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"This is a cautionary tale about how extremism and fascism can creep up on us. It always begins with hate speech and dehumanization... from verbal violence, it's a very short leap to physical violence." — Dr. Georgette Bennett ABOUT THIS EPISODE Dr. Georgette Bennett is an award-winning sociologist, widely published author, former NBC News correspondent, and founder of both the Tanenbaum Center for Inter-Religious Understanding and the Multifaith Alliance for Syrian Refugees — which has mobilized more than $660 million in humanitarian aid. Her latest book, Half Jew, Full Life, tells the extraordinary story of Holocaust survivor Gary "Pips" Phillips, a distant relative who became a surrogate father to Georgette after her own father's death. Pips was classified by the Nazis as a Mischling — half-Jewish — yet voluntarily embraced his Jewish identity at the very moment it could be fatal. Mike and Georgette discuss Pips's four arrests and three escapes, the Nazis who unexpectedly saved his life, the challenge of writing a third-person memoir from psychiatric recordings, and why this story carries urgent lessons about identity, denial, and the creep of extremism. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. A Holocaust story unlike any other. Pips was a Mischling first degree — an Aryan mother, a Jewish father — who voluntarily chose to be Jewish by becoming a bar mitzvah the very week the Nuremberg Laws were enacted. Almost nothing has been written about people in this category. 2. Nazis both persecuted and saved him. Pips was arrested four times and escaped three times. In key moments, individual Nazis — motivated by love, lust, or personal connection — intervened to save his life, complicating the black-and-white narrative of the Holocaust. 3. Survival was his career. Living underground in Berlin among 6,500 Jews who went into hiding, Pips navigated a world where you couldn't buy food or rent a room without papers stamped with a "J." Every day was a question of where to eat and where to sleep. 4. Psychiatric tapes became the primary source. Pips recorded his life story across dozens of sessions with his psychiatrist. Georgette had them transcribed while he was still alive, giving the book an authentic first-person voice despite being written in third person. 5. Trauma never fully heals. Pips's wife Olga, an Auschwitz survivor, processed her experience through silence and ultimately took her own life in 2005. Pips's own trauma surfaced decades later as severe palpitations with no physical cause. 6. Identity is a lifelong negotiation. Pips spent his entire life seeking acceptance as a Jew despite never formally converting. The title Half Jew, Full Life comes from his own declaration: "I don't want to be a half Jew. I want to be a full Jew." 7. A cautionary tale for today. The book traces how extremism begins with hate speech and dehumanization, and how denial during that phase allows violence to escalate — a pattern Georgette sees playing out in the present day. 8. The American Dream, chapter two. After the war, Pips arrived in America as a waiter and bicycle messenger and ended up co-owning the largest photo agency in the world, hobnobbing with celebrities like Natalie Wood and Raquel Welch — never having owned a camera. GET THE BOOK Half Jew, Full Life by Dr. Georgette Bennett Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4v8qrFD Buy on Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781949846744 CONNECT WITH GEORGETTE Website: https://www.bennettny.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgette-bennett-764786184/ CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST Mike Carlon | Uncorking a Story Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncorkingastory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW — It helps more readers and writers find the show! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncorking-a-story/id563636205 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HZiAEtFlhAzk60Z4eAkhY RSS Feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/uncorkingastory Uncorking a Story is produced by Mike Carlon. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You have a full life. A packed calendar. People who need you. And yet somewhere underneath all of it, there is a quiet, persistent loneliness you can't quite name — because it doesn't make sense given everything you have. Midlife loneliness rarely looks like isolation — it looks like being surrounded by people and still not being fully seen. Drawing on Harvard's landmark study on adult wellbeing, Courtney explains why quality of connection matters far more than quantity, and gives you a practical step toward the depth of relationship your evolving self is genuinely hungry for. Get your free chapter of The Consistency Code at https://theconsistencycode.com/freechapter #midlifelonelinesswomen #feelinglonelywithafulllife #lonelinessafter40 #connectioninmidlife #harvardstudyadultdevelopment #qualityofrelationshipshealth #midlifeisolation #beingseeninrelationships #emotionalconnectionwomen #midlifefriendship #depthvsquantityofconnection #lonelinessandhealth  

Ever look up and realise a whole month has vanished? This episode is about why that happens — and how to get more life out of the same amount of time. Most people think time speeds up because they're busy. Not quite. Time speeds up when your brain stops noticing. When your days are repetitive, distracted, and half-lived, your memory writes almost nothing down. That's why a week of scrolling disappears, while one difficult, vivid, meaningful afternoon can feel strangely rich. In this episode, I break down the psychology of time perception using examples from TikTok, procrastination, ADHD, novelty, and emotional reframing. The big idea: a full life isn't made from more hours. It's made from more moments that feel real. We talk about why discomfort often stretches time, why autopilot erases it, and how learning to stay with tension can make you calmer, sharper, and more alive. Add novelty on purpose: new places, new conversations, new experiences. Notice when you're escaping discomfort instead of living through it. Use memory as a metric: if nothing stands out, something needs to change. If time keeps slipping through your hands, this episode will help you hold it differently. UPGRADE to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:

Christmas knew she couldn't get pregnant—she'd known since childhood. What she didn't expect was that the grief would hit hardest after she became a mom. In this Formation Conversation, Christmas shares what it was like to watch everyone around her get pregnant while she sat with infertility, why a single moment of permission from a friend changed everything, and how God's faithfulness in two adoptions became some of the clearest signs she's ever seen that she was exactly where she was supposed to be. "It's okay to feel that way." That sentence from a friend pulling her aside at a party released something Christmas had been holding down for years. In this conversation we talk about: • Infertility and the grief that shows up in unexpected seasons • What friends did right—and what actually helped • Two adoptions and the moments where God made himself undeniable • Praying as a military spouse and solo parent • Psalm 113 and the verse that came alive for her personally • What she'd say to anyone who feels broken, unworthy, or unseen Christmas's story is a reminder that God sees you—even when you can't feel him. And that the people he puts around you are often his clearest voice. "You aren't alone. And this journey has an end. There is something very good for you, no matter what your road looks like." Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Meet Christmas Kitko 01:30 – Rapid Fire: Karaoke, Drama, and Sleeping In 05:00 – One Small Practice: Attitude of Gratitude 07:30 – Community and Studying God's Word Together 09:00 – Infertility and the Grief Nobody Warned Her About 14:00 – The Friend Who Said "It's Okay to Feel That Way" 18:30 – A Chinese Takeout Box and a Pregnancy Announcement 22:00 – Praying as a Mom When the Kids Are Growing Up 26:00 – What Grieving Actually Looked Like 29:00 – Military Life, Feeling Distant from God, and Hindsight 34:00 – Psalm 113: The Verse That Came Alive 38:00 – Words for Anyone Walking Through Infertility 42:00 – How to Actually Support Someone Who Is Grieving 45:00 – One Thing to Remember 47:00 – Closing Prayer — White Oak Christian Church Connecting people to Full Life in Jesus

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welcome back yall!! in this episode, i'm talking about choosing to be child-free, the pressure to get married in your late 20s, and the reality behind dating, relationships, and societal expectations for women.we get into: why i'm leaning toward not having kids tbh the truth about “biological clock” pressure marriage, dating, and red flags no one talks about narcissistic patterns in relationships & how to stay grounded, why being single can actually be more freeing than you think. the loneliness of being “locked in” on your glow-uphow to stay aligned when your lifestyle starts changingthis episode is for anyone feeling pressure to follow a traditional path, navigating dating in their late 20s, or trying to build a better life for themselves without losing their identity.you're not behind. you're not missing out. you're choosing your life intentionally.enjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening!Check out Bloom Pop prebiotic soda on Amazon! #giftedbybloom #bloompop https://amzn.to/3P6jaH9HELLOFRESH! Get up to 10 free meals plus free breakfast for life with my code HF-0449 https://www.filify.co/SHBn0Get $1000 off the health coach certification program I did with promo code STELLACOACHING , their next cohort starts in June!! https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263I edit using Riverside! https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=stella-holtshop my new glo up merch!! https://stellarae.myspreadshop.com/instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcastlisten to and/or support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-raetiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherselftwitter: http://twitter.com/stellaraegoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-raemy fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellaraemy current filming set up:camera: https://amzn.to/4cEQiLOmicrophone: https://amzn.to/3Z2A5gctripod: https://amzn.to/3AEmxgKring light: https://amzn.to/3XxZrShbox lights: https://amzn.to/4e1Q1Ubportable light for phone: https://amzn.to/3XxZspjjoin my patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, merch discounts, behind the scenes, & more! https://www.patreon.com/stellaraepodlisten on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id125561818200:00 intro: why i'm leaning child-free01:30 the pressure to get married + have kids03:00 why people actually want kids (vs what they say)05:00 romanticizing babies vs reality of raising humans06:50 dating experiences & why women are opting out08:30 freedom of being single & child-free10:00 societal conditioning & history behind expectations12:30 choosing your own path vs following the default14:50 hello fresh ad break16:00 influencer relationship tea + warning signs19:30 narcissists, “soul connections” & manipulation22:00 why you need to stay grounded in reality when dating24:00 love bombing vs real connection26:00 dating advice trends & why they don't always work28:00 why being single is actually a blessing30:00 mindbodygreen ad break30:20 loneliness during your glow-up / lock-in era32:00 how to not feel lonely while leveling up34:00 friendships changing when you change35:30 outgrowing people & staying aligned37:00 summer loneliness, comparison & social media39:00 final thoughts: choosing yourself & your life#StellaRaePodcast

Did you settle in life or are you living the way you will look back on with peace?Today I want to introduce you to Haley, I just met this sweet girl and I will never stop being grateful for how friends bring new friends into my life. Haley is one that quickly gives off an ease and sincerity, one that demonstrates kindness in the little things, in the ways that point to who she is insideWe chat about what changed her entire perspective on life, what quitting her job led to, and the difference in seeking approval in those around you and seeing joy in the world around you. She shares how a time in her life brought her lower than anyone should ever feel and yet how she looks to that time as impacting how she sees so much joy in everyday, and values the way every “first” feels We chat about what it means to settle, to hold your whole value of what you want out of life, and to be willing to risk every scary reality to not give up on your heartHaley is a sweet and kind soul, a human that holds onto what it means to be human to others, and one that will remind you that it's ok to change your life to feel alive So tune in and meet Haley, a human that responds with kindness, with hope for a better world, and my vote to let Disney princess answers guide us a little moreAnd to you Haley thank you, thank you for sharing space that feels real and safe, for your trust in having this conversation, and for the ease in which you choose to see life as beautiful and worthwhile, both of which you are so so much

Friend — have you ever stood in the middle of your own life — the career, the home, the friendships, the milestones — and thought, why does none of this feel like mine? Today we are naming the thing most women carry in silence because they are too afraid to say it out loud. Because saying it means admitting that the life you worked so hard to build might not actually be the life you wanted. And that is terrifying. And true. And the beginning of everything.WHAT WE'RE GETTING INTO:✦ Why what you are feeling is not burnout — and why that distinction changes absolutely everything ✦ The identity gap that keeps you adding more to a life that still isn't hitting the way you expected ✦ How high achieving women quietly move from author to character in their own story — and how to get the pen back ✦ Why the disconnection you feel is not evidence that something went wrong — it's evidence that you grewTIMESTAMPS00:00 When Life Feels Off01:26 You Did Everything Right03:28 It's Not Burnout04:35 The Identity Gap05:55 From Author to Character08:31 My Corporate Reckoning10:48 Outgrowing the Blueprint13:03 Name It Two Step14:34 Create What's Next16:34 Final EncouragementThe Name It 2 Step:Step 1 — Name it without judgment. Sit with the feeling instead of fixing it. Notice where it shows up — in your career, your relationships, the quiet moments when nobody needs anything from you. Don't solve it yet. Just name it. "I feel disconnected here." "This doesn't feel like mine."Step 2 — Ask the one question. If I wasn't afraid of disappointing anyone, what would I want instead? Don't edit it before it comes out. Just let the answer arrive. You don't have to act on it today. Just be honest enough to hear it.Step 3 — The YOU Step. Get still. Get quiet. And ask yourself — what is my heart telling me to do next? Whatever comes up — that is your next right aligned step. Not the whole plan. Just the next move. Trust her friend. She already knows.

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The Meaning Full Life: Living Every Day in Light of the Last Day

Lisa Canning is an interior designer, entrepreneur, speaker and founder of The Possibility Mom. After building a successful design career and hosting HGTV's Marriage Under Construction, she reached a breaking point while raising her growing family. Today, as a mom of 11 kids, Lisa helps women simplify daily life, pursue meaningful work, and release pressure to do everything perfectly. In this conversation she shares practical insight on priorities, family rhythms, and redefining success for everyday life.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a high-achieving physician has been in all the right rooms, heard all the right information and still cannot make the changes?In this episode, Dr. Latifat sits down with Dr. Josya, family medicine physician, first-generation Haitian American, and dating coach for professional women. Dr. Josya is also a 6-to-7 member, and she came on the show to tell the whole truth about money — where it started, what it cost her, and what finally changed.This one is personal, honest, and exactly what someone sitting on the fence about their finances needs to hear.In this episode:The money story she carried from childhood into her careerThe loan that ran her decisions for yearsWhat two wins in 6-to-7 actually looked likeHow money coaching changed her marriageWhy she became a dating coach for professional women"Every decision was tied to that loan. Not from my dream life — from fear."https://moneyfitmd.com/6to7 Register now!You're making six or even seven figures and still asking, “Where did all my money go?”  The Money Left Over program gives women physicians the tools to uncover 4–5 figures in extra monthly cash and finally let your money start working for you.

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Philip Setter is an insurance broker and software entrepreneur from Canada who's been climbing for over a decade. He is known to quietly solo some of the gnarliest ice the Canadian Rockies has to offer and has an affinity for chossy, runout, dangerous, and psychologically demanding routes. Phil has a tangible passion and enthusiasm to extract the most out of life. Whether its in business, his partnerships, or in climbing he gives everything 100%. Part of life's meaning for Phil is triumphing through adversity and the shenanigans he seems to always find himself in provide the perfect place for him to create the memories and stories that will last a lifetime. But what's the difference between shenanigans worth pushing through and those that become reckless?  What does it mean to build a life that holds space for risk while being responsible to the people who depend on you? Expect to learn about Phil's framework for ice climbing risk assessment, how he tore his A2 pulley and how peptides accelerated his recovery, what it's like selling life insurance to climbers who might not want to admit they're doing something dangerous, why many accomplished climbers have something else in their life besides climbing, how he works on setting boundaries, how we define success & failure, the role vices play in our lives, and much more…#iceclimbing #tradclimbing #mountaineering Thanks to our sponsors!LIVSN DesignsCheckout Their Ecotrek Trail Pants HEREUse Code "TCM15" At Checkout for an extra 15% OFF Your OrderHelp Support The Show & Unlock The Ad-Free PodcastResourcesPurchase Life Insurance For Climbers (Canadians Only):Phil's IGPhil's Youtube

Big Idea: Building God's house produces abundant life Problem: We disobey God and seek the abundant life by building our house at the neglect of God's Solution: God disrupts our efforts to stir us into joyful and fulfilling obedience that leads to abundant life Vision: A church built upon the foundation of Christ by His people, who build each other up, support the activities of the church, all done with pure motives, which leads to people and homes that are flourishing with the abundant life of joy in God's presence. Links: Website: https://thegrovechurch.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegrovechurchofficial Facebook: https://facebook.com/thegrovechurchofficial Sermon Audio: https://soundcloud.com/thegrovechurchofficial Podcast: https://tr.ee/c0BcdkUV3C Support Our Ministry: https://grovechurch.churchcenter.com/giving If this video was helpful to you, please like, comment, and subscribe — and share it with someone who needs hope today.

God wants you to have a life full of hope - Christian hope - the confidence and certainty of what's true and trustworthy - you were redeemed by the precious blood of Christ. You are forgiven, eternal life is yours, and so now we live a hope-full life as we live for him.This sermon based on 1 Peter 1:17-21 was preached on the Third Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2026, for a sermon series called, "Empty & Filled."

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Work With Me 1:1 Coaching - https://ericrobertsfitness.com/erf-1on1.html On today's episode I sit down with James, the winner of our 8-Week New Year's Challenge, along with coach Jamie to break down exactly how he pulled it off. James dropped over 20 pounds, took his resting heart rate from 92 to 49, and cut his cholesterol nearly in half — all while working long shifts in food service and raising three kids in the UK. He opens up about the moment that kicked all of this off: giving CPR to his stepdad in his own home, and the promise he made to himself that day. Jamie and I get into how we built the plan around his chaotic schedule, and how James' journey has now pulled his chef, his sister, and his own dad into taking their health seriously too. Join my Clubhouse App - https://ericrobertsfitness.com/clubhouse-page.html Free Calorie Calculator https://ericrobertsfitness.com/free-calorie-calculator/ 20% Off Legion Athletic Supplements Code “ERIC” HERE https://legionathletics.rfrl.co/qj2dy Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@ericrobertsfitness Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@EricRobertsFitnessPodcast

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God created us in his image. His creation was exactly what he wanted it to be. Though sin ruined his perfect world, God is at work restoring us and all things.

Scripture: John 5:21–29+Jesus gives Forever Life.Acts 17:31 NIV+ Jesus gives Full Life.John 11:25–26 Ephesians 2:4–5 NIV John 17:3 NIVJohn 3:36 NIV

In this episode of the Other Six Podcast, we talk about how Jesus didn't just leave an empty tomb; He came to fill empty hearts. His resurrection means sin and death are defeated, and life and hope are available right now. This isn't just about life after death, it's about experiencing true life in Christ today.

"An Empty Tomb Equals A Full Life" by Mission Ebenezer Family Church

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When life feels uncertain and answers seem far away, this message reminds you that something greater is happening behind the scenes. The empty tomb is not the end of the story but the beginning of a transformed life filled with faith, restoration, and eternal promise. #EmptyTombFullLife #Easter #CITAMChurchOnline #ChurchEveryday

A life lived on both sides of the millennia, Michael Vecchione has crafted a life through the U.S. Coast Guard (his first retirement), the production and distribution of craft cigars and the delicate details of roasting quality coffee for the Norfolk/Tidewater Area and its universities and businesses. Connecting the dots of life and helping others do the same as he lives a full life that continues to move forward.

Clare shares how her son went from a viral crash at thirteen to full, active living through pacing, autonomic nervous system retraining, and Mickel Therapy. We trace the medical dead ends, the messy middle, and the simple joy‑based habits that tipped him into lasting recovery.• early sensitivity shaped by stress and frequent infections• onset at secondary school, loss of attendance and friends• visible and invisible symptoms including brain fog and dizziness• NHS pathway, helpful GP, limits of NICE‑aligned care• colour‑coded pacing and activity management to 40 percent• ANS Rewire lifting function to about 80 percent• relapse at university, boundaries and motivation to recover• Mickel Therapy linking emotions, boundaries and symptoms• play, novelty and joy as daily nervous system tools• caregiver strain, what to skip, what to double down on• life beyond illness with work, travel and climbingClare's Facebook Group for parents of children with Long Covid, ME/CFS: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Ch4nxkujg/?mibextid=wwXIfrMessage the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :) For more information about Long Covid Breathing courses & workshops, please check out LongCovidBreathing.com (music credit - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life) Support the show~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costsTranscripts available on individual episodes herewww.LongCovidPodcast.comFacebook Instagram  Twitter Facebook Creativity GroupSubscribe to mailing listI love to hear from you, via socials or LongCovidPodcast@gmail.com**Disclaimer - you should not rely on any medical information contained in this Podcast and related materials in making medical, health-related or other decisions. Please consult a doctor or other health professional**

In this message from the series Against the Grain, we explore one of the most counter-cultural truths in Scripture: life is not measured by what we accumulate, but by what we surrender.What are we truly holding onto?If you want deeper joy, stronger faith, and a richer relationship with God, the path forward may not be holding tighter. It may be giving it all away.

The Holy Spirit is not a force to tap into—He is the living presence of God. When we follow Jesus, we don't just adopt new beliefs; we receive a new Operating System for our lives. The Spirit rewires our thinking, reshapes our desires, and empowers us to live beyond our natural limits.In this series, we'll explore what it means to be formed inwardly and empowered outwardly. We'll talk about miracles, spiritual gifts, the unseen realm, and how ordinary believers can walk in extraordinary ways.•NEXT STEPS- Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://atmosphere.church/new-to-faith•JOIN A LIFE GROUP- Find the community you've been looking for. Discover the prayer warriors waiting to stand with you. If you're interested in joining or starting a Life Group, visit https://atmosphere.church/life-groups•ABOUT ATMOSPHERE.CHURCH- Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Atmosphere.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us in-person at our location in Thousand Oaks, California or globally online at https://atmosphere.church/watch•For the best experience connecting with us, download the Atmosphere.Church app at https://qrco.de/atmosphere-ca

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Rest doesn't mean doing nothing, but simply pausing the constant pushing forward. In this conversation with Carolyn of Homesteading Family, we talk about what happened when her family intentionally committed to a “year of rest” on their busy homestead. With older kids, a growing business, animals to tend, and even a wedding thrown into the mix, this wasn't a year of sitting still. It was a year of redefining peace, rethinking commitments, and learning that true rest often starts in your mindset long before it shows up on your calendar. If you've been feeling burned out in homesteading, homemaking, business, or motherhood, this episode will meet you right where you are and give you practical encouragement to find peace in your current season. In this episode, we cover: - The long-term vision behind planning six years of building followed by a seventh year with no major homestead projects - What “rest” actually looked like with 11 kids, animals, gardens, and a full family business still running - The surprising ways time opened up when they stopped adding infrastructure, remodels, and new systems - How an unexpected engagement, homestead wedding, and cabin build reshaped their carefully planned year - Living by rhythm instead of a clock-driven schedule and why everyday chores don't have to feel burdensome - The myth that life automatically gets easier as kids grow — and how each new season brings its own challenges and freedoms - The difference between removing work and actually experiencing peace - A practical shift that brought immediate calm and clarity to her days and why overwhelm often follows us even into vacation seasons - The hidden cost of overcommitment and how to recognize when it's stealing your joy in the everyday moments - Telling yourself the truth about your personality and energy instead of striving to meet someone else's standard - Designing home rhythms that serve your season instead of copying what works for someone else View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! RESOURCES MENTIONED Get access to the Peaceful Homestead Rhythm Challenge and the full Homestead Kitchen Membership here! Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook CONNECT Carolyn of Homesteading Family | Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rest doesn't mean doing nothing, but simply pausing the constant pushing forward. In this conversation with Carolyn of Homesteading Family, we talk about what happened when her family intentionally committed to a “year of rest” on their busy homestead. With older kids, a growing business, animals to tend, and even a wedding thrown into the mix, this wasn't a year of sitting still. It was a year of redefining peace, rethinking commitments, and learning that true rest often starts in your mindset long before it shows up on your calendar. If you've been feeling burned out in homesteading, homemaking, business, or motherhood, this episode will meet you right where you are and give you practical encouragement to find peace in your current season. In this episode, we cover: - The long-term vision behind planning six years of building followed by a seventh year with no major homestead projects - What “rest” actually looked like with 11 kids, animals, gardens, and a full family business still running - The surprising ways time opened up when they stopped adding infrastructure, remodels, and new systems - How an unexpected engagement, homestead wedding, and cabin build reshaped their carefully planned year - Living by rhythm instead of a clock-driven schedule and why everyday chores don't have to feel burdensome - The myth that life automatically gets easier as kids grow — and how each new season brings its own challenges and freedoms - The difference between removing work and actually experiencing peace - A practical shift that brought immediate calm and clarity to her days and why overwhelm often follows us even into vacation seasons - The hidden cost of overcommitment and how to recognize when it's stealing your joy in the everyday moments - Telling yourself the truth about your personality and energy instead of striving to meet someone else's standard - Designing home rhythms that serve your season instead of copying what works for someone else View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! RESOURCES MENTIONED Get access to the Peaceful Homestead Rhythm Challenge and the full Homestead Kitchen Membership here! Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook CONNECT Carolyn of Homesteading Family | Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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An Athletics Administration Leader & Educator who authored a book published last year called, "The Good Sport: Reflections on a Full Life in College Sports." He is one of the most accomplished and respected athletic directors in American sports history. Over his 47-year career, he has shaped some of the most prominent programs in the nation, from Notre Dame to Duke, earning countless accolades and the enduring loyalty of those he mentored. As a testament to his unparalleled influence on athletics, 32 of his former assistants now lead sports programs across the United States, and four of his children head college sports programs. Sports Illustrated has dubbed his family the "First Family of Athletic Directors."

In this Relay episode, we're sharing a conversation from Road to the Trials that feels especially relevant right now. Peter Bromka sits down with JP Trojan, an Olympic Trials qualifier who ran 2:10 and finished fourth at the California International Marathon, a breakthrough performance that put him firmly on the map as we look ahead to the 2028 Trials.JP's path is anything but typical. He ran collegiately at William & Mary and later used eligibility while attending Syracuse Law School, building his running career alongside a demanding academic track. Today, he trains with Minnesota Distance Elite while working full time as an immigration attorney in Minneapolis. JP shares what it looks like to hold both worlds at once, how he structures training around a high-responsibility job, and why he races with a competitor's mindset instead of chasing a time.In light of what's happening in Minnesota and the broader climate in our country, JP also talks about his work in immigration law and what this moment has been like on the ground. He offers tangible ways listeners can support affected communities, including two trusted organizations doing critical work. Our hearts are with Minnesota and with everyone experiencing fear, uncertainty, and trauma right now.Links to support:Advocates for Human Rights: https://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/donateStand With Minnesota: https://www.standwithminnesota.com/

Are you letting fear hold you back—or ready to live more fully? In this heartfelt episode, Elaine sits down with Alealani Gian, a Hawaii‑based stylist whose life changed in an instant when she survived a shark attack. What followed was unexpected growth, self‑acceptance, and more courage than she ever knew she had.

Recorded on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Other scripture cited: Isaiah 58:1-12; Romans 6:3-4.Support the show

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "A Full Life"

How can you have a life and be a full-time mum at the same time.  Being a mum is important but it isn't your only role nor does it completely define you.  Belinda reflects on 6 things she taught her kids that ended up giving her time to do the other things that were important to her.   Read the blog here:  How I Had A Full Life As Well As Being A Full-Time Mum   Extra Mention:  How to teach your child anything - 4 Training Stages to be an Effective Parent     GROW as a Heart-Focused Parent: Join Heart Boosters Each week you'll receive practical insights and encouragement to disciple your children's hearts, plus free access to my Resource Library with extra tools and printables.   PRIVATE COACHING: Get one-to-one help with coaching - via Zoom.  Book your call today.  $30/session.  Read more here   FOLLOW BELINDA  On Instagram: @belindaletchford On Facebook: facebook.com/heartfocusparenting Email Belinda: belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website:  belindaletchford.com  

If your calendar is packed from morning to night — but you still feel behind, overwhelmed, or disconnected — this episode is going to feel like a deep breath.Today is Day 6 in our special New Year series:✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner(So You Don't Have to Learn the Hard Way)Across these 10 episodes, we're rethinking planning for busy, ambitious moms — so life doesn't feel like constant rushing, guilt, and exhaustion. Instead, we're creating plans that feel grounded, flexible, intentional, and doable.And today's big truth is this:

If you've ever caught yourself saying "I'm so busy" like it's some kind of achievement, this episode is calling your name. Monica Virga Alborno, founder of Wanderwild Family Retreats and former Fortune 500 energy engineer, joins me to talk about why moms tend to wear busyness as a badge of honor and what it's actually costing us. This isn't about adding another two-hour morning routine to your already packed schedule. Monica shares practical five-minute resets and why normalizing rest for our kids might be one of the most important things we do. Plus, you'll hear about her incredible family retreats that actually let moms vacation WITH their kids without the exhaustion that usually comes with it.In This Episode, I'll Cover:Why we wear busyness as a badge of honor and how to break that cycleThe difference between a "busy" day and a "full" day (and why it matters)Practical five-minute rituals to create spaciousness in your overwhelmed lifeHow living abroad shifted Monica's perspective on American mom cultureWhy asking for help doesn't make you lazy or less capableWhat family retreats that welcome children can teach us about slowing downConnect with Monica: www.wanderwildfamilyretreats.comwww.instagram.com/wanderwildfamilyretreatswww.substack.com/@wanderwildfamilyretreats ________________________________

12/27/2025, Nyokai Kristin Diggs, dharma talk at City Center. Nyokai Kristin Diggs talks about the non-separation of feeling, sensing, and thinking as they relate to giving, as a whole-being practice and a state of mind that reflects the always-unhindered, underlying truth of our undivided lives.

In this week's episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we sit down with special guest Dinesh Melwani to explore how small, intentional shifts can completely change the trajectory of your life and career. We talk about delegating without guilt, reclaiming your time, and building confidence through consistent, incremental action. Dinesh shares how he's redesigned his own life—juggling law, real estate, coaching, a podcast, and now a children's book—by narrowing his focus, embracing seasons, and letting his day job fund his bigger dreams. This conversation is a powerful reminder that you don't have to quit everything to build a life you love. Follow Dinesh Melwani at @dineshmelwani and check out his book on amazon.