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After delivering His people from slavery, parting the Red Sea, and providing daily bread in the wilderness, God gathered Israel at Mount Sinai and gave them the Ten Commandments, not as a burden, but as a blessing. These commands weren't meant to restrict freedom but to protect it, like guardrails on a dangerous road. They reveal what life looks like when love for God and love for others shape every choice. The law was never a ladder to earn God's approval; it's a mirror that shows our need for grace and a guide that helps us flourish. So the real question is, how do we see God's commandments? As control… or as care from a Father who wants to protect what matters most?Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.

Episode 5: PMS, Hormones & the Emotional Realities of Womanhood  In this episode of Paperclips & Periods, hosts Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, EdD, MSN, CAGS, PMHNP‑BC, and Katharine “Katie” Krych, MSN, RN, Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education, PEL‑CSN, open up an honest, unfiltered conversation about one of the most universal yet least openly discussed aspects of women's lives: hormones—from first periods to perimenopause, and every emotional, physical, and psychological shift in between. Together, they explore how hormonal changes shape women's daily experiences, communication, relationships, and mental health across the lifespan. The discussion moves naturally from early puberty and helping young girls understand their bodies, to the complexities of PMS and unpredictable mood shifts, to the emotional impact of fertility struggles, pregnancy loss, and postpartum changes. With vulnerability and humor, they share their personal stories as mothers, clinicians, partners, and women navigating the evolution of their own cycles. Drawing from their backgrounds in psychiatric mental health, nursing, and education, Emily and Katie unpack the emotional realities behind menstruation and reproductive transitions—how cycles sync, how hormones influence sensitivity and emotional regulation, how cultural messaging shapes young girls' understanding of their bodies, and how women often carry the invisible weight of silence when navigating infertility, loss, or perimenopause. They also highlight the layered challenges nurses and caregivers face when balancing their clinical knowledge with their lived emotional experiences. This episode explores the private struggles that often accompany womanhood, including the monthly disappointment of a period when trying to conceive, the loneliness of maintaining secrecy after pregnancy loss, the fear and anxiety during high‑risk pregnancies, and the unexpected emotional reactivity that can surface during perimenopause. The hosts examine how partners cope differently, how miscommunication can deepen isolation, and why many women feel unsupported during some of the most physically and emotionally demanding moments of their lives. Grounded in lived experience, emotional honesty, and clinical insight, this episode reframes hormonal health as far more than a physical process—it is a deeply human journey that deserves openness, compassion, and community. Emily and Katie emphasize the need for generational change, encouraging listeners to speak truthfully about their experiences and to teach their children healthier ways to understand their bodies, emotions, and boundaries. As always, the hosts offer grounding takeaways, including the importance of support networks, the value of speaking openly with trusted others, and the need for emotional follow‑up during fertility challenges and pregnancy loss—areas where the healthcare system often falls short. The episode closes with a calming moment of box breathing to help listeners regulate their nervous systems and reconnect to their bodies with gentleness. Reflective, validating, and deeply real, this episode invites women to honor the full emotional landscape of their hormonal lives—and reminds every listener: you do not have to navigate these experiences in silence. Paperclips & Periods airs on the Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network, a Boston‑based syndicated internet radio station reaching listeners across 135–200+ countries through platforms including iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, Spotify, and others. The podcast aligns with the mission of Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry, supporting conversations that promote emotional well‑being, personal growth, and whole‑person care. Learn more: www.dualmindspsychiatry.com | Listen on Dream Visions 7 Radio Paperclips & Periods Podcast paperclipsandperiods@gmail.com Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry www.dualmindspsychiatry.com

In this Toms Talk episode of Beyond Potential, the two Toms revisit one of leadership's most talked-about concepts: psychological safety. Grounded in the research of Amy Edmondson, psychological safety has become embedded in modern leadership language. It appears in strategy documents, leadership frameworks and company values. But as its popularity has grown, so has the risk that it becomes a buzzword rather than a lived reality. In this conversation, the two Toms explore what psychological safety really looks like under pressure. They discuss why it is often misunderstood as “being nice,” why high standards and high safety are not opposites, and how leaders' stress responses can unintentionally erode the very culture they are trying to build. Drawing on insights from The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and Radical Candor, they unpack the relationship between trust, challenge and performance, and why emotional maturity is at the heart of it all. If you're leading in a complex, high-pressure environment and want to create genuine psychological safety, this episode will give you practical reflections to act on. Related Beyond Potential episodes: Our conversations with Tom Henschel on culture and feedback, and with Amanda Potter, expand on many of the themes explored here.  

SURPRISE! A new #Lanterns trailer dropped a day early after it leaked online, and we're here to break it down! Is this series too grounded? Where are the space adventures? Where are the aliens? Join us as we theorize what is to come in the new DCU Green Lantern series from HBO and DC Studios. (00:00) Intro (05:00) Lanterns Trailer Reactions(10:00) Comparing John Stewart and Hal Jordan(18:00) Where did Jon Stewart Get His Ring in Lanterns?(20:00) Lanterns Theories(30:00) What Lantern/Ring Color Would You Choose? Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews! 

Fresh off the miracle at the Red Sea, the Israelites quickly traded celebration for complaining when the wilderness exposed their hunger, thirst, and fear. Yet again and again, God responded not with anger, but with provision, turning bitter water sweet, raining down manna from heaven, sending quail at dusk, and bringing water from a rock. Through every need, He was teaching them a deeper lesson: trust Me one day at a time. The wilderness wasn't just about survival; it was about dependence. And the same invitation stands today. Where are you tempted to grumble instead of trust? What if the very area you complain about most is the place God is inviting you to rely on Him daily?Pursuing God with Gene Appel is a weekday podcast designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.

Grief isn't an ending; it's a relationship that changes. Judy Tashbook Safern joins us with a story that stops the clock: cascading surgeries, pneumonia, and a coma that opens into an enveloping light and a felt encounter with God. She returns with a message—“you are necessary”—only to learn that her father, a larger-than-life psychoanalyst and professor who built Jewish community in West Texas, has been diagnosed with advanced liver cancer and passes within days. The timeline feels like a switch, a mystery that begs hard questions about fate, faith, and why one life continues while another concludes.We explore the details that make this more than a headline. Judy paints her father through action: freezer trucks of kosher meat hauled across states, hand-typed holiday invitations posted around a university and an Air Force base, and a seven-hour drive to Dallas and back for Passover staples. When she wakes, pain floods back; survivor's guilt arrives fast. Grounded in Jewish mourning practices—shiva, shloshim, and a year of gentler abstentions—she sits shiva alone on a hospital floor, 10,000 miles from her family, learning how ritual can still hold when improvised. She also draws on a lineage tied to Rabbi Isaac Luria to give vocabulary to the inexplicable, without forcing certainty where only awe belongs.What follows is a living bond. Judy senses her father in small joys and sharp wit, at Seders where his annual pilgrimage becomes family lore, and in quiet moments when purpose feels like a vow. The lesson she brought back from the light reframes worth beyond roles—parent, partner, child—while still honoring how love threads those roles with meaning. If you've wondered whether the dead keep shaping our days, or how to carry a legacy without being crushed by it, this conversation offers language, practice, and hope.If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help others find the show. Tell us: how do you keep your continuing bonds alive?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bereaved-but-still-me--2108929/support.

The show breaks down the first teaser for HBO Max's Lanterns and why it's intentionally more grounded than many fans expected. Frank digs into the detective story setup in the American heartland, the Hal Jordan and John Stewart dynamic, why the teaser keeps the ring powers mostly off screen, and how the muted visuals feel closer to Green Lantern: Earth One than classic cosmic spectacle. The conversation also branches into what this approach could mean for future DCU projects if Lanterns sticks the landing.00:00 First impressions: a grounded teaser and the early backlash00:13 What the case looks like: a heartland murder mystery and the local sheriff factor00:27 How this could pivot to the cosmic side and potential DCU connections00:40 The real hook: Hal vs. John, training, testing, and trust00:54 Visual choices: muted powers, dirtier suit, “old beaten up cop” energy01:08 Music choice: “State Trooper” and the cop story signal01:15 Quick cosmic nods: Lantern Corps distance and the “squirrel” line01:22 Bigger takeaway: could this open the door for other grounded DC charactersThe teaser is clearly positioning Lanterns as a detective story first, cosmic superhero story secondThe restraint on ring powers reads like a tone choice, and a budget choice, not a lack of ambitionHal and John's push and pull feels like the engine of the show, with both characters having valid pointsThe suit and overall palette look intentionally worn and lived in, matching the older, battered Hal framingThe teaser leaves breadcrumbs for the wider Corps, while keeping the focus on this case and this partnershipIf this tone works, it could become a template for other DCU characters who thrive in smaller, moodier stories“They told you so early on. It's going to be a grounded detective story.”“The dynamic is the real hook on this one.”“All the visuals are very muted.”“He's like that old beaten up cop you see from Lethal Weapon.”“One of them is a squirrel, so they can't really hold a conversation.”If you dug this breakdown, subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines and leave a quick review. Share the episode with the hashtag #GeekFreaksHeadlines and tell us what you think of the teaser's grounded approach.For all the news we discuss on the show, our home base is GeekFreaksPodcast.com.Instagram: @geekfreakspodcastTwitter: @geekfreakspodThreads: @geekfreakspodcastFacebook: Geek Freaks PodcastPatreon: Geek Freaks PodcastWhat's your read on the teaser's tone so far, and what's the one Lantern moment you're hoping they save for the full trailer? Send your thoughts and we'll feature a few on an upcoming episode.Lanterns, Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, John Stewart, DCU, DC Studios, HBO Max, James Gunn, Green Lantern Corps, Superhero TV, Comic Book News, TV Trailers, True Detective, DC Comics, Geek Freaks HeadlinesTimestamps and TopicsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall to ActionLinks and ResourcesFollow UsListener QuestionsApple Podcast Tags

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit groundeddaily.substack.comA Ramadan Halftime Check-InBefore we dive into today's ayat, I want to take a moment to remind myself and all of you — today marks the 15th of Ramadan. We are at the halfway mark of this blessed month.It's time to pause and reflect on our first half. How has it been? Have we been building momentum? Because here's the thing — it is no longer time to warm up. We should already be warmed up by now. We are gearing up and preparing ourselves to hunt for the greatest night of the year: Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power, which will fall on one of the odd nights in the last ten nights of Ramadan.So let's make sure our ibadah is increasing every single night — our Quran recitation, our prayers, our charity, our kindness to family, friends, and neighbours. Everything must now be on an upward trajectory so that when the last ten nights arrive, we are ready to go all out. We're hunting for a night that is greater than a thousand months. Let's not miss it.Grounded is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Where We Left OffLast week, we explored how Allah was preparing Rasulullah ﷺ for the enormous mission ahead. The Prophet was troubled by the verbal abuse and humiliation inflicted on him and his followers by the Quraysh. And what was Allah's prescription? Stand up at night. Pray. Recite the Quran. Make dhikr — mention the name of your Lord.This is how we find the strength to face every challenge in life, especially the challenge of becoming and remaining a good Muslim. The more we connect with the Quran, the more we connect with Allah, and the more everything else becomes easier.Allah then told Rasulullah ﷺ to take Him as a Wakil — the One who looks after all your affairs. When you have Allah as your Wakil, you do a little and things become a lot easier. Then Allah turned directly to the Quraysh and warned them of chains, choking food, and a burning fire.Now we come to a new passage where Allah expands the audience. He is still addressing the Quraysh, but He is also speaking to every single one of us.A Messenger as Witness — For Us or Against UsAllah says: “Indeed, We have sent to you a messenger as a witness over you.”Think about that for a moment. Rasulullah ﷺ is going to stand on the Day of Judgement as a witness. The question is — will he be a witness for us, or against us?If he testifies for us, that means shafa'ah — intercession. He will stand before Allah and say: “Ya Allah, this person is from my ummah. They followed my teaching, they followed my sunnah, they tried their very best.” He will intercede on our behalf, asking Allah to forgive our sins and tip the scales in our favour.But he could also testify against us. And Allah has already recorded in the Quran what that looks like. On the Day of Judgement, Rasulullah ﷺ will say: “O my Lord, my people — they received this Quran and just put it aside.” They chose to ignore it. Chose not to put it into practice. Chose not to be guided by it.That is a terrifying thought. If the Prophet ﷺ — Habibullah, the beloved of Allah — testifies against us, who is going to stand up to defend us? Who would dare?

In this episode of UNSCRIPTED, Sarah Nicastro sits down with Sasha Ilyukhin, SVP of Global Processing Services & Services Solutions at Tetra Pak, for a candid conversation about what it truly takes to unlock service growth at scale.Grounded in new research from Future of Field Service in partnership with Simon-Kucher, this discussion moves beyond theory to explore how one global leader has turned service ambition into measurable business outcomes.While 85% of service leaders say they are optimistic about growth, only 2% have successfully delivered outcome-based services at scale. Sasha shares how Tetra Pak has spent more than a decade building the trust, capabilities, and commercial models required to transform service into a €2.2B business — with half delivered through long-term, performance-based agreements.This episode explores what it really takes to evolve from traditional support models to outcome-driven service partnerships that create lasting value for both customers and providers.In this conversation, you'll learn:• How Tetra Pak evolved from a la carte services to outcome-based partnerships• Why service growth should be anchored in customer value realization, not revenue targets• The connection between employee experience, service quality, and long-term retention• How digital platforms like Factory OS enable efficiency, sustainability, and workforce transformation• What organizations must do to move beyond the “2%” of outcome-based service offerings• Why workforce shortages, travel reduction, and knowledge management can become strategic advantagesSasha also challenges leaders to rethink how value is identified, captured, and shared. Every service already delivers outcomes — the question is whether companies are structured to recognize and monetize that value effectively.If you're navigating the shift from transactional field service models to strategic service partnerships, this episode offers practical guidance, real-world lessons, and a compelling vision for the future of service.Because in the end, as Sasha puts it:“You sell equipment once. Customers come back for the service experience.”

(Mercury Retrograde Re-Release) In true Mercury retrograde fashion, this week's recording disappeared — so we're bringing back a favorite conversation from a year ago about wonder, awe, and grounded spirituality. If you're an empath feeling overwhelmed by collective energy, navigating spiritual awakening, or trying to stay grounded in uncertain times, this episode is for you. Sarah and Jane explore how wonder and awe regulate the nervous system, counter fear, and help us evolve consciously — without spiritually bypassing our very human experience. (fyi the announcements edited into the middle are from Spring 2026!!) They also dive into conversations around the New Earth, 5D consciousness, awakening, and what it really means to evolve spiritually… without spiritually bypassing our very human experience. We are being called, in this specific moment (and that one too!*), to show up as our authentic selves. To ground into our humanity while embracing our higher selves. To celebrate differences in community. When we do that, we expand into limitless possibility. How's that for medicine? Takeaways Wonder and awe counteract fear and anxiety. Grounded humanity is essential during spiritual evolution. Conflict can catalyze growth and new perspectives. Delight in the present moment supports well-being. Trusting intuition helps us navigate uncertainty. Presence is a powerful healing force. Every person's journey and wiring is unique. Telepathy may represent a future form of truth-based communication (yes, including with pets). Mediumship creates love and connection beyond the physical. Nature restores and regulates the nervous system. Community matters — especially now. Sound Bites “Finding delight in your own life is key.” “We have to use our bodies as barometers.” Stay Connected If this conversation resonates, here's how to go deeper: Hank Wesselman Book: SpiritWalker Medium Curious Website: https://www.mediumcurious.com Jane's Website: https://www.janemorganmedium.com Sarah's Website: https://www.sarahrathke.com Jane's new cohort 'Source Studio'; https://www.janemorganmedium.com/higher-calling Instagram: @mediumcuriouspod https://mediumcuriouspod.substack.com/ And if you love what we're building here, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast. It helps us make mediumship more accessible, fun and ya know - normal! xo

Just days after their miraculous escape from Egypt, the Israelites found themselves trapped with Pharaoh's army closing in behind them and the Red Sea blocking their path ahead. Fear replaced celebration, and freedom suddenly felt fragile. But in that impossible moment, God revealed once again who He is: the One who fights for His people and makes a way where there is no way. As the waters parted and they walked through on dry ground, God didn't offer a partial rescue; He delivered them completely. This dramatic scene reminds us that when we feel surrounded and stuck, the same God still works in ways we cannot see. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is a weekday podcast designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.

In senior roles, you are expected to have a point of view. You are promoted for judgment and decisiveness. But there is a structural risk that emerges at VP and SVP levels: the instinct to defend your position can reduce your ability to move work forward.In this episode of Grounded and Aligned™, Karen Gombault examines what happens when relational alignment at the top is not deliberately built. If you are operating with a broad scope and cross-functional accountability, execution depends less on being correct and more on whether your boss, peers, and team are positioned to support your decisions.The episode looks at:How the need to be right can narrow influence with your boss and affect when and how you are consultedWhat misalignment with peers does to cooperation, information flow, and execution speedWhy teams comply but disengage when leaders over-index on certaintyHow political capital is built or reduced through everyday interactionsThe difference between individual correctness and coordinated progressAt senior levels, momentum is built on relationships. You are accountable for outcomes that require other people's cooperation. The question is not whether you are right. It is whether you can move forward decisions and initiatives - THAT is your job.Next stepsIf your scope has recently expanded and you are operating with greater visibility and stakeholder complexity, a short, structured reset can materially improve how you deploy your time and authority.Book a Focus-15 with former C-Suite executive Karen Gombault. In 15 minutes, you will clarify what requires your attention now, what no longer does, where to focus to reinforce authority, and one concrete adjustment to implement immediately. You will leave with a clear direction for the next 30 days.

KSL's Top Story Bombs dropping around them... tens of thousands of Americans are now stranded in the Middle East. Airports are closed... flights are grounded as people scramble to find a way home...  We have multiple reports...  Let's begin with ABC's Karen Travers ... She says the Trump Administration is now providing fresh hope for these US tourists... students... and visitors.

Can the SDA Church ever be wrong? Was Hitler really a Christian? And was that "impression" from God... or just last night's pizza?

Badass Mamas is a media platform and community dedicated to working mothers who are rewriting what success, leadership, and care can look like. Co-founded by Jessalin Lam and Kat Richards, the platform shares unfiltered stories at the intersection of work, motherhood, identity, and healing. Grounded in lived experience, Badass Mamas examines the unlearning required to break generational patterns, heal the inner child many mothers are still carrying, and challenge the invisible labor and cultural expectations placed on women. The platform centers rest, growth, and purpose as necessary conditions for sustainable leadership, not luxuries earned after burnout.Listen to their podcast.

What happens when one video makes you question everything you thought was true?In this episode, we sit down with straight-talking Astrologer Luke Balcke, who shares how watching a 9/11 conspiracy video did not just challenge his beliefs, but cracked open his entire perception of reality and set him on a path of deep self-discovery.What began as questioning mainstream narratives quickly became something much bigger. Not fear. Not paranoia. Awakening.Luke explains how conscious engagement with conspiracy conversations can act as a catalyst for independent thinking, breaking conditioning, and reconnecting with inner authority. From there, astrology became the framework that helped him make sense of life, timing, and soul evolution.In this conversation, we explore: • How questioning reality can initiate spiritual awakening • The difference between conspiracy fear and consciousness expansion • Astrology as a map for purpose, timing, and growth • Your birth chart as a blueprint for the soul's journey • Saturn Returns as initiations and life resets • Major planetary cycles and personal transformation • Why the energy building toward 2026 matters and why staying stuck is not an optionWhether you are curious about astrology, conspiracy conversations, or navigating your own awakening, this episode brings big ideas back down to earth. Grounded, practical, and deeply relatable. #Astrology #ConspiracyTheory #Consciousness #SpiritualAwakening #QuestionEverything #TruthSeeking #CollectiveAwakening #SoulEvolution #SaturnReturn #AstrologyPodcast #QuestionReality #2026Predictions #CosmicCycles  CONNECT WITH LUKEWebsite  https://www.lukebalcke.comInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/lukebalckeFacebook   https://www.facebook.com/astologycoachingYoutube   https://www.youtube.com/@lukebalckeSpiritual As F**k! Podcast with Liz Volpe & Dianne Driscoll CONNECT WITH US: Did you know that we are building a movement of 1 million people who are Spiritual As F**k! We would love for you to join us! Leave us a five star review with an awesome comment on Apple podcasts or Spotify, and we will send you a free ticket to one of our LIVE monthly “Downloads with Liz & Dianne” sessions, which we host exclusively for our Spiritual Renegades members! We love hearing stories from others so please tell us about your awakening experiences or share any of your personal Spiritual As F**k! stories via DM to our Instagram page. ▶︎ Join our Membership Community https://www.spiritualaf.co/joinourtribe ▶︎ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiritual.a.f/ ▶︎ Linktree https://linktr.ee/spiritualasfuck ▶︎ Website https://spiritualaf.co/ ▶︎ Email info@spiritualaf.co ▶︎ Connect with Liz https://linktr.ee/IntuitiveLiz ▶︎ Connect with Dianne https://linktr.ee/diannedriscoll

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit groundeddaily.substack.comHalfway. Fifteen nights in, fifteen nights to go.The warm-up is over. From here, we accelerate. The last third — the ten nights of salvation — is coming. But before we get there, the middle ten: the days of forgiveness. Use them.A brief note before tonight's tafseer: on the 17th of Ramadan, we commemorate Yawm al-Furqan — the Day of Criterion, the Battle of Badr. The Muslims left Madinah on the 12th of Ramadan, fasting, unprepared for full battle, setting out on the instruction of the Prophet ﷺ immediately after prayer. 313 men. In a few days, they would meet an army of a thousand. What happened at Badr is the most important battle in human history — the moment truth and falsehood were separated with finality. We will cover it over the coming nights insha'Allah.Grounded is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The Worst Wrongdoer“Who does more wrong than one who invents a lie against Allah?”This phrase — faman azlamu mimman iftara ala Allahi kadhiban — appears in multiple places in the Quran. It is one of the gravest charges the Quran levels. And it falls into two categories.The first is inventing objects or forms of worship and attributing them to Allah. The Quraysh who worshipped idols and claimed these were the daughters of Allah, that Allah commanded their worship — this is the obvious example. Creating your own god and calling it Allah's command.The second is subtler and closer to home: declaring halal and haram without knowledge. Pronouncing that something is forbidden or obligatory without proper grounding in revelation — and then attributing this ruling to the Sharia of Allah. This too is lying against Allah. This too is a grave sin.The early imams understood this acutely. They rarely used the word haram unless something was explicitly stated in the Quran or Sunnah. If their ijtihad pointed toward avoidance, they would say: stay away from it. They would not say haram. Because to declare something haram without certainty is to speak about Allah without knowledge — and that is the very sin this ayah is addressing.Over time, something interesting happened. When the imam said “stay away from it,” later generations heard: it's not haram yet — we can still do it. So the scholars had to escalate to “haram.” And then people started asking: is it a major sin or a minor sin? If minor, Allah is most forgiving — carry on. The language had to become stronger because the taqwa had become weaker. The early generation did not need to be told something was haram. The imam's caution was enough.Be very careful about declaring things halal or haram. That is the domain of Allah alone.

Fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) are different approaches to tracking fertility and identifying which days someone is most likely to conceive if they are having sex without contraception. These include features such as tracking one's menstrual cycle, basal body temperature, and cervical mucus, among others. Chelsea Polis, Principal Research Scientist at the Guttmacher Institute, sits down to talk with us about different FABMs, their effectiveness, advantages, and disadvantages, and why it is necessary for each method to be rooted in scientific evidence and reproductive justice. By tracking these markers, someone can choose to have sex for the purposes of pregnancy or abstain from sex/use additional contraception methods if they seek to avoid pregnancy. Based on their advantages and disadvantages, FABMs may work for some individuals and not others. Some people use FABMs for contraceptive purposes, yet not all of the methods have been tested for that purpose or approved by any regulatory body for that use. Some methods are engaging in inappropriate marketing as a contraceptive tool, when it is not backed up by science or regulatory approval. FABMs have also become a piece of the Make America Health Again (MAHA) movement, being touted as a substitute for the full spectrum of reproductive care.To best integrate FABMs as a contraceptive option into the full menu, we need to support providers, fund research, and combat misinformation. For more information, check out Future Hindsight: https://www.futurehindsight.com/Support the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Bluesky: @reprosfightback.bsky.social Buy rePROs Merch: Bonfire store Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!

Spring break will be here before we know it! And for some, that can mean: traveling. Which will send some of us living with vestibular disorders into a stressful tailspin.  This episode is here to remind you that while all the packing, planning, and even the act of travel can have its challenges—for most people, even on a good day—there is an optimal way to prepare yourself. Whenever you're thinking of taking a trip (for spring break, over the summer), let these reminders guide your pre-trip steps so you can get where you want to go with ease and enjoy your time away! In this episode, we'll dig into: What to do before your trip to make travel more enjoyable How to approach movement before and during your trip What to consider for medications and your toolkit while away How packing early can be beneficial What to do to support your nervous system before and during the trip Pre-planning for airports—like looking into the Sunflower Program Top tips for travel days (and different types of travel) Smart steps to take to support recovery post-trip We go much more in-depth about travel as well as how to return to travel—even return to driving, go on boat trips, plane trips, etc.—in Vestibular Group Fit.  As always, you can use code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off (or… stay tuned for the sale we're having for Women's Day!). Links Mentioned: Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off!): https://thevertigodoctor.com/vestibular-group-fit  Travel Kit from Ruhewell (code VERTIGODOC): https://www.ruhewell.com/products/trial-and-travel-kit Avalux glasses (code VERTIGODOC): https://avulux.com/ Earplanes: https://www.amazon.com/Original-EarPlanes-Healthcare-Earplugs-Protection/dp/B00XZEKSL4/?th=1 Free Resources: ⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/cb5js0y78n ⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/new-pppd ⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/partnership ⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/minifit ⁠The FREE POTS – safe Workouts⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/pots Connect with Dr. Madison (@TheVertigoDoctor): https://instagram.com/thevertigodoctor Work with Dr. Madison: For 1:1 Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, email madison@thevertigodoctor.com Otherwise, I'll see ya in Vestibular Group Fit! Connect with Dr. Jenna (@dizzy.rehab.therapist): https://www.instagram.com/dizzy.rehab.therapist/ Learn about the Oak Method: http://thevertigodoctor.com/why-vestibular-group-fit Love what you heard?Consider leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more vestibular warriors like you! This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. ————————————— spring break travel tips, travel and vestibular disorders, vestibular group fit, VGF, vestibular disorders, vestibular system health, hypervigilant, threat bucket, pre treatment for vestibular migraine, visual vertigo, living with vestibular disorder, sunflower program

I loved this conversation with Michelle Heberling, and learned so much about the gut role and how to care for it with fermentation. Michelle shares her very intense story of finding her way to fermenting foods, and she shares many more in her soon to be published book The Guts of Fermentation, along with some of her favorite recipes.We talked a bit about the Germ Theory and the Bristol Chart, calming our gut with mindfulness, BELLY LAUGHS and gratitude. Michelle said something that I had never heard before: dopamine comes from the GUT, not the brain--- she learned that researching after her own chain of health issues found her broken(bones messed up literally), and unusually depressed and anxious. Michelle shares how easy fermenting can be, and has a simple starter kit; she also has a monthly fermentation subscription kit on her website. There's also a free 2 week reset program on the website, if you know that's what you need right now. You can also pre-order The Guts of Fermentation book...Do you have experience with fermentation? I loved learning about all the benefits of fermented foods from Michelle, and will be trying fermenting again.Find all things Michelle here: https://thegutsoffermentation.com/Send me a message!Support the showLike this episode? Send me a message! Please follow the podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel Email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Amy's Garden Jam site (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter: How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - hear more at https://www.janebolduc.com/Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/skate_cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the BEST customer service! Learn more at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1851361 You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://...

When Moses stood before Pharaoh and declared, “Let my people go,” it set off more than a political showdown—it revealed a spiritual battle over who truly holds power. Through the ten plagues, God wasn't just punishing Egypt; He was exposing the emptiness of false gods and declaring His authority over creation, life, and death. And in the final plague, He provided a way of rescue through the blood of a spotless lamb, establishing Passover as a lasting sign of deliverance. That moment points forward to an even greater rescue, reminding us that freedom isn't earned, it's received. The question is not simply whether we believe the story, but whether we've personally stepped into the freedom it offers.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is a weekday podcast designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.

In The Shape of Hope: What Happened When People Met Jesus, explore how hope takes shape through real encounters with Jesus. Grounded in Gospel stories while being honest about life's struggles, this series invites you to discover hope not as something you have to feel, but something that can grow—gradually and personally—through being seen, accompanied, and invited into new possibilities.

Welcome back and thanks for listening to Grounded! The guys are in their usual rare form off the top as they chat about the past week and the upcoming week before unpacking this week's sermon. Thanks for listening and have a great week!

Pastor Josh continues our sermon series, Refomatio. With this Sunday's theme, rooted and grounded.

In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study on "The Way of Trust and Love" and focus on Chapter 1: A Completely New Way. We reflect on the "little way" of St. Thérèse, the invitation to become spiritual children before the Father, and how weakness becomes the very place where Christ comes to meet us. We also talk about the difference between being childish and childlike, why true maturity in faith begins with admitting our own poverty, and how small acts of courage open the door to deep healing. This week, we invite you to name the desires stirring in your heart and let the Holy Spirit awaken a new song within you.   Heather's One Thing - Franciscan's Campus-wide "Behold" Retreat Sister Miriam's One Thing - Healing Wounds by Bishop Erik Varden  Michelle's One Thing - The O' Grady's Beach House  Michelle's Other One Thing - Emily Lex Watercolor Workbooks    Journal Questions: How often do I accept the letter of God's adoption of me, and not the spirit of God's adoption? Where in my life do I need Mother Mary to smile upon me? How have I turned to self-reliance this Lent? Where is God inviting me to become more adult and free? What is the new song the Lord wants to put in my heart?   Discussion Questions: When do you notice orphanhood in your heart? What are you learning from St. Therese this Lent? When have you experienced the healing delight of a mother? Is it difficult for you to name your desires? What is one desire God has placed on your heart this Lent? What is the "yes" God is asking you to make today?   Quotes to Ponder: "You know, Mother, that I have always desired to be a saint, but alas, I have always realized, when I compared myself to the saints, that there is between them and me the same difference as exists between a mountain whose summit is lost in the skies, and the obscure grain of sand trodden underfoot by passers-by. Instead of getting discouraged, I said to myself: "God could not" "inspire us with desires that were unrealizable, so despite my littleness I can aspire to holiness. It is impossible for me to grow up, I must put up with myself as I am, with all my imperfections; but I want to find how to get to Heaven by a little way that is quite straight, quite short: a completely new little way." (St. Thérèse of Lisieux)   "Each of us has an absolute need for an inner transformation that makes us "as little as a child." What that means and how to put it into practice are exactly what Thérèse teaches in a simple, luminous way. That is why she was proclaimed a Doctor—that is, a teacher—of the Church." (Father Jacques Philippe, The Way of Trust and Love, Page 6)   "The heart of Christian life is to receive and welcome God's tenderness and goodness, the revelation of his merciful love, and to let oneself be transformed interiorly by that love." (Father Jacques Philippe, The Way of Trust and Love, Page 7)   Scripture for Lectio: "But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me." (2 Corinthians 12:9)   Sponsor - Healed and Restored: Healed and Restored is a non-profit organization located in the Charlotte, NC area that was created in 2020 to fill a void and respond to a need that has been long overlooked in our society. A program that is 100% dedicated to helping women heal in the aftermath of abuse, assault, and other traumatic experiences. According to the United Nations, one in three girls and women around the world has been subjected to sexual and/or physical abuse at least once in their lives. Studies show that women who have been through abuse (of all types) have higher levels of fear, are more isolated, and face greater mental health problems. In the aftermath of any of these traumatic events, women will sometimes resort to hurting themselves through cutting, eating disorders, and addictions. Without proper care and healing, these dark cycles can persist for years. We help women and girls realize that God desires to heal every single one of His beloved children. We teach them that the enemy is a master manipulator. As soon as a person gets hurt, the devil begins to plant all kinds of lies in our hurting souls. Some of these lies are: God doesn't love you, everything that happened is your fault, you should be forever ashamed, and you will never find healing and peace. The Mission The Healed and Restored mission is to help women and girls who are survivors of abuse, assault, domestic violence, trafficking, and all other forms of trauma find healing and restoration. Grounded in Catholic teachings and through a combination of counseling, life coaching, intimate workshops, practical tools, spiritual mentoring, and community support we help women and girls transform pain into purpose— empowering them to not only survive, but thrive. Since 2020, Healed and Restored has helped over 500 women and girls on their journey to process their unhealed wounds. Never could we have predicted how much God would bless our mission in such a short period of time. All of this has us convinced that there are times when God uses our deepest pain to propel us on the path to our greatest calling! If you or someone you know could use the assistance of our trained and compassionate Catholic Therapists/Counselors and money is an issue, please do not hesitate to reach out to us by emailing info@healedandrestored.org for more information and guidance. Or if you feel called to be part of this mission by volunteering your time, we would love to hear from you. Together and guided by the Holy Spirit, we can make a difference in the life of those around us who are suffering.   Timestamps:  00:00 Healed and Restored 01:31 Intro 02:17 Welcome 04:26 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 05:35 Trusting in Our Creator 09:49 The Path of Spiritual Childhood 12:53 Healed by Delight 16:27 What is the "Little Way"? 19:36 Childlike vs Childish 24:05 The Role of Holy Scripture 30:10 One Things

Frankie Ballard burst onto the country rock scene in 2010 with grit in his voice and gasoline in his veins, scoring three consecutive No. 1 hits, including Sunshine & Whiskey and racking up nearly a billion global streams. He toured with legends, lived on the road more than 200 days a year, and embodied the carefree, hard-driving spirit his songs celebrated. But behind the success, the pace was unsustainable. By 2020, the chase for approval and constant motion had taken its toll. Ballard stepped away from the spotlight, started a family, and quietly deepened his faith. What followed wasn’t a rebrand, it was a realignment. In 2025, he returned with The Messenger, a gospel-leaning, scripture-rooted record infused with blues and rock conviction. Then came “Money Runs Out,” a sharp reflection on loyalty, loss, and what remains when fame fades. Today, Frankie Ballard isn’t chasing charts, he’s chasing truth. Grounded in fatherhood, disciplined in faith, and unafraid of hard questions, his music now carries the weight of lived experience. This isn’t a comeback. It’s a reckoning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Mea Culpa, we're revisiting a conversation from August with Army veteran, former congressional candidate, and democracy advocate Marcus Flowers. Together, we examined Donald Trump's accelerating authoritarian instincts, from secret meetings with Vladimir Putin and sidelining U.S. allies to weaponizing the Department of Justice against critics. Grounded in Flowers' military and national security experience, this conversation remains strikingly relevant as we break down how culture wars, fear, and political spectacle are used to consolidate power, erode democratic norms, and normalize retaliation against dissent. Subscribe to Michael's Substack: https://therealmichaelcohen.substack.com/ Subscribe to Michael's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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No season of waiting, setback, or suffering is wasted in God's hands. The story of Joseph reminds us that even what feels like a delay is often divine preparation. The pit wasn't the end. The prison wasn't permanent. And the promotion didn't come a moment too soon. When God rewrites a life, He uses every chapter, every disappointment, every injustice, every unseen tear, to position us for a purpose bigger than we imagined. So today, consider this: where might God be preparing you right now for something you can't yet see?Pursuing God with Gene Appel is a weekday podcast designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.

In this episode, we dive deep into what it truly means to be a great listener. Grounded in critical research, we explore practical strategies and core characteristics that transform the way we engage, build trust, and uncover hidden value in our most important conversations. By focusing on outcome-oriented listening, limiting distractions, and developing curiosity, we discover actionable steps that elevate both our personal and professional interactions. Join us as we learn how investing in these listening skills leads to more productive, trusting, and impactful relationships.Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction to becoming great listeners.(01:13) - Defines listening as an outcome-focused activity.(02:00) - Emphasizes elevating expectations to improve engagement.(03:39) - Motivation and caring as it relates to listening.(04:31) - The three tasks of great listeners: build trust, capture intelligence, and apply intelligence.(05:40) - The process of listening: receiving, retaining, interpreting information.(07:12) - Introduces Graham Bodey's four goal-oriented listening styles.(13:16) - Key characteristics of great listeners.(16:26) - The importance of controlling emotions in listening.(20:36) - Investing time in listening to save time and build relationships.Links and Resources:Science-Backed Techniques to Improve Your Listening | Graham Bodie | Ep. 45 Sponsor Links:InQuasive: http://www.inquasive.com/Humintell: Body Language - Reading People - HumintellEnter Code INQUASIVE25 for 25% discount on your online training purchase.International Association of Interviewers: Home (certifiedinterviewer.com)Podcast Production Services by EveryWord Media

What does it actually mean to parent intentionally in a culture that constantly pulls families toward more noise, more pressure, and more consumption? In this episode of Forging Forward, I sit down with Flora McCormick, host of the Sustainable Parenting podcast, to talk about what it looks like to raise grounded, resilient children without falling into perfectionism or burnout. This conversation isn't about being the perfect parent. It's about being a steady one. If you care about raising strong, thoughtful kids while staying centered yourself, this one's for you. Instagram: AdamThorneCoaching Email us: ForgingForwardpod@gmail.com About the Hosts: Adam Thorne Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1441965 Andy Kemp Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/andrew-andy-kemp-bozeman-mt/879276

Infant classrooms carry higher burnout risk because the work is physically demanding, emotionally intense, and highly regulated — with little built-in downtime. In this episode of The Teachers Lounge, Isa breaks down why the infant room feels heavier and shares practical strategies to stay supported, sustainable, and proud of the powerful attachment work you do every day. LET'S CONNECT!We would love to connect with you!  Here are all the ways we can support you in your early education career!The Teacher's Lounge Website:     theearlyeducationteacherslounge.comPodcast:   The Teacher's Lounge For Early EducationFacebook:  The Early Education Teacher's LoungeInstagram:  @eecteachersloungePinterest:

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit groundeddaily.substack.comAllah does not leave us alone on this earth.After Adam's descent, after the warnings about Shaitan's tactics, after the long passage of advice to the children of Adam — Allah makes a promise. Ya Bani Adam, imma ya'tiyannakum rusulum minkum. O children of Adam, surely a messenger from amongst you will come to you.That word surely is embedded in the Arabic itself. The verb does not simply say ya'tikum — he will come. It says ya'tiyannakum — with a heavy nun at the end, what grammarians call nun thaqilah. In Arabic, sound carries meaning. That heaviness is emphasis. That emphasis is a promise. Allah will not send you into this world and abandon you without guidance.Grounded is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.A Prophet From Among YouThe first audience of this ayat was the Quraysh. And the message to them was pointed: this messenger is from amongst you. He is Arab. He is Qurayshi. If he succeeds, it is your success. If his message spreads, it is the Arabs who are elevated.Consider their situation. The Arabian Peninsula sat sandwiched between two of the greatest empires in human history — the Sassanid Persian Empire to the east and the Roman Empire to the west. Alexander the Great had swept across the known world but did not even bother to venture south into Arabia. Rocks and camels, they said. The Arabs had no comparable civilisation, no unified identity, no place in the story of the great powers.And here was a prophet — from among them — carrying a message that would unite them, give them identity, and ultimately make them the inheritors of both those empires within a generation.Even some of the Quraysh leaders who resisted Islam quietly acknowledged this. Why should we fight him, they reasoned. If he wins, the victory belongs to us. If he loses, the Romans or the Persians will deal with him. Why are Arabs fighting Arabs?Allah was asking the same question. Why are you against this?

Welcome to episode #1025 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). At a moment when panic travels faster than proof, few marketers are as clear-eyed… and as human… as Ann Handley. A pioneering digital marketing strategist (MarketingProfs), bestselling author (Everybody Writes and Content Rules), longtime champion of writing that actually means something and dear friend (also, if you're not susbscribed to her newsletter, Total Annarchy, you really should be), Ann has built a career reminding businesses that the point of content isn't velocity… it's connection. In her recent essay, Something Messy Is Happening: On AI, Panic, and Asking Better Questions, she pushes back against the apocalyptic certainty surrounding AI job displacement and challenges the framing that faster always wins. Responding to venture capitalist Matt Shumer's argument, Something Big Is Happening, that AI will eliminate half of white-collar work within a few years, Ann dissects the seductive panic embedded in exponential curves and racing metaphors, arguing that technological capability does not equal economic inevitability. She reminds us that adoption is human-shaped, that judgment compounds when speed becomes cheap, and that friction is often where thinking actually happens. Rather than choosing between "adapt or die," Ann advocates for a steadier path: use the tools, reject the hysteria, protect the work that builds trust, expertise and meaning over time. Grounded in curiosity rather than fear, her perspective reframes the moment not as a race to outrun machines but as an invitation to ask better questions about what we're building… and why. Enjoy the conversation… Running time: 56:04. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Thinking With Mitch Joel. Feel free to connect to me directly on LinkedIn. Check out ThinkersOne. Here is my conversation with Ann Handley. Total Annarchy. MarketingProfs. Everybody Writes. Content Rules. Something Messy Is Happening: On AI, Panic, and Asking Better Questions. Something Big Is Happening by Matt Shume. Follow Ann on LinkedIn. Follow Ann on Threads. Follow Ann on Instagram. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction and Context of AI's Viral Impact. (01:21) - How Ann Uses AI to Strengthen Thinking. (03:43) - The Limitations and Human Control of AI. (05:09) - Content Structure and AI's Role in Creativity. (07:11) - AI's Proximity to Human Work and Its Implications. (11:09) - Extrapolating AI's Impact on Jobs and Society. (13:58) - The Emotional and Societal Response to AI. (18:45) - The Surprising Capabilities of AI in Judgment. (21:35) - The Role of Human Judgment and Creativity. (27:20) - The Impact of SEO and Content Homogenization. (29:58) - AI's Ability to Mimic Human Taste and Judgment. (36:40) - Balancing AI Use with Human Integrity. (39:36) - The Race for Content and Creativity in AI Era. (42:58) - Speed Culture and Its Discontents.. (50:34) - Navigating AI's Role in Society and Creativity. (52:50) - The Future of Creativity and AI's Impact. (54:24) - Personal Reflections on AI's Transformative Power.

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Because of the presence and power of His Spirit in us, we already live securely, saturated in His love. The reality you and I live in is this: because of the love of God, we are assured that we stand on a firm foundation—Jesus Christ and his unyielding love for us.Speaker: Tony ShuppCopyright 2026 - Freedom Life Fellowship Mid-Cities

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What keeps you standing when life's storms begin to rise? In this powerful and encouraging message, we explore what it truly means to be Rooted and Grounded in Christ. Drawing from Colossians 2:6–7, we are reminded to continue walking in Him—rooted, built up, and established in the faith. A strong spiritual life doesn't happen by accident; it grows intentionally. Through Psalm 1:1, we learn the blessing of choosing godly counsel and positioning ourselves for growth. In Luke 6:48, Jesus paints the picture of a wise builder who digs deep and lays his foundation on the rock—standing firm when floods come. And in Romans 12:1, we are called to present our lives as living sacrifices, fully surrendered and transformed. In this sermon, you will discover: What it truly means to be spiritually rooted How to build a foundation that survives life's storms The importance of daily surrender and spiritual discipline How stability in Christ leads to consistent growth If you desire a life that is steady, fruitful, and unshaken, this message will challenge and encourage you to dig deeper and anchor yourself fully in Him.

NASA rewrites the Artemis roadmap, the Space Force grounds Vulcan Centaur, astronomers peer back 11 billion years to the universe's most extraordinary construction site, water bears reveal surprising secrets about Martian soil, NASA passes a key milestone in extracting oxygen from lunar regolith, and ancient stellar lighthouses rewrite the Milky Way's origin story. Plus — six planets in tonight's sky.

 After 22 years of betrayal, slavery, prison, and waiting, Joseph finally sees how every painful chapter fits into a bigger plan. When his brothers, the very ones who sold him, stand before him in fear, Joseph doesn't choose revenge. He chooses perspective. What they meant for harm, God meant for good. In one powerful moment of forgiveness, the upper story becomes clear: God had been positioning Joseph to save lives, preserve a family, and protect the future of His promise. This final scene reminds us that even our deepest wounds are not wasted when placed in God's hands.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is a weekday podcast designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.

Episode 4: High‑Achieving Women Who Are Silently Struggling In this episode of Paperclips & Periods, hosts Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, EdD, MSN, CAGS, PMHNP‑BC, and Katharine “Katie” Krych, MSN, RN, Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education, PEL‑CSN, sit down with special guest Dr. Arlicia Miller, founder and Chief Transformation Officer of the Umbrella of Artistic Expression and life transformation coach with Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry. Together, they dive into a topic so many women live with daily but rarely name out loud: the experience of being a high‑functioning woman who is quietly, persistently struggling beneath the surface. Drawing from Dr. Miller's transformational coaching work, Dr. Cabrera's psychiatric mental health expertise, and Katie's background in nursing and education, the conversation unpacks the hidden challenges that accompany competence, ambition, caregiving roles, and emotional labor. They explore why high‑functioning women often feel obligated to “push through,” how early conditioning reinforces silence, and why vulnerability can feel risky—even among friends, colleagues, and partners. From motherhood and marriage, to career advancement, to the weight of societal expectations, this episode explores how women learn to hold everything together externally while internally battling exhaustion, depletion, and self‑doubt. The hosts also examine how gender norms, family roles, trauma histories, and cultural narratives shape women's measurements of worthiness and success. With compassion and honesty, they discuss the “struggle bus,” the fear of judgment, the stigma around asking for help, and the labels women often carry without realizing how deeply they shape identity. Grounded in lived experience, psychology, and integrative wellness, this episode reframes “high‑functioning” not as a badge of honor, but as a clue—an invitation to pause, rest, and reconnect with one's authentic self. As always, the hosts offer thoughtful takeaways and practical strategies, including the importance of small resets, the power of journaling, the need for safe relationships, and even a guided moment of box breathing to help listeners regulate their nervous systems in real time. Reflective, relatable, and deeply human, this episode encourages women to release the myth of having it all together and replace it with a more compassionate truth: you don't have to carry everything alone. Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network syndicates content widely, partnering with dozens of platforms and directories (including TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Spotify, and more), giving Paperclips & Periods ongoing global exposure beyond traditional podcast outlets.Paperclips & Periods aligns with the mission of Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry, supporting whole-person care and conversations that promote emotional well-being, understanding, and growth. Learn more: www.dualmindspsychiatry.com | Listen on Dream Visions 7 Radio Paperclips & Periods Podcast paperclipsandperiods@gmail.com Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry www.dualmindspsychiatry.com

In this episode of the Ageless Future podcast, host Cade Archibald sits down with Dr. Brandon Burke to explore his journey from building multiple successful orthodontic practices to stepping into a new chapter focused on coaching and personal development. Brandon shares how growing up in a small Utah town shaped his drive, what it looked like to build a practice from scratch during the recession, and the moment he realized his achievements weren't the same as fulfillment. The conversation dives into themes of identity, burnout, resilience, and “unbecoming”—letting go of external validation to reconnect with purpose, emotional awareness, and grounded leadership in family and community. Brandon closes with a message about choosing to live as a creator rather than a victim, and how his most difficult season became the turning point that helped him realign his life.BRANDON BURKE:Websites: gettinlostisbeingfound.com and more-than-love.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/gettinlostisbeingfound/FB: @safetobeseenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gettinlostisbeing/YouTube: Safe To Be Seen~ https://youtube.com/@safetobeseenPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/safe-to-be-seen/id1817823527AGELESS FUTURE:Book Comprehensive Labs: https://agelessfuture.com/longevity-labs/FREE copy of The Peptide Blueprint: https://agelessfuture.com/blueprintSign up for future Health Accelerator Challenges calls LIVE! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YZsiUMOzSyqcE8IinC5YEQ#/registrationBooks: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Regan-Archibald/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ARegan%2BArchibaldArticles: https://medium.com/search?q=Regan+ArchibaldLIKE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE:YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@ReganArchibald / https://www.youtube.com/@Ageless.FutureLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regan-archibald-ab70b813Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ageless.future/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgelessFutureHealth/DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Many of the molecules discussed in this video are research compounds and are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for any specific medical use, indication, or condition. They are mentioned only in the context of existing scientific literature and ongoing research and are not being recommended, prescribed, sold, or offered through this video.  This content does not endorse or recommend any specific tests, products, procedures, or treatment protocols.References to our clinic are for general educational context only; investigational or non‑approved products are not available for direct ordering or prescribing based solely on viewing this content.  Do not start, stop, or change any medication, peptide, or supplement based on this video. All medical decisions must be made with a licensed prescribing clinician after a proper evaluation. No provider–patient relationship is created by viewing this content or contacting our clinic.  Regan Archibald is a Licensed Acupuncturist and longevity coach. He is not a medical doctor. Cade Archibald is COO and Co-Founder of Ageless Future, also not a medical doctor. All medical decisions, lab ordering, and prescribing in our clinic are performed only by our licensed medical team (MD, APRN, PA).  Viewers should follow the guidance of their own licensed clinicians and local health authorities regarding diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Nervous system leadership becomes essential when pressure and stress quietly shape team culture. If you feel responsible for the emotional tone of every room, this isn't a leadership flaw. It may be identity-level misalignment, not lack of strength.Most leaders try to fix culture with strategy.But culture is shaped long before strategy is spoken.In this episode, we explore nervous system leadership — not as theory, but as lived practice. If you've ever felt exhausted from carrying the emotional climate of your team, or confused about why tension returns even when results are strong, this conversation will meet you.This episode reinforces a simple truth:You cannot control every nervous system in the room.But you absolutely influence the tone that enters it.This is not about becoming softer.It is about becoming steadier.And steadiness is not passive. It is regulated intensity. Controlled momentum. Grounded authority.In Season 4, we are walking through the Identity-Level Recalibration pathway — moving from recognition, to release, to reclamation, and now to reinforcement. Reinforcement is where awareness becomes pattern. Where hope becomes embodied leadership.In this conversation, we explore:• Why burnout in leadership often stems from over-transmitting urgency• How pressure culture forms through shared stress responses• The difference between implied urgency and stated standards• Why many high-capacity humans became the “thermostat” long before they became leaders• How one embodied pause before entering a room can begin reshaping cultureIdentity-Level Recalibration is not another productivity tactic.It is not performance optimization.It is not a communication hack.If you've ever wondered:Why does my team mirror my stress?Why does culture feel tense even when goals are clear?Why am I tired of being the strongest nervous system in every room?You're not broken.You may simply be reinforcing patterns you learned long before you were leading.Reinforcement is hopeful because culture is responsive. Not instant. But responsive. Consistency builds trust. Steadiness compounds.Today's Micro Recalibration:Before your next interaction, pause and ask, “Am I about to transmit urgency — or steadiness?” Take one full breath. Name expectations clearly. Replace implied pressure with calm clarity.Explore Identity-Level Recalibration → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Learn about The Recalibration Cohort→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes. → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things...

When Change Feels Hard: Understanding “Belief Echoes”In this episode of Think Thursday, Molly revisits a powerful concept at the heart of behavior change—belief echoes. If you've ever told yourself, “Change is just hard for me” or “I'm not someone who sticks with things,” this episode will help you understand what's actually happening in your brain—and why you're not broken.Grounded in neuroscience and mindset work, Molly explains why lasting change isn't about willpower. It's about the thoughts you've practiced for years without realizing it.What You'll Learn1. What a “Belief Echo” IsA belief echo is a thought you've repeated so often that it no longer feels like a thought—it feels like truth.Statements like:“This is just who I am.”“I never follow through.”“I'm not consistent.”These aren't facts. They're rehearsed mental patterns.2. Why Your Brain Protects Limiting BeliefsYour brain is a pattern-recognition machine. It craves familiarity—even when that familiarity is painful. Through confirmation bias, it selectively gathers evidence that supports your existing identity.If you believe you “never stick with things,” your brain will:Highlight every time you quitDownplay or ignore times you followed throughStore that “evidence” to reinforce the beliefIt's not sabotage. It's efficiency.3. The Real Reason Change Feels HardChange feels hard because you're asking your brain to:Let go of a familiar identityBelieve something new before you have proofYou must interrupt an old belief before you have evidence of the new one.That gap is where discomfort lives.4. Change Takes Thinking TimeWe often say “change takes time,” but what it really takes is intentional thinking time.New belief → practiced repeatedly → new feelings → new actions → new results.You don't build evidence first. You build belief first.5. A Practical ExampleOld belief: “I never stick with things.” New thought to practice: “I am learning how to follow through.”That subtle shift:Reduces shameCreates possibilityOpens the door to consistent actionSmall, believable thoughts are how identity shifts begin.The Science Behind ItThis episode reinforces foundational Alcohol Minimalist principles found in Breaking the Bottle Legacy , including:The Behavior Map-Results CycleCognitive behavioral principlesConfirmation bias researchThe Think-Feel-Act frameworkAt its core: Your drinking behavior is never random. It is driven by thought.Key TakeawaysYou are not failing at change.You are experiencing the momentum of well-practiced thoughts.Beliefs are not identity—they are rehearsed sentences.Sustainable change starts with choosing a new sentence on purpose.Your brain can learn a new identity—but only through repetition.Reflection QuestionsWhat sentences about yourself are you reinforcing daily?What belief echo might be quietly driving your drinking?What is one small, believable thought you could begin practicing today?Change begins with noticing the story you're telling about who you are.What belief echo do you suspect might be operating in the background of your drinking right now? ★ Support this podcast ★

Are you wondering how to find peace in a stressed-out world? In this episode, Victoria explores how to experience the peace of God in your mind and body, how to calm your nervous system using Scripture-based practices, and practical steps for emotional regulation that help you live with steadiness and joy.In this powerful episode of the Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast, Victoria invites you to see peace in an entirely new way. Not as the absence of chaos. Not as pretending everything is fine. But as emotional regulation — the ability to calm your nervous system so your spirit can stay anchored.This is Part 4 of the Tending the Inner Garden series, and we're moving into one of the most needed conversations for Christian women today: how to experience the peace of Christ in your body, not just believe it in your head.Victoria unpacks how tending your inner garden requires more than awareness, truth, and hope. It requires stabilization. Because without peace, hope burns out. Without regulation, joy cannot flourish.Through relatable personal stories — including surprising lessons learned on the pickleball court — she reveals how emotional triggers surface in everyday moments. What feels small on the outside often exposes deeper patterns inside. And instead of shaming those reactions, Victoria shows you how to regulate them with gentleness and wisdom.Grounded in Scripture and supported by neuroscience, this episode offers a holistic approach to mental and emotional health. Peace is not passive. It is cultivated. It is practiced. It is protected.If you've ever felt guilty for being anxious…If you've ever wondered why you “know truth” but still feel overwhelmed…If you've been striving for peace instead of tending it…This conversation will meet you right where you are.Peace guards your heart and mind.Hope restores growth.And joy begins to flourish when the soil is stable.It's time to stop striving and start tending.Next up: Tending Joy.

After two long years of being forgotten in prison, everything changes for Joseph in a single day. When Pharaoh's troubling dreams leave Egypt's wisest men speechless, Joseph is suddenly summoned from the dungeon. Instead of promoting himself, he humbly points to God as the source of wisdom and insight. In one breathtaking turn, the prisoner becomes the second most powerful man in Egypt. Joseph's story reminds us that no season of waiting is wasted, and when God moves, He can change everything in a moment. His timing may feel slow, but it is always precise—and perfectly aligned with a purpose bigger than we can see.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is a weekday podcast designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.

The question is: Are you managing the whole thing — or just the part that makes you look good? What changes when you stop hiding your weaknesses — even from yourself? In this episode, we unpack The Whole Ledger Principle: • Insecure men hide flaws. • Arrogant men deny them. • Grounded men account for them. Real confidence isn't pretending you're flawless. It's managing reality. Every man has strengths. Every man has liabilities. The problem isn't weakness — it's weakness unmanaged. We talk about: • Why self-knowledge creates calm • How unacknowledged flaws leak into relationships • The power of saying, “Here's where I'm dangerous — and here's how I manage it.” Your circle doesn't need perfection. It needs predictability. ⸻ Practical: The 3-Line Ledger Take 5 minutes and write: 1. One strength that makes you effective 2. One weakness that makes you dangerous 3. One system you use to manage it Confidence isn't claiming perfection. It's stewarding the whole ledger. That's how we push back chaos. #PushingBackChaos #PBC # HeroesMediaGroup #HMG #WholeLedger #GroundedMen #MasculineLeadership #SelfGovernance #EmotionalMaturity #FaithDrivenMen #GrowthMindset #MenWhoLead #AccountabilityCulture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a body arrives at a hospital morgue without any record of how it got there? In this episode of The Box of Oddities, Kat and Jethro examine a disturbing class of real-world cases involving unidentified bodies that appear in hospital morgues with no paperwork, no chain of custody, and no clear explanation. The episode begins with a firsthand email from a night-shift worker who briefly stepped away from an empty morgue—only to return to find a body placed neatly in the room, as if it had always belonged there. From that moment, the discussion expands into documented incidents across U.S. hospitals and medical examiner offices, where decedents entered official custody before they technically existed in the system. Drawing on acknowledged cases in California and Illinois, professional standards from the National Association of Medical Examiners, and historical precedent, Kat and Jethro explore how modern medical systems quietly normalize these unexplained arrivals by assigning case numbers and moving forward—without ever addressing the moment something appeared where nothing had been before. The episode then shifts to a seemingly unrelated but deeply connected subject: how human societies remember lives at all. Long before databases and paperwork, entire civilizations relied on living memory. Kat and Jethro explore the tradition of griots and other oral historians across West Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia—individuals entrusted with preserving genealogies, histories, and identities entirely through story, music, and performance. Backed by neuroscience research, the episode examines why rhythm and narrative are so effective at preserving memory, even when written records fail. Together, these two topics form a quiet, unsettling question at the heart of the episode: what happens when systems designed to document human existence fall short—and who remembers us when they do? Grounded in documented cases, historical tradition, and modern science, this episode blends true mystery with cultural insight, revealing how bodies can arrive without histories, and histories can survive without bodies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you struggling to decide if you should take action now, or wait for the "perfect" time to launch your career? What if the path to a life you love lies not in waiting, but in betting on yourself and following proven systems? In this high-voltage episode, Steve welcomes Aidan Licata, National Executive of the Year at YEAA and a record-breaking student entrepreneur, for an exclusive look at how mindset, discipline, and real-world action create surprising results. From extreme ownership to the art of choosing your circle, Aidan Licata shares battle-tested frameworks for winning, whether you're a rookie manager or aspiring leader. This is more than advice; it's a call to action for anyone ready to break out of average and build a story worth telling. Don't miss the deep truth bombs and actionable steps that could save you from years of regret. Tune in now for the strategies and inspiration you won't find anywhere else.     Timestamped Highlights [00:00] – The raw truth behind a student's life-changing business journey [00:03] – Why betting on yourself feels terrifying and why Aidan did it anyway [00:07] – "I failed fast"—The hidden power of embracing struggle and learning quickly [00:09] – Panic, laziness, and self-betrayal: Are you sabotaging your own victory? [00:13] – Extreme ownership: The Navy SEAL mindset that beats excuses every time [00:16] – How "choosing your circle" really determines your future (and your mindset) [00:21] – Failure as fuel: Aidan's unconventional take on why chasing mistakes unlocks growth [00:26] – Blunt accountability, real goal setting, and why most interns miss the mark [00:34] – High-impact compartmentalization: Winning at business and at life with focus [00:36] – Why waiting for the right time is a myth (and the daring shortcut to action)     About the Guest Aidan Licata is the National Executive of the Year at Young Entrepreneurs Across America (YEAA), known for leading rookie managers to record-breaking results and running a $440K student painting business while still in college. Grounded in a finance and accounting education at Bowling Green State University, Aidan has mastered the art of coaching, mindset transformation, and leadership under pressure, making him a sought-after mentor for aspiring young entrepreneurs

It's incredibly orienting to discover that when we say “yes” to Jesus, we are now part of a great campaign—one that's already in motion—to help overthrow evil, restore the human heart, and fix God's universe. This wildly beautiful invitation, however, isn't secondary. It takes priority over our personal plans and priorities. As this series concludes, John, Blaine, and Allen reveal practices for staying grounded in the larger story, ways that God is at work in the world today, and how the unseen realm dramatically impacts our lives. Keywords: Christian, Podcast, Grounding, Spiritual Warfare_______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppWatch on YouTubeThe stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here.More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App