Podcasts about human experience

In this special episode I discuss why nervous system resets are necessary, some basic aspects of the resets as well as explaining the nervous system reset experiences that I'm now offering in the mountains of the Dominican Republic at my home! ————————————————————You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6 pm ET on Facebook & YouTube! Check out my new book Down to Earth The Spiritual Beings Guide to a Happy, Human Experience. Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, in digital and paperback!For Life Coaching, Exclusive Content, or More Info: GlennAmbrose.comHave you joined the new community Loving Nation in the Glenn Ambrose Academy yet?To help support my work and the free content I provide please donate HERE

"You don't get in life what you wish for, you become what you repeatedly embody." What if the reason you feel stuck, restless, or unfulfilled has nothing to do with your circumstances… and everything to do with the game you've been taught to play? From the moment we're born, we're handed a set of invisible rules: achieve more, accumulate more, become more, prove yourself, and eventually you'll be happy. Yet even after checking every box, so many people still feel a quiet emptiness, a sense that something essential is missing. What if the problem isn't you? What if you've simply been playing the wrong game? In this thought-provoking episode of SoulTalk, Kute Blackson offers a powerful new framework for understanding the human experience. Through the lens of four fundamental "games" (Survival, Success, Meaning, and Awakening) he explores why so many people remain trapped in fear, chasing validation and external achievement while missing the deeper invitation life is constantly offering. Rather than another conversation about hustle, manifestation, or self-improvement, this episode is an invitation to step back and question the assumptions you've built your life around. You'll discover why life's greatest challenges may actually be guiding you toward greater consciousness, why true abundance is rooted in trust rather than accumulation, and how shifting the game you're playing can completely transform the way you experience every relationship, every setback, and every moment of your life. If you've ever wondered, Is this really all there is? Why do I still feel like something is missing? What is the real purpose of my life? this conversation may completely change the way you see yourself and the journey you're on.   Timestamps (00:00:54) - The surprising question that changes how you see your entire life (00:04:27) – Why so many people achieve success yet still feel empty (00:07:43) – The real game of life: awakening versus accumulation (00:09:27) – The four games every human being unconsciously plays (00:18:51) – Five hidden rules that can completely transform your experience of life (00:21:02) – The profound realization that shifts everything at the end of the journey   QUESTIONS THAT MAY CHANGE HOW YOU SEE YOUR LIFE What if you've spent your entire life trying to win a game you never consciously chose? Are you building a successful life… or avoiding yourself through achievement? Is your daily life being driven by fear, purpose, or genuine awakening? What if your greatest challenges aren't obstacles but invitations to become more conscious? If everything you've been chasing disappeared tomorrow, who would you truly be?  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER Why external success alone can never create lasting fulfillment—and what actually does The four stages of human evolution and how to identify which "game" you're currently playing Why survival isn't just financial or physical, but an unconscious way of relating to life How purpose transforms pain into service and shifts your relationship with success The five timeless principles that can help you experience greater peace, freedom, and authenticity Why the ultimate goal of life isn't winning, accumulating, or becoming more—but awakening to who you already are   Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com

Big changes are coming to The HX Podcast, and it's about a lot more than just shifting a date on the calendar! In this special season six teaser, host Stacie Baird reveals why the show is officially moving its weekly drop day to Fridays. For over five years, Stacie has championed "Freedom Friday", a personal practice dedicated to hiking, sharing, and learning how to reset your mind and body before the weekend hits. Now, she's weaving that exact spirit into the podcast to help you elevate the human experience at work by prioritizing your own self-care first. Get ready for a fresh format that seamlessly blends evidence-based science and neurology regulation with core HX pillars: the talent engine, benefits and well-being design, and leadership development. Stacie shares a personal mindfulness exercise—the "heart walk"—to show how simple it is to quiet the noise in your brain and find grounding amid a busy week. This quick update is your official invitation to give yourself more grace, reclaim your Fridays, and step into a more powerful way of living and leading. Tune in and get ready for the official new format launching this Friday! Stacie For more episodes, visit StacieBaird.com.

Understanding Protein with Biochemist Phil George - Part 2 In this two-part episode, Biochemist, Health Coach, and Personal Trainer Phil George dives into the power of protein and why it's essential for your overall health and wellness! From understanding the different types of protein to practical tips and tools for getting the most out of your nutrition, this episode is packed with valuable insights to fuel your body and support your well-being. You won't want to miss it! Connecting with Phil: Email: philgeorge@charter.net Dreamvisions7 Wellness Wave Radio Show: Wellness Wave Radio LLC Archives with Phil George Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network Connect with Kristin:  Facebook: Kristin Aurelia Instagram: kristinaurelia210 Connect with She Wise Wellness: Website: https://www.shewisewellness.com/ Website: www.shewisepublications.com Email: shewisepublications@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she_wise_publications/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094044723450 YouTube: SHE Wise @survivingthehumanexperience https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtYaqS-cL1WAFQKDadapxPQ

On this episode of Directions, the conversation explores the emotional and psychological realities behind the choices people make in everyday life.From relationships and personal boundaries to self-growth, uncertainty, and life transitions, the discussion reflects on how individuals navigate pressure, expectations, and change. Through honest dialogue and grounded perspectives, the show highlights the importance of understanding yourself before making decisions that shape your future.Thoughtful, relatable, and reflective, this episode offers listeners space to think, reset, and find direction in the midst of life's complexity.

Every couple starts with a spark, entering marriage with the grand promise of a lifelong partnership. But over time, millions of well-intentioned partners find themselves running on auto-pilot, sharing a roof and a routine but completely losing their emotional intimacy.  Renowned marriage expert and "Thriveologist" Dr. Lee Baucom joins the show to expose why complexity is the enemy of clarity in love. The data and daily realities show that a staggering number of marriages silently fracture not from a lack of love, but from creeping, unaddressed disconnection. However, mainstream relationship advice will tell you that fixing a marriage requires overcomplicating your life with endless, exhausting therapy cycles that focus entirely on past wounds. We've been conditioned to believe that when a relationship struggles, it's an absolute, irreversible failure. In reality, the modern world drains our relationship energy, leaving everyday couples stranded in a cycle of unspoken expectations and deep resentment.  We unpack the three levels of connection, detail how to transition from competition to fierce teamwork, and provide a simple, actionable blueprint to "unpause" your relationship and reclaim your shared joy. In this podcast, you will learn: Why adding layers of rules to your relationship destroys clarity and simple intimacy. How to audit and sync your physical, emotional, and spiritual bonds. Why ignoring minor emotional distance early on creates a massive crisis later. How unspoken expectations silently breed resentment, and how to build clear agreements instead. Practical tools to stop competing with your spouse and start operating as a true alliance. How to leverage early interventions, like the "Unpause" framework, before hitting a breaking point. Video Chapters 0:00 - The Adulthood Trap: Why Hard Work Isn't Enough 2:03 - The Thread That Led Lee From Magic to Human Psychology 3:29 - Misdirection in Magic and Society—What's Really Fooling Us? 4:43 - Why Complexity is the Enemy of Clarity in Relationships 6:16 - How Outside Influences Drain Your Relationship Energy 7:41 - The Marriage Lifecycle: Attraction, Connection, and Hitting Pause 13:56 - The Three Levels of Connection: Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual 16:56 - How Disconnection Sneaks in and How to Spot It Early 18:21 - Practical Steps to Rebuild Connection and Shared Values 22:40 - The Chaos Theory of Relationships: Regulating Small Variances 24:42 - Moving From Competition to True Teamwork Mode 29:04 - How Disconnection Manifests as 'Symptoms' Misidentified as Problems 30:47 - Moving From Crisis to Early Intervention Tools 36:42 - The Hidden Roots of Expectations and Resentment 40:06 - Why Modern Therapy Often Misses the Mark 45:55 - Communication is a Delivery: Focusing on the Message 47:34 - The Magic of Simple, Consistent Connection 54:14 - Empathy and Curiosity Across the Human Experience 58:07 - Keeping Your Eyes Wide Open to Your Marriage   About Our Guest:    Dr. Lee Baucom is an experienced relationship expert, author, and "Thriveologist" dedicated to helping couples transform struggling relationships into thriving partnerships. As the creator of the "Save the Marriage" system and the "Unpause Your Marriage" app, he specializes in practical, forward-looking strategies that cut through the noise of traditional therapy to rebuild authentic human connection   Our Mission:    Eyes Wide Open is a space for honest communication. Our goal is to remove the stigmas around mental health, holistic lifestyles, culture, and free speech so you can show up as your authentic self with your eyes wide open. By having real conversations about difficult truths, we move toward collective healing. Find Dr. Lee Baucom here:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leebaucom/  YouTube: https://leebaucom.com/  Website: https://leebaucom.com/  Save the Marriage Podcast: http://savethemarriage.com/ Unpause Your Marriage App: https://unpauseyourmarriage.com/    Find Nick Thompson here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ | https://www.instagram.com/the_ucan_foundation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13/ UCAN Foundation: https://theucanfoundation.org/ Website: https://www.engagewithnick.com/  

Looking for daily inspiration?  Get a quote from the top leaders in the industry in your inbox every morning.   Paul Couch is the Creative Producer of PTC Stages. Over the course of a decades-long career in entertainment, Paul built a remarkable path through theme parks, concert venues, theater management, and higher education. Beginning as a singer inspired by live performance, he worked at parks including Kings Island, Opryland USA, and Dollywood while also helping lead entertainment operations at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Along the way, he produced concerts, managed festivals, developed theatrical productions, and later became an Assistant Professor at Middle Tennessee State University. In this interview, Paul talks about theme park career stories, entertainment as the human experience, and working with Dolly. Theme park career stories “Working at King's Island that summer was the best job of my life.” Paul shares a fascinating career journey that began with a desire to become a professional singer after being inspired by a live Neil Diamond album as a teenager. That passion eventually led him into the theme park industry when he was hired to perform at Kings Island, where he unexpectedly found himself immersed in country music and theme park entertainment. That experience introduced him to a larger world of live entertainment production and sparked his interest in building a career beyond performing alone. From there, Paul worked his way through Nashville's entertainment scene, balancing music industry jobs with carpentry work before deciding to pursue live show production full time. Networking played a critical role in helping him transition into management at Opryland, where he developed a reputation for getting things done and eventually became deeply involved in concerts, Halloween festivals, and large-scale entertainment operations. His career later expanded to the Ryman Auditorium, where he helped guide concerts and theatrical productions during a transformative period for downtown Nashville before ultimately joining Dollywood's entertainment leadership team. Entertainment as the human experience “Entertainment has a big footprint, not just as a business, but as part of the human experience.” Paul offers a thoughtful perspective on why entertainment matters so deeply within theme parks and beyond. He explains that gathering together for shared experiences is fundamentally part of being human, pointing to the ancient Greek Theater of Dionysus as evidence that people have always sought communal entertainment experiences. For Paul, theme parks are not simply offering rides and attractions. They are creating opportunities for emotional connection and collective experiences that guests actively crave. He also discusses the evolving role of technology in entertainment and how guest expectations continue to rise. Modern audiences expect sophisticated lighting, sound, video, and production value, and parks that successfully balance those advancements with manageable operating costs will be positioned well for the future. Paul believes entertainment remains essential because it fulfills something deeply rooted in human nature, which is why live concerts, productions, and immersive experiences continue to grow in popularity across the industry. Working with Dolly “She is the person that you hope she is.” When discussing his experience working with Dolly Parton, Paul describes her as authentic, professional, and deeply collaborative. He explains that while working with someone of Dolly's stature was initially intimidating, their relationship evolved over time into a friendship built on trust and mutual respect. He credits her with maintaining incredibly high standards for the entertainment experiences connected to her name while also remaining approachable and generous in the creative process. Paul also shares insight into their collaboration on Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, a musical that premiered in Boston before touring internationally and across the United States. He emphasizes that Dolly values equal collaboration and genuinely wants to hear ideas from her creative partners. That openness, combined with her professionalism and kindness, helped create an environment where everyone involved could feel proud of the final product and invested in the work they created together.   Paul can be reached on LinkedIn, as well as by email at ptcstages@gmail.com. To learn more about PTC Stages, visit www.ptcstages.com. This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team: Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas   To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)

In society we are often saying 1 thing and modeling another. Don't lie but then punishing when the truth is told, don't bully and then character assassinating at the dinner table or on social media, etc., etc. It's not about being perfect, it's about being intentional with our parenting.————————————————————You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6 pm ET on Facebook & YouTube! Check out my new book Down to Earth The Spiritual Beings Guide to a Happy, Human Experience. Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, in digital and paperback!For Life Coaching, Exclusive Content, or More Info: GlennAmbrose.comHave you joined the new community Loving Nation in the Glenn Ambrose Nov 6, 2022 AcadeTo help support my work and the free content I providemy yet?, please donate HERE

Understanding Protein with Biochemist Phil George - Part 1  In this two-part episode, Biochemist, Health Coach, and Personal Trainer Phil George dives into the power of protein and why it's essential for your overall health and wellness! From understanding the different types of protein to practical tips and tools for getting the most out of your nutrition, this episode is packed with valuable insights to fuel your body and support your well-being. You won't want to miss it! Connecting with Phil: Email: philgeorge@charter.net Dreamvisions7 Wellness Wave Radio Show: Wellness Wave Radio LLC Archives with Phil George Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network Connect with Kristin:  Facebook: Kristin Aurelia Instagram: kristinaurelia210 Connect with She Wise Wellness: Website: https://www.shewisewellness.com/ Website: www.shewisepublications.com Email: shewisepublications@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she_wise_publications/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094044723450 YouTube: SHE Wise @survivingthehumanexperience https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtYaqS-cL1WAFQKDadapxPQ

Today's Song of the Day is “A Song to Make You Smile” from Mia Doi Todd's album Human Experience, out now.

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An Archaeology of Natural Places. Key use: Natural features as ritual centers: springs, caves, mountains, watery places, unusual stones, and the way landscape itself becomes an active participant in sacred behavior.Bradley, Richard. The Significance of Monuments: On the Shaping of Human Experience in Neolithic and Bronze Age Europe. Key use: Monumentality, repeated movement, ritual landscapes, and how built earth/stone structures anchor memory and collective story.Scarre, Chris, ed. Monuments and Landscape in Atlantic Europe: Perception and Society During the Neolithic and Early Bronze Age. Key use: Landscape archaeology, perception, monument placement, sacred routes, and social memory.Tilley, Christopher. A Phenomenology of Landscape: Places, Paths and Monuments. Key use: Embodied movement through sacred landscapes. Good for explaining why approach, walking, turning, climbing, entering, and returning matter as much as the site itself.Ruggles, Clive. Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth. Key use: Archaeoastronomy, horizon alignment, sky events, and methodological caution against sloppy “everything is a star map” claims.Ruggles, Clive. Astronomy in Prehistoric Britain and Ireland. Key use: Prehistoric monuments, solar/lunar alignments, and sky-ground relationships.Watson, Aaron, and David Keating. “Architecture and Sound: An Acoustic Analysis of Megalithic Monuments in Prehistoric Britain.” Antiquity 73, no. 280 (1999): 325–336. Key use: Archaeoacoustics, megalithic sound environments, echo, resonance, and how ancient monuments may have shaped movement and perception through sound as well as sight.Eliade, Mircea. The Sacred and the Profane: The Nature of Religion. Key use: Sacred space, center, axis mundi, threshold, and the difference between ordinary space and holy space.Smith, Jonathan Z. To Take Place: Toward Theory in Ritual. Key use: Ritual as place-making. Useful for the idea that sacred places are not merely found; they are produced through repeated action, interpretation, and return.Tuan, Yi-Fu. Space and Place: The Perspective of Experience. Key use: Lived place, memory, orientation, and the difference between abstract space and meaningful place.van Gennep, Arnold. The Rites of Passage. Key use: Separation, threshold, and incorporation. Useful for crossings, caves, temples, initiation, and the movement from ordinary to sacred space.Turner, Victor. The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure. Key use: Liminality, betweenness, communitas, and why thresholds create psychological and social transformation.Vitruvius. Ten Books on Architecture / De Architectura. Key use: Classical architecture, proportion, order, temple siting, and the ancient architectural concern with harmony, geometry, and orientation.Scully, Vincent. The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods: Greek Sacred Architecture. Key use: Greek temples in relation to landscape, sightlines, deity, terrain, and sacred placement.Ward-Perkins, J. B. Roman Imperial Architecture. Key use: Roman monumental space, basilicas, civic authority, imperial architecture, and the built environment Christianity later inherits.Wycherley, R. E. How the Greeks Built Cities. Key use: Greek civic and sacred urban planning, temple placement, public space, and the relationship between architecture and city order.Onians, John. Bearers of Meaning: The Classical Orders in Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. Key use: Classical orders as carriers of meaning, authority, proportion, and inherited architectural language.Assmann, Jan. The Search for God in Ancient Egypt. Key use: Egyptian sacred space, temple theology, divine presence, ritual service, and cosmic order.Shafer, Byron E., ed. Temples of Ancient Egypt. Key use: Egyptian temple structure, processional access, restricted interiors, ritual activity, light/dark progression, and the temple as cosmic environment.Levenson, Jon D. Sinai and Zion: An Entry into the Jewish Bible. Key use: Temple, mountain, divine presence, sacred center, covenant, and the biblical imagination of holy place.Levine, Lee I., ed. Jerusalem: Its Sanctity and Centrality to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Key use: Jerusalem, sacred center, Temple memory, pilgrimage, and the later religious mapping of holiness.The Bible, especially Exodus, Leviticus, 1 Kings, Ezekiel, Psalms, the Gospels, Hebrews, and Revelation. Key use: Tabernacle, Temple, altar, priesthood, sacrifice, holiness, veil, divine presence, living water, pilgrimage, heavenly city, and sacred orientation.Misstear, Bruce. “The Hydrogeology of Sacred Wells: Insights from Ireland.” Hydrogeology Journal, 2024. Key use: Sacred wells as real groundwater systems, including hydrogeological settings, water chemistry, cultural meaning, and anthropogenic impacts. This supports the line that holy wells are both sacred sites and physical water systems.Bord, Janet, and Colin Bord. Sacred Waters: Holy Wells and Water Lore in Britain and Ireland. Key use: Holy wells, healing traditions, local water lore, offerings, vows, and repeated devotional return.Rattue, James. The Living Stream: Holy Wells in Historical Context. Key use: Historical context for holy wells, Christianization, local devotion, and the persistence of sacred water sites.Ray, Celeste. The Origins of Ireland's Holy Wells. Key use: Irish holy wells, sacred water, pilgrimage, healing, local tradition, and the complex relation between Christian practice and older water sites.National Churches Trust. “Medieval Bridge Chapels.” Key use: Bridge chapels as medieval crossing sites, often chantry chapels connected to prayers for founders, benefactors, travelers, and pilgrims.Green, Edward. “Bridge Chapels.” Building Conservation. Key use: Bridge chapels as Christian worship sites built on or near bridges for travelers, safe arrival, and the sacralization of movement.Research report. The Bridge Chapels of Medieval Britain. Key use: Bridge construction and maintenance as pious and charitable work, chapels and crosses at bridges, safe passage, tolls, repairs, and the link between devotion and infrastructure.Walsham, Alexandra. The Reformation of the Landscape: Religion, Identity, and Memory in Early Modern Britain and Ireland. Key use: How sacred geography, wells, crosses, shrines, roads, memory, and local religious landscapes were reclassified and contested during the Reformation.Ren, L., et al. “GIS-Based Viewshed Analysis on the Visibility of Historic Towns.” ISPRS Archives, 2021. Key use: Viewshed analysis, line-of-sight, historic structures, and the use of GIS to study visibility in built heritage environments. Useful for keeping claims about towers, spires, and landmark dominance grounded in method.Vaz de Freitas, I. “Historical Landscape: A Methodological Proposal to Characterise the Landscape of Monasteries in Early Medieval Portugal.” Religions 15, no. 10 (2024): 1158. Key use: Early medieval monastic landscapes, GIS method, religious siting, and environmental variables. Useful for sacred visibility, water proximity, slope, altitude, and landscape choice.Kilde, Jeanne Halgren. Sacred Power, Sacred Space: An Introduction to Christian Architecture and Worship. Key use: Broad Christian architecture source for power, worship, sacred space, and the way buildings shape religious experience.Kieckhefer, Richard. Theology in Stone: Church Architecture from Byzantium to Berkeley. Key use: Church architecture as theology in built form. Useful as a bridge from ancient sacred grammar into later Christian architectural expression.Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. A

In this special episode I welcome Brian Lewis, an amazing poet I came across on social media. He blesses us by reading one of his poems, discussing his life experiences that led to his deep writings and even breaks down his poem and its meanings. An extremely special episode!————————————————————You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6 pm ET on Facebook & YouTube! Check out my new book Down to Earth The Spiritual Beings Guide to a Happy, Human Experience. Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, in digital and paperback!For Life Coaching, Exclusive Content, or More Info: GlennAmbrose.comHave you joined the new community Loving Nation in the Glenn Ambrose Nov 6, 2022 Academy yet?To help support my work and the free content I provide, please donate HERE

Imagine you and your teenager are sitting down for a nice meal and she/he asks, “What do you know about depression?” and you're stumped for an answer.Faced with that question, D. (Doug) Earl Johnston set out to find the answer and, along the way, identified 271 additional and distinct emotional states that formed the basis of his latest book, Choosing Emotions: Thinking with Your Head and Acting with Your Heart.Doug shares what he learned about the amazing array of emotions all of us feel and how they protect us this week on Spirit Gym.Learn more about Doug and his work at his website and on social media via Instagram. Timestamps4:58 Doug's daughter asked him a question he couldn't answer: What do you know about depression?10:42 Identifying 272 distinct emotional states through famous quotes.21:41 Our emotions are tools that protect us.32:15 The fundamental misunderstandings people have about emotions.43:15 A consilience.47:35 Name it, blame it and tame it.56:30 “Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.”1:06:35 Where do you draw the line between an emotion, mood, condition, pattern or life?1:23:54 “Can you change a default emotion?”1:33:38 Doug's reckoning with ego.1:39:05 Vocabulary and emotions.1:48:03 The domains of the head, heart and gut.1:52:55 One of Paul's guiding principles he learned from a student.ResourcesAtlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené BrownThe work of Rollo May, J.K. Rowling, Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Antonio Damasio, Jonathan Heidt, Daniel Kahneman, Niels Bohr, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Charles Kettering, Noam Chomsky, Dan Siegel, Stanley Krippner, Edgar Cayce and Sir Winston ChurchillPaul's podcast conversations with Rollin McCraty and Keith WittHow Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain by Lisa BarrettSwitch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Chip and Dan HeathFeelings Buried Alive Never Die by Karol TrumanThe Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Tao Te Ching: A New English Version by Stephen MitchellThe Second Book of the Tao by Stephen MitchellFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesPique LifeCHEK InstituteWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

This is a birthday week reflection episode. I'm sharing what's been on my heart lately, especially around the idea of harvesting presence and what it means to live a beautiful life in a real, human way. We talk about what it looks like to embrace both the gift and the shadow, to keep up with yourself as you evolve, and why real connection matters more than ever. If you're ready for a more personalized, short-term coaching experience this summer, you can check out the Summer Sessions and apply here: itsambersmith.com/summer Business Synergetics is a one-on-one experience where we use Gene Keys and Human Design to look at your business as its own entity—details and sign-up are here: itsambersmith.com/synergetics If you're interested in working together, book a call HERE. Can't wait to chat! If you want to follow along with what I'm writing and thinking in real time, subscribe to my Substack, The Way of Abundance. HERE If you want to build your business from abundance, alignment, and your actual design, you can join the House of Abundance here: itsambersmith.com/house If you're ready to shift into miracle-minded living and create from a higher level of awareness, you can join Miracle Mind here: itsambersmith.com/miracle-mind If you're ready to build a business that resonates at the deepest level, my private client program Resonance is now open HERE. The Lightning Alignment Journal: https://a.co/d/iiBnzAJ Gain access to my book Quiet Wealth at: https://a.co/d/aCoGl8N

In this episode, I'm joined by Sara Loncka – experiential learning designer, leadership strategist, and CEO of Experience Institute – for a conversation about why human experience may matter more than ever in an increasingly AI-driven world. Sara's work focuses on leadership development, experiential learning, and organizational transformation, but this conversation goes far beyond workplace training. It's about what happens when people become disconnected from themselves, each other, and the environments shaping their lives – and why intentional experiences can interrupt the routines, assumptions, and identity patterns we often move through unconsciously. At the center is Sara's distinction between "little e" experiences and "Big E" Experiences. Little e experiences are the stories, habits, and assumptions people accumulate over time. Big E Experiences are intentionally disruptive moments that create reflection, discomfort, curiosity, and transformation. We talk about why growth often requires stepping outside familiar environments, embracing beginner mindsets, and placing ourselves in situations where certainty and competence disappear. We also explore the origins of Experience Institute, why traditional corporate training often fails, how experiential learning creates lasting behavioral change, and the challenge of building organizations that remain deeply human as technology accelerates. Along the way, Sara reflects on founder transitions, reinvention, identity, discomfort, and how even small experiences can quietly reshape the direction of a person's life. Toward the end, the conversation becomes more personal as Sara shares how pregnancy and motherhood have challenged her relationship with control, embodiment, and uncertainty – becoming a different kind of transformational experience entirely. If you're thinking about leadership, personal growth, reinvention, or how to stay connected to what feels deeply human in rapidly changing times, this conversation is for you.

In this episode I discuss the dynamics behind the mental gymnastics most people struggle with on a daily basis. How does the art of allowing lead to a happier, more peaceful existence as opposed to focusing on our preferences, desires and judgements?————————————————————You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6 pm ET on Facebook & YouTube! Check out my new book Down to Earth The Spiritual Beings Guide to a Happy, Human Experience. Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, in digital and paperback!For Life Coaching, Exclusive Content, or More Info: GlennAmbrose.comHave you joined the new community Loving Nation in the Glenn Ambrose Nov 6, 2022 Academy yet?To help support my work and the free content I provide, please donate HERE

we examine the shifting landscape of search engine optimization and digital marketing as AI-powered results and Google's 2026 core updates reshape user behavior. The texts highlight a dramatic decline in click-through rates for traditional links, noting that visibility now depends on being cited within AI-generated overviews. Strategy recommendations emphasize building E-E-A-T signals through first-hand experience, verifiable author authority, and structured content formats like comparison tables and direct answers. Technical insights reveal that AI bots prioritize high-speed, server-side rendered pages and frequently target long-tail queries that differ from traditional human search patterns. Ultimately, the collection serves as a guide for brands to transition from tracking simple traffic metrics to measuring AI share of voice and authority.

ow do you share a vision that has never been seen before? Mark Schmitz shares how ZebraDog acted as a conduit for the vision of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture. Zebradog knew how to tell stories through a space and The Center team knew the stories of the Black community, and they came together to bring these stories to life. Dr. Gee and Mark discuss the importance of storytelling, especially right now, where history and storytelling are in danger. Mark works on projects all over the world but he has been changed by the this hometown project that is a part of his shared community. They explore together how we are the embodiment of our history and how you become the buildings that you inhabit. The space of The Center is a hopeful vision of what we want to see for the Madison community.  Mark has been in the visual design and storytelling world since 1985. About 35 years ago, he started shaping what would become ZEBRADOG with a simple but bold idea: combine traditional visual communication design thinking with emerging technologies to create environments that engage all the senses. He wanted to build places that tell stories, connect people to brands in authentic ways, and invite them to linger a little longer—to learn, to touch, to feel. Today, that idea has grown into a world-class experiential design consortium that brings visual brands to life within built environments around the globe. The ZEBRADOG team is made up of exhibit architects, interior and graphic designers, producers, programmers, and software developers, all sharing one thing in common: they're passionate thinkers who love what they do. Mark travels across the country speaking about "Dynamic Environments" and "The Human Experience of a Brand." He's a frequent keynote speaker for groups like the American Institute of Architects, the International Interior Design Association, and the American Marketing Association. As a Certified Experience Economy Expert (CEEE), he helps clients understand how to design experiences that feel personal and memorable. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for Taliesin Preservation, Inc., where he's helping shape design programs that elevate the industry and celebrate creative heritage. And when he's not deep in a ZEBRADOG project, you might find him rating golf courses for Golfweek Magazine, lending a hand at Taliesin, or tearing up the mogul fields in Summit County—still smiling on his 62 year-old knees. alexgee.com Support the Show: patreon.com/blacklikeme Join the Black Like Me Listener Community Facebook Group      

Have you ever seen Schitt's Creek? No? You really need to watch it. That's advocacy. And it's older than marketing itself - somebody took a bite of something and said, “You gotta try this.” Jason Grunberg, CMO of Forter, didn't watch the show until he got sick and had nothing else to do. By the time he was better, he was binge-watching instead of resting. In this episode, he breaks down what Schitt's Creek teaches B2B marketers about pointy characters, ownable positioning, brand as a bank, and why the transformation story is the only story worth telling. Together, we dig into why “safe is not where we make really strong emotional bonds,” what the Rosebud Motel's rebrand can teach any B2B company trying to differentiate, and why AI inflation has already made “AI” a meaningless differentiator. About our guest, Jason Grunberg Jason Grunberg is CMO at Forter, the identity intelligence platform for digital commerce. With a background spanning agency and in-house roles across B2C and B2B, he brings a rare perspective on what it means to treat every buyer as a consumer - because at the end of the day, a wrong decision costs someone their job, and nothing is more personal than that. What B2B Marketers Can Learn From Schitt's Creek Advocacy is the root of every decision. Jason didn't watch Schitt's Creek because of the awards or the marketing. He watched it because people he trusted kept telling him to. His takeaway for B2B: “Advocacy has been a core part of marketing and brand forever for anything. This is coded almost into the human experience - advocacy is the root of like how we end up making decisions and choices.” Before you chase the next channel, ask whether you're creating the conditions for your customers to tell their colleagues, “You really need to try this.” Pointy characters resonate more than representative ones. The safest instinct in B2B marketing is to round off your personas until they feel inclusive. Schitt's Creek did the opposite - and it's why strangers kept telling Jason the show was basically his family. Ian's takeaway: “The more pointy you make it, the more weird, the more absurd, it actually will resonate that much better.” Stop asking whether every CIO will see themselves in your story. Make the character want something specific, and trust the audience to find themselves in it. Brand is a bank - and technology is never the real differentiator. The Rose Apothecary didn't succeed because of its product formulas. It succeeded because of the experience, the distinctiveness, the emotional value. Jason connects it directly to his work at Forter: “Quality is replicable, at least now more so than ever. The brand has to mean something.” On technology positioning, he's blunt: “If there's always the push from your product team to be like, ‘This is the core differentiator,' I'm like, ‘Cool. That is 2,000 lines of code deep. That sounds really replicable. And it doesn't say I'm getting a raise if I buy this.'” “Safe is not where we make really strong emotional bonds. On the edges is where we do that - because on the inside, there's a lot of edge. We've just been conditioned to not show it all the time.” - Jason Grunberg Time Stamps [1:25] Meet Jason Grunberg, CMO of Forter [2:17] Why Schitt's Creek? The Show That Felt Like His Family [4:53] Jason's Role at Forter: Decisions AI and Customer-Centric Marketing [5:56] What Is Schitt's Creek? Character Development as a Foundation [12:11] Marketing Lesson #1: Advocacy Is Coded Into the Human Experience [15:56] Marketing Lesson #2: Pointy Characters Win — Stop Regressing to the Mean [23:14] B2B Is Still Consumer: Everyone Is a Person Making a Personal Decision [26:35] Marketing Lesson #3: Brand Experience — Rose Apothecary and the Bank Analogy [29:11] Marketing Lesson #4: The Rosebud Motel and the Power of Positioning [32:18] The Name, the Pun, and the Juxtaposition of Lowbrow and Highbrow [36:21] The Audacity of the Arc: Why Schitt's Creek Ended on Purpose [39:07] Final Thoughts and Takeaways Links Connect with Jason on LinkedIn Learn more about Forter About Remarkable! Remarkable! is created by the team at Caspian Studios, the premier B2B Podcast-as-a-Service company. Caspian creates both nonfiction and fiction series for B2B companies. If you want a fiction series check out our new offering - The Business Thriller - Hollywood style storytelling for B2B. Learn more at CaspianStudios.com. In today's episode, you heard from Ian Faison (CEO of Caspian Studios) and Meredith Gooderham (Head of Production). Remarkable was produced this week by Meredith Gooderham, edited by Jon Goldberg, and our theme song is “Solomon” by FALAK. Create something remarkable. Rise above the noise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this profound interview, Luigi Sciambarella, head trainer at the Monroe Institute, shares 23 years of exploration into non-physical realities through out-of-body experiences. He reveals what he's mapped in the restricted realms beyond our everyday perception—hidden layers of Earth and dimensions we've been kept from understanding. Luigi describes direct encounters with organized non-human intelligences observing humanity, and what he witnessed about our species' repeated patterns of near-success and collapse. He explains that consciousness itself is evolving as a system, and that the conditions we're being born into are no longer static. This isn't about belief—it's about evidence accumulated through decades of firsthand exploration into territories most people never access.What makes this podcast essential right now: Luigi connects institutional collapse, mass spiritual awakening, and what advanced intelligences are actually doing on our planet. He reveals why governments like the CIA have studied these methods, what the hidden architecture of reality actually looks like, and most critically—why humanity's moment of choice is happening now. This is about understanding what's really controlling systems on Earth, why so many are turning inward as external structures fail, and what consciousness is trying to tell us about our future. His work suggests we're not observers of change—we're participants in it, and the stakes have never been higher.___________________PODCAST CHAPTERS00:00 – Luigi Sciambarella Intro1:40 - Seeing Earth From Out of Body5:04 - Is Human Consciousness Evolving as a System?14:39 - Robert Monroe, Focus Levels & Mapping Reality18:56 - Focus 10: Mind Awake, Body Asleep22:09 - Focus 34/35: The Gathering Watching Earth26:56 - The Observation Deck Watching Humanity32:43 - Are Non-Human Beings Observing Our Timeline?33:52 - How Non-Physical Guidance Works37:29 - Polarities, Shadow Work & Understanding Others41:23 - The Total Self vs. The Personality44:33 - How Monroe's Work Teaches You How to Die45:13 - Focus 27: The Afterlife Way Station49:50 - Near-Death Experiences & Smoothing the Transition53:54 - Addiction to the Human Experience & Karmic Loops58:39 - Metacognition: Awareness of Thought Itself59:30 - You Are Not Your Thoughts1:01:25 - Coming Back With a Soul Mission1:03:11 - Why the CIA Studied Monroe's Work1:03:38 - Psychic Spying & Strategic Advantage1:04:38 - Remote Viewing & The Cold War Race1:06:32 - Joe McMoneagle & Training Remote Viewers1:07:53 - Consciousness as Non-Local Intelligence1:08:50 - Can We Bend Reality With Our Mind?1:09:04 - Spoon Bending: Trick or Real Phenomenon?1:18:14 - Focus 42: Exploring the Total Self1:20:53 - Reality as Interconnected Consciousness1:21:35 - Soul Resonance & Deep Connections1:22:37 - Recognizing Your Soul Family1:28:25 - Out-of-Body Visions of Humanity's Future1:29:06 - The Corridor of Lifetimes Experience1:41:33 - The Online Gateway Experience1:44:30 - We Are More Than Our Physical Bodies1:51:27 - Why Joy Matters More Than Seriousness___________________Guest: Luigi Sciambarella, Head Trainer at The Monroe Institute✦ Website | https://www.monroeinstitute.org/ ✦ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/themonroeinstitute/✦ Online Gateway Voyage (CODE: GVO-Emilio) | https://www.monroeinstitute.org/products/gateway-voyage-onlineHost: Emilio Ortiz✦ IG | https://www.instagram.com/iamemilioortiz/✦ Subscribe to Channel | https://www.youtube.com/EmilioOrtiz___________________© 2026 Emilio Ortiz. All rights reserved. Content from Just Tap In Podcast is protected under copyright law.Legal Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on Just Tap In are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Emilio Ortiz or the Just Tap In Podcast. All content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

What if the biggest obstacle to delivering a world-class customer experience isn't your technology or your strategy, but the very way your teams are structured and enabled to work?Agility requires creating an internal environment that can fluidly adapt to—and even anticipate—the needs of the external customer.Today, we're going to talk about: the often-overlooked foundation of successful business transformation: the human experience. We'll explore: Why the employee experience isn't just an HR initiative but a direct driver of customer outcomes How designing systems around the way people actually think—not just how we're organized on a chart—is critical. The practical application of a human-centered lens to business processes Why so many large-scale changes fail when they don't properly connect the dots between people, processes, and technology.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Jennifer Jones, Chief Strategy & Experience Officer at RGP. About Jennifer Jones Jennifer Jones is Chief Strategy & Experience Officer at RGP, a global professional services firm, where she leads enterprise strategy and experience end-to-end—aligning go-to-market, customer and employee experience, and operating models to accelerate growth and retention. She is responsible for translating strategy into execution across the business, partnering across sales, delivery, finance, technology, HR, and talent to remove friction, strengthen adoption, and drive measurable outcomes. Jennifer also leads global marketing and communications, shaping RGP's market voice, positioning, and demand generation engine. Previously, she served as Chief Marketing Officer, where she unified the company's brand, go-to-market strategy, and growth programs to support its evolution into a differentiated, execution-focused consulting firm. With more than 28 years of experience, Jennifer is known for closing the gap between vision and execution. She has led large-scale transformations across brand, customer and employee experience, service design, and AI-enabled operating models—helping Fortune 500 organizations modernize in ways that drive adoption, unlock value, and deliver sustained impact. Her work is grounded in human-centered design, ensuring transformation is not only strategic, but people-focused, actionable and enduring. Jennifer Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifergardnerjones/ --------Resources-------- RGP: https://rgp.com/ The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://aglbrnd.co/r/2868abd8085a9703 Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://aglbrnd.co/r/d15ec37a537c0d74 We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit! Learn more: https://advertalize.com/r/491818c79fb1873fDon't miss We Make Future - the International Festival of Innovation in AI, Tech, and Digital Marketing, June 24-26 in Bologna. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/c80991afff416bb2The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/60a7299222a7bcf1 Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716ba Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailIn this deeply moving episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Katie Rizzo, an educator, writer, and author who intertwines the realms of science and storytelling. With over 15 years of experience teaching anatomy and biology, Katie shares her poignant journey through grief following the tragic loss of her son to addiction. Her memoir, *The Trimesters of Grief*, explores the profound emotional landscape of love, loss, and resilience, drawing parallels between her experiences of grief and the stages of pregnancy.Katie's candid reflections reveal how her scientific background informs her understanding of grief, allowing her to process her emotions through a unique lens. She discusses the challenges of navigating life after loss, the importance of vulnerability, and the necessity of community support for those facing similar struggles. Listeners will gain insight into the misconceptions surrounding grief, the power of storytelling, and the healing that can come from sharing one's truth.Join us for a heartfelt conversation that sheds light on the complexities of grief and the beauty of human connection. Katie's story serves as a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with loss, reminding us that we are not alone in our journeys.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The emotional parallels between grief and pregnancy- Insights into Katie's memoir and the writing process- How science and personal experience intersect in understanding grief- The significance of vulnerability in healing- Ways to support those dealing with addiction and lossFor more information on Katie Rizzo and her work, visit www.katierizzo.com and follow her on Instagram @katirizzo007.Support the show

Soul-Led Leadership with Kristin Aurelia In this special solo episode, I'm sharing something deeply personal — my upcoming book, The Soul-Led Leader. We dive into what it truly means to lead from a place of authenticity, purpose, and soul rather than ego, status, or external validation. I explore the difference between ego-led and soul-led leadership, the shadow side of leadership we rarely talk about, and what burnout is really trying to tell us about the way we show up. Whether you lead a company, a team, a family, or simply yourself, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. It's raw, honest, and heart-centered — for anyone who has ever felt the pull to lead differently, more fully, and more truly. Tune in for an episode that just might change the way you see yourself as a leader — and bring you a little closer to the one your soul has always known you to be. Books will be available on Amazon & www.shewisepublications.com Connect with Kristin:  Facebook: Kristin Aurelia Instagram: kristinaurelia210 Connect with She Wise Wellness: Website: https://www.shewisewellness.com/ Website: www.shewisepublications.com Email: shewisepublications@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she_wise_publications/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094044723450 YouTube: SHE Wise @survivingthehumanexperience https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtYaqS-cL1WAFQKDadapxPQ

Send us Fan MailIn the quest for spiritual awakening, many individuals find themselves grappling with profound questions about their existence and purpose. In this post, we delve into insights shared by spiritual teacher Blaise, who advocates for an integral approach to life and spirituality. Blaise emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing the many dimensions of our existence, pushing beyond mere self-realization to truly engage with the world around us. Understanding the Integral ApproachBlaise describes his life mission as advocating for an integral approach to spirituality. This perspective acknowledges that we exist in multiple dimensions and that each is fundamentally important in the process of awakening. Instead of striving to reach a singular destination, life is about unifying and completing the universe itself. This process is particularly relevant for our earth, which, according to Blaise, is experiencing a profound disconnection from these dimensions.The Importance of WholenessBlaise believes that the journey toward awakening involves recognizing the interconnectedness of all things. He emphasizes that our understanding of life must not be limited to our personal experiences or traumas. Instead, it should encompass the broader history of our ancestors, cultures, and the universe itself. This understanding fosters a deeper sense of belonging and purpose, allowing individuals to see themselves as integral parts of a larger tapestry.The Journey Through TraumaA significant part of Blaise's teaching revolves around trauma healing and the relational contexts in which our traumas are formed. He advocates for understanding how our personal experiences are influenced by our family history and the collective memory of our culture. This approach allows individuals to move beyond their immediate pain and recognize the shared struggles of humanity. Healing Through ConnectionBlaise's work in trauma healing highlights the importance of connection. By understanding the roots of our pain and how they relate to the collective experience, we can begin to heal not only ourselves but also contribute to healing the broader community. This collective healing is crucial for our spiritual growth and awakening. The Role of Spiritual TeachersBlaise reflects on the necessity of spiritual teachers who can guide individuals through the complexities of their journeys. He shares his own experiences with mentors and how these relationships have shaped his understanding of spirituality. Spiritual teachers play an essential role in helping us navigate the various dimensions of our existence and in reconnecting with our higher selves.

In 1976, Merck's CEO told Fortune magazine his dream was to make drugs for healthy people and sell them to everyone. Fifty years later, that dream is the air we breathe.In this solo episode, Dr. Roger McFillin traces how a generation was taught that being human is a disease. He walks through the 1994 inflection point, the Zoloft commercial that rewrote a culture, the academics and journals and sales reps who built the influence machine, and the school-to-pediatrician-to-customer-for-life pipeline that captured childhood itself.He reflects on the recent HHS mental health summit, what it gets right, and what the bureaucrats are still unwilling to say out loud. He names what was lost in the trade. The wisdom passed down through generations. The understanding that emotions are a guidance system, not a malfunction.The mental health industrial complex is not a healthcare system. It's a control system. The drugs are weapons. The diagnoses are chains.This is how you walk out of the cage.

Join Digital Education Committee member Jason T. Jacobson, MD, FHRS, and his guests John L. Sapp, Jr., MD, FHRS and Kyoko Soejima, MD for this conversation at Heart Rhythm 2026 in Chicago. This discussion reviews the late-breaking clinical trial Ventricular Intramyocardial Navigation and Tachycardia Ablation Guided by Electrograms (VINTAGE): First-in-Human Experience with a Novel Therapy for Refractory Ventricular Arrhythmia, presented at HRS 2026 in Chicago. Faculty discuss the novel VINTAGE technique, which enables catheter-based navigation and ablation within the myocardial wall to target deep intramural ventricular arrhythmia substrates that are often inaccessible with conventional endocardial or epicardial approaches. The conversation highlights the potential clinical impact of this first-in-human experience, including procedural feasibility, mechanistic innovation, and future implications for the treatment of patients with refractory ventricular tachycardia and complex ventricular arrhythmias.   Learning Objectives Describe the VINTAGE intramyocardial navigation approach and its proposed role in the treatment of refractory ventricular arrhythmias.  Evaluate the clinical challenges associated with mapping and ablating deep intramural ventricular tachycardia substrates using conventional techniques.  Assess the potential implications of first-in-human feasibility and safety findings for future ventricular arrhythmia ablation strategies.    Podcast Contributors Jason T. Jacobson, MD, FHRS John L. Sapp, Jr., MD, FHRS Kyoko Soejima, MD   Host and Contributor Disclosure(s): J. Jacobson • Honoraria/Speaking/Teaching/Consulting: Zoll Medical Corporation, Vektor Medical Inc. • Stocks, Privately Held: Atlas 5D • Research: CardioFocus, Inc. • Membership on Advisory Committees: Abbott Medical, Johnson and Johnson J. Sapp • Honoraria/Speaking/Teaching/Consulting: Medtronic, Varian Medical Systems, Biosense Webster • Research: Abbott Medical, Biosense Webster K. Soejima • Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting: Medtronic Japan, Boston Scientific Japan, Abbott Medical, Abbott Japan, Boehringer Ingelheim, Daiichi Sankyo 

Antonia and Roger Vanoro are husband and wife, soul collaborators, and the creators of Ontodelic Inquiry™, a somatic and subtle-field approach to transformation that bridges depth psychology, body-centered therapy, and the lived wisdom of altered states. Ontodelic draws from the Greek roots for "being" and "revealing," pointing to a revelation of being that works at the level of the body, the psyche, and the karmic storehouse beneath. Antonia is an intuitive energy healer and guide with over 22 years of experience in the sacred medicine space, trained in Hakomi, IFS, depth psychology, and energy work (CHt, CPTC). She works with the body as a direct route to the unconscious, midwifing clients through their natural healing processes with love, compassion, and skill. Roger is a somatic therapist and embodiment guide whose work begins in the present moment, using co-regulated presence to support clients as the deeper body awakens, heals, and reveals its histories. Together they developed Ontodelic Inquiry to meet what conventional somatic and parts-based work cannot: multi-lifetime and ancestral material, experiences of unity and expanded states, and the deep patterns that keep people looping regardless of how much inner work they've done. Their Ontodelic Inquiry Training is for therapists, coaches, facilitators, and healers ready to go deeper in their own process and their work with others. It is, as participants have described it, a psychedelic experience without the psychedelics. Antonia and Roger are based in the Hudson Valley, New York, and offer individual sessions, couples work, mentorship, and immersive trainings. Episode Highlights ▶ What Ontodelic Inquiry is and where the name comes from, rooted in the Greek words for "being" and "revealing" ▶ How somatic and parts-based modalities like Hakomi and IFS can become their own kind of loop, and what becomes possible when you work at the level of the karmic storehouse ▶ Why peak experiences alone rarely produce lasting change, and what shifts when deep somatic preparation and integration are in place ▶ How multi-lifetime and ancestral material shows up in sessions regardless of belief, and why a therapeutic frame that can hold it matters ▶ The role of pattern interruption and real-time somatic mapping in unwinding what talk therapy and medicine work can't fully reach ▶ How this work connects to ancient wisdom traditions from Andean Cosmovision to Vajrayana Buddhism, and why that lineage matters ▶ Why bringing light down into the body rather than bypassing shadow is the alchemy at the center of their approach ▶ What AI reveals about the irreplaceable nature of human consciousness and the transmission field only living beings can carry ▶ Who the Ontodelic Inquiry Training is for, including therapists, coaches, facilitators, and healers ready to go deeper   Antonia & Roger Vanoro' Links & Resources ▶ https://wheeloflife.us ▶ https://www.illuminateyourtruth.com/ ▶ https://rogervanoro.com/ ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoniavanoro   Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz

Love the life you live & live the life you love. Spoken by Bob Marley & Muddy Waters. I dive into this concept, what it means and how to integrate it into your daily life.————————————————————You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6 pm ET on Facebook & YouTube! Check out my new book Down to Earth The Spiritual Beings Guide to a Happy, Human Experience. Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, in digital and paperback!For Life Coaching, Exclusive Content, or More Info: GlennAmbrose.comHave you joined the new community Loving Nation in the Glenn Ambrose Nov 6, 2022 Academy yet?To help support my work and the free content I provide, please donate HERE

Odysseus rejects becoming a god... why?Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Glenn Arbery of Wyoming Catholic College and Dr. Frank Grabowski of Holy Family Classical School to discuss BOOK FIVE of the Odyssey--arguably one of the important passages in the entire Odyssey and in the Western canon.Check out Ascend on X, Facebook, Instagram, and Patreon.Check out our written study guide to the Odyssey!Odysseus is offered everything a man could desire: immortality, endless pleasure, and the love of the goddess Calypso on her enchanted island. Yet he refuses, choosing instead the path of suffering, homecoming, and humanity. The conversation unpacks why Odysseus weeps on the shore despite his Edenic surroundings, the deeper meaning of his refusal, and the timeless question Homer poses to every listener: Would you say no to immortal pleasure?The scholars dive into rich themes—Odysseus's interior dialogue with his own thumos (spirit), the contrast between Calypso's cave and rocky Ithaca, the subtle work of the gods and fate, and striking antecedents to Platonic psychology.With insightful close readings, connections to the Iliad, and reflections on identity, place, and human flourishing, this discussion transforms a single book into a meditation on what truly makes life worth living. Whether you're new to Homer or revisiting the epic, this episode will leave you eager for more. Highly recommended for anyone who loves great books, philosophy, or wrestling with life's biggest questions.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ascend and the Great Books04:13 Exploring the Odyssey: Book Five09:41 Athena's Plea and Zeus's Response23:53 Odysseus on Calypso's Island: A Study of Contrast34:43 The Choice of Immortality: Odysseus's Dilemma39:32 The Identity of Odysseus: Suffering and Immortality41:02 The Nature of Human Desire and Fulfillment42:56 The Dilemma of Odysseus: Choices and Consequences45:14 The Complexity of Fidelity: Odysseus and the Goddesses48:09 Homer's Moral Landscape: Understanding Odysseus51:14 The Role of Place in Identity and Homecoming54:05 The Symbolism of Clothing: Calypso vs. Nausicaa01:09:40 The Wrath of Poseidon: Odysseus's Struggles at Sea01:13:35 The Inner Dialogue of Odysseus: Heart and Mind01:17:23 The Weight of Time and Suffering01:20:04 The Complexity of Divine Intervention01:22:21 Agency and Internal Dialogue01:25:20 Mortality and Immortality: The Role of Women01:29:10 Navigating Divine Guidance01:31:20 The Human Experience and Divine Learning01:33:56 The Journey to the Shore: A Symbol of Rebirth01:40:05 The Significance of the Olive Tree01:43:41 The Transformation of OdysseusKeywords: Odyssey Book 5, Book Five of the Odyssey, Odysseus Calypso, Odysseus refuses immortality, Homer Odyssey Book 5, Calypso's island, why does Odysseus refuse immortality, Odysseus choice Calypso, Homer Odyssey analysis, Ascend the Great Books, Odysseus thumos, Platonic soul Homer, Odysseus homecoming, fate Zeus Odyssey, Odysseus rebirth, Calypso pleasure island, great books podcast OdysseyBe sure to check out our Odyssey episodes from 2024 too!

Discover how entrepreneurs from vastly different fields are leveraging AI to scale their businesses while maintaining their unique human touch. In this milestone 150th episode of The Cookbook, host Iris Goldfeder sits down with producer Patrick Kofi Austin from Social Flyway and spiritualist Psychic Nate. They dive deep into the ethical use of artificial intelligence in business, from drafting massive corporate proposals to creating interactive digital avatars. Join this dynamic trio as they explore the intersection of technology, spirituality, and authentic human connection. Key Takeaways: Ethical AI Implementation: AI should be utilized as an enhancement or tool rather than a complete replacement for human authenticity. Scaling Services with Avatars: Creating an AI avatar allows specialized service providers to offer their expertise at a more accessible price point for clients. The Power of Human Grit: AI lacks the lived human experience, meaning it cannot truly replicate the authentic emotion, trials, and grit found in personal storytelling. Streamlining Business Proposals: Utilizing AI templates can dramatically reduce the time required to write complex, customized client proposals from ten hours to just two hours. AI as an Emotional Mediator: AI language models can help business leaders process anger and reframe their responses with empathy before communicating with their teams. Guest Links & Resources: Host: Iris Goldfeder (www.GasstoveCreative.com) Guest: Psychic Nate (linktr.ee/Thethirdwish) Guest: Kofi / Social Flyway (www.SocialFlyWay.com) If you found these AI strategies helpful, please hit the like button and subscribe to The Cookbook for more real recipes behind building a successful business! Leave a comment below letting us know how you are using AI in your workflow. Chapters: 00:00:02 - Welcome to The Cookbook Podcast: An introduction to the show where you learn the real recipes behind building a business. 00:00:34 - Episode Introduction & Guest Lineup: Iris introduces Psychic Nate and producer Kofi for a special discussion on how they utilize artificial intelligence. 00:10:34 - Creating an AI Avatar to Scale Services: The guests discuss how Nate uses a digital avatar to make his readings more affordable for clients. 00:16:13 - Connecting the Spiritual and Physical Realms: A deep dive into mysticism and how the spiritual and physical worlds are intersecting today. 00:32:42 - Human Grit vs. Artificial Intelligence: A debate on why AI can never truly replicate the lived human experience, emotions, and trials. 00:37:36 - Streamlining Corporate Proposals with AI: Iris explains how using AI templates reduced her complex proposal writing time from ten hours to just two hours. 00:42:56 - Using AI as an Emotional Mediator: Discover how dropping angry thoughts into an AI model can help leaders cool down and respond with empathy. 01:13:49 - Celebrating 150 Podcast Episodes: The host and guests reflect on reaching a massive podcasting milestone and thank their community.

In this episode I discuss the concept of reverse mirroring. When we are triggered by something negative in someone else, it's often a mirror to an aspect within ourselves that we don't like. The opposite is also true. When we resonate with or are "triggered" in a positive way seeing something in someone else, that's because it's a mirror to an aspect within ourselves that we do like! Let's flip the script and feed the positive aspects of ourselves!————————————————————You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6 pm ET on Facebook & YouTube! Check out my new book Down to Earth The Spiritual Beings Guide to a Happy, Human Experience. Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, in digital and paperback!For Life Coaching, Exclusive Content, or More Info: GlennAmbrose.comHave you joined the new community Loving Nation in the Glenn Ambrose Nov 6, 2022 Academy yet?To help support my work and the free content I provide, please donate HERE

Join Kurt and Jamie as they explore the fascinating world of space exploration, communication technology, and the human spirit of discovery. From sketches of astronauts in space to the latest Artemis mission updates, this episode celebrates curiosity, innovation, and the future of humanity beyond Earth.TopicsSpace exploration and Artemis mission updatesThe role of sketches in understanding space and gravityHuman connection and the human eye in space scienceThe history and future of space communication technologyThe significance of names and stories in space missionsChapters00:00 Welcome to the Green Room00:00 Nostalgia and Technology00:35 Engaging with the Audience05:54 Communication Methods in Architecture06:34 Celebrating Coffee and Connections11:20 Exploring the Artemis Mission26:28 The Human Experience in Space Exploration39:38 Art and Inspiration from Space resourcesNASA Artemis Mission - https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis-i/James Webb Space Telescope - https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/Bruce McCandless Spacewalk Photo - https://images.nasa.gov/details-PIA12345Soviet Space Architect - Unknown - https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis-i/Send Feedback :) Support the showBuy some Coffee! Support the Show!https://ko-fi.com/coffeesketchpodcast/shopOur LinksFollow Jamie on Instagram  - https://www.instagram.com/falloutstudio/ Follow Kurt on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kurtneiswender/ Kurt's Practice - https://www.instagram.com/urbancolabarchitecture/ Coffee Sketch on Twitter - https://twitter.com/coffeesketch Jamie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/falloutstudio Kurt on Twitter - https://twitter.com/kurtneiswender 

This talk was given by Nikki Mirghafori on 2026.05.04 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

LEARN about Sean McCormick - seanmccormick.com Master Mingtong Gu is a Qigong Master, Teacher, Author and Futurist. You may be surprised to hear his thoughts on AI - I sure was. LEARN about Dry Fasting - dryfastwithfriends.com 00:00 Introduction to Qigong and Embodied Awakening 02:45 The Importance of Connection to the Body 05:46 The Role of Technology in Human Experience 08:25 Understanding AI and Its Implications 11:14 The Human Experience vs. Artificial Intelligence 14:17 Using AI as a Tool for Self-Discovery 17:18 The Future of Humanity in the Age of AI 29:54 The Reflection of Humanity in AI 30:48 Navigating AI's Role in Personal Growth 33:07 The Dangers of Over-Reliance on AI 37:16 Disconnection and the Human Experience 41:53 Embracing Discomfort for True Connection 46:46 Challenging Established Norms 53:04 Reconnecting with the Body LEARN about Sean McCormick - seanmccormick.com

- The human experience- what is lyrical poetry?- contemporary poetryThis episode explores the nature of human resilience by asking a core question: Is the human spirit built by the trauma and scarcity of the past, or is it innately built for the capacity to grow under pressure? We use Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a framework to track this journey from mere survival to profound growth.

Healthy Aging with Phil George In this episode, Biochemist, Health Coach, and Personal Trainer  Phil George shares tips and tools to support healthy aging! This episode is packed with so much information and practical solutions to support you along your human journey! You won't want to miss it!  Connecting with Phil:  philgeorge@charter.net Dreamvisions7 Wellness Wave Radio Show: Wellness Wave Radio LLC Archives with Phil George Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network Connect with She Wise Wellness: Website: https://www.shewisewellness.com/ Website: www.shewisepublications.com Email: shewisepublications@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she_wise_publications/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094044723450 YouTube: SHE Wise @survivingthehumanexperience https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtYaqS-cL1WAFQKDadapxPQ

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist Katie Marie for a deep dive into her 30-year career journey, moving from a rural UK trailer to world-class studios. They discuss the transition from solo artistry to a supportive production role, the philosophy of professional growth, and maintaining a healthy mindset around the business of music.In This Episode, We Discuss:Producer And Multi-instrumentalist BackgroundLeaving School At FifteenSelf-taught Musical FoundationsEarly Four-track Recording ExperimentsTransitioning From Solo ArtistManaging Performance AnxietyRelocating From Devon To AustinMentorship At Blue Rock StudioSharing Process Via Live StreamsTransitioning To North CarolinaMorning And Afternoon Life StagesGrowing Wider Rather Than TallerCollaborating With Christie LenéeOvercoming A Poverty MindsetCharging Based On ValueSelling The Human ExperiencePrioritizing Songs Over GearAdapting To New EnvironmentsLinks and Show Notes:Katie Marie's SiteBlue Rock StudioBook Reference: You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen SinceroMatt's Rant: What IS possibleCredits:Guest: Katie Marie RichardsHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith

To step into a new chapter of our lives, we must become a new version of ourselves. Gaining clarity on the attributes we need to work on and embody is huge! I dive into the process of gaining that clarity and finding out the natural attributes you already have as well as the ones you need to work on to become the person capable of entering this new phase of life.————————————————————You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6 pm ET on Facebook & YouTube! Check out my new book Down to Earth The Spiritual Beings Guide to a Happy, Human Experience. Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, in digital and paperback!For Life Coaching, Exclusive Content, or More Info: GlennAmbrose.comHave you joined the new community Loving Nation in the Glenn Ambrose Academy yet?To help support my work and the free content I provide, please donate HERE

Thank you for joining us for the last part of our 4 part series on Resurrection as a Common Human Experience. In this final episode we bring in a number of guest to discuss the idea of small but profound personal resurrections. Moments when Courage rises again, when Dignity is restored and when Community comes alive. To deliver this message Adele and Tom called on the Founder of the DesOrmeaux Foundation, Mrs. Brenda DesOrmeaux, the current Assistant Executive Director Mrs. Kristie DesOrmeaux Wright and several clients from the DesOrmeaux Foundation's Women's Center of Lafayette.

Addressing Patterns of Feeling Stuck & How to Create More Alignment with Jillian Faldmo In this episode, Jillian Faldmo, a Biofield Tuning practitioner, instructor, and business coach, addresses patterns of "stuckness" and misalignment. We dive into the deeply relatable experience of feeling stuck and explore how the patterns we hold in our bodies shape the way we think, feel, and move through life. Jillian shares how Biofield Tuning brings awareness to these patterns and opens the door to greater alignment and possibility. This conversation is grounding, eye‑opening, and full of gentle truth for anyone seeking clarity or a deeper sense of alignment. Tune in for an episode that just might shift the way you see your own patterns and potential.   Connecting with Jillian: Coaching & Biofield Tuning for Growing a Wellness Practice Podcast: Grow a Thriving Practice Connect with She Wise Wellness: Website: https://www.shewisewellness.com/ Website: www.shewisepublications.com Email: shewisepublications@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she_wise_publications/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094044723450 YouTube: SHE Wise @survivingthehumanexperience https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtYaqS-cL1WAFQKDadapxPQ

In this episode I discuss Being the space in which things happen. This ONE thing can literally change your life because it changes how you interact with the events and circumstances of every life situation you encounter. ————————————————————You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6 pm ET on Facebook & YouTube! Check out my new book Down to Earth The Spiritual Beings Guide to a Happy, Human Experience. Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, in digital and paperback!For Life Coaching, Exclusive Content, or More Info: GlennAmbrose.comHave you joined the new community Loving Nation in the Glenn Ambrose Academy yet?To help support my work and the free content I provide, please donate HERE

Dear listeners, prior guests and friends of The HX Podcast, The last 6+ years have been filled with weekly guests, information, learnings, data, and stories of the Human Experience.  The HX podcast launched as OptimizedAF Podcast back in 2020 and as we transitioned to this format, the topics and focus evolved with my life story.  For those of you who followed us through COVID, job changes, kids growing up, new friends, a new business focus and most centrally, my own human experience... I will be forever grateful that you spent even one minute of your life with me. Thank you to those who soldiered through my daughter's cancer diagnosis and treatment.  Thank you for listening to my own health journey.  Thank you for coming forward and sharing your stories with me each week.  Thank you to my producer, Brian DuBose who was a constant source of partnership and creativity.   For now, I'm focusing more.  I will continue my FreedomFriday habit.  I will continue to grow and evolve and learn.  I hope that you do the same.  I am reducing the noise from elements like social media.  I am going "old school" by reading books, journaling and being more specifically present.  Maybe it is turning 49.  Maybe it is almost being an empty nester. Maybe it is just time.   Thank you again to everyone who made it to this last line.  I am forever humbled by your support and love. With light and love today and every day in your life, Stacie

Unknown Broadcast returns to the Weekly Spooky feed with more old-time radio horror stories, classic OTR suspense, vintage mystery radio, ghostly dread, strange disappearances, greed, curses, and dark family secrets. This week's transmission moves from plague-haunted bloodlines to a vanished bride, from murderous greed to a glittering dream of impossible wealth.

This human experience is full of opposing forces that leave us both gutted and grateful. If you've ever faced a life-changing or life-ending diagnosis, you'll relate to this episode and what it feels like when you're robbed of the life you had, but also find the help you need in technology and assistive devices. Thanks for tuning in. Send us Fan MailGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch anywhere books are sold. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all past episodes and/or connect with Kelly.

In this unscripted episode, Allan Draper and Mat Rogers dive into what actually separates businesses in today's AI-driven world and it's not what you think.They unpack a powerful idea: AI can only remix what already exists… but it can't replicate real, lived experience. And in a world flooded with generic content, that gap is becoming the biggest opportunity in business.From behind-the-scenes insights on Bug Bux Con to the rise of community-driven growth in the pest control industry, this conversation covers:• Why relationships and in-person connection are becoming more valuable (not less)• How sharing real wins and failures gives you a true competitive edge• The danger of relying too heavily on AI-generated content and “shortcut” strategies• Why the businesses that win in 2026 and beyond will be built on authenticity, not automationThey also get real about competition, legacy, and what it actually means to build something that lasts.If you're trying to scale your business, stand out in a crowded market, or figure out where AI actually fits—this episode will challenge how you think about growth.

There's a huge difference between solitude and isolation. One recharges and rejuvenates while the other drains and increases stress. Which one are you practicing? Do you know the difference? In this episode I dive into each and give some great ways to determine which one you're practicing (even if you're deceiving yourself).————————————————————You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6 pm ET on Facebook & YouTube! Check out my new book Down to Earth The Spiritual Beings Guide to a Happy, Human Experience. Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, in digital and paperback!For Life Coaching, Exclusive Content, or More Info: GlennAmbrose.comHave you joined the new community Loving Nation in the Glenn Ambrose Academy yet?To help support my work and the free content I provide, please donate HERE

Dr. Anna Yusim is an internationally-recognized, award-winning, Board-Certified, Stanford- and Yale-educated Psychiatrist & Executive Coach who helps influential people achieve greater impact, purpose, and joy in their life and work. She is the best-selling author of Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life. As a Clinical Assistant Professor at Yale Medical School, Dr. Yusim is presently working to create a Mental Health & Spirituality Program / Center which will be a bridge between the Yale Medical School and Yale Divinity School. In this episode, Dr. Yusim discusses her passion for the marriage of dualities in science and spirituality, where creativity generates between our hearts, intuition, and minds, and how to find the path of most resistance in order to grow.  Anna's Book Fulfilled Tickets to Schmigadoon! Thinking Fast and Slow book

Episode Highlights With DavidWhere the name The Human Experience came from and how he realized that creativity came through him and not from himHis incredible journey with creativity and why the world doesn't innately reward creatives How experiences of guilt, blame, or shame kill our creativity as children and how to remember and tune back into it Ways to access the creative spirit and how we all can in some form Facing our edges without needing to be perfect and leaning into the creative spirit Accept and allow and release guilt, blame, and shame The two parts of his creative process: the mind and the no mind Mind= toolbox, no mind = feeling not thinking “We don't play music, music plays us.” - David BlockCreativity as an intrinsically spiritual process, like birthing a childResources MentionedDavid's websiteDavid's LinktreeHiyaHiya created a super powered chewable vitamin for kids that packs twelve organic fruits and vegetables plus fifteen essential vitamins and minerals into every dose. Try it at hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama for 50% off your first order.LMNTI talk often about the health benefits of salt and electrolytes and I am a big fan of LMNT canned drinks and packets. Go to drinklmnt.com/wellnessmana for a special offer.