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Hello my friend, and welcome to this powerful 10-minute grounding meditation designed to help you feel strong, build your inner confidence, and calm overthinking anxiety!In today's episode of Calming Anxiety, we will take a focused journey to connect you deeply with your foundation and core strength.This is your essential, non-negotiable time to let go of whatever you were just doing and settle into this moment.If you find your mind starting to race with worry or overthinking, this quick grounding technique will teach you how to simply notice those thoughts and gently, firmly bring your full attention back to your anchor point and the visualization of your deep, solid roots extending all the way to the core of the earth.You'll be guided to:Find a quiet place, either seated or lying down, where your back can be tall yet relaxed.Use your breath to release tension, worry, or restless energy down into the earth to be neutralized.Cultivate feelings of strength and resilience by internalizing affirmations like, "I am safe and grounded in this moment," and "I am confident in my ability to handle challenges".Use the stability of the earth to quiet the noise above, reinforcing the truth that you are stronger than your anxiety.Take this feeling of grounded strength with you as you move through the rest of the day. You are not just calm—you are powerful! This anchor is always here; you can return to it anytime, anywhere, in just a few mindful breaths.⏱️ Chapter Times00:00 - Welcome and Episode Intention00:19 - Finding Your Comfortable Anchor Position00:44 - Deep Cleansing Breaths to Let Go01:33 - Connecting with Your Physical Anchor Point02:06 - Visualizing Your Deep, Solid Roots to the Earth's Core03:29 - Breathing in Nourishing Energy, Releasing Worry04:27 - Mindful Observation and Labeling of Overthinking Anxiety05:46 - Connecting with Your Core Strength, Courage, and Wisdom06:08 - Affirmations for Inner Strength and Confidence08:13 - Integrating the Feeling of Power and Grounded Peace09:42 - Gently Returning to Your DayThank you for meditating with me. If this 10-minute anxiety relief session helped you build inner confidence, please share it with a friend who might need a quick confidence boost or a guided meditation for overthinking!Subscribe to Calming Anxiety and make this part of your routine.As always, BE KIND.Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/supportBuy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxietyRate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners!Resources & Courses:Book Hypnotherapy: Schedule a one-on-one session with Martin at https://calendar.app.google/rXHMt8sRYft5iWma8 Pain & Anxiety Course:Manage negative thoughts and pain with The Physio Crew's course at https://offers.thephysiocrew.co.uk/home-painBreathing Challenge: Try our relaxing breathing challenge at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/breathing-challenge/Gift a Subscription: Share Calming Anxiety with loved ones at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/shop/calming-anxiety-gift-subscription/Get the App:iOS: Download Calming Anxiety at https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/calming-anxiety/id1576159331 Android:Get it on Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digital.waterfront.calming.anxiety&hl=en-GBConnect With Us:Email: Share feedback or requests at calminganxiety@martinhewlett.co.ukYouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1 Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/Backing Music: Chris Collins===================Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life.Rode Podmic - https://amzn.to/3LN1JEdZoom Livetrak L8 - https://amzn.to/36UCIbySony ZV 1 - https://amzn.to/3JvDUPTGoPro Hero 8 Black - https://amzn.to/372rzFlDJI Mini 2 - https://amzn.to/3NQfMdY=============================Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :)Organic Pure Hemp CBD Capsules - https://amzn.to/3Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

It's Hump Day on the Majority Report On today's program: Aftyn Behn outperforms expectations in the special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, a result that could signal trouble for the GOP heading into the 2026 midterms. Jessica Burbank, a contributor to Drop Site News, joins Sam and Emma to discuss Flock Safety—a Peter Thiel–funded, AI-powered surveillance company that is building an unregulated nationwide monitoring network in potential violation of the Fourth Amendment. Checkout Jessica's piece for Drop Site News and accompanying documentary on YouTube. K. Sabeel Rahman, professor of law at Cornell University, joins the program to discuss his piece in Dissent magazine, "The Case for a Third Reconstruction". In the Fun Half: Trump convenes a chaotic Cabinet meeting; one he slept through for the most part, waking only to unleash racist attacks on Somali refugees. Meanwhile, Hegseth keeps trying to pass responsibility for his war crimes to Admiral Bradley. Peter Thiel's guru, Curtis Yarvin shares his nazi "origin story" Sam and Emma take a look at the Trailer for "The Voice of Hind Rajab", a docudrama that follows the Red Crescent response to the killing of the five-year-old Palestinian girl. Hillary Clinton blames TikTok for ruining Israel's reputation. All that and more. The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: SHOPIFY: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/majority WILDGRAIN: Get $30 off your first box + free Croissants in every box. Go to Wildgrain.com/MAJORITY to start your subscription. ZBIOTICS: Go to https://zbiotics.com/MAJORITY and use MAJORITY at checkout for 15% off any first-time orders of ZBiotics probiotics NAKED WINES: To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to NakedWines.com/MAJORITY and use code MAJORITY for both the code AND PASSWORD. SUNSET LAKE: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com  Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com  

Sorry to inform you, friends, but it's December already. The gift-giving season is here, and with it, if you're at all like us, a month filled with tremendous anxiety. We may love putting together a Comic Book Holiday Gift Guide, but we stress profusely over the actual process of selecting and distributing gifts to our friends and family. Thankfully, just in time, we spoke with Mutts cartoonist Patrick McDonnell about his latest book, The Gift of Everything, which truly helped us center ourselves during a tumultuous moment. Patrick McDonnell is one of our great living cartoonists. For more than thirty years, he has put everything of himself into his comic strip Mutts. It's where he goes to understand the world around him, using characters like Mooch and Earl to contextualize what's happening outside his panels and inside his very being. Reading his work, you get the impression that he's figured something out that you have not, but is that actually the case? We get to the heart of everything in today's conversation. The Gift of Everything is out now from Little, Brown and Company. It's a spiritual sequel to McDonnell's The Gift of Nothing, which was published twenty years ago. It tells the desperate story of Mooch searching for the perfect gift for his pal Earl, and discovering exactly that, but not in the manner he expected. Follow Mutts on Instagram, and sign up for the Daily Mutts strip HERE. This Week's Sponsors Are you ready to face the future? Look no further than 2000 AD – it's the Galaxy's Greatest Comic! Every week 2000 AD brings the best in sci-fi and horror, featuring characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper and more! Get a print subscription to 2000 AD, and it'll arrive at your mailbox every week, and your first issue is free. You'll also receive the HUNDRED PAGE 2000 AD Christmas Special this December at no extra cost! Or, subscribe digitally, and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! This Winter, from IDW Publishing, the Heroes in a Half-Shell take on the King of the Monsters! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla #1 crashes into comic shops on November 12th. Written by Godzilla Kei-Sei Scribe Tim Seeley and illustrated by the brilliant Turtle artist behind the Nightwatcher series, as well as the Stranger Things/TMNT crossover, Fero Pe, this new series finally brings two of our favorite franchises together. How can this reptilian miracle be?  Long before the organization was corrupted by Shredder, the Foot Clan's original purpose was to save Japan from Kaiju! Now, in the present day, Godzilla and its fellow monsters have reappeared. Not only is the Foot not prepared to stop them…it would seem Shredder himself is behind the attacks! The Turtles are always crossing over into rad nerd realms, but this one might be the king crossover of them all.  Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics A CBCC Tribute to Lisa's Father Previously on CBCC: Patrick McDonnell on Guard Dog Watch Patrick McDonnell Inducted into the Harvey Hall of Fame Comic Book Film Club: 30 Days of Night at the Alamo Drafthouse Winchester on 12/14 Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

Visit www.joniradio.org to gift a wheelchair! --------This Christmas, you can shine the light of Christ into places of darkness and pain with a purchase from the Joni and Friends Christmas catalog. You are sending hope and practical care to people with disabilities, all in the name of Jesus! Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Kim Kardashian dominates the Pre-Fixe between All's Fair's renewal, her complaining about The Bar Exam, and her low brain activity. Then, Drag Legend Jackie Beat returns to the podcast to fix Joan Cusack. They discuss her many iconic film roles, many show-stealing guest star tv spots, and much more!You can find Jackie at @jackiebeat.You can find Dom at dommentary.com.You can find Chris at @thechrisderosa.Follow the show at @fixingfamouspeople and on YouTube.Subscribe to the Patreon Fixing Bonus People here.You can GIFT the Patreon to someone here.And listen to FREE Examples of the Patreon Bonus Content here!Or Subscribe to A La Carte Episodes in the Apple Podcast App.Buy our Holiday Candles Here!Pre-Fixe Ends around 50:20.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you gotten stuck trying to decide what to include in your subscription box? You want to give your subscribers everything they could possibly want - but you know it's not possible to do that and stay profitable. It is so easy for new subscription box owners to overthink everything and end up overwhelmed. One subscription box owner decided to keep things simple - really simple - and now has more than 500 monthly subscribers!  Meet Launch Your Box member Emily Vincent of The Polka Dot Poodle. Emily is creative and fun and loves to give gifts. She doesn't just “give” gifts, though - she presents them in a way that makes them seem personal and extra special. Emily is passionate about gift-giving and adding the special touches that take a gift and turn it into an experience for the recipient.  When Emily first started her business, she was creating all the things. She and I share a love for monograms and she was creating and monogramming products for her many customers. But she quickly found that creating the same item over and over again didn't bring her joy. When she examined what she loved about her business, she realized what she really loved was designing gift tags for people to give the items she made as gifts.  So Emily decided to focus on just that. Gift tags. She started a digital subscription where subscribers receive a digital file with that month's designs and print them themselves. How easy is that?! No printing, no packing, no shipping. Emily's workload is the same whether she has 10 subscribers or hundreds.  Emily soon realized that some of her subscribers wanted to receive the gift tags already printed and ready to go. They wanted her to make things even easier and more convenient for them. She was happy to oblige and started another version of her subscription. For these subscribers, Emilly prints the physical gift tags and ships them - just the tags - to her subscribers. Still simple and easy to fulfill.  Because Emily likes to serve her audience, she recently added another subscription. This one is more custom, more personalized, and more labor-intensive. And yes, it involves monograms. But Emily loves it and so do her subscribers. And she is careful not to take on more subscribers than she can comfortably handle.  When Emily started her first subscription, she had 37 subscribers. That number has grown to more than 500 subscribers. 500 people who receive gift tags designed by Emily every month.  Gift tags. How simple is that?  Emily's advice to anyone thinking about starting a subscription box? Just start. Develop your idea, create a landing page, grow your email list and social media followers, and just start. She promises it will be worth it.  Join me for this episode and learn how Emily found subscription box success by focusing on what she loves to do and keeping things simple. Find and follow Emily:  ⁠The Polka Dot Poodle on Instagram⁠ ⁠The Polka Dot Poodle on Facebook ⁠ ⁠The Polka Dot Poodle Website⁠ Join me in all the places:  ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Launch Your Box with Sarah Website⁠  Are you ready for ⁠Launch Your Box⁠? Our complete training program walks you step by step through how to start, launch, and grow your subscription box business. ⁠Join ⁠today!

Hey Brave Table fam—this episode is a soul-stirring convo that'll have you rethinking how you build, how you live, and how you lead.I'm sitting down with my beautiful friend, serial entrepreneur & Ayurvedic disruptor Arjita Sethi, who is redefining what success looks and feels like—through ancient wisdom and cutting-edge tech.From building a tech company while mothering a newborn… to burning out from chasing external metrics… to creating Shaanti, an AI-powered ritual platform rooted in Ayurveda—Arjita takes us behind the curtain of what it really means to lead with peace and presence in a world that rewards hustle.We talk building $100M conscious businesses, AI as a tool for feminine leadership, Ayurvedic rituals for nervous system regulation, and the hard truths about startup life nobody wants to say out loud.Whether you're a founder, mama, spiritual seeker—or all of the above—this one's for you.What you'll get out of this episode… A wake-up call on why success without peace is still failureThe rituals Arjita uses to stay grounded while building empiresWhat no one tells you about being an immigrant entrepreneurHow to design your business to fit your nervous system (not the other way around)Why scaling slower might actually be smarterThe mindset shift all women need to hearConnect with ArjitaWEB / https://bit.ly/shaanti_membership IG / https://www.instagram.com/arjitasethi IG / https://www.instagram.com/find.shaanti IG / https://www.instagram.com/newfounderschool Free Body Type Assessment / Take Arjita's free Ayurvedic Body Type Assessment to discover your dosha: https://bit.ly/thebodyassessment Breathe better with JASPRAs a mama healing from mold toxicity, air quality has become deeply personal for me. JASPR removes 97.1% of mold in just 1 hour. Use code BRAVE for $400 OFF: https://jaspr.co/brave Want more?✨ Buy 2, Get 1 FREE – Chai Tonics Holiday Bundle is here! Gift (or keep!) our signature blends—Focus Flow + Rose Ritual—when you buy 2 blends, you'll get 1 FREE. Use code HOLIDAY to get yours now at https://bit.ly/trychaitonics 

When 27-year-old Lynda Spence vanished from the streets of Glasgow in 2011, few could have imagined the horror that lay behind her disappearance. Lynda was a skilled con artist, weaving a web of lies and deceit that eventually caught up with her in the most brutal way imaginable. What followed was a story of greed, vengeance, and unimaginable cruelty — a crime so disturbing it would haunt Scotland for years to come. Why not BINGE our back catalogue of over a HUNDRED Patreon exclusive bonus episodes? Sign up and you can access them on Spotify really easily (or on the Patreon app, or wherever you normally listen - cancel any time): www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast If you would like to GIFT a Patreon membership to a special someone, head to www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast/gift If you would like to buy us a coffee (or wine!), hit the link below: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seeingredtw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your merch here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.seeingredpodcast.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music arranged and composed by Holly-Jane Shears - check her work out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soundcloud.com/DeadDogInBlackBag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Co-Producer: Ade Parsley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode... With a mysterious reveal, the group is left with more questions than answers! If only Bizard was here!

Gospel Matthew 15:29-37 At that time: Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, went up on the mountain, and sat down there. Great crowds came to him, having with them the lame, the blind, the deformed, the mute, and many others. They placed them at his feet, and he cured them. The crowds were amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the deformed made whole, the lame walking, and the blind able to see, and they glorified the God of Israel. Jesus summoned his disciples and said, "My heart is moved with pity for the crowd, for they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, for fear they may collapse on the way." The disciples said to him, "Where could we ever get enough bread in this deserted place to satisfy such a crowd?" Jesus said to them, "How many loaves do you have?" "Seven," they replied, "and a few fish." He ordered the crowd to sit down on the ground. Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, gave thanks, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied. They picked up the fragments left over–seven baskets full. Reflection It would be impossible to separate the healing power of Jesus from his ministry. It had to be the most amazing experience to see so many people healed, one after another, after another. And they realized that what this is trying to teach them is that there's a way in which we must understand God's presence in our life. He's not here to tell us what to become or to do. He's here to enable us. Gift us. Feed us with whatever we need to find fullness in this world that God has shared with us. It's an amazing gift and it's important that we remember it. Keep it foremost in our mind. Everything we do is through the gift of God's presence in us. Closing Prayer Father, you have revealed to all of us through your son the deep longing you have for our wholeness. Bless us with an awakening of this gift and help us to rely upon it always. It is not something we can work for, it is something we can only humbly receive. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listener note: This episode might be a good one to pop on those headphones or earbuds if you have little ears nearby. Part of our conversation includes a suicide and a cancer diagnosis.She's known for her laughter, wit, and upbeat outlook on life. But the last five years have taken a toll on Scarlet Hiltibidal and she's ready to talk about it. Scarlet joins AllMomDoes podcast host Julie Lyles Carr for a vulnerable conversation about what it takes to face life challenges with honesty while still remaining hopeful-ish.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/48wWPYS Takeaways:Scarlet is a mom of four, navigating chaos and change.Her new book 'Hopeful-ish' addresses personal pain and hope.The title was inspired by her husband's suggestion to lighten it up.Scarlet's writing process is influenced by her interactions with women facing similar struggles.Post-COVID, many are wrestling with feelings of sadness and despair.The importance of tending to one's faith like a farm is emphasized.Humor can coexist with deeper emotional struggles.Scarlet shares a poignant story about a donut and a young girl that brought her hope.Being open with children about faith and struggles is crucial.Hope is a gift from the Holy Spirit, not something we can manufacture.Sound Bites:"I want people to read it.""I was not running to God.""Don't fake your faith!"Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates02:51 The Creative Process Behind 'Hopeful-ish'05:31 Processing Grief and Loss Post-COVID08:48 Wrestling with Hope and Personal Struggles11:34 Balancing Humor and Heaviness in Life14:16 The Donkey Attack and Farming Adventures17:13 The Journey of Becoming a Farmer19:08 Tending to the Farm of Your Soul21:13 Navigating Jadedness and Hope23:04 The Gift of Hope in Difficult Times28:43 Parenting Through Faith and Challenges Keywords: Scarlet Hiltibidal, Hopeful-ish, grief, faith, motherhood, creativity, COVID-19, personal growth, humor, parenting

This week on the Wraparound Roundtable, we sit down with Danny Bdzoch, the creative mind behind DB16 Media, known for his viral 711 jersey shoot, custom gear concepts, and wildly unique content that's capturing the spirit of hockey one post at a time.Danny shares how a Christmas GoPro turned into a content career, why authenticity beats algorithm, and how he balances fun, fandom, and originality — all while fielding DMs from major brands and fans begging for his custom jerseys.

This week on The Wraparound Roundtable, we sit down with Ryan Beckmann — father, coach, mental health advocate, and founder of The Last Save and Ultimate Goalie Showdown — to explore how hockey became the pathway for his recovery and his mission to help others heal.From ICU hospital visits to launching nationwide events with NHL players, Ryan shares how pain shaped his purpose — and how he's using the sport to support families and individuals battling mental health and addiction.

Pattiya and Dylan's romantic camping adventure goes awry. Chloe's mom offers her a first-class ticket back to the US. Greta blindsides Matthew. Manon is mortified by Anthony's attempt at romance. Luke wonders if he's the right man for Madelein. --- 'Tis the season! Gift the gift of gay!  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/RealityGays/gift⁠ JOIN RealityGays+  + Patreon ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RealityGays⁠⁠ or  + Supercast ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://realitygaysmulti.supercast.com/⁠⁠  + Apple Subscriptions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-gays-with-mattie-and-poodle/id1477555097  +Watch us on video ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@RealityGays⁠⁠ Click here for all things RG!  ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RealityGays⁠ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's News Day Tuesday on the Majority Report On today's show: It's election day in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, and if you live there, make sure you get out and vote for Aftyn Behn. Aftyn Behn highlights the contrast between her public, open-to-all campaign events and those of her opponent, Matt Van Epps, who has been hosting gatherings behind locked gates at his mansion. Donald Trump calls into a rally with a last-minute pitch for Matt Van Epps, claiming that Behn "hates Christianity." Aftyn appears on NewsNation to make her final case, pledging to protect Medicaid, Medicare, and ACA subsidies, and to fight the affordability crisis facing her district. Jasper Nathaniel, publisher of Infinite Jaz on Substack joins Sam and Emma to provide an update on his return from reporting in the West Bank. In the Fun Half: Pete Hegseth is passing the buck over to his Rear Admiral as he denies ordering the strikes even though he said on Fox News in September that he was watching the strike live as it went down. Chris Murphy believes that at the very least Pete Hegseth committed a war crime but more likely he just committed plain, old murder. JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon says that they are not interested in contributing to the White House ballroom over concerns of how the next DOJ will feel about the pay-to-play behavior in the Trump administration. Trump went on a manic posting spree on Truth Social late last night. Posing hundreds of times over the course of two hours. As a result of Trump's late night scrolling he is left exhausted and falling asleep at a meeting. During the meeting he woke up to declare affordability a "democrat scam" On Democracy Now, Spencer Akerman makes the point that the Afghani shooter was turned into a child soldier by the CIA when he was 14. In discussion of the murder of the National Guard, the PBD crew continue their mission of finding the dumbest possible take on any issue. Andrew Cuomo complains that Curtis Sliwa cost him the election despite the fact that Zohran won over 50% of the vote. All that and more. The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: DELETEME: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/MAJORITY and use promo code MAJORITY at checkout. GIVEWELL: Go to GIVEWELL.ORG, pick PODCAST and enter The Majority Report with Sam Seder at checkout. AURA: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/MAJORITY. Promo Code MAJORITY SUNSET LAKE: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com  Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com  

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump scrambles as a deep red Tennessee congressional district suddenly becomes competitive on election day -- Whie House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms a second military strike on survivors and attempts to justify it as a lawful action -- Karoline Leavitt struggles publicly as reporters confront her with contradictions and misstatements -- Karoline Leavitt attempts to dismiss concerns about Donald Trump's health while offering confusing medical explanations -- Donald Trump floods Truth Social with attacks, conspiracy claims, and reposts in a late-night social media spiral -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reveals that extreme immigration vetting was never fully implemented under Donald Trump -- Megyn Kelly openly calls for suffering and death against suspects in an alleged military incident -- Kristi Noem advocates for an extreme travel ban that would cripple the nation -- On the Bonus Show: Kevin Hassett is the favorite to be the next Fed chair, Quebec to ban prayer in public places, the DOJ is preparing to charge James Comey again, and much more...

Today's show is PACKED. We break down the biggest political stories, media meltdowns, and wild cultural moments happening right now.From Candace Owens getting dragged on X, to Megyn Kelly putting Letitia James on blast, to the NARCO terrorist ship takedown that broke the internet, this episode covers everything the mainstream won't touch.We get into:• Melania's White House Christmas décor• Tim Walz's latest disaster in Minnesota• Terrifying Social Security predictions• Jake Tapper's meltdown over the drug-boat strike• Karoline Leavitt releasing Trump's MRI• Qatar influencer drama• AND some of the most viral TikToks of the weekSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Get the best tips on your dog's health with naturopathic Dr. Black's new book, A Natural Path to Pet Health. Visit https://RuffGreens.com/BookHead to https://BrickhouseSale.com today to secure your 30% savings before these Cyber Monday deals disappear! Don't miss out on this limited time.Give your loved ones something that lasts. Go to https://Superpower.com/Gift to get a free $49 premium gift box with your gifted membership. After signing up, they'll ask how you heard about them - please mention our show.Save 15% off and stay seven times warmer this winter with Heat Holders at https://HeatHolders.com with code CHICKS—plus get free shipping on orders over $25!Find the perfect gifts for the Moms and Patriots in your life. Visit https://TaylorSoapworks.com and use code CHICKS for 20% off non-sale items at checkout. Offer ends December 2nd.

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Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a cycle of non-stop stress? This 10-minute guided meditation is your instant calm button. This session uses a systematic body scan technique to release tension, ground your anxiety, and return your nervous system to a state of deep relaxation. Perfect for a daily reset in the morning, a mid-day mental break, or whenever you need fast anxiety relief. Take a moment for the ultimate surrender and set a peaceful intention for the rest of your day. Great for beginners!Chapters0:00 | Introduction: Daily Reset & Deep Relaxation 0:30 | Anchor Breath: Finding Your Safe Harbor 1:30 | Systematic Body Scan: Releasing Tension & Grounding Anxiety 6:30 | Grounding Focus: Stability & Setting a Peaceful Intention 8:00 | Positive Integration: Breathing in Clarity 9:30 | Closing & Gentle Return 10:07 | Supporter's Club Call to Action

Christmas isn't about the gifts that we give and receive. Rather ,Christmas is a reminder of the Gift that God gave us over 2000 years ago. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." During these holidays I want to encourage you to stay close to Christ & point others to Christ because Jesus is the reason for the season.Merry CHRISTmas my Friend!Support the show

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KeywordsBPD, holidays, perspective taking, family relationships, emotional health, recovery, interpersonal skills, DBT, self-awareness, acceptanceSummaryIn this episode of 'From Borderline to Beautiful', Rose Skeeters discusses the challenges faced by individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) during the holiday season. She emphasizes the importance of perspective taking in building healthier family relationships and offers practical strategies to manage expectations and foster connection. Through personal anecdotes and research insights, Rose encourages listeners to embrace willingness and acceptance as they navigate their relationships, especially during emotionally charged times like the holidays.Chapters00:00 Navigating the Holiday Season with BPD07:00 Understanding Perspective Taking15:12 Building Healthy Relationships Through Perspective18:00 Embracing Willingness and AcceptanceNeed individual support? Schedule a session with Rose here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To schedule with Jay, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/22608/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gift cards now available for purchase here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/gift-card/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**This episode is colloquial not clinical, using personal anecdotes to support conveying information in an informal, relatable way**

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In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with children's book author and filmmaker Leigh Marino to explore the creative journey behind her beloved holiday book To Be a Christmas Tree and its upcoming animated film adaptation. Leigh opens up about the emotional roots of the story, the role Christmas trees play in shaping family traditions, and why storytelling is such a powerful tool for helping children connect with their feelings.Michelle and Leigh also discuss the transition from writing children's books to directing animation, the collaborative process of bringing a story to the screen, and the challenges of independent filmmaking. Leigh shares how fans can support the project through crowdfunding, offering listeners a chance to help bring this heartfelt Christmas story to life.What We're Talking About...To Be a Christmas Tree highlights the deep emotional connection families have with Christmas trees and holiday traditions.The book serves as a meaningful resource for helping children navigate grief, loss, and big emotions.Leigh Marino's unexpected journey from filmmaker to children's book author showcases the fulfillment of following creative passions.The upcoming animated film adaptation blends live-action and animation to bring the story to life in a unique way.Crowdfunding support is crucial for the film's production, offering special incentives and behind-the-scenes access for contributors.The episode emphasizes the power of storytelling to help children and families connect more deeply with their emotions.Leigh's background in film school and filmmaking strongly influences her creative process and visual storytelling.The book encourages families to reflect on their own Christmas traditions and the memories tied to their holiday trees.Leigh's evolution as a creator highlights the challenges and rewards of pursuing artistic work later in life.The conversation underscores how children's literature can evoke powerful feelings and foster meaningful connections across generations.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Leigh Marino and Her Work04:18 The Inspiration Behind 'To Be a Christmas Tree'07:16 The Emotional Connection to Christmas Trees10:25 Transitioning from Book to Film13:16 Leigh's Journey in Film and Writing22:07 The Power of Storytelling and Emotional Connection25:21 Crowdfunding for the Film Project30:13 The Gift of Storytelling31:08 Celebrating Christmas TraditionsLinks MentionedTo Be A Christmas Tree film website: https://www.tobeachristmastreefilm.com/Instagram: @christmastreefilm

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/244 http://relay.fm/focused/244 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike catch up on listener feedback and discuss productivity myths, focus struggles, and their favorite episodes from the last year. David & Mike catch up on listener feedback and discuss productivity myths, focus struggles, and their favorite episodes from the last year. clean 4353 David & Mike catch up on listener feedback and discuss productivity myths, focus struggles, and their favorite episodes from the last year. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Video for this episode Focused YouTube channel Give the Gift of Relay The Focused Calendar Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff Time Timer The Personal Retreat Planner The Blanc Media 8-Week Work Cycle with Sabbaticals Focused #239: How to Focus Like a Roman Emperor, with Donald J. Robertson Focused #225: Tiny Experiments, with Anne-Laure Le Cunff Focused #232: Useful Not True, with Derek Sivers Focused #242: The Case for Analog 1911 KOP Ebonite Naginata-Togi Fountain Pen Pen Review: Pilot Custom Heritage 912 with PO Nib | The Gentleman Stationer Diamine Writer's Blood Ink Review | The Pen Addict Why My Platinum Century 3776 Fountain Pens Have Architect Grinds | Chicana Writes Ink Review #189: Robert Oster Bondi Blue | Mountain of Ink Rolls MS111 Mic Switch Latching or Momentary Microphone Mute Switch | Amazon Toxic Grit by Amanda Goetz

It all comes down to this. The Knights of Belvin sprint down the end of the road to a hopeful victory. Will they win? If they do, will all of them survive? And if they don’t…well.. Hosts This Week Cody Nikki Amber Matt Dylan Episode Music Recap – Phat Phrog Studios – Hellfire Sonata (Album: Malevolent Orchestra) The Final Battle – Gamedev Market – Fighting the Boss Loop 5 (Epic Orchestral Action Music Pack) A Figure Arrives on the Horizon – I3 – Hope (Album: Inspirational Music Pack Vol.3) Why Were You In There? – I3 – Storming the Gates (Album: Inspirational Music Pack Vol.3) Foreseeing Safety – I3 – Elfen Lied (Album: Inspirational Music Pack Vol.1) Getting Indirectly Involved – Gamedev Market – Fighting the Boss Loop 6 (Album: Epic Orchestral Action Music Pack) Things You Put Other Things Into – Gamedev Market – Atmosphere Loop 4 (Album: Cinematic Trailer Sounds) Sickening Radiance – I3 – The Inevitable (Album: Inspirational Music Pack Vol.3) Hold Fast, Knights of Belvin – Phat Phrog Studios – Science Fiction Ambience 2 Track 2 (Album: Ultimate Ambient Music Bundle Vol. 2) Time Stop – Phat Phrog Studios – Nova Nomads (Album: RPG Music Collection 4) Here Goes Nothing – Amber Leigh – Good Company (Album: Stuff Weekly: World Blood War) A Mother’s Gift – I4 – Sanctuary (Album: Inspirational Music Pack Vol4) Unity – I4 – Reunion (Album: Inspirational Music Pack Vol4) Enyara – Phat Phrog Studios – Emerald Wild (Album: Glorious Venture) Cuffs – Andrew Sitkov – Casual Theme #3 (Acoustic Version) (Album: Casual Acoustic Pack) Markus – Dark Fantasy Studio – You Are a Giant (Seemless) (Album: Dreamagination) Natasha – Dark Fantasy Studio – Made (Album: Dreamagination) Signing Off – Eric Daino – Stuff Weekly! Theme (Album: Stuff Weekly: World Blood War) Previous Episodes Ric Handl's Death Spire – Part 1 Ric Handl's Death Spire – Part 2 Ric Handl's Death Spire – Part 3 The Vanishing Village – Part 1 The Vanishing Village – Part 2 The Vanishing Village – Part 3 The Vanishing Village – Part 4 The Unity Conference – Part 1 The Unity Conference – Part 2 The Unity Conference – Part 3 The Unity Conference – Part 4 The Blood-Thirst Colosseum (Part 1) The Blood-Thirst Colosseum (Part 2) The Blood-Thirst Colosseum (Part 3) The Blood-Thirst Colosseum (Part 4) The Blood-Thirst Colosseum (Part 5) The Night Dwelling (Part 1) The Night Dwelling (Part 2) The Night Dwelling (Part 3) The Night Dwelling (Part 4) The Night Dwelling (Part 5) The Night Dwelling (Part 6) The Night Dwelling (Part 7) World Blood War (Part 1) World Blood War (Part 2) World Blood War (Part 3) World Blood War (Part 4) World Blood War (Part 5)

What if the most important decision you ever made was trusting someone who saw your potential before you fully saw it yourself? In this episode, Morgan Nichols, CEO of Life Branch Wealth Partners and financial advisor, shares her journey from a 25-year-old in corporate finance loading up a U-Haul and driving cross-country to lead a financial advisory practice in Texas. As the first born of two financial advisors, Morgan was "destined" for this work, but it was her father-in-law Gary's belief in her potential that gave her the springboard to build a multi-state practice with offices in three states and serve four generations of the same family. From working in a male-dominated sales environment where she was the youngest person on the desk to becoming CEO and co-authoring "Intentional Legacy" with partner Kelly Base, Morgan's story reveals the power of relationships that see who you can become. Through fertility challenges overcome with the help of two incredible doctors, she now wakes up every morning with her three-year-old daughter as her "why," a constant reminder that we get one shot at this life, so we might as well make it as intentional and impactful as possible. Morgan shares why achievement without purpose left her asking "why do we work so hard?", how opposite strengths with the right partner create relationship gold, and why showing up with gratitude and goodness puts us on the right foot to make million-dollar impacts we might never even see coming.   [00:05:20] What Morgan Does: Financial Advisor with a Different Approach Financial advisor and CEO of Life Branch Wealth Partners Careful to define "financial advisor" - not just transactional relationships Works with clients covering all areas of financial lives Serves individuals, families with larger portfolios, and small business owners Helps clients navigate financial peace of mind [00:06:32] Leading a Multi-State Practice: Growth-Minded Excellence CEO of practice with offices in three states: Grapevine, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area) Harrisonburg, Virginia Chicagoland area, Illinois Loves learning about industry changes and simplifying for clients Leads a team, trains younger advisors Works with well-seasoned advisors, sharing perspectives Building a team focused on making a difference in the lives of others [00:07:45] Destined for This Work: The Apple Didn't Fall Far First born of two financial advisors After college, took a job in Boston in wholesaling, corporate finance Enjoyed opportunities and learning ground Recognized that for some people, personal finance makes their eyes glaze over; they just want to delegate it [00:09:18] Most Impactful Result: Four Generations of One Family Works with four generations of one family Started with one generation in the middle: husband and wife in their 30s trying to raise children and manage life Over time, ended up working with the parents and grandparents Heartwarming to know the whole family line is seeing the benefit of planning [00:12:00] The Relationship That Changed Everything: Gary's Leap of Faith Father-in-law Gary is the advisor who gave her the career opportunity At 25, working in corporate finance in Boston, thought she was doing pretty good Had opportunity to leave Boston, load up U-Haul, drive across country Without that opportunity, she wouldn't have ability to springboard the way she is today Achievement is one of her core values, and this relationship helped her grow her career [00:16:34] Finding Relationship Gold: Kelly Base and Opposite Strengths Kelly Base is an advisor on her team Co-authored book "Intentional Legacy" together over the past year Met in 2023 through a women's entrepreneurial group Having more fun in their career than they ever could have imagined "We have to find people that compliment our strengths and can also speak truth in our lives so we can become the sharpest versions of ourselves and sharpen one another" [00:19:20] The Million-Dollar Question: Why Do We Work So Hard? Very driven, wired a certain way Can work all day, come home, be fulfilled in career When she really dove into her values, realized family really matters Area families don't always talk about: challenges with fertility, having a family Felt sharing her story was important so others can feel comfortable sharing theirs [00:20:00] The Gift of Life: Two Doctors and a Miracle Had two doctors in her life who navigated the challenge with her Journey from "we don't think you're gonna be able to have children" to having a beautiful daughter In the spirit of intention, being achievement-minded and a mom "I've got my work baby and my baby baby, and I'm always juggling their priorities" Doctors gave her the shot to pour into the next generation [00:22:20] Faith and Gratitude: The Foundation of Everything Faith is very important to her and aligns with her values Has achievement as a value Leans into her faith as she does her work and lives her personal life Hopes to continue making an impact in lives of others, personally and professionally [00:24:00] Giving Back: Grace and Growing Generosity Giving back in community is really important Supports Grace, a local charitable organization helping the underserved who need help As a business, able to support their endeavors and help those who need it most Giving back is ingrained in core values Wouldn't have a business if it weren't for relationship with Gary, or it wouldn't look the way it does today [00:30:17] Mentorship Matters: Female Advisors Pouring In Started career in sales environment that was probably 10% female Was the youngest person on the sales desk in downtown Boston Now advocates for young women starting in finance: "Go find mentors. You're not too young, don't hesitate. This is a great career and you can get so much out of those relationships" "You never even know where all of them are gonna lead, but they make such an impact" [00:32:05] Where to Find Morgan & The Intentional Legacy Website for book: intentionallegacybook.com Feedback: "This is something I wish I would've read 20, 30 years ago. I really want my children to read it" Personal website: lifebranchwealth.com Always glad to have a conversation with anyone   KEY QUOTES "We get one shot at this life, so we might as well make it as intentional, as and impactful as possible." - Morgan Nichols "I can't put a price tag on that... These doctors just helped give me the daughter, and that's gonna be a generational impact." - Morgan Nichols "We have to find people that compliment our strengths and can also speak truth in our lives so we can become the sharpest versions of ourselves and sharpen one another." - Morgan Nichols "If we keep showing up with goodness, we show up with gratitude and acknowledging our blessings, it puts us on the right foot to see opportunity and to really make a difference." - Morgan Nichols "If I just do what I'm doing and I don't intentionally think about what I'm doing and why, you know, she's gonna be 15 and I'm not gonna get those years back." - Morgan Nichols CONNECT WITH MORGAN NICHOLS 

Send Rachel a text message.In this episode, we explore interoception—the inner sense that lets us feel and understand what's happening inside the body. This often-overlooked skill forms the foundation of emotional intelligence, intuition, self-trust, and conscious decision-making.You'll learn why the underdeveloped ego resists inner sensation, how interoception connects us to our Highest Self, and simple daily practices to help you strengthen this essential inner-listening skill.We'll also practice a short guided exercise to help you return to your body gently and begin building a deeper, more compassionate relationship with your inner world.This is a grounding episode for anyone seeking clarity, alignment, or a more embodied path forward.✨ Bonus for ListenersPaid subscribers to Rachel's Substack, Foundation of Self, will receive exclusive access to her four-session video course: Interoception: Your Body's Gift for Personal Transformation. As a thank-you for tuning in today, Rachel is offering a free 3-month paid subscription so you can experience the work deeply and at your own pace.Claim it here: http://rachelastarte.substack.com/selftalkTimeline00:00 – Introduction & FramingBeginning thoughts on tuning into the body, the concept of interoception, and episode intentions.01:16 – What is Interoception?Defining interoception and its distinction from exteroception and proprioception.Its role in sensing inner truth and emotional awareness.02:18 – Why Interoception MattersInteroception as the root of self-awareness.Physical signals as first messengers for emotion and intuition.04:10 – Obstacles to InteroceptionStories about ignoring or distrusting the body.Client experience of "living from the neck up."The underdeveloped ego's resistance to inner sensation.06:13 – Working with the EgoUnderstanding why the ego fears inner growth.Reframing the ego as something to develop rather than suppress.08:00 – Building Interoceptive SkillsEveryday practices: daily check-ins, mindful movement, dialoguing with sensations, and inviting the highest self's guidance.10:11 – Benefits of InteroceptionGrounding, greater confidence, better decisions, and feeling safe within oneself.11:05 – Guided PracticeBrief interoceptive pause: bringing attention to sensation, breathing, movement, and asking for inner guidance.13:16 – Integration & Closing ThoughtsInteroception as a bridge between body, mind, and spirit.Coming home to one's true nature.14:14 – Community InvitationInformation and invitation to join the "Write Yourself Open" course for continued group and individual work.Got a question about your self? Send it to me at rachel@selftalkpodcast.com and it may be featured on a future episode. Support the show• Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

In this conversation, Hosts Kris Yeo & Kyle Hennessy give their ultimate holiday gift guide for everyone on your list and discuss the importance of thoughtfulness in gift giving, emphasizing how genuine intent can be perceived through the quality and consideration behind a gift. they contrast meaningful gifts with those that feel obligatory, highlighting the emotional connection that thoughtful gifts can foster.TakeawaysNothing worse than a gift that feels thoughtless.Genuine intent in gift giving is easily recognizable.Thoughtful gifts strengthen personal connections.Gifts should reflect the recipient's interests.The emotional impact of a gift is more important than its monetary value.A well-chosen gift can convey deep appreciation.Gift giving is an art that requires understanding the recipient.Obligatory gifts can feel insincere and unappreciated.The thought behind a gift often matters more than the gift itself.Meaningful presents can create lasting memories.

Todaywill continue to look at Ephesians 4:7-11. These verses are about the Spiritualgifts that God gives “to each one of us” for unity in the church.These gifts can either be used to build us up or used to tear us down. God hasalready given us the Gift of the Holy Spirit at the moment of our salvation. Atthat time, we were baptized into the body of Christ, and the Holy Spirit cameto dwell within us. This great truth is taught throughout the Epistles in theNew Testament.  Butalong with the Gift of the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, through the Holy Spirit,also imparted Spiritual gifts into our life. These gifts are many and you willfind them listed in Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12-14 and also in Ephesians 4. Weneed to also understand that these Spiritual gifts are not the naturalabilities that we're born with, such as mechanical ability, musical ability,athletic ability, or artistic ability. No, those are natural abilities anddifferent people have different natural abilities.  Butthese are Spiritual gifts and this gifting is very important for us tounderstand as believers. I'm convinced, we will not find real fulfillment,satisfaction, and real contentment in our lives unless we're fulfilling thepurpose for which God created us. Remember in Ephesians 2:8-10 we learned that Godsaved us by His grace, not just so we could go to heaven when we died, butbecause, “We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, whichGod prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” He saves us to do “goodworks” for Him through the abilities we have from our Spiritual gifts.  Godknew exactly what gifts the body needed in that particular local church and He “preparedbeforehand” and gifted every believer that became a part of that localchurch with specific spiritual gifts to build up that body of Jesus Christwhich builds up the whole body of Christ around the world. So these arepowerful verses to understand and make sure we begin to comprehend and apply to“each” of our lives as we see in verse 7: “But to each one of us,grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift”.  Paulsaid something similar in Romans 12:4-6: "For aswe have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the samefunction. So we being many are one body in Christ and individually members ofone another." Having then gifts differing according to the grace that isgiven to us, let us use them”. We should make sure we're exercising thosespiritual gifts that God has given us. Thenin verses 8-10, we read something very interesting. These are wonderful versesreminding us that Jesus Christ first descended that He might ascend. And He ledcaptivity captive. I believe the meaning of this is that just as we werecaptive to Satan by sin before salvation, Jesus Christ because He wasvictorious over death and sin and hell and the grave, He now takes us captivefor His glory, and gives the Spiritual gifts that we need to serve Him. “Jesusdescended that He might ascend”. He descended in obedience to “death of thecross and for that God has highly exalted Him and given Him the Name that isabove every name…” (Philippians 2:8-11).  Jesus“descended to the lower parts of the earth”. I believe that this couldmean that Jesus took there those in paradise previous to the cross and He ledthem up to the third heaven. And Jesus also delivered us from our captivity tosin and Satan and made us His captives to be free to live holy and Godly livesand gave us the Spiritual gifts to serve Him.  Ohmy friend, aren't you so thankful that Jesus “though He was rich, He becamepoor that we through His poverty might be rich” (2 Corinthians 8:9). Wehave the riches of Christ, and the Spiritual gifts that He's given “toeach one of us”, the wealth of Christ Himself living within “eachone of us” today.  Doyou know your Spiritual gifts? Are you using them for the glory of God and thebuilding up of the body of Jesus Christ?

This is our part one! In the Tell All finale, the Florida couples face a final reckoning as Elizabeth questions the longevity of her marriage and Andrei drops a big bombshell about Jovi. Back at the house, Jasmine catches Matt in a lie, Gino has a heart to heart with Jasmine, and Matt makes a bold prediction. 0:07:54 Garrick Merrifield Update from Seeking Sister Wife 0:13:14 Thought on this season of 90 Day Fiance Happily Ever After 0:24:21 Jasmine, Gino and Matt 0:35:10 Libby and Andrei 0:40:00 Was Jasmine's Pregnancy Unplanned? 0:51:05 Jovi and Yara 0:58:50 The Screaming Match Listen to everything Amye over here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/little-miss-recap/id1681407595 --- DECEMBER IS UPON US! Gift the gift of gay! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/RealityGays/gift⁠ JOIN RealityGays+  + Patreon ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RealityGays⁠⁠ or  + Supercast ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://realitygaysmulti.supercast.com/⁠⁠  + Apple Subscriptions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-gays-with-mattie-and-poodle/id1477555097  +Watch us on video ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@RealityGays⁠⁠ Click here for all things RG!  ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RealityGays⁠ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we begin our Advent journey in Eden, a place of freedom, communion, and life without shame. Eden is not only a moment in history, but also an interior garden within each of our hearts. We talk about the deep ache we all feel for union, rest, and peace, and how this longing reveals our original design for communion with God. We also reflect on the shame that often accompanies this desire for communion with others, especially when our desires are left unmet, and how bringing these places of poverty to Jesus opens us up to real, lived communion with Him.   Heather's One Thing - The Renew Conference in Toronto Heather's Other One Thing - Her Advent Worship Playlist Sister Miriam's One Thing - Sacred Anchor Artisans (Catholic Etsy!) founded by Tim and Molly Olsen Michelle's One Thing - The Inspired Living and this Chrism Candle Michelle's Other One Thing - Fr. Innocent Montgomery, CFR   Welcome, dear friends… to this Advent journey, a pilgrimage of the heart, through four sacred spaces where heaven once touched the earth.   These are the places of Advent. Eden. Loreto. Elizabeth's home. And a stable under starlight.   Each one holds a mystery… a whisper of God's coming, a rhythm of waiting, a quiet invitation to abide.   We begin… in Eden — the garden of beginnings and original designs, Here, everything was whole once, every breath in attunement with God's own. But even in the ache of what was lost, something sacred remains, a longing, a promise, a memory of shalom harmony still written in our bones.   Eden reminds us: our waiting is not empty. It is the remembering of love that has never stopped pursuing us.   Journal Questions: What are the unique gifts that God has placed inside of you? When do I experience shame in the ache for communion? When have I recently experienced a rupture from Eden? Who in your life allows you to feel at home and at ease? How can I return to Eden through a daily practice?   Discussion Questions: How have you experienced yourself as a gift? When have you experienced an ache for Eden in your life? When do you feel exiled from Eden? What glimpses of Eden have you seen in your life recently?   Quote to Ponder: "We all long for Eden, and we are constantly glimpsing it: our whole nature at its best and least corrupted, its gentlest and most human, is still soaked with the sense of exile." (J.R.R. Tolkien, The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien)   Scripture for Lectio: "Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame." (Genesis 2:25)   Sponsor - Altar + Home: Altar and Home by Conception Abbey exists to bring the beauty of Benedictine spirituality into your domestic church. The way we as Benedictine monks punctuate our days with prayer. The way we balance prayer and work (ora et labora). The way we pray with scripture in lectio divina. The way we live in community to support one another. Incorporating these treasures into your daily lives can draw you and your domestic church into Christ one day – one prayer – at a time. Our online store offers intentionally Catholic products for every occasion and every season. Lectio Divina rosary guides, daily journals, greeting cards, sacrament gifts, icons, and prints, along with books, bibles, and everything you need to make your home a sacred space.  Make Advent and Christmas a time of joy and peace with our Monk-Curated Collections—bundled sets specifically chosen by the monks to share our lives with each of you. They make the perfect gift for the Catholic in your life. Through this Altar + Home ministry, the Benedictine monks of Conception Abbey share the prayer God calls us to at the altar into the domestic church of our customers as we seek to cultivate one holy, apostolic, Catholic Church. We invite you shop with us at www.altarandhome.org. Use the discount code ABIDE to get 20% off your order.   Chapters:  00:00 Altar + Home 01:25 Intro 02:17 Welcome to Eden 09:38 Our Heart is a Garden and Place of Communion 11:18 We are Made as a Gift 13:32 Healing from Shame in Our Ache 17:57 Homesickness and Exile 20:23 God is Longing for Us 22:16 Imaginative Prayer 24:13 The Goodness of Our Bodies 26:06 Inviting the Lord into Communion 27:47 Advent is a Time of Preparation 29:32 One Things   Music used under license i94Cr0 

It's a News Day Monday on the Majority Report On today's Program: In the aftermath of the shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C., the Trump administration seizes the opportunity to promote "remigration." When asked why Trump is blaming the D.C. shooting on the Biden administration, he lashes out and calls the reporter "stupid." Trump, or his ghost writer, posts a racist tirade on Thanksgiving. Tim Walz responds to the Truth Social post, saying it's yet another example proving Trump is mentally unwell and unfit to serve as president. Walz calls for the release of Trump's most recent MRI so the public can understand what is going on with the president's health. If you are in Tennessee's 7th Congressional district, make sure you get out and vote for Aftyn Behn. In the Fun Half: Senator Chris Van Hollen says that at best the U.S. has committed war crimes in the Caribbean and at worst just cold-blooded murder. Kristi Noem avoids answering questions from Kristen Welker about DHS promoting the white nationalist policy of "remigration". New Yorkers were tipped off about an ICE staging area in a Chinatown parking garage and quickly mobilized, storming the garage to protest and shut down the raid. Bill Maher is still very upset over Larry David's "My Dinner with Hitler" piece that was written over seven months ago. Crackpot Rob Dreher has a crackpot theory that JD Vance can lead the wayward white young men away from Nick Fuentes. JD Vance's "I hate Turkey" bombs in front of soldiers at Ft. Campbell on Thanksgiving All that and more. The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: COZY EARTH: Go to cozyearth.com/MAJORITYREPORT for up to 40% off. SMALLS:  For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/MAJORITY. ONESKIN: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MAJORITY at https://www.oneskin.co/majority SUNSET LAKE:  Head to SunsetLakeCBD.com and use the code FRIDAY25 to save 30% on all their wellness products for people and pets. This sale ends December 1st at 11:59 ᴾᴹ Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com  

It would be funny if we had a guy called Meatball on the show. Hey Meatball…what are you doin? Meatball, how was your weekend? Meatball, what the HELL do you think about that? Oh Meatball. But, we don't have that. And that is why the show sucks. Speaking of which, on today's show, we have two projects about hooters but kind of from the opposite end of the spectrum, and some dumb crap you'd get someone you don't like that much for Christmas. Which is coming up, by the way! Maybe they'd like a Gift subscription to YKS Premium instead, which is now available at Patreon.com/yourkickstartersucks/gift. Or maybe they are a Scrooge! And they deserve PAIN! Music for YKS is courtesy of Howell Dawdy, Craig Dickman, Mr. Baloney, and Mark Brendle. Additional research by Zeke Golvin. YKS is edited by Producer Dan. Social Media by Maddalena Alvarez.Executive Producer Tim Faust (@crulge)Simply having a wonderful podcast time! Over on YKS Premium, there's so much waiting under the Podcast Tree for you. Bonus episodes every week…and best of all, no coal! HAHaHA! Follow us on Instagram: @YKSPod, TikTok: YourKickstarterSucks and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more video stuff! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/yks Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Wow, 2025 is lit!! Gift subscriptions to YKS Premium are now available at Patreon.com/yourkickstartersucks/giftSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Boyle and I start our conversation at about 27 mins Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous soul Join us Thursday's at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout!  Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE  On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete  Bill Boyle is a well sourced and connected businessman who lives in Washington DC with his wife and son. Bill is a trusted friend and source for me who I met after he listened and became a regular and highly respected caller of my siriusxm radio show. Bill is a voracious reader and listeners love to hear his take. I think his analysis is as sharp as anyone you will hear on radio or TV and he has well placed friends across the federal government who are always talking to him. As far as I can tell he is not in the CIA. Follow him on Blue Sky and park at his garages. On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete   Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift Send Pete $ Directly on Venmo All things Jon Carroll  Buy Ava's Art 

A look ahead at the astrological forecast for December 2025, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock. We spend the first hour talking about the astrology behind news stories that happened since our last forecast, such as the major flight delays and internet outages that coincided with the Mercury retrograde conjunct Mars, and then in the second hour we do a deep dive into November's astrology. The astrology of December features a challenging square between Mars-Saturn-Neptune, and much of our discussion focuses on the potential for bubbles popping when that Mars transit pierces the Saturn-Neptune conjunction. This is episode 514 of The Astrology Podcast. Astrotheoros Shout-out to our sponsor, the astrology software Astrotheoros! https://astrotheoros.com Use the code ASTROLOGYPOD to get a free month of the program! Austin's Websites https://Austincoppock.com https://sphereandsundry.com 2026 Electional Astrology Report Released Chris and Leisa just released their 2026 Electional Astrology Report! https://theastrologypodcast.com/2026report/ Use code JUPITER to get a 10% discount on the report until Dec 7! 2026 Astrology Calendar Posters Released We also just released our 2026 astrology calendar posters! https://theastrologypodcast.com/2026-astrology-calendar-posters Patreon Membership Gift Option Give someone the gift of a Patreon membership to The Astrology Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast/gift Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:00:44 Quick overview of December astrology00:02:44 News segment begins00:03:01 Mercury retrograde travel delays & tech snafus00:13:31 Mercury retrograde types00:17:50 Mercury-Mars recurrence transit00:22:50 Mars-Uranus explosion00:25:09 Saturn-Neptune bubble popping00:36:35 Year ahead forecast preparations00:40:15 2026 Electional Astrology Report Released!00:44:10 A peek at 202600:46:51 Astrotheoros astrology software00:51:37 December forecast begins00:53:52 Mercury direct trine Jupiter00:58:19 Saturn direct in Pisces final push01:03:22 Mars square Saturn & Neptune direct01:10:21 The reality distortion field01:29:54 Full Moon in Gemini01:33:49 Mars square Neptune: Fog of war01:39:17 Venus and Mars under the beams01:47:59 New Moon in Sagittarius01:50:05 Venus square Saturn & Neptune01:54:12 Auspicious Election for December01:58:36 End of December02:03:25 Mercury square Saturn & Neptune02:11:29 Austin's Offerings02:15:46 2026 astrology calendar posters02:16:50 Gift a Patreon Membership02:17:48 Electional Report Sale Ends Dec 702:19:41 End Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PiuKMzXrc4 - Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

On the first day of each month, we release Grace & Knowledge, a deeper dive from Paul that explores biblical truths beyond his weekly Wednesday's Word devotional.Today, we're pleased to share a special Advent edition, Mary's Beautiful Gift, recorded by Paul himself as an audio reflection for the season.If Paul Tripp Ministries has encouraged you in 2025, we would be grateful if you'd remember us in your end-of-year generosity. As you feel led and are able, please consider partnering with us so we can continue sharing the “right here, right now” gospel with people around the world. You can give online and discover additional ways to support the ministry at PaulTripp.com/Give.

A woman came to me absolutely consumed by a fear she couldn't shake — a fear that something terrible was going to happen to her. Maybe a health issue. Maybe an illness. Maybe dying. The fear followed her everywhere… and the feeling would not leave her. And she had no idea why. When we uncovered what her subconscious mind had secretly linked together, everything finally clicked. And it was something she never would have guessed in a million years. In today's episode, I'm sharing the surprising emotional miswiring that was driving her fear — and how things we don't think twice about, like emergency or crisis planning or even calling a past health issue a "gift," can accidentally program the mind in the wrong direction. These innocent moments can create subconscious links that trigger fear, worry, stress, or even a silent expectation of the very thing you're trying to prevent. And with the holidays coming up, this is actually a beautiful reminder: now is a really good time to think about only positive gifts — the ones that uplift you, expand your energy, and genuinely support the future you want to create. This is more common than many people realize and shows up in a variety of different ways.  As another example, in recent podcast episodes, I've worked with people who feel guilt about moving forward, guilt about feeling happy, or even guilt about enjoying life when others can't. In these situations, the mind links negative emotions (like guilt) to positive experiences (such as happiness, success, healing, fun, or progress). This too can be incredibly impactful — because when positive things are associated with guilt, the subconscious can begin linking happiness with illness, problems, hardship, stress, worry, or fear. If you've ever: • felt stuck in a fear that doesn't make sense • tried to think positive but your mind kept pulling you backward • found yourself worrying about your health or future "for no reason" • sensed your mind was moving in the wrong direction and you couldn't stop it …then this episode is going to open your eyes in the most powerful way. You'll learn exactly how these miswired emotional links form — and how to begin un-linking and rewiring them so your mind finally starts working with you instead of against you. If you're ready to understand your subconscious like never before… and break free from fear at the deepest level… this episode is for you. Do you want to see proof of the power of the mind in a medical journal? Here's a demonstration of Brandy Gillmore working with volunteers under medical equipment, as featured in a medical journal.   Free Resources and Frequently Asked Questions & Resources Q: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness?

What happens when you're too dark to be Miss India... but not American enough to be Miss America?In this deeply vulnerable and powerful episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with Nina Davuluri—activist, entrepreneur, and the first Indian-American Miss America. She takes us behind the scenes of her viral win, the backlash, and how colorism shaped her identity, her advocacy, and her new documentary COMPLEXion.From growing up in a world that worshipped whiteness to dismantling billion-dollar beauty brands' skin-whitening products, Nina doesn't hold back. If you've ever felt not enough—too dark, too loud, too ambitious—this one's for you.What you'll get out of this episode… The shocking moment that shaped Nina's awareness of colorismWhat really happened the night she won Miss AmericaThe real cost of fitting into beauty ideals in Western and South Asian culturesHow Nina helped push major beauty brands like Unilever, L'Oréal, and Johnson & Johnson to drop or rebrand whitening productsHer advice for healing self-worth and reclaiming beauty on your own termsHow her relationship with her now-fiancé reminds us that true connection sees beyond appearance, fame, or abilityConnect with Nina WEB / https://www.ninadavuluri.comIG / https://www.instagram.com/ninadavuluriYT / https://www.youtube.com/@Nina.Davuluri WATCH COMPLEXITY / https://www.amazon.com/COMPLEXion-Nina-Davuluri/dp/B0B8KZ32BG Breathe better with JASPRAs a mama healing from mold toxicity, air quality has become deeply personal for me. JASPR removes 97.1% of mold in just 1 hour. Use code BRAVE for $400 OFF: https://jaspr.co/brave Want more?✨ Buy 2, Get 1 FREE – Chai Tonics Holiday Bundle is here! Gift (or keep!) our signature blends—Focus Flow + Rose Ritual—when you buy 2 blends, you'll get 1 FREE. Use code HOLIDAY to get yours now at https://bit.ly/trychaitonics 

SummaryIn this episode of the Seeking Excellence Podcast, Nathan Crankfield explores the theological virtue of hope, breaking it down into its essential components. He discusses the importance of hope in our lives, the contrast between hope and despair, and how personal experiences shape our understanding of hope. Nathan emphasizes that hope is a gift from God that requires acceptance and a desire for holiness. He shares his personal journey of faith, the role of community in fostering hope, and the necessity of prayer in sustaining it throughout life's challenges.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Parish Mission 06:31 Exploring the Theme of Hope14:23 Understanding Despair & Discouragement22:23 Personal Testimony: From Broken to Hopeful30:32 The Gift of Hope & Why It Matters...Join Pray25 on Hallow here!If you enjoyed this content, please follow this podcast and find us on your socials! LinkedIn: @seeking-excellenceTikTok: @nathancrankfieldYoutube: @seekingexcellence_Instagram: @seekingexcellence_Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeking-excellence-with-nathan-crankfield/id1528863617Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E5Y4v5btc2OGYuoWVbRGM?si=832c88f869484f09&nd=1&dlsi=01e09bb1226e4bacFind exclusive content on Locals as a paid or unpaid supporter:https://seekingexcellence.locals.com/.

Show Notes: Rod Neuenschwander, author of From Crisis to Clarity and co-founder of GIFT.OLOGY, recounts his early days with John Ruhlin, their initial plan to buy companies, and their first turnaround experience. He also talks about the formation of Ruhlin Group and their transition to GIFT.OLOGY, focusing on corporate gifting. The Transition of Ruhlin Partners Rod talks about the development of Ruhlin Partners, a firm that helped companies through crises, and how it was the foundation for a new book project. He discusses John Ruhlin's sudden death and his immediate need to reconstitute the firm. He explains his initial struggle with gifting, his team's expertise, and the overall support from his team.  Fulfilling a Promise and a Framework for Turnarounds The conversation turns to the idea of writing a book to fulfill a promise to John and provide a framework for turnarounds. He shares how John had been the top lead generator and how his crucial role in the firm left a large space to be filled. He explains the evolution of GIFT.OLOGY's philosophy and the development of the Beyond GIFT.OLOGY program.  The Focus of GIFT.OLOGY Rod explains what GIFT.OLOGY is, how it works, and how it differentiates from other firms that play in this field.  The focus is on personalized, non-promotional gifts to build relationships. He talks about the importance of reaching clients on a personal level and being present to clients' inner circles. He expands upon the acceleration of their platform and training program after John's passing, and how he managed the transition. A Relationship Operating System The interview moves on to the introduction of the Relationship Operating System to support leaders in building relationships, and Rod explains the components of the Relationship Operating System, including help identify, help  connect, help equip, help track, help celebrate, and help scale.  He talks about demonstrations of value, clarity conversations, and meaningful touchpoints through gifting. He also shares details about the development of a CRM plugin to support the training and execution of the Relationship Operating System and goes on to give a step-by-step explanation of the system. The Design of Connection Rod gives a detailed example of a client engagement, including the design of a connection plan, demonstration of value, how you communicate who you serve and how you serve,  and gifting campaigns. He explains the  role of GIFT.OLOGY in supporting leaders in their relationship-building efforts, and shares a detailed example of a client engagement, including the design of a connection plan and gifting campaigns.  A Framework for Companies in Crisis Rod explains how he uses  the same framework for GIFT.OLOGY as he does for other companies in crisis. He identifies the four types of crises: chronic underperformance, broken mirror, slow leak, and fire. Rod details the one-page recovery plan: clear purpose statement, go-forward operating plan, financial plan, and team plan. And he emphasizes the importance of moving fast with the plan and learning along the way. The Success of From Crisis to Clarity  Rod talks about his book and his satisfaction with the feedback received for From Crisis to Clarity. He explains that the book's focus is on providing a simple framework for founders to navigate crises. He shares how the editing process was precise to ensure the book is concise and valuable for its target audience, and he shares his thoughts on the ongoing support and growth of GIFT.OLOGY despite the challenges faced. Timestamps: 04:05: The Impact of losing his business partner and friend. 09:53: GIFT.OLOGY's Unique Approach to Corporate Gifting  11:47: The Relationship Operating System and Client Engagement 20:48: Rod's Framework for Crisis Recovery  28:44: The Success of From Crisis to Clarity Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rod-neuenschwander/ From Crisis to Clarity: https://fromcrisistoclarity.com/ GIFT.OLOGY Group: https://giftologygroup.com/ This episode on Umbrex: https://umbrex.com/?post_type=unleashed&p=213008&preview_id=213008&preview_nonce=0bc155d1c5&_thumbnail_id=-1&preview=true Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com. *AI generated timestamps and show notes.  

Using shopping for a quick hit of dopamine is definitely an emotional regulation issue, and trying to fill any empty hole in our soul with stuff is a very deep situation. BUT that's not what this episode is about.  Sometimes, being organized about how we spend money can bring us into reality where we can clearly see how much we spend (if we overspend) or how quickly we make decisions to spend (if we are impulsive with spending) and from there we can make changes. But we have to get organized first so that we can analyze our habits. I'm giving some very easy and quick tips for staying organized and accountable to yourself so that you can spend in a way that won't end up causing you stress or debt. 

Welcome to Part 1 of a two-part Special Episode introducing my new release, “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET”. This work transforms my jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. I'm pleased to say that the work has been praised by all of the Classical Music Stars listed below. In Part 1 today we're going to listen to this new work. In Part 2 tomorrow we're going to introduce the incredible musicians who brought this piece to life.But first, here's the back story.Last year, following my podcast interview with Michael Abene, Grammy award winning big band arranger, I asked him if he would create a new arrangement of my jazz ballad, “The Gift”. Michael agreed and transformed my song into an extraordinary big band Samba. My band mates and I were the rhythm section on the recording. Spotify link.I then got the idea to take another of my jazz ballads and have it arranged into a classical string quartet piece. I was introduced to David Shenton, a genius arranger, who took my song, “Ma Petite Fleur” - my little flower - and arranged it as a classical string quartet piece inspired by my song. He then brought in four world class musicians to record the work.With this as the back story, please listen now to “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET”.CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS--------------------------------------------------------Praised by:Steven Beck - Concert PianistJeffrey Biegel - Concert PianistMarina Chiche - Classical ViolinistJoAnn Falletta - Conductor, Buffalo PhilharmonicYolanda Kondonassis - Concert HarpistShawn Okpebholo - ComposerAmit Peled - Concert CellistLucas Richman - Conductor, Bangor SymphonyLlewellyn Sanchez-Werner - Concert PianistJason Vieaux - Classical Guitarist—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcastClick here for Robert's “Dream Inspire” App—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEW “DREAM INSPIRE” APPYour personalized Coach to Motivate, Pursue and Succeed at Your DreamCLICK HERE—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST SINGLE:“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's latest single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Got a question? Let us know!This week on Made For Mondays, Heather sits down with Jamey, Adrienne, and Megan Angel for one of the most joy-filled episodes of the year—our annual celebration of generosity: THE GIFT.After some Thanksgiving-weekend chitchat and reflections from the Bible Reading Challenge, the team dives into the heart of what makes this Sunday so special. Since everything in this episode centers around giving, Heather kicks things off by asking the crew to share some of their most memorable Christmas gifts—the ones that meant something, made them laugh, or left a lasting mark.From there, Jamey walks listeners through the why behind The Gift—before ever getting to the “what.” He shares the story of how it began, how it's grown, and why it continues to shape the culture of Believers Church year after year. Adrienne and Angel share their earliest memories of The Gift and the moments that helped them understand why it matters.The team highlights story after story of how generosity has opened doors, softened hearts, and drawn people to Jesus—simply because someone from Believers chose to be love in the community.They unpack:• What makes The Gift so counter-cultural in a skeptical world• The three goals that shape The Gift every year• Why those goals can transform how we see giving—and Christmas itself• This week's BIG IDEA:“Faith that doesn't cost you is counterfeit.”• How each of them is personally wrestling with generosity, sacrifice, and heart-posture this yearAnd of course…they finally unveil The Gift 2026 projects—what they are, why they matter, and how listeners can participate.Before closing, the team gives a sneak peek into the brand-new Christmas teaching series launching this Sunday: The Christmas Playlist.

Hello everyone,Todays episode is The Gift of the Magi, a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. Read by Clara.If you enjoy listening to these stories, please do leave an Apple review so we can grow and reach more people.Sweet Dreams. Lucy ❤#SleepStories #BedtimeStories #GuidedMeditation #Relaxation #Calm #Mindfulness #MeditationPodcast #SleepPodcast #Folktales #FairyTales #Storytelling #SoothingVoices #SleepAid #RelaxingStories #Tranquility #DriftOffToSleep

As we enter the Advent season, we're launching a new series called The Gifts of Advent, a look at the meaningful gifts God gives us through Jesus. Today, we're focusing on The Gift of Light, celebrating Jesus as the eternal light who breaks through our darkness and leads us into life.