Podcasts about Initiation

"I wake up every morning in a bed that's too small, drive my daughter to a school that's too expensive, and then I go to work to a job for which I get paid too little. But on Pretzel Day... well, I like Pretzel Day." Plant that beet seed and get in the pretzel line—this week we're talking about Initiation! We dedicate this week's episode to this iconic episode from season 3. We cover all the major storylines, including Pam tracking Micheal's productivity, Stanley's love for pretzels, and Dwight and Ryan's sales call. And of course we mention all of the pretzel toppings, Cosby impressions, and Mose cameos that go into this episode.  Then we head to the Conference Room where we talk jock jams and perfect personal pretzels before closing with a classic round of listener-submitted trivia! Look, just get in the coffin.  Support our show and become a member of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scott's Tots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Patreon! For only $5/month, Tots get ad-free episodes plus exclusive access to our monthly Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, grace traces her journey over the past six years — from ego death to erotic devotion and shares more about the driving forces behind her work these days.If you're curious about: embodying paradox, touching Life as your full Self, and the path of the alchemical Feminine, this episode is for you.Thank you for listening.  All of your contradictions are welcome, because they are the essential ingredient. They are not to be avoided or bypassed. You are called to be a poetic, embodied paradox. — grace allerdice we explore —How an epic failure and ego death led grace to start home—bodyEmbracing the position of priestessReclaiming your spiritual imaginationEroticism and relational wholenessExisting at the edges and intersectionsMary Magdalene and Freedom as an inside jobSpiritual bypassing versus being okay with uncertaintyFinding the hologram at the center of your Center If you enjoyed the episode, check out —finding your true GiftNOW is Grace : Love the World.

John Lendall's life spiraled before it ever had a chance to begin. Growing up in Massachusetts with parents addicted to drugs, John dropped out of high school as a freshman and ended up in juvenile detention twice before turning 18. By 19, he was hooked on pills and chasing his next high — until one night, a robbery for drugs turned deadly. Charged with murder and facing 18–20 years, John took a plea deal and cooperated with authorities. He spent 12 years behind bars. In this interview, John shares what really happened that night, what prison taught him, and how he's trying to rebuild a life after a childhood of chaos and a past he can't undo. #TrueCrime #PrisonStory #AddictionRecovery #JuvenileJustice #MurderCase #LockedInWithIanBick #CrimePodcast #FromPrisonToRedemption Connect with John Lendall: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmandistillers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kobythedistillerydog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.lendall.2025 Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Get 50% off the Magic Mind offer here: https://www.magicmind.com/IANB50. #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Use code LOCKEDIN for 20% OFF Wooooo Energy Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00:00 John Lendle's Troubled Past and Prison Sentence 00:04:36 Childhood Exposure to Illegal Activities 00:09:50 Impact of Gang Presence on School Life 00:15:11 Life in Juvenile Detention 00:20:09 Unconventional Journey Home 00:25:22 Journey into Drug Addiction 00:31:09 Initiation into Armed Robbery 00:37:01 The Gunshot Incident and Its Aftermath 00:42:40 Arrest and Confession: A Turning Point 00:48:01 Legal Challenges and Sentencing 00:54:19 Struggles with Addiction and Recovery in Prison 00:59:02 Navigating Prison Life and Social Dynamics 01:04:15 Journey of Self-Forgiveness and Reflection 01:09:24 Evolution of Communication: Texting to Facetiming 01:14:29 Juggling Multiple Jobs: A Personal Journey 01:19:35 The Impact of Rescuing Dogs as Pets 01:24:18 Final Thoughts and Farewell Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's show, Lian is joined by Nicholas Breeze Wood. Nicholas has practiced shamanism for over 40 years, combining it with the 'earthier' end of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as with 'medicine' teachings from Native North American peoples. He has worked with many gifted medicine people and shamans over the years, and is deeply apprenticed to his own spirit helpers, whose teachings never fail to awe and surprise him. Nick's shamanism is a fusion of traditional Himalayan and Mongolian forms, combined with teachings from his own spirits. He works especially deeply with ritual objects - such as bronze shaman's mirrors, phurba daggers and many other Mongolian and Tibetan shamanic and Buddhist ritual objects - for which he holds traditional teachings and, where required, traditional initiations. Despite being a ‘rather uneducated Buddhist,' he is an ordained Tibetan Buddhist lama, a type called a ngakpa, whose role is similar to a shaman's. Ngakpas are non-monastic, non-celebrate lamas who live in the community, specialising in ritual and magic for people within their community. Nick is the editor of Sacred Hoop Magazine - a leading international magazine about shamanism - which has been published since 1993. He is also a musician and artist. He is the author of several books including, 'Walking with the Tiger,' 'Sacred Drums of Siberia,' 'A Little Book of Revealing,' 'Voices From The Earth,' 'The Book of the Shaman,' 'The Shaman Box,' and 'The Resplendent Other'. He runs the large Facebook group 3Worlds Shamanism, has done a podcast called the 3Worlds shamanism podcast on and off since 2006 and also has a somewhat neglected YouTube channel, also called 3Worlds Shamanism. In this episode, Lian and Nicholas explore what it means to walk the path of shamanism in the modern West. Together, they trace the winding threads of Nicholas' life… from the windswept fields of his Midlands childhood to the birth of Sacred Hoop magazine, through encounters with medicine wheel teachings, Mongolian and Himalayan shamans, and the long shadow of Castaneda. What unfolds is not a how-to or a prescription… but a living braid of animism, discipline, and devotion. Nicholas reflects on the unexpected gift of dyslexia and how neurodivergence shaped his initiatory path, as a different kind of perception… one that enabled a direct, embodied relationship with the unseen. He and Lian explore the tension between psychotherapeutic frameworks and authentic shamanic practice, and the danger of mistaking surface form for deep structure. What makes a shaman, he says, is not sensitivity or interest, but being chosen by the spirits themselves. Woven through the conversation is the question of lineage. What does it mean to carry teachings from other lands onto this one? How do we honour both the transmission and the soil we stand upon? From the cosmology of the medicine wheel to the pitfalls of cultural appropriation, from core shamanism to the necessity of cosmological bone… this episode offers a rare encounter with an elder who has walked the shamanic path for many decades. We'd love to know what YOU think about this week's show. Let's carry on the conversation… please leave a comment wherever you are listening or in any of our other spaces to engage. What you'll learn from this episode: Why the word “shaman” is often misused… and how understanding deep structure versus surface form can clarify what is truly sacred. How neurodivergence can shape perception in ways that become part of our gift, especially when navigating the unseen or the unknown. What it might mean to birth a Western lineage… one rooted not in imitation, but in integration, initiation, and real relationship with land and spirit. Resources and stuff spoken about: Visit Nick's websites: Sacred Hoop Magazine 3Worlds Podcast Buy Nick's books Join Nick on YouTube Join UNIO, the Academy of the Soul. This is for the old souls in this new world… Discover your kin & unite with your soul's calling to truly live your myth. Be Mythical Join our mailing list for soul stirring goodness: https://www.bemythical.com/moonly Discover your kin & unite with your soul's calling to truly live your myth: https://www.bemythical.com/unio Go Deeper: https://www.bemythical.com/godeeper Follow us: Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Thank you for listening! There's a fresh episode released each week here and on most podcast platforms - and video too on YouTube. If you subscribe then you'll get each new episode delivered to your device every week automagically. (that way you'll never miss a show).

Is it normal for intimacy to feel like another item on your to-do list? You love your partner, but between parenting, exhaustion, and unspoken resentment… desire can fade. In this episode, we're unpacking why intimacy feels like an obligation — and how to shift the emotional and physical energy in your marriage so that you both actually want it again. We share real stories, emotional dynamics, and practical shifts that help couples go from feeling like roommates to rekindling passion — even in the busiest seasons of life. Topics we cover in this episode: -Emotional disconnection vs desire -Why frequency isn't the real issue -How to rebuild emotional and physical intimacy -Shifting from “obligation” to “wanting” again   Relationship resources: Ready to reconnect and reignite the spark? Join our 30-Day Special Edition Couples Challenge — The Best of Us (only open 3x a year):

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This temple transmission is a powerful deep dive into the ancient codes of the Egyptian initiations —  revealing how the temples were never monuments of death — but blueprints of divine embodiment. Walk the Path of the Initiate and discover how sacred sites activate your light body, dissolve illusions, and return you to your soul's original frequency.

Stop trying to prove yourself. Be it, own it, and lead from there.In this powerful conversation, Cynthia James sits down with South African leadership coach and consultant Busisiwe Hlatswayo to explore what she calls self-sovereignty, the deep inner work of owning your authority and releasing the patterns of people-pleasing, burnout, and outdated definitions of success.She shares how growing up as a middle child and lifelong peacemaker shaped her journey, why starting her business forced her to break free from old structures, and how she helps leaders build workplaces where everyone's sovereignty is honored.This episode is about finding your own way of leading, redefining power, and learning to see yourself to become yourself.Watch the full episode of Women Awakening: The Power of Self-Sovereignty: How Women Are Redefining Success on Their Own Terms.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master's degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she's the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.Connect withCynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFreeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransformsBusisiwe Hlatswayo, an MBA-holding Leadership Coach, Consultant, and Speaker, has two decades of experience across various sectors. She is a recipient of the BPM DEI Leader Award and co-authored "Life and Business Minds." As a Client Partner at FranklinCovey South Africa, she helps organizations improve operational effectiveness. She also founded Black Women in the Workplace to increase Black women's leadership representation. Her extensive academic background and nearly a decade of coaching experience enable her to guide individuals and organizations. Her expertise includes Leadership Coaching, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education, Enterprise Risk Management, and Learning Program Design and Management. She speaks on topics like Personal Mastery, Personal Branding, Leadership, Women in Leadership Development, and Strategic Risk Management, inspiring transformative change through coaching, consulting, and training.Join the 12-week Initiation into Sovereign Leadership program. Sign-up Here: https://tr.ee/wUmqmEehR7Connect with Busisiwe Hlatswayo:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busisiwe.hlatswayo.7LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/busisiwe-hlatswayo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busisiwe.hlatswayo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipinsightscoach

Ike Barker—writer, esoteric thinker, and creator of the Arcanum podcast—joins us for a cosmos-ranging conversation on his work, modern Gnosticism, […]

Are you being initiated into the next level of yourself?There has been a lot of that going around lately!  I've been experiencing 3 layers of walking that path myself and want to share them with you.What is unfolding for me in my initiation?  I'm still finding that out, but you gotta listen to the pod to find out!Contact me or Join my Stuff Here:Spiritual MentoringThis is an experience for those looking to deepen their spiritual gifts or get support as they navigate changing their beliefs.  This is 350 USD/Mo for One 60 min zoom call + unlimited voter access.  There is a 4 month minimum to work together.  To begin this process set up a FREE 30 min Curiosity Call here.  Join my email list--just click here!I share insights here not seen anywhere else, as well as coupon codes, early access and bonus' for early sign up! If you want all the cool things, this is the place to be!  Email comes out every Monday morning.Sign up for my  Transforming Your Self Text messages! I can be in your texts messages every M, W & F. I'll be giving advice, loving reminders & information to help you love yourself & heal NOW. Sign up by texting the word PEACE to 877-338-0875 or visit this web site:  https://slkt.io/xlBeWebsite:  Soulamplified.orgInstagram:  @SoulAmplifiede-mail:  Vanessa@soulamplified.org

Clary Sage and its powerful essential oil supports euphoria, sensuality, womanhood and cyclical wisdom. How's that for a bold statement about an essential oil?A different title for this episode could be: "Exploring Clary Sage through molecules, music, and the slow fire of feminine truth."This episode explores Clary Sage's bold personality—earthy, euphoric, and sensual—through its aromatic molecules, story and synesthetic sound. Featuring @olfactorysounds' musical interpretation, you're invited to experience this aromatic beyond the textbook. What does Clary Sage feel like? What does empowered stillness sound like? What can we do, globally, to honor and respect half of the human population?Join me in this refection on menstruation, moon days, and honoring natural cycles rather than overriding them. Clary Sage is a guide for tuning into body-time, sensual energy—an aromatic ally reminding us that womanhood is not a set of fragmented roles, but a full, embodied rhythm. Lunar cycles are sacred. Sensuality is wise. Initiation rites matter. Lilith meets Hekate. Medusa and Athena become one. These archetypes don't compete—they merge, whole and wild, ready to rewrite the narrative. We remember: womanhood cries out in pain when it is not respected. Supported womanhood is rhythmic, sensual and discerning. Grounded and luminous. It is something to work with, not against.Get your bottle of Clary Sage essential oil and settle in, breathe deep, and join me. To smell is to feel—to remember, not only memories, but the body's holistic wisdom.Video of Clary Sage Distillation: Plant Talk Video Series - NYC AromaticaInstagram: Yuliana@olfactorysounds & and Amy @nycaromaticaEpisode Highlights:~8:40 -- Yuliana's Olfactory Sound Composition.~17:48 -- "Humans are human. Women are not impure, and they are not inferior to or better than men—we are different, but equal. Human to human."~20:40 -- A solution for honoring the feminine cycle.~26:08 -- Clary Sage's personality.~32:00 -- Direct palm inhalation and Yuliana's Olfactory Sound Composition.

In this candid episode of Shadow Work, WTF?, Caitlin sits down with support coach Lurinda to talk about the Advanced Shadow Alchemy Facilitator Training, and it's not the polished success story you might expect. Caitlin explains why she created this 12-month intensive that goes way beyond collecting more techniques, while Lurinda gets brutally honest about her experience as a current student. Spoiler: she thought she had her self sorted and was quickly proven wrong. This conversation reveals what happens when you move from scripts to intuitive space-holding, and why most coaches aren't ready for the level of surrender this path demands.This episode is for you if:You're bored of surface-level coaching techniquesYou've been secretly wondering if there's more depth available but don't know how to access itYou love the idea of advanced training but need a reality check about what it actually involvesYou want to hear someone be genuinely vulnerable about getting their masks ripped offWhat we'll cover:Why Caitlin created a year-long program when most people want quick fixesWhat happened when Lurinda walked in thinking she was "sorted" and got systematically humbledHow personal development tools can become sophisticated ways to hide from yourselfThe difference between being a good coach and being someone who can hold space for anythingKey Points and Timestamps:01:41:00 - Why This Exists Caitlin explains why she couldn't fit everything into Level 1 and what happens when coaches try to go deeper without proper foundation.25:13:00 - Lurinda's Reality CheckThe moment Lurinda realised she'd been weaponising her personal development work to build better walls around her mess.32:25:00 - Every Tool Becomes a TrapHow the more work you do, the better you get at appearing regulated while avoiding the deeper stuff.38:07:00 - Sink or SwimWhy the program moves fast enough to force you out of perfectionism and into trusting yourself completely.42:12:00 - The Bratty Student Lurinda owns up to turning into "a little brat" when her edges got hit and what that taught her about leadership.Resources Mentioned:Shadow Alchemy CertificationShadow Alchemy Coaching Academy: @shadowalchemycoachingacademyConnect with Us:This conversation might make you question everything you thought you knew about coaching training. Share your thoughts with us @shadowalchemycoachingacademy - especially if Lurinda's experience of getting her masks ripped off sounds terrifying but necessary.Curious about the Advanced Facilitator Training? Fair warning - this isn't about collecting more techniques or adding credentials to your bio. As Lurinda discovered, it's about getting humbled in ways you didn't see coming and learning to hold space when everything feels like it's moving too fast. If you're genuinely called to go deeper (not just because it sounds impressive), check out shadowalchemycoaching.com.

Jason Craig joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss male initiation and putting an end to boyhood and the man child behind us. (2:45) What are the stages of the rite of passage and initiation for men? (26:34) How to do meditative prayer. (44:01) Resources mentioned: https://fraternus.net/ Leaving Boyhood Behind https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/leaving-boyhood-behind-reclaiming-catholic-brotherhood An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer: Scriptural Reflections https://www.frtimothygallagher.org/product-page/an-ignatian-introduction-to-prayer-scriptural-reflections-according-to-the-spir The Ways of Mental Prayer https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-ways-of-mental-prayer/

Send us a textIn this episode, I'm joined once again by author and esoteric scholar Peter Mark Adams, whose newest work - Ritual and Epiphany in the Mysteries of Mithras: The Secret Cult of Saturn in Imperial Rome - offers a profound look into one of the most enigmatic mystery traditions of the ancient world.We explore the sacred cosmology of Mithras, the structure and symbolism of the cult's initiatory grades, and how these rites relate to the broader lineage of Orphic and Platonic spirituality. Along the way, we discuss ritual space, visionary experiences, and how these ancient practices can inform and aid seekers and practitioners today.Please note: Later in the episode, we also touch on topics such as entheogens, intense ritual work, and transformational spiritual practices. Neither Peter nor I are medical professionals, nor do we endorse any illegal activities, and all listeners should thoroughly research and approach these topics with caution, and seek the advice of licensed experts.---Find out more about Peter Mark Adams:Peter's Website: https://petermarkadams.com Purchase "Ritual and Epiphany in the Mysteries of Mithras": https://theionpublishing.com/shop/pmaJoin Peter in Turin, Aug. 31 - Sept. 3rd, 2025: Sola-Busca - HOUSE OF ZOPHIEL ---Connect with Coffee & Divination:Find us on Instagram:  @coffeeanddivination Our Website: [www.coffeeanddivination.com] (http://www.coffeeanddivination.com)Theme music: "Come with Me" by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet - JoAnna Farrer - Come With Me (Official Lyric Video)Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana Low.If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe, or leave a review - it helps more people discover the show!

Recipe Card (can be a visual of an actual recipe card for blog or content on website)   Preparation: Take stock of your current situation to know where you began. 1 Full cup of gratitude 2 hours of meditation 6 spoonfuls of daily practices (x2) A hearty handful of boundaries A sprinkling of laughter Stir Clockwise while smiling and holding a vision of living a life you enjoy.   Repeat for no less than 10 weeks, then revisit your current state, your vision, and account for progress. Celebrate your accomplishments and continue until you allow purpose to set in.    **********   Making a recipe card like this might sound kind of funny for something as ephemeral as Joy or living a Joyful Life.  But what if Joy wasn't something elusive? Most of us chasing Joy think of it like the wings of a butterfly.  Something beautiful that you cannot touch. And like those wings, if you do touch them, they are destroyed.   What if it was something you could actually touch and not only feel its tangibility- but build beneath you like the firm foundation of a house?  I'm here to tell you that you can, and the recipe is quite available to you with a little bit of commitment to the discipline of the practice of know thyself.  First to my butterfly wing analogy, the reason many people think Joy and enjoyment are elusive, and that experiencing joy (like touching butterfly wings) destroys it, is because most people are chasing Happiness.  Happiness is an external fleeting thing that depends on factors outside ourselves.  And the other side of the Happiness coin is sadness.  Take, for example, you place all your expectations for happiness on a relationship with a significant other.  And you are in that relationship and everything is all perfect in your life because someone loves you and accepts you and wants to do things with you.  This is Happiness you say.  Then one day that person says I'm leaving, or that person dies, or that person changes because of some factor outside of your control and the relationship ends.   Now you are sad.  You are sadder than you ever were before the relationship because for awhile you had The Thing you thought made you happy.  And in a way you are right.  You touched the butterfly's wings and it couldn't fly anymore, and it died.  Now you have no more feeling of Happy - you have the memory of it, the longing for it.  But you no longer have it so that attachment to this past state of Happy you lost now makes you Sad because it is draining your today (like a leak in a boat).     I watch this play out with my partner every time he speaks of his past fiance who left him because he stopped fulfilling her narcissist needs.  He has this attachment to that belief in that with her, when he was in the peak of his health, in the peak of this happiness having all these activities with this other built purely on external circumstances that He was Happy.  And maybe he was Happy.  For a moment, because he bought her the right ring, he took her to dance in the right place, he provided everything she needed so that she could get on her feet, save for a house, make a down payment and leave him when she didn't need him anymore.  And then his Happy came crashing down, when the lie was revealed and she left him because his usefulness to her ended - putting him in a pit of depression that caused him to harm himself with alcohol and other choices due to the severe sadness felt after the high of Happy.     Now today, he isn't in that depression anymore, we are in a healthy relationship of exchange co-creating together, but I can still see that attachment to a past version of himself when he believes he was Happy.  Because in that past he had health (and no liver disease) and he had for this brief moment some combination of external factors (fleeting as they were) that made everything “Perfect.”  So now, this attachment to a past version of himself when he was quote/unquote Happy inhibits his ability to fully experience his present moment and the amazing life he and I are creating.  He is working on it, and acknowledges his attachment challenges, and having physical limitations is a real obstacle,- which is why finding our inner source of Joy (and thus resilience) is so essential.    Ok, let's talk about Joy again and how it is different from Happiness.   Joy is not ephemeral and intangible.  Further, Joy is not Happiness.  Happiness is external and its opposite is Sadness.  So the happier you are, when the source of that happiness leaves you the sadder you get.  It is cause and effect and the hermetic principle of rhythm.  One extreme always swings back to the other like a teeter totter or those sets of silver balls that click on your desk.   Joy is built in your life from within and is not dependent on external factors.    My recipe card is not facetious. It is true.  Just like laying a foundation and building something - you go through a specific set of actions consistently with commitment to yourself for the sake of yourself, and you can build a joyful life and create a tangible indestructible foundation of joy in your life such that when something awful happens you have the resilience and fortitude and unshakable joy in your life that you will recover and likely thrive in spite of the awful thing versus being thrown in a pit of despair and sadness.    So let's walk through this recipe.    Gratitude - One Full cup of gratitude. “Thank you for everything you have given me, everything taken away, and everything I have left.”  Gratitude is cultivated by practice but it bears the best possible fruit.  Scientific studies show that it rewires your brain creating new neural pathways such that it shifts your perspective.  Story after story shows people not only surviving awful situations but thriving through them because they have gratitude.   So you MUST have a gratitude practice to create a joyful life.   Meditation - clearing the mind and connecting to source. We must clear away monkey mind so that we can know who we are and what we actually want free from the trappings of all the shoulds and programming of the collective consciousness.    Meditation is a learned practice as well, and there are so many methods - active, passive, moving, silent - they ALL HELP.  Every single one of them.  The key is you must do it. Study after study shows meditation as a game changer in anyone's life who applies themself to it.  Same as gratitude it creates new pathways in the brain that allow stillness and new ways of perceiving and being which all equal new thought patterns and ways to access our joy.  The recommended daily allotment of Meditation is two hours a day.  But commitment to a meditation practice, even if a few minutes a day is an essential element to a Joyful life.  6 Daily Practices - I call these Rituals that help you learn how to manage your own personal will and power.  Your will to not be pushed and pulled by the forces external to you for good or ill.   In my practice as a Guide in the Lineage of King Salomon with the Modern Mystery School International we teach Spirituality as a science.  When you take the Empower Thyself Class & choose the path of Initiation we give you six daily practices to complete every morning and evening that combined with meditation will provide you the means to strengthen your will and thus understand how you are choosing or not choosing (i.e. exercising your will) in this life and how that is adding up to the fruits of what you see around you. For me the six daily simple practices gave me the means to understand how much of other people's stuff I was taking on as my own.  I learned by doing the daily practices that I didn't need to take on these things as my own.  So I was able to energetically learn how to hold my boundaries without guilt or shame so I was able to let go of so much that was not serving me and start to consciously choose things that bring in more enjoyment to my life. It empowered me to no longer be a victim of my subconscious (i.e. to get out of my own way).  Boundaries - which brought me a hearty helping of boundaries.  Initially, like everything else I'm talking about here had to be practiced until they became real and more natural for me to set.   Boundaries take will. They take the desire to set them.  They take an acknowledgement and a discernment that we do not have to engage with the drama others put in front of us on giant platters.   Boundaries take an acknowledgement that even though we can do it, it doesn't mean we should.   Boundaries are not walls that block everyone out.  But they are an acknowledgment that you do not have to take on the thoughts or ideas of others or do everything that they want you to do.  One can start by putting boundaries on your time.  Time blocking for meditation, for exercise, for fun time, for family time.  These are something you can fake until you make them because practicing will give you the results to realize you can.  And the first time you set a boundary it will feel weird and uncomfortable, but it will result in something freeing, releasing you of the other things pulling on your energy.  Laughter is a practice that brings lightness to your life.  It truly is the best medicine. So find ways to laugh at the world, ourselves, together and with others.   Laughter has always been a natural instinct of mine and I've been lucky enough to surround myself with those who have phenomenal senses of humor.  But also my teachers I have chosen Know laughter is an essential practice for a joyful life.  So they purposefully add it as a tool to their teaching style because of the light it generates from within a human being.   So, actively seek laughter. And practice laughter.  Especially if times are tough.     Clockwise to stir it all together.    Clockwise is the energy of building.  So I say always work your magick by stirring in a clockwise direction.  This makes for great recipes in the kitchen as well!  Blend all of these practices together holding a vision for what you want to have more of, or what you want to experience.    Visual to pick a direction.  If you do not know where you are going you are never going to get there.  If you are always running away you are never going toward anything.  And you have to pick and visualize a destination to get there.   So, an essential element of having a joyful life is visualizing some aspects of what that enjoyable life looks like.  So you can actually start moving towards creating that.  What are some things/aspects/characteristics of that life that you can start taking action toward by using all the other tools I just discussed? And eventually after practicing all of the above in sets of 10 weeks or 3 months you are going to find yourself feeling not only joyful but purposeful.  Last but not least in my recipe I note to Prepare by taking stock of your current state.  This will allow you to know your progress when you make it.  Which you will.  For the six daily rituals and practices that help you build your will and to Know Thyself as the divine powerful being that you are you can access these by receiving the life activation and participating in the Empower Thyself Class & Initiation.  If you are local to me visit my website calendar on angellatterell.com  to see my next offering or call or email me to set up an appointment to chat about them further.  If you are not local to me, do the same and I will connect you to a guide in your area who can work with you.   Meanwhile, anyone can practice gratitude with paper and pen and start a meditation practice.  I have tools for both including a workbook and frequent Wednesday evening meditations online that are completely free.  If you want help with anything - I can help with that!  Reach out anytime and let's get you moving forward to create your recipe for a joyful life!

Flirty Future Broadcast: The “Who the F Cares” Era*This year, my word is Initiation, but lately I've been thinking less in “goals” and more in eras. And right now? We're deep in my Who the F Cares* era.In this episode, I'm lighting my Naga Choppa incense and pulling you into the vibes as I share the messy, bold, and very real journey I'm on, learning to let go of the fear of what others think, post without perfection, and flirt with new versions of myself (even when it feels cringe).If you've been feeling stuck, afraid to show up online, or secretly dreaming of a side hustle, a life pivot, or just a bigger version of yourself… this episode is for you.We flirt with:Posting on social media without spiraling about who's watchingWhy cringe is actually a rite of passage (hi, growth!)Applying for jobs you're not “qualified” for (hello, Pinterest

So, wherever you go wearing neck beads, you're sure to find someone in a remote area who unexpectedly says, 'Haribol!' And that's a good thing, because it will remind you that, 'Yes, I'm on a mission here, and I'm representing the Śrī Guru Parmparā. It's a point of high distinction, although we take it very humbly that we're able to display ourselves as Vaiṣṇavas, as the first stage of initiation. It's a process, not an event.' That's tapa, which means you turn away from the material world, realizing that this is not the purpose of my life—to try to settle here or to enjoy—but to serve. (excerpt from the talk by HG Vaisesika Dasa) ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose

Discover the secret language of sexual initiation in marriage through the Enneagram! In this groundbreaking episode, marriage coach Christa explores how each of the nine personality types initiates intimacy in completely different ways - and why misreading these signals creates disconnection in the bedroom. Learn about the three distinct initiation styles: Direct Initiators (Types 8, 3, 7) who pursue with confidence and clarity, Subtle Signalers (Types 2, 6, 9) who create atmosphere and gentle invitations, and Atmospheric Creators (Types 1, 4, 5) who set the perfect conditions for connection. Through real marriage stories and practical tools like "The Initiation Translation Game," you'll finally understand why your partner's way of starting intimate moments might look nothing like yours - and how to respond with enthusiasm instead of confusion. Stop waiting for your partner to initiate YOUR way and start recognizing THEIR unique love language in action. Watch on YouTube! Learn more about www.EnneagramandMarriage.com here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Otto Maier is a retreat leader with Tandava Retreats and the Head of Integration at FIVE.  Through his private practice, _Soul & Psyche_, he supports individuals in navigating both ecstatic and traumatic states of consciousness by blending Depth Psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic work, Non-Pathologizing frameworks, and the ongoing decolonization of the modern psyche. Otto's integrative approach to healing and psychedelic work has been translated into educational programs for fellow therapists and guides, adapted into training curricula across the psychedelic field, and is currently being applied in research on 5-MeO-DMT.  ⁠His work centers on honoring the full range of human experience—not as something to fix, but something to be in a deep and reverent relationship with. --- Enrol in the Visionary Medicines Program: https://www.caiyudakiora.com/visionary-medicines Join the Newsletter & Access the Free 21 Page eBook: https://www.caiyudakiora.com/newsletter --- TOPICS WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:

Does this sound familiar? Your partner asks you to take control in the bedroom… and your brain completely short-circuits. You freeze. You feel awkward. You suddenly have no idea what to do. If you've ever found yourself defaulting to passivity during intimacy—or if the idea of “being in control” feels totally foreign—you're so not alone. In today's episode, we're asking the question: Are you letting sx happen to you… or are you a active participant during it? We're also talking about this from a male perspective: What does it feel like to be the only one initiating or guiding? Do men want their partners more engaged—and what does that even look like? Whether you've never taken the lead before, or you're just looking to feel more empowered and participatory, this episode is your permission slip—and your how-to guide. Let's get into it.

This one's for you who's longing to be known. Today, we are joined by dear friends of The Grove— Rachel Baldwin, Kerri Stanfill, and Susan Robinson— for a vulnerable conversation about what it really means to be seen, loved, and surrounded by a real community.  But where do we begin? How do we create a space where people feel safe to be known — not only when we win, but also when we ache?Through wisdom and practical encouragement, Rachel, Kerri, and Susan invite us to go first — in vulnerability, in confession, in reaching out, in showing up. They discuss the power of presence, the courage it takes to initiate, and why we don't have to have it all together to start forming or maintaining our meaningful relationships. For the woman longing for deeper friendship but unsure where to begin, this episode is filled with grace and guidance for taking that first brave step.Whether you're flourishing in community or feeling forgotten on the sidelines, you'll leave this conversation reminded that you're not alone.

In this episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast, Jason and Gabe kick things off with the story of how they met — including the hardest presentation Jason has ever given. From there, they cover:0:00 — How did Gabe and Jason meet? The hardest presentation Jason ever gave4:29 — Showing up sick: why consistency still matters7:07 — The power of simplicity9:33 — Ultramarathoner DNF from fear — how fatherhood changes your risk calculus15:00 — Triathlon dreams and the Escape from Alcatraz21:30 — Locking in for Master Worlds25:52 — Does Jason have the upper hand going in?27:04 — Dallas HYROX on a waitlist?!30:05 — Fathered by God and the stages of manhood35:50 — AI can't fix plumbing — why men still need to gather37:10 — TRAIN HARD testimonial: shout-out to the women crushing it38:20 — Initiation: how boys become men41:14 — Enjoying fleeting moments with your kids43:21 — Jason's Courtyard Marriott obsession44:50 — Hazing in team sports — healthy or harmful?49:04 — What's coming up at TRAIN HARD51:10 — Do Jason and Hiller have beef? (spoiler: probably not)If you're curious about fatherhood, mindset, and the transitions from boyhood to manhood, you won't want to miss this one. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.Follow us on Instagram:⁠JK Podcast⁠⁠Jason⁠⁠Gabe⁠⁠MDV⁠⁠Dennis⁠⁠Train with us on the TRAIN HARD App⁠⁠Find your program⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠

Anna Lee Stone is a psychology instructor at Beverly Hills Design Institute and The School for Young Performers. She holds a bachelor of science in general education and psychology and a master of science in interdisciplinary studies with a dual focus on educational design and professional communications from Southern Utah University. Anna is currently working towards her second master's degree in consciousness and transformative studies at JFKU while concurrently enrolled at the University of Sedona as a Ph.D. candidate in transpersonal psychology.Her previous publications include “ACE and the Impact on Learning,” “Teacher Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic”, and “Trauma, Initiation, and the Wounded Healer”. Anna's own history of childhood trauma and her struggle with accepting her psychic gifts, and her near-death event in 2016 are the driving forces behind her research into childhood trauma and its links to psychic abilities. Anna has two daughters, 26 and 8, and lives in Los Angeles, CA.Please enjoy my conversation with Anna Lee Stone.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

What were you born to give? And how do you live into your fullest expression?In this episode, grace guides you down the path and offers some clues for recognizing your life's work. She explains why a career counselor probably can't be your guide for this, and she gently reflects that this isn't about saving the world.If you're ready to refine how you relate to your life's work and move more exquisitely into your life's Beauty, this episode is for you."Do flowers have a mission? Maybe they do. But it's not a statement they write about or defend. It is intricately and unspeakably woven into how and who they be. They are exquisitely and precisely expressed in their full beauty, their full temporality at the right time and the exact right place." — grace allerdicewe discuss —Reframing your life's work as what you were born to giveThe overarching economy of unfulfilled gettingLessons from the fully expressed flowerDetoxing the word “mission”Why saving the world isn't your callingReleasing the fear of Death as fuel for your workWhat masks as Compassion + how to more authentically be withWhy your connection to Beauty is more than enough LINKSIf you enjoyed the episode, check out —Beauty is EverythingTransform your GuiltThe Initiation Deficit : Part 1Mentioned in the episode—Join the waitlist for MA

“Those who sing of the auspicious occasion of the initiation and the wedding of Sita and Rama with excitement get countless auspicious blessings day after day, says Tulsi.” (Janaki Mangala, Chand 24.2)

At first glance, "obedience" might trigger our inner rebel. After all, most of us grew up questioning authority and carving our own paths. But what if everything we thought we knew about obedience was backwards? This episode explores a radical shift happening in spiritual development - one that moves away from blind following toward conscious choice. Rather than being told what to do, we're being invited to tune into something far more sophisticated: the GPS of our own soul. Like any navigation system, it offers routes and suggestions, but the choice of which path to take remains entirely ours. The conversation reveals why the old model of master-disciple relationships is evolving. No longer are spiritual teachers taking karmic responsibility for their students' choices. Instead, they're offering opportunities and truth, then stepping back to let each person discover their own authentic path. This isn't spiritual abandonment - it's spiritual maturation. Perhaps most intriguingly, the discussion touches on "occult blindness" - the idea that we're spiritually protected from seeing too much too fast. Like a fuse protecting electrical equipment from overload, this natural safeguarding allows us to grow at a pace we can actually handle. The goal isn't to see everything at once, but to develop the capacity to hold increasing levels of light and love. The bottom line? True obedience isn't about following someone else's rules. It's about responding to the call of life itself - and that call always sounds like love. Meditation Mount and HeartLight Productions are pleased to present Musings from the Mount – a weekly podcast with host Joseph Carenza and guests in conversation exploring a range of topics drawn from the Ageless Wisdom teachings. New episodes every Monday. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider donating at MeditationMount.org

Send us a textThe first New Moon of Summer 2025 isn't here to whisper — it's here to initiate. In this soul-stirring episode, IAYAALIS decodes the deep spiritual power of the Cancer New Moon happening June 25th and why it's a divine ignition point for your next level. From ancestral healing to intuitive upgrades, this moon is more than a vibe — it's a sacred womb of rebirth.You'll receive: ✨ A mystical astro breakdown ✨ Simple moon rituals + spiritual steps ✨ Reflective journal prompts ✨ A calming guided meditation ✨ A powerful call to action for those ready to walk The Way of The OracleIf your spirit is stirring, this episode is your sign. The Supernal Mystery School (SMS) is calling — and this is just the beginning.Support the show

July is an incredibly potent and transformative month, acting as both a transitional period and a powerful frequency portal. You might experience moments of confusion, but these are often signs of a sacred initiation, guiding you through a profound shift. This month amplifies the themes of 2025, a 9 universal year in numerology, signifying endings and drastic, dynamic change. Consider what's being stripped away in your life, allowing you to resonate more deeply with your soul essence. Old contracts and conditions that no longer serve your highest good are dissolving. Actionable Wisdom for July: - Prioritize Solitude: Create dedicated time for inner reflection and connection. - Practice Self-Care: Engage in activities that rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. - Listen to Your Body: Pay close attention to its responses, especially with the heightened energies. - Trust the Dissolving Process: Release what no longer serves you with grace. - Embrace Stillness: This is your anchor amidst the energetic shifts. - Connect with Your Soul: Your inner wisdom and guides are your strongest allies. July itself is a 7 universal month in numerology. The combination of the 9-year and 7-month energy creates a powerful "hermit" archetype. Solitary time is crucial for receiving "aha" and expansive moments. This doesn't mean isolating yourself, but rather consciously creating daily space to go within and rejuvenate. Remember to connect with your soul, your intuition and spirit guides are powerful sources of communication during this time. Key Astrological Dates for July (Part 1): July 4th: Neptune Stations Direct in Aries – This signifies an actionless initiation, where deep inner movement occurs even when you feel still. July 4th: Venus Enters Gemini – This transit brings a playful, flirty energy to love and relationships. It encourages creativity and a willingness to let your desires change. July 7th: Uranus Enters Gemini – Expect a profound upgrade to the collective nervous system and a significant surge of energy. Stillness and self-care are paramount to avoid feeling overwhelmed. July 10th: Full Moon in Capricorn (4:37 PM ET) – This powerful full moon illuminates what burdens and responsibilities you might be carrying that were never truly yours. This is also an excellent time to revisit your long-term vision (5-10 years) and ensure your daily routines align with your desired legacy. Ready to embrace the transformative energies of July? What aspects of this forecast resonate most with you? Send us an email Podcast@SoulSessions.me Additional Resources: 2025 Astrological Forecast with Hannah’s Elsewhere 2025 Numerology and Astrology Guidebook Send Amanda a DM: @SoulPathology or Email: Podcast@SoulSessions.meFollow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulpathology/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gateway Podcast – Barbara DeLong – Are Giants A Myth or Reality? Date: June 24, 2025 Episode: 82 Discussion: Giants Myth or Reality? About Tim: Barbara has been a seeker of the mysteries of spirituality and a practitioner for over half a century, at least that's what she'll admit to. During that time, she has become an internationally known podcast host on her show, Night-Light Radio, an author, artist, lecturer, ordained minister, and documentarian. She painted the Cosmic Deck of Initiation, a hand-painted deck of Mandala Oracle cards to be used for private divination and spiritual growth, and wrote the handbook, How to use the Cosmic Deck of Initiation. Her website, Barbaradelong.com is a teaching site combining personal information and a plethora of spiritual material, intended to supply insight and light, laughter, and love for all those seeking their own personal pathway within the spiritual spheres. Website: https://barbaradelong.com/ Host: CL Thomas C.L. Thomas travels widely every year as a fine arts photographer and writer exploring various afterlife research, OBEs, metaphysics, folklore, and lectures at events. C.L. does "Spirit" art on request. She is the author of the haunting memoir "Dancing with Demons" and the acclaimed historical-fiction novel “Speaking to Shadows”. C.L. is the creator and host of The Gateway Podcast & Small Town Tales Podcast. She has written many articles and maintains a blog on legends, folklore magic, and paranormal stories. Currently, she resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her beloved Golden Retriever and Maine Coon cat. www.clthomas.org Follow CL on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram: / author_cl_thomas EERIE EXPEDITIONS MAGAZINE www.eerieexpeditionsmagazine.com

JPMorgan's analyst initiated coverage of Wynn Resorts (WYNN) with an overweight rating and $109 price target. With that firm's call in mind, Rachel Dashiell breaks down the technical patterns taking place on the gaming stock. She indicates a possible cup and handle formation is taking place, looking at price coiling forming a triangle between $85-$89. On a longer-term chart, she highlights a resistance area around $95.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Is it burnout… or are you being initiated into your next level?In this raw, honest episode, I'm unpacking the collective burnout so many spiritual entrepreneurs, coaches, and service providers are feeling in 2025 and what it really means.This isn't just exhaustion. This is a sacred invitation to burn down what no longer fits, and rebirth your truest, boldest, most magnetic self.I share my own experience with deep burnout in 2024 how it cracked me open, stripped me of everything I thought I had to be, and initiated me into the powerful business model, identity, and lifestyle I now teach. If you're questioning your path, your purpose, or if entrepreneurship is even for you anymore… this one's for you.We're not talking surface-level self-care. We're talking nervous system regulation, shadow work, and rebuilding a business that actually honors your energy, cycle, softness, and sacred ambition.

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USBuy Grow kit: https://modernmushroomcultivation.com/This Band willl Blow your Mind! Codex Serafini: https://codexserafini.bandcamp.com/album/the-imprecation-of-animaHe doesn't offer therapy.He offers amputation—of illusion, of ego, of everything that keeps you from the truth.Vicente Alonso is not here to fix you.He's here to dismantle you—quietly, precisely, without apology.Trained in Gestalt, but tempered by a decade in the shadow of Dr. Claudio Naranjo,Vicente doesn't guide with words.He hunts with presence.Ibogaine is not a tool in his hand.It's the blade he honed on his own soul.Meditation made him still.Suffering made him exact.Now he moves like a sniper through the psyche—tracking trauma through breath, memory, and myth.As co-founder of AH-Samatā and director of IbogaQuest,he's built a method where neuroscience kneels before the sacred,and therapy becomes ritual dissection.This isn't healing.It's psychic surgery under candlelight.No anesthesia. No escape.This is Vicente.Step in only if you're ready to die to who you were—and live like the wound never lied.https://www.ibogaquest.com/ Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USCheck out our YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPzfOaFtA1hF8UhnuvOQnTgKcIYPI9Ni9&si=Jgg9ATGwzhzdmjkgGrow your own:https://modernmushroomcultivation.com/This Band Will Blow Your Mind: Codex Serafinihttps://codexserafini.bandcamp.com/album/the-imprecation-of-anima

• Promo for Jeff's Bagel Run and Summer of Sips drinks • Use #TDBagel for monthly giveaways • Show opens from the Just Call Mo Studio • Savannah Boan joins in-studio, plays Deadpool pinball, shares disco aunt story • Talks Chirag, South Carolina roots, and jumping a train to get to work • Addresses fan misconceptions about past absences—just scheduling, no drama • Wildlife influencer and Gatorland rep discusses needing credit in conservation • Dan jokes about craving credit like his dad; influencer culture toxicity discussed • Savannah blocks trolls to avoid bandwagon hate; Dan never blocks • Savannah meets Tom & Dan fans at Gatorland, praises niche wildlife creators • Girl becomes cicada influencer; cicadas vs. toxic lubber grasshoppers clarified • Savannah named official Tom & Dan wildlife correspondent • Fans fabricate drama between her and Chris Gillette; they made joint video to clarify • Savannah gets strange DMs; impersonated online by teen scammer feeding fake gators • Legal action taken; catfishing dangers highlighted • Recognized at LAX; has met celebs through reptile work • Praise for Steve Irwin's no-gimmick fame; Savannah's voice and tattoos make her stand out • Grew up around monster trucks; dad built Carolina Crusher • Ran away at 16 to work as Cinderella; ended up partying with Billy Idol • Shares awkward Nick Swardson encounter and better meeting with TJ Miller • Treats celebs like regular people; most aren't that weird • Presented croc talk to Aussie scientists, forced them to take selfies • Sees herself as bridge between science, zoos, and public • Push to make conservation engaging and accessible • Mentions viral gator dummy video and Gatorland Global travels • Visited Australia, Jamaica, Cuba, Belize, Mexico; missed India trip due to COVID • South Africa trip included rhino dehorning and friend Dingo's death by snakebite • Rhino horns removed via helicopter-assisted vet crew; antiseptic and tags applied • Explains wild dogs' gruesome hunts and lion mating patterns • Lions tranquilized with baited zebra for contraceptives and blood work • Rhino and lion work brought staff to tears; sacrifice explained • Initiation involved drinking elephant dung water with venomous death adder nearby • Close elephant encounter; kicked beer can nearly provoked it • Savannah values rare access to behind-the-scenes wildlife work • Gatorland audience fades if crocs not involved; one panther there hates her • Story of wild gator leaping into a tree for birds • Modern humans are soft compared to wild animals in constant survival mode • Vote for Gatorland as Best Theme Park in Orlando Weekly • JustCallMoe.com promo and upcoming Cimarron Skateway event • Savannah's close inyala encounter at lodge; laid next to her, ate TP, watched TV • Contracted African tick bite fever; symptoms appeared back in U.S. • Got botfly from Cuban tree rat; missed its emergence on camera • Talk on authenticity in wildlife media; Bear Grylls faked past survival content • Dangerous boat encounter with hippos; they walk riverbeds and kill more than crocs • Raised pet hippo story ends in tragedy; maturity turns animals aggressive • Savannah balances kid-friendly content with high-risk animal work • Marine Corps background and past goal of air traffic control • Struggles of influencer life—millions of views but under a million subs • Running a show or channel requires nonstop work behind the scenes • Tom's family trip to Sweden; Savannah recalls chaotic Times Square • Drew Barrymore show visit; connected more with Ross Mathews • Some newsrooms felt hostile; entertainer mode helps smooth tension • Praises Orlando and Florida for supporting weird local talent • Cuba is her favorite place; Northern Australia is a close second • Crocodiles are more dangerous than gators; Australia's wildness fascinates her • Australians question trips to NT unless for crocs; she loves the remoteness • Got lost finding the studio; invited to return anytime ### **Social Media:**   [Website](https://tomanddan.com/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) | [Facebook](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) | [Instagram](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) **Where to Find the Show:**   [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/) **The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1:**   [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) **Exclusive Content:** [Join BDM](https://tomanddan.com/registration) **Merch:** [Shop Tom & Dan](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/)

Quitting drinking can be met with fear, doubt, anxiety and all the worries about who we are going to become and what our life is going to be. This is 100% normal and every. single. person. across the board feels this way.However, what quitting drinking ACTUALLY is is a profound initiation process into becoming the version of yourself you've always dreamed of. A more whole, complete, powerful, soverign, successful, loving, present and embodies version of yourself.One that has the capacity to truly go out and fulfill his/her potential.Ask yourself this, would you be willing to make a few small sacrifices so that you could walk a path forward towards living your dreams? If the answer is yes, SDC will guide you and show you how.If you want to finally start doing the work and get access to a comprehensive, step-by-step program that is holistic and helps you begin healing, growing and transforming yourself from the inside out, I encourage you to visit www.thestopdrinkingcoach.com and join the new SDC program.Thank you to everyone who has been listening and supporting along the way. I hope you find exactly what you need in this episode to kickstart your personal journey to freedom!The Stop Drinking Coach is a PROACTIVE sobriety coaching system that focuses on helping you optimize Mind, Body, Spirit & Neurochemistry to help you stop drinking alcohol through a neuroscientific and trauma informed lens. If you're ready to follow a proven system to help you stop and finally step into the next chapter of your life visit www.thestopdrinkingcoach.com, fill out an application and join my private community where you'll get access to a proven system, accountability, community, tools and resources to transform your life.--If you received value from my podcast, please subscribe and leave a 5 star review. There are millions of people suffering in silence and your small gesture will help this reach the person who needs it. If you think my podcast would help anyone you know, please share it with them.Thank you for listening.#stopdrinking #quitdrinking #sober #alcoholism #sobercurious--To work with me directly to quit drinking and transform your life, visit: www.thestopdrinkingcoach.com and fill out an application for coaching.Connect with me:TikTok: @stopdrinkingcoachInstagram: @thestopdrinkingcoachWebsite: www.thestopdrinkingcoach.comEmail: Support@thestopdrinkingcoach.com

We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Baptism, specifically how we celebrate the sacrament and the different elements that must always be present in Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that while infant Baptism has become the “form in which this sacrament is usually celebrated,” post-baptismal formation and instruction is necessary in order for the full flowering of the graces received in the Sacrament of Baptism. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 1229-1233. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Ashley Turner, LMFT — licensed psychotherapist, psychedelic therapist, and founder of the Metamorphosis Mentorship — to explore menopause as a sacred, psycho-spiritual initiation.Ashley shares her own journey through postpartum, perimenopause, and a Dark Night of the Soul — a season of identity loss, spiritual reckoning, and ultimately, radical rebirth.Together, we go beyond the physical symptoms to name the deeper truth of this time: a dismantling of old identities, a reclamation of feminine power, and an awakening into embodied leadership.Inside this conversation:The truth about perimenopause, menopause + postmenopauseWhy hormone therapy (HRT) saved Ashley's life — and what she wants all women to knowWomb grief, hysterectomy trauma + healing our second chakraReclaiming feminine identity after the loss of cycle, libido, or societal “value”Why unhealed wounds from our Maiden years resurface at midlife — and how to meet them with graceHow psychedelic therapy is transforming personal healing and intimate partnershipThe rise of the wise woman — and why it matters now more than everThis is for the woman in the threshold. The one who knows something deeper is calling.Learn more about Ashley at ashleyturner.orgJoin my free Women's Wisdom Circle — a nourishing space for communityFire and Soul is a top 1% podcast for seekers, truth-tellers, and soul-led women awakening to who they really areFire and Soul is sponsored by LOTUSWEI: Flower essences are liquid infusions of wildflowers that carry the bioenergetic imprint of the plant's life force. Unlike essential oils, they have no scent but work on an energetic level to shift your state of mind and enhance well-being. Used consistently, flower essences support personal growth, balance emotions, and help you tap into your full potential—especially in times of stress and fatigue. Get 10% off with code FIREANDSOUL at LOTUSWEI.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) can steam roll your life. Hear how dermatologist Dr. Oanh Lauring and patient advocate Jordan Hicks overcame the challenge of recognition to treating this rare form of psoriasis. GPP is far more than just psoriasis. Recognition of this form of psoriasis with a unique cytokine presents challenges when symptoms are not so apparent and confusing. Join host Alan Simmons as he dives into the diagnosis journey, and treatment from acute to chronic flares with dermatologist Dr. Oanh Lauring, and what it means to live and stand up for yourself with GPP with Jordan Hicks. This episode offers a heartfelt look at life with generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) and the value of standing up for your health. Join GPP Awareness Day in August. Timestamps: ·       (0:00)          Intro to Psound Bytes & guest welcome dermatologist                          Dr. Oanh Lauring and patient advocate Jordan Hicks. ·       (1:08)          Jordan's diagnosis journey with generalized pustular                             psoriasis (GPP). ·       (2:37)          What is generalized pustular psoriasis and Dr. Lauring's                         first encounter with GPP. ·       (8:00)          How GPP is different from plaque psoriasis but they can                      coexist together. ·       (9:53)          Treatment of acute GPP flares vs ongoing flare                                         management. ·       (12:29)       The impact of GPP on Jordan's life. ·       (13:22)        How to support those who live with GPP in the clinic                             setting and their mental health. ·       (15:24)        Tips for working with other specialists in management                         of  GPP. ·       (17:30)        Feelings associated with being diagnosed with GPP. ·       (20:43)        Being a self-advocate is important to your healthcare                             journey. ·       (22:18)        If you have GPP, you are not alone. Initiation of GPP                              Awareness Day. 4 Key Takeaways: ·       Diagnosis of generalized pustular psoriasis can take time given its confusing presentation in the early stages but can shift rapidly to urgent care when in the acute phase of the disease. ·       Generalized pustular psoriasis and plaque psoriasis are distinct forms but can coexist together. 50% of patients with GPP also have plaque psoriasis. ·       The impact of living with GPP is significant and finding support from those who understand, including health care providers, is critical to treating and coping with the disease. ·       If you have GPP be a strong advocate for your health and your self-worth. Your symptoms are valid and you deserve to be heard. Guest Bios: Dr. Oanh Lauring is a board-certified dermatologist in private practice at Lauring Dermatology where she provides the utmost care and expertise for patients with serious skin diseases such as psoriasis that impact the skin, scalp, hair, and nails. She offers a variety of the latest medical treatments including generalized pustular psoriasis to help her patients achieve a natural and refreshed appearance. Jordan Hicks took her health into her own hands. She moved from a small Texas town to Las Vegas in order to obtain care for her generalized pustular psoriasis or GPP. Once there she found her community and learned to speak up for herself and others. Jordan and her dog have been active advocates for GPP and Psoriasis ever since. Resources: Ø  Find Support through GPP Circles and others who understand what it means to live with GPP https://www.psoriasis.org/gpp-circles/   Ø  Join us to create awareness for the first GPP Awareness Day August 13, 2025. Request your tool kit.     https://www.psoriasis.org/gpp-toolkit/

This week we're breaking down Initiation, our journey begins now. This episode can really only be defined as "the works", we get introduced to Pretzel Day, Schrute Farms, and Mose and we're going to talk about them all. We check in at Stamford and that squeaky chair and a fun Jim-Pam background catch. Then we explore Stanley's love of Pretzel Day and the unexpected bond between him and Michael. Finally, we are joined by two of the best in the biz, BJ Novak and Rainn Willson, to get the inside scoop on all those iconic Ryan, Dwight and Mose moments from this episode. We hope you don't crash too hard after this episode.  Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Episode Transcript To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this initiating episode I will be talking with Micho Frost, a Projector man from Denmark.   We cover topics on source, trial and error, consecutive determination, astrology, cross of tension, defined ego's, powered projectors, individual and centering circuit, jovianism, bardo, cosmology, fanatacism, water trines, victim mode, distorting reality, chiron and more.   Micho is a 3/6 ego Projector with the Channel of Initiation.  He studies Astrology and Human Design.   Some of his teachers he recognizes are - Claus Houlberg  Noel Tyl  Kathy Rose Chris Brennan Michael de Baker    You can find Micho - https://www.instagram.com/micho.frost/   You can find Sam - https://www.samzagar.com/ https://www.instagram.com/samzagar/  https://www.youtube.com/@SamZagarHumanDesign   

In this episode, I'm joined by Jutta Niala, Isis Ka®️ Practitioner, channel, and founder of a soul-led Mystery School in. Jutta shares her deeply transformational journey walking the priestess path and embodying the divine feminine, guided by Goddess Isis.   We dive into what it truly means to be a priestess, to hold the energy of Goddess Isis in your body, and to serve from a space of soul-deep devotion. Jutta opens up about her powerful rebirth, the sacred journey, and how surrendering into her next-level version awakened gifts she didn't even know were waiting.   You'll also hear how Jutta's offerings, including the ISIS Ka®️ activations and her program, were divinely channeled and supported by a spiritual council of goddesses and star nations.   Find Jutta's Instagram here: @juttaniala And learn more info about her here: https://www.juttaniala.com/  

"Mystic Maya: Journey of Initiation," is a cinematic masterwork that unveils the ancient wisdom of the Maya. Prepare to be captivated, challenged, and forever changed by this extraordinary exploration of esoteric knowledge.Step into a hidden realm beyond the pyramids as this captivating documentary unravels the truth about these enigmatic structures, intertwining the sacred initiation rites of the Maya, Egypt, and modern Western Esoteric Mystery schools. Prepare for a mesmerizing journey that challenges your perception of history and illuminates profound connections between diverse esoteric traditions."Mystic Maya" unlocks the secrets of pyramids, revealing their purpose as catalysts for personal transformation and global change. Featuring intimate interviews with Mayan lineage holders, esteemed Western Esoteric authors, and renowned experts, "Mystic Maya" reveals the once-veiled knowledge and illuminates the hidden dimensions of world history. Experience a transcendent journey that awakens curiosity and invites you to embark on your own path of initiation.Douglas Beechwood is a filmmaker with extensive experience in Commercial/Documentary and Live event production. He studied Fine Art and Photography at the University of Colorado and has immersed himself in the study of world religions for over three decades.Notably, Douglas served as Editor for "Yangsi: Reincarnation is Just the Beginning," a documentary following the life of renowned Buddhist Lama Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche for close to twenty years, from his coronation at age three to his graduation as an empowered Tibetan teacher. Additionally, he served as Production Manager, TD, and finish editor for all three seasons of the New Mexico PBS series entitled "Ageless Living."Douglas worked for twelve years as the Technical Director and Production Manager for the prestigious Festival of Faiths in Louisville, KY, which brings together faith leaders from diverse backgrounds from Native America, Judaism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism for a multi-day theatrical livestream conference. His efforts helped grow the Festival of Faiths from a small local event into a world-renowned happening that continues to engage the viewership of many millions.His spiritual journey embraces practices in Christianity, Native American beliefs, Western Esoteric Mystery Schools, and the profound teachings of Dzogchen Buddhism. Douglas further works as the media coordinator for the worldwide outreach of Tsoknyi Rinpoche's humanitarian activities through the Pundarika Foundation USA, which involves producing Buddhist retreats and secular mindfulness programs, as well as the support of Buddhist schools and nunneries in Nepal and Tibet.Free viewing, https://www.mysticmayamovie.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

In the bleak shadows of a fractured world, duty doesn't end when the mission is over—it only evolves. As the mysterious Albedo Administration deploys its most unflinching operatives, one seasoned enforcer is handed an unexpected task: to guide a fledgling warrior through her first trial. But beneath the surface of their assignment, hidden threats stir, alliances are tested, and survival hinges on instincts honed in blood. Join Drew Blood for a gripping return to Gray Walker's Homunculus universe—a world where loyalty, identity, and danger are never what they seem. To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DrewBlood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DrewBlood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Professor AG opens the Akashic Records for you & shares a joyful message from our beloved Unicorn deck! She also sprinkles in divine downloads from her own journaling practice, reminding us of the sacred power of presence and the beauty of being fully in the now. In this heart-led episode, we explore what it means to connect with your Higher Self, embrace your authenticity, and navigate life's twists with grace and self-love. AG invites you to detach from outcomes, honor your unique path, and remember the magic that's already alive inside of you.   Keywords: Akashic Records, higher self, initiation, vulnerability, presence, self-love, personal growth, authenticity, magic, accountability   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  How To Read The Akashic Records Course:  https://anna-grace-newell.mykajabi.com/offers/PfVmbYFN/checkout   AG's newsletter for more info on readings:  https://www.annagracenewell.com/newsletter   AG's free grounding meditation: https://aguniversitypod.gumroad.com/l/groundingmeditation?layout=profile   AG's Book Club (book linked here) https://amzn.to/3JxyOEE AG's Energetic Protection Courses + Free Shower Prayer! https://aguniversitypod.gumroad.com/   AGU's Course ~ How to Read Angel Cards: AG teaches you how she connects with her oracle deck to pull cards for readings!  https://aguniversitypod.gumroad.com/l/angelcards AG's Energetic Protection Courses: https://aguniversitypod.gumroad.com/   AG's free grounding meditation: https://aguniversitypod.gumroad.com/l/groundingmeditation?layout=profile   —----- AG's newsletter for more info on readings:  https://www.annagracenewell.com/newsletter   What is AGU? After launching an energy work practice rooted in the Akashic Records, AG uncovered so much information that she needs the world to hear! It's her duty and personal mission to help people get in touch with their intuition and energetic gifts, and ultimately become the brightest and boldest version of themselves! This is your official acceptance letter: WELCOME TO AG UNIVERSITY! AG's Energetic Protection Courses: https://aguniversitypod.gumroad.com/ AG's Book Club: https://www.amazon.com/shop/annagracenewell/list/WD6VUBYE1HFC?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfannagracenewell  Sign up for the newsletter if you are interested in doing a reading with Anna Grace, or learning more about her energy work practice. Sessions will ONLY become available here - her booking link will never be shared on any other platforms: https://www.annagracenewell.com/newsletter If you aren't already - you can connect with AG on Instagram and TikTok: @annagracenewell on all platforms! XO  

Ever sat on the couch knowing you “should” do something… but just couldn't? Welcome to the ADHD task initiation struggle. It's real—and no, it's not laziness.In this episode, we dive into:What task initiation actually is (hint: it's an executive function)Why starting can feel impossible for ADHDers + AutisticsThe brain science behind motivation, dopamine, and urgencyEmotional blocks like fear, shame, and perfectionismSimple, ADHD-friendly tips to finally get moving (without needing willpower!)From micro-steps to dopamine rewards, we're breaking it all down so you can stop spiraling and start… well, starting.This Episode's Resources: The Ultimate Guide to ADHD and Task Initiation Watch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokAG 1 by Athletic Greens

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Today's Life Question comes from K. Lynn, who asks, when Michael teaches that we are to be “initiated into The Law of the Universe,” what does that mean?  For practical spiritual insight and encouragement regarding your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding of world events, submit your Life Question of the Week to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com, and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: -Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and -NutriRise, the makers of Michael's AdaptoZen product line, a few of which include: -Superfood Greens: https://nutririse.com/products/greens-superfood  -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds    -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder  

Part 2 of the Catechism—the Second Pillar—is about “how we worship” through the Liturgy and the sacraments. Fr. Mike sits down with Bishop Andrew Cozzens to discuss the significance of the way we worship God and how Jesus meets us in the sacraments. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.