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More than half of Americans are socially disconnected. But what if the problem isn't so much that we've forgotten how to connect—it's that we've stopped building the kinds of communities where connection naturally happens? In this thought-provoking conversation, Coach Bill Courtney sits down with Aaron Hurst, founder of the U.S. Chamber of Connection, to explore one of the largest challenges facing America today: the collapse of real human connection. After spending his career helping others build community, Aaron had a startling realization at age 50—he had very few close friends himself. That personal wake-up call launched a nationwide mission to understand why so many Americans feel disconnected and what ordinary people can do to rebuild community. Together, Bill and Aaron discuss: The six simple ingredients every thriving community needs Why serving together is one of the fastest ways to build lasting friendships Practical ways you can strengthen your community such as joining the "Welcome Committee" or starting a local Chamber of Connection This isn't just a conversation about what's broken—it's a blueprint for rebuilding the relationships and communities we all need. If you've ever wished you felt more connected or wondered how to make a real difference where you live, this episode is for you.Learn more and take action: ChamberofConnection.org Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More than half of Americans are socially disconnected. But what if the problem isn't so much that we've forgotten how to connect—it's that we've stopped building the kinds of communities where connection naturally happens? In this thought-provoking conversation, Coach Bill Courtney sits down with Aaron Hurst, founder of the U.S. Chamber of Connection, to explore one of the largest challenges facing America today: the collapse of real human connection. After spending his career helping others build community, Aaron had a startling realization at age 50—he had very few close friends himself. That personal wake-up call launched a nationwide mission to understand why so many Americans feel disconnected and what ordinary people can do to rebuild community. Together, Bill and Aaron discuss: The six simple ingredients every thriving community needs Why serving together is one of the fastest ways to build lasting friendships Practical ways you can strengthen your community such as joining the "Welcome Committee" or starting a local Chamber of Connection This isn't just a conversation about what's broken—it's a blueprint for rebuilding the relationships and communities we all need. If you've ever wished you felt more connected or wondered how to make a real difference where you live, this episode is for you.Learn more and take action: ChamberofConnection.org Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marketers often find themselves caught between the promise of high-tech innovation and the reality of fragmented consumer data. Matt Spiegel, EVP of TruAudience Growth Strategy at TransUnion, joins Matt Britton on The Speed of Culture podcast to discuss how established analytical frameworks are finding new life in the era of artificial intelligence and privacy changes. The discussion highlights why the most significant hurdle in digital transformation often involves the human element rather than the software itself.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Matt Spiegel on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Kiersten Barnet, Executive Director, New York Jobs CEO CouncilIn this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by CoursedogYOUR cohost is Ron Marshall, President, LIM CollegeYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioWhat did 25 of the most powerful CEOs in America agree to do that helped 65,000 low income New Yorkers land jobs paying over $60,000?Why does the AI conversation in the boardroom sound nothing like the AI conversation happening on your campus?If employers now expect AI competency & not just AI literacy, why is higher ed still debating whether AI is cheating?Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want access to the only intelligence platform built exclusively from presidential conversations in higher ed? Well, we have an app for that!Join EdUp Leadership!
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, I've changed...but now who am I? Midlife brings so many transitions—our bodies change, our relationships evolve, our roles shift, and the things that once defined us begin to look different. In this episode, I share some of the emotions so many women experience during this season, including grief, relief, fear, and uncertainty. We talk about why midlife isn't about trying to become the person you used to be, but discovering who God is inviting you to become next. If you've been wondering what this season is really about, I hope this conversation encourages you to embrace it with curiosity, courage, and hope. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN [00:00] Why Midlife Isn't About Going Back—It's About Becoming [04:00] The Questions That Surface When Life Finally Gets Quiet [09:00] Grieving the Life You Thought You'd Have [14:00] Why the Emotion of Relief Can Feel Surprisingly Uncomfortable in Midlife [17:00] Two Different Kinds of Fear—and Which One God Wants You to Follow [22:00] Don't Let Your Inner Critic Talk You Out of Your Next Season [27:00] Midlife Is an Orientation, Not the Finish Line [30:00] Listening to the Emotions God Is Using to Shape You RESOURCES: Emotional Confidence Club If this conversation resonated with you, join us inside the Emotional Confidence Club, where we're spending time exploring the emotions of midlife together. Through monthly coaching, practical tools, and faith-filled conversations, you'll learn how to process emotions like grief, fear, relief, and uncertainty while discovering the woman God is shaping you to become. Learn more: AliciaMichelle.com/club RELATED EPISODES: Ep 365: God Reveals So He Can Heal (And It's Time to Step Into That Healing) Ep 367: Why Do I Feel Lonely in Midlife When I'm Surrounded by People I Love? Ep 368: What Am I Really Longing for When I Feel Lonely and Disconnected? Send us Fan Mail
Encounter Time is a new segment on Winning in the Word with Joan E. Murray featuring inspiring messages from Joan's Book of the Month. Each episode offers Biblical encouragement, practical wisdom, and hope to help you grow in your faith, strengthen your relationship with God, and walk confidently in His purpose for your life. Join Joan each month for an uplifting encounter with God's Word.
Midlife isn't a breakdown—it's a signal. In this episode, Lisa sits down with Harmony Slater to explore how menopause, burnout, and body image conditioning disconnect women from their bodies—and how somatic practices, breathwork, and nervous system regulation can help you reconnect. What this episode covers: Menopause and body changes in midlife Why women feel disconnected from their bodies The impact of burnout, stress, and overtraining How the body stores trauma, stress, and emotion What somatic healing and embodiment practices actually are Simple tools for nervous system regulation and self-connection Key Takeaways: You've been conditioned to fix your body instead of listen to it Menopause and perimenopause amplify body awareness and discomfort Chronic stress and burnout keep you stuck in your head, not your body Somatic work helps release stored tension and emotional patterns Rest, breath, and awareness are essential for hormonal and nervous system health. Standout Insights: “We are trained to notice what needs to be fixed.” “It doesn't feel safe to be in a body that's constantly criticized.” “Your body is always trying to heal—you just need to listen.” Chapters: 00:00 The biggest lie we've been taught 03:30 Living in your head vs your body 07:00 The war women have with their bodies 12:30 Overtraining, burnout, and guilt 18:00 The 8:30am exhaustion moment 23:00 What somatic work actually is 31:00 Why your body doesn't feel safe 34:00 “When did you decide you had to earn rest?” 40:00 Simple practices to reconnect 44:00 Rewiring what you notice about yourself If you're navigating menopause symptoms, stress, or burnout, start here: Lie on the floor, feet grounded Place your hands on your chest or belly Inhale through your nose, exhale through your mouth Notice where your breath moves in your body Follow the sensation—no judgment, no fixing This supports nervous system regulation, stress reduction, and body awareness. Harmony Slater is a somatic coach and certified Ashtanga yoga teacher who helps people reconnect with their bodies through breathwork, movement, and nervous system healing. Her work focuses on helping individuals move beyond stress, anxiety, and physical tension to create more aligned, energized lives. Instagram: @harmonyslaterofficial Website: harmonyslater.com YouTube: Harmony Slater Connect with Lisa:
What if the parts of yourself you've spent years trying to ignore are actually invitations to healing? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alison Cook to explore how understanding the different "parts" of your heart can help you experience deeper healing, greater emotional freedom, and a more secure relationship with God. We talk about why certain situations trigger old emotions, how to respond to yourself with curiosity instead of shame, and why tending your soul is less about fixing yourself and more about learning to lovingly care for the hidden places God wants to heal. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN [00:00] Why Some Emotional Reactions Make No Logical Sense [06:00] Learning to Recognize the Different Parts of Your Heart [13:00] Bringing Jesus Into the Younger Parts of Your Story [16:00] Could Unhealed Parts of Your Heart Be Contributing to Loneliness? [22:00] Why Curiosity Creates More Healing Than Self-Criticism [29:00] Building Trust with the Hidden Parts of Yourself [35:00] The Journey of Tending Your Soul with Jesus [40:00] Taking the Next Step Toward Healing RESOURCES: The Secure Soul by Dr. Alison Cook People Pleasing Mindset Makeover and working with Alicia in coaching: AliciaMichelle.com/coaching RELATED EPISODES: Ep 365: God Reveals So He Can Heal (Is It Time to Step Into Healing?) Ep 367: Why Do I Feel Lonely in Midlife When I'm Surrounded by People I Love? Ep 368: What Am I Really Longing for When I Feel Lonely and Disconnected? Send us Fan Mail
The last few days, I've been thinking about what it means to be connected—not just technologically, but spiritually, emotionally, and relationally.Because here's the truth: you can be sitting right next to someone and still feel completely disconnected.The Bible makes it clear—we were never meant to live disconnected lives.
This week's short horror story, Disconnected, inspired by the prompt "Sword and Sorcery", is written by Amy Hodgetts and read by Lowri Ann DaviesContent Notes:* graphic violence* time manipulationDirected and Produced by April SumnerWritten by Amy HodgettsExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingLowri Ann Davies as NarratorEdited by Nico VetteseMusic by Nico Vettese and Sam JonesMastering by Catherine RinellaArt by April SumnerSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillPre-order links for From the Library of Jurgen Leitner: https://rustyquill.com/novelSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates; DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comThe Magnus Protocol is a derivative product of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence.For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel releasing October 27th: rustyquill.com/novel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For many, life feels like this constant road of stress, like we never get on top of it, there is always so much to do, and never really time for what is important in life. The big question that results is, how is this affecting our body, our minds, our health, really? In this episode of The Dose is Everything I share a conversation I had on the 'How to Live Longer & Love it' show, we discussed; stress, burnout, nervous system regulation, mental health, anxiety, productivity, purpose, resilience, emotional wellbeing, and creating a healthier, happier life.Most people believe they need a better diet, more discipline, more productivity, or a stronger routine. But what if the real issue is chronic stress, nervous system exhaustion, and living in constant fight or flight mode?In this conversation we explore how modern life, social media, technology, work pressure, overstimulation, poor boundaries, and always being busy may quietly be affecting your energy, sleep, mood, focus, decision-making, mental health, and long-term wellbeing.This conversation is for anyone who feels: Constantly tired, stressed, overwhelmed, or burned out. Always productive but never fulfilled. Disconnected from purpose and balance. Feeling pressure to do more but enjoying life less.Enjoy. Use code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.co.uk Check Ben out on Instagram @BenCoomber and Awesome Supplements @AwesomeSupps
AI is more than the software, more than the lines of code in Silicon Valley. It's concrete, water, power lines and political deals reshaping small towns and entire industries. Returning to the show from episode 6, Blake Stone-Banks joins us to unpack who really benefits from the AI boom, and who quietly pays the price. Alongside Jag, Jason and Matt, we explore why China can build world-class products but still struggles to build brands people actually trust, and why AI might be turning “marketing” into a dirty word.This episode of Disconnected covers:AI's Physical Footprint and Local BacklashDemocracy, Transparency and the AI “Race” NarrativeMoney, Lobbying and Political Power in TechChina's Innovation Strength vs. Global Brand WeaknessMarketing's Identity Crisis in the Age of AIBlake Stone-Bankshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-stone-banks/Jag Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagsharmahttps://www.instagram.com/jagsharma/Jen Campbell:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-m-campbell/Jason Kapadia:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonkapadia/https://www.instagram.com/jasonkapadia/Felina Tan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/felinagabrielletan/Matt Webster:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwwebster/
You're sitting in a life that looks fine from the outside, but something inside feels quietly off. You tell yourself you should feel more settled, more grateful, more like you have it all together—but instead you find yourself thinking, I don't trust myself, I overthink everything, or I don't even know what I want anymore. This is where self-doubt often hides—not in crisis, but in the subtle distance between your outer life and your inner voice. Over time, people-pleasing, responsibility, and simply keeping life moving can make it harder to hear your own intuition and trust yourself in the small, everyday moments. In this episode of Choose Happy With Marie, we gently explore what it means to feel disconnected from yourself even when nothing is wrong, and what begins to shift when you start listening inward again. Cheers, Marie
BEAUTY BEYOND BETRAYAL - Heal from Betrayal, Affair Recovery, Betrayal Trauma Recovery
Why does my spouse seem emotionally disconnected after cheating? Discover the biblical, neuroscience-backed reasons emotional withdrawal happens after infidelity and learn how couples can begin reconnecting emotionally after betrayal. If your husband or wife seems distant, numb, defensive, or emotionally unavailable after an affair, pornography discovery, or sexual betrayal, this episode will help you understand what's happening and provide practical steps toward healing and rebuilding intimacy. If you've experienced infidelity, pornography, or sexual betrayal in your marriage, you've likely asked this heartbreaking question. After discovery, many betrayed spouses desperately seek emotional connection while the unfaithful spouse appears distant, numb, defensive, or emotionally unavailable. But what if emotional disconnection after an affair isn't always about a lack of love? In this episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, we're exploring the biblical, neurological, and psychological reasons emotional shutdown often occurs after infidelity. You'll learn how betrayal trauma impacts both spouses, why shame causes emotional withdrawal, and what Scripture teaches about healing emotional disconnection after broken trust. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why emotional withdrawal often follows infidelity • The neuroscience of shame, trauma, and emotional shutdown • How betrayal impacts attachment and nervous system regulation • What Genesis and Peter's restoration teach us about emotional healing • Three practical ways to begin emotionally reconnecting after betrayal If your marriage feels emotionally disconnected after an affair, there is hope. Healing is possible, and emotional intimacy can be rebuilt. :: Free Resource for Couples: Download Lisa's new ebook: AFTER THE DISCOVERY A 5-Step Emergency Healing Guide for Couples Facing Betrayal Your first steps after an affair, pornography discovery, or sexual betrayal. :: NEXT STEPS 7 PILLARS OF HEALING FROM BETRAYAL TRAUMA Join our Beauty Beyond Betrayal Sisterhood: Healing from an affair: Heartbreak Recovery for Christian Women Email: info@lisalimehouse.com WEBSITE: www.lisalimehouse.com Got a question you want answered? ASK HERE
Do you ever feel disconnected from God?Do you ever feel a lack of love, belonging, healing and wonder where God is in those moments?Sunday, July 5, 2026 - The Power of PrayerMatthew 6:1-21
Thought to share? Send me a text...Have you ever wondered if pride is more than thinking too highly of yourself? Could pride be quietly showing up every time you judge others, cling to control, or delay obedience?Pride isn't always loud or obvious. Sometimes it looks like criticizing others, confidently planning your future without seeking God, or putting off something He's already asked you to do. In James 4:11–17, we'll discover how these subtle habits can distance us from God—and how choosing humility leads to greater peace, deeper trust, and a stronger walk with Christ.Learn the three subtle ways pride quietly influences your thoughts, relationships, and decisions. Discover how biblical humility changes the way you see people, approach your future, and respond to God's leading. Walk away with practical questions that will help you trust God more deeply and take your next faithful step with confidence. Press play to discover how replacing pride with humility can transform the way you love others, trust God with tomorrow, and faithfully follow Him today.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings.To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head tohttps://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.
Have you ever felt like you're building someone else's dream while quietly feeling called to something more?In this episode, Rachel shares how she walked away from a successful corporate career leading projects for companies like CIBC, Mastercard, KPMG, and Deloitte to build businesses centered on wellness, community, and belonging.We dive into why so many people feel disconnected today, what true success actually looks like, and how following your purpose can change everything.Inside this episode:Leaving corporate to follow your callingWhy community is more important than everRedefining success beyond money and titlesFinding purpose, belonging, and deeper connectionThe one message every woman needs to hear if she feels lostIf you've been craving more purpose, more connection, or the courage to trust what's pulling at your heart, this episode is for you.This version opens with a stronger emotional hook and encourages listeners to keep reading and hit play.Connect with Rachelhttps://www.alignmuskoka.ca/https://www.instagram.com/alignmuskoka/https://www.havenspasocialclub.ca/https://www.instagram.com/havenspasocialclub/?hl=enConnect with Elyse https://www.instagram.com/elyseberendson/Work with Elyse - https://stan.store/elyseberendson
We're celebrating two years of The Healing Heroes Podcast.In this deeply personal solo episode, Chandler reflects on what she's learned after more than 100 conversations with healing practitioners, courageous women, and our loyal listeners.Along the way, one unexpected pattern began to emerge—one that changed how she thinks about healing, happiness, and what it truly means to come home to yourself.If you've ever looked around at a life that seems good on paper but still felt like something was missing, this conversation is for you.In this episode, Chandler shares the realization that's shaping the future of The Healing Heroes, and why it may change the way you think about wellness altogether.What You Will Learn[00:08:01] Why every healing journey looks different—and why that's a good thing.[00:10:37] The biggest lesson Chandler discovered after two years of conversations.[00:11:08] The three relationships that create a meaningful, purpose-driven life.[00:13:08] Why spirituality deserves a larger role in the wellness conversation.[00:16:18] The subtle signs that you've drifted away from yourself.[00:18:03] Five ways spiritual disconnection quietly shows up in everyday life.[00:20:16] Why transcendence belongs at the top of human development.[00:22:23] What modern wellness still can't replace—and what's coming next for The Healing Heroes.Let's Connect!Chandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramHappiness Academy is now Healing Heroines, a signature space for women who are ready to feel more grounded, more peaceful, and more aligned — inside and out. Download a complimentary Healing Roadmap to discover our Past, Present, and Possible framework.Want personalized guidance for your healing journey? Book a call with Chandler!Mixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!
Why do we still feel lonely when we're surrounded by people who love us? In this episode, we continue the conversation about loneliness by looking beyond the feeling itself and exploring the deeper longings underneath it. We discuss why loneliness is often less about a lack of people and more about a lack of meaningful connection, how our needs for connection change throughout different seasons of life, and why midlife often brings these longings to the surface. You'll learn how to identify what you're truly longing for, where you may be settling for interaction instead of connection, and how God can use these feelings to guide you toward deeper relationships with Him and others. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN [00:00] Why Loneliness Is Really About Connection, Not a Lack of People [04:00] How Midlife Creates Space for Deeper Longings to Surface [08:00] Why Authentic Connection Is a God-Given Need [12:00] How Our Relationship Needs Change Throughout Different Seasons of Life [15:00] Identifying What You're Actually Longing For [18:00] The Unhealthy Ways We Sometimes Try to Meet Our Need for Connection [22:00] Questions to Ask When Loneliness Keeps Showing Up [26:00] Finding Connection, Growth, and Support in Community RESOURCES: Join us for “Navigating Loneliness and Disconnection in Midlife” (July 2026 Topic in the Emotional Confidence Club) If loneliness, emotional disconnection, or major life transitions have been showing up for you lately, the Emotional Confidence Club is a place to process those experiences alongside other Christian women who understand what you're going through. In July, we'll be taking a deeper look at loneliness and emotional disconnection, exploring questions like: Why can I feel lonely even when I'm surrounded by people I love? What is the difference between being alone and feeling disconnected? What kind of connection am I truly longing for in this season? Where is God inviting me into deeper healing, community, and relationship? To learn more, visit: AliciaMichelle.com/club RELATED EPISODES: Ep 359: When Emotions Feel Scary: Practical Tools to Courageously Process What's Inside Ep 365: God Reveals So He Can Heal (And It's Time to Step Into That Healing) Ep 367: Why Do I Feel Lonely in Midlife When I'm Surrounded by People I Love? Send us Fan Mail
Pastor Brian shares from Genesis 2:18; Deuteronomy 6:5–9, 17; John 4:13–14, 23–24; Matthew 6:5–13; John 14:15, 21; John 15:4–8.
Lyn sits down with transformation coach and life strategist Nancy Ho to unpack the mysterious "inner void"—that heavy, unfulfilling numbness that high achievers often experience even when life looks great on the outside. Nancy shares how this loss of zest is rarely tied to a single adult event, but is instead a slow buildup rooted in subtle childhood misunderstandings and subconscious perceptions. Through a fascinating deep-dive process combining conversation and hypnotherapy, Nancy explains how bringing the conscious and subconscious minds together can clear up these inner miscommunications, allowing listeners to rewrite their self-beliefs, embrace their natural emotions, and safely navigate grief, vulnerability, and transformation. KEY TAKEAWAYS Unfulfillment and low energy are often the result of a slow emotional buildup over time rather than a single negative adult event. The root cause of adult imposter syndrome or an inner void usually stems from the way we subjectively interpreted events or comparisons during our childhood. True healing occurs when the conscious and subconscious minds align to clear up deep-seated emotional miscommunications. Moving forward effectively requires redefining our habits and learning to accept natural human emotions, like grief and vulnerability, without dwelling on them. BEST MOMENTS "They are waking up to just something's not right and they can't even put their finger there... it's like our pulse is more or less starting to flatline rather than beat in a good, healthy rhythm." "Whatever happened as an adult is a trigger. It's not the cause of it. The root cause is usually as a child... it doesn't mean that we have to come from a violent or bad childhood." "People don't always remember what we say, but they always remember how they feel... similarly, this subconscious-conscious thing is how we feel about ourselves." "Stop focusing on things we cannot control, and focus on the things we can control... control what we can control, don't try to control what we cannot control." ABOUT THE GUEST - Nancy Ho - Author & Transformative Coach Nancy Ho is an internationally recognized thought leader on “The Paradox of Success” who has spent 26 years helping more than 10,000 high achieving professionals navigate the hidden burdens of success and reconnect with their personal fulfilment. Website - https://www.nancyho.co ABOUT THE HOST Lyn Smith – (The Queen of HEARTS) – Love, Dating & Relationship Expert Lyn's personal story is a very inspirational and harrowing one of how she went from having unhealthy and unfulfilling relationships with men (on the back of several serious traumatic sexual assaults in her teens) to now feeling safe, fulfilled, alive, full of passion and having inner peace. She has a proven track record as a Love Solutions - Relationship Expert/ Trainer/ Inspirational Speaker and Best-Selling Author based upon her own vast personal research, experiential learning and training with the world's leading industry experts. Lyn makes a difference by helping you make a difference; she has a vision of contributing back on a global scale. Contact Method lyn@hearts-entwined.com This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
Join Taylor as she and Claire discuss one of Magic Hour's most important topics - Spirit Guides! In part 1 Taylor shares her Spirit Guide Journey Archetypes so you can see where you might be on your path, common Spirit Guide misconceptions, the results of living in a spiritually sick world, the true nature of our guides and SO much more on this week's episode of Magic Hour! *************************** The doors to the temple are open for Taylor's signature program Becoming The Oracle! In this 8 week mentorship container Taylor shares her signature method and professional expertise after almost a decade as an Angelic Intuitive, Astrologer, and Evidential Medium. Learn her tricks of the trade, gain confidence in your intuitive abilities, and learn to reliably connect with Spirit, Angels, and Guides. Find more info and apply at https://angelsandamethyst.com/becoming-the-oracle-mentorship/ ************************** Connect with Taylor Paige Instagram @angels_and_amethyst Website https://www.angelsandamethyst.com Follow @MagicHourPod on instagram and YouTube for more Magic Hour content. If you have any questions about, intuition, spirituality, angels, or anything and everything magical, please email contact@magichourpod.com. We will answer listener questions once a month in our solo episodes Don't forget to leave us a 5 sparkling star review, they help more people find the pod and remember their magic. Please screenshot and email your 5 star reviews to contact@magichourpod.com and we will send you a free downloadable angelic meditation, and enter you to win an angel reading with Taylor Paige! The next Angel Reading giveaway will happen when we hit 333 5 star reviews on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Join the waitlist for a reading with Taylor here: https://angelsandamethyst.com/offerings/ Find Taylor's 3 part workshop series on Angelic Connection, Attracting a Soulmate Connection, and Healing the Witch wound here: https://angelsandamethyst.com/workshops/ Code 333 gives $33 off, plus, each student can email Taylor one question on the subject material per lesson. Join Taylor's email list at https://www.angelsandamethyst.com to know when her monthly gatherings of Earth Angel Club are open for registration. Earth angel club is a monthly meeting of like-minded and magical people across the world. EAC includes an astrological and energetic overview, a guided meditation attuned to the current zodiac season, and for the highest ticket tier, a mini email angel reading. Each EAC member also has the option to skip the waitlist and sit with Taylor sooner for a reading. Are you an aligned business owner that would like to advertise to our beautiful community of magical people? Please email contact@magichourpod.com ****** Editing by Ashley Riley Music by Justin Fleuriel and Mandie Cheung. For more of their music check out @goodnightsband on instagram. #magichour #witchypodcast #intuition #spirituality #angelicmessages #higherself #intuitiveguidance #spiritguides #astrologer #collectiveenergy
Dr. John Gray, author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus and the bestselling relationship author in history, joins Dr. Tara Perry to reveal what's actually happening in your body when love feels hard. With more than 50 million books sold across 50 languages and 40 years of research behind him, John connects the biology of stress hormones directly to the communication breakdowns quietly destroying modern relationships, and shares exactly what men and women can do differently to bring those connections back to life.John also opens up about why independent women are unknowingly producing the hormones that push love away, why men's mirror neurons shut down the moment a woman says "we need to talk," and how small, intentional acts between partners can shift the entire hormonal chemistry of a relationship.KEY TAKEAWAYS02:24 Why women's growing independence has changed relationship dynamics and what it means for their hormonal balance.03:59 The three symptoms that tell you a woman's hormones are out of balance: feeling overwhelmed, resentful, or exhausted.07:44 How stress looks completely opposite in men and women at the hormonal level, and why that explains almost every relationship conflict.09:45 What actually produces estrogen in women — and why it's not massage, it's the anticipation of support.19:11 How successful women can shift from their "male side" back to their female side after a high-performance workday.25:03 Why a man's mirror neurons shut down the moment stress enters the room, and how to talk to him so they stay open.33:47 The 10-minute conversation that drops a woman's stress more effectively than a full therapy session.43:29 The "two hands up" signal John teaches women — and why every man, no exceptions, will respond to it.47:41 What the "spark" in a relationship actually is biologically, and why you can keep producing it at any age.49:45 How women in and beyond menopause can continue producing estradiol naturally using the techniques John teaches.If you're ready to take your healing to the next level, schedule your free consultation with Dr. Tara at: calendly.com/consulttara/consultRESOURCES MENTIONEDMen Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus — For Women Only by Dr. John Gray:Available at marsvenus.comDr. John Gray on YouTube:youtube.com/@JohnGrayMarsVenusHeartMath Institute: heartmath.com
Feeling spiritually drained or disconnected from God? In this message, Pastor Sylvester Jenkins reminds us from John 15 that Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. We cannot live like Jesus without staying connected to Jesus. If you've felt empty, stuck in unhealthy cycles, or far from God, this message will encourage you to come back to the source and allow Him to renew your faith. Listen now and be encouraged to reconnect with Jesus.
If you keep second-guessing yourself, overthinking every decision, asking everyone else what you should do, or feeling like you don't know what you want anymore, this episode is going to hit. In this episode, Allie breaks down why you may feel disconnected from yourself, why decision-making feels so heavy, and why you keep talking yourself out of what you want. This isn't because you're weak, indecisive, or broken. It's often because you've spent years overriding your own instincts, people-pleasing, reading the room, choosing what makes sense over what feels true, and outsourcing your inner authority. You'll learn why overthinking, second-guessing, self-doubt, and constantly needing reassurance can be signs that you've lost connection with your own inner knowing, and how that disconnection impacts your follow-through, confidence, self-trust, routines, and ability to become the woman you actually want to be. If you struggle with self-trust, people-pleasing, indecision, overthinking, self-sabotage, not knowing what you want, or making plans you don't follow through on, this episode will help you understand what's really happening underneath the pattern. And if you're ready to stop starting over and become the woman who actually follows through, come to Allie's free live class Tuesday at 11am PT: Stop Starting Over: The 5 Steps to Becoming the Woman Who Follows Through Grab the link in the show notes or comment SENDLINK on Instagram and Allie will send it to you. Rooting for you! xo Allie
What if anxiety isn't a flaw to fix, but a signal you've stopped listening to yourself? In this episode of Surviving Roots, Cari Fund sits down with mental health educator and author Genny Rumancik — founder of The EQ School and the voice behind a 170,000-strong community — to unpack what emotional intelligence actually looks like in real life. They get into the moment at a Portland airport that changed how Genny understood conflict, the "eldest daughter" wound and the cost of holding everything for everyone, why self-awareness is a daily practice and not a personality trait, and how to set boundaries from a grounded place instead of a reactive one. Genny also shares why the goal isn't to make hard feelings disappear as fast as possible — it's to learn to be present with them so they can move through you. Whether you're on your first step or your millionth, this conversation is a permission slip to slow down and come home to yourself. Genny's debut book, The Wisdom of Feeling: Finding Clarity, Courage, and Connection Through Emotional Intelligence (Tarcher), is out now.
Low desire? Disconnected from your body? Struggle to experience pleasure? This practical episode explores daily practices to connect to your sexuality. Get the Ultimate Sexual Wellness Bundle (all my resources/ebooks!!) Want 10% off store products? Use code thatsorgasmic10 FOLLOW US on Instagram @thatsorgasmicSend your comments, questions and stories to: emilyduncan@thatsorgasmic.com Interested in therapy? Book your free discovery call HERE with Emily at The Sexual Wellness CentreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Delight Your Marriage | Relationship Advice, Christianity, & Sexual Intimacy
Not a Bad Marriage, But the Future Looked Disconnected: David's Transformation Journey One of the biggest lies couples believe is this: "This is just what marriage becomes." The excitement fades. The connection weakens. The emotional intimacy disappears. And we convince ourselves that's normal. This is where David found himself. His marriage wasn't falling apart, but it wasn't thriving either. He was starting to see small cracks ("micro-fissures" as he called them) in the foundation. As a couple, they were functioning fine–paying bills, raising kids, managing life– but somewhere along the way, they had stopped truly connecting. When looking for advice, he would hear things like: "That's marriage." "That's life." "Honeymoon's over." But God offers something different. Marriage was never designed to be two people surviving under the same roof; it was designed to reflect Christ's love. To be life-giving. Refreshing. Connected. When David stopped focusing on what was missing and started focusing on becoming the husband God was calling him to be, everything began to shift. His wife became more vulnerable. Their conversations deepened. Their friendship grew. Hope returned. And perhaps the best part of the story is this: his children started noticing. They watched their dad plan surprises for their mom. They helped him prepare dates! They saw affection, intentionality, and joy. That's generational impact. You are not meant to settle for a marriage that merely functions. God has something better than survival. And the beautiful part? The journey starts with just one willing heart. With love, The Delight Your Marriage Team (Shownotes written with AI assistance) PS - Wives, want to know more about the free Course we're currently offering? Check out Wives, The Path Back to Warmth to sign up and learn more! PPS - Ready to take that first step and begin healing your marriage? Our Clarity Advisors would love to talk with you. Schedule a Free Clarity Call; it starts with one willing heart. PPS - Here is what a recent Coaching Graduate had to say: "I've become much more aware of my harshness and demanding nature...I've been working at lighting up and letting people be themselves around me, including [my wife]... I really like DYM and appreciate [Belah] and the program very much. The step-by-step nature is good. It's both simple and hard at the same time. Your content makes me think and ponder very deeply, which is not something I've done much and really makes me want to improve as a person. No other program has touched me as deeply."
EPISODE 726 - Eleanor Vincent - Disconnected, Portrait of a Neurodiverse MarriageAuthor and memoirist Eleanor Vincent joins Dave from her home in the San Francisco Bay Area, reflecting on a life shaped by place, creativity, grief, and late-life love. She traces her journey from snowy Midwestern roots to California, where a long career in journalism taught her the discipline of daily writing and the power of working alongside other writers. That early newsroom experience became the foundation for her later work as a creative writer and memoirist, and she now champions community and “hive energy” as essential antidotes to the loneliness of writing.Eleanor describes how a childhood steeped in books, theater, and nightly reading aloud opened the door to literature and showed her that a life in the arts was possible. Stories became both inspiration and survival tool in an emotionally unstable home, teaching her early on that reading and writing could be forms of healing, escape, and hope. That understanding would prove crucial decades later when tragedy struck.Her first memoir, Swimming with Maya, grew out of the devastating loss of her nineteen-year-old daughter after a horse-riding accident. Rather than simply recording events, she spent a decade shaping her grief into a crafted narrative that others could enter, emphasizing that memoir is an art, not just catharsis. Writing was only one strand of her healing; therapy, spiritual practice, movement, friendship, and time all played vital roles. The book ultimately became both a tribute to Maya's life and a testament to organ donation, showing how her daughter's death helped save and transform other lives.Eleanor's new memoir, Disconnected, reflects a more seasoned writer grappling with a very different kind of heartbreak: a late-life marriage to an undiagnosed autistic partner and the unraveling of that relationship during the pressure cooker of Covid lockdown. She explains how neurodiverse couples often live inside what therapists call the “double empathy problem,” where both partners are trying hard yet neither feels safe or understood. Shutdowns, masking, and associated traits like alexithymia and demand avoidance created a tragic dance of miscommunication that conventional couples therapy could not repair. Ultimately, Eleanor chose to leave the marriage, drawing on hard-won resources and support that many partners in similar situations lack.Throughout the conversation, she returns to her core motivation as a writer: to transform difficult experience into page-turning stories that genuinely help people. Whether writing about child loss, organ donation, or neurodiverse relationships, she aims to give readers language, context, and companionship for situations that can feel isolating and impossible.Key takeaway: Memoir becomes most powerful when it combines emotional truth with craft, transforming raw pain into a story that offers understanding, companionship, and practical hope to others walking through their own seasons of loss, love, and change.https://www.eleanorvincent.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca
You have friends… so why do you still feel lonely? Friendships are more important than ever in adulthood, but they become increasingly hard to make and maintain. But we're in a real loneliness epidemic where most adults feel unseen, alone, and disconnected *even though* they have lots of connections in their lives. The real reason no one's talking about? The “depth gap” that keeps us from being truly vulnerable and connected. Because the problem isn't always that we need more friends… it's that we don't feel known by the people in our lives. In this episode, we're diving into the psychology of modern friendship with psychologist Dr. Elisabeth Crain. From attachment styles and friendship patterns to reciprocity, resentment, and friendship breakups, this interview is a roadmap for healthier, more fulfilling friendships. Tune in to hear: • Why adult friendships are harder to build and maintain • The "Depth Gap" and why loneliness is often a quality issue, not a quantity issue • How fear of vulnerability and rejection impact intimacy • Attachment styles in friendships • Understanding your friendship blueprint and relationship patterns • Fast-burn versus slow-burn friendships… why pacing matters • Managing reciprocity, imbalance and resentment • The importance of healthy criticism • Tuning into your body's reaction to people • The art of discernment in picking the right friendships • Why friendships fracture in adulthood Follow Dr. Elisabeth Crain: https://www.drelisabethcrain.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.elisabeth.crain Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube
Do you feel disconnected from your wife, even though you genuinely want to be close to her?For many men in pornography addiction recovery, one of the most painful parts of the journey is not only stopping porn. It is learning how to rebuild trust, emotional safety, and real connection in marriage. You may want to listen, love, repair, and show up well, but still feel like your wife does not trust you, does not see your efforts, or does not believe your intentions. You may try to explain yourself and end up sounding defensive. You may try to help and end up trying to fix her emotions. You may try to be honest and still feel like there is a wall between you.In this episode of No More Desire, I sit down with Tyler Patrick of Therapy Brothers to talk about the real reason many men feel disconnected from their wives, how avoidant men often marry anxious women, and how this anxious-avoidant marriage cycle can quietly destroy trust, intimacy, and emotional connection.Tyler is a marriage and family therapist, certified DBT skills trainer, and has specialized training in treating sexual addiction. He also shares from his own personal recovery story, including the pain of betrayal, secrecy, shame, and the process of becoming a more grounded, honest, emotionally present husband.We talk about why porn addiction and marriage problems are so deeply connected. Porn does not only damage sexual integrity. It damages emotional safety. When a man hides pornography use, lies, minimizes, or keeps secrets, his wife often begins to question everything: “Can I trust him? Is he who I thought he was? What else do I not know?” That rupture of safety is one of the deepest wounds in betrayal trauma.We also discuss why many men shut down, withdraw, get defensive, or disappear into work, screens, or isolation when their wife is upset. Often, this is not because they do not care. It is because shame, fear, and emotional overwhelm take over. The man feels like he is failing, so he protects himself instead of staying present.Tyler explains the anxious-avoidant relationship cycle in a clear and practical way. The anxious partner often moves closer, asks more questions, seeks reassurance, and tries to regain safety. The avoidant partner often pulls away, shuts down, or feels criticized. The more she pursues, the more he withdraws. The more he withdraws, the more unsafe she feels. This cycle can become exhausting for both people.But there is hope.In this conversation, we discuss practical tools for men who want to overcome pornography addiction and become trustworthy again. We talk about emotional regulation, shame resiliency, mindfulness, self-compassion, parts work, taking healthy timeouts without abandoning your wife, and learning how to respond with presence instead of defensiveness.We also talk about why cravings are often emotional signals. A porn craving is not always just about sexual desire. Sometimes it is connected to stress, shame, fear, disconnection, or even the vulnerability of feeling close to your wife. When a man learns to understand what the craving is trying to medicate, he can begin responding with wisdom instead of panic.This episode is for the man who wants to stop hiding. It is for the husband who wants to rebuild trust after porn addiction. It is for the man who wants to become emotionally present with his wife, stop shutting down during hard conversations, and create a recovery lifestyle rooted in truth, love, and masculine self-leadership.Porn addiction trains a man to escape. Recovery trains a man to stay.Stay truthful. Stay grounded. Stay present. Stay in the work.Check out more from Tyler Patrick and the Therapy Brothers at therapybrothers.org/no-more-desire, where you'll find additional resources created specifically for No More Desire listeners.Link to Blog Article for this EpisodeVisit No More Desire Tools for Recovery for recovery tools and training, including my free eBook, Workshop, The RAIL Method ™ and more to help you break free from porn.If you're tired of trying to quit porn on your own, the No More Desire Academy gives you a structured path to recovery through coaching, brotherhood, practical tools, and step-by-step training. Learn more about the Academy.If you want deeper, more personalized support, I also offer 1-on-1 porn addiction recovery coaching. We'll work directly on your patterns, emotional triggers, recovery plan, and long-term growth. Apply here to explore coaching with Jake Kastleman.Support the showNo More Desire
What if the reason so many women feel exhausted, anxious, disconnected, and overwhelmed… has nothing to do with a lack of willpower?In this episode, I sit down with holistic women's and menstrual health expert Nicole Bendayan to explore the truth about hormones, birth control, cycle tracking, feminine energy, fertility, and the wisdom of the female body.For decades, women have been taught to suppress symptoms instead of understand them. Painful periods, hormonal imbalances, burnout, mood swings, PMS, anxiety, and disconnection have become so common that many women believe they're normal.But what if they're not?In this conversation, we dive deep into the menstrual cycle, why women were never meant to feel the same every day, the impact of hormonal birth control, how modern life disconnects women from their natural rhythm, and what it means to truly work with your body instead of against it.You'll learn how hormones influence energy, emotions, relationships, intuition, confidence, attraction, and overall well-being. We also discuss what men need to understand about women, how to support a partner through different phases of her cycle, and why reconnecting to the feminine may be one of the most important health conversations of our time.This conversation is eye-opening, empowering, controversial, and deeply healing.Whether you're a woman looking to better understand your body or a man wanting to better understand the women in your life, this episode is a must-listen.
In this episode of The Decoding Success Podcast, Matt sits down with renowned sexologist, therapist, and intimacy expert Chantelle Otten for a powerful conversation about self-love, intimacy, connection, identity, and what it truly means to find yourself again. Free Brand Strategy Call: https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris/ Watch all episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattLeBris Many people spend years searching for deeper relationships, more meaningful friendships, and lasting love without realizing that the relationship they are missing most is the one they have with themselves. Chantelle explains why so many people feel disconnected in today's world, how fear, loneliness, people-pleasing, and external validation pull us away from ourselves, and why intimacy is about so much more than sex. Together, Matt and Chantelle explore the connection between self-awareness and healthy relationships, the importance of curiosity over certainty, and how the people in our lives often serve as mirrors reflecting both our strengths and our blind spots. The conversation dives into therapy, attachment styles, resilience, self-discovery, friendship, grief, courage, and the surprising role that fun plays in living a fulfilling life. Chantelle also shares deeply personal reflections on love, loss, her mother's final life lessons, and the reminder that success means very little if we forget to actually enjoy the life we're building. If you've ever felt disconnected, lonely, stuck, misunderstood, or unsure of who you are becoming, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on how to reconnect with yourself and create a life that feels more authentic, meaningful, and alive. In this episode, you'll learn: Why so many people feel disconnected from themselves The surprising connection between intimacy and self-awareness How fear and external validation impact your relationships Why loneliness can exist even when you're surrounded by people The role friends play in helping us discover who we are How to receive feedback without losing yourself Why curiosity is essential for personal growth The difference between confidence and courage How healthy relationships act as mirrors for self-discovery Why self-love requires action, not just affirmation The impact of grief, loss, and resilience on personal growth Why "having more fun" may be the advice we all need most Connect with Chantelle: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantelle_otten_sexologist/ Website: https://chantelleotten.com/ Connect with Matt: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_lebris/
Want to shift from rushed → calm, and going through the motions → deeply connected (without going on a retreat or spending a week in meditation)? Me too!!! Most of us know what it feels like to go through the motions - ticking off the to-do list, getting from one task to the next, collapsing into bed and wondering where the day actually went. Not burned out exactly. Just... a little numb. A little out of touch with ourselves. We've got a new podcast sharing 5 practices I've been loving lately as a human trying to actually feel her days, not just survive them. None of these require a retreat, a ritual, or an hour of free time. They are tiny practices that create a big exhale as you get more calm & connected (to yourself, your aliveness & our world). Book mentioned: This One Wild and Precious Life — Sarah Wilson Go deeper: School of Embodied Arts — at-home embodiment practices & the Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification Connect with me on Instagram: @jennaward.co
Today, we're putting The Tonearm's needle on Stephen Emmer, a Dutch composer and musician based in Amsterdam. Stephen came up in the late 70s post-punk underground, and his band Minny Pops was the first international act signed to Factory Records. He is a curious genre-explorer who has worked with Lou Reed, Chaka Khan, Tony Visconti, Trevor Horn, Flood, and many others.His latest album, Asymmetrical Dot, is a chamber work rooted in his Dutch-Indonesian heritage, built around sustained tones, wordless vocals, vibraphone, and strings. The record came out of a year when his mother died, and his first grandson was born, and the contracting themes of grief and arrival appear throughout the work.We cover the album, his hearing loss, and why he walked away from commercial work to make the most personal music of his career.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Stephen Emmer's Asymmetrical Dot)—Dig Deeper• Artist and Albums:Visit Stephen Emmer at stephenemmer.com and follow him on Bluesky, Instagram, and YouTubePurchase Stephen Emmer's album Asymmetrical Dot from Bandcamp or Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choiceThe two previous installments in the 'introspective trilogy': Maison Melody (2020) and Mt. Mundane (2024)• Key Collaborators:Tony Visconti — Producer of Recitement; longtime producer of David BowieBeth Hirsch — Vocalist and co-writer on Asymmetrical Dot, Track 5; best known for AIR's Moon SafariFernando Aponte — Grammy-winning mixing engineer, HoustonEverton Nelson — Concertmaster and violinist; has performed with the LSO, BBC Concert Orchestra, and on recordings for Radiohead, U2, and Paul McCartneyPatricia Sullivan — Mastering engineer at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Los Angeles• *Recitement* and Its Voices:Recitement — Emmer's 2007 spoken-word album, produced by Tony Visconti.Ken Nordine — Voice-over artist and "Word Jazz" pioneer; voiced "Absolutely Grey" on RecitementColors — Ken Nordine's 1966 album, originally commissioned as radio spots for the Fuller Paint CompanyLou Reed — Rock musician and poet; voiced "Passengers" on RecitementAllen Ginsberg — Beat poet; voiced "Disconnected" on RecitementRichard Burton — Welsh actor; voiced "The Leaden Echo" and "Boy with a Cart" on Recitement• Musical Influences and References:Gamelan — Traditional Indonesian percussion ensemble; central to the sonic concept of Asymmetrical DotDave Brubeck — American jazz pianist; one of the first musicians Emmer heard as a child, via his mother's ballet teachingHeitor Villa-Lobos — Brazilian composer; among the diverse influences Emmer's mother brought to her ballet classesClaude Debussy and Gamelan — Referenced by Emmer as a historical predecessor in integrating gamelan into Western composition• Contextual References:Holiday on Ice — International touring ice show for which Emmer served as music directorMotörhead — British heavy metal band; Emmer's hearing damage traces to a backstage encounter with their sound systemCharles Ives — American modernist composer who ran a successful insurance business alongside his musical career; referenced in the episode's discussion of portfolio careersAmbon, Indonesia — Island in the Maluku province of Indonesia, historically known as Amboina; birthplace of Emmer's mother and inspiration for the album's track "Amboina (for Roekie Aronds)"—Dig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com—• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn. • Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, we're putting The Tonearm's needle on Stephen Emmer, a Dutch composer and musician based in Amsterdam. Stephen came up in the late 70s post-punk underground, and his band Minny Pops was the first international act signed to Factory Records. He is a curious genre-explorer who has worked with Lou Reed, Chaka Khan, Tony Visconti, Trevor Horn, Flood, and many others.His latest album, Asymmetrical Dot, is a chamber work rooted in his Dutch-Indonesian heritage, built around sustained tones, wordless vocals, vibraphone, and strings. The record came out of a year when his mother died, and his first grandson was born, and the contracting themes of grief and arrival appear throughout the work.We cover the album, his hearing loss, and why he walked away from commercial work to make the most personal music of his career.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Stephen Emmer's Asymmetrical Dot)—Dig Deeper• Artist and Albums:Visit Stephen Emmer at stephenemmer.com and follow him on Bluesky, Instagram, and YouTubePurchase Stephen Emmer's album Asymmetrical Dot from Bandcamp or Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choiceThe two previous installments in the 'introspective trilogy': Maison Melody (2020) and Mt. Mundane (2024)• Key Collaborators:Tony Visconti — Producer of Recitement; longtime producer of David BowieBeth Hirsch — Vocalist and co-writer on Asymmetrical Dot, Track 5; best known for AIR's Moon SafariFernando Aponte — Grammy-winning mixing engineer, HoustonEverton Nelson — Concertmaster and violinist; has performed with the LSO, BBC Concert Orchestra, and on recordings for Radiohead, U2, and Paul McCartneyPatricia Sullivan — Mastering engineer at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Los Angeles• *Recitement* and Its Voices:Recitement — Emmer's 2007 spoken-word album, produced by Tony Visconti.Ken Nordine — Voice-over artist and "Word Jazz" pioneer; voiced "Absolutely Grey" on RecitementColors — Ken Nordine's 1966 album, originally commissioned as radio spots for the Fuller Paint CompanyLou Reed — Rock musician and poet; voiced "Passengers" on RecitementAllen Ginsberg — Beat poet; voiced "Disconnected" on RecitementRichard Burton — Welsh actor; voiced "The Leaden Echo" and "Boy with a Cart" on Recitement• Musical Influences and References:Gamelan — Traditional Indonesian percussion ensemble; central to the sonic concept of Asymmetrical DotDave Brubeck — American jazz pianist; one of the first musicians Emmer heard as a child, via his mother's ballet teachingHeitor Villa-Lobos — Brazilian composer; among the diverse influences Emmer's mother brought to her ballet classesClaude Debussy and Gamelan — Referenced by Emmer as a historical predecessor in integrating gamelan into Western composition• Contextual References:Holiday on Ice — International touring ice show for which Emmer served as music directorMotörhead — British heavy metal band; Emmer's hearing damage traces to a backstage encounter with their sound systemCharles Ives — American modernist composer who ran a successful insurance business alongside his musical career; referenced in the episode's discussion of portfolio careersAmbon, Indonesia — Island in the Maluku province of Indonesia, historically known as Amboina; birthplace of Emmer's mother and inspiration for the album's track "Amboina (for Roekie Aronds)"—Dig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com—• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn. • Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why does intimacy start feeling so difficult in long-term relationships?For many couples, intimacy doesn't disappear overnight. Instead, pressure slowly enters the relationship. One partner begins feeling rejected, lonely, or unwanted, while the other feels overwhelmed, anxious, and like they're never enough.In Part 1 of this two-part series, EJ and Tarah Kerwin share their own story of how intimacy pressure developed in their marriage after the birth of their twins and how it created years of misunderstanding, resentment, and emotional disconnection.In this episode, you'll learn:• How intimacy pressure quietly enters a relationship • Why intimacy struggles are rarely just about sex • The pursuer-withdrawer cycle that keeps couples stuck • How obligation replaces curiosity and connection • Why silence often feels safer than honesty • The hidden stories couples create when emotional safety disappears • Why most couples stop talking honestly before they stop touchingIf you've ever felt rejected, pressured, lonely, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your partner, this episode will help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface.Next week in Part 2, we'll share the specific shifts couples can make to reduce pressure, rebuild emotional safety, and create a healthier, more connected intimate relationship.Resources Mentioned:Relationship Renovation Coaching ProgramRelationship Renovation Men's GroupRelationship Renovation Counseling CenterRelationship Renovation at Home WorkbookRelationship Renovation Patreon CommunityBecause healthy relationships aren't built by avoiding difficult conversations—they're built by learning how to have them.
Faith Fueled Woman - Daily Devotional, Bible Study for Women, Prayer, Talk to God
Have you ever felt lonely, disconnected, or like you're doing life on your own?In a world where we're more connected online than ever before, many women are experiencing deeper levels of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection. Between busy schedules, social media, work, family responsibilities, and the lasting effects of recent years, genuine friendships and meaningful community can feel harder to find than ever.In this episode, Kristin explores why friendship, belonging, and community are essential to our emotional, spiritual, and physical well being. Drawing from biblical wisdom and real life examples, she shares practical ways to cultivate deeper relationships, strengthen your support system, and create the meaningful connections your heart was designed for.If you've been longing for deeper friendships, feeling disconnected from others, or wondering how to build stronger community, this episode will encourage you to take the first step toward connection, belonging, and purpose.In This Episode You'll Learn:Why loneliness is affecting so many women todayThe hidden costs of isolation on your faith, health, and happinessWhat the Bible teaches about friendship, community, and belongingSimple ways to deepen existing relationshipsHow to intentionally create meaningful connections in everyday lifeWhy community is essential for resilience, joy, and spiritual growthTakeawaysWe were created by God for connection, community, and meaningful relationships.Loneliness and isolation can negatively impact our emotional, physical, and spiritual health.Strong friendships help us navigate challenges and celebrate life's joys.Building community requires intentionality, vulnerability, and consistent effort.Small actions such as inviting someone for coffee or reaching out to a friend can create lasting connections.True belonging comes from being known, supported, and valued by others.Healthy community strengthens our faith and helps us live with greater purpose and joy.We don't have to wait for community to happen. We can take the first step.Get the Create a Life You Love Journaling Wokrbook to start being more intentional with your life and schedule here.Grab the Rewire Your Mind: From Negativity to Joy- download here.Grab the Joy Rising- Daily Gratitude & Joy Journal here.Download My Free Joyful Living Devotional: https://kristinfitch.com/devotionalReady to take your first step towards a more joyful, faith-filled life? Download our Reignite Your Passion Workbook and start living with purpose today!Other episodes on Friendship and communityBuilding Meaningful Friendships- listen here.Created for Connection- listen here.God created us to live in Community- listen here.Christian friendship, Christian community, loneliness and faith, how to make friends as an adult, Christian women friendships, finding community, overcoming loneliness, building meaningful relationships, belonging and purpose, Christian women podcast, faith and relationships, deeper friendships, how to find your people, community and connection, Christian encouragement, emotional well being, intentional living, women supporting women, social isolation, building authentic relationships
What happens when life feels so busy that your relationship with God, your health, and even your sense of peace start feeling inconsistent too? In this episode, we sit down with Susan Ro — wife, mom of four, host of Leadership for Busy Working Moms, and creator of the Aligned Leadership Method — to talk about consistency with God during busy, overwhelming seasons of life. We talk about identity in Christ, staying anchored in God's word, protecting your mind from negativity and social media overload, and how your thoughts, habits, and the way you speak to yourself begin to change when your relationship with Him grows. We also dive into consistency with health and fitness, burnout, motherhood, surrendering control, and learning how to care for yourself in a way that honors God instead of constantly striving for perfection. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, or stuck in a cycle of starting over, this conversation will remind you that true peace and consistency start by staying close to Him. Leadership For Busy Working Moms Podcast Susan's website Susan's community facebook group ************************************* ✨Next Steps: Get personalized support to help you reach your goals without the overwhelm.
How easy is it to express your inner experience to other people?* Do you wait until you “have it all together” and your words are perfectly formed?* Do you tend to withhold your actual feelings because you fear the other person's response?* Do you authentically express the various emotions you are having without the need to prove or defend yourself?This week on the Soul Sovereignty Podcast, I talk about the Biggest Mistake People make in Relationships.It has everything to do with communication.You can listen on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube.Your voice allows you to bring your inner experience out into the world so you can be heard and seen.Yet, many people are:* Disconnected from their own inner voice* Fear the result of speaking their truth* Don't give others the opportunity to truly see them* Want to be heard but don't hear the other person* Try to get someone else to honor their experience instead of honoring it themselves...the list goes on.My purpose is to help you cultivate inner safety so you reclaim your sovereignty and experience freedom in your relationships. You can work with me 1:1 in a private portal of transformation, join the online Temple of Divine Feminine Power, or take part in the upcoming women's retreat to Greece.Learn more about each offering here: https://thepathtosovereignty.com/You can also receive a free 12 Days of Transformation course that allows you begin identifying deeply held subconscious beliefs, patterns, and fears so you start your path to sovereignty. Sign up here: https://thepathtosovereignty.com/12-days-of-transformations/About your Host Jessica FalconA former lawyer turned mystic, Jessica guides you to embody your power, reclaim your sovereignty, and revolutionize your relationships. Her expertise is guiding you into the depths of your body so you anchor into your soul's truth and release all that is not your truth. She helps you bring the consciousness of your divinity into your relationships and sexuality so you experience true freedom.Learn more at https://thepathtosovereignty.com/ or follow on IG @thepathtosovereignty. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulsovereigntyandsexuality.substack.com/subscribe
You quit porn…But somehow you still feel off.Flat. Restless. Disconnected from real life.Because recovery is not just about stopping porn.It's about dopamine regulation.Scrolling. Gaming.Sports betting. Constant stimulation.Over time, your brain adapts to fast dopamine.So normal life starts feeling quieter.Focus drops. Motivation feels inconsistent. Real connection feels harder.In this video, Dr. Trish Leigh explains why recovery is not really about a “90-day reset.”It's about whether your brain relearns regulation.How Long Does It Take To Recover From A Porn Addiction?
Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. If you've been feeling lost, this is for you. This gentle meditation helps you reconnect with yourself, rebuild inner trust, and find your way back home. You'll begin to remember who you are beneath the noise and reconnect with your true self. Love,
Some conversations hit differently, and this is one of them. On today's episode of the Hi Felicia Podcast, I sit down with Jenny C. Cohen, embodiment mentor, dancer, breast cancer survivor, mother, and someone who has turned some of life's deepest pain into purpose. Jenny shares a perspective that may stop you in your tracks: being diagnosed with breast cancer was one of the best things that happened to her. Not because of the pain or the struggle, but because of what it woke up inside of her. We dive into her journey through breast cancer, trauma, IVF, motherhood, and supporting her children through unimaginable challenges, including mental health struggles and recovery. Through it all, Jenny continued to come back to one thing: movement. We talk about why dance is more than movement. It is healing. It is expression. It is connection. It is remembering who you are. This episode is for anyone who has been carrying stress, trauma, heartbreak, anxiety, or simply feeling disconnected from themselves and wants to learn how to come back home to their body. In this episode we discuss: • Why Jenny says breast cancer changed her life for the better • Why dance is your birthright • Learning to listen to your body and trust its wisdom • The connection between trauma and the body • Supporting a child through mental health struggles • Why presence is the real key to happiness • Simple ways to reconnect to yourself today • Healing through movement and embodiment Sometimes the body whispers before it screams. The question is: are we listening? Follow Jenny here:
Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. If you've been feeling lost, this is for you. This gentle meditation helps you reconnect with yourself, rebuild inner trust, and find your way back home. You'll begin to remember who you are beneath the noise and reconnect with your true self. Love,
Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. If you've been feeling lost, this is for you. This gentle meditation helps you reconnect with yourself, rebuild inner trust, and find your way back home. You'll begin to remember who you are beneath the noise and reconnect with your true self. Love,
Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. If you've been feeling lost, this is for you. This gentle meditation helps you reconnect with yourself, rebuild inner trust, and find your way back home. You'll begin to remember who you are beneath the noise and reconnect with your true self. Love,
What happens when you remove caffeine, energy drinks, nicotine, nootropics, and every form of artificial stimulation for 40 days? In this deeply personal and science-backed episode of the Body Wisdom Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC shares her raw experience going completely stimulant-free to reset her system after falling into the caffeine and "uppers" trap during the darkest stretch of the brutal Minnesota winter. Jamie shares what her "case study of one" revealed about stimulants, dopamine, blood sugar dysregulation, adrenal stress, sleep, cravings, nervous system overload, and what natural energy actually feels like. During the busy and dark season, Jamie slowly began leaning on external inputs for energy: caffeine, "clean" energy drinks, pre-workouts, nicotine patches, nootropics, and herbal preparations designed to energize, enhance focus, and otherwise prop her up while she felt she was struggling to maintain adequate levels of energy during the winter. Jamie shares her "red flag" was when she began recognizing symptoms of blood sugar dysregulation and realized her body was no longer running on natural energy. It was running on stress hormones. You'll learn what Jamie did to turn it around and the life-changing discovery she uncovered through this season of her personal wellness journey. In this episode, Jamie breaks down: What stimulants are actually doing inside the body How caffeine impacts cortisol, adrenaline, dopamine, and adenosine Why stimulants do not create energy. They borrow it. The connection between caffeine, blood sugar crashes, binge eating, and cravings Why sugar cravings exploded after quitting stimulants The science behind feeling "wired but tired" How hyperpalatable foods and stimulants hijack reward pathways The physiological realities of the blood sugar roller coaster most Americans are living on The difference between being a sugar burner versus a fat burner Why "clean" energy drinks still create physiological stress The role of sunlight, vitamin D, hydration, sleep, movement, and nutrient-dense foods in restoring real energy How dopamine recalibration changes your perception of energy, motivation, and focus Why nervous system regulation is foundational to health The modern cycle of caffeine, nicotine, stimulants, alcohol, and sleep aids and why it leaves so many people exhausted Jamie also shares practical, bio-individual strategies for rebuilding stable, sustainable energy through the Foundations of Health, including blood sugar regulation, hydration, restorative sleep, joyful movement, nutrient-dense eating, nervous system support, and learning to listen to your body again. If you have ever felt: Exhausted but unable to sleep Dependent on caffeine just to function Stuck in the cycle of energy crashes and cravings Disconnected from your body Burned out, overstimulated, foggy, anxious, or inflamed This episode is for you. Real energy feels different than artificial stimulation. Once you experience the difference, it changes everything. Listen now and begin your own "case study of one." Related Episodes and Resources: S1E74: Dehydration Nation S1E84: Sugar Sugar BOOK: Dopamine Nation - Anna Lembke, M.D. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who is ready to reclaim their energy naturally.
Jennifer Wallace joins the podcast to explore a powerful but often overlooked foundation of mental health and resilience: the human need to feel like we matter. While so much of parenting focuses on what we do for our kids, this conversation invites us to look inward, because a child's sense of mattering is deeply shaped by how much their parents feel valued, seen, and significant in their own lives. Drawing from research and real-life stories, we unpack why so many adults today feel invisible, overwhelmed, or defined by achievement, and how that shapes the way we show up in our relationships with our children. Together we explore: - What it actually means to "matter" and why it's different from self-esteem or a sense of purpose. - Why parents today are at risk of feeling like they don't matter, and how that impacts their kids. - The connection between mattering, anxiety, burnout, and loneliness. - A simple framework for building deeper, more meaningful relationships. - Why "delight" is a critical ingredient in helping children feel secure and valued. - How to model a healthy sense of self so your child doesn't feel pressure to be your "everything." - Practical ways to help kids both feel valued and add value in their families and communities. - How showing others they matter can actually be the fastest way to feel like you matter too. This conversation is a reminder that parenting doesn't happen in a vacuum. When we feel grounded in our own worth, supported by meaningful relationships and a sense of connection, we create the conditions for our children to internalize that same belief: you matter, just as you are. LEARN MORE ABOUT MY GUEST:
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