Podcasts about Letting Go

You had a plan. Maybe it was for the summer, maybe it was for your whole life -- and then reality showed up and none of it looked the way you thought. In this episode, Dot and Cara have an honest, tender conversation about what it means to surrender your expectations to a God who actually knows what He's doing. Cara shares from a raw and hard season she's walking through right now, and Dot reminds us that the same God who led you there will lead you through. Pull up a chair, grab your Bible, and lean in with us.Got a question about today's episode or something else you'd like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Episode RecapIntro (00:00)Write this down: Proverbs 19:21, "Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand." (00:07)Cara shares that her whole world got turned upside down two days before recording, this episode is the verse she's living right now (04:57)The idea of detaching from outcomes, what it really means to surrender your plans without letting your mind race to the what-if (05:36)Dot walks through Palm Sunday and Good Friday: the crowd went from "Hosanna" to "Crucify him," but Jesus was still King either way (11:17)When you're following God and everything still falls apart, Cara gets honest about how painful it is to do everything right and still end up in the deepest hurt of your life (16:03)Dot: "The only person God ever forsook was Jesus, so that we never would be," a word for anyone who feels like they're on the cross right now (15:21)The same God who led you there will lead you through, just like He led the Israelites out of Egypt (19:25)Living with "what is" instead of "what if," why the what-if always comes packaged with anxiety, and how staying in today is the way through (22:00)Dot closes with a challenge: go before God, give Him your tears and your expectations, and let God be God (35:08)Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at hello@dotbowen.com.Watch Write this Down! on YouTubeFind Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook This Episode's Scripture VerseProverbs 19:21 (ESV) – "Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand."

Letting Go of Baggage & Setting Aligned Goals: Assia Ebrahim – Resilience Coach by Radio Islam

Once, when Ajahn Brahm was a young monk, his teacher Ajahn Chah asked him to give a Dhamma talk before thousands of people in Thailand. For most people, that would be terrifying. But Ajahn Brahm remembered the lesson he had been trained to practise: letting go. In this talk, Ajahn Brahm explains why we should release our regrets about the past and our anxieties about the future, and learn to live with greater peace in the present moment. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube  

Parenting part 4 explores the challenges and transitions of parenting late teenagers into adulthood, covering identity formation, responsibility, faith development, and practical boundaries around dating, work, and finances. Rebecca Maxwell and Jonathan Vinke share real-life examples, explore mental health signs to watch for, and suggest strategies for mentoring rather than controlling. You'll be encouraged to remember the importance of community, prayer, and maintaining your own identity beyond parenting. For more information on Rebecca Maxwell and her practice, please visit jesusandyourmentalhealth.com

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 3562: Dr. Jack Stoltzfus explores the difficult balance between supporting young adults financially and encouraging long-term independence. He offers practical guidance on when financial help can strengthen self-sufficiency, when it can create dependency, and how parents can provide support without undermining responsibility or healthy boundaries. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentslettinggo.com/to-fund-or-not-to-fund-your-young-adult/ Quotes to ponder: "It's okay to say “no.”" "Just because you can fund doesn't mean you should." "Most parents have had to struggle at times to make ends meet, and as a result, they are stronger and more confident about their ability to face financial crises." Episode references: Pew Research Center: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2020/09/04/a-majority-of-young-adults-in-the-u-s-live-with-their-parents-for-the-first-time-since-the-great-depression/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this windy Pentecost episode of Holy Shenanigans, Tara Lamont Eastman reflects on the simple childhood joy of flying a kite and how it connects to spiritual renewal, communion, and the movement of the Holy Spirit.Through stories, scripture from Acts 2, prayer, and poetry, Tara explores what it means to lift up our hearts, release burdens that weigh us down, and open ourselves to bold new directions inspired by God's Spirit. Like a kite carried by the wind, Pentecost invites us to trust, let go, and move forward in love.This episode offers: A reflection on Pentecost and the Holy Spirit as wind  A kite-inspired spiritual practice and prayer  Connections between playfulness, faith, and renewal  Encouragement to embrace new beginnings with courage and joy  An original Pentecost poem celebrating freedom, wonder, and grace So grab your metaphorical kite string, step into the wind, and discover how the Spirit may be calling you toward something new.Send Tara a Text MessageSupport the showRev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Holy Shenanigans since September of 2020.  Eastman combines her love of ministry with her love of writing, music and visual arts. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary's Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Seminary. She has served in various ministry and pastoral roles over the last thirty years in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of America).  She is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Warren Pennsylvania. She has presented workshops on the topics of faith and creativity at the Wild Goose Festival. She is a trainer for Soul Shop Suicide Prevention for Church Communities.

There was a point where doing more just stopped working. Not in a dramatic way. Not in a breakdown or a big realization. Just a quiet noticing that all the effort, all the tracking, all the trying… wasn't creating what it was supposed to. And underneath that, something softer started to come through. Not louder. Not clearer. Just… different. This episode sits in that space. Not where something new is introduced. But where you start to see what has already shifted. Where control doesn't grip the same way. Where urgency doesn't run the show. Where you don't need to force yourself back into alignment… because you can feel when you've left it. It's not perfect. But it's enough to notice. And that changes things. This conversation moves through: • The subtle shift from doing the work to living it • How control softens without effort when awareness stabilizes • The difference between discipline & embodiment • What it actually feels like to trust yourself again • Why there is no finish line, only a rhythm you return to • Letting go of the idea that something external will fix this There's a different kind of honesty here. The kind that doesn't ask you to try harder. The kind that doesn't add more to your list. Just a quiet return to what's already there. And maybe noticing… how much less effort it takes now to stay with yourself. Timestamps 00:57 Nothing new to add, only noticing what has changed 01:27 Control softening & awareness becoming steady 01:56 Coherence, surrender & embodied alignment 02:26 Moving differently without forcing it 02:54 There is no finish line, only a way of living 03:21 Consistency over the idea of a “magic fix” 03:51 Following intuition & releasing overdoing 04:21 Slipping back & finding your way again 04:49 Making this a daily way of being 05:18 Shifting from “have to” into “get to” 05:46 Supporting your body without pressure 06:13 Returning to who you are & trusting that 06:43 Closing reflection & integration Full Transcript Over on the Blog: https://www.findingfertility.co/blog/Why%20Letting%20Go%20of%20Control%20Feels%20So%20Uncomfortable%20but%20Necessary%20During%20Infertility%20&%20IVF Let's Do This Together

In this final session with Peggy and Steve, things feel different.  The wall Peggy used to feel during intimacy—the fear, tension, and resistance that would suddenly shut everything down—is starting to soften. And for the first time in a long time, both of them are beginning to relax. In this episode, you'll hear Peggy and Steve reflect on the progress they've made over the last few months, what still feels difficult, and what they're continuing to work through together. You'll also hear conversations about: learning to let go a little more why sex can start to feel overly serious the role playfulness has in intimacy stress, emotional overload, and connection and what it means to feel truly free with your spouse This episode is a hopeful ending to a deeply honest coaching journey—and a reminder that growth usually happens gradually, one small shift at a time. If you'd like some guidance to shift your marriage, check out our coaching options at getyourmarriageon.com/program or getyourmarriageon.com/work-with-me/

Let me know what you loved about the episode!Life feels uncertain for so many of us right now.Whether it's worrying about money, relationships, health, your career, your family,  or simply feeling unsettled by what's happening in the world, uncertainty has a way of pulling us into overthinking, fear, and worst-case scenarios.In this week's episode of Loving Life – A Guide to a Positive Mindset, Lisa shares how to stay positive during uncertain times without falling into toxic positivity or pretending everything is fine.Inside this episode, you'll learn:Why uncertainty can trigger anxiety, overthinking, and emotional exhaustionHow your nervous system responds when life feels unpredictableSimple ways to stay present instead of spiralling into “what if” thinkingPractical mindset shifts to help you feel calmer, safer, and more in controlWhy creating inner safety matters when life feels outside of your controlLisa also gently touches on the idea of safety and security, something listeners may recognise from the recent chakra mini-series, helping you understand why uncertainty can feel so unsettling on both a mental and emotional level.If life feels a little wobbly right now, this episode is your reminder that positivity isn't about ignoring reality, it's about learning how to support yourself through it. Support the showI'm opening up a free live experience called The Sunday Reset. It's basically a chance to step inside what it feels like inside the Inner Circle. It's being held on Sunday 24th May at 7pm UK time. Think coaching, reflection, energy work... an hour that's completely for you.To register you place, please click here Links + Resources:Gratitude Journal:Hardback @£14.99 includes free 2nd class shippingPaperback @£11.11 includes free 2nd class shippingAmazon for those not in the UK--------------------------------Find the links to all free resources (including free subliminals and affirmations) hereMeditation for Letting Go on YouTube here Want to go deeper with this work? Find out more here Be sure to join my email list to hear more (but not too much!) from me hereIf this episode resonated, I'd love to hear from youFollow me on Instagram ...

Holding On When You Feel Like LettingScripture: Galatians 6:9 — “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”You've been believing. You've been praying. And you've been trying to stay consistent. But nothing seems to be changing. And now you're tired. Tired of waiting. Tired of hoping. And tired of holding on. And in that moment, the thought comes: “Maybe I should just let this go.”Accept Jesus today. https://youtube.com/shorts/bIwAUlz7Kg4?si=BNOhv44iLWIR4eVJIf you would like to accept Jesus into your heart today, pray this simple prayer:****God, I have sinned against You. I believe that Jesus is Your Son, who died and rose for my sake. I ask you to forgive me for my sin. I place my trust in You for salvation. I receive you as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name, I am forgiven! Amen!****Congratulations! You are now a child of the Most High. John 1:12 says, "But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God."****If you just prayed this prayer to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior, I welcome you to the family of God. Subscribe to my channel and type in the comments right now, “I just prayed that prayer.”****Click here for FREE eBook download: https://tinyurl.com/ISAIDTHEPRAYERShow your love and support the channel:*PayPal: PayPal.me/malachimitchellministry*Cash App: https://cash.app/$MalachiMitchNote Journals and Puzzles:https://tinyurl.com/WalkinFaithPublishingAuthored Books: https://tinyurl.com/PastorMalachiBooksHNO Crypto Coin Investing Opportunity: https://tinyurl.com/HNOCoin-ReferralFREE Ways to Support Me:

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Most founders fail not because of their idea.They fail because of who they are.Lew Frankfort built Coach from $6M to $5B over 35 years and now invests in early-stage founders. In this episode of Common Denominator, he breaks down the founder mindset, the leadership frameworks, and the hard lessons behind scaling a business from the ground up including why ego kills more companies than bad ideas, how to find investable ounders, and what it really takes to build an enduring brand.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction & Background03:15 – What Makes a Founder Actually Scalable?05:20 – Why Most Ideas Never Become Businesses06:30 – The Rare Founder: Creativity + Business Acumen08:50 – Ego vs. Coachability10:50 – Building the Right Team (and Letting Go)14:15 – From NYC Government to Coach18:15 – Fear, Imposter Syndrome, and Leadership Pressure21:30 – How to Hire for Emotional Intelligence24:00 – The Problem with Modern Business Models26:30 – Losing and Regaining Momentum (“Mojo”)29:00 – Mental Health, Purpose, and Longevity30:30 – Building a Collaborative Culture32:30 – What Lew Is Most Proud Of32:50 – The Early Insight That Changed Everything34:13 – Final Thoughts: Purpose & Giving Back 

i got married at the end of april in maui, hawaii -- and somehow, i was the calmest i have ever been leading up to the biggest day of my life. for a virgo, perfectionist, chronic overthinker, that was... suspicious. in this episode i'm sharing the full mental and emotional experience of planning and living my wedding -- the intentional decisions that kept me grounded, the external chaos i couldn't control (historic maui rainstorms two weeks out, anyone?), the guest list boundaries that required real courage, a painful personal situation i'm only briefly touching on today, and the one thing we did for our guests that made multiple people cry. this isn't a wedding recap. it's an episode about learning to trust your own peace -- and what happens when a high-achieving, type-a woman finally stops white-knuckling an important moment and just lets it be good. Sponsored By: → TIMELINE | Timeline's clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/HEALINGTHESOURCE  → PUORI | Go to https://puori.com/HEALINGTHESOURCE and use the code HEALINGTHESOURCE at checkout to get 32% off your first Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein subscription order and get a free shaker worth $25. Resources: Follow the host, Claudia, on Instagram, check out Elham's Liquid Gold 100% Organic Castor Oil, and enjoy her deep-dives on Substack

Prayer for Letting Go Illusions for her Daily Spiritual Espresso published on May 14, 2026 which you can access here: https://powerofloveministry.net/the-fog-has-no-power/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Letting go opens the door to peace, because God carries what you were never meant to control. When you release your worries into His hands, His steady love fills the space where fear once lived.

What if nothing is going wrong… but everything is changing? In this deeply honest and unfiltered conversation, Lisa sits down with Angela Burk—author, marketing strategist, and self-proclaimed midlife hell-raiser—to talk about what it actually feels like to move through midlife. From confronting the mirror to redefining relationships, navigating shifting identities, and parenting adult children, this episode names the things so many women feel—but struggle to articulate. This is a conversation about grief, growth, desire, partnership, and the quiet (and not-so-quiet) realization that you are no longer who you used to be. And maybe… that's the point. In this episode, we explore: Why midlife can feel so confronting—and why that matters The identity shift no one prepares you for How relationships evolve (and strain) in this phase What changes in partnership, intimacy, and communication Parenting adult children and the grief no one talks about The power of saying what you need—out loud Why you're not falling apart… you're becoming About Angela Burk: Angela Burk is a writer, marketing strategist, and author of Real Girl's Guide to Midlife. She is a fierce advocate for women reclaiming their stories and building bold, unapologetic lives in midlife. A mom of seven in a beautifully blended family, Angela splits her time between California and Australia. Connect with Angela:

What comes to mind when you think of letting go? Perhaps you are trying to let go of unhelpful thoughts or beliefs or habits. Perhaps the best masterclass on letting go comes from survivors of illnesses that take away what we assume we have for life. On LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE, Michelle takes us through the deeply human story of a Singaporean stroke survivor whose new book is an invitation to rethink letting go and returning home to ourselves. Michelle highlights lessons on coping with loss after major life transitions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Deepika Chopra teaches us the difference between optimism and positivity, shares her own child's medical struggles and how she gets through, discusses pregnancy issues, and helps us find the strength we need. If you've ever asked, “Why is this happening to us,” then listen in. Dr. Chopra's book, The Power of Real Optimism, is incredibly helpful. Journalist Stacey Lindsay tackles what it's like being in our forties (I only have a few months left - gah!) by asking many women, “How are you feeling about this age?” She parses through expectations versus reality, thoughts on aging and beauty, and shares her own feelings about her family and how that shaped her own experience in Being 40: The Decade of Letting Go — and Embracing Who We Are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Margo is joined by illustrator and children's book artist Natalie Lundeen for a candid conversation about creativity, motherhood, burnout, and redefining what it means to be a "successful" artist. Based in Clearwater, Florida, Natalie specializes in children's books, greeting cards, and licensed artwork, with illustrations spanning indie publishing, Etsy products, and now traditional publishing through Flamingo Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Her newest books, Dear Mom and Dear Dad, were released this spring. Natalie shares the winding path that led her from fine art and gallery work into illustration, how becoming a mother completely reshaped her creative process, and the surprising timing of landing a two-book publishing deal just days after deciding to step away from illustration professionally. Margo and Natalie explore the freedom that can come from releasing pressure, the realities of balancing creative work with financial stability, and why having a part-time job outside the art world doesn't make someone any less of an artist. It's an honest and refreshing conversation about building a creative life that actually supports your wellbeing—not just your résumé. Margo and Natalie discuss: Natalie's transition from oil painting and gallery work into children's book illustration How motherhood reshaped both her artistic style and creative priorities Building early illustration opportunities through Etsy, Instagram, and indie authors The realities of self-publishing projects, client boundaries, and revision expectations Landing a traditional publishing deal after deciding to step away from illustration full time Why returning to part-time cleaning work helped her enjoy art again Redefining success outside of the "full-time artist" narrative The importance of flexibility, creative friendships, and sustainable creative cycles How personal projects and experimentation can open unexpected doors Why artists shouldn't feel shame around taking outside work to support their creativity Connect with Natalie: Website: https://natlundeen.myportfolio.com/ Instagram: @natlundeen

Most agency owners think building a successful business means becoming the CEO, but many never escape the operator role. John talks with Jason Swenk about the five stages agency founders go through as they scale from overworked operators to true owners. They discuss founder dependency, leadership identity shifts, hiring the right people, building systems that remove bottlenecks, and why so many agencies struggle to let go of sales and daily operations. If you want to build an agency that can grow without relying on you for everything, this episode breaks down the mindset and structural changes that make it possible. 00:00 Introduction 02:12 The 5 Stages From Operator to Owner 05:26 Reinventing Agency CEOs 10:43 Scaling Beyond the Founder 15:41 Letting Go to Become a True Owner 18:48 The First Step to Escaping Operator Mode Rate, Review, & Follow If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Let us know what you loved most about the episode. Struggling with strategy? Unlock your free AI-powered prompts now and start building a winning strategy today!

How to raise responsible teens, teach life skills, and trust God as your child steps into adulthoodIf you're parenting a teenager, you know the tension: when do you step in… and when do you let go?In this episode of the Barbara Rainey Podcast, Dennis and Barbara Rainey explore one of the most critical moments in parenting—the release. Like an archer releasing an arrow or an eagle pushing its young from the nest, parents are called to prepare their children for independence.But how do you do that without rescuing them too soon—or holding on too long?Drawing from Scripture (Psalm 127) and their experience raising six children, the Raineys share practical, biblical guidance on:Teaching time management and responsibilityLetting teens experience consequences without rescuing themBuilding a strong work ethic and financial awarenessGradually increasing freedom with accountabilityTrusting God with your child's futureYou'll also hear powerful, emotional stories about sending a child off to college—and the faith it takes to release them into God's hands.Whether your child is a toddler or a high school senior, this episode will help you parent with the end in mind.

On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with the Founder of Equipt Women, author, and gender equality advocate Kelly Mooney to discuss career growth, motherhood, self-leadership, and how to let go of the "shoulds" that can shape how women define success. Kelly shares insights from her book, UP! The Playbook for Every Woman on the Rise, and opens up about navigating an ambitious career while raising a family. Tune in to hear a thoughtful conversation about advancing your career, elevating your earnings, making aligned decisions through different seasons of life, and creating success on your own terms. Key Takeaways From This Episode: How to let go of the "shoulds" and define success for yourself Tips to advance your career and elevate your earnings The importance of self-leadership in work and life How Kelly navigated motherhood alongside an ambitious career Why career decisions can evolve through different seasons of life Insights from Kelly's forthcoming book, UP! The Playbook for Every Woman on the Rise ABOUT KELLY MOONEY Kelly Mooney is a three-time author, speaker, board director of a public company, and longtime gender equality advocate. She's also a wife and mother of two who built her career while navigating the realities of modern work and family life. Over a decades-long career, she has experienced the full arc of the workplace—from intern to CEO—ultimately co-owning and leading the nation's largest women-owned digital agency, scaling it 15x, and later exiting the business to IBM, where she served as Chief Experience Officer for North America. Consistently ahead of the curve, Kelly anticipated the power shift from organizations to consumers, authoring The Ten Demandments and The Open Brand—the latter becoming required reading at Stanford and other universities. She also founded the Equipt Women Foundation and created Get Equipt, a widely read weekly career advice newsletter.  In her forthcoming book, UP! The Playbook for Every Woman on the Rise (Amplify; June 2026), Kelly and her sister Katy Mooney stress that the bigger issue isn't whether a woman works or stays home but the cultural habit of turning personal choices into universal mandates. When "success" is constantly redefined for women by trends or backlash to burnout, it distorts how they evaluate risk, ambition, money, and identity. The book offers a unique approach: no "shoulds," no one-size-fits-all formula, but a practical framework for self-leadership, financial awareness, and career wellness so women can design lives that flex with changing seasons. Connect with Kelly Order her book: https://equiptwomen.com/upbook/  Website: https://equiptwomen.com/bios/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pkmooney/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equiptwomen/  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the award-winning author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to "Live Greatly" while promoting leadership development and team building. Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel's work has been featured in Forbes and she has had multiple TV appearances including NBC News Daily, ABC News Live, FOX Weather, ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago and more. Kristel lives in the Chicago, IL area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. 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Hey, it's Katie and I want to welcome you to this special bonus episode. It'll be here for you completely ad-free for the next week so you can get a feel of what it's like to be a PREMIUM member. If you'd like an easy ad-free experience for all of our podcasts - that's over 200 episodes each month, then JOIN PREMIUM today at https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Take a deep breath and let yourself release what's been weighing on you. This calming meditation helps you surrender fear and worry, ease anxiety, and return to a place of trust and inner peace. As you soften your grip, you'll feel a gentle lightness and a growing sense of emotional freedom. Love,

What emotions are clogging your heart? Is it worry? Panic? Regret? Guilt? Anger? Is there deep pain you don't talk about because it's buried under bitterness, worthlessness, or loneliness? Do you long for relief?All of these feelings can keep us “stuck” for far too long. It's time to unburden your heart and clear out the emotional baggage that has been hindering you from fully living free in Christ. My friend, Laurie Davies, knows what it's like to feel trapped by the emotions that can build up in our hearts.Laurie is a writer, speaker, and lay counselor who helps women deal with their “emotional accumulation.” She is the author of the new book, Emotional Hoarding: Letting Go of the Stuff That Keeps You Stuck, in which she offers practical help for decluttering our souls of unprocessed feelings.In this episode, you'll hear:Signs you might be an emotional hoarderPractical steps to address your heartHow to recalibrate our thoughtsAnd more!Addressing our built-up emotions is hard work, but it's so worth it when we're able to heal wounds and experience wholeness.Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes: jillsavage.org/laurie-davies-297Check out our other resources:Mark and Jill's Marriage StoryMarriage CoachingMarriage 2.0 IntensivesSpeaking ScheduleBook Mark and Jill to SpeakOnline CoursesBooks Marriage Resources:Infidelity RecoveryFor Happy MarriagesFor Hurting MarriagesFor Marriages Where You're the Only One Wanting to Get Help Mom Resources:New/Preschool MomsMoms with GradeschoolersMoms with Teens and TweensMoms with Kids Who Are LaunchingEmpty Nest Moms

Most people experience grief as an ending. Annie Lisa walked into hers and found a beginning.After her sister, Dr. Teresa Sievers, was brutally murdered in 2015, Annie left a 20-year career in marketing. She opened her practice, Annie Lisa Life — a space rooted in the science of the subconscious mind. She sits down with Lyndsay to talk about the day the call came, the signs and messages that started arriving from her sister afterward, and PSYCH-K®, the modality she now uses to help clients rewrite the patterns running 95% of their lives.This conversation doesn't stay in the dark. Annie and Lyndsay get into the work of Bruce Lipton and Greg Braden, the question almost no one wants to sit with: who would you actually be without your pain? And why energy medicine isn't woo, it's the physics most of us were never taught. They dig into secondary gain, epigenetics, signs from departed loved ones, and the quiet subconscious loops that keep the same chapter playing on repeat.Who murdered Dr. Teresa Sievers? You will have to buy the book to find out the rest of her story!Episode Highlights:(00:00) Introduction to the Pain Game Podcast(01:43) Personal Loss and Grief(03:55) The Impact of Trauma on Healing(09:52) The Subconscious Mind and Its Influence(17:16) Changing Subconscious Programs for Healing(24:07) Understanding Chronic Pain and Subconscious Influence(28:53) The Fear of Letting Go of Pain(33:54) The Power of the Subconscious Mind(37:07) Energy Medicine: The Science Behind Healing(40:56) Collective Responsibility for Change(44:30) The Journey of Healing and TransformationFind Annie Lisa Online Here:Website: annielisalife.comInstagram: @annielisalifeFacebook: AnnielisalifeLinkedIn: Annie LisaTikTok: AnnieLisaLifeYouTube: Annie LisaBook: What My Sister Told Me After She Was MurderedFind The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:Website: thepaingamepodcast.comInstagram: @thepaingamepodcastFacebook: The Pain Game PodcastLinkedIn: Lyndsay SopranoYouTube: The Pain Game PodcastSubscribe on YouTube | Merch Shop is OPEN!! | COMING SOON: The Pain Hub - A Women's Healing Community. Subscribe Now!Unfiltered convos. Dark humor. Real healing.This is where pain meets purpose — and you're not doing it alone.++Want to be a guest on The Pain Game Podcast with Lyndsay Soprano? Send her a message on PodMatch, here: Be a Guest on The Show

Most entrepreneurs are trapped in the ego-driven cycle of doing everything themselves — but what if letting go could multiply your impact and income? Steven Pemberton, a successful entrepreneur who built two 7-figure e-commerce companies, reveals how shedding your ego and aligning with spiritual purpose can transform your business—and your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I  share my  inspiring journey of discovering ballroom dance during the pandemic and how it transformed my life. Moyra who was not a dancer growing up, found herself intrigued by a friend's Facebook posts about ballroom dancing. Encouraged to try it out, she took her first lesson at a Fred Astaire studio and quickly became hooked. In this episode Moyra discusses how dancing became more than just a hobby; it became a form of life coaching and personal growth. She shared four key lessons she learned through dance: I hope you find it empowering and motivating to say YES to yourself, whatever age you are !!    Find more about the Joyful M Circle here.    More about Moyra and all she offers to you    -------------------------------- 00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:00:14 - Origin of the Story Sharing Idea 00:00:34 - Moyra's Dance Journey Begins 00:01:00 - Discovering Dance During the Pandemic 00:01:31 - Initial Curiosity and First Dance Lesson 00:02:24 - Moyra's Background and Love for Classical Music 00:03:07 - Professional Dance Instructors and Early Lessons 00:03:38 - Realizing the Deeper Impact of Dance 00:04:01 - Four Key Lessons from Dance 00:05:06 - Saying Yes to Yourself 00:07:05 - Following a Lead 00:09:00 - Trust and Letting Go of Control 00:11:05 - Trust and Being Held 00:14:24 - Dance as a Metaphor for Life 00:16:05 - Physical Demands of Dance and Nutrition 00:18:09 - Essential Oils and Stress Relief 00:20:33 - Nutrition and Competitions 00:22:11 - Impact of Dance on Coaching and Supporting Women 00:23:04 - Confidence, Presence, and Joy 00:25:05 - Encouraging Women to Start Something New 00:27:02 - Finding Joy and Healing Through Dance 00:29:54 - Final Message: You Are Worth It 00:32:02 - Choosing to Live for Yourself 00:34:00 - Confidence and Posture 00:35:09 - Vulnerability and Mirror Work 00:37:05 - Asking for Support 00:39:01 - Investing in Yourself 00:41:09 - Living for Today 00:41:52 - Conclusion and Gratitude    

In this solo podcast episode of Focus on WHY, I reflect on the powerful insights shared by five recent guests and explore how intentional reflection can inspire meaningful action. From vulnerability and cultural awareness to justice, sustainable impact, personal growth and visible leadership, each conversation offers practical wisdom for navigating life and work with greater purpose. Drawing on the following episodes with Louise Baxter MBE, Marina Ibrahim, Dr Nancy R. Irwin, Randi Halaway and Sarah Perugia, I share reflections and actionable ideas to help you move forward with renewed clarity, alignment and intention: 509 Living in a World of Vulnerability with Louise Baxter MBE 510 Cultural Dimensions with Marina Ibrahim 511 Justice, Respect and Sustainable Impact with Dr Nancy Irwin 512 Letting Go for Growth with Randi Halaway 513 Turning Invisible Work into Visible Leadership with Sarah Perugia   KEY TAKEAWAY "Reflection only becomes transformative when it leads to action. Perhaps the greatest protection we can offer one another in a world of vulnerability is not perfection or constant vigilance, but humanity."   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK* (Shortlisted in the 2025 Business Book Awards) Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu    HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.

Check out more in depth show notes, pictures and links on this episode's webpage.Nikki sits down with Amy Bess Cook of Woman Owned Wineries and winemaker Kira Ballotta for an honest, emotional conversation about women in wine, hustle, and knowing when to let go.Links and How to Support:Everything mentioned in this episode is linked below. If you've been moved to put your money where your values are — and I hope you have — here's where to start:Woman Owned Wineries — Amy Bess has created a resources page for consumers who want to continue supporting women in wine now that the club is closing. Visit Amy Bess Cook's website to see her writing portfolio and work in the pressOlivia Brion Wines — Kira's Pinot Noir-centric brand celebrating trailblazing women from historyCantadora Wines — Kira's Rhône-focused brand featuring real women doing profound community workSollevato Wines — Nikki's wines, including the 2023 pink-label Grenache benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer ResearchGlup Glup— Amy Bess's Sip Spotlight $20 Spanish Grenache find, made for Barcelona Wine Bar and widely availableOther Links and Resources:Sollevato Wines: Nikki and Michael's first ever rosé — a single-barrel Grenache with a touch of Sangiovese is now available, as is their new exclusive wine club, Il Circolo.Their 2023 Petite Sirah (bold, inky, and great for BBQ season) is also coming this fall. Sign up for the mailing list at sollevatowines.com to be the first to know. use code PODLISTENER for 10% off all of Nikki's wines on sollevatowines.comOther resources and links: If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy us a glass of wine! Please and Thank you!Follow Nikki on Instagram for more behind the scenes look at life in Wine CountryEnjoy some of MY FAVORITE THINGS from our Sponsors:Use my VIP Friends and Family Link to sign up for Wine Spies! And use the coupon code NIKKI for $50 off your order of $200 or more!You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order!

Send us Fan MailThere's a season in life where everything you've been leaning on just... isn't there anymore. The neighbor moves. The sister takes a second job. The husband travels. The parents are across the ocean. And you're standing in the middle of what feels like a very loud, very clear message that you are on your own. What do you do with that?Angela and I have been circling this topic from a few different directions over the past several months, through disappointment, expectations, friendships, and this week it all converged in one conversation. Stoicism, Mel Robbins' Let Them Theory, Tara Brach's Radical Acceptance. Three different sources, same essential truth: there is a kind of freedom that only becomes available when you stop spending energy trying to control what you were never going to be able to control anyway. And the equally important flip side, that accepting what someone else does is not the same as condoning it. In this episode, we dig into:Why acceptance takes more courage than fighting, and why it's not the same as giving upThe "let them / let me" two-step, and why skipping the second part is where things go sidewaysHow stoicism has been quietly showing up in Angela's life for years, especially after a trip to AthensThe connection between forgiving someone and not drinking poison yourselfHow to set limits on someone without needing to be furious to do itSami shares the Christmas story (yes, that Christmas story, two separate years, no gift, being sent to find it herself) and what finally shifted when she stopped trying to orchestrate a different outcome. Angela gets into the roots of stoicism, Marcus Aurelius, Ryan Holiday, and why the ancient philosophers weren't telling us to feel nothing, they were telling us to stop white-knuckling every wave. The image we kept coming back to: you don't get less battered in the storm by having a smaller boat. You get a bigger one.You can influence people. You can guide them, persuade them, set limits with them, and reach agreements with them. What you cannot do is control what they do. And the most exhausting part of trying is that it doesn't work — and it costs you, every single time. This episode is permission to put that particular weight down. Not because it doesn't matter. Because you matter more.Press play. Especially if you've been white-knuckling something lately and you're starting to suspect it's wearing you out.Mentioned in this episode:The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins: https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach: https://www.tarabrach.com/books/radical-acceptance/The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan HolidayThe Daily Stoic by The 3rd Annual Family Business Forum is May 19 in Springdale, AR. A day built for family-owned businesses who want to communicate better, lead stronger, and actually enjoy working together. Sessions on communication, AI, and high performance, plus a panel, awards, and networking. Early bird tickets are $75 through April 30, then the price goes up. Grab your spot before May 1 at familybusinessnow.com. Support the showSign up at bfreakingawesome.com to get the latest news, insights, and episodes straight to your inbox.Follow Be Freaking Awesome on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, and Instagram.Let us know what questions you want to be answered and discussed by emailing us at podcast@bfreakingawesome.com.

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.

What does it mean to choose love in the times we're in?What will help us to open our hearts again after they close? And see with greater clarity, what connects us, rather divides us?These are the deep and challenging questions we're exploring in the final chapter of this trilogy. A mini series on the podcast that has brought together leaders across disciplines to discuss the possibilities of:Embracing impermanence, Leaning into mystery & wonder, And is now turning the conversation toward love. Emmy and Peabody Award Winning Filmmaker, Baktash Ahadi writes:“Growing up across cultures, languages, and histories shaped by conflict, I learned early that facts alone rarely move people. Stories do. They shape belonging, fear, loyalty, and identity. Long before I became a filmmaker, I was already paying attention to how narratives functioned beneath the surface of everyday life.”I wrote to Baktash and asked him:Could storytelling be part of the answer to these questions? Could storytelling be what helps us find our way back to each other? Today's conversation will traverse this territory.   Including the insights Baktash has gained through documentary work across conflict zones, classrooms, institutions, and intimate human spaces. The patterns he's uncovered. The ways in which Narratives have structure, how they carry emotional momentum, And how ultimately they shape how people interpret themselves, each other, and the world. Baktash offers a powerful reminder:When mishandled, Narratives flatten complexity and deepen division. But when handled with care, they create space for dignity, curiosity, and connection.And ultimately the profoundly human practice of sharing, and listening to each others stories, may be what helps us to love again. For more on Baktash, his films, podcast, events, and other work please visit baktashahadi.org. For more on his recent documentary Champions of the Golden Valley, please visit: https://www.championsofthegoldenvalley.com/Enjoying the show? Please rate it wherever you listen to your podcasts!Other conversations in the trilogy:Part One: Impermanence:Impermanence, Letting Go, and Finding Freedom | Sharon Salzberg & Sunita PuriOn Work, Friendship, and Embracing Impermanence | Parker Palmer & Jerry ColonnaOn Love, Death, and Embracing Our Humanity | Roshi Joan Halifax & Frank OstaseskiPart Two: Mystery & WonderOn the Power of Wonder | Monica Parker On Ordinary Mysticism, Wonder, and Love | MIrabai StarrOn Living a Life That Brings us Truly Alive | Lee JohnsonPart Three: LoveOn the Power of Love | Stephen G. PostThanks for listening!Support the show

What are you carrying that God never asked you to carry?In this closing message of the Name the Chain series, Pastor Chrissy Cole teaches on the chain of control and the fear underneath it. Control can sound like responsibility, protection, or wisdom, but it often reveals where we are struggling to trust God.Through Proverbs 3 and the example of Jesus, this message invites us to surrender our fears, release what we cannot control, seek God before we lead, and trust Him with the outcome. The burden was never meant to crush you. Jesus offers rest, freedom, and a lighter way to live. (00:00) - Closing the Name the Chain Series (00:44) - Control Is Rooted in Fear (02:39) - Mother's Day, Pressure, and Letting Go (04:29) - Humanity's Deep Need for Control (05:20) - How Control Connects to Every Chain (06:57) - The First Step to Freedom (07:30) - Control Reveals a Struggle With Trust (10:39) - Overwhelm Triggers the Need for Control (12:04) - Becoming Experts at Losing Control (12:35) - Trust in the Lord With All Your Heart (13:46) - Surrender All Your Fears (17:43) - Surrender What You Cannot Control (20:55) - What Are You Carrying (24:40) - Surrender Your Need to Lead (29:03) - Surrender the Outcome (34:29) - Jesus Offers Rest for the Heavy Burdened (37:02) - An Invitation to Surrender

In this second episode of our common freedom series, Sean discusses the freedom of letting go. All too often, we hang onto things in this life that do not make an eternal difference. Jesus is calling us to simplify and focus on what really matters.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we have one of our past guest and friend Maddie who you have heard several times before and also; she also did a testimonial episode with me. In this episode, Maddie dedicates this episode to greet her mom a "Happy Mother's Day! Not only did she greet her mom, but she also shared the greatest lesson that her mom taught her throughout the years that helped her became the kind of Mother Maddie is now with her own kids.To hear either the 1st time or to hear her testimony again during our Letting Go and Letting God series, you can do so by going to: Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1902364/episodes/17224241Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1902364/episodes/17242037Last Part: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1902364/episodes/17258114We would love to hear from you so feel free to share with us your feedback on our episode and if you have any questions feel free to message us in any of our social media links.Connect with us through our Social Media Links:Email us at cometojesuswithannette.mahal@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @AnnetteMahalFB: Come to JesusYou can also send us a voice message if you are listening in Spotify or by sending your questions or comments to (571)601-0067. Thank you again for listening and always remember to Come to Jesus Daily!

*NOTE: This episode was originally published in Season 2.ShownotesWe talk a lot about grief and loss and suffering on the Mourning Glory Podcast but not just when it relates to death. Sometimes it is the loss of identity we may experience when we become parents or the loss of particular seasons of life. Listen as Jennifer discusses these topics and more, including how we can find the joy in letting go with our guest. Our GuestDanielle Bean is an author, speaker, and host of the  podcast. She has ten published books, including , , and . She and her husband Dan have been married 29 years and have eight children.Links from the showwww.DanielleBean.comPrayer for focus from Aleteia Prayer for the repose of the soul of Danielle's former neighbor, LouiseWe hope you enjoy this episode of the Mourning Glory Podcast and share it with others who are on a journey through grief. You can find links to all of our episodes on our website at www.mourningglorypodcast.com.  God bless!

Before we jump in, this episode is a little different. I was recently invited to be a guest on Business Owner Tales from the Trenches, hosted by Cannon Carr. They were kind enough to let me share that conversation here on Business, Finance and Soul. This time, I am not the one asking the questions. I am the one answering them. We talked about my journey starting Transition Staffing Group, the lessons I learned from watching my grandparents struggle financially later in life, the idea of building what I call a Freedom Fund, and why business ownership should be about more than revenue, profit, or a future exit. This conversation touches on entrepreneurship, risk, financial independence, delegation, legacy, and the question every business owner eventually has to face: What is enough? Key Topics Entrepreneurship as a Creative Outlet Shaun reflects on how he was always drawn to leadership, mentorship, and the opportunity to build something meaningful. He explains that entrepreneurship gave him both a creative outlet and a platform to help others grow. The Early Days of Business Ownership The conversation explores how Shaun and his wife considered different business ideas before he ultimately stayed in the recruiting industry and helped build Transition Staffing Group. Lessons from Family and Financial Independence Shaun shares how his grandparents' retirement experience deeply influenced him. Their lack of financial planning created dependency later in life, and that experience shaped Shaun's belief in creating security and independence before it is needed. The Freedom Fund Shaun explains the Freedom Fund as a personal financial foundation built outside the business. Instead of assuming the company would eventually sell or always remain valuable, he wanted a separate plan that would create independence regardless of what happened to the business. Defining "Enough" A major theme of the episode is understanding how much is enough. Shaun discusses how business owners can get caught constantly chasing more unless they define what kind of life they actually want to build. Scaling Beyond Yourself Shaun talks about the difficulty of moving from being deeply involved in client and candidate work to creating a company that could grow beyond his personal production. Letting Employees Make Mistakes One of the hardest parts of scaling, Shaun explains, is allowing team members to make mistakes with relationships and responsibilities that the founder once personally owned. But without that trust, the company cannot grow. Building a Platform for Entrepreneurial Employees Shaun shares his vision for TSG as a place where ambitious, entrepreneurial employees can grow, earn, lead, and have a voice without needing to leave and start their own firm. Legacy and the Enders Scholarship After reaching a level of financial independence, Shaun and his wife shifted more attention toward giving back. The Enders Scholarship supports students who have lost a parent to gun violence, drugs, or alcohol. Timestamped Show Notes 00:00 – Opening: More Than Revenue The episode opens with a question for business owners who want more than revenue. The conversation is framed around personal freedom, impact, and building something bigger than yourself. 00:19 – Introduction to the Episode Cannon Carr introduces the episode and sets up Shaun's story as one centered on fulfillment, purpose, risk, financial planning, and intentional business growth. 01:15 – Three Questions for Business Owners Listeners are invited to consider three major questions: What does your Freedom Fund look like? Is your wealth strategy dependent on a future sale? Are you scaling with a clear definition of enough? 02:00 – Shaun's Entrepreneurial Beginning Shaun reflects on whether he always saw himself as an entrepreneur. He shares that he was always drawn to leadership, mentorship, and people who had collected wisdom and passed it on. 02:40 – Leadership, Mentorship, and Creativity Shaun explains that entrepreneurship became the right path because it gave him a creative outlet and the ability to build a platform where others could succeed. 03:35 – Creating Opportunity for Employees Shaun discusses the responsibility he feels to create a company where employees can have a voice, grow financially, and feel some of the ownership mentality he once wanted for himself. 04:00 – Searching for the Right Business Shaun shares how he and his wife would spend weekends at Barnes & Noble, exploring business ideas, franchises, and different models before deciding what path made sense. 05:00 – Visualization Before Knowing the Word Shaun talks about imagining different business paths and paying attention to how each one felt when he said it out loud. This helped him move closer to the right opportunity. 05:45 – Staying in the Recruiting Industry Although Shaun initially explored many types of businesses, a respected partnership opportunity helped him realize that the staffing and recruiting industry was the right place to build. 06:30 – Family Influence on Money and Business Shaun explains how family experiences shape the way people view money, risk, security, and independence. 07:15 – His Grandparents' Retirement Experience Shaun shares the story of his grandparents retiring early without a strong financial plan. He watched them later become financially dependent on their children. 08:30 – Living in the Moment vs. Planning for the Future Shaun reflects on the beauty of his grandfather's ability to live in the moment, while also recognizing the danger of not planning for a future self who may need security. 09:40 – The Importance of Independence Later in Life The experience taught Shaun that joy, independence, and financial security become especially important as people age and may no longer be able to earn. 10:00 – Early Definition of Business Success Shaun explains that in the earliest days of Transition Staffing Group, success simply meant survival: having enough cash to meet payroll and keep going. 10:45 – Scarcity, Fear, and Motivation The early years were driven by fear and scarcity, but Shaun explains how the right mindset can turn those pressures into resilience and motivation. 11:20 – Success Evolves from Survival to Abundance As the business grew, Shaun's definition of success shifted from his own survival to helping employees succeed and creating abundance for others. 12:20 – Profitability from the Beginning Shaun discusses how his former business partner's conservative approach shaped the company's early financial discipline, including avoiding debt and focusing on profitability. 13:15 – The Balance Between Profit and Growth The conversation explores the tension between keeping profits for security and reinvesting enough back into the company to create future growth. 14:00 – Using Profit to Build Freedom Instead of using profits only to increase lifestyle, Shaun and his wife focused on building a financial foundation that could support their future independence. 15:00 – Defining the Freedom Fund Shaun introduces the Freedom Fund as a financial equation built around desired lifestyle, annual spending needs, investable assets, and the ability to create optionality. 16:00 – The 4% Rule and Financial Targets Shaun explains how he thought about investable assets and withdrawal rates, using the example of $5 million producing roughly $200,000 per year under a 4% framework. 17:00 – Everyone's Number Is Different The conversation emphasizes that financial independence is personal. For some people, an amazing life may require far less than someone else's target. 17:30 – Not Depending on a Business Sale Shaun explains why he never wanted his entire financial future dependent on selling Transition Staffing Group. The business had value, but the future was never guaranteed. 18:15 – Industry Disruption and Uncertainty Shaun reflects on how technology, job boards, LinkedIn, and now AI have all raised questions about the future of recruiting, making diversification even more important. 19:15 – Hitting the Freedom Fund Number Shaun shares that he and his wife eventually reached their Freedom Fund number after roughly 20 years of consistency, discipline, investing, and time in the market. 20:00 – Moving from Security to Legacy Once financial independence became more secure, Shaun and his wife began focusing more on impact, giving, and legacy. 20:30 – The Enders Scholarship Shaun discusses launching the Enders Scholarship, which supports students who have lost a parent to gun violence, drugs, or alcohol. 21:15 – Giving Instead of Lifestyle Inflation The conversation explores how Shaun and his wife chose to use financial security to give back in meaningful ways rather than simply increasing lifestyle. 22:15 – Managing Difficult Business Seasons Shaun talks about down years, industry headwinds, and the challenge of continuing to invest in the business while protecting personal and company finances. 23:00 – Freedom Fund Mindset During Storms The Freedom Fund mindset allows business owners to ride out difficult seasons with less panic, similar to having cash reserves during a market downturn. 24:00 – Adjusting Owner Compensation Shaun explains that during difficult periods, he may reduce what he pays himself to make sure the business remains healthy and positioned for future opportunity. 24:45 – Playing Catch-Up Financially The conversation explores how to recover when financial contributions need to pause during a difficult year. Shaun discusses the importance of doing the math and keeping the long-term plan alive. 25:45 – Seasons of Life and Business Shaun reminds listeners that life and business both have seasons. Feeling behind does not mean you are failing; it means you adjust the plan and keep moving. 26:30 – Advice for Service-Based Entrepreneurs Shaun offers advice for professionals who leave corporate roles to start service businesses. He stresses the importance of deciding early whether you want to remain a solopreneur or build a team. 27:30 – Understanding the Business You Want to Build The conversation highlights the difference between building a lifestyle business, remaining the technician, or creating a company that can scale beyond the founder. 28:30 – The E-Myth and the Technician Trap Shaun references the idea that many entrepreneurs remain stuck as the technician inside their own business. That can be fine if it is intentional, but frustrating if the owner expected something different. 29:30 – Replacing Yourself Takes Longer Than Expected Shaun explains that replacing yourself in a service business often takes two to three times longer than expected, especially when you are growing through profit rather than outside capital. 30:00 – Shaun's Shift in 2019 Shaun shares that in 2019 he made a major commitment to work himself out of the day-to-day client and candidate role so he could focus more on building the company. 30:45 – Working On the Business Instead of Only In It Once Shaun moved out of the most intense day-to-day role, he was able to focus more on staff development, systems, leadership, and long-term company growth. 31:15 – The Difficulty of Delegation Shaun talks about how hard it is to watch people make mistakes with clients and relationships he personally built, but he also explains that this is the only way people truly learn. 32:00 – Building for the Next Generation Shaun shares his vision for creating a company where entrepreneurial employees can have upside, voice, creativity, and opportunity inside the organization. 33:00 – Why Entrepreneurial Employees Leave Shaun reflects that if earlier in his career a company had given him more ownership, voice, and opportunity, he may not have needed to leave to start his own firm. 33:30 – The Future Size of TSG Shaun discusses his vision for Transition Staffing Group growing intentionally to around 25 to 30 people while maintaining quality, culture, and reputation. 34:00 – How to Connect with Shaun Shaun shares where people can find him, including LinkedIn, Transition Staffing Group, CallTSG.com, and the Business, Finance and Soul podcast. 35:00 – Cannon Carr's Closing Reflections Cannon reflects on the conversation and highlights how Shaun's approach aligns with the principles of intentional business ownership, financial independence, and reinvesting in people. 36:00 – The Power of Personal Narrative The recap emphasizes how Shaun's childhood observations and family experiences helped shape the financial philosophy that guided his business decisions. 37:00 – Building a North Star The conversation highlights the importance of documenting your "why" and defining success before growth, disruption, or distraction pulls you off course. 38:30 – Letting Go to Scale Up The recap focuses on Shaun's move from technician to builder, showing how letting go allowed others to lead and helped the company grow beyond him. 39:45 – Repurposing Wealth Along the Way Cannon connects Shaun's Freedom Fund concept to the idea of repurposing wealth: creating independence outside the business before needing a perfect exit. 40:30 – Legacy Through Giving The Enders Scholarship is highlighted as an example of using business success and financial freedom to help others and create a lasting impact. 41:00 – Final Takeaway The episode closes with the reminder that business is more than revenue and profit. At its best, it aligns purpose, values, people, financial independence, and impact. Memorable Takeaways Business ownership should create freedom, not just more responsibility. A future business sale should not be your only financial plan. Defining "enough" gives business owners clarity, confidence, and better decision-making. Profit matters, but so does what profit allows you to build. Scaling requires letting other people make mistakes. Legacy often begins after security. The goal is not just to build a bigger company. The goal is to build a better life and a better platform for others. www.BusinessFinanceAndSoul.com   

Letting go of control is the growth strategy no one talks about. Joanna Zhang, 2024 Stevie Award-winning founder of Operations Genius and pioneer of the fractional VA model, joins the Play Big Faster Podcast to break down how entrepreneurs stop the burnout cycle by delegating smarter. After a decade in financial planning, Joanna built a plug-and-play team system that lets founders exit the weeds and work in their genius zone. She shares how to outsource without losing your standards, build SOPs from scratch, manage energy over time, and lead with a service mindset that retains loyal team members. If you're a founder who has everything in your head and nothing in a system, this episode is your roadmap. 

Why do so many women feel guilty for slowing down… but never question the exhaustion that comes from constantly pouring into everyone else? In this special Mother's Day conversation, we're talking honestly about motherhood, grace, emotional overload, faith, wellness, and learning how to love our families without completely losing ourselves in the process.

In this episode of Sex With Emily, I answer your real questions about long-term relationships, desire, pleasure, communication, and what it actually takes to keep intimacy alive over time. We get into why so many couples feel disconnected after years together, how shame and stress impact our ability to receive pleasure, and why better sex starts with curiosity instead of pressure or performance.  I also talk about receiving pleasure, mismatched desires, body confidence, communication, keeping attraction alive after moving in together, and why anticipation and novelty play such a big role in desire. This episode is all about learning how to communicate more openly, better understand yourself and your partner, and create a sex life that feels more connected, exciting, and sustainable long-term. Learn more about the EMSELLA & EXOMIND treatments from BTL at BodyByBTL.com #SexWithEmily #EmilyMorse #LiveStream  Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW:  https://www.youtube.com/@SexWithEmilyOfficial?sub_confirmation=1  ABOUT EMILY: Emily Morse is a Doctor of Human Sexuality, author and host of the #1 rated Sex with Emily podcast. Known as a renowned sexologist, Dr. Emily has helped millions of people around the world navigate their sex lives. Her candid and often funny conversations challenge cultural taboos, misinformation and awkward sex talks to create a future where people can deeply connect and embrace pleasure-filled lives. Because, life is too short for bad sex.  CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexwithemily/  X: https://twitter.com/sexwithemily  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sexwithemily  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sexwithemily  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sexwithemily WANT MORE? Visit the Website: https://sexwithemily.com/ which includes FREE guides. Free Downloadable Guides: https://sexwithemily.com/guides/  Text With Me: https://sexwithemily.com/text  Receive Sex Tips On The Regular: https://sexwithemily.com/subscribe  Interested in 1:1 Coaching with Emily? Go to http://sexwithemily.com/coaching to apply!  Chapters:0:00 Welcome to Sex With Emily0:42 Exploring Touch & Sexual Curiosity2:22 Somatic Therapy & Erotic Blueprints6:00 Reconnecting After 10 Years Together8:16 Diffuculty With Oral Intimacy10:38 How To Talk About Oral Sex13:16 Why Mutual Masturbation Helps Couples15:26 Learning Pleasure & Orgasms Together17:11 Helping Your Partner Feel Safe Letting Go19:25 Different Desires in Relationships22:29 Pain After Orgasm & Refractory Periods24:07 Pillows, Comfort & Better Angles25:08 Vaginal pH, Odor & Probiotics27:13 Frequent UTIs During Sex28:35 Best Toys for Long-Distance Relationships29:55 Letting Go of Masturbation Shame31:49 How Much Masturbation Is Too Much?33:13 Moving In Together Without Losing Passion36:26 Why Couples Need Weekend Getaways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Mental Health Month, we're revisiting an episode that resonated with so many of you from last year with Joseph Nguyen, the New York Times bestselling author of Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking is the Beginning and End of Suffering. He gives tips on how to stop overthinking, achieve better mental clarity and elaborates on his teachings on how to surrender and start letting go. He will show you how to have more effective meditation practices, why your current meditation practice might not be working, and how he adapted his practice from the meditation teachings of other experts. Plus! He reveals how he hit his rock bottom, the life transformation he made to stop suffering, and how he paid off his family's debt. This episode will provide you with tools to cope with anxiety, recover from burnout, and manage workplace stress. From our Breakdown to the one we hope you never have, we wish you a well and healthy Mental Health Awareness Month! Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where the metaphysics meets the physics Energy follows thought. What you embrace transforms. Like attracts like. These aren't just spiritual principles. They're provable. And the physics has always backed up the metaphysics. Whether you need scientific validation or you have a deep cellular knowing that love is a good idea—you are welcome here. This episode is a chapter excerpt from Danielle's new book Bless & Release: The Physics of Letting Go and Wanting What's Meant for You. Your brain is an electromagnetic organ. And the heart's electromagnetic field is the strongest in the body. It has 40,000 neurons continuously communicating with your brain. Neurons that fire together, wire together. Danielle reads an excerpt from her new book Bless & Release, pairing the spiritual principles from the Centering Practice with the physics that backs it up. Newton's third law. The first law of thermodynamics. The observer effect. Frequency resonance. Heart-brain coherence. With Love, Danielle As mentioned in this episode: Order Danielle LaPorte's new book Bless & Release at daniellelaporte.com/bless

Motherhood is often painted as pure joy, endless patience, and unconditional love. But what about the moments of frustration? The resentment? The overwhelm? The quiet thought of, “I love my child… but this is really hard.” In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist Dr. Margo Lowy to talk about maternal ambivalence – the completely normal experience of holding love and difficult emotions at the same time. We unpack the difference between ambivalence and indifference, why so many mothers feel guilt for being human, and how naming these emotions actually strengthens connection rather than weakens it. If you've ever questioned yourself because motherhood didn't feel magical 100 percent of the time, this conversation will feel like exhaling. We discuss: • What maternal ambivalence really means and why it's misunderstood • Why loving your child and feeling frustrated can coexist • The myth of the “perfect, selfless mother” • How social media fuels unrealistic expectations • Why naming difficult emotions reduces shame • The power of community and choosing supportive voices • How humor and lightness protect us in hard seasons • Why responding instead of reacting changes everything • The importance of modeling emotional honesty for our children To connect with Dr. Margo Lowy follow her on Instagram @drmargolowy, check out all her resources at https://drmargolowy.com/ and buy her books: https://drmargolowy.com/book/  00:00 – Intro: Why Difficult Feelings in Motherhood Matter 01:21 – Introducing Dr. Margo Lowy and Maternal Ambivalence 02:57 – What Maternal Ambivalence Actually Means 06:00 – Ambivalence vs Indifference: A Critical Difference 07:49 – The Myth of the Perfect, Selfless Mother 09:08 – Why Suppressing Difficult Emotions Backfires 11:01 – Letting Go of Perfection in Parenting 13:09 – The Moment You Realize Your Child Is Separate From You 17:08 – Do Fathers Experience Parenting Ambivalence Too? 19:03 – Why Parenting Plans Rarely Go as Expected 22:49 – The Power of Community and Support in Motherhood 29:11 – Social Media and the Pressure to Be the “Perfect Mom” 33:30 – How Accepting Imperfection Strengthens Parenting 43:16 – Naming Ambivalence and Finding Compassion for Yourself 49:22 – Final Takeaway: Why Naming Your Feelings Changes Everything Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don't forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠ page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

→ Check out the New Rules Of Marketing In 2026 (That Actually Get You Sales) Masterclass at jasminestar.com/newrules ←↓This episode almost didn't happen the way I planned… and that's exactly why I had to record it.What you're about to hear isn't polished—it's the messy middle of building a business and a life that actually means something.A last-minute pivot at the start of the year forced me to choose alignment over expectation… and that decision set the tone for everything that followed.Inside this episode, I'm sharing what's really happening behind the scenes—from unexpected personal moments to hosting a room full of seven-figure entrepreneurs all facing the same challenge:Focus.Not a lack of ideas—but too many.Because the truth is, we think we're diversifying… but we're actually diluting our results.So here's the shift:Focus isn't about adding more.It's about subtracting.This is a real-time look at the decisions, pivots, and priorities it takes to scale—and why choosing less might be the most powerful move you make.If you've ever wondered what it really looks like to build a 7- or 8-figure business… this is your front-row seat.Let's get into it.Click play to hear all of this and:[00:00] Why You Must Build Your Own Table (Not Wait for an Invite)[01:45] The New Year That Didn't Go As Planned (And Why It Mattered)[05:00] Choosing Alignment Over Expectation in Real Time[06:00] Inside My 7-Figure Mastermind: The Real Struggle? Focus[06:45] Why Entrepreneurs Dilute Results by “Diversifying Risk”[07:30] How Ruthless Prioritization Creates Real Growth[08:00] Why “Boring” Strategies Actually Scale FasterListen to Related Episodes:The Truth About Scaling, Criticism, and Letting Go with Leila HormoziThe Real Reason Customers Choose You (It's Not What You Think)Laying the Bricks for Your 2026: Lessons from Quarter 4We're hiring! Visit Jasminestar.com/careers to learn more!For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode632

Does it ever feel like you know everything there is to know about why you drink, and none of it is enough to make you stop? You're not alone in that. In this episode, Coaches Hayley and Cole each sit with a Path member who's been carrying that exact weight. Audrey has 20 years of binge drinking, a ton of quit lit under her belt, and a shame so deep she's not sure she deserves to feel better. Savannah is eight days in and quietly discovering that figuring out how to stop drinking when you're lonely gets a little more possible when you stop white-knuckling it alone and actually lean into the community around you.  Audrey discusses: Why shame and isolation kept her stuck in the drinking cycle The belief that alcohol was the only way to numb emotional pain Reframing fear and staying open to new tools Why community matters when learning how to stop drinking when you're lonely Moving from self-judgment toward self-compassion Building a life that feels more aligned and less escapable And more topics… Savannah discusses: Friday night cravings, loneliness, and the urge to check out What she learned from experimenting with alcohol-free evenings Why drinking brought only short relief and longer emotional lows New insights around sleep, anxiety, and nighttime urges Football games, routines, and breaking old drinking patterns How community, curiosity, and small wins helped her practice how to stop drinking when you're lonely And more… Hayley Scherders is a certified TNM Coach with training from the Canadian Addiction and Mental Health Association. Drawing from personal experiences, Hayley understands how tough change can be and provides a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space where her clients can feel supported. She believes that with the right mindset, anyone can change their life at any time. Learn more about Coach Hayley: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/hayley-scherders/ Cole Harvey is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach. For years, he felt lost and used alcohol as a way to cope, until he decided to go alcohol-free and focus on finding his purpose. Through curiosity, self-compassion, and adventure, he transformed his life. As a habit change and mindset coach, Cole helps young men understand themselves, build better habits, and find meaning. Learn more about Coach Cole: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/cole-harvey/ Episode links: nakedmindpath.com Related Episodes: How To Deal With Loneliness | Reader Question | EP 130 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-130-reader-question-deal-loneliness/ Healing From Using Alcohol to Numb Emotional Pain | Coaching Questions | EP 564 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-564-coaching-questions-how-to-start-healing-from-numbing/ How to Break Routine Drinking Patterns | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | EP 889 - https://thisnakedmind.com/breaking-routine-drinking-patterns-alcohol-freedom-coaching-ep-889/ Ready to take the next step on your journey? Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious!