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Yo Quiero Dinero: A Personal Finance Podcast For the Modern Latina
Let's talk about the conversation that sends me over the edge every single time: the gender pay gap, and what it REALLY costs women of color. This week I'm joined by Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families, to break down what's actually driving the gap (spoiler: it's not "women's choices"), why the national averages hide what's happening to Latinas and Black women specifically, and what policy changes could put real money back in our pockets. We get into the wealth gap math (we're talking a MILLION dollars over a career, mi gente), the motherhood penalty, why DEI rollbacks are making things worse, and what you can actually do right now if you find out you're getting paid less than your coworker.WE GET INTO:00:00 — Intro: Why we're still talking about the pay gap in 202602:15 — What are we actually measuring when we say "pay gap"?04:17 — Debunking the "it's just women's choices" myth06:37 — The real numbers: 76 cents, 54 cents, and what the average hides08:24 — Why education alone doesn't close the gap10:35 — The unpaid care work baked into how workplaces are built11:47 — The wealth gap: what losing $900K–$1M actually looks like13:23 — Finding power in a hopeless-feeling conversation16:27 — The motherhood penalty, explained19:46 — Why so many moms are choosing entrepreneurship instead20:38 — Black and Latina moms as breadwinners22:40 — Do salary transparency laws actually work?23:57 — What to do if you find out you're underpaid26:28 — How DEI rollbacks are showing up in real workplaces30:24 — The "trad wife" pushback and what it means for women's choices35:06 — Jocelyn's 3 policy wishes for women's financial security37:17 — State level wins and what's next39:54 — Grounding policy in your actual paycheck43:15 — What you can do right now, no Congress required48:00 — What gives Jocelyn hope51:23 — How to support the National Partnership for Women & FamiliesKEY TAKEAWAYS:→ Latinas earn closer to 54 cents for every dollar paid to men, and the gap widens further when you break it down by race and part-time status.→ Education alone won't close this gap; the same degree, same experience, and there's still a pay gap. This is systemic, not individual.→ Black women lose an estimated $900K over a 40 year career because of the pay gap. For Latinas, that number can hit $1M.→ Motherhood changes everything financially. Moms who step out of the workforce to care for kids come back behind, and most never fully catch up.→ Caregiving is invisible labor with a real cost. Workplaces were built around a male default that assumes someone else, usually women, will handle caregiving for free.→ DEI rollbacks aren't just political theater, they're making it "safer" for employers to avoid hiring women and people of color, and harder to document discrimination at all.→ Salary transparency actually works. Posting pay ranges and banning salary history questions closes gaps faster than you'd think.→ You have options if you find a pay gap. Document it, talk to HR, and know that local civil rights and know your rights organizations exist for exactly this.→ State policy is already working. Comprehensive paid leave, universal pre-K, and childcare caps are already law in some states, and they're the blueprint for what's possible nationally.CONNECT WITH JOCELYN:
Can't sit still? Perfect.This meditation isn't asking you to. Put in your headphones, start walking, and get out of your head and back into where you actually are.No mat. No perfect silence. No pretending your brain isn't busy.Just walk.Send us Fan MailHow Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story: Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comFor those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...
Support the show to get full episodes, full archive, and join the Discord community. The Transmitter is an online publication that aims to deliver useful information, insights and tools to build bridges across neuroscience and advance research. Visit thetransmitter.org to explore the latest neuroscience news and perspectives, written by journalists and scientists. Read more about our partnership. Sign up for Brain Inspired email alerts to be notified every time a new Brain Inspired episode is released. To explore more neuroscience news and perspectives, visit thetransmitter.org. Andrea Gambarotto is a postdoctoral philosopher and researcher at the University of Luxembourg. He is an expert in the philosophy of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, most commonly known as Hegel. More recently he has been studying the relation between some of Hegel's ideas and those of modern theoretical biology regarding questions of autonomy and agency. Andrea argues that, where Immanuel Kant believed we should explain biological stuff and inanimate stuff the same way- via mechanistic explanations, Hegel believed to explain the biological stuff, we should leverage the fact the biological organisms have intrinsic purpose… agency. And, Hegel's approach is in line with what's called the enactive approach in cognitive science, which has a long history and continues to thrive. Andrea explains all of that during our discussion. One reason I invited Andrea on is because these issues get the heart of what some of us care about, which is, what are the differences and similarities between our natural intelligence and engineered artificial intelligence? Why should we care about those differences? A large language model isn't alive, but does it have a mind? Should we call what it does cognition? What are the relations between life, mind, cognition, intelligence, consciousness? Those kinds of questions. We even discuss why the famed octopus might be really intelligent but not conscious. Andrea Gambarotto Gambarotto papers Enactivism and the Hegelian stance on intrinsic purposiveness Body plan organization and the evolution of conscious agency Blog: Dialectical Systems Papers also mentioned Weber & Varela 2002: Life after Kant: Natural purposes and the autopoietic foundations of biological individuality. Mossio & Bich 2014: What makes biological organisation teleological? Bechtel & Bich & 2021: Grounding cognition: heterarchical control mechanisms in biology. Pessoa 2026: Beyond networks: Toward adaptive models of biological complexity. Levins 1998: Dialectics and Systems Theory. Barandiaran & Moreno 2006: On What Makes Certain Dynamical Systems Cognitive: A Minimally Cognitive Organization Program. Books mentioned Linguistic Bodies: The Continuity between Life and Language Radical Embodied Cognitive Science An Evolutionary Story of Agency 0:00 - Intro 7:51 - Intrinsic and extrinsic purposiveness 14:39 - Hegel, Kant, and autonomy 28:07 - Constraint closure and enactivism 35:13 - How Hegel and Enactivitsm agree 43:58 - Dialectics 57:44 - Brain activity and enactivism 1:20:02 - Heidegger and cognitive science 1:26:59 - Artificial intelligence and Hegel 1:29:15 - Mind agency decoupling 1:43:38 - Evolution of conscious agency 1:52:42 - Heterarchy via McCulloch
Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante has spent his life around animals that have constant access to food and never eat themselves into obesity or liver disease, and he argues that what humans do traces back to the one thing we have spent a century engineering out of our lives. Gary and Forrest get into why the aggressive pursuit of comfort may be what is aging you fastest. CLICK HERE TO BECOME GARY'S VIP!: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Get Forrest Galante's book, “Still Alive”: https://bit.ly/468EVep Listen to “Forrest Galante” on all your favorite platforms! YouTube: https://bit.ly/4AhvZRMSpotify: https://bit.ly/3SOTC3e Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gIpEa9 Connect with Forrest Galante Website: https://bit.ly/4xVy4ks YouTube: https://bit.ly/4xiLc1X Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iSgWYi Facebook: https://bit.ly/4iY2e1Q TikTok: https://bit.ly/4A8itQq X: https://bit.ly/4zXjLxz Thank you to our partners A-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: http://bit.ly/4kek1ij AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD AIRES: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/4a3Duze BAJA GOLD: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp CYMBIOTIKA: “BRECKACYM30” FOR 30% OFF: https://bit.ly/4tjyluP GENETIC METHYLATION TEST (UK ONLY): https://bit.ly/48QJJrk GENETIC TEST (USA ONLY): https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 GOPUFF: GET YOUR FAVORITE SNACK!: https://bit.ly/4obIFDC H2TABS: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S PEPTUAL: “TUH10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4mKxgcn SNOOZE: LET'S GET TO SLEEP!: https://bit.ly/4pt1T6V WHOOP: JOIN & GET 1 FREE MONTH!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo X: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps 00:00 - Intro of Show 05:09 - Hardwired for indulgence 19:24 - Nature disconnection and chronic illness 21:10 - Artificial light, screens, and filtered air 21:36 - Grounding and red blood cell clumping 23:40 - How much nature you actually need 27:50 - Seed oils reaching remote tribes 29:29 - Sedentary living and the pursuit of comfort 31:38 - Why we now simulate discomfort 32:28 - Grass-fed, pasture-raised and free-range 47:01 - Diving with the squid in chainmail 01:07:00 - Conditioned to fear the natural world 01:10:41 - What it means to be an ultimate human Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions. Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation. Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Before you move, take a moment to arrive.In this bonus episode, Caroline, from Episode 199, walks us through a simple grounding setup you can use before beginning your physical Yoga practice. Before your first Downward Dog, Sun Salutation or Chaturanga, Caroline invites you to create a little space between you and the rest of your day and the time you're about to spend of your mat.Because sometimes the most important part of your practice is how you arrive. Send us Fan MailHow Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story: Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comFor those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...
Send Us a Message!Badassery isn't a vibe. It's a practiced relationship with your own energy, your body, and your boundaries. We get real about what it looks like to move from years of people pleasing, second-guessing, and overgiving into a grounded “unfuckwithable” steadiness that still stays heart-open and human.In this episode we'll explore:
This energy update includes essential spiritual guidance to support you on your healing journey. It includes a meditation focus to inspire your positive mindset & enhance your manifesting & prosperity work. I include an overview of the dominant energetic influences at play, and explore ways we can overcome any challenges.Enjoying Mayastar? There's much, much more! Explore over 100 attunement-based energy healing courses at https://www.mayastar.net & enjoy my latest mystical musings at https://www.blog.mayastar.net
Are you feeling a major shift in your spiritual journey and wondering why previous approaches aren't working the same way anymore?As we navigate this massive collective transition and anchor higher frequencies, many lightworkers and starseeds are finding that the game has fundamentally changed. If you are experiencing intensified ascension symptoms, emotional triggers, or feeling called to step into a deeper level of alignment, there is a critical adjustment you need to make right now.In this episode, we explore the essential pivot every lightworker must make to align with New Earth timelines, handle energetic density effectively, and truly hold space for the collective awakening.Topics Covered in This Energy Update:• Manifesting New Earth & 5D consciousness• The evolving role of lightworkers and starseeds• Navigating spiritual awakening & ascension symptoms• Overcoming energetic resistance, triggers, and density• Grounding higher frequencies into physical alignment✨ Upcoming Mini-Seminar on Timeline Shifts:Ready to go deeper into navigating and anchoring higher timelines? Check out the link below to learn more and reserve your spot for the upcoming mini-seminar:
In today's conversation I have the honor of speaking to reoccurring guest and friend of the show, Nina Bettinger. Nina and I explore the wisdom and knowing on how to do life (even in very challenging external situations) once we see what is true and what can never be true (the making stuff up machine of our personal mind) and what never changes (our grounding and inner resilience) that is our essential nature. About Nina Bettinger Nina (www.mindspringmentoring.com) helps people access their innate well-being, naturally and easily as they discover the link between our thoughts and our feelings. Learning how we function psychologically opens us up to insight and deeper understanding of ourselves and those around us. It allows us access to a deeper wisdom that can help us move through life more gracefully and authentically. Life sometimes feels easy and other times it can feel hard. Nina helps make sense of why this changes and how to increase the times that it feels easy. Nina realizes everyone has perfect well-being. It can never be lost or broken, it just gets covered up by insecure thinking. Once people start to see their thinking for what it is, it loses its power. The simplicity of seeing your well-being and knowing it can't get taken away is healing and immensely powerful.
Balance essential oil is such a wonderful blend that is created to not only help us with stress relief, focus, and feeling more connected. It gets to be so much deeper than that. This episode is dedicated to Balance essential oil, and we can't wait for you to learn more ways to utilize this oil for your physical and emotional wellness. Balance essential oil is such a wonderful blend that is created to not only help us with stress relief, focus, and feeling more connected. It gets to be so much deeper than that. This episode is dedicated to Balance essential oil, and we can't wait for you to learn more ways to utilize this oil for your physical and emotional wellness. Also..... Get this Book! Link for Essential Emotions book. You need it. https://aromatools.com/collections/frontpage/products/essential-emotions-14th-edition The Essential Life book here https://essentiallife.com/product/essential-life-10th-edition/ If this episode touched something in your heart, just know you don't have to walk through it alone. This is the kind of emotional healing work we support our clients through, and we'd be honored to walk alongside you when you're ready. Book with Vicki: https://vickilebrilla.com/coaching Book with Sarah: https://sarahsepos.com/coaching Scoop of the Day Lots of Diffuser Blends to try 4 Balance 4 Serenity 3 Balance 4 Wild Orange 4 Balance 5 Citrus Bliss Roller Bottle 5mL 8 Balance 4 Black Spruce 4 Copaiba 4 Frankincense #BalanceOil #EssentialOils #EssentialOilBenefits #EssentialOilsForEmotions #EmotionalWellness #EmotionalBalance #Grounding #Grounded #StressSupport #StressRelief #Focus #MentalClarity #FeelingScattered #FeelingConnected #EmotionalConnection #MindBodyConnection #EssentialOilEducation #Aromatherapy #NaturalWellness #doTERRA #doTERRAEssentialOils Hi friends, don't forget to leave us a review, your feedback is always welcome, and helps this podcast reach more ears. Join us in our New Facebook Community! Connect on Instagram Book with Vicki: https://vickilebrilla.com/coaching Book with Sarah: https://sarahsepos.com/coaching We upload a brand new videos every week here on YouTube. Want to learn more about us? Visit theessentialoilscoop.com Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our podcast so you will be notified every time we upload a brand new episode. Leave us a review as well, your feedback is always welcome. Also opt-in to our newsletter at https://theessentialoilscoop.com/newsletter If you have any questions or have subject ideas you would like us to cover please email us at theessentialoilscoop@gmail.com Disclaimer: Welcome to The Essential Oil Scoop Podcast. We want to remind our listeners that the information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of essential oils is a personal choice and should be done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals and cannot diagnose, treat, or prescribe any medical condition. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any essential oils or making changes to your healthcare routine. Any information or opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any particular organization. Thank you for listening.
Why Do I Feel Anxious When I Finally Stop? — A 10-Minute Meditation for the Post-Stress Crash | Alternate Nostril Breathing You got through it — the week, the deadline, the thing you were dreading. You held it together the entire way, and nobody watching would have guessed how much it cost you. And then you sat down, and it all arrived: the dread with no subject, the heart going for no reason. If you've ever wondered why everyone else looks forward to stopping while stopping makes you feel worse, nothing is wrong with you.In Anchored, you choose your own session length — 3, 5, or 20 minutes, whatever you can tolerate — because being told to sit quietly for half an hour when stillness is the thing that sets you off isn't kindness, it's a dare. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett, today's episode explains why anxiety needs a gap to appear in — while you're busy, your nervous system runs on adrenaline and purpose, and it simply doesn't register as anxious. It's only once the last thing is done, and there's suddenly nothing between you and yourself, that everything you've been outrunning all week catches up in one go. We use alternate nostril breathing to give the thinking part of the brain a small, harmless job while the nervous system quietly slows down. ⏱️ Time Chapters* 00:00 – Cold open: you got through it, and then it all arrived* 00:51 – Channel open & choosing your own session length in Anchored* 01:48 – Why anxiety needs a gap to appear in* 02:32 – Breathing: alternate nostril breathing* 05:16 – Grounding: you gave it somewhere gentle to stand* 05:32 – Deepening: a warm golden light* 05:56 – Today's Gentle Affirmations* 07:11 – I am safe, I am here* 08:14 – Three Daily Caring Tips* 09:04 – Coming back, stretch and open your eyes* 09:37 – Outro: this is not weakness, it's a homecoming
In today's episode, I diving into the wild ride that is Fall. If you're feeling thrown off by all the new expenses and busy schedules… same here. In this episode, I'm sharing grounding practices that actually help, both with your money and your mindset. I'm sharing simple habits like weekly check-ins, jotting down a note or two about your finances, tiny rituals to reset, and giving yourself permission to pivot when things don't go as planned. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you loved this episode, please take a moment to follow, rate, or review Money Isn't Scary — it helps more women find these much-needed conversations. You can also find me here:
The Afro Druid Practice of Grounded Calm: Stepping out of mental tailspins and body tension through breathwork, pool water therapy, wrist and ankle rotations, and gentle, mindful movement. Absurd Realities in Douglas Adams's Mostly Harmless: Reflecting on forgotten missions, running from past identities, and how attempting to outrun old data across the galaxy mirrors everyday human burnout. Global eSIM Scams & Tech Vigilance: Examining the international illegal eSIM and banking fraud crackdown, highlighting the dangers of digital loopholes and the critical need to secure personal perimeters. Bravo Breakdown & Monday Night Live Dynamics: Dissecting the fallout surrounding Shamea Morton Mwangi, Todd Tucker's production drama, and Claudia Jordan's clash over Porsha Williams choosing silence over performative sympathy. Key Takeaways When past boundaries have been burned, choosing quiet neutrality over performative engagement is completely valid. Digital infrastructure requires active due diligence—protect your accounts, information, and personal access points. You cannot outrun unresolved history simply by changing environments; starting over does not mean starting from zero. Mindfulness is not a performance—softening the jaw, dropping the shoulders, and tuning in to the breath restore presence. Stay Connected & Explore More Connect with the community, explore boutique rewards, grab freshly roasted coffee, and find the latest reading lists:
Everything Is Too Much Right Now — A 10-Minute Meditation for Overwhelm | 4-7-8 Breathing & The Torch Everything is too much right now — the messages, the list, the things you haven't done yet, the things you haven't even started. For the next ten minutes, none of it needs you. Just this. If overwhelm hits you midday, the Instant Calm session in the Anchored app is there in seconds, no waiting, no logging in — and for the price of a large coffee, $5.99 gets you a full month of the ad-free app and everything in it. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett, today's session opens with 4-7-8 breathing before offering a simple new way to picture an overwhelmed mind: not a mountain to move all at once, but a dark room lit by a single torch. You were never meant to light the whole room. You just move the beam to one thing — this one breath, this one cup of tea — and let everything else wait quietly in the dark for its turn. ⏱️ Time Chapters* 00:00 – Cold open: everything is too much right now* 00:22 – Channel open & Anchored Instant Calm* 00:44 – Breathing: 4-7-8, three rounds* 03:06 – Why overwhelm feels unbearable* 03:49 – The torch in a dark room* 04:35 – One small task, then be kind to yourself* 04:57 – Today's Gentle Affirmations* 06:54 – Affirmations, second pass* 08:02 – Three Daily Caring Tips* 08:47 – Grounding: come back into the room* 09:39 – Outro & be kind
I review Ben Greenfield's magnum opus book "Boundless," exploring advanced Biohacking techniques, longevity strategies, and the importance of integrating ancient wisdom with modern science. In this deep dive, I share over 30 practical tips and critical insights to optimize your health and lifespan.I'm something of a superfan of Ben Greenfield, and I do enthusiastically recommend Boundless, but I've got some criticisms...04:22 Memory Hacks: SuperMemo and Mnemonics10:43 Nootropics vs Smart Drugs18:49 Resistance Training and Mitochondrial Rejuvenation24:38 Reproductive Health and Longevity29:23 Critical Review of 'Boundless' and Sponsorships37:58 Grounding and Earthing for Health45:19 Heart Rate Variability and Stress Management50:36 Diet, Red Meat, and Nutrients51:03 Psychedelics and Alternative Approaches58:25 Biohacking Tech and Devices01:07:55 Quantify Thyself: Lab Tests and Biomarkers01:12:12 Faith, Spirituality, and Longevity01:15:31 Proverbs 3 and Wisdom for Health01:20:26 Final Thoughts and RecommendationsFor everything mentioned here, read: Boundless
I Need to Calm Down — A 10-Minute Meditation for Anxiety & Panic | Extended Exhale Breathing If you've just thought the words "I need to calm down" — stop. Don't do anything else yet. Just stay right here for a second. Your heart might be racing, your chest might feel tight, your mind might be moving too fast to catch — and for the next ten minutes, none of that needs fixing straight away.If you need this again later, Anchored's Instant Calm session is there any time, no waiting: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett, today's session uses a gentle, longer-exhale breathing pattern before reframing anxious sensations through the idea of an alarm system: loud, real, and impossible to ignore — but a signal, not a verdict. It's a short reminder that a racing heart or tight chest means you're uncomfortable, not in danger, and that those aren't the same thing. ⏱️ Time Chapters* 00:00 – Cold open: if you've just thought "I need to calm down"* 00:40 – Channel open & Anchored Instant Calm* 01:03 – Breathing: the longer exhale* 02:04 – Your alarm system: a signal, not a verdict* 03:32 – Stepping out of the loop* 03:51 – Grounding: you are here* 04:17 – Today's Gentle Affirmations* 06:22 – Affirmations, second pass* 08:03 – Three Daily Caring Tips* 08:47 – Coming back, stretch and open your eyes* 09:26 – Outro & be kind
Bridging The Gap Between "Trying To Sleep" And "Actually SleepingBridging The Gap Between "Trying To Sleep" And "Actually Sleeping Host: "We're talking about the science of sleep today. Most people think of sleep as 'down time,' but--you argue-- it's actually a high-performance 'reset.' What's really happening under the hood when we hit that 7 to 8-hour mark?" Guest: Important Medical Disclaimer: Please understand that I am not a doctor. I have absolutely no medical training. The protocols listed below are based entirely on my personal experience and my own independent study of longevity practices. These methods have worked wonders for me, every person is different. You must do your own due diligence and consult with your physician before attempting to use any of these protocols to ensure they are safe for your specific medical history. Guest: Getting 7 to 8 hours of high-quality sleep each night is the ultimate biological reset for your body. During these hours... The brain: Flushes out toxins
Balance is a key part of life if we want to continue to grow and reach our goals. Details are important but must not become more important than the big picture.Key Takeaways:Focus on health fundamentals — movement, sleep, hydration, whole-food nutrition, and stress reduction — before obsessing over minor details.Neglecting major health pillars in favor of minor details can cause unseen damage and derail long-term progress.Balancing priorities is essential; sacrificing sleep to exercise more, for example, is counterproductive.Mentors and coaches can help redirect focus from time-consuming minor details to high-impact fundamentals.Being "busy" with details does not equal making meaningful progress toward health goals. Visit ConfidenceThroughHealth.com to find discounts to some of our favorite products.Follow me via All In Health and Wellness on Facebook or Instagram.Find my books on Amazon: No More Sugar Coating: Finding Your Happiness in a Crowded World and Confidence Through Health: Live the Healthy Lifestyle God DesignedProduction credit: Social Media Cowboys
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In this episode, I turn to an editorial I published in June in the Utah News Dispatch—a piece that speaks directly to the lived experience of Latter‑day Saint women. We are disciples of Jesus Christ, and our discipleship requires ethical steadiness, moral courage, and the willingness to speak truth with love. As I read the editorial, I'll pause after some chunks to share the spiritual impressions and gospel‑centered reflections that feel important for covenant women today. Why ethical grounding still matters in a world that feels upside down • Utah News Dispatch
Could the constant planning, analyzing, tracking, and problem-solving you do to get pregnant actually be keeping you disconnected from the body you're trying so hard to support?If you've done everything “right” eating clean, tracking your cycle, taking supplements, following recommendations and you're still not pregnant or struggling to stay pregnant, the missing piece may not be another strategy to add to your list. This episode explores how constantly living in your head can reflect a nervous system state that keeps you in high alert, and why reconnecting with your body may be an important part of your fertility journey.By listening to this episode, you'll learn...-Why living in your head can be more than a personality trait and how it relates to your nervous system state.-How reconnecting with your body complements the work of breaking the high-achieving habit of overriding your body's signals.-A simple three-step, under-three-minute grounding practice you can use daily to cultivate a greater sense of internal safety and connection with your body.Press play to learn the three-minute grounding practice you can start using today to get out of your head, reconnect with your body, and support the internal conditions your fertility needs.
In this podcast episode, Dr. Brandon Crawford, a chiropractor with training in functional neurology, discusses his work combining functional neurology with photomedicine/photobiomodulation, describing an early pediatric case where laser use appeared to spur unexpected brain development. He explains why some lasers may worsen symptoms (e.g., seizures) due to beam “hot spots,” wavelength energy, and dosing factors such as frequency and duty cycle, emphasizing that light is “information” and not always about increasing ATP. The conversation highlights foundational health strategies—sunlight, grounding, deuterium-depleted water, cold exposure, and reducing screens/non-native EMFs—sharing a case where these improved a child's labs and heavy metal burden. Crawford outlines a developmental functional neurology framework (sensory mapping, primitive reflexes, muscle spindle “conversion,” spinal cord/motor neuron involvement) and discusses PANS/PANDAS as autoimmune encephalitis, focusing on neuroimmune imbalance and individualized treatment that may include targeted activation, nuanced photobiomodulation, and regenerative options like extracellular vesicles, VSEL procedures, and patented Dezawa MUSE cells. He also notes rising neurodegeneration possibly linked to geomagnetic shifts and the South Atlantic Anomaly, and provides ways to contact his clinic and options for telehealth versus intensives.— Connect with Dr Brandonhttps://www.drbrandoncrawford.com/https://www.instagram.com/bcrawforddc/Neurosolution Center of Austinhttps://www.neurosolutionatx.com/https://www.instagram.com/neurosolutionatx/https://www.facebook.com/neurosolutionatx528i Laserhttps://528innovations.com/https://www.instagram.com/528innovations/_________Sponsored By:VIVARAYS -Go to https://vivarays.com/sarah and use code SARAH at checkout. Get back in sync with your own rhythm, one sunset at a time._________Timestamp:00:00 Laser Hotspots Problem01:19 Podcast Intro and Disclaimer03:43 Dr Crawford Background08:17 Why Avant Felt Too Much11:11 Light as Information17:02 Foundations Before Detox24:50 Functional Neurology Framework32:29 Geomagnetic Health Concerns34:15 Grounding and Sunlight Tools34:57 Therapy Upgrades TMS PEMF37:43 Screens EMFs and Social Connection42:07 PANS PANDAS Family Journey43:25 Functional Neurology Approach01:02:00 Care Options and Wrap Up——— This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!________________________________________Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resourcesCheck out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/coursesMy free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes:https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJIFree Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinarGet Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free - https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
What if the success you've been chasing is actually costing you your peace? In this episode of The Growth Now Movement, I sit down with human performance specialist and coach Jennifer Watson to talk about what happens when outward success looks great on paper, but internally you're exhausted, disconnected, and stuck in survival mode. Jennifer opens up about a major breaking point during the 2008 financial crash while she was building her physical therapy practice. From the outside, she was successful and earning six figures—but internally, she was miserable. That experience forced her to question what she was really chasing and ultimately led her back to something she had lost along the way: joy. We talk about why so many high performers struggle to slow down, receive, and actually enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create. Jennifer explains how childhood programming, trauma responses, and deeply ingrained beliefs like "I'm not worthy" or "I'm not enough" can quietly drive the behaviors that lead to self-sabotage, burnout, and chronic stress. One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that self-sabotage often isn't some huge, obvious decision. It can show up through tiny behaviors and micro-decisions that happen throughout the day—often without us even realizing what's driving them. Jennifer also shares practical tools for becoming more aware of those patterns, including somatic check-ins, grounding, movement, gratitude, service, and learning how to listen to your body instead of constantly overriding it. We dive into a powerful exercise Jennifer uses to help people think about their legacy: asking yourself what you would want written on your epitaph. It's a simple question, but it can completely change the way you look at your priorities, relationships, work, and the life you're building. We also talk about her concept of looking at what's "over the mountain"—the possibility that exists on the other side of the challenges we're currently facing—and why having the right coaches and community around you can help expose patterns you simply can't see on your own. Jennifer defines success differently than most high achievers. For her, success isn't about eliminating the highs and lows of life. It's about developing the ability to regulate your emotions, stay grounded, and move through whatever life throws at you without losing yourself in the process. And perhaps most importantly, Jennifer reminds us that the goal isn't simply to become more productive, more successful, or more accomplished. It's to actually enjoy the life we're building. If you've been feeling burned out, stuck in your head, disconnected from your body, or like you're constantly chasing the next level without ever feeling fulfilled, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we discuss: Why outward success can still leave you feeling miserable Jennifer's breaking point during the 2008 financial crash The moment she realized she needed to bring fun and joy back into her life How childhood programming can influence adult behavior The connection between trauma, beliefs, and self-sabotage Why high performers struggle with feeling "not enough" How micro-behaviors can reveal deeper patterns The importance of coaches and community The "epitaph" exercise for discovering your legacy What it means to focus on what's "over the mountain" How to use hourly somatic check-ins Grounding, movement, service, receiving, and gratitude Emotional regulation as a definition of success Why learning to receive can be just as important as learning to achieve How to create more peace, joy, and fulfillment without abandoning ambition If this episode resonates with you, subscribe to The Growth Now Movement, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.
September brings a powerful return of focus after the intensity of eclipse season. This is a month of gathering the pieces, integrating what has shifted, and beginning to see more clearly where we are heading next. Grounding is essential. Reinforce your roots, connect with the Earth, and give your body time to settle into a new energetic rhythm. Many may notice their bodies feeling different as we adjust to the significant upgrades and energetic shifts that unfolded throughout the summer. At the same time, synchronicity is on high. Watch for signs, perfectly timed encounters, and unexpected confirmations from Spirit. There is also a beautiful and powerful angelic presence surrounding the collective, reminding us that support is close. Meanwhile, the elite spinning top is beginning to wobble. Old structures and narratives are becoming harder to maintain. September invites us to ground, integrate, observe, and move forward with renewed clarity. Xo G www.avalonspirit.com To secure purchase the recording of the AWAKENING THE SOUL SUMMIT click here!: https://avalonspirit.com/products/awakening-the-soul-summit-may-28-30-2026-whistler-canada To ask your questions to spirit and receive a recording click here! https://avalonspirit.com/collections/personal-journey-guides/products/ginette-biro-readings-copy To learn to read tarot cards click here! https://avalonspirit.com/products/how-to-read-tarot-cards-with-ginette-biro To learn to read oracle cards click here! https://avalonspirit.com/products/the-awakening-and-wisdom-oracle-card-bundle-copy To purchase your own Wisdom of Gaia and Awakening Avalon deck click here: https://avalonspirit.com/products/oracle-cards #avalonspirit #dailyoracle #dailytarot Thanks so much for listening! Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE to spread love and higher consciousness from these messages to more people. For more amazing content, check out: Website: www.avalonspirit.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/avalonspirit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginettebiro.medium Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-ginette-biro-podcast/id1505097658 https://ginettebiro.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0W-63rlYl8mX5edln35gsw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ginettebiro.medium If these messages have inspired you, please give back and Donate today: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G5HYV58ZFPLEQ Ginette Biro Podcast: Are you ready for a divine spiritual journey? Ginette Biro brings insight from the spirit world to you to grow your consciousness and connection to other dimensions. Get ready to live a more meaningful and purpose-filled life. She helps make sense of life within the world of spirit and woo so that you can connect more deeply to your higher self and purpose. She is rare in being both a channeler, medium and having a near-death experience. Ginette channels information about Spirit Guides, Fifth Dimension, Vibrational Frequency, Spirit Guides, Life After Death, Cosmic Consciousness, Higher Self, Parallel Timelines, Energy Portals, Past Lives, Live Channeling, Aliens, Galactic Federation and much more. Check out her Cosmic Consciousness Circle and Lightworker Mentorship Circle for live sessions with Ginette. https://avalonspirit.com/collections/experiences
Chronic back pain that no scan explains? Dimple Jangda sits down with Prof. Dr. Ali Irani — the first sports physiotherapist in the Indian subcontinent and physiotherapist to the Indian cricket team from 1987 to 1997 — to unpack why pain persists, why vitamin deficiencies are so widely missed, and what actually supports a long, mobile life.In this episode, Dimple shares her own diagnosis publicly for the first time: eight episodes of being bedridden with sciatica-like pain, MRIs, X-rays and blood tests that explained nothing — until one question from Dr. Irani led to an HLA-B27 diagnosis and ankylosing spondylitis.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN▪ The one question that changes a pain diagnosis: if pain is worst in the evening it's usually mechanical; if it's worst on waking and eases as you move, it points to something pathological.▪ Why vitamin D and B12 deficiency is so common — Dr. Irani estimates over half of Indians are deficient — and why sunlight alone isn't enough. In a study of eight Mumbai football teams training 3–4 hours daily in the sun, almost all players were still deficient.▪ The missing mineral: without enough magnesium, your body can't hold on to vitamin D3 and B12. Pumpkin seeds and roasted chana are traditional sources.▪ Why standard blood panels don't include D3 and B12 — you have to ask for them.▪ Swimming for spinal conditions, why extension exercises undo a day spent bending forward, and the posture problem behind widespread neck pain.▪ Brain mapping and the five states of mind — delta, theta, alpha, beta, gamma. Athletes recalling their best games measured in alpha; those recalling their worst measured in beta or gamma. Why chanting Om and echo sounds shift you into alpha.▪ Lung capacity and lifespan: why breathing rate correlates with longevity across species, and what pranayama does to vital capacity.▪ Grounding and earthing — why two-pin phone chargers have no earth, and what that means for your nervous system.▪ Flat feet, foot arches and why insoles change posture, knees and spine.▪ Colon health and medication absorption — why cleaning the gut can matter more than increasing a dose.▪ Ice versus heat, cold plunges, pelvic floor health, Indian versus Western toilets and hip replacement rates.▪ Dr. Irani's 40-day no-gossip challenge, and why he believes your relationship with your parents predicts your success.ABOUT DR. ALI IRANIHead of Department, Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Centre, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai. Physiotherapist to the Indian cricket team 1987–1997. Two PhDs, in Sports Medicine and in Anatomy of Body Movement and Dance. Chairperson (International Affairs), Indian Association of Physiotherapists.ABOUT DIMPLE JANGDAAyurvedic health coach, author of Heal Your Gut, Mind & Emotions, and founder of Prana by Dimple. Trained at Harvard in Lifestyle Medicine and at Stanford in Gut Health and the Microbiome.
Episode 122: Somatic trauma release and nervous system healing with guest Jennica Mills.
Your mind might be ready to move on, but your body may still feel like it's on high alert. We're slowing down and doing something practical: a guided nervous system grounding exercise you can use anywhere, especially when divorce stress, co-parenting tension, or a sudden wave of anxiety pulls you out of yourself.I walk you through a simple sequence that helps you orient to the present moment. This kind of somatic practice is small but powerful. When you stop spinning in the past and stop worrying about the future, you create space for emotional regulation, clearer thinking, and self-trust. If you've been trying to “figure it out” in your head and still don't feel safe in your body, this is a gentle way back to now.If you want deeper, lasting change, I also share how to work with me one-on-one. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a quick rating or review so more women can find these tools.To download your FREE "Becoming You Again Podcast Map" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here.Struggling after divorce to get to know yourself? Click here to grab my $7 guide to get started!If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.======================================DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PSYCHOLOGICAL, COUNSELING OR PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE ADVICE. =======================================
In this guided energetic practice, we explore a deep, conscious connection with Earth as a living, sentient being—an ascended master in planetary form. This episode supports grounding into your divine line, opening harmonic communication with Earth, and remembering the unique vibration you were invited here to embody. Through stillness, breath, and intention, the episode introduces a powerful reframing of purpose, service, and vows as acts of resonance rather than obligation. Main Topics Discussed:- Grounding into the body and divine line through breath- Meeting Earth as a conscious, supportive presence- Remembering the vibration you came here to embody- Releasing outdated vows and choosing a resonant vow of service- Gratitude, humility, and a co-creative relationship with Earth Follow along on social media for more insights and updates!
What is the difference between intimacy and eroticism? While many people use the two words interchangeably, Lauren and Trey open this episode by separating them completely. Grounding their definitions in both basic research and clinical framework, they define intimacy as the realm of safety, emotional closeness, and deep trust, while eroticism belongs to the world of sexual arousal, play, fantasy, and vibrant vitality.Through an unfiltered look into their own marriage, Lauren and Trey reveal how true intimacy thrives on holistic acceptance, from sharing vulnerable moments like being taken care of while sick to letting go of the false need for "secrecy" in long-term relationships. They explore the psychology behind why some partners push intimacy away to maintain a false sense of "mystery" or projection, and they dive into the Jungian concept of Shadow Contracts, the rigid, childhood rules we subconsciously write that dictate how we love, protect, and defend ourselves in adult partnerships.Key Takeaways & Concepts Explored:• Intimacy vs. Eroticism: Intimacy equals safety, emotional vulnerability, and deep trust; eroticism equals arousal, play, passion, fantasy, and aliveness.• Referencing Esther Perel's work with Holocaust survivors, Lauren explains how harnessing play, sex, and vitality serves as a profound tool for thriving after trauma.• Privacy vs. Secrecy: Understanding the critical distinction in partnership. Privacy honors sacred individual space (like solo practice or processing ideas), whereas secrecy relies on withholding information that causes detriment or deprives a partner of informed consent.• Childhood Shadow Contracts: Exploring the subconscious "I will never..." promises made in youth. Lauren and Trey break down how these outdated contracts show up as perfectionism, self-directed rage, or defensiveness in primary partnerships.• Rewriting Gender Scripts: A preview into breaking down patriarchal expectations so men can feel safe being cared for and women can be fully championed in their eroticism.Ready to rewrite outdated scripts, build authentic intimacy, and cultivate high-heat eroticism in your relationship?Request your free 15-minute consult at sexedforyou.com/freeconsult.About ThemLauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia, where Lauren owns and operates Sex Ed for You. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, while increasing the possibility of pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination, and violence (World Health Organization).Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples, and families, as well as to the social and economic development of communities and countries (World Health Organization). When individuals are blocked from sexual health, they are often stunted in their ability to develop sensual play, embodied connection, and enjoyment.Learn More & ConnectLearn more about Sex Ed for You: https://www.sexedforyou.comSchedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsultLearn more about partnered communication and relational education on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/Subscribe to the YouTube channel for conversations about sex, partnership, communication, and love: https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcastImportant RemindersThis is not a “how to” podcast, but rather a “how they” podcast. Lauren and Trey share personal experiences, perspectives, and reflections, inviting listeners to learn from what resonates, question what doesn't, and decide what feels aligned for their own lives.Lauren is not a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
EVEN MORE about this episode!What happens when you suddenly begin seeing angels—and realize they may have been there all along? Julie Ryan talks with Rebecca Kastl about the extraordinary night a simple journal entry to God triggered a spiritual awakening she never expected—and changed the way she experienced reality.Within days, Rebecca began seeing luminous light around complete strangers, receiving unmistakable guidance from angels, and having dreams that later came true. But what began as wonder eventually led to years of questioning: Was it really Spirit, or was she imagining it all? Then came a frightening carbon monoxide incident—and an experience Rebecca believes was nothing short of angelic intervention.Rebecca and Julie explore Archangel Michael, guardian angels, prophetic dreams, angel numbers, feathers, pennies, “God bumps,” and the subtle ways Spirit may be communicating with us every day. They also discuss why spiritual awakenings can arrive when we least expect them, how to distinguish intuition from imagination, and what happens when we finally stop dismissing the signs.Guest Biography:Rebecca Kastl is a pediatric speech language pathologist, healer, speaker, and teacher who underwent a life-changing Spiritually Transformative Experience (STE) in her twenties while working on healing from childhood trauma. Her STE started when she spontaneously devoted her life to God while writing in her journal. That night she saw a beautiful light that spoke to her, after which she began seeing light inside everyone, having psychic dreams, viewing alternate timelines of her life, feeling how connected we all are, and sensing and communicating with angels. Rebecca is a former total skeptic with Christian, Jewish, and indigenous influences in her family that helped shape her understanding of her experiences. She now speaks about her experiences on podcasts and at conferences and offers her Sacred Soul sessions to clients around the globe. She is the author of Daily Moments with the Angels: A Year of Messages for Hope and Healing.Episode Chapters:(0:00:00) - The Accidental Mystic and Her Two-Year STE(0:17:00) - Processing the Experience: Skepticism, Grounding, and Alternate Timelines(0:30:49) - Sacred Soul Sessions and the Spirit Team(0:36:08) - Angels in Everyday Life: Signs, Intervention, and Free Will(0:49:45) - Spiritual Healing in Practice and Why We Incarnate➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!
Can't stop replaying a conversation, analysing someone's behaviour, or obsessing over what they really meant? Whether it's an ex, a boss, a friend, or someone else in your life, relational interactions can sometimes take over your entire mind, making it hard to focus on anything else.In this episode, I'm speaking directly to the part of you that is overthinking, spiralling, checking, replaying, and searching for answers. The part of you that feels like you need to figure this person or situation out before you can finally feel okay.As a therapist who has been there too, I offer a soothing, grounding, and honest conversation to help you step out of the mental loop. This isn't about pretending you don't care or forcing yourself to “just move on.” It's about understanding what's happening, calming the obsession, and gently bringing your attention and your power back to where it belongs: with you.If this situation is consuming your thoughts and you're ready to regain control, clarity, and emotional freedom, this episode is for you.Work with Carly AnnJoin NewsletterFollow on Instagram
Why Do I Say Sorry for Everything? — People-Pleasing Anxiety Relief | Guided Meditation with 4-2-6 Breathing If you've ever wondered "why do I say sorry for everything?", from bumping into someone to simply having a feeling, today's guided meditation is for you. Calming Anxiety sits with the quiet, exhausting reflex of chronic apologizing, the fear that if you're agreeable enough, easy enough, small enough, nobody will ever be angry with you. We slow the body first with 4-2-6 breathing, in for four, hold for two, out for six, creating the same small pause Martin often had to teach frightened patients as a paramedic: the space between the trigger and the reaction.For daily support beyond this episode, download Anchored on iOS, with Android arriving in a couple of weeks.
Where Has All My Energy Gone? — High-Functioning Anxiety & Exhaustion Relief | Guided Meditation If you've ever collapsed onto the edge of the bed at the end of a perfectly "fine" day and thought, "where has all my energy gone? I didn't even do anything today," this episode is for you. Calming Anxiety sits with the exhaustion of high-functioning anxiety, the quiet cost of holding everything together while everyone else sees someone coping just fine. We slow the body first with the extended exhale, four counts in and eight counts out, gently unwinding the shallow, high-chest breathing that builds up during a long day of performing calm, the same kind of over-breathing Martin worked with often on ambulance call-outs as a paramedic.For daily support beyond this episode, download Anchored on iOS, with Android arriving in a couple of weeks.
Itinerary: 00:00:00 - 00:46:34 Intro+Anti-AI+Questionaire 00:46:34 - 01:29:00 Anti-Utopianism 01:29:00 - END The Left Page Book Club™ Join us next Lets Prattle where we will continue the book club with the Shadow of the Torturer by Gene Wolfe, where we will discuss chapter 1 to 13! Frank's sources: BLAIM, Artur. Anti-utopia. In: MARKS, Peter; WAGNER-LAWLOR, Jennifer A.; VIEIRA, Fátima (ed.) The Palgrave Handbook of Utopian and Dystopian Literatures. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2022. p. 39-51. CURTIS, Claire P. Ambiguous Choices: Skepticism as a Grounding for Utopia. In: DAVIS, Laurence; STILLMAN, Peter (Ed.) The New Utopian Politics of Ursula K. Le Guin's The Dispossessed. New York: Lexington Books, 2005. p. 265-282. DAVIS, Laurence. Isaiah Berlin, William Morris, and the Politics of Utopia. Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy, v. 3, n. 2-3, p. 56-86, 2000. JAMESON, Fredric. The Antinomies of Postmodernity. The Seeds of Time. New York: Columbia University Press, 1994. p. 1-73.
This discussion explored the free offer of the gospel in Reformed theology, beginning with Bunyan's portrait of the "grave person" in The Pilgrim's Progress, whose posture of pleading with men visualizes the minister's role as a passionate herald of divine mercy. Grounding this stance in historical Reformed orthodoxy, we examined how 17th-century Puritan John Howe and 19th-century theologian R. L. Dabney demonstrated that God's indiscriminate offer of salvation is entirely sincere and fully compatible with His immutable, sovereign decree of election. Furthermore, we examined Arthur W. Pink's defense of human responsibility alongside divine sovereignty, before concluding with the refutation of hyper-Calvinist views (such as those of Herman Hoeksema and the Protestant Reformed Churches) by John Murray and R. L. Dabney, who showed that using doctrines like Divine Simplicity or Impassibility to deny God's genuine compassionate desire for the repentance of all sinners misconstrues confessional definitions, replacing biblical revelation with rationalistic speculation.
Why Do I Feel Dizzy? — Anxiety-Induced Lightheadedness Relief | Guided Meditation with 4-4-8 Breathing If the floor has ever seemed to tilt beneath you, or the room's gone soft and swimming for no reason at all, today's guided meditation is for you. Calming Anxiety sits with anxiety-induced dizziness, the frightening, light-headed feeling that convinces you something is medically wrong, when the real cause may simply be anxious breathing. We slow the body first with 4-4-8 breathing (in for four, hold for four, and a long, slow exhale for eight), a technique Martin has used often as a paramedic kneeling beside people who were certain they were about to collapse. For daily support beyond this episode, download Anchored on iOS, with Android arriving next month.
Wake Me Up - Guided morning mindfulness, meditation, and motivation
A 15-minute guided morning meditation to open your eyes to the miracles already in your life, and to invite even more of them in. This practice uses gratitude, wonder, and abundance to shift not just your morning, but your whole life. This meditation offers: - Grounding breathwork to settle your body and quiet your mind - A guided reflection on the everyday miracles of simply being alive...your breath, your senses, your ability to dream - A heart-opening practice to recognize the miracles that have already blessed your life - A visualization inviting new miracles and abundance into your future - Positive affirmations to seal your mindset in wonder, gratitude, and abundance Listen to this every day as part of your morning routine. And be sure to listen all the way through...the full journey from breath to gratitude to affirmation is what creates the shift. The more consistently you return to this practice, the more naturally wonder, gratitude, and abundance become part of who you are. #meditation #morningmeditation #miracles Check out the Wake Me Up Mindset Coach app: http://studio.com/wakemeup. You get: Full Access to the WMU catalog; a personal growth plan based on my guidance and coaching; simple, daily tasks (5-10 minutes a day) to guide you through your own personal transformation; your plan evolves with you as you and your life change. It's the most effective way to digest the content in Wake Me Up for creating personal change! Get ad-free access to the entire WMU catalog + bonus content by joining the WMU Premium Feed. Grab a 7-day free trial of Wake Me Up premium: https://goodpeoplestuff.supercast.com/ About Wake Me Up Wake Me Up is the # 1 guided morning routine podcast. Our guided morning wake ups offer affirmations, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and motivation specifically designed to help you get out of bed and start your day with a positive mindset. Stop pressing the snooze button all morning long, and turn on an episode of Wake Me Up instead. You will be happier and more successful at everything in life because of it! I make this channel to serve you. Part of that is creating tools like journals and courses to dive deeper into certain topics, all of which you can find here: https://stan.store/goodpplstuff Follow Wake Me Up on Youtube - Spotify - Apple Podcasts - Amazon - Podchaser Say hi or request an episode at www.wakemeuppodcast.com/contact. See visual guides for the yoga and stretches in WMU episodes at www.wakemeuppodcast.com/stretches. **Only partake in the physical movements suggested in Wake Me Up episodes if you are physically able and in safe surroundings. All movements are done at the individual's own risk. Be safe, and always consult a doctor if you have any questions or concerns.** Have a wonderful day
Vince Fakhoury Horn introduces Mindful Intuitive Movement, the bottom-up practice he built from years of letting his body teach him how to move—the ChiRunning focuses that give the thinking mind something small to hold, the day his body refused the cushion and won, and why the only injury this practice ever gave him came from moving with aggression.
Wake Me Up - Guided morning mindfulness, meditation, and motivation
This 5 minute affirmations session is built entirely for positive thinking: short, powerful "I AM" statements designed to shift your mindset and carry a hopeful tone into whatever's ahead.Most people let circumstances decide their mood... a bad night's sleep, a rough commute, one stressful text, and the tone is set before they've had a say in it. This episode flips that. Five focused minutes to consciously choose positivity and optimism before anything else gets the chance to. Control your positive energy, and your life will benefit from it.Inside this episode, you'll find affirmations covering:- Core positive-mindset statements: I am positive, hopeful, radiant, calm- Choosing joy and seeing the good, even before it's obvious- Growth mindset: turn setbacks and challenges into growth- Radiating good energy and spreading it to others- Grounding in gratitude, presence, and self-worthPlay this whenever you need a quick reset... first thing in the morning, between meetings, before a hard conversation, or any moment negativity starts creeping in. Listen all the way through and let each line land. The more consistently you return to it, the more naturally positive thinking becomes your default.#affirmations #positiveaffirmations #positivethinking Check out the Wake Me Up Mindset Coach app: http://studio.com/wakemeup. You get: Full Access to the WMU catalog; a personal growth plan based on my guidance and coaching; simple, daily tasks (5-10 minutes a day) to guide you through your own personal transformation; your plan evolves with you as you and your life change. It's the most effective way to digest the content in Wake Me Up for creating personal change! Get ad-free access to the entire WMU catalog + bonus content by joining the WMU Premium Feed. Grab a 7-day free trial of Wake Me Up premium: https://goodpeoplestuff.supercast.com/ About Wake Me Up Wake Me Up is the # 1 guided morning routine podcast. Our guided morning wake ups offer affirmations, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and motivation specifically designed to help you get out of bed and start your day with a positive mindset. Stop pressing the snooze button all morning long, and turn on an episode of Wake Me Up instead. You will be happier and more successful at everything in life because of it! I make this channel to serve you. Part of that is creating tools like journals and courses to dive deeper into certain topics, all of which you can find here: https://stan.store/goodpplstuff Follow Wake Me Up on Youtube - Spotify - Apple Podcasts - Amazon - Podchaser Say hi or request an episode at www.wakemeuppodcast.com/contact. See visual guides for the yoga and stretches in WMU episodes at www.wakemeuppodcast.com/stretches. **Only partake in the physical movements suggested in Wake Me Up episodes if you are physically able and in safe surroundings. All movements are done at the individual's own risk. Be safe, and always consult a doctor if you have any questions or concerns.** Have a wonderful day
"It's not what happens. It's the story you tell yourself about what's happening." -Antonio Michael Downing On this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen Olson sits down with critically acclaimed author, speaker, and musician Antonio Michael Downing for a deeply personal conversation about identity, resilience, creativity, reinvention, belonging, and the power of storytelling. Antonio Michael Downing is the author of the acclaimed memoir Saga Boy, the novel Black Cherokee, and Stars in My Crown, and he creates music under his alter ego John Orpheus. His work explores identity, transformation, belonging, and what it takes to change the way we see ourselves. But this conversation goes far beyond books. Kristen and Antonio unpack the question so many of us eventually face: Who am I—and who am I becoming? Antonio shares how his childhood in Trinidad, his grandmother, music, sports, mentors, and the different identities he created throughout his life ultimately helped him understand himself more deeply. They talk about the experience of "trying on" different versions of yourself, what happens when those versions no longer fit, and why making peace with your past can be necessary before you can confidently choose your future. Antonio also explains how writing Saga Boy became part of his own process of coming back to himself, including conducting hundreds of hours of interviews with people from his life to reconstruct his story. The conversation then moves into one of the most powerful ideas of the episode: You have the ability to rewrite the story. Antonio explains that the events of our lives aren't necessarily the thing that defines us—the meaning and narrative we attach to those events can profoundly influence how we move forward. You'll also hear about: Finding your identity Coming home to yourself The power of your childhood self Reinvention and personal transformation The role of sports and coaches in shaping identity Creativity as a pathway to self-discovery Antonio's musical alter ego, John Orpheus Saga Boy and the journey of becoming Black Cherokee and questions of belonging Storytelling and personal narrative Journaling and grounding Breathwork and reconnecting with yourself How problems and adversity reveal character Why identity matters in an increasingly noisy world How to consciously reshape the story you tell yourself Antonio's own mission is beautifully aligned with this conversation: "the story you tell defines you," and he believes great stories are rooted in authenticity, empathy, and integrity. This is a conversation about identity, self-discovery, resilience, and the courage to become the person you were always capable of being. Timestamps: 00:00 — Welcome to Turmeric & Tequila™ 01:01 — Meet Antonio Michael Downing 02:26 — Growing up in Trinidad & the influence of his grandmother 04:00 — Childhood, creativity & discovering his voice 06:00 — How our early identities shape who we become 08:00 — Coming home to yourself 09:30 — Sports, basketball & lessons that last a lifetime 12:30 — The coaches and mentors who shape us 14:25 — Women's sports & the power of representation 16:25 — Why knowing yourself matters more than ever 17:00 — What does it actually mean to "come home" to yourself? 17:45 — We are all at some stage of becoming 18:10 — When life forces us to rethink who we are 18:30 — The story behind Saga Boy 18:45 — Trying on different versions of yourself 19:00 — Making peace with your past 19:30 — The 10-sentence exercise for telling your life story 20:00 — Why problems reveal character 22:00 — Grounding, journaling & connecting with your subconscious 23:30 — The power to rewrite your story 24:00 — Reframing your narrative & taking back your power 30:00 — Black Cherokee: identity, belonging & becoming 34:00 — Transformation and choosing your next chapter 34:50 — John Orpheus & the power of a creative alter ego 44:00 — Antonio's books, music & where to find him Antonio Michael Downing is an Afro-Caribbean-Canadian author, artist, and speaker whose work explores identity, resilience, and the courage to reinvent yourself. Born in Trinidad and raised in Canada, he traded a successful career in tech sales for his true calling as a writer and musician — known as John Orpheus. He is the author of the memoir Saga Boy and the novel Black Cherokee, and host of Canada's top book radio show. https://www.antoniomichaeldowning.com/ https://x.com/John_Orpheus https://www.facebook.com/john.orpheus.3/ https://www.instagram.com/antoniomichaeldowning/ Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com WATCH HERE MORE LIKE THIS: https://youtu.be/ZCFQSpFoAgI?si=Erg8_2eH8uyEgYZF https://youtu.be/piCU9JboWuY?si=qLdhFKCGdBzuAeuI https://youtu.be/9Vs2JDzJJXk?si=dpjV31GDqTroUKWH
In this episode, Dr. Shannon Russell shares her personal journey through mental health struggles, her holistic approach to overcoming chronic pain, and practical tools for mental well-being like journaling, breathwork, and the importance of inner work for lasting results."Comparison is the thief of joy."Chapters:00:00 Introduction to mental health and self-worth00:28 The impact of internal self-worth on physical health00:57 The importance of taking one step at a time01:49 Challenges of becoming the person you want to be02:28 Shannon's journey into mental health advocacy03:23 Personal struggles with body image and anxiety04:51 Holistic approach to overcoming chronic pain07:01 Daily mental health practices: journaling, walking, and water09:26 Breathwork and its role in stress and pain management11:36 The importance of consistency and small changes14:14 Inner work and self-love as keys to progress16:41 Nutrition tips for mental health and sustainability20:31 Connecting with Shannon and final thoughts"Emphasis on your exhales can calm the nervous system." More Key Topics Covered:*Mindfulness practices*The role of fitness and movement in mental health*Impact of climate and environment on mental health*Strategies for sustainable lifestyle changes *Grounding techniques reduce stress.Support the showSubscribe to stay current and share with a friend who could use this episode. All questions for the host or guests: Email PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com.Show Partner: Living Proof TBI Coaching
Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. When life feels scattered or overwhelming, grounding yourself can change everything. Together, we'll reconnect with the present moment through your breath, body, and the steady support beneath you. This guided meditation for grounding, anxiety relief, stress reduction, mindfulness, emotional balance, and nervous system regulation helps you feel centered again. Love,
RESOURCES- Manifestival™ 2026 is happening in Sedona. A powerful experience to help you release, reset, and step into your next level. Join me: https://danettemay.com/manifestivalAZ2026 - Step into your next level of growth and join me inside Lotus Rising Premium Coaching at danettecoaching.com - Listen to Part 1 of my hair saga here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thursday-downloads-how-to-manifest-what-you-want-when/id1652131585?i=1000783133340 CONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comWhat if the way you regulate your nervous system and clear your energy has less to do with controlling what happens and more to do with how you respond? In this Thursday Download, I'm sharing what happened after my hair disaster and the unexpected lesson it became in compassion, forgiveness, intuition, and choosing love. I also open up about the energy-clearing ritual I used before returning to the salon and how shifting my own state changed the way I moved through the experience.From there, I share the grounding ceremony that brought me back into my body and reminded me of the healing power of nature. We talk about nervous system regulation, energy clearing, grounding, emotional resilience, and what it means to reconnect with the earth when life keeps hitting you with one thing after another. My hope is that this episode reminds you that even in the middle of stress, frustration, or uncertainty, you can return to yourself, clear what no longer serves you, and choose the energy you want to carry forward.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Why love can be the antidote(0:35) Welcome to Thursday Downloads(4:41) Turning the hair saga into a ceremony(6:39) Choosing compassion over anger(7:32) A gift, intuition, and energy clearing(11:47) The unexpected hair transformation(13:17) Choosing integrity and paying in full(15:07) Grounding and reconnecting with the earth(17:17) Why nature can be powerful medicine(19:21) Timeline shifts and what I'm noticing(19:52) Final thanks and upcoming events
Need a moment to reset today? Take a few minutes to slow down, clear your head, and find your center with our newest podcast, Step Into Calm: Daily Walking Meditations. Listen and subscribe to the full feed here: Step Into Calm Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join 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 4121: In this Step Into Calm bonus episode, Justin guides you through a ten-minute walking meditation built to reset your morning before the day gets loud. Take 1000 steps at your own pace while settling your attention on your breath, your body, and the ground under your feet, so you start the day grounded, focused, and calm. Optimal Living Daily is a daily personal development and self-improvement podcast where we narrate the best self-help articles on minimalism, productivity, and intentional living, read to you by a professional narrator so you can live your best life a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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