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Key Takeaways: • The tiniest sounds can have the biggest effects on your body. • Humming is a built-in tool you can use to soothe your nervous system anytime. • No recording can match the magic of your own voice. • When we sound together, our nervous systems start to resonate as one.Resources: • More from Leona Frantzich • Leona's latest album: Kvinnlig Kraft • More from Katarina Wallentin
Night Listeners- I am so sorry for being MIA for the last two weeks. I have been drowning in commercial and movie work. But we are so back with an all electronics show playing bands from across the state who all dabble in the synth or wire world of instruments. Finally Some Action - "Is This Your Party?" / Is This Your Party? (Keokuk) Zap Tura - "Protector" / Adaptasia (Des Moines) Nightrazor - "Summon the Fire" / Disposable Dusk (Des Moines) Captain Three Leg - "Sky Scatter" / Mouth Star (Ottumwa) A is Jump - "Heard You in the Humming" / 01 EP (Cedar Falls) Tires - "01" / Tires (Des Moines) Chemical Buffet - "Sol Ashes" / Smoking Mirrors (Des Moines) Sexy Cash - "Shapes" (Sioux City) DJ DJ Tanner - "Mouthwash" / Monster (Des Moines) Double Dice - "Hunny" / ism (Des Moines) Contakta - "Moonglow" / Bodyheat (Des Moines) Mr. Softheart - "State Trooper" / Magdalene in Crisis (Cedar Falls) Skyscraper - "Eternity" / Slow to Anger (Des Moines) Voorhees - "Blood" / Blood (Keokuk) Follow Iowa Basement Tapes on: InstagramFollow Kristian Day on: Instagram | Twitter (not doing much with it currently)Iowa Basement Tapes has its own archive of Iowa music. Be sure to check out iowabasementtapes.bandcamp.com and download any of the releases for free. If you would like to contribute any music please send an email to kristianday@gmail.com. BROADCAST SCHEDULEThursdays at 9PM on 98.9FM KFMG - Des MoinesFridays at 7PM on 89.7FM KRUI - Iowa CityWednesdays at 11PM on 90.3FM KWIT - Sioux CityWednesdays at 11PM on 90.7FM KOJI - OkobojiIf you miss the show please subscribe to the broadcast archives: https://apple.co/2MzdH5e
This episode focuses on finding inner peace, achieving emotional balance, and understanding how our internal state ripples outward to affect the people and environment around us.
Darkest Mysteries Online - The Strange and Unusual Podcast 2023
The Humming Chamber Beneath the City's Sealed MapsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dark-mysteries-unsolved-mysteries-forgotten-secrets-unanswered-questions--5684156/support.Darkest Mysteries Online
Topics: Being Humble, Social Tip, History Segment, Jesus Influencer, Politics, Humming, Handwritten Note, The News, Masterclass, Hot Take, Jesus Rest, Breaking Animal News Quotes: "Why do we feel like we have to optimize everything?" "Jesus was just being faithful to what His father had him do day by day. That's not a bad cue for us." "There's a glory to taking on inconvenience for someone else." "I'm still a devoted father." "Jesus knows the truth about people." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us on Facebook!
What if some of the most powerful ways to improve your health didn't require expensive gadgets, complicated routines, or the latest supplement trend? In this rapid-fire solo episode, Darin shares 15 unusual, science-backed habits that can dramatically improve longevity, mobility, brain function, nervous system regulation, digestion, and overall vitality. From dead hangs and deep squats to humming, sunlight, boredom, and chewing your food more thoroughly, each practice is grounded in published research, not internet biohacking hype. These are simple, practical habits you can start today that may have an outsized impact on your health over time. If you're looking for evidence-based ways to optimize your body without spending a fortune, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways. What You'll Learn Why grip strength may be one of the strongest predictors of longevity How deep squats improve mobility and joint health The surprising connection between balance and lifespan Why humming boosts nitric oxide production The science behind mouth taping and nasal breathing How cold water can instantly calm your nervous system Why boredom fuels creativity and brain function The health benefits of intentional silence How awe can reduce inflammation Why soil microbes strengthen your immune system The importance of chewing for nutrient absorption Why sunlight is one of the most powerful daily health tools Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:32 – Sponsor: Tru Niagen 00:02:35 – 15 science-backed health habits you probably aren't doing 00:04:18 – #1 Grip strength and longevity 00:06:40 – #2 The deep squat rest 00:08:16 – #3 Single-leg balance 00:09:36 – #4 Why humming boosts nitric oxide 00:11:01 – #5 Mouth taping and nasal breathing 00:12:41 – #6 Cold water face immersion 00:14:05 – #7 Ice on the back of your neck 00:14:59 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality 00:16:55 – #8 Getting bored on purpose 00:18:34 – #9 Scheduling daily silence 00:20:01 – #10 Chasing awe instead of scrolling 00:21:20 – #11 Why getting your hands dirty boosts immunity 00:23:00 – #12 Chewing your food more thoroughly 00:24:20 – #13 Squatting while using the bathroom 00:25:41 – #14 Get sunlight before your phone 00:26:59 – #15 Sunlight on your skin 00:28:28 – The complete 15-step daily protocol 00:29:05 – Start with one habit today 00:29:26 – Final thoughts and closing message Thank You to Our Sponsors Tru Niagen: Boost NAD+ levels for cellular health and longevity. Get 20% off with code DARINOLIEN20 at truniagen.com. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN for 20% off your order. Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "Better health doesn't always come from doing more—it often comes from returning to the simple things humans have done for thousands of years. Move your body naturally. Breathe through your nose. Spend time in silence. Get into the sun. Touch the earth. Challenge your balance. Strengthen your grip. 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What if a single nerve in your ear could shift you out of fight-or-flight in 10 minutes? Jane Ollis explains why your vagus nerve and HRV may be the most overlooked levers for stress, sleep, and longevity. In this episode of Health Longevity Secrets, Robert Lufkin MD sits down with Jane Ollis — founder and CEO of Sona, medical biochemist with a career across NASA, Oxford, and the NHS — to unpack the science of the vagus nerve, heart rate variability (HRV), and the autonomic nervous system. Jane breaks down why HRV is one of the strongest predictors of all-cause mortality, why a tiny patch of "fish gill pipework" in your outer ear is the key to calm, and how Sona's AI-powered closed-loop vagus nerve stimulator personalizes a 10-minute daily protocol to retrain a nervous system stuck in chronic sympathetic overdrive. CHAPTERS: 00:00 — Introduction 01:01 — Meet Jane Ollis: From NASA and Oxford to Vagus Nerve Science 03:05 — Why Chronic Stress Drives Inflammation, Insulin Resistance and Disease 05:07 — Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic: The Two Arms of Your Autonomic Nervous System 08:09 — The Hidden Benefit of Stress (And Why You Still Need Recovery) 11:13 — Cortisol, Adrenaline and How the Stress Response Actually Works 12:14 — Acetylcholine, Repair Mode and the Parasympathetic Switch 14:19 — Symptoms of Autonomic Imbalance and Sympathetic Overdrive 17:22 — Heart Rate Variability: Why It Predicts All-Cause Mortality 20:27 — HRV, Aging, Blood Pressure and the Baroreceptor Connection 23:29 — Anatomy of the Vagus Nerve: The Body's Communication Superhighway 26:33 — Free Vagus Nerve Hacks: Slow Breathing, Humming and Chanting 28:35 — How Vagus Nerve Stimulation Works (Cervical vs Auricular Branch) 30:37 — From Epilepsy to Depression: 30 Years of Implanted VNS Research 32:40 — Inside Sona: The First AI-Powered Closed-Loop Vagus Nerve Stimulator 35:44 — How to Use Sona: 10-Minute Daily Sleep Ritual and Neuroplasticity Stack 38:46 — Sleep Quality, Deep Sleep and Stroke Rehab: What the VNS Evidence Shows 40:49 — The Future: Personalized VNS for Anxiety, PTSD, Long COVID and Metabolic Disease 42:52 — The Biggest Myth About Stress, Recovery and Resilience 45:00 — Final Takeaway: One Small Action to Calm Your Nervous System Today KEY TAKEAWAYS: Higher heart rate variability (HRV) is one of the strongest non-invasive predictors of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. The parasympathetic nervous system isn't about "switching off" — it switches on repair, digestion, and immune housekeeping via acetylcholine. 80% of vagus nerve fibers carry information from the body to the brain — it's a communication highway, not just an output. The auricular branch of the vagus nerve in the outer ear (cymba conchae) is a 100% afferent vagal pathway. Slow-paced breathing with a long nasal exhale, humming, and chanting are zero-cost vagal activation tools that raise HRV. Closed-loop, AI-personalized vagal stimulation may unlock applications in anxiety, depression, PTSD, long COVID, and metabolic disease. STUDIES & SOURCES: Sammito et al., 2022 — HRV as a predictor of all-cause mortality: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36243195/ Wang et al., 2023 — taVNS in depression meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37230264/ Wu et al., 2018 — taVNS for depression: Frontiers in Psychiatry taVNS for insomnia (PSQI): ⭐ Enjoying the show? Please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — it takes 30 seconds and helps more people discover the science of health and longevity. Thank you!New episodes every other Tuesday. Subscribe so you don't miss one.Continue this conversation on Substack: https://robertlufkinmd.substack.comLies I Taught In Medical School — Free sample chapter: https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/Web: https://www.robertlufkinmd.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/robertlufkinmdX: https://x.com/robertlufkinmdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertlufkinmd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertlufkinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlufkinmd/
What if you could calm your nervous system in under 60 seconds… without apps, supplements, or anything but your own breath and body?
Zach sits down with Frannie and Danny, a married couple and wellness practitioners based in Florida who run an energy center in Palm Beach Gardens and lead workshops rooted in trauma recovery, energy work, and conscious relationship practices. Both come from what Frannie calls "war zones." Danny grew up in Israel with an Egyptian-French mother. Frannie was raised in Canada by Holocaust survivors, kept her Jewish identity secret, and spent decades working through what she describes as inherited PTSD. Their life together, and the tools they use to sustain it, form the backbone of this conversation.What emerges is a vivid picture of what intentional partnership looks like in practice: morning hugs with spoken affirmations customized to each other's tender spots, humming exercises to shift body chemistry in real time, inner child meditations done side by side, and a shared commitment to flooding the end of every day with joy and laughter before sleep. Danny talks candidly about going from hot-headed and heavy to lighter in every sense over the past six months. Frannie traces the roots of that transformation to the willingness to stop fighting your old story and start feeling a new one.The conversation goes deeper when Zach asks about the "woo-woo" question and Frannie's answer grounds all of it: the quantum field, nitric oxide, vagal nerve activation, heart-brain coherence. None of this is fringe anymore. It is the science behind why these practices work. And when she walks through the inner child work she and Danny do together, including forgiving the inner children of parents who caused harm, something clicks about why this couple carries so little weight for people who came from so much pain.Key TakeawaysWars between people, and within relationships, often begin with a war inside the self. Healing starts with learning to love who you are.Affirmations work best when they are personalized to your actual vulnerable spots, not generic positivity scripts.A daily heart-to-heart hug of over a minute creates measurable physiological shifts in the body. It is not sentimental. It is chemical.Humming is an ancient, science-backed tool for stress regulation. Exhaling on the word "home" activates nitric oxide and the vagus nerve throughout the body.Shame is often the hidden block that keeps people from changing their story. It is not about accountability. It is about the fear that if you could have shifted sooner, you wasted time.Inner child work is not just about forgiving yourself. Visualizing your parents as innocent children who only wanted love is one of the most effective ways to release intergenerational resentment.Affirmations require emotional alignment, not just words. The mind and the emotion have to move together, or the words are just noise.Ending your day on purpose: choosing funny, light, joyful content before sleep is a form of nervous system hygiene, not just a preference.Guest InfoFrannie Sheridan Wellness practitioner, performer, storyteller, and workshop facilitator specializing in stress management, inherited trauma recovery, inner child work, and humming-based somatic techniques. Originally from Canada, raised by Holocaust survivors. Decades of international work in healing and performance. Recipient of multiple Mayoral Awards and accolades.Book: I Tried to Be Normal, But It Was Taken (Kindle version now available on Amazon; audiobook coming July via ACX/Amazon) Amazon link: https://a.co/d/03D3L5zR Companion guide: The Post-Traumatic Joy Overload Playbook (32 actionable stress management techniques) Website: franniesheridan.com All social links: linktr.ee/StressBUSTERHumFESTDannyCo-facilitator and Frannie's husband of twenty-plus years. Background in business; grew up in Israel. Co-leads workshops and runs Loving Light Regeneration (lovinglightregeneration.com), a holistic light frequency center in Palm Beach Gardens, with Frannie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The thing to understand about this week is that it's wired to double back on itself. Mars charges into Gemini wanting to move fast, talk fast, win the argument — and the second it lands, the sign it now takes orders from stops dead and starts walking backwards. Same trick on the other end: the Full Moon's landlord is Saturn, currently squatting in Aries, a sign it can't stand and can't pace itself in. So both of the planets screaming ACT are reporting to bosses who are either in reverse or completely out of their depth. Which means every instinct to floor it this week is coming off a faulty dashboard. The whole stretch asks for action and a re-examination of that action in the same breath. Genuinely irritating. Also the entire point.Humming under all the noise is one quiet question that Cancer season, Chiron in Taurus, and this Capricorn Full Moon are all asking at once: how much is actually enough. How hard does the grinding really need to be. What got absorbed in childhood about safety and what it costs — and is that ancient programming still quietly running the budget. That's the soft, tender thing underneath a very loud, very fast week.Key moments of the week:Sunday, June 28: Mars in Taurus sextile Jupiter in Cancer (12:50AM)Sunday, June 28: Mars enters Gemini (3:29PM)Monday, June 29: Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer (1:36PM)Monday, June 29: Full Moon in Capricorn (7:56PM)Tuesday, June 30: Jupiter enters Leo (1:52AM)Wednesday, July 1: Jupiter in Leo square Chiron in Taurus (10:23PM)Thursday, July 2: Mars in Gemini square North Node in Pisces (4:19AM)Saturday, July 4: Mars conjoins Uranus in Gemini (2:07AM)Saturday, July 4: Mars in Gemini sextile Neptune in Aries (8:43PM)Sunday, July 5: Mars in Gemini trine Pluto in Aquarius (9:06AM)To read your, your kids', and your co-parents' daily horoscopes for this week, along with the detailed daily insights throughout the week, and personalized insights for every transit going on right now (plus deep dive parenting guides based on your specific chart and your kids' charts), pop over to the website or either app store:Get started on the websiteiPhone and iPad appsAndroid app
The Sound Healer You Already Are "Even if you have no musical ability, we are all sound healers." Jonathan Goldman, pioneer of sound healing. You are a natural sound healer — and it has been with you since birth. In this episode of Strive Radio, host Fiona sits down with sound healer and integration coach Sabine Sladek to explore how we can reawaken this ancient, built-in medicine. While children instinctively use raw vocalizations, humming, and chanting to process trauma and pain, modern culture slowly teaches us to silence ourselves as we grow up — convincing us our voices have to sound "professional" or "perfect" to count. Sabine shares her own journey of using unpolished, unfiltered sound to move through deep grief, and explains why letting out the "weird" or uncomfortable noises is often the exact key to breaking through stuck energy. In this episode, we explore: Reclaiming the Instinct — looking back at childhood to see how sound has been healing you all along The "Ugly" Sound Miracle — why effective sound healing isn't about making pretty music, but letting out the raw, disjointed tones of where it actually hurts Healing on the Go — simple daily habits like humming in the car, focusing vibration into your hands, or venting into a pillow to release empathic stress and rebalance your system Turn off the electronics, tune into your body, and join the sound. www.barefootenlightenment.com, www.earthtriberadio.com, barefootenlightenment on facebook. Connect with Sabine directly at sabinebcoaching@gmail.com. www.earthtriberadio.comwww.barefootenlightenment.com
Before there was prayer, before there was song, before there was language, there was breath. Across ancient traditions, breath and spirit were understood to be one and the same, revealing air as one of the most intimate ways we experience the sacred.
Immerse yourself in soothing forest humming and calming ambient sounds designed to enhance sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Perfect for deep rest, focus, and stress relief, this natural soundscape helps create a peaceful atmosphere anytime you need calm.
After watching #1 Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, James Cameron-Wilson says he's exhausted by all these fantasy franchises. The effects are impressive but the plot seems redundant and he was extremely bored. Not so with #8 Finding Emily, the best romcom he has seen in quite some time. Produced by the team behind Love Actually and Bridget Jones, it's about a student trying to find a girl he clicked with, only for the search to go badly awry. Humming with great Curtis-esque lines, it has an engaging freshness and feels very real. After a brief mention of Hen, in which a hen observes Greek life, James discusses The Wizard of the Kremlin, starring Paul Dano and Alicia Vikander, about a filmmaker who becomes an adviser to Putin. On various platforms, it has an air of the Europudding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Laughter, Worms, and Sprouts: Cathy Nesbitt on Simple Wellness, Stress Relief, and Sustainable Living | Conversations with a Chiropractor Episode Description In this episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier sits down with Cathy Nesbitt, a Health & Wellness Advocate, environmental innovator, certified laughter yoga teacher, and founder of Cathy's Crawly Composters, Cathy's Sprouters, and Cathy's Laughter Club. Cathy brings a wonderfully unique mix of wisdom, humor, science, and lived experience to a conversation about feeling better, living lighter, and finding simple ways to care for both the body and the planet. Stephanie and Cathy talk about laughter yoga, EFT tapping, stress, morning and evening routines, grounding, sprouts, worm composting, and the idea that wellness does not always have to be complicated. This episode is warm, practical, and unexpectedly moving. Cathy offers simple tools listeners can try, from starting the day with gratitude to using laughter as a way to shift the nervous system. She also shares how worms, sprouts, and laughter became connected parts of her work, each offering a small but meaningful way to live with more energy, joy, and care. For anyone feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stressed, or unsure where to begin, this conversation is a gentle reminder that small daily practices can matter. Sometimes healing starts with a breath, a laugh, a glass of water, a handful of sprouts, or one simple step toward a healthier life. In This Episode, Discover What laughter yoga is, and why it is not about poses, jokes, or comedy Why simulated laughter can still create real physical and emotional benefits How smiling, giggling, breathing, and laughing may help shift the body out of stress Why Cathy calls laughter a form of "complementary magic medicine" How EFT tapping works, and why Cathy uses it for stress, fear, anxiety, and emotional reset Why self-care does not have to take hours to be meaningful Cathy's simple morning routine, including gratitude, water, breath, stretching, and grounding Her evening routine, including foot "spooning," humming, breathwork, and preparing the body for rest How tapping specific points can help people feel more grounded and settled Why Cathy believes laughter is especially important when the world feels heavy The story behind Cathy's Crawly Composters and 24 years of teaching indoor worm composting How red wiggler worms can turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost Why composting connects to soil health, food quality, and caring for the planet What sprouts are, why Cathy loves them, and how they can be grown in small spaces How Cathy ties worms, sprouts, and laughter together as part of a simple, sustainable life Stay Connected & Explore Learn More About Cathy Nesbitt: Cathy Nesbitt / Cathy's Crawly Composters: https://www.cathyscomposters.com/ Cathy's Laughter Club: https://www.cathysclub.com/ Cathy's Sprouters: https://www.cathyssprouters.com/ Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathynesbitt/ Follow Cathy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CathyLaughter Follow Cathy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Cathy-Nesbitt/pfbid02uKdFuMyaqP5iM1mMb23YTEqrBYmYTW6RaL38jGuxGoS1VXKV6sSp7J29hY7c5i62l/ Register for Cathy's Free Online Laughter Club: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtd-6prjsvG90wmlw3tRazNqiTzSG4Qq_s#/registration Connect with Conversations with a Chiropractor: Follow Us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ConversationswithaChiro Follow Dr. Stephanie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wautierwellness Email for show-related inquiries and sponsorships: drstephaniewautier@yahoo.com Want to be a guest on Conversations with a Chiropractor? Send Stephanie Wautier a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/drstephanie Credits Podcast production by Brand|Sound. Start your podcast journey by emailing brandsoundpodcasts@gmail.com. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Conversations with a Chiropractor 00:57 Meet Cathy Nesbitt 02:02 What Is Laughter Yoga? 03:15 Laughing When You Do Not Feel Like Laughing 06:33 Laughter as a Flexible Wellness Practice 08:16 EFT Tapping and Emotional Freedom Technique 12:18 Stress, Self-Care, and Learning to Put Yourself First 15:26 Cathy's Morning Routine for Gratitude and Grounding 18:17 Evening Rituals, Foot Spooning, and Humming 22:44 Simple Tapping Points for Stress and Energy 26:31 Why Laughter Matters When the World Feels Heavy 28:38 Worm Composting and Cathy's Crawly Composters 34:01 How Indoor Worm Composting Works 37:58 Purpose, Passion, and Teaching People About Worms 42:09 Sprouts, Live Food, and Simple Nutrition 50:01 How Worms, Sprouts, and Laughter Came Together 53:49 Cathy's Free Tuesday Laughter Club and Closing Thoughts
Text me your thoughts/questionsHumming is a beautiful tool we can use to calm our hearts & our breath, to regulate our nervous system & soften our minds
When buying a car, color might seem like a purely personal choice. But it turns out that picking a less popular color could actually pay off later in a surprising way—especially when it's time to sell. Source: Westways Magazine Summer 2024 / “Color Considerations” What does it really take to get better at something? Is it just practice—or is there a smarter way to improve? Why do some people seem to make rapid progress while others plateau? Scott Young, writer, podcast host (https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/podcast/), and author of Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery (https://amzn.to/3JOQ60k), breaks down what actually works when it comes to learning and skill-building. In our conversation, he explains the principles that separate effective practice from wasted effort—and how small adjustments can lead to much faster improvement. Tattoos have been around for thousands of years, yet their popularity today seems higher than ever. What draws people to permanently mark their bodies? Do they regret it later—or does the meaning deepen over time? Matt Lodder, senior lecturer in art history at the University of Essex and one of the world's leading experts on tattoo history, takes us inside this fascinating world. He is author of Painted People: 5,000 Years of Tattooed History from Sailors and Socialites to Mummies and Kings (https://amzn.to/4bdVJlb), and in our discussion he explores the cultural, psychological, and historical reasons tattoos continue to hold such strong appeal. Humming might seem like a small, almost unconscious habit—but it can have a surprisingly positive effect on how you feel. And there's more going on behind it than you might think. https://www.rollingstone.com/culture-council/articles/humming-for-self-care-tool-for-leaders-toolboxes-1234956725/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS AQUA TRU: Take the guesswork out of pure, great-tasting water. Head to https://AquaTru.com now and get 20% off your purifier using promo code SYSK. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee or your money back. POCKET HOSE: For a limited time, when you purchase a new Pocket Hose Ballistic, you'll get a FREE 360 degree rotating pocket pivot and a FREE thumb drive nozzle! Just text SYSK to 64000 RULA: This Mental Health Awareness Month, don't just think about your mental health - actually take the step to take care of it. Visit https://Rula.com/sysk to get started. QUINCE: Refresh your everyday with luxury you will actual use! 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 PLANET VISIONARIES : We love the Planet Visionaries podcast! In partnership with The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative. Listen or watch on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you are listening to this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's episode of The Agenda, James McOnie joins Finn Caddie & ACC Head G Lane to discuss the Blackcaps facing Australia in the WTC Final (00:00)!Then, they chat about the Halvves dilemma for the Wahs (04:20), and drop into 'Sports Administration Corner' (12:50)! Plus, they preview the upcoming round of Super Rugby Pacific (14:45)!Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (39:15)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Struggling with chronic pain or a tense, overwhelmed body? Discover how a simple humming practice can calm your nervous system and support natural pain relief. Have you ever noticed yourself humming without even thinking about it… and felt a little better afterward? Join me in this episode to learn more about how humming activates the parasympathetic nervous system, increases nitric oxide, and sends a signal of safety to your body so it can begin to soften, repair, and heal.
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If you've ever felt turned off by pushy sales tactics… If you've tried showing up online but it feels forced, exhausting, or not aligned… This episode is for you. For so long, success in business has been tied to hustle, pressure, and what we now call "bro marketing." But what if you could build a thriving business without pushing, chasing, or burning out? In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Munoz, founder of Soulhaven and the visionary behind the Radiant CEO movement — a new model of feminine leadership rooted in nervous system regulation and sustainable growth — to talk about what it really means to sell with soul, reconnect with your body, and build a business that works for you — not the other way around. After losing her corporate career to burnout, Elizabeth rebuilt her life and business from a regulated baseline rather than urgency, and now teaches female entrepreneurs how to scale without self-abandonment. We dive into feminine embodiment, nervous system regulation, and how your energy, not just your strategy, is what truly attracts clients. Because when you feel safe, grounded, and aligned… You don't have to chase — you become magnetic. In This Episode, We Explore: • What feminine embodiment really means • How disconnection from your body impacts your business • The difference between "bro marketing" and soul-led selling • Why nervous system regulation is essential for success • How to create boundaries in business without guilt • The power of intuition in decision-making • How to rebuild trust with yourself through small actions • Why worthiness is the foundation of visibility and sales • How to shift from chasing clients to attracting them • Simple practices to reconnect with your body and energy A Message I Want You to Hear You were born worthy. You don't have to prove yourself. You don't have to earn your value. You don't have to push to be seen. When you reconnect with your body, your intuition, and your truth — you begin to reclaim your power. And from that place… everything changes. Connect with Elizabeth Munoz Website: https://soulhaven.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mselizabethmunoz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mselizabethmunoz/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/MsElizabethMunoz Free Resource: https://ebook.soulhaven.com/toomuchnotenough What Is Feminine Embodiment? Feminine embodiment is the process of coming back home to your body. It's moving from your head — where overthinking, doubt, and pressure live — into your body, your heart, and your intuition. It's about trusting your inner wisdom, honoring your natural rhythms, and allowing yourself to feel instead of constantly performing. Because when you're disconnected from your body, you're disconnected from your power. From Hustle to Alignment Many women were taught to succeed through: • Hustle • Overworking • Constant proving • Pushing through exhaustion But this approach often leads to burnout and disconnection. True success comes from alignment — not force. When your business supports your life (instead of consuming it), everything feels different. Selling With Soul vs. "Bro Marketing" Pushy sales tactics create pressure, scarcity, and distrust. Soul-led selling feels different. It's rooted in: • Service, not pressure • Connection, not manipulation • Trust, not urgency When you know your value and believe in what you offer, you don't need to convince people. You simply share — and the right people are drawn to you. The Power of the Sacred Pause When something doesn't feel right, your body knows. The key is giving yourself space to listen. A "sacred pause" means stepping away from noise, distraction, and pressure — and sitting with your inner voice. Instead of reacting immediately, you allow clarity to come through. And when clarity comes, you move with confidence. Rebuilding Trust With Yourself So many women struggle with trusting themselves. The solution isn't more information — it's small, consistent action. Start with simple commitments: • A short walk • A small task • A daily practice Each time you follow through, you rebuild trust with your body and your intuition. Worthiness and Visibility If you don't feel worthy, you will struggle to be seen. Visibility isn't just about strategy — it's about belief. When you believe you are enough, you show up differently. You speak differently. You sell differently. You attract differently. Nervous System Regulation in Business Your nervous system plays a huge role in how you show up. If you're constantly in stress or survival mode, everything feels harder. Simple practices can help you regulate: • Deep breathing • Stretching in the morning • Slowing down before calls or content • Humming to activate the vagus nerve When your body feels safe, your energy shifts — and people feel that. From Spotlight to Sunrise Traditional marketing feels like a spotlight — limited and competitive. But feminine energy is more like a sunrise. There is space for everyone to rise. When you embrace your authenticity and support others, you create expansion instead of competition. Final Thoughts You don't need to push harder. You don't need to prove more. You don't need to follow strategies that don't feel aligned. You need to come back to yourself. Because when you are fully embodied, grounded, and aligned — your business becomes an extension of who you are. And that is where true success lives.
Today someone called in asking us and the audience to help identify a song purely on a hum alone. Edited down it turned into a great bit for the show, for the podcast, and for replays. HOWEVER, completely live with no edits like most of the show usually is... was just wayyy too long and chaotic for the everyday episode of our Full Show Podcast. Here you will get the sweepers, pauses, and promotions that happened in the middle of the 7 & 8 O clock hour this morning as this bit entirely took over the show and our other plans. We even left in Minute To Win It that didn't make it onto the Full Show Podcast because she cursed and we had to take her off the line. The beauty of live radio is completely represented in this single near half hour of a full production comedy show. Hear it in its raw entirety here! EXCLUSIVE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us Fan MailIn vocal health and voice rehabilitation, where does the speech language therapist's role end and the singing teacher's role begin?In part 2 of this conversation, Jeremy Fisher and Dr Gillyanne Kayes go deeper into the relationship between the singing teacher and the SLT/SLP, exploring where the overlap is helpful, where boundaries matter, and why referral is sometimes the most professional thing you can do.They unpack some of the practical questions raised while teaching SLTs on a recent course in Northern Ireland, including breath management, phonation, pressure and flow, resonance strategies, vocal identity, and the challenge of helping singers transfer healthy voice function into real speech and singing.This episode also gets into the human side of voice work. What happens when a change in speaking or singing function feels like a change in identity? Why can the right exercise feel completely wrong to a vulnerable singer? And how can both professions work together without overstepping their expertise?You'll also hear some wonderfully odd but effective voice exercises, including pitch-play, negative practice, conversation training therapy, and toothbrush intelligibility work.If you heard part 1, this episode takes the conversation further, into the real-life overlap between professions, and why mutual respect, collaboration and clear boundaries are essential for healthy voice work.In this episode:00:00 Teaching vocal function to SLTs02:01 Breath, phonation, registers, pressure and flow04:32 “That's not me”, identity and singing sound07:45 Registers, chest voice, fluty soprano, and bridging mechanisms09:18 Why a new vocal setup can feel out of tune13:42 Weird exercises that actually work 14:56 Permission slips, silliness, and experimentation16:04 Humming, inner hearing and finding pitch 19:10 Meaning, melody & “Feed the dog”20:13 Starting with real speech, not isolated drills24:37 The toothbrush exercise for intelligibility, jaw release & tongue freedom29:05 What singing teachers can learn from clinical practice31:15 Respect the boundary, keep the collaborationListen if you're a singing teacher, SLT, vocal coach, choir leader, voice trainer or singer who wants a clearer sense of who does what, and why it matters.Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most!
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Joe Marrese talks about how he will always pull one person aside when he’s talking in a group. Joe says his humming along to his driver’s music equates to having a conversation with his driver. Joe and Aaron pick the winner of the Best Wrestling Moves Bracket. All this and much more on the 249th episode of Joe Code! Be sure to subscribe, rate, & review the pod wherever you listen Write Joe an email: joecodepodcast@gmail.com Support Joe Code at www.patreon.com/joecodepocast
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Step into a sanctuary of peace with this guided Reiki journey designed to regulate your nervous system and activate your "Mouth of God" chakra. Using the Bridge of Light and the River of Peace, Colleen Benelli guides you to release collective stress and align with the intense energies of 2026 to find your next step. Companion Link Reiki Discussion: Reiki for the Nervous System & Emotional Regulation Key Insights The Mouth of God Chakra: Located at the occipital bone where the skull meets the neck, this chakra corresponds directly with the vagus nerve. Activating this area with Reiki helps bridge the head, heart, and gut brains, allowing for deeper intuitive perception and physical regulation. Spiritual Filters & Protection: By placing Reiki symbols (CKR, SHK, HSZSN) all around your personal space, you create a "frequency filter." This supports your nervous system by regulating external collective stress and keeping you in your own energetic coherence. Vibrational Healing through Humming: Combining Reiki with vocal toning (humming) stimulates the laryngeal branches of the vagus nerve. This physical vibration, paired with a smile, shifts the body out of fight-or-flight and into a state of rest and clarity. The Field of Opportunities: Once the nervous system is regulated, you enter a state of "Next-Step Clarity." In the Field of Opportunities, you align your human mind with the divine mind to perceive the practical actions needed to move forward with your goals amidst the intense 2026 energy. People Also Ask (FAQ) What is the Mouth of God chakra in Reiki? The Mouth of God chakra, located at the medulla oblongata/occipital area, is a deeply intuitive point where the skull meets the spine. In this journey, we use Reiki to clear this area to support the vagus nerve and enhance the connection between our physical systems and spiritual awareness. How does humming help with emotional regulation? Humming creates a physical vibration that stimulates the vagus nerve. When paired with Reiki, this "vocal toning" helps the body transition from a stressed sympathetic state to a calm parasympathetic state, lowering heart rate and promoting emotional balance. Why should I use a Reiki field of protection? A Reiki field of protection acts as a spiritual filter. It regulates the frequencies of the outside world so they don't overwhelm your inner world, allowing empaths to remain grounded and centered even during times of high collective stress. Connect with Robyn and Colleen Website: ReikiLifestyle.com Podcast: Reiki Lifestyle Podcast Community: Join our next Distance Reiki Share **DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction, which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.
Deep relaxation can be surprisingly hard to find. This gentle breathwork practice is a simple, soothing way to help your body and mind actually settle. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, I'll guide you through Humming Bee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama), a beautifully simple yet profoundly healing practice, paired with a gentle healing light meditation. Humming Bee Breath has been studied for its effects on the nervous system and overall well-being. It can help calm the stress response, support immune function, and ease some of the tension your body has been holding. If you want to relax your nervous system, release built-up tension, or simply have a few minutes of quiet, this is a very gentle way to do that. As the body begins to settle through the breath, the healing light becomes a way of gently supporting and nurturing the areas within you that have been holding the most. It gives your system a felt sense of warmth and care, which can deepen the experience of relaxation in a way that goes beyond just the breath. A gentle, effective practice for deep relaxation, nervous system regulation, and giving your body the kind of rest that actually helps it reset. In this episode: How Humming Bee Breath helps us relax deeply Humming Bee Breath With A Healing Light Meditation Related: more deep relaxation meditations Read more about this gentle breathwork practice here Get on the Priority Waitlist for my Somatic Self-Love Retreat in Costa Rica 2027 so you'll be the first to get access to early bird pricing! https://helloinnerlight.com/retreats Ready to find your center, quiet your mind, and step off the roller coaster of stress and overwhelm? You're invited to join me in Somatic Healing Hub! SHH is a beautiful, deeply supportive online community filled with the structure, support, and somatic practices to help you actually feel better in your body - and create real change in your life. Inside, you'll get ad-free access to the Somatic Healing Meditations podcast! Each week, I guide multiple live somatic healing classes - calming, grounded practices to regulate your nervous system and reconnect with your inner world. There's also monthly group coaching with me, heart-centered workshops, and an extensive library of powerful body-based resources to support your healing journey. Your nervous system. Your emotions. Your healing — lovingly supported. Learn more and enroll now! Connect with Karena: @helloinnerlight on Instagram, and YouTube Find ALL of the amazing Somatic Healing Meditations here Submit a question for the podcast: Your Healing, Your Questions Free mini-course: The Feel it to Heal it Mini-Course Join me on a retreat! https://helloinnerlight.com/retreats Get AD-FREE access to this podcast, plus live classes, workshops, and group coaching in Somatic Healing Hub Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
If you're a spiritual entrepreneur with a big heart who wants to help people but often finds yourself overwhelmed, overworking, or on the edge of burnout, this episode will feel incredibly familiar. Many wellness entrepreneurs start their businesses with a deep calling to serve. But without strong boundaries, sustainable systems, and nervous system regulation, that passion can quickly turn into exhaustion. In this episode, I'm joined by Harmony Slater, a certified mastery coach, breathwork trainer, and one of only twenty women worldwide to hold the highest-level Ashtanga Yoga certification. Harmony has spent over 25 years guiding students across 33 countries through yoga, meditation, energy work, and somatic healing. We talk about why so many spiritual entrepreneurs struggle with burnout, how nervous system dysregulation impacts business decisions, and the simple practices that can help you regulate your energy and grow your business in a way that actually supports your life. If you've ever felt like you're constantly hustling, second-guessing yourself, or stuck in cycles of overwhelm and exhaustion, this episode will give you a new perspective on what sustainable business growth really looks like. In This Episode, We Discuss Why spiritual entrepreneurs often burn out faster than they expect The hidden patterns of undercharging, overgiving, and people-pleasing How nervous system dysregulation affects creativity and productivity The role of trauma and deeper emotional work in entrepreneurship Simple breathwork and embodiment practices to regulate stress How to create boundaries while growing a heart-centered business Why rest and recovery are essential for sustainable success Resources Are you a health coach in need of done-for-you content? Visit yourhealthcoachbiz.com and save 40% using code GO40. Ready to launch your own podcast or need full podcast management services? Learn more here: https://rachelafeldman.com/the-healthy-hustle-podcast-agency/ Connect with Harmony Slater Website: https://harmonyslater.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/harmonyslater TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@harmonyslaterofficial Podcast: Finding Harmony Podcast Free Resources from Harmony Manifestation Activation: Rewire Your Mind & Magnetize Aligned Wealth https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation Free Breathwork Audio: Reduce Overwhelm in 2 Minutes https://harmonyslater.com/morning-breathwork-optin Why Spiritual Entrepreneurs Experience Burnout Spiritual entrepreneurs often enter business because they genuinely want to serve others. But that heart-centered intention can sometimes lead to patterns that make burnout more likely. Many healers, coaches, and wellness professionals struggle with pricing their services, valuing their time, and setting boundaries. Harmony explains that burnout often happens when entrepreneurs build a business where they end up working for the business instead of having the business support their life. Harmony: "You're building a company or business for yourself, but then you are working for your business rather than having your business work for you." The Pattern of Undercharging and Overgiving Many spiritual entrepreneurs have been conditioned to believe their soft skills or healing work are not truly monetizable. As a result, they may undercharge, overdeliver, and try to do everything themselves without support. Harmony describes how these patterns often stem from scarcity beliefs and difficulty valuing their own time and expertise. Harmony: "They're undercharging, overgiving, not really valuing their time, not having great boundaries around their time." When Misalignment Shows Up in Your Nervous System Misalignment doesn't always appear as obvious burnout at first. Instead, it often shows up through nervous system dysregulation. This can look like: Procrastination Overworking Constant overwhelm Fear of visibility Creative blocks Second-guessing decisions Harmony explains that when entrepreneurs stay in these fight-or-flight states too long, burnout becomes inevitable. Harmony: "Nervous system dysregulation often shows up… operating in fight or flight, freeze, or fawn." The Importance of Doing Your Own Inner Work One of the deeper themes in this episode is that burnout often reveals unresolved inner patterns. Many coaches and healers help others process trauma or emotional blocks, but avoid doing the deeper work themselves. Harmony explains that spiritual growth isn't only about love and light — it also requires shadow work and addressing deeper emotional patterns. Harmony: "We want to be the teacher or the healer, but doing our own deeper work is often the uncomfortable part." Simple Ways to Regulate Your Nervous System When you feel overwhelmed or frozen, the key is learning how to bring your body back into a regulated state. Harmony shares several simple techniques that can help regulate your nervous system in the moment: Slow breathing Lengthening the exhale Humming or singing Gentle movement Pausing to feel emotions in the body These practices bring awareness back to the body and help calm the nervous system. Harmony: "Breath is one of the number one keys for regulating your nervous system and bringing you into the present moment." Creating Boundaries as a Spiritual Entrepreneur Boundaries are essential for building a sustainable business. Harmony emphasizes that one of the most important steps is identifying your priorities and scheduling time for yourself before filling your calendar with obligations. Many entrepreneurs prioritize clients, business tasks, and responsibilities while neglecting their own well-being. Harmony: "Schedule yourself first." Rest Is Not Laziness — It's Productive Another important reminder in this episode is that rest is a crucial part of productivity. Sometimes the most effective solution during overwhelm is simply to pause, step away from work, and allow the body to reset. Harmony shares that even a short break or a 20-minute rest can help restore clarity and energy. Harmony: "Resting is productive." Finding Your Own Path as an Entrepreneur One of the most empowering messages from this conversation is that there is no single "correct" routine for success. Many entrepreneurs try to copy the habits, routines, and productivity systems of others, even when those approaches don't actually support their lifestyle or energy. Harmony encourages entrepreneurs to experiment and find what truly works for them. Harmony: "Find your own path and what really works for you." Growing your business does not require constant hustle, exhaustion, or sacrificing your well-being. By learning to regulate your nervous system, creating supportive boundaries, and building a business aligned with your values, you can scale in a way that feels sustainable and fulfilling.
Explore the neuroscience behind musical improvisation—and what it reveals about our natural capacity for creativity.Summary: Creativity may be more natural than we think. Research on musicians and children improvising at the piano suggests that improvisation can quiet the brain's inner critic while engaging networks linked to exploration, play, and reward. In this episode of The Science of Happiness, we look at the neuroscience of improvisation—and what a “beginner's mind” can teach us about opening up creativity in everyday life.How To Do This Practice: Choose a simple starting point: Begin with something familiar—a simple melody, rhythm, phrase, movement, or creative prompt. It could be notes on a keyboard, a beat you tap on the table, a few lines of writing, or even a movement with your body. Change one small thing: Experiment by altering a single element, like the speed, mood, rhythm, or key. Small changes help spark creativity without feeling overwhelming. Let go of judgment: Remind yourself there are no mistakes in improvisation, only possibilities. If something sounds unexpected, treat it as part of the exploration rather than something to fix. Follow your curiosity: Notice what sounds, patterns, or ideas interest you and build on them. Let each moment guide the next instead of planning too far ahead. Treat it like play: Approach improvisation with a playful mindset, the way kids experiment and explore. The goal isn't perfection—it's discovery and enjoyment. Reflect on how it felt: Afterward, take a moment to notice how the experience affected your mood or mindset. Many people find that improvising helps them feel more relaxed, creative, and open. Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.Today's Guests:DR. KAREN CHAN BARRETT is an Assistant Professor with a joint appointment in the Institute for Health & Aging at the UCSF School of Nursing.Learn more about Dr. Karen Chan Barrett here: https://karenchanbarrett.com/Related The Science of Happiness episodes: The Science of Singing Along: https://tinyurl.com/4nbb3v76The Science of Humming: https://tinyurl.com/4esyy6ndHow Music Can Hold and Heal Us: https://tinyurl.com/49svzn4vRelated Happiness Breaks:Music to Inspire Kindness in Kids: https://tinyurl.com/yjk344rdA Humming Technique to Calm Your Nerves: https://tinyurl.com/mr42rzadA Walking Meditation: https://tinyurl.com/mwbsen7aTell us about your experience with this practice. Email us at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or follow on Instagram @HappinessPod.Help us share The Science of Happiness! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and share this link with someone who might like the show: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapTranscription: https://tinyurl.com/hux7v5ma
Sound as medicine. Humming as healing. A return to resonance.Joining me on today's episode is Jo-Anne Suriel, an intuitive energy healer and frequency guide who weaves together sound, spirit, and the living intelligence of nature itself. Jo-Anne's work is deeply shaped by her Dominican-Filipina-American heritage, a lineage that carries rhythm, remembrance, and reverence through every note.Her first recorded album, The Remembering, is a collection of sacred, high-vibrational frequency medicine songs created to help us return to balance, harmony, and our original resonance. In this conversation, we explore how this album came into being, the inspired songs that emerged through her, and the profound yet simple way humming can regulate the nervous system and bring us back into coherence.This is a heart-opening conversation about sound as medicine, the wisdom carried in our bodies, and what happens when we allow ourselves to remember who we truly are.In this conversation, we explore:• How The Remembering was born through inspiration, ancestry, and spirit• Frequency medicine and why sound heals beyond words• The science and soul of humming for nervous system regulation• Cultural remembrance and the wisdom carried through voice and vibration• How simple practices can help you return to balance and inner coherenceABOUT: Jo-Anne Suriel, The Energetic Well, is a compassionate catalyst for transformation. With expertise in the akashic records, reiki, and sound therapy, her grounded approach to healing guides you back to the infinite wellspring of your own inner wisdom. Jo-Anne offers 1-on-1 and group healing sessions virtually and in-person in New York City. She has led corporate wellness workshops for organizations like The Bronx Defenders, Google, and New York City Public Schools, and has facilitated song circles and sound meditations throughout the globe. The Energetic Well's debut LP, The Remembering, has been called a “balm for the current collective overwhelm… with songs that call us back home to ourselves, our bodies, and the earth.” LINKS:Website: https://www.theenergeticwell.com/IG:https://www.instagram.com/theenergeticwellBandcamp:https://theenergeticwell.bandcamp.com/album/the-rememberingAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FPHCWZ67?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_a6VKIe3yOwi5HaBznfu9ZsjacApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-remembering/1836487428 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/29zVUCnPTwMr1A14KimpdU?si=Vc_WPffCSxW_MRO6BP4fcgThank you so much for listening, and thanks to my sponsors.This Episode is brought to you by: • The Sattva Collection - 10% off with code TheConsciousDiva• Birds & Beans Organic Coffee - 10% off with DIVA2025The Conscious Diva Podcast wouldn't be possible without your support! A massive THANK YOU for listening. If you'd like to further support my podcast, you can:• SUBSCRIBE in your favorite podcast player or YouTube.• FOLLOW me @The_Conscious_Diva on Instagram. • BOOK a session with Tatyanna.• SIGN-UP to receive emails at www.tatyannawright.com
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On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp looks at the latest movement in the battle for WBD, as well how the numbers looked around NFL Wild Card weekend and the CFP semifinals. Plus, some chatter on the latest with MLB teams and RSNs and Fanatics getting into the content production business. Then, a conversation with TikTok executive Kat Marquez on how the platform views sports, as well as a talk with the new head of Playfly Media, Nick Cartan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Herm Edwards: These Bears are humming through the NFL full 1214 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:19:26 +0000 7MjB4NZopOJEjCBPGveLXIIdC9Wr0Wvt nfl,chicago bears,sports Spiegel & Holmes Show nfl,chicago bears,sports Herm Edwards: These Bears are humming through the NFL Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?
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12-15 Sportsphone KNBR Hour 1: Dieter Kurtenbach breaks down the Brandon Aiyuk saga, Ricky Pearsall filling his shoes, Ricky's injury, & the Niners team humming on all cylinders vs the TitansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing get you set for the Ravens-Jets game on Sunday, including what could get the offense on the right track, Lamar Jackson's health, threats the Jets pose, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Time to Get Up with a Monday Night masterpiece - Dak and Dallas play their best game of the year - you'll hear one voice say - it could be just the beginning! Meanwhile - the Chiefs in trouble - we'll give you the biggest reason KC is on the outs, it's the last thing you would have ever expected! And - we'll tell you why one matchup Sunday between two terrible teams might be the most interesting game of the entire year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When a young boy finds himself unable to stop singing Jingle Bells no matter how hard he tries, his mother reveals a disturbing explanation for why Christmas carols become so impossibly stuck in people's heads.“Lyrical Velcro” by Fionna Cosgrove Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrorsOther stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaUOther narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness©, 2025Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025#ScaryStoriesForKids #StoriesForKids #KidsStories #HalloweenKids #MicroTerrors #HalloweenStories #WeirdDarkness
In today's episode, Gina discusses the healing and soothing capacity of sound, specifically humming, for your mind, body and brain. The science behind the benefits of humming are discussed. Practical steps for integrating a humming practice into your daily routine are included. Listen in, start to hum and feel more peace and calm today!Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors!https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching linkACPGroupCoaching.comTo learn more, go to:Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership ProgramLearn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership:For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/Here's what's included for $5/month:❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind❤ And more fun surprises along the way!All this in your favorite podcast app!Quote:If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.-Nikola TeslaChapters0:26 Introduction to Humming5:05 Humming in Daily Life6:30 Humming and Chanting Connection8:19 Guided Practice Together11:17 The Simplicity of Humming15:03 Seven-Day Humming Challenge17:00 Closing Thoughts and QuoteSummaryIn this episode, I delve into the art of humming, a practice often overlooked yet profoundly impactful in restoring balance to our mind and body. Humming, that natural sound reminiscent of simpler times, offers a way to engage our nervous system positively. It serves as a tool to activate the vagus nerve, our key player in the parasympathetic nervous system responsible for aiding our body in reaching a state of rest and relaxation. I explain how the vibrations facilitate a calming response, providing a sanctuary of safety for both the mind and body amid the chaos we often experience.We explore the science behind humming, revealing how it lengthens the exhalation phase of our breathing—a crucial element in calming the nervous system. Given the significance of the exhale in the breath cycle, this simple act goes beyond just sound; it becomes a method of releasing tension, slowing the heart rate, and clarifying mental fog. Additionally, I present research from Lund University showing that humming can increase nitric oxide production significantly, creating a cascade of health benefits that enhance circulation, immunity, and overall vitality.As we connect humming with the practice of chanting, I highlight the shared vibrations and intentions that both techniques harness to ground us. We draw parallels between humming and various forms of sound-based healing, emphasizing how these ancient practices resonate with contemporary experiences of anxiety and restlessness. The power of sound to transform our mental state becomes a focal point, reminding us that it's nearly impossible to occupy anxious thoughts while emitting a soothing hum.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.