Podcasts about Connected Life

“BEAT YOUR STRESS" offers How to be more relaxed, accomplish more under pressure, feel excited about every aspect of your life and enjoy a more well-balanced lifestyle by Kicking Stress out of your Life once and for all! In This session we will cover Promotes Relaxation Enhances Health Cultivates Vitality Fosters Clarity Increases Focus Reduces Stress Boosts Energy and  Stimulates Weight Loss Throughout these 12 sessions we are going to find out about the negative effects of stress on your body, the impact of stress at work and ideas for coping with stress, and what can we do to greatly improve the quality of our lives. In this session we will discuss: How to Manage Stress at Home so you can enjoy one of your biggest assets once and for all. What can you do at home to help de-stress? How do you turn those household chores into ways of relaxing.  Tips for Being Calm while you are still thinking of some stressful thoughts as you start with the chores so you can Live Smarter, Better and Bolder than ever with Steps to a more Connected Life as you Fight Depression and WIN!

Genesis 2:7 | Genesis 2:20-25

Genesis 2:1-16 - Jeremy Mancini This is the second in an 8-week series on the theme of hospitality.

In this inspiring episode of The InPowered Life, host Rudi dive deep into the art of connection with Dr. Adam Dorsey. As the author of Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the Four Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love, Dr. Dorsey explores how meaningful connections—to ourselves, others, the world, and something greater—are the foundation of a fulfilled life. Together, they uncover actionable strategies for rekindling joy, building stronger relationships, and living in alignment with your highest potential. This conversation is a roadmap for transforming disconnection into vitality and purpose.Key Takeaways:Connection is the Heart of Fulfillment: Every aspect of happiness and love stems from meaningful connections—with yourself, others, the world, and something greater. Start with Yourself: Knowing who you are and what lights you up is the foundation for all other connections. Authenticity is the key to alignment. Faux Connection Isn't Enough: Social media and surface-level interactions can't replace deep, meaningful relationships. Real connection requires vulnerability and presence. Friendships Need Maintenance: Just like any relationship, friendships thrive on effort. Revisit old connections and nurture them intentionally. Novelty Can Reignite Bonds: Trying new activities or adventures with loved ones fosters deeper connections and reignites excitement in relationships. The Four Types of Connection:Self: Understand your passions and values.Others: Build trust and vulnerability.World: Find meaning through work, nature, and hobbies.Something Greater: Embrace awe and spirituality. Shared Adventures Build Bridges: Activities like a “food quest” with your kids or partner create lasting memories and open avenues for meaningful conversations. Ask Bigger Questions: Move beyond logistics to explore your loved ones' dreams, challenges, and inner worlds. Curiosity can deepen bonds. Fill Your Cup First: A strong connection to yourself enables generosity, kindness, and resilience in your relationships with others. Connection is Vital for Growth: True connection nurtures vitality and brings you into alignment with your highest potential, leaving you more fulfilled and less reactive. Quotes:“Disconnection is at the heart of everything we don't want. Connection is at the heart of everything we do want.” – Dr. Adam Dorsey“We alone have the power to live the greatest life we've ever lived—and to teach others by demonstrating it.” – Rudi RiekstinsVisit our website: https://www.rudiriekstins.comFollow along at: https://www.instagram.com/the.inpowered.life.podcast/Stream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rudiriekstinsDr. Adam Dorsay's Links: Website: https://dradamdorsay.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradamdorsay/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/superpsyched-with-dr-adam-dorsay/id1512883587Chapters:00:00 - Introduction to InPowered Life Podcast02:22 - Meet Dr. Adam Dorsey: A Journey of Connection05:09 - The Importance of Connection in Human Behavior10:16 - The Loneliness Epidemic: A Modern Challenge19:14 - The Four Types of Connection28:22 - Nurturing Relationships: Tips for Couples36:10 - Connecting with Children: Engaging Parenting41:51 - Conclusion: Living a Connected Life

In today's world, we're facing a connection crisis. Despite being more digitally connected than ever, many people feel a deep sense of loneliness and disconnection. This crisis has been amplified by the pandemic, leading to increased stress and mental health issues. But what's at the root of this connection crisis, and how does it impact our spiritual lives? Cultivating deep growth is a lifelong journey that requires intentional effort and engagement. By immersing ourselves in Scripture, practicing contemplative prayer, and connecting deeply with others, we create the conditions for spiritual transformation. As we tend to our souls and allow ourselves to be deeply known and loved, we will flourish and bear fruit that lasts. May we find joy and meaning in the process, trusting that God is at work in us, growing us from the inside out.   WAYS TO LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:

In today's world, we're facing a connection crisis. Despite being more digitally connected than ever, many people feel a deep sense of loneliness and disconnection. This crisis has been amplified by the pandemic, leading to increased stress and mental health issues. But what's at the root of this connection crisis, and how does it impact our spiritual lives? Cultivating deep growth is a lifelong journey that requires intentional effort and engagement. By immersing ourselves in Scripture, practicing contemplative prayer, and connecting deeply with others, we create the conditions for spiritual transformation. As we tend to our souls and allow ourselves to be deeply known and loved, we will flourish and bear fruit that lasts. May we find joy and meaning in the process, trusting that God is at work in us, growing us from the inside out.   WAYS TO LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:

Today on Men Talking Mindfulness, we explore self-discovery and the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model with Dr. Seth Kolpal, IFS practitioner and author of Self-Led: Living a Connected Life with Yourself and Others. Dr. Seth explains the idea of the self as a "sun" obscured by "cloud" parts, introducing the 13 key ingredients of self—including the eight C's (like compassion and clarity) and the five P's (such as patience and playfulness). Through a live demonstration, he guides Jon in connecting with his inner child, revealing insecurities behind his work ethic and the importance of approaching all parts with compassion. Dr. Seth highlights IFS as a framework for creating harmony within, rooted in ancient wisdom, and as a powerful tool for self-love, healing, and connection. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:22 - Know Thyself 01:20 - Microdose Series Announcement02:13 - Grounding Practice 03:39 - Understanding the Self 05:24 - The C's and P's of Self 08:24 - The Importance of Connectedness 10:44 - Removing Burdens 12:18 - The Role of Parts 13:30 - History of IFS 14:53 - Dick Schwartz's Contributions 18:10 - Experiencing Parts 23:46 - The Role of Self in Healing 26:05 - Experiential Exercise 30:18 - Validating the Younger Self 36:16 - Integrating Parts into Daily Life 43:12 - The Power of Vulnerability4 47:08 - The Role of Love in Healing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mentalkingmindfulness/support

Welcome to the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen. This week's episode is titled "The Power of Self-Leadership: Transforming Executive Performance Through Internal Family Systems." In this episode, we are joined by Seth Kopald, PhD, a Level 3 Certified Internal Family Systems Practitioner with expertise in organizational management and leadership. Dr. Kopald's unique blend of academic rigor and compassionate practice offers invaluable insights into self-leadership, parenting, and creating meaningful connections. As an author, consultant, and IFS practitioner, he has dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations achieve inner harmony and stronger relationships. Dr. Kopald's journey began in education as a Montessori preschool teacher, later expanding to roles as a community college instructor and consultant for Head Start. His path took a transformative turn during a personal challenge when he discovered Internal Family Systems therapy, which became both his healing journey and professional calling. Since 2012, Seth has been an active IFS practitioner, leading individual and couple sessions, and contributing extensively to the IFS community through initiatives like the IFS self-led parenting and parts art Facebook pages. His book, "Self Led, Living a Connected Life with Yourself and with Others," exemplifies his dedication to helping people achieve authentic self-leadership. As a program assistant for IFS training and staff member for Dick Schwartz Retreats, Seth has played a pivotal role in training the next generation of IFS practitioners while maintaining his mission to help people increase their sense of courage, compassion, and understanding of themselves and others. One of my favorite quotes from Seth in this episode was: "I think of the parent as the ocean and the children are a boat, and as the ocean is going crazy, the boat can never settle until the ocean settles." The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This episode was recorded via Zoom on September 20th, 2024. Copyright © 2024 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

The Connected Life: Lessons from a Branch

Kindness is more than just an act; it's a way of connecting deeply with the world around us.  Don Carter shares his inspiring journey of embracing kindness, connection, and self-acceptance as transformative forces in life. From his work supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs to his personal experiences as a new father, Don emphasizes the power of showing up authentically and being open to life's simple, beautiful moments. He highlights the importance of self-acceptance and how embracing who we are allows us to connect more deeply with others. Through heartfelt stories and practical wisdom, Don reminds us that kindness can be the bridge that turns strangers into friends and transforms ordinary days into extraordinary ones.   About the Guest: Don Carter has spent a lifetime in pursuit of service and protection, previously during a decade in law enforcement and now through working with emerging leaders in business. His relentless journey has led him from healing hearts to radical new starts for black executives and entrepreneurs breaking through to their next levels of growth and success. Don Carter is an author, speaker, business shaman and transformational executive coach who brings a vibe that generates life-shifting insights for his clients' work and for themselves as human beings. Using principle-driven purpose, he helps high-performing individuals shift the focus from what seems wrong on the outside to everything that is right on the inside. And by embracing transition and change as a necessary experience, helps others grow into deeply authentic, fulfilled and successful business leaders.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/doncarterkc/ https://theselfsabotagesolution.com/  Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com hello@smallchangesbigshifts.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.   

It is important to be spiritually equipped in the ongoing battle of life by staying connected in our: faith, family, fitness, finances, and fun. In this powerful message, Jon challenges believers to be intentional in each of these areas as part of their discipleship journey.

In our world it's become easier and easier to meet… but more and more difficult to actually connect. A leader in both modern dating culture and workplace connection, Lakshmi Rengarajan unpacks the surprisingly simple ways to live a more connected life—from asking for help, to borrowing items, to investing in Tupperware. She's an energetic and aggressive guest with wisdom that can change that state of your relationships today. 

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I think we can all agree we are in an epidemic of loneliness. Most of us are craving deeper relationships, a genuine sense of belonging, and a community that feels like home. In this episode of "The Language of Love Conversation," I sit down with Radha Agrawal, a nine-figure entrepreneur and community-building expert. Together, we delve into the art of forging meaningful connections and share powerful strategies for cultivating relationships that truly matter. We also get into how storytelling, rituals, and even a bit of aesthetic magic can transform your community? Radha brings these insights straight from her book, Belong: Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life. Collaboration and the strength of community can help us overcome life's toughest challenges. Here's a sneak peek of what you'll discover: The crucial role of social connections in our lives The growing epidemic of loneliness and its impact on mental health Practical strategies for fostering meaningful friendships The idea of "FYF" (Fuck Yes) friendships The CRAWL method for community building How social media can facilitate real-life connections The importance of aligning personal values and interests in building community Navigating the friendship life cycle and overcoming challenges How rituals can foster a deeper sense of belonging The transformative power of storytelling in creating supportive networks Don't miss out—check out Radha's book, Belong: Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life, for even more awesome tips. Connect with her on her website, LinkedIn, or Instagram. And while you're at it, swing by my website for courses made just for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this enlightening five-minute Friday episode on the "Transform Your Mind to Transform Your Life" podcast, Coach Myrna explores the crucial and oft-overlooked topic of overcoming loneliness and providing strategies for living a fulfilling life. Inspired by a profound statement from the revered Sadhguru, Coach Myrna delves into the relationship between loneliness, mental health, and even the ultimate tragedy of suicide.Beginning with a definition of loneliness as a pervasive feeling that can affect anyone, Myrna emphasizes its severe impact on mental and physical health. She meticulously lays out various strategies to help combat loneliness, including acknowledging one's feelings, connecting with others through clubs, volunteer work, attending social events, and leveraging technology. In addressing mental health, Myrna provides actionable advice such as practicing mindfulness, exercising, seeking therapy, and cultivating gratitude. The podcast offers realistic and deeply practical insights sure to help listeners navigate the difficult terrain of loneliness towards a more fulfilling and connected life.Key Takeaways:Acknowledge Your Feelings: Accepting and understanding your emotions is the first step in overcoming loneliness.Connect with Others: Build meaningful relationships by joining clubs, attending social events, volunteering, and leveraging technology.Improve Social Skills: Active listening, maintaining eye contact, and initiating conversations can lead to deeper connections.Mental Health Practices: Engage in mindfulness, regular exercise, therapy, and gratitude journaling to manage mental health.Engage in Enjoyable Activities: Pursue hobbies and interests to bring joy and fulfillment into your life.See this video on The Transform Your Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MyhelpsUs/videosTo see a transcripts of this audio as well as links to all the advertisers on the show page https://myhelps.us/Follow Transform Your Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myrnamyoung/Follow Transform Your mind on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063738390977Please leave a rating and review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-your-mind/id1144973094

Do you feel self-conscious in social situations? Are you often afraid that others are judging you? Do everyday interactions cause you significant anxiety or embarrassment? And has this fear gotten in the way of living your life? If you have social anxiety, you might feel hopeless that things will ever change, but you're wrong. Social anxiety is treatable and today you'll learn my top five tips for creating a more relaxed and connected life.____________________________Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/how-to-overcome-social-anxiety-my-top-five-tips-for-creating-a-more-relaxed-and-connected-life Download my FREE Grounding Exercises: https://abbymedcalf.com/grounding Learn how to create and hold healthy, loving boundaries. Buy my newest book on Amazon, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries Want to feel happier and more connected in your relationship? Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won't Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book____________________________ Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast and https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where you'll find past episodes. Subscribe today to get my love letter to you! This biweekly reminder will keep you on the path to creating connected, happy relationships (especially the one with yourself!). https://abbymedcalf.com For more quick tips, subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shop A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that you've got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shop Say hello on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbymedcalfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthrivingLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/abbymedcalfthrivingYouTube: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 17 and 18 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss how semaglutide can be used to treat obesity and heart disease with cardiac surgeon Dr. Subodh Verma, how to kickstart getting back into shape with round table experts David Nelson, Shauna Lindzon RD and Dr. Stacy Irvine DC, the art of conscious conversation with author Chuck Wisner and how to lead a self-led connected life with author Dr. Seth Kopald PhD.

As we inch closer to 100 episodes, I have to pinch myself that I get to speak to amazing guests such as Natalie Yan-Chatonsky. Natalie is the author of 'The Art of Full Time Living', a book for midlife women to design a meaningful and connected life. She collaborates with visionary leaders to design experiences and services that support women through midlife transitions. This episode features conversations around: Social connections and how essential they are for our vitality in midlife. What is meaningful retirement? How can we transition well into this phase of life? The sandwich generation. Balancing elder care, careers, and the complexity and challenges that it brings. Natalie draws inspiration from various sources, including older women like her aunt, an Oscar-winning documentary maker who has always believed in Natalie's creative talents. How the Australian Senate inquiry into perimenopause and menopause emphasised the need for systemic changes. As Natalie continues to inspire and advocate for midlife women, she encourages us to prioritise social connections and embrace open conversations about different life stages.   Connect with Natalie Yan-Chatonsky through the Full Time Lives website to explore her blog, workshops, tours, keynote speaking, and innovation consulting. https://fulltimelives.com/ Engaging with Natalie's work is a great way to deepen your understanding of midlife transitions and connect with a supportive community. Her book 'The Art of Full Time Living: Design a Meaningful and Connected Life' by Natalie Yan-Chatonsky is available at https://fulltimelives.com/art-of-full-time-living. You can also follow and connect on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nat-yc/   You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.   Please rate and review the podcast on Apple or Spotify, which will help the show reach more midlife women.   Here's to redefining midlife and making our next half of life even better than the first.

Ryan Leeds gives his final sermon on Galatians in the series "Free to Do What?"

About the Guest: Jamie is a nature lover, tree hugger, wanderer, and Earth Energy Healer.  In 2019 after years of struggling with depression, anxiety and alcohol abuse she got sober and found energy medicine. This led her down a path of healing, exploration, plant medicine, community, connection and a whole world she never imagined and a life she never thought possible. Jamie is now the host of a podcast called A Connected Life and is beginning to develop her own healing and nature connection based coaching practice.  Connect with Jamie Marie IG: @iam.jamiemarie https://bio.site/aconnectedlife aconnectedlife.substack.com About the Host: Heidi Scherer loves to hear people's stories and is so happy to be a podcast host and to provide this platform for her guests.  She knows we are all connected and it is through telling our stories we can create more compassion and bring humanity back into the world!  Heidi Scherer is the founder of Present Moment Connections. PMC is a membership based community where connections are created through shared events and experiences. Heidi knows we are all connected and through love and community we can help each other thrive and live in our divine purpose. Through PMC Heidi creates monthly events for people in the Houston, TX area. She wants to spread the message that to live a fulfilled life, you must connect with yourself, connect with others, and connect with the world around you. Connect with Heidi Scherer  Heidi Scherer Facebook Page  All Things Connected Facebook Page Present Moment Connections on Facebook Present Moment Connections on Instagram Present Moment Connections Website Set up a Connection Call with Heidi Scherer Calendar Link for Connection Call

The pandemic spotlighted the alarming rise of social disconnection and loneliness among today's college and university students.Todd Hall, Founder and CEO of Flourishing Metrics and Professor of Psychology at Biola University, believes there is a direct correlation between our current state of spirituality and this human relationship crisis. He fears many biblical higher ed institutions are failing to impart relational knowledge to our leaders of tomorrow — and that oversight could have unintended consequences.In this episode, Todd shares his incredible insights into what role psychology and human connections play in our spiritual growth.Join us as we discuss:[8:45] The good, bad, and ugly truth about spirituality today[16:52] How attachment relationships impact our connection to God[22:38] Why schools need to start focusing on relational knowledgeCheck out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:The Connected Life by Todd HallPsychology in the Spirit by John Coe and Todd HallTo hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Preacher: Christy Herselman Sermon: Building A Connected Life Date: 14/04/2024

Kate Hill has lived an extraordinary life. As a young woman she loved to travel and cook and ended up buying a barge and travelling the regional canals of France until she found her little home which back then was a ruin on the bank of the canal. So she parked the barge at the bottom of the garden gate and continued to live on the barge for her first 25 years in the area of Gascony, until the ruined 300 year old building was eventually renovated 10 years ago for her to live in. Early on in the 35 years in total that Kate has lived there, she built her little dream kitchen and learned how to butcher and create charcuterie as well as then teach others to do the same.Kate published an introductory book about how she ended up living this wonderful life, “A culinary journey in Gascony” which was published in 1995 (and is still in print!) She then wrote another book which contains everything one might need to know about Cassoulet, followed by a series of 12 seasonal monthly books, a compilation of her essays and recipes titled “A Gascon Year”. Through substack, Kate now publishes her memoir about how she found France, “Finding France: a memoir in small bites” is now released on a serialised basis.I loved chatting to Kate about the slowness of her life, not that she is slow in her actions, but how life in her rural part of France has forced her to slow down and live a deep immersive life in her kitchen and potager in Gascony. Locals in her area kept explaining something to Kate that sums up their philosophy on how to prioritise the important things in life: “prendre le temps de prendre le temps” (take the time to take the time). In other words, they do things such as stopping on a Sunday to share a meal with family or friends, they stop and enjoy the smaller but precious parts of life. Kate grew into this way of life, she learned how to work a potager, how to raise chickens, how to be connected to her soul. Now in her 70s, Kate is excited about more changes and choices she is making in her life. She is focusing on how to start anew at any age and how to live a connected country French life. This she calls “champêtre”, to be country. As part of this she will continue to host residencies at her Relais de Camont, but she will also have the time to create more herself, with her writing, her potager, cooking in her kitchen. The focus on what is really important to her is a recommendation for a more connected life for us all.For information about the Normandy Retreat mentioned in this episode, email janehiscock@chateaudujonquay.com  **Louise Prichard is the host of the Loulabelle's FrancoFiles podcast.**Other Loulabelle's links:FrancoFile Fix on YouTubeLoulabelle's FrancoFiles Spotify Playlist Loulabelle's FrancoFiles InstagramLoulabelle's FrancoFiles website

Allison Guilbault, a licensed therapist and empowerment coach, joins Megan to talk about a buffet of juicy topics, including trauma, shame, sex, intimacy, confidence & living a passionate, empowered life! Allison shares her journey from a career in private investigations to her passion for helping women let go of guilt and shame. She discusses the connection between trauma, shame, and sexuality, emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues in therapy. Allison also offers strategies for building confidence and empowerment, including the practice of affirmations and replacing negative self-talk. She highlights the value of both therapy and coaching in supporting individuals on their personal growth journeys. She also talks about living a life of passion and purpose, and how to recognize the difference between pressure and passion. Allison emphasizes the importance of listening to your intuition and provides strategies for dropping into your body to cultivate self-awareness. She also discusses the importance of recognizing anxiety symptoms and offers advice on becoming unstoppable. More about Allison: Allison is a Licensed Therapist, Empowerment, Confidence & Mindset Coach and International Speaker. She specializes in anxiety, trauma and sex & intimacy, but her true passion is helping people, particularly women, let go of guilt and shame, say goodbye to anxiety and live a life that is lead by passion and purpose, rather than from pressure.   Follow Allison here: https://www.instagram.com/anotefromyourtherapist/   Follow Megan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/connectwithmegan/ Head to Megan's website to learn more: https://connect-with-megan.com/ 

In this episode, Keltie and sex educator, Erica Smith, discuss how conservative religious values influence and enforce broader societal ideas about gender, sexuality, and the importance of having children. We also talk about Erica's choice to be childfree and the joyful life she has built without kids.  You'll hear about: The concept of purity culture and its influence on gender and sexuality. Erica's decision to be childfree, plus guidance for those considering parenthood.  Why Erica feels so content and grateful for not having had children, and where she finds joy and fulfillment in her life. How to respond to comments about one's childfree choice. The importance of trusting your gut and seeking support with this decision. As mentioned in the show: Find out more about Erica and her work at www.purityculturedropout.com. Get Erica's Sexual Values Workbook here.  Find Erica on: Instagram: instagram.com/ericasmith.sex.ed Twitter: twitter.com/ericasmithsexed About Erica: Erica Smith is an award-winning sexuality educator and consultant with over 20 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has provided comprehensive sex education and advocacy to young women and LGBTQ+ youth in Philadelphia's juvenile justice system, worked in abortion care, and supported HIV+ and transgender adolescents and their families. In 2019, she developed the Purity Culture Dropout™️ Program to help people learn all of the sex education that they missed growing up in purity culture- sex ed that is accurate, queer-inclusive, trauma-informed, compassionate, and comprehensive. She has since worked with hundreds of people to help them learn about healthy sexuality after high control religion. Erica lives in Philadelphia with her partner and house full of rescue animals. __ Find out how I can help you with your Kids or Childfree decision at: www.kidsorchildfree.com. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Kids or Childfree Podcast if you love what you're hearing! You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or a rating on Spotify. Find us online at www.kidsorchildfree.com. Instagram: www.instagram.com/kidsorchildfree TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kidsorchildfree

Feeling lonely and disconnected? Looking for practical ways to manage those feelings and foster a sense of connection and belonging? Look no further!In this episode of Health Bite, Dr. Adrienne Youdim shares valuable insights on the importance of connection and its impact on our health and wellbeing. Loneliness is not just a bad feeling, it has tangible consequences on our physical and mental health. But the good news is, we can change our perception and reframe our narrative to cultivate meaningful connections.So we can address our ‘subjective' loneliness, we shared a healthful  writing practice exercise in this episode. You don;'t want to miss this out. It involves engaging in a dialogue with your loneliness. Allow yourself to explore and receive insights from this exercise.What You'll Learn From this Episode:The impact of loneliness on individual and societal healthWays to manage feelings of loneliness and foster connectionThe health consequences of social disconnection“Loneliness is a subjective feeling of perceived disconnection.” - Dr. Adrienne YoudimPrompt For the Writing Practice Mentioned in This EpisodeHere's an example of how you can engage in the writing practice:Find a quiet and comfortable space where you can sit down with a journal or a piece of paper.Set a timer for 10-15 minutes to ensure uninterrupted writing time.Start by writing "Me:" and then ask the problem or symptom that is bothering you a question. For example, "Why are you here?"Then, switch perspectives and write "Symptom:" and respond to your own question from the perspective of the problem or symptom. Don't overthink it, just let your thoughts flow onto the paper.Continue this dialogue between "Me" and "Symptom" for the duration of the writing exercise. Allow yourself to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.Remember to keep writing continuously, even if you feel stuck or unsure of what to say. Just let your thoughts and emotions guide your writing.Once the timer goes off, take a moment to reflect on what you have written. Notice any insights or patterns that may have emerged during the exercise.If you feel comfortable, you can choose to revisit and reflect on your writing at a later time to gain further clarity or understanding.Remember, this writing exercise is a tool for self-reflection and exploration. It can help you uncover deeper insights and gain a better understanding of the issues or concerns that may be causing you distress.Connect with Dr. Adrienne YoudimWebsite: https://dradrienneyoudim.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Email: info@dradrienneyoudim.com 

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The Bible tells us that when our heart is healthy the rest of our life will be healthy too. This message will empower you to live your life with a healthy heart; resulting in a life connected to God, the church, and biblical community.

Welcome to this fourth part in our mindful parenting series with our amazing guest: Kelly Hamilton.Kelly is the Founder and Executive Director of “The Connected Life.” She helps people build healthy connections to God, themselves, and others. She is a speaker, trauma-informed life coach, and podcaster. She and her husband serve foster and adoptive families in their home in Kentucky. You can find all her links here!In this fourth part of our conversation, we are tackling reactive parenting. Let's face it, we've all done it: responding disproportionately to your child's actions, and this can happen for a variety of reasons as Kelly explains. We are likely dysregulated or triggered for some reason, and need to follow these 3 steps: -Get curious: Am I thirsty, hungry, tired, or overstimulated? -Make a plan to meet that need: Talk to your husband, friend, family member, to help get what you need in the moment, like a 5 minute break. -Be consistent and keep trying. Changing habits doesn't happen overnight. Our goal should be to build trust with our children and that comes through humility and apologizing when our actions go out of line, which in turn gives our kids an example for how they should act when they've messed up. We should be continually working towards a healthier place and acknowledge it won't be easy or perfect. Thank you so much for listening!I'd love to connect with you on Instagram or send you my monthly newsletter with free resources and first access to episodes and more!

In this second part of our conversation, Kelly Hamilton and I tackle the attachment styles. Being aware and mindful of our own attachment styles and the styles of our children make a big impact on that growing connection with our child, whether they're biological or adopted. Developing your relationship with your child is a lifelong commitment and there is so much hope for reconciliation and healing, even if its hard and ugly.Kelly is the Founder and Executive Director of “The Connected Life.” She helps people build healthy connections to God, themselves, and others. She is a speaker, trauma-informed life coach, and podcaster. She and her husband serve foster and adoptive families in their home in Kentucky. You can find all her links here!Thank you so much for listening!I'd love to connect with you on Instagram or send you my monthly newsletter with free resources and first access to episodes and more!

In this second part of our conversation,  Kelly Hamilton and I are tackling the attachment styles. Being aware and mindful of our own attachment styles and the styles of our children make a big impact on that growing connection with our child, whether they're biological or adopted. Developing your relationship with your child is a lifelong commitment and there is so much hope for reconciliation and healing, even if its hard and ugly.Kelly is the Founder and Executive Director of “The Connected Life.” She helps people build healthy connections to God, themselves, and others. She is a speaker, trauma-informed life coach, and podcaster. She and her husband serve foster and adoptive families in their home in Kentucky. You can find all her links here!Thank you so much for listening!I'd love to connect with you on Instagram or send you my monthly newsletter with free resources and first access to episodes and more!

Welcome to the second season of Called to Love, Episode One! I am kicking off this new year and new season with an amazing four-part series with a very special guest: Kelly Hamilton. Kelly is the Founder and Executive Director of "The Connected Life." She helps people build healthy connections to God, themselves, and others. She is a speaker, trauma-informed life coach, and podcaster. She and her husband serve foster and adoptive families in their home in Kentucky. You can find all her links here! In this first part of our conversation, we are tackling the definition of "mindfulness" and why it is so important for our parenting, especially when it comes to adoption and foster care where kids are entering our homes with intense emotions. We have to be able to regulate and demonstrate that regulation to these kids, help them build healthy, secure attachments, and be purposeful (not reactive) in our parenting. Thank you so much for listening!I'd love to connect with you on Instagram or send you my monthly newsletter with free resources and first access to episodes and more!

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Are you curious about what lies beyond our physical life? Have you ever wondered about Near Death Experiences (NDEs) or Shared Death Experiences (SDEs) and how they can change a person's life? Meet Lei Mohr, who has had not just one, but three NDEs and one SDE.#inspiringstories #inspirationalstory #faith #loveandtrust #podcast #newmedia #audiobooks #faithlovetrustBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/community-partners-and-experts/support.

On the 44th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to welcome Danielle Donnelly Smyth as our guest. Danielle is an astrologer, yoga and meditation guide, energy healing practitioner and teacher, and served as one of my early guides in exploring spirituality.In this episode, Danielle shares her journey of living a connected life—whether it's bridging her dreaming and waking worlds, the conscious with the sub-conscious, or connecting and navigating enlightened moments and the mundane aspects of life. She also discusses the importance of cultivating consciousness within her life, while acknowledging the challenges and struggles that may entail.Our conversation delves into spiritual and existential meanderings, exploring questions about the purpose of existence, acceptance within not finding answers, the role of suffering in awakening, the sense of separation presently in the world, and the significance of astrology in mapping and making sense of her own interpretation of life.If you're eager to explore consciousness and ponder the meaning of existence without being explicitly provided with answers, this conversation is for you. While the breadth of topics, tools, and experiences covered will offer you ample material for contemplation on how you can interpret existence and your own good life.Subscribe for weekly episodes, every Tuesday, and check out my YouTube channel (link below) for clips and shorts.Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life to book a free consultation (30 minutes) for one-on-one coaching programs or to hear about corporate workshops I am offering around this question.Running Order:03:46 What is the purpose of experiencing life?06:41 Weaving and connecting experiences and poles12:46 Finding acceptance within the questioning18:11 Fractals of consciousness finding ourselves25:10 The role of suffering in our awakening35:48 An introduction to Astrology50:47 Facing challenges to express more consciousness59:44 Summary of key themes in the conversation1:01:46 What is a good life for Danielle?For further content and information check out the following: - For the podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/- Danielle's Website: https://12thspace.com/- Danielle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/12thspace/

Ecclesiastes 4:7-12A life without connection brings:a. Isolation“Rising from the debris of our lost values is the new value on the individual. The ‘me' generation has given way to a ‘me' world. The question is, how will the church, the ultimate ‘WE' organization, adjust?” – Church Consultant, Lyle Schaller in The Connecting Church by Randy FrazeeLoneliness is a warning light on the dashboard of your life that confirms that you are running low on the primary fuel you need: connection.b. Exhaustionc. FrustrationGodly and meaningful connection brings:a. Productionb. Provisionc. ProtectionAn unconnected life brings isolation, exhaustion, and frustration but when you enter into a life of Godly and meaningful connection, you'll see that it brings production, provision, and protection!Next Steps to Help Live a Connected Life:1. Surrender to Jesus2. Join a small group3. Connect with others through serving4. Get baptized5. Attend the “DISCOVER” class

"Growing in our relational knowledge of how to connect and love requires a lot of practice. And it requires deliberate practice. We need to focus on specific outcomes that stretch us beyond our current relational knowledge and spiritual maturity level. We need to rely on methods taught in Scripture and developed by spiritual masters further down the road" (Todd W. Hall, The Connected Life).  In the early morning hours, Janell found herself tossing and turning. With a God whisper in her ear, she released her desire to stay nestled under the comforter and instead got up and found her Bible. In this unplanned, unexpected episode, Janell shares the deep love of God in the words penned in Psalm 63. She found herself asking, "Do I really believe these words?" In true Lectio Divina fashion, Janell reads Psalm 63, inviting you to ask yourself the same question, "Do I really believe these words?" Read Psalm 63Listen to Season 12, Bonus, "What Are You Longing For?"Listen to Season 10, Episode 2 with Jan Johnson, "Everyday in the Secret Place," for a gentle reminder of the role of contemplative prayer in our daily lives.Listen to Season 11, Episode 6 with Pastor Terry Smith, "Spiritual Amnesia: Have I Forgotten the Blessings of God?"Subscribe to Janell's biweekly newsletterToday's Heartlift with Janell is currently fully supported by Heartlift International, a 501-3c committed to making home and family the safest, most secure place on earth. Every resource developed, every podcast recorded, and every book written has one goal: To help families become stronger every day. Learn more about Heartlift International and help support this podcast: https://www.janellrardon.com/heartliftinternational/

What if it's possible to experience and express life in a way that leaves a fulfilling impact on us and the ones we love the most? For many of us, life can feel like a painful and mundane prison sentence that we're forced to survive. Along the way we lose our spark of innocence and joy. It's easy to believe that this is just the way life is, but what if it's meant to be so much more? In this episode Justin and Abi dive into a vision casting conversation about the future of The Connected Life. They discuss the hope they have for all listeners to break free from apathy and experience a life filled with repair and redemption. They explore the possibilities of what a connected life could truly yield. Together they cast vision for the miraculous ways the knowledge of a loving creator can ignite adventure and create a beautiful story out of the messiest parts of our humanity. If you're wanting a dose of encouragement that will help shatter limitations, while igniting a spark of hope for a for an engaging and fulfilled life, this episode is just what you're looking for! Also, enrollment for The Pathway to Freedom 2023 is open now until August 16th! Sign up now: https://justinandabi.com/courses/the-pathway-to-freedom/ Don't forget to download your FREE Life Consulting MasterClass Validation Session: CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss the transformative power of acknowledging and addressing our own pain as leaders. If our pain isn't transformed, it will be transmitted to others, potentially leading to harmful behaviors and dynamics within our ministries and organizations. By developing self-awareness, emotional health, and adaptive capacity, leaders can prioritize their mission over personal needs and avoid unconsciously inflicting pain on those they serve. This insightful conversation offers valuable insights and practical guidance for cultivating a healthy inner life of faithful discipleship and a healthy outer life of ministry leadership.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Tod Hall in Episode 136: Healthy Attachment and Spiritual Leadership.“If our pain isn't transformed, it's going to be transmitted.” Ep. 136 is a conversation about Todd Hall's book, The Connected Life.Learn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out my online course, Engaging God's Mission.

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Jamie and Tara Dew serve at out sister seminary, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Outside Jamie's office are a towel and basin. Why? To remind him of his call to serve. Today, the Dews join us to talk about service, work, calling, burnout, and formation. (The conversation starts at 8:35.) Also, in “Headlines” (1:13) Dr. Ken Keathley joins us to talk about school shootings. And in “On My Bookshelf” (34:10), Erin Smith recommends a book called, ‘The Connected Life.' Visit our website: https://cfc.sebts.edu/ Support the work of the Center: https://cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/

Saddleback Spiritual Growth Pastor Jason Wieland talks with Dr. Todd Hall, professor of Psychology at the Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University and author of The Connected Life: The Art and Science of Relational Spirituality. The conversation seeks to respond to the question “How does my relationship with God affect my relationships with others?”. They discuss attachment theory, the link between social disconnection and spiritual disconnection, symptoms of spiritual disconnection, the difference between pseudo-connection and healthy connection, ways to improve our attachment to God, helpful spiritual practices, and tips for deepening your relationships. Dr. Todd W. Hall (PhD, Rosemead School of Psychology) is professor of psychology at Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University, where he teaches courses on the integration of psychology and theology, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and positive psychology. He is also a faculty affiliate at the Harvard Human flourishing Program at Harvard University and a founding partner at Flourishing Metrics. He is an award-winning researcher, focusing on relational approaches to spirituality, virtue, and leadership, and is the developer of several widely used spiritual assessments and the co-developer of the Flourish Assessment. He is also the author of Relational Spirituality and coauthor of Psychology in the Spirit. To learn more about Dr. Hall's books on Christian spirituality, visit theconnectedlife.org; for information about his spiritual assessments, visit spiritualmetrics.co; and to learn more about his leadership development and consulting work, visit drtoddhall.com. Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by the Saddleback Spiritual Growth Team. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 300 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/saddleback). Doable Discipleship is a proud part of the Saddleback Family of Podcasts. To learn more about the Saddleback Family of Podcasts, visit saddleback.com/podcasts.Related Links: https://www.ivpress.com/the-connected-life (use offer code DOABLE for 30% off through March 14!)https://www.ivpress.com/relational-spiritualityhttps://www.spiritualmetrics.co/https://saddleback.com/connect/ministry/celebrate-recoveryhttps://saddleback.com/carehttps://saddleback.com/betterhttps://www.facebook.com/celebraterecoverysaddlebackchurchhttps://celebraterecovery.comRetreat information: https://saddleback.com/connect/ministry/retreat-ministry/lakeforest?Interested in joining or hosting a group? Visit https://saddleback.com/smallgroups.https://saddleback.thinkific.com/courses/foundationshttps://saddleback.com/coronaresponse for additional tools for a better response.To tell a friend about Doable Discipleship or share it on your social media, use saddleback.com/doable.For more resources to help you grow, visit saddleback.com/grow or email maturity@saddleback.com.

Sadly, there are many people that have childhood stories littered with cruel experiences. Those that are entrusted to care for the most innocent sometimes have ways of neglecting their duty to the point of deliberate and outright abuse. For the children suffering in these conditions it can often feel hopeless and impossible to bounce back from. But what if there are answers of radical love and care waiting to redeem and repair even the most broken situations?  In this deeply vulnerable episode Justin sits down with Annika, a Connected Life listener, who shares about her abusive childhood, her time in the foster care system, and the radical love that has played a pivotal role in her repair. Together they tackle the simple, yet plentiful and powerful ways others can participate in a system with almost a half million children each year.  This messy, yet miraculous story will remind you that no circumstance is too broken that a redemptive genius of a God can't touch it with the help of a few humble and loving hearts.

Kristine Klussman teaches you how to lead a more connected life Episode 1579: Change Your Use Of Technology To Lead A More Connected Life by Kristine Klussman Kristine Klussman specialized in Health Psychology (Behavioral Medicine) at Harvard Medical School, then founded and ran the Health Psychology program and post-doctoral training programs at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. She found her work with cancer and cardiac patients inspiring, uplifiting, and humbling. She found so many of those going through life-threatening illness were - sometimes for the first time in their lives - absolutely clear what truly mattered to them: authenticity and connection. In 2016, she founded a non-profit to focus full-time on trying to understand, explain and teach what she now believes is the single most meaningful and rewarding aspect of our existence.  The original post is located here: https://www.kristineklussman.com/change-your-use-of-technology-connected-life/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Relatable Voice podcast! Today, the RV is on the road to Denver Colorado to speak with Ron Hammond. Ron comes from a Corporate Finance background and has just published his first book entitled Live Your Humanity: Activate your Innate Human Values for a Meaningful and Connected Life. Visit: www.ronhammond.com Facebook: ronhammondco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we are bringing back our friend Andy Crouch to continue the conversation about the role of technology in our lives. Coming off of his previous work on technology in the family, Andy shares with us his vision for the future  and how we can navigate the tension of its benefits and challenges. He lets us in on some perspective shifts we can make today in order to use technology in a healthy way. To hear more on this topic, you can find Andy's new book out now: The Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World.We will be hosting our annual Culture Summit April 28-29 and would love for you to join us! Use code RFL20 for 20% off any registration. As we seek to live from a rhythm of rest, we must begin by spending time with God. Abide has created practical and beautiful tools to help us remain in the Word. Join our email community for encouragement, advice, and to submit questions for the RFL podcast. Thank you for listening! We would love for you to follow and leave a review so we can continue to reach others with these conversations. 

Every where we look, the world is filled with people in need. It's easy to see the enormity of this need and to get overwhelmed. Some times it feels easier to turn a blind eye than to try and figure out how to tackle the problems of this world. But what if we didn't need to help everyone? What if we only needed to intimately and deliberately invest in one or two people? In December of 2021 The Connected Life hosted a giveaway of $1,000 to someone who had a great idea of how to give that money away. A generous Connected Life listener matched that donation and not one, but two people got a chance to love someone extravagantly. In this second episode, Abi and Justin sit down with Angel, who turned her world upside down in her late 40's to go back to school to learn how to teach English to immigrants and refugees. She shares her heartwarming interaction with a widowed woman from Laos who's worked rigorously to take care of her two children (one is special needs) while fighting to learn English and adapt to the American culture. Through compassion Angel partnered with love to help change the course of another person's future. If you're looking for hope and inspiration in your life, this is a MUST listen to episode!

Loving others can be difficult, especially the ones that can't help but make a mess so bad they hurt everyone in their path. Getting past the anguish they inflict can sometimes feel impossible. But what if behind all the years of chaos and destruction was an innocent child desperate for kindness, compassion, and care? In December of 2021 The Connected Life hosted a giveaway of $1,000 to someone who had a great idea of how to give that money away. A generous Connected Life listener matched that donation and not one, but two people got a chance to love someone extravagantly. In this episode Abi and Justin sit down with one of the winners Kaira, and she shares the inspiring idea that led to a month long experience for her uncle Rick. Though Rick's life is seemingly filled with reasons he doesn't deserve such a gift, Kaira's story paints a compassionate and moving picture of just how much the messiest people are in the most need of undeserving love. If you're looking to be inspired and gain hope for humanity, this episode will move you to be a better person, while giving you hope for how a simple act of love can change the world right in front of you!