Podcasts about calming

Experience the gentle tapping of a woodpecker in a peaceful forest setting, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let these soothing ambient nature sounds calm your mind, reduce stress, and enhance focus naturally.

Immerse yourself in the calming flow of natural river sounds, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let this peaceful ambient soundscape soothe your mind, reduce stress, and create a tranquil environment for rest and focus.

This week Sarah sits down with Dr. Tony Nader, a physician, neuroscientist, and leader in the Transcendental Meditation movement, to explore one of the biggest mysteries of our existence: consciousness. Together, they explore the relationship between the mind and body, science and spirituality, meditation and creativity, and what it means to access a deeper sense of self. On this episode of Moonbeaming you'll hear: How Dr. Tony Nader went from physician and neuroscientist to studying consciousness and Transcendental Meditation What consciousness actually is and why Dr. Nader believes it extends far beyond human consciousness How meditation can create a state of inner silence while maintaining deep alertness and awareness Why stress and fear narrow our consciousness and limit the possibilities we can see How calming the nervous system can create more space for creativity, intuition, and clearer decision-making The connection between meditation, the brain, creativity, and the default mode network How Transcendental Meditation can help us reconnect with what Dr. Nader describes as our deeper, truer self What it means to live from a place of greater consciousness, connection, and care --- Dr. Tony Nader is a physician, neuroscientist, Vedic scholar, and leader of the Transcendental Meditation movement. A Harvard- and MIT-trained scientist, he is the author of Consciousness Is All There Is and his newest book, The Power of Caring, which explores how caring is rooted in consciousness and how we can cultivate deeper, more fulfilling connections with ourselves and others. https://drtonynader.com/ --- Join Our Community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudio Buy the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/products/many-moons-2026?srsltid=AfmBOopThx1yrmKl0tMjecc_EFeeN5DAiIafqPqvQ4Uke1WEi5droeam Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletter Find Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

Immerse yourself in gentle babbling brook sounds, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let the soothing ambient nature noise calm your mind, ease stress, and create a peaceful atmosphere for focus and restful rest.

Kurt Daudt is a former Speaker of the Minnesota House and the Vice President of Stateside. Chad asks if he would go back to his old job if he could. Chad and Kurt speak to the anger and lack of productive communication that now exists between the parties here in St. Paul and in Washington D.C. Chad asks Kurt what his memories of the late Melissa Hortman. In their second segment, Chad and Kurt discuss what's realistic when it comes to further gun safety legislation in the state of Minnesota. They also chat about the 8647 crop art controversy at the fair.

Immerse yourself in gentle rain and evening traffic sounds to create a calming ambient atmosphere perfect for sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let these soothing nature and city noises help you unwind, focus, and find peaceful rest.

Immerse yourself in gentle stream sounds and soothing nature ambiance perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let the calming flow wash away stress and create a peaceful environment for rest and focus.

Supporting regulation in the classroom starts with understanding what an autistic child's nervous system needs before we focus on expectations, participation, or learning. That's why regulation is the focus of Week 3 of our Back to School Foundations series. By early September, you've probably moved past those first days of school when everyone is learning names, exploring the classroom, and figuring each other out. Your routines are starting to take shape, expectations are increasing, and you may also be seeing more dysregulation show up. This is often when we start wondering, What can I do to help this child participate? How do I make circle time easier? Why are transitions suddenly so hard? What changed? Before we add another expectation, I want us to look at regulation. For six weeks, I'm revisiting some of the most important conversations from the Autism Little Learners Podcast and bringing them back when you may need them most. This week's conversation originally aired in early 2025, and it focuses on practical ways we can support emotional and sensory regulation throughout the classroom day. We'll talk about the classroom environment, sensory needs, calming spaces, visual supports, sensory tools, and the important role we play in co-regulation. Most importantly, we'll talk about why regulation isn't something we work on only after a child becomes overwhelmed. When we understand an individual child's sensory needs and build supportive strategies throughout their day, we're creating an environment where they have greater access to communication, participation, connection, and learning. In This Episode, You'll Learn Why the classroom environment can have such a big impact on regulation How reducing sensory overload can support autistic children throughout their day Why calming corners can offer a supportive place for children to manage sensory input and emotions How visual supports can provide information, support communication, and reduce uncertainty Ways sensory tools can help children get the sensory input their bodies need Why co-regulation with a trusted adult is so important for young children How sensory needs can look very different from one child to another Why regulation supports should be woven throughout the day rather than saved for moments of dysregulation How heavy work activities can support children who are seeking more sensory input Why helping young autistic children develop regulation skills has benefits that extend far beyond the classroom Key Takeaways Regulation comes before expectation. Before asking how to get a child to participate, sit, transition, or complete an activity, consider what their nervous system may be communicating. The environment matters. Noise, lighting, movement, visual clutter, proximity to other people, and other sensory input can all affect how accessible a classroom feels to an individual child. Regulation looks different for every child. There isn't one sensory tool, calming strategy, or classroom setup that will work for everyone. Understanding the individual child is essential. Co-regulation comes before self-regulation. Young children develop regulation skills with support from calm, responsive adults. Our job isn't simply to tell a child to calm down. We can help them feel safe and supported as they move through those moments. Calming spaces aren't punishment spaces. A calming corner can provide access to sensory tools and a quieter environment when a child needs less input or a place to regulate. Sensory supports shouldn't only appear during a hard moment. Movement, heavy work, sensory tools, visual supports, and regulation opportunities can be intentionally incorporated throughout the day. The goal isn't a perfectly calm child. We're supporting children in understanding and responding to what their bodies need, not teaching them to hide signs of discomfort or dysregulation. Try This Choose one part of your classroom day when dysregulation seems to happen more often and look at the environment before changing the child's behavior. Notice the sensory input around the child. What are they hearing, seeing, touching, or being asked to tolerate? Watch for what an individual child naturally does to regulate. Do they seek movement, pressure, quiet, repetition, or less sensory input? Think about one regulation support you could make available before the difficult part of the day rather than waiting until the child is overwhelmed. During a hard moment, try shifting from "How do I get them to do this?" to "What might their body need from me right now?" Resources & Links Calming Kit Visuals — Visual supports and tools you can use to create a calming space and support regulation in your classroom. Calming Kit Visuals Visual Support Starter Set — Get started with simple visual supports you can use with young autistic children. Visual Support Starter Set Back to School Foundations Series — This is Week 3 of our six-part series. Start with Episode #188 and follow along as we move through the foundations, connection, regulation, visual supports, transitions, and understanding behavior as communication. New to neurodiversity-affirming language? Read Why We Say "Autistic Child": A Simple Guide to Neurodiversity-Affirming Language.   

I'll See You Soon: How to Live in the Waiting After Child Loss You've said it. Maybe leaving the cemetery. Maybe walking past a picture in the hallway on an ordinary afternoon. I'll see you soon. And you mean it. But then tomorrow comes. And another birthday. And another Christmas. And somewhere in there you start to wonder what soon is even supposed to mean. This episode is about that distance — and about a different way to measure the days in front of you. In this episode, you'll discover... ✨ What Scripture actually means by the word soon ✨ How one year can move you closer instead of further away ✨ What Jesus never asked you to do with your grief ✨ What has to change before you can live again without leaving your child behind You are not doing the waiting wrong. And you are not walking through it alone.     Ready to begin learning how to live alongside your grief? If you're wondering how to face tomorrow, how to make space for what you're feeling, and how to begin living again without feeling like you're leaving your child behind, I invite you to join me inside Calming the Chaos. This self-paced course gives you the space to work through what's happening beneath the surface of your grief instead of continuing to push down what you don't know how to process.  Through the teaching and 26-page companion workbook, I'll help you uncover what's in your heart and begin learning how to grieve God's way — while discovering how to carry your grief as you continue to live the life God has given you.

Immerse yourself in gentle rainfall on a quiet sidewalk, perfect for sleep, meditation, and deep relaxation. Let these soothing ambient nature sounds calm your mind, ease stress, and create a peaceful atmosphere for rest and focus.

In this episode of The Addicted Mind, host Duane Osterlind speaks with orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. David Hanscom about his book, Calm Your Body, Heal Your Mind. They explore the deep physiological connection between chronic pain, anxiety, and addiction, outlining how regulating the nervous system can lead to genuine, lasting healing.Key TakeawaysThe Problem with Chronic Surgery: A vast majority of spine surgeries for non-structural chronic pain fail because they treat a symptom rather than the root cause. Chronic physical pain is frequently driven by an oversensitized nervous system rather than structural spinal flaws.Threat Physiology vs. Psychology: Anxiety and anger are physical, chemical reactions—a "fight-or-flight" survival mechanism—rather than purely psychological issues. Because the unconscious brain processes roughly 1 billion bits of information per second compared to the conscious brain's 20–30 bits, you cannot simply talk or willpower your way out of deep physiological threat states.The Bridge to Addiction: When the body remains trapped in sustained threat physiology, mental and physical pain become unbearable. Without tools to down-regulate the nervous system, individuals often turn to substances or compulsive behaviors as a last-ditch effort to soothe the body's alarm system.Reframing Trauma Work: Continuously discussing and re-analyzing past trauma can sometimes act as a "trauma anchor," reinforcing pain circuits in the brain. Long-term recovery requires shifting focus toward present-moment awareness and neuroplasticity.The 4-Part Framework for HealingThought Separation: Using expressive writing and mindfulness to separate your identity from repetitive, negative thought patterns.Calming the Physiology: Directly toning down fight-or-flight chemistry by engaging the vagus nerve and creating a felt sense of physical safety.Softening the Ego: Cultivating self-awareness to spot cognitive distortions without needing to defend a rigid identity.Neuroplasticity: Constructing new brain pathways by intentionally practicing gratitude, engaging with community, and pursuing purpose.Resources & LinksBook: Calm Your Body, Heal Your Mind by Dr. David HanscomWebsite: Back in ControlGuided Healing Program: The DOC JourneyFollow and Review: We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Supporting Resources:If you live in California and are looking for counseling or therapy please check out Novus Mindful Life Counseling and Recovery CenterNovusMindfulLife.comWe want to hear from you. Leave us a message or ask us a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/addictedmindDisclaimerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Immerse yourself in soothing rainfall and gentle ambient sounds perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let the calming rhythm of nature ease your mind, reduce stress, and create a peaceful environment for rest and focus.

What if you don't actually need another diet, workout, supplement, or piece of health advice? What if you already know what you need to do—but you're avoiding it? Maybe you know you need to eat a better breakfast, reduce your portions, start walking, strength train, get more sleep, or set a boundary. But instead of doing that thing, you find yourself searching for the newest health trend, researching another plan, or looking for something that feels a little easier. If you've been wondering why you know what to do but still struggle to follow through, this episode will help you look at your health and habits in a different way. Mentioned in this episode:

Immerse yourself in the calming sounds of gentle rainfall over a tranquil lake, perfect for sleep, meditation, and deep relaxation. Let this soothing ambient nature sound wash away stress and create a peaceful atmosphere for rest and mindfulness.

Immerse yourself in gentle river sounds that create a peaceful ambient atmosphere perfect for sleep, meditation, and deep relaxation. Let the calming flow wash away stress and help you focus or unwind naturally.

In the land of Laudore, a young dwarf enjoys a special birthday, and sets off on a magical adventure.Narrated By: TK KellmanWritten By: Chase DoanWelcome to Snuggle! The best kid's story-telling podcast. Enter a cozy world of imagination perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or any time you want to embark on an enchanting adventure. Our cozy stories present a wide selection of calming tales for not just kids and toddlers, but for the whole family too! Enjoy some relaxing family time every day, when the children can parents can snuggle up together and venture into imaginative worlds, fairy tales, and other heartwarming stories. Develop deeper connections when you make Snuggle stories a routine at bedtime or anytime!Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/snuggle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To enjoy ad-free listening and exclusive bonus episodes, start your 7-day free trial of Snuggle Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://snuggle.supercast.com/⁠

Immerse yourself in calming urban rainfall and soothing ambient sounds, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, relaxation, and stress relief. Let the gentle stormy atmosphere wash away distractions and create a peaceful environment for rest and focus.

Immerse yourself in gentle rain and distant thunder with soothing ambient nature sounds perfect for sleep, meditation, and deep relaxation. Let the calming stormy atmosphere ease your mind, reduce stress, and create a peaceful environment for rest and focus.

Relax with two hours of steady waterfall sounds flowing through nature. The continuous rush of water creates a soothing background for deep sleep, studying, reading, meditation, and concentration. Let the natural sound mask distractions and bring a calm, peaceful feeling to your room.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

Why Can't I Stop Blaming Myself? Guilt After Child Loss The thought arrives without warning. If I had done something different, my child would still be here. You go back over it again and again, searching for the one moment you missed — the detail that would explain everything, the missing link that would change everything. In this episode, Teresa sits with the thought that makes you the villain of your own story, and offers one verse that overrules the verdict guilt has handed you. In this episode, you'll discover... ✨ Why guilt keeps resurfacing — and what it does not mean about you ✨ The one thing every grieving mom goes searching for that was never there ✨ What your guilt leaves out of the story every single time ✨ A question to ask the next time the thought comes back You were never holding the number of your child's days. God is greater than what you feel, and He knows everything you couldn't have known. ✨ Calming the Chaos If the thought in this episode is one you carry, this is where we sit down with it and stay a while. Calming the Chaos is a self-paced, faith-based course built for mothers after child loss. Ten sessions you move through at your own pace, in your own time, in your own home — no schedule to keep up with on the days you can't. Inside, we walk through the guilt that keeps circling back. The questions that don't have answers and never will. The fear and the doubt that show up uninvited. And the quiet place underneath it all where you've begun to wonder who you even are now. Then we turn toward the part no one can rush for you — learning to live again while you carry everything you carry. You don't have to do this alone, and you don't have to do it fast.

Immerse yourself in intense windstorm sounds with howling gusts, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let the powerful ambient noise create a calming atmosphere to soothe your mind, reduce stress, and enhance focus.

Drift into deep relaxation and restful sleep with the soothing sounds of a gentle thunderstorm and open window ambience. Perfect for meditation, focus, or calming your mind, this natural soundscape creates a peaceful atmosphere to help you unwind and recharge.

Immerse yourself in gentle rain showers and soothing ambient nature sounds designed to promote deep sleep, relaxation, and meditation. Perfect for calming your mind, reducing stress, and creating a peaceful atmosphere for focus or restful rest.

Have you ever felt completely disconnected from your body, lost hours of time, or wondered why you feel numb when overwhelmed? In this episode, licensed therapist Kati Morton explores dissociation and the full spectrum of dissociative disorders, including depersonalization-derealization (DPDR), dissociative amnesia, and dissociative identity disorder (DID). You'll learn the neuroscience behind why your brain pulls the ripcord to protect you, how to distinguish normal spacing out from trauma responses, and somatic grounding techniques to regulate your nervous system. To see if specialized trauma therapy with Rebound could be the right next step for you, head to https://hellorebound.com/askkatianything where you can check your insurance, book a free call with one of their care specialists, and find out more. Timestamps 00:00 What Is Dissociation? 00:55 Spacing Out vs. Dissociating 02:03 How the DSM Defines Dissociative Disorders 03:11 Dissociative Episodes vs. Diagnosable Disorders 06:03 Why Your Brain Pulls the Ripcord (Nervous System Protection) 10:05 Hypoarousal, the Freeze State & Emotional Dampening 12:28 Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder (DPDR) Criteria 14:53 Reality Testing: DPDR vs. Psychosis 21:02 How Common Is Dissociation? Statistics & Comorbidities 25:25 Dissociative Amnesia vs. Normal Everyday Forgetting 30:42 What Is a Dissociative Fugue? 35:07 Localized, Selective & Generalized Amnesia 36:15 Brain Networks & Memory Suppression Mechanisms 40:02 Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Explained 40:40 Parts Work vs. Alters in DID 46:00 Cultural Context & What DID Is Not (DID vs. Schizophrenia) 47:18 The Dissociation Spectrum: Maladaptive Daydreaming to DID 50:07 Childhood Trauma & The Role of Protector Alters 54:37 How to Tell If You're Dissociating or Just Zoning Out 56:00 Somatic Grounding Techniques for Dissociation 58:45 Nervous System Regulation, Qigong & Calming the Amygdala 60:34 Therapy Approaches for DID: System Cooperation vs. Integration SOCIAL X https://twitter.com/KatiMorton YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/katimorton?sub_confirmation=1 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@katimorton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/katimorton1/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katimorton Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/katimorton1/ Patreon https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/ MY BOOKS Why Do I Keep Doing This? https://geni.us/XoyLSQ Traumatized https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok? https://geni.us/sva4iUY ONLINE THERAPY If you're looking for a therapist, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed online professional: https://betterhelp.com/kati (enjoy 10% off your first month) This is an affiliate link, which means a portion of your signup helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. PARTNERSHIPS Nick Freeman | nick@biglittlemedia.co Disclaimer The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Immerse yourself in calming city traffic sounds refreshed by gentle rainfall, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let this soothing ambient soundscape help you unwind, focus, and find peace amidst the natural rhythm of rain and urban life.

In the Zone is an in-depth question-and-answer session about a wide range of scriptural topics.In The Zone | June 2026 | Part 2• Am I responsible for how others perceive me?• Compassion, empathy, and co-dependence • Is my creativity productive?• Why is the Christian path easier than the path of the Torah?• True apologies • David eating the set-apart bread (1 Sam 21:1-6)• How to do Shabbat on a cruise• Were Moses' brother and sister racists? (Numbers 12)• Why didn't Elohim forgive these people? (Numbers 14:40)• Are we required to tithe garden produce?• Calming the storm in you • Saying the words without truly meaning them• Discerning between Yahweh and ourselves • Am I using wisdom in these situations?• The method doesn't matter; only that they killed Him• I feel guilty for haggling • Is there any truth to NDEs (near-death experiences)?• Taking a loan from your 2nd tithe?• Can I play with my children on Shabbat?• Is day-trading like gambling, which is wrong? Listen to In The Zone | June 2026 | Part 1Subscribe to be notified of new content each week.Learn more about MTOI:https://mtoi.orgThe MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-appFollow MTOI:https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide Contact MTOI: 

Experience the calming flow of a gentle river merging into a tranquil lake, creating the perfect ambient soundscape for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let these soothing nature sounds wash over you to ease stress, enhance focus, and bring peaceful calm to your mind.

Immerse yourself in gentle rainfall ambient sounds perfect for sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let the soothing natural rain and calming weather sounds create a peaceful atmosphere to ease stress, improve focus, and promote restful sleep.

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Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. Imagine yourself surrounded by gentle love, quiet protection, and peaceful comfort as you prepare for sleep. This soothing sleep meditation creates a calming space where anxiety can soften and your entire body can deeply relax. Rest tonight knowing you are lovingly held. Love,

Immerse yourself in the gentle flow of a peaceful brook waterfall, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let the soothing natural ambient sounds calm your mind, ease stress, and create a serene atmosphere for focus and restful moments.

This episode is sponsored by Radiant! Learn more at hcu.edu/radiant Preorder "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Divided Kingdom" children's book at benandtravis.com/books Donate to Ben's St. Jude fundraiser here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=5816464&fr_id=164588&pg=personal Watch the 2026 Stayin Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude highlights here: https://www.benandtravis.com/dodgeball/v/2026highlights Will Myhan returns to the podcast to discuss with the guys their process of getting to know God because you can't love a God you don't know. Ben shares another one of his Adventures in Mental Health Tool Kit items. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis Reframing Hope Book: https://www.benandtravis.com/books For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Co-Producers: Justin B., Doris C., Scott K., Mary H., Scott B., Kim C. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

I Don't Know Who God Is Anymore: Faith After Child Loss I don't know who God is anymore. This is something Teresa hears frequently. Some mothers are able to verbalize it. Others are afraid to, because they aren't sure it's the right thing to say. You may still believe in Him. You may still love Him. You just don't know what to believe about Him anymore. His goodness. His protection. Whether prayer does anything. What trusting Him even means now. This episode is for the mother standing in front of a God she doesn't recognize. Teresa shares her own spiritual crisis after Andrew went to heaven, and takes you to a hill in Athens where Paul had a conversation she's been passionate about ever since. In this episode, you'll discover... ✨ Why the word of God looks different through the eyes of grief ✨ What it means to get to know Him again — not who grief says He is, not who your circumstances make Him appear to be ✨ The ancient altar built for a God nobody could name — and what it has to do with you ✨ The one question Teresa asks you to answer in your heart before the episode ends You don't have to have this settled today. Nobody is asking that of you. Being curious about God again can be difficult to do by yourself. Calming the Chaos will take you to the places that help you discover what you're feeling and work through it — and see it through a different set of eyes. At your own pace, in your own time.

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Immerse yourself in the gentle flow of a peaceful river bend, creating the perfect ambient soundscape for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let these soothing natural sounds ease your mind, reduce stress, and enhance focus in a calm, serene environment.

Are you looking for an online personal trainer but aren't sure where to start? Maybe you want to build strength, lose weight, improve your fitness, or feel better in your body after 40—but you don't know what type of workouts you should be doing or how to find the right coach. In this episode, Michele Riechman with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Health Coach, and Online Personal Trainer, explains what women over 40 should look for in an online personal trainer and why strength training is one of the most important things you can do as you age. You'll learn: Why strength training is essential for women over 40 How building muscle can improve confidence, energy, and overall health What makes a good online personal trainer Questions to ask before hiring a fitness coach Why personalized workouts are important as your body changes How to start strength training safely whether you are a beginner or more advanced If you are looking for an online personal trainer for women over 40 who can help you build strength, create healthy habits, and feel confident in your body, this episode is for you. Mentioned in this episode:

Immerse yourself in the calming sounds of a flowing river, perfect for sleep, meditation, and deep relaxation. Let this peaceful ambient nature soundscape soothe your mind and help you unwind naturally.

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Immerse yourself in the calming sounds of a peaceful rocky stream, perfect for sleep, meditation, relaxation, and focus. This soothing ambient nature soundscape helps reduce stress and create a tranquil atmosphere for deep rest and mindfulness.

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Will the Future Always Look This Empty? Hope After Child Loss Will the future always look this empty? Everyone around you is planning something. Talking about next year like it's worth looking forward to. And you can't picture any of it. Not because you haven't tried. Every year ahead of you is a year your child won't be here — and looking at all of it at once is more than anyone could carry. So you stopped looking. This episode is for the mother who can't see one thing in the future her heart desires. Teresa is taking you on a journey today to help open your eyes to what is right in front of you. And it may be closer than you think. In this episode, you'll discover... ✨ The one thing you were never asked to do ✨ Why looking ahead costs you so much ✨ What you actually have today ✨ What that looks like on an ordinary Thursday afternoon You don't have to see your entire future to keep going. Calming the Chaos will meet you where you are today and give you the tools to manage what feels impossible — the future that looks empty.

Is your anxiety keeping you stagnant or is it really helping you?   In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova examines generalized anxiety in more detail, including how it impacts the body and mind and why it's important to distinguish between OCD and daily anxiety. She explains how anxiety reacts to uncertainty, why our minds automatically focus on the worst-case scenario, and how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques might be useful.   Kristina covers: • Why future issues and uncertainty are viewed by the brain as possible threats • How racing thoughts, bodily sensations, and persistent "what if?" concerns are signs of anxiety • The key distinction between OCD and general anxiety • How anxiety-related thoughts, actions, and emotional reactions can be altered with CBT   Additionally, this episode delves into: • Typical thought patterns such as assuming the worst and catastrophizing • Why avoidance can actually exacerbate anxiety • How the brain eventually learns, "I can handle this," when confronted with fearful situations • Easy strategies to reduce the bodily signs of worry include moving and breathing slowly. • Why it's not necessary to completely eradicate worry and how developing new coping mechanisms can prevent it from taking over your life • Why typical cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) thought-challenging may be helpful for generic anxiety but may actually exacerbate obsessive analysis and rumination in OCD   This episode provides useful skills, clarity, and a better knowledge of how to react when anxiety manifests, regardless of whether you're struggling with anxiety yourself or attempting to comprehend what you're going through.   ✂️ TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] – What Is Anxiety and Why Does the Brain Create It? [02:59] – General Anxiety vs. OCD: Understanding the Difference [04:12] – How CBT Can Help With Anxiety [05:23] – Catastrophizing and Other Common Anxiety Thinking Traps [06:17] – Why Avoidance Makes Anxiety Stronger [06:57] – Facing Anxiety Step by Step [07:12] – Calming the Body When Anxiety Takes Over [07:48] – Anxiety Is Normal: Learning How to Respond to It [08:32] – Why the Right Treatment Depends on the Problem [09:07] – Why Standard CBT Can Backfire With OCD [09:37] – OCD, Rumination, and the Search for Certainty   ✅ Free Resources & Links

Immerse yourself in gentle river stream sounds perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let these soothing ambient nature sounds calm your mind, reduce stress, and create a peaceful atmosphere for restful sleep and focused mindfulness.

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The whole gang is back and are quite excited to chat about SDCC, the new Spidey movie, a whole lotta annuals, and maybe a few other things. Haven't you just been dying to hear from them? So hit play! Don't let me keep rambling in these notes.0:04:27 - Well Welcome Wellmer!0:15:13 - SDCC!0:18:28 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day0:26:38 - Superman Annual 2026 #10:34:07 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest Annual 2026 #10:40:44 - Detective Comics Annual 2026 #10:44:27 - Queen in Black #10:52:27 - BUCKSHOTS!!0:58:01 - The Patron #11:00:21 - Jeff's Buckshot! SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we're going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We'll still be here!And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts.Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air!Cover art by RahzzahVisit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington!Comics Place Book Club - second Thursday of every month. Check the shop for details!

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