Podcasts about Letting Go

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!

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

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,

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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: 

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.

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,

This week feels different than the rest of the month. We're building towards a Partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces. And this one's kind of a f****r. We're humans with egos, so letting go isn't always going to go down easy. In this episode, I shared some perspectives to make it suck a little less. I also make sure you have some practices you can return to when things get challenging. The end of the month brings fireworks with Jupiter in Leo trining Saturn in Aries. This transit asks you to try things out and follow your instincts, even if it feels scary.Astrologically, we're now solidly exploring terrains with no map. The only compass you have is your own gut instinct. The past is not here anymore. Let's wake up and birth the new.Let me know how this episode lands. I read every single comment. Resources & LinksBook an Astrology Reading here.Sign up for Creative Exorcism, 9 weeks of daily guided ritual to unleash your inner creative beast here.Apply for private ongoing guidance. This work refines your self-leadership skills, moves you through important life thresholds gracefully, and expands your capacity for creative expressions in career, relationships, and life.Support the podcast on Substack hereTry the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link.This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and listen to my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonathankoeofficial.substack.com/subscribe

Discover The Power of Letting Go in Week 7 of the Mastering the Mind Talk Series. Learn how releasing control, attachment, resistance, fear, and old emotional patterns can create greater peace, freedom, spiritual growth, and inner strength. Letting go is not giving up—it is releasing the mental grip that keeps suffering alive. Explore mindfulness, spiritual awakening, conscious living, self-awareness, inner peace, personal transformation, and how to trust life without needing to control every outcome. If this message spoke to you, don't let the insight end here. Subscribe for more teachings on self-realization, spiritual growth, inner transformation, universal principles, and awakening to the power within. Stay connected with Reverend Lee's Daily Thought and Agape's weekly newsletter for practical spiritual wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration delivered directly to you: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/free-affirmations Agape exists to share truth, healing, connection, and transformation with the world. If this community supports your spiritual journey, consider becoming a supporting member. Your recurring contribution helps us continue creating teachings, gatherings, and resources that awaken and empower others. Become a supporter here: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/recurring-contributions/

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I want to share an episode from the Morning Meditation for Women podcast—a show that is perfect for those days when you want to start with intention instead of chaos. If your mornings  feel a little too fast-paced, this quick meditation can help you reset and recenter. If you love it, make sure to follow it on your favorite podcast player.    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/morning-meditation-for-women/id1546571992 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While we often like to think we're in control of our own lives, both of our storytellers learn that some things remain beyond our grasp, no matter how hard we try to steer the outcome.Part 1: After years of helping others safely navigate glaciers, Monte Montepare suddenly finds himself at the mercy of one. Part 2: Jessica Lee Williamson's OCD fixates on a single question: how will she die?Monte is a comedian, storyteller and adventure guide originally from Colorado. He's been Keynote Speaker at The Ouray Ice Festival, is on the cover of The Alaska Packraft Guidebook, and is part owner of Kennicott Wilderness Guides in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska (all real things and places). Monte is a Moth GrandSLAM Champion, has been featured on The Moth Radio Hour and has a story published in The Moth's most recent book "A Point of Beauty: True Stories of Holding on and Letting Go." He lives in a little house on a hill with his partner Jillian, their kiddo Rocky and chiweenie Sage. Jessica Lee Williamson is a Los Angeles based television writer and comedian known for her work on I'm Dying Up Here, F is for Family, and The Big Leap. A first-generation American, she was raised by her Cuban mother in a small town on Maryland's Eastern Shore. After moving out west, Jessica graduated from The Second City Conservatory. In addition to developing shows for Netflix, F/X, and Amazon, her stories have been featured on This American Life, The Moth Radio Hour, and Lena Dunham's Women of the Hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Imagine pouring your heart into a massive sculpture, only to watch it crash to the floor. What if that disaster was exactly what your practice needed? In this episode of The Create! Podcast, host Ekaterina Popova talks with multimedia visual artist, curator, and educator Rebecca Casement. Based in Michigan, Rebecca creates affective, abstract sculptures and installations using ceramics, mixed media, sound, and textiles. This conversation explores her practice of pushing materials to their breaking point and why building instability into artwork mirrors life's unpredictability. Episode Highlights: The Beauty of Instability — why Rebecca intentionally builds heavy, precarious clay sculpture with a high likelihood of breaking in the kiln A Shift in Perspective — the story of a shattered personal sculpture that changed her entire artistic mindset Art as a Lifestyle — how to ditch the burned-out artist trope, protect your physical energy, and bring joy back into a daily studio practice Carried Together — inside her new collaborative project featuring 14 women artists exploring community and care About Rebecca Casement: Rebecca Casement is a multimedia visual artist, curator, and educator who creates affective abstract sculptures and installations. Raised in rural Michigan, she developed a habit of creative experimentation with materials that carries into her studio practice today. Focused on material language and history, her work is both emotive and honest. Rebecca holds an MFA in Studio Art and a Certification in College Teaching from Michigan State University. Connect with Rebecca: https://www.rebeccacasement.com/ Community & Opportunities: Join our Substack for fresh articles, longer-form insights, and community conversation. Submit your work to our current open call, The Artist's World, juried by Marina Press Granger, at createmagazine.com/call-for-art.

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In this episode of Positively 365, we explore the importance of letting go of yesterday's mistakes and learning how to move forward with peace, wisdom, and hope. If you have been weighed down by regret, guilt, or past failures, this encouraging episode offers practical insight to help you stop replaying the past and start embracing growth. We talk about why mistakes should teach us rather than trap us, and how healing begins when we choose grace over shame. You will also hear three simple ways to let go of the past: learn the lesson, practice self-forgiveness, and focus on today's next right step. This uplifting episode is perfect for anyone seeking personal growth, emotional healing, positive thinking, and encouragement for moving forward. Tune in and discover how releasing yesterday can help you live with greater freedom, confidence, and purpose today. #Positively365 #LetGoOfThePast #OvercomingRegret #SelfForgiveness #PersonalGrowth #PositiveThinking #EmotionalHealing #MindsetMatters #Encouragement #MoveForwardBooks by Joseph Wadas here: AUTHOR PAGE

Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Yoga Therapy Hour, Amy sits down with Danielle Burke, a certified yoga therapist and licensed professional counselor, to explore what happens when traditional talk therapy meets embodied practice.Danielle shares her journey from mental health counseling into integrative wellness, where she now blends yoga therapy, somatic awareness, and lived experience to support clients in reconnecting with themselves. Together, they explore what it means to feel “stuck in your story,” how breath and body awareness interrupt that pattern, and why self-awareness is not just insight—but a skill that must be practiced.This conversation offers a steady and honest look at anxiety, burnout, overgiving, and the quiet work of learning to trust yourself again. Through the lens of the yamas and niyamas, Danielle brings forward a practical framework for navigating uncertainty, building inner stability, and reducing unnecessary suffering.Key Themes Explored1. When Talk Therapy Isn't EnoughDanielle reflects on her work as a licensed counselor and the moment she recognized something was missing—clients could process their experiences cognitively, but often remained disconnected from their bodies. Yoga therapy offered a way to integrate both.2. The Body as the Entry PointClients often arrive stuck in patterns of thinking, or unable to access their thoughts at all due to overwhelm. Danielle highlights a simple but profound observation: many people stop breathing when recounting difficult experiences. Reconnecting to breath becomes the doorway back to regulation and presence. 3. Self-Awareness as a Practice, Not a TraitAwareness is not assumed—it is cultivated. Through consistent practice, clients begin to recognize their internal states, expand their capacity for choice, and shift from automatic reaction toward intentional response.4. Working with Anxiety Without Trying to Eliminate ItRather than attempting to “fix” anxiety, Danielle reframes the work:Can you recognize it?Can you stay with it?Can you also notice what else is present?This introduces the possibility of holding multiple truths at once, rather than being defined by a single state.5. The Yamas and Niyamas as a Regulatory FrameworkEthical principles such as ahiṃsā (non-harming/kindness) and svādhyāya (self-study) become practical tools for daily living. They support clients in discerning how they want to show up—for themselves and in relationship with others.6. Caregivers, Overachievers, and the Cost of Self-AbandonmentDanielle's primary clients are often women who have spent years supporting others while losing connection to their own needs. The work becomes one of reclaiming worth, voice, and internal alignment.7. Letting Go of Control (Īśvara Praṇidhāna in Practice)Through simple, real-life moments—like dogs barking during a podcast—Danielle illustrates how acceptance reduces suffering. The shift is subtle but powerful:From “this shouldn't be happening” → to “this is happening, and I can still be here.”8. Change Requires Doing Something DifferentInsight alone is not enough. Sustainable change comes through practice, patience, and a willingness to step outside familiar patterns—even when those patterns are uncomfortable.What a Session with Danielle Looks LikeSessions are adaptive and client-centered, typically including:Reflective conversation and active listeningGentle inquiry and pattern recognitionBreath awareness and regulation practicesMovement or physical practice (when appropriate)Yoga Nidra or guided meditationPersonalized tools such as journaling prompts or recorded practicesThe process remains grounded in yoga philosophy while accessible to clients regardless of their familiarity with yoga.Notable Reflections“Awareness gives us choice. And choice gives us power.” “The only way to change is to do something different.” “We can hold more than one experience at the same time.” About Danielle BurkeDanielle Burke is a certified yoga therapist and licensed professional counselor with over a decade of experience in mental health. She now works through an integrative wellness model, combining yoga therapy, somatic practices, and psychological insight to support clients in reconnecting with their bodies, their values, and their sense of self.Based in interior Alaska, Danielle works with clients both in person and online.Connect with Danielle BurkeWebsite: www.inlightandlovewellness.comInstagram: @inlightandloveytLinkedIn: Danielle BurkeClosing ReflectionThis conversation invites a steady reconsideration of how we relate to ourselves. Not through force or perfection, but through awareness, practice, and a willingness to meet what is here—one moment at a time.

Episode SummaryOto sits down with longtime friend Christopher August — bestselling author, breathwork facilitator, and co-founder of Beats and Breath — for a wide-ranging conversation on identity, awakening, and the nervous system. Christopher traces his path from a corporate career and a master's degree to two years living in a rural Tanzanian village, and then to the moment that changed everythingA near-death experience on a class-five rapid on the Zambezi River, where he lost consciousness and came back with a completely new relationship to breath. From there they dig into the Gene Keys system (shadow, gift, and Siddhi frequencies), the "great solar flash" prophecy tied to 1987/2012/2027The difference between sympathetic and parasympathetic breathing, and how breathwork and plant medicine can overlap — before closing on Christopher's Mastery Collective, his Beats and Breath app, and a live guided breath with the audience.Chapters / Timestamps (Shifted +1:00 to account for the trailer at the top of the episode)00:00 – Trailer 01:00 – Intro & Meet Christopher August 03:00 – Leaving Corporate for a Village in Tanzania 05:00 – The Near-Death Experience on the Zambezi River 08:00 – Identity, Ego Death & the Path of Letting Go 14:00 – Masculine, Feminine & the Great Inversion 17:00 – Christopher's Core "Why" 18:00 – 2020, Lockdowns & Building Community in Buffalo 21:00 – Oto's Own 2020 Story: A Cop, a Mask & a Ticket 23:00 – Post-Jab Symptoms & Holding Space Without Judgment 26:00 – What Are the Gene Keys? 28:00 – Shadow, Gift & Siddhi: The Three Frequencies 30:00 – Your Gene Keys Profile as a Soul Blueprint 33:00 – Avoiding the Identity Trap 36:00 – The Great Solar Flash & the Birth of Human 6.0 39:00 – As Above, So Below: Humanity's Densifying/Awakening Split 41:00 – The Coming Timeline Bifurcation 44:00 – Building Sovereign Community Hubs 45:00 – Oto's Announcement: Building Alternative Digital Infrastructure 46:00 – Breathwork as Protection From Energetic Parasites 48:00 – Trauma, the Nervous System & Why We Stop Breathing Deeply 50:00 – Breathwork & Plant Medicine: Where They Overlap 55:00 – The Hijacking of Cannabis & Why Sourcing Matters 57:00 – Sound, Frequency & the Beats and Breath Method 1:00:00 – Beatboxing, Breath Capacity & a Video Break 1:02:00 – Recovering From the Jab: Fasting, Detox & Fundamentals 1:06:00 – The Power of Subtraction Over Addition 1:08:00 – Inside the Mastery Collective & Beats and Breath App 1:10:00 – A New Partnership Announcement 1:12:00 – Final Words: A Guided Breath to Close 1:14:00 – Closing & Where to Find ChristopherKey TakeawaysChristopher's near-death experience on the Zambezi River in 2014 — losing consciousness underwater and being resuscitated — became the foundation of his breathwork practice, which he describes as "being born again."The Gene Keys system, created by Richard Rudd, combines human design, astrology, and the I Ching into 64 archetypes, each with a shadow, gift, and Siddhi frequency, used as a framework for self-understanding.Christopher's rule of thumb with the Gene Keys: focus 90% of your energy on the gift, 10% on the shadow — the shadow is a gateway, not an identity to collapse into.He points to a prophecy tied to Gene Key 55 with three marker points — 1987, 2012, and 2027 — describing a gradual "mutation" tied to humanity's collective awakening.For recovery and general health, Christopher emphasizes fundamentals over complexity: breath, fasting, clean water, sunlight, and nervous-system regulation (shifting from sympathetic "fight or flight" into parasympathetic "rest and digest").He and Oto announced they'll be partnering to bring the Gene Keys/breathwork/somatic framework into Oto's academy.Learn More / ConnectChristopher August — https://christopheraugust.coCONNECT WITH OTO: Instagram – https://instagram.com/otogomes Website – https://otogomes.live(This episode touches on personal health decisions and detox practices; it's for educational and entertainment purposes only, not medical advice.)

Join in the conversation!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.

Laurie James, somatic practitioner, coach, and author of Sandwiched, returns to talk about the rise of misogyny and what it means for women inside their relationships, their families, and the broader culture. This is a conversation we've both been having for years—in our own lives and with the women we work with every day—and it felt like time to have it out loud, together. Throughout our conversation, we unpack what misogyny actually is, how it shows up in ways women are often taught to minimize or normalize, and what living with it does to the body and nervous system over time. We also talk about what happens when the overwhelm becomes so intense that even identifying the next step—let alone making a plan—feels impossible. And we get into the question of when survival is no longer enough. When is it time to stop simply getting through the day and begin pushing back, speaking up, or making a change? That timing is deeply personal, and it matters more than people often realize. We're not having this conversation to frighten women or tell them what they should do. We're having it so they can better understand what they're experiencing, trust what their bodies have been telling them, and begin finding their way toward safety. What you'll hear about in this episode: What misogyny actually means and how it can show up inside a relationship (7:34) The physical toll of living under chronic stress, including the possible connection to autoimmune disease (13:36) Practical ways to regulate your nervous system when you're too overwhelmed to think clearly, much less make a plan (18:53) What current data reveals about the rise of misogyny in the United States over the past several years (25:35) Why healing may need to come before advocacy (36:03) How to approach dating with less fear in a cultural climate that can make it feel increasingly unsafe (38:42) Learn more about Laurie James: Laurie James is a mother, divorcée, recovering caregiver turned author, certified somatic practitioner & coach, and podcaster. With over 15 years' experience in energy work, somatic healing, parts work, and coaching. Laurie's podcast, Confessions of a Freebird, was inspired by her youngest of four children leaving the nest and is the sequel to her book, Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go. Laurie's book is about her journey from loneliness to finding belonging during a time when she was raising four teenage daughters, her mother had a heart attack and needed care, all while her marriage began to crumble. Now Laurie helps people divorce, heal, and date differently in midlife. She blends her coaching, somatic experiencing, and internal family systems training to help improve her clients relationships through befriending their body, nervous system, and parts that are protecting them. Doing so allows them to find the inner freedom to experience more happiness, joy, and create the life they desire. When she is not coaching clients or podcasting, she can be found nurturing her free spirit by walking her dog, skiing, sailing, hiking, volunteering, spending time with close friends or planning her next adventure. Resources & Links: Kate Anthony's Complete Parenting Plan Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate The Divorce Strategy Toolkit Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective Kate on Instagram Kate on Facebook Kate's Substack Newsletter: Divorce Coaching Dispatch Episodes are also available YouTube! Seven Step Mindset Reset for Divorce Laurie's website Laurie on Instagram Laurie on Facebook Laurie on LinkedIn Episode 95: Toxic Abuser-in-Chief: What Politics Has to Do With Your Marriage =================== DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM. ===================

How Do I Stop Dwelling on the Past? — Let Go of Regret, Mistakes and Negative Thoughts | 10 Minute Guided Meditation We all have it. That feeling of dread, of fear and panic, that sick sensation in our bellies. I've been there, you're there — but together we can take back control. So stay with me for ten minutes and find your moment of calm within the storm. Today is about the things you still carry from before: the regrets, the mistakes, the anchors that hold you to a past you cannot change. We settle into the almost hypnotic rhythm of the rise and fall of every breath, and then imagine that feeling of letting go as a colour — an aura of light and comfort spreading out from the chest with every exhale, cascading through every fibre of your being. You can find more of this in Anchored, the app I've just brought out. It's free, it's on iOS, and Android follows next month.

Did you know the Bible gives us a way to go to sleep?In this reflection on Psalm 4, John Ortberg explores what sleep can teach us about surrender, control, prayer, and trusting God.Drawing from Answering God, John points out a fascinating biblical rhythm: evening comes before morning.Genesis says, “There was evening, and there was morning.”Sabbath begins at sundown.Psalm 4 gives us an evening prayer before Psalm 5 gives us a morning prayer.Why?Because before we wake up, accomplish anything, solve anything, or even become conscious of the new day, God is already at work.Every night, sleep asks us to relinquish our grip on our work, our relationships, our problems, our thoughts, and our need for control.The world keeps turning.God remains awake.And we can rest.In this episode:Psalm 4 as an evening prayerWhy the biblical day begins at nightEugene Peterson on evening and morning prayerSleep as an act of surrenderWhy we struggle to relinquish control"Search your hearts and be silent"Historical "first sleep" and "second sleep"Reviewing your day with GodGratitude before bedPsalm 4:8 and sleeping in peaceLearning to trust God's providence while we sleepScriptures: Psalm 3:5 • Psalm 4 • Psalm 5 • Genesis 1 • Genesis 2:2–3#Psalm4 #JohnOrtberg #Sleep #Prayer #Psalms #EugenePeterson #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #TrustGod

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. Sometimes the kindest thing we can do is loosen our grip. This healing meditation helps you release what no longer serves you while holding yourself and others with compassion. Let love become the way you let go. Love,

Episode Summary: The God of the universe is trying to communicate with you. Are you listening? Have you ever felt like God was prompting you to do something but questioned whether it was his voice? Instead of acting, you waited for another sign. What if God has already given us what we need to know if a word is from him? Today’s guest, Abby McDonald, addresses a key misconception about God's voice: that it will tell what will happen tomorrow. We've mistaken God's voice in our lives for a means of obtaining knowledge instead of embracing its power to give us peace for today. Since the fall in the garden of Eden, humanity has carried the same deception that misled Eve. We think more information will give us more freedom. But if we look at Jesus's teachings, we see that his direction was never intended to give us a roadmap. We can trade the yoke of certainty we carry for a better one: Jesus's yoke. By focusing on three promises Jesus gave us in John 10, Abby McDonald, addresses a key misconception about God's voice: that it will tell what shows a better way to live, empowered by God's Word instead of a false sense of security. In this episode of Your Hope-Filled Perspective, we’re going to be talking about How to Hear from God and Find Peace Without Knowing What’s Next. Quotables from the episode: Jesus never promised to give us a guarantee about what's going to happen now his presence with us is a guarantee absolutely but he doesn't promise to show us what's going to happen. We can trade that yoke, that need for certainty for Jesus' yoke. And he tells us his yoke is easy and his burden is light. And that doesn't promise that our lives are going to be easy and light. He doesn't promise us that, but he does promise to give us what we need for today. And there's so much more peace living in today. Until we surrender those questions that, like you said, we're just going to live in that state of anxiety, and we're going to be worrying and trying to control what is not in our ability to control. If we focus on what God has given us, the truth that He has given us, then we can live in His peace and we can have joy and abundant life. Let your fear propel you toward Jesus. Most of the time in my experience, hearing from God is more like a gentle nudge. It's more like a prompt or just this burning that I fill in my heart and I just know that I have to do something. We don't learn to recognize those nudges until we act on them. What can look like a closed door may actually just be a detour in the path that he has to get us where he wants us ultimately to go. We cannot know the voice of God if we do not know what his word says. Scripture References: John 10:27 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, they will follow me.” John 10:9 “They will come in and go out, and find pasture.” John 10:28 “No one will snatch them out of my hand.” Recommended Resources: Surrendering Certainty: Hearing God Today by Letting Go of Tomorrow by Abby McDonald Shift: Changing Our Focus to See the Presence of God by Abby McDonald Free Stress-Response Personality Assessment Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner AWSA 2024 Golden Scroll Christian Living Book of the Year and the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Christian Living and Non-Fiction categories YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, AWSA Member of the Year, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Devotional category, the 2023 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 1 YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 2 Revive & Thrive Women’s Online Conference Revive & Thrive Summit 2 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 1 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 2 Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2020 Best Christian Living Book First Place, the first place winner for the Best Christian Living Book, the 2020 Carolina Christian Writer’s Conference Contest winner for nonfiction, and winner of the 2021 Christian Literary Award’s Reader’s Choice Award in all four categories for which it was nominated (Non-Fiction Victorious Living, Christian Living Day By Day, Inspirational Breaking Free and Testimonial Justified by Grace categories.) YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free PDF Resource: How to Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Henri and Reader’s Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Free Webinar: Help for When You’re Feeling Blue Social Media Links for Guest and Host: Connect with Abby McDonald: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / LinkedIn For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Sacred Scars / Order Book The Hem of His Garment / Order Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails / Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson) / LinkedIn / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Podcast on Apple About Abby McDonald: Abby McDonald is the author of Shift and Surrendering Certainty. She is also a writer, speaker, wife and mom whose work has been featured on (in)Courage, For Every Mom, Crosswalk, and more. She writes for Proverbs 31 Ministries' daily devotional, Encouragement for Today, and her passion is to empower women to grow in faith and hope, even when life is messy. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English from the University of South Carolina, and loves to teach at writing conferences each year. When she's not reading or writing, you can find her wrangling her three kids and black lab while drinking copious amounts of coffee. Abby lives with her husband and three children in western Maryland. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Ashton Bengtson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Awakening Intuition and Manifesting from the Heart with Julie Reisler Kara Goodwin welcomes Julie Reisler, who is an intuitive coach, spiritual teacher, TEDx speaker, and host of the Youest You podcast. Julie gives an enlivening discussion on how a breakdown with addiction and later a 3:33 a.m. panic-attack awakening led her to trust intuition, end her marriage, leave corporate work, and build a new path.  Julie gives powerful advice about a vital key to manifestation that is often completely missed. She describes her clairvoyant, clairsentient, claircognizant, and especially clairaudient gifts increasing in volume, how she uses them with clients, and encourages everyday intuitive practice to overcome overthinking, self-doubt, people-pleasing, and safety fears.  Explore Julie's practical spiritual advice to support your spiritual ascension. And be ready to be wow'ed as she delivers spot on intuitive insights in real time. This episode focuses on actionable guidance for anyone seeking soul elevation in their daily life. Julie shares specific methods to integrate higher consciousness into your routine, providing clarity on how to navigate personal development with grounding techniques. By focusing on these core principles, you gain tools to handle complex energetic shifts without feeling overwhelmed. We break down how to apply these concepts to your own journey, ensuring that spiritual growth feels manageable rather than abstract. You will walk away with a fresh perspective on how to process incoming insights and maintain balance as you move through your own path of consciousness expansion. Subscribe for weekly spiritual ascension guidance and comment below on which topics you want us to cover next. https://www.youtube.com/@soulelevationpodcast?sub_confirmation=1  Connect with Julie: https://juliereisler.com  

In this episode, I'm joined by attachment coaches Marta and Duncan for an open conversation about breakups, attachment, and why knowing you should move on doesn't necessarily make it easier to do.We talk about what keeps us emotionally attached, why some breakups are harder to recover from than others, and what may actually be happening underneath the urge to hold on, reach out, or hope they'll come back.This isn't an interview. It's three attachment coaches having an honest conversation about the psychology of letting go and what it takes to finally begin moving forward.I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Support the show

Episode Highlights With KatieWhy healing often requires unlearning more than learningThe invisible beliefs, identities, and patterns that kept me stuck … even when I was doing “all the right things”How clinging to control, perfection, and certainty created more stress than peaceThe surprising nervous-system science behind letting go (and why your biology resists it)How my identity as a “fixer,” “caretaker,” and “high achiever” held me back from true healingHow rewriting internal stories (“I am responsible for everything” ? “I am allowed to live with ease”) transformed my health, business, parenting, and relationshipsHow grief, loss, and major life transitions became openings rather than endingsWhy releasing old stories frees up enormous energy, creativity, and resiliencePractical ways to start letting go in your own life … without fear, force, or overwhelmThe difference between surrender and giving up, and how to tell which one you're doingHow to trust yourself, your body, and your path even when it doesn't fit the old rulesResources MentionedLetting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David R Hawkins, MDAwareness: Conversations with the Masters by Anthony De MelloJust Thrive:Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order. HiyaHiya created a super powered chewable vitamin for kids that packs twelve organic fruits and vegetables plus fifteen essential vitamins and minerals into every dose. Try it at hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama.

Drawing on Rebbe Nachman, the Baal Shem Tov, and the Rebbe Rashab, Reb Joey explores joy not simply as an emotion, but as a deep awareness of Hashem's ever-present goodness—a freedom that comes through letting go of self, relinquishing the need to control, and learning to receive life as a gift.Support Reb Joey's Torah: ⁠⁠⁠https://inwardtorah.org/support⁠⁠

Trying to conceive can affect so much more than your fertility. It can change your sex life, create resentment, bring old trauma and insecurities to the surface, and leave couples feeling more like roommates than partners. In this episode, Dr. Leah breaks down some of the most common relationship dynamics she sees during a difficult TTC or infertility journey, including the project manager and avoider, silent grievers, sex on schedule, and the unequal burden dynamic. She also shares practical ways to communicate your needs, involve your partner, protect intimacy, shift unhealthy patterns, and create a stronger foundation for the parenthood you're working toward. Most importantly, if trying to conceive has changed your relationship, you're not alone, and it doesn't mean your relationship is doomed.00:00 Trailer + Intro01:43 How Trying to Conceive Can Affect Your Relationship02:47 When TTC Starts Changing Your Relationship05:07 When Sex Becomes a Chore06:43 The Vicious Cycle of Libido and Disconnection10:06 How Hard Times Bring Old Wounds to the Surface11:43 When Fertility Changes the Relationship Dynamic16:04 The Project Manager and the Avoider18:39 Give Your Partner the Map20:06 The Silent Grievers21:13 Sex on Schedule and Unequal Burden25:35 The Hidden Grief of Trying to Conceive27:30 The Micro-Griefs Women Carry30:32 When Your Partner Doesn't Know How to Show Up33:05 Creating the Support You Actually Need35:30 Reconnecting With Joy and Your Identity37:46 Giving Your Partner a Clear Role41:37 Letting Go of Control43:48 Protecting Polarity and Connection49:28 What Your Partner Can Actually Do51:50 Protecting Your Relationship During TTC55:07 Breaking the Resentment and Disconnection Cycle57:27 Getting Support and Processing the Hard Stuff60:44 Building a Stronger Foundation for Parenthood63:03 You Are Not AloneResources From This Chapter: The Queen's Code book by Alison Armstrong - https://www.amazon.com/Queens-Code-Alison-Armstrong/dp/B01DAYC348/The Queen's Code Podcast Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Kx1WKOBj6ByS9BWrMm3fH?si=afc6a448f29a40a1 Healthy As A Mother Podcast | YouTubeHealthy As A Mother Podcast | InstagramHealthy As A Mother Podcast | TikTokHealthy As A Mother Podcast | Merch StoreFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 10% at EarthleyUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHERUse code HAAM and save 10% at Fond

Tonight, Phoebe is sleeping in her childhood bedroom for the last time. Tomorrow she boards a flight to Paris, where she's starting college six thousand miles from the house she grew up in. In this episode, Jeff walks through Phoebe's final night at home: cooking dinner together one more time, scrawling Buddhist maxims onto sticky notes for her nightstand, and quoting T.S. Eliot on beginnings and endings while she packs in the next room. He traces what it actually feels like to practice non-attachment when it stops being a concept from a book and starts being your own daughter leaving for good — and why the same lesson about breath and letting go that he learned the night she was born, eighteen years ago, turns out to be the hardest one to relearn now. This is the tenth episode of Diaries of a Dance Dad, an audio memoir series in Jeff's own words. It spans the full arc of parenthood: the inhale of birth and early chaos, the grind of no sleep and travel with kids, the gut-punches of failure, and the slow exhale of letting go. Order Diaries of a Dance Dad audiobook & hear the tales that bookend my paternal journey from cradle to empty nestdom at onecommune.com/dancedad. This episode was made possible by: CocoaVia: Use code COMMUNE2026 for 25% off at CocoaVia.com LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at ⁠drinklmnt.com/commune⁠. Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 25% off your order at ⁠vivobarefoot.com/commune⁠. Stripes: Visit ⁠stripesbeauty.com⁠ and use the code COMMUNE20 for 20% off our entire product line.

What If Everything Goes Wrong? — Stop Catastrophic Thinking and the 2am What Ifs | Physiological Sigh Meditation It isn't happening. Not yet, not today, perhaps not ever. And still you can see it in detail and in colour — the phone call, the conversation, the moment it all comes apart. Your mind has built the whole thing brick by brick, then walked you through it slowly so you don't miss anything. What if everything goes wrong? That's the thought, isn't it. And it isn't a small one. It arrives with a heartbeat attached. Today we sit with that question and take its power away, gently, without arguing with it. This is a session about overthinking, catastrophic thinking, worst case scenario thinking, and the what ifs that run all night. If the what ifs tend to find you at two in the morning, Anchored was built for exactly that — over 3,000 sessions you can actually search, so when one particular worry has hold of you, you can find the session for it and press play in the dark. It works offline, and Instant Calm is always there: no subscription, no waiting, no hunting.

What do we do when it's time to let go of what was?In today's episode, Lauren Burgos guides us through the process of releasing the past and embracing the new things God is doing in our lives, drawing insight from Isaiah 43:18-19. We'll reflect together on what it means to notice God's work in small moments, find courage to release familiar routines, and welcome change as growth rather than loss.Join our community in prayer and devotion as we seek strength to trust God with every season, learning to let go and move forward together.Tap HERE to send us a text! Our podcast family is growing - introducing Men's Morning Devotional! Our dad, Steve Alessi, and all of our husbands are now hosting their own 5 minute devotionals every weekday - for men who want to become better husbands, fathers, and leaders! Listen, follow and subscribe here - MensMorningDevotional.comSupport the showNEW VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch our new video episodes on YouTube! Watch Our Video DevotionalsNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.We pray our personal reflections and devotions will empower you to grow your faith in God, and that you'll join us every morning in prayer! JOIN THE MMD COMMUNITYSubscribe to the show on this appShare with a friendJoin our newsletter Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Leave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYEnjoy more podcasts from Metro Life Studios, including:The Family Business with The AlessisMen's Morning DevotionalThe Mary and Martha Show Available on our Metro Life Studios app!Get The Metro Life Studios app 

Send us Fan MailThis is my 365th episode! That means you could literally listen to one episode per day for an entire year!In this week's episode 365 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I'm joined by Shaun Enright, who shares his experience, strength, and hope of recovery and how learning to let go changed both his life and his business.Shaun shares how he went from running a successful seven-figure business while struggling behind the scenes, to recognizing that alcohol was a problem, entering 12-step recovery, and learning to surrender control. He also explains how those lessons eventually became the foundation for the work he now does helping entrepreneurs and professionals let go of stress, fear, and the need to control everything.Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Shaun's journey from outward success and inner struggle into 12-step recoveryWhy letting go of control and surrender became such an important part of his healingHow his relationship with a higher power changed his understanding of responsibility and controlHow recovery helped him rebuild his business and create a new life centered around helping othersThe “FLOW” framework he developed to help people feel, acknowledge, choose, and let go in moments of stressShaun also shares how he went from being deeply in debt and trying to carry everything himself to rebuilding his finances, creating a new business, and building a family life he describes as wonderful.This episode is ultimately about hope. Shaun has lived through the difficult parts he talks about, and his story is a reminder that even when you can't see a way forward, change is possible.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at Fragmented to Whole PodcastNew to my work: START HEREShaun Enright, Coach and Podcaster, Founder and CEO of Zenright Life. Shaun helps founder-led service businesses turn selling into a calm, consistent growth system—so revenue becomes predictable without pressure, gimmicks, or chasing.Listen to Shaun's podcast “Drop the Stress, Not the Ball”Follow Shaun on LinkedInOn InstagramOn Facebook on his Zenright Living pageOther links we discussed:NLP - Neuro-linguistic Programming infoDavid R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D. is the person who created the Levels of Vibration by Type of Emotion graphic Shaun and I discussed.CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE:Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletterLinkedinWork with Barb! Book a “Say No Without Guilt” SessionMost women  know where they need a boundary. The hard part is holding onto what they know when guilt, fear, or disappointment shows up.On 9/12 I'm leading a live  Bootcamp,  you'll learn to hear yourself clearly, understand why boundaries collapse under pressure, practice boundary language you can use even when guilt is present, and create a Personal Boundary Blueprint for one real situation in your life.Register at HigherPowerCC.com/bootcamp.

In this episode of the Sacred Purpose Podcast, Lisa Malia and Beth Clayton explore themes of vulnerability, grief, and the journey of self-discovery. They discuss the impact of the 'good girl' archetype on personal growth and leadership, emphasizing the importance of embracing both light and shadow in our lives. The conversation delves into the transformative experiences that arise from navigating grief and the role of community in healing. Beth shares her insights on intimacy and relationships, highlighting the significance of being authentic and transparent in our connections with others. In this conversation, Beth Clayton and Lisa Malia explore the profound journey of self-discovery, healing, and the transformation of inner demons into guardians. They discuss the importance of facing our fears, the emotional depth of personal growth, and the complexities of navigating relationships as we evolve. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of understanding our own patterns and the role of the 'wild daughter' archetype in embracing our authentic selves.   Takeaways: Grief can be a profound teacher and companion. The 'good girl' archetype often protects us from facing grief. Leadership involves showing vulnerability and humility. Self-discovery is a continuous journey, often through dark times. Embracing both our light and shadow leads to wholeness. Community plays a crucial role in healing and transformation. Intimacy requires authenticity and transparency. We all have parts of ourselves that need to be acknowledged and integrated. The journey of healing can reveal unexpected allies and lessons. Transformation often comes from surrendering to the process. Empathy arises from personal experience and humility. Facing our demons can lead to profound self-discovery. Demons can transform into guardians when we embrace them. The journey of healing is not just about lessons but about experiencing aliveness. Navigating relationships requires understanding our own changes. We put down patterns, not people, in our growth journey. Sovereignty is about becoming the one we were looking for. Intimacy requires discernment and understanding of our own needs. Grief is a necessary part of the healing process. The wild daughter archetype represents our authentic self in the journey.   Beth Clayton is the founder of Born Wild™, an initiatory journey guiding highly sensitive, visionary women from unmasking their Good Girl conditioning into embodied Untamed sovereignty — so they can build a life and legacy that finally reflect the truth of who they are and the depth of their hunger. A TEDx Broadway speaker, somatic mentor, and ceremonialist with over 15 years of experience — and an MFA in Acting from one of the nation's top conservatories — Beth blends nervous system work, mythic storytelling, archetypal embodiment, and ritual to create immersive transformational thresholds rather than traditional coaching programs. Her work calls women back to the wisdom of their bodies, the medicine of their lived experience, and the leadership that emerges when they root into who they have always been — before the masks. Follow Beth: On Instagram Take The Good Girl Quiz   Follow Lisa: Join The Feminine Leadership Loung Community and access breathwork portal: Join for free here  On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamalia.evoke/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamalianorman/   Sound Bites: 00:00 "I feel very porous and softened right now." 09:28 "I was scared and not completely embodied." 09:52 "My job is to do my work." 21:22 "I can lead anyway." 29:24 "I had done enough work at that point." 30:01 "The light is found in the dark." 33:12 "I was waiting to be chosen." 35:26 "We all have a room in us." 36:28 "Facing our demons is brutal and beautiful." 37:16 "I love my demons so much." 40:00 "We learn how to stay with ourselves." 56:33 "We put down patterns, not people." 67:17 "The wild daughter is our authentic self."   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Divine Timing 02:58 Navigating Grief and Vulnerability 06:00 The Good Girl Archetype and Its Impact 09:00 Leadership Through Humility 11:44 The Journey of Self-Discovery 15:00 The Dark Woods of Transformation 18:04 Embracing Both Light and Shadow 21:01 The Missing Piece of Self 24:10 Intimacy and Relationships 27:00 The Role of Community in Healing 35:47 Embracing Our Demons 40:00 The Journey of Aliveness 45:12 Navigating Relationships and Sovereignty 55:12 Patterns vs. People: A Shift in Perspective 65:02 The Wild Daughter and Good Girl Archetypes

Send us Fan Mail Not everything has to work out perfectly to still count. In this episode, I'm exploring what happens when we stop grading every experience by the outcome and start allowing life to teach us through the process instead.From motherhood and running to creativity, regret, and everyday decisions, this is a conversation about loosening our grip on results. If you've ever labeled something a failure, a waste of time, or not worth it simply because it didn't end the way you hoped, this episode will help you see those experiences differently.What You'll Learn:Why outcomes don't determine whether an experience matteredHow hindsight can distort the way we judge past decisionsWhy presence grows when we stop constantly evaluating ourselvesKey Takeaways:Not every experience needs immediate meaningWhat feels wasted may still be shaping youLess judgment creates more room to actually liveCall to Action:Choose one experience you've been labeling as a failure, waste of time, or wrong turn. Instead of judging the outcome, ask yourself what you experienced, learned, or discovered along the way. You don't have to force a lesson or make it mean something yet. Let the experience simply count.Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.______________________________You can find me here:Instagram: @gingerbizWebsite: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusinessX: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKMLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/ 

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 4123: Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus explain why the things we enjoy stop adding value over time, and why chasing the next shiny purchase only tightens the cycle of consumption. They then turn to the things we cannot govern at all, making the case that panic is just a strange way to pretend we are in charge. Together the two pieces are a study in acceptance as the quiet engine of minimalism and personal development. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.theminimalists.com/letgo/ AND https://www.theminimalists.com/control/ Quotes to ponder: "Not everything that adds value today will add value tomorrow." "Ultimately, we must learn to let go. To do so, acceptance is the key." "Perhaps letting go of control is the best way to regain total control." Optimal Living Daily is a daily personal development and self-improvement podcast where we narrate the best self-help articles on minimalism, productivity, and intentional living, read to you by a professional narrator so you can live your best life a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Can't I Stop Anxious Thoughts? — Take Back Control of Overthinking | 10 Minute Guided Meditation Why can't I stop anxious thoughts? It is one of the most exhausting questions there is — the loop that starts on its own, runs all day, and picks up again the moment the room goes quiet. This is Calming Anxiety: ten minutes of daily guided meditation to help you take back control over panic and anxiety. Today is about learning that the thoughts are not you. We settle into the almost hypnotic rhythm of your own breathing — the rise and fall, the small pause between the in breath and the out — and then, on every exhale, a spreading aura of light moving out from the chest through every fibre of your being, through every thought and every memory. From there, a set of affirmations built around one truth: your anxious thoughts do not define you. If you would like this and more always with you, in your pocket for when those moments hit hardest, Anchored has everything from over 2,500 shows — searchable, downloadable, with Instant Calm always on and baked into the code, to use as often as you need.

We all carry things we were never meant to hold forever.Stress. Grief. Expectations. Worry. Regret.In this guided meditation led by Mia, you'll imagine carrying a heavy sandbag filled with everything that's weighing you down. But as the practice unfolds, something begins to change.A small hole appears.Then, grain by grain, the sand begins to fall away.With each breath, the burden becomes a little lighter. The weight shifts. Your shoulders soften. The things you've been holding so tightly begin to loosen their grip.You don't have to drop everything all at once.Send us Fan MailHow Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comFor those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...

What if the most aligned thing you could do this week… was nothing?In this week's Weekly Invitation, Jessica Meils explores the wisdom of slowing down, releasing control, and trusting what you've already set into motion. Inspired by the Scorpio Moon, Sagittarius Moon, the integration of the recent Leo eclipse, and the message of The Arrow from the Mystical Shaman Oracle, this episode is an invitation to notice your inner dialogue, release what no longer aligns, and reconnect with your own inner wisdom.Sometimes the bravest thing we can do isn't push harder.It's trust.⸻This Week's Invitation* Notice the stories your inner dialogue is repeating.* Observe where you're gripping too tightly or trying to control the outcome.* Release what no longer aligns with the person you're becoming.* Trust that what you've already set into motion will unfold in its own timing.* Remember: sometimes doing nothing is actually choosing not to interfere.⸻ReflectionAsk yourself:* What story has been quietly directing my decisions?* Where am I trying to force an outcome instead of trusting the process?* What am I being invited to release so I can continue moving toward my own North Star?Ways to Work With Jessica1:1 Intuitive SessionsIf you're navigating a season of change, seeking clarity, or feeling called to reconnect with yourself on a deeper level, I currently have a handful of one-on-one session openings available.Each session is intuitively guided and uniquely tailored to you, blending mediumship, intuitive guidance, energy healing, and practical support to help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust.✨ Book a 1:1 Session:https://www.jessicameils.com/book⸻The Rooted & Rising Living Library (Coming Soon)The Rooted & Rising Living Library is a growing collection of audio teachings, guided practices, meditations, and reflections designed to help you build self-trust, reconnect with your intuition, and turn inspiration into a lived practice.Join the waitlist to be the first to know when the library opens.✨ Join the Living Library Waitlist:https://jessicameils.myflodesk.com/immersive⸻Rooted & Rising: The Gathering PlaceIf you're looking for ongoing support and community, The Gathering Place is my upcoming membership where we'll explore intuitive living together through monthly teachings, live gatherings, guided practices, and meaningful conversation.Join the waitlist to receive early access and Founding Member pricing when doors open.

A guided sleep meditation for deep rest, spoken as the morning settles in, when the week is still finding its shape. Session 075 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 meditationDISCLAIMER

Sometimes the most powerful answer to prayer is not instant change, but a reminder to stop forcing the timeline and trust God to do what only God can do. This episode brings that truth to life through a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation that moves from pain and disappointment to reconciliation, wisdom, and hope.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we're basically our own therapists. We're talking about that weird stage of motherhood where your kids are growing up and the life you pictured doesn't quite exist anymore. One of us is feeling completely under stimulated, bored, and desperate to GET OUT OF THE HOUSE, while the other is trying to figure out if the answer is more plans, more travel, or simply accepting that the old summer dream isn't happening. We get into the grief that comes with realizing a version of your future you've imagined for 20+ years might not actually happen, what it feels like to have a daughter heading off to university, and why sometimes we're more emotional about what a milestone means for US than for our kids. Plus, we debate whether it's okay to keep picking up your almost-too-old-for-this kid, summer jobs for university students, and the very different energy that comes with raising boys who are suddenly VERY into being boys.Keywordsparenting, summer, personal growth, routines, change, family life, mental health, parenting challengesKey topicsManaging summer expectations and realitiesParenting challenges and personal growthEmbracing change and new routinesThe impact of seasons on mental healthBalancing family needs with personal desires Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.