Podcasts about Life Changes

What happens when the life you've worked so hard to build no longer feels like your own?In this episode of Soul Sync, I'm joined by medium, teacher and transformational coach Albert Krikken for a personal conversation about identity, belonging, and finding the courage to follow a path that feels true to you.When Albert's mother became seriously ill, his fear of losing her led him to seek out a medium. That encounter began a journey into mediumship, and a search for a connection he hoped could continue beyond her physical life. He shares how that relationship has evolved, why automatic writing became important to him, and what he has learnt about surrendering expectation.Our conversation also explores the pressure to succeed and the fear of being seen differently. Albert speaks openly about pursuing approval, experiencing a profound spiritual turning point, and gradually becoming willing to share a part of himself that some people in his life knew little about.I share my own experiences of building a successful business while privately feeling unfulfilled, and the role I believe the spirit world played in my decision to change direction. Together, we explore the uncertainty of moving beyond familiar roles, the loneliness that can accompany change, and the importance of finding people with whom you can be yourself.In this episode, we explore:• Continuing bonds with loved ones and experiencing them as guides.• Automatic writing, trust and getting out of your own way.• Success, self-worth and other people's expectations.• The fear of judgement when you share your mediumship.• Changing friendships, loneliness and finding community.• Recognising guidance and reflecting on what alignment means to you.• Being gentler with your mind and approaching development as an experiment.Albert leaves us with an invitation to have the courage and the audacity to be ourselves. If you're questioning your direction, exploring your sensitivity, or learning to trust what feels meaningful to you, there is much here to reflect on.Connect with Albert Krikkenhttps://open-coaching.net/Explore more with Jason PaulDiscover readings, development classes, free online gatherings and upcoming events at https://www.jasonpaulmedium.com.To hear about what's coming up, join my mailing list at the bottom of the homepage.Watch Soul Sync on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@jasonpaulsoulsyncContacthello@jasonpaulmedium.comIf this conversation resonates with you, share it with someone who might find something of their own story in it.Explore more with Soul SyncDiscover free mediumship evenings, our free online development circle, classes, meditations and more at JasonPaulMedium.com.Scroll to the bottom of the homepage and join my mailing list to hear about upcoming events, new resources and ways to take part. I'd love you to join us. New online psychic & mediumship classes with Jason Paul & Donna King.Psychic: starts Sun 25 Oct Mediumship: starts Mon 26 OctDetails & booking: jasonpaulmedium.comSupport the show

The best way to overcome the fear that keeps you stuck is by taking action, even if you are uncertain or afraid. In this episode of “Strong Mind, Strong Body,” licensed therapist and wellness expert Angie Miller dives into why people remain in uncomfortable or unfulfilling situations and how you can break through hesitation to make meaningful changes. Drawing inspiration from the book "The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry," Angie explains how our brains are naturally wired to fear loss and prioritize safety, which often keeps us from making decisions that could improve our lives. You will learn how loss aversion and negativity bias influence your choices and how to build self-trust by taking small, actionable steps forward. Angie also discusses how your decisions impact not only you but the people around you, and why resistance from close others is a normal reaction to your growth. By listening, you will have practical tools to recognize your patterns, reflect on the real costs of staying stuck, and identify the first step you can take to create positive change in your life, both emotionally and physically. Chapters:  00:00 What makes people afraid to leave their comfort zones, and how do you move past fear? 04:02 Why is adapting to change different from choosing it? 07:07 What mental processes keep us stuck when we want to change? 10:34 What are the hidden costs of staying in an uncomfortable situation?12:16 How do small actions start the process of big change? 14:16 Why do doubts and discomfort make us question our decisions? 16:03 How do you build self-trust and take action without certainty? 20:29 Are sudden life changes really impulsive or do they build up over time? 23:03 How can you clarify your motivation for change and take the first step?24:04 How do your personal changes affect the people closest to you? 27:12 Why does meeting new people help you see yourself differently? 29:16 What role does support from others play when you lack self-belief?30:36 How can you start making changes, even when you overthink? If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community!  The content shared in this podcast is solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek out the guidance of your healthcare provider or other qualified professional. Any opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASM.  The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you'll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3EA0hTY

This week your favorite PAWG is back . Tee Tee PAWG discusses her weight loss journey and how it has changed her career. We discuss the meet and greet side of the business and we talk about some of her porn shoots and more. You have to be a Premium Smoker to watch the video versionhttps://tinylf.com/qEOiWRZkp4GCyU9Subscribe to The Premium Smoke Room New Episodes every Wednesday night @ 9pm EST

Ten years and two months after losing Alex, life has changed shape again.Ten years after Alex died, I'm beginning to recognize just how much life has grown around the devastation of suicide loss. An unexpected return to my career as a chef has me thinking about identity after grief, integration, rebuilding, and what it means to reclaim parts of ourselves without going backward. Today, I share why I took a 'pause' on the podcast for a few weeks, what it has meant to unexpectedly return to my career as a chef after more than a decade, and why this transition feels less like going backward and more like reclaiming a part of myself in a completely different form.We talk about the long landscape of grief: surviving, finding hope, tending trauma, learning to carry loss, evolving, integrating, and eventually discovering that new growth can appear in places that once felt completely barren.This episode is also about the “and” of grief:You can still miss your child deeply and build a meaningful life.You can feel fulfilled by helping others and realize you need something that feeds you too.You can return to an old part of yourself and know that you are no longer the same person.You can be grateful for who you have become and still know you would trade every lesson to have your child back.If you are early in grief, you do not need to know who you will become.If you are years into this and wondering why life keeps changing, you are not doing anything wrong.Sometimes the roots are growing long before we can see what is coming next.In this episode:what ten years and two months after suicide loss looks like for mewhy this unexpected career transition feels deeply connected to grief and integrationreturning to an old identity without going backwardwhy rebuilding does not mean recreating the life you had beforethe importance of making room for parts of yourself outside of griefthe duality of growth after devastating losswhat it means to let life expand without leaving your child behindAnd as always, fellow grieving soul-- take what serves you and leave the rest. -XO - MelissaThe Leftover Pieces: Suicide Loss ConversationsSupport, community, and resources for life after suicide loss.Click to Send a Text or Voicemail to MelissaSupport the show__________________________________________________________________________The Leftover Pieces is Support for Life After Suicide Loss. Click links below

The Clarence Damar Marathon in Keene, New Hampshire is the focus of the conversation, featuring interviews with volunteers, race director, and participants. The topics include race preparation, weather conditions, course marking, and event logistics. The conversation also covers personal experiences, volunteer roles, and the significance of the event. The conversation revolves around the ranking of 'Teds' in various categories, the Clarence DeMar Marathon, and the impact of the marathon on the town of Keene. The hosts and guests discuss the friendliness of the marathon, the involvement of the community, and the overall experience for runners and visitors.Chapters00:05 Introduction to the Clarence Damar Marathon01:06 KJ and Lisa's Marathon Experience03:30 Life Changes and Moving04:57 Sisterly Support During Recovery08:10 Marathon Preparations and Challenges11:41 Race Director's Insights on Event Management15:28 Weather Monitoring and Safety Protocols19:37 Volunteer Contributions and Community Spirit23:46 Future of the Clarence Damar Marathon29:44 Ranking the Teds: A Fun Game36:36 Community Impact of the Clarence DeMar Marathon43:01 Cheryl's Role and the Heart of the Marathon55:48 Inviting Runners to Keene: The Marathon Experience

What happens when someone who has built a career preparing others for the unexpected suddenly faces a life-changing storm of her own?On this episode of The Arrington Gavin Show, Arrington sits down with Cheryl Nelson, TV Host, Broadcast Meteorologist, Certified Natural Disaster & Travel Preparedness Expert, and author of Wind Shift: An Unexpected Illness and a Life Shaped by Detours.Cheryl opens up about her journey in television and meteorology, the unexpected illness that dramatically changed the course of her life, and what she learned about resilience, uncertainty, recovery, and embracing life's detours. We'll also talk weather, natural-disaster preparedness, travel safety, and why even the preparedness expert discovered that some of life's biggest storms simply can't be forecast.

What happens when life takes you somewhere you never expected—and asks you to build something new from what's left?In this episode of the STR Sisterhood, I'm joined by Kristen Sluiter, a former educator, writer, and short-term rental owner whose journey into real estate began when she unexpectedly became the caregiver for her parents.This conversation goes much deeper than short-term rentals. Kristen shares openly about caregiving, grief, losing her parents and brother, and rebuilding after a devastating house fire. Through all of it, she's discovered something powerful about herself: she's capable of handling far more than she once realized.And that perspective has shaped the way she approaches her business, too.In this episode, we talk about:How an unexpected season of caregiving led Kristen into real estate and eventually short-term rentalsNavigating grief, loss, and major life transitionsRebuilding after a house fire—and how the literal process of rebuilding became part of healingWhy difficult seasons don't define who you areWhat to do when your STR business leaves you exhausted and overwhelmedWhy hospitality doesn't mean you have to make everyone happySetting clear boundaries with guests and sticking to them, even when it feels uncomfortableTrusting yourself to handle the unexpectedOne of Kristen's simplest pieces of advice may also be the one you need most: Keep going.When you're in the middle of something difficult, it can feel like this is simply how life—or your business—is going to feel forever.But it won't.You can have hard days. You can admit when you're overwhelmed. You can set boundaries. You can make mistakes and deal with the unexpected without allowing any of those things to define you.And perhaps most importantly, you can remind yourself of something Kristen's parents instilled in her: There's nothing you can't do—but you don't have to do it all.HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS:[01:15] A short introduction about our guest Kristen Sluiter and how she got into the short term rental space[04:03] Kristen opens up about caregiving, grief, and the unexpected beauty she found in being present for her mom's final moments [12:00] Kristen explains how her parents' love of travel, her connection to hospitality, and her experience with grief inspired her to turn a family property into a short-term rental[15:41] How a 20-acre property evolved into an off-grid short-term rental and how Kristen used creativity, persistence, and available resources to make it work[24:23] Kristen explains how her perspective shifted from simply sharing a unique property to treating her short-term rental as a true hospitality business [29:40] Kristen shares the three biggest challenges of operating an off-grid short-term rental, from managing utilities to setting guest expectations and maintaining a remote property [34:00] Kristen explains how local relationships and word-of-mouth helped her build a reliable team for her remote, off-grid property [35:13] How surviving a devastating house fire changed Kristen's perspective on resilience, possessions, anger, and what she is capable of rebuilding [41:51] Kristen encourages women to keep going, embrace difficult moments, and remember that what happens to them does not define who they are[46:51] The lightning round Golden Nuggets:“You could be as prepared as you want to be, but you're not really going to learn it until you do it.”“Keep going. You can't know what you don't know. There's something about you, that for whatever reason this thing happened.”“If you feel like you need to cry, curl up in a ball and cry. Do it. We're gonna be better off because of it.”“You don't have to bend over backwards to make somebody happy.”“There's nothing you can't do, but you don't have to do it all.”Let's Connect: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vansby_theriver/ https://www.instagram.com/polebridge_penny/Proudly Sponsored by Pricelabs!Mobile Link: https://hello.pricelabs.co/mobile-app/ Stacey's Affiliate Link: https://pricelabs.co/users/sign_up?referral=STRSISTEREnjoyed the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share!

Absolutely — two short paragraphs before the three takeaways will make it tighter and easier to scan.Did you ever think you might eat fewer cookies simply by moving where you keep them? Or that sitting on the couch at night could be part of what makes you automatically reach for a snack? We give willpower a lot of credit—and blame—but where we are, what we see, the time of day, and even what we do right before a behavior can become context clues that trigger our habits. Sometimes those cues support our health goals. Other times, they're quietly working against them.Habits can make healthy behaviors easier, but they aren't necessarily permanent—and not every healthy behavior needs to become a habit. That's why I intentionally practice walking in different environments, even when I'm traveling. Staying active is connected to a long-term goal that matters to me, not just one routine or location. I'm sharing how you can use these same principles to build healthy behaviors that can adapt when your schedule, environment, or life inevitably changes.You'll learn:How context clues in your environment can trigger behaviors—and how changing those cues may help interrupt patterns working against your goalsWhy healthy habits can disappear when your environment or schedule changes, and why needing to make an intentional choice doesn't mean you've failedHow practicing important behaviors in different environments and connecting them to a meaningful goal may help them survive the inevitable changes of real lifeI know it's not that easy, but it really is that simple.Chapters00:03 – A Simple Trick to Make Healthy Behaviors More Automatic02:11 – What Science Is Teaching Us About Habits04:37 – Habit vs. Goal-Directed Behavior: What's the Difference?08:24 – The Big Myth About Habits10:23 – Why Context and Environment Matter More Than You Think12:24 – Why Your Healthy Routine Can Fall Apart When Life Changes14:30 – Why Needing to Plan Doesn't Mean You've Failed16:50 – Can a Habit Become a Choice Again?18:59 – Should This Be a Habit—or Stay Connected to a Goal?21:13 – How to Build Clear Cues for Healthy Behaviors23:32 – Why I Practice Walking in Different Environments25:59 – Cut the Crap: Your Habits Don't Have to Be Permanent27:00 – The Big Takeaway: Flexibility, Not Perfect AutopilotSupport the showGet Weekly Health Tips:  thrivehealthcoachllc.comJoin the Thrive Collective Facebook group and submit any questionsLet's Connect:@‌ashleythrivehealthcoach or via email: ashley@thrivehealthcoachingllc.comPodcast Produced by Virtually You!

What do you do when life suddenly becomes a life you never planned?Loss, illness, disappointment and crisis can divide life into a “before” and an “after.” Dr. Sharon May talks with grief and crisis specialist Dr. Kevin Ellers about what helps people endure devastating seasons without losing hope.How do we grieve what has changed, find strength for today and slowly begin creating a meaningful life again—even when circumstances cannot simply be fixed?

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Navigating Allergies: Kasper's Quest for a Healthier Routine Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-09-22-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Kasper nød sine morgenture gennem den smukke park i forstaden.En: Kasper enjoyed his morning walks through the beautiful park in the suburb.Da: Han elskede især efteråret, når de røde og gyldne blade dækkede stierne.En: He especially loved the autumn when the red and golden leaves covered the paths.Da: Solen stod op, og strålerne reflekterede i dammens rolige vand, hvor ænder ofte svømmede i grupper.En: The sun rose, and the rays reflected in the pond's calm water, where ducks often swam in groups.Da: Men noget havde ændret sig for nylig.En: But something had changed recently.Da: Kasper nyste konstant, og hans øjne kløede.En: Kasper sneezed constantly, and his eyes itched.Da: Det gjorde det svært at nyde hans daglige løbeture.En: It made it difficult to enjoy his daily runs.Da: Han begyndte at mistænke, at han havde udviklet en allergi.En: He began to suspect that he had developed an allergy.Da: For at finde ud af årsagen, besluttede Kasper at ændre sine ruter og justere sin kost.En: To find out the cause, Kasper decided to change his routes and adjust his diet.Da: Han spiste færre nødder og undgik mejeriprodukter.En: He ate fewer nuts and avoided dairy products.Da: Alligevel fortsatte symptomerne.En: Nevertheless, the symptoms continued.Da: Når han løb, følte han sig ofte træt og måtte stoppe for at gnide sine øjne.En: When he ran, he often felt tired and had to stop to rub his eyes.Da: En morgen besluttede han sig for at løbe langs dammen.En: One morning, he decided to run along the pond.Da: Vinden bar bladene ned fra de store ahorntræer omkring ham.En: The wind carried the leaves down from the large maple trees around him.Da: Pludselig begyndte Kasper at nyse uden stop.En: Suddenly, Kasper began to sneeze without stopping.Da: Han måtte sætte sig på en bænk ved dammen, mens tårer løb fra hans øjne.En: He had to sit on a bench by the pond as tears ran from his eyes.Da: Kasper indså, at det var alvorligt.En: Kasper realized that it was serious.Da: Han kunne ikke længere ignorere sine symptomer.En: He could no longer ignore his symptoms.Da: Det var tid til at tage beslutningen om at konsultere en allergilæge.En: It was time to make the decision to consult an allergist.Da: Han var nødt til at finde ud af, hvordan han kunne håndtere dette uden at ofre sin sundhed og rutine.En: He needed to find out how he could manage this without sacrificing his health and routine.Da: Han ringede til sin ven Emil og forklarede situationen.En: He called his friend Emil and explained the situation.Da: "Det lyder som en god idé, Kasper," sagde Emil opmuntrende.En: "That sounds like a good idea, Kasper," said Emil encouragingly.Da: "Der er intet galt i at få lidt ekspertråd."En: "There's nothing wrong with getting a little expert advice."Da: Sofie, Kaspers veninde, foreslog også alternative aktiviteter.En: Sofie, Kasper's friend, also suggested alternative activities.Da: "Du kan prøve yoga eller cykling," sagde hun.En: "You can try yoga or cycling," she said.Da: "Det er også godt for helbredet."En: "That's also good for health."Da: Kasper tænkte over det.En: Kasper thought about it.Da: Måske var det tid til at prøve noget nyt.En: Maybe it was time to try something new.Da: Måske kunne han finde en balance, der ville holde ham sund og tilfreds med sin daglige rutine.En: Maybe he could find a balance that would keep him healthy and satisfied with his daily routine.Da: I slutningen af ugen havde Kasper bestilt en tid hos en allergispecialist.En: By the end of the week, Kasper had booked an appointment with an allergy specialist.Da: Han indså, at det at få hjælp kunne føre til en bedre livskvalitet.En: He realized that getting help could lead to a better quality of life.Da: Han var klar til at være proaktiv, ændre sin livsstil, og vigtigst af alt, tage vare på sin krop.En: He was ready to be proactive, change his lifestyle, and most importantly, take care of his body.Da: Og mens ahorntræernes farverige løv fortsatte med at falde, vidste Kasper, at han havde taget det første skridt mod en sundere fremtid.En: And while the maple trees' colorful foliage continued to fall, Kasper knew that he had taken the first step toward a healthier future. Vocabulary Words:suburb: forstadautumn: efterårrays: strålersneezed: nysteconstantly: konstantsuspect: mistænkeallergy: allergiadjust: justerediet: kostnevertheless: alligevelsymptoms: symptomertired: trætrub: gnidesuddenly: pludseligbench: bænkrealized: indsåignore: ignorereconsult: konsultereallergist: allergilægeproactive: proaktivlifestyle: livsstilencouragingly: opmuntrendealternative: alternativeyoga: yogacycling: cyklingsatisfied: tilfredsappointment: tidspecialist: specialistquality of life: livskvalitetmaple: ahorn

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: In the Warm Embrace of Autumn's Gentle Breeze Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-09-21-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Јесење лишће ширило се камповском стазом док је благ поветарац улазио кроз отворен прозор студентског дома.En: Autumn leaves spread along the campus path as a gentle breeze entered through the open window of the student dorm.Sr: Миланов мали угао света био је утопљен у топлини и сувомиришу књига.En: Milan's small corner of the world was wrapped in warmth and the dry aroma of books.Sr: Није било много места, али успевали су да учине простор пријатним и топлим, пуним сећања и амбиција.En: There wasn't much space, but they managed to make the area cozy and welcoming, full of memories and ambitions.Sr: Милан је седео на кревету, окружен гомилом нотеса и књига.En: Milan sat on the bed, surrounded by a pile of notebooks and books.Sr: Његова свакодневна рутина била је испуњена учењем и напорним радом.En: His daily routine was filled with studying and hard work.Sr: Ана, његова цимерка и најбоља пријатељица, била је стална подршка уз радозналост која је осветљавала сваку њихову заједничку причу.En: Ana, his roommate and best friend, was a constant support with a curiosity that illuminated every shared story.Sr: „Милане, желиш ли да једемо? Напољу је савршен дан за шетњу“, предложила је Ана.En: "Milane, do you want to eat? It's a perfect day for a walk outside," suggested Ana.Sr: Она је увек покушавала да га извуче из књига и подстакне га да ужива у кратким радостима живота.En: She always tried to pull him away from the books and urge him to enjoy the small pleasures of life.Sr: Милан јој је осмехнуо, али ово није био обичан дан.En: Milan smiled at her, but this wasn't an ordinary day.Sr: Недавно је сазнао да има озбиљну болест – нешто што би могло да измени све што је планирао.En: He had recently learned he had a serious illness—something that could change everything he had planned.Sr: Његова независност, коју је толико ценио, нашла се на удару.En: His independence, which he valued so highly, was under threat.Sr: Одлучио је да то задржи за себе, барем засад.En: He decided to keep it to himself, at least for now.Sr: „Можда касније, Ана. Желим да наставим с овом лекцијом“, одговорио је.En: "Maybe later, Ana. I want to continue with this lesson," he replied.Sr: Никола, њихов пријатељ који је делио Миланову љубав према планинарењу, ускоро је закуцао на врата, уносећи дух природе и авантуре.En: Nikola, their friend who shared Milan's love for hiking, soon knocked on the door, bringing the spirit of nature and adventure.Sr: „Хеј, идемо на још један поход следеће недеље. Милане, мораш са нама. Прави је недељу за то“, рекао је с чистим ентузијазмом.En: "Hey, we're going on another hike next week. Milane, you have to come with us. It's the perfect week for it," he said with pure enthusiasm.Sr: „Видећу, Никола. Много имам посла“, рекао је Милан, избегавајући директан одговор.En: "I'll see, Nikola. I have a lot of work," Milan said, avoiding a direct answer.Sr: Дани су пролазили, и јесење вечери упаковане у топле дискусије и приче уз кафу постајале су све теже за Милана.En: Days passed, and autumn evenings filled with warm discussions and stories over coffee became increasingly difficult for Milan.Sr: Његова тајна постала је терет који није могао више сам да носи.En: His secret became a burden he could no longer carry alone.Sr: Док је студирао са Аном, једног кишног поподнева, осећао је како се свет око њега затеже.En: While studying with Ana, on one rainy afternoon, he felt the world around him tighten.Sr: У једном тренутку, све се замутило; осетио је изненадну слабост, и све се угасило.En: At one moment, everything blurred; he felt a sudden weakness, and everything went black.Sr: Кад се пробудио, видео је забринуте погледе изнад њега.En: When he awoke, he saw concerned faces above him.Sr: Био је у свом кревету, са Аном и Николом поред себе.En: He was in his bed, with Ana and Nikola beside him.Sr: „Милане, шта се догађа?“ упитала је Ана, тихо држећи његову руку.En: "Milane, what's happening?" Ana asked, softly holding his hand.Sr: Сузе су му наврле на очи док је гледао своје пријатеље.En: Tears welled up in his eyes as he looked at his friends.Sr: „Дијагностиковали су ми тешку болест“, признао је дрхтавим гласом.En: "I've been diagnosed with a severe illness," he admitted with a trembling voice.Sr: „Желео сам да се сам снађем, али...“En: "I wanted to handle it on my own, but..."Sr: Никола му је чврсто стегао раме.En: Nikola firmly gripped his shoulder.Sr: „Не мораш то сам да изнесе, пријатељу. Ми смо овде.“En: "You don't have to carry this alone, my friend. We're here."Sr: Та ноћ је била прекретница.En: That night was a turning point.Sr: Уз подршку својих пријатеља, Милан је прихватио да прима помоћ.En: With the support of his friends, Milan accepted help.Sr: Доживео је нови почетак.En: He experienced a new beginning.Sr: Његова академска жеља није се смањила, већ је нашла ново значење кроз заједништво и прихватање рањивости.En: His academic ambition didn't wane but instead found new meaning through camaraderie and acceptance of vulnerability.Sr: Јесен је донела нову палету боја у његов живот, доказујући му да се стварна снага огледа у прихватању љубави и подршке ближњих.En: Autumn brought a new palette of colors into his life, proving to him that true strength lies in accepting the love and support of those close to you.Sr: И тако, иако је јесен полако уступала место зими, Милан је започињао нови поглавље са срцем пуним наде.En: And so, even though autumn slowly gave way to winter, Milan embarked on a new chapter with a heart full of hope. 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Andrea Grover has spent nearly thirty years championing artists who take risks. And right now, she's taking a few of her own. She's turned her dining room into an experimental performance space called the Ponderosa Lounge. She's started doing stand-up comedy in her fifties. And after ten years leading Guild Hall in East Hampton, she's thinking deeply about what creativity, community and leadership can mean when life changes in ways you could never have planned for. Andrea is a curator, writer and arts leader who founded the pioneering Aurora Picture Show in Houston, went on to curate ambitious projects including Radical Seafaring, and has spent her career making space for experimentation, play and what she calls the “head-scratchers”, the art you don't immediately understand but can't stop thinking about. Earlier this year, Andrea was diagnosed with ALS. We talk about what that diagnosis is teaching her about accepting help and love, why she's using comedy to process what's happening, what decades of working with artists have taught her about leadership, and why she believes creativity can bring people together when so much around us is pulling us apart. There is so much life in this conversation. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. KEY TAKEAWAYS Creative community can feel like finding your way back to the weird kid lunch table. A place where you're allowed to be fully yourself, to laugh, to be vulnerable, and to let other people help you when you can't do it all alone. Depth matters more than churn. When you commit to artists and audiences over time, you create the conditions for real trust, real risk, and real change.  Leadership in the arts isn't about control; it's about distributing power - trusting others to hold the work with you and letting them surprise you.   BEST MOMENTS “An extraordinary creative life really asks of us. Not that we control what happens next, but that we remain curious enough to meet it. To make something with what we have. To let other people in. To keep finding joy, play and connection.” “Accepting love, accepting help has been very healing …. this sickness is healing me. It's healing me of this relentless pursuit, a forward motion towards I don't know what.” “I love people who don't think like me.” “You can't just run a cultural institution on ideas. You actually have to know how to run a business and how to pay people.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.guildhall.org https://www.instagram.com/gentleridevan/ @guild_hall // @gentleridevan HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com ** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

JHIREE DAVIS-JONES; Healing Life's Pains, Self-Care, MentalHealth & Finding Purpose; Counselor; Live from New Jersey#realconversations #mentalhealth #CherryBlossomHe aling #counselor #stress #trauma #selfesteem CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THESPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMEET; JHIREE DAVIS-JONES. “Firstly, huge thanks to RachelleAnne & Maria Zsal from Influencer Press for this intro with JhireeDavis-Jones, also from New Jersey. If there are no preliminary Zoom sessionsbefore an interview, it's difficult to structure and figure out what to expect.Within the first precious minute of our Zoom, I knew Jhiree was very special. ALicensed Professional Counselor at Cherry Blossom Healing in Paramus (it's amust-listen to how the name arrived). Ten minutes later; Jhiree is brilliant,accomplished, caring, eloquent, and inspiring. Her journey from childhood tocounseling is the stuff they make movies about. Powerful. Emotional.Purposeful. This really is a must-interview to absorb. A counselor. I saidupfront that we the species, need counseling on so many levels. This is part ofJhiree. Stress and Life Changes. Healing from Difficult Experiences.Relationship and Family Concerns. Self-Esteem & Identity (I wish I'd knownJhiree way back). Behavioral and Daily Life Struggles. As I like to do at thispoint. Some words and thoughts from Jhiree. Her book, ‘My Current Past.' Life'sPain. Challenges in building a practice. Self-Care. Oprah. Asking for help.444. Addiction affects family. Say yes to yourself. Balancing counselor,business owner, wife, mother. Continuing quality mental health care. The bodygives signals. Enough said for now. There was much more. Jhiree was gracious.Perhaps a return chat. 444. AI and mental health. And her book. I like saying,“to be continued.” Calvin

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined once again by Albert Tomechko for a conversation about how deer hunting changes as life gets busier. Between work, kids, sports, family commitments, and everything else competing for time in the fall, the days of building an entire schedule around the perfect weather pattern or hunting every opportunity aren't always realistic. Mitchell and Albert talk about learning to adapt, communicating with family, making the most of limited opportunities, and recognizing how much unnecessary pressure hunters can put on themselves. Social media only adds to that pressure when it seems like everyone else is killing bigger bucks, hunting more states, and spending more time in the woods. But at some point, every hunter has to decide what success actually looks like for them.The conversation eventually turns toward the practical side of making limited hunting time count. Albert shares how he uses food, habitat, trail cameras, access, wind, and recent information to narrow down opportunities rather than forcing a hunt to happen the way he imagined it. Mitchell and Albert discuss learning from bad stand locations, improving access, knowing when a morning or evening hunt makes sense, and adapting when deer don't follow the plan. More than anything, this episode is a reminder that hunting doesn't have to look the same for everyone—or even remain the same throughout your own life. Whether success means a mature buck, a doe in the freezer, improving a property, sharing a recovery with family and friends, or simply finding a few quiet hours in the woods, the important part is making hunting fit the life you actually have. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're back.After taking the entire summer off, Cam and I finally sat down for another episode of The Better Life Podcast - and a LOT has changed.Cam moved his family back from Maui to Missouri.His flipping business has had one of its roughest years yet.I've had a difficult year in real estate too.So this episode is a pretty honest conversation about what happens when business doesn't keep going up and to the right - and how that changes the way you think about money, lifestyle, and financial freedom.In this episode:

Your story isn't finished yet. What happens when life suddenly becomes a story you never wanted to be part of? A cancer diagnosis, a painful experience, or an unexpected season can change the way you see everything that comes next. Even after the immediate crisis has passed, your mind can keep returning to the fear, uncertainty, and worst-case scenarios you learned to anticipate. In this episode, I'm joined by Harris III to talk about the stories we carry and how they shape the way we think, respond, and move through difficult seasons. Harris shares how his unusual career as a professional illusionist eventually led him to study the stories we believe about ourselves. We explore how painful experiences can become deeply rooted narratives, why reclaiming agency doesn't mean denying what happened, and how developing a redemptive perspective can help us relate differently to the hardest parts of our story. We also talk about the difference between worry and wonder. Harris explains why wonder isn't something we have to wait to experience and how intentionally creating moments of awe, curiosity, and possibility can help us imagine that our story may unfold differently than we fear. Because you may not get to choose every chapter that enters your life. But that doesn't mean fear gets to write the rest of your story.   LINKS Guest Links: Website: harrisiii.com Linktree: @harrisiii Instagram: @harrisiii LinkedIn: Harris III Facebook: Harris, III   Recommended Tools & Resources: Start With Wow Harris's upcoming book explores why we've become so focused on knowing how everything works and what can happen when we make more room for wonder, curiosity, creativity, and possibility. Learn more about the book, available bonuses, and ordering options: startwithwow.com   Hospital Essentials Checklist A practical guide for families preparing for inpatient hospital stays, including recommended foods, comfort items, and simple ways to create a more healing environment. https://yourthriveformula.com/hospital-essentials   Fullscript (Practitioner-Grade Supplements) If you're looking for high-quality, practitioner-grade supplements to support your health, Season has created a hand-curated Fullscript dispensary with the exact products she trusts and uses in practice. You'll also receive 15% off your first order plus 5% off for life as a podcast listener. https://bit.ly/seasonsfullscript   LumeBox Red Light Therapy Red light therapy is one of my favorite complementary tools to support healing, reduce inflammation, encourage cellular repair, and promote recovery during and after treatment.   Free Protocol Guide https://yourthriveformula.com/free-protocol-guide   LumeBox Device https://bit.ly/seasonjohnsonlume Use code SEASONJOHNSON to save $260.   Community & Support: Join Thrive Through Cancer Community: https://biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-through-cancer  Thrive Beyond Cancer Program: https://biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-beyond-cancer Learn More About Biodynamic Wellness: https://biodynamicwellness.com   Connect with Season: Website: seasonjohnson.com Follow along on Instagram: @seasonjohnson Follow Season on Facebook: Season Johnson

Have you ever looked around at your life and realized...every single thing changed at once?And everyone around you kept saying, "Congratulations! This is so exciting!"But quietly, in your own head, you were thinking..."Then why does this feel so hard?"Sameeee, let's talk about it

Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart dive into stories of resilience with guest Marcus Aurelius Anderson, the author of "Acta Non Verba." Unpacking the crucial theme of actions over words, Marcus shares his life-changing journey from military paratrooper to navigating paralysis, highlighting the power of gratitude and facing adversity. Learn how to flip life's challenges into opportunities and why everyday actions speak louder than intentions. This conversation blends personal insight with practical advice on embracing discomfort and transforming it into a catalyst for growth and change. Connect with Marcus at https://www.marcusaureliusanderson.com/ ---------- Connect with the hosts: •    Ben Kinney: https://www.BenKinney.com/ •    Bob Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/activebob •    Chad Hyams: https://ChadHyams.com/ •    Book one of our co-hosts for your next event: https://WinMakeGive.com/speakers/   More ways to connect: •    Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/winmakegive •     Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://WinMakeGive.com/sign-up •     Explore the Win Make Give Podcast Network: https://WinMakeGive.com/   Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network 00:00 Exploring Stoicism and Life Changes with Marcus Aurelius Anderson 04:48 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Failure in Entrepreneurship 06:43 Embracing a Legacy Through the Name Marcus Aurelius 08:59 Overcoming Adversity and Finding Gratitude in Life's Challenges 16:02 Finding Gratitude in Adversity and Genuine Challenges 20:06 Transforming Adversity into Opportunity Through Radical Gratitude 23:52 Embracing Adversity and Overcoming Hesitation in Life 28:05 Introducing Micro Adversities to Build Resilience in Children 30:26 Overcoming Inaction by Embracing Determined and Immediate Action 32:54 Marcus Aurelius Anderson Discusses Books and Kentucky Derby 34:51 Overcoming Adversity Through Immediate Action and Determination

Bill and Andy Bush open with a deceptively simple question: when was the last time you actually logged into your 401(k)? From there, they walk listeners through a practical, no-math check-up of everything worth reviewing the next time you pull up the app — your balance, your contribution rate, whether you're leaving match money on the table, Roth versus pre-tax, how you're actually invested, your rate of return, beneficiaries, and old accounts you may have left behind. Along the way they tackle the traps that quietly derail savers: settling for an auto-enrollment default, a 30-year-old sitting in a target-date fund built for someone already retired, checking your balance so often that you sabotage your own returns, and forgetting that beneficiary designations don't follow you when a plan changes record keepers. The brothers close with the "$487,000 question" — is it enough? — and a run of C-words (clarity, context, confidence, conviction) that turn a quick login into a real sense of where you stand. ⏱ Episode Timeline & Key Topics 00:10 – Welcome & the One Question Bill kicks off by asking Andy when he last logged into his 401(k). Andy's answer — last week, to check his year-to-date numbers and confirm his investments still fit — sets up the episode's theme. 01:00 – What This Episode Covers (No Math Required) The brothers lay out the plan: a walk-through of what to look for when you log in. Their suggestion to listeners — pull out your phone or laptop and follow along in real time. 01:23 – Most Logins Are Now Mobile More participants are checking balances on the app than ever. Fidelity reports a majority of logins now come from mobile, while Vanguard sits a bit lower — a reflection of how people manage money today. 01:46 – Start With Your Balance The first and most obvious thing to check. It's the number most people look at first, and it anchors everything else in the review. 01:55 – Check Your Contribution Rate A common trap: savers get excited, enroll when first eligible, then never revisit their elections. "Life happens," and the contribution rate they set years ago quietly becomes the rate they still have. 02:30 – Is Your Contribution Moving You Toward Your Goal? Andy encourages listeners to connect the contribution to the destination. If you've paid off a car loan or freed up cash, consider directing some of it into the plan. Also worth knowing: how often your plan lets you change contributions, which varies from quarterly to every pay period. 03:25 – Rules of Thumb: 50/30/20 and 10–15% The brothers revisit budgeting guidance — 50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings — and narrow it to the widely cited 10% to 15% of income aimed at retirement, including any employer match. 03:58 – Why 15%? The Math of a 40-Year Runway Andy explains the logic behind the T. Rowe Price 15% benchmark: contribute at that rate across a full working career and you reach 65 with real options. The habit of putting money in matters as much as how it's invested. 04:44 – Don't Settle for the Auto-Enrollment Default Many plans auto-enroll new hires at 3%, 4%, or 5%. That's a starting point someone else chose for you, not a decision you made — and it's rarely enough on its own. 05:18 – Auto-Escalation: Out of Sight, Out of Mind Some plans let you automatically bump your contribution 1% a year. It works precisely because it happens in the background, nudging your savings rate up without requiring willpower each year. 05:38 – Don't Assume the Match Is the Finish Line A classic match of 50% on the first 6% means a 6% deferral gets you a 3% employer contribution. Helpful, but the brothers are blunt: it's probably not enough to get you where you want to go. 06:36 – Roth vs. Pre-Tax There's tax favorability on both sides. Younger savers in lower brackets often lean pre-tax to stretch each dollar, while the Roth choice hinges on which end of your life you'd rather take the tax benefit. Roth has been available in 401(k)s for about two decades and is now offered by the vast majority of plans — and SECURE 2.0 now requires certain high earners' catch-up contributions to be Roth. 08:25 – What Are You Actually Invested In? Some participants set an allocation 10 or 15 years ago and never looked again. Whether that's a problem depends on your age and risk tolerance, because corrections happen — and a 10% drop feels very different on $50,000 than on $500,000. 09:22 – Don't Day-Trade Your 401(k) A 401(k) is a long-term vehicle, and most menus are built on mutual funds that price once a day. The brothers cite a striking pattern: participants who log in most often tend to see worse returns than those who set it and forget it. 10:40 – Target-Date Funds and Fitting the Allocation to You Target-date funds offer a single, age-appropriate option that rebalances over time. But allocations drift, and your mix has to fit you — not your brother or your coworker. Case in point: an audit that turned up a 30-year-old sitting in a Target 2020 fund. 11:51 – How Am I Doing? Rate of Return in Context A year-to-date return only means something alongside your time horizon and what you're invested in. A financial plan is the North Star, and record-keeper tools can show whether saving more or working one more year meaningfully moves the needle. 14:06 – Life Changes, Beneficiaries & a Free Tip Marriage, a new baby, a divorce, or a job change can all call for updates — especially beneficiaries. Bill's free tip: when a plan switches record keepers, beneficiary designations don't transfer, so go back in and re-name yours. 15:05 – Build a Review Habit Set a recurring reminder — a birthday, or July 1 as the year's midpoint — to check your beneficiaries and elections, the same way you'd schedule a routine doctor's visit. 16:32 – Old 401(k)s: Consolidate, Watch Fees, or Roll to an IRA Most plans allow roll-ins, and consolidating scattered accounts can simplify your life and reduce duplicated administrative fees. Alternatively, rolling old accounts into an IRA can open the door to guidance from a local advisor. 18:13 – The $487,000 Question: Is It Enough? Seeing a big balance prompts the real question. The answer depends on your age, your runway, and your spending. The math of retirement income is the easy part; the psychology of shifting from saving to spending after 40 years is the hard part. 20:36 – Clarity, Context, Confidence — and the Rest of the C-Words Andy ties it together: getting clear on where your 401(k) stands, in context with your other assets, builds the confidence to make changes. Bill and Andy stack on conviction, coach, and finally close. 22:16 – Recap & How to Reach the 401(k) Brothers A quick checklist recap — balance, contributions, match, Roth versus pre-tax, investments, beneficiaries, old accounts — before Bill and Andy sign off. Brothers, but not twins. ✅ Key Takeaways Quick Reference •             Actually log in — most participants set things once and forget them; a periodic login is the single easiest way to catch what's drifted •             Your balance is the start, not the whole story — check it first, then work through contributions, match, allocation, and beneficiaries •             Don't accept the auto-enrollment default — a 3% to 5% starting rate is a choice someone else made for you, and it's rarely enough •             Aim for 10% to 15% of income, match included — contribute at that rate over a career and you reach retirement with options •             Turn on auto-escalation if you can — a 1%-per-year bump works because it happens in the background •             Match is a floor, not a finish line — 50% of the first 6% is a good start, but usually won't fund the retirement you want on its own •             Roth vs. pre-tax is personal — younger, lower-bracket savers often favor pre-tax; the right answer depends on when you'd rather take the tax benefit, and you can do both •             Make your allocation fit you — a 30-year-old has no business in a Target 2020 fund; match risk to your age and time horizon •             Don't over-manage — 401(k)s are long-term, mostly-mutual-fund vehicles; frequent tinkering tends to hurt returns •             Beneficiaries don't transfer when record keepers change — re-name them any time your plan changes providers, and after major life events •             Consolidate old accounts — rolling scattered 401(k)s together simplifies your life and can cut duplicated fees, or roll to an IRA for advisor guidance •             Clarity creates confidence — knowing where you stand, in context with everything else, is what lets you make good decisions and stick with them

Better, Not Bitter: Jeff Johnston on Loss, Addiction, Grief & Finding PurposePart 1 of 2What happens when life takes someone you love—and then asks you to keep going?In Part 1 of this deeply personal two-part conversation, I sit down with Jeff Johnston, founder of Living Undeterred, for a conversation that goes far beyond addiction and mental health.Jeff knows devastating loss firsthand. After losing his 23-year-old son, Seth, to fentanyl poisoning, his life changed forever. Years later, he would experience another devastating loss with the death of his wife, Prudence, from alcoholism.It would be understandable for grief, anger, and bitterness to take over.But Jeff made a different choice.He chose “Better, Not Bitter.”In this episode, Jeff opens up about what that choice really means—and what it looks like when you're dealing with grief that doesn't simply disappear. We talk about addiction, fentanyl, mental health, the stigma surrounding substance abuse, the importance of asking for help, and the difficult question many people eventually face:How do you find a reason to keep moving forward when your world has been turned upside down?This isn't a conversation about having all the answers. It's about being honest about the questions.Jeff shares the experiences that ultimately led him to create Living Undeterred, a mission dedicated to helping people and communities confront addiction, mental health challenges, grief, and the human cost of silence.If you have ever experienced profound loss—or know someone who has—this conversation may hit differently.And this is only Part 1.Part 2 takes the conversation even deeper.

What happens when a country star with 20 number ones still cannot get his kids to eat one gram of protein?Sandy and JB welcome Thomas Rhett ahead of his Moody Center date, then dive into man-cave whiskey rooms, nine guitars on the wall, John Bonham worship, and a house running at Mach 10 with four girls and a new baby boy. Tricia lands her first big-celebrity question about tour-bus babies, and Thomas opens up about finishing a record, Life Changes almost getting cut, Die a Happy Man as the riot song, and Dolly Parton's legacy beyond the hits.If you love The JB and Sandy Show, subscribe, leave a review, and share this interview.

Hello my beautiful friends, today we're going to be talking about how life can change in the blink of an eye - I give some life updates, share some wisdom, and reflect on how life looked completely different from one week to another.  If you found this episode helpful, please share it with a friend

Whether we like it or not...life changes. On this episode I talk about how to handle these changes and how to make the most of it.Stories to Inspire are stories I share about my own personal life.  I use my stories to find the lessons, solutions, to move forward, and to live the best life I possibly can.  I hope to inspire you to look at the stories in your own life.  Affordable Coaching  Find me on Instagram Blank Page Girl Etsy Shop

On this episode, we welcome back Austin Hines, a TCK to Zambia and Mozambique. You'll hear him share about how our perspective impacts the choices we make. Austin shares his own experiences of learning how to see God's goodness even in challenging times. In his typical “coach” style, Austin will both encourage and challenge you to look to God, to control the two things within your control, and to learn to appreciate your current circumstances. There's a lot here to take in, sit with, and put into practice.What questions do you have about this episode? How can we help support you or your TCK? We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us HERE. HOSTS: Michelle Ellis, John Michael Caldwell, Nicole CaldwellSONG: Sunscreen by Vic DaviCONNECT WITH US: Instagram | Facebook | Email UsCHAPTERS:0:00 - 0:56 | Introduction0:56 - 3:40 | Getting to Know Austin3:40 - 10:52 | TCK Debate10:52 - 17:25 | Life Changes & New Perspectives17:25 - 23:47 | Practical Steps for "Stacking" Good Decisions23:47 - 26:13 | The Best Foundation for Decisions26:13 - 25:45 | Why Does Perspective Matter in Our Decisions?35:45 - 38:31 | The Two Things You Can Control38:31 - 40:57 | Embracing Loneliness as a Growth Opportunity40:57 - 42:06 | The Power of Scripture in Difficult Times42:06 - 46:34 | God's Timing: An Instant vs. Moments46:34 - 49:51 | Rough & Tough49:51 - 53:35 | ClosingSHOW NOTES:23:57, 25:53 | Acts 4:13- “When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.”41:05 | 2 Timothy 3:16-17 - “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”44:24 | Romans 8:28 - “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”47:50 | Nehemiah 8:10 -”…Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”KEY QUOTES:14:25 | “You've got to now start making decisions that are gonna help shape your perspective on this situation.”19:35 | “I'm having a perspective of thanksgiving in my mind and in my spirit for the day.”20:27 | “I can take my time in the Word and put that into practice when I'm trying to make either quick decisions or sound decisions.”36:02 | “There's really two things that we can really control: there's our attitude and our effort.”37:59 | “We're going to get out of it what we put into it.”38: 52 | “[Loneliness] can be challenging, but it can also be really incredible if we're able to have a better perspective on the season of loneliness that we're going through.”47:21 | “There's good things happening and you're part of it. Be excited about that.”Interested in partnering with John Michael & Nicole in prayer, one-time giving, or monthly giving? Do that HERE.COMMON TERMS:TCK - third culture kidMK - missionary kidLAC - Latin America Caribbean

What happens when life changes so dramatically that “getting back to normal” is no longer the goal?In this episode of The Many Faces of Cancer, Melissa sits down with healthcare professional, entrepreneur, advocate, speaker and cancer survivor Sarita Parikh, whose life changed dramatically after a devastating accident left her with a traumatic brain injury—only to be followed months later by a breast cancer diagnosis.Sarita shares the extraordinary story of navigating brain injury rehabilitation and cancer at the same time, including the cognitive and physical challenges that made even routine appointments difficult. She also talks about the unexpected way cancer forced her to confront something she hadn't yet had the capacity to process: just how much her life had changed.Their conversation moves beyond diagnosis and treatment into the much bigger question of what recovery is actually for.Sarita shares the philosophy behind her evolving work with Mind, Body, and Play Therapies and her concept of “life-first care”—an approach that asks not simply how we help someone recover, but how we help them build the capacity to participate in a meaningful life.Melissa and Sarita also explore the importance of play, joy, awe, rest and connection—and why making room for those things doesn't mean ignoring the grief, anger and loss that can accompany cancer and trauma.Sarita also shares how attending Epic Experience camp finally allowed her to recognize that she wasn't an “imposter” in the cancer community and begin processing her diagnosis. Even more unexpectedly, the experience of play, nature and connection seemed to help her rediscover something she had struggled to do since her brain injury: simply take a deep breath.This is a conversation about accepting that life may never look exactly as it once did—and discovering that a different life can still be meaningful, joyful and very much worth living.In this episode:Surviving a traumatic brain injury and cancer in the same yearNavigating cancer treatment with significant cognitive limitationsThe grief of losing the life you expectedWhy recovery shouldn't only be about “getting better”Sarita's concept of life-first careBuilding capacity while also honoring the need for restWhy adults need play just as much as children doMaking room for grief, rage, joy and awe at the same timeFeeling like an imposter in the cancer communityThe unexpected impact of Epic ExperienceFinding your people—and allowing others to help carry the loadSarita's message: Feel it all. Feel the fear, rage and grief—but don't try to carry it all alone. Find the people who can walk alongside you.Resources:Sarita's website: www.mbptherapies.comSarita's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowandgather/, https://www.instagram.com/mindbodyplaytherapies/Sarita's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glowandgather, https://www.facebook.com/mindbodyplaytherapiesSarita's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarita-parikh-glowandgather/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/mind-body-play-therapies/ Follow:Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/My website: https://melissagrosboll.comEmail me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com

I'M OUT — The Misogi MethodWhat if the most courageous thing you can do is finally say, “I'm out”?Welcome to I'm Out, a powerful three-part series fromThe Misogi Method about the courage to leave relationships, marriages, careers, identities, and lives that no longer fit—and the extraordinary journey of starting over.This isn't a podcast telling you to leave your relationship.It's about something deeper: how do you know when it's time to go, why do we stay when we already know, and what happens when you finally choose yourself?We'll explore the psychology of breakups and divorce, relationship decision-making, fear, ambivalence, identity, personal growth, reinvention, and the science of what happens to our happiness and sense of self when we make a life-changing decision.Because sometimes we're not confused.We're afraid.And there's a difference.The Misogi Method is about taking on the challenge that forces you to become someone new.Sometimes that challenge is physical.Sometimes it's emotional.And sometimes your greatest Misogi is having the courage to walk away from the life you thought you were supposed to live.I'm Out.She's Out.He's Out.They're Out.This is the beginning.What if the life you're looking for is waiting on the other side of the decision you're afraid to make?  Welcome to I'm Out!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-misogi-method-experience-a-new-comfort-zone--2910681/support.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Finding Freedom: Bram's Journey to Embrace Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-08-28-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De vroege ochtendzon scheen door de glazen gevel van Rotterdam Centraal.En: The early morning sun shone through the glass façade of Rotterdam Centraal.Nl: Reizigers liepen gehaast voorbij, koffers rammelend over de stenen vloer.En: Travelers hurried by, suitcases rattling over the stone floor.Nl: Bram stond stil midden in de hal.En: Bram stood still in the middle of the hall.Nl: Zijn hart klopte in zijn keel, maar niet van de haast.En: His heart pounded in his throat, but not from haste.Nl: Het was een ander soort spanning.En: It was a different kind of tension.Nl: De station was groots en modern, net als de ontwerpen waar hij altijd van droomde.En: The station was grand and modern, just like the designs he always dreamed of.Nl: Toch voelde hij zich vast in zijn huidige leven.En: Yet he felt stuck in his current life.Nl: Eva en Sander hadden hem uitgenodigd voor een weekend weg.En: Eva and Sander had invited him for a weekend getaway.Nl: "Even je gedachten verzetten," had Eva gezegd met een bemoedigende glimlach.En: "Just to clear your mind," Eva had said with an encouraging smile.Nl: Bram had toegezegd, hopend dat de trip hem zou helpen beslissen over de baan in het buitenland.En: Bram had agreed, hoping the trip would help him decide about the job abroad.Nl: Ze stonden bij spoor 9, omringd door mensen die lachten en praatten.En: They stood at track 9, surrounded by people laughing and chatting.Nl: "Het wordt leuk," zei Sander opgewekt.En: "It will be fun," Sander said cheerfully.Nl: "Een frisse omgeving doet wonderen voor je creativiteit."En: "A fresh environment works wonders for your creativity."Nl: Bram knikte, al twijfelde hij nog steeds.En: Bram nodded, though he still had doubts.Nl: De trein arriveerde en zij stapten in.En: The train arrived, and they boarded.Nl: Terwijl de stad langzaam verdween, dwaalden Bram's gedachten af naar De Rotterdam.En: As the city slowly disappeared, Bram's thoughts drifted to De Rotterdam.Nl: Het gebouw was zijn favoriete in de stad, een meesterwerk van moderne architectuur.En: The building was his favorite in the city, a masterpiece of modern architecture.Nl: Misschien zou een bezoek daar zijn hoofd helder maken.En: Maybe a visit there would clear his mind.Nl: In het noorden van de stad, vlakbij de Maas, stond De Rotterdam trots.En: In the northern part of the city, near the Maas, De Rotterdam stood proudly.Nl: Bram besloot er naar toe te gaan voordat hun weekend officieel begon.En: Bram decided to go there before their weekend officially began.Nl: Hij naam de lift naar de bovenste verdieping.En: He took the elevator to the top floor.Nl: Het uitzicht was adembenemend.En: The view was breathtaking.Nl: De stad strekte zich voor hem uit, een zee van mogelijkheden.En: The city stretched out before him, a sea of possibilities.Nl: Hij voelde een rustige zekerheid neerdalen.En: He felt a calm certainty descend.Nl: Hier, op deze hoge plek, realiseerde Bram zich dat verandering noodzakelijk is.En: Here, from this high place, Bram realized that change is necessary.Nl: Soms moet je onbekende wegen bewandelen om jezelf te vinden.En: Sometimes you have to tread unknown paths to find yourself.Nl: Terug in de trein, op weg naar hun weekendbestemming, keek Bram naar Eva en Sander.En: Back on the train, on the way to their weekend destination, Bram looked at Eva and Sander.Nl: "Ik neem de baan," zei hij plotseling.En: "I'm taking the job," he said suddenly.Nl: Hun ogen glinsterden van vreugde.En: Their eyes sparkled with joy.Nl: "Je gaat het geweldig doen," verzekerde Eva hem.En: "You're going to do great," Eva assured him.Nl: Die nacht in de trein, in het zachte licht van de zomeravond, voelde Bram zich eindelijk vrij.En: That night on the train, in the soft light of the summer evening, Bram finally felt free.Nl: Hij was klaar voor een frisse start.En: He was ready for a fresh start.Nl: Eindelijk had hij de moed gevonden om zijn dromen te volgen.En: At last, he had found the courage to follow his dreams.Nl: De trein reed verder de nacht in, in de richting van nieuwe avonturen en kansen.En: The train moved further into the night, heading towards new adventures and opportunities.Nl: Bram keek uit het raam.En: Bram looked out the window.Nl: Hij glimlachte.En: He smiled.Nl: De toekomst begon nu.En: The future began now. Vocabulary Words:façade: gevelmodern: moderngrand: grootshurry: haastheart: harttension: spanningdesigns: ontwerpenstuck: vastgetaway: weekend wegencouraging: bemoedigendeclear: heldercreativity: creativiteitdrifted: dwaaldenmasterpiece: meesterwerkarchitecture: architectuurbreathtaking: adembenemendpossibilities: mogelijkhedencertainty: zekerheidunknown: onbekendepaths: wegencourage: moedfollow: volgenadventures: avonturenopportunities: kansensmiled: glimlachtefuture: toekomstsparkled: glinsterdenfreedom: vrijcalm: rustigeenvironment: omgeving

We're back! After some time away, Nick and Janelle are finally back behind the microphones for a new episode of Beyond the Vow.A lot has happened over the past six months, and in this episode we're catching you up on life, Janelle's job change, what's been happening at church, our journey through foster care training, and more.We also talk about where Beyond the Vow has been—and where we're going from here. This isn't just a one-time update. We're looking forward to getting back to making more episodes in the near future!So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and catch up with us. We've missed this—and we're glad to be back.

Just a loose idea...Bring a ladder and your incendiaries, it's time to plan a heist! Wait, what are those explosions in the sky?!

A change in your circumstances does not mean you have lost progress. In this episode, I explore why it can feel as though you've gone backwards when your life changes, and how much of that judgement comes from ideas about success and progress that we have absorbed from society.     I look at the expectations you may be using to judge where you are in life and what happens when your circumstances no longer fit the timeline you thought they would. I also explore the difference between the facts of what has changed and the meaning you attach to those changes, including what you might be making them mean about you.     This episode will help you question your assumptions about what moving forwards is supposed to look like. You'll be invited to consider whose definition of success you are using, separate circumstance from interpretation, and make room for the possibility that different does not have to mean worse. Sometimes, even going backwards can be exactly what is needed.                                                           Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/294                   Join us in the Powerful membership, or join the waitlist: https://maisiehill.com/powerful

A couple episodes ago during quick news we mentioned the GoFundMe to help lessen the financial impact of Kris Rugloski participating in a endurance horse race in Mongolia! We followed along with her multi-day adventure from her Instagram stories and Mike reached out about potentially having her on the show to talk about the Mongol Derby as well as some other big life changes! We discuss some life changes like earning her degree, ending a long term babysitting job, and getting engaged as well as her background with horses, her adventure in Mongolia, her upcoming move, and much more! Be sure to follow her on social media and consider supporting the GoFundMe because it looks like it is still up! Start – 7:52 – Intro 7:52 – 10:24 – Quick News 10:24 – 11:03 – Content Preface 11:03 – 1:26:49 - Kris Rugloski Interview 1:26:49 – End – Outro Next weekend we will hopefully be something else that interests Katelyn or myself! ____ News Stories: Meme of Week Badass of the Week: Miguel Ferreira- Pinto Leonski Memorial Wave First Double Amputee to Finish Leadville 100 World Obstacle's OCR World Championships 3K Podiums World Obstacle's OCR World Championship Standard Podiums Japanese Car Secret Link Mushroom Festival Secret Link Epic Catch Secret Link Cat Sounds Secret Link Pirate Brita Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 247. OCR World Championships 3K with Elites! 248. OCR World Championships 15K with Elites! 280. Kris Rugloski on Hyrox World Championships and Spartan Big Bear! 300. OCR World Championships 15K with Elites and Vendors! (with Live Intro/Outro and Shoutout Compilation!) 308. World's Toughest Mudder with Mark Gaudet and First Woman to Hit 100 Miles Kris Rugloski! 342. Spartan Poconos 3K Audio and Interviews with Elites! 345. Kris Rugloski on Winning The Grit Games! 358. World's Toughest Mudder 2023 (Part 1: Community Dinner and Race Day Interviews) ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, Robert Landman, Shell Luccketta Jules Estes, and Alan "Muddy Duck" Moore. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

What if binge eating isn't a willpower problem at all? Dr. Marianne welcomes back nutritionist and eating disorder specialist Marcelle Rose @marcellerosenutrition, author of The Binge Freedom Method, for a conversation about binge eating recovery without dieting. Marcelle works with people experiencing binge eating, bulimia, restrictive eating, and emotional eating, and her approach looks beyond food to understand what may actually be driving these patterns. What You'll Learn Dr. Marianne and Marcelle discuss why dieting and restriction can fuel binge eating, how sleep and physiology can affect hunger and cravings, and why reducing shame matters in binge eating recovery. They also talk about body image, weight stigma, emotional regulation, and rebuilding trust with food and your body. Marcelle shares the four pillars of The Binge Freedom Method: Nourish, Balance, Think, and Feel. Her framework incorporates nutrition, physiology, thoughts and beliefs, emotions, and body image rather than treating binge eating as simply a problem of self-control. Check out a free chapter of the book HERE! ADHD and Binge Eating A major focus of the conversation is the connection between ADHD and binge eating. ADHD can make eating consistently difficult, especially when executive functioning challenges, distraction, overwhelm, or hyperfocus interfere with recognizing hunger and stopping to eat. Marcelle and Dr. Marianne discuss practical ADHD-friendly strategies such as simplifying meals, eating familiar foods, using reminders, creating flexible routines, and reducing the cognitive load around breakfast and meal planning. They also discuss why support and accommodations can matter more than rigid expectations when neurodivergent people struggle to eat regularly. Binge Eating, Body Image, and Food Freedom Recovery involves more than stopping binge eating. Marcelle shares how clients can gradually move away from self-blame, chronic dieting, and the belief that they simply need more willpower. You'll also hear about body image healing, weight stigma, diet culture, regular eating, self-compassion, and what it can look like when food finally takes up less space in your mind. If you struggle with binge eating disorder, emotional eating, ADHD and binge eating, the binge-restrict cycle, chronic dieting, or body image, this conversation offers a compassionate alternative to another diet. Related Episodes With Marcelle Rose Disordered Eating in Midlife: Stress, Life Changes, & Perimenopause on Apple & Spotify. WTF Is Happening to My Body?! Gut Health & Midlife Unpacked on Apple & Spotify. Related Episodes on Binge Eating, ADHD, Bulimia ADHD & Bulimia: Dopamine, Impulsivity, & the Hidden Link to Binge Eating With Kirsten Book, PMHNP-BC on Apple and Spotify. Why Eating Feels So Chaotic With ADHD: Binge Eating, Bulimia, & Executive Function Challenges on Apple and Spotify. Connect With Dr. Marianne Looking for support with an eating disorder or a difficult relationship with food? Dr. Marianne Miller is an eating disorder therapist specializing in ARFID, binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, and neurodivergent-affirming eating disorder care. Visit DrMarianneMiller.com to learn more about working with Dr. Marianne, her ARFID & Selective Eating course, and other resources. Listen to more episodes of Dr. Marianne-Land for conversations about eating disorder recovery, ADHD, autism, ARFID, binge eating, body image, and neurodivergent-affirming care.

Life doesn't come with a roadmap. And sometimes change comes whether we're ready for it or not.Linda Fogg-Phillips, M.S., is a behavior-change expert, author, and co-founder of the Tiny Habits Academy, where she works alongside her brother, Dr. BJ Fogg, creator of the Tiny Habits method. But Linda's understanding of change isn't just professional. It's deeply personal.In this encore episode of Stories of Change, Linda shares how she learned to navigate those changes and find a way forward—one small step at a time.Over a period of years, she faced the loss of her son, the collapse of her family's home-building business, bankruptcy, and her husband's battle with early-onset Alzheimer's.We also talk about Tiny Habits, Linda's idea of “Pearl Habits,” and how reframing difficult moments can help us respond differently to the changes we didn't choose.   You can find out more about Pearl Habits here. In this episode:Navigating loss and unexpected changeWhy small steps can make a differenceMoving from “Why me?” to “What can I learn?”Using Pearl Habits to reframe difficult momentsThe importance of celebration Please follow along for real stories, take away a little wisdom and maybe find something that helps you figure out what's next.   

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Delayed Train, New Beginnings: An Unexpected Stockholm Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-08-22-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en het sommardag på Stockholm Centralstation.En: It was a hot summer day at Stockholm Central Station.Sv: Resenärer susade förbi i en ström av rörelse.En: Travelers rushed by in a stream of movement.Sv: Henrik stod i hallen, omgiven av människor, och kände sig ensam mitt i folkmassan.En: Henrik stood in the hall, surrounded by people, and felt lonely in the middle of the crowd.Sv: Han var på väg hem efter en lång dag på kontoret.En: He was on his way home after a long day at the office.Sv: Henrik bar alltid sin laptopväska med omsorg.En: Henrik always carried his laptop bag with care.Sv: Hans ögon speglade trötthet, men också en gnista av något mer.En: His eyes reflected tiredness, but also a spark of something more.Sv: Längtan efter äventyr som alltid sköts upp.En: A longing for adventure that was always postponed.Sv: Idag, tänkte han, skulle inte bli annorlunda.En: Today, he thought, would be no different.Sv: Men just då kom ett meddelande över högtalaren.En: But just then, an announcement came over the loudspeaker.Sv: "Tåg till Uppsala försenat i två timmar."En: "Train to Uppsala delayed by two hours."Sv: En suck flög genom hallen.En: A sigh flew through the hall.Sv: Henrik suckade också.En: Henrik sighed as well.Sv: Han såg sig omkring.En: He looked around.Sv: Oskar, en gammal kollega, vinkade glatt från en bänk.En: Oskar, an old colleague, waved happily from a bench.Sv: Men det var Elin, en kvinna med ryggsäck och färgglad sjal, som fångade hans intresse.En: But it was Elin, a woman with a backpack and a colorful scarf, who caught his interest.Sv: Elin satt där och log, hennes böcker spridda över bänken.En: Elin sat there smiling, her books scattered over the bench.Sv: Hon såg ut att njuta av varje sekund av väntan.En: She seemed to enjoy every second of waiting.Sv: Henrik tvekade, men hans fötter rörde sig nästan av sig själva.En: Henrik hesitated, but his feet moved almost on their own.Sv: Han närmade sig Elin och började prata.En: He approached Elin and started to talk.Sv: "Hej, också strandad?"En: "Hi, also stranded?"Sv: sa han försiktigt.En: he said cautiously.Sv: "Ja," svarade Elin med en värme i rösten, "men det är ibland de bästa stunderna.En: "Yes," replied Elin with warmth in her voice, "but sometimes those are the best moments.Sv: Man vet aldrig vem man möter."En: You never know who you might meet."Sv: De talade om hennes resor: Sydamerika, Asien och små äventyr i Sverige.En: They talked about her travels: South America, Asia, and small adventures in Sweden.Sv: Henrik lyssnade fascinerat.En: Henrik listened fascinated.Sv: Hon delade sina berättelser med sådan glädje att Henrik, för ett ögonblick, glömde all rutin och trötthet.En: She shared her stories with such joy that Henrik, for a moment, forgot all routine and tiredness.Sv: Sedan sa Elin de oväntade orden, "Kom ut med mig ikväll.En: Then Elin said the unexpected words, "Come out with me tonight.Sv: Vi kan utforska Stockholm tillsammans.En: We can explore Stockholm together.Sv: Det finns en magisk plats vid vattnet du måste se."En: There's a magical place by the water you have to see."Sv: Henrik tvekade.En: Henrik hesitated.Sv: Hans praktiska sida protesterade.En: His practical side protested.Sv: "Jag har redan planer," mumlade han först.En: "I already have plans," he mumbled at first.Sv: Men medan de fortsatte att prata kände han hur en del av honom växte modigare.En: But as they continued to talk, he felt a part of him growing bolder.Sv: Kanske var det dags att bryta mönstret.En: Maybe it was time to break the pattern.Sv: När hans tåg blev ombokat och slutligen annonserades, hade han redan bestämt sig.En: When his train was rescheduled and finally announced, he had already made up his mind.Sv: "Varför inte?"En: "Why not?"Sv: sa han till Elin, med ett leende som speglade hennes egen iver.En: he said to Elin, with a smile that mirrored her own eagerness.Sv: De två lämnade stationen.En: The two left the station.Sv: Henrik kände en befriande känsla när han gick vid sidan av Elin, nedför Stockholms fullsatta gator, mot nya äventyr.En: Henrik felt a liberating sensation as he walked beside Elin, down Stockholm's crowded streets, toward new adventures.Sv: För när tåg försenas, kan livet ta en oväntad vändning.En: For when trains are delayed, life can take an unexpected turn.Sv: På kvällen, när de stod vid vattnet och såg solen gå ner, släppte Henrik sitt strikta schema för en stund.En: In the evening, as they stood by the water watching the sun set, Henrik let go of his strict schedule for a moment.Sv: Han tog in ögonblicket, belåten med sitt beslut.En: He embraced the moment, satisfied with his decision.Sv: För första gången på länge kände han att han verkligen levde.En: For the first time in a long while, he felt that he was truly living.Sv: Och så, började Henrik upptäcka balansen mellan arbete och lek, ansvar och frihet.En: And so, Henrik began to discover the balance between work and play, responsibility and freedom.Sv: Hans resa hade just börjat, tack vare en otippad vän och ett försenat tåg.En: His journey had just begun, thanks to an unexpected friend and a delayed train. Vocabulary Words:stream: strömsurrounded: omgivenlonging: längtanpostponed: skjuts upploudspeaker: högtalarendelay: försenatsigh: suckcautiously: försiktigtstranded: strandadwarmth: värmefascinated: fascineratroutine: rutinunexpected: oväntadehesitated: tvekadeprotested: protesteraderescheduled: ombokatliberating: befriandesensation: känslaembraced: tog insatisfied: belåtenresponsibility: ansvarfreedom: frihetstream: strömmovement: rörelsecrowded: fullsattaadventure: äventyrcolorful: färggladscarf: sjalscattered: spriddaexplore: utforska

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Send us Fan MailOne minute you are sitting at home watching a show, and the next you feel something that should not be there. That is how Darrel's story starts: a lump under his arm, a biopsy, a pathology report, and the word nobody wants to hear. The diagnosis becomes stage four cancer, and yet what stands out most is not denial or bravado, but a steady, clear peace in his voice that makes you stop and listen.We talk candidly about what goes through your mind when life suddenly splits into “before the news” and “after the news.” Darryl  shares why Proverbs 3:5 becomes more than a verse when you are staring at scans and waiting on answers: trusting the Lord with all your heart while admitting you do not understand the path ahead. We also dig into a practical, grounded approach to Christian faith during cancer treatment: valuing doctors, praying for their wisdom, and letting faith and medical care work side by side rather than competing.This conversation is also about community and perspective. Daryl describes classmates, churches, family, and friends surrounding him with prayer, and how that support changes the weight of the waiting. We wrestle with bigger questions too: what are you building your life on, what happens when the phone call eventually comes for all of us, and what it looks like to find peace in uncertainty while the story is still being written.If you need hope after a hard diagnosis or you love someone who does, listen through to the closing challenge and share it with a friend. Subscribe, leave a review, and pass this along to someone who needs to hear they are not walking through the storm alone.Support the showThank you for listening! Please help us by sharing this podcast with your friends and telling someone about what Jesus has done for you. If you would like to share your story, visit our website https://thepromoter.org/

Episode 245Money is one of the hardest things for women to talk about — and Tricia Daniel understands why better than most. She's an MBA and a third-generation financial professional with three decades in corporate finance, and she has still had to start over: after divorce (twice), after being laid off with no backup plan and two young sons, and most recently as a caregiver — just 35 days after her wedding, her husband injured his spine and lost his job. Life really can change in an instant.That's exactly why she founded the Starting Over Wealth Network. We talk about the war-room morning the name came to her, why so many women were never invited into money conversations, how her financial-planner dad started teaching her at the breakfast table when she was three, and what it looks like to intertwine faith and money — I'm still thinking about "money is just a resource that comes from the Source." Tricia is also speaking at the Gather & Grow Retreat on September 18, so this conversation is a preview of what she'll bring to the room.Connect with Tricia: triciadaniel.com — free downloads, her classes, and her six-week Starting Over program (virtual, wherever you are). Her show, Starting Over Wealth: The Podcast, is wherever you listen.Today's sponsors: Five Star Painting of Tulsa (fivestarpainting.com/tulsa) and World Travel Services (worldtraveltoday.com).Chapters:0:00 Coming up0:40 Sharing Passion & Purpose0:57 Welcome: meet Tricia Daniel1:47 Starting over — twice: Tricia's story3:58 A word from our sponsor4:51 The Starting Over Wealth Network: the war-room download8:54 Why women avoid money conversations13:22 Starting Over Wealth: The Podcast15:07 Sponsor: World Travel Services16:04 Intertwining faith and money18:47 How to work with Tricia20:22 Rapid fire23:30 Gather & Grow Retreat — September 1825:21 Until next timeABOUT NANCYNancy Moore is the host of Sharing Passion and Purpose, a weekly podcast offering career and creative inspiration to help you build a purpose-filled life — pursuing a career with passion, tapping into your creative potential, and building on your best resource: yourself.ABOUT TRICIA DANIELTricia Daniel is the founder of the Starting Over Wealth Network, a financial empowerment speaker, and a third-generation financial professional with three decades of experience in accounting and corporate finance. Through her own journey of rebuilding after life's unexpected challenges, she helps women release financial shame, build confidence, and create lasting financial legacies rooted in faith and purpose. Learn more at triciadaniel.com.CONNECT & GO DEEPERJoin Nancy's free community: https://www.skool.com/sharingpassionandpurposePodcast website: https://sharingpassionandpurpose.comWork with Nancy: https://nancymoore.coGather & Grow Retreat (Sept 18, Tulsa): https://nancymoore.co/events

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Ferragosto Family Revelations: Love, Truth, and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-08-18-07-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole splendeva alto sopra la Costiera Amalfitana.En: The sun shone high above the Costiera Amalfitana.It: Le onde del mare si infrangevano dolcemente sui sassi, creando un suono rilassante e musicale.En: The sea waves gently crashed onto the rocks, creating a relaxing and musical sound.It: I tavoli erano decorati con tovaglie bianche e mazzi di fiori colorati.En: The tables were decorated with white tablecloths and colorful bouquets of flowers.It: Il profumo del mare si mescolava con quello dei limoni, tipici di questa terra.En: The scent of the sea mixed with that of the lemons, typical of this land.It: Matteo e Giulia si trovavano tra amici e parenti, tutti riuniti per il matrimonio della cugina di Matteo, Claudia.En: Matteo and Giulia were among friends and family, all gathered for the wedding of Matteo's cousin, Claudia.It: Era Ferragosto, un giorno perfetto per celebrare l'amore e la famiglia.En: It was Ferragosto, a perfect day to celebrate love and family.It: Matteo osservava tutto con tranquillità.En: Matteo observed everything calmly.It: Era abituato a mantenere la calma, evitando i conflitti.En: He was used to staying calm, avoiding conflicts.It: Ma quel giorno, l'atmosfera era un po' tesa.En: But that day, the atmosphere was a bit tense.It: Un malinteso tra gli zii aveva creato scompiglio.En: A misunderstanding between the uncles had caused some chaos.It: Dall'altro lato, Giulia sorrideva e conversava con tutti, nascondendo una certa malinconia dentro di sé.En: On the other side, Giulia smiled and chatted with everyone, hiding a certain melancholy inside her.It: Pensava al suo futuro, a una nuova avventura all'estero.En: She thought about her future, about a new adventure abroad.It: Aveva bisogno di chiarezza, soprattutto con Matteo.En: She needed clarity, especially with Matteo.It: Durante la cena, il sole iniziò a tramontare, tingendo il cielo di arancione e rosa.En: During dinner, the sun began to set, coloring the sky orange and pink.It: Gli ospiti erano allegri, ma Matteo sentiva crescere l'angoscia.En: The guests were cheerful, but Matteo felt anguish growing.It: Doveva decidere se parlare apertamente e risolvere il malinteso.En: He needed to decide whether to speak openly and resolve the misunderstanding.It: Finalmente, si alzò, il cuore battente.En: Finally, he stood up, his heart pounding.It: "Famiglia," disse chiaramente, "devo dire qualcosa.En: "Family," he said clearly, "I have something to say.It: C'è stata una confusione.En: There has been a misunderstanding.It: Parliamone apertamente."En: Let's talk about it openly."It: Giulia lo guardò con occhi sorpresi.En: Giulia looked at him with surprised eyes.It: Matteo proseguì, spiegando la sua versione dei fatti.En: Matteo continued, explaining his version of the events.It: La tensione tra i familiari iniziò a sciogliersi.En: The tension among the relatives began to dissolve.It: Le parole di Matteo portarono alla luce verità nascoste, ma calmarono gli animi.En: Matteo's words brought hidden truths to light, but calmed the spirits.It: Poi fu il turno di Giulia.En: Then it was Giulia's turn.It: Si alzò, tenendo il bicchiere in mano.En: She stood up, holding her glass in hand.It: Il suo sguardo incontrò quello di Matteo.En: Her gaze met Matteo's.It: "Ho qualcosa di importante da dire," cominciò, la voce leggermente tremante.En: "I have something important to say," she began, her voice slightly trembling.It: "Presto partirò per un'opportunità all'estero.En: "Soon I will leave for an opportunity abroad.It: Desidero la vostra felicità e il vostro supporto in questa nuova fase della mia vita."En: I wish for your happiness and your support in this new phase of my life."It: Gli invitati rimasero in silenzio per un momento, poi arrivarono gli applausi.En: The guests remained silent for a moment, then applause erupted.It: Alcuni sguardi furono tristi, ma pieni d'amore.En: Some glances were sad, but full of love.It: Dopo il discorso, Matteo e Giulia si incontrarono sotto il cielo stellato.En: After the speech, Matteo and Giulia met under the starry sky.It: "Grazie per la tua sincerità," disse Matteo.En: "Thank you for your sincerity," Matteo said.It: "Hai reso questo giorno ancora più speciale."En: "You made this day even more special."It: "Grazie a te," rispose Giulia.En: "Thank you," Giulia replied.It: "Siamo più vicini così."En: "We are closer this way."It: La festa continuò con musica e risate.En: The party continued with music and laughter.It: Sotto il cielo della Costiera Amalfitana, Matteo e Giulia avevano trovato il coraggio di essere sinceri.En: Under the sky of the Costiera Amalfitana, Matteo and Giulia had found the courage to be honest.It: La famiglia era più unita e il futuro sembrava promettente.En: The family was more united, and the future seemed promising.It: La notte si riempì di felicità e nuove possibilità.En: The night was filled with happiness and new possibilities.It: E mentre i fuochi d'artificio illuminavano il cielo, Matteo e Giulia si resero conto che la verità era il dono più grande che potessero offrire a se stessi e a chi amavano.En: And as the fireworks lit up the sky, Matteo and Giulia realized that the truth was the greatest gift they could offer themselves and those they loved. Vocabulary Words:the wave: l'ondathe rock: la rocciato crash: infrangersithe tablecloth: la tovagliathe bouquet: il mazzothe scent: il profumothe misunderstanding: il malintesoto gather: riunirsithe cousin: il cugino/la cuginato observe: osservarecalmly: con tranquillitàthe atmosphere: l'atmosferato hide: nasconderethe melancholy: la malinconiato tremble: tremarethe gaze: lo sguardothe uncle: lo ziothe chaos: lo scompigliothe clarity: la chiarezzathe anguish: l'angosciathe opportunity: l'opportunitàto resolve: risolvereto explain: spiegarecheerful: allegrothe truth: la veritàthe spirit: l'animothe tension: la tensioneto dissolve: sciogliersithe speech: il discorsothe applause: l'applauso

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Promise in Shinjuku Gyoen: Friendship's Next Chapter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-08-18-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 静かな午後の光が、新宿御苑の緑豊かな風景を照らします。En: The quiet afternoon light illuminates the lush greenery of Shinjuku Gyoen.Ja: 夏の終わりを感じさせる暖かい風が、木々の間を穏やかに吹き抜けます。En: A warm breeze, hinting at the end of summer, gently passes through the trees.Ja: さとし、えみこ、そしてりくの三人は入園口をくぐります。En: Satoshi, Emiko, and Riku pass through the entrance gate.Ja: その日はお盆祭りの期間中で、普段の東京都心とは違い、ここはのんびりとした時間が流れています。En: During this time, it's the period of the Obon festival, and unlike the usual hustle of downtown Tokyo, a leisurely time flows here.Ja: さとしはバッグを持ち、軽やかな足取りで二人を先導します。En: Satoshi carries a bag and, with a light step, leads the other two.Ja: えみこは空を見上げて、夏の青さにうっとり。En: Emiko looks up at the sky, enchanted by the summer's blue.Ja: りくはスマートフォンで地図を見ながら、次の大学生活の計画を思い巡らせています。En: Riku, with his smartphone map in hand, reflects on plans for his upcoming university life.Ja: 「ここ、最高の場所だね」と、えみこが嬉しそうに言います。広大な芝生にピクニックマットを広げます。En: "This is the best place," Emiko says happily as she spreads out a picnic mat on the vast lawn.Ja: その様子を見ていたさとしは、友情がこれからどうなるのかに心を奪われながら、決意を新たにします。En: Watching them, Satoshi is captivated by thoughts of what their friendship might become and makes a fresh resolution.Ja: 遅い昼食を楽しみながら、さとしは覚悟を決めます。En: As they enjoy a late lunch, Satoshi makes up his mind.Ja: 「ねえ、みんな、聞いてほしいことがあるんだ」と彼は切り出します。En: "Hey, everyone, there's something I want to tell you," he begins.Ja: 彼の声は少し震えていますが、感情を素直に伝えることが大切だと信じています。En: His voice trembles slightly, but he believes it's important to express his feelings honestly.Ja: えみことりくは顔を見合わせ、静かに彼をうながします。En: Emiko and Riku exchange glances and quietly encourage him to continue.Ja: 「僕たち、これから道が別々になるけれど、友達でい続けようね。どんなに離れていても」と、彼は言います。En: "Even though we might go different ways from now on, let's remain friends. No matter how far apart we may be," he says.Ja: その言葉を受けて、えみこは微笑みながら「そうだね、旅をするときも、ずっと連絡を取り合おうよ。大切なことだから」と賛同します。En: Hearing his words, Emiko smiles and agrees, "Yes, even when we travel, let's keep in touch. It's important."Ja: りくも頷き、「僕も大学で忙しくなるかもしれないけど、お互いを思い合っていたいね」と続けます。En: Riku nods, adding, "I might get busy with university, but I want us to always think of one another."Ja: 三人はお互いに心のうちを話し合い、次第にそれぞれの不安を共有することができました。En: The three of them share their innermost thoughts, gradually opening up about their anxieties.Ja: 新しい冒険に出る喜びと、友情の変化への不安。En: Joy for the new adventures ahead mixes with worries about changes in their friendship.Ja: しかし、彼らはどれだけの時が流れても、絆は変わらないことを確認します。En: However, they affirm that no matter how much time passes, their bond will remain unchanged.Ja: 太陽が西に傾き、影が長くなり始めました。「またみんなで集まる日を、いつでも楽しみにしているよ」とさとしは笑顔で言います。En: As the sun dips westward and the shadows start to lengthen, Satoshi smiles and says, "I'm always looking forward to the day we all gather again."Ja: そして、3人は約束を交わし、未来への第一歩を踏み出します。En: Then, the three make a promise and take their first step towards the future.Ja: 帰る道すがら、さとしは自分の心が少し軽くなっていることに気づきました。En: On the way home, Satoshi realizes that his heart feels a bit lighter.Ja: 変化を恐れずに受け入れ、新しい形の友情を育んでいこうと。En: Deciding to accept change without fear and to nurture a new form of friendship.Ja: 新宿御苑に吹く風が心地よく、彼らの次なる冒険を祝福するかのように、今日の思い出の場所を優しく包んでいました。En: The gentle breeze blowing through Shinjuku Gyoen is soothing, as if blessing their next adventure, softly embracing the place of today's memories. Vocabulary Words:illuminates: 照らしますlush: 緑豊かなhinting: 感じさせるleisurely: のんびりとしたcaptivated: 心を奪われながらresolution: 決意enchanted: うっとりtrembles: 震えていますexpress: 伝えるglances: 見合わせencourage: うながしますaffirm: 確認しますbond: 絆lengthen: 長くなりembracing: 包んでいましたlight: 光adventures: 冒険soothing: 心地よくnurture: 育んでいこうbreeze: 風reflected: 思い巡らせていますvast: 広大なupcoming: 次step: 足取りinnermost: 心のうちanxieties: 不安reassure: 安心させるpeek: 見上げてleaves: 木々resolution: 決意を新たに

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Waves of Change: A Sibling Reunion on the Shimmering Shore Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-08-11-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: הים הלילית התמתח בחוף השקט.En: The nightly sea stretched out along the quiet shore.He: החול היה רך ונעים, והגלים נשמעו ברקע כמו מנגינה רכה.En: The sand was soft and pleasant, and the waves sounded in the background like a gentle melody.He: יונה, תמר ואליאור נפגשו לראשונה אחרי שנים שלא היו יחד.En: Yona, Tamar, and Elior met for the first time after years of not being together.He: יונה, האח הבכור, נשם עמוק.En: Yona, the eldest brother, took a deep breath.He: הוא רצה לאחד את המשפחה ולהשאיר זיכרון מתוק לפני שתמר, האחות הקטנה, תטוס ללמוד באוניברסיטה בחו"ל.En: He wanted to unite the family and leave behind a sweet memory before Tamar, the younger sister, would fly abroad to study at a university.He: תמר הסתכלה על הים בשקט, אך בפנים הסתירה סוד.En: Tamar looked at the sea quietly, but inside she was hiding a secret.He: היא ידעה שדרכה לאוניברסיטה עשויה להשתנות.En: She knew her path to the university might change.He: אליאור, האח האמצעי, השתוקק לעצמאות ולשבח והרגיש שקולו לא תמיד נשמע במשפחה.En: Elior, the middle brother, longed for independence and recognition, feeling that his voice was not always heard in the family.He: השיחה התחילה קלילה.En: The conversation started lightly.He: הם דיברו על זכרונות ילדות, צחקו, ונזכרו ברגעים יפים.En: They talked about childhood memories, laughed, and recalled beautiful moments.He: אבל האטמוספירה השתנתה כאשר תמר רצתה לדבר.En: But the atmosphere changed when Tamar wanted to speak.He: היא ידעה שזה הזמן לשתף.En: She knew it was the time to share.He: יונה הרגיש את המתח ועיניו פגשו את עיניה של תמר.En: Yona sensed the tension and his eyes met Tamar's.He: הוא פחד לפרוץ את האיזון אבל ידע שצריך להתמודד.En: He was afraid to upset the balance but knew they had to face it.He: "תמר, מה קורה?En: "Tamar, what's going on?"He: " שאל יונה, בתקווה שהשיחה תוביל להבנה.En: Yona asked, hoping the conversation would lead to understanding.He: תמר התלבטה, הסופי ביטאה את המילים: "אני לא נוסעת לאוניברסיטה שתכננו.En: Tamar hesitated, but finally expressed the words: "I am not going to the university we planned.He: החלטתי לעבור לאוניברסיטה אחרת.En: I've decided to attend another university."He: " הדברים נאמרו בעוצמה והדהדו בין גלי הים.En: The words were spoken with intensity and echoed between the sea waves.He: אליאור, שהופתע, הרגיש שהמילים פותחות פתח לשיחה הגדולה שאותה הוא רצה.En: Elior, who was surprised, felt the words opened the door to the big conversation he wanted.He: "ומה איתי?En: "And what about me?He: גם אני רוצה לעשות שינוי, להרגיש שאני מתנהל לפי דרכי.En: I also want to make a change, to feel that I am steering my own path."He: "שתיקה כבדה ירדה.En: A heavy silence fell.He: יונה הביט בשני אחיו הצעירים וידע שזה הזמן.En: Yona looked at his two younger siblings and knew it was time.He: הוא התקרב לתמר ואליאור והושיט יד.En: He moved closer to Tamar and Elior and extended a hand.He: "הכי חשוב זה שנדבר.En: "The most important thing is that we talk.He: שנבין אחד את השניה.En: That we understand each other.He: כל עוד אנחנו כאן, יש לנו את הכוח לשנות יחד.En: As long as we're here, we have the power to change together."He: "בשיחה שנמשכה שעות, תמר סיפרה על חששותיה, ואליאור על רצונותיו.En: In a conversation that lasted hours, Tamar shared her fears, and Elior his desires.He: לבסוף, החום והאהבה בין האחים גברו.En: In the end, the warmth and love among the siblings prevailed.He: הם הבינו אחד את השניה יותר ולמדו לתמוך בהחלטות הפרטיות.En: They understood each other better and learned to support each other's personal decisions.He: יונה חש הקלה.En: Yona felt relieved.He: בפעם הראשונה, הוא הרגיש שהוא לא חייב להחזיק את כל האחריות.En: For the first time, he felt he didn't have to hold all the responsibility.He: הוא התחיל ללמוד לשחרר ולהאמין באחים שלו.En: He began to learn to let go and trust his siblings.He: החוף התעטף באור הירח, ובין הגלים נשמעו צחוקים והבטחות.En: The shore was enveloped in moonlight, and among the waves, laughter and promises were heard.He: כך, התחזק הקשר המשפחתי באותו ערב קיץ בחוף המואר.En: Thus, the family bond was strengthened that summer evening on the illuminated shore. Vocabulary Words:nightly: ליליתstretched: התמתחshore: חוףpleasant: נעיםeldest: הבכורsweet: מתוקabroad: בחו״לfears: חששותmemory: זיכרוןhidden: הסתירהindependence: עצמאותrecognition: שבחtension: מתחupset: לפרוץbalance: איזוןhesitated: התלבטהexpressed: ביטאהintensity: בעוצמהsteering: מתנהלsilence: שתיקהextended: הושיטsupport: תמוךpersonal: הפרטיותrelieved: הקלהresponsibility: אחריותtrust: להאמיןenveloped: התעטףmoonlight: אור הירחbond: הקשרilluminated: המוארBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Tamara Cook grew up poor in a small Texas town with eight siblings, a mother struggling to hold everything together, and a biological father who was never in the picture — and when her babysitter started abusing her at just seven years old the life she deserved was already being taken from her before she was old enough to understand what was happening. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, she shares how her mother fell into addiction and began pimping her out, how her parents splitting sent everything into further chaos, how she eventually started selling drugs herself and ultimately became a pimp — the exact monster she had always been afraid of and never wanted to become. She opens up about her own addiction the relationships the multiple children she was raising in the middle of everything, and what a seven year sentence in the Texas Department of Corrections finally did to give her back the life that started being taken from her when she was seven years old. _____________________________________________ #womeninprison #TrueCrime #redemptionstory #prison _____________________________________________ Connect with Tamara Cook: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@tamarasherrell87?si=0laBG70KXTx69hZI TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nobodybby87?_r=1&_t=ZP-98ZtlRlPlcc _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Tamara Cook Introduction 00:21 Growing Up in Amarillo 02:02 Early Family Life & Childhood Memories 06:46 Life Changes at Age Seven 09:05 Abuse and Family Struggles 13:17 Mother's Addiction Begins 20:28 Role Reversal: Becoming the Caregiver 23:12 Trauma, Betrayal & Survival 27:01 Deeper Into Abuse and Neglect 33:32 Adolescence in Chaos 39:00 Survival and First Crimes 43:43 Turning to the Streets & Dealing 49:57 Dealing Drugs and Gang Life 58:00 Solo Survival and Criminal Hustle 01:05:30 Becoming a Dealer and a Pimp 01:14:00 Running Operations and Family Fallout 01:26:02 Violence, Survival & Self-Defense 01:35:29 From Teen Mom to Emancipation 01:46:06 Trying to Be a 'Normal' Wife & Mother 01:56:02 Losing Children and Hitting Rock Bottom 02:05:40 Falling into Addiction 02:11:00 Deep Addiction, Homelessness & Jail Time 02:24:00 Year Under Investigation & Final Arrest 02:33:50 Prison: The Breaking Point 02:46:00 Life Changing Years Inside 03:02:00 Release, Recovery & Faith 03:14:00 Domestic Violence and New Beginnings 03:18:00 Career, Ministry, and Healing 03:26:00 Mother's Redemption and Passing 03:33:00 Forgiveness, Recovery and Purpose 03:35:51 Reflection & Message of Hope _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Cole Goldberg was 22 years old when his girlfriend — a woman who appeared on the TLC reality TV show 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After — accused him of attempted murder at the 2022 Boca Bash, a massive annual boating event in Lake Boca Raton, claiming he held her head underwater during an argument on the boat. He was charged with attempted second-degree murder, domestic battery by strangulation, and simple battery — and spent nearly four years fighting those charges before finally going to trial. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares his complete account of what happened that day on the water, what facing an attempted murder charge for nearly four years actually required of him, why he turned down a plea deal that would have required six months in jail and three years of probation rather than accept a felony conviction, and what the judge's not guilty verdict on all counts actually produced in someone who spent four years living under the most serious accusation available. _____________________________________________ #florida #attemptedmurder #truecrimestories _____________________________________________  Connect with Cole Goldberg: https://www.instagram.com/lmcolee/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en  https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:01 Moving to Florida and Sports Life 02:13 College, Law Aspirations, and Life Changes  03:14 Bokea Bash: Setting the Scene 05:20 Day of the Incident: Boating and Tensions  07:52 Boat Hopping, Parties, and Escalation  09:13 Drinking, Arguments, and Boat Incident 12:13 Accusations Begin and Sequence of Events 16:13 Events Escalate: The Swimming Incident 20:22 Alleged Drowning and Confrontation 24:22 Police Arrive: Investigation and Arrests 29:13 In Jail: The Fallout and Media Frenzy 33:39 Public Opinion, Press Coverage, and Personal Fallout 37:12 Legal Struggles and Ongoing Trials 41:52 Criminal Trials and Legal Delays 45:16 The Court of Public Opinion and Advocating Change 49:40 Defense Strategy and Trial Outcomes 52:32 Final Trial, Verdict, and Life After the Case 56:00 Lessons Learned, Moving Forward, and Advocacy _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

As adults, we can navigate change pretty well, but younger kids are much more likely to struggle with it. As parents, we need to patiently listen to our children, answer their questions honestly, and shepherd them through the upheaval of change — and ultimately point them to the unchanging love and security of God.Receive a copy of the Helping Kids Through Life’s Changes bundle and an audio download of "Practical Advice for Helping Kids Through Life Changes" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.Get more episode resources We'd love to hear your story or comments about how Focus on the Family has made a difference. Please click below to leave a message for Jim Daly. Your story might inspire others, and we appreciate your voice!If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.