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As we close out the year and step into a fresh chapter, I wanted to create an episode that feels grounding, clarifying, and empowering. This episode came from a place of deep reflection, on this show, on relationships, and on what it actually looks like to build secure, healthy love. Sometimes the most powerful clarity doesn't come from what we should tolerate or work harder at, but from getting crystal clear on what simply does not belong in secure partnership. In this episode, I walk you through the non-negotiables that define secure relationships, so you can move into this next season with higher standards, deeper self-trust, and a stronger sense of who you are becoming.Inside the episode:Why secure partners lead with integrity, emotional regulation, and respect and what it reveals about attachment and nervous system safetyThe subtle but damaging dynamics that don't exist in secure relationships (and how to stop normalizing them)How clarity around “what's a no” helps you build stronger boundaries, healthier standards, and a securely attached identityIf this episode resonated with you and you know you're ready to stop repeating old relationship patterns, this is your moment. Applications for the Empowered.Secure.Loved.® Relationship Program are closing for the year, and this is the last chance to join in its current format.To support you in taking this step, we're offering Secure December: A Farewell Sale — a limited-time 70% off offer available right now. This is your opportunity to do the deep attachment work, receive guidance, and step into the securely attached version of you as we head into a new year.Spots are limited, applications are closing, and this offer will not be extended.

What if every staff member at your utility felt confident answering energy questions? In this episode, Benton PUD's Jodi Henderson shares how its Empowered program turns staff into energy pros through training built on employee needs. Find out more about the program at bentonpud.org/empowered. Notes: Filmed at NWPPA's Northwest Innovations in Communications conference.

When God works in our hearts by the blood of Christ, we feel and think and act in ways more pleasing to him.

What do marriage, empathy, and the courage to face hard truths have in common? In this Best Of episode of Joy Found Here, Stephanie revisits two standout conversations that continue to strike a chord. Relationship therapist Dr. Becky Whetstone rethinks how we approach conflict and the moment we consider walking away, while empath and hypnotherapist Karen Blaine shows why sensitivity can be a powerful inner compass. Together, their insights offer a grounded guide for navigating the messy, meaningful work of being human—in our relationships and within ourselves.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(00:12) Best Of: Two Conversations That Still Echo(03:05) Becky's Unlikely Road to Relationship Work(05:10) The Crisis That Changed Everything for Becky(06:45) Why Many Couples Call It Quits Too Soon(08:57) The Truth Behind “We Can't Communicate”(11:59) The Damage of Felony Words in Conflict(14:15) Karen's Journey From “Too Sensitive” to Empowered(16:02) What Being an Empath Really Means(18:42) Boundaries and Reframing for Emotional Balance(21:22) Staying Grounded in an Overloaded WorldDr. Becky Whetstone is a relationship therapist, author, and former journalist who helps couples move through marriage crises with clarity and compassion. After seeing how unmanaged conflict leads to unnecessary divorce, she set out to teach partners how to communicate safely, regulate their nervous systems, and make grounded, emotionally mature choices. In this Best Of conversation, Becky explains why resentment often grows in silence, how “felony words” create lasting damage, and why you shouldn't end a marriage before understanding what can still be healed. Her reminder is simple: love is a skill, and with the right tools, even the hardest moments can become turning points instead of endings.Karen Blaine is an empath and hypnotherapist who guides highly sensitive people to honor their emotional depth rather than hide it. After growing up feeling “too sensitive,” she learned to see her intuition and attunement as strengths that help her connect meaningfully with others and the world around her. In this revisited conversation, Karen shares how empaths can stay grounded through boundaries, reframing, and quick reset rituals—especially in an overwhelming, information-heavy world. Her tools help listeners recognize when they're absorbing too much and return to center with clarity. Her message: sensitivity isn't a flaw, but a powerful strength when used with intention.Connect with Dr Becky Whetstone:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInXYouTubeBlogGet Becky's book!Connect with Karen Blaine:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInFacebookXYouTubeTikTokLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As we wrap up 2025 and settle into the holiday season, I have a special gift for you.   Instead of adding to your already full plate, I've curated the most powerful moments, insights, and conversations from the past year of The Empowered Principal® Podcast. Think of it as your personal highlight reel, wrapped up with a bow.   This best-of collection brings together transformative concepts that have resonated most deeply with my community: from understanding leadership as personal development to recognizing the energy of a classroom beyond just what it looks like. Take some time for yourself this season. Pour a cup of something warm, find a cozy spot, and let these reminders wash over you.   Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/418   Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/

If you're looking back on 2025 feeling frustrated, discouraged, or quietly disappointed that the same patterns showed up again, this episode is for you. This is the conversation I wish I had heard during some of the hardest New Year seasons of my life. In today's episode, I walk you through the real shifts that actually change your life, not surface-level resolutions, not hustle, not forcing yourself to “try harder,” but the foundational inner work that breaks cycles and creates lasting change. If you know, deep down, that 2026 has to be different, let's talk about how to make that happen in a grounded, compassionate, and sustainable way.Inside the episode:Why support, self-compassion, and identity work, not willpower, are the keys to breaking repeated patternsHow taking intentional space (including a break from dating) can reset your nervous system and change how you show upThe mindset shift that makes real change inevitable: feeling the cost of staying the same and choosing differentlyIf this episode resonated, I want you to know this: you do not have to do this alone. The work we talked about today, healing attachment wounds, becoming securely attached, changing at an identity level, and learning how to show up differently in relationships is exactly what we do inside the Empowered.Secure.Loved. Program.

What does it really take to go from paralyzing fear and emotional confusion to courageous clarity and freedom? In Part 2 of our conversation, Coach LeAnne Parsons continues her heart-stirring dialogue with three women who bravely walked the journey of healing inside Empowered to Change. This week, we go deeper—unpacking the exact tools, mindset shifts, and faith-filled decisions that helped them disentangle their lives and rediscover who they truly are in Christ. If you've ever felt stuck in shame, unsure if you could trust again, or wondered if real change is even possible—this episode is your answer. Key Takeaways from Today's Episode Why They Finally Said Yes to Healing Each woman shares her unique tipping point—the moment when the pain of staying the same outweighed the fear of stepping into the unknown. For some, it was physical symptoms. For others, it was the ache of isolation. But for all three, it became clear: it was time to stop surviving and start healing. The Power of Safe, Christ-Centered Community Healing happens in the light. From hesitant strangers to trusted sisters, these women describe how their Empowered to Change group became a safe haven where their stories were honored, their pain was validated, and their growth was celebrated—without judgment, shame, or superficial fixes. Tools that Actually Change Lives From practicing hard conversations in the mirror, to disentangling emotional confusion with thought journals and boundaries, these women used practical tools that reshaped how they thought, spoke, and showed up in their relationships. This isn't inspiration for inspiration's sake—it's real transformation, step-by-step. Confidence Built on Courage, Not Perfection They didn't wait until they felt “ready” or confident. They showed up afraid—but they showed up. And as they practiced courage in community, confidence followed. As Christine beautifully shared, “Confidence is the fruit of choosing courage—even when your voice shakes”. Sustainable Change for the Long Haul Nearly five years after completing Empowered to Change, these women are still growing, still connected, and still walking in truth. They've moved from reactive living to intentional, Christ-centered wholeness—testifying that healing isn't a one-time moment, but a lifestyle of learning, growing, and living loved. Ready to Step Into a New Chapter? If their stories stirred something in your heart, maybe it's your time too. Empowered to Change is a six-month coaching journey for Christian women who are ready to stop surviving and start growing. Whether you're in a hard marriage, dealing with past wounds, or trying to reclaim your voice—you don't have to walk it alone.

Picture three futures: one where you're heavier and exhausted, one where you're stuck in the same loop, and one where you feel strong, clear, and connected to God. We walk you to that third path with a plan that ditches shame, respects your biology, and leans into identity and community so your goals finally stick.We start by naming the trap: resolutions fueled by guilt and raw willpower burn out fast, especially under stress and hormonal swings. Then we reframe health as worship, grounding change in Romans 8:1 and John 15:5. You'll learn why self-talk matters, how to write a vision that aligns with who you are in Christ, and how to future-gaze with God so daily choices match the woman you're becoming. We lay out a clear blueprint: track your cycle, plan around energy and cravings, prioritize protein and healthy fats, and use strategic fasting with circadian rhythms to restore energy. No more grind culture. Consistency and tiny wins beat intensity every time.We also go practical on hormones and labs. From perimenopause to unexpected dips in testosterone, we share real stories, the role of simple testing, and how changing delivery methods can revive mood, focus, and drive. We talk sabotage—overreaching, isolation, Monday-only motivation—and show how sisterhood, accountability, and a deeper why protect your progress. By the end, you'll have a Christ-centered framework, actionable steps, and the confidence to choose habits that feel doable, joyful, and sustainable.Ready to step into the version of you God designed? Listen now, join our five-day Empowered By Faith challenge to build momentum with us live, and then subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a quick five-star review to help more women find the support they deserve.If you're ready to move beyond trying harder and start living more aligned, you're invited to join Empowered by Faith — LIVE, a guided 5-day reset led by Dr. Tabatha that helps women reset body, mind, and spirit through simple, faith-centered rhythms.

Join host Dr. Debi as she sits down with Gretta Perlmutter, a certified PBT® coach who specializes in helping people heal from ghosting. Gretta shares her personal journey from being ghosted multiple times to becoming an expert in understanding this painful form of betrayal and helping others move forward with confidence.    Key Topics Covered  Gretta's Personal Story  Being ghosted multiple times in business, friendships, and dating  The shocking experience of being ghosted after a multi-day trip invitation  The mental health toll and unhealthy coping mechanisms  The journey from self-blame to self-empowerment  Turning pain into purpose through coaching and content creation  Understanding Ghosting  Why People Ghost:  Avoidance - Unwilling to experience the emotional labor of difficult conversations  Malicious Intent - Using silence to hurt and control others  Accidental - Truly unable to reach out (medical emergencies, lost contact info, tech glitches)  Warning Signs Someone Might Ghost You:  History of ghosting others  Regular use of the silent treatment  Consistent avoidance of conflict and emotional conversations  The "slow ghost" - gradually fading from your life  Actions that don't align with their words  The Emotional Impact  Feelings of unworthiness and invisibility  Grief over the loss of the relationship and imagined future  Anxiety, sadness, and confusion  Physical symptoms like inability to eat or sleep  The shock of going from feeling seen and heard to feeling deleted  The Healing Journey  Key Realizations:  Ghosting says nothing about you and everything about the ghost  You're not responsible for other people's behaviors  Your worth doesn't depend on anyone else's approval or actions  Not everyone shows up in the world with the same level of kindness and respect  Practical Steps to Heal:  Take care of your mind, body, and heart  Honor your emotions without judgment  Focus on people who are actively choosing you  Reach out to understanding friends, family, or specialized coaches  Stop analyzing the ghost and focus on your own healing  Give yourself what you wanted from them  If You Think You're Being Ghosted:  Reach out casually 2-3 times maximum  Give them the benefit of the doubt initially  Don't keep messaging into an echo chamber  End the relationship on your terms with a clear, dignified message  Example: "I haven't heard from you in a while, and I'm not sure why. I'm disappointed that you haven't communicated with me. This dynamic isn't working for me, so I'm ending this relationship. Take care of yourself."  If the Ghost Returns:  Take your time deciding how to proceed  Remember: You don't owe them anything  People can change, but they often don't  If you choose to reconnect, do it slowly after investing in your recovery  They need to show they've changed and are trustworthy  Build an entirely new relationship with clear boundaries  The Power of PBT® Coaching  How the five stages of betrayal recovery framework applies to ghosting  The importance of not ghosting yourself during the healing process  Moving from analyzing the betrayer to focusing on personal healing  The transformation from stage three (learning about the betrayal) to stage four (focusing on self)    Memorable Quotes  "Ghosting says nothing about you, and it speaks volumes about the ghost. This is their behavior issue."  "Your worth doesn't depend on anyone else's approval, feelings or actions. Never put your worth in a ghost's hands."  "Not everyone is showing up in the world like I am, not everyone has the same level of kindness and dignity and respect."  "Stop analyzing the people who have ghosted me, and start focusing on myself. How can I heal? What do I need? How can I not ghost myself?"  "When you take that healing seriously, you become a version of you you didn't have access to."    Resources  Connect with Gretta Perlmutter:  Website: https://www.copingwithghosting.com/  Podcast: Coping with Ghosting  Social Media: @copingwithghosting (TikTok, Instagram)  Facebook Group: Coping with Ghosting (free and private)  Upcoming Book: "Coping with Ghosting in Love and Dating"  Connect with Dr. Debi  The PBT Institute  The PBT Coach Certification Program  Recommended Episode:  "What to Do When the Person Who Ghosted You Returns" (Coping with Ghosting podcast) 

In this insightful episode of the Wise Divine Woman podcast, Dana Irvine sits down with Jill Alison Windisch to explore her inspiring journey through serious health challenges, including breast cancer recovery. Emphasizing menopause support for women, they delve into the critical role of managing oxidative stress and inflammation through diet, lifestyle changes, and trusted products like Protandim. Jill shares valuable insights on holistic breast care, gut health, and the emotional journey toward healing and empowered aging women. This conversation highlights practical menopause symptom management strategies and the importance of consistency and self-trust in maintaining vibrant health.Https://nj.lifevantage.com/us-en/https://www.facebook.com/share/17vWbrJqAa/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://www.instagram.com/jillfromjersey11?igsh=MmhuN2N1aHAzMXA5&utm_source=qrTakeawaysJill's journey began with severe health issues, including anxiety and autoimmune diseases.Protandim is a product that Jill believes has significantly improved her health.Oxidative stress is linked to inflammation, which can lead to disease.Diet and lifestyle changes are crucial for recovery and maintaining health.Gut health plays a vital role in overall wellness and healing.Detoxification supports the immune system and aids in recovery.Emotional health impacts physical well-being and should not be overlooked.Consistency in health practices is essential for long-term success.Trusting your body and making informed choices is key to healing.Jill emphasizes the importance of community and support in health journeys.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Health and Longevity01:07 The Journey to Finding Protandim02:27 Understanding Inflammation and Its Impact05:13 The Science Behind Protandim08:27 Emotional Health and Its Role in Healing09:37 Dietary Changes and Immune Support11:45 The Importance of Gut Health15:14 New Developments in Probiotics17:46 Detoxification and the Healing Process20:14 Focus and Cognitive Health21:49 Balancing Hydration and Mineral Absorption22:41 Understanding Hormonal Imbalances and Health23:46 Navigating Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Options25:17 The Importance of Lymphatic Health27:10 Exploring Advanced Imaging Techniques29:06 The Role of Gut Health in Overall Wellness30:43 Peptides and Their Impact on Health32:44 The Power of Consistency in Health JourneysKeywordshealth, wellness, cancer recovery, Protandim, oxidative stress, inflammation, gut health, detoxification, emotional health, lifestyle changes

Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange. He is founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, and host of Empowered by the Spirit.  In this episode, Deacon Steve and wife Mary Anne speak with Deacon Frank Chavez, former director of the Diocese of Orange Office of the Diaconate.  This is an encore episode from 2015.Empowered by the Spirit airs live weekdays at 10:00am and Fridays at 5pmPacific Time go to https://www.spiritfilledevents.com/empowered-by-the-spirit website or download our Spirit Filled Radio App for Android or Apple Devices.APPLE LINK FOR APPGOOGLE PLAY LINK FOR APPArchives of shows from Spirit Filled Radio are available on podcast at https://www.spiritfilledevents.com/empowered-by-the-spirit Support the show

Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange. He is founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, and host of Empowered by the Spirit.  In this episode from 2016, Deacon Steve explores how one might overcome depression.Empowered by the Spirit airs live weekdays at 10:00am and Fridays at 5pmPacific Time go to https://www.spiritfilledevents.com/empowered-by-the-spirit website or download our Spirit Filled Radio App for Android or Apple Devices.APPLE LINK FOR APPGOOGLE PLAY LINK FOR APPArchives of shows from Spirit Filled Radio are available on podcast at https://www.spiritfilledevents.com/empowered-by-the-spirit Support the show

Episode 240 - Married Name Choices - Taylor Swift or Kelce - Should Women Always Take Their Husband's Last Name with Author Melania Joy MurphyIn this thought-provoking episode of The Dad Space Podcast, host Dave welcomes author and journalist Melania Murphy to discuss her new book, Bound By Love, Not Tradition. The conversation dives deep into the history, culture, and personal dimensions of how and why married couples make decisions about their names – a topic that blends tradition, identity, and empowerment in surprising ways.Melania shares how her own curiosity as a journalist and her background in behavioral science led her to explore the often unquestioned traditions surrounding married names. She aims to help women, especially first and second-time brides, feel empowered to make intentional choices that honor both their individuality and their partnerships. Through her research and conversations with readers, she uncovered remarkable stories, cultural contrasts, and legal histories from around the world.Listeners learn the historical roots of customs like women wearing veils, the meaning behind “Mrs.” as “wife of,” and the old British laws of coverture, which once made a woman's legal identity merge with her husband's. Melania uses these insights to show how naming traditions evolved and how modern couples can continue shaping them.She introduces her SELF framework – Significance, Empowerment, Legacy, and Freedom – a model that encourages introspection and open communication between partners. Through it, couples can weigh the meaning of their names, express what's important to them, consider family heritage, and understand the freedoms allowed by modern law. Melania also shares relatable, often lighthearted stories, such as couples flipping coins or playing rock-paper-scissors at the altar to decide whose name to take, and others merging names entirely to invent something new.The discussion moves from history to humor to heartfelt advice for dads and families learning to support their children through nontraditional choices. Melania emphasizes the importance of curiosity and compassion—reminding listeners that traditions evolve, and name choices can be as unique as the couples themselves.Key Takeaway:Names are more than tradition—they reflect identity, equality, and partnership. Empowered relationships start with open, judgment-free conversations about what feels authentic for both partners.Learn more about Melania's work and pick up her book at melaniajoy.com or your favorite bookstore.___https://dadspace.camusic provided by Blue Dot SessionsSong: The Big Ten https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/258270

Are you ready to step into the new year feeling empowered instead of empty? The Joy Edit's final episode brings Coaches Pam, Zoe, and Haley together to reflect on what makes an alcohol-free New Year's Eve not just survivable, but genuinely joyful. Coach Zoe remembers her first sober midnight with burnt homemade pizza, fancy fizzy drinks, and the startling realization: "Oh, there you are"—that moment when the fog lifted and she could finally see herself clearly. These reflections become practical tips for staying alcohol-free in the new year as you learn why your brain sends alarm signals when you remove alcohol (it's unfamiliarity, not danger), how visualization trains your nervous system before the real moment arrives, and what it means to stay in your "green zone" where choices feel clear and peace feels possible. Coach Haley shares her journey from people-pleasing chameleon to someone who can finally show up as herself, revealing that the very connection she thought alcohol provided was actually stronger without it. You'll discover the upward spiral of grace leading to curiosity, practice writing an encouraging letter to future you, and learn why you don't have to hold the whole season together—just yourself, with grace. This episode covers: Brain science revealing why firsts feel intimidating (your mind defines safe as familiar) and practical tips for staying alcohol-free in the new year Coach Zoe's first alcohol-free New Year's memory: waking up clear on January 1st, watching frost melt, hearing that tiny voice say "This is what peace feels like" How visualization fires the same neurons as actually doing something, preparing your nervous system so the real celebration feels calm and confident The power of "tonight I choose..." commitments instead of overwhelming forever promises Why preparation isn't control—it's kindness, whether that means planning your favorite alcohol-free drinks, choosing your outfit, or texting a supportive friend Coach Haley's revelation that fitting in was never the goal; feeling at home within herself was what she'd been craving all along The upward spiral: grace leads to curiosity, curiosity creates positive emotion, & positive emotion makes lasting change possible Creating your "letter to future you" to honor what you did (not list what you didn't), celebrating growth that comes from presence, not perfection, & more.. Episode links: livealcoholexperiment.com Related Episodes: Social Drinking: How Do I Muster The Willpower Not To Drink? - Reader Question - E88 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-88-reader-question-social-drinking-how-do-i-muster-the-willpower-not-to-drink/ Do you serve wine when you host parties? - Reader Question - E542 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-542-reader-question-do-you-serve-when-you-host-parties/ Why do we desire alcohol for celebration? - Reader Question - E266 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-266-reader-question-why-do-we-desire-alcohol-for-celebration/ Ready to take the next step on your journey? Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious! Quince: Find gifts so good you'll want to keep them with Quince. Go to ⁠⁠Quince.com/naked⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns  Hungryroot: Get 40% off your first box + a free item for life at ⁠⁠Hungryroot.com/nakedmind⁠⁠ with code nakedmind Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at ⁠⁠Shopify.com/mind⁠⁠  Aura Frame: Get $35 off Aura's Carver Mat frame at ⁠⁠AuraFrames.com⁠⁠ with promo code NAKEDMIND Masterclass: Get 15% off any annual membership at ⁠⁠MasterClass.com/NAKEDMIND⁠

Hey there! I'm Minister Jeremy Squires, and in this episode of the Love Never Fails podcast, we're diving deep into the powerful connection between sin and grace. I'll share how grace through Jesus Christ isn't just a concept but a real force that can help us break free from sin's hold. Join me as we explore scripture and find encouragement to live a life full of purpose and freedom. I hope you'll feel inspired and empowered to embrace grace in your own journey. Let's walk this path together!

Welcome back to Part 2 of our After a Hard Year series. As we close out 2025, I want to help you go deeper than surface-level reflection and into the patterns that may have quietly shaped your year, especially in your relationships, boundaries, stress responses, and self-worth. In today's episode, we're exploring attachment styles and why so many people repeat painful cycles despite being self-aware and growth-oriented. This conversation is about slowing down, telling the truth with compassion, and using this moment in time to intentionally choose a different way forward.Inside the EpisodeHow anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles may have influenced your relationships, decisions, and emotional regulation in 2025Why insecure attachment often leads to self-abandonment, burnout, overwhelm, or emotional distancing, even outside of romantic relationshipsWhy awareness alone isn't enough to create change, and what actually allows deep healing and secure attachment to formReady to Carry These Lessons Into a New Year?If this reflection brought clarity, or even discomfort, I want you to know that you don't have to do this work alone.Applications are currently open for my Empowered.Secure.Loved.™ Relationship Program, and we are closing applications for the year very soon. ✨ Secure December: Farewell Sale For a limited time this December, the **Empowered.Secure.Loved.™ Program is available at 70% OFF — the deepest discount we offer.Inside the program, you'll receive:Weekly live group coaching with meOne-on-one coaching supportA proven, no-fluff framework to heal attachment wounds, regulate your nervous system, and embody secure loveIf you're ready to stop repeating the same patterns…If you want 2026 to feel calmer, clearer, and more aligned…If you're ready to become securely attached from the inside out —

As 2025 comes to a close, we're flashing back to one of the year's most listened-to episodes of Fixing Healthcare. This week, a special reading from Dr. Robert Pearl's bestselling book “ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine.” This encore episode includes audio from Chapter 11, titled “The Road to AI-Empowered Healthcare,” followed by Chapter 11.5, a bold and thought-provoking response written by ChatGPT itself. Together, these chapters offer a vision of the future that, as Jeremy Corr notes, is “analogous to looking at a baby and trying to describe the adult who will follow.” Looking back, it's striking how prescient both the human author and large language model turned out to be. Their commentary on the economic, political and cultural roadblocks to AI adoption feels more timely than ever, especially amid today's headlines. In Chapter 11, Pearl lays out the promise of Healthcare 4.0, a future in which generative AI empowers patients and doctors alike to reduce inefficiencies, improve care and reclaim the human side of medicine. Chapter 11.5, penned by ChatGPT, offers a clear-eyed critique, cautioning against overreliance on tech and warning that change requires more than just innovation. It demands leadership. This flashback offers listeners a rare opportunity to hear a dialogue (human and machine) on what it will take to transform American medicine. HELPFUL LINKS ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine (Amazon) A list of Malcolm Gladwell's 25 book recommendations (link) Robert Pearl's Monthly Musings on American Healthcare newsletter (link) * * * Fixing Healthcare is a co-production of Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr. Subscribe to the show via Apple Podcasts or wherever you find podcasts. Join the conversation or suggest a guest by following the show on Twitter and LinkedIn. The post FHC #199: Revisiting ‘The road to AI-empowered healthcare' from ChatGPT, MD appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

Ready to leave your old limits behind and step into a stronger, more focused version of yourself? In this special episode, you're invited behind closed doors for an exclusive listen to the DeW Life Mastermind, where platinum members gather to prepare, plan, and propel themselves into a flourishing 2026. First up, Angela Davis-Sullivan sets the tone, celebrating wins and candidly addressing the pivotal theme: "Reflect, Reset, and Rise." She asks members to look honestly at the past year: examining triumphs, challenges, and those valuable lessons we can only uncover by reviewing the journey taken. Through raw sharing and thoughtful prompts, everyone gains clarity on both successes to savor and mistakes never to repeat. But it doesn't stop with self-reflection. The group is challenged to "reset" by letting go of limiting beliefs, old habits, and energy-draining obligations, making room for higher standards and rejuvenated priorities. Angela empowers each member to define three bold "Power Moves" for the coming year: actionable steps that will drive growth, foster leadership, and nurture an unbreakable support system. You'll hear real stories from community members on setting boundaries and cultivating non-negotiable self-care, all while building momentum for the next chapter. Tune in for a roadmap to greater resilience, balance, and fulfillment (and find inspiration to carry these lessons with you into every aspect of your 2026 journey.) What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to conduct a meaningful reflection on your achievements and growth in 2025 Strategies for letting go of habits, beliefs, or relationships that hold you back The power of establishing clear boundaries and raising your personal standards Steps to effectively "reset" your mindset and routines for the new year How to create three “Power Moves” that set you on the path to leadership and success Tips to carry momentum and lessons forward for lasting positive change Upcoming enhancements to the DeW Life Mastermind program in 2026 Press play to discover how reflection, a fresh reset, and bold action can help you rise into your most empowered year yet! Learn More About Angela Davis-Sullivan Here! Website: https://superchargeyourdentalpractice.com/angela-davis-sullivan/ Don't Forget to Sign Up for the Next DeW Retreat: Secure your spot by clicking here! Love the podcast? Please leave us a review! It will help us help more entrepreneurs just like you ❤️ Want to get more involved? Join our membership and community below for exclusive perks! Join the DeW Life movement by becoming a member using this link.Join the Dental Entrepreneur movement by becoming a member using this link.Read the most recent edition of DeW Life Magazine here.Just DeW It Podcast is the official podcast of Dental Entrepreneur Women (DeW), founded by Anne Duffy, RDH. The mission of DeW is to inspire, highlight, empower, and connect all women in dentistry. To join the movement or to learn more, please visit dew.life. Together, we can DeW amazing things! References: Events:DeW Retreat 2026AADOMChicago Midwinter People:Teresa DuncanRobyn Ramirez Books:The Let Them Theory

2025 was a lot. Maybe it pushed you in ways you didn't expect—relationships, work, health, family, you name it. And now you're looking ahead to 2026, hoping for something different. In this first episode of my three-part series, we're doing the deep, intentional work of reflecting on your year so you can step into the next one with clarity, purpose, and self-compassion. Get ready to uncover the emotional themes of your year, identify patterns that no longer serve you, and start planting the seeds for the most empowered version of yourself in 2026.Inside the episode:Discover the emotional themes that shaped your year and celebrate the moments you're proud of.Identify the patterns, limiting beliefs, and comfort-zone traps holding you back from growth.Learn practical ways to shift your energy toward life-giving people, habits, and relationships.10 Questions We Explore in This Episode:What were some of the emotional themes of 2025?What were you proud of yourself for this year?What beliefs, habits or thought patterns do you need to let go of to become the next version of you?Are there patterns that you're ready to break?Who drained you, and who gave you energy?What do you repeatedly say to yourself that is actually shaping your identity in a bad way?What did you do this year because it was comfortable and familiar, not because it felt good?What did 2025 teach you about what you don't want?If you could choose one word for 2026, what are you focusing on?What would it look like for you to step fully into your power?If you're ready to go deeper and truly transform your relationships, your love life, and your sense of self, now is the time. Applications for the Empowered.Secure.Love Program are closing this year, don't wait! And this December only, we're offering Secure December: A Farewell Sale, with 70% off your investment for a limited time. Apply now and step fully into the empowered, secure, and loving version of yourself in 2026.

Thank you for listening to the Fast to Faith Podcast. Start your coaching journey today: https://coach.fasttofaith.com/become-a-certified-fast-to-faith-coach Join the “Empowered by Faith: 5 Days to a Lighter You” Challenge This life-changing experience will help you: Reset your metabolism and boost natural energy Learn how faith-based fasting supports your body and soul Understand why midlife weight gain isn't your destiny Start walking in confidence, purpose, and peace You don't need another diet. You need a proven, faith-led approach that works with your hormones—not against them. https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy Let's take the first step together.

Listen to Ivan as he unpacks the context within the classic Christmas story, as he brings further understanding to the Magi's gifts, Christ's birthplace, and his childhood. He then speaks about the humility and generosity of God. It's time to step into God's only plan for creation, and shift from passive Christianity to an Empowered, Purposeful Life bringing heaven to earth wherever we go! Check out video here Thank you for tuning in to the Empowered Living Podcast. Here are some different ways to connect with us- https://empoweredlifechurch.org https://www.facebook.com/ELCtalent https://www.instagram.com/elct

COVID-19 AND THE EMPOWERMENT OF UNELECTED BUREAUCRATS Colleague Victor Davis Hanson. Hanson asserts that the COVID-19 pandemic empowered unelected bureaucrats to enforce lockdowns that disproportionately crushed the middle class while enriching large corporations and the "Zoom class." He claims the scientific consensus was manipulated to protect China regarding the virus's origins and that early dissenters who questioned the efficacy of lockdowns and masks have since been vindicated. The response highlighted a deep divide between the "essential" working class and the insulated elites who managed the crisis from safety. NUMBER 8

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Taking charge of your health starts with knowledge and confidence. In this episode of Docs in a Pod, hosts Ron Aaron and Dr. Rajay Seudath sit down with Dr. M. Ilyas Yamani to explore practical ways you can become an empowered advocate for your own well-being. From asking the right questions to understanding your treatment options, learn how to build a strong partnership with your healthcare team and make informed decisions that support your long-term health.   Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and other health partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:  7:00 to 7:30 am CT:  San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)  DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])  6:30 to 7:00 pm CT:  Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)  7:00 to 7:30 pm CT:  Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)  Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities:  1:00-1:30 pm ET:  Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM) 

In this final episode of my Hard Truth Series, I'm sharing the truths about healing that most people are not prepared for. The ones I wish someone had told me earlier in my own journey. From navigating grief during the holidays, to understanding why healing takes longer than we want, to learning why awareness alone is not transformation, this episode is an invitation to slow down, make space for your inner world, and commit to the kind of healing that actually changes your life. If you are on a healing journey and sometimes wonder if you're “doing it right,” this episode is for you.Inside the episode:Why healing always takes longer than you want — and why internal change must come before external resultsThe hard truth about intellectualizing trauma, emotional avoidance, and why real healing requires embodiment and supportWhat secure healing actually looks like over time — including grief, faith, memory, and learning to choose calm, stable relationshipsIf you are listening to this and feeling the pull to finally go deeper, not just understand your patterns, but truly rewire them, I want to personally invite you to apply to my Empowered.Secure.Loved. Relationship Program.⚠️ Applications are closing for the year, and this is your final opportunity in 2025 to enter the program.✨ This December only, we are offering Secure December: A Farewell Sale — a limited-time 70% off offer for Empowered.Secure.Loved. This is the deepest level of healing work I offer, and the most accessible it will be before doors close.If you are ready to stop doing this alone, to heal at the identity level, and to step into 2026 as your secure, grounded, emotionally available self, apply now.Your future relationships depend on the work you choose to do today.

Send us a textDear adult child, I hope you enjoy my recent conversation with the author of the best selling book "My Pretty Baby" Wendy Correa.My Pretty Baby is a transformative memoir that chronicles Wendy Correa's journey to heal from childhood traumas, including the death of her father when she was seven, emotionally distant older siblings, a frequently neglectful mother, and an adventurous yet violent, alcoholic stepfather. It is a story of not belonging, and the eventual healing that comes from building a chosen family.After escaping her turbulent home life, Wendy's path of self-discovery takes her through Buddhism, meditation, plant medicine, yoga, nature, Native American spirituality, 12-Step programs, and psychotherapy. Native American sweat lodge and vision quest ceremonies further strengthen her sobriety and mental well-being.We also spoke about her life in the music industry and the life changing moment that changed how she saw herself after meeting Joni Mitchell and how she was able to turn her life around and seek the help she needed by choosing to live differently than her family.I hope this episode inspires you to do the inner work and take your life back!If you'd like to get in touch with Wendy, you can visit her website at www.wendybcorrea.com & visit amazon to pick up your copy here:https://a.co/d/5rs45t8To schedule a free discovery consultation with Vandana to reparent your inner child, visit my website at https://vandanalighthealing.com and book a discovery session here: https://calendly.com/vandanalighthealingIf you found this episode helpful, please like, subscribe & leave a positive review on my adult-child in recovery podcast and on all the platforms that host us!Blessings,VandanaSupport the showStay Connected with Vandana Light Healing :✨ Website: vandanalighthealing.com YouTube: @VandanaLightHealing Facebook: VandanaLightHealing Podcast: Hope & Healing LinkedIn: Vandana Atara Noorah Instagram: @vandana_light_healing Amazon Author: Vandana Atara Noorah

What actually moves your health coaching business forward? It's usually not intense planning, automations, or perfectly designed systems. In this episode, I'm sharing three real stories from health coaches inside my Empowered mastermind who stopped waiting to feel "ready" and took imperfect action anyway. Each of them made money, signed clients, or uncovered unexpected opportunities by doing things before everything was set up. You'll hear how: Stephanie signed her first VIP pharmacist client before she even had a payment plan set up in Stripe Christina landed a paying client from her very first five-minute mini offer, before her pricing was finalized Heather stopped forcing big online launches and instead used 25 years of industry experience to spark interest from startup CEOs and company leaders These stories all happened recently, and they're honest, messy, and very real. If you've been stuck trying to get everything organized before you finally put yourself out there, hopefully this episode will help give you the confidence to take action!

Medical tests and treatments are dreaded by many because they often break the bank. But thanks to AI-empowered medicine, this unfortunate reality may be finally changed for the better. Zach Gurick is joined by Hunter Ziesing and Jesse Levy of Longevity Health, who harness the power of AI to close the gap between cutting-edge science and everyday life. They explain how they unpack a patient's why to provide them with customized longevity plans tailored to their specific biological needs. Hunter and Jesse also explain how to separate hype from science, the importance of focusing on data-driven disease prevention, and their mission to help one billion people live up to a hundred years old.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests' opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/

Dating can feel exhausting, confusing, and emotionally overwhelming especially when you're doing “all the right things” and still ending up anxious, disappointed, or stuck in the same painful patterns. In Part 2 of the Hard Truth Series, I'm breaking down why dating feels so hard when you have insecure attachment and why trying harder, dating more, or chasing chemistry isn't the answer.Inside the episode:Why chemistry without secure attachment is not love—and how secure connection actually feelsThe truth about dating anxiety, ghosting, and “confusion,” and what they're really communicatingWhy you can't heal insecure attachment by dating more—and what creates real, lasting changeIf this episode resonates, I want to personally invite you to apply for my Empowered.Secure.Loved.™ Program. Applications are closing for the year, and this is your final opportunity in 2025 to do this work with us.This December, we're offering our Secure December: Farewell Sale—a limited-time 70% off opportunity to join the program that has helped thousands of people heal attachment wounds, regulate their nervous systems, and step into secure, emotionally available love.Spots are limited, doors are closing soon, and once this offer is gone, it's gone.If you've been on the fence, let this be your moment. Apply now and choose to make 2026 the year you stop repeating the same patterns and start building the secure love you truly deserve.

Many women feel invisible or silenced during hard seasons. Putting pressure on themselves to suck it up and push through. My guest this week, Heidi Schalk, believes that visibility is a healing and transformational act for women and she wants to help get them there. Heidi's story is incredibly powerful — from single motherhood and burnout to rebuilding your life and business. Heidi Schalk is the co-founder of HLH Growth Solutions, an author, speaker, and host of two top-ranking shows: The Be S.H.E. Podcast (Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Empowered.) and the Business Growth Spotlight Podcast. Heidi believes success is not reserved for a select few. It's available to anyone willing to be seen, step into their voice, and claim the life they dream of. Her work is centered on empowering others to lead with authenticity, courage, and possibility.On this guest episode, Heidi shares about when she first realize she was hiding and how she found the courage to be seen again. She also talks about the moment that sparked her own awakening & transformation the led her to create the Be S.H.E podcast to encourage Women to be seen, heard, and empowered. Heidi offers advice for Women who feel called to lead but are terrified to be visible and how women can step into leadership without falling into the patterns of competition, perfectionism, or self-sacrifice. And she tells how healing and inner work influenced her business success in building multiple businesses both B2C and B2B and now running a successful growth agency. Finally, together we discuss how burnout is not as a time problem, but an alignment problem and why so many women struggle with receiving love, money, support, & visibility and how to shift that.Bio:Heidi Schalk is the co-founder of HLH Growth Solutions, an author, speaker, and host of two top-ranking shows: The Be S.H.E. Podcast (Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Empowered.) and the Business Growth Spotlight Podcast. She is a contributing author in Heart Talks Volume 1 and has been featured on FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS, and The Daily Herald. She was also named one of the Top 30 Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Look Out for in 2024 by The NYC Journal. For the past five years, Heidi has helped women break through their limits, achieve their goals, and build online businesses they truly love. Along the way, she learned firsthand that while entrepreneurship isn't easy, it can be simple, aligned, and fun with the right support and strategy.In 2025, she made a bold pivot building a six-figure-plus marketing and visibility agency in just seven months. Today, Heidi helps leaders, experts, and companies grow their brand authority, expand their audience, and generate demand through strategic visibility, content ecosystems, and “podcast-to-pipeline” systems. Most recently, Heidi has expanded HLH Growth Solutions with cutting-edge AI tools including the AI Receptionist and the Sales Analyzer, designed to help businesses reduce workload, increase conversions, and accelerate growth with smart automation. These solutions allow companies to create 24/7 customer experiences, analyze sales opportunities in real time, and scale with efficiency.A mom of two teenagers (16 and 14), Heidi credits her children as the catalyst for her entrepreneurial journey. As an animal lover, she often fosters and transports pets in need, helping them find their forever homes.Links:Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  Spotlight to Scale BlueprintInstagram: @heidischalkcoaching    Heidi Schalk (@heidischalkcoaching) • Instagram photos and videosLInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoachingWebsite: hlhgrowthsolutions.comWebsite: Business Strategy Coach

Are you ready for some real talk about what may be missing in your healthcare experience? Dr. Bob Uslander highlights the “gaps in care” we rarely name — gaps in planning, knowledge, understanding treatment options, and navigating care needs, including hospice. How does poor coordination in our healthcare system limit communication and leave crucial choices, like VSED (Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking), poorly understood and seldom discussed? And how can we better recognize life-enhancing services and therapies that improve quality of life, even while on the path of dying? Ultimately, how do we navigate complex medical situations with clearer information and better understanding of the limitations we will likely face?For more information on Best Life Best Death please visit our website at ⁠⁠www.bestlifebestdeath.com⁠⁠Follow us on our social channels to receive pertinent and helpful resources on death, grieving, and more at:Facebook: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/bestlifebestdeath⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/bestlifebestdeath⁠⁠

If you've been stuck in negative self-talk, overwhelm, or the holiday-season hustle, this episode is your fresh breath of clarity. In this solo episode of The Discomfort Zone, I share two powerful mindset exercises that have helped me peel out of stress spirals, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with ease — even in the middle of a six-month injury that kept me off the river. Whether you're healing, navigating a busy season, or feeling mentally overloaded, these tools will help you shift from disempowered to empowered — which is exactly what mental agility is all about.

The holidays have a way of magnifying family dynamics that already feel heavy, tense, or emotionally draining. In this episode of Empowered With Gina, Gina Zapanta breaks down how to recognize toxic family patterns during the holiday season and, more importantly, how to protect your peace without drowning in guilt.Gina explains why feeling dread, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion around family gatherings is not a character flaw or a lack of gratitude. It is a sign of growing self-awareness. She walks through common toxic behaviors that resurface every year, including emotional labor, dismissed boundaries, passive aggression, and behaviors that get excused simply because “it's the holidays.”This episode offers practical guidance on how to stop overgiving, how to say no without overexplaining, and how to set boundaries that are realistic and enforceable. Gina also addresses the guilt that keeps people stuck in unhealthy patterns, including the fear of disappointing others, being judged, or being labeled selfish for choosing themselves.Listeners will learn how to limit their time, choose fewer events, create new traditions, and prepare exit strategies that prioritize emotional safety. Gina also prepares viewers for the backlash that can come when long-standing family roles change and explains why others' discomfort is not a reason to abandon yourself.This conversation is for anyone who is ready to stop surviving the holidays and start moving through them with clarity, confidence, and peace. The holidays will come and go, but your mental health, self-worth, and well-being remain. Protect them.#toxicfamily #toxicrelationships #podcast #empoweredwithgina #empowered #holidays

If you've done all the work, read the books, saved the posts, listened to the podcasts, and yet you're still ending up in the same relationship patterns, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the truths about attachment, dating, and healing that are often avoided because they're uncomfortable… but they're also the ones that actually create change. This is a grounded, compassionate, no-fluff episode about what's really keeping you stuck and what it actually takes to embody secure attachment and create healthy love.Inside the episode:Why you didn't choose your attachment style — and why it's still your responsibility to heal itThe hard truths about chemistry, emotionally unavailable partners, and behaviors that unintentionally push healthy love awayWhy intellectual insight alone doesn't heal attachment wounds — and what does lead to real, embodied changeIf you're tired of repeating cycles, outsourcing your healing, or waiting for the “right person” to fix things, this episode will help you see attachment, and yourself, in a completely new way.✨ Apply to the Empowered.Secure.Loved.® Program ✨If you're ready to stop looping in old patterns and finally embody secure attachment, I want to invite you to apply to my signature program, Empowered.Secure.Loved.® Applications are closing for the year, and this December we're offering Secure December: A Farewell Sale — a limited-time 70% off opportunity.This work changes everything, not just your relationships, but your nervous system, your self-worth, and your entire life. Spots are limited, and once applications close, they're closed.

Have you ever looked around your life and thought, “I can't keep living like this, but I don't know how to change?” You're not alone—and this episode is proof. Today, we're pulling back the curtain on real-life transformation as three courageous women—Rhonda, Jill, and Christine—share how the Empowered to Change program became the turning point in their painful, confusing, and lonely journeys. With raw honesty, these women recount where they began: stuck, afraid, unsure of who they were. And where they are now? Confident, courageous, and deeply rooted in Christ. You'll hear how they found clarity, community, and tools to step into the light—and how you can too. Key Takeaways You're Not Alone in the Fog Each woman entered Empowered to Change feeling lost and overwhelmed. Christine didn't even know her favorite color. Rhonda couldn't say she was a woman—she still saw herself as a little girl trying to manage everyone around her. Jill held her head low, gripped by shame. But God met them in their confusion, and they discovered they didn't have to walk alone. Identity Reclaimed Through Clarity and Courage Empowered to Change helped these women strip away the lies that kept them small and silent. As they did the internal work of self-awareness, self-reflection, and self-correction, their true God-given identities began to surface. Rhonda said it best: “I was fearfully dependent. Now I am confidently interdependent—me, God, and the other person.” Tools That Equip You for Real Life These women didn't just gain insight—they learned practical tools that changed the way they engaged with their relationships. Whether it was rehearsing hard conversations in the mirror, using healthy boundaries, or naming their emotions for the first time, they began to walk in freedom. “I didn't have a ‘no.' Now I can say ‘no' and mean it,” Rhonda shared. The Power of Safe Sisterhood A pivotal part of their growth? Community. These women found safety, support, and spiritual sisterhood within their group—and five years later, they're still walking together. They laugh, pray, and celebrate each other's wins and struggles. The healing they experienced made room for deep, lasting connection. Healing Is Possible—And Worth the Risk Perhaps the most powerful transformation was internal. Jill no longer suffers from migraines that once plagued her during her emotional turmoil. Christine now lives empowered and on mission. And Rhonda walks in the strength and courage she found in God. Their stories remind us that healing takes brave steps—but the reward is wholeness, freedom, and a deeper relationship with Christ. Personal Invitation If you heard yourself in these women's stories—if you're in that place of confusion, fear, or longing to rediscover who you are—Empowered to Change might be your next brave step. This Christ-centered coaching experience helps you: Clarify your identity in Christ Develop tools to navigate destructive patterns Build courage, set boundaries, and find your voice Walk in community with other women who truly get it Learn more and register here: https://www.leslievernick.com/growth  

Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange. He is founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, and host of Empowered by the Spirit.  He and Katie Hughes, who works for Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, talk with Catholic evangelist Peter Howard about Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bishop Fulton Sheen and the power of a regular Holy Hour.Empowered by the Spirit  airs live weekdays at 10:00am and Fridays at 5pmPacific Time go to https://www.spiritfilledevents.com/empowered-by-the-spirit website or download our Spirit Filled Radio App for Android or Apple Devices.Archives of shows from Spirit Filled Radio are available on podcast at https://www.spiritfilledevents.com/empowered-by-the-spirit Support the show

Listen to Ivan as he unpacks Luke 15: The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, and The Lost Son. And find out where we fit in these parables. Is it God's job or our job? It's time to shift from passive Christianity to an Empowered, Purposeful Life bringing heaven to earth wherever we go! Check out video here Thank you for tuning in to the Empowered Living Podcast. Here are some different ways to connect with us- https://empoweredlifechurch.org https://www.facebook.com/ELCtalent https://www.instagram.com/elct

Mark 14:53-72 (ESV)Andrew and Edwin discuss Jesus's own use of prayer to gain strength to overcome the temptation to walk away from the cross in contrast to Peter's lack of prayer keeping him weak in the face of temptation to deny Jesus.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=23714The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

What if the most powerful step forward is… to stop?This short episode is a gentle invitation to pause with intention. It announces a brief break and a coming name change to The In Movement Podcast, all framed as part of a larger practice: letting ideas integrate instead of rushing to the next thing. You'll hear a simple reflection on why rest matters, how stepping back can create space for meaning, and a spoken passage on forgiveness, surrender, and inner strength that lingers long after the audio ends. If you're tired of constant input and craving a more grounded way to grow, this one asks you to breathe, soften, and let it land—so the next chapter can begin clear and true. —-------—-------—-Episode Chapters:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:24 Choosing a Pause00:01:27 A Season of Rest00:01:50 Rebrand: The In Movement Podcast00:02:19 Why Integration Matters00:02:57 Reading on Empowerment & Forgiveness00:04:44 Sit With the Words00:05:03 Stay Connected & See You in the New Year—-------—-------—-

Your body keeps the score, but it also leaves clues—and today we follow them. We sit down with Sharon Nielsen, a veteran RN with decades in emergency and critical care, who's now guiding women 40+ to reset their nervous systems, calm cortisol, and build a sustainable, joyful way to live. From the clogged chaos of the ER to the quiet clarity of holistic coaching, Sharon shares what really drives those midlife flare-ups: relentless stress, hormone shifts, and a nervous system that hasn't felt safe in years.We unpack the patterns clinicians see every day—diverticulitis, abdominal pain, headaches—and trace them back to chronic stress and changing estrogen. Sharon explains why standard protocols often miss the mark for multi-symptom women and how better conversations can change care: bring a symptom journal, connect timing to stressors, and ask directly about hormones, cortisol, and insulin resistance. We talk through practical resets that make biology easier: restorative movement, breath-led recovery, protein-forward meals with fiber, and clear boundaries that protect sleep and energy. Small, consistent margins of calm add up to steadier glucose, fewer crashes, and more emotional bandwidth.Together we challenge cookie-cutter wellness, celebrate progress over perfection, and honor the brave act of saying no when your body asks for rest. If you've felt dismissed, rushed, or overwhelmed by mixed messages online, this conversation offers a kinder map: one that treats you as the gift and builds longevity day by day.If this resonates, follow and subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review to help more women find the show. Your story might be the guide someone else has been waiting for.BioSharon Neilson, founder of Eternal Her, empowers women 40+ to navigate perimenopause and midlife with clarity and confidence. She helps women understand hormonal shifts, metabolic changes, and nervous system imbalance while guiding them to reclaim energy, balance, and their sacred inner truth. With 30+ years as a registered nurse, Sharon blends clinical expertise with intuitive, feminine healing. Through her programs, she supports women moving from burnout and disconnection into renewed vitality, grounded power, and authentic wellbeing.Websitehttps://eternalher.com/Social Mediahttps://www.tiktok.com/@eternal_hehttps://www.instagram.com/eternal_her/https://www.facebook.com/eternalher.auWe hope you have enjoyed this episode. Please like, comment, subscribe, and share the podcast.To find out more about Lynnis and what is going on in the V.I.B.E. Living World please go to https://link.tr.ee/LynnisJoin the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, where active participation fuels the collective journey toward health and vitality. Subscribe, engage, and embark on this adventure toward proactive well-being together. Go to https://www.vibewellnesswomannetwork.com to join. We have wonderful events, courses, challenges, guides, blogs and more all designed for the midlife woman who wants to keep her V.I.B.E. and remain Vibrant, Intuitive, Beautiful, and Empowered after 40+.

In this episode, Dr. Tracy Baynes, founder and CEO of STEP (Student Expedition Program), shares her journey from oceanography to education, focusing on empowering low-income high school students in Arizona. She discusses the challenges these students face, the importance of family support, and the transformative experiences provided by STEP. Dr. Baynes emphasizes the significance of hard work, internal motivation, and creating generational change through education, while also inviting listeners to get involved with her nonprofit organization.CHAPTERS(00:00) Introduction to Dr. Tracy Baines and STEP(02:37) Connecting Oceanography to Education(05:51) The Launch of STEP and Its Mission(10:00) Comprehensive Support for Students(12:03) Challenges Faced by Students(15:38) The Role of Family Support(21:06) Overcoming Doubts and Building a Nonprofit(23:26) The Importance of Education and Lifelong Learning(28:25) Creating Generational Change Through Education(29:13) Getting Involved with STEPRESOURCES Dr. Tracy BaynesSTEP Expedition and College PrepInstagramCONNECT WITH ANDREA⁠Andreadelacerda.com⁠Get Your Business Audit⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications, and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine, as well as her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.. . .WORK WITH USKandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us!

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, resentful, or disconnected during the holidays, this episode is for you.In this conversation, I share practical strategies for being on your own side throughout the holiday season—without abandoning your needs or losing yourself in the chaos. You'll learn why I recommend setting a clear intention that helps you honour your boundaries and stay empowered rather than falling into old patterns of people-pleasing or self-neglect.In this episode, you'll explore:How setting a clear intention for the holidays helps you quiet the noise, focus on what truly matters, and release unnecessary pressure or expectations.The difference between what's yours to carry and what belongs to other people—and how to stop getting pulled into other people's drama or emotions.Why the story "I have to" keeps you disempowered, and how owning your power of choice (even when it feels uncomfortable) brings you back into agency.Simple strategies for preparing yourself before holiday events, including identifying regulating strategies for when you get activated, pre-deciding your boundaries, and building in daily rest and recovery time.How to be honest about internal conflict without shame—and why truth-telling is the pathway to integrity, empowerment, and ultimately more freedom and joy.Being on your own side during the holidays isn't selfish—it's the foundation for showing up regulated, present, and truly able to create the experiences you actually want.Begin your year on purpose. Take a look at the January Intention Setting Workshop: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/intention-setting-workshop/

If you've ever felt incredible chemistry with someone… only for them to suddenly pull away, go cold, or confuse the heck out of your nervous system, this episode is for you. We break down the real signs of avoidant attachment (without shame, without villainizing, and with so much nuance), so you can finally understand what's happening in your relationships and what to do next. These are the strategies I wish someone had explained to me back when I was on the dating rollercoaster. Get ready for clarity, healing, and a powerful next step toward secure love.Inside the episode:The 5 subtle but unmistakable signs of avoidant attachment (including the ones most people miss).Exactly what to do if you recognize these patterns in someone you're dating without abandoning yourself or slipping into “pick-me” mode.How to slow the emotional pace, communicate securely, and finally break the anxious–avoidant cycle so you can attract healthy, reciprocal love.If this episode hit home, if you feel that pull in your chest saying, “It's time… I can't repeat these patterns for another year,”, I want you to know this:✨ You are not broken. Your attachment system is simply waiting for the right support to finally feel safe.And I've helped nearly a thousand people do exactly that.The Empowered.Secure.Loved. Program is closing applications at the end of this year, and I don't want you to miss your chance. This December, we're offering something we have never offered before:Secure December: A Farewell Sale — 70% Off (Limited Time)This is the final opportunity to join ESL before doors close. If healthy love is a 2026 non-negotiable for you… apply now.Your future self will thank you.Your heart will thank you.And I can't wait to support you inside the program.

When betrayal enters a relationship, it doesn't just break trust - it fractures a person's sense of self, safety, and connection. In this episode, we explore the ten core wounds that betrayed partners often experience, each one carrying its own story and its own emotional truth:Worthiness Wound – “I'm not enough.”Safety Wound – “I'm not safe.”Reality Wound – “I can't trust myself.”Control Wound – “I have to manage everything.”Belonging Wound – “I'm alone in this.”Burden Wound – “I have to carry everything.”Abandonment Wound – “You'll leave me.”Inadequacy Wound – “I'm not as good as what I was betrayed with.”Powerlessness Wound – “I didn't have a choice.”Trust Wound – “Trust is dangerous.”Each wound reveals a different layer of the emotional devastation betrayal creates - and each one shapes how betrayed partners think, feel, and try to protect themselves in the aftermath.In this episode, Marnie breaks down what these wounds look like in real life, how they impact day-to-day interactions, and why healing them requires understanding, patience, and consistent repair. We also talk directly to betrayers, offering a compassionate but honest framework for recognizing the impact of their actions and supporting their partner's healing journey.This episode is an invitation to move beyond surface reactions and into the deeper emotional landscape of betrayal - where clarity, empathy, and repair become possible. This episode is an invitation to move beyond surface reactions and into the deeper emotional landscape of betrayal - where clarity, empathy, and repair become possible.Click here to download your free worksheet. This worksheet walks both partners through all ten wounds, helping identify which ones are active, how they're showing up, and what healing might require. Want to connect with us? Click here to schedule your free 15-minute call.Visit our website to learn more about Empowered at Sea and Empowered on Land.

For this episode of Expecting and Empowered, Amy and Krystle are together to dive into healing as a mama of multiple c-sections. With two (or more) little ones to care for, potential for increased scar tissue, and necessary modifications needed after surgery, the sisters explain why every C-section deserves its own thoughtful recovery plan. They walk us through the most important priority—respecting the healing timeline—and stress that new parents do not need to “do it all” while their body is repairing.Amy and Krystle highlight practical, evidence-based guidance for the first weeks after surgery, and give a clear, week-by-week outline of what to expect during recovery while utilizing movement modifications to maximize healing. The episode also dives into breathing the right way—a detailed guide to practice it, and why it's a cornerstone of effective healing after a cesarean. Amy and Krystle explain when and why C-section scar mobilization can be helpful to build a healthy postpartum foundation. With so many women being c-section mamas, it's important to the Expecting and Empowered team to bring you helpful, whole-body, tips and strategies to help you feel empowered through your healing, whether your c-section was 1 day ago or 10 years ago!If you enjoyed listening to this episode, we would love it if you could share it to your Instagram stories and tag us @expectingandempowered. As we like to say, knowledge is power, and we just really want to give more people the information that they may need on their childbirth journey!Empowering Your C-Section Birth + Recovery CourseScar Mobilization Freebie!Find A Provider Near YouLinks & ResourcesExpecting and Empowered App - Enter code 'PODCAST25' at checkout Expecting and Empowered WebsiteExpecting and Empowered InstagramThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

This week, Dr. Uslander and I dive into the often-overlooked transition from hospital to home. How can that shift go more smoothly? What does it really take to understand a discharge summary? And how can families prepare for a period that is so often confusing, rushed, and chaotic? Unfortunately, the current U.S. medical system seems primarily designed to prioritize profit, increase efficiency, and reduce liability. As a result, far more responsibility lands on patients, families and caregivers. We are left to decipher medical instructions, identify gaps in care, ask for the right resources, and advocate for ourselves and our loved ones at exactly the time when we may feel least able to do so. This week's conversation on BLBD explores ways to navigate this transition with more clarity and confidence. Visit: https://empoweredendings.comFor more information on Best Life Best Death please visit our website at ⁠⁠www.bestlifebestdeath.com⁠⁠Follow us on our social channels to receive pertinent and helpful resources on death, grieving, and more at:Facebook: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/bestlifebestdeath⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/bestlifebestdeath⁠⁠

Episode Summary In this special repurposed episode, I'm cross-promoting my recent guest appearance on the Ask a Sex Therapist Podcast, where host Heather Shannon interviews me about some of my favorite topics in sexual wellness. Heather and I dive into Big Clit Energy™, sexual confidence, embodied awareness, pelvic health, and practical strategies for closing the orgasm gap. I also share parts of my own healing journey after sexual trauma, emphasizing the power of communication, consent, and shame-free exploration. We discuss approachable ways to explore fantasies, kink, desire, and pleasure with curiosity and confidence. This conversation is packed with insights for anyone looking to reconnect with their body, build sexual confidence, and deepen intimacy in their relationships. What You'll Learn in This Episode How to embody Big Clit Energy™ Practical ways to close the persistent orgasm gap Why foreplay is essential for female arousal Safe, accessible ways to explore kink and fantasies How communication strengthens intimacy How shame and conditioning impact pleasure Tools for reconnecting with your sensual body after trauma Connect With Heather Shannon Heather Shannon, LCPCWebsite: heathershannon.co Mentioned Resources Shameless Care — Use code PLEASME for $15 off at-home sexual health testing→ shamelesscare.com Please Me Podcast Patreon — Extended episodes and bonus content→ patreon.com/PleaseMePodcast Connect With Eve Hall Website: pleaseme.onlineSocial Media Links: pleaseme.online/contactsSubstack: pleaseme.substack.comPatreon: patreon.com/PleaseMePodcast Be a Guest on Please Me! Podcast Want to be a guest on Please Me! Podcast with Eve Hall?Send a message through PodMatch:→ podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/beaguestonpleasemepodcast World Vision Donate to Philippines ReliefSupport survivors of typhoons and earthquakes:worldvision.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When life feels bigger than your strength, God’s provision becomes your power. Ezra 5:5 reminds us that when God gives an assignment—whether rebuilding a life, leading a family, launching a ministry, or facing opposition—His hand stays on His people until the work is complete. The returning exiles discovered that divine calling comes with divine supply, even when challenges rise and fear tries to stall our obedience. Highlights God equips us fully for every assignment He places in our hands—strength, resources, and support. The exiles returned to devastation, yet God’s favor and miraculous provision met them on arrival. Opposition, intimidation, and discouragement threatened to halt their progress, but God’s presence stayed constant. His faithfulness guaranteed the completion of the rebuilding—He finishes what He begins. Following Jesus includes hardship, but we “take heart” because He has already overcome the world. Romans 8 reminds believers that nothing can separate us from Christ or stop His purposes. Through Him, we live not as survivors but as “more than conquerors,” empowered to persevere. Gift Inspiration: Crosswalk's Holiday Gift Guide Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the season? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide—from beautifully illustrated Bibles and devotionals to novels, greeting cards, and picture books, there’s something for everyone on your list. Wrap up stories for loved ones, tuck a book into your own nightstand, and join us in celebrating the wonder of giving this Christmas! Full Transcript Below: Divinely Empowered for Our Greatest ChallengesJennifer Slattery (host of Faith Over Fear) Bible Reading:But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, and they did not make them cease till the matter should come to Darius, and then answer should be returned by letter concerning it. (Ezra 5:5, ESV) Today’s verse and the historical context surrounding it assure us that when God assigns us a task, be that to raise children, complete a work project, lead a team, launch a ministry, or pursue a dream, He gives us everything we need to do all that He asks. And while we will likely always experience opposition, whenever we seek to live for Jesus, the events recorded in Ezra and Nehemiah also assure us that He is greater than any opposition we’ll face. In short, He finishes what He begins. The question is, how will we respond when difficulties come? Will we cower in fear, falter in fatigue, or trust in His provision, protection, and care? Presumably, this was a question with which Ezra, the religious leader introduced in the Bible book bearing his name, and the returning exiles wrestled as they labored, for decades, to rebuild what the Assyrians destroyed seventy years prior. Here’s the backstory. Despite centuries of prophetic warnings in which the Lord pleaded with His people to return to Him, they remained set in their rebellion and violent and oppressive ways. Therefore, God gave them the autonomy they wanted, removed His protective hand, and allowed their enemies to conquer them and cart them off to a pagan nation to live as exiles. Yet, faithful to His promise, 70 years later, the Lord mercifully and miraculously returned them to their beloved homeland. Their arrival was bittersweet, filled with celebration for their liberation and return and sorrow for the destruction they saw once back in their beloved capital city. They found Jerusalem’s wall broken down, the gates burned, and the temple destroyed. But they also arrived with an abundance of the Lord’s miraculous provision, given to them by Cyrus, a pagan king. Perhaps buoyed by this obvious display of God’s favor and hope in the restoration He’d previously promised through the prophet Isaiah, they immediately set to work, built an altar, and re-established worship. Not long after, however, their progress stalled due to opposition and their desire to build homes in which to live. The intimidation they experienced from the locals steadily increased and could’ve halted the restoration project indefinitely, leaving Jerusalem like the many other ancient cities that once thrived but are no more. That’s not what happened, however, because the eye of God, meaning His favor and hand, remained on His people until they completed everything He’d assigned and promised. Because again, when God assigns something, He gives us everything we need, be that resources, strength, and people to help, to do all that He’s asked. Intersecting Life & Faith: This story reveals two co-existing realities we all encounter in this life. As you probably know from experience, living for Jesus isn’t, and never will be, easy. Jesus told us to expect trouble: local, national, and global conflict, relational ruptures and betrayal, sickness and poverty, and pain. But He also told us to “take heart”; to sink our faith roots deep into Him, the One who overcame the world and conquered death and the grave that we, His beloved and empowered children, might also overcome. In Romans 8:31-37, Paul, a first-century evangelist who wrote much of the New Testament, phrased it this way: “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who spared not his own Son but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also with him freely give us all things? … Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation or anguish or persecution or famine …” (ESV). And here’s one of my favorite parts—the last line: “in all these things” –and a thousand more besides— “we are more than conquerors” –as in, we’ve secured, in Christ, overwhelming victory— “through him that loved us” (ESV). Lord, remind us of this truth, your promises, and unchanging character the next time we feel timid, overwhelmed, and defeated that we may pursue Your will with perseverance and Spirit-ignited determination. Further Reading:Proverbs 19:21Proverbs 3:5-6Job 42:2 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If you've ever found yourself Googling “How do I get an avoidant to choose me?” or “How do I make an emotionally unavailable person love me?” This episode is your wake-up call. I'm giving you the truth no one online seems to want to say out loud. You cannot “make” anyone love you… but you can understand the deeper wounds that keep pulling you toward emotionally unavailable partners in the first place. This episode is packed with real talk, compassion, and the exact mindset shift you need if you're tired of repeating the same painful relationship patterns.Inside the Episode:• Why you're drawn to avoidant partners and how old patterns keep recreating the same pain.• What's happening in your nervous system when you chase emotional unavailability.• How to show up securely with someone avoidant — matching energy, regulating yourself, and assessing their real capacity.If this episode hit home..if you heard yourself in these patterns, now is your time to break them. The Empowered.Secure.Loved Program is open for applications, and this is your LAST chance this year. We're closing applications at the end of December, and once it's closed, it's closed.And because this is truly the final chapter of the Empowered.Secure.Loved Program, we are doing something incredibly special as a heartfelt farewell. This is your last opportunity to step into this life-changing work before the doors close for good.