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When Benjamin Franklin's Ghost Designed a Machine and the strange story of The Underwater Orchestra. What happens when people become convinced they can build a messiah out of magnets, copper, and electricity? In this episode of *The Box of Oddities, Kat and JG dive into one of the strangest forgotten chapters in American history: the bizarre true story of John Murray Spear's "New Motive Power," an electrical machine that followers believed would be born* rather than switched on. Guided by séances, messages from the spirits of Benjamin Franklin and other historical figures, and a ceremony that mimicked childbirth, Spear attempted to create a living mechanical redeemer decades before robots, computers, or artificial intelligence existed. It's an astonishing tale of Spiritualism, Victorian science, religious belief, and humanity's enduring obsession with creating life. Then the conversation heads beneath the waves to one of the world's most unusual festivals. Every year, divers descend on *Looe Key Reef in the Florida Keys for the Lower Keys Underwater Music Festival*, where ocean-themed music is broadcast underwater while mermaids, pirates, and "fish musicians" celebrate one of North America's most important coral reefs. Beneath the quirky spectacle lies an inspiring story about coral conservation, marine biology, and the creative ways people are fighting to protect one of Earth's most fragile ecosystems. From electrical messiahs and nineteenth-century spiritualists to underwater concerts and living coral cities, this episode explores two extraordinary stories that prove reality is often stranger than fiction. If you love weird history, forgotten mysteries, unusual science, bizarre true stories, eccentric inventors, and curious facts from around the world, subscribe to *The Box of Oddities* and keep flying your freak flag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wake Me Up - Guided morning mindfulness, meditation, and motivation
Start your morning by opening your heart and mind with the power of gratitude. This guided meditation walks you through breathwork, a heart-centered gratitude practice, and gentle visualization designed to shift your mindset before the day gets a chance to affect you...leaving you calmer, more grounded, and more open to the good already moving toward you. Most mornings get handed over to notifications, to-do lists, and yesterday's leftover stress before you've even had a chance to choose how you want to feel. This meditation is the alternative. A few quiet minutes spent here, and you're starting your day from gratitude and openness instead of urgency... a small but powerful shift that, practiced daily, changes far more than just your morning. This meditation guides you through: - Deep, grounding breathwork to release tension and calm your mind - A heart-centered gratitude practice that turns appreciation into a felt experience, not just a thought - Gently releasing self-doubt and limiting beliefs that block you from receiving good things - Guided visualization to help you feel abundance, ease, and positive energy as already present in your life - Closing affirmations to anchor gratitude and openness as your new baseline Make this part of your morning routine...listen while you're still in bed, making coffee, or getting ready for your day. Be sure to listen all the way through for the full experience. The more consistently you return to it, the more naturally gratitude and abundance start to feel like your default state, not something you have to reach for. #gratitude #meditation #morningmeditation 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
Let go of what you can't control and gently return to acceptance with this Stoic-inspired guided meditation for inner peace. Lauren Ostrowski Fenton, counsellor, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, and meditation teacher, guides you through breath, CBT-informed reflection, and a nurturing body scan to help you release judgment and soften self-criticism. This practice is ideal if you feel weighed down by others' opinions, perfectionism, or the pressure to constantly "fix" your life. You'll explore what is truly within your control—your thoughts, reactions, and attitude—while learning to let the rest go with compassion. Listen seated or lying down, and allow Lauren's gentle guidance to support your nervous system, increase self-acceptance, and build emotional resilience over time. If this helps you, please like, comment, and subscribe for more meditations, mindset practices, and trauma-informed support.
Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. Follow a glowing lantern path through a peaceful dreamscape as this guided sleep meditation helps you release stress and fall asleep naturally. Perfect for visualization, anxiety relief, overthinking, and deep sleep. Love,
This one's basically a night out in the backyard, but way more relaxing... crickets chirping, that steady ancient hum they do, and a slow body scan laid right over top of it. You start at your feet and just work your way up, letting go of tension you didn't even know you were holding, until your face, your hands, everything just softens.It's less "fall asleep fast" and more "unwind completely," so it's great for anyone who needs to actually feel their body let go before their mind will follow.
George Exoo wasn't a killer, but he found a certain satisfaction in the deaths he witnessed. As a right-to-die activist, he offered his services to those wanting to end their lives at home, despite deep opposition from both within and outside the movement. George ignored criticism, insisting he was called to help people end their suffering, even without a terminal diagnosis. In the end, he facilitated over 100 premature deaths, proclaiming to be a midwife to the dying.RO - https://www.ro.co/lightsoutUS: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988) & Crisis Text Line - text HOME to 741741Canada: Suicide Crisis Helpline (988)UK: Samaritans (116-123)Reverend Death Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5v4wr713t4Follow & Subscribe To The Show!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SfSNbkVrfz3ceXmNr0lZ4Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lights-out/id1505843600Social Links:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightsoutcastTwitter: http://twitter.com/lightsoutcastInstagram: http://instagram.com/lightsoutcastSuggestions/Comments: lop@milehigher.comMerch: http://milehighermerch.com/Request A Topic Form: https://zfrmz.com/Sp6vsxGQrNoHUfDzvGnNPodcast sponsor inquiries: adops@audioboom.comHost: JoshTwitter: http://twitter.com/milehigherjoshInstagram: http://instagram.com/milehigherjoshCo-Host: IanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifarme/Editor/Producer: DanielInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrororeoSources: https://pastebin.com/tRbU5YS6
A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. –Bill Cosby Gratitude: Hugs & kisses Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If you're interested in launching your very own Podcast, visit FreePodcastCourse.com/ and this completely free training will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know! So visit FreePodcastCourse.com.
Welcome to today's Guided Prayer, where we invite you to find a quiet space to still your mind and body. Guided Prayers are a daily 5–10 minute, intentionally created moment to slow down and meet with God—through scripture, reflection, and honest prayer.It's not a program you attend.It's a pathway you practice.A guided space where people can stop, breathe, and connect with Jesus—every single day.
The war between Donald Trump and Iran has escalated dramatically following the first direct US combat deaths since the start of the war and rare strikes against Saudi Arabia's oil assets. In today's episode of Iran: The Latest, Venetia Rainey and chief foreign affairs commentator David Blair unpack the most violent weekend of the conflict since the ceasefire. Following deadly Iranian precision attacks on the Muwaffaq Salti airbase in Jordan - potentially with Chinese help - Trump has ordered strikes across the country and sought to cut off the crucial port city of Bandar Abbas. Iran has furiously hit back by targeting Saudi Arabia's key Yanbu oil infrastructure, alongside successful strikes on critical water infrastructure in Kuwait. Plus, they discuss reports of dwindling US interceptor missile stockpiles and whether the US is sliding into a forever war.HighlightsTrump hits Iran hard after US troops killed by ‘Chinese-guided' missilesIran targets Saudi Arabia's key Yanbu oil infrastructureCONTRIBUTORS:Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiaraineyDavid Blair, chief foreign affairs commentator @davidblairdtWATCH US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dkCONTENT REFERENCED:Trump's bridge strikes cut off city that keeps Iran alivehttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/07/18/trump-iran-strikes-bridge-bandar-abbas/‘Controlled detonation' of Iranian drone kills US soldierhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/19/us-punishes-iran-for-soldier-deaths-with-fresh-strikes/US doesn't have enough missiles to return to all-out war with Iranhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/20/us-prepares-all-out-war-iran-sending-more-jets-middle-east/Tom Sharpe: Iranian missiles are defeating US soft-kill defences using Chinese guidancehttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/07/15/iran-hormuz-missile-strikes-us-china-beidou-satnav/ITL Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026The Telegraph Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026ITL Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts Awards 2026Producer: Max BowerVideo Producer: Peter ShevlinResearcher and Social Producer: Anna HindmarshStudio Operator: Andy WatsonExecutive Producer: Venetia Rainey ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor► EMAIL US: Contact the team on battlelines@telegraph.co.uk► GET THE LATEST HEADLINES: Find all our latest Iran coverage here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran-war/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy Mindful Monday! In this week's epsiode, our host Allie Brooke sits down with Allura Halliwell. Allura is a consciousness mentor and transformational guide whose radical awakening in 2018 catapulted her into a lifelong mission: helping others reconnect with the truth of who they are. Formerly a stay-at-home mother of three, Allura's life changed forever after a spontaneous out-of-body experience at a meditation retreat left her seeing the energetic fabric of reality. The experience dissolved her former identity and birthed a new purpose—to guide others to profound reconnection, which she does now through her signature modality, The Consciousness Method™. Allura now helps spiritual seekers who feel “stuck” despite years of personal development, healing work, or spiritual practice.. Her work sits in the pivotal space between internal healing and external creation—the “interface,” as she calls it—teaching clients how to align with wide-spectrum consciousness to access sovereignty, clarity, and meaningful transformation in all areas of life. With her book Unloved, Unworthy, Unknown now released, Allura shares her work through The Consciousness Method™:, her signature program, alongside her Quantum Consciousness Program, both designed to guide individuals through deep inner transformation. She is also the host of The Consciousness Method™: Podcast, where students of her work share how the modality has transformed their lives from the inside out. In this epsiode they discuss; Explores how pain can lead to liberation and expanded consciousness. Shares timely insights into the neurobiology of transformation. Offers an emotional hook by reframing pain as a catalyst for growth, aligning with listeners seeking depth. How To Connect w| Allura Instagram Website Book The Growth METHOD. FREE Membership◦ Join Here! 1:1 GROWTH MINDSET COACHING PROGRAMS!◦ Application Form What are the coaching sessions like?• Tailored weekly discussion questions and activities to spark introspection and self-discovery.• Guided reflections to help you delve deeper into your thoughts and feelings.• Thoughtfully facilitated sessions to provide maximum support, accountability, and growth.• Please apply for a FREE discovery call with me!• Allie's Socials• Instagram:@thegrowthmindsetgal• TikTok: @growthmindsetgal• Email: thegrowthmindsetgal@gmail.comLinks from the episode• Growth Mindset Gang Instagram Broadcast Channel• Growth Mindset Gang Newsletter • Growth Mindset Gal Website• Better Help Link: Save 10%SubstackDonate to GLOWIGloci 10% off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
China is an active advocate and practitioner of global governance in artificial intelligence, committed to ensuring that the benefits of AI are shared more broadly and equitably among people around the world, experts said.专家表示,中国是人工智能全球治理的积极倡导者和践行者,致力于让人工智能发展成果更广泛、更公平地惠及世界各国人民。Guided by the principles of multilateralism, openness and inclusiveness, China works to build the broadest possible international consensus on AI governance and contributes Chinese solutions to advancing global development in the age of intelligence, they said.专家们说,中国秉持多边主义、开放包容的原则,努力凝聚人工智能治理领域最广泛的国际共识,为推动智能时代全球发展贡献中国方案。Speaking in Shanghai at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, President Xi Jinping called for joint efforts to build a just and equitable system for global AI governance.国家主席习近平在上海出席2026世界人工智能大会暨全球人工智能治理高级别会议开幕式并发表讲话,呼吁各方共同努力,构建公正合理的全球人工智能治理体系。"All countries should take a people-centered approach and develop AI for the positive and for good. We should ensure that AI is an important driver for shared prosperity and common security," Xi said.习近平表示:"各国应坚持以人为本,推动人工智能向善发展,确保人工智能成为促进共同繁荣与普遍安全的重要力量。"In his keynote speech, Xi stressed the need for adhering to the principles of openness and win-win and boosting innovation-driven development.习近平在主旨演讲中强调,要坚持开放合作、互利共赢,加快创新驱动发展。He called for strengthening risk awareness, ensuring that AI is secure and controllable, encouraging inclusiveness, promoting mutual learning between civilizations, advocating solidarity and improving global governance.他呼吁增强风险意识,确保人工智能安全可控,倡导包容普惠,促进文明互鉴,弘扬团结协作精神,完善全球治理。Gordon K'achola, founder and CEO of the Africa Center for Diplomatic Affairs, highlighted that China has promised to help developing countries build their own AI know-how.非洲外交事务中心创始人兼首席执行官戈登·卡乔拉指出,中国已承诺帮助发展中国家建立自主人工智能技术能力。"For Africa and the broader Global South, the goal isn't just getting the latest tech. It's about building the capacity to create and control their own AI writing algorithms, growing research centers, and strengthening local institutions," he said.他表示:"对非洲和更广泛的全球南方国家而言,目标不仅仅是获得最新技术,更在于培养自主研发和掌控人工智能算法的能力,壮大本地研究中心,加强本土机构建设。"Xi said that China will develop international AI application cooperation centers with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the League of Arab States, the African Union, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS.习近平表示,中国将与东盟、阿盟、非盟、拉共体、上海合作组织、金砖国家共同建设人工智能应用国际合作中心。Furthermore, China will promote the deployment of MAZU, an AI-powered meteorological early-warning solution, in 30 countries, he said.他还表示,中国将推动人工智能气象预警方案"妈祖"在30个国家落地应用。Philip Okello, principal meteorologist at the Kenya Meteorology Service, noted that China has made significant advances in meteorological forecasting, satellite observation and early warning of disasters, adding that deeper cooperation in these areas could help enhance Africa's forecasting capabilities and strengthen its resilience to climate change.肯尼亚气象局首席气象学家菲利普·奥凯洛指出,中国在气象预报、卫星观测和灾害预警等领域取得显著进展,他补充说,在这些领域深化合作将有助于提升非洲的预报能力,增强其应对气候变化的韧性。"President Xi's speech is timely because climate change is no longer a future risk; it is a present-day reality that is affecting countries across the globe," he said.他说:"习近平主席的讲话恰逢其时,因为气候变化已不再是未来的风险,而是正在影响全球各国的现实挑战。"Okello also said that Xi's emphasis on strengthening meteorological science, innovation and international cooperation "aligns closely with what Africa needs to better prepare for increasingly frequent droughts, floods and extreme weather events".奥凯洛还表示,习近平强调加强气象科学研究、创新与国际合作,这与非洲应对日益频发的干旱、洪涝和极端天气事件、提升防范能力的需求高度契合。Xi also announced the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, whose headquarters will be in Shanghai, as "a major move by China to answer the call of the Global South and unite the international community" to vigorously promote AI development and governance.习近平还宣布成立总部设在上海的世界人工智能合作组织,称这是"中国响应全球南方国家呼声、凝聚国际社会共识"、大力推动人工智能发展与治理的重大举措。Maria Sun, co-chair of the FIRA RoboWorld Cup 2026, said the rapid development of AI has brought new challenges, underscoring the need for stronger international cooperation to address them collectively.2026世界机器人足球锦标赛联合主席玛丽亚·孙表示,人工智能的快速发展带来了新的挑战,凸显出加强国际合作、共同应对这些挑战的必要性。"China's efforts to promote AI cooperation with developing countries are very encouraging. International exchanges like these help bring more countries into the AI era," she said.她说:"中国致力于推动与发展中国家的人工智能合作,这非常令人鼓舞。此类国际交流有助于让更多国家融入人工智能时代。""China has maintained an open approach to AI development, and that will contribute significantly to technological progress worldwide. Today, China is one of the global leaders in AI, and its continued openness will help drive innovation and international cooperation," Sun added.孙补充说:"中国在人工智能发展上始终秉持开放态度,这将为全球科技进步作出重要贡献。当今,中国已成为全球人工智能领域的领军者之一,其持续开放的姿态将有助于推动创新与国际合作。"Humprey Arnaldo Russel, head of the ASEAN-China Research Center at the University of Indonesia, said that AI creates transnational challenges involving safety, ethics, misuse, technical standards, regulatory fragmentation, and widening digital and governance divides.印度尼西亚大学东盟-中国研究中心主任汉弗雷·阿纳尔多·拉塞尔表示,人工智能带来了涉及安全、伦理、滥用、技术标准、监管碎片化以及数字和治理鸿沟扩大等跨国性挑战。He said that the Global AI Governance Initiative, put forward by President Xi in 2023, advances global AI governance through solidarity and multilateral cooperation, which requires the greatest attention from the international community.他表示,习近平主席于2023年提出的《全球人工智能治理倡议》,通过团结协作与多边合作推动全球人工智能治理,这需要国际社会给予高度关注。"The proposal is especially important for the Global South, whose interests remain underrepresented in global technology governance. A broadly accepted, United Nations-centered framework could strengthen developing countries' participation (in global AI governance) while respecting different national conditions," he added.他补充说:"这一倡议对全球南方国家尤为重要,因为它们的利益在全球科技治理中长期代表性不足。一个得到广泛认可、以联合国为中心的框架,既能尊重各国不同国情,又能加强发展中国家在(全球人工智能治理)中的参与。"David Tuffley, an adjunct senior lecturer at Griffith University's School of Information and Communication Technology in Australia, said the people-centered approach seeks to address a major challenge in AI governance: ensuring that the benefits of the technology are shared broadly rather than remaining concentrated in the hands of a few.澳大利亚格里菲斯大学信息与通信技术学院客座高级讲师戴维·塔夫利表示,"以人为本"的理念旨在应对人工智能治理中的一大挑战,即确保技术发展成果得到广泛共享,而非被少数人垄断。President Xi's speech highlighted China's commitment to promoting global AI governance and the development of international norms, he noted.他指出,习近平主席的讲话彰显了中国致力于推动全球人工智能治理和国际规则制定的坚定承诺。Tuffley also said that for the international community, particularly developing countries, the commitment to capacity building and greater access to computing power is especially significant, as much of the world's population currently has little voice in shaping the rules that govern AI.塔夫利还表示,对国际社会尤其是发展中国家而言,加强能力建设、扩大算力获取渠道的承诺意义尤为重大,因为当前全球相当一部分人口在人工智能规则制定中话语权十分有限。"Australia and China share an interest in AI safety research, in standards for evaluating frontier systems, and in ensuring AI serves rather than displaces human judgment in critical domains such as healthcare and education," he said.他说:"澳大利亚与中国在人工智能安全研究、前沿系统评估标准,以及确保人工智能在医疗、教育等关键领域服务于人类判断而非取代人类判断等方面,拥有共同利益。"practitioner /prækˈtɪʃənər/ n.实践者,践行者equitably /ˈekwɪtəbli/ adv.公平地multilateralism /ˌmʌltiˈlætərəlɪzəm/ n.多边主义inclusiveness /ɪnˈkluːsɪvnəs/ n.包容性fragmentation /ˌfrægmenˈteɪʃən/ n.碎片化underrepresented /ˌʌndərˌreprɪˈzentɪd/ adj.代表性不足的adjunct /ˈædʒʌŋkt/ adj.兼任的,客座的frontier /ˈfrʌntɪr/ n.前沿
ESV 16 Jesus said to her, "Go, call your husband, and come here." 17 The woman answered him, "I have no husband." Jesus said to her, "You are right in saying, 'I have no husband'; 18 for you have had five husbands, and the one you now have is not your husband. What you have said is true." 19 The woman said to him, "Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet.
878 We Know What We Worship, A Guided Christian Meditation on John 4:20-23 with the Recenter With Christ app The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ. Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization. You can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tense or unrelaxing. If you feel comfortable doing so, I invite you to close your eyes. Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation: Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate. Scripture for Meditation John 4 NABRE 19 The woman said to him, "Sir, I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain; but you people say that the place to worship is in Jerusalem." 21 Jesus said to her, "Believe me, woman, the hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. 22 You people worship what you do not understand; we worship what we understand, because salvation is from the Jews. 23 But the hour is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth; and indeed the Father seeks such people to worship him. NASB 19 The woman *said to Him, "Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet. 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and yet you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where one must worship." 21 Jesus *said to her, "Believe Me, woman, that a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. 22 You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, because salvation is from the Jews. 23 But a time is coming, and even now has arrived, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. Reflection on Scripture: God has chosen you as one of His worshipers. Jesus taught the true worship. It is to know God the Father and Jesus Christ. When Jesus said Salvation is from the Jews, that is not because the Jews had the capacity to create something that would save them. It meant that God had chosen His people, and Jesus was born of that lineage. Salvation is not man made. Salvation is not found on a mountain, and although the Temple was directed by God, the temple did not generate salvation. Salvation has always come from God alone. From time to time, God has asked us to do things and yet our salvation has never come from those things that God asked us. It comes from living in unison with God's spirit. Even according to the much harsher law of Moses, redemption was found by seeking it from God alone, through the means God commanded. We live according to what Jesus said here. To worship God in spirit. If we do worship incorrectly we can get caught up in the physical details. Perhaps even intellectual elements of worship. Worship should be done in spirit. Even when I use the word worship, perhaps some consider only music. Although music is a valuable means of connecting with, and experiencing the still small voice of the Spirit, it is not the whole definition of the meaning of Worship. We should seek to venerate and worship God in every way. Every action, every drink of water can be worship to God if done in the right spirit. On this day I invite you to make every thought and action an act of worship to the Lord our God. Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind? FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod
A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: I didn't fail the test. I just found 100 ways to do it wrong. –Benjamin Franklin Gratitude: Waffles with whipped cream & strawberries Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If you're ready to master productivity, discipline and focus in 100 days, visit TheMasteryJournal.com and you'll have the step by step guidance to do just that. Use promo code 'refresh' as a thank you for listening to The Daily Refresh.
Welcome to today's Guided Prayer, where we invite you to find a quiet space to still your mind and body. Guided Prayers are a daily 5–10 minute, intentionally created moment to slow down and meet with God—through scripture, reflection, and honest prayer.It's not a program you attend.It's a pathway you practice.A guided space where people can stop, breathe, and connect with Jesus—every single day.
Get the Identity Shift Blueprint!Say hi on TikTokSay Hi on InstagramHenry@vibeabundant.com---If you've been carrying stress, anxiety, self-doubt, or the weight of everyone else's expectations, this episode is your reset.In this guided mindset meditation, you'll release mental clutter, breathe deeply, and experience what it feels like to be spoken to as the highest version of yourself. Instead of focusing on what's wrong, you'll step into a reality built on peace, gratitude, abundance, confidence, and self-love.This isn't just positive thinking—it's an invitation to interrupt negative patterns and practice seeing yourself through the lens of possibility.Inside this episode, you'll discover:A powerful breathing exercise to calm your mindA guided affirmation experience that rewires self-beliefA simple practice to release stress and emotional weightA mindset shift toward abundance, purpose, and inner peaceA closing meditation to help you carry this energy into your dayIf you're ready to stop fighting your mind and start creating a life from peace instead of fear, press play.✨ Remember: The way you speak to yourself today becomes the life you experience tomorrow.Subscribe for more guided meditations, positive mindset practices, self-improvement, manifestation, and personal growth content.
A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: What's money? A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do. –Bob Dylan Gratitude: Farmers markets Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If you want to take your life to the next level, check out my Free Training; 3 Hours to your big idea. In just 3 hours, you'll have THE BIG idea that you can go all in on, and the best part, the entire training is free! Visit YourBigIdea.io to start today!
Welcome to today's Guided Prayer, where we invite you to find a quiet space to still your mind and body. Guided Prayers are a daily 5–10 minute, intentionally created moment to slow down and meet with God—through scripture, reflection, and honest prayer.It's not a program you attend.It's a pathway you practice.A guided space where people can stop, breathe, and connect with Jesus—every single day.
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(Group Learning Program) - Guided Loving-kindness MeditationLoving-kindness Meditation was the second most primary form of meditation employed by The Buddha to attain Enlightenment. There are many aspects of The Path to Enlightenment that one would need to learn and practice with guidance from a Teacher, however, Loving-kindness Meditation should be among the top priorities for any Practitioner aspiring to attain Enlightenment.The goal of Loving-kindness Meditation is to eliminate anger, hatred, ill will, resentment, negative self talk, and other discontent feelings associated with the unEnlightened mind.In this Podcast, David will guide you in a Loving-kindness Meditation session and will accept questions from Students to help you develop your meditation practice and progress forward on The Path to Enlightenment.Join us to learn and develop your practice…——-Daily Wisdom - Walking The Path with The BuddhaDedicated to the education of Gotama Buddha's Teachings to attain Enlightenment.https://www.BuddhaDailyWisdom.com(See our website for online learning, courses, and retreats.)Group Learning Program - LIVE Interactive Online Classes, Book, Audiobook, Videos, Podcast and Personal Guidancehttps://mailchi.mp/f958c59262eb/buddhadailywisdomThe Words of The Buddha - Pali Canon in English Study Grouphttps://mailchi.mp/6bb4fdf2b6e0/palicanonstudyprogramFREE Book - Developing a Life Practice: The Path That Leads to Enlightenmenthttps://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/freebuddhabooksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DailyWisdom999YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DailyWisdom999Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/buddhadailywisdom/Support our efforts to share The Teachings of Gotama Buddha with you and worldwide for all people using this link.https://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/supportbuddha#buddhism #learnbuddhism #enlightenment #dhamma #dharma #buddha #meditation #meditationretreat #meditationcourse
A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: You take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one to blame. –Erica Jong Gratitude: The internet Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If you're not listening to this on your Alexa, you should be! Visit TheDailyRefresh.com and click on the word Alexa in the Nav bar for a tutorial on making The Daily Refresh one of your Flash Briefings.
Welcome to today's Guided Prayer, where we invite you to find a quiet space to still your mind and body. Guided Prayers are a daily 5–10 minute, intentionally created moment to slow down and meet with God—through scripture, reflection, and honest prayer.It's not a program you attend.It's a pathway you practice.A guided space where people can stop, breathe, and connect with Jesus—every single day.
Resources & LinksAkashic Records Training1:1 ProgrammesAppointmentsFree ebookIn this episode, Akashic Records teacher Suzie Ridley answers a common question: is an Akashic Records reading the same as a past-life regression? The short answer is no, and Suzie explains why, including how each session works, what kind of information comes through, and which modality may best support you depending on what you need right now.Suzie breaks down the technical differences between the two experiences: past-life regression involves being guided into a trance or hypnotic state to explore a lifetime in depth, while Akashic Records readings involve the reader accessing your Records (with consent) through prayer or meditation and channelling guidance in a fully conscious state. She also explains why past-life detail in an Akashic reading varies depending on what is relevant to your questions, and why it matters to choose a reader whose focus aligns with what you are seeking.In this episode, you'll learnHow a past-life regression session works (trance/hypnosis) versus how an Akashic Records reading works (conscious, channelled guidance)Why Akashic Records readings are not “about past lives”, but may include past-life information when it supports the answerThe key difference in detail: regression tends to be immersive and specific, while Akashic detail is determined by what is relevant to your questionsHow to choose the right option for you: deep past-life exploration vs soul-level guidance and perspectiveWhy different Akashic readers read differently, and how intention and focus shape what comes throughFollow Wisdom from the Akasha on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or subscribe on YouTube, so you never miss an episode. New episodes are released every Friday at 7AM GMT +0.Timestamps0:09 – Free Akashic Records workshop announcement0:42 – Short answer: Are they the same? (No — here's why)1:12 – What an Akashic Records reading is really about1:54 – Important disclaimer: not saying one is better than the other2:32 – How past life regression works (trance/hypnosis)2:54 – How Akashic Records readings work (no trance needed)3:47 – What happens during an Akashic Records reading4:29 – The type of information in a past life regression (detail & immersion)5:12 – How past life detail works in Akashic Records readings5:54 – Clearing sessions & past life detail7:12 – When to choose past life regression vs. Akashic Records reading7:44 – How different readers have different strengths & intentions8:53 – Summary: which modality is right for you?9:15 – Free 101 Questions e-book9:33 – Akashic Records readings waitlist infoWisdom from the Akasha is the podcast for spiritually curious people navigating awakening, growth, and real-life challenges with a grounded, embodied approach. Hosted by Suzie Ridley of Akashic Readings and Healing, an Akashic Records Teacher, practitioner and researcher, each episode is a deep dive into esoteric topics and spiritual development for soul expansion.Guided by her work in the Akashic Records, Suzie shares reflections and practical suggestions you can bring into everyday life, where the mystical meets the tangible. With thousands of hours in the Akashic Records and clients around the world, her intention is to offer a fun, helpful resource that supports clarity, intuition, and meaningful, sometimes miraculous shifts.Connect with Akashic Readings and HealingWebsiteYouTubeInstagramPinterest
Mensimah's Round Table: Conversations with Women of Power and Grace
In this episode of the Round Table, Dr. Mensimah Shabazz shares a powerful Ananse story from her Akan tradition — the tale of why the wasp has a thin, curved waist. What begins as one small act of envy spirals into confusion, conflict, and loss for an entire community.Within the story lies a deeper teaching: how our smallest actions ripple outward, how unchecked discord damages the relationships we depend on, and how unity and good morals restore balance and healing.In this episode, you'll learn:How every action, no matter how small, affects the whole community and the balance of natureThe hidden dangers of letting confusion or negative intentions go unchallenged in relationshipsThe healing power of unity and good morals — and how restoring harmony with others restores balance within ourselves.The story's meaning, and drawing on Danquah's The Akan Doctrine of God, help you examine where you may be contributing to harmony — or discord — in your own life.Featured Reflection: "In what ways do I contribute to harmony or discord around me?"Quote from the episode: "You are the guardian of harmony — never doubt the power you hold."New episodes of Mensimah's Round Table drop every Friday.Tune in and share with someone who needs this reminder today!Dr. Mensimah ShabazzJoin us as we build a global community of one million women who lead with wisdom, courage, compassion, and grace. Together, we are reclaiming our power, honoring our authentic selves, and inspiring one another to rise with confidence and purpose. Let us boldly affirm who we are—women of power and grace—and illuminate the way for generations to come. ♥️Resources & Links:Book a consultation: mensimah.com/harmony-consultJoin the community on Patreon: patreon.com/mensimahshabazzphdShop: shop.mensimah.comWebsite: https://www.mensimah.comInstagram: @mensimahshabazzphdYouTube: @mensimahsroundtableShop: https://shop.mensimah.comRegister as a Guest on PodMatch- https://www.joinpodmatch.com/mrtDonations:https://mensimahs-round-table.captiva...https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MRTPo...
A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless. –Jamie Paolinetti Gratitude: Good books Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If there's something unique YOU are grateful for, let me know and I'll share it on an upcoming episode. Simply visit TheDailyRefresh.com and click the word 'Gratitude e' in the Nav bar!
Why you should listenJim Marascio runs Equals 11 with roughly 30 direct team members, yet delivers Salesforce work with on-demand access to more than 600 certified engineers. He breaks down the exact staffing partnerships in LATAM and Europe that let a lean business play far larger than its headcount.Learn how to move up the value chain from tactical delivery to consultative "what if" conversations: the shift that raises deal value, creates more interesting work for your engineers, and turns you into the trusted advisor a client cannot swap out.Get Jim's front-end planning approach (milestones, definition of done, clear ownership, agreed success metrics) that keeps projects out of the 40% of implementations that stall on activity without results.You want to take on bigger Salesforce work, but every larger project means hiring people you cannot afford to keep on the bench, so you stay stuck delivering most of it yourself. In this episode, I talk with Jim Marascio from Equals 11, who spent 25 years as a CIO and CTO of SaaS companies before building a delivery business that runs on a lean core team and plays far larger than its size. We get into the moment he stopped being the tactical fix-it vendor waiting for clients to define the problem, and started becoming the strategic partner clients build their roadmap around. Jim also puts a number on it: roughly 40% of implementations break, and the difference between the ones that deliver and the ones that stall comes down to what you do in the first week. If you are the owner doing too much of the delivery and you want to grow capacity without betting the business on payroll, this conversation is your blueprint.About Jim MarascioJim Marascio is the founder and CEO of Equals 11, a certified Salesforce consulting partner that helps mid-market companies get real value from Salesforce long after go-live. With more than 25 years as a CEO, CIO, and CTO, he has built his career managing distributed teams, and today Equals 11 pairs a lean core team with a network of 600+ certified Salesforce engineers across the US, Latin America, and Europe. Guided by the belief in its name, 1 + 1 = 11, Jim has grown the firm from tactical delivery into strategic, consultative work for direct clients and system integrators alike.Resources and LinksEquals 11 Jim Marascio on LinkedInSalesforce AgentforceClaudeNeed help with your WHO and WHAT decisions? Apply for a FREE Multiplier CallBook a Decision Session herePrevious episode: 694 - The 60% ShiftCheck out more episodes of the Paul Higgins PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube channel: @PaulHigginsMentoringJoin our newsletterSuggested resources
Liam Neeson has spent the last decade dancing between genres like a seasoned circus performer, trading his gravitas‑laden dramatic roots for the gleeful chaos of action mayhem. One moment he's growling threats into a flip phone, the next he's wrestling wolves or popping up in a spoof like The Naked Gun. By 2026, he's added yet another feather to his already overstuffed cap: horror‑comedy. In Cold Storage, Neeson strides into the fray as if he's been waiting his whole life to battle a government‑bred fungus with a bad attitude.According to the tale spun on IMDb, a top‑secret lab misplaces a highly dangerous fungus—because of course it does—and suddenly a retired bioterrorism agent is yanked back into service. He teams up with two plucky young employees of a storage facility to face an enemy that can't be seen, reasoned with, or politely asked to stay in its containment chamber. It's part zombie romp, part disaster spectacle, and entirely the sort of bureaucratic blunder that makes you wonder who keeps approving these fictional government budgets.Guided by director Jonny Campbell and penned by screenwriter‑producer David Koepp, the film pairs Neeson with Joe Keery of Stranger Things fame and Georgina Campbell from Barbarian, plus a delightful appearance by Vanessa Redgrave. Released in just over a thousand theaters—including IMAX, for those who prefer their fungal horrors larger than life—the movie crept into cinemas appropriately on Friday the Thirteenth, February 2026, for a limited run. Now your cohosts dive into this quirky creature feature to share their thoughts, their laughs, and perhaps their newfound fear of refrigerated storage units.
Welcome to today's Guided Prayer, where we invite you to find a quiet space to still your mind and body. Guided Prayers are a daily 5–10 minute, intentionally created moment to slow down and meet with God—through scripture, reflection, and honest prayer.It's not a program you attend.It's a pathway you practice.A guided space where people can stop, breathe, and connect with Jesus—every single day.
What if the secret isn't chasing the next trend... but following what lights you up? Inspired by a simple note from the Vancouver International Publishing Conference, this episode explores the powerful reminder that passion sets trends—don't chase them- let passion guide you. In a world that constantly encourages people to keep up with what's popular, this conversation invites listeners to slow down and reconnect with what genuinely excites and inspires them. Whether creating a business, writing a book, offering a service, or simply living more authentically, passion carries an energy that can't be manufactured or copied. Candace reflects on letting go of grand expectations of what success is supposed to look like and instead trusting the quiet guidance of the heart. When creativity flows from authenticity rather than comparison, it naturally creates something meaningful—and often becomes the very thing that inspires others. This episode is a gentle reminder that passion isn't something to chase. It's something to trust. And when it's allowed to lead, it has a beautiful way of creating its own path. If you've been waiting for permission to stop following trends and start following your heart, perhaps this is the sign you've been looking for.
This immersive, guided sleep story weaves storytelling, coastal ambience, and timeless folklore to quiet a busy mind and ease you into deep, restful sleep. Let the rhythm of the sea, the mystery of the island, and the magic of Scotland's coastal legends carry you towards a peaceful night's rest. Download the Your Sleep Guru™ app for exclusive guided meditations, sleep stories, nature soundscapes, courses, and bonus episodes, all in one ad-free place. Creating these sleep stories and soundscapes is truly a labour of love. If you'd like to support the podcast with a donation, you can do so here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/S9D8B33QVSJJU Your kindness helps me continue creating new episodes and bringing more peaceful places from around the world to your ears. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following, rating, reviewing, or sharing an episode with someone who could use a better night's sleep. Every bit of support helps this independent podcast reach more listeners. Thank you so much for listening! Sweet dreams.
Hi there - it's Ashley. To my surprise, and possibly yours too, we're taking a summer break. Just a two week pause, for the rest of this Mercury retrograde and the rest of this month. I'm moving through some things right now that are growing me, expanding my capacity, and inviting me to do things very differently. To give myself space to process, and to truly receive what's coming through. I feel like I'm learning two things for the first time in my life. The first is my feminine energy. Being slow, soft, in flow, letting things unfold instead of rushing them with force and control. The second is self possession. Staying within myself, drawing a line and staying there. It feels like a rootedness in the pit of my stomach. My spine is tall, and there's no pride in it, just sureness. And at the same time, I can feel that it's not ready yet. I need to be quiet for a couple of weeks and let this move through me. The Live Authentic Challenge keeps going while I'm quiet. We're stepping into week three, the threshold. We'll look honestly at the gap between where you are and what you want, and where you can take responsibility for doing it differently while still honoring divine timing. We'll practice energetic check ins. And we'll explore the threshold itself, what it looks like when your nervous system is expanding to hold more, and what it means to stand in your middle space, that place where you can see clearly how you used to do it, how you're growing, and where you're going. This challenge is timeless. It lives inside GUIDED, we'll be revisiting it through August, and you are not late. Join us anytime. I'll see you back here on July 29 with the Akashic guidance for August. That's the full moon in Aquarius, the one that opens eclipse season. Have a beautiful two weeks. I'll see you soon! -------- join the live authentic challenge live inside GUIDED + use PODCAST for 15% off first month ask ashley a question here (a voicenote for a podcast feature) join ashley's akashic session waitlist receive a free 'regulate' line activation subscribe to our newsletter download the a line within app for iOS download the a line within app for android how to do the line activation follow on instagram @alnwithin and tiktok @alnwithin
A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do. –Leonardo da Vinci Gratitude: Freedom Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If you're interested in launching your very own Podcast, visit FreePodcastCourse.com/ and this completely free training will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know! So visit FreePodcastCourse.com.
Welcome to today's Guided Prayer, where we invite you to find a quiet space to still your mind and body. Guided Prayers are a daily 5–10 minute, intentionally created moment to slow down and meet with God—through scripture, reflection, and honest prayer.It's not a program you attend.It's a pathway you practice.A guided space where people can stop, breathe, and connect with Jesus—every single day.
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EPISODE 141: YOU ARE WORTHY OF THE COURAGE YOU CARRYTake a breath. There's something I need you to hear today.You carry courage in your body right now. The quiet kind. The kind that shows up even when you're scared. The kind that gets you out of bed on the hardest mornings.And today, I want you to know something. You are worthy of that courage. You are worthy of the strength inside you.NOT YOUR AVERAGE EPISODEThis isn't just another encouragement episode. Today, we're diving into the misunderstood relationship between worthiness and courage. Sometimes the people who carry the most courage feel the least worthy of it. If that's ever felt true for you, this one's for you.WHAT YOU'LL GET- A grounded conversation about why worthiness isn't something you earn- Breathing exercises to help you settle and arrive in the present moment- Guided affirmations you can carry with you throughout your day- A gentle reminder that you don't have to prove anything to deserve kindnessEPISODE BREAKDOWN[00:00] Opening - The truth about your worth[02:45] Settling In - Gentle breathing and arrival[05:15] The Theme Part One - Why courage doesn't require proof[13:30] Breathwork - Breathing through the truth[16:00] The Theme Part Two - Resting inside your worthiness[23:45] Affirmations Part One - Speaking your truth[27:30] Affirmations Part Two - Deepening the practice[31:00] Closing - You're not alone in thisAFFIRMATIONS FROM THIS EPISODE- I am worthy of the courage I carry.- I deserve to take up space in this world.- My bravery is not a burden. It is a gift.- I am not too much. I am not too little. I am exactly right.- The courage in me is exactly the right amount for the life I'm living.- I let go of the need to prove myself.- I embrace my worthiness as a birthright.- I am brave enough to be vulnerable.COMPASSION • COURAGE • WORTHINESS • SELF-KINDNESS • BREATHWORK • MINDFULNESS • GENTLENESS • GROUNDING • AFFIRMATIONS • DAILY PEACE • DAILY COURAGE • GROUNDED • INTENTIONAL • MEDITATION • RELAXATION • SLEEP • FOCUS • COMFORT • HEALING • PEACEFUL • MOTIVATIONAL • SELFCARE • RELAXING • ANXIETY RELIEF • INNER PEACE • STRESS RELIEF • CALM • STILLNESS • POSITIVITY • DAILY MOTIVATION • PEACE • HEALING • MINDFUL • BREATHE • AFFIRMATIONS • GROUNDING • SELFCOMPASSION • WORTHINESS • COURAGE • BRAVERYDISCLAIMER
Todays messages are collectiveAll signs are welcomeOnly take what resonates leave the rest behindCancer New Moon Message -Your being Guided and Guarded on your path
~ scroll to bottom to play ~ r e s t o r e ~ A Guided Restorative Meditation with Progressive Muscle Relaxation 'ask dorothy' The WISDOM podcast Season 5 Episode 163 ~ In this episode of 'ask dorothy' Restorative meditations are designed to shift your nervous system into a parasympathetic state, actively unwinding stress and tension. These practices focus on deep, conscious breathing, mental release, and body awareness. Instead of requiring active focus or concentration, restorative meditation involves lying down completely supported, scanning your body for tension, and 'letting go of effort' to achieve deep physical and mental renewal. This style is highly beneficial for individuals dealing with chronic stress, anxiety, or burnout. It is also widely used as a sleep aid or an afternoon reset, making it ideal for those who struggle with traditional, active meditation techniques.
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A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. –Joshua J. Marine Gratitude: Fresh fruit smoothies Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If you're ready to master productivity, discipline and focus in 100 days, visit TheMasteryJournal.com and you'll have the step by step guidance to do just that. Use promo code 'refresh' as a thank you for listening to The Daily Refresh.
The Future of Innovation and Adaptive Reuse The episode wrapped up with a look at future innovations, including the potential for prefabricated and modular homes to address housing needs. The idea of "adaptive reuse," moving and repurposing existing functional structures instead of demolishing them, was also discussed as a potentially more sustainable way forward for the industry, reflecting a broader trend toward more conscious and resourceful building practices.
In today's episode, I'm sharing a guided energy work practice to help you clear resistance — a combination of breathwork, meditation, self-inquiry, and somatic movement. Whether you're feeling resistance around launching an offer, putting out content, or just showing up as yourself, this practice is designed to help you locate where that resistance lives in your body and finally look at it instead of dancing around it.Resistance often isn't the enemy — it's a part of you trying to protect you from something, and once you learn to ask it the right questions, it can show you exactly what it needs. This practice will help you connect with your higher self, get clear guidance, and make an act of self-love toward the part of you that's been asking for attention.Take this time for yourself — you deserve to feel grounded, clear, and connected to what's really going on beneath the surface. And if this episode lands with you, come tell me over on Instagram (@iamnoravirginia).
Welcome to today's Guided Prayer, where we invite you to find a quiet space to still your mind and body. Guided Prayers are a daily 5–10 minute, intentionally created moment to slow down and meet with God—through scripture, reflection, and honest prayer.It's not a program you attend.It's a pathway you practice.A guided space where people can stop, breathe, and connect with Jesus—every single day.
Send us Fan MailThe self you built to stay safe was never a lie — but it has an expiry date, and its collapse isn't a breakdown. It's an invitation.Episode summary Most people who come to Matilda for a reading aren't lost — they're still performing a version of themselves built decades ago to survive. In this extended episode, Matilda unpacks where the "survival self" comes from, why it quietly costs us access to our own intuition, and why spiritual "awakening" almost always looks like loss before it looks like light. Expect a reframe of what awakening actually is, a practical discernment tool for collapse, three journal prompts to start locating who you were before the performance began — and, new for this episode, a short guided meditation to help you meet that self directly.Key takeawaysThe identity you built as a child to earn love and safety was adaptive, not a flaw — but it wasn't built to last foreverChronic self-abandonment often disguises itself as reliability and strengthBurnout is very often self-abandonment wearing the costume of loyaltyReal awakening tends to look like loss first, not clarity — the ego mistakes deconstruction for catastropheA two-question discernment tool for telling genuine loss apart from the death of a performed identityThree journal prompts to begin locating the self underneath the survival strategyA guided meditation practice to meet that self directly, not just intellectually understand itTimestamps 00:00 — Cold open: the client who was tired of performing04:30 — Segment 1: Why we build the survival self16:00 — Segment 2: The cost nobody names27:30 — Segment 3: Reframing "awakening" + the two-question discernment tool40:00 — Segment 4: What's underneath — three journal prompts50:00 — Segment 5: Guided meditation — meeting the self beneath the performanceLive Event BendigoAre You Listening Workshop - connect with your guidesZoom Mediumship DemonstrationMatilda's WebsiteSocial Media LinksPatreonSupport the showYOU TUBE LICENCE LTA5NNMWIHNMEQC5Support the show
After years of helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of intimacy, renowned clinical psychologist and sex therapist Dr. Kate Balestrieri has seen it all—from the challenges of fostering honest conversations to the powerful transformation that comes with reconnecting to oneself. In this episode, Dr. Kate shares profound insights into why so many people feel disconnected from their desire and how curiosity, vulnerability, and non-judgment can reignite connection and pleasure in relationships. Drawing from themes in her upcoming book, “What Happened to My Sex Life,” she also reveals how overcoming self-abandonment is the key to living authentically and building deeper intimacy. In this episode, Darius and Dr. Kate will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Dr. Kate Balestrieri (02:00) Dr. Kate's Journey into Sex Therapy (05:40) Exploring Crime and Psychology (09:35) The Spectrum of Sexuality (12:50) Cultural Shame Around Sex (15:39) Hedonism vs. Shame in Sexuality (18:59) Parenting and Sexual Education (27:14) The State of Sexual Satisfaction (33:40) Improving Partnered Sex Lives (37:58) Navigating Novelty in Relationships (43:59) The Rise of Non-Monogamy (49:03) The Role of Therapy in Sexual Conversations Dr. Kate Balestrieri is a licensed psychologist, certified sex therapist, and founder of Modern Intimacy, with practices in Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago. Passionate about the intersection of mental health, sex, and relationships, she helps individuals and couples heal from trauma, navigate addictions, improve communication, and build deeper intimacy. Guided by a holistic approach that integrates evidence-based practices, Dr. Kate emphasizes the mind-body connection to foster resilience, recovery, and thriving vitality. She also hosts the podcast Get Naked with Dr. Kate, where she explores topics on mental health, sexuality, and relationships. Connect with Dr. Kate: Website: https://www.modernintimacy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-balestrieri-psy-d-cst-csat-s-pact-iii-42b378152/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkatebalestrieri/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-naked-with-dr-kate/id1563975869 Book: https://www.amazon.com/What-Happened-My-Sex-Life/dp/1891011766 Connect with Darius: Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you ever felt like your mind is completely unprotected against the non-stop cascade of notifications, digital stress, and collective anxiety? Welcome to Day 1 of our master series, The Mental Immune System: Retraining Your Brain's Natural Defenses. Today, we unlock the foundational gateway of your psychological armor by exploring the profound developmental arc of Release. Before you can build new layers of mental resilience, you must first clear out the toxic, high-frequency static that is currently exhausting your cognitive resources. In this introductory session, we explore the groundbreaking science of the "Mental Immune System." We look at the work of evolutionary geneticists and physicians like Dr. Michael Nehls, who reveal how our brains were evolutionarily designed to absorb vital, protective trace minerals—like lithium—straight from our natural groundwater to buffer us against aggression, impulsivity, and despair. We journey back to ancient societies who drank from mineral-dense, living springs, automatically anchoring their brains in an unshakeable state of biochemical safety. Over the course of this series, you will learn how chronic digital overstimulation causes your brain stem to hold onto a tight, defensive bracing pattern that mimics a severe physical illness. Through our featured somatic release protocol, you will learn to consciously unlatch that survival loop, flush accumulated adrenaline, and build an untouchable sanctuary within your own biology. Allow your nervous system return to its true, sovereign baseline.
A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. –Booker T. Washington Gratitude: Digital cameras Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If you want to take your life to the next level, check out my Free Training; 3 Hours to your big idea. In just 3 hours, you'll have THE BIG idea that you can go all in on, and the best part, the entire training is free! Visit YourBigIdea.io to start today!
Send us Fan MailDivorce can leave you holding a stack of statements and a knot in your stomach, wondering what you actually own, what it means, and whether retirement is still possible. We sit down with Jesse Hurst, a CPA and Chartered Financial Analyst, to talk through the real-world money decisions that hit right after a divorce and how to replace fear with a plan you can live with. Jesse's twist is simple and surprisingly effective: use pop culture, music, and familiar stories to make complicated financial concepts stick, so you're not just being “told” what to do, you understand it. We dig into why people often feel frozen after a major loss, and how to restart with small steps: take an inventory, clarify what matters most to you, and map out the levers that actually drive outcomes. That includes cash flow planning after spousal support ends, deciding when to claim Social Security, and turning a collection of accounts like a 401(k), IRA, brokerage account, CDs, and home equity into a coordinated retirement strategy with an age-appropriate risk profile. We also get concrete about taxes and planning traps. Jesse explains why divorce can come with cost basis headaches that don't exist after a spouse's death, and why filing status changes can feel like a penalty when someone becomes a widow or widower. If real estate is part of the picture, we talk about rental property cash flow, concentration risk, and when selling a non-producing property can improve liquidity and diversification. If you're rebuilding after divorce and want a calmer, clearer way to think about retirement planning and financial independence, hit play. Subscribe to Modern Family Matters, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more families can find real guidance.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about Jesse and how he can help you, you can visit his website at: https://www.impelwealth.com/Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.
This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Richard Case has always been drawn to what most people run from. As a child, he couldn't always see spirits — but he could feel them, as if the air itself shifted when something otherworldly was near. Growing up in a home filled with eerie stories told by his stepfather only sharpened his sense for the unseen.Now, as an adult, Richard has turned that childhood sensitivity into a mission: investigating the hauntings and whispers that others dismiss. From shadow-filled attics to haunted sites across the globe, his encounters prove that sometimes it's not about what you see — it's about what you feel.Richard shares his lifelong connection to the paranormal and the unforgettable moments that shaped him into the investigator he is today.#TrueGhostStory #HauntedChildhood #ParanormalInvestigator #SixthSense #RichardCase #GhostEncounters #SpiritsAmongUs #RealHauntings #TheGraveTalks #SupernaturalExperiences #HauntedPlaces #FeelingTheUnseenLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWORichard Case has always been drawn to what most people run from. As a child, he couldn't always see spirits — but he could feel them, as if the air itself shifted when something otherworldly was near. Growing up in a home filled with eerie stories told by his stepfather only sharpened his sense for the unseen.Now, as an adult, Richard has turned that childhood sensitivity into a mission: investigating the hauntings and whispers that others dismiss. From shadow-filled attics to haunted sites across the globe, his encounters prove that sometimes it's not about what you see — it's about what you feel.Richard shares his lifelong connection to the paranormal and the unforgettable moments that shaped him into the investigator he is today.#TrueGhostStory #HauntedChildhood #ParanormalInvestigator #SixthSense #RichardCase #GhostEncounters #SpiritsAmongUs #RealHauntings #TheGraveTalks #SupernaturalExperiences #HauntedPlaces #FeelingTheUnseenLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access: