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Hello to you listening in Victoria, BC, CanadaLand!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and a bit more for a change up) for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.My friend Michelle asked me something that made me stop and think. She said, "You always end Story Prompt Friday with 'Write that story!' But you believe in the music of the spoken word - telling stories out loud - why not say that?Michelle knows me well.Here's the thing about our voices - they carry magic that our fingers can't capture. When you write your story, you're having a conversation with yourself. It's a lovely and necessary place to begin. But when you speak your story out loud, something different happens. Something powerful.Your voice carries the rhythm of your heartbeat. It holds the catch in your throat when you remember something tender. It speeds up when you get excited and slows down when the moment matters most. These aren't just sounds - they're the music of your experience.Think about the last time someone told you a story that made you lean in closer. Was it their words alone? Or was it the way their voice dropped to an intimate whisper? The way they paused right before the surprise? The way their whole face lit up when they got to the good part?When you tell your story out loud, you're not just sharing information. You're sharing yourself. Your voice carries your personality, your emotions, your truth in ways that words on a page simply cannot.Here's what I've learned in thirty years of teaching people to tell their stories: most of us have forgotten how powerful our voices are. We text instead of call. We email instead of visit. We've become quiet.Your story needs your voice. It needs the way you say certain words. It needs your pauses, your emphasis, your breath. These aren't extras - they're essential story ingredients.When you stand up and tell your story, you're claiming space in the world. You're saying, "This happened. This matters. I matter." That's not just storytelling - that's courage.And here's the magical surprise: when you tell your story out loud, you hear it differently than when you write it. You discover new meanings. You find the parts that will move your listeners. You learn which moments need more time and which ones can move faster.Your voice teaches you about your own story.Your stories are waiting for the full power of your voice. They're waiting for the music of the spoken word only you can make.So yes, write your stories. But don't stop there. Find someone to tell them to, a loved one, an animal companion, even to yourself as you're walking outside or working in your garden. That's where I practice! What's important is that you have a story to share.Give others that gift. Give yourself that gift. If you need a hand up I can help. Email me at info@quartermoonstoryarts.net to arrange for a no obligation Discovery Call or reach out to me ("Wyzga on Words") on Substack. I'd love the opportunity to work with you!  Story Prompt: Starting now, tell your story out loud!You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Communication & Story Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

Yolanda 101... It took a lot of years to finally come to the conclusion that I am Worthy enough -- that I Matter enough to adopt a set of Requirements--Standards. Come on in, let's talk about it! Did you know...? Yolanda is an award-winning author with over 15 written works? Including magazine articles, writing collabs, andnovels? Are you looking for some Great Reads? Novels & Novellas with Dramatic storylines full of surprising & shocking Twists & Turns? If so, jump into Yolanda's Books! Book of the Month! My Husband Chose the Homewrecker Over Me! Now What?! by Yolanda Randolph & Roshonda N. BlackmonFind it here! https://www.amazon.com/Husband-Chose-Homewrecker-Over-What/dp/1734385383/ref=sr_1_2?

In this reflective New Year's message, Pastor Dave Nelson guides us through four essential phrases—Thank You, Goodbye, I Matter, and Please—that can help us close one year and step into the next with purpose and faith. Through gratitude, grief, affirmation, and prayer, this sermon encourages listeners to embrace God's presence in every season of life. Join us as we reflect, reset, and invite God to lead us into the year ahead.

The Wood Buffalo Food Bank is holding their annual Syncrude Food Drive this weekend. The advocacy group Don't I Matter is calling for more supports for students from the province in the midst of the CUPE strike. Lastly, Wood Buffalo RCMP joins the show to talk about impaired driving ahead of the holiday season.

Transform your self-talk for more self-acceptance and self-confidence with "I am Worthy and Enough." The sister episode to this one is Episode 509 I Am Enough Playlist https://AffirmationPod.com/IAmEnoughPlaylist Affirmation Pod is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/AFFIRMATION and get on your way to being your best self. Get 10% OFF your first month at BetterHelp.com/Affirmation SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT One way to support Affirmation Pod is to treat yourself using special discount codes from our amazing sponsors! Check them out at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors Want more episodes like this one? Episode 480 Countering Perfectionism https://AffirmationPod.com/CounteringPerfectionism Episode 451 You are Enough https://AffirmationPod.com/YouAreEnough Episode 418 I am Still Enough https://AffirmationPod.com/StillEnough Episode 405 I Matter https://AffirmationPod.com/IMatter Episode 358 It Is Enough https://AffirmationPod.com/ItIsEnough Episode 340 Feeling Inadequate https://AffirmationPod.com/FeelingInadequate Episode 275 Being Too Hard On Yourself https://AffirmationPod.com/TooHardOnYourself Episode 269 I Really Am Enough https://AffirmationPod.com/ReallyAmEnough Episode 148 I Am Enough https://AffirmationPod.com/IAmEnough HERE'S WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING

Apologize where you should and not when you shouldn't with "Apologizing for Everything." The sister episode to this one is Episode 182 Accepting Compliments and Positive Statements https://AffirmationPod.com/AcceptingCompliments Affirmation Pod is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/AFFIRMATION and get on your way to being your best self. Get 10% OFF your first month at BetterHelp.com/Affirmation SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT One way to support Affirmation Pod is to treat yourself using special discount codes from our amazing sponsors! Check them out at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors WANT MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS ONE? Episode 480 Countering Perfectionism https://AffirmationPod.com/CounteringPerfectionism Episode 451 You are Enough https://AffirmationPod.com/YouAreEnough Episode 441 Emotional Boundaries https://AffirmationPod.com/EmotionalBoundaries Episode 420 Being Around Someone You Don't Like and Disagree With https://AffirmationPod.com/DontLikeAndDisagree Episode ​​419 I am Listening to My Needs https://AffirmationPod.com/MyNeeds Episode 409 I have a Right to Privacy https://AffirmationPod.com/RightToPrivacy Episode 405 I Matter https://AffirmationPod.com/IMatter Episode 358 It Is Enough https://AffirmationPod.com/ItIsEnough Episode 351 Energetic Boundaries https://AffirmationPod.com/EnergeticBoundaries Episode 312 Self-Boundaries https://AffirmationPod.com/SelfBoundaries Episode 275 Being Too Hard On Yourself https://AffirmationPod.com/TooHardOnYourself Episode 148 I Am Enough https://AffirmationPod.com/IAmEnough HERE'S WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING

Matt Emerzian is on a mission to change the world by helping us all recognize and embrace the fact that: I Matter, YOU Matter, WE Matter. Matt has dedicated his life and his non-profit, Every Monday Matters, to sharing powerful mantras and tools to help us all find our meaning, live fully… and to change the world! His books and keynotes have been utilized by the largest organizations and school systems across the US; and he has influenced individuals and companies around the world. Matt's message is truly world changing… now we just need to do the work.

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with the longtime keyboardist of the Steve Miller Band, JOSEPH WOOTEN! In this conversation, we talk about how Joseph got started in the music industry, how he joined the Steve Miller Band, what it was like working with the legendary Sonny Charles, and also his memories of longtime bandmate Norton Buffalo, who sadly passed away in 2009. We also discuss the book Joseph published, which is a collection of sayings, observations, and wisdom that he has come up with over the years, and how that has evolved into his mantra of “I Matter! You Matter!”. Steve Miller Band tour dates: https://www.stevemillerband.com/tour/#/ The Wooten Brothers tour dates: https://www.thewootenbrothers.com/tour-1 I Matter, You Matter non-profit organization: https://imatteryoumatter.com/ Joseph's website: https://josephwooten.com/ Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with the longtime keyboardist of the Steve Miller Band, JOSEPH WOOTEN! In this conversation, we talk about how Joseph got started in the music industry, how he joined the Steve Miller Band, what it was like working with the legendary Sonny Charles, and also his memories of longtime bandmate Norton Buffalo, who sadly passed away in 2009. We also discuss the book Joseph published, which is a collection of sayings, observations, and wisdom that he has come up with over the years, and how that has evolved into his mantra of “I Matter! You Matter!”. Steve Miller Band tour dates: https://www.stevemillerband.com/tour/#/ The Wooten Brothers tour dates: https://www.thewootenbrothers.com/tour-1 I Matter, You Matter non-profit organization: https://imatteryoumatter.com/ Joseph's website: https://josephwooten.com/ Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With keynote speaker, author, and co-founder of iMatter Bob Shenefelt, we explore the transformative concept of "Slow Down to Speed Up," emphasizing the importance of mindful and intentional living in a fast-paced world. Join us on this exciting new episode of the Dugout CEO!TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:The Power of Self-Reflection: The importance of self-reflection and how it can lead to personal growth and a positive mindsetCommitment to Personal Time: The commitment to making time for oneself, creating rituals, routines, and habits to foster personal developmentWeekly Tool - Take Five Check-In: The Take Five Check-In is discussed as a weekly tool involving asking oneself questions, reflecting on thoughts, and sharing them with a team or support groupDaily Tool - iMatter 331: The iMatter 331 is introduced as a morning meditation, taking about 10 minutes for self-reflection and setting the focus on three impactful actions for the dayThe Power of Three: The effectiveness of sharing the self-reflection tools, like the iMatter 331, with two other individuals, forming a group or "I Matter Tribe" to create accountability and supportConnect with Bob Shenefelt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-shenefelt/https://www.imatter.com/Join our Free Newsletter:Friday Focus Newsletter: Receive actional tips to remove yourself from the daily grind of your business.www.CaseyCavell.comFollow Casey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseycavell/

Welcome to Pause & Affirm! This quick hit of inspiration is meant to remind you of your greatness, inner light, and peace! TAKE A MOMENT TO RELAX AND ALLOW THESE WORDS TO SETTLE IN YOUR MIND, HEART, AND SOUL. Affirming with me:   I accept responsibility for my well-being. I am open to new ways and opportunities to love myself and my life. I chose to focus on the flow around me as I release the constant need to know how my story unfolds. In doing so, I am committed to seeing the good, being the good, feeling the good, and showing up as the limitless woman I am. Today is the day I claim my unstoppable nature! My thoughts matter. My voice matters. My story matters. I MATTER! I will never again forget that I deserve to take up space, be seen, and live in the wonder that is the whole of me. I am unstoppable! Amen. Love this pause and affirm and want to keep the inspiration and conversation going? Join over 25 K members on Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, and now Clapper who are engaging in their own life revolution daily. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Also, please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Sign up for the Get Your Life Together, Girl Insider Email here! Also, don't forget to check out my new course on Insight Timer! Nearly 600 people are activately taking the course right now! Affirmations: How to Use Your Brain Chemistry to Unlock Your Greatest Desire Still looking for more? Visit: www.getyourlifetogethergirl.com and the Get Your Life Together, Girl personal development blog. Join THE GET YOUR LIFE TOGETHER, GIRL COMMUNITY.

We are starting off 2024 with a bang! In this week's episode we are interviewing Senator Dafna Michealson Jenet, a foremost leader in our state for mental health advocacy. In this interview, we dive into the catalyst of Senator Jenet's journey to universal access to mental health support, which started in a place different to what some may think. After experiencing a traumatic event when her then 9 year old son attempted suicide, Senator Jenet knew there needed to be change, and is now working to ensure mental health help for all. Mental health crisis hotline: 988 Access free therapy: https://imattercolorado.org Connect with us: Website: https://weare-youth.org/ Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @weare_youthorg Instagram: We Are @weare_youthorg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weare-podcast/message

Join us as David Valentine continues his sermon series "God Stories." Today's message is "I Matter to God." Enjoy!

Bob Shenefelt of Imatter.com shares his journey to rediscover success and find fulfillment as an entrepreneur. Learn how chasing money and prestige left Bob unfulfilled and how gaining clarity on his motivations, strengths, and vision enabled him to create a life of purpose.Bob offers practical tips for entrepreneurs and visionaries to avoid burnout and build businesses that align with what matters through practices like identifying your "why," crafting a written vision statement and joining a peer community. Tune in to gain insight into redefining entrepreneurial success and living your vision.What You'll Learn:The Power of Why, What, and HowWhy Entrepreneurial Freedom Doesn't Lead to Entrepreneurial FreedomWhy People Are Afraid of Creating a VisionDoctor Doug Brackman, Author of DrivenThe Daily Tool 3:3:1 at IMatterImpostor Syndrome of ProductivityHow to Apply the Visionary ForumWhy It's Lonely to Be a Part of the VisionaryOvercoming the Impostor SyndromeConnect with Bob Shenefelt:Website LinkedIn BookThe Visionary ForumResources:Connect with IanDownload a Tackle Box!Supercharge your marketing and grow your business with video case stories today!Book a Discovery Call Today with Our ExpertsSubscribe to the YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coach Bob is best known as the Visionary's Visionary.  He is a #1 Best Selling Author of Unscatter the Chatter:  Elevate Your Mind, Expand Your iMpact as well as an entrepreneurial leader, coach and dad.  He knows first-hand how important it is for the integrator and Visionary to work together and the need to create successful leadership teams. His first company was named the 26th fastest growing privately-held company in Inc. Magazine. Throughout his career, Bob has owned mail distribution companies as well as a life coaching business where implementing EOS proved to be a key component of his business success.  He became an EOS implementer to coach other entrepreneurs on how to have success with less stress. He also coaches people through his iMatter process to help them Realize What Matters Most, Clarify Who They Are, and Follow Their North Star. What matters most to Coach Bob is to Live, Laugh and Love. His Great Gift is identifying opportunities for growth, simplifying, connecting, and inspiring action towards a greater future today.   His North Star is to elevate the entrepreneurial spirit through self-mastery and connection using the disciplines of iMatter and EOS. Bob has been a member of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) for the past 22 years and is the past Detroit Chapter President of the EO Board of Directors, in addition to being past Regional Forum Director.  Bob also served as Detroit Chapter President of the Young Entrepreneurs' Organization (YEO). Bob is happily married and lives in Birmingham, Michigan with his beautiful wife and two awesome children Grace and Nick as well as his cool dog Brady. #leducentertainment #spaghettionthewall #podcast #author #podcastseries #entrepreneur #director

Have you allowed the enemy to steal something from you and silence you at a young age. You have been muted for so long that you have started to bleed on people. Tap in for this discussion.Support the showCheck Out Our Website:

Change comes when you seek out opportunities. Isabella Hanson is the founder of "I Matter" which is an international poetry and art competition. For more information about the "I Matter" competition, visit: http://www.nationalyouthfoundation.org/i-matter/.

Arizona GOP moving variety of conspiracy-fueled voter suppression bills | Bill authorizing universal youth mental health screenings at school is moving in Colorado legislature | New Colorado GOP chair is a fringe character, prominent conservatives announce they're leaving the Party | VP Harris announces Biden Administration disbursement of $200 million in wildfire preparedness and mitigation funds | Billy Idol in DenverSong playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels. No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it: ARIZONA MIRROR:Conspiracy theories still dominate Arizona Senate Elections CommitteeBY: JOE DUHOWNIK/COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE - MARCH 21, 2023 4:18 PMNearly a month after Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes released documents further disproving claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, Senate Republicans continue to make the same claims in the election committee.The most recent tantrum came during testimony regarding HB2415, which would remove people from the active early voting mailing list if they go a full year without participating in an election. Republicans said it's a way to declutter the list.Opponents argued that the bill would only disenfranchise voters, as many only vote in presidential elections every four years, and could be removed from the mail ballot list without knowing it.“Conspiracy theories” also came up again later in the committee meeting, this time in regard to HB2591, which would prohibit voters from using ballot drop boxes outside the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and would require that drop boxes be inside or attached to county buildings and be under 24/7 video surveillance. Bill sponsor Gail Griffin, a Republican state representative from Tucson, said she's seen video of “people with boxes coming and dumping ballots,” though she maintained that “2,000 Mules” - a propaganda film about imagined “ballot mules” stuffing ballots in the 2020 election. The fantasy about ballot mules is a cornerstone of the bigger fantasy that Joe Biden stole the 2020 election, even though he won by 3 full percentage points and 7 million votes.Democrats said restricting the times when voters can drop off ballots will make it harder for some to cast their vote. Republicans' only response was that those folks would need to use one of the less accessible options that remain if they want to vote. Cool. The Republican-dominated committee supported five more measures they say will increase election integrity. Republican state Representative Austin Smith sponsored HB2552 to preemptively prohibit ranked choice voting in Arizona. A companion bill already passed through the Senate in February.Jodi Liggett, a lobbyist representing the Arizona League of Women Voters, said more than 60% of Arizona voters support ranked choice voting, which is used in Maine, Alaska, and multiple cities like New York and San Francisco.“There should be no reason to preemptively silence the voice of your own constituents,” she told the committee.The committee ended with discussion on HB2613, which would require that all vote recording tabulation machines be 100% sourced from and built in the U.S. in response to fantasies about foreign tampering of voting machines in the 2020 election - where Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden by 3 full percentage points and 7 million legally cast votes. Jen Marson, representing the Arizona Association of Counties, said the machines used now are already manufactured in the U.S., but some parts, like plastics and electronics, are sourced from other countries.The bill's GOP sponsor said he doesn't know that U.S. companies have the capacity to completely home-grow the voting machines, but “if there is a need, I do believe that the American engineering mindset would step up.”For my part - I'll just say his point makes absolutely no sense.This article was first published by Courthouse News Service and is republished under their terms of use.UCLA HEALTHSuicide rate highest among teens and young adultsMarch 15, 2022By Sandy CohenNote: This article was updated Feb. 23, 2023.Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people age 15 to 24 in the U.S. Nearly 20% of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide and 9% have made an attempt to take their lives, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.Recent weeks have brought heartbreaking examples of this trend, including the March 1 death of Stanford soccer captain Katie Meyer, 22; and Ohio State football player Harry Miller's revelations that he attempted suicide, shared his struggles with his coach and got help. Miller announced his medical retirement from football on March 10 in a Twitter post that's been shared more than 10,000 times.“This is not an issue reserved for the far and away,” wrote Miller. “It is in our homes. It is in our conversations. It is in the people we love.”Carl Fleisher, MD, who specializes in adolescent and child psychiatry at Boston Child Study Center in Los Angeles said “Teenagers and young adults have had rising rates of suicide compared to 10 or 15 years ago, Young people are particularly vulnerable to suicide. The things that make them vulnerable are where they stand socially and where they stand developmentally.”Developmentally, their judgment and decision-making abilities are still coming online. The prefrontal cortex — the brain's executive control center — doesn't fully develop until one's mid-20s.That makes young people more impulsive "They're not going to weigh risks and consequences in quite the same way older folks will.”Socially, teens and young adults don't have the same connections older adults do. Someone who is married, has a long-term partner or has children or grandchildren is in a different place socially than someone who is just coming into their own, living with roommates or alone.The isolation of the pandemic exacerbated social disconnection even more.So it's good to hear that a bill that would make it easier… Colorado Newsline article followsCOLORADO NEWSLINE:BY: SARA WILSON - MARCH 20, 2023 2:54 PM…  for schools to provide mental health assessments, and connect students to therapy, passed the Colorado House of Representatives on Monday.House Bill 23-1003 would allow public schools to participate in a voluntary mental health screening program for sixth through twelfth graders and refer them to treatment if needed, primarily through the state's existing free youth therapy program, called I Matter.Bill sponsor Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet, a Commerce City Democrat, said she was motivated to run the legislation after alarming statistics from the Colorado Healthy Kids Survey that showed nearly 40% of Colorado youth reported feeling depressed for at least two straight weeks.“That's a pretty significant indicator for severe depression,” she said. “I wanted to come up with a way for kids to learn about therapy and access to therapy through screenings in school. We have the I Matter program, so we have somewhere kids can go for help.”In a post-pandemic environment in which Children's Hospital Colorado declared a state of emergency for youth mental health, Michaelson Jenet said screening can be a powerful preventative tool for students under profound pressures.Parents could opt their child out of the assessment, but students 12 years and older would be able to participate even if their parents don't want them to.Under the program, if the provider finds that a student could benefit from treatment, their parents will be notified and given information about the I Matter program, which has provided free therapy services to over 5,500 Colorado youth since it launched in October 2021.If the assessment provider finds that a student is in crisis — at-risk for attempting suicide, physical self-harm or harming others, for example — the school would follow its crisis response protocol.The Colorado Health Institute endorsed the concept of universal mental health screenings in schools in a report published earlier this month.The report authors wrote “Schools are uniquely positioned to help address this (mental health) crisis by meeting youth where they already spend most of their day. Screening all students for social and emotional needs strengthens prevention, detection, and early intervention.”Organizations including the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Research Council, the Institute of Medicine, the Healthy Schools Campaign, Mental Health America also recommend screening all students.Republicans in the House opposed the bill on the grounds that a program where students could participate even if parents opt out violates parental rights. Most of the floor debate centered on whether 12 years old is too young for students to decide whether to undergo a mental health assessment. Existing Colorado law allows minors 12 years and older to seek therapy without their parent or guardian's consent.Democrats hold healthy majorities in both the House and Senate this session.The legislation now heads to the Senate, where it is sponsored by Democratic Sen. Lisa Cutter of Littleton.COLORADO SUN: and on the other side of the aisle: The new chair of Colorado's GOP says people concerned he will end all hope of Republicans winning here, should “relax”.Jesse Paul and Sandra Fish3:20 AM MDT on Mar 16, 2023Dave Williams' election as Colorado GOP chair has prompted prominent Republicans to announce they are leaving the party and heightened the possibility that unaffiliated Coloradans, who make up nearly half of the state's electorate, could be shut out of the GOP's future primaries.Mandy Connell, a conservative talk radio host, tweeted her exit from the GOP on Saturday just after the election denier and former state representative was chosen to lead Republicans for the next two years.Connell told The Colorado Sun, “I hoped the Republican Party could move beyond Donald Trump and looking backwards at the 2020 election. With the election of Dave Williams for the Colorado chairmanship, it is apparent that they are not ready to do that. And I am.”The GOP has steadily lost registered voters in Colorado over the past two decades, a slide that accelerated after Trump took office. The share of registered Republicans declined to 24.2% in January from 31.1% in January 2016. There are no statewide elected Republicans, and the party is in a big minority in the legislature and in the congressional delegation following a disappointing 2022 election cycle that only saw the GOP lose more political power.Some in the party fear Williams, who beat six other chair candidates, may lead to further decline. Dick Wadhams, who was Colorado GOP chair from 2007 to 2011 and now works as a Republican political consultant, worries the “party will have no credibility” if Williams pursues the agenda he campaigned for chair on.Williams says his detractors should “relax.”“I can understand why some people are concerned, especially because of the fearmongering of Dick Wadhams,” Williams said. “But the truth is I'm only here to go attack Democrats, and if they can't get behind that then I'm not sure what else is going to unite us.”Williams, who vowed to be a “wartime” leader of the Colorado GOP, was a divisive figure during his time in the state legislature - and last year he lost a primary challenge to Republican Congressman Doug Lamborn by just shy of 20 points.Williams was elected chair by the Colorado GOP's state central committee, which is made up of about 400 people. During the event Saturday in Loveland, Williams focused his message on defending Donald Trump and preventing unaffiliated voters from participating in GOP primary elections, something Colorado voters approved in 2016. Ari Armstrong, a columnist for Complete Colorado, tweeted that he is leaving the party. “Colorado GOP leaders have made abundantly clear that theirs is the party of conspiracy mongering and petty bigotry,” he said. “The state party is not serious about winning elections or helping to guide policy. Enough.”Denver Post columnist Krista Kafer also hinted on Twitter at a switch: “I think I'll be doing the same (as) Mandy Connell. When I rejoined the party I had hoped it was changing. It is in other states but not here. The lunatic fringe is ascendant.” and speaking of the lunatic fringeCOLORADO NEWSLINE:Feds to send nearly $200 million to help communities prepare for wildfiresBY: JACOB FISCHLER - MARCH 21, 2023 4:30 AM     Vice President Kamala Harris and other administration officials said Monday that the Biden administration will send $197 million from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law to help communities prepare for wildfires this summer.The funding represents the first round of a new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant program authorized under the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that President Joe Biden signed in 2021. Grants in the first year of the program would be available for more than 100 projects in 22 states, according to a White House fact sheet.The funding is meant to help communities prepare for wildfires, which Harris said was preferable to responding to fires already wreaking havoc.“The best time to fight a fire is before it starts,” she said on a Monday call with reporters.The funding announced Monday can be used to write or update wildfire preparedness plans or on other mitigation efforts, such as clearing highly flammable brush.Among the largest grants was a $9.9 million disbursement to the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District in eastern Oregon to clear hazardous fuels from evacuation routes on county roads.The New Mexico nonprofit Cimarron Watershed Alliance also received $8 million to create defensible space around homes and fuel breaks designed to stop a fire's spread.Archuleta County, Colorado, will receive $1.1 million to remove hazardous fuels over 600 wooded acres.Gila County AZ will receive $341,000 for evacuation planning and clearing flammable brush around buildings Communities in Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, Wiscons, North Carolina and Georgia will also receive grants.A full list of grants announced Monday is available here.The Vice President said the remaining roughly $800 million will be released over the next four years.Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said “This is an initial round of funding - a critical down payment.”The Forest Service, which is part of the Agriculture Department, judged grant applications on three criteria: communities that have experienced a severe disaster, are at high risk of a wildfire and are low income. All grants announced Monday met at least two of the three criteria and most met all three, he said.Wildfires have become more destructive in recent decades for a variety of reasons, including hotter and drier weather because of climate change, as well as increased development in areas at high risk of fire.CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: You might know him from the movie “Big” - it's Billy Idol! Mission Ballroom in Denver on Tuesday April 4th at 8pm - that's election night and that's also a kickass venue to see rock and roll giant like Billy. Information at billyidol.net - and don't use .com because there is no redirect.Welp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from the Arizona Mirror, Colorado Newsline, Courthouse News Service, UCLA Health, Colorado Sun, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.

Arizona GOP moving variety of conspiracy-fueled voter suppression bills | Bill authorizing universal youth mental health screenings at school is moving in Colorado legislature | New Colorado GOP chair is a fringe character, prominent conservatives announce they're leaving the Party | VP Harris announces Biden Administration disbursement of $200 million in wildfire preparedness and mitigation funds | Billy Idol in DenverSong playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels. No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it: ARIZONA MIRROR:Conspiracy theories still dominate Arizona Senate Elections CommitteeBY: JOE DUHOWNIK/COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE - MARCH 21, 2023 4:18 PMNearly a month after Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes released documents further disproving claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, Senate Republicans continue to make the same claims in the election committee.The most recent tantrum came during testimony regarding HB2415, which would remove people from the active early voting mailing list if they go a full year without participating in an election. Republicans said it's a way to declutter the list.Opponents argued that the bill would only disenfranchise voters, as many only vote in presidential elections every four years, and could be removed from the mail ballot list without knowing it.“Conspiracy theories” also came up again later in the committee meeting, this time in regard to HB2591, which would prohibit voters from using ballot drop boxes outside the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and would require that drop boxes be inside or attached to county buildings and be under 24/7 video surveillance. Bill sponsor Gail Griffin, a Republican state representative from Tucson, said she's seen video of “people with boxes coming and dumping ballots,” though she maintained that “2,000 Mules” - a propaganda film about imagined “ballot mules” stuffing ballots in the 2020 election. The fantasy about ballot mules is a cornerstone of the bigger fantasy that Joe Biden stole the 2020 election, even though he won by 3 full percentage points and 7 million votes.Democrats said restricting the times when voters can drop off ballots will make it harder for some to cast their vote. Republicans' only response was that those folks would need to use one of the less accessible options that remain if they want to vote. Cool. The Republican-dominated committee supported five more measures they say will increase election integrity. Republican state Representative Austin Smith sponsored HB2552 to preemptively prohibit ranked choice voting in Arizona. A companion bill already passed through the Senate in February.Jodi Liggett, a lobbyist representing the Arizona League of Women Voters, said more than 60% of Arizona voters support ranked choice voting, which is used in Maine, Alaska, and multiple cities like New York and San Francisco.“There should be no reason to preemptively silence the voice of your own constituents,” she told the committee.The committee ended with discussion on HB2613, which would require that all vote recording tabulation machines be 100% sourced from and built in the U.S. in response to fantasies about foreign tampering of voting machines in the 2020 election - where Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden by 3 full percentage points and 7 million legally cast votes. Jen Marson, representing the Arizona Association of Counties, said the machines used now are already manufactured in the U.S., but some parts, like plastics and electronics, are sourced from other countries.The bill's GOP sponsor said he doesn't know that U.S. companies have the capacity to completely home-grow the voting machines, but “if there is a need, I do believe that the American engineering mindset would step up.”For my part - I'll just say his point makes absolutely no sense.This article was first published by Courthouse News Service and is republished under their terms of use.UCLA HEALTHSuicide rate highest among teens and young adultsMarch 15, 2022By Sandy CohenNote: This article was updated Feb. 23, 2023.Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people age 15 to 24 in the U.S. Nearly 20% of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide and 9% have made an attempt to take their lives, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.Recent weeks have brought heartbreaking examples of this trend, including the March 1 death of Stanford soccer captain Katie Meyer, 22; and Ohio State football player Harry Miller's revelations that he attempted suicide, shared his struggles with his coach and got help. Miller announced his medical retirement from football on March 10 in a Twitter post that's been shared more than 10,000 times.“This is not an issue reserved for the far and away,” wrote Miller. “It is in our homes. It is in our conversations. It is in the people we love.”Carl Fleisher, MD, who specializes in adolescent and child psychiatry at Boston Child Study Center in Los Angeles said “Teenagers and young adults have had rising rates of suicide compared to 10 or 15 years ago, Young people are particularly vulnerable to suicide. The things that make them vulnerable are where they stand socially and where they stand developmentally.”Developmentally, their judgment and decision-making abilities are still coming online. The prefrontal cortex — the brain's executive control center — doesn't fully develop until one's mid-20s.That makes young people more impulsive "They're not going to weigh risks and consequences in quite the same way older folks will.”Socially, teens and young adults don't have the same connections older adults do. Someone who is married, has a long-term partner or has children or grandchildren is in a different place socially than someone who is just coming into their own, living with roommates or alone.The isolation of the pandemic exacerbated social disconnection even more.So it's good to hear that a bill that would make it easier… Colorado Newsline article followsCOLORADO NEWSLINE:BY: SARA WILSON - MARCH 20, 2023 2:54 PM…  for schools to provide mental health assessments, and connect students to therapy, passed the Colorado House of Representatives on Monday.House Bill 23-1003 would allow public schools to participate in a voluntary mental health screening program for sixth through twelfth graders and refer them to treatment if needed, primarily through the state's existing free youth therapy program, called I Matter.Bill sponsor Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet, a Commerce City Democrat, said she was motivated to run the legislation after alarming statistics from the Colorado Healthy Kids Survey that showed nearly 40% of Colorado youth reported feeling depressed for at least two straight weeks.“That's a pretty significant indicator for severe depression,” she said. “I wanted to come up with a way for kids to learn about therapy and access to therapy through screenings in school. We have the I Matter program, so we have somewhere kids can go for help.”In a post-pandemic environment in which Children's Hospital Colorado declared a state of emergency for youth mental health, Michaelson Jenet said screening can be a powerful preventative tool for students under profound pressures.Parents could opt their child out of the assessment, but students 12 years and older would be able to participate even if their parents don't want them to.Under the program, if the provider finds that a student could benefit from treatment, their parents will be notified and given information about the I Matter program, which has provided free therapy services to over 5,500 Colorado youth since it launched in October 2021.If the assessment provider finds that a student is in crisis — at-risk for attempting suicide, physical self-harm or harming others, for example — the school would follow its crisis response protocol.The Colorado Health Institute endorsed the concept of universal mental health screenings in schools in a report published earlier this month.The report authors wrote “Schools are uniquely positioned to help address this (mental health) crisis by meeting youth where they already spend most of their day. Screening all students for social and emotional needs strengthens prevention, detection, and early intervention.”Organizations including the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Research Council, the Institute of Medicine, the Healthy Schools Campaign, Mental Health America also recommend screening all students.Republicans in the House opposed the bill on the grounds that a program where students could participate even if parents opt out violates parental rights. Most of the floor debate centered on whether 12 years old is too young for students to decide whether to undergo a mental health assessment. Existing Colorado law allows minors 12 years and older to seek therapy without their parent or guardian's consent.Democrats hold healthy majorities in both the House and Senate this session.The legislation now heads to the Senate, where it is sponsored by Democratic Sen. Lisa Cutter of Littleton.COLORADO SUN: and on the other side of the aisle: The new chair of Colorado's GOP says people concerned he will end all hope of Republicans winning here, should “relax”.Jesse Paul and Sandra Fish3:20 AM MDT on Mar 16, 2023Dave Williams' election as Colorado GOP chair has prompted prominent Republicans to announce they are leaving the party and heightened the possibility that unaffiliated Coloradans, who make up nearly half of the state's electorate, could be shut out of the GOP's future primaries.Mandy Connell, a conservative talk radio host, tweeted her exit from the GOP on Saturday just after the election denier and former state representative was chosen to lead Republicans for the next two years.Connell told The Colorado Sun, “I hoped the Republican Party could move beyond Donald Trump and looking backwards at the 2020 election. With the election of Dave Williams for the Colorado chairmanship, it is apparent that they are not ready to do that. And I am.”The GOP has steadily lost registered voters in Colorado over the past two decades, a slide that accelerated after Trump took office. The share of registered Republicans declined to 24.2% in January from 31.1% in January 2016. There are no statewide elected Republicans, and the party is in a big minority in the legislature and in the congressional delegation following a disappointing 2022 election cycle that only saw the GOP lose more political power.Some in the party fear Williams, who beat six other chair candidates, may lead to further decline. Dick Wadhams, who was Colorado GOP chair from 2007 to 2011 and now works as a Republican political consultant, worries the “party will have no credibility” if Williams pursues the agenda he campaigned for chair on.Williams says his detractors should “relax.”“I can understand why some people are concerned, especially because of the fearmongering of Dick Wadhams,” Williams said. “But the truth is I'm only here to go attack Democrats, and if they can't get behind that then I'm not sure what else is going to unite us.”Williams, who vowed to be a “wartime” leader of the Colorado GOP, was a divisive figure during his time in the state legislature - and last year he lost a primary challenge to Republican Congressman Doug Lamborn by just shy of 20 points.Williams was elected chair by the Colorado GOP's state central committee, which is made up of about 400 people. During the event Saturday in Loveland, Williams focused his message on defending Donald Trump and preventing unaffiliated voters from participating in GOP primary elections, something Colorado voters approved in 2016. Ari Armstrong, a columnist for Complete Colorado, tweeted that he is leaving the party. “Colorado GOP leaders have made abundantly clear that theirs is the party of conspiracy mongering and petty bigotry,” he said. “The state party is not serious about winning elections or helping to guide policy. Enough.”Denver Post columnist Krista Kafer also hinted on Twitter at a switch: “I think I'll be doing the same (as) Mandy Connell. When I rejoined the party I had hoped it was changing. It is in other states but not here. The lunatic fringe is ascendant.” and speaking of the lunatic fringeCOLORADO NEWSLINE:Feds to send nearly $200 million to help communities prepare for wildfiresBY: JACOB FISCHLER - MARCH 21, 2023 4:30 AM     Vice President Kamala Harris and other administration officials said Monday that the Biden administration will send $197 million from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law to help communities prepare for wildfires this summer.The funding represents the first round of a new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant program authorized under the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that President Joe Biden signed in 2021. Grants in the first year of the program would be available for more than 100 projects in 22 states, according to a White House fact sheet.The funding is meant to help communities prepare for wildfires, which Harris said was preferable to responding to fires already wreaking havoc.“The best time to fight a fire is before it starts,” she said on a Monday call with reporters.The funding announced Monday can be used to write or update wildfire preparedness plans or on other mitigation efforts, such as clearing highly flammable brush.Among the largest grants was a $9.9 million disbursement to the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District in eastern Oregon to clear hazardous fuels from evacuation routes on county roads.The New Mexico nonprofit Cimarron Watershed Alliance also received $8 million to create defensible space around homes and fuel breaks designed to stop a fire's spread.Archuleta County, Colorado, will receive $1.1 million to remove hazardous fuels over 600 wooded acres.Gila County AZ will receive $341,000 for evacuation planning and clearing flammable brush around buildings Communities in Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, Wiscons, North Carolina and Georgia will also receive grants.A full list of grants announced Monday is available here.The Vice President said the remaining roughly $800 million will be released over the next four years.Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said “This is an initial round of funding - a critical down payment.”The Forest Service, which is part of the Agriculture Department, judged grant applications on three criteria: communities that have experienced a severe disaster, are at high risk of a wildfire and are low income. All grants announced Monday met at least two of the three criteria and most met all three, he said.Wildfires have become more destructive in recent decades for a variety of reasons, including hotter and drier weather because of climate change, as well as increased development in areas at high risk of fire.CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: You might know him from the movie “Big” - it's Billy Idol! Mission Ballroom in Denver on Tuesday April 4th at 8pm - that's election night and that's also a kickass venue to see rock and roll giant like Billy. Information at billyidol.net - and don't use .com because there is no redirect.Welp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from the Arizona Mirror, Colorado Newsline, Courthouse News Service, UCLA Health, Colorado Sun, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.

Embrace yourself on a deeper level with "You are Enough." The sister episode to this one is Episode 148 I Am Enough https://AffirmationPod.com/IAmEnough Are you going through changes that have you stressed out? Let me guide you through the emotions and challenges of change with my 6 part audio series called UPLIFT! In UPLIFT, I help you work through the feelings that can overwhelm you when you are going through change. Every session comes with words to uplift you and a worksheet to bring it all together for what works for the situation you're in. Get started today by going to AffirmationPod.com/UPLIFT SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors WANT MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS ONE? Episode 418 I am Still Enough https://AffirmationPod.com/StillEnough Episode 405 I Matter https://AffirmationPod.com/IMatter Episode 358 It Is Enough https://AffirmationPod.com/ItIsEnough Episode 340 Feeling Inadequate https://AffirmationPod.com/FeelingInadequate Episode 275 Being Too Hard On Yourself https://AffirmationPod.com/TooHardOnYourself Episode 269 I Really Am Enough https://AffirmationPod.com/ReallyAmEnough Episode 148 I Am Enough https://AffirmationPod.com/IAmEnough LOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!!

On episode 81 of Outside The Studio: 'I can"t get my mind to stop during meditation!' Well you shouldn"t, you would die! Tessa and Madhur-Nain Webster explore what chanting and mantras are, where they came from, and the benefits. They also touch on therapy topics such as marriage counseling and what to do when your partner doesn"t feel comfortable starting that journey. Madhur-Nain is a family and relationship therapist who encourages yogic philosophy and meditation as tools to assist self-reflection and self-correction. She produces meditation audio tracks and is the author of The Stressless Brain. Timestamps(00:00) Who is Madhur-Nain Webster? (02:30) Blending marriage counseling with yogic traditions (05:00) New age and how do we honor that today (10:05) 'I can"t meditate, I can"t get my mind to stop' (14:30) How to make the habit stick (19:10) Chanting and Mantras (25:35) Sanskrit and other languages (29:10) What should my mantra be? (30:55) The Stressless Brain (34:30) Marriage counseling (38:15) Relationship deal breakers (48:00) Communication (53:00) What would you tell your younger self Key Takeaways 1. How we think is how we feel, how we feel is how we behave; they"re connected! Studies show that a simple three minutes of meditation lowers blood pressure. If you find it difficult to begin meditation, create space between your thoughts and improve the quality of them. To make it a habit, remember that starting small and short is the ultimate key. Breathing keeps you alive, meditation keeps you sane. 2. While some may find them “weird” or “funny” to do, the pulse-like rhythm of chanting and mantras are for grounding ourselves and activate the vagus nerve. Chanting in a foreign language, such as Sanskrit or Latin may be helpful rather than your mother tongue, as your brain slows as it isn"t thinking about the meaning of the words; you"ll be feeling the power of the rhythm instead. To get comfortable with it, first listen, then mouth the words, whisper along, and then finally build up to chanting on your own. 3. Counseling and therapy, either individually or as a couple, will interest some, but not all. If there is resistance in a relationship on going to therapy, even if just the one person goes, it will affect the dynamic. That one person will begin to behave, think, and feel different after therapy, which will influence their partner. Someone will eventually need to shape up or leave. Remember to ask yourself what are the deal breakers in your relationship. Special OpportunityFierce Intimacy by Terry Real: https://terryreal.com/product/fierce-intimacy/ Use Code: BDAY to get Madhur-Nain"s new meditation audio, I Matter for free! Connect with Madhur-Nain Webster Website: https://www.madhurnain.com/ Madhur-Nain"s book The Stressless Brain: https://www.madhurnain.com/books/the-stressless-brainPodcast: https://podcastconnection.org/madhur-nain-webster/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madhurnain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madhurnainwebster/ Connect with Tessa Tovar Website: https://tessatovar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBenedicktus

This week we had the opportunity to speak with Dreunna Holland, Founder of IMatter and Co-Owner of Dynamic Xplosion Cheer. We had a chance to chat about the importance of knowing your mental status when you are pursuing your purpose. Please be sure to follow her on all social media platforms: @Dreunna Holland Make sure to follow us: @yourenotdoneyetpod and @itsandreabee! We will see you next week, podcast everywhere you get your podcasts!

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We are closing in on the 100th Episode Celebration. Today's conversation is about a woman finding her was back to herself.  Margaret Chideme is an author, poet, content creator and a blogger. She has a blog called Maggie's Diary where she pours out her thoughts and memories about her life. She is an author of the book called First Thirty which is a collection of a woman's poems about love and lust, pain and abuse, womanhood, divorce, searching and rediscovery. She has worked with Lafarge Cement Company to bring awareness to the plight of the girl child as part of a top 20 in a poetry slam. She has also performed at the Prevalentine Love Shouldn't Hurt Dinner which brought awareness to domestic violence. She has also taken part in the Mwala campaign with Word Smash Poetry in solidarity with the Woman's Human Rights Defenders in partnership with IMATTER. An anthology was published after that called Mwala, poems by Women Human Rights Defenders where her poem Silent Cries is featured. She has also performed her poem The Rain Dance in the SADC Human Rights and Poetry 2021 Virtual Festival in partnership with Accountability Lab to also bring awareness to human rights. She is seen as a feminist by many but she defines herself as a woman passionate about encouraging self love, truth and humanity. Connect with Margaret: FB, Twitter, Tiktok : Margaret Chideme FB: Margaret Chideme the Author Blog : maggiesdiary.com   REBIRTH course, Level Up your Personal Brand: https://africanawoman.gumroad.com/l/AWVNetwork   KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose   LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Email: africanawoman@gmail.com    Website: https://www.africanawoman.com/    REBIRTH course, Level Up your Personal Brand: https://africanawoman.gumroad.com/l/AWVNetwork   100th Episode Live Recording: Guest RSVP: click here Sponsor Form: click here   Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/                     https://www.instagram.com/africanawoman/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfricanaWoman_    Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://africanawoman.gumroad.com/l/AWVNetwork   Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/blog

We are closing in on the 100th Episode Celebration. Today's conversation is about a woman finding her was back to herself.  Margaret Chideme is an author, poet, content creator and a blogger. She has a blog called Maggie's Diary where she pours out her thoughts and memories about her life. She is an author of the book called First Thirty which is a collection of a woman's poems about love and lust, pain and abuse, womanhood, divorce, searching and rediscovery. She has worked with Lafarge Cement Company to bring awareness to the plight of the girl child as part of a top 20 in a poetry slam. She has also performed at the Prevalentine Love Shouldn't Hurt Dinner which brought awareness to domestic violence. She has also taken part in the Mwala campaign with Word Smash Poetry in solidarity with the Woman's Human Rights Defenders in partnership with IMATTER. An anthology was published after that called Mwala, poems by Women Human Rights Defenders where her poem Silent Cries is featured. She has also performed her poem The Rain Dance in the SADC Human Rights and Poetry 2021 Virtual Festival in partnership with Accountability Lab to also bring awareness to human rights. She is seen as a feminist by many but she defines herself as a woman passionate about encouraging self love, truth and humanity. Connect with Margaret: FB, Twitter, Tiktok : Margaret Chideme FB: Margaret Chideme the Author Blog : maggiesdiary.com   REBIRTH course, Level Up your Personal Brand: https://africanawoman.gumroad.com/l/AWVNetwork   KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose   LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395 Email: africanawoman@gmail.com    Website: https://www.africanawoman.com/    REBIRTH course, Level Up your Personal Brand: https://africanawoman.gumroad.com/l/AWVNetwork   100th Episode Live Recording: Guest RSVP: click here Sponsor Form: click here   Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/  https://www.instagram.com/africanawoman/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfricanaWoman_    Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://africanawoman.gumroad.com/l/AWVNetwork   Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/blog

Here's my mix of the best new uplifting trance releases from the past month. Free download. Enjoy! X | 1  | All My Love (LostLegend Bootleg)  | /  | London Grammar | 2  | False Dawn (Extended Mix)  | /  | Alex Wright | 3  | Don't Stop Me From Falling (Craig Connelly Extended Remix)  | /  | Sunlounger, Susie Ledge | 4  | Life on Mars (Peter Steele Extended Remix)  | /  | DJ Wag | 5  | Freedom (Extended Mix)  | /  | Roger Shah, Omar Vinyl | 6  | Runaway (Extended Mix)  | /  | Elle Mariachi, Paul Clark | 7  | Do It All Again (Extended Mix)  | /  | Bogdan Vix, Claudiu Adam, Ava Silver | 8  | Halcyon (Extended Mix)  | /  | Exouler | 9  | Viridian (Extended Mix)  | /  | Alan Morris, Adrian Morton | 10  | The View (Extended Mix)  | /  | Deirdre McLaughlin, Storm State | 11  | The Future (U7FutureTrance)  | /  | Victoriya, Andy Jornee | 12  | SHINE Ibiza Anthem 2022 (Extended)  | /  | Aly & Fila, Paul van Dyk | 13  | Space Signal (Extended Mix)  | /  | Brandt Hoff | 14  | Equinox (Extended Mix)  | /  | Vapour Trail | 15  | Castles In The Sky (Jak Aggas Rework)  | /  | Ian Van Dahl | 16  | Universe (Extended Dub)  | /  | Meggy M, Atti Master, PUNK JUNGLE | 17  | I Matter to You (XiJaro & Pitch Extended Remix)  | /  | Susana, Richard Durand | 18  | Sorry feat. Sarah de Warren (Extended Mix)  | /  | Simon Patterson, Sarah De Warren |   | 90mins  | /  | 140bpm

If you're swimming in the things you didn't do right, listen to "I Am Still Enough". The sister episode to this one is Episode 269 I Really Am Enough https://AffirmationPod.com/ReallyAmEnough SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors WANT MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS ONE? Episode 405 I Matter https://AffirmationPod.com/IMatter Episode 340 Feeling Inadequate https://AffirmationPod.com/FeelingInadequate Episode 275 Being Too Hard On Yourself https://AffirmationPod.com/TooHardOnYourself Episode 148 I Am Enough https://AffirmationPod.com/IAmEnough REVIEWS

In our latest episode, Matt welcomes two incredible guests: Kristie Clayton, Integrator at iMatter and the Visionary Forum, and Melissa Bushman, VP of Operations at AltruVista. Kristie’s experience in banking and credit unions led her to wealth management where she found her true passion – leading teams and developing people to their full potential. Melissa brings a history of project management consulting, sports and entertainment, and non-profits to her current role at AltruVista. In this episode, Matt, Kristie, and Melissa discuss their role as an “integrator” and the impact it has on their firms. Other topics of discussion include: How each guest was introduced to the EOS system and how they have implemented it in their roles Kristie’s creation of FIM (Female Integrator Mastermind) developing from a desire to foster a community of likeminded individuals The difference between “Chief Operations Officer” and “Chief Operating Officer” How each guest gets everything done in their busy schedules Training and career paths for operations roles We hope you enjoy, share, and subscribe! You can listen and subscribe on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Sign up here to be notified of new practice management content added to our blog on a regular basis.

In our latest episode, Matt welcomes two incredible guests: Kristie Clayton, Integrator at iMatter and the Visionary Forum, and Melissa Bushman, VP of Operations at AltruVista. Kristie’s experience in banking and credit unions led her to wealth management where she found her true passion – leading teams and developing people to their full potential. Melissa brings a history of project management consulting, sports and entertainment, and non-profits to her current role at AltruVista. In this episode, Matt, Kristie, and Melissa discuss their role as an “integrator” and the impact it has on their firms. Other topics of discussion include: How each guest was introduced to the EOS system and how they have implemented it in their roles Kristie’s creation of FIM (Female Integrator Mastermind) developing from a desire to foster a community of likeminded individuals The difference between “Chief Operations Officer” and “Chief Operating Officer” How each guest gets everything done in their busy schedules Training and career paths for operations roles We hope you enjoy, share, and subscribe! You can listen and subscribe on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Sign up here to be notified of new practice management content added to our blog on a regular basis.

1. Dignity: Why do I Matter?. Series: Big Questions. Type: Sermon

‘Everybody wants good for themselves, but the good ones are those who want good for others'. Inspired by her father's ethos, Imrana Niazi joined Palfrey Big Local and quickly became a powerful leader within her community – delivering innovative youth violence and victim support programmes across Walsall. You can find out more about the iMatter programme here: https://twitter.com/imatterwalsall

Abigail Dillen is the President of Earthjustice. For half a century, EarthJustice has provided top-tier legal representation in cases aimed at protecting our environment and people's health. In this episode, Abbie takes us back to the beginning of her career, when she began to recognize the reality of climate change. Abbie also talks about the ways our laws impact our environment and tells us why she believes the youth hold the key to achieving climate justice. To learn more about EarthJustice head on over to earthjustice.org -- Learn more about the programs at Riley's Way Foundation: rileysway.org To learn more about Isabella Hanson's ‘I Matter' poetry and art competition head on to nationalyouthfoundation.org -- Vote for Finding Humanity, an original podcast from Humanity Lab Foundation and Hueman Group Media, at this year's Webby Awards: official link Voting closes on April 21st and we need your support to win! ____ Love our podcast? Please subscribe and share it with friends! Do us a HUGE favor — rate and leave us a review here. Sign up to our newsletter 'How To Human': www.huemangroupmedia.com/newsletter If you're changing the world through your brand and would like to advertise or sponsor our podcast, please email us at contact@huemangroupmedia.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelyhueman/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sincerelyhueman/support

Episode 127-I Matter to God Have you ever thought you didn't matter to the people who mattered the most to you? I felt that way about my mother for a long time. When I felt I didn't matter to her it affected how I felt about accepting the comfort of the Holy Spirit.  This happens to us when we don't feel the love of a mother or we feel distant from our mothers because one of their jobs is to comfort us. Since that is also the job of the Holy Spirit we don't how how to accept comfort from Him either. The truth is found throughout scripture though. I matter to God. You matter to God. Every single person in this world, no matter who they are, matters to God. We all do.   Overcomers Academy link: https://Teresashieldsparker.com/overcomers

'sup divine dolls + divine sirs, (thumbnail coming soon, by saturday night) message starts at 5:45 minutes!! so, this is the FIRST oracle message to kick off the celebration for women's month!!! Women are reminded: I MATTER!!! Let's keep this as the crowing message for the month of march! There was soooo much magic embodied in Goddess Atete, wouldn't you agree! Multiplication, Overflow, Queen of Cups...and yet...she is described as...a warrior!? hmmm!!! Perfect example of resting in her power...resting in her femininity. It is my intention that this will help enlighten areas where you may have felt you didn't matter. Be blessed my beloveds~ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/musingsofadivinefeminine/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musingsofadivinefeminine/support

In this episode, we talk about how to:Get curious about what you desire, and follow your curiosity like breadcrumbsAsk yourself: what is holding me back from doing what I want to do?Question your thoughts; interrupt the process; rewireWhy feminine energy is so revolutionary and why honoring ourselves is not "woo-woo"Your new motto; "I Matter." Start where you are and take small steps. Melissa Bauknight is a life and business coach, the founder of The Ripple Connection, and a top leader with Beautycounter. She's committed to helping women come alive on purpose and in purpose while nurturing their WHOLE selves. Melissa spent 15 years working as an award-winning sales rep predominantly in medical device sales. But becoming a new mom and attempting to “do it all” completely rocked her world. So she made a change. A big change. Melissa retired from her corporate career and finally learned how to embrace her feminine energy.Now she is deeply passionate about creating an aligned life and business by her own design with ease and flow and guiding other powerhouse solopreneurs to do the same.Where to find her:https://www.therippleconnection.comhttps://www.facebook.com/therippleconnectionhttps://www.instagram.com/therippleconnection/

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1. At Long Last - Daniel Kandi, New Even Extended Mix. 2. Burn Bright - Mart Boshouwers,Jons van Elderen.  3. Fallin - Ann Clue, Giorgia Angiuli & SQU4RE Remix. 4. Hot Foot - Fabrication.  5. Imagine - Julie Dvir Extended Mix. 6. Take Me Away - Omnia Extended Mix. 7. Give Light - Aurosonic,Katie Marne Progressive Mix. 8. Earthshine - KhoMha Extended Mix. 9. Drawn to You - Somna, Tasadi Extended Remix. 10. Awakening - Jardin Extended Mix. 11. Almost Home - Justine Suissa Above & Beyond Club Mix. 12. Ultraviolet - Far Out, Leonard A Extended Mix. 13. Onyx - Aurosonic, Sarah Lynn Extended Mix. 14. I Would Do Anything - Tasadi, Sarah de Warren Extended Mix 15. Sun & Moon - Above & Beyond, Richard Bedford, ilan Bluestone Extended Mix. 16. My Enemy - Super8 & Tab,Julie Thompson, gardenstate Extended Mix. 17. Your Heart - Mha Iri Original Mix. 18. Prince of Persia - Norni Extended Mix. 19. Worlds Collide - Memory Loss Extended Mix. 20. First Contact - Sam Laxton Extended Mix. 21. Brighter - Alexander Popov,Novan,Aimoon,Brandon Mignacca Extended Remix. 22. Wishful Thinking - Paul van Dyk, Kolonie PvD Club Mix. 23. Letting Me Go - Sneijder,Cate Kanell, Stargazers Extended Mix. 24. Don't Go Away - LR Uplift Extended Mix. 25. I Matter to You - Richard Durand,Susana Extended Mix. 26. Herald - Solarstone, Corin Bayley Extended Remix. 27. No Comment -Sali, BiXX Yes I Did Extended RemiXX. 28. Outset Theme - Will Rees Extended Mix. 29. Cerberus - David Forbes Extended Mix 30. Out Of The Blue - System F Original 1999 Extended Mix.  

Latest Heaven's Industry Trance Radio Mix from Dan Hume Some New Releases from Paul Denton, David Forbes & Allen Watts Please follow me for fortnightly Heaven's Industry Shows. Track Of the Mix: GDL (Yoshi & Razner Extended Remix)Allen Watts www.facebook.com/djdanhume www.facebook.com/HeavensIndustry 00:09 Colour feat. That Girl (Extended Mix) - Maarten De Jong, That Girl 04:54 I Matter to You (Extended Mix) - Susana, Richard Durand 09:42 Shida (Extended Mix) - Exouler 15:57 Ahimsa (Extended Mix) - Asteroid, Paul Skelton 22:13 Future World (Extended Mix) - James Dymond, Sam Laxton 28:04 Skyline (Extended Mix) - Last Soldier, Sion Rae 33:03 GDL (Yoshi & Razner Extended Remix) - Allen Watts 39:15 Flashback (Extended) - Matt Robertson 45:38 Blinded by the Lights (Extended Mix) - Paul Denton 52:05 Cerberus (Extended Mix) - David Forbes

Here's my mix of the best new uplifting trance releases from the past month. Free download. Enjoy! X  | 1  | If This Is How It Ends (Extended Mix)  | /  | Ciaran McAuley, Audrey Gallagher | 2  | We Made It (Extended Mix)  | /  | M.I.K.E. Push | 3  | Wish You Were Here (Robert Nickson Extended Remix)  | /  | JES | 4  | Under My Skin feat. Jennifer Rene (Original Mix)  | /  | Shogun, Jennifer Rene | 5  | Throne (Activa Extended Mix)  | /  | Trance Wax | 6  | Move Mountains (Extended Mix)  | /  | Factor B, Cat Martin | 7  | Watching The Waves (Extended Mix)  | /  | Paul Denton | 8  | Omi (Extended Mix)  | /  | Nikolauss | 9  | Blinded by the Lights (Extended Mix)  | /  | Paul Denton | 10  | I Matter to You (Extended Mix)  | /  | Susana, Richard Durand | 11  | Ahimsa (Extended Mix)  | /  | Asteroid, Paul Skelton | 12  | Sail (Extended Mix)  | /  | David Forbes | 13  | Future World (Extended Mix)  | /  | James Dymond, Sam Laxton | 14  | Breaking News (Extended Mix)  | /  | N-sKing | 15  | GDL (Yoshi & Razner Extended Remix)  | /  | Allen Watts | 16  | Oversight (Extended Mix)  | /  | Jimmy Chou | 17  | Remember the Lights (Extended Mix)  | /  | Darren Porter | 18  | Supernova (Kenny Palmer Remix)  | /  | Transa |   | 92mins  | /  | 140bpm

Joseph Wooten, keyboardist, writer, arranger, producer, educator, motivational speaker, and author, is a 3-time Grammy Award nominated artist, and since 1993 is the keyboardist/vocalist for The Steve Miller Band. Joseph is the 2nd youngest of the 5 Wooten Brothers, all musicians: 5-time Grammy Award Winning bassist, Victor Wooten; 5-time Grammy Award Winner and drummer/inventor Roy "Futureman” Wooten; guitarist Elijah "Regi" Wooten aka "The Teacha," and the late saxophonist Rudy Wooten.In the 80s the brothers recorded the album entitled "The Wootens" for Arista Records. Joseph's undeniable groove landed him the position of band leader, musical director, and keyboardist for Kashif. During that time with Arista Records, Joseph sang back ground vocals for Whitney Houston's "Call Me Tonight" which was Grammy nominated for Instrumental of the Year. Joseph contributed numerous compositions on Victor's Grammy nominated CD, "Yin Yang.”Joseph is now the keyboard player/vocalist for the legendary Steve Miller Band. He also serves as keyboardist to his brother Victor Wooten, and fronts his own band, Joseph Wooten & The Hands of Soul. Joseph is also a member of Freedom Sings, organized by the First Amendment Center in Washington D.C., presenting a multi-media experience celebrating The First Amendment and free expression.In 2017, he published his book, “It All Matters: What I Believe, Words That I Live By.” When he is not traveling from city to city, Joseph can often be found speaking to students in middle school, high school, and college, about character development, self esteem, self respect, and personal growth using his own life experiences as examples. He also had the privilege to do a TEDx Talk in Memphis, Tennessee called "Why It All Matters." I Matter! You Matter! is a non-profit organization founded by Joseph Wooten and his wife, Stephanie, with the goal of creating positive change through speaking to and working with young people of all ages, giving scholarships to deserving young people, providing aid and support to the homeless and Veterans. Visit imatteryoumatter.com for more information.josephwooten.comfacebook.com/jwootensoulinstagram.com/jwootensoultwitter.com/jwootensoulyoutube.com/handsofsoul@thecareermusician@nomadsplace

How do you own who you are? First, you need to learn what makes you you.  You are made up of many different parts. Some have formed to give you unique passions, skills, likes, and dislikes, while some have formed to keep you safe over a period of time.  What being safe can look like is staying small. This means  not taking chances in professional settings or in relationships, not speaking up about your values, wants and needs, not setting boundaries, or taking care of others before you take care of yourself.  Staying small prevents the gifts of your soul from shining bright. You shy away from these precious abilities because you don't want to upset anybody or be seen and rejected.  What if you owned all of who you are? What would your life be like? I bet you would be more present and love yourself deeper. I bet you would speak up for yourself because you are connected to your desires. I bet you would have higher self-worth. I bet you would spend your days feeling happier. You can own who you are and be proud of yourself. You deserve it, because you work so hard every day. Every challenge you have faced has made you stronger, and shaped you to be even greater.  It is time you own who you are! It is time you own your inner light! You are loved! To learn more about Love With Liana, please visit: @LoveWithLiana.

Do you know what it takes to be me? Do you know that I have worked hard to be “good enough?”  Do you know that I hear the slights; however, I don't always respond?  Learn about  Tory and me as we travel down the Mississippi road sharing our thoughts of being a Black Man in America.  

Rushion welcomes Dr. Nicole LaBeach- Master Executive & Relationship Coach, OWN's "Put A Ring On It," Life Strategist, Speaker, Author and President & CEO of Volition Enterprises Inc.; Dr. Joseph Asamoah-Property Investment Strategist and President of Capital National Management Corporation; Ashley Woods- Founder of AW Publishing, Author of "I Matter," Mentor and Mental Illness Advocate; Tarence Wheeler- President and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation.My next guest is Dr. Nicole LaBeach is President & CEO of Volition Enterprises, Inc., a premier Organizational Development (OD) firm specializing in the areas of Coaching, Training, Change Management, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.  She is not the host of the new relationship show, "Put A Ring On It." PAROI show follows three longtime couples, with help from Dr. Nicole LaBeach, who embark on the ultimate relationship test. From week to week, the couples are pushed outside their comfort zones to confront the question they've been afraid to ask, "Is this their happily ever after?" Dr. Nicole LaBeach's wisdom has inspired the audiences of Essence Magazine, The Steve Harvey & Tom Joyner Morning Shows, T.D. Jakes, TV One, Aspire TV, Hope for Women Magazine, RollingOut Magazine, and CBS Radio. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Dr. Nicole LaBeach. My next guest is Dr. Joseph Asamoah.  He is the Property Investment Strategist & President of Capital National Management Corporation.   Dr. Joseph is from Ghana and came to America by way of England over 30 years ago, with only $100 in his pocket. He now owns over 40 homes that he rents to low-income families. His mission is to change lives and provide opportunities for low-income people to live in safer neighborhoods and access resources, better education for their children, and beautiful design equity homes. He offers solutions to tackle gentrification and affordable housing issues in unique and effective ways. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, Dr. Joseph Asamoah. My next guest Ashley Woods is an author, aspiring motivational speaker, and mentor. Ashley is a veteran of the United States Army and National Guard Reserve; she served five years from 2002-2007. Diagnosed with PTSD in 2012, Ashley has faced many obstacles in her life, including multiple breakdowns and two suicide attempts. Equipped with an effective management technique for her PTSD, Ashley now dedicates her time as a mental illness advocate, supporting millions of people that battle with the effects of various mental disorders every day and inspiring and encouraging others to overcome and thrive. Ashley is living proof that your illness does not have to define your path in life. She is on the show to talk about overcoming the odds. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Ashley Woods. My next guest Tarence Wheeler is a highly respected professional with over 20 years of experience in community relations and philanthropic activities, specializing in community outreach and corporate partnerships.  His greatest passion is helping enrich the lives of at-risk young people in communities throughout the Metropolitan Detroit area. Some of his notable charitable events include: Back to School Supply Drive, Feminine Hygiene Campaign, All-Star Giveback Turkey Drive, just to name a few. Mr. Wheeler is often seen speaking and motivating young people in the Detroit -area schools with a simple mission to alleviate the non-academic barriers to education. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Tarence Wheeler.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malcolm Harkins: Chief Security and Trust Officer, CymaticI believe, I belong, I matter ℠ – the art of curating commitment in yourself and othersEver wonder how to create lasting commitment from your employees and for yourself? How to get your teams to stay engaged battling thru the challenges we see day in and day out? How to improve your connections in relationships both inside and out of work? In this talk, I will explore how logic leads to reason and how emotion leads to action. I will go through my personal journey exploring and sharing lessons from my +25 years managing people and leading teams. I will explore the I Believe, I Belong, I Matter ℠ framework I created out of my lessons in life, love, and leadership. This framework has helped me learn how to better channel moods/emotions in myself and others, make smarter empathic decisions, understand and regulate conflict better, handle setbacks & tough situations with resolve & resilience, and create greater team and individual performance results. I will share what gifted curators of commitment do to inspire purpose, passion, and persistence to achieve hard but worthy goal both inside the workplace and with family/friends.

Stephanie is the founder of Lioness, a coaching consultancy dedicated to helping powerful women lead and live from a place of pleasure, power, and purpose. As a leadership and sexuality coach, she empowers women to awaken that seductive, magnetic place inside themselves so they can lead their business and lives from a place of inner strength and ease. Stephanie has a unique ability to flex between feminine flow and concrete masculine structures. She gives women permission to remove their armor and explore the more sensitive, sensual, and intuitive parts of themselves while also taking daring action towards their desires.   Stephanie has a corporate background in talent strategy, culture change, and leadership development, working with Fortune 100 companies such as IBM, TDAmeritrade, and MetLife. She is also an expert in the feminine arts and is a graduate of The School for Womanly Arts, a certified Tantra & Sexuality Coach, Co-Active Leadership Coach, Femme! Teacher and KAP facilitator. She's worked with hundreds of creative and talented women in over 20 countries to reclaim and honor their voice and power within.   Sensuality is about knowing the nuances of your body and allowing your body to feel what it feels.  Women are uniquely designed to intuit the world through our senses. So many women feel like they should put themselves last and put everything and everyone before them. Coming home to "I MATTER” is a pivotal coming home point for women.  You have permission to be all of you. Erotic intelligence is getting really clear on your desires and pleasure. In order to get to pleasure we have to allow ourselves to be in our most primal nature to receive, be vulnerable.  The leadership of the future is strong and compassionate, nurturing and powerful. The “messy" feminine is where we can hear the sacred voice within us. Women can hold grief and joy at the same time- our emotional capacity and range are remarkable. To celebrate and honor all of our emotions in the body is to be fully embodied. “I'm raising a son who can experience what a woman who is full of herself looks like.” 

On this episode we speak to, Dave King, a community leader in addiction, depression, suicide prevention/awareness, and abuse. His life literally revolves around saving lives as the executive director of the iMatter Foundation and his full time position running the Heart Support Organization.A Billion Realities is a proud member of the HC Universal Network of podcasts. For more episodes and information visit: www.HCUniversalNetwork.com

On this special Holiday Edition, we feature the keyboardist for the Steve Miller Band, Joseph "Hands of Soul" Wooten.  His career started with his world-class musician brothers - The Wootens.  Since 1993, you'll find Joseph performing with the Steve Miller Band, garnering 3 Grammy nominations as a member of the band.  He's released several solo albums with the latest titled Soul Of Freedom.  Sitting down with award-winning program director Ray White, Joseph talks about his single "I Matter" and his brand new book - It All Matters, that provides insights into his view and observations on life that are inspirational and enlightening.  In our spotlight segment we'll feature Chris "Big Dog" Davis, a two-time Grammy nominee and producer of 14 #1 smooth jazz hits.  His holiday release is Christmas In Connecticut, an album that should be a part of your holiday music collection.  Our "Hostess with the Mostest" Lisa Davis, gets you in the Holiday spirit!  For additional information visit http://www.cooolcat.com 

Pastor Mark Sims continues the sermon series #makeitmatter in this sermon entitled "I Matter. You Matter. We Matter." Join us every Sunday at TSF, 1469 St. Peters Avenue, Bronx, NY at 11:00am or live on line at http://www.sanctuaryfellowship.org