Podcasts about Life Changes

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Did you know that major life changes, like starting college, changing jobs, moving to a new city, getting married, going through a divorce, or retiring, are actually some of the most powerful opportunities to rebuild your health habits from scratch? In this episode, Dr. Lisa Oldson breaks down the Habit Discontinuity Hypothesis, a research-backed concept that explains why our brains are uniquely open to behavior change during life transitions, and how to use that window before it closes. You'll learn why your old habits are so hard to break when nothing in your life changes, what the research says about the freshman year of college and weight gain, and four concrete strategies for using any major life transition to build the eating, exercise, and sleep habits that support a longer, healthier life.Grab the free worksheet that goes with this episode: https://www.smartweightlosscoaching.com/Smart-weight-loss-coaching-podcast-worksheet-165Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, sign up for our FREE newsletter, or check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space, and we'd be honored to help you reframe those thoughts. Also, we'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.The Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

Host Dr Richard Fieldhouse sits down with Dr Kamilla Porter to explore the rich possibilities of the modern sessional workforce. Kamilla shares her experiences moving between over a dozen different practices, explaining how experiencing diverse operational styles gave her the insight to champion better conditions for part-time doctors. From launching the long-running Essex Sessional GP Conference to her recent appointment as a Training Programme Director, Kamilla demonstrates how tenacity, an open mind, and a supportive network can empower portfolio careerists to shape general practice on their own terms

What are the biggest life changes we experience throughout our time on Earth? Chad opens the show with that discussion before revealing the big life change coming his way.

Life changes daily but the good news is that God is always leading! We will also learn what our purpose is in this life and it all comes down to one word!

Life changes daily but the good news is that God is always leading! We will also learn what our purpose is in this life and it all comes down to one word!

The retirement challenges many people miss aren’t found in the market—they appear when life changes unexpectedly. In this episode, Jim Fox explores the financial impact of losing a spouse and why taxes, income changes, and planning gaps can create added stress during an already difficult time. He explains why retirement planning goes far beyond investment returns, highlighting the importance of income strategies, tax awareness, and preparing for life’s “what ifs” before they happen. It’s a candid discussion making sure your plan is built for more than just the best-case scenario. Ready to connect with Jim today? Get some Financial Straight Talk! Follow us on social media: YouTube | FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Beyond the Dress: Embracing Change in Tel Aviv Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-07-07-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: האורות הצבעוניים התרוצצו על פני התקרה הגבוהה של הקניון במרכז תל אביב.En: The colorful lights danced across the high ceiling of the mall in the center of Tel Aviv.He: יעל נשמה נשימה עמוקה, מרגישה את האוויר הקריר והמזמין של המזגנים מסביב.En: Yael took a deep breath, feeling the cool and inviting air from the surrounding air conditioners.He: הבאנרים הזוהרים צעקו "מבצעי קיץ!En: The glowing banners shouted "Summer Sales!He: ", ואנשים ממלאים את המקום כמו גלים רוחשים.En: ", and people filled the place like bustling waves.He: יעל עמדה בצמוד לחברה הכי טובה שלה, עמית.En: Yael stood close to her best friend, Amit.He: עמית הציגה חיוך רחב ואנרגיה שאין כמוה.En: Amit displayed a wide smile and unparalleled energy.He: "יאללה, יעל", אמרה עמית, "הפעם את לא בוחרת לבד.En: "Come on, Yael," said Amit, "this time you're not choosing alone.He: את חייבת לנסות משהו אחר!En: You have to try something different!"He: ""את צודקת", אמרה שירה בחיוך רגוע.En: "You're right," said Yael with a calm smile.He: "אבל אני עדיין אומרת שחשוב לבדוק שאפשר לשלב את השמלה גם לעבודה וגם ליציאה בערב.En: "But I still say it's important to make sure the dress can be suitable for both work and an evening out."He: "יעל הייתה מתוחה.En: Yael was tense.He: העבודה שלה הייתה תובענית, ולא היה לה הרבה זמן לכלום.En: Her work was demanding, and she didn't have much time for anything.He: היא רצתה שמלה שתגרום לה להרגיש מופלאה.En: She wanted a dress that would make her feel wonderful.He: מקום העבודה התקרב אל אירוע חשוב ויעל ידעה שזה הזמן להרשים את הקולגות שלה.En: Her workplace was approaching an important event, and Yael knew it was time to impress her colleagues.He: הן נכנסו לחנות בגדים מלאה בקונים אחרים.En: They entered a clothing store filled with other shoppers.He: המדפים היו מלאים בשמלות יפות, וכל שמלה זימנה לעצמה תיאור חיובי מעמית או שירה.En: The shelves were full of beautiful dresses, and each dress elicited a positive remark from Amit or Shira.He: "מה את חושבת על זו?En: "What do you think about this one?"He: " הציעה שירה, ואחזה בשמלה שחורה מודרנית.En: suggested Shira, holding a modern black dress.He: "יפה", אמרה יעל בלי הרבה התלהבות.En: "Nice," said Yael without much enthusiasm.He: עמית חייכה ושולפת שמלה אחרת – שמלה בצבע טורקיז עם דוגמאות פרחים.En: Amit smiled and pulled out another dress — a turquoise dress with floral patterns.He: "זו!En: "This one!"He: ", היא קראה, עיניה נצצו.En: she exclaimed, her eyes sparkling.He: "תנסי אותה!En: "Try it!"He: "יעל הייתה סקפטית.En: Yael was skeptical.He: "זו לא הסגנון שלי", היא אמרה וחייבת לעמוד בלחץ התצפית של עמית והחיוך המחמם של שירה.En: "This isn't my style," she said, feeling the pressure of Amit's gaze and Shira's encouraging smile.He: בפעם הראשונה, יעל החליטה להקשיב לחברותיה ולמדוד את השמלה.En: For the first time, Yael decided to listen to her friends and try on the dress.He: היא נכנסה לתא הלבשה ויצאה כעבור רגע, השמלה מונחת בצורה מושלמת.En: She entered the fitting room and emerged shortly after, the dress fitting perfectly.He: "וואו", אמרה שירה.En: "Wow," said Shira.He: "זו פשוט את!En: "It's simply you!"He: "עמית טיפסה עליה וחיבקה אותה.En: Amit hugged her enthusiastically.He: "אמרתי לך שזה מה שאת צריכה!En: "I told you this is what you need!"He: "יעל הביטה בעצמה במראה, ולראשונה זמן רב היא חייכה.En: Yael looked at herself in the mirror, and for the first time in a long while, she smiled.He: השמלה לא רק התאימה לה, אלא סיפקה חיזוק ברצונה לפתוח את עצמה לשינויים.En: The dress not only fit her, but it also reinforced her desire to open herself up to changes.He: היא יצאה מהקניון עם חיוך גדול ושקית קניות בידה.En: She left the mall with a big smile and a shopping bag in hand.He: היא למדה ממסעה היום משהו חשוב – להיות פתוחה לדעות אחרות, להקשיב לחברותיה ולמצוא את ההנאה הקטנה ביותר בתוך היומיום העמוס.En: She learned something important from her journey today - to be open to other opinions, to listen to her friends, and to find the smallest enjoyment in the busy everyday life.He: המכוניות ברחוב המתינו בצפירה נעימה.En: The cars on the street waited with a pleasant honking.He: השמש הייתה נעימה יותר מאי פעם, והעולם כולו נראה לא כל כך מרוחק וקשה.En: The sun felt more pleasant than ever, and the world seemed not so distant and difficult.He: יעל הרגישה מלאת ביטחון והודיה על הרגעים הפשוטים הללו שהיו לה עם חברותיה.En: Yael felt full of confidence and gratitude for these simple moments she shared with her friends. Vocabulary Words:colorful: צבעונייםceiling: תקרהinviting: מזמיןglowing: זוהריםbanners: באנריםcenter: מרכזbustling: רוחשיםunparalleled: שאין כמוהdisplayed: הציגהcalm: רגועsuitable: לשלבtense: מתוחהshoppers: קוניםshelves: מדפיםelicited: זימנהremark: תיאורenthusiasm: התלהבותsparkling: נצצוskeptical: סקפטיתpressure: לחץencouraging: המחמםfitting room: תא הלבשהperfectly: בצורה מושלמתreinforced: סיפקה חיזוקconfidence: ביטחוןgratitude: הודיהpleasant: נעימהapproaching: מתקרבcolleague: קולגותdifficult: מרוחקBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: When Storms Inspire Change: A Journey Down Amsterdam's Canals Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-05-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De wind huilde zachtjes door de straten van Amsterdam.En: The wind softly howled through the streets of Amsterdam.Nl: Het was een warme julidag en de zon scheen hoog aan de hemel.En: It was a warm July day, and the sun shone high in the sky.Nl: Langs de smalle grachten voeren kleine boten.En: Along the narrow canals, small boats were sailing.Nl: Lars en Anouk zaten op een van die boten, genietend van de zomerdag.En: Lars and Anouk were sitting on one of those boats, enjoying the summer day.Nl: De lucht begon echter zwaarder te worden en donkere wolken trokken over de stad.En: However, the air began to feel heavier, and dark clouds rolled over the city.Nl: Lars staarde in gedachten verzonken naar het water.En: Lars stared thoughtfully at the water.Nl: Hij voelde zich al maanden gevangen in zijn routine.En: He had felt trapped in his routine for months.Nl: Zijn baan, zijn flat, zijn leven.En: His job, his apartment, his life.Nl: Alles voelde voorspelbaar.En: Everything felt predictable.Nl: Hij verlangde naar verandering, maar wist niet welke kant hij op moest.En: He longed for change but didn't know which direction to take.Nl: Anouk daarentegen was levendig en vol energie.En: Anouk, on the other hand, was lively and full of energy.Nl: Ze had groot nieuws dat ze met Lars moest delen.En: She had big news to share with Lars.Nl: Ze had een baan aangeboden gekregen, in het buitenland.En: She had been offered a job abroad.Nl: Maar ze wist niet hoe ze het hem moest vertellen.En: But she didn't know how to tell him.Nl: De eerste regendruppels vielen.En: The first raindrops fell.Nl: "Lars," begon Anouk aarzelend, de stilte verbreken.En: "Lars," Anouk began hesitantly, breaking the silence.Nl: Lars keek op.En: Lars looked up.Nl: "Ik moet je iets vertellen," ging ze verder.En: "I have something to tell you," she continued.Nl: Voor ze meer kon zeggen, begon het te stortregenen.En: Before she could say more, it started to pour.Nl: De wind stak op en de kleine boot begon te schommelen op de golven van de gracht.En: The wind picked up, and the small boat began to rock on the waves of the canal.Nl: "Wat is er?"En: "What is it?"Nl: vroeg Lars, half schreeuwend over het geluid van de regen.En: Lars asked, half shouting over the sound of the rain.Nl: "Ik wil je niet ongerust maken," zei Anouk, "maar ik heb een aanbieding gekregen.En: "I don't want to worry you," Anouk said, "but I've received an offer.Nl: Een baan.En: A job.Nl: In het buitenland."En: Abroad."Nl: De boot schudde heen en weer.En: The boat rocked back and forth.Nl: Lars voelde een mix van opluchting en schrik.En: Lars felt a mix of relief and alarm.Nl: Opluchting omdat ook Anouk verandering tegemoet zou gaan.En: Relief because Anouk would also face change.Nl: Schrik omdat hij haar misschien zou verliezen.En: Alarm because he might lose her.Nl: De regen kletterde harder.En: The rain battered harder.Nl: "Ik weet niet wat ik moet doen," zei Anouk, haar stem trillend van emotie en de kou.En: "I don't know what to do," Anouk said, her voice trembling with emotion and cold.Nl: Lars slikte en diens blikken kruisten elkaar.En: Lars swallowed, and their gazes met.Nl: "Ik begrijp het," zei hij uiteindelijk.En: "I understand," he said finally.Nl: "Misschien is dit voor ons allebei een kans."En: "Perhaps this is an opportunity for both of us."Nl: De storm werd heviger.En: The storm grew stronger.Nl: De boot schommelde, water klotste over de rand.En: The boat swayed, and water splashed over the edge.Nl: Beiden grepen vast aan de reling.En: They both held onto the railing.Nl: "Ik voel me al zo lang vastzitten, Anouk!"En: "I've felt stuck for so long, Anouk!"Nl: riep Lars tegen het geweld van de storm in.En: Lars shouted against the fury of the storm.Nl: "Misschien is het tijd om die verandering te omarmen.En: "Maybe it's time to embrace that change.Nl: Misschien moeten we dat allebei doen."En: Maybe we should both do that."Nl: Plotseling begon de storm af te nemen.En: Suddenly, the storm began to abate.Nl: De wind ging liggen en de regen stopte.En: The wind died down, and the rain stopped.Nl: De hemel werd helder en het water van de gracht kalmeerde.En: The sky cleared, and the canal's water calmed.Nl: Ze zaten stil, ademhalend en nagenietend van de rust na de storm.En: They sat quietly, breathing and savoring the peace after the storm.Nl: Lars glimlachte naar Anouk.En: Lars smiled at Anouk.Nl: "Ik steun je in je beslissing," zei hij zacht.En: "I support you in your decision," he said softly.Nl: Anouk voelde zich opgelucht en vastberaden.En: Anouk felt relieved and determined.Nl: "En ik geloof dat jij dat ook gaat doen, Lars," antwoordde ze.En: "And I believe you'll do the same, Lars," she replied.Nl: Ze stapten voorzichtig van de boot en liepen samen langs de stille grachten.En: They carefully stepped off the boat and walked together along the quiet canals.Nl: "Wat er ook gebeurt," begon Lars, "laten we elkaar blijven steunen."En: "Whatever happens," Lars began, "let's continue to support each other."Nl: Anouk knikte instemmend.En: Anouk nodded in agreement.Nl: "Dat beloof ik."En: "I promise."Nl: De zon scheen weer en de stad ademde in een rustige zomeravond.En: The sun shone again, and the city breathed in a calm summer evening.Nl: De verandering hing in de lucht, en ze omarmden die beide, bemoedigd door elkaars moed en inzicht.En: Change was in the air, and they embraced it both, encouraged by each other's courage and insight. Vocabulary Words:howled: huildenarrow: smallestared: staardethoughtfully: in gedachten verzonkentrapped: gevangenpredictable: voorspelbaarhesitantly: aarzelendpour: stortregenenrock: schommelenwaves: golvenrelief: opluchtingalarm: schriktrembling: trillendgazes: blikkenembrace: omarmenabate: afnemenswayed: schommeldesplash: klotsenrailing: relingfury: geweldsavoring: nagenietenddetermined: vastberadencarefully: voorzichtigquiet: stillesupport: steunencalm: rustigeencouraged: bemoedigdinsight: inzichtembraced: omarmdencourage: moed

In Week 04 of Rooted: How Faith Grows and Life Changes, we look at one of the most important battles beneath the surface: Truth vs. Lies.Jesus said, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” But lies rarely announce themselves as lies. They often sound reasonable, familiar, protective, or even spiritual. And if a lie takes root in the heart, it eventually shapes our thoughts, choices, habits, character, and destiny.This week, we explore how deception began in Genesis 3, why freedom is connected to truth, and how God replaces false beliefs with what is true. We'll also look at four common lies that keep people stuck in performance, approval, blame, and shame—and the truth of Scripture that confronts each one.Because transformation is not behavior management. It is life from the roots up.Follow Coach Dan Holland:Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/CoachDanHollandYouTube ➡️ @CoachDanHollandVisit us online

In this episode of *Now I've Heard Everything*, host Bill Thompson sits down with Dr. Durga Larkin, MD, an ophthalmologist and author of the new book *Timeless Vision: Empowered Aging Redefined*. Dr. Larkin shares how her decades-long career as an eye surgeon inspired her to view aging not as a structural decline or a narrowing field of view, but as a profound opportunity for inner growth and reinvention. Using the physical mechanics of the eye as a powerful metaphor, she explains how unrecognized "blind spots"—societal expectations and limiting beliefs—can hold us back at any age. Dr. Larkin also shares a deeply personal turning point: how a severe wrist injury threatened her dominant surgical hand, forcing her to confront her own identity and ultimately choose to live out the exact advice of her book. Whether you are in your 30s or your 90s, this conversation is an inspiring reminder that you can expand your vision, adjust your trajectory, and embrace life with purpose.Get your copy of Timeless Vision by Durga LarkinAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Timeless Vision 03:01 The Journey of Aging and Perspective 06:14 Blind Spots and Inner Vision 09:01 Generational Perspectives on Aging 12:04 The Importance of Emotional Fulfillment 14:50 Adapting to Life Changes 18:00 Finding Purpose in Later Life 21:01 Resilience and Positive Attitude 24:01 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsGuest InformationDurga LarkinWebsiteSocial:Facebook Instagram ---------------------Kevin Phillips 2012 interview on Now I've Heard EverythingFor more intriguing and engaging interviews each week, subscribe now on:Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube

Anna McCallie joins Jenna Bush Hager on Open Book to discuss her debut novel Abby Offsides, a charming romantic comedy set in the world of professional football. Anna opens up about moving to London, finding inspiration in unexpected places, navigating rejection on her path to publication, and creating a heroine readers can't help but root for. Plus, she shares how a bedtime story she told herself became the book everyone is talking about. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 A deeply personal solo episode about unexpected change, trusting your intuition, and finding the courage to step into a new chapter before you feel fully ready. What happens when the life you have built begins to change overnight?In this deeply personal solo episode, Jason opens up about change, identity, fear, intuition, and the strange way life can sometimes clear a path before we feel ready to walk it.From leaving the police and rebuilding his life through recruitment, to creating a successful business from scratch, Jason reflects on the comfort zones we can outgrow, the fears that keep us small, and the spiritual nudges that arrive when something within us is asking for more.He shares why he now finds himself standing at an unexpected crossroads — with a blank canvas ahead, a stronger connection to spirit, and a growing sense that the path he once kept separate is becoming the one he is being called to follow.This is an episode for anyone who feels life shifting around them. For anyone questioning their work, their direction, their purpose, or the version of themselves they have been holding onto.Change can be frightening. But it can also be the beginning of the life your soul has been quietly asking for.At the end of the episode, Jason leaves you with the beautiful track “For Another” by Harry Keyworth.Please note: this episode includes brief references to difficult personal experiences and strong language.Connect with JasonWebsite and private readings: www.jasonpaulmedium.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jasonpaulsoulsyncSubscribe to Jason's monthly spiritual newsletter at the bottom of any page on his website for soulful reflections, podcast updates, meditations, events, and more.Guest ideas, want to share your story? Get in touch with me at hello@jasonpaulmedium.comIf this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating or review. It genuinely helps Soul Sync reach more people who may need these conversations.Join the Soul Sync monthly newsletter - become my pen pal at JasonPaulMedium.com ✨ Scroll to the bottom of the homepage to sign up for meditations, mediumship updates, podcast extras, spiritual insights, workshops, behind-the-scenes moments, and all the good soul stuff — delivered straight to your inbox once a month. Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the life you're just beginning suddenly changes forever?Hannah Broermann and Logan Chowning were newly married, building a home, and dreaming about the future when Hannah began experiencing symptoms that eventually led to a diagnosis of ALS at just 27 years old.In this episode, Hannah and Logan share the shock of diagnosis, the uncertainty that followed and how they've learned to navigate marriage, caregiving and a future they never expected. They also open up about finding strength in community, embracing hope, and choosing to keep building a meaningful life together.Whether you're living with ALS, supporting someone you love, or facing an unexpected challenge of your own, I hope this conversation reminds you that even when life changes, hope and love can still grow.  In this episode:• Young onset ALS• ALS diagnosis at age 27• Marriage and caregiving• Finding strength through community• Living with hope and purposeIf this episode encourages you, please follow I'm Dying To Tell You, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use a little hope today.  If it's on your heart, follow Hannah and Logan on Facebook and attend or support their upcoming Hope for Hannah event.  Hugs, LorriFollow and see what's coming next: Instagram,  Facebook,  Twitter, TikTok,  LinkedIn.

Most people aren't failing because they lack talent, opportunity, or discipline.They're failing because they're building their lives in the wrong order.In this episode, Kellan challenges one of the biggest myths in personal development and entrepreneurship: that success starts with hustle, productivity, and external achievement. Instead, he reveals why purpose, prosperity, and joy are built from the inside out—and why neglecting your spiritual foundation creates frustration, inconsistency, and burnout.If you've ever felt stuck, distracted, unfulfilled, or uncertain about your next step, this conversation will help you rethink the foundation you're building on.The order of life changes everything.Key Takeaways:Why most people approach success in the wrong orderThe relationship between purpose, prosperity, and joyHow life experiences reveal your deepest purposeThe difference between serving and simply making moneyWhy discipline is often misunderstoodFeeding your spirit before feeding your ambitionsThe role of health and physical stewardshipCreating structures that support lasting successThe power of commitments and personal integrityWhy purpose-driven prosperity creates fulfillmentEscaping the cycle of "more, more, more"Building an intentional life that lasts

#297: We hear a lot about boundaries these days, but what if the real issue isn't boundaries—it's access? In this episode, Josie dives into why so many of us feel overwhelmed, distracted, and emotionally drained, and how the problem may not be that we're doing too much. Instead, too many people, apps, obligations, and expectations have unrestricted access to our time, energy, and attention. You'll learn why your phone may be the biggest gatekeeper in your life, how to think about your attention like an investment, the boundary mistake most people make, and how to identify the relationships, habits, and commitments that are quietly costing you more than they're giving back.You'll learn:Why attention is your most valuable resourceHow your phone is training people to have unlimited access to youThe difference between a boundary and a requestHow resentment & routine can reveal where you need stronger boundariesWhy not everyone deserves emotional access to youThe hidden cost of giving your energy to the wrong thingsFor Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Midsummer Night's Leap: Embracing New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-06-24-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Sommeren hadde kommet til Oslo, og caféen var fylt med liv.En: Summer had arrived in Oslo, and the café was bustling with life.No: Friske sommerblomster prydet bordene, og latter og prat fylte rommet.En: Fresh summer flowers adorned the tables, and laughter and chatter filled the room.No: Den søte duften av kaffe og bakverk snek seg ut gjennom de åpne vinduene.En: The sweet scent of coffee and pastries wafted out through the open windows.No: Dagen var Midsommersnatt, en spesiell tid for mange.En: The day was Midsummer Night, a special time for many.No: Lars, Emma og Johan satt ved et hjørnebord.En: Lars, Emma, and Johan sat at a corner table.No: Johan skulle flytte til utlandet for en ny jobbmulighet.En: Johan was moving abroad for a new job opportunity.No: "Jeg tror det blir en fantastisk opplevelse," sa Emma og smilte stort.En: "I think it's going to be an amazing experience," said Emma with a broad smile.No: Hun var alltid den som oppmuntret vennene sine til å prøve nye ting.En: She was always the one encouraging her friends to try new things.No: Lars satt stille.En: Lars sat quietly.No: Han var fornøyd nok med livet sitt.En: He was content enough with his life.No: Rutiner var trygge.En: Routines were safe.No: Men dypt inne visste han at noe manglet.En: But deep down, he knew something was missing.No: Han beundret Johan for hans mot.En: He admired Johan for his bravery.No: Hvordan kunne Johan bare forlate alt og starte på nytt?En: How could Johan just leave everything and start anew?No: Lars ønsket å finne det samme motet, men frykten holdt ham tilbake.En: Lars wished to find that same courage, but fear held him back.No: Caféens summing stilnet da Johan reiste seg for å holde sin avskjedstale.En: The café's buzzing quieted down as Johan stood up to give his farewell speech.No: "Dere har vært som en familie for meg," begynte Johan.En: "You have been like a family to me," Johan began.No: Ordene hans rørte ved noe i Lars.En: His words touched something in Lars.No: Det var som om en bris blåste bort tvilen i ham der han satt.En: It was as if a breeze blew away the doubt within him as he sat there.No: Plutselig skjøt Larsen hånden opp i været.En: Suddenly, Lars shot his hand into the air.No: "Stop, Johan!En: "Stop, Johan!"No: " sa han høyt, mens alle i rommet vendte blikket mot ham.En: he said loudly, as everyone in the room turned their eyes towards him.No: "Jeg har noe jeg også må si.En: "I have something I need to say as well."No: "Johan så overrasket ut, men nikket oppmuntrende.En: Johan looked surprised but nodded encouragingly.No: Lars tok et dypt pust.En: Lars took a deep breath.No: "Jeg har bestemt meg for å si opp jobben min," kunngjorde han.En: "I have decided to quit my job," he announced.No: "Jeg vil satse på foto, min lidenskap.En: "I want to pursue photography, my passion."No: "Silence fulgte, og i et øyeblikk fryktet Lars det verste.En: Silence followed, and for a moment, Lars feared the worst.No: Men så begynte Johan å klappe, Emma sluttet seg raskt til, og snart klappet hele caféen.En: But then Johan began to clap, Emma quickly joined in, and soon the whole café was applauding.No: "Det var på tide, Lars!En: "It was about time, Lars!"No: " ropte Emma entusiastisk.En: shouted Emma enthusiastically.No: "Vi er så stolte av deg.En: "We are so proud of you."No: "Med den støtten følte Lars en oppblomstring av selvtillit.En: With that support, Lars felt a surge of confidence.No: De tre vennene løftet glassene sine i en skål.En: The three friends raised their glasses in a toast.No: "For nye begynnelser!En: "To new beginnings!"No: " sa Johan.En: said Johan.No: Latter fylte luften igjen.En: Laughter filled the air once more.No: I løpet av kvelden ble Larsen mer overbevist om sitt valg.En: Over the course of the evening, Lars became more convinced of his choice.No: Han hadde brutt ut av sin komfortsone og følte seg friere enn noen gang.En: He had broken out of his comfort zone and felt freer than ever.No: Dette var starten på noe nytt, og vennenes støtte betydde alt.En: This was the start of something new, and the support of his friends meant everything.No: Som caféen sakte tømtes, forlot Lars, Emma og Johan stedet sammen.En: As the café slowly emptied, Lars, Emma, and Johan left the place together.No: De gikk ut i den varme sommervinden, klare til å møte hva som enn måtte komme.En: They walked out into the warm summer breeze, ready to face whatever might come.No: Midsommersnattens magi hadde for alltid forandret Lars, og han så frem til alt det nye livet hadde å tilby.En: The magic of Midsummer Night had forever changed Lars, and he looked forward to all the new life had to offer. Vocabulary Words:adorned: prydetchatter: pratwafted: snek segencouraging: oppmuntretcontent: fornøydbravery: motfarewell: avskjedstalebreeze: brisdoubt: tvilenpassion: lidenskapapplauding: klappetenthusiastically: entusiastiskconfidence: selvtillitconvinced: overbevistcomfort zone: komfortsonebrave: modigroutines: rutineropportunity: mulighetpursue: satse påfreer: frieresupport: støtteemptied: tømtestask: oppdragquieted: stilnetscent: duftenshot: skjøtfaced: møteraise: løftetapplaud: klappetoast: skål

Al Savage grew up in Toledo, Ohio watching his alcoholic father beat his mother. That childhood trauma sent him toward drugs in his teens and a string of robberies and home invasions that put him in and out of juvenile detention and prison. After his first bid — instead of staying clean — he shot his parole officer. That decision cost him 17 years. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Al opens up about what nearly 30 years inside actually looked like — battling drug addiction for most of that time surviving some of America's most dangerous prisons and what it finally took to get sober and turn everything around. This is one of the most raw and honest conversations we've ever had on this show. _____________________________________________ #truecrimecommunity #prisonlife #redemption _____________________________________________ Thank you to BLUEPRINT & MARS MEN for sponsoring this episode: Blueprint: For a limited time only, our listeners get 20% off + free shipping at https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com/ by using code LOCKEDIN at checkout. #Blueprint #ad _____________________________________________ Mars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://mengotomars.com/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Shot His Parole Officer — Spent Decades in Prison — Al's Complete Story 03:40 The Resentment That Built Up From Childhood and How It Shaped Everything That Followed 07:00 The Early Warning Signs and the Downward Spiral That Nobody Could Stop 12:40 Family Struggles and the Survival Mindset That Defined His Early Years 20:40 His First Prison Stint and the Escalation That Followed Getting Out 27:10 The Day He Shot His Parole Officer and What Led to That Moment 32:30 Life on the Run After Shooting His Parole Officer and the Additional Time That Followed 41:30 The Cycles of Addiction and Incarceration That Kept Pulling Him Back 47:40 The Turning Point That Finally Started Him Toward Recovery 53:00 The Life Changes the Work and the Growth That Defined His Transformation 01:01:30 Spirituality and What Redemption Actually Required After Everything He Did 01:08:50 The Lessons From Prison Life That He Carries With Him Every Single Day 01:15:40 His Honest Reflections on Regret and the Growth That Came From Facing Everything 01:23:00 Giving Back and What Hope for Others Really Looks Like in Practice 01:33:00 What Living a Meaningful Life Today Actually Requires After Everything He Survived 01:42:00 His Final Thoughts on Hope Recovery and the Message He Wants Everyone to Hear _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al Savage grew up in Toledo, Ohio watching his alcoholic father beat his mother. That childhood trauma sent him toward drugs in his teens and a string of robberies and home invasions that put him in and out of juvenile detention and prison. After his first bid — instead of staying clean — he shot his parole officer. That decision cost him 17 years. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Al opens up about what nearly 30 years inside actually looked like — battling drug addiction for most of that time surviving some of America's most dangerous prisons and what it finally took to get sober and turn everything around. This is one of the most raw and honest conversations we've ever had on this show. _____________________________________________ #truecrimecommunity #prisonlife #redemption _____________________________________________ Thank you to BLUEPRINT & MARS MEN for sponsoring this episode: Blueprint: For a limited time only, our listeners get 20% off + free shipping at https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com/ by using code LOCKEDIN at checkout. #Blueprint #ad _____________________________________________ Mars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://mengotomars.com/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Shot His Parole Officer — Spent Decades in Prison — Al's Complete Story 03:40 The Resentment That Built Up From Childhood and How It Shaped Everything That Followed 07:00 The Early Warning Signs and the Downward Spiral That Nobody Could Stop 12:40 Family Struggles and the Survival Mindset That Defined His Early Years 20:40 His First Prison Stint and the Escalation That Followed Getting Out 27:10 The Day He Shot His Parole Officer and What Led to That Moment 32:30 Life on the Run After Shooting His Parole Officer and the Additional Time That Followed 41:30 The Cycles of Addiction and Incarceration That Kept Pulling Him Back 47:40 The Turning Point That Finally Started Him Toward Recovery 53:00 The Life Changes the Work and the Growth That Defined His Transformation 01:01:30 Spirituality and What Redemption Actually Required After Everything He Did 01:08:50 The Lessons From Prison Life That He Carries With Him Every Single Day 01:15:40 His Honest Reflections on Regret and the Growth That Came From Facing Everything 01:23:00 Giving Back and What Hope for Others Really Looks Like in Practice 01:33:00 What Living a Meaningful Life Today Actually Requires After Everything He Survived 01:42:00 His Final Thoughts on Hope Recovery and the Message He Wants Everyone to Hear _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chronic stress doesn't feel like stress anymore — it feels like you. Here's what's actually happening in your body and the life changes that genuinely help. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why traits you've labeled "just how I am" — short fuse, bad sleep, wired-but-tired — may actually be chronic stress in disguise The difference between useful short-term stress and a nervous system that never returns to baseline What cortisol and adrenaline do when they stop being tools and become your permanent setting How chronic stress quietly degrades sleep, energy, mood, cravings, and your presence in relationships — often all at once Why so many people normalize survival mode, and the cultural story that makes exhaustion feel like a badge of honor The one habit Brett changed first that shifted his mood, energy, and anxiety without overhauling his entire life Why small, consistent signals to the nervous system outperform dramatic lifestyle overhauls every time Episode Timestamps [00:00] Introduction — the feeling of not being able to relax anymore [01:00] What chronic stress actually is — and why it starts to feel like your personality [03:00] Short-term stress vs. chronic stress: when the recovery stops happening [06:00] The biology: sympathetic vs. parasympathetic nervous system, cortisol, and the gas pedal that stays pressed [08:00] How chronic stress shows up in daily life: sleep, cravings, mood, decision fatigue, and relationships [12:00] Why people normalize survival mode — and the cultural story that keeps them there [16:00] Life changes that actually help — what works and what doesn't [20:00] Body vitality, the inner side of recovery, and reflection questions [21:30] A simple weekly practice to start sending your nervous system a different signal Episode Summary Most people carrying chronic stress have stopped recognizing it as stress. It's become the background hum of daily life — the reason you snap at someone you love over something small, the reason you're exhausted but can't wind down, the reason you reach for caffeine at 3 p.m. not because you want it but because your body is running on fumes and needs fast fuel. Brett's central argument in this episode is one worth sitting with: a lot of what people have accepted as "just who I am" is actually a nervous system that never got permission to come down from alert mode. The episode starts with a clear distinction that matters. Stress itself isn't the problem. Short-term stress — a deadline, a hard conversation, a demanding workout — is the system working exactly as designed. The body activates, responds, and then returns to baseline. That cycle, when it completes, is healthy. Chronic stress is what happens when the returning-to-baseline part stops happening. The threat passes, but the body keeps running the program. The alarm stays on long enough that you stop hearing it as an alarm. It just starts feeling like you. Biologically, this plays out through the sympathetic nervous system — the gas pedal — staying partially pressed all the time. Cortisol and adrenaline, hormones designed for temporary bursts, remain elevated far longer than they were built for. A body operating in that state starts making different decisions: about energy allocation, digestion, immune response, sleep architecture, and emotional regulation. This isn't abstract. Brett names the specific places it tends to land first: sleep that doesn't restore, cravings for sugar and caffeine to manage flagging energy, mood that has less buffer for frustration, decision fatigue that makes even simple choices feel like too much, and a kind of hollowed-out presence in relationships that people around you can feel even if no one says anything out loud. Brett shares his own experience of working sixteen-hour days while building his business — the point where snapping at family became his new normal, where he chalked up his irritability and absence to maybe just not being a good enough person. The reframe was significant: it wasn't a character problem. It was a pattern his nervous system had gotten stuck in, and when the pattern changed, so did he. The shift came not from a dramatic life overhaul but from committing to one thing: protecting seven hours of sleep, no matter how much was still on the list. Within days, mood improved. Anxiety dropped. Small frustrations started landing differently. That single-habit-first approach is at the heart of what this episode argues actually works. There's no supplement, no miracle routine, no overnight fix for a nervous system that's been in high alert for months or years. What works is smaller and more sustainable: repeated ordinary moments that signal to the body it's safe to stand down. Protecting sleep. Consistent movement that supports rather than depletes. Genuine stillness — five minutes with no phone, no multitasking, no optimizing. Time outdoors. Better nutrition that stabilizes energy instead of spiking and crashing it. Transitions between tasks and environments instead of going full speed until collapse. The episode closes with a reframe that sits at the core of the optYOUmize approach to building a physical foundation your body can actually recover in: recovery isn't a reward you earn after the to-do list is handled. That list will always keep filling. Recovery is part of how the system functions. A body and mind that get real rest make better decisions, have more patience, and have more capacity for the people and things that matter most. The goal isn't to eliminate stress. It's to stop designing a life where your body is constantly fighting your biology just to get through the day. Resources Mentioned Sleep research on chronic sleep deprivation — Brett references studies on sleep's long-term health impact as a turning point in changing his own habits High-quality protein for recovery — introduced through his son's hamstring injury; grilled fish and chicken as simple, practical staples Calming music, affirmations, and meditations — Brett's morning practice for setting tone and lowering baseline stress before the day begins Keep Exploring If this episode resonated, these are worth your time: Body & Vitality Pillar — The full framework for building a physical foundation that supports every other area of your life Enjoyed This Episode? The best way to support optYOUmize is to subscribe and leave a review — it takes about two minutes and makes a real difference in helping more people find the show. Apple Podcasts · Spotify · Amazon Music · YouTube Leave a Review →

Life rarely follows a straight line. New jobs, layoffs, inheritances, health challenges, and the loss of a spouse can dramatically change your financial picture, often when you're least prepared for it. Mark discusses several major life transitions that should prompt a financial review and explains the key decisions that often arise during these moments.  Having a process in place can help you avoid costly mistakes when life changes unexpectedly. Here's what we discuss in today's show:

On the Get Obsessed podcast, host Mika Altidor interviews Stefano Siciliano, an American lifelong personal growth and spiritual path practitioner who began having spontaneous out-of-body experiences (OBEs) around age seven or eight and later learned to induce them. Inspired by Robert Monroe's books, Stefano trained at the Monroe Institute, became a trainer in Europe, helped bring the technology to Eastern Bloc countries after the Soviet Republic collapsed, and now supports and endorses Darius J. Wright's work. Stefano explains OBEs as normal and connected to sleep, dreams, and lucid dreaming, describing “mind awake, body asleep” as akin to deep meditation. He says conscious OBEs can transform one's view of identity, reality, death, and loss, and frames adversity as a catalyst that can push people toward availability for “what more is possible,” recommending Wright's online resources for further exploration. 00:00 Welcome and Intro 00:51 Stefano Background 01:31 Childhood OBEs 03:06 Monroe Institute Journey 03:54 Life Changes and Growth 04:57 Demystifying OBEs 05:53 Dreams Lucid and OBE 07:47 Mind Awake Body Asleep 09:13 Why It Matters 10:12 Seeing Your Body 12:13 Adversity as Teacher 15:15 Purpose in Suffering 20:20 Distortion and Chaos 23:29 Escapism and Cookoff Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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How much of your life are you living because it genuinely fulfills you, and how much of it is driven by the need for approval?In this episode, we're talking about external validation, self-worth, and what happens when our identity becomes attached to things outside of ourselves. From social media and success to relationships and achievement, we'll explore why validation feels so good, why it never seems to be enough, and how to build confidence that doesn't depend on other people's opinions.Because true freedom begins when your worth is no longer determined by the world's approval.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Aparna's Farewell: Embracing Change with Heartfelt Goodbyes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-06-12-07-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गर्मियों की दोपहर में, मुंबई की एक ऊँची इमारत की चमचमाती काँच की दीवारें नीचे शहर की हलचल को प्रतिबिंबित कर रही थीं।En: On a summer afternoon, the gleaming glass walls of a tall building in Mumbai were reflecting the hustle and bustle of the city below.Hi: यही वह स्थान था जहाँ अपर्णा के विदाई पार्टी का आयोजन किया गया था।En: This was the place where Aparna's farewell party was organized.Hi: ऑफिस में हर कोई अपर्णा की निष्ठा और मेहनत की सराहना करता था।En: Everyone in the office appreciated Aparna's dedication and hard work.Hi: उनकी नई पदोन्नति पर सब खुश थे, लेकिन अपर्णा के मन में कुछ और ही चल रहा था।En: They were all happy about her new promotion, but something else was on Aparna's mind.Hi: अपर्णा को एक नई जगह जाना था।En: Aparna had to move to a new place.Hi: वह लंबे समय से इस प्रमोशन का इंतजार कर रही थी, लेकिन अपने करीबी दोस्तों और मुंबई से दूर जाने का विचार उन्हें सताने लगा था।En: She had been waiting for this promotion for a long time, but the thought of moving away from her close friends and Mumbai began to weigh on her.Hi: पार्टी में मुस्कुराते हुए, अपर्णा ने सबका स्वागत किया।En: Smiling at the party, Aparna welcomed everyone.Hi: संगीत की धीमी धुन के बीच अपर्णा ने खुद को संभाला।En: Amid the soft tunes of music, Aparna composed herself.Hi: उसने तय किया कि वह अपनी भावनाओं को पार्टी में प्रकट नहीं करेगी।En: She decided she wouldn't reveal her emotions at the party.Hi: वह सबसे मिलकर उनका दिल से धन्यवाद करना चाहती थी।En: She wanted to meet everyone and sincerely thank them.Hi: इस बीच, रोहित, अपर्णा का करीबी सहकर्मी, पार्टी की ओर बढ़ा।En: Meanwhile, Rohit, Aparna's close colleague, approached the party.Hi: उसने गिलास उठाया और कहा, "अपर्णा, तुम केवल एक सहकर्मी नहीं, बल्कि एक सच्ची मित्र हो।En: He raised a glass and said, "Aparna, you are not just a colleague but a true friend.Hi: मुंबई में तुम्हारा योगदान अविस्मरणीय रहेगा।En: Your contributions to Mumbai will remain unforgettable."Hi: " रोहित के ये शब्द सुनते ही अपर्णा धीरे-धीरे अपनी भावनाओं को काबू नहीं कर पाई।En: Listening to Rohit's words, Aparna slowly found it hard to control her emotions.Hi: उसने गहरी सांस ली और सबके बीच खड़ी होकर कहा, "आप सभी का धन्यवाद।En: She took a deep breath and stood up among everyone and said, "Thank you all.Hi: यह निर्णय मेरे लिए आसान नहीं था, लेकिन यह सब आपके सहयोग से ही संभव हुआ है।En: This decision was not easy for me, but it was only possible because of your support.Hi: मैं आप सबको बहुत मिस करूंगी।En: I will miss you all very much."Hi: " उसकी आँखों में आंसू थे, लेकिन चेहरे पर मुस्कान भी।En: There were tears in her eyes, but a smile on her face too.Hi: उसके शब्द सुनकर नेहा, उसकी सहेली, पास आई और कहा, "हम हमेशा तुम्हारे साथ हैं, चाहे तुम कहीं भी जाओ।En: Hearing her words, Neha, her friend, came over and said, "We are always with you, no matter where you go."Hi: "सभी साथियों ने तालियों की गड़गड़ाहट से अपर्णा का हौसला बढ़ाया।En: All the colleagues applauded to encourage Aparna.Hi: अपर्णा ने अनुभव किया कि उसके फैसले में अब कोई दुविधा नहीं है।En: Aparna felt that there was no longer any doubt in her decision.Hi: वह जान गई थी कि परिवर्तन के साये में रिश्तों का महत्त्व और मजबूत होता है।En: She realized that under the shadow of change, the importance of relationships only grows stronger.Hi: अब वह आत्मविश्वास से भरी थी।En: Now, she was filled with confidence.Hi: वह अपने नए जीवन की यात्रा के लिए तैयार थी, आत्मिक संतोष और अपने दोस्तों के प्यार को अपने दिल में संजोए हुए।En: She was ready for the journey of her new life, carrying spiritual contentment and the love of her friends in her heart. Vocabulary Words:gleaming: चमचमातीreflection: प्रतिबिंबितhustle and bustle: हलचलfarewell: विदाईdedication: निष्ठाemotions: भावनाओंamid: बीचcomposed: संभालाsincerely: दिल सेcontributions: योगदानdeep breath: गहरी सांसapplauded: तालियों की गड़गड़ाहटencourage: हौसला बढ़ायाdoubt: दुविधाconfidence: आत्मविश्वासjourney: यात्राspiritual contentment: आत्मिक संतोषunforgettable: अविस्मरणीयdecision: निर्णयimportance: महत्त्वrelationships: रिश्तोंshadow: सायेcontemplate: विचारpromotion: पदोन्नतिrevealing: प्रकटcontrol: काबूclose colleague: करीबी सहकर्मीtrue friend: सच्ची मित्रsupport: सहयोगassemble: संजोए

"We only get one life, and we don't know when that invisible clock is gonna run out. So you have to make time for people and for things that are important to you." — Christina AlonzoIt started as a normal weekend. By Tuesday, Christina Alonzo was sitting in an ER telling the doctor everything she had been quietly noticing for days. By Wednesday, the diagnosis was in: glioblastoma — an aggressive, inoperable brain cancer. Her husband Kurtis was 44 years old and had never even had a cold. From the date of diagnosis to the date of his death was four months.In this episode of Her Story Unscripted, Christina Alonzo returns to the podcast three years after her first appearance to share the story of the year that changed everything. She opens up about becoming Kurtis's full-time caregiver while raising a toddler, navigating impossible medical decisions, and the termination email from his employer that arrived the very night he died. She also shares the story of her 200-pound weight loss journey — and how losing the weight became something far more significant than she ever expected when Kurtis got sick. This is an honest conversation about grief, love, and what it actually looks like to keep living when someone you love is gone.For any woman who has ever taken time for granted, avoided a hard conversation, or wondered how anyone survives something this big — this episode is an unscripted reminder that life is shorter and more sacred than we let ourselves believe. New episodes every Thursday on all major podcast platforms.Connect with Heather: WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInYoutubeHighlights:00:00 Cold open — Christina on the invisible clock00:49 Heather introduces Her Story Unscripted01:15 Welcoming Christina back — three years and a lot of life later02:21 The normal weekend that wasn't — Curtis gets sick5:28 The ER visit and the diagnosis — glioblastoma7:15 Choosing chemo and radiation — a hail mary for a 44-year-old in perfect health12:18 How quickly he declined, and what caregiving looked like at home14:18 Curtis's death in March 2025 — four months after diagnosis18:55 What helped Christina survive this season22:13 The termination email the night he died27:22 200 pounds lost — and how the GLP-1 journey intersected with Curtis's care25:10 How to actually show up for someone in grief36:10 Life now — Addie, memory-keeping, and saying yes38:03 Christina's one takeaway for the listener About Christina AlonzoChristina Alonzo is a mother, content creator, and Sonoma County local who has walked through more grief in the last few years than most people face in a lifetime. From losing babies to navigating a sudden and devastating brain cancer diagnosis in her husband Curtis, she has shown up with remarkable honesty and grace at every turn. In the past year and a half, she has also completed a transformative 200-pound weight loss journey that changed not just her body, but the way she moves through the world. She is raising her daughter Addie with Curtis's love still at the center of their homeInstagramSupport the show

Are small financial decisions quietly turning into bigger problems over time? In this episode from this past weekend’s radio show, Mike Douglas discusses why retirement planning isn’t just about markets, but about life changes, priorities, and preparation. The conversation covers addressing issues early, building a plan for different “seasons” of retirement, and balancing saving with meaningful spending. Mike also highlights how fear can shape decisions and why having a structured, adaptable plan helps bring clarity to income, expenses, and long-term goals. Schedule your complimentary appointment today: MichigansRetirementCoach.com Follow us on social media: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Routine to Adventure: Leah's Serendipitous Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-06-06-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר אביבי מאוחר, ליה ישבה על ספסל בפארק המרכזי.En: On a late spring morning, Leah sat on a bench in the central park.He: הפארק היה מלא בצבעים ירוקים ונעימות ריח פרחים חדשים.En: The park was full of green colors and the pleasant scent of new flowers.He: אנשים סביב התלחשו וצחקו, ציפורים שרו ממרחק.En: People around whispered and laughed, birds sang from afar.He: הכל נראה שגרתי, רוגע של סוף שבוע.En: Everything seemed routine, a weekend's serenity.He: ליה הביטה סביב, מתבוננת בחיים שגלשו מולה.En: Leah looked around, observing the life that flowed in front of her.He: היא הרגישה תקועה ברצונה להרפתקה חדשה.En: She felt stuck in her desire for a new adventure.He: פתאום היא הבחינה בספר מונח ליד על הספסל.En: Suddenly, she noticed a book lying beside her on the bench.He: הוא היה נראה ישן ובלוי.En: It looked old and worn.He: בלי לחשוב רגע נוסף היא פתחה את העמוד הראשון והנה הספתעה - פתק קטן מבצבץ מבין הדפים.En: Without a second thought, she opened the first page and there was a surprise - a small note poking out from between the pages.He: הלב של ליה דפק במהירות.En: Leah's heart raced.He: הפתק היה מלא בסימנים וסימנים היוו לה מפה קטנה.En: The note was full of symbols, forming a small map.He: לשנייה היססה.En: She hesitated for a moment.He: מה לעשות?En: What to do?He: האם להתחיל במסע אל הלא נודע?En: Should she embark on a journey into the unknown?He: הזדמנות לשבור את השגרה.En: An opportunity to break the routine.He: הזמן עצר לרגע, וליה בחרה להמשיך.En: Time paused for a moment, and Leah chose to continue.He: היא עקבה אחרי הרמזים בפתק.En: She followed the clues on the note.He: דבר הוביל לדבר והיא מצאה את עצמה בלב השוק העירוני, גולשת בין הדוכנים.En: One thing led to another and she found herself in the heart of the city market, gliding between stalls.He: הרגש המוזר הזה של מרדף לא נודע גרם לה לפנות לדוכן פירות שבו עמדו אבי ומרים.En: The strange feeling of an unknown pursuit led her to approach a fruit stall where Avi and Miriam stood.He: "אהלן ליה," אמר אבי בחיוך רחב.En: "Hello Leah," Avi said with a wide smile.He: "מי אתם?En: "Who are you?"He: " שאלה ליה בהפתעה.En: Leah asked in surprise.He: מרים התקרבה ואמרה ברוגע, "אנחנו חלק מניסוי חברתי.En: Miriam approached and calmly said, "We are part of a social experiment.He: רצינו לראות מה גורם לאנשים להעז לצאת מהשגרה.En: We wanted to see what causes people to dare to step out of their routine."He: "אבי הוסיף, "לא היית הראשונה למצוא את הפתק, אבל היחידה שהלכה עם זה עד כאן.En: Avi added, "You weren't the first to find the note, but the only one who followed it this far."He: "ליה צחקה, והצחוק שלה הדבק את שלושתם.En: Leah laughed, and her laughter was contagious for all three of them.He: הפחד מהלא נודע נעלם.En: The fear of the unknown vanished.He: היא הבינה: לפעמים השינוי הכי קטן בשגרה יכול להוביל לחברויות חדשות ולתובנות מרחיבות.En: She understood: sometimes the smallest change in routine can lead to new friendships and widening insights.He: בסיום אותה יום, בפארק שהפך לזירה לשינוי, ליה הרגישה אחרת.En: At the end of that day, in the park that had become an arena for change, Leah felt different.He: עכשיו העולם היה יותר מרתק ממה שהיה בעבר.En: Now the world was more fascinating than before.He: החיבור עם אנשים היה כשלעצמו ההרפתקה שחשקה בה.En: The connection with people was in itself the adventure she craved.He: היא הבטיחה לעצמה להישאר פתוחה ולקחת סיכון מידי פעם – בידיעה שהמסתורין והקשרים יכולים לשנות הכל לטובה.En: She promised herself to stay open and take risks from time to time—knowing that mystery and connections could change everything for the better. Vocabulary Words:whispered: התלחשוserenity: רוגעobserving: מתבוננתadventure: הרפתקהworn: בלויhesitated: היססהembark: להתחילpaused: הזמן עצרclues: רמזיםgliding: גולשתstalls: דוכניםpursuit: מרדףcontagious: הדבקvanished: נעלםinsights: תובנותarena: זירהfascinating: מרתקcraved: חשקהpromised: הבטיחהrisks: סיכוןmystery: מסתוריןconnections: קשריםpleasant: נעימותsurprise: הספתעהsymbols: סימניםlonely: לא נודעexperiment: ניסויopportunity: הזדמנותapproach: לפנותcalmly: ברוגעBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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It's June.Summer schedules are starting to shift…And maybe part of you is craving a little more flexibility this season…but somehow every time life gets less structured,you feel more scattered.The routines change.The schedule shifts.The kids are home.Travel happens.Your normal work rhythm disappears.And suddenly it feels harder to focus…harder to stay consistent…and easier to lose momentum.But what if summer isn't actually the issue?Summer doesn't usually create the problem.It reveals where your current rhythms no longer fit the season you're in…and why it suddenly feels so much harder to keep your momentum.In today's episode, we're doing a Summer Rhythm Audit together.We're talking about: • why flexibility without structure often creates chaos • the difference between BUSY-ness Owner rhythms and CEO rhythms • and how to create sustainable, faith-filled rhythms that actually support real life instead of fighting against itSo whether you're listening on a morning walk, driving to summer activities, or sitting by the pool trying to mentally catch your breath…this conversation is going to help you see why your current rhythms may be creating more mental clutter than freedom this season.And that awareness just might change everything for you this summer…Come continue the conversation inside the REDEEM Her Time Community at redeemhertime.com/community

We present to you our 7th grade understudies! These students are a part of our Health Class Media Crew and help record raw, unedited footage of our podcast AND live, on-the-spot reflection both during and after each episode.Watch the behind-the-scenes of “Growing Up Fast - Teens Talk Life Changes Before High School” - Life Is The Future Podcast - S8 E11.BACKGROUNDThis video series provides the public with a look into our recording ins-and-outs while simultaneously allowing younger students to learn from our 8th grade hosts. Imperfections are part of the learning process! We are witnessing the development of adolescents as they practice life skills and navigate the ever-growing internet world— all with a positive lens.

Sometimes life changes course suddenly. The old path no longer fits, and the new one has not fully revealed itself yet.   In this episode of the Luminary Life Podcast, I reflect on two crystals that captured my attention back in February — a lightning strike crystal and a bent / self-healed crystal from Brazil — and the medicine they were already carrying before I knew why I would need it.   Inside this episode, I explore: the energy of a changed path the temptation to resist or over-control the wisdom of the lightning strike crystal and the bent / self-healed crystal how to listen for what the new direction is asking of you and how to stay rooted when the old plan no longer fits   At the heart of this conversation is a simple truth:   Healing does not always mean returning to the old path. Sometimes it means growing in a new direction. If this resonates, please like, subscribe, and share with someone who may need this reflection right now.   Explore more: Ways I Can Be of Service: https://loriaandrus.com/workwithlori/ Join Sanctuary Circle: https://loriaandrus.com/sanctuary/ Begin working with the stones: https://loriaandrus.com/crystal-challenge/ Shop crystal jewelry + the Stones Speak Oracle: https://journeyjewels.com About me: https://loriaandrus.com/about/ A gentle note for this space * Please bring kindness and respect into the comments. This is a heart-centered space, and I ask that we engage with care for one another. * Everything shared in this episode and on this channel is offered as spiritual reflection, personal insight, and inspiration. Always use your own discernment and inner knowing as you listen. #LuminaryLifePodcast #WhenLifeChangesDirection #CrystalWisdom #BentCrystal #HealingJourney #InnerWisdom #SpiritualGrowth  

As I reflect on 2020 in celebration of About Progress turning 10, I'm reminded of how the global pandemic altered life as we knew it, personally affecting our family with immediate, life-altering decisions. Looking back, I'm proud of how I showed up for my community, even when navigating difficult discussions online about race and politics. Behind the mic, 2020 was both a professional boon and a personal gauntlet. Despite the upheavals, I remain grateful for the thriving support of my community and the success of Podcast University, proof that confronting discomfort can lead to profound opportunities. While I continue to balance openness with privacy, the common thread remains—curiosity and connection, the fuel of our shared journey on About Progress. Old episodes to support: Interviews with Arielle Estoria, Nir Eyal, Brooke Snow, Jasmine Bradshaw, and Kolbie Blume, What to do When You Don't Know What to do About Racism  ⁠Get the Best Summer Ever Workshop at half-off⁠ old pricing!  ⁠Preorder Sticky Habits ⁠book today! Join the ⁠Book Launch Committee⁠ for behind-the-scenes and first peeks at all things book. Join the ⁠Supporters Club⁠ to keep About Progress around for good.  ⁠Get the free DSL Training⁠. Get your ⁠AirDoctor purifie⁠r for up to $300 off with the discount code “MONICA.”  Get your teen ⁠Knix⁠ with code “PROGRESS.” Go to ⁠Quince⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't notice self-trust breaking down in real time. It shows up in overthinking, second-guessing decisions, and replaying conversations even when life looks fine. In this episode, we explore 3 small ways your life changes when you start trusting yourself again: less mental spiraling after decisions, a calmer nervous system, and slowly feeling more like yourself in everyday life. If you struggle with overthinking or self-doubt, this will help you see what begins to shift when you stay with yourself instead of leaving yourself. Marie

Ken Kunken's life changed forever after a football injury left him quadriplegic at 20 years old. What followed was not surrender, but a decision to keep building a meaningful life anyway.What happens when the life you planned disappears in an instant?In this deeply human conversation, Kevin sits down with Ken Kunken to talk about resilience, identity, adversity, and what it means to keep expanding your life even after devastating change.After a football injury at Cornell University left him quadriplegic, Ken could have allowed his world to shrink. Instead, he returned to school, earned advanced degrees, built a distinguished legal career, became a husband and father, and chose a life grounded in purpose rather than limitation.This episode is not about motivational clichés. It is about mindset, perspective, family, and the quiet decision to keep living fully when life reroutes your plans.Key TakeawaysLife can change instantly, without warning.Identity does not have to disappear when circumstances change.Family support can shape resilience in profound ways.Meaning often grows in the middle of adversity.Expanding your life sometimes begins with refusing to mentally shrink it.Guest BioKen Kunken is a former Cornell football player, attorney, author, and motivational speaker. After sustaining a spinal cord injury at age 20 that left him quadriplegic, Ken returned to Cornell to finish his degree before later earning graduate degrees and a law degree from Hofstra University. He spent more than 40 years serving in the Nassau County District Attorney's Office and is the author of I Dream of Things That Never Were: The Ken Kunken Story.Connect with Ken KunkenAuthor of I Dream of Things That Never WereWebsite: https://kenkunken.comBook: https://kenkunken.com/book/Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ken-Kun...LinkedIn: @kenneth-kunken-599b2825Instagram: @kenkunkenConnect with KevinX: @kevinspeaks2uLinkedIn: @kevinmcnultyspeaksFacebook: @kevinrichardmcnultyInstagram: @kevinmcnultyspeakshttps://linktr.ee/kevinmcnulty

#156 - If you've been sitting on the fence about making a career pivot because you keep focusing on everything you might lose, this episode is for you. Dr. Tega is sharing some of the most surprising ways your life transforms when you do the work to pivot into a fulfilling career, starting with what she noticed in her own life and followed by what she's heard from clients who've made the leap.This isn't about the obvious stuff. It's about the changes that catch you off guard, the ones that reach into every area of your life, not just your work. Whether you've been unhappy in your career for three years or ten, this episode will give you a vision for what's waiting on the other side.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Free Career Clarity CallIf you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/callsales call

Whatsup Nerdles! This week we're back with a 1:1 Beth and Matt episode! We get caught up on life and dive into the world of extreme diets and Beth's dieting history as a menopausal woman, as well as life changes as a parent and the responsibilities that come with it.Join our Patreon for monthly workouts, challenges, recipes, and to become part of the Cut The Crap Community! Become a member today for exclusive content and to support our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cutthecrappodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you Cured Nutrition for sponsoring our Podcast! Save 20% on all Cured Nutrition products with our code 'CTCPOD'!Follow the pod: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cutthecrapwithbethandmatt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow your hosts:Beth: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bethferacofitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mattlaarfit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a DM! Let us know what you think of this one, and with episode ideas! If we use your comment or suggestion, we'll give you a shoutout on the podcast!

Find Venus in your birth chart at https://www.quietmindastrology.comTHE VENUS THRESHOLDWhat if you could anticipate the major turning points in your relationships, desires, and personal growth? In this episode, I share the concept of the Venus Threshold, an eight-year astronomical cycle that completely changes how we experience love and fulfillment. We explore how this cycle shows up at ages 7, 14, 21, and 28, and how it aligns with music, art, the Fibonacci sequence, and even our chakras. I hope this episode helps you connect with what you truly love and brings a satisfying resolution to your desires. QUOTES"This is where we transform in what we love, how we love, our relationships, friendships, partnerships, commitments." "Venus in your chart shows where you get attracted, how you attract others, where people have desire for you, what you desire." "Every seven years you cross a Venus threshold. This is a new phase of love, relationships, and knowing what you want." "When you practice gratitude, you appreciate what you have, and the Venus becomes less obsessive." TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Venus Threshold Explained 01:38 Venus as the Planet of Desire and Attraction 03:29 The Eight Year Venus Rose Cycle 06:02 The Venus Threshold Ages 10:40 The Seven Year Itch in Relationships 12:04 Venus, the Five Senses, and the Material World 15:02 The Musical Octave, Freemasonry, and the Letter G 17:07 Symmetry, the Fibonacci Sequence, and Nature 24:20 The Chakras and the Bridge to Your Desires 28:21 Aligning Your Venus Energy and Cultivating Harmony KEYWORDSVedic astrology forecast, Jyotish, Venus threshold, planetary transits, astrology cycles, Fibonacci sequence, chakra healing, spiritual growth, relationshipsFREE RESOURCES⭐️ Free Birth Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchart⭐️ Free Horoscopes: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freehoroscopes⭐️ Podcast (Spotify, Apple, etc): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/astrology⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quietmindastrology⭐️ YouTube: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/youtube⭐️ Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/yogateachertrainingWORK WITH ME⭐️ Book a Reading: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/reading⭐️ Decode Your Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/101⭐️ New Moon Alignment: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/newmoon⭐️ Mentorship: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorshipNEXT STEP⭐️ See where your Venus is and how it plays out in your life: https://www.quietmindastrology.com

How do teens view the myriad of life changes they are experiencing? Video Podcast - Life Is The Future - Season 8, Episode 11This season's 8th grade hosts, Piper, Mwanashe, and Maddie review their year on the podcast. The teens discuss life changes, focusing on academics, friendships and social life, extracurriculars, growing up through middle school, advice to others, and look ahead to the transition into high school next year.What other concepts should the students have mentioned in this episode?Tune in soon as our Season 8 hosts interview the high school seniors who were in their spot 4 years ago. Season 4 meets Season 8, as the teens discuss life beyond middle school. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the 2025-2026 school year!BOOKING & CONTACT

In this episode of Living Undeterred, host Jeff Johnston sits down with Wes Bruns for one of the most powerful and emotional conversations yet—an unforgettable story of survival, loss, and what it truly means to keep going when everything changes.Wes shares the unimaginable tragedy that altered his life forever—a carbon monoxide poisoning incident that took multiple members of his family and left him fighting for his own life. What follows is not just a story of survival, but a journey through grief, resilience, and the long road of rebuilding identity, purpose, and faith in the aftermath of loss.From his roots in Iowa basketball to decades of coaching and mentoring young athletes, Wes opens up about the moments that shaped him—losing his father at a young age, the accident that nearly took everything, and the mindset that carried him through recovery. He reflects on the power of physical and mental strength, the role of community, and how storytelling has become a mission through his upcoming book When Life Changes the Game.This episode goes deeper than tragedy—it's about perspective. It's about choosing growth over bitterness, action over sympathy, and purpose over pain. Jeff and Wes explore what it means to honor those we've lost by how we live, how we lead, and how we show up for others.If you've ever faced loss, questioned your purpose, or needed a reminder of what resilience really looks like—this conversation will stay with you.Listen now and share this episode with someone who needs it.

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summary Jayla and Shaye explore the humorous side of how we romanticize and delude ourselves with trends, supplements, and life expectations, reflecting on personal experiences and societal influences. keywords self-delusion, trends, wellness, supplements, life expectations, humor, personal growth, societal influence key topics Self-delusion and societal trends Humorous reflection on wellness and beauty trends Impact of social media on self-perception guest name  Titles Are We Delusional or Romanticizing Our Lives? The Funny Side of Wellness Trends and Self-Delusion sound bites "We are fully participating in the protein trend." "I've bought into every supplement, every trend." "We're romanticizing our lives in our 20s." Chapters 00:00 Empower Fest Launch and Updates 02:55 Delusions vs. Romanticizing Life 05:32 Health Trends and Supplements 08:26 Reflections on Youthful Delusions 11:33 Life Changes and Realizations 14:11 Nostalgic Beauty Trends 17:07 Embracing Delusion in Life Planning

welcome to your NEW MONTH reset... and were being REAL & HONEST here. In this week's epsiode, we share our sh*t list and how were actually going to slove our problems. We hope this epsiode inspires you to get your sh*t together!! Hope you enjoy & make sure to follow our socials below: MY SOCIALS:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kaylieestewart/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/hotgirlenergypodcast/?hl=entiktokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@kaylieestewart?_t=8UV3DMjINID&_r=1Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiAlWpmp905JHvVLtZnIk8A

Everyone says they want connection. They want community. They want the world to change. But most people are still waiting. Waiting to feel ready. Waiting for the right time. Waiting for someone else to go first. In this episode of Cacao Conversations, we're having a real conversation about what's actually keeping people stuck—and why doing the work alone only takes you so far. We talk about: • Why so many people feel disconnected (even when they're “doing the work”)• The hidden cost of staying in isolation• Why showing up feels uncomfortable—and why it matters• How community accelerates healing, growth, and real change • What shifts when you choose to be seen instead of staying in the background This isn't about forcing yourself to do more. It's about recognizing that the life you say you want… requires you to show up for it. And not just for yourself—but for each other. If you've been feeling the pull to be in deeper connection, to be part of something real, to stop doing this alone… this is your invitation. This is the work we do inside: Reclaim Your Power — The Remembering: A 6-Week Journey Back to Your True Self A space where you're supported, seen, and challenged to step into who you truly are—together. New episodes of Cacao Conversations drop weekly. Sip. Connect. Awaken. Hey! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode, please send us a message. We'd love to hear from you!Your cup is full, your journey awaits. Let's sip, chat, and transform together. Find out more at https://www.bodyandsoulevents.love/ Julietta Wenzel Founder of Body & Soul Ministries, Julietta is a healer, guide, and visionary dedicated to helping others remember their true selves and step into their authentic power. With a background as a physical therapist turned spiritual practitioner, she combines individual healing sessions, sacred ceremonies, and transformative retreats to guide her community toward joy, fulfillment, and alignment. https://bodyandsoulministries.love/ Instagram: @bodyandsoulministries Dorice Ross Elder of Body & Soul Ministries, Dorice is a healer, educator, and guide devoted to supporting others in remembering their divinity and lived experience of Oneness. With a background in physical therapy and university-level teaching, her path has always bridged the body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in both psychology and energy healing, and inspired by diverse spiritual traditions, Dorice creates safe, compassionate spaces where healing unfolds naturally. Her work is guided by love, deep listening, and trust in the wisdom of Source.  Instagram: @rossdoriceShine bright and have a magical day!Julietta & Dorice

Most men don't realize how a major life change can silently threaten the foundation of their marriage — unless they understand the unseen dynamics at play. Bryan Hooks shares a raw, honest look at his own decision to stop drinking, revealing how such a personal shift impacts him and his relationship in unexpected ways.In this episode, Bryan and Paul dissect the emotional rollercoaster that comes with significant lifestyle changes — from feelings of loneliness and resentment to misaligned support. You'll discover how unspoken expectations and silent leadership can create distance, and why clear communication with your spouse is critical for true support. They break down practical tactics for navigating change, including setting realistic expectations, expressing your needs, and the power of affirmations to reframe your identity post-change.You'll learn how publicly declaring your intentions can strengthen accountability, and how small, consistent actions can transform internal struggles into shared growth. If you're a man contemplating a pivotal change in your life, or someone who wants to better support your partner through theirs, this episode offers invaluable insights to keep your marriage resilient. Remember: the internal battles of change are real, but with the right mindset, they become opportunities for deep connection and lasting transformation.This conversation isn't just about personal growth — it's about understanding the ripple effects that your choices create in your marriage and beyond. Perfect for men on the verge of their next big life move or spouses seeking to understand the journey better. Get inspired to lead by example, communicate authentically, and turn life's challenges into stepping stones for a stronger, more aligned partnership.Bryan Hooks is a dedicated husband and life-change advocate, known for his candid discussions on personal transformation and marriage resilience. His honest reflections inspire men to embrace change and foster healthier relationships.If you're ready to turn your struggles into shared triumphs, this episode is essential listening. Unlock the secret to leading with transparency and purpose — because the biggest change begins from within.Please reach out to us at:marriageistougher.comfacebook.com/MarriageIsTougherinstagram.com/marriageistougher/Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideasDon't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!!This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!Thank You,Bryan and Paul

One of my biggest lessons in life has been learning how to not brace for the fall when faced with uncertainty and change. As I reflect on the last decade of my life (from age 25 to 35), I'd say I did a pretty good job with trusting the next step before I felt fully confident to take it. I hope this may somehow resonate with you, or even inspire you to take the leap. cheers to the open road and question marks.This short video essay was created from a Substack article I wrote shortly after my 35th birthday.

When life throws your family a curveball or hands you an opportunity you never saw coming, homeschooling gives you the flexibility to pivot and keep moving forward. That's exactly what today's guest, Cassie Olguin, has lived out with her oldest daughter, and her story is one you're not going to want to miss. In this episode, we explore: How homeschooling made it possible for her daughter to pivot without falling behind What it looks like to support your child through big dreams and unexpected endings The emotional side of letting go of a path you thought was “the plan” How to raise kids who can actually advocate for themselves and take ownership of their education Connect with Cassie: LinkedIn | Outschool Blog Cassie's Article: Raising Independent Learners Resources mentioned: Episode 76

In this episode of Beyond Limits, Liv pulls you into a moment you can feel in your body… the edge.The place where nothing looks like it's happening, but everything is building beneath the surface.Inside this episode:⚡ What it actually feels like to be on the edge of your next level and why it often looks like nothing is working

Matthew Martinez joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share his story of growing up after losing his mom at a young age, being raised by his dad, and finding an early passion for drawing and creativity that would later shape his life. Matthew had never been arrested until he was 23 years old, when a gun charge led to a 3.5-year sentence in New York State prison. In this episode, he talks about what it was like going from never being in trouble to doing real time, and how he used his talent for art to survive on the inside, turning drawing into a hustle behind bars. He also shares how that same skill gave him a second chance after release, ultimately becoming a tattoo artist and rebuilding his life. This is a real conversation about mistakes, adaptation, and turning a talent into a way out. _____________________________________________ #PrisonStories #PrisonHustle #PrisonLife #ExConvict #RealStories #ArtInPrison #LockedInPodcast #LifeAfterPrison _____________________________________________ Connect with Matthew Martinez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintedpeopleartstudio?igsh=MXcxcGRnZWZsaXRvYg== Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paintedpeopleartstudio?_r=1&_t=ZP-95STf7ARNbb _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Gun Charge & Arrest (Full Story) 01:51 Growing Up in New York 03:38 Family Struggles, Loss & Upbringing 10:12 School Life & Early Passions 14:34 Using Art as Therapy 18:10 Life Changes & Becoming a Father 23:30 Arrest, Charges & The Case 33:40 Sentencing, Prison Time & Lessons Learned 38:43 Life in Prison: Politics & Survival 42:22 Hustling in Prison: Art & Making Money 49:23 Prison Tattoo Culture Explained 55:28 Turning Art Into Opportunity Behind Bars 01:02:20 Prison Jobs, Programs & Early Release 01:10:07 Solitary Confinement & Prison Challenges 01:18:14 Life After Prison & Rebuilding 01:26:13 Tattoo Career & Personal Growth 01:29:18 Fatherhood, Family & Giving Back 01:36:35 Final Lessons & Reflections _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world is on fire—but we still have each other. This week, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda step away from the overwhelm to talk about what actually holds us: love, family, friendship, and truth. From their Oscars experience to a listener's question about divorce, kids, and staying in love, this episode is about staying soft while doing hard things. - Why losing the Oscar still felt like winning - What kids really need when they sense change at home - The difference between leaving a relationship and giving up on love - How to tell the truth (even when it's hard) - Why it's time to get off the shore and into the boat Follow We Can Do Hard Things on:  Instagram — ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wecandohardthings⁠