Podcasts about human need

Do you ever find yourself wondering, deep down, "Do I really matter—to anyone?" In our fast-paced, achievement-driven world, the quiet ache of wanting to be truly seen and valued can ripple beneath even our closest relationships. So often, beneath arguments or emotional distance, lies an even deeper longing: the human need to know that we are significant to those who matter most to us. In this episode, listeners will dive into the heart of what it means to matter in intimate relationships. Through stories, philosophical insight, and practical examples, the conversation uncovers why our drive to feel significant shapes the way we connect and sometimes divides us. Listeners will discover ways to recognize their own "mattering map," address imbalances, and create daily rituals that affirm each partner's worth—moving beyond surface tension to cultivate true belonging and meaning with the people they love. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein is a professor of philosophy and a novelist, and the author of eleven books, the most recent of which is The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us. She has received numerous awards for both her fiction and scholarly work, including a MacArthur Fellowship ("Genius Grant") and the National Humanities Medal, which was presented to her by President Barack Obama.   Episode Highlights 03:11 What is the mattering instinct and how does it shape our lives? 06:44 Different paths to mattering: Individual strategies and social dynamics. 12:03 The role of mattering in attachment and intimate relationships. 15:26 Self-mattering and internal validation: The foundation for flourishing. 17:14 Childhood roots: How early experiences influence our sense of mattering. 20:54 Societal reflections: The impact of community and acts of kindness. 25:49 Mattering in the intimate space: Attention, presence, and relational dynamics. 27:10 Balancing mattering: Navigating imbalances within couples. 31:17 Honest conversations and rituals to restore relationship equality. 34:43 Valuing the invisible: Acknowledging domestic roles and everyday struggles. 40:47 Diversifying mattering: The need for meaning beyond partnership. 45:25 Negotiating differences: Working through mattering expectations in relationships. 47:57 Moving forward: Communication, understanding, and resources for deeper mattering.   Your Checklist of Actions to Take Acknowledge the Mattering Instinct: Have an open, honest conversation with your partner about how both of you experience the desire to matter in your relationship. Map Your Mattering Profiles: Reflect together on the ways each of you seeks meaning and validation, recognizing how your "mattering maps" might differ. Be Explicit About Needs: Communicate directly if you're feeling unseen, underappreciated, or if there's an imbalance in attention or validation within the relationship. Ritualize Daily Check-ins: Set aside time each day to ask each other about meaningful events, feelings of accomplishment, or struggles—aim for sharing three significant moments per day. Appreciation Exercises: Practice exchanging specific appreciations with your partner about each other's actions and character, as well as sharing appreciations about yourselves. Attend to the 'Hidden' Work: Explicitly recognize and affirm the effort and value in less visible roles or tasks your partner undertakes, such as parenting or domestic duties. Diversify Sources of Mattering: Encourage each other to cultivate interests, friendships, or projects outside the relationship to avoid making your partner your sole source of significance. Address Imbalances with Compassion: If you sense an ongoing disparity in felt importance, approach your partner with empathy and explore together ways to rebalance and affirm each other's worth.   Mentioned The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) The Mind-Body Problem (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) US Suicide Hotline 12 Relationship Principles to Strengthen Your Love (free relationship guide)   Connect with Rebecca Newberger Goldstein Website: rebeccagoldstein.com  Substack: rebeccanewbergergoldstein.substack.com Instagram: instagram.com/rebeccanewbergergoldstein  X: x.com/platobooktour  

This season starts off with a wonderful conversation with Dr. Gordon Flett, Professor Emeritus in Psychology at York University in Canada and the author of the 2018 book, The Psychology of Mattering:  Understanding the Human Need to be Significant.   Dr. Flett's research into “mattering” – which he started in the 1980's --  seems to be finding a contemporary relevance in the 21st century as our society trends toward social isolation and loneliness.  His work resonates with Heart Forward because of our belief that the human posture of coming alongside people, and practicing radical hospitality in our relationships, can be transformative for all involved.    Flett, who is considered one of the global experts on this topic, believes that the experience of mattering is critical for human well-being and a sense of flourishing.  As you will hear, this is not the same as a sense of belonging or self-esteem.  People need to feel seen and heard and they yearn to know that they are making a difference or add value in some way. Dr. Flett has been busy in his so-called retirement from academic life and has appeared on several podcasts and interviews in the past year.  Here are some helpful links:Hidden Brain podcast:  Do you Feel Invisible (Feb 2026)Hidden Brain podcast:  A Secret Source of Connection (June 2026)  Dr. Flett responds to listener questions and comments sparked by the February podcast)The Oprah Podcast:  How Mattering to Yourself & Others Can Change Your Life with Oprah, Jennifer Wallace & Ina Garten (January 2026) Books and publicationsThe Psychology of Mattering:  Understanding the Human Need to be Significant.  Dr. Gordon Flett.  Published 2018. The Healing Power and Potential of Mattering.    APA PsycNet.  Other resourcesMattering in Action | Making Schools More HumanWhy ‘Mattering' Is a Key Part of Mental Health - The New York TimesTed Talk Des Moines Nov 2021 Angela Maiers – You Matter   Gordon L. Flett.  2026With special recognition to our key sponsors:Presenting Sponsor, Tony HaleCommunity Impact Sponsor, Peter LizotteAnd a special thank you to those who have helped to make this season possible:Sarah Dusseault, Brian Folb, Dave Pilon, Nick Halaris, Jae Lee and David Israelian.

Over the past weeks, we've explored the six core human needs and the shadows they create when they unconsciously drive our lives and leadership.We began with the need for certainty, which often becomes the need for control. We explored the need for variety and how it can create instability. We looked at significance, our desire to be seen and recognized, and at love and connection, where over-giving and people-pleasing often emerge. Finally, we reflected on the need for growth and how the pursuit of constant evolution can become exhausting when it never allows space for integration.Today, I want to close this series with the sixth and final need:The need for contribution.In many ways, I see this as the most mature of the six human needs.But it is also the easiest one to confuse with the others.What Is the Need for Contribution?The need for contribution is the desire to create meaningful impact beyond yourself.It is the desire to give back.To leave something better than you found it.To use your skills, experience, and life for something larger than your own success.Many people describe contribution as the highest expression of purpose.Yet there is an important question we rarely ask ourselves:From which place are we contributing?Because contribution can easily become another disguise for an unmet human need.Are you contributing because you need recognition?Then perhaps significance is still driving your actions.Are you contributing because helping others allows you to belong?Perhaps the need for love and connection is underneath.Are you contributing because it helps you learn and evolve?Perhaps growth is still leading the way.Contribution itself is not enough.The intention behind it matters.When Giving Is Another Way of ReceivingOne of the biggest lessons I've learned is that many of us give because, unconsciously, we hope to receive something in return.Recognition.Validation.Love.Belonging.Security.There is nothing wrong with these needs, they are deeply human.The invitation is simply to become aware of them.Healthy contribution begins when the act of giving is complete in itself.When giving is already fulfilling.When nothing needs to come back for the contribution to have meaning.That, for me, is where contribution becomes truly free.The Shadow of ContributionLike every human need, contribution also has its shadow.One of the most common expressions I see—particularly in women leaders—is over-giving.Helping everyone.Always being available.Giving expertise away for free.Putting others first.Feeling guilty for receiving.The intention is beautiful.But over time, it becomes unsustainable.Because contribution without receiving eventually creates depletion.Everything in nature exists in relationship.Breathing in. Breathing out.Giving. Receiving.Neither can exist without the other.One question worth reflecting on is:How comfortable are you receiving?Can you receive money without guilt?Can you receive appreciation without minimizing it? Say ‘Thank you'.Can you receive support without feeling indebted?Many people who love to contribute discover that receiving is actually much harder than giving.And yet both are necessary.My Own ShiftWhen I look back on my own career, I can clearly see how this need evolved over time.For many years, I worked in the gaming industry.I loved the creativity.I loved the innovation.I loved building teams and creating products that reached millions of people.I also received a great deal in return.Meaningful work.Recognition.Financial security.Growth.But eventually, a deeper question emerged.What am I contributing to?The games we created generated engagement, screen time, and significant revenue.From a business perspective, they were successful.But I also knew who some of our players were.I knew stories of people spending thousands of euros in games.People whose behavior resembled addiction more than entertainment.And I had to ask myself:Is this the impact I want to have?That question changed everything.It wasn't a judgment of the industry.It was an honest reflection on my own values.I realized that my deepest need was no longer growth.Or recognition.Or achievement.It had become contribution.That realization eventually led me toward coaching.Toward conscious leadership.Toward creating spaces where leaders examine not only what they build, but the impact they create on the people around them.When Contribution Becomes a Different QuestionAt some point in life, many people reach a quiet transition.They've achieved.They've grown.They've accumulated experience.And the question changes.Instead of asking:“How can I become more successful?”They begin asking:“What do I want to leave behind?”Contribution is no longer about building something bigger.It becomes about building something meaningful.For me, that has become the work.Helping leaders move from fear to love.From leading through control, ego, and survival...To leading from awareness, integrity, and the heart.That doesn't happen through strategy alone.It requires inner work.Because the quality of what we contribute will always reflect the quality of the place we are contributing from.Looking Back at the Six Human NeedsAs we close this series, I invite you to reflect on all six human needs.* Where do you seek certainty and control?* Where do you constantly chase novelty?* Where do you need recognition?* Where do you sacrifice yourself to maintain connection?* Where do you push yourself to keep growing?* And finally…How do all of these needs shape the way you contribute to the world?Every need is valid.Every need has a shadow.The goal is never to eliminate these needs.The goal is to become aware of them.Because awareness is where freedom begins.Reflection QuestionsTake some time to journal with these questions:* Which of the six human needs drives most of your decisions today?* When you contribute, what are you hoping to receive in return?* How comfortable are you with receiving?* What impact are you truly creating through your work?* If recognition, money, and status disappeared, would you still choose the same path?Closing ReflectionFor me, contribution is not about saving the world.It is about bringing more consciousness into it.Helping people move from fear to love.From unconscious patterns to awareness.From reacting to choosing.If this series has taught us anything, it is that our shadows are not something to eliminate.They are invitations.Invitations to understand ourselves more deeply.Because once we understand what has been driving us, we finally become free to choose a different way of leading, living, and contributing.And perhaps that is the greatest contribution any of us can make.Thanks for reading Rise and Play! 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Have you ever forgotten a phone number, birthday, or why you walked into a room because you knew your phone would remember it for you? Many people joke about "digital dementia." While it isn't a real medical diagnosis, researchers are becoming increasingly concerned that our growing dependence on technology may be changing how we remember, think, and solve problems. https://www.neurocenternj.com/blog/digital-dementia-how-screens-and-digital-devices-impact-memory/ Most of us pay attention to our physical health and, increasingly, our mental health. But what about our social health? Research suggests the quality of your relationships may have a profound impact on your happiness, resilience, and even how long you live. Yet many people today have fewer close connections than ever before. Kasley Killam explains why social health matters so much and how to build stronger, more meaningful relationships. She has advised organizations including Google, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the World Economic Forum, and is author of The Art and Science of Connection: Why Our Social Health Is the Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier (https://amzn.to/4cynFRi). Where do great ideas come from? Is imagination something you're born with, or can you actually develop it? According to Albert Read, imagination is more like a muscle than a mysterious gift—it grows stronger the more you understand and use it. In this conversation, he explains how creativity works, why ideas sometimes seem to appear out of nowhere, and how anyone can become more imaginative. Albert is Managing Director of Condé Nast Britain and author of The Imagination Muscle: Where Good Ideas Come From (https://amzn.to/4cw9xrw). Sending flowers to someone who is sick or recovering from surgery seems like a thoughtful gesture. But can flowers actually help someone heal? Surprisingly, research suggests they may do more than brighten a room—they may have measurable effects on mood, stress, and recovery. https://www.floweraura.com/blog/healing-power-get-well-soon-flowers-scientific-perspective PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAYFAIR: Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to ⁠https://Wayfair.com⁠ right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less.  RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: It's time to turn those "what ifs" into CHA CHING with Shopify Today! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willie and Korie get dragged into a bizarre AI-generated baby hoax, and Al, Zach, and Jase dig into the creepy new world of artificial intelligence, from fake relationships and AI “friends” to people using chatbots to justify sin. The guys connect the modern AI echo chamber to James' warning about deception, and Jase points to Cain, Abel and the Holy Spirit as the difference between artificial intelligence and real life with God. In this episode: James 1, verse 11; John 8; Genesis 1, verse 28; Isaiah 40, verses 3–31; James 1, verse 18; Genesis 4; Romans 8, verses 1–23; Ephesians 1, verses 13–14; John 14–16; 1 Peter 1, verse 24; Proverbs 3, verse 9; Proverbs 8; Leviticus 23, verse 10; Exodus 23, verse 19 “Unashamed” Episode 1363 is sponsored by: https://myphdweightloss.com — Find out how Al lost 80+ pounds. Visit the website or call 864-644-1900 and mention "Al Robertson" to get 2 weeks free in the program! https://chministries.org/unashamed — Get a better solution at half the cost of traditional healthcare! https://preborn.com/unashamed — Visit the PreBorn! website or dial #250 and use keyword BABY to donate today. https://unashamedgold.com — Get a free 2026 Gold & Silver Guide and a no obligation consultation! http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://open.spotify.com/show/3LY8eJ4ZBZHmsImGoDNK2l 00:00 Why Lies Spread So Fast Online 05:00 AI is Replacing Human Connection 12:15 A Shocking True-Crime Story about Deception 17:50 Using AI to Justify Sin & Win Arguments 24:25 The Human Need for Embodied Life 32:37 Isaiah 40, Firstfruits & a New Creation 39:08 Idolatry is Self-Worship 45:15 Divine Intelligence versus Artificial Intelligence 52:55 If You Follow God, Your Life Will Prove it - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Opposite of Addiction Isn't Sobriety with Stefanos Sifandos | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Stefanos Sifandos joins the show for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about trauma, relationships, addiction, personal growth, and the journey toward true emotional freedom. As an internationally recognized relationship coach, author, and speaker, Stefanos has spent years helping people understand the hidden wounds that shape their behaviors, beliefs, and connections with others. He opens up about growing up in a household marked by violence, chaos, and emotional struggle, and how those early experiences led him on a lifelong search for healing and self-discovery. The conversation explores the powerful link between addiction and disconnection, why so many people avoid their emotions, and how unresolved childhood experiences continue to influence adult relationships. Stefanos also shares his perspective on attachment, vulnerability, masculinity, fatherhood, and the importance of developing a deeper relationship with yourself. Throughout the episode, he explains how generational trauma gets passed down, why meaningful connection is essential for healing, and what it takes to break destructive patterns that keep people stuck. With a unique blend of personal experience, psychology, spirituality, and practical wisdom, Stefanos offers insights that challenge conventional thinking and encourage lasting transformation.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery  #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:13:24 - Growing Up Overweight, Insecure and Finding Fitness00:14:37 - Violence, Chaos and Trauma Inside His Childhood Home00:16:17 - Why His Difficult Childhood Sparked a Lifelong Study of Relationships00:23:12 - The Human Need for Belonging00:23:32 - Why the Opposite of Addiction Is Connection00:24:13 - Addiction, Isolation and the Emotions We All Share00:25:15 - Discovering He Was Neurodivergent00:35:03 - Why Society Teaches Us to Avoid Feeling00:36:23 - How Generational Trauma Gets Passed Down00:57:16 - Living in Denial and Hiding in the Shadows00:58:46 - Insecurity, Jealousy and Going Through Your Partner's Phone01:01:13 - How Fatherhood Opened His Heart01:05:08 - Working With His Wife and Confronting His Ego01:06:33 - The Meaning Behind His Book Tuned In and Turned On01:07:12 - How Childhood Shapes Adult Relationships, Love and Attachment

In this message from Matthew 15:29–16:4, Pastor Karl examines two very different groups of people who come to Jesus — and what their approach reveals about how we receive grace.The first group comes from the Decapolis, a Gentile region with no religious standing or covenant claim. They bring broken bodies, unspoken needs, and nothing to offer — and Jesus meets them with compassion, healing, and even provision they didn't know to ask for. The second group, the Pharisees and Sadducees, arrives with suspicion and a demand for proof — and Jesus refuses to perform for them.The contrast surfaces a powerful truth: Jesus has endless compassion for those who come to him needy, but no obligation to satisfy those who come feeling entitled. Unworthiness isn't a disqualification for grace — it's the prerequisite for it.Pastor Karl unpacks why the disciples hesitated to feed the 4,000 (it wasn't that they forgot what Jesus could do — it was that they questioned who he'd do it for), what it really means to "fall from grace," and why the cross is the only reliable lens through which to interpret God's love. When we bring our "not enough" to Jesus, we find that inadequacy is exactly the raw material he's looking for.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Dr. Tom Curran explores insights by his spiritual director, Fr. Mark Noonan, about 4 Levels of Receptivity: receive me, I receive, I'm receptive to receive, and I am receptive to being received. Tom talks about the topics, such as: neediness, gratitude, affirmation, belonging and acceptance.Referenced Book:He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J.

Somewhere right now, a woman quietly realizes the relationship shifted the moment she stopped emotionally overextending herself. Somewhere right now, a man silently recognizes nobody reaches for him unless he is producing, protecting, fixing, paying, solving, or emotionally absorbing everybody else's chaos. Somewhere right now, two exhausted people mistake depletion for devotion because suffering together feels more familiar than being seen clearly. Tonight's conversation dismantles one of the most protected lies inside modern intimacy: the fantasy that relationships exist outside of need, utility, exchange, dependency, and psychological function. Human beings use each other. Parents use children for meaning. Children use parents for identity. Lovers use lovers for regulation, healing, validation, protection, sex, comfort, status, stability, and relief from loneliness. The real danger begins when mutual need quietly mutates into emotional extraction. How many people feel valuable only while serving a psychological function inside somebody else's unresolved wounds? How many relationships secretly operate like emotional labor contracts disguised as romance? Tonight we confront the terrifying possibility that many people never learned how to love another human being beyond what that person provides emotionally, psychologically, sexually, financially, or spiritually. Because the moment usefulness disappears, many relationships suddenly reveal their real foundation. Questions to consider: How many people say “I love you” when what they really mean is, “Please don't stop providing the emotional function I built my identity around”? At what point does being “needed” become the drug people confuse with being loved? If somebody only feels emotionally safe when you are overextending yourself, are they loving you—or harvesting your exhaustion? How much of modern dating secretly revolves around finding someone willing to subsidize your unhealed childhood emotionally, sexually, psychologically, financially, or spiritually? Why do so many people panic the moment their usefulness to others begins to decline with age, illness, unemployment, emotional boundaries, or self-respect? Have you noticed that some people call you “selfish” the exact moment you stop functioning as free emotional labor? If your relationship collapsed the second you stopped over-performing, was it ever intimacy—or was it employment with kissing?

Zo Williams2:02 PM (7 hours ago)to meTopic:  “Use Me Up” “Are You Loved — Or Are You Useful?” The Necessary Use and Misuse of Each Other in Love, Trauma, Healing, and Human Need Synopsis: Somewhere right now, a woman quietly realizes the relationship shifted the moment she stopped emotionally overextending herself. Somewhere right now, a man silently recognizes nobody reaches for him unless he is producing, protecting, fixing, paying, solving, or emotionally absorbing everybody else's chaos. Somewhere right now, two exhausted people mistake depletion for devotion because suffering together feels more familiar than being seen clearly. Tonight's conversation dismantles one of the most protected lies inside modern intimacy: the fantasy that relationships exist outside of need, utility, exchange, dependency, and psychological function. Human beings use each other. Parents use children for meaning. Children use parents for identity. Lovers use lovers for regulation, healing, validation, protection, sex, comfort, status, stability, and relief from loneliness. The real danger begins when mutual need quietly mutates into emotional extraction. How many people feel valuable only while serving a psychological function inside somebody else's unresolved wounds? How many relationships secretly operate like emotional labor contracts disguised as romance? Tonight we confront the terrifying possibility that many people never learned how to love another human being beyond what that person provides emotionally, psychologically, sexually, financially, or spiritually. Because the moment usefulness disappears, many relationships suddenly reveal their real foundation.Questions to consider: How many people say “I love you” when what they really mean is, “Please don't stop providing the emotional function I built my identity around”?At what point does being “needed” become the drug people confuse with being loved?If somebody only feels emotionally safe when you are overextending yourself, are they loving you—or harvesting your exhaustion?How much of modern dating secretly revolves around finding someone willing to subsidize your unhealed childhood emotionally, sexually, psychologically, financially, or spiritually?Why do so many people panic the moment their usefulness to others begins to decline with age, illness, unemployment, emotional boundaries, or self-respect?Have you noticed that some people call you “selfish” the exact moment you stop functioning as free emotional labor?If your relationship collapsed the second you stopped over-performing, was it ever intimacy—or was it employment with kissing?

#423 In this podcast episode, Guy talked with Rob Wergin about current global instability as the end of a major human evolutionary cycle and a shift from years of healing into stabilizing, going within, and building coherence. Rob described fear as a powerful, useful energy that should be redirected into presence rather than fed through overwhelm, and he offered listeners a three-part "Overwhelm" video series via a link to his contact form. He shared his Egypt trip to the tomb of Master Zoser, who he said taught him a soul-to-soul transmission through the eyes using a soft, unfocused gaze to bypass the analytical mind and rapidly calm the nervous system. Rob led Guy and listeners through a brief eye-gazing exercise, after which Guy reported heat in his hands and feet and seeing "static" in the field. They also discussed how guides are perceived through the mind's "screen," the importance of boundaries, accelerated transformation, and Rob's view that many ailments stem from unexpressed or inherited emotions, especially fear. About Rob: Rob Wergin, a remarkable individual gifted with extraordinary abilities that transcend the ordinary. Rob serves as a Clear and Sacred Instrument of Divine Healing Light, an exquisite energy of profound transformation. From the moment you encounter him, you'll find solace and comfort, as he deftly guides you through the process of releasing pain, disease, addictions, and more.  He has served as a chosen Instrument of Divine Healing Light, embodying a boundless flow of divine energy and sacred whispers from above. Surrendering to this higher calling, Rob acts as a catalyst for profound emotional and physical well-being.  Having touched the lives of over 350,000 individuals across the globe, Rob's unique gift of connecting souls to the energy of the Divine opens the pathway for transformation. His work as a Divine Instrument for these extraordinary energies has facilitated countless physical, mental, and spiritual metamorphoses. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - Navigating the Shift: Ancient Egyptian Practice to Reset Your Nervous System! (00:00) - "The Soul Sees Through the Eyes" — Rob Wergin's Egypt Revelation (01:18) - The Ancient Healing Energy Hidden Inside Egypt's First Pyramid (03:08) - Why "Trying to See" Blocks Spiritual Perception (04:22) - Clairvoyance Isn't What Most People Think It Is (05:42) - The Soft Gaze Technique That Shifts Consciousness Instantly (07:18) - "Your Guides Work for You" — Setting Boundaries With Spiritual Energy (09:02) - Why Most People Stay Stuck Chasing Signs & Psychic Experiences (10:42) - The Dangerous Need to Control the Healing Process (12:02) - What's Accelerating Human Transformation Right Now? (13:28) - Instant Healing vs the Human Need for "27 Sessions" (15:12) - The Hidden Reason Most Healing Journeys Fail (17:08) - "You Keep Telling Your Body It's Broken" (18:42) - The Moment Rob Planned to End His Life… Then Everything Changed (20:12) - Guided Eye-Gazing Exercise to Calm the Nervous System (26:36) - LIVE IN FLOW — Experience This Work in Person (27:32) - Why Your Feet Heat Up During Energetic Shifts (29:12) - Eye Gazing So Powerful People Collapse During Retreats (31:18) - Fear, Panic Attacks & the Emotion Stored in the Kidneys (34:22) - The Emotional Trauma Secretly Driving Disease & Anxiety (37:18) - "People Don't Know Who They'd Be Without Their Pain" (39:12) - Why the Chaos in the World Might Be Exposing Humanity's Awakening (54:51) - Closing reflection How to Contact Rob Wergin:Email Rob's team via the link below and include the word "Overwhelm" in your message to receive the free audio series:   https://robwergin.com/contact/   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

The Power Of Synergy with Gabrielle Cardona Human Connection, Positive Energy, and Rebuilding Relationships in an AI-Driven World From Life Coaching to Relationship Coaching In this episode of The Power of Synergy, Gabrielle Cardona introduces herself as a relationship coach who originally began as a life coach because she believed the mental health industry often focused too much on labels, problems, and medication rather than strengths, success, and practical growth. She explains that her early coaching goal was to help people “score in the game of life” by identifying where they were, defining where they wanted to go, and building strategies to succeed. Over time, she realized that nearly every coaching issue—career, health, money, time management, or personal growth—had one common factor: relationships. Technology, AI, and the Loss of Human Presence Gabrielle argues that technology, social media, and artificial intelligence have damaged people's ability to be physically and emotionally present with one another. She says computers and devices may make life easier in some ways, but they cannot replace human connection, eye contact, conversation, body language, voice, and shared time. She contrasts older generations who remember life without constant technology with younger people who feel dependent on devices, and she warns that “social media” often functions as anti-social media. Her larger concern is that people are becoming isolated even while surrounded by others. Animals, Emotional Substitutes, and the Human Need to Bond A recurring theme in the episode is Gabrielle's concern that some people now use pets as substitutes for human relationships. She says animals can offer affection and comfort, but they cannot fill the deeper human need for substantive connection with other people. Gabrielle specifically discusses seeing people treat pets like children and argues that this places an unhealthy emotional burden on animals while avoiding the work required to build real human bonds. For her, human beings need appreciation, respect, trust, communication, and shared purpose in order to truly bond. The Principles of Synergy Gabrielle explains several coaching principles behind her idea of synergy. She says there is no neutral energy: people are either positive or negative, and they are either moving toward others or away from them. She encourages listeners to ask whether people feel better or worse after interacting with them. She also describes synergy as more than cooperation, using number examples to show that people working together can create exponentially greater results than individuals working separately. To achieve this, people must communicate, understand one another's personalities, recognize different strengths, and decide who is best suited for each role. Personality, Marriage, Parenting, and Real Connection Gabrielle connects synergy to personality differences, especially through Myers-Briggs-style profiles and the idea of dominant, auxiliary, tertiary, and inferior functions. She says people should learn what they and others naturally do well, then use those differences constructively instead of criticizing them. She applies this to her own marriage of more than 30 years, describing how she and her husband make time to reconnect, talk through issues, avoid going to bed angry, and keep their relationship strong. She also shares stories about her children to show how private jokes, shared reading, time together, and technology-free moments can create lasting emotional bonds. Positive Energy, Service, and Practical Relationship Tools Toward the end, Gabrielle discusses spiritual principles such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, and self-control, saying these qualities create healthier relationships and reduce conflict. She also shares her experience working with people at a shelter in Phoenix, explaining that when she offered coaching without a political or selfish agenda, residents and staff began to trust her intentions. She closes by directing listeners to her coaching resources and books, including work on marriage, life success, and personality, while encouraging them to use positive energy, self-awareness, and human connection to improve their relationships and communities.

LD 14 In the holy conception and birth of Christ, God has met our deepest human need His innocence and perfect holiness cover my original sin His innocence and perfect holiness cover my actual sin

In this episode, we step back from the headlines to conduct a psychological case study on how we form and protect our worldviews. We're joined by Sidney Pines, whose journey away from the mainstream consensus offers a window into the information ecosystems that define our modern era.Rather than debating specific claims, we use the "Three Cs" framework—Comprehension, Control, and Community—to analyze the universal human needs that draw individuals toward alternative media systems. We explore how a "cognitive vacuum" created by sensationalist media can lead to a search for certainty, often filled by grand narratives that trade messy realities for clear, singular explanations.Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, DavidSupport the showShow Notes:https://outrageoverload.net/ Contact me, David Beckemeyer by email outrageoverload@gmail.com. Follow the show on Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload. Check out our Subtstack https://outrageoverload.substack.comHOTLINE: 925-552-7885Got a Question, comment or just thoughts you'd like to share? Call the O2 hotline and leave a message and you could be featured in an upcoming episodeIf you would like to help the show, you can contribute here. Tell everyone you know about the show. That's the best way to support it.Rate and Review the show on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/OutrageOverloadAlso check out our companion podcasts, This Week in Outrage and Outrage Science Bites.Intro music and outro music by Michael Ramir C.Many thanks to my co-editor and co-director, Austin Chen.Outrage Overload, a Conners Institute podcast, is part of The Democr...

What makes someone a star nowadays? And why does every generation of humans crave to celebrate them?For decades, Hollywood has promoted a carefully curated ideal of aspirational talent, beauty, and intrigue. But in 2026, it feels like that power is in the hands of the one thing that alleges to know us best: the algorithm. Now computer programs hold more power in shaping who is famous and what we all are fed as aspirational ideals: from who is a star to what our bodies should look like. Enter the algorithm body.In this episode, host Brittany Luse is joined by Christiana Mbakwe Medina, screenwriter and host of the Pop Syllabus podcast. They get into the evolving nature of fame and why Christina thinks the thin body ideal is out and the sculpted body ideal is in.Want more about tech, beauty, and cultural cache? Check out these IBAM episodes:The morbid lifelessness of modern beautyPeptides & the pursuit of the "perfect" bodySupport Public Media. Join NPR Plus.Follow Brittany on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR's Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Outline  Holy Spirit as the Foundation of Spiritual Rebirth Jesus's words in John 3:5-6 establish that being born of the Spirit is a prerequisite for entering the kingdom of God. Distinction is drawn between the flesh and the Spirit, emphasizing that life in Christ is defined by the capital-S Spirit of God, singular in nature and character. This rebirth concept positions the Holy Spirit not as one among many spirits, but as the specific and exclusive Spirit of God, forming the foundation of Christian life. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit and Its Meaning Acts 1:3-8 is presented to illustrate Jesus's promise that his followers would be baptized with the Holy Spirit and receive power. The word "baptized" is defined as meaning to immerse or to make fully wet, painting a picture of total immersion in the Spirit of God. This immersive relationship with the Holy Spirit is described as something that is simultaneously upon believers, close to them, and dwelling within them. Understanding God as immersive rather than distant reframes the believer's relational perspective toward one of proximity and presence. The Human Need to Be Filled and Covered by the Holy Spirit A vacuum or emptiness experienced before receiving the Holy Spirit is identified as a universal human need. Biblical images such as Joseph's coat of many colors and the prodigal son receiving a robe and ring are used to illustrate the human need to be covered and filled by God. Feeling perpetually vulnerable or unsafe is addressed by encouraging believers to seek baptism in the Holy Spirit and find refuge in God as a strong tower. God's presence is described as constant and unchanging, with the only variable being the believer's conscious awareness of that presence. Corporate worship is presented as a deliberate practice of fixing one's eyes on God and becoming consciously aware of His already-present Spirit. The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit and Its Transformative Power Romans 8:9-11 is cited to establish that the Spirit of God dwells within believers, carrying significant implications for their identity and transformation. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is described as living inside those who have received the Holy Spirit, making spiritual transformation possible. Areas of depression, anxiety, and emotional deadness are identified as places where the Holy Spirit actively ministers, bringing freedom and deliverance. Sanctification is framed as an ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, with the believer's role being to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus as the author and perfecter of faith. Fruits of the Spirit are described as arising from residing in and beholding God, rather than from personal effort alone. The Body as a Temple of the Holy Spirit First Corinthians 6:15-20 is referenced to establish that the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, bought with a price and belonging to God. Sexual immorality is specifically addressed as a sin against one's own body and an incompatible presence within a temple that hosts the Holy Spirit. Hosting the Holy Spirit is likened to inviting Jesus into the temple, who then overturns tables of idolatry, impurity, and transactional relationship. Holiness is described as an active process, with the Holy Spirit creating purity within the believer as a natural consequence of His indwelling. A choice is presented between allowing the Lord to drive out compromise or allowing compromise to drive out the Lord, with the two being unable to coexist. Grieving the Holy Spirit and Maintaining Sensitivity Ephesians 4:30 is cited to explain that sinful actions grieve the Holy Spirit, who has sealed believers for the day of redemption. Acting according to human nature while the Holy Spirit dwells within creates a relational rupture, described as making one's great roommate sad. Denial of the Holy Spirit's conviction is warned against as a dangerous path that leads to spiritual callousness and diminished sensitivity. Maintaining high sensitivity to the Holy Spirit is presented as essential for continued repentance and growth in holiness. Leaning not on one's own understanding but acknowledging God in all ways is encouraged as the posture for walking in step with the Spirit. The Holy Spirit as Teacher and Guide John 14:26 is presented to describe the Holy Spirit as a helper and teacher who brings to remembrance all that Jesus has said. Believers are encouraged to bring their questions and uncertainties to the Holy Spirit first, before seeking answers from other people. Building a habit of inquiring of the Holy Spirit and searching Scripture is described as developing personal faith rather than codependent faith. First Corinthians 2:9-14 is cited to explain that the Spirit of God searches the deep things of God and imparts spiritual truths that the natural person cannot understand. Receiving the Spirit of God is described as enabling believers to understand the things freely given by God, interpreted spiritually rather than through human wisdom. The Holy Spirit Leading Believers Through Trials The Holy Spirit is described as actively leading believers into difficult situations and trials as part of their journey toward the promised land. Israel's path through Egypt, the desert, and the giants of the promised land is used as a parallel for the trials the Holy Spirit guides believers through. Trials are reframed as purposeful, with the Holy Spirit using them to generate inner transformation and deepen the believer's experience of God's peace. Peace that surpasses understanding is described as a currency not dependent on external circumstances but on the God who lives within. Fixing one's eyes on Jesus during storms is presented as the primary response to fear and anxiety, with the act of beholding Him producing transformation. Beholding God and the Practice of His Presence Second Corinthians 3:16-18 is cited to show that beholding the glory of the Lord transforms believers into the same image, from one degree of glory to another. Worship is described as a conscious and present effort to shift attention and focus onto God, contending until one locks eyes with Jesus. A practical method of practicing God's presence is described as pausing during Bible reading whenever the Spirit is discerned, closing one's eyes, and meditating on the encounter. Being still and knowing God is presented as a discipline of focusing on what already is, rather than creating God's presence. Taking every thought captive is encouraged as the means of returning to focus when the mind wanders during times of seeking God's presence. Prayer for the Infilling and Baptism of the Holy Spirit A corporate prayer is offered for every person present to be filled and baptized with the Holy Spirit, with an invitation to place a hand on the heart as an act of reception. Specific prayers are made for those with father wounds, asking the Holy Spirit to fill them with a spirit of adoption and cast out the spirit of slavery and fear. Individuals struggling with anxiety disorders are prayed over, with the perfect love of God declared as the force that casts out fear and visits places of abandonment, rejection, and trauma. Marriages are specifically prayed over, asking the Holy Spirit to baptize husbands and wives, soften hard hearts, and minister to contempt, disappointment, and woundedness. Freedom is described not merely as the casting out of negative things but as being filled with the Holy Spirit, with Jesus's warning about empty spaces being refilled sevenfold used to underscore the importance of infilling.  

Neuro Discipline by Peter Hollins tells the tale of two battling brains, and why we are predisposed to laziness and energy conservation. Time after time, we take the path of least resistance to our detriment. The key to beating this is understanding the brain's imperatives and working with them. Our brains are not wired for goal achievement. They are wired only for speed, survival, and the present moment.Neuroscience for Self-Discipline00:00 Intro01:17 Welcome, my name is...02:44 The setup of the brain - The triune brain theory05:11 Another way to think about the arrangement of the brains06:26 The brain is a network07:09 The Pleasure Principle08:37 Our perceptions of pleasure and pain 09:55 Emotion beats logic11:30 Brain is simply not wired for discipline12:36 Mel Robbins' now-famous Five Second Rule14:24 Let go of old excuses15:29 The imperatives of the brain (that we must defeat)17:01 OLD ZEN Saying & The Best Part18:04 Temptation Bundling is...20:14 Remember, “what gets rewarded gets repeated.” 21:25 It turns out that we need to trick the brain22:55 Self-discipline is24:36 WE MUST address27:00 There is a great paradox28:03 Self-discipline is at its core...28:44 AND..."Neuro Discipline" by Peter Hollins - Book PReviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 9 Book 13Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/47NwFScGET IT. READ :)#selfdiscipline #neuroscience #growth FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch has combined the humour, inspiration, and intelligence that made his lecture such a phenomenon and given it an indelible form. Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance? If we had to vanish tomorrow, what would we want as our legacy? When Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, was asked to give such a lecture, he didn't have to imagine it as his last, since he had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. How to Live Your Best Life00.00 Intro01:20 Welcome, my name is...02:22 What is "The Last Lecture"04:47 My own Last Lecture05:40 The most important thing to know IN LIFE07:33 Importance of Breathwork08:33 Number two thing to know to live your BEST LIFE10:17 3rd most important message in life12:17 What else is NEEDED to live your BEST LIFE13:13 What is the number one problem in life?14:05 How do you live a life which is worth living?16:12 What is the message of the Last Lecture18:52 Difference between KNOWING and BELIEVING20:24 AND..."The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch - Book PReviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 9 Book 12Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/4v3GFk5GET IT. READ :)#lastlecture #wisdomforlife #awareness FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

In this powerful episode of the 9941 Podcast, Granger Smith, Tyler Smith, Parker Smith, and special guest Amber dive into one of life’s most formative seasons—middle school—and the lasting impact of fatherhood, identity, and faith. The conversation explores how early experiences shape confidence, character, and belief systems, especially through the influence (or absence) of a father. Amber shares a deeply personal story about growing up without feeling fully seen or loved by her dad, while the group reflects on how God’s design for fatherhood points us back to our ultimate Father in Heaven. This episode tackles real-life struggles—parenting teenagers, balancing discipline and empathy, and navigating unmet desires—through a biblical lens. Anchored in Scripture like Matthew 7 and Ephesians 6, the discussion challenges listeners to rethink what we want versus what we truly need, emphasizing contentment, trust in God, and spiritual growth over temporary fulfillment. Whether you’re a parent, a young adult, or someone wrestling with faith, this episode offers encouragement, conviction, and clarity. It’s a reminder that even through pain, God is working for a greater purpose—drawing us closer to Him.Follow the show: Instagram - https://www.Instagram.com/9941thepodcast Facebook - https://www.Facebook.com/9941thepodcast YouTube - https://www.YouTube.com/@9941ThePodcast Online - https://www.9941ThePodcast.com Shop - https://yeeyee.com/collections/faithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be What You Wish by Neville Goddard is a reminder that most men are totally unaware of the creative power of imagination and invariably bow before the dictates of 'facts' and accept life on the basis of the world without. But when you discover this creative power within yourself, you will boldly assert the supremacy of imagination and put all things in subjection to it. By our imagination, by our affirmations, we can change our world, we can change our future. The Law of Assumption00:00 Intro01:02 Welcome, my name is02:20 Everything depends upon our attitude upon ourselves04:02 What is meant by a "meek" man?05:29 ALL forms of the creative imagination imply...06:43 Man's only limitation is...07:52 Is there something wrong with prayer?10:33 Controlled imagination & steady attention11:44 What do experiments and Law of Assumption prove?13:46 Believing and Being ARE ONE15:45 FEELING is not only the result, but a CREATOR OF17:57 In the creation of a NEW WAY of LIFE, where do we must begin?19:37 AND..."Be What You Wish" by Neville Goddard - Book PReviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 9 Book 11Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/4bLdfymGET IT. READ :)#lawofattraction #lawofassumption #awareness FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work by John Gottman Ph.D. with over a million copies sold is an eminently practical guide to an emotionally intelligent and long-lasting marriage. It has revolutionized the way we understand, repair, and strengthen marriages. Straightforward yet profound, these principles teach partners new approaches for resolving conflicts, creating new common ground, and achieving greater levels of intimacy.What makes it work?00:00 Intro00:55 Welcome, my name is...02:24 What can make a marriage work?04:39 When a discussion has a "HARSH Startup"...06:14 DEFENSIVENESS08:30 PRINCIPLE 108:59 PRINCIPLE 209:36 PRINCIPLE 310:47 PRINCIPLE 412:40 PRINCIPLE 514:26 PRINCIPLE 615:36 PRINCIPLE 716:48 AND..."The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work" by John Gottman Ph.D. - Book PReviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 9 Book 10Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/4lznOsYGET IT. READ :)#marriageadvice #marriagegoals #awareness FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

Importance of Being Little by Erika Christakis expertly weaves academic research, personal experience and anecdotal evidence. Message is energizing and reassuring: young children are inherently powerful, and they (and their parents) will flourish when we learn new ways of restoring the vital early learning environment to one that is best suited to the littlest learners. dDouble-down on one, simple word: play.What Children Really Need from Grownups00:00 INTRO01:12 Welcome, my name is...02:32 What Young Children REALLY NEED05:18 RELAXED OBSERVER MINDSET07:25 Parents actually need to...09:09 What is hard to understand11:31 Unusual Conundrum13:55 Small, incremental change is necessary16:41 WORDS vs. EXPERIENCE19:29 Miracle of early learning20:28 AND..."Importance of Being Little" by Erika Christakis - Book PReviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 9 Book 9Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/4rWGV2lGET IT. READ :)#parenting #learning #awareness FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

Sharp by Therese Huston Ph.D. a cognitive scientist unpacks the latest neuroscience research to deliver a gold mine of techniques to help you feel your sharpest. Exactly what kind of exercise helps you think on your feet? How to get focused on your most unfocused days? What if your best days weren't left to chance, but something you could control and activate at will?14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science00.00 Intro01:11 Welcome, my name is...03:06 Multitasking, A DEFINITE NO, NO!04:07 FOCUS and tea vs. coffee05:24 Importance of SOUND & BINAURAL BEATS06:18 Fixation Focus Training & Importance of Walking07:39 "Just do your best" actually hurts you!08:13 DOPAMNE and motivation11:55 TRUTH about GOALS13:43 STRESS REDUCTION techniques17:14 Mistakes and what to do about it?19:48 FIND YOUR MOTIVE, ask the right question22:02 Life is stressful, so STRESS MANAGEMENT24:22 AND..."Sharp" by Therese Huston Ph.D. - Book PReviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 9 Book 8Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3NaSmV5GET IT. READ :)#besharp #brainscience #neuroscience FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

In this Wellness Wednesday conversation, Beth Gustin, Robin Ennis, and Jeff Thompson slow things down to ask a deceptively simple question: what does "I'm fine" really mean? From aging and identity shifts to vision loss, assisted living, and feeling quietly pushed to the sidelines, the group digs into the unspoken grief that can come with life transitions. They talk about how losing roles, routines, and independence can chip away at a person's sense of purpose—and how often those feelings stay hidden behind polite responses. With warmth and honesty, they explore inclusion, belonging, and the deep human need to be seen, heard, and asked for our thoughts. The episode is a gentle call to listen beyond the surface, to make space for real answers, and to reach out—especially to older adults—before stories, wisdom, and connection fade into silence.   Full Transcript   Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes.   Show Hosts:             Robin Ennis on the web at www.robinennislcsw.com             Beth Gustin, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CAGCS, PLGS             Www.transitioningthroughchange.com   You can message Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093. They are looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks for listening!

Silence by Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the world's most beloved and acclaimed Buddhist leaders offers a profound guide to mastering our most powerful inner resource — silence — to help us find happiness, purpose, and peace. Burnout, anxiety, stress, brain fog, racing thoughts…all symptoms of our loud and chaotic world, making true stress and anxiety relief feel out of reach. Enter silence.A Guide to Harnessing Your Most Powerful Inner Resource00:00 INTRO01:14 Welcome, my name is...02:58 PRACTICING silence04:04 5 SOUNDS that can heal the world05:33 What MINDFULNESS gives you07:45 Sensory food09:27 One of the KEYS for finding peace and joy11:39 Is SILENCE just not talking?12:59 Other kinds of LISTENING14:09 Where is HOME really?15:07 CAN YOU be happy, without silence? 15:40 AND..."Silence" by Thich Nhat Hanh - Book PReviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 9 Book 7 Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/4cABK3hGET IT. READ :)#silence #mindfulness #awareness FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

Education and The Significance of Life by Jiddu Krishnamurti argues that true education must go beyond mere vocational training to foster self-knowledge, freedom, and an integrated mind, addressing the deeper meaning of life to prevent the shallowness and conflict caused by a fragmented, fear-based existence. Based on these ideas, current system is an absolute failure.00:00 Intro01:10 Welcome, my name is...02:44 Conventional Education03:42 Two Kinds of REVOLT04:44 How has current "education" failed?06:57 How are systems changed?08:10 What is the HIGHEST FUNCTION of education?10:14 Where does the confusion come from?13:41 Is there a difference between the "old" and the "young"15:01 LIFE is a well of deep waters17:01 What can a single individual do?17:52 Intellect VS. Intelligence20:03 RIGHT EDUCATION is a danger to the sovereign governments  21:31 TRUE TEACHER - EDUCATOR23:37 AND..."Education and The Significance of Life" by Jiddu Krishnamurti - Book PReviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 9 Book 6Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/4qwIDpNGET IT. READ :)#education #knowledge #growth FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

The Price of Money by Rob Dix is a fascinating, bracing ride through the unexpectedly wild world of money. We all depend on money every day. But almost none of us understand it. Have you ever wondered why your shopping bill keeps getting more expensive? Or how the government can produce billions out of thin air while your savings are shrinking? Or where you should put your money in an age of economic turmoil? Learn how to make better financial decisions by understanding how the world of money really works. How to Prosper in a Financial World That's Rigged Against You00:00 Intro00:52 WELCOME, my name is...02:36 "Understanding Money"04:47 3 Functions of Money06:46 Can anything be used as "money"09:01 Most important factor when choosing "money"11:14 The BUYING power of money - Inflation13:22 GOLDEN RULE14:53 Currency and Bank Notes Act of 1914 15:55 United States, the dollar and the GOLD 17:46 August 15th 1971, Nixon and a "temporary suspension" 18:55 What happens during tough times and war to the "golden standard"?20:11 HOW DO Central Banks collaborate with Commercial Banks to solve the money creation problem?22:35 REASONS for "rich" and "poor" and "government" to borrow money24:08 QE - Quantitative Easing and its effects27:52 View of the medium-term future & What do you do about it?29:19 What comes next?31:14 Think REAL not NOMINAL32:32 Understand that no one understands 33:25 Understand your value!35:11 AND..."The Price of Money" by Rob Dix - Book PReviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 9 Book 5Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/45R8LEuGET IT. READ :)#financialliteracy #financialindependence #truthaboutmoney FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

You've probably been told to be grateful for what you have — but that advice isn't just feel-good wisdom. Research shows that intentionally expressing gratitude can actually change how your brain functions, influencing mood, focus, and emotional resilience. This episode begins with what gratitude really does inside your head — and why it's more powerful than it sounds. https://www.thecut.com/2016/01/how-expressing-gratitude-change-your-brain.html There's a basic human need we rarely talk about, yet it quietly shapes how people behave: the need to matter – to feel significant. When people feel seen and valued they tend to thrive. When they don't, the consequences can be serious — for individuals and for society. Jennifer Breheny Wallace joins me to explain why mattering is so essential and how it affects relationships, motivation, and well-being. She's an award-winning journalist and author of Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose (https://amzn.to/4r0ZX6W). Cats are the second most popular pets in the United States — yet many people don't understand the appeal at all. Cats can seem aloof, independent, and uninterested in pleasing us. So why have humans kept cats as companions for thousands of years? And what do cat lovers get from the relationship that others miss? Jerry Moore explains the long, surprising history of cats and why they continue to captivate us. He's a professor emeritus of anthropology at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and author of Cat Tales: A History (https://amzn.to/4sUBPEU). And finally, when you're sick with a cold or the flu, some old-fashioned home remedies actually have science on their side. They may not cure you — but they can make being sick a little less miserable. We wrap up with which remedies help and why they work.https://www.consumerreports.org/health/flu/how-to-beat-a-bad-cold-or-the-flu-a9270666041/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro0:28 - The Redemptive Power of Conversation2:54 - Redefining Trauma in Modern Culture3:17 - Advertisement4:16 - Redefining Trauma (Continued)8:57 - The Partner's Perspective: Getting Unstuck13:36 - Practical Tools: The Three Circles of Self-Care17:10 - The Human Need to Be "Seen"24:13 - Post-Traumatic Growth: A Spiritual Journey29:16 - Processing vs. Resolving Trauma33:37 - Conclusion: Finding Transformation in the Valley To learn more about the Sex, God, & Chaos team, click the link below:www.sexgodchaos.comLooking for help? Book an appointment with LifeWorks Counseling today:www.lifeworks.msYou can purchase your copy of Sex, God, & Chaos here:www.amazon.comLink for our sponsor, Hope Quest:https://hopequestgroup.orgLink for our sponsor, The Samson Society:https://www.samsonsociety.com/

Ten Wild Herbs For Ten Modern Problems by Mary Thibodeau is about facing today's challenges. Its about powerful, medicinal herbs from the wild that can be used to treat ten of the most common diseases in modern times. Foraging for wild plants and medicinal herbs offers a holistic approach to today's symptoms of a world that is out of balance. Herbs from the wild can help relieve ailments, yes, but they also are part of a getting back to nature approach to living in harmony with the earth and our own bodies.Facing Today's Health Challenges With Holistic Herbal Remedies00:00 Intro01:04 Welcome, my name is...02:38 HERBS from the WILD04:17 St. John's Wort For Physical and Emotional Pain07:23 Wild Chamomile For Inflammation and Calming09:05 Saw Palmetto and Vitex His & Hers Hormonal Balancing10:50 Milk Thistle For Toxic Overload12:17 Eyebright For Eye Strain13:35 Melissa (Lemon Balm) For Cold Sores and Herpes Simplex15:22 Boswellia For Asthma16:32 Psyllium For Type 2 Diabetes17:33 Yellow Dock For Skin Problems18:23 Motherwort For Heart Disease21:00 AND..."Ten Wild Herbs For Ten Modern Problems" by Mary Thibodeau - Book PReviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 9 Book 4Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/4akyYxBGET IT. READ :)#plantmedicine #naturalremedy #medicinalherbs FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Marta is joined by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife for a thoughtful exploration of belonging, spirituality, identity, and the deep human longing to feel connected — to ourselves, to each other, and to something larger than us.Together, they reflect on how early faith traditions and family systems shape our sense of meaning, worthiness, and purpose, and how questioning, disillusionment, and curiosity are often essential parts of spiritual and emotional growth.This episode weaves through young adulthood, self-authorship, and values-driven living, offering a grounded reminder that becoming human is not about getting it “right,” but about choosing what is aligned, honest, and rooted in love rather than fear.This is a spacious conversation about yearning, connection, and creating a life shaped by meaning, belonging, and the courage to become.Learn More About Jennifer and Her Work Here!: https://www.finlayson-fife.com/

The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche brings together the ancient wisdom of Tibet with modern research on death and dying and the nature of the universe to provide a magnificent source of sacred inspiration from the heart of the Tibetan tradition. It is an enlightening, inspiring, and comforting manual for life and death. There are few books on the interplay of life and death that might be more comprehensive, practical, and wise.How to prepare for Death?00:00 Intro00:57 Welcome my name is...02:22 "Modern" world's understanding of DEATH03:44 Industrial Society - A Fanatical Religion05:31 Buddhist Approach to LIFE and DEATH - BARDOS07:37 What is our task?09:20 What is CHANGE (in our minds)?10:42 Difficulties and Obstacles11:47 TRUTH and the DRIVING FORFCE behind re-birth13:24 TWO PEOPLE live inside of YOU14:31 To follow the path of WISDOM - NEVER BEEN MORE URGENT15:35 Recognizing WHO IS a true MASTER17:32 Being AWARE of your own FEARS about DYING19:10 Usefulness of the BARDO Teachings22:56 AND..."The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying" by Sogyal Rinpoche - Book PReviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 9 Book 3Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r7Z4K4GET IT. READ :)#lifeafterdeath #preparedness #awarenessFIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

What if the deepest human drive isn't happiness, survival, or even love, but the need to matter? Philosopher and MacArthur Fellow Rebecca Newberger Goldstein joins Michael Shermer to discuss The Mattering Instinct, her argument that the desire to feel significant lies at the core of human behavior. That drive helps explain our greatest achievements, from creativity and moral courage to scientific and artistic excellence. It also helps explain some of our darkest outcomes, including extremism, violence, and ideological fanaticism. Goldstein examines why people will give up comfort, status, and sometimes even their own lives to feel that they matter. She questions why meaning cannot be captured by happiness metrics or self-help formulas, and why the same psychological force can produce saints, scientists, athletes, cult leaders, and terrorists. The conversation moves through free will, entropy, morality without God, fame, narcissism, and the crucial difference between ways of mattering that create order and those that leave damage behind. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein is an award-winning philosopher, writer, and public intellectual. She is the author of ten books of acclaimed fiction and non-fiction, including 36 Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction and Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity. She holds a PhD in philosophy of science from Princeton University and has taught at Yale, Columbia, NYU, Dartmouth, and Harvard. A fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, her work has been supported by the MacArthur "Genius" grant and fellowships from the Guggenheim, Whiting Institute, Radcliffe Institute, and the National Science Foundation. Her new book is The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us.

Journey of Souls by Michael Newton PhD provides us with latest details and most recent groundbreaking discoveries that reveal, for the first time, the mystery of life in the spirit world after death on Earth — proof that our consciousness survives!Case Studies of Life Between Lives00:00 Intro00:53 WELCOME, my name is...02:36 HOW is it possible to reach the SOUL through hypnosis?04:13 What are the similarities of AFTERLIFE RECOLLECTION?05:21 What do the caregivers to the dying say?06:10 What happens to mental and physical "luggage"? 07:31 IMPACT of the soul connecting to the BODY08:05 ORIENTATION and SELF-EVALUATION10:29 Group Placement12:44 What does "Spirit World" actually look like?15:07 ENIGMA of the knowledge of SOULS17:11 Once BIRTH has taken place18:14 The most TROUBLESOME CONCERN - Causality of EVIL19:50 AND..."Journey of Souls" by Michael Newton PhD - Book PReviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 9 Book 2Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/45QrPlYGET IT. READ :)#souljourney #lifeafterdeath #awareness FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

First up, Philosopher and novelist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein argues that the mattering instinct is the hidden engine behind nearly everything we do. Then we hear from rabbi Sharon Brous, author of the 2022 book The Amen Effect. Sponsored By: Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at shopify.com/daily

First Things First by Stephen R. Covey is the gold standard for time management books. Rather than offering you another clock, First Things First provides you with a compass, because where you're headed is more important than how fast you're going. Importance over urgency, compass over a clock, kairos over chronos and effectiveness over efficiency. Evolution of Time Management0:00 Intro01:04 WELCOME, my name is...02:34 There is no Shortcut, there is a PATH03:15 1st GENERATION of 3 Generations of Time Management03:53 2nd GENERATION of 3 Generations of Time Management04:14 3rd GENERATION of 3 Generations of Time Management06:42 Issues with “Time Management” PARADIGMS08:23 CHRONOS vs. KAIROS time09:33 Management vs. Leadership10:55 More then Evolution we need a Revolution12:05 IMPORTANCE vs. URGENCY Paradigm13:55 What PRINCIPLES are NOT14:33 The LAW OF THE FARM (natural vs. social systems)16:23 Space between the Stimulus and Response17:24 POWER of VISION19:21 BALANCE, a True North Principle21:31 AND…"First Things First" by Stephen R. Covey - Book PReviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 9 Book 1Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/44ULfG7GET IT. READ :)#timemanagement #awareness #growth FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

You've probably been told to be grateful for what you have — but that advice isn't just feel-good wisdom. Research shows that intentionally expressing gratitude can actually change how your brain functions, influencing mood, focus, and emotional resilience. This episode begins with what gratitude really does inside your head — and why it's more powerful than it sounds. https://www.thecut.com/2016/01/how-expressing-gratitude-change-your-brain.html There's a basic human need we rarely talk about, yet it quietly shapes how people behave: the need to matter – to feel significant. When people feel seen and valued they tend to thrive. When they don't, the consequences can be serious — for individuals and for society. Jennifer Breheny Wallace joins me to explain why mattering is so essential and how it affects relationships, motivation, and well-being. She's an award-winning journalist and author of Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose. (https://amzn.to/4r0ZX6W). Cats are the second most popular pets in the United States — yet many people don't understand the appeal at all. Cats can seem aloof, independent, and uninterested in pleasing us. So why have humans kept cats as companions for thousands of years? And what do cat lovers get from the relationship that others miss? Jerry Moore explains the long, surprising history of cats and why they continue to captivate us. He's a professor emeritus of anthropology at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and author of Cat Tales: A History (https://amzn.to/4sUBPEU) And finally, when you're sick with a cold or the flu, some old-fashioned home remedies actually have science on their side. They may not cure you — but they can make being sick a little less miserable. We wrap up with which remedies help and why they work. https://www.consumerreports.org/health/truth-about-home-remedies-for-colds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Secret History of America by Manly P. Hall, who believed that America was gifted with a unique purpose to explore and share principles of personal freedom, self-governance, and independent thought, explores the rich destiny, unseen history, and hidden meaning of America. There is a hidden past and unfolding future of the America nation, very different from what you learned about in schools.Classic Writings on Our Nation's Unknown Past and Inner Purpose0:00 Intro0:55 WELCOME! Today we look at…02:02 A Radical Thought Movement04:04 The 3 Americas 06:24 Overwhelming PROOF09:06 FATE of Iroquois League of Peace11:18 Are we supposed to believe that…12:45 The Great Evil of City building13:50 The Iroquois League vs. European “values”15:58 Struggle of the TWO Forces17:39 Adolescent vs. Mature traditions19:41 An Individual MUST REALIZE21:27 As long as you play games with your own mind you…22:47 AND…"The Secret History of America" by Manly P. Hall - Book PReviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 8 Book 52Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/4pgYiJ8GET IT. READ :)#secrethistory #americanhistory #awareness FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

Destressifying by Davidji Book PReview, drawing on decades of experience working with individuals in extreme, high-pressure situations, including business leaders, world-class athletes, members of the military, Special Forces, and those in crisis, davidji will show you how to handle any type of stress that life throws at you. This book will allow you to determine the speed at which life comes at you and guide you to deeper fulfillment, greater empowerment, and true peace of mind.The Real-World Guide to Personal Empowerment, Lasting Fulfillment, and Peace of Mind0:00 Intro01:04 WELCOME! Today we look at...02:15 Destressifying04:03 5 KEYS to living a destressifying life04:57 WHAT IS destressifying (phisical, mental, emotional, relationship AND...)07:21 5 TYPES of stress09:28 There is something called GOOD STRESS10:48 3 KEY ASPECTS of good stress12:19 6 stages of stress - STAGE 112:48 STAGE 213:10 STAGE 313:30 STAGE 413:54 STAGE 514:14 STAGE 615:33 SODA - Stop Observe Detach Awaken17:22 4 WAYS to proceed with a RELATIONSHIP18:52 Connection to something bigger20:57 As you feel the physical signs of STRESS, take action23:05 AND..."Destressifying" by Davidji - Book PReviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 8 Book 51Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3YbG6WoGET IT. READ :)#stressreduction #stressrelief #stressfree FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

Waarin we met een live publiek door de antieke Griekse wereld reizen of zoek naar de oorsprong én de overblijfselen van de zeven wereldwonderen. WIJ ZIJN: Jonas Goossenaerts (inhoud en vertelstem), Filip Vekemans (montage), Benjamin Goyvaerts (inhoud) en Laurent Poschet (inhoud). MET BIJDRAGEN VAN: Laurens Luyten, Warre Borgmans, Fatma Taspinar, Jelle Cleymans, Elisabeth Lucie Baeten, Bart Cannaerts, Leah Thys en Marie Vinck. WIL JE ONS EEN FOOI GEVEN? Fooienpod - Al schenkt u tien cent of tien euro, het duurt tien seconden met een handige QR-code. WIL JE ADVERTEREN IN DEZE PODCAST? Neem dan contact op met adverteren@dagennacht.nl MEER WETEN? Onze geraadpleegde en geciteerde bronnen:Boeken:Hughes, B. (2024). The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Weidenfeld & Nicolson. Londen.Newton, T. & Pullan, R.P. (2011). A History of Discoveries at Halicarnassus, Cnidus and Branchidae. Vol. 2. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge.Romer, J. (1995). The Seven Wonders of the World. A History of Imagination. Henry Holt & Co. New York.Websites (geraadpleegd op 6/12/2025):The 7 Wonders of the World: Ancient and Modern. Scala Archives. https://scalarchives.com/the-7-wonders-of-the-world-ancient-and-modern/What Makes a Wonder? On the Human Need to Map Out Monumental Greatness. Literary Hub. https://lithub.com/what-makes-a-wonder-on-the-human-need-to-map-out-monumental-greatness/ What Were the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World? (List & Video Reconstructions). The Collector. https://www.thecollector.com/7-wonders-ancient-world/7 wonders of the Ancient World. Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/seven-wonders-of-the-ancient-worldWereldwonder: het mausoleum van Halicarnassus. Geschiedenis Magazine. https://geschiedenismagazine.nl/mausoleum-van-halicarnassusPhilo of Byzantium, On the Seven Wonders of the World: an English translation and some notes. Blog Roger Pearce. https://www.roger-pearse.com/weblog/2019/08/23/philo-of-byzantium-on-the-seven-wonders-of-the-world-an-english-translation-and-some-notes/?utm_source=Pharos: The Lighthouse at Alexandria. Penelope UChicago. https://penelope.uchicago.edu/encyclopaedia_romana/greece/paganism/pharos.html#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20Suda%2C%20a,Life%20of%20Pyrrhus%2C%20VII).What Happened to the Lighthouse of Alexandria? Theories & History. The Collector. https://www.thecollector.com/lighthouse-of-alexandria-pharos/Het mausoleum van Halikarnassos. Blog Jona Lendering - Mainzer Beobachter. https://mainzerbeobachter.com/2023/06/02/het-mausoleum-van-halikarnassos/De kolossos van Rhodos. Blog Jona Lendering - Mainzer Beobachter. https://mainzerbeobachter.com/2023/12/07/de-kolossos-van-rhodos/Documentaire:Hughes, B. (2025). The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Channel 5.ERRATUM: De zon schijnt alle dagen, onafhankelijk van de plek waar de zon al dan niet geobserveerd wordt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4/4. Climate Pragmatism and Denial of Renewable Energy Constraints — Terry Anderson (Editor) — Andersonhighlights Bjorn Lomborg's "climate pragmatism" framework, which advocates rational spending prioritizing immediate human needs rather than attempting to arrest climate change through technological transformation. Anderson confirms that genuine market adaptation is actively occurring, citing declining real estate valuations in storm-surge vulnerable areas of Dade County. Anderson asserts that political objectives, including achieving carbon neutrality or total renewable energy dependency, demonstrate "total denial" of the vast and insurmountable physical limitations inherent in current renewable energy technology and infrastructure capacity. 1862

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Most of us are busier, more “optimized,” and more connected than ever - yet somehow feel less alive. Why? And what would it look like to reclaim a deeper, wilder sense of humanness in a world obsessed with control?This week, Oliver Burkeman, bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mere Mortals, returns to explore the paradox at the heart of modern life: the more we chase mastery, certainty, and perfect systems, the more we squeeze out the very aliveness we're craving. From the illusion of control to the quiet courage of letting go, we dig into how to live fully now, not “one day when everything's sorted.”Together we explore:Aliveness vs. optimization: why feeling in control can be the enemy of feeling alive — and how to make room for vitality again.“Letting go” without giving up: Elizabeth Gilbert's reframe you're not losing control; you never had it, only anxiety.Productive discomfort tolerance: sitting with the first five messy minutes, parenting, deep work, reading, and why difficulty isn't a personal failing.Resilience as release: from kintsugi to self-trust, why strength often arrives after the break, and why gripping harder rarely works.Plans that don't kill the work: using structure as a North Star, not a taskmaster, so projects keep their spark.Spontaneity on schedule? The weird trap of “time-boxing serendipity,” and the liberating truth that every moment is a choice.Comparison culture: inside vs. outside, and why someone else's serene grid may mask chaos you can't see.AI, therapy, and the human need to be held in mind: where tools help, and where only a person will do.This is a conversation about refusing to postpone life until after the emails, the crises, or the algorithm say you're done, and choosing to show up, human and imperfect, right now.Love,Sarah Ann

Why is our culture obsessed with sex, race, and Israel? And what do these moral battles have in common? In this episode, we unpack a powerful biblical lens that explains our modern obsession with virtue-signaling and moral outrage. From pride flags to anti-racism campaigns to protests over Gaza, each movement taps into humanity's desperate need to feel good...to be one of the “good guys.” But Scripture reveals that this hunger for moral justification isn't new; it began in the Garden of Eden. Discover how the gospel uniquely answers our craving for moral virtue, without hypocrisy, pride, or destruction. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:43 The Human Need to Be Seen as Good 4:50 Sexual Ethics and the New Morality 8:28 The Bible's Solution: Admitting We're The Baddies 11:49 Racism and the Modern Morality Game 15:13 Antisemitism and the Search for Moral Superiority 19:25 The Gospel as the Only Way Out Subscribe on Substack ➡️ https://jeremypryor.substack.com Follow Jeremy on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeremympryor/ X: https://x.com/jeremympryor --- Welcome to Jeremy Pryor's Podcast, or what I like to call, "Jeremy Pryor Unfiltered." We are excited to bring you seasons of content all the way from Tolkien to Theology, from Business to Family. If you like to contemplate deep philosophical ideas across a wide range of topics, you've come to the right place. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!

SHOW NOTES: On this show…we're exploring something that has always been at the heart of Encouragementology: the simple, powerful, and essential need for connection. Not surface-level chatter or algorithmic affirmations, but real, human-to-human interaction. The kind that looks you in the eye, senses your mood, leans in when you're struggling, and celebrates when you're rising. Have you ever found yourself surrounded by communication but still feeling completely alone? Maybe your phone lights up all day with notifications, you scroll past hundreds of smiling faces and inspirational quotes, and yet… you can't remember the last time you had a meaningful, face-to-face conversation. Or maybe you've poured your heart out to your AI assistant lately, been met with warm, empathetic responses, and then struggled to hold eye contact with a real person at the grocery store. If by then… we're still going into grocery stores. Let me be honest. Encouragementology didn't start because I had a collection of clever phrases I thought belonged on coffee mugs or T-shirts. It started because I deeply, truly believe people need people. Encouragement isn't just a mindset; it's a shared experience. I've led Women Connect, a support group for women helping women find direction. I continue to run Senior Connect, where we create space to combat senior isolation. Because despite all the tools and tech at our fingertips, the greatest impact still happens across the table, not across a screen. We're in a time when AI can be more than a tool; it can be a companion. And that's both exciting and… something worth pausing to think about. When your virtual assistant knows your preferences, mirrors your emotions, supports your every dream…but your real-life partner barely listens, what's that doing to your sense of connection? When the digital feels safer than the physical, how do we stay human? Today, we'll unpack those questions. Not to scare you away from tech or shame you for turning to tools that help, but to remind you of something essential: we were built for connection. Not just convenience. So let's talk about it. CHALLENGE: Step outside the comfort of curated connection this week and make a move toward real, human interaction. Send a message, make a call, show up in person; whatever it looks like, let it be intentional.    I Know YOU Can Do It!  

When the Dogs Stop Saying Hi: The Human Need for Connection and Belonging Patricia (she/her) explores the complexities of community, being perceived, and the challenges of navigating relationships amidst misunderstandings and cancel culture. She shares personal experiences of rupture and repair within her community, reflecting on the emotional impact of feeling excluded and the importance of acknowledging one's behavior in relationships. Patricia also highlights the simultaneous beauty of connections and celebrations, even amidst challenges, emphasizing the need for self-acceptance and understanding in the face of adversity. KEY TAKEAWAYS ·       The emotional toll of being perceived in a way that doesn't match how we see ourselves ·       Owning mistakes and navigating the possibility of repair (even when others might not be open) ·       The pain of being excluded from community events and how rejection sensitivity & OCD can flare ·       Mixed emotions around her birthday — feeling both unseen by some and deeply loved by others ·       The balance between taking accountability and resisting self-abandonment ·       Practices of self-compassion when reassurance doesn't come from others ·       What happens when justice, fragility, and nuance collide in relationships ·       Her growing love of animals, volunteering with horses, and a longing to return to simple joys ·       A behind-the-scenes peek into the Unapologetically AuDHD podcast launch ·       The challenges of time agnosia in friendships and how ND folks can navigate it compassionately ·       Updates on kayaking, paddleboarding, and listening to her nervous system ·       A gentle invitation to ask yourself: Would I want to be in community with people who won't repair? HIGHLIGHTS   ·       The challenge of being perceived differently than how we see ourselves. ·       Rupture and repair are essential components of relationships. ·       Community can provide both support and feelings of exclusion. ·       Setting boundaries is a right everyone has. ·       Cancel culture can complicate personal relationships. ·       Acknowledging one's behavior is crucial for repair. ·       It's important to celebrate connections amidst challenges. ·       Sensitivity is a unique trait that should be embraced. ·       Self-acceptance is key to navigating emotional turmoil. ·       Finding joy in small moments can help during difficult times.      SOUND BITES “Rupture and repair is part of being human. And sometimes repair doesn't happen — but that doesn't mean we stop showing up with integrity.” “My OCD wants reassurance. And sometimes, I just have to sit with that and give it to myself.” “We all have a primal need for belonging. And when that's taken away, it's a wound that goes deep.” "I want to spend time with animals." "It's okay to not be social." "It's okay to feel connected." SENSITIVITY IS NOTHING TO APOLOGIZE FOR; IT'S HOW YOUR BRAIN IS WIRED You are not broken. You were shaped by systems that weren't built for you. You deserve rest, joy, and support exactly as you are.  TOPICS COVERED (please adjust for addition of introduction)  00:00 Navigating Community and Perception 11:44 Rupture and Repair in Relationships 19:20 Celebrating Connections Amidst Challenges 25:44 Embracing Sensitivity and Self-Acceptance PODCAST HOST Patricia Young (she/her) was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it's like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller.  Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile, OCD and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion.  She created the podcasts Unapologetically Sensitive and Unapologetically AuDHD to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren't alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges.  Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you Patricia's website, podcast episodes and more: www.unapologeticallysensitive.com LINKS   To write a review in itunes: click on this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-sensitive/id1440433481?mt=2 select “listen on Apple Podcasts” chose “open in itunes” choose “ratings and reviews” click to rate the number of starts click “write a review” Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Closed/Private Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber Tik Tok--https://www.tiktok.com/@unapologeticallysensitiv Unapologetically AuDHD Podcast-- https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/unapologeticallyaudhd/ e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com  

Send us a textHave you ever felt like your relationship was running on empty, like the emotional gas tank hit “E” and suddenly your partner said, “I need space”? In that moment, everything can feel terrifying. The silence. The distance. The questions you can't stop spinning in your head.But here's the truth: needing space isn't always a sign the relationship is over. More often, it's a survival response, the human need to regroup, refill, and reconnect with ourselves before we can reconnect with anyone else.In this episode of Love Shack Live, we're pulling back the curtain on what “space” really means in relationships. You'll learn:Why requests for space often happen long after the need first appearedHow ignoring our emotional capacity leads to collapse or acting outWhy coping behaviors during separation (from risky choices to pulling away) don't mean love is goneAnd most importantly: how to use this difficult pause as an opportunity for clarity and growthIf you're at a relationship crossroads, navigating conflict, distance, or a partner who says they need time apart, this conversation will help you see space in a whole new way.So here's the question: What if “I need space” isn't the end… but the invitation to a different beginning?Episode Links: They said they needed space. But the real reason isn't what you think.It's not about love fading, it's about missing skills.