Podcasts about hopelessness

Have you ever been so used to feeling awful that you genuinely thought you were fine?In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie Raf, Mo, Céline, and Madhurima sit down to talk about depressivity in borderline personality disorder (BPD), including the experiences they didn't always recognize as depression at the time.They talk about feeling completely numb while somehow still being in unbearable emotional pain, partying and using substances to avoid being alone with their thoughts, staying in bed for weeks, intense self-neglect, believing they were fundamentally worthless, and even convincing themselves that people only liked them because they had somehow “tricked” them. They also explore why depression sometimes became more obvious once the louder BPD behaviors began to quiet down.In this episode:* BPD and depression* BPD depressivity* Feeling empty or numb with BPD* Shame, worthlessness and self-hatred* Quiet BPD and internalized depression* Reckless behavior and substance use* Suicidal thoughts and hopelessness* BPD recovery and recognizing emotionsIf you've ever looked functional from the outside while privately wondering how much longer you could keep doing this, you may recognize yourself in this conversation.This season, we're discussing BPD through the lens of the Alternative Model of Personality Disorders (AMPD). To meet criteria for BPD in this model, a person must have difficulties in at least two areas of personality functioning (Criterion A): identity, self direction, empathy, or intimacy, along with four or more pathological personality traits (Criterion B): emotional lability, anxiousness, separation insecurity, and depressivity (which are sub-traits of negative affectivity), impulsivity and risk taking (sub-traits of disinhibition), and hostility (a sub-trait of antagonism).In the first two episodes of the season, Dr. Carla Sharp, Dr. Frank Yeomans, and Dr. Alex Stein explain what the AMPD is, how it changes from the current categorical model, and how the BPD diagnosis is changing. In case you missed it, here are the links:Watch part 1 hereWatch part 2 here___

It's the slave man talented. That's the problem. That's the heart of the problem.有才华的是那些受压迫的人。这就是问题所在。这就是问题的核心。We are inclined to do the things that we do because we don't feel like there's anything else we can do.我们倾向于做那些我们正在做的事情，是因为我们觉得别无选择。According to the documentary, Hurricane Katrina, which struck New Orleans 15 years ago, exacerbated crime and violence in the city by destroying the local economy and displacing some 400,000 residents.根据纪录片所述，15年前袭击新奥尔良的飓风卡特里娜摧毁了当地经济，并使约40万居民流离失所，从而加剧了该市的犯罪与暴力问题。It changed the dynamics of the city. It changed the neighborhoods. Whole neighborhoods were washed out.它改变了城市的格局；它改变了社区的面貌。整个社区都被冲毁了。And as people came trickling in, you know, they had lost their homes, they'd lost everything.当人们陆续来到这里，他们已经失去了家园，失去了一切。Post-Katrina destruction, displacement and crime in New Orleans is also the theme of the feature film drama, RZA's Cut Throat City.卡特里娜飓风过后新奥尔良的破坏、居民流离失所和犯罪问题，也是罗伯特·菲茨杰拉德·迪格斯（RZA）执导的剧情长片《夺命城》的主题。The film starts on a positive note with Blink, one of the main characters, a graphic novel artist dreaming for a better life.电影以积极的基调开始，主角之一布林克是一位渴望更好生活的漫画艺术家。But then Katrina strikes the Lower Ninth Ward, a low-income district and upends the life of Blink and his community.但随后，卡特里娜飓风袭击了低收入社区下九区，打乱了布林克及其所在社区居民的生活。Unable to get a job or get help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, he turns to crime.由于找不到工作，也得不到联邦紧急事务管理署的帮助，他走上了犯罪道路。One heist leads to another, making it harder and harder for Blink to get out of a hopeless situation,一个接一个的抢劫，让布林克越来越难以摆脱绝望的处境。Hopelessness during post-Katrina New Orleans is RZA's theme.卡特里娜飓风过后新奥尔良所弥漫的绝望感，正是RZA作品的核心主题。The film also describes how corruption has been plaguing the city for generations.这部电影还描述了腐败如何困扰这座城市数代人。RZA's Cut Throat City appears to be a place where dreams of poverty-stricken African-Americans come to die.《夺命城》似乎是贫困的非洲裔美国人梦想破灭的地方。Still, the filmmaker says his film ends with the redemptive note that people have the power to turn their lives around.尽管如此，这位电影制作人表示，他的影片最终以救赎性的基调收尾，即人们有能力改变自己的生活。The lotus flower grows out of mud. Okay, the community could be mud, but a flower could grow out of it.莲出淤泥而不染。社区或许如同淤泥，但花朵也能从中绽放。I think everyone deserves a second chance or at least should have the option.我认为每个人都应该有第二次机会，或者至少应该有这个选择。Katrina's always been with us, set a bunch of different names.卡特里娜一直和我们在一起，只是冠以了各种不同的名称。

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Matt Scogin, President, Hope CollegeThis episode, President Series #497, is powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ -Higher Ed's AI-Enriched Platform!This episode is sponsored by the InsightsEDU 2027 Conference - focused on attracting & retaining the modern learner - February 23-25 in Phoenix, AZ! Use code EDUP & save $100! Early-bird pricing ends December 15, 2026!This episode is brought to YOU by EdUp Leadership⁠ - the only intelligence platform built exclusively from presidential conversations in higher ed!YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠How does a pay it forward tuition model where students sign a covenant to give back every year for life lead to 95% of the first graduates already giving with a 96% retention rate?Why does telling our story better not solve the problem when people have real merit to their critique & we actually have to change things, not just do better marketing?What makes doubling down on being one of the most human centric colleges in the world the answer when fewer than 25% of Americans feel hopeful about the future & technology isn't solving our despair?Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want access to the only intelligence platform built exclusively from presidential conversations in higher ed? Well, we have an app for that!Join EdUp Leadership!

The Crisis Nobody Is Talking About There is a mental health crisis in our world today. Depression. Anxiety. Burnout. Hopelessness. 1 in 5 adults in the United States will experience a diagnosable mental health condition this year. And the church — our church — is not exempt. People are sitting in our…

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You feel a small thing happen and suddenly your brain says this is how it's always going to be. You're not imagining it. The little things really do pile up until you're convinced nothing will change, that you're stuck here for good. This episode breaks down what's actually happening when hopelessness sneaks in and gives you four things to do the moment you notice it. In this episode: Understand why hopelessness builds up from small, repeated moments, not just big crises Learn how to spot the specific thoughts that signal you've slipped into hopelessness Walk away with four practical steps to move yourself from hopelessness back to hope Finally see why praying "fix this" feels different than praying with authority Love, Brittany Ready to go deeper? Here's where to start: The Unstuck Workshop — $37 and self-paced. If you want to finally understand why you keep feeling stuck and walk away with a tool to actually change it, this is your first step.  Made Whole Academy — The full 10-week journey. Real tools, real community, and lasting change. Applications are open.  Free Quiz: What's Actually Keeping You Stuck? — Not sure where to start? Take the quiz and find out.  Find everything else at madewholepath.com and come say hi on Instagram at @madewholepath. If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who needs it. That's how women like us find each other.

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Every screening tool used in OB-GYN and pediatric offices across the United States is designed to catch postpartum depression. Sadness. Hopelessness. Difficulty bonding. None of them screen for postpartum psychosis — a condition that involves hallucinations, command voices, delusions, and a complete break from reality. It affects one to two women in every thousand births. And the person going through it almost never knows it is happening.Lindsay Clancy was a labor and delivery nurse who sought help from every corner of the medical system after the birth of her third child. She went to her providers. She called crisis lines. She checked herself into McLean Hospital. She was prescribed nine medications over four months. She told her doctors she was having intrusive thoughts. Her civil lawsuit alleges those were auditory hallucinations — voices she could not distinguish from reality — and that her providers treated them as anxiety without ever asking the question that would have changed the diagnosis.A forensic psychiatrist later diagnosed her with Bipolar Disorder I with postpartum onset — meaning the antidepressants her doctors prescribed may have triggered the psychotic episodes they kept failing to identify. Her husband Patrick told a friend that Lindsay seemed overmedicated and was acting like a zombie. An outside hospital flagged overmedication and misdiagnosis. According to the lawsuit, the response from her nurse practitioner never came.Tony Brueski explains the condition at the center of Lindsay Clancy's murder trial — what it is, what it is not, and what every person with a new mother in their life needs to understand.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#LindsayClancy #PostpartumPsychosis #TrueCrimeToday #MentalHealth #TrueCrime #PostpartumDepression #InsanityDefense #MaternalMentalHealth #DuxburyMom #PatrickClancy

The world can be a bit much. It's easy to fall into fear, isolation, dread, anxiety and a chaotic mindset.But we don't have to live that way. Here are some tips for noticing and navigating the world around us - and how we can bring about change. Thanks for listening!

What hope can a sinner have before God? Job 11 prepares us for the opening part of public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these twenty verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that, though sinners may be tempted to find hope through their repenting, the only true hope that they can have is in God's mercy. The devotional analyzes Zophar's speech in Job 11 to illustrate the danger of relying on theological knowledge without humility or self-awareness. Although Zophar speaks truths about God's sovereignty, his pride and misrepresentation of Job's condition reveal a lack of true understanding. Job contrasts this with the gospel, emphasizing that human righteousness is insufficient for standing before God. Instead, justification comes solely through faith in Christ, not through self-improved behavior or repentance efforts. The message calls believers to cling to Christ alone and seek humility from the Holy Spirit.

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This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are you experiencing an existential crisis? You might feel lost, anxious, depressed, and/or hopeless. Danny and Randy discuss how to overcome an existential crisis.  Check out the Cleveland Clinic's article featured in this episode: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/ways-to-overcome-an-existential-crisis/Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  

Have you ever wondered why some people continue growing while others stay stuck for years? It's usually not because of intelligence, education, or opportunity. It's because of two hidden mindsets that quietly stop spiritual growth. In this first episode of the GROWTH: Becoming More Like Christ series, Jeanith Padilla explores two of the greatest obstacles to transformation: pride and hopelessness. You'll discover why growth begins with a teachable heart, why God is never finished with you, and how humility and hope work together to transform your life. If you've ever felt spiritually stagnant or wondered why change feels so difficult, this episode will encourage you to keep growing. In this episode we discuss: • Why people stop growing • Pride vs. humility • Hopelessness vs. faith • Becoming teachable • Spiritual transformation • Becoming more like Christ Key Scriptures • Proverbs 9:9 • James 4:6 • Philippians 1:6 • Romans 12:2

This episode of The Feminist Dating Show is a juicy one-- I'm responding to a listener's voicemail about feeling completely hopeless after being ghosted... And after validating the hell out of her (because getting ghosted SUCKS), I got down to answering her question with a tactical action plan: How do you build hope in your dating life after so much disappointment? Is it even realistic to be hopeful in this dating climate? If these questions resonate with you, you're going to love love love this episode.  Links: Date Brazen on TikTok Date Brazen on Instagram 127. My response to the question, "Will I just die alone?" 128. The questions you don't say out loud.. 139. Body image and your dating life with Bri Campos 140. My bless and release strategy for letting go Kristen Neff, SelfCompassion.org Simone Seol's Joyful Marketing Podcast Work with Lily Join the Main Character Dating: https://datebrazen.com/dating Get the book, Thank You, More Please: https://datebrazen.com/book Download my free Essence-Based Preferences Creation Guide: https://datebrazen.com/workbook Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datebrazen/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@datebrazen Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DateBrazen

No matter how dark your situation feels, Jesus is still in the boat.

We all know what it's like to feel worn out and ready to give up after a long season of struggle. In this message, Pastor Louis looks at Elijah in 1 Kings 19: a man who hits despair right after epic victories and finds himself exhausted, afraid, and convinced he's all alone. We'll explore how despair distorts our reality – how it makes us imagine the worst, forget God's past faithfulness, and feel more isolated than we truly are. Then we'll see how God meets Elijah under the broom tree with tenderness, not rebuke: allowing him to grieve, giving him rest and food, and speaking in a still small voice that gently calls him forward. God does the same for us today, providing strength, community, and a future when we feel overwhelmed. Above all, we have hope – a steady anchor for every heart that feels close to giving up.

How Do We Find Hope in The Hopelessness?

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Send me a messageIf you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, it's time to look at the source of this weight. In this podcast, we dive deep into why hopelessness is a creation of the mind and how to return to your true, untouchable nature.We explore:- Why the "doom and gloom" in the media is a cycle that's been repeating for centuries.- The "What next?" mantra for staying present when things feel like they're falling apart.- Why every personal and global problem shares one single source: the mind.- How to experience true stillness through nature and meditation.Life isn't heavy; our overthinking is. Let's learn how to put the weight down and find the fulfillment that stuff can never give you.#Mindfulness #MentalHealth #SpiritualGrowth #InnerPeace #OvercomingHopelessness For the days when life feels like too much, these 4 free books are for you. Get the free 4-books bundleIf my words have ever touched your heart or helped you through a hard moment, I'd be deeply grateful for your support in keeping this podcast alive. Support the PodcastAnd if you'd like to explore these ideas in greater depth, you can find all of my books here.

Hear Joni talk about a meaningful quote she said to herself while lying in the hospital bed right after her accident. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

If your friend starts crying, pull up a chair and grab a tissue. Be like Romans 12 and mourn with those who mourn. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

It's easy to get caught up in the resources our churches provide—a talented choirs, stunning buildings, and powerful messages. But a critical question remains: is the presence of the Holy Spirit actually there? No resource can cure the hopelessness we feel. Only the healing power of Jesus can.

Rural ministry challenges are evolving. What was once known as the “Big Three”—isolation, vocational identity, and limited resources—has now become the “Core Four” with a new and critical addition: hopelessness. Recorded live at the North American Mission Board Replant Lab in Alpharetta, this episode dives into why so many rural pastors are battling discouragement and […]

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Author Doireann Ní Ghríofa joins Dearbhail to discuss her haunting new book ‘Said The Dead', which explores the archive, history and lives lived in Cork's Victorian asylum. The book blends medical notes from the time, the life story of the extraordinary physician, Dr Lucia Fitzgerald, and Ní Ghríofa's own empathetic quest to understand their world

This episode brings a deeply moving and fiercely hopeful conversation with Lisa Boone, a Certified Hospice and Palliative Registered Nurse, spiritual director, writer, speaker, and founder of Severed Sacred Tree. Lisa has spent years bringing compassion into the hardest moments of people's lives — but her own journey through tragedy reshaped everything she thought she knew about suffering, hope, and the presence of God in the darkest places.After her fifteen-year-old daughter Jessie survived a devastating traumatic brain injury, Lisa found herself on the opposite side of the hospital bed. That experience became the foundation of her book, Severed Sacredness: The Miraculous Journey of Jessie Boone, a testimony of grief, grit, miracles, and the relentless pursuit of hope.Finding Hope in the Dark Forest — How Lisa learned to look for light when everything felt lost.Becoming Love Made Flesh — What it means to embody compassion for those in crisis.The Power of SEEing Your Patient — Why presence, attention, and humanity matter in healthcare more than ever.Navigating Crisis as a Parent — Lisa's raw, honest reflections on walking through trauma with her daughter.Where God Is in the Darkness — A spiritual conversation about presence, mystery, and unexpected grace.“To share my story so others may have hope.”Her message is simple and powerful:You are never alone in the dark forests of life.Those in crisis — Anyone facing devastation, grief, or uncertainty.Communities surrounding someone in crisis — Friends, churches, neighbors, and caregivers who want to show up better.Medical professionals — A reminder of the sacredness of their work and the impact of truly seeing their patients.Hopelessness in crisis — She offers assurance that help, presence, and God's nearness are real even when unseen.Communities unsure how to help — She teaches practical, powerful ways to show up with prayers, presence, and provision.Clinicians losing sight of the human story — She advocates for compassionate, patient-centered care that honors dignity.Books — Including Severed Sacredness.Blogs — Reflections on hope, suffering, and spiritual resilience.Speaking — Conferences, churches, medical groups, and community events.One-on-one meetings — Guidance for families or individuals in crisis.Resources & Store — Tools for navigating trauma, caregiving, and spiritual darkness.Press Kit: https://severedsacredness.com/presskit/Website: www.severedsacredness.com

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Deborah Giles shared a powerful message on fighting hopelessness and trusting that the seeds we've sown in faith are still growing, even when we can't yet see the harvest. Through Galatians 6:9, she reminded us not to grow weary in doing good, encouraging us to hold onto hope in seasons of waiting, disappointment, and silence.

Join us as we explore the profound journey of Sharon Jones, a healer, author, and mental health advocate, who shares her indigenous roots, spiritual practices, and lessons learned from humble beginnings to becoming a beacon of hope and healing. Discover with Maestro Jerry Tello and Sharon Jones how sacred ceremonies, ancestral teachings, and a focus on positive energy can transform lives and communities. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:03 Sharon Jones: A Journey of Healing and Community 06:10 Humble Beginnings: Lessons from Louisiana to California 14:38 The Sacred Circuitry: Spiritual Connections and Healing 15:52 Empowering Others: The Role of Choice in Healing 17:58 Books as Tools for Healing 21:51 Navigating Modern Struggles: Racism and Hopelessness 30:08 Advice for the Next Generation: Embracing Identity and Gifts 33:45 Future Projects: Writing for Children and Beyond Learn more at: https://alabastermomentstransformation.com/ https://healingjourneyalabasterusa.online Social: https://www.facebook.com/SpiritofAlabaster/ https://www.facebook.com/Alabastermoments/ https://www.instagram.com/alabastermoments/  To contact Ms. Jones, email: Alabasterspirit.vision@gmail.com And to learn more about the National Compadres Network, please visit: Website: https://nationalcompadresnetwork.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la.cultura.cura/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/national.compadres.network Email: HGP@compadresnetwork.org 

Political Awakenings and the Universal Silent HeroDuring a 1931 world tour, Chaplin was appalled by the hopelessness of the global depression, which inspired the social commentary in Modern Times. This period marked the beginning of his troubles with the FBI, who surveilled him despite his conservative financial habits and immense wealth. Chaplin famously resisted the transition to sound to protect the Tramp's universality, fearing an English accent would limit the character's global appeal. He finally spoke on screen in The Great Dictator, playing both a Jewish barber and a parody of Hitler, whose mustache Chaplin believed may have been an imitation of his own famous screen persona. Guest: Scott Eyman. (3/8)1900 LA

In this episode we unpack why hopelessness isn't proof of brokenness it's just thought in overdrive. We explore how the ADHD mind gets trapped in cycles of self-doubt, burnout, and "what's the point," and how that loop is fueled by taking our thinking too seriously.  Underneath the noise is a quieter wisdom that's always there. This episode is a reminder that we don't have to fight hopelessness to feel free.

What if the very drive that takes you to the top of your career is quietly dismantling everything underneath it? In this raw, deeply human episode of Legendary Leaders, host Cathleen O'Sullivan is joined by Nick Jonsson — global keynote speaker, bestselling author, and the world's number one thought leader on executive loneliness. Swedish-born, educated in Australia, and based across Southeast Asia for over two decades, Nick has spent 22 years living and working at the intersection of high performance and hidden struggle. Nick opens with the story most leaders never tell: how a working-class upbringing wired him to equate worth with relentless grind, how loneliness crept in silently behind every promotion, and how alcohol became his coping mechanism — not occasionally, but systematically. He and Cathleen explore what addiction really looks like in high-performing people and why it's so easy to miss, how "smiling depression" masks crisis even from those closest to us, why surrender is the first and most essential step toward something solid, and what leaders can do right now to build safer spaces — for their teams and for themselves. This is a conversation that will stop you mid-scroll and ask you the question Cathleen poses at the very start: if you stripped away the job title, the calendar, the KPIs — who are you? And are you okay?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​   Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 When Performance Meets Loneliness 00:05:54 Nick's Story: From Working-Class Roots to Rock Bottom 00:10:19 The Making of an Anxious Overachiever 00:14:14 Where Loneliness Really Lives 00:15:59 From Bad Habit to Addiction 00:28:07 Surrender as the First Step 00:31:03 Progress Over Perfection 00:34:59 The Relief Leaders Are Really Looking For 00:37:42 Psychological Safety — Theory vs. Reality 00:45:04 Signals Leaders Should Watch For 00:49:55 Depression, Hopelessness, and Smiling Through It 00:54:33 Seeing the Signs in Someone You Love 00:57:25 The Five Steps to Holistic Leadership 01:04:19 What We Can Do Every Day​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Key Takeaway: Loneliness at the Top Is Real — and Rarely Talked About: The higher you climb, the fewer safe spaces there are to admit struggle. Naming that is the first step toward changing it. Surrender Is Strength, Not Failure: Admitting something isn't working is not giving up — it's the starting point for everything that comes after. You cannot rebuild what you won't first put down. Progress Over Perfection in Recovery: Relapse doesn't mean starting over. What matters is honesty about what happened and what you'll do differently next time. Leaders Set the Culture by Going First: Psychological safety isn't a policy — it's a practice. When a leader owns their struggles openly, it gives everyone else permission to do the same. Build Your Safe Space Before You Need It: A coach, peer group, or trusted friend outside work isn't a luxury. It's what keeps pressure from becoming crisis.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ About Nick Jonsson: Nick Jonsson is a global keynote speaker, supervised psychotherapist, certified executive coach, and #1 international bestselling author recognised as the world's leading thought leader on executive loneliness. Swedish-born and educated in Australia, he has spent over 22 years living and working across Southeast Asia — in Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. As co-founder and Managing Director of Executives' Global Network (EGN), he built Southeast Asia's largest confidential peer network for senior executives and business owners. His bestselling book, Executive Loneliness, draws on his own recovery from burnout, alcoholism, and depression to help leaders break free from isolation and lead with wellbeing and sustainable performance. A LinkedIn Top Voice and award-winning entrepreneur, Nick works with leaders around the world on psychological safety, holistic leadership, and genuine connection. Connect with Nick Jonsson: Website: https://www.nickjonsson.com/  LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/nick-jonsson  Book: https://www.nickjonsson.com/executive-loneliness-book  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonssonnick/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NickJonsson  Podcast: https://www.nickjonsson.com/podcast    Connect with Cathleen O'Sullivan:  Business: https://cathleenosullivan.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-osullivan/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryLeaderswithCathleenOS   FOLLOW LEGENDARY LEADERS ON APPLE, SPOTIFY OR WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTS.  

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Have you ever reached a point in your job search where you started to wonder if it was ever actually going to happen for you? In this episode, I'm talking about one of the most painful — and most misunderstood — emotions that shows up in a career search: hopelessness. If you've been at this for months and that quiet voice telling you it's never going to work is getting louder, this episode was made for you. Tune in to hear the story that completely changed the way I think about hope — and why your brain's prediction of the future is not the truth. Get full show notes and more information here: https://nataliefisher.ca/ep291

Jimmy Blair's path to the insurance industry is truly one of a kind. Before selling commercial insurance, Jimmy spent nearly a decade as a police officer in Tempe, Arizona, navigating the chaos of the Mill Avenue beat during the unrest of 2020.My guest, Jimmy Blair, Commercial Insurance Advisor at the Mahoney Group, joins me to share his incredible journey from chasing bad guys to protecting multifamily real estate portfolios. We discuss the "hopelessness" that led him to leave the force, why his first attempt at selling insurance ended with him going back to a patrol car, and the grueling 100-hour workweeks he endured to successfully transition into the industry on his second try. We also break down how the communication skills and empathy required to manage a crisis on the street translate perfectly into being an elite commercial risk advisor. If you are struggling with imposter syndrome or wondering if you have what it takes to build a book of business, this episode will inspire you to keep pushing.▶▶ Sign Up For Your Free Discovery Callcompletegameu.com/agaKEY MOMENTS(00:00) From Cop to Commercial Insurance: Jimmy's Unique Path (01:21) Why Law Enforcement? "Shoot Guns, Drive Fast, Chase Bad Guys" (02:30) Policing During 2020: Navigating the Front Lines on Mill Avenue (04:06) The Turning Point: Dealing with Hopelessness and the Salary Ceiling (06:28) Becoming Desensitized to Trauma and the "Worst Day" Reality (07:37) The Family Connection: Discovering the Mahoney Group (08:50) Attempt Number One: 18 Months of Insurance and Imposter Syndrome (10:14) The Retreat to Safety: Why Jimmy Went Back to the Police Force (11:32) Attempt Number Two: Working 100-Hour Weeks to Build a Book (15:47) Why Managing an Insurance Crisis is Like Responding to a 911 Call (19:35) How to Keep Your Cool When the Proverbial "Shit Hits the Fan" (22:15) Writing "The Overlooked Line in the Capital Stack" to Attract Multifamily Owners (23:25) Jimmy's Lightning Round: 5 AM Wakeups, Half-Marathons, and Golden DoodlesCONNECT WITH ANDY NEARY

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A Critique of Practicing the Way, Part 40 - The Hopelessness of Spiritual Formation, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. We compare spiritual formation with the biblical doctrine of sanctification. The beginning point of Comer's version of spiritual formation is the mother's womb (in Adam); the beginning point of true sanctification is supernatural regeneration (in Christ). (duration 00:23:31) Click here to play

Hopelessness doesn’t always come from one dramatic moment. Sometimes it builds slowly—through unanswered questions, ongoing struggles, or circumstances that don’t seem to change. Even in a season meant to celebrate resurrection and new life, it’s possible to feel weighed down. Romans 5:3-4 offers a perspective that feels almost upside down: “We can rejoice… when we run into problems and trials.” Not because the pain is good, but because God is doing something within it. He is forming endurance, shaping character, and ultimately strengthening our hope. This kind of hope isn’t fragile or dependent on circumstances. It’s rooted in something deeper—in the resurrection of Jesus. Resurrection reminds us that what looks final isn’t always the end. What feels broken isn’t beyond redemption. And what seems hopeless isn’t beyond God’s power to restore. But hope doesn’t always arrive as a sudden, overwhelming feeling. Often, it shows up quietly—in small moments, simple reminders, and everyday grace. It can be found in noticing beauty where you didn’t expect it, in kindness from a stranger, or in a brief moment of peace in the middle of chaos. These glimpses matter. They remind us that God is still present, still working, still sustaining us—even when life feels heavy. Hope doesn’t require us to ignore reality. It invites us to see reality through the lens of God’s promises. Sometimes, choosing hope feels like an act of surrender. It means releasing our expectations of how life “should” look and trusting God with what is. It means allowing Him to meet us not just in the joyful moments, but in the difficult ones too. The resurrection is not just something we celebrate—it’s something we live in. It’s a truth that carries us through both the highs and the lows, reminding us that life, not death, has the final word. If you’re feeling hopeless today, you’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not without hope. God is present in your story, even now, gently inviting you to see, trust, and receive the life He offers—right where you are. Main Takeaways Hope can feel distant, even during seasons of celebration. God uses trials to build endurance, character, and deeper hope. Resurrection reminds us that nothing is beyond God’s redemption. Hope often appears in small, everyday moments. Choosing hope is an act of trusting God in the present. Today’s Bible Verse “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.” Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) Your Daily Prayer Prayer excerpt for listeners: “Lord, help me see Your hope, even in the middle of what feels heavy and uncertain.” Listen to the full prayer here. To view the prayer in written format, visit the links below. Continue growing in faith and encouragement: LifeAudio.com – Christian podcasts and devotionals Crosswalk.com – Daily prayers, articles, and Bible study resources If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.orgTrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. https://trinitycredit.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or like you just can't breathe? You're not alone — and this episode was made for exactly that moment.In this episode of the One Seconds of Strength Podcast, Mindset Speaker Tanner Clark break down five practical, science-backed steps to help you move through anxiety, reclaim hope, and find the strength to take your next step — no matter how hard things feel right now.Whether you're a teenager dealing with social pressure, a parent stretched thin, or a professional burned out and wondering how to keep going, these tools will help you rise above the weight of the moment.Overcoming anxiety how to find hope mental health tips dealing with overwhelmgratitude practice resilience mindset emotional health personal developmentself-improvement stress relief positive thinkingWHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Process your emotions — Why your feelings are valid, why they're temporary, and how to identify the root cause so you can move through — not around — them.Default to the truth — Discover the rock-solid truths about who you are that no anxiety, fear, or bad day can take from you.Control the controllables — Why changing your location, your breathing, or even forcing a smile can instantly shift your mental state.Lean into gratitude — The neuroscience of why gratitude works and a simple practice that makes darkness and negativity cease to exist.Break it into small steps — How to climb any mountain by focusing only on the next three minutes — and why celebrating small wins is the secret weapon most people ignore."We cannot control what other people do to us. We can always control our reactions."

From Krista: I was longing for a deep dive on the radiant and common-sense hope that Jason Reynolds embodies after I interviewed him at a Georgetown event last year. I got my chance at the 2025 Aspen Ideas Festival. Jason's perspective is so urgent for the world we've now walked into: on giving ourselves grace to be hopeless, the virtue of stamina, and the hope that stays strong in him from his life in relationship with the very young in our midst — "the arbiters and purveyors of the future" — as well as an occasional stranger in a bar. Jason himself is preternaturally wise as well as talented and kind and humble. He's become a friend across the years and is one of my favorite people in the world.  — Find an excellent transcript of this show, edited by humans, on our show page. Sign yourself and others up for The Pause to be on our mailing list for all things On Being and to receive Krista's monthly Saturday newsletter, including a heads up on new episodes, special offerings, recommendations, and event invitations. Jason Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author of over 20 books for children and young adults. From 2020–2022, he served as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Among many honors, he has received the Newbery, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Awards, and was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2024. He is on the faculty at Lesley University for the Writing for Young People M.F.A. Program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this latest episode of the More From Sam series, Sam and Jaron talk about current events. They discuss whether the U.S. was right to take military action against Iran, the new era of American amorality, antisemitism on the left and right, Tucker Carlson's provocative interview with Mike Huckabee, navigating feelings of hopelessness and dread, the dangers and promise of psychedelics, the corrosive effects of social media on culture and politics, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.

In this episode of The Hen Report, Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan delve into the psychological barriers to activism and the importance of community action for animal rights. They discuss a thought-provoking YouTube video that explores feelings of powerlessness and how to overcome them. The conversation highlights the role of community and small actions in creating significant change for animals. This…

We continue through the Body Grief process with two deeply connected stages: Hopelessness and Hope, and how they eventually open the door to Body Trust. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Tandem Mobi ** Use code JUICEBOX to save 40% at Cozy Earth  CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Dexcom G7 Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Get your supplies from US MED  or call 888-721-1514 Touched By Type 1 Take the T1DExchange survey Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices The Juicebox Podcast is a free show, but if you'd like to support the podcast directly, you can make a gift here or buy me a coffee. Thank you! *The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.  ** t:slim X2 or Tandem Mobi w/ Control-IQ+ technology (7.9 or newer). RX ONLY. Indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, 2 years and older. BOXED WARNING:Control-IQ+ technology should not be used by people under age 2, or who use less than 5 units of insulin/day, or who weigh less than 20 lbs. Safety info: tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan.  If the podcast has helped you to live better with type 1 please tell someone else how to find it!