Podcasts about Emotion

What if everything we've been taught about illness only tells half the story? In this episode, Darin dives into one of the most controversial debates in the history of modern medicine: germ theory versus terrain theory. While conventional medicine focuses on identifying pathogens and eliminating them, terrain theory asks a deeper question, why do some people get sick while others exposed to the same pathogen remain perfectly healthy? Tracing the history from Louis Pasteur and Antoine Béchamp to the economic forces that shaped the modern medical system, Darin explores how our internal biological environment, our terrain, may be the real determining factor in health and disease. From cellular voltage and mitochondrial function to microbiome diversity, inflammation, nutrition, toxins, and stress physiology, the science increasingly points toward one central truth: health is shaped by the environment inside the body. Most importantly, Darin breaks down the practical pillars of terrain optimization, simple but powerful daily choices that strengthen resilience, support immunity, and restore the body's natural balance. What You'll Learn The historical battle between germ theory and terrain theory Why exposure to pathogens does not automatically lead to disease The role of Louis Pasteur, Antoine Béchamp, and Claude Bernard in shaping modern medicine How the Flexner Report of 1910 reshaped medical education and marginalized holistic medicine Why modern healthcare often focuses on pathogens instead of the body's internal environment The importance of cellular voltage and mitochondrial health in disease prevention How the microbiome influences immunity, metabolism, and inflammation The surprising connection between vitamin D levels and immune resilience Why chronic inflammation is a central driver of modern diseases How stress, toxins, sleep, and nutrition shape the body's terrain The science behind grounding, sunlight, and circadian rhythm regulation Practical strategies for optimizing your internal terrain and strengthening resilience Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to the SuperLife podcast and the mission of building health sovereignty 00:00:33 – Sponsor: reducing plastic waste with Bite toothpaste tablets 00:02:47 – Introduction to today's topic: germ theory vs terrain theory 00:03:10 – Why Darin began exploring this controversial health debate years ago 00:03:54 – What if everything we've been taught about illness is only half the story? 00:04:35 – How our internal biological environment shapes disease susceptibility 00:05:10 – The importance of optimizing the body's internal terrain 00:06:00 – Looking back to the 1800s: the scientific battle that shaped modern medicine 00:06:17 – Louis Pasteur and the rise of germ theory 00:07:20 – The successes of germ theory: antibiotics, vaccines, and sterilization 00:08:01 – Antoine Béchamp and the foundation of terrain theory 00:08:45 – The concept of microbial polymorphism and environmental adaptation 00:09:40 – When microbes become pathogenic in weakened terrain 00:10:00 – Pasteur's alleged deathbed admission: "The microbe is nothing, the terrain is everything" 00:10:45 – Claude Bernard and the concept of the internal environment 00:11:00 – The Flexner Report and the restructuring of American medical education 00:11:45 – How holistic and integrative medical schools were shut down 00:12:30 – The rise of the pharmaceutical-centered medical model 00:13:00 – Why modern doctors often receive little training in nutrition 00:13:45 – The consequences of a pathogen-centered healthcare system 00:14:00 – How economic interests influenced the trajectory of medicine 00:14:20 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality mineral support and cellular optimization 00:16:11 – The science of terrain and how it shows up across multiple disciplines 00:16:47 – Bioelectricity and the role of cellular voltage in health 00:17:20 – The transmembrane potential and healthy cellular voltage levels 00:17:50 – Otto Warburg's discovery of low oxygen environments in cancer cells 00:18:30 – Dr. Jerry Tennant's research on voltage and chronic disease 00:19:00 – The microbiome revolution in modern science 00:19:30 – Why the body contains roughly 38 trillion microbial cells 00:20:00 – How gut bacteria influence immune response 00:20:30 – Research showing microbiome diversity affects viral susceptibility 00:21:00 – Why exposure to pathogens does not always result in illness 00:21:30 – The role of nutrition, sleep, and stress in immune resilience 00:21:55 – Vitamin D deficiency as a major predictor of disease severity 00:22:30 – Chronic inflammation as the root of modern disease 00:23:00 – Mitochondria: the cellular energy system 00:23:40 – How mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to chronic illness 00:24:00 – The connection between nutrient availability and mitochondrial health 00:24:30 – The pillars of terrain optimization 00:25:00 – Why minerals are foundational for cellular health 00:25:30 – Magnesium deficiency and inflammatory disease 00:26:00 – Building a mineral-rich diet for optimal physiology 00:26:20 – Invitation to the SuperLife Patreon community 00:27:55 – Supporting the microbiome through diet and lifestyle 00:28:20 – Why dietary diversity increases microbial resilience 00:29:00 – The importance of sunlight, grounding, and circadian rhythm 00:30:00 – Sleep and the brain's detoxification system 00:31:00 – Environmental toxins and the body's detox pathways 00:31:45 – Stress physiology and its destructive impact on the terrain 00:33:00 – Rebuilding resilience through lifestyle choices 00:34:00 – Final thoughts on reclaiming control over your health 00:35:17 – Closing message and end of episode Thank You to Our Sponsors Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.   Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway: "The germ may be the match, but the terrain is the dry timber. Without the right internal conditions, the spark simply goes out. But when the terrain is depleted—when our bodies are stressed, inflamed, nutrient deficient, and toxic—that same spark can ignite disease. The power we have is in shaping the terrain every single day." Bibliography/Sources: Bai, Y., Ocampo, J., Jin, G., Chen, S., Benet-Martínez, V., Monroy, M., Anderson, C., & Keltner, D. (2021). Awe, daily stress, and well-being. Emotion, 21(4), 562–566. This research documents how individuals experiencing awe report lower levels of daily stress, putting stressors into perspective to increase overall life satisfaction. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0000638 Becker, R. O., & Selden, G. (1985). The Body Electric: Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life. A pioneering work documenting how bioelectric fields in the body regulate growth, healing, and immune function. https://www.amazon.com/Body-Electric-Electromagnetism-Foundation-Life/dp/0688069711 Chirico, A., & Yaden, D. B. (2018). Awe: A self-transcendent and sometimes transformative emotion. This chapter identifies awe as a complex emotion arising from vastness that facilitates connectedness and self-diminishment. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77619-4_11 DiNicolantonio, J. J., O'Keefe, J. H., & Wilson, W. (2018). Subclinical magnesium deficiency: a principal driver of cardiovascular disease and a public health crisis. Published in Open Heart, this study highlights how magnesium deficiency is a silent driver of inflammatory disease states. https://openheart.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000668 Keltner, D., & Haidt, J. (2003). Approaching awe, a moral, spiritual, and aesthetic emotion. Cognition and Emotion, 17(2), 297–314. A seminal paper establishing the two central pillars of awe: perceived vastness and the need for mental accommodation. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699930302297 Sender, R., Fuchs, S., & Milo, R. (2016). Revised estimates for the number of human and bacteria cells in the body. Published in Cell, this study provides the current understanding that human and microbial cells exist in roughly equal numbers. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2016.01.013 Warburg, O. (1956). On the origin of cancer cells. Nobel Prize-winning research published in Science establishing that cancer thrives in low-oxygen, low-voltage environments where cellular respiration is impaired. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.123.3191.309

Bullying does not just affect the child in the moment. It stirs up a whole wave of emotions for everyone involved — denial, disbelief, anger, sadness, guilt, and even confusion.In this episode, Athena and Mims continue the bullying series by unpacking the mixed feelings that surface when bullying hits close to home. They reflect on how bullying can show up in schools, workplaces, families, and even everyday situations, and why our first emotional reaction matters. From questioning whether a child is being bullied, doing the bullying, or simply struggling to respond, they explore how easy it is to minimize what is happening before fully seeing it for what it is.This conversation is a reminder to slow down, process before reacting, and create room for honest conversations that lead to healing, accountability, and growth.Because bullying does not just leave a mark on behavior — it can shake identity, trust, and confidence too.In this episode:Why denial and disbelief are common first reactions to bullyingHow bullying can trigger emotions similar to griefThe danger of reacting before processingSupporting your child without labeling them by one bad momentWhy awareness, reflection, and conversation matter on both sides of the storyTorn Thought: Bullying brings up mixed feelings — and naming them helps us respond with wisdom instead of reaction.Share your Torn Moments or Mends to

Peut-on faire de ses convictions intimes un métier à part entière ? Dans une société où le militantisme s'exerce souvent sur son temps libre, Juliette fait figure d'exception.J'ai eu le plaisir de recevoir Juliette Delas, directrice du développement chez Femmes@Numérique et vice-présidente d'ELLEstime, pour comprendre comment elle a transformé son féminisme en une carrière percutante au cœur de la tech.Sa force, c'est sa capacité à challenger les modèles établis avec une authenticité désarmante. Loin des postures moralisatrices, elle a choisi d'attaquer les inégalités par le prisme de la carrière et de privilégier l'écoute pour fédérer, assumant de "déranger" les conditionnements sans jamais juger.Dans cet épisode, nous explorons :- L'indépendance financière : première brique pour s'affranchir et vivre librement. En lien très jeune avec les choix de carrière.- L'électrochoc : Une crise d'angoisse à 27 ans qui l'a pousse à tracer sa propre voie.- La “bonne manière” de faire changer d'avis : C'est tellement plus puissant de demander "explique-moi ce que tu ressens" plutôt qu'imposer ses directives.- La déconstruction des cases : Dépasser les étiquettes pour repenser la collaboration entre les hommes et les femmes. Pourquoi est-ce qu'on genre les choses en tant que société ? Est-ce vraiment utile et vers quoi peut-on aller ?Cette conversation, c'est une autorisation à s'affranchir des codes pour tracer son propre chemin. Ciao les injonctions du genre !Bonne écoute !Timeline00:00:00 - 00:05:14 : Juliette Delas en mission pour la féminisation de la tech00:05:14 - 00:08:43 : L'indépendance financière comme clé de l'émancipation féminine00:08:43 - 00:13:01 : Comment créer son réseau et devenir légitime dans le militantisme féministe00:13:01 - 00:17:21 : Déconstruire les injonctions : "C'est comme ça" ne suffit plus00:17:21 - 00:22:14 : La négociation salariale et les conditionnements de genre00:22:14 - 00:30:51 : Reconstruire plutôt que déconstruire : définir sa propre case00:30:51 - 00:38:38 : Écouter son instinct et couper le cordon avec les modèles familiaux00:38:38 - 00:52:10 : Défis et récompenses du militantisme : entre solitude et reconnaissance00:52:10 - 01:03:05 : Le miroir des relations : quand assumer sa singularité dérange01:03:05 - 01:12:56 : Vers une société plus inclusive : la diversité comme force d'innovationHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Todd Kroupa A former firefighter turned top-producing real estate agent in Georgia. Todd explains his journey from a physically demanding fire department career to becoming a highly successful real estate broker, team leader, and luxury/equestrian property specialist. The conversation walks through: His transition from the fire service to real estate Opening and managing a 400‑agent office in Florida Relocating to Georgia and re-establishing his business How he advises both first-time homebuyers and experienced sellers Emotional decision-making in buying and selling Inspections, deal-breakers, and buyer/seller behavior Multi-generational housing trends post‑COVID Why real estate remains a wealth-building tool Advice for navigating neighborhoods, schools, and due diligence His eventual ranking as #1 single agent for Berkshire Hathaway in Georgia (2024–2025) Todd emphasizes integrity, long-term relationships, and guiding clients toward the right house — not just closing a deal. Purpose of the Interview The purpose of Todd Kroupa’s appearance is to: Share a motivational career-change story — moving from firefighter to top real estate agent. Educate listeners on the real estate process — including buying, selling, inspections, and market strategy. Give practical tips for first-time homebuyers, families, and multi-generational households. Promote best practices for choosing neighborhoods, navigating emotion in home buying, and avoiding pitfalls. Highlight Todd’s success and position him as a trusted resource for Georgia real estate clients. Key Takeaways 1. Career Transition & Motivation Todd became a firefighter in 1992, retired in 2014, and began real estate in 2002. Real estate appealed to him because it allowed him to continue helping people without the physical strain. He built and managed a 400-agent office before returning to working directly with clients — his true passion. 2. Balancing Firefighting and Real Estate He often worked both jobs full-time, with limited days off. Eventually, maintaining both became impossible: “I can’t do this anymore,” he told his wife. 3. Buyer Advice Buyers make decisions emotionally first, then logically. Within the first 3–5 minutes in a home, buyers often know if they like it. Lighting, paint color, home condition, and layout heavily influence emotional response. First-time buyers need extra guidance — like “teaching someone to drive for the first time.” 4. Seller Advice Selling isn’t just about market timing — presentation matters. Neutral paint colors and bright white lighting help increase buyer appeal. Every showing is won or lost in the first few minutes. 5. Inspections Matter — and Are Deal Breakers Top inspection walk‑aways: Mold Foundation issues Roof problemsTodd stresses that if a buyer is uncomfortable before closing, “you won’t be comfortable after you close.” 6. Emotion vs. Logic Many buyers get emotionally attached and ignore red flags. Todd’s rule: commissions should never drive decisions. 7. Multi-Generational Living Is Rising Driven by COVID, high child-care costs, rising home prices. Families are choosing: ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) “In-law suites” Larger family compounds 8. Real Estate as a Wealth Builder Unlike stock investments, real estate allows you to: Control, improve, alter, and live in the asset. Tax advantages like 1031 exchanges and mortgage deductions compound long-term value. 9. Don’t Buy the Most Expensive House in the Neighborhood Surrounding homes cap your resale value. You may have to wait years for nearby homes to “catch up.” 10. Neighborhood Due Diligence Realtors must avoid discrimination (Fair Housing Act). Buyers should: Visit neighborhoods at night and on weekends Speak with neighbors Review school ratings and county resources Notable Quotes (from the transcript) Career & Purpose “I love helping people. That’s why I became a fireman. Real estate was another way to help people.” “I wasn’t quite sure I wanted to manage long term… my heart was with clients.” Ethics & Commission “Commissions should never be above the people.” “If you’re focused on commissions, you need to pick a different industry.” Emotions in Home Buying “Buyers think they’re looking logically, but they’re looking emotionally first.” “Within the first 3–5 minutes, they already know if they like the home.” Inspections “If you’re not comfortable with the property now, you won’t be comfortable after you close.” Neighborhood Choice “Focus on the house, but look at the neighborhood — you can’t change your neighbors.” Wealth Building “With stocks you can’t control it, improve it, or live in it. With a home, you can.” Success & Determination “Someone told me when I moved to Georgia I wasn’t going to make it. Now I’m the number one salesperson in Georgia.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Todd Kroupa A former firefighter turned top-producing real estate agent in Georgia. Todd explains his journey from a physically demanding fire department career to becoming a highly successful real estate broker, team leader, and luxury/equestrian property specialist. The conversation walks through: His transition from the fire service to real estate Opening and managing a 400‑agent office in Florida Relocating to Georgia and re-establishing his business How he advises both first-time homebuyers and experienced sellers Emotional decision-making in buying and selling Inspections, deal-breakers, and buyer/seller behavior Multi-generational housing trends post‑COVID Why real estate remains a wealth-building tool Advice for navigating neighborhoods, schools, and due diligence His eventual ranking as #1 single agent for Berkshire Hathaway in Georgia (2024–2025) Todd emphasizes integrity, long-term relationships, and guiding clients toward the right house — not just closing a deal. Purpose of the Interview The purpose of Todd Kroupa’s appearance is to: Share a motivational career-change story — moving from firefighter to top real estate agent. Educate listeners on the real estate process — including buying, selling, inspections, and market strategy. Give practical tips for first-time homebuyers, families, and multi-generational households. Promote best practices for choosing neighborhoods, navigating emotion in home buying, and avoiding pitfalls. Highlight Todd’s success and position him as a trusted resource for Georgia real estate clients. Key Takeaways 1. Career Transition & Motivation Todd became a firefighter in 1992, retired in 2014, and began real estate in 2002. Real estate appealed to him because it allowed him to continue helping people without the physical strain. He built and managed a 400-agent office before returning to working directly with clients — his true passion. 2. Balancing Firefighting and Real Estate He often worked both jobs full-time, with limited days off. Eventually, maintaining both became impossible: “I can’t do this anymore,” he told his wife. 3. Buyer Advice Buyers make decisions emotionally first, then logically. Within the first 3–5 minutes in a home, buyers often know if they like it. Lighting, paint color, home condition, and layout heavily influence emotional response. First-time buyers need extra guidance — like “teaching someone to drive for the first time.” 4. Seller Advice Selling isn’t just about market timing — presentation matters. Neutral paint colors and bright white lighting help increase buyer appeal. Every showing is won or lost in the first few minutes. 5. Inspections Matter — and Are Deal Breakers Top inspection walk‑aways: Mold Foundation issues Roof problemsTodd stresses that if a buyer is uncomfortable before closing, “you won’t be comfortable after you close.” 6. Emotion vs. Logic Many buyers get emotionally attached and ignore red flags. Todd’s rule: commissions should never drive decisions. 7. Multi-Generational Living Is Rising Driven by COVID, high child-care costs, rising home prices. Families are choosing: ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) “In-law suites” Larger family compounds 8. Real Estate as a Wealth Builder Unlike stock investments, real estate allows you to: Control, improve, alter, and live in the asset. Tax advantages like 1031 exchanges and mortgage deductions compound long-term value. 9. Don’t Buy the Most Expensive House in the Neighborhood Surrounding homes cap your resale value. You may have to wait years for nearby homes to “catch up.” 10. Neighborhood Due Diligence Realtors must avoid discrimination (Fair Housing Act). Buyers should: Visit neighborhoods at night and on weekends Speak with neighbors Review school ratings and county resources Notable Quotes (from the transcript) Career & Purpose “I love helping people. That’s why I became a fireman. Real estate was another way to help people.” “I wasn’t quite sure I wanted to manage long term… my heart was with clients.” Ethics & Commission “Commissions should never be above the people.” “If you’re focused on commissions, you need to pick a different industry.” Emotions in Home Buying “Buyers think they’re looking logically, but they’re looking emotionally first.” “Within the first 3–5 minutes, they already know if they like the home.” Inspections “If you’re not comfortable with the property now, you won’t be comfortable after you close.” Neighborhood Choice “Focus on the house, but look at the neighborhood — you can’t change your neighbors.” Wealth Building “With stocks you can’t control it, improve it, or live in it. With a home, you can.” Success & Determination “Someone told me when I moved to Georgia I wasn’t going to make it. Now I’m the number one salesperson in Georgia.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tattoo industry is currently experiencing a renaissance, marked by a remarkable surge in both technical skill and creativity among artists. This transformation is particularly evident at conventions like the Mondial du Tatouage in Paris, where hundreds of talented tattoo artists showcase their work, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in tattoo art.  In this episode of "Chats and Tatts," host Aaron Della Vedova sits down at the Mondial du Tatouage convention in Paris with the talented tattoo artist Raydems. Known for his stunning black and gray large format tattoos, Raydems shares insights into his artistic journey and the inspirations behind his intricate, dark work. Despite only nine years in the industry, Raydems has built an impressive portfolio that showcases his skill and dedication. Aaron and Raydems discuss the tattooing process, the importance of self-care in such a demanding profession, and the influence of renowned artists like Paul Booth.  Tune in for an engaging conversation that reveals the passion and artistry behind tattooing. Don't forget to check out Raydems on Instagram at @RAYDEMS! Chat Highlights: 00:01:55 - Work-Life Balance 00:03:07 - Tattoo Techniques and Styles 00:04:18 - Freehand Tattooing 00:05:51 - Challenges of Freehand Tattooing 00:07:03 - Dark Art and Personal Background 00:08:41 - Public Perception of Tattoos 00:12:06 - Artistic Expression and Emotion 00:14:13 - Future of Tattooing 00:17:09 - Impact of AI and Technology 00:22:32 - Client Preferences and Market Trends 00:28:44 - Tattooing in Australia 00:32:09 - Changing Forms of Expression 00:35:09 - New Generation of Tattoo Artists 00:38:38 - Advice for Aspiring Tattoo Artists 00:39:29 - Tattoo Renaissance and Future Prospects Quotes:   "I made it a name from the start of my career to just turn around and delve straight into freehand."   "So what would be the new barriers that are broken? My mind goes more towards Composition. New composition that it hasn't been thought of."   "It definitely holds a lot more weight than just type it in mid-journey and that's it and you don't do bugger all to it."   "They just want to see an image. They go, that's dope. Do you have the technical ability to put that in my skin?"   "I'll be very raw and honest by saying I know in my heart if I had never owned those shops I would have done better. A hundred percent."   "The days of being kind of good at this are kind of going away. You've got to be like, really good at this."   "I think your chances of making it are fucking one in a thousand."   "We're really shifting forward now... It's gotten crazier since."   Stay Connected: Chats & Tatts: Website: http://www.chatsandtatts.com⁠ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatsandtatts  IG: http://www.instagram.com/chatsandtatts Chats & Tatts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chatsandtatts Connect with Aaron:⁠   Aaron IG:⁠ http://www.instagram.com/aarondellavedova⁠ Guru Tattoo: http://www.Gurutattoo.com Connect with Raydems: IG:https://www.instagram.com/raydems  

Grief doesn't only come from what happens to us directly. In this episode of our Grief Series, we'll look through the Seventh Gate: Trauma — specifically collective trauma and secondary (vicarious) trauma. We'll break down what these are, how they physically land in your body, what the Window of Tolerance really means for your day-to-day life, and what to do when you find yourself overwhelmed by stress. We'll explore super helpful theories like the tend-and-befriend stress response, the power of your hope circuit, the eternal wisdom of finding the Middle Way, and practical guidance for navigating a world that can feel relentlessly heavy. This episode is part of a 10-part series on grief. You can jump in here and circle back to Episode 248 when you're ready.   p.s. Find a Simple Joy practice for this episode right here at our blog.   About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, ease anxiety, and uplift mood. Join Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek for practical, mindfulness-based tools and positive psychology strategies to build resilience and create lasting joy. Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with the Joy Lab Program.   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! And... if you want to spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free, then please join our mission by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).   Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram TikTok Linkedin Watch on YouTube   Key moments: [00:00] — Introduce the Seventh Gate: Trauma [00:48] — A gentle reminder to listen with care [01:30] — Defining collective trauma: shared psychological impact affecting communities, societies, and the globe; examples include COVID, 9/11, mass shootings, natural disasters, and chronic collective traumas like racism and classism [02:00] — Defining secondary trauma / vicarious trauma: how negative effects occur through hearing accounts, watching videos, 24/7 news exposure; not uncommon in caregivers, healthcare workers, therapists, and first responders [03:30] — Why the brain doesn't always distinguish direct from indirect trauma; secondary trauma can produce symptoms identical to direct trauma; we are wired to survive in communities [04:00] — The losses this gate surfaces: safety, trust in institutions, community connection, shared understanding, and moral injuries [05:00] — Linda Thai's definition of trauma: "what happened that shouldn't have, and what should have happened that didn't" — and why the second half matters just as much [06:30] — Minnesota ICE surge reflection; what was missing that could have softened the trauma; community connection as a powerfully protective presence [07:45] — The tend-and-befriend stress response and why it's especially suited to collective grief [08:40] — Physical symptoms of collective trauma: brain fog, sleep problems, appetite changes, jumpiness, physical tension, digestive issues [09:20] — How collective stress lowers individual stress tolerance; why the tend-and-befriend response is so adaptive here [09:50] — Dan Siegel's Window of Tolerance introduced: the zone for healthy stress response; why collective trauma shrinks the window [10:20] — What happens outside the window: hyperarousal and hypoarousal introduced [11:00] — Deep dive on hyperarousal: panic, racing thoughts, anger, hypervigilance; why narrow focus is counterproductive; how sustained overactivation overwhelms the nervous system [13:00] — Hypoarousal: numbness, flatness, disconnection, apathy, brain fog; the freeze/"bite" stress response as protective feature, not personal failure; the COVID grocery bag arc [14:30] — Gentle activation strategies for moving out of hypoarousal: small movements, mindful breathing, connecting with safe people, small accomplishments [15:30] — Learned helplessness reexamined: the original researchers got it backward — helplessness is the brain's default, not something learned [16:00] — The Hope Circuit: prefrontal cortex overrides the helplessness default when actions are seen to matter; cross-stressor effect of agency [16:40] — What agency looks like in practice: self-talk, social connections, information choices, body care, small service acts, values [17:30] — Henry's activating-to-calming spectrum; using the Middle Way framework to self-regulate within the Window of Tolerance [18:30] — What to do when you've gone outside the window: micro-changes, one small choice at a time; deep rest when needed [20:10] — Balance is not a destination; the goal is not to eliminate stress responses but to navigate them more skillfully [21:15] — Self-care during collective trauma enables wise collective action [21:45] — Closing wisdom from Clarissa Pinkola Estés on standing up and showing your soul   Sources and Notes for this full grief series: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life.  Grief Series: The Grief Series: The Wholeness of Being Human [part 1, ep 248] Everything We Love, We Will Lose: Navigating the First Gate of Grief[part 2, ep 249] Welcoming Back the Parts of You That Have Not Known Love [part 3, ep 250] Why You Can't Escape the Sorrows of the World (and why that's a good thing) [part 4, ep 251] Born to Belong: Grieving What Should Have Been There From the Start [part 5, ep 252] Breaking the Cycle: Ancestral Grief, Epigenetics, and the Power to Change Your Legacy [part 6, ep 253] How Facing the Harm You've Done Can Set You Free [part 7, ep 254] Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller Linda Thai's website Dan Siegel's website Clarissa Pinkola Estés' website Beckes & Sbarra, Social baseline theory: State of the science and new directions. Access here Beckes, et al. (2011). Social Baseline Theory: The Role of Social Proximity in Emotion and Economy of Action. Access here Bunea et al. (2017). Early-life adversity and cortisol response to social stress: a meta-analysis. Access here. Eisma, et al. (2019). No pain, no gain: cross-lagged analyses of posttraumatic growth and anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress and prolonged grief symptoms after loss. Access here  Hirschberger G. (2018). Collective Trauma an d the Social Construction of Meaning. Frontiers in psychology, 9, 1441. Access here   Kamis, et al. (2024). Childhood maltreatment associated with adolescent peer networks: Withdrawal, avoidance, and fragmentation. Access here  Lehrner, et al. (2014). Maternal PTSD associates with greater glucocorticoid sensitivity in offspring of Holocaust survivors. Access here  Maier & Seligman. (2016). Learned helplessness at fifty: Insights from neuroscience. Access here Sheehy, et al. (2019). An examination of the relationship between shame, guilt and self-harm: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Access here  Strathearn, et al. (2020). Long-term Cognitive, Psychological, and Health Outcomes Associated With Child Abuse and Neglect. Access here  Yehuda et al. (1998). Vulnerability to posttraumatic stress disorder in adult offspring of Holocaust survivors.  Access here. Yehuda, et al. (2018). Intergenerational transmission of trauma effects: putative role of epigenetic mechanisms. Access here    Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 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What if understanding how AI thinks could reveal uncomfortable truths about how your own brain works, and give you powerful tools to make smarter decisions, resist manipulation, and upgrade your cognition at the root level? -Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Tom Griffiths, the Henry R. Luce Professor of Information Technology, Consciousness, and Culture in the Departments of Psychology and Computer Science at Princeton University. Griffiths directs Princeton's Computational Cognitive Science Lab, a research group focused on understanding the mathematical foundations of human cognition, and the Princeton Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence. He is the coauthor of Algorithms to Live By and the author of the new book The Laws of Thought, and his award-winning research has appeared in Science, Nature, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 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What do you do when the person you built your life around is suddenly gone?In this deeply moving episode, Glenn and Phyllis sit down with Eric — husband, father of 10, and Connection Codes community member — to talk about what happens when grief, identity loss, and emotional isolation collide. Eric's wife Nicole passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack just after the New Year, leaving him a single father navigating the unimaginable.But this isn't just a story about loss. It's a story about what tools, community, and the courage to be emotionally vulnerable can do — even in the darkest seasons.In this episode, you'll hear:Why grief cannot heal in isolation — and what it actually needs to move throughHow Eric tracked his emotional connection with his wife through selfies (the data will surprise you)What losing a spouse does to your sense of identity — and why that part often goes unspokenThe difference between grief that gets witnessed and grief that stays buriedHow men are conditioned to suppress emotion — and what it costs them and their kidsWhat Eric's kids said to him that changed how he showed up as a dadWhy Eric drove to Tennessee to be with a community of people he'd never met in personResources mentioned:Get your free Core Emotion Wheel → www.connectioncodes.co/podcastWork with a Connection Codes certified coach → connectioncodes.co/coachesLearn more about the School of Connection → connectioncodes.coKeywords: grief and emotional health, healing from loss, marriage and identity, emotional intelligence tools, how to grieve in community, men and vulnerability, mental health after loss, relationship emotional wellness, grief and parenting, connection and healing, emotional resilience, marriage and loss

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How do you capture something as enormous and personal as the feeling of “home” in a book? How can you navigate the chaotic discovery period in writing something new? With Roz Morris. In the intro, KU vs Wide [Written Word Media]; Podcasts Overtake Radio, book marketing implications [The New Publishing Standard]; Tips for podcast guests; The Vatican embraces AI for translation, but not for sermons [National Catholic Reporter]; NotebookLM; Self-Publishing in German; Bones of the Deep. This episode is sponsored by Publisher Rocket, which will help you get your book in front of more Amazon readers so you can spend less time marketing and more time writing. I use Publisher Rocket for researching book titles, categories, and keywords — for new books and for updating my backlist. Check it out at www.PublisherRocket.com This show is also supported by my Patrons. Join my Community at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn Roz Morris is an award-nominated literary fiction author, memoirist, and previously a bestselling ghostwriter. She writes writing craft books for authors under the Nail Your Novel brand, and is also an editor, speaker, and writing coach. Her latest travel memoir is Turn Right at the Rainbow: A Diary of House-Hunting, Happenstance & Home. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below. Show Notes How being an indie author has evolved over 15 years, from ebooks-only to special editions, multi-voice audiobooks and tools to help with everything Why “home” is such a powerful emotional theme and how to turn personal experiences into universal memoir Practical craft tips on show-don't-tell, writing about real people, and finding the right book title The chaotic discovery writing phase — why some books take seven years and why that's okay Building a newsletter sustainably by finding your authentic voice (and the power of a good pet story) Low-key book marketing strategies for memoir, including Roz's community-driven “home” collage campaign You can find Roz at RozMorris.org. Transcript of the interview with Roz Morris JOANNA: Roz Morris is an award-nominated literary fiction author, memoirist, and previously a bestselling ghostwriter. She writes writing craft books for authors under the Nail Your Novel brand, and is also an editor, speaker, and writing coach. Her latest travel memoir is Turn Right at the Rainbow: A Diary of House-Hunting, Happenstance & Home. Welcome back to the show, Roz. ROZ: Hi, Jo. It's so lovely to be back. I love that we managed to catch up every now and again on what we're doing. We've been doing this for so long. JOANNA: In fact, if people don't know, the first time you came on this show was 2011, which is 15 years. ROZ: I know! JOANNA: It is so crazy. I guess we should say, we do know each other in person, in real life, but realistically we mainly catch up when you come on the podcast. ROZ: Yes, we do, and by following what we're doing around the web. So I read your newsletters, you read mine. JOANNA: Exactly. So good to return. You write all kinds of different things, but let's first take a look back. The first time you were on was 2011, 15 years ago. You've spanned traditional and indie, you've seen a lot. You know a lot of people in publishing as well. What are the key things you think have shifted over the years, and why do you still choose indie for your work? ROZ: Well, lots of things have shifted. Some things are more difficult now, some things are a lot easier. We were lucky to be in right at the start and we learned the ropes and managed to make a lot of contacts with people. Now it's much more difficult to get your work out there and noticed by readers. You have to be more knowledgeable about things like marketing and promotions. But that said, there are now much better tools for doing all this. Some really smart people have put their brains to work about how authors can get their work to the right readers, and there's also a lot more understanding of how that can be done in the modern world. Everything is now much more niche-driven, isn't it? People know exactly what kind of thriller they like or what kind of memoir they like. In the old days it was probably just, “Well, you like thrillers,” and that could be absolutely loads of things. Now we can find far better who might like our work. The tools we have are astonishing. To start with, in about 2011, we could only really produce ebooks and paperbacks. That was it. Anything else, you'd have to get a print run that would be quite expensive. Now we can get amazing, beautiful special editions made. We can do audiobooks, multi-voice audiobooks. We can do ebooks with all sorts of enhancements. We can even make apps if we want to. There's absolutely loads that creators can do now that they couldn't before, so it's still a very exciting world. JOANNA: When we first met, there was still a lot of negativity here in the UK around indie authors or self-publishing. That does feel like it's shifted. Do you think that stigma around self-publishing has changed? ROZ: I think it has really changed, yes. To start with, we were regarded as a bit of the Wild West. We were just tramping in and making our mark in places that we hadn't been invited into. Now it's changed entirely. I think we've managed to convince people that we have the same quality standards. Readers don't mind—I don't think the readers ever minded, actually, so long as the book looked right, felt right, read right. It's much easier now. It's much more of a level playing field. We can prove ourselves. In fact, we don't necessarily have to prove ourselves anymore. We just go and find readers. JOANNA: Yes, I feel like that. I have nothing to prove. I just get on with my work and writing our books and putting them out there. We've got our own audiences now. I guess I always think of it as perhaps not a shadow industry, but almost a parallel industry. You have spanned a lot of traditional publishing and you still do editing work. You know a lot of trad pub authors too. Do you still actively choose indie for a particular reason? ROZ: I do. I really like building my own body of work, and I'm now experienced enough to know what I do well, what I need advice with, and help with. I mean, we don't do all this completely by ourselves, do we? We bring in experts who will give us the right feedback if we're doing a new genre or a genre that's new to us. I choose indie because I like the control. Because I began in traditional publishing—I was making books for other people—I just learned all the trades and how to do everything to a professional standard. I love being able to apply that to my own work. I also love the way I can decide what I'm going to write next. If I was traditionally published, I would have to do something that fitted with whatever the publisher would want of me, and that isn't necessarily where my muse is taking me or what I've become interested in. I think creative humans evolve throughout their lives. They become interested in different things, different themes, different ways of expressing themselves. I began by thinking I would just write novels, and now I've found myself writing memoirs as well. That shift would have been difficult if someone else was having to make me fit into their marketing plans or what their imprint was known for. But because I've built my own audience, I can just bring them with me and say, “You might like this. It's still me. I'm just doing something different.” JOANNA: I like that phrase: “creative humans.” That's what we are. As you say, I never thought I would write a memoir, and then I wrote Pilgrimage, and I think there's probably another one on its way. We do these different things over time. Let's get into this new book, Turn Right at the Rainbow. It's about the idea of home. I've talked a lot about home on my Books And Travel Podcast, but not so much here. Why is home such an emotional topic, for both positive and negative reasons? Why did you want to explore it? ROZ: I think home is so emotional because it grows around you and it grows on you very slowly without you really realising it. As you are not looking, you suddenly realise, “Oh, it means such a lot.” I love to play this mind game with myself—if you compare what your street looks like to you now and how it looked the first time you set eyes on it, it's a world of difference. There are so many emotional layers that build up just because of the amount of time we spend in a place. It's like a relationship, a very slow-growing friendship. And as you say, sometimes it can be negative as well. I became really fascinated with this because we decided to move house and we'd lived in the same house for about 30 years, which is a lot of time. It had seen a lot of us—a lot of our lives, a lot of big decisions, a lot of good times, a lot of difficult times. I felt that was all somehow encapsulated in the place. I know that readers of certain horror or even spiritual fiction will have this feeling that a place contains emotions and pasts and all sorts of vibes that just stay in there. When we were going around looking at a house to buy, I was thinking, “How do we even know how we will feel about it?” We're moving out of somewhere that has immense amounts of feelings and associations, and we're trying to judge whether somewhere else will feel right. It just seemed like we were making a decision of cosmic proportions. It comes down so much to chance as well. You're not only just deciding, “Okay, I'd like to buy that one,” and pressing a button like on eBay and you've won it. It doesn't happen like that. There are lots of middle steps. The other person's got to agree to sell to you, not do the dirty on you and sell to someone else. You've got all sorts of machinations going on that you have no idea about. And you only have what's on offer—you only get an opportunity to buy a place because someone else has decided to let it go. All this seemed like immense amounts of chance, of dice rolling. I thought, yet we end up in these places and they mean so much to us. It just blew my mind. I thought, “I've got to write about this.” JOANNA: It's really interesting, isn't it? I really only started using the word “home” after the pandemic and living here in Bath. We had luckily just bought a house before then, and I'd never really considered anywhere to be a home. I've talked about this idea of third culture kids—people who grow up between cultures and don't feel like there's a home anywhere. I was really interested in your book because there's so much about the functional things that have to happen when you move house or look for a house, and often people aren't thinking about it as deeply as you are. So did you start working on the memoir as you went to see places, or was it something you thought about when you were leaving? Was it a “moving towards” kind of memoir or a “sad nostalgia” memoir? ROZ: Well, it could have been very sad and nostalgic because I do like to write really emotional things, and they're not necessarily for sharing with everybody, but I was very interested in the emotions of it. I started keeping diaries. Some of them were just diaries I'd write down, some of them were emails I'd send to friends who were saying, “How's it going?” And then I'd find I was just writing pieces rather than emails, and it built up really. JOANNA: It's interesting, you said you write emotional things. We mentioned nostalgia, and obviously there are memories in the home, but it's very easy to say a word like “nostalgia” and everyone thinks that means different things. One of the important things about writing is to be very specific rather than general. Can you give us some tips about how we can turn big emotions into specific written things that bring it alive for our readers? ROZ: It's really interesting that you mention nostalgia, because what we have to be careful of is not writing just for ourselves. It starts with us—our feelings about something, our responses, our curiosities—but we then have to let other people in. There's nothing more boring than reading something that's just a memoir manuscript that doesn't reach out to anyone in any way. It's like looking through their holiday snaps. What you have to do is somehow find something bigger in there that will allow everyone to connect and think, “Oh, this is about me too,” or “I've thought this too.” As I said, we start with things that feel powerful and important for us, and I think we don't necessarily need to go looking for them. They emerge the more deeply we think about what we're writing. We find they're building. Certainly for me, it's what pulls me back to an idea, thinking, “There's something in this idea that's really talking to me now. What is it?” Often I'll need to go for walks and things to let the logical mind turn off and ideas start coming in. But I'll find that something is building and it seems to become more and more something that will speak to others rather than just to me. That's one way of doing it—by listening to your intuition and delving more and more until you find something that seems worth saying to other people. But you could do it another way. If you decided you wanted to write a book about home, and you'd already got your big theme, you could then think, “Well, how will I make this into something manageable?” So you start with something big and build it into smaller-scale things that can be related to. You might look at ideas of homes—situations of people who have lost their home, like the kind of displacement we see at the moment. Or we might look at another aspect, such as people who sell homes and what they must feel like being these go-betweens between worlds, between people who are doing these immense changes in their lives. Or we might think of an ecological angle—the planet Earth and what we're doing to it, or our place in the cosmos. We might start with a thing we want to write about and then find, “How are we going to treat it?” That usually comes down to what appeals to us. It might be the ecological side. It might be the story of a few estate agents who are trying to sell homes for people. Or it might be like mine—just a personal story of trying to move house. From that, we can create something that will have a wider resonance as well as starting with something that's personally interesting to you. The big emotions will come out of that wider resonance. JOANNA: Trying to go deeper on that— It's the “show, don't tell” idea, isn't it? If you'd said, “I felt very sad about leaving my house” or “I felt very sad about the prospect of leaving my house,” that is not a whole book. ROZ: Yes. It's why you felt sad, how you felt sad, what it made you think of. That's a very good point about “show, don't tell,” which is a fundamental writing technique. It basically tells people exactly how you feel about a particular thing, which is not the same as the way anyone else would feel about it—but still, curiously, it can be universal and something that we can all tap into. Funnily enough, by being very specific, by saying, “I realised when we'd signed the contract to sell the house that it wasn't ours anymore, and it had been, and I felt like I was betraying it,” that starts to get really personal. People might think, “Yes, I felt like that too,” or “I hadn't thought you'd feel like that, but I can understand it.” Those specifics are what really let people into the journey that you're taking them on. JOANNA: And isn't this one of the challenges, that we're not even going to use a word like “sad,” basically. ROZ: Yes. It's like, who was it who said, “Don't tell me if they got wet—tell me how it felt to get wet in that particular situation.” Then the reader will think, “Oh yes, they got wet,” but they'll also have had an experience that took them somewhere interesting. JOANNA: Yes. Show me the raindrops on the umbrella and the splashing through the puddles. I think this is so important with big emotions. Also, when we say nostalgia—we've talked before about Stranger Things and Kate Bush and the way Stranger Things used songs and nostalgia. Oh, I was watching Derry Girls—have you seen Derry Girls? ROZ: No, I haven't yet. JOANNA: Oh, it's brilliant. It's so good. It's pretty old now, but it's a nineties soundtrack and I'm watching going, “Oh, they got this so right.” They just got it right with the songs. You feel nostalgic because you feel an emotion that is linked to that music. It makes you feel a certain way, but everyone feels these things in different ways. I think that is a challenge of fiction, and also memoir. Certainly with memoir and fiction, this is so important. ROZ: Yes, and I was just thinking with self-help books, it's even important there because self-help books have to show they understand how the reader is feeling. JOANNA: Yes, and sometimes you use anecdotes to do that. Another challenge with memoir—in this book, you're going round having a look at places, and they're real places and there are real people. This can be difficult. What are things that people need to be wary of if using real people in real places? Do you need permissions for things? ROZ: That book was particularly tricky because, as you said, I was going around real places and talking about real people. With most of them, they're not identifiable. Even though I was specific about particular aspects of particular houses, it would be very hard for anyone to know where those houses were. I think possibly the only way you would recognise it is if that happened to be your own house. The people, similarly—there's a lot about estate agents and other professionals. They were all real incidents and real things that happened, but no one is identifiable. A very important thing about writing a book like this is you're always going to have antagonists, because you have to have people who you're finding difficult, people who are making life a bit difficult for you. You have to present them in a way that understands what it's like to be them as well. If you're writing a book where your purpose is to expose wrongdoing or injustices, then you might be more forthright about just saying, “This is wrong, the way this person behaved was wrong.” You might identify villains if that's appropriate, although you'd have to be very careful legally. This kind of book is more nuanced. The antagonists were simply people who were trying to do the right thing for them. You have to understand what it's like to be them. Quite a lot of the time, I found that the real story was how ill-equipped I sometimes felt to deal with people who were maybe covering something up, or maybe not, but just not expressing themselves very clearly. Estate agents who had an agenda, and I was thinking, “Who are they acting for? Are they acting for me, or are they acting for someone else that we don't even know about?” There's a fair bit of conflict in the book, but it comes from people being people and doing what they have to do. I just wanted to find a good house in an area that was nice, a house I could trust and rely on, for a price that was right. The people who were selling to me just wanted to sell the house no matter what because that was what they needed to do. You always have to understand what the other person's point of view is. Often in this kind of memoir, even though you might be getting very frustrated, it's best to also see a bit of a ridiculous side to yourself—when you're getting grumpy, for instance. It's all just humans being humans in a situation where ultimately you're going to end up doing a life-changing and important thing. I found there's quite a lot of humour in that. We were shuffling things around and, as I said, we were eventually going to be making a cosmic change that would affect the place we called home. I found that quite amusing in a lot of ways. I think you've got to be very levelheaded about this, particularly about writing about other people. Sometimes you do have to ask for permission. I didn't have to do that very much in this book. There were people I wrote about who are actually friends, who would recognise themselves and their stories. I checked that they didn't mind me quoting particular things, and they were all fine with that. In my previous memoir, Not Quite Lost, I actually wrote about a group of people who were completely identifiable. They would definitely have known who they were, and other people would have known who they were. There was no hiding them. They were the people near Brighton who were cryonicists—preserving dead bodies, freezing them, in the hope that they could be revived at a much later date when science had solved the problem that killed them. I went to visit this group of cryonicists, and I'd written a diary about it at the time. Then I followed up when I was writing the book to find out what happened to them. I thought, I've simply got to contact them and tell them I'm going to write this. “I'll send it to you, you give me your comments,” and I did. They gave me some good comments and said, “Oh, please don't put that,” or “Let me clarify this.” Everything was fine. So there I did actually seek them out and check that what I was going to write was okay. JOANNA: Yes, in that situation, there can't be many cryonicists in that area. ROZ: They really were identifiable. JOANNA: There's probably only one group! But this is really interesting, because obviously memoir is a personal thing. You're curating who you are as well in the book, and your husband. I think it's interesting, because I had the problem of “Am I giving away too much about myself?” Do you feel like with everything you've written, you've already given away everything about yourself by now? Are you just completely relaxed about being personal, for yourself and for your husband? ROZ: I think I have become more relaxed about it. My first memoir wasn't nearly as personal as yours was. You were going to some quite difficult places. With Turn Right at the Rainbow, I was approaching some darker places, actually, and I had to consider how much to reveal and how much not to. But I found once I started writing, the honesty just took over. I thought, “This is fine. I have read plenty of books that have done this, and I've loved them. I've loved getting to know someone on that deeper level.” It was just something I took my example from—other writers I'd enjoyed. JOANNA: Yes. I think that's definitely the way memoir has to happen, because it can be very hard to know how to structure it. Let's come to the title. Turn Right at the Rainbow. Really great title, and obviously a subtitle which is important as well for theme. Talk about where the title came from and also the challenges of titling books of any genre. You've had some other great titles for your novels—at least titles I've thought, “Oh yes, that's perfect.” Titling can be really hard. ROZ: Oh, thank you for that. Yes, it is hard. Ever Rest, which was the title of my last novel, just came to me early on. I was very lucky with that. It fitted the themes and it fitted what was going on, but it was just a bolt from the blue. I found that also with Turn Right at the Rainbow, it was an accident. It slipped out. I was going to call it something else, and then this incident happened. “Turn Right at the Rainbow” is actually one of the stories in the book. I call it the title track, as if it's an album. We were going somewhere in the car and the sat nav said, “Turn right at the rainbow.” And Dave and I just fell about, “What did it just say?!” It also seemed to really sum up the journey we were on. We were looking for rainbows and pots of gold and completely at the mercy of chance. It just stayed with me. It seemed the right thing. I wrote the piece first and then I kept thinking, “Well, this sounds like a good title.” Dave said it sounded like a good title. And then a friend of mine who does a lot of beta reading for me said, “Oh, that is the title, isn't it?” When several people tell you that's the title, you've got to take notice. But how we find these things is more difficult, as you said. You just work and work at it, beating your head against the wall. I find they always come to me when I'm not looking. It really helps to do something like exercise, which will put you in a bit of a different mind state. Do you find this as well? JOANNA: Yes, I often like a title earlier on that then changes as the book goes. I mean, we're both discovery writers really, although you do reverse outlines and other things. You have a chaotic discovery phase. I feel like when I'm in that phase, it might be called something, and then I often find that's not what it ends up being, because the book has actually changed in the process. ROZ: Yes, very much. That's part of how we realise what we should be writing. I do have working titles and then something might come along and say, “This seems actually like what you should call it and what you've been working towards, what you've been discovering about it.” I think a good title has a real sense of emotional frisson as well. With memoir, it's easier because we can add a subtitle to explain what we mean. With fiction, it's more difficult. We've got to really hope that it all comes through those few words, and that's a bit harder. JOANNA: Let's talk about your next book. On your website it says it might be a novel, it might be narrative nonfiction, and you have a working title of Four. I wondered if you'd talk a bit more about this chaotic discovery writing phase when we just don't know what's coming. I feel like you and I have been doing this long enough—you longer than me—so maybe we're okay with it. But newer writers might find this stage really difficult. Where's the fun in it? Why is it so difficult? And how can people deal with it? ROZ: You've summed that up really well. It's fun and it's difficult, and I still find it difficult even after all these years. I have to remind myself, looking back at where Ever Rest started, because that was a particularly difficult one. It took me seven years to work out what to do with it, and I wrote three other books in the meantime. It just comes together in the end. What I find is that something takes root in my mind and it collects things. The title you just picked out there—the book with working title of Four—it's now two books. One possibly another memoir and one possibly fiction. It's evolving all the time. I'm just collecting what seems to go with it for now and thinking, “That belongs with it somehow. I don't yet know how, but my intuition is that the two work well together.” There's a harmony there that I see. In the very early stages, that's what I find something is. Then I might get a more concrete idea, say a piece of story or a character, and I'll have the feeling that they really fit together. Once I've got something concrete like that, I can start doing more active research to pursue the idea. But in the beginning, they're all just little twinkles in the eye and you just have to let them develop. If you want to get started on something because you feel you want to get started and you don't feel happy if you're not working on something, you could do a far more active kind of discovery. Writing lists. Lists are great for this. I find lists of what you don't want it to be are just as helpful as what you do want it to be because that certainly narrows down a lot and helps you make good choices. You've got a lot of choices to make at the beginning of a book. You've got to decide: What's it going to be about? What isn't it going to be about? What kind of characters am I interested in? What kind of situations am I interested in? What doesn't interest me about this situation? Very important—saves you a lot of time. What does interest me? If you can start by doing that kind of thing, you will find that you start gathering stuff that gets attracted to it. It's almost like the world starts giving it to you. This is discovery writing, but it's also chivvying it along a bit and getting going. It does work. Joanna: I like the idea of listing what you don't want it to be. I think that's very useful because often writers, especially in the early stages—or even not, I still struggle with this—it's knowing what genre it might actually be. With Bones of the Deep, which is my next thriller, it was originally going to be horror and I was writing it, and then I realised one of the big differences between horror and thriller is the ending and how character arcs are resolved and the way things are written. I was just like, “Do you know what? I actually feel like this is more thriller than horror,” and that really shaped the direction. Even though so much of it was the same, it shaped a lot about the book. It's always hard talking about this stuff without giving spoilers, but I think deciding, “Okay, this is not a horror,” actually helped me find my way back to thriller. ROZ: Yes, I do know what you mean. That makes perfect sense to me, with no spoilers either. It's so interesting how a very broad-strokes picture like that can still be very helpful. Just trying to make something a bit different from the way you've been envisaging it can lead to massive breakthroughs. “Oh no, it's not a thriller—I don't have to be aiming for that kind of effect.” Or try changing the tone a little bit and see if that just makes you happier with what you're making, more comfortable with it. JOANNA: You mentioned the seven years that Ever Rest took. We should say the title is in two words—”Ever” and “Rest”—but it is also about Everest the mountain in many ways. That's why it's such a perfect title. If that took seven years and you were doing all this other stuff and writing other books along the way, how do you keep your research under control? How do you do that? I still use Scrivener projects as my main research place. How do you do your research and organisation? ROZ: A lot of scraps of paper. My desk is massive. It used to be a dining table with leaves in it. It's spread out to its fullest length, and it's got heaps of little pieces of paper. I know what's on them all, and there are different areas, different zones. I'm very much a paper writer because I like the tangibility of it. I also like the creativity of taking a piece of paper and tearing it into an odd shape and writing a note on that. It seems as sort of profound and lucky as the idea. I really like that. I do make text files and keep notes that way. Once something is starting to get to a phase where it's becoming serious, it will then be a folder with various files that discuss different aspects of it. I do a lot of discussing with myself while writing, and I don't necessarily look at it all again. The writing of it clarifies something or allows me to put something aside and say, “No, that doesn't quite belong.” Gradually I start to look at things, look at what I've gathered, and think, “How does this fit with this?” And it helps to look away as well. As I said with finding titles, sometimes the right thing is in your subconscious and it's waiting to just sail in if you look at it in a different way. There's a lot to be said for working on several ideas, not looking at some of them for a while, then going back and thinking, “Oh, I know what to do with this now.” JOANNA: Yes. My Writing the Shadow, I was talking about that when we met, and that definitely took about a decade. ROZ: Yes. JOANNA: I kept having to come back to that, and sometimes we're just not ready. Even as experienced writers, we're not ready for a particular book. With Bones of the Deep, I did the trip that it's based on in 1999. Since I became a writer, I've thought I have to use that trip in some way, and I never found the right way to use it. I came at it a couple of times and it just never sat right with me. Then something on this master's course I'm doing around human remains and indigenous cultures just suddenly all clicked. You can't really rush that, can you? ROZ: You absolutely can't. It's something you develop a sense for, the more you do—whether something's ready or whether you should just let it think about itself for a while whilst you work on something else. It really helps to have something else to work on because I panic a bit if I don't have something creative to do. I just have to create, I have to make things, particularly in writing. But I also like doing various little arty things as well. I need to always have something to be writing about or exploring in words. Sometimes a book isn't ready for that intense pressure of being properly written. So it helps to have several things that I can play with and then pick one and go, “Okay, now I'm going to really perform this on the page.” JOANNA: Do you find that nonfiction—because you have some craft books as well—do you find the nonfiction side is quite different? Can you almost just go and write a nonfiction book or work on someone else's project? Does that use a different kind of creativity? ROZ: Yes, it does. Creativity where you're trying to explain something to creative people is totally different from creativity where you're trying to involve them in emotions and a journey and nuances of meaning. They're very different, but they're still fun. So, yes, I am an editor as well, and that feeds my creativity in various unexpected ways. I'll see what someone has done and think, “Oh, that's very interesting that they did that.” It can make me think in different ways—different shapes for stories, different kinds of characters to have. It really opens your eyes, working with other creative people. JOANNA: I wanted to return to what you said at the beginning, that it is more difficult these days to get our work noticed. There's certainly a challenge in writing a travel memoir about home. What are you doing to market this book? What have you learned about book marketing for memoir in particular that might help other people? ROZ: Partly I realised it was quite a natural progression for me because in my newsletter I always write a couple of little pieces. I think they're called “life writing.” Just little things that have happened to me. That's sort of like memoir, creative nonfiction, personal essays. I was quite naturally writing that sort of thing to my newsletter readers, and I realised that was already good preparation for the kind of way that I would write in a memoir. As for the actual campaign, I actually came up with an idea which quite surprised me because I didn't think I was good at that. I'm making a collage of the word “home” written in lots of different handwriting, on lots of different things, in lots of different languages. I'm getting people to contribute these and send them to me, and I'm building them into a series of collages that's just got the word “home” everywhere. People have been contributing them by sending them by email or on Facebook Messenger, and I've been putting them up on my social platforms. They look stunning. It's amazing. People are writing the word “home” on a post-it or sticking it to a picture of their radiator. Someone wrote it in snow on her car when we had snow. Someone wrote it on a pottery shard she found in her drive when she bought the house. She thought it was mysterious. There are all these lovely stories that people are telling me as well. I'm making them into little artworks and putting them up every day as the book comes to launch. It's so much fun, and it also has a deeper purpose because it shows how home is different for all of us and how it builds as uniquely as our handwriting. Our handwriting has a story. I should do a book about that! JOANNA: That's a weird one. Handwriting always gets me, although it'd be interesting these days because so many people don't handwrite things anymore. You can probably tell the age of someone by how well-developed their handwriting is. ROZ: Except mine has just withered. I can barely write for more than a few minutes. JOANNA: Oh, I know what you mean. Your hand gets really tired. ROZ: We used to write three-hour exams. How did we do that? JOANNA: I really don't know. JOANNA: Just coming back on that. You mentioned mainly you're doing your newsletter and connecting with your own community. You've done podcasts with me and with other people. But I feel like in the indie community, the whole “you must build your newsletter” thing is described as something quite frantic. How have you built a newsletter in a sustainable manner? ROZ: I've built it by finding what suited me. To start with I thought, “What will I put in it? News, obviously.” But I wasn't doing that much that was newsworthy. Then I began to examine what news could actually be. The turning point really happened when I wrote the first memoir, Not Quite Lost: Travels Without a Sense of Direction. I thought, “I have to explain to people why I'm writing a memoir,” because it seemed like a very audacious thing to do—”Read about me!” I thought I had to explain myself. So I told the story of how I came to think about writing such an audacious book. I just found a natural way to tell stories about what I was doing creatively. I thought, “I like this. I like writing a newsletter like this.” And it's not all me, me, me. It's “I'm discovering this and it makes me think this,” and it just seems to be generally about life, about little questions that we might all face. From then, I found I really enjoyed writing a newsletter because I felt I had something to say. I couldn't put lists of where I was speaking, what I was teaching, what special offers I had, because that wasn't really how my creative life worked. Once I found something I could sustainably write about every month, it really helped. Oh, it also helps to have a pet, by the way. JOANNA: Yes, you have a horse! ROZ: I've got a horse. People absolutely love hearing the stories about my ongoing relationship with this horse. Even if they're not horsey, they write to me and say, “We just love your horse.” It helps to have a human interest thing going on like that. So that works for me. Everyone's got different things that will work for them. But for me, it builds just a sense of connection, human connection. I'm human, making things. JOANNA: In terms of actually getting people signed up—has it literally just been over time? People have read your book, signed up from the link at the back? Have you ever done any specific growth marketing around your newsletter? ROZ: I tried a little bit of growth marketing. I have a freebie version of one of my Nail Your Novel books and I put that on a promotion site. I got lots of newsletter signups, but they sort of dwindled away. When I get unsubscribes, it's usually from that list, because it wasn't really what they came for. They just came for a free book of writing tips. While I do writing tips on my blog—I'm still doing those—it wasn't really what my newsletter was about. What I found was that that wasn't going to get people who were going to be interested long-term in what I was writing about in my newsletter. Whatever you do, I found, has got to be true to what you are actually giving them. JOANNA: Yes, I think that's really key. I make sure I email once every couple of weeks. And you welcome the unsubscribes. You have to welcome them because those people are not right for you and they're not interested in what you're doing. At the end of the day, we're still trying to sell books. As much as you're enjoying the connection with your audience, you are still trying to sell Turn Right at the Rainbow and your other books, right? ROZ: Absolutely, yes. And as you say, someone who decides, “No, not for me anymore,” and that's good. There are still people who you are right for. JOANNA: Mm-hmm. ROZ: I do market my newsletter in a very low-key way. I make a graphic every month for the newsletter, it's like a magazine cover. “What's in it?” And I put that around all my social media. I change my Facebook page header so it's got that on it, my Bluesky header. People can see what it's like, what the vibe is, and they know where to find it if they're interested. I find that kind of low-key approach works quite well for what I'm offering. It's got to be true to what you offer. JOANNA: Yes, and true for a long-term career, I think. When I first met you and your husband Dave, it was like, “Oh, here are some people who are in this writing business, have already been in it for a while.” And both of you are still here. I just feel like— You have to do it in a sustainable way, whether it's writing or marketing or any of this. The only way to do it is to, as you said, live as a creative human and not make it all frantic and “must be now.” ROZ: Yes. I mean, I do have to-do lists that are quite long for every week, but I've learned to pace myself. I've learned how often I can write a good blog post. I could churn out blog posts that were far more frequent, but they wouldn't be as good. They wouldn't be as properly thought through. In the old days with blogs, you had an advantage if you were blogging very frequently, I think you got more noticed by Google because you were constantly putting up fresh content. But if that's not sustainable for you, it's not going to do you any good. Now there's so much content around that it's probably fine to post once a month if that is what you're going to do and how you're going to present the best of yourself. I see a lot on Substack—I've recently started Substack as well—I see people writing every other day. I think they're good, that's interesting, but I don't have time to read it. I would love to have the time, but I don't. So there's actually no sin in only posting once a month—one newsletter a month, one blog post a month, one Substack a month. That's plenty. People will still find that enough if they get you. JOANNA: Fantastic. So where can people find you and your books and everything you do online? ROZ: My website is probably the easiest place, RozMorris.org. JOANNA: Brilliant. Well, thank you so much for your time, Roz. As ever, that was great. ROZ: Thank you, Jo.The post Writing Emotion, Discovery Writing, And Slow Sustainable Book Marketing With Roz Morris first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Wie der einstige Bürgerschreck Bela Bartok 1936 einen Sensationserfolg erzielte, ohne seine fortschrittliche Ästhetik verraten zu müssen. Diese "Neue Musik" nimmt auch Skeptiker sofort gefangen. Wilhelm Sinkovicz präsentiert im Sinkothek-Musiksalon die mitreißende Aufnahme aus Chicago unter Fritz Reiner. Dazu Ausschnitte aus einer empfehlenswerten Bartok-CD des RSO Wien unter Michael Gielen mit Ernst Kovacic -- und ein paar Takte Beethoven mit den Wiener Philharmonikern unter Leonard Bernstein.

JP Dinnell answers questions from Reddit.  Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/ Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car Join the conversation on instagram JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser. 00:00:00 Intro 00:09:29 How To Detach 00:13:54 When To Detach 00:15:29 Balancing Detachment and Engagement  00:18:32 JP's Speech Impediment 00:22:14 How to Prepare for Presentations 00:30:20 How Do You Know When You're Ready 00:35:15 Leading a Disillusioned and Burned Out Team 00:41:15 Knowing Your People 00:44:48 Managing in the Age of AI 00:46:40 Most Impactful Book 00:51:40 Gi vs No-Gi Training 00:53:38 Self Defense vs Sport Jiu-Jitsu 01:05:39 Final Thoughts

Luke and Griffin discuss the 1988 Studio Ghibli film "Grave of the Fireflies" to uncover its deeper messaging and decipher the emotion it evokes.

It does matter not to pray with your lips.

George Wright III asks listeners whether they're seeing the progress they want in life and business, arguing that when people feel stuck, they often blame external conditions instead of evaluating what needs to change within. He shares a mentor-taught framework called the “Pearl Constellation,” an acronym for five areas that guide progress: Philosophy (mindset and beliefs), Emotion (attitude and emotional discipline), Activity (focused actions versus being busy), Results (measuring and tracking progress while also noting who you're becoming), and Lifestyle (choosing happiness now while “happily achieving” the future). He encourages weekly self-checks using PEARL—how you think, feel, act, what you're producing, and how you're living—because small shifts in one area can change your direction and make progress inevitable.00:53 Stop Blaming Outside Factors01:41 Introducing Pearl Constellation02:57 P for Philosophy Mindset04:17 E for Emotion and State05:39 A for Activity and Focus06:49 R for Results and Measurement08:11 L for Lifestyle and Happiness09:23 Weekly Pearl Check InThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

In this episode of "The Free Lawyer" podcast, host Gary interviews Gabby Rosely, a Gen Z executive coach and former college swimmer. Gabby shares her journey from athlete to managing multi-generational teams at age 21, highlighting the challenges of bridging generational communication gaps in the workplace. Together, they discuss strengths-based leadership, the importance of emotional intelligence, and strategies for fostering trust, retention, and open dialogue in law firms. Gabby offers practical tips for leaders to adapt, connect authentically, and create more engaged, collaborative teams across all generations.Gabby Rosely is an ex-college swimmer turned Speaker & Executive Coach who helps organizations bridge communication gaps to improve productivity, retention, and performance across generations.As a Gen Z leader who managed Boomers through Gen Z at just 21, Gabby learned firsthand how generational miscommunication can derail even the most talented teams. After initially struggling to connect across age groups, she discovered the leadership frameworks & communication strategies that transformed her team's performance - and now teaches these methods to organizations nationwide.Gabby's true heart & passion is found in helping others connect to their unique gifts & purpose to achieve their goals & live fulfilled lives. When she works with individuals & teams, or speaks at an event, every person in the room leaves feeling a deep sense of purpose, connection, & inspiration.Gabby has delivered 28+ keynotes, workshops, & executive coaching programs for organizations like the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, Biohackers World, and Illinois Association for Behavioral Health. She's trained with Gallup-certified Strength Advisors and holds certifications in group dynamics and training in executive coaching. When she's not helping teams communicate more effectively, you'll find her sailing, camping, podcasting, or spending time with loved ones in Chicago!Gabby's Journey to Bridging Generational Gaps (00:03:04) Discovering Strengths-Based Leadership (00:04:32) Challenges of Leading Across Generations (00:05:46) Communication Gaps in Law Firms (00:07:08) Workshop Framework for Bridging Gaps (00:08:39) Overcoming Stereotypes and Building Connection (00:11:33) Adapting Communication Preferences (00:13:50) Emotional Intelligence in Legal Leadership (00:16:27) Integrating Logic and Emotion in Leadership (00:19:40) Warning Signs of Disconnected Teams (00:21:29) Communication and Retention in Law Firms (00:23:10) Breaking the Cycle of Micromanagement (00:26:40) Focusing on Strengths, Not Weaknesses (00:29:16) Gabby's Unique Approach and Perspective (00:31:49)Preparing for the Future Workforce (00:33:51) Finding Alignment and Personal Freedom (00:35:35) Prioritizing Joy, Play, and Relationships (00:36:38)Would you like to learn what it looks like to become a truly Free Lawyer? You can schedule a complimentary call here: https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-callYou can find The Free Lawyer Assessment here- https://www.garymiles.net/the-free-lawyer-assessmentYou may order your copy of Breaking Free here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPKSQ59R

S3 MAG recently featured Jzilla's new team cars - a MK7 GTI and a VW Beetle. So James Marcellana & I got no to discuss that, and ended up getting into 'the emotion' behind cars/driving, and how that's a driving force (no pun intended) in what draws us to certain cars. Connection > perfection.

In this episode of Beyond Marketing, The Podcast, Maira Genovese, CEO and Founder of MG Empower, sits down with Bianca Franklin, Global Business Development - Lead for Music & Brand Experience at H&M, for a deeply human conversation at the intersection of music, marketing, leadership, and culture.Born and raised in San Francisco and shaped by a multicultural upbringing, Bianca shares how diversity, intuition, and emotional intelligence became the foundation of her career. From pitching herself to leading global marketing initiatives, her journey is defined by courage, persistence, and a belief in human connection.  Together, they explore how music became a powerful strategic tool to build authentic brands, especially in a post-pandemic world where audiences crave meaning, emotion, and belonging. Bianca reflects on why working with emerging and local artists creates a deeper cultural relevance and how building platforms allows brands to truly connect with people.This episode is a reminder that the future of marketing isn't just driven by technology or performance metrics, but by intuition, collaboration, and the power of human emotion. Because when brands feel human, connections become culture, and culture builds impact.

When your child is anxious, lonely or flat… your instinct is to comfort them. But what if the fastest way to help them feel better isn’t self-care — it’s helping someone else? New research reveals a powerful mental health shift that happens when kids practise kindness outward instead of inward. The results are surprising — and incredibly practical for everyday family life. In this Doctor’s Desk episode, we unpack the science behind the “kindness paradox” and show you exactly how to use it at home this week. KEY POINTS A study of 777 adults found helping others reduced depression, anxiety and loneliness. Self-kindness reduced depression — but didn’t touch anxiety or loneliness. Kindness toward others builds connection, and connection is at the core of mental health. Feeling like you matter changes everything. Small acts (compliments, thank you notes, cookie drops) create powerful emotional shifts. Teaching kids outward kindness may be one of the simplest wellbeing tools available. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “The fastest way to feel better about yourself is to help someone else feel better about their life.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Study published in Emotion on prosocial vs self-focused kindness interventions The concept of “mattering” in psychological wellbeing research ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Ask at dinner: “Who did you help today?” Plan one small act of kindness as a family this week. Encourage compliments to strangers, teachers or friends. Write one handwritten thank-you note together. Repeat it next week — aim for three acts of kindness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Joy Lab, we'll explore the Sixth Gate of Grief: the grief we carry for harm done to ourselves and others. We'll draw on the expanded framework of Francis Weller's gates of grief to unpack why this gate is one of the most challenging and most liberating to work with. It's important to note that this isn't about guilt-tripping or self-flagellation. It's about honest reckoning, releasing unconscious burdens, and reclaiming inner freedom. Because grief (not shame) is what actually moves us toward healing, repair, and becoming people who cause less harm.   This episode is part of a 10-part series on grief. You can jump in here and circle back to Episode 248 when you're ready.   p.s. Find a Simple Joy practice for this episode right here at our blog.   About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, ease anxiety, and uplift mood. Join Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek for practical, mindfulness-based tools and positive psychology strategies to build resilience and create lasting joy.   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! And... if you want to spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free, then please join our mission by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).   Full transcript available here   Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram TikTok Linkedin Watch on YouTube   Key moments: [00:00:00] — Sixth Gate: Grief for Harm Done, popularized by Sophy Banks and Azul Thomé alongside Weller's original framework. [00:01:00] — What this gate includes: harmful thought patterns like corrosive self-talk, choices that felt necessary but caused harm, inaction when we could have intervened, and participation in collective harms like racism, classism, ableism, and environmental destruction. [00:02:00] — A critical disclaimer: this gate asks us to see these harms — not soak in them. Grief is meant to flow through us, not become a stagnant pool. Henry emphasizes the difference between grieving well and getting stuck. [00:03:30] — Three reasons this gate is especially challenging: (1) the scope of harm we participate in is nearly infinite; (2) the thin line between acknowledging harm and collapsing into shame and guilt; (3) the defensiveness this topic can trigger — and how to touch that lightly and let it go. [00:05:00] — This is about inner freedom, not atonement. Genuine inner freedom requires an honest look at how we affect those around us. [00:05:30] — Aimee and Henry on the word releasing vs. "getting over it." You can leap over a thing and still be carrying it. Releasing requires first being able to see what's there. [00:06:00] — Quote from Sabaa Tahir: two kinds of guilt — the kind that drowns you until you're useless, and the kind that fires your soul to purpose. Working with grief can move us from one to the other. [00:06:30] — Introduction of moral injury: the psychological wound that comes from betraying our own values, or witnessing others do it. Research shows moral injury is more strongly associated with PTSD symptoms than direct exposure to danger. [00:07:30] — Moral injury shows up everywhere — not just in war. Healthcare rationing, kids being detained, someone cutting you off in traffic. Untended grief in this gate can mean we snap at small things because they echo larger unprocessed wounds. [00:09:00] — Henry: grief helps us heal these deep, often invisible wounds. [00:10:00] — How harm to others haunts us for years, even decades. As social creatures, we're wired to repair harm and strengthen bonds. When we don't act, buried harm turns into guilt and shame — and shame isolates. Grief, by contrast, calls us into community and toward repair. [00:11:00] — Autoimmune disease analogy: shame is the emotional equivalent of an immune system attacking itself. A healthy response addresses the problem; an overreaction causes more damage than the original harm. [00:13:00] — Turning to harms we cause ourselves: negative self-talk, lifestyle choices, addictions. No matter the cause, we deserve healing from it. The challenge: in this case, we are both perpetrator and victim. [00:14:00] — Grief opens us up rather than closing us down. It can hold both the hurt experienced and the compassion for causing that pain. [00:14:30] — Connection to post-traumatic growth: not about psychological comfort, but awakening. Grief is the ride between pain and gain — and there's no bypassing it. [00:15:00] — Henry on the role of equanimity (this month's Element of Joy): balance is what allows us to hold two seemingly opposing truths at once. You fully acknowledge the harm and hold yourself with compassion. Neither minimizing nor drowning. [00:16:30] — Quote from Sister Helen Prejean (Dead Man Walking): "People are more than the worst thing they've done." The goal isn't no harm — it's less harm. And believing that you are more than your worst moment fosters humility, compassion, and healing that ripples outward to others. [00:17:30] — Preview of the next episode: the Seventh Gate — Trauma, and how grief and trauma intersect in the work of healing. [00:17:45] — Closing wisdom from Maya Angelou: "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better."   Sources and Notes for this full grief series: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life.  Grief Series: The Grief Series: The Wholeness of Being Human [part 1, ep 248] Everything We Love, We Will Lose: Navigating the First Gate of Grief[part 2, ep 249] Welcoming Back the Parts of You That Have Not Known Love [part 3, ep 250] Why You Can't Escape the Sorrows of the World (and why that's a good thing) [part 4, ep 251] Born to Belong: Grieving What Should Have Been There From the Start [part 5, ep 252] Breaking the Cycle: Ancestral Grief, Epigenetics, and the Power to Change Your Legacy [part 6, ep 253] Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller Sabaa Tahir's website Beckes & Sbarra, Social baseline theory: State of the science and new directions. Access here Beckes, et al. (2011). Social Baseline Theory: The Role of Social Proximity in Emotion and Economy of Action. Access here Bunea et al. (2017). Early-life adversity and cortisol response to social stress: a meta-analysis. Access here. Eisma, et al. (2019). No pain, no gain: cross-lagged analyses of posttraumatic growth and anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress and prolonged grief symptoms after loss. Access here  Kamis, et al. (2024). Childhood maltreatment associated with adolescent peer networks: Withdrawal, avoidance, and fragmentation. Access here  Lehrner, et al. (2014). Maternal PTSD associates with greater glucocorticoid sensitivity in offspring of Holocaust survivors. Access here  Hirschberger G. (2018). Collective Trauma an d the Social Construction of Meaning. Frontiers in psychology, 9, 1441. Access here  Sheehy, et al. (2019). An examination of the relationship between shame, guilt and self-harm: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Access here  Strathearn, et al. (2020). Long-term Cognitive, Psychological, and Health Outcomes Associated With Child Abuse and Neglect. Access here  Yehuda et al. (1998). Vulnerability to posttraumatic stress disorder in adult offspring of Holocaust survivors.  Access here. Yehuda, et al. (2018). Intergenerational transmission of trauma effects: putative role of epigenetic mechanisms. Access here    Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. 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Send a textIn this week's episode of the Digital and Dirt podcast, Ian sits down with siblings Jo and Dov Zmood, media and creative leaders at global agency holding companies, to explore today's relationship between creativity and media, the importance of influence, and how modern storytelling comes to life across today's fragmented media landscape.Podcast Breakdown:00:00 - 03:25 Introduction, Sibling dynamics & Creative roots03:26 - 09:40 Adventure, Parenting & Growing up Australian 09:41 - 17:17 Finding advertising & Going global17:18 - 23:06 Navigating a fragmented landscape23:07 - 29:16 AI, Data & Cultural relevance 29:17 - 37:55 Alignment, Emotion & Impact 37:56 - 52:44 Cultural moments & The future of storytelling 

Beloved, Scientifically, we only access about 1% of the light spectrum and frequency bands. We call this "real," but it is only a fraction of what exists.While this may be FAR LEFT FIELD as you read this - it would be irresponsible of me NOT to share - in the month's ahead.Aliens, UFO's and what's ahead.RIGHT NOW WE ARE WITNESSING….Government secrecy is crumbling as its costs exceed the risks of transparency.Instead of chaos or Hollywood-style invasions, world leaders, scientists, and the media will gradually normalize extraterrestrial presence.This shift is less about seeing ships in the sky and more about a fundamental identity change—moving from cosmic isolation to realizing we've never been truly alone.The Big PictureWhat's Actually Happening Something remarkable is occurring at the cellular level of every human being on Earth right now. While spiritual communities have long discussed “DNA activation” and “ascension,” there's actually a fascinating interplay between cosmic physics and human biology driving these changes.The Science Behind the construct of the “Veil Thinning”Our sun creates something called a heliosphere - essentially a protective bubble that extends beyond our solar system. This barrier has historically filtered out much of the cosmic radiation and light particles coming from the rest of the galaxy.Fear is the primary anchor that keeps consciousness locked in the body. When the body starts to "shut down" during deep meditation or an exit, the ego panics. Letting go of the fear of other dimensions or of dying - is actually the key to truly living and exploring the beyond.Here's what's changing:* The sun itself is transforming - becoming whiter and brighter than previous decades* The heliosphere is becoming more permeable, allowing more interstellar particles through* Earth's gravitational field is also shifting, permitting more of these “light codes” to reach us* These aren't mystical concepts - they're measurable electromagnetic frequenciesWhat This Means at the Cellular LevelAccording to channeled information - the energies are interacting with our biology in specific ways:The Telomere Connection: The telomeres (protective caps at the ends of our chromosomes) are allowing electromagnetic frequencies to pass through the DNA coils. This is triggering genetic expressions that have been dormant - essentially “remembering” capabilities that were switched off long ago.Mitochondrial Changes: The energy-producing structures in our cells are adapting. The suggestion is that eventually, human cells will be able to hold light directly, potentially reducing our dependence on food for energy.Why We Feel So Tired: The fatigue many people experience isn't random. When these cosmic frequencies interact with our cellular structures, it creates a kind of beneficial stress - similar to how a sauna creates stress proteins that ultimately strengthen the body. Our systems are working overtime to integrate these new frequencies.Ascension Symptoms - not just for EmpathsExplained…..Many people report experiencing:* Chronic fatigue and disrupted sleep patterns* Heart palpitations* Ringing in the ears* Skin issues and sensitivities* Watery eyes* Feeling mentally “scattered” or anxiousYour body is literally acting as a conduit - pulling cosmic energy down through your personal energy field, processing it through your cells, and anchoring it into Earth's crystalline grid system. Where you have emotional, mental, or energetic blockages, this energy has to push through, creating discomfort.Why some people feel it more than others: It depends on where you are in relation to what's called “the singularity” - a convergence point of timelines:* Those “ahead” of it feel energized and clear* Those “in the middle” experience neutral observation* Those “behind” it feel heavy, sluggish, and lost* Earth is a “Free Will Planet”The Bigger Context? You Chose It. Earth holds a unique position in our galaxy as a free will zone. This means:* We've been largely left alone to develop and make our own choices* That changed with nuclear weapons - when the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the effects rippled through quantum fields across the universe, affecting beings everywhere* This triggered intervention - not control, but assistance from various cosmic intelligences who recognized that “the children found the matches”The Living Library ConceptThrough my experience as a intuitive and Akashic Reader, just as the astral has a library of resonance - the Earth is also a “living library” - for every animal species on this planet, there exists an extraterrestrial race that resembles it. This planet was seeded with incredible biodiversity as a kind of cosmic repository.The Hybridization ProgramsThere are ongoing programs creating human-extraterrestrial hybrid children. Some live on ships, others on Earth. The purpose isn't sinister - it's about creating beings who can be a genetic and frequency match for where Earth is heading, since not all current humans will be able to adapt to the higher frequencies.The Timeline We're InWe're currently about 75-78% through an 18-year window (2012-2030) that represents the most significant consciousness expansion in human history.Key markers “suggested”* 1987 (Harmonic Convergence): The starting gun for this shift* 2012: Earth/Gaia herself ascended; karmic laws that had been held in the grids were released* 2025: A year of pushing through density and difficulty - necessary preparation* 2026: A “one year” in numerology - about renewal, not repair; what we create this year sets the cycle for where we're heading through 2030* 2030: The completion of this particular ascension windowThe 3D/5D SplitRather than everyone moving to “5D” as a destination, what's actually happening is more nuanced:* Multiple dimensions exist simultaneously (it's called “multi-dimensional” for a reason)* We fluctuate through various density perspectives constantly* The 3D and 5D “timelines” are being pulled apart - people will increasingly experience very different realities based on their frequencyThe Human Hybridization HistoryOur DNA carries contributions from multiple cosmic sources:The Anunnaki (approximately 350,000 years ago): The primary encoders who created a significant jump in human evolution. They contributed what's called “Enki's gift” - dormant potential in our DNA that's now reactivating. RH negative blood is Anunnaki blood, which explains why RH negative women sometimes have difficulty conceiving - that blood carries programming that resists mixing with the standard human genome.The Pleiadian's contributed quantum aspects to our chromosomes.It's why we process in 12's and 24's. This isn't arbitrary - it's genetic encoding from these cosmic ancestors that determines how we can perceive dimensional realities. Currently, we can only process up to 12 dimensions; expanding beyond that will take approximately 3,000 more years of evolution.Practical Wisdom for Navigating This TimeHOW IT EFFECTS OUR NERVOUS SYSTEM AND MENTAL HEALTHWhen powerful energy waves hit Earth, many people experience anxiety spikes. Here's why:The brain's synapses can't always handle the acceleration of these frequencies. When the mind can't process what's happening, it spirals into fear responses - “I'm being attacked,” “something terrible is happening.” This creates anxiety that feels sourceless.The solution?Self compassion and for the love of God, get off social media. Ground yourself. Stay in your heart rather than your head. The heart processes feeling and compassion; the mind processes logic and fear. During intense energy periods, the heart is your anchor.The Self-Love ParadoxTrue self-love isn't “love and light” without boundaries. That's actually toxic because it:* Doesn't create self-worth* Doesn't allow you to know yourself* Avoids the necessary work of integrationReal self-love means:* Discovering the parts of yourself you've rejected* Learning to love what you've pushed into shadow* Integrating these aspects* Setting firm, compassionate boundaries with othersThe Awakening TruthAwakening isn't awakening to love and light - it's awakening to your trauma. You cannot skip straight to being an “ascended being” without walking through all your density. There are no shortcuts. You have to run the marathon.Key Principles for This Time* Go within, not without - All answers exist inside you. External teachers and resources are helpful, but they're not necessary if you can access your own inner knowing.* Feel, don't think - You don't think energy; you feel it. The ego wants timelines and logic; source wants to guide you through feeling and authenticity.* Surrender, don't trust - Trust is conditional (”I'll do my part if you do yours”). Surrender is unconditional allowing.* Internalize, don't externalize - Stop projecting onto external mirrors. Learn from what life shows you by looking inward.* Stay in compassionate detachment - Observe without judgment. Detach without disconnecting.* Release victimhood - The belief that “rogue aliens did this to us” or “we have no free will” is the ego avoiding responsibility. Starseeds and lightworkers are just as powerful as any cosmic being - they simply don't believe it yet.The Deeper MeaningThe purpose of this entire journey? To allow source - your higher self, your soul - to work through you in a state of non-resistance, creating healing and synchronicity for yourself and everything around you.We're not just passive recipients of cosmic change. We're active participants in ascending a planet - something that's never been done quite this way before.The “great experiment” is seeing if a free-will planet can raise its consciousness collectively, and we're well ahead of schedule.The work isn't easy. It requires releasing everything built from fear, trauma, and conditioning. It means becoming unrecognizable to those who knew the old version of you. It often means losing relationships that can't match your new frequency.But it's also the most profound opportunity any soul could choose - to be here, now, participating in this transformation.Stay in your hearts. Where your heart is, where your feeling is, where your compassion is - that's where we save each other. I truly believe every single soul here without question becomes free.Love, KassandraPS: If this lit up your heart and mind to go deeper into infinite love, then I'd love for you to experience the LIGHT BETWEEN ORACLE. Five Guides and a Five Layer Path…..The Five-Layer Path integrates intention rituals, intuitive card draws, ancient wisdom teachings, somatic practices, and multidimensional exploration to support your journey. 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At trial, I watch for small fractures in composure. A tremor at the corner of the mouth. A tightening around the eyes when a document is handed up. A shift in breathing that does not match the rhythm of the room. When I sense nervousness, I narrow the focus. I slow the pace. I return to the point that caused the disruption. Momentum in a hearing is real; once it breaks, the narrative can change. But even then, I treat what I see as provisional. Nervousness is not a confession. It can signal pressure, fatigue, inexperience, or simply the weight of the moment. Experience teaches restraint. What looks decisive at first glance often softens once the evidence is fully canvassed. That tension between instinct and proof is what automated emotion detection systems promise to bypass. Software claims it can identify stress, deception, engagement, or intent from facial micro-movements, vocal cadence, and behavioral cues. It offers a quantified version of what trial lawyers do informally, stripped of hesitation and scaled across thousands of subjects at once. The appeal is obvious. Institutions prefer metrics to ambiguity. A score appears firmer than a perception. Emotion, once understood as fluid and context-dependent, is reframed as analyzable input. The regulatory concern arises when those outputs are treated as established fact rather than tentative inference; when a machine's interpretation of nervousness carries more institutional weight than the disciplined skepticism that should accompany it. What These Systems Say They Measure What these systems claim to measure sounds technical and controlled. Facial muscle movement. Vocal tone and cadence. Eye tracking. Posture shifts. All of it grouped under the banner of affective computing. The output is clean; engagement at 72 percent. Stress elevated. Attention declining. It looks empirical. But the system is not measuring emotion. It is measuring signals and matching them to pre-labeled categories. A pause becomes anxiety. Averted eyes become disengagement. A tightened jaw becomes deception or strain. The inference is embedded in the model, not proven in the moment. The interface suggests certainty. The underlying logic remains probabilistic. Correlation is presented as conclusion. For a regulator, that distinction is not academic. Measuring movement is one thing. Asserting an internal state is another. The risk lives in the space between the two. Why the Science Falls Short Human emotion does not map neatly onto facial geometry. The foundational research often cited in support of emotion recognition rests on controlled laboratory settings, posed expressions, and small participant pools. Real-world environments are messier. Lighting shifts. Faces age. Illness, medication, neurodiversity, and cultural display rules alter expression. What looks like universality in a lab fragments in practice. The dominant models rely on the premise that discrete emotions correspond to identifiable facial configurations. That premise remains contested in contemporary psychology. Increasingly, affective science points to variability rather than fixed signatures. Context and interpretation shape meaning as much as muscle movement does. A model trained to detect anger from a narrowed brow may simply be detecting concentration. Data sets compound the problem. Many are geographically narrow, demographically uneven, or built from staged imagery. Labels are assigned by human annotators who infer emotion from appearance. The model learns those inferences as ground truth. It does not verify them. It optimizes against them. Validation metrics further obscure the limits. Accuracy rates reported in vendor materials often reflect performance on similar data to that used in training. Cross-context robustness, demographic parity, and longitudinal stability receive less emphasis. A model that performs adequately on curated data may degrade significantly in diverse operational settings. The scientific weakness is therefo...

Wie geht's dir? Diese Frage zu beantworten, kann sehr schwierig sein. Denn oft fehlen uns die passenden Worte für unsere Gefühle. Moodtracking kann dabei helfen. Außerdem kann es als eine Art Frühwarnsystem für Stress und Überforderung dienen.**********Quellen aus der Folge:Bailen, N. H., Wu, H., & Thompson, R. J. (2019). Meta-emotions in daily life: Associations with emotional awareness and depression. Emotion, 19(5), 776.Dubad, M., Elahi, F., & Marwaha, S. (2021). The clinical impacts of mobile mood-monitoring in young people with mental health problems: The MeMO Study. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12, 687270.**********Mehr zum Thema bei Deutschlandfunk Nova:Wut: Wie wir achtsam mit einem starken Gefühl umgehenBauchgefühl: Wie wir achtsam auf unsere Intuition hörenKörper und Gefühle: Achtsam Hormone und Stimmungen regulieren**********Den Artikel zum Stück findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .**********Ihr habt Anregungen, Ideen, Themenwünsche? Dann schreibt uns gern unter achtsam@deutschlandfunknova.de

Being fair to everyone is never easy. Allowing the guilty to self incriminate usually works best. This shows History requires us to occasionally step back and stare. SCOTUS lawyer Goldstein indicted under tax charges. Why him? Today's rollout is a shout above the chaos. This stuff happens all the time. 14 million of gambling debts. Systemic corruption erodes credibility. Clarity isn't appreciated until it's shown. Pattern recognition, real documentation and memory. Selecting angles, characters and plot finale. This is the state of the media. Emotion compression and clickable outrage. The degrading process that uses bimbo's. The infrustructure of communications is key. Why they are NOT a neutral bystander. Turning legal rights into a political strategy. How the court's infrastructure works. Why are all these fed employees hating on Trump. Is this just procedural opposition? The Minneapolis protests have an managing infrastructure. Screening, travel routes, background checks and license plate data bases are included. This is NOT spontaneous activism. They are using license plate recognition systems. Who has access to Hilton Hotel information? The post ayatollah era. The young and innocent know not what they do. It's called treason.

We all want the consequences of real family love, but are we ready to actually do what it takes to reap them? Join AMBrewster to learn what biblical love is and what we must do to enjoy it.Truth.Love.Parent. is a podcast of Truth.Love.Family., an Evermind Ministry.Action Steps Purchase “Quit: how to stop family strife for good.” https://amzn.to/40haxLz Support our 501(c)(3) by becoming a TLP Friend! https://www.truthloveparent.com/donate.html Download the Evermind App. https://evermind.passion.io/checkout/102683 Use the promo code EVERMIND at MyPillow.com. https://www.mypillow.com/evermind  Discover the following episodes by clicking the titles or navigating to the episode in your app: The Family Love Series https://www.truthloveparent.com/the-four-family-loves-series.html  Friends Series https://www.truthloveparent.com/friends-series.html  The Doctrine of Emotion https://evermind.passion.io/checkout/616692d1-7cae-4640-b6af-567d3ceb6054  Click here for Today's episode notes, resources, and transcript: https://www.truthloveparent.com/taking-back-the-family-blog/tlp-621-biblical-families-part-9-the-consequences-of-loveDownload the Evermind App! https://evermind.passion.io/checkout/102683Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthLoveParent/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.love.parent/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TruthLoveParentFollow AMBrewster on Facebook: https://fb.me/TheAMBrewsterFollow AMBrewster on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrewsterhome/Follow AMBrewster on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMBrewsterPin us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TruthLoveParent/Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTHV-6sMt4p2KVSeLD-DbcwClick here for more of our social media accounts: https://www.truthloveparent.com/presskit.htmlNeed some help? Write to us at Counselor@TruthLoveParent.com.

Do you feel like your flare-ups are unpredictable, and you're constantly trying to manage your body without really understanding what's driving it?What if one of the most common emotional patterns behind chronic illness in women is suppressed anger?In this episode, you'll discover:Why suppressed anger is one of the most common emotional patterns behind chronic illness in women.How high-functioning women override anger and stay composed while the body stays activatedThe physiological link between unprocessed emotion, inflammation, and flare-upsWhy symptoms often appear days after an emotional eventA practical way to interrupt the suppression cycle before it becomes physicalPress play to understand how unexpressed anger may be shaping your symptoms — and what changes when you stop overriding yourself.Use my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional pattern behind your symptoms in under 30 seconds. CLICK HERE.This podcast is for women with Chronic Illness, Autoimmune disease, IBS, chronic fatigue, PCOS, endometriosis, migraines, fibromyalgia and Chronic Symptoms.

Feeling resentment as a cancer caregiver? You are not alone and you are not a bad person.In this powerful episode of The Cancer Caregiver Podcast, we unpack one of the most unspoken emotions in caregiving: resentment.If you're caring for a spouse or loved one with cancer and quietly thinking:“Why is it always me?”“Why does no one ask how I'm doing?”“I didn't sign up for this version of my life.”This episode is for you.Caregiver resentment often hides beneath exhaustion, burnout, scanxiety, anger, and guilt. It can show up when:You feel invisible in your own crisisFamily members offer opinions but not helpFriends check on your loved one but never check on youThe endless oncology appointments and medical tasks never stopYou grieve the life, career, travel, or retirement plans you lostHere's the truth: resentment is not a character flaw. It's an overcapacity signal.When you're stretched beyond your emotional and physical limits, resentment is your nervous system's warning light. It's often grief wearing armor grief for the support you didn't receive, the freedom you lost, or the version of your life you thought you'd have.In this episode, you'll learn:Why caregiver resentment is normal (and common in cancer caregiving)How resentment is connected to caregiver burnoutThe hidden grief beneath bitternessHow to turn resentment into information instead of shameA 3-step reflection practice to respond to resentment with curiosity instead of guiltYou can love your person deeply and still resent what caregiving has cost you. Those truths can coexist.This episode is part three of our four-part series, “The Things You Don't Say Out Loud,” where we explore the hidden emotional realities of cancer caregivers including loneliness, anger, resentment, and the thoughts you only admit in the dark.If you're navigating caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, or emotional exhaustion while supporting a loved one through cancer, this conversation will help you feel seen and less alone.

Show SummaryOn this episode, we have a conversation Today we're having a conversation with Vietnam Era veteran and nurse Joanne Malear, who is the coordinator of the 11th Hour Squadron. They are an all-volunteer organization that believes in taking care of dying veterans like family. They can be there at a loved one's bedside during those final nights when family members are at home getting much-needed rest.Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestJoanne Melear is a former U.S. Navy nurse and the founder of the 11th Hour Squadron, a volunteer initiative dedicated to ensuring that veterans in hospice care are not alone at the end of life. Drawing on her military medical experience and deep commitment to lifelong service, she created the program to bring trained veteran volunteers to sit bedside, provide companionship, and honor fellow service members in their final hours.Links Mentioned During the Episode11th Hour Squadron Website PsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Caring for Veterans Through the End Of Life: Compassionate Communities. In this course, you will learn how you can provide compassionate care through the end-of-life for those who have served our country. You can find the resource here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/caring-for-veterans-through-the-end-of-life-1 Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Lorsqu'on doit prendre une décision difficile en tant que femme leader, la tentation de la repousser à plus tard peut être forte. Par peur, par inconfort, ou en espérant que la situation se règle d'elle-même. Et pourtant, ces non-décisions coûtent cher : en énergie, en clarté, en crédibilité.Dans cet épisode, vous découvrez comment la conviction You can do hard things devient un outil de coaching puissant pour faire face aux décisions difficiles avec courage, responsabilité et alignement. Je vous partage pourquoi, selon moi, le courage est la posture centrale du leadership, et comment l'adopter concrètement dans votre quotidien de dirigeante.Dans cet épisode, vous découvrez comment :faire face à une décision difficile sans rester bloquée dans l'attentismedévelopper un courage managérial qui inclut la peur, sans vous laisser diriger par ellerenforcer votre posture de leader dans les conversations et choix inconfortablesutiliser des outils de coaching pour sortir de la zone de confort et passer à l'actionincarner un leadership féminin plus aligné, plus clair et plus impactantRepousser une décision difficile, éviter une conversation ou différer un choix important sont souvent des stratégies par défaut. Mais les femmes leaders qui s'épanouissent durablement dans leur carrière sont celles qui assument leur responsabilité de leader, s'appuient sur une stratégie de leadership consciente et osent décider, même quand c'est inconfortable.Cet épisode est une invitation à regarder ce que vous évitez aujourd'hui, à mesurer ce que cela vous coûte, et à vous rappeler une vérité essentielle : vous êtes capable de faire des choses difficiles. C'est en développant cette compétence que se construisent la confiance en soi et l'alignement professionnel, au service de votre impact et de votre sérénité.****Rejoignez la newsletter Sensées : elle vous donne accès à un concentré de coaching et d'inspiration. Inscrivez-vous gratuitement en cliquant ici. Tout comme sur le podcast Sensées, on y parle de leadership, d'ambition, de confiance en soi, de motivation, de carrière, d'outils de développement personnel, de management, de prise de poste, de prise de parole, et. : bref, de tout ce qui concerne le quotidien des femmes ambitieuses.***Avec NOVA, j'accompagne individuellement les dirigeantes. Dans ce programme de coaching et de mentoring, confidentiel et sur-mesure, je vous aide à dépasser vos challenges et atteindre vos objectifs, dans un contexte politique et stratégique qui demande de la hauteur, du sang-froid et une vision claire. Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus.**Notre guide "10 leviers essentiels pour les décideuses" est un véritable concentré d'outils de coaching et de mentoring, les mêmes que nous utilisons dans le programme Sensées. Il est conçu pour toutes les directrices, dirigeantes et entrepreneures qui sont fatiguées de porter seules les responsabilités. Si vous avez l'impression que votre quotidien vous échappe petit à petit, ce guide est fait pour vous. Cliquez ici pour obtenir votre exemplaire offert !*Vous représentez une entreprise et souhaitez développer le leadership de vos talents féminins ? : cliquez ici.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This episode revisits Dr. Sui Wong's insights on how the eyes are neural tissue that can reveal early signs of brain, vascular, and metabolic issues, and reframes migraine as a common, often invisible neurological condition that causes brain fog and cognitive symptoms. Actionable takeaways include scheduling regular dilated eye exams, stabilizing blood sugar, prioritizing sleep and retinal blood flow, reducing digital strain, and tracking migraine triggers to prevent worsening symptoms. In today's review of EP 342 with Dr. Sui Wong from August 2024, we cover:  • Why the eyes are considered an extension of the brain — and how the retina is neural tissue • How eye exams may provide early insight into overall neurological and vascular health • What drusen are, why small amounts can be age-related, and why monitoring retinal changes matters • The powerful idea that prevention begins before symptoms become severe • Why migraine is not “just a headache,” but a neurological condition affecting 1 in 7 people globally • The hidden symptoms of migraine — including brain fog, mood changes, word-finding difficulty, and cognitive slowing • Why migraine is a leading cause of disability in young women and often goes unrecognized • The connection between blood sugar regulation, sleep, stress, and neurological function • Practical ways to support long-term brain health through awareness, monitoring, and daily lifestyle habits • How small, consistent actions build cognitive resilience over time Welcome back to Season 15 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. I'm Andrea Samadi, and here we bridge the science behind social and emotional learning, emotional intelligence, and practical neuroscience—so we can create measurable improvements in well-being, achievement, productivity, and results. When we launched this podcast seven years ago, it was driven by a question I had never been taught to ask— not in school, not in business, and not in life: If results matter—and they matter now more than ever—how exactly are we using our brain to make these results happen? Most of us were taught what to do. Very few of us were taught how to think under pressure, how to regulate emotion, how to sustain motivation, or even how to produce consistent results without burning out. That question led me into a deep exploration of the mind–brain–results connection—and how neuroscience applies to everyday decisions, conversations, and performance. That's why this podcast exists. Each week, we bring you leading experts to break down complex science and translate it into practical strategies you can apply immediately. When the brain, body, and emotions are aligned, performance stops feeling forced—and starts to feel sustainable. Season 14 showed us what alignment looks like in real life. We looked at goals and mental direction, rewiring the brain, future-ready learning and leadership, self-leadership, which ALL led us to inner alignment. And now, Season 15 is about understanding how that alignment is built—so we can build it ourselves, using predictable, science-backed principles. Because alignment doesn't happen all at once. It happens by using a sequence. And when we understand the order of that sequence — we can replicate it. By repeating this sequence over and over again, until magically (or predictably) we notice our results have changed. Season 15 we've organized as a review roadmap, where each episode explores one foundational brain system—and each phase builds on the one before it. Season 15 Roadmap: Phase 1 — Regulation & Safety Phase 2 — Neurochemistry & Motivation Phase 3 — Movement, Learning & Cognition Phase 4 — Perception, Emotion & Social Intelligence Phase 5 — Integration, Insight & Meaning PHASE 1: REGULATION & SAFETY Staples: Sleep + Stress Regulation Core Question: Is the nervous system safe enough to learn? Anchor Episodes Episode 384[i] — Baland Jalal How learning begins: curiosity, sleep, imagination, creativity Episode 385[ii] — Bruce Perry “What happened to you?” — trauma, rhythm, relational safety Episode 387 Sui Wong Autonomic balance, lifestyle medicine, brain resilience Episode 388 Rohan Dixit HRV, real-time self-regulation, nervous system literacy Phase 1 — Regulation & Safety We have reviewed Dr. Baland Jalal where we were reminded that before learning can happen, before curiosity can emerge, before motivation or growth is possible—the brain must feel safe. Then we looked at trauma and relational safety with Dr. Bruce Perry's Book, What Happened to You, and we move onto Dr. Sui Wong, with autonomic balance, lifestyle medicine and brain resilience.

In dieser Folge von Betreutes Fühlen sprechen Leon und Atze über ganz neue Gefühle und die Frage, was diese uns bringen. Von Nostalgie als tödlicher Krankheit bis zu Doomscrolling, Ökoangst und Impostor-Syndrom: Wir schauen, was Emotionshistoriker:innen über emotionale Trends sagen – und warum Begriffe mehr tun, als nur zu beschreiben. Warum hilft es, Gefühle feiner zu benennen? Und wo brauchen wir Kritik an einer übertherapeutisierten Gefühlskultur? Fühlt euch gut betreut Leon & Atze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leonwindscheid/ https://www.instagram.com/atzeschroeder_offiziell/ Mehr zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/betreutesfuehlen Tickets: Atze: https://www.atzeschroeder.de/#termine Leon: https://leonwindscheid.de/tour/ Vorverkauf 2026: https://betreutes-fuehlen.ticket.io/ Quellen Barclay, K. (2025). Imagining neo-emotions: Historical perspectives. Emotion Review. https://doi.org/10.1177/17540739251359945 Barclay, K. (2025). Loneliness in world history. Routledge. Bound Alberti, F. (2019). A biography of loneliness: The history of emotions. Oxford University Press. Cottingham, M. (2023). Neo-emotions: An interdisciplinary research agenda. Emotion Review, 16(1), 5–15. https://doi.org/10.1177/17540739231198636 Deutschlandfunk Kultur. (o. J.). Gefühle, Emotionen, Millennials: Gefühligkeit und Sprache. https://www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de/gefuehle-emotionen-millenials-gefuehligkeit-sprache-100.html Dodman, T. (2018). What nostalgia was: War, empire, and the time of a deadly emotion. University of Chicago Press. Hardy, S. (o. J.). Invent your own emotion. Conflict Management Academy. https://conflictmanagementacademy.com/invent-your-own-emotion/ Ip, K. I., Yu, K., & Gendron, M. (2024). Emotion granularity, regulation, and their implications in health: Broadening the scope from a cultural and developmental perspective. Emotion Review, 16(4), 224–237. https://doi.org/10.1177/17540739231214564 Matt, S. J. (2011). Homesickness: An American history. Oxford University Press. Sapolsky, R. M. (2023). Determined: A science of life without free will. Penguin Press. Smidt, K. E., & Suvak, M. K. (2015). A brief, but nuanced, review of emotional granularity and emotion differentiation research. Current Opinion in Psychology, 3, 48–51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2015.02.007 The Courier-Journal. (1936, June). [Article on the public execution of Rainey Bethea]. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal/10474113/ Empfehlungen TEDTalk von Lisa Feldman Barrett: You aren't at the mercy of your emotions -- your brain creates them. https://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_feldman_barrett_you_aren_t_at_the_mercy_of_your_emotions_your_brain_creates_them Das Buch mit der kritischen Betrachtung des Falls von Rainey Bethea, wird hier besprochen, wer tiefer einsteigen will: https://www.npr.org/2025/12/07/nx-s1-5585009/a-new-book-returns-to-americas-final-public-hanging Redaktion: Julia Ditzer Produktion: Murmel Produktions

Entscheidend bleibt die Frage, wann Entwicklung für Mitarbeitende angemessen erscheint und wann der Punkt gekommen ist, Grenzen zu setzen – auch bis hin zur Trennung. Diplompsychologin Vanessa Laszlo zeigt, warum Führungskräfte sich immer auch selbst im Interaktionsmuster spiegeln und warum Ehrlichkeit zur eigenen Kollektivverantwortung zählt. Sechs radikal offene Fragen schaffen Orientierung in Situationen, die unter Emotion, Angst und Unsicherheit stehen. Haltung entsteht, wo Mut die Klarheit sucht. Du erfährst... ...wie du mit klaren Erwartungen und Feedback echte Entwicklung förderst. ...warum emotionale Intelligenz im Team entscheidend für Erfolg bleibt. ...welche sechs Fragen dir helfen, Führungskompetenz zu stärken. __________________________ ||||| PERSONEN |||||

The 5D Academy with Zarathustra explores universal wisdom to foster total freedom from suffering in all areas of your life; health, wealth, love, and self. Each Academy podcast contains valuable insights and takeaways to become the best version of yourself and create an authentic, fulfilling life. Zarathustra transmits 5th Dimensional Quantum frequencies in each episode with transformational tools while discussing different topics to help you maintain this new frequency in your daily life. Zarathustra has created a practical system of transmitting the truth to his audience allowing transformation and freedom from suffering. Spiritual development requires an open heart. It is virtually impossible for a seeker to advance to higher consciousness if they don't love themselves. The belief system which has been ingrained in our cellular memory from childhood that we are not good enough results in a conditioned mind. The conditioned mind holds the false belief that there is something missing in our lives, that we are incomplete, that we need to gain something in order to become happy and whole, which is not true. After a life time of searching, Zarathustra has blended a practical system of Eastern and Western methods and techniques to help the Academy members to free themselves from anxiety, negative thoughts, lack of self-love and self-acceptance and destructive emotional patterns through a systematic way to raise your vibration to 5D Vibrational Frequency, which enables you to live a vibrant life of freedom and happiness. The Key Elements To Freedom: Zarathustra recognizes continuity and consistency are the key elements to freedom. In order to help you achieve your spiritual goals, it's best to have a highly effective spiritual practice, free of dogmas, false beliefs and superstition that helps you raise your vibration to 5D Vibrational Frequency as well as the ability to maintain this newly found higher level of consciousness. This translates to a life filled with inner peace, self-love and happiness which is the goal of every spiritual seeker. New knowledge and benefits are gained with each replay. Scroll down for a record of all 5D Academy podcasts and for more information about Zarathustra's 5th Dimensional Academy of Higher Consciousness, Upcoming Events, Workshops or 5th Dimensional Quantum Healing & Awareness Training Programs, please visit: www.Zarathustra.TV WARNING: The 5D Academy transformational process is highly effective and very intense. You may find it severely challenging as old patterns shift. Working with Zarathustra requires absolute ownership and personal accountability. If you are mentally unstable, weak, tend to blame others, and/or are unwilling/unable to take personal responsibility please do NOT proceed. Zarathustra is not a doctor and makes no medical claims. Nothing Zarathustra or any agents/employees of 5th Dimensional Quantum Awareness communicates should be construed as medical or psychological advice of any kind. Please see a health professional for all medical assessments & treatments. By viewing this statement and using any products, services or information contained herein, you agree to our Disclaimer and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Zarathustra, 5th Dimensional Quantum Healing & Awareness and any employees/agents of the Company of any liabilities. Website: www.zarathustra.tv/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/zarathustra5d/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/zarathustra5d/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/zarathustra5d Twitter: www.twitter.com/Zarathustra5d

Basler Ballert wird präsentiert von Tipico Sportwetten. Neukundenangebote unter https://bit.ly/Basler_Ballert . Sicherheitshinweis: 18+ | Erlaubt (Whitelist) | Suchtrisiko | Hilfe unter www.buwei.de Bayern zieht davon, Dortmund zerlegt sich selbst – Basler rechnet gnadenlos ab! Bayern zieht davon – Dortmund zerlegt sich selbst. In dieser Folge von Basler Ballert analysieren Mario Basler und Oliver Dütschke das Topspiel und sprechen Klartext. Für Basler ist die Meisterschaft nach dem Bayern-Sieg praktisch entschieden: „Die drehen Spiele, weil sie ruhig bleiben.“ Während der FC Bayern mit Struktur, Hierarchie und Nervenstärke überzeugt, fehlt Borussia Dortmund laut Basler genau das – Führungsspieler, Disziplin und Reife in den entscheidenden Momenten. Besonders im Fokus: Nico Schlotterbeck. Zu viel Emotion, zu wenig Abgeklärtheit? Basler wird deutlich und stellt die Frage, ob Dortmund sich in den entscheidenden Wochen selbst geschadet hat. Oliver Dütschke ergänzt: Innerhalb von zwei Wochen habe der BVB faktisch alles verspielt – Pokal, Champions League, Titelchance. Doch nicht nur oben wird analysiert: Auch der Abstiegskampf sorgt für Diskussionen. Wolfsburg steht für Basler sinnbildlich für falsche Entscheidungen in der Führungsetage. Der HSV wittert dagegen die Chance, sich im Tabellenkeller zu befreien. Dazu ein Blick in die 2. Bundesliga, die laut Basler spannender ist als die halbe Bundesliga – und in die 3. Liga, wo vom Aufstieg bis zum Absturz alles möglich scheint. Eine Folge voller Emotion, Analyse und klarer Ansagen. Keine Floskeln, kein Taktieren – Basler ballert.

Welcome back to Word Balloon , and welcome aboard for another episode of E-Motion Sickness: A Love Boat Re-Watch. We're starting right at the beginning with Season One, Episode One . The launch point for the whole Love Boat phenomenon: sunny escapism, rotating celebrity passengers, and just enough heartfelt romance to keep you watching even when the plot gets gloriously ridiculous. This first voyage brings a fun trio of guest stars: Jimmie Walker, Bonnie Franklin, and Suzanne Somers. Three very different flavors of late-70s pop culture all sharing the same floating matchmaking machine. And joining us as our featured passenger is Margaret Larkin from The Radio Girl Podcast, bringing sharp cultural context and great instincts for what's working, what's cheesy, and what still plays today.We're digging into the episode's storylines, the early-season vibe before everything locks into the familiar formula, and why this show became the ultimate “drop your brain at the gangplank” comfort TV. So grab your ticket, step onto the deck, and let's set sail  

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

What if some of the grief you carry isn't entirely yours? In this episode we'll open what Francis Weller identified as the Fifth Gate of Grief: ancestral grief. We're talking about the unacknowledged, untended sorrows of those who came before us: lost languages, severed connections to land and ritual, collective traumas like war, displacement, and genocide. But we're also talking about the science; specifically, epigenetics and how it can help explain how those experiences literally get woven into our biology and passed down through generations, even when we don't know the stories. The good news? What gets passed down can also be healed. You don't have to carry rancid snacks in your backpack forever (you'll get that reference when you listen). And this gate, like all the others, ultimately opens into something more expansive — resilience, power, and the steady ground of equanimity. This episode is part of a 10-part series on grief. You can jump in here and circle back to Episode 248 when you're ready.   p.s. Find a Simple Joy practice for this episode right here at our blog.  About: The Joy Lab Podcast blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, ease anxiety, and uplift mood. Join Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek for practical, mindfulness-based tools and positive psychology strategies to build resilience and create lasting joy. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! And... if you want to spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free, then please join our mission by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).   Full transcript here   Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram TikTok Linkedin Watch on YouTube   Sources and Notes for this full grief series: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life.  Grief Series: The Grief Series: The Wholeness of Being Human [part 1, ep 248] Everything We Love, We Will Lose: Navigating the First Gate of Grief[part 2, ep 249] Welcoming Back the Parts of You That Have Not Known Love [part 3, ep 250] Why You Can't Escape the Sorrows of the World (and why that's a good thing) [part 4, ep 251] Born to Belong: Grieving What Should Have Been There From the Start [part 5, ep 252] Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller  "Something magical happens when we bear witness to each other in grief. Something alchemical. It transmutes the lead of our devastation into the gold of connection. Our own compassion is activated. Our souls are soothed. The narrow circle of our private pain expands and we recognize that we belong to each other. We take our rightful place in the web of interbeing and find refuge." -Mirabai Starr Beckes & Sbarra, Social baseline theory: State of the science and new directions. Access here Beckes, et al. (2011). Social Baseline Theory: The Role of Social Proximity in Emotion and Economy of Action. Access here Bunea et al. (2017). Early-life adversity and cortisol response to social stress: a meta-analysis. Access here. Eisma, et al. (2019). No pain, no gain: cross-lagged analyses of posttraumatic growth and anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress and prolonged grief symptoms after loss. Access here  Kamis, et al. (2024). Childhood maltreatment associated with adolescent peer networks: Withdrawal, avoidance, and fragmentation. Access here  Lehrner, et al. (2014). Maternal PTSD associates with greater glucocorticoid sensitivity in offspring of Holocaust survivors. Access here  Hirschberger G. (2018). Collective Trauma an d the Social Construction of Meaning. Frontiers in psychology, 9, 1441. Access here  Sheehy, et al. (2019). An examination of the relationship between shame, guilt and self-harm: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Access here  Strathearn, et al. (2020). Long-term Cognitive, Psychological, and Health Outcomes Associated With Child Abuse and Neglect. Access here  Yehuda et al. (1998). Vulnerability to posttraumatic stress disorder in adult offspring of Holocaust survivors.  Access here. Yehuda, et al. (2018). Intergenerational transmission of trauma effects: putative role of epigenetic mechanisms. Access here    Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. 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The Identity We Build Through Movement. So, two days ago I was talking with my closest childhood friends kiddo about their knee injury and how that has affected them not just physically but also mentally and emotionally and that conversation is what inspired this episode. It made me think of how many of us grow up with a sport or a physical activity that becomes part of who we are.“I'm a runner.”“I'm a swimmer.”“I'm a dancer.”“I'm a lifter.”“I'm a soccer player, I'm a baseball player.”,It's not just something we do, it literally becomes part of our identity, our community, our routine, our confidence, even our emotional regulation. But what happens when an injury forces us to step back… or step away entirely? That's what we're talking about today: How to cope when your body asks you to shift your identity and how to rebuild without losing yourself. SEGMENT 1: Why Sports Become Part of Our IdentitySports and movement shape identity because they give us:• Structure: practices, routines, goals• Community: teammates, coaches, shared struggle• Competence: the feeling of “I'm good at this”• Purpose: something to work toward• Emotion regulation: stress relief, confidence, grounding• Belonging: being part of something biggerWhen you lose access to that, even temporarily, it can feel like grief. Not dramatic grief. Real grief. You're not just losing a sport. You're losing a version of yourself and that deserves compassion, not pressure.SEGMENT 2: The Emotional Impact of InjuryInjury isn't just physical. It affects:• Identity (“Who am I without this?”)• Routine (“What do I do with my time now?”)• Confidence (“My body let me down.”)• Connection (“I'm not with my team anymore.”)• Mood (movement boosts serotonin and dopamine, losing it hits hard)People often feel:• Frustration• Sadness• Anger• Fear of losing progress• Fear of being “left behind”• Shame about slowing downThese feelings are normal. They don't mean you're weak, they mean you're human.SEGMENT 3: The Shift, Separating Identity From ActivityYou are not your sport. You are the qualities your sport helped you develop.Your identity isn't “runner.” It's:• disciplined• resilient• focused• determined• consistent• community‑orientedYour identity isn't “baseball player.” It's:• strategic• hardworking• team‑minded• competitive in a healthy way• adaptableYour sport was the vehicle. Those qualities are the engine and engines can power new vehicles.SEGMENT 4: How to Rebuild Identity After InjuryHere are 5 steps:  Acknowledge the loss. Say it out loud: “This is hard. I miss what I had.” Naming it reduces shame.Shift from “What can't I do?” to “What can I still do?” Maybe you can't sprint, but you can walk. Maybe you can't lift heavy but you can do mobility. Maybe you can't play your sport but you can coach, teach, or support others.Explore new forms of movement. Not as replacements, as expansions. Try things like swimming, yoga, cycling, Pilates, walking groups, dance, strength training, low‑impact cardio. Let curiosity lead instead of comparison.Reconnect with the feeling your sport gave you. Ask yourself, “What did my sport make me feel?”, free? strong? connected? focused? calm? Then find movement that recreates that feeling even if it looks different.Build a new narrative. Instead of “I used to be an athlete,” try, “I'm evolving as an athlete.” “I'm learning new ways to move.” “I'm expanding my identity.”SEGMENT 5: A Guided ReflectionTake a breath with me. Think about the sport you loved. Think about what it gave you. Think about the version of yourself that grew through it. Now ask yourself:• What qualities did that sport bring out in me?• Which of those qualities still live in me today?• How can I express those qualities in new ways?• What kind of movement feels supportive for the body I have right now?You're not starting over. You're continuing, just on a different path.You're More Than One Chapter. Your sport shaped you, but it didn't define you. Your injury changed your path, but it didn't end your story. You are still an athlete. You are still strong. You are still capable. You are still evolving. Movement will always be there for you, it just might look different than before and different doesn't mean less. Different can mean wiser, kinder, more sustainable, and more connected to who you're becoming. As you move through this week, give yourself permission to explore, to feel, to grieve, and to grow. You're more than your sport. You always have been. This is Luis, and you've been listening to The Monday Morning Brew.If this episode helped you, share it with someone. As always, be a kind human, let's continue to help, to lift each-other up whenever possible... and when it seems really tough, look for the helpers and always do your part, make sure that when someone looks for the Helpers, they see YOU, that way You can be the change you want to see in the world...thank you for sharing this time to listen to us and we will see you again soon, have a great rest of your day!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fittalk-with-coach-luis--3261827/support.TEAM LTP:My IG: @livetoprogressVoice-over credits

A lot of therapies address the context in which nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and self-harm may occur, but only a few treatments have been designed to address NSSI specifically. In this episode, we dive into one of these treatments: Emotion Regulation Group Therapy (ERGT). Drs. Kim Gratz and Matthew Tull from the University of Toledo in Ohio walk us through in significant detail each of the 90-minute 14 sessions of ERGT. You can purchase their book "Acceptance-based emotion regulation therapy: A clinician's guide to treating emotion dysregulation and self-destructive behaviors using an evidence-based therapy drawn from ACT and DBT" on Amazon here or at New Harbinger Publications here.  Connect with Dr. Gratz on LinkedIn here and Dr. Tull here. Below are links to their research on ERGT referenced in this episode: Gratz, K. L., & Gunderson, J. G. (2006). Preliminary data on an acceptance-based emotion regulation group intervention for deliberate self-harm among women with Borderline Personality Disorder. Behavior Therapy, 37(1), 25-35. Gratz, K. L., & Tull, M. T. (2011). Extending research on the utility of an adjunctive emotion regulation group therapy for deliberate self-harm among women with borderline personality pathology. Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment, 2(4), 316–326. Gratz, K. L., Tull, M. T., & Levy, R. (2014). Randomized controlled trial and uncontrolled 9-month follow-up of an adjunctive emotion regulation group therapy for deliberate self-harm among women with borderline personality disorder. Psychological Medicine, 44, 2099–2112. Gratz, K. L., Bardeen, J. R., Levy, R., Dixon-Gordon, K., L., & Tull, M. T. (2015). Mechanisms of change in an emotion regulation group therapy for deliberate self-harm among women with borderline personality disorder. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 65, 29-35. Sahlin, H., Bjureberg, J., Gratz, K. L., Tull, M. T., Hedman, E., Bjarehed, J., Jokinen, J., Lundh, L., Ljotsson, B., & Hellner, C. (2017). Emotion regulation group therapy for deliberate self-harm: A multi-site evaluation in routine care using an uncontrolled open trial design. BMJ Open, 7(10), e016220. Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram and Twitter (@DocWesters). To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and Twitter (@ITripleS). The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated #5 by Feedspot in their "Best 20 Clinical Psychology Podcasts" and by Welp Magazine in their "20 Best Injury Podcasts."

You know the mob, right? Super organized. Super dangerous. Delicious pasta. And how about a different kinda mob? Perhaps an UNDEAD one? An organized ring of perpetrators initiating activities so bizarre, so twisted.....that the core of their mission is to create affordable, research-focused conventions to make paranormal education accessible and, dare we say, help offset the massive costs of equipment and travel for investigators??!?!? An organized paranormal family. You ever heard of that mob? …Fuhgeddaboutit. You know the mob, right? Super organized. Super dangerous. Delicious pasta. You ever heard of that mob? …Fuhgeddaboutit. In this episode of the Open Loops podcast, host Greg interviews Laurissa Mary Rex, a retired Army captain turned psychic medium, paranormal investigator, author, and CEO of Third Eye Events. The conversation explores Laurissa's fascinating journey from her highly unconventional upbringing—growing up with innate abilities while her father was actually in the mafia—to building a thriving business in the paranormal space. One might say....an empire. The episode also dives deep into her work at the Waldorf Estate of Fear (the set of Hell House), a location she investigated for four years that led to her writing The Waldorf Effect, a Paranormal Research Theory. You really think Greg is gonna let this ghost researcher slip by without explaining her theory? Emotion, geology, history, and hauntings COLLIDE into a new understanding of paranormal phenomena so earth-shattering that listeners hanging with the fishes may even lose sleep... (We checked the analytics — dead bodies floating in water is a core demographic, so thank you, Tri-State area!) Laurissa Mary Rex delivers loops, she delivers spooks, and if you stay off our cursed burial ground, she'll stay off yours. Capisce? Laurissa's Links:  Www.hauntedmafia.events www.gounderworld.com 

Fear-based parenting feels protective in the moment, but it quietly trains anxiety, control, and emotional reactions that keep families stuck. Sean Donohue breaks down how fear, ego, and unchecked emotion hijack good parents— and why reacting harder doesn't create safer, stronger kids. He shows how to shift from panic and power struggles into calm leadership, emotional regulation, and clear direction, even when your child is pushing every button you have. This is about becoming the steady adult in the room, leading with wisdom instead of worry, and raising kids who feel secure, resilient, and guided—not managed. Go deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we're joined by Prof. Andrew Crislip, who is Blake Chair in the History of Christianity at Virginia Commonwealth University, and the author of Emotion in Early Christianity (published by Eerdmans). In our conversation, Prof. Crislip talks with us about what emotions really are, what early Christians thought about five key emotions, and how that thinking evolved within the first five centuries of the church. Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: the Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Adishian and Dr. John Anthony Dunne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the loss you're carrying doesn't have a name — no death, no disaster, just a quiet, persistent ache that something was always missing? In this episode of Joy Lab, we'll look at Gate Four of our grief series: What We Expected But Did Not Receive. Drawing from Francis Weller's The Wild Edge of Sorrow, we'll explore the grief that comes from never being fully welcomed, seen, or celebrated for exactly who you are — a loss so subtle it often masquerades as personal failure. This episode offers a deeply compassionate and scientifically grounded look at why so many of us feel vaguely unfulfilled and how we can actually do something about it. Spoiler: it starts with grieving what you were owed. This episode is part of a 10-part series on grief. You can jump in here and circle back to Episode 248 when you're ready.   p.s. Find a Simple Joy practice for this episode right here at our blog.   About: The Joy Lab Podcast blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, ease anxiety, and uplift mood. Join Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek for practical, mindfulness-based tools and positive psychology strategies to build resilience and create lasting joy.   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! And... if you want to spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free, then please join our mission by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).   Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram TikTok Linkedin Watch on YouTube   Full transcript here   Sources and Notes for this full grief series: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life.  Grief Series: Why We're Doing a 10-Part Series on Grief (And Why You Need It) [part 1, ep 248] Everything We Love, We Will Lose: Navigating the First Gate of Grief[part 2, ep 249] Welcoming Back the Parts of You That Have Not Known Love [part 3, ep 250] Why You Can't Escape the Sorrows of the World (and why that's a good thing) [part 4, ep 251] Imposter phenomenon series: Imposter Syndrome is a Myth (ep. 175) What Imposter Syndrome Really Is (ep. 176)  Backdraft: When Being Good to Yourself Feels Bad (ep. 29) Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller  "Something magical happens when we bear witness to each other in grief. Something alchemical. It transmutes the lead of our devastation into the gold of connection. Our own compassion is activated. Our souls are soothed. The narrow circle of our private pain expands and we recognize that we belong to each other. We take our rightful place in the web of interbeing and find refuge." -Mirabai Starr Beckes & Sbarra, Social baseline theory: State of the science and new directions. Access here Beckes, et al. (2011). Social Baseline Theory: The Role of Social Proximity in Emotion and Economy of Action. Access here Bunea et al. (2017). Early-life adversity and cortisol response to social stress: a meta-analysis. Access here. Eisma, et al. (2019). No pain, no gain: cross-lagged analyses of posttraumatic growth and anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress and prolonged grief symptoms after loss. Access here  Kamis, et al. (2024). Childhood maltreatment associated with adolescent peer networks: Withdrawal, avoidance, and fragmentation. Access here  Lehrner, et al. (2014). Maternal PTSD associates with greater glucocorticoid sensitivity in offspring of Holocaust survivors. Access here  Hirschberger G. (2018). Collective Trauma an d the Social Construction of Meaning. Frontiers in psychology, 9, 1441. Access here  Sheehy, et al. (2019). An examination of the relationship between shame, guilt and self-harm: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Access here  Strathearn, et al. (2020). Long-term Cognitive, Psychological, and Health Outcomes Associated With Child Abuse and Neglect. Access here  Yehuda et al. (1998). Vulnerability to posttraumatic stress disorder in adult offspring of Holocaust survivors.  Access here. Yehuda, et al. (2018). Intergenerational transmission of trauma effects: putative role of epigenetic mechanisms. Access here    Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

What actually drives buying decisions — logic or emotion?   In this episode of the WholeCEO Podcast, Lisa G. sits down with Paul Larche to break down the Old Brain vs. New Brain concept in simple terms and explain what's really happening when someone says "yes."   We cover: 1-Why logical arguments fail — even with strong data 2-How AI-driven marketing may be over-optimizing logic 3-Why founders relying on features and proof lose influence 4-The emotional drivers behind conversion and trust   If you're a CEO, founder, or marketer navigating AI, algorithms, and persuasion, this conversation will change how you communicate.  

Throughout the meditation, Lauren repeats reassuring affirmations: *You have done enough for today. You are enough exactly as you are. Your body knows how to sleep. You can trust the process.* Listen as you lie down, allow the words to wash over you, and let your body remember how to rest and sleep. Here's a shorter, cleaner set of YouTube chapters for this meditation: 0:00 – **Welcome & Intention: You've Done Enough Today** 2:01 – **Getting Comfortable: Sitting or Lying Down** 3:40 – **Permission to Rest & Let Go of the Day** 4:50 – **Thoughts as Clouds in the Sky of the Mind** 7:00 – **Gentle Breath & Quiet Sigh Exhale** 14:24 – **Full Body Scan: Feeling Supported** 21:22 – **Belly & Chest: Releasing Worry and Emotion** 27:40 – **Shoulders, Arms & Hands: Putting Down the Backpack of Life** 29:45 – **Neck, Throat, Face & Head: Unspoken Feelings Soften** 32:24 – **Head-to-Toe Relaxation: You Are Allowed to Rest** 33:34 – **Safe Place Imagery: Beach, Forest, or Cozy Room** 37:45 – **Rowboat on the Lake: Gently Drifting** 40:17 – **Affirmations: You Have Done Enough, You Are Enough** 45:22 – **Deep Rest: It Will Be Okay** --- Come sit with me—let's slow down, sleep better, and feel more like ourselves. My courses (gentle, practical, cozy)