Podcasts about cultivating

It's your Friday Q&A with Zoe & Georgia! This week, Zoe opens up about discovering her daughter's TikTok account and the tricky conversations that followed. Plus, they're answering your questions from making new friends to keeping those relationships going, and answering the all-important question...are they actually into gardening? Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can churches become places of healing for people navigating trauma and mental health challenges? And how can those who care for others avoid compassion fatigue and burnout?Laura Howe is a mental health clinician and community development strategist who equips churches to care well for their communities without burning out. Through her work with Hope Made Strong, she helps ministry leaders build sustainable care ministries, prevent burnout, and cultivate churches that become beacons of hope for people who are hurting.In this episode, Davey sits down with Laura to talk about how churches can become healing spaces for those navigating trauma and mental health challenges, how to recognize and prevent compassion fatigue in ministry, and what it looks like to create a sustainable culture of care that brings hope to both caregivers and those they serve.If you've ever felt the weight of caring for others, wrestled with ministry burnout, or wondered how your church can better support people in pain, this episode is for you. Website: https://www.hopemadestrong.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_made_strong/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063596195711# Davey's Affiliate link for Church Mental Health Summit: https://www.hopemadestrong.org/a/2148266118/74PVvopLNot living the story you expected? Pain changes us but doesn't have to define us. Discover where you are on your healing journey and get a personalized pathway for your next steps: nothingiswasted.com/starthere Looking for help in navigating the valley of pain and trauma? Our Nothing is Wasted coaches can help: nothingiswasted.com/coaching SEEDS: Download the free SEEDS app (https://tinyurl.com/RONSeedsApp) and take one small step today: plant your first seed and see what God can grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This teisho was given by the Rev. Rinsen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 8, 2026. In this episode, Rinsen reaches back to Hongzhi's Cultivating the Empty Field to help illuminate these tumultuous times. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

Presented at the 2026 National Convention in Columbus, Ohio.

Host of Conversations in Creative Evangelism explores Lionel Moses's book The Marriage Seed, reflecting on marriage as both a spiritual ministry and a practical relationship. The episode covers themes of self-awareness, preparation for partnership, biblical perspectives on equal yoking, and the challenges and rewards of marital intimacy. The host encourages listeners to read the book, seek God's guidance in relationships, and considers the home as the primary witness of Christ to the world; she also hopes to interview the author and share further discussion in future episodes.

A young practitioner working with a media company in Washington DC reflects on challenges while clarifying the truth to reporters from other outlets who may have misunderstandings about Dafa, as well frictions that occur among colleagues, and how she improved through looking within. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website.Original Articles:1. [Fahui] New Practitioner: Improving While Cultivating in the Media2. Master Always Protects Me3. What Master Li Says in His Books Is True To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

Ryan Greigg and Jacqueline Smith unpack the "Mindset of Success" chapter from Chris Heller's book, "Dominant Thoughts," exploring how mindset influences success more than circumstances. They discuss the importance of positive influence, eliminating drama, and choosing optimism amidst life's challenges. Personal anecdotes emphasize the power of perception and resilience in tough times. Listeners are encouraged to focus on becoming the person they aspire to be, not limited by past experiences. Join Ryan and Jacqueline as they continue the journey through transformative insights and strategies for increased energy and reduced stress. ---------- Connect with the 15 Point Plan: 15 Point Plan: https://WinMakeGive.com/15-point-plan/ Win Make Give Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WinMakeGive Learn more about the co-hosts: Jacqueline Smith: https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinerae_smith/ Ryan Greigg: https://www.instagram.com/ryanparkgreigg/ Book one of our co-hosts for your next event: https://WinMakeGive.com/speakers/ Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

Eric Lauterbach is the former CEO of Peet's Coffee. He joined Peet's in 2010 after cultivating his career in CPG marketing and sales at Procter & Gamble, Clorox, and a few startups along the way. Today, he serves on the board of MPM Products and Ace Hardware. Eric shares how his experiences have shaped his hiring and leadership philosophies, reflects on valuable lessons from the last 30 years, and considers what's on the horizon for emerging leaders. Highlights from our conversation include: - The formative experiences that set Eric up for a successful career in CPG (2:29) - Balancing urgency and patience (4:00) - Why CPG? (5:26) - Leading across startups, large CPG companies, and PE-backed brands (6:23) - Eric's approach to mistakes (8:14) - His talent philosophy (9:22) - Cultivating effective self-awareness, empathy, and judgment (12:35) - “The Big Eff Up” (16:17) - What Eric looks for in leaders beyond the resume (19:05) - Evaluating how someone will relate to the culture of an org (20:28) - How Eric instills a shared sense of purpose in teams (23:10) - Advice for emerging leaders (26:08)

How do leaders stay effective when work is changing faster than ever? Melissa Swift, author of Effective: How to Do Great Work in a Fast-Changing World, joins Charles Good on The Good Leadership Podcast to explore what effectiveness really looks like in an era of AI, constant disruption, workplace overload, and organizational chaos. Melissa shares her Effectiveness Architecture (knowledge, methods, people, and technology) and explains why working harder is often not the same as working better. The conversation dives into some of the toughest challenges facing leaders today: managing rumors and gossip without becoming part of them, leading with transparency during uncertainty, distinguishing unavoidable chaos from self-inflicted organizational dysfunction, and recognizing when structural problems make effectiveness nearly impossible. Melissa also explains how leaders can redesign work, clarify roles, reduce unnecessary complexity, and create the conditions for people to perform at their best. Charles and Melissa also explore the future of leadership in an AI-driven workplace, including how great leaders can use AI to extend their thinking rather than outsource it, why emotionally intelligent managers remain essential, and why hope may become one of the most important human leadership capabilities of the future. If you want practical strategies to become more effective, reduce workplace chaos, improve communication, and lead through rapid change, this episode offers a powerful playbook.Melissa Swift is a founder, CEO, speaker, and longtime people consultant who helps organizations, teams, and individuals succeed in increasingly complex and chaotic workplaces. She has held leadership roles at Mercer, Korn Ferry, and Deloitte and is the author of Effective: How to Do Great Work in a Fast-Changing World. Her work focuses on helping people and organizations improve effectiveness by strengthening how they use knowledge, methods, relationships, and technology.Chapters00:00 Introduction to effectiveness in leadership01:16 Melissa introduces the effectiveness architecture02:12 Managing rumors and gossip effectively03:25 Adopting an open but discerning stance04:23 Using peer leadership to clarify signals05:18 Responding to rumors and maintaining boundaries06:30 The power of transparency during ambiguity09:21 Understanding different types of chaos12:05 Recognizing self-inflicted chaos and zombie cabin environments14:38 Creating structural changes to reduce chaos15:22 Signs of structural barriers to effectiveness17:27 Planning a thoughtful exit from intractable roles19:44 The impact of emotionally intelligent management22:55 Technology's role in leadership and management24:39 Partnering with AI to extend leadership capabilities26:34 Cultivating hope as a leadership skill29:15 One small action for leaders to improve effectiveness30:03 Connecting with Melissa Swift and her workSubscribe to The Good Leadership Podcast: [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] | [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] | [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/charlesagood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack Channel (Outlearn to Outperform): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠charlesgood.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn Newsletter (The Outlearn Advantage): [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Institute for Management Studies

Let's Think About "Cultivating Kindness" With Special Guest Kim Lengling What if one small act of kindness could change someone's entire day—and what if cultivating kindness could change us, too? In this uplifting and thought-provoking episode of Mitzi, Let's Think About It, Mitzi welcomes special guest Kim Lengling for a meaningful conversation about cultivating kindness, compassion, empathy, connection, and the powerful impact our everyday choices can have on the people around us. Kindness can seem simple. A smile. A thoughtful word. A moment of patience. Choosing to listen instead of judge. But what happens when kindness becomes more than something we occasionally do—and becomes something we intentionally cultivate within ourselves? Mitzi and Kim explore what it means to live with greater compassion in a world that can sometimes feel disconnected, rushed, and divided. They invite listeners to think about how our words, actions, attitudes, and willingness to see others can create moments of connection that matter more than we realize. This conversation encourages us to reflect on questions like: What does it really mean to cultivate kindness? Why can small acts of kindness have such a lasting impact? How can we become more intentional about showing compassion? What keeps us from being kind when we're stressed, frustrated, or hurting ourselves? Can kindness change the way we experience our relationships and communities? How can we practice kindness toward ourselves as well as others? As always, Mitzi, Let's Think About It is about creating conversations that make you pause, reflect, and connect with both your mind and your heart. Because kindness isn't always about doing something extraordinary. Sometimes it's about choosing, in an ordinary moment, to make someone else's world feel a little lighter. What if kindness isn't just something we give—but something we become? To stay in touch, please visit Kim's website at https://www.kimlenglingauthor.com/ to learn more about her.

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, September 12th 2026 by Kristin Diggs.

Zach Mayle, Member of Del Ray Baptist Church.Financial Foundations (3) | Giving- Cultivating GenerosityTaught September 13, 2026.

Cultivating and tending to a personal, dynamic relationship with the Holy Spirit is an essential aspect of the Christian life. It is not optional. More than simply a doctrine to affirm or a subject we study, the Holy Spirit is a Person to know, to listen to, to grieve over offending, and to walk with daily. Like any relationship, it has to be nurtured and given real attention. Left untended, our relationship with the Holy Spirit withers, and we end up living on ideas about God rather than the presence of God. While a key aspect of this series is about the spiritual gifts, our hope is not simply that we would learn about them, but that we would come to know our gifts, be encouraged in them, equipped to steward them well, and released to use them in a protected, fruitful manner. "Expectancy," Life With the Spirit, 1 Corinthians 14:1-12, Rev. J.D. Meeder.

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Are your material circumstances dictating your spiritual joy? In this powerful Ephesians sermon series instalment, Rev Paul Jeyachandran unpacks Ephesians 1:3 to show how you can undergo a radical biblical mindset shift by cultivating a blessed mindset. Discover the profound difference between chasing material riches and embracing the spiritual blessings in Christ that are secure, imperishable, and completely sufficient for all of life.Whether you are looking for Christian leadership sermons to inspire your ministry or personal Christian spiritual growth tools, this expository message provides crucial pastor training resources on shifting from spiritual consumerism to genuine praise. Learn to live with a eulogetos (yugo-letus) heart—speaking well of a praiseworthy God who has already adopted, redeemed, and sealed you for eternity. Watch now to elevate your walk, enrich your Bible study on Ephesians, and experience true spiritual abundance.#Ephesians #BlessedMindset #Sermon #ChristianLeadership #IDMCMovement #BibleStudy #SpiritualGrowth #PastorTraining

Why is this happening to me?  Or Why is this happening for me?  Do you ask yourself these questions when faced with adversities? Although both are true, what you focus on will determine how well you react when push comes to shove. After all, life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. And one of the only things we can control is our attitude toward things that happen to us. We can either be happy about them or resent them.  Today I am flying solo to talk about how I managed to let go of the “worst case scenario” mindset and why I chose to direct my focus on seeing the struggles as opportunities to learn, grow, and become a better version of myself.  In this episode, I will discuss the ways that life is happening for us and not to us. I will talk about my personal struggle in the past, how I acted like I was a victim of my own life, and what made me realize I needed to give up this mindset for good. Topics include: The importance of having a good perspective on life Having a scarcity mindset and how it affects your life Managing your emotional reactions to what happens to you Shifting from victim mentality to creator mindset Cultivating gratitude during difficult times The secret to achieving greatness And other topics… 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. 

(Tisarana Buddhist Monastery) The theme of this Sunday talk: Right effort, cultivating the skillful, and abandoning the unskillful. Luang Por reflects on right effort, and effort as a skill, rather than wholesome and un-wholesome, as it is sometimes referred to. Everything that arises, is natural, even a "murderous impulse". But whether we follow and cultivate it, is what is important. When the skillful is cultivated, we experience benefit for ourselves, and others, when the unskillful is followed and cultivated, it leads to harm, for ourselves and others. The practice of right effort then, lies, in first recognising fully, and discerning what is arising, and secondly, knowing how to follow the skillful, and abandon the unskillful.

Cultivating need is a controversial, but pragmatic approach to maintaining long-term relationships. In this episode, I explain why the intentional cultivation of need can strengthen bonds and prevent relationships from fading into irrelevance. Keep her busy with projects that provide genuine value, dignity, and a sense of purpose. Join my community: The Captains' Quarters. Attend bimonthly group consultations where I answer members' questions and work through their problems in real time. Participate in AMAs with notable guests, access nearly 100 hours of unpublished content, receive discounts on individual consultations, gain a community of supportive, like-minded individuals, and much more. Use this link to learn more: https://orion-taraban.com Access me 24/7 with Orion AI: Trained on my entire body of work, Orion AI allows me to weigh in on your situation in real time. Bridge the gap between theory and execution with actionable, personalized advice. Text or talk in over 70 languages. Available on Telegram. Start your free trial today: https://oriontaraban.ai Buy my book, "The Value of Others" Ebook: https://amzn.to/460uGrA Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3YfFwbx Paperback: https://amzn.to/3xQuIFK Buy my book, "Starry Night" Ebook: https://amzn.to/4qJrh9U Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3LuUJRS Paperback: https://amzn.to/4sGcqOY Book a paid consultation: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/consultations Subscribe to my newsletter: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com Social Media TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oriontaraban Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090053889622 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orion-taraban-070b45168/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/psyc.hacks Twitter: https://twitter.com/oriontaraban Website: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com Orion's Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrXBzQ2HDEQ Thinking of going to grad school? Check out STELLAR, my top-rated GRE self-study program based on the world's only empirically-validated test prep system. Use the code "PSYCH" for 10% off all membership plans: https://stellargre.com. Become a Stellar affiliate and earn a 10% commission for every membership purchased by a new student you conduct into the program: https://stellargre.tapfiliate.com. GRE Bites: https://www.youtube.com/@grebites4993 Become a Psychonaut and join PsycHack's member community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSduXBjCHkLoo_y9ss2xzXw/join Sound mixing/editing by: valntinomusic.com Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides viewers with a brief, thought-provoking video several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by his clinical practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within each video to inspire viewers to see something about themselves or their world in a slightly different light. The ultimate mission of the channel is to reduce the amount of unnecessary suffering in the world. #psychology #relationship #marriage

(Tisarana Buddhist Monastery) The theme of this Sunday talk: Right effort, cultivating the skillful, and abandoning the unskillful. Luang Por reflects on right effort, and effort as a skill, rather than wholesome and un-wholesome, as it is sometimes referred to. Everything that arises, is natural, even a "murderous impulse". But whether we follow and cultivate it, is what is important. When the skillful is cultivated, we experience benefit for ourselves, and others, when the unskillful is followed and cultivated, it leads to harm, for ourselves and others. The practice of right effort then, lies, in first recognising fully, and discerning what is arising, and secondly, knowing how to follow the skillful, and abandon the unskillful.

Send us Fan MailThere are voices in the grief world that stop you in your tracks — not because they are loud, but because they carry something true. Francis Weller is one of those voices. I have followed his work for some time, moved by the depth of his writing and the rare quality of his presence, and I have long wanted to bring him into this conversation. Today, that moment has arrived, and I am genuinely looking forward to what we will explore together.Francis brings to this work something that is not easy to name but impossible to miss — a willingness to sit inside the hardest human experiences without rushing toward resolution, and a gift for language that meets grief where it actually lives.In this episode, we cover06:00 Becoming Acquainted With the Customs of Sorrow and Grief07:06 People Feeling Sorrow Differently - Why?08:38 The Two Primary Sins of the Western World09:51 Places to Take Grief to11:19 Grief is Never Far12:08 Cultivating an Apprenticeship with Sorrow21:22 My Anchor in Grief24:09 Learning to Trust Grief27:04 Every Human is a Carrier of Grief34:05 What Happens on Grief Retreats?About today's guestFrancis Weller is a psychotherapist, writer, and soul activist. Author of the bestselling The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief and In the Absence of the Ordinary: Soul Work for Times of Uncertainty, he has introduced the healing work of ritual to thousands of people. His writing and voice have appeared in anthologies, journals, and media such as Anderson Cooper's All There Is podcast, The Sun, Utne Reader, Kosmos Journal, and Ruminate. He is currently completing his fourth book, Facing the World with Soul and Why It Matters.Support the show

In this episode of John Solomon Reports, host John Solomon dives into a compelling discussion with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who is leading a bipartisan initiative to cap insulin prices at $35. As the healthcare debate heats up ahead of the fall elections, Solomon and Miller-Meeks explore the implications of this landmark legislation and the broader Republican strategy to tackle rising healthcare costs.Miller-Meeks, a physician herself, shares her insights on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on prescription drug prices and the urgent need for reform. The conversation highlights the importance of affordable insulin for millions of Americans living with diabetes and the steps being taken to ensure that no loopholes undermine the proposed cap.The episode also touches on the cultural significance of familial relationships and the potential impact of new initiatives aimed at supporting nuclear families. As the discussion unfolds, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between healthcare policy and family dynamics, and how these issues are shaping the political landscape as we approach the elections.Later in the episode, Brent Hamachek joins Solomon to discuss his new book, which provides a unique perspective on Charlie Kirk's evolution and the broader cultural shifts in America. Hamechek reflects on the importance of persuasive communication in political discourse, drawing on his experiences with Kirk.Finally, Dr. Chad Walding from NativePath provides valuable insights into the importance of hydration for muscle health, especially as we age. He emphasizes the role of hydration in maintaining independence and functional strength, offering practical advice for listeners to incorporate into their daily routines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Jennifer Jewell's long-running public radio show “Cultivating Place“ asks: “Is cultivating place well the ability to feed your family better? Is it the ability to have a say in how our climate and our environment is cared for, starting right in our own backyards? Is it, in part, the tending to your household or community economy in […] The post Episode 785: “Cultivating Place's” Jennifer Jewell on the Power of Gardeners appeared first on Slow Flowers Podcast with Debra Prinzing.

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This week-ahead reading for Sep 7-13, 2026 is an excerpt from this week's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Somatic Space class⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Renee Sills. For the full-length forecast and embodied practice for this week, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠purchase the recording here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.This week's astrology reminds us that whatever choice we make opens up into an infinity of other choices. Every single choice we make requires practice a subtle awareness between intuition and discernment, mind and body. Cultivating this discernment, and building wisdom rather than grasping at knowledge, requires consistent practices of attunement and relationality. Use this week's influences to practice :)✨✨✨ UPCOMING AT EA ✨✨✨⁠SEPT 19 – HEALING JOURNEYS W/ CAMERON ALLEN⁠ 3 days after Chiron retrogrades back into Aries to finish its nearly 8-year transit, medical astrologer and herbalist Cameron Allen will join Renee to explore the themes of the Wounded Healer. We'll tune in with our natal Chiron placements, consider the invitations Chiron is bringing to its upcoming transit in Taurus and what still needs closure and coherence as it finishes its time in Aries. ⁠Register here. ⁠SEPT 22 – Palestinian Practices of Sumud for Alchemizing Grief + Rage with Leila Noelle Awadallah and Aziz Bisanz This month's space will be largely experiential. Come ready to move with Leila and Noelle Awadallah of Body Watani Dance Project (co-tenders of the Grief and Rage Circle for Palestine with Aziz in Minneapolis) who will offer martial movement and other embodied practices that support our bodies to access personal and collective agency while letting those expressions of strength help us welcome in grief and primal activation as alchemizing forces. Register for just this session, or learn more and sign up for the series here.

Stress doesn't create cracks in your culture. It reveals them. When teams are under pressure, trust can quickly turn into blame, assumptions, longer email threads, and people protecting themselves instead of solving problems. In this episode of Thoughts Unlocked, I break down why stress can break trust and what leaders can do about it. The answer isn't more communication. It's more curiosity. Instead of jumping to conclusions, ask better questions. Instead of assuming incompetence, assume confusion. And instead of asking, "Who's responsible?" ask, "What made this problem possible?" Because trust grows when people feel safe asking better questions. Timestamps: 00:01:16 – When stress starts replacing trust 00:03:55 – The role of trust in team dynamics 00:07:39 – The benefit of questions over assumptions 00:10:59 – How to foster curiosity and safety in teams 00:12:48 – Cultivating trust through curiosity Website: skotwaldron.com

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Cultivating and tending to a personal, dynamic relationship with the Holy Spirit is an essential aspect of the Christian life. It is not optional. More than simply a doctrine to affirm or a subject we study, the Holy Spirit is a Person to know, to listen to, to grieve over offending, and to walk with daily. Like any relationship, it has to be nurtured and given real attention. Left untended, our relationship with the Holy Spirit withers, and we end up living on ideas about God rather than the presence of God. While a key aspect of this series is about the spiritual gifts, our hope is not simply that we would learn about them, but that we would come to know our gifts, be encouraged in them, equipped to steward them well, and released to use them in a protected, fruitful manner. "Life With the Spirit," Life With the Spirit, 1 Corinthians 12:7, 12-27, Rev. Zach Croonquist.

Adam shares his personal journey with yoga, lessons learned, and what he would do differently in his practice and teaching. This episode offers valuable insights for practitioners at all levels.     Key  Topics   ·      Personal lessons from decades of yoga practice ·      Importance of listening to your body and teachers ·      The role of variation and rest in training ·      The significance of understanding yoga's roots and context ·      Balancing physical practice with mental and emotional growth ·      Listening more to teachers while maintaining critical insight ·      Incorporating more variation and rest days in practice ·      Starting strength training earlier for joint stability ·      Focusing on fundamentals and inner mechanics of asanas ·      Cultivating outside interests and broader context of yoga ·      Being honest about limits and avoiding over-pushing ·      Less reliance on Mysore trips and social media for growth ·      Teaching with more individual focus and adaptability ·      Recognizing the importance of inner connection beyond asana ·      Appreciating the life-changing impact of yoga  SUPPORT KEEN ON YOGA: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf FULL PODCAST LIST: https://www.keenonyoga.com/keen-on-yoga-podcast-guests/

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Hannah invites us to reclaim a sense of childlike awe by intentionally cultivating wonder in the midst of a demanding adult world. She contrasts the fleeting, manufactured escape of worldly magic with the profound, everyday joy of knowing the Creator of the cosmos. Drawing a powerful connection between the staggering vastness of the stars God breathed into existence and the microscopic detail of laminin—the protein holding human cells together—she illustrates that the infinite Ruler of the universe is also an intimately close Father who cares deeply for His broken children. By shifting focus from personal struggles to the beautiful, compassionate character of God, she shows how simple daily rhythms of gratitude, nature, and heartfelt worship can humble the soul, break through complacency, and bring healing reassurance even in seasons of deep grief.Referenced Scriptures:Genesis 1Psalm 33:6Psalm 8:3-4Exodus 34:6-7

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

Today, John Norlin and Houston Kraft mark the launch of Season 9 of the CharacterStrong Podcast by digging into a framework that was unpacked this summer around what it actually takes to cultivate the conditions where students and adults can thrive. They also reflect on what nine seasons of conversations with educators have made clear, that the leaders who create lasting change share three consistent traits: they are passionate about the work, they build systems rather than chase goals, and they stay with it long after the initial energy fades. In this conversation, John and Houston offer important reminders for educators and leaders: Before adding anything new, leaders have to ask what needs to be removed first. Invasive ideas and programs crowd out the things that are actually meant to thrive. Preparation precedes growth. Watering the soil before planting, building belonging and culture before instruction begins, changes what is possible once the work starts. The initiatives worth investing in are the ones that give back as much as they take. If something only costs the people doing it, it will not last. Passion, systems, and persistence are the through line across nine seasons of educators doing work that matters. Goals without systems and staying power rarely move the needle. Learn More About CharacterStrong:  Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Request a Quote Today! Visit the CharacterStrong Website Sign up for the CharacterStrong Weekly  

T.A. Barron—known as Tom to his friends—is a renowned author, a lifelong conservationist, and someone whose work sits at the intersection of two subjects that are near and dear to my heart: books and the natural world. Tom has written more than 30 books, including the internationally bestselling Merlin Saga, and his newest book, "Naming Nature: A Cabinet of Natural Curiosities for Word Lovers," gave us the perfect excuse to finally sit down together. It's a beautiful, fascinating exploration of the stories behind the names we give to plants, animals, and other parts of the natural world, and I think it's a must-read for anyone who loves nature and loves words—which probably describes most people listening to this podcast. Tom is also a deeply committed conservationist who has spent decades supporting and leading conservation efforts, so as you can imagine, we had plenty to talk about. Tom grew up first in New England and then on a ranch north of Colorado Springs, where watching the surrounding landscape disappear to development helped shape his conservation ethic at an early age. After Princeton and a Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford, he initially pursued a career in business in New York City, while waking up at four or four-thirty every morning to write before work. Eventually he realized that those early-morning hours were the happiest part of his day, so despite having already endured plenty of rejection as a young writer, he left a successful business career, moved back to Colorado, and gave writing another shot. More than 30 books later, I think it's safe to say that gamble worked out. Along the way, conservation has remained a central part of his life, including his longtime involvement with The Wilderness Society and many other conservation organizations and initiatives. Tom and I talked about his adventurous parents, his childhood in Colorado, his spectacular early failures as a writer, and the decision to walk away from a successful career to pursue the work that made him feel most alive. We talked about mortality and the importance of using our limited time well; managing the constant barrage of news and social media; optimism, wonder, and our shared love of the natural world; and how Tom became so deeply involved in conservation. And, of course, we dug into "Naming Nature" and some of the wonderfully strange stories behind names like hellbender, sarcastic fringehead, narwhal, praying mantis, elephant, and even the Yeti. We also talked about why names matter, how paying closer attention can lead to caring, and how caring can ultimately lead to conservation. This was a fun, wide-ranging conversation with a thoughtful and endlessly curious guy, and I think you'll really enjoy it. --- T.A. Barron Naming Nature: A Cabinet of Natural Curiosities for Word Lovers Full episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/ta-barron --- THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Mountain & Prairie is listener supported via Patreon, and brought to you with support from the Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust, MIRASOL: Looking at the Sun, Patagonia Books, the Rye Resurgence Project for their generous sponsorship. --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 0:00 - Introducing T.A. Barron and highlighting the Rye Resurgence Project 6:49 - Growing up 12:47 - Tom's early writing career 16:46 - Oxford days to first novel 21:53 - The work that goes into rejection 24:56 - Plan B, 10 years later 29:18 - Keeping mortality in mind 35:10 - Good and bad tools 37:51 - His first book on the shelf 41:21 - Getting into conservation 48:02 - The new book 53:52 - Where the word "sarcastic" came from 56:31 - And a few more fun word examples 1:02:52 - The capacity to name 1:04:19 - The Yeti 1:07:38 - Cultivating stewardship 1:11:11 - Book recs 1:15:33 - Wrapping up (and a reading of Elephant) --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

Many Christians feel it—but don't know how to name it. Their faith isn't gone, but it's not as strong as it once was. Convictions feel harder to hold. Cultural pressure feels harder to resist. And slowly, belief begins to drift. Pastor Aaron Graham shares from his book, "Unshakable Faith: How to Stand Firm in a Culture of Lies." Aaron mentions "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here  

Carlie Cook has lived nearly her entire life with her disability after she was paralyzed in a car accident at three years old. Now, as an adult, she has a full life in Western Massachusetts where she is a a professional adaptive climber, Child Life Specialist in a pediatric ER, and partner to her fiancé. Louis Arevalo knows her through adaptive skiing together in Vermont in recent years, and he has been pushing to share her story, describing Carlie as a warrior of optimism – a description that is spot on!Guest info:@c_cook20Additional Resources:https://www.paradoxsports.org/https://highfivesfoundation.org/Contact us: Instagram: @unexpectedjourneypodEmail: tim@unexpectedjourneypod.com Hosted and produced by Tim BrownEditing and sound design by Louis ArevaloOriginal theme music by Jesse LaFountaineEpisode cover art by Lewis Falconer Cover art and logo design by Anne Holt and Lewis Falconer

Reflecting on 26 years of cultivation, a practitioner in China shares stories of the joy she experienced upon learning Dafa and having her body and mind cleansed; as well as the heroic acts that she and her practitioner husband displayed during the bloodshed and oppression of the persecution perpetrated by the Chinese Communist Party. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui Website.Original Articles:1. Cultivating Firm Righteous Thoughts Amid Tribulations2. My Cultivation Experiences While Writing Reports For Minghui3. Master Has Given Me a Second Chance in Cultivation To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

Welcome to the season premiere of BV Unmuted for the 2026–27 school year! Join Superintendent Dr. Gillian Chapman as she sits down with district leaders — Kelly June (Chief of Academic Services), Dr. Jessica Meisenheimer (Chief of Support Services) and Dr. Eric Punswick (Chief Human Resources Officer) — to reflect on key milestones and look ahead to the next chapter of the Cultivating Blue Valley strategic plan. In this episode, we explore how our strategic priorities are directly shaping the classroom experience: Advancing Academic Excellence: Celebrating historic AP results and state assessment gains in high school math and ELA, exploring our shift toward conceptual problem-solving and balancing emerging AI tools with essential human-centered learning. Fostering Supportive & Healthy School Communities: Expanding our Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) into behavioral and social-emotional wellness, including the elementary rollout of the Character Strong curriculum focused on being kind, strong and well. Empowering Exemplary Educators & Staff: Highlights from our staff retention efforts, investments in competitive compensation and benefits and how everyone from substitute teachers to food service teams powers student success every day. Tune in to discover how Blue Valley continues to innovate, support students, and cultivate lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose!  Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose. 

From [ Zen and Inner Peace Vol. Two ]By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Ying shyan Ku "Zen & Inner Peace - Volume Two" is a book of teachings by Chan Master Sheng-Yen. It contains his broadcast transcripts focusing on Buddhist wisdom. The book covers five main topics: business leadership, the art of work, Chan practice, meditation, and using Zen in everyday life.

The loudest voices in life aren't always the most important ones. When our days are filled with constant activity, it's easy to miss the gentle voice of God calling us closer. Solitude and silence aren't empty moments—they're opportunities to be renewed, refocused, and reminded that lasting peace is found in His presence.

A young woman in China learned Falun Dafa when she was 26 years old in the Spring of 1999, and experienced the peace of Dafa and a life of harmony. But when the persecution began and many family members experienced harassment and detention she stopped practicing. Here she shares her joy in returning to cultivation after ten years of trying to pursue happiness in everyday life. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website.Original Articles:1. My Amazing Experiences After I Resumed Cultivating2. Taxi Driver: Falun Dafa Has Taught Me To Be a Good Person3. A High School Student's Cultivation Journey To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

Wayne and Kyle continue the conversation about what happens when life changes in ways we never wanted or expected. What is the difference between false hope and honest trust? They talk about grieving what has been lost and wrestling openly with God through the difficult questions. When we stop looking for tidy answers, we may discover that his presence matters more than explanations. Whether you face cancer, trauma, family upheaval, or an uncertain future, trust in his love grows as we find God within the new reality rather than trying to escape it. Learning to live each day connecting to the reality that God loves us, walks with us, and will meet us in whatever comes can make all the difference. Podcast Notes: The video recording of this podcast. (Because of Facebook policies, this link will only stay active for 30 days.) The handout Wayne & Kyle refer to to on this podcast. Get your copy of Just Love The post Cultivating Presence in the Chaos (#1049) first appeared on The God Journey.

What if happiness is not something we need to create or strive for, but something we discover when we soften and let go? In this guided meditation, we awaken through the body, inviting the energy of a smile into the eyes, heart, belly and whole field of awareness. As we relax habitual tension and release the effort to control our experience, we begin to sense the aliveness and openness that are already here. The practice guides us to rest back into presence—meeting sensations, sounds and thoughts with a receptive awareness. Again and again, we discover that the pathway to happiness can be surprisingly simple: relaxing our grasping and allowing ourselves to be fully here. This meditation is especially supportive for: Relaxation and stress relief Mindfulness and embodied presence Letting go of tension and over-efforting Cultivating happiness and inner peace Reconnecting with the aliveness of the present moment   Our introduction music is from "Opening" by Adrienne Torf, © 2025 ABT Music

This is a Vintage episode from 2006.You're hearing a preview of this subscriber bonus episode. Restaurant Guys' Regulars can hear the full episode, plus other commercial-free bonus episodes, at  restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com .Why This Episode MattersWhy one of the world's most prized ingredients commands extraordinary prices.How truffle cultivation began challenging the romantic image of hunters searching the woods with trained dogs.Why aroma, scarcity and spectacle are as important to the allure of truffles as flavor.What happens when restaurants get their hands on thousands of dollars' worth of an ingredient that doesn't stay fresh for long.BanterMark Pascal and Francis Schott begin with a tale of New Jersey lobster justice that makes Maine's system of informal fishing rules look positively genteel. A territorial dispute involving lobster pots somehow progresses to gunfire, arson and a neighboring boat unfortunately parked in the wrong slip.Then, reports of people eating, and even cooking and driving, while asleep lead Mark to identify the true indignity: consuming thousands of calories without even getting to remember the meal.The ConversationFood writer Jane Black joins Mark and Francis after traveling through Spain to report on the changing world of truffles.The romantic picture is familiar: a hunter and his dog wandering through the woods in search of an elusive underground treasure. What Jane found instead were truffle orchards, inoculated trees and farmers trying to turn an unpredictable delicacy into a viable agricultural business.They explore why truffles became so scarce and expensive, how a former peasant food became one of dining's ultimate luxury ingredients, and why their remarkable aroma may matter more than their actual taste. Jane and the Guys also get into the sensual reputation of truffles, the theater of shaving them tableside and the questionable proliferation of truffle oil.Then come the cautionary tales: an enormously valuable white truffle purchased at a charity auction that was locked in a safe and allowed to rot, and Francis's considerably more personal horror story about a chef who received thousands of dollars' worth of beautiful fresh truffles—and immediately preserved them in oil.2026 update: At the time of this conversation, successful cultivation of the prized Italian white truffle (Tuber magnatum) remained elusive. Researchers have since documented controlled production of the species in a French orchard.Guest BioJane Black is a food journalist who covers food, culture, politics and sustainability. At the time of this interview, she was food editor at Boston Magazine and had written for publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, BusinessWeek and Newsweek International. She later became a staff writer at The Washington Post and co-host of the James Beard Award-winning podcast Pressure Cooker.Timestamps0:00 New Jersey vigilante lobster justice4:35 Sleep eating, Ambien and forgotten calories7:20 Jane Black enters the changing world of truffles12:00 How truffles went from peasant food to luxury15:00 Why truffles smell like sex—and why aroma matters22:20 The $35,000 truffle disaster, Francis's truffle tragedy and the future of cultivationInfoJane's article on truffles“Cultivating a Mystique,” The New York Times (2006) Our PlacesStage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Reach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com

When James Clear last spoke on the Craft & Commerce stage, Atomic Habits hadn't even been released. Now, it's sold over 30 million copies worldwide. I was delighted to welcome James back to the same stage 8 years later to unpack what he's learned from creating one of the bestselling books of the last decade. In this conversation, James shares his insights on how to create a timeless product, how he built an email list of over 4 million subscribers, and the revolutionary publishing model he's building with Author's Equity. James also answers burning questions from the audience on simplifying complex ideas, building lasting entrepreneurial friendships, protecting your identity as a creator in public, and James's personal mission in life. If you've ever wondered what goes into creating a bestselling book, I think you'll get a lot out of this episode.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:07 Expectations for Atomic Habits' success02:54 Selling 30M+ copies04:48 Timeless marketing principles07:18 Positioning for long-term book sales09:39 Building the world's largest single-author newsletter12:44 Current effective growth tactics14:01 Cross-pollinating platforms for growth16:51 The vision behind Author's Equity20:51 The Atomic Habits tipping point23:09 Why books are an underrated business model24:48 Simplifying complex ideas27:54 Cultivating lasting entrepreneur friendships31:33 Protecting your identity as a public creator35:30 Why choose traditional publishing over self-publishing?39:17 Mining for stories and metaphors43:24 What makes Author's Equity different?48:50 Daily habits for rebuilding momentum51:50 James's life mission54:24 Author's Equity: working with self-published authors58:05 James's parting thoughts: 10-year and 1-hour timeframesIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comKit: https://kit.comFollow James:Website: https://jamesclear.comNewsletter: https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1X: https://twitter.com/jamesclearLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesclearInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesclearFeatured in this episode:Kit: https://www.kit.comAtomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsAuthor's Equity: https://www.authorsequity.comHighlights:02:10 - James's initial expectations for Atomic Habits09:39 - How James built the world's largest single-author newsletter23:09 - Why books are an underrated business model48:50 - James's daily habits for rebuilding momentum51:50 - James's life mission

What if one of the most powerful qualities you can develop is also one of the easiest to overlook? In this episode, discover how cultivating humility can quietly transform your relationships, your leadership, and even the way you see yourself.

When a woman in Heibei Province learned Falun Dafa and began to incorporate the principle of “Forbearance” into her family life the violent disputes with her husband were easily resolved. As her daughter began to practice she also had similar experiences. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website.Original Articles:1. Cultivating Falun Dafa, I Learned “Forbearance”2. Fulfilling Our Vows3. What I Saw Through My Celestial Eye While Resisting Persecution To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

We've been sold a myth: that mental toughness means gritting your teeth and pushing through, disregarding their emotions entirely. The people who actually build lasting resilience do something different. They get honest with what they feel and investigate it. They notice when their mind drifts into yesterday's mistake or tomorrow's fear, understanding why helps them choose the present instead. They learn to tell the difference between what they want right now and what they actually value and focus on what matters to them. Practice radical honesty with your own feelings, not just others' Catch and interrupt patterns of rumination or future-worry Choose your long-term values over your short-term impulse, deliberately Change how you relate to your mind, and everything else starts to shift. SPONSORS ☺️ NOCD Struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help Book a free 15 min call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.nocd.com/growthmindset⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☺️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MOD.com Prescription Modafinil for energy and focus. Free consultation, free shipping and 10% off Promo code PSYCHOLOGY at MOD.com UPGRADE to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:

In this guided meditation, we turn attention inward and come into intimate presence with the life that is here. Beginning with the body, breath and sensations, we gradually open into the spacious awareness that holds all experience. As we soften habitual tension and allow thoughts, emotions and sensations to arise and pass, we discover the tender wakefulness that is always here. Like waves held by the ocean, our changing experiences belong to awareness but do not define who we are. As we close, we are invited to rest in that open, loving presence—and to remember that beneath the changing forms of our lives, awake awareness is our true home. This meditation is especially supportive for: ✨ Relaxing physical and emotional tension ✨ Cultivating embodied mindfulness and presence ✨ Meeting difficult emotions with tenderness ✨ Resting in open awareness ✨ Remembering our shared belonging and essential nature   Our introduction music is from "Opening" by Adrienne Torf, © 2025 ABT Music