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Science journalist Sadie Dingfelder is back with "Is That Bullshit?" — this time investigating the yoga-class truism that trauma lives in your hips, and the broader claim behind Bessel van der Kolk's massively influential book The Body Keeps the Score. Also: Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, and John Ratcliffe testified before Congress on election security, and the numbers on non-citizen voting are in. WIll it reach low double digits? Stay tuned! Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ad-sales@libsyn.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist
Capítulo 7 | El Cuerpo Lleva la CuentaEn este episodio exploramos una idea clave del libro de Bessel van der Kolk: el trauma no solo vive en los recuerdos, también se queda en el cuerpo.Muchas personas que han vivido experiencias difíciles sienten ansiedad constante, tensión o una desconexión de su propio cuerpo. Esto ocurre porque el sistema nervioso puede quedarse atrapado en “modo supervivencia”.El autor explica que sanar no es solo hablar de lo que pasó, sino también volver a conectar con el cuerpo de forma segura, a través de la respiración, el movimiento y la conciencia corporal.Una reflexión profunda sobre cómo el cuerpo recuerda… pero también puede aprender a sentirse seguro otra vez.Te espero en Leyendo con Vale.
In this episode, Adam Keen explores the profound relationship between yoga and trauma healing, emphasizing the somatic, emotional, and energetic dimensions of the practice. Discover how yoga goes beyond relaxation to facilitate catharsis, integration, and genuine recovery from unresolved trauma. Key topics covered: · The role of trauma and karma in the body and mind · How yoga acts as a cathartic process for emotional release · The importance of ritual and framing in yoga practice for healing · The connection between spinal movement and emotional release · Managing the stimulating effects of asana to avoid overstimulation · The significance of touch, visualization, and nervous system regulation · How to build a stable framework for safe emotional processing during practice · The potential risks of using yoga to numb or suppress issues · Diaphragmatic breathing techniques to release trapped tension · The neck as a vulnerable area storing trauma and its release Resources & Links: · Peter Levine on the Keen on Yoga Podcast · Bessel van der Kolk on the Keen on Yoga Podcast · The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk · Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine · Peter Levine - Somatic Experiencing Connect with Adam Become a Patron: https://www.keenonyoga.com/patrons/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Keenonyoga Website: www.keenonyoga.com Follow Adam: @keen_on_yoga | @adam_keen_ashtanga Retreats with Adam: https://www.keenonyoga.com/ashtanga-yoga-retreats/ Support: Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf LISTEN Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keen-on-yoga-podcast/id1509303411 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iM9lcw52JskHUZ2eFvVxN WATCH https://www.youtube.com/@keenonyoga
It's the seventy-sixth episode of On The List with Brett Gursky... and it's our Oscar episode! This week's guest is Brett's friend Doug Kolk, entertainment reporter for KTLA & host of "Live from the Oscars". Brett and Doug make their Oscar predictions in all 24 categories. They also talk about Oscar stats & facts & figures leading up to the big day. They discuss growing up in New Jersey, how Doug decided to go into journalism & ended up in Los Angeles, their shared love of the Dave Matthews Band, and Brett's friendship with Michael B. Jordan. Check it out- and feel free to use their predictions in your Oscar pool! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Theologian Bo Karen Lee joins Ryan McAnnally-Linz to explore how the multiple layers of trauma—pandemic grief, racialized violence, intergenerational wounding, vicarious suffering—can be met by the resources of Ignatian spirituality and contemplative prayer. Writing and teaching at the intersection of Christian formation and social justice, Lee brings both scholarly precision and uncommon personal candor to one of the most urgent conversations in theology today. "Trauma tends to isolate and alienate us from our siblings, our human siblings. But ironically, this witnessing of one another's pain is the source of healing. So it has the very opposite effect of what is needed for it to be healed." In this conversation, Lee reflects on the spiritual journey from what one author calls "alarmed aloneness" toward becoming beloved—seen, held, and gazed upon with love. Together they discuss the overlapping layers of collective, personal, racialized, and intergenerational trauma shaping contemporary life; attachment theory and its parallels with spiritual formation; the Ignatian tradition of imaginative, contemplative prayer; the still face experiment and the theology of the loving gaze; and why the church has something singular to offer the trauma crisis of our time. Episode Highlights "We are quite sure we're alone in the world and no one really sees us, no one truly cares and no one can be trusted. You're alone, overwhelmed, and helpless." "Trauma tends to isolate and alienate us from our siblings, our human siblings. But ironically, this witnessing of one another's pain is the source of healing. So it has the very opposite effect of what is needed for it to be healed." "I need to be held, but it's this illusory figure that holds me, because I have shut myself off to the very things that could help me, because no one is to be trusted." "I've seen too much hope, and too much beauty, and too much healing walking through the spiritual exercises that I can no longer despair that trauma has the final word." "Gazing upon the God who gazes upon me with love. That is contemplative prayer." About Bo Karen Lee Bo Karen Lee is Associate Professor of Spiritual Theology and Christian Formation at Princeton Theological Seminary, where she teaches contemplative theology, Ignatian spirituality, and the relationship between prayer and social justice. A leading voice in the integration of trauma studies and Christian formation, she brings the Ignatian tradition into conversation with psychology, attachment theory, and the lived experience of racialized communities. Her work draws on the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola to offer resources for healing that are both theologically grounded and pastorally immediate. She directs retreatants in the nineteenth annotation of the Spiritual Exercises and works regularly with spiritual directors trained in the Ignatian tradition. Helpful Links and Resources Bessel van der Kolk, Traumatic Stress: The Effects of Overwhelming Experience on Mind, Body, and Society https://www.amazon.com/Traumatic-Stress-Overwhelming-Experience-Society/dp/1572300485 Bessel van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score Resmaa Menakem, My Grandmother's Hands https://www.resmaa.com/resources Kathy Weingarten, Common Shock: Witnessing Violence Every Day https://www.kathyweingarten.com David Fleming SJ, Draw Me Into Your Friendship https://www.amazon.com/Draw-Me-Into-Your-Friendship/dp/0912422904 Ignatius of Loyola, The Spiritual Exercises https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-spiritual-exercises/ Edward Tronick, Still Face Experiment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apzXGEbZht0 Find a Spiritual Director https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/making-good-decisions/find-a-spiritual-director/ Show Notes Trauma defined: "terror triggered by an inescapably stressful event that overwhelms existing coping mechanisms" — Bessel van der Kolk Layers of trauma: collective pandemic grief, personal wounding, racialized violence, intergenerational encoding, vicarious/secondary trauma Global pandemic as collective trauma — threat of death, forced isolation, planetary-scale overwhelm Racialized trauma and AAPI hate incidents — one in five AAPI individuals reported a hate incident in the U.S. in a 15-month window (as of late 2021) My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem — racialized trauma encoded in bodies and communities https://www.resmaa.com/resources Cumulative microaggressions — daily small injuries can produce PTSD-level effects over time; growing body of clinical literature Secondary/vicarious trauma — hearing others' suffering reactivates unresolved wounds in caregivers and companions "Double jeopardy" — Kathy Weingarten's term for caregivers whose own past traumas are reactivated while supporting others Five professions at highest risk: clergy, health workers, teachers, police, journalists — context for the Great Resignation "Alarmed aloneness" — the net effect of trauma: certainty that no one sees you, no one cares, no one can be trusted "Trauma tends to isolate and alienate us from our siblings, our human siblings. But ironically, this witnessing of one another's pain is the source of healing." The orphan image: a girl in a Middle Eastern orphanage draws a chalk mother around her fetal body — illusory comfort as portrait of traumatic isolation Intergenerational trauma — encoded in DNA; personal testimony about learning her own mother was nearly killed as an infant, its echo across generations Kintsugi as healing metaphor — the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold; grief before repair, not a race to be fixed Robert Stolorow's concept: finding a "relational home" for traumatic suffering — the necessity of being witnessed Ignatius of Loyola — 16th-century Spanish soldier wounded by cannonball; encountered the living Christ through Ludolph of Saxony's Vita Christi during convalescence The Spiritual Exercises: a four-week manual for imaginative prayer — beloved and broken, walking with Christ through ministry, suffering, resurrection https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-spiritual-exercises/ Ignatian contemplative prayer defined: "gazing upon the God who gazes upon me with love" — kataphatic, embodied, not requiring stillness or silence Still Face Experiment (Edward Tronick) — infant distress when a loving mother goes blank; evidence that the gaze of love is neurologically and psychologically foundational https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apzXGEbZht0 Attachment theory and spiritual formation — earned secure attachment: what unhealthy early bonding cannot provide, sustained relationship with God can "I've seen too much hope, and too much beauty, and too much healing walking through the spiritual exercises that I can no longer despair that trauma has the final word." Personal testimony: AAPI hate crimes, night terrors, contemplative prayer with a spiritual director; a vision of Mary, the wailing women, and the crucified Christ "Bo, they killed me too" — Christ's words in a contemplative vision; solidarity as the beginning of bearable grief Sartre's "hell is other people" reframed — parasitic dependence on others' approval vs. the freedom of knowing how God gazes upon you Resources for beginning: David Fleming's Draw Me Into Your Friendship; finding a spiritual director trained in Ignatian spirituality; Jesuit retreat centers #TraumaHealing #IgnatianSpirituality #ContemplativePrayer #ChristianFormation #SpiritualTheology #MentalHealthAndFaith #RacializedTrauma #AttachmentTheory #ForTheLifeOfTheWorld #YaleDivinity Production Notes This podcast featured Bo Karen Lee Edited and Produced by Evan Rosa Hosted by Evan Rosa Production Assistance by Annie Trowbridge and Luke Stringer A Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/about Support For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give
En este episodio exploramos una pregunta muy importante: ¿por qué reaccionamos de la manera en que reaccionamos? Muchas veces nuestras respuestas emocionales parecen desproporcionadas, confusas o incluso fuera de nuestro control. Pero la realidad es que muchas de estas reacciones están profundamente conectadas con nuestra historia, nuestras experiencias pasadas y la manera en que nuestro sistema nervioso aprendió a protegernos. A lo largo de este episodio hablamos sobre cómo nuestras experiencias pueden moldear nuestras respuestas, cómo el cuerpo guarda memoria de lo que hemos vivido y por qué comprender esto puede ser el primer paso hacia la sanidad. También hacemos referencia al libro The Body Keeps the Score de Bessel van der Kolk, una obra muy reconocida que explora cómo el trauma y las experiencias difíciles pueden quedar registradas en el cuerpo y cómo es posible comenzar un proceso de sanidad desde un entendimiento más profundo. Porque la verdadera transformación no comienza con simplemente cambiar nuestro comportamiento, sino con entender lo que sucede dentro de nosotros. Si tienes preguntas o quieres compartir tu experiencia, puedes escribirnos en anatomyofchangeofficial.com o en Instagram @_stillwaters365. Esperamos que el Señor te hable a través de este mensaje. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While doing defense work, Ariel crosses paths with inmate Michael Thompson. Incarcerated for decades on murder charges, she finds him to be soft-spoken, educated, and spiritual. Ariel's intrigued by Thompson's life growing up on an Indian reservation, his claims of being wrongfully convicted, his time leading the brutal Aryan Brotherhood prison gang, and his quest for enlightenment. He dispenses wisdom as he recounts his violent past and deeds done to atone for them. But prosecutor Heather Brown finds Thompson's stories to be false or exaggerated, tales that shift as they suit his purpose. Whereas Ariel sees a reformed man worthy of a second chance, Heather believes him to be a slippery con artist intent on talking his way out of prison. In the podcast “Love + Radio: Blood Memory,” host Nick van der Kolk explores Thompson's life in a true crime series presented largely without narration. Through extensive interviews, it allows Thompson to tell his own life story, leaving it for the listener to decide whether he's credible. OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "LOVE + RADIO: BLOOD MEMORY" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 14 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE. In Crime of the Week: power vacuum. For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at Patreon.Sign up for our newsletter at crimewriterson.com.This show was recorded in The Caitlin Rogers Project Studio. Click to find out more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What if the places where you feel the most emotionally reactive are actually invitations to grow? In today's workout, Alisa Keeton, founder and CEO of Revelation Wellness, invites you to move your body while engaging the Word of God—not just hearing it, but living it. Because Scripture calls us to be doers of the Word, not just hearers. So get your good body moving. However you choose to move today—walking, jogging, stretching, or simply breathing deeply—remember this: movement helps your body do what God designed it to do. Today's Scripture: Numbers 20:1–13 The Body and Our Emotions Our bodies are emotional places. Trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk famously wrote The Body Keeps the Score, reminding us that emotions live in our bodies. No emotion is off the table. At their core, emotions are childlike signals. Your brain is simply trying to keep you safe. But emotional reactivity can reveal something deeper. Our emotional instability can show us the places where we're still growing. The places where we're still immature. The places where we need God's presence most. Questions to Reflect On While You Move As you get the blood flowing and settle into your movement today, consider: What have you seen God do in your life? What miracles has He already performed? Where might you be trying to fix things in your own strength? Emotional maturity isn't achieved through willpower. The cure is His presence. So today, breathe deep. Relax your shoulders. Keep moving. Let God meet you in your body, your breath, and your emotions. Playlist: Thankful by Lukas Gross & Martna Valeikaitė Matter of Time by Vandelux You're Gonna Be OK by Rave Jesus & son Ordinary by Alex Warren holy bounce by Bonafyde Thank God I'm Free by Elevation Rhythm Mighty Name of Jesus by Hope Darst Don't Give Up On Me by Brandon Lake Ready to Go Deeper?
What if the places where you feel the most emotionally reactive are actually invitations to grow? In today's workout, Alisa Keeton, founder and CEO of Revelation Wellness, invites you to move your body while engaging the Word of God—not just hearing it, but living it. Because Scripture calls us to be doers of the Word, not just hearers. So get your good body moving. However you choose to move today—walking, jogging, stretching, or simply breathing deeply—remember this: movement helps your body do what God designed it to do. Today's Scripture: Numbers 20:1–13 The Body and Our Emotions Our bodies are emotional places. Trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk famously wrote The Body Keeps the Score, reminding us that emotions live in our bodies. No emotion is off the table. At their core, emotions are childlike signals. Your brain is simply trying to keep you safe. But emotional reactivity can reveal something deeper. Our emotional instability can show us the places where we're still growing. The places where we're still immature. The places where we need God's presence most. Questions to Reflect On While You Move As you get the blood flowing and settle into your movement today, consider: What have you seen God do in your life? What miracles has He already performed? Where might you be trying to fix things in your own strength? Emotional maturity isn't achieved through willpower. The cure is His presence. So today, breathe deep. Relax your shoulders. Keep moving. Let God meet you in your body, your breath, and your emotions. Playlist: Thankful by Lukas Gross & Martna Valeikaitė Matter of Time by Vandelux You're Gonna Be OK by Rave Jesus & son Ordinary by Alex Warren holy bounce by Bonafyde Thank God I'm Free by Elevation Rhythm Mighty Name of Jesus by Hope Darst Don't Give Up On Me by Brandon Lake Ready to Go Deeper?
En este episodio de Leyendo con Vale exploramos una verdad profunda: cómo las experiencias difíciles y el trauma no solo quedan en la mente, sino también almacenados en el cuerpo. Conversamos sobre qué significa esto y cómo podemos empezar, paso a paso, un camino real hacia la sanidad emocional.Inspirado en el poderoso libro The Body Keeps the Score de Bessel van der Kolk, este episodio abre una conversación honesta sobre el dolor, la memoria del cuerpo y la esperanza de sanar. Porque aunque el cuerpo recuerde… también puede aprender a sanar.
In this week's episode of the Finding God Podcast, Keana W. Mitchell explores what it truly means to worship without fear for those healing from religious trauma, spiritual manipulation, or environments where worship felt pressured or unsafe. This gentle, trauma‑informed conversation guides listeners back to the heart of worship: connection, honesty, and safety in God's presence.Keana begins with a grounding moment, then revisits last week's episode on reconnecting with God after religious trauma. Drawing from leading trauma researchers like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Stephen Porges, and Dr. Diane Langberg, she explains how trauma affects the nervous system and why worship can feel overwhelming even when the desire to connect with God is strong.Through powerful biblical examples — David, Elijah, Hagar, Mary Magdalene, and the disciples Keana shows how God consistently meets people in fear with gentleness, not pressure. The episode then explores what worship without fear looks like in real life and offers practical steps for creating spiritually safe, grounding worship practices.This episode is a compassionate reminder that God's presence is not a place of fear, but a place of refuge.What You'll Hear in This EpisodeWhy worship can feel unsafe after religious traumaHow trauma affects the body's ability to feel spiritually safeInsights from leading trauma psychologists (van der Kolk, Porges, Langberg)Biblical stories of people who found safety in God's presenceWhat worship without fear actually looks likeGentle, practical steps to begin worshiping safely againEncouragement for reconnecting with God at your own paceKey TakeawaysGod's presence is a place of safety, not pressureTrauma can make worship feel overwhelming — and that's normalHealing requires gentleness, not spiritual performanceWorship can be quiet, slow, and deeply personalGod meets you where you are, not where others expect you to beSmall moments of connection matter and build over timeScripture ReferencesPsalm 23; Psalm 34 — David finding refuge in God1 Kings 19 — Elijah encountering God's gentle whisperGenesis 16 & 21 — Hagar meeting “El Roi,” the God who sees herJohn 20 — Mary Magdalene and the disciples finding peace in Jesus' presenceScholarly References (General Citations)van der Kolk, B. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score.Porges, S. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory.Langberg, D. (2015). Suffering and the Heart of God.Support the MinistryIf this episode encouraged you, consider supporting the Finding God Podcast through the donation button on RedCircle. Your support helps keep these spiritually grounded conversations going.
In this fascinating conversation, CJ Miller speaks with psychotherapist and author Deborah Sandella, creator of Regenerating Images in Memory (RIM) and author of Goodbye, Hurt & Pain—a powerful approach that helps people access emotional healing through imagination, intuition, and body awareness.Dr. Deb explains why modern culture has become overly dependent on logic and problem-solving while neglecting the intuitive and emotional intelligence stored in the nervous system. Drawing on neuroscience research—including the work of trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk—she describes how deeply held experiences are often stored as images and sensations rather than words.Through RIM, participants close their eyes, turn inward, and allow spontaneous images to arise from the body's emotional memory. These images act as translators, revealing insights that the thinking mind alone cannot access. In this episode, CJ even experiences a brief guided example during the conversation, uncovering a powerful image that speaks directly to the emotional weight many people carry in life.Dr. Deb shares why emotional healing is not about “solving” problems but about sensing, trusting the body's wisdom, and allowing imagination to reveal the deeper truth of what we are experiencing. She also introduces her concept of the Emotional Operating System, reminding us that we are born with innate resources for resilience, curiosity, and healing.For artists, seekers, and anyone interested in the intersection of creativity, psychology, and spiritual growth, this episode explores how intuition, imagination, and body awareness can reconnect us with our inherent wholeness.Learn more about Dr. Deborah Sandella and the RIM method: Visit deborahsandella.com to explore her work, books, and training programs, including how to become a certified RIM facilitator.Want to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.
In today's episode of The Worth Loving Podcast, we explore what it truly means to date with confidence after experiencing emotional abuse. Healing from emotional manipulation, gaslighting, or chronic invalidation changes the way you see yourself, your relationships, and your ability to trust. Dating again can feel overwhelming, but it can also be a powerful opportunity to reconnect with your intuition, your boundaries, and your worth.Drawing from the work of leading trauma and attachment researchers like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Judith Herman, Dr. Sue Johnson, and Dr. Kristin Neff, this episode breaks down why dating feels different after emotional abuse and how to rebuild the internal safety you need to choose healthy love.We'll talk about rebuilding self‑trust, recognizing red and green flags, moving at your own pace, and honoring your emotional needs without guilt. You'll also receive reflective questions to help you deepen your healing and approach dating with clarity and confidence.And don't forget be on the lookout for a special mini‑drop from our podcast artist Emory Rose, coming soon to all streaming platforms.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why dating after emotional abuse feels overwhelming — and why that's normalHow trauma impacts your nervous system, intuition, and sense of safetyWhat rebuilding self‑trust looks like in practical, everyday waysHow to date at a pace that honors your healingThe difference between healthy attention and love bombingRed flags to watch for in early datingGreen flags that signal emotional safety and maturityHow to listen to your body and intuition while datingReflective questions to help you date with confidenceReflective Questions from Today's Episode:What does emotional safety feel like in my body?What are my non‑negotiables in dating?What red flags have I ignored in the past, and why?What green flags do I want to pay more attention to?How can I honor my pace in dating?What boundaries do I want to set early?How can I practice self‑trust this week?Coaching Program MentionedIf you're ready to go deeper in your healing journey, my 12‑week trauma‑informed coaching program You Are Worth Loving™ is designed to help you rebuild self‑trust, break unhealthy patterns, and choose relationships that feel safe and aligned. Enrollment opens soon — stay tuned.Submit Your Questions for Thursday's Q&A EpisodeEvery Thursday, we release a Q&A episode shaped entirely by your questions. If you'd like your question featured, email me at:
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/conduit/122 http://relay.fm/conduit/122 Kathy Campbell and Jay Miller Jay is gone again, so Kathy brings back Merlin Mann to discuss productivity porn as well as a ton of other topics of import. Jay is gone again, so Kathy brings back Merlin Mann to discuss productivity porn as well as a ton of other topics of import. clean 5583 Jay is gone again, so Kathy brings back Merlin Mann to discuss productivity porn as well as a ton of other topics of import. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Checked Connections - Merlin ✅ - Working on collecting the old sites and Fives list - Kathy ✅ - Get ready for unicorning cowork Keep sending those MyConduit Connections to us on Discord and through Feedback! New Connections - Merlin - Keep working on the site thing - Kathy - Take things to the post office For Our Super Conductors: Pre-Show: LIDar on iOS. How do you know if you're ladder is against the right wall? Post-Show: Embracing the chaos Credits Music: When You Smile Executive Producers: Relay FM Discord Community Conduit e122 Links Merlin's One Good Things Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Judy Greer (Ted Danson, Conan O'Brien Network) -- "I went in thinking, oh, this looks really good, and I ended up liking it probably twice as much as I expected." Judy Greer -- Cheryl/Carol on Archer, Kitty Sanchez on Arrested Development. "It was neat to hear her talk about how important it was for her to get better at acting." Typora -- WYSIWYG Markdown editor ($15). "A really nice balance of what I'm looking for" -- discovered through the 5ives redesign work with Claude. Judi Dench speech on The Graham Norton Show -- "Made me cry." Kathy's One Good Thing Flavor Flav sponsoring the US women's hockey team -- Vegas celebration for the gold-medal team. Merlin responded by rapping "Bring the Noise" from memory. Merlin's Shows Do By Friday (with Alex Cox) Reconcilable Differences (with John Siracusa) Roderick on the Line (with John Roderick) Productivity / Publishing Inbox Zero -- "I'm the inbox zero guy." Merlin originated the concept; the world turned it into a marketing term. 43folders.com -- "In 2004, there were not a lot of websites about how to deal with your productivity problems as a Mac user." Back to Work (5by5) -- former podcast David Allen / Getting Things Done -- "He claims he's the laziest man in the world, and I've always admired that he says that." Danny O'Brien and the 2005 ETech "Life Hacks" talk -- "Danny and I are both so addled and odd and different... his energy was just incandescent to be around." The conference where Merlin's laptop had Wi-Fi for the first time. Site Meter -- "There's your life before site meter and your life after site meter." The little GIF badge that counted page loads and launched a million blog vanity spirals. 5ives & Typography 5ives -- Merlin's list site (2002), 450 lists, being revived. "I'm pleased with myself. I like that I made four hundred and fifty lists that some people thought were funny in the 2000s." Matthew Butterick -- fonts, Practical Typography. "One of those people where I'm just interested in your deal," like Simon Willison or Edgar Wright. Merlin bought the entire font set during a bout of situational depression and is finally using them for the 5ives redesign. Movies & TV The Hollow Crown (BBC) -- Trailer. "Look at that stacked cast." Ben Whishaw, Tom Hiddleston, Sophie Okonedo, Rory Kinnear. Merlin told Kathy to buy it on Apple TV "or I can pirate it for you." Kenneth Branagh's Henry V (1989) -- "My number one movie that I recommend." "You don't even need to understand what they're saying. It'll still give you shivers." Mark Rylance: St. Crispin's Day speech at the Globe -- "It gives you a different kind of shivers, like a different part of your neck and your back." Merlin recited part of the speech from memory. The Death of Stalin (2017) -- "A very dark, very funny film" by Armando Iannucci. Veep / The Thick of It -- "It's gonna be difficult difficult lemon difficult." Both Iannucci. Led to Merlin imagining Matthew Butterick as a Veep restaurant reservation alias. Women Talking (2022) / Men (2022) -- Merlin's suggested double feature for mom's night. "Start with Women Talking, back with Men." Jessie Buckley, Rory Kinnear. Our Flag Means Death -- Merlin named his Mac Studio "Buttons" after Ewen Bremner's Mr. Buttons ("the guy from Trainspotting"). Rhys Darby, Kristian Nairn ("Hodor's on there. He's a big fella."). Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) -- "Just to be available." Merlin's favorite line, from Mr. Kylie the possum wanting to know his job in the big plan. Music Vikingur Olafsson: Goldberg Variations (Deutsche Grammophon, 2023) -- Merlin's current obsession. "I care so intensely about that." Discovered after years of only knowing Glenn Gould. Glenn Gould: 1955 vs. 1981 Goldberg Variations -- The famous pair: 38 minutes of youthful showmanship vs. 51 minutes of deliberate structure. Public Enemy -- "Bring the Noise" -- Merlin rapped the full opening verse from memory when Kathy mentioned Flavor Flav. "Bass, how low can you go?" Poetry Gwendolyn Brooks -- "We Real Cool" (video of her 1983 Guggenheim reading) -- "We real cool. We jazz June. We die soon." Merlin on hearing poetry "in the air" vs. on the page. Sylvia Plath -- "Daddy" (her 1962 BBC recording) -- "You do not do, you do not do... you really hear something you didn't see on the page." Books & Podcasts Bessel van der Kolk on The Ezra Klein Show -- "One of my all-time favorite podcast episodes. It changed my life. Everything you know about trauma is screwing you up." Off Menu -- celebrities describe their dream meal. The Amanda Seyfried episode taught Merlin about a kind of olive he now puts on Brussels sprouts. Mr. Show with Bob and David -- source of the "hey everybody" drum bit Merlin does throughout. "I'm very, very, very specifically stealing it from a bit about the new Ku Klux Klan." Blank Check (Griffin Newman) -- source of "the great ___" bit. "I'll credit Griffin Newman for that bit." People James Thompson (PCalc, Dice by PCalc) -- "What if twenty-sided dice fell on your head?" Merlin on how James finds delight in close-to-the-metal Apple tech. Armando Iannucci -- "If you like English nerd comedy, he's really something." Simon Willison, Matt Webb, danah boyd -- people Merlin follows because "I'm just interested in your deal." Edgar Wright -- "I will just show up because I'm interested in what he's up to. I don't even care if I like his movie." Ecamm Live -- streaming app Kathy uses for her unicorn co-working sessions. Pre-Show (Superconductors only) LiDAR accessibility features on iPhone -- Merlin fiddled with it on the street, "pointing his phone at people for a very long time." Apple's breathing sleep LED -- the MacBook pulsing light. Kathy: "So relaxing, so unnecessary and delightful." Apple researched sleeping respiratory rates and chose the calmest end of the spectrum. Erich Brenn, plate spinner, on The Ed Sullivan Show -- the origin of "spinning plates" as a metaphor. 8 appearances in the 1950s-60s. Support Conduit with a Relay Membership
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/conduit/122 http://relay.fm/conduit/122 There is No One True Anything with Merlin Mann 122 Kathy Campbell and Jay Miller Jay is gone again, so Kathy brings back Merlin Mann to discuss productivity porn as well as a ton of other topics of import. Jay is gone again, so Kathy brings back Merlin Mann to discuss productivity porn as well as a ton of other topics of import. clean 5583 Jay is gone again, so Kathy brings back Merlin Mann to discuss productivity porn as well as a ton of other topics of import. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Checked Connections - Merlin ✅ - Working on collecting the old sites and Fives list - Kathy ✅ - Get ready for unicorning cowork Keep sending those MyConduit Connections to us on Discord and through Feedback! New Connections - Merlin - Keep working on the site thing - Kathy - Take things to the post office For Our Super Conductors: Pre-Show: LIDar on iOS. How do you know if you're ladder is against the right wall? Post-Show: Embracing the chaos Credits Music: When You Smile Executive Producers: Relay FM Discord Community Conduit e122 Links Merlin's One Good Things Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Judy Greer (Ted Danson, Conan O'Brien Network) -- "I went in thinking, oh, this looks really good, and I ended up liking it probably twice as much as I expected." Judy Greer -- Cheryl/Carol on Archer, Kitty Sanchez on Arrested Development. "It was neat to hear her talk about how important it was for her to get better at acting." Typora -- WYSIWYG Markdown editor ($15). "A really nice balance of what I'm looking for" -- discovered through the 5ives redesign work with Claude. Judi Dench speech on The Graham Norton Show -- "Made me cry." Kathy's One Good Thing Flavor Flav sponsoring the US women's hockey team -- Vegas celebration for the gold-medal team. Merlin responded by rapping "Bring the Noise" from memory. Merlin's Shows Do By Friday (with Alex Cox) Reconcilable Differences (with John Siracusa) Roderick on the Line (with John Roderick) Productivity / Publishing Inbox Zero -- "I'm the inbox zero guy." Merlin originated the concept; the world turned it into a marketing term. 43folders.com -- "In 2004, there were not a lot of websites about how to deal with your productivity problems as a Mac user." Back to Work (5by5) -- former podcast David Allen / Getting Things Done -- "He claims he's the laziest man in the world, and I've always admired that he says that." Danny O'Brien and the 2005 ETech "Life Hacks" talk -- "Danny and I are both so addled and odd and different... his energy was just incandescent to be around." The conference where Merlin's laptop had Wi-Fi for the first time. Site Meter -- "There's your life before site meter and your life after site meter." The little GIF badge that counted page loads and launched a million blog vanity spirals. 5ives & Typography 5ives -- Merlin's list site (2002), 450 lists, being revived. "I'm pleased with myself. I like that I made four hundred and fifty lists that some people thought were funny in the 2000s." Matthew Butterick -- fonts, Practical Typography. "One of those people where I'm just interested in your deal," like Simon Willison or Edgar Wright. Merlin bought the entire font set during a bout of situational depression and is finally using them for the 5ives redesign. Movies & TV The Hollow Crown (BBC) -- Trailer. "Look at that stacked cast." Ben Whishaw, Tom Hiddleston, Sophie Okonedo, Rory Kinnear. Merlin told Kathy to buy it on Apple TV "or I can pirate it for you." Kenneth Branagh's Henry V (1989) -- "My number one movie that I recommend." "You don't even need to understand what they're saying. It'll still give you shivers." Mark Rylance: St. Crispin's Day speech at the Globe -- "It gives you a different kind of shivers, like a different part of your neck and your back." Merlin recited part of the speech from memory. The Death of Stalin (2017) -- "A very dark, very funny film" by Armando Iannucci. Veep / The Thick of It -- "It's gonna be difficult difficult lemon difficult." Both Iannucci. Led to Merlin imagining Matthew Butterick as a Veep restaurant reservation alias. Women Talking (2022) / Men (2022) -- Merlin's suggested double feature for mom's night. "Start with Women Talking, back with Men." Jessie Buckley, Rory Kinnear. Our Flag Means Death -- Merlin named his Mac Studio "Buttons" after Ewen Bremner's Mr. Buttons ("the guy from Trainspotting"). Rhys Darby, Kristian Nairn ("Hodor's on there. He's a big fella."). Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) -- "Just to be available." Merlin's favorite line, from Mr. Kylie the possum wanting to know his job in the big plan. Music Vikingur Olafsson: Goldberg Variations (Deutsche Grammophon, 2023) -- Merlin's current obsession. "I care so intensely about that." Discovered after years of only knowing Glenn Gould. Glenn Gould: 1955 vs. 1981 Goldberg Variations -- The famous pair: 38 minutes of youthful showmanship vs. 51 minutes of deliberate structure. Public Enemy -- "Bring the Noise" -- Merlin rapped the full opening verse from memory when Kathy mentioned Flavor Flav. "Bass, how low can you go?" Poetry Gwendolyn Brooks -- "We Real Cool" (video of her 1983 Guggenheim reading) -- "We real cool. We jazz June. We die soon." Merlin on hearing poetry "in the air" vs. on the page. Sylvia Plath -- "Daddy" (her 1962 BBC recording) -- "You do not do, you do not do... you really hear something you didn't see on the page." Books & Podcasts Bessel van der Kolk on The Ezra Klein Show -- "One of my all-time favorite podcast episodes. It changed my life. Everything you know about trauma is screwing you up." Off Menu -- celebrities describe their dream meal. The Amanda Seyfried episode taught Merlin about a kind of olive he now puts on Brussels sprouts. Mr. Show with Bob and David -- source of the "hey everybody" drum bit Merlin does throughout. "I'm very, very, very specifically stealing it from a bit about the new Ku Klux Klan." Blank Check (Griffin Newman) -- source of "the great ___" bit. "I'll credit Griffin Newman for that bit." People James Thompson (PCalc, Dice by PCalc) -- "What if twenty-sided dice fell on your head?" Merlin on how James finds delight in close-to-the-metal Apple tech. Armando Iannucci -- "If you like English nerd comedy, he's really something." Simon Willison, Matt Webb, danah boyd -- people Merlin follows because "I'm just interested in your deal." Edgar Wright -- "I will just show up because I'm interested in what he's up to. I don't even care if I like his movie." Ecamm Live -- streaming app Kathy uses for her unicorn co-working sessions. Pre-Show (Superconductors only) LiDAR accessibility features on iPhone -- Merlin fiddled with it on the street, "pointing his phone at people for a very long time." Apple's breathing sleep LED -- the MacBook pulsing light. Kathy: "So relaxing, so unnecessary and delightful." Apple researched sleeping respiratory rates and chose the calmest end of the spectrum. Erich Brenn, plate spinner, on The Ed Sullivan Show -- the origin of "spinning plates" as a metaphor. 8 appearances in the 1950s-60s. Support Conduit with a Relay Membership
In this week's episode of The Worth Loving Podcast, Keana W. Mitchell dives deep into one of the most common and painful relationship patterns: repeatedly attracting toxic partners. Through a trauma‑informed lens, Keana explores why these patterns form, how attachment wounds shape our attraction, and what it truly takes to break the cycle. Drawing on leading psychological research, she offers compassionate insight and practical steps to help you move toward healthier, emotionally safe relationships.Before unpacking this week's topic, Keana recaps last week's episode on Emotional Intimacy vs. Physical Intimacy, highlighting why emotional connection not physical intensity creates stronger, more secure bonds. This foundation sets the stage for understanding why so many people confuse intensity with love and how that confusion leads to unhealthy relationship choices.If you've ever felt stuck in a loop of choosing partners who drain you, confuse you, or make you question your worth, this episode will help you understand the deeper emotional patterns at play and guide you toward healing, clarity, and healthier love.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy we're drawn to familiar emotional patterns even when they're unhealthyHow attachment styles influence partner selection (Ainsworth, 1978; Mikulincer & Shaver, 2007)The role of trauma, repetition compulsion, and nervous system conditioning (Freud, 1920; van der Kolk, 2014)Why intensity is often mistaken for love (Carnes, 1997)Signs you may be attracting toxic partnersHow to build emotional intimacy with yourselfHow to rewire your nervous system to recognize healthy love (Porges, 2011)Practical steps to break the cycle and move toward secure attachment (Siegel, 2012)Green flags to look for in emotionally safe partnersKey TakeawaysYou don't choose toxic partners because you're broken, you choose what feels familiar.Emotional intimacy not physical intensity is the foundation of secure connection.Healing your attachment wounds changes who you're attracted to and who you allow into your life.Healthy love feels steady, consistent, and safe not chaotic or confusing.You can absolutely break the cycle and move toward relationships that honor your worth.Referenced Psychologists & ResearchJohn Bowlby (Attachment Theory)Mary Ainsworth (Attachment Styles)Hazan & Shaver (Romantic Attachment)Dr. Sue Johnson (Emotional Bonding)Dr. Bessel van der Kolk (Trauma & the Body)Dr. Judith Herman (Trauma & Recovery)Dr. Patrick Carnes (Trauma Bonding)Dr. Kristin Neff (Self‑Compassion)Dr. Stephen Porges (Polyvagal Theory)Dr. Daniel Siegel (Attachment & Neurobiology)Dr. John Gottman (Relationship Stability)Listener Reflection QuestionsWhat relationship patterns have you noticed repeating in your life?How does your body respond to emotional safety vs. emotional intensity?Which green flags do you want to prioritize moving forward?What boundaries or self‑compassion practices can support your healing?
Daphne Fatter, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, author, and international speaker known for her work integrating EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapy. She wrote Integrating EMDR and Internal Family Systems Therapy 3and has over 20 years of EMDR experience.Daphne has completed more than 460 hours of IFS training, including work with IFS founder Dr. Richard Schwartz, and also practices ancestral healing.She earned her master's from Naropa University and her doctorate from Penn State, then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at The Trauma Center under Dr. Bessel van der Kolk.Daphne previously served as Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator at the Fort Worth VA, has published on trauma and IFS, and now teaches clinicians worldwide while maintaining a private practice in Dallas.In This EpisodeDaphne's websiteDaphne's trainingsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Thank you to our Sponsors:Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.appArizona Trauma Institute at https://aztrauma.org/
In this week's episode of The Worth Loving Podcast, Keana W. Mitchell dives deep into one of the most common and painful relationship patterns: repeatedly attracting toxic partners. Through a trauma‑informed lens, Keana explores why these patterns form, how attachment wounds shape our attraction, and what it truly takes to break the cycle. Drawing on leading psychological research, she offers compassionate insight and practical steps to help you move toward healthier, emotionally safe relationships.Before unpacking this week's topic, Keana recaps last week's episode on Emotional Intimacy vs. Physical Intimacy, highlighting why emotional connection not physical intensity creates stronger, more secure bonds. This foundation sets the stage for understanding why so many people confuse intensity with love and how that confusion leads to unhealthy relationship choices.If you've ever felt stuck in a loop of choosing partners who drain you, confuse you, or make you question your worth, this episode will help you understand the deeper emotional patterns at play and guide you toward healing, clarity, and healthier love.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy we're drawn to familiar emotional patterns even when they're unhealthyHow attachment styles influence partner selection (Ainsworth, 1978; Mikulincer & Shaver, 2007)The role of trauma, repetition compulsion, and nervous system conditioning (Freud, 1920; van der Kolk, 2014)Why intensity is often mistaken for love (Carnes, 1997)Signs you may be attracting toxic partnersHow to build emotional intimacy with yourselfHow to rewire your nervous system to recognize healthy love (Porges, 2011)Practical steps to break the cycle and move toward secure attachment (Siegel, 2012)Green flags to look for in emotionally safe partnersKey TakeawaysYou don't choose toxic partners because you're broken, you choose what feels familiar.Emotional intimacy not physical intensity is the foundation of secure connection.Healing your attachment wounds changes who you're attracted to and who you allow into your life.Healthy love feels steady, consistent, and safe not chaotic or confusing.You can absolutely break the cycle and move toward relationships that honor your worth.Referenced Psychologists & ResearchJohn Bowlby (Attachment Theory)Mary Ainsworth (Attachment Styles)Hazan & Shaver (Romantic Attachment)Dr. Sue Johnson (Emotional Bonding)Dr. Bessel van der Kolk (Trauma & the Body)Dr. Judith Herman (Trauma & Recovery)Dr. Patrick Carnes (Trauma Bonding)Dr. Kristin Neff (Self‑Compassion)Dr. Stephen Porges (Polyvagal Theory)Dr. Daniel Siegel (Attachment & Neurobiology)Dr. John Gottman (Relationship Stability)Listener Reflection QuestionsWhat relationship patterns have you noticed repeating in your life?How does your body respond to emotional safety vs. emotional intensity?Which green flags do you want to prioritize moving forward?What boundaries or self‑compassion practices can support your healing?
Wat als je grootste leraar je eigen lichaam is?Onlangs interviewde ik Hilde Bolt. Zij is een ervaren klinisch psycholoog en traumaspecialist en begon haar loopbaan in de zwaarste gesloten psychiatrie van Nederland. Niet met een boekje in de hand, maar liggend op de grond naast een patiënt die twee weken onder haar bed weigerde uit te komen. Ja, letterlijk.Dat was het moment waarop Hilde snapte: de klassieke aanpak werkt hier niet. Creatief zijn was geen keuze, het was overleven. Ze ging op de grond liggen, vergeleek de vrouw met haar bange kat, en... het werkte. De vrouw kroop onder het bed vandaan.In dit gesprek neemt Hilde ons mee in haar visie op trauma, het lichaam en wat coaches én gewone mensen hiervan kunnen leren. En dat is véél meer dan je denkt.Een paar dingen die blijven hangen:Trauma is overal. We worden letterlijk geregeerd door getraumatiseerde mensen. Kijk maar om je heen.Je hoeft geen traumaspecialist te worden. Wél traumasensitief. Dat is een groot verschil, en het begint met nieuwsgierigheid en aanwezigheid.Kennis lezen ≠ kennis belichamen. Hilde ziet collega's die Gabor Maté en Bessel van der Kolk hebben gelezen maar in de praktijk toch met een "punthoofd" zitten te fixeren op hun cliënt. Herkenbaar?Het lichaam vergeet niets. Jaarlijks op exact dezelfde datum pijn op de plek van een oude operatie? Dat is geen toeval. Het lichaam slaat alles op, inclusief wat je dacht te hebben "verwerkt."De kracht van stilte. Soms is het enige wat iemand nodig heeft dat jij er gewoon bent. Geen tissues halen, geen plan trekken. Gewoon: aanwezig zijn.En over haar grote inspirator Gabor Maté: zijn aanpak laat zich samenvatten als compassievol nieuwsgierig zijn. Niet behandelen. Zijn.Muziek als medicijn, het lichaam als kompas, en een dobbelsteen die de laatste vraag bepaalt. Dit is een gesprek dat je niet snel vergeet.Meer over Hilde lees je hier: https://www.hildebolt.nl/Zin om je grondig én plezierig (verder) te bekwamen in het coachvak? Kijk eens hier: www.bewezeneffect.nl/Zin om te reageren op deze Podcast? Heb je een vraag, een compliment of opbouwende feedback? Hier laat je eenvoudig een voice-berichtje voor ons achter: www.speakpipe.com/bewezeneffectOf stuur een mailtje naar: team@bewezeneffect.nlVerder zijn alle blijken van waardering zeer welkom: delen met anderen, 5-sterren reviews, reacties, lid worden, etc. Doe vooral wat je passend vindt!Daarmee steun je deze podcast en zorg je dat ik gemotiveerd blijf om hem te maken, dus grote dank als je die kleine moeite neemt!
After taking a week off to tend to personal matters, Lauren returns to the series on leading under pressure with a focus on navigating conflict without escalation. She reframes conflict as a nervous system event rather than simply a communication issue, explaining how stress activates threat responses around control, safety, and belonging. When leaders become dysregulated, they lose access to clarity and often default to avoidance, control, or appeasement.She also explores what it looks like to stay grounded in tense moments through steady tone, clear boundaries, defined next steps, and meaningful repair when needed. Conflict is inevitable, but escalation is not when leaders choose regulation over urgency.Sign up for the University of Pennsylvania Behavior Breakthrough Accredited CourseLearn about the Staff Sustainability System a proven system to reduce burnout at the rootResources: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel A. van der Kolk, M.D.Other related resources from Five Ives: Blog Post: Why Traditional Employee Wellness Programs Fail (And What Works Instead)Survive Mode: Recognizing When Your Organization is in CrisisWhat are the Five Ives?Podcast:A Fresh Look at the Five Ives Framework in the WorkplaceClarity as a Safety CueWhen Leaders Become the StressorEpisode 2: Authority Without FearEpisode 1: What Stress Does to Decision MakingThe Pause Between Now and NextLeading From a Regulated CoreWhen Culture DysregulatesGrowth & Feedback Without FearOnboarding as Co-RegulationPolicy as a Nervous SystemThe Regulated Organization: What it Means to be a Regulated OrganizationOur Online Programs: Behavior BreakthroughPolicing Under PressureBoard Governance TrainingUniversity of Pennsylvania Behavior Breakthrough Accredited CourseSubscribe to our mailing list and find out more about Stress, Trauma, Behavior and the Brain!Check out our Facebook Group – Five Ives!Five Ives WebsiteThe Behavior Hub blogIf you're looking for support as you grow your organization's capacity for caring for staff and the community, we would love to be part of that journey. Schedule a free discovery call and let us be your guideAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Jackie Gowran is an holistic business coach who works on personal and business development alchemy through her business https://www.businessweaving.com/Today she is chatting with Stef about our nervous systems. What are they? What do they do for us? How can we recognise the messages they are sending us and how can we rewire the not so useful messages. How can we attune more to our gut instinct? How do we recognise when we are tipping into an unregulated state?There is so much in this episode you might need a pen and paper!The book Jackie mentioned was The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk. You can work with Jackie by booking a call on her website. If you are interested in joining Jackie for a parenting circle please email your interest to Stef themummind@gmail.comStef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this deeply personal and paradigm-shifting episode, Darin sits down with Justin McMillen, founder of Tree House Recovery and architect of one of the most innovative addiction treatment models in the country. What begins as a conversation about Midwestern roots and fatherhood quickly expands into genetics, evolutionary biology, trauma, tribal bonding, and the future of American healthcare. Justin shares how addiction nearly ended his life — and how a miracle encounter with a former inmate sparked the creation of a radically different recovery model rooted in biology, psychology, and social bonding. From surf therapy to Seal-style team dynamics, Harvard collaborations to a federal endorsement from RFK Jr., this episode explores how addiction may not be weakness — but misdirected high performance. And the implications go far beyond sobriety. This conversation reframes how we think about chronic disease, mental health, tribal polarization, loneliness, and what it means to be necessary in modern society. What You'll Learn 00:00:00 – Welcome Justin McMillen: Midwest roots, swimming, and early athletic drive 00:03:07 – Modern abundance, gluttony, and why we're sicker than ever 00:07:11 – Darin's father, sobriety, relapse, and addiction as a symptom 00:12:12 – Justin's dark turning point: living in a garage and losing hope 00:14:21 – The prison miracle: how a former inmate sparked a recovery movement 00:17:03 – Buying the first houses and building community-based sober living 00:19:01 – Why traditional treatment fails: bio-psycho-social imbalance 00:22:10 – Creating a 28-dimension model of health and recovery 00:24:26 – Evolutionary biology and ancestral fitness as addiction medicine 00:26:08 – "Humans are built for bonding" — the social root of addiction 00:27:39 – The genetics of addiction: dopamine polymorphisms and dissatisfaction 00:30:22 – Harvard validation: Dr. John Ratey & Bessel van der Kolk collaboration 00:31:19 – The broken incentive structure in rehab and insurance 00:33:25 – Military partnerships and returning warfighters to operational fitness 00:35:00 – RFK Jr. endorsement and national recognition 00:35:50 – Behavioral health as the future of American medicine 00:39:41 – Peer interviews and tribal acceptance in recovery 00:41:54 – Surf therapy and Seal-inspired team bonding protocols 00:43:20 – The prefrontal cortex, limbic system, and strengthening resilience 00:45:48 – Why being "necessary" is biologically essential to survival 00:47:36 – Tribalism, politics, and our evolutionary need for opposition 00:50:28 – Loneliness in modern cities and the loss of 150-person tribes 00:53:25 – Rebuilding community: start with your neighborhood 00:58:19 – Algorithms, belief reinforcement, and digital tribalism 01:01:07 – Freedom, values, and America's founding psychological architecture Thank You to Our Sponsors Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order. Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Justin McMillen Website: treehouserecovery.com Instagram: @treehouserecovery Facebook: Tree House Recovery YouTube: Tree House Recovery Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences Key Takeaway Addiction isn't weakness. It may be misdirected high performance in the wrong environment. We are wired for bonding, movement, purpose, and tribe. When those disappear, something else will take their place. If we want to solve addiction, and chronic disease, we don't just treat symptoms. We rebuild the tribe.
Guntars Godiņš sastādījis un atdzejojis igauņu mūsdienu dzejas antoloģiju "Man pietiks ar Latviju" un palicis uzticīgs arī igauņu dzejniekam Contram krājumā "Lecamaukla". Studijā viesojas Guntars Godiņš, Contra sarunai pievienojas attālināti. Sērijā "Orbītas bibliotēka" izdota igauņu mūsdienu dzejas antoloģija "Man pietiks ar Latviju", kurā iekļauti četrpadsmit dzejnieku darbi. Antoloģijā pārstāvēti dažādu paaudžu autori – no vidējās paaudzes līdz pašiem jaunākajiem –, lai atspoguļotu pēc iespējas pilnasinīgāku igauņu mūsdienu dzejas ainu. Antoloģijā iekļauti 14 dzejnieku darbi. Pārstāvētie autori: Trīna Soometsa (Triin Soomets), Jirgens Rooste (Jürgen Rooste), Krūsa Kalju (Kruusa Kalju), Marts Kangurs (Mart Kangur), Karolina Pihelgas (Carolina Pihelgas), Jiri Kolks (Jüri Kolk), Sveta Grigorjeva (Sveta Grigorjeva), Berita Kašana (Berit Kaschan), Tenis Vilu (Tõnis Vilu), Pireta Peldvere (Piret Põldver), Trīna Paja (Triin Paja), Reijo Rooss (Reijo Roos), Mārja Pertna (Maarja Pärtna), Riste Sofie Kēra (Riste Sofie Käär). Contras krājuma "Lecamaukla" atvēršanas svētki būs 20. martā Rīgas grāmatu svētkos, kur varēs sastapt gan Guntaru Godiņu, gan Contru. Krājumu izdevis apgāds "Pētergailis". Savukārt igauņu mūsdienu dzejas antoloģijas atvēršanas pasākums būs 29. aprīlī Igaunijas vēstniecībā Latvijā.
This week on the Finding God Podcast, we're stepping into a tender and deeply important conversation: how to reconnect with God after experiencing religious trauma. If you've ever felt afraid of God, unsure how to pray, or disconnected from your faith because of harmful church experiences, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a gentle path forward.Religious trauma can distort your view of God, your sense of safety, and your ability to trust. But trauma does not have the final word. In this episode, Keana walks with you through what religious trauma is, how it affects your nervous system, and why your struggle to reconnect with God is a normal trauma response not a spiritual failure.Drawing from the work of leading trauma researchers like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Diane Langberg, Dr. Kristin Neff, and Dr. Stephen Porges, this episode blends psychology and faith in a way that honors both your story and God's heart.✨ In This Episode, We Explore:1. What Religious Trauma Really IsHow spiritual abuse, fear‑based teachings, and shame‑driven environments impact your relationship with God.2. How Trauma Distorts Your View of GodWhy your nervous system may associate God with fear, disappointment, or pressure — and how to gently untangle that.3. What Reconnection Actually Looks LikeA slow, non‑linear, compassionate process rooted in safety, honesty, and God's gentleness.4. Practical Ways to Reconnect With GodTrauma‑informed spiritual practices that don't rely on rituals, pressure, or performance.5. Signs You're Reconnecting (Even If It Feels Small)How to recognize subtle shifts that show your heart is healing.6. Reflection Questions for Your JourneyPrompts to help you explore your beliefs, fears, and hopes with God.
After two decades as a pastor making $50K a year, Eileen Wilder woke up to a terrifying truth: she was meant for more. Her body was breaking down. Her joy was gone. Then she walked into a conference that changed everything. Within 18 months, she went from broke and overwhelmed to generating seven figures as a coach. In this episode, Eileen joins Ilana to share how she pivoted from ministry to million-dollar offers, how immersive events like LeapCon can fast-track your growth, and the powerful exercise that will help you package your expertise and charge your worth. Eileen Wilder is a bestselling author and high-ticket business coach helping individuals package their expertise into profitable high-ticket offers. As a keynote speaker, she has shared stages with leaders like Tony Robbins, Russell Brunson, Ed Mylett, and Bishop T.D. Jakes, empowering others to build wealth, freedom, and impact. In this episode, Ilana and Eileen will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (04:06) Eileen's Journey from Pastor to Entrepreneur (07:35) Discovering Life Coaching at a Conference (14:01) The Life-Changing Impact of Events (16:17) How a “Janky” Video Took Her from $297 to $250K (18:35) Losing Her Mother and Finding Financial Power (24:00) From $50K Salary to Seven Figures in 18 Months (26:57) Practical Exercise for Commanding Premium Prices (35:22) $1 Million in a Day: The Power of High-Ticket Offers (40:12) Mastering the Art of Public Speaking (42:39) LeapCon 2026: A Transformational Experience (44:53) The Key to Pricing Your Services Eileen Wilder is a bestselling author, business growth consultant, and keynote speaker who helps entrepreneurs and creators turn their expertise into profitable high-ticket offers and virtual events. A former pastor of 20+ years, she transformed her fear of public speaking into a seven-figure speaking career and is now known as “The Queen of Stages.” Eileen has shared stages with leaders like Tony Robbins, Russell Brunson, Ed Mylett, and Bishop T.D. Jakes, empowering others to build wealth, freedom, and impact. Connect with Eileen: Eileen's Website: https://eileenwilder.com Eileen's Instagram: instagram.com/eileenwild Resources Mentioned: Eileen's Book, Financially Free: How To Create Your Own Economy No Matter What's Going On In the World Around You: https://www.financiallyfreebook.com/ff-1 Eileen's Book, The Pivot Plan: End Emotional Exhaustion, Overcome Depression, Discover Your Strongest Life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1943127719 The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143127748 Leap Academy: LeapCon is the #1 Conference for Reinvention, Leadership & Career — a powerful 3‑day experience designed to help you unlock what's next in your career and life.
Wouter Kolk kent als voormalig ceo van Ahold Delhaize Europa & Indonesië de ins en outs van foodretail. Welke rol krijgt AI in dit domein? Wat zijn de succesfactoren van retailmedia? Hoe ziet de supermarkt van de toekomst eruit? In deze podcast van RetailTrends gaat Marcel ten Holte met de topman in gesprek over deze, en andere prangende vragen.
Send JKO a Text MessageWomen's bodies go through changes in the course of their lives, but in the trenches, these changes from pregnancy, childbirth, stress, or trauma can feel like grief. Many women judge themselves for the weight, scars and visible reminders of survival that they carry. If you recognize this feeling, this episode is for you. JKO calls you out of that inner courtroom of relentless “self-occupation” and harsh self-blame, into self-compassion. Nuggets of wisdom in this episode The grief of body change is not vanity The changes from child-birth and c-sections Do not join “the committee” of judgement against yourself Why self-compassion is not self-indulgence Key Scriptures: Psalm 139:14, Romans 8:1, Matthew 11:28 References Bessel van der Kolk's book, The Body Keeps the Score Safety Note: Please use these ideas in a way that feels right and safe for your situation. For personal support, reach out to someone you trust or a local service in your area. Picture on cover developed in Canva. Support the show If Messy Can't Stop Her blesses or inspires you, please consider supporting it at supportmessycantstopher.buzzsprout.com. Thank you for being part of this journey. If you would love to share your story on the #MessyCantStopHer podcast, click here to let me know. Thank you so much for listening. Music Credit: https://indiefy.me/wanted-carter
JJ welcomes back Michelle Reittinger, author and host of The Upside of Bipolar, for a bold, hope-filled conversation that challenges common cultural narratives around bipolar disorder. Together, they unpack "myths" that can keep people stuck in fear and identity-based labels—and invite listeners into curiosity, root-cause investigation, and a more empowering view of symptoms, healing, and personal responsibility. In This Episode, We Cover · Michelle's story: diagnosed in 1998, years of intensive psychiatric treatment, polypharmacy, and a breaking point that became a turning point · Why a diagnosis can feel like an "answer," but often doesn't explain why symptoms started · The difference between a "cluster of symptoms" and an identified disease mechanism · Why curiosity (vs. shame) changes everything—especially with intense symptoms like rage, anxiety, and dissociation · The "detective" approach: identifying triggers, patterns, and underlying contributors · The role of foundational health (nutrients, sleep, nervous system regulation) in emotional resilience and symptom reduction · Why suppressed emotions can show up as anxiety, depression, physical pain, or crisis states · How identity, victimhood, and relationship dynamics can unconsciously reinforce staying stuck · A grounded reminder: do not abruptly stop medications—tapering/changes should be done slowly and safely with qualified support Notable Takeaways · Labels can reduce curiosity—and curiosity is often the doorway to change. · "Symptoms" are information; the goal is to explore what they're pointing to. · The most empowering question isn't "What's wrong with me?" but "What happened—and what is my system asking for now?" · Healing can have a social cost: if your "sick role" has been rewarded with attention, protection, or lowered expectations, getting better can feel threatening (even subconsciously). Resources Mentioned · Anatomy of an Epidemic by Robert Whitaker · The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk · Healing Back Pain by Dr. John Sarno Connect with Michelle · Website: theupsideofbipolar.com · Free resource: Mood Cycle Survival Guide (available on her site) · Podcast + book links are also on her website.
JJ welcomes back Michelle Reittinger, author and host of The Upside of Bipolar, for a bold, hope-filled conversation that challenges common cultural narratives around bipolar disorder. Together, they unpack "myths" that can keep people stuck in fear and identity-based labels—and invite listeners into curiosity, root-cause investigation, and a more empowering view of symptoms, healing, and personal responsibility. In This Episode, We Cover · Michelle's story: diagnosed in 1998, years of intensive psychiatric treatment, polypharmacy, and a breaking point that became a turning point · Why a diagnosis can feel like an "answer," but often doesn't explain why symptoms started · The difference between a "cluster of symptoms" and an identified disease mechanism · Why curiosity (vs. shame) changes everything—especially with intense symptoms like rage, anxiety, and dissociation · The "detective" approach: identifying triggers, patterns, and underlying contributors · The role of foundational health (nutrients, sleep, nervous system regulation) in emotional resilience and symptom reduction · Why suppressed emotions can show up as anxiety, depression, physical pain, or crisis states · How identity, victimhood, and relationship dynamics can unconsciously reinforce staying stuck · A grounded reminder: do not abruptly stop medications—tapering/changes should be done slowly and safely with qualified support Notable Takeaways · Labels can reduce curiosity—and curiosity is often the doorway to change. · "Symptoms" are information; the goal is to explore what they're pointing to. · The most empowering question isn't "What's wrong with me?" but "What happened—and what is my system asking for now?" · Healing can have a social cost: if your "sick role" has been rewarded with attention, protection, or lowered expectations, getting better can feel threatening (even subconsciously). Resources Mentioned · Anatomy of an Epidemic by Robert Whitaker · The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk · Healing Back Pain by Dr. John Sarno Connect with Michelle · Website: theupsideofbipolar.com · Free resource: Mood Cycle Survival Guide (available on her site) · Podcast + book links are also on her website.
Have you ever wondered why certain experiences stay with you long after the moment has passed, even when you try to move on?In this episode of A Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg sits down with Bessel van der Kolk, world-renowned psychiatrist, trauma researcher, and author of the groundbreaking book The Body Keeps the Score. A leading voice in understanding how trauma shapes the brain, body, and behaviour, Bessel shares decades of clinical insight into why trauma keeps people stuck and what it actually takes to heal.In this episode, you will learn:How trauma is defined and why it keeps people frozen in the pastWhy childhood trauma is far more common than most people realiseWhat repair really means in parenting and why predictability mattersHow therapies like EMDR and neurofeedback help rewire the brainThe role of the body, movement, and community in long-term healingWhy medication can help some people, but rarely creates true change on its ownThis episode is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, that the body can learn safety again, and that with the right support, people can return to who they truly are.Purchase tickets to Bessel's Australian tour in April 26' here: https://collections.humanitix.com/dr-bessel-van-der-kolk-livePurchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.Sign up for Sarah's newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.Instagram: @sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Over the last few decades, the understanding of trauma has changed the landscape of therapy. I'm honored to talk with Bessel Van der Kolk, one of the leaders of that movement.Le livre de Bessel : https://www.lisez.com/livres/le-corps-noublie-rien/9782266300728Mon site : https://www.fabricemidal.comFacebook Fabrice Midal : https://www.facebook.com/FabriceMidalFacebook du podcast Dialogues : https://www.facebook.com/dialogues.fmInstagram Fabrice Midal : https://www.instagram.com/fabricemidalInstagram du podcast Dialogues : https://www.instagram.com/fabricemidal_dialogues/Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@fabricemidalMes trois chaînes YouTube :Mes vidéos : https://www.youtube.com/@fabricemidal1Les Dialogues : https://www.youtube.com/@dialoguesfmLes méditations guidées : https://www.youtube.com/@mediteravecfabricemidalMes podcasts :Le podcast de Fabrice Midal (toutes mes vidéos en version audio) :
Depuis quelques décennies, la compréhension du traumatisme a profondément changé le champ des thérapies. Pour faire le point sur ce sujet si essentiel, j'ai l'honneur de recevoir Bessel Van der Kolk, un des pionniers du sujet, auteur de nombreux livres dont "Le corps n'oublie rien".Le livre de Bessel : https://www.lisez.com/livres/le-corps-noublie-rien/9782266300728Mon site : https://www.fabricemidal.comFacebook Fabrice Midal : https://www.facebook.com/FabriceMidalFacebook du podcast Dialogues : https://www.facebook.com/dialogues.fmInstagram Fabrice Midal : https://www.instagram.com/fabricemidalInstagram du podcast Dialogues : https://www.instagram.com/fabricemidal_dialogues/Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@fabricemidalMes trois chaînes YouTube :Mes vidéos : https://www.youtube.com/@fabricemidal1Les Dialogues : https://www.youtube.com/@dialoguesfmLes méditations guidées : https://www.youtube.com/@mediteravecfabricemidalMes podcasts :Le podcast de Fabrice Midal (toutes mes vidéos en version audio) :
Bienvenue dans l'épisode 3 : Trauma comme terreau des violences systémiques avec Juliet Drouar. Notre discussion est inspiré de son ouvrage "Trauma : en finir avec nos violences"L'épisode commence après l'intro, à 6 minutes. Programme :Épisode 1 : L'hétérosexualité n'est pas ce qu'on croit (8/01/2026)Épisode 2 : La micro-entreprise hétérosexuelle (15/01/2026)Épisode 3 : Trauma comme terreau des violences systémiques (22/01/2026)Épisode 4 : Quelles alternatives ? (29/01/2026). Dans cette mini-série, on va essayer de comprendre, comment la violence structurelle se transmet, comment elle s'infiltre dans nos relations affectives et sexuelles, et surtout comment elle peut être questionnée, réparée, déconstruite. Ces épisodes sont courts. Pas parce que le sujet est simple, il ne l'est pas. Mais parce que l'idée ici, ce n'est pas de tout dire.C'est d'ouvrir des portes.Si ça résonne, si ça bouscule, alors c'est une invitation à aller plus loin, à lire, à écouter, à se faire accompagner, et à continuer la réflexion ailleurs, ensemble.Bonne écoute !Ressources pour aller plus loin :"Trauma : en finir avec nos violences" de Juliet Drouar explore le rôle des traumatismes dans les rapports sociaux et propose des outils de guérison.Le corps n'oublie rien de Bessel van der Kolk (traduit en français)Désirer la violence de Chloé ThibaudThe Invention of Women: Making an African Sense of Western Gender Discourses (1997) Oyèrónkẹ OyěwùmíLa thérapie EMDR et ICVPodcasts :TRAUMAS Podcast : Partages de survivant·e·s, courage, résilience.Sacré Trauma ! : Outils, interviews d'experts, inspiration pour le mieux-être.Mon compte instagram : @camilleparlesexe -/- mon site internet : www.camillebataillon.comPréparation, Montage, Communication : Camille BataillonVisuel by Laforet Designer -/-
Does a traumatic childhood doom you to unhappiness and dysfunction? Meet Wendy Correa who overcame a horrific youth. Dreams were a key part of her recovery! Wendy’s debut book is memoir My Pretty Baby: Seeking Truth and Finding Healing. Wendy starts with a pivotal dream of a black jaguar which had her face then talks about how childhood trauma affects life-long mental health including addiction, depression, and even physical ailments like irritable bowel syndrome and heart disease. She says that 64% of people have experienced at least one of the ten traumas highlighted by the “ACE” scale which lists Adverse Childhood Experiences. She encourages listeners to google the ACEs quiz to start thinking about how trauma might be informing our own lives. She describes some of the modalities that were healing for her including meditation, psychotherapy, music, somatic practices saying “the issues are in the tissues.” Wendy describes the work by Bessel van der Kolk and his seminal book “The Body Keeps the Score.” After the break we talk about the dangers of toxic positivity and the art of learning “to suffer well” of which a pivotal component is forgiveness. She also mentions Whitney Goodman and Joan Didion. Here is a link to a short video clip of the conversation: The Full-Length video can be found here: BIO: Wendy B. Correa is a writer, yogi, hiker and public speaker. She has worked in film, music, and radio. She holds bachelor's degrees in psychology and theater arts. A wife and mother, she resides in Denver, Colorado. My Pretty Baby, an Amazon #1 Best Seller, is her debut book. WendyBCorrea.com This show, episode number 346, was recorded during a live broadcast on January 17, 2026 at KSQD.org, community radio of Santa Cruz. Here are links to other Dream Journal episodes you might be interested in: Meditation and Trauma Recovery with Edit B Kiss Post Traumatic Spiritual Growth with Linda Schiller Intro and outro music by Mood Science. Ambient music new every week by Rick Kleffel. Archived music can be found at Pandemiad.com. Many thanks to Rick for also engineering the show and to Erik Nelson for answering the phones. SHARE A DREAM FOR THE SHOW or a question or enquire about being a guest on the podcast by emailing Katherine Bell at katherine@ksqd.org. Follow on LI, IG, YT, FB, & LT @ExperientialDreamwork #thedreamjournal. To learn more or to inquire about exploring your own dreams go to ExperientialDreamwork.com. The Dream Journal aims to: Increase awareness of and appreciation for nightly dreams. Inspire dream sharing and other kinds of dream exploration as a way of adding depth and meaningfulness to lives and relationships. Improve society by the increased empathy, emotional balance, and sense of wonder which dream exploration invites. A dream can be meaningful even if you don’t know what it means. The Dream Journal is produced at and airs on KSQD Santa Cruz, 90.7 FM. Catch it streaming LIVE at KSQD.org 10-11am Pacific Time on Saturdays. Call or text with your dreams or questions at 831-900-5773 or email at onair@ksqd.org. Podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms the Monday following the live show. The complete KSQD Dream Journal podcast page can be found at ksqd.org/the-dream-journal/. Closed captioning is available on the YouTube version of this podcast and an automatically generated transcript is available at Apple Podcasts within 24 hours of posting. Thanks for being a Dream Journal listener! Available on all major podcast platforms. Rate it, review it, subscribe, and tell your friends.
In this deeply healing and eye‑opening episode of the Finding God Podcast, Keana explores one of the most damaging yet common beliefs in Christianity: the idea that God's love must be earned. Many believers carry silent pressure to “perform” spiritually to pray enough, serve enough, behave well enough, or be perfect enough to feel worthy of God's love. But this belief doesn't come from God. It comes from people, trauma, culture, and distorted teachings that confuse performance with worthiness. In this episode, Keana breaks down: Why so many Christians feel like they must earn God's love How family systems, church culture, and trauma shape this belief The psychological impact of conditional love The spiritual damage caused by performance‑based religion Biblical examples of people who struggled with performance and those who rested in God's unconditional love How to recognize when you're performing for God instead of connecting with Him Five healing practices to help you break free from spiritual striving This episode is a gentle invitation to breathe, rest, and remember that God's love is not fragile, conditional, or dependent on your performance. You are loved because God is love not because you are perfect.
We've been told time heals all wounds. Go back to work. Stay busy. But what if decades of stress are still rewriting the body right now? Dr. Karestan Koenen, a Harvard researcher who has followed 100,000 women over twenty years, shares what she's discovered about how unaddressed trauma doesn't fade—it becomes biology. In this conversation, we explore why major disease studies have ignored trauma, how stalking affects women's heart health, and what epigenetics reveals about catching these changes early. In this episode you'll learn: [01:54] The Pattern No One Was Tracking: How clinical observation at the VA revealed PTSD and diabetes worsening together—before research proved it [04:04] Stalking and Heart Disease: Why women on the editorial board said "of course this is true" while men said "there's no way" [05:35] The Gap in Major Disease Studies: Why the cohorts that shaped our understanding of diet, exercise, and disease never measured trauma [11:27] How to Define Trauma: Uncontrollable, unpredictable, and overwhelming—and why the pandemic qualified [14:41] When Coping Mechanisms Take a Toll: How the adaptations that helped us survive can interfere with where we want to go [17:14] Resilience Redefined: Why you can have symptoms and still be making meaning—and why the person in front of you is always a survivor [23:58] Loss of Life Purpose: How retirement, death of a spouse, or role changes directly impact physical health and longevity [28:47] Time Doesn't Heal—It Becomes Biology: Why going back to work and staying busy doesn't make trauma fade [32:33] The Biology of Adversity Project: How epigenetics research may catch changes before chronic conditions develop [34:17] Somatic Practices Without the Story: The future of yoga, breathwork, and body-based approaches for resetting the nervous system Get the full episode breakdown at Biology of Trauma® Podcast - Episode 155: Time Doesn't Heal: What 20 Years of Research Actually Shows Resources/Guides: Biology of Trauma book - Available now everywhere books are sold. Get your copy Free Guide: How Trauma Shows Up in the Body & What To Do About It - Understand why your body responds this way. Learn what helps. Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 86: Is Trauma Genetic or Epigenetic? Insights with Dr. Bruce Lipton Episode 116: The Body Keeps Score: How Trauma Rewires Your Nervous System with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, mild languageToday, Jan is joined by Dr. Ute Liersch, a Chartered Counselling and Coaching Psychologist. They begin by exploring how being labeled "stupid" in a rigid school system shaped Dr. Ute's early life and self-concept. They discuss the critical difference between experiencing victimhood and choosing victimization. Dr. Ute shares her philosophy of honoring the past, respecting the present, and being excited for the future. The conversation delves into reframing difficult emotions as vital data, understanding anger as a signal of injustice, and the necessity of compassion, curiosity, and courage to heal from trauma, toxic relationships, and life's inevitable hardships. Buy Dr. Ute Liersch's Book: A Minimalist's Guide to Becoming Resilient Mentioned Resources: The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264Subscribe / Support / Contact:
Nine Simple Practices That Strengthen Relationships Summary In Episode #99 of the Human Intimacy Podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinner and MaryAnn Michaelis celebrate their 99th episode by sharing nine powerful practices couples can use to strengthen connection, deepen trust, and build meaningful intimacy. Each principle is grounded in years of clinical experience, neuroscience, and relationship research—while remaining practical and accessible for real-life relationships. Together they explore why emotional safety is the foundation of all connection, the importance of ownership over blame, and how consistent attunement builds emotional closeness. They emphasize spending intentional time together, rebuilding trust through small daily actions, learning to emotionally regulate before communicating, and facing—not avoiding—conflict. They also highlight how positive relational interactions nurture bonding and why dreaming and planning for the future together creates shared hope and purpose. Listeners are encouraged to start small, picking one area to work on, knowing that meaningful relationships are built one intentional step at a time. Key References & Influences These concepts draw from established research and recognized thought leaders in relationships, trauma, emotional regulation, and neurobiology: Polyvagal Theory & Safety Porges, S. W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation. Emotional Attunement & Attachment Siegel, D. J. (2010). The Mindful Therapist: A Clinician's Guide to Mindsight and Neural Integration. Trust and Relationship Repair Gottman, J. & Silver, N. (2015). The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Gottman, J. (2011). What Makes Love Last? Ownership vs. Blame / Emotional Responsibility Brown, B. (2015). Rising Strong. Conflict Resolution & The Zeigarnik Effect Zeigarnik, B. (1927). On Finished and Unfinished Tasks. Psychologische Forschung. Hope & Future Orientation Seligman, M. (2018). The Hope Circuit: A Psychologist's Journey from Helplessness to Optimism. Trauma, Safety & Human Connection van der Kolk, B. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score. Conference Invitation If you're ready to go deeper in strengthening your relationship, we invite you to join us at the Human Intimacy 2nd Annual Conference. Use coupon code 50off to receive 50% off registration (limited time): https://humanintimacy.zohobackstage.com/HumanIntimacy2ndAnnualConference#/ Online Supplemental Course: (It's Free) The Human Intimacy Companion Course
BEAUTY BEYOND BETRAYAL - Heal from Betrayal, Affair Recovery, Betrayal Trauma Recovery
Why does betrayal trauma affect your brain so deeply? In today's episode, we break down what trauma brain actually is, why it happens after infidelity, and how the neurological impact of betrayal can leave you feeling foggy, anxious, overwhelmed, and unlike yourself. You'll learn the science behind your symptoms, the biblical truth that speaks into your healing, and three evidence-based ways to begin rewiring your brain—starting today. We'll explore how betrayal disrupts the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and nervous system, why intrusive thoughts and hypervigilance are completely normal, and how God designed your brain with the capacity to heal. Using neuroscience research from experts like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Jennifer Freyd, and Dr. Daniel Siegel, you'll finally understand why your brain is doing what it's doing—and how you can take your power back. If you're tired of feeling stuck, confused, or “not yourself,” this episode will help you make sense of it all and give you a clear, faith-centered path forward. ✨ Enrollment Now Open: Roadmap to Recovery (Begins January 12, 2026!) If you're ready to heal your brain, your heart, and your identity after betrayal, now is the time to join Roadmap to Recovery—my Christ-centered, neuroscience-informed 6-month program for betrayed Christian women. Spots are extremely limited and registration is officially open. Don't wait—your healing begins the moment you say yes. Learn more & enroll → ROADMAP TO RECOVERY :: NEXT STEPS: ROADMAP TO RECOVERY GROUP COACHING FOR WOMEN - NEXT ROUND LAUNCHES JANUARY 12, 2026! MARRIAGE REDESIGNED PROGRAM Schedule your MARRIAGE REDESIGNED FREE CONSULT Join our Beauty Beyond Betrayal Sisterhood: Healing from an affair: Heartbreak Recovery for Christian Women Grab your Free Ebook: Broken Vows: Begin healing from the devastation of betrayal Email: info@lisalimehouse.com WEBSITE: www.lisalimehouse.com Got a question you want answered? ASK HERE
To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/u34-haBpeKM How does childhood trauma get stuck in our nervous system and manifest as physical illness? Is it possible to truly forgive and let go without bypassing the pain or condoning the behavior? What simple, body-based tools can we use to regulate our emotions and find peace in a chaotic world? Join Dr. Adriana Popescu in another empowering episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health. In this episode, Dr. Adriana sits down with Sharon Laflamme, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, and founder of Creating Serenity Now. Sharon shares her powerful personal journey of healing from childhood trauma and chronic health issues, revealing how she moved from merely surviving to thriving. Together, they dive deep into the mechanics of the nervous system, the importance of somatic awareness, and Sharon's unique approach to forgiveness as a path to ultimate freedom and self-love. In this episode: Trauma and the Body: Understanding that trauma is not in the event itself, but in how it gets locked in the nervous system Somatic Experiencing: How this modality helps "complete" the fight-or-flight cycle and restore balance to the body The Empath's Journey: Navigating the world when you feel everyone else's emotions and learning to differentiate "mine" from “theirs" Polyvagal Theory Simplified: A look at the vagus nerve and practical ways to move out of "freeze" states into connection and safety The Art of Forgiveness: Why forgiveness is often misunderstood and how Sharon's course, "Making Friends with Forgiveness," reframes it as an act of self-liberation Gut-Brain Connection: Exploring the link between early trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and digestive health Practical Tools: Breathing techniques and simple exercises to self-regulate and create internal serenity now Resources Mentioned: Sharon's Website: CreatingSerenityNow.com Online Course: MakingFriendsWithForgiveness.com Sharon's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SharonLaflamme Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748 About Sharon: Meet Sharon Laflamme. Facilitator/founder of Creating Serenity Now LLC. She has taken her life's passions of human behavior, health, nutrition, yoga, meditation and incorporated them into creating an internal space for healing. Healing herself and others has been a lifelong passion. Her journey through childhood trauma created a need to heal, and as an empath, that meant everyone she was in contact with. She became a certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, where she helps transform pain into peace, where trauma symptoms resolve, and clients feel integrated and whole. Vitality is restored, clients finally feel at home in their bodies. She works with people with childhood trauma, resolving the many health issues that present, due to the nervous system's dysregulation. She is a seeker of knowledge & evolution, a certified Kripalu yoga teacher, with a Associates Degree in Chemical Dependency, Online course creator: Making Friends With Forgiveness; The Art of Letting Go, member of the Polyvagal Institute, Ayurvedic/Functional medicine advocate, a summit presenter, YouTube creator, podcast guest speaker and she is on the board of LoveMakers Foundation. “Forgiveness is the highest form of self-love. It's about cutting the cord that drains your energy.” – Sharon Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/) About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***ed Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/ You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. 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de Description JON LABMAN'S life's work is about helping people overcome trauma, anxiety, self-doubt and low self-esteem, while waking up to their deepest nature as the Absolute, like he did himself..Jon was traumatized at home, bullied at school, and lived in uncomprehending misery for years, including being in and out of extreme religious cults and doing many years of psychotherapy work as a client. He understands how difficult the process of change can be, because Jon lived and still lives it.He also knows how awesome the rewards of moving towards Liberation are. Jon was bound and determined to feel better, and that kept him alive and persisting through numerous 'false starts. He started working with my first psychologist at the age of 15, but didn't really take to the work until he was nearly 30. Jon started on an active spiritual path at the same time which has taken him into Judaism, evangelical and then new age Christianity, and finally into the mystical awakening traditions of the East (Hinduism, Yoga, Buddhism, etc.) He started my professional journey as an administrative and technical writing professional, but then moved into working with people, first as a Licensed Massage Therapist, where he realized that the most rewarding part of the work was listening to clients' life stories. Jon then returned to school and earned a Master's in Counseling Psychology. Since then, He's been the Director of the Trauma Treatment Program at a large agency, receiving numerous accreditations, written four books, and earned two trauma treatment certifications from the world-famous specialists Dr. Bessel van der Kolk and Dr. Bruce Perry – all while seeing clients full-time. Jon also studied Energy Healing for 3 years, got a 500-hour certification as a Yoga Teacher, and began teaching meditation and spiritual awakening in 2001. For the last 23 years,Jon been helping people move from a tortured existence to a life of peace and contentment, living from the shining center or Core of who they are. CONTACT JON LABMAN: support@simlyawaken.com
Thriving Adoptees - Inspiration For Adoptive Parents & Adoptees
Secondary trauma can build up within us without us noticing. Even veteran therapist Bessel van der Kolk who's the author of the bestselling book The Body Keeps The Score wasn't aware of his secondary trauma until very recently. And secondary trauma is common amongst adoptive parents. Do you want to heal for your kids? Be triggered less often? At peace more? Listen in as adoptive mother Jaycie and Executive Director shares her learnings on healing secondary trauma, choosing love over grief and much more.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayciebias/https://www.facebook.com/WVFosterParents/https://wvfosterparents.org/ Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.
The Somatic Experience: How the Body Stores Trauma and the Path to Physiological Healing In this powerful episode of the Human Intimacy Podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinner and MaryAnn Michaelis, LCSW, explore the essential connection between trauma, physiology, and healing through a somatic lens. Drawing on the work of Peter Levine, Bessel van der Kolk, Deb Dana, and polyvagal theory, they highlight how trauma is not only a psychological experience but a physical one stored in the muscles, nervous system, and internal energy of the body. Dr. Skinner and MaryAnn discuss why individuals—especially betrayed partners—often disconnect from their bodies after chronic stress, betrayal trauma, or overwhelming life experiences. They examine how fight, flight, and freeze responses affect the nervous system, how chronic cortisol disrupts mood and metabolism, and why many trauma survivors struggle to sense or interpret their own physiological cues. Through stories, research, and lived experiences, the hosts illustrate how the body keeps the score and how healing requires learning to listen to internal sensations rather than pushing them aside. They offer practical tools such as somatic tracking, Peter Levine's completion techniques, trauma-informed yoga, breathing exercises that access the vagus nerve, and movement-based approaches for releasing stored energy. The episode includes a guided somatic check-in where listeners rate their tension level and are invited into a simple three-minute breathing practice designed to lower physiological arousal. Dr. Skinner and MaryAnn also normalize the experience of increased anxiety during quiet moments and suggest alternative vagus nerve–based exercises and sound-based practices (like the “vu” exhale) to support regulation. They close by emphasizing self-compassion, intentionality, and noticing “glimmers” of safety as signs that the body is returning to calm. Listeners are also invited to deepen their healing journey by attending the 2nd Annual Human Intimacy Conference, where leading experts will share tools for recovering from sexual betrayal, infidelity, and building deeper, safer relationships. References & Resources (Updated) Key Authors & Theories Peter A. Levine, PhD Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma — foundational work on Somatic Experiencing and how trauma is stored and released through the body. Bessel van der Kolk, MD The Body Keeps the Score — seminal text on how trauma affects the nervous system, brain, and body. Stephen W. Porges, PhD Polyvagal Theory — explains the body's hierarchy of safety, fight/flight, and shutdown responses. Deb Dana, LCSW The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy — introduces “glimmers” and practical tools for nervous-system regulation. Practices Mentioned Trauma-Informed Yoga Somatic Experiencing (SE) Vagus Nerve Stimulation / “Basic Exercise” (Polyvagal-based) Breathwork for parasympathetic activation Sound-based regulation (e.g., “vu” exhale with hand on abdomen) Movement-based release (running in place, shaking, kicking safely, dancing) Grounding and body-scan exercises Human Intimacy Resources HumanIntimacy.com – Articles, courses, and assessments on betrayal trauma, recovery, and deeper connection. 2nd Annual Human Intimacy Conference – Coupon Code: 50%off —A live event featuring leading experts (including Dr. Kevin Skinner and colleagues) focused on healing from sexual betrayal and infidelity, rebuilding safety and trust, and creating deeper, more connected relationships. Human Intimacy Intensives – Including betrayal trauma intensives and couples intensives that incorporate trauma-informed yoga and somatic work.
Travmanın Nörobiyolojisi: Travmada Zaman Mefhumu 00:00 – Travmada Bedenin Tepkileri 01:40 – İçe Dönüş ve Değişim 02:05 – Talamus ve Flashback Mekanizması 04:36 – Nöroplastisite ve Meditasyon 07:30 – Savaş, Kaç, Don Tepkileri 11:14 – Çocukluk, Bağlanma ve Travma 15:24 – İçimizdeki Korkmuş Hayvan 20:37 – EMDR'nin Bilimsel Etkileri 23:52 – İlişkisel Nörobiyoloji 26:55 – Meditasyon: 5 Aşamalı Nefes Farkındalığı Travma yaşandığında beynimizde zaman âdeta donar. Zeynep Aksoy, travmanın nörobiyolojisini herkesin anlayabileceği bir dille açıklarken; yoga, nefes, mindfulness ve EMDR gibi yöntemlerin beyni nasıl yeniden organize ettiğini, nöroplastisite sayesinde değişimin neden mümkün olduğunu anlatıyor. Bessel van der Kolk'un araştırmalarından yola çıkarak, tetiklenme anında bedenimizin neden aşırı tepki verdiğini, talamusun nasıl devre dışı kaldığını ve flashback'lerin bilimsel mekanizmasını açıklıyor. Bilimsel araştırmalarla desteklenen bu anlatım, aynı zamanda içe dönme, beden farkındalığı ve şefkatli bir gözlem geliştirme süreçlerini de derinlemesine inceliyor. Tetiklenmeler, yoğun duygular, donma tepkileri veya geçmişten gelen izlerle ilgileniyorsanız, bu bölüm size hem perspektif hem de umut verecek. Zeynep Aksoy, saygın bir yoga eğitmeni ve Reset platformunun kurucusudur. Web sitesi üzerinden canlı ve kayıttan izlenebilen dersler, üyelik programları ve profesyonel eğitimler sunmaktadır. Online Stüdyo üyeliği ile günlük çevrim içi derslere, geniş bir arşive ve topluluk desteğine erişim imkânı sağlar. Ayrıca Zeynep, katılımcıların hareket, anatomi ve farkındalık konularında bilgilerini derinleştirmelerine yardımcı olmak için yenilikçi Fasyal Yoga Uzmanlık Programı'nı yürütmektedir. Daha fazla bilgi almak ve sertifikalı eğitimlere katılmak için: www.zeynepaksoyreset.com
There's a moment in every entrepreneur's journey when you realize the strategy you started with can't take you where you want to go. In this episode, Beth Kolk opens up about that exact turning point. As rental arbitrage became harder to profit from, she and her husband recognized the shift early and transitioned into co-hosting long before the market pushed them in that direction. Today, that pivot has grown into a nearly 60-property operation built through clarity, timing, and the willingness to evolve. But this conversation isn't just about business. Beth shares the emotional side of entrepreneurship - the identity changes that come with stepping away from stable careers, what it's like to build a company alongside someone who thinks completely differently than you do, and the challenges of hiring, delegating, and learning to trust other people with the work that used to live entirely on your shoulders. She also talks openly about preparing for motherhood while running a growing business and the internal tension between ambition and the desire to slow down and redefine who you are becoming. If you've ever felt yourself caught in the middle of who you were, who you're becoming, and the business you're building along the way, this episode with Beth Kolk will feel like a breath of honesty you didn't know you needed. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - Working With Her Husband: Opposites That Work 03:00 - From 'Normal Jobs' to Entrepreneurship 06:33 - Why Arbitrage Got Hard + Shift Into Co-Hosting 08:08 - How They Grew to 60 Properties 09:33 - Co-Hosting vs Management Companies 10:50 - Building a Team + Prepping for Baby 12:12 - Motherhood, Identity, and Homeschooling Join Our Women's Mastermind: https://woman.heatherblankenship.com/ Beth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beth_kolk/ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherblankenshipx3 Heather's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.blankenship.182/ Heather's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherblankenshipx3 Heather's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-blankenship-271908140/ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-me/id1713972310 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EtqDw41QW193bH3TKnCiI Listen, rate and subscribe!
In this week's episode, we discuss Michael Burry's return to the public eye after a 2 year hiatus, Berkshire Hathaway's huge investment in Google and more!Thanks to Seeking Alpha for sponsoring this episode! Start your 7 day free trial & get $30 OFF your first year: https://link.seekingalpha.com/2DC4DWS/4G6SHH/?creative_id=12Now available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify & most other platforms!Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2caCydo...Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...★ ★ OUR CHANNELS ★★Hamish:https://www.youtube.com/hamishhodderBrandon:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSX...★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★Instagram (Hamish) ► hamishhodderofficialInstagram (Brandon)► new.money.officialBrandon van der Kolk is authorised to provide general financial product advice in Australia and is an Authorised Representative#1305795 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd, AFSL#420367. Any advice is general & does not consider your financial situation, needs or objectives so consider whether it's appropriate for you. Read Brandon's FSG available from guideway.com.au/NewMoney.pdf. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future investment returns.
Forrest is joined by one of the world's top executive coaches, Joe Hudson, for a conversation focused on how we can reduce self-punishment and live more fulfilling lives by welcoming our emotions and loosening identification with the critical mind. They discuss Joe's “The Golden Algorithm” - our tendency to recreate the emotions we try to avoid - and explore the three pillars of emotional fluidity, cognitive clarity, and nervous system awareness. Joe emphasizes how good change usually comes from reconnecting with who we already are, and welcoming fear, pleasure, and imperfection along the way. Really enjoyed this one, I hope you do too! About our Guest: Joe Hudson is the founder of the Art of Accomplishment, and is one of the most sought-after teachers among the world's top leaders at OpenAI, Alphabet, Apple, and more. He coaches a small group of executives by invitation only, and has collaborated with teachers like Esther Perel, Bessel van der Kolk, Patty Wipfler, and Tiago Forte. Key Topics: 1:14: The Three Pillars: Emotion, Cognition, Nervous System 8:29: Self-improvement as an act of authenticity 15:44: Deconstructing our thoughts 23:19: The golden algorithm, repression, and why we recreate our pain 31:31: Working with the nervous system 34:11: Shame 43:14: Emotions as windows into wants and needs 49:45: Perfectionism 55:27: Enjoying life 1:08:07: Recap Learn more about Joe's work: Complimentary transformation guide: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/ Art of Accomplishment YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtofAccomplishment Support the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Sponsors If you have ADHD, or you love someone who does, I'd recommend checking out the podcast ADHD aha! Level up your bedding with Quince. Go to Quince.com/BEINGWELL for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Feel good...and mean it when you say it! Get Headspace FREE for 60 days. Go to Headspace.com/BEINGWELL60 Listen now to the Life Kit podcast from NPR. Go to Zocdoc.com/BEING to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/beingwell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bessel van der Kolk is a psychiatrist and best-selling author best known for his groundbreaking book The Body Keeps the Score. A pioneer in the study of trauma, he explores how trauma reshapes both mind and body, and how people can find pathways to healing through therapies that go beyond talk alone. In today's Moments episode, Bessel explains why simply reliving a traumatic memory isn't enough to heal, and dives into EMDR - how it works, why it's effective, and guides Steven through a live demonstration. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/IlUlTu5jLWb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/t1VI0Z9jLWb Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can depression be healed without antidepressants? Josh Trent welcomes Pixie Acia, Spiritual Wellness Coach, to the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 771, to share how nutraceuticals helped her transition off 15 years of antidepressants, why trauma shows up in our bodies until we face it, and how breathwork, community, and cycle-breaking practices can unlock healing far beyond pharmaceuticals. Nutraceuticals from Altrient (LivOn Labs) In order to repair the structural damage caused by a continual barrage of toxic substances and pathogens, your body requires a constant supply of phospholipids. Whilst humans can synthesise some phospholipid compounds, others are sourced from food. Phospholipids that are obtained from the diet are called ‘essential phospholipids'. The liposomes used in Altrient products are made from essential phospholipids that include a high percentage of Phosphatidylcholine (PC). These liposomes not only provide optimum protection and transport, but they also satisfy the body's need for PC, omega-6 fatty acids, and choline. Now Altrient has taken the power of LET out of the laboratory and put it into your hands. It's why Altrient products are so effective. High-performance nutrients delivering enhanced absorption! Try it for yourself In This Episode, Pixie Acia Uncovers: [01:10] Nutraceuticals: Natural + More Efficient than Anti-Depressants The role of nutraceuticals in treating depression. Why Pixie spent 15 years on depression medications. How liposomal applications help us absorb 80-90% of nutrients from a supplement. Why nutraceuticals provide clarity and allow us to feel our emotions more than antidepressants. How nutraceuticals affect both the brain and the gut. Why depression is a combination of trauma and imbalances in the brain. We can't heal from depression with just one practice. Resources: Pixie Acia LivOn Labs (Altrient) [07:30] Does a Vegan Diet Cause More Harm than Good? How a vegan diet ruined Pixie's health. Why she attached her identity to being vegan and stopped listening to her body. How she switched to a carnivore diet to feel better. Resources: The Effects of Vegan Diet on Fetus and Maternal Health [12:50] The Gift in Traumatic Experiences Why we care about what other people think about us based on evolution. How trauma took Pixie's innocence and childhood. Why tattooing her body was a trauma response. How she channelled her trauma to help others. Why Pixie learned to detach from her body when she was abused. How forgiveness can help us let go. [19:10] Healed People Heal People How healed people heal other people. Why Pixie believes she went through her trauma for a reason. How her traumatic experience has helped her help others move through their trauma. [22:30] The Healing Power of Breathwork How breathwork helps us connect with our body. Why breathwork allowed Pixie to free herself from her traumatic sexual past. How breathwork can open us to new dimensions. Why we can get downloads from breathwork sessions. What led her to change her name from Amber to Pixie. [29:30] Why Do You Chase Dopamine? How the body is always looking for safety. Why Pixie attracted the same type of men until she healed her wounds. How chasing dopamine is a trauma response. Why Pixie created challenges to keep people accountable for their growth and getting healthy dopamine. It takes 62 days to create a new habit. [37:10] Becoming A Cycle Breaker Why Pixie found it hard to dance because of her sexual trauma. How expressing her sexuality made her feel like she would be taken advantage of. What pushed her to break the cycle. Resources: Michael Edward Johnson's Latch Theory The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk [43:50] The Value of Community Why community is the new currency. How human connection will become more valuable. What it means to be a safe container for others. How people come up against their projections and beliefs when they go to a retreat. Why when you let people see us, we become more lovable. [49:35] The Catalyst for Change What happened and why it happened doesn't truly matter. Why what we don't express shows up as depression or disease. How doing our own healing helps other people heal. Leave Wellness + Wisdom a Review on Apple Podcasts All Resources From This Episode Pixie Acia LivOn Labs (Altrient) The Effects of Vegan Diet on Fetus and Maternal Health Michael Edward Johnson's Latch Theory The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk Power Quotes From Pixie Acia "What is repressed will eventually get expressed as depression or disease." — Pixie Acia "If you suffer from depression, you need nutraceuticals. They help not just build the foundational blocks in the brain, but also in the gut, affecting the serotonin and giving you the essential support that it needs to not be depressed." — Pixie Acia "Your nervous system is looking for familiar situations to identify whether it's safe or not. When we're used to repressing it, we aren't listening to the body to know if we're safe or not. And then we'll end up finding ourselves in similar situations again." — Pixie Acia
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