Podcasts about Coming Home

Peace comes from building your home and setting your hearts on the Rock!

Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke dig into The Odyssey, comparing Christopher Nolan's interpretation with Homer's original, from the diminished role of the Greek gods to Penelope's complicated fight to preserve her family and kingdom. They explore Telemachus' struggle to grow up without his father and the stark contrast between men who build and protect and those who simply live off what others have built. The guys ultimately contrast Odysseus' long journey home with Christianity's radically different picture of God bringing his people home. In this episode: Judges; 1 Samuel; Job; Daniel 2; Daniel 7; John 9; Hebrews 13:2; Hebrews 13:4; Ecclesiastes; Revelation 21-22 Today's conversation is about Lesson 1 & 2 of The Odyssey taught by Hillsdale Professor Dr. Benedict Whalen. Take the course with us at no cost to you!  More about The Odyssey: The Odyssey tells the tale of the cunning and crafty hero of the Trojan War on his journey home. After ten years of war, Odysseus faces another ten years of fantastic temptations, deadly monsters, treacherous seas, and impious men. Meanwhile, Ithaca is threatened by suitors who plague his wife and plunder his wealth. When Odysseus reaches home, he must slay the suitors, test the loyalty of his friends and family, and restore order to his marriage and his kingdom. Join Dr. Benedict Whalen as he explores themes of love, marriage, kingship, duty, and piety. Encounter Homer's epic, which displays the full human experience. In a world of uncertainty, Odysseus charts a path towards peace through perseverance, prudence, and justice.  Join Odysseus on his fantastic journey home from Troy in Homer's unrivaled story. Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 ‘The Odyssey' Adventure Begins 06:15 Why Christians Should Care About Homer 09:58 Odysseus Chooses Home Over Glory 12:22 Why This Story Still Connects 3,000 Years Later 19:31 What Ancient Hospitality Reveals About Culture 23:47 Greek Gods vs. the God of Christianity 27:36 The Question Humanity Has Always Asked 33:07 Penelope, the Suitors & the Politics of Marriage 42:26 What Happens When a Father Is Missing 46:31 The Rise of “Parasitic Masculinity” 48:27 Two Very Different Roads Home - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we've got two stories all about finding out where you come from - the process of figuring out who you are in relation to your family, your culture, your background, even your language. This episode was hosted by Emily Couch.Storytellers:Gwendolyn Lopez-Cohen tries to convert to Judaism, but discovers that her family already has a connection to the religion.Iris Luz Hernandez takes a trip to Puerto Rico.Podcast # 999

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with Palisa Anderson, restaurateur and founder of Boon Luck Farm, to explore how a childhood in her mother's Sydney kitchens turned into a life spent growing the ingredients she once had to search the country for. Palisa shares her family's story — born in Bangkok, raised in Sydney by a mother who arrived as a newly single parent and built the now-iconic Chat Thai from nothing, working every job along the way from a factory machinist to McDonald's, all while quietly saving up for the restaurant she always knew she'd open again.We dig into Palisa's own decade abroad in Hong Kong, London, New York and Tokyo — where she met her Kiwi husband, Matt, and his surfboard — and the pull that eventually brought them both back to Byron, a place she'd loved since her teenage years. Palisa talks candidly about buying land in the Byron hinterland with zero farming experience, surviving Cyclone Debbie tearing their brand-new netting structures clean out of the ground, and building Boon Luck Farm into a working, organic supplier for her family's now six Sydney restaurants. She finishes with her favourite local spot — not a tourist destination at all, but her own farm at sunset, harvesting dinner with her dog.If you'd like to share your story or provide feedback, please contact us via email at chrishanley@byronbayfn.com

Modern life can leave us feeling overstimulated, emotionally drained, and disconnected from ourselves. How can we slow down, get grounded, and reconnect with a deeper sense of inner calm? In this episode, I speak with Master Mingtong Gu, an internationally recognized Qigong teacher, healer, and founder of The Chi Center. He has spent decades helping thousands of people cultivate greater well-being through Wisdom Healing Qigong and embodied practices. We explore why so many of us feel disconnected today, how chronic stress affects the mind and body, and how breath, movement, mindfulness, and embodied awareness can help us feel more grounded and present. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or craving more calm and balance, this conversation offers a meaningful path back to yourself.

Dani Blanco nos recuerda aquel gran Inter de MIlan, que consiguió Liga, Coppa y Champions el mismo año.

This is a recording of a live guided meditation.  The meditation guide and the members of the public who joined the meditation used the Zoom platform.   Even though you are listening to this meditation as a recording rather than attending live, in the world of consciousness, there is no time or space. Meaning, regardless of when you listen, you are in a meditation with a large group of folks from different walks of life and places on the planet.Meditation Guide: Molly Doolittle. Seasoned Meditation Guide of the Divine Spark Program.Molly's Meditation Guide Style: Relaxed, calming, simple guidance through the steps. Wisdom and kindness flow with her words. Content: Features these tools and techniques:Grounding (Earth Connection)ReleasingCenteringIntentional BreathingCenter of Head AwarenessFinding the energy flow of universal consciousness within you, then stepping into itBringing your life energy into harmony with your Divine Feminine

What does it mean to come home—to a place, a culture, or even to yourself?In this encore episode of Stories of Change, I revisit my conversation with Navajo designer and entrepreneur Amy Denet Deal.Amy was adopted as a child and grew up in Indiana, far from her Navajo culture. After a successful career in the fashion industry and with her daughter heading off to college, Amy found herself asking a familiar question: What's next?Her answer was to sell what she had in California and move to New Mexico to reconnect with her Navajo roots.What followed became much more than a move. Amy began learning about her culture and finding ways to use the skills she had developed during her career to serve her community.Through her work with 4KINSHIP and Indigenous Futures 4EVER, Amy has focused on creating opportunities for Native youth and giving back to Navajo Nation. She also shares what returning home has taught her about identity, empathy, healing, and purpose.In this episode, we talk about:Why becoming an empty nester led Amy to ask, “What's next?”Amy's decision to leave California and return to her Navajo homelandsAdoption and reconnectionWhy service became an important part of coming homeHer work creating opportunities for young people on Navajo NationWhat Amy thinks about the next chapter of her lifeAmy says returning home gave her something she had been searching for much of her life: a sense of calm and clarity about where she belongs.And maybe that's the question at the heart of this conversation:What helps you quiet the noise and get clearer about where you belong—and what matters next?Learn more about Amy Denet Deal and her work through 4KINSHIP and Indigenous Futures 4EVER.About Stories of Change: Helping your Navigate What's Next Life doesn't come with a roadmap. We're all figuring it out as we go.I'm Judy Oskam, and on Stories of Change, I talk with people about the changes and unexpected turns that have shaped their lives—and what they've learned along the way.Sometimes someone else's story gives us a little wisdom, a new perspective, or just what we need to help us figure out what's next.Please follow along for real stories, take away a little wisdom and maybe find something that helps you figure out what's next.   

We've all done the seminars, read the books, and nodded along to the podcasts, so why does it still feel like nothing has actually changed? In this episode of The Rich Lady Revolution, we sit down with Lucie from Socially Constructed, who works with corporates, militaries and major firms on regenerative leadership, wellbeing and nervous system science, to talk about the gap between knowing something and actually embodying it.Lucie explains why Western culture treats embodiment as unsafe, why knowledge feels so much safer than feeling, and how trauma can make the body feel like unfamiliar territory. She reminds us that sensations and emotions have to be learned and named before we can work with them, and she is refreshingly honest about the danger of quick fix nervous system claims. This is a slow, deep, soul level conversation about learning to come home to yourself, at your own pace.This one is part one of two, so keep an ear out for round two coming soon.This is the Self Belief and Spirituality Checkpoints in action, because real change was never going to happen in your head alone.Ready for more profit and peace in your own life and business? Join the Rich Lady Revolution Membership: https://www.those2sisters.au/membershipConnect with Lucienne Miller, Socially ConstructedLinkedIn: ⁠⁠Lucienne Miller⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠lucie_socially_constructed⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.socially-constructed.com/⁠⁠Connect with Troy Adams, TechPathLinkedIn: ⁠Troy Adams⁠Website: ⁠techpath.com.au

Money doesn't create character, it amplifies it. In part two of this conversation, we pick up right where we left off with Lucienne Miller from Socially Constructed, going deeper into embodiment, nervous system safety and what true wealth actually means once you stop measuring it in dollars alone.Lucie shares her own path from severe postnatal illness and OCD to building a career in brain friendly leadership, trauma informed workplace design and positive psychology, shaped in no small part by raising four kids as a military family who move around the world. Together we unpack Rich Lady Rule Two, take messy but aligned action, and Rich Lady Rule Three, fulfilment first, finances follow, and why neuroplastic change needs discomfort, but never at the cost of safety.This is the difference between being stretched and being flooded, and why co-regulation, in a community, in a retreat room, in a conversation like this one, is what makes the stretch survivable.This is what we call Self Belief and Support in action. Redefining rich was never about choosing between profit and peace, it was always about having both.Ready for more profit and peace in your own life and business? Join the Rich Lady Revolution Membership: https://www.those2sisters.au/membershipConnect with Lucienne Miller, Socially ConstructedLinkedIn: ⁠Lucienne Miller⁠Instagram: ⁠lucie_socially_constructed⁠Website: ⁠www.socially-constructed.com/⁠Connect with Troy Adams LinkedIn: Troy AdamsWebsite: techpath.com.au

Dr. Charles Boustany, retired cardiovascular surgeon and former six-term member of Congress representing South Louisiana from 2005 to 2017, joins Discover Lafayette to recount an extraordinary and deeply personal journey to Ukraine, where he traveled with his longtime friend and former Kentucky Congressman Geoff Davis to witness firsthand the human toll of Russia’s war upon Ukraine. The two former congressmen made the trip at their own expense. They went not as elected officials or representatives of the United States government, but as concerned Americans determined to listen, learn and better understand a conflict that Charles believes has profound implications far beyond Ukraine. Their journey culminated in a terrifying night in Kyiv on May 23, 2026, when Charles found himself sheltering in the basement of his hotel with Ukrainian families as missiles and drones pounded the capital for hours. It was an experience that changed him. A Friendship Forged in Congress Leads to Ukraine Charles and Geoff Davis became close friends while serving together in Congress. Their backgrounds were very different. Charles came to public service after a career as a cardiovascular surgeon. Geoff is a West Point graduate and former Army Ranger who served with the 82nd Airborne Division. Ukraine became particularly personal for Geoff after a West Point classmate, a retired U.S. Army colonel of Ukrainian ancestry, went to Ukraine and volunteered to fight after Russia’s invasion. Although the Ukrainians wanted to commission him as a senior officer because of his experience, he chose to enter the fight as a private. He was killed in combat. Charles had his own longstanding concerns about Russian aggression. While serving in Congress, he watched Russia’s actions in Georgia and the 2014 seizure of Crimea and territory in eastern Ukraine. He had traveled to Georgia as a member of Congress and visited within roughly 30 miles of the front line, seeing the consequences of Russian military action there. Over time, Charles and Geoff became increasingly concerned that Americans were losing sight of what was happening in Ukraine. “We felt like you have to go see what’s going on to really understand what’s going on in the world,” Charles says. “And if you’re a policymaker, it’s really important to do that.” They decided to go themselves. Their objective was first to gather information: to speak not only with government and military officials, but with ordinary Ukrainians living through the war. Their second goal was to return home and share what they had witnessed. The Long Road Into Ukraine Rather than entering through Poland, as many American visitors do, Charles traveled from Louisiana through Atlanta, Amsterdam and Bucharest, Romania. From there, he took a commuter flight toward the Romanian-Ukrainian border, where a humanitarian contact arranged for a van to take the group into Ukraine. The drive to Kyiv took approximately ten and a half hours. That route gave Charles an unexpected view of the country. They traveled through the agricultural heartland of southwestern Ukraine, passing farms and countryside that in some ways reminded Charles of home. The landscape was beautiful and peaceful, until reminders of war suddenly appeared: a bombed truck, a destroyed barn or a damaged home. Even those rural areas bore the scars of the conflict. What struck Charles throughout the trip was how familiar much of Ukraine felt. Gas stations offered snacks much like those in America. Stores and restaurants were open. People went about their lives. He laughed as he recalled that the restrooms they encountered along the journey were among “the cleanest bathrooms I’ve seen anywhere.” “The people are so nice,” he says. That sense of normalcy made the destruction they encountered even more jarring. “These Are People Just Like Us” Charles and Geoff deliberately sought out Ukrainians who could tell them what they had experienced. Some of the stories were almost unbearable. Charles met people who had survived Russian occupation and heard accounts of civilians tortured and killed. He spoke of a woman with a Ph.D. in sociology whose husband serves in the Ukrainian military. During Russia’s initial advance toward Kyiv, she hid with her children for two weeks, surviving on whatever water and food she could find until Ukrainian forces reached them. They visited an Orthodox seminary that had been damaged during the early days of the war. The priest who led the seminary described atrocities so horrific, Charles says, that the experience had nearly shaken his Christian faith. “It brought tears to my eyes to hear these things,” Charles recalls. He also met the mother of a young Ukrainian who had been killed during the early days of the war while serving with the Azov forces defending Mariupol. For Charles, these encounters stripped away the distance created by maps, political arguments and television coverage. “These human stories are powerful,” he says. “These are people just like us.” Air raid sirens are part of everyday life. They happen at night, designed to keep Ukrainians from getting adequate rest. People seek shelter. When the all-clear sounds, they emerge and return to work, school and family life. Charles saw in Ukrainians what he described as a unmistakable look of determination. “It’s the look of a people that have been striving for their independence for years, and they’ve had a taste of it, and they’re not about to let it go.” A student of history, Charles found himself thinking about Londoners enduring the Blitz during World War II and about America’s own struggle for independence against the British Empire. He sees that same resolve in Ukraine. A Surgeon’s View of War Charles’s medical background also shaped what he saw. In Kyiv, he spent considerable time with an American surgeon whose wife is Ukrainian and who has devoted himself to helping both civilians and the Ukrainian military. The surgeon has worked to bring modern trauma techniques and donated hospital equipment into the country and has traveled repeatedly toward the front to assist with casualties. Charles learned about devastating injuries created by modern drone and explosive warfare, including severe head trauma and wounds unlike those traditionally associated with gunfire. He also saw a country rapidly reinventing warfare. Ukraine has developed a sophisticated domestic drone industry. Drones are being used for surveillance and attack, but also for logistics, moving supplies and even evacuating wounded soldiers. Unmanned maritime systems have changed naval warfare as well. “This is 21st century war,” Charles says. “It’s innovative. It’s completely different.” He says American and European military personnel are studying Ukraine closely because the battlefield is teaching lessons that will shape warfare for decades. The Warning: “Tonight, It’s Going to Be a Very Bad Night in Kyiv” Nothing, however, prepared Charles for his final night in the Ukrainian capital. Earlier that day, Charles and Geoff had received an approximately two-hour intelligence briefing about Russian tactics, Ukrainian strategy and how the conflict might unfold. “I wish every member of Congress could get the briefing,” Charles says. As they left, Geoff received a call from a senior Ukrainian special forces officer who wanted to meet with them that evening. They met at a hotel at 9 p.m. Before beginning the discussion, the officer issued a warning. “Gentlemen, before we get started on what I want to talk about, I just want to warn you that tonight it’s going to be a very bad night in Kyiv.” A massive missile and drone attack was expected. They were told to take precautions and find somewhere safe. Back at their small hotel near Kyiv’s central square, Charles and Geoff inspected the basement. Geoff’s military instincts told him it might not be particularly safe. Exposed pipes, electrical lines and other hazards could leave anyone sheltering there trapped if the building took a direct hit. Charles returned to his room. Knowing he was supposed to leave Ukraine the next day, he packed his belongings and placed his passport, wallet and room key together so that he could grab them quickly. Then he got into bed. He couldn’t sleep. At approximately 12:50 a.m., the explosions began. At first Charles remained in his room listening. The blasts grew progressively closer. After about an hour, there was a short lull. Then the attack intensified. “The building was shaking,” Charles recalls. He could hear breaking glass and explosions nearby. He finally went downstairs. The hotel manager grabbed him by the arm and directed him toward the basement. There, Charles encountered a scene he will never forget. An American in a Basement With Ukrainian Families Ukrainian families were sheltering below the hotel. Most spoke no English. One family particularly stayed with Charles: a grandmother, two young parents and their seven-year-old son. The little boy was frightened. His father tried to distract him by showing him soccer videos while his mother comforted him. Charles could not speak to them. But they knew he was American. “They kept looking at me,” he remembers. “I wish I could have communicated with them.” So Charles did the one thing he could. He put his hand over his heart. “I have to hope it gave them some confidence that an American cared enough to be there with them during that hellacious night.” The bombardment continued from approximately 1 a.m. until 7:30 that morning. When daylight finally came, Charles looked outside and saw smoke and fires across Kyiv. A large hotel only a few blocks away had been badly damaged.  He was relieved simply to be alive. What Charles Believes America Should Understand Charles returned from Ukraine convinced that the conflict cannot be viewed simply as a distant European war. His policy views are clear and strongly expressed in our conversation. He believes Ukraine urgently needs greater missile defense capabilities, continued intelligence sharing and the ability to put greater pressure on Russian forces. In his assessment, those elements could improve Ukraine’s position sufficiently to eventually negotiate from a position of strength. He also sees broader consequences for Europe and the United States. Ukraine’s importance as a major agricultural producer means disruptions there reverberate through global food and commodity markets. Charles connects the conflict to pressures experienced by American farmers through energy, fertilizer and equipment costs. “Everything’s interdependent and connected,” he says. “We’re feeling those pressures here.” But his deepest concern is security. Charles believes Americans should remember the lessons learned at tremendous cost during the first half of the 20th century: instability in Europe does not necessarily remain in Europe. “This is not just some remote conflict,” he says. “It’s basically at the center of European security.” Ukraine’s Long Fight to Be Ukraine Now pursuing a Ph.D. in modern European history at LSU, Charles places today’s conflict within Ukraine’s centuries-long struggle for independence. All photos shown below were taken by Charles during his trip to Ukraine. Memorial for foreign soldiers who died fighting in Ukraine. Memorial to civilian victims of war in Kyiv suburb of Bucha. Memorial to fallen soldiers on the Maidan. St. Sophia Cathedral built in 1037. On the day Charles Boustany departed Ukraine, a Memorial Day Service was held to honor the Americans who had died fighting for Ukraine. Ukraine’s history, he explains, stretches back more than a thousand years. Its people and territory have existed at the crossroads of powerful empires, including Poland, the Habsburg Empire, the Ottoman Empire and Russia. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Ukraine emerged as a sovereign country. For Charles, understanding that history is essential to understanding the determination he witnessed on the streets of Kyiv. Ukrainians are not simply defending territory, he argues. They are defending their language, culture, identity and the right to determine their own future. Coming Home to Louisiana When Dr. Boustany was asked how he felt after returning home, his answer brought the conversation back to Louisiana. “I love our country,” he says. “I’m thankful every day for what we have.” Seeing Ukrainians fighting for freedoms Americans often take for granted reinforced his gratitude for ordinary life here: living peacefully, raising families, going to work, attending church, watching LSU, UL-Lafayette or high school football, and simply going about our lives without wondering whether missiles will arrive during the night. “We live in peace and prosperity here because people are willing to fight for that freedom,” Charles says. That realization became even more personal during the long night in Kyiv. “I am so glad I went. I’m glad I survived,” he says. “I was worried that I might not. I spent a few hours thinking I might not survive, and started thinking about how thankful I was for the good life that I had.” There was one person back in Louisiana whom Charles deliberately did not contact while the missiles were falling: his wife, Bridget. He knew she would be terrified if she learned what was happening while he remained trapped in Kyiv without reliable communication. So Charles waited. Once their van was safely on the road out of the capital the next morning, he watched the time until he knew it was about 6:30 a.m. in Louisiana. Only then did he text Bridget, explain what had happened, assure her he was safe and tell her he was on his way out of Ukraine. When he finally returned home, Bridget had a succinct response: “No more trips to Ukraine.” After hearing his story, it is easy to understand why. Yet it is equally easy to understand why Charles Boustany and Geoff Davis felt compelled to go. Their journey was born of friendship, history, service and a conviction that understanding the world sometimes requires getting close enough to see the people behind the headlines.

Nicole Phelps sat down with Henry Zankov, the new artistic director of Diane von Furstenberg just days before his back-to-back shows for DVF and his own label, Zankov. Zankov's relationship with DVF goes back to 2014, when he joined the brand as a knitwear designer. Working alongside Diane von Furstenberg herself has been a formative experience, he said, crediting her with helping him fully embrace color, which is a signature of both DVF and his own label. Beyond the shows, Zankov has his eye on a fragrance collaboration down the line, and he's open to designing menswear eventually, though he's not rushing it. His past collaborators include Selima Salaun of Selima Optique and musician Troy Sivan, who became a fan after buying one of Zankov's blankets during the pandemic. The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dani Blanco recuerda la figura del gran defensa, fallecido el 31 de julio.

09.06.2026 | Luke 15:11–32 | Rev. Kent Woodrow

What if true strength isn't about having it all together—but about having the courage to be fully human?In Episode 304 of Authentic Talks 2.0, Shanta Generally sits down with author, facilitator, and “Beyonder” Morgan Rich for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about healthy masculinity, vulnerability, emotional connection, grief, relationships, and what it really means to come home to yourself.Morgan is the author of The Invitation Beyond: Reclaiming Healthy Masculinity, a book born from his own journey of questioning the cultural messages that tell men to be tough, stay silent, suppress emotion, and figure everything out on their own.Together, Shanta and Morgan explore what happens when we let go of those expectations and begin to embrace a healthier definition of strength—one rooted in emotional availability, presence, vulnerability, honesty, connection, and integrity.Morgan shares how losing his father at 18 became a profound wake-up call and how the death of his mother more recently deepened his understanding of grief, presence, and allowing ourselves to experience life exactly as it is.The conversation also dives into “threshold moments”—those pivotal moments when life challenges us to leave an old version of ourselves behind and step into something new. Morgan explains how self-betrayal can happen when there is a gap between who we know we want to be and how we're actually living—and why facing that discomfort can be the beginning of real transformation.From parenting and relationships to men's groups, depression, isolation, societal expectations, and redefining success, this conversation asks some important questions:What if vulnerability is actually strength?What if asking for help is an act of courage?What if the part of you that needs to change isn't all of you?And what would happen if you finally stopped betraying yourself?This is more than a conversation about masculinity. It's a conversation about being human, living with integrity, embracing life's difficult moments, and finding the courage to become who you were meant to be.If you've ever felt stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed by expectations, or like life is calling you toward something deeper, this episode is an invitation to listen.Come as you are. Bring your heart. And be willing to go beyond.Morgan's Information: Website: https://morganrich.com/, IG: www.instagram.com/morganrich_beyonder/, Facebook: www.facebook.com/MorganRichBeyonder/Host:Instagram: @AuthenticTalks2.0 Email: AuthenticShanta@gmail.com Website: www.AuthenticTalks2.com Facebook: AuthenticTalks2Youtube: @authentictalkswithshanta7489 #self-betrayal #healthymasculinity #shantagenerally #AuthenticTalks20 #MorganRich #HealthyMasculinity #MensMentalHealthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/authentic-talks-2-0-with-shanta--4116672/support.

Today we begin our new series, Coming Home: Remembering Who We Are. Becoming Who God Calls Us to Be. Through Exodus 12 and Matthew 18, we'll explore what communities carry with them when God leads them into something new: stories of liberation, practices of truth and reconciliation, and the grace that teaches us how to carry one another. As we gather around the Communion table, we'll consider this question: What are we carrying forward so that someone else might find a home here, too?

"Unless we learn how to slow down, we're going to lose ourselves; lose humanity." What if the healing you've been searching for isn't somewhere outside of you, but inside the body you've learned to disconnect from? In this deeply grounding episode of SoulTalk, Kute Blackson sits down with internationally recognized Qigong Master Mingtong Gu, founder of The Chi Center and author of Coming Home to Embodied Awakening, to explore what he believes is one of humanity's greatest crises: our growing disconnection from our own bodies. After a difficult childhood, years of searching, and living with health conditions he had been told were incurable, Mingtong discovered Qigong, and something even more profound than physical healing. He discovered home within himself. Together, Kute and Mingtong explore why living almost entirely in the mind keeps us trapped in anxiety, reactivity, and endless seeking; why technology is intensifying that disconnection; and how returning to the body can reconnect us with our energy, emotions, humanity, and deepest spiritual nature. Mingtong also challenges the way we think about healing. Instead of asking only, "How do I get rid of this pain?" he invites us to ask something deeper: Can I recover myself? This conversation is an invitation to stop running from what you feel, slow down enough to hear your body again, and discover the intelligence, energy, and aliveness that have been waiting inside you all along. Because perhaps awakening isn't about transcending the human experience. Perhaps it's about finally inhabiting it.   TIMESTAMPS (00:02:12) — How Mingtong's search for healing led him to Qigong and self-discovery. (00:08:35) — The realization that changed everything: your body can become your home. (00:09:58) — Why disconnecting from your body may be disconnecting you from yourself. (00:18:15) — A powerful embodied practice to reconnect with your physical and spiritual presence. (00:22:05) — What to do when you hate, judge, or feel betrayed by your own body. (00:28:50) — Stop asking only how to heal the disease. Ask how to recover yourself. (00:36:58) — How to move through fear, anger, and emotional pain without getting lost in the story. (00:42:57) — Why slowing down may be one of the most important acts of resistance in the age of AI.   SOME QUESTIONS I ASK How do we begin coming home to our bodies? What if I hate or feel betrayed by my body? Can anything truly be healed? How do we release difficult emotions? Why is practice more powerful than a quick fix? How do we stay human in the age of AI? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN Why you may feel disconnected even when your life looks fine. How to stop living entirely inside your head. Why your body may be the doorway to deeper healing. How to meet pain and emotion with radical acceptance. Why slowing down can help you reclaim your power and presence. How to come home to the energy and wisdom already inside you.   GET IN TOUCH: Mingtong Gu https://mingtonggu.com Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com        

Lady! We talk a lot about loving yourself, and developing a deep relationship with yourself, and building a healthy practice of self-acceptance and devotion to oneself, but we typically keep it PG. Today, Dr. Dom and Terri talk about self-love holistically. Yes, lady, this week Dr. Dom and Terri discuss why deepening your relationship to your body and your pleasure is critical to you walking out in the world feeling fulfilled and full of joy. Terri offers perspective on how early programming from childhood, family, and religious dogma can block us from knowing ourselves deeply and intimately and Dr. Dom offers guidance to building that relationship with yourself. The fact of the matter is finding pleasure with, by, and for yourself is more than experiencing the juicy satisfaction of an orgasm. It’s helping you cultivate a practice of deep listening to yourself and your desires, and building a baseline of self-trust so that you can achieve the best sex you’ve ever had, even if it’s just you double-clicking your own mouse. So, lady, tap in so you can hear practical tips on keeping yourself healthy and happy with or without a partner! Goal Mapping Starter Guide Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Get That Pitch Workshop: Turn your story and expertise into speaking gigs, media features, and collaborations, without a publicist. Visit GetThatPitch.com and Use code HERSPACE for a special listener discount. Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Therapy Fund Foundation Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re joined by author and counselor Chuck DeGroat, who explores the profound invitation of the second half of life—a season where we are called to move beyond the “proving and performing” of our younger years. Chuck shares why this transition calls us to detangle our identities and embrace a slower, “non-microwavable” path to healing. He explains how cultivating spaces of safety and reconnection allows us to finally come home—to ourselves, to one another, and to God. Later, we’ll hear from David and Alicia Lloyd. After more than two decades of dedicated service in the country of Haiti, they faced a devastating crisis that upended their world and challenged everything they thought they understood about God’s faithfulness. They share the raw, vulnerable journey of navigating profound loss and the unexpected ways they ultimately discovered God anew in the aftermath. Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Erin Leigh Nelson Upcoming interview: Darin Kinder Jesus Listens: Prayers for Every Season Chuck DeGroat Carl Jung Thomas Merton Henri Nouwen Genesis chapter three www.chuckdegroat.net Who You’re Becoming David and Alicia Lloyd www.missionsinhaiti.com Strong to the End Interview Quotes: “We’re often wrestling with this invitation of the second half of life where there is some sense that the rules of the first half of life don’t work any longer, and that there’s a deeper realization that they’re being invited to.” - Chuck DeGroat “I think that the work that I invite others into, and the work I’ve had to do myself, is some detangling from the identity of that first half of life. What I thought I needed to chase after—that usually comes with a lot of should’s. And we’ve got to trace that story back often to early childhood. Where did those should’s and ought’s come from? And what was the deeper dream? What was the deep longing, the deeper vision?” - Chuck DeGroat “You’re noticing things that you didn’t have time to notice in the first half of life when you were living according to the rules of busyness and proving and protecting. But with that, there are also questions of mortality like, Did it mean anything? What have I lost? Who have I hurt along the way in my busyness and my workaholism?” - Chuck DeGroat “God created us with a physiological connection point, or maybe even call it a homing beacon, that reminds us that our deepest longing is for home, is for connection, is for love.” - Chuck DeGroat “We stray from home into places that are disconnected, sometimes overwhelmed, sometimes frantic. Sometimes we find ourselves in anxious places, and yet the invitation to my clients, the invitation from God to you and to me, is always to return home.” - Chuck DeGroat “There’s no fast track to change. There’s no microwavable pathway to change. It’s slow, and sometimes painful, but it begins with reconnection, and reconnection can only happen when our nervous systems experience a sense of safety. When we know within us, and around us, that we’re in a place where we’re truly seen and known and held, that’s when we can begin to shift in a new direction.” - Chuck DeGroat “We had prayed so many times before that [God] would show up in the middle of whatever we’re facing, and [He] had showed up, God, like we prayed.” - David Lloyd “God did show up, just not the way we had prayed. But God was there.” - David Lloyd “For me, my moments of grief, my moments of breakdown, were when I was by myself, which was usually not always the most opportune times.” - David Lloyd “I realized that God still does care about us, He does still realize that we’re hurting, and we can just call out to Him, and we can say, ‘We need some relief.’” - David Lloyd ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Interviews: https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7 Video Interviews: https://bit.ly/4f79RAW Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer: https://bit.ly/4q5iTCx Scripture Series: https://bit.ly/4wAVGKU Celebrity Readings: https://bit.ly/4bIS5BJ Video Devotionals: https://bit.ly/4fG1kFb Sleep Meditations: https://bit.ly/4w0xu37 Shorts: https://bit.ly/3RHFubh ________________________ Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website TikTok Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Khallid Barber grew up in New York with a good family and a solid upbringing, went off to college, came home for break, got around the wrong crowd, and got involved in a club shooting he thought he got away with — until three weeks later cops showed up at his college and arrested him for attempted murder. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares what the arrest that interrupted everything actually felt like, what facing attempted murder charges as a college student actually involved, what three years inside Rikers Island and the New York state prison system actually required of him to survive, and what figuring out the work release program that gave him a path back actually looked like for someone who had a future before one night at a club changed everything. _____________________________________________ #rikersisland #college #truecrimestories _____________________________________________ Connect with Khallid Barber: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khallidbarber/ Book: https://khallidbarber.com/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 A Knock at 5 AM 00:42 A Good Upbringing in the Bronx 02:20 Class Clown to Trouble 04:43 High School and College Years 06:36 The Pandemic's Wrong Turn 09:18 The Night at the Club 12:03 Why I Carried a Gun 14:42 The Aftermath and Arrest 20:22 Hauled Out in Cuffs 21:55 Bail and a Double Life 27:09 Fighting the Charges 30:48 Sentenced to 3 Years 32:27 Arriving at Rikers Island 36:00 Isolation and Solitary 38:53 Transferred Upstate 43:13 Choosing the Right Influences 47:43 Applying for Work Release 50:33 Life on Industrial Release 56:14 Work Release and Finding a Job 01:02:42 Coming Home for Good 01:05:36 Life Today and Second Chances 01:07:57 A Changed Mindset _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Why do some people seem naturally confident while others struggle with self-doubt—even when they're equally capable? Is confidence really the answer? Or is something much deeper happening beneath the surface? In this episode of Elevate Your Mind, Master Hypnotist and Subconscious Expert Rebecca Wiener McGregor explores the relationship between confidence, the subconscious mind, and the nervous system. After more than twenty-two years helping people transform subconscious patterns, Rebecca has observed something fascinating: Your nervous system isn't asking, "Am I confident?" It's asking, "Am I safe?" In this episode, you'll discover: • Why confidence often disappears under pressure • What happens in your body during interviews, presentations, difficult conversations, and moments of uncertainty • Why your nervous system responds before your conscious mind does • How safety and confidence are connected • Why confidence may be something that naturally grows rather than something you force   If you've ever struggled with public speaking, leadership, dating, setting boundaries, asking for what you want, or simply believing in yourself, this conversation will give you a completely different way of understanding confidence.       Asking for a Friend Have a question you've always wanted to ask about the subconscious mind, hypnosis, relationships, confidence, money, leadership, emotional healing, manifestation, habits—or simply being human? Send it to me. The questions that feel the most vulnerable are often the ones that help the most people. Your question may become a future episode of Elevate Your Mind.   Connect with Rebecca Wiener McGregor

Welcome to SEASON 7!!! In this episode I reintroduce myself and chat all about easing back into the podcast and into my favorite season of all!So grab a warm cup of tea and get comfy, cozy and witchy with me!⁠COURSES and MORE!⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Your Deck Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 한국에서 다시 만난 우리| From Haiti to Seoul: Coming Home to Herself - The One with Tajmara Antoine | Episode 7 (2026)Let me introduce you to the two characters: Mo! the 언니 and Taj the 동생.We met in Seoul as neighbors and fellow Fulbright Scholars, and somewhere between spontaneous hallway conversations, shared meals, trips around Korea, and plenty of laughter, our 언니–동생 bond took shape.In this special episode, part conversation, part time capsule, we reflect on our Nigerian and Haitian-American immigrant experiences, our very different generations, and what happened when Korea took us outside the lives we had always known.We talk about racial burnout, learning to slow down, receiving kindness without keeping score, and realizing that you don't have to be extraordinary to be worthy of love. Taj also takes us from her childhood in Port-au-Prince to Miami, NYU, global health research, and eventually Fulbright. She shares what happened when she rediscovered an autobiography she wrote in eighth grade, and realized she had already lived many of the dreams her younger self wrote down.And, of course, we investigate Taj's very questionable understanding of U.S. geography. Is Oklahoma next to Arizona?

Spirituality, Recovery & Coming Home to Yourself: A Conversation with LolaThis one is a conversation from the heart.Lola found my podcast when she was deep in her eating disorder and listened on repeat, every single day. Now, recovered and radiant, she reached out to record something together. What followed was one of the most genuinely beautiful conversations I have had on this podcast: about spirituality, about discovering who you are after the eating disorder, about emotional eating in recovery, about allowance and choice, and about what true freedom actually feels like from the inside.This episode is for you if:You are in recovery and wondering if there is more to life than just the eating disorder and the healing of itYou feel curious about spirituality but do not know where to start or think it is not for youYou have been in a coaching relationship that felt like it was missing something, and you want to understand what that something isYou are nutritionally recovered but still feel pulled towards food in ways that confuse youYou want to hear from someone who has been through it and is genuinely living on the other sideIn this episode, we cover:✨ Lola's experience of working with a coach who, despite good intentions, had too many rules and not enough room for her own autonomy and intuition✨ Why feeling truly understood in recovery matters so much, and what to do if you have not found that yet✨ How spirituality found both of us through the back door of personal development and suffering✨ Swapping "my pain" for "the pain" and why that shift in language was quietly revolutionary for body image✨ Body neutrality versus body positivity, and why detaching from appearance entirely is the deeper freedom✨ "I am going to the shop and my body is coming with me" as a practice for separating self from body✨ What emotional eating in recovery actually is, why it makes complete sense, and why trying not to do it is just another diet✨ Allowance creates space for choice: what this actually means and how it plays out in real life✨ How to practice saying no to food when you genuinely do not want it, without it becoming restriction✨ Cacao, nature, intuitive movement and plant growth as accessible doorways into spiritual experience✨ Why recovery is non-linear, why going back to square one is never actually square one, and why it is always worth itPowerful quotes from the episode:

What if the relationships in our lives are not just relationships but mirrors showing us the places within ourselves that are asking to be seen, healed, and transformed?In this deeply nourishing conversation, I'm joined by Justin Chandler Peters to explore the powerful connection between self-healing, relationships, emotional awareness, and soul-level growth.We talk about why the relationship we have with ourselves becomes the foundation for every relationship we create with others and how our partners can become some of our greatest teachers and mirrors. Instead of asking, “Why are they doing this to me?”, we explore what happens when we begin asking, “What is this showing me? What am I being invited to heal or learn?”We dive into:Relationships as mirrors — how our partners can reflect our wounds, patterns, triggers, and the parts of ourselves that still need love.Coming home to yourself — letting go of the identities, beliefs, and conditioning we've collected so we can reconnect with our own truth and inner wisdom.Nervous system regulation and emotional safety — why learning to sit with our emotions and create safety within ourselves can completely transform the way we connect with others.Intimacy and vulnerability — what it takes to create relationships where we feel safe enough to open our hearts, be seen, and truly connect.The healing journey — understanding that healing isn't about becoming someone new, but about removing the layers that have disconnected us from who we have always been.Men, emotions and vulnerability — an important conversation about how men can begin breaking free from the conditioning that taught them to suppress their emotions and instead become more connected, present and emotionally available.Following your soul's wisdom — learning to quiet the mind, create space through practices like meditation, and listen to the deeper voice within.Taking your power back — moving from blame and victimhood into curiosity, awareness and personal responsibility.One of the most beautiful reminders from this conversation is that we don't necessarily need to add more to ourselves—we may simply need to let go of what no longer serves us.Our relationships can be some of our greatest opportunities for growth. The moments that trigger us can become invitations. The people who challenge us can become mirrors. And the deeper we are willing to look within, the more we can return to our truth.If you're on a journey of healing, deepening your relationship, reconnecting with your intuition, or simply learning to come home to yourself, this conversation is for you.Because sometimes the person standing in front of you isn't just showing you who they are they're showing you something within you that is ready to be healed.Listen in and discover how your relationships can become a pathway to deeper self-awareness, intimacy, healing, and soul-level growth.Connect with Justin:Instagram: @justnthemomentWebsite: The Growth ClubConnect with me:Instagram: @Pam_RoccaTik Tok: @Pam_RoccaWebsite: www.pamrocca.comWork with me:Book a Free 15-minute Clarity Call:https://calendly.com/divinehealth/15minBook an Initial Consultation: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/90minIntuitive Oracle Reading: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/60-minute-intuitive-oracle-card-readingIntuitive Reiki Session or Distance Reiki Session:https://calendly.com/divinehealth/in-person-intuitive-reiki-healing-session-60-minsEnergy Work Sessions - Energy Healing: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/energy-healing-sessionSoul and Transformation Coaching: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/3-month-coaching-packageIf you enjoyed this episode, please let me know so I can create more of the content you love. Also, please share the podcast with anyone you know who would love this community, these tools, information, and free resources. Have the most love-filled week and shine on, my friends.Support the show

This podcast is comprised of various segments from a service that was streamed on August 30, 2026, led by Rev. Emily Gage. The theme for August is Love. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections on our website. To see a video of this complete service, click HERE. For information about how to join our Sunday morning live stream worship service on YouTube and our virtual community hour on Zoom after the live stream, please visit our website at http://www.unitytemple.org. Please note that the service is currently held at 9:00 a.m.

What if getting better sleep doesn't start at bedtime?As we wrap up the August Rest Series here on the Habit Thrive Podcast, I'm exploring something that surprised me in the research: The rest we practice during the day may have just as much impact on our sleep as our nighttime routine.After diving into peer-reviewed research using Consensus AI, three simple, evidence-based practices kept rising to the top for women over 40:Mindfulness and meditationProgressive muscle relaxationGentle, mindful movement like yoga, stretching or walkingThe common thread? These practices help calm the mind, relax the body, and train our nervous system to recover—not just when we're trying to fall asleep, but throughout the day.In this episode, I share the research, my own experiences experimenting with these habits, and a simple challenge: Spend just 10 minutes each day practicing one form of intentional rest. Not because 10 minutes is magic—but because it's realistic, repeatable, and consistency is where the benefits begin.Rest isn't just something we do when we're exhausted. It's something we can practice every day.Here's to preparing for tonight's sleep...starting this morning.xoxoLorrieLoving the show? Let's connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comPower & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it hereHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & BeyondLoving the show? Let's connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

Home is being present with God and His people. In the Parable of the Lost Son, Jesus tells the story of a son who lives a reckless life but chooses to come home after a moment of sobriety and reflection. When he returns, he isn't met with what he deserves, but with love and grace. In the story, Jesus also touches on what it looks like to embody home by welcoming others in.

A Story Continued Katlyn first joined the show in February to share how she lost her husband, Riley, in a car accident at just 28 years old, leaving her to raise their 8-month-old daughter, Chloe, alone. Today's episode picks up from there — her remarriage, the birth of her son, and how it all led her into the Catholic Church. Falling in Love Again Katlyn talks candidly about the courage it took to date again after loss, meeting her husband Luke, and initially telling him it "wasn't going to work out" the moment she learned he was Catholic — before God had other plans. The Journey Into the Catholic Church From conversations with Luke's uncle, Father Mike Peters — a retired priest of the Diocese of Des Moines connected to Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Parish in Ankeny — to enrolling in OCIA, Katlyn shares how questions about Church authority, sacred tradition, and ultimately the Eucharist led her out of her Protestant upbringing and into full communion with the Church. Easter Vigil and New Life Katlyn was received into the Church at the Easter Vigil — just two days before giving birth to her son, Carson. She also shares the moving experience of having both Chloe and Carson baptized together by Father Mike. Under the Fig Tree Katlyn explains the story behind her book's title, drawn from the Gospel account of Nathanael meeting Jesus, and what it means to know that God sees us "under the fig tree" — even in our lowest moments. Her book, Under the Fig Tree: God's Faithfulness in Every Season, is available now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Follow Katlyn on Facebook for updates on upcoming book signings in the Des Moines metro. A Free Gift for Your Family Iowa Catholic Radio has partnered with My Catholic Will to offer listeners a free, legally binding will in as little as fifteen minutes — a meaningful way to protect your loved ones and put your faith into your legacy planning. #CatholicWomenNow #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicConversion #UnderTheFigTree #OCIA #CatholicFaith #Eucharist #Remarriage #GriefAndHope #CatholicPodcast Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our StationsLINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connecticut delivers! I picked up an insane haul of records from Mystic Disc in Connecticut, and on this episode I played just the deep house cuts I pulled from their bargain bin. This is just the tip of the iceberg! Tracklist for August 26, 2026 01 :: Visions feat. Magic Juan Atkins & Dianne Lynn - Coming Home (N.Y. "Danny Tenaglia" Mix) 02 :: Chezeré - Where Does Your Mind Go? (Roy's Electrik Soul Mix) 03 :: Avenue H feat. Holly - Love, Joy & Happiness (Joy Mix) 04 :: Eric Kupper pres. K-Scope - Katerpillar 05 :: Federal Hill - I've Got Something For ...

Michael Sidgwick and Michael Hamflett preview All In: London 2026 and discuss...Omega Vs Ospreay, One Winged Angel kick-out? Double juice? Is it coming home?Willow Vs Moné, can Mercedes FINALLY Win The Big One?Continental Cup Final!The Brawling Birds Spice Up Your Life!New Day Debut?!Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What happens when fitness stops being punishment and becomes a way of coming home to yourself?In this conversation, Kristin Walker sits down with longtime friend, fitness coach, podcaster and mental health advocate Aline Duriaud for a wide-ranging conversation about late-identified neurodivergence, menopause, strength training, Muay Thai, mental health, coercive control, unmasking, and the extraordinary experience of finally understanding the operating system you've been living inside all along.Aline talks candidly about receiving an ADHD diagnosis in midlife and more recently beginning to understand herself through an autistic lens. She and Kristin explore the grief that can accompany late identification, but also the enormous possibility that opens when years of therapy, self-knowledge and lived experience suddenly have a new organizing framework. They also talk about bodies.Aline shares how she moved into fitness professionally in her late 40s, becoming a certified personal trainer and later pursuing specialist training in menopause and mobility. What began as a desire to become physically strong during an extraordinarily difficult period of her life eventually led her into bodybuilding, coaching, mobility work and, in her 50s, Muay Thai.The conversation gets into something rarely discussed in conventional fitness culture: movement as nervous-system regulation. For neurodivergent women especially, physical training can offer a place to put enormous mental energy, reconnect with a body that may have felt unsafe or disconnected, learn complex systems through movement, and experience strength without turning exercise into another form of punishment.Aline also speaks openly about her own experiences with coercive control, difficult coaching relationships, mental health treatment, DBT, burnout and the danger of handing too much authority to someone simply because they call themselves a coach. The result is a thoughtful discussion about agency, boundaries and finding forms of movement—and relationships—that actually fit the person you are.And then there is Muay Thai. Aline describes what it is like to become a beginner again in her 50s, learning an intricate combat sport with an ADHD coach who sometimes explains body mechanics using kebabs, baseball bats and imaginary iron testicles. Somehow, it works. Because perhaps the point isn't perfect discipline. Perhaps the point is discovering the kind of movement that makes you want to return to your body.About Aline DuriaudAline Duriaud is a London-based certified personal trainer, fitness coach, mental health advocate and founder of Rise Strong Fitness Collective, where her work centers particularly on helping women over 40 build strength, mobility, confidence and sustainable relationships with movement.Her professional study includes personal training, strength and resistance training, menopause-focused coaching, mobility for strength and injury prevention, body composition and functional training. Her own evolving practice also includes bodybuilding and Muay Thai. Aline is the host of Flex and Flow with Aline, a podcast exploring the intersection of fitness and mental health through conversations with coaches, athletes, mental health professionals and people whose lives have been changed by movement. She also created Beyond the Borderline, a peer-focused mental health podcast that has accumulated more than 80,000 downloads.Her newest writing explores menopause, neurodivergence, fitness and her experience of learning Muay Thai in her 50s.Find AlineSubstack — Menopause & Muay Thaihttps://substack.com/@menopauseandmuaythaiInstagram — Aline Duriaudhttps://www.instagram.com/aline.duriaudRise Strong Fitness Collectivehttps://www.instagram.com/risestrongfitnesslondon/Flex and Flow with Aline — Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flex-and-flow-with-aline/id1788533409Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support.

 Is Your Subconscious Proving an Old Story? Why can two people experience the exact same event and remember it completely differently? Why does one criticism outweigh ten compliments? Why do some beliefs seem to follow us—even after our lives have changed? In this episode of Elevate Your Mind, Master Hypnotist and Subconscious Expert Rebecca Wiener McGregor explores one of the most fascinating things about the human mind: Your subconscious is always looking for evidence.   After more than twenty-two years helping people transform subconscious patterns, Rebecca has observed that our minds naturally highlight experiences that reinforce familiar beliefs—even when our circumstances have changed. In this episode, you'll discover: •  Why your subconscious filters what you notice •  How old stories continue influencing present-day experiences •  Why your nervous system responds before your conscious mind has time to think •  How relationships, leadership, money, confidence, and everyday moments are shaped by the stories your subconscious has learned •  Why transformation begins when you recognize the filter—not when you criticize yourself   One question sits at the heart of this episode: What story has your subconscious been trying to prove?   And perhaps an even more important one: What evidence have you overlooked because it didn't fit that story?   If you've ever wondered why certain patterns seem to repeat—or why you keep seeing the same evidence over and over—this conversation will give you a completely new way of understanding yourself.   Asking for a Friend Have a question you've always wanted to ask about the subconscious mind, hypnosis, relationships, confidence, money, leadership, emotional healing, manifestation, habits—or simply being human? Send it to me. The questions that feel the most vulnerable are often the ones that help the most people. Your question may become a future episode of Elevate Your Mind.   ✨ Connect with Rebecca Wiener McGregor

What if recovery isn't about getting around our pain—but learning how to be with what we feel?In this episode of Girl, Take the Lead!, Yo welcomes Lisa Ketcham-Hendrickson, somatic nurse coach and founder of Human Recovery.Drawing on more than 30 years in emergency and trauma nursing—as well as her own journey through profound loss—Lisa integrates nervous-system regulation, yoga, breathwork, somatic practices, grief work, and wellness coaching.Her work is rooted in the belief that healing is a process of coming home to ourselves—remembering the innate wholeness that has always existed beneath our conditioning, protective patterns, and the roles we have learned to carry.Five years ago, Lisa's understanding of trauma and grief became deeply personal when she lost her two oldest sons eight months apart to suicide and addiction. What followed was a healing journey that transformed not only how she understood grief, but how she understood recovery itself.At the center of Lisa's work is a simple but powerful idea:We can't heal what we don't feel.Together, Yo and Lisa explore what it means to come home to ourselves—to notice what is happening in our bodies, sit with discomfort rather than automatically avoid it, and learn to trust ourselves as a safe place again.They also explore grief beyond the loss of someone we love. Grief can accompany transitions, changing identities, ancestral wounds, letting go of old coping mechanisms, and even experiences we consider joyful.And perhaps surprisingly, making room for grief may actually expand our capacity for joy.In This Episode, We Explore:Why trauma and addiction can be connected through our desire to numb discomfortWhat it means to “come home” to ourselvesWhy we can't heal what we don't allow ourselves to feelThe grief involved in letting go of coping mechanisms that once helped us surviveHow we can honor what once protected us even when it no longer serves usWhy grief can accompany transitions—including joyful onesHow making room for grief may deepen our capacity for joyThe importance of community in healing and recoveryAncestral grief and the many forms grief can takeBecoming a safe space for our inner childHow our bodies can help us recognize a nervous-system responseLisa's sensory-journaling practice and the grounding question: “Am I safe?”Breathwork and somatic practices that can help us reconnect with our bodiesWhy healing and recovery are ongoing practices rather than destinationsAbout Lisa Ketcham-HendricksonLisa Ketcham-Hendrickson is a somatic nurse coach and founder of Human Recovery. Through Human Recovery, Lisa hopes to build community and create greater awareness of grief as a powerful and necessary part of healing. Her integrative coaching program is designed for people who are ready to come home to themselves beneath the conditioning, roles, and protective patterns they have learned to carry.Connect with LisaHuman Recovery: www.humanrecovery.lifeEmail: lisa@humanrecovery.lifeInstagram: @human.recovery.llcFacebook: Lisa Ketcham-HendricksonUpcoming Opportunities to Connect with LisaSeptember 11–13: Keynote speaker at the Denver Yoga SummitBeginning September 22: The Wild Edge of Sorrow — Embodied Book ClubNovember 12: New group cohort of the Human Recovery coaching programResource MentionedFrancis Weller — The Wild Edge of SorrowConnect With Girl, Take the Lead!

"It's not what happens. It's the story you tell yourself about what's happening." -Antonio Michael Downing On this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen Olson sits down with critically acclaimed author, speaker, and musician Antonio Michael Downing for a deeply personal conversation about identity, resilience, creativity, reinvention, belonging, and the power of storytelling. Antonio Michael Downing is the author of the acclaimed memoir Saga Boy, the novel Black Cherokee, and Stars in My Crown, and he creates music under his alter ego John Orpheus. His work explores identity, transformation, belonging, and what it takes to change the way we see ourselves. But this conversation goes far beyond books. Kristen and Antonio unpack the question so many of us eventually face: Who am I—and who am I becoming? Antonio shares how his childhood in Trinidad, his grandmother, music, sports, mentors, and the different identities he created throughout his life ultimately helped him understand himself more deeply. They talk about the experience of "trying on" different versions of yourself, what happens when those versions no longer fit, and why making peace with your past can be necessary before you can confidently choose your future. Antonio also explains how writing Saga Boy became part of his own process of coming back to himself, including conducting hundreds of hours of interviews with people from his life to reconstruct his story. The conversation then moves into one of the most powerful ideas of the episode: You have the ability to rewrite the story. Antonio explains that the events of our lives aren't necessarily the thing that defines us—the meaning and narrative we attach to those events can profoundly influence how we move forward.  You'll also hear about: Finding your identity Coming home to yourself The power of your childhood self Reinvention and personal transformation The role of sports and coaches in shaping identity Creativity as a pathway to self-discovery Antonio's musical alter ego, John Orpheus Saga Boy and the journey of becoming Black Cherokee and questions of belonging Storytelling and personal narrative Journaling and grounding Breathwork and reconnecting with yourself How problems and adversity reveal character Why identity matters in an increasingly noisy world How to consciously reshape the story you tell yourself Antonio's own mission is beautifully aligned with this conversation: "the story you tell defines you," and he believes great stories are rooted in authenticity, empathy, and integrity. This is a conversation about identity, self-discovery, resilience, and the courage to become the person you were always capable of being. Timestamps: 00:00 — Welcome to Turmeric & Tequila™ 01:01 — Meet Antonio Michael Downing 02:26 — Growing up in Trinidad & the influence of his grandmother 04:00 — Childhood, creativity & discovering his voice 06:00 — How our early identities shape who we become 08:00 — Coming home to yourself 09:30 — Sports, basketball & lessons that last a lifetime 12:30 — The coaches and mentors who shape us 14:25 — Women's sports & the power of representation 16:25 — Why knowing yourself matters more than ever 17:00 — What does it actually mean to "come home" to yourself? 17:45 — We are all at some stage of becoming 18:10 — When life forces us to rethink who we are 18:30 — The story behind Saga Boy 18:45 — Trying on different versions of yourself 19:00 — Making peace with your past 19:30 — The 10-sentence exercise for telling your life story 20:00 — Why problems reveal character 22:00 — Grounding, journaling & connecting with your subconscious 23:30 — The power to rewrite your story 24:00 — Reframing your narrative & taking back your power 30:00 — Black Cherokee: identity, belonging & becoming 34:00 — Transformation and choosing your next chapter 34:50 — John Orpheus & the power of a creative alter ego 44:00 — Antonio's books, music & where to find him Antonio Michael Downing is an Afro-Caribbean-Canadian author, artist, and speaker whose work explores identity, resilience, and the courage to reinvent yourself. Born in Trinidad and raised in Canada, he traded a successful career in tech sales for his true calling as a writer and musician — known as John Orpheus. He is the author of the memoir Saga Boy and the novel Black Cherokee, and host of Canada's top book radio show. https://www.antoniomichaeldowning.com/ https://x.com/John_Orpheus https://www.facebook.com/john.orpheus.3/ https://www.instagram.com/antoniomichaeldowning/   Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com WATCH HERE MORE LIKE THIS: https://youtu.be/ZCFQSpFoAgI?si=Erg8_2eH8uyEgYZF    https://youtu.be/piCU9JboWuY?si=qLdhFKCGdBzuAeuI  https://youtu.be/9Vs2JDzJJXk?si=dpjV31GDqTroUKWH

Prayer of Belief:Lord Jesus Christ, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever imagined, but, through you, I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared to hope. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment, and offering forgiveness. I turn from my sins and receive you as Savior. Amen.If you would like to pray with or have questions for a pastor, please contact us! Call us at 505-292-5444 and leave a message or visit https://hopechurchabq.com/contact-us and a pastor will return your message.https://hopechurchabq.com/  / hopeabq    / hopechurchabq  https://hopechurchabq.com/newsletter

Knowing that rest is important is one thing. Actually making time for it is another.In today's episode of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we're taking everything we've started exploring throughout our August Rest Series and putting it into practice.I'll walk you through a simple, realistic way to create a personal rest routine that fits your life—without adding one more thing to your to-do list.We'll revisit the Habit Thrive habit loop of Cue. Routine. Reward. and use it to make restoration a natural part of your day.You'll learn how to anchor your rest practice to an existing routine, create a minimum version for busy days, and recognize the small rewards that encourage the habit to stick.Most importantly, you'll discover that rest isn't about perfection—it's about creating a rhythm of recovery that supports the life you want to live.This week's challenge is simple: Choose one small rest practice, attach it to something you already do, and try it for seven days with curiosity—not judgment. Because the goal isn't to build the perfect routine. It's to make rest a familiar, dependable part of your everyday life.xoxoLorrieLoving the show? Let's connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comPower & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it hereHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & BeyondLoving the show? Let's connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

We're not home, but we're never outside God's reach and we have a story to tell. Reality Carpinteria pastor Adam Smith continues our summer series in the Psalms with a sermon from Psalm 107.

Evan Bradds is returning to his alma mater, Belmont University, where he was a two-time AP All-American Honorable Mention and the program's all-time leading scorer during the Division I era. After his playing career, Bradds quickly rose through the coaching ranks, gaining experience at the highest levels of basketball and ultimately becoming the second-youngest head coach in Division I basketball. Now, he returns to Nashville with the opportunity to lead the program where he made his name. Bradds' coaching journey has taken him through some of the most respected organizations in basketball. Most recently at Duke, he was part of a team that won 35 games, while his NBA experience with the Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz gave him the opportunity to be instrumental in the development of players like Walker Kessler, Keyonte George, and Grant Williams. He also worked alongside some of the game's most respected coaches, including Joe Mazzulla, Brad Stevens, and Ime Udoka, experiences that have helped shape his approach as a coach. Bradds now takes over a Belmont program coming off an MVC Championship under Casey Alexander, with several key pieces returning and expectations remaining high. Belmont's tradition and consistent success have established a standard that Bradds will be expected to maintain, but his familiarity with the program and experience across basketball's highest levels make this a particularly exciting new era for the Bruins. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow and subscribe @NotEvenD2 Enjoy the episode!

Hello lovely. I'm Lauren, a meditation teacher, counsellor and positive behaviour support practitioner here in South Australia. This podcast is only possible with listener support on Patreon. If around a thousand of us join there, I'll be able to remove the ads and keep sharing these practices, plus extra meditations, webinars and nervous system reset resources. If you'd like to support the podcast, the link is :   https://www.patreon.com/cw/laurenostrowskifenton. As a patron, you'll receive things like exclusive bonus meditations and practices, behind‑the‑scenes updates and gentle letters from me, and early access to new series and courses. If this podcast has helped you feel a little less alone, please consider "paying it forward" by supporting on Patreon. Your contribution helps cover the costs of creating this work and keeps these episodes free for others who may be going through a hard time and can't afford to pay.

Hello lovely. I'm Lauren, a meditation teacher, counsellor and positive behaviour support practitioner here in South Australia. This podcast is only possible with listener support on Patreon. If around a thousand of us join there, I'll be able to remove the ads and keep sharing these practices, plus extra meditations, webinars and nervous system reset resources. If you'd like to support the podcast, the link is :   https://www.patreon.com/cw/laurenostrowskifenton. As a patron, you'll receive things like exclusive bonus meditations and practices, behind‑the‑scenes updates and gentle letters from me, and early access to new series and courses. If this podcast has helped you feel a little less alone, please consider "paying it forward" by supporting on Patreon. Your contribution helps cover the costs of creating this work and keeps these episodes free for others who may be going through a hard time and can't afford to pay.  

Altium Develop brings the full Altium Designer experience — plus multi-board and harness design and cloud collaboration — to individual designers and small teams, without paying for enterprise features you'll never use: https://www.altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=ontrack-podcast&utm_content=altium-is-coming-home-to-the-designer After 40 years as effectively a single-product company, Altium has repackaged its offering into Altium Develop, Teams, and Enterprise — and a lot of individual designers are asking what it means for them. In this episode of the Altium OnTrack Podcast, host Zach Peterson sits down with Lawrence Romine, senior director of marketing at Altium, to explain the "homecoming": a deliberate return of focus to the individual PCB designer who made Altium Designer the industry standard in the first place. Lawrence traces the company's story from its founding in Hobart, Tasmania, through the rise of Altium 365 during COVID, to why the enterprise pivot left some solo designers feeling left behind — and how the new packaging is meant to fix exactly that. You'll get a clear breakdown of the three offerings — Develop (a PCB-centric, "you choose it" proposition for up to five users), Teams (out-of-the-box collaboration), and Enterprise (fully governed, tailored deployments for regulated industries like automotive, medical, and aerospace) — all built on the same Altium Designer and Altium 365 you already know. Lawrence and Zach dig into pricing , why you shouldn't pay for capabilities you'll never use, how Altium prioritizes new feature development, and a hint at a new Altium Designer release that should feel a lot more like the big annual splash releases of 2015–2020. If you're an individual designer, a contract shop, or a small team wondering where you fit, this one's for you.

What happens when one deleted text turns into a full-blown story in your head—or when you find yourself dreading coming home to your own spouse? This week, we're talking about the stories we tell ourselves in marriage and how those internal narratives can quietly become the lens through which we see our entire relationship. From deleted texts and phone privacy to resentment, emotional disconnection, trust, marriage communication and feeling unhappy at home, I'm breaking down how assumptions can start feeling like facts—and how quickly we begin looking for evidence that proves the story we've already written about our partner. The question I keep coming back to: What story is each spouse telling themselves… and is it actually true? If you've ever overanalyzed your spouse's behavior, questioned their intentions, felt disconnected in your marriage or wondered whether your relationship problems are as bad as they feel in your head, this episode is for you. ASK ANON @ https://www.thehornyhousewifepodcast.com FOLLOW ME @THHpod SPONSORS: Beducated: Click the Iink HERE to start your journey today or go to: https://beduc.at/pd2632-jordyn Uberlube: Get 10% off + free shipping at https://www.uberlube.com using promo code HOUSEWIFE BlueChew: Buy 2 months of BlueChew Gold and get your 3rd month FREE at https://www.bluechew.com using promo code HOUSEWIFE Popstar: Get 20% off your purchase at https://www.popstarlabs.com/hornyhousewife using promo code hornyhousewife

What happens when one deleted text turns into a full-blown story in your head—or when you find yourself dreading coming home to your own spouse? This week, we're talking about the stories we tell ourselves in marriage and how those internal narratives can quietly become the lens through which we see our entire relationship. From deleted texts and phone privacy to resentment, emotional disconnection, trust, marriage communication and feeling unhappy at home, I'm breaking down how assumptions can start feeling like facts—and how quickly we begin looking for evidence that proves the story we've already written about our partner. The question I keep coming back to: What story is each spouse telling themselves… and is it actually true? If you've ever overanalyzed your spouse's behavior, questioned their intentions, felt disconnected in your marriage or wondered whether your relationship problems are as bad as they feel in your head, this episode is for you. ASK ANON @ https://www.thehornyhousewifepodcast.comFOLLOW ME @THHpod SPONSORS: Uberlube: Get 10% off + free shipping at https://www.uberlube.com using promo code HOUSEWIFE BlueChew: Buy 2 months of BlueChew Gold and get your 3rd month FREE at https://www.bluechew.com using promo code HOUSEWIFE Popstar: Get 20% off your purchase at https://www.popstarlabs.com/hornyhousewife using promo code hornyhousewife

In this first actual play of Jamais Vu: A Story of Coming Home, Ben remembers something about his school days. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here

BIG NEWS GEOFFS!!! Come on in, the water's fiiiine. This week Madison is talking about a new beauty craze where people are literally injecting themselves with cadaver fat! Spencer tells us all about another craze…smoking embalming fluid?! We've got an obituary for a chaotic gal, one for a man just trying to get closer to the lord and of course, some dumb.ass.criminallllllls!     Please rate and review wherever you listen!   Watch us on YouTube: Youtube.com/@obitchuarypodcast   Buy our book: prh.com/obitchuary   Come see us live on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com   Join our Patreon: Patreon.com/cultliter   Follow along online: @obitchuarypod on Twitter & Instagram @obitchuarypodcast on TikTok   Check out Spencer's other podcast Cult Liter wherever you're listening!   Sources: https://www.helmsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/tim-schrandt https://www.newspapers.com/image/1169633885/?article=f9b16c53-1123-4a96-954b-f1240ce2b017&terms=zombie&search-id=c2faf9a7-184d-4292-a686-2ded0da20d23&search-rank=31 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/15/obituaries/alan-hurwitz-dead-coronavirus.html https://www.myrenuva.com/about https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/articles/understanding-fat-based-fillers-alloclae-renuva-lipoderma-and-more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL3cCoe8dHg https://nypost.com/2023/06/19/human-cadaver-tissue-could-be-the-secret-to-looking-younger/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRDRH3Bk1EF/?hl=en https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/zombie-filler-dead-peoples-fat-is-the-latest-beauty-trend/articleshow/132373078.cms https://www.allureesthetic.com/body/zombie-bbl/ https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/13/style/alloclae-glp-1-cadaver-fat-interview https://theweek.com/health/alloclae-zombie-filler-trend-cosmetic-surgery https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/29/a-dead-persons-fat-pumped-into-your-body-why-the-zombie-filler-trend-has-some-experts-spooked-antiviral https://people.com/plastic-surgeons-can-now-inject-donor-fat-from-cadavers-11913124 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/mar/26/cadaver-fat-injections-ask-ugly https://www.newspapers.com/image/1163082419/?article=4b8c8ac4-ff26-40ed-b77c-57f183d31ce4&terms=%22embalmed%22&search-id=d2b5bb54-fc1f-48d2-8fb8-fe88df012609&search-rank=6 https://www.justice.gov/archive/ndic/pubs11/12208/index.htm https://www.abc27.com/news/addiction-experts-warn-parents-about-teens-smoking-embalming-fluid/ https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/police-say-pa-man-used-brain-preserving-fluid-to-soak-marijuana/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/1299623059/?search-id=1bf2c101-d458-4ee9-b286-de724096cd4f&search-rank=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/962178434/?search-id=1bf2c101-d458-4ee9-b286-de724096cd4f&search-rank=10 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1260759339/?search-id=7b196d06-174b-4ed7-a4bc-004dc98c49ef&search-rank=13 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Operation Midnight Hammer through the eyes of the people who flew it. "Glib" was the intelligence officer for the 55th Fighter Squadron, the Wild Weasels who flew Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses ahead of the B-2 strike on Iran. Watch the three-part documentary series on Afterburn Defense: Part I: https://youtu.be/MgQ_X3Td8a4 Part II: https://youtu.be/GzdL6NMYDso Part III: https://youtu.be/Xc22-2RaGSY This is the full interview. His job was to know the threat better than anyone in the squadron. In this conversation, he talks about the night the reporting was bad enough that he told a pilot to be prepared, what it is like to brief men whose wives and children you know, how a squadron built its own targeting picture when the strategic intelligence was not enough, and what he did on the ground while they were over Iran. Before Iran, the 55th Fighter Squadron fought over Yemen in Operation Rough Rider, a sustained air campaign against Houthi surface-to-air threats. What they learned there is the reason the F-16 Block 50 and the AGM-88 HARM were part of the strike package on June 21st, 2025. These interviews were recorded between December 2025 and January 2026 and preserve firsthand accounts from pilots, maintainers, intelligence officers, and logistics airmen who were there. 0:00 Building the Threat Picture Before Deployment 2:38 A Contested Environment Again 7:15 The Night I Thought My Pilots Would Die 8:35 Finding Out About Operation Midnight Hammer 14:26 The Night of the Mission 20:21 What the Squadron Did That Nobody Sees Have a story? Want to Connect? Advertise? https://theafterburnpodcast.com/contact/

Eli44 grew up in Texas, took to the streets at a young age, did his first bid in the Texas Department of Corrections where he joined the Tango Blasts, and then caught a nearly 15 year federal sentence that sent him into federal medium security facilities and federal penitentiaries where he spent nearly a decade navigating the gang politics, the violence, and the disciplinary transfers that define life as a Tango Blast inside the federal system. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares what being a Tango Blast inside the federal system actually looks like — the rules, the politics, the violence, and the specific survival mindset that nearly 10 years inside some of the most brutal federal facilities in the country required of him — and what finally getting out and turning his life completely around actually took after everything those years produced. _____________________________________________  #crimestory #prison #truecrimestories _____________________________________________ Thank you to FACTOR & HIMS for sponsoring this episode: Factor: Head to https://factormeals.com/lockedin50off and use code lockedin50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until! _____________________________________________ Hims: Visit https://hims.com/lockedin to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. _____________________________________________ Connect with Eli44: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_eli44/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd1XjhE0mMb34j-FwQsez3A/feed TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereal_eli44 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Growing Up in Austin 01:47 Finding the Streets and Music 04:21 Early Hustle and First Arrests 05:59 The Katrina Clash and Carrying a Weapon 08:00 The Music Scene and Getting Deeper 10:10 Jack Boys and Robberies 13:29 Caught with Drugs and a Gun 15:31 Going to TDC and Getting Initiated 18:00 Life in the State Prison 20:00 The Music Blows Up 22:00 Returning to the Drug Game 24:04 The Setup and Getting Caught 34:00 The Arrest and Aftermath 36:48 The Feds Get Involved 40:35 Cartel Pressure and Family Threats 44:00 Federal Sentence and Time in County 47:59 Life in the Federal Pen 54:00 The Politics of the Yard 01:04:00 A Standoff and Stealing an Amp 01:09:00 The Theft and Its Consequences 01:13:00 A Show of Force and Diplomacy 01:20:00 A Fight and a Stabbing 01:29:00 Spiritual Awakening at Atwater 01:36:00 The SMU Program 01:44:00 Meeting Kodak Black 01:50:00 The Horrors of the SMU 01:55:00 Texas Syndicate Rivalry 02:00:00 Life After the SMU 02:00:04 The SMU Experience 02:02:30 Coming Home and New Beginnings 02:04:55 Current Life and Outreach _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBick

In 2016, a first-time director captured something on film he never intended to, and the people who've heard about what's buried in that footage tend to wish they hadn't.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-cominghomeSOURCES and RESOURCES:“Coming Home” by JRT McMahon: https://www.creepypasta.com/coming-home/WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 07, 2026