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Make your summer a Good Witch, Bad Bitch summer: https://signup.thesistersenchanted.com/gwbbsummer2026✨Why do so many women hesitate to participate in life? Often it's not the body holding them back, it's an unregulated nervous system and old stories about being embarrassed, "too old," or looking foolish. The fix isn't more confidence first; it's self-coaching and energy work that let you create the experience you want instead of just reacting to the one in front of you.I watched a room full of grown adults refuse to get on the trampolines at my kids' birthday party. Grippy socks and all, they sat on the sidelines while the go-karts and laser tag and foam pits sat right there, waiting. And it reminded me exactly what Good Witch Bad Bitch Summer is for.This is your year-three update: how my summer's actually going, where I'm winning, where I'm losing the plot, and how to get yours moving if you've been parked on the couch with your phone.The Good Witch is your foundation: whole foods, 10,000 steps, reading with your kids, living in line with your values. The Bad Bitch is the aliveness: the sky rail, the water slides, the hula hoop you're "too old" for. You need both and the bridge between them is Self-coaching. Your mindset, your nervous system, your words, your chakras, your chart...that's not separate from your witchery. That IS your witchery. A witch is a Woman In Total Control of Herself. She doesn't wait for confidence to show up, she creates it. So what's the worst that could happen if you stop hesitating? You fall in the foam pit and someone hands you out. You tweak your back and meet your heating pad. Or, you feel like a bad bitch because you didn't let your one wild life pass you by.In this episode:• Why hesitation is a nervous system pattern, not a personality trait• The Good Witch / Bad Bitch framework and why you need both• How self-coaching is energy work (and the witchiest thing you can do)• "What's the worst that could happen?" as a self-trust practice• Building foundations now so September doesn't flatten you (womp, womp)

Catherine Price is an award-winning health and science journalist, speaker, and #1 New York Times bestselling author best known for her work on screen/life balance and phone addiction. She's the founder of Screen/Life Balance® and has written several major books including How to Break Up With Your Phone®, The Power of Fun, Vitamania, and The Amazing Generation (co-authored with Jonathan Haidt). She also writes the Substack newsletter "How to Feel Alive" and her TED talk on fun has surpassed 5 million views. Her work has been featured in outlets like NPR, The New York Times, Good Morning America, CNN, The Today Show, TIME Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal, among many others. Today on the show we discuss: how social media apps are engineered to keep us hooked, why your phone can feel so hard to put down even when it's hurting your life, how dopamine triggers like novelty, likes, comments, streaks, and endless scrolling hijack attention, why Snapchat may be especially dangerous for kids, how excessive phone use impacts anxiety, focus, sleep, relationships, and real-life connection, and the simple steps Catherine Price recommends to break the cycle and build a healthier relationship with your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Steve Judson and Dr. Drew Henderson ask the question nobody in chiropractic is asking enough — when was the last time you actually had fun? Success without joy is just a number on a spreadsheet. Dr. Steve opens up about the emotional grind of building a new practice from scratch, the days you pull out of the parking lot feeling deflated, and why clarity of purpose will always outlast motivation. A man gets off the table, rolls up his paper, says "I feel alive again" — and walks out. That's the whole thing right there. It's time to Wake Up Humans — find your calling, protect your energy, and take pleasure in the work God gave you to do. How's your Atlas? Learn more at drstevejudson.com and check out Steve Judson's books and gear.

(Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley) Margaret is the author of the just released book, Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, and Love Boundlessly through the Power of Equanimity. In this she leads in an exploration on this key quality that is so needed in these times. As a therapist, Margaret facilitated psycho-social support groups for cancer patients and their loved ones for over 30 years. She has led research studies on the impact of contemplative programs, co-developed the Compassion Cultivation Training with Thupten Jinpa at Stanford University. Margaret is the founder of Compassion Corps, a program which brings compassion programs to underserved populations around the world. She has been a meditation practitioner for over 40 years.

(Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley) Margaret is the author of the just released book, Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, and Love Boundlessly through the Power of Equanimity. In this she leads in an exploration on this key quality that is so needed in these times. As a therapist, Margaret facilitated psycho-social support groups for cancer patients and their loved ones for over 30 years. She has led research studies on the impact of contemplative programs, co-developed the Compassion Cultivation Training with Thupten Jinpa at Stanford University. Margaret is the founder of Compassion Corps, a program which brings compassion programs to underserved populations around the world. She has been a meditation practitioner for over 40 years.

Somewhere in your mid-30s, training can quietly stop feeling like something you choose and start feeling like something you owe. The workouts are still happening, the effort is still there, but the spark that used to make movement feel exciting has gone missing, and most women have no idea how to get it back. I dive deeper into this in this week's episode of Broads, where I take you behind the scenes of my journey in competing at APEX for the second time and what choosing a real performance goal did to my relationship with training. I also talked about what getting 4th place twice taught me more than a podium finish would have, the difference between training to control your body and training to trust it, and why pursuing strength in your late 30s is one of the most genuinely rebellious things you can do. What's Discussed: 02:07) The 150 meters from the finish line: what competing at APEX actually feels like. (05:54) Why my relationship with athletics got complicated and how APEX feels different. (08:14) The biggest thing missing for women in fitness right now. (09:31) Why pursuing strength in your late 30s is genuinely rebellious. (25:13) What getting 4th place twice actually taught me about progress. Find out more from Broads: Website: broads.app Instagram: @broads.podcast @broads.app Check More Resources: Macronutrient Guide: Want a simple place to start fuelling for the body you're building? Grab Broad's FREE Macronutrient Guide: The Balanced Plate Blueprint at broads.app/macronutrient-guide. Check out more from Tara LaFerrara: Website: taralaferrara.com Instagram: @taralaferrara YouTube: @TaraLaferrara TikTok: @taralaferrara

Corporate is hard right now - and if you're feeling burnt out, discouraged, or disconnected from your motivation, you are not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing three perspectives to help you reconnect with your inner spark during one of the most challenging seasons the corporate world has seen in years.   I'd love to say hi!  Feel free to reach out to me...   Via email: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com Via Instagram: @theartofspeakingup

Send us Fan MailThe time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry is NOW...let's work together to make it happen! Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com for more info *** Why is it that some youth groups immediately feel alive the second you walk in while others feel like a room full of students waiting for something to happen. In this episode, we are taking a look at what actually creates an “alive” youth ministry culture, not hype, not personality, not better snacks, but repeatable leadership decisions that build ownership and spiritual momentum. 

Welcome back to The Weight Loss Collab! In this special episode, Dr. Betsy Dovec takes center stage as she shares her inspiring presentation from the Body by Transformation retreat in Orlando. She dives into what it truly means to feel alive—exploring those exhilarating moments when fear and hope collide, and discussing how to move from mere survival to intentional living. Dr. Dovec opens up about her own transformative experiences, from panic attacks to triumphs, and invites us all to identify the times we've felt most alive in our own lives. Whether you're standing on the edge of big change, striving for growth, or searching for more meaning in your day-to-day, this episode is packed with stories, encouragement, and a powerful call to live with intention. Don't forget: you can catch Dr. Dovec in her fabulous pink dress on our YouTube channel for the full presentation!

We explore equanimity as a heart practice that meets vulnerability without armor and shifts our relationship to identity, praise and blame, and social media reactivity. We offer practical steps to steady the nervous system and act with clarity in an age of fear.• identity as a source of reactivity and friction• the worldly winds of gain, loss, praise, blame• equanimity as undefended openness across traditions• the skydiving with no ground metaphor• love transforming into compassion, joy, and equanimity• caring without the fantasy of control• small experiments to test catastrophic thoughts• balancing activism with steadiness and clarityWe highly recommend the book Quiet StrengthFind “Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, And Love Boundlessly With The Power Of Equanimity” and more at Margaret's website.Margaret's New Book --> Quiet Strength: https://a.co/d/029xEshEMargaret Cullen's website: https://margaretcullen.comTeach mindfulness without self-doubt, fear of judgment, or imposter syndrome. Learn about our Internationally Accredited Certification Program:  https://certify.mindfulnessexercises.com/Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life.Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work.Each episode offers a mix of:Practical mindfulness and meditation teachingsConversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchersReal-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregiversGentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or changeIf you're interested in:Mindfulness meditation for everyday lifeTrauma-sensitive and compassion-based practicesTeaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative wayDeepening your own practice while supporting others…you're in the right place.Learn more at ...

Why do some of us feel so tired, while others seem to have endless energy? This hour, host Manoush Zomorodi explores what science is revealing about stress, breathing, cellular energy and the body.Guests include mitochondrial psychobiologist Martin Picard and science journalist James Nestor.TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and deeper conversations with Manoush. By signing up for Plus, you directly support our work and public media, so all your episodes (like this one!) come to you without sponsor breaks. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Most people are not living. They are surviving comfortably.

If you love feel-good, melodic, and uplifting vocal trance music, you've found your new favorite channel. We bring the beats to life to move your soul and keep you dancing.Expect to find:✨ Original tracks and fresh releases from DJ Trancer on Youtube✨ High-energy, uplifting vocal trance mixes✨ Feel-good melodic EDM that brings the trance family togetherNew tracks uploaded every week!Hit that SUBSCRIBE button and turn on notifications so you never miss a beat. Let's move the world together! ❤️Support the Sound ✨If you vibe with my sound and want to support an independent producer, you can buy me a coffee! Thank you for being part of the journey!Support my music here: buymeacoffee.com/djtrancerhttps://www.youtube.com/@Mark.Adams1https://sites.google.com/view/radiocraigavon/home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Make It Feel Alive' is for listeners who connect with the emotional energy of nightlife, late-night drives, festival memories, and intense human connection. It fits fans of melodic EDM and progressive house who want songs that feel euphoric yet emotionally vulnerable. The lyrics capture that moment where chaos, passion, freedom, and emotional release collide under neon lights and heavy bass.

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If OCD or anxiety has left you feeling empty, hopeless, or like the joy has been completely stripped from your life — you're not broken. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW breaks down exactly why OCD and anxiety create emotional numbness, apathy, and depression as a secondary effect, and what you actually need to do to move through it.Most people assume OCD is just about fear and intrusive thoughts. But for many people — especially those who have been stuck in the loop for months or years — the experience shifts into something heavier: a kind of emotional flatness where hope feels distant and joy seems impossible. Matt explains how this happens neurologically using polyvagal theory, and why the instinct to "work on the depression" actually keeps you stuck.The path out isn't what you'd expect. Instead of focusing on the numbness itself, you learn to confront the very thing your nervous system has been running from. This episode gives you the framework to understand what's happening and why facing the fear — not managing the depression — is what actually restores your emotional life

Название релиза: Bitnofera, BrodEEp - I Feel Alive Дата релиза: 24.02.2026 Тип Релиза: Сингл Жанр: Dance, Deep House Ссылка на соц сети артиста: vk.com/bitnofera Ссылка на BandLink: band.link/BitBroIFeelAlive Описание Артиста: Bitnofera — талантливый электронный музыкант и продюсер, известный своей танцевальной и мелодичной музыкой. Он сотрудничал с Nifiant и получил поддержку от крупных платформ, таких как Яндекс Музыка и Spotify, что позволило ему достигать до 200 000 прослушиваний в день. Его цель — донести свою музыку до широкой аудитории. BrodEEp — электронный музыкант из Татарстана и основатель лейбла Robot Soul Records, который создает танцевальную музыку в стилях Deep House и Dance Pop. Его треки активно поддерживают стриминговые сервисы, включая Яндекс Музыку и Spotify, достигая до 150 000 прослушиваний в день. Он также сотрудничал с Nifiant и XM, которые значительно влияют на электронную музыкальную сцену. Описание релиза: Трек представляет собой атмосферный электронный грув с глубоким низом и ровным пульсом. Вокальные партии с лёгким фальцетом создают воздушное, запоминающееся настроение. Композиция звучит современно и мягко, идеально подходя для плейлистов с электронным поп звучанием и chill-vibe настроением.

Send us Fan MailThe other night someone in my workshop said: "I'm just so tired of everything feeling heavy. I want to feel alive again."That moment is why this podcast exists.This is the relaunch of Creative Self Care with Crystal McLain — somatic practitioner, nervous system educator, and someone who crafts spells with science.If you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and convinced you're the problem — you're not. You just need better information.That's what we're doing here.crystalmclaincreative.com Support the showDisclaimer

Toni Sant presents the 768th in a series of podcasts featuring music by performers in or from Malta. Artists featured in this podcast: PART 1Ġiżimina - Il-QamarKym Pepe - SettembruGinX - Rifless tal-PreżentCrain u Relliker - Kanna u Xejn IżjedAidan - Cowboys Don't CryPART 2Eleanor Cassar - Adagio (2013)Stefanos [Stefan Mifsud] - Home Is Where the Heart Is (2011)TroffaĦamra - In the Streets of Barcelona (2011)Alvin Gee feat. Aaron Benjamin - Feel AliveJeremy T feat. Raquela - Loved & Lost (2009)John Laus u Rita Farrugia - Għatini Daqsxejn (1973)PART 3Featured album: Interstate by Melchior Sultana >> Details about this podcast [in Maltese] See also: - MMI Podcast: YouTube playlist - MMI Podcast: Facebook Page - MMI Archive on Mixcloud | @tonisant on Twitter - M3P: Malta Music Memory Project - Mużika Mod Ieħor ma' Toni Sant on Facebook  (MP3)

Send us Fan MailIn Part 1 we talked about why so many women feel disconnected — going through the motions, life feeling flat even when nothing is technically wrong.In Part 2, I get into what you can actually do about it.But first, a reframe: feeling alive isn't about being happy all the time or overhauling your life. It's about feeling present and engaged — like you're actually in your life instead of just moving through it. And that's something you can start building right where you are.In this episode, I walk through five practical, doable shifts for reconnecting across body, mind, and spirit:Create space — even 10-15 minutes of not multitasking can open the doorStart with micro moments — small things like music, movement, or noticing your surroundings start to rewire the connectionFollow what feels expansive — pay attention to what gives you energy, not just what you "should" doUse your body as an entry point — movement and body awareness are one of the fastest ways out of your headInterrupt autopilot thinking — not perfectly, just more oftenThis episode is a shorter, practical one — exactly what you need to start moving.Resources mentioned: Wellness Wake Up intro program — $99 — LEARN MORE & SIGN UP HERE Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

What happens when you spend more time consuming fear than creating hope? In this throwback revisited episode, Elizabeth updates an older conversation with a fresh perspective: people are more stressed, more anxious, more negative, and more emotionally flat than ever — and one big reason is that too many people are informed, but not inspired. This episode is about more than stress. It's about what happens when you live in reaction mode for too long. It's about why so many people feel defeated. And it's about the power of building something that brings you back to life. In this episode, Elizabeth talks about: why you cannot spend all day consuming fear and expect to feel alive the difference between being informed and being inspired why the world does not need more defeated people how building something creates energy, hope, momentum, and joy what this looked like when she was over 350 pounds and change felt like punishment why some of the best seasons of life come when you are making progress and creating something meaningful real-life examples from her own life, including bees, farming, grants, homeschooling, gardening, and trying new things how to think honestly about what news and social media are giving to you versus taking from you If you've been feeling stressed, flat, discouraged, or like all you do is react to life, this one is for you. And if this episode hits home, don't stop at awareness. A huge part of what we do inside DEFENSE Foundations is help you interrupt destructive patterns, create better responses, and stop staying stuck in the same cycles. Apply for a DEFENSE Foundations Scholarship If cost is a factor, start here Enroll in DEFENSE Foundations Now If you already know you're ready, grab your spot here: https://primalpotential.mysamcart.com/checkout/defense-foundations

Send us Fan MailDo you ever catch yourself thinking "Is this it?" or "I thought I'd feel happier by now" — even when nothing is technically wrong? You're not broken. You're disconnected. And there's a difference.In Part 1 of this two-part series, I open up about my own post-divorce experience of doing all the "right" things while still feeling like something was missing, and why that feeling is far more common than we talk about. This isn't a motivation problem or a discipline problem. It's a disconnection problem.Using my body, mind & spirit framework, I break down why so many women pour energy into two of those pillars while the third — spirit —  fades into the background. The result is a life that looks good on paper but feels flat, busy but not fulfilling, productive but not alive.In this episode: why "going through the motions" sneaks up on us, how management mode takes over without us noticing, and why you genuinely cannot think your way into feeling alive.Part 2 will cover what to actually do about it.=== Mentioned in this episode: ===Wellness Wake Up intro program — $99 — LEARN MORE HEREUntamed by Glennon Doyle**Full disclosure: I participate in the Amazon Associates program. When you buy through my Amazon links, I earn a small commission that helps support my podcast Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

She Said the Garden Helped Her Feel Alive Until I Found the Man She Was Really Growing AroundBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-cheating-wives-and-girlfriends-stories-2026-true-cheating-stories-podcast--5689182/support.

Margaret Cullen is a licensed psychotherapist and a pioneer in bringing contemplative practices into mainstream settings. She was one of the first ten people to be certified as an MBSR instructor and has taught around the world. As a therapist, she facilitated psycho-social support groups for cancer patients and their loved ones for over 30 years. She is the author of Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, and Love Boundlessly Through the Power of Equanimity. In this episode, Tara and psychotherapist Margaret Cullen unpack equanimity, emotional intelligence, and how to fully feel your emotions without getting hijacked by reactivity, toxic positivity, or social media outrage.   RESOURCES: Learn more about Margaret Cullen here: https://margaretcullen.com/ Instagram: @margaretcullen.1 Get her book Quiet Strength here: https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Strength-Boundlessly-Through-Equanimity/dp/B0FD515HHF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WJICOJNIQZLA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JLF2O2S_hIjrziQ781C9BfAxXa5AGvdaR5bD9VPArauBFrLjbBk5VMEVXMTQXF-atc0WnD1ceYKyIRWcwQju-VP6BqaT93fFzSM1b122gSS1N53NApgCNrQaaicBK Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara   CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 01:29 – Sponsor: Peluva barefoot shoe ad 03:14 – Redefining equanimity 05:58 – It's okay to feel "negative" emotions 09:58 – Feeling emotions fully vs fixing them 14:20 – Social media outrage, algorithms, and your nervous system 20:12 – Breaking the outrage trance and finding refuge 26:03 – Reality, uncertainty, and resting in what is 31:19 – Refuge, faith, and trusting in difficult times 32:01 – Anger, self-judgment, and letting emotions move through 59:00 – Where to find Margaret   WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY TARA'S APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison   INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv   If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

Ep. 229 (Part 2 of 2) | In part 2 of our What is Real Greatness Series podcast with Margaret Cullen, author of Quiet Strength, Margaret continues to enlighten us about equanimity: its power, its wisdom, and its practice. She relates some of the history of equanimity—first considered a supreme virtue in Stoicism, then passed on to Sufism and Judaism—and explains that throughout time, equanimity (and humility) have always been an integral part of people who have made a true difference in the world. Margaret talks about how humor can break the spell of our trance (“when we lose equanimity, we get caught in a trance, believing in something that has us prisoner—humor breaks the spell”), and, in the spirit of “The Serenity Prayer” (“Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference”), she encourages us to make peace with what we can realistically do and let the rest go.While Part 1 of this dialogue focuses on the power of equanimity in relation to the big picture and what is going on now politically, in Part 2 Margaret looks at practicing equanimity in personal relationships and in our individual lives. She marvels at Thoreau's equanimous approach to his own death, and shares that she has found forgiveness to be the most important equanimity tool in relationships. “We reclaim our wisdom when we say ‘I'm sorry,'” Margaret explains. Margaret's deep and nuanced understanding of the power and practice of equanimity is inspiring and illuminating, and bringing this virtue to our attention as a pragmatic tool we can use is also incredibly timely, leaving us with a sense of hope and empowerment. Recorded January 14, 2026.“What aids in my equanimity more than anything else is self-forgiveness.”Topics & Time Stamps – Part 2Welcome teacher, what am I supposed to be learning? (00:59)How humor can break the spell that holds us prisoner (03:03)The relationship between equanimity and peace (05:17)The praise and blame algorithm has exponentially increased our reactivity (08:14)Equanimity was a supreme virtue in Stoicism; the Stoics passed it on to the Sufis, who passed it on to Judaism (11:11)Thoreau's equanimous approach to death (12:24)Nature's effect on one's equanimity (13:29)Equanimity is an integral part of true change makers, also humility (14:27)What practice would Margaret most recommend to cultivate equanimity? (17:19)Making peace with what you can do and letting the rest go (21:03)Practicing equanimity in relationships (22:13)Using self-forgiveness as an equanimity tool (23:44)In relationships, softening where we're most triggered helps more than imposing ideals of how we should be (26:25)One key flavor of equanimity is non-defensiveness (28:51)Resources & References – Part 2Margaret Cullen, Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, and Love Boundlessly Through the Power of EquanimitySwami Beyondanda on the Deep Transformation podcast: Laugh Yourself Sane, Enlighten Up & Awaken to Cosmic Comic ConsciousnessMaimonides introduced the concept of equanimity to JudaismStoicism, a philosophical movement & practical guide to living originating in ancient GreeceWhen asked about facing death, Thoreau said, “One world at a time.” Henrietta Christian Wright, American Men of LettersSri Aurobindo, The Synthesis of YogaSufi teacher Habīb Boerger, “Rather than making the ego your boss, make it your personal assistant”The Serenity Prayer (Reinhold Niebuhr's original version)Richard Davidson & Daniel Goleman, Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and BodyPaul & Eve Ekman's Cultivating Emotional Balance training“We could not help contrasting the equanimity of Nature with the bustle and impatience of man. His words and actions presume always a crisis near at hand, but she is forever silent and unpretending.” – Henry David Thoreau---Margaret Cullen, a Licensed Psychotherapist (MFT), has been at the cutting edge of translating contemplative trainings into universal and accessible formats in mainstream settings ranging from elite military to maximum security prisons. She was one of the first certified Teachers of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR); is the founder of Mindfulness-Based Emotional Balance; and is co-developer of Compassion Cultivation Training at the Stanford School of Medicine (with Thupten Jinpa). Margaret also co-developed Mindfulness Based Attention Training for military spouses with neuroscientist Amishi Jha at the University of Miami, and is the founder of Compassion Corps, offering free compassion and mindfulness programs to under-resourced communities around the world. Margaret is a Fellow of the Mind & Life Institute.---Podcast produced by Vanessa Santos and Show Notes by Heidi Mitchell

We rethink equanimity as a spacious, caring capacity that holds intensity without dulling life. We link Vedana—pleasant, unpleasant, neutral—as a direct gateway to balance, recovery, and frictionless experience across emotions and daily moments.• equanimity not apathy or indifference• the myth that calm cancels passion• Vedana as the second foundation of mindfulness• noticing feeling tone to create space• shifting from neutralizing emotions to widening capacity• frictionless experience and reduced defensive energy• a working definition that includes recovery• recovery speed as a marker of dynamic balanceFind “Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, And Love Boundlessly With The Power Of Equanimity” and more at Margaret's website.Margaret's New Book --> Quiet Strength: https://a.co/d/029xEshEMargaret Cullen's website: https://margaretcullen.comWant to teach mindfulness? Certify.MindfulnessExercises.comMindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life.Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work.Each episode offers a mix of:Practical mindfulness and meditation teachingsConversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchersReal-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregiversGentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or changeIf you're interested in:Mindfulness meditation for everyday lifeTrauma-sensitive and compassion-based practicesTeaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative wayDeepening your own practice while supporting others…you're in the right place.Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com.Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com

Ep. 228 (Part 1 of 2) | In part 1 of our second What is Real Greatness Series podcast, Margaret Cullen, author of the newly published book Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, and Love Boundlessly Through the Power of Equanimity, explains there is far more power in the virtue of equanimity than we may have thought. Because equanimity is associated with non-reactivity, people often confuse it with a neutral sort of feeling, a dampener of emotions, when actually, equanimity allows us to expand our capacity to feel; it widens our tolerance and empowers us to be comfortable with change. “Equanimity is big enough to include our broken, despairing hearts,” Margaret says. “We can hold a vision of equanimity that is completely inclusive of the human experience.” Practicing equanimity allows us to deepen our love—for the world and for others—without becoming attached.Margaret shares practical ways we can access equanimity—ways we can achieve conceptual clarity or a “wedge of spaciousness” when a moment has been hijacked by out-of-control emotions; how we can learn to turn directly and fully to what is arising in the moment; and how we can unhook from reactivity by not taking things too personally. “How can we respond heroically to the times we live in?” co-host John Dupuy asks. Margaret shares what she has learned teaching military units and special forces to cultivate equanimity—equanimity can save lives—and describes a compassion cultivation training program that has been established for police officers in California. Takeaways from this discussion may have important, powerful, timely effects on your life—and all of our lives; as John put it, “Never before have we had such a need for the medicine Margaret brings us.” Recorded January 14, 2026.“How do we care about this world that is in so much trouble without feeling overwhelmed? The answer is equanimity.“Topics & Time Stamps – Part 1Introducing podcast #2 in our What is Real Greatness Series with Margaret Cullen, psychotherapist, meditation & compassion cultivation trainer, author of Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, and Love Boundlessly Through the Power of Equanimity (00:48)What is equanimity and how did Margaret begin to experience it? (03:07)Coming to understand we don't have control over the happiness of our loved ones (07:27)Finding a way to deepen our love without attachment (11:21) How can we respond heroically to the times we live in? (13:21)Equanimity is wisdom; wisdom is equanimity (17:16)Equanimity is big enough to include our broken, despairing hearts—we can hold a vision of equanimity that is completely inclusive of the human experience (18:11)Ways to access equanimity: perspective taking (22:12)Remembering the reality of impermanence (26:18)Unhooking from reactivity: Am I taking things too personally? (26:31)Cultivating equanimity in the military can make a huge difference—it can save lives (30:55)Compassion cultivation training program for police officers (32:51)The reframing technique & the power of turning directly to what is arising in the moment (37:31)Emotions are packed with important information for us; we gradually learn we can turn towards an emotion and survive it (38:28)Studies show that when subjected to provocative stimuli, practiced meditators actually feel more than other people (40:03)Resources & References – Part 1Margaret Cullen, Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, and Love Boundlessly Through the Power of EquanimityMargaret Cullen founded Compassion Corps, offering free compassion & mindfulness training to under-resourced communities around the world; co-developed Compassion Cultivation Training at Stanford University, and is a founding faculty of the Compassion InstituteChögyam Trungpa, preeminent teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, founded Naropa UniversitySharon Salzburg, co-founder of the Barre Insight Meditation SocietyDr. Dan Siegel's window of tolerance is described in ​​The Developing Mind: How Relationships and the Brain Interact to Shape Who We AreJoseph Goldstein, co-founder of the Barre Insight Meditation Society, on Deep Transformation: Living on the Spiritual EdgeAmishi Jha & Elizabeth Stanley, pioneers of bringing mindfulness into the militaryCourageous Heart, compassion cultivation training program for police officers in CaliforniaChief Ryan Johansen & former officer Chris Orrey on Deep Transformation: Enlightened Ways to Make Policing Work For EveryonePaul & Eve Ekman's Cultivating Emotional Balance trainingRichard Davidson & Daniel Goleman, Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and BodyJames Baraz on the Deep Transformation podcast: Awakening Joy---Margaret Cullen, a Licensed Psychotherapist (MFT), has been at the cutting edge of translating contemplative trainings into universal and accessible formats in mainstream settings ranging from elite military to maximum security prisons. She was one of the first certified Teachers of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR); is the founder of Mindfulness-Based Emotional Balance; and is co-developer of Compassion Cultivation Training at the Stanford School of Medicine (with Thupten Jinpa). Margaret also co-developed Mindfulness Based Attention Training for military spouses with neuroscientist Amishi Jha at the University of Miami, and is the founder of Compassion Corps, offering free compassion and mindfulness programs to under-resourced communities around the world. Margaret is a Fellow of the Mind & Life Institute.---Podcast produced by Vanessa Santos and Show Notes by Heidi Mitchell

We explore equanimity as open-handed love for parents and caregivers, moving from control to clear, steady presence. We share boundary-setting phrases, examine vulnerability, and offer tools to stay compassionate without burning out.• reframing parenting through the open hand of love• equanimity for providers facing crisis and burnout• “not my emergency” as a compassionate boundary• self and other equanimity phrases for daily practice• vulnerability in letting go of control and identity• Vedana and feeling tones as anchors for balance• children as owners of their actions and path• equanimity as innate, accessible, and trainableFind “Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, And Love Boundlessly With The Power Of Equanimity” and more at Margaret's website.Margaret's New Book --> Quiet Strength: https://a.co/d/029xEshEMargaret Cullen's website: https://margaretcullen.comWant to teach mindfulness? Certify.MindfulnessExercises.comMindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life.Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work.Each episode offers a mix of:Practical mindfulness and meditation teachingsConversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchersReal-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregiversGentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or changeIf you're interested in:Mindfulness meditation for everyday lifeTrauma-sensitive and compassion-based practicesTeaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative wayDeepening your own practice while supporting others…you're in the right place.Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com.Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com

What do Mirza Ghalib and OneRepublic have in common? More than you'd think.OneRepublic sang "everything that kills me makes me feel alive" — Ghalib wrote the same feeling two centuries earlier. When streams can't find their path, they rise. When the poet's nature is blocked, it flows even stronger.In this episode, Kshitij and Burair unpack one of Ghalib's most quietly radical couplets — and ask whether going in unprepared is actually the best test of what you truly know. Plus: Kshitij's story of showing up 4 hours late to an interview and still getting the job.Urdu poetry for the diaspora. In English, Hindi, and Urdu.

Send us Fan MailWe sit down with “Not Matt” from Miravia Softworks to talk about building a procedural mission generator for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 based on US Coast Guard operations. We dig into the aviation bug, the realities of shipping software, and why the best flight sim add-ons balance realism with fun. • catching the aviation bug early and why it becomes lifelong • building software with an MVP mindset to avoid feature creep • filtering community feedback without derailing the roadmap • designing procedural missions that stay immersive and replayable • partnering with the US Coast Guard and handling trademarks properly • search and rescue mission ideas from Kodiak to roadside medevac edge cases • the Blackjack intercept mission around DC airspace and compliance logic • dynamic AI behavior, scoring, and why the hard problems are worth it • add-on quality, pricing pressure, piracy, and why free trials rebuild trust • MSFS 2024 versus MSFS 2020 versus X-Plane and how competition drives innovation • how flight sim supports real-world training and keeps procedures sharp Check out https://www.miraviasoftworks.com/ . Definitely join the Discord as well to get you know the latest up to dates on on the product. Flightsimexpo.com/register. So if you have not gotten your ticket yet, please go ahead and register as well. Website: www.closedtrafficpodcast.comFacebook: @ClosedtrafficpodcastFollow us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/closedtraffic

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Meditation teacher and licensed psychotherapist Margaret Cullen recently published her book, Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, and Love Boundlessly Through the Power of Equanimity.In this book she reveals scientific breakthroughs and spiritual intersections that demonstrate how the power of equanimity allows us to live more fully, with balance and wisdom.In her interview with Scott, they discuss how equanimity can help in personal relationships, taking refuge, healthy activism, struggles with mental health, personal integrity, suffering, and how to develop equanimity.Episode 217: Feel More, React Less with Margaret CullenIf you'd like to practice with others and bring these ideas into your life, join our weekly meditation community with Scott.

Tanya Applied: Chapter 31.05: The Positive Power of Constructive CritiqueA journey into the deepest teachings of the Torah and their application to our personal, emotional and psychological lives.The Tanya Applied radio show is broadcast every Saturday night, 10–10:30PM ET onWSNR 620 AM – Metro NY areaWJPR 1640 AM — Highland Park and Edison, NJOnline: www.talklinenetwork.comBy phone: Listen Line: 641-741-0389Many of us may be familiar with some of the central ideas in Tanya – including the battle of the two souls; what defines man and makes us tick; how we can control our temptations; how we can become more loving; what we can do to curb and harness our vices, like anger, jealousy, and depression; the formula for growth; how we can develop a healthy relationship with G-d; and why we are here. In this 30-minute program, you will learn how these ideas can be applied to your life today. You will discover secrets to a successful life that will transform you and your relationships.Rabbi Simon Jacobson is the best-selling author of Toward a Meaningful Life, and he is the creator of the acclaimed and popular MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, which has empowered and transformed hundreds of thousands through Torah and Chassidus.Now, Rabbi Jacobson brings his vast scholarship and years of experience to Tanya. Please join Rabbi Simon Jacobson for this exhilarating journey into your psyche and soul. You will come away with life-changing practical guidance and direction, addressing all the issues and challenges you face in life.For more info: www.chassidusapplied.com/tanyaMusic by Zalman Goldstein • www.ChabadMusic.coms of the Torah and their application to our personal, emotional and psychological lives.A journey into the deepest teachings of the Torah and their application to our personal, emotional and psychological lives.

We are starting something new today, a series on feeling alive!Today's question: What makes you feel alive?I'll see you next week for the next part of our series.Here is the very fun Venn diagram that I reference today:Find it here if for example you are in your favorite podcast app, and it doesn't support images.Thanks for being here. See you for part two next week!KayNuts & BoltsDreamers and Doers Group: Click this link to to learn about the online community I created to do just that… Be in community together. View Art Creativity & Wellbeing in YouTube here, find it in your favorite podcast app, or subscribe below so it shows up right into your inbox.Art Creativity & Wellbeing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Today we explore equanimity as a living, heart-based steadiness that holds passion, pain, and joy without collapsing or numbing out. Renowned teacher and author Margaret Cullen offers practical gateways through feeling tone, identity, and simple phrases that reduce friction, burnout, and outrage.• redefining equanimity as caring presence, not apathy• Vedana as the primary gateway to balance• spaciousness instead of dulling experience• recovery time as a measure of equanimity• identity, praise and blame, and the worldly winds• vulnerability as an undefended heart• activism without outrage fatigue• parenting with an open hand, not a tight grip• caregiver burnout and “it's not my emergency”• equanimity phrases for self and others• resources to deepen four foundations practice• equanimity as a human birthright we uncoverFind “Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, And Love Boundlessly With The Power Of Equanimity” and more at Margaret's website. Margaret's New Book --> Quiet Strength: https://a.co/d/029xEshEMargaret Cullen's website: https://margaretcullen.comBecome a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher: Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings Conversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change If you're interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday life Trauma-sensitive and compassion-based practices Teaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative way Deepening your own practice while supporting others …you're in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercise...

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In this episode, I talk about something many of us quietly stopped doing: dreaming.  Not the fantasy kind, and not in a “wish-on-a-star” way, but the intentional, soul-awakening kind of dreaming we used to do before life told us to be realistic.  I explore how survival mode slowly replaces imagination, and how stress, pressure, deadlines, and the constant noise around us can disconnect us from what truly makes us feel alive. We also dive into the science behind dreaming and visualization. I explain how our brain forms neural pathways based on repetition and emotion, and how consciously imagining a future that excites us can begin to rewire those patterns.  When we stop rehearsing problems and start rehearsing possibilities, we shift from scarcity into creativity. This is how our goals should be created. From here.  Dreaming isn't irresponsible — it's powerful. It changes our chemistry, influences our subconscious, and helps us reconnect with joy, hope, and purpose. If fear didn't exist, how would you live? What would you want life to feel? This isn't about accomplishing something massive overnight. It's about giving ourselves permission to dream again.  Because dreaming is how we begin to feel alive.  And from there… we can build. Until next Thursday, I love you. Julie

Why do some portrait photographs feel deeply human — while others, even with perfect lighting and sharp focus, feel empty?In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, I sit down with portrait photographer and educator Jonny Edward to explore the psychology behind powerful portrait photography. We go beyond camera settings, lighting techniques, and posing tips, and dive into authenticity, emotional connection, trust, and vulnerability in front of the lens.Jonny shares how his early life shaped his approach to photography and how building genuine human connection transforms a portrait session. We discuss directing versus manipulating emotion, why technical skill isn't enough, and how photographers can create portraits that truly resonate.Whether you're an amateur photographer, a working professional, or building a photography business, this conversation will challenge how you think about portrait photography and human connection.If you enjoy thoughtful discussions on photography, videography, and the photography business, make sure you're subscribed — and check out our related interviews on headshot lighting, portrait direction, and creative process.

"Welcome to IBIZASTARDUSTRADIO and our resident show HOUSE EVOLUTION, we're in a session 35, featuring world class selection of hot hand picked house music, in this set, we are featuring these artists: 1. Famax (Original Mix) by Raffa Guido @raffa_guido 2. Carolina, by Autograf, Dr. Chaii, Maro Generani, @autografmusic, @itsdrchaii 3. Aperture (Nico Lahs Remix) by Nico Lahs, Collettivo ImmaginarioCollettivo Immaginario, Aden Records, @adeenrecords, @nico_lahs 4. Under Midnight Skies, by Dark Vader 5. The Mountains (Extended Mix), by Elara & Costa 6. Exscape, by Messier, Sean OBRIEN, @seanobrien_official, @messiermusic 7. Feel Alive, by Mojave Grey, @mojavegrey 8. Offshore, by Armin Van Buuren, Chicane, AVIRA,@arminvanbuuren 9. Doomsday feat. Aurus by Sentry, in Matias Delongaro Extended Mix, @matiasdelongaro Please enjoy, have a wonderful rest of the week…roman

Hello my lovelies! I'm sharing some of the things I do that I think are super underrated to make me feel alive!     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I want to talk about something that doesn't get said out loud enough. A lot of women aren't falling apart… but they're also not fully alive. They're functioning. Showing up. Getting things done. But inside? They feel flat. Numb. Stagnant. If that's you, hear this with love: Numbness isn't peace. It's often unprocessed emotion. When we push down grief, disappointment, anger, or hurt, it doesn't disappear. It gets stored. And over time, your heart stops feeling the lows and the highs. You don't just numb pain, you numb joy, excitement, connection, and even your sensitivity to God's leading. That's what this week's podcast episode is about. We're talking about: Why emotional numbness happens The fear many women have about feeling their emotions The lie that emotions will “take you under” And how God designed emotions to move through us, not live trapped inside us Truthfully? Avoiding emotion is often what keeps women stuck, not the emotion itself. And if you've been wondering why joy feels far away or your spiritual life feels a little muted… this could be a big clue. If this episode hits home, I want to gently invite you into the Collective. This is a space where women safely learn what's going on inside of them, with coaching, faith, and real support. You don't have to overshare. You don't have to be “a mess.” You don't have to do it alone. You just have to be willing to grow. There are only a few spots left, and if you've been craving more joy, clarity, and alignment with what God has for you, this may be your next step.

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Good old One Shot talks about why he thinks he hasn't gotten the itch to travel. People Posting online and then getting upset when they do not get the reaction that they were hoping for. Also that more people will go to funeral then will go to your birthdays so enjoy the time with the people you like/love.

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There is an internal strength of mind and heart that is characterized by non-reactivity and clear seeing. It is a strength that holds the power to help us navigate the biggest challenges in our lives —not by ignoring them,not by reacting to them in destructive ways, But rather by being present with, and open to, all the very real struggles of being human without being hijacked by them. In her new book, Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, and Love Boundlessly Through the Power of Equanimity, Revered meditation teacher and licensed psychotherapist Margaret Cullen, Speaks to how how we can grow our capacity for equanimity. For 3 years Margaret took a deep dive into Equanimity. Meeting with leading neuroscientists, psychologists, faith leaders, meditation teachers, and even a politician,All to explore equanimity's promise. Which she writes:"Is expansiveness. An ability to love life in all it's poignancy; To fearlessly let go of self-limiting definitions; and to see in sadness, fear and anger some of the same signs of being ferociously alive we feel in delight connection and awe. Equanimity is our capacity to be tender-hearted without sentimentality, vulnerable without weakness, wise without detachment, humble without diffidence, and to surrender without passivity."Today we'll explore this promise.The very real possibility of meeting life's challenges from a place of grounded wisdom, And growing the quiet strength needed to create a better world. For more on Margaret, her books, teaching, live events, and other offerings please visit margaretcullen.comAnd to preorder your copy of Quiet Strength (coming in March 2026) please visit: https://margaretcullen.com/publications/book/quiet-strengthEnjoying the show? Please rate it wherever you listen to your podcasts!Did you find this episode inspiring? Here are other conversations we think you'll love:On Ordinary Mysticism, Wonder, and Love | Mirabai StarrOn Choosing Love | Mark NepoOn Work, Friendship, and Embracing Impermanence | Parker Palmer & Jerry ColonnaThanks for listening!Support the show

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Zadie Smith returns to talk with Terry Gross about her new collection of essays, 'Dead and Alive.' She reflects on the "nonsense" of generational discourse, being raised by TV, and her obsession with time.Also, Martin Johnson has an appreciation of drummer and composer Jack deJohnette, who died in October. Follow Fresh Air on instagram @nprfreshair, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for gems from the Fresh Air archive, staff recommendations, and a peek behind the scenes.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Kerri Rosenthal is an artist, a businesswoman, a mom, not someone giving up her ambition (is that what we're supposed to be doing at work these days?), someone who's going for it. I watched her this past Saturday stocking pots. I was stacking bedding. I like a woman who doesn't quit, who doesn't quite fit in and who has a drive to make something. Kerri is one of those people. Listen to what she has to say. This is WORK What She Said. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

One of the most powerful and courageous practices you can adopt is to review your year—and this is not just something for a business owner. Reviewing your year or conducting an annual review is a great way to consider what the past year has been about, what you've learned, and you can use that information to chart a path for growth.If the thought of year-end reflection leaves you feeling more anxious than inspired? Use today's podcast episode to give yourself a reset, as I dive into How to Conduct an Annual Review (That Actually Makes You Feel Alive, Not Behind)Learn how to conduct a meaningful, psychology-informed annual review that helps you reconnect with your growth, not your guilt. I'm sharing powerful questions to reflect on your year with honesty instead of judgment, identify invisible progress, release what's no longer aligned, and end with gratitude that actually feels real.This isn't a productivity audit. It's a practice in self-trust, clarity, and compassion — the foundation for setting goals that genuinely fit who you are.

So many of us build our lives around avoiding discomfort — keeping the peace, staying comfortable, and managing our environment instead of truly living in it. But here's the truth: when you spend your life trying not to feel bad, you also cut off your ability to feel good. In this episode, I explore the difference between living to avoid discomfort and living to feel alive. I share personal reflections and how over-drinking often becomes the shortcut we use to feel a spark in a life that's gotten too small. When you stop numbing, your world expands. You start to feel everything again — and that's where your aliveness, joy, and magic live. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why avoiding discomfort leads to a smaller, duller life How alcohol becomes a substitute for feeling alive What real peace feels like (it's not comfort!) How choosing discomfort leads to expansion and confidence Work with me privately by filling out an application HERE: https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lmClick the link to find out how you can join The Founders Club for The Magic House in Portugal:https://www.angelamascenik.com/magichousefounderscircle Join me for a free live class and learn how to make Dry January your most peaceful, powerful reset yet:https://www.angelamascenik.com/dryjanuaryclass2026 Get on the waitlist for my Alive AF! membership:https://www.angelamascenik.com/aliveaf Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Magic House, magic, avoiding discomfort, allowing discomfort, Dry January, Masterclass