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    Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman
    Love Thy Stranger: The Radical Origins of Western Compassion

    Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 36:10


    What did it mean to be a good person in the ancient world, and what did ancient cultures say about how we should treat one another? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss Jesus' teachings, the cultural norms of his time, and how early Christians changed his message.

    Latter Day Struggles
    411: Inaugural Live Fellowship Recording

    Latter Day Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 64:50


    Send us a Positive Review!Join us for this one-time-only recording of our FIRST Latter Day Struggles "Live Fellowship"!  What is this, you ask?  Valerie has decided to offer a gathering place for those on the LDS and surrounding faith expansion journey wanting consistent (2x/month!) connection with her to go deeper into the mind & heart expanding content on both the Monday and Friday tracks of the Latter Day Struggles podcast.  In this opening gathering, Valerie explored with those in attendance how both The Family Proclamation to the World and the call of Clark Gilbert to the Q12 are reflections of a historical moment and a choice point that all organizations confront as they grow.  The question?   Do we adapt to a more connected and pluralistic world that is experiencing an awakening of light and truth? Or do we double down in fear-based conformity? This amazing interactive Fellowship Live episode gives you a taste of how your faith journey can move beyond a passive listening experience and towards active healing and connection with other seekers like yourself.   Jump in now and you can become a founding shaper of the first cohesive and intentional community of individuals whose LDS faith journey was an entry point into their greatest spiritual growth and evolution.  If you listened and this is for you, jump into the Latter Day Struggles LIVE FELLOWSHIP by clicking on the link below and enroll.  Timestamps:00:00 Welcome: Why Seeing Faces Matters 00:51 Building a Faith-Expansion Community 02:33 What a "Sangha" Is 04:14 How the Fellowship Works 05:23 What This Space Is (and Isn't) 07:43 Ground Rules: Staying with Growth 09:28 Why Context Heals 10:48 The Family Proclamation & Clark Gilbert 13:57 America and the LDS Church as Parallel Institutions 15:52 Master Narratives & Threatened Identity 19:38 Retrench or Adapt: The Choice Point 27:00 Discussion: Authoritarian Systems vs. Healthy Communities 32:54 Pocket Communities Over Polarization 34:08 Seeing the System with Compassion 37:50 Why Narrative Change Feels Threatening 40:00 High-Level Language vs. Real-Life Details 42:42 Moving Beyond Fixed Rules 46:45 Transcend & Include 51:37 Rethinking Prophecy 56:13 Our Role in the Larger Awakening 01:00:16 Closing: Breakout Groups & What's NextSupport the showSupport the show Listen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODES Friday Episodes Annual Access $89 Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10 Valerie's Support & Processing Groups Gift a Scholarship Download Free Resources Visit our Website

    Meaningful Minutes with Niki Olsen
    234. Caring for Everyone While Holding Yourself Together: Ask A Therapist

    Meaningful Minutes with Niki Olsen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 23:13


    Send us a text message if you have a question you want answered on the podcast.When you're the one everyone depends on, it can feel like there's no space left for you to fall apart. This episode is for the quiet kind of exhaustion that comes from loving people through hard things while trying to hold your own life together.Niki answers listener questions about caring for a medically fragile child without losing your marriage, supporting a teen who speaks harshly about themselves, walking beside a spouse with depression, and coping with the heartbreak of an adult child creating distance.Instead of quick fixes, this episode offers small ways to stay connected when life feels heavy. Gentle ways to respond when words hurt. Compassion that doesn't require you to abandon your boundaries. And hope that even when relationships shift or strain, healing and direction are still possible.If you're tired, stretched thin, or quietly grieving something no one else fully sees, this episode will remind you that you are not alone, not broken, and not without support._______________________________Links mentioned in this episode:The LDS Mental Health Podcast Episode 222: Handling Boundaries Set for Youwww.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog/222 _______________________________Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources:

    Grace Church, Bath Campus
    Rooted – Compassion in Action

    Grace Church, Bath Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 48:41


    A Moment with Joni Eareckson Tada

    Dress yourself up in compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. This “clothing” will draw attention to God in a good way. -------- 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.

    Trumpets of Tirzah
    Sanctified Compassion That Doesn't Cost You Your Peace!

    Trumpets of Tirzah

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 13:59


    Sanctified Compassion That Doesn't Cost You Your Peace!Hello, beloved! Our study has been pretty eye-opening, right? Today, Pastor Carina discusses the importance of compassion, setting healthy boundaries, and how compassion leads to personal growth so you can keep your peace.Pastor Carina is a Christian life coach, Keynote Speaker, and Mentor who God has uniquely gifted to activate others in the body of Christ. She carries an anointing to stir dormant callings, awaken spiritual gifts, and ignite Kingdom assignments,  empowering believers to step boldly into their God-given identity, walk in divine purpose, and bear lasting fruit for His glory. She's the Founder of Trumpets of Tirzah, an international apostolic center for women that facilitates purpose discovery, Kingdom lifestyle practices, and biblical leadership disciplines so that women can live, and lead, a "new creation" life that reflects Jesus. Her personal coaching, group mentoring, and Tirzah University courses provide keys of radical transformation that launch women into spheres of influence around the world.Tirzah University is the only educational institution in the world that focuses on the Apostolic role of women in the body of Christ while educating, equipping and empowering women to walk confidently in their God-given role. Come study with us: www.TirzahUniversity.com Your support plants seeds and grows the Kingdom of God! We are a 501c3 - www.trumpetsoftirzah.com/donateLuxury anointing oils and anointing lotions: https://www.trumpetsoftirzah.com/category/anointingAnd take a look at how we are sharing the gospel through film:https://www.trumpetsoftirzah.com/mastersmedia******************************************************** Awaken. Arise. Advance.https://www.trumpetsoftirzah.comDo you want your Christian product advertised on our podcast? Book your ad on Fiver.https://www.fiverr.com/s/NNLl8pN Get your Amplified Bible: https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1223731&item_no=0446538We host in-person and virtual events. Check out our website events page to join in the fun. We are a community of women leaders with creative hearts desiring to follow the examples of Jesus above all else. We are located in the heart of Temecula, CA.Let's connect and journey through life together! We are a mature community of Kingdom believers standing bolding in God's truth and partnering with the Holy Spirit.Shopping for Christian gifts? Here's a link to discounted quality gifts: https://www.christianbook.com/page/gifts?event=AFF&p=1223731Engage daily with us! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trumpetsoftirzah/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@trumpetsoftirzahLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/trumpetsoftirzah iHeart Radio  ⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-trumpets-of-tirzah-120477377/⁠ Amazon Music. ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c0203ed1-9b85-426a-85f5-5350e82ab730/trumpets-of-tirzah⁠ Apple Podcasts. ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trumpets-of-tirzah/id1551900025⁠ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4DCT4KBVsmzfnqyobR4ZwF Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trumpets-of-tirzah/id1551900025YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TrumpetsofTirzahRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5936184spiritual authority,holy spirit power,spiritual growth,authority in christ,faith over fear,christian motivation,grow your faith,kingdom builders live,kingdom message,apostolic preaching,apostolic faith church,live wednesday,christian live stream,digital discipleship,digital disciple ministries,bible study,faith,jesus,prayer,sermon,trust god,christian virtual fellowship,faith journey,holy spirit understanding,glory of love,believe in miracles,inspire, Disciple makers podcast,Female Christian speakers YouTube, kingdom faith coach, grow your faith today, living as a christian in todays world, inner healing podcast

    The Daily Dharma
    Sitting with our Pain

    The Daily Dharma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 13:01


    In this episode, we explore how we can learn to be present with our own pain.Thoughts or questions you'd like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.

    Memoirs of an LDS Therapist
    Teamwork, Revelation, and Compassion: How to Build Spiritual Unity Without Perfection

    Memoirs of an LDS Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 13:43


    Welcome to the Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher Podcast, hosted by Maurice Harker — a faith-based resource for individuals and couples seeking stronger marriages, deeper self-mastery, and practical gospel-centered healing.Important note: This podcast and its programs are not officially affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are created by people who strive to live its teachings and apply them to real-life challenges.In this episode, Maurice teaches how to build spiritual unity inside imperfect teams — whether in marriage, family, church callings, or personal projects.You'll learn:Why being on a team naturally improves follow-through and accountabilityHow to foster spiritual chemistry instead of criticism or controlWhy compassion matters when teammates make mistakesHow revelation often comes through unexpected peopleWhy discovering the goodness in others changes everythingHow to create shared spiritual experiences that invite guidance from GodWhy humility opens the door to miracles in relationshipsHow to stop expecting perfection and start enjoying progressMaurice also shares powerful stories from his mission and professional experience showing how God works through ordinary people — and why learning to recognize divine effort in others transforms marriages and teams.If you're trying to heal relationships, strengthen unity, and stop carrying everything alone, this episode will give you perspective, language, and practical tools you can apply immediately.For deeper gospel-centered training, visit lazaruslectures.com or life-changingservices.org to explore Marriage Repair Workshops and Lazarus Lectures.

    Radiant Reflections (Audio)
    Compassion Week | February 22nd, 2026

    Radiant Reflections (Audio)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026


    Radiant Life Church Podcast

    Royski's Club Compassion Podcast & Royski’s Rad 90’s Alternative Podcast
    Episode 363: Club Compassion Podcast #363 (Melodic House & Techno and Tech House) - Royski

    Royski's Club Compassion Podcast & Royski’s Rad 90’s Alternative Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 64:52


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    Rocky Creek
    Contagious Compassion

    Rocky Creek

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 43:03


    Jesus engaged and healed a man with leprosy, restoring him to community. We find our hope in a Savior who isn't repelled by our condition.

    Rocky Creek
    Contagious Compassion

    Rocky Creek

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 43:03


    Jesus engaged and healed a man with leprosy, restoring him to community. We find our hope in a Savior who isn't repelled by our condition.

    Alliance Bible Church - Mequon, Wisconsin
    The Apocalypse: A Church That Wouldn't Say “No”

    Alliance Bible Church - Mequon, Wisconsin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 29:41


    What happens when a church is full of love, but unwilling to say “no”? We'll examine Jesus' sobering warning to Thyatira, a vibrant and compassionate church that drifted into dangerous compromise. Discover why real love requires discernment, why repentance is more than regret, and how holding fast to Christ is the only path to lasting life.We'll approach this in three movements:1) The pathology of permissiveness2) The prognosis of permissiveness3) The prescription for permissivenessText: Revelation 2:18-29

    Parkwood Preaching
    Episode 713: Compassion Makes the Difference

    Parkwood Preaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 33:27


    Compassion, God, Bible, Parkwood, Barefield

    Shadow Work, WTF?
    Inside the MAFS Drama: Mean Girl Dynamics, Projection & Attachment Styles Decoded LIVE with Stella

    Shadow Work, WTF?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 54:22


    Stella from MAFS sit's down with Caitlin to unpack her relationship and mean girl drama.You saw the dinner party chaos - now hear the psychology behind it.Stella sits down with Caitlin to unpack her relationship, the mean girl drama she was targeted by, and what was really happening beneath the surface.They go deep on:The anxious/avoidant dance Stella used to live in (and what shifted)Why “boring” can be the first sign of secure attachmentThe mean girl hierarchy, projection, and subtle power plays at the tableWhat not reacting actually communicates in high-conflict spacesHow real support looks (spoiler: not your friends yelling “fuck him!” on repeat)Compassion without reconciliation (aka: you can have empathy and still say NO)How to watch reality TV like free therapy instead of a public hangingWhether you're watching MAFS or not, this episode will change how you see relationship drama — on screen and in your own life.If you love this episode please like, share and subscribe. Find us on socials here:Caitlin: https://www.instagram.com/complete_bycaitlin/Stella: https://www.instagram.com/mickstella_/

    The Weekly Transit: Astrology
    #348 Mercury Retrograde in Pisces

    The Weekly Transit: Astrology

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 37:46


    Five transits this week, highlighted by Mercury Retrograde in Pisces. The fantasy is visible — we can see what we want to build — but in order to bring it into reality, we have to face what's been fermenting in the dark. This week we're getting into the swamp, curling up in the fetal position, and recalibrating who we are. Three planets and the North Node in Pisces right now — is anyone else feeling a little delirious? Compassion, compassion, compassion.(04:28) – The Sun in Pisces Square the Moon in Gemini 5°54'(10:01) – Mercury Retrograde in Pisces 22°33'(21:06)– The Sun Conjunct the North Node Retrograde in Pisces 8°(23:10) – Mercury Retrograde Conjunct Venus in Pisces 22°(25:47) – Mars in Aquarius Square Uranus in Taurus 27°Get the Guide for Saturn in Aries⁠⁠Join my conversation with Dallisa Hocking about the astrology for February, 2026⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the 2026 Astrology Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠my Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theweeklytransit.com/

    First Church Orlando
    A Revolution of Kindness | A Revolution of Compassion

    First Church Orlando

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 31:58


    Today we continue our sermon series "A Revolution of Kindness." Pastor Vance shares a sermon "A Revolution of Compassion" referencing Luke 10:25-37.While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-cardGiving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-nowMissed a past service? Check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from.Like and Subscribe for more First Church content.Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

    Decoding Westworld
    Ep. 100 - 'The Pitt' S2E07 Shows When Compassion Is Needed The Most

    Decoding Westworld

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 89:41


    In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what's going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt.Why would Apple buy the rights to Severance? Will Paramount's latest gambit to buy WBD succeed? And what the heck is going on with Stephen Colbert over at Late Night and his interview with James Talarico? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:The Pitt Season 2 Episode 8 (HBO Max)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):02:30 - TV NewsApple Buys Severance for $70MMNetflix reopens Paramount talksStephen Colbert's FCC FiascoCBS Denies blocking interviewSpider-Noir gets May 27 Release DateBW Corner:Anderson Cooper leaves 60 MinutesPeter Attia not being firedHOTD Season 3 Teaser Trailer50:00 - The Pitt Season 2Episode 7 - 2:00 P.M.Links:Listen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mindrolling with Raghu Markus
    Ep. 634 – Meeting Maharaj-ji with Mirabai Bush

    Mindrolling with Raghu Markus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 57:10


    Check out Mirabai's archived podcast series on the Be Here Now Network.In this episode, Raghu and Mirabai chat about:Mirabai's leap of faith: leaving her PhD program, going to India, and becoming a devotee of Maharaj-jiThe mystery of timing and how a single moment can quietly change the course of a lifeA silent meditation retreat that unexpectedly prepared Mirabai to meet Maharaj-jiHow one moment with Maharaj-ji expanded Mirabai's sense of being alive and transformed her inner worldSurrendering control: how Maharaj-ji taught Ram Dass to release the need to manage realityThe sacred symbolism and devotional practice of touching a guru's feetThe miracle of childbirth and Mirabai's profound experiences with home birthAbout Mirabai Bush:In addition to being one of Love Serve Remember Foundation's respected board members, Mirabai Bush is a devotee of Neem Karoli Baba and spent time with him in India from 1971 to 1972. Along with Ram Dass, she is the co-author of Compassion in Action: Setting Out on the Path of Service and Walking Each Other Home. Mirabai is Senior Fellow and founder of the Center on Contemplative Mind in Society, which encourages contemplative practice and perspective in American life in order to create a more just, compassionate and reflective society. Mirabai has also worked with Google on a workplace course called ‘Search Inside Yourself' and with the US Army on a program for chaplains and medics. She is editor of Contemplation Nation: How Ancient Practices are Changing the Way We Live, co-author of Contemplative Practices in Higher Education: Powerful Methods To Transform Teaching and Learning, and author of Working with Mindfulness. Keep up with Mirabai on her website and don't forget to grab her latest book, Almost Home. “I just fell down at his feet. I never thought I would bow to a guru, but it wasn't a decision; I was just there. In those first moments, he just expanded my sense of what it could mean to be human, to be on this planet. There is so much more to it than I had thought.” –Mirabai BushSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Triggered and True
    (Ep. 68) A Roadmap to True Freedom – Science, Stillness, and the Compassion Method

    Triggered and True

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 47:57


    In this powerful conversation, host Brian Freise sits down with Laura Duncan to explore why discipline and productivity alone can't deliver lasting freedom, and why learning to be still might be the most radical and healing thing we can do.Drawing from Andrew Huberman's podcast on brain science, Cal Newport's Deep Work, and timeless biblical wisdom (Psalm 46:10, John 8), they unpack:Why constant stimulation (phones, email, multitasking) blocks memory consolidation, learning, and real restHow boredom is often a disguised cry for connection, especially connection with ourselvesWhy forced abstinence (e.g. quitting social media cold turkey) rarely creates freedom, true freedom comes from connection, not just behavior changeThe neuroscience behind “gap time” and how brief moments of stillness actually accelerate neuroplasticityHow Jesus modeled living beyond the mundane by regularly withdrawing into stillness and presenceA dead-simple daily practice: the 5-minute attunement exercise → 2–3 minutes of silence → Gently notice body sensations, thoughts, and emotions (no fixing) → Anchor with one true-self word or feelingWhether you're overwhelmed by busyness, struggling with insomnia despite discipline, or just feel disconnected even when you're “doing all the right things,” this episode offers both the why (science + scripture) and the how (a practical starting point).

    Cover Band Confidential's Podcast
    Episode 417: Business vs Friendship: Do We Fire Our Injured Singer?

    Cover Band Confidential's Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 35:55


    What do you do when your lead singer can't physically perform… but he's your friend of 15 years?In this clip, we break down a real listener dilemma:A founding member and frontman is dealing with serious health issues. He's struggling on stage. Summer weddings and private events are booked. Expectations are high.Do you protect the brand?Do you protect the friendship?Is an ultimatum ever the right move in a working cover band?We talk through:• Band leadership and hard conversations• Business vs friendship in a cover band• How to handle declining performance• Adding members vs firing someone• Compassion vs protecting your reputation• Real-world musician conflict resolutionIf you're in a wedding band, corporate band, or long-running cover band, this is one of the toughest scenarios you'll ever face.Drop your thoughts in the comments — what would YOU do?

    Kollel Toras Chaim  Likutei Moharan
    The Secrets of Jewish Compassion

    Kollel Toras Chaim Likutei Moharan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 27:06


    3rd shiur - R' Moshe Chaim Eade Likutei Moharan Torah 7 Tinyana.Subscribe to our WhatsApp status for exclusive updates, short clips and more. We are also available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.Download our english and hebrew pamphlets here

    St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Christian Church Lexington, Ma Podcast

    Today is on the Church calendar is Judgement (Meatfare) Sunday in which we hear the Epistle and Gospel readings which focus on how we are to live our life, and that is to have compassion for all.How?Listen…

    Therapy and Theology
    S11 E2 | "What Does It Mean To Be Mentally Healthy?" With Jim Cress

    Therapy and Theology

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 44:16


    In today's world, it can feel like stress is unavoidable. Is constant pressure and burnout just part of life now? How can we protect our mental health with so much pulling at us?In this episode, you'll learn:How to identify stressors in our life and assess how you're really doing.What to do when you feel overwhelmed by shame.Practical scripts you can borrow to reach out to someone when you need help.Four essential questions to ask your loved ones as you support their mental health journey.Links and Resources We Mention in This Episode:We're grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Youth Mental Health Coach program — a biblically grounded, clinically excellent training to help you support youth facing today's most common mental health challenges. Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.Subscribe here to receive new Therapy & Theology episodes straight to your inbox.Want a chance to be featured on Listener Mail? Leave Lysa, Jim, or Joel a message or a question right here.If you'd like to give a gift today so Therapy & Theology can reach even more women in their desperate moments, go to proverbs31.org/givenow.Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

    Green Dreamer: Sustainability and Regeneration From Ideas to Life
    Vanessa Machado de Oliveira: Sensing into collapse and what it is asking of us

    Green Dreamer: Sustainability and Regeneration From Ideas to Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 67:27


     How do we sit with our fears and discomforts around collapse? What might we miss when we demand quick fixes, takeaways, and summaries — without allowing our bodies to ferment and feel through the practices and experiences that could move us more deeply? And what does it mean to retune our literacy of the languages of the Earth?In this episode, Green Dreamer's Kaméa Chayne speaks with Vanessa Machado Oliveira, whose latest book is Outgrowing Modernity: Navigating Complexity, Complicity, and Collapse with Accountability and Compassion.Join us as we hold up a mirror to reflect on questions of complicity and collapse — while sensing into what these fractured times may be asking of us.We invite you to…tune in and subscribe to Green Dreamer via any podcast app;tap into our bonus extended and video version of this conversation on Patreon here;and read highlights from these conversations via Kaméa's newsletter here.Song feature: Goodnight Moon Child by Beautiful Chorus

    How Soccer Explains Leadership Podcast
    Jim Spence – Faithfulness and Leading with Compassion

    How Soccer Explains Leadership Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 72:10


    In Episode 191, Phil and Paul sat down with Jim Spence, founder of Sports Quest, to explore a 30-year journey of soccer ministry, leadership development, and faithful obedience. Jim shares how a young Englishman with dreams of professional cricket became a lifelong soccer missionary in Houston, Texas. Through stories of shattered athletic dreams, ministry pivots, and hard-earned leadership wisdom, Jim reveals how sport can be a powerful platform for sharing Christ and shaping lives. From apologizing to players to navigating burnout, this conversation is packed with practical leadership insights for coaches, parents, and ministry leaders alike. Resources and Links from this Episode ·                 Sports Quest Website ·                 Uncut Video of the Episode ·                 HSEL Facebook Group ·                 Warrior Way Soccer ·                 Paul's email address ·                 Nations United Website (World Cup Resources) ·                 Phil's email for DISC Training  

    The Shape of a Circle | Everyday Discipleship
    173. Compassion & Coming Near or Far (with AI)

    The Shape of a Circle | Everyday Discipleship

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 31:52


    Is AI making everything easier and bringing us together, or is about to fragment and virtual us further?  Brian and Cammie tag four dilemmas AI is developing, and how to compassion finds the AI answers to pulling us closer to Jesus and others in the middle of those dilemmas.     

    Sahaja Yoga Meditation Podcasts
    Chakra #4: The Anahat (Heart) – Compassion & Security.

    Sahaja Yoga Meditation Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 56:41


    The Anahat (Heart) is the home of Self, Soul, Spirit, Atma, all one and meaning the same. Time and time again Her Holiness Shri Mataji has told us: ‘You are nothing but your eternal Spirit.’ This centre has to be treated with the greatest respect and understanding. Pure love, which enlightens all, is the true quality of the Heart.

    Labor Pains: Dealing with infertility and loss during pregnancy or infancy.
    Episode 59 ~ From Fiancée to Widow: Carol's Story of Love, Loss, and Life After Sudden Death

    Labor Pains: Dealing with infertility and loss during pregnancy or infancy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 55:30


    Four months before her wedding, Carol became a widow.In November 2019, Carol's fiancé died suddenly of a massive heart attack — just as they were preparing to begin their married life together. What followed was shock, brain fog, financial fear, physical grief symptoms, and the painful unraveling of identity.In this deeply honest conversation, Carol shares what it means to lose not just a partner — but your future. She opens up about survival mode, widow's fire, the unexpected physical toll of grief, navigating finances alone, and why the second year can be harder than the first.This episode is raw, real, and compassionate — for anyone walking through sudden loss, identity shifts, or grief that others don't understand.

    Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg
    Ep. 280 – IMS 50th Anniversary w/ Dipa Ma

    Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 59:37


    For episode 280 of the Metta Hour, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Insight Meditation Society, which opened doors on Valentine's Day in 1976. Today, IMS is one of the Western world's oldest and most respected meditation retreat centers, dedicated to providing a spiritual refuge for all who seek freedom of mind and heart. The Retreat Center offers a range of silent meditation courses, ranging from a weekend to three months. IMS Online offers retreats, sanghas, dharma talks, courses, and other programming to support your practice from our virtual meditation hall. IMS also has two adjacent retreat facilities – the Retreat Center and the Forest Refuge – that are set among almost 400 secluded wooded acres in the quiet country of central Massachusetts. In this episode, Sharon presents a special episode from the archives of IMS history featuring her teacher Dipa Ma. Originally recorded in October of 1984, when Dipa Ma was visiting IMS, this dharma talk was given as part of the 1984 three-month retreat. Through an interpreter, Dipa Ma shares the story of how we came to meditation following tremendous loss. She reflects on her early years of practice under the tutelage of Anagarika Munindra and how she gradually began teaching meditation. She also takes questions from the audience about her practice from the attending three-month retreatants. ResourcesA full transcript of this episode is available right here.To learn more about the Insight Mediation Society, click here.To learn more about Dipa Ma, click here.To learn more about the Dharma Seed archive, click here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    HVAC Know It All Podcast
    The Truth About Tattoos, Soft Skills, and Respect in the Trades with Josh Zolin Part 1

    HVAC Know It All Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 27:31


    In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie is joined by Josh Zolin, CEO of Windy City Equipment (WCE, Inc), Founder of Blue Is The New White, and Director Board of Directors in CFESA, to talk about the power of soft skills in the trades. Josh explains why communication, body language, and first impressions matter more than appearance alone. The conversation explores how business owners can build strong team culture, coach technicians the right way, and create an environment where people feel useful and valued. Gary and Josh also discuss balancing compassion and honesty in leadership, giving clear feedback, and helping technicians stay motivated and connected to their work. In this conversation, Josh talks about why soft skills are the difference between good and great in the HVAC industry. He explains how first words, body language, and attitude often matter more than clothing or appearance. Josh and Gary discuss the importance of challenging personal bias, giving honest but respectful feedback, and coaching technicians one-on-one. They also share insights on building a strong team culture, helping employees feel useful, and creating an environment where people stay motivated and grow as leaders.   Expect to Learn: Why soft skills like communication and body language matter more than appearance alone. How first impressions are shaped by words, tone, and micro mannerisms. What business owners can do to build a strong culture and unity within their team. How coaching, leading, and managing each play a different role in employee growth. Why balancing compassion and honesty helps technicians improve and stay motivated.   Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Intro to Jason Walker in Part 1 [01:34] - Seven Years Later: Soft Skills Discussion [03:00] - Dressing for the Job: First Impressions [05:18] - Tattoos & Changing Workplace Norms [07:27] - Judging Character Over Appearance [11:17] - What "Soft Skills" Really Mean [15:36] - Employee Rut: Passion vs. Employer [19:02] - Coaching vs. Leading vs. Managing [22:42] - Compassion vs. Candor Balance [25:11] - Why "Candor is Kindness."   This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Cintas: https://www.cintas.com/ Cool Air Products: https://www.coolairproducts.net/ SupplyHouse: https://www.supplyhouse.com/tm Use promo code HKIA5 to get 5% off your first order at Supplyhouse!   Follow the Guest Josh Zolin on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshzolin/ Windy City Equipment (WCE, Inc): https://www.linkedin.com/company/wcecommercial/ Blue Is The New White: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-is-the-new-white/ CFESA: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cfesa/    Website: Windy City Equipment (WCE, Inc): https://wcecommercial.com/ Blue Is The New White: https://www.blueisthenewwhite.com/ CFESA: https://cfesa.com/  To learn more about Josh, BITNW Academy, or Everything They Don't Tell You Podcast visit https://joshzolin.com/ Follow the Host: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/ Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/ 

    Brooklyn Tabernacle - Audio Sermons Feed
    Divine Compassion | Pastor Charles Hammond | Tuesday Prayer Meeting | The Brooklyn Tabernacle

    Brooklyn Tabernacle - Audio Sermons Feed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 19:34


    We didn't ask Jesus to go to the cross for us—He always acts first. The Lord meets us wherever we are, and He has divine compassion on us. He knows when we're spiritually lukewarm or cold, and He knows everything that tries and tempts us. Yet our wonderful God is always waiting for us to simply turn back to Him. His mercy covers us every day! Let's run toward His compassion today.

    Inspiring People & Places: Architecture, Engineering, And Construction
    Compassion, Clarity, Courage: A Blueprint for Developing Leaders

    Inspiring People & Places: Architecture, Engineering, And Construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 15:34


    What hard conversation are you avoiding right now?In this solo episode of Leadership Blueprints, BJ reflects on Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, and even the Winter Olympics to unpack one central leadership tension: compassion and accountability must coexist. Real leadership is not choosing between love and standards - it is holding both.Through presidential vignettes, youth sports culture, and lessons from business and family life, BJ introduces a practical three-part framework for developing leaders: Compassion, Clarity, and Courage. This episode challenges listeners to examine whether they are truly leading with compassion - or simply avoiding discomfort.Thanks for listening in!Key Points From This Episode:• Why growth - for you and your team - is determined by the number of uncomfortable conversations you're willing to have.• The difference between compassion and comfort, and why lowering the standard helps no one.• Lessons from presidential leadership such as Lincoln's empathy paired with accountability, Washington's self-discipline and moral restraint, and Roosevelt's belief that high standards are a form of respect. • The three-part leadership blueprint: compassion, clarity, and courage• What Norway's youth sports philosophy and Olympic success reveal about balancing joy and standards in development.Quotes:“Love without accountability is a leadership weakness.” — BJ Kraemer“Accountability begins with self-discipline and self-governance.” — BJ Kraemer“I think when you have high-love, high-expectation leadership, performance will increase. The mission will get accomplished. The culture will be improved.” — BJ Kraemer Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Dichotomy of LeadershipLincoln on Leadership The Art of ManlinessDo Hard ThingsLeadership Blueprints PodcastLeadership Blueprints Podcast on YouTubeMCFAMCFA CareersBJ Kraemer on LinkedIn

    Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving
    Mindful Parenting Series: Episode 8 - Navigating Challenges with Compassion

    Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 46:14


    In this heartfelt conversation, Beatrice shares her personal parenting journey, discussing the joys and challenges of raising a twice-exceptional child while balancing work and family life. Joined by Sister Rini and Punam, they explore themes of mindfulness, emotional regulation, discipline, and parent-child connection. Practical advice and personal stories illuminate the importance of self-awareness, open communication, and compassionate presence in modern parenting.

    The Shape of a Circle | Everyday Discipleship
    172. Compassion & Justice

    The Shape of a Circle | Everyday Discipleship

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 35:05 Transcription Available


    This week on The Shape of the Circle, Cami and Brian sit down with Troy Cotton to move past the Sunday school answers and get into the "26-part formula" of systemic reality. Using the prophet Amos as a guide, the team wrestles with the gap between righteousness (equity) and justice (the action required to restore it). From the streets of Milwaukee to the suburbs of Muskego, we're pulling no punches on why some schools feel like state-of-the-art launchpads while others—literally converted from old jails—still feel like prisons to the kids inside them.Troy shares the raw, unfiltered reality of "competing with the government," where the system often incentivizes singleness over marriage and punishes promotions with the loss of vital benefits. We explore the heavy conversations about image and safety that "SPF-50" families rarely have to navigate, ultimately looking for the Way of the Cross in a segregated world. This episode is an invitation to stop yelling across the fence and start feeling the "weight of the other side" through a Holy Spirit moment of true compassion.

    Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula
    154. Demystifying Hospice Care: How Caring House Supports Dying with Dignity and Compassion

    Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 45:37


    Hospice care is one of the most misunderstood parts of end-of-life support. And that misunderstanding often keeps people from getting the comfort, care, and dignity they deserve.In this episode I'm joined by members of the team from Caring House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic hospice care and end-of-life support. We talk honestly about what hospice care actually is (and what it is not), when it's appropriate, and how compassionate care can transform the final chapter of life for both patients and their loved ones.We also explore how hospice isn't about “giving up,” but about shifting the focus from cure to comfort, from fear to presence, and from doing everything to doing what truly matters.Whether you're caring for someone with a terminal illness, navigating difficult decisions, or simply want to be better informed before a crisis hits, this conversation offers clarity, reassurance, and a whole lot of humanity.https://www.yourcaringhouse.org/https://www.yourcaringhouse.org/support-ushttps://www.yourcaringhouse.org/coffee-event-2026Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    Long Covid Podcast
    205 - Nadyne McKie: When Care Becomes Co‑Regulation And Recovery

    Long Covid Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 47:34 Transcription Available


    We look squarely at the invisible load of caring for people with Long Covid and ME/CFS, why carers' nervous systems shape recovery, and how boundaries and communication protect both sides. We share clear, humane steps that reduce burnout and build co‑regulation at home.• Defining the carer role across partners, parents and adult children• Why caring is invisible, isolating and exhausting• Boundaries that prevent “fixing” and conflict• Fluctuating illness, hypervigilance and control• Co‑regulation and why a calm carer accelerates recovery• Practical resets that aren't a self‑care to‑do list• Sharing the care, advocacy and admin load• Vicarious trauma in carers and how to spot it• Simple communication that honours both sets of needs• Giving and receiving grace while recovery unfoldsLinks: Connect with Nadyne: https://nadynemckie.co.uk/how-I-can-help-you Our previous episodes: "Embracing Kindness" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/15968082"Empowering through Compassion & Play" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/16104655Message the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :) For more information about Long Covid Breathing courses & workshops, please check out LongCovidBreathing.com (music credit - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life) Support the show~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costsTranscripts available on individual episodes herewww.LongCovidPodcast.comFacebook Instagram Twitter Facebook Creativity GroupSubscribe to mailing listI love to hear from you, via socials or LongCovidPodcast@gmail.com**Disclaimer - you should not rely on any medical information contained in this Podcast and related materials in making medical, health-related or other decisions. Please consult a doctor or other health professional**

    The Steve Harvey Morning Show
    Job Tips: She provides entrepreneurship Advice for nurses, Write the plan. Make it plain. Stick to it.

    The Steve Harvey Morning Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 31:40 Transcription Available


    Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shelby Williams.

    Strawberry Letter
    Job Tips: She provides entrepreneurship Advice for nurses, Write the plan. Make it plain. Stick to it.

    Strawberry Letter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 31:40 Transcription Available


    Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shelby Williams.

    Joni and Friends Radio
    Jesus's Presence

    Joni and Friends Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 4:00


    We would love to hear from you! Please send us your comments here. --------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.

    Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show
    Job Tips: She provides entrepreneurship Advice for nurses, Write the plan. Make it plain. Stick to it.

    Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 31:40 Transcription Available


    Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shelby Williams.

    The Empathy Edge
    Rebecca Geshuri: When Good Moms Feel Bad and Why Supporting Them is a Leadership Imperative

    The Empathy Edge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 46:41


    What if the problem isn't that moms are failing—but that we've built systems that quietly ask them to do the impossible and then blame them when they struggle?My guest today, Rebecca Geshuri, sits at the intersection of motherhood, mental health, and compassion in a way that feels deeply needed right now. We talk about why so many moms feel like they're failing even when they're doing everything they possibly can. We unpack the crushing mental load, the lack of structural support, and how quickly shame spirals take hold when moms feel they're “not good enough.”This is a conversation about empathy, support, and the quiet strength of caregiving—and why taking better care of moms in the workplace and beyond ultimately makes all of us stronger.To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com, search by episode title.Listen in for…Why having healthy and supported mothers is key in our organizations and society.Lessons businesses and organizations can learn from mothers.How to stop assuming and do more noticing and learning about the mothers in your organization. "Don't count moms out. They're working their tails off, trying to be everything to everybody, to care for everyone. They have parts of themselves that are planning things and organizing things, and seeing things that don't exist yet. Moms are visionaries and strategists." — Rebecca GeshuriEpisode References: Book: When Good Moms Feel Bad: An Empowering Guide for Transforming Guilt, Anxiety, and Anger into Compassion, Confidence, and Connectedness by Jessica Tomich Sorci and Rebecca Geshuri Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)Second Street Collective: secondstreetcollective.orgAbout Rebecca Geshuri, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Co-Author, When Good Moms Feel Bad:Rebecca Geshuri, M.A., PMH-C, is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She holds certifications in Internal Family Systems, Perinatal Mental Health, and Brainspotting. Rebecca is the co-author of When Good Moms Feel Bad: An Empowering Guide for Transforming Guilt, Anxiety, and Anger into Compassion, Confidence, and Connectedness.In addition to seeing moms, their partners, and their babies in her private practice in Campbell, CA, Rebecca teaches workshops to therapists, physicians, doulas, and yoga practitioners. Rebecca is the Founder of Second Street Collective, which provides psychotherapy and support to moms and their families throughout California. She has presented at the IFS Institute and Postpartum Support International conferences and has been featured on several prominent podcasts. Rebecca's work is grounded in the profound and extraordinary experience of being a mom to three daughters. From Our Sponsor:Keynote Speakers and Conference Trainers: Get your free Talkadot trial and enjoy this game-changer for your speaking business! www.share.talkadot.com/mariaross Connect with Rebecca: Rebecca Geshuri LMFT: https://rebeccageshurilmft.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-geshuri/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebeccageshurimftInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccageshurilmftConnect with Maria:Get Maria's books: Red-Slice.com/booksHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Courses! Leading with Empathy and Balancing Empathy, Accountability, and Results as a Leader LinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red SliceGet your copy of The Empathy Dilemma here- www.theempathydilemma.com

    Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage

    In this time of great dukkha, it's imperative to remember the importance of love and how we ground ourselves and our practice in it. Mary reflects on the wisdom of bell hooks and others to find a way to make this a foundation of our practice, and our intention as we move the the world and deal with the vicissitudes of life.Recorded Feb 14, 2026 in the virtual worldSend me a text with any questions or comments! Include your name and email if you would like a response - it's not included automatically. Thanks.Visit Mary's website for more info on classes and teachings.

    Reaching For Real Life
    Pastor Yoan Mora

    Reaching For Real Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 27:38


    Pastor Johan Mora's Story from Cuba | Reaching for Real LifePastor Sean Azzaro sits down with Pastor Yoan Mora, a Cuban immigrant who arrived in the U.S. as a refugee in 2005. Yoan shares how persecution of Christians in Cuba—including his father-in-law's imprisonment in the 1960s—led his family to seek refuge, and how he now serves at River City Community Church, leading River City en Español and vocational training through Real Life Community Outreach. 00:00 Welcome to Reaching for Real Life (Back in Boerne, TX)00:30 Baron's Downtown Studio Tour: Windows, Toys & Droid Collection01:16 The Von Erichs Visit: A Surreal Wrestling Story in the Studio02:32 Why Sean Stays Planted at River City: Community & Feeding Ministry04:02 River City en Español Origins: Meeting Pastor Yoan Mora06:13 Pastor Yoan's Story: From Cuba to Refugee Status in the U.S.08:30 Immigration Nuance: When “Refugee” Policies Create Real-Life Fallout11:25 Families Caught in the Middle: Fear, Revoked Status & What Churches See14:00 Law, Compassion, and the Church's Response to Immigration14:47 Walking With Families Through Detention & Deportation15:48 The Power of Prayer: A Jailhouse Gospel Story16:53 Beyond Politics: Choosing Love, Patience, and Community18:08 Mission Trip to Cuba: Why This One Matters Right Now19:07 Serving Cuba's Elderly Churches: Food, Supplies, and Hope20:10 What Americans Notice in Cuba + The Reality of Communism21:54 Risk, Surveillance, and Why This May Be the Last Trip for a While23:07 Prayer for Immigrants and Cuba + Final Reflections & How to Help25:55 Wrap-Up: Great Commission, Supporting Missions, and Upcoming John 17 Message

    Reaching For Real Life
    Pastor Yoan Mora

    Reaching For Real Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 27:38


    Pastor Johan Mora's Story from Cuba | Reaching for Real LifePastor Sean Azzaro sits down with Pastor Yoan Mora, a Cuban immigrant who arrived in the U.S. as a refugee in 2005. Yoan shares how persecution of Christians in Cuba—including his father-in-law's imprisonment in the 1960s—led his family to seek refuge, and how he now serves at River City Community Church, leading River City en Español and vocational training through Real Life Community Outreach. 00:00 Welcome to Reaching for Real Life (Back in Boerne, TX)00:30 Baron's Downtown Studio Tour: Windows, Toys & Droid Collection01:16 The Von Erichs Visit: A Surreal Wrestling Story in the Studio02:32 Why Sean Stays Planted at River City: Community & Feeding Ministry04:02 River City en Español Origins: Meeting Pastor Yoan Mora06:13 Pastor Yoan's Story: From Cuba to Refugee Status in the U.S.08:30 Immigration Nuance: When “Refugee” Policies Create Real-Life Fallout11:25 Families Caught in the Middle: Fear, Revoked Status & What Churches See14:00 Law, Compassion, and the Church's Response to Immigration14:47 Walking With Families Through Detention & Deportation15:48 The Power of Prayer: A Jailhouse Gospel Story16:53 Beyond Politics: Choosing Love, Patience, and Community18:08 Mission Trip to Cuba: Why This One Matters Right Now19:07 Serving Cuba's Elderly Churches: Food, Supplies, and Hope20:10 What Americans Notice in Cuba + The Reality of Communism21:54 Risk, Surveillance, and Why This May Be the Last Trip for a While23:07 Prayer for Immigrants and Cuba + Final Reflections & How to Help25:55 Wrap-Up: Great Commission, Supporting Missions, and Upcoming John 17 Message

    Mom & Mind
    469: Intersections of ADHD and Eating Disorders in Perinatal Mental Health with Laudan Gish, LCSW, PMH-C, PPSC

    Mom & Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 38:15


    Today's episode focuses on the impacts of ADHD and eating disorders on perinatal mental health. We aim to explore this topic and educate listeners on how these conditions intersect and overlap during life's transitional periods.  Laudan Kermani Gish is a licensed psychotherapist in California, Texas, and Connecticut who also offers coaching to clients worldwide. She specializes in women's health, particularly eating disorders, ADHD, perinatal mental health, and life transitions; she welcomes clients of all genders. She blends trauma-informed and evidence-based modalities to help clients cultivate resilience, strengthen self-worth, and create lives that feel authentic and nourishing. Laudan provides services in both English and Farsi.  Show Highlights: ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that has wide-ranging impacts.  Understanding eating disorders in a general sense Examples of eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) The difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder An increase in ADHD symptoms and eating disorders during the postpartum Simply naming what's happening makes it easier to seek help. The benefit of the ADHD self-reporting assessment and the eating attitudes test The neuroscience of ADHD, anxiety, and depression Compassion is vital for avoiding self-judgment.  Laudan's advice for family members is to use “the sandwich approach” and come from a place of curiosity, not judgment. Laudan's key takeaways from today's conversation Resources:  Connect with Laudan Gish: Website, Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale, and Eating Attitudes Test Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visitcdph.ca.gov. Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773.  There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services. You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms. Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/for information on the grief course.  Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!  If you are a California resident seeking a therapist in perinatal mental health, please email me about openings for private pay clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Road Home with Ethan Nichtern
    Ep. 168 - How (and When) Do We Practice Compassion For Those Who Cause Harm?

    The Road Home with Ethan Nichtern

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 51:52


    Ethan tackles an age-old dharma question: how do we generate compassion for those who do harmful things? Should we even try, or does that make things worse? In the age of ICE lawlessness, totalitarian governments, and coming to terms with toxic relationships of all kinds, this question intensifies. This conversation often feels misunderstood. Whether the perpetrator is a dictator, a difficult ex, or a manipulative boss—or whether the harm is something we ourselves have caused—the question of building compassion and opening the bodhisattva's heart often delivers more confusion than clarity. Using a memory of hearing a college lecture by the long-imprisoned Tibetan monk Palden Gyatso, Ethan offers a simple (but never easy) three-step model of how to go about the difficult process of acknowledging and transforming the negative karma related to harmful actions. In 2025, with your subscriptions, we were able to release more episodes than any previous year. This was only possible with your subscriptions. Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber here. Paid subscribers to The Road Home will receive occasional extras like guided meditations, extra podcast episodes and more! The Thursday Meditation Group happens each week at 8am ET on Thursdays, and guided audio meditations are released monthly. Another bonus podcast for paid subscribers discussed a mindful take on intuition, and Ethan also offered instruction in the RAIN method for working with emotions with self-compassion. These are all available to paid subscribers. You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods (Apple, Ethan's Website, etc). You can now order personally signed copies of Ethan's books at his website. You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods (Apple, Ethan's Website, etc). Check out our sponsor platform, A Mindful World! A new free video course on a classic Buddhist contemplation called The Five Remembrances is available at this link.