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Send us a textWhat if unlocking emotional freedom was as simple as letting go of what no longer serves you? This episode features an enlightening conversation with the insightful Adam De Vaney, a clinical social worker and master of the emotion code. Adam guides us through the remarkable journey of identifying and releasing repressed emotions, which can often sabotage our personal growth and well-being. Through practical strategies and heartfelt stories, we learn how recognizing and freeing ourselves from these emotional blocks can lead to profound transformations both internally and externally.In this episode, we dive into:The journey of identifying and letting go of repressed emotionsHow emotional blocks sabotage personal growth and well-beingPractical strategies for recognizing and releasing emotional baggageAdam's mentor Steve, and his courageous battle with childhood emotional repression and its impact on his adult lifeThe life-changing retreat that helped Steve overcome significant health challengesAdam's personal transformative discoveries through works like Power vs. Force and the documentary E-MotionThe dynamics of empathy and emotional absorptionTechniques to maintain emotional balance amidst life's demandsThe role of the Life's Work Holistic Learning Center in empowering emotional freedomAnd so much more!You will love this episode if:You feel stuck in patterns of self-doubt or emotional overwhelm.You struggle to let go of past experiences that still affect your present.You find it challenging to maintain emotional energy amidst life's demands.You're curious about how emotional release can improve your physical and mental health.You're seeking practical tools to break through emotional barriers and embrace personal growth.This episode offers valuable insights, compelling stories, and actionable strategies to help you achieve emotional freedom and create a more balanced, fulfilling life.If you'd like to learn more about The Emotion Code, or get in touch with Adam, you can do so by heading too Adam's website, or learn more from his 'Loving Our Life's Work' podcast.We love to hear from you! Please send us your feedback and questions via the text link at the top of the show notes, or DM us on Instagram You can connect with our community, connect with us on social media and find valuable (FREE) resources on our website www.eqnation.org

What a privilege it is to be an American citizen, really an unbelievable privilege.If you study the history of mankind, the rise of nations, the rulership of kings and queens, and dictators, and judges, and you look at the role of common human beings like you and me, in short if you compare America to any other nation in the history of mankind, there is none like her, NONE AT ALL!We are a nation based on democracy and freedom. We were founded by patriots and forefathers who knew that there was nothing, NOTHING that equaled the fundamental human priority of:FREEDOMand the building of a nation to protect, preserve, and defend FREEDOM. Our forefathers, constitutionalists, gave us a nation which they termed a REPUBLIC, a nation with constitutional protections which, no matter who was elected at any level of government, would make certain that every citizen of this great new country would enjoy the rights and freedoms, those inalienable ones divinely determined, no matter who exercised power.Our forefathers who gave us our beloved constitution and politically structured this great country counted upon the fact that WE THE PEOPLE would be lovers of freedom, even as they were. They believed that anyone who became an American citizen and had the privilege of living in America would have the blood of patriots coursing through their veins, and would do anything and everything, even willing to shed that blood, if necessary, in order to protect this great country and the freedoms which it offered. They believed that we would believe, like Patrick Henry, who said:“GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH!”Our forefathers counted upon us to be the ultimate checks and balances holding individuals, departments, and all of government accountable, voting them out, convicting them of high crimes where necessary, and never letting any government or governmental official take away any constitutionally guaranteed freedoms including and especially the precious freedoms of the First Amendment of our Constitution. They believed that real Americans would step up and with all their might, protect the freedom of religion, and protect the freedom of speech, especially the freedom of speech, and the freedom of the press, and the right to petition our government and be heard, and to assemble in lawful groups at any time, especially churches, to discuss, worship, or otherwise socialize. Our forefathers codified that belief in our constitution, believing We The People would never take those previous rights and freedoms for granted, never assume that they would always be there whether or not we were actively involved in their protection. Those real patriots would today be shocked, utterly dismayed, broken in mind and spirit should they be able to see how We The People have put our great country in such danger, such risk of loss of the fundamental pillars of our great society.Not only is there seemingly a lack of concern among so many citizens regardless of belief, but also Christian citizens who wish no involvement in politics. But, says the Billy Graham organization, you cannot separate politics from the Bible. The Old Testament is immersed in politics. It is about God creating nations, ordaining kings and kingdoms and rulers, and with prophets rebuking kings. That is politics.And our Lord admonishes us to render under Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to make certain, as citizens, that all governments and rulers work for the good of the nation and its people. It is therefore, so very many believe, the DUTY of every Christian to be involved in politics, to make certain they function for the good, for justice for all, for righteousness, for equality, and to know that God himself created all men and women equal without divine preference or prejudice, and we the people should make certain those intentions and priorities of the creator of our universe, of all things, and of us, are carried out. THAT SURELY INCLUDES OUR FULL INVOLVEMENT IN POLITICS!The Apostle Paul says in I Thessalonians 5:21:BUT TEST EVERYTHNG; HOLD FAST TO WHAT IS GOOD!We should remember that apostolic admonition when we vote. And vote we must, for that is the ultimate act of involvement, political decision making, which is not only our right as citizens and Christians, but our duty as well. It is, in my view, the ultimate betrayal of the privileges we enjoy as citizens and Christians, if for any reason we do not vote. Where there is good to be done, it is our duty to do that good. It is our duty to vote for the very best people who will exercise the power of our governments and do the most good.Often, the choices we have are limited. The people for whom we can vote may not be to our liking or the policies they espouse may be somewhat different, less perfect than we might require. But hear the words of James Dobson and Family Talk:“I'M NOT VOTING FOR THE PERSON. I'M VOTING FOR THE PLATFORM!”That, I do believe, is good advice for we are voting not necessarily for the person. We are however voting for a politician, none of whom is perfect by any means, and we are not voting for a pastor. It should matter not about the personality of the person but the platform, the priorities. The vote we cast should not be on the basis of a like or dislike for an individual, but on past performance, the actual works, deeds, words, of the person to whom we would delegate the power to rule. We should examine carefully, past performance, points of view, the platforms and policies offered, and vote for that person who would do the most good for America and its citizens, WE THE PEOPLE! We should vote for leaders who would protect and preserve America, and our Constitution, and our freedoms, for that is POLITICS.So, in the words of Franklin Graham, we should first and foremost:PRAY.Pray that God would give us the right options in potential rulers. Pray that God would give us wisdom to discern and understand how to vote right. Then, from our Lord's prayer, comes the ultimate result:THY WILL BE DONE.And, having done everything that we could do and should do, the will of our Lord will have been accomplished. What a job, what a privilege, what a blessing to be an American citizen and to live in this great country as millions the world over wish to do. So, as we vote, and our nation reforms its political structure we should say in prayer with all our hearts:GOD BLESS AMERICA!

I think most of you guys know what I sell by now (the Yummy Mummy Experience), but what I'm really selling is you losing weight for the last time and all the freaking amazing byproducts that come with that.The cost of the program is $5,000. But do you worry if you're actually worth spending that money on yourself? Or do you feel like you'd be taking something away from your family?Today I'm here to make you realize that you ARE worthy as we reflect on:Your big “why” for wanting to lose weight for the last timeThe social conditioning that is holding you back from investing in your health and happinessHow embracing your self worth allows you to be the role model your kiddos deserveWhat we can learn from our partners' investmentsHow we can build belief when it feels like a struggle This work is so worth it for a million different reasons, but one of the main ones is that it actually helps YOU believe that YOU are worth it. Ready to make it happen? Listen in now!P.s. "The School of Skinny" is BACK! This FREE, fun, and super achievable way to master the skill of permanent weight loss is returning from September 26th - 28th, where we'll help you flip the script on weight loss perfectionism. Sign up here! (Did I mention it's free?)If you want your free listener only gift, go to lauraconley.com/gift to access the three best ever weight loss hacks. So cool!Follow me on Instagram: @lauraconleycoachingYou'll also want to make sure you check out my Facebook group: The Yummy Mummy: weigh your dream weight, end body drama + get food freedomAnd get this in your diaries now mamas! The next Yummy Mummy Experience is starting October 24th. Find out more about the program here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever tried to tackle weight loss with that "all-or-nothing" attitude? When you so much as look at a hamburger and decide you've let yourself down so much that everything goes out the window…Well here's the thing - you can't become a skiing pro or a musical genius overnight. So why do we treat weight loss differently? If we want to do weight loss well and make sure it's permanent, we have to get good at it. It's all about practice, not perfection.So I'm sending you back to school to learn the skills that will help you weigh what you want to weigh! That's right, "The School of Skinny" is BACK! This FREE, fun, and super achievable way to master the skill of permanent weight loss is returning from September 26th - 28th, where we'll help you flip the script on weight loss perfectionism. Tune in now to get all the juicy deets!Sign up for the School of Skinny here! (It's free!)Follow me on Instagram: @lauraconleycoachingP.s. If you want your free listener only gift, go to lauraconley.com/gift to access the three best ever weight loss hacks. So cool!You'll also want to make sure you check out my Facebook group: The Yummy Mummy: weigh your dream weight, end body drama + get food freedomAnd get this in your diaries now mamas! The next Yummy Mummy Experience is starting October 24th. Find out more about the program here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OK let's be super crystal clear here–the Yummy Mummy Experience is NOT a diet in disguise!I do not prescribe anything to my clients because human nature means we'll just rebel. And we've been there before with prescribed diet rules anyway–remember how that worked out?But when I was losing weight for the last time, I was doing mostly no sugar, no flour. And let me tell you, it was an absolute game changer! So in today's episode, I'm telling you all about why this has such a crazy impact on your weight loss and why this is something I recommend to my clients (in a way that's customized and sustainable for them).It is by no means a one-size-fits-all approach. YOU have the freedom to define what "no sugar, no flour" means for you, and align it with your goals and preferences. Tune in now to find out more about what I think has to be one of THE best kept secrets to losing weight for the last time!P.s. If you want your free listener only gift, go to lauraconley.com/gift to access the three best ever weight loss hacks. So cool!You'll also want to make sure you check out my Facebook group: The Yummy Mummy: weigh your dream weight, end body drama + get food freedomAnd get this in your diaries now mamas! The next Yummy Mummy Experience is starting October 24th. Find out more about the program here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being “sober” hasn't always been popular. In fact, our culture pretty much revolves around alcohol. From wild happy hours to weddings and birthday parties, we celebrate many of life's greatest events with champagne, wine, beer, and cocktails (sometimes all in one night!).But do you ever wonder what life would be like without alcohol? Do you use alcohol to overcome social anxiety or to suppress emotions? Maybe you don't have to drink, but you often do and wish you didn't. Well boo, sober curiosity might just be for you…I have recently been exploring my own relationship with alcohol and invited my very special guest, sober curious coach Jennie Juechter, to talk to us about using longer periods of going alcohol free as a tool for self love, self discovery and developing intimacy for yourself.Take a sneak peek at the episode:We find out what it means to be “sober curious”Jennie shares her experience working in the alcohol industry and how it impacted her relationship with alcoholWe learn how “meeting yourself” opens the heart and allows for deep connections with others.We discover the importance of embracing all parts of yourself to heal We see how deconditioning your desire for alcohol can help you find natural levels of happiness againAnd actually, this isn't just about alcohol! There are so many parallels we can draw with this and giving up sugar and flour, so even if you don't drink, this is still super insightful.ReferencesFollow Jennie on Instagram: @the_jennie_juechterTeal Swan on parts work“Existential Kink” by Carolyn ElliottFollow psychiatrist @doc_amen on Instagram P.s. Fancy a free gift? Claim your free Yum Mum podcast listener gift at lauraconley.com/giftwhere you'll find the three best ever weight loss hacks. Don't miss out!You can also join my free Facebook group: The Yummy Mummy: weigh your dream weight, end body drama + get food freedomAnd you have to come check out The Yummy Mummy experience. It's my proven group coaching and course to help you lose weight for the last time. Head to https://lauraconley.com/work-with-me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surprise! Outsourcing Made Easy is BACK! But only for a short time… Check out this week's episode for an inside look into an OME coaching call with one of my past students, Ashley. Plus, listen to the end to hear inspiring success stories of past OME alumni! Tune in to discover…How to get your systems in place NOW to avoid burnout this busy season [0:05]How Outsourcing Made Easy is different from other courses and why it's a perfect fit for parents or *ultra-busy* photographers [1:23]All the support waiting for you inside the OME community + key course information to help you make your decision [4:09]The *magic* that happens when OME students trust the process and take action (+ a loving pep talk for you if you're on the fence!) [5:13]The perfect metaphor for those of us that seem to never feel “ready” to make a change in our lives and businesses [7:00]My coaching call with Ashley where we discuss her biggest (and oh-so-relatable) blocks around hiring her VA [13:09]A simple fix you can implement today to solve this common business dilemma [16:30]How to un-bottleneck your business, create happier clients, and bring in more $$$ [19:46]  How to break the endless cycle of “playing catch-up” in your business and avoid burnout [22:56]Final process tips for Ashley you can use to outsource your culling [25:31]Tia's story: how she went from overwhelmed and burnt-out to *thriving* while doubling her revenue (in 1 year!) with OME [29:40]Jess' story: How she used OME to create more time freedom in her life and to finally reclaim her precious weekends [32:06]Katie's story: how her personal life completely transformed through creating more freedom in her biz with OME [33:15]Amy's story: How she's shooting more than ever, but working fewer hours overall thanks to OME [35:19]Final thoughts: how to tell if OME is right for you! [38:48]After listening, if you're ready to take the freedom-loving path to more time, more creativity, and more abundance, while you create the photography biz of your dreams…then be sure to follow the link below to join Outsourcing Made Easy : )I can't wait to welcome you to this incredible community of badass photographers!SaraRESOURCES + LINKS:Join Outsourcing Made Easy while doors are open: May 15th–18th, 2023! https://www.saramonika.com/freedomAnd if you have any questions about OME, just shoot me a DM on Instagram at @saramonikaphoto  

Are you a burned-out healthcare practitioner tired of trading time for money and only working with low-income clients? What if you could start a profitable virtual practice that scales without you burning out while helping more people in the process? Dr. Kylie and her guest have good news for you. In this episode, Dr. Kylie welcomes her colleague and good friend, Mike Rhees. He is a Functional Medicine Expert and Marketing Strategist. Mike previously worked as the Clinical Director of Systemic Formulas, Inc. Together, they share their journey from brick-and-mortar practice, working for somebody else, to building their own virtual business. Tune in and discover how you can create more impact and income and have the freedom that you deserve. “I just felt like it was the right time for me to move forward in my own gig, being solo, but being able to partner with like-minded people still wanting to stay within this niche.”- Mike RheesIn This Episode:- A meeting that would lead to lasting friendship and a collaborative effort to help healthcare practitioners elevate their practice- How to quit your job and bet on yourself in an uncertain economy- An invitation to join The I.I.F. Factor Membership and have more Impact, Income & FreedomAnd more!Resources:- Join The I.I.F. Factor Membership - https://drkylieburton.com/membership/- The New Wellness Revolution by Paul Zane Pilzer - https://www.amazon.com/New-Wellness-Revolution-Trillion-Industry/dp/0470106182- Join the FDN Certification Program - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/?afmc=25&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=burton&utm_campaign=affiliate-referral- Get the Right Supplements for You - https://drkylieburton.com/supplements- Why Are My Labs Normal? Your guide to reading your own blood work; no medical background needed - https://www.amazon.com/Why-Are-Labs-Normal-background-ebook/dp/B09SF9PXRQ- Join the 90-Day Coaching Program with Dr. Kylie Burton - http://drkylieburton.com/programs/Connect with Mike Rhees:- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-rhees-61031519/- Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/mike.rheesConnect with Dr. Kylie:- Website - https://drkylieburton.com/- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drkylieburton/- Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/drkylieburton/- YouTube -

Join Mike Cavaggioni with Daniel Martinez on the 158th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Daniel shares his life journey towards financial freedom and how he came up with Hive Mind CRM, an effortless automation for an REI business.In this episode, you'll learn:Transitioning from the trucking business to get into real estateBenefits of building a network and podcast platformDaniel's life journey to financial freedomAnd so much more!About Daniel Martinez:Daniel did a ton of different jobs coming up from painting, to door-to-door sales, telemarketing, truck driving, and loading trailers. Daniel started The List Guys in 2020, a data and skip tracing service wherein they provide seller and buyers list nationwide. Their clients have been getting great results.Daniel started the Hive in 2021 with his partner Anthony Gaona. It is a real estate and business mastermind that comes with an all in one CRM, that can host unlimited websites and users.Starting the Hivemind has been an amazing journey for him. Seeing one of the users make a 6 figure month in June 2021 leveraging the software, for sure there will be plenty more to come!Find Daniel on:Website: https://www.dmartinez.io/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/137799891494707/?ref=shareInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_._.martinez/ Average Joe Finances®All of our social media links and more: https://averagejoefinances.com/linksAbout Mike: https://themikecav.comREWBCON: Join me at the Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference. Use promo code “Mike” to save on tickets. https://averagejoefinances.com/rewbconImportant Tools and Resources that I UseFinancial Resources: www.averagejoefinances.com/resourcesCRM Tool: www.averagejoefinances.com/crmPay Off Your Mortgage in 5-7 Years:www.theshredmethod.com/averagejoefinancesFind a REALTOR® in any state: www.averagejoefinances.com/realtorMake Real Estate Investing Easier with DealMachine:www.averagejoefinances.com/dealmachinePodcast Hosting: www.averagejoefinances.com/buzzsproutPodcast Editing Services: www.editpods.com*DISCLAIMER* www.averagejoefinances.com/disclaimerSee our full episode transcripts here: www.averagejoefinancespod.com/episodesSupport the show

Bonjour, greetings, what's happening?I am back. Yes, indeed. Had a lovely little week with my wife in Malta, in celebration of my birthday, which is today, happy birthday me. I am @!171& *i!@ years old. Old enough to feel old whilst dancing at a pool-party in Malta to some House and Techno, but young enough to be able to dance at a Pool Party in Malta, to some House and Techno, with the odd bit of hip-hop and jungle and the occasional sit-down for a breather.Got straight back in the mix this week, continuing my work with Dream Arts – where we're developing a show with a group of unaccompanied asylum-seekers. We're on the last leg of the show now and they're doing great. However, my co-director, Catherine, is away on holiday this week and next. Catherine also runs the project, ie does all the admin, and it's a lot! – So I stepped in this week and if you've been following any of my stories about employment, this is not one of my strong points!Here's a draft of a piece I started this week, about how easily distracted I am. Once I've posted this, it's Lager Time for real. Plan on putting a few lagers away tonight, with some good mates, eat a curry, then go and have it to some drum and bass in Brixton. YesHave a banging weekendPaulFingers On The BuzzerI like my morning readdon't like being disturbedfocus is finiteThere's already enough noise inside my headDon't need anymoreMissus is awayDogs are awayJust me, my thoughts, a book and a tea andwhatever peripheral street sounds areComing in through the windowSummer's in, mateBack door ajar, washing outLet's get down to businessI'm tyring to get into this book about employmentSo far it's touched on Marxism and unions and neo-liberalismJust touches, that punch like blows to my brainI have to really concentratetake my timeRe-reading paragraphsTry to make it make senseGot the usual internal racquet distracting me withNonsense, throwing me offsome fly buzzes inthis thick black one that moves like a pinball on amphetaminesNotoriously hard to catchThey drive my wife round the bendShe zaps them with this barley legal tennis-racketThat produces a small electric shockLike a whimsical execution amusement ride at 1950's ButlinsMe, I'm not so botheredusuallyTodayI am thoughIt's the final distractiontipping my focus over the edgeto a place I know oh so wellwhere faded bits of homework barley-startedfunding-forms and unborn projectshave a permeant homein some sweaty purgatory ofshame and failurethe little prick has my full focus nowI'm willing it towards the windowGo on son, do oneThe thing is so erratic it gets to theWindow and just bounces off the glass andpings straight back in the opposite directionWhat's you're objective here, mate?Where are you going?What are you trying to do?Lay eggs?Bite something?Bang something?Don't suppose these flies lie in the pollination game?Should ask my mate, LeedsThis is his territoryAlas, he's in GreeceSo what is it this prick wants?Is it a proxy agent working for my wife?Sending detailed surveillance notes about my activities?Or lack ofCan't beMy wife would never fraternise with the enemyHer principles are titaniumAs is her stubbornnessLook at this noisy prickThat's a lot of sound for a tiny black blobJust go away, matePleaseJustgoTo be fairit is a bit nutsin an interesting wayThis hairy black blobNipping through the air likeAn Apache helicopter over a busy airbasePrepping for warThe battlefield of my living-roomAgent-pollen dropping relief sacks onto the floorIt's quite amazing, actuallyDefying gravity like thatFair-play you annoying fuzzy prickIt heads towards the window againMakes it this timeTrough the crack and out into freedomAnd just like thatpeace is restoredI feel good, relief at lastNo one was hurt in the airing of this andI've now got something to write aboutWhat was I doing before? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cree.substack.com

In Episode 2, I explain the case against diets, what intuitive eating is and share my top 6 tips on how to start ditching diets right now. The episode includes:- The evidence against diets, including their impact on our physical and mental health- How I felt when I first started ditching diets to now, 2 years on as an intuitive eater- What intuitive eating is and the research on the benefits of being an intuitive eater- My top 6 tips on how to start your own journey to food freedomAnd more!Book in for your FREE clarity call using the link below, or DM me on Instagram if you have any further questions:https://calendly.com/beccaguy_wellness/1-x-free-50-min-coachingFollow me for more tips and advice @beccaguy_wellnessFor your free guide on how to kickstart your food freedom journey, click the link below: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6151d1febc3eea86ee42f270 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit missingpeace.substack.com/subscribe

Are you someone who holds grudges and just can't allow yourself to forgive? This inability to ‘let go' maybe holding you back? If you want to free yourself from the past, this podcast episode on how to Create Greater Freedom and Flow In Your Life Through The Practice of Forgiveness is for you! We will be chatting with Stephanie Puente on The Practice of Forgiveness. Stephanie Puente is a Transformational Coach, Professional Speaker and the President of CoreFactor Transformative Coaching.In this episode we cover:How Forgiveness plays a critical role in our evolution and growthHow to evolve your perception with forgiveness and make it a part of your self-care routineHow forgiveness opens the door to compassion, to make welcome a greater state of freedomAnd learn some Practices to help you step into forgivenessStephanie Puente's bioSince 2014, Stephanie Puente has helped business owners and professionals to hone in on their authentic life path and empower them to create and live a life they love living. Having earned multiple certifications from the Brave Thinking Institute® (BTI), she also has more than 25 years of study in personal development, backed by a professional career that includes two decades in marketing and communications, business administration, and event planning for the Four Seasons Hotel in New York City; Christie's Great Estates, the real estate division of Christie's Auction House in Santa Fe, NM; an international law firm in Washington, D.C.; and an award-winning children's music school in Austin, TX. She's a graduate of the University of Texas and continues to invest in advanced training and education through BTI. Stephanie has been happily married for more than 20 years to her husband Sebastian and has two daughters, Sofia and Paloma. Links mentioned in the episodee-Book Links:The Power of Purpose eBook: https://www.stephanietrainpuente.com/power-of-purpose-downloadTransform Your Life With Empowered Statements eBook: https://www.stephanietrainpuente.com/transform-your-life-download Website:https://www.stephanietrainpuente.com Schedule a complimentary Discovery Session:https://www.stephanietrainpuente.com/discover-the-power-of-coachingAbout me&my Health Up & Hostme&my Health Up seeks to enhance and enlighten the wellbeing of others. Host Anthony Hartcher is the CEO of me&my wellness which provides holistic health solutions using food is medicine, combined with a holistic, balanced, lifestyle approach. Anthony holds three bachelor degrees in Complementary Medicine; Nutrition and Dietetic Medicine; and Chemical Engineering.CreditsPodcast editing: Ivan SaldanaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/meandmy)

We are so excited to announce our new podcast episode, "Marital Infidelity: A Story of Redemption", with Bob and Audrey Meisner. The Meisners are best-selling authors, conference speakers, and founders of Love Married Life. They both have their doctoral degrees in ministry and specialize in helping marriages build and maintain phenomenal love. Their message of hope is authenticated by their own compelling story of God rescuing their marriage. 20 years ago, Audrey had an affair, confessed to Bob, and later found out that she had become pregnant. After the baby was born, Bob gave him his own name: Robert. The Meisners' journey to wholeness and redemption has allowed them to help relationships and marriages for the past 15 years, as well as gain a wide range of insight into topics such as communication, forgiveness, personality traits, conflict, sex, and more. In this episode, we discuss: - Healing from an extramarital affair- The barrenness of busyness- Forgiveness: the greatest gift to couples- Healing from shame, walking in freedomAnd more!This podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! You can also find our podcast on our website at www.blendedkingdomfamilies.com. Be sure to subscribe to never miss an episode!! We pray that this podcast blesses you today! #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovement Where to find Bob and Audrey:Bob and Audrey's website: https://www.bobandaudrey.com/Bob and Audrey's podcast:- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-about-relationships/id1461725348- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22aHoEy22LYLH0YuO5BPeH?si=AcNrC0RIQYabw7kUSn1d0Q&dl_branch=1Bob and Audrey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobandaudrey/Bob and Audrey's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobandaudreymeisner

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STOP pulling, racing off, and keep away today with these amazing leash strategies in today’s podcast episode! And don’t forget, if you haven’t jumped into the Sexier than a Squirrel Challenge, today’s the day! This week we discuss: Leash StrategiesCheck out this free eBook!Today we are giving you all our tips, tricks, and hacks relating to the leash, whether it’s putting it on, keeping it on, or taking it off, you’re going to love this.There are so many things to consider when it comes to your dog’s leash including:What type of leash?Where might you use the leash?Where might you LOSE the leash?Longline use and safety in advancing your trainingWorking toward off leash freedomAnd so much more… Take a Walk with Us! A review is a valuable point of feedback for us. If you could take a moment to review the podcast, that would be so, so appreciated. We want to bring you valuable, insightful content that helps dogs all over the world (yours included).Play a game with your dog today and have fun. Tell us how you get on with these leash strategies. We want to hear from you.Stay sexy,  Tom & Lauren

Jeff Anzalone is a periodontist who specializes in the treatment of the gums and bone supporting the teeth, minimally invasive tooth extractions, and in the placement of dental implants. He is a native of Northeast Louisiana and has opened up his periodontal practice in his home town of Monroe in 2006.As a solo practitioner, Jeff was worried about not having a source of income if something should happen to him. He also owed close to $300,000 in student loans along with other debts. These concerns caused him to look into his financial future and sought other means to generate additional income. He learned to build many streams of passive income and after seven years he was debt-free. Jeff became passionate about sharing his debt-free journey, the strategies he learned, and basic investing principles with other doctors and high-income professionals. This resulted in the creation of his business Debt Free Doctor.  His goal is to teach everything he learned along the way to help others reach financial freedom much quicker than you'd ever thought possible.Listen in as they discuss:What led Jeff to began real estate investingHis real estate experienceHow did he recover from a major investment failureHelping doctors to create a plan to achieve financial freedomAnd, more!TIP OF THE WEEKMark: My tip of the week is to check out debtfreedr.com, there is a lot in here.Scott: If you want to have your profile look good like on Facebook, check out mindyourbanners.com and you can get pretty images out there for your banner.Jeff: This advice helps me along the way when I talk to people about Real Estate or syndications and you kind of had questions like “What are you talking about, I'm not really sure” unless I can't explain it to a fifth-grader, don't do it. Whatever it is, if you're not comfortable with it, you don't know then you don't have business to do that. If you don't know what you're getting in to, then don't do it. I put educational articles on my site at debtfreedr.com to help."Isn't it time to create passive income so you can work where you want, when you want and with whomever you want?"

Follow us on Twitter- @NightWorldPodEmail us-nightworldpod@hvbrecordings.com S1 ep 22- Somebody Please! Save That BOY...To all my people everywhere I drove from LAGave way to the road rageAnd lost me my paceStaying by the oceanHoping I would own itThe beach side compoundsAnd these side with out sounds Would never be awesome I broke down the laws ofFinger wagging And all the baggage I would imagine All the goldDesigner dreams, audiblesYall would screamThen live life lowBeen lyin brokeBend my broHad to be the holdA lot of me would goDown in on dreams I known what I've seenHold down on weAnd go down on peaceWhile stack caloriesLet the fat battle meI don't want this shitEnough with the chipsIdolize the risk Pass me a beerDad don't have no shitSpend me my fearFamily not hereAnd I'm standing on airGot a bad ego Where all my peoples When I dont want equalsOutlasted the freedomAnd cash out on zeroTough shitRough shitStructuresRupturesRapture CaptureThe wrath ofThe back ofThe beltI could yellLike hellThen put down the nailIt all seem to failDon't cause me no L'sI won't cause you to bailAll my people wellMaybe notWhat we gotDaily lossIn a spotNot the bop What I rockNot the stopPut your eyes elsewhere With my welfare Up in the air Do you really care 9 years oldAnd out of control Dealt a hell of a blowJust get outta of smoke No where to landAnd who'll understandThey blame it on boy and free up a manPain is for fearless Aimed to be peerless The laws of the world I could've cared lessLived in a swirl, open roof for the air freshMorning Morning Morning lightWhat am I to be Don't you lie to meAs far as I could seeChoice is two lanes deep Lose what I've seenCry about dreamsThe life how it happened to meOff in hotel Lies in a wholesale It wouldn't bode wellLife in my own hellSeconds they marchI turned to the lord Then broke down the boardsImmersed in these choresTo get on and offCan't escape lossThey battles they fought To hold down a lotWhat was it forYou obviously woreThe face of a foolBut it was I who did looseLocked in a roomEyes to the moonYou make what you play at He stay where you lay atI cover a face thatAvoid all the play backI hope I don't go to sleep Knowing what's in store for meThe back of my eye lidsPlay something violent Que up the violins Sad orchestrationsSounds of soul breaking Its winter time somewhere And its sure as hell is cold in hereOur lowsAin't all our lossSurvival of?Why you all hang onTake hours offAnd power onI go for broke and hold my ownIn dismay I lay and never lower guardWhat been going onCan't no one knowI overloadTo overlookYou wanna lay when no one lookEscape those days I never wouldCorrupt a roseAnd hold up your noseYou want that foodA lil' fresh fruitBe that lewdAll the ludesCouldn't alter a mood Can't talk youBut you don't wanna leave What it gonna be?I can't hold up peaceAnd forgive a soul That get so lowWhat you inching onThe bullshit Can't get lostYou took itWhat I don't know isI can't throw itAll this emotionAll of this hold andDon't it look like That I don't look rightFamily functions And I'm the monster2014 so many scenes Whole family Uncle was sitting right there So many into my hairYa'll don't know my despair How we go in repair Top of morning and already scaredPlay positions Do something different You are what you intended All yaWant aComponent of power, and give no brainTo the low stainOf hurt shameThe worst painIs that birth thangThat shared nameThat allow you toBe wild and looseGo with itAnd grow with itYou won't get itOutta the headHell in the bedAnd heaven ain't thereEveryone was sitting there.I mean the whole family.Grandma down to the youngest grand child.We may never see her again, our matriarch.And we never did.Not in this context, to see the roots, the tree, its branches, leaves and fruit nesting on the plot which housed this growth is something to behold. A break in our rote lives, family functions function as lubrication in our mechanical strides. There you sat dawning that curved smile of yours, the possessor and protector of turbulent machinations. A bad apple, a great actor, did you come here to soil our.... Morning Morning Morning lightI would never hold the nightTell me what you think is rightI won't let you change design And I won't allow demise Take your toll ill keep my mind SEASON 1 LOOKING THROUGH THE TUNNEL.NIGHT WORLD IS RECORDED AT NIGHT SOUND STUDIOS IN CARRBORO NORTH CAROLINA. ITS A PARTY & UNBORN SOUL are the instrumentals used in today's episode (#22) they are from SFRBEATS.COMNIGHT WORLD a PODCAST is written  & performed by Arvid, 8TATE HYE, & Zaf. Glenn Schwartz is our recording engineer. Please leave reviews, subscribe and share this podcast.

The first day of summer. Good old summertime is very near! Next Sunday is not only the first day of summer, but it is also Father's Day. In our own special way, we honor our fathers on this day. We have very special memories, many memories touched my heart as I read about the “Old Fashioned Daddy.”Daddy was from the old school.He learned his lessons well,He passed them on to me,I'm not ashamed to tell.Daddy was from the old school.He worked hard every day,He didn't want a handout,With dignity, he earned his pay.Daddy was from the old school,A mixture of the “right stuff.”He knew how to be tender,And he knew how to be tough.Daddy was from the old school,Big boys weren't supposed to cry,Sometimes he would slip,I'd see tears and his eyes.Daddy was from the old school.He never took the last piece of cake.He was always nod at me,And I knew it was my piece to take.Daddy was from the old school.His clothes lasted a long time.He bought me the latest,sometimes spending his last dime.Daddy was from the old school.He loved the American way,He believed in freedomAnd guarded it every day.Daddy was from the old school.I didn't understand it back then,But now I fully see,He was teaching me how to win.Daddy was from the old school.I guess I am too.Daddy, thank you for the lessons.I owe so much to you.There may be tears in your eyes, as you too, read about the “Daddy from the Old School.”“It takes a man to cry,” is a thought not often expressed. Children are truly blessed by the wise actions of their fathers. Blessed be the fathers who honor their responsibilities in guiding their families.A salute to fathers on Father's Day!Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea by Luetta G. Werner June 18th, 1998Published in the Marion RecordDownload the Found Photo Freebie and cherish your memories of the past.Enjoy flipping through the Vintage Photo Book on your coffee table.I hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! Please follow along on this journey by going to visualbenedictions.com or following me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and Overcast. And don’t forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! I’d greatly appreciate it.Till next time,Trina

We're postponing this week’s episode. In it’s place is a brief message with some information about how you can support Black Lives Matter and black creators.You can find ways to help by signing petitions, texting, calling donating, or protesting here: http://blacklivesmatters.carrd.coD&D fans may be interested in supporting the fundraising efforts of Tanya DePass from Rivals of Waterdeep who is leading a team that’s already raised nearly $200,000 for The Bail Project through her Twitch channel, CypherofTyr. If you have the means, you can contribute through Tiltify: Justice, Peace, FreedomAnd we encourage you to support black creators by directly supporting their products, channels, and crowdfunding, or contributing to causes that they’ve chosen. Here are just a few creators and projects you may enjoy:Londynbradshaw - twitchcypheroftyr - twitchiamBrandon - twitchShamanom - twitchRivals of Waterdeep - twitch / podcastSwordsfall - an afropunk sci fantasy rpgBlack Mage - graphic novelAnd a reminder that this evolving list is a great resource for ways that you can help.

Welcome to this special Memorial Day episode of Creating the Future!In this episode we have the amazing privilege to hear first hand accounts of American bravery and heroism during battle, including the famous Black Hawk Down incident from General Jerry Boykin.To learn more about General Boykin you can go to his Facebook Page or The Family Research Council.General Boykins books mentioned in this podcast are: Never Surrender: A Soldier's Journey to the Crossroads of Faith and Freedomand his brand new bookMan to Man: Rediscovering Masculinity in a Challenging World/ To learn more about Brent Simpson click here.To watch this conversation click here.

David L. Marks - Pontificator of Common Sense and Coffee Connoisseur​.As we begin this Memorial Day weekend, I want to remind all of my front porch family and listeners of something. Two entities in the history of mankind have made sacrifices for freedom. Faith Friday #8 is the first installment of a two-part podcast series which will discuss the sacrifice made for freedom by Jesus Christ. In Part one, we will be discussing the man who made sacrifices for our freedom and set an example for others in the future. That man’s name is Jesus crossedFaith Friday #8 IntroductionAnd thank you, Dr. Harrison, for that warm introduction. I am David Marks. The pontificator of common sense and your coffee connoisseur. Coming to you once again from Front Porch Politics Podcast. I want to thank all of you, my front porch family, for joining me for this very special two-part series on Faith Friday. So faith Friday #8 will be joined with another part that we will have on Memorial Day Monday. So Money Mondays is going to be scrapped.Instead in place of that, we will actually have a Memorial Day podcast for Monday. So in the opening, I explained to you that there have been two entities in the history of mankind that have made sacrifices for our freedom. And that freedom right now is, of course, something that all of us know is being put to the test. In the current situation we live in the first person that set the tone and set the sacrifice for our freedom was Jesus Christ.Jesus Christ and FreedomAnd for those of you who may not know anything about Jesus, you know that he is the savior, as considered by most Christians. Now I know that he’s not accepted by all people in the world. And we know as Christians that’s going to be the case even when he returns. But I want to bring something to your remembrance. See, freedom is never something that is just free. I know a lot of times that we really don’t understand the full aspect of freedom in our country. Because sometimes we don’t have to give a whole lot for it.However, this man Jesus Christ. He gave us freedom in more than just the ways that you and I think about sometimes. Now let me give you an example. You and I both, no matter for male or female, black or white, or in between poor or rich. We’re all born with a sinful nature. And that sinful nature that’s born in us is something that we carry all of our life. The sinful nature also is what condemns us to a destination called Hell. And I know this may sound a little preachy, but you know it is Faith Friday #8.Mankind and Sinful NatureBecause of our actions, and our sinful nature. We had no way to have any kind of mediation with God. To pay back, or to try to earn our way back as we may think, into heaven. So God had sacrifices that the Jewish people conducted, and those sacrifices were to be in atonement for their sins. So when those sins were committed, there had to be a payment for that sin. And the sacrifice made via an animal was carried to the high priest sacrificed the animal in the Holy of Holies. And that would be the atonement. The sacrifice would be the eraser, if we can put it that way, for the sins that were committed by people.But the sacrificial animal was an example of something to come. It was an example of someone to come. Because even though those people would carry their sacrifice to the high priest. They would have to atone for their sins time and time again. It would still not completely cover everything they had done. In other words, when they atoned for their sins. And then they go back home an

Welcome to the Freelancing For Freedom Podcast!!One of the biggest challenges you can face when starting your freelancing business is figuring out how to properly manage your time AND hold yourself accountable. You no longer have a boss that expects you to be somewhere at a certain time because you're the BOSS!So, how do you make sure you're using your time effectively and actually holding yourself accountable to not only what you NEED to do, but also what you WANT to do?In today's episode of the Freelancing For Freedom Podcast, I'm chatting with Danielle Joseph! She runs a collaborative design studio called Function Creative Co. where she helps passionate business owners with their branding, websites, packaging and marketing. She believes that a strategic & intentional brand experience drives business growth, inspires people to take action, encourages engagement, and makes your first impression unforgettable.In this episode, we're talking all about:How to hold yourself accountable in your freelancing businessHow to manage your time effectivelyWays that you can transition from a traditional 9-5 to running your own freelancing businessUnderstanding your "why" behind your actionsWhat being a freelancer really means for your freedomAnd much moreIf you enjoy this episode and it resonated with you, I’d love to hear about it! Take a screenshot of you listening to the episode, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me and Danielle: @hellofunction & @samanthastemarieWe can't wait to hear from you!FREE TRAINING: HOW TO BECOME A FULLY BOOKED FREELANCERIf you've ever wanted to be a freelancer who works from home (or from wherever), has more freedom, and more money - then this is the training for you! Register and get INSTANT access to my FREE training!Register here: https://samanthastemarie.lpages.co/register-free-training/If you enjoy this episode, I’d love to hear about it! Take a screenshot of you listening to the episode, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me: @samanthastemarieCan't wait to hear from you!Snag my One-Week to Your Next Client Framework:Wouldn't it be nice to wake up to a an inbox full of emails from prospects who are not only interested in working with you, but who are also more than willing to pay you what you're worth?You need this amazing freebie so you can ditch the confusion and frustration, and land dream clients with ease!DOWNLOAD IT HERE: https://samanthastemarie.lpages.co/client-acquisition-framework/CONNECT WITH ME:Make sure you check out the Freelancing For Freedom YouTube channel! We post new videos every Monday morning at 9:00am EST! Each video has an actionable piece of advice that you can take and apply to your freelancing business right away!WebsiteInstagramLinkedInPinterestHave you left a review yet? It's simple! All you need to do is go to: Freelancing For Freedom Podcast on Apple PodcastsThank you so much for the support! You mean so much to us!If you are a freelancer who has a story to tell, we WANT TO HEAR IT! If you think you'd like to be a guest, go ahead and fill out this form: F

Cass Midgley converses with Arael Avinu founder of fullydeconverted.com. Fully Deconverted websiteFully Deconverted Facebook Group We interview people you don’t know, about a subject no one wants to talk about. We hope to encourage people in the process of deconstructing their faith and help curb the loneliness that accompanies it. We think the world is a better place when more people live by sight, not by faith. Please subscribe to our podcast, and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Also, we offer these podcasts freely. And your support truly makes a difference. You can support us monetarily in two easy ways: you can pledge a monthly donation through Patreon. that’s www.patreon.com/eapodcast,  or leave a lump-sum donation through PayPal at our website, www.everyonesagnostic.com. We taped this conversation on August 26th, 2018. The intro music is by Dave Weckl called "Just Groove Me" The segue music on this episode is an instrumental version of "Heathen" by Stars from SteetlightsThanks for listening, and be a yes-sayer to what is. Arael Avinu is the founder of Fully DE/converted, a platform dedicated to disenfranchising dogma. Arael was involved in Christian ministry outreach for over 20 years as a "born-again" Evangelical. It was his exposure to academia and other cultures which caused him to begin critically analyzing what he believed and why. Arael deconverted from Christianity after realizing that its supernatural claims weren't evidently true. The vision of Fully DE/converted is to draw awareness to claims of incontrovertible issues through discourse and storytelling to demonstrate that there are no authorities on truth except for truth itself. Fully DE/converted adds value to the community by producing original content and hosting discussions on our most cherished values. Fully DE/converted and its team can be found on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and in podcast form. Before we get into my talk with Arael...Steve Birss, a regular listener of this podcast. is in a band called Stars From Streetlights and all three of the members of the band grew up in Christianity, and for different reasons and at different times, all walked away from Christianity. They write songs that explore their questions and doubts, and their latest release is called Heathen, which I'm going to feature here. The lyrics are: “You’ll feel lost once you’ve lost your way”But, they’re just afraid of what it means to be freeOf a hell that waits so... patientlyOf what it means to be free, when you don’t believeWhat if we lived for today?What if we stopped searching for “the only way”?What if we lived?A rich history on a man who was poorYet the wealthy folk use it as a way to make warI used to hold onto the fact that the veil had been tornNow I find peace in the fact that I fail to conformI went from baptized to chastisedI kept it to myself, I couldn’t stand to see my dad cryAnd when my friend needed treatmentI prayed to a god that I don’t believe inI’m decent, but I never was a deaconCommunion bread and grape juiceStill I sunk my teeth inIt’s recent, I’ve been finally finding freedomAnd if that makes me Heathen I guess I’m glad to be thenAnd if that makes me Heathen I guess I’m glad to be thenWhat if we lived for today?(If this the life that I’m given, then you know I’m gonna live it, life life that I’m given, so you know I’m gonna live it)What if we stopped searching for “the only way”?(If this the life that I’m given then you know I’m gonna live it)What if we lived?Saved by the graceThat I’ve given to myself I’ve come alive Saved by the graceThat I’ve given to myself I’ve come aliveWhat if we lived for today?(If this the life that I’m given, then you know I’m gonna live it, life life that I’m given, so you know I’m gonna live it)What if we lived for today?**prayed to a god that I don’t believe in**(If this the life that I’m given then you know I’m gonna live it)What if we lived?**and if that makes me Heathen then I guess I’m glad to be then** That's the band, "Stars From Streetlights" with my friend Steve Birss. Another member of the band wrote about that song, “Heathen was born out of the freedom that resulted from admitting our unbelief. Its a song about being honest with yourself about the questions you have regarding your faith. We wanted to be focused on living for today instead of living for the afterlife; embracing the here and now instead of fearing hell.  Ultimately, It’s a song about hope, grace, life, and freedom...without God.” There's links to the song in the show notes. Stars From Streetlights' song "Heathen"iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/album/heathen-feat-transit-22-single/1434009267 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/album/70f1tPgCWzeOg4JEpyUBMa The New Testament, in a book called Hebrews, there's a definition of faith. It's in chapter 11 verse 1. Which is interesting, isn't it? One one one. Three in one? I'm just kidding. It's random. It goes like this, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Honestly, I think this is a powerful concept--faith. Not in god, of course, but in things we know to be true, even when we can't see it at the moment. I say this because sometimes our brain plays tricks on us. Especially those of us who have episodes of depression or anxiety or panic or delusion. Imagine being overwhelmed with fears and/or a barrage of negative thoughts about one's self and/or one's circumstance. "You're a failure," says the voice in our head. "This mess is unsolvable." "You're really bad at staying on top of your game." "You kinda suck at figuring this out; here you are again in this funk. What about this do you not understand?" or "Everyone thinks you're annoying." "All your friends are starting to lose respect for you." "Or do you really have friends at all?" "Secretly, they think you're ______." When we're coming from a place of fear, self-pity, resentment, victimhood or insecurity, we're going to misconstrue our interactions with people. We're going to think they're saying _______ when, in fact, they're saying something very different, maybe even the opposite of what you think they're thinking. After a while, it's like they're speaking German and you're speaking Spanish and no amount of raising your voices or repeating yourselves is going to break through the communication barrier; in fact, it makes it worse, escalates everyone's emotions and someone invariably storms out of the room, when any calm, civilized, mature audience would've seen that you were both saying very similar things, maybe even in full agreement with each other but because defensiveness and fear closed you up, their lips are moving but you can't hear what they're saying.   This is where I think Faith comes in handy. "Faith is being sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not see." For whatever reason--either you're guarded and feeling inferior or they're scared and feeling small, or both at the same time--you don't see them as your loving friend, spouse, or child, and vice versa. You no longer believe in them--that they love you, that they only want good for you, that they would take a bullet for you. Right now, in this moment...of intensity, and high blood pressure, and strong words, and loud voices, NO...they are not to be trusted. Part of saying yes to what is is saying no to what isn't. If it isn't true, don't believe it. If it is, believe it even if you can't see it right now. We're humans! We're complicated. We're NEVER our "best" selves--that mother fucker doesn't exist. The sooner you put him/her to rest, the sooner you get on with your life. So when we gather, shit happens, things are said, if not in words, its passive aggressive body language, smirks, facial expressions. IF WE HAVE AN IDEA IN OUR HEAD ABOUT WHAT ANOTHER PERSON IS THINKING, WE'RE GOING TO SEE EVERYTHING THEY DO AS A CONFIRMATION OF THAT PRE-EXISTING BIAS. But if it's not true, then there's nothing that they or you can do to get the truth to each other, and you run away mad, hurt, confused and embarrassed. Have faith in each other, goddammit! You know they're good people!?! Hell, 99% of the people on this planet are good and that's just because that bad 1% have something wrong with their brains. They'd be good too if something was rubbing up against that part of their brain that makes them want to fuck children or whatever. Give people the benefit of the doubt. Doubt? What doubt? THE DOUBT THAT THEY'RE A BAD PERSON! or that they're against you in this moment. Doubt it! and the and you will benefit from listening to that doubt. You're brain is fucking with you. Your fears are fucking with you. Doubt them and believe what you can't see right now because your enveloped in the fog of the destructive form of doubt--that they love you and area  good person. Don't build a wall of protection between you. You're only building a prison for yourself and you'll find yourself alone. The very thing you feared most is now upon you and fear itself led you there. We truly have nothing to fear but fear itself. Conversely, we can have true conversations, REAL, where we actually listen and thus learn. I mean it. Learn. I'm not always good at what I'm about to prescribe, but don't come to the conversation to teach, come to learn. Give yourself the benefit of the doubt--the doubt that you've got this figured out. Doubt your certainty and actually listen. (I'm self-talking right now).   Who's more powerful? the person who is unafraid to be wrong and/or corrected? or the one knows they're right? on the other hand, who's more powerful? the person who is confident in their hard-earned knowledge on the subject and thus doesn't have to yell or get excited or interrupt, or that other guy who yells, gets excited and interrupts.  (not to be confused with certainty, mind you) Hopefully you've seen the Ruth Bader Ginsburg documentary. As one who debates and argues for a living, she learned early on to never raise her voice or belittle her opponents, because it only reveals the weakness of her argument. Contrast that with Trump. Can you see how scared he is? How insecure? How fragile? His narcissism is a defense mechanism for his small self-image. Now, let's acknowledge that his narcissism did what narcissism does--it elevated him to high places. The highest place on earth, in fact. That's how profound his narcissism is. But he lacks true power because his insecurities feed back into his narcissism and thus he learns nothing, knows nothing, hears nothing, acknowledges nothing. ZERO humility. ZERO ability to doubt himself. Which is what makes him so dangerous. The lights are on but no one's home. Contrast that kind of narcissism with my guest today--Arael. This guy's belief in himself is very powerful. He deconverted a year ago and his internet presence through fullydeconverted.com has exploded and is already helping other deconverters. He's rubbing shoulders with some big names, he's building a community! Honestly, I was pretty sure he was going to be arrogant because of how alpha he is. BUT, I doubted that presumption enough to give him a chance, open myself up, be vulnerable, and you can hear both us kind of thaw out as the show progresses. once we get past walking around each other in a circle, smelling each other's asses. No, that didn't really happen, but you get the picture of two alpha males trying figure out who's cooler or smarter or whatever. Competition and comparison is the American way, you know. But fuck that. After we finished the taped portion, we talked for another 30 minutes about this type of work and by the tone set during the interview we were actually listening to each other and learning from each other. It was truly beautiful to me.  And I get the impression that Arael had some pretty difficult circumstances to overcome growing up, so the fact that he's ascended to where he is today is even more testimony to his belief in himself that is counter-balanced with a genuine humility and teachability that is truly admirable. Just like all human attributes, there's a spectrum, and I think a healthy does of narcissism (which is really small) can be that thing that pushes you out onto stages your insecurity kept you off of. Have faith in what is true--even if you can't see it at that moment. We obviously don't have faith in invisible friends anymore, but I think it's powerful thing to have faith in your fellow human beings and... your self. That is, of course, until the evidence says they're not really trustworthy after all. Bill Cosby was sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison this week as a serial rapist. Dr. Huckstable was hiding something to keep up the facade. Fake people can't be trusted and thus are not worthy of our faith. But I'm choosing to start and maintain my relationship with people through faith-- believing in their goodness, that they love me and themselves, that's its a safe-space to be with them even when they're being a dick; learning to know the difference in them having a bad day or when the pattern and consistency of their toxicity is truly something for which I have to throw up a boundary, and lose faith in them. Even then, they're not a bad person, they're just mentally ill and they need to own and get some help. I even feel that way about Trump. He's not a bad, even if he's the worst you've ever seen in your life--he's mentally ill and needs to own it, resign and get some help. But don't hold your breath. I want to be slow and reluctant to cast people as bad for me, especially if I'm coming from a place of inferiority, insecurity or resentment.   So that's my talk with Arael.  Good guy. Doing good in the world. He's not idle or slothful, is he? He's up and adam and doing things. Powerful, actually. again his org can be found at fullydeconverted.com. My thanks to James Exline for introducing Arael to me. If you'd like to share your story on this podcast contact me at midgley.cass@gmail.com or if you're a faithful listener of this podcast and its made a difference in your life and would like to come to our weekend retreat in the Smokies of east TN west NC, then contact me

In todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, and#8220;The Dakini, the and#8216;Lady of Space,and#8217;and#8221; Sangharakshita evokes the image of space, the sky, infinite, deep blue, and perfectly pure and introduces us to the Dakini, a strong symbol of freedom. A Dharma jewel within a Dharma jewel: from the talk and#8220;A Taste of Freedomand#8221; given in 1979. Just as the mighty ocean has but one taste, the taste of salt, even so the Dharma-vinaya (Buddhism) has but one taste, the taste of Freedom. (from and#8216;The Udanaand#8217;). This brilliant and rousing tour-de-force on transcendental freedom is one of Sangharakshitaand#8217;s best-loved lectures.

It's the last show of 2013 and we're not going out with a wimper here at the PDC. It's our Top 3 Performances of 2013 and about 10,000 new releases to review. Okay, maybe I'm exagerrating but to say it will be a struggle to keep this at 90 minutes is no lie. Here's a bit of what you have coming to you this week: Top 3 Performances of the year from each of your Punch Drunk CriticsReview for:- The Wolf of Wall Street- Her- 47 Ronin- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty- Mandela: A Long Walk to FreedomAnd even more...if we can fit it!

The great ocean is strange and wonderfuland#8230; and#8220;Just as the mighty ocean has but one taste, the taste of salt, even so the Dharma-vinaya (Buddhism) has but one taste, the taste of Freedomand#8221;- The Udana. In todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, and#8220;What is Freedom?and#8221; Sangharakshita explores how the Dharma vinaya is both strange and wonderful. From the cracker of a talk, and#8216;The Taste of Freedomand#8216; given in 1979.