Podcasts about Connectedness

New research shows that participating in activities led by conservation and environmental organizations can increase our sense of nature connectedness without a massive investment of time. Learn more about Personal Rewilding online at www.rhnaturereconnect.com Join the Personal Rewilding with Robert Hensley community on Patreon at www.patreon.com/cw/roberthensleynaturereconnectBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-told-paranormal--3589860/support.

In this episode, Vanessa sits down with Clara Schroeder, ecotherapist and author of Re-Nature: How Nature Helps Us Feel Better and Do Better, for a conversation about ecopsychology, climate grief, ritual, and the healing intelligence of the natural world. Together they explore why “we are nature” is not just a poetic idea, but a psychological and spiritual reality - and how separation from the earth mirrors separation from self, body, belonging, and ritual. They also discuss nature as a co-regulating presence, the specific grief that can follow climate or human-caused ecological disasters, and what it means to repair our attachment with the original mother. This is a conversation about remembering that nature is not outside of us; it is one of the oldest relationships we have.For educational purposes only. This isn't therapy.Resources mentioned:Re-Nature by Clara SchroederUse for: Guest's book, Re-Nature: How Nature Helps Us Feel Better and Do Better.Link: https://www.claraschroeder.com/bookNote: Clara's site describes the book as exploring nature connection, mental health, resilience, climate disruption, and sustainable action.Ecopsychology / Theodore RoszakUse for: Defining ecopsychology as the bridge between psychology and ecology / the human psyche and the natural world.Link: https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/psychology/ecopsychologyNote: Useful general background on ecopsychology and its association with Theodore Roszak's The Voice of the Earth.Nature exposure and healthUse for: Research support that exposure to natural environments is associated with decreased anxiety, rumination, and other mental health benefits.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8125471/Note: Review article on associations between nature exposure and health.Nature relatedness and mental healthUse for: Research support that stronger nature relatedness is associated with fewer symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6069224/Note: Helpful support for the episode's claim that relationship with nature matters for mental health.Connectedness to Nature ScaleUse for: Research on emotional / experiential connection to the natural world.Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/222621038_The_Connectedness_to_Nature_Scale_A_Measure_of_Individuals%27_Feeling_in_Community_with_NatureNote: Mayer and Frantz's Connectedness to Nature Scale is a common measure in environmental psychology.Andy Goldsworthy quoteUse for: “We often forget that we are nature. Nature is not something separate from us…”Link: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/goldsworthy-andy/Note: This is a cleaner source than Goodreads for the quote used in the episode.Lisa Miller / Spirituality Mind Body InstituteUse for: Lisa Miller's work on spirituality, psychology, and the science of spiritual awareness.Link: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/faculty/lfm14/Note: This confirms Lisa Miller as Professor of Psychology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, and founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute.Lisa Miller — The Awakened BrainUse for: Background on spirituality, resilience, and mental health.Link: https://www.lisamillerphd.com/Note: Important: I would not use wording that says Lisa Miller “proved synchronicities are real” unless you have a specific source from her work that says that directly. Safer wording: “Lisa Miller's work explores the science of spirituality and awakened awareness.”Fractal patterns and stress reductionUse for: Nature's fractal patterns and stress/mental fatigue reduction.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8416160/Note: Supports the episode's discussion of repeated natural patterns and nervous system regulation.Disaster / climate-related mental healthUse for: Mental health consequences of disasters, including trauma, anxiety, and depression.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11430943/Note: Broad support for the climate grief / disaster recovery part of the conversation.Forest therapy after wildfire disasterUse for: Nature-based, community-centered support after wildfire or disaster.Link: https://natureandhealth.uw.edu/publications/forest-therapy-as-a-trauma-informed-approach-to-disaster-recovery-insights-from-a-wildfire-affected-community/Note: Useful support for nature connection as part of disaster recovery.Nature attachment theoryUse for: Nature as an attachment figure / the human-nature bond through an attachment theory lens.Link: https://eresearch.qmu.ac.uk/handle/20.500.12289/14214Note: Useful support for the “Mother Nature / original mother / attachment wound” portion of the episode.Attachment theory overviewUse for: Bowlby, Ainsworth, secure base, attachment needs, and early bonds.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4085672/Note: Good general research overview on attachment theory and secure base.Clarissa Pinkola Estés — Women Who Run With the Wolves / life-death-life cycleUse for: Life-death-life cycle, instinctual nature, and the archetypal feminine frame.Link: https://bookshop.org/p/books/women-who-run-with-the-wolves-clarissa-pinkola-estes/9929947Note: The concept is from Estés's Women Who Run With the Wolves. I did not find a high-quality free source with the full concept explained, so best to cite the book directly rather than a secondary blog.Human evolution / Homo sapiensUse for: Vanessa's comment that humans have existed far longer than modern attachment theory / nuclear-family assumptions.Link: https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/human-fossils/species/homo-sapiensNote: Smithsonian source states Homo sapiens have lived from about 300,000 years ago to the present.Connect with Claire:Clara's website:https://www.claraschroeder.com/Book page:https://www.claraschroeder.com/bookInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingwithclarity/Book Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ReNatureBook/Substack:https://claraschroeder.substack.com/If you want to go deeper, check out the written companion on Substack and explore community + training at https://www.vanessaBennett.com.Additional ResourcesExplore: VanessaBennett.comBook: The Motherhood MythCommunity: Inner Compass CollectiveTraining: Inner Compass AcademyConnect with Inner CompassFollow on InstagramConnect with Vanessa Bennett:Follow on InstagramFollow on TikTokLearn more on SubstackConnect with Vanessa Bennett on LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is it possible that all minds are connected through a greater field of consciousness? In this fascinating episode of The ‘X' Zone, Rob McConnell welcomes author, researcher, and consciousness explorer Frank DeMarco to discuss his thought-provoking book, The Cosmic Internet. Drawing upon years of exploration into intuition, consciousness, spirituality, and non-physical communication, Frank presents a unique perspective on the interconnected nature of reality. He examines the idea that human consciousness may be part of a much larger network of awareness—what he describes as a "Cosmic Internet"—through which insights, inspiration, and understanding can be accessed. During this engaging conversation, Frank discusses the origins of the concepts presented in his book, the role of intuition and inner guidance, and the possibility that consciousness extends beyond the limits of the physical brain. He also explores questions about life, purpose, creativity, and the nature of existence from a broader spiritual perspective. Whether you're interested in consciousness studies, spirituality, metaphysics, intuition, or the mysteries of human awareness, this episode offers a thought-provoking exploration of ideas that challenge conventional assumptions about reality and our place within it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

When mom guilt takes over, it's hard to feel like the calm mama you want to be. In this episode, guest Jessica Tomich Sorci shares why moms feel bad about themselves, along with mindful parenting tools to break the cycle. Learn how self-compassion isn't selfish; it's the foundation for confident parenting and real emotional connection with your kids.You'll Learn:How to have a better relationship with yourself as a human, a woman, and a momWhat being an empty-nester looks like for me right nowWhat I like to say to myself when I'm feeling anxiousWays to love all the parts of you - even the challenging onesWhat surprised me about my Mom Parts assessmentJessica Tomich Sorci is a licensed marriage and family therapist, as well as a specialist in Internal Family Systems (IFS). Her focus is on maternal mental health. She's here today talking about her new book, When Good Moms Feel Bad: An Empowering Guide to Transforming Guilt, Anxiety and Anger Into Compassion, Confidence and Connectedness, which she wrote along with Rebecca Gushuri. ----------------------------------------Resources/Previous Episodes:Episode 183: Internal Family Systems (IFS, part 1)Episode 184: Finding Your SELF (IFS, part 2)Episode 185: Being What Your Kids Needs (IFS, part 3)Episode 197: Freedom From the Good Mom Myth with Dr. Angele CloseEpisode 198: Letting Go of Mom Shame with Dr. Angele CloseFree Resources:Get your copy of the Stop Yelling Toolkit!In this free guide you'll discover:✨ A simple tool to stop yelling once you've started (This one thing will get you calm.)✨ 40 things to do instead of yelling. (You only need to pick one!)✨ Exactly why you yell. (And how to stop yourself from starting.)✨A script to say to your kids when you yell. (So they don't follow you around!)Download the Stop Yelling Toolkit hereConnect With Darlynn:Book a complimentary session with DarlynnLearn about the different parenting programs at www.calmmamacoaching.comFollow me on Instagram @darlynnchildress for daily tipsRate and review the podcast on ItunesConnect with Jessica Tomich Sorci:Take the Mini Mom Parts quiz (and listen to the full podcast episode to hear Darlynn's results!)Get the book - When Good Moms Feel Bad: An Empowering Guide to Transforming Guilt, Anxiety and Anger Into Compassion, Confidence and ConnectednessFollow Jessica on IG @jessicatomichsorci Learn more on her website: https://www.jessicatomichsorci.com/for-moms

What if better management starts with seeing connections that were there all along? In this conversation, Balaji Reddie and Andrew Stotz unpack one of the most powerful and overlooked ideas in management: that everything is connected. Drawing on Dr. W. Edwards Deming's systems thinking, he explains why the problems we face today were set in motion long before we noticed them, and why the solutions are rarely where we think to look.    Along the way, a cup of coffee becomes a window into five years of invisible effort, hydrogen and oxygen defy everything we'd expect, and a classroom game reveals that cooperation isn't a soft ideal — it might just be human nature. Whether you run a team of two or a global organization, this episode will quietly shift the way you read a situation, ask a question, or respond to a problem. TRANSCRIPT 0:00:02.2 Andrew Stotz: My name is Andrew Stotz, and I'll be your host as we dive deeper into the teachings of Dr. W. Edwards Deming. Today, I'm continuing my discussions with Balaji Reddie, an educator and trainer in the teachings of Dr. Deming and quality management generally. The topic for today is connectedness, which will help you see things you normally would not see. Balaji, how are you?   0:00:30.7 Balaji Reddie: I'm good, I'm fine.   0:00:32.5 Andrew Stotz: Nice to connect with you.   0:00:34.1 Balaji Reddie: Yes, same here.   0:00:35.3 Andrew Stotz: Connectedness day.   0:00:36.5 Balaji Reddie: Yeah, connectedness, absolutely. Yeah, we chose this term very carefully, right?   0:00:42.6 Andrew Stotz: I suspect you have, given your precision.   [laughter]   0:00:47.4 Balaji Reddie: Yeah, to see things that you normally would not see, let me attribute this to Henry Neave, who said that he heard Deming say this during his last three or four seminars in England, right? In Britain rather. Yeah, I think it was mostly in England. And he said, when he heard him say that, he said, "I am not here to teach you anything new. I'm here to make you see things that you normally would not see." And I would like to just expand on that and say when you see things differently, obviously, you observe, you record different things. And when you record different things, you ask different questions. When you ask different questions, you get different answers. And when you get different answers, you draw different conclusions. When you draw different conclusions, you take different decisions. And when you take different decisions, you get different results. It's insanity to expect different results by asking the same questions every single time. So management is not so much about giving the right answers as much as it is about asking the correct questions. And I think Dr. Deming helps you do that. He helps you ask the correct questions.   0:02:02.2 Balaji Reddie: Now coming to the word connectedness. We spoke about the System of Profound Knowledge, a unified theory of leadership and management, where Dr. Deming brings together four sciences. And the first one he says about systems thinking, or what he called as appreciation for a system, appreciation for a fact that everything is systemic. There's nothing that happens in isolation, right? And the second one, of course, he said was understanding variation, then understanding theory of knowledge and understanding psychology. But he said, all four are equally important, et cetera. And then comes the, I won't say contradictory, but a chapter before Profound Knowledge on systems especially. So that's where I decided to use the word connectedness, that all these are connected. What did he mean by that? So I believe he wanted people to learn about connectedness and systems first.   0:03:01.6 Balaji Reddie: So let's dive right there. What did he always say about systems, or connectedness as we say here? And let's get into his definition for system. And he says that "a system is a network," right, "of interdependent components that work together to achieve the aim of the system." And then he says "every system must have an aim. Without an aim, there is no system." And very well articulated throughout this book which he wrote, he always began with aim of the chapter. Even in Out of the Crisis, he always started with aim of a chapter. So network of interdependent components. So let's just break it down, because the three important words are network, interdependent, and aim. And he says aim comes first because without the aim, there is no system.   0:04:00.6 Balaji Reddie: Right. And he goes on to tell us what the aim of a system should be. Okay. He says here that the recommended aim should be for everybody to gain. Now, in one of the paragraphs there, management's job, where he says should be to make it clear, the first step is clarification. Everyone in the organization must understand the aim and how to direct their efforts towards the aim, right? And everyone must understand, okay, this is important. The danger and loss to the whole organization from a team that seeks to become a selfish, independent profit center. Right. So he says here we need to give both, why we need to do what we need to do. And he says the aim precedes the system. Now, I would like to leave this discussion right here. We will cover this in our 14 Points, our session on the 14 Points, because I believe the word aim and purpose are, they go hand in hand. Aim gives us a direction and purpose gives us the reason why we exist, right? And so the direction of all the efforts, you can see the development. He says here, he gives some examples that the system must create something of value. In other words, results. The intended results along with consideration of recipients and of cost mold the aim of the system. So he said it should be something that makes life better for everyone.   0:05:39.8 Balaji Reddie: Now, he was talking about a man-made system here. Remember, he wrote this for organizations, but I think I mentioned this before that this can equally be applied to natural systems, if you want to really study them in detail. I remember talking to Barbara Lawton about this, and I said, "Natural systems, they do have an aim. It's just that we've not understood it." The purpose and aim of, in fact, that was the basis for my paper, which I delivered at the Deming Research Seminar in 2002. And the title of my paper was Deming and Ecology. And I was trying to put together the thoughts of the physicist Fritjof Capra, who wrote some wonderful books like The Tao of Physics, The Turning Point, The Web of Life, and The Hidden Connections. And The Systems View of Life is also one of the sub-books or booklets that he came out with. But these were his wonderful books. At the time, he had not yet written The Hidden Connections, right? So based on his three books that I had read up until then, of course, one was called Uncommon Wisdom, where he reproduced some of the interviews he had with some systems thinkers in the world, including people not from conventional systems thinking. For example, he also reproduced his interaction with the then Prime Minister or the ex-Prime Minister of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, and how he spent time with her, because he was over here in India for quite some time studying the language Sanskrit and studying the texts over here, because he learned about systems thinking even deeper.   0:07:25.1 Balaji Reddie: So over there, he wanted to, he raised a question, what is the purpose? So I wanted to use Dr. Deming's theories to understand the purpose of a natural system and what is the purpose of man [laughter] in this natural system. So that was my theory. And that's when this aim thing became more and more clear. And Barbara said, "No, you're right. There is an aim. It's just that we're trying to understand it. Without that, you won't have the system working so beautifully. There is something that is at work." Right. And he says here, management of a system. And then he says that a system includes the future. And now here's where, when you talk about system includes the future, he mentions Peter Senge in his book, if you know about The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization. And that's where this fantastic statement comes in because he says delayed effects. So although, Deming never used these words directly, but here I am putting among the first principles of systems thinking is that cause and effect are not closely related in time or space. Right. And that gives a lot of frightening conclusions, or inferences that you can draw from this. If I say that, by the way, that cause and effect are not closely related in time or space, and if I ask you what you understand by this statement, your first knee-jerk reaction would be what I do today, the consequences would be felt in another time at another place. Absolutely right. That's exactly what this means. But the converse is also true. What we get to see in front of our eyes, the origins are at another time and another place.   0:09:15.9 Balaji Reddie: So we only see the event, but systems thinking teaches us there are no events in this world. There are only eventualities. Now, this comes into play when you start doing a study, typically when people learn about quality, and then the first thing they learn is to, okay, identify a problem and try to solve it, right? And then they start asking the question, "Why did this happen?" And then you draw a fishbone diagram, which is, you know, one of the most popular tools. But the problem there is you need to arrange the causes logically and not categorically. And you also need to take into account that these causes are also related to each other. You can't isolate them. And the fact that, there could be an element of time over here, right, that this is a delayed effect that you're seeing. So the effect comes much later. And sometimes it could be weeks and months. So you have to take that into account, right? So the cause and effect are not true, which means then the next corollary from this statement is that seemingly disconnected events turn out to be connected. And so when you are studying something that's happening in front of your eyes, very quickly you ask the question, "What else happened a month ago, a week ago, that we seem to have missed? Are we missing something here?" So that's one of those things that we need to get into, right? We need to go backwards in time and not look at the localized stuff here. We need to look in space all around and try to figure out where and how we need to change things.   0:11:06.1 Andrew Stotz: It's also interesting to think about all the things that have to have happened for an outcome to occur today the way you want it, that is the right outcome.   0:11:19.8 Balaji Reddie: Yes.   0:11:21.4 Andrew Stotz: And a good example I use for that, and I was just talking two different times this week with my team, is coffee. Coffee is a really interesting one, because when you go to a coffee shop, they make you a cup of coffee, they give you a cup of coffee, but what you don't realize is that there was a farmer, took him five years to grow that tree. And then they had to pick it at the right time. You pick it at the wrong time, it goes wrong.   0:11:47.4 Balaji Reddie: Oh, yeah.   0:11:48.3 Andrew Stotz: They put it into some water. They leave it in too long, it's fermented. They leave it in too short, it doesn't, the shell doesn't come off. And then if they, once they've worked on it, if they have their grinders that are getting off the mucilage off of it, if they're too tight, well, then you're going to get a little slice off the top of the bean. And then when that goes to the roasting machine, that's going to burn right there because there's no protection in that area. But they got to get all of those things right all the way to that barista. And if that barista just basically doesn't check the water temperature, it's done.   0:12:29.5 Balaji Reddie: It's done. [laughter]   0:12:29.9 Andrew Stotz: You throw it away. And when you think about it, I have another lesson that I give to young people about capitalism, that how all of these decisions are happening all along the way. And when that happens, there's waste in the system. And that waste goes back all the way back to the effort of the farmer five years ago when they planted that tree.   0:12:51.8 Balaji Reddie: That's right.   0:12:52.3 Andrew Stotz: And so reducing waste is not only good for you and good for costs in general, but it has a respect for the process, a respect for the system.   0:13:04.0 Balaji Reddie: Yes. Connectedness. Reconnected. [laughter]   0:13:07.6 Andrew Stotz: Well, and the other thing I tell them is I say, and here you have a coffee bean coming from this country that's then being shipped to this country. They never met.   0:13:16.8 Balaji Reddie: Yeah.   0:13:17.1 Andrew Stotz: And that's capitalism. You trade. In fact, they may not speak the same language.   0:13:23.1 Balaji Reddie: Absolutely.   0:13:23.5 Andrew Stotz: Or they may even be enemies. They may hate each other.   0:13:26.9 Balaji Reddie: Yeah.   0:13:27.4 Andrew Stotz: And yet they trade.   0:13:29.5 Balaji Reddie: Yeah.   0:13:31.1 Andrew Stotz: And so it's a voluntary connectedness that happens through capitalism. Anyways.   0:13:37.2 Balaji Reddie: Yeah. The right quality and uniformity are foundations for commerce, prosperity, and peace. [laughter] That's Deming for you.   0:13:46.1 Andrew Stotz: Yeah.   0:13:46.3 Balaji Reddie: I think he chose that sentence so beautifully. It goes into the Deming Medal. He knew what he was talking about. So he was talking about systems, and I think profound knowledge came towards the end of his life, and rightly so. It came as a revelation, as a catharsis. I think he went through all of that, especially, I think it was between '88 and '89, if I'm not mistaken. Jaki Graham talks about this very, very funnily. She says that they were giving him pure oxygen and maybe that made his brain cells go alive. [laughter] And he could think so clearly. He was getting pure oxygen. And so his thought process...   0:14:31.0 Andrew Stotz: By the way, for the listeners out there, you may feel like I feel when I think about how Dr. Deming didn't really come out with the System of Profound Knowledge until he was, early '90s, let's say, '90s. You think to yourself, okay, I still have time to come up with my incredible insight on...   0:14:52.4 Balaji Reddie: Correct.   0:14:52.9 Andrew Stotz: Bringing together all my experience.   0:14:55.1 Balaji Reddie: Yeah. So because I think I shared this with you before that when you read Mary Walton's book and he says, "No, I don't think I'm ready to establish an institute," and he only did it one month before he passed. So I think by that time he was quite sure what he created was quite amazing, and it'll stand the test of time, right? And although, the title of the book is The New Economics for Industry, Government, Education, I believe it is industry, government, education, and healthcare. Because when he was in Japan, he said Japan must see itself as a system. And when he got the Deming Medal, that's what he said. Oh, sorry, when he got the Emperor's Medal, the Second Order of the Sacred Treasure. And he was talking to the Japanese Prime Minister. And he said, "You all must see yourselves as a system." And the four sectors of industry, government, education, and healthcare must work together. So he meant it as in the broadest sense of the term, right? And that's why this word system. So the first thing, of course, cause and effect are not closely related. Seemingly disconnected events turn out to be connected. The third important thing here in systems thinking is the reductionist thinking that we have.   0:16:12.0 Balaji Reddie: We believe the word analysis means dissection. And if you look deeply and read the book Mind and the World Order, what is the purpose of analysis? The purpose of analysis is not dissection. That's just the act of breaking a system down. But the purpose of analysis is interrelationships, establishing the interrelationships or understanding the connectedness. And I find it quite funny because people say analysis is dissection, and so they came up with a new term, really not necessary, synthesis, bringing it all together. There was no need for that term. You're not engaging in what, tautology? [laughter] You didn't need that. Analysis itself means dissecting and understanding relationships, right?   0:17:02.2 Andrew Stotz: Hmm.   0:17:03.3 Balaji Reddie: And so he said here, we have that reductionist thinking, but we forget that in a system, you have what are called synergistic relationships. You cannot understand a system by breaking it down into its components and studying the components separately and then believing that the components and their attributes and what they do gives the output of what we see. No, you could be completely wrong here. It's not what they do separately. Okay, it's a good thing to understand the components of a system and study them and maybe even establish connectedness, but sometimes what the results you see are quite contrary to what they could be giving separately. I'll give you an example here. Take the case of water. Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen. You cannot study and draw conclusions about water by studying the attributes of hydrogen and oxygen separately. You'd be making a mistake, a grave error. Okay, let's do that. Hydrogen, a highly inflammable gas, catches fire like this. Oxygen feeds fire. But you put them together and they give you something that quenches fire. Hydrogen is not wet. Oxygen is not wet. But water is wet. [laughter] How do you explain this?   0:18:25.9 Balaji Reddie: All right. If you take the case of sugar, it's a hydrocarbon. Try tasting hydrogen. All right, try tasting carbon. Now put them together and see what you get. Now, can it not be then that you are studying a system and when you break things down and you're studying the components separately, you could be making the same error? It's not what they do separately, it's what they do together. It's the same with sections in a company, departments in a company, companies themselves. Today, we use this sophisticated term, supply chain, call it what you will. I love to use the word provider network. I don't like using the word supplier any longer. I like to use the word provider, because today we're living in a different world. We're getting activities done by someone else, and you can't say he's supplying me this activity. He's providing me this service, right? So provider is a better term to use than supplier. And it's no longer a chain. It's a network, right? It's more lateral. It's all over the place. It's not linear. You're doing a huge disservice by using the term supply chain, because it's not bringing out what exactly is happening right there.   0:19:38.3 Balaji Reddie: And today's supply chains or provider networks are globally dispersed. So you need to have something that connects them. You just said that, the farmer could be in a different country, speaking a different language, maybe he didn't even know where it is being used, and they could hate each other, but they have to work, [laughter] you need to work together. So there's some kind of connectedness that comes in once again. But here's where people make mistakes. So you're talking about synergistic relationships. So sometimes in a team, now here's where all that incentive pay and choosing employee of the month can destroy a system.   0:20:18.8 Balaji Reddie: It could have been the entire team that did well, and they did well because they worked as a team. And it was synergistic, where some components had to, I can't use the right word, but maybe had to underperform so that the system came out ahead. It's like the organs of the human body, right? That's an interconnected, interdependent system. You have a primary function of each of the organs, but there are many other functions we are still discovering, right? For example, if you take the case of ears, besides hearing, they're responsible for balance in our body, right? Eyes, besides sight, they are also responsible for balance in our body. If you try this yoga position, you know, there's a yoga, so to say, yeah, you stand on one leg. And then you lift one leg off the ground and put the ball of your heel on the knee, the other leg's knee. And then you hold your hands above your head to form like a namaste or a triangle. As long as your eyes are open, you stand upright. Shut your eyes, you fall. It's a system and we don't even realize it, right? So this is something we're still...   0:21:38.3 Andrew Stotz: You also fall in that posture when your teacher says, as mine did once, "Now you're in the position. Now raise your other leg."   [laughter]   0:21:54.5 Andrew Stotz: My yoga teacher didn't come yesterday, but I did my sessions every day. But I haven't been able to do that one yet.   0:22:03.6 Balaji Reddie: We had that joke in school. Why does the crane stand on one leg? [laughter] 'Cause if it raised the other leg, it'd fall. [laughter] So it continues standing on one leg. So yes. So you have the synergistic relationships which exist, all right? And it's so difficult then to establish these interrelationships. And sometimes they're visible, sometimes they're not, all right? And sometimes you get to see the results right up front. Sometimes you get to see them in time delay. And that is why Deming said continual improvement. It never stops. Continual learning. You can never say you have complete knowledge of a process or a system. You can never say that, right? And now comes the best part. When you say here that all these are interconnected and there's synergy and then there's cause and effect not closely related in time and space, the output of a system, that is why, is subject to variation. And that's why the study of variation becomes important, right?   0:23:16.2 Balaji Reddie: And when you draw a diagram saying, suppose you say this is a system and all the components are there and you draw the interconnectedness and you draw an arrow and you say, "Okay, you're getting the system is subject to variation," right? Can you with absolute certainty say that because here, because the funny thing is each of the component's performance is also subject to variation, right? So can you say that, this combination gave me this output? You can never say that. You can only say it's probable, might be somewhere here. And so I think Walter Shewhart's greatness was in recognizing that what is natural to a system and what is not natural. When do you start asking the question, "What do I know about this?" When you cannot predict. When you can predict with a certain amount of certainty that this is going to happen.   0:24:14.6 Balaji Reddie: It is between these two limits. Well, then that's when you say, "Okay, I think I know quite a bit about this, but I don't know much. I want to reduce those limits, because I want to be as certain as possible when I make a prediction." And that was what was continual learning. It was not so much about cost. It was as much as it had to do about understanding and predicting. I know what's going to happen next. To a certain extent, this will happen. This will happen, right? And that's where the understanding of variation comes in. Okay, and then he brought in the third, that in variation, you saw that there were what he called as random variation and assignable variation, or what Deming had common and special cause variation. Common causes belong to the system and special causes are alien to the system under study, right? And so say it's easier to identify the special causes because they tell you something is not right. And so you can say, "I know it happened." You can isolate and say, "This is the cause," right? It makes it easier for you then to isolate that, study it, but...   0:25:30.1 Andrew Stotz: I just had that happen this morning.   0:25:32.4 Balaji Reddie: Okay.   0:25:33.7 Andrew Stotz: I'll give you an example.   0:25:35.2 Balaji Reddie: Yeah, sure.   0:25:36.0 Andrew Stotz: I've been working with my accounting team and what we're trying to do is make sure we have on-time and accurate monthly financial statements. And I've chosen those words very, very carefully. And what I've done with the team is ask them, there's no pressure in this. All I'm asking you to do is pick a day that you think we will be able to have on-time and accurate monthly financial statements. And then they pick their days for each month to the end of the year, which pretty much certainty accounting is a repeating of a similar function. And so then as I was talking with them throughout that day, I said, "Why are these boxes piled up around here?" And they said, "Well, the room that we store them in is getting full." The paper, 'cause you have a regulation in Thailand, you have to have your accounting documents for up to six or eight years on premises in case the revenue department comes. So I said, "Well, show me that room." And we went to the room and it was an absolute mess. It's like people have been dumping boxes and papers in there for five years.   0:26:51.6 Balaji Reddie: Wow.   0:26:52.6 Andrew Stotz: And I said, "Okay. You got to clean up this room this month." They're like, "Ah, it's going to take us two months." I said, "Look, this is critical." And they agreed. And so they have now completed that task, but it consumed so much of their time to do that. And it looks beautiful now. But they're two days late on the on-time and accurate monthly financials. And if we were to look at that on a control chart, we would see that it's a big deviation from what they've been able to do. But that special cause is almost meaningless, just as meaningless as the random variation in the sense that this was just a simple situation where there was a trade-off, they made the trade-off, and it's an acceptable trade-off.   0:27:43.1 Balaji Reddie: Yeah, I'd like to put it this way. When you know why it has happened, it's not that harmful, right? As long as you can predict when we do something. It's the unpredictability that makes a special cause harmful. And that's why when I used the term that Deming's thinking was about reducing or eliminating harmful variation, that is things which get out of your hand and you usually don't know why it's happening. So once you get to know, I believe that this could be connected, yeah, that's a good place to start, right?   0:28:15.7 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. Now, someone that doesn't understand the situation and look back over time may not understand what that cause was, which I'm thinking that I want to develop kind of a note-taking system where we actually write down what was that so that we have a record and an understanding of it. But...   0:28:37.1 Balaji Reddie: Yeah. And so when you say here that there's so many, that complete knowledge is not possible, and that's where you start thinking that was Deming being a pessimist to say complete knowledge is not possible, unknown and unknowable. But no, he was just being realistic. But he did not leave us right there. He said the way you can make the unknown as known as possible is through the theory of knowledge. And that's how the whole thing is. It's beautifully done, what the theory of knowledge is. But he says here, very simply, one of those exercises which you see in the new edition of The New Economics on page 58. But if you go to the old edition, right? That's, I believe, on... Where would that be? Page 84. The example he gives there, effect, the plans and their effect, area A, B, and C, the matrix diagram, if you see that?   0:29:50.0 Andrew Stotz: Yeah.   0:29:50.5 Balaji Reddie: That he says was devised by Henry. And then, of course, he picked on that and put it into his book. I got a chance to actually work on this in the form of a game. And the game, I would break up the audience into four or five groups of five people each and then say, "You're department A, department B, department C," and then have a host of projects lined up for them. And I say, "Now you're going to be ranked and rated based on how you do as a department." And so they would choose those projects where only they were benefiting, right? And obviously, that's what you see in the first table. A chooses three projects, and B chooses two projects, and C chooses three projects. And you see the plus signs there indicating that it's for them, for them alone. And then they are exposed to the fact that, wait a minute, now we're going to give you some extra information. You chose these projects because they were good for you, but now we're going to tell you that these were bad for the others, right? And only one of them was good.   0:30:59.9 Balaji Reddie: And I say, "Okay, now here's this extra information you've been given. Now what are you going to do?" All right. And I said, "I'm giving you five minutes to... Because the company is going to do badly, right? And even though you get a good rating, but the company does badly and eventually the company might have to shut down. So what would you want to do now? I'm giving you five minutes to rectify this." You know, Andrew, not even five minutes was necessary. They would come back within two or three minutes and say, "Let's just choose those projects where everyone gains." And I was surprised the first time that happened. And that's why Deming said cooperation is the key and it is natural. It's just that we have brought in this competition thing. So competition is not natural. He says cooperation is natural. [laughter]   0:31:53.9 Andrew Stotz: And that, in Asia, and I can speak to Thailand, what I like to tell people here in Thailand for managers and people running business is that the core strength of Thai people is that they want to work together. So when you break them up and you put them into groups and then you incentivize them either by group or by individual, you destroy one of their core strengths.   0:32:28.7 Balaji Reddie: Right.   0:32:29.1 Andrew Stotz: That's not a core strength of American. A lot of Americans don't want to work together. They just want to do their own thing. Right? They've been trained to be independent and they don't want that hassle. But in Asia, particularly in Thailand, where we're struggling to bring more and more value, what's happened is the KPI mentality of divide and conquer really is damaging. And it brings me to another point or question that I wanted to mention, and that is about the natural... My mom has a saying, and it's "inch by inch, it's a cinch, yard by yard, it's hard." And what she was telling me was to break things down into manageable parts and then work on the next right part, and then you will start to make progress. And we have studied under Adam Smith and the concept of how division of labor brings value, can increase output. And so there's a whole side of things. And then we're incentivized as individuals, particularly in the West, but let's say generally that, if it's to be, it's going to be up to you and you got to make yourself performance and your department's performance. I don't care about the others. I care about what you're doing with yours.   0:32:54.6 Andrew Stotz: So there's an accountability aspect and it all comes together to give people the perception that, hey, I need to break this down into smaller parts. And so there's just this natural inclination to do that. And if you were to say to people, you can't break it down into individual parts, that also doesn't work. You have to be able to understand the different parts and their interconnectedness, going back to what you're saying.   0:34:26.8 Balaji Reddie: Yes.   0:34:27.1 Andrew Stotz: But there's a lot of different things that I'm saying here. But I think the thing that I'm saying is that the pressure on most people is to divide and conquer, to say, "I'm going to go and look at this department and you and your performance." And what Deming was saying was, you've got to look wider than that if you're really going to be successful. Tell me where I'm right or wrong or give me some guidance.   0:34:53.5 Balaji Reddie: Yeah. I mean, that's exactly how it is. And I just told you that when I saw this happen, it was like an eye-opener. And then what happened after that was, okay, there were some other projects which where we were not going to do well, but the company's going to come out ahead. So why don't we choose those? And that's exactly what you see in the table, that they choose certain projects where they themselves are... Now that's real optimization, right? That's getting the best for everyone.   0:35:23.4 Andrew Stotz: Yeah.   0:35:24.8 Balaji Reddie: And today it's become an overused and abused term. For anything they use the word optimize. I think Deming was way very clear about this 30 years ago when he came up with this idea. And he said it's for everybody to gain. It's not compromise, it's optimization. Right? So I, of course, have a different take on optimize and we'll see that next week when we come into four parts of profound knowledge. So I'd like to end here with talking about cooperation is the key and I think we realized why.   0:35:59.1 Andrew Stotz: Okay.   0:35:59.8 Balaji Reddie: Deming says it's not about each other, it's win-win. The system should... And he gives that lovely example in the same chapter, the last example, where he talks about the truck company, the two truckers who used to keep their establishment open. Alternately overnight so that both could gain and they would use each other's resources. He said, "I was surprised when I called the pickup truck and I saw that the truck was from his competitor. He sent his competitor's truck to pick up my car." That was a classic case of cooperation. So since he ends with that, he ends that chapter, I'd like to also speak about that. Cooperation is the key because we are dealing with something very complex, right? And none of us is as strong as all of us. It's not just about, like you said, because cause and effect are not closely related, it is imperative now that we need to work together. So that was with systems thinking. Cause and effect are not closely related. There exist synergistic relationships. Seemingly disconnected events turn out to be connected. And outputs are the result of a myriad of inputs. You can never say you know everything. So that was systems thinking for you as they apply to the elements of profound knowledge as well.   0:37:33.3 Andrew Stotz: Great.   0:37:33.7 Balaji Reddie: Next week, we'll get into profound knowledge.   0:37:37.1 Andrew Stotz: You know, I think my ending thought on this goes back to the concept of meditation.   0:37:45.4 Balaji Reddie: Okay.   0:37:45.9 Andrew Stotz: Concept of insight meditation or Vipassana or...   0:37:52.6 Balaji Reddie: Vipassana.   0:37:53.7 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. So part of what I understand about meditation is the idea of clearing our mind in this moment. It may also be just observing our mind and just observing all that's happening and going on, which is fine. And let's say that a meditation master may be able to clear their mind. But let's just say that what we're trying to do is come down to this instant, this moment. And I remember during COVID when a lot of pressures were on in my business and stuff, I used to meditate and focus on one saying, which is, "I'm okay right now at this moment."   0:38:36.7 Balaji Reddie: Right.   0:38:37.1 Andrew Stotz: And why this is interesting is because let's say this moment is time zero. What you've just explained is that there's about 50 million things before time zero that have been connected in one way or another that got you to time zero.   0:38:55.1 Balaji Reddie: Yes.   0:38:55.3 Andrew Stotz: And you also said that a system, as Deming said, is a system includes the future.   0:39:00.2 Balaji Reddie: Future.   0:39:01.2 Andrew Stotz: And that's going to be a function of all the different things that happen after time zero, the interconnected things. And it just made me realize, ah, so the value of meditation, I can see it even more now when I think about all the connections on both the future side and the past side. And so it just helped me think about it from that perspective, a little bit different, but anyways.   0:39:23.4 Balaji Reddie: Yep.   0:39:24.9 Andrew Stotz: So I just want to thank you for taking the time. And in fact, what I was thinking is that I need to do more interviews with our advisors and other board members of the Institute, including yourself, because they've all got a lot to say. And I've got some discussions going on with that right now. So I'm looking forward to that. And so I appreciate the discussion and the journey that you're taking us on. And just for the listeners out there, remember to go to deming.org and jump into DemingNEXT to continue your journey.   0:40:03.8 Balaji Reddie: Yes, absolutely.   0:40:05.3 Andrew Stotz: There's so much, so much to learn and explore. So I'm going to wrap it up there. This is your host, Andrew Stotz, and I'll leave you with one of my favorite quotes from Dr. Deming, and that is, "People are entitled," that includes you...   0:40:21.7 Balaji Reddie: Yes.   0:40:22.4 Andrew Stotz: Are entitled to joy in work.

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Are you laying the right foundation for your child’s mental health? The answer may be more crucial—and more surprising—than you think. On this episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine sits down with Dr. Bill Senyard, an accomplished author, veteran pastor, and the creator of the acclaimed "Good Enough Parent" curriculum, for a candid, practical, and hope-filled conversation about strengthening our kids' mental health from the inside out. We live in an age where children are struggling with anxiety, depression, and disconnection more intensely than ever before. As Catherine points out, the mental health crisis is at critical mass—and Christian parents cannot afford to ignore the warning signs. Connectedness & Enoughness: The Two Pillars of Mental Health Drawing from the latest neuroscience and attachment theory, Dr. Bill Senyard breaks down the core needs all children have for mental health: Connectedness: “Does someone really have my back?” Enoughness: “Am I lovable as I am?” He unpacks how a child’s sense of security is built or broken—not through logic, lectures, or even discipline alone—but through a parent’s ability to attune to their child’s emotions: “The process of a parent feeling the child's feeling, absorbing those feelings, and reflecting them back... so the baby knows they've been seen, heard, and understood.” Attachment Styles: Which One Describes Your Child ... Or You? Dr. Bill Senyard and Catherine discuss the four primary attachment styles that shape every child’s approach to life and relationships: Secure: Resilient, optimistic, comfortable in their own skin Avoidant: Self-reliant but disconnected, often lonely Anxious: Hungry for attention and affirmation, high-maintenance, struggles to self-soothe Fearful: Marked by deep wounds, vacillating between withdrawal and outbursts—often in need of professional help Listeners will learn practical ways to spot these styles in their children (and themselves) and discover how to attune to each type’s specific needs—whether it’s giving space to the avoidant child or consistently pouring words of enoughness into the anxious. Takeaways for Christian Parents Attunement—not arguments or advice—lays the foundation for your child’s mental health. Repairing the inevitable relational breaks starts with genuine humility: “I'm sorry. I was wrong. Please forgive me.” Our ability to connect with our kids flows from how deeply we experience God’s love and grace ourselves. There is hope and healing available—even for “epic fail” parents and broken kids. About Dr. Bill Senyard Host of the "Gospel Rant" podcast and seasoned pastor, Dr. Senyard brings decades of experience in ministry, family life, and counseling. His "Good Enough Parent" program is packed with free, actionable tools rooted in gospel grace, neuroscience, and practical wisdom. Call to Action What is your child’s attachment style? Where has connectedness or enoughness broken down—and what small step can you take this week to rebuild the bridge? Visit goodenoughparent.online for free resources, and consider how God’s irrational love for you could transform the way you parent. Have you experienced the power of humble apology and attunement in your family? Share your story and join the conversation with other Christian parents committed to raising mentally healthy kids in a crazy world! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The Laughing Heart with Errol Strider Connectedness, Meeting, and the Courage to Move Beyond Separation Opening Reflections on How We Really Are In this episode of The Laughing Heart, Errol Strider opens with a gentle reflection on the everyday question, “How are you doing?” He admits that people often ask the question casually, while he does not always answer with complete honesty. From there, he introduces the episode's central theme: connectedness. Errol describes it as one of the most critical calls in human experience, a call to move away from the many ways people separate themselves and toward a deeper, more essential joining that could help improve the human condition. Connectedness as a Radical Human Need Errol then shares a piece called “Connectedness,” which he originally wrote in 1981 for the Association for Humanistic Psychology and has revised over the years. The piece explores how human beings stand before one another as individuals shaped by their bodies, histories, experiences, fears, dreams, wants, and defenses. It asks whether people can move beyond isolation, comparison, longing, and self-protection into a place of authentic contact. The writing suggests that people deeply want love and union, yet often fear that if love truly finds them, they may disappear inside it. The Search for a Place to Join The heart of “Connectedness” asks where human beings can genuinely meet one another without violence, compromise, or false performance. Errol's piece explores whether connection comes through honesty, vulnerability, confession, touch, shared pain, grief, longing, terror, or the willingness to drop the protective shells that keep people apart. The poem calls for a kind of courageous nakedness, not merely physical but emotional and spiritual, where people can reveal their confusion, innocence, fear, resentment, and longing in order to rediscover the humanness they share and the divineness they hope to become. Individuality Inside Oneness After the piece, Errol unpacks its meaning by reflecting on the relationship between individuality and unity. He explains that each person is distinctive, yet also part of a larger undivided reality. To illustrate this, he recalls living in Marin County, California, where individual towns each had their own personality, even though from above they appeared as one continuous community. For Errol, this becomes a metaphor for the human condition: people are unique, but their deepest suffering comes from believing they are fundamentally separate from one another. He describes surrender not as giving up, but as letting go of false ideas of separation. The Meeting and the Fear of Dropping Barriers Errol then performs a more comic dialogue called “The Meeting,” inspired by Martin Buber's idea that “all real living is meeting.” The sketch features two characters discussing misery, aliveness, barriers, fear, body sharing, loneliness, and the risk of truly seeing and being seen. Through humor, the dialogue shows how people build invisible walls, compare themselves, shame or blame others, and cling to separateness in order to feel safe. Eventually, the characters begin to look at one another directly, admit fear, exchange names, and experience the first awkward but real moment of meeting. Repentance as Turning Toward Union In the closing reflection, Errol says the episode's pieces reveal the essential challenge of the human condition: people become absorbed in daily problems and desires while overlooking the deeper call to move beyond the illusion of separateness. He uses the religious idea of repentance as “going the other way,” meaning turning away from separation and toward union. He encourages listeners to notice when they compare themselves, act from guilt, live by “shoulds,” or make themselves better or worse than others. He closes with a love poem that says he cannot live outside of love, because only in love does he truly know himself, and he invites listeners to continue the journey through The Laughing Heart website, email, Substack, and YouTube presence.

On today's episode I welcome Jessica Tomich Sorci to the podcast. She's a therapist, perinatal mental health specialist, and creator of the Mom Parts Method. She's spent 15 years working with moms and noticed the same parts showing up, so she began naming them, then created a methodology and a new book. Her Mom Parts Method is a five-step IFS-based process specifically for mothers. It starts with a meditation to connect with a triggering experience, then moves through naming which parts showed up, speaking truths on their behalf, noticing underlying shame or grief, and identifying what those parts actually need. She identified 29 mom parts that kept appearing across 15 years of practice--things like anger, resentment, anxiety, destroyer, blame--and named them so moms could recognize themselves without feeling alone in it. Her Mom Parts cards are a physical tool to support the process. Takeaways The parts that make us such attuned mothers are the same parts that make it hard to let go as kids grow Grief is a through line in motherhood, from the 12-month clothes replacing the 6-month ones all the way to high school graduation. We don't talk about it enough. The good mom/bad mom flip is parts thinking, not Self. It's black and white, and it's exhausting. Motherhood is as much your developmental journey as your child's. You have every right to grow, struggle, fail, and try again too Twenty percent of moms are diagnosed with a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder. Jessica's take: that's a cultural failure rate "I've never heard anyone say they're screwed up because their mom took such good care of herself" Team Kid and Team What About Mom are both in your system. Both are trying to help. Catch my extended interview with Jessica over on Substack. And while you're there, be sure to try one of our new Audio Guides meditations. About Jessica Jessica Tomich Sorci, LMFT is a Level 3 Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, and creator of the groundbreaking Mothercentered approach. She developed the innovative Mom Parts Method—a revolutionary application of IFS to motherhood that helps moms transform guilt, anxiety, and anger into self-compassion and confidence. Jessica's book When Good Moms Feel Bad: An Empowering Guide for Transforming Guilt, Anxiety and Anger into Compassion, Confidence and Connectedness presents her paradigm-shifting vision that reframes maternal mental health struggles not as disorders, but as natural responses to the profound transformation of matrescence, in a world that provides insufficient support. Through her training programs, she empowers therapists to understand mothers through a non-pathologizing lens that normalizes the full spectrum of maternal experience while accessing every mom's own Inner Mom wisdom. Connect with Jessica at momparts.com She is also a singer-songwriter, and you can listen to her music here. Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Souliology. Souliology offers retreats and immersive learning experiences for IFS professionals, many led by IFS Senior Lead Trainers and eligible for continuing education credits. Their programs support deep professional and personal growth, offering space to step away from the demands of daily life so you can return to your practice more present and resourced for the clients you serve. Souliology: Where growth meets depth. Learn more at souliology.com About The One Inside I started this podcast to help spread IFS out into the world and make the model more accessible to everyone. Seven years later, that's still at the heart of all we do.  Join The One Inside Substack community for bonus conversations, extended interviews, meditations, and more. Find Self-Led merch at The One Inside store. Listen to episodes and watch clips on YouTube. Follow me on Instagram @ifstammy or on Facebook at The One Inside with Tammy Sollenberger. I co-create The One Inside with Jeff Schrum, a Level 2 IFS practitioner and coach. Resources New to IFS? My book, The One Inside: Thirty Days to Your Authentic Self, is a great place to start. Want a free meditation? Sign up for my email list and get "Get to Know a Should Part" right away. Sponsorship Want to sponsor an episode of The One Inside? Email Tammy. 

Mike Hathorne spent 30 years in real estate and development trying to understand why the industry keeps building the wrong thing. His answer is in his book, The Great Housing Reversal.It's not a housing shortage. It's a housing mismatch. 64% of American households are one or two people. Over half the housing stock has three or more bedrooms. Mike walks through the three simultaneous trends reshaping who needs a home in America, why the development industry hasn't caught up, and what the neighborhoods people actually want look like.We also talk about the LDS ward study that revealed what happens to communities built on monolithic housing over time, the Harvard research showing that access across socioeconomic lines raises lifetime earnings by 20%, and what it looks like when a developer finally builds the kind of place the data has been pointing toward for decades.Mike recently relocated to Northwest Arkansas to join High Street, a traditional neighborhood development firm. He's also one of the clearest thinkers I've met on the relationship between how we build neighborhoods and how we live in them.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:44 Mike's background: 30 years in development and the path that led to the book03:10 Housing mismatch, not shortage05:00 The numbers: 64% of households are 1-2 people vs. 54% of homes with 3+ bedrooms07:33 Three simultaneous disruptors: fertility rates, marriage rates, and an aging population14:43 Zoning: 75% of residential land locked into single-family20:07 The comps problem: why real estate financing runs backwards from innovation27:29 Placemaking takes longer: lessons from Wheeler District32:28 What supply that matches the market actually looks like36:35 Connectedness is the new luxury42:45 The LDS ward study: why diverse housing makes resilient neighborhoods49:00 When communities can't support themselves, government fills the gap53:47 Personal stories: when mixed neighborhoods change lives57:18 Finding your tribe: Mike's move to Northwest Arkansas and CNU 34CONNECT WITH MIKE HATHORNEhttps://www.amazon.com/Great-Housing-Reversal-American-Dream/dp/B0G1FG4PXN greathousingreversal.substack.com linkedin.com/in/hathorneCNU 34, Northwest Arkansas (May 12-16): cnu.org/cnu-34CONNECT WITH AUSTIN TUNNELLNewsletter: https://playbook.buildingculture.com/ / austintunnell / austin-tunnell-2a41894a / austintunnell CONNECT WITH BUILDING CULTUREhttps://www.buildingculture.com/ / buildingculture / build_culture / buildculture

What if the key to thriving in today's fast-paced world has been around for thousands of years? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh connects with ninth-generation doctor of Eastern medicine Dr. Jenelle Kim to explore the ancient principles behind modern wellness, longevity, and true inner balance. Dr. Jenelle shares the deeply personal story behind her book, “The Korean Art of Living Well: The Eight Keys of Living Meditation for Balance and Transformation,” a work inspired by her lineage and her father's legacy. Rooted in 10,000-year-old Daoist traditions, she introduces the three pillars of optimal living: medicine, movement, and mindset. The conversation dives into how modern life creates stagnation, mentally, physically, and spiritually, and how simple practices like breathwork, grounding, and even laughter can restore flow. Dr. Jenelle explains that true wellness comes down to function and flow, and that imbalance begins when we become stuck in our thoughts. In this episode, Darius and Dr. Jenelle will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction (02:57) Dr. Jenelle Kim's Journey and Book Release (05:43) The Three Pillars of Ancient Medicine (08:27) The Importance of Mindset and Meditation (11:31) Stagnation and Its Impact on Well-being (14:30) The Role of Humor and Laughter in Healing (17:26) Living Meditation and Connection to the Universe (20:17) Finding Balance in a Distracted World (22:33) Cultural Shifts Towards Mindfulness (25:25) The Eight Keys of Living Meditation (28:35) Connectedness and Honor (31:10) Overcoming Self-Deception (34:18) The Importance of Acknowledgment (40:37) Being Like Bamboo: Flexibility and Strength Dr. Jenelle Kim is a ninth-generation Doctor of Eastern Medicine, martial artist, and Taoist wellness expert. She is the founder of JBK Wellness Labs, where she has spent over two decades developing and formulating products carried by major global retailers. She is also the creator of SABU Wellness Experiences, curating immersive wellness events with leading doctors and practitioners worldwide, and the host of The Experts podcast, featuring top voices across beauty, wellness, and leadership. Dr. Kim is the author of “The Korean Art of Living Well” and a sought-after global speaker, sharing her philosophy of Medicine, Movement, and Mindset at conferences and events around the world. Connect with Dr. Jenelle: Website: https://jenellekim.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jenelle-kim-863835175/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjenellemkim/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Connectedness, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Connectedness The Connectedness talent theme is rooted in meaning, unity, and awareness of how everything fits together. People with this strength are naturally perceptive, listening-oriented, philosophic, and integrating. At its core, Connectedness is about seeing the bigger picture. These individuals instinctively sense relationships between people, events, and ideas. They often feel drawn toward something larger than themselves, whether that's a cause, a community, or a shared purpose. People who lead through Connectedness frequently describe themselves as comforting, seeking, and often…spiritual. We also see a lot of nature-lovers who lead through Connectedness. What motivates them most is the chance to help people see connections. They love recognizing patterns of continuity and helping others understand how separate parts can form a meaningful whole.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Connectedness is operating at its best, it brings unity, empathy, and perspective to any environment. This strength naturally integrates parts into wholes and approaches people with acceptance, care, and consideration. Connectedness talent often shows up through relationship-roles like bridge-builder, unifier, integrator, or seeker. These individuals shine when divisions appear. While others may see separation, Connectedness sees relationships. Their ability to build bridges helps groups move from fragmentation toward shared understanding.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think about a situation where people seem disconnected or divided. Ask yourself: What common thread might already exist here that no one is noticing? Then name that connection out loud to someone involved.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Jon Paul Crimi is a Breathwork pioneer known for his zero‑filter East Coast style and his ability to make deep transformation practical and accessible. With 15+ years of experience, he's helped modernize Breathwork by removing the mystique and focusing on real, measurable results. Originally from Boston, he became one of LA's most sought‑after celebrity trainers and sobriety coaches, working with Oscar and Grammy winners, Olympic athletes, and top executives. After a life‑changing introduction to Breathwork from his friend Matthew Perry, he developed his own high‑impact method and quickly began selling out classes across the city. Now based in Bend, Oregon with his wife and two children, Jon Paul continues his mission to make Breathwork mainstream and help people move from rock bottom to mastery using the most powerful tool they already have—their breath.https://breathewithjp.com/

On this episode of Dominate Your Day, I had the privilege of speaking with Jenn Greenhut, whose life took a profound turn after being diagnosed with stage four cancer. Before that moment, she had spent years striving for perfection, often tying her worth to achievement. Initially, her diagnosis felt like punishment, but everything shifted when she chose to see it differently. Instead of fighting her illness with fear and a fighting mentality, Jenn embraced gratitude, self-love, and even compassion for her own cancer cells. As she entered treatment, that mindset transformation became the foundation of her healing, and just four months later, she was cancer-free. Since then, Jenn has channeled her experience into purpose-driven work. She started a tote company, Love, Zero Negative, then created a foundation, the Zero Negative Foundation, to support cancer patients during treatment. Through our work together uncovering her Authentic Imprint™, she discovered that Empathy and Connectedness were key strengths fueling her mission, alongside core values like love, generosity, and growth. Jenn's journey is a powerful reminder that when we lead with love, especially toward ourselves, we can transform even the most difficult chapters into something deeply meaningful. Top 3 Takeaways: 1. Mindset can transform even the hardest moments. Jenn shifted from seeing cancer as a punishment to viewing it as a gift unlocking gratitude, self-love, and a new way of living. 2. Your greatest strengths may already be within you. By embracing her strengths of Empathy and Connectedness, Jenn aligned her natural gifts with her mission to help others heal and feel less alone. 3. You can rewrite your story at any time. No matter the challenge, choosing meaning over fear allows you to grow, find purpose, and become the hero of your own life. Episode Minutes: Minute 6: Facing The Diagnosis Minute 17 : Writing "Everyone Needs a Larry" and supporting caregivers Minute 24: Turning personal trauma into a mission to inspire healing Minute 34 - Advice for others facing adversity: rewriting your story Links + Resources from This Episode: Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn Learn more about Jenn's foundation, Zero Negative Foundation, Learn more about Jenn's tote company, Love, Zero Negative  Join Dana Williams on April 30, 2026 in Dallas, TX for the Authentic Imprint™ Experience Take the free 3-minute Authentic Imprint™ Assessment Get a copy of Dana's book, The Internal Revolution: Lead Authentically and Build Your Personal Brand from Within Learn more about The Strengths Journal

Find Tele-Hope here! Find Ralph on Instagram here!   Tyler interviewed Ralph Fawz, founder of TeleHope, a program that helps create connections between college athletes and high school students through interactive workshops focused on building confidence and community. Ralph shared his personal journey from being a college football punter at Wyoming to starting TeleHope after experiencing benching and observing team morale issues during the COVID pandemic. They discussed how vulnerability and going first are key barriers to making connections, particularly in athletic environments disrupted by transfer portals and COVID restrictions. Ralph explained how TeleHope has evolved from a mentorship program to workshops teaching confidence-building skills, and shared his personal story of finding hope through a shooting star experience that inspired the program's logo. The conversation concluded with both participants reflecting on their own athletic journeys and the importance of maintaining connections after competitive careers.   Summary TeleHope Founder Interview Discussion Tyler interviewed Ralph Fuaz for the Elevate podcast, discussing Ralph's journey from college football player to founder of TeleHope. Ralph shared his background as a former Division I punter at Wyoming who started TeleHope as a student-athlete mentorship program after being benched. He explained how the program evolved from matching student-athletes with local kids to conducting interactive workshops focused on building confidence and creating communities. Vulnerability in Mentorship Connections Tyler and Ralph discussed vulnerability and its role in building connections, particularly in mentorship programs. Ralph explained how TeleHope uses vulnerability to pair mentors with high school students, emphasizing that sharing imperfections helps create genuine connections. They also discussed the importance of having confidence in one's story and the concept of self-talk, with Ralph referencing a book called "Chatter" by Ethan Cross about how people should talk to themselves as they would talk to a friend. College Athletes During COVID Pandemic Tyler and Ralph discussed their experiences as college athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ralph shared how the extended off-season at Wyoming allowed him and his teammates to form close bonds, despite the challenging conditions. He noted an interesting statistic about suicide rates during the early months of COVID, when people were forced to stay together. Tyler reflected on how his team's experience was different, with limited opportunities for connection beyond small groups. They agreed that the pandemic created significant barriers to creating meaningful human connection for college athletes, particularly for younger players who missed out on the typical freedoms and celebrations of college life. Overcoming Friendship Initiation Challenges Ralph discussed the challenges people face in building friendships, particularly men's reluctance to initiate connections due to fear of appearing imperfect or "soft." He shared an example from a workshop with engineers where he explained that reaching out to others is actually the tougher, more courageous action rather than withdrawing. Ralph emphasized that people often fail to recognize that those around them might understand their struggles better than therapists of a different generation, but they never give others a chance due to this fear of being the first to reach out. Tele Hope Logo Origin Story Ralph shared the origin of the Tele Hope logo, explaining how a personal experience with a shooting star in the mountains became his symbol of hope. He described how the telescope in the logo represents how people can help each other find hope and support, rather than just telling others they matter. Ralph attributed his passion for the work to his faith and mentioned that seeing practical applications of their teachings, like when a student approached someone new at a workshop, brings him joy and drives his continued efforts. Connectedness in Sports Discussion Ralph and Tyler discussed the challenges of creating connectedness in sports, particularly with transient rosters due to the transfer portal. Ralph emphasized the importance of coaches empowering athletes to support each other and having difficult conversations about mental health. They also talked about their personal experiences with maintaining connections from college sports and the importance of finding hope during challenging times.

In this episode of House of #EdTech, Chris Nesi explores a powerful idea that could shape the next era of education technology: connectedness. While many conversations about innovation focus on tools, platforms, and artificial intelligence, Chris zooms out to examine the deeper force that has always driven meaningful change in education.From the early days of a single classroom computer to today's globally connected learning environments, technology has steadily expanded our ability to connect students, educators, ideas, and opportunities. Chris challenges listeners to think critically about how connection—not just devices—will influence the next generation of learning experiences. The episode invites educators to reflect on how they can intentionally design more connected classrooms, communities, and learning networks in 2026 and beyond.The Evolution of EdTechEducation technology has changed dramatically over the years.What Connectedness Really MeansConnectedness in education goes beyond Wi-Fi and devices.Technology as a BridgeRather than replacing traditional learning experiences, technology can serve as a bridge, connecting learners to knowledge, people, and perspectives that were previously out of reach.Why This Matters for EducatorsAs technology continues to evolve, educators face an important challenge:Are we using technology simply because it exists, or are we using it to create meaningful connections?Final ReflectionChris encourages listeners to reflect on their own classrooms and ask:How connected are my students to the world around them?How connected am I to other educators?How can technology strengthen learning relationships?

Send a textNote: This conversation with Dr. Patricia Gerbarg was recorded in August 2025.In this episode, we explore how breathing patterns reshape the emotional brain, restore a sense of safety, and allow meaning to return to daily life with Dr. Patricia Gerbarg, co-creator of the Breath-Body-Mind program.From her personal development as a healer to co-creating a global healing community active in trauma hotspots like Ukraine and Rwanda, we explore the science, stories, and practical tools that help people regulate their nervous systems and reconnect with meaning.In this episode• Meaning as state-dependent and grounded in safety • What Breath Body Mind is and why safety comes first • How vagus nerve signaling links breathing to emotion • Why talk therapy alone often cannot reach stored trauma • The sequence: focus → movement → muscle softening → coherent breathing • Evidence from 9/11 survivors, veterans, schools, and IBD patients • Programs in Ukraine supporting clinicians, children, and communities • Rwanda's community model blending breath, ritual, and narrative • Restoring connection, agency, and love through breath practices • How to start with short, safe practices and build consistencyTimestamps0:14 – Opening Teaser: Breath and Meaning 1:42 – Host's Mission and Series Kickoff 2:39 – Introducing Dr. Patricia Gerbarg 3:48 – Why Breath Body Mind Exists 7:31 – Global Growth and Going Online 12:18 – Scope, Impact, and Ukraine Programs 16:24 – From Psychoanalysis to Mass Healing 20:31 – A Child's Panic to Schoolwide Resilience 24:20 – Gerbarg's Public Speaking Breakthrough 28:18 – Early Life and Path to Psychiatry 36:58 – Discovering Breath After Illness 41:04 – How Breathing Shapes Emotion 47:14 – Publishing the Vagal Theory 52:59 – Using Breath Clinically for Trauma 59:22 – Building a Safe, Effective Sequence 1:03:24 – Focus, Agency, and the Ha Breath 1:06:07 – Coherent Breathing as the Foundation 1:11:47 – Evidence From 9/11 to Schools 1:16:47 – Inflammatory Bowel Disease Trial 1:22:00 – Why Breakthroughs Lack Headlines 1:27:04 – Real-World Results in Irish Schools 1:30:48 – Rwanda's Community Healing Model 1:37:18 – Perpetrators, Forgiveness, Reintegration 1:42:49 – Meaning as Connectedness 1:47:44 – Rapid-Fire: Love, Art, and AdviceSubscribe to the Developing Meaning Substack newsletter:https://developingmeaning.substack.com/subscribeDeveloping Meaning is NOT MEDICAL ADVICE and is NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY INSTITUTIONS.Theme music by The Thrashing Skumz. Developing Meaning is produced by Consilient Mind LLC.

Do you know what the Bible says is the ultimate mark of authentic spirituality? Do you have it? And why is it so important? Those are the questions we'll explore this Sunday as we continue our sermon series called "By Their Fruits You Will Know Them: 8 Core Characteristics of Authentic Followers of Jesus."

Listen to today's podcast... Did you know that people with few ties to others had 2 to 5 times the death rate as those who had more ties? Support and connectedness can be a powerful tool in preventing illness by acting as a buffer to the effects of stress. We benefit from the emotional support of a community during difficult times. Connectedness is so important to our overall well-being that workplaces are also recognizing the value of support to the success of their organization. It is unfortunate that the busier we become, the easier it is to let our existing friendships go by the way-side, let alone develop new connections. Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating International Friendship Week: Look up. Smile and say hello to those around you Try to connect with your co-workers about things other than the task at hand Participate in social programs Call, text, or email those friends that you have lost touch with Connectedness and group involvement have exceptional powers in decreasing our stress, if we venture to put ourselves ‘out there'. Looking for resources to build your resiliency? Check out my Live Smart blog at worksmartlivesmart.com

Marie-Noëlle Pillot est People Experience Director. Boris Lemery est Directeur des Activités Réseau. Tous deux font partie du comité de direction de Volvo Car France.Dans cet épisode, ils nous racontent un changement de regard — celui qui consiste à arrêter de regarder ce qui manque pour commencer à voir ce qui est déjà là, et qui n'attend qu'à être activé.Boris l'admet sans détour : il était sceptique. Formaté à traquer les clignotants orange et rouge. Convaincu que la performance passait par l'amélioration des points faibles. Marie-Noëlle, elle, avait une intuition : quelque chose de négatif s'installait dans l'organisation, et elle voulait en changer le prisme.Ce qu'ils ont découvert ensemble — et ce que ça a produit dans leur équipe — c'est ce que vous allez entendre ici.Les talents de Marie-Noëlle : Connectedness, Empathy, Individualization, Input. Les talents de Boris : Restorative, Analytical, Harmony, Relator, Learner.Culture Talents est un podcast proposé par Le Labo des Talents.Animation : Florence HardyRéalisation : César Defoort | Natif.

Texas A&M's Bridge's Staff Team Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Learner, Connectedness, Includer, Communication & Woo Barbara shares insights about a recent workshop for the Bridges Staff Team at Texas A&M.   Each person brings their unique strengths.  She talks about some of the insights she observed with the group of five .   Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

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

In this powerful and deeply validating conversation, I sit down with Jessica Tomich Sorci, LMFT, Level 3 Certified IFS Therapist and creator of the Mom Parts Method, to talk about something so many mothers silently carry: Mom parts. The anxious ones. The angry ones. The overwhelmed ones. The “I should be better at this” ones. And the truth that often feels radical: There are no bad mom parts. Jessica brings her expertise in Internal Family Systems and perinatal mental health to help us understand how motherhood activates powerful manager and firefighter parts—and how IFS offers a compassionate path forward. We Discuss: What “mom parts” are and why they make so much sense Common manager mom parts  Common firefighter mom parts  Why guilt and shame keep moms blended with their parts How IFS helps mothers unblend and move toward compassion instead of self-criticism The cultural burdens of motherhood and the impossible expectations placed on women How vulnerable parts can re-emerge as our children reach different developmental stages The concerning decline in maternal mental health—and why this isn't about individual failure The “selfish vs. selfless” burden so many mothers carry internally Jessica's Mom Part Cards for self-reflection and how to use them in daily life Her groundbreaking new book, When Good Moms Feel Bad About Jessica Tomich Sorci: Jessica Tomich Sorci, LMFT, is a Level 3 Certified IFS Therapist, IFSI Approved Clinical Consultant, Certified Perinatal Mental Health therapist, and creator of the Mom Parts Method. She has spent over 15 years helping mothers understand and befriend their parts through compassionate, accessible IFS language. Jessica trains clinicians through her Mothercentered certification program and supports moms through her membership community. Her new book When Good Moms Feel Bad: An Empowering Guide for Transforming Guilt, Anxiety and Anger into Compassion, Confidence and Connectedness is a transformative resource for mothers navigating guilt, anxiety, and anger. Connect with Jessica: Learn more: www.momparts.com Website: jessicasorci.com Instagram: @jessicatomichsorci Email: https://www.jessicatomichsorci.com/when-good-moms-feel-bad For Listeners: If you are a mother who has ever thought: “Why am I reacting like this?” “Why do I feel so much guilt?” “What's wrong with me?” This episode is for you. And for therapists supporting mothers, this conversation offers language, compassion, and tools that can profoundly shift your work. __________________________________ Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact  Instagram: @nataliedeering _____________________________   Donate to the podcast Here!    Interested in sponsoring an episode of the podcast? Upgrade your business and let more people know about your amazing services or products by reaching hundreds to thousands of people by sponsoring an episode for only $100!  Please email ndwellness.services@therapysecure.com for more information.  Thank you for the support!    *Please support the podcast by following, rating, and leaving a review*  

Curiosity can be the opposite of self-centeredness—but only when it's paired with respect, trust, and appropriate vulnerability. In this episode, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks unpack the difference between “healthy and holy curiosity” and being “nebby” (nosy), and why that line matters in friendships, marriage, and sales. They also connect it to the life of faith: softening the heart so communion becomes possible under God.Key IdeasCuriosity builds relationships when it's rooted in genuine care, not extraction or control.Vulnerability is required for intimacy, but it must match the level of trust that exists.“Nebby” curiosity (nosiness) seeks power or gossip—without shared vulnerability or mutual goodwill.A curious, kind stance toward yourself (and your “parts”) can reduce contempt and grow calm, compassion, and communion.In sales, curiosity becomes a “cheat code” when it serves the person—not the commission—and when it respects boundaries.Links & References (official/source only) Judith Glaser / CreatingWE Institute (Transformational conversation article):https://creatingwe.com/news-blogs/articles-blogs/shifting-to-transformational-conversation-for-best-resultsIFS Institute (Internal Family Systems):https://ifs-institute.com/St. Bernard of Clairvaux (Steps of Humility and Pride – publisher preview PDF):https://tanbooks.com/content/3318_Preview.pdfCTA: If this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend. Questions or thoughts? Email FatherAndJoe@gmail.com .Tags (comma-separated)Father and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, curiosity, vulnerability, trust, relationship building, communion, intimacy, selfishness, self-centeredness, kindness, compassion, calm, confidence, courage, connectedness, internal family systems, IFS, Judith Glaser, transformational conversation, Conversational Intelligence, nebby, nosy, Pittsburgh, gossip, pride, humility, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, hard of heart, Jesus, sales, ethical sales, sales training, servant leadership, boundaries, trustworthiness, manipulation, integrity

We're joined by droqen (The End of Gameplay, Starseed Pilgrim), Darius Kazemi (Tiny Subversions, Harvard Applied Social Media Lab), and Tara Macalister (mathematician, composer) to discuss Vertex Dispenser, the second game in our year-long exploration of the work of Michael Brough. Next Month: Kompendium Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed in this episode: Vertex Dispenser https://store.steampowered.com/app/102400/Vertex_Dispenser/ Michael Brough's Website https://www.smestorp.com/ Four color theorem https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_color_theorem Graph coloring https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graph_coloring  Starcraft II https://starcraft2.blizzard.com/en-us/ Splatoon https://splatoon.nintendo.com/  Dota 2 https://www.dota2.com/home  Droqen's rare color graph/explanation https://discord.com/channels/690388280767807518/1442554518092120186/1465039921147412510  lots of michael brough games https://smestorp.itch.io/lots-of-michael-brough-games  The Sense of Connectedness https://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=16151.0  Kompendium https://mightyvision.blogspot.com/2012/06/kompendium.html The End of Gameplay https://droqen.itch.io/the-end-of-gameplay Utopia Clicker https://tinysubversions.com/game/utopia/ A Jackpot of Skulls https://brainfruit.studio/games/jackpot _update() Jam https://adamatomic.itch.io/update-jam   https://secretlives.games/  https://discord.gg/tslog https://www.patreon.com/tslog https://www.youtube.com/eggplantshow

In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss: Expectations for the year ahead Who we are and how our surroundings shaped us How our family stories have impacted us Whether connectedness to others is a lost value How we can reinvigorate connectedness as a value Small actions that lead to connections Being together as a better way The importance of meaningful conversations Learn more about our community that is committed to an environment in which all are welcome wherever they or their families find themselves on their Jewish journey, inclusive of any age, race, orientation, gender identity, ability and economic status at www.congregationtehillah.org andhttps://www.facebook.com/congregationtehillah/.

Barbara's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Harmony, Adaptabilty, Empathy, Connectedness and Maximizer  Maximizer is one of Barbara's top strengths and as she thinks about 2026 it gives her some intentionality in areas of her life that she wants to maximize!  Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment  Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths     

« Je travaille beaucoup avec des dirigeants. Ce sont des gens qui ne sont pas là par hasard. Le contrat qu'on a ensemble, c'est de dénouer des noeuds éventuels et de permettre d'élargir leur champ de vision pour prendre des bonnes décisions. »Florence Hardy est consultante auprès d'équipes et de dirigeants.Fondatrice du Labo des Talents, elle intervient auprès des leaders, managers de managers, pour faire travailler les équipes ensemble de façon différente, en mobilisant les atouts de chacun.« Dans un quotidien hyper chargé, on a tous tendance à se laisser phagocyter par l'opérationnel. Ma force, c'est de permettre aux gens de s'occuper aussi des projets d'avenir et de faire de la place à du nouveau. C'est pour ça qu'on fait appel à moi. »Son top 5 : Input, Positivity, Connectedness, Includer et Ideation.Quand elle a découvert ses talents, Florence s'est tout d'abord étonnée de découvrir que la positivité pouvait être un talent. « Je savais que j'avais le sourire, mais je n'avais jamais pensé en faire une force professionnelle. Le propre des talents, c'est qu'on vit chacun dans notre bocal, et qu'on ne perçoit pas l'intérêt de nos atouts. Toute l'idée, c'est de comprendre leur puissance et de la mettre au service de ses projets. »Profondément altruiste dans le leadership de son équipe de coachs indépendants, Florence se caractérise par son aisance dans le domaine des idées autant que dans la relation interpersonnelle. « J'apprécie aller chercher ce qu'il y a de meilleur chez chacun. Ce que j'observe, c'est que les équipes les plus engagées le sont quand la relation à l'autre fait qu'on a envie de contribuer à quelque chose d'un peu plus grand. Cultiver la relation, ça permet de nourrir chacun avec les missions dont il a besoin pour se sentir épanoui au travail. »Culture Talents est un podcast proposé par Le Labo des TalentsAnimation : Florence HardyRéalisation : César Defoort | Natif.Florence Hardy et les coachs du Labo des Talents sont certifiés par Gallup, cependant nous précisons que Le Labo des Talents n'est pas affilié à ni ne représente Gallup. Les idées que nous partageons ici ne sont pas officiellement contrôlées, approuvées ou soutenues par Gallup Inc. Gallup®, CliftonStrengths® et les 34 noms de thèmes de CliftonStrengths® sont la propriété de Gallup, Inc. Pour plus d'informations, rdv sur www.gallup.com.Envie d'en savoir plus ? Au Labo on est toujours ravis d'échanger, faites-nous signe sur LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/lelabodestalents/ou sur www.labodestalents.frHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

What if improving your well-being didn't require more time, effort, or productivity, but simply a deeper relationship with the world around you?I'm your host Sonya Looney, and in this episode of Grow the Good, I'm joined by nature connectedness researcher Dr. Holli-Anne Passmore and well-being practitioner Molly Peterson for a rich, science-backed, and deeply human conversation about how our relationship with nature shapes our mental health, meaning, and sense of presence.Together, we explore what nature connectedness really means, and why it's not about hiking more miles or living in the wilderness, but about attention, intention, and emotional connection. Sonya shares personal stories about how nature has helped her regulate, heal, and reconnect during demanding seasons of life, while Molly and Holli-Anne bring powerful research and practical tools listeners can use immediately.This episode is for anyone feeling overstimulated, disconnected, or craving more meaning in everyday life, whether you live in the mountains, the city, or somewhere in between.Top 5 TakeawaysNature connectedness is about relationship, not timeSmall, daily moments with nature (plants, clouds, light, birds) can significantly boost well-being and presence.Technology can either enhance or erode nature connection, depending on how intentionally we use it.Character strength amplify nature's benefits, increasing meaning and transcendence.Early and intentional exposure to nature, especially in childhood and family life, predicts lifelong well-being and environmental care.--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Diane Hoskins, global co-chair of Gensler, shares how she focuses on growth, governance and global strategy for the firm's 6,000+ people serving 3,500 clients in over 100 countries. Guided by her top CliftonStrengths — Strategic®, Maximizer®, Connectedness®, Learner® and Ideation® — Hoskins is a visionary and hands-on leader, championing organizational excellence and innovation. Learn how she cultivates a culture of creativity and why listening, learning and leading with strengths changes everything. The world needs great leaders who know their strengths and use them to create lasting impact. Leading With Strengths, Gallup's global leadership study, explores how the world's most influential leaders use their strengths to change the world. Subscribe to receive new Leading With Strengths interviews and learn more at www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths. 

We're jumping back into Relationships in HD with a foundation talk on connectedness—how a living relationship with God reorders everything: marriage, parenting, friendship, and our witness to a hurting world. Eric unpacks why Jesus at the center isn't a slogan but a way of life: husbands loving like Christ (Eph. 5), wives honoring, parents reflecting the Father's heart, and believers resisting a culture of condemnation by pointing people to the Savior who saves rather than shames (John 3:16–18). From Eden's breach and God's covering (Gen. 3) to the cross where love is proven (Rom. 5:6–8) and the promise that nothing can separate us (Rom. 8:31–39), this message calls us to walk in the light through ongoing repentance (1 John 1:5–9) and to let grace flow through us, not just to us. If your relationships need tools to cultivate, mend, or even restore, start here—on the sure foundation of the gospel. Key Scriptures (NKJV): John 3:16–18; John 1:12; John 10:27–30; Genesis 3:8–10, 21; Ephesians 5:25, 33; Romans 5:6–8; Romans 8:31–39; 1 John 1:5–9. Highlights: Connectedness: why our bond with God sets the tone for every other relationship. Jesus at the center of marriage and parenting—what that actually looks like day to day. Gospel posture: not condemning, but inviting people to the One who removes condemnation. Assurance that holds: the Son's hand, the Father's hand, the Spirit's seal. Walking in the light: repentance as a lifestyle that keeps fellowship fresh. Practical tools to cultivate, mend, or restore relationships with Scripture as the guide. Next Steps: Personalize John 3:16 in prayer this week (“For God so loved me…”). Ask the Lord where condemnation has replaced compassion, repent, and take one concrete step of grace—beginning at home. Invite a couple or friend who's struggling to listen and talk with you after.

Welcome back, or if you are new, welcomeAs we journey together, discovering more of who we are created to be, I am grateful to be sharing this journey with you. Thank you.This episode comes from my own recent experiences as I continue to heal in what will soon be my 40th year of recovery. I can hardly believe it has been that long, and yet, here I am. I don't know about you, but I imagine that no matter where you are in your personal healing, there is always more. Let's take a look at how the title of this episode shows up in our lives and how they are connected.Thank you for being here; you matter.I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to hold space for you and reflect on your amazingness, sign up on my website. I am always happy to hear from you.You can reach me at terces@tercesengelhart.com, and I will reply. Additionally, if you would like to order my book directly from me, I am happy to send you a signed copy. Please email me, and I'll send it to you. ($15 plus shipping)If you know of anyone who might benefit from listening in, share a link to an episode with them; in other words, be an invitation to join us. Get full access to Terces's Substack at engelhart.substack.com/subscribe

Secretary of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Dr. Latika Davis-Jones joins our host Heather Major for episode 4 of Someone You Know.  This episode was recorded in September 2025, National Recovery Month. In this episode, we discuss: ● How Dr. Davis-Jones is leading the charge in elevating the power of recovery in Pennsylvania. ● The resource implementations the state is making to showcase that recovery is possible, and that there is hope. ● The importance of connectedness within communities of all demographics. ● And, the statewide engagement tour Dr. Davis-Jones is currently on To learn more about the Life Unites Us campaign, visit www.LifeUnitesUs.com. For 24/7 access to the Pennsylvania Get Help Now hotline, that phone number is 1-800-662-HELP. Hosted by Heather Major, Executive Director, Independence Blue Cross Foundation. Recovery is possible, and help is available. Please visit our website to learn how we are collaborating to address this crisis: www.ibxfoundation.org. TM 2025 Someone You Know®. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimers The information contained in this podcast is solely for informational purposes and should not replace advice from a medical provider when making healthcare decisions. This podcast contains opinionated content and may not reflect the opinions of any organizations this podcast is affiliated with. Nothing discussed in this podcast shall constitute or should be construed as endorsement by the Independence Blue Cross Foundation or Independence Blue Cross, LLC of any product or service discussed herein. We will discuss opioid use and opioid treatment, which may be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is suffering from opioid addiction, please visit ibxfoundation.org/SYK.

Pennsylvania Montgomery County Commissioner Jamila Winder  joins our host Heather Major for episode 3 of Someone You Know.   This episode was recorded in May 2025 in front of a live studio audience. In this episode, we discuss: The vast career of Commissioner Winder, spanning various roles in health and human services, particularly with underserved populations The personal connection that influenced her choice to join this line of work. The innovative and strategic ways Montgomery County is striving to use the opioid settlement dollars, to make a real impact. Collegiate Recovery Programs - and how 4 institutions in Montgomery County alone have implemented this program. The importance of Connection in the substance use recovery journey Hosted by Heather Major, Executive Director, Independence Blue Cross Foundation. Recovery is possible, and help is available. Please visit our website to learn how we are collaborating to address this crisis: www.ibxfoundation.org. TM 2025 Someone You Know®. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimers The information contained in this podcast is solely for informational purposes and should not replace advice from a medical provider when making healthcare decisions. This podcast contains opinionated content and may not reflect the opinions of any organizations this podcast is affiliated with. Nothing discussed in this podcast shall constitute or should be construed as endorsement by the Independence Blue Cross Foundation or Independence Blue Cross, LLC of any product or service discussed herein. We will discuss opioid use and opioid treatment, which may be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is suffering from opioid addiction, please visit ibxfoundation.org/SYK. 

Pillars and Practices // Celebrating and Remembering  Romans 12:15 (ESV)“Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep.”  To Do this Requires a Willingness to Enter Intimacy and Connectedness.  Philippians 4:12-13 (NIV)“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.”  Celebrating and Remembering Go Hand in Hand  Psalm 103:1-18, 22 (NLT) A Psalm of DavidLet all that I am praise the Lord;with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the Lord;may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sinsand heals all my diseases. He redeems me from deathand crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things.My youth is renewed like the eagle's! The Lord gives righteousnessand justice to all who are treated unfairly. He revealed his character to Mosesand his deeds to the people of Israel. The Lord is compassionate and merciful,slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He will not constantly accuse us,nor remain angry forever. He does not punish us for all our sins;he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve. For his unfailing love toward those who fear himis as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. He has removed our sins as far from usas the east is from the west. The Lord is like a father to his children,tender and compassionate to those who fear him. For he knows how weak we are;he remembers we are only dust. Our days on earth are like grass;like wildflowers, we bloom and die. The wind blows, and we are gone—as though we had never been here. But the love of the Lord remains foreverwith those who fear him.
His salvation extends to the children's children of those who are faithful to his covenant,of those who obey his commandments! Praise the Lord, everything he has created,everything in all his kingdom.Let all that I am praise the Lord.

This week we conclude our intensive study of the New Testament book of Colossians by focusing on Paul's closing words. At first glance, our passage just appears to be a litany of personal notes directed at different individuals. But as we dig into it, we'll see wonderful glimpses of what spiritual community is supposed to be -- and why we need it so much. This Sunday we'll also celebrate our 34th Anniversary with our All-Church Picnic that takes place right after worship services at 12:30 pm. Join us for the celebration!

In this episode of Working Forward, Amy Bayer shares her personal journey through burnout, career reinvention, and the slow, intentional process of rediscovering purpose. From leading global employer brand initiatives to stepping away in search of alignment, Amy offers a vulnerable look at what it means to listen to your body, trust your instincts, and let go of what no longer serves you. She and Brent discuss how strengths like Empathy and Connectedness guided her path, the power of sabbaticals, and the questions that helped her begin again — on her terms.   Additional Resources: Connect with Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bayer-812ba8104/ Join the PFN Community: https://community.peopleforwardnetwork.com/sign_up?request_host=community.peopleforwardnetwork.com&user%5Binvitation_token%5D=43bbc5f192b8ac515b0c44bdfac7951d8cc7fc72-4b4aa546-ba57-4904-b9fb-2ced53e9af12#email Watch the Working Forward Podcast on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Jason.Cochran Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-d-cochran/ Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleforward-network/posts/?feedView=all Learn more about PeopleForward Network: https://peopleforwardnetwork.com/ Key Takeaways: - Burnout often begins when we ignore our body's quiet signals in pursuit of productivity. - Sabbaticals aren't escapes — they're opportunities to reflect, heal, and realign. - Letting go of identity tied to work is one of the hardest and most liberating parts of growth. - Strengths like Empathy and Connectedness can serve as both compass and anchor in transition. - Working forward means redefining success on your own terms — slowly, intentionally, and honestly.

My guest is Dr. David DeSteno, PhD, a professor of psychology at Northeastern University. We discuss science, God and religion, including what science can and can't reveal about the existence of God and where religious faith and science do and do not align. We also discuss why questions about life's origins, miracles and the afterlife have persisted across time. Dr. DeSteno explains how religious rituals cause meaningful improvements in mental and physical health and how prayer and gratitude can markedly reduce stress, increase honesty and compassion and buffer against loneliness and despair. Finally, we explore what distinguishes religions and mission-based communities from cults, and we discuss the role that communities such as 12-step and Burning Man play in modern life. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00) David DeSteno (02:10) Science & Belief in God, Does God Exist? (07:06) Universe Origins & Scientific Questions; Religion & Life/Health Benefits (15:16) Sponsors: Our Place & LMNT (18:23) Russell's Teapot, Overbelief, Faith; Religio-prospecting, Traditional Practices (26:49) Mediation & Compassion, Prayer & Stress Relief, Tools: Meditation, Prayer (34:40) Superstition, Prayers & Rituals; Mourning Rituals, Eulogies, Shiva, Connection (43:58) Grieving & Different Religious Traditions (47:15) Sponsors: AG1 & Eight Sleep (50:12) God vs Religion?; Prayer, Community, Religious Rituals & Ideals (56:17) Psychedelics, Ego Death, Right vs Left-Handed Roots (01:01:24) Good & Evil; Lies & Cheating; Gratitude & Prayer (01:11:03) Loneliness, Community & Religion, Relationship with God & 3AM Friend (01:16:25) Sponsor: Function (01:18:12) Feeling God; Intelligent Design, Evolution, Eye; Awe (01:25:21) Overwhelm & Spiritual Experiences, Awe Despite Understanding (01:31:01) Fear of Death, Afterlife, Tool: Contemplating Death (01:37:11) Time Perception, Connectedness, Traditional Practices (01:42:53) Addiction; 12-Step Programs & Surrender to a Higher Power (01:49:02) New Religions, Burning Man, Modern Spiritual Experiences, Cults (01:58:06) Cults vs Religions, Religious Interpretation & Reorientation (02:03:56) AI, Technology, Religion & Intelligence; Religious Branding (02:11:05) Religion Figures & Flaws, Direct Experience of God (02:15:13) Finding a Belief System, Embracing Religious Practices, Tool: Sampling Religions (02:21:40) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWhat if the path to profound sexual connection begins long before anyone enters the bedroom? Christian de la Huerta, author of "Conscious Love: Transforming Our Relationship to Relationships," reveals how emotional awareness creates the foundation for sacred sexuality and deeper relationship satisfaction.Most of us are surprisingly clueless about our emotions, suppressing them until they either erupt volcanically or manifest as physical ailments. Christian walks us through practical approaches to developing emotional intelligence, including a simple grid method to check in with yourself throughout the day. This awareness creates choice in how we respond rather than react, allowing us to take responsibility for our feelings instead of blaming others.The conversation takes a fascinating turn as we explore how historical and cultural factors have separated sexuality from spirituality. In many ancient traditions, sexuality was considered sacred—a pathway to transcendence and union. Christian challenges the artificial divide between physical and spiritual realms, offering practical ways to reclaim the sanctity of sexual connection. He shares a delightful framework comparing sexual experiences to food—from "junk food sex" to "gourmet sex".Support the showThanks for listening!Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!!https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/buildNEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalkTwitter: @tamarapodcastYouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.Ever wondered how journaling can transform your dreams into reality? In this episode of Make Time for Success, Dr. Christine Li shares her personal journey from journal newbie to dedicated journaler—and reveals the surprising ways this simple habit can bring clarity, motivation, and even a little magic into your day-to-day life. Discover practical tips for creating a journaling practice that fits your unique style, from messy to organized, without any pressure for perfection. Plus, learn how journaling could be the key to shifting your mindset, tracking your wins, and manifesting your future with confidence.Timestamps:[00:01:44] – Christine's flexible journaling approach[00:04:10] – Journaling for clarity and action[00:07:06] – Journaling and self-identity[00:10:45] – Christine's personal journaling examples[00:14:30] – Future journaling/manifesting technique[00:16:39] – Journaling as a stress reliever[00:18:23] – Encouragement to start, free journaling promptsTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/journalTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li's Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Us!Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab                        Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

What if your emotions and intentions affected those around you? With all of the scientific research on connectivity and oneness, why do we still live our lives like we are completely separate from one another? If we are truly one, would you like to tap into this worldwide grid? Our guest today is Dr. Dean Radin, Senior Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, where he researches consciousness and psychic phenomenon. He is also an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Sonoma State University. Dr. Radin explains the study of random number generators and how our intentions can affect the findings. When groups of meditators focus their thoughts on a specific goal, this attention causes the randomness to become orderly. Dr. Radin discusses how mind and matter are related, and when the mind becomes laser-focused on something, it can cause change to occur. For planned events, such a million-person meditation, they have very strong statistical evidence that shows non-random behavior. In these experiments, you can see the nature of “mass mind.” He further explains how mind and matter are linked together. He has researched psychic phenomenon and telepathy. This is some form of interconnectedness, which is now recognized in quantum physics. We can all tap into this powerful connectedness and use it for a force of good. Dr. Radin is the author of “Entangled Minds” and “The Conscious Universe.”  For more than three decades he has been engaged in research on the frontiers of consciousness.  He has held appointments at Princeton University and several Silicon Valley think tanks, including SRI International, where he worked on classified programs investigating psychic phenomena for the U.S. government.  Info: www.deanradin.com

Listen as host Sebastian Calmes, wellness specialist, and UK HR Health and Wellness Mental Health Therapists, Rhonda Henry and Kim Releford discuss the essential topic of social well-being. They delve into defining its core elements, explore the benefits of strong social ties for overall health, and examine how diverse relationships contribute to our sense of connection. They also address the impact of digital connections, distinguish between loneliness and solitude, and share strategies for sustaining healthy relationships, navigating conflict and setting effective boundaries in both personal and professional contexts.

Finding peace, purpose, and power through connection

Holly's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Developer, Connectedness, Relator, Achiever and Adaptability  Holly first visited Pader, Uganda in 2013. when she felt an immediate connection and a call from God to help the women restart their lives after a 20-year war in Northern Uganda. She founded the Non Profit The Women Of Pader Uganda to help provide a variety of programs and projects  with goals of brining hope healing and empowerment to the women and community with a foundation in Christ and intentional relationships.  She travels to Pader three times a year with groups to come alongside these women in various ways.  Holly lives in Austin, Texas and  is a wife, mother to two adult sons and joyful grandmother to 4 sweet children.     You can learn about The Women of Pader Uganda here. Follow what they are doing on Instgram  or Facebook.    Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

IN THIS EPISODE...Joseph Landes, Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Nerdio, shares insights into the company's mission, culture, and growth. He explains how Nerdio simplifies Microsoft Cloud technologies for businesses of all sizes, emphasizing their commitment to remote work through programs like the "Mayor Program" and the "Nerdio Break Room."Joseph discusses transitioning from Microsoft to leading a high-growth startup, highlighting the importance of hiring resilient team members and focusing on recurring revenue. He also details Nerdio's customer education initiatives, leadership philosophy, and "outside-in" approach, prioritizing customer feedback.------------Full show notes, guest bio, links to resources mentioned, and other compelling episodes can be found at http://LeadYourGamePodcast.com. (Click the magnifying icon at the top right and type “Joseph”)Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Learn more about us! https://shockinglydifferent.com/-------------WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:1. What is Nerdio's mission?2. How does Nerdio support remote work?3. What is the "Mayor Program" at Nerdio?4. How does Nerdio educate its customers and partners?5. What is the importance of recurring revenue?6. How does Nerdio stay updated with market trends?------------FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:[02:29] Joseph's Personal Interests[04:21] Joseph's Career Journey at Microsoft[07:54] Nerdio's Services and Market Reach[11:32] Remote Work Culture and Challenges[18:02] Signature Segment: Joseph's entry into the LATTOYG Playbook: Nerdio's Growth and Recognition[20:32] Nerdio's Future Plans and Customer Focus[24:07] Signature Segment: Joseph's LATTOYG Tactic of Choice: Leading with Drive for Result------------ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR YOU:Overview: Our Signature Leadership Development Experience: http://bit.ly/DevelopYourGame

In this engaging conversation, Mike Linch and Jordan Raynor explore the concept of 'mere Christians' and the significance of understanding one's role in the royal priesthood. They discuss the importance of connecting faith with work, using the example of Fred Rogers as a model of love and service. The dialogue emphasizes the need for practical examples in faith, the integration of work and ministry, and the responsibility of parents to instill values of service in their children. In this conversation, Jordan Raynor and Mike Linch explore the significance of work from a Christian perspective, emphasizing the importance of cultivating a positive work ethic in children, the legacies of influential figures like Fannie Lou Hamer and Ole Kirk Christiansen, and the transformative journey of C.S. Lewis. They discuss how to find purpose amidst adversity and the necessity of a relationship with Christ in achieving true fulfillment in work.Mike's Biggest Takeaway'sConnectedness is a gift that reflects heaven.Mere Christians are vital to the church's mission.Every occupation is part of the royal priesthood.Stories are more impactful than mere exposition.Fred Rogers exemplified love and service in his work.Combining work and ministry enhances spiritual impact.Life should be focused on service, not leisure.Parents play a crucial role in teaching service.Understanding our work as sacred is essential.Being fully alive attracts others to faith. Cultivating a positive work ethic in children is essential.God's word mentions work more than 800 times.Fannie Lou Hamer exemplified justice without hatred.Ole Kirk Christiansen's resilience led to the creation of Lego.C.S. Lewis's dark past highlights the need for Christ in our lives.Work is a gift from God, meant to be enjoyed.Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch.Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: Watch: @linchwithaleader Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW?si=6ffed84956cb4848Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826Find show notes and more information at: www.mikelinch.comFollow for EVERYDAY leadership content and interaction:Follow on X: https://x.com/mikelinch?s=20Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch/?...JOIN Mike for a Sunday at NorthStar Church:www.northstarchurch.org Watch: @nsckennesaw

Suzanne's Top 5 Clifton Strengths are: Harmony, Empathy, Arranger, Connectedness & Activator. Suzanne Fox Trotter is an Associate Professor and the Director of Student Affairs at the Tufts University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Seattle. A proud Auburn Tiger, she began her academic journey in Public Relations but felt a powerful calling to physical therapy—and she's never looked back. Suzanne earned her Master's in Physical Therapy from Emory University in 1995 and went on to complete her Doctor of Science at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2014. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, a recognition of her dedication to advanced clinical practice and dedication to lifelong learning. Suzanne is also one of the co-founders of Tesoro Project, a nonprofit organization committed  that is on mission  to empower healthcare leaders to heal and transform lives primarily in local Guatemalan communities.  Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Beth's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Ideation, Input, Connectedness, Learner & Intellection  Mother of four, grandmother of 1, Beth English has learned the refining power of waiting years to be a mother and grandmother. If there are encouragement cheerleaders in heaven, Beth wants to be one. She delights in small group discussions like the ones she has had mentoring women for over 50 years with Cru. She and her husband, David, frequently speak on Phases of Life for women and men. Her book, The Unextinguished Light, speaks to what it means to have a truly significant life. It is available at the bookstore at davidaenglish.com Embrace Your Strengths EP 97 Called to Encourage with Beth English Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

For this week's episode, I have the immense honour of speaking with Elif Shafak — an internationally acclaimed and award-winning author whose work has been translated into more than 55 languages. With 21 published books to her name, including 13 novels, Elif has built a remarkable body of work that spans continents, cultures, and generations. Her writing is rich, lyrical, and deeply political, shaped by her experiences of living in multiple countries, her life in exile, and her unwavering belief in the power of stories to build bridges and foster understanding.In this episode, we talk about her latest novel, There Are Rivers In The Sky, a beautifully layered and timely book that flows across generations and continents, weaving together stories of identity, migration, belonging, and the sacredness of water.We explore the urgent themes at the heart of the novel — climate change, political unrest, and the silencing of voices — and how Elif draws on oral storytelling traditions to give voice to those often unheard. We also speak about the symbolism of water, the language of silence, and how fiction can hold both beauty and protest at once.This is a powerful and reflective conversation that touches on hope, resilience, and the role of the writer in turbulent times. I am beyond honoured to be speaking with Elif for this episode. --I hope you loved listening to this episode and found things that will stay with you. I'd love to hear from you, so please do reach out on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a review as it can really help. If you're feeling extra generous, please consider buying me a "coffee" so I can keep putting great conversations like this out into the world:https://ko-fi.com/readwithsamiaSupport the show

This week, the guys sit down with actor Peter Facinelli, best known for his role as Carlisle Cullen in the Twilight series, to dive deep into the unseen forces that shape our reality. As both an actor and hypnotherapist, Peter shares his journey into the subjects of consciousness, mysticism, and the power of meditation and hypnotherapy. Together, they discuss their experiences skywatching together, the nature of synchronicities, and the mind's ability to tap into altered states. Check out one of Peter's latest movies, The Unbreakable Boy, in theaters everywhere on February 21, 2025.