Podcasts about caring

Caring for an aging parent is one of the greatest honours Allah entrusts to a heart, and often one of its greatest tests.Whether you are a caregiver today, carrying the grief of a parent who has returned to Allah, navigating a difficult relationship, or simply praying to honour your parents more beautifully, these duas are for you.May they bring words to your heart, comfort to your caregiving, and hope that no sacrifice made for Allah is ever forgotten.eBooks of dua:www.kindnoteswithhalima.comPhysical books of dua, relational card decks, greeting cards, bookmarks, and more:www.shopkindnotes.comMay Allah reward every act of service you have offered your parents, forgive what you wish you had done differently, and reunite you with them in the highest ranks of Jannah.

In this episode, I'm joined by Rowshonara Syeda, a civil servant in the UK Government, for a thoughtful conversation exploring the concept of work-life balance, focusing on personal routines, self-discipline, and career focus. It delves into the impact of living alone, motivation, and the role of upbringing in shaping an individual's approach to work-life balance. The conversation delves into the influence of upbringing, cultural impact, career choices, habits, time management, individuality, and trying new things on work-life balance. It emphasises the importance of intentionality, self-discipline, and exploring new interests as key factors in achieving a balanced lifestyle. The conversation covers the importance of social activities and group environments in contributing to a sense of balance and well-being, the significance of taking time off and avoiding burnout, and the cultural perspectives on work-life balance. The conversation covers the themes of seizing the day, grief and loss, and memories and legacy. Each theme is explored through personal experiences and reflections, providing valuable insights into the impact of these themes on individuals' lives.TakeawaysWork-life balance is influenced by personal routines and the ability to maintain a balance between work and personal life.Self-discipline and a positive mindset play a crucial role in achieving work-life balance. IntentionalitySelf-disciplineExploring new interests, social activities and group environments contribute to a sense of balance and well-being.The importance of taking time off and avoiding burnout. Seizing the dayGrief and lossMemories and legacyChapters00:00 Quantifying Work-Life Ratio03:00 Living Alone and Work-Life Balance05:58 Motivation and Self-Discipline08:52 Career Focus and Life Balance33:05 Upbringing and Studiousness34:38 Balancing Work and Personal Life35:31 Influence of Upbringing on Work-Life Balance37:24 Cultural Impact on Work-Life Balance40:08 Career Choices and Work-Life Balance47:13 Habits and Time Management53:31 Individuality and Fluidity in Balance01:02:42 Trying New Things and Personality01:03:03 Social Activities and Group Environments01:06:13 Avoiding Burnout and Taking Time Off01:23:02 Cultural Perspectives on Work-Life Balance01:26:49 Seizing the Day01:29:15 Grief and Loss01:45:35 Memories and Legacy

What happens when caring about someone becomes fixing them, worrying about them, rescuing them—or feeling responsible for how their life turns out?In this episode of Masks Off: Inner Freedom for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, I explore enmeshment and the subtle ways we can lose ourselves by becoming overly focused on the people we love.I share how this pattern has shown up in my own relationships with my children through fixing, worrying, rescuing, and trying to prevent difficult outcomes.We'll talk about:What enmeshment actually looks likeWhy fixing, worrying, and rescuing can feel like loveHow the Inner Controller fuels over-involvementThe difference between support and rescueWhy being needed can become part of our identityHow to separate what belongs to us from what belongs to someone elseHow to remain connected without abandoning yourselfHealing enmeshment does not mean becoming detached or loving someone less.It means learning:I can care about you without carrying you.I can support you without controlling you.I can remain connected to you without disconnecting from myself.Because becoming free to be your true self also means allowing the people you love to be free to live their own lives.

If stress eating, emotional eating, or constant cravings are making fat loss feel impossible right now…this episode is for you. We're breaking down the science behind why stress impacts self-control around food, why stressful seasons often lead to overeating and snacking, and how to stop turning to food for comfort without relying on more willpower. You'll learn practical tools to manage stress, stay consistent with your fat loss goals, and finally stop the “on track/off track” cycle.Apply for 1:1 coaching: ⁠https://www.sweatsimpleco.com/onlinecoaching⁠The SweatSimple Podcast Show Notes:  ⁠https://www.sweatsimpleco.com/post/why-fat-loss-feels-harder-when-youre-stressed

Every marriage begins with hope, joy, and dreams for the future, but every marriage also faces storms. Financial pressures, health concerns, busy schedules, raising children, caring for aging parents, disappointments, and unexpected hardships can strain even the strongest relationships. The question is not whether storms will come, but whether our marriages are built on a foundation strong enough to withstand them.In this message from 1 Corinthians 13:4–8, 13, Pastor Lonnie explores one of the Bible's most beloved passages, revealing that Paul's words are about far more than weddings. They are God's blueprint for everyday love, a love that chooses patience over frustration, kindness over criticism, forgiveness over scorekeeping, and faithfulness over giving up.Whether you have been married for decades, are newly married, engaged, single, widowed, divorced, or simply hoping to marry someday, this message offers practical biblical wisdom for every relationship.

Findlay City Schools Superintendent Dr. Andy Hatton shares his welcome back message to students, families and staff as the new school year begins (at 14:33) --- Community and Business Spotlight: From the kickoff of this year's fundraising campaign, the Fall Days of Caring and second annual Barrels and Bids event, September is shaping up to be a very busy month for the United Way of Hancock County (at 24:06) --- What's Happening: 50 North is coordinating plans for a special day of fun activities and programs for Senior Day at the Hancock County Fair (at 38:00)

Listen to today's podcast... What is your burden to blessing ratio? How often do you catch yourself complaining about something and how often are you outwardly expressing gratitude? For most of us, we spend far too much time looking at the negative and the difficult and not nearly enough looking at the positive and the awesome. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!  Here are today's Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Admit You're Happy Month: The more that we focus on the positive and the awesome, the bigger the impact it will have on our happiness. Admitting that we are happy, increases our happiness. And it encourages others to admit to being appreciative and happy in their lives. So celebrate the brief moments that make you smile, and the occasions that knock your socks off! Dr. Amit Sood, Professor of Medicine and the Mayo Clinic, states that life's happiest moments have one or more of these three ingredients: Creating, Connecting, Caring. What positive things have happened to you today? Acknowledge all of them. Be proud of who you are. Celebrate yourself. Keep a positive mental attitude. You'll feel better, live better, and be happier. If you like today's wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, less-stressed you by visiting my website at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr

How do you care for an aging parent who never gave you what you needed as a child? In this deeply relatable coaching session, Christine works with Kelli, whose elderly father is beginning to show signs of aging and short-term memory changes. As the firstborn daughter and the only medical professional in her family, Kelli feels much of the responsibility for preparing for what may come next. But underneath the practical concerns is something much more complicated: grief for the father-daughter relationship she never had. Family members have told Kelli that she can seem "cold" toward her father. Yet Christine offers another perspective—what looks like coldness may actually be protection. After years of disappointment, lack of accountability, and feeling emotionally unseen, Kelli learned that keeping her heart guarded was safer than continuing to hope her father would become the dad she needed. Together, Christine and Kelli explore the father wound, caregiving, boundaries, resentment, grief, and how our relationships with our parents can influence the partners we choose and our ability to receive healthy love. Christine encourages Kelli to find the "both/and": she doesn't have to pretend everything is okay or abandon the boundaries she's worked hard to create. But she can also ask herself how she wants to show up in the relationship now so that, when her father is gone, she can experience grief without guilt. If you've ever struggled with an aging parent, felt guilty about keeping emotional distance from a family member, or wondered how your relationship with your father may be affecting your romantic relationships, this conversation will resonate deeply. Press play to discover how you can honor your hurt, maintain your boundaries, and still choose truth and love in the relationships that matter most. Consider / Ask Yourself Are you grieving the relationship you wish you could have had with one of your parents? Have others interpreted your emotional protection as being "cold" or distant? Are you caring for an aging parent while carrying unresolved hurt from childhood? How might your relationship with your father be influencing the way you relate to men or romantic partners? What would it look like to experience grief without guilt? Key Insights and A-Ha's What looks like emotional coldness may actually be a protective response to years of hurt and disappointment. You can accept who a parent is without pretending they gave you everything you needed. Healthy boundaries and love can coexist. Father wounds can influence worthiness, trust, vulnerability, and our relationships with men. We may unconsciously seek partners who give us what we didn't receive from our parents. Asking for help and delegating family responsibilities can prevent resentment and challenge the belief that everything falls on you. Self-love, truth, and authenticity can ultimately become stronger protection than emotional walls. How to Deepen the Work Ask yourself how you genuinely want to show up with an aging parent—not from guilt or obligation, but from your own values. Notice when hurt or protective patterns are leading your interactions and consider whether there's an authentic middle ground. Practice reminding your younger self that a parent's emotional limitations reflect their capacity, not your worth or lovability. Allow yourself to grieve the parent-child relationship you wanted without forcing the relationship you actually have to become something it isn't. Ask family members for help rather than automatically carrying the emotional and practical responsibility yourself. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Be the Queen Christine and Stef are opening the next live cohort of Be the Queen in October, focused on helping women call in healthy, aligned partnership. Join the waitlist for early access and the early-bird discount at: christinehassler.com/queen One-on-One Coaching with Christine Christine has opened additional spots in her private coaching roster and is focusing more deeply on personalized, one-on-one transformational work. Learn more and apply at: christinehassler.com/coaching Featured Sponsor: Peluva Barefoot Shoes Christine shares more about Peluva, a five-toe minimalist shoe designed to allow more natural foot movement, strengthen the feet, and provide a barefoot-style experience with cushioning for everyday movement. Use code CHRISTINE for 10% off your first pair. Shop Peluva through Christine's link   Social Media + Resources:  Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches!

Caring so much to what others think, waiting for the "perfect" time, negative self-talk is more damaging to your progress than you think. If you're struggling with any of these, buckle up for today's episode because we're going to share more about how ditching these habits and more changed our mindset for the better! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••1:1 COACHING WITH KNOW YOUR POWER

Send us Fan MailIn this calming affirmations episode, we focus on releasing stress while honoring the incredible body that carries you through each day. Together, we'll practice affirmations that encourage rest, nourishing choices, gentle movement, self-compassion, and gratitude for all your body does. Caring for yourself isn't about perfection—it's about treating yourself with kindness, patience, and love. Take a deep breath, soften your thoughts, and let these affirmations remind you that your well-being matters. Then come sit with us—let's go grab coffee together and celebrate taking good care of ourselves, one sip at a time. ☕

When Caring Becomes Exhausting: Michelle on Caregiver Fatigue, Aging Parents, and Knowing Your Limits In this episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier talks with Michelle about something millions of families quietly struggle with: caregiver fatigue. Michelle moved home to help care for her nearly 90-year-old mother after a series of falls and a stroke changed what independent living looked like. What began as a decision rooted in love and safety gradually became a much larger responsibility, affecting Michelle's work, relationships, sleep, stress levels, freedom, and even the way she experiences her relationship with her mother. Stephanie and Michelle talk openly about the role reversal that happens when an adult child becomes a caregiver, the guilt that can come with setting boundaries, the constant worry about falls and safety, and the emotional difficulty of considering assisted living or higher levels of care when a parent desperately wants to remain at home. They also discuss something caregivers do not always give themselves permission to admit: loving someone deeply does not make caregiving easy. Sometimes the greatest challenge is acknowledging that the responsibility has become too heavy to carry alone. Listener Offer This episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor is supported by Lemongrove Oil. Use code DRSTEPHANIE at checkout for 10% off your order. https://www.lemongroveoil.com/ In This Episode Michelle and Stephanie discuss caregiver burnout, moving home to care for an aging parent, personality and relationship changes after a stroke, the mental strain of constantly worrying about safety, losing independence as both caregiver and parent, setting boundaries, respite care, assisted living, guilt, family dynamics, support groups, and recognizing when caregiving has begun to affect your own physical and emotional health. Caregiver Support & Resources Caregiving can feel isolating, but support is available. Alzheimer's Association Support Groups In-person and virtual groups are available for caregivers, including family caregivers and people supporting someone with dementia or cognitive changes. https://www.alz.org/help-support/community/support-groups Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter Michigan caregiver groups, online communities, and local support resources: https://www.alz.org/mglc/support Caregiver Action Network Free education, caregiver resources, peer support, and a Caregiver Help Desk: https://www.caregiveraction.org/ These resources can help caregivers connect with people who understand the emotional, physical, and practical realities of caring for someone they love. Conversations with a Chiropractor YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ConversationswithaChiro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wautierwellness Email: drstephaniewautier@yahoo.com Want to be a guest? Send Stephanie Wautier a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/drstephanie Credits Podcast production by Brand|Sound. Start your podcast journey by emailing brandsoundpodcasts@gmail.com. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Michelle's Caregiving Reality 03:46 Moving Home to Care for Mom 06:05 How a Stroke Changed Their Relationship 09:34 Recognizing Caregiver Burnout 13:38 When Is More Care Necessary? 16:58 The Rollercoaster of Good Days and Bad Days 20:59 Promises, Guilt, and Medical Necessity 24:32 Putting Your Own Life on Hold 25:58 Boundaries, Vacations, and Respite Care 28:31 What We Would Want for Our Own Children 29:37 Finding Support From People Who Understand 33:36 Admitting That Caregiving Is Hard

This session focuses on caring for the short-term mission worker - pre-travel matters to be addressed, encountered challenges during travel and common scenarios of the returning worker.

On this edition of  What's Going On, we celebrate compassion, creativity, and the next generation of changemakers.   First, we spotlight the extraordinary nurses whose care extends far beyond medicine. Koleen Cavanaugh, Chief Marketing Officer at Independence Blue Cross, joins us along with the three recipients of the 2026 Celebrate Caring Sunshine Awards: Sarah Bruno of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Ian Montgomery of Virtua Marlton Hospital, and Madison Schmus of Penn Medicine. Now in its eighth year, Independence Blue Cross's Celebrate Caring campaign recognizes nurses across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware who go above and beyond for their patients and communities.We hear the inspiring stories behind this year's honorees—from bringing comfort and dignity to children experiencing trauma and serious illness, to advancing patient safety and nursing innovation, to delivering healthcare directly to people experiencing homelessness, chronic illness, and substance use disorders. The winners also share what inspired them to become nurses and what keeps them committed to compassionate care.Connect:Independence Blue Cross — Celebrate Caring

On Part Two of Insight, we celebrate compassion, creativity, and the next generation of changemakers. First, we spotlight the extraordinary nurses whose care extends far beyond medicine. Koleen Cavanaugh, Chief Marketing Officer at Independence Blue Cross, joins us along with the three recipients of the 2026 Celebrate Caring Sunshine Awards: Sarah Bruno of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Ian Montgomery of Virtua Marlton Hospital, and Madison Schmus of Penn Medicine.Now in its eighth year, Independence Blue Cross's Celebrate Caring campaign recognizes nurses across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware who go above and beyond for their patients and communities. We hear the inspiring stories behind this year's honorees—from bringing comfort and dignity to children experiencing trauma and serious illness, to advancing patient safety and nursing innovation, to delivering healthcare directly to people experiencing homelessness, chronic illness, and substance use disorders. The winners also share what inspired them to become nurses and what keeps them committed to compassionate care.  Then, we turn the mic over to the next generation with Amaya Naté, a Philadelphia Youth Network WorkReady intern with iHeartMedia Philadelphia, who sits down with rising artist KidTokio for a conversation about his journey in music, developing his sound, and finding inspiration. KidTokio shares how he began making music in sixth grade, how a school science project became an award-winning rap, and what's next for the young artist. It's an hour celebrating people who are making a difference through caring, creativity, and the courage to pursue their passion.  Connect:Independence Blue Cross — Celebrate CaringInstagram: @manitsamaya | @kidtokio  

Have you ever prayed for a breakthrough that never came, and wondered what that says about your faith? Dr. Craig Keener, one of the most respected New Testament scholars, says we're only looking at half the story. He joins Remnant Radio to explore the theology of suffering - not as a theological afterthought for the Spirit-filled believer, but an essential part of the story Scripture actually tells.ABOUT THE EPISODE:Dr. Craig Keener, F.M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary, has spent his career defending the biblical and historical case for the miraculous. His two-volume Miracles is an essential read for believers (also available in his shorter version Miracles Today). His newest book on suffering turns to the question that so often gets left unanswered: what do we do when we've prayed, and prayed, and the diagnosis doesn't change?Keener explores what Scripture actually shows us about suffering and healing side by side, including in the lives of the apostles. The conversation moves through difficult ground in Christian theology: whether suffering can be God's will, how the crucifixion holds together the greatest evil and the greatest good in human history, and why the two churches in Revelation given no correction from Christ are the two enduring persecution.This isn't an argument against miracles. Keener has given his career to defending them. Rather, it's an invitation to hold suffering and hope together, the way Scripture always has.0:00 – Introduction2:06 – Keener's Testimony and Ministry4:16 – Why Write About Suffering8:38 – Western vs Global Suffering14:19 – The Problem of Evil15:55 – Miracles as Foretaste23:10 – Purpose Found in Suffering32:52 – Keener's Divorce and PTSD41:34 – Faith Defined Rightly44:46 – Birth Pangs and New Creation54:16 – Caring for the Poor58:48 – God's Will and SufferingABOUT THE GUEST:- Dr. Craig Keener's website — https://craigkeener.com- Suffering: Its Meaning for the Spirit-Filled Life by Craig S. Keener  https://a.co/d/0iO8MUtB- Miracles Today https://a.co/d/0i145Az1- Miracles : 2 Volumes: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts https://a.co/d/0gOxo5ArJoin Joshua Lewis, Michael Miller & Michael Rowntree for RemCon "Prophecy & Hearing God's Voice" October 1-3 | Houston, TXLearn more & register: https://www.theremnantradio.com/remnant-fall-conference-2026 Subscribe to The Remnant Radio newsletter and receive our FREE introduction to spiritual gifts eBook. Plus, get access to: discounts, news about upcoming shows, courses and conferences - and more. Subscribe now at TheRemnantRadio.com.Support the showABOUT THE REMNANT RADIO: The Remnant Radio exists to equip believers who are hungry for the radical middle of both Word and Spirit. Subscribe for twice-weekly content on theology, church history and the gifts of the Spirit.

CardioNerds (Dr. Apoorva Gangavelli, Dr. Rebecca Garber, and Dr. Tina Reddy), discuss pre-pregnancy risk stratification and counseling with Dr. Katy Young across a range of risks.  This episode was produced as part of the CardioNerds Academy curriculum by House Einthoven under the guidance of House Chief, Dr. Apoorva Gangavelli and Academy Program Director, Dr. Gurleen Kaur. A matching review article will be published in US Cardiology Review, the official journal of CardioNerds. This discussion was planned in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Board Review Course. Audio editing by CardioNerds intern, Dr. Patrick Pekyi-Boateng. Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. CardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Notes:  Why is pregnancy considered a “physiologic stress test,” and why does risk extend beyond delivery? Blood volume, heart rate, and cardiac output rise while systemic vascular resistance falls, peaking in the late second/early third trimester; underlying (even undiagnosed) heart disease can be unmasked or worsened. Postpartum (“fourth trimester”) is a high-risk period, not a safe zone – fluid shifts, rising SVR, and bleeding risk can precipitate decompensation in patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, or aortopathy. Adverse pregnancy outcomes (hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes, preterm birth, fetal growth restriction, peripartum cardiomyopathy) are markers of future cardiovascular risk and warrant long-term preventive follow-up. What is the practical framework for approaching pre-pregnancy cardiovascular risk? Four broad categories: (1) patients who may need cardiac screening before pregnancy, (2) patients needing risk-factor/medication optimization, (3) known cardiovascular disease where pregnancy is reasonable with structured risk stratification, and (4) high-risk disease where pregnancy may need to be delayed, modified by intervention, or discouraged. Testing should be targeted, not blanket – reserved for symptoms, abnormal exam, concerning family history, or reduced functional capacity. How is risk stratified in patients with known cardiovascular disease? Use a combination of tools per 2025 ESC guidelines: mWHO 2.0 (broad maternal risk category), CARPREG II (additional predictors of maternal cardiac events), and ZAHARA (useful in congenital heart disease). Key lesion-specific factors: aortic size/growth, valve severity, ventricular function, symptoms, blood pressure, and family history of dissection. Translate risk into practical terms for patients rather than leading with a numerical score. Which cardiovascular medications require review before conception? ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and ARNIs should be transitioned off before pregnancy; statins, MRAs, and SGLT2 inhibitors also need review. DOACs are contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation; mechanical valve anticoagulation requires individualized shared decision-making, as no strategy is risk-free for mother and fetus. Medication changes are best made proactively, before conception, rather than reactively. This is not an exhaustive list! The medication list needs to be reviewed carefully. Which conditions carry high or prohibitive risk in pregnancy? Pulmonary arterial hypertension, Eisenmenger syndrome, severe ventricular dysfunction, prior peripartum cardiomyopathy with residual LV dysfunction, severe left-sided obstructive valve disease (e.g., severe mitral stenosis), mechanical valves, significant aortopathy, cyanotic congenital heart disease, and Fontan physiology. Common theme: limited cardiovascular reserve and high risk of decompensation, thrombosis, arrhythmia, heart failure, aortic dissection, or death. These patients need expert multidisciplinary evaluation before pregnancy. Severe mitral stenosis is poorly tolerated because tachycardia shortens diastolic filling time and raises left atrial pressure, risking pulmonary edema and decompensation. When should genetic testing or counseling be offered? Consider when a diagnosis may be inherited or affect the patient, pregnancy, or family members: inherited cardiomyopathies, aortopathies, channelopathies, select congenital heart disease, and some pulmonary hypertension syndromes. Recurrence risk of congenital heart disease in offspring is roughly 6-10% when the mother has CHD; fetal echocardiography should be offered. How should contraception be approached in high-risk cardiac patients? Frame contraception as part of the cardiac care and reproductive safety plan to prevent unplanned high-risk pregnancy. Long-acting reversible contraception is often preferred; progestin-only methods are generally safer than estrogen-containing options with thrombosis risk, pulmonary hypertension, or mechanical valves. What are key delivery-planning considerations for cardiac patients? Vaginal delivery is preferred unless there is an obstetric indication for cesarean or a specific cardiac reason (e.g., unstable maternal status, therapeutic INR) to avoid labor. Planning should address delivery location, anesthesia involvement, telemetry needs, fluid management, and postpartum monitoring, clearly communicated across the multidisciplinary team in advance. How should clinicians counsel patients when pregnancy is discouraged but strongly desired? Acknowledge the patient’s goals and the emotional weight of the conversation; separate the goal (family building) from the timeline (safety now vs. after optimization). If pregnancy remains prohibitively risky, discuss alternatives for family building and ensure adequate patient support. What are the key gaps and future directions in cardio-obstetric risk stratification? Current risk tools (mWHO, CARPREG II, ZAHARA) provide common language but do not fully capture functional status, prior pregnancy history, or how risk evolves over time. Future direction: individualized, dynamic risk prediction incorporating imaging, biomarkers, exercise capacity, and social drivers of health, with better long-term links between pregnancy complications and cardiovascular prevention. References 1. European Society of Cardiology. 2025 ESC Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease and pregnancy. 2. Mehta LS, et al. Cardiovascular Considerations in Caring for Pregnant Patients: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2020;141:e884-e903. PMID: 32362133. doi:https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000772 3. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 212. Pregnancy and Heart Disease. Obstet Gynecol. 2019;133(5):e320-e356. PMID: 31022123. doi:https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000003243

In this special episode of Our Forever Smiles, Laura sits down with Andrea Garrett, founder of the Caring for Clefts Foundation, to share a perspective we haven't explored before, the grandparent journey. Andrea reflects on learning that her first granddaughter would be born with a cleft lip and palate, how that experience inspired her advocacy, and the importance of supporting families with compassion, education, and community. Together, they discuss what grandparents can do to truly help, why cleft care is about so much more than surgery, and how small acts of support can make a lasting impact. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or someone walking alongside a cleft family, this conversation is a heartfelt reminder that no one has to navigate the journey alone. Links: Caring for Cleft on IG Buy Us a Coffee FB Support Group  

At some point in their training or careers, most clinicians will experience intense stress, suffering, loss and critical incidents that can have lasting impacts on their psychological and emotional safety. Despite the prevalence of traumatic stress in healthcare settings, most care team members are not taught about the effects it can have on their mind and bodies. As a result, they normalize traumatic stress symptoms such as exhaustion, difficulty concentrating, emotional disconnection, or the inability to be fully present. In this episode of Caring Greatly, Marie Nutter, BSN, RN, CNOR, a practicing perioperative nurse and trauma-sensitive yoga educator, explores how traumatic stress shows up in the lives and bodies of healthcare workers. Marie describes how traumatic stress gets internalized when stress, grief and loss go unprocessed over time. Drawing from both her professional experience as a nurse and her own journey through personal loss, Marie shares how care team members often learn to push through adversity, only to discover that unresolved stress eventually returns through exhaustion, disconnection and difficulty of concentrating or being fully present.The conversation delves into the power of trauma-informed approaches to healing, including the role of body awareness, grounding practices and trauma-sensitive yoga. Marie explains how small, intentional moments of reconnecting with the body can help restore a sense of choice, presence and control. She also offers reflections on what healthcare organizations and leaders can do to better support their teams, emphasizing that trauma recovery is a shared responsibility that begins with recognizing that trauma is a natural adaptive response. Additionally, leaders can offer compassionate support and provide access to trauma-informed resources. As a seasoned nurse at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital in Minneapolis, a trauma-sensitive yoga facilitator, and founder of Mayday Yoga, LLC, Marie educates people about the effects of traumatic stress and loss and how they might mitigate day-to-day exposure in real-time. Through 15 years of navigating high demands of perioperative nursing, 10 years of personal yoga practice, and seven years of offering trauma-informed wellness services to the healthcare community, Marie has learned that people's professional and human credibility are not defined by their ability to withstand difficult work-life events. In 2020, Marie was named an example of resiliency by Psychology Today Magazine, and she continues to offer individuals and work teams an opportunity to tap into their own inner wellness.Marie Nutter is a leader who cares greatly.Related links:Website: Mayday YogaArticle: 5 Mind-Body Exercises to Help Reduce Traumatic Stress Book: Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for OthersThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Stryker. The provided resources may contain links to external websites or third-party content. We do not endorse, control or assume any responsibility for the accuracy, relevance, legality or quality of the information found on these external sites. Stryker Corporation or its divisions or other corporate affiliated entities own, use or have applied for the following trademarks or service marks: Code Lavender, Caring Greatly, Stryker. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners or holders.

Aging parent health issues can arise suddenly. One health problem can lead to the next, resulting in a downward spiral of worsening health and worry. Caregiving expert Pamela D. Wilson shares strategies for caregivers and older adults to identify layered health problems that can become serious and feel impossible to manage, even when working with physicians and the healthcare system.By taking proactive steps, caregivers and older adults can remain physically strong and active well into their retirement years. Wilson offers professional caregiving guidance by sharing a story illustrating how worsening health conditions among the elderly stem from layered, interconnected problems that often go unnoticed.Family caregivers and older adults can learn to recognize patterns and prevent the domino effect of health conditions that can lead to unnecessary caregiving and family care crises.To find show transcripts and educational links on the topic mentioned in Episode 251 and other The Caring Generation podcasts, click here to visit Pamela's website: https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/For more caregiving, aging, and elder care tips for your caregiving journey, visit Pamela's website at https://www.PamelaDWilson.comLearn about Pamela D Wilson as a caregiving expert, her professional background, and her 25 years of professional caregiving and elder care experience: https://pameladwilson.com/pamela-d-wilson-story/Schedule a 1:1 elder care consultation by telephone or video call with Pamela: https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/Schedule a private, confidential, family elder care mediation session with Pamela: https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-mediator/Learn about Pamela D Wilson as an expert witness in caregiving, guardianship, fiduciary litigation, power of attorney, care management, and non-medical in-home care: https://pameladwilson.com/conservatorship-guardianship-expert-witness/ https://pameladwilson.com/expert-witness-caregiving-home-care-guardianship/Check out Pamela's online course Caring for Aging Parents: https://pameladwilson.com/support-caring-for-elderly-parents-overwhelmed-caregiver-support-online-course/Sign up for Pamela's newsletter here: https://pameladwilson.com/contact/Join Pamela's Online Caregiver Support Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecaregivingtrapFollow Pamela on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert/X: https://www.x.com/CaregivingSpeakPamela D. Wilson is a professional family caregiving and eldercare expert. As a caregiving consultant, expert witness, eldercare mediator and speaker, she provides caregiver advice and tips, individual and family caregiver support, and resources for aging and elder care decision-making. Pamela's 25 years of professional experience inform caregiving discussions, eldercare strategies, and care plans that encompass health, healthcare, financial, and legal aspects, as well as family dynamics. Visit Pamela's website at www.PamelaDWilson.com to access caregiver resources, online courses, her caregiving blog, library, book, videos, and podcast transcripts, offering practical advice and tips for aging adults and family caregivers providing elder care support. ©2018, 2026 Pamela D Wilson. All Rights Reserved

Send us Fan MailYou can be deeply sincere about Jesus Christ and still slowly lose the physical capacity to serve, endure, and show up for the people you love. I've been thinking about that every time I walk through an airport and see how many people are worn down, hurting, and stuck in patterns that quietly steal their strength. So we're talking about the body, not as an image project, but as stewardship and gratitude for a sacred gift.We dig into why the Restoration frames body and spirit together as the soul, and why that makes faith-based wellness more than “self-improvement.” I share how Satan often pushes us toward extremes like neglect, gluttony, addiction, self-hatred, or vanity, all of which pull Christ out of the center. Then we ground the conversation in scripture and prophetic counsel, including the idea of the body as a temple and the Word of Wisdom as a law of health and obedience that emphasizes what helps us flourish: moderation, wholesome food, wisdom, gratitude, and order.From strength training and cardio to sleep and nutrition, the big takeaway is this: discipline is a spiritual muscle. What you practice in workouts can spill into prayer, repentance, marriage, parenting, and ministry. I also use an aviation story to explain why “maintenance” creates margin, margin to recover, handle stress, help in disasters, play with grandkids, and answer the late-night call when someone needs you.If you want a simple, Christ-centered reset, I close with seven gospel principles for fitness and a seven-day prayer commitment. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review with one habit you're working on next.Support the showYou can reach me anytime at email: tandrewsen.monat@gmail.comInstagram @toddtalks_ig

This one's for anyone who's been so busy holding someone else together that they forgot to check on themselves.More info, resources & ways to connect - https://www.tacosfallapart.com/podcast-live-show/podcast-guests/yvette-murrayCaregiving doesn't always look like what you think it looks like. It's not just the adult child managing a parent's dementia or the spouse driving someone to chemo. It's the partner absorbing someone else's mental health crisis. It's the coworker who ends up being the person everyone vents to. It's the parent walking on eggshells around a kid's big emotions. On this episode of Even Tacos Fall Apart, MommaFoxFire sits down with Yvette Murray, registered psychotherapist, mental health first aid facilitator, body language expert and author of The Mental Health Contagion, to talk about what happens when the people doing the supporting forget they need support too.Yvette grew up watching her mom navigate bipolar disorder while also becoming one of the country's leading voices in mental health advocacy. That mix gave her an early education in what caregiving actually costs a person, and it shapes everything she teaches now. She and MommaFoxFire dig into the real warning signs that a caregiver is running on empty: emotional inflammation, irritability, isolating from friends and family, feeling numb or apathetic, even something as small as brushing your teeth turning into the biggest event of the day.They talk honestly about boundaries, including the messy, guilt soaked kind. Yvette breaks down the difference between guilt and shame, why resentment does more damage than guilt ever will, and how loving someone doesn't mean absorbing every consequence of what they're going through. She shares real stories, including one about a man who had to ask his brother to move out of his basement after years of enabling, and what it took for both of them to come out the other side better off.There's a lot of practical stuff here too. Yvette talks about her own toolbox for burnout, things like quiet time, walks in nature and calling her dad, and why building that list before you're in crisis matters so much. She and MommaFoxFire get into the physical toll of caregiving, the habit of one upping other people's pain instead of sitting with your own, and why a good cry might be one of the most underrated tools you have. Yvette says giving herself permission to really cry, no holding back, is still her favorite life hack.They also cover body language, why crossed arms or a fidgeting habit doesn't always mean what you think it means, and how asking someone what a gesture means to them beats guessing every time. And they close on something every caregiver needs to hear: you don't have to earn your own self care by being useful to someone else first. You're worthy of it just because you're human.

Dr. Mordechai Weinberger, PhD, LCSW joins Coach Menachem to discuss **“The Power of One”** — how one safe, consistent, caring relationship can help a child build resilience, heal from trauma, and even break an intergenerational cycle.We explore what children truly need, who can become that “one person,” and how ordinary adults can make an extraordinary difference.

On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince's conversation is with Gordon Haas of Haas Wealth Strategies, about using financial planning to navigate major life transitions and crises like illness, job changes, and retirement decisions. Gordon shares his own experience with advanced-stage cancer in his early 30s, and a cardiac arrest during COVID, explaining how health events can create urgent financial demands around insurance, income disruption, medical bills, and support systems. Gordon emphasizes proactive planning·life insurance, wills, beneficiaries, disability coverage·and encourages open family conversations, including intergenerational planning and ·generational wealth· as both assets and wisdom. For more, visit haaswealthstrategies.com and check out Gordon·s podcast, Gen Relational Wealth 01:46 Health Crises Change Planning 04:10 From Engineering to Finance 09:37 Planning Under Pressure 13:14 Insurance Lessons Learned 17:55 Caring for Aging Parents 22:12 Starting Hard Money Talks 27:34 Proactive Checkups and Taxes 31:49 Generational Wealth Beyond Money 36:29 Resources and Closing Key Links: Haaswealthstrategies.com GenRelational Wealth Podcast  Haas Wealth Strategies (@HaasStrategies) • Facebook Gordon Haas, CFP® - YouTube Gordon Haas, CFP® - Wealth Advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® | LinkedIn Contact the Host - vince@thecfoathome.com Want to be a guest on CFO at Home? Send Vince a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628643039567x840793309030672500  

Are you giving your complex concussion clients your absolute best care, or are you secretly running out of ideas when they hit a plateau? It's an uncomfortable truth: while every healthcare provider goes into practice genuinely wanting to help, caring deeply for your patients simply isn't enough when you reach the limits of your clinical knowledge. Far too often, when progress stalls, clinicians default to telling clients "it's just part of the concussion" or writing off lingering symptoms as purely psychosocial—leaving patients confused, frustrated, and stuck in treatment for months or years without actual recovery. When you settle for "good enough" care or miss hidden clinical blind spots, you risk breaking your patient's trust and holding them back from true healing. But hitting your clinical ceiling doesn't mean you can't push past it—by getting curious about your limitations, auditing your practice, and learning how to look deeper into complex, overlooked systems, you can step up to become the clinician your clients truly need. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why compassion alone isn't enough to solve complex concussion cases—and how to identify when you've hit your clinical ceiling. The danger of writing off patient plateaus as "psychosocial" or "just concussion symptoms" instead of looking for deeper root causes. The major clinical blind spot most providers miss: how TBI impacts the central auditory processing system and impacts cognitive health. How to bridge the fragmentation gap across multidisciplinary care so PTs, OTs, Chiros, and Osteos can speak the same clinical language. Scroll down, hit play, and learn how to uncover your clinical blind spots and elevate your standard of concussion care today! Ready to raise your standard of care and stop hitting clinical ceilings? Join the waitlist for the revamped Concussion Nerds Fellowship 2.0! Doors open this fall for our brand-new cohort, limited to just 25 clinicians. Joining isn't a commitment—it simply gives you first priority to claim your seat before they're gone.

THE CREATURES’ GUIDE TO CARING by Elizabeth Preston is a lively and revelatory journey through the evolution of caretaking on Earth, from animal parents to modern-day humans, making the case that caring for children and each other made us who we are. Elizabeth Preston contributes regularly toThe New York Times and The Boston Globe, and has written for Science, The Atlantic, Orion, Slate, Audubon, Discover, National Geographic and others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do perfumes, skydiving, and chimpanzees have in common? This episode of WeWow, the bonkerballs variety show for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World, has all of that and more. Dennis and Reggie are back with another weekend full of laughs, listener love, and a social science encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again. Whether you're a longtime Wowzer or just tuning in, WeWow on the Weekend is the kind of family variety podcast that makes every car ride, breakfast table, and slow Sunday morning a little more wow-worthy.This week, Dennis and Reggie answer some questions about perfume and skydiving! Baby Dennis even makes an appearance! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Sharing Caring Chimpanzees!" from Wow in the World—an episode about whether or not chimpanzees can be altruistic, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."Sharing Caring Chimpanzees" originally aired on July 10th, 2017, and explores the social lives of chimpanzees, and whether they are capable of helping others and being altruistic! Dennis and Reggie revisit all the wow-worthy moments and bring their signature bonkerballs energy to a topic that's equal parts wild, important, and totally fascinating.WeWow on the Weekend is part of the Tinkercast family of podcasts, created by the award-winning team behind the #1 science podcast for kids and families, Wow in the World. Every weekend, Dennis and his co-host Reggie answer listener questions, respond to fan reviews, play games, and celebrate the best moments from across the Tinkercast universe. It's a talk, talk, talk show unlike any other — and it's always better when YOU'RE part of it.Want to hear your name on WeWow? Send Dennis a question or leave a podcast review for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also leave a message for Dennis at 1-888-7WOW-WOW!Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwewow and your Wowzers will receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz, access to 1,000+ digital activities, and exclusive access to members-only events!This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of Baby Dennis and chimpanzees, that will blow your socks off.Originally aired 7/9/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Ward is the Head of Talent at Cursor, one of the fastest-growing developer tools in history. Before joining Cursor, he founded Growth by Design, an independent recruiting and talent strategy firm that helped build teams at the most ambitious AI and technology companies in the world. Adam has spent more than 20 years building elite, high-talent-density teams across the industry and is widely regarded as one of the most effective and creative recruiters in tech.In our in-depth conversation, we discuss:1. Inside today's “tale of two cities” talent market2. Why the traditional recruiting funnel—what Adam calls the “funnel of doom”—leads to mediocre hires3. Adam's three-step playbook: scoping, mapping, and relentless pursuit4. The worst question to ask when sourcing great talent5. The rise of the forward deployed engineer—and how to become one6. The biggest mistake founders make when hiring their first recruiter—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Make your app enterprise-ready, with SSO, SCIM, RBAC, and moreMercury—Radically different banking, now with Command—Where to find Adam Ward• X: https://x.com/wardadamp• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampward—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction(03:01) The state of the hiring market(06:41) What roles are trending up and what roles are trending down(11:25) The three-step hiring framework that changes everything(21:58) Getting the right people to actually respond(25:42) Keeping talent a top priority(29:16) Inside Cursor's recruiting operation(32:19) How to relentlessly pursue top talent(35:42) “Caring is free”(38:33) The conversation most companies underestimate(39:19) Rethinking the atomic unit of a search(40:12) Other recruiting tactics(45:04) What the on-site is really for(49:35) The importance of work trials(53:10) The offer stage(57:53) Negotiations and comp(01:01:50) The details that actually close the deal(01:07:23) What it's like working with an exec team who values recruiting(01:09:42) Talent density(01:11:18) The first recruiting hire most founders get wrong(01:15:00) Building incredible teams(01:18:12) The time between offer and acceptance(01:19:48) What's next for the recruiting function(01:21:00) Lightning round—Referenced:• Cursor: https://cursor.com• Trilogy: https://trilogy.com• Brie Wolfson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brie-wolfson-17758724• Inside Cursor: https://colossus.com/article/inside-cursor• SpaceX: https://www.spacex.com• Joe Gebbia's website: https://joegebbia.com• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• The Pitt on HBO Max: https://www.hbomax.com/shows/pitt-2024/e6e7bad9-d48d-4434-b334-7c651ffc4bdf• The Bear on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/the-bear-05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f• Granola: https://www.granola.ai• Wispr Flow: https://wisprflow.ai• 11 products I love, free for a year—the biggest Product Pass expansion in 2 years: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/productpass-summer2026launch• How to debug a team that isn't working: the Waterline Model: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-debug-a-team-that-isnt-working• The high-growth handbook: Molly Graham's frameworks for leading through chaos, change, and scale: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-high-growth-handbook-molly-graham—Recommended books:• Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ: https://www.amazon.com/dp/055338371X• High Growth Handbook: Scaling Startups from 10 to 10,000 People: https://www.amazon.com/High-Growth-Handbook-Elad-Gil/dp/1732265100• Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building: https://press.stripe.com/scaling-people—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

What do perfumes, skydiving, and chimpanzees have in common? This episode of WeWow, the bonkerballs variety show for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World, has all of that and more. Dennis and Reggie are back with another weekend full of laughs, listener love, and a social science encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again. Whether you're a longtime Wowzer or just tuning in, WeWow on the Weekend is the kind of family variety podcast that makes every car ride, breakfast table, and slow Sunday morning a little more wow-worthy.This week, Dennis and Reggie answer some questions about perfume and skydiving! Baby Dennis even makes an appearance! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Sharing Caring Chimpanzees!" from Wow in the World—an episode about whether or not chimpanzees can be altruistic, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."Sharing Caring Chimpanzees" originally aired on July 10th, 2017, and explores the social lives of chimpanzees, and whether they are capable of helping others and being altruistic! Dennis and Reggie revisit all the wow-worthy moments and bring their signature bonkerballs energy to a topic that's equal parts wild, important, and totally fascinating.WeWow on the Weekend is part of the Tinkercast family of podcasts, created by the award-winning team behind the #1 science podcast for kids and families, Wow in the World. Every weekend, Dennis and his co-host Reggie answer listener questions, respond to fan reviews, play games, and celebrate the best moments from across the Tinkercast universe. It's a talk, talk, talk show unlike any other — and it's always better when YOU'RE part of it.Want to hear your name on WeWow? Send Dennis a question or leave a podcast review for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also leave a message for Dennis at 1-888-7WOW-WOW!Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwewow and your Wowzers will receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz, access to 1,000+ digital activities, and exclusive access to members-only events!This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of Baby Dennis and chimpanzees, that will blow your socks off.Originally aired 7/9/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The ways in which people deal with grief vary from person to person. At times things can feel very hopeless and filled with despair. Questions arise such as "Where is God?" or "Does He care?" How can we see God's provision in the midst of this? This Sunday we will see how the Lord shows His care for His church through the means of His church.1) Respect for the family2) Caring for the suffererText: 1 Timothy 5:1-16

Ps. Julius Rwotlonyo In this final message of our Caring for Community series, we look at why God commands us to care for the vulnerable and how we reflect His heart today. God's heart breaks for the vulnerable — the foreigner, widow, orphan, poor, and oppressed.

What if caring isn't weakness, but one of the greatest forms of human strength? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Tony Nader on his new book The Power of Caring: Who Cares, Why It Matters, and How Conscious Caring Creates a Fulfilling and Connected Life.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comDr. Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., is a Harvard- and MIT-trained neuroscientist, physician, Vedic scholar, and the global leader of the Transcendental Meditation organizations. A New York Times bestselling author, his work bridges modern science and ancient wisdom to explore consciousness, health, and human potential. Dr. Nader is also President of Maharishi International University and a frequent media guest and keynote speaker, including at the United Nations' first World Meditation Day. Through his books, courses, and public talks, he shares research-backed approaches to reducing stress, improving well-being, and enhancing human performance and connection. https://drtonynader.com  https://www.thepowerofcaringbook.comOrder on Amazon: https://a.co/d/091YWNdRDiscover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.comExplore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

August 9, 2026 Sermon Guest Preacher from San Leandro Church of ChristWoody SquareRe-watch this week's service here............ Caring Woody Square

‘DYING TO LIVE' Upside-Down Kingdom — Week 2 - Mark 8:34–36 OPENING PRAYER Father, some of us are holding on so tightly. We're holding onto our plans, our security, our reputation, our comfort, our control. We're trying to protect the lives we've built, and sometimes we're exhausted from trying to keep everything together. So help us hear the words of Jesus this morning. Help us hear an invitation that sounds like death, but actually leads to life. Give us the courage to loosen our grip, to trust You, and to follow Jesus wherever He leads. In Jesus' name, Amen. INTRODUCTION There is something instinctive in every one of us that says: Save yourself. Protect yourself. Look out for yourself. Build a good life. Protect what you've built. Make yourself secure. Avoid unnecessary suffering. Hold onto the people and things that matter to you. And honestly, a lot of that sounds like common sense. Nobody wakes up in the morning thinking, How can I lose my life today? We spend our lives trying to preserve it. We buy insurance for the things we're afraid of losing. We save money because we don't know what tomorrow will bring. We protect our reputation because we care what people think about us. We make plans because uncertainty makes us uncomfortable. We try to stay healthy because we know these bodies don't last forever. We build lives—and then we spend enormous amounts of energy trying to keep those lives from falling apart. And then Jesus comes along and says something that turns all of that upside down. “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it.” And then Jesus asks one of the most haunting questions in all of Scripture: “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?” You can almost hear Jesus asking: What exactly are you trying so hard to save? Because you can spend your entire life trying to save your life...and lose it. And you can surrender your entire life to Jesus...and finally find it. That is the paradox of the Upside-Down Kingdom. You have to die... to live. THE ROAD TO THE CROSS But to really understand what Jesus is saying, we need to back up a few verses. Because Jesus doesn't just walk up to the disciples one afternoon and randomly start talking about crosses. Something has happened. Earlier in Mark 8, Jesus asks His disciples: “Who do people say that I am?” They give Him some answers. John the Baptist. Elijah. One of the prophets. But then Jesus makes the question personal: “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter gets it right. “You are the Christ.” This is the moment. Peter understands who Jesus is. He is the Messiah. He is the King. He is the One Israel has been waiting for. But Peter is about to discover something: He knows who Jesus is, but he doesn't yet understand what kind of Messiah Jesus is. Because immediately after Peter's confession, Jesus begins explaining what is going to happen. Mark tells us: “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.” And Peter doesn't like this. In fact, Peter pulls Jesus aside and rebukes Him. Think about that. Peter has just said, “You are the Christ.” And a moment later he's essentially saying: But Jesus, that's not how this is supposed to go. Messiahs don't lose. Messiahs don't suffer. Messiahs don't get rejected. Messiahs don't die. Peter wants the kingdom. He just doesn't want the cross. And I wonder how often we want the same thing. We want Jesus. We want salvation. We want forgiveness. We want peace. We want eternal life. We want the kingdom. But we'd really prefer not to have the cross. So Jesus turns to Peter and says: “Get behind Me, Satan; for you are not setting your mind on God's interests, but man's.” That's strong language. Because Peter is thinking the way the world thinks. Win. Protect yourself. Avoid suffering. Preserve your life. And Jesus says: That's not how My Kingdom works. And then Jesus calls the crowd together with His disciples. And now the words make sense: “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.” Do you see it? Jesus isn't asking His disciples to walk a road He refuses to walk Himself. Jesus goes first. Before He tells us to take up our cross, He has already set His face toward His own. Before He asks us to surrender our lives, He has already determined to surrender His. Before He tells us that life comes through death, He is preparing to demonstrate it through His own death and resurrection. The road of discipleship follows the road of Jesus. And that road leads through the cross. TAKE UP YOUR CROSS We've heard the phrase “take up your cross” so many times that it can lose its force. Sometimes we use “my cross to bear” to describe almost any inconvenience. A difficult coworker. A bad back. An annoying relative. Something in life we wish were different. But that's not what the people listening to Jesus would have pictured. When Jesus said cross, they knew exactly what He meant. A cross was an instrument of Roman execution. If you saw someone carrying a cross, that person wasn't heading toward inconvenience. He wasn't heading toward personal improvement. He wasn't heading toward a difficult season. He was heading toward death. The condemned man carrying his cross had lost his claim over his own future. And Jesus takes that horrifying image and says: That's what following Me looks like. Deny yourself. Take up your cross. Follow Me. In other words: Your life doesn't belong to you anymore. And that may be one of the hardest truths in Christianity. Because everything around us says the opposite. It's your life. Follow your dreams. Speak your truth. Do what makes you happy. Become whoever you want to be. Put yourself first. And Jesus says: Deny yourself. Now, let's not get confused. That doesn't mean hating yourself. It doesn't mean believing you have no value. It doesn't mean neglecting legitimate needs or allowing other people to abuse you. It means something much more fundamental, it means… I am no longer the lord of my own life. Jesus is. My life is His. My money is His. My time is His. My body is His. My gifts are His. My future is His. My plans are His. My reputation is His. My comfort is His. Everything I am belongs to Christ. That's discipleship. THE LIFE WE'RE TRYING TO SAVE And this is where Jesus' next words become uncomfortable. “Whoever wishes to save his life will lose it.” Because most of us are trying to save something. Maybe you're trying to save your reputation. You need people to think well of you. So you manage how people see you. You hide weakness. You avoid vulnerability. You don't admit when you're wrong. And eventually your reputation becomes a prison. Maybe you're trying to save your security. You need to know there's enough. Enough money. Enough savings. Enough certainty. Enough control over tomorrow. And prudence is good—but somewhere along the way, prudence can become fear. And fear begins making your decisions. Maybe you're trying to save your comfort. You don't want life disrupted. You don't want difficult conversations. You don't want costly obedience. You don't want to serve when it's inconvenient. And slowly comfort becomes more important than faithfulness. Maybe you're trying to save your independence. You don't want to need anybody. You certainly don't want anyone seeing you struggle. So you carry everything yourself. You refuse help. You keep people at a safe distance. And what you call independence eventually becomes isolation. Maybe you're trying to save your plans. You know how your life is supposed to go. You know what your career should look like. You know what your family should look like. You know how the next five or ten years are supposed to unfold. And then life doesn't cooperate. And suddenly you discover how tightly you were holding the blueprint. We all hold onto something. And here's the problem: The tighter you hold it, the more it begins to hold you. That's what Jesus understands. “Whoever wishes to save his life will lose it.” The life spent desperately protecting itself eventually becomes a life controlled by fear. Fear of losing money. Fear of losing status. Fear of losing health. Fear of losing relationships. Fear of losing control. Fear of losing life itself. And Jesus offers another way. LOSING YOUR LIFE “But whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it.” Notice something important. Jesus doesn't simply say: Lose your life. There is nothing inherently Christian about loss. There is nothing inherently holy about suffering. And Jesus isn't telling us to become reckless or self-destructive. He says: “Whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it.” That's the center of the whole thing. Jesus. Christian self-denial isn't about becoming less of a person. It's about surrendering ownership of our lives to Christ. It's saying: Jesus, You get to decide. You get my yes before I even know what You're asking. If obedience costs me comfort, I follow You. If obedience costs me popularity, I follow You. If obedience costs me money, I follow You. If obedience means forgiving someone I'd rather resent, I follow You. If obedience means serving someone who can never repay me, I follow You. If obedience means admitting I was wrong, I follow You. If obedience means giving when I'd rather keep, I follow You. If obedience means standing faithfully when everyone around me walks another direction... I follow You. That is taking up the cross. And most of the time, it doesn't look heroic. Nobody writes books about it. Nobody applauds. Nobody posts your sacrifice on social media. Sometimes dying to yourself looks like getting up tomorrow morning and faithfully doing what Jesus has called you to do. Serving your family. Loving your spouse. Caring for someone who needs you. Forgiving an offense. Keeping your word. Giving generously. Confessing sin. Speaking truth. Showing mercy. Putting someone else's interests ahead of your own. Cross-bearing usually happens in ordinary places. But every time we say, “Not my will, Lord, but Yours,” something in us dies. Our pride dies. Our demand for control dies. Our insistence on comfort dies. Our need to have everything our way dies. And strangely enough... that's where life begins. WHAT DOES IT PROFIT A MAN? Then Jesus asks: “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?” Imagine actually succeeding at everything the world tells you matters. You get the money. You get the house. You get the position. You get the recognition. You get the body. You get the followers. You get the retirement account. You get the comfort. You get people to envy you. You win. You gain the whole world. And then Jesus asks: Now what? What if you got everything you ever wanted... but in the process became someone you never wanted to be? What if you built the perfect life... and discovered you weren't really alive? What if you protected everything... except your soul? That's the question. And Jesus isn't saying money or success or comfort or accomplishment are inherently evil. He's asking: What are they worth compared to your soul? There is no exchange rate. There is no amount of success that compensates for losing yourself. There is no earthly kingdom worth missing the Kingdom of God. And there is nothing you possess today that is worth refusing Jesus. WHAT ARE YOU HOLDING? So I want to ask you a very simple question this morning. What are you holding onto? What is the thing you find hardest to put into the hands of God? Maybe you already know. Maybe as we've been talking, it came immediately to mind. Your money. Your reputation. Your future. Your children. Your career. Your marriage. Your health. Your comfort. Your plans. Your independence. Your need to be right. Your need to be respected. Your need to be in control. What makes your fist tighten when you imagine surrendering it? Because sometimes the thing we are most afraid to surrender reveals the place where we trust God the least. And Jesus isn't standing before you demanding that you throw something valuable away. He's saying: Give it to Me. Trust Me with it. Trust Me with your future. Trust Me with your family. Trust Me with your reputation. Trust Me with your security. Trust Me with the life you've worked so hard to build. Because the Christian life is lived with open hands. Not because nothing matters. But because everything belongs to Him. LEARNING TO LET GO And surrender usually isn't a single dramatic moment. Most of us will have to learn it over and over again. So maybe this week begins very simply. Name what you're holding. Be honest before God. Lord, this is the thing I don't want to surrender. Then ask yourself: What is holding onto this doing to me? Is it making me afraid? Angry? Anxious? Controlling? Jealous? Exhausted? Is my attempt to protect this thing actually keeping me from following Jesus? And then bring it to God. Maybe your prayer isn't eloquent. Maybe it's simply: “Lord, I don't know how to let this go. Part of me doesn't even want to. But I want to trust You more than I trust myself. So help me open my hands.” And then take one step of obedience. Not because you feel fearless. But because you trust Christ. Maybe you need to forgive someone. Maybe you need to apologize. Maybe you need to give. Maybe you need to serve. Maybe you need to ask for help. Maybe you need to stop pretending. Maybe you need to obey something Jesus has already made clear. Take the step. And then take another. That's discipleship. JESUS WENT FIRST But before we finish, there's something we cannot miss. Everything Jesus asks of us in this passage... He did first. Jesus denied Himself. Jesus surrendered His rights. Jesus took up the cross. Jesus gave His life. Jesus could have protected Himself. He could have walked away. He could have called down angels. Instead, He surrendered. Paul says in Philippians 2 that although Christ existed in the form of God, He did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, took the form of a servant, humbled Himself, and became obedient— even to death on a cross. Jesus lost His life. And then came Sunday. That's the part Peter couldn't yet understand in Mark 8. Jesus said the Son of Man would suffer. He would be rejected. He would be killed. And after three days He would rise again. Death would not have the final word. The cross would lead to resurrection. And that is why Jesus can ask us to follow Him. Because when Jesus tells you to die... He knows where that road leads. It leads to life. CONCLUSION We spend so much of our lives trying to save ourselves. We protect our reputation. We protect our comfort. We protect our money. We protect our plans. We protect our future. We protect the lives we've built. And Jesus stands before us and says: Give it to Me. Not because your life doesn't matter. Because it matters too much to spend it trying to save it. Jesus says: “Whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it.” That's the Upside-Down Kingdom. The world says: Hold on. Jesus says: Let go. The world says: Protect yourself. Jesus says: Trust Me. The world says: Your life belongs to you. Jesus says: Follow Me. And maybe that's the invitation for some of us this morning. Open your hands. Stop trying to control what was never really yours to control. Stop trying to save yourself. And trust the One who gave His life to save you. Because the moment I finally say, “Jesus, my life belongs to You,” is the moment I finally begin to live. Your life in His hands is safer than your life in your own hands. That's the paradox. That's the invitation. That's the Upside-Down Kingdom. You have to die... to live. CLOSING PRAYER Father, We come before You with clenched fists. Some of us are holding onto our plans. Some are holding onto our security. Some are holding onto our reputation, our comfort, our relationships, our future. And some of us have been holding on for so long that we're exhausted. Teach us to open our hands. Teach us to trust You. Give us the courage to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Jesus. And when we're afraid to surrender, remind us that Jesus went first. He surrendered Himself. He carried the cross. He gave His life. And He rose again. Help us believe that the way of Jesus really is the way of life. And may we have the faith to say: My life is Yours. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Listener 'Sarah' tells us about the burden and resentment she feels at caring for a parent who is in her 90s, when she is a pensioner too. This is the time she thought she would have for herself. Clare Jefferies, who co-runs care companies and has written the book: I'm Your Daughter, Not Your Carer, and Caroline Abrahams, charity director of Age UK, discuss the problem with Kylie Pentelow.Have you ever considered working in boat building? We were contacted by Women in Boat Building, a community of women working hands-on in the industry, who wanted to tell us about their experiences and raise the profile of a trade that's largely male-dominated. Abbey Molyneux, a traditional boat builder who runs her own boatyard in Norfolk and is a director of Women in Boat Building, and Vanessa Larmond, who's just starting out in the industry in Southwold, Suffolk, tell us what it is like.Do you ever use dialect when you speak? Do you think of yourself as having an accent? How do you feel about the way you sound? A listener in Yorkshire, Christina Longden, has got in touch with a request to hear from women like herself who are actively keeping regional dialect alive, an endeavour which she says has traditionally been the preserve of men. Christina would also like to discuss accent and dialect bias and why, she says, men have always been more permitted to speak in dialect than women. To discuss why what you say and how you say it still matters and how it's influenced by gender, presenter Chloe is joined from Yorkshire by Christina Longden, a council member of the Yorkshire Dialect Society; by Diana Rackham, chair of Friends of Norfolk Dialect; and by Rob Drummond, professor of sociolinguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University.In two weeks' time, thousands of young people will open their GCSE results - but what about those who don't get the grade 4 they need in maths and English? 41% of pupils in maths and 29% in English won't reach that benchmark, and 82% fail their resits, blocking their path to A levels, T Levels and BTECs. Listener Hannah Gee highlights a hidden alternative: Functional Skills, which have a 60–80% pass rate. Chloe Tilley talks to Hannah and her son Joe, and Claire Green from the Association of School and College leaders.Do men make more noise than women? One of our listeners thinks so and wrote: ‘It seems like a bit of frivolity, maybe, but it is blooming annoying, and I started to wonder if there is something psychological behind it: the noise men make when there is no need to make a noise at all. The coughing, sniffing, ‘ahhing' as they get up and down, the belching, farting etc. It seems to get worse as they get older; or is it that women become less tolerant? Women seem to be silent in a room, but their other half is constantly making some sort of noise.' Janet Street-Porter and Tim Dowling discuss.Presenter: Chloe Tilley Producer: Annette Wells

Go into a sales conversation not caring if they close or not. If you believe that your product or service has value and you share that with the prospect and they don't buy. Move on. You will close more this way. It's counter intuitive. You don't care, then they want to buy your solution or product.

Every surgical procedure depends on a reliable barrier between clinicians and patients, but is every glove designed to deliver the same level of protection? On this week's First Case Vendor Spotlight™, Rachel Dalton, MSN, RN, CPPS, Global Manager of Medical Affairs at Cardinal Health™, discusses how the Protexis™ Surgical Glove Portfolio is helping OR teams stay ahead of evolving best practices around glove changing, double-gloving, and latex-free surgical environments. With features like Neu-Thera™ coating, independent thumb design, and interlocking beaded cuffs, the Protexis™ Portfolio helps support comfort, dexterity, and reliable protection throughout every procedure. From product innovation to hands-on clinical support, discover how Cardinal Health™ is helping OR teams build confidence in every layer of protection. Interested in bringing the Protexis™ Surgical Gloves Portfolio to your facility? Connect with your Cardinal Health™ sales representative or visit their website to request free samples, access CE courses, white papers, additional resources, and more. Plus, be sure to check out their previous Vendor Spotlight™ episodes featuring the Protexis™ Portfolio for even more insights. Tune in today! Tune in to previous Vendor Spotlight™ episodes here: Fits Like a Glove: The Performance & Protection of Latex-Free Gloves – Listen Here! Caring for the Hands that Heal: Identifying the Impact of High-Quality Surgical Gloves - Listen Here!

How can we find hope when life includes disability, caregiving, and unexpected challenges? On this episode of Shaped by Faith Radio, Theresa Rowe welcomes Joan Borton, co-founder of Luke 14 Exchange, author of MarriageAbility: Embracing the Richness of a Marriage Affected by Disability, and contributor to Ordinary Days, Extraordinary Prayers. Joan shares Biblical encouragement for families affected by disability and offers practical wisdom for caregivers, spouses, and anyone walking through difficult seasons. Together, Theresa and Joan discuss: • Caring for a loved one with disability • Finding hope in Christ during life’s challenges • Strengthening your marriage through adversity • Encouragement for caregivers and families • The power of prayer in everyday life • Discovering purpose, value, and community through faith Whether you are a caregiver, have a family member with a disability, are seeking encouragement for your marriage, or simply need hope today, this conversation will remind you that God is faithful in every season. Subscribe to Shaped by Faith for faith-filled encouragement focused on strengthening your spirit, mind, and body through Christian living, wellness, encouragement, and inspiring interviews. You can listen to the full interview LIVE 8 AM CT Friday, Saturday and Sunday on WOMI Owensboro 99.1 FM/1490 AM. Keep reading...

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kimberly Kelly. A real estate broker and entrepreneur who overcame a challenging upbringing in foster care, teen motherhood, and systemic adversity to become a successful businesswoman. Kimberly shares her journey of resilience, faith, and determination, offering inspiration to anyone facing difficult circumstances. Her story is a testament to perseverance, adaptability, and the power of believing in oneself.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kimberly Kelly. A real estate broker and entrepreneur who overcame a challenging upbringing in foster care, teen motherhood, and systemic adversity to become a successful businesswoman. Kimberly shares her journey of resilience, faith, and determination, offering inspiration to anyone facing difficult circumstances. Her story is a testament to perseverance, adaptability, and the power of believing in oneself.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kimberly Kelly. A real estate broker and entrepreneur who overcame a challenging upbringing in foster care, teen motherhood, and systemic adversity to become a successful businesswoman. Kimberly shares her journey of resilience, faith, and determination, offering inspiration to anyone facing difficult circumstances. Her story is a testament to perseverance, adaptability, and the power of believing in oneself.

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today's episode is part of our summer series, Honoring the Individual. Over the next few months, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite conversations—episodes that remind us of a core truth: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting children.  Today I'm joined by Joanna Schroeder and Christopher Pepper, authors of the new book Talk to your Boys. We dig into how boys are being shaped by the culture around them, including what they're exposed to online, what they're learning (or not learning) about emotions and connection, and how we as adults can show up in powerful, empathetic ways. This is such a rich, important conversation about masculinity, care, vulnerability, and how to raise boys who grow into connected, kind, emotionally healthy men.   And stay tuned later this summer—we have an exciting announcement that will make it easier than ever to move beyond generic advice and access support tailored to the individual child, student, or family you're supporting. Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Joanna and Christopher: Joanna: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/byjoannaschroeder/⁠ Christopher: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrhealthteacher/⁠ Talk To Your Boys Book: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/talktoyourboysbook⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.talktoyourboys.com/⁠ Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: ⁠@seed.and.sew ⁠ Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: ⁠Take the Quiz⁠ Pre-order ⁠Big Kids, Bigger Feelings⁠ now!  Website: ⁠seedandsew.org⁠ Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: ⁠Ruby Adams⁠ and  ⁠Bensound⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah Bookout is a Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist at GraySpeak Therapy. She attended the University of Texas at Austin where she received her bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders in 2018 and her master's degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 2020. Her career involves helping those with Down syndrome achieve speech clarity and independence. She has discovered a passion for working with teens and adults with moderate to severe speech and language disorders and uses techniques to improve speech clarity that prepare her clients for improved social skills that enable them to build relationships, pursue jobs, and establish personal interests. Her clients practice functional communication and life skills by targeting executive functioning, short term/working memory, and motor planning. She has a certification in LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Training) LOUD and uses the program with children, teens, and adults to increase speech intelligibility, sentence length, and vocal confidence through "being loud". Her goal is to help children, teens, and adults with Down Syndrome become independent by using their voice. https://gigisplayhouse.org/ https://www.lsvtglobal.com/ https://www.connectedspeech.org/   If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to DownSyndromeCenter@chp.edu. If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter. We are thankful for the generous donation from Caring for Kids – The Carrie Martin Fund that provides the funding for the podcast recording equipment and hosting costs for this podcast.

A conversation with Dr Jordan Grumet“ We just need enough people to stand up together in one voice and say, ‘How dare you?'”Dr. Jordan Grumet still has hope in American healthcare. He's a hospice physician, author, financial advisor and host of the award-winning Earn & Invest podcast, who first entered medicine to answer a calling to serve others and save lives.Enter: insurance companies, legislation, medical malpractice and managed care - creating a system that's separating doctors from patients, and maximizing profit.It's time for collective action, advocacy, storytelling and outrage. It's time for change.—We spoke about how medicine so often leaves clinicians feeling under-supported and facing burnout, why electronic medical records and profit-driven third parties create division, some proactive steps we can all take to raise our voice, and how narrative medicine and shared storytelling can restore bilateral trust in the system.Follow me on Instagram and Facebook @ericfethkemd and checkout my website at www.EricFethkeMD.com. My brand new book, The Privilege of Caring, is out now on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6H6QN4

Blended families are more common than we often realize, but they're rarely talked about in our churches. In this episode, Laura sits down with Inés Franklin to explore the realities of blended family life and how care leaders can better support those navigating complex family dynamics. Together, they discuss hidden challenges, the impact of family systems on identity and faith, and practical ways the church can create space for healing and belonging. If you're a pastor, care leader, or walking alongside families in transition, this conversation will help you care with greater awareness, compassion, and intention. Quotes “Blended families aren't broken… they're a picture of redemption.” - Inés Franklin “We don't make space for blended families to share their story, and so often, they stay silent.” - Inés Franklin “We can't fully care for someone without understanding the family dynamics shaping their story.” - Inés Franklin “You have to be honest about the pain so that you can experience healing.” - Inés Franklin “God doesn't wait for our stories to become tidy. He meets us right in the middle of the complexity.” - Laura Howe Resources Blended & Blessed — Inés FranklinCAN - https://amzn.to/42xk82pUS - https://amzn.to/42flVc9 Uncharted — Inés FranklinCAN - https://amzn.to/4wfCi6nUS - https://amzn.to/4tdWcvA Trochia Ministries → Inés' online discipleship ministry with teaching, courses, and resources Connect with Hope Made Strong Website: HopeMadeStrong.org Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube

Most people spend their lives trying to follow a clear roadmap, but model, author, and advocate Emma Heming Willis believes that life's hardest seasons are often where we find our true purpose. In this deeply moving conversation from Making Space, Emma sits down with Hoda Kotb to pull back the curtain on navigating her husband Bruce Willis's frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis, breaking through the heavy isolation of caregiving, and learning how to ask for help before the ecosystem of care bottoms out. She and Hoda explore the delicate balance between grief and joy, embracing spontaneity, and allowing cracks of light to shine through matter in a world that often feels heavy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it mean to care for the whole person, body and soul? Dave sits down with nurse, Elizabeth Kauffeld, to discuss the vocation of Catholic healthcare. Together, they explore the sacredness of the end of life, the role of prayer in patient care, and why Catholics have a unique witness to bring to medicine. Whether you're in healthcare or simply seeking a deeper understanding of suffering and mercy, this episode is for you. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow

Being an adult is hard, and nobody is ever truly independent. In this episode, my wife and I talk about spending 30 days in Honolulu with my parents and what it's like to slowly shift from being cared for to being the caretaker. We also get into a bizarre encounter with two park rangers on an empty public tennis court while I was teaching my own kids, and a discussion about what a real adult actually is when a 37-year-old still depends on her father for money. Three generations, one uncomfortable question about who takes care of who. We also touch on how hard it was to spend our Summer YOLO Fund. The full accounting comes in tomorrow's post. Related posts: Real Adults Are Not Financially Dependent On Their Parents (But That's OK): https://www.financialsamurai.com/real-adults-are-not-financially-dependent-on-parents/    How Much A Family Needs To Earn To Live Comfortably By City: SF #1!: https://www.financialsamurai.com/how-much-a-family-needs-to-earn-to-live-comfortably-by-city-sf-1/   You'll Never Be Free From The Government: Introducing The Leash Ratio: https://www.financialsamurai.com/leash-ratio/    A Tax Identification System For Determining Your Level Of Freedom: https://www.financialsamurai.com/backwards-tax-identification-system/ Podcast Support If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate, review, and share. Every review means a lot, as each episode takes hours to produce. And if you want to achieve financial freedom sooner, sign up for the free weekly Financial Samurai newsletter at https://www.financialsamurai.com/news. You can sign up for ProjectionLab or Empower to help you better manage your finances, for free. I use both and they are long-time affiliates of Financial Samurai. 

Everyone is talking about burnout. But Tanya believes the conversation is incomplete — and that the missing pieces are actually the most empowering ones. In this evidence-rich, countercultural, and deeply personal episode, Tanya goes beyond the surface conversation about burnout to address what the research actually shows, what is happening physiologically in a burned-out body, and why the most powerful levers for recovery may be more within reach than most people have been told. She starts with a surprising finding: by most objective measures, people are not working dramatically more hours than previous generations. So why is reported burnout rising so significantly? The answer — rooted in research on the always-on culture, the expectation gap, social comparison, resilience development, and workism — is more complex and more personal than most burnout conversations acknowledge. She brings her Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner lens to the physiology of burnout — explaining what is happening in the HPA axis, the dopaminergic system, and the prefrontal cortex in a way that is clinically grounded and completely accessible. And she addresses the faith dimension honestly — when faith protects against burnout, and when distorted religious messaging actually accelerates it. Then she says something countercultural: the current narrative that places burnout responsibility almost entirely on organizations and systems may actually be making individual recovery harder — because it removes agency from the people who need it most. This is not a harsh episode. It is a hopeful one. Because the most honest thing you can say to a burned-out woman is: you have more power in this than you have been told. In This Episode You'll Learn: The surprising data on working hours — and why burnout is rising even when hours have not dramatically increased Christina Maslach's three-dimension definition of burnout — exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced efficacy — and why it matters The physiological signature of burnout — HPA axis dysregulation, dopamine depletion, prefrontal cortex suppression Why you cannot think your way out of a physiological state — and what that means for recovery The always-on problem — how the collapse of recovery time drives burnout more than volume of work The expectation gap — Derek Thompson's concept of workism and the rise of work-as-identity The social comparison problem — how upward social comparison on a global scale creates a new kind of depletion The resilience research — what Nassim Taleb's antifragility and Ann Masten's resilience work actually say The faith dimension — what the research shows about religion as a protective factor against burnout When distorted faith messaging accelerates burnout instead of preventing it The countercultural take on whose responsibility burnout recovery actually is Martin Seligman's learned helplessness research — and why external locus of control makes burnout worse What actually helps — physiological recovery, identity work, expectation recalibration, structural limits, community A direct word to the woman who is in burnout right now Researchers and Sources Referenced Christina Maslach — Burnout: The Cost of Caring; Maslach Burnout Inventory Herbert Freudenberger — original burnout research (1974) Barry Schwartz — The Paradox of Choice Derek Thompson — Workism (The Atlantic, 2019) Leon Festinger — Social Comparison Theory Martin Seligman — Learned Helplessness research Ann Masten — Resilience research Nassim Nicholas Taleb — Antifragility Matthew Walker — Why We Sleep Robert Sapolsky — Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers Adam Grant — Languishing research (2021) Gallup State of the Global Workplace Report Indeed Burnout Survey (2021) Bureau of Labor Statistics — Average Working Hours data Scripture Referenced Matthew 11:28 — "Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest." Psalm 23:2-3 — "He makes me lie down in green pastures... he restores my soul." Genesis 2:2-3 — God rested on the seventh day Galatians 6:9 — "Let us not grow weary in doing good." Isaiah 40:31 — "Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength." Key Takeaway Burnout is real, physiologically measurable, and clinically significant. It is also shaped — significantly — by what we believe about our worth, what we expect work to provide, and how much recovery we protect. The most empowering truth about burnout is that the most powerful levers for recovery are more within your reach than the current conversation acknowledges. You have more agency in this than you have been told. I hope this episode blesses you! 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