Podcasts about Gentle

Titus 3:1-2 (ESV)Andrew and Edwin discuss Paul's reminders to Titus and the Cretan Christians about how to live as citizens and neighbors among the Cretans. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today. ________________________________________________ If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser:  Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26371The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheText Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalk Michael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

If you're not ready for a new week, are feeling overwhelmed, or you're wondering how on Earth everybody else does it all, then this one's for you.

Take a break from the noise of everyday life with soothing stress relief music created to help you relax, recharge, and restore inner peace. Gentle ambient melodies provide a calming atmosphere for meditation, deep breathing, studying, working, yoga, or simply unwinding after a long day.Whether you're managing stress, anxiety, or mental fatigue, these peaceful sounds can help create a sense of calm and balance, making it easier to focus, relax, or drift into restful sleep.Perfect for:

Do this before bed to calm your nervous system, support your vagus nerve, and drift into deep, healing sleep. This gentle vagus nerve reset meditation is designed to help you shift from fight-or-flight into rest-and-digest using slow breathing, soft sighs, self-compassion, and a tender full-body scan. You're invited to arrive exactly as you are—busy-minded, tired, or tender-hearted—and be reminded again and again: you are safe, you are held, you are okay as you are. In this sleep meditation you will: - Use slow, rhythmic breathing and soft sighs to send a message of safety through your whole system - Explore a somatic hug and soothing (or imagined) self-touch to gently tone the vagus nerve - Experience a warm, tender body scan with visualization, from the crown of the head all the way to sleepy toes - Ground into three points of support beneath you and feel fully held and supported - Practice kindness, acceptance, and letting go of attachment and expectations - Rest into healing affirmations such as: - I am safe to rest - My body is heard - My body's natural healing is active now - rest deeply now This practice is ideal as a bedtime meditation, sleep hypnosis style relaxation, or a nervous system reset at the end of a long day. Listen lying down or seated, let the ground meet you where you are, and allow your body to remember how to rest, repair, and heal. If your mind wanders, that's perfectly okay. Thoughts can simply float by—like leaves on a slow stream—as you are gently guided back to your breath, your body, and the steady support beneath you.

You Can Allow Yourself to Feel FullyIn this episode, we explore what it means to give yourself permission to feel what you feel — fully, without judgment, without rushing to fix it, and without talking yourself out of it before you have even let it in. We live in a world that often tells us our feelings are only okay if they are manageable. But feelings do not negotiate. They show up when they show up. And the real question is not whether you will feel difficult things — it is whether you will make room for them when they arrive.You will learn why feelings that are allowed to be felt actually move through you faster than feelings you try to suppress, why feelings are information and not instructions, and how to work through your emotions one layer at a time instead of all at once. We also cover the important distinction between feeling something and being consumed by it, and why that difference matters for your daily life.This episode closes with a simple breathwork exercise and affirmations to carry with you — reminders that your feelings are not too much, that you do not have to rush through your pain, and that you are allowed to take up emotional space.Key themes: emotional permission, feeling fully, self-compassion, emotional literacy, letting feelings move through youAffirmations from this episode:- I give myself permission to feel what I feel without judgment.- My feelings are not too much. They are just real.- I do not have to rush through my pain to get to the other side of it.- I am allowed to take up emotional space. That is not selfish. That is human.- I can feel what I feel and still be okay. Those are not mutually exclusive.Timestamps:00:00 — Opening: You do not have to be okay right now01:45 — Settling In: A world quick to tell us how to feel03:30 — The Theme: Four insights for allowing yourself to feel05:00 — Breathwork: One small pause05:45 — Affirmations06:30 — Closing: Feelings are not weakness. They are human.Hashtags:#FeelYourFeelings #EmotionalWellness #SelfCompassion #AllowYourself #MentalHealthMatters #MindfulMoments #DailyAffirmations #Podcast #WellnessJourney #HealingFromWithinProduced by Your Quiet Moment — a daily devotional podcast offering gentle guidance, breathwork, and affirmations to help you navigate life with more calm and self-compassion.DISCLAIMER

You Can Be Gentle With YourselfIn this episode of Your Quiet Moment, we explore the transformative practice of self-compassion. Often, we extend kindness to our dearest friends when they're struggling, yet we withhold that same gentleness from ourselves. Today, we'll learn how to change that.We'll discuss why self-criticism doesn't motivate us to do better — it actually drains our energy and lowers our self-esteem. Instead, we'll explore how mindfulness and gratitude can help us respond to our challenges with kindness and understanding.This episode includes a calming breathwork practice you can use anytime, anywhere, to center yourself and invite peace within.---AFFIRMATIONS FROM THIS EPISODE:• I am worthy of love and kindness, just as I am.• I choose to treat myself with gentleness and understanding.• I am doing the best I can, and that is enough.• I forgive myself for my mistakes and imperfections.• I am deserving of compassion, especially from myself.• I am gentle with myself as I navigate life's challenges.• I embrace my imperfections and see them as part of my unique beauty.• I am kind to myself, even when I make mistakes.• I choose to let go of self-criticism and embrace self-compassion.• I am deserving of the same kindness and understanding that I offer to others.---TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Opening01:30 - Settling In03:00 - The Theme: Being Gentle with Yourself05:30 - The Theme (continued)07:00 - Breathwork Practice08:00 - Affirmations09:30 - Closing---#YourQuietMoment #SelfCompassion #Gentleness #Mindfulness #Affirmations #SelfKindness #Wellness #Podcast #Meditation #PersonalGrowthDISCLAIMER

YQM EP273: You Are Not Behind — You Are Exactly Where You Need to BeSometimes the heaviest weight we carry is the invisible timeline we think we are supposed to follow. In this episode, we gently set it down.You are not late. You are not losing. You are not running out of time. You are exactly where you need to be — and the season you are living through right now is growing something in you that speed never could.This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like everyone else is moving forward while standing still. For the person comparing their behind-the-scenes to someone else's highlight reel. For the one who needs permission to trust their own timing.✨ In This Episode:• Why comparison is a game you can never win• How detours and delays are part of the path, not obstacles to it• Why stillness is not stagnation — it is preparation• How to release the pressure of invisible timelines• Gentle breathwork to let go of the word "behind"

YQM EP273: You Are Not Behind — You Are Exactly Where You Need to BeSometimes the heaviest weight we carry is the invisible timeline we think we are supposed to follow. In this episode, we gently set it down.You are not late. You are not losing. You are not running out of time. You are exactly where you need to be — and the season you are living through right now is growing something in you that speed never could.This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like everyone else is moving forward while standing still. For the person comparing their behind-the-scenes to someone else's highlight reel. For the one who needs permission to trust their own timing.✨ In This Episode:• Why comparison is a game you can never win• How detours and delays are part of the path, not obstacles to it• Why stillness is not stagnation — it is preparation• How to release the pressure of invisible timelines• Gentle breathwork to let go of the word "behind"

EP281: You Can Be Gentle With Your Own AmbitionIn this episode of Your Quiet Moment, we explore what happens when ambition becomes a weapon aimed at yourself — and how to hold your drive with tenderness instead of tension. You do not have to choose between wanting more and being at peace with where you are. Gentle ambition is not laziness. It is wisdom.SHOW NOTESYour Quiet Moment is a daily podcast designed to give you a few minutes of stillness, encouragement, and self-compassion. Each episode features a guided breathing exercise, a reflection on a theme, and affirmations to carry with you through the day.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Opening & Breathing Exercise01:15 – Settling In: The Man Who Wakes Up at Five Fifteen03:45 – The Theme Part 1: Ambition Does Not Have to Hurt06:30 – The Theme Part 2: What Gentle Ambition Looks Like09:15 – Guided Breathwork10:45 – Affirmations Part 111:30 – Affirmations Part 212:15 – Closing ReflectionSTORY SUMMARYWe meet a man who wakes at five fifteen every morning, not because he has to, but because he is afraid that if he stops, he will lose everything. His ambition has become a cage disguised as a engine. We also hear about a woman who spent her twenties chasing a promotion she thought would make her feel complete — and the hollow silence that greeted her when she finally arrived. These stories illustrate the cost of ambition without gentleness, and the freedom that comes from learning to hold your drive without letting it hold you.HOSTYour host brings warmth, honesty, and a big-sibling energy to every episode. Today's reflection draws on personal experience with burnout, the pressure to constantly produce, and the slow learning that rest is not a reward but a requirement.TOPICS- Ambition and self-compassion- The danger of making productivity your identity- Learning to rest without guilt- Wanting more while loving what you have- Gentle ambition as wisdom, not weaknessDISCLAIMERThis podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional.#YourQuietMoment #SelfCompassion #Ambition #Rest #SelfCare #MentalHealth #Gentleness #InnerPeace #Podcast #DailyAffirmations #Healing #MindfulnessDISCLAIMER

Gentle piano melodies blend with the soft, consistent sound of purple noise to create a peaceful atmosphere for deep relaxation, focus, or restful sleep. Want access to an ad-free, 8-hour version of this episode? Try Deep Sleep Sounds Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepsounds.supercast.com/. Create a mix of your favorite sounds by downloading the Deep Sleep Sounds App at: https://deepsleepsounds.onelink.me/U0RY/app. Having an issue with Deep Sleep Sounds or want to ask us a question? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions. Our AppsRedeem exclusive, unlimited access to premium content for 1 month FREE in our mobile apps built by the Slumber Studios team:Slumber App: slumber.fm/deepsleepsounds Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A gentle, spacious sleep meditation to help when your brain won't switch off. You'll be guided to soften your body, befriend your breath, welcome your feelings, and gently change your relationship with overthinking using imagery of sky and clouds, self‑compassion, and nervous system–soothing affirmations. 0:00 Welcome, overthinking & permission to rest 10:19 Gentle full‑body scan for deep relaxation 22:12 Thoughts as clouds, letting go of what you can't control 32:45 Self‑compassion, future self & drifting into sleep About Lauren Ostrowski Fenton Lauren Ostrowski Fenton is a meditation teacher, yoga instructor, counselor, and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner based in South Australia. She holds: - An Honours degree in Anthropology - A Master's degree in Counselling - And has begun a second Master's degree in Disability Leadership (Developmental Educator), with the aim of working as a developmental educator Lauren blends her academic background in anthropology, counselling, and disability leadership with lived experience and years of teaching meditation. Her work focuses on nervous system regulation, grief, resilience, and self‑compassion, offering practical, trauma‑aware support for everyday life. --- Support Lauren's Work & Listen Elsewhere If this meditation supports you and you'd like to say thank you, you're warmly invited (only if you're able and it feels right) to support Lauren's work: - One‑off donations via PayPal You can make a one‑off contribution here: http://paypal.me/Laurenostrowski - Patreon – ongoing support & extra content Support Lauren's work and access additional practices and updates: https://www.patreon.com/cw/laurenostrowskifenton - Insight Timer – listen to more of Lauren's meditations https://insig.ht/DqxPBTt624b Your listening, your presence, and any form of support—financial or otherwise—are deeply appreciated. Original vocals and video by Lauren Ostrowski Fenton copyright © 2026 #SleepMeditation #Overthinking #NervousSystemRegulation

Listen to 2 hours of ocean waves flowing in a calm and steady pattern, made for sleep, study, focus, and deep concentration. The natural sound of waves rolling in and fading back out helps cover distractions, quiet busy thoughts, and create a peaceful space for rest or work. Use this ocean wave sound for bedtime, reading, meditation, studying, relaxing, or staying focused with a soothing sea background.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asmr-rain-recordings--5347561/support.Lose the AD intros by becoming a subscriber!https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asmr-rain-recordings--5347561/support

Evening Gratitude - A Quiet Moment Meditation for Releasing the Day Into Gentle RestWelcome to Your Quiet Moment. This evening meditation guides you through a gentle process of unwinding, gratitude, and restful awareness as the day comes to a close.00:00 - Arrival & Setting the Scene02:00 - Evening Welcome & Breath05:00 - Body Dissolution & Release15:00 - Guided Journey Through Evening Light30:00 - Gratitude Practice & Heart Opening45:00 - Core Affirmations for Rest60:00 - Stillness & Deep Peace75:00 - Night Journey & Dream Preparation90:00 - Evening Affirmations & Trust105:00 - Soft Landing & ClosingLet everything you carried today begin to soften. This meditation is designed to help you release the weight of the day, find gratitude in the small things, and transition peacefully into rest.Perfect for evening wind-down, sleep preparation, stress relief, and cultivating gratitude.#meditation #gratitude #eveningmeditation #sleep #rest #peace #selfcare #mindfulnessDISCLAIMER

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You can start late as long as you start! It's Ford v Skipp! Will Ripp Ballz and Diglett be enough to win this battle? Join us every other Friday for another exhilarating episode of Late Starters! The Late Starters have launched a Patreon to help with the journey in front of them! If you would like to be a supporter head here to help out! Catch ya later! Get mech, subscribe to Youtube and follow us on twitter to stay up to date with every thing Late Starters! You can find everything we do at Airtimefornonsense.com!  #pokemon #ttrpg #roleplay #improv  Cast GM - Austin (@SeezyDrop) Calynn - Alex (@Alexandbirds) Ford - Tim (@Remobware) Victor - Kaycie (@Kayciedoom) Pokedex - Jenna (@JennaChil) With Special Guest, Vic Idstarr! Playing Skipp Ripper, Bonafide Independent Pokeball Manufacturer! Check out Vic's comic, Destiny and Dragoones and their new podcast, Youngvale, its a D&D live play where three highschoolers navigate homework, teen crushes... and wild magic when the veil is lifted to reveal the truth of this “perfectly normal” town.  Music Some of the music used in this production belongs to ©2022 Pokémon. ©1995-2022 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. The following music was used for this media project: Embrace The Wind by WinnieTheMoog Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6685-embrace-the-wind  License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod  Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes   License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Artist website: https://incompetech.com  Scheming Weasel [Metal Version] (feat. Kevin MacLeod) by Alexander Nakarada  Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8163-scheming-weasel-metal-version-feat-kevin-macleod   License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  Arcane Anthems Patreon Ivan Duch and Pokemon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com): Cottages Open Those Bright Eyes Scheming Weasel Quirky Dog Nonstop Shiny Tech Motivator   Sound Effects AMBLM ext day applause people crowd walla open air concert berlin philharmonics international german english by LudwigMueller -- https://freesound.org/s/459162/  -- License: Creative Commons 0 Crowd Cheering by SoundBiterSFX -- https://freesound.org/s/730908/  -- License: Creative Commons 0 Cube Squelch by blerp4 -- https://freesound.org/s/837367/  -- License: Creative Commons 0 Spaghetti Jello Combo Splats.wav by saturdaysoundguy -- https://freesound.org/s/388033/  -- License: Creative Commons 0 explosive_rock_Impact_sounds_v2_10152025 by Artninja -- https://freesound.org/s/829680/  -- License: Attribution 4.0

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We like to sign off our show by saying, “Take care of yourselves, take care of each other, and drink some tea.” It's our favorite little motto and it's a great reminder that herbalism and self-care go right alongside mutual aid!In our episode 283: Vetting Your Herbalism Sources: Red Flags & Green Flags, we talked about how it isn't actually bucking the system to ignore the FDA and FTC laws about “telling & selling”. Neither is it a cool rebellious act to turn away from scientific knowledge, modern medical technologies, or even conventional treatments. They each have their place, and herbalism isn't an ‘alternative' to them in the sense of a dichotomous choice – either herbs or science, either herbalism or medicine. We can fit together, and we get better results when we do.But it's certainly true that conventional medicine has problems, and that the system needs some bucking! A system reliant on consumerism – buying your way to better health – always leaves people out. A lot of people. They need help, and we can help them.The best way to do that is a little surprising: take care of each other. Extend our circle of care outside ourselves, outside our family and housemates, and further out into the world. We are all here together, and we can all support one another. And since we're all herbalists here, let's do it with herbs!Three ways to get started:FREE Emergency Preparedness course – Concise and targeted lessons teach you how to prepare for emergencies ranging from hurricanes to wildfires to heatwaves. Learn to construct a modular, no-frills herbal first aid kit, food reserve, and go-bag (or shelter-in-place bag). Understand herbal wound care and all the steps to take for cuts and burns. Anticipate and prepare for the effects of climate disasters in your community, not only to help yourself, but to help others too.SLIDING SCALE Herbal Community Care Toolkit – This 20-hour video course teaches you safe, inexpensive, and accessible herbs which can make a difference in the most common health concerns in our society today. High blood pressure, diabetes, edema, pain, poor sleep – there are herbs to support people facing all of these challenges and more. They don't need to be expensive, exotic, or risky. They don't need to be “maximum strength” or “100x concentrated”. Gentle, simple, safe herbs can help people you know and love.SLIDING SCALE Accessible Herbalism course – We consider this essential training for clinical herbalists, but you don't have to be one to want this information! Providing care to everyone is challenging, and involves a lot of creativity and skill to find the right resources and get them to the right people – and to do it all without burning out. To do it, we teach strategies to work around resource constraints, addressing the realities of time and energy involved in herbal work. We share our methods for finding funding, improving access to care, and building community support networks: mutual aid for herbalists and the communities they serve.You can go deeper, of course! These are starting points to get you helpful and empowered as soon as possible, while keeping safety first. And don't forget…Everything's on sale in July!All our offerings are self-paced online video courses. They all come with free access to twice-weekly live Q&A sessions with us, lifetime access to current & future course material, open discussion threads integrated in each lesson, an active student community, study guides, quizzes & capstone assignments, and more!Use code CATNIP at checkout to get 20% off!If you have a moment, it would help us a lot if you could subscribe, rate, & review our podcast wherever you listen. This helps others find us more easily. Thank you!!Our theme music is “Wings” by Nicolai Heidlas.Support the showYou can find all of our online herbalism courses at online.commonwealthherbs.com!

Drift into deep relaxation and restful sleep with gentle river currents and soothing nature sounds, creating the perfect ambient backdrop for meditation, focus, and stress relief. Let calming water flow and peaceful natural sounds wash over you to ease your mind and restore your calm.

Gentle Presence & Mindful Flow — Complete Practice (66 min, 24 min preview)A gentle complete practice that invites you to shift your attention away from perfecting poses and toward simply being present with the experience of moving. While there are moments of meaningful challenge, the emphasis remains on awareness, steadiness, and meeting each posture with curiosity rather than expectation.The sequence offers enough strength and balance work to keep you engaged, but physical accomplishment is never the point. Instead, the practice creates space to notice your breath, your reactions, and the subtle quality of your attention from one moment to the next. The result is a class that feels nourishing, centered, and quietly transformative.This is a beautiful choice for days when you want yoga to be less about what you can do and more about how you choose to be.New class every Tuesday. 350+ full classes in the Unlimited Archive at JustGreatYoga.com

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Experience the calming sounds of a gentle thunderstorm and rain to promote deep sleep, relaxation, and meditation. Perfect for creating a peaceful ambiance that soothes the mind and helps you drift into tranquil rest.

In this Bible Story, we learn about the battle between God and the Assyrian King Sennacherib, and the Lord provides victory over the Assyrians. This story is inspired by 2 Chronicles 32:1-23 & 2 Kings 18:13-19:37. Go to https://www.BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Chronicles 32:20-21 from the King James Version.Episode 150: As the King lay sick on his bed, he begs God to remember him. Asking that God would recall all the good he did in His name. This call was not made in vain. God heard him and sent a word through the prophet Isaiah that he would be spared and live another fifteen years. The nations heard about this miraculous healing and even Babylon came to congratulate the King. But instead of using this visit to point the nations to his God, he used it to show off his wealth. This sin would cost him his nation.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living. Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Immerse yourself in gentle rainfall on pavement, creating a soothing ambient soundscape perfect for sleep, meditation, and deep relaxation. Let the calming natural rain sounds ease your mind, reduce stress, and help you drift into peaceful rest.

If you're feeling creatively stuck or have a project you want to start, today we're turning to Austin Kleon for some much needed wisdom!

As the day comes to a close, I invite you to slow down, take a gentle breath, and allow yourself to simply be.In this first Stories for Unwinding – A Gentle Story Before Sleep, we begin with a few mindful moments to help your body soften and your mind become a little quieter. Through slow breathing and a simple Positive Intelligence® sensory exercise, you'll gently shift your attention away from the busyness of the day and into the present moment.From there, I'll guide you along a peaceful path beside the ocean at sunset. Feel the sea breeze, listen to the rhythm of the waves, and let your imagination carry you to a place where there is nowhere to be and nothing left to solve tonight.Before we say goodnight, you'll be invited to reflect on one small moment from your day that brought peace, joy, or even the faintest smile. Together, we'll pause to celebrate the quiet gifts that are so easily overlooked and end the day with gratitude, kindness, and self-compassion.Whether you're looking to unwind after a busy day, calm an overactive mind, or simply create a gentle evening ritual, I hope these moments help you find a little more ease before sleep.Thank you for spending this time with me. May you rest well, and may tomorrow arrive gently.Let me know what you'd like to hear more about on the showSupport the showI'm Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change.If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you.If you'd like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle  a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircleFor those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum.You can learn more at carolclegg.comLet's connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners

Walk through a gentle productivity reset as your host needs one herself. Colleen Klimczak, CPO, discusses organizing home offices & small businesses, paper & time management, using home spaces in their best possible way, and creating time with family in this weekly podcast. Learn more at PeaceOfMindPO.com!

Drift into deep relaxation and restful sleep with gentle stream sounds that create a peaceful, ambient atmosphere perfect for meditation, focus, and stress relief. Let the soothing natural environment calm your mind and enhance your well-being.

Surgical menopause can happen in a single day—but its physical and emotional impact may last far beyond the recovery from surgery. In this personal Tea & Truth episode, Lynne shares her experience of having a hysterectomy at 39 while retaining her ovaries, followed years later by surgery to remove them after extensive adhesions caused them to become wrapped around her small intestine. She explains why a hysterectomy doesn't always cause immediate menopause, what makes surgical menopause different from natural menopause, and why women deserve much more preparation and follow-up support than a brief warning about hot flashes. In This Episode Lynne discusses: The difference between a hysterectomy and surgical menopause What happened after her hysterectomy at 39 Why her ovaries later had to be removed Why surgical menopause can feel so sudden and intense Physical, cognitive, sexual, and emotional symptoms women may experience The grief and identity changes that can accompany surgery Why the age at which the ovaries are removed matters Hormonal and nonhormonal options to discuss with a provider Bone, heart, muscle, vaginal, urinary, and emotional health Practical lifestyle foundations that support long-term wellness Questions to ask before and after ovary-removal surgery Why advocating for informed, individualized care matters Surgical menopause isn't simply natural menopause arriving a little early. When both ovaries are removed, hormone levels can change abruptly, leaving some women to recover from major surgery while simultaneously adjusting to significant physical and emotional changes. Whether your surgery is approaching, happened years ago, or you're supporting someone you love, this episode will help you better understand the experience—and remind you that you deserve information, choices, and compassionate support. Grab Your Companion Guide to This Episode: This practical, printable guide is designed for women who are preparing for ovary-removal surgery, newly navigating surgical menopause, or still searching for answers years later. Inside, you'll find: Questions to ask before and after surgery A simple surgical menopause symptom tracker Space to record medications, supplements, and health history Appointment notes and a personalized next-step plan Gentle reminders to help you advocate for informed, individualized care You don't need to ask every question or have everything figured out. This guide simply helps you organize what matters most and walk into your appointment feeling more prepared.

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How do you set a boundary without upsetting people? You cannot control whether someone feels disappointed, but you can communicate your limits with honesty, warmth, and clarity. If the word no gets stuck in your throat—or you find yourself saying yes before you have checked your calendar, energy, or actual desire—this episode is for you. Sometimes the hardest part of setting a boundary is not finding the words. It is the fear that another person's disappointment will mean you have done something wrong. So, instead of simply saying no, you begin building a case. You explain your schedule. You list your symptoms. You offer supporting documentation, emotional exhibits A through F, and perhaps a photograph of yourself looking convincingly exhausted. All because a quiet part of you is saying: Please don't be mad at me. In this solo episode, Danielle explores why saying no can feel so emotionally loaded—especially for recovering people pleasers, people who are highly attuned to others, and anyone who has learned to measure their goodness by how available they are. You will learn why boundaries are not rejection, why your capacity matters as much as the empty spaces on your calendar, and how to communicate a clear no without becoming cold, harsh, or unkind. Because a boundary is not a punishment for somebody else. It is a commitment between you and you. In This Episode, We Talk About Why saying no can feel threatening even when the request is completely reasonable The fear underneath overexplaining your decisions Why some people instinctively look outward to determine who they need to be How people pleasing, attachment patterns, and family dynamics can shape your relationship with boundaries The difference between having time and having capacity Why an invitation can feel more like a blazing cast-iron pan without oven mitts The hidden energetic cost of saying yes too quickly Why boundaries are commitments to yourself—not attempts to control another person How to care about someone's feelings without becoming responsible for preventing them Three simple ways to say no with clarity and kindness Three Practical Takeaways 1. Check Your Capacity, Not Only Your Calendar Something may technically fit into an open hour without truly fitting into your life. Before answering, consider: preparation time travel and transition time emotional energy recovery afterward what else you are already carrying what this yes will ask of your future self The question is not only: Do I have time? It is also: Do I have the energy to do this without abandoning myself? 2. Match the Detail to the Relationship You do not owe every person the same amount of explanation. A close friend may receive more context because the intimacy of the relationship supports it. A casual acquaintance, distant contact, or unsolicited email request may only need: Thank you for thinking of me, but I can't commit to that right now. Kindness does not require complete access to your private life. 3. Practice One of These Three Responses Polite and firm: "Thank you for thinking of me, but I can't commit to that right now." Gentle redirect: "I don't have the capacity for that, but here is what I can offer." Clear no: "No, thank you." The goal is not to sound perfectly scripted. The goal is to have language available when your nervous system wants to panic, overcommit, or start preparing a courtroom defense for your exhaustion. The Moment Would you rather fake a medical emergency than simply say no? It sounds dramatic—until you remember the last time you gave someone six paragraphs of evidence to prove that your boundary was legitimate. Sometimes we do not explain because the other person needs more information. We explain because we are trying to prevent them from having a feeling about our decision. The Heart of This Conversation Boundaries are not rejection. They're clarity. A boundary does not mean: "I do not care about you." It may simply mean: "I am no longer willing to run myself into the ground to prove that I do." Danielle's Favorite Quote If everyone gets a yes from me, eventually there is nothing left for me. Another Line to Keep I can care about your disappointment without making it my job to prevent it. Reflection Question Where in your life are you currently offering a yes because you are afraid of what someone might feel if you said no? Before you judge yourself, pause and get curious. What are you afraid their disappointment would mean about you? A Gentle Practice The next time someone asks something of you, try not to answer immediately. Even if your instinct is to say yes. Even if the message has been marked as read. Even if you are already imagining the awkward silence. Try: "Let me check a few things, and I'll get back to you." That small pause creates enough room to consult the person who is often left out of the decision: You. Before you go Listen to the full episode for a deeper look at why saying no can feel so difficult, how boundaries protect your energy before burnout sets in, and the exact words you can use when you want to be both clear and kind. And remember: You do not need to become less caring to set a boundary. You may simply need to stop using self-abandonment as proof that you care. 20-Second Spotify and Apple Podcasts CTA Does the word no ever get stuck in your throat? In this episode of Don't Cut Your Own Bangs, we're talking about how to set kind, clear boundaries without building a legal defense for your capacity. Follow the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss a conversation created for high-functioning humans with big feelings. Resources Mentioned The Treasured Journal A seven-part guided journal and meditation series designed to help you reflect, reset, and listen to yourself before burnout sets in. https://danielleireland.com/journal Wrestling a Walrus A playful book for little people with big feelings—and the grown-ups helping them name and navigate those feelings without shame. https://danielleireland.com/wrestling-a-walrus Connect With Danielle Website https://danielleireland.com Substack https://danielleireland.substack.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DontCutYourOwnBangs Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontcutyourownbangs The Treasured Journal https://danielleireland.com/journal Wrestling a Walrus https://danielleireland.com/wrestling-a-walrus Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0VFZulonTvaa2HIPyJa4Tq Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-cut-your-own-bangs/id1427579922  

You Can Make This Moment Gentle With YourselfSometimes the bravest thing you can do is pause — right in the middle of everything demanding your attention — and choose gentleness over pressure. In this episode, we explore what it really means to be gentle with yourself, not as indulgence, but as an act of courage and self-respect.You will be guided through a gentle reflection on the weight you have been carrying, a reminder that you do not have to earn the right to rest, and a breathing exercise to help your body actually feel what gentleness feels like. We close with affirmations you can carry with you long after this episode ends.TOPICS: self-gentleness, permission to rest, self-compassion, letting go of pressure, mindful breathing, affirmations, self-worth, daily calm, emotional wellness, mental healthAFFIRMATIONS:• I am allowed to take up space in this world without having to earn it.• I choose to respond to my own struggles with kindness, not criticism.• I give myself permission to make this moment a gentle one.RUNTIME: 8 minutesPRODUCED BY: HustleStudiosDISCLAIMER

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From overthinking to a deep, grounded calm, this soothing bedtime meditation is designed to support you even on your "bad" days. You'll be gently guided to soften your body, calm your nervous system, and shift from rumination into anchored presence so you can drift toward rest. We begin by arriving in the present moment, acknowledging how you truly feel, and inviting in kindness instead of self‑criticism. From there, you're guided through grounding breath, gentle visualizations, body awareness, and empowering affirmations to help you remember that you can begin again from right here, right now. This practice is ideal for: - Nights when your mind is racing and you can't switch off - Evenings after a hard or emotionally full day - Times when you feel stuck in old stories or self‑doubt - An ongoing bedtime ritual for nervous system regulation and emotional reset Inside this meditation you'll experience: - Calming breath and grounding imagery - Gentle nervous system soothing and emotional validation - A relaxing body scan to ease tension from head to toe - Supportive, empowering affirmations for self‑trust and resilience - Space to release the day and rest in "good enough" rather than perfection You are welcome exactly as you are here. There is nothing you need to fix to deserve rest. May this meditation be a soft place to land, especially on the nights that feel messy, loud, or "too much." If this supports you, it means a lot if you: - Like the video - Subscribe for more gentle meditations and nervous system support - Share it with someone who may be feeling overwhelmed tonight With warmth, Lauren About Lauren Ostrowski Fenton Lauren Ostrowski Fenton is a meditation teacher, yoga instructor, counselor, and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner based in South Australia. She holds: - An Honours degree in Anthropology - A Master's degree in Counselling - And has begun a second Master's degree in Disability Leadership(Developmental Educator), with the aim of working as a developmental educator Lauren blends her academic background in anthropology, counselling, and disability leadership with lived experience and years of teaching meditation. Her work focuses on nervous system regulation, grief, resilience, and self-compassion, offering practical, trauma-aware support for everyday life. Support Lauren's Work & Listen Elsewhere If this meditation supports you and you'd like to say thank you, you're warmly invited (only if you're able and it feels right) to support Lauren's work: - One-off donations via PayPal You can make a one-off contribution here: http://paypal.me/Laurenostrowski - Patreon – ongoing support & extra content Support Lauren's work and access additional practices and updates: https://www.patreon.com/cw/laurenostrowskifenton - Insight Timer – listen to more of Lauren's meditations https://insig.ht/DqxPBTt624b Your listening, your presence, and any form of support—financial or otherwise—are deeply appreciated. Original vocals and video by Lauren Ostrowski Fenton copyright © 2026 #overthinking #bedtimemeditation #sleepmeditation #anxietysupport #nervoussystemregulation #calmyourmind #guidedmeditation #selfcompassion #mentalhealth #insomniarelief #relaxation #mindfulness #stressrelief #healingjourney #laurenostrowskifenton

If you just let go of everything that's out of your control … can you truly be happy? Maria Semple tests that philosophy in her new novel, Go Gentle. The story follows Adora Hazzard, a Stoic philosopher in her 50s who lives a calm, mostly happy life with her teen daughter and a coven of women friends. If you think a book about Stoicism might bore you, don't speak too soon. This one also has art heists, divorce, a toxic Hollywood comedy scene … and the philosophy stuff might be more relatable than you think. This week, Maria tells Mattea Roach about her interest in Stoicism, her long career in TV writing and how her daughter inspired a character in the story.Liked this conversation? Keep listening:Curtis Sittenfeld is fascinated by fame Would a tradwife influencer survive in 1855? Check us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

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We've all got things we've wanted to start for years, and before we know it they take on a life of their own. Today we're looking at a part of the picture we often forget.

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✨ Plucking the negativity, one tingle at a time. ✨This episode has soft whispering, gentle tapping, and personal attention to help you relax and fall asleep. Perfect if you love calm, slow ASMR and cozy vibes.♡ http://vivasiti.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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✨ Plucking the negativity, one tingle at a time. ✨This episode has soft whispering, gentle tapping, and personal attention to help you relax and fall asleep. Perfect if you love calm, slow ASMR and cozy vibes.♡ http://vivasiti.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

✨ Plucking the negativity, one tingle at a time. ✨This episode has soft whispering, gentle tapping, and personal attention to help you relax and fall asleep. Perfect if you love calm, slow ASMR and cozy vibes.♡ http://vivasiti.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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