Podcasts about Letting Go

Mastering the art of letting go creates space for new perspectives. Learn how to release outdated beliefs to improve your life.We often carry mindsets that no longer serve us, blocking progress without us realizing it. This video explores the necessity of intentional self-reflection to identify why we attract specific situations and people. By examining these patterns, you can clear the clutter from your mental landscape and start moving forward with more clarity.https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/how-to-return-to-your-center-and-reclaim-your-inner-authority/ For those seeking deeper guidance, we discuss how applying biblical wisdom can ground your daily decisions and actions. This approach focuses on practical personal growth rather than just theory, helping you align your internal world with your external reality. It is about taking ownership of your mindset to change what you invite into your future.Subscribe for weekly insights on personal growth, and let me know in the comments: what is one belief you are ready to release this week?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6QeMXho7ed4 Continue Your JourneyRead CONFESSIONS: A personal invitation to reflection, healing and honest self-discovery: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/ Try Aletheia: Receive calm, personalised biblical wisdom for the questions and decisions shaping your life: https://aletheia.mirrortalkpodcast.com Ask Mirror Talk: Share what is on your heart and receive a thoughtful reflection that may help you see your situation more clearly: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ask-mirror-talk/ Support Mirror TalkThank you for being part of the Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations community.Follow or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast platform so you do not miss future conversations about personal growth, spirituality, healing, purpose, relationships, leadership and intentional living.Your rating, review and shared recommendation help more people discover the podcast.You can also support our work and outreach by becoming a Mirror Talk Patreon member: http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk 

Law firm leaders are often so busy putting out fires that they never get the chance to prevent the next one. In episode 634 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Debbie Foster about leading operations, the third cornerstone from their book, Be a Next Level Leader (beanextlevelleader.com).  Debbie and Stephanie explore what it means to shift from being the “hero” who solves every problem to the architect who builds systems that help the firm run better. They break down how leaders can help teams prioritize urgent versus important work, clarify decision-making authority, and develop the judgment to make better decisions without constantly escalating them.  They also explain why healthy firms surface problems early instead of hiding mistakes, how solving root causes can prevent recurring operational headaches, and why some law firm meetings cost far more than the decisions being made inside them.  If your days feel like an endless cycle of interruptions, emergencies, and meetings about the same problems, this episode offers practical ways to build systems that create more clarity, accountability, and consistency across your firm.  This week's homework: head to beanextlevelleader.com/resources for a free meeting audit calculator to see what your recurring meetings are really costing your firm.  Listen to our previous episodes on Law Firm Leadership, Systems & Stronger Teams  #633: Leading People in Law Firms: Building Trust, Developing Talent, and Holding Standards, with Debbie Foster & Stephanie Everett Apple | Spotify | LTN  #632: Law Firm Leadership: How to Lead Yourself Before Leading Your Team, with Debbie Foster & Stephanie Everett Apple | Spotify | LTN  #631: Tune In Before You Jump In: A Better Way to Delegate, with Shawn Vanderhoven Apple | Spotify | LTN  #616: From Solo to CEO: Letting Go of Legal Work to Grow Your Firm, with Ellen Williamson Apple | Spotify | LTN  #615: How to Stop Being the Bottleneck and Build Stronger Teams, with Debbie Foster and Stephanie Everett Apple | Spotify | LTN  #530: How to Design Meetings that Drive Results, with Matthew Homann Apple | Spotify | LTN  #522: The EOS Secret to Mastering Law Firm Challenges, with Mike Paton Apple | Spotify | LTN  Links from the episode: Kaleidoscope Conference, September 22-24 in Las Vegas: https://www.8am.com/events/kaleidoscope/ use code “Lawyerist26”    Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram!   For more on leading operations, check out Be a Next Level Leader at beanextlevelleader.com. Looking for help beyond the book?  Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.   Chapters / Timestamps  00:00 – Introduction  00:37 – Lawyerist Heads to Kaleidoscope in Las Vegas  03:23 – What Law Firms Can Learn from the Savannah Bananas  05:01 – Why Ridiculous Ideas Can Lead to Better Solutions  07:20 – The Third Cornerstone of Law Firm Leadership  07:44 – Leading Operations: Turning Ideas into Systems  09:29 – Stop Being the Hero and Start Being the Architect  11:01 – Why Nonbillable Work Can Be Your Most Valuable Work  11:35 – Building Better Systems One Problem at a Time  12:32 – Urgent vs. Important: Helping Your Team Prioritize  13:13 – Why Urgent Work Keeps Taking Over  15:07 – Teach Your Team to Think Without Rescuing Them  15:54 – Priorities, Trade-Offs & Better Judgment  16:45 – Who Actually Gets to Make the Decision?  19:18 – Why Law Firms Struggle with the Fear of Being Wrong  21:02 – Create a Culture Where Problems Surface Early  23:24 – Stop Fixing Symptoms and Find the Root Cause  25:10 – Audit Your Law Firm Meetings  25:50 – The $7,000 Meeting Problem  27:02 – Death by Meeting vs. Not Meeting Enough  28:17 – How to Run Meetings That Actually Accomplish Something  29:27 – Stop the Law Firm Rumor Mill  30:25 – This Week's Leadership Homework 

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Send us Fan MailHave you ever stopped to ask whether the roles you are still playing are ones you actually chose, or ones that simply became habit? The over-giver. The self-sacrificer. The invisible one. Most midlife women can identify with at least one of these typical examples without thinking too hard. Some are living in all three simultaneously. In this archive episode, PK names these roles with precision, traces them to their roots, and, most importantly, offers a release ritual that helps you begin to let go of the ones that are no longer serving you. This is one of her most requested episodes. And if you hear yourself in the Monica airport story — you will know why. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and find everything at mommasmotivationalmessages.com Support the show

When you look back at the Australian artists who've made their mark internationally, Savage Garden are right up there. Two guys from Brisbane who went Number 1 around the world, cracked the notoriously tough U.S. market and sold nearly 30 million albums with hits like 'I Want You', 'To The Moon And Back', and 'Truly Madly Deeply'. They may have only been together for two albums, but the legacy of their pop breakthrough continues, as does frontman Darren Hayes' incredible story.While he was sailing the highs of global fame, behind the scenes, Darren was dealing with a fractured band relationship, battling depression, and in the closet, unable to be truly himself. As a now proudly out gay man, he continues to sing his stories as a solo artist, but the road hasn't always been smooth sailing. Growing up in Logan, Queensland, the youngest of three in a home shadowed by severe domestic violence, who could have predicted that this sensitive kid who loved to sing would one day stand on the world's biggest stages?Darren's story is extraordinary: 250 rejection letters before anyone would sign Savage Garden, a manager who mortgaged his home to make it happen, and a partnership with Daniel Jones that produced some of the most iconic pop of the '90s before it all came crashing down. There have been plenty of lows too; being told by his own record company to hide who he was, the sudden loss of his mother, and a terrifying accident that shattered his jaw and nearly ended his singing career for good. But Darren Hayes is back, and he's got stories.This episode was captured at Chaplin Studios in Los Angeles, which was the building originally built by Charlie Chaplin, later home to A&M Records, and the exact room where "We Are the World" was recorded (Quincy Jones directing Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Bob Dylan, Cyndi Lauper, and a room full of legends). It's a space steeped in music history, and if you believe the people who work there, a few ghosts as well. It was the perfect place to sit down with Darren and travel through a life defined by music, survival, and healing.Darren Hayes' song choices: The Dream Academy - 'Life in a Northern Town'Haim - 'Hallelujah'Young The Giant - 'The Walk Home'Coldplay - 'O'Maisie Peters – 'Two Weeks Ago'00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene at Chaplin Studios02:31 The History of Chaplin Studios: From Charlie Chaplin to A&M Records04:00 Karen Carpenter's Ghost and the Sacred Walls05:13 The Theme: Songs of Healing and Music Saving a Life05:41 Growing Up with Domestic Violence in Logan, Queensland06:05 Music as Escape: AM Radio, The Carpenters, and Auntie Jenny's Records06:56 Learning to Sing from Diana Ross and His Mother's Voice08:01 The Dream Academy - 'Life in a Northern Town'08:50 Catharsis Through Melancholy and the Sentimentality of Childhood10:52 Transitions: Missing His Siblings and "The Morning Lasted All Day"12:12 The End of High School and Not Wanting to Grow Up14:23 Growing Up in Logan: Feeling Like a Prince Despite Poverty15:12 A Hyper-Masculine World and Making Star Wars Toys Kiss15:44 Deciding He Was Famous at Age Ten: Protective Armor Against Bullying16:38 Being Called the F Word by His Father Before He Knew What It Meant18:05 Either Be Famous and Magical, or Die18:27 His Job Was to Keep His Mother Alive19:21 Hockey Sticks and Midnight Escapes: Surviving His Father's Violence20:15 Haim - 'Hallelujah'21:02 The Sound of Grace: Guardian Angels and Being Protected21:58 Being Uninvited from a Party and His Mother's Comfort23:30 "You've Got a Hallelujah": Surviving Childhood24:46 When Did Music Become the Path? High School Choir and Musical Theatre25:50 Feeling the Molecules Change When He Sang27:57 The First Band: A Death Metal Audition and Joining Red Edge with Daniel Jones29:26 Throwing Up on the Way to Toowoomba: Playing Aussie Classics He Didn't Know30:14 Leaving Red Edge and the Beginning of Savage Garden31:05 The First Song They Wrote Together: A Thousand Words31:25 The Australian Music Landscape: Grunge vs. Pop and 250 Rejection Letters33:26 John Woodruff Mortgaged His Home and No One Was Laughing Anymore33:46 Global Fame, Fans as Mirrors, and the Exhausting Rollercoaster35:58 Secrets: Being Gay, Depression, and the Record Company Hiding Who He Was36:45 Young The Giant - 'The Walk Home'37:24 Why Savage Garden Ended: Daniel's Unhappiness with Fame37:49 The Sum of the Parts and Beatlesque Chemistry in the Studio38:32 Touring the World Knowing It Was Over39:51 His Relationship with Daniel Now: "We Don't Talk Much Anymore"41:21 Solo Records, Coming Out, and the Album Called Homosexual42:01 Queer Fans and the First Dapple of Sunlight42:49 What His Mother Thought of Fame: She Couldn't Have Given a Shit43:47 Paying Cash for a House So His Mother Could Finally Leave44:48 Coldplay - 'O'45:08 Grief, Letting Go, and the Sudden Loss of His Mother46:43 Choosing This Song for Her Funeral47:22 The Flock of Birds Metaphor and Cutting the Tether48:15 "I Had to Let Her Go Like a Beautiful Balloon"50:18 The Accident: A Vasovagal Syncope Episode That Shattered His Jaw50:44 Seventeen Teeth Broken, Mouth Wired Shut for Three Months, and Learning to Sing Again51:02 The Troubadour Comeback: "If I Don't Get Back on Stage, I May Never"51:51 What It Felt Like: Love52:18 Carrying His Mother's DNA in His Heart and Vocal Cords52:49 Maisie Peters - 'Two Weeks Ago'53:14 In Love: How His Dog Huxley Found Eddie54:38 Four Blocks Apart for a Decade and Zoom Dates with a New Partner55:41 Never Spending a Night Apart in Three Years56:23 2027: The 30th Anniversary of Savage Garden and a New Record56:48 Writing Melodies with His Mouth Wired Shut57:39 "I'm Back, Baby"58:53 Next Time: David Byrne59:53 Take 5 with Zan Rowe – Stream the Series on ABC iviewThis episode was filmed for season 5 of Take 5 with Zan Rowe on ABC TV and ABC iview. You can stream the whole season on ABC iview now.Watch this episode of Take 5 on ABC iview: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-roweThere are parts of this conversation that explore Darren's experiences with family violence. It's a big part of his story, so please be warned. And if you need support, here are some resources who provide it:1800 Respect National Helpline on 1800 737 732Lifeline on 131 114Men's Referral Service on 1300 766 491Mensline on 1300 789 978Full Stop Australia on 1800 385 578Emergency services on triple-0 if you need immediate care

What if the rejection that broke your heart was actually protecting you and redirecting you toward something greater? On this episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with powerhouse vocalist Pia Toscano for a conversation about faith, rejection, surrender, resilience and learning to trust the path you never planned. Pia first captured national attention as a frontrunner on Season 10 of American Idol. Her unexpected ninth-place elimination stunned viewers and judges alike and became one of the most talked-about eliminations in the show's history. But Pia's story didn't end when that door closed. She went on to tour with Jennifer Lopez, collaborate and perform with legendary producer David Foster, and become a frequent touring performer with world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli. Today, Pia has built a community of more than one million followers and is preparing to head back on tour with Bocelli. Now she's telling the story behind those unexpected turns through her deeply personal new single, "Redirected." Co-written with Stacey Kelleher, the song grew from a phrase Pia had repeated to herself for years: "Rejection is God's protection." Pia shares how she came to understand that closed doors, heartbreak and unanswered prayers weren't necessarily setbacks. Sometimes they were leading her somewhere she couldn't yet see. Linda and Pia also talk about surrendering control, looking back at the defining moments of her career, finding purpose in disappointment, and Pia's newest and perhaps most meaningful chapter yet: preparing to welcome her first baby in December. This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered why something she desperately wanted didn't happen. Maybe you weren't rejected. Maybe you were redirected. IN THIS EPISODE Pia and Linda talk about the powerful story behind "Redirected," why Pia believes rejection can be God's protection, her shocking American Idol elimination, what came after Idol, touring with Jennifer Lopez, working with David Foster, performing around the world with Andrea Bocelli, surrendering the life you planned, trusting closed doors and unanswered prayers, preparing for motherhood, and finding the courage to believe there may be something greater ahead. Summary In this episode, Pia Toscano shares her inspiring journey from American Idol rejection to international success, emphasizing the importance of trust, surrender, and redirection in life and career. Discover how embracing setbacks can lead to unexpected opportunities and personal growth.   Key Topics Pia Toscano's journey from American Idol to international performer The role of rejection and redirection in personal growth The importance of trusting life's timing and surrendering control Balancing career ambitions with motherhood and personal joy Lessons learned from working with Jennifer Lopez and Andrea Bocelli Takeaways Rejection is often redirection and a sign of God's protection. Trusting the timing of your life can lead to unexpected opportunities. Surrendering control is key to discovering your true path. Maintaining faith and positivity helps overcome heartbreak and setbacks. Embracing change and new seasons brings joy and fulfillment. Sound Bites "I don't take no for an answer and I try not to let it defeat me." "Sometimes the life is your meant for begins when your original plan falls apart." "God's way is going to be better than my own." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pia Toscano's Journey 02:12 The Impact of American Idol and Unexpected Elimination 04:04 Redirection and Trusting the Timing of Life 06:12 The Power of Surrender and Letting Go of Control 07:33 Preparing for Motherhood and Its Perspective Shift 08:51 Touring with Andrea Bocelli and Performing While Pregnant 10:42 Lessons from Working with Jennifer Lopez 12:01 The Message of Redirection and Embracing Opportunities

Send us Fan MailSometimes something can hurt deeply even when nothing is wrong.After dropping his son Owen off at college, Matt expected the hard part to be worrying about whether he would be okay. Instead, the emotion hit when he realized the opposite: Owen was ready. He had found his people. He was going to be fine. And a chapter of Matt's life as a parent had changed anyway.Matt and Steve talk about grief that comes without tragedy, what it means to be present for moments you can't fix, and how sobriety changes the way we experience painful feelings. Not every uncomfortable emotion is a problem to solve. Sometimes it just hurts—and learning not to run from that can be part of recovery.Just Be True ~ A Soul-Led PodcastJust Be True is a podcast about spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Send us Fan MailLaura Parker built The Exodus Road into a global anti-trafficking organization, then hit the wall every founder hits: the business could not grow past what she could personally hold. Laura Parker, CEO and co-founder of The Exodus Road, joins the show to talk about letting go of control, the real reason it is so hard, and what changed when she finally handed off the work she was never gifted to do. She and William dig into the EOS visionary-integrator split, the communication breakdowns that come with delegation, and why she now aims for excellent instead of perfect. If you are the bottleneck in your own business, this episode names it and shows you the next right step out.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Laura Parker and The Exodus Road 02:16 A two-year contract in Thailand becomes a mission 04:25 The scale of human trafficking most people miss 05:44 Fighting overwhelm by taking the next right step 07:49 The founder to CEO transition few leaders make 08:28 Traction, Rocket Fuel, and the visionary-integrator split 10:12 Getting okay with 80 percent 14:08 Inside Influenced, the digital safety program for families 19:00 Full-time motherhood and full-time leadership 20:39 Why you can have some, not all 23:27 Leveling up by asking better questions 26:23 Living above the line as a leaderBooks Mentioned The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer Traction by Gino Wickman Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters Emotionally Healthy Spiritual Leadership by Peter Scazzero Good to Great by Jim CollinsConnect with Laura Parker theexodusroad.com and on LinkedIn. Explore her digital safety program for families at influenced.org.I want to invite you to check out the Committed Mastermind, a community I help lead along with world-class leaders like JC and Karen Hite, Vinnie Fisher, and Jonathan Mast, plus incredible mentors like Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages, and many others.This is for entrepreneurs who want to build a thriving business without sacrificing their faith, their family, or their health.Check out the Committed Mastermind at https://committedmastermind.com/---- Check out Dr. William Attaway's new show, The Appreciation at Work Podcast!  Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence.Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success.Connect with Dr. William Attaway:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

A guided sleep meditation for deep rest, spoken as the morning settles in, when the week is still finding its shape. Session 165 of Your Quiet Moment's nightly meditation series: The Art of Stillness.This is a long-form spoken meditation — a calm narrator guides you for roughly four hours while you fall asleep and stay asleep. You are welcome to listen from the beginning, or drift off and let the words continue without you.Chapters:00:00 — Welcome and settling into rest03:00 — Guided body scan, releasing the day from head to toe08:00 — Dream journeys: the garden of quiet hours, the library of soft pages, the house of quiet windows (gentle repeating cycles)3:25:00 — Affirmations for deep, unhurried rest3:30:00 — Closing whispers and the doorway of sleepThere is nothing you need to do and nowhere you need to go. If you wake in the night, the meditation will still be here.Your Quiet Moment publishes guided spoken meditations for rest, stillness, and sleep.This episode was created with AI assistance.Tags: guided meditation, sleep meditation, deep rest, bedtime meditation, calm mind, stillness, your quiet moment, spoken meditation, fall asleep, night meditationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/support.Thank you for sharing this quiet moment with us.Follow Your Quiet Moment for daily guided meditations, calming affirmations, mindful breathing, gentle relaxation, and peaceful practices designed to fit into real life.If this episode helped you slow down, consider sharing it with someone who may need a quiet moment today.Support the podcast and help us continue creating accessible moments of calm:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/supportPlease do not use guided meditation while driving, operating machinery, or doing anything that requires your complete attention.This podcast provides general relaxation and wellness content. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a substitute for professional mental health care.Your Quiet Moment is produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

A guided sleep meditation for deep rest, spoken as the morning settles in, when the week is still finding its shape. Session 139 of Your Quiet Moment's nightly meditation series: The Art of Stillness.This is a long-form spoken meditation — a calm narrator guides you for roughly four hours while you fall asleep and stay asleep. You are welcome to listen from the beginning, or drift off and let the words continue without you.Chapters:00:00 — Welcome and settling into rest03:00 — Guided body scan, releasing the day from head to toe08:00 — Dream journeys: the garden of quiet hours, the library of soft pages, the house of quiet windows (gentle repeating cycles)3:25:00 — Affirmations for deep, unhurried rest3:30:00 — Closing whispers and the doorway of sleepThere is nothing you need to do and nowhere you need to go. If you wake in the night, the meditation will still be here.Your Quiet Moment publishes guided spoken meditations for rest, stillness, and sleep.This episode was created with AI assistance.Tags: guided meditation, sleep meditation, deep rest, bedtime meditation, calm mind, stillness, your quiet moment, spoken meditation, fall asleep, night meditationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/support.Thank you for sharing this quiet moment with us.Follow Your Quiet Moment for daily guided meditations, calming affirmations, mindful breathing, gentle relaxation, and peaceful practices designed to fit into real life.If this episode helped you slow down, consider sharing it with someone who may need a quiet moment today.Support the podcast and help us continue creating accessible moments of calm:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/supportPlease do not use guided meditation while driving, operating machinery, or doing anything that requires your complete attention.This podcast provides general relaxation and wellness content. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a substitute for professional mental health care.Your Quiet Moment is produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

A guided sleep meditation for deep rest, spoken as the morning settles in, when the week is still finding its shape. Session 097 of Your Quiet Moment's nightly meditation series: The Art of Stillness.This is a long-form spoken meditation — a calm narrator guides you for roughly four hours while you fall asleep and stay asleep. You are welcome to listen from the beginning, or drift off and let the words continue without you.Chapters:00:00 — Welcome and settling into rest03:00 — Guided body scan, releasing the day from head to toe08:00 — Dream journeys: the garden of quiet hours, the library of soft pages, the house of quiet windows (gentle repeating cycles)3:25:00 — Affirmations for deep, unhurried rest3:30:00 — Closing whispers and the doorway of sleepThere is nothing you need to do and nowhere you need to go. If you wake in the night, the meditation will still be here.Your Quiet Moment publishes guided spoken meditations for rest, stillness, and sleep.This episode was created with AI assistance.Tags: guided meditation, sleep meditation, deep rest, bedtime meditation, calm mind, stillness, your quiet moment, spoken meditation, fall asleep, night meditationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/support.Thank you for sharing this quiet moment with us.Follow Your Quiet Moment for daily guided meditations, calming affirmations, mindful breathing, gentle relaxation, and peaceful practices designed to fit into real life.If this episode helped you slow down, consider sharing it with someone who may need a quiet moment today.Support the podcast and help us continue creating accessible moments of calm:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/supportPlease do not use guided meditation while driving, operating machinery, or doing anything that requires your complete attention.This podcast provides general relaxation and wellness content. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a substitute for professional mental health care.Your Quiet Moment is produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

Your Quiet Moment -- Fall Special: Letting Go With GraceA guided meditation for the arrival of autumn. In this special episode, we explore the art of letting go through the metaphor of falling leaves, breathwork, and gentle affirmations.WHAT'S INSIDE:- Settling into your body and the season- Breathing practice for releasing what you carry- Reflections on autumn as a season of honest transformation- Ten affirmations for letting go with grace- A closing blessing for the weeks aheadAutumn teaches us that release is not loss -- it is transformation. This episode invites you to set down the weight you were never meant to carry, one breath at a time.This episode was created with AI assistance.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/support.Thank you for sharing this quiet moment with us.Follow Your Quiet Moment for daily guided meditations, calming affirmations, mindful breathing, gentle relaxation, and peaceful practices designed to fit into real life.If this episode helped you slow down, consider sharing it with someone who may need a quiet moment today.Support the podcast and help us continue creating accessible moments of calm:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/supportPlease do not use guided meditation while driving, operating machinery, or doing anything that requires your complete attention.This podcast provides general relaxation and wellness content. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a substitute for professional mental health care.Your Quiet Moment is produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

Your Quiet Moment -- Fall Special: Letting Go With GraceA guided meditation for the arrival of autumn. In this special episode, we explore the art of letting go through the metaphor of falling leaves, breathwork, and gentle affirmations.WHAT'S INSIDE:- The Art of Letting Settling into your body and the season- Breathing practice for releasing what you carry- Reflections on autumn as a season of honest transformation- Ten affirmations for letting go with grace- A closing blessing for the weeks aheadAutumn teaches us that release is not loss -- it is transformation. This episode invites you to set down the weight you were never meant to carry, one breath at a time.Perfect for: anyone navigating change, stress, or the quiet pull of a new season.This episode was created with AI assistance.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/support.Thank you for sharing this quiet moment with us.Follow Your Quiet Moment for daily guided meditations, calming affirmations, mindful breathing, gentle relaxation, and peaceful practices designed to fit into real life.If this episode helped you slow down, consider sharing it with someone who may need a quiet moment today.Support the podcast and help us continue creating accessible moments of calm:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/supportPlease do not use guided meditation while driving, operating machinery, or doing anything that requires your complete attention.This podcast provides general relaxation and wellness content. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a substitute for professional mental health care.Your Quiet Moment is produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

Becoming a mom changes more than your daily routine. For many, it changes how you see your relationships, your priorities, your career, and even yourself. In this episode, Emily talks with Yasmin Kaderali, author of Mom Your Way: Judgment-Free Wisdom to Empower New Moms and former CEO of Mommy's Bliss, about identity changes, career shifts, and the expectations women face both at home and in the workplace after having children.Yasmin entered motherhood with a unique perspective: she was already the CEO of a baby and mom brand, and her own mom was a doula and lactation consultant. But actually becoming a mother forced her to confront her own expectations about what a “good mom” should look like. Together, Yasmin and Emily talk about letting go of motherhood “shoulds,” trusting your own parenting choices, and accepting that there isn't one version of yourself you have to become once you're a mom. Then the conversation turns to motherhood and career. Yasmin challenges the way we talk about “working moms” while rarely having the same conversations about working dads. She shares what she learned supporting parents as a CEO, why family-friendly workplace policies matter, and why meaningful change has to become part of company culture, not simply another HR policy.In this episode, you'll hear about:• The identity shift that can happen when you become a mom• Letting go of the “shoulds” and the idea of the perfect or “good” mom• Why your version of motherhood doesn't have to look consistent• Why working moms are still treated differently than working dads• How workplaces can better support moms, dads, and families• How motherhood can bring valuable new perspectives and skills into the workplaceTune in to hear a candid conversation about what it looks like to navigate working motherhood in a world that expects moms to look and act a certain way.

Picky eating might not be an issue with food, it could be a family culture problem. Anna Migeon, author of The Happy Dinner Table, reveals why French children rarely develop the same food battles common in the U.S. and how simple changes at the table can transform mealtimes for everyone.Drawing on her years living in France, raising children, and studying Charlotte Mason's ideas on habit, appetite, and education, Anna explains why so many parents accidentally create the very resistance they are trying to avoid. If dinner feels like negotiation, pressure, or chaos in your home, this conversation gives you a completely different way to think about food, structure, and connection.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1507791461?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

This week, Mars is in conflict with, and Jupiter makes a soothing aspect to, serious Saturn. Mental faculties and manual skills get a supercharged boost with the sextile between Mercury and Mars, and the Gemini Last Quarter Moon manages to express the ideas that the Virgo Sun has given a lot of detailed thought. We have a pretty busy week at the Big Sky HQ as April gets ready for a conference and the Podathon, which starts next week, so we will keep things relatively brief and put off a listener question until after the Podathon! Plus: Raising the bar, an invisible super power, and default crankiness! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show?  Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:34] Jupiter trines Saturn (Aug. 31, 3:17 pm PDT) at 13°41' Leo and Aries. This is the first of three trines that they will make. The other two will come on Apr. 3 and Jul. 11, 2027. Jupiter's Sabian symbol is 14 Leo: The human soul awaiting opportunity for expression.  Saturn is on 14 Aries: A serpent coiling near a man and a woman.  This aspect balances Jupiter's expansive optimism with Saturn's realistic restraint. Ideal for goals requiring both ambition and discipline. [4:28] Mars squares Saturn (Sep. 1, 2:59 am PDT) at 13°39' Cancer and Aries.  Mars' Sabian symbol is 14 Cancer: A very old man facing a vast dark space to the northeast.  Treat this transit as a lesson in how to impose more control and discipline over your temper, impulsiveness, and physical drives. [7:51]  Mercury sextiles Mars (Sep. 1, 6:21 am PDT) at 13°44' Virgo and Cancer.  Mercury is on the Sabian symbol 14 Virgo, A family tree.  Be mindful of your words.  Great transit for projects that require being good with your hands and having attention to detail. [9:43] Moon Report!  The Gemini Last Quarter Moon (Sep. 4, 12:51 am PDT) at 11°48' Gemini and Virgo. This Last Quarter wraps up that New Moon solar eclipse in Leo (Aug. 12, 2026).  Consider letting go of the sadness and regret that this eclipse season may have brought. [12:39] This is the Last Quarter phase (last action phase) in a lunar phase family cycle that began with a New Moon on Jun. 6, 2024 (16°17' Gemini). The First Quarter (first action phase) was on Mar. 6, 2025 (16°21' Gemini). The Full Moon (awareness point) occurred on Dec. 4, 2025 (13°3' Gemini). [14:29]  Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods.  The Moon in Aries opposes Venus in Libra (Aug. 31, 12:47 pm PDT). It's VOC then for 12 hours, 14 minutes before it enters Taurus (Sep. 1, 1:01 am PDT).  Use this VOC Moon to get in the habit of balancing your desires with somebody else's needs, so that a happy compromise can be reached. [15:57] The Moon in Taurus trines Mercury in Virgo (Sep. 2, 3:47 am PDT). It's VOC for 1 day, 1 hour before it enters Gemini (Sep. 3, 4:47 am PDT).  This is a great VOC Moon period to get to the root of an unhealthy habit or issue, so that healing and recovery can take place. [16:57] The Moon in Gemini trines Venus in Libra (Sep. 5, 1:40 am PDT). It's VOC for 5 hours, 50 minutes, and then enters Cancer (7:30 am PDT).  Use this VOC Moon to get in the habit of connecting with your neighbors during communal events. [18:54] No Listener Questions this week, but keep those questions coming in for future episodes!  Got a question? Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/ bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [20:16]  A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor. [21:24] The Big Sky Astrology Seventh Annual Podathon is coming up on Labor Day week – mark your calendar!

Are you chasing happiness, success, or the "next thing" in life, only to find that the moment you reach it, you're still not truly fulfilled?After more than 20 years as a civil engineer, Sarah Collins realised that the version of success she had been pursuing wasn't actually what she wanted. Her journey through depression, overthinking, mindfulness, meditation, and self-inquiry helped her recognise how thought patterns and conditioning can shape the way we experience reality. In this conversation, she explores why we so often fight against the present moment, believe the stories our minds tell us, and postpone happiness until some future event.Learn how to create distance from your thoughts instead of automatically believing or following them.Discover simple ways to practise acceptance in everyday situations and reduce unnecessary emotional struggle.Understand why happiness isn't something you need to achieve in the future, and how fully experiencing every moment, including difficult emotions, can change the way you live.Play the episode to discover how noticing your thought patterns, accepting the present moment, and letting go of the constant pursuit of future happiness can help you stop fighting with life and start living it more fully.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:01:09 - Meet Sarah Collins: From Civil Engineer to Life Coach02:41 - Redefining Success and Letting Go of Society's Expectations05:48 - Living with Depression, Overthinking, and Low Self-Worth07:02 - You Are Not Your Thoughts10:29 - The Stories We Believe About Ourselves12:33 - Practicing Acceptance: Start with the Small Things15:34 - Rethinking Happiness as a Present-Moment Experience22:38 - Self-Inquiry, Spiritual Teachers, and Finding Your Own Answers29:21 - Closing Thoughts, Where to Find Sarah, and Final Takeaways˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"The more you notice those thought patterns, the more you notice how it's creating your reality—you stop fighting with life and start living."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Sarah's website: https://www.livingfullywithsarah.com/˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor

A curated collection of our most powerful reflections on trust, letting go, and self-worth. This episode weaves together the best moments from Your Quiet Moment, guiding you gently through release, inner wisdom, and the quiet courage of being yourself.Whether you are holding onto something that no longer serves you, learning to trust your own voice again, or simply needing a reminder that you are worthy of good things — this collection was made for you. Settle in, breathe, and let these words find the quiet places inside you that need them most.Chapters:00:00 / Welcome and Settling In02:00 / Letting Go — The Closet Metaphor05:00 / Trusting Yourself — The Heart Knows08:00 / Worthiness — You Deserve Good Things10:30 / Gratitude for the Body13:00 / Affirmations of Release and Trust15:30 / Closing ReflectionsThis is a spoken-word meditation and affirmation episode designed for quiet reflection and inner peace. This episode was curated and produced with AI assistance for voice narration and audio production.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/support.Thank you for sharing this quiet moment with us.Follow Your Quiet Moment for daily guided meditations, calming affirmations, mindful breathing, gentle relaxation, and peaceful practices designed to fit into real life.If this episode helped you slow down, consider sharing it with someone who may need a quiet moment today.Support the podcast and help us continue creating accessible moments of calm:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/supportPlease do not use guided meditation while driving, operating machinery, or doing anything that requires your complete attention.This podcast provides general relaxation and wellness content. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a substitute for professional mental health care.Your Quiet Moment is produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

Sometimes it's just better to let go or cut out things in life. On this weeks episode, Em and Tash share what they have let go or are trying to let go of. Tune in for a transparent episode of several areas they are trying to grow in.

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. Imagine how it would feel to carry just a little less today. This peaceful meditation helps release emotional baggage, quiet mental clutter, and cultivate a sense of lightness and freedom. Let every breath create a little more space within you. Love,

A guided sleep meditation for deep rest, spoken as evening arrives, when the day is unhurried. Session 082 of Your Quiet Moment's nightly meditation series: The Art of Stillness.This is a long-form spoken meditation — a calm narrator guides you for roughly four hours while you fall asleep and stay asleep. You are welcome to listen from the beginning, or drift off and let the words continue without you.Chapters:00:00 — Welcome and settling into rest03:00 — Guided body scan, releasing the day from head to toe08:00 — Dream journeys: the garden of quiet hours, the library of soft pages, the house of quiet windows (gentle repeating cycles)3:25:00 — Affirmations for deep, unhurried rest3:30:00 — Closing whispers and the doorway of sleepThere is nothing you need to do and nowhere you need to go. If you wake in the night, the meditation will still be here.Your Quiet Moment publishes guided spoken meditations for rest, stillness, and sleep.This episode was created with AI assistance.Tags: guided meditation, sleep meditation, deep rest, bedtime meditation, calm mind, stillness, your quiet moment, spoken meditation, fall asleep, night meditationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/support.Thank you for sharing this quiet moment with us.Follow Your Quiet Moment for daily guided meditations, calming affirmations, mindful breathing, gentle relaxation, and peaceful practices designed to fit into real life.If this episode helped you slow down, consider sharing it with someone who may need a quiet moment today.Support the podcast and help us continue creating accessible moments of calm:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/supportPlease do not use guided meditation while driving, operating machinery, or doing anything that requires your complete attention.This podcast provides general relaxation and wellness content. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a substitute for professional mental health care.Your Quiet Moment is produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

A guided sleep meditation for deep rest, spoken as evening arrives, when the day is unhurried. Session 124 of Your Quiet Moment's nightly meditation series: The Art of Stillness.This is a long-form spoken meditation — a calm narrator guides you for roughly four hours while you fall asleep and stay asleep. You are welcome to listen from the beginning, or drift off and let the words continue without you.Chapters:00:00 — Welcome and settling into rest03:00 — Guided body scan, releasing the day from head to toe08:00 — Dream journeys: the garden of quiet hours, the library of soft pages, the house of quiet windows (gentle repeating cycles)3:25:00 — Affirmations for deep, unhurried rest3:30:00 — Closing whispers and the doorway of sleepThere is nothing you need to do and nowhere you need to go. If you wake in the night, the meditation will still be here.Your Quiet Moment publishes guided spoken meditations for rest, stillness, and sleep.This episode was created with AI assistance.Tags: guided meditation, sleep meditation, deep rest, bedtime meditation, calm mind, stillness, your quiet moment, spoken meditation, fall asleep, night meditationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/support.Thank you for sharing this quiet moment with us.Follow Your Quiet Moment for daily guided meditations, calming affirmations, mindful breathing, gentle relaxation, and peaceful practices designed to fit into real life.If this episode helped you slow down, consider sharing it with someone who may need a quiet moment today.Support the podcast and help us continue creating accessible moments of calm:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/supportPlease do not use guided meditation while driving, operating machinery, or doing anything that requires your complete attention.This podcast provides general relaxation and wellness content. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a substitute for professional mental health care.Your Quiet Moment is produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

A guided sleep meditation for deep rest, spoken as evening arrives, when the day is unhurried. Session 150 of Your Quiet Moment's nightly meditation series: The Art of Stillness.This is a long-form spoken meditation — a calm narrator guides you for roughly four hours while you fall asleep and stay asleep. You are welcome to listen from the beginning, or drift off and let the words continue without you.Chapters:00:00 — Welcome and settling into rest03:00 — Guided body scan, releasing the day from head to toe08:00 — Dream journeys: the garden of quiet hours, the library of soft pages, the house of quiet windows (gentle repeating cycles)3:25:00 — Affirmations for deep, unhurried rest3:30:00 — Closing whispers and the doorway of sleepThere is nothing you need to do and nowhere you need to go. If you wake in the night, the meditation will still be here.Your Quiet Moment publishes guided spoken meditations for rest, stillness, and sleep.This episode was created with AI assistance.Tags: guided meditation, sleep meditation, deep rest, bedtime meditation, calm mind, stillness, your quiet moment, spoken meditation, fall asleep, night meditationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/support.Thank you for sharing this quiet moment with us.Follow Your Quiet Moment for daily guided meditations, calming affirmations, mindful breathing, gentle relaxation, and peaceful practices designed to fit into real life.If this episode helped you slow down, consider sharing it with someone who may need a quiet moment today.Support the podcast and help us continue creating accessible moments of calm:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/supportPlease do not use guided meditation while driving, operating machinery, or doing anything that requires your complete attention.This podcast provides general relaxation and wellness content. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a substitute for professional mental health care.Your Quiet Moment is produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

I used to tell myself, "My son is not going to be 30 and still living at home." I had that all figured out... until life gave me a different plan.

Richard Rosen shares his personal journey with Parkinson's disease, how yoga has helped him cope, and the importance of adapting practice to life's challenges. A candid discussion on acceptance, resilience, and the therapeutic power of yoga. Main Topics:  ·      Richard Rosen's experience with Parkinson's disease ·      How yoga can help cope with health challenges ·      Adapting yoga practice for different stages of Parkinson's ·      The role of acceptance and patience in dealing with illness ·      The mental and physical benefits of ongoing yoga practice ·      The importance of awareness and mindfulness in health management ·      Richard Rosen's poetry and reflections on life and aging Connect with Richard Instagram - @richardrosenyoga Website –  SUPPORT KEEN ON YOGA Become a Patron: https://www.keenonyoga.com/patrons/ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf FULL PODCAST LIST https://www.keenonyoga.com/keen-on-yoga-podcast-guests/

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3122: Dr. Jack Stoltzfus explains why chasing perfect parenting produces guilt in parents and perfectionism in kids, and why psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott's idea of the good enough parent is a healthier standard. He describes how the pressure shows up again when young adults choose careers, values, or lifestyles their parents did not expect, and argues that parents cannot control their young adults but can still influence them by shifting from caretaking to encouraging independence. He closes with a parent report card for measuring parenting against love, consistency, apology, and letting go. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentslettinggo.com/am-i-a-good-enough-parent/ Quotes to ponder: "Striving for perfection or even excellence is a recipe for a life of guilt." "Don't strive for perfection in your parenting because your kids will also believe they must be perfect." "Forgive ourselves for not being perfect parents and forgive our kids for decisions or actions we don't support." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and parenting, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denee Francese-Smith LMT is a student of the body. All of it. The physical, the emotional, the spiritual. During our conversation, Denee shares the prelude to listening deeply to her body, when she followed its lead and pivoted from a career in education to taking a big leap in opening up the popular and beloved Sissy's cafe with, yes, her sister Shani in Uptown Kingston, NY. She talks about the passion, the business, and the eventual decision to step away from it to pursue what her body was next calling her to. She is fascinated by the intersection of spirit and science and loves to explore that through her bodywork. Denee doesn't see the body as separate parts. She sees it as one whole, beautiful system. When you work on one area, something else shifts too. When you're on her table, Denee is not only thinking about muscles. she's paying attention to your breath. Your nervous system. The way you hold yourself. The patterns that have formed over time. You're muscles will soften, but something else softens too. Her work is about helping your body create space. Space in the tissues. Space in your chest. Space in your system. And from that spaciousness, you will move differently, grounded and with an open heart. Denee shares openly and honestly about her experience in moving through the challenges of letting go, and how she found her voice after the ending of her most recent relationship. We hear about how intuition guides her and how she learned to listen to it. She shares generously her experience with and knowledge of the body and how it relates to her work, what fascia is, its connection to our life's experiences, and the power of breath work to help move what the fascia holds. You can learn more about her work and connect with her on her website. Like, Subscribe! Watch us on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@dancingwithwaterpodcast Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dancingwithwaterpodcast/ Support us at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dancingwithwater Find archive conversation from I want what SHE has https://iwantwhatshehas.org/ Learn more about Theresa and her offerings at https://www.anahatakingston.com/ Learn more about Jennifer and her offerings at https://www.cosmicmotherlove.com/

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/support.Thank you for sharing this quiet moment with us.Follow Your Quiet Moment for daily guided meditations, calming affirmations, mindful breathing, gentle relaxation, and peaceful practices designed to fit into real life.If this episode helped you slow down, consider sharing it with someone who may need a quiet moment today.Support the podcast and help us continue creating accessible moments of calm:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/supportPlease do not use guided meditation while driving, operating machinery, or doing anything that requires your complete attention.This podcast provides general relaxation and wellness content. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a substitute for professional mental health care.Your Quiet Moment is produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

Join in the conversation!Enjoy this clip of this episode.Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme PodcastThis week we diver bak into a conversation with Ryan and Mike Brown. The dream you're chasing shouldn't cost you your peace or your rent. On our 100th episode, we sat down with multidisciplinary creatives Ryan (visibility coach, founder of Get a Grip, host of Lion Ryan) and Mike Brown (award-winning podcast producer, creator of The Art of Letting Go) for the conversation most creatives avoid: how to keep making art when the algorithm, the bills, and the burnout all want a piece of you.LINK: https://linktr.ee/hellachismepodcastFollow She's Ryan:IG: https://instagram.com/shesRYANTikTok: https://Tiktok.com/shesRYANYoutube: https://Youtube.com/@RYANVIBESFollow Mike Brown:https://linktr.ee/theartoflettinggoInsta: https://www.instagram.com/theartoflettinggopodcast/The Art of Letting GoTopics to include: creative burnout, balancing passion and career, redefining success, financial freedom for creatives, charging your worth, freelance pricing, imposter syndrome, self doubt, comparison, social media algorithm pressure, detaching from metrics, journaling for mental health, content batching, creative block, unlearning societal expectations, queer creators, queer podcast, lgbtq community, mental health for creatives, work life balanceSupport the showFollow Hella Chisme for more culture, conversation, and creative storytelling. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, and keep up with us on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok at @hellachismepod. Join the chisme, share the episode, and leave a review or comment to support the show.

Samadhi, the Blood Moon & the Art of Letting Go | The 8th Limb of YogaWhat if letting go isn't the end of something—but the final step toward becoming who you're meant to be?In the finale of the Eight Limbs of Yoga summer series, Kadie explores Samadhi, the eighth and final limb of yoga: a state of deep meditative absorption where the separation between the person practicing, the practice itself, and the object of meditation begins to dissolve.And the timing couldn't feel more aligned.With the Blood Moon eclipse, the transition into Virgo season, and fall approaching, this episode is an invitation to look honestly at what you're carrying—and what you may finally be ready to release.Kadie walks back through all eight limbs of yoga and explores how the practice moves us from how we live in the world, to how we care for ourselves, to the body and breath, and eventually inward toward concentration, meditation, and Samadhi.But this isn't just a conversation about ancient yoga philosophy.Kadie gets personal about grief, relationships, discipline, running, writing her book, and recognizing the patterns we sometimes have to take responsibility for before we can actually change them. She shares why writing has become one of the places where she experiences deep absorption and purpose—and why this season of her life is becoming less about searching outside of herself and more about becoming.This episode also explores the symbolism of the changing seasons, Traditional Chinese Medicine's connection between autumn, the lungs, grief, and letting go, and how small daily disciplines can help us move toward the life we say we want.Because maybe transformation isn't one giant moment.Maybe it's what happens when you keep showing up.What are you being asked to release so you can become who you already know you're capable of being?You don't have to have the entire next chapter figured out.Start with one practice. One choice. One moment of showing up for yourself.And keep going.00:00 — Welcome + the finale of the Eight Limbs of Yoga series01:21 — The eclipse, Pisces Full Moon + why this moment feels significant03:56 — How the Eight Limbs lead us inward05:43 — Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana + Dhyana07:08 — Understanding Samadhi, the eighth limb08:42 — Writing, purpose + experiencing absorption10:30 — Asking the hard questions about the life you want12:33 — The eclipse as a closing chapter14:09 — Letting go of patterns, beliefs + old cycles15:47 — Virgo season, repetition + discipline17:08 — Traditional Chinese Medicine, autumn, breath + grief19:40 — Moving with grief instead of remaining stuck inside it20:54 — Taking responsibility for our own relationship patterns22:25 — Caring for the four layers of ourselves23:45 — Book update: Phase Three + trusting the process26:16 — Creative flow as another glimpse of Samadhi27:18 — Choosing transformation over searching for a relationship28:25 — The habits supporting this next season31:11 — Why discipline can eventually create ease31:31 — Keep showing up—even when it isn't perfectDoing the hard, disciplined things is often how we create space for the easier things.The work isn't about becoming perfect.It's about becoming more conscious of how you live, what you carry, what you choose—and what you're finally ready to let go of.If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone moving through their own season of transformation, and make sure you're following the show so you don't miss what's coming next.Ryze Code for 15% off use code KADIECHRON15: https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/?transaction_id=1022b75c21a6174cdf70c1d124980e5am club book link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1443460710?&linkCode=sl2&tag=kchron777-20&linkId=3d4c6e92ed33a5bd17157ee0cdf9fad6&language=en_US&gaOptInStatus=true&ref_=as_li_ss_tlGlutathione Bundle: https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/anti-aging?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate

Why do we remain stuck in the same patterns, compare ourselves to our partner's past, or wait for an ex to give us closure? In Episode 26 of Therapy Thursdays, John answers your most personal questions about identity, intimacy, insecurity, attachment and relationships. He explains why meaningful change requires us to let go of an old version of ourselves - and why the familiar can feel safe even when it is making us unhappy. He also explores what true intimacy looks like after the performance falls away, how to respond when a partner asks for space, and what couples are really trying to communicate beneath everyday arguments. From protest behaviour and defensiveness to breakups, reconciliation and the need for an apology, this episode is about recognising what is happening underneath the surface.

Most lawyers are taught how to practice law, not how to lead people. Then one day, they are handed a team and expected to figure it out. In episode 633 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Debbie Foster about leading people, the second cornerstone from their book, Be a Next Level Leader.  Debbie and Stephanie break people's leadership into four essential responsibilities: building trust, developing others, communicating clearly, and holding standards. They explain why trust grows through small, human interactions, why leaders often overload their most dependable employees, and how delegation can become a tool for development instead of a way to clear your own plate.  They also explore why teams cannot meet expectations that were never clearly communicated, how positive and constructive feedback help people grow, and why “no news is good news” is not a leadership strategy.  If you want to build a team that can take greater ownership, perform at a higher level, and succeed without relying on one overburdened A player, this episode offers a practical place to start.  Listen to our previous episodes on Law Firm Leadership, Delegation, and Building Stronger Teams.  #632: Law Firm Leadership: How to Lead Yourself Before Leading Your Team, with Debbie Foster & Stephanie Everett Apple | Spotify | LTN  #631: Tune In Before You Jump In: A Better Way to Delegate, with Shawn Vanderhoven Apple | Spotify | LTN  #616: From Solo to CEO: Letting Go of Legal Work to Grow Your Firm, with Ellen Williamson Apple | Spotify | LTN  #615: How to Stop Being the Bottleneck and Build Stronger Teams, with Debbie Foster and Stephanie Everett Apple | Spotify | LTN    Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!   If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.   Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.   Chapters / Timestamps  00:00 – Introduction  00:21 – Track Your Firm's Progress with the Small Firm Scorecard  03:17 – Leading People: The Second Leadership Cornerstone  04:25 – Trust, Development, Communication, and Standards  05:59 – Why Law Firms Do Not Teach People Management  07:42 – Building Trust Through Real Relationships  08:58 – Small Conversations That Strengthen Trust  10:54 – Delegating to Develop, Not Just to Offload Work  11:26 – The Overburdened A Player Problem  12:48 – Becoming a Multiplier for Your Team  13:31 – Match Delegation to Skill and Readiness  14:52 – Set Clear Expectations Before Asking for More  16:38 – Why Feedback Is a Leadership Skill  18:33 – “No News Is Good News” Does Not Work  19:08 – Learn How Your People Want to Be Recognized  19:53 – A Simple Framework for Better Feedback  21:14 – Holding Standards Without Being Harsh  22:15 – Closing Thoughts and What Comes Next 

If you've ever struggled with letting go of control and wondered why sending your kid off to college (or even just watching them grow up) feels so scary, this episode is for you. New here? Start with our ⁠Start Here playlist⁠ — five episodes that will change how you think about motherhood. This episode released on the actual day JoAnn flew to New York to drop her firstborn off at college. Instead of a highlight reel of the trip, she's sharing the real research and the real mindset shifts that got her here, including one she wishes every parent heard well before senior year. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the "secure base" concept from attachment theory means being your kid's biggest fan instead of their director, and why that actually makes your relationship stronger, not weaker What overcontrol dressed up as care looks like right now (grade portals, dorm housekeepers, and more) and why it does more harm than good The real research on empty nest syndrome, and why it's not what most parents assume A personal story about backing off when her daughter said she hugged her too much, and what happened to their relationship afterward Why letting your kid struggle a little now builds the strength they'll need later (yes, there's a science experiment involved) Resources mentioned in this episode: Why Your Teenager Suddenly Can't Stand You (and Why That's a Good Sign) - episode on Emotional Distancing The Happy Mom Reset (Live Class, September 17) "Notice and Do" by Sam Kelly (pre-order) No Guilt Mom Inner Circle The Best Mom is a Happy Mom by JoAnn Crohn Follow No Guilt Mom on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. Imagine placing every worry into the gentle breeze and watching it drift away. This calming guided meditation helps release anxiety, emotional tension, and mental heaviness while inviting greater peace and freedom. Allow yourself to be carried by ease instead of fear. Love,

A guided sleep meditation for deep rest, spoken as the morning settles in, when the week has found its rhythm. Session 067 of Your Quiet Moment's nightly meditation series: The Art of Stillness.This is a long-form spoken meditation — a calm narrator guides you for roughly four hours while you fall asleep and stay asleep. You are welcome to listen from the beginning, or drift off and let the words continue without you.Chapters:00:00 — Welcome and settling into rest03:00 — Guided body scan, releasing the day from head to toe08:00 — Dream journeys: the garden of quiet hours, the library of soft pages, the house of quiet windows (gentle repeating cycles)3:25:00 — Affirmations for deep, unhurried rest3:30:00 — Closing whispers and the doorway of sleepThere is nothing you need to do and nowhere you need to go. If you wake in the night, the meditation will still be here.Your Quiet Moment publishes guided spoken meditations for rest, stillness, and sleep.This episode was created with AI assistance.Tags: guided meditation, sleep meditation, deep rest, bedtime meditation, calm mind, stillness, your quiet moment, spoken meditation, fall asleep, night meditationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/support.Thank you for sharing this quiet moment with us.Follow Your Quiet Moment for daily guided meditations, calming affirmations, mindful breathing, gentle relaxation, and peaceful practices designed to fit into real life.If this episode helped you slow down, consider sharing it with someone who may need a quiet moment today.Support the podcast and help us continue creating accessible moments of calm:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/supportPlease do not use guided meditation while driving, operating machinery, or doing anything that requires your complete attention.This podcast provides general relaxation and wellness content. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a substitute for professional mental health care.Your Quiet Moment is produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

A guided sleep meditation for deep rest, spoken as the morning settles in, when the week has found its rhythm. Session 109 of Your Quiet Moment's nightly meditation series: The Art of Stillness.This is a long-form spoken meditation — a calm narrator guides you for roughly four hours while you fall asleep and stay asleep. You are welcome to listen from the beginning, or drift off and let the words continue without you.Chapters:00:00 — Welcome and settling into rest03:00 — Guided body scan, releasing the day from head to toe08:00 — Dream journeys: the garden of quiet hours, the library of soft pages, the house of quiet windows (gentle repeating cycles)3:25:00 — Affirmations for deep, unhurried rest3:30:00 — Closing whispers and the doorway of sleepThere is nothing you need to do and nowhere you need to go. If you wake in the night, the meditation will still be here.Your Quiet Moment publishes guided spoken meditations for rest, stillness, and sleep.This episode was created with AI assistance.Tags: guided meditation, sleep meditation, deep rest, bedtime meditation, calm mind, stillness, your quiet moment, spoken meditation, fall asleep, night meditationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/support.Thank you for sharing this quiet moment with us.Follow Your Quiet Moment for daily guided meditations, calming affirmations, mindful breathing, gentle relaxation, and peaceful practices designed to fit into real life.If this episode helped you slow down, consider sharing it with someone who may need a quiet moment today.Support the podcast and help us continue creating accessible moments of calm:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/supportPlease do not use guided meditation while driving, operating machinery, or doing anything that requires your complete attention.This podcast provides general relaxation and wellness content. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a substitute for professional mental health care.Your Quiet Moment is produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

A guided sleep meditation for deep rest, spoken as the morning settles in, when the week has found its rhythm. Session 135 of Your Quiet Moment's nightly meditation series: The Art of Stillness.This is a long-form spoken meditation — a calm narrator guides you for roughly four hours while you fall asleep and stay asleep. You are welcome to listen from the beginning, or drift off and let the words continue without you.Chapters:00:00 — Welcome and settling into rest03:00 — Guided body scan, releasing the day from head to toe08:00 — Dream journeys: the garden of quiet hours, the library of soft pages, the house of quiet windows (gentle repeating cycles)3:25:00 — Affirmations for deep, unhurried rest3:30:00 — Closing whispers and the doorway of sleepThere is nothing you need to do and nowhere you need to go. If you wake in the night, the meditation will still be here.Your Quiet Moment publishes guided spoken meditations for rest, stillness, and sleep.This episode was created with AI assistance.Tags: guided meditation, sleep meditation, deep rest, bedtime meditation, calm mind, stillness, your quiet moment, spoken meditation, fall asleep, night meditationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/support.Thank you for sharing this quiet moment with us.Follow Your Quiet Moment for daily guided meditations, calming affirmations, mindful breathing, gentle relaxation, and peaceful practices designed to fit into real life.If this episode helped you slow down, consider sharing it with someone who may need a quiet moment today.Support the podcast and help us continue creating accessible moments of calm:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment--6944063/supportPlease do not use guided meditation while driving, operating machinery, or doing anything that requires your complete attention.This podcast provides general relaxation and wellness content. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, psychotherapy, or a substitute for professional mental health care.Your Quiet Moment is produced by HustleStudios Podcast Network.

The Art of Letting Go - If you are questioning yourself right now, if you are struggling with making a decision, and if you are moving through deep feelings, this is FOR YOU. To hear more, visit anisabutt.substack.com

We must die to self and selfish ambition in order to place Christ in His rightful place in our lives...on the throne of our hearts as Lord! Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Philippians 2:3-4; Galatians 5:16-19)!

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In this episode, Professor AG takes us along for her birthday trip to Miami and shares the unexpected lessons that came from simply being open to the moments around her. She talks about embracing how differently everyone lives, letting go of the pressure to have everything figured out, and the reminder that sometimes the best things happen in ways we never could have planned. This episode is all about trusting the process, staying curious, and knowing that life has a funny way of working itself out.MY APP IS HERE!!Daily somatic classes to regulate your nervous system.  Start your FREE trial today.Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Announcements01:13 The Power of Surrender and Trusting the Universe02:04 Sharing a Miami Trip and Personal Insights05:37 The Magic of Unexpected Encounters08:06 Stories of Love, Loss, and Success13:55 Lessons from a Handbag Designer's Journey16:47 The Universe Creates Opportunities When You Least Expect21:50 Embracing Uncertainty and Trusting Your Path26:49 Book Recommendations and Personal Growth29:12 Everyone is Human and Fumbles Their Way to Success30:51 The Power of Letting Go and Living in the Present32:05 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement for the JourneyKeywords: personal growth, trusting the universe, life stories, manifestation, self-developmentWhat is AGU? After launching an energy work practice rooted in the Akashic Records, AG uncovered so much information that she needs the world to hear! It's her duty and personal mission to help people get in touch with their intuition and energetic gifts, and ultimately become the brightest and boldest version of themselves! This is your official acceptance letter: WELCOME TO AG UNIVERSITY! Daily somatic classes to regulate your nervous system.  Start your FREE trial today.AG's Energetic Protection CoursesAG's Book Club How To Read The Akashic Records CourseSign up for the newsletter if you are interested in doing a reading with Anna Grace, or learning more about her energy work practice. Sessions will ONLY become available here - her booking link will never be shared on any other platforms: Sign up hereIf you aren't already - you can connect with AG on Instagram and TikTok: @annagracenewell and @aguniversityapp 

What if the changes you're experiencing after 40 are asking you to look at more than your hormones?In this solo episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy walks through how she believes women can use the menopausal transition to better understand their nervous systems, reconnect with parts of themselves they may have lost, and begin building the next chapter of life more intentionally.She explores why so many women arrive in midlife already overwhelmed, why learning to regulate your nervous system may need to come before another health protocol, and how years of putting everyone else first can shape the way women experience this transition.Later in the episode, LeAnn Rimes joins Dr. Mindy for a candid conversation about overwhelm, perfectionism, boundaries, HRT, nutrition, self-care, and what it looks like to listen to your body while living a very full life.And for a limited time, you can get Age Like a Girl for $7 with free shipping in the U.S. and Canada only, while supplies last.In This Episode, You'll LearnWhy nervous system regulation matters so much after 40How years of over-functioning can catch up with women in midlifeWhy play, curiosity, creativity, and speaking your truth matterHow to build your own lifestyle toolbox for menopauseWhy women need community as they ageWhy saying no can become an important form of self-careWhat it means to create the next chapter of your life on your termsResources MentionedFREE Nervous System QuestionnaireAge Like a Girl (Get your copy for $7 & FREE shipping, limited-time offer)Reset AcademyQualia Senolytic, use code MINDY for 15% offFor more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep364Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy's newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

Why does meditation feel so hard, even when you're doing everything "right"? On this episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, Will Rodriguez and Karen Endsley sit down with Peter Russell, Cambridge-trained physicist, consciousness teacher, and author of How to Meditate Without Even Trying, to unpack the one shift that changes everything: effort itself is the obstacle.Peter spent over 50 years teaching meditation and consciousness studies, and in this conversation he breaks down why the "monkey mind" isn't a personal failure, it's a natural brain function, and why trying to control your thoughts is exactly what keeps you stuck. Will and Karen dig into the practical side of effortless meditation, how to return to presence instead of forcing it, what to do when boredom or drowsiness hits, and why letting go of expectations (yes, even the goal of enlightenment) is the fastest way to actually reach a quieter mind.The conversation also moves into deeper territory: the science of what meditation does to your brain (alpha and delta rhythms, the default mode network, the stress response), and the big question Peter's spent a lifetime circling as both a physicist and a meditator, who is the "I" behind all of our thoughts?In this episode:Why trying to control your thoughts makes meditation harder, not easierThe difference between staying present and returning to presenceWhat the "monkey mind" is actually doing, and why it's not the enemyHow self-created discontent and imagined disasters drive daily stressThe neuroscience of meditation: alpha waves, the default mode network, and the relaxation responseQuantum physics, consciousness, and the question "who am I really?"Simple ways to build a mini-meditation practice into everyday lifeAbout our guest:Peter Russell holds degrees in theoretical physics, psychology, and computer science from the University of Cambridge. He studied meditation and Eastern philosophy in India and has spent five decades teaching mindfulness and consciousness studies. He is the author of twelve books, including How to Meditate Without Even Trying (foreword by Eckhart Tolle), From Science to God, and Letting Go of Nothing.The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a top-ranked spirituality podcast hosted by Will Rodriguez and Karen Endsley, exploring consciousness, spiritual awakening, and metaphysics through a skeptic's lens. New episodes stream free on New Reality TV (newrealitytv.com, Roku, FireTV).The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomenon, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us: 

Sarah and Jane sit down with Amanda Walsh, founder and CEO of Astrology Hub and author of the new memoir Life by the Stars: A True Story of Letting Go, Looking Up, and Remembering Who You Are. Amanda traces her path from a buttoned-up corporate life in New York City, three degrees deep and checking every box, to an unraveling that started with an emergency C-section, a toddler hurling her Blackberry across the room, and a cross-country move to Hawaii with no plan and no internet. She talks about the first astrology reading that cracked her open, why she calls it her first evidence of God, and how a friend's throwaway comment about an unused domain name turned into Astrology Hub. The conversation moves through the difference between astrology's various schools (Vedic, Western, evolutionary), why Amanda offers that astrology is one language with many dialects, and her mango tree metaphor for why some people are ready for a leap before others are. She and Jane also dig into the current planetary moment, the Leo-Aquarius axis, and why Amanda thinks we are all living through an unprecedented collective transformation. Key Takeaways Sometimes the system you trust most (medical, educational, corporate) breaking down is what finally shows you it was never the whole truth to begin with Astrology is not one fixed system. Different traditions (Vedic, Western, evolutionary) are different dialects of the same underlying language, and it's fine to take what resonates and leave the rest Not everyone is ready for the same leap at the same time, and that is not a flaw. Some fruit ripens early, some ripens late, but it all ends up in the same place Tension and hard transits are not punishment. They are pressure pointing toward something in you that wants to resolve Feeling like everything is uncertain right now is not a personal failure to have it figured out. It is a collective experience showing up individually You do not need permission to reinvent your life more than once. The version of you built for one chapter does not have to be the final version Notable Quotes Amanda, on her first astrology reading: "This is my first evidence of God." On timing and readiness: "The yes that's pulling us is stronger than the fear that's holding us back." On living through this moment: "It's freaking terrifying as hell. But like, my god, it's also kind of fun." On the Capricorn archetype: "Capricorn is not just a goat... it's a sea goat, part goat, part mermaid," both climbing the highest heights and exploring the deepest depths. Links & Resources Amanda Walsh's book: Life by the Stars: A True Story of Letting Go, Looking Up, and Remembering Who You Are Astrology Hub (astrologyhub.com) Astrology Hub Podcast Mentioned: Christy Levy (previous guest on Medium Curious guest referenced in the intro),  Medium Curious:  MediumCurious.com Jane Morgan Medium: Jane Morgan Medium  Sarah Rathke: SarahRathke.com Instagram: MediumCuriousPod (@mediumcuriouspod)  Substack: https://mediumcuriouspod.substack.com/

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What if the biggest obstacle to becoming who you're meant to be isn't outside circumstances, but the boxes you've been checking your whole life? In episode 275, executive coach and bestselling author Tori DaCosta shares how a pause in her corporate career led her to write No Name Bastard—and reclaim ownership over the one thing she could truly control: herself.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(05:11) From Executive MBA to a Career-Defining Pause(07:08) Life as a Primary Caregiver and the Question That Changed Everything(10:45) Naming All the Hats: The Exercise That Sparked Clarity(12:38) Work-Life Collaboration Over Work-Life Balance(21:06) Why Tori Wrote No Name Bastard(24:45) Surprising Reader Feedback and Redefining Ambition(29:05) Learning to Sit Still and the Freedom of Letting Go(42:29) Rebuilding Self-Trust Through Control, Manage, and Influence(47:51) Why Challenges Are Fuel — and Where to Find ToriTori DaCosta is a business leader, executive coach, bestselling author, and speaker who helps people lead themselves with clarity and intention. She's the author of No Name Bastard: How Our Lives Teach Us What We Can Control, Manage, and Influence, drawing on her own experiences to help readers turn hard seasons into growth. She spent over a decade leading teams within a Fortune 50 company, holds an Executive MBA from Emory University and a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University, and centers her work on the transformative power of ownership. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and two children and enjoys running and the outdoors.In this episode, Tori DaCosta shares the journey behind writing No Name Bastard and unpacks her "control, manage, and influence" framework. She traces her path from corporate leadership and an executive MBA to a moment of stillness that pushed her to rethink the impact she wanted to make, and offers practical strategies like scheduling one-on-one time with her kids and swapping work-life balance for work-life collaboration. She speaks to self-trust, ownership, and sitting with discomfort, using a biosphere experiment where trees fell over from lack of wind to show why resistance builds strength. She also discusses redefining ambition and success on her own terms, freeing herself from judgment, and the surprising response from male readers around people-pleasing.Connect with Tori DaCosta: WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeBook: Tori DaCosta - No Name BastardLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Margaret Eastman Smith grew up inside Moral Re-Armament (MRA), the international movement that emerged from the Oxford Group and sought to transform society through personal moral and spiritual change.For Margaret, however, MRA wasn't simply a movement. It was family.In this episode of Stories from Real Life, Margaret joins host Melvin E. Edwards to discuss her memoir, A Spectacular Inheritance: A Memoir of Letting Go, and the extraordinary journey of discovering an identity outside the tightly connected world that shaped her childhood.Their conversation explores growing up in an international communal environment; the history and ideals of Moral Re-Armament; the difficult question of whether MRA constituted a cult; leaving a powerful ideological community; developmental trauma and attachment; history and memory; forgiveness; peacebuilding; and the complicated process of deciding what we keep from the people and institutions that formed us.Margaret Eastman Smith is a writer, historian and peacebuilding scholar whose academic work focuses on history and memory in divided societies and grassroots approaches to peacebuilding. She is also the author of Reckoning with the Past: Teaching History in Northern Ireland.A Spectacular Inheritance is ultimately about more than leaving a movement. It asks a question that belongs to all of us:How much of who we are is inherited—and how much do we get to choose?Learn more about Margaret Eastman Smith:www.margareteastmansmith.comAdditional articles:www.weareonehumanity.orgUp With PeopleABOUT STORIES FROM REAL LIFEStories from Real Life explores the experiences, decisions and defining moments that shape people's lives.Hosted by Melvin E. Edwards.MEDIA WELL DONE, LLCTurning meaningful stories into lasting legacies. Get full access to Melvin E. Edwards at storiesfromreallife.substack.com/subscribe

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. Tonight there is nowhere you need to rush and nothing you need to accomplish. This 3 hour sleep meditation helps release time pressure, quiet an overactive mind, and create spaciousness for deep, restorative sleep. Perfect for stress relief, overthinking, mindfulness, and insomnia. Love,