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What happens when the career you built your whole life around disappears overnight?Jase Hawkins has been one of Australia's most recognisable breakfast radio voices for decades. But behind the laughter was a story most people never saw, including the moment he was told everything would be fine, right before his number one show was axed.In this episode, Jase opens up about losing both his parents, the grief that still catches him off guard, the IVF journey he and his wife went through, and raising a son with autism.You'll learn:How grief can become one of life's greatest teachersWhat raising a child with autism taught Jase about patience and unconditional loveWhy success means very little without the right people around you.A final thought: A meaningful life isn't built through achievements or recognition. It's built through relationships and showing up for the people you love.Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.Sign up for Sarah's newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.Instagram: @sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dating can feel exhausting, especially when you're a high-achieving woman who has built a beautiful life but still desires healthy, intentional love.In this re-released episode of The Secret Formula of Femininity, I'm bringing back a powerful conversation with a professional matchmaker about what women need to understand when it comes to dating, attraction, clarity, standards, and finding the right partner.We talk about what really matters when you're looking for love, the mistakes many women make without realizing it, and how to approach dating with more confidence, discernment, and feminine energy.In this episode, you'll learn:What matchmakers notice about women who are truly ready for loveWhy clarity matters more than just having “high standards”How successful women can approach dating without burnoutWhat may be blocking connection, chemistry, and emotional availabilityHow to date with softness, self-respect, and strategyWhether you're dating after divorce, dating over 35, navigating modern dating apps, or simply wanting to be more intentional in love, this episode will give you practical insight and a fresh perspective.✨ Ready to create healthier boundaries, deeper self-trust, and more ease in love? Join the Boundaries to Bliss community and explore my resources here: [insert link]

This one gets into nervous system regulation, relationship arguments, triggers, self ownership, masculine and feminine energy, doom scrolling, comparison, divorce, blame, and why the grass is not greener unless you actually water it. Nervous system regulation and emotional awareness are also showing up heavily in 2026 wellness and self improvement conversations, especially as people push back against over-optimization and burnout culture.Rick sits down with Grant Dziak to talk about why performance is not just abs. Or money. Or how much you can lift. It is what happens inside you when your patterns take over and you still have to choose differently.In this conversation Grant Dziak, who works with high performers through the lens of neuroscience, physiology, and behavior, breaks down the uncomfortable part most people skip. Your brain is not trying to make you happy. It is trying to keep you safe. And sometimes that means your body starts a fight before your mind even knows why.In this interview you'll learn:Why performance starts inside before it ever shows up outsideHow your body can turn stress into a weekend fight with the person you loveWhy triggers are yours to own even when someone else hits themHow nervous system regulation gives you a second before you reactWhy blaming people keeps you stuck in the exact pattern you say you hateFollow Rick's Socials:Instagram | LinkedIn | RickJordan.TVgrant dziak, rick jordan, frequency podcast, nervous system regulation, relationship conflict, emotional regulation, self ownership, high performance, internal performance, mindset patterns, behavior patterns, habit loops, trauma response, fight or flight, stress response, masculine energy, feminine energy, relationship advice, marriage conflict, triggers, blame, self awareness, emotional intelligence, somatic awareness, burnout culture, doom scrolling, comparison trap, personal growth, performance mindset, neuroscience, physiology, cortisol, dopamine, parasympathetic nervous system, sympathetic nervous system, choosing yourself, stop blaming, high performers, toxic patterns, relationship triggers, weekend fights, grass is greener, self improvement 2026, wellness trends

What if your word of the year isn't just a goal, but a reflection of who you're becoming?In this deeply personal solo episode, Jay Doran explores the connection between his word for 2025, Intensity, and his word for 2026, Love, uncovering how one became the necessary foundation for the other. Jay reflects on the evolution of his journey through reading, writing, speaking, and listening, from the early days of 30 Days of Thought to conducting hundreds of interviews on the Culture Matters Podcast. Along the way, he shares how years of learning to listen transformed him as a leader, teacher, advisor, entrepreneur, and student. This episode explores:Why intensity was about reclaiming lost parts of himselfThe lessons learned from recording hundreds of podcast conversationsThe difference between speaking to be heard and listening to understandHow Culture Matters evolved through action rather than theoryWhy great leadership requires knowing when to speak and when to listenThe relationship between identity, responsibility, and personal growthHow connecting people creates meaning and valueThe deeper philosophical and etymological meaning behind both intensity and loveWhy love is not merely a feeling, but a commitment to the growth and good of othersThroughout the conversation, Jay examines the idea that intensity is directed force while love is directed responsibility. One builds capacity. The other determines how that capacity is used. At its core, this episode is about integration. It's about becoming more fully yourself, reconnecting with what matters most, and using your gifts, relationships, and experiences to create something larger than yourself.Because sometimes the next chapter of growth isn't about achieving more.It's about bringing people together. 

Women have been taught to chase beauty through self-rejection.But the feminine body blossoms through love, pleasure, and relationship.In this episode of The Vital Goddess Podcast, we explore how sacred sensuality can tame the inner critic and restore your natural radiance—not by fighting the mind, but by creating a different atmosphere within the body.Together we explore:Why women often struggle with body criticism despite knowing "better" The atmosphere of surveillance, comparison, shame, and competition many women inheritHow sensuality changes the atmosphere of thought and perceptionThe connection between Venus in Leo, radiance, beauty, and embodied loveWhy women deserve to experience themselves outside the atmosphere of competitionThe profound relationship between Love and ErosWhy the breasts are where love becomes embodiedTaoist wisdom on the heart, breasts, kidneys, yoni, and the circulation of life forceThe role of oxytocin, nervous system softening, and feminine nourishment How daily breast massage supports the circulation of love, nourishment, and radianceThis episode also includes a guided Embodied Love Breast Massage, one of my favorite Taoist self-care rituals for women in their Second Spring.Downloadable Resources:

If you've ever felt lighter in your life after removing someone from it — this episode explains why.Barb & Michelle get real about the 5 signals that it might be time to cut someone out of your life — and why knowing the signals is only half the battle. This episode covers the guilt, the fantasy that people will change, the sunk cost of long relationships, and how to actually do it in a way that doesn't consume the next five years of your life.Barb speaks from experience — including her own 33-year untangling — and Michelle brings the practical, modern perspective on why even empathetic, self-aware people stay in relationships that cost them everything. This is the episode for anyone who already knows what they need to do but can't seem to let themselves do it.What You'll Learn:The 5 specific signals that a relationship is costing you more than it's givingWhy the apology is often the manipulation — not the resolutionHow to tell the difference between sunk cost and real loveWhy being "the bigger person" is sometimes just being controlledHow to release someone from your life without needing to hate them firstSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Preston is one of Australia's most recognisable television personalities and the face of MasterChef Australia for over a decade. This week he sits down with Sarah Grynberg on A Life of Greatness for one of the most honest conversations he has ever had.Matt opens up about what fame really feels like from the inside, the guilt of missing family moments that matter while building a career, and why he ultimately walked away from one of the biggest shows in Australian television history. He also talks about losing his brother, watching a parent move through dementia, and the friendships and moments that ended up meaning more than any of the success.This is not the Matt Preston you think you know.In this episode you will learn:What really happened behind the scenes of MasterChef AustraliaWhy fame can quietly distort who you are if you stop paying attentionThe moment with his daughter that made him rethink everythingHow losing his brother shaped the direction of his lifeWhat dementia and aging parents taught him about time and loveWhy meaningful relationships matter more than success, money or status.A final thought...We spend so much of our lives striving for the next thing. This episode is a powerful reminder to stop and ask yourself what truly matters before it's too late.Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.Sign up for Sarah's newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.Instagram: @sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailSophia Kianni is the co-founder and CEO of Phia, an AI shopping agent with more than 1.4 million users that has raised over $43 million from an investor list that includes Kris Jenner, Sara Blakely, and Hailey Bieber. Sophia and her co-founder built the company out of their Stanford dorm room on a single thesis: in the future, every consumer will have a personal AI shopping assistant.Sophia is also the co-host of The Burnouts, a podcast with more than 600,000 followers and over 200 million downloads. Earlier in her career, she founded Climate Cardinals, the world's largest youth-led climate nonprofit with more than 20,000 volunteers, and became the youngest United Nations advisor in U.S. history.In this episode, Sophia draws on her experience building high-velocity ventures before the age of 25 to challenge how founders think about feedback, team culture, content creation, experimentation, and workflow efficiency. She also makes a compelling argument for how AI should be used at work: removing friction from the parts of a workflow that drain time and energy without adding value.In this conversation, we discuss:Why the intersection of social and shopping looked like a solved problem to most founders, and the gap that Sophia and her co-founder saw inside their Stanford dorm roomHow Sophia thinks about team building as company building, and the specific qualities she screens for before resumes, credentials, or experienceHow a consumer-first mindset and relentless customer feedback help Phia iterate faster and build a product users loveWhy building close to your user is still the most underrated advantage in AI, and what most founders miss when they try to scale it Why Phia and The Burnouts built data-oriented content engines that operate like scientific labs, testing hooks, fonts, retention curves, and B-roll as measurable variables rather than relying on creative instincts aloneHow Sophia uses AI tools like Adobe Firefly to increase workflow efficiency by removing friction from repetitive tasks, not to replace creative work, but to protect itThe framework Sophia uses to decide whose feedback shapes her decisions and whose she treats as noiseResourcesSubscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Sophia on LinkedInLIVE EVENT: See how leading enterprises are using agentic AI to give employees back 4–6 productive hours every week. Join PeopleReign CEO Dan Turchin for a live demo on June 25, 2026.Register here: https://go.peoplereign.io/live-demo-how-agentic-ai-is-being-used-by-global-enterprises

Send us Fan MailYour body sends warning signs before a crisis hits. The question is, are you paying attention?In this episode, I share a real story from a diabetes support group about a man whose fasting blood sugar came back at 345. No doctor visits in years. No insurance. No idea the signs were there the whole time.This is part of the Lifestyle Behavior Series. Today we are talking about one of the most dangerous habits of all: ignoring the early warning signs of type 2 diabetes and metabolic disease.In this episode:What the most common early warning signs actually mean for your bodyWhy men push through symptoms instead of getting checkedHow to get care even without insuranceHow to be the advocate for someone you loveWhy lifestyle habits are still your most powerful tool at any stageJune is Men's Health Month. All month long I am dedicating every episode to men's health. Consider this one the opening bell.Share this with the man in your life who needs to hear it.Support the showDownload FREE resources to help you stay focused and consistent at BeatingDiabetesLifestyle.com_____________________Connect With MeTo submit a question or join my mailing list, use the information below to connect with me.Join My Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beatingdiabeteslifestyle Web - www.beatingdiabeteslifestyle.comEmail - hello@beatingdiabeteslifestyle.comInstagram - @beatingdiabeteslifestyle_____________________©Oscar Camejo - The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle

Jess interrupts the Quantum Money Series to explore one of the most contested questions in business and spiritual circles: do you need to grind harder, or is there another way entirely?The answer, it turns out, depends entirely on your state of consciousness.Drawing on David Hawkins' Map of Consciousness, Jess unpacks why "work harder" advice (think Alex Hormozi) is not wrong — it's simply calibrated to a particular frequency. Below 200 on the consciousness scale, effort and push are genuinely what's needed to escape the gravity of survival energy. But above that threshold, the rules change entirely.In higher states of awareness you become more of a witness to reality than a participant in the struggle — and from that vantage point, you stop problem-solving your way to results and start seeing what was always there: opportunity, leverage, precision, ease.This episode covers:Why working hard and working from ease are both correct — just at different levels of consciousnessHow Warren Buffett's partner Charlie Munger embodies high-frequency business (sitting in his study, reading, waiting for the precise moment)Why Neville Goddard's "live from the end" teachings don't work below a certain vibration — and what that means for your manifestation practiceThe concept of frequency hygiene: how the mass consciousness field is constantly pulling your vibration down, and what it looks like to maintain yoursDifferent portals for raising frequency: meditation, somatic and movement practices, sound healing, and the energy of simply doing what you loveWhy chaos, conflict, and scarcity show up as visible signals that your vibration has dropped — and how to read those signsThe geometry of healing and beauty: how coherence restores form, health, and abundanceWhy in high frequency you create from the heart — and people find you, rather than you pursuing them_____________________________________________If this episode landed somewhere deep in you — if you recognised yourself in the oscillation between high frequency and the pull of the mass, between ease and the urge to just push harder — Spiritualised membership is where this work lives.Spiritualised is a monthly membership for women who already hold a deep current within them and are ready to stop managing their frequency and start living from it. This is not about learning more. It's about going further in.Each month you'll go deeper into consciousness, frequency, and the architecture of a life and business built from the inside out — with Jess as your guide.→ Join Spiritualised — email jess@goinward.co.uk for details

In this episode of Memoirs of an LDS Servant Podcast, Maurice Harker addresses one of the most painful challenges in life: when relationships break down and the people you love pull away.Through real-life experiences and discussion, this episode explores how to navigate rejection, disconnection, and strained relationships without losing your identity or your peace. Maurice teaches why you can't control others—but you can control how you show up, and how consistent love, stability, and faith can still have a powerful impact over time.You'll also learn the difference between constantly trying to “fix” relationships and becoming someone who is steady, grounded, and emotionally safe—like a source of light others are drawn to.

What happens when your business grows… but you quietly lose the part you love most?In this episode, Tara challenges one of the biggest challenges in scaling as an expert: that success means stepping away from your expertise.It starts with a simple question:What do you miss?Because somewhere between landing more customers, building a team, and “stepping into the CEO role”… many experts find themselves disconnected from the very work that made them successful in the first place.And the worst part?They think that's just how it's supposed to be.In this episode, Tara shares a pivotal moment from her own journey - building a successful agency, stepping out of delivery, and realizing she had created a business that no longer aligned with what she loved.The truth is:You don't have to choose between scaling your business and staying connected to your expertise.There's a different way.If you've ever felt pulled away from your zone of genius, this episode will help you rethink what growth can (and should) look like.✨ In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why traditional scaling models often disconnect you from your expertiseThe hidden cost of “stepping into the CEO role”How to recognize when you've drifted away from what you loveWhy burnout isn't about doing too much - but doing the wrong thingsA different approach to scaling that keeps you in your zone of geniusThe foundation of building a scalable expert business

Torah Class - Parshat Emor: A Shadow of LoveWhy do we celebrate the "Clouds of Glory"instead of the life-saving Manna and Water? A journey into the secret of "Extraordinary Affection."

What if the cross isn't just about what happens after we die, but about how we live right now? In this episode of Sunday School Remix, Pastor Nate reframes the crucifixion—not as a transaction, but as liberation. Instead of asking how we earn God's favor, we're invited to see how God meets us in the middle of real life: in struggle, in grief, and in the mess we try to hide.This conversation opens up a deeper, more honest way of understanding faith—one rooted not in fear or performance, but in presence, grace, and freedom.What You'll Learn:Why the cross is about freedom, not just forgivenessHow transactional faith can lead to burnout and despairWhat it means that God meets us in sufferingHow the crucifixion reframes how we live and loveWhy you don't have to “get it all right” to belongChapters:00:00 What if the cross is about now?01:00 The limits of “Jesus died for your sins”02:00 Why the crucifixion mattered most04:00 Rome tried to end it—why it didn't work06:00 A Savior who saves by dying08:00 The human experience and “sonder”10:00 God enters the mess of being human12:00 Where is God in suffering?14:00 Betrayal, shame, and the cross15:30 Freedom from performance16:30 Living without spiritual anxiety17:30 What the cross means for your life todayIf this conversation encouraged you, take a moment to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who might need it.Connect with Bethany:

In this deeply honest and liberating episode, the tables are turned and Kate is interviewed by her dear friend and fellow Women's Empowerment Coach and Spiritual Teacher Amy Pamensky. They unpack the truth about love that most women are never told - especially as they move through their 30s and 40s.From a young age, women are conditioned to believe their value is tied to being chosen. That there is a timeline for love. That if they don't find their person by a certain age, something has gone wrong.But what if none of that is actually true?Kate explores how the fear and urgency many women feel around love isn't a reflection of their reality - but a reflection of the script they were taught to follow. A script that teaches women to prioritize partnership over alignment, chemistry over compatibility, and external validation over their own inner knowing.She shares how many women unconsciously abandon themselves in relationships - tolerating less than they deserve, shrinking their truth, or staying in dynamics that don't fully meet them - simply because they believe love is scarce, or time is running out.This episode is an invitation to question everything you've been taught about love.Kate reveals why your 30s and 40s are not a deadline - but a powerful portal. A time when you are more self-aware, more embodied, and more capable of creating a deeply aligned, nourishing partnership than ever before.She also explores:Why the pressure women feel around love increases with age - and how to break free from itThe difference between chasing love and becoming available for aligned partnershipHow societal conditioning keeps women disconnected from their true desiresWhy many women settle - and what becomes possible when they stopHow to shift from fear-based dating into self-led, empowered loveWhy the relationship you build with yourself changes everythingThis conversation will help you release the illusion that love has passed you by and instead see that the deeper love you desire becomes possible when you stop trying to fit yourself into a script, and start living in alignment with your truth.Because love was never about being chosen.It was always about choosing yourself first.About Amy About the Host:Kate Harlow is the founder of The Unscriptd Woman, the creator of The Expanded Love Coaching Method, and host of The New Truth podcast - ranked in the top 1.5% globally. With over 15 years of experience teaching, coaching and facilitating transformational retreats worldwide, Kate has helped hundreds of thousands of women break free from outdated relational patterns, old patriarchal ways of thinking and unspoken rules to live by. Her infallible methods guide women to release the deeply ingrained scripts that keep them stuck- empowering women to step into their highest, most magnetic, and fully expressed selves. Through her coaching, retreats, podcast and upcoming book The Unscriptd Woman, Kate is redefining what it means to be an empowered woman in today's world, showing women how to stop waiting for permission and start creating a life and love that aligns with their deepest truth. Known for her rare ability to see exactly where women are out of alignment with themselves, Kate offers a path back to unwavering self- trust, meaningful joy and true fulfillment. Her work is a revolution - one that liberates women from societal expectations and invites them into a life of radical authenticity, thriving relationships and unshakable self-worth. Website: https://www.theunscriptdwoman.com/The Immersion in Corfu, Greece April 26- May 3, 2026 https://www.theunscriptdwoman.com/the-immersionThanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to our Facebook group, the New Truth Movement at https://www.facebook.com/groups/209821843509179/With this podcast, we are building an international community of The New Truth Movement.If you know someone who would benefit from this message or could be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode?Leave a note in the comment section below! Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way! Thank You! Podcast Artwork Photo Credit: Photo by Tarja Ruuska https://www.instagram.com/tarjaruuska.photographyRoyalty Free Music: Bensound.com Artist/: Benjamin Tissot License code: 2S4NM4X7FZVPZP1E

Send a textWhat does it really take to build a fictional universe that readers cannot get enough of?This week on Here's What We Know, let's welcome back bestselling author Shawn Inmon, the wildly prolific and deeply thoughtful author behind the Middle Falls series, to explore the discipline behind writing every single day, the emotional depth of the Middle Falls series, and the surprising origin of the Universal Life Center and “the machine” that connects his stories. Shawn shares how he writes six to seven books a year, why he never waits for inspiration, and how internal dialogue became the secret weapon behind his most beloved characters.We'll dive into redemption arcs, writing action scenes, killing off favorite characters, franchising fiction across continents, and what happens when creativity is fueled by instinct rather than outlines.If you are a writer, a creative, or simply someone fascinated by how stories shape us, this one is for you.In this episode, we talk about:Why he refuses to write multiple projects at onceThe secret behind writing powerful internal dialogueKilling off characters you loveWhy action scenes are actually the easy partThe origin of the Universal Life Center and “the machine”Expanding Middle Falls beyond AmericaWhat redemption really means when someone resists itThis episode is sponsored by: Sterling Oak Cabinetry (Be sure to tell them Gary sent you!) Bio:Shawn Inmon is a small-town kid who dreamed of being a writer. Today, he is now a full-time author who lives in Tumwater, Washington, USA. He worked several dozen jobs - retail, real estate, traveling with the Unlimited Hydroplanes, crabbing in Alaska, morning disc jockey and station manager, and many others he can't remember to list. These jobs gave him a wonderful base to write what he knows because he knows a little about a lot.He achieved his dream of becoming a full-time writer in 2016 and has never looked back. One reviewer called him "The King of Redemption stories." Shawn says he doesn't feel like a king of anything, but he does love a good tale of second chances.He is the author of the ever-growing The Middle Falls Time Travel series, 18 books and counting, and The Alex Hawk Time Travel Adventure series. He is also the author of Feels Like the First Time, a bestselling memoir of growing up in a small town in the seventies, falling in love, and messing everything up.He lives with his high school sweetheart - now wife -Dawn, two happy-go-lucky Chocolate Labs, and a slightly schizo cat named Georgie. Website: https://www.shawn-inmon.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShawnInmonWriter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawninmon/X: https://twitter.com/ShawnInmonConnect with Gary: Gary's Website Follow Gary on Instagram Gary's Tiktok Gary's Facebook Watch the episodes on YouTube Advertise on the Podcast Thank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

What does real love look like when it costs something?In this powerful conclusion to the Love Actually series, Pastor Talaat McNeely walks through Ephesians 5:1–2 and reveals a truth many believers admire but struggle to practice: love is not simply felt — it is offered. Rooted in identity and defined by the cross, this message invites you to move beyond admiration into imitation, showing how sacrificial love becomes both relational transformation and worship to God.Drawing parallels between the letters written by Martin Luther King Jr. from Birmingham jail and the Apostle Paul from Roman imprisonment, this episode challenges listeners to reconsider what it means to resemble Christ in everyday relationships. If love only reshapes you but never moves beyond you, it remains unfinished. But when love is lived as self-offering, it reflects the heart of the Father and becomes a pleasing aroma to Him.Whether you are navigating forgiveness, reconciliation, or simply trying to love people well in ordinary moments, this message will help you see that imitation flows from identity — and that the cross remains the defining picture of love.

The story you most avoid is the story that has real power.In this episode, Kellan breaks down the difference between facts and interpretation — and why the meaning you assign to your past is either imprisoning you or empowering you.He shares personal experiences, including childhood wounds, mistakes, shame, and the long road of rewriting what those events meant. Because the power is never in what happened.The power is in what you make it mean.If you've ever said “I can never forgive myself” — this episode is for you.If you're hiding parts of your story — this episode is for you.If you want to turn your lived experience into service, impact, and even income — this episode is for you.Your developmental story isn't your weakness.It's your gold mine.Key Takeaways:The difference between facts and interpretationHow we invent meaning and suffer from itRewriting the emotional narrative of past eventsChildhood wounds and long-held storiesForgiving yourself when you hurt someone you loveWhy unforgiveness destroys your future“Fix what you can. Change who you are. Add good to the world.”Why vulnerability creates resonanceYour developmental story as your greatest assetTurning lived experience into service, impact, and incomeWriting your story as a vehicle for transformation

We talk about love all the time—but what if most of our confusion, exhaustion, and disappointment comes from starting in the wrong place?In Part 1 of the Love, Actually series, Pastor Talaat McNeely opens 1 John 4:7–12 to reset our understanding of love from the ground up. This message isn't about relationship tips, emotional hype, or trying harder. It's about identifying the true source of love—and what happens when we try to live and love disconnected from it.You'll discover why love was never meant to begin with people, chemistry, compatibility, or effort—and why Scripture insists that love starts with God. Pastor Talaat breaks down how misplaced expectations drain relationships, why good intentions aren't the same as biblical love, and how God defines love through action, sacrifice, and initiative.This episode also challenges a common trap: pouring love from an empty place. Using a powerful unplugged-keyboard illustration, Pastor Talaat shows why burnout, resentment, and emotional fatigue are often signs of disconnection—not failure.In this episode, you'll learn:Why love has a source before it has a standardHow love becomes distorted when it's disconnected from GodThe difference between intention-based love and action-based loveWhy love must be received before it can be reflectedHow reconnection—not guilt—is the pathway to loving well againWhether you're married, single, leading, serving, or simply tired, this message invites you to stop striving and start reconnecting. Love doesn't start with effort. Love doesn't start with relationships. Love starts with God.Key Scripture: 1 John 4:7–12 (NLT)If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who may be feeling worn down or disconnected—and subscribe to The Purpose City Church Podcast for more life-giving messages that help you live with clarity, faith, and purpose.

Send us a textWe love to blame betrayal on one man, one woman, one relationship. But the truth is harsher and much more important: Your betrayal didn't begin with him. It began with her, the girl you once were.In this solo episode of The Dimple Bindra Show, we go straight into the fire and unpack how your girlhood wounds made you vulnerable to toxic love, cheating partners, emotional manipulation, and self-abandonment in adulthood.We explore:Why your betrayal started long before the first red flag, heartbreak, or affairHow growing up with emotionally unavailable, abusive, or absent caregivers trained you to ignore your body's warning signalsThe “good girl” conditioning that taught you to be polite, quiet, agreeable, and easy to controlHow watching your mother (or the women who raised you) sacrifice herself became your blueprint for loveWhy you learned to accept crumbs and call it love and why a truly safe, healed man can feel “wrong” or unfamiliarThe 5 core girlhood wounds that made you a magnet for toxic partnersYou were taught to ignore your body's danger signalsYou learned love by watching a woman sacrifice herselfNo one taught you that your needs matterYou were rewarded for silence and “being a good girl”You were never shown what safe masculinity looks likeThis episode is not polite, pretty, or comfortable. It's the truth your mother couldn't say.

Under this luminous Full Moon in Leo on February 1st, we're invited to return to a deeper, truer experience of self-love — not as something we earn or perform, but as something we emanate.This episode explores love as a living, embodied frequency rather than an act of self-sacrifice. With Venus traveling through Aquarius, a powerful reframe comes online:My love is liberation.Together, Leo and Aquarius remind us that joy is not the reward for giving — it is the source from which authentic love flows.In this episode, we explore:How so many women were conditioned to equate love with depletionWhy midlife often marks a sacred turning point where over-giving no longer worksThe heart and breasts as powerful, energetic centers of embodied loveWhy eros and pleasure are essential nutrients for a radiant, spacious heartHow ancient priestess wisdom honored sensuality as sacred powerA gentle, fully PG Tantric breast and heart meditation to reconnect you to your inner sourceWhen eros, heart, and pleasure are integrated, love becomes expansive rather than draining — a natural offering rather than a sacrifice.This Full Moon is not asking you to shine harder. It's asking you to shine freer.

In this deeply moving episode of Grief to Growth, Brian Smith is joined by writer and seeker Alexis Lee, author of Pain Is a Portal to Beauty, for a courageous conversation about grief, trauma, and radical self-healing.Alexis shares the moment that changed her life — hearing a voice while walking in the woods that told her her life would have been a tragedy if it ended that day. That message became the beginning of a profound journey into grief she had buried since childhood, including the loss of her mother and generational trauma carried in the body.Together, Brian and Alexis explore what happens when we stop running from pain and instead listen to it.This episode isn't about fixing yourself. It's about remembering who you are beneath the pain.

The second weekend of 2026 was an interesting one. This week, we're tackling everything from Hollywood secrets to locker room rumors. Here's what's on the menu:• Kendall's "Natural" Claim: Is it just good lighting? Kendall Jenner denies ever going under the knife, but the internet isn't buying it.• The Senators' Scandal: We address the viral accusations of cheating and teammate drama currently rocking the Ottawa Senators.• The 49ers Curse: Is the San Francisco practice facility actually responsible for their massive injury list?• Coke's Secret Formula is Discovered: • AI for Love: Why people are turning to ChatGPT for relationship advice and breakup texts.• Cinematic Gold: We break down one of the greatest movie scenes of all time.• The Nuclear Opinion of the Day• Question of the DayTap into Episode 677 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.Kendall Jenner said to have never had plastic surgery (5:30)Ottawa Senators Accused of Cheating Amongst Teammates (14:40)Is the 49ers Practice Facility Causing Injuries? (23:54)Cooper DeJean & Nikki Bella (31:45)Coke Secret Formula (42:25)Chat GPT Relationship Advice (47:01)One of the greatest movie scenes of all time (52:22)Question of the Day (1:07:12)Nuclear Opinion (1:10:20)------#trending #sports #news #entertainment #culture #popculture #podcast Best way to contact our host is by emailing him at productiveconversationspodcast@gmail.com or mbrown3212@gmail.comThis show has been brought to you by Magic Mind!Right now you can get your Magic Mind at WWW.MAGICMIND.COM/ PCLT20 to get 20% off a one-time purchase or up to 48% off a subscription using that code PCJUNE. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown/id1535871441 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qCsxuzYYoeqALrWu4x4Kb YouTube: @Productive_Conversations  Linktree:https://linktr.ee/productiveconversations

Most men want to love their wives and kids well—but still feel stuck, disconnected, or misunderstood.In this episode of the Dad Tired Podcast, Jerrad sits down with Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages, to talk about the deeper issue beneath most marriage and parenting struggles:

What happens when the life you've been intentionally building asks you to slow down instead of speed up?In the first episode of the year on Transform With Travel, host Kelly Tolliday shares a deeply personal, off-the-cuff conversation about growth, priorities, and choosing presence over productivity.Kelly reflects on nearly two and a half years of hosting the podcast, the lessons learned through travel, storytelling, and connection, and announces a major professional shift into her new role at Travel Kinship, where she now serves as Director of Sales and Marketing. She also shares an exciting family update, spending three months living abroad in Uruguay through Boundless Life, followed by extended travel beyond.With honesty and intention, Kelly explains her decision to place the podcast on pause for a few months, not as an ending, but as a conscious choice to honor time, focus, and family. This episode is a reminder that intentional living sometimes means stepping back, trusting the season you're in, and knowing when enough truly is enough.You will learn:Why Kelly chose to start the year without vision boards or goal-setting contentHow the podcast shaped her personal and professional growth over the last two and a half yearsWhat a travel representation company does and why Travel Kinship felt like a natural next stepHow ethical, sustainable, adventure-led travel has guided Kelly's career decisionsWhy her family chose to live abroad in Uruguay with Boundless LifeWhat global living offers children through education, community, and cultural immersionWhy time is the most valuable resource in intentional travel and intentional livingHow to recognize when it's time to pause something you loveWhy stepping back does not mean stepping away foreverWe talk about:00:00 Intro 01:00 Reflecting on two and a half years of podcasting02:00 Gratitude for listeners and the growth of the show03:00 Announcing Kelly's role at Travel Kinship04:00 What travel representation companies do05:00 Why working with on-the-ground partners matters06:00 Scaling back travel advising and shifting priorities07:00 Living abroad in Uruguay with Boundless Life08:30 World schooling, community, and slow travel with kids09:30 Referral resources and Boundless Life episodes to revisit

What's the real secret to lasting love? My podcast guest, Dr. Julia Garcia, is a psychologist, author, and renowned speaker dedicated to empowering people through the science of mental health. She weaves her real, lived experiences with behavioral science to create practical, transformative strategies for lasting change. Whether through her TEDx presentations, her interactive workshops, or her book The 5 Habits of Hope, Dr. Garcia's mission remains the same: to prove that hope isn't just something you feel—it's something you practice, one habit at a time.In this episode of Last First Date Radio:The secret to lasting loveWhy people struggle to hold onto hope in romantic relationshipsThe 5 Habits of HopeFeeling Detours, and how they show up in our livesHow to train yourself to have more hopeConnect with Dr. JuliaWebsite:https://www.drjuliagarcia.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjuliagarcia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJuliaGarcia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjuliagarcia/  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rxHCDgN7uZkzj94j2ofcU?si=513a7362d16c4cc3  Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-with-dr-j/id1826571964►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio ►If you're feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get Sandy's books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C ►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching ►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear ►Group Coaching: https://lastfirstdate.com/the-woman-of-value-club/ ►Website → https://lastfirstdate.com/ ► Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lastfirstdate1/ ►Get Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days at https://getamazonmusic.com/lastfirstdate  

Struggling in your relationship or wanting to become a better man? (This episode is useful for all genders too). In this powerful episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we're breaking down the life-changing relationship lessons from David Deida's iconic book "The Way of the Superior Man" that transformed how I show up in relationships, embody masculine energy, and build authentic confidence as a man.David Deida's timeless wisdom on masculine purpose, polarity, and intimate relationships has helped millions of men understand what it truly means to be strong, present, and emotionally intelligent. If you're ready to level up your relationship game and become the man your partner needs, these lessons are essential.In this episode, you'll discover:The most powerful relationship lessons from "The Way of the Superior Man"What masculine energy really means and how to embody it with confidenceHow to balance purpose and relationship without losing yourselfThe importance of masculine-feminine polarity in attraction and intimacyWhy nice guys finish last (and what superior men do differently)How to lead in your relationship while honoring your partner's feminine energyOvercoming neediness, people-pleasing, and approval-seeking in relationshipsThe role of purpose, mission, and direction in masculine confidenceHow to communicate, set boundaries, and show up authentically in loveWhy understanding masculine and feminine dynamics saves relationshipsWhether you're single, dating, married, or navigating relationship challenges, these lessons will help you become a more confident, purposeful, and emotionally strong man who knows how to love and lead with integrity.Perfect for: Men seeking relationship advice, masculine development, dating tips, marriage improvement, understanding feminine energy, personal growth for men, building confidence, alpha male mindset, and healthy masculinity in 2025Looking for ways to think more clear, confidently and calmly check out Kaye's links here:⁠⁠microdosingforhealing.com⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@kaysegehret

Send us a textThis week we're joined by someone incredibly special to the Westside family — Pastor Ken, who has spent over 50 years loving, leading, and encouraging our church. In this episode we dive deeper into Sunday's message on wisdom, exploring what it really looks like to walk closely with God, apply Scripture, learn from experience, and become increasingly sensitive to the Holy Spirit.Pastor Ken shares tender stories, honest reflections from his decades of ministry, and practical insights on building a home filled with peace, raising children in the Lord, navigating information overload, learning from mentors, and discovering wisdom that goes far beyond knowledge.In this episode, you'll hear:The difference between knowledge and wisdomHow wisdom grows through application, not informationWhy sensitivity to the Holy Spirit matters in everyday lifeWhat Solomon and David teach us about a wise heartHow to build a wise home filled with peace, gentleness, and loveWhy reflection, Scripture, and mentors shape your characterPractical barriers to wisdom — and how to overcome themThe invitation from God to ask for wisdom in every seasonREFLECTIONWisdom doesn't arrive all at once — it's something that forms in us as we slow down, listen, reflect, and actually apply what God shows us. Pastor Ken reminds us that wisdom isn't about being the smartest person in the room. It's about being the most surrendered, the most teachable, and the most committed to walking with Jesus day by day. When we root ourselves in Scripture and surround ourselves with godly mentors, God shapes our families, relationships, and choices in ways we could never accomplish alone.KEY TAKEAWAYSWisdom is knowledge appliedSensitivity to the Holy Spirit grows with practiceReflection + Scripture = wisdom forming over timeYour home becomes wise when peace and gentleness leadLearning from older believers accelerates spiritual maturityGod freely gives wisdom to those who ask for itQUESTION FOR YOU TO THINK ABOUTWhere is one area of your life this week where you need to pause, reflect, and apply what you already know?CALLS TO ACTIONSubscribe so you never miss an episode.Share this episode to encourage someone today.Join us this weekend at Westside — find service times at westsidecommunitychurch.com.Leave a like if this conversation encouraged you!

Send us a textFrom Bollywood blockbusters to Hollywood rom-coms, women have been sold the same story: your life begins after marriage. The girl meets her man, wears the perfect dress, and lives happily ever after.But here's the truth no movie will tell you, marriage is not a rescue plan, not an upgrade, and not the finish line of healing. If you're not seen before marriage, you'll be silenced after it.In this episode of The Dimple Bindra Show, Dimple unpacks the cultural lies that tell women their worth comes from being chosen. From Bollywood love stories to family traditions, she exposes why so many women betray themselves to keep a ring, tolerate disrespect, and stay small.You'll learn:Why the “it gets better after marriage” story is one of the most dangerous illusionsHow Bollywood and cultural conditioning confuse sacrifice with loveWhy marriage does not heal you,  it exposes youWhat happens when women believe being chosen is their highest purposePowerful affirmations to reclaim your worth, whether you are single, divorced, or marriedThis episode will challenge everything you've been told about marriage and help you remember: you don't need to be rescued, you need to be revealed.Listen to This Episode To Know Why Toxic Men Smell Your Wounds ✨ Not sure why you keep sabotaging your healing or staying stuck in survival mode? Take my free Healing Archetype Quiz to uncover the hidden pattern blocking your power and discover how to rise as the woman you were born to be.

Welcome to Season 7 of Bro Talk! We're kicking off this powerful new season with a heartfelt reminder: God Loves You. No matter what you've done, what you're going through, or how far you think you've strayed — His love is real, unchanging, and always available.In this episode, we dive deep into:What the Bible really says about God's loveWhy you are never too broken to be loved by the Most HighHow to break through guilt, shame, and doubtPersonal stories, raw truth, and uplifting scripture that will stir your soulWhether you're just starting your walk or been on this path for years, this episode will encourage, restore, and empower you to walk boldly knowing you're loved unconditionally.

If you've ever heard someone (me!) talk about "befriending yourself" and thought, "That's nice, but I actually need to change" this episode is for you.In this episode, we're tackling the 5 most common objections I hear from growth-minded women who are skeptical about self-compassion and befriending themselves. Because here's the truth: you're not resistant because you're broken. You're resistant because you've been taught that being hard on yourself is the only path to growth.By the end of this episode, you'll understand:Why self-criticism keeps your nervous system in threat mode—and how that actually prevents the change you're working so hard forWhy the words you use matter more than you think. It's not semantics; it's neuroscienceWhy years of "working on yourself" may have left you exhausted and what to shift to make real, sustainable progressWhy taking care of yourself isn't selfish, it's the only way to show up fully for the people you loveWhy "being gentle" doesn't mean being complacent and how fierce self-compassion creates lasting changeThis isn't about lowering your standards or letting yourself off the hook. It's about creating the internal foundation that makes growth actually possible and sustainable.Grab the Autumn Self-Care Guide: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/autumn-guide/

In this episode of Unfck Your Relationships, I'm breaking down the blind spots of the dismissive avoidant attachment style. If you've ever felt confused about why you (or your partner) shut down, withdraw, or over-rely on logic in relationships, this episode will give you clarity and a new way forward. Here's what I dive into: Logic vs. Love – Why relying on logic and analysis won't create real intimacy. Where It Starts – How childhood environments that dismissed emotions shaped these defense patterns. The Hidden Cycle – How conflicts get rationalized away, leading to the same fights and disconnection repeating. Cut Off From Pain – Why avoiding your emotions also cuts you off from your body's wisdom and intuition. The Path Forward – Learning to balance logic with emotion, validate your own needs, and stay in connection even when it feels uncomfortable. This episode is for both dismissive avoidants who want to understand themselves better, and anxious partners who are trying to make sense of their avoidant loved ones. My goal is to bring empathy, clarity, and practical tools to both sides so you can create more safety and connection. WORK WITH MICHELLE: Join THE CONNECTED WOMAN, a course for the woman who wants to go from anxious & self-abandoning in relationships to secure, confident and unf*ckwithable: https://michellepanning.com/the-connected-woman Sign up for THE EXPERIENCE, an exclusive 12-month mentorship experience where you go all in on YOU (aka, you get direct access to me as a mentor, access to every offer I run over your year, and MORE): https://michellepanning.com/the-experience Sign up for THE AWAKENING RETREATS now before they sell out. These aren't just retreats. These are where we turn your inner chaos into GOLD: https://michellepanning.com/awakening CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/michellepanning Website: http://www.michellepanning.com

In this inspiring episode, Katie chats with Laura, a hair extension specialist from Scotland, who proves you can start from anywhere and build a thriving salon and training business. From leaving a stable office job to taking a one-day extension course, Laura's journey is packed with lessons on resilience, leadership, and never being afraid to go after what you want.We talk about:How Laura went from paralegal to salon owner and educatorBuilding a warm team culture that clients loveWhy ongoing training and mentorship matter in the hair industrySurviving lockdown just days after opening her salonExpanding into men's hair systems and educationThe importance of mindset, support networks, and taking risksConnect with Laura here: https://www.instagram.com/lauralabonita_hairextensions?igsh=eTRvaGJqcWg0bzJ0

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I get real about matchmaking for marriage, dating apps, and what it takes to build meaningful connections in today's world with Matchmaker Kami. Kami is a matchmaker and dating coach who has been trained by the Aleeza Ben Sholom from Netflix Jewish Matchmaker fame.  We explore why matchmaking starts with creating connections at its most basic level, and why your profile picture may be the single most important part of meeting someone new on a app. From tips on taking a great headshot to navigating apps without getting lost in the hookup culture, to getting yourself to the place in which you love yourself ( do that first before contacting Kami)  our guest share insights that can change the way you look at modern dating.We also bring in audience questions that cut straight to the heart of today's dating struggles:“Why are the men so terrible?”“How do I just meet someone to hang out with—like grab a meal, take a walk, or visit a museum—without all the pressure of dating apps?”“What's your take on the rise of polyamory and ethical non-monogamy?”“How do you approach matchmaking for single moms and their unique situations?”Along the way, we talk about:What makes a great first impression (and why your photo matters most)How to craft a dating profile without feeling intimidatedMeeting people IRL by finding spaces you already loveWhy your gut instinct and first impression may be offOvercoming social anxiety and expanding your circleLove languages, theme songs, and the role of music in attractionWhy gratitude—not weight, age, or height—might be the real secret to finding lasting love Connect with Matchmaker Kami:Instagram: @MatchmakerKamiEmail: matchmakerkami@gmail.comAnd you can hear all about Kami's own personal story in a three episode series on the Infamous Podcast From Conned to Cupid Gay Matchmaking Daniel Silber at Little Gay BookWhether you're swiping, searching, or setting up your friends, this episode is packed with raw honesty, practical tips, and plenty of laughs about the realities of modern love.Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh. Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!

You don't attract what you want.You attract who you are.In this deep and empowering episode, Polina Solda reveals how your identity — the beliefs, emotions, and standards you carry — silently creates your entire experience in love. If you've ever felt stuck in repeating the same patterns, choosing the same types, or settling for less than you desire, it's time to shift who you're being.Because when your identity upgrades… so does your relationship life.Inside this episode, you'll discover:How your identity attracts (or repels) aligned loveWhy trying harder won't work without identity workThe difference between doing the work and being the womanA powerful identity shift to stop settling and start magnetizingReal-world examples of transformation through identity alignmentThis isn't about changing for a man — it's about becoming the woman who chooses herself, respects herself, and creates her reality on purpose.

There is a wild, untamed energy within each of us, the same kind of spirit you see in a herd of horses when they pivot together in perfect harmony. It's the essence of who we are before the noise of life layers over it. In this conversation with my guest, Mielle Fox, we explore what it means to return to that Wild Heart energy, how horses mirror back our truth, and the science that proves their role as teachers and healers.Mielle is a multidimensional creative: an advanced numerologist, energy strategist, and lifelong horse lover. She has walked the path of remembering who we really are at our core, and she brings both science and spirit into how we can reconnect with ourselves through the wisdom of horses. From her own awakening during a retreat in Arizona to the decades she's spent deepening her relationship with these powerful beings, Mielle shows us how horses teach authenticity, presence, and peace.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow Wild Heart energy calls us back to our untamed, authentic selvesWhy horses serve as pure mirrors for our energy and truthThe science of biomagnetic fields and nervous system co-regulation with horsesWhat it means to truly be with horses, beyond riding or trainingHow our connection with animals reveals lessons about presence, authenticity, and loveWhy showing up for your horse is really about learning to show up for yourselfFind more about Mielle:Connect with Mielle Fox: https://miellefox.com/Follow Mielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miellefox/Follow Mielle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mielle.fox Support the show✨ Join My TEDx Spokane Journey! Get early updates, BTS moments, and reflections as I prep for TEDx Spokane.

How do you build a business that makes a real kingdom impact? Join Mike Baer and Larry Sharp for a deep dive into the traits of successful businesses as mission (BAM) companies. In this "duo cast" episode, they get real about the journey, sharing stories from around the world.You'll discover:The power of intentionality: Why having a kingdom plan is non-negotiable.Seamless integration: The key to living your faith in business without "bifurcated" lives.The value of failure: How setbacks, like Joseph's story, can lead to God's greater plan.The core of it all: Love: Why demonstrating New Covenant love is the ultimate characteristic of a believer and a powerful tool against opposition.Don't miss this conversation on what it truly takes to be a business leader for God's glory.Connect with Third Path InitiativeLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/third-path-initiativeFacebook: facebook.com/thirdpathinitiativeWebsite: thirdpathinitiative.comExplore Mike Baer's Books: books.by/mike-baerLearn more about Business as Mission and access free and premium resources at thirdpathinitiative.com.You can also watch more conversations and teaching on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@BAMwithMikeBaer.

In this powerful episode, Amy sits down with the magnetic Sophia Le Page—Rebel Queen embodiment coach and iconic branding mentor—for a raw and real conversation about what it truly means to step into sovereignty, heal the “good girl” conditioning, and embody your truth unapologetically.Together, they explore what it actually looks like to live in alignment with your truth—even when it's messy. Even when it disappoints people. Even when it scares the hell out of you.From infidelity and divorce to spiritual awakening, identity reinvention, and reclaiming feminine fire, Sophia shares how she burned down the life that wasn't hers to build one rooted in radical self-trust and unapologetic power.The conversation dives into how to hold high standards in love, embody the Rebel Queen archetype in relationships, and why true power whispers.This episode is a full permission slip to evolve, feel deeply, fu*k it up sometimes—and keep going anyway.Themes:Letting go of “good girl” conditioning and living in alignment with your truthTaking responsibility for past choices without shame or self-punishmentLeading with both fire and softness in life and loveWhy grounded, embodied boundaries speak louder than forceInviting your partner to rise rather than settling or self-abandoningNavigating divorce, infidelity, and identity reinvention with graceFinding your voice, trusting your intuition, and showing up fully expressedSPECIAL OFFERS

Is it too late to start over at 50? Absolutely not.In this powerful episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell is joined by Certified Financial Planner, midlife millionaire coach, and host of Smart Women Talk Radio, Katana Abbott. Katana shares her remarkable story of resilience—from personal trauma to building a thriving financial planning business managing over $100 million.Katana reveals why your third act can be the most purposeful and profitable season of your life. You'll learn how to identify your financial gaps, understand your Social Security options, and create a smart retirement strategy—even if you're starting later than expected. She also explains her “5 Money Personalities” framework, how to overcome limiting beliefs around money, and what every woman should know before walking into retirement.

Episode Highlights With EmilyManifesting: consciously creating a life you loveWhy we're manifesting all the time, whether we're conscious of it or notMindfulness: handling stress in the now, meditation: handling stress in the past, manifesting: handling the futureSimplest manifestation formula: feel good, place the order; place the order, feel goodVisualize, alchemize, magnetize The same muscle that lets you feel the intensity of your pain lets you feel the intensity of your blissOur bodies will never let us manifest something that doesn't feel safe… like we can't manifest more money than what feels safeOften conflicted relationships with pleasure and how this connects to manifestingThe definition of alchemy- the magical process of transforming one thing into another and how this can apply to emotionsWhy the nervous system needs safety to access pleasure and manifestationWhat would you love? (and why this question is so hard to answer sometimes)One powerful and profound tool to try todayWhen you pray or visualize, don't put your fears inside of your prayersName it as if it's already done - “I am so grateful now that…”Resources MentionedZiva Online and Ziva MagicWhy Isn't Everyone Doing This? - Emily's podcastStress Less, Accomplish More: The 15-Minute Meditation Programme for Extraordinary Performance by Emily Fletcher

Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Clinicians will often hear their clients express deeply felt needs, only to admit they've never shared them with their partner—usually due to fear of vulnerability or a defensive, adversarial dynamic that makes intimacy feel unsafe.  In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. James Cordova—Professor of Psychology at Clark University and creator of The Relationship Checkup—to discuss his new book, The Mindful Path to Intimacy. Dr. Cordova's book offers a powerful framework for understanding and transforming these relational patterns through the lens of mindfulness, compassion, and shared vulnerability.In our conversation, we explore:Why intimacy is often more terrifying than people expect—and why it's worth the riskHow mindfulness can serve as both a spiritual and relational practiceThe idea that attention is the most basic form of loveWhy many couples shift from infatuation to frustration, and what can be done about itHow interpersonal neurobiology helps us understand the push-pull of closeness and withdrawalWays to navigate shame, trauma histories, and fear of being fully seen in loveWhat distinguishes couples who flourish from those who simply coexist. Dr. James Cordova is a Professor of Psychology at Clark University and the creator of The Relationship Checkup, a pioneering, preventative intervention designed to assess and strengthen couples' relationships before problems escalate. He has led major research initiatives—including a $1.3M Department of Defense-funded RCT with Lt. Colonel Jeffrey Cigrang and a $1M NIH grant—demonstrating the model's effectiveness in both military and civilian populations. As founder and president of Arammu: The Relationship Checkup, Inc., Dr. Cordova is scaling this approach nationwide, training over 1,000 military counselors and integrating the model into primary care. He is the author of The Marriage Checkup, The Story of Mu, and The Mindful Path to Intimacy, the latter of which offers mindfulness-based tools for cultivating emotional and spiritual connection.To learn more about Dr. Cordova and his work, visit:http://www.arammu.comOr check out his latest book, The Mindful Path to Intimacy, from Guilford Press.

We're diving into a topic so many of us feel, but rarely slow down to unpack: Why do I attract the wrong people, and why do I stay? Whether you're in a relationship that doesn't feel right, newly single, or questioning the people you've been choosing… this episode is for you.In this conversation, I share my honest thoughts. Topics Discussed:What happens when we build relationships from fear, pressure, or trauma How nervous system dysregulation leads us to stay too long, or settle too fastThe truth about “mixed signals” and why your intuition already knowsThe red flag that no one talks about: making excuses for someone you loveWhy your values and your alignment are non-negotiable, even when it's hardThis episode will help you ask the questions that move you forward.✨ Take the quiz to find your soul block archetype: 

Send us a textEpisode 179 - Break the Cycle and Lead Your Family with Calm, Loving Energy and Personal IntegrityYou don't have to repeat the patterns you were raised with.Whether you're parenting toddlers, teens, or adult children, this powerful season opener will help you step into a new kind of leadership in your family—one rooted in calm, love, and integrity.Tina Gosney shares why unprocessed emotions get acted out in parenting, how every family member is living their own version of the story, and what it really means to become the cycle-breaker in your family. This episode will shift the way you see your role—and help you start showing up as the parent your child needs and the person you want to be.In this episode, you'll learn:Why staying calm as a parent is so hard—and why it mattersWhat it means to “act out what you don't process”How every family member experiences the same home differentlyThe difference between reacting, fixing, and leading with loveWhy perfectionism blocks connection—and what to do insteadHow intergenerational trauma shows up in parentingThe first steps to becoming the parent who breaks the cycleFree Live Training – Save Your Seat Now! Join Tina for a 2-day immersive experience:End Family Disconnection and Create Relationships That LastYou'll learn how to:Stay connected to yourself, even when parenting is hardRespond calmly and clearly in the most triggering momentsRegulate your nervous system and stay grounded under pressureBuild authentic, emotionally anchored relationships with your childrenEnd the cycle of walking on eggshells and begin creating real, lasting changeRegister here: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Limited spots available!Share this episode with a parent you love. And if this spoke to you, leave a rating and review—it helps others find the support they need to become the kind of parent who truly leads the family with love. Tina Gosney is the Family Conflict Coach. She works with parents who have families in conflict to help them become the grounded, confident leaders their family needs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tinagosneycoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tinagosneycoaching ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tina is certified in family relationships and a trauma informed coach. Visit tinagosney.com for more information on coaching services.

Send us a textIn this soul-soothing solo episode, Elizabeth “Bizzy” Chance gets real about something we all need but rarely make space for: time alone. With her husband away and the house quiet, Bizzy reflects on the surprising power of solitude. From prayer and writing to feeling all the feels—she shares how slowing down helped her reconnect with herself, find peace, and let the noise of the world fade into clarity.This episode is your reminder that being busy isn't always a badge of honor—and that sometimes the most transformative moments happen in stillness. Tune in to feel seen, inspired, and encouraged to create your own sacred space for reflection.

I gave this keynote at the NAC Success Resources event in 2019 — and I went deep on the real shit that holds people back. It's not lack of resources. It's not bad luck. It's entitlement, insecurity, and the need to impress others instead of doing what actually makes you happy.If you've ever felt like you're stuck or not moving fast enough, this episode is a wake-up call. I break down the 5 core pieces of value that I believe will unlock your path to success — and most of them have nothing to do with business tactics and everything to do with mindset.Whether you're just starting or scaling, this talk will push you to get brutally honest with yourself and start executing.

Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zSgexS8GG30In this honest and gritty conversation, Shane Winnings and Jerrad talk about the ache behind every man's desire to be a good dad—and why good intentions still leave so many guys feeling like they're failing.Shane shares his own story of growing as a father while leading a national movement to fight fatherlessness. They unpack how wounds from our own dads often fuel our desire to be better, but why motivation alone won't cut it. From military discipline to spiritual revival, from being physically present to emotionally absent, this conversation gets real fast.They also dive into Shane's bold new campaign Make Dads Great Again, what's sparking revival in Gen Z men, how fatherhood videos are breaking algorithms and breaking men open, and why the greatest threat to your calling might be your unchecked hustle.What You'll Learn:Why proximity doesn't equal presence in your homeHow to stop “tinkering” and start truly engaging your kidsThe real reason father wounds hurt so deeplyHow to love your family in the way they actually receive loveWhy being faithful at home matters more than platform or ministry successHow revival might already be happening—just not the way we expectMentioned in This Episode:Shane's viral Make Dads Great Again campaignWesley Huff's surprising influence on Joe RoganWhy Gen Z men are leading the way back to churchThe trap of high-output, low-impact fatherhoodHow to heal the pain that productivity can't coverBook Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comGrab Dad Tired and Loving It: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GBToday's Sponsors:DwellBible.com/DadTired

Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!While pursuing his third ego death, Danny Morel discovered he'd been unconsciously seeking external love his entire life to fill what was missing within. This transformative moment—lying on the floor shaking as years of stored energy released—finally revealed that he was "the one" he'd been searching for. Danny shares his profound journey from affair to divorce to cosmic alignment, where a mushroom journey predicted his future wife and daughter two years before they entered his life. His vulnerable account of breaking cultural patterns and releasing alcohol, sex, and old wounds demonstrates the deep spiritual connection between authentic self-love and magnetic partnership.Learn more about Danny hereListen to Danny's podcast The Higher Self with Danny MorelIn this episode you will learn:Why your romantic struggles directly reflect your relationship with yourselfHow to break unhealthy relationship cycles by taking 100% responsibilityThe three core blocks preventing women from finding fulfilling loveWhy "mind mates" bring temporary infatuation while soulmates trigger your deepest healingThe specific practices Danny used to transform from people-pleaser to authentic partnerFor more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1759For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Liz Gilbert – greatness.lnk.to/1681SCGregg Braden  – greatness.lnk.to/1726SCJillian Turecki – greatness.lnk.to/1740SC Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX