Podcasts about Disconnection

What happens when nonprofits stop centering funders and start centering relationships?In this week's episode of Nonprofit Nation, Julia sits down with Jacob Adams, founder of Inner Spark Learning Lab, to unpack what he calls the “Disconnection Crisis” — a pattern showing up across education, philanthropy, and social impact work. Drawing from years of experience working with more than 40,000 Black and Brown young people in South Central and East Los Angeles, Jacob shares why so many traditional reform models fail to create lasting change and what becomes possible when organizations build systems rooted in trust, listening, and authentic community partnership.Together, they explore: ✨ Why transactional fundraising weakens long-term impact ✨ How disconnection shapes philanthropy and funding decisions ✨ What authentic community partnership really looks like ✨ Why relationship-centered leadership matters more than ever ✨ How nonprofits can stay mission-aligned while navigating funding pressuresThis thoughtful and inspiring conversation challenges conventional nonprofit narratives and offers a refreshing framework for leaders who want to deepen trust, strengthen impact, and rethink how meaningful change actually happens.

For years, the assumption was that the world would only become more digital — more connected, more automated, more dependent on screens. And yet, in recent years, there seems to have been a subtle shift in the opposite direction. Vinyl records are thriving, physical books remain popular, wired headphones and MP3 players are back, and younger generations increasingly talk about wanting more intentional, less connected experiences. So, where do mechanical watches fit into all of this? In this episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho is joined by Daan and Thomas to discuss whether this broader craving for the analog could point toward a healthy future for mechanical watches. The conversation touches on digital fatigue, analog objects, and why these slightly more impractical things can sometimes feel more meaningful than ever. 

Have you ever wondered why your brain feels like it's working against you when actually, it might just be waiting for you to understand it?This week I'm joined by Dr. Hannah Critchlow, neuroscientist, Cambridge University researcher, and author of 21st Century Brain, and this conversation genuinely shifted something for me.Hannah has a way of taking the science of your brain and making it feel like something you can actually use, today. Not in a "10 steps to fix yourself" way.What we explore together:Why does your brain fear uncertainty more than pain itself, and what does that mean for how you handle stress and change?Did you know emotional intelligence is a bigger predictor of life satisfaction than IQ, and that it can actually be trained?How is your gut shaping your mood, your empathy, and even how kind you are to complete strangers?What are sleep, nutrition, and movement really doing for your brain, and why do amino acids matter so much at night?Why is walking in nature one of the most underrated tools for emotional regulation?What does the rise of AI relationships mean for real human connection, and what are we at risk of losing?Why is curiosity our greatest superpower, and how do we protect it?Love, Sarah Ann

Break your patterns of self-betrayal, overexplaining, and overthinking in your relationship for good. Join the Collective:https://linkly.link/2jrKc   The Rapid Relationship Pattern Assessment ($111) Get it here:  https://linkly.link/2i1u3 Connect with Leanne on Social Media:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/awakeningwomenofficial/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/awakeningwomenofficial/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theevolvedfeminine and https://www.youtube.com/@awakeningwomenofficial Website: leanneoaten.com    Leanne Oaten is a former Registered Professional Counsellor with a background in Counselling Psychology and has over 13 years of experience counselling and coaching women. This podcast is for high-achieving CEO, entrepreneurial women who refuse to settle in a life that looks successful on the outside but feels empty on the inside. If you're juggling business, career, family, and a relationship that doesn't light you up while secretly craving more freedom, more abundance, and more joy - this is the podcast for you. I help women reclaim their power, build unshakable self-trust, and create the kind of life they no longer want to escape from. We're not here to hustle harder or burn it all down, we're reinventing ourselves and our lives from power. We're no longer focused on changing men, or fixing ourselves for men,  we are building for ourselves so that we never settle again. We're here to make power moves with ease, and feminine energy that attracts everything you want without losing yourself in the process. So if you're ready to stop waiting for him to change, stop negotiating your worth, and start embodying the woman you want to be, welcome home. Let's dive in.   Narcissistic Abuse | Intimate Relationships | Marriage | Dating | Divorce | Midlife | Parenting | Holistic Healing  

When we try to fix what's happening around us, we forget to look at what's happening within us.What if the root of stress, burnout, anxiety, and even conflict isn't external at all?WHAT IF IT'S THE DISCONNECT BETWEEN YOUR MIND, YOUR HEART, AND YOUR BODY?Inside every one of us lives three powerful forces:

When we try to fix what's happening around us, we forget to look at what's happening within us.What if the root of stress, burnout, anxiety, and even conflict isn't external at all?WHAT IF IT'S THE DISCONNECT BETWEEN YOUR MIND, YOUR HEART, AND YOUR BODY?Inside every one of us lives three powerful forces:

Have you ever sat right next to your partner on the couch, completely silent, and realized you felt entirely alone? It is a heartbreaking sensation, but I want you to take a deep breath: you are not alone in this experience, and it doesn't mean your relationship is broken. This is really common, especially in military families where the pressure to keep everything looking fine is so high. In this episode, I sit down with the wonderful Dr. Sylvia Kalicinski, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of Lonely AF: A Therapist's No BS Guide to Feeling Less Alone. Together, we explore how our fast-paced lives, childhood emotional survival strategies, and systemic pressures keep us trapped in an artificial "busyness" just to avoid the painful ache of loneliness. >>>Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to get all the future episodes and help the podcast be found by others who would benefit the most.  Take the 3-minute Relationship Clarity Quiz  Read the show notes for this episode here. 

“Are you a binge eater?”This is a question that often creates immediate resistance. Most people quickly say no — because the way binge eating has been defined in the past feels extreme, clinical, and far removed from their actual experience.But in this episode, I'm breaking that definition open.You're going to understand what binge eating actually is — in a way that has nothing to do with how much food you eat, and everything to do with your nervous system, your patterns, and your relationship with control.And most importantly, you will learn how to stop binge eating — not through more discipline or restriction, but by addressing what is actually driving the behavior underneath it.1. Why Most People Don't Relate to the Term “Binge Eating”Most of us were taught that binge eating looks like:Large quantities of food in one sittingLoss of control followed by purging or over-exercisingSo if that's not your experience, it's easy to dismiss the label entirely.But what if the real definition is simpler?Binge eating is any behavior where your actions are out of alignment with your intentions.2. Out of Integrity Around FoodBinge eating isn't about how much you eat.It's about moments like:“I wasn't going to eat that… but I did”Repeated snacking without awarenessEating past fullness without noticingNighttime eating you feel pulled intoWhether it happens in one sitting or throughout the day, the pattern is the same:Disconnection from intention.3. The Restriction–Binge CycleMany people unknowingly create the cycle themselves:Strict rulesHigh discipline“Being good” all weekFollowed by loss of controlThis often turns into:Cheat meals → cheat weekendsDiet → rebound eatingControl → chaosWhy?Because restriction creates scarcity, and scarcity drives urgency around food.4. Emotional Eating Is Part of the Same PatternIf you eat to regulate emotions like:StressAnxietyBoredomOverwhelmLonelinessThat is still part of the binge cycle.Because at its core, binge eating is: the movement away from discomfort and toward relief.Food becomes a tool for:NumbingEscapingSoothingDopamine relief5. This Is a Nervous System Pattern — Not a Willpower ProblemWhen you're in protection mode (fight-or-flight), your brain is wired to seek immediate relief.That means:Logic gets overriddenDiscipline becomes unreliableHabits feel automaticThis is why traditional dieting fails for so many people.6. Why Control Doesn't WorkMore structure does not fix the pattern.In fact, it often strengthens it.Because the real issue isn't food.It's the nervous system's relationship with:SafetyEmotionRegulationUntil that changes, the cycle repeats.7. The First Step to Food FreedomBefore changing what you eat, you first shift how your system responds to food.That means:Reducing urgencyRebuilding safety around eatingInterrupting the binge-response loopOnce that happens, everything changes naturally:Less obsessionMore clarityEasier choicesSustainable habits8. The Real TransformationFood freedom doesn't come from more control.It comes from: regulation → awareness → alignmentDownload my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

Jonathan Pageau (  @JonathanPageau  ) and Dr. John Vervaeke (  @johnvervaeke  ) talk about the current state of Artificial Intelligence.Midwestuary Conference Video Repository -  @Midwestuary2025  We mention Tiago Faleiro, Larry Ellison, artificial intelligence, large language models, AI plateau, model collapse, technical debt, cognitive debt, relevance realization, Moloch problem, human wisdom, classical education, automated bureaucracy, vice quantification, Flynn effect, IQ decline, AI alignment, silicon sage, Golem narrative, technology ethics, media psychology, digital degradation, data cleaning, automated agents, cognitive science, philosophy of technology, Transfigured podcast, Sam, John Vervaeke, Jonathan Pageau, Thiago Felierro, Larry Ellison, Pope Francis, Joseph Tainter and more. 00:00:00 - Introduction & Setting the Table00:01:46 - John's Opening: The Plateau & Disconnection of LLMs00:07:25 - Jonathan's Opening: The Threat to Gen Z & Career Paths00:09:43 - The Moloch Trap & Geopolitical Hyper-Competition00:13:55 - What is AI Decadence? (Model Collapse Explained)00:16:45 - The Superhuman Coding Illusion & Real-World Feedback Loops00:25:36 - Ontological Fumbling: Is AI a Tool or an Agent?00:33:47 - Civilizational Collapse & Automated Bureaucracy00:43:06 - The Rise of Sex Robots: Why Vice is Quantifiable and Virtue is Not00:51:56 - The Pope's Encyclical: Tower of Babel vs. Walls of Jerusalem01:04:33 - Can a Spirit Get Inside Silicon? AI as an Oracle01:14:05 - Reversing the Flynn Effect: Restoring Wisdom Through Classical Education

In Episode 144 of the Married and Connected podcast, host Kameran Alareqi sits down with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst to unpack the startling truth about men, boys, and emotional suppression.With nearly 50 years of experience, Dr. Vanderhorst explains how boys are socialized from infancy to narrow their emotional range and "swallow" their feelings—and how that childhood conditioning directly impacts your marriage today. We cover everything from the preschool phenomenon of emotional boundaries to shedding the "sticky notes" of childhood trauma that don't belong to you. Whether you are 35 or 95, this episode proves it is never too late to grow, expand your emotional vocabulary, and rebuild intimacy in your relationship.In This Episode, We Cover:The Preschool Phenomenon: Why male and female teachers react entirely differently to little boys' emotional and physical boundaries.The Broken Collarbone Story: A powerful example of how society teaches young boys to suppress pain and swallow their feelings.The Marital Disconnect: Why men excel at complex workplace problem-solving but shut down when faced with emotional problem-solving at home.Curiosity vs. Judgment: Why asking "Why do you do it that way?" is actually threatening to your partner, and how to use statements like "Tell me more" to foster real connection.The "Feeling Sheet" Strategy: How placing a simple vocabulary list on your kitchen table can help toddlers, dismissive teenagers, and grown adults identify complex emotions.Shedding Your Sticky Notes: How to use Dr. Vanderhorst's interactive journals to peel off the burdens and childhood injuries that aren't yours to carry.Key Takeaways & Quotes:"One cannot lead down a path that they have never been allowed to walk.""Men swallow feelings... If you express them, you've released it. If you don't express it, you're holding it someplace.""We have all these sticky notes on us and they don't belong to us. We need to start taking them off and letting them drop."Mentioned in this Episode:Website: Visit www.drvanderhorst.com for resources, therapy videos, and to download the free "List of Feelings" sheet.Books: Read, Reflect, Respond and her newest interactive journal, Return, Revisit, Renew (Available on Amazon and local bookstores).Upcoming Book: How to Not F Up Being a FatherSocial Media: Follow Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst on Facebook- gloria.vanderhorst.7, LinkedIn-  gloria-vanderhorst ph-d-730826b/ , and TikTok!Work with Kameran: Ready to bridge the emotional gap in your marriage? Kameran is currently accepting new couples! If you want to learn how to communicate effectively, build vulnerability, and shed the childhood baggage holding your relationship back, book your coaching spot today. (Note: There are currently only 3 spots available!)Kameran's website JOIN THE SKOOL COMMUNITY HERE!VERAFY your relationship to avoid any betrayal b/c of cheating! Support the show

Episode 1141 What happens after the argument matters just as much as the argument itself. In this episode, Doug sits down with TPM coach Sofia to talk about why so many couples stay stuck in tension, distance, and unresolved conflict and what it actually takes to reconnect afterward. They unpack why many men avoid discomfort, why "brushing it under the rug" slowly damages intimacy, and how emotional repair can happen much faster when both people feel heard and understood. Doug also shares personal stories from his own marriage, including how long periods of disconnect almost led to separation before he learned how to take responsibility, communicate differently, and rebuild connection. Sofia gives a powerful perspective on what women often experience during emotional disconnection, why loneliness builds when issues go ignored, and how simple things like honesty, humor, emotional safety, and curiosity can completely shift the dynamic in a relationship. Together, they break down what healthy repair actually looks like after conflict and why connection is a skill most people were never taught growing up. If you've been feeling disconnected from your partner, stuck in repeated arguments, walking on eggshells, or unsure how to reconnect after conflict, this conversation will give you practical insights you can start applying right away. Get the free training here: https://thepowerfulman.com/scales Inside you'll learn why relationships lose connection over time, what creates emotional distance, and the practical steps you can take to rebuild trust, intimacy, and communication in your relationship.

What gets in the way of feeling connected to ourselves — and what does it actually take to come back? In this episode I'm joined by Marybeth Donahoe, yoga teacher and retreat leader, for a conversation about the societal and neurological forces that pull us out of alignment, the yoga tradition's model of unification across mind, body, and heart, and why intuition isn't woo — it's your body's accumulated intelligence asking to be heard. We also talk about how psychological safety and community create the conditions for genuine change, and how Marybeth and I found each other and started building something together.This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Part 2 covers the retreat itself, who it's for, and what we hope women carry home.Find Marybeth:www.rewildyoursoulretreats.comwww.mbtheyogi.comInstagram: @mbtheyogiYouTube: MB The YogiThe RetreatRewrite Your Power: Listening to Your Quiet Authority — a 7-day retreat in Mexico, co-hosted by Alex Howson and Marybeth Donahoe. Details here.rewildyoursoulretreats.com | Use code REWRITERETREAT at checkout — valid through June 21st.Questions before you commit? Email us: alex@alexhowson.com | rewildyoursoulretreats@gmail.comMentioned in this episode:Why Retreats Work: Disconnection, Body Wisdom, and the Science of Letting GoRewrite Your Power Retreat 2026This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

I ordered the French toast because it sounded exotic. It was just toasted bread decorated with stuff you'd put on a pancake. I was underwhelmed. We label all kinds of things just to make them sound better when in reality they sound the same...especially unkindness, rudeness or insensitivity.Life lived is life learned. Every experience has facts, concepts and applications.  These arestories from the eclectic life of Lonnie Jones, Licensed ProfessionalCounselor, Minister, SWAT Team Chaplain, Outdoor Enthusiast, Quixotic Jedi andholder of an honorary doctorate from the University of Adversity.  To Support this podcast projectplease send gifts via Venmo @Lonnie-Jones-19 or use Cash App$Lonniejones3006.    Please follow us and share. Want lonnie to speak at yourevent?  Contact:  lonjones@bellsouth.net Check out YouTube for thelive eye view while the episode was being recorded.  Also look for archived lessons, Skits, and videosshowing/explaining some of the rope stuff we talk about.  YouTube.com/@LonnieJones Visit www.lonniejones.org  to find links tooriginal art, swag, 550guys and the following books:"Cognitive SpiritualDevelopment: A Christ Centered Approach to Spiritual Self Esteem";"Grappling With Life. Controlling Your Inside Space";"Pedagogue" The Youth Ministry Book by Lonnie Jones; "If I Werea Mouse" a children's story written and illustrated by Lonnie Jones;"The Selfish Rill, a story about a decision" A fantasy parableby Lonnie Jones.   T-shirts, stickers, prints and other art at www.teespring.com/stores/lonnie-jones-art https://lonnie-jones-art.creator-spring.com/listing/buy-podcast-swag?products=46  #www.worldchristian.org#tkminc2001@twlakes.net #www.hcu.edu #hpcitizensfoundation.orgFaulkner.edu/kgst  graduateenrollment@faulkner.edu    

Most people dream about “giving back someday.”John Smith actually did it.After years in corporate IT, moving from Arizona to Hawaii to Illinois, John and his wife realized something was missing: community, purpose, and real human connection.So they did something radical.They started a nonprofit farm designed to grow fresh food for people facing food insecurity—and they're learning everything from scratch.But this episode isn't really about farming.It's about loneliness.Disconnection.Modern life.The quiet emptiness so many people feel after chasing success for years.And it's about what happens when you finally decide to build something that matters.In this powerful conversation, Kellan and John unpack community, technology, purpose, failure, service, family, meaning, and why helping others may be the thing that saves us.Key Takeaways:Why John and his wife launched Dizzy Goat FarmsFood insecurity and disappearing community connectionThe emotional emptiness of modern corporate lifeWhy technology can increase isolationThe importance of service and contributionLearning farming from scratchBuilding something meaningful later in lifeParenting, identity shifts, and becoming empty nestersWhy failure is necessary for growthThe future vision for Dizzy Goat FarmsCreating movements instead of chasing attentionCommunity resilience and local impactWhy people feel disconnected in the digital ageTravel, culture, and human similarity

How can reflective practice repair therapeutic relationships?Lenice Murray (Mental Health Social Worker) and Lee Crothers (Mental Health Occupational Therapist) explore how ruptures to relationships are common with a focus on how these can show up when working with consumers, carers and teams.They explore why avoiding communication breakdowns can damage trust and care, and how honest conversations, shared responsibility, and strong supervision can help repair relationships and support safer practice.Liked this episode? Share with others and subscribe to Mental Health in Practice for more practice insights.Explore resources on therapeutic relationships and trauma-informed care on the MHPN website.Share your comments, questions and feedback about Mental Health in Practice: https://mhpn.org.au/podcast-feedback/.

Why Children Melt Down When Screens EndWhy do simple moments like “time to turn it off” so often end in tears, anger, shutdowns, or emotional explosions?In the first episode of Big Feelings, Growing Brains, neuroscientist Professor Selena Bartlett brings together educators, parents, and wellbeing voices to explore what is really happening in the developing brain during screen-time transitions.Featuring:Professor Selena BartlettDr Mark Williams, cognitive neuroscientist, Author, ScreenSmart ChildrenJennie Dreever from Younity Community ServicesKim, sharing a parent perspectiveHIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters)Together, they explore:why screens are so hard to switch offwhy transitions can trigger emotional escalationwhat parents and teachers are seeing in real lifehow connection helps regulate overwhelmed brainspractical ways to reduce stress and conflict at home and schoolThis episode is not about blame or shame. It is about helping adults better understand growing brains in a rapidly changing digital world.Big Feelings, Growing Brains is a special Thriving Minds mini-series bringing together neuroscience, lived experience, education, and community wisdom to support children, families, and educators.Support the showSubscribe and support the podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/367319/supporters/newLearn more at www.profselenabartlett.com

Send us Fan MailCouples Therapist and coach Jason Polk explains how retaliation in relationships—making a partner feel bad because they made you feel bad—creates a negative pattern that keeps couples disconnected. He argues retaliation doesn't build closeness, protect from hurt, or effectively teach, and can instead foster resentment, fear, and lead to controlling dynamics such as an “authoritarian dictator” stance met by a passive, submissive, or resistant rebel stance, increasing stress and disconnection. Polk notes retaliation may be learned in childhood from retaliating parents and urges listeners to recognize it as a reflex and respond as a mature, wise adult. He recommends working with the anger that protects hurt feelings and communicating calmly from a centered place, naming the hurt and making a clear request (e.g., asking the behavior not to happen again) to promote openness and connection.00:00 Retaliation Defined00:46 Why It Disconnects01:51 Control And Stances03:32 Where It Comes From04:17 Wise Adult Response04:54 How To Say It05:47 Closing EncouragementJason offers marriage counseling and couples intensives in Denver, CO. Click the link to his couples therapy practice. 

Have you ever felt like something was “off” in your relationship… even though nobody was technically doing anything wrong?In this episode of the Relationship Renovation Podcast, E.J. and Tarah unpack one of the most common — and misunderstood — dynamics they see in couples therapy: caretaking.Caretaking isn't just being helpful or supportive. Often, it's the unconscious habit of withholding feelings, needs, honesty, or vulnerability in an attempt to manage your partner's emotions — while actually protecting yourself from discomfort, conflict, or rejection.In this conversation, E.J. and Tarah explore:Why couples start “walking on eggshells”How withholding creates resentment and emotional disconnectionThe hidden message underneath caretakingWhy avoiding conflict actually weakens trustHow nervous system dysregulation fuels these patternsThe impact caretaking has on intimacy and sexReal-life examples from their own marriage and clinical workIf you've ever thought:“I didn't want to stress them out”“I didn't want to make things worse”“I just kept it to myself” …this episode is for you.This is Part 1 of a two-part series on breaking free from caretaking dynamics and building emotional honesty, safety, and connection in your relationship.

Why More Couples Are Walking Away Later in Life   Welcome back to Geordie Lass & Doc Sass. This week, we're doing something a little different… and a little special. Not only is this one of our feature-length deep-dive episodes, it's also our first video podcast episode (yes, our actual faces). We will be launching this new channel soon.    And for this special, we're unpacking a topic that is quietly becoming more common: Why are more couples walking away later in life? Often called grey divorce, we explore why more people in their 50s, 60s and beyond are questioning long-term relationships, what's driving that shift, and whether ending a marriage is always the answer or, whether there may still be room for repair. Ssometimes it's not really about the dishwasher, the clutter on the stairs, or the small everyday frustrations. Often, it's about something deeper. Disconnection. Identity. Change. Loneliness. Fear. Reinvention. Unspoken resentment. Hope.   In this episode we chat about:

Why do people walk away from where God has placed them? Drawing from Luke 15 and the story of the prodigal son, this message explores the dangers of leaving the spiritual family God has given us. Disconnection begins gradually through deception, pride, ungratefulness, selfishness, greed, or offence. When we fail to value where we belong, we may eventually find ourselves spiritually empty and broken. Uncover the spirits and attitudes behind why people leave and learn how to remain planted, faithful, and fruitful in where God has placed you.

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This conversation will change how you see almost every frustrating moment in your day because it shows you what's actually happening underneath it. Dr. Kelly Flanagan explains the exact moment your heart closes, why small things feel so big, and how quickly disconnection takes over in marriage, parenting, and everyday life. Once you see it, you can't unsee it and you don't need anyone else to change for it to start working. This gives you a clear, practical way to shift from reacting to connecting, right in the middle of real life. Ginny calls Kelly's book the most life-changing book she's read! Get your copy of The Road Less Triggered here ** A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them ALL out below:  BetterHelp: Visit  www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS  today to get 10% off your first month. Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns IXL Learning - Head to www.ixl.com/1000hours to get an exclusive 20% savings on your membership Whisker - Take care of your cats while taking an additional $50 off bundles with code 1000HOURS when you shop www.whisker.com/1000HOURS  Skylight - Right now, Skylight calendar is offering our listeners $30 off their 15-inch calendar when you go to wwwlMySkylight.com/1000Hours  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, The Happier Ladies recap our favorite moments from the Happier w/ Gretchen Rubin podcast and Happier In Hollywood hosted by Liz Craft and Sarah Fain. Then they share Mother's Day plans.  Get in touch at happierladies@gmail.com Instagram @happierladies https://happierladies.substack.com/ The 7 Deadly Sins of Disconnection conversation on Happier Globus sensation - lump in throat feeling Happier Ladies Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miscommunication. Disconnection. Feeling like you're trying—but still missing each other.Dan and Marisa were there—navigating different love languages and a season full of big life changes, leading their unity to take a hit.In this episode, graduate students share what led them to join TKMM, what started to shift for them inside the program, and why they're so grateful they made that decision—especially as they step into the future of their marriage and their new child.If you've been trying but not seeing real change, this will show you what's possible with the right process.->> Join TKMM (Cohort #3 opens 5/8/26), our signature 6-month cohort — a powerful journey to radically transform your marriage from the inside out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TKM MASTERY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Be a part of our Facebook community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (PS: must answer all questions in order to join).>> Have a question for us? Reach out on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thrivingkingdommarriage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loving the content? Please support us by leaving a 5-star rating, sharing a review, and sending this episode to a couple you love!With love, Nick & Haley

A majority of American adults say that societal division is a significant source of stress in their lives according to the American Psychological Association. On this episode, we examine how that is impacting our mental health and our communities. We talk with psychologist Lynn Bufka about how the latest stress in America survey shows a crisis in connection. Then we talk with sociologist David Peters about how social involvement in rural communities has decreased since the 1980s. Sociologist Brad Wilcox shares how marriage plays a role in society as marital rates in the U.S. have declined in recent decades. Finally, Kimberly Serrano of the American Immigration Council shares how they're making the case for including belonging when addressing deep fractures in communities.

LEARN about Sean McCormick - seanmccormick.com Master Mingtong Gu is a Qigong Master, Teacher, Author and Futurist. You may be surprised to hear his thoughts on AI - I sure was. LEARN about Dry Fasting - dryfastwithfriends.com 00:00 Introduction to Qigong and Embodied Awakening 02:45 The Importance of Connection to the Body 05:46 The Role of Technology in Human Experience 08:25 Understanding AI and Its Implications 11:14 The Human Experience vs. Artificial Intelligence 14:17 Using AI as a Tool for Self-Discovery 17:18 The Future of Humanity in the Age of AI 29:54 The Reflection of Humanity in AI 30:48 Navigating AI's Role in Personal Growth 33:07 The Dangers of Over-Reliance on AI 37:16 Disconnection and the Human Experience 41:53 Embracing Discomfort for True Connection 46:46 Challenging Established Norms 53:04 Reconnecting with the Body LEARN about Sean McCormick - seanmccormick.com

Many leaders assume diversity creates tension on teams. But the deeper threat to engagement isn't difference—it's disconnection. In this episode, Dr. James Borishade of Circle Urban Ministries explains how leaders can create psychological safety across differences so teams remain unified around mission. He shares practical lessons on listening well, modeling humility, and repairing trust when leadership decisions unintentionally silence team voices. You'll gain insight on: • recognizing when withdrawal signals relational unsafety • inviting meaningful input before decisions are finalized • repairing trust through humility and accountability • creating space for diverse perspectives without losing alignment

What if the thing you've been trying to avoid… is actually the way back to yourself? This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Udo Erasmus—a pioneer in the health and wellness space and co-founder of Udo's Choice—to explore the connection between heartache, healing, and coming home to your body. From surviving war as a child to decades studying biology, psychology, and human nature, Udo shares a perspective that challenges everything we've been taught about where fulfillment comes from. In this episode: Why heartache isn't something to fix—but something to feel The disconnect that happens after childhood—and how it shapes our lives Why midlife is the moment your body calls you back The difference between chasing fulfillment vs. embodying it A simple daily practice to reconnect to yourself Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Udo Erasmus and His Journey 04:44 The Impact of Curiosity and Persistence 09:59 Understanding Heartache and Disconnection 15:56 Reframing Heartache as a Gift 23:05 The Essence of Love and Connection 27:55 The Importance of Self-Connection 33:20 The Need for a New Understanding of Health This is a conversation about peace, presence, and the radical idea that nothing is missing—only forgotten.

This week, Jake and Bob discuss the framework and theology behind the JPII Healing Center's "Healing the Whole Person" retreat. They begin by exploring how Christ's wounded yet glorified body reveals the path of redemption for every human life. Then, they reflect on how healing is essential to Christianity, how purgatory is ultimately about healing the soul, and how grace restores integration to our whole being. All suffering can become redemptive when united to Christ and they invite you into a journey of becoming whole, ordered, and ready for communion with God.   Key Points: Healing is not a niche aspect of Christianity but an essential dimension of discipleship. Christ's resurrected wounds reveal that suffering can be transformed into glory. Every person is invited to become like Christ by allowing their wounds to be redeemed. True healing brings us into wholeness and communion, not just relief from pain. Purgatory is best understood as a final state of purification and healing. The purpose of all healing is to prepare us for communion with God. Sin causes disintegration within the human person and in relationships. The Trinity is the model of perfect communion. Human identity is fundamentally relational—we are made by, from, and for relationship. There are four primary relationships: with God, others, self, and creation. Emotional dysfunction often reveals areas of unhealed wounds. Disconnection between body and soul leads to fragmentation and relational breakdown. Technology can create the illusion of communion without its true depth. Authentic communion requires presence, embodiment, and vulnerability. Suffering becomes redemptive when it draws us into deeper trust and union with God. The ultimate goal of healing is to make us capable of the beatific vision—eternal communion with God.   Resources: The Incredulity of St. Thomas by Caravaggio Spe Salvi Paragraph 47 CCC Paragraph 221   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:47 Christ's Redemptive Wounds 07:18 Healing is at the Heart of Christianity 16:58 We are Created for Wholeness and Communion 21:57 Honestly Examining your Relationships 27:05 The Disconnect Between Body and Soul 31:38 The Disintegration of Desire and Emotions   Connect with Restore the Glory:  Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast   Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!

Is your family helping you grow or holding you back?In Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores the complex role family and home play in shaping your mindset, identity, and future. For some, family is a source of strength. For others, it can feel like a barrier to growth. The truth is, your home environment influences you more than you realize.This episode dives into how family dynamics evolve, why many people disconnect from their roots, and how redefining what “family” means can transform your life. Michael also discusses the importance of honoring your family legacy while consciously building a stronger foundation for future generations.If you're looking to improve your relationships, understand your identity and create a more supportive environment, this episode will challenge your perspective.Family isn't just where you come from, it's what you choose to build.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE• How family shapes your mindset and identity• Why family can feel like both a blessing and a challenge• How home environments influence personal growth• Why family dynamics change over time• The importance of honoring your family legacy• How to redefine family in a healthy way• Why many people disconnect from family ties• How to build a stronger foundation for future generationsKEY TAKEAWAYS✅ Family can either support or limit your growth✅ Home environments shape mindset and behavior✅ Family dynamics naturally evolve over time✅ Legacy plays a role in future success✅ Disconnection from family is more common today✅ Redefining family creates healthier relationships✅ Strong family systems support personal growth✅ Choosing connection leads to fulfillment

Richard is joined by Pilar Orti and Brie Caggiati , co-authors of 'Connection and Disconnection in Remote Teams', a book that grew out of a season of the 21st Century Work Life podcast.  They discuss the misconceptions that exist about remote work (and co-located office work!) and the role that organisational leaders, managers and individual employees can play in improving connection - whatever their work set-up. They flag the importance of job design, intentional communication, and the latitude individual employees have to make their remote working day work for them.  How do you and your colleagues navigate the remote work challenge? Have you been summoned back to the office? How do you make remote work into something that works for you? Let us know via email (podcast at worklifepsych dot com) or by joining WorkLife Spark and joining the conversation there.  As always, thanks for listening! Resources for this episode Connect and Thrive: the guide from WorkLifePsych to help combat loneliness and disconnection at work Buy Connection and Disconnection in Remote teams from the Virtual not Distant website Join WorkLifeSpark to keep the conversation going! About our guests Pilar Orti After many years of teaching, training and collaborating with others, Pilar has finally settled down to a more solitary (but not lonely!) way of working, focusing on her work as a writer, voiceover and mat Pilates teacher. She's currently putting the finishing touches to 'All the World's a Workplace', a personal commentary on how remote work affects us emotionally and cognitively (to be published this Autumn 2026 by Blue Goat Books). She's already started laying down the foundations of her next book, which is leading her down memory lane as she discovers the origin of popular Spanish phrases. Pilar still hosts the 21st Century Work Life podcast, and is the voice of GoJetters' Xuli. The Connection and Disconnection in Remote Teams, in ebook and paperback format, can be purchased from online retailers. You can also buy the ebook directly from www.virtualnotdistant.com/books Bree Caggiati  Bree Caggiati is the co-author of Connection and Disconnection in Remote Teams. She lives in Melbourne, Australia where she works as a journalist. She writes for Asiafruit Magazine and Produce Plus Magazine and has been published in Broadsheet, The Herald Sun, Silverkris and Escape Australia, among others. She has previously worked in marketing and brand journalism in the HR Tech sector, where she supported both companies and individual executives to become thought leaders in the future of work space. During this time, Bree hosted the Connection and Disconnection in Remote Teams podcast season on Virtual not Distant's 21st Century Work Life podcast.

The loneliness of entrepreneurship is rarely spoken about publicly, yet it's something that the majority of Salon Owners will face throughout their business journey. So, in this week's episode, Lauren shares some thoughts around what loneliness in business looks and feels like, how to spot if perhaps you're experiencing it, and how important community and connection are in navigating it and eventually overcoming it.(00:32) The Loneliness of Being a Business Owner.(02:54) The Difficulty of Sharing Decisions with Team Members.(06:20) The Disconnection from Family and Friends.(13:44) Feeling Guilty for Not Being Okay.(14:38) The Mental Load of Running a Business.(17:06) The Importance of Support and Community. Get yourself a Business Bestie.....Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar....This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing

Joy talks about her social enterprise So What Humans, created for mums and their young adult kids (16-24) to bridge the intergenerational gap that is widening due to the overuse of tech and midlife and Gen Z challenges. Disconnection and loneliness is a rising problem. She explores what are the skills and attitude required to build a movement to see people flourishing. We explore when might be the time to do something new that serves people and planet, the journey of starting something from nothing and how to move people.  Joy weights in on the gorgeous interaction between Billie Eilish and Justin Bieber at Coachella and how that fandom has come full circle. From one less lonely girl to building your community in real life.  Follow Joy's new social enterprise So What Humans on Instagram and if you are quick become a founding member.  So What Humans Instagram Joy's Instagram Buy Me A Coffee Joy's Website Music by Twinmusicom

Do you love your partner… but feel more like roommates?Most of your conversations are about:schedulesresponsibilitiesgetting through the dayAnd somewhere along the way… the connection, intimacy, and fun start to fade.If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.In this episode, we break down what many couples experience—but don't always talk about:

Why do two people experience the exact same moment at work and walk away with completely different stories about what just happened? That's often where tension begins. Misread signals. Frustration. Defensiveness. Disconnection. But here's the challenge. It's easy to assume someone else is the problem. When really, a lot of what's happening comes down to the lens each person is bringing into the moment. And when you understand that, you can communicate more clearly, work through tension faster, and create stronger team synergy. My special guest today is Vicki Landers, and she's simplifying how to gain synergy with your team's energy. Here's how. My special guest today is Vicki Landers and she's simplifying how to gain synergy with your team's energy. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: What the Energy Leadership Index is and how it helps us better understand communication patterns, stress responses, and the default ways people show up at work. What she means by the "lens" we choose at work, and how that lens shapes the way we interpret other people's behavior. A simple breakdown of the different levels or lenses people move through, and what each one can sound like in real-life team communication, including: Level 1 - Victim Level 2 - Conflict Level 3 - Tolerance Level 4 - Compassion Level 5 - Curiosity & Opportunity Level 6 - Flow Level 7 - Enlightenment How this framework can help you stop taking things personally when a coworker seems defensive, distracted, frustrated, or hard to connect with. And two or three small shifts you can make this week to listen better, communicate more clearly, and create more synergy with your team's energy. Q: Are you wanting to learn how to gain synergy with your team's energy? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/418-how-to-gain-synergy-with-your-teams-energy---with-vicki-landers

In this episode of The Born Wild Podcast, Sophia sits down with Laurisa Paul, RN and founder of Girls Who Know, to explore how early education shapes women's relationships with their bodies and birth.Laurisa shares her personal journey through multiple birth experiences—from highly medicalized to deeply intuitive—and how those experiences led her to create a program that teaches girls body literacy, cycle awareness, and self-trust.Together, they discuss the gaps in traditional education, the long-term impact of disconnection from the body, and how empowering girls early can transform birth culture for future generations. Learn more @ www.girlswhoknow.com Follow on IG @ Girls Who Know Connect with Sophia @www.bornwildmidwifery.com OR IG @bornwildmidwifery Some of our favorite product recommendations: ▶︎Afterease Tincture by Wish Garden Herbs: ▶︎Sitz Bath Herbs by Motherlove Organics: ▶︎HIRO diapers: ▶︎Mioberry Organic Muslin Swaddle sets & more: w Save 15% with code: Bornwild15Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Girls Who Know01:30 – Larissa's story & body image struggles03:30 – First birth experience (medicalized)06:30 – Disconnection during induction08:00 – Discovering physiologic birth11:00 – Transformational birth experience13:30 – Birth shaping identity & motherhood16:00 – Why education must start earlier18:30 – Teaching girls about their bodies21:00 – High school reactions to birth education23:00 – How the Girls Who Know program works26:00 – Intuition vs fear29:00 – Changing culture through girls31:00 – Vision for the futureThis podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice.We are not providing medical or legal guidance, nor are we encouraging listeners to engage in any practice that may be unsafe or unlawful in their jurisdiction. Birth choices, medical care decisions, and midwifery practices are highly regulated and vary by state and country.Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified, licensed professionals and to research the laws applicable to their location before making any health or birth-related decisions.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions and actions.The show notes may contain affiliate links. IF you click and purchase product or service I might be compensated. Thank you for your support. 

Why do some forms of depression and trauma persist despite therapy, medication, and outwardly "good" lives? In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Scott Eilers—also known as "The Depression Doctor"—shares a deeper, more nuanced perspective on emotional healing, drawn from both decades of clinical work and his own lived experience. Centered around his upcoming book, The Light Between the Leaves: 6 Truths Your Therapist Won't Tell You About Healing Depression and Trauma, Dr. Scott challenges conventional approaches and explores why many people remain stuck in cycles of emotional disconnection, even when they're doing everything "right." In this conversation, we explore: Why joy and connection can feel out of reach, even when life appears stable. Why negative emotional states tend to linger while positive moments fade quickly. The hidden internal patterns that sustain depression and trauma. What actually helps rebuild emotional safety, connection, and long-term healing. Blending psychology, lived experience, and alternative perspectives, this episode offers a grounded and honest look at what it really takes to move forward. To learn more about Dr. Scott Eilers and his work, visit his website. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr  Keep up with Dr. Scott Eilers socials here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.scott.eilers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Dr-Scott-Eilers-100027408026502/  X: https://x.com/dreilers  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrScottEilers  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers 

Dr. Marc Brackett, PhD, is founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University. We discuss the science of emotion regulation and practical tools to increase your emotional intelligence. Dr. Brackett clarifies exactly how to do that both in the context of relationships, but also things that you can do on your own to become more emotionally intelligent to later serve you in the context of relationships, work, school, etc. We also discuss how your childhood experiences influence your relationship with emotions, with particular emphasis on how boys and men are socialized around emotional processing and expression. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Marc Brackett (00:02:55) Emotion Regulation (00:05:53) Emotion Mindset, Anxiety; Good or Bad Emotions? (00:11:25) Sponsors: Joovv & Lingo (00:13:54) Permission for Happiness; Gender, Emotion Suppression (00:22:13) Young Men, Vulnerability, Incapable; Gay Men (00:31:00) Boys & Men, Crying; Emotion Socialization (00:37:34) Sponsor: AG1 (00:38:58) Physical Interaction; Rough/Tumble Play, Teaching Emotion Regulation (00:46:47) Emotion Calibration, Tools: Leaders & Being a Role Model; Meta-Moment (00:56:15) Meditation & Stress Tolerance, Tool: Label Emotions; Childhood (01:03:12) Sponsor: LMNT (01:04:32) Understand Your Assumptions, Tool: Intentional Co-Regulation (01:12:09) Vocabulary & Rethinking Emotion, Tool: Reframing (01:15:49) Emotional Intelligence Training, Self-Evaluation (01:22:15) Living with Discomfort & Emotional Intelligence (01:27:01) Marc's Work & Criticism; Emotion "Leakage" & Switching Mindset (01:34:19) Sponsor: Rorra (01:35:32) Excitement, Positive Emotion; Modern Concerns, AI & Disconnection (01:45:11) Major Societal Challenges & Everyday Progress (01:54:38) Physical/Emotional Identity & Envision Best Self, Tool: Meta-Moment (02:05:33) Emotional Intelligence (02:12:46) Curiosity & Compassion; Reflection, Identity (02:19:32) Point of Connection Game (02:25:02) 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

A powerful converstaion that dives deep not only into health and facts, but also into Udo's personal story and childhood stories that shaped him and the way he sees the world! How he started his business, the pursuit of knowledge, truth, and the meaning of life! The conversation dives deep into how modern oil processing methods—exposure to heat, light, and oxygen—create massive amounts of damaged molecules, even in oils considered "healthy." As explained in the episode, even 1% damage in a tablespoon of oil can equate to tens of quintillions of altered molecules, which may significantly impact cellular function, gene expression, and the immune system. Beyond nutrition, the discussion expands into root-cause health principles—highlighting how disconnection from natural living, whole foods, and internal awareness contributes to chronic inflammation and disease. The microbiome, digestion, and environmental exposures are all framed within a broader systems-based approach to healing.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: Meaning of life & human experience Disconnection from self as root cause of disease Root cause of inflammation & chronic illness Omega-3 vs Omega-6 balance Essential nutrients & individualized needs Industrial food system & chemicals Spiritual/psychological connection to health   More from Udo Erasmus: Website: udoerasmus.com Instagram: @udoerasmus Youtube: @UdoErasmus Facebook: Udo Erasmus X: UdoErasmus   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube   

Welcome to Day 2841 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom – The Marcionism Heresy: When Jesus was Separated from Yahweh. Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2841 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps!   I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2841 of our Trek.   The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons can be found on his website   theologyinfive.com.   Today's lesson is titled:  The Marcionism Heresy: When Jesus was Separated from Yahweh. In the second century, one of the earliest and most dangerous heresies in Church history took root. It was not a denial of Jesus's divinity, nor was it a misunderstanding of the resurrection. It was something far more subtle and insidious. Marcionism was an attempt to rewrite the very character of God by separating Jesus from the Old Testament and cutting Christianity off from its roots in Israel. This false teaching did not come from paganism. It came from within the Church, and it forced early believers to clarify what they believed about Scripture, salvation, and the God they worshiped. The first segment is: Marcion's Vision of Two Gods. Marcion of Sinope arrived in Rome around 140 AD. He was wealthy, persuasive, and deeply disturbed by what he saw as contradictions between the God of the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus. In his view, the God of the Hebrew Scriptures was harsh, legalistic, and obsessed with justice and wrath. By contrast, Jesus preached love, forgiveness, and grace. Marcion could not reconcile these two visions. His solution was to claim that the God of the Old Testament was a different being entirely from the Father of Jesus Christ. In Marcion's theology, the Old Testament God was a lesser deity, a creator god who imprisoned people under law and punishment. Jesus, sent by a higher god of pure love, came to rescue humanity from this legalistic tyrant. As a result, Marcion rejected the entire Old Testament and attempted to create a new Christian canon. He kept only an edited version of the Gospel of Luke and ten of Paul's letters, removing any reference to the Hebrew Scriptures or to Jesus fulfilling the Law and the Prophets. This was not just a matter of preference. It was a full rejection of the Jewish roots of the Christian faith, and with it, a rejection of the unity of God's revelation. It fractured the biblical story into competing narratives and turned Jesus into a stranger to Israel rather than her promised Messiah. The Second Segment is: The Church Responds The early Church recognized that Marcionism was not a minor mistake but a full-blown heresy. Church Fathers like Tertullian, Irenaeus, and Justin Martyr wrote extensive refutations. They understood that Marcion's teachings struck at the very heart of Christianity. If Jesus was not the fulfillment of Yahweh's promises to Israel, then the gospel had no foundation. Tertullian famously responded in his work Against Marcion, arguing that the God of Jesus and the God of the Old Testament are one and the same. Jesus did not come to destroy the Law and the Prophets, but to fulfill them. The gospel is not a rejection of Israel's Scriptures but their climax. The justice and mercy of God are not at odds. They are united perfectly in Christ, whose mission is unintelligible apart from the covenant story that began in Genesis. The Church's rejection of Marcionism also had another important consequence. It pushed early Christian leaders to define more clearly which writings were authoritative. Marcion had tried to create his own canon, so the Church responded by affirming the full body of Scripture, both Old and New Testaments. The process of canonization did not begin with Constantine or centuries of debate. It was driven, in part, by the need to defend the faith from distortions like Marcionism and protect the integrity of the gospel message. The third segment is: Jesus Is Not a New God. At the core of Marcion's error was a failure to understand who Jesus is. Jesus is not a new god with a different character than Yahweh. He is Yahweh in the flesh. Every act of grace and healing in the gospels reflects the same God who rescued Israel from Egypt, gave the Law at Sinai, and promised restoration through the prophets. Jesus did not come to save us from the Old Testament God. He came as the embodiment of that God's covenant love. When Jesus calmed the sea, He acted like the storm-tamer of Psalm 107. When He fed the multitudes, He echoed the provision of manna in the wilderness. When He declared the year of the Lord's favor, He was announcing the arrival of Jubilee, rooted in Leviticus. The New Testament makes sense only when read as the fulfillment of the Old. This does not mean that the Father and the Son are the same person. Christianity affirms the Trinity, meaning there is one God who exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. When we say that Jesus is Yahweh, we are affirming that He shares in the same divine identity and essence, not that He replaces or is identical to the Father. The New Testament presents Jesus as distinct from the Father while also fully and truly God, working in perfect unity with Him. Paul, whom Marcion admired, did not reject the Old Testament. He quoted it constantly. He called the Law holy, righteous, and good. He described the Scriptures as pointing to Christ. When he wrote that all Scripture is God-breathed, he was speaking about what we call the Old Testament. Paul's gospel was not detached from the Hebrew Bible. It was built on it, saturated with its symbols, promises, and patterns. The Fourth Segment is: The Old Heresy in New Clothes. Although Marcion was eventually excommunicated and his teachings denounced, his ideas never fully disappeared. They have resurfaced in every generation under new names and new justifications. Whenever a preacher says that the Old Testament no longer matters, Marcionism is speaking again. When someone claims the God of the Old Testament was cruel but Jesus is kind, that is the same heresy in softer tones. When Christians speak as if Israel was completely replaced by the Church and God's promises to the Jewish people are obsolete, they echo Marcion's contempt for the Scriptures Jesus Himself read, taught, and fulfilled. Some modern pastors have openly stated that Christians need to “unhitch” their faith from the Old Testament. They may mean well, often trying to make the faith more accessible, but the result is a gospel with no roots, a Jesus with no backstory, and a Christianity that forgets who Yahweh is. It is not a small shift in emphasis. It is a return to a condemned error. The Fifth segment is: The Danger of Disconnection. What made Marcionism so dangerous was that it offered a version of Christianity that seemed easier to accept. No wrath. No judgment. But in severing Jesus from Yahweh, Marcion also severed Jesus from His mission, His identity, and His authority. A Jesus who is not Yahweh cannot save. A gospel without the Law and the Prophets is no gospel at all. The biblical story begins in Genesis, not Matthew. The covenant made with Abraham is the foundation of the promise fulfilled in Christ. The God who speaks from the burning bush is the same One who says, “Before Abraham was, I am.” To follow Jesus is to follow the God of Israel. To know Christ is to know Yahweh. We must never pit one part of the Bible against another. The story is one. The Author is one. And He does not change. In Conclusion. Marcionism was not just a theological mistake. It was a direct challenge to the identity of God, the authority of Scripture, and the unity of the gospel. By trying to divide Jesus from Yahweh, it created a false Christ and a false message of salvation. The early Church rightly recognized it as heresy, and its legacy serves as a warning for every generation. The temptation to simplify Christianity by cutting ties with the Old Testament still exists today. But a faith without roots will wither. The God of Israel is the God revealed in Jesus Christ. The Law, the Prophets, and the Writings all point to Him. Rejecting them means rejecting the very story that gives the gospel its meaning. If we want to proclaim the true Jesus, we must know the God who spoke at Sinai, who walked with Abraham, who judged Pharaoh, who promised a new covenant, and who came in the flesh to fulfill every word He had spoken. The Church cannot afford to forget that Jesus is Yahweh. Marcionism was wrong then, and its modern echoes are just as dangerous...

In today's episode, Mandee sits down with Gayle Cheatham, founder of Thrive Offline, to explore a growing reality many families are feeling—but don't always know how to address: our kids are more connected than ever, yet feeling increasingly disconnected.Gayle shares her personal journey from the corporate world to leading a movement focused on helping families rediscover real-life connection. Together, they unpack how screens are quietly reshaping relationships in the home, crowding out critical life skills like resilience, creativity, and communication.From the powerful moment her child asked her to “get off your phone,” to eye-opening stories of teens willingly giving up their devices, this conversation will challenge the way you think about screen time—and what your kids actually need most.You'll learn:Why presence—not just restrictions—is the real solutionHow screens are crowding out creativity, boredom, and growthWhy kids are often relieved to unplug (even if they won't say it)Practical ways to build stronger family connection and digital habitsHow to shift your mindset if you feel late or overwhelmed as a parentIf you've ever wondered whether it's too late to make a change—or how to raise kids who thrive in a digital world—this episode will leave you encouraged and equipped.Support the showDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong!Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Brain book!Start your ScreenStrong Journey today!Check out our Kids' Brains & Screens products.Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador!ScreenStrong Tech RecommendationsCanopy—Device Filter (use code STRONG for discount)Production Team:Host: Melanie HempeProducer & Audio Editor: Olivia Kernekin

What does it truly mean to rewild yourself? In this powerful, impactful episode, I had a conversation with Jesse Wolf Hardin, an American author, activist, musician, artist, herbalist, and wilderness guide to explore the concept of ''rewilding". This conversation goes far beyond ecology. It's an invitation to remember that we are not separate from nature. We are nature. Together, we talked about how modern life has distanced us from our instincts, intuition, and wild essence and how reconnecting with the Earth can restore not only ecosystems, but our very identity. From Wolf's 50 years living off-grid in New Mexico to his reflections on plants, activism, and inner transformation, this episode is a call to return to your roots, reclaim your wildness, and live more fully, and authentically. In this episode, you'll learn: 00:00 – Teaser and Intro 00:43 – Jesse Wolf Hardin & his life's work 02:12 – What rewilding really means 03:06 – Rewilding ecosystems vs. rewilding ourselves 04:28 – Disconnection, conflict, and the illusion of separation 07:08 – Humans as “feelers” of the Earth 10:04 – Wolf's early experiences of wildness 12:17 – Learning from elders and living outside the system 14:02 – Finding his land in New Mexico 15:41 – Living off-grid and building a life rooted in nature 20:04 – Technology vs. connection: reaching the world from the wild 21:28 – The Good Medicine Confluence experience 23:16 – Feeling like an outsider & carrying “medicine” 24:44 – Raising children with imagination and wildness 26:26 – Can you rewild in the city or suburbs? 29:11 – Rewilding as a lifelong process 32:10 – Practical ways to begin rewilding anywhere 35:37 – Plant energy, medicine, and ecological connection 40:04 – Lessons from plants (especially Alder) 42:42 – Recommended books by Wolf 44:25 – Final reflections & gratitude Memorable Quote: “We cannot be natural practitioners unless we are within our own nature.” ~Jesse Wolf Hardin “You are a part, just as the tree is, of all that has ever existed.” “Rewilding is not a place. It's a way of being.” Books by Jesse Wolf Hardin: The Healing Terrain Wonderements Links & Resources: Good Medicine Confluence About the guest, Jesse Wolf Hardin: Jesse Wolf Hardin is a presenter, musician, ecosopher, activist, artist, and author of hundreds of magazine articles and dozens of books – a champion of both human and bio diversity, as well as of nature's medicines. Wolf tends and rewilds his very remote wilderness sanctuary home, and founded the international Good Medicine Confluence and Plant Healer Magazine with Kiva Rose in 2008. Connect with Wolf and Plant Healer on Instagram About the host, April Punsalan: April is a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching the healing world of plants. Connect with April: Wild Herb Academy Instagram Page Invitation Bring the wisdom of wild plants with you. Listen to Wild Herbs with April on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and most importantly, share it with someone who feels called to reconnect with plants in a deeper way and to reWILD their spirit.

Summary Retirement is often framed as a personal milestone—a moment when we step away from work and into freedom. But what if retirement isn't just about leaving a job? What if it's about navigating the deep relationships, identity shifts, and responsibilities we carry with us into what comes next? In this episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon, Andi speaks with Katherine Crewe, a Tech/Vistage chair in Canada, whose thoughtful approach to retirement reveals a powerful truth: transitions are not events—they are processes. The Myth of the Clean Exit: Leaving Work Isn't Leaving Relationships  Katherine's story challenges the idea that retirement is a simple, clean break. After decades in biomedical engineering and leadership, she moved into a role guiding CEOs and executives. Now, in her late sixties, she is not "done"—she is reflecting, recalibrating, and carefully designing her transition. What makes her journey so compelling is this: she is not just leaving a role—she is stepping away from a community. As a chair, Katherine has built deep, trusted relationships with the leaders she supports. When she began discussing retirement with them, the reactions were emotional and varied. Some encouraged her to stay. Others supported her decision. Many wanted one thing above all—a thoughtful, gradual transition. This wasn't about replacing a position. It was about preserving relationships, continuity, and trust. Retirement Is a Social Transition, Not Just a Personal One One of the most important insights from this conversation is that retirement impacts more than the individual. Katherine realized that stepping away from her role felt less like leaving a job—and more like leaving a network of meaningful human connections. The responsibility she feels is not just to herself, but to those who depend on her leadership. This is a critical lesson for organizations as well. As Andi notes, companies are facing a "senior tsunami"—a wave of experienced employees approaching retirement. Yet many organizations still treat retirement as an administrative process rather than a cultural transition. What Katherine is modeling is something different: Thoughtful succession planning Gradual transitions Honoring relationships and institutional knowledge This is where anthropology becomes powerful. It helps us see what is really happening beneath the surface. The Paradox of Choice in Retirement Unlike traditional roles, Katherine's position has no fixed retirement age. She could continue indefinitely. And that creates a new kind of challenge—the paradox of choice. If you can keep working… should you? Rather than choosing between "all or nothing," Katherine is exploring a more nuanced path: Reducing from three groups to one Staying engaged in meaningful work Creating more space for personal life and exploration This is a powerful reframe. Retirement doesn't have to be binary. It can be designed. Preparing Before You Retire Perhaps the most valuable insight Katherine offers is that she has already been preparing for retirement—without calling it that. She has: Structured her own time for years Built her identity around relationships, not titles Prioritized wellness as a daily practice Maintained independence in how she works and lives As a result, she does not fear the four common retirement pain points: Loss of identity Lack of daily structure Unclear purpose Disconnection from community Why? Because she has already built a life that isn't dependent on a job to provide those things. This is the real lesson: Retirement is not something you enter. It is something you prepare for—while you are still working. Couples, Conversations, and "Confetti Moments" Another powerful theme in this episode is how retirement impacts relationships at home. Katherine and her husband are both still active, both thinking about the future—but not always in structured ways. Instead, they have what she calls "confetti moments"—brief, scattered conversations about what retirement might look like. This is deeply relatable. Many couples don't sit down and design their future together. They talk in fragments. And yet, retirement will require alignment: How will we spend our time? Will we keep working? What does "being together" actually look like? Without intentional conversations, these differences can become points of tension. What This Means for You Katherine's journey reminds us that retirement is not an ending—it is a transition into a new stage of life that deserves as much thought and care as any career move. It is not about stopping. It is about redesigning. Key Takeaways Retirement is not a single event—it is a gradual, human transition. Leaving work often means leaving relationships, not just responsibilities. Organizations must treat retirement as a cultural and strategic issue, not just HR process. The best retirement transitions are designed, not abrupt. Preparing early—by building identity, structure, purpose, and community—makes all the difference. Couples need intentional conversations about what retirement will look like together. You don't have to stop working—you can redefine how you work. Learn more about Katherine Crewe: Katherine's profile: linkedin.com/in/katherinecrewe Connect with me: Join my Substack Newsletter Rethink Retirement Website: www.simonassociates.net Book Website: www.andisimon.com Email: info@simonassociates.net Learn more about our books here: Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Now--it is time to share our new book with you! Rethink Retirement: It's Not The End--It's the Beginning of What's Next Out on Amazon and WalMart, and in your local bookseller and Rethink Retirement: The Workbook                 

PAID TO BE A CYCLE BREAKER - Get Your Ticket Here https://www.skool.com/breadwinner-energy-club-7485 The coaching industry is a multi-billion dollar machine and it was not built for you.The frameworks are white. The pricing psychology is white. The launch models are white. And the “manifesting”? Stripped from traditions that white women repackaged and sold back to you without credit, context, or medicine.In this episode of the Breadwinner Energy® Podcast, I'm breaking down what it actually looks like to decolonize your business not as a concept, but as a daily practice. I'm naming the five colonial systems that have been passed down through your family line and showing up in your business right now: silence and obedience, hustle culture, disconnection from intuition, over-giving, and limited access to wealth and power.Then I'm giving you five things you can decolonize in your business today your offer structure, your pricing, your sales process, your content, and your definition of success.If you're a woman of color building a healing based business and something has always felt off about the strategies you've been taught — it's because they were never made for someone like you. This episode is your permission slip to burn the map and build the road.This episode covers:What decolonization actually means (and what it doesn't)The 5 colonial systems still running your life and businessHow patriarchal and colonial frameworks show up in pricing, offers, sales, and contentWhy hustle culture is a colonial inheritance, not a work ethicHow to stop over-delivering, over-explaining, and doing emotional labor for clientsWhy reclaimed wealth is more than money — it's time, health, peace, and legacyHow to build from YOUR roots instead of someone else's template1. Silence and ObedienceColonial systems rewarded women especially women of color for being quiet, compliant, and self-sacrificing. In business, this shows up as diluting your messaging, softening your truth, and making yourself palatable for audiences that were never yours to serve.2. Hustle CultureHustle, struggle, and sacrifice have been glorified for generations. it's a colonial inheritance. Decolonizing your business means allowing yourself to rest, to build wealth in a way that feels good, and to stop treating burnout as proof that you're doing it right.3. Disconnection from Intuition and Cultural RootsSystems like organized religion and Western education were designed to make women distrust their own inner knowing. Your intuition, your cultural wisdom, your ancestral practices — these are not “woo.” They are your competitive advantage and the foundation of your medicine.4. Over-GivingIf you're over-delivering, over-explaining, and doing emotional labor for your clients — that's not leadership. That's codependency. Decolonizing your business means teaching your clients to be empowered, not dependent. It means charging for your energy, not just your time.5. Limited Access to Wealth and PowerWomen of color have been historically excluded from wealth, ownership, and leadership. Decolonizing your business means rewriting your relationship with money, power, and leadership — and building wealth from a place of truth rather than trauma.Then I give you 5 things to decolonize right now: your offer structure, your pricing model, your sales process, your content strategy, and your definition of success.

In this thought-provoking episode, Michael Jaco sits down with Dr. Christopher Macklin for a wide-ranging conversation on digital overstimulation, toxic technology, and the spiritual and psychological effects of living in an always-connected world. Drawing from his own perspective and experience, Macklin discusses how constant screen exposure, scrolling, gaming, virtual reality, and modern media may affect the nervous system, emotional balance, and sense of spiritual wellbeing. The discussion explores how overstimulation may contribute to anxiety, PTSD-like symptoms, attention issues, emotional dysregulation, and disconnection from real life relationships and inner peace. The episode also touches on the addictive pull of gaming, social media, and immersive digital environments, along with the idea that modern technology can weaken focus, reduce resilience, and keep people in a constant stress response. Michael and Christopher also go deeper into spiritual themes, including energetic boundaries, negative influences, entity attachments, and the importance of reclaiming personal power. They discuss protective practices such as prayer, intention, trauma release, grounding, nervous system healing, crystal work, and reconnecting with nature as ways to reduce overwhelm and restore balance. Throughout the conversation, the emphasis remains on awareness, discernment, and learning how to navigate a high-noise world without losing yourself in it. This episode is for listeners interested in the intersection of technology, consciousness, addiction, mental overload, spiritual protection, and the search for clarity in an increasingly artificial world. Learn more about Dr. Christopher Macklin at www.globalenlightenmentproject.com Visit Michael Jaco at michaelkjaco.com  

If you can't disconnect… You don't own your business—it owns you. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down one of the most overlooked disciplines in entrepreneurship—protecting your off-hours. Most high-performers think being available 24/7 is a badge of honor… But in reality, it's a liability. When your phone never leaves your hand and your mind never shuts off, your decision-making declines, your creativity drops, and burnout becomes inevitable. The truth? Rest isn't weakness—it's a strategic advantage. In this episode, you'll learn: Why constant availability is a boundary issue, not work ethic How overworking actually hurts your performance and leadership Why protecting your downtime increases clarity, focus, and execution How stepping away forces your team to step up and become stronger The elite don't win by working nonstop… They win by knowing when to shut it off and recharge. Because when you protect your energy, you show up sharper, think clearer, and lead at a higher level. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens after we name the problem—but still aren't sure what to do about it? In Part 2 of this conversation on Teach Me, Teacher, I continue my discussion with Jacob Adams, founder and executive director of Inner Spark Learning Lab, moving from diagnosis into action. If Part 1 unpacked the Disconnection Crisis in education, this episode is about what it actually looks like to respond to it inside real schools, with real constraints. We go deeper into the practical side of building connection—not as a buzzword, but as a design principle. Jacob shares concrete ways schools can begin shifting culture, from rethinking daily structures and adult-student interactions to creating spaces where student voice isn't just heard, but shapes the experience of learning. This isn't about adding another initiative. It's about fundamentally reworking how schools operate so that connection becomes the foundation, not the afterthought. We also wrestle with the tension educators feel every day: how do you prioritize relationships and relevance in systems still driven by compliance, testing, and outcomes? What can teachers and leaders actually do tomorrow, even if the larger system hasn't changed yet? If you found yourself nodding along in Part 1, this episode gives you a place to start. It's honest about the challenges, but grounded in real examples of what's possible when schools commit to going deeper instead of just doing more. Because if disconnection is the root issue, then the work ahead isn't just to understand it—it's to rebuild something better in its place.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bradley Nelson, creator of The Emotion Code and The Body Code, to talk about his newer work, The Heart Code and the powerful concept of the "heart wall." We explore how trapped emotions form, how they can impact the body and mind (including anxiety, depression, disconnection, and low self-worth), and what it can look like to clear them so you can feel more love, joy, and belonging in your life. Dr. Brad also walks me through a real, live heart wall clearing, so you can hear what the process sounds like in real time. In this episode, you'll learn:  What a "heart wall" is, and why Dr. Brad believes most people have one How trapped emotions form (and why they sometimes get "stuck") The surprising link between emotional baggage and physical pain How inherited and absorbed emotions can become part of your emotional reality Why clearing emotional energy can unlock love, creativity, connection, and belonging What to expect after a heart wall release, including how the integration period can feel Resources from this Episode: Visit Dr. Bradley's website here.  The Emotion Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson The Body Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson The Heart Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson   MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com Membership: The Adult Chair Collective https://www.michellechalfant.com/collective  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant