Podcasts about exhaustion

Is your heart feeling a little guarded these days?In today's episode, we explore the idea that hard hearts can lead to hard lives, reflecting on Matthew 19:8 and what it means for our relationships and daily walk with God. Together, we'll uncover how pain, disappointment, and unmet expectations can quietly shape our hearts and what we can do to stay open and soft to God's voice.Let's gather as a community to pray for hearts that remain tender and responsive, inviting God to gently reveal and heal any places of hardness within us. Join us in devotion and prayer as we seek a new level of openness and peace.Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch our new video episodes on YouTube! Watch Our Video DevotionalsNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.We pray our personal reflections and devotions will empower you to grow your faith in God, and that you'll join us every morning in prayer! JOIN THE MMD COMMUNITYSubscribe to the show on this appShare with a friendJoin our newsletter Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Leave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYEnjoy more podcasts from Metro Life Studios, including:The Family Business with The AlessisMen's Morning DevotionalThe Mary and Martha Show Available on our Metro Life Studios app!Get The Metro Life Studios app 

You might not be falling out of love. You might just be exhausted. When you can't sleep, everything gets louder. The resentment. The anxiety. The dishwasher fight that suddenly feels like proof your entire relationship is broken. I've seen this happen again and again: people blame their partner, their marriage, or themselves—when the real saboteur is sleep deprivation. In this episode, I'm talking with marriage and family therapist and sleep expert Chrissy Lawler about what exhaustion is really doing to your mood, your parenting, and the people you love most. Listen to learn: Why exhaustion makes every conflict feel more serious How poor sleep quietly drains connection and intimacy The counterintuitive reason to get out of bed when you can't sleep How caffeine, alcohol, and nighttime habits sabotage your rest Why sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is go to bed angry Simple, evidence-based ways to start sleeping better tonight Before you decide your relationship is broken, check your sleep. A full night of rest might change the entire conversation. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self Special thanks to this month's sponsors of the podcast: Shopify —  Every self-made person started somewhere. Yours starts free at shopify.com/lhs Quince — Quality products you'll actually use that feel like luxury without the price tag. Get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠quince.com/lhs⁠.

Burnout is not a badge of honor. It is usually a sign that the system is broken. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down the narcissism of stress and why glorifying chaos can expose deeper operational problems inside your business. Let's be real… If you are bragging about not sleeping… Drowning in emails… Being needed for every decision… And claiming the company would collapse without you… You are not proving success. You are exposing a lack of leverage. In this episode, you'll learn: Why chaos is not a real metric of success How founders tie their ego to being overwhelmed Why elite operators build calm, predictable machines How delegation, systems, and infrastructure create true scalability The truth is simple: Exhaustion is not a status symbol. Stress does not prove importance. Burnout does not prove leadership. And being constantly overwhelmed does not mean you are building something great. High-level CEOs do not chase validation through struggle. They build systems. They empower leaders. They delegate the fires. They create predictable execution. They make the business less dependent on their personal adrenaline. Because true power is calm. True scale is boring. True wealth comes from the machine. Stop glorifying the burnout. Fix the broken systems. Act like an owner. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Student Affairs Now, we're joined by Dr. Ralina L. Joseph to explore her new book, Racial Exhaustion: How to Move Through Racism in the Wake of DEI. What does it mean to be exhausted by race — and how do we keep engaging when conversations about racism, equity, and DEI feel increasingly fraught, polarized, or shut down altogether? Dr. Joseph helps us name the emotional and relational realities of this moment while offering a pathway forward through radical listening, discomfort, speaking, and dialogue. Together, we examine what racial exhaustion looks like on college campuses, how it impacts students, staff, and faculty, and what higher education leaders can do to respond with greater clarity, courage, and care. This episode is especially relevant for student affairs professionals, educators, and anyone committed to navigating race and equity work with more stamina and intention. The post Racial Exhaustion appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

We're back and we've brought a chest full of games! On this show we chat about how damn good Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is, how to hit a button the best in Rhythm Paradise Groove, earning the number in 007 First Light, and just what the hell is a Mina the Hollower anyway?Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatThreads: https://www.threads.com/@checkpointchatBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/checkpointchat.bsky.socialWant to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00​ - Speedrunning is so weird but so cool00:13:21 - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is still one of the franchise greats00:34:03 - That one time Matty previewed Assassin's Creed Syndicate00:40:21 - Both earned the number in 007 First Light00:53:18 - Alessandro has spent some time with Rhythm Paradise Groove01:00:41 - Mina the Hollower is modern retro goodness#gamingpodcast #gamingchannels #gamingreview

In today's episode of The Recovered Dad Podcast, we explore one of the most overlooked danger zones in pornography recovery: when fatigue meets opportunity. What starts as simple exhaustion can quickly become a vulnerable moment when access, isolation, or old habits create the perfect conditions for relapse. We unpack why fatigue is far more than just feeling tired. Whether it's burnout, emotional overload, stress, or simply running on empty, these conditions weaken our ability to respond intentionally. We also discuss how learning to recognize these danger zones, take proactive action, get visible with trusted brothers, and sit with uncomfortable urges can transform the recovery journey. Recovery isn't about eliminating every opportunity to struggle. It's about building the awareness and daily practices that help you respond differently when those moments inevitably come.     Top 10 Show Highlights [00:00] Welcome back to The Recovered Dad Podcast as we introduce this week's topic: Navigating the Danger Zone When Fatigue Meets Opportunity. [02:20] We explain how recovery becomes most vulnerable when emotional conditions like fatigue, anxiety, stress, or feeling unappreciated collide with opportunity. [03:45] Real-life examples of personal "danger zones," including being home alone, having unrestricted internet access, and operating without visibility or accountability. [05:00] Why fatigue is more dangerous than most men realize, including the surprising connection between sleep deprivation, impaired judgment, and recovery. [07:00] How practicing radical self-care helps prevent living in burnout and reduces vulnerability to pornography and other unhealthy coping behaviors. [08:30] Learning to treat urges like warning lights on your dashboard instead of commands you have to obey. Every urge carries information if you're willing to pay attention. [11:00] Why getting visible through community and accountability is one of the most powerful tools available when temptation begins to rise. [12:00] The importance of speaking urges out loud in a safe environment instead of carrying them in secrecy, where addiction gains its strength. [13:30] We discuss how learning to sit with urges instead of reacting immediately expands emotional resilience and builds long-term recovery strength. [20:00] We introduce the new 7-Day Reboot Challenge, designed as an accessible first step for men who are ready to begin active recovery through daily practice and community support.     Linked Resources Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp https://www.therecovereddad.com Download the Father's Freedom Framework https://www.therecovereddad.com/fathers-freedom-framework Join the 7-Day Reboot Challenge https://www.therecovereddad.com/reboot

You finally make your first sale. Champagne moment. But what if that very first customer quietly flips a legal switch that limits what patent rights you can enforce going forward? In this episode, we dig into patent exhaustion, the surprisingly powerful doctrine that kicks in once you sell a patented product and can dramatically reshape your control over what happens next. If you've ever assumed your patent gives you endless leverage after a sale, this conversation might change how you think about pricing, licensing, and your go-to-market strategy.   Connect with Adam Diament E-mail: adiament@nolanheimann.com   Website: https://www.nolanheimann.com/legal-team/adam-diament   Phone/Text: (424)281-0162   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5cTADZzJfPoyQMjnW-rtRw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trademarkpatentlaw/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-diament-j-d-ph-d-180a005/   Amazon Book Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B005SV2RZC/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=831aff71-513b-4158-ad73-386ede491e93

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. When you've been carrying too much for too long, your mind and body deserve a chance to rest. This soothing guided meditation helps ease burnout, reduce anxiety, calm your nervous system, and restore your inner energy. Let yourself slow down, breathe deeply, and begin replenishing from the inside out. Love,

Hot flashes. Brain fog. Weight gain. Anxiety. Exhaustion. Mood swings. Burnout.If you've ever been told, "It's just part of mid-life," this episode may completely change the way you think about your health. Nearly two out of three women say their healthcare provider never talked to them about what to expect during menopause. Millions of women struggle with perimenopause and menopause symptoms, yet many leave their doctor's office without answers. Research shows most women are never properly educated about menopause, hormone changes, or what to expect during midlife or before.In this episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome Dr. Sarah Secor-Jones, a board-certified physician, Navy veteran, and founder of Lesh Lifestyle, to uncover what every woman deserves to know about hormone health.Dr. Sarah explains why estrogen influences more than 400 processes throughout the body, why hormone changes affect nearly every organ system, and why women have too often been overlooked in medical education and research.You'll discover:✔ Why menopause is NOT "all in your head"✔ The real causes of brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, mood swings and burnout✔ Why unexplained weight gain isn't simply about eating less✔ How fluctuating hormones affect your brain, nervous system and metabolism✔ Why hormone monitoring should begin long before menopause✔ The difference between traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and bioidentical hormone therapy✔ Why women have historically been underserved by the medical system✔ How to advocate for yourself and receive more comprehensive testing✔ Why no woman should have to suffer from estrogen deficiency✔ What panels of tests your doctor should be orderingDr. Sarah's message is both empowering and hopeful:Stop blaming yourself. Start understanding your biology.Whether you're in your twenties, navigating perimenopause, experiencing menopause, or supporting someone you love, this conversation provides practical information that every woman and every family should hear.If you've ever wondered..."Why don't I feel like myself anymore?"...this episode may provide the answers you've been searching for.Listen, Subscribe & ShareIf this episode helped you better understand women's hormone health, please subscribe, leave a review on the Women Road Warriors podcast channel, and share it with the women in your life. Together, we can help end the silence surrounding menopause and empower women with evidence-based information.Connect with Dr. Sarah Secor-Jones

You asked. We answered. In this Q&A episode, nothing is off-limits- from low desire and postpartum sex to foreplay, boundaries, and the questions everyone's Googling but not saying out loud. Watch the episode on YouTube!! Our Episodes: What's Not Allowed In The Bedroom Resources: Just Between Us App Awaken Love Better Sex Through Mindfulness Esense app website Mentionables: Use the code KINGDOM for 10% off Coconu: Use the code KINGDOM for 15% off Beating 50%: Use code KINGDOMSEXUALITY for 10% off! ⁠⁠Join Unite & Ignite ⁠⁠ Want more from Kingdom Sexuality? Come hang out! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Approximate Timestamps: Introduction and Welcome - 0:00 Episode Overview - 0:22 Product Promotion - 0:50 Verse of the Day - 1:27 Q&A Introduction - 1:49 Question 1: Tips for Connecting with Spouse - 2:13 Question 2: Ideas for Couples with Low Drive - 5:28 Question 3: Sex with a Newborn - 7:14 Question 4: Fun Pillow Talk Options - 7:43 Question 5: Husband's Lack of Interest - 8:49 Question 6: Bedroom Boundaries - 11:10 Question 7: Convincing Wife about Foreplay - 12:41 Question 8: Lasting Longer During Different Activities - 13:25 Question 9: Squirting - 14:20 Question 10: Arthritis and Sex - 16:49 Question 11: Wife's Lack of Interest in New Intimacy - 18:09 Closing Prayer - 19:10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AWS Morning Brief for the week of July 13th with Corey Quinn. Links:AWS Security Hub extends unified security management to Microsoft AzureAmazon EKS Auto Mode reduces GPU management fees by up to 60%Amazon RDS for Oracle now supports Oracle Database 26aiAWS Builder Center Now Offers Free Sandbox EnvironmentsAWS Security Hub now offers Network Scanning to identify publicly reachable resourcesAmazon Cognito now supports self-service provisioned API rate limitsAWS Security Hub adds impact analysis for exposure findingsBlazing a Trail: How Peloton Rebuilt the SDLC for the Agentic Era with Amazon BedrockHow United Airlines solved IP exhaustion with Private NAT GatewayBuilding secure AI agents at scale: Introducing Loom for AWSWhat does it cost to answer one question? Measuring per-request cost in agentic workloadsDesigning for the inevitable: System prompt leakage and mitigations in generative AI applicationsThe CISO's guide to post-quantum mandates and migrationsTwo CVEs on the theme of guarding keys badly

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Instead of just training physically, train to live a godly, righteous, and thoughtful life – that's a lot more important. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

What if the two most freeing words you could say are:"I can't."In this reflection on Psalm 143, John Ortberg explores why admitting our limitations isn't failure—it's the beginning of faith.Through a humorous story about assembling a chair, the story of Elijah's exhaustion, and a fresh look at Philippians 4:13, John reminds us that we were never meant to carry life on our own.This episode explores:- Psalm 143 and praying from weakness- Why self-sufficiency is a spiritual trap- Elijah's burnout and God's compassion- "The journey is too much for you"- A better understanding of Philippians 4:13- Why "I can't" opens the door to God's strengthScriptures:- Psalm 143- 1 Kings 19- Psalm 127:1- Philippians 4:13#Psalm143 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Faith #DependenceOnGod #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #SpiritualFormation #Philippians413 #Hope

In her follow‑up episode, “You've Answered the Question — ‘What Do You Want?' — Now What?” Jacquette gets real about being tired and how that fatigue can be a sign you're in what she calls “the waiting space.” A space that often arrives right on the edge of your breakthrough. She unpacks the swirl of emotions that live there (confidence, fear, courage, doubt, anxiety) and shares how to move through the waiting space without speeding up, shutting down, or giving up on what you want.Want More? Check Out:www.jacquettetimmons.comwww.jacquettetimmons.com/digital-productswww.instagram.com/jacquettemtimmonsBuyMeACoffee.com/JacquetteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've ever wondered why you can't see what everyone else sees about your own life, or why a doctor's explanation for your symptoms never quite sits right, this episode is for you. This is for the Christian woman dealing with exhaustion, autoimmune disease, or chronic symptoms who is tired of trying every protocol, supplement, and diet with nothing sticking, and is ready to understand what's really shaping the way she sees her health, her body, and her healing. Today we're talking about how the brain filters information, why that filtering system can actually keep us sick, and why renewing our minds according to Scripture is the starting point for real, holistic health, not just another treatment plan. How the Brain Filters What You See, Hear, and Feel Your brain is not a camera. It doesn't record reality as it is. It filters constantly, deciding in real time what deserves your attention and what gets tossed aside as background noise. You've experienced this without realizing it: You can hear your own name across a crowded room, even with dozens of conversations happening at once. You stop noticing your clothes on your skin within seconds of getting dressed. A strong smell in a house fades from your awareness within minutes, even though nothing about the smell changed. In a crisis, the body sometimes doesn't register pain from a serious injury until later. Once you notice a certain car model, suddenly you see that same car everywhere on the road. None of this is a flaw. It's how the brain is designed to function. Without this filtering, you'd be overwhelmed by every sound, sight, and sensation competing for your attention at once. When the Filter Becomes the Problem This filtering system becomes a real issue when our brains have been wired by trauma, repetition, or years of unexamined belief. Some people have been hurt so deeply that they perceive everyone around them as a threat. Others live in denial about a pattern in their life that everyone around them can clearly see, simply because their brain has never been trained to notice it. The same is true physically. Some nurses work entire shifts without eating or resting, because their bodies and brains have been trained to treat exhaustion as normal, until the body eventually breaks down. Once the brain has learned to see the world a certain way, it will keep seeing it that way until it is intentionally reprogrammed. Why This Matters for Your Health, Including the Medical Field Here's where this gets important for holistic health and chronic illness recovery: the medical field is not exempt from this filtering. Like everyone else, medical professionals are trained to see health through a specific lens, shaped by their education and the protocols they were taught. That training is not necessarily wrong, but it is not necessarily complete either. When you hear a diagnosis like diabetes, hyperlipidemia, or stroke, a very specific set of treatments and patient pictures likely comes to mind, because that's the programming behind it. This isn't a call to distrust your doctor or live in fear. It's a call to remember that every person offering you guidance, whether in medicine, media, or your own family, is operating from their own limited programming. That includes the news, social media, entertainment, and even the beliefs passed down in your own family or culture. Renewing Your Mind: A Faith-Based Approach to Health Scripture speaks directly to this pattern. Romans 12:2 instructs us not to be conformed to this world, but to be transformed by the renewal of our minds, so that we can test and discern what is good, acceptable, and perfect. Second Corinthians 10:5 calls us to take every thought captive and hold it up against the truth of God's word. This means that when a doctor, a nurse practitioner, or anyone else tells you there is only one treatment option, or that there is no treatment at all, that statement deserves to be brought before God first. Ask what He says about your situation before accepting any single viewpoint as the final word. This same principle applies far beyond healthcare. Consider how our view of the world has been shaped since childhood, by our upbringing, our culture, our socioeconomic background, and our life experiences. None of us are neutral observers. We have all been programmed by something. The good news is that awareness is the first step. Once we recognize that our filters may be incomplete or inaccurate, we can bring every thought, every belief, and every diagnosis before God and ask Him to renew our minds. There Is Always Hope First Corinthians 13:7 reminds us that love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. Whatever you are walking through right now, whether it's exhaustion, chronic symptoms, or autoimmune disease, there is always hope when we bring it to the Lord first. Episode Highlights 00:00 – Your brain isn't showing you what's true; it's filtering it, and what gets filtered out may be the very thing keeping you sick 00:30 – The cocktail party effect and everyday examples of the brain's filtering system in action 00:57 – How the body filters out pain during crisis mode 01:24 – The "frequency illusion" explained through a simple personal story 01:54 – How trauma wires the brain to see the world through a distorted lens 02:52 – Why we can be blind to our own patterns, even when others clearly see them 03:20 – How the body and brain normalize unhealthy patterns over time 03:48 – Why the medical field's training and programming can be incomplete, ineffective, or wrong 04:48 – Romans 12:2 and the call to be transformed by the renewal of our minds 05:17 – Second Corinthians 10:5 and taking every thought captive 05:46 – What to do when a doctor says there is only one treatment, or none at all 06:43 – How culture, media, and family shape our personal programming 07:40 – Reflecting on how different backgrounds and experiences shape our view of health and life 09:08 – The call to renewal: awareness is the first step toward change 09:37 – 1 Corinthians 13:7 and the reminder that hope endures Key Takeaways The brain filters information constantly, and that filtering can either protect you or limit you. Trauma, repetition, and unexamined belief can wire the brain to see the world inaccurately, including your own health. The medical field operates from training and programming just like everyone else, which means it can be incomplete or wrong. This is not a reason to live in fear or distrust every medical professional. It is a reason to bring every thought and every diagnosis before God first. Romans 12:2 and Second Corinthians 10:5 call us to renew our minds and take every thought captive rather than simply accepting the world's programming at face value. Awareness is the starting point. You cannot reprogram a pattern you have never noticed. Whatever you are facing, chronic illness, exhaustion, or autoimmune disease, there is always hope when you go to God first. Ready for Clarity and a Real Next Step? If this episode named something you have felt but couldn't quite explain, you don't have to keep navigating it alone or stay stuck in overwhelm. If you are dealing with exhaustion, chronic symptoms, or autoimmune disease and you are ready to stop guessing and take a clear, focused next step, I invite you to book a More Energy Strategy Session. This is a one-on-one session where we look honestly at what's driving your exhaustion and map out real next steps for your healing, rooted in both sound holistic health personal your holistic health principles and your faith. This might not be for you right now. But if you are ready to move forward, visit herholistichealing.com/services to get started.

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How many doctors have you seen?When I ask women that question, I watch something happen on their face. Exhaustion. And then relief. Because someone is finally asking.Four. Six. Eight. Eleven. And still no one with a clear answer for the whole picture.That is not bad luck. That is not a failure on your part. That is how the system was designed to work. Today I am explaining why, and why understanding it is one of the most empowering things I can give you.I call it the silo problem. Every symptom gets its own specialist. Every specialist sees one edge of the loop. Nobody sees the loop itself. And somewhere in the middle of all those appointments, women start wondering if the problem is just them.It is not. You have not been looked at completely.Inside this episode, we cover:Why medical specialization was not a mistake, and exactly what was lost in the architecture that grew around itWhat the silo circuit actually looks like from start to finish, and why it produces more labels than answersWhy conventional lab reference ranges were built to identify disease, not support optimal functionThe metabolic mess: one interconnected system under sustained strain producing symptoms that land in five different specialtiesWhat integrated care actually means and why it requires a different question, not more opinionsJerry's story: seven years, five specialties, twenty rounds of "your labs look normal," and what changed when someone finally looked at the whole pictureWhat I saw inside conventional medicine for over 15 years that I could not fully explain until I asked different questionsIf you have a folder full of normal lab results and still feel terrible. If you have been told your symptoms belong to five different specialists and none of them had answers. If you have quietly started to wonder if this is just who you are now.You are not broken. You are not too complicated. You are in a system that was designed to look at parts, not wholes. That is a structural limitation of the framework. It is not a reflection of what is possible for you.Share this episode with one woman who has been bounced around and is running out of hope. This conversation might be exactly what she needs to hear.Your next steps are below:✨ Free Guide: 9 Hidden Signs Your Metabolism Is Stuck in Survival Mode www.drkaceywallace.com/hiddenmetabolicmess✨ Adrenal Optimization Test (see your cortisol rhythm + DHEA clearly) www.drkaceywallace.com/innercalm✨ Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis www.drkaceywallace.com/htma✨ The Anchored Journey (application) https://anchoredtowellness.com/anchored-journey✨ Get the book: You Are Not Fine www.youarenotfine.comSupport the show

Episode 3 ~ The Losses We Don't Always Talk About: Understanding grief beyond death and finding language for what you're carrying.Loss does not always arrive with a funeral, a sympathy card, or people checking in. Sometimes it arrives quietly—and leaves you wondering whether what you are feeling even counts as grief.In this solo episode, Teresa Reiniger explores the losses that are often minimized or left unnamed: infertility, miscarriage, changing health, caregiving, retirement, estrangement, an empty nest, career changes, altered dreams, and the loss of who you thought you would become.Teresa explains why grief is not limited to physical death and how it can affect the whole person—emotionally, physically, mentally, spiritually, and relationally. Exhaustion, irritability, numbness, disconnection, difficulty concentrating, and brain fog may not mean that something iswrong with you. They may be signs that your mind and body are trying to adjust to a meaningful change.Drawing from her own experiences with caregiving, losing both parents, changing dreams, and grieving changes in her health, Teresa invites listeners to stop comparing their pain and begin naming what they have been carrying.This conversation offers gentle questions for reflection, reassurance for anyone who feels they “should be over it,” and permission to recognize that your grief does not have to be visible to be valid.Teresa Reiniger is a host of Female Voices: Life & Loss. In this episode, she brings both personal experience and years of conversations with women navigating loss. Her perspective is shaped by caregiving for her parents, grieving their deaths, adjusting to health changes, and learning to acknowledge losses that do not always receive public recognition.In This Episode● Why society recognizes some losses while minimizing others● The grief connected to infertility, health, caregiving, estrangement, retirement, and changing relationships● How grief can affect the body, mind, identity, faith, and relationships● Teresa's experience grieving changes in her physical health● Why comparing your grief can prevent you from acknowledging its meaning● Reflection questions for naming the losses you have carried quietlyWhat You'll Take Away● Loss does not have to involve death to deserve compassion.● Exhaustion, numbness, or brain fog may be connected to grief.● You do not need to compare your pain to validate it.● Naming a loss can make it feel less isolating.● Healing can begin when you stop ignoring what changedMemorable Quotes“Loss doesn't always arrive with the casseroles. Sometimes it arrives very quietly.” — Teresa“Loss doesn't have to involve death to deserve compassion.” — Teresa“Sometimes grief sounds like, ‘I miss who I used to be.'” — Teresa“Your body may not be failing. It may be adapting to what's going on.” — Teresa“Grief isn't measured by comparison. It's measured by meaning.” — Teresa“Your grief doesn't have to be visible to be valid.” — Teresa

How did we stop questioning fatigue - and started wearing it like a badge of honor? OR better yet... wearing it as if it was apart of our DNA. Let's dive into how being exhausted is a SYMPTOM not a personality trait! Let's be friends on Instagram!

In this episode, we're talking about exhaustion urges: urges to binge, graze, order food, snack compulsively, or keep eating when your system is depleted and food starts to look like the fastest available relief.Instead of focusing mostly on what to do once you're already too exhausted to care, we're moving upstream. Exhaustion urges often start earlier than the urge itself, when your battery is being drained by skipped breaks, overpacked schedules, under-planned recovery, travel, big events, and pushing through when you are already under-resourced.You'll learn how to use the Battery Check, why breaks work best before you desperately need them, how to tell growth discomfort from depletion, why rescheduling can be a recovery skill, and how to use the simple in-the-moment tool Get Horizontal when you're already below 20%.New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.

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.

You are not lazy. You are burnt out, and there is a difference- one that no amount of pushing through, powering on, or "just getting on with it" will fix. It's time to stop, and if you've forgotten how to, let these relaxing sleep affirmations show you the way back to rest and relaxation tonight. This 2-hour episode features soothing deep sleep affirmations for burnout and exhaustion, narrated by a relaxing female voice with calming sleep music playing throughout. These powerful positive affirmations are designed to settle into your subconscious as you drift off- gently dismantling the guilt that comes with resting, and releasing the pressure to be productive every moment of every day. Let these guided affirmations be your reminder that your worth has never been measured by how much you get done. You don't need to repeat them. You don't need to stay awake. Just let them land, and let sleep do what it was always meant to do- restore you.Perfect for:Burnout, emotional exhaustion, and feeling completely drainedFalling asleep when you feel guilty for restingReleasing productivity guilt and the pressure to do moreAnxiety, stress, and an overactive mind at bedtimePositive affirmations with relaxing music for deep sleepLetting go of people pleasing and the need to say yes to everythingAnyone struggling with insomnia, overthinking, or restless nights, or spiraling thoughtsHealing from chronic stress and learning to put yourself firstSleep is not the opposite of productivity, It is the foundation of it. Press play, close your eyes, and fall asleep fast, knowing that the most powerful thing you can do tonight is rest.New episodes out every Sunday. If these affirmations for burnout helped helped you find calm and fall asleep, please follow Breathingspace and leave a review- it helps more and more people find this space right when they need it most. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨If you're struggling with anxiety, and feel you need a little extra support, download my course From Panic to Peace,by clicking the link below, and learn the techniques to build lasting calm into your life.From Panic to Peace: https://breathingspace.gumroad.com/l/udobcz✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨Thank you for listening,Sam Jarvis,Host @ BreathingspaceBreathingspace is a weekly sleep meditation podcast hosted by Sam Jarvis, featuring guided deep sleep meditations, soothing sleep affirmations, calming sleep hypnosis, manifestation audio, and gentle bedtime stories- all narrated by a relaxing female voice with soft background music. Designed to help you ease anxiety, calm your nervous system, stop overthinking, and fall asleep fast. Whether you're struggling with insomnia, stress, racing thoughts, burnout, or restless nights- press play, close your eyes, and let Breathingspace help you find calm and fall asleep. New episodes every Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton talk about a pressure many first responders carry every time they leave the house — the awareness that the uniform does not fully come off just because the shift ended. Whether it is being recognized in a grocery store, navigating a social situation where someone finds out what you do for a living, or simply existing in public under the weight of everything the badge represents to strangers — first responders are rarely fully off duty in the eyes of the world around them. This episode explores what that constant visibility does to the mind, the nervous system, and the ability to ever truly rest.

Do our digital lives leave us cognitively exhausted? Should we see a doctor when we are overly tired? How bad are processed foods for us? Is it safe to eat food you have dropped on the floor? Why do certain foods make us feel nauseous? And does laser hair removal work? Dr Chris Smith and Relebogile Mabotja have the answers. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Do our digital lives leave us cognitively exhausted? Should we see a doctor when we are overly tired? How bad are processed foods for us? Is it safe to eat food you have dropped on the floor? Why do certain foods make us feel nauseous? And does laser hair removal work? Dr Chris Smith and Relebogile Mabotja have the answers. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Hey friend,  Have you ever felt a wave of sadness or loss about your parenting experience that you couldn't explain — and then immediately felt guilty for feeling it? Do you love your kid completely and still sometimes grieve the summer, the milestones, or the parenting experience you thought you'd have? Has scrolling through other families' photos ever left you with a feeling you couldn't quite name? I'm Ashley — a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodivergent family. If you're dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you're not alone. Chronic Illness Moms is a podcast for moms with chronic illness or chronic symptoms who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits that actually work inside a full, demanding life. In this episode, I'm naming the grief that doesn't get a funeral — the loss of the parenting experience you imagined before any diagnosis was part of the picture. This is the heaviest episode of June and one I think a lot of us have been waiting for someone to say out loud. Grief and gratitude can exist at the same time, and this episode gives you permission to feel both.   Part 3: Resources and Links Mentioned 1:1 chronic health coaching: https://ashleybraden.com/coaching Join the free Chronic Health Moms Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Hearthwell Naturals magnesium cream (mentioned for bedtime wind-down): https://payhip.com/hearthwellnaturals   Related Episodes: 222. Survival Mode Was Never Meant to Be Permanent: The Truth About Chronic Stress and Burnout No One Tells Exhausted Moms 219. Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Child's Emotions? This is Why   Connect with Me: Contact → hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook Page → https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Facebook Group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms YouTube → https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube

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.

Fatigue can feel confusing when you're getting sleep but still waking up tired, irritable, foggy, or emotionally drained. If you're a high-achieving woman juggling work, family, stress, hormones, gut health, and the mental load of "doing it all," this episode will help you understand why your exhaustion may be about more than sleep. In this conversation, I'm joined by Dr. Nikia Smith, a board-certified anesthesiologist who has experienced burnout twice. We talk about the slow build of burnout, why so many women miss the early signs, and how chronic stress can impact energy, hormone balance, metabolism, digestion, brain fog, and weight loss resistance. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why fatigue that sleep doesn't fix may be a sign of emotional and nervous system overload. • The early "simmering pot" signs of burnout high-achieving women often ignore. • How irritability, decision fatigue, and autopilot living can signal deeper exhaustion. • Why self-care alone is not enough without boundaries, values, and support. • How learning to say no and delegate can help protect your energy and health. This episode is for the woman who looks like she has it all together but feels depleted behind the scenes. If you've been blaming yourself for low energy, brain fog, stress, digestive issues, or hormonal imbalance, this conversation will help you see your fatigue differently — and understand what your body may be trying to tell you. Where to find Dr. Nikia Smith: Website: https://sheisfireforged.com/IG: @nikiasmithmd   WOMEN'S FUNCTIONAL HEALTH COACH CERTIFICATION PROGRAM- IS OPEN! If some part of you has been quietly wondering whether this could be your path, come find out. Learn more at: womensfunctionalhealth.org Browse the course catalog: https://go.megmill.com/wfhicoursecatalog Schedule a call with me: https://go.megmill.com/wfhicoursecatalog Women deserve more, and you can be the one to make real change, starting with your own life. Let's connect on Instagram for daily health tips at @drmegmill. This content is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new diet or exercise program. This podcast is for women entering perimenopause and beyond who are struggling with fatigue, brain fog, bloating, weight loss resistance, and unpredictable hormones. If you're dealing with exhaustion, low energy, brain fog, bloating, IBS, constipation, digestive discomfort, histamine issues, migraines, anxiety or hormone imbalances, this show is for you.  You'll learn how to support your metabolism, balance hormones naturally, beat IBS and bloating, and finally break through stubborn weight gain. Discover science-backed strategies to optimize digestion, improve gut health, and manage perimenopause symptoms and other hormonal imbalances—without restrictive diets or endless supplements. Whether it's addressing estrogen dominance, blood sugar balance, or adrenal fatigue, this podcast gives you the tools to take control of your health and feel vibrant again.  If you are enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a review or share it with a friend.  If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too!  Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow, Just Ingredients Podcast, Longevity with Nathalie Niddam, Wellness Mama, The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Ancient Health Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel, The Dr. Hyman Show, The Thyroid Fixer with Dr. Amie Hornaman, Treated with Dr. Sara, Well Beyond 40 with JJ Virgin, Better! with Dr. Stephanie, Energized with Dr. Mariza Snyder. 

Are you a grandparent thrust unexpectedly into raising your grandchildren, feeling the relentless drizzle of exhaustion and emotional burnout, even as you keep your family afloat? Do you sometimes find yourself trapped in a loop of irritation or resentment, questioning if joy is even possible on this journey? You are not alone.What if I told you that you don't have to raise your grandchildren? What if I told you that every dish in your sink and every mile you drive to school is a choice, not a life sentence? Today, we are talking to Matt O'Neill, author of Good Mood Revolution. We're dismantling the 'Martyr's Mask' and learning why the story of sacrifice is actually a lie that leads to resentment. It's time to move from being a prisoner of your circumstances to being the powerful CEO of your joy.I'm Laura Brazan, and my own path changed overnight when our grandchildren needed a new home. Suddenly, retirement dreams gave way to school drop-offs, full sinks, slammed doors, and a weather system inside my mind that sometimes threatened to cloud every day.Welcome to 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity.' Here, we go beyond survival mode. In each episode, we talk openly about the hidden storms behind closed doors—everything from managing resentment and exhaustion to rekindling joy amidst relentless responsibility. You'll hear wisdom from guests like Matt O'Neill, who share practical, research-backed tools for resetting your emotional weather and breaking cycles of shame, guilt, or perfectionism.We dive deep into topics like trauma-informed care, emotional literacy for kinship families, cultivating self-compassion, and navigating tough conversations—always grounded in real-life experiences, not empty platitudes. You'll gain tactical advice for reclaiming moments of connection and play, even in the midst of hardship.This is a safe space where your exhaustion is respected, your story is honored, and your hope is rekindled—one genuine conversation at a time. Join us, and let's build a future where you and your grandchildren can lead from intention, not chaos, and where your emotional resilience becomes the legacy you pass down.Send us Fan MailAs a grandmother raising two grandchildren, one of my favorite things is watching them connect with the world around them. That's why I'm so in love with Dr. Dale Atkins new children's book "Dear Deer". Purchase directly through her website, Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Help our kids log off the screeens and tune back into the world! A grandmother raising grandchildren leaves a review and share her story and how every listener encourages her in her role as a kinship caregiver, one podcast at a time.Thank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined.Remember, you're not alone on this journey. For more resources, support, and stories, visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. If today's episode moved you, consider sharing it with someone who might find comfort and connection in our shared experiences.We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.Want to be a guest on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity? Send Laura Brazan a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/grgLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Facebook @GrandparentsRaisingGrandchilden Love the show? Leave a review and let us know!CONNECT WITH US: Website | Facebook 

Episode 321 - “The Exhaustion of Always Explaining Yourself”Have you ever felt like you're constantly explaining, clarifying, or defending yourself just to be understood? In this episode, Michelle and Scott explore the emotional exhaustion that comes from over-explaining—why so many of us feel the need to justify our choices, boundaries, and feelings, and how the fear of being misunderstood can quietly wear us down. A conversation about self-trust, people pleasing, and learning that not everything about you requires an explanation.Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 30 minutes of raw, irreverent, and results-oriented discussion with one purpose in mind . . . to help you cope, thrive, and survive the craziness that's going on in the world.As a reminder, our “Get Your Sh*t Together” Home Retreat can be found here:http://thinkingmagically.com/retreatReplays of prior episodes can be found at:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-grossbergYou can also join our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepingystMichelle Post can be reached at michelle@postinternationalinc.com http://postinternationalinc.com
Scott Grossberg can be reached at sgrossberg@hotmail.com https://www.thinkingmagically.com© ℗ 2026 Scott Grossberg & Michelle Post. All rights reserved."Easy Lemon (60 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0DISCLAIMER: MICHELLE IS A THERAPIST, BUT SHE IS NOT YOUR THERAPIST. SCOTT IS A RETIRED ATTORNEY, DOES NOT PRACTICE LAW, AND DOES NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE. AS SUCH, SCOTT IS NOT YOUR ATTORNEY. THE INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION THAT TAKES PLACE IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT LEGAL, MEDICAL, NOR MENTAL HEALTH ADVICE. LISTENING TO THIS PODCAST DOES NOT CREATE AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT NOR THERAPIST-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP. MICHELLE AND SCOTT ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY LOSSES OR DAMAGES RELATED TO ACTIONS OR FAILURES TO ACT RELATED TO ANY OF THEIR PROGRAMS OR TRAINING. IF YOU NEED SPECIFIC LEGAL, MEDICAL, OR MENTAL HEALTH ADVICE OR HELP, CONSULT WITH A PROFESSIONAL WHO SPECIALIZES IN YOUR SUBJECT MATTER AND JURISDICTION. NEVER DISREGARD THE MEDICAL ADVICE OF A PSYCHOLOGIST, PHYSICIAN OR OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, OR DELAY IN SEEKING SUCH ADVICE, BECAUSE OF THE INFORMATION OFFERED OR PROVIDED WITHIN OR RELATED TO ANY OF MICHELLE'S OR SCOTT'S PROGRAMS OR TRAININGS. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY EITHER MICHELLE OR SCOTT OR BOTH OF THEM ARE OFFERED IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITIES, OFFERED "AS-IS" AND NO REPRESENTATIONS ARE MADE THAT THE CONTENT OF ANY VIEWS ARE ERROR-FREE.MICHELLE'S AND SCOTT'S PROGRAMS AND TRAINING ARE NOT SUITED FOR EVERYONE. THEY DO NOT ASSUME, AND SHALL NOT HAVE, ANY LIABILITY TO USERS FOR INJURY OR LOSS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THEY MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY CONCERNING ANY TREATMENT OR ANY ACTION FOLLOWING THE INFORMATION OFFERED OR PROVIDED WITHIN OR THROUGH ANY PROGRAM, COACHING, CONSULTING OR STRATEGIC WORK SESSION.

10 Ways Satan Quietly Derails Christians Before They Ever Fall • The Todd Coconato Show Website: www.PastorTodd.org To give: www.ToddCoconato.com/give Most believers don't wake up one morning and suddenly decide to walk away from God. Pastors don't fall into immorality overnight, marriages don't collapse in a weekend, and churches don't drift in a single day. Spiritual collapse is almost always a slow, subtle process. We are pulling back the curtain on the enemy's master strategy. Satan's greatest weapon isn't always blatant temptation—more often, it is quiet distraction, discouragement, spiritual complacency, and gradual drift. If he can get you off course by just one degree today, he knows you will end up miles away from where God intended you to be. Here we expose the 10 subtle traps the enemy uses to quietly derail your faith before a visible fall ever happens, and learn the practical biblical habits you need to stay alert, stay connected, and guard your heart. We cover: The Slow Drift Before the Fall 1. Replacing Passion with Spiritual Routine 2. Normalizing Small Compromises ("The Little Foxes") 3. Distracting You with Good Things (The Martha Syndrome) 4. Using Offense to Poison Your Heart 5. The Danger of Spiritual Isolation The Hidden Traps of Spiritual Collapse 6. Using Fear to Silence Your Faith 7. Feeding Pride Disguised as Strength 8. Exhaustion and the Loss of Discernment 9. Slowly Desensitizing Your Conscience 10. Shifting Your Eyes Off Jesus How to Stay Spiritually Healthy & Finish Your Race Well If you feel like you've been drifting, let today be your fresh start. The Holy Spirit doesn't convict us to condemn us; He convicts us to restore us.

There's a kind of exhaustion…that doesn't come from work.Not physical work.Not even emotional work.It comes from constantly relating to yourself…as someone unfinished.

Over three powerful mornings inside the Vivalife Affirmation Room, something incredible emerged.People didn't simply share affirmations.They revealed the hidden burdens they were carrying…The dreams they were protecting…The miracles they were expecting.Today's meditation is woven directly from those voices.If you're exhausted…If you're rebuilding…If you're praying for clarity…You'll leave this episode lighter than when you started.Stay Connected with VivaLife SPF ME If this episode resonated with you, please like, share, and follow the VivaLife SPF ME Podcast on Spotify, Amazon, and Google Podcasts to help us spread the message of healing, empowerment, and intentional living.Subscribe to our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@vivalifespfmeJoin our communityGet access to our mailing list, upcoming events, and transformational experiences:https://www.vivalifespfme.com/dr-kelly-o-md-linktreeBook Dr. Kelly O., MD for your next event or speaking engagement:https://drkellyomd.com/book-for-an-eventPurchase your VivaLife SPF ME Journalhttps://vivalifespfme.com/vivalife-spfme-product-details/product/67ef31d160ab281de2e01b05Shop “We Can't Be Erased” MerchandiseT-shirts & hats that speak truth and strength:https://vivalifespfme.com/vivalife-spfme-product-details/product/67da338b44eafa3985031064/#Affirmation #365DaysofAffirmation #VivaLifeSPFMEPodcast #VivaLifeSPFME #VivaLifeHealthHUB #DrKellyOMD

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

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

(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

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

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  

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.

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.

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.

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.