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Exhaustion. Fatigue. Lack of Motivation. Apathy. Overwhelm. How do you know if you're burnt out – or if you're just dealing with hormones? Because we know that sometimes the two can feel like the same thing! Today I'm joined by Gina, who is calling in to process whether she's burnt out from a demanding career in full time ministry over many years without a break, or because she's in the middle of menopause? Which one is it, and how do you know the difference? And then – what do you do about it? We process how to differentiate between the two, as well as some of the overlaps between the two – and then we end with some practical advice, suggestions, and next steps for her as she commits to getting her body back to baseline and learning to care for her soul. Listen to this entire episode, and share with someone you know who might be in the thick of it right now! And then pick up a copy of the life-changing message of Soul Care and learn what it means to bring your body back to baseline and care for your soul! The Debra Fileta Counselors Network: Book a counseling session at the Debra Fileta Counselors Networkk and get started on your healing journey from the inside out TODAY! DEBRA FILETA is a Licensed Professional Counselor, national speaker, and founder of the Debra Fileta Counselors Network. She is the bestselling author of eight books including Choosing Marriage, Are You Really OK?, RESET, and Soul Care. Debra is the host of the popular podcast and nationally syndicated radio show Talk To Me where she facilitates on-air authentic counseling-style sessions with notable pastors and leaders. You may also recognize her voice from her appearances on national television and radio, including Better Together, The Kirk Cameron Show, Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, and many others. She reaches millions of people each year with the message of mental, emotional, and relational health. Connect with her on Instagram or at DebraFileta.com.
Join the Uplift Community App TODAY! Have you ever caught yourself holding back an idea, not because you found a better way to say it, but just to make it easier for someone else to hear? This quiet habit of downplaying what you really think or want can sneak up on you. Over time, it can make you start living smaller without even realizing it. In this episode, I share a story from a recent Catalyst retreat at Seacrest on 30A. While we sat in a circle, one woman leaned in and said something that made everyone pause. She said, "I feel like I have to pretend I don't want as much as I actually do." Her words show why this conversation is important for you as well. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why your brain, especially your amygdala, has been jumping in to manage your self‑expression and what I call the Becky effect How years of reactions to your drive or ambition trained you to soft‑edit your sentences before you speak Why the exhaustion so many women feel comes from managing what people think, not from doing too much How a faith‑rooted, grace‑centered view of ambition reshapes the way you see your calling and your wanting Three practical steps to help you notice where you adjust, say what you mean without shrinking it, and pay attention to the people who let you stay yourself fully. Timestamps: (00:50) - The Catalyst retreat at Seacrest on 30A: what happens when women sleep on the conversations they didn't have (02:48) - The moment the room shifted: when women stop introducing themselves and start telling the truth (03:45) - Your amygdala (Becky), why she's been running your self-editing, and what she's actually protecting you from (04:48) - The habit that doesn't feel like a habit anymore: why self-shrinking feels like your personality (05:06) - The heavy purse analogy: what it feels like when you finally set it down (06:02) - Why you're not tired from doing too much; you're tired from managing what people think while you do it (06:58) - What some of us learned about being a "good Christian woman" and what God actually has to say about it (07:39) - The honest confession: trusting God on paper vs. trusting him in your nervous system (08:22) - The difference between faith and bracing, and why you don't have to make your wanting smaller (09:24) - Step 1: Notice the moment you adjust yourself (09:43) - Step 2: Say one thing without reshaping it (10:27) - Step 3: Pay attention to who lets you stay fully yourself (11:08) - What Catalyst Mastermind is and why Alli started it (12:05) - What it looks like to come home to yourself Links to great things we discussed: Alli's Product Recommendation - YSL Lash Clash Function Health Take the Secret Superpower Quiz Join the Uplift Community Follow Alli on Instagram Don't forget to watch Alli Worthington on YouTube! Learn more about the Catalyst Mastermind I hope you loved this episode!
We have all experienced that distinct, crushing sense of overwhelm. Your calendar is packed, the pressures of parenting and work are mounting, and the constant noise of the world never seems to dim. But it's not just that your life is full - it's that your soul feels heavy. Most of us have simply adopted a cultural norm that is quietly exhausting us, assuming this chronic fatigue is just the price of admission for modern life. In this powerful message, we dive into Matthew 11:28–30 to uncover a freeing truth: The weight you're carrying might not be the one you were meant to carry. Jesus famously promised that His burden is light, yet that rarely matches our day-to-day reality. By breaking down the specific weights we subconsciously pick up, this sermon exposes how we are mismanaging our souls and offers the ultimate trade-off: swapping our exhausting performance for His peaceful presence.
Burnout is not always about doing too much. Sometimes it's the result of constantly saying yes when you mean no, ignoring your needs, and disconnecting from what truly nourishes you. In this episode of The Women's Vibrancy Code, Maraya Brown and Suzi Lula explore women's burnout, emotional exhaustion, nervous system regulation, boundaries, self-worth, menopause, and the powerful shift from overgiving to thriving. About Suzi Lula Suzi Lula is a much-sought-after Spiritual Therapist, Wisdom Teacher, Speaker and Founder of The Soul Psychology Coaching Academy where she has certified hundreds in the powerful field of Spiritual Psychology. Suzi is host of her podcast called "Permission to Thrive" and best-selling author of "The Motherhood Evolution: How Thriving Mothers Raise Thriving Children" Suzi is a Beloved Speaker and Master Teacher at The Agape International Spiritual Center under the direction of Founder, Michael Bernard Beckwith where she also serves as President on the Board of Trustees. Suzi has a popular library of transformational online self study courses that can be found at www.SuziLula.com Suzi is known for her compassionate heart and deep sensitivity, has a young adult son, Will, with singer songwriter extraordinaire, Jami Lula. Website: www.SuziLula.com Suzi's Free Gift to You: 6-Day Self-Care Series: https://courses.suzilula.com/self-care-series The Women's Vibrancy Accelerator Trifecta: Your 90-Day Health Reset Ready to take your health to the next level? The Women's Vibrancy Accelerator Trifecta offers deep, personalized support to help you regain control of your energy, hormones, and well-being. This program includes: Three one-on-one calls with Maraya Dutch Plus Test and full assessment Bi-weekly live Q&A sessions Self-paced health portal covering energy, hormones, libido, and confidence Podcast listeners get an exclusive discount. Use code PODCAST. Learn more and enroll now: https://marayabrown.com/trifecta/ _______________________ Free Wellness Resources Access free tools like the Menstrual Tracker, Adaptogen Elixir Recipes, Two-Week Soul Cleanse, Food Facial, and more. Download now: https://marayabrown.com/resources/ _______________________ Subscribe to The Women's Vibrancy Code Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Spotify. _______________________ Connect with the Show Find us on Facebook, Linkedin | Website | Tiktok | Facebook Group _______________________ Apply for a Call with Maraya Brown Start your journey with personalized support. Apply here: https://marayabrown.com/call _______________________ About Maraya Brown Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine-trained Women's Health and Wellness Expert (CNM, MSN). She helps women feel energized, confident, and connected to themselves and their lives. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in energy, hormones, libido, confidence, and deep transformation. _______________________ Disclaimer The content of this podcast is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical or professional advice. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional before making any health decisions. This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact
Recently, through conversations with other awake and aware individuals, our DTTR panelists, I realized that our physical bodies often behave as if they are the boss of our experience, but they are not. Our soul is.The body makes demands, negotiates, complains, threatens, and tries to control outcomes. Often, this happens in a completely unconscious way. Sometimes it happens so subtly that the soul mistakes it for intuition, guidance, or inner knowing.But at other times, especially when the soul has conscious communication with the body, something I have been teaching for more than a decade, we can clearly hear it trying to make the soul comply. Things like, “We had an agreement,” “This is how it's always been done,” or even, “You're abusing me.” These are not necessarily communications. Often, they are attempts to regain authority. And often they are fear-based statements.How is it that the body acts like a bully when we are trying to empower ourselves and drop negative limitations, programs, and behaviors?Because the physical body was created within a light-dark paradigm, it naturally operates through power-over-others dynamics. As humanity shifts beyond that paradigm, many of our bodies resist. Change feels dangerous to them. Like a teenager throwing a tantrum, the body may use pain, fear, fatigue, aging, illness, or stored trauma to pull your attention and decisions back under its control.It needs to keep things the same. As far as it is concerned, change is not good. Particularly massive changes such as not aging or extending life far beyond what we currently consider possible. Yes, that is possible.This does not mean the body never provides useful information. Pain can be information. Exhaustion can be information. The key is learning the difference between information and manipulation.When the body reports conditions, listen. When it starts calling the shots, remember who the boss is.What does this look like?A feeling of exhaustion may simply be information. Extreme flu-like symptoms, brain fog, or confusion that appear at exactly the moment you need to take action may be something entirely different. When you look to see what is happening, the body might say, “We need to rest. You are working too much.”Who gave it permission to make those kinds of decisions for us?Well, we did, of course.Yet although it might feel like a good reason, and that we should have rested more so as not to get sick, the truth is that the body should not have taken us to that extreme. We, as souls, have complete control over our bodies. If we only knew how.Throughout history, advanced practitioners have demonstrated extraordinary influence over their physical bodies. They remind us that consciousness directs matter, not the other way around.The body is not the boss of our experience day to day, or even lifetime after lifetime. We are. The soul is.When a nasty physical symptom, fear, or limitation becomes the center of your attention, it often gains power. When you stop feeding it authority and reclaim your sovereignty, the dynamic changes.For example, I broke an ankle, but it did not actually stop me from doing the important things. The information came in that if I did not do what my body wanted, it would keep breaking bones until I complied.Wow.Well, I can work around that. It is not the first time my body has tried to force me to do things through extreme measures, including threatening to die and leave me behind so it could follow its own path. And it has not won.The body is not malicious. It is operating exactly as it was designed to operate. The problem is not that it bullies. The problem is that we believe it has the authority to do so.We need to remember that the body is running through a crust of low-frequency programs in order for us to have a light-dark experience. Bodies, like most of our souls, are fundamentally light-only. To have dark experiences, we incorporated artificial limitations and deeply restrictive programs into ourselves. We did this both in our bodies and our souls.And there is more.Aging, for example, is reinforced by collective beliefs and social programming. The body is so entrenched in these patterns that it has forgotten that alternatives exist.As Dr. Kara, one of our Driving To The Rez panelists, pointed out recently, when one program is removed, another often rushes in to take its place, she mentioned that it feels like when we remove the personal program, the social ones take over. It acts like a failsafe designed to keep those limiting programs intact in our co-created reality of light/dark.Iliana, another panelist, observed that this can feel like layers of programming, where removing one layer simply reveals another beneath it.Expanding beyond individual and social conditioning helps the body remember what it once knew. That limitations are choices, not inevitabilities written in stone. And that the soul is the one that has the authority to make those choices.This is possible because our body exists within our soul, not the other way around. Many limitations are not simply personal programs that we integrated into our own bodies. There are also social programs in there as well. Programs we agreed to in order to enter a light/dark experience.Also, as Larry pointed out in our conversation, the body's greatest trick is convincing us that it is the one making the decisions. Its favorite tools are pleasure, discomfort, fear, and distraction. Yet none of these make it the authority over our experience or reality. They are just ways to convince us, or bully us, into compliance.Listen to your body. Care for it. Support it. But do not confuse its voice with authority. Do not assume it knows what is best for you simply because it insists that it does.The body is your companion in this experience, not your master.The authority and decision-making have always belonged to you.The soul.The discussion doesn't stop here - listen to the full podcast episode for unfiltered insights from Inelia and our panelists. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dttr.substack.com/subscribe
WHAT THE LISTENER WILL LEARN • The biological difference between laziness and depletion • How years of chronic stress and caregiving physically exhaust the adrenal and hormonal systems • Why pushing through exhaustion makes everything worse, not better • What genuine recovery looks like for a woman over 40 whose body has been running on cortisol for years • The first three steps to start rebuilding energy from the inside out KEY IDENTITY THEMES • Releasing the self-blame narrative around exhaustion • From 'I'm not trying hard enough' to 'I've been trying too hard for too long' • Reclaiming rest as a power move, not a weakness Message Jason on Facebook Follow Jason Cook in InstagramFollow Jason Cook on FBEmail Jason Cook here jason@lwcvip.comClient Results click hereJoin the Life Warrior Metabolism CommunitySupplements
Send Cathy a text:)Have you ever felt like caregiving has emptied your cup... or even cracked it?You're not alone.In this episode, we're talking about what rebuilding really looks like after burnout, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, or a difficult caregiving season.You'll discover:✨ Why rebuilding isn't about becoming the person you were before caregiving ✨ The three ways a caregiver's cup can "break" ✨ How to begin rebuilding one small step at a time ✨ Why celebrating small wins matters more than you think ✨ How to move forward with hope, compassion, and graceBecause healing doesn't happen all at once.
Episode Highlights With NinuThe reason women can still feel stuck even if they're doing all the “right” things with nutrition and exerciseWhy those are only two pieces of the pie and the other things that can be really helpfulWomen hear all the time that their labs are normal and still don't feel well… delving into the reasons whyThe major reason bloodwork isn't the best place to look for answers and what can give more insightWe are electrical beings and why this matters a lotHow to read your symptoms and get good insight and why they are a gift if we know how to listenThings associated with liver, gallbladder and digestion and what these meanNot getting enough nutrients is an acute stressor on the body! Markers and cues that your cells, liver, and gut are in a good place How undereating could be sabotaging everything and how in all the women she has worked with, she has never seen one case of a woman actually overeating!The biggest levers we can pull for improving healthResources MentionedWomen's High Vibe Health to book a free callHigh Vibe Health functional program
C(3) In the setting of Londinium, 92 AD, Gaius and Germanicus engage in a series of debates comparing the struggles of the ancient Roman Empire to the paradigms of power and exhaustion in the 21st century. The Tired Emperor and the Limits of Grandeur. The duo explores the physical and metaphorical exhaustion of the "emperor," critiquing his focus on aesthetic "baubles"—such as the reflecting pool's algae crisis and grandiose construction projects—while facing immense strategic vulnerabilities. Germanicus argues that the leader must acknowledge his "debility" and delegate authority to a "junior emperor" (Vance) to navigate mounting pressures from Congress and international allies like Giorgia Meloni. (3)1900 CARTHAGE
(3) In the setting of Londinium, 92 AD, Gaius and Germanicus engage in a series of debates comparing the struggles of the ancient Roman Empire to the paradigms of power and exhaustion in the 21st century. Meteorology, Myth, and the Miracles of D-Day. Reviewing the film Pressure, the pair discusses how meteorological "miracles" and "preternatural discipline" decided the fate of D-Day. They conclude that reenacting WWII history through film serves as a "sacral" and "mythic experience" for Americans, providing a necessary sense of connection and certainty in an otherwise "desperately fractious" modern political landscape. (3)1944 NORMANDY
(1) In the setting of Londinium, 92 AD, Gaius and Germanicus engage in a series of debates comparing the struggles of the ancient Roman Empire to the paradigms of power and exhaustion in the 21st century. Embracing Defeat: Strategic Bribery in the Middle East. Addressing the conflict with Iran, Germanicus proposes "embracing defeat" as a sophisticated path to a "win-win" resolution. He likens proposed financial investments to Roman tributes paid to the Sarmatians to secure frontiers. While Gaius skeptically questions if this is merely a bribe, Germanicus maintains that "bribing to deescalate" is a pragmatic tool used by great powers to achieve stability without perpetual war. (1)191O. NERO
You're getting things done, but at what cost? In this episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr Kien Vu breaks down the biology of stress and reveals the hidden middle stage that most high performers are unknowingly living in: a dangerous "coping zone" where productivity masks depletion. He explains why willpower alone won't save you, and introduces a powerful 60-second reset tool called the IMPACT framework to bring you back to your center without adding a single hour to your day. In this episode, we cover: The biological definition of stress and why it's not the enemy you think it is The 3 stages of stress: Anticipation, Coping, and Exhaustion and how to identify where you are The sleep paradox: why 8 hours of rest still leaves high performers waking up depleted Why high achievers are the most vulnerable to burnout and why it hits them the hardest The science of recovery: why growth never happens during stress, only after it How to engineer micro-recovery moments into your day without losing productivity The IMPACT Framework: a 60-second reset practice to ground your nervous system anywhere, anytime Ready to stop running on empty? Take the 7-day challenge: find one friction point in your day and add a micro-recovery moment before it. Then share this episode with a high performer in your life who needs to hear this. Follow Doctor V https://instagram.com/doctorvmd Get the #1 bestselling book Thrive State https://thrivestatebook.com Download the FREE Longevity & Human Potential Starter Guide https://thrivestatestarter.com Join the Thrive State Membership https://mythrivestate.com/join
What if the chaos you're experiencing isn't coming from yourcircumstances?What if it comes from the lens you're looking through?Most of us were raised to be good, responsible, respectful, and to do the right thing. On the surface, those sound like admirable goals. But when goodness and rightness become tied to approval, performance, and worthiness,they can quietly create pressure, control, and inner conflict.In this episode Diane explores what she calls the Good & Right Lens and how it can unintentionally create the very chaos we're trying to avoid.From parenting and relationships to work, leadership, and everyday life, many of us are carrying the belief that we need to do it right, prove we're good, and help everyone else do the same. The result? Exhaustion, frustration, power struggles, and disconnection.Diane introduces a different perspective: the Lens of Connection.A lens that begins with the belief that we are inherently good, that reality is reality, and that connection grows through truth, trust, and emotional honesty—not performance.In This Episode You'll Explore:• Why being "good" and "right" can sometimes createpressure rather than peace• How approval and performance quietly shape our relationships• Why so many of us feel responsible for other people's outcomes• How trying to prove our goodness can create disconnection• Why connection begins with truth rather than perfection A Resource for You:If you're beginning to recognize patterns of people-pleasing,over-responsibility, control, or emotional reactivity in your relationships, Diane's free Drama to Empowerment Resource is a powerful place to begin.https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowermentReady for the Next Step?If you're tired of carrying the weight of everyone else's outcomes and want support creating calmer, more connected relationships, a Breakthrough Session may be your next step.
Have you ever asked yourself: "Why am I always tired?" Not just physically tired. Soul tired. Emotionally tired. Mentally tired. Spiritually tired. Maybe you've learned how to survive… but forgotten how to abide. In this powerful episode of the MADE NEW series, Jeanith Padilla shares her personal journey from striving and exhaustion to living with peace, purpose, and healthy rhythms. In this episode, we talk about: • overwhelm • burnout • boundaries • Sabbath • rest • priorities • peace • abiding in Christ ✨ Overflow comes from abiding, not striving. Key Scriptures: • John 15:5 • Matthew 11:28-30 • Psalm 23 If you've been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or spiritually exhausted, this episode is for you.
Relebogile Mabotja asks 702 Landers, Why are you so tired? What is contributing to the exhaustion everyone is feeling?, with 702 landers sharing their thoughts . 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We talk with award-winning author Tish Harrison Warren about how to navigate burnout and weariness. Two-thirds of Americans are dissatisfied with their work, and a sense of languishing is widespread. Many of us feel overwhelmed, spiritually dry, and filled with doubts… about our faith and about our place in this world.In her new book, What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resilience (Convergent/Random House, 2026) Tish Warren draws from both her own season of exhaustion and the rich well of Christian tradition — particularly that of the earliest Christian monks — to discover the habits and mindsets that anchor us, give us resilience, and offer us hope.We discuss:* Tish was very busy after becoming a best-selling author. She was writing for the New York Times and Christianity Today as well as her next book. But she came to a place of burnout, when she became spiritually dry. She stopped all that writing and went off social media in order to explore how to get through these difficult times. She tells us what she learned in that time.* The things that make us weary are usually the good things in life, what Thomas Aquinas called “arduous goods.”* When we experience dryness and weariness, we choose to escape that through scrolling or binge-watching. But the Desert Fathers and Mothers chose to live in the deserts of Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. We can learn a lot from them as they struggle with the “dark night of the soul,” to find a deeper, more satisfying faith in God. Scroll down to learn more about Tish Harrison Warren.Thanks for listening!If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends!Your hosts are Dr. Bob Robinson and David Loughney. For further resources on reintegrating all of life with God's mission, go to re-integrate.org.Tish Harrison WarrenTish Harrison Warren is a writer and an Anglican priest. She is the author of several books, including Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life, which won Christianity Today‘s 2018 Book of the Year, and Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work, or Watch, or Weep, which won Christianity Today‘s 2022 Book of the Year and the 2022 ECPA Christian Book of the Year.She formerly wrote a weekly newsletter for The New York Times, which focused on faith in public discourse and private life. She was also a columnist for Christianity Today. Her articles and essays have appeared in Comment Magazine, The Point Magazine, Religion News Service and elsewhere.She currently serves as the C. S. Lewis Theological Writer-in-Residence for the Anglican Episcopal House of Studies at Baylor's George W. Truett Theological Seminary. She is a senior fellow with The Trinity Forum. She and her husband Jonathan recently planted Immanuel Anglican Church. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and three children.Where to purchase these books: Support independent booksellers! Purchase any of the books mentioned above from Byron and Beth Borger at Hearts & Minds Bookstore. They are eager to serve God's people with great books. Order online through their secure server or call 717-246-3333. Ask for 20% OFF by mentioning that you heard about these books on the Reintegrate Podcast! Get full access to Bob Robinson's Substack at bobrobinsonre.substack.com/subscribe
Simple Faith: Faith in Five with Rusty George is a daily podcast designed to refocus your heart on Jesus—one moment at a time. In just five minutes a day, Rusty explores who Jesus is, why He matters, and how simple faith can transform everyday life. Whether you're new to faith or have followed Jesus for years, these short, meaningful episodes offer clarity, encouragement, and truth you can carry with you all day. Simple. Honest. Centered on Christ.
What happens when you do everything "right"—build a successful brand, hit your business milestones, and fulfill all your societal labels—but still wake up feeling like something essential is missing? In this episode of More Than Graphics, Danielle is flying solo (with a silent but present Priscilla backing her up in the tribe!) to dig deep with TedX speaker, strategic advisor, and host of the Get Out of the Damn Jar podcast, Sarah Khan.Sarah shares her powerful framework on friction—not as something to run away from, but as the exact heat, resistance, and support you need to ignite your true self. The duo breaks down how high-achieving women, particularly minority women in tech and creative industries, often mute their inner voices to fit corporate or cultural molds, and how to safely navigate the discomfort of choosing a strategic reset. From intentional business boundaries to the realization that "you are not what you do," this conversation is a blazing fire built to help you come home to yourself.Key Takeaways from This Episode:The Definition of Friction: Friction isn't just discomfort; it is the necessary surface tension that allows us to climb higher.The Traps of Conformity: Why we filter our authentic truths in pursuit of approval, safety, or control—and how true perfectionism is an illusion that sanitizes our spark.Separate Your Worth from Your Work: Breaking down why we respond to "Who are you?" with our roles (mother, CEO, teacher) rather than our intrinsic identities.Protecting Your Peace vs. Extinguishing Your Environment: Practical strategies for implementing business boundaries (like scheduling time delays on communications) to honor your personal life truths.The Evolution of Self: Giving yourself the ultimate freedom to change your mind, pivot your strategy, and evolve.0:00 – Welcome to Season 8 of More Than Graphics!0:18 – Show Intro: Danielle sets the stage for today's theme—Friction.1:31 – Introducing Strategic Advisor & Flame Thrower Sarah Khan.3:42 – Sarah's Climbing Wall Analogy: Redefining Friction as Support.6:52 – How Filters and "Homogeneity" Nueter Our Personal Brands.13:16 – Uncovering Your Reality: The Core Question Most Women Fail to Answer.15:00 – The Exhaustion of Successful Women & Fitting into Corporate Boxes.20:21 – Quick-Fire Guest Q&A: A 6-Week Renovation That Took 6 Months.23:18 – Recharging the Creative Battery: Sarah's Secret Sauce (Coloring and Sticker Books!).24:00 – Coming Home: What It Means to Be 16 Again, But Actually Love Yourself.FOLLOW SARAH KHAN:https://instagram.com/sarahkhanoutloudhttps://facebook.com/sarahkhanoutloudhttps://getouttathedamnjar.buzzsprout.comFOLLOW MTG & CO-HOSTS IGmtgthepodcast.comhttps://instagram.com/mtgthepodcasthttps://facebook.com/mtgthepodcasthttps://instagram.com/simplycicelyhttps://instagram.com/themeetcutecohttps://instagram.com/octanedesigns
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In this raw and deeply personal episode, Rachel Wojo shares the moment something inside her broke. Not because God hadn't made her strong enough, but because she had been carrying things He never handed her in the first place. Moses found himself in the same place in Exodus 18, judging every dispute in Israel from morning until evening, until his father-in-law Jethro watched for one day and said plainly: this is not good. The work is too heavy for you. Not a gentle encouragement to pace yourself — a clear-eyed diagnosis that something had to change. Rachel spent years believing the only options were carrying everything or giving up entirely. But Jethro offered Moses a third way, the one God had intended all along: carry what is yours, and let others carry the rest. Letting someone help is not a sign of weakness or failure. It is, as Rachel eventually discovered, one of the most loving things you can do for everyone around you — and for yourself. Today's Bible Verse "What you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone." — Exodus 18:17-18, NIV Ponder Today You may be carrying things God never handed you. Not every burden on your shoulders was placed there by Him. Some were picked up out of pride, fear, or the belief that asking for help meant failing. Ask God to show you the difference. Exhaustion is not the same as faithfulness. Confusing the two keeps us from the relief God is offering. A willingness to suffer under an impossible load is not a virtue when God has already provided a better way. There is a third option beyond carrying everything or giving up. Jethro's counsel to Moses was not to quit but to redistribute. Carry what is yours. Release what isn't. Let God work through others to carry the rest. You were made to carry something — but not everything, and never alone. This is not a personal failing. It is how God designed the whole thing from the beginning, a Body that bears one another's burdens, held together by Him. A Prayer for You Today Heavenly Father, I come to You today tired in a way sleep doesn't fix. You see the load I have been carrying — what is mine and what I picked up along the way without anyone asking me to. I have been telling myself that a stronger person could handle this, and a better Christian wouldn't need help. Those are lies. Show me what is mine to carry and what was never mine in the first place. Give me the humility to set down what isn't from You, and the courage to ask for help with what is. Forgive me for confusing exhaustion with faithfulness. Thank You that You gave Moses a Jethro — and that You have placed people in my life who can see what I can't yet admit. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer gave you permission to finally set something down, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to walk alongside you in every season of faith. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
If you can name the pattern in real time—"I'm projecting, I'm shutting down, this is my attachment stuff"—and still feel unable to stop the behavior, this episode is for you. Vanessa explores the burden of consciousness: the exhaustion of being aware when insight has outrun integration, and the nervous system hasn't caught up to what the mind can explain. We unpack why the observer can become its own persona (or even a defense), how awareness turns into self-surveillance, and why “more insight” isn't the solution—more capacity is. The shift is when awareness stops being something you do to yourself and becomes something you do for yourself. For educational purposes only. This isn't therapy.If you want to go deeper, check out the written companion on Substack and explore community + training at https://www.vanessaBennett.com.Additional ResourcesExplore: VanessaBennett.comBook: The Motherhood MythCommunity: Inner Compass CollectiveTraining: Inner Compass AcademyConnect with Inner CompassFollow on InstagramConnect with Vanessa Bennett:Follow on InstagramFollow on TikTokLearn more on SubstackConnect with Vanessa Bennett on LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Addicted to the Mouse: Planning Disney World, Disneyland, and All Things Disney
On today's Disney podcast, we're talking about strategies for not getting so exhausted that you’re burned out by the middle of your Disney World vacation. From building in a rest day to quick options that you can pivot to while you’re in the parks if one of the members of your travel party needs a quick rest. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com We would love you to join us on Patreon! Thanks so much for supporting the show. We also have Addicted to the Mouse Merchandise! You can check it out at https://addictedtothemerch.com Thanks so much for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and catch us every Sunday for the podcast. Join us every Sunday and Wednesday evening as we take you to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, on Disney Cruise Line, Universal Studios and everywhere in between! We can be found at www.addictedtothemouse.com and be reached at danandleslie@addictedtothemouse.com Please also connect with us here: Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/addictedtothemouse Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/@AddictedtotheMouse Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AddictedtotheMouse/ Instagram – https://instagram.com/addictedtothemouse/ The post Hitting the Disney World Wall: Saving Your Vacation from Exhaustion appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.
You know the pattern. 12 hours locked in. Zero food. Zero water. You're in the zone — building, creating, solving. It feels like a superpower. Then it hits. The crash. Brain fog. Exhaustion. Can't answer emails. Can't do dishes. Can't even think. And the shame voice starts: "What's wrong with me? Why can't I be consistent?" Mind is never broken. It's thought-on-thought-on-thought. And thought always looks and feels real. But here's the relief: We don't need better recovery strategies. You don't need to "fix" hyperfocus. We just need to see what's actually happening. When we realize burnout is thought-created, not task-created, something shifts. The static quiets. Energy returns. Without a planner. Without a hack. Without forcing it.
Welcome back to Ruminations with Ohiro Oni-Eseleh. I'm your host, Dr. Ohiro Oni-Eseleh, psychotherapist, professor, and founder of Integrative Ruminations.Today, we are talking about something many people experience but often struggle to recognize: emotional exhaustion. It's more than simply feeling tired after a long day. Emotional exhaustion is what happens when you've been carrying stress, responsibility, disappointment, caregiving, or emotional burdens for so long that your internal resources begin to run low.You may still be showing up to work, caring for your family, meeting deadlines, and doing everything you're supposed to do on the outside. But on the inside, you feel disconnected, overwhelmed, irritable, numb, or like you're running on empty. Emotional exhaustion often affects the very people others describe as "strong," "reliable," and "high-functioning."In this episode, we'll explore what emotional exhaustion looks like, what it looks like, and most importantly, what you can do to begin restoring your emotional well-being before burnout takes a deeper toll.So settle in, take a moment for yourself, and let's begin the conversation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ohiro.substack.com
Kamini Wood reframes the conventional narrative surrounding burnout, arguing that it is not merely an output problem caused by overworking, but a systemic failure that occurs when individuals run on a "survival operating system" for years. For high achievers, standard interventions like vacations and extra sleep fail to provide long-term restoration because they only address surface-level fatigue without soothing a chronically activated sympathetic nervous system. Kamini explains how constant vigilance, monitoring environments, and absorbing others' stress trap the body in a heightened baseline that suppresses vital parasympathetic functions, leading to somatic symptoms like digestive issues, brain fog, and emotional disconnection. Rather than treating this profound depletion as a personal failure or character flaw, listeners are invited to distinguish between basic tiredness and survival burnout, utilizing low-stakes micro-moments of somatic safety and intentional co-regulation to help the nervous system genuinely recalibrate.
If you are a high-achieving woman who has always found a way — who has strategized, optimized, and pushed through every obstacle — and you are hitting a wall that none of those tools can move, this episode is for you. Manon de Veritch and Dr. Pat Baccili explore one of the most counter-cultural truths of midlife transformation: that the mind that got you here cannot get you there. That burnout, overwhelm, and emotional breakdown are not signs of failure — they are the threshold. And the only way through is surrender. Manon shares her own story of complete collapse — newly divorced, in lockdown, stripped of every distraction — and what cracked open in the wreckage. Together, they explore why the ego keeps high performers trapped in the known, why the body escalates when we refuse to listen, and what becomes possible when we finally stop directing and start receiving. This is not a conversation about giving up. It is a conversation about letting go — and why that is the most powerful thing a woman can do.
If you are a high-achieving woman who has always found a way — who has strategized, optimized, and pushed through every obstacle — and you are hitting a wall that none of those tools can move, this episode is for you. Manon de Veritch and Dr. Pat Baccili explore one of the most counter-cultural truths of midlife transformation: that the mind that got you here cannot get you there. That burnout, overwhelm, and emotional breakdown are not signs of failure — they are the threshold. And the only way through is surrender. Manon shares her own story of complete collapse — newly divorced, in lockdown, stripped of every distraction — and what cracked open in the wreckage. Together, they explore why the ego keeps high performers trapped in the known, why the body escalates when we refuse to listen, and what becomes possible when we finally stop directing and start receiving. This is not a conversation about giving up. It is a conversation about letting go — and why that is the most powerful thing a woman can do.
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If you've been hustling to make things happen, living as if everything depends on you, or believing that trying harder will earn you favor, this episode is for you. Tune into today's episode for this gentle reminder: His grace is all you need—it's the only thing that makes you sufficient. Join us all summer long for these brief episodes as we reflect on who God is amidst our circumstances and dwell on the truth of His Word—because true comfort is found in Him.Scripture Referenced:James 4:6Hebrews 4:15-16Ephesians 2:8-9Matthew 11:28-30Resources Mentioned:Pilgrim by Ruth Chou SimonsHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
What does your spouse feel like they're competing with? Your phone? Your work? The kids? Your hobbies? Stress? Exhaustion? In many marriages, emotional distance doesn't happen because love disappears. It happens because connection slowly gets replaced by distractions, priorities, and competing demands. In Episode 298 of The Family Meeting Podcast, we talk about the hidden things spouses often feel they are competing against for your time, attention, emotional energy, and affection, and how those patterns quietly damage intimacy and connection. In this episode, we cover: Why emotional neglect often happens unintentionally. Common "competitors" that slowly pull couples apart. How phones, stress, work, hobbies, and parenting affect connection. Signs your spouse feels emotionally deprioritized. Practical ways to rebuild intentional connection. How to make your marriage feel emotionally safe and prioritized again. Biblical wisdom for protecting intimacy and connection in marriage. Your spouse should not constantly feel like they're fighting for your attention. Healthy marriages are built when couples intentionally protect connection from the things trying to steal it. Subscribe for weekly conversations on marriage, parenting, and faith. Bonus Resource: Send an email to info@familymeeting.org for our Marriage Connection Audit Guide. For more information: https://linktr.ee/familymeeting
For six years, I built this podcast while secretly measuring my worth against exhausting, invisible standards I could not even name. To break out of this vicious cycle, I turned to four paradigm-shifting books that dismantled my view of success and identity. These texts exposed the hidden systems dictating my creative choices and revealed a radical mindset shift that shrunk my negative self-talk. If you constantly feel like you are falling behind or trying to fit a mold that rejects you, this episode will give you the exact permission you need to burn the old blueprints and build a thriving practice entirely on your own terms. Chapters 00:00 The Exhaustion of Invisible Standards 02:18 Sponsor Break: iCode 02:35 Building Your Own Archive (Crafted Kinship) 06:33 The Power of Measuring Backwards (The Gap and the Gain) 09:21 Questioning Your Creative Framework (Decolonizing Language) 11:39 Navigating Identity and Double Consciousness (All the Women Are White...) 14:11 Why Naming the Problem Gives You Power 16:32 Closing Thoughts and Substack Newsletter Listen to the show on your favorite streaming platform! Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/4fcopgQSpotify: http://bit.ly/4fdkiBs Books mentioned on this episode: Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practices of Contemporary Black Caribbean Makers by Malene Barnett The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Decolonizing Language and Other Revolutionary Ideas by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o All the Women Are White, All the Blacks Are Men, But Some of Us Are Brave edited by Akasha (Gloria T.) Hull, Patricia Bell-Scott, and Barbara Smith Support the Show Website: http://www.martineseverin.comFollow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: http://www.martineseverin.substack.com This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives
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This week's episode is a personal catch-up on everything that's been taking up space in my brain lately.My capacity feels low. My ADHD symptoms feel loud. I'm exhausted in that deep, bone-tired way that makes me want to spend the next two months under a blanket. Between the end-of-school-year chaos, parenting an emerging adult through graduation and next steps, writing a book, and navigating the general heaviness of life right now, I'm feeling it.I also share some behind-the-scenes updates about my upcoming book, including a title I seriously considered: Nobody's Mad at You. The problem? It's not entirely true.Sometimes people are mad at us. There are people mad at me right now. The goal isn't to convince ourselves that everyone approves of us—it's to learn that we can tolerate discomfort, navigate conflict, and stay connected anyway.In this episode, I talk about exhaustion, ADHD, parenting, the economy, the book-writing process, and the freedom that comes from accepting that being imperfect doesn't make you unworthy of love, belonging, or healthy relationships.Watch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Talk to KimSue Bartel shares her inspiring journey through midlife health challenges, including her experience with hysterectomy, brain fog, and hormone changes. She discusses how she took control of her health with research, supplements, and community support, empowering women to embrace their midlife with courage and confidence.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:15 The Impact of Medical Advice to Stop Searching for Problems00:41 Discovering Supplements and Their Role in Transformation02:03 Realizing the Silence of Women in Midlife Health02:23 Symptoms Leading to Hysterectomy at 3802:52 Post-Surgery Challenges and Misdiagnosis03:47 Understanding Perimenopause and Its Effects04:30 The Uncertainty of Ovarian Removal and Menopause05:31 Lack of Communication in Medical Procedures06:15 Recognizing Brain Fog and Its Impact06:52 The Power of Community and Shared Experiences07:21 Partner's Observation of Cognitive Changes07:46 Hiding Symptoms and Societal Expectations08:15 Exhaustion and Burnout in Midlife Women09:01 The Turning Point: Research and Self-Discovery09:45 The Transformation Through Supplements11:04 Science and Research in Supplement Development12:41 Addressing Brain Fog and Cognitive Symptoms13:19 Benefits of the Custom Supplement Formula14:03 Restoring Confidence and Self-Identity15:07 Sue's Most Courageous Moment: Quitting a Secure Job16:20 Following Dreams and Overcoming Fear18:04 The Power of Following Your Passion19:19 Helping Women Find Courage and Self-Discovery20:36 The Wisdom and Charisma of Women in Their 40s21:21 Overcoming Fear and Speaking Up in Healthcare22:22 The Importance of Self-Advocacy and Asking Questions23:18 Connecting Courage, Confidence, and Community24:02 Encouraging Women to Push Boundaries24:59 Resources: Sue's Coaching and Supplements26:08 Simple Self-Care Practices for Midlife Wellbeing26:41 Final Words of Encouragement and EmpowermentFind Sue here:Website - https://myunmess.com/Support the showKim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who is passionate about inspiring and encouraging women over 40. She wants you to see your own beauty, value and worth through sharing stories of other women just like you.****************************************************If you are looking for deeper connection, encouragement, and support, you should join my free online community. It's a safe, uplifting space to be inspired, share honestly, and grow alongside women who truly get this season of life.Midlife with Courage™ Community*****************************************************Want to be a guest on Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy? Send Kim Benoy a message on PodMatch, here: Podmatch Link NEWSLETTER WEBSITEFACEBOOK
Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. If you've been carrying too much for too long, this sleep meditation is your permission to completely let go tonight. There's nothing to solve, manage, or hold together right now… just space to rest your mind, relax your body, and slowly melt into healing sleep. This 3-hour sleep meditation for exhaustion relief is here to support deep sleep, stress recovery, emotional overwhelm, burnout, anxiety relief, nervous system relaxation, and full-body rest. Love,
In the second half of this powerful wartime talk, Jack Kornfield guides us through the practice of lovingkindness and explores what it means to stay open-hearted in the face of exhaustion, grief, and overwhelm.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self.This time on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield chats about:Lovingkindness (metta) as a practice of resilienceOvercoming despair by using our inner resourcesWorking with emotional exhaustion and compassion fatigueThe wisdom of allowing emptiness instead of fixing itThe power of presence in shaping the futureBecoming a force of peace in the world“When we live in the present moment, we can be strong and loving no matter what. We don't get lost in our fear. The practice of living in the present with mindful, loving awareness is a doorway to your freedom, to your well being.” –Jack KornfieldThe episode was originally filmed for Mantra Ukraine, you can learn more about them on InstagramAbout Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals, Walking the Eightfold Path, Opening the Heart of Forgiveness, Living Beautifully, Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories, and so much more. Sign up for an All Access Pass to explore Jack's entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield.Stay up to date with Jack and his stream of fresh dharma offerings by visiting JackKornfield.com and signing up for his email teachings.“You don't have to rush your compassion. Just be where you are and hold even the emptiness with great kindness.” –Jack KornfieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What sustains faith when prayer feels flat and God seems distant—and there's no clear tragedy to explain it? Anglican priest and former New York Times columnist Tish Harrison Warren joins Macie Bridge to talk about weariness, burnout, and the quiet middle stretches of a long spiritual life. Drawing on her new book What Grows in Weary Lands, she turns to the Desert Fathers and Mothers for a resilience that resists both flaming out and numbing out. "It felt like the call had dropped, like the line had gone dead." In this episode with Macie Bridge, Warren reflects on her own season of spiritual aridity and the ancient counsel to stay in your cell rather than escape. Together they discuss the difference between burnout and weariness, acedia and the noonday demon, perseverance, silence as countercultural practice, and the world as a womb. They explore why escape rarely heals and what it means to trust the slow work of God. Episode Highlights "It felt like the call had dropped, like the line had gone dead." "I do not think vitamin D will solve what I'm talking about." "We're not having to hold our life together in the midst of weariness with will power and duct tape." "We kind of bring Times Square with us wherever we go now." "God doesn't need me to be impressive or achieving." About Tish Harrison Warren Tish Harrison Warren is a writer and an Anglican priest. She is the author of Liturgy of the Ordinary, named Christianity Today's 2018 Book of the Year, and Prayer in the Night, which won both Christianity Today's 2022 Book of the Year and the 2022 ECPA Christian Book of the Year. She formerly wrote a weekly newsletter for The New York Times on faith in public and private life and was a columnist for Christianity Today; her essays have appeared in Comment, The Point, and Religion News Service. She currently serves as the C. S. Lewis Theological Writer-in-Residence at Baylor's Truett Seminary, is a senior fellow with The Trinity Forum, and an assisting priest at Immanuel Anglican Church. (Source: tishharrisonwarren.com) Learn more and follow at tishharrisonwarren.com, Instagram @tishharrisonwarren, and X @Tish_H_Warren. Helpful Links and Resources What Grows in Weary Lands (newest book): https://tishharrisonwarren.com/whatgrowsinwearylands Liturgy of the Ordinary (most popular book): https://tishharrisonwarren.com/liturgy-of-the-ordinary Curt Thompson, referenced on the brain and community: https://curtthompsonmd.com/books/ Show Notes Writing from the middle of the process Weariness vs. burnout—bigger than the occupational "It felt like the call had dropped, like the line had gone dead." Two years at The New York Times—top of a career, bone-tired Spiritually tinged exhaustion, distinct from depression Comprehensive difficulty—work, marriage, church, politics, drama Post-COVID burnout talk; why the church rarely names this Craving emotional highs in contemporary Christian faith We lack stories of long, steady faith "I do not think vitamin D will solve what I'm talking about." Discovering the Desert Fathers and Mothers Acedia, the noonday demon—sloth, boredom, irritation, doubt Flame out, numb out, or go deep The cell as guiding metaphor—a rhythm of prayer and work "Stay in your cell"—counsel of St. Moses and Arsenius Resisting the lie that escape elsewhere brings contentment "The cell is actually this transformative place." Curt Thompson: the brain isn't made to do hard things alone A desert mother's maternal metaphor—the world as a womb "What is happening right now matters"—hope without escapism Grace: "we're not having to hold our life together... with will power and duct tape." "Part of our weariness is it is too noisy. The world is too noisy." "God doesn't need me to be impressive or achieving." Trusting the slow work of God #TishHarrisonWarren #WhatGrowsInWearyLands #ChristianResilience #Burnout #DesertFathers #SpiritualFormation #Weariness #Acedia #Hope #ForTheLifeOfTheWorld Production Notes This podcast featured Tish Harrison Warren Interview by Macie Bridge Edited and Produced by Evan Rosa Hosted by Evan Rosa Production Assistance by Noah Senthil A Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/about Support For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give
(00:00) — Welcome and origin spark: Kiki's path starts without an “aha” and a teacher's nudge changes everything.(02:24) — First shadowing, open-heart: A six-hour quadruple bypass leaves her captivated.(03:48) — Type B and present: Owning a goal without over-planning in high school.(04:29) — Balancing D2 hoops and premed: Small-school community and time management pay off.(07:19) — Burnout and a late college switch: Signing in July and embracing a non-linear path.(08:55) — Making premed work: Professors, small classes, and athlete study groups.(10:03) — The grind of student-athlete life: Exhaustion, rigid schedules, and living by the calendar.(11:38) — What gave way: Long-distance friendships and less family check-ins.(13:24) — First app cycle misses: 506 MCAT, six-week prep, content over practice, and low volunteering.(17:17) — Reapplicant moves: Earlier timing, pharmacy tech year, and next-day secondaries.(19:54) — Widening the net: Adding DO schools and securing acceptances.(20:53) — Discovering HPSP: Out-of-state sticker shock leads her to the Navy.(23:39) — Parents' buy-in and commissioning: From doubts to pride; acceptance to October commissioning.(26:16) — Military match realities: Deployment risk and the “assignment” mindset.(30:29) — Final takeaway: Keep trying—“what's meant for you won't miss you.Kiki didn't have a dramatic origin story—no early illness or single defining moment. A high school anatomy teacher's question and a mesmerizing first shadowing of a six-hour open-heart surgery nudged her toward medicine. She kept living fully as a type B student who played Division II basketball, learning time management the hard way: rigid schedules, constant travel, and studying through exhaustion. In this conversation, Kiki unpacks being a reapplicant after a 506 MCAT and limited volunteer hours, what she fixed the second time—earlier timing, practice questions over rereads, quick secondaries—and why she initially applied to only two schools. She explains how medical transport and later working as a pharmacy technician broadened her clinical lens. When out-of-state tuition topped $80,000, she took a hard look at Navy HPSP, did her homework beyond recruiter promises, and chose the scholarship—even after getting off a local waitlist later. Kiki shares how she reframed setbacks, how much community mattered, and what realistically concerns her about the military match: deployment and accepting “assignments.” Her closing message to premeds is clear and steady—keep doing the work, stay intentional, and trust that what's meant for you won't miss you.What You'll Learn:- How a D2 athlete built time management without sacrificing premed- What went wrong in her first cycle and how she changed it- Why she chose Navy HPSP and how she evaluated the trade-offs- Ways transport and pharmacy tech roles expand clinical exposure
What can you do when you're afraid, anxious, exhausted, or wrongly accused, and you don't know how to pray?Psalms 3–8 are David's raw, unfiltered conversations with God. They read less like religious poetry and more like texts you'd send to a trusted friend. In this episode, we walk you through six Psalms that cover the full emotional spectrum from fear and betrayal to wonder and praise. We also show you how to easily use these Psalms as helpful prayers in your own life.What you'll learn:[7:57] Fear & betrayal: How David's shield of faith (Psalm 3) gives you a practical way to fight panic when life feels like it's falling apart[11:20] Anxiety & sleep: Why Psalms 3 and 4 were used together as a daily circle of protection and how they can quiet your anxious mind at night[17:43] Exhaustion & suffering: How Psalm 5 and 6 give you God's permission to cry out when you're alone and exhausted from a prolonged trial[22:13] Injustice & accusation: What to pray when you've been wrongly accused and need God to vindicate you (Psalm 7)[25:20] Awe & wonder: How Psalm 8, and Jesus quoting it in Matthew 21, reveals just how significant you are to GodPsalms 3-8 Show Notes:ACTS Prayer GuidePsalm 8 (Hallé) by Phil WickhamPsalms Playlist on Apple MusicPsalms Playlist on SpotifyPsalms Roadmap - Coming Soon!Group Discussion Questions for Psalms 3–8:David used very raw, unfiltered language in his laments: exhaustion, anguish, weeping all night, begging God to vindicate him. Does that kind of honesty in prayer come naturally to you, or do you tend to soften what you bring to God? What would it take for you to pray more like David?The Hebrew priests used Psalms 3 and 4 together daily as a circle of protection to manage their anxieties. Is there a certain Psalm or prayer you find yourself returning to in difficult seasons?Paul describes our current life as living in the "gap" between the perfection we were created for and the new heaven and new earth still to come. Where in your life right now do you feel that gap most acutely, and how does knowing that Jesus stepped into it change how you hold that tension?Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad's The Sunday Set Up. Life lessons to help you start the week. This week, we're talking about the hidden exhaustion that comes from being “the strong one” — the builder, the fixer, the overgiver, the person everyone quietly depends on until one day you realize no one sees how much you've actually been carrying. We explore the emotional swing so many high-functioning people live inside: the shame of feeling like you haven't done enough… followed by the resentment of knowing how much you actually have done. The ache of wondering if your sacrifices mattered. The exhaustion of being useful to everyone while secretly feeling unseen yourself. We talk about caregivers, creatives, entrepreneurs, parents, and “builders with no boundaries” — people who learned to earn love, safety, and worth through usefulness. And what happens when over-functioning stops bringing fulfillment, acknowledgment, or peace. This week's Sunday Set Up is about understanding that resentment is often grief wearing armor. Grief for unseen effort, unmet needs, unreturned loyalty, and the version of yourself that got abandoned while trying to hold everything together. We discuss why disappearing can sometimes feel easier than asking for help, setting boundaries, slowing down, or rebuilding life differently — and why there are healthier ways forward. Remember, your worth is not measured solely by what you produce, fix, or carry for others. You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to need. You are allowed to matter too. Have a beautiful week, Heal Squad. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.
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If you're dealing with a health issue, your underlying trauma might be the source, and this top doctor says if you don't address it, it will continue to manifest in different ways. The solution? Resetting your nervous system. Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board certified physician with master's degrees in biochemistry and public health shares completely paradigm-shifting ideas about the science of how all of us are dealing with trauma that's impacting our bodies at a cellular level and exactly what we can do to change that.
NAD is the molecule in every cell that powers your energy — and there's a kind of exhaustion, the kind a good night's sleep and a weekend off can't fix, that comes from running low on it. If you're a woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s caring for aging parents while raising kids and running a career — the sandwich generation — that depletion is real, and it's happening at the cellular level. In this episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf sits down with Mona Rosene, MS, RD, Global Director of Scientific Affairs at Niagen Bioscience, to explore NAD — the coenzyme that powers your mitochondria and fuels over 500 metabolic processes. NAD drops roughly 65% between the ages of 30 and 70, and chronic stress, menopause, poor sleep, and illness deplete it even faster. Mona explains what that means for your energy, brain fog, hormones, and inflammation — and what you can actually do about it.
Start your anxiety recovery today at anxietyguyprograms.com. Science backed programs designed to help you heal anxiety and regulate your nervous system for good. Episode: Helping Your Body Feel Safe Again In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, we explore the hidden cause of anxiety exhaustion and why the body can stay tense, tired, and alert even when life looks calm on the outside. Anxiety exhaustion often begins when we start living under the guidance of fear instead of trust. Over time, the inner protector becomes the loudest voice in the mind. It convinces us to be careful with our energy, careful with our symptoms, careful with our emotions, careful with uncertainty, and careful with life itself. That constant carefulness is what drains the body. The nervous system never fully receives the message that it can soften because there is always something else to monitor, prepare for, or brace against. This is why many people feel tired even after resting. The body may be still, but inside there is tension, anticipation, analysis, and resistance happening almost nonstop. In today's episode, Dennis shares how healing begins when we stop forcing recovery and start creating a safer inner environment. You'll learn why stillness in the face of discomfort, more trust in your ability to heal, and slowing down when urgency takes over can help the nervous system begin to settle. This episode is about helping your body feel safe again, not through pressure or constant fixing, but through a more compassionate relationship with your nervous system. Join the Community & Subscribe Join over 250,000+ subscribers on YouTube for more anxiety recovery content: https://youtube.com/theanxietyguy1 Join the Health Anxiety University Community: https://www.skool.com/health-anxiety-university/about Connect with Dennis Simsek Instagram: @theanxietyguy Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any medical or mental health concerns. Credits Host: Dennis Simsek, The Anxiety Guy