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Ever catch your mind replaying a cringe moment on loop? We take you inside that spiral and show how mindfulness breaks the pattern—not by arguing with thoughts, but by starving the loop of fuel and returning attention to the raw, steadying details of the present moment. Instead of wrestling with the inner critic, we practice kind curiosity and let the body lead the way back to clarity.Across this focused, guided session, we map the hallmarks of rumination—repetition without resolution, shrinking perspective, and rising tension—and explain why the brain confuses looping with problem solving. Then we offer a step‑by‑step reset that anyone can try on a commute, in bed, or during a stressful workday: feel gravity where your body meets the chair or floor, listen for the rhythm of sound without chasing its source, open to the colors and light in your field of view, and notice texture and temperature on the skin. As attention reconnects with the senses, muscles soften, breath evens, and new angles on the same situation emerge.You'll hear how this shift reduces the power of harsh self‑talk and creates conditions for wiser choices—like making an apology, adjusting a plan, or simply letting go. The aim isn't to silence the mind forever; it's to relate to thoughts differently, with gentleness and precision, so they lose their grip. If you've felt stuck in overthinking, this practice offers a grounded path out of the loop and back into the world right in front of you.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with someone who overthinks, and leave a quick review with one insight you're taking into your week. Your notes help others find practical mindfulness when they need it most.Support the showCertify To Teach Mindfulness: Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings Conversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change If you're interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday life Trauma-sensitive and compassion-based practices Teaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative way Deepening your own practice while supporting others …you're in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com.

What would change if your inner critic had a microphone and your best friend could hear every word? We put that scenario to work and build a practical way to answer harsh self-talk with grounded compassion. Instead of arguing with the critic or pretending it isn't there, we slow down, test its claims, and invite the voice of a true friend to sit at the table with us.We start by imagining our most judgmental thoughts broadcast aloud, then ask a simple question: how would a caring friend respond? That shift unlocks clarity. Suddenly, “I'm incompetent” becomes “I made a mistake and I'm learning.” “I'm unworthy” turns into “I matter even when I miss the mark.” Along the way, we separate facts from exaggerations, replace sweeping labels with specific observations, and learn language that pairs honesty with warmth. This is not empty positivity; it is accurate compassion that acknowledges error without attacking identity.Then we flip the lens. Picture a friend speaking about themselves with the same cruelty. What would you say to them? Most of us instinctively challenge the lies, point to real strengths, and offer steps forward. We bring that same approach inward: write the critic's claim in one line, answer it like a friend in one paragraph, and list three pieces of evidence that support your competence, worth, or likability. The effect is cumulative—less shame, more energy for growth, and a steadier mind when challenges arise.By the end, you'll have a repeatable exercise to calm negative self-talk, build resilience, and strengthen self-trust. If this practice helps you breathe a little easier and stand a little taller, share it with someone who needs a kinder inner voice today. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what would your best friend say to you right now?Support the showCertify To Teach Mindfulness: Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings Conversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change If you're interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday life Trauma-sensitive and compassion-based practices Teaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative way Deepening your own practice while supporting others …you're in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com.

What if the question “Do people really like me?” is less about others and more about how we meet ourselves? On day four of our inner critic series, we turn toward acceptance and likability with a grounded, practical approach that blends mindfulness, body awareness, and compassionate realism. Rather than debating the critic on its terms, we slow down, listen to the stories that surface in social spaces, and feel their imprint in the body—tight jaws, tense shoulders, or a breath that never quite lands.We walk through a brief guided practice designed to help you contact safety and support in the present moment. Feet on the floor, attention in the body, we gently test phrases like “I am likable,” “I accept myself,” and “There are people who genuinely like me,” noticing what resonates and where the critic objects. You'll learn to label the critic's voice without fusing with it, shift focus from arguments to sensations, and use those signals as data for kinder action. Along the way, we explore common triggers—work dynamics, friendship circles, and family roles—and sketch simple ways to prepare your nervous system before you step into those rooms.By the end, acceptance becomes a trainable skill rather than a verdict from the crowd. We highlight how to gather balanced evidence of real connection, set intentions that align with your values, and carry this awareness throughout your day and week. If you're ready to loosen the grip of self-doubt and show up with more ease and congruence, this session offers a calm, clear path forward. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who could use it, and leave a review with one insight you're taking into your next conversation.Support the showCertify To Teach Mindfulness: Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings Conversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change If you're interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday life Trauma-sensitive and compassion-based practices Teaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative way Deepening your own practice while supporting others …you're in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com.

What if the voice that says “You're not a good person” isn't telling the truth, just repeating an old script? Today we take aim at the inner critic's favorite storyline—unworthiness—and replace it with clear seeing, honest accountability, and a steadier sense of worth.We start by naming where this story shows up most: pressure at work, tensions at home, friction in relationships, or those late-night existential doubts. Then we slow down with a brief guided practice—grounded posture, steady breath, and focused attention—that helps us notice what the critic says and what is actually happening. Instead of collapsing into shame, we examine intentions with care. Most of us don't act from one pure motive; we move from a mix of fear, hope, habit, and love. Recognizing that complexity lets us learn from missteps without branding ourselves as bad.From there, we reframe worth as something deeper than flawless performance. When worth is inherent, mistakes become information, not identity. That shift makes room for proportionate action: repair a conversation, clarify a boundary, or rest so you can show up with more care. We offer a simple mantra to keep handy when the critic spikes: “My intentions are sometimes complex, and I am worthy of love.” Use it to pause, breathe, and choose one small step that aligns with the kind of person you want to be.If you've been measuring your goodness by impossible standards, this session offers a kinder, more effective approach. You'll leave with practical mindfulness tools, language for mixed intentions, and a compassionate reminder that growth and dignity can live side by side. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with someone who needs a softer inner voice, and leave a review so others can find these practices too.Support the showCertify To Teach Mindfulness: Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings Conversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change If you're interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday life Trauma-sensitive and compassion-based practices Teaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative way Deepening your own practice while supporting others …you're in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com.

Send a textWelcome to The Past Life Project!Monique Glover, hypnotherapist and regression specialist, shares experiences and interviews about the healing world of past lives. In today's guest episode, Monique interviews Angelica Lemke.Angelica Lemke is a Naturopathic Doctor and Homeopath who has worked with the complex pediatric population for the past 14 years. She is the author of Healing Complex Children with Homeopathy; founder and lead instructor of the School of Intuitive Homeopathy; and co-founder and supervising homeopath at Homeopathy Hive. Angelica lives in Ashland Oregon with her husband and daughter, where together as a family, they run a homeopathic dispensary and private membership association; as well as a community based natural building nonprofit.Angelica is passionate about empowering people to tap into their intuitive gifts, as well as teaching and inspiring a new generation of homeopaths.Topics discussed in this episode include:- What is homeopathy?- How to start with homeopathy- Homeopathy shedding the light of awareness on issues- How homeopathy differs from pharmaceuticals and western medicine- Being open and discerning in your own health journey- Connecting back to your inner world for solutions- Opening up when in a state of surrender- How issues condense over generations and lifetimes- The sensation process aka coming back to the body- Using our physical symptoms as a portal to the stories being held - How the body holds on to stories from past lives- How homeopathy and regression therapy work together- Homeopathic remedies as an energetic witness to release a pattern- Homeopathy working on mental, emotional and physical at the same time- How understanding releases- Working with children and homeopathy- Importance of parents working on themselves to liberate their children- Using the parent as the surrogate for the child- Ancestral stories imprinting on and expressing in a child- Angelica talks about pediatric cases stemming from trauma during pregnancy, ancestors lives and past lives- The science of conscious as the future for humanity- Unpacking traumas to speed up evolution as a species- Angelica talks about a cancer case stemming from past life trauma- Expressions as multidimensional beings showing up in the here and now- Becoming the hero of our ancestral stories- Deepening our inner power and creating more wholeness- Items holding memories—Want to connect with Angelica?Buy Angelica's book ‘Healing Complex Children with Homeopathy' on Amazon.Find out more about The School of Intuitive Homeopathy.Find out more about The Homeopathy Hive.Find out more about The PS11 Ministry, homeopathic dispensary and private membership association.Find out more about ARC11, community based natural building nonprofit.Want to connect with Monique?Monique is a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Regression Therapist. She specializes in regression therapy and past life regression, which utilize the hypnotic state and the wisdom of the subconscious mind, to go straight to and release the emotional root cause of a presenting issue, in order to support deep healing and transformation. Monique works with children, teens and adults, both online or in person in Nova Scotia, Canada.Find out how to work together at moniqueglover.comChat on Instagram

More countries advise against all but essential travel to Cuba, as US squeeze on oil supplies bites. It follows moves by the Trump administration to impose what is in effect an oil blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on any country supplying Havana.Also in the programme: President Trump has repealed a government scientific finding that carbon emissions endanger human health, removing the legal basis for federal climate change regulations; and we ask, is the artificial intelligence revolution going to transform humanity?(Photo: A man fishes near the Cuban-flagged tanker Alicia, docked at the Matanzas terminal, in Matanzas, Cuba, February 10, 2026. Credit Reuters/Norlys Perez)

Today's Uncertainties Call for a Deepening Personal Relationship with God Through Prayer, Fasting, and Listening MESSAGE SUMMARY: There are times when you need clarity, understanding, knowledge, and insights from the Lord about the specific issues that you are facing. The Lord will speak to you, but sometimes it takes your listening and fasting to hear Him. For example, when Joel received a Word when the land was to be destroyed, he called a fast (i.e. Joel 1:14): “Consecrate a fast; call a solemn assembly. Gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD.”. Some things you are facing in your life must be dealt with by both prayer and fasting. Fasting releases a spiritual power – in your weakness, God is made strong in your life. Daniel's prayer, from Daniel 9:3-5, provides a context for asking direction from God: “Then I turned my face to the Lord God, seeking him by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting and sackcloth and ashes. I prayed to the LORD my God and made confession, saying, ‘O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, we have sinned and done wrong and acted wickedly and rebelled, turning aside from your commandments and rules.'". After Jesus responded to the Apostles request of “teach us to pray” by providing the “Lord's Prayer”, Jesus instructed the Apostles and us, in Matthew 6:17-18, how to fast: “But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.". Our fasting will be rewarded as a deepening link to God in our personal relationship with Him.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Father, I confess that when difficulties and trials come into my life, large or small, I mostly grumble and complain. I realize the trials James talks about are not necessarily “walls,” but they are difficult to bear, nonetheless. Fill me with such a vision of a transformed life, O God, that I might actually consider it “pure joy” when you bring trials my way. I believe, Lord. Help my unbelief. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 94). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Lust. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Perfect Provision. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Joel 1:13-16; Matthew 6:16; Daniel 9:3-7; Psalms 114:1-8. WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Essentials Part 3 – Incomplete Finished Work” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Ever catch your mind declaring you incompetent after a single slip. We go straight to the heart of that voice and gently dismantle its all or nothing rules with a short, steadying practice you can repeat anytime. Instead of debating the critic, we map its favorite phrases, notice how it lands in the body, and build a kinder, truer standard for competence that leaves room for learning.We start by naming the core question the critic attacks—am I competent—and get specific about where it shows up: presentations, parenting, creative work, or decisions under pressure. Then we set up a simple posture that feels relaxed and alert, soften the jaw and shoulders, and follow the breath. When the mind wanders and the inner critic jumps in, we label it and return to the breath without drama. That move from judgment to observation trains the nervous system to settle rather than spiral. Along the way, we explore how criticism feels physically—tight chest, closed throat, fluttering belly—and how meeting those sensations with patience builds resilience.To anchor a new narrative, we add a compassionate phrase: I will make mistakes and that's okay; everyone makes mistakes. From there, we shift into constructive action: one small step that proves capability in real time. This episode blends mindfulness, self-compassion, and practical coaching so you can interrupt perfectionism, reduce cognitive distortions, and reclaim a grounded sense of competence at work, at home, and in creative projects. If the inner critic has been loud lately, this is your daily reset—simple, repeatable, and honest.If this resonated, tap follow, share it with someone who needs a gentler standard today, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.Support the showCertify To Teach Mindfulness: Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings Conversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change If you're interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday life Trauma-sensitive and compassion-based practices Teaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative way Deepening your own practice while supporting others …you're in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com.

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In an exclusive interview with Focus on Africa, Lieutenant General John Brennan, the Deputy Commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), says that over 90% of revenue generation and recruitment by Islamic State (IS) terror organisation is now happening in Africa. He also discusses how the US is seeking to deepen its military cooperation with African countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, Somalia and Mali.And ahead of Valentine's Day celebrations, central banks in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda have banned the use of bank notes to make cash bouquets - saying the practice destroys the integrity of their currencies. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Daniel Dadzie and Ayuba Iliya Technical Producer: David Nzau Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

This week I'm talking about peace. Inspired by a group of Buddhist monks walking 1,800 miles across the country for peace, and by candid conversations inside my Flow fellowship, I explore what peace actually requires of us day to day. We talk about pace, presence, acceptance, boundaries, and the skills that make peace sustainable over time. I share personal stories, reflections on mindfulness, boundaries, and the value of having a sanctuary of your own.  Plus learn practical ways to steady yourself when your body is activated or your mind won't slow down. This episode is an invitation to slow down just enough to ask a useful question: What supports my peace and what erodes it? 3 Takeaways for You: Peace is built through intentional choices about pace, boundaries, and response moment by moment. Your pace is not neutral. If you're moving faster than you can stay present, peace will feel unreachable. Slowing down isn't a mindset shift — it's a practical way to stay regulated and less reactive. Peace is built through small, repeatable choices. Creating sanctuary, saying no when needed, choosing regulation over override — these aren't dramatic moves. They're quiet decisions that add up to a steadier life. Timestamps: 00:00 Opening + why peace feels hard to access 04:18 The monks' 1,800-mile walk and what it reveals 09:42 Peace as acceptance vs. peace as action 15:06 Pace, presence, and nervous system regulation 20:11 Creating sanctuary in everyday life 26:03 Boundaries, saying no, and protecting peace 32:40 Peace thieves: what disrupts your calm 38:12 Skills that support peace over time 44:05 Flow conversations and shared wisdom 49:30 Choosing peace intentionally Connect with Me:

Ever notice how the harshest voice in the room lives in your own head? We kick off a seven-day journey to name that voice, understand what it targets, and learn how to meet it with mindfulness instead of fear. Drawing on years of teaching and monastic practice, Sean Fargo offers a simple framework that turns vague self-judgment into something you can observe, question, and gently transform.We break the inner critic into three clear identity targets: competence, goodness and worthiness of care, and acceptability or likability. By naming these patterns, you'll see exactly where the sting lands and why certain moments trigger spirals of perfectionism, shame, or people-pleasing. Sean walks you through a brief, accessible practice: settle the body, soften the breath, and ask three focused questions—Am I competent? Am I a good person or worthy of care? Am I acceptable or likable? As you notice which question activates a stronger reaction, you gain a compass for the work ahead.From there, we connect insight to action. If competence anxiety shows up, choose one concrete step toward skill-building or a clear “good enough” boundary. If worthiness feels tender, practice self-compassion to rebuild trust from the inside out. If acceptability is the hot spot, map supportive relationships and practice small, honest bids for connection. Throughout, mindfulness remains the anchor—grounding attention in the body so you can respond with clarity rather than habit.This is a short, focused start designed to shift your relationship with self-criticism in real time. Join us, try the guided prompts, and mark which identity needs the most care so tomorrow's practice can meet you where you are. If this helps, subscribe, share with a friend who could use a kinder inner voice, and leave a review to let us know which question revealed the biggest insight.Support the showCertify To Teach Mindfulness: Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings Conversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change If you're interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday life Trauma-sensitive and compassion-based practices Teaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative way Deepening your own practice while supporting others …you're in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com.

We explore how to stay human amid fast tech change through the voice of a 75-year-old practitioner who turns doubt into community practice. We share practical mindfulness tools for ADHD and point to resources and teachers who make presence feel doable.• analog wisdom meeting digital anxiety• community as the cure for isolation• humility and lineage informing practice• ADHD-friendly mindfulness techniques• sensory anchors and open awareness• resources from Mark Coleman and Loch Kelly• podcasting as a bridge for connection• closing with tenderness and intentionSupport the showCertify To Teach Mindfulness: Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings Conversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change If you're interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday life Trauma-sensitive and compassion-based practices Teaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative way Deepening your own practice while supporting others …you're in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com.

Communication is essential in marriage, but knowing how to deepen it is where many couples struggle.One simple and powerful exercise we've used in our own marriage is asking each other intentional questions. Some are light and fun. Others invite us to reflect on our past, our experiences, and even the deeper questions of life. Each one opens the door to meaningful conversation and connection.Questions create space for honesty, laughter, vulnerability, and intimacy. Over time, they help strengthen the bond between spouses and draw hearts closer together.We've benefited immensely from this practice and have recommended it to many couples over the years.In this episode, we model what this exercise looks like in real time. It's simple, fun, and easy to try in your own relationship.Try it with your spouse or partner (if you're in a relationship) and let us know how it goes. And if you already use questions to stay connected in your marriage, share in the comments how it's impacted your relationship.00:00 Introduction to Call to Marriage00:04 The Connection Call Conversation02:03 Ground Rules for Deep Conversations02:35 Handling Sensitive Topics02:52 Family Interruptions and Realities03:12 Indirect Questions for Better Communication04:47 Starting the Q&A Session05:22 Reflecting on Our Relationship08:51 Strengthening Our Bond11:16 Feeling Loved and Appreciated16:20 Expectations in Marriage21:03 The Importance of Communication in Marriage22:26 Forgiveness and Managing Expectations26:00 Handling Conflicts with Transparency and Vulnerability29:57 Resilience and Levity in Conflict Resolution34:04 Receiving and Giving Constructive Feedback36:58 Maintaining Oneness in Marriage40:40 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

Love doesn't usually break; it drifts. Between busy weeks, tense chats, and old patterns, it's easy to feel unseen and say, maybe the love is gone. We pull back the curtain on seven hard-earned lessons from coaching couples and doing our own work, showing how real repair, steadier nervous systems, and fresh curiosity can bring connection back into focus.We start with a vital reframe: you won't communicate perfectly, and that's okay. What matters is the repair ritual you share when words miss and tempers flare. From there, we look at the body's role in conflict. When your nervous system is lit up, even good intentions land badly. We walk through simple co-regulation moves, time-outs with return times, and how to set state before content so hard talks feel safer. Triggers get a new job description too. Instead of proof that your partner is the problem, they become trailheads for growth. Mapping the cycle together turns blow-ups into insight and helps each of you see where self-abandonment or control might be driving the loop.We dig into a confronting truth many couples recognise: you don't fall out of love, you fall out of priority. Kids, work, and screens are real, but so is the calendar. We share small, reliable rhythms that put the relationship back on the front burner without adding pressure. Curiosity then takes centre stage. Ask better questions, drop assumptions, and practice staying with your partner's world long enough to understand what it means for them. Finally, we explore self-love as the ground of durable intimacy. When you soften perfectionism, soothe old insecurities, and meet your own needs with compassion, you stop demanding the relationship fix everything and start bringing your best back to it.If you're ready to steady your bond and grow together, tune in, take what lands, and try one small shift this week. If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more couples can find their way back to love.Thankyou for listening, if you liked it, please remember to subscribe.Join our Private "Thriving relationships - Deepening connection to self and others" community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1107209283451758/Website: https://michaelandamy.com.au/Join our free 7 day relationship challenge: https://michaelandamy.com.au/free-relationship-challengeIf you would like to book in a private discovery call with us, here is the link: https://michaelandamy.com.au/call

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Breath is the first thing we reach for in crisis and the last thing we notice in the rush of daily life. This conversation dives into a living lineage of breathwork—from the roots of Anapanasati to the modern, transformative practice of conscious connected breathing—and shows how a simple, continuous inhale-exhale can change how we heal, love, and lead.Visit Anthony's website: Alchemy of BreathWe sit down with Anthony Abognano of Alchemy of Breath to unpack his facilitator training and the inner journey at its core. Anthony explains why students write autobiographies, examine birth imprints, and practice early in real-world settings, so they can hold space for grief, trauma, and even end-of-life with steadiness and compassion. We contrast count-based pranayama with surrender-led connected breathing, explore the physiology of CO2 shifts and frontal lobe quieting, and map how speaking from stillness creates safety in intense sessions. Stories weave it together: couples who defuse conflict with ten shared breaths, classrooms that settle after recess, practitioners who turn personal wounds into gifts for their communities.Along the way, we reconnect breath to body, mind, and heart, integrating mindfulness, embodiment, and mythic frameworks like the hero's journey. Anthony's billion-breath vision—ten people inviting ten more across nine waves—feels less like a slogan and more like a blueprint for global nervous system care. If you're a therapist, coach, educator, or curious breather, you'll leave with practical ways to start: try a short connected sequence, write a few pages of your life arc, and test the ten-breath reset with someone you love.Take a moment to breathe with us, then share this episode with one person who could use a calmer nervous system today. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what changed for you after ten conscious breaths?Support the showCertify To Teach Mindfulness: Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings Conversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change If you're interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday life Trauma-sensitive and compassion-based practices Teaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative way Deepening your own practice while supporting others …you're in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com.

Shabbat: Zecher l'Yetziat Mitzrayim Welcome to our daily Bitachon. Today, Friday, we have our special Shabbat Dvar Torah. It is interesting to note that in this week's Parashah, Parashat Yitro, we find the Aseret HaDibrot where one of the Ten Commandments is זכור את יום השבת לקדשו —"Remember the Sabbath day to sanctify it." We also know that in Parashat Vaetchanan, we read the second version of the Dibrot , which says שמור את יום השבת —"Keep the Sabbath day." The main difference between the two—besides Zachor and Shamor —is that the first Dibrot tell us to remember Shabbat vis-à-vis Maaseh Bereishit (the Creation). God is the One Who created the world; therefore, we work for six days and rest on the seventh to remember that He, too, created the world in six days and rested on the seventh. The second Dibrot , however, speak about remembering Yetziat Mitzrayim (the Exodus). Now, it is quite obvious what Maaseh Bereishit has to do with Shabbat—it's the six-and-one pattern. But what exactly about Shabbat causes us to remember the Exodus? This is a simple but vital question, because every Friday night in Kiddush we mention both: Zecher le'Maaseh Bereishit and Zecher l'Yetziat Mitzrayim . The Power of Association Remembering something means that a specific trigger sparks a memory—an association of sorts. For example, if I say the word "orange," what do you think of? Some might say the color, some the fruit, and some might think of Florida. That is an association. If I say the word "mask," what does that mean to you? It could mean Corona; it could mean Purim. The word triggers a specific memory. In that sense, a mask could be Zecher l'Corona or Zecher l'Purim . So, when I hear the word "Shabbat," why do I think of Yetziat Mitzrayim ? It is an important question because the Torah places it right in the Ten Commandments and we repeat it in our Kiddush. Two Reasons for the Connection We will offer two reasons, though I am sure there are many more: Ownership of Time: The simplest reason, cited by most Rishonim , is that a servant does not own his own time. A slave cannot simply decide to take a rest; they are subjected to backbreaking work. If you are in a slave labor camp, you don't just take a nap in the middle of the day. If you can take a nap, it's an indication that you are in charge of your own time—you are the boss, not the slave. Therefore, when we rest on Shabbat—when you take your Shabbat afternoon nap—think to yourself: "I have the right to take a nap. I own my time." That only happened because Hashem took us out of Mitzrayim. The Scrolls of Faith: Many of us know that even before the Exodus, Shabbat existed for the Jews in Egypt. When Moshe was a newly appointed prince, he asked his stepfather, Pharaoh, to give the workers a day off, arguing they would work better with rest. The day he chose was Shabbat. On those days, Moshe distributed scrolls which the people would read to strengthen their Emunah . When we take that day off today, it reminds us of the Shabbat we had in Mitzrayim, and how we used that time to strengthen our Emunah and Bitachon . Rabbi Yaakov Kamenetsky notes that if you read Mizmor Shir L'Yom HaShabbat (Tehillim 92), it doesn't actually talk about Shabbat. So why is it the "Song for the Sabbath Day"? He explains that starting from Tefillah L'Moshe (Tehillim 90), there are eleven chapters written by Moshe Rabbeinu. These were the very scrolls he gave out to the slaves in Egypt to give them chizuk . Mizmor Shir L'Yom HaShabbat contains the concept of Tzaddik Katamar Yifrach —that the righteous will blossom while the wicked are cut down—and concludes Tzuri Velo Avlatah Bo , that God is our Rock and there is no iniquity in Him. That was the chizuk they practiced in Mitzrayim on Shabbat. Deepening the Experience So, we have two ways Shabbat triggers the memory of the Exodus: Remembering that we are free people who own our time. Remembering the spiritual preparation we did while still in slavery. I also saw a beautiful thought from the Alter of Kelm regarding how we can maintain excitement for Shabbat week after week. He says you have to delve deeper. You have to really think into these topics—think into Maaseh Bereishit and Yetziat Mitzrayim . The more you delve into them, the more you will appreciate and gain from the day. Shabbat Shalom.

Spiritual Intimacy: Being Seen, Sharing Meaning, and Deepening Connection In this episode of the Human Intimacy Podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinner and MaryAnn Michaelis explore the often-misunderstood concept of spiritual intimacy. Moving beyond narrow definitions of religion, they discuss spirituality as a deeply human experience—how we make meaning, experience stillness, share vulnerability, and feel connected to something greater than ourselves. Through personal stories, cross-cultural insights, and reflections on nature, trauma, loss, healing, and disclosure, this conversation highlights how spiritual intimacy can exist in marriages, families, friendships, and even therapeutic spaces. The episode also addresses spiritual wounding, attachment injuries related to faith, and how creating safety allows partners to share their deepest beliefs, doubts, and experiences. Ultimately, this discussion invites listeners to slow down, reflect on their own spiritual story, and consider how allowing themselves to be fully seen—without judgment—can lead to profound bonding and connection.

The mystery around the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother... Deepening. Investigators saying it was a kidnapping... And blood was reportedly found at the scene. Savannah Guthrie herself took to social media posting a three-word message – ‘Bring her home.' And funny man Jon Stewart made quite the admission on his Comedy Central show last night... Revealing he's in the Epstein files! But it's not as nefarious as it sounds. Plus, former first lady Jill Biden got some alarming news. Her ex-husband has been charged with murder. Not long ago... We sat down with him for an exclusive interview about his life with Jill. Now he's accused of killing his current wife. And excitement is building for Sunday's Super Bowl... And it's not just the game people will be watching... All eyes will be on the half time show. The NFL sparking controversy when it chose Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny...an outspoken critic of the president. The NFL commissioner says Bad Bunny will be good...by sticking to entertaining the crowd. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. – Hebrews 4:9 In The Saints' Everlasting Rest, Baxter pulls back the curtain on eternity, unveiling the glories prepared for those who love Christ: freedom from all evil, perfection of body and soul, unbroken communion with God, and joy that no one can take away. But while heaven is the perfection of rest, a child of God may even now have Christ's perfect peace and rest, no matter how difficult the circumstances of life may seem. With the urgency of one who experienced near death himself, Baxter pleads with his readers to take God in Christ for your only rest and to make heaven the goal and delight of every day. His stirring words – rich with Scripture, solemn warnings, and radiant hope – have led many to turn from the empty promises of this world and fix their hearts on the incorruptible inheritance kept in heaven. This edition of Baxter's signature work has been painstakingly updated, while still preserving his clarion call to live now in the delightful foretastes of heaven and to persevere until faith becomes sight and joy becomes everlasting. About the Author Richard Baxter (1615–1691) preached “as a dying man to dying men.” He was devoted to God and was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Best known as the minister of Kidderminster in England, his love for God and others resulted in practically the entire town of Kidderminster turning to Jesus during Baxter's ministry there. Richard Baxter desired unity among Christians, which often resulted in opposition from those who held to church loyalty or theological views rather than to Christ and God's Word. Baxter had his share of persecution, even being imprisoned on several occasions.

① President Xi Jinping has held talks with his visiting Uruguayan counterpart Yamandu Orsi in Beijing. How can China and Uruguay expand cooperation and advance an equal world order? (00:56) ② The United States and Iran will hold nuclear talks in Istanbul. Is the threat of a military confrontation easing? (15:06) ③ The Communist Party of China and the Chinese Kuomintang Party have held a think tank forum in Beijing focusing on cross-Strait cooperation. We explore the significance of this dialogue channel's revival after a hiatus of nearly a decade. (24:58) ④ China has taken a world-first step in automotive safety. It will ban hidden door handles on cars sold domestically. What could be the ramifications of this step? (32:30) ⑤ Elon Musk's SpaceX has acquired his artificial intelligence business xAI, with plans underway for space-based AI data centers. Is orbit the only way to scale the massive power and computing needs of advanced AI? (42:31)

Are you trying to build a spiritual life on a shaky foundation? Many of us try to force peace by suppressing our desires only to find they explode later with more force. In this episode we discover that Krishna is not interested in making you a "suppressor." He wants you to be an "architect." We explore Verse 3.7 where Krishna reveals the Action Without Attachment blueprint which is a specific design for living that allows you to move through the world without being captured by it.In This Episode You Will DiscoverThe Architecture of FreedomWe discuss why Verse 3.7 is not just advice but a structural "blueprint" for a superior life. We look at how Action Without Attachment creates a framework that protects your peace while you remain active.Restraint is Not WarWe break down why treating your senses like enemies (the "jailer" approach) always fails. You will learn how to adopt the "charioteer" mindset instead and how this shift is essential for mastering Action Without Attachment.The Sponge AnalogyWe explore a powerful image for the mind. You will learn how to stop your mind from becoming "saturated" with the world's noise so you can actually function. This "filtering" is the first step toward Action Without Attachment.Input vs OutputWe provide a precise breakdown of how to regulate the Jñānendriyas (input valves) so your Karmendriyas (output valves) can serve effectively. This balance is the engine of Action Without Attachment.Deepening the BondWe end with a guided meditation on how Jnana (knowledge) is not just dry facts but the fuel that strengthens your Bhakti (love) for Krishna. We trace the journey from His birth in a prison to His friendship with Sudama showing how knowing Him leads to trusting Him."The traffic still moves, but it moves in harmony rather than chaos."Join us as we dismantle the myth of the "spiritual pretender" and learn how to build a life where your hands are busy in work but your mind is resting in the Divine. This is the heart of Action Without Attachment.krsnadaasa (Servant of Krishna)

Secular - "A man was walking along a narrow mountain ridge when he accidentally slipped over the edge. Luckily, he managed to grab a sturdy branch and was hanging there, thousands of feet above the rocks below. He looked up toward heaven and yelled, 'Is anyone up there?! Help me!' Suddenly, a booming…

We explore how contemplative practice and bold artistic expression strengthen each other, using Anne Cushman's story to map a path from silence to color and back again. Six shared principles offer practical tools to make space, feel more, and create with less fear.• the roller skating dream as a symbol of inner conflict between sage and trickster• how Spirit Rock integrated silence with painting, writing, and movement• creativity as reclamation over talent, and process-focused training• mindfulness boosting divergent thinking, focus, and resilience• six principles: space, body, emotions, sacred time, golden thread, letting go• simple tactics for tiny sacred windows and playful practice• how to approach scary material with gentle bravery and protection• presence as the common thread that unites art and awakening• next steps: process-first teachers, online workshops with Anne CushmanAnd if this conversation has sparked something in you and you're looking for practical next steps, Ann Cushman actually teaches online. She does half day and day-long events combining meditation, writing, movement.www.AnneCushman.comSupport the showCertify To Teach Mindfulness: Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings Conversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change If you're interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday life Trauma-sensitive and compassion-based practices Teaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative way Deepening your own practice while supporting others …you're in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com.

You're about to listen to #480 Trusting The Spirit Within Hypnosis Session, a guided hypnotherapy session designed to deepen your spiritual connection and strengthen your inner guidance. This experience gently leads you into a quiet, receptive state where the outer world softens and your inner voice becomes clearer and more present. As your mind relaxes, you'll begin to sense a deeper connection to yourself — a place of knowing, wisdom, and alignment that has always been available to you. Throughout this session, you'll learn to tune into subtle signals, intuitive nudges, and inner messages that guide you toward clarity and truth. You'll strengthen trust in your own inner wisdom and create space for your authentic voice to rise, steady and confident. Inside this session, you'll experience: – A calming induction that quiets the conscious mind – Deepening into intuitive awareness and spiritual presence – Subconscious alignment with inner guidance and higher wisdom – Strengthening of trust, clarity, and inner listening – A closing integration that leaves you feeling connected, supported, and aligned This session will help you use the Law of Attraction to communicate with your higher self — allowing the true voice within you to emerge, guide you, and finally shine. Tips for best results: • Use headphones for the most immersive experience • Listen daily for at least 21–30 days • Use this session when you can fully relax and won't be disturbed • Avoid multitasking during hypnosis This session is one of the many premium recordings found inside my BELIEVE app — where you'll find over 1000 high-quality hypnosis, meditation, and affirmation sessions covering every area of manifesting success. — Helpful Links: → Get the BELIEVE App with 1000+ sessions: https://www.believehypnosis.app  → Download individual MP3s from my library: https://www.hyptalk.com  → Take full transformational courses: https://www.personalgrowthclub.com  → Work with me or learn more: https://www.victoriamgallagher.com  → Grab your copy of Practical Law of Attraction: https://a.co/d/5VUdyAu Thanks for listening to the Power of Your Mind podcast. If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to rate and review — it helps more people discover these powerful tools Stay consistent. Stay focused. And most importantly, believe in what's possible for you. – Victoria  

(1 Thessalonians 5:12-28) - Paul began this final section of his letter by encouraging the brethren to respect and appreciate - the leaders who are accountable for the welfare of the church. As members of the family of God - they were to prop up the weak and bear with the failings of others in love. Their lives should be - characterized by rejoicing, prayer, and thanksgiving. - [46 minutes]

You're about to listen to #478 The Super Conscious Mind Meditation, a guided hypnotherapy session designed to connect you with divine intelligence and open a clear channel to the wisdom of your higher self. This experience gently guides you into a deeply receptive state where intuition sharpens, inner knowing becomes clearer, and guidance flows with ease. As the mind relaxes and the noise of the external world fades, you're invited to access insights that exist beyond logic — the subtle intelligence that has always been guiding you from within. Throughout this session, you'll learn to trust the messages, impressions, and realizations that arise naturally. You'll strengthen your connection to a higher source of wisdom, allowing inspired ideas and aligned direction to emerge effortlessly and at the perfect time. Inside this session, you'll experience: – A calming induction that quiets the conscious mind – Deepening into intuitive awareness and inner guidance – Subconscious alignment with divine intelligence – Expanded clarity, insight, and inspired perception – A closing integration that leaves you feeling guided, supported, and aligned This session will help you use the Law of Attraction to welcome new ideas from a power greater than yourself — allowing higher wisdom to shape, guide, and support the reality you are creating. Tips for best results: • Use headphones for the most immersive experience • Listen daily for at least 21–30 days • Use this session when you can fully relax and won't be disturbed • Avoid multitasking during hypnosis This session is one of the many premium recordings found inside my BELIEVE app — where you'll find over 1000 high-quality hypnosis, meditation, and affirmation sessions covering every area of manifesting success. — Helpful Links: → Get the BELIEVE App with 1000+ sessions: https://www.believehypnosis.app  → Download individual MP3s from my library: https://www.hyptalk.com  → Take full transformational courses: https://www.personalgrowthclub.com  → Work with me or learn more: https://www.victoriamgallagher.com  → Grab your copy of Practical Law of Attraction: https://a.co/d/5VUdyAu Thanks for listening to the Power of Your Mind podcast. If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to rate and review — it helps more people discover these powerful tools Stay consistent. Stay focused. And most importantly, believe in what's possible for you. – Victoria  

(Melbourne Insight Meditation)

(Melbourne Insight Meditation)

This week, Steve sits down with Ankit Jain, co-founder and CEO of Infinitus Systems, to talk about why voice-based AI has become one of the most rapidly adopted tools in healthcare operations, what's actually working in the field, and where the hype still outpaces reality. Ankit shares six years of lessons from building AI agents that handle 35-minute medical calls end to end, plus his predictions on what 2026 and 2027 will really look like as enterprises attempt to build their own agents.We cover:Why so much of healthcare still runs on phones, faxes, and portalsHow AI agents are handling long, high-stakes medical calls without going off trackWhat large enterprises now expect around security, governance, and zero-hallucination requirementsWhy providers, payers, and pharma are adopting AI for different operational workflowsWhy 2026 may be the year many health systems try to build their own agents, and why most will return to vendors by 2027—About our guest: Ankit Jain is the co-founder and CEO of Infinitus Systems, the agentic healthcare communications platform that automates high-stakes clinical and administrative conversations at scale. Under his leadership, Infinitus supports 44% of the Fortune 50, and many of the largest healthcare organizations in the US. A serial entrepreneur, advisor, and investor, Ankit has built companies and guided innovation at the intersection of technology and AI. He founded Quettra (acquired by Similarweb), helped launch Google Play and the search engine Cuil, and went on to co-found and manage Gradient Ventures, Google's AI-focused venture fund. His background in building distributed systems and safety-constrained AI, combined with hands-on experience scaling products in regulated environments, gives him a pragmatic perspective on how to design trustworthy AI that earns adoption in healthcare. Ankit frequently works with industry leaders on governance, education, and integration strategies that make automation safe, approachable, and scalable.—Chapters:00:01:38 Introduction to Ankit Jain and Infinitus Systems00:02:54 The journey into healthcare entrepreneurship00:03:55 Inspiration behind Infinitus and its mission00:04:55 Evolution of AI in healthcare communications00:08:12 Navigating competition in the AI healthcare space00:10:30 Defensibility and product development insights00:14:00 AI's role in enhancing healthcare accessibility00:15:20 Go-to-Market strategies and lessons learned00:17:52 Deepening engagement in healthcare workflows00:19:33 Competitive dynamics in healthcare AI00:20:42 Addressing industry concerns and challenges00:22:14 The need for industry self-regulation00:23:40 Navigating consumer privacy and AI interactions00:25:27 The future of jobs in healthcare AI00:28:30 The evolution of healthcare AI00:29:37 Lessons for entrepreneurs in healthcare—Pre-order Halle's new book, Massively Better Healthcare.—

Denial: "How bad can it be and and do any of the unfolding events pertain to me? Everything will work out in the end"; Truth: The world is imploding because evil has remained unchallenged and evil-doers coddled; Choice: Teaching, living, giving goodness, speaking up against the miscreants who spit in the face of God and God's Torah. Deepening one's learning and exercising 'faith-muscles' until mitzvot and engagement become, respectively, a second skin. Pull Up a Chair 15JAN2025 - PODCAST

There is Jewish music, with melody and harmony and rhythm. There is chanting for Torah reading, with melody and meaning.  And then there is Jewish chanting.  Rabbi Shefa Gold talks about her entry point into it, demonstrates what it sounds like, and explains how it works in this insightful conversation ...   Further resources: Rabbi Shefa Gold's website Are We There Yet? Travel as a Spiritual Path Flavors of Gratefulness app and sample chants (link) Flavors of Praise app and sample chants (link) In the Fever of Love: An Illumination of the Song of Songs Love at the Center: Immersing in Shir Hashirim (link) The Magic of Hebrew Chant: Healing the Spirit, Transforming the Mind, Deepening the Love Torah Journeys: The Inner Path to the Promised Land  

In today's heartfelt conversation, Carol McLeod and Heather O'Brien unpack the real and sometimes difficult journey of prayer. Together, they explore disappointment, long suffering, and the deep work God does in us as we keep showing up in faith. Through honest stories and biblical insight, they highlight the power of thanksgiving, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and practical encouragement for new believers. This episode invites you to connect with God in a deeper, more authentic way, trusting that prayer can transform your life even in seasons of struggle. Connect with Heather and find her work at https://heatherobrien.net/ Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: carol@carolmcleodministries.comShe and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.

Practicing somatic awareness can help you manage your day, work, and  life differently. In this podcast, the speakers dove into what somatic awareness is, provided practices to deepen your overall somatic awareness, and practiced several brief exercises.    Moderator: Helen Stocklin-Enright, Legal Project Manager, Perkins Coie Speaker: Ruth Hauswirth, Special Counsel and Head of Litigation and eDiscovery Services, Cooley 

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Make this the year you finally start your podcast movement be personally mentored in a small group setting with me https://sahararosecourses.com/podcast-mentorship  Be the first to claim your spot (limited to first 10 people)   If you've gone through a very big shift in your life, if events have rocked your world but put you on path for a different timeline…this episode is for you.   My surrender journey began 3 years ago, and I've been leaning into the unknown ever since. Nomadic, traveling, expanding. And here's what I'm realizing: life moves in expansions and contractions, inhales and exhales.   What most people don't understand is that what we think is a manifestation problem is actually a capacity problem. We can't hold the energetic containment for what we're calling in.   For me, the past few years have been about horizontal growth, expansion, travel, becoming. But the next evolution is vertical growth. Deepening my roots. Not growing outward, but inward.   In this episode, I explore:

Welcome to a brand new year and a brand new episode of Build a Better Agency! In this special solo cast, host Drew McLellan kicks off 2026 with a focused, actionable discussion on preparing agency owners and leaders for what promises to be a pivotal year. Drawing from his decades of experience and deep involvement with agencies across the globe, Drew McLellan lays out five essential resolutions that serve as a roadmap for agency growth, stability, and profitability—no matter your agency's discipline. This episode is packed with practical advice for implementing intentional changes, starting with the importance of carving out deep work time and ensuring that new business development remains a weekly priority. Drew McLellan details how to practically block out time on your calendar for strategic thinking and outreach, and why these habits are especially critical as the market shifts. He also provides a step-by-step formula for running monthly all-agency meetings that build transparency, celebrate wins, and foster accountability—complete with a ready-to-use agenda. The conversation turns to the game-changing impact of AI within agencies, emphasizing why every agency owner must establish clear policies, communicate their approach to both internal teams and clients, and explore how to leverage AI tools to stay competitive. In addition, Drew McLellan highlights the often-neglected importance of deepening personal connections with your team, sharing meaningful rituals and approaches to nurturing these relationships for better retention and morale. Whether you're hoping to weather tough economic conditions, boost your new business pipeline, or future-proof your agency with smart technology and people strategies, this episode equips you with concrete steps for transforming intention into action in 2026. You'll leave inspired to schedule, strategize, and connect—all cornerstones for not just surviving but thriving in the year ahead. A big thank you to our podcast's presenting sponsor, White Label IQ. They're an amazing resource for agencies who want to outsource their design, dev, or PPC work at wholesale prices. Check out their special offer (10 free hours!) for podcast listeners here. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Agency owner resolutions for a watershed year Carving out time for deep, uninterrupted work Implementing a consistent new business development routine Building transparency and accountability with all-agency updates Establishing clear AI policies and accelerating AI adoption Deepening human connections with team members   Proactively preparing for 2026's unique agency challenges

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(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) Recap of my Sam Altman interview 2) OpenAI's memory play 3) Deepening relationships between people and chatbots 4) Could an all-knowing AI assistant work? 5) Model vs. product revisited 6) OpenAI's enterprise play 7) The infrastructure bet 8) OpenAI's forthcoming AI device 9) AGI's meaning? 10) Google's fast Gemini flash models 11) Microsoft Copilot falling out of favor --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack + Discord? Here's 25% off for the first year: https://www.bigtechnology.com/subscribe?coupon=0843016b From Big Technology on Substack: Seven Big Thoughts on OpenAI's Strategy & Future Following My Sam Altman Conversationhttps://www.bigtechnology.com/p/seven-big-thoughts-on-openais-strategy Questions? Feedback? Write to: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com --- Wealthfront.com/bigtech. If eligible for the overall boosted 3.90% rate offered with this promo, your boosted rate is subject to change if the 3.25% base rate decreases during the 3-month promo period. The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC, not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of 12/19/25, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. The APY reflects the weighted average of deposit balances at participating Program Banks, which are not allocated equally. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable base APY. Instant withdrawals are subject to certain conditions and processing times may vary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #1072 In this powerful revisit episode, we sit down with Gary and Heather, a couple deeply rooted in the TPM community, to talk about something most men avoid: emotional honesty. We're digging into what it really takes to build deep intimacy and trust in a relationship, not through grand gestures but through the simple, consistent act of showing up honestly. Gary shares how owning his needs and communicating them without shame became a turning point in his relationship. Heather opens up about how emotional safety, something she didn't realize she even needed, has become the foundation of their connection. We also talk about what keeps most men stuck. The fear of rejection. The pressure to always be the rock. The habit of hiding behind surface-level communication. But when a man starts being radically honest with himself and his partner, things shift. Real intimacy becomes possible. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not getting the connection you want, this one's worth a listen. You'll walk away with real, actionable insight on how to start showing up differently without becoming someone you're not. Get access to the free training for married businessmen who want to reconnect with their wives and reignite intimacy without begging, arguing, or losing themselves in the process. Watch it here: https://fixmarriage.thepowerfulman.com/scales

A replay episode from our powerful interview with Lisa Kays on how improv can deepen conversations around tough topics like race and oppression. Click Here to View the Original Episode Shownotes Improv in Therapy and in Life – Explore the power – and sheer fun – of using improvisation in therapy! Dr. Ann Kelley and Lisa Kays discuss how improv can deepen conversations around tough topics like race and oppression. They examine white supremacy culture and show how improv values like collaboration, slowing down, and embracing complexity can challenge these norms. Improv fosters creativity, playfulness, and self-reflection to help reduce defensiveness and strengthen relationships in everyday life, at work, or in our closest relationships. By creating a supportive, collaborative environment, improv deepens connections and helps people tap into a wider range of emotions. “A culture of improvisation is collaborative – it is nature – you cannot do it by yourself.” – Lisa Kays Time Stamps for Improv in Therapy & Life 03:30 The integration of improv and tough conversations 10:03 The origins of improv and its connection to social justice 14:27 Contrasting white supremacy culture and improv culture 19:20 Questioning cultural norms and valuing relationships 25:29 The power of the ‘And’ in joining and connecting 38:27 The power of improv in building secure relationships 53:25 Embracing creativity and letting go of perfectionism 58:12 Creating a culture of support and collaboration 01:05:04 Applying improv in everyday life 01:09:10 Deepening connections and accessing different emotions About our Guest for Improv Therapy – Lisa Kays LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C Lisa Kays, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, is an independently licensed clinical social worker in Washington, D.C, Maryland, Virginia, Oregon and New Jersey. She obtained her MSW from Catholic University in 2011 and has worked in a variety of clinical settings. Since 2013, she has been in private practice, providing individual, couples and group therapy to adults. She has interest in social work ethic and has published on and leads ethics training on the intersection of technology, social media and social work ethics as well as anti-racism and systemic oppression. Her practice also provides opportunities for other presenters to develop CE trainings on under-taught topics linked to social justice, systemic racism, and oppression. In addition to her traditional psychotherapy work, Lisa was a performing improviser from 2007-2019 and was on the faculty of Washington Improv Theatre from 2008-2016. She developed Washington Improv Theater’s first Improv for Therapist’s class and has offered Improv for Therapists courses, workshops and trainings to individual clinicians, pastors, life coaches, and psychiatrists, as well as clinical agencies. Since its inception, Lisa has trained more than 500 people in the application of improvisation to foster personal growth and stronger and more cohesive groups. Lisa has been invited to lead trainings in improv-informed therapy at the American Academy of Psychotherapists, the Mid-Atlantic Group Psychotherapy Association, the American Group Psychotherapy Association, and at The Psychotherapy Networker, among others. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post and on NBC4. Recently, Lisa launched a humor, humility-infused podcast, “What if Nothing’s Wrong With You?” with co-host Paula D. Atkinson on themes related to therapy, mental health, oppression, patriarchy and how it’s all interconnected. Resources for Improv Therapy –  Lisa Kay’s – Website & Resources The Fierce Urgency of Now: Improvisation, Rights, and the Ethics of Cocreation (Improvisation, Community, and Social Practice) – by Fischlin, Daniel; Heble, Ajah; Lipsitz, George Theater Games – Viola Spolin Resources Rehearsals for Growth – Website and Educational Resources Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma, and Politicizing Your Practice – book by Jennifer Mullan, PsyD The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron – Book and Resources Free Play: Improvisation in Life and Art – Nachmanovitch, Stephen Beyond Attachment Styles course is available NOW!   Learn how your nervous system, your mind, and your relationships work together in a fascinating dance, shaping who you are and how you connect with others. Online, Self-Paced, Asynchronous Learning with Quarterly Live Q&A’s – Next one is January 23rd! Earn 6 Continuing Education Credits – Available at Checkout As a listener of this podcast, use code BAS15 for a limited-time discount. Get your copy of Secure Relating here!! You are invited!  Join our exclusive community to get early access and discounts to things we produce, plus an ad-free, private feed. In addition, receive exclusive episodes recorded just for you. Sign up for our premium Neuronerd plan!! Click here!!

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3222: Laura Stack explains how true focus demands more than willpower, it requires reflective thinking, the metacognitive skill of analyzing your thoughts to improve productivity and decision-making. By regularly stepping back to evaluate systems and habits, professionals can streamline their work, limit distractions, and sharpen their ability to act decisively under pressure. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2017/07/focus-and-the-role-of-reflective-thinking/ Quotes to ponder: "No matter how hard you work, if you can't maintain a tight focus on the key activities that directly affect your organization's success, you'll never perform up to par." "Long-term success requires you to occasionally step back and look at the big picture so you can then hone in on the 'problem children' in your workflow." "Reflective thinking represents a process of learning from experience." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina shares a guided meditation designed to bring peace and calm to individuals stressed by holidays, work and myriad other life challenges. Through this meditation, you will be able to let go of your current worries, struggles and concerns and focus on yourself and the space around you. Unwind and let go through this simple yet powerful guided meditation. Listen and relax today!Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors!https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching linkACPGroupCoaching.comTo learn more, go to:Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership ProgramLearn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership:For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/Here's what's included for $5/month:❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind❤ And more fun surprises along the way!All this in your favorite podcast app!Chapters0:26 Introduction to Meditation5:06 Embracing the Present Moment10:40 The Power of Acceptance14:04 Surrendering into Being15:48 Deepening the Experience18:32 Conclusion and Call to ActionSummaryIn this episode, I guide listeners through a calming and restorative meditation aimed at fostering peace amid the chaos of busy times. As we navigate the often overwhelming demands of daily life, particularly during pressure-filled seasons, I emphasize the importance of transitioning from a state of panic to one of presence and acceptance. This meditation serves as an invitation to slow down, embrace the stillness, and return to our natural state of calm.I begin by encouraging you to create a quiet space where you can comfortably situate yourself, whether that be sitting, lying down, or cocooned in your favorite blanket. It's essential to allow your body to feel supported and to grant yourself the permission to disengage from the burdens of your day. As we settle in, I emphasize the first steps of the practice—taking deep, conscious breaths, and noticing the weight of your body in its current state. Each breath serves as a reminder that it is perfectly okay to simply be, without the incessant need to do or achieve.Throughout the meditation, I guide you to release the tension often held in our bodies by inviting you to visualize letting go of tight grips and pressures. As we explore the concept of surrendering, I introduce the metaphor of holding a rope tightly, symbolizing the strain of managing our stressors. By loosening our grip, we create space for tranquility and self-acceptance. I encourage you to bring to mind an aspect of your life that feels heavy or stressful, emphasizing that this practice is not about fixing or solving problems, but rather about acknowledging and softening around them without resistance.#anxiety #mentalhealth #meditation #mindfulness #selfcare #stress #wellness #calm #healing #breathwork #relax #peace #yoga #mentalhealthmatters #anxietyrelief #guidedmeditation #anxietycoachespodcast #ginaryan #panicattackrelief #nervoussystemregulation #surrender #acceptance #justbe #holidaystress #overwhelm #mindfulmoments #stressrelief #mentalwellness #meditationpractice #grounding #emotionalhealth #anxietysupport #slowdown #presentmoment #ACPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our relationships often are a reflection of who we are. Today, I'm joined by Kathryn Gordon, relationship expert and best-selling author, to unpack how we can take our relationships (romantic or platonic, professional or personal) to the next level. We dive into powerful communication tips to help you reconnect, open up, and feel loved & supported in each of your relationships, whatever they may look like. Kathryn also shares how to see the people in your life as teammates, not competition, and why we need to value our closest relationships if we want to shine as our best selves. In This Episode You Will Learn How to cultivate strong relationships through grit, honesty, and vulnerability. Ways to reconnect and communicate openly in any relationship. An action plan to reframe your spouse as your #1 teammate, not your competitor. Why we need to value the people in our lives if we want to value ourselves. How to set an example of communication for the next generation. One prayer that deepens the meaning of your relationships. Check Out Our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Quince - Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good and last from Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence Timeline - Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree Resources + Links Get your copy of Relationship Grit HERE Visit kathrynforreal.com Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Kathryn on Instagram Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn

PREVIEW — Michael Bernstam (Hoover Institution) — Russia's Deepening Revenue Crisis. Bernstam explains that Russia is systematically failing to close its widening budget deficit gap through gold sales or domestic bond offerings, rendering oil export revenue absolutely critical to fiscal sustainability. Bernstam documents that American and Westernsanctions have artificially depressed Russian crude oil prices to approximately $40 per barrel, representing a severe discount relative to the global market price of $62–$63 per barrel. Bernstam emphasizes that this price differential severely constrains Moscow's aggregate fiscal revenue, preventing the budget equilibration necessary to sustain government expenditures, military operations, and regime stability, creating a structural fiscal crisis that will deepen as sanctions enforcement continues and global energy markets adjust to Russian supply constraints. 1910 CRIMINAL FILE ON STALIN, BAKU.