Podcasts about gratitude practice

America has a crisis of young men—and Tony Woodlief believes fatherhood, faith, and stronger communities could be part of the answer. On The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with writer, political scientist, and author Tony Woodlief for a wide-ranging conversation about fatherhood, masculinity, parenting, faith, politics, education, artificial intelligence, and finding purpose in an increasingly disconnected culture. Woodlief explains why he believes too many young men have been left without meaningful friendships, employment, education, or connections to institutions and communities. He discusses the difference between simply being a parent and intentionally being a father, why modern portrayals of masculinity often miss the mark, and what can be done to help men searching for direction and purpose. Karol and Tony also explore his unconventional approach to politics and federalism, including why he believes massive school districts have weakened parents’ control over their children's education and why breaking them into smaller, locally accountable districts could produce better results. Plus, Tony offers his provocative prediction about artificial intelligence and the future of writing and art, explains why AI may expose rather than destroy bad creative work, and shares the simple daily practice he believes can dramatically improve your life: intentional gratitude. It’s a thoughtful conversation about raising children, becoming better men, strengthening families, reclaiming local control, and finding meaning in a rapidly changing America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive.In this solo episode, Blaine reflects on a conversation from a retreat about the fear that expressing "too much gratitude" might somehow cause it to be taken away. Why do we find ourselves waiting for something to go wrong, even when life is going well?Through the lens of Chinese Medicine's Five Element Theory, Blaine explores how fear (Water), joy (Fire), and grief (Metal) shape the way we experience gratitude and respond to life's inevitable changes. She also shares a simple practice you can use the next time fear begins to take over.Now available wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:46 Retreat Gratitude Talk01:43 Fear of Being Smote04:32 Life Cycle and Letting Go06:02 Nothing Lasts Forever07:16 Foreboding Joy Explained10:47 Five Elements Connection13:02 Longevity and Enhanced Games17:06 Tool Anxiety vs Gratitude19:24 Forehead Hold Practice20:24 ConclusionEpisode Resources:EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga#EnergyMedicineYoga #EMYoga #EnergyWorksPodcast #WellnessPodcast #ChineseMedicine #GratitudePractice #FiveElements #ForebodingJoy 

Resetting a tough day doesn't always require a complete restart. Sometimes it's about catching an unhelpful thought, asking for what you need, or making one small change that shifts your momentum. Today we're sharing five simple ways we turn our own days around when we're feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or stuck, along with real examples from our lives that have helped us respond differently. If you've ever felt like a bad morning means the whole day is ruined, this conversation is for you.Key Topics Covered:How to identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns before they spiralWhy taking one small action today is more powerful than waiting for tomorrowHow clearly communicating your needs can reduce resentment at homeSimple ways to build momentum by changing your environment or routineHow gratitude and remembering you're on the same team can shift your perspectiveLINKS AND RESOURCES:BETTERHELP: 10% off first month at: http://betterhelp.com/herselfHERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastLet's connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy dives into the importance of truly living while we’re alive. After reading Matt Haig's powerful new book, The Midnight Train, I was reminded of something that can be so easy to forget: life can quickly become a series of routines if we're not intentional about how we live it. The truth is, balancing everything on our plates isn't easy. But at what point do we set gentle boundaries and give ourselves permission to say no to the things that leave us simply going through the motions instead of actually living? We're all so busy planning for the future, chasing the next big milestone, and waiting for the "right time" that we often forget to fully experience the life happening right now. From breaking free of autopilot and letting go of perfectionism to saying yes to the moments that make us feel most alive, this episode is a reminder that life isn't meant to be postponed or lived on other people’s terms. Because one day all we'll have are the memories we created...or the ones we WISH we had.I hope this conversation inspires you to slow down, be present, and reclaim the life you may feel is passing you by. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us Fan MailWhat if the only thing standing between you and freedom is the story you keep telling yourself? My guest this week, Melanie Cox — CEO of EMC Property, founder of Blue Oak Rescue, and Amazon #1 bestselling author of You Have to Know — spent over a year in bed, convinced she wasn't enough. Today she leads a real estate business spanning 4,000+ acres, veteran housing, and multifamily development, and she's been married 31 years. If you feel stuck in your leadership or your own head, this conversation will help you get unstuck. Melanie shares the daily choice that moved her from depression to unstoppable, the delegation approach that lets her work half the hours she used to, and the boundary she holds when integrity and profit collide.Connect with Melanie at MelanieCox.org, or find her on Instagram as It's Melanie Cox. DM her the word "book" and she'll send you a free digital copy of You Have to Know.-------I want to invite you to check out the Committed Mastermind, a community I help lead along with world-class leaders like JC and Karen Hite, Vinnie Fisher, and Jonathan Mast, plus incredible mentors like Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages, and many others.This is for entrepreneurs who want to build a thriving business without sacrificing their faith, their family, or their health.Check out the Committed Mastermind at https://committedmastermind.com/---- Check out Dr. William Attaway's new show, The Appreciation at Work Podcast!  Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence.Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success.Connect with Dr. William Attaway:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Dr. Carl Truesdale joins Naked Beauty to talk about how he became the go-to plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills. During our conversation Dr. Truesdale shared how his scientist and artist parents influenced his early interests, and ultimately his career. As a child he was a science nerd who attended science camp, and a gifted portrait artist. He was always interested in finding the beauty in people's faces, an interest that would never leave him. While in medical school, Dr. Truesdale was faced with more limited perspectives on beauty and technique that prioritized Eurocentric features. Dr. Truesdale shared with us that he made it his mission to challenge these dated perspectives and provide his clients of color with high quality service that does not fundamentally change what they look like, and ultimately, who they are.Dr. Truesdale is best known for his natural-looking procedures, especially deep plane face lifts, but our conversation covers many procedures. We get the scoop on facelifts filler, buccal fat removal, fat transfers, rhinoplasty, lip lifts and more. Dr. Truesdale generously explains how many of these procedures work, and what he takes into account before agreeing to perform them on his patients. We also talk about his interest in social media, and why dispelling disinformation online about medicine and science is so important to him. We also discuss the treatments he dislikes, when he'll reject patient requests, and the signs that tell him a patient should be recommended to therapeutic services pre-treatment. Dr.Truesdale has changed his industry and we are so excited for you to hear how he changed what was possible in his field. Tune in as we discuss:(3:45) Growing Up A Science Nerd(5:05) His Background As A Portrait Artist(6:20) How He Saw Himself Growing Up(7:25) Challenging Norms About What It Means To Be Beautiful(8:50) How Plastic Surgery Helps People(9:45) The Privilege Of This Work(10:55) How Aging Changes Our Faces(11:35) If The Collagen Hype Is Legitimate(13:15) Aging More Rapidly At Certain Periods In Our Lives(15:15) What A Deep Plane Facelift Entails(16:40) Why Lip Lifts Are So Interesting(19:50) Avoiding Overfilling and Over-Injecting(21:00) Thoughts On The Lack Of Integrity In The Plastic Surgery Industry(22:25) The Rising Popularity of Blepharoplasty(23:50) The Value Of Buccal Fat Removal(25:55) Why Fat Transfers Are The BBL of The Face (27:00) Fat Transfer Under The Eye Versus Filler(27:30) How Long Filler Can Actually Last(28:35) Lower Face Jowling(29:39) Why He Doesn't Love KYBELLA(30:05) Why Brow Lifts Are Effective Procedures(31:17) How Rapid Weight Loss Affects The Face(36:20) Unlearning Eurocentric Teaching Models(36:45) Why He's Vocal On Social Media(38:25) Procedures He May Get Done One Day(39:25) Thoughts On Ethnic Rhinoplasty(41:08) The Best Way To Determine How We'll Look As We Age(42:15) Red Flags From Patients(46:10) Advice to Upcoming Plastic Surgeons(47:15) Self-Care and Gratitude Practice(50:15) When He Feels Most Beautiful Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on AppleJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanetThanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you're listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :)Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Dr.Truesdale @doctor.truesdale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailYou are going through the motions of a life that looks completely fine from the outside.And yet. Something is hollow in the middle of it. Like the color has turned down a few notches. Like you are living in your life but not quite inhabiting it. Like you used to know what your life was for — and somewhere in the middle of all the giving and the doing and the showing up, that knowing got very quiet. If you have been sitting with a version of that feeling — the hollow, the grey, the vague but persistent sense that something is missing even when nothing is obviously wrong — this episode is for you. In this episode, PK — Dr. Peggie Kirkland explores what spiritual wellness actually means for midlife women, why so many of us lose our sense of purpose and meaning during this season of life, and what it looks like to find your way back to the fixed point that has been there all along. In this episode you will find:•       Why feeling hollow inside a life that looks fine from the outside is not ingratitude — it is spiritual depletion, and it is far more common in midlife women than we ever talk about•       The North Star metaphor that reframes the question ‘what is my life for?' from a crisis into a navigation tool•       The research on values alignment and why living out of sync with what you actually believe creates chronic stress in the body•       Five questions that will tell you more about your North Star than any personality test ever could•       One specific fifteen-minute practice that begins to close the gap between the life you are living and the life you actually value Your North Star has not disappeared. You have just been too busy to look up and find it. This episode helps you look up. 

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3450: Leo Babauta explores how a simple gratitude practice can shift attention from frustration to appreciation, helping people find meaning, resilience, and happiness in everyday life. By reframing challenges as opportunities and expressing thanks to others more often, he shows how gratitude can strengthen relationships, improve perspective, and create a deeper sense of fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/why-living-a-life-of-gratitude-can-make-you-happy/ Quotes to ponder: “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, 'thank you,' that would suffice.” “Problems can be seen as opportunities to grow, to be creative.” “It costs you little, but makes someone else happy. And making someone else happy will make you happy.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3450: Leo Babauta explores how a simple gratitude practice can shift attention from frustration to appreciation, helping people find meaning, resilience, and happiness in everyday life. By reframing challenges as opportunities and expressing thanks to others more often, he shows how gratitude can strengthen relationships, improve perspective, and create a deeper sense of fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/why-living-a-life-of-gratitude-can-make-you-happy/ Quotes to ponder: “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, 'thank you,' that would suffice.” “Problems can be seen as opportunities to grow, to be creative.” “It costs you little, but makes someone else happy. And making someone else happy will make you happy.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) We often overlook the absence of pain and suffering. Kaira Jewel also offers movement as an anchor.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) We often overlook the absence of pain and suffering. Kaira Jewel also offers movement as an anchor.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) We often overlook the absence of pain and suffering. Kaira Jewel also offers movement as an anchor.

What if happiness is not something that happens to you, but something you practise every single day?In this series, I select my favourite and most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.Today, my guest Andrew Matthews, a globally celebrated author and international speaker whose books on happiness and resilience have sold over 8 million copies, shares three simple but powerful daily practices that happy people do consistently.Press play to discover what genuinely happy people do differently, and how you can start doing the same today.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Andrew Matthews in episode #472:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/472˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

Dr. Murray shares a powerful lifestyle strategy combining gratitude, nutrition, supplements, and personalized tools to reset your health and thrive. #ThriveProgram #GratitudeHealing #HolisticTools

David Hiler's answer to “What does it mean to be growth ready? ”is simple—and hard-earned: adapt to whatever comes your way.A lifelong runner and hospitality entrepreneur, David's life changed fast when a knee issue turned into cancer. Faced with two paths—an invasive rebuild with uncertain outcomes or amputation with a clear shot at living fully—he chose the decision that protected what mattered most: movement, presence, and the life he wanted to keep saying yes to.Then came the second wave: recovering during COVID while trying to keep multiple hospitality businesses alive. What followed wasn't just a comeback story. It was a full reset.In this conversation, David shares what it looked like to let go of the “more, bigger, next” mindset, selling the house, exiting the businesses, and trading a life of constant pressure for a life built around freedom, health, and daily happiness. Along the way, he talks candidly about the hard days too: the frustration, the self-consciousness, the work of journaling when you don't feel like it, and the discipline of choosing yourself before life forces the issue.About the Guest:David Hiler is a former hospitality operator who built and ran multiple businesses, including a restaurant and brewery, before stepping into a new chapter after losing his leg to cancer.Today, David works as a consultant for bed & breakfasts and country inns, while traveling full-time with his wife in an RV—building a life around movement, simplicity, and the places that make them feel most alive.He's also an advocate for accessible mobility through So Everybody Can Move, supporting efforts to improve insurance coverage for prosthetic options that help amputees live fully (including water legs, running blades, and sport-specific prosthetics).Connect with David:Instagram: @davidheilerAdvocacy:  https://soeverybodycanmove.orgSend us Fan MailSupport the showConnect with Steve MellorStay connected and keep growing with Steve:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mellor-cc/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachstevemellorBook Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.comSupport the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growthready-podcast/id1406082163Connect with GrowthReadyJoin the community and keep your growth journey going:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearegrowthready/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/growthreadypodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/growthreadywithcoachstevemellorOfficial Website - https://growthready.com/----This podcast was produced on Riverside and released via ...

Am I making a difference? Am I fulfilling my purpose? Am I doing the right things? Will this work ever end? If you've asked yourself these questions, you may be experiencing purpose fatigue—the exhaustion that comes from carrying responsibility, striving to make an impact, and wondering if your efforts are enough. You're not alone. Even the prophet Elijah wrestled with burnout, overwhelm, and discouragement. This is Episode 2 of "Taking Care of Mind, Body & Spirit," a five-part series exploring modern wellness challenges through the wisdom of Scripture. Drawing from 1 Kings 19:1-4, 9-14, Rev. Trudy D. Robinson and Sheilah Cameron, LMFT, explore Elijah's experience of burnout and what it can teach us about purpose, rest, and resilience today. Whether you're struggling to find joy in your work, questioning your impact, feeling emotionally exhausted, or sensing that something is off in your calling, this conversation offers practical and spiritual insight. In this episode, we discuss: Why purpose fatigue and burnout happen Warning signs of purpose fatigue, including catastrophizing, all-or-nothing thinking, loss of joy, and struggles with control Practical ways to prevent burnout through self-care, healthy boundaries, and work management strategies The role of gratitude in sustaining hope during difficult seasons How to recognize when your calling or season of service may be shifting About the Series For five weeks, the female pastors of First United Methodist Church of San Diego and Sheilah Cameron, Director of New Life Counseling Center, explore what it means to care for mind, body, and spirit. Together, they discuss information overload, purpose fatigue, mental health, grief, identity, and other challenges through the lens of biblical wisdom and the lives of the prophets. Reflection Questions: What is your purpose and when do you get fatigued in fulfilling it? How do you create boundaries between caring for “your purpose” and caring for yourself? Do you know what it is like to not be able to see the good for being overwhelmed by the bad? Join the Conversation: Whether you're a lifelong Christian, exploring progressive Christianity, deconstructing faith, or simply seeking a deeper spiritual foundation, we invite you to reflect alongside us: Convergence discussion group on Sundays at 12 PM Online Patreon community to connect with other listeners Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction to Purpose Fatigue 00:01:02 Prophet Elijah’s Burnout – 1 Kings Chapter 19 00:04:30 Compassion Fatigue, Purpose Fatigue, and Burnout 00:08:27 Can We Ever Do Enough? Catastrophizing & All-or-Nothing Thinking 00:11:11 Caring Too Much vs. Not Caring Enough 00:12:39 God's Response to Elijah — When a Calling Changes 00:14:04 Preventing Purpose Fatigue & Burnout Recovery 00:17:45 What to Do When You’ve Hit the Wall 00:21:24 Gratitude Practice & Finding Joy Again 00:24:15 Closing Reflections & Discussion Questions Topics: Purpose fatigue, compassion fatigue, burnout recovery, Christian mental health, self-care, gratitude, stress management, emotional wellness, healthy boundaries, spiritual growth, biblical wisdom, Elijah, 1 Kings 19, Christian wellness, resilience, calling, vocation, and rest

What if wishing isn't childish… but one of the most powerful tools for creating your future? Today's guest reveals the surprising science that can turn wishful thinking into real-world results.   We all have wishes.   A healthier body. A thriving business. A loving relationship. More joy, freedom, abundance, and purpose.   But what separates a wish that stays a dream from one that becomes reality?   In this fascinating conversation, Rebecca Whitman sits down with author, speaker, and change catalyst Brownell Landrum to explore the powerful intersection of science, mindset, and manifestation. Brownell shares the research and real-world tools behind her book The Art & Science of Wishing, revealing how our brains, beliefs, emotions, and actions work together to help us create the life we truly desire.   Whether you're wishing for greater success, deeper fulfillment, better relationships, or a more balanced, beautiful, and abundant life, this episode will give you practical tools you can start using today.   In This Episode You'll Discover:   ✨ The difference between wishful thinking and effective wishing   ✨ Why many adults stop dreaming—and how to reconnect with your desires   ✨ The surprising science behind manifestation   ✨ How your brain helps you notice opportunities aligned with your wishes   ✨ The biggest mistakes people make when trying to manifest their dreams   ✨ How to turn ordinary wishes into “Cosmic Wishes”   ✨ The role of gratitude, visualization, emotion, and inspired action   ✨ How to create more balance, beauty, and abundance in every area of your life   ✨ Why giving yourself permission to dream may be the first step toward transformation   This episode is a beautiful reminder that your dreams matter—and that creating a life you love may be more within your control than you think.   Connect with Brownell Landrum:   Website: https://brownelllandrum.com   Book: The Art & Science of Wishing   Connect with Rebecca Whitman:   Website: https://www.rebeccaelizabethwhitman.com   Instagram: @rebeccaewhitman   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs a little more hope, possibility, and abundance in their life.   Remember: You are worthy of a balanced, beautiful, and abundant life.

If you've been writing a gratitude list every morning and nothing in your life feels any different, this episode is for you.   Most gratitude practice is performance dressed up as practice. A list of words that never made it into the body. And it's why people can do it for years and feel exactly the same.   There is one word missing. One. Once you put it in, the whole practice changes — and it becomes the foundation of a happiness baseline that actually holds.   In this episode: — Why a gratitude list on its own doesn't move anything — The one word that turns gratitude from performance into practice — How to drop out of the head and into the felt experience — What spiritual bypass actually looks like — A one-thing-a-day practice you can start today   The 10 Minute Mind®   Ready to break the cycle for good? If this episode resonated with you, there's something you need to try next…

Send us Fan MailThe Capacity to Have and Live “Whole” - ContentmentWhat if the word you've been underestimating your whole life is the very key to what you've been reaching for? In this episode, we explore contentment — not as a lesser version of happiness, but as the deep, stabilizing foundation from which real growth, goals, and real quality of life are built.We'll walk through the “Goal Sandwich framework” for grounding your desires in what you already have. We'll unpack the concept of capacity — your internal readiness to hold good things when they arrive. And we'll close with three reflection questions designed to take you from the surface all the way to your soul.This one is foundational. This one is for you. Quote of the Week: “He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.”— Socrates I want to leave you with three questions to carry into your week. To sit with. Let them breathe. 1.  What am I happy with right now? (The surface check-in. Start here. It's a valid place to begin.) 2.  What brings me genuine satisfaction? (Go deeper. What actually feels like enough? What do you already have that you truly wanted?) 3.  Do I have the capacity to hold this satisfaction? (The transformational question. Am I willing to let this be real? Am I home to receive what I've already been given?) That third question — that is where the work lives. That is where wellness deepens from concept into lived experience. This is where our maintenance of the good things we build remains.Let's go, let's get it done.Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org

What if the conflicts wearing you down are actually pointing you toward something you haven't yet faced in yourself?In this conversation, Dr. Anastasia Chopelas sits down with conflict resolution specialist and longtime friend, Phyllis Olins, whose book The Conflict Crunch: How to Turn Conflict Into Opportunity releases September 23, 2026. Drawing on 30 years of professional work in schools and communities — and a practice rooted in gratitude and energetic awareness — Phyllis shares how even the most difficult conflicts can open the way to genuine clarity, healthy boundaries, and personal sovereignty.They discuss why the mind, like the body, runs on a binary system, and how that pull toward the negative throws us out of alignment. Phyllis shares the story that started it all: Mrs. Luna, a mother of 16, who chose praise in the middle of hardship — and changed how Phyllis understood conflict forever. The conversation also covers projection, the unity of body, mind, and spirit, and why accepting your own faults is often the fastest path to peace in your relationships.Find Phyllis at conflictcrunch.com. Her book, The Conflict Crunch, releases September 23, 2026. To bring more harmony into your own relationships, access Dr. Anastasia's free 5-step relationship healing protocol at scientifichealer.com/relationship.Show notes at https://www.breakfreefromtheburnout.comGet your breakthrough quantum call: https://www.scientifichealer.com/quantum Liked this episode? Pay it forward and share it with a friend.Love the show? Write a 5-star review — even one sentence helps us keep bringing you the content you want to hear.More from Dr. Anastasia:Websites: https://www.healersu.com and https://www.scientifichealer.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drachopelasFacebook: https://facebook.com/dranastasiachopelasYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/dranastasiachopelasSome product links on this site are affiliate links, which means we'll earn a small commission for any affiliate purchases you make (at no additional cost to you). We only recommend products that we use and/or personally trust, so you can browse with confidence.

Dr. Laura offers a reassuring perspective in this solo episode, exploring how to stay grounded when the world and work feel uncertain and overwhelming. Drawing on her experience as a psychologist, she explains how fear can push us into fight, flight, or freeze responses, which ultimately drain energy and disrupt relationships. Dr. Laura brings the focus back to the present moment, encouraging us to reconnect with what's in our control today instead of getting swept up in global uncertainty and negative news cycles.  Dr. Laura shares practical ways to restore calm and clarity through simple yet powerful practices, including the three W's of walk, window, and water, which she learned from her friends at CALM. She urges us to reconnect with activities that recharge our personal energy. The importance of setting boundaries with media and social platforms, while cultivating gratitude and self-awareness in daily life, is part of achieving this recharge. With warmth and insight, Dr. Laura reminds us that even in difficult times, small intentional actions help build resilience, restore perspective, and create a sense of peace. “Staying grounded means what can you control today and this week?” - Dr. Laura About Dr. Laura: Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett is a work and career psychologist and thought leader on the evolution of work. She has always been fascinated by how work intersects with life and loves to use her expertise to improve organizations and help people thrive. Her passion for taking creative ideas and launching them into successful business strategies led her to start three counselling psychology practices (Calgary Career Counselling, Canada Career Counselling, and Synthesis Psychology), as well as six different business brands offering organizational assessment and consulting services. Dr. Laura is honoured to have been selected as a Woman of Distinction in Canada in 2014 and received a Canadian Woman of Inspiration Award as a Global Influencer in 2018. Her new book, I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss, is available for purchase on Amazon now. Resources: “I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss” by Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett Dr. Laura on LinkedIn Where Work Meets Life™ on YouTube Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live For more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations:  Canada Career Counselling Synthesis Psychology Order Dr. Laura's new book today: I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating a Toxic Boss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Eating clean" is more than a diet; it’s a dialogue with your cells. In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Pinkston welcomes New York Times bestselling author and fitness pioneer Tosca Reno to discuss the evolution of the Eat Clean Revolution and the spiritual journey of transformation. Both women share their remarkable stories of losing over 150 pounds and the "inside job" required to sustain that change. Tosca opens up about her "on her knees" moment in 2013—facing profound loss and bankruptcy—and how she used gratitude, movement, and nutrition to rebuild a life of purpose. In this episode, you’ll discover: Nutrition vs. Food: Why Tosca views plants and protein as "encoded information" for the body rather than just calories. The Molecules of Hope: How physical movement creates biological shifts that combat despair. Transform 12: A deep dive into Tosca’s 12-week high-touch program designed specifically for women over 40 to master nutrition, movement, and emotional self-care. The Identity Shift: Why long-term wellness requires "breaking up" with your old self and embracing the shadow and light of your journey. Kintsugi Wellness: How to repair the broken parts of your life with "gold" to shine brighter than before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this solo episode, I open up about how I've been in a bit of a mindset rut lately, focusing a bit too much what's not going well in my life and being more critical of myself and others. I noticed I was lingering in this place a bit too long and had the inspiration to pull myself out of it using gratitude. Gratitude is so powerful becasue it's a way to intentionally shift out of negative ways of thinking by training our brain to see ourselves and our lives through a more positive, grounded lens. Our minds are naturally wired to focus on what's wrong and there is something really powerful about redirecting our attention toward what's working, what's good, and what we can appreciate. I deeply believe having a regular gratitude practice is one of the most impactful ways to do that and it's been something that has helped me feel so much more joyful and happy in my every day life. In this episode, I walk you through 4 simple, doable ways to start weaving gratitude into your everyday life so you can feel more at peace, present, and fulfilled. I also share the 30-day, 3-minute gratitude practice I'm personally committing to right now. Maybe you'll feel inspired after listening to this episode to join me! Stay connected: Email: hello@shannonkeating.com Instagram: @shannonkeating Website: www.shannonkeating.com 1:1 Coaching: www.shannonkeating.com/coaching Aligned & Alive, Summer 2026 Women's Retreat: Learn more

When was the last time you actually felt at peace, genuinely, deeply okay in your own skin?If that question makes you uncomfortable, you're exactly who this episode is for.Ishan Shivanand spent 19 years inside a Himalayan monastery before stepping into the West to teach. He's a mental health researcher whose ancient practices have been validated in double-blind clinical trials showing an 82% reduction in severe insomnia, 75% reduction in anxiety, and 72% reduction in depression within four to eight weeks. He teaches at Google and Amazon. He's been invited to the White House. And his book, The Practice of Immortality, has reached over a million readers.He's also the guy who thought his roommate was possessed by a demon — because he'd never seen anyone drunk before. Jon and Will love him.This conversation goes deep into why most men feel stuck, what's actually blocking them from peace, and what five minutes a day — just five — can do to start changing that.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Why happiness isn't something you chase — it's something you uncover right nowThe mirror vs. the window: how to know which one you're looking throughHow the ego operates as a parasite — and why spiritual practice can't work until it's addressedWhy gratitude isn't something you feel — it's something you build through Astay, trust, service, and patienceThe two demons every man on a mission must resist: sweet words and harsh wordsWhy five minutes of daily breath awareness is where every man should start — and how to build from thereTOP 3 SIMILAR EPISODES FROM MTM:Ep. 111 — Accessing Inner Harmony: Mind-Body Integration with Luke IorioEp. 120 — Creating Emotional Stability with Jay FieldsEp. 125 — The Shadow Holds Your Power, Not Your Pain with Connor BeatonFOLLOW ISHAN SHIVANAND:InstagramYoga of ImmortalityStart Your Mindful Journey:SUBSCRIBE - Thursday Three Things or Text MTM to 33777: newsletter.focusnowtraining.comFREE Training Content or Corporate Workshop: focusnowtraining.comMore Episodes & Resources: mentalkingmindfulness.comCoaching with Will: willnotfear.comBook Jon to Speak: jonmacaskill.comCo-produced by Robert Lopez | cratesaudio.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Ever wondered if those “meant to be” moments are actually God speaking to you? In this episode, we uncover how to recognize divine nudges, grow through life's challenges, and walk in your calling.Whether you're walking through something beautiful or something really hard, those moments might not be random… they might be divine.In today's episode of Visibly Fit, I sit down with Mary Tracy O'Keefe to talk about “meant to be moments”—those powerful, sometimes subtle experiences that shape your faith, your purpose, and your life.If you've ever felt stuck, confused, or just searching for deeper meaning… this conversation is for you.Podcast Chapters:[00:00] Podcast Preview[00:55] Topic and Guest Introduction[01:55] What Are “Meant to Be” Moments?[02:30] Do Things Happen for a Reason?[03:50] Discovering Your Calling Through Life Events[05:12] Healing Mind, Body & Spirit Connection[07:44] Thin Places & Spiritual Encounters[12:06] A Life-Saving Divine Warning Story[14:40] How to Discern God's Voice[16:42] The Power of Gratitude Practice[19:27] Simple Acts of Divine Kindness[22:44] Letting Go of Painful Past Moments[25:32] Rewrite Your Story Exercise[26:30] Vision, Identity & Moving Forward

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and Mike dive into the transformative power of gratitude and what it means to live as a “high-frequency” person. Drawing from principles rooted in 12-step recovery and mindfulness, Jim explains how shifting your mindset—away from comparison, criticism, and complaint—can fundamentally change your thinking, relationships, and even your brain chemistry. Together, they explore how gratitude isn't just a feeling, but a disciplined practice that reshapes perspective and attracts more positive, authentic connections. The conversation also tackles real-world challenges: handling gossip, navigating negativity in professional environments, and learning the “graceful art of leaving” situations that no longer serve you. Through relatable examples and practical techniques—like redirecting conversations or simply saying “I don't need to know”—listeners gain tools to set boundaries without conflict. Jim introduces a powerful mindfulness exercise centered on prioritizing who and what you “nourish” in your life, emphasizing the importance of investing energy into supportive relationships rather than draining ones. This episode is a reminder that everyone is in recovery from something—and that choosing gratitude, awareness, and intentional action can lead to a more fulfilling life. Check out Katie Dudas' story at https://www.fishingwithoutbait.com/search?q=katie%20dudas ⸻

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In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and Mike dive into the transformative power of gratitude and what it means to live as a “high-frequency” person. Drawing from principles rooted in 12-step recovery and mindfulness, Jim explains how shifting your mindset—away from comparison, criticism, and complaint—can fundamentally change your thinking, relationships, and even your brain chemistry. Together, they explore how gratitude isn't just a feeling, but a disciplined practice that reshapes perspective and attracts more positive, authentic connections. The conversation also tackles real-world challenges: handling gossip, navigating negativity in professional environments, and learning the “graceful art of leaving” situations that no longer serve you. Through relatable examples and practical techniques—like redirecting conversations or simply saying “I don't need to know”—listeners gain tools to set boundaries without conflict. Jim introduces a powerful mindfulness exercise centered on prioritizing who and what you “nourish” in your life, emphasizing the importance of investing energy into supportive relationships rather than draining ones. This episode is a reminder that everyone is in recovery from something—and that choosing gratitude, awareness, and intentional action can lead to a more fulfilling life. Check out Katie Dudas' story at https://www.fishingwithoutbait.com/search?q=katie%20dudas ⸻

If you can make conversation, you can make your own luck.Good communication isn't passive. And good luck, says Tina Seelig, is the same. There's “what the world gives us,” and then there's “how we respond to it.”Seelig is executive director of the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University and author of What I Wish I Knew About Luck. For her, good fortune doesn't find us, we find it. “Opportunities for lucky things to happen are ubiquitous. But they're invisible and most people don't see them,” she says. In the same way that communication requires active listening, making our own luck requires presence to the people and possibilities that come our way.In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Seelig and host Matt Abrahams explore how communication creates luck. From curious listening to resolving the conflicts that block opportunity, Seelig offers practical ways to respond to what life offers — and turn everyday interactions into the foundation for good fortune.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Tina SeeligTina's Book: What I Wish I Knew About LuckEp.111 Rethinks: How to Spark Creativity in Your CommunicationEp.159 Earn Your Audience: You Can't Lead If No One's Listening Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:46) - Luck vs. Fortune (03:55) - The Idea of Making Luck (04:40) - Building Your Luck Framework (05:49) - Listening Creates Opportunity (06:56) - Focus on Others (09:57) - Staying Connected to Others (11:09) - Appreciation as a Habit (12:04) - How Conflict Blocks Luck (13:35) - Apologies Create Opportunity (14:33) - Ask, Don't Assume (16:26) - Communicating for Your Audience (18:13) - Prepare Your Stories (21:46) - The Final Three Questions (26:16) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Strawberry.me. Get 50% off your first coaching session today at Strawberry.me/smartJoin our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

What if a simple five-minute morning routine could lift your mood, lower stress, and help you start the day with more energy?Snippet of wisdom 102.In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.Today, my guest Linda Bjork talks about the five-minute morning routine.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Linda Bjork in episode #304:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/304˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

How to communicate for deeper connection—and greater happiness.Happiness isn't just a feeling—it's something you can actively shape through how you think, connect, and communicate.Sonja Lyubomirsky, a distinguished professor of psychology at the University of California, Riverside and co-author of How to Feel Loved: The Five Mindsets That Get You More of What Matters Most, defines happiness as two key components: “being happy in your life and being happy with your life.” And while many people separate happiness from meaning or purpose, she explains that “they almost always go together.” Her research shows how the small habits we practice—like gratitude—can have a powerful effect, helping to “neutralize negative emotions” and shift how we see our lives. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Lyubomirsky and host Matt Abrahams explore the science of wellbeing and the habits that help us feel more fulfilled. From gratitude practices to breaking free from the comparison trap, they share practical strategies for boosting happiness and explain why connection isn't just about being loved, but truly “feeling loved.”Episode Reference Links:Sonja LyubomirskySonja's Book: How To Feel Loved179. Finding Positive in Negative Emotions: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing180. Unlocking Your Future Self: Communication, Happiness & Well…181. Why Happiness is a Direction, Not a Destination: Communicat…182. Stop Chasing Time and Start Owning It: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing  Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (04:50) - Defining Happiness (07:02) - Gratitude in Practice (07:45) - Acting Extroverted (09:42) - The Comparison Trap (11:40) - Reflection vs. Rumination (12:27) - Best Self Exercise (13:51) - Building Positive Psychology (15:16) - Happiness Drives Success (16:44) - Relationships as a Seesaw (19:04) - Being Known vs. Impressive (21:45) - The Final Three Questions (26:18) - Conclusion   ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.This episode is brought to you by Babbel. Think Fast Talk Smart listeners can get started on your language learning journey today- visit Babbel.com/Thinkfast and get up to 55% off your Babbel subscription.Join our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

What if the voice guiding your life isn't your truth, but the conditioning, trauma, and roles you've carried for years?If you have ever felt disconnected from yourself, trapped in emotional patterns, or unsure whether your decisions truly reflect who you are, this episode will hit home. Kristen Crabtree dives into how to reconnect with your inner voice, break free from reactive habits, and start choosing from the future version of yourself you actually want to become.Discover how to tell the difference between understanding your future self in theory and actually embodying that version of you in real life.Learn practical tools to interrupt spirals of negative thinking, shift your emotional state, and respond with more clarity and intention.Explore simple but powerful exercises to uncover who you are beneath the masks, survival patterns, and roles you've been playing.Press play to start reconnecting with the real you and make decisions that feel aligned, grounded, and deeply true.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:00:02 - Introduction and Kristen's Turning Point03:34 - Discovering the Future Self and the Tree of Becoming09:25 - Knowing Versus Embodying the Future Self15:08 - Seeing the Filter and Shifting Perception19:02 - Breaking Emotional Patterns with Awareness and Intention23:19 - A Real-Life Example of Gratitude as a Pattern Interrupt28:31 - Practical Tools to Stay Aligned with Your Future Self33:30 - Exercises to Recognise and Experience the True Self˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Once you remember the future, you know where you're going."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Kristen's website: https://www.you2point0.com/˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

We guide a step-by-step gratitude practice that starts with one simple sensation and widens to unseen helpers, trusted tools, loved ones, and even challenges. The session closes with thanks for body, mind, and the chance to pause.• noticing a single present-moment comfort• appreciating unseen helpers and shared labor• honoring tools and the effort within them• thanking a loved one and sensing the heart• naming one bright spot from today• exploring gratitude toward a challenge• closing with thanks for body, mind, and practiceBecome a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher: Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings Conversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change If you're interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday life Trauma-sensitive and compassion-based practices Teaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative way Deepening your own practice while supporting others …you're in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercise...

Shift your focus to the blessings in your life. These nightly gratitude affirmations reduce stress and promote a positive outlook, leading to a deeper and more peaceful sleep. Unwind now with our positive sleep affirmations podcast. Our soothing affirmations relax the mind and prepare the body for rest. Hit play, and drift into Good Sleep... Listen to more positive sleep affirmations by subscribing to the audio podcast in your favorite podcast app:  Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-sleep-positive-affirmations/id1704608129⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3OuJvYoprqh7nPK44ZsdKE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And start your morning with Optimal Living Daily! Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-living-daily-mental-health-motivation/id1067688314⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1hygb4nGhNhlLn4pBnN00j?si=ca60dcfd758b44b4⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shift your focus to the blessings in your life. These nightly gratitude affirmations reduce stress and promote a positive outlook, leading to a deeper and more peaceful sleep. Unwind now with our positive sleep affirmations podcast. Our soothing affirmations relax the mind and prepare the body for rest. Hit play, and drift into Good Sleep... Listen to more positive sleep affirmations by subscribing to the audio podcast in your favorite podcast app:  Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-sleep-positive-affirmations/id1704608129⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3OuJvYoprqh7nPK44ZsdKE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And start your morning with Optimal Living Daily! Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-living-daily-mental-health-motivation/id1067688314⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1hygb4nGhNhlLn4pBnN00j?si=ca60dcfd758b44b4⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is positive psychology real science… or just another version of “just think positive” that ignores real stress?In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman sits down with positive psychology expert Diane Lang to explore what the research actually says about gratitude, resilience, mindset, and positive aging.If you are raising kids, juggling work, navigating midlife changes, or feeling stretched thin, you may have wondered whether practices like gratitude really make a difference. Is it toxic positivity? Or is there measurable science behind it?This conversation breaks down:The difference between positive psychology and forced positivityWhy we need three positive emotions to balance one negativeHow gratitude rewires the brain over timeThe role belief systems play in midlife transitions and agingWhy lifestyle and mindset influence longevity more than we thinkPositive psychology does not deny grief, anxiety, or depression. It works alongside therapy, medication, and traditional treatment to build emotional resilience and long-term wellbeing.For moms navigating stress, perimenopause, identity shifts, and the invisible load of family life, this episode offers practical, research-backed habits that are realistic, free, and sustainable.THREE KEY TAKEAWAYS1. Positive psychology is evidence-based and practical. It strengthens resilience without dismissing pain. It is about building emotional capacity, not pretending everything is fine.2. Gratitude and kindness shift your brain over time. Consistent daily practices improve sleep, mood, and stress recovery by retraining your negativity bias.3. Positive aging starts with mindset. Genetics play a role, but lifestyle, belief systems, relationships, and daily habits have significant influence over how we age physically and emotionally.Connect with Diane: https://dianelang.org/ If this episode challenged your thinking or shifted your perspective, share it with another mom who may need it.Because the more good we train our brains to notice, the more grounded we become.In a world where you are free to be anything, you are always free to be mindful.Send a textSupport the show120 COPING SKILLShttps://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskillsGET THE MUSE HEADBAND AT A DISCOUNT!https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindfulUse this link to get 15% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.LET'S STAY CONNECTED:

What happens when you stop measuring “success” by convenience—and start building your family life around your deepest values?In this episode of The Homeschool How To Podcast, Cheryl sits down with homeschool dad Todd Marchand, founder of Be Whole Do Good, to talk about what it really looks like to raise kids with resilience, emotional tools, and a strong sense of identity—without turning your home into a lecture hall.Todd shares how their family found a hybrid homeschool rhythm, why “a good education” often just means “what we've always known,” and how he made the leap from software sales to entrepreneurship so his work could align with his family's mission.You'll also hear about the new text-message-based program Todd is launching—designed to help parents teach skills like emotional regulation, gratitude, growth mindset, and resilience in tiny daily moments (without adding more to your plate).In this episode, we cover:Why “good schooling” isn't always the same as a meaningful educationHybrid homeschooling: how it works and why it fits some families bestValues over convenience (and why that changes everything)Teaching emotional skills before the meltdown happensSimple gratitude practices that actually rewire perspectiveFrom corporate ladder to calling: building a life with autonomyWhat Todd wants his kids to know by age 18 (hint: it's not just academics)Resources & LinksBe Whole Do Good: bewholedogood.com (spelled: be whole do good)Night Zookeeper (free trial + 50% off yearly subscription)Cheryl's eBook- The Homeschool How To: Complete Starter Guide- a compilation of everything she's learned from interviewing 150+ homeschool families Cheryl's FREE 30-Day Homeschool Quick Start Guide: thehomeschoolhowto.comIf this episode encouraged you, follow the show and leave a review—it's the best way to support the podcast.Support the showInstagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast Facebook: The Homeschool How To Podcast

In tonight's sleep hypnosis with Jessica, we return to the steadying practice of gratitude. In uncertain times, this relaxing session reminds you that while the world may feel chaotic, you still have agency within your own mind. Through relaxed reflection, Jessica guides you to actively cultivate appreciation - softening stress, strengthening resilience, and easing you into rest with a calmer, steadier outlook. As always, tonight's episode will start with a relaxing introduction from Jessica, before we sink into tonight's Sleep Hypnosis. If you'd like an extra immersive experience, you can also watch this episode on Spotify, complete with soothing visuals

In this episode of the Imagine Belonging Podcast, Rhodes Perry invites listeners to shift their relationship with gratitude—from a passive reaction when things go well to an intentional practice of resilience. Drawing on the rich sensory experiences of a recent pilgrimage to India, Rhodes guides listeners through a deep, 20-minute somatic meditation designed to metabolize safety and build the resilience required to lead through collapse and chaos. Rather than bypassing the difficulties of leadership or "white-knuckling" through stress, Rhodes challenges leaders to ground themselves in the material, the communal, and the spiritual to access a generative state. This episode offers a sanctuary for the busy executive mind, teaching you to show up in your own power, express yourself without apology, and claim the agency you need to be the authentic leader your team is waiting for and needs. Key Reflections & Timestamps: [0:00] The Practice of Gratitude: Why gratitude is a mood we must practice to build leadership resilience, not just a reaction to good news. [3:00] Grounding in the Material: A somatic inquiry into the Earth and systems that support us, allowing leaders to feel held without needing to control everything. [7:00] The Community of Trust: Visualizing the mentors and guides who create safety, and how to metabolize that support to lower hyper-vigilance. [11:00] The Sky & Spirit: Expanding perspective beyond the immediate "to-do" list to access intuition and the bigger picture. [15:00] Unapologetic Self-Gratitude: A powerful invitation to thank yourself for your own courage, healing, and the choice to prioritize authenticity over people-pleasing. [18:00] Integration & Affirmations: Locking in the generative state to carry into your next meeting or decision.

Send a textIn this first part of our Radiant Grace series, we explore what it means to practice peace in the bodies we live in right now. We share a tender conversation about trading self-critique for worship, replacing shame with gentleness, and learning to listen when our bodies speak quietly. Guided by Psalm 139 and Romans 12:1, we reflect on how design, dignity, and daily choices meet in our skin. We talk honestly about Christina's experience with chemo, surgery, and recovery, and how those realities reshaped our rhythms and deepened our awareness that the Holy Spirit dwells in us today—not in a future, polished version of ourselves. Isaiah 42:3 helps us see God's kindness toward our bruised places, while we consider how to honor limitations without surrendering to them.We invite you into a simple, repeatable practice: soften your shoulders, release your jaw, breathe a prayer, and say, “I'm listening.” Together, we ask what our bodies need—rest, movement, nourishment, or quiet—and respond with small acts of radiant grace. We also re-frame the mirror by naming what our bodies have done in love and service, letting gratitude renew our thinking. Anchored in Ephesians 2:10, we remember our callings are lived out through our bodies, and caring for them is part of the mission. If you're tired of striving for a someday body, we're choosing a kinder way to live and worship right now—and inviting you to join us.Support the showLearn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

Welcome to Follow Your Gut. Daily Anchors.I'm Juniper, and I'll be guiding you in this daily embodiment practice for grounding, expansion, and self-leadership.Today's anchoring practice is about gratitude, affirmation, and intention. Not as concepts, but as daily practices that change how your body experiences life.So often, especially when we are healing or supporting our child or someone we love through healing, our attention becomes very zoomed in. We focus on what's wrong, what needs to change, what feels hard, what still isn't better yet.This makes sense. Our brains are wired to look for problems to solve.But when we live only in that zoomed-in space, we unintentionally give more power to what feels broken than to what is actually working. And over time, that keeps the nervous system in a state of vigilance instead of safety.Gratitude is one of the most powerful ways to gently zoom out.Not to bypass the pain.Not to pretend things are perfect.But to remind your body that life is happening right now, and there is more here than just what feels hard.Gratitude creates safety.And safety is what allows affirmation to actually land in the body.As you come out of this practice, take a moment to gently set your anchors for the day.Today, I commit to nourishing my body with microbiome friendly food and abundant water.Today, I choose to support my mind, brain, nervous system, and liver with my rebalancing or maintenance supplements.Today, I trust that I am safe, and that everything is always working for me.And today, I will choose one small action that supports the life I am affirming.Let this practice orient your day and remind you that alignment is built through small, consistent choices.May your heart feel supported, your body feel safe, and your intuition lead your day.Trust your body. Follow your gut. Thanks for listening! I would love to connect with you ♡ Subscribe to the Nourished Newsletter Explore the Gut Rebalance Kits Visit our FAQ's Follow along on a Instagram Take the free Gut Health Quiz Email us at customercare@onleorganics.com Sending love and wellness from my family yours,xx - Juniper BennettFounder of ōNLē ORGANICS

We'd love to know how you're saying yes to yourself! Drop us a note here. Say YES to a Space to Dream Solo Retreat at the Phineas Wright House. Learn more and save your date here. What if your perfectionism, people-pleasing, or fear of taking up space weren't flaws, but signs of a nervous system doing its best to protect you?Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you're in the right place.In this honest and insightful conversation, Wendy is joined by Rachel Gitlevich, author of What in the Actual Fuck? Life's a Hot Mess, How to Find Gratitude Anyway, to explore the difference between intuition and fear, the cost of staying in your comfort zone, and why we need to stop gaslighting ourselves.They explore:Why fawn belongs on the trauma response list with fight, flight, and freeze, and how it often hides as “being good”How to recognize your intuition (it whispers) versus your ego (it screams)Why sitting in silence hoping for the best, without taking inspired action, is often the most uncomfortable choice of allThis is a conversation about practicing presence, trusting your inner knowing, and remembering that if these dreams are in you, these dreams are for you. Press play if you're ready to stop living an unlived life.Connect with Rachel:Get her book, What in the Actual FckOn Instagram @rachel.gitlevichLinkedInHer Website: rayofconsciousness.com________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: LinkedinInstagram: @phineaswrighthouseFacebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3873: Karl Staib shares his deeply personal journey from chronic stress and anxiety to improved health and happiness through a daily gratitude practice. His story underscores how simple habits like journaling can lower stress hormones, improve emotional resilience, and even support physical healing, empowering anyone to build a more positive, energized life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://digtofly.com/why-a-gratitude-practice-will-make-you-healthier/ Quotes to ponder: "When you write your thoughts down it makes it easier to share those thoughts with others." "If I feel the tension in my shoulders, I know I need to slow down and appreciate what I do have in my life." "When I'm focused on what good things I have in my life, then more good things happen to me." Episode references: Robert A. Emmons research on gratitude and cortisol: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/profile/robert_emmons Evidence from Cancer.gov on stress and cancer: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/feelings/stress-fact-sheet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.In this episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li guides listeners through a gentle, stress-free year-end review. She shares mindful strategies for reflecting on 2025, focusing on movement, mindset, and the meaningful moments from the past year. Listeners are invited to take stock of their experiences without judgment, highlight moments of gratitude, tackle lingering open loops, and set intentions for the coming year—all with kindness and self-compassion. This episode is perfect for anyone looking for a calming reset and some inspiration as they prepare for what's next.Timestamps:00:00:00 – 00:00:53 | Dr. Christine Li introduces the episode and its gentle year-end review focus.00:03:06 – 00:06:56 | Section 1: Taking Stock – Reflecting on movement, input, and mindset from the past year.00:09:23 – 00:11:35 | Section 2: Gratitude – Reviewing moments of gratitude and appreciating wins.00:11:47 – 00:14:24 | Section 3: Open Loops – Identifying and closing or letting go of unfinished business.00:15:04 – 00:17:50 | Section 4: Preparing for What's Next – Setting gentle intentions and looking ahead.00:17:50 – End | Recap and resources for further reflection.To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to  https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/reviewTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li's Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Us!Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab                        Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

Episode 280: The Energy of Gratitude | In today's episode, we're breaking down what gratitude actually is and why it's one of the most powerful energetic tools for shifting your mood, your mindset, and your manifestations. This isn't about forced positivity or pretending everything is perfect — it's about grounded, embodied gratitude that regulates your nervous system and brings you back into alignment.We'll explore how gratitude rewires your brain, how it shifts you out of scarcity and into enoughness, and why it's the frequency that abundance responds to. You'll also learn simple ways to practice gratitude daily, how to access it during harder seasons, and how it strengthens your sense of worthiness and receiving.✨ Want to go deeper? Explore Anchor Into Abundance 

In tonight's sleep meditation with Karissa, we're settling into a gentle gratitude practice, designed to help you feel supported. Through a calming visualisation beneath an ancient tree, you'll reconnect with the people who've shaped you and drift into rest feeling grounded and held. Join Sleep Wave Premium ✨ in just two taps! Enjoy 2 bonus episodes a month plus all episodes ad-free and show your support to Karissa. Upgrade via our show page on Apple, or via this link for all other players ➡️ https://sleepwave.supercast.com/ Love the Sleep Wave Podcast? Please hit follow & leave a review ⭐️ How are we doing with Sleep Wave? Click here to let us know

We usually look around us and notice what is wrong. It's human nature to find the flaws in things and want to fix them. But in today's practice, you are going to shift your attention to the things that are easy. The things that are going well. The things that are causing you no problems or inconveniences. Don't forget about them! There are many. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In tonight's sleep hypnosis with Jessica, we tap into the calming power of gratitude. As Jessica explores the small details she's thankful for, your mind is gently guided to do the same - inviting warmth, ease, and deeply restful sleep. As always, tonight's episode will start with a relaxing introduction from Jessica, before we sink into tonight's Sleep Hypnosis. Want more Sleep Magic? Join Sleep Magic Premium ✨ Enjoy 2 bonus episodes a month plus all episodes ad-free, access to Jessica's complete back catalog of over 60 episodes, and show your support to Jessica.  To Subscribe 

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore the science of gratitude and how to develop an effective, research-supported gratitude practice. I explain why common gratitude practices (like simply listing things you're grateful for) are far less impactful than engaging in story-based gratitude practices. I also explain how being grateful activates specific brain regions, which enhance calm, social connection and motivation, while reducing anxiety and inflammation. Finally, I share why we can't simply trick our brains into feeling grateful and describe a practical weekly gratitude practice that will improve both your mental and physical well-being. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AGZ by AG1: https://drinkagz.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman Timestamps (0:00) Gratitude (0:30) Gratitude Practice Benefits (3:22) Pro-Social vs Defensive Behaviors, Gratitude (6:25) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (8:07) Serotonin, Brain & Context, Gratitude Mindset (14:02) Context, Can You Lie to Yourself? (14:48) Effective Gratitude Practice, Tools: Receiving Gratitude, Story (21:18) Sponsor: AGZ by AG1 (22:47) Tool: Find & Revisit Inspirational Stories (27:30) Heartfelt Intention, Genuine Thanks (29:42) Sponsor: Our Place (31:03) Gratitude Practice Benefits for Anxiety, Fear & Motivation (33:29) Gratitude Practice Benefits for Immune System (36:02) Recap: Establishing an Effective Gratitude Practice Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices