Podcasts about Closeness

We would love to hear from you!!! When one spouse needs space while the other needs closeness, marriage can quickly become a painful cycle. Angie and Aric have an honest conversation about intimacy, rejection, grief, and the difference between not wanting sex and not wanting your partner. They explore how couples can rebuild connection through compassion, communication, and small acts of intimacy—even during difficult seasons of marriage.www.blendedblessedalwaysamess.comwww.sevensboutique.com#MarriageTalk #IntimacyInMarriage #RelationshipGrowth #CouplesConversation #BlendedBlessed #MarriageAdvice #HealthyCommunication #EmotionalIntimacy #RelationshipHealing #CouplesSupport #MarriageJourney #LoveAndConnection #GriefAndHealing #RealMarriage #ChristianMarriageSupport the show

Men don't understand women. It's a refrain that has been heard for centuries. Many men feel that no matter what they do, no matter how much they try to love their wives, she still does not feel secure or appreciated. This lack of understanding can end marriages, and we want to prevent that. Pulling from Devin and Kim Schadt's new book, The Marriage Gap, today we discuss the 4 core needs of every woman. We dig into what truly makes them feel loved, secure, and appreciated. We will explain the right and wrong ways to men should answer the needs of their wives.

222 What if the problem isn't that the love in your relationship has faded—but that your nervous system and biochemistry is making it hard to experience the love that's there?We tend to think of connection as something that happens between two people. But connection is also an experience happening inside your body, and your internal state can profoundly affect how available you are to experience it.In this episode, we're looking at oxytocin—the hormone involved in bonding, attachment, trust, affection, and connection—and its fascinating relationship with your nervous system.You'll learn why connection and regulation can create an upward feedback loop, why dysregulation can make you feel more disconnected even when your relationship hasn't actually changed, and why sometimes what feels like a relationship problem may have more to do with what's happening inside your nervous system.Of course, this doesn't mean every relationship problem is a nervous-system problem.But it does mean that your internal state is a very important part of the picture—and understanding that can give you a powerful place to begin creating more of the connection, warmth, and love you're longing to experience in your marriage.I'll also share an exciting announcement in this episode, so, if you want to be able to feel more of the love you want in your marriage, you've got to listen in.SHOW NOTES: Learn more about Foundations of Emotional Well-Being for HSPs, and join the cohort here. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Don't miss an episode! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Leave  a review in Apple Podcasts--we are SO grateful!Check out the Start Here Podcast Pathway for a suggested route through the most important episodes to start with or review — the ones that will help you feel calmer, more secure, and more hopeful in your relationship.

We're deep in our month on shadow work, and this one gets personal. Your shadow is the part of you that you'd rather not look at, the old reactions, fears, and wounds running beneath the surface, formed long before you ever met your spouse. And here's the catch: what we won't look at, we tend to act out, usually on the person closest to us. In this episode Christa explores how your shadow shows up in marriage, the overreaction that's bigger than the moment, the story you tell about your spouse that's really about your old wounds, the pattern you swore you'd never repeat. Your spouse often isn't the real problem, they're the screen your shadow gets projected onto. But there's freedom here: when you own your shadow, you stop handing your spouse the blame for what's yours to heal, and the marriage you want may be closer than you think, waiting on the other side of the part of yourself you've been avoiding. Watch on YouTube! Get inside the Enneagram and Marriage Coaching and Masterclass classroom here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠ https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/the-e-m-coaching-masterclass Use the code COACH for $250 off - or - use a payment plan!! ⁠⁠⁠Get inside the FREE Wholehearted Summit for Weary Women Sept 9-11 here!⁠⁠⁠ http://www.simplywholehearted.com/a/2148302131/MhoTboBT Find Amy here at her website! www.simplywholehearted.com Find more about your type, the pod, freebies, and SO much more at our website right here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EnneagramandMarriage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Take the E + M Quiz at www.QuizforCouples.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love what you're learning on E + M? Make sure you leave us a podcast review so others can find us, too⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Christa's Best-Selling Book, The Enneagram in Marriage, here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/df8SxVx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We were never meant to follow Jesus alone.In this week's message from our All In series, Pastor Di looks at Ecclesiastes 4 and the importance of meaningful relationships within the Body of Christ. Solomon reminds us that two are better than one because we are stronger, safer, more encouraged, and better equipped to keep moving forward when we walk through life together.Pastor Di challenges us to move beyond surface-level relationships and intentionally build community with people who can encourage us, help us back up when we fall, stand with us in difficult seasons, and help us continue pursuing Jesus.The world often tells us to build our lives around me, but Jesus invites us into we.We is greater than me.Timestamps0:00 Welcome0:27 Continuing the All In Series1:22 The Apple Watch Illustration2:27 Healthy Rhythms and the All In Track3:12 Why We Tend to Drift4:02 Leaning Into Relational Commitment4:49 Join a Group or Class5:52 A Dare to Build Meaningful Relationships6:21 Try Again, Try Something New, or Go Deeper6:46 We Is Greater Than Me7:37 Ecclesiastes and the Wisdom of Solomon8:28 Life Is Short, So How We Live Matters9:20 Solomon Observes the Person Who Is Alone10:06 Working Hard With No One to Share Life With11:54 “What Am I Doing All of This For?”13:25 The Unexamined Life14:20 Two Are Better Than One15:17 Benefit #1: We Work Better Together15:55 Encouraging Each Other to Keep Going16:45 Benefit #2: We Walk Better Together17:41 Pastor Di's Hiking Accident18:53 Why Two Were Better Than One19:59 Helping Each Other Spiritually When We Fall20:44 You Can Do It Alone, But You'll Still Be Alone21:10 Helping Each Other Back Up21:33 Benefit #3: We Bring Warmth23:06 The Power of Closeness and Connection24:30 Benefit #4: We Watch Each Other's Backs25:55 Two Can Stand Back to Back and Conquer26:58 A Three-Strand Cord Is Not Easily Broken28:12 Jesus Is the Third Strand28:38 Jesus Prays That We Would Be One29:38 Jesus Is Present When We Gather30:03 We Were Never Meant to Walk Alone30:37 We Weren't Meant to Carry Life Alone31:30 Community Has to Be Prioritized32:23 You May Have to Start Again33:23 The Enemy Wants to Keep Relationships Shallow33:54 Deep Friendships Help Us Grow34:19 Commit to Finding Your People35:06 Lead a Group or Join a Class36:05 Prayer for Meaningful Relationships37:32 Closing Prayer37:43 What's Next Resources38:24 Giving & Kingdom Builders39:47 Back to Church Sunday40:10 Introducing Ruins to Revival40:33 Grandparents Day40:54 Saturday Night Interest Meeting41:10 Closing

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our series on Mark.Mark ends in a surprisingly abrupt way. The tomb is empty. The women are afraid. And there are still many unanswered questions. Which is actually a pretty good picture of what it can feel like to follow Jesus.Sometimes life is uncertain, and the best thing we can do is simply stay close to Him. Sometimes following Him is both amazing and a little terrifying.And sometimes we're more like Peter. We've failed, we're carrying shame, and we wonder what Jesus thinks of us now.But tucked into the resurrection story are two simple words: "and Peter." Jesus hadn't forgotten him. He wasn't done with him. In fact, He was already ahead of Peter, waiting for him where it all began.And that's exactly where Jesus meets us too.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on August 30, 2026, at 10:30am. You can find us online at ⁠nwhills.com⁠.Key Moments(00:00) Welcome(01:11) Message: The Gospel of "And Peter" (Mark 16)(07:31) Imagining First-Century Rome Under Persecution(11:35) Reading Mark 16:1-8: The Empty Tomb(12:53) A Longing for Closeness in the Middle of Chaos(18:07) The Tension of Amazement and Fear in Following Jesus(24:10) Jesus Meets Peter — and Us — in Our Shame(27:39) Six-Point Recap and What You Need Today(28:49) Closing Response and Prayer

Final Orders Pt. 6: Stay on Course with Christ By Louie Marsh, 8-23-2026   1) I REMEMBER God is always with me.   "32Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me." (John 16:32, ESV)    Even when I don't feel Him!   Someone studied the lives of thousands of spiritual giants for a daily devotional guide he was writing, said that almost all of them climbed slopes of increasing difficulty.   "7There is no one who calls upon your name, who rouses himself to take hold of you; for you have hidden your face from us, and have made us melt in the hand of our iniquities." (Isaiah 64:7, ESV)   "8O you hope of Israel, its savior in time of trouble, why should you be like a stranger in the land, like a traveler who turns aside to tarry for a night?" (Jeremiah 14:8, ESV)   Gerard Manley Hopkins: God, though to Thee our psalm we raise No answering voice comes from the skies; To Thee the trembling sinner prays But no forgiving voice replies; Our prayer seems lost in the desert ways, Our Hymn in the vast silence dies.   The devil Screwtape in CS Lewis's book advised his underling that at the beginning of the Christian life a believer may sense a closeness to God, a dangerous state because demons have few weapons to combat it. Later though, many opportunities against the Enemy (God) arise: "It is during such trough periods, much more than during the peak periods, that it is growing into the creature He want it to be. Hence prayers offered in the state of dryness are those that please Him best…He want them to learn to walk and must therefore take away His hand; and if only the will to walk is really there He is pleased even with their stumbles. Do not be deceived Wormwood. Our cause is never more in danger than when a human, no longer desiring but still intending, to do our Enemy's will, looks round a universe from which every trace of Him seems to have vanished, and asks why he has been forsaken, and still obeys"   2) I RECEIVE Christ's Peace   "33I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."" (John 16:33, ESV)   How To Find Peace   6do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you." (Philippians 4:6–9, ESV)   · GIVE IT ALL  to God – in prayer ·  Be Thankful ·  Remember Christ's peace is a state of being based on the finished work of Christ. ·  Focus your thoughts ·  Obey   3) I pray for MYSELF!   "1When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 4I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. 5And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed." (John 17:1–5, ESV)   Things I Pray for…   ·  ANYTHING I want too! NOT ON OUTLINE!   · That I'll SEE MYSELF as I really am.   You can't serve God or others if you're messed up! Jesus said take the log out of your own eye first, Jesus models this behavior for us.   · That I'll FINISH THE WORK God gave me.   Augustine said, "On earth we are wayfarers, always on the go. This means that we have to keep on moving forward. Therefore, be always unhappy where you are if you want to reach where you are not. If you are pleased with what you are, you have stopped already. If you say, 'It is enough,' you are lost. Keep on walking, moving forward, trying for the goal."   Martin Luther King Jr. used to tell civil rights workers, "If you can't fly, run. If you can't run, walk. If you can't walk, crawl, but by all means keep moving.   4) I pray for my CHURCH.   "16They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. 18As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. 19And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth." (John 17:16–19, ESV)   Things I pray for…   ·  PROTECTION   From the world's influence – being worldly isn't a way of dressing, talking, etc. Did you know that 80% of people in America who go to church now days wear blue Jeans?  Worldliness is a way of thinking, and it infects ALL of us to one degree or another!   ·  JOY   That we not only individually experience joy but that together we are a community of joy that touches everyone who sees it.   ·  SPIRITUAL GROWTH   Sanctify them = make sure they keep growing spiritually and become more like Christ. THIS CAN ONLY BE DONE BY DEVOTION TO CHRIST AND HIS WORD!     5) I pray for the FUTURE CHURCH.    "20"I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, 23I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me. 24Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. 25O righteous Father, even though the world does not know you, I know you, and these know that you have sent me. 26I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them."" (John 17:20–26, ESV)   Things I pray for…   ·  UNITY   Our unity is modeled after the Unity within the Trinity Our unity comes from the unity of God – He makes it possible!   ·  CLOSENESS to Christ   IF we don't stay close to Him all is lost!   ·  BELIEVE in God's love.   Without the knowledge and experience of His love – all is lost!  

Closeness of heart between believers mainly happens when you worship Jesus together. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

In this Elul shiur, Reb Joey explores teshuvah not as a return driven by fear, shame, or self-judgment, but as a movement back toward the love and closeness that have never truly disappeared. Through teachings of Rebbe Nachman and the tzaddikim, we discover the surprising role of laughter, joy, and lightness in breaking through the heaviness of the year—and in remembering that every descent can become the beginning of a deeper return to Hashem.Series page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://inwardtorah.org/series/tanya⁠⁠Support Reb Joey's Torah: ⁠⁠⁠https://inwardtorah.org/support⁠⁠

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WelcomeHello, lovelies. It's Juliette here.Have you ever reached for your partner, only to feel them disappear before they've even moved?Maybe they go quiet. Maybe they make a joke. Maybe they suddenly remember something they need to do.And you're left wondering…"Did I do something wrong?"Most people believe someone pulls away because they've stopped loving you.But that's rarely what's happening.Sometimes the body experiences closeness as pressure before the mind even has time to understand what's happening.In this episode, I explain why your loving reach can accidentally land as a demand inside your partner's nervous system, especially if they've learned that closeness comes with expectation, disappointment, or the possibility of failing someone they love.You'll also learn how to recognise the subtle signs that tell you whether your partner is actually available for connection before you reach for touch.Because intimacy isn't about trying harder.It's about learning to read the nervous system before you ask it to receive.Find your stageIf you're noticing this pattern in your relationship, take the free Touch Reset Quiz.It will help you recognise how your nervous system responds to closeness, and where to begin rebuilding safety together.Touch Reset Quiz → https://feelfullyyou.com/touch-reset-quiz

Jesus wants us to have intimacy with Him. God has a covenant with us, by the blood and body of Jesus. As we draw close to the Lord, that is what we bring to people around us.

When informed that his mother and brothers wished to speak with him, Jesus responded by asking, 'Who is my mother? And who are my brothers?' He then declared that whoever does the will of his heavenly Father is his true family. Closeness to Christ and entry into heaven depend on actively seeking and doing God's will, which is presented as an 'iron rule.' This requires regular self-examination and discerning God's specific calling for each individual, which necessitates prayer and quiet time amid modern life's distractions.

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This week on ShrinkChicks, Em and Jen talk about adult sibling relationships and why growing up in the same family doesn't always mean growing up with the same experience. They explore how family roles, parentification, favoritism, and changing family dynamics can shape sibling relationships long after childhood.They answer listener questions about feeling responsible for younger siblings, navigating resentment toward a "golden child" sibling, and having difficult conversations without blame. They also discuss what happens when your emotional growth outpaces your family, how to avoid getting pulled into triangulation, and why siblings often experience the same parents in completely different ways.The conversation also covers the eldest daughter dynamic, repairing relationships after years of distance, and how to let go of roles that may have helped you survive childhood but no longer serve you as an adult.Tune in to gain insight, awareness, and action! PS: Fast forward to around 10:30 to skip the intro and get straight to today's content.Link to Siblings Without Rivalry book mentioned⁠Get Matched With One of Our Therapists⁠ at The Therapy Group!⁠ShrinkChicks on Instagram⁠Our ⁠Know Yourself Grow Yourself Journal⁠!!=Check out ShrinkChicks on YouTube by subscribing here! ⁠https://youtube.com/channel/UCrxuhDqoL4ML3UE8b2J2BBg⁠A special thank you to this week's sponsors for supporting ShrinkChicks! We have these exclusive offers for our listeners:Boll & Branch: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/shrinkchicks with code shrinkchicksSkims: Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of our favorite bras and underwear athttp://www.skims.com/shrinkchicks. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that followsShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/shrinkchicksPerelel: New customers can use code SHRINKCHICKS to get 20% off their first order at perelelhealth.com/shrinkchicksZenni: Go to Zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first orderGreenChef: Head to Greenchef.com/50shrinkchicks and use code 50shrinkchicks to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shippingQuince: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quince.com/shrinkchicks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns on your next orderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Closeness To Jesus" - Pastor Roland Hammett - 6/21/26 Hear more sermons at http://www.lvbaptist.org/service-podcast/ Watch Our TV Broadcast here: https://www.lvbaptist.org/wfmz-program/ Visit us here: Lehigh Valley Baptist Church 4702 Colebrook Ave. Emmaus, PA 18049

"Closeness To Jesus" - Pastor Roland Hammett - 6/21/26 Hear more sermons at http://www.lvbaptist.org/service-podcast/ Watch Our TV Broadcast here: https://www.lvbaptist.org/wfmz-program/ Visit us here: Lehigh Valley Baptist Church 4702 Colebrook Ave. Emmaus, PA 18049

The Rebbe writes about the importance of self-reflection in one's conduct and stresses that true leadership requires both personal integrity and genuine interest in others' lives. He explains that closeness is built through attention to others and warns against compromise in spiritual matters. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/008/2101

In English, the word “foreigner” can sound somewhat distant or formal. In Chinese, however, “laowai” is a much more everyday term - you might hear it on the street, see it in short videos, or even come across it in casual conversation. - 在英文里，“foreigner”这个词听起来多少带着一点距离感；但在中文里，“老外”却是一个非常日常的说法——你可能在街头听到它，也可能在短视频里刷到，甚至在聊天中被很自然地提起。 澳大利亚人罗瑞也分享了他30多年前在北京当“老外”的经历。（点击上方收听音频）

2026 Apr 26 SUN: FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts 2: 14a. 36-41/ Ps 23: 1-3a. 3b-4. 5. 6 (1)/ 1 Pt 2: 20b-25/ Jn 10: 1-10

Lev. 1. 5/31/26. An expositional sermon from the book of Leviticus.

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the neuroscience of grief, including how the brain maps relationships across three dimensions — space, time, and closeness — and why losing someone requires a remapping of those neural circuits. I describe how grief differs from depression, the role of oxytocin in driving yearning after a loss, and why people move through grief at different rates. I also discuss science-based tools for grieving adaptively, including how to access feelings of attachment while decoupling them from episodic memory. Finally, I explain how foundational biology — particularly sleep and cortisol rhythms — shapes our capacity to navigate the grieving process. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Grief (00:01:47) Myths of Grief, Kubler-Ross & fMRI (00:03:56) Brain Mapping Experiment, Proximity (00:07:05) Inferior Parietal Lobule; Space, Time & Closeness (00:09:20) Episodic Memory & Remapping After Loss (00:11:28) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:14:21) Tool: Dedicated Time, Counterfactual Thinking & Guilt (00:15:52) Oxytocin & Individual Differences in Grief (00:18:21) Prairie Voles, Monogamy & Nucleus Accumbens (00:22:30) Sponsor: LMNT (00:24:48) Vagal Tone, Emotional Disclosure & Bereavement Writing Study (00:29:40) Cortisol Rhythms, Complicated Grief & Sunlight (00:33:03) Sponsor: AG1 (00:34:59) Rational Grieving, Neuroplasticity & NSDR Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Chapter 33.01: Feeling Joy in G d's Unity and ClosenessA journey into the deepest teachings of the Torah and their application to our personal, emotional and psychological lives.The Tanya Applied radio show is broadcast every Saturday night, 10–10:30PM ET onWSNR 620 AM – Metro NY areaWJPR 1640 AM — Highland Park and Edison, NJOnline: www.talklinenetwork.comBy phone: Listen Line: 641-741-0389Many of us may be familiar with some of the central ideas in Tanya – including the battle of the two souls; what defines man and makes us tick; how we can control our temptations; how we can become more loving; what we can do to curb and harness our vices, like anger, jealousy, and depression; the formula for growth; how we can develop a healthy relationship with G-d; and why we are here. In this 30-minute program, you will learn how these ideas can be applied to your life today. You will discover secrets to a successful life that will transform you and your relationships.Rabbi Simon Jacobson is the best-selling author of Toward a Meaningful Life, and he is the creator of the acclaimed and popular MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, which has empowered and transformed hundreds of thousands through Torah and Chassidus.Now, Rabbi Jacobson brings his vast scholarship and years of experience to Tanya. Please join Rabbi Simon Jacobson for this exhilarating journey into your psyche and soul. You will come away with life-changing practical guidance and direction, addressing all the issues and challenges you face in life.For more info: www.chassidusapplied.com/tanyaMusic by Zalman Goldstein • www.ChabadMusic.coms of the Torah and their application to our personal, emotional and psychological lives.A journey into the deepest teachings of the Torah and their application to our personal, emotional and psychological lives.

Most men think their relationship problems come from choosing the wrong partner. So they tell themselves: "I just need someone easier." "She was too emotional." "We just weren't compatible." But eventually the same patterns return. The shutdown. The anxiety. The urge to pull away when intimacy gets real. In this episode, David sits down with Son to unpack the hidden patterns that were quietly sabotaging his relationships for years. From sexual performance anxiety… to conflict avoidance… to ending an engagement six months before the wedding… Son shares how he constantly found himself trapped between craving connection and wanting escape. Arguments felt threatening. Closeness felt overwhelming. So instead of communicating honestly, he became the "nice guy" — avoiding discomfort, people-pleasing, and slowly disconnecting emotionally. What makes this conversation powerful is the honesty behind it. How he blamed himself. How he secretly tried to "fix" relationships alone. How years of self-work still never touched the deeper emotional patterns underneath. David and Son explore: avoidant attachment in men conflict avoidance and emotional shutdown sexual shame and performance anxiety "nice guy" behaviour fear of intimacy why men pull away in relationships learning to communicate honestly This isn't about becoming perfect in relationships. It's about understanding the patterns that keep sabotaging connection — and learning how to stay present instead of escaping when love becomes vulnerable. _______ RELATE:   

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In this ScreenFish 1on1 Interview, Matthew Shear, writer, director, and star of FANTASY LIFE, discusses the expression of mental health in the film and what was most important to convey about Sam's struggles. He reflects on collaborating with Amanda Peet and the dynamics of bringing the story to life. Matthew also speaks to his characters being grateful for closeness, highlighting how authentic relationships contribute to the emotional depth and resonance of the film.FANTASY LIFE is available on VOD/Digital on May 8th, 2026.

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You probably think you're closer to your daughter than she'd say you are. The research keeps proving it. Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield is back with the question every dad of daughters should ask this week: ✅ The zero to ten question that closes the closeness gap ✅ Why one word of affirmation revives what looked dead ✅ A five senses experiment to pursue her on purpose ✅ Jeff opening up about missing it with his four year old the night before   MOM AWESOME CHALLENGE > Text MOM to (651) 370-8618 // or click here   SUMMARY Most dads think they're closer to their daughters than they actually are. Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield has spent 30 years sitting with dads and daughters in the gap between, and she came on DadAwesome to say it plain: your words water her dry soul, your anger can wipe out nine good days, and pursuit is the muscle every dad has to keep building. This is part one of a two part conversation, and Jeff brings a real story from the night before about missing it with his four year old.   TAKEAWAYS Pursuit is not a season. It does not end at the wedding or the hospital room. Your daughter and your wife need to be pursued today. Ask your daughter the zero to ten question. Where would you rank our closeness, is that the number you want, and what can I do to be a better dad to you. Your words land like water on dry soil. One sentence of affirmation can revive what looked dead four days ago. Your anger will do more to shut her down than almost anything else. Repair every rupture. Run the five senses experiment. Notice what you see in her, listen one minute longer than yesterday, tie smell to memory, speak one word of life, and give safe physical touch on purpose. GUEST Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield is a licensed counselor, speaker, and the host of The Dad Whisperer Podcast. She founded The Abba Project in 2010, a group coaching experience for dads of daughters, and has written two books for fathers: Dad, Here's What I Really Need from You and Let's Talk.  QUOTES "Your words are like water to her dry soul. She will spring forth with beauty and color and life with your words." "You can do nine things right and one anger response can wipe it out. You've got to make repair for the rupture." "Every one of us as women have a God given place in us that wants to be seen, adored, championed, celebrated." "Ask your daughter on a scale of zero to ten, where would you rank us? What can I do better?" "What you see, she doesn't see. By pursuing and seeing and knowing us, we internalize it." Links: Text MOM to (651) 370-8618 // or click here Join the DadAwesome Prayer Team: Text "pray" to (651) 370-8618 dadawesome.org/book Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome Apply to join the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text the word "Dad" to (651) 370-8618 Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome 7-Day Video Series: dadawesome.org/book DadAwesome Podcast: dadawesome.org/podcast Free Chapter + Intro Video Series: dadawesome.org/book Apply to join the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort: Email awesome@dadawesome.org Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text "Dad" to (651) 370-8618 Dad Awesome book: dadawesome.org/book Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield: drmichellewatson.com Dad, Here's What I Really Need from You by Dr. Michelle Watson Let's Talk by Dr. Michelle Watson The Dad Whisperer Podcast The Abba Project Drop Your Anger video  

We sit down with Dr. Chelom Leavitt to unpack why emotional intimacy is the strongest predictor of sexual wellbeing and what “feeling seen” actually looks like in a real marriage. We share science, stories, and simple daily practices that help us build trust, repair disconnection, and create a safer path to desire over time. • emotional intimacy as being known and accepted, including fears and weaknesses • why emotional connection shapes sexual satisfaction and long-term desire • the oxytocin difference that often drives “connection first” vs “sex first” conflict • small daily reunions, check-ins, and repair as the real builders of closeness • mindful practices like a five-minute hug, shared breathing, and quiet eye contact • vulnerability as a signal of safety, trust, and gentle handling • interrupting an approach withdraw rut with a bold, planned conversation • engaged and newlywed guidance, including permission to go slow on the wedding night • sex frequency myths, what research suggests, and when to be concerned • practical advice for men to create space for initiation and for women to protect emotional safety Coming June 23: Happy Hacks: 101 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Happiness, Reduce Stress, and Build a More Meaningful Life.Available now for Kindle Pre-Order for 99¢Written by Dr. Dave Schramm, this practical and uplifting new book offers simple, research-based strategies to help you build greater happiness, strengthen resilience, reduce stress, and create a more meaningful life—one small habit at a time.Available June 23 wherever books are sold.The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah Marriage Commission.Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org  Podcast.stongermarriage.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrongerMarriageLifeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strongermarriagelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongermarriagelife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongermarriage/Facebook Marriage Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579Dr. Dave Schramm: http://drdaveschramm.comhttp://drdavespeaks.com Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com/ 

The veil is torn. The distance is destroyed. So why do you still feel far from God? In this message, Pastor Gregory Dickow names 5 lies that are robbing you of the intimacy with God you already have, and shows you why nothing you've done can separate you from Him. You're not standing outside the door. You're already in the room.Sunday | April 26, 2026 | 10:30 AMSUPPORT:You can donate to help us reach more lives around the world here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangerschurch.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WATCH ON YOUTUBE:Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gregory Dickow YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠REQUEST PRAYER:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit a prayer request⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we will agree with you.CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠

The veil is torn. The distance is destroyed. So why do you still feel far from God? In this message, Pastor Gregory Dickow names 5 lies that are robbing you of the intimacy with God you already have, and shows you why nothing you've done can separate you from Him. You're not standing outside the door. You're already in the room.Sunday | April 26, 2026 | 10:30 AMSUPPORT:You can donate to help us reach more lives around the world here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangerschurch.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WATCH ON YOUTUBE:Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gregory Dickow YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠REQUEST PRAYER:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit a prayer request⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we will agree with you.CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sleep is a Performance Weapon PodcastFIVE PRIMARY POINTS of the PODCASTPrecision & Presence Beat Power. Performance improved when I slowed down and focused on being presence and following specific instructions during my samurai sword training. This applies to surgery, athletics, and life execution.Preparation Reduces AnxietyMastering the complex Tokyo subway system wasn't luck. It was the result of deliberate preparation. Studying deeply allowed me to perform under pressure. Heat Is a Powerful, Underused Vitality ToolThermotherapy (sauna, steam, hot tub) has strong scientific backing:* Reduces cardiovascular and dementia risk* Activates the immune system* Lowers inflammation* May preserve muscle during immobilizationEven 20–30 minutes per week can meaningfully impact healthspan.Social Connection Drives Cellular EnergyYour relationships don't just affect mood—they affect mitochondrial function in the brain:* Positive social experiences → stronger cellular energy systems* Negative experiences → weakened mitochondrial functionSocial connection may account for up to 25% of mitochondrial health, rivaling sleep and exercise.Loneliness Is a Biological ThreatLoneliness is not just emotional—it's physiological:* Increases inflammation, cortisol, and disease risk* Comparable health risk to smoking ~15 cigarettes/day* Rewires the body into chronic stress modeThe solution isn't more contacts—it's deeper, meaningful connection.Closeness should be treated like a core health intervention.Copyright VyVerse, LLC. All Rights Reserved This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vitalityexplorers.substack.com/subscribe

In the April 16, 2026 episode of The Interpreter Insights Podcast, our host Martin Tanner discusses the closeness of those beyond the veil: angels, deceased lowed ones, and miracles. The post Interpreter Insights Podcast — April 16, 2026: The Closeness of Those Beyond the Veil first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

This episode explores the profound message that God stays close to the brokenhearted, offering comfort and restoration during times of pain and rejection. Through scripture and personal stories, it emphasizes God's intimate presence and His power to heal even the deepest wounds. TakeawaysGod is close to the brokenhearted, not distant.Brokenness is an invitation for God's presence, not a disqualification.God doesn't just comfort, He saves and restores.Closeness to God can be felt even in silence or pain. Your pain has an expiration date; God is rewriting your story.

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Every step God has taken throughout human history was to remove the distance between you and Him. In this message, Pastor Gregory Dickow traces that thread from the Garden to the cross, showing how intimacy with you was never plan B. It was always the plan. Jesus didn't come primarily to deal with your sin. He came to deal with the separation it caused, so nothing would stand between you and the closeness God has wanted with you since before the world began.Sunday | March 29 , 2026 | 10:30 AMSUPPORT:You can donate to help us reach more lives around the world here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangerschurch.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WATCH ON YOUTUBE:Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gregory Dickow YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠REQUEST PRAYER:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit a prayer request⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we will agree with you.CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠

Every step God has taken throughout human history was to remove the distance between you and Him. In this message, Pastor Gregory Dickow traces that thread from the Garden to the cross, showing how intimacy with you was never plan B. It was always the plan. Jesus didn't come primarily to deal with your sin. He came to deal with the separation it caused, so nothing would stand between you and the closeness God has wanted with you since before the world began.Sunday | March 29, 2026 | 10:30 AMSUPPORT:You can donate to help us reach more lives around the world here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangerschurch.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WATCH ON YOUTUBE:Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gregory Dickow YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠REQUEST PRAYER:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit a prayer request⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we will agree with you.CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠

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When war erupts again and again, how do Israeli families and communities live with constant loss? In this episode of TEXTing IRL, Elana Stein Hain and Hartman research fellow David Dishon turn to the book of Vayikra and to David's experience as a bereaved grandparent of a soldier killed in the Israel-Hamas War. Together, they examine how sacrifice shapes grief by transforming loss into enduring presence, and offer a framework for spiritual resilience. Episode Source Sheet Watch the video version of this episode ⁠here⁠. You can now sponsor an episode of TEXTing. Click HERE to learn more.  JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST FOR MORE HARTMAN IDEAS

How can we learn to recognize and respond to God's voice in the midst of life's noise? Pastor Kevin shares his experiences with fear and uncertainty, providing ways to connect with God and others through scripture, the Holy Spirit, peace, and community.Walk away knowing you are not alone and with practical tools to grow, find hope, and walk in purpose... no matter what mountain stands in your way.Scriptures ReferencedPsalm 23:1-6, 37:23, 119:105; Proverbs 3:5-6, 11:14; Matthew 17:20; John 1:1, 10:1-5, 10:27, 16:13; Colossians 3:15Key InsightsThe voices you follow shape your life.Closeness to God makes His voice familiar, even when life gets noisy or overwhelming.Authentic community forms by sharing your real struggles and seeking help from wise people.Choosing humility and honest accountability helps you hear and respond to God's guidance.Lent Devotionals (in the app)https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/hearing-the-voice-of-the-shepherdSubscribe & Follow the PodcastDownload our appOur WebsiteOnline Tithes & OfferingsJoin our LivestreamGathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMThursdays, 6:00 PMContact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167615-459-3421CCLI License 2070006

212 If you're a highly sensitive woman new to this podcast, welcome — and if you've been listening for years, I'm so glad you're here, too. With over 210 episodes, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. That's why I created this guided “Start Here” pathway — a curated order of episodes designed to help you feel calmer, more secure, and more hopeful in your relationship, and to give you the foundational tools to create real shifts in your marriage.In this episode, I'll walk you through exactly which episodes to begin with, why each one matters, and how they build on each other — from understanding your sensitivity, to creating emotional and nervous system safety, to cultivating grounded love in your marriage. You'll also find a written guide on my website to follow along.Whether you're just starting or revisiting the essentials, this pathway is your invitation to slow down, feel seen, and take practical steps toward a more connected, secure, and loving marriage. Listen, follow along, and notice the change that begins inside you — because that's where your best marriage starts.Dive in!SHOW NOTESHere is the written version of the Podcast Pathway: Start Here: If You're a Highly Sensitive Woman Who Wants a Deeply Loving MarriageCurious about getting personal, structured support in your own marriage? Learn all about Foundations of Emotional Well-Being for HSP's HERE.

Send a textWhat if the teacher-student relationship in a singing lesson is not just the backdrop to vocal training, but the engine that shapes confidence, motivation, wellbeing and even performance anxiety?In Season 12 Episode 7 of This Is A Voice, we're joined by Michelle Robinson (singer, psychologist and researcher) to explore what the research says about relationship quality in one-to-one music teaching, and why it can determine whether learning feels safe and survivable, or tense and threatening.We talk about:Why the teacher–student relationship is mutually influential (it's not one-way)The three core ingredients of healthy learning relationships: Closeness, Commitment, ComplementarityHow relationship quality links to motivation, autonomy, and wellbeingThe master–apprentice tradition, where it helps, where it can harmWhat “good teaching” looks like in micro-behaviours, not slogansRepairing ruptures, rebuilding trust, and creating studios where singers can truly sound like themselvesThis one is for singers, vocal coaches, singing teachers, choral directors and people who cares about high standards without fear-based training.00:00 – Why relationships matters more than we admit01:34 – Meet Michelle: singer → psychologist → researcher06:37 – “The relationship is mutually interdependent”, what that really means08:26 – What does the teacher need?10:48 – Jeremy's hard lesson about different energies17:51 – TWO humans in the room24:30 – The 3 pillars: closeness, commitment, complementarity29:02 – When “closeness” becomes unhealthy (blurred boundaries)31:34 – IS there an inherent power dynamic?33:09 – Students and safeguarding

We trace how childhood attachment styles shape sexual desire, arousal, and closeness in marriage, and why couples get stuck in the sex standoff. Mark Cameron shares practical steps to earn secure attachment and turn emotional safety into better intimacy.• Key gender differences in arousal and desire• The sex standoff and how it spirals• Quick primer on attachment theory and styles• Avoider patterns and nonrelational sex• Pleaser appeasing, boundaries, and anxiety• Vacillator intensity, protest, and withholding• Disorganized attachment, control, and adrenaline• What secure partners do differently• Comfort Circle for empathy and regulation• Neural pathways, practice, and earned security• Resources: book, quiz, workshops, radio showVisit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org Podcast.stongermarriage.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrongerMarriageLife TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strongermarriagelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongermarriagelife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongermarriage/ Facebook Marriage Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579 Dr. Dave Schramm: http://drdaveschramm.com http://drdavespeaks.com Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com/

Got a question, comment, or just want to drop some encouragement? Send us a text.What if your path to calm runs opposite to your partner's—and both are valid? Are you a Self-soother or a Connection Seeker? Which path helps you feel regulated and calm? (Don't know...take this short quiz to find out https://couplescounselingforparents.mykajabi.com/forms/2149422422)We dive into a familiar crossroads for parents: one of us needs quiet to settle, the other needs connection to breathe again. Instead of calling it incompatibility, we map the tension with the 30–70 principle, a simple way to see how emphasis—not character—keeps couples stuck. You'll hear how a self-soother often points to the 30 percent of tangible efforts they make, while a connection seeker can't look past the 70 percent of misses that still hurt. Once we name the patterns, the story changes from “you're the problem” to “we have different calming codes.”We bring this to life through Connor and Samar, a loving pair juggling work, kids, and a world that won't slow down. Connor reaches for talk, touch, and presence to feel secure. Samar restores by pausing, thinking, and moving solo—often while carrying a heavy mental load that makes her effort invisible. We dig into why those differences flare under stress and how small shifts make a big difference. For connection seekers, the work is to let the good moments be good, receive care without minimizing it, and still ask for more. For self-soothers, the move is to hold your partner in mind with brief, reliable signals—text check-ins, five-minute touchpoints, and clear return times after a pause—so space doesn't read as rejection.If this resonates, follow the show, take the quiz linked in the notes, and share this episode with a friend who's balancing love and life at full speed. Your review helps more couples find tools that work—what was your biggest takeaway today?Take the Couple Communication Quiz! Ever wonder why you and your partner keep having the same fight or just can't seem to understand each other? We've got answers. Take the quiz and find out: https://couplescounselingforparents.mykajabi.com/forms/2149422422 Do you want to learn about the one thing we think every individual and couple needs to know for healthy communication and connection? Check out our course Attachment Theory: Why It Matters To Your Relationship: https://couplescounselingforparents.mykajabi.com/attachment-course-ccfp Get 15% off our course--Attachment Theory: Why It Matters To Your Relationship: https://couplescounselingforparents.mykajabi.com/offers/MGiJwHLf?coupon_code=ATTACHMENT15 Want some personalized help (individual or couple). Schedule a free coaching consultation here: https://calendly.com/ccfp/meet-the-mitchells Get your copy or audiobook of Too Tired to Fight today!: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/059371427X Interested in one of Erin's postpartum groups? Let us...

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Episode TitleThe Attachment Style Quiz Your Therapist Would Give You (Part 2 of the Secure-Relationship Series)Episode DescriptionMost of what we do in relationships is on autopilot—shaped by how we were cared for (or not) as kids. In this episode, Sharla and Robert unpack the three main attachment styles (Secure, Anxious, and Avoidant), share eye-opening childhood reflection questions, real-life couple stories, and checklists to help you identify yourself. You'll finally understand why you chase, why they pull away, and how to stop using labels as weapons—so you can actually build the safety and closeness you both crave.Key TakeawaysYour attachment style isn't a flaw—it's an adaptation from childhood.Never weaponize labels (“You're so avoidant!”). Use them for compassion only.Secure relationships require: safety first, equal power, and the relationship that come first.The path to more security = Acceptance of who you both are + owning your impact.You can't force change in your partner. You create it through consistent safety.Quick Attachment Style Checklists (from the episode)Secure I enjoy closeness but am also comfortable alone. Disagreements don't shake me. I trust easily.Avoidant I recharge best alone. Closeness can feel smothering. I downplay emotions.Anxious I worry my partner will leave. I need frequent reassurance. Small things feel like big threats.Resources for Deeper LearningMust-Read BooksAttached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller → The book that brought attachment theory into everyday relationships. Wired for Love by Stan Tatkin → Deep dive into how your partner's brain works and how to create real security together.The Power of Attachment by Diane Poole Heller → Excellent for understanding how early wounds show up now and how to heal them.Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson → Seven conversations that can transform your relationship (Emotionally Focused Therapy classic).Next WeekWe start building that “invisible forcefield” around your relationship—specific tools to create safety and security even when your attachment styles clash.Call to Action!If this episode gave you an “aha!” moment, please leave us a 5-star rating and quick review—it really helps other couples find the show. Share this episode with your partner or a friend who's stuck in the chase-pullaway cycle. And subscribe so you don't miss Part 3!Thanks for listening — and remember: put each other first this week. The small things, done often, really do change everything. ❤️