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Altered Stories Show
Pamela's "From Paralyzing Strongholds to Thriving in Jesus" God Story

Altered Stories Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 46:17


Are you ready to end the year and start 2026 walking in freedom? Do you find yourself paralyzed in your past trauma and need to break free from the strongholds in your life?    In our authentic conversation, special guest Pamela Good shares her "From Paralyzing Strongholds to Thriving in Jesus" God Story of her healing journey from past strongholds as how she surrendered her life to God.      Pamela is an author of the "He Never Let Go" book and has a diverse professional background that has included roles as a fitness trainer, correctional officer, and certified surgical technologist. She lives in Colorado and is a Grandmother and active in church ministry, and enjoys staying healthy.   Pamela shares her story about growing up with a schizophrenic mother, dealing with abandonment, perfectionism, and self-made walls, and eventually finding hope through her faith and God's love.    Enjoy listening to Pamela's encouraging and faith building story.    This episode also includes a mental health tip from licensed mental health counselor, Sherrie Pucket.  

The Harland Highway
KIRK FOX has an amazing heritage, Viking? Indian? And his grandmother boiled alive like a lobster!

The Harland Highway

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 102:50


Thanks for watching the Harland Highway. This week is sponsored by Ridge!-Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% Off by going tohttps://www.Ridge.com/[HARLAND] #Ridgepod More Harland Williams: Harland Highway Podcast Video: https://www.youtube.com/c/HarlandHighwayPodcast Harland Highway Podcast Audio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-harland-highway/id321980603 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlandwilliams Harbling Shirts: https://www.harbling.com Official Website: https://www.harlandwilliams.com Twitter :https://twitter.com/harlandhighway?lang=enMore Kirk Fox:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foxkirk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirkfoxX: https://x.com/kirkfox?lang=en #podcast #harlandwilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ask Julie Ryan
#732 - Her Shamanic Awakening Will Change You! With Linda Star Wolf

Ask Julie Ryan

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 61:33


EVEN MORE about this episode!Step into a powerful, mystical journey as Julie Ryan sits down with visionary elder and shamanic teacher Linda Star Wolf to explore how ancient shamanic wisdom can ignite profound transformation in your modern life. Linda shares riveting stories from her life path—her initiation into shamanic traditions, the teachings of her beloved mentor Grandmother Twila, and the life-changing experiences that shaped her creation of Shamanic Breathwork.You'll witness a moving ceremony led by Linda as she explains how breathwork, spiritual guides, and shamanic tools help us stay aligned, grounded, and connected to our soul's purpose. This episode invites you to remember your ancestral roots, awaken the shaman within, and experience the deep healing available when you reconnect with the Earth and your own inner wisdom.Guest Biography:Linda Star Wolf is a visionary teacher and shamanic guide who has spent more than 35 years helping others release dysfunctional patterns, awaken their inner visionary, and transform their lives. Beginning her career in mental health and addictions counseling, she draws from her own recovery journey as well as decades of training in shamanic and psychospiritual practices. She is the creator of Shamanic Breathwork®, co-creator of the Shamanic Healing Initiatory Process (SHIP), and founder of both the Venus Rising Association for Transformation and Venus Rising University for Shamanic Psychospiritual Studies. A prolific author and co-founder of Shamanic Mystery Tours, she leads seekers to sacred sites around the world while championing sacred activism and visionary leadership through the Shamanic Ministers Global Network. Inspired by mentors such as Stan Grof, Jacquelyn Small, and Seneca Wolf Clan elder Grandmother Twylah Nitsch—who adopted her as a Spiritual Granddaughter—Star Wolf has been widely featured in national media and continues to guide thousands through profound spiritual awakening and embodied transformation.Episode Chapters:01:02 Meet Linda Star Wolf: Visionary Elder01:50 Ceremony with Star Wolf09:08 Star Wolf's Journey and Teachings14:04 Understanding Shamanism17:02 The Concept of the Aquarian Shaman19:14 Star Wolf's Grandmother and Wolf Pack22:37 The Encounter with Grandmother Twila29:17 Breath Work and Spiritual Visions31:45 A Life-Changing Meditation Experience32:40 A Psychic Encounter and Sobriety Journey34:09 Introduction to Breath Work35:00 The Influence of Leonard Orr and Rebirthing36:20 A Mystical Journey to Egypt38:53 Channeling ISIS and Spiritual Awakening47:24 Building a Spiritual Community in North Carolina51:12 Daily Practices for Spiritual Alignment56:57 The Purpose of Incarnation➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Français YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!

Kill By Kill
Amityville The Evil Escapes For The Holidays (1989)

Kill By Kill

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 72:01


If it's the MOST wonderful time of the year, you know we have to round out our Amityville revisit with the one thing that brings light into our lives… a haunted lamp!! That's right, illuminating the world to the TV Terror turned hand-mauling home video sequel, AMITYVILLE 4: THE EVIL ESCAPES!! See lamps lash out, witness electrical cords go full Popeye, experience reduced fly budgets, beyond the beige Mr. T, grab a little hot Old Priest/Young Priest action, and shudder at the maximum withholding of familial love from a Grandmother!! All this, plus an ectoplasmic edition of Choose Your Own Deathventure, we get introduced to ghost spooning, and we return to the House of the Dirty Peanut!! Get out - with this episode downloaded onto your device so you can listen today!!   Part of the BLEAV Network.Get even more episodes exclusively on Patreon! Artwork by Josh Hollis: joshhollis.com Kill By Kill theme by Revenge Body. For the full-length version and more great music, head to revengebodymemphis.bandcamp.com today!Join the new Discord Server Convo here! Our linker.ee Click here to visit our Dashery/TeePublic shop for killer merch! Join the conversation about any episode on the Facebook Group! Follow us on IG @killbykillpodcast!! Join us on Threads or even Bluesky Check out Gena's newsletter on Ghost!! Check out the films we've covered & what might come soon on Letterboxd! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The WorldView in 5 Minutes
Texas dad rescued daughter from Christmas kidnapper, Trump bombed Nigerian ISIS camps, Scottish pro-life grandmother arrested outside abortion mill

The WorldView in 5 Minutes

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 8:15


It's Tuesday, December 30th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Trump bombed Nigerian ISIS camps It was a first in United States history. President Donald Trump authorized US military action against ISIS-linked camps in northwestern Nigeria for the purposes of defending Christians who have been the brunt of a genocide that's taken place over the last decade. At least two camps, run by the Muslim terrorists, were hit by 18 precision missiles last Thursday on Christmas Day, reports The Guardian. Nicaragua banned Bibles Nicaragua has banned Bibles at the border.  Tourists may not carry Bibles in any form into the country, according to new regulations. Christian Solidarity Worldwide reports that the list of forbidden items now includes Bibles, newspapers, magazines, books of any kind, drones and cameras. The Nicaraguan government has also shut down 1,300 religious organizations since April 2018. Repression has picked up since the 2021 election when Daniel Ortega was elected for a fourth consecutive term in office.  Leading opposition candidates were jailed before the sham election.   Nicaragua has the fourth worst economy in South America, just above Cuba, Venezuela, and Haiti. Scottish pro-life grandmother arrested outside abortion mill A 75-year-old grandmother is the first to be arrested in Scotland for coming within 656 feet of an abortion mill. This comes after an anti-protesting law was passed last year.   The Times reported that Rose Docherty was holding a sign that simply stated: “Coercion is a crime. Here to talk, only if you want.” In John 3:20, Jesus said, “For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.” Puerto Rico recognizes pre-born baby as a person Puerto Rico will now recognize the human fetus as a natural person from conception. That's the substance of a new law which is intended to provide the unborn child with dignity, rights of inheritance, and legal recognition. Sadly, the country still allows abortion for reasons connected to the alleged “life and health of the mother.” Iran's skyrocketing inflation and war with U.S., Israel, & Europe External and internal pressures are increasing on nations worldwide. Iran has edged up into 53 percent year-on-year inflation. That's the fifth worst in the world.  The economy is exasperated by water and energy shortages. And the nation is dealing with rising numbers of protests and strikes. In a published interview late last week, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran was in a "full-scale" war with the U.S., Israel and Europe. Russia's unrelenting attacks on Ukraine And Russia continues its war on Ukraine. Russia Today reported an additional 32 settlements in the Donbas area came under Russia control in December. United States sold $11 billion of arms to Taiwan Following the U.S. sale of $11 billion of arms to Taiwan, the Chinese armed forces have initiated an aggressive military exercise in the South China Sea.  It's the largest scale blockade and attack simulation ever conducted to date. The communist nation is conducting live-fire exercises extremely close to the shores of Taiwan.  The official People's Liberation Army news site announced that the drills include “task forces of bombers, amphibious assault ships, and anti-ship missiles.” But keep in mind Isaiah 40:15. The prophet wrote, “The nations are as a drop in a bucket and are counted as the small dust on the scales; [The Lord]  lifts up the isles as a very little thing. And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn nor its beasts sufficient for a burnt offering. All nations before Him are as nothing, and they are counted by Him less than nothing and worthless.” U.S. blocks Venezuela's oil exports Things are heating up in Venezuelan waters — as the U.S. military continues its blockade of the nation's oil exports.  Tankertruckers.com reports  about $1 billion of oil, or about 8-10 tankers, have been held up in the Caribbean by the current blockade.   The Venezuelan government relies on oil exports for about two-thirds of its financing. Venezuela is pushing 250 percent inflation, year-over-year. That qualifies as the absolutely worst conditions in the world. Private Texas schools applying for $10,000 government grants Now, in stateside news, private schools in Texas are signing up for state funding. At least 600 private schools have applied for grants under a new law, for the 2026-27 school year, according to Center Square.  The pilot program is offering $10,000 grants to 100,000 students in the Lone Star state. U.S. dollar less desirable Will the dollar retain supremacy in the world market? The U.S. dollar is less and less desirable by national banks around the world.  The percent of the world's foreign exchange reserve, held in U.S. assets, has dropped off from 72 percent to 57 percent since 1999.  Oklahoma college teacher fired for penalizing Biblical worldview The teacher at the University of Oklahoma who had given a Christian student a zero score on her paper for advocating a biblical view of gender has been fired.  The university issued a statement charging the teacher assistant, by the name of William Curth, with arbitrary grading. The student, Samantha Fulnecky, had appealed to the Bible in her essay, noting that, “God created men in the image of His courage and strength, and He created women in the image of His beauty. He intentionally created women differently than men.” Dad rescued daughter from kidnapper on Christmas And finally, a Texas dad rescued his daughter from a kidnapper on Christmas Day, reported WDBJ7.com.   The 15-year-old was walking her dog, when she was abducted at knife point. Her father traced her location by the phone — and found his daughter in the suspect's truck, rescued her, and called the authorities. Praise God she was not physically harmed.  What a courageous father! Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, December 30th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

The Brattleboro Historical Society Podcast
BHS e546-Florence Switzer, Great Grandmother and Taxi Cab Entrepreneur

The Brattleboro Historical Society Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 5:47


In the 1950's Florence Switzer was featured in two national publications as the taxi driver who was also a great-grandmother! Florence was born in Brattleboro in 1877 and retired from taxi service in 1951. She began her business in 1925. This is her story...

Joni and Friends Radio
The Rhythm of Grandma Grace's Heart

Joni and Friends Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 4:00


Sign up for Joni's Bible Reading Plan! --------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.

Reddit On Wiki
My Boyfriend LOVES To Have Lunch With My GRANDMOTHER? | Reading Reddit Stories

Reddit On Wiki

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 41:50


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Bigfoot’s Wilderness Podcast
The Bigfoot That Visited My Grandmother

Bigfoot’s Wilderness Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 19:25 Transcription Available


As dusk settles in the North Cascades, the forest doesn't go quiet — it starts listening.In this episode of Bigfoot's Wilderness, a family homestead becomes the meeting place for an agreement older than memory, passed down not through words, but through responsibility.This isn't a story about chasing Bigfoot.It's about what happens when the land chooses who gets to stay… and who's being watched when the light begins to fade.Pull in close, lower the noise, and listen before dusk sets in.www.bigfootswilderness.com

Prime Lenses
Episode 94 - Julia Coddington

Prime Lenses

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 62:47


Julia Coddington is an Australian photographer and artist. She shoots remarkable street photos, leads workshops and is leaning into being a Grandmother. I met her partner Gerry on a photowalk earlier this year and he suggested I look up her work. Look it up I did and a plan to talk we did make. We talk about the way she found photography, her love of travel and the little dogs in their family even get a look in. I think this is the perfect episode for this time of year and I hope you enjoy this episode with Julia.More about this show:A camera is just a tool but spend enough time with photographers and you'll see them go misty eyed when they talk about their first camera or a small fast prime that they had in their youth. Prime Lenses is a series of interviews with photographers talking about their photography by way of three lenses that mean a lot to them. These can be interchangeable, attached to a camera, integrated into a gadget, I'm interested in the sometimes complex relationship we have with the tools we choose, why they can mean so much and how they make us feel.

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  Not only did I make Heavenly Hash... an old recipe that my Grandmother's used to make. I also made a new creation/dessert for Christmas:

Altered Stories Show
Pamela Good Sneak Peak

Altered Stories Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 1:14


Are you ready to end the year and start 2026 walking in freedom? Do you find yourself paralyzed in your past trauma and need to break free from the strongholds in your life?    In our authentic conversation, special guest Pamela Good shares her "From Paralyzing Strongholds to Thriving in Jesus" God Story of her healing journey from past strongholds as how she surrendered her life to God.      Pamela is an author of the "He Never Let Go" book and has a diverse professional background that has included roles as fitness trainer, correctional officer and certified surgical technologist. She lives in Colorado and is a Grandmother and active in church ministry, and enjoys staying healthy.   Pamela shares her story about    Be sure to catch the wole amazing story on November 31st!

Speak Healing Words
352. A Christmas Eve Meditation for Moms

Speak Healing Words

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 5:46 Transcription Available


Send us a textA Christmas Eve Meditation for You, MomThe day is loud, the list is long, and yet a quiet song can steady the heart. We pause for a short Christmas Eve heartlift, reading Mary's Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55, The Voice translation) and letting its courage seep into the places where we feel stretched thin. This isn't soft-focus sentiment. Mary's prayer names a great reversal: the proud scattered, the lowly lifted, the hungry filled. That vision speaks to the kitchen, the table, and the tangled emotions of hosting and holding a family together.We share the context behind the Magnificat using The Voice translation, then read it slowly so each line can land. Along the way, we draw out why these ancient words are so modern: God's attention rests on the overlooked, dignity comes to those who serve in silence, and mercy doesn't expire with the season. If you've ever felt like your holiday labor is invisible, this reflection says what the gospel says—God notices you. The blessing is not reserved for stained glass; it meets you in flour-dusted hands and late-night wrapping sessions.You'll also hear a simple practice: craft your own Magnificat for the day. Start with gratitude, name a place where you long for God's reversal, and end with trust that mercy endures from generation to generation. Use it as a breath prayer between tasks or as a centering line before guests arrive. By the end, expect to feel seen, steadied, and ready to step back into the celebration with a fuller heart.If this Christmas heartlift encourages you, share it with a friend who needs calm today, subscribe for future reflections, and leave a quick review so more weary hearts can find their way here. Merry Christmas, Heartlifter.Support the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the show: Your Donation Matters Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the 2025 Advent Guide: The Great Glimmer Hunt Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon

Fluent Fiction - Swedish
Chasing Legends: Friendship Forged in Visby's Winter Ruins

Fluent Fiction - Swedish

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 17:11 Transcription Available


Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Chasing Legends: Friendship Forged in Visby's Winter Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-24-23-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vinden ven över de gamla ruinerna i Visby.En: The wind swept over the old ruins in Visby.Sv: Snön la ett tjockt täcke över marken.En: The snow laid a thick blanket over the ground.Sv: Det var kallt, men också vackert.En: It was cold, but also beautiful.Sv: Det var jul, och folk firade med glädje i sina hem.En: It was Christmas, and people were celebrating with joy in their homes.Sv: Men tre personer hade ett annat mål.En: But three people had a different goal.Sv: Lars, Annika och Freja stod vid ruinerna.En: Lars, Annika, and Freja stood by the ruins.Sv: Lars, med britande ögon, pekade mot de övergivna stenarna.En: Lars, with bright eyes, pointed towards the abandoned stones.Sv: "Här finns något speciellt.En: "There's something special here.Sv: En artefakt, legendarisk och försvunnen.En: An artifact, legendary and lost.Sv: Den bringar lycka till den som finner den."En: It brings luck to the one who finds it."Sv: Annika suckade.En: Annika sighed.Sv: "Jag tvivlar, Lars.En: "I doubt it, Lars.Sv: Det är bara en saga."En: It's just a fairy tale."Sv: Freja stod tyst, funderande.En: Freja stood quietly, pondering.Sv: Hon hade hört historier om dessa ruiner från sin mormor.En: She had heard stories about these ruins from her grandmother.Sv: Men hon visste mer än hon berättade.En: But she knew more than she revealed.Sv: "Vi måste försöka," sa Lars beslutsamt.En: "We have to try," said Lars decisively.Sv: Den djupa snön gjorde det svårt att gå, men Lars ledde dem vidare.En: The deep snow made it difficult to walk, but Lars led them forward.Sv: Annika halkade flera gånger och muttrade för sig själv.En: Annika slipped several times and muttered to herself.Sv: Freja gick sist och betraktade varje steg med vaksamhet.En: Freja walked last and observed each step cautiously.Sv: Vinden blev starkare och snöfallet tätare.En: The wind grew stronger and the snowfall heavier.Sv: Plötsligt kom de till en gammal ingång, halvt dold under isen.En: Suddenly they came to an old entrance, half-hidden under the ice.Sv: Lars blev ivrig.En: Lars became eager.Sv: "Detta är det!En: "This is it!Sv: Vi är nära!"En: We're close!"Sv: De tre gick in i kammaren.En: The three entered the chamber.Sv: Väggarna var täckta av mystiska symboler.En: The walls were covered with mysterious symbols.Sv: Lars betraktade dem noga.En: Lars examined them closely.Sv: Annika, fortfarande skeptisk, sa: "Det kanske bara är gamla ristningar."En: Annika, still skeptical, said, "It might just be old carvings."Sv: "Nej," svarade Freja till slut.En: "No," replied Freja finally.Sv: "Min mormor berättade om detta.En: "My grandmother told me about this.Sv: Här finns hemligheter."En: There are secrets here."Sv: Kammaren höll på att fyllas med kyla och snöstormen utanför blev värre.En: The chamber was filling with cold, and the blizzard outside worsened.Sv: De måste skynda sig.En: They needed to hurry.Sv: Lars böjde sig ned och drog fram en liten, gammal amulett gömd bakom en sten.En: Lars bent down and pulled out a small, old amulet hidden behind a stone.Sv: "Här är den!"En: "Here it is!"Sv: utropade han triumferande.En: he exclaimed triumphantly.Sv: Men glädjen blev kort.En: But the joy was short-lived.Sv: En dundrande ljud hördes.En: A rumbling sound was heard.Sv: Ingången började rasa samman.En: The entrance began to collapse.Sv: "Vi måste ut!"En: "We have to get out!"Sv: skrek Annika.En: shouted Annika.Sv: I panik sprang de mot utgången.En: In panic, they ran towards the exit.Sv: Freja ledde med känsla för det gamla stenarna.En: Freja led, feeling the old stones.Sv: Hon visste vägen.En: She knew the way.Sv: Trots snöstormen lyckades de ta sig ut precis innan allt rasade ned bakom dem.En: Despite the snowstorm, they managed to get out just before everything collapsed behind them.Sv: Lars stod utanför och betrakta artefakten i sina händer.En: Lars stood outside and looked at the artifact in his hands.Sv: Men han log mot sina vänner.En: But he smiled at his friends.Sv: "Det var inte bara artefakten som var viktigt," sa han.En: "It wasn't just the artifact that was important," he said.Sv: "Det var er, och vad vi har upplevt tillsammans."En: "It was you, and what we have experienced together."Sv: Annika log, tacksam för Frejas kunskap och Lars envishet.En: Annika smiled, grateful for Freja's knowledge and Lars' persistence.Sv: "Du hade rätt," medgav hon.En: "You were right," she admitted.Sv: "Ibland måste man tro."En: "Sometimes you have to believe."Sv: Freja kände värmen från deras vänskap fylla henne.En: Freja felt the warmth of their friendship filling her.Sv: Hon förstod att hennes plats var här, mellan historien och nutiden, med sina nya vänner.En: She understood that her place was here, between history and the present, with her new friends.Sv: Hon viskade till vinden, "Mormor, jag hittade min väg."En: She whispered to the wind, "Grandmother, I found my way."Sv: Och så, mitt i vinterns kyla, fann de alla något värdefullt den dagen.putationstopicEn: And so, in the midst of winter's cold, they all found something valuable that day. Vocabulary Words:ruins: ruinernablanket: täckeabandoned: övergivnaartifact: artefaktlegendary: legendariskgoal: målpondering: funderanderevealed: berättadedecisively: beslutsamtcautiously: vaksamhetentrance: ingångeager: ivrigsymbols: symbolerexamined: betraktadeskeptical: skeptiskcarvings: ristningarmysterious: mystiskablizzard: snöstormtriumphantly: triumferanderumbling: dundrandecollapse: rasa sammanpanic: panikgrateful: tacksampersistence: envishetwhispered: viskadevaluable: värdefulltstorm: stormslipped: halkadeobserved: betraktadehistories: historier

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The Food Our Grandmothers Knew

explore words discover worlds

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 49:41


Why did our grandmothers stir turmeric into hot milk at bedtime? Why did they eat with their hands, or instinctively pair yoghurt with rice on a hot day? In this rich and reflective talk, culinary storyteller and author Radhika Howarth explores the intuitive food wisdom passed down through generations – and what it still has to teach us today. Drawing on her background in food and nutrition, Radhika brings gentle authority to the everyday knowledge once shared around family tables. From seasonal rhythms to the quiet remedies in our spice cupboards, she invites us to reconnect with a more instinctive, meaningful way of eating – one rooted in care, culture, and memory.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity
How Two Grandmothers Inspired a TEDx Speaker, Spiritual Leader & Financial Genius

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 33:15 Transcription Available


Are you inspired by the powerful legacy grandparents can leave for their grandchildren? Are you striving to move beyond daily crisis management and set up systems for lifelong resilience, healing, and financial stability? Do you wonder how the lessons of your own upbringing could shape the future of the children in your care?I'm Laura Brazan, host of "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity." In this episode, I sit down with Nathaniel Turner—a TEDx speaker, spiritual leader, and financial expert—who credits his remarkable success to the intentional systems built by his two influential grandmothers. Discover how trauma, spiritual guidance, and the “financial rebel” mindset led to generational breakthroughs.For more information about Nathaniel Turner, please visit his website. Visit this link for more information about the League of Extraordinary Parents.Together, we'll explore real-world strategies for kinship caregivers, from trauma-informed parenting, building emotional and financial systems, modeling resilience, and creating powerful relational legacies. Hear actionable advice, honest stories, and practical frameworks you can apply today to transform adversity into opportunity for your family.Join our community of grandparents reshaping the future—gain hope, support, and essential wisdom for raising grandchildren through life's toughest moments. Don't miss this transformative journey!Send us a textKids on the specturm have the most imaginative minds. They can say the silliest things. My world can get way too serious. Sometimes the best thing to do is "get on the train" with them! Here's another fun Self-care tip with Jeanette Yates!Thank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined. Remember, you're not alone on this journey. For more resources, support, and stories, visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. If today's episode moved you, consider sharing it with someone who might find comfort and connection in our shared experiences. We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.Want to be a guest on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity? Send Laura Brazan a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/grgLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Facebook @GrandparentsRaisingGrandchilden Love the show? Leave a review and let us know! CONNECT WITH US: Website | Facebook

Crime & Entertainment
Air Force Vet, Grandmother & Only Fans Model: The Tequila Kay Story

Crime & Entertainment

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 65:50


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Hudson Mohawk Magazine
Farewell to Grandmother Spruce

Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 10:25


The Sanctuary for Independent Media was faced with the unexpected and difficult decision to remove the taller of the two spruce trees in front of its main space after the installation of a new access ramp for the Sanctuary's front entrance resulted in the damaging of two significant roots of that giant beauty. Guidance was given by tree lover Jack Magai of More Trees Arborist Collective, and he spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about his assessment and what we can learn from this situation.

Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
My Ayahuasca Trip to Peru - Part Five - The Finale - Episode 128

Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 28:55


One of the greatest surprises of this journey wasn't the visions, the purging, or even the revelations; it was the people. In just four days, strangers became family. Not metaphorically. Literally. People from different countries, histories, and wounds trusted one another with their tears, their truths, their breakdowns, and their rebirths. This episode explores one of the most important distinctions of the entire experience: the environment is not secondary to the medicine—the people are the medicine. Arkana is not just a retreat center; it is a living ecosystem designed to make it safe enough to stop performing and start being real. When judgment evaporates, and egos are checked at the door, something ancient reawakens. Trust becomes the air you breathe. Authenticity becomes effortless. Healing accelerates. By the third and final night of Ayahuasca, the work had shifted. There was no war. No descent. No funerals. Grandmother wasn't teaching anymore; she was integrating. Confirming. Blessing. What once felt overwhelming now appeared as memory, perspective, and clarity. The darkness was never removed; it was revealed as temporary. And for the first time, it became clear that both the darkness and the light were never happening to me. They were moving through me. Day Five introduced San Pedro, Huachuma, the Medicine of the Heart. Where Ayahuasca turns you inward to meet your shadows, San Pedro moves you outward into connection, unity, empathy, and love. Under the guidance of Alcides, a man who doesn't just tell stories but transmits truth, the group experienced something rare and unmistakable: collective heart coherence. Not symbolic. Not poetic. Physically real. Fourteen nervous systems beating as one. This episode captures the final transmission of the Sacred Valley: connection isn't something you create, it's what remains when you remove the barriers. The heart has always been unified. It's the ego that divides it. San Pedro didn't give us anything new; it revealed what had always been there beneath the masks, defenses, and personas. As the fire burned low beneath the Andean sky, one final truth became clear: plant medicine isn't the point, it's the doorway. Nothing fixes you. Nothing completes you. These medicines remove what was never yours to carry and reveal who you've been all along. This is the ceremony after the ceremony.And this is where the journey home truly begins. Make Sense? For more information on the Arkana Spiritual Center: www.arkanainternational.com Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy: ► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is a subjective and acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com0:00 - Intro1:04 - Into the Mountains7:12 - Thanksgiving in Peru9:07 -  A New Definition of Family 10:27 - To drink or not to drink again? That is the question? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Growth Mindset Podcast
Leaving a Legacy: What do we actually get remembered for - Lessons on family and life - [Storied Recipe]

Growth Mindset Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 42:36


How to nurture the best in people with consistency and be remembered for what matters. This is going to be a different episode about a cake my nan used to make. But isn't just a story about cake. It's about the difference between control and nurture. My school thought resilience came from forcing kids to clear their plates (even if they ended up vomitting). They were wrong. My Nan knew that real strength comes from consistency. She made me the same pineapple upside-down cake every time I visited for a decade. Even when she went blind, she kept creating. She was an entrepreneur, an artist, and the village baker. She taught me that you don't build character by breaking someone's spirit. You build it by showing up. By paying attention. By finding the one thing they can stomach and giving it to them again and again. Nurture over control: You get more out of people by supporting their quirks than forcing compliance. Consistency is love: Showing up the same way for years builds more trust than grand gestures. Create despite limits: My Nan went blind and kept making things; focus on what you can do. Listen to learn how a simple cake became a masterclass in leadership and love. SPONSORS

New Scientist Weekly
Top Science Stories of 2025 | The New Scientist Features Special

New Scientist Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 59:57


Episode 337 As we reach the end of the year, catch up on some of New Scientist's most exciting and thought-provoking features of the past twelve months.  For decades we've got autism in girls all wrong. Symptoms present quite differently in girls to boys, meaning they often go undiagnosed. So why have we failed to see the differences - and why are girls so often neglected by autism research? We review a feature written by Gina Rippon - one of the scientists studying autism who admits to getting it wrong for years. If you're interested in living a longer life, you may have heard the name Bryan Johnson. He's the tech millionaire who's doing everything in his power to live as long as possible. From a 6.5 hour morning routine, to experimental gene treatments and hypoxia therapy - we dig into the life of the man whose slogan is “Don't Die”. There is no space, no time, no particles. This is the radical new quantum vision of reality proposed by physicist Vlatko Vedral. He argues that our current lens for looking at reality is full of problems, especially concerning observers - this idea that reality is somehow contingent on us looking at it. So what really lies beyond quantum theory? Over tens of thousands of years, waves of Homo sapiens set out across Europe and Asia, only for their societies and cultures to mysteriously vanish. At last, ancient DNA from fossils is revealing why. We shed light on the lives of the LRJ people, a group of a few hundred ancient humans who roamed across Europe 43,000 years ago. There are new hints that the fabric of space-time may be made of "memory cells" that record the whole history of the universe. If true, it could explain the nature of dark matter and much more. But how could pure emptiness ever remember, or store information? We discuss how Florian Neukart, the feature writer, has tested this theory inside a quantum computer. Most of us see body fat as something we need to attack or get rid of. But we're beginning to figure out just how important fat is for shaping our health and mind. The fat in our bodies is a communicative organ with a role in everything from bone health to mood. And it isn't just one thing - it comes in various forms and colours, each with distinct functions and found in different locations. So do we need to respect fat a bit more? A whole library's worth of papyri owned by Julius Caesar's father-in-law were turned to charcoal by the eruption of Vesuvius. But nearly 2000 years later, we can at last read these lost treasures. Discover how a particle accelerator is being used to decode messages once thought completely lost. Our emotions can often get the better of us, taking control over our feelings and actions. But what if there were a way to harness your emotions for a happier, calmer life? Researcher Ethan Kross has found ways to do just that. Based on his own experience of his Grandmother's resilience, who endured the trauma of Nazi occupation, he's developed an actionable guide for anyone to master how they feel. Hosted by Penny Sarchet, with guests Cat de Lange, Joshua Howgego and Claudia Canavan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CreepsMcPasta Creepypasta Radio
"My Grandmother's House Has No Mirrors. Now I Know Why" Creepypasta

CreepsMcPasta Creepypasta Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 42:08 Transcription Available


CREEPYPASTA STORY►by frequent-cat:   / frequent-cat  Creepypastas are the campfire tales of the internet. Horror stories spread through Reddit r/nosleep, forums and blogs, rather than word of mouth. Whether you believe these scary stories to be true or not is left to your own discretion and imagination. LISTEN TO CREEPYPASTAS ON THE GO-SPOTIFY► https://open.spotify.com/show/7l0iRPd...iTUNES► https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...SUGGESTED CREEPYPASTA PLAYLISTS-►"Good Places to Start"-    • "I wasn't careful enough on the deep web" ...  ►"Personal Favourites"-    • "I sold my soul for a used dishwasher, and...  ►"Written by me"-    • "I've been Blind my Whole Life" Creepypasta  ►"Long Stories"-    • Long Stories  FOLLOW ME ON-►Twitter:   / creeps_mcpasta  ►Instagram:   / creepsmcpasta  ►Twitch:   / creepsmcpasta  ►Facebook:   / creepsmcpasta  CREEPYPASTA MUSIC/ SFX- ►http://bit.ly/Audionic ♪►http://bit.ly/Myuusic ♪►http://bit.ly/incompt ♪►http://bit.ly/EpidemicM ♪This creepypasta is for entertainment purposes only

Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
Sheriff Allegedly Called His Dead Grandmother Before Killing Judge | The Mickey Stines - Judge Mullins Tragedy

Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 18:35


A Kentucky sheriff shot and killed a judge inside his own courthouse chambers — and according to court documents, the warning signs were everywhere. Witnesses say Mickey Stines hadn't slept in days. He'd lost a massive amount of weight. He was convinced unnamed people were going to kill his wife and daughter. He woke his wife up at night to whisper because he believed their home was bugged. And on the day of the shooting, he reportedly tried calling his grandmother — who had been dead for three years. Coworkers saw it. An attorney saw it.  The local police chief said "that son of a bitch has lost his mind." His friends even took him to the doctor the day before. And still, nobody stopped what was coming. In this segment, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott breaks down what these behaviors actually mean clinically — what paranoid psychosis looks like, why people miss or dismiss the warning signs, and what Stines' insanity defense might actually hold up to. We're not here to excuse what happened. We're here to understand it. Because this case is a brutal lesson in what happens when someone falls apart in plain sight and no one knows what to do about it. #MickeyStines #JudgeKevinMullins #TrueCrime #KentuckySheriff #CourthouseShooting #MentalHealthCrisis #InsanityDefense #WarningSigns #Psychosis #ShavaunScott Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
Sheriff Allegedly Called His Dead Grandmother Before Killing Judge | The Mickey Stines - Judge Mullins Tragedy

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 18:35


A Kentucky sheriff shot and killed a judge inside his own courthouse chambers — and according to court documents, the warning signs were everywhere. Witnesses say Mickey Stines hadn't slept in days. He'd lost a massive amount of weight. He was convinced unnamed people were going to kill his wife and daughter. He woke his wife up at night to whisper because he believed their home was bugged. And on the day of the shooting, he reportedly tried calling his grandmother — who had been dead for three years. Coworkers saw it. An attorney saw it.  The local police chief said "that son of a bitch has lost his mind." His friends even took him to the doctor the day before. And still, nobody stopped what was coming. In this segment, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott breaks down what these behaviors actually mean clinically — what paranoid psychosis looks like, why people miss or dismiss the warning signs, and what Stines' insanity defense might actually hold up to. We're not here to excuse what happened. We're here to understand it. Because this case is a brutal lesson in what happens when someone falls apart in plain sight and no one knows what to do about it. #MickeyStines #JudgeKevinMullins #TrueCrime #KentuckySheriff #CourthouseShooting #MentalHealthCrisis #InsanityDefense #WarningSigns #Psychosis #ShavaunScott Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

PaintTalks's podcast
Painting Identity, Intuition & the Courage to Become with Artist Michele Rogers

PaintTalks's podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 48:37


In this episode of The Motivatarian Exchange, Dionne Woods is joined by Saskatchewan-based artist Michele Rogers, whose powerful portrait work honors Indigenous First Nations women and reflects her Métis heritage through stories of strength, memory, and generational resilience. Michele's paintings give visual voice to grandmothers, granddaughters, and female warriors—women whose lives and legacies shape cultural identity. Her work is deeply intuitive and emotionally layered, rooted in storytelling rather than surface aesthetics. Through her art, Michele explores what it means to remember, to honor, and to create from lived experience. In this conversation, Dionne and Michele explore: How cultural heritage informs creative identity Painting as a form of remembrance and resistance The responsibility and reverence of telling women's stories through portraiture Finding confidence, leadership, and voice through the creative process Encouraging others to step into creativity without fear of outcome Michele shares reflections from her journey as a lifelong entrepreneur, community artist, and educator—from large-scale window installations in her hometown to teaching paint parties designed to build confidence and curiosity. She also speaks about recent career milestones, including award-winning work, gallery exhibitions, and her participation in The Art of Becoming, a documentary series exploring the evolution of creative women. This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and consider how art can carry history, identity, and truth—especially for women navigating creativity, leadership, and becoming at every stage of life.

My Crazy Family | A Podcast of Crazy Family Stories
Sheriff Allegedly Called His Dead Grandmother Before Killing Judge | The Mickey Stines - Judge Mullins Tragedy

My Crazy Family | A Podcast of Crazy Family Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 18:35


A Kentucky sheriff shot and killed a judge inside his own courthouse chambers — and according to court documents, the warning signs were everywhere. Witnesses say Mickey Stines hadn't slept in days. He'd lost a massive amount of weight. He was convinced unnamed people were going to kill his wife and daughter. He woke his wife up at night to whisper because he believed their home was bugged. And on the day of the shooting, he reportedly tried calling his grandmother — who had been dead for three years. Coworkers saw it. An attorney saw it.  The local police chief said "that son of a bitch has lost his mind." His friends even took him to the doctor the day before. And still, nobody stopped what was coming. In this segment, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott breaks down what these behaviors actually mean clinically — what paranoid psychosis looks like, why people miss or dismiss the warning signs, and what Stines' insanity defense might actually hold up to. We're not here to excuse what happened. We're here to understand it. Because this case is a brutal lesson in what happens when someone falls apart in plain sight and no one knows what to do about it. #MickeyStines #JudgeKevinMullins #TrueCrime #KentuckySheriff #CourthouseShooting #MentalHealthCrisis #InsanityDefense #WarningSigns #Psychosis #ShavaunScott Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

The Local Food Report
Not your grandmother's fruitcake... ice cream

The Local Food Report

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 4:38


This week, Elspeth gets the holiday scoop from a local ice cream maker.

RTÉ - Drivetime
Latest on Irish grandmother held in Kentucky

RTÉ - Drivetime

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 4:15


Jim Brown, Donna Hughes-Brown's husband

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers
Sheriff Allegedly Called His Dead Grandmother Before Killing Judge | The Mickey Stines - Judge Mullins Tragedy

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 18:35


A Kentucky sheriff shot and killed a judge inside his own courthouse chambers — and according to court documents, the warning signs were everywhere. Witnesses say Mickey Stines hadn't slept in days. He'd lost a massive amount of weight. He was convinced unnamed people were going to kill his wife and daughter. He woke his wife up at night to whisper because he believed their home was bugged. And on the day of the shooting, he reportedly tried calling his grandmother — who had been dead for three years. Coworkers saw it. An attorney saw it.  The local police chief said "that son of a bitch has lost his mind." His friends even took him to the doctor the day before. And still, nobody stopped what was coming. In this segment, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott breaks down what these behaviors actually mean clinically — what paranoid psychosis looks like, why people miss or dismiss the warning signs, and what Stines' insanity defense might actually hold up to. We're not here to excuse what happened. We're here to understand it. Because this case is a brutal lesson in what happens when someone falls apart in plain sight and no one knows what to do about it. #MickeyStines #JudgeKevinMullins #TrueCrime #KentuckySheriff #CourthouseShooting #MentalHealthCrisis #InsanityDefense #WarningSigns #Psychosis #ShavaunScott Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Nobody's Listening, Right?
199 - We Be Rage'n

Nobody's Listening, Right?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 63:19


The rage floweth this week… Andy goes head to head with a Coach while Elizabeth steps into her New York “roots.” We also shine a long overdue light on the beautiful people of Daneland and set some clear boundaries. It's all covered on this week's Nobody's Listening, Right? Check out our new True Crime podcast: BETH'S DEAD Learn more at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BethsDead Support NLR Join Patreon for bonus episodes! Buy the Merch! Find us on Instagram Find us on TikTok⁠⁠ Watch us on YouTube Shop our Amazon recommendations Here ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 08:53 Blonde Hair 11:17 Coach Drama 30:12 Crosswalk Rage 35:19 Bonjour Solicitors 38:30 Respect My Boundaries 43:26 Arthritis 51:55 A Roller Coaster Of Emotions 54:32 Grandmother's Lamp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Homeopathy Hangout with Eugénie Krüger
Throwback Thursday - Ep 143: Homeopathy for the homeless with Wanda Smith-Shick

Homeopathy Hangout with Eugénie Krüger

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 45:27


Want to learn more about the amazing power of homeopathy for people from all walks of life? In this episode, Wanda will highlight the extraordinary effects of homeopathy on various cases, including those that involve traumatic manifestations. She also tells us about the incredible work that their organization, the Homeopathy Institute of the Pacific, is doing to assist the mental, emotional, and physical health of veterans and other economically oppressed individuals around the country. Wanda Smith-Schick is the Co-founder and President of the Homeopathy Institute of the Pacific, a nonprofit organization established in 2012 in the San Francisco Bay Area that specializes in treating the manifestations of trauma, whether it's mental, physical, or emotional. She establishes an easy rapport with her clients, and, coming from a multi-generational military family, she understands the needs of veterans and their families. Bringing dignity and hope to her homeless and disenfranchised clients, she treats various health challenges, including acute and chronic diseases. Check out these episode highlights: 01:39 - First introduction to homeopathy 17:53 - The power of homeopathy in helping veterans 22:39 - Why do people keep coming back to the clinic 29:41 - Grandmother's son has constipation 31:34 - The power of homeopathy in treating generational traumas 32:58 - What happens when you learn how to treat people 37:34 - How can you donate to the Homeopathy Institute of the Pacific 40:53 - The importance of giving your best shot to make a difference Know more about Wanda https://www.homeopathyip.org/ If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode.   Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies   Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s   Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom

Fringe Radio Network
Celebrating 8 Years with Al Squatchfather Santariga - Paranormal Heart

Fringe Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 62:40 Transcription Available


Paranormal Heart is celebrating 8 YEARS !!!!!!!Special Guest joining in the festivity is Al "The Squatch Father” SantarigaDecember 2nd, 2025 EP: 62TOPIC: Celebrating 8 years as a PodcastAl Santariga graduated from the Center for Media Arts NYC with a Degree in Visual Arts majoring in Photography. Mother was a psychic; Brother is one of the first parapsychologists in the US. Grandmother & Aunt were white witches. Cousin was a black witch. Sister is a sensitive & intuitive. Over 56 years of experience in all aspects of the paranormal. Psychic abilities - Clairvoyance – Vision, Clairaudience – Hearing, Clairsentience – Feeling, Claircognizant- Knowing, Clairalience – Smelling, Clairgustance – Tasting, Clairtangencey – Touching, Investigator, Experiencer, Researcher, Crypto Zoologist, Ufologist, Actor (has appeared in half a dozen independent Documentary along with Network TV regarding all aspects of the paranormal. Has appeared in & co-directed a TV commercial for Mountain biking. Has appeared in a made for Country Music Television Video. Founder/ Director of the Bronxville Paranormal Society, founder/ Director of the New York State UFO Project, founder/ Director of the New York State Sasquatch Organization, and Founder/ Director of the New York State Dogman Project. Region 3 Director of the North American Dogman Project. Ex Podcaster & Co-Host of Beyond the Realm Digital Radio Network. MUFON member New York State Chapter. Profiled in: Putnam Valley After Dark News Magazine, New York's Outdoor News Magazine, The Times Community Newspaper of the Hudson Valley, The Gothamist Internet Newspaper, Author Frank R. Santariga's book titled Paranormal Family & Friends, Author Richard Moschella's book titled Case Files of the Paranormal. Lecturer / Speaker / Presenter/ Podcast Interviewee/ On all paranormal aspects.Where to contact Al: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3558038479...

Simply Wholehearted Podcast
To Grandmother's House We Go | A Story About Family, Pressure & the Freedom to Receive

Simply Wholehearted Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 35:16


Send us a textThis episode is written to gift you a little extra joy amidst the holiday noise. It features a fictional Christmas story, read aloud by my sister, Annaliese Hinking, that speaks to the parts of us feeling weary from constantly doing, stretching, pleasing, and trying to hold it all together. “To Grandmother's House We Go” follows Etta, a warm-hearted, overextended mom, as she navigates family expectations, emotional overload, and the quiet yearning for rest she struggles to articulate. Yet, amid the clatter of dishes and the insight gained from an unexpected conversation, Etta begins to let go of an old belief: that love must be earned to be kept.If you've ever felt responsible for everyone else's experiences, if the holidays bring both tenderness and tension, or if you simply need a moment to breathe and feel understood, this story is for you. May it provide you with more than just comfort. May it encourage you to receive love, not for what you do, but simply because you are here.Looking for more seasonal resources? Find them here: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagram-gift-guideRESOURCES FOR YOU: Book a High-Value Clarity Call with Amy Wicks https://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicks Not sure about your Enneagram Type? Start here: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagramquiz Wholehearted Enneagram Coachinghttps://bit.ly/SWcoachingcollectiveEnnea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideThe Real History of the Enneagram Course(use code AMY for 40% OFF)https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistoryShould Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)https://amzn.to/3VB9PrxConnect with Amy:IGWebsite

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity
The Making of A Winged Hero and the Grandmother That Raised Him

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 67:40 Transcription Available


Are you a grandparent navigating the unexpected challenges of raising your grandchildren, seeking comfort and understanding in the face of loss or family upheaval? Do you wonder how to nurture resilience and hope in your grandkids while struggling with your own emotional, financial, and physical limits? Are you searching for meaning in the everyday moments of caregiving and longing to connect with others who truly understand how isolating—and transformative—kinship caregiving can be?I'm Laura Brazan, host of 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity.' In this podcast, we showcase real-life stories and expert advice for grandparents and kinship caregivers. In Episode 91, “The Making of a Winged Hero and the Grandmother That Raised Him,” we sit down with Lyubim Kogan, a five-time first-generation immigrant, 9/11 survivor, and founder of wingsforheroes.org. Lyubim shares the profound impact of his grandmother's unwavering love and resourcefulness, revealing how the ‘grandma system' of kindness and silent presence turned trauma into a world-changing mission to help amputee veterans rebuild their lives.For more information about Lyubim Kogan or to donate to "Winged Hero's" please visit his website.Discover strategies for overcoming adversity, building relational legacy, and offering unconditional love—even in the face of overwhelming odds. Learn how kinship caregivers can lead by example, teach core values, and create enduring hope for generations to come. Join our supportive online community and connect with others who understand the unique joys and hardships of raising grandchildren.Subscribe to 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren' and find the strength, wisdom, and resources you need to transform challenges into meaningful growth—for your family and yourself.Send us a textKids on the specturm have the most imaginative minds. They can say the silliest things. My world can get way too serious. Sometimes the best thing to do is "get on the train" with them! Here's another fun Self-care tip with Jeanette Yates!Thank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined. Remember, you're not alone on this journey. For more resources, support, and stories, visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. If today's episode moved you, consider sharing it with someone who might find comfort and connection in our shared experiences. We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.Want to be a guest on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity? Send Laura Brazan a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/grgLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Facebook @GrandparentsRaisingGrandchilden Love the show? Leave a review and let us know! CONNECT WITH US: Website | Facebook

Crosscurrents
SHOW: The Final Nights at OASIS

Crosscurrents

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 26:50


Today, as an iconic San Francisco gay nightclub prepares to close... we hear from the owner of OASIS, some of the club's biggest fans, and San Francisco's Grandmother of Drag.

Million Dollar Relationships
When One Murder Creates a Generation of Entrepreneurs with Stephen Woessner

Million Dollar Relationships

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 42:34


What if an entire family's trajectory changed in a single moment of tragedy? In this episode, Stephen Woessner, founder of Predictive ROI, shares the remarkable story of his grandfather Peter Marus, who arrived in America in 1920 with just $10 and couldn't speak English. After his father was murdered on the streets of Istanbul for being Greek, eight-year-old Peter became the family breadwinner, dropping out of third grade to support his mother and siblings. That singular tragedy transformed his family's DNA, creating a lineage of entrepreneurs that spans four generations. Stephen reveals how his grandfather's business philosophy during the Great Depression, giving away more soup than he sold because "Jesus might look like anyone," shaped his own approach to business and giving. Now running an agency that serves other agencies, Stephen and his wife have quietly paid thousands in tuition for struggling families, honoring his grandfather's sacrifice while pursuing an audacious vision: building 100 churches and funding college educations for as many kids as possible. Stephen explains why education is the great equalizer, how one moment of violence created an entire family of business owners, and what it means to honor the risks your ancestors took by working late into the night when you'd rather sleep.   [00:03:00] The Corey Morris Connection Kevin and Stephen connected through Corey Morris and felt like they'd known each other for years Stephen: "When Corey introduces me to somebody, there's the transference of trust and credibility" The power of context in introductions versus generic "you're both great guys" connections Trust transfers through quality, contextual connections [00:06:40] Family First, Business Second Married 32 years to Christine, daughter Caitlyn is freshman in college Stephen and Christine were married 14 years before having Caitlyn On "empty nesting": "I think we're gonna be okay" spending time together again [00:07:00] Building Predictive ROI Started Predictive ROI in 2009 with team of 26 who genuinely care about each other Uses the "forbidden love word" inside the business Agency supports other agencies with business development and sales operations Team travels together, hangs out together, laughs and cries together [00:09:20] The Unlikely Path to Agency Life Grew up in Canton, Ohio surrounded by family restaurant businesses Graduated 272 out of 300 in high school ("I don't think you got your percentiles right, Mom") Joined Air Force in junior year, spent four years in nuclear missile silos in South Dakota Learned power of troubleshooting and system design [00:11:00] Breaking Into Advertising Working at Red Lobster, needed marketing experience to become manager Called agencies in Rapid City offering to work for free, most said he was "greener than green" Robert Sharp and Associates said yes to three-month unpaid internship Competed against two other interns: "There's no way I'm not winning this" [00:16:00] What Inspires the Work Changing trajectory from famine to feast in business development Replacing desperation with hope, confidence, and structure Creating dependable sales pipelines that open new possibilities for agencies [00:17:40] The Everest Mission Business goals mapped on office wall, but real "why" is building 100 churches Put as many kids through college as possible Stephen: "Education is a great equalizer" Business profits fund impact, not the other way around [00:20:40] Peter Marus: The Man Who Changed Everything Born 1902 in Istanbul, Turkey Father murdered on streets when Peter was eight for being Greek Dropped out of third grade to become breadwinner for mom and two younger siblings At 18 (1920), came to United States with $10 and no English [00:22:20] Building The Ideal Restaurant Came to Canton, Ohio, started washing dishes and cutting vegetables Traded skills for money, saved everything Six years later, opened The Ideal restaurant in downtown Canton Got married, had four kids [00:23:20] The Depression Philosophy Gave away more soup than he sold during the Great Depression Peter's response when asked why: "I know Jesus is coming back someday. I don't know what he's gonna look like, so I'm just gonna be kind to everybody" Entire business plan: "If you take care of your customer, they will take care of you" And he was right [00:24:20] Papu: 14 Years of Living Proof Stephen called him "Papu" (Greek for grandfather), passed away when Stephen was 14 For 14 years, showed Stephen what it meant to be good person, take care of people, sacrifice for family Stephen: "I didn't hear somebody just talk about it. I saw somebody live it" [00:25:40] When DNA Changes in a Moment Stephen believes when great-grandfather was murdered, family DNA changed to entrepreneurs Peter's four kids all became restaurateurs All 10 grandkids became business owners 100% of family downstream became entrepreneurs [00:28:00] From Poor Student to Education Advocate Peter had only third grade education but was incredibly intelligent Never stopped reading and consuming knowledge with fervor for education Stephen got four college degrees through Air Force Now wants to put as many kids through college as possible in Peter's honor [00:29:20] Becoming a Partner in Three Years Told agency president: "I want to be an owner in this business" Set five-year goal, worked hard, badgered the president Accomplished it in three years instead [00:30:00] The Late Night Work Ethic Peter's photo framed on Stephen's office wall as daily reminder At night when tired: "I think I can send one more email" Has privilege to do what he does because Peter took all those risks Grandmother's struggle from Crete to America was horrendous too [00:32:00] The $5,186 Check That Changed Lives First time Stephen has shared this story publicly 15 years ago at back-to-school night, wondered if families were struggling with tuition Principal Bob said family's business failing, owed $5,186, had to pull kids out Stephen brought check that day, one condition: complete anonymity Received anonymous thank you letter, Stephen and Christine crying in kitchen: "We need to do more of that" [00:36:00] The Gift of Receiving Kevin's realization 13 years ago: not receiving deprives others of joy of giving Family foundation gives kids debit card at Christmas to find struggling families Kids shop for gifts/food, deliver everything themselves Oldest daughter: "Dad, I wish I could just do that all the time" [00:38:40] Blossom Garden Orphanage Kevin's family supports Jamaica orphanage for years, takes trips to spend time with kids Kids call it "white people day" when they visit First trip son Brock was 3, only white kid in photo, completely oblivious Now take kids' school friends, parents amazed when they return with new perspective   KEY QUOTES "You know, I know that Jesus is coming back someday. I don't know what he's gonna look like, so I'm just gonna be kind to everybody." - Peter Marus (Stephen's grandfather) "If you take care of your customer, they will take care of you." - Peter Marus "In that moment that my great-grandfather was murdered in Istanbul, everything downstream changed. We became entrepreneurs." - Stephen Woessner "Education is a great equalizer. If you want to change somebody's trajectory, give them education." - Stephen Woessner CONNECT WITH STEPHEN WOESSNER 

I Love Public Speaking with Bishal Sarkar
Ep#567: Don't Make Your Grandmother Listen to Honey Singh Songs

I Love Public Speaking with Bishal Sarkar

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 7:19


For more, visit www.BishalSarkar.com or WhatsApp our team: https://wa.me/918880361526In this lighthearted yet insightful episode of the "I Love Public Speaking" podcast, Bishal Sarkar explores the importance of context when it comes to communication, using a humorous analogy of making your grandmother listen to modern music.Join Bishal Sarkar as he shares how understanding your audience's preferences and values can lead to more effective communication and stronger connections.Learn how to tailor your message based on who you're speaking to, ensuring that it resonates and avoids misunderstanding or disconnection.Tune in to the "I Love Public Speaking" podcast with Bishal Sarkar to discover how adjusting your approach based on context can make you a more persuasive and empathetic communicator.

The Delicious Legacy
Conversation in Greek with my Grandmother - Η Γιαγιά Ντίνα διηγείται τις περιπέτειες της!

The Delicious Legacy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 45:28


Hello!This is another episode in Greek, my little parallel series of getting some episodes out for Greek audienceThis time I thought I'll release a part of my conversation with my grandmother- my yiayia- my father's mother.From the mountainous north west Greece, her childhood up in the villages, where bandits and others where making life hard in the 1920's. Only a few years earlier this part of Greece was part of the Ottoman Empire.A fascinating story of a troubled period for Greece, her story takes us from the 1920's to the end of WW2.I recorded this about 17 years ago! It was 2009. EnjoyThomSupport the podcast on Ko-Fi and Patreon for ad-free episodes! https://ko-fi.com/thedeliciouslegacypodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/c/thedeliciouslegacySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-delicious-legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stories That Live In Us
Wisconsin: Great Grandmothers and the Great Migration (with Dani Allen) | Episode 89

Stories That Live In Us

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 33:31 Transcription Available


When Dani was in eighth grade, she watched her grandmother wash and braid her own mother's hair. In that moment, she was witness to a ritual passed on through generations of Black women.Join me as Dani Allen, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Ancestry, shares her family's journey from the Deep South to Wisconsin during the 1930s and 40s as part of The Great Migration. Together we explore how her grandfather's search for work in the auto industry led their family north, the tumultuous marriage that nearly ended in tragedy, and the newspaper clipping that finally confirmed whispered family stories.From her great-grandmother's striking blue eyes and the meaning behind hair care rituals, to her weekly Zoom calls with her 90-year-old grandmother filled with freshly discovered stories, Dani reveals how intergenerational connections shape identity and preserve legacy. She shares how these discoveries help her two-year-old granddaughter understand the resilient women whose strength flows through her veins. Dani's story reminds us that family history isn't just about the past. It's about the bonds we nurture today that will live on in generations to come.〰️

Women Over 70
358 Denise Poncher: Art as Compass: Following the Pull of Creative Expression

Women Over 70

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 29:56


Denise Poncher, 73, has spent her life noticing experiences that call her to create. A multidisciplinary artist—-creative writer, documentary photographer, custom art framer, collagist, fiber explorer—-she treats each medium as a path toward deeper understanding. Legacy writing now invites her to weave together difficult losses of significant people with joyful threads of being a nurturing grandmother. Once a painfully shy child, Denise found courage and confidence through her art, ultimately bringing hidden stories such as domestic violence into public view during her MFA graduate work. Outside the corridors of art, she served in public service roles from Department of Justice inspector to equestrian instructor. Today, Denise continues to seek new forms of creative expression—-guided by the belief that personal truth has the power to resonate far beyond the self."The deeper I go into my own experience, the more universal my message becomes." - Denise PoncherConnect with Denise:Email: drponcher@gmail.comFine art photography by Studio 626 in Oak Park, IL - AlignableThanks to our Sponsor—Women's ConnectionCelebrating its 25th Anniversary, Women's Connection is a member-driven nonprofit organization for vibrant, accomplished women who are 50 years old and beyond. In chapters around the country, including a virtual Coast-to-Coast (C2C) chapter, women connect to enjoy shared interests and empower each other to thrive. https://womenconnecting.orgRecognizing the AGE-WISE COLLECTIVEWomen Over 70 is a proud member of the Age-Wise Collective, comprised of women-led podcasts that feature stories from women 50+ and topics that promote the pro-aging movement. Meet: Ilana Landsberg-Lewis, host of Wisdom at Work: Older Women, Elderwomen, and Grandmothers on the Move! Profiles of disrupters and influencers who kick stereotypes to the curb. http://www.wisdomatworkpodcast.com

Radio Medium Laura Lee
“Her Grandmother in Spirit Appears With a Sweet Message of Worthiness and Direction”

Radio Medium Laura Lee

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 5:36 Transcription Available


In this touching episode of Radio Medium, Laura Lee, Spirit brings through a loving grandmother for Brittany from Pennsylvania—a woman remembered for her sweet scent, warm kisses, and the purse she left behind that still carries her fragrance. She steps forward with the same gentle presence that helped raise Brittany, confirming cherished childhood memories of storybooks, princess tales, and the pressure to “check all the boxes” of the perfect life. Now, as Brittany faces the emotional weight of graduation, career uncertainty, and feeling like she's falling short, her grandmother comes through with reassurance: she will be there on graduation day, symbolically handing her flowers and reminding her that worthiness is not measured by timelines or titles. Spirit's guidance is clear: Live your life. Follow your heart. Your path will unfold as you do. A heart-affirming episode reminding listeners that loved ones in Spirit continue to guide, nurture, and walk beside us through life's most significant transitions.

Swiss German Online
My 102-Year-Old Grandmother and the Card Game That Kept Her Sharp

Swiss German Online

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 4:35


VIP members https://app.swiss-german-online.com/videos/LxtjYm8NNDEgp8VBXbKf 7 day free trial https://linktr.ee/swissgermanonline  In this episode, we go straight into one of Switzerland's most iconic traditions: Jassen. It's not just a card game — it's a social glue, a weekly ritual, and in many families, almost a competitive sport. I talk about my grandmother from the canton of Lucerne, a tough, sharp Swiss woman who kept playing Jass until she was 102. She lived her whole life in a small village that most people would dismiss as boring, but she didn't need much. As long as she could sit at the table, hold her cards, and outplay everyone, she was happy. We look at why analogue games are still alive in a world drowning in screens. People want something real — eye contact, arguments over rules, laughter, frustration, and those tiny moments that only happen around a table. Jass groups still meet every week across Switzerland. Inns still hand out Jass sets. TV shows like Donnschtig-Jass still run. And tournaments pop up everywhere, including the ones we organized as teenagers to fund our summer camps. We also talk about the basics of Jass, why it keeps your brain sharp, and why it's still worth learning if you live in Switzerland. And yes — we get honest about how people actually play: who cheats, who denies cheating, and who absolutely cannot handle losing. At the end, you get a set of questions for reflection: Do you play card games? Can you lose gracefully? What's the game your family protects like a cultural treasure? If you want to join us for the Tuesday conversation group, you can — and maybe this winter, you'll pick up a new game too.    

Latina to Latina
Remix: How Robyn Moreno Gets Rooted

Latina to Latina

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 18:45


This media-maven turned curandera shares her experience of self-transformation, the loss that defined her early life, and practices you can use to find yourself. It's all part of her new book: Get Rooted: Reclaim Your Soul, Serenity, and Sisterhood Through the Healing Medicine of the Grandmothers.Find ways to order Get Rooted here. Robyn Moreno is on Instagram @robynnmoreno. If you liked this episode, listen to Mountaineer Silvia Vasquez-Lavado Knows the Highest Mountain is the One Within and Why Kat Armas Believes Your Abuela Has the Answers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
My Ayahuasca Trip to Peru - Part Three - This too shall pass - Episode 126

Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 49:12


After the massive breakthrough of Night One—two funerals, the collapsing skyscraper, the dissolving of old fears—I walked into Night Two believing the work was done. I felt complete, emptied, reborn. I even considered not drinking at all. But Ayahuasca loves to laugh at certainty, and the shamans gently suggested a tiny “check-in” dose. Just a sip. Just enough to see if anything remained. Fifteen minutes later, the medicine hit me with the force of a spiritual hurricane. What followed was not enlightenment. Not beauty. Not cosmic revelation. It was overstimulation on a scale I had never experienced—violent fractals, exploding geometry, unraveling mandalas, and the infamous Transformer-Mickey-Mouse-Jiffy-Pop-Clown-Show that appears when the mind begins to collapse under its own fear. My nervous system short-circuited. My breath vanished. My intention dissolved. Everything became too loud, too fast, too much. And the only thing attacking me was my own resistance. Guided to the “bad boys' corner” of the maloca, I spent hours trapped in a visual and emotional hurricane, praying for release and finding none. No purge. No relief. No escape. Just chaos. Shame. Fear. A distorted carnival spinning out of control. Until one quiet moment changed everything. When I finally remembered the real question—the IRS question, the Dragon's question:Hmmm? What is actually happening here? What is this showing me? The answer landed like a whisper:Time. Your forgotten ally. Your secret weapon. The truth that dissolves all suffering.This too shall pass. The visuals didn't stop. The nightmare didn't soften. But my relationship to it changed. And the instant fear lost its authority, Grandmother stepped back in respect. She hadn't been punishing me. She had been teaching me the one lesson I didn't know I still needed: Nothing permanent can harm you. Only fear convinces you otherwise.Everything—anxiety, worry, panic, uncertainty—is just passing weather. In this episode, I take you inside the hardest night of my life, a night where the medicine became the mirror, the storm became the teacher, and time revealed itself as the true healer. Through Alan Watts, the IRS, and a collapse that turned into clarity, this chapter is a reminder for anyone drowning in fear: It's rarely the situation that hurts us. It's the meaning we've assigned to it. And when we zoom out—beyond our stories, beyond our worries, beyond this tiny spinning rock in a universe of trillions—everything softens. Everything shifts. Everything passes. Night Two wasn't a failure.It was the teaching beneath the teaching.The darkness behind the breakthrough.The reminder I didn't want… but desperately needed. This too shall pass.And the next morning, Day Three began—with sunlight, stone ruins, grounded earth, and a much-needed return to the outside world. For more information on the Arkana Spiritual Center: www.arkanainternational.com Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy: ► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is a subjective and acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast - You will find a "Follow" button on the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com 0:00 - Intro to the Dark Side of Growth 1:55 - Night Number Two - This too shall pass. 4:38 - Do I need to drink again, or am I all set? 11:07 - Size doesn't matter 13:28 - The Visuals? Friend of Fo? 14:44 - The Four Pillars to the rescue 20:18 - The Grotesque Overstimulating Visuals 22:22 - The Overwhelmed Mind 25:36 - I am under attack and a hot mess! 29:10 - Shift Happens - Hmmm?  31:09 - The Tide Turned - This too shall pass. 41:28- Alan Watts: “Humans overthink and examine the contents of their thinking far too little.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Going North Podcast
Ep. 1032 – A Grandmother's Fight for Disability Representation in Books with T. L. McCoy (@BlueRoundBG)

Going North Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 42:45


“The whole purpose of the book is to kind of reach kids who might be experiencing some difficulties in life, whether they feel isolated or alone, or maybe they're special needs. So, I really wanted there to be more out there that is inclusive.” – T. L. McCoyToday's featured award-winning, bestselling author is a wife, glam-mom, U.S. Air Force veteran, registered nurse, former educator, and the founder of Blue Round Book Group, LLC, T. L. McCoy. We had a fun on a bun chat about her first book, “Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim”, her journey from military service and living in Japan to becoming a psychiatric nurse and educator, the importance of inclusion in literature, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:The benefits and challenges of military lifeHow her experience as a teacher for children with behavioral and developmental disabilities helped her support her grandchild diagnosed with Dravet syndromeWhat she learned about herself through writing her bookThe impact of Dravet syndrome on families and the importance of support and awarenessTL's Site: https://blueroundbookgroup.com/TL's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0F925Z2RP/allbooksThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 484 – “What's Wrong with My Child” with Elizabeth Harris (@elizabethwwwmc): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-484-whats-wrong-with-my-child-with-elizabeth-harris-elizabethwwwmc/Ep. 710 – “Trusting Your Mommy Instincts” with Colleen Faul: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-710-trusting-your-mommy-instincts-with-colleen-faul/Ep. 389 – “Unshakable, Undaunted, & Undefeated” with Elizabeth Meyers (@thelizmeyers): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-389-unshakable-undaunted-undefeated/Ep. 463 – “Crushed” with Linda Bjork (@Linda_Bjork_1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-463-crushed-with-linda-bjork-linda_bjork_1/247 – “Cozy Mysteries & Inclusive Children's Books” with Kelly Brakenhoff (@inBrakenVille): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/247-cozy-mysteries-inclusive-childrens-books-with-kelly-brakenhoff-inbrakenville/Ep. 969 – Music, Memoirs, and Making a Difference As a Disability Advocate with Jenna Udenberg: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-969-music-memoirs-and-making-a-difference-as-a-disability-advocate-with-jenna-udenberg/Ep. 844 – Different But Special with Owen Rex Daughtry (@daughtry_owen): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-844-different-but-special-with-owen-rex-daughtry-daughtry_owen/Ep. 494 – “Living With Cerebral Palsy & Inspiring Others to Achieve the Extraordinary” with Christopher Powell (@overcomelimits): https://shorturl.at/k5evfEp. 344.5 – “Poohlicious” with Mary Elizabeth Jackson (@Mary_E_Jackson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3445-poohlicious-with-mary-elizabeth-jackson-mary_e_jackson/Ep. 385 – “From Wheels to Heals” with Barby Ingle (@BarbyIngle): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-385-from-wheels/Ep. 471 – “How to Turn Suffering Into Something Good” with Darci Steiner (@DarciJSteiner): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-471-how-to-turn-suffering-into-something-good-with-darci-steiner-darcijsteiner/Ep. 918 – From the Boxing Ring to the Book Page with Craig Stilley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-918-from-the-boxing-ring-to-the-book-page-with-craig-stilley/

Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast
Awakened Action: The Warrior's Heart, Grandmother's Wisdom, and the Path of Abundant Possibility (Part 7A)

Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 72:08


This is the 1st half of the closing session of the Awakened Action series begins with Christiana Figueres joining from Costa Rica, fresh from COP30 in Berlin. She shares her striking observation of […]

Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast
Awakened Action: The Warrior's Heart, Grandmother's Wisdom, and the Path of Abundant Possibility (Part 7B)

Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 47:07


This is the 2nd half of the closing session of the Awakened Action series begins with Christiana Figueres joining from Costa Rica, fresh from COP30 in Berlin. She shares her striking observation of […]

By Anita Cruz
230 Grandmothers, Silent Forces Behind Every Generation with Haidy Leal

By Anita Cruz

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 50:27


Grandmothers shape us in ways we rarely stop to acknowledge — emotionally, culturally, and even biologically. In this powerful episode, Haidy Leal joins me to explore the science, stories, and generational impact of the women who came before us. From epigenetics (yes, our grandmothers' experiences can influence our biology!) to cultural identity, resilience, and the rising issue of social isolation among older adults, this conversation opens a new understanding of the silent forces guiding every generation. We also dive into:   Haidy's grandmother as an Olympic swimmer Ana's financial lessons from her abuelita Jacinta  A great-great-grandmother recognized by the White House and invited to dine with Eleanor Roosevelt  How feminism is affecting women more than we think The sad reality facing many elderly adults today  How our grandmothers shaped us even more than our own parents If you love deep conversations, personal stories, and science that hits home, this episode will feel like a warm hug from your abuela.   

Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
My Ayahuasca Trip to Peru - Part Two - Night One With Grandmother - Episode 125

Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 37:12


My Ayahuasca Experience – Part Two: Night One With Grandmother There's a moment before every first ceremony when fear tightens, identity resists, and truth begins to breathe. Night One starts long before the cup touches your lips, on the plane, in the tension between who you've been and who you're afraid to become. By the time the sun drops behind the Andes and your name is called in the maloca, you realize there is no turning back. In this episode, I take you into that moment… the doorway between the known and the unraveling. Grandmother met me instantly, no warm welcome, no gentle reunion. My confidence was my mistake, and she humbled me with a cosmic slap that dragged me into the gravity of the real work. What followed was a war in space that was really a war inside myself: fear of loss, fear of failure, fear of collapse, fear of not being able to protect the people I love. And just when the darkness felt overwhelming, support arrived in the form of white light, my wife's essence, reminding me that even in the deepest battles, I'm not alone. Then came the purge… the clearing… the release. And what unfolded next were two funerals.One for the fear that my daughter needed saving.One for the fear that money could crumble my life at any moment. Grandmother melted my illusions, literally, and showed me the quiet truth beneath survival:Humans are here to love. Everything else is noise. Night One left me humbled, emptied, and changed. I wasn't done healing… but something irreversible had shifted. For more information on the Arkana Spiritual Center: www.arkanainternational.com Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy: ► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is a subjective and acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast - You will find a "Follow" button on the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com0:00 - Intro1:20 - Part Two - The Deep Breath Before the Plunge 4:36 - Night One - First Ceremony 5:14 - The Dose - The amount you drink? 6:45 - How long does it take to kick in 7:09 - The night I met the one foot tall shaman guide. 10:29 - What's it like? 12:43 - Grandmother 16:13 - The Offer of Darkness? What should you do? 18:15 - The Battle Ship War 20:21 - My Intentions - The Fears I was ready to shed. 23:56 - I am not in control 24:52 - The Purge 27:57 - The Next Realm - Waterworld - The First Funeral 31:13 - The Next Realm - The Financial District - The Second Funeral Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Enjoy Your Piping! With Gary West
Episode 126 - The Last Note

Enjoy Your Piping! With Gary West

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 53:33


Send us a textGary hosts another hour of top notch piping from a the airts.EYP 126 PlaylistBeolach with The Cape Breton Slip Set – An Drochaid Chliuiteach,  Scottsville Reel, Foxhunter and Walking the Floor from Beolach Iain MacDonald and Iain MacFarlane with Miss Elspeth Campbell, Danced with Me the Beautiful Maiden and the Rejected Suitor from First Harvest. Gordon Mooney with Souters O Selkirk, Seeking the Galloway and Jock O the Side from O'er the BorderJim MacGillivray with The Laird of Drumblair, Dalnahassaig, Stumpie, Frolics of Youth, O'er The Moorlands, Christie MacLeod, Struy Lodge, Willie MacKenzie's Reel, Walter Sammon's Grandmother, The Humours of Tulla, The Flowers of Red Hill from the World's Greatest Pipers Volume 10 Paddy Keenan with The Steam Packet and MacLeod's Reel from Paddy Keenan Bagad Kemper with Amzer Nevez from Live au Cornouaille  Craig Muirhead and Roddy MacLeod with the Desperate Battle of the Birds from a private recording Colin Melville with The Broom o the Cowdenknowes from 3 Smallpipes, Private Recording. Daimh with Lock and Load from Diversions  Support the show