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Creativity, rest, and mindset are at the center of this conversation with Natalie Nixon, author of The Creativity Leap and Move, Think, Rest.Natalie Nixon has spent two decades as a creativity strategist advising Fortune 500 companies on innovation strategy — work she calls being a "creative whisperer to the C-Suite." She's the founder of Figure 8 Thinking, and her two books make one connected argument: creativity means toggling between wonder and rigor, and rest isn't procrastination — it's fuel for better thinking.In this conversation, we cover:Rest that looks like nothing: Why Natalie assumed her best thinking — staring out the window, taking a slow walk — was procrastination, and what finally convinced her it wasn't.Wonder and rigor, not "creative types": The real definition of creativity as a toggle everyone already uses, and why "I'm not a creative person" misses the point entirely.The 90-second daydream break: The neuroscience of the default mode network, and how a short, timed pause can unstick a problem that's had you stuck for hours.What her father taught her about rest: A weekly Saturday ritual that was equal parts self-care and discipline — and why the work still got done anyway.Flourishing over productive: Why the right question about AI isn't "how does this make us more productive," but "how does this help us flourish."If your calendar rewards constant output and treats stillness like a red flag, this one's for you.Connect with Natalie:Figure 8 ThinkingConnect with Erik:LinkedInThreadsFacebookBlueskyThis Podcast is Powered By:Brain.fm - 20% off your first monthDescriptDescript 101CastmagicEcammPodpageRodecaster ProGrab Shortcasts from Beyond The To-Do List by Blinkist:http://beyondthetodolist.com/blinkistSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Home. Family. Belonging. Love. What does it mean to have a healthy marriage, a healthy family? Gerry Crete and Theresa Robinson join us to explore that question: “What does a thriving marriage and flourishing in family life look like? We bring in Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, perfectionism, the importance of family members delighting in each other, parents' vows and scripts, how loving children involves more than the will, and the importance of “being with” each other. Check out Theresa Robinson's practice, Greenhouse Counselling, here: https://www.greenhousecounselling.com/ And Dr. Gerry Crete's practice, Transfiguration, is here: https://www.transfiguration.co/ Episode 85 is all about perfectionism: https://youtu.be/bw-zUp2h_TA Check out our Resilient Catholics Community – the RCC offers structured programming to help orthodox Catholic flourish in life by working on our human formation: https://members.soulsandhearts.com/rcc If you are a Catholic therapist, coach, spiritual director, priest, or in another role where you accompany others in their human formation, consider the Formation for Formators Community (FFF). The FFF is all about the personal, human formation of the formator, so that you can better receive and give love in how you accompany others. More here: https://members.soulsandhearts.com/fff And our daily sister podcast, Scripture for Your Inner Outcasts is all about helping our listeners integrate inside, heal from emotional burdens, and grow to flourish in accepting being loved and loving yourself in an ordered way. https://www.youtube.com/@ScriptureForYourInnerOutcasts Key moments: 0:00 The home and family as a human treasure and source of joy4:30 The core question for this podcast series11:10 What does it mean to have a healthy marriage and family?13:30 The importance of the family, the “domestic church”21:00 Parts' expectations for family life – flourishing does not equal perfection25:00 Dr. Peter was a great parent right out of the gate, but then things got much more real. 25:56 Perfectionism in family life – how “the best is the enemy of the good.” Attachment needs and integrity needs in family life. Dr. Gerry wanted to provide his children everything so that they would be happy. 29:41 Eudaimonia is about a life well-lived, not perfection, a place where children can rest in the security of love33:30 Unconditional love in the family vs. a focus on “achievement”36:20 What is flourishing in marriages and family life? 40:42 The importance of joy and delighting in children45:45 How mothers and fathers can parents from a position of self-protection; the importance of pausing49:15 Parents' vows and scripts are often reactions to their experience of their own parents50:53 Parents often take too much responsibility for their children's behavior57:25 Balancing wanting the best for our kids with the need to “let go”1:00:10 Even heroic acts of the will are not enough in loving children10:01:30 How understanding parts make family relationships much easier1:04:20 Self-led parenting1:05:19 Parts language and family life1:09:00 How parts work helps with forgiveness in family life1:18:40 Some reassurances about parenting: how earthy parents are not the primary parents of their children, God's providence is active1:19:20 “Being with children” is more important than solving their problems1:22:30 Reversal with children and identification/counter-identification with parents1:26:00 Earthly parents are secondary parents, redux. God has a plan for every miscue, every mistake. He's willing to rewrite the family symphony, to take on the bad notes and turn them into good notes in His Providence1:28:25 Flourishing in a family is about creating an ecology or environment of worth and delight1:30:20 For each mom to remember that she is a beloved little daughter of God.
In Psalm 52, David contrasts the temporary power of the wicked with the lasting security of those who trust in God's lovingkindness. While the self-reliant will eventually be uprooted, the faithful remain like flourishing olive trees in God's presence. This episode calls us to trust God's justice, rest in His grace, and become a blessing to others.
Ashleigh is joined by our old friend Nat and our new friend Angela to talk about what leaving a same-sex relationship was like for them. Whether you're considering leaving a same-sex relationship in order to follow Jesus, or you're wanting to support someone in that situation, this conversation has something for you. Resources recommended and related Nat and Matt: Mixed-Orientation Marriage (Different Stories #9), Living Out Podcast Support to Grieve, Anne Witton What's Wrong With a Permanent, Faithful, Stable Same-Sex Sexual Relationship?, Ed Shaw What If a Gay, Married Couple, With Children, Become Christians?, Ed Shaw
In deze aflevering ga ik in gesprek met Flora Inghels, auteur van The Flourishing Cycle. We praten over de menstruatiecyclus, hormonen, voeding en hoe meer inzicht in je cyclus je kan helpen om beter te begrijpen wat je lichaam nodig heeft in verschillende fases. Flora deelt haar persoonlijke verhaal, de visie achter haar boek en praktische inzichten waar je meteen iets aan hebt. Als expert op het vlak van onder meer hormonen en stress vind ik dit een zeer waardevol onderwerp voor een boek. Juist omdat er tegenwoordig bijzonder veel aandacht uitgaat naar perimenopauze en menopauze, terwijl de basis vaak begint bij een goed begrip van de cyclus zelf.
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There's no shortage of wellness advice these days, but how do you know what's actually worth your time and money? From menopause supplements to skincare, hair growth, creatine, collagen, and everything in between, it can be hard to separate science from savvy marketing.This week, I'm joined by Shanley Chien, Senior Editor of Health at U.S. News & World Report. With a background in medical research, Shanley specializes in turning complex clinical data into practical, easy-to-understand health advice. She leads the publication's healthy aging coverage, including its 2025 Healthy Aging Survey, and helps identify the top over-the-counter health products based on expert recommendations, not social media trends.Together, we break down what actually works, which wellness products are worth buying, and how to cut through the marketing hype so you can make more informed decisions for your health. Whether you're wondering if creatine is right for you, which drugstore skincare brands dermatologists trust, or if menopause supplements are truly worth the investment, this conversation will help you shop smarter and focus on what really supports healthy aging.For more on Shanley, follow her on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanleypierce/ Read about her on U.S News: https://www.usnews.com/topics/author/shanley-chien Thanks to my Sponsors:Manukora: Head to Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free giftsTumble: For a limited time, get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/FLOURISHING Bubs Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For a limited time, get 20% off your entire order with code FLOURISHING at Bubsnaturals.com Just Ingredients: Visit justingredients.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 20% off your first orderBiOptimizers: Go to Bioptimizers.com/flourishing and use code FLOURISHING at checkout for 15% off your entire order and a free travel-size bottle of Masszymes added to your order automatically. Auri Nutrition: Go to tryauri.com/flourishing to get up to 42% off your first purchase. Keep in Touch:Website: https://dominiquesachse.tv/Book: https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email courtney@dominiquesachse.tv We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mark Wambolt serves as Head of Strategic Partnerships at Eventide, but his journey into faith driven investing began long before his career in finance. Growing up outside Boston, Mark learned the value of hard work alongside his father, a carpenter, while also developing an early fascination with business and investing. As he advanced quickly through the financial industry, achieving levels of success many aspire to, he began wrestling with a deeper question: if following Jesus shapes every part of life, should it also shape the way we invest and steward capital? In this conversation, Mark shares how God used key relationships and pivotal experiences to reshape his understanding of investing as an act of stewardship. He explains how Eventide seeks to help investors move beyond simply avoiding harmful industries toward actively supporting businesses that create genuine human flourishing. Through stories of innovation, entrepreneurship, and long-term Kingdom impact, Mark offers a compelling vision for how capital can be deployed to serve people, strengthen communities, and reflect God's heart for creation. He also challenges common assumptions about success, profit, and control, inviting a more integrated approach to faith and finance. Listen to explore how your investments may become a powerful tool for shaping future generations with intentionality and hope. Major Topics Include: Integrating faith and investing decisions Viewing capital as Kingdom stewardship Redefining success beyond financial gain Avoiding ill-gotten gain in portfolios Investing for human flourishing Embracing businesses that serve people Engaging companies through shareholder influence Balancing giving, impact investing, and returns Supporting community renewal through entrepreneurship Thinking generationally about wealth and influence QUOTES TO REMEMBER “I thought, you know, there's this business investing world, that's my job. And then there's my faith, that's the other side. I kind of had this feeling that never the two shall meet. At that moment, they just collided in the best possible way.” “Yes, we care about what we avoid. But almost more importantly, the avoidance is a step on the journey toward what do we want to own?” “The opportunity that we have as investors is to not just steward capital, but to direct it intentionally.” “There's a reason that what a business creates is called goods and services, because they should be good and they should serve.” “God is a creator. And then he makes man in his image. I believe that reflection is that we too should be creators who make good things.” “When mammon has become the god, it's no longer about goods and services. It's about what can I do operationally to generate the highest return?” “We love business. We just want to make sure it's aimed at goods that are truly good and services that truly serve.” “You can just go through example after example for all of history, even up to the present day, that investors have for hundreds of years shaped the culture that we live in.” “I think that people are waking up to the idea of stewardship.” “Making intentional investment decisions is becoming core to how I serve my clients well.” “What are the investments I can make today that maybe won't pay any dividend for me, but for the next generation and the generation after that, I will be so glad to have made the sacrifice in my life?” “I think there's an incredible opportunity for Christians to pause, think multi-generationally.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Eventide Investments Kingdom Advisors (see our interview with founder, Ron Blue) Why Business Matters to God by Jeff Van Duzer Parker Clay BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Genesis 1:1 | God the Creator “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:27 | Made in God's Image “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” This communication is provided for informational purposes only and expresses views of Eventide Asset Management, LLC (“Eventide”), an investment adviser, and Mark Wambot, Head of Strategic Partnerships. This does not constitute investment advice nor is it a recommendation or offer to purchase or sell or a solicitation to deal in any security or financial product. Eventide does not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice. Eventide's values-based approach to investing may not produce desired results and could result in underperformance compared with other investments. There is no guarantee that any investment will achieve its objectives, generate positive returns, or avoid losses. TAKE A STEP DEEPER On the Finish Line podcast, we are all about stories, seeing how God draws us into generosity over a lifetime. But sometimes these stories can leave us thinking, “What's that next step look like for me?” That's exactly why we've launched a whole new podcast called Applied Generosity which explores the full landscape of the generous life across 7 different dimensions of generosity. Applied Generosity helps make sense of the hundreds of stories we've shared on the Finish Line Podcast to help you find that best next step. If you've been inspired by these stories and want to take things to the next level, check out Applied Generosity anywhere you listen to podcasts or at appliedgenerosity.com.
Ps. James Lalobo Biblical flourishing happens when transformed people become agents of God's restoration, be called Repairer of Broken Walls, restorer of Streets with Dwellings.
Closing out the summer series on the Beatitudes, Pastor Scott Engebretson addresses Matthew 5:10–12: "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Scott unpacks the reality of Christian persecution across the globe while providing necessary perspective on what persecution is—and isn't—for the Western church. Emphasizing that Jesus's vision of flourishing is not an easy, fairytale life, Scott shows how living under the rule of King Jesus and pursuing real righteousness naturally clashes with the values of the world. He challenges us to move beyond silent self-protection and courageously live out our faith, asking whether we are truly willing to risk social discomfort, lost friendships, or cultural pushback for the sake of Jesus. For more information about the church, please visit northwestvineyard.org.
Series: 2026 - Summer Series, Flourishing in Faith: The Life God GrowsService: Summer SeriesType: Bible MessageSpeaker: Bill Sanchez
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When many people hear the word justice, they think of courtrooms, laws, or political debates. Those ideas are part of justice, but Scripture offers a much broader vision. Justin Lonas, Senior Director of Foundational Products and Regional Partnerships at the Chalmers Center, helps churches and ministries think biblically about poverty, generosity, restoration, and justice. He joins the show today as part of our financial virtues series to explain that biblical justice is not merely a political slogan or legal principle. It is a way of life shaped by righteousness, mercy, and love of neighbor. Because money affects nearly every part of our lives together, justice has profound implications for how we earn, spend, save, give, invest, hire, and lend. Justice as God Intended It In Scripture, justice includes holding wrongdoers accountable, protecting the innocent, and maintaining public order. But it also includes restoration—putting things right when people or relationships have been harmed. The Bible's vision of justice is rooted in shalom: the wholeness and flourishing that exist when people live in right relationship with God, one another, themselves, and creation. The Hebrew word often translated as “justice” is mishpat. A closely related word, tzedakah, is usually translated as “righteousness.” Scripture frequently places the two ideas side by side, like in Psalm 89:14: “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.” Modern culture often separates these concepts. Justice is treated as a public or legal matter, while righteousness is viewed as a matter of private morality. Scripture does not divide them so neatly. Both flow from the character of God, and both should characterize His people. Justice is not merely about demanding our rights. It also calls us to recognize our responsibilities toward others. Why Justice Is a Financial Issue Every financial decision affects someone. The way we earn money affects employees, customers, vendors, and communities. The way we spend it supports particular businesses and practices. The way we invest provides capital to certain companies and industries. Even the way we save, lend, hire, or purchase services can influence others' well-being. That means biblical stewardship cannot be reduced to personal wealth accumulation or individual financial responsibility. Those matters are important, but God's concern is broader than our personal balance sheets. Scripture teaches that God owns everything. The land, our abilities, the opportunities before us, and the resources produced through our work all ultimately belong to Him. Wealth is not something we create entirely by ourselves; it is received within a world God made and sustains. Because God owns it all, we cannot separate our economic lives from His concern for righteousness, mercy, and justice. More Than Simple Fairness Justice is sometimes reduced to treating everyone exactly the same. But biblical justice goes beyond simple fairness. People experience hardship for many reasons. Sometimes poverty is connected to unwise personal decisions. At other times, it results from exploitation, illness, disability, family instability, limited opportunity, or the broader brokenness of the world. Poverty is complex because the effects of sin are complex. When justice is viewed only through the lens of personal merit, we may conclude that everyone simply receives what they have earned. That perspective can cause us to overlook the different burdens people carry and the obstacles they face. Biblical justice invites us to consider not only what people deserve, but also how we can pursue restoration, extend mercy, and help our neighbors flourish. That does not mean ignoring personal responsibility. It means recognizing that Scripture calls us to hold responsibility and compassion together. Poverty and Broken Relationships The Chalmers Center emphasizes that poverty is not merely a lack of money or possessions. It is often connected to broken relationships. God created human beings to live in four fundamental relationships: with God, with ourselves, with others, and with creation. When sin entered the world, each of those relationships was damaged. Our relationship with God was broken. Our understanding of our own dignity and identity became distorted. Our relationships with others became vulnerable to conflict, injustice, and exploitation. Even our relationship with work and creation became marked by frustration. As Lonas puts it, broken people create broken systems, and broken systems can contribute further to human brokenness. But the gospel offers real hope. Jesus is restoring people to God and will one day make all things new. His work does not merely affect our “spiritual lives.” It begins transforming every part of life, including how we use money, conduct business, serve our communities, and relate to our neighbors. Financial stewardship, therefore, becomes one way we participate in God's work of restoration—not as saviors, but as faithful servants who reflect His character. Practicing Justice Through Everyday Decisions Biblical justice may sound like a large or abstract concept, but it often takes shape through ordinary financial choices. Consider where your money goes. Instead of looking only for the lowest price or the greatest personal benefit, ask whether some of your spending could strengthen your community or create opportunities for others. That might mean purchasing from a small local business, supporting a family working to establish itself in your neighborhood, or hiring someone who needs an opportunity to develop new skills. Business owners may be able to offer second chances to people who have struggled to find employment due to a criminal record or a difficult past. Churches and families may be able to use repairs, maintenance, or other projects as opportunities to build relationships with people in their communities. Justice can also influence how employers set wages, how lenders treat borrowers, how investors evaluate companies, and how consumers consider the people behind the products they purchase. The goal is not to make every financial decision perfectly. We often lack complete information, and our choices involve competing responsibilities. The goal is to become more attentive to how our financial lives affect our neighbors. Becoming Allies, Not Merely Helpers People experiencing poverty do not simply need outsiders to arrive with answers. They need relationships, community, dignity, and opportunities to contribute. Rather than viewing ourselves only as helpers, we can learn to become allies—people willing to listen, build relationships, share life, and work alongside others. This approach also reminds us that the relationship is not one-sided. People on the economic margins have wisdom, gifts, experiences, and perspectives that the broader community needs. Flourishing rarely happens in isolation. God created us to depend on Him and live in community with one another. Justice recognizes that our well-being is connected to the well-being of our neighbors. Biblical justice is not merely an idea to affirm. It is a way of ordering our relationships and resources under God. As we seek to earn, spend, give, and invest faithfully, our financial decisions can become tangible expressions of righteousness, mercy, and love. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: I'll begin drawing my full Social Security benefit in December. How much can I earn without affecting my benefits or creating a tax issue? My husband and I have been married 55 years and have tithed throughout our marriage. We're now over 65, drawing Social Security, working part-time, and receiving some investment income. We still tithe on all of it, but I'm wondering: biblically speaking, is there guidance on giving from Social Security income if we already tithed on the income we earned before retirement? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) Chalmers Center Helping Without Hurting Series Tithing in Retirement: A Thoughtful Framework by Anthony Saffer (Article in Faithful Steward, Issue 6 Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob West Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA) FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every weekday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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In today's teaching text Pastor Benjer walks us through Exodus 16, where beneath Israel's complaint about bread was a deeper longing for safety, predictability, and control. Yet instead of simply satisfying their hunger, God gives His people daily manna—revealing that beneath every need is an even deeper need. The manna in Exodus points us to Jesus, the true Bread of Life, who meets the need beneath the need: Himself. The invitation of the gospel isn't to place our trust in predictable circumstances, but in the God who faithfully provides exactly what we need, one day at a time. Come and Seek the Lord with Us www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visit
In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I'm joined by Joan Lunden for a conversation about the moments that shaped her extraordinary career and the lessons she's carried into this next chapter of life. We talk about breaking into a male-dominated television industry with no experience, why she's always believed in saying "yes" before feeling ready, and how learning on the job became one of the greatest keys to her success.Joan is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, television host, and motivational speaker who has been a trusted voice in American homes for more than 50 years. As the longest-running female host of Good Morning America, she broke barriers in broadcast journalism and has continued to inspire millions through her resilience, reinvention, and advocacy for women's health.We also discuss what happened after she left Good Morning America, why purpose became more important than prestige, how her breast cancer diagnosis led her into advocacy, and why she's become such a strong believer in cultivating female friendships later in life. This conversation is full of practical wisdom about staying open to new opportunities, embracing reinvention, and continuing to find meaning and purpose long after the career chapter you thought would define you.For more on Joan, follow her on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoanLunden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjoanlunden Buy her memoir, Life Beyond the Script: https://www.amazon.com/JOAN-Beyond-Script-Joan-Lunden/dp/1637634927 Website: https://joanlunden.com/ Thanks to my Sponsors:Quince: Go to Quince.com/flourishing for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsQualia Life Sciences: Go to qualialife.com/FLOURISHING for 50% off. Use code FLOURISHING for an additional 15% off your orderBranch Basics: Use code OVER50 for 15% off the Premium Starter Kit at BranchBasics.com Puori: Use code FLOURISHING at puori.com/FLOURISHING to get 32% off your first Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein order when you start a subscription OneSkin: For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code FLOURISHING at oneskin.co/FLOURISHING Alloy: Visit myalloy.com and use code FLOURISHING for $20 off your first orderSarah Creal Beauty: Visit Sarahcrealbeauty.com/flourishing for 15% off your first order of luxurious, high-performance beauty that actually makes your routine simpler and works better for you now. Keep in Touch:Website: https://dominiquesachse.tv/Book: https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email courtney@dominiquesachse.tv We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
“Every human being comes equipped with the capacity to flourish,” says Richard Davidson, Ph.D. Davidson is the William James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Founder and Director of the Center for Healthy Minds. He is best known for his groundbreaking work studying emotion and the brain. A friend and confidante of the Dalai Lama, he is a highly sought after expert and speaker, leading conversations on wellbeing on international stages such as the World Economic Forum, where he served on the Global Council on Mental Health. In 2014, Davidson founded Humin (formerly Healthy Minds Innovations), a global nonprofit on a mission to make wellbeing real by translating science into action. 00:00 - What it means to flourish 05:48 - Using your mind intentionally 09:46 - Why informal practice works just as well 11:50 - A mindful walk 14:21 - The biology of loneliness 17:15 - The narrative you carry about yourself 20:38 - Mental reps & neuroplasticity 23:54 - Connecting purpose to small tasks 28:25 - The free Healthy Minds app 31:02 - How fast the brain actually changes 36:48 - Inflammation, dementia, & longevity 38:53 - Davidson's morning & evening ritual 43:13 - Setting kids up to flourish 44:43 - How a volleyball team connects Referenced in the episode: The Healthy Minds app: https://www.humin.org/wellbeing-tools/app For more about Davidson, visit: https://www.richardjdavidson.com/ Purchase his book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1668066238/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?tag=mind0a3-20 We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us Fan Mail Why God's Design Was Always Bigger Than You What if God's ultimate purpose for your marriage isn't simply your happiness—but His glory?In this final episode of the series, we discover that marriage has always been about something greater than two people. Through Ephesians 5, you'll see how God's design for husbands and wives is a living picture of Christ's love for His Church. When we stop making marriage about ourselves and start making it about revealing Jesus, everything changes. Flourishing isn't the goal—it's the fruit of lives surrendered to God's authority and committed to displaying the Gospel to the world. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect.
Continuing the summer series on the Beatitudes, Pastor Hannah Engebretson explores Matthew 5:9: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Opening with a lighthearted look at a 20-year marital compromise, Hannah dives into the profound difference between simply being a "peacekeeper" who avoids conflict at all costs and being an active "peacemaker" who courageously steps into tension to bring about healing and wholeness. Drawing lessons from modern culture, the story of Joseph in Genesis, and Jesus's own teachings, she illustrates that peacemaking is not a passive personality trait—it is the costly, active evidence of God's grace and peace at work within our lives. For more information about the church, please visit northwestvineyard.org.
In this live conversation recorded at Esalen in the spring of 2026, author Robert Moor joins Andrew Castle, weaver of Esalen's Treenet, to explore the ideas at the heart of Moor's new book, In Trees. Moor describes trees as a way of being: branching outward into curiosity and experimentation, pruning what no longer works, adapting around difficulty, and remaining deeply rooted in place and relationship. Together, Moor and Castle consider what it means to “stay branchy” in a culture that increasingly pushes people toward specialization, simplification, productivity, and extraction. Moor proposes that the trunk of a meaningful life may be found in co-flourishing—the long, slow practice of flourishing with others over time. Robert Moor is the author of On Trails and In Trees. https://www.robertmoor.com/
Evolve while you sleep. These affirmations build a "can-do" growth mindset, ensuring you see every obstacle as a valuable opportunity for personal expansion. Unwind now with our positive sleep affirmations podcast. Our soothing affirmations relax the mind and prepare the body for rest. Hit play, and drift into Good Sleep... Listen to more positive sleep affirmations by subscribing to the audio podcast in your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-sleep-positive-affirmations/id1704608129 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OuJvYoprqh7nPK44ZsdKE And start your morning with Optimal Living Daily! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-living-daily-mental-health-motivation/id1067688314 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hygb4nGhNhlLn4pBnN00j?si=ca60dcfd758b44b4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4: E1 The Flourishing Therapreneur - Returning to creativity after challenges and integrating your lived experiences for business and professional clarity Claire returns after a 3 year hiatus and includes listeners in the process of leaning into creativity after challenges. Creating an onramp for conversations around medical complications, life transitions and letting go of old versions of your business and embracing new seasons of growth and change. Cultivating the beginning of season 4 - this season will be filled with guests and honest conversations around business growth and grit. When the parallel of life you live and challenges that come, create more clarity and dimension to the heartbeat of your practice or entrepreneurial endeavors. Let's dive in! Want to learn more? hello@theflourishingtherapreneur.com www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com sign up for a monthly membership for business consultation groups $120 a month for unlimited access $60 a group for drop in drop in and find respite as needed, recalibrate, rest and reconnect with your heartbeat for your business let's flourish, together. Claire Blakey, MA, LMFT, PMH-C Claire has a background n PR + marketing, was a CAMFT leader for 10+ years, built a cash pay private practice with two locations, clinical supervisor, adjunct professor at Pepperdine, founder of The Flourishing Therapreneur©,business consultant, podcast host and course creator for therapists who want to create impact outside the therapy room | theflourishingtherapreneur.com | thrivetherapysb.com
Evolve while you sleep. These affirmations build a "can-do" growth mindset, ensuring you see every obstacle as a valuable opportunity for personal expansion. Unwind now with our positive sleep affirmations podcast. Our soothing affirmations relax the mind and prepare the body for rest. Hit play, and drift into Good Sleep... Listen to more positive sleep affirmations by subscribing to the audio podcast in your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-sleep-positive-affirmations/id1704608129 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OuJvYoprqh7nPK44ZsdKE And start your morning with Optimal Living Daily! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-living-daily-mental-health-motivation/id1067688314 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hygb4nGhNhlLn4pBnN00j?si=ca60dcfd758b44b4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ed and Adam are joined by our new friend Tom to talk about the times when their experiences of same-sex attraction make them want to give up on their faith. What keeps them going in these times? Resources mentioned and relatedPsalms 63 and 73 (Bible Encouragements #3), Living Out Podcast The Intimacy Deficit by Ed Shaw Exploring the Intimacy Deficit, Living Out Podcast
Series: 2026 - Summer Series, Flourishing in Faith: The Life God GrowsService: Summer SeriesType: Bible MessageSpeaker: Jesse Roberts
Ann sits down with Dr. Kristen Padilla (director of Baylor University's Center for Disability & Flourishing) and Kari Maddox (program manager for "Raising Texas Voices") to discuss Disability Pride Month. Features musical performances from "The Zack Owen Show".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
https://takingthelandpodcast.comFaithfulness is one of the greatest virtues in the Christian life, yet it is often overlooked in a culture obsessed with success, recognition, and achievement.PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION for WORLD EVANGELISM:• NO ADS, Early releases, Full-Length Testimony Tuesdays• Subscribe for only $3/month on Supercast: https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/• Subscribe for only $3.99/month on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe• Subscribe for only $4.99/month on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4owjo5ZIn this classic message, Pastor Wayman Mitchell teaches from 2 Timothy 2:2, showing that God measures our lives not by fame or influence, but by faithfulness. Through biblical examples, practical ministry lessons, and inspiring stories from Mother Teresa, William Booth, and decades of pastoral experience, he challenges every believer to become someone God can trust.Whether you are young or old, new to the faith or have served God for decades, this sermon will encourage you to find your place in God's kingdom and remain faithful until the end.Chapters00:00 Introduction: The Call to Faithfulness02:03 The Virtue of Faithfulness in the Bible04:03 Parables of Stewardship: Faithfulness Over Quantity05:58 Faithfulness in Discipleship and Finishing Well07:52 Serving in Small Things: The Key to Larger Responsibilities09:48 Examples of Faithfulness: Mother Teresa and William Booth12:13 The Role of Older Saints in Ministry14:08 Practical Ministry Opportunities for All Ages16:11 Creating a Culture of Discipleship18:07 Reviving Stagnant Congregations20:03 The Promise of Flourishing in Old Age22:02 The Importance of Church Attendance and Community23:57 Historical Impact of Christian Ministries26:10 The Legacy of Faithful Service27:47 Conclusion: Embrace Faithfulness in Your LifeShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at:• Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b• Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v
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Over half of us identify as generalists and most workplaces still aren't built for us.Siobhán O'Riordan, founder of Big Sea Strategies and author of Reframe, joins Ashish Kothari to make the case that in a world changing faster than any playbook, the "ubiquitous and yet unseen" generalist is exactly the talent leaders need.She shares the story behind her own pattern of "crushing it or crashing out," why fit beats effort every time, and three concrete moves any generalist can use to name their value and thrive in a system wired for specialists: know your value from the outside in, manage up to make it visible, and protect your range by saying no on purpose. A conversation for anyone who has ever felt like they didn't fit the org chart and for the leaders who keep losing their most adaptive people.What You Will Learn:Flourishing is a fit problem, not an effort problem.The same person, bringing the same energy, can thrive in one role and be shown the door in another. Before you push harder, examine the context: do you have the freedom, authority, and cover to do what you actually do well?Generalists are defined externally so define yourself first.Specialists come with built-in expectations; generalists don't. Ask five to ten colleagues what value you brought them, then learn to name how you think out loud: "I'm someone who sees patterns and gaps."Control your talents, or they will boss you around.A room full of ideas is a liability if you dump all 100. Know your strengths, bring the best three, and pair with people (and AI) who turn ideas into finished work. Generalists cannot work alone.In a fast-changing world, generalists lead adaptation.As "expert practitioners," they test, connect dots, and absorb the risk specialists can't. Think of the hospitalist who knows enough about every specialty to prioritize care for one whole patient.To thrive in a specialist world, get strategic.Know your value, stay connected to other generalists, and get smart about what you say no to. Don't fight gravity, build specialization where you must, and augment your gaps with technology and partnership.Episode Chapters: 00:00 Why fit matters more than effort01:08 Flourishing starts with self-knowledge03:40 What actually defines a generalist11:18 Expert practitioners and the hospitalist metaphor16:19 Crushing it or crashing out: Siobhán's story23:56 Context, freedom, and the right roles for generalists29:46 Turning curiosity into disciplined value34:36 How AI powers the one-person unicorn35:02 From seeing the pattern to naming it41:50 Thriving as a generalist in a specialist world44:44 Three moves you can make todayResources:Connect with the GuestLinkedIn: Siobhán O'RiordanRecommended Reading: ReframeHow Generalists Thrive in a Changing WorldConnect with the HostLinkedIn: Ashish KothariWebsite: Happiness SquadBook: Hardwired For HappinessTEDx: How to make flourishing your competitive edgeYouTube: Happiness Squad ChannelIf this conversation sparked something for you, please subscribe and leave a review, it takes 30 seconds and helps more people discover the show.
In today's teaching from Exodus 15, we walk through the first song recorded in Scripture. Before God gave Israel the 10 commandments or led them into the Promised Land, He gave them a new refrain: "The Lord is my strength, my song, and has become my salvation." The song of Moses reminds us that worship isn't just expressing what we feel it's rehearsing what is true. God replaces the songs that our past, our culture, and the enemy sings over us, by becoming our strength, our song, and salvation. Like every story in Exodus it points us to Jesus, the greater Deliverer who leads us into His healing. Come and Seek the Lord With Us www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visit
When colleges and universities think about student well-being, the conversation often begins and ends with counseling centers. But what if student well-being is much broader than mental health services alone? In this episode of On Campus, Dr. Maithreyi Gopalan, Associate Professor at the University of Oregon, for a discussion about how institutions can build a campus-wide approach to student well-being by focusing on belonging, connection, and student flourishing. Based on her research, Dr. Gopalan explains why a student's sense of belonging is strongly connected to persistence, graduation, academic success, and mental health outcomes. The conversation explores practical strategies for higher education leaders, including measuring belonging as an institutional outcome, conducting regular student pulse checks, strengthening advising and first-year experiences, and creating meaningful connections throughout the student journey. Dr. Gopalan also discusses the role faculty play as "first responders" in supporting students, the importance of equity-centered well-being initiatives, and why institutions must move beyond reactive approaches to create environments where all students can thrive. Whether you're a student affairs professional, faculty member, administrator, or higher education leader, this episode offers research-based insights for building a more supportive and successful campus community. Resources Gopalan, M., & Brady, S. T. (2020). College Students' Sense of Belonging: A National Perspective. Educational Researcher, 49(2), 134 137. https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189X19897622___.YzJ1OmNpdGlwcm9ncmFtMTpjOm86NjgwOGY4OTBmZjYyNzJkNjA4YjdkM2YwMDYwMTgyODY6NzowMzMxOjYxYmQ2ZGQxMTU1N2ExYzI5YmVmYTQ0MmYyNGMxNmE4M2YzMmMzZjUwMmU4YWZjOWRiNWFjYWJjMmU5MDQ3NjQ6dDpUOkY Gopalan, M., Linden-Carmichael, A. Lanza, S. (2022). College Students' Sense of Belonging and Mental Health Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, Journal of Adolescent Health, 70(2), 228-233. https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2021.10.010___.YzJ1OmNpdGlwcm9ncmFtMTpjOm86NjgwOGY4OTBmZjYyNzJkNjA4YjdkM2YwMDYwMTgyODY6NzpjOTJiOjRmN2IxNTc1Mjc3MWIxYmYxZjA5MDIzNDIyZDcwN2FiY2E2ZmExYzgwZmMxNjdhZGQ2MmE1ZTFlMWZlYWY1OWY6dDpUOkY Murphy, M.C., Gopalan, M., Carter, E. R., Emerson, K. T. U., Bottoms, B. L., and Walton, G.M., (2020). A customized belonging intervention improves retention of socially disadvantaged students at a broad-access university Science Advances, 6(29). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aba4677 Walton, & Cohen. (2007). A question of belonging: Race, social fit, and achievement. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92(1), 82. https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.92.1.82___.YzJ1OmNpdGlwcm9ncmFtMTpjOm86NjgwOGY4OTBmZjYyNzJkNjA4YjdkM2YwMDYwMTgyODY6NzpiZmI3OmM5YmYwYTY2YmE3ZGQxMzY0MzM1ZTg2OWIwYjBkNTZmYzNmMGEyNzhkMmQ5ZThiZGEzZTc2M2ZiZTY0NDkzMjA6dDpUOkY
Send us Fan MailWhy do we ask God to restore what we're unwilling to surrender?In this episode, we're opening the book of Judges to uncover a sobering pattern: partial obedience always leads to compromise. The Israelites entered the Promised Land but refused to fully obey God's commands, and one generation later they had forgotten the Lord and were living according to their own ways. What does this have to do with marriage? More than you think. If we're praying for God's blessing while resisting His authority, we're building on the wrong foundation. Flourishing begins with conviction, confession, repentance, and wholehearted obedience. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect.
For nearly three decades, Sarah Creal has helped shape the beauty industry from behind the scenes, developing products for iconic brands like Prada Beauty, Tom Ford, Bobbi Brown, and Victoria Beckham Beauty. Now, she's using everything she's learned to create makeup specifically designed for women over 40.In today's episode, Sarah shares her journey from luxury beauty product developer to founder, the research that goes into formulating products for changing skin, and why so much makeup on the market isn't built with midlife women in mind. We also discuss the biggest beauty challenges women face as they age, from hydration and complexion products to smudging eyeliner and mascara, and the simple formulation changes that can make all the difference. Plus, Sarah opens up about the highs and lows of building her own brand and the mission to help women over 40 feel seen, supported, and beautiful.For more on Sarah, follow her on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.creal/?hl=en Website: Visit www.sarahcrealbeauty.com/flourishing for 15% off your first order of luxurious, high-performance beauty that actually makes your routine simpler and works better for you now.Shop Sarah Creal at Sephora: https://www.sephora.com/brand/sarah-creal Thanks to my Sponsors:Honeylove: Save 20% off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/OVER50 #honeylovepodAttn Grace: Visit attngrace.com/discount/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 20% offLeesa: Go to Leesa.com for 25% off PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code OVER 50Manukora: Head to Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter KitJones Road Beauty: Receive a FREE full-sized mascara on your first purchase when you head to Jonesroadbeauty.com and use code FLOURISHING at checkoutNutrafol: Visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code FLOURISHING for $10 off your first month's subscription and free shippingKeep in Touch:Website: https://dominiquesachse.tv/Book: https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email courtney@dominiquesachse.tv We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sunday AM Worship - 07/12/2026
God's way of doing things is better.Preached July 12, 2026Pastor Aaron Frasier
00:00 My Video on the Mile High Club Was Demonetized & Age-Gated 03:25 My House Was Slowly Being Flooded 04:23 My CS2 Inventory's Worth Skyrocketed! 05:36 The Exercises I Do for Better Health and Longevity 06:21 The Differences in Taxation Within Usa's States 08:19 What an Unfortunate Series of Mistakes 09:58 My Content Was Accidentally Successful on Facebook 12:11 Flourishing on Facebook, Frustration on TikTok... 16:15 12 Million Dollars for the Life of a Random Person 17:22 The Facts About Aunt Denise That You Don't Know 19:02 Recognized in the Taylor while on a Unnecessary Diet
Learning to delight in Jesus is the way to a flourishing life.
Veronique de Rugy uses a 700-year-old Siena fresco to discuss the virtues of good governance. The artwork illustrates that a flourishing society requires the rule of law and justice. She cautions that modern industrial policies and government cronyism represent the same arbitrary governance the fresco warns against. (16)TUSCANY POSTCARD
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How are you mothering in your home? Are you wilting? Just surviving? Or flourishing? Today we begin a new series, discussing how you can go from wilting to flourishing. Psalm 128:3 states: "Your wife will be like a fruitful vine, FLOURISHING within your home."
Daniel Coyle: Flourish Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, which was named Best Business Book of the Year by Bloomberg, BookPal, and Business Insider. He has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. His newest book is Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment (Amazon, Bookshop)*. When teams really thrive, it isn't about luck or simply optimizing systems. Instead, it's about intentionally creating spaces for connection, agency, and shared growth. In this conversation, Daniel and I discuss where to begin to help a team flourish. Key Points Life (and leadership) is treasure creation, not a treasure hunt. Flourishing environments encourage experimentation, agency, and even mistakes, allowing ownership and innovation to thrive. If leaders think like designers, using questions and constraints, they will more likely unlock people's full potential. Simple acts such as little “thank you's” build psychological safety and lay the foundation for flourishing groups. Some of the world's greatest innovations emerged from environments that welcomed surprise, cross-pollination, and flexibility. Value the art of asking good questions over having all the answers. Resources Mentioned Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment by Daniel Coyle (Amazon, Bookshop)* Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes What Innovative Leaders Do Differently, with Linda Hill (episode 774) How to Help People Flourish, with Marcus Buckingham (episode 778) The Counterintuitive Secret to Creativity and Focus, with David Epstein (episode 789) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.
In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I'm reflecting on one of the greatest lessons I took away from my recent tour: the incredible power of female connection. As we move through midlife, many of us experience shifts in our relationships, our families, and our sense of community. I share insights on healing trust, embracing vulnerability, and why community is essential to healthy aging. I also share practical ways to meet like-minded women, the power of saying yes to uncomfortable experiences, and how faith, service, and shared experiences can help us build intentional community.Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Thanks to my Sponsors:Medik8: Visit Medik8.us and use code Flourishing20 to save 20% off your first orderLife Pro: For a limited time, get $20 off the Waver Vibration Plate plus Free Shipping with code OVER50 at lifeprofitness.com Manukora: Head to Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit. Attn Grace: Visit www.attngrace.com/discount/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 20% offAuri Nutrition: Visit tryauri.com/flourishing for up to 42% off your first purchaseMud/Wtr: Go to mudwtr.com/OVER50 and use code OVER50 for 43% off your orderSarah Creal Beauty: Visit www.sarahcrealbeauty.com/flourishing for 15% off your first order of luxurious, high-performance beauty that actually makes your routine simpler and works better for you now.Keep in Touch:Website: https://dominiquesachse.tv/Book: https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvInterested in being featured as a guest? Please email courtney@dominiquesachse.tv We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The concluding chapters of Revelation provide a vision of what it means to flourish. This vision is of a holy city, one that is built around the presence of God. There we discover the ultimate foundation of human flourishing, the meaning of all life.
In today's episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I'm joined by Dr. Pam Theriot, an optometrist, author, and dry eye specialist with more than 20 years of experience in eye care. Dr. Pam leads the Dry Eye Relief Center at Lusk Eye Specialists in Louisiana and, after experiencing her own struggles with dry eye early in her career, made it her mission to help others find lasting relief and restore comfort, confidence, and clarity. Together, we explore why dry eye has become increasingly common and how menopause, hormone replacement therapy, inflammation, and screen time may all be contributing factors. Dr. Pam explains what's actually happening inside the eye when dry eye develops, how to choose the right eye drops, and the treatment options available when over-the-counter solutions aren't enough.We also dive into the beauty habits that may be harming our eyes, her thoughts on castor oil, radiofrequency treatments, IPL for rosacea, and the daily habits that can help protect our vision and support healthy aging for years to come.For more on Dr. Pam, follow her on:Website: www.pamtheriot.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pam.theriot/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alleviatedryeyewithdr.T TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pamtheriot6 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pamtheriot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FDryEyeReliefDoctors Get the Beauty Guide for Sensitive Eyes: https://www.pamtheriot.com/remover Thanks to my Sponsors:Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/OVER to take an additional 10% off using code OVER on your next purchaseBranch Basics: Whether you're going all-in on safe cleaning swaps or just starting small, find Branch Basics at Target and Target.com todayVeracity Selfcare: For up to 65% off your order, head to VeracityHealth.co and use code FLOURISHINGBiOptimizers: Go to bioptimizers.com/flourishing and use code FLOURISHING for 15% off your entire order + a free travel size bottle of Masszymes added to your order automatically when you use my exclusive code FLOURISHING AttnGrace: Visit www.attngrace.com/discount/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 20% off.Life Pro: Visit lifeprofitness.com and use code OVER50 for $20 off the Waver Vibration Plate plus Free ShippingKeep in Touch:Website: https://dominiquesachse.tv/Book: https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email courtney@dominiquesachse.tv We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Description: As part of our Freedom & Flourishing series this Pride Month, we're revisiting the most downloaded episode in the history of For the Love—a conversation that has continued to ripple through families, friendships, and faith communities for years after it first aired.Six years ago, Jen sat down with her daughter Sydney to hand her the microphone and invite her to tell her own story in her own words. What followed was a brave, tender, and deeply honest conversation about growing up gay in the church, loving Jesus while feeling afraid and alone, and finding the courage to embrace the fullness of who you are.Sydney shares what it was like to navigate faith and identity as a young person, the messages she received from churches and Christian leaders, and the real impact those messages have on LGBTQIA+ kids sitting quietly in pews every Sunday. Together, Jen and Sydney discuss what true allyship requires, why affirmation matters, and how we can create homes, communities, and faith spaces where people are cherished exactly as they are.In this episode:Sydney shares her journey of growing up gay within a Christian family and faith communityA candid conversation about faith, identity, and belongingWhat churches and Christian leaders need to understand about LGBTQIA+ youthWhy allyship requires more than acceptance—it requires actionA call to advocate for and protect transgender people, who often face the greatest vulnerabilityHow creating safe, welcoming spaces helps all people flourishContent Note: This episode includes discussion of the mental health challenges, isolation, and discrimination often experienced by LGBTQIA+ youth.Thought-provoking Quotes:"I was just scared, and alone. And I wanted to have it all. I wanted to have my family, and God, and my future. And I didn't think I'd be able to have it all." — Sydney Hatmaker"It doesn't matter how loving you are, or what emphasis on Scripture you come with. That's not enough if you're not fully accepting them as children of God." — Sydney Hatmaker"The biggest act of allyship you can make is using your voice in places where marginalized people feel less safe." — Sydney HatmakerResources Mentioned in This Episode:This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel — https://www.lauriefrankel.net/this-is-how-it-always-is.htmlHuman Rights Campaign LGBTQ+ Youth Research — https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/reports/collections/youth-report-collectionHRC & University of Connecticut LGBTQ+ Youth Study — https://reports.hrc.org/2023-lgbtq-youth-reportConnect with Jen!Website: https://jenhatmaker.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerTwitter: https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/Facebook: https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmakerThe For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.