressful cycles, embrace vulnerability, and build deeper, more meaningful connections with your children and yourself. Links: https://www.drcassidymft.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drcassidy/ https://amzn.to/3TaCu7S Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new study including 4 Missouri prisons is looking to create a calmer and safer environment inside the walls. Missouri Net's Sue Danielson learned more about the concepts being used from University of Missouri Social Work Professor Kelli Canada.

Are you keeping empty boxes because you might need them someday? Do you start fresh notebooks with excitement, only to stop when the magic disappears? Have you ever used cleaning, organizing, or a full room makeover to avoid the task you were supposed to do?In this episode, I'm joined by Marcus John Henry Brown, a speaker coach, who shares his life with ADHD through funny, relatable videos that have resonated with huge audiences online.He shares what happened after being diagnosed with ADHD in his 50s, how he has learned to spot his own ADHD patterns, and why his version of time management might sound chaotic from the outside, but actually makes perfect sense once you understand the ADHD brain.We talk about the real-life patterns behind decluttering with ADHD, including doom rooms, beautiful boxes, half-used notebooks, travel waiting, and the strange usefulness of side quests. We also discuss why ADHD systems often develop through trial, error, and years of learning what reduces stress. In this episode, you'll learn:How “just in case” thinking keeps boxes, cables, notebooks, and paper clutter hanging around.What to notice when a doom room starts collecting unfinished decisionsWhy ADHD time can make waiting harder than leavingHow to use time management strategies that reduce the risk of being lateWhat to do when notebooks lose their new-book magicWhy side quests can become part of an ADHD coping processHow to think about clutter strategies without shameWhat to notice when cleaning becomes productive procrastinationWhy humor can help explain ADHD patterns to other peopleHow to value clutter free space while respecting how your brain worksIf you've been searching for adhd organizing, adhd clutter, adhd procrastination, paper clutter, coping mechanisms, this episode is your invitation to understand your patterns with more compassion.You'll laugh, you'll feel seen, and you might finally understand why your clutter has been making so much sense to your ADHD brain.Here's to creating systems that make daily life easier,CarolineThanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:Join my online membership Clutter Free CollectiveJoin my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | FacebookVisit my website www.caroline-thor.com Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizerConnect with Marcus:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcusjhbrown/Website: https://speakery.de/Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:Join my online membership Clutter Free CollectiveJoin my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | FacebookVisit my website www.caroline-thor.com Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer

Overcoming Health Anxiety: Box Breathing & Breaking the Reassurance LoopEpisode DescriptionIf your mind has been scanning your body today, checking, worrying, or searching for signs that something is wrong, this episode is a safe space for you. Health anxiety keeps us stuck in the future, anticipating the next symptom or worst-case scenario. In this 10-minute session, we dismantle that threat response and anchor you back to the present. Join Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic, as he shares unique insights from his time on the ambulance—where he frequently treated an overactive nervous system misfiring as a physical emergency. Learn why your physical symptoms are real but not medically dangerous, and discover how to quietly message your body that you are completely safe. Time Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Episode Introduction00:49 – Finding Your Comfy Space01:20 – Guided Box Breathing Practice (3-3-3 Method)03:40 – The Paramedic's Perspective: Understanding Health Anxiety Symptoms05:22 – Mindful Affirmations for Health & Safety08:27 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Health Anxiety Relief10:13 – Grounding & Returning to the Present Room10:50 – Outro & Anxiety Breaker SupportToday's Affirmations for Peace of MindLet these words settle in gently. You don't have to fully believe them yet—just allow them to land: "My body is not my enemy. It is working hard for me right now.""Sensations are not symptoms. My nervous system is sensitive, not broken.""I am allowed to feel uncertainty and choose not to search for answers right now.""I release the need to check. The answer I am looking for is already here. I am safe.""My mind has been working so hard to protect me. I give it permission to rest."3 Daily Caring Tips for Health Anxiety ReliefGive the Worry a Window: If anxious health thoughts pop up, don't fight them. Dedicate one specific 5-minute window later in the day (like 4:00 PM) to acknowledge them. Outside of that window, gently step away and return to your breath.Notice the Reassurance Loop: Googling symptoms or constantly asking loved ones for reassurance feels like quick relief, but it actually feeds the anxiety cycle. When you feel the urge to check, pause and use an affirmation instead.Move Your Body Gently: Taking a simple 10-minute walk gives your nervous system direct, honest feedback that your body is working, your lungs are breathing, and you are safely moving through the world.Connect & SupportExplore the Library: Access over 2,300 completely free, 10-minute relaxation sessions designed to calm your mind.Go Deeper: Ready to disrupt the anxiety cycle for good? Grab the Anxiety Breaker Course—featuring 5 focused clinical hypnotherapy sessions for just $67—over at calminganxiety.fm.Share the CalmIf this session helped lower your heart rate and bring you back to center, please consider sharing this episode with a friend, family member, or anyone you know who struggles with health anxiety. A simple text or share can be the exact lifeline someone needs today.And as always, in every thought, word, and deed: Be kind

Le lâcher prise n'est pas renoncer. C'est retrouver de l'espace mental, émotionnel et physique pour avancer avec plus de calme et de clarté intérieure.Dans cet épisode de Sensées, Jenny Chamas vous guide dans une méditation lâcher prise accessible à toutes, pensée pour les femmes leaders et toutes celles qui ressentent une surcharge mentale ou émotionnelle.Cette pratique courte vous aide à ralentir, calmer le système nerveux et sortir du mode pilote automatique. Que vous découvriez la méditation ou que vous ayez déjà une pratique installée, cette expérience méditative vous offre un moment pour revenir à vous-même et retrouver un espace intérieur plus apaisé.Dans cet épisode, vous découvrez comment :Relâcher la pression mentale et émotionnelleCalmer le stress et l'agitation intérieureRevenir au corps et à la respirationDévelopper un leadership plus aligné et plus sereinCréer un espace de récupération dans votre quotidienPendant 4 semaines, Jenny Chammas vous propose une série de méditations guidées courtes pour vous aider à mieux gérer la charge mentale, les émotions intenses et le stress du quotidien.Cette méditation lâcher prise est une invitation à ralentir, respirer et retrouver un rapport plus apaisé à vous-même, à votre ambition et à votre vie professionnelle.Un épisode à écouter lorsque vous sentez que tout va trop vite, que le mental ne s'arrête plus ou que vous avez simplement besoin de souffler.****Rejoignez la newsletter Sensées : elle vous donne accès à un concentré de coaching et d'inspiration. Inscrivez-vous gratuitement en cliquant ici. Tout comme sur le podcast Sensées, on y parle de leadership, d'ambition, de confiance en soi, de motivation, de carrière, d'outils de développement personnel, de management, de prise de poste, de prise de parole, et. : bref, de tout ce qui concerne le quotidien des femmes ambitieuses.***Avec NOVA, j'accompagne individuellement les dirigeantes. Dans ce programme de coaching et de mentoring, confidentiel et sur-mesure, je vous aide à dépasser vos challenges et atteindre vos objectifs, dans un contexte politique et stratégique qui demande de la hauteur, du sang-froid et une vision claire. Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus.**Notre guide "10 leviers essentiels pour les décideuses" est un véritable concentré d'outils de coaching et de mentoring, les mêmes que nous utilisons dans le programme Sensées. Il est conçu pour toutes les directrices, dirigeantes et entrepreneures qui sont fatiguées de porter seules les responsabilités. Si vous avez l'impression que votre quotidien vous échappe petit à petit, ce guide est fait pour vous. Cliquez ici pour obtenir votre exemplaire offert !*Vous représentez une entreprise et souhaitez développer le leadership de vos talents féminins ? : cliquez ici.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Feeling Overwhelmed at Home? Try This Summer Home Edit for a Calmer Space Does your home feel overwhelming—even after you've cleaned it? The problem may not be dirt or clutter. It may be that your space simply needs an edit. In this episode, I'm sharing a designer's approach to creating a home that feels lighter, calmer, and more relaxing this summer—without buying a single thing. Instead of organizing more bins or adding more décor, you'll learn how thoughtfully editing your space can transform the way your home looks and feels. In this episode, you'll learn: How to remove what competes for your attention. Discover why visual clutter is just as overwhelming as physical clutter and how editing your décor can instantly create a greater sense of calm. Why every room needs room to breathe. Learn how designers use negative space to make a room feel more peaceful, balanced, and intentionally styled. How to edit for the season you're in. From heavy textiles to unnecessary accessories, you'll discover simple ways to lighten your home for summer without sacrificing your personal style. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by your home but aren't sure where to start, this episode will help you see your space with fresh eyes and make simple changes that have a big impact. Next Steps:

Nature in the Classroom with Ernesto Rodriguez: Creating Calmer, More Focused Learning SpacesWhat if supporting children's focus, well-being, and learning could begin with the spaces where they spend their day?In this episode, Victoria Hackett sits down with Ernesto Rodriguez, founder of Nature in the Classroom, to explore how nature-inspired learning environments can help children feel calmer, more engaged, and better able to learn. Drawing on his background in school psychology, photography, and environmental education, Ernesto shares the story behind his innovative work bringing tree canopy imagery into schools and classrooms.Together, they discuss the science behind our connection to nature, the role of biophilic design in education, and why creating restorative learning environments matters now more than ever.Whether you're a classroom teacher, outdoor educator, school leader, or parent, this conversation offers practical ideas and fresh inspiration for bringing more nature into children's daily lives.In This Episode:The story behind Nature in the ClassroomWhy our brains respond so strongly to natureThe research connecting nature and attentionHow classroom environments influence learning and behaviorWhat teachers and students experience after nature-inspired transformationsThe relationship between indoor environments and outdoor learningSimple ways educators can bring more nature into their classroomsWhy nature connection is essential for children's well-beingAbout Ernesto Rodriguez:Ernesto Rodriguez is the founder of Nature in the Classroom, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the benefits of nature into schools through immersive tree canopy installations and nature-inspired learning environments. His work combines school psychology, photography, and environmental education to help create spaces where children can thrive.Resources:Nature in the ClassroomFacebookInstagramContact ErnestoConnect with Victoria:For more conversations about outdoor learning, nature-based education, and raising connected, curious children, subscribe to The Outdoor Classrooms Podcast and share this episode with a fellow educator.Website: www.outdoor-classrooms.comEmail: Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.comInstagramFacebookOutdoor Classroom Resources & Links:

European equities extended their upward momentum, while US markets faced selling pressure after the first FOMC meeting under Chair Kevin Warsh delivered a surprisingly hawkish tone, pushing Treasury yields higher. Yet, sentiment later shifted again as news of a signed memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran lifted Asian markets and drove US equity futures firmly into positive territory. In today's episode, Norbert Rücker, Head of Economics and Next Generation Research, explores how easing geopolitical tensions could reshape the outlook for global energy markets.(00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content (00:28) - Markets wrap-up: Roman Canziani, Head of Product & Investment Content (05:48) - Energy market update: Norbert Rücker, Head of Economics & Next Generation Research (10:47) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Have you ever looked around at the mess, the endless to-do list, the forgotten permission slip, and wondered why motherhood feels so much harder than everyone else makes it look? So many of us are carrying invisible expectations about what a “good mom” should do, how her home should look, and how much she should be able to handle.Today, I'm joined by Libby Ward, author of Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself, for a beautifully honest conversation about motherhood, perfectionism, clutter, and the invisible pressure so many women carry.We explore what happens when we start questioning those expectations, and why letting go of them might be the key to finding more peace at home.Libby shares what it looked like for her to slowly let go of the version of motherhood she thought she had to perform and start building a life that actually worked for her, her children, her nervous system, and her real capacity.We talk about the “shoulds” that creep into overwhelmed moms, the mental load of motherhood, the energy it takes to make everything look fine from the outside, and why sometimes the most loving thing we can do for our families is lower the standards that are quietly exhausting us.In this episode, you'll learn:Why so many mothers feel like they are the only ones struggling, even when they are not.How perfectionism can show up in the home, in meals, in parenting, and even in the way we host others.Why emotional regulation matters more than creating a perfect-looking childhood.How clutter, routines, and home organization can affect your nervous system, especially if you or your children are neurodivergent.Why letting go is not always simple, and what might be underneath the need to keep everything together.How small changes in your home, calendar, and expectations can create more calm for the whole family.Why the front entryway can be one of the most powerful places to start if leaving the house feels chaotic.This is for all the mothers who have ever wondered why she finds it all so hard, or who feels tired from trying to hold everything together. Whether you're dealing with mom burnout or learning the art of letting go of perfection, you'll walk away feeling seen, understood, and encouraged.Here's to making motherhood feel lighter,CarolineThanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:Join my online membership Clutter Free CollectiveJoin my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | FacebookVisit my website www.caroline-thor.com Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizerConnect with Libby:Libby's book: https://libbyward.com/honest-motherhood-book Website: Libby Ward | Creator, Speaker and Author on a MissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbyward/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@libbywardofficialThanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:Join my online membership Clutter Free CollectiveJoin my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | FacebookVisit my website www.caroline-thor.com Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer

FDA's new leadership is sailing the agency into calmer waters amid a search for a permanent commissioner and permanent center directors. On the latest BioCentury This Week podcast, BioCentury Washington Editor Steve Usdin discusses how FDA's new, interim leaders have changed the tone at the agency and why they are putting medicines derailed under former FDA Commissioner Marty Makary back on track. Usdin also highlights FDA's new real-time clinical trials initiative.BioCentury's analysts then turn to deals, including an analysis of the 20 deals Eli Lilly has done this year; Servier's move to expand in neurology via BD; and Monday's billion-dollar deals by Incyte, which will acquire Vega Therapeutics, and Johnson & Johnson, which is buying Firefly Bio.The team also discusses Grand Rounds U.S., held last week in Seattle, including the conference's Rising Star prize winner Sylvain Simon of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.View full story: https://www.biocentury.com/article/659699#FDA #BiopharmaDeals #ClinicalTrials #BiotechMA #GrandRoundsUS01:23 - Grand Rounds Seattle Takeaways04:43 - FDA's New Leaders11:48 - FDA's Real Time Trials Pilot20:40 - Servier Bets on Neuro25:33 - Lilly's Deal Spree30:21 - Dealmaking RoundupTo submit a question to BioCentury's editors, email the BioCentury This Week team at podcasts@biocentury.com.Reach us by sending a text

— As we release stored tension, soften resistance, and move in ways that feel aligned rather than performative, the way we relate to the world begins to shift as well. Our nervous systems regulate. Our reactions soften. Our presence becomes less guarded and more genuine. Self-awareness creates coherence within the individual. And coherence within individuals quietly contributes to coherence within the collective. This is not dramatic change. It is gentle evolution. Calmer conversations. More compassion. More people feeling safe enough to be themselves. Movement, in this way, becomes more than physical expression. It becomes participation in the evolution of our own consciousness. And as each person reconnects with their body, their truth, and their internal rhythm, the ripple extends far beyond what can be measured. What begins as remembering ourselves becomes a quiet contribution to a world that feels more present, more connected, and more alive. Valeria interviews Caren Carnegie — She is an Intuitive Momentum Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Spiritual Life Coach, and Channeler, and the founder of Transform Fitness Coaching. She guides individuals beyond traditional fitness into a deeper relationship with their body, mind, and inner awareness—where movement becomes a pathway to self-leadership and remembrance. With nearly two decades of experience working closely with people, Caren blends physical training with intuitive insight to support sustainable, embodied transformation. Her work redefines fit-ness as a state of being—one rooted in self-acceptance, coherence, and personal truth. Through her coaching, writing, and speaking, Caren invites others to move with what moves them, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create momentum that reflects who they truly are. Learn more about Caren Carnegie and her amazing work at https://transformfitnesscoaching.com/ and her Instagram: @carencarnegiefitness.

What we eat, and how we eat, can have a profound effect on our brain health, even influencing depression, anxiety and ADHD.Today, we're unpacking simple food strategies that can support your nervous system, with a big focus on the gut-brain connection.And I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas to explore this topic.He's a clinical neuroscientist, nutrition researcher and author of the brilliant new book ‘ADHD Body and Mind: A Compassionate Guide to Rewilding Your Nervous System'.He also has a fantastic way of bringing together brain health and delicious, practical food.We cover

After water, tea is the most popular drink in the world. We turn to it for comfort, for a break in the day, and increasingly, for its claimed mood‑calming powers. Scroll through social media and you'll find no shortage of claims that tea, or more so one of its bioactive compounds called L‑theanine, are a natural answer to stress and anxiety. In this podcast episode, I take a closer look at those claims through the lens of a new review that pulled together clinical trials on green tea, its key bioactive compounds, and mood with a particular focus on L‑theanine and anxiety.Links referred to in the podcastThinking Nutrition podcast episode 12 on tea and health https://thinkingnutrition.buzzsprout.com/808853/episodes/3156961-drink-tea-and-carry-onSystematic review on tea and its effects on mood https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40722728Episode transcriptTo access the full episode transcript, go to the following link and select the individual podcast episode and then click on the ‘Transcript' tab https://thinkingnutrition.buzzsprout.comConnect with meInstagram doctimcroweFacebook Thinking NutritionX CroweTim

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You breathe more than 20,000 times a day.But if your breathing is shallow, fast, noisy, or stuck high in your chest, your nervous system may be receiving a constant signal that you're not safe yet.Which means your body can stay stuck in stress mode even when you're desperately trying to relax.And over time, that can look like:

Is it possible to remain calm and focused when everything around us is getting faster, noisier and seemingly more demanding?  I think it is, and in this week's episode, I'll share some of my insights so you, too, can remain productive in a quiet, focused way.  Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin   Learn more about the Quiet Productivity Method here Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived   The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack  The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page   Script | 418 Hello, and welcome to episode 418 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show.  Recently, I had a call with one of my coaching clients who is completely on board with AI. He's gone down the usual rabbit hole of ChatGPT, then Claude, then back to ChatGPT, then to Google's Gemini and now he's obsessed with Claude again.  It reminded me of the late twenty-teens when everyone was switching between Evernote, Notion, Apple Notes, and then Roam Research. It was an amusing merry-go-round.  One of the ironic things about my client is that he'd had to wake up at 5:00 am to review the materials for a workshop he was delivering that day because he suddenly thought Claude might not have given the correct information, and he needed to check everything before 9:00 am.  I asked him how long he usually took to prepare for a workshop like this, and he replied that it normally took three or four hours. However, he said emphatically, with Claude's help, it's taking him around six to eight hours. I did point out the obvious. With AI's help, it's taking twice as long, but he dismissed that, saying AI was the future and that by doing it this way, he was learning and would eventually be faster.  Fair point.  But he did have to wake up two hours earlier than normal. Not something I would enjoy doing.  This reminded me that life, whether it's our personal or our professional lives, shouldn't be lived at speed. Life should be lived at our own pace.  Two YouTube videos I recently watched emphasised this. One was by Matt D' Avella, and the other was from Samurai Matcha.  In Matt's video, entitled I Tried to Optimise my Life. It made it Worse, Matt pointed out that trying to live a productive life left him feeling frustrated. All the curated lists and time blocks on his calendar just set him up for failure.  If he didn't clear his to-do list or he was unable to follow his time blocks, he'd end the day feeling that he'd failed. This left him feeling miserable all evening and wondering what was wrong with him. Then I watched Samurai Matcha's video entitled “10 Real Japanese Organisation Tricks”, in which he explained why his girlfriend's organisation philosophy was brilliant.  Her philosophy was that the goal of organising is to always know where everything is. This meant that things were stacked so you could see what was in a cupboard or refrigerator as soon as you opened the door. That clothes were arranged so that, just by looking in a wardrobe, you could instantly see what was in there.  It isn't about having everything look pretty and tidy, only to be unable to find what you are looking for. It's about knowing instantly where everything is.  So there you have one person trying to optimise everything and setting himself up for failure every day. And another who is essentially working by her own logic, making her life as simple and easy as possible.  You can guess who was the more relaxed, settled and happy with life.  And this is the point. Life's not about optimising everything. We're human beings, but we're trying to turn ourselves into machines that can be programmed to wake up at a particular time, jump into a bath of freezing water, do a two-hour morning exercise routine, spend an hour writing morning pages and then finish it all off with twenty minutes of meditation.  That's not what life is about at all.  One way to get started in creating a calmer, quieter way of living is to begin with your non-negotiables. What are the things you must do each day? There are the obvious ones, such as sleeping, brushing your teeth, washing and eating. Most of those our bodies have ways of ensuring we do them. We get sleepy, and we get hungry.  But what other things would be non-negotiable for you?  For me, taking Louis out for his walk, doing a little exercise and enjoying a cup of tea with my wife when she gets home from university are non-negotiable at a personal level.  At a professional level, my non-negotiable is spending 2 hours a day creating. That could be writing, recording or planning. It doesn't matter what I create; all that matters is that I create something.  And that's it. Together, that's around four to five hours a day.  Once you have established what your non-negotiables are, it becomes easy to say no to things that could interfere with them.  Another way to bring some calm and quiet back into your life is to focus on time not what you have to do.  Let me explain.  Most of what comes at us each day is not within our control. You do not know how many Slack or Teams messages you will get today. Neither do you know how many emails you will get nor what you will be asked to do.  What you do know is how much time you can dedicate to these inputs.  Over the years, I've learnt that if I allow 40 minutes or so each day to respond to my actionable messages and emails, I'll mostly stay on top of my communications. Sure, occasionally I am behind, but as I can see I am getting behind, I can allow a little extra time to catch up if necessary.  I also know that if I have two hours a day to create, I'll always hit my publication schedule.  If you work on projects, what would happen if you dedicated 2 hours a day to quiet, focused work on them? No distractions, no interruptions, just quiet, focused work. From the people I've worked with who have done this, they're amazed at just how much work they get done each week. And how deadlines no longer become stressful or missed.  Two hours may not seem much, but over a working week, that's ten uninterrupted hours. Ten hours you know you will not be interrupted by anyone.  The great thing about this approach is that you gain control over your time. And with a little consistency, you soon find yourself on top of your work.  You also learn where your limits are.  I know my brain gets tired around the 90-minute to 2-hour mark of focused work.  Sure, there are days I would love to spend three hours in focused work, but experience has taught me that the extra hour is a wasted hour. I make more mistakes; I start snatching a quick look at my messages and emails, looking for anything to distract me. That pile of washing suddenly needs to be put away, or those cups and dishes need washing and putting away.  Once you know your limits, you can work within them.  This approach is a more human way to go about your day. It's not optimised to create impossible days, leaving you feeling exhausted, unfulfilled and disappointed with yourself.  It's set up to work with your strengths and, more importantly, with your biorhythms. Your body's natural rhythms.  The advantage of this kinder, calmer way of going about your day is that you naturally slow down. You have the space to deal with the urgencies and the demands of your bosses, clients and colleagues. And that results in fewer mistakes, leaving you with less corrective work to do.  The problem with being human is that we are really quite fragile. My client, who woke up at 5:00 am to fix Claude's mistakes, will find the afternoon a dead zone. He'll be exhausted and trying to operate at 100% with less than five hours of sleep.  That lack of sleep will likely affect his food choices at lunchtime. He'll probably grab a quick sandwich or something else high in carbohydrates, which will spike his insulin levels, leaving him feeling drowsy afterwards.  And then we're also susceptible to all sorts of bugs and illnesses, which can have a debilitating effect on our energy levels.  Again, not within our control unless we seal ourselves off from the outside world. Not a great idea.  I can assure you that the best approach to managing time and improving your productivity is to be human about it. Work with you and your natural state, rather than trying to be like a machine.  Take care of your three foundations: get enough sleep, eat healthy and move frequently.  Then, have a plan for the day. Not a minute-by-minute plan, but one that takes care of your non-negotiables, allows for some focused work time and has enough flexibility to take care of unknowns that will inevitably pop up throughout the day.  Since the 1980s, technological advances have consistently promised us less work and more leisure time. And yet that's never materialised. Instead, the opposite happens.  Smartphones took business communications out of the office and made them omnipresent, leaving us with no place to hide. The desktop computer eliminated the typing pool and left managers and executives responsible for crafting their own letters and emails.  Cloud computing eliminated the filing cabinet and placed company documents within our reach 24/7, even when we were supposed to be on vacation.  What's more, all this technological advancement has sped everything up. And it's this speeding up that has left us with so much more to do. What used to take us three or four days to do is now expected to be done in an hour.  That's where the problem is.  Fortunately, there are ways to mitigate this: be human. Make your own decisions about what you work on and when. Wrestle back control of your calendar and protect time to do the things that matter.  These are simple steps, not easy to implement initially, but worth putting the effort into implementing them.  As Matt D'Avella has discovered, and Samurai Matcha's girlfriend already knew, keeping things human, simple and logical to yourself is the best way to live in a calm, quiet, focused way. Now, before I go, if what you've heard today in this podcast resonated with you and you want to learn more, my Quiet Productivity Method programme will do just that.  Recently updated to cover your non-negotiables, the superb daybook system and how to plan your days and weeks so you are living within your time means, this programme will teach you, step by step, how to create a system that works for you. How to find time for what you want, and much more. In addition, you will also become a part of the Quiet Productivity Method community, where you can share ideas, ask questions and join the monthly live sessions that will answer your questions and hold you accountable as you move away from the unsustainable task-based systems of old and towards a sustainable, humane, time-based system.  I do hope you can join me.  Thank you for listening, and it just remains for me now to wish you all a very, very productive week.   

In this mom chat, I'm sharing the real-life nervous system tools, mindset shifts, routines, and “reduce the friction” hacks that help me stay calm and regulated during the chaos of toddler life. We're talking meltdowns, climbing, overstimulation, blood sugar, sleep, boundaries, screen time, and the exact things I tell myself in the moment to stop spiraling and show up as the mom I want to be.Ways to work with Corinne: Join the Mind Your Hormones Method, HERE! (Use code PODCAST for 10% off!!)Applications for the next round of Corinne's Trying to Conceive Accelerator are now OPEN! Check out the details here. (round starts mid-June!) Join the Mind Your Hormones Community to connect more with me & other members of this community!Come hang out with me on Instagram: @corinneangealicaOr on TikTok: @corinneangelicaEmail Fam: Click here to get weekly emails from meMind Your Hormones Instagram: @mindyourhormones.podcast Disclaimer: always consult your doctor before taking any supplementation. This podcast is intended for educational purposes only, not to diagnose or treat any conditions. 

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Dans cet épisode #283, nous abordons un sujet qui peut vite devenir épuisant au quotidien : les pensées envahissantes.Aux côtés de la psychologue et psychothérapeute Lauryane Bonheur, nous cherchons à comprendre ce qui se joue lorsque notre mental s'emballe, que les pensées tournent en boucle et deviennent difficiles à apaiser.Avec douceur et clarté, Lauryane Bonheur partage des clés concrètes pour mieux comprendre ces fonctionnements, prendre de la distance avec ses pensées et avancer vers un apaisement durable.

In this honest and hope-filled podcast interview, I sit down with Meghan, a full-time working mom of four who came into coaching completely burned out, exhausted, emotionally reactive, and stuck in constant frustration and anger.By the time she got home from work, she felt drained from poor boundaries, overwhelmed by unrealistic expectations, and trapped in negative thought patterns that were affecting both her peace and her relationship with her children. She had tried therapy and working on herself before, but still found herself reacting in ways she hated.Today, Meghan describes herself as a more accepting, lighthearted, merciful, joyful, and connected mom.In this episode, you'll hear:The breaking point that made her realize something needed to changeHow anger was affecting her relationship with her kidsThe unrealistic expectations and control issues fueling her reactionsWhat she tried before coaching that didn't create lasting changeThe tools and mindset shifts that helped her transformHow she experiences more joy, peace, and connection with her children todayIf you're exhausted from reacting…If you feel emotionally drained and overwhelmed…If you're tired of the guilt, anger, and disconnection…If you want to replace anger with joy and become the peaceful mom you know God is calling you to be…You don't have to stay stuck.Inside the Calm Christian Mom Coaching Program, you'll learn how to regulate your emotions, renew your mind, heal unhealthy patterns, and create a more peaceful, emotionally healthy home.Listen to related episodes:307. Calmer and More Patient in Only a Few Weeks- Nichole's Transformation (Homeschooling Mom of 7)314. “I Didn't Think I Could Change”… Real Wins From a Mom Who Stopped Yelling // Elizabeth's WinsListen to more transformational testimonials HERE.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Next Steps: 1. Watch FREE TRAINING: 5 Steps to Break free from Mom Rage Shame ⬇️2. Learn about Calm Christian Mom Coaching Program ⬇️3. BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION CALL if you are ready for support and accountability in overcoming damaging anger patterns. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~How to Be More Patient with Your Kids (So You're Not Screaming Over Spilled Milk)Leave a 5 star rating and review on the Podcast and email me (hello@emotionallyhealthylegacy.com) a  screenshot of the REVIEW for free access the training or buy it HERE for $27.  Website: emotionallyhealthylegacy.comContact: hello@emotionallyhealthylegacy.comQuestions? Form / Voice memo 

Rachel Melvald joins the podcast to explore a powerful but often overlooked influence on our children's behavior, mood, and regulation: the spaces they live in. Drawing from her work in Neurodesign, this conversation looks at how our home environment shapes the nervous system and impacts how both kids and parents feel and function.   Together, we explore:   - How clutter and visual overwhelm increase cognitive load and dysregulation in kids (and adults). - Why fewer toys can actually support more focused, creative, and independent play. - How predictable, organized spaces help children feel safer and more regulated. - The role of sensory input, like lighting, color, texture, and movement, in shaping behavior and mood. - Why natural elements are so powerful for calming the nervous system. - How to think about different spaces in your home and the function you want them to serve. - Simple, practical changes that can have an immediate impact on how your home feels. - How design can support not just individual regulation, but connection, boundaries, and family relationships.   This conversation offers a new lens on parenting, one that goes beyond behavior strategies and focuses on the environment itself. It's about creating spaces that support regulation, connection, and well-being for the whole family.     LEARN MORE ABOUT MY GUEST:

In honor of Mental Health Month, we're revisiting an episode that resonated with so many of you from last year with Joseph Nguyen, the New York Times bestselling author of Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking is the Beginning and End of Suffering. He gives tips on how to stop overthinking, achieve better mental clarity and elaborates on his teachings on how to surrender and start letting go. He will show you how to have more effective meditation practices, why your current meditation practice might not be working, and how he adapted his practice from the meditation teachings of other experts. Plus! He reveals how he hit his rock bottom, the life transformation he made to stop suffering, and how he paid off his family's debt. This episode will provide you with tools to cope with anxiety, recover from burnout, and manage workplace stress. From our Breakdown to the one we hope you never have, we wish you a well and healthy Mental Health Awareness Month! Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In honor of Mental Health Month, we're revisiting an episode that resonated with so many of you from last year with Joseph Nguyen, the New York Times bestselling author of Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking is the Beginning and End of Suffering. He gives tips on how to stop overthinking, achieve better mental clarity and elaborates on his teachings on how to surrender and start letting go. He will show you how to have more effective meditation practices, why your current meditation practice might not be working, and how he adapted his practice from the meditation teachings of other experts. Plus! He reveals how he hit his rock bottom, the life transformation he made to stop suffering, and how he paid off his family's debt. This episode will provide you with tools to cope with anxiety, recover from burnout, and manage workplace stress. From our Breakdown to the one we hope you never have, we wish you a well and healthy Mental Health Awareness Month! Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we try to control our children's behavior, it usually results in anger, yelling, and probably some guilt.  The truth is, we can't control their behavior, but we can teach and lead them to proper behavior.In this episode, I talk about the five virtues that we need to teach our children so they are happy and cooperative, and so that our home is peaceful and joyful - all of which will contribute to our becoming a happy, calm mom.My program, "Virtue-Based Parenting" is now open for enrollment until May 9th.  Check out the details HERE.It is THE perfect Mother's Day gift to give yourself!Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.comFollow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching

There's a kind of stuckness that can show up even when everything looks “ready” on paper—the numbers work, the plan is there, and yet the decision still feels hard to make. I see this a lot when therapists are considering the move from W2 work into full-time private practice. In my coaching conversation with Dr. Amber Vernon, a recent grad of the Money Skills for Therapists program, we explore what happens when the hesitation isn't about money skills or financial planning—but something deeper. Even when the path looks clear, there can still be a sense of activation, doubt, or what she calls “squirreliness” that makes it hard to move forward. Ready to feel more calm and confident about your money? Do you feel confused, ashamed, or uncertain about your finances? Are you craving support to help shift your money mindset and transform your relationship with money? Are you ready to gain practical tools and the confidence you need to finally take control of your business finances? If so, I'd love for you to join me for one of my free online workshops, designed specifically for private practice owners who feel stuck—whether it's mindset blocks, avoidance, or the technical side of managing money. In just one hour together, you'll gain clarity, practical strategies, and next steps to move forward with intention. Click here to explore upcoming workshops and save your spot or register to get the replay. When the Numbers Make Sense but the Decision Still Feels Hard Sometimes the stuckness isn't about strategy—it's about what the decision represents. You can have the income stability, the emergency fund, the private practice already working… and still feel a pull to stay where things feel more predictable. What I see here is how control, perfectionism, and financial anxiety can keep you circling even when you're ready. When your nervous system is activated, it can start to question everything—your plan, your niche, even the sustainability of your therapy business. And at that point, more data doesn't help. That “squirreliness” isn't a sign that you're doing something wrong—it's more often a sign that you're stepping into something unfamiliar. Moving Through Uncertainty When You're Already “Ready” Even when the financial planning and logistics are in place, the decision can still feel unsettled—especially when control, identity, and uncertainty are all in the mix. (00:04:59) Deciding on career transition (00:07:28) Discussing work challenges and options (00:12:48) Avoiding future decisions now (00:15:39) Navigating personal decision impacts (00:25:54) Overcoming fear to take action (00:26:51) Assessing current intellectual interests (00:30:44) Choosing work that excites you (00:35:18) Exploring varied career paths (00:36:37) Deciding when to move on (00:40:21) Reflecting on chaotic energy (00:43:01) Embracing diverse skills and strategies Letting Your Path Be More Flexible Than You Expected One of the shifts in this conversation is moving away from the idea that there's one “right” version of private practice. For some therapists, the goal isn't a single, fixed path—it's building a career that allows for variety, different income streams, and evolving interests. When you're good at a lot of things, decision-making can feel harder, not easier. But that doesn't mean you're off track—it just means your path might be more flexible than you expected. Instead of waiting until everything feels certain, you can start by taking small steps, testing what feels energizing, and letting that guide your next move. You don't have to figure out your entire career transition all at once—you just have to stay in motion long enough to learn what actually fits. About Amber Vernon: Dr. Amber Vernon is a police psychologist who has worked with various public safety agencies in Virginia for over 10 years. Her service encompasses academy-based training, subject matter expert instruction, employment-related evaluation, wellness visits, professional consultation, and critical incident response. Dr. Vernon is passionate about building (and maintaining) bridges between people, experiences, and disciplines. She is known for working collaboratively to identify questions, develop useful answers, and provide clear and action-oriented next steps. Connect with Amber: Website: www.vernonpsyd.com Get to Know Linzy Bonham: Linzy Bonham is a private practice therapist turned money coach who helps private practice owners and health professionals feel calm and in control of their finances through her coaching at Money Skills For Therapists and her podcast Money Skills for Therapists. It all started when she saw her extremely skilled colleagues struggle with the money side of business. Some had even left private practice, or were avoiding starting one, because the financial side was too stressful. So Linzy decided to help therapists and health professionals develop peace of mind about their money. Since so many were never taught these skills, she focuses on the “how” of making the business side of private practice doable, and even super satisfying. Follow Linzy Bonham: About Page: https://moneyskillsfortherapists.com/about/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linzybonham/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneyskillsfortherapists/

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Some moments don't wait for speeches or second thoughts, because in the space between one breath and the next, perfection can become perilous when the gauntlet begins. Sharpen your senses, steady your nerves, and take the initiative to jump into the fray, because while beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, it's best not to look it directly in the eye.Confidence might be slowly peeled away and fear might be getting under your skin, but all you need to survive is remember just how impressive you are. After all, humility may be optional, but enthusiasm is mandatory, and salvation can still arrive with a flourish. Even ancient magic enjoys a well timed brag.While every fight might feel like a drop in the ocean, it's time to take the plunge. Calmer waters may await, but even they don't stop what lies below from reaching the surface. Sometimes answers only appear when you look closer, and not everyone is ready to see what the reflection reveals. After all, it's one thing to survive what's in front of you, and quite another to face what's staring back.----Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/naturalsixJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/HNV56DADnJFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/naturalsixFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natural_sixFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natural.sixLove lore? Check out the Fandom: https://natural-six.fandom.comStay up to date: https://www.NaturalSix.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your baby's nervous system is the foundation for sleep, emotional regulation, and lifelong health, yet most parents are never shown what actually supports its development. In this episode, you'll learn how everyday moments of connection, movement, and time in nature can shape calmer behavior and more resilient outcomes for your child.Kathleen Lockyer brings nearly 30 years of experience in pediatric development and nervous system regulation, offering grounded, practical insight for parents navigating the early months.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comConnect with Kathleen Lockyer kathleenlockyer.com | Instagram | FacebookKathleen's Book Wild Inside: How Nature Protects Your Child's Mental Health and Restores YoursLearn more Micro Destressing For Busy Parents with Sarah Ezrin, Author of The Yoga of Parenting | Wire Your Baby for Success Through Optimal Newborn Brain Development | Baby Carrier Guide: Benefits, Safety & Tips with Whitney Dula, IBCLC, Postpartum Doula, and Babywearing Educator | Why And How To Bond With Your Newborn - Dr Joanna Parga-BelinkieResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionConnect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | InstagramIf this episode helped you better understand your baby's needs and feel more confident in these early months, we'd be so grateful if you left a rating and review wherever you listen. Your support helps more families find trusted, evidence-based support during the fourth trimester.It also helps us continue bringing you conversations like this one with Kathleen Lockyer, focused on improving outcomes for parents and babies. Thank you and enjoy!!

Learn how to reduce birth anxiety and feel calmer, more grounded, and in control during birth using simple, practical tools. Erin Acharya, a certified clinical hypnotherapist and hypnobirthing instructor, shares how to work with your mind and nervous system so you can approach birth with real confidence.Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.comConnect with Erin Acharya birthevolved.com | In The Wash PodcastCode: FOURTHTRIMESTER for 10% OFF on courses at birthevolved.comLearn more Birth Center vs Hospital Birth - What Parents Should Know Before Choosing | Prepare your Vagina for Birth | How to Prepare for Hospital Birth (and Avoid Unnecessary Interventions) with HeHe Stewart | The Best Hospitals For Labor And Delivery - Ratings App ‘Irth' Created By Kimberly Seals Allers | The Power of Now by Eckhart TolleResources FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionConnect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | InstagramIf this episode helped you feel calmer or more prepared for birth, it would mean so much if you left a quick review on Apple Podcasts, a rating on Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your review helps more parents find this information when they need it most.And if you know someone who's feeling anxious about birth, consider sharing this episode with them. It could make a real difference in how they experience it.

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In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier explains how the childhood wound of injustice can shape parenting patterns and trigger reactivity. She describes how growing up in rigid, high-pressure environments can lead parents to become overly rule-oriented, inflexible, and reactive when their children struggle to meet expectations. Marcela shares how this wound affects both parents and children, and offers practical shifts to move from pressure to support, from rigidity to flexibility, and from reactive parenting to secure parenting. This episode is part of the six-part series on understanding your inner child to transform your parenting. If you're ready to stop reacting in anger, understand why your child's behavior triggers you so deeply, and become a more secure parent… this episode is for you. Your child is not the problem. The wound is the pattern. And once you understand it, you can change it. So don't wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class. @highimpactclub @hicparenting Because your child doesn't need a perfect parent. They need a safe one. And that parent can be you.

CALM THE CHAOS!

Tina Chan connects a refugee childhood, a high-pressure home, and traumatic births to the anxiety that later exploded into panic attacks. We talk through how therapy, practical tools, and a deeper view of God's love shift fear into a steadier kind of freedom.• escaping Vietnam and reaching a Thailand refugee camp through danger and scarcity• early experiences of fear and hyper-independence in an immigrant household• shyness, insecurity, and the pressure of family disapproval while dating Matthew• premature births, NICU stress, and how trauma shapes a vigilant nervous system• first panic attacks, emergency calls, and learning what panic actually is• searching for relief through therapy, supplements, prayer, and cold grounding tools• moving from shame-based faith to assurance through the gospel lens of God's kindness• defining freedom as living authentically before God and other people

What if feeling calmer, healthier, and more energized at midlife wasn't about doing more but about stopping a few things that quietly drain you? In this episode, I share five things I stopped doing at age 50 that made an immediate difference in my mental health, energy, and overall well-being.  These aren't trendy hacks or extreme rules. They are small but powerful shifts that helped me feel lighter in my body, clearer in my mind, and more present in my life. If you started the year with good intentions but feel like life pulled you right back into old patterns, this episode is your permission slip to begin again. Inside this episode, I talk about: ⭐️One habit I stopped that dramatically improved my sleep and long-term health ⭐️Why being "normal" often works against mental wellness ⭐️The surprising mindset shift that helped me feel more confident in my body ⭐️A decision I made for my mental health that most women are never encouraged to question ⭐️How compassion, not self-criticism, creates real change This conversation is especially for women who spend more time managing everyone else's lives than paying attention to their own. You do not need more discipline. You do not need to be perfect. You need awareness, self-trust, and a willingness to start small.

What if feeling calmer, healthier, and more energized at midlife wasn't about doing more but about stopping a few things that quietly drain you? In this episode, I share five things I stopped doing at age 50 that made an immediate difference in my mental health, energy, and overall well-being. These aren't trendy hacks or extreme rules. They are small but powerful shifts that helped me feel lighter in my body, clearer in my mind, and more present in my life. If you started the year with good intentions but feel like life pulled you right back into old patterns, this episode is your permission slip to begin again. Inside this episode, I talk about: ⭐️One habit I stopped that dramatically improved my sleep and long-term health ⭐️Why being “normal” often works against mental wellness ⭐️The surprising mindset shift that helped me feel more confident in my body ⭐️A decision I made for my mental health that most women are never encouraged to question ⭐️How compassion, not self-criticism, creates real change This conversation is especially for women who spend more time managing everyone else's lives than paying attention to their own. You do not need more discipline. You do not need to be perfect. You need awareness, self-trust, and a willingness to start small.

Would you like to create a calmer home environment?  In this week's episode, Carrie talks again with Jami Glenn, an Emotional Wellness Coach, the owner of Sacred Ground Coaching, and the host of Emotions With Ease Podcast.  Jami shares simple practices that families can start doing today that will help create relational connections and a calmer family dynamic.  If you crave a less chaotic and more peaceful home environment, then make sure you listen to this week's episode.  Pour yourself a cup of hot chamomile tea, put your feet up, and join Carrie and Jami for a little coffee and conversation about creating a calmer home.  Follow Jami on IG @scaredgroundcoaching.Listen to Jami's podcast, Emotions with Ease.Book a FREE coaching session at scaredgroundcoaching website.Support the showSupport the Show Purchase A Home Education Handbook: 9 Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based Learning Purchase Homeschool High School: A Handbook for Christian Education Purchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool Simply & Enjoyably. Schedule a Coffee Date (One-on-One Personalized Coaching Session: Coffee With Carrie Subscribe to Coffee With Carrie email newsletter for FREE Morning Time Plans and monthly tips https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

Today, we discuss another session marked by notable divergences within the US stock universe, oil markets heading into territory that is starting to look expensive unless geopolitical tensions spill over into actual confrontation, the idea that the best things for gold and silver bulls might be for the price action to just calm down for a while, and the macro backdrop heating up with key US data ahead - especially today's US payrolls revisions, which are far more important than the latest data print. Meanwhile, the JPY is rumbling - can it roar? Today's pod features Saxo Head of Commodity Strategy Ole Hansen and is hosted by Saxo Global Head of Macro Strategy John J. Hardy. Links discussed on the podcast and our Chart of the Day can be found on the John J. Hardy substack (within one to four hours from the time of the podcast release). Read daily in-depth market updates from the Saxo Market Call and the Saxo Strategy Team here. Please reach out to us at marketcall@saxobank.com for feedback and questions. Click here to open an account with Saxo. Intro and outro music by AShamaluevMusic DISCLAIMER This content is marketing material. Trading financial instruments carries risks. Always ensure that you understand these risks before trading. This material does not contain investment advice or an encouragement to invest in a particular manner. Historic performance is not a guarantee of future results. The instrument(s) referenced in this content may be issued by a partner, from whom Saxo Bank A/S receives promotional fees, payment or retrocessions. While Saxo may receive compensation from these partnerships, all content is created with the aim of providing clients with valuable information and options.

This week, we share the Life Organization Systems that quietly hold our life together, reduce mental clutter, and create calm without relying on motivation or constant effort.