Podcasts about Disconnection

It’s the parenting trend everyone’s talking about — and it might be doing more harm than good. “FAFO parenting” (mess around and find out) is being framed as the antidote to gentle parenting. Tougher. Harder. No-nonsense. Let kids face the consequences and toughen up. But here’s the problem: when parenting swings from one extreme to another, kids don’t get stronger — they get disconnected. In this episode, Dr Justin Coulson unpacks where FAFO parenting came from, why it’s exploding across media in the UK, US and Australia, and what it reveals about our cultural moment. Most importantly, he explains why harsh, hands-off “let them learn the hard way” parenting quietly erodes the very thing children need most: security and connection. If you’re feeling burnt out, frustrated, or tempted to go hardline — listen before you do. KEY POINTS FAFO parenting is a backlash against years of gentle, emotion-focused parenting influenced by thinkers like John Gottman. Parenting trends swing like pendulums — but extremes rarely serve children well. “Mess around and find out” often carries an implicit threat and emotional withdrawal. There’s a difference between natural consequences and punitive, emotionally distant parenting. Children need security, predictability, and autonomy support — not harsh detachment. Connection builds resilience. Disconnection breeds defiance or insecurity. You can hold firm boundaries without being cold or cruel. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “FAFO breaks the connection. And connection is the heart of what makes families tick.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child – John Gottman Parenting ADHD Course – happyfamilies.com.au ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Pause before you punish. Ask: Am I teaching — or reacting? Use natural consequences wisely. Stay warm and present while holding the boundary. Make rules collaboratively where possible. Autonomy increases buy-in. Separate emotions from behaviour. Validate feelings, guide choices. Protect the relationship first. Correction works best when connection is strong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many parents interpret their teen's behavior as disrespect—but what if your child is actually trying to answer a deeper question: Do I belong here? When we get triggered, our brains can quickly jump to worst-case assumptions about our teenagers—their attitude, their silence, their choices. That's where the biggest disconnects happen, and it's often not about defiance at all. It's about misunderstanding what teens need as they navigate identity, independence, and connection. In this episode, Dr. Kelly and I unpack some of the most common parenting pitfalls that create tension at home—and how to avoid them. We talk about how to stay calm in the moments that matter most, what's really going on developmentally with teens, and practical strategies you can start using today to build more trust, communication, and emotional safety in your relationship. Want personalized insight into what's happening in your family? Schedule your Discover Your Pattern of Disconnection call with Heather. About my Guest: Dr. Kelly Flanagan is an award-winning author, international speaker, concierge coach, and licensed clinical psychologist with two decades of expertise in interpersonal relationships. His thought leadership has been featured in The 5 Love Languages, the TODAY Show, Reader's Digest, HuffPost, and Success Magazine. Kelly's two non-fiction books, Loveable and True Companions, debuted as #1 New Releases in Interpersonal Relations, and his national bestselling first novel, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell, has earned multiple literary awards. Kelly is a sought-after international speaker who counts the Green Bay Packers amongst his audiences. The proprietary frameworks in his next book, The Road Less Triggered: Turning Conflict into Connection with a Single Choice, will take the connection in your relationships to levels that traditional communication strategies can't touch.  You cacn find Dr Kelly here: Book: https://roadlesstriggered.com Community: https://drkellyflanagan.substack.com Website: https://drkellyflanagan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drkellyflanagan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkellyflanagan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/

Everyone else has a phone. Your child feels left out. And you’re the “mean parent” holding the line. So what now? In this solo Q&A episode of the Happy Families Podcast, I unpack one of the most common parenting dilemmas today: peer pressure, smartphones, and the fear that saying no will push your child away. If your 10–12 year old is desperate to “follow the crowd,” this episode gives you a research-backed, relationship-first roadmap to hold boundaries without losing connection. Because this isn’t really about the phone. It’s about identity, belonging, and trust. KEY POINTS Why friendship becomes central to identity around age 11 The real risk isn’t strict boundaries — it’s feeling dismissed The 3-step framework: Explore. Explain. Empower. What the research says about smartphones, depression, sleep, and obesity The exact script to say when the answer is “not yet” How to say yes to connection while saying no to the device QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “My job is to protect your developing brain — even when that feels unfair.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Study published in the Pediatrics on smartphone use and wellbeing Previous “Doctor’s Desk” episode on screens Submit your parenting question at happyfamilies.com.au ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Explore first. Ask: “Tell me what a phone would give you.” Listen without correcting. Explain calmly. Share the why behind your boundary — not just the rule. Empower together. Brainstorm ways to increase friend connection without a smartphone. Give a future pathway. Revisit the conversation at a clear milestone (age, responsibility, contribution). Stay warm. Boundaries don’t push kids away. Disconnection does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A different kind of episode today! We're back with two voices, and this time, instead of Pilar sharing notes from a book, she speaks to her co-author Bree Caggiati, about their latest book, "Connection and Disconnection in Remote Teams". They cover some of the book's topics, how the research has moved on, and for Part 2, they've got some connection-related personal updates. In today's episode: Part 1 Check out Connection and Disconnection in Remote Teams, the book! 1. Book and Project Origins Bree and Pilar explain how their 2019 podcast project on connection and disconnection evolved into their recently published book. 2. Evolution from Remote to Hybrid Work How remote work went from a "niche" concept in 2019 to the mainstream adoption of hybrid models post-pandemic, and the common mistake of forcing traditional office-based practices into remote environments and the benefits of establishing intentional remote-first frameworks. 3. Diversity and Inclusion in Connection: Individuals experience belonging differently and how designing for specific needs can benefit an entire team. 4. Structure and Themes of the Book An overview of the core topics addressed in the book. 5. New Research on Monthly Meetups A new study by Nick Bloom suggesting that bringing fully remote teams together just once a month can significantly boost productivity and reduce quit rates. 6. The "3A Framework" of Connection & Shared Responsibility A breakdown of three ways people connect at work., and the "overarching thesis" that connection is a shared duty between the organisation, the manager, and the individual, requiring deliberate design rather than just hoping it happens. 7. The Connection Quiz A ten-question, quiz to test Bree's memory of key concepts from the book, such as the health risks of chronic loneliness and the "remote-first" approach. 8. Generative AI and Rapport How AI chatbots might replace small human interactions, potentially impacting the bonding and trust-building typically found in quick feedback loops.   Part 2: Personal Updates Talking "Away from the Work", but still connected to today's topic of connection!

You don't have to be fighting to be drifting.In this episode, we're unpacking the subtle types of disconnection that quietly creep into good marriages — long before resentment or crisis ever appear.If your relationship feels stable but flatter than it once did… if you love each other but feel less captivated, less curious, less connected… this conversation is for you.Inside this episode, you'll learn:The 5 distinct types of disconnection most couples experienceWhy “we're fine” can be a turning pointHow to identify whether you're in the early, new-normal, or stuck stageThe mindset shifts that either deepen drift or restore connectionA simple process to interrupt disconnection before it becomes distanceMost marriages don't fall apart dramatically. They slowly shift into autopilot.The earlier you recognize the type of disconnection you're experiencing, the easier it is to reset.You don't need a crisis to justify intention.You just need awareness — and the willingness to act on it.If this episode stirred something in you, that's worth paying attention to.I'm currently curating a small number of couples for the next Marriage UpGrade retreat — an intentional pause designed to restore connection, admiration, and desire. Learn more here.

Living a life you've outgrown — or one that was never truly yours — has a cost. Burnout. Disconnection. Resentment. And the longer you wait for clarity to magically appear, the more expensive it becomes. If you're navigating self-doubt, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or quiet exhaustion, you don't need more information. You need a clear path. You need structure. You need support that helps you move from self-abandonment to reinvention in a way that actually lasts. In this episode, I introduce The Permission Project — my nine-week live coaching experience designed to guide you step-by-step through the Eight Dimensions of Reinvention. We begin with vision so you can get clear on what you actually want. We recalibrate what no longer fits. We uncover the beliefs running your life. We strengthen self-worth, build boundaries that hold, and develop the self-trust required to make aligned choices. This is identity-level work. And when you follow a proven framework instead of relying on motivation alone, change sticks. You stop spiraling. You stop outsourcing your authority. You begin waking up to a life that feels aligned, intentional, and yours. What we explore: The true cost of staying stuck Why burnout is often rooted in self-abandonment The difference between motivation and structured transformation The Eight Dimensions of Reinvention and how they build lasting clarity What makes The Permission Project a guided, supported experience If you're ready to stop paying the cost of staying stuck and start your reinvention, you can learn more and join us inside The Permission Project at https://nancylevin.com/join Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

In Ayurveda, sex is not taboo: it is one of the three pillars of life, alongside food and sleep. When honored consciously, sexual energy builds vitality, creativity, immunity, and longevity. But when overstimulated or misused, it depletes ojas — our most refined vital essence responsible for resilience, radiance, and spiritual strength.In today's hypersexualized digital culture, pornography has become one of the most powerful yet unspoken forces shaping modern intimacy. While often normalized, porn addiction is quietly limiting men's emotional depth, nervous system regulation, spiritual connection, and capacity for embodied, conscious sex. But the impact doesn't stop there. It affects women, relationships, and the collective field of intimacy, pulling us out of embodiment and into reenactment.Instead of experiencing sacred sexuality as a living, breathing current of life force energy, many couples find themselves unconsciously replaying scripts learned from screens. Performance replaces presence. Stimulation replaces sensation. Disconnection replaces devotion.In this powerful episode, Sasha sits with Ben Timby, transformational coach, spiritual guide, and founder of Men's Sexual Mastery.Drawing from Tantric and Taoist sexual alchemy practices, along with modern behavioral neuroscience and psychology, Ben guides men in reclaiming their sexual energy as a sacred force for healing, vitality, and spiritual awakening.We explore how reclaiming sexual energy as life force, rather than consumption, restores vitality, strengthens relationships, and creates a healthier template of intimacy for future generations.If you've ever felt the quiet grief of what intimacy could be..If you've sensed that sexuality holds untapped spiritual power…If you believe that healing men's sexuality is central to healing our culture…this episode is for you. Send a textFor 20% off Kerala Ayurveda products, use code OjasOasis at checkoutFor 20% off GarryNSun products, use code OJASOASIS20 at checkoutFor 20% off Ora Cacao products, use OJASOASIS20 at checkout Receive $500 off your Panchakarma retreat at SoHum Healing Resort with code OjasOasisPK2025 Support the showTo learn more about working with us, please visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube

The witch wound did not start with you.In Part 1 of this powerful masterclass, I explore the historical roots of the witch wound and how centuries of persecution, patriarchal conditioning, and ancestral trauma continue to shape women today.We talk about:• The European witch trials and the burning times• Epigenetics and inherited trauma• Self-silencing and fear of visibility• Imposter syndrome• Disconnection from body and intuition• The sister wound and internalized patriarchy• Why reclaiming your voice matters nowIf you've ever felt afraid to be seen, hesitant to speak your truth, or disconnected from your intuition, this episode will land deeply.Part 2 will guide you into healing and embodiment.

Today a little story how my lost phone on my recentbirthdays helped my heal and grow further. This episode is also a reminder howduring these fast energy, collective consciousness  expansion times you too can expand, heal andgrow, incredibly fast. Connect with me:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/annamaluskitzmann/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Breathe with me:https://www.tinyspacetobreathe.comPlant trees:https://onetreeplanted.org/ TakeawaysWe are in a phase of consciousness that allows for fast healing.Healing can come from unexpected experiences, like visiting a Korean spa.It's important to create your own birthday experience without relying on others.Self-reliance is crucial in emotional healing and personal growth.Disconnection can lead to deeper self-understanding and healing.Life often teaches us through small, everyday lessons.Being present allows us to recognize opportunities for growth.Community support plays a vital role in our healing journeys.Embracing change can lead to unexpected blessings.Reflecting on experiences can deepen our understanding of ourselves.Healing Through Disconnection: A Birthday ReflectionEmbracing Change: Lessons from Life's Unexpected Moments"I had to heal that and rely on myself.""It was just like a beautiful, beautiful experience.""Sometimes life shows us these little lessons."Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Personal Growth and Healing01:20 Embracing Change and Healing Through Experiences08:14 Lessons from Disconnection and Self-Reliance 11:29 Community and Healing PracticesDisclaimer: The content shared in this podcast is foreducational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical,psychological, therapeutic, legal, or professional advice. The host is not alicensed medical or mental health professional, and the information provided isnot a substitute for professional care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seekthe advice of a qualified healthcare provider or other licensed professionalwith any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.Never disregard or delay seeking professional advice because of something youheard on this podcast. Participation in this podcast and any practices,suggestions, or reflections discussed is voluntary, and you assume fullresponsibility for your choices, actions, and results. Advertising &Endorsements:This podcast may include advertisements, sponsorships, affiliatelinks, or paid partnerships. Any views or opinions expressed are those of thehost and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of sponsors oradvertisers. While products or services may be mentioned or recommended, thesereferences do not constitute guarantees, endorsements, or claims ofeffectiveness. You are encouraged to do your own research and use your ownjudgment before purchasing or engaging with any product or service mentioned.

Welcome to Episode #272This weeks topic: If you're a woman in midlife, you may be experiencing a unique set of challenges that often go unspoken. These aren't just minor inconveniences—they're deep-seated pains that affect how you see yourself and move through the world. Today, we're shining a light on three interconnected struggles that many women face:The fear of aging that whispers your best days are over. The disconnection from purpose that leaves you wondering if there's more to life. And the pattern of living for everyone else until you've lost touch with your own desires.If any of these resonate with you, know that you're not alone—and more importantly, that transformation is possible. Let's explore each of these pains and discover how you can move through them into a more authentic, empowered version of yourself.Reclaim your wisdom, power, and liberation that comes with age. change your life - How  you feel about yourself - "affects"your ability to manifest" This episode will help shed some light - on how this new phase of life will change "everything" - Let's learn together.. Live Show ⤵️ on the podcast channelhttps://youtube.com/live/-o-_hlcvyRUPost ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxO3aS9ORb7YffOn1nXFfYGu9-w9g419WOhttp://www.ElizabethMagicalGarden.comCash app me: $Eliz241 Check out the Live show on my youtube channel @Elizabeth magical Garden Podcast E.p. #268f 

Disconnection doesn't usually explode—it leaks in through a thousand tiny moments until voices go quiet and energy fades. We sat down with leadership futurist and change strategist Melinda McCormack to chart a path back: a practical, human way to lead with empathy that drives performance without sacrificing people.Melinda shares her personal journey through loss alongside high-stakes corporate change, revealing how trauma and bias can make even the strongest leaders feel small and unseen. From those lived lessons comes PULSE, a five-step framework that turns empathy into action: clarify Purpose aligned to values, Unlock your emotional code to shift from reaction to response, Learn tools like vulnerability and humility, Shift with daily habits that stick, and Embrace change by balancing the heart that feels with the mind that leads. We dive into why emotional fitness is a trainable skill, how mirror neurons make culture contagious, and what leaders can do to create psychological safety so teams feel seen, heard, and valued.Expect clear, usable tactics you can try today. You'll hear how a single ten-second pause can flip a heated exchange, how to spot slow-burn disengagement before it becomes quiet quitting, and why “listening is the quiet art of influence.” We unpack triggers, cognitive biases, and the subtle ways meetings spiral into aggression and defensiveness—and we show how to bring them back to focus, trust, and useful outcomes. If you've ever wondered how to make empathy a competitive edge, this conversation gives you the map and the mindset to start.

LOUISALORANhas led transformative growth across some of the world's most respected companies—DIAGEO, MAERSK, and Google. A strategic mind with a human lens, she has shaped industries by combining technological foresight with the courage to act before the path is clear.At Google,Louisalaunched a billion-dollar supply chain solutions business, doubled growth in a global industry vertical, and led strategic business transformation At MAERSK, she co-authored the strategy that redefined the brand globally and doubled its share price, helping pivot the company from traditional shipping to integrated logistics. Across more than two decades and all continents,Louisahas worked across B2B, B2C, and global tech— bridging commercial impact with human-centered change.Louisaalso serves on the boards of Copenhagen Business School and CataCap Private Equity and is the author ofLeadership Anatomy in Motion, published globally by Fast Company.  Bringing clarity and alignment, she advises boards and executive teams through strategic transitions—shaping both direction and dynamics to unlock value and stay relevant. Known for turning complexity into decisive direction, she is a trusted advisor and sought-after speaker. 

WelcomeHello, lovelies. It's Juliette here, and today I'm joined by Andrea, a breathwork practitioner and somatic guide who knows what it is to live from the neck up, and then find her way back into the body.In this conversation, we speak about nervous system regulation, breath as medicine, and the slow, exacting process of learning to listen when the body speaks. Andrea shares her journey out of corporate life, through IBS, migraines, and numbing, and into a way of working that is rooted in sensation, presence, and felt truth.This episode is about returning to your body, not as a project, but as a home. It is about what happens when you stop overriding yourself and begin to feel.Episode Summary In this episode, Andrea and I move through breathwork, trauma release, and the subtle signals the body gives long before crisis arrives. We talk about coherence breathing, the intelligence of the nervous system, and how overbreathing can quiet the default mode network so deeper knowing can surface.We also speak openly about relationships, how one partner's awakening can shake the foundation of a couple, and how repair, honesty, and attunement create deeper intimacy than touch alone.This conversation is an invitation to slow your breathing, soften your attention, and trust that your body is always telling you the truth.Key Takeaways Breath Is a Bridge Back to SelfWhen you slow the breath, the body settles. When the body settles, clarity arrives.Your Symptoms Are Not the ProblemIBS, migraines, and anxiety are not random. They are messages that become louder when ignored.Regulation Creates ChoiceWhen you can feel your body, you can meet rejection, disappointment, or trigger without collapsing into it.Repair Is More Intimate Than PerfectionMisattunement will happen. How you come back together is where the real intimacy lives.Lightness Is a Felt StateWhen people release what they have been holding, they don't just think differently. They feel lighter.Anxiety Can Be TolerableNot by fighting it, but by knowing it moves through you, not defines you.Resources and Links

Another episode from the season Booknotes, where Pilar shares the notes she made while reading a book, allowing new insights to emerge spontaneously behind the microphone. In today's episode: Part 1 Pilar shares her booknotes from:  Code Dependent: How AI Is Changing Our Lives by Madhumita Murgia   "The problem that we have is not the algorithms, but the humans."   And don't forget to check out Connection and Disconnection in Remote Teams, the book! Part 2: Personal Updates Pilar shares some of the ways in which she's using generative AI to help with the writing of her book. If you're interested in All the World's a Workplace, sign up here. 

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Please join Roshney Mistry and me as we talk about Why We Feel Disconnected - and How Meditation Brings Us Home. During this interview, you'll discover: -The truth is: Source never disconnects from us. -We get absorbed in the human experience -Emotional weight creates static -Meditation can support healing on many levels emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physical. -We identify with the mind instead of the soul -Disconnection is sometimes part of growth -We've been conditioned to look outside ourselves Roshney will be guiding a beautiful meditation with Archangel Michael, Archangel Chamuel, and Archangel Raphael to help release emotions that are stopping us from moving forward.  And she will be drawing oracle cards from the Golden Future deck live on the call. Roshney's Special Offers: https://awakentohappinessnow.com/s40roshney/ #shefaliburns , #awakentohappinessnow, #healing, #energy, #transformation, #consciousness, #love, #consciousliving, #joy, #empowerment, #wellness, #spirituality, #spiritualawakening, #awareness, #roshneymistry

Sometimes, reconnection rather than divorce is the ideal solution to marriage issues. In this episode, Mardi Winder is joined by Dr. Lee Baucom, noted marriage expert and author, to help listeners consider their choices around marriage, divorce, and the potential for new relationships. As the creator of the Save the Marriage system and a seasoned therapist, Lee brings both personal and professional perspectives to the discussion, reflecting on how witnessing divorce in his extended family inspired his dedication to supporting couples. He shares that while not every marriage can, or should, be saved, taking the time to deeply reflect on such a significant decision is crucial, especially since the effects can ripple outward through families and communities.Throughout the episode, Mardi and Lee explore why so many marriages encounter difficulty. Lee explains that most couples, after the excitement and effort of courtship, often unintentionally “pause” their relationship in favor of work, parenting, or other demands, believing they can simply return to their connection later. This well-intentioned strategy, he points out, usually fails, relationships aren't static, and when crucial connections are neglected, couples often drift apart without realizing it.Lee introduces his framework of three core types of connection: physical, emotional, and spiritual. While most people recognize the importance of physical closeness and emotional support, he highlights how the deeper, ongoing sharing of spiritual values, dreams, and fears is often overlooked. The conversation covers practical approaches for rebuilding connections, even when only one partner feels motivated to try. Lee shares how small, low-pressure invitations, such as taking a walk or sharing an everyday moment, can create opportunities for closeness without overwhelming a reluctant spouse.About the Guest:Dr. Lee Baucom is the creator of the Save The Marriage System, and an expert on thriving in life, as well as in relationships. He is the author of 7 books, the host of a podcast, and a frequent guest across media. He recently launched the Un-Pause App. In his personal life, he has been married for 37 years, has two adult children, and one side-kick dog. In his free time, he paddle boards, hikes, and plays pickleball.To connect with Lee:Website: http://UnPauseYourMarriage.com Podcast: http://SaveTheMarriage.com/podcastAbout the HostMardi Winder is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce. Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".Connect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@divorcecoach4womenThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast...

Why do so many marriages and families drift apart—even when there's still love?In Episode 104 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis unpack the real reasons connection fades over time. From simple ignorance, to misplaced priorities, to misunderstanding emotional capacity, they explain why families don't disconnect overnight—but slowly, unintentionally, and quietly.In this episode, you'll learn:Why connection is never neutral — it's either growing or shrinkingHow “being busy” masks deeper relationship issuesWhy financial provision alone doesn't create emotional closenessHow misunderstanding capacity damages marriage and parentingWhy connection must be fought for in today's distracted worldThis conversation is honest, faith-centered, and deeply practical for parents who want stronger marriages and deeper connection with their kids.

What if humanity's greatest strength — rational thought — is also the source of our deepest disconnection?In his book "How The Rational Mind Repressed The Emotional Mind Into Submission Once We Got The Spoken Word", engineer, philosopher, and systems thinker Chet Shupe explores how emotional intelligence once guided human life — and how the rise of language, laws, and rational systems slowly displaced that ancient wisdom. Drawing on evolutionary insight, psychology, spirituality, and cultural reflection, Shupe challenges the assumption that reason alone should govern human behavior.We discuss: How emotional intelligence shaped early human connection The hidden cost of civilization and social systems The origins of shame, disconnection, and spiritual mistrust What it means to rediscover emotional wisdom in the modern world Shupe's work invites us to question long-held beliefs about progress, morality, and belonging — not with easy answers, but with deep reflection and human compassion.This is a powerful conversation for anyone who feels something essential has been lost — and is searching for what it truly means to be human.AMAZONhttps://www.spiritualfreedompress.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/kccs.mp3    

This episode is brought to you by Strong Coffee Company, Supp Co, and WHOOP. In this episode of Ever Forward Radio, psychologist and addiction expert Dr. Adi Jaffe reframes addiction, compulsive behavior, and self-sabotage as intelligent coping strategies rather than personal failures. He explains why labeling people as "addicts" creates shame and traps identity, how early childhood and even preverbal experiences shape adult behavior, and why most habits don't change through awareness alone. Dr. Jaffe introduces his SPARROW Behavioral Loop—stimulus, perception, activation, response, outcome—to show how emotions and bodily sensations, not events themselves, drive behavior. Together, they explore identity, responsibility without blame, growth mindset, emotional regulation, stoicism, belief systems, and why sustainable change comes from reshaping perception and nervous system responses rather than fighting behaviors directly. This conversation offers a compassionate, practical framework for breaking patterns and moving forward—without shame. Follow Adi @dradijaffe Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Addiction Is Not Your Identity 02:00 – Why Calling Someone an "Addict" Causes Harm 05:10 – The Thing Is Never the Thing 07:30 – Coping Starts Earlier Than You Remember 10:00 – Attachment, Safety, and Early Nervous System Wiring 14:45 – Resilience vs. Disconnection 17:20 – It's Not Your Fault, But It Is Your Responsibility 19:50 – The Sphere of Control Framework 23:30 – Perception Shapes Reality 25:45 – Introducing the SPARROW Behavioral Loop 29:15 – Why Awareness Alone Doesn't Change Behavior 33:00 – Emotional Menus & Coping Patterns 35:20 – Changing Beliefs to Reduce Triggers 38:40 – Stoicism, Detachment & Emotional Regulation 41:30 – Identity Change Without All-or-Nothing Thinking 44:50 – Becoming Someone Who Can Change 48:05 – Choosing Your Hard 49:30 – How to Know You're on the Right Path ----- Episode resources: 15% off organic coffee and lattes with code CHASE at https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com FREE supplement companion app at https://www.Supp.Co/everforward  $30 off physical activity tracker 5.0 at https://www.Join.WHOOP.com/everforward Watch and subscribe on YouTube Learn more at AdiJaffe.com

In today's episode, we connect with Dr. Scott Eilers to discuss his upcoming book, The Light Between the Leaves: 6 Truths Your Therapist Won't Tell You About Healing Depression and Trauma, set for release in April 2026. Known as "The Depression Doctor," Dr. Scott is a clinical psychologist who has spent decades working with people whose depression, trauma, and emotional disconnection don't fully respond to conventional approaches. Drawing from both his professional work and his own lived experience with severe depression and self-isolation, Dr. Scott shares how his healing journey led him beyond traditional therapy models — toward nontraditional paths like reconnecting with nature, rebuilding emotional safety, and addressing the internal systems that quietly block recovery… This discussion delves into: Why joy, comfort, and connection can feel inaccessible even when life seems "fine" on the outside. Why positive moments fade quickly while emotional lows feel permanent. The hidden patterns that sustain certain forms of depression and trauma. What actually helps restore emotional connection and long-term healing. Ready to take a deeper look at the reality of depression? Hit play to hear how Dr. Scott challenges surface-level solutions and offers a more integrated, human approach to healing. Click here to connect with Dr. Scott and his work!

It's time to build your family's future on a foundation of true health and freedom. Join us at Future Foundations—because your future generations deserve the best start to the mission that will outlive us… Check it out here. Use code FREEDOM25 for 25% off!    Whether you're looking for tinctures, topicals or teas or a deeper connection to your INNATE healing capacity, Noble Task Homestead is here to serve you. Join the movement. Visit NobleTaskHomestead.com/noblestan today and enjoy a 10% discount on your order.   San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. We can't wait to experience miracles with you!   Welcome to a new episode of the Future Generations Podcast! In this conversation, Dr. Stanton Hom sits down with Andi Lew—TV host, wellness educator, longtime chiropractic advocate, and author of Treasured Chest and Connected. Together they unpack breast implant illness, the emotional trauma that often precedes augmentation, and the profound healing that can occur after explant. Andi shares her personal near-death journey, how she created a global movement of women "returning to their divine, organic state," and why chiropractors must consider implants when patients aren't getting better. This is a powerful, paradigm-shifting episode about body autonomy, trauma healing, and generational freedom.   Highlight: "I've created a movement of women who are returning home to their divine, organic states again, getting ready to shed and removing their breast implants."   "The spine truly is the window to your health, and when we remove this inflammatory driver, the body finally says, 'I can breathe again.'"   "Some people don't want the truth, and that has to be okay. You move on to the next door of the burning building."   "The power that makes the body heals the body. Chiropractic adjustments don't cure; they facilitate the body's ability to adapt."   Timestamps: 00:03 – Introduction: Why breast implants are finally front and center 01:18 – Andi Lew's story, Treasured Chest, and her explant movement 03:14 – Chiropractic blind spot and why some patients don't get better 04:43 – Trauma, the heart, and "treasured chest" 09:48 – Disconnection, programming, and the "Forever Customer" model 13:37 – Generational trauma and reinterpreting the trigger for implants 17:58 – The shocking origin story of breast implants 24:41 – Attachment parenting, breastfeeding, and early-life connection 28:00 – Edward Bernays, propaganda, and how health is sold to us 36:23 – Reggie Gold, innate intelligence, and Andy's mission through chiropractic Resources:   Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!   Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom  Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/    Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc  Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/    Links:    https://www.thehivemethod.co/ https://www.instagram.com/thehivemethod.co   About Andi Lew Andi Lew is a highly qualified and sought after wellness expert presenter. She's a best selling author with 10 books and created a movement for women to remove their breast implants with her book, Treasured Chest. An Australian extraordinary talent, living in LA, she hosts Well to Do podcast and is a regular on shows like NBC's Access Hollywood, CBS LA and Today Show!  People often think she's 15 years younger and a vitalistic 52 year old certified food, lifestyle and wellness coach means she's inspired millions with her education and coaching.    Social links:  https://www.instagram.com/andi.lew?igsh=MThqYWJoNzg4ajZ4dg==  https://www.instagram.com/well.to.do_podcast?igsh=MWs0YnRhMXVweDBs  The desire to go off grid and have the ability to grow your own food has never been stronger than before. No matter the size of your property, Food Forest Abundance can help you design a regenerative layout that utilizes your resources in the most synergistic and sustainable manner. 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Are you a mom who does everything, holds it all together, and still feels disconnected from your partner? In this episode of The Heart AF Podcast, Chelsea VanBuskirk explores how energy—not effort—is often the missing link in modern marriages and long-term relationships. This episode dives into the emotional and energetic patterns many women fall into after years of caregiving, overfunctioning, and silently carrying the mental load. Chelsea breaks down how resentment, burnout, and disconnection don't come from a lack of love—but from chronic self-abandonment and unmet needs. You'll learn why love doesn't respond to demands, control, or quiet bitterness—but instead to clarity, softness, emotional safety, and aligned boundaries. Chelsea explains how overgiving and doing it all can unintentionally teach your partner to step back, and how shifting your energetic presence can transform how support, intimacy, and partnership show up in your relationship. This episode offers practical, grounded examples of how to: Stop overfunctioning without guilt Ask for support in a way that invites connection instead of conflict Shift from resentment to self-alignment Create emotional safety without shrinking yourself Trust your partner to step forward by learning how to step back Strengthen your relationship through feminine energy, boundaries, and appreciation If you're a mom in your late 30s or 40s who feels exhausted, unseen, or emotionally disconnected in your marriage, this episode will help you reclaim your power, soften your nervous system, and create space for love to meet you where you are. This is a powerful conversation about burnout recovery, emotional boundaries, feminine energy, and rebuilding connection in long-term relationships—starting with you. Connect with me: www.instagram.com/chelsea.vanbuskirk www.facebook.com/chelsea.vanbuskirk

In this episode, I'm talking to high-performing women who feel disconnected from their bodies… not just physically, but energetically and emotionally too. If you've gone months or years avoiding mirrors and photos, skipping workouts, ignoring hunger or fatigue cues, hiding in your clothes, or outsourcing your worth to the scale, this episode is for you. You're not broken, but you are checked out. And it's time to check back in. I walk you through a four-phase reconnection framework designed to help you gently and powerfully rebuild trust with your body without guilt, shame, or extreme overcorrection. This is about moving away from punishment and into partnership. I want you to become the woman who doesn't just look good, but actually feels good in her skin again. We talk about honesty without shame, why performative discipline keeps women stuck, how to rebuild safety through pace and structure, why micro-commitments matter more than massive overhauls, and how reclaiming your personal standards is the key to lasting confidence and embodiment. This episode is an invitation to reconnect, not by going backward, but by doing it better this time. In this episode, I cover: Why high-performing women disconnect from their bodies Honesty without shame vs guilt spirals Compassion and accountability Performative discipline vs embodied discipline Pace, ramping, and evaluation for sustainable change Why extreme resets and challenges fail Micro-commitments and rebuilding self-trust Reclaiming personal standards without punishment Choice points and self-leadership Moving from punishment to partnership with your body   For the high-achieving hot girls that want to recover better, support glowier skin, and promote longevity through better cellular health, get 20% off your first order of Mitopure and make wellness easier than ever. Fitness, health, and holistic wellness for $22/month Interested in a luxury 1:1 online health coaching experience? Look no further than FENIX ATHLETICA, where we fuse science and soul for life-long transformation (inside AND out). For the high-achieving hot girls that want to recover better, support glowier skin, and promote longevity through better cellular health, get 20% off your first order of Mitopure and make wellness easier than ever. Follow me on Instagram Follow EMBody Radio on Instagram

Carina Round discusses the new Puscifer album "Normal Isn't", their creative partnership, how motherhood transformed her songwriting, the emotional experience of revisiting The Disconnection and much more. Topics Include: New Puscifer album "Normal Isn't" and concert film drop February 6th Puscifer described as dark multimedia project with interconnecting 20-year storyline New characters introduced: Belendia Black, Fanny Gray, the Synth Whisperer Writing began post-Existential Reckoning; Mat keeps a magical idea folder Maynard learned Logic software, contributed more initial musical sketches this time Carina waits for lyrics—word rhythms shape her vocal approach entirely Mat masters specific gear per album: Fairlight, Synclavier, custom guitars Carina sang through Eventide effects unit, letting it shape melodies Mat designs all stage plots, lighting, and visual concepts himself Carina recently started improv classes—facing her worst nightmare on purpose Mat discovered her at LA show; V is for Vagina hooked her Maynard conveys mood clearly while leaving lyrics open to interpretation Humbling River audition taught her: no preciousness about ideas here Maynard's response—"as long as it doesn't interfere with me"—was freeing Having an eight-year-old son completely changed her creative process Revisiting The Disconnection live revealed surprising wisdom in her youth Music became her way to connect rather than dissociate emotionally She bootlegged her own Interscope album just to have it on vinyl Kids today skip songs constantly—no commitment to full album journeys Rare Ocean Blue pressing was a happy accident—only 13 copies exist High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide

We live in a world that keeps promising connection… yet so many of us feel more unseen, more isolated, and more anxious than ever. This week's message digs into why that is — and what Jesus offers that our screens, our schedules, and even our smartest technology can't replicate. If you've been feeling the weight of disconnection (or you're watching someone you love drift into it), this one will speak straight to the places we usually keep hidden. There's a better way to be human — and a better way to be together — and we're going there in this sermon.

We live in a world that keeps promising connection… yet so many of us feel more unseen, more isolated, and more anxious than ever. This week's message digs into why that is — and what Jesus offers that our screens, our schedules, and even our smartest technology can't replicate. If you've been feeling the weight of disconnection (or you're watching someone you love drift into it), this one will speak straight to the places we usually keep hidden. There's a better way to be human — and a better way to be together — and we're going there in this sermon.

In this episode of the NeuroVeda podcast, we sit down with Sujatha Reddy, LPC, BC-TAM, BAMS, a deeply experienced mental health clinician and Ayurvedic practitioner whose work bridges ancient wisdom and modern therapeutic practice. Sujatha is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado and Ohio, a Licensed Natural Medicine Facilitator in Colorado, a Board-Certified Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine practitioner, certified psychedelic-assisted psychotherapist, holosomatic breathwork therapist, and yoga therapist. With over 35 years of Ayurvedic practice in the U.S. and 25 years in the mental health field, she brings a rare depth of perspective to the conversation. She is the founder and executive director of Ayumind LLC and Heartland Wellness PLLC, and also owns a Humanly mental health franchise in Lakewood, Colorado.Together, we explore the Ayurvedic understanding of mental health as a metabolic and systemic process rather than a standalone diagnosis. Sujatha explains the concept of the koshas, the layers of self, and how disconnection across these layers contributes to anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. She shares how the gunas shape our mental and emotional states, and how practices like breathwork, meditation, mantra, yoga therapy, and personalized Ayurvedic protocols can release stored trauma and restore balance. This episode offers a powerful look at truly integrative mental health care, blending Ayurveda, Western psychology, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy to address root causes rather than symptoms, while emphasizing the importance of resilience, community, and reconnection to self in healing.TakeawaysAyurveda views mental health as a metabolic disorder.The mind is interconnected with the body and spirit.Understanding the koshas helps in addressing mental health.Disconnection from self leads to anxiety and depression.Breathwork can release trauma stored in the body.The gunas influence our mental and emotional states.Personalized programs are essential for mental health.Holistic approaches integrate body, mind, and spirit.Ayurvedic practices can enhance resilience and well-being.Community and social engagement are vital for mental health.

Another episode from the season Booknotes, where Pilar shares the notes she made while reading a book, allowing new insights to emerge spontaneously behind the microphone. In today's episode: Part 1 Pilar shares her booknotes from:  Make Time: How to focus on what happens every day by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky Four Thousand Weeks: Embrace your limits. Change your life. Make your four thousand weeks count by Oliver Burkman "The technologies we use to try to 'get on top of everything' always fail us, in the end, because they increase the size of the 'everything' of which we're trying to get on top."   And don't forget to check out Connection and Disconnection in Remote Teams, the book! Part 2: Personal Updates Pilar is reading this novel, which she's really enjoying: In a Good Light by Clare Chambers An announcement: Pilates for Remote Workers is in the making… Feedback has come through for All the World's a Workplace Pilar has to go back to re-writing the cozy mystery in third person… pilarwrites.com

Please join Samantha ad Denise as they welcome Dr. Stacy Jagger, a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, and speaker specializing in digital detox, child development, and family connection. Known as “Dr. Sassy,” she’s also the author of “30 Day Blackout,” and the creator of The Mountain Method to help families heal, reconnect, and thrive through creativity, play-based therapy, and digital detox strategies.  Dr. Jagger shares her insights on how excessive screen time is affecting children’s development and mental health. She emphasizes the importance of returning to a natural environment of creativity and connection, advocating for her ’30 Day Blackout’ challenge, which encourages families to disconnect from screens to foster deeper relationships and creativity. Dr. Jagger also discusses the alarming effects of screen time on brain development, particularly in young children, and the need for a balanced approach to technology use in family life. Stacy has compiled all of her expertise in working with families into a course. It's called “The Mountain Method” and walks families through the 3-6 month healing process, including a digital detox. The course is $1000 with the option to work with Stacy or someone on her team as a “Sherpa” guide for another $1500 / 6 session coaching package.  Life changing for families struggling with disconnection and digital overwhelm.  For more information: www.themountainmethod.com www.dr.sassy.com Book: 30 Day Blackout: How to help your kids turn off the screen and turn to their family

There are some conversations you record where you know right away that they're going to land differently. In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Julie Merriman, a therapist, professor, and longtime advocate for helpers who are quietly burning out. We talk about something that hits close to home for many of us in this profession: what happens when we're really good at helping everyone else, but don't know how to receive ourselves. Julie shares how so many therapists become what she calls "floating heads of competence." We're full of knowledge, skill, and clinical insight, yet deeply disconnected from our bodies, our needs, and our sense of purpose beyond performance. We talk honestly about burnout, compassion fatigue, money, boundaries, nervous system regulation, and why private practice itself isn't what burns us out. Disconnection is. This isn't a conversation about working harder or pushing through. It's about staying human in a profession that asks a lot of us, and learning how to stay in it without losing ourselves. If you've ever felt tired in a way that rest doesn't fix, this episode is for you. Resources Mentioned In This Episode  Read the show notes here Watch on YouTube  Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free Consulting with Gordon The PsychCraft Network Profit First for Therapists Workbook Meet Dr. Julie Merriman Dr. Julie Merriman is a licensed professional counselor, counselor educator, professor, and author, and the voice behind From Burnout to Freedom—a movement helping high-achieving women in healthcare over 50 heal from burnout and reclaim their freedom. With more than 30 years of experience in clinical practice and counselor education, Dr. Merriman has trained hundreds of emerging therapists, served as an associate dean, department director, and clinical coordinator, and led CACREP accreditation work. Her scholarship and teaching span compassion fatigue, burnout, trauma-informed care, polyvagal theory, spiritual integration, and the lived experience of long-term helpers. After experiencing a profound, career-shaping burnout that ultimately contributed to her breast cancer diagnosis, Dr. Merriman rebuilt her life and work from the inside out. Today, she blends neuroscience, embodiment practices, and decades of clinical wisdom to guide women healers through identity transitions, emotional exhaustion, and the "scorched earth" season that often arrives after 50. Her podcast, From Burnout to Freedom, offers honest conversations and research-backed strategies for women who have spent a lifetime caring for everyone else and are finally ready to reclaim creativity, joy, and purpose. Dr. Merriman brings a relatable, deeply human presence to every interview. She combines academic rigor with ranch-life storytelling, humor, and a fierce commitment to helping helpers heal. Website Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Facebook

A short, gentle body scan meditation from Bart van Melik, our Teacher of the Month for January. This isn't about fixing anything or achieving some special state. It's about finding one small place in your body that feels okay—not great, just okay—and seeing what happens when you meet that experience with a little bit of kindness. Bart is a meditation teacher and psychotherapist who has trained in Insight Meditation and Buddhist psychology. He's worked extensively in clinical settings with people dealing with stress, anxiety, and harsh self-talk. He's the guiding teacher for the Community Meditation Center in New York City. Check out more meditations from Bart throughout January in the 10% with Dan Harris app. Related episodes: Buddhist Strategies for Protecting Yourself from Everyday Chaos | Bart van Melik   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  

Hey Babes,  Disconnection can happen anytime in your marriage, so today we discussed ways to help and how to talk your way through those times. We hope you enjoy! Make sure you like our page and share with family and friends.    If you need any advice, want to place an ad, or have suggestions please email us at Heybabeletschat@gmail.com Follow us on all our social media platforms:  Hey Babe Lets Chat Podcast – Facebook and YouTube  @HeyBabesPodcast  @yourgirlaliah  @Slim_wayne3

How does a man build a relationship with his sexuality that feels integral and aligned with who he truly is? And what does it take for founders and high performers to move from secrecy, compulsion, and shame into a place of integrity and emotional clarity in their intimate lives?In this conversation, Bjoern and I explore a subject many founders and leaders wrestle with quietly, often in isolation.We look at how, within the entrepreneurial world, many men carry internal conflict, shame, or secrecy around their sexuality.For many founders and high performers, the harder they chase external achievement at the cost of themselves and their relationships, the more disconnected they consequently become from their emotional life, their needs, and their deeper self.In this episode, discover:How early conditioning shapes a man's relationship with his sexuality, creating shame, suppression, and a split identity through messages about what is acceptable or notHow many men perform as the “good man” who holds everything together, while having no place for the parts they learned to hide, leading to secrecy, acting out, and deeper disconnectionWhy this dynamic hits founders and high performers particularly hardThe impact of porn, how both Bjoern and I relate to it today, and how I moved through a 15 year porn addictionHow many men become hyper sexual yet deeply under intimate, craving nurturance without having a model to receive itHow men can repattern their sexuality in a practical way, with both Bjoern and me sharing honestly from our own journeysHow to own desire without shame, integrate the parts of ourselves we were taught to reject, and bring our sexuality into relationship consciously and with integrityAt its core, this episode is about transforming the way we relate to our sexuality as men.It is a journey of reclaiming the potency sexuality holds and integrating it into your life in a grounded and aligned way.It is about maturing in the places where unhealed parts still drive the show, taking responsibility for your shadows, and bringing more clarity, depth, and safety into your intimate life and into your leadership, allowing you to feel more peace, more passion, and more potency.If you are a man who feels confused, ashamed, or disconnected from your desire, or you long to live with more sexual integrity, confidence, and truth, this episode is for you—Connect with Alex Lehmann:

In this powerful conversation, Michael Rearden sits down with Samantha Kane, Conscious Guide and Certified Holistic Life Coach, to explore the importance of self-awareness in a fast-paced and overstimulated world. Samantha explains how constant rushing disconnects us from our emotions, intuition, and authentic self—leading to stress, confusion, and loss of personal direction.Together, they dive into themes of self-discovery, slowing down, inner connection, authenticity, unlearning societal programming, nervous system awareness, and the profound ripple effect of our energy on others. Samantha shares how being present, grounding yourself, and reconnecting with your inner truth can shift your entire life trajectory.This episode serves as a meaningful guide for anyone seeking clarity, emotional grounding, and a deeper connection with their authentic self.What You'll Learn in This Episode-What conscious guidance means and why self-awareness matters-How rushing through life disconnects us from our emotions-The importance of slowing down and being fully present-The difference between material happiness and inner peace-How unlearning societal programming leads to authenticity-Why our energy affects the people around us-The role of writing as a tool for self-reflection-How the nervous system influences stress and groundedness-Why healing is nonlinear and deeply personal-How reconnecting with intuition can lead to better choicesKey Takeaways✅ Conscious guidance begins with deep self-awareness✅ Our fast-paced world creates emotional disconnection✅ Presence is essential for genuine growth and well-being✅ Slowing down helps us truly face ourselves✅ Time and healing are nonlinear✅ Society conditions us to forget our natural capabilities✅ Disconnection often comes from attaching to roles and expectations✅ Writing is a grounding tool for clarity and reflection✅ The nervous system shapes how we experience life✅ We are capable of handling our emotions✅ Every life experience is a lesson✅ Unlearning societal programming leads to authenticity✅ Our energy influences others around us✅ Happiness is not defined by material success✅ Self-discovery is a personal and ongoing journey✅ Intuition must be trusted and strengthened✅ The journey matters as much as the outcome✅ Everyone can grow, change, and enhance their lifeGuest Links — Samantha KaneWebsite: https://www.rootswingswellness.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootswingswellnessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootswingswellnessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-kane-78b870bTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rootswingswellnessExplore More with Michael ReardenWebsite: https://revenconcepts.com/Podcast: https://coachinginsessioSend us a MessageSupport the showWebsite: www.Revenconcepts.comEmail: Coachinginsession@gmail.com Youtube: @Revenconcepts Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with others who would benefit from it!

Ever felt that ache of reaching out endlessly, yet still standing alone in a crowded room? You're not alone, true connection is the heartbeat nonprofits are missing right now.In this episode of Shifts in 2026, Susan McPherson, author of The Lost Art of Connecting and Founder + CEO of McPherson Strategies—returns with her signature warmth and wisdom to explore the deeper meaning of connection in today's world. Together, they dive into the "reconnection era," shifting nonprofits from communication overload to dialog that rebuilds trust, sparks belonging, and tackles the loneliness epidemic head-on.Susan shares eye-opening stats, candid truths on AI's limits, and a heartfelt playbook—from leading with twice-as-much listening and empathy, to simple local salons, skills-based volunteering, and brave vulnerability. It's honest, hilarious, and that rare human spark that leaves you lighter and ready to show up differently.If you're craving deeper ties with your team, donors, and community, this one's pure gold.Episode Highlights: Understanding Loneliness and Disconnection (04:25)Evolving Perspectives on Connection (12:11)Shifting from Communication to Connection (15:41)Actionable Steps for Nonprofit Leaders (24:06)Susan's One Good Thing + Homework (25:00)Episode Shownotes: www.wearforgood.com/episode/672//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi

What happens when relationship doubt feels so real you believe you have to leave? In this episode of Awaken Into Love, Kiyomi sits down with Cameron to explore his lived experience with Relationship OCD (ROCD), from the moment doubt appeared early in his relationship, to the shame, emotional suppression, and fear that followed. Cameron shares what it was like navigating ROCD as a man, including the pressure to "stay strong," the belief that emotions were something to fix, and the deep confusion that arises when love and anxiety collide. Together, we explore why ROCD feels so convincing, how disconnection can feel genuinely threatening, and what shifted when Cameron stopped trying to solve his thoughts and instead began allowing his emotions. It's an honest, human conversation about learning to sit with discomfort, softening self-judgment, and discovering a more grounded way of relating to yourself and to your partner. This episode is for you if: ROCD or relationship anxiety feels too real to ignore You feel pressure to know how you feel at all times Disconnection in relationships feels threatening You've struggled with shame around emotions You want to hear a man's real, lived experience with ROCD You are not broken. You are not failing. And, you are not alone. (#YANA) ✨ Want to start your healing journey? Take the FREE ROCD/Relationship Anxiety Quiz and get instant clarity on what kind of support might help you next.

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Terry Real is a therapist and best-selling author expert on male emotional health and how men can build the skills for healthy relating to others: in relationships, work, friendships and to themselves. We discuss how mixed and ever-changing messages about what masculinity is are impacting the mental and physical health of men and boys. Terry explains how learning the skill of "relationality" leads to improvements in all aspects of boys' and men's lives and shares practical tools for how to do that. We also discuss the essential role of having a close male community to build confidence and self-esteem. This conversation offers actionable guidance for boys, men and women seeking to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Waking Up: https://wakingup.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Terry Real (00:02:53) Men & Masculinity, Political vs Psychological Patriarchy, Feminism (00:07:39) Stoicism, Vulnerability, Traditional Masculinity, Emotions (00:10:50) Sponsors: BetterHelp & David (00:13:14) Masculinity Across Decades, Giving; Gratification vs Relational Joy (00:21:54) Healthy Emotional Expression, Connection & Vulnerability; Self-Esteem (00:31:17) Feeling Emotions, Tools: Asking For Help; Fights & "What Do You Need?" (00:35:10) Self-Esteem & Relationship Accountability; Criticism, Redefining Strength (00:40:47) Sponsor: AG1 (00:42:32) Healthy Criticism, Tool: Women & Articulating Needs (00:50:21) Childlike Behavior, Wise Adult & Trauma, Tool: Relational Mindfulness (00:58:11) Tool: Responsible Distance Taking; Self-Interest; Relationship "Biosphere" (01:08:14) Alcohol, Men & Friends, Loneliness, Men's Retreat (01:17:51) Fraternities, Men's Groups, Tool: Relationship vs Individual Support (01:25:39) Sponsor: Function (01:27:27) Lack of Male Friends, Hiking, Community, Teaching Young Men (01:36:11) Cannabis, Alcohol, Young Men & Purpose, Flexibility & Manliness (01:40:40) Work, Life Purpose & Men; Skillful Warriors (01:45:01) Absent Fathers; Early Childhood & Proper Nurturing; Caretaking (01:53:24) Sponsor: Waking Up (01:54:47) Women & Speaking Relationally, Objectivity Battle (01:59:02) Addiction & Disconnection, 12-Step Meetings & Fellowship (02:08:04) Pornography, Internet, Intensity vs Intimacy; Optimization (02:11:57) Tool: Families & Hanging Out; Relational Joy; Relational Recovery (02:22:29) Giving Criticism, Tools: Make Requests; Feedback Wheel (02:28:21) Gratitude, Aging; Skillful Fighting in Relationship & Repair (02:34:17) Men & Self-Esteem, Mentors, Tool: Inner Dialogue without Harshness (02:44:00) Y Chromosome, Wholeness (02:48:00) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been feeling disconnected from yourself, this episode is a reminder that nothing is wrong with you. Disconnection isn't a failure, it's a signal.In this conversation, Joe explores why so many of us feel off, scattered, or out of alignment in a world that constantly pulls our attention outward. Through the lens of awareness and the Warrior's Path, he shares why reconnection doesn't come from doing more, fixing yourself, or forcing healing practices. It comes from noticing where your awareness has gone.Joe guides listeners through a simple, embodied practice to return to the present moment using breath and the body. This episode is an invitation to stop searching for yourself and remember that awareness is always available, right here, right now.You were never disconnected. You were just distracted.Register for the Philadelphia Yoga Conference HEREFree Warrior Training -HERE

In our modern world of online “social” networking, we are in some ways more connected to one another today than ever before in human history. Yet the reported rates of loneliness are at an all time high: 60% amongst Gen X, 65% for Millennials, and as many as 67% of Gen Z report feeling lonely “often” (Cigna, 2025). Where can we turn for real connection? First, we go to God (Ps 73:23). But second, we turn to - and fold into - God's people, the Church, His prescription for our loneliness. We invite you to do just that during this sermon, and join us as we discover how “God's Community is the Cure for the World's Disconnection”.

Episode #1070 If your marriage feels more like a business arrangement than a real partnership, you're not imagining it and you're definitely not alone. In this episode, Doug sits down with his wife Erin to unpack what disconnection looks and feels like from a woman's perspective. They get real about how so many couples slowly drift apart, even when everything looks fine on the outside. Erin shares what's happening under the surface when a woman pulls away, why she might seem cold, distant, or buried in her phone, and what she's actually craving instead. This isn't theory. It's not a lecture. It's two people sharing what it's really like when the spark fades, and what can help bring it back. They talk about the quiet resentment that builds over time, how to spot the signs that things are slipping, and how to approach your partner in a way that opens the door to real connection again, not more conflict or shutdown. If you're feeling stuck, or you just know you're capable of more than a "meh" marriage, this is your starting point. You'll hear the small things that make a big difference, like how your energy impacts her more than your words. They also talk about what most men miss during postpartum and perimenopause that can quietly break the bond. It's honest, raw, and grounded in real experience, not fluff or surface-level tips. There's no sugarcoating, just clarity on what it takes to shift from surviving to actually enjoying your relationship again. And if you're tired of guessing or walking on eggshells, this episode gives you a clearer way forward. Want to fix the disconnection without long talks or dragging her to therapy? Get the free training here: https://fixmarriage.thepowerfulman.com/scales It's practical, direct, and gives you real steps to shift things now, no waiting around.

Samantha Sweetwater is a master facilitator, executive mentor, and wisdom guide who has spent three decades helping thousands navigate personal and collective transformation. Founder of Dancing Freedom, Peacebody Japan, and One Life Circle, she has trained hundreds of facilitators worldwide. She partners with leaders in technology, health, and finance to navigate awakening and align impact with regenerative futures. Samantha's work invites you to come fully alive and to remember your soul's collaboration with Gaia's Song. She has just published, True Human: Reimagining Ourselves at the End of Our World. She lives on the fog-kissed slopes of Mt. Tamalpais in Northern California.Episode Highlights▶ True Human is inspired by a dream about harmonizing with nature and our role within it▶ Technology is part of evolution, not separate from nature, though it often disrupts ecological processes▶ Disconnection is a core crisis of modern life, and community-focused kinship offers a path beyond individual heroism▶ Humans can act as a keystone species, creating reciprocal relationships that support the planet▶ The current meta crisis brings both danger and unique possibility for transformative change▶ Hope for the future rests on quality relationships, new communication platforms, and localized action▶ We are biologically wired for connection, and the story of separation no longer serves us▶Cognitive sovereignty and embodiment are essential in the age of AI, which can mimic emotion but lacks empathy▶Real-life experiences, ritual, and plant medicines support healing, joy, and mental wellbeing Samantha Sweetwater's Links & Resources▶ Website: https://www.samanthasweetwater.com/▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthasweetwater/▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnLifenment▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthasweetwater/▶ Get a free copy of Life Code available at https://www.samanthasweetwater.com/ Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz ▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: / psychedelicsandsacredmedicines

In this thought-provoking episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, sits down with fellow FNTP, Patti McCoy, Assistant Instructor at the Nutritional Therapy Association and long-time adult educator, to unpack one of the most paradigm-shifting books on mental health today: Lost Connections by Johann Hari. What if depression and anxiety are not primarily caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, but by a series of broken connections in our lives? Together, Patti and Jamie explore how this book, combined with their work in functional nutrition and the Foundations of Health, can completely reframe how we view mental health, burnout, and the endless "hustle and numb" culture so many of us are stuck in. Some Topics Touched on: Disconnection from meaningful work, other people, meaningful values, childhood trauma, status and respect, the natural world, etc., and how all of this shows up as very real symptoms in the body: depression, anxiety, chronic stress, poor sleep, blood sugar swings, and "feeling like a shell" of yourself Many people are told, "Your brain is broken, here's a pill," and are given an SSRI instead of being asked, "What happened to you—and when did this start?" How childhood trauma and ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) can shape the HPA axis, stress response, food relationships, and long-term health The impact of intergenerational trauma, and how science now shows that stress imprints can be passed down biologically through both mother and father The "dash lights" on your body's dashboard and why symptoms (including nausea, anxiety, insomnia, low mood) are messages, not design flaws to be suppressed How screens, constant notifications, and the pressure to respond to everyone all the time are quietly eroding our capacity for deep connection, quiet, and repair Coping mechanism: alcohol, sugar, shopping, scrolling, gaming, pornography, or Netflix - and how these become nurseries for more trauma and disconnection How the Foundations of Health: digestion, blood sugar regulation, a nutrient-dense diet, sleep, stress management, hydration, and movement - create the biological stability we need to heal Marriage and relationships in the age of screens – the difference between being in the same room and actually being together The loneliness of remote work and why some of us didn't realize how much we needed daily in-person interaction until it was gone The loss of third spaces and micro-communities after COVID Why "busy" has become a bizarre badge of honor, and how Distraction Detox and intentional boundaries around technology can restore sanity and presence Resources Mentioned: Book – "Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions" by Johann Hari Book – "Molecules of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind–Body Medicine" by Candace B. Pert, PhD Book – "Childhood Under Siege" by Joel Bakan   Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA) Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) program PHWC program (Professional health/wellness certification track referenced in the episode) NTA – Foundations of Healing Course A course for anyone who wants to understand and apply the Foundations of Health: nutrient-dense diet, digestion, blood sugar, stress, and sleep NTA Health The clinical arm of the Nutritional Therapy Association, offering care rooted in foundational, root-cause principles JOIN A WEBINAR to Learn More!   Episode 4: Bio-Individuality Episode 21: STRESS!!! How It Impacts Your Brain and Body Distraction Detox Series: Ep 51: Death By Distraction - Rewire Your Rhythms, Restore Your Health Ep 52: The Hidden Health Cost of Distraction Ep 55: Distraction Detox - Dizzy Busy and Dying Inside Ep 56: Distraction Detox - Cluttered Spaces, Cluttered Brains Ep 57: Distraction Detox - THE MONSTER (Jamie's Favorite) Ep 58: Distraction Detox - Live Immediately   Follow, leave reviews, and comment directly on Spotify. We love hearing from you!

We're back with a new listener AMA, and this one goes deep into the heart of what so many of you have been asking about lately: healing, forgiveness, energetic boundaries, and what it really means to stay aligned when life throws you lessons you never asked for. As always, it's just me and my wife, Alyson Charles Storey, sitting down at home to explore your questions with honesty, humor, and a whole lot of spiritual perspective.In this conversation, we unpack what forgiveness actually looks like—especially when the other person never takes accountability. We talk about how to work with resentment, rumination, and intrusive thoughts without spiritually bypassing or numbing ourselves. You'll hear us dive into the difference between emotional processing and feeding old mental loops, the role of humility in resolving conflict, and why “letting go” is often more about moment-to-moment surrender than a single breakthrough.We also get into questions around shamanic perspective, karmic lessons, and how to discern when an experience has alchemized into wisdom versus when it's still asking for attention. Along the way, we touch on rituals, inner work, and the spiritual tools we each turn to—plus plenty of personal stories, laughter, and real-life marriage moments.Thank you to every listener who submitted a question. Your curiosity and vulnerability shape these episodes, and we're grateful to walk this path with you. Keep the questions coming for the next AMA. Get Alyson's Animal Power book and deck, plus free guided drumming shamanic journey to meet your power animal, at alysoncharles.com/animalpower.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:Element Health |  Go to elementhealthsupply.com/luke for deep discounts during their Black Friday / Cyber Monday saleBON CHARGE | Save 25% on BON CHARGE's entire product line through December 31, 2025 at boncharge.comAPOLLO NEURO | Improve sleep, focus, and calm with the Apollo wearable. Get $90 off with code LUKE at apolloneuro.com/lukeBIOPTIMIZERS | Get 25% on Bioptimizers' entire product line for Black Friday and Cyber Monday at bioptimizers.com/lukeMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) The Reality of Writing a Book: Discipline, Devotion, & Disconnection(00:20:54) “Are You a Student of Life… or at the Mercy of It?”(00:39:31) Abuse, Alchemy, & Forgiveness Without Accountability(01:06:40) Latest Discoveries & the Art of Not Caring What People Think(01:23:16) Anti-Inflammatories, Herbal Mocktails, & Winter Wellness Tools(01:34:21) “In God We Trust”: A National Motto, a Spiritual Inquiry, & a Cultural Disconnect(01:45:43) Closing the Year of the Snake & Preparing for the Fire HorseResources:• Website:

In this engaging episode of the Transform Your Mind to Transform Your Life Podcast, host Myrna Young delves into the fascinating world of relationship dynamics with experts E.J. and Tarah Kerwin. With their extensive experience in therapy, the Kerwins explore the kaleidoscope of challenges faced by couples and share insightful strategies to transform disconnected relationships into bonds of deeper intimacy. Through their innovative Relationship Renovation Center, they have dedicated their careers to guiding couples across pivotal life transitions, ensuring that love and communication remain at the forefront.Key Takeaways:The Kerwins emphasize the importance of addressing relationship challenges early, before they become insurmountable, introducing their structured Relationship Renovation model.Relationships often falter under the weight of unspoken expectations and deteriorating communication, urging couples to embrace vulnerability, articulate needs clearly, and prioritize empathy.Concerns around life transitions, like new parenthood or retirement, require intentional focus and adaptive communication strategies to foster continued relational growth and intimacy.Infidelity and deficits in emotional intimacy can be tackled through guided therapy, focusing on acceptance, vulnerability, and open-hearted communication.Website: relationshiprenovation.comPodcast: Relationship Renovation PodcastThis Episode is Sponsored by: NativePath Transform Your Skin, Hair, and Joints with Ancient Grass-Fed Collagen... Discover the life-changing effect of NativePath Collagen. RIGHT NOW, VISIT getnativepath.com/Transform FOR A SPECIAL BUNDLE DEAL AuraFrames For a limited time, visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code TRANSFORM at checkout. GoDaddyVisit Godaddy.com/GDNOW and you can get a domain and professional email plan for just $0.99/month for one year. To advertise on our podcast, visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TransformyourMindor email kriti@youngandprofiting.com See this video on The Transform Your Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MyhelpsUs/videosTo see a transcripts of this audio as well as links to all the advertisers on the show page https://myhelps.us/Follow Transform Your Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myrnamyoung/Follow Transform Your mind on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063738390977Please leave a rating and review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-your-mind/id1144973094 https://podcast.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/

Cristie craved physical intimacy with her husband, but the more she talked about it, the less she got. She tried everything she could think of: scheduling doctor visits, suggesting sex therapy, looking up solutions from marriage experts—nothing worked. She didn't feel desirable anymore. Then her husband said he wanted to leave so she could find someone who could make her happy, because he wasn't able to. Cristie was shocked. But then she stumbled on something that changed everything. She learned to relinquish control and find her own power. The transformation was almost immediate. Today, Cristie feels desired again. Their intimacy—both inside the bedroom and out—is playful and easy. Her husband makes her laugh when she's tense. He plans getaways for just the two of them. He surprises her with luxury gifts that make her feel adored. Their marriage is full of warmth and constant laughter. If you're craving physical intimacy and it's pushing him away further, Cristie's story shows exactly what to do instead. Download the FREE Adored Wife Roadmap now and start transforming your relationship today! Click here: https://lauradoyle.co/47JavzP

This episode is all about friendship—inspired by one of the best talks I've ever heard on friendship. Even if you have good friends, what I share today will help you better those friendships. And if you feel like you don't have good friends, let me encourage you by saying that you're not alone. As a society, we are the most connected and yet the loneliest we've ever been. But there's hope! So here are some thoughts on how to build healthy friendships, at any stage of life!  . . . . . Order your copy of my latest book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com  Let's keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://carlos-whittaker.kit.com/c6d25be20a  Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . NIV: Find out more at NIVApplicationBible.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices