Podcasts about Journaling

Send us Fan MailIn the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to lose track of the myriad thoughts that swirl inside us. Often, it's not until we take a moment to sit quietly with our thoughts that we begin to untangle them. For me, sitting down with my Bible, journal, and pen is a sacred ritual that reveals so much about my inner world. It's as if journaling shakes my thoughts loose, allowing them to separate and unravel secrets within me, revealing what truly bothers me.Lets pause and think about that! Check out my new Quiet Quest Guided Jounaling Series on Amazon and my Private Jounaling Group--Quiet Quest: https://www.skool.com/quiet-quest-bible-journaling Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you!For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.netI'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the conversation via my blog at www.patlayton.net PLUS my  IG REELS https://www.instagram.com/patlayton/reels/Find DEEPER DIVE Pause notes and LOTS OF FREE RESOURCES here. Again! Thank you for Pausing with me! 

Send us Fan MailBe a part of the Calling Table sessions by clicking here.Years ago I sat with my journal and wrote out a dream life. Studio lights. A red coat. My hair curled just enough. My real life that day looked nothing like it. A marriage under strain, money pressure, and a rental home we lived in because someone had tried to burn ours down.I wrote a life I had no evidence for. Not one shred. Then recently, in the middle of interviewing a woman for the Calling Table, it hit me. I was sitting inside that journal entry and had not even noticed.In this episode I share what most women miss. God rarely answers the prayer the way you drew it. You wrote studio lights, He gave you a mic. You wrote red coat, He gave you a voice. The pain you were in was not a disqualifier. It was the ground the prayer grew out of.If you are writing pages that have no evidence yet, hear me. You are not delusional. You are prophetic. Keep writing. Keep praying. Keep showing up on the Mondays that feel like nothing. One day you look up and you are already standing in it.Come see your own journal entry start to become real at the next Calling Activation Study on October 14. We go from your calling to your story to the path where the right people find you. Link in the show notes.New here? Subscribe on YouTube, and share this episode. That is how the right woman gets in the room.Register Click HERE:  The Calling Activation Study; Discover the Story That Connects Your Calling to the People You're Meant to Serve.To be a guest on the Calling series:  https://theresacroft.com/your-seatHome TheresaCroft.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/theresacroftFacebook: https://Facebook.com/theresamcroftYouTube: https://YouTube.com/@theresacroftMore Podcast Episodes on Apple and Spotify

In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla sits down with Cheryl Sutherland, founder of PleaseNotes, for a conversation about journaling, self-trust, confidence, and learning to pay attention to what we actually need.Cheryl shares why she once considered herself a “journaling hater,” how journaling can help us recognize patterns and make clearer decisions, and why the words we use with ourselves matter more than we may realize.Carla and Cheryl also talk about the very real overwhelm educators carry, the pressure to be everything to everyone, and what can happen when we acknowledge that something isn't working instead of continuing to push through it.And Carla makes a commitment during the episode: 30 days of journaling. Listen in, then join her for the experiment.TranscriptCHERYL SUTHERLANDCheryl Sutherland is a speaker, author, and founder of PleaseNotes, a Toronto-based personal growth brand offering guided journals, planners, and affirmation cards for confidence, clarity, and self-trust. She also works as a facilitator and mindfulness speaker for corporate clients, ERGs, and HR teams, with a background spanning banking, sales, and business coaching. She has run four successful Kickstarter campaigns and has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, InStyle, HuffPost, CBC, and Inc. She is passionate about helping people build self-trust through journaling and reflection. LINKSWebsite: PleaseNotes & cherylsutherland.comInstagram: PleaseNotes / Cheryl SutherlandTikTok: Cheryl SutherlandAffirmations in Abundance: LinkMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODETiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le CunffIf You Want to Change the World, Start Off by Making Your Bed - William McRaven, US Navy AdmiralSEE CHERYL LIVECheryl will be speaking at the ECE Entrepreneur Experience on November 14, 2026. www.carlatheece.com/ece-entrepreneur-experience 30 DAYS OF JOURNALINGCarla is taking Cheryl's advice and turning journaling into an experiment: 30 days of showing up and seeing what happens.Want to join her? Tag @carlatheece and Cheryl/PleaseNotes on Instagram so you can do the 30 days together.SUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more ECEs who are in the thick of it!. Thanks for tuning in to The Everything ECE.  See you next week!CONNECT WITH CARLAEmail Newsletter: ⁠⁠Click Here⁠ Website: carlatheece.comInstagram: @carlatheece

"Es gibt da etwas, das dir deinen Weg weist, wenn du hinhörstund es zulässt. Etwas, das weiß, was jetzt für dich dran ist und Sinn macht. Wann es an der Zeit ist zu bleiben oder zu gehen. Abzulegen oder zu integrieren. Inne zu halten oder loszulegen. Das ist dein individueller (Lebens-)rhythmus." (...Podcast-Auszug)Folge 91 von "time to re.connect" widmet sich den Zweifeln am eigenen Tempo, gesellschaftlichen Normen und Rhythmen, sowie der Entstehung von Glaubenssätzen und innerlichem Druck diesbezüglich. Was passiert, wenn wir uns unser individuelles Tempo erlauben? Wenn wir uns lösen, von "zu jung für", "zu alt für", "zu unsicher" ....Welche Auswirkung hat das auf unsere Lebensqualität?Viel Freude beim Hören! DIVE DEEPER:inner ground. ONLINE PLATTFORM: Dein Gegenpol und Anker im Innen. Es ist ein Raum für deinen Rhythmus und das was in dir reifen möchte. Ein Ort, in dem du dir selbst und deinem Tempo treu bleiben kannst.Wenn du nicht länger gegen dein Tempo arbeiten willst, findest du hier alle Details. ⁠⁠⁠DETAILS FÜR DICH⁠⁠⁠"calm down & connect" Session - DEINE OASE IM ALLTAG. Eine Kombination aus Meditation, Breathwork & Journaling. Jeden 2. Mittwoch Abend | 19:30-20:30. ONLINE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DETAILS⁠⁠⁠⁠< !!Für inner ground. Mitglieder sind diese Session inkludiert und Teil des Abos.!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Begleitung re.connect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - in deinem Prozess der Neuausrichtung. Workshops  | Seminare | Retreats______________________Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠katheart.at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alles Liebe zu Dir -Katharina Fankhauserkatheart - time to re.connect. Psychosoziale Beratung. Mal- und Gestaltungstherapie. Human Design. Achtsamkeit & Breathwork. ____________________DANKESCHÖN, dass du Teil dieser Community bist. Ich freue mich, über deine Podcast-Bewertung via Spotify oder Apple und das Teilen mit deinen Mitmenschen!

Episode Summary Have you ever wanted to change a relationship with someone you love, but had no idea where to begin? In this episode, I'm joined by Tracy Brown, one of my Adult Chair coaches, for a vulnerable conversation about how inner child work, parts work, and speaking from the heart helped her transform her relationship with her father. Tracy shares how she moved through old hurt, resentment, and the story that her dad did not really want to be with her. After working with the younger parts of herself that felt forgotten and not special, she was able to speak her truth without blame, open her heart, and create a completely different outcome than her ego could have imagined. Key Takeaways The ego creates stories when we feel hurt, rejected, forgotten, or not prioritized Stories can make us believe there is only one way someone can prove they love us Parts work helps us identify the younger parts that are carrying old pain Tracy discovered a three-year-old part of herself that felt lonely, sad, forgotten, and not special Emotional release can create more space, softness, and compassion in the body Speaking from the heart is different than speaking from the head or ego Vulnerability invites a different kind of response from the other person When we speak our truth without blame, we create space for deeper connection The ego bases the future on what has happened in the past Staying present allows the outcome to be better than we could have imagined Journaling after inner work helps with integration and deeper understanding Inner child work is ongoing, and younger parts may still need love and attention after a breakthrough Resources from this Episode: The Adult Chair® Coaching Certification: https://theadultchair.com/certification Connect with Tracy Brown: https://coachingwithtracybrown.com Connect with Tracy on IG @reidybrown   MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com Membership: The Adult Chair® Collective https://www.michellechalfant.com/collective  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant

What if the biggest improvements to your health aren't hiding inside another supplement, expensive biohack, or complicated protocol, but in the signals you're sending your body every single day? In this special episode of the SuperLife Podcast, Darin walks through his personal daily routine from the moment he wakes up, explaining not only what he does, but why he does it. From getting outside before touching his phone to morning light, hydration, meditation, breathwork, journaling, cacao, movement, food, and eventually shutting off the breaker to his bedroom at night, Darin breaks down the practices he has built into the rhythm of his life. But this isn't a prescription to copy Darin's routine. It's an invitation to understand the biological signals behind it and build your own. Darin's central idea is simple: food is information, light is information, breath is information. Every input you give your body becomes a set of instructions your cells have to respond to. Drawing from research on circadian biology, hydration, meditation, nervous system regulation, expressive writing, cacao flavanols, resistance training, cardiovascular health, and longevity, Darin explains how simple behaviors compound over decades. The healthiest and longest-lived people he has encountered around the world didn't necessarily follow elaborate protocols. Their health was embedded into a rhythm of light, movement, real food, darkness, and sleep. This is a practical look inside the habits Darin actually uses, and a reminder that your health isn't created by one massive intervention. It's built through the seemingly insignificant decisions you repeat every day. What You'll Learn What Darin does from the moment he wakes up each morning Why he goes outside before looking at his phone How morning light helps synchronize your circadian rhythm and nighttime sleep Why hydration comes before coffee or other stimulants How meditation and conscious breathing can change your relationship with stress Why Darin considers breath one of the fastest ways to influence your nervous system How journaling can help process emotions, gratitude, grief, and mental stress Why cacao has become part of Darin's morning ritual How resistance training and aerobic movement support long-term health Why Darin believes health is ultimately about creating a biological rhythm rather than blindly following someone else's protocol Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:34 – Sponsor: Bite 00:02:49 – What Darin does before touching his phone every morning 00:03:11 – Why your biology is waiting for the signal of morning light 00:03:44 – The purpose behind Darin's daily routine 00:04:12 – Why you shouldn't simply copy someone else's protocol 00:04:37 – Food, light, and breath are information 00:05:06 – How the modern day disrupts your natural biology 00:05:51 – The danger of stacking small "fatal conveniences" for decades 00:06:20 – Why Darin built his life around biological rhythm 00:06:47 – Darin's morning hydration routine 00:07:11 – Why Darin wakes up between 4 and 5 A.M. 00:07:38 – Morning sunlight, no sunglasses, and no screens 00:07:48 – Your body's master circadian clock 00:08:40 – What research says about morning sunlight and sleep 00:09:21 – The cheapest thing you can do tonight for better sleep 00:09:44 – Why Darin drinks water before anything else 00:10:22 – Darin's daily meditation practice 00:10:54 – What research shows about mindfulness, anxiety, depression, and pain 00:11:33 – Sponsor: Fatty15 00:15:14 – Training yourself not to be hijacked by the modern world 00:15:43 – Your breath is the steering wheel of your nervous system 00:16:33 – The five-minute breathing practice that changed mood and respiratory rate 00:17:13 – How conscious breathing can shift your nervous system 00:17:42 – Darin's journaling and gratitude practice 00:18:15 – Journaling through grief after losing his mother 00:18:44 – What expressive writing research reveals about mental health 00:19:17 – Why an unprocessed thought can become physiological stress 00:19:30 – The sequence Darin follows before consuming anything stimulating 00:19:39 – Why cacao is part of Darin's morning ritual 00:20:06 – Darin reveals the cacao project he's developing 00:20:32 – The massive COSMOS cacao study 00:21:36 – Cacao and potential cognitive benefits 00:22:13 – Flavanols, nitric oxide, theobromine, magnesium, and polyphenols 00:22:50 – What to avoid when choosing cacao 00:23:19 – Darin's approach to resistance training 00:23:43 – Why movement doesn't need to be complicated 00:24:19 – Resistance training and longevity 00:24:54 – The powerful combination of strength training and aerobic activity 00:25:17 – Why walking may be one of the simplest longevity tools 00:25:46 – Muscle, blood sugar, myokines, and grip strength 00:26:15 – How injury changed Darin's relationship with training 00:26:51 – Training to experience more of life 00:27:14 – The principle the entire episode builds toward: food is information 00:27:26 – What you've learned from Darin's morning routine 00:27:49 – What Darin eats every day and his nighttime routine 00:28:18 – Continue Darin's complete daily protocol on Patreon Thank You to Our Sponsors: Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "Your health isn't built from one perfect supplement, workout, meal, or morning routine. It's built from the information you repeatedly give your body. Light is information. Breath is information. Food is information. Movement is information. Darkness is information. Every day, your cells are listening to the signals you send them, whether you're consciously choosing those signals or allowing the modern world to choose them for you. You don't need to copy my routine. Understand why these practices matter, listen to your own body, and build a rhythm that works for your life. Because the seemingly insignificant things you do every morning, every afternoon, and every night eventually become your biology." Bibliography/Sources Morning Light Anderson, et al. (2025). Does sunlight exposure predict next-night sleep? A daily diary study among U.S. adults. Journal of Health Psychology . https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39077837/ Silva, et al. (2025). The role of sunlight in sleep regulation: Analysis of morning, evening and late exposure. BMC Public Health . https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-025-24618-8 Meditation, Breath, Journaling Balban, et al. (2023). Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal. 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The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 117(1), 40–52 . https://ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S0002-9165(23)66275-6/fulltext Resistance Training Saeidifard, et al. (2019). The association of resistance training with mortality. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 26(15), 1647–1665 . https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31104484/ Shailendra, et al. (2022). Resistance training and mortality risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 63(2), 277–285 . https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35599175/ Fruit, Nuts, Plant Diversity Aune, et al. (2016). Nut consumption and risk of CVD, cancer, all-cause mortality. BMC Medicine, 14, 207 . Aune, et al. (2017). Fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of CVD, cancer and all-cause mortality. International Journal of Epidemiology, 46(3), 1029–1056 . McDonald, et al. (2018). American Gut. mSystems, 3(3), e00031-18 . Tempeh Effects of fermented soy on cognition in older adults: RCT. (2025). . https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12472887/ Stephanie, et al. (2018). Tempeh consumption enhanced beneficial bacteria in the human gut . https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328100975 Baru Nut Baru almond oil supplementation in hemodialysis patients: RCT. (2021). Clinical Nutrition . https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0965229920303575 de Souza, et al. (2019). Baru almonds increase the activity of glutathione peroxidase in overweight and obese women: RCT. Nutrients, 11(8), 1750 . https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/8/1750 Phenolic and flavonoid content, antioxidant capacity of baru almond. (2021). . https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8181485/ Pumpkin Seeds Dotto, J., & Chacha, J. (2020). Pumpkin seeds as a functional food ingredient. Scientific African, 10, e00575 . U.S. Department of Agriculture. (n.d.). FoodData Central: Pumpkin seed kernels, dried . Avocado HAT: Life's Essential 8 ancillary. (2025). 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Light exposure during sleep impairs cardiometabolic function. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 119(12) . https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2113290119 World Health Organization. (2018). Environmental noise guidelines for the European region . RF-EMF and Sleep Does radiofrequency radiation impact sleep? Double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled crossover pilot. (2024). Frontiers in Public Health . https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1481537/full Loughran, et al. (2005). Mobile phone EMF and human sleep. NeuroReport, 16(17), 1973–1976 . Mohler, et al. (2012). RF-EMF exposure and sleep quality: Prospective cohort. PLOS One, 7(5), e37455 .

What does faithfulness look like when what God asks you to do does not make sense to everyone else?In this episode of the Dear Future Husband Podcast, Christian Bevere sits down with Faith to talk about the moment she felt led by God to begin handwriting the Bible for her future husband while still single. What started as a private act of obedience quickly went viral on TikTok, bringing both encouragement and criticism from people who thought it was “too much.”Together, Christian and Faith talk about preparing for marriage without idolizing it, staying present in singleness, and trusting God with the timing, the person, and the process.Whether you are single, dating, engaged, or learning how to trust God with your future, this episode will encourage you to live with faith and surrender right where you are.We'll be taking a short seasonal break after this episode and will be back with new episodes on October 8th.______________________________DEALS:Use Code "DFH" for 40% off your Good Ranchers subscription here: https://www.goodranchers.com/discount/DFH Stop overpaying for your taxes! Use the Liberatore CPA group: StopIRSPain.comPray while you wait with Future Husband, Present Prayers and trust God with your love story with the Dear Future Husband Prayer Journal. Discover both at www.christianbevere.com.

Journaling is helpful when you need clarity on a relationship problem, a boundary you need to set, on who is to blame, on the dynamics, and more. Watch this video to learn how to journal to get clarity on what is going on and what you should do next in your difficult relationships. Karla Downing's passion is to see individuals, marriages, and families set free from dysfunction, scriptural misunderstanding, and emotional pain personally and relationally. Her Christian relationship advice includes messages, books, and classes that provide practical solutions grounded in biblical truths, bringing balance and clarity to life and relationship issues. She also desires to equip ministry leaders and counselors to reach out more effectively to those struggling with difficult relationships, including abuse.      Website: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMyRelationship YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changemyrelationship Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DmBB9J4sEfw  

Journaling is more than just something for women in rom-coms, it's a practice that has been utilized by many important people throughout history. In our country the journals of the Founding Fathers are full of writings that became the basis of the government we still have today. While your journals might not be the beginnings of a new country, they are still a valuable tool that can help enhance your leadership. Join Greg and me as we discuss the leadership-enhancing power of journaling. Watch the video version of this conversation.  Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens  ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

How Cancer, Crisis, and Setbacks Fueled Tony Ventimiglio's Growth and Giving.Growth doesn't always happen on smooth roads. Sometimes, life shoves us onto rough terrain that tests our character, our attitude, and our willingness to rebuild. On today's Social Chameleon Show, we sit down with Tony Ventimiglio, a man who turned adversity into purpose more than once.Tony's journey started in a working-class neighborhood in Pennsylvania, watching his dad weather layoffs and hard times. He rose through the ranks in finance, rode the mortgage boom, and lost it all in the 2007 crash. When cancer struck in his late 60s, instead of retreating, Tony wrote not one but two books, built a business, and found new meaning in service while enduring treatment.This episode is about navigating the roads we don't choose. You'll hear how Tony found gratitude in small moments, learned to define his own success, and rebuilt after massive setbacks. Whether you're facing your own dirt road or supporting someone on theirs, Tony's honest approach to resilience, mindset, and giving back delivers tools and perspective for anyone looking to grow through hardship and come out stronger.Enjoy the episode!YouTube: youtu.be/ofWPaywMHMA Show Notes: TheSocialChameleon.Show/Tony-Ventimiglio You can listen to the episode on • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Overcast • Pocket Casts • Castbox • Goodpods • YouTube Music • Amazon Music • Audible • Substack • Reddit or your favorite podcast platform.—SOURCESIt's A Glorious Day: A Memoir in Reflections. A raw memoir composed from journal entries written during his Stage 4 cancer battle.(Newest) Glorious Days on the Dirt Road: Reflections Along the Way. Focuses on daily perseverance, faith, and practical resilience.https://tonyvent.com/books-resources.htmlFull source list, 10+ links, and the research behind this episode:https://www.thesocialchameleon.show/Tony-Ventimiglio FURTHER LISTENING103| Reclaiming Life Through Adversity: Risa August's Inspiring Tale of Personal Transformation https://www.thesocialchameleon.show/risa-august/ —

In this episode, we'll explore how to overcome analysis paralysis, decision fatigue, and "overthinking." We'll discuss why these challenges common for people with ADHD, and most importantly, we'll cover road-tested tips and tools that will make your decision-making process far more streamlined. Some key points we'll address: The root causes of ADHD analysis paralysis, including perfectionism, dopamine regulation, and decision fatigue. Overcoming overthinking by adopting a "decide, assess, and adjust" mindset to move forward quickly. Clear decision-making strategies to narrow your options and set firm time limits to stop procrastinating. Leveraging your peak mental clarity window to make important life and business decisions. How to scale big decisions and test them out first before making long-term commitments. Creating a structured daily game plan to minimize decision fatigue for mundane tasks and routines. Using mindfulness, meditation, and time in nature to create greater awareness and process difficult decisions. Essential ADHD management tools like journaling for clarity and mind mapping to visually break down pros and cons. Please note: This episode is from the archives and was originally published on August 10, 2020. FREE PDF: Analysis Paralysis Worksheet: https://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/episode75 ADHD Time and Task Management (Sep 26 & Sep 29): https://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/time-management-workshop-landing-page-sep-2026 FREE RESOURCE: Download the free five-day mini-course at: https://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/minicourse GET THE BOOK: This podcast is an audio companion for the book, "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." Episode Timestamps: (00:00) – Podcast introduction and topics: analysis paralysis, decision fatigue, and overthinking (01:44) – New book launch and ADHD time and task management live online workshop announcements (04:10) – Defining analysis paralysis and its impact on people with ADHD (06:10) – Why hunter types struggle with decisions: perfectionism, fear of mistakes, and dopamine regulation (08:38) – How past pain and trauma unconsciously influence decision-making (09:58) – General decision-making principles: moving forward and realizing most decisions are not permanent (14:01) – The "decide, assess, and adjust" approach (17:57) – Strategy: Clearly state your goal and objective (19:05) – Strategy: Set a time limit and assemble enough information without overdoing it (20:32) – Strategy: Make important decisions during your peak mental clarity window (22:15) – Strategy: Narrow down options and eliminate non-viable choices quickly (23:25) – Strategy: Call in support and get a second opinion from trusted experts (25:02) – Strategy: Scale your decision to test it out before making long-term commitments (28:24) – Strategy: Have a game plan to reduce daily decision-making and conserve willpower (31:31) – Strategy: Use meditation and time in nature to allow your subconscious to process decisions (35:58) – Strategy: Use random choice techniques, like flipping a coin, to avoid getting stuck on minor decisions (37:57) – Anti-procrastination tool: Journaling for clarity and identifying underlying needs (42:32) – Anti-procrastination tool: Mind mapping to containerize information and map out pros and cons (45:38) – Episode wrap-up, free PDF worksheet resource, and workshop reminders Links Mentioned in this Episode: (Workshop) ADHD Time & Task Management (FREE DOWNLOAD) Overcoming Analysis Paralysis Worksheet (PDF) (Episode) Journaling for Clarity (Episode) “Containerizing” Your Life through Mind Mapping and Other Tools Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.

Curious about junk journaling but not sure where to start? In this episode, we're talking all about junk journaling for beginners — what it is, why people love it, and how you can create your own journal without spending a dime. You don't need fancy supplies or an expensive craft stash. We'll share simple, creative ways to get started using free and everyday materials you already have at home, plus ideas to help you make your first junk journal your own. Whether you're completely new to junk journaling or just looking for budget-friendly journaling ideas, this episode will help you get started with less pressure and more creativity.

Varför är alla besatta av journaling just nu? Carin Falk och Fanny Ekstrand dyker ner i den analoga värld som tagit över deras sida av internet och gör en liten tidsresa från 2010-talets bullet journals och pandemi-årens manifestationer till dagens Hobonichi-hysteri, junk journaling, commonplace books och Louise Carmen. Det blir Morning Pages, habit tracking, reading journals, favoritpennor, handstilar och journals som blivit lika mycket accessoarer som anteckningsböcker – men också ett samtal om varför det känns så tillfredsställande att lämna skärmen och återvända till penna och papper. För journaling behöver varken vara snyggt, djupt eller fyllt av storslagna insikter: ibland räcker det att skriva vad man åt, vem man träffade eller vad som irriterade en. Kanske är det just det som är poängen – att lägga märke till sitt eget liv medan det pågår och skapa en analog ”bild för minne” att återvända till senare.

Quelle place donnes-tu à ta créativité au quotidien ?Avec Jeanne, art thérapeute et créatrice du compte Happy Creativity, on s'est posé la question pour inaugurer une série de 3 épisodes ensemble ! D'abord parce que dans notre société actuelle, on nous incite à ne pas développer notre créativité et à la standardiser (l'enfer), difficile de passer à côté. Mais aussi et surtout parce qu'on en a toutes les deux fait notre métier ! On passe nos journées à aider les autres à se connecter à leur créativité : qu'en est-il de la nôtre dans tout ça ?Dans cet épisode, on parle de nos créations d'enfant, d'art thérapie, du monde de l'art, de processus créatif, de doute et de confiance en soi. On te tease aussi le prochain épisode qui parlera... de journaling !Pour suivre Jeanne : https://www.instagram.com/happycreativity_/?hl=frPOUR SOUTENIR LE PODCAST

Hey, it's Katie and I want to welcome you to this special bonus episode. It'll be here for you completely ad-free for the next week so you can get a feel of what it's like to be a PREMIUM member. If you'd like an easy ad-free experience for all of our podcasts - that's over 200 episodes each month, then JOIN PREMIUM today at https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Take a moment to slow down, breathe deeply, and let your thoughts flow onto the page. This calming meditation music is designed to support journaling, reflection, creativity, and emotional processing. Love,

Do you ever look at those "30 Under 30" lists and feel that little pang of regret, that sinking feeling that whispers, "I should have made my mark by now. Maybe I missed my window?" But the truth is, some of the people who make the biggest impact in the world don't do it in their 20s, 30s, or even their 40s. They find their stride after 50 and 60. Why?In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Chad Betz, author of An Authentic Success, for a powerful conversation about redefining success, breaking free from the "sunk cost fallacy," and building a life aligned with your true purpose.With over thirty years of leadership and financial services experience, Chad shares his personal journey from a high-powered but unfulfilling career to one built on intention and meaning. He opens up about his "parking lot moment": a low point in a parking garage where he realized he was helping others achieve their goals at the expense of his own. That realization sparked a transformation that ultimately became the foundation for his book and his coaching practice.Gerald and Chad explore why smart, capable people often stay stuck in careers that no longer fit them, the psychological barriers that keep us clinging to the wrong paths, and how to make "slow pivots" rather than reckless leaps. Chad introduces practical frameworks like the 20 Goals Exercise and the OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) to help listeners gain clarity, build momentum, and take intentional action.They also tackle the difference between being busy and being truly productive, the importance of coaches and mentors, and the power of journaling to capture the "whispers" that often hold life-changing ideas.If you've ever felt like you're running hard but heading in the wrong direction, this episode offers a guide for pausing, reflecting, and realigning with what truly matters.What We Discuss[02:01] Meet Chad Betz[03:51] The inspiration behind An Authentic Success[05:23] Parking garage wake up[06:37] Why smart people stay stuck[08:17] Reinventing after 50[10:10] Lifelong learning and turning experience into an advantage[12:55] Learning from people who have already walked the path[14:20] What happens when you're productive in the wrong direction[15:18] The 20 Goals Exercise and discovering your passion[16:05] Making slow pivots instead of starting over[18:10] Keeping your goals simmering when life gets in the way[20:10] Persistence, resistance, and staying focused[21:08] Why coaches and mentors can help you break through[24:45] Success versus activity[25:05] Why being busy doesn't necessarily mean you're succeeding[27:02] The OODA Loop: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act[28:39 Journaling for clarity and direction[32:09] Finding valuable ideas in the whispers[33:33] Where to find Chad and his workNotable Quotes[04:32] "I was really helping other people achieve their goals at the expense of my own." – Chad Betz[06:01] "I really did feel like a failure even though from the outside I had a good job and things were going well." – Chad Betz[07:32] "We invest so much time, so much effort, so much education, and then we say, 'We can't change.'" – Chad Betz[15:4]7 "The last piece of it, it's the most important piece, you have to take action." – Chad Betz[16:05] "You don't have to quit your job and run off into the sunset, chase your passions." – Chad Betz[19:25] "Just because life gets in the way doesn't mean you have to give up on your goals." – Chad Betz[24:54] "There's a difference between being successful and seeing results compared to just seeing activity and being busy." – Chad Betz [32:13] "Those life-changing ideas aren't screaming at you. They're in the whispers in the background." – Chad BetzResource and LinksChad Betz Website: https://www.anauthenticsuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadcbetz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chadcbetzBook: An Authentic SuccessProductivity Smarts PodcastWebsite - productivitysmartspodcast.comGerald J. LeonardWebsite - geraldjleonard.comTurnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.comScheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonardKiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopmindsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Patreon. Never forget. This week, Jimmy and Larry are preparing for the circus to come to town, clowning around about what actually makes a good art installation, witnessing the sheer power of Dua Lipa in person, it feels like New York Fashion Week is back which is honestly awesome, reading Kai Cenat's journal entries, we're finally wrapping up our U.S. Open coverage (you're welcome) after James spent 16 hours straight on site for the best day of tennis of all time, influencer shaming breaks podcast containment, how do you make small talk with Olympians, Ralph Lauren's secret whiskey, Lawrence went to Scotland and fell in love with the landscape and the people but hated the soda, pissing as the Queen did, Americans are not cut out for Highland games, charming the pants off of royals, and much more.

Cam, JJ, and Vatsal break down why emotional trading is actually a symptom of poor preparation, improper risk sizing, and lack of execution rather than a broken mindset. Full episode + show notes: https://tradingnut.com/33/ Key moments - Emotions are feedback, not your enemy. Trying to eliminate them is impossible; instead, understand what they are telling you about your process [01:49]. - Confidence comes from preparation, not positive thinking. Backtesting and repetition build the muscle memory needed to reduce uncertainty [04:36]. - Risk is often the real psychological problem. If every candle feels threatening, your position size is likely too large [06:47]. - Genuine confidence is earned through evidence and keeping promises to yourself, not motivation [10:37]. - Stop labeling yourself as having a psychological issue. Get to the root cause of your emotions, which is often a fear of stepping out of your comfort zone [15:02]. - Placing a stop loss is not the same as mentally accepting the risk. You must be truly willing to lose that money to trade without emotional suffering [20:38]. - Reading psychology books improves awareness, but awareness alone does not change behavior. Real improvement requires live practice and disciplined execution [23:36]. - Journaling is a must for any serious trader. It acts as a historical record of your growth and highlights your structural strengths and weaknesses [30:18]. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0ftvUL1WrM --- Sponsors BlackBull Markets - 100% deposit bonus & free TradingView. NZ-regulated broker. https://tradingnut.com/go/blackbull/ FTMO - Buy a challenge and we'll help you pass it. https://tradingnut.com/go/ftmo/ --- More from Trading Nut Strategy Vault - Free guest setups organised by method. https://tradingnut.com/go/vault/ TraderZen - Free trade control & mindset app for active traders. https://tradingnut.com/go/traderzen/ Dynamic Traders Club - Free 7-minute rule strategy — mechanical intraday setup. https://tradingnut.com/go/dtc/ --- Educational only - not financial advice. Risk: https://tradingnut.com/disclaimers/ Some links are affiliate partnerships.

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Was it narcissistic abuse, or were you the problem? Why does the fog lift after a divorce, and you still can't trust your own judgment? In this second live therapist Q&A, moderated by Tony's daughter Sydney, almost every question came from someone in the middle of something: a divorce after ten years of marriage, an only child clearing out her late mom's house, a man texting a grieving partner and hearing nothing back, a listener whose therapist of eight years had died. Tony opens with why the brain, a prediction engine that wants certainty now, grabs the nearest story and runs with it. Then he catches himself doing exactly that on air, and leaves it in. In this episode you'll: Reframe "am I the narcissist?" into a question that can get you further: what happened to you in the relationship, and who were you becoming inside it Recognize "making the right mouth sounds," where "You're right, I'm the problem" brings relief for both people, and the effort for change never arrives Use the four pillars of a connected conversation when every issue you raise gets turned back on you Notice the pathologically kind pattern of absorbing blame that was never yours to carry Stay in grief, estrangement, and overthinking without a formula, with a nod to Dr. Joshua Coleman's Rules of Estrangement and a passage from Alex Michaelides' The Fury on the child still waiting inside the adult Tony Overbay is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals and couples untangle emotional immaturity, high-conflict dynamics, and the stories the brain tells in the meantime. If you have a question you didn't get to ask, send it to contact@tonyoverbay.com or through tonyoverbay.com, and there's a good chance Tony opens the next live with it. He also mentions scholarship spots for his revamped Magnetic Marriage course for anyone who was on the live. Please follow Tony on Instagram @virtual.couch on Tiktok @virtualcouch on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tonyoverbaylmft and on Substack https://thevirtualcouch.substack.com/ You can reach out to Tony through his website tonyoverbay.com or by emailing contact @ tonyoverbay.com 00:00 Welcome and Where to Follow 00:48 Mindfully Sick Storytime 03:25 The Messy Middle Theme 05:48 Brain as Prediction Engine 06:21 Jumping to Conclusions Live 09:03 Emotional Maturity and Safety 11:26 Discomfort and Relationship Dynamics 13:57 Live Q&A Begins 14:37 Divorce and Narcissism Question 19:39 Losing Yourself in Marriage 21:38 Journaling and Memory Doubt 23:47 Grief and Cleaning Out House 30:16 Self-Harm and Finding Help 32:15 Always the Problem Partner 34:16 Four Pillars Conversation Tool 37:11 Threats and Boundaries 39:14 Betrayal and Blame Shifting 41:21 Silent Since July Confusion 44:04 Supporting Grief Withdrawals 45:03 Grief Stages Mythbusting 47:15 Interdependence and Reaching Out 49:41 Boundaries and Respect 50:03 Breaking Things Abuse Cycle 51:18 Overthinking and Rumination 52:30 Accountability Versus Change 54:30 Leaving on Your Timeline 57:04 Estrangement and Parent Ego 01:00:46 Validation and Differentiation 01:07:24 Inner Child and IFS 01:13:47 Therapist Loss and Closure 01:16:10 Final Thanks and Next Live

Was it narcissistic abuse, or were you the problem? Why does the fog lift after a divorce, and you still can't trust your own judgment? In this second live therapist Q&A, moderated by Tony's daughter Sydney, almost every question came from someone in the middle of something: a divorce after ten years of marriage, an only child clearing out her late mom's house, a man texting a grieving partner and hearing nothing back, a listener whose therapist of eight years had died. Tony opens with why the brain, a prediction engine that wants certainty now, grabs the nearest story and runs with it. Then he catches himself doing exactly that on air, and leaves it in. In this episode you'll: Reframe "am I the narcissist?" into a question that can get you further: what happened to you in the relationship, and who were you becoming inside it Recognize "making the right mouth sounds," where "You're right, I'm the problem" brings relief for both people, and the effort for change never arrives Use the four pillars of a connected conversation when every issue you raise gets turned back on you Notice the pathologically kind pattern of absorbing blame that was never yours to carry Stay in grief, estrangement, and overthinking without a formula, with a nod to Dr. Joshua Coleman's Rules of Estrangement and a passage from Alex Michaelides' The Fury on the child still waiting inside the adult Tony Overbay is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals and couples untangle emotional immaturity, high-conflict dynamics, and the stories the brain tells in the meantime. If you have a question you didn't get to ask, send it to contact@tonyoverbay.com or through tonyoverbay.com, and there's a good chance Tony opens the next live with it. He also mentions scholarship spots for his revamped Magnetic Marriage course for anyone who was on the live. Please follow Tony on Instagram @virtual.couch on Tiktok @virtualcouch on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tonyoverbaylmft and on Substack https://thevirtualcouch.substack.com/ You can reach out to Tony through his website tonyoverbay.com or by emailing contact @ tonyoverbay.com 00:00 Welcome and Where to Follow 00:48 Mindfully Sick Storytime 03:25 The Messy Middle Theme 05:48 Brain as Prediction Engine 06:21 Jumping to Conclusions Live 09:03 Emotional Maturity and Safety 11:26 Discomfort and Relationship Dynamics 13:57 Live Q&A Begins 14:37 Divorce and Narcissism Question 19:39 Losing Yourself in Marriage 21:38 Journaling and Memory Doubt 23:47 Grief and Cleaning Out House 30:16 Self-Harm and Finding Help 32:15 Always the Problem Partner 34:16 Four Pillars Conversation Tool 37:11 Threats and Boundaries 39:14 Betrayal and Blame Shifting 41:21 Silent Since July Confusion 44:04 Supporting Grief Withdrawals 45:03 Grief Stages Mythbusting 47:15 Interdependence and Reaching Out 49:41 Boundaries and Respect 50:03 Breaking Things Abuse Cycle 51:18 Overthinking and Rumination 52:30 Accountability Versus Change 54:30 Leaving on Your Timeline 57:04 Estrangement and Parent Ego 01:00:46 Validation and Differentiation 01:07:24 Inner Child and IFS 01:13:47 Therapist Loss and Closure 01:16:10 Final Thanks and Next Live

Dr. Jeffrey Gladden shares the full routine he uses to support longevity day to day, from his first hour in the morning to his weekly, monthly, and yearly training priorities. The episode is useful if you want a practical look at how he combines recovery, movement, therapy, and mindset to stay active and sharp.   For Audience Join the other 20,000+ high-performers getting weekly insights on biological reversal, exponential strategies, and Life Energy optimization→ https://start.gladdenlongevity.com/subscribe If you're ready to measure your 60+ biological ages and build a personalized reversal plan, apply for a discovery call here → https://start.gladdenlongevity.com/apply-now   Use code 'Podcast10' to get 10% OFF on any of our supplements at https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/!    Takeaways In this episode, Dr. Gladden explains why he never wakes up to an alarm and instead lets his body set his sleep schedule. He starts his day with thyroid medication, then uses the first 30 minutes for journaling, gratitude, daily goals, and affirmations. He describes music as part of his routine, including picking up the guitar each morning to write, doodle, and release emotional energy. He rotates his exercise instead of repeating the same workout daily, using mountain biking, running, elliptical work, and an elevation training mask to build lung capacity. He emphasizes getting outside as often as possible and treating movement as a daily non-negotiable. He stacks cardio with sauna when possible, often doing both before starting work. He does not begin his workday until 10 a.m., using the morning to train, recover, and mentally prepare for clients and emails. He trains mobility as seriously as cardio and resistance work, including floor work, crawling, burpees, and deep squat practice. He mentions monthly therapies such as plasmapheresis, Eboo, red light, and ozone sauna as part of his longer-cycle routine. He frames longevity as a yearly performance target: stronger, faster, fitter, sharper, and more mobile than the year before. He stresses treating injuries immediately and using regenerative therapies and peptides to reduce downtime and slow the acceleration of aging. He believes many people stop short in training and need to lean into hard effort rather than backing off too early.   Chapters 00:00 - Dr. Jeffrey Gladden's longevity philosophy and "100 is the new 30" 00:34 - Waking without an alarm and starting with thyroid medication 01:04 - Journaling, gratitude, goals, and affirmations to center the day 01:32 - Guitar, songwriting, and creative release as part of the morning 01:58 - Rotating cardio: mountain biking, running, elliptico, and lung capacity work 02:21 - Stacking sauna with cardio and why he delays the workday until 10 a.m. 02:57 - Why self-care comes before work performance 03:25 - Weekly training: resistance work, balance, crawling, burpees, and deep squats 03:54 - Building mobility through floor-based movement and outdoor activity 04:18 - Monthly therapies: plasmapheresis, Eboo, red light, and ozone sauna 04:54 - The yearly goal: outperform last year and treat injuries immediately 05:24 - Why aging requires different training strategies, including peptides 05:49 - Leaning into difficult workouts instead of backing off too early 06:19 - VO2 max testing, progress tracking, and listener call to action   Reach out to us at:    Website: https://gladdenlongevity.com/     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gladdenlongevity/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladdenlongevity/?hl=en     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gladdenlongevity    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5_q8nexY4K5ilgFnKm7naw    

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What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note!SummaryLet me tell you about the top five actions I would take if I just discovered my child was neurodivergent. I emphasize the importance of pausing to process the information, embracing accommodations, documenting progress, taking proactive steps for occupational therapy, and communicating about neurodivergence in a positive and affirming light. TakeawaysPause and process before taking action.Accommodations can make daily life easier.Documenting progress helps recognize growth.Don't wait for referrals; seek occupational therapy directly.Communicate about neurodivergence in a positive way.Links & Resources: Instagram video: how to ask your pediatrician for an OT referral Autistic/ Neurodivergent content creators:LivedexperienceeducatorNeurodivergent_louItsthatparentToren.wolfNeurodivergent_insightsBlackspectrumscholarFidgets.and.friesNeurotatical ~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~ Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist The OT Butterfly InstagramWork with LauraThe Sensory Code BookThe Sensory Code NewsletterA Kids Book About Neurodiversity

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Voices of Courage with Ken D Foster Life Purpose, Intuition, and the New Hollywood with Brianna Brown Keen Ken D Foster sits down with actress, producer and philanthropist Brianna Brown Keen, founder of The New Hollywood and Manifesting Your Mission, for a wide-ranging conversation on finding life purpose, trusting intuition, facing fear, and healing the body and mind. A Show Built Around Life Purpose Ken D Foster opens the Voices of Courage broadcast the way he often does, asking listeners to consider what might still be missing even after they reach a hard-won goal. He tells his audience that the answer, for many people, is a clear sense of life purpose, and that fear is usually the force keeping that purpose from surfacing. Foster explains that without a defined mission, a person tends to end up living everyone else's agenda instead of their own. He then welcomes his guest, actress, producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Brianna Brown Keen, introducing the episode under the title The New Hollywood: Changing Lives With Purpose. Keen immediately connects the title to her own nonprofit, The New Hollywood, which she founded more than twenty years earlier, and the two agree the alignment was unplanned. From the first minutes, the conversation is framed less as a Hollywood career story than as a discussion of mission, intuition and service, setting up everything that follows. From Minnesota Suburbs to Screen Credits Keen describes growing up in the suburbs of Minnesota with no family history in the arts, moving to Los Angeles at nineteen after landing representation, and being told by her parents to sink or swim. She says she never chased fame for its own sake and would have taken a more strategic route if she had, and that acting drew her instead through a love of character and psychology. Over more than 350 film and television credits, she found the work increasingly self-focused compared to theater, which pushed her toward community with other artists who wanted more than a solo spotlight. That search produced The New Hollywood, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and its sister project Manifesting Your Mission, which now includes a coaching practice, a guidebook, a podcast and retreats. Keen tells Foster the organization's current focus is the TNH Accountability Program, which pairs formerly homeless single mothers with schooling grants and mentorship, turning what she calls gifts and hard circumstances into something constructive for others. Journaling, Intuition and Slowing Down Foster and Keen turn to how purpose is actually located day to day. Keen calls herself faith-based in a non-religious sense, describing a still small voice she has learned to trust, and credits her Reiki Master training with sharpening that intuition. She explains the structure of her Manifesting Your Mission guidebook, which walks readers through annual goal-setting, quarterly check-ins on what worked and what did not, and journaling exercises for moving through emotional triggers. Foster shares his own experience nearly passing over Keen's publicity materials before an instinct pulled him back to read them closely, calling it a live example of the intuition they are discussing. He tells listeners he has preached slow down to succeed for years, citing Paramahansa Yogananda's line that stillness is the price of greatness and Leonardo da Vinci's remark that isolation is the price of greatness. Keen agrees that consistency, not motivation, is what most people actually lack once they identify what they want. Facing Stage Fright and Naming Fear The conversation shifts to courage, which Foster defines as an energy that only appears once someone steps into the unknown. Keen answers with her own history of severe stage fright as a middle schooler, so crippling she could not finish a line and was cut from a school play cast as a tree; bullying around age thirteen or fourteen later pushed her back toward performing, and she says the anxiety persisted into her twenties even as a working actress. She frames overcoming it as simply getting repetitions and doing the thing despite the fear, so long as there is no real physical danger. Foster matches the story with his own childhood fear of speaking in front of a room and a memory of standing at the edge of Half Dome in Yosemite while a hiking companion panicked on his behalf. Both agree that naming a fear precisely, rather than staying vague about it, is the necessary first step before anyone can decide to work through it. Health, Healing and Staying Grounded Keen connects purpose to physical health, saying that fatigue and chronic illness are often the real reason people cannot sustain a long-term goal, which is part of why she built the Wellness Babes program with a functional nutritionist around testing, mindset and recipes. Foster responds with memories of grandparents whose rheumatoid arthritis and weight gain slowly took away their mobility, and says he set staying pain-free as a personal life mission, crediting Reiki and a functional-medicine doctor who told him disease progresses through stages, from self-healing to needing a practitioner to needing more. Both hosts argue for combining Western and Eastern approaches rather than choosing one, with Keen citing acupuncture that helped heal her back during a period on disability. Foster mentions witnessing what he describes as roughly two hundred unexplained recoveries at a chapel in Arizona over three years, a claim he offers without further evidence. Keen adds that unmanaged stress and poor boundaries, especially for women, often drive autoimmune illness. Community, Family and Giving Back As the hour closes, Foster and Keen discuss reactivity learned from performing and reality television, and how conflict avoidance through addiction of any kind stalls emotional development. Keen says most of the women in the TNH Accountability Program lack a consistent parental figure and lose the social connections that keep people housed, echoing a San Diego shelter founder Foster once interviewed who told him isolation, not substance use, is the true root of homelessness. Both stress that family, more than clients or colleagues, has been their sharpest teacher. Keen closes by directing listeners to manifestingyourmission.org, wellnessbabes.org and thenewhollywood.org, mentioning her September 19 Pouring Into Yourself retreat in Sonoma, a six-week Wellness Babes transformation program, and an October 2 fundraiser for the nonprofit reachable through faith@thenewhollywood.org. Foster thanks her warmly, mentions a future speaking connection with his wife's Women's Wisdom event in San Diego, and signs off encouraging viewers to subscribe on YouTube so they do not miss future episodes.

Mal so richtig runterkommen: Das versprechen Retreats. Bei Ilaafs Auszeit auf Mallorca hat das auch geklappt. Warum ein Soziologe das Phänomen Retreat trotzdem kritisch betrachtet und wie wir auch zu Hause vom Alltag abschalten können.**********Ihr hört: Gesprächspartnerin: Ilaaf, war zum ersten Mal bei einem Pilates-Retreat auf Mallorca Gesprächspartner: Simon Schaupp, Soziologe an der KU Leuven in Belgien, forscht zu Arbeit, Ökologie und Digitalisierung Gesprächspartnerin: Maren Wiechers, psychologische Psychotherapeutin in München, arbeitet in der Praxis mit Burnout und Erschöpfung bei Patient:innen Autor und Host: Przemek Żuk Redaktion: Friederike Seeger, Mo Lorenz, Celine Wegert, Anton Stanislawski Produktion: Philipp Adelmann**********Quellen:Itzhak, I., & Fuchs, G. (2026). Beyond Om: exploring the link between participants' motivations, retreat experiences, and well-being in yoga tourism. Tourism Recreation Research, 51(3), 831–846.Reeves, T. J., Dyer, N. L., Borden, S., Dusek, J. A., & Khalsa, S. B. S. (2022). “Making it okay”: professionals in high-stress environments construct their understanding of the impact of a yoga-based retreat designed to build resilience. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being, 17(1).Naidoo, D., Schembri, A., & Cohen, M. (2023). Vacation or therapy? Demographics, motivations, and experiences of wellness retreat guests around the world. International Journal of Spa and Wellness, 6(3), 329–342.**********Mehr zum Thema bei Deutschlandfunk Nova:Selfcare am Limit: Warum struggeln wir trotz Yoga, Meditation und Journaling?Lebensverändernd: Warum hinterfragen wir nach Reisen unser Leben?Staycation: Wie bekommen wir Urlaubsfeeling zuhause?**********Den Artikel zum Stück findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .**********Meldet euch!Ihr könnt das Team von Facts & Feelings über Whatsapp erreichen.Uns interessiert: Was beschäftigt euch? Habt ihr ein Thema, über das wir unbedingt in der Sendung und im Podcast sprechen sollen?Schickt uns eine Sprachnachricht oder schreibt uns per 0160-91360852 oder an factsundfeelings@deutschlandradio.de.Wichtig: Wenn ihr diese Nummer speichert und uns eine Nachricht schickt, akzeptiert ihr unsere Regeln zum Datenschutz und bei Whatsapp die Datenschutzrichtlinien von Whatsapp.

What does sensory overload actually feel like for autistic individuals? In this episode of the Autism Family Resource Podcast, Brian Keene sits down with speaker, author, and content creator Lawrence Harris to discuss autism, sensory overwhelm, social connection, emotional regulation, bullying, and identity through Lawrence's lived experiences. Lawrence shares powerful examples of what sensory overload felt like growing up… from loud classrooms and fluorescent lights to overwhelming grocery stores and uncomfortable clothing textures. He also opens up about navigating friendships, masking, confidence, and learning how to better understand himself over time. This conversation offers parents and caregivers a meaningful look into how autistic individuals may experience the world differently… while also reminding families that being different does not mean something is wrong. A thoughtful, honest, and neurodiversity-affirming conversation filled with practical insight and emotional reflection for families supporting neurodivergent children. Topics Covered What sensory overload can actually feel like Clothing sensitivities and sensory overwhelm Autism and emotional regulation Loud environments, grocery stores, and overstimulation Social communication and reading social cues Bullying, masking, and self-acceptance Autism, friendships, and finding connection Strategies Lawrence uses to manage sensory overwhelm Why understanding sensory needs matters for families Supporting autistic children with compassion and acceptance Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Lawrence Harris 01:45 What sensory overload can feel like 06:40 Clothing sensitivities and family misunderstandings 10:20 Autism, friendships, and social communication 21:00 Finding friendships through shared interests 26:20 Different sensory regulation strategies within families 30:35 Lawrence's journey into advocacy and speaking 34:40 "You're not broken" message for autistic individuals Memorable Quote "You're not broken… you just think a bit different… and that's okay." About the Guest Lawrence Harris is an autistic speaker, author, and content creator who shares openly about sensory overwhelm, emotional regulation, confidence, bullying, and personal growth through his lived experiences. Through speaking, writing, and online content, Lawrence helps others better understand autism and neurodivergent experiences in a relatable and empowering way. Instagram: Lawrence C Empowers Instagram Website, books, and resources: Lawrence Harris Website Resources Mentioned Noise-canceling headphones Journaling for emotional regulation Meditation and exercise for stress management About the Host Hosted by Brian Keene, occupational therapist and founder of Pure Hearts Therapy, a neurodiversity-affirming pediatric therapy company providing home-based occupational, speech, physical, and aquatic therapy services throughout Arizona, along with virtual parent coaching and family support. Subscribe & Connect If this episode resonated with you, please consider sharing it with another parent who might benefit from this conversation. Listen and subscribe to the Autism Family Resource Podcast: Autism Family Resource Podcast Explore more resources for families at: Pure Hearts Therapy

In this conversation Naomi Murphy and David Jones are joined by Joseph Millson, actor, writer, filmmaker and singer, currently appearing in The Phantom of the Opera in London's West End. He's also the author of Miller Rose Roberts, a novella that moves between psychological realism and something more mysterious while exploring trauma, memory, identity, love, and recovery. In this conversation, Joseph talks about why creativity matters to wellbeing, how writing became a kind of journaling for him, and why he prefers ambiguity over neat explanations. They also discuss resilience, grief, anger, motherhood, and the role storytelling can play in making sense of painful experience. Key topics In this episode, Joseph argues that creativity is not reserved for artists, because everyone uses creative thinking in some form, from mechanics to doctors to chefs. He shares the “right hand and left hand” idea: one side of life handles rent, family, and responsibilities, while the other side protects creative expression and imagination. Joseph explains why actors often feel the urge to move into writing and directing, because acting is usually interpreting someone else's story rather than telling their own. We discuss how writing, especially journaling, can function as emotional processing even when no one else ever reads it. Joseph describes Miller Rose Roberts as a seven chapter novella built around seven year cycles, with the protagonist revisited at ages 7, 14, 21, 28, and beyond. He shares how the book blends realism with magical realism, including the recurring ringing in Miller's ears that becomes an instruction to walk away. They talk about ambiguity in art and why Joseph prefers not to over explain mental health, grief, or the meaning of Miller's experiences. Joseph reflects on writing female characters, saying he is fascinated by women's experiences and by people who carry pain privately rather than sharing it. The conversation also touches on anger management, emotional numbness, and the idea that people need an outlet for grief and pain instead of suppressing it. Joseph closes by explaining how actors can access deep emotion safely through imagination, scaffolding, and play, without relying on unhealthy emotional recall. Timestamps 00:00 - Introducing Joseph Milson and the themes of creativity and wellbeing 00:37 - Why creative work and day jobs often coexist 01:37 - The “right hand and left hand” model of creative life 03:33 - Why acting is a uniquely difficult art form 04:32 - Writing as mental health support between auditions 05:57 - Creativity as something everyone does 07:47 - Why Signs of Life emerges from struggle 08:13 - How Joseph moved from acting into writing and directing 09:14 - Work and Other Four Letter Words and the value of self-reflection 10:33 - Lockdown, screenwriting, and the start of Signs of Life 11:33 - Grief, kindness, and the idea behind the film 12:58 - Why actors eventually want to tell their own stories 15:41 - Journaling as a form of creative processing 18:42 - Writing from a woman's perspective 22:30 - The caravan park, the name Miller Rose Roberts, and the book's origin 23:55 - Seven year cycles and the structure of the novella 24:49 - Tinnitus, the desert, and the magical realist premise 26:51 - Leaving space for multiple interpretations 29:29 - Grief, psychosis, and privacy as a defense mechanism 30:36 - Anger management and the need for emotional outlets 32:15 - Plant medicine, journaling, and looking at what hurts 33:39 - Writer's block and finding the ending 35:08 - Why Joseph chose to write a novella rather than a full novel 37:02 - Stephen King's influence and Joseph's admiration for novella length 38:12 - Why resilience is hard to explain and impossible to reduce 41:12 - Motherhood, loss, and the book's emotional core 44:08 - The deliberate use of “the mother” as a distancing device 46:46 - Researching the 1980s, cigarettes, and period detail 48:24 - Storytelling as a way of healing and narrating our lives 50:42 - How actors protect themselves when working in deep emotional territory Notable quotes “The mistake are mistake. Something a lot of creatives do is put their creative life over here and everything else over there.” “I believe my creative work is my journaling.” “Art is a question mark.”

On this episode, KP sits down with seasoned worship leader and pastor Keith Elgin. Keith shares his journey through ministry, the power of journaling, and how it inspired his new worship resource, THE WORSHIP JOURNAL. Discover practical insights on deepening spiritual depth and sustaining a heart of worship in leadership. Connect with Keith: Instagram: @keithelgin The Worship Journal (keith's resource): https://theworshipjournal.com/ Keith's website: www.keithelgin.com   +++++ Worshipology with Kurtis Parks is a part of the Worship Leader Magazine Podcast Network. WL Mag exists to equip Spirit-led worship leaders with practical tools, theological insight, and encouragement for the local church. This episode was brought to you by PraiseCharts. If you are a Worship leader or musician, when it comes to leading in church or playing worship music, you need reliable, high-quality music resources. Check out PraiseCharts.com today and see how it can transform your worship ministry!  ++++++++++ To learn more about Kurtis and his book Worshipology: www.worshipologybook.com or www.kurtisparks.com 

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  In this conversation Naomi Murphy and David Jones are joined by Joseph Millson, actor, writer, filmmaker and singer, currently appearing in The Phantom of the Opera in London's West End. He's also the author of Miller Rose Roberts, a novella that moves between psychological realism and something more mysterious while exploring trauma, memory, identity, love, and recovery. In this conversation, Joseph talks about why creativity matters to wellbeing, how writing became a kind of journaling for him, and why he prefers ambiguity over neat explanations. They also discuss resilience, grief, anger, motherhood, and the role storytelling can play in making sense of painful experience. Key topics In this episode, Joseph argues that creativity is not reserved for artists, because everyone uses creative thinking in some form, from mechanics to doctors to chefs. He shares the “right hand and left hand” idea: one side of life handles rent, family, and responsibilities, while the other side protects creative expression and imagination. Joseph explains why actors often feel the urge to move into writing and directing, because acting is usually interpreting someone else's story rather than telling their own. We discuss how writing, especially journaling, can function as emotional processing even when no one else ever reads it. Joseph describes Miller Rose Roberts as a seven chapter novella built around seven year cycles, with the protagonist revisited at ages 7, 14, 21, 28, and beyond. He shares how the book blends realism with magical realism, including the recurring ringing in Miller's ears that becomes an instruction to walk away. They talk about ambiguity in art and why Joseph prefers not to over explain mental health, grief, or the meaning of Miller's experiences. Joseph reflects on writing female characters, saying he is fascinated by women's experiences and by people who carry pain privately rather than sharing it. The conversation also touches on anger management, emotional numbness, and the idea that people need an outlet for grief and pain instead of suppressing it. Joseph closes by explaining how actors can access deep emotion safely through imagination, scaffolding, and play, without relying on unhealthy emotional recall. Timestamps 00:00 - Introducing Joseph Milson and the themes of creativity and wellbeing 00:37 - Why creative work and day jobs often coexist 01:37 - The “right hand and left hand” model of creative life 03:33 - Why acting is a uniquely difficult art form 04:32 - Writing as mental health support between auditions 05:57 - Creativity as something everyone does 07:47 - Why Signs of Life emerges from struggle 08:13 - How Joseph moved from acting into writing and directing 09:14 - Work and Other Four Letter Words and the value of self-reflection 10:33 - Lockdown, screenwriting, and the start of Signs of Life 11:33 - Grief, kindness, and the idea behind the film 12:58 - Why actors eventually want to tell their own stories 15:41 - Journaling as a form of creative processing 18:42 - Writing from a woman's perspective 22:30 - The caravan park, the name Miller Rose Roberts, and the book's origin 23:55 - Seven year cycles and the structure of the novella 24:49 - Tinnitus, the desert, and the magical realist premise 26:51 - Leaving space for multiple interpretations 29:29 - Grief, psychosis, and privacy as a defense mechanism 30:36 - Anger management and the need for emotional outlets 32:15 - Plant medicine, journaling, and looking at what hurts 33:39 - Writer's block and finding the ending 35:08 - Why Joseph chose to write a novella rather than a full novel 37:02 - Stephen King's influence and Joseph's admiration for novella length 38:12 - Why resilience is hard to explain and impossible to reduce 41:12 - Motherhood, loss, and the book's emotional core 44:08 - The deliberate use of “the mother” as a distancing device 46:46 - Researching the 1980s, cigarettes, and period detail 48:24 - Storytelling as a way of healing and narrating our lives 50:42 - How actors protect themselves when working in deep emotional territory Notable quotes “The mistake are mistake. Something a lot of creatives do is put their creative life over here and everything else over there.” “I believe my creative work is my journaling.” “Art is a question mark.”

318 - From Corporate SVP to Spiritual Practitioner: Dr. Brandon Croud's Courage to Answer a Deeper Calling What happens when you spend 20 years climbing the corporate ladder, checking every box the world told you to check, and then one night a TikTok rabbit hole cracks your entire identity open? Dr. Brandon Croud knows exactly what that feels like. After building a two-decade career in mortgage underwriting and rising to Senior Vice President, while simultaneously becoming a nationally recognized podcast host interviewing NASCAR legends, Brandon walked away from all of it. Not because he failed. Because something deeper finally refused to be ignored. In this episode of Comfort to Courage, Dr. Brandon Croud breaks down what a spiritual awakening actually looks like from the inside, including the moment his young son's fascination with the moon cracked open abilities Brandon had suppressed since childhood. He shares what it really means to reset your nervous system, why inner child healing is the real work beneath every surface-level habit change, and how releasing guilt and regret is the first step toward true abundance. Brandon also unpacks why the five people closest to you are already shaping your ambition, your standards, and your ceiling, whether you've noticed it or not, and what it took to trade a guaranteed paycheck for a life built entirely on purpose. If you're sitting in a job that pays the bills but costs you your soul, this episode is for you. Whether you've been too afraid to follow a calling that doesn't fit neatly on a resume, or you're already deep in a life pivot and need proof that it's possible, Dr. Brandon Croud's story is both permission and evidence. He went from SVP to spiritual practitioner, from corporate certainty to real freedom, and he's here to tell you exactly how he made the leap and what was waiting on the other side. 00:00 Courage Is Contagious 01:25 Support System Audit 04:45 Meet Dr Brandon Croud 06:52 Awakened Croud Origins 09:12 Tarot Coaching Offerings 12:32 Alden And The Moon 15:51 Corporate Success Inside 18:41 TikTok To Awakening 21:38 Layoff And Reinvention 24:33 Nervous System Healing 25:34 Resetting Your Nervous System 27:00 Peeling Back Reactions 28:22 Awakening and Inner Child 30:12 Lion's Gate Portal 34:16 Forgiveness and Abundance 36:17 Trust Your True Self 39:24 Courage Challenge Journaling 42:02 Badass Book and Formula 44:05 Advice Doubt and Goals 46:14 Strength Success and Wrap 5 Powerful Takeaways The five people you spend the most time with are already normalizing your standards, your fears, and your comfort zone. Auditing your circle might matter more than auditing your habits. Resetting your nervous system isn't about willpower. It starts with paying attention to how your body reacts to everyday triggers and tracing those reactions back to their origin. Inner child healing is the layer underneath every pattern you can't seem to break. Telling your younger self they're safe is some of the most powerful and underrated work you'll ever do. Releasing guilt and regret isn't about excusing the past. It's the prerequisite to attracting abundance, because the energy you project outward is exactly what gets reflected back to you. Journaling, or speaking out loud if writing isn't your thing, is the fastest way to start hearing your true self clearly instead of all the external noise that's been making your decisions for you. About the Guest Dr. Brandon Croud is an author, speaker, podcast host, business consultant, and metaphysical practitioner who helps people bridge the gap between practical success and authentic living. He spent over two decades leading corporate underwriting teams, rising to Senior Vice President of Credit Underwriting, and simultaneously built a nationally recognized podcast interviewing NASCAR legends and championship crew chiefs. After a profound spiritual awakening, Brandon earned his PhD in Metaphysics and founded The Awakened Croud, a practice offering spiritual coaching, tarot readings, chakra alignment, inner child healing, and immersive local experiences like his signature card charcuterie and champagne nights. He is also the author of the children's book Alden and the Light That Blinked Back, a tool for parents who want to nurture curiosity, wonder, and spiritual awareness in young children. Based in Metro Detroit, Brandon brings a rare combination of corporate credibility, metaphysical depth, and genuine warmth to every conversation. Resources & Websites Mentioned The Awakened Croud: https://www.theawakenedcroud.com Alden and the Light That Blinked Back by Dr. Brandon Croud: available on Amazon The Formula by Bashar/Darryl Anka (book recommendation from the BADASS segment) Connect With Jen Josey To learn more about Jen Josey, visit https://www.therealjenjosey.com/ If you enjoy Jen's Witty Shirts, shop the whole collection at https://www.shopwittygoods.com/ New episodes drop every Monday Morning at 6am EST. See you next time!

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Step into a warm, wise, and witty conversation with Rebecca Whitman, abundance mentor, international bestselling author, Princeton honors graduate, and host of the globally top-ranked Balanced, Beautiful, and Abundant podcast, on this episode of Intimate Conversations: Dark Night to Divine Light. Rebecca's work is built around a powerful truth: abundance is not just financial. It is spiritual, physical, emotional, romantic, mental, social, and financial, woven together into a life of genuine joy and freedom. Rebecca vulnerably shares the season when grief and heartbreak arrived together. Her father was dying as her marriage unraveled, while her ex-husband was suing her for spousal support. At one of her final conversations with her father, he asked her to write a book. He was buried on a Wednesday. Her divorce was finalized on a Friday. That experience became the seed of her Seven Pillars of Abundance framework. We explore how Rebecca spent years choosing emotionally unavailable men, not because she was a victim, but because she was emotionally unavailable to herself. After deleting the dating apps and giving herself a 90-day dating detox, she met Ben at a backyard party on her late father's birthday, the man she had been asking her father to help her find from the other side of the veil. Together, Allana and Rebecca explore anxious attachment, love avoidance, emotional availability, and the relationship between inner healing and outer abundance. They discuss how health, self-love, intuition, purpose, and financial freedom all contribute to a truly abundant life. We also talk about: The seven pillars of abundance and why finances come last Anxious attachment and the nervous system cost of chasing love Emotional unavailability, neediness, and control The 90-day dating detox and surrendering to what unfolds Journaling as a daily spiritual practice Body before business and health as the foundation of magnetism Feminine and masculine energy Multiple income streams and creative financial diversity Zone of genius versus excellence How a secure partnership can transform your nervous system The sacred intelligence of the body Les Brown, a childhood quote, and a son who called after six and a half years This episode is a reminder that abundance does not begin with a bank account. It begins with becoming emotionally available to yourself and tending to your inner world. Rebecca's story shows that the most magnetic version of you is not the one trying harder, but the one who has finally learned to exhale. ABOUT REBECCA Rebecca Whitman is an abundance mentor, international bestselling author, Princeton honors graduate, and host of the globally top-ranked Balanced, Beautiful, and Abundant podcast. She created the Seven Pillars of Abundance framework, helping people align their spiritual, physical, emotional, romantic, mental, social, and financial lives for greater joy, freedom, and prosperity. She has been recognized as Mindset Coach of the Decade and Empowered Woman of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals. CONNECT WITH REBECCA Website: www.rebeccawhitman.com Abundance Journal: www.balancedbeautifulabundant.com Events and Offerings: www.pillar.io/rebeccaewhitman

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In this episode, we're joined by Philippa Hann and Dr. Moira Somers, co-authors of The Fault Lines of Finance: Understanding and Preventing Financial Misconduct, for a deep dive into why good people can do bad things with other people's money. Philippa brings two decades of experience suing financial advisors, wealth managers, and banks, while Moira brings her expertise as a clinical neuropsychologist working with financial professionals, families, and the human side of money.   We explore the psychology and systems that can allow financial misconduct to happen, from financial stress, incentives, and information asymmetry to workplace culture, poor training, exhaustion, and the pressure to please. Philippa and Moira explain why ethical behavior is not simply about knowing right from wrong, and why developing "ethical health" requires understanding your own vulnerabilities, building a moral operating system, and having people you can turn to when doing the right thing becomes difficult.   We also discuss how investors can evaluate financial professionals, why complexity and exciting financial products deserve extra scrutiny, the role of regulators and insurers, and why financial sophistication doesn't necessarily protect people from being exploited. Along the way, Philippa and Moira share case studies illustrating ethical drift, confirmation bias, and the ways seemingly small decisions can compound into serious misconduct. The conversation ultimately makes the case for moral humility, strong relationships, healthy organizational cultures, and the willingness to tolerate discomfort when something doesn't feel right.   Key Points From This Episode: (0:00:00) Introduction. (0:02:02) What financial misconduct means and why "other people's money" matters. (0:02:35) Philippa's 20 years in litigation and the core question: why do good people do bad things?  (0:05:02) Moving beyond harm prevention toward promoting positive change in financial services.  (0:07:36) Why financial services are especially vulnerable: access, incentives, and opportunity. (0:09:40) Information inequality and extraordinary client trust in advisors. (0:11:15) Even sophisticated investors can fail to ask critical questions. (0:11:57) Misconduct isn't simply "good vs. bad people." (0:12:45) How systems, incentives, and culture can draw well-intentioned people into misconduct. (0:17:40) Ethical drift: how innocent mistakes can escalate into lying and misconduct. (0:19:05) Building a personal "moral operating system" to prepare for dilemmas.  (0:20:00) Identifying vulnerabilities: people-pleasing, exhaustion, dependence, conflict avoidance. (0:21:00) Journaling, defining non-negotiables, and developing ethical self-awareness. (0:25:22) Importance of trusted people who can challenge your thinking. (0:27:13) Personal strengths (confidence, ambition) can become vulnerabilities. (0:28:38) Systems and culture can enable misconduct or make ethics easier (0:30:10) Organizations must make it safe to surface mistakes. (0:34:43) Developing "ethical health" alongside physical and mental health. (0:40:15) Ethics requires more than knowing the right answer—it requires character and motivation. (0:44:29) Why traditional ethics training often fails in real-world dilemmas.  (1:14:11) The moral operating system as an actionable framework for behavioral ethics. Links From Today's Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Benjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/   Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)  

In this episode, Kate Hall shares her journey from art student to celebrated wildlife artist and bird hunter. We explore her creative process, her experiences with bird dogs, and tips for aspiring hunters and artists alike.You can find more of Kate's work, or commission a piece yourself at her website: https://katehallart.webnode.page/This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.comMusic used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License. 

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: • Why journaling is about far more than preserving memories. • A simple definition of wisdom that can change how you evaluate your successes and failures. • Why writing without editing often produces your most authentic and creative thoughts. • How reviewing your journal entries can uncover lessons you didn't realize you were learning. • Practical guidelines for creating a journaling habit you'll actually stick with. • Why self-reflection—not just experience—is what transforms experience into wisdom. To learn more about Rob and his work, visit Jolles.com 

Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Adam J. Johnson, a 13 year Army veteran, combat medic, drill sergeant, and discipline coach, for a raw conversation about identity, addiction, and discipline. Adam traces his path from a directionless ex athlete who gained weight up to 275 lbs, to a personal trainer struggling after the 2008 recession, to a 28 year old Army enlistee who became a decorated NCO and senior drill sergeant. He opens up candidly about years of secretly battling alcohol addiction while excelling professionally, the identity crisis that fueled it, and how he built consistent systems to finally break the cycle. The conversation covers his new book, Redefined: The Discipline, and its companion 90 day journal, both built around his five code RTD system for turning self-honesty into lasting discipline. Episode Highlights: 3:29 — Adam recounts gaining 120 lbs after his football career ended, and the wake-up call that pushed him into fitness and nutrition. 15:04 — He shares his biggest life lesson in adversity: failing SFAS (Special Forces selection) after two years of dedicated training. 18:01 — A candid account of secretly battling alcoholism while performing as a squared-away platoon sergeant, living what he calls a double life. 34:57 — Adam explains the RTD system, showing how identity, consistency, and self-trust form the real foundation of discipline. Adam J. Johnson spent over 13 years in the U.S. Army as a combat medic and drill sergeant, training thousands of soldiers to meet standards they didn't believe they could reach. A former college football hopeful and personal trainer, Adam overcame a personal battle with alcohol addiction to become a keynote speaker and discipline coach. He is the author of Redefined: The Discipline and creator of the RTD (Redefined: The Discipline) system, a five code framework built on identity, consistency, and self-trust. Adam offers keynote speaking, coaching, and free resources including a discipline reset guide and diagnostic tool at adamjjohnson.com. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olivia Gaines is an award-winning Indie author.  She also leads a Facebook group called “Journaling Lovers.”  That group is 70,000 members strong, and Olivia asks those group members to “focus on the moment of connection” as they journal.  In this episode of The Learning Vibes Podcast, you'll hear Olivia talk about her writing process.  She also will help you expand your thinking about what a journal can be in your life as you pursue artisanship and lifelong learning.  

This week, I speak with Allison Byxbe, the author of Journaling as a Spiritual Practice and the founder of the journaling communities Saturday Pages and The Inky Collective. She is a former writing professor turned journaling teacher dedicated to helping others find healing and wholeness through taking pen to page. She lives in South Carolina with her husband Ben and three kiddos. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won't want to miss this inspiring episode!https://allisonbyxbe.com/https://allisonbyxbe.com/journaling-as-a-spiritual-practice/*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

Writer and former English major with a masters in technical communication, Rich Feitelberg is a poet and novelist, comic book lover, map lover and gaming nerd.http://feitelberg.netFb Rich Feitelberg fan pageHere are some possible questions we msy discuss before diving into our books and our own journeys as authors.1. What made you pick journaling as pur podcast topic?2. Why do you journal?3. Tell us about a time when journaling actually changed the way you saw yourself — what happened and what shifted?4. Has journaling ever improved your awareness?5. Has journaling ever helped you process decisions or emotions helping you move forward with positive action?6. Do you journal regularly or just as the mood strikes?7. Has journaling helped you in terms of self care or emotional regulation, especially during stressful times?8. What were signs that told you journaling was working for you?

What makes a restaurant, brewery, winery, or coffee shop worth seeking out? In Episode 227 of On The Delo, Delo sits down with Eric Walters, co-founder of a Taste of AZ, to talk about the stories behind Arizona food and beverage, and the people who put their heart into creating it.Eric shares how a Taste of AZ brings that mission to life through a quarterly magazine, a book, a podcast, a weekly newsletter, and large-scale events. From choosing features and building lasting partnerships to helping people discover their next place to eat or drink, this conversation is a thoughtful look at local storytelling, community, and the work behind a platform built to celebrate Arizona hospitality.The episode also goes beyond the plate. Delo and Eric discuss the noise restaurants face around marketing, the value of local relationships, Eric's experience stepping away from drinking, and the habits—journaling, movement, coaching football, and staying connected—that help him manage an always-active mind. If you care about Arizona hospitality, building meaningful partnerships, or finding a healthier way to stay present while doing the work, this one is for you.Chapter Guide (Timestamps)(0:15 - 2:58) Welcome Back and the Latest a Taste of AZ Magazine(2:58 - 6:14) The Book, Quarterly Publishing, and Stories Behind the Food(6:14 - 12:19) Chefs, Local Hospitality, and Arizona's Changing Food Scene(12:19 - 16:06) Cutting Through Marketing Noise and Creating Lasting Value(16:06 - 24:04) Stepping Away from Drinking, Journaling, and Better Self-Talk(24:04 - 30:18) Support Systems, Coaching Football, and Staying Present(30:18 - 36:09) Movement, Arizona Outdoors, Partnerships, and Event Value(36:09 - 39:26) a Taste of AZ's Multi-Platform Mission and Statewide Discovery(39:26 - 44:28) Rapid Fire: Food, Music, Hiking, and Supper(44:28 - 46:54) Supporting Local Businesses, the Newsletter, and Delo's Close

Journaling is not about filling pages. It is about going somewhere you have not been before. And the quality of where you end up is almost entirely determined by the quality of the question you start with. In this episode I reframe journaling as a practice of radical self-inquiry rather than a diary or a gratitude list. I share a collection of less obvious questions worth sitting with, including what am I pretending not to know, what feeling do I keep avoiding and what is it trying to tell me, and what story am I telling about this situation that may not actually be true. I also offer practical ways to build the habit so it actually sticks. What you get out of journaling is largely what you bring to the depth of the question and the honesty of the answer. It is not always fun. It is revealing. And that is the whole point. Want to keep going? Download the first chapter of The Consistency Code for FREE at https://graceandgrit.com/freechapter and take the first step toward the health and happiness you deserve. #GraceAndGrit #Journaling #MidlifeWomen #SelfAwareness #SelfLeadership #WomensWellness #DeepHealth #IntentionalLiving #MidlifeHealth #JournalingPractice

Quick test: how do you deal with your neediness? If you just cringed, you found your enemy emotion. (Want a taste of what Front Row Dads is actually like? Come sit in on a live Brotherhood Experience. It's 60 minutes on Zoom with Jon and a few other dads, free, and it's the easiest way to find out whether a room like this is for you. You don't have to share, and you don't have to prepare. Dates and sign up at frontrowdads.com/experience)   Psychiatrist Dr. Laura Dabney has spent her career working with successful men who buried three feelings so deep they stopped recognizing them: neediness, anger, and sadness. In this Deep Cut from the vault (recorded in 2019), she maps what each one turns into when it goes underground: neediness becomes compulsive giving, sadness becomes relentless positivity and joking, and anger becomes the blowup you swore you'd never have. Jon goes first: the punched wall, the need for validation he'd been dressing up as contribution, the positivity that was really sadness-avoidance. Then Dabney lays out the way back: accept the feeling, catch yourself invalidating it, journal with a purpose, and start with you before you manage everyone else's reaction. It ends with the story of a patient who couldn't ask a woman on a date and now sends her postcards of his four kids.   IN THIS EPISODE: The cringe test for finding your enemy emotion What buried neediness, anger, and sadness each turn into "Winning, but you don't realize the price you're paying on the flip side" Why being sad in front of people isn't selfish, and why that word is a trap Journaling with a purpose: practicing the right thing instead of rehearsing the wrong one The turnaround story: from suicidal and stuck at home to married with four kids WANT THE BOOKS? The book list we mention in this episode: over 100 books Front Row Dads recommends, the ones that changed how these guys operate at home and at work. Free at frontrowdads.com/books   WANT THE FULL STORY? The full conversation also covers stopping anger before it becomes a blow-up, why men funnel every emotion into sex, and the boundary conversation that saved a military man's marriage. Hear the whole thing: "How Men Deal With Neediness, Anger and Sadness with Dr. Laura Dabney" : frontrowdads.com/74  

Episode Summary Feeling stuck can feel overwhelming, hopeless, and frustrating, but you are more powerful than you think. I'm sharing six simple tools to help you get unstuck and begin creating real movement in your life. Whether you feel stuck in a relationship, a job, a friendship, a pattern, or the way you feel about yourself, these steps can help you shift your energy, change your thoughts, and start moving toward the life you truly want. I talk about the importance of accepting where you are right now, not because you like it or want it to stay that way, but because acceptance creates movement. When we stop avoiding what is right in front of us, we can begin to make new choices. I also share how to get clear on where you want to go, how to stop giving energy to what you do not want, and why your thoughts and spoken words are so powerful. We talk about gratitude, journaling, emotional release, and the choice we all have between staying in the victim seat or stepping into empowerment. Key Takeaways Accepting your current reality does not mean you like it, approve of it, or want it to stay the same Avoiding what is happening in your life takes a lot of energy Getting clear on what you want helps you move toward a new reality Visualization and feeling into your future self can help you create change Your thoughts are powerful, but your spoken words are even more powerful Talking constantly about what is wrong can keep you anchored in the reality you want to change Gratitude helps shift your energy and move you from stuckness toward possibility Journaling is a powerful way to purge thoughts, emotions, and energy from the body You can choose the victim path or the empowered path Intentional thoughts and conscious choices help you reclaim your power MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com Membership: The Adult Chair® Collective https://www.michellechalfant.com/collective  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant

Writing can reduce overthinking, rumination, and anxiety. Here's what the researcher who pioneered the science suggests. James Pennebaker is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. He is known for his early research on expressive writing and health. More recently, he has pioneered ways to study people's personalities and behaviors through the analysis of their language use. His text analysis program LIWC is used across disciplines. Author of over 300 scientific articles and 8 books, his research has affected our understanding and treatment of mental and physical health of people dealing with upheavals in their lives. This episode first aired in November 2024, and is co-hosted by Dr. Bianca Harris. In this episode we talk about: The specific form of journaling, called expressive writing or therapeutic journaling, that he invented and studied. Other kinds of journaling such as to-do lists and gratitude lists. Why writing things down helps shift our perspective on our stress or trauma. How that can lead to a cascade of benefits, from improved sleep to improved working memory And why Pennebaker, who's a very laid-back dude, is so laid-back about how often we need to journal in order to derive its benefits Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris