Podcasts about lonliness

In this episode, I respond to Breakpoint's take on AI and loneliness, pushing back on their claim that the Church is the cure. Yes, AI relationships are artificial—but let's not pretend church communities always offer something better. I explore the real failures of Christian community, the limits of human connection, and why honesty—not idealism—is what we need.

Teddy Swims' “Lose Control” isn't just about heartbreak—it's a raw confession of fear, need, and the ache of being alone. In this episode, we explore the song's emotional core, the tension between needing God and needing others, and why Christianity often struggles to hold both together.

Salem Witch Trials: Sarah Osborne's Lonely Death

This week, Brie takes the mic solo for a deeply personal and heartfelt episode exploring the complicated journey of fitting in—something she's experiencing right now in her house and continues to deal with herself as an adult. Brie opens up about her daughter Birdie's recent struggles with belonging and social anxiety, noting how even though Birdie has friends, she doesn't always feel connected. Brie shares the emotional challenge of watching her daughter navigate friendships, feel left out, and wrestle with big feelings she doesn't always know how to process as well as her struggle as a parent to fix it or let Birdie find her own way through it.From fashion-forward days to hard moments of being the last one picked, Brie dives into how she and her family are supporting Birdie through these growing pains—especially affirmations that can help her inner dialogue and even changing up her weekly routine to prioritize her mental well-being. But the episode isn't just about Birdie—Brie also reflects on her own journey of trying to fit in, especially as a woman, a mother, and a business owner. She gets real about feelings of invisibility, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to compare herself on social media. Through it all, Brie reminds herself (and listeners) that the truest form of belonging comes from within—when we show up as our most authentic selves. Brie closes things out with a special Inspiration & Affirmation that will make you feel noticed and heard.  Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109!

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On this week's podcast Stephanie and Mairead are discussing loneliness.The many times that loneliness is more likely to happen.The food map of your connections. The micro connections of your day.Why are we, in Ireland more lonely than our European neighbours.How we can include others and do we forget to do that? Alone and lonely are not the same thing. Do you date from a place of loneliness.The power and enormous value of volunteering The wonderful way women support women.Be kind to others - maybe there is something that you don't know. Actively include others - playing your part. The loneliness that is part of being in a bad relationship!If you would like to book a private consultation with Stephanie and Mairead visit www.toughlove.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(HAUNTINGLIVE) (S6 E8) PODCASTER TIMOTHY RENNER EXPLORES THE LIVES OF HERMITS IN HIS BOOK I HAVE NEVER MINDED THE LONLINESS, HERMITS AND THEIR STORIES! Host Timothy Renner of Strange Familiars podcast talks about his new book to share tales of Hermits and their connection to their strange world. SHOP TIM'S ETSY STORE HERE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LostGrave Host: Trevor Bishop Co-Host: Yolanta Meri Psychic Medium Website & Shop: hauntinglivepodcast.com YouTube: @hauntinglive

This episode is all about finding and building your community with networking expert Jeni Smith. Sarah and Jeni talk about Why everyone is feeling isolated and craving human connection How self-awareness can help you figure out what kind of community you want Where to look for people like you Ideas for nurturing and growing relationships Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Listen to Jeni's first appearance on Research Adjacent Connect to Jeni on LinkedIn Find networking events on NetworkWhere.com Check out the Research Adjacent Community for freelancers and small business owners About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message

Have you ever felt feelings of lonliness and/or isolation as a creative? We spend so many hours alone typically because that is how we make things and have the quiet head space to create. Moreover, many people in our lives may not understand WHAT or WHY we do this. How much alone time is optimal vs. too much? What do you do when feeling of lonliness creep in?Today we have an amazing conversation with Maker/Woodworker/Content Creator and PYSCHOLOGIST Dr. Sam Raimondi (DIYHuntress) on this topic. We all share our experiences on this topic and importantly, share how we alleviate these feelings to emerge inspired with a deep sense of well-being.To watch the YOUTUBE VIDEO of this episode and the irreverent & somewhat unpredictable AFTERSHOW, subscribe to our Patreon:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/user?u=91688467

Timothy Renner joins us to discuss his new book "I Have Never Minded the Loneliness: Hermits and Their Stories". Tim tells about the various hermit's lives that he explores in the book as well as the nature and what it means to be a hermit.https://www.strangefamiliars.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conspirinormal-podcast/donations

In this episode Professor Ramble and the Velvet Fist discuss what amkes a community with special guests Karen and Gherkin.

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This episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast explores the importance of friendships for young people, especially teens and tweens. Dr. Kathy discusses the significance of guiding children in developing relationships and mentorships, highlighting recent research on the power of friendship. The conversation delves into the role parents and caregivers play in helping kids navigate the complexities of forming meaningful connections. For more on this, visit: https://celebratekids.com/podcasts/helping-our-kids-build-healthy-friendships

There's an epidemic of loneliness among older women. Megan Lynch with Shelley Emling, Editor-in-Chief of The Ethel Circle from AARP and Lisa Marcellino, Member, Ethel Gathering Group.

Merry Chrstmas and Happy Holidays everyone!I recorded this podcast several weeks ago during a particulary emotional moment. I tried a new audio recording method and things got a little...echohy. I debated over the past few weeks about posting it and re-recording it since I want to deliver the highest quality content I can.But this episdde is different. I feel in my heart that I need to put this message out there and that someone may need to hear it. I also know that I won't be able to capture the same emotions and rawness as the first time I did it, so here it is in it's real and authentic form. Let's move in to 2025 strong and refreshed. This next year I am challengning myself to put out a podcast each week even if it's just audio. I have so much on my heart that I want to share and so many others that have stories to tell as well. So let's grow together in 2025. I love you all!Stay connected: Instagram: @insightsintoasoul_official Facebook: Insights Into A SoulContact: insightsintoasoul@gmail.com Music by: Only Ghosts Find them on Spotify! Only Ghosts on Spotify

In this episode, Mary Ann Samedi explains why workplace loneliness is more common than you think, and how it's affecting your leadership and team dynamics.Whether you're a leader or a team member, the isolation can creep in, but here's the truth: it doesn't have to stay that way.Tune in and explore how to break the cycle, build stronger connections, and make your workplace a place where no one feels like they're on an island. As host of the Set to Lead Podcast, Mary Ann creates a mentoring space to listen to critical conversations with workplace leaders.If you are an emerging or current leader looking to bypass setbacks or learn from the success and mistakes of others, you have a front row seat right here.For more ways to lead yourself and teams better, follow the show and the various leadership resources shared at www.settolead.com.Set to Lead Podcast is produced by www.thesmartsolopreneur.com.

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TWR Season 4 Episode 5 of the Travels With Randy podcast is here! Walk A Mile, Hug Somebody For 20 Seconds, And Contemplate The Future It's another week in the glorious spectacle of the northeast for Randy. The Berkshires and the Catskills continue to show off leaf-changing season for Randy, and as the leaves hit peak change, Randy hit peak sightseeing.  First he visits the famous Mystic Pizza II, then hunts down several lighthouses. Bubba then decides to drill down on Randy's psyche a little bit and the pair have a very long conversation about Randy's seemingly strange ability to be alone all the time - why it DOESN'T bother him and what in his past made that so.   The fellas also agree to walk a mile this week AND to hug somebody for 20 seconds.   Next week they will discuss the next 25 years and how things will change for everyone. Come join the conversation on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/travelswithrandypodcast Have a great idea for the guys?  Want to sponsor us?  Want to be a guest?  Email bubba@travelswithrandypodcast.com 

Here are the show notes based on the transcript: Show Notes: Building Community with Rosie Sherry In this episode, Nola Simon interviews Rosie Sherry, a community expert and founder of Ministry of Testing and Rosieland. Key Topics: - Rosie's journey into community building, starting with local tech meetups in Brighton - The growth of Ministry of Testing from a small project to a global community - Challenges and opportunities in running in-person conferences post-pandemic - Creating inclusive spaces for introverts and neurodivergent individuals at events - The impact of AI on online communities and content moderation - Building custom community platforms vs. relying on social media - The importance of focusing on community transformation rather than just conversations - Addressing the global loneliness epidemic through intentional, small-scale connections - The benefits of homeschooling and building local support networks Highlights: - Ministry of Testing's approach to conferences, including the unique "99-second talks" feature - The 80/20 rule of community: 20% conversations, 80% other valuable activities - Creating custom-built community platforms to own data and foster genuine connections - The challenges of quantifying community ROI and the importance of organic growth - Rosie's perspective on work-from-home policies and the potential discrimination in forced return-to-office mandates Notable Quotes: "Why should all the social networks have all the fun?" - Rosie Sherry on building custom community platforms "We have to find ways to properly connect one-to-one with people and have conversations and not rely on this spamming of groups or thinking like, you know, getting the attention or getting the virality is going to all of a sudden help our loneliness. It doesn't." - Rosie Sherry on addressing loneliness Resources Mentioned: - Ministry of Testing (website) - Rosieland (website) - TestBash conference Rosie Sherry - Ministry of Testing | LinkedIn  

Beyond Damascus: The show where encounter meets mission. On this podcast, Dan, Brad, and Aaron will give you practical tips on how to live out your faith every day. We'll get into actionable steps of what it means to have an abundant Christian life and share things that we've learned through our personal journey's about overcoming obstacles, pursuing joy, and living a meaningful life. Tune in each week! Check out Beyond Damascus on Spotify and Apple Podcasts at: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MMe7sJcCTSZwyYu4D8EF3?si=1e9fe39919bb43e9 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-damascus/id1587181752 Learn more about Damascus at https://damascus.net Special thanks to St. Gabriel Catholic Radio for their support in the production of Beyond Damascus. Learn more about St. Gabriel at https://stgabrielradio.com

Jeff Hickman begins our series "Made For People", which utilizes material from the book of the same title by Justin Whitmel Earley.

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Eric Newman speaks with Eugene Lim about his novel Fog & Car. First published in 2008 and freshly brought back into print this year, the novel dilates on the experiences of a couple making a life on their own in the wake of their divorce, the novel explores loneliness, grief, and the struggles of human relation through rotating perspectives of each member of the former couple as well as the friend they share in common. Walking through the novel's key moments, the discussion also explores how the passage of time has changed Lim's relationship to the characters and the existential loneliness that orbits the core of Fog & Car. Also, Mark Krotov co-editor of The Intellectual Situation: The Best of n+1's Second Decade, retruns to recommend Alan Hollinghurst's The Swimming Pool Library.

Last time we talked about how your phone could interfere with connecting with people. This time I thought it would be good to talk about how our phones can help us combat loneliness and isolation.  We hear a lot about the negative health impacts of loneliness, and yet this series of studies suggests that most of us are reluctant to reach out to old friends – even though that's one of the fastest ways to boost our social connections.  A new Canadian study showed that fewer than one third of people in their study sent a message (txt, email. Phone call) to an old friend even when they wanted to, thought the friend would be receptive, had their contact details, and had time and space to send a message.  The study found that people tended to view old friends in the same way they view strangers, which contributed to reluctance to reach out.  Things that helped with connecting with old friends included:  - A “practice” condition (sending messages to current friends) helped more people to reach out to old friends, suggesting one practical way to warm people up to contacting old friends.  - Imagine what it's like for you to receive a message from an old friend. Most people were very positive about being the one that is contacted rather than doing the contacting. Putting yourself in the other person's shoes might help reduce reluctance to be the one making the first move  - Start with some easy wins – contact people you were close to in the past rather than more casual acquaintances. More likely to be able to rekindle those old fires.    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor John Bornschein and Dr. Steve Ford discuss the biblical guide for how and why Christians suffer. Support the Show.Produced by Calvary Fellowship Fountain Valley church. Learn more at www.CalvaryFountain.com

It's essential to differentiate solitude from isolation or loneliness. We define solitude as a healthy, personal discipline that allows you to engage in meaningful self-reflection. Loneliness, however, is a state of “sadness”because one has no friends or company. Although loneliness and solitude are sometimes used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. Today, we dive deep into the difference between both and how when you learn to embrace solitude you can really enhance your life in such a beautiful way. _________________________________________________________ Follow us on IG: @straightupsistersthepodcast @raqcsworld @lasusie Follow us on YOUTUBE: Straight Up Sisters Podcast For full episodes in AUDIO and VIDEO subscribe to Patreon.com/straightupsisters Email us: hello@straightupsisters.com

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In this episode we discuss how the effects of loneliness can negatively impact your overall health.Our website: https://acupunctureismylife.com/Follow our social media for more information on acupuncture:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acupunctureismylife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acupunctureismylifeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acupunctureismylife?lang=e

The loneliness of widowhood can be particularly painful and challenging for older widows. In the United States, 10% of widows live alone, 70% reside with adult children, and the remaining 20% are in home care facilities. What does this stage of life look like for widows, who often outlive their husbands by an average of 15 years? In this episode, we welcome Bonnie Shimko, a Certified Senior Advisor and advocate for seniors and individuals with special needs. As the co-founder and CEO of Arizona Care Management Solutions, Bonnie shares her insights and experiences in supporting widows and helping them navigate this complex phase of life.

6/21/24 6am CT Hour - Eric Scheidler/ Kelsey Gillespy/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg   John and Sarah chat about Willy Mays tribute, 10 Commandments in Louisiana, Game 5 of Stanley Cup and an update on the NEC Pilgrimage. Eric breaks down the ways in which women are being forced to have an abortion and how we can fight back. Kelsey talks about how lonely motherhood can be and why it's important to find fellowship and recognize the "perfect mom" idea isn't real. Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on Sunday's Gospel about having faith and patience in the storm.

There's an epidemic across the country that doctors say can pose serious health problems, but it's not what you might think.It's an epidemic of *loneliness*.The U.S. Surgeon General released a report in 2023 saying half of American adults experience "measurable" loneliness and that number is even higher for *young* adults.In this episode, we look at ways to combat this problem and build connections within our communities.Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition. 

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Come and see me at Wylde In Bed so you can enjoy the most intense erotic audio experience. Jocelyn's married life was not going to plan. Lonliness stalked her days As her husband worked away. An empty chasm that drew her into darkness,Forcing her to take a jobJust for the company.Making friends eased the pain, But then the chasm opened up again with the promise of holidays But could an offer From a friendly co-worker Be her salvation? Or would he just take her further into the darkness? This story was written by Devlin, inspired by the real fantasies of a listener.  A sensual and romantic story of love making and passions kindled, it does contain graphic descriptions of self-pleasure and sex in a public setting, and possibly some other sexy ibits I've forgotten just now.  Enjoy!!!!! 

Gregory Scott Brown, M.D., is a psychiatrist, a mental health writer and the author of The Self-Healing Mind: An Essential Five-Step Practice for Overcoming Anxiety and Depression, and Revitalizing Your Life. He also co-hosts Friday Sessions, a popular Instagram Live series about mental health. Dr. Brown is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a member of the American Psychiatric Association where he serves on the Council on Communications. His commentary has been featured in The New York Times, Men's Health, and The Washington Post, as well as on The Today Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, and the PBS News Hour.Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

New research from Arizona State University has documented an increasing global trend in loneliness, especially in the United States. Social psychologist have further noted the increasing rates of narcissism in the US where empathy is equally declining. Both these things are giving way to anti-social behaviors that can be classified as sociopathic. Since the 1980s there has also been a decrease in secure attachment styles and a rapid increase of dismissive and fearful styles that are defined by a lack of trust in others and extreme self isolation. Instead of addressing the core of these issues we instead turn to alcohol, drugs, or anti-depressants, among other things like pornography. Although these can become problems themselves they are symptoms of a larger societal rot at the core of which is not politics or religion or pornography, but the unwillingness of the human to look in the mirror and reflect. Instant gratification has come to define American life, from food orders and porn videos to economic issues and text messages. We expect it all right now. The needs of men and women are not being met, or are misunderstood, and so both turn to OnlyFans, drugs, alcohol, etc., to find validation and the money we define wrongly as success. We turn to isolation of self without any introspection which drives us further into an abyss. As we continue our downward spiral there is necessity in finding scapegoats like pornography to place all of our blame. -FREE ARCHIVE & RSS: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-secret-teachingsTwitter: https://twitter.com/TST___RadioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretteachingsWEBSITE (BOOKS, RESUBSCRIBE for early show access): http://thesecretteachings.infoPaypal: rdgable@yahoo.comCashApp: $rdgableBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tstradioSUBSCRIBE TO NETWORK: http://aftermath.mediaEMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.com

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy discusses the Surgeon General's warning about the health effects of loneliness, comparing it to smoking tobacco. Dr. Kathy shares insights on how parents and caregivers can navigate dark and lonely moments with children, emphasizing the importance of social connections for teens today. The episode delves into the challenges of parenting in an interconnected society and offers guidance on supporting children through loneliness.

Prayer meditations can help you align our mind and body with Christ. Pray on topics that are relevant to your spiritual journey by listening to these prayer meditations based on scripture. Listen to meditation music and pray along with these prayers based on reaching out to God in your loneliness. For meditations, sleep stories, and more, download the Abide app: https://abide.co/awesome Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Guest Bio:Chris Williamson is the host of the Modern Wisdom Podcast where he's had half a billion downloads! Listeners of the Modern Wisdom Podcast take away life lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet! Chris's YouTube channel has 400,000,000 views throughout all his videos.

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This week, we return to our roots in flash fiction with a reevaluation of success and a chef's plight in Limbo.  *** Purchase Sonbol e-book or paperback. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts. Subscribe via Google Play. Support via Patreon Subscribe via Stitcher. Subscribe via RSS Feed. Check out the official Prose website. Follow on Instagram.

My dear friend, Jana Highholder, and I break down what it is really like to be a young leader in the church. How do we find community and truly belong for who we are and not just equate worth with our giftings? Where does our identity lie? Are we what we do, or is our identity outside of that? All of this and more in today's episode!

You are not the sole provider of your family. God is. He has that weight and carries you through it. We control the input, God controls the impact. Today's guest Derek Mills reminds us that our responsibility lies in trusting God for the outcome of the hard work we put in. This isn't easy to do as life, stress, and family pressures may get in the way. This episode will be very encouraging for you if you can relate to these pressures.  In this episode, you'll discover…  What is the key trait to winning at work and at home? (2:08) Why Derek still has his coach. (10:04) What to do when you feel like everything is on YOU. (15:01) Deleting Social Media. (18:25)   Origin Story: If you asked the three Square Cow owners questions like, Why Texas? Why moving? Why 2008? The answer would likely be the same: family. The quest to start a Texas-based, family-owned moving company back in 2008 was simply a quest to bring their family together. That prevailing purpose allowed them to ignore the Texas heat, the seemingly impossible physical requirements of moving, and the worst recession since the Great Depression. In late 2007, their family was scattered and it seemed that everyone was in need of a career change. Wayne, the patriarch of the family, devised a plan. After learning his oldest daughter was moving to Austin, TX with her husband and small children, he persuaded his son, Wade, and son-in-law Derek to uproot their families and head west to the state where everything is bigger. Kicking the tires of several industries, ideas, and businesses lead them to a fateful meeting that forever changed their lives with the idea of starting their own moving company. With just 2 trucks, 3 family members, and a silly name, Square Cow Moovers was born. They launched March 1, 2008, to underwhelming results. However, as time passed, the gears of the small business began to grind, and little by little Square Cow grew. Instead of sudden “overnight success”, Square Cow grew by a multiple of one. Meaning, the goal became to move just one more sofa, then hire one more driver, then buy one more truck, and launch one more branch…and so on. That commitment to seeing something through was foundational, and would go on to yield well-deserved success. Today Square Cow spans 2 states with seven branches and hundreds of employees. The family grew, and our herd followed. What's Next?  Are you struggling to win at both home and work? Maybe you're crushing it at work, but home life is tough. Or maybe home life is great, but work is challenging.  I want to give you 10 tips that I share with clients. Go to my website at www.corymcarlson.com/subscribe and download your free copy of “10 Ways To Win At Home and at Work.”   Have you read ‘Rise and Go'? All leaders get knocked down from time to time, so this is a resource to help you get back up quicker.  Check it out on Amazon. Also, if you have not checked out my first book, please do! It is called Win At Home First and you can purchase it on Amazon Here. Forbes Magazine rated it one of 7 books everyone on your team should read.

In this episode of Facing the Dark, we delve into loneliness and how to navigate it healthily. Dr. Kathy expounds on the belief that it is not realistic to avoid loneliness all the time, but rather, accepting and embracing being alone at times is appropriate. She emphasizes that not addressing loneliness may lead to insecurity and a lack of confidence. She points out that learning to handle loneliness is essential, encouraging us to see it as a positive experience.  Dr. Kathy shares how resiliency is the ability to bounce back from despair, disappointment, grief, and fear, and that it is a choice that can become a part of one's character. We guide parents in fostering resiliency in children, preventing loneliness from leading to despair or isolation. 

The other day, I took Maggie, my sweet rescue pup, for our usual stroll in the nearby forest. The trails were their usual brand of magical, the fog lending an ethereal touch to the day.As I meandered through my cherished trails, surrounded by trees with moss dripping from their dewy branches, and the gentle symphony of the nearby river, I had a moment of profound appreciation. This place has become my sanctuary, where I can simply exist and revel in the splendor of nature.Lately, I've found myself grappling with a whirlwind of emotions. The daily routines, the holiday rush, and the weight of global events have left me feeling a bit overwhelmed.Yesterday's walk was particularly poignant. The rain mirrored my emotions, pouring down as I wrestled with feelings of frustration and a sense of being lost amidst the holiday chaos and maybe even life itself. As the the rain kept falling, the trees kept treeing. The dog kept running. And I without having to really think about it, kept putting one foot in front of the other. I realized, it's okay to have days when everything feels a bit out of sync. So right there, in the midst of all these ordinary miracles; mushrooms growing underfoot, the ancient, stoic trees effortlessly sustaining all our lives, and the relentless rushing of water (how does the river always seem to know exactly where it is going? And with such purpose?) I allowed myself to have a good cry amidst it all. I let it all out. And not surprisingly, it did. It served as a gentle reminder that none of us have it all together, no matter how it might seem on the surface.The other night, I had this dream about meeting Ellen DeGeneres. When I sat with it I was able to decode a pretty beautiful message from this dream. I talk about it inside this episode. Have a listen when you have 15 mins. (And if you know Ellen, please send her a note that I would love to talk to her on Creative Genius!) There's an incredible two-part series—starting on December 22  - the first one is about closing out the year with meaningful rituals and intentions, with another one two weeks later with invaluable insights for making 2024 a stellar year. Make sure you are tuned in for those. And if you hadn't heard, I'm hosting a special event on January 1st called "Liminal Lights." It's all about bidding adieu to 2023's baggage and setting intentions for the new year. I have a strong feeling it's going to be an incredibly powerful experience. Sign up below. I want to remind you that it's perfectly fine not to have everything figured out. Life's journey is messy, but within that chaos lies a beautiful path of growth and discovery. We're all navigating this journey together, embracing the twists and turns as best we can.Take good care of yourself, and let's catch up soon. Sending you loads of positive energy your way!xoxo

On this week's episode, we had the honor of sitting down with Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA to discuss why people are so lonely, how social media is impacting the youth, and discuss the horrifying rise in suicide rates amongst teens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first time I learned I couldn't be my authentic self in the world was in second grade when I wore a Barney shirt to school. Yep, you guessed it, so not cool. It's instances like that where we learn to not be ourselves, to be small and to shrink ourselves into what works for others.  In this conversation, I'm going to share what happens when our authentic self is disconnected from our public persona and how to bridge the gap.  If you feel like you've been getting smaller and smaller to fit the needs of others - then this conversation is for you. Connect with Danielle: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook  Instagram Facebook  Twitter Website More Resources Episode #177 At Peace with Yourself through Mindful Living