Podcasts about disconnected

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

Interview by Ali WilliamsSpanish melodic death metal force BLOODHUNTER returns on June 12 with their new album, Sons Of The Abandoned. It has been both a long wait and a very deliberate one for the band. Four years have passed since the band's previous album, and while fans have been understandably circling the release date like metalheads around a merch table with limited sizes, BLOODHUNTER have not spent that time idling around waiting for inspiration to knock. “It's been a long wait until we finally release the album,” vocalist Diva Satanica explained to HEAVY's Ali Williams, adding that the response from fans has already been overwhelming. “We are very thankful for that.”For Diva, Sons Of The Abandoned is not simply another BLOODHUNTER record with the distortion turned up and the emotional damage left to fend for itself. This time, something shifted. The music still carries that death metal edge, but the album and its inspiration step into more exposed territory lyrically. Diva admits that previously she had hidden behind the metaphors in their lyrics, but this time the writing became more direct. “It has been different this time,” she explains. “Usually, I feel like I hide myself behind the metaphors. It's difficult when you play death metal to find this balance between speaking about things that everybody has in common, but without sounding too cheesy.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

IKEA uses an AI chatbot to automate nearly half of its customer service inquiries - you'd expect that to mean layoffs… not promotions.They've retrained 8,500 workers into higher‑value roles instead of cutting headcount. Could this become the new blueprint in a society scared for our livelihoods?Jag, Jen, Jason and Matt dive into this on Disconnected this week, where we also tackle Meta's accountability issues (and the monumental cost of avoiding it), plus the widespread community pushback on data centres.This episode of Disconnected covers:Human‑First AI vs Headcount CutsLeadership Choices as the Real AI VariableAccountability, Social Media, and Youth Mental HealthThe Physical Backlash to an Invisible TechnologyTrust as AI's Next BottleneckJag 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/

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  

In this powerful episode of The Positive Habits Podcast, Kat sits down with Pete for an honest conversation about men's mental health, disconnection, alcohol, suicidal thoughts, community, cold water and what it really means to start healing.Pete shares how he spent much of his life feeling disconnected - from himself, from other men, and from the world around him. He opens up about growing up around emotional silence, using alcohol as a way to belong, and the moment he realised something had to change.This episode explores why so many men are struggling in silence, and how community, sea dipping, therapy, mentoring and small acts of courage helped Pete rebuild his life.You'll hear about: • Why Pete believes many men today feel deeply disconnected • How alcohol became a mask for confidence, belonging and pain • Pete's journey from suicidal thoughts to finding support • The life-changing moment he walked onto the beach and found a men's sea-dipping community • Why cold water, breath work and community helped him process therapy • The role of The Chimp Paradox in helping him understand his thoughts • Why doing hard things together builds trust, resilience and connection • How Men Who PLNGE became part of Pete's support system • Why one conversation, one act of support, or one person showing up can change a lifePete's story is raw, brave and deeply important - especially during Men's Mental Health Awareness Month.As Pete says: “One conversation, one act of support and one person showing up can change the course of one life.”This episode is a reminder that healing doesn't happen in isolation. Sometimes the first step is simply turning up.Men Who PLNGE https://www.instagram.com/men_who_plngeBand of Brothershttps://abandofbrothers.org.uk/

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.

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

Self-worth isn't something you earn through achievement. It's something you return to.In this episode of Make It You, I'm joined by author, self-love teacher, and founder of Soul School, Audrey Sutton Mills, to talk about quieting the inner critic, reconnecting with your intuition, and creating more softness, stillness, and presence in everyday life.You'll learn: • How to recognize and quiet the “itty bitty shitty committee” running in your mind • Why high-achieving women often feel disconnected despite external success • Practical ways to regulate your nervous system, reconnect with yourself, and embrace feminine softness dailyBecause when your presence aligns with who you truly are, everything shifts.Connect with Audrey:Website → https://audreysuttonmills.com/Instagram → www.instagram.com/audreysuttonmills/Quiet the Itty Bitty Shitty Committee → https://audreysuttonmills.com/book-sales-pageYour Next Steps:Take the Free Style Quiz → https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/quiz/d2rUDMCGXMr5YRkzQW0i?notrack=trueBook a Complimentary Clarity Call → https://myclosetedit.com/claritycall264323Want more style tips? Follow The Closet Edit:Instagram → www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/Facebook → www.facebook.com/theclosetedit/Website → www.myclosetedit.com/

The National Institutes of Health is leaning into artificial intelligence to gather insights from a vast amount of health data. And the hope is that shift will let the agency conduct research more quickly and offer new tools to support clinicians. Susan Gregurick is associate director for data science at NIH. She talked with Federal News Network's Jory Heckman about how AI is helping to unlock insights across disconnected systems.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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?

Ep 242 One World in a New World with David LapinWhat if the future of humanity depends less on technology… and more on our ability to truly see one another?In this extraordinary episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with internationally respected executive advisor, author, and spiritual thinker David Lapin for a sweeping conversation about consciousness, identity, leadership, empathy, AI, spirituality, and the future of human connection.David Lapin—founder of Lapin International and author of Lead by Greatness—shares deeply personal reflections from growing up in South Africa, helping shape one of the world's first corporate ethics codes during the post-apartheid era, and working with leaders across cultures and nations.Together, Zen and David explore:

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,

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.

You Are the Threat!Why Awakening Destroys the Illusion of Authority Hidden Power Structures, and Reclaiming Your PerceptionThe world you were taught to believe in is incomplete—and increasingly, evidence supports this reality. From declassified government files to whistleblower testimonies, from weather modification moving from “conspiracy theory” to documented practice, the cracks in consensus reality are widening. As someone who navigates both the seen and unseen—through clairvoyant work, mystical practice, and deep study of economics and power structures—I can tell you this: We're no longer in Kansas. But this isn't just about what “they” are hiding. It's about remembering who you really are and reclaiming your capacity to think, feel, and perceive independently.You Need Permission to Know TruthThe Lie: Truth comes from institutions—governments, media conglomerates, textbooks, expert consensus. If Wikipedia says “quackery,” it must be false. If you question official narratives, you're unstable, conspiratorial, or dangerous.The Truth:* Gnosis—direct, embodied knowing—is more reliable than borrowed belief. This is what mystics have always understood: “Gnosis is the moment the soul remembers it has roots beneath the visible world... Direct revelation, not secondhand spiritual leftovers microwaved in the cafeteria of consensus reality.”* History is written by victors and funded by agendas. From an economic and power structure perspective, information control is wealth control.* “Conspiracy theorists” were eventually proven right about: Epstein networks, MK-Ultra, Operation Northwoods, Stolen Elections, Watergate, weather modification/cloud seeding, and countless declassified operations including a propped stock market to benefit the few.No one will be able to escape the fact that we need to stop outsourcing our sense-making to institutions that profit from our obedience.Stay Neutral and.....* Practice “upside-down logic”: If something is heavily censored or ridiculed, ask why. Use suppression as a curiosity signal, not a stop sign.* Develop gnosis through somatic wisdom: When you encounter information, notice—does your body contract or expand? Trust your energetic intelligence over intellectual parroting. Patriarchy Lives OnThe primary reason for mass deception isn't random—it's strategic. From years of studying power structures and economics, I've observed the major reason we've been lied to is because of where our POWER truly is - when used from love and agency.What's Being Hidden:✅ Your immense creative, spiritual, and energetic capacities (what the “occult”—literally meaning “hidden”—points toward)✅ Technologies and systems that would eliminate artificial scarcity (free energy, suppressed healing modalities, decentralized power)This sums it up about right.“A disconnected person is easier to influence. A fearful population is easier to direct.”Take back your energy and agency.*Audit your energy drains: What systems, habits, or beliefs keep you too exhausted to question reality?*Prioritize nervous system regulation: Meditation, breathwork, time in nature, creative play—these aren't luxuries; they're acts of resistance against manufactured dysregulation.When Truth-Seeking Becomes a PrisonNot all “awakening” is liberation. Conspiracy culture can become its own cage.Common Traps:

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:

Ep. 197 Soul Family…As summer approaches and the world begins blooming again, this episode of The Zen Effect Show explores the intelligence of being human, the way our senses, nervous systems, emotions, and environments are deeply connected to how we experience life.Tonight's conversation is about more than wellness.It's about remembering. Remembering that we were designed to feel life. To respond to rhythm.To crave sunlight, movement, stillness, music, water, rest, and connection for a reason.In a world driven by overstimulation, noise, algorithms, pressure, and constant consumption, many people have become disconnected from their own sensory awareness and disconnected from themselves.This episode explores how our bodies communicate through exhaustion, emotion, environment, seasons, energy shifts, and sensory experiences… and why reconnecting to those signals may be one of the most important forms of healing in this era.Let's have the conversation...Why your body often responds before your mind fully understands whyThe fascinating science behind interoception, the body's “hidden sense.How seasons emotionally and physically impact human behavior.Why so many people feel overstimulated yet emotionally disconnectedHow modern culture disconnects people from presence and nervous system regulation.The connection between sunlight, nature, water, music, and emotional well-being.Why your nervous system may be craving slowness, peace, and grounding.The emotional impact of overstimulation, scrolling culture, and constant productivity.How sensory experiences help recalibrate emotional balance.Questions to help you reconnect to your body, rhythm, and internal awareness.Practical ways to regulate your nervous system naturally.Why summer energy often symbolizes emotional renewal, expansion, and coming alive again.Connect with ⁠The Zen Effect Show

A grounded conversation on anxiety, embodiment, nervous system healing, and the common mistakes that keep midlife women disconnected from their bodies and themselves.So many women in midlife are trying to reconnect with themselves… but don't realize they've become deeply disconnected from their bodies in the process.In this episode of The Midlife Spirituality Project, Katie explores the 5 biggest mistakes people make when trying to become more embodied, regulate the nervous system, and feel safe in their bodies again.If you've been experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, or a sense that you don't fully feel like yourself anymore, this episode offers an important reframe:Coming home to your body is not about forcing yourself to feel more. It's about creating enough safety to reconnect gently and honestly.Katie explains how many women unintentionally approach embodiment from the same mindset that created the disconnection in the first place—through pressure, perfectionism, self-judgment, and trying to “fix” themselves.Drawing from yoga philosophy, nervous system work, mindfulness, and her own experience supporting women in midlife, Katie walks through the subtle ways we bypass the body while thinking we're healing.⚠️ The 5 Mistakes Covered in This Episode1. Trying to Force Yourself to FeelWhy pushing yourself into emotions or body sensations too quickly can create more overwhelm instead of healing.2. Thinking the Body Should Always Feel CalmWhy embodiment is not about eliminating discomfort—and how the body communicates through many sensations and emotions.3. Staying in the Head and Analyzing EverythingHow overthinking disconnects us from direct experience and keeps us from truly feeling and processing what's happening in the body.4. Judging the Body Instead of Listening to ItWhy symptoms, tension, exhaustion, and emotional responses are often messages—not problems to fight against.5. Turning Embodiment Into Another Thing to AchieveHow healing becomes harder when we approach it with perfectionism, pressure, and the need to “do it right.”

In this powerful episode Lori Harris explores the hidden emotional struggle many high achievers face: feeling disconnected despite external success. You may have the career, the accomplishments, the relationships, or the lifestyle others admire  yet still feel exhausted, emotionally drained, and strangely unfulfilled. Lori unpacks why this happens and how to begin reconnecting with your authentic self. Inside this episode, Lori introduces the Four Quadrants of Life: Health & Well-Being Love & Relationships Vocation & Creativity Time & Money Freedom She explains how imbalance in any of these areas can quietly create feelings of emptiness, even when everything "looks successful" from the outside. Drawing inspiration from Harriet Tubman's extraordinary journey, Lori reminds us that freedom is not simply a destination it's a way of being. Your desires, longings, and feelings of dissatisfaction are not flaws to ignore; they are signals guiding you back toward alignment and authenticity. This episode is an invitation to stop performing success and start living in alignment with who you truly are. If you've been asking yourself: "Why do I still feel empty even after achieving so much?" This conversation is for you. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Why success alone doesn't create fulfillment. How emotional disconnection develops in high achievers. The importance of living congruently with your values. How to identify areas where you've abandoned yourself. Why freedom begins with self-awareness and authenticity. FREE GIFT FROM LORI  Free Audio Life Assessment: What Do You Really Crave? If today's episode still hit a nerve, this was made for you. I created this free 13-minute audio experience to give you the space to finally hear yourself across the five areas of your life that matter most. No scores. No grades. No performance required. Just you and your honest answers to questions that lead you back to what you actually want. Get instant access now at thelifeassessment.com FEATURED ON THE SHOW: If you're enjoying the podcast, I'd love to hear from you! Please share the show with a friend or even better, leave a review to ensure others can benefit from the podcast.  

Welcome, gorgeous souls, to Episode 432 of Aligned Abundance! ✨In this episode, I'm diving into why so many of us are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, distracted and dysregulated right now and why slowing down may actually be the strategy that helps you move forward faster.We live in a world of constant noise, information and pressure to keep going, but our nervous systems were never designed to hold this much all at once. In this episode, I'm sharing how I've been feeling recently and the importance of rest, pause and creating space to reconnect with yourself, especially during seasons where life may feel slower or uncertain. This is what I've been working on recently and I share how I've created more capacity in my nervous system and feel more focused and productive. In this episode, I'm sharing:Why you may be feeling overwhelmed and emotionally disconnectedThe impact of constant information, stimulation and pressure on the nervous systemWhy rest and slowing down are essential for alignment and abundanceHow slowing down can actually help you move forward with more clarity and ease Simple reminders to help you reconnect, regulate and reset this weekIf you've been feeling exhausted, mentally overloaded or disconnected from yourself lately, this episode is your reminder that you don't need to push harder. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is pause

“I've tried to quit, so why do I keep going back?”In this episode, I'll break down why your struggle with porn isn't actually about discipline or motivation — and what's really going on underneath it.You'll learn:why behavior isn't the real problemwhat your “inner world” actually is (in a simple way)how disconnection drives the cycleand why understanding your heart hunger changes everything I dropped a BONUS in the episode :) I shared about how you can play the The Heart Hunger Game for MAX awareness and effectiveness

Daf Yomi Chullin 16Episode 2324Babble on Talmud with Sruli RappsJoin the chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfMERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BabbleOnTalmudSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org.il/Chullin.16a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/Thumbnail photo:Photo by Richard Burlton on Unsplash#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro 01:44 Slaughtering with a muchni18:21 Disconnected and then connected items40:41 Slaughtering with a knife connected to the wall46:35 Conclusion

Joy Taylor and Rosie Acosta explore meditation, emotional intelligence, spirituality, technology, self trust, and the growing feeling of disconnection in modern life. Together, they unpack how overstimulation, social media, and the loss of real human interaction are affecting our relationships, mental health, and ability to connect with ourselves and others. From mindfulness practices to emotional safety and compassion, this conversation dives into the realities so many people are experiencing but rarely discuss openly.

Do you ever feel lonely as a working mom — even when you're constantly surrounded by people? In this episode of Faith Led Working Moms, we're talking about the hidden loneliness so many Christian working moms quietly carry. The kind of loneliness that shows up in busy schedules, surface-level conversations, emotional exhaustion, and feeling disconnected from friendships, marriage, yourself, or even God. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally unseen, or disconnected in this season of motherhood, work, and faith, this episode will encourage you with biblical truth, practical steps, and a reminder that you were never meant to carry life alone. We'll talk about: Why working moms often feel lonely and disconnected How overwhelm and busyness can quietly isolate us The grief of changing friendships in motherhood What it means to be “performing connection” instead of truly experiencing it Loneliness inside marriage and emotional disconnection Biblical encouragement from Elijah in 1 Kings 19 3 practical, faith-based ways to reconnect with God and others This episode is for the Christian working mom who: feels emotionally exhausted struggles with loneliness feels disconnected from community misses deep friendships feels unseen or overwhelmed wants stronger faith-filled relationships desires peace, connection, and support in this season Scriptures Mentioned: 1 Kings 19 Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 Psalm 62:8 Proverbs 18:24 John 15:12 Friend, your loneliness is not weakness. And it's not proof something is wrong with you. You were created for connection, support, and community — and God sees you fully in this season.   Support Through Faith Led Ministries If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or like you're trying to carry too much on your own, you don't have to navigate this season alone. Inside Faith Led Ministries, you'll find support through:

In this episode, I sit down with health and fitness coach Brian Bidanjiri to talk about the deeper side of transformation — the part most people avoid. We get into his journey from alcoholism, emotional eating, and smoking weed daily to losing nearly 100 pounds and rebuilding his life through fitness, structure, and self-awareness. But this conversation goes far beyond weight loss. We talk about using food for comfort, dopamine addiction, doom scrolling, emotional avoidance, relationships, identity, and why so many people stay stuck even when they "know what to do." If you've ever felt like you're constantly distracting yourself, negotiating with yourself, or looking for comfort instead of actually dealing with what's underneath… this episode will hit home.    Brian's IG: https://www.instagram.com/brian.bidanjiri/?g=5   Guides & 1:1 COACHING 1:1 Coaching Application: https://www.ahubnutrition.com/coachingapplication Fat Loss Starter Kit: https://ahubnutrition.myflodesk.com/fatlossstarterkit No Brainer Fat Loss Checklist: https://ahubnutrition.myflodesk.com/fatlosschecklist Join the email list: https://ahubnutrition.myflodesk.com/x8208kqszl FIND ME ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleighmariehubbard/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/ahubnutrition/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessdiariespodcast/

A grounded, compassionate guide to reconnecting with your body, calming your nervous system, and finding peace and clarity in midlife.In this episode of The Midlife Purpose Project, Katie explores what it truly means to come home to your body—and why this is one of the most important steps in reducing anxiety, healing the nervous system, and finding clarity in midlife.If you've been feeling disconnected from yourself, stuck in your head, or experiencing anxiety that doesn't fully resolve, this episode offers a powerful reframe:The issue isn't that something is wrong with you— it may be that you've become disconnected from your body.Katie explains how many women in midlife unintentionally learn to disconnect from their bodies over time—especially after experiences of stress, trauma, illness, or simply years of prioritizing others over themselves.While this disconnection can be protective in the moment, it often leads to:anxiety and nervous system dysregulationdifficulty feeling calm or groundedoverthinking and mental overwhelmloss of clarity and directiona sense of not feeling like yourself

We're headed to Paris this week to ride a new wave! Ryan Verrill of The Disconnected and Antenna Releasing joins Matt and Anthony for a lively discussion on Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless.CMP on Instagram and BlueskyThe Disconnected on YouTube, Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and LetterboxdAntenna Releasing on Instagram, Bluesky, and FacebookMatt on Instagram, Bluesky, and LetterboxdAnthony on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd

You ever have one of those weeks where everything looks successful on paper… but internally, you feel completely off? Busy. In demand. Opportunities everywhere. Yet instead of clarity and control—you feel scattered, rushed, and strangely disconnected. In this episode, I break down one of the most common—and costly—patterns high performers fall into: getting off track not because things are going wrong… but because they're going right. I'll discuss why your instinct to "do more" when you feel stuck is actually what's keeping you there—and how returning to the fundamentals is the fastest way to realign, regain clarity, and perform at your highest level. In this episode, you'll learn: Why high performers get off track due to success—not failure The hidden cost of ignoring subtle feelings of disconnection and overwhelm Why "doing more" is the wrong solution when you feel stuck How your self-care routine directly impacts clarity, focus, and execution The fastest way to regain momentum: returning to fundamentals How to identify where you've said "yes" when you should've said "no" Why slowing down is the key to accelerating forward progress If you've been feeling off, overwhelmed, or out of alignment… this episode will show you exactly how to get back on track—fast. Time Stamps: 00:00: The feeling of being "off" despite success 02:30: Why high performers get stuck solving the wrong problem 04:53: Client story: success that created disconnection 09:21: The cost of abandoning self-care 15:30: Why doing more makes things worse 18:08: The real solution: slow down and return to fundamentals 23:24: Subtraction vs. addition: the path back to clarity 26:20: Reconnecting with what worked before I help high performers get unstuck and out of their own way to unlock their potential.  If you know you're capable of more but keep feeling stuck, private coaching may be the fastest path forward. Click here to apply to work with me. Follow me on Instagram: @thepaulsalter Watch on YouTube: @thepaulsalter

What if the universe isn't changing around you… but you are simply learning to meet it?   For so long, we've been taught that as we grow, the universe rearranges itself to meet us. But what if something even more powerful is happening?   What if the universe has always been available, and it is us who are learning to rise into alignment with it?   These illusions lower our ability to perceive truth and keep us feeling disconnected from life, from the earth, and from each other.   Through healing, embodiment, and deep inner work, we begin to clear these distortions and reconnect with the natural vibration of existence. Your body is not separate from your spiritual path. It is the gateway.   In this episode, we turn inward, to release old identities, and to remember that everything you are seeking is already here, waiting for you to meet it. I love you   Xoxo Sarah Helpful Links:   Join us in THE JOURNEY Our mentorship portal https://sarahnoble.com/journey/   Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive teachings and content.  https://snoble.substack.com/   The Devotion Codes is a FREE transmission that guides you out of the cycle of self-discipline and self-control, and into the loving embrace of self-devotion. Listen here! https://schoolforthesoul.learnworlds.com/course/the-devotion-codes-free   Take the quiz! Discover The Intuitive Language of your Soul  https://sarahnoble.com/quiz-landing-page/   Follow us on youtube  https://www.youtube.com/@sarahnoble-awakened   Dive into our Intuitive Development Courses at School for the Soul  https://schoolforthesoul.learnworlds.com/pages/home   Meditate with me on the Insight Timer App https://insig.ht/7pToN8LxVmb?utm_source=copy_link   Want to be a guest on the podcast? Apply here!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2iitYw5Fkf8k8r878kImR6svk8YeytB_N4fr0lv2tA3Znyg/viewform PODCAST EDITOR: Angelina Gurrola  https://theintentionaledit.com/   PODCAST ART: Vanessa  Guerrero  https://www.elevationdesignstudio.co/ Want to Find Out More about Sarah?   WRITER • MYSTIC • CREATIVE • SPIRITUAL MENTOR Throughout my life I have been guided by the warrioress archetype, an independent female spirit whose primary purpose is to achieve freedom and sovereignty of her life. This was not always a conscious endeavor for me, yet she pulled at my heart and led me on adventures far and wide and wild. She has taught me to live by spirals and wheels and cycles. To live each day as a ritual, knowing that I am the source of my life. Everything comes FROM me and that my obstacles are actually the path to living an even greater and wilder existence. She has shown me that true LEADERS rally for and with life, not against it. So, now I live in devotion to a higher standard of LIFE for us all.   You can find more resources at the links below…   Website: http://www.SarahNoble.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakened.embodied.empowered/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awakened.embodied.empowered Substack: https://snoble.substack.com/ Email: Hello@SarahNoble.com 

Have you ever felt like you're doing all the "right" things — journaling, healing, meditating, trying to grow — and still feel disconnected from yourself?   Like somewhere between motherhood, self-improvement and trying to hold everything together, you lost the thread of what actually makes you feel alive?   In this episode, Whitney connects with Meg Sylvester, author of The Mindful Mom, for a conversation about the exhausting pressure to constantly fix, optimize and improve yourself — and what it looks like to step off what Meg calls the "healing hamster wheel."   Meg shares her own experience of diving deep into personal growth only to realize she felt more tangled than free. Together, she and Whitney explore the shift from chasing your "best self" to reconnecting with your favorite self — the version of you that feels most true, playful, grounded and alive beneath the roles, expectations and endless shoulds of modern motherhood.   They talk about joy, authenticity, mindfulness, creativity and the quiet ways mothers drift onto autopilot while caring for everyone else. This conversation offers a gentler way forward. One rooted less in self-optimization and more in presence, self-trust and actually noticing your life while you're living it.   If you've been craving more play, more peace or simply a way to feel like yourself again, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. You'll walk away with a softer, more grounded way of thinking about personal growth, and a few simple ways to bring more ease and presence into your everyday life.   Here's what you can look forward to in this episode: When self-development starts to feel like pressure "Best self" vs. "favorite self" and why the shift matters Why striving can disconnect you from joy How slowing down changes what you notice in your life Joy as something you practice, not something you chase Simple ways to bring more ease into your day Reconnecting with creativity and presence in everyday moments Reflection Question to Ponder: How can I let this be easier?   Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - book a 15-minute Spark Session   Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts | Electric Ideas Podcast   Connect with Meg: Instagram | Website | Book: The Mindful Mom

You quit drinking—and now you're staring at your life like… now what? No one really talks about this part. The part where alcohol is gone, but everything else is still the same—and suddenly, nothing fits. It feels hollow. Disconnected. Like you're just trying to survive your own evenings. So you start questioning it: “Maybe I'm doing this wrong.” “Maybe sobriety isn't for me.” That's not the problem. The problem is you're trying to build a new life using old materials. In this episode, we're breaking down why that gap feels so uncomfortable—and what actually needs to happen for sobriety to start feeling like your life, not just something you're trying to manage. Because nothing changes if nothing changes. And I'm sharing the exact shift that made the difference for me: a simple decision filter that completely rewired how I lived in early sobriety. “Is this what the old me would do?” If the answer was yes—I did the opposite. Not because it felt good. Not because it was easy. But because that's how you build a new identity—one decision at a time. You don't need to have it all figured out. You just need to stop letting the old version of you make the decisions. Because you don't get a new life by cleaning up the old one. You get it by building something completely different. If you're sober but stuck… this is the episode that shows you what comes next.   Book A Call: addictionunlimited.com/call Related Episode: The Real Danger of Your Drunk Identity Find me on Instagram: @addictionunlimited

You've tried the systems. You've tried the routines. And somehow… you're still drifting. In this episode, I'm naming exactly why—so you can stop blaming yourself and start doing something that actually works. Because if you can't focus right now, it might not be a discipline problem. It might be a meaning problem. We're kicking off our May focus theme by digging into what's really underneath distraction, burnout, and that feeling of constantly starting and stopping. I walk through: why distraction is often a symptom and not the root issue the difference between burnout and demoralization (and why that matters) how disconnection can keep you stuck why focus tends to follow meaning instead of force how identity shapes your attention, decisions, and direction If you've ever felt like you keep circling the same idea but never act on it, there's probably more going on beneath the surface than indecision. The biggest shift? You don't need to force more focus—you need to reconnect to what actually matters. So if you've been feeling scattered, unfocused, or like you've lost the thread of what you want, this episode is for you. You're not broken, and you're definitely not behind—you might just be disconnected. And that's something we can work with.  Sign up for the 10 Day Finally Certain Challenge!  https://plan-goal-plan.kit.com/finallycertain  Connect with me: Email: support@plangoalplan.com Facebook Group: Join Here Website: PlanGoalPlan.com LinkedIn: (I post most here!) www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-

Everybody wants a village, but nobody wants to be a villager. Season 13 opens with a powerful conversation on loneliness, inspired by recent findings from the American Psychological Association. Alechia and Dani unpack why so many of us feel disconnected in a world where we're constantly reachable, but rarely truly available. This episode is about choosing differently. From building real community to setting boundaries that are gates, not walls, they explore what it takes to create meaningful relationships with intention, honesty, and care. If you've been feeling isolated or overlooked this is your invitation to stop waiting and start building. Your village may be waiting on you to show up.   SPONSORED BY: Just Thrive Now Dinner Series | justthrivenow.com   Triggered Truths We Unpack in This Episode: ⚡ Loneliness as the modern epidemic and why this widespread disconnection is affecting our overall well-being ⚡ The "villager" requirement, because if you want a village, you have to be willing to participate in one ⚡ Self-treatment as a blueprint for your relationships, how you handle yourself teaches others how to treat you ⚡ The high cost of no boundaries & why relationships can feel overwhelming when there is no clarity or shared intention ⚡ Boundaries vs. walls & how to create healthy gates that protect your peace while allowing aligned people  ⚡ The power of the deposit, because showing up for others consistently is how trust, belonging, and reciprocity are built ⚡ Owning your reality and making the mindset shift from "this is just my life" to "I can choose something different today"   Join the Just Thrive Now Community: https://stan.store/justthrivenow/p/just-thrive-now-community Connect with Us: Alechia Reese: https://instagram.com/alechiareese/ Dani Bourdeau: https://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau Triggered AF Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triggeredafpc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@triggeredafpodcast Website: https://triggeredafpodcast.com

In this episode, Brooke and I dive into a struggle so many Christian women share: feeling disconnected from their bodies, overwhelmed in their lives, and genuinely unsure why their health is suffering. What often shows up: Constant stress and urgency Snapping at loved ones Poor health or confusing symptoms Feeling unable to slow down The root issue isn't just physical, it's a whole-person misalignment. Why "Healthy" Efforts Aren't Working So many women are trying: Diet changes Supplements Exercise plans But still feel stuck. The missing piece? The "why" behind the dysfunction. Your body responds to: Chronic stress Emotional wounds Spiritual disconnection Without addressing those, surface-level fixes just won't last. Living in Survival Mode A key theme we talk about is the nervous system. So many women are stuck in fight-or-flight, which looks like: Everything feeling urgent Inability to rest Constant distraction Burnout and irritability Your body was designed to handle stress briefly, not live in it daily. When it does, both physical and emotional health begin to decline. Emotions Are Signals Instead of suppressing emotions, Brooke reframes them as signals: Anger → often rooted in fear Anxiety → often tied to overload Irritation → unmet needs Learning to name emotions helps calm your body and understand what's really happening. Biblically, emotions aren't sinful, they're human. Even Jesus experienced deep grief and distress. The goal isn't to avoid emotion, but to remain obedient within it. Connection Before Correction This applies to both parenting and personal growth. Instead of immediately fixing behavior: Pause Attune Understand When you feel seen (and help others feel seen), real change becomes possible. Why You Feel Overwhelmed The issue often isn't effort, it's capacity. Your nervous system determines how much you can handle. If it's overwhelmed, adding more habits only makes things worse. Healing expands your capacity over time so you can handle life differently, even if your responsibilities don't change. The Work That Changes You Real transformation requires deeper work: Processing emotions Facing past wounds Letting go of control Surrendering to God It's not easy, but it leads to lasting peace and clarity. Getting Back Into Alignment So many women are living out of order: Work and responsibilities first God and self last True alignment looks like: God Family Self-care Everything else When God is first, everything else begins to fall into place. Self-Care Isn't Selfish Neglecting yourself leads to burnout and disconnection. Taking care of yourself allows you to: Show up fully for others Respond instead of react Live with more peace and joy You weren't designed to run on empty. Final Takeaway Your body, mind, and spirit are connected. Healing starts when you: Slow down Pay attention Process what's beneath the surface Reorder your life around God It's not about doing more. It's about living aligned. Connect with Brooke: Join the Faithfully Nourished Community: CLICK HERE Book a FREE 30 Minute Consultation (first 30 people!): CLICK HERE Follow Brooke on IG @brookerozzie Follow Faithfully Nourished on IG @faithfullynourished_ Podcast: Faithfully Nourished Sponsor: CrowdHealth CrowdHealth is an alternative to traditional health insurance. Members get: Lower-cost prescriptions and labs Access to vetted doctors A care team to help manage bills For major needs: You pay the first $500 The community helps cover the rest Get started for $99 for your first three months with code SPEAKEASY at joincrowdhealth.com.

First take resumes with KD's Drama. From burners to benchings, the drama never ends with Durant! Is he disconnected from his Rockets teammates? (0:00) Then, DanO already hit on Ty Simpson. Now, he's calling his shot on the best QB drafted outside of the first round! (12:15) Next, KAT's triple double led to the Knicks evening a tightly contested series vs the Hawks. Is having Brunson play off ball while KAT play-makes the true key to Knicks success? (22:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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