Podcasts about Loved Ones

California's Failed Addiction Policies Explained with Laurie Davies | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, California Assemblywoman Laurie Davies joins the show for an important conversation about addiction, fentanyl, homelessness, mental health, and the policies shaping recovery across the state. Representing California's 74th Assembly District, Laurie has become a leading voice in the fight to improve treatment access, protect recovery programs, and address the devastating impact of the fentanyl crisis. She shares how personal experiences with addiction, mental illness, and loss have influenced her work and strengthened her commitment to helping vulnerable families. The conversation explores the unintended consequences of policies like Proposition 47, the challenges surrounding homelessness and accountability, and why many people seeking treatment still struggle to find available beds when they are finally ready for help. Laurie also discusses insurance fraud in the treatment industry, legislative efforts to protect patients, and the importance of expanding quality recovery resources throughout California. Throughout the episode, she offers a candid look at what is happening behind the scenes in government and what still needs to change to save lives. From mental health reform and public safety to recovery, faith, and personal responsibility, this conversation tackles some of the most urgent issues facing communities today.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:13:42 - Protecting Treatment Centers and Stopping Fraud00:14:52 - The Insurance Fraud Crisis Hurting Treatment Centers00:18:32 - New Legislation to Protect Addiction Treatment Patients00:22:23 - How Prop 47 Changed Addiction and Homelessness00:24:18 - Prop 36 Passes but Goes Unfunded00:28:40 - Why Consequences Can Help Save an Addict's Life00:30:52 - Homelessness, Addiction and Accountability00:35:01 - Addiction as a Spiritual Problem00:36:47 - Her Family's Experience With Severe Mental Illness00:40:56 - The Crisis of Finding Treatment Beds in California00:41:24 - Every Hour Matters When Someone Asks for Help00:42:05 - Losing a Loved One to Fentanyl00:42:49 - Why She Carries Narcan Everywhere00:52:21 - “You're Only One Person Away From a Fentanyl Death”00:56:14 - The Audit That Exposed Major Oversight Failures

Part 2 of 3. If you enjoyed last week's episode, you'll love this one! At Global Outpouring Convention 2026, we had the amazing opportunity to have question and answer sessions with our dear friend, Dean Braxton, who experienced Heaven when his body died for an hour and forty-five minutes. In this session, Dean shares what it was like to experience the overwhelming joy of Heaven, and explains that worship in Heaven (and on earth) is just as much about doing God's will as it is about singing His praises. Dean also goes into more detail about the purpose of angels, seeing friends and family in Heaven, and meeting your beloved pets there too (plus where to find that in Scripture). Finally, Dean reminds us that the most important and precious thing about Heaven is being with our Father and Jesus for all eternity. You will enjoy this episode! EMAIL: feedback@globaloutpouring.orgWEBSITE: https://globaloutpouring.net Related Links:School of the Supernatural–Translation by Faith: September 7-12, 2026Feeling led to give? Partner with us here!Episodes with Dean BraxtonDean's Message at Convention 2026 CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIAGlobal Outpouring Facebook PageGlobal Outpouring on InstagramGlobal Outpouring YouTube ChannelGlobal Outpouring on X

Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels & Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author, Julie Jancis. Friends, I just got back from seeing Disclosure Day — Steven Spielberg's new film — and I could not wait to sit down and talk about it with you. This is one of those episodes that starts as a movie review and ends somewhere much, much bigger. We're talking about consciousness, messengers, empathy, super intelligence, aliens, God, and why I believe everything that's coming is actually really, really good news for humanity.

What if the people you lost never really left?In this powerful and unexpectedly funny episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte sits down with Certified Psychic, Evidential, and Trance Medium Barbra Banner for a conversation about grief, spirit, purpose, and the signs we often dismiss as coincidence.Barbra shares how her spiritual awakening began during the pandemic with flying objects, flashing lights, mysterious orbs, and a clear push from Spirit that she could no longer ignore. After decades of volunteering in crisis environments, including women's crisis work, emergency room trauma support, and crisis response alongside police, Barbra realized her life had been preparing her to help grieving families in a deeper way.Together, Dr. Alisa and Barbra explore how mediumship can support healing, why laughter matters in grief, how loved ones may still communicate, and why being open to signs can shift pain into connection.This episode is spiritual, grounded, funny, and full of “you can't make this stuff up” moments.Listen now and open your mind to healing, connection, and a different way to look at loss.Exclusive Free Resources for ListenersExplore evidence-based research and holistic tools to help comfort your mind and soul after a loss:Free Spiritual Tools: Access free articles, free e-books, interviews, and free classes from decades-long spirituality pioneer Dr. Mark Pitstick at www.SoulProof.com.Connect with Barbra BannerOfficial Website: bannermedium.comInstagram: @bannermedium13TikTok: @barbrabanner13Facebook: Connect with Barbra"Our loved ones don't become silent when they leave their physical bodies; we just have to learn how to listen to a brand new language."Send us Fan MailSupport the show

EVEN MORE about this episode!Julie Ryan and Kara Goodwin share a moving and heartfelt conversation about loss, healing, and the enduring connection between loved ones on Earth and those in spirit. Drawing from personal experiences with sudden and tragic loss, they explore how grief can become a catalyst for spiritual awakening and deeper understanding.Together they discuss the difference between grief and trauma, what happens after death, why loved ones often attend funerals and memorials in spirit, and the surprising peace experienced by souls who have crossed over. You'll also learn how signs from spirit appear, why joy and grief can coexist, and how healing doesn't mean leaving your loved ones behind—it means transforming the relationship into one rooted in love rather than loss.This episode offers hope, comfort, and reassurance for anyone navigating grief or seeking a deeper understanding of life's greatest mystery.Guest Biography:Kara Goodwin is the host of the Soul Elevation podcast, where she explores ascension, spiritual awakening, energy healing, extraterrestrial connections, and consciousness. As a skilled energy healer and meditation guide, Kara empowers others to deepen their spiritual connection through transformative practices. Her debut book, Your Authentic Awakening: A Guide to Everyday Spiritual Living, provides a roadmap to embracing a spiritually awakened and authentic life. Through her work, Kara inspires others to elevate their souls and align with their highest potential.Episode Chapters:(0:00:00) - Introduction and Welcome(0:01:60) - Understanding Grief vs. Trauma(0:11:14) - The Shock and Cascade of Tragedies(0:15:58) - Suicide as Particular Grief(0:22:34) - Life Scripts and Soul Choices(0:28:02) - Reality Shifts and Multiple Timelines(0:34:08) - Why Healing Feels Like Abandonment(0:36:35) - What to Say to the Grieving(0:41:24) - The Power of Prayer for Spirit(0:45:34) - Joy and Grief Coexisting(0:50:56) - Funeral Rituals and Spirit Presence(0:54:49) - Why We Incarnate and Soul Evolution➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!

How do you know if you're connecting with a spirit guide or a loved one?And what if signs aren't something you wait for—but something you actively participate in?In this episode of Open Channel, we're talking about the difference between spirit guides, loved ones, and angels, how signs and symbols actually work, and why self-doubt may be blocking the very messages you're asking to receive.I share a personal story about asking my grandmother for a specific sign, why creating your own symbolic language matters, and how to begin building a stronger relationship with spirit through intention, curiosity, and trust.We'll also end today's episode with a guided visualization to help you connect with a loved one or spirit guide and establish a sign of your own.Remember: intuition isn't something happening to you. It's a relationship you're learning how to have.Connect with Kate:Instagram: @kate.the.bravePatreon: patreon.com/Kate_TheBraveBook a Session: calendly.com/katethebrave

Send us Fan MailJoined by our host, Jared Bulman, Grant & Laurel discuss dealing with substance addictions, the loss of loved ones, people pleasing &  much more. If you'd like to listen to this conversation, check out the audio version at podcast.ctk.church or wherever you listen to podcasts.We'd love to hear from you! If you'd like to send any encouragement, questions, or feedback about this episode to Grant & Laurel, please email us at live@jesus.netSpecial Thanks to:Audio Production:Jared BulmanTheme Song:Stephen Folden – stephenfoldenmusic@gmail.comPodcast Graphic:Dejah KutrovskiWe'd love to hear from you! If you'd like to send any encouragement, questions, or feedback about this episode to Grant & Laurel, please e-mail us at podcast@ctk.church.Special Thanks to:Audio Production: Gabe ChartierJared BulmanTheme Song: Stephen Folden – stephenfoldenmusic@gmail.comPodcast Graphic:Dejah Kutrovski

Bill Zagorski is the CEO of American Senior Care Center, Inc. overseeing Centennial Adultcare Centers' three Adult Day Health Care centers, home care, transportation and case management services, serving adults throughout middle Tennessee. He also serves as the Research Committee Chair and is the Immediate Past Board Chair of the National Adult Day Services Association as well as the President of the Tennessee Association of Adult Day Services and the Tennessee Federation for the Aging.https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

When a loved one is hospitalized, family caregivers often find themselves overwhelmed, worried, and unsure of what to do next. In this episode, host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Bibhusan Basnet, MD, MS, FACP, Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Hospitalist; Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, eHealthyInfo talk with an internal medicine physician about the critical role of caregivers during a hospital stay. Learn how to communicate effectively with the healthcare team, understand medications, prepare for discharge, recognize potential problems, and take care of yourself while caring for someone else.  For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, Senior TLC in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.      

Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels & Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author, Julie Jancis. Friends, this one is simple and it is sacred. This is your full hour of unguided self-energy healing time — just you, your angels, and spa music. Archangel Raphael and your personal wellness team are ready. All you have to do is show up, get comfortable, and let them lead.

Episode Summary: When someone you love is living with PTSD, it can leave you feeling helpless, confused, and afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. You want to help—but what if your well-intended words make things worse? In honor of PTSD Awareness Month, Rev. Jessica Van Roekel and I address the questions so many caregivers, spouses, friends, and family members quietly ask: How do I support someone with PTSD? What helps? What hurts? And how do I walk with them without losing myself? This conversation offers practical guidance, psychological insight, and biblical hope for anyone loving someone through trauma. On a recent episode of Your Hope-Filled Perspective, I offered an episode discussing Understanding PTSD: What it Is, What It Isn't, and How God Meets Us in the Aftermath of Trauma. We are continuing this important discussion with How to Help a Loved One Who Is Struggling with PTSD: What to Do and What Not to Do. Quotables from the Episode: PTSD is not a character issue or a lack of effort. It's a nervous system injury. What looks like withdrawal, irritability, or emotional distance is often the brain doing its best to keep a person safe. Change does not mean broken beyond repair. The brain is wounded, but it's also capable of healing. When we name trauma responses accurately, we reduce shame and increase compassion. PTSD behaviors are not about a lack of love. They're about a lack of felt safety. A regulated nervous system helps regulate another nervous system. You don't have to fix the trauma, but your calm, consistent presence communicates safety. Validation quiets the brain's alarm system and reduces emotional intensity. Trauma healing doesn't follow a timeline. It follows safety. Loving someone with PTSD is not about doing everything right. It's about doing your best with compassion. Scripture References: Romans 15:1 “We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.” Isaiah 42:3 “A bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench.” Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 “Two are better than one… If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” Recommended Resources: Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through a Different Lens Changes Everything By Jessica Van Roekel Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free PDF Resource: How to Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Free Webinar: Help for When You’re Feeling Blue Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Rev. Jessica Van Roekel: Website / Instagram / Facebook Connect with Dr. Bengtson: Order Book Sacred Scars / Order Book The Hem of His Garment / Order Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails / Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson) / LinkedIn / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Podcast on Apple Co-Host: Jessica Van Roekel is a worship leader, speaker, and writer who believes that through Jesus, personal histories don’t need to define the present or determine the future. She inspires, encourages, and equips others to look at life through the lenses of hope, trust, and God’s transforming grace. Jessica lives in rural Iowa surrounded by wide open spaces which remind her of God’s expansive love. She loves fun earrings, good coffee, and connecting with others. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Ashton Bengtson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What if the most loving thing you could do for someone is start a conversation you've been avoiding?In this episode, Michael Reddington sits down with Cory Fosco, a 34-year veteran of the eldercare and healthcare technology industries, author of The Question of When, creative writing teacher, and VP of Enterprise Sales. Cory brings a rare combination of frontline caregiving experience, social work roots, and sales leadership perspective to one of the most universally avoided topics in family life: planning for the care of aging loved ones before a crisis forces your hand.This conversation goes far beyond eldercare. Cory unpacks why denial and guilt keep families frozen, how the fear of messing up drives worse decisions than the fear of missing out, and why having a conversation is fundamentally different from making a decision. The parallels to sales, leadership, and any high-stakes relationship are impossible to miss.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy waiting for the "right time" to have a care conversation is itself the mistakeHow families that do the homework in advance make better decisions under crisis pressureThe difference between "fear of missing out" and "fear of messing up" and how it shows up in caregiving and salesWhy expressing love through preparation changes how families approach difficult conversationsHow having a conversation and making a decision are not the same thing -- and why that distinction mattersWhat the "When Readiness Checklist" is and how to use it to assess where your family standsWhy "it's better to do right than to be right" applies equally to caregiving, leadership, and salesHow to give people around you permission to make mistakes by modeling it yourselfChapters(00:00) Introduction to Cory Fosco and A Question of When(05:05) Why Families Wait Too Long to Have the Conversation(07:28) How We Compensate and Make Excuses for Loved Ones(10:57) How to Optimize Preparation Time and Remove Stress From Big Decisions(14:18) The Fear of Messing Up and How to Take the Risk Off the Table(24:00) Listening as the Foundation of Caregiving, Sales, and Leadership(27:39) Why It's Better to Do Right Than to Be Right(33:13) How the Book Is Structured to Meet Families Where They Are(50:21) Core Principles for Navigating Difficult Family Conversations(52:31) How to Find Cory and Access His ResourcesAbout the GuestCory Fosco has spent over 34 years working at the intersection of long-term care, healthcare technology, and family decision-making. He began his career as a social worker, moved into admissions and senior care leadership, and now serves as VP of Enterprise Sales for one of the largest EMR platforms serving skilled nursing facilities. He is the author of A Question of When, a guide for families navigating eldercare decisions, and teaches creative writing to a wide range of students including the blind and visually impaired community through Second Sense in Chicago.Links and ResourcesA Question of When by Cory Fosco - https://a.co/d/0ciiLRpchttps://www.coryfosco.comFrom Values to Action by Harry Kramer - https://a.co/d/06m0h7lHSponsor Links:InQuasive: http://www.inquasive.com/Humintell: Body Language - Reading People - HumintellEnter Code INQUASIVE25 for 25% discount on your online training purchase.International Association of Interviewers: Home (certifiedinterviewer.com)Podcast Production Services by EveryWord Media

A special patient found a special way to bring a smile to loved ones while he was undergoing surgery. Listen to the amazing story of Alex Knoll on our Midweek Motivation segment on The WCCO Morning News.

A special patient found a special way to bring a smile to loved ones while he was undergoing surgery. Listen to the amazing story of Alex Knoll on our Midweek Motivation segment on The WCCO Morning News.

Who has passed and would love to share their strength with you, as they did here?  Connect with Spiritual Medium Marilyn Kapp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels & Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author, Julie Jancis.  Friends, this episode is one I know you are going to come back to again and again. Today we are talking about how to bring your angels fully into your self-energy healing practice — setting intentions, asking real questions, and learning to trust what comes through even when your egoic mind doesn't like the answer. This is where the real magic lives.

Send us Fan MailEvening Prayer #pray #prayer #eveningprayer #jesus #God  (Mercy & Grace; Forgiveness; Persecuted Christians; Those Who Have Loved Ones In Hospital / Care facilities; Dwell in Safety)Thank you for listening, our heart's prayer is for you and I to walk daily with Jesus, our joy and peaceaimingforjesus.comYouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@aimingforjesus5346Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aiming_for_jesus/Threads https://www.threads.com/@aiming_for_jesusX https://x.com/AimingForJesusTik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@aiming.for.jesus

This podcast shows you how to fully recover from OCD.Each episode breaks down the exact techniques and nuances that stop rumination, reduce compulsions, and help you retrain your brain out of the OCD cycle. We cover every major OCD theme, including:Pure-O OCDRelationship OCDHarm OCDReal Event OCDSO-OCD / Sexuality OCDReligious / Scrupulosity OCDCleaning & Contamination OCDPhysical CompulsionsAll other OCD subtypesMy goal is simple: clear guidance that actually works, explained in a way that is calm, direct, and easy to apply immediately.You can fully recover from OCD. Don't give up — you're not stuck, and your brain can change.

In this episode of The Agents of Recovery, Coach Blu and Coach Wendell talk about what it means to be open and vulnerable with adult parents in a way that supports healing not replays harm. They discuss how to share what you've learned through addiction recovery and growth as your life changes, while keeping the conversation age-appropriate and timely for the people you love. You'll walk away with practical guidance for communicating honestly with parents and children as you mature, without dragging the stigma, fear, or the darkest moments back into the room.

Visit the webpage to be a part of our communitywww.podpage.com/the-3-13-men-money-and-marriageCash App $a114johnsonSummaryThis episode explores the complexities of loaning money to family and friends, emphasizing the importance of boundaries, character judgment, and legal considerations to protect your financial well-being.Keywords: loaning money, family finance, personal boundaries, promissory notes, financial advice, relationships, money managementKey topicsWhen to say no to loansCharacter judgment in lendingUsing promissory notes for protectionLegal considerations in personal loansHandling guilt and emotional pressureNever loan money if it affects your financial stability.Use written agreements to protect both parties.Avoid co-signing loans to prevent risk exposure.Set clear boundaries and say no with love.Assess character and ability to repay before lending.The Truth About Loaning Money to Family and FriendsHow to Protect Your Finances When Lending to Loved Ones"If your bottom line is affected, don't do it.""Never loan money if it will hurt your lifestyle.""Stick to your script to avoid guilt trips."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Money and Relationships 01:42 The Dangers of Loaning Money05:58 Personal Experiences with Borrowing10:18 Golden Rules for Loaning Money15:08 Scenarios of Loaning Money19:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Episode 96: Arwen Kathke - Vision Accessibility in Board Games - Top 5 Food-Themed Board Games - Hanging out with loved ones and friendsThe amazing Arwen Kathke joins me to talk about her Cardboard Time podcast and her passion to increase vision accessibility in board games. We get hungry talk about our top 5 food themed games and going down some rabbit holes. Ending with good memories of hanging out with loved ones and friends.00:00:00 Intro00:00:29 Get to know Arwen00:01:49 How did the Cardboard Time Podcast start?00:03:01 Why the name Cardboard Time?00:07:12 Vision Accessibility in Board GamesColorblind Games00:18:01 Top 5 Food-Themed Board GamesSang Kee Peking Duck HouseBGG “Theme: Food Cooking” Tag List00:24:24 Formage & Formaggio: We Love Cheese00:32:13 Point Salad: A Game for EveryonePoint Galaxy00:35:52 Coffee Roaster: A Solo ExperienceIn Front of the Elevators00:40:13 Three Sisters: Harvest Edition: Expanding the Game00:47:41 Chicken Fried Dice: Real-Time Roll and WriteAshwin and Rob on BGG Podcast Ep. 9100:51:35 Wok and Roll: Nostalgia in a Game00:55:00 Diced Veggies: A Unique Chopping Mechanism00:59:14 Sushi Go Party!: A Fun Twist on Drafting GamesHonorable Mentions01:04:39 Pizza Roles - Yummy Deduction Game01:07:44 Sweet Lands - The Charm of Heavy Strategy Games01:13:26 Moments of PositivityBig Gay Dinner - Rose Gauntlet FoundationBGG Spring 2026Buc-ee'sSheetz01:27:45 Where can you find Arwen?The Cardboard Time Podcast on SpotifyCardboard Time WebsiteBluesky: @CardboardTimeInstagram: @Cardboard_TimeYoutube:@CardboardTimeConventions: Origins Game FairOmaha Gaming Con (added after the recording)Pax Unplugged 01:31:51 Outro(Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.)You can flip your game night by picking up DNUP.https://www.dnup.game/en/Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeekTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeekEmail: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Headlines for June 04, 2026; Voices from Delaney Hall: Family and Community Members Demand Release of Loved Ones from ICE Jail; Far-Right Leaders, Including Ex-CBP Chief Greg Bovino, Convene in Portugal for “Remigration Summit”; “Notes from an ICE Chaser”: Tracking Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign on the Ground; Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian Ada Ferrer on Cuba’s Crisis, U.S. Sanctions and Family Separation

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back to our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about clutter that has […] The post 513: Stuff with No Home, a Loved One’s Belongings, and Decluttering a Stubborn Family Member appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels & Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author, Julie Jancis. Friends, this meditation is one of the most powerful ones I have ever recorded. Every single one of us stores stress, fear, worry and pain inside our physical body. Today we are clearing it out — all the way down to the last particle — with Archangel Raphael, Archangel Michael, and your entire personal wellness angel team.

Headlines for June 04, 2026; Voices from Delaney Hall: Family and Community Members Demand Release of Loved Ones from ICE Jail; Far-Right Leaders, Including Ex-CBP Chief Greg Bovino, Convene in Portugal for “Remigration Summit”; “Notes from an ICE Chaser”: Tracking Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign on the Ground; Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian Ada Ferrer on Cuba’s Crisis, U.S. Sanctions and Family Separation

This is a very special and heartfelt episode focused on depression, hope, recovery, and healing.Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Lisa Zielbauer, PharmD, also known as Dr. Z, owner of Root Cause Rx and the voice behind Instagram accounts @RootCauseRx and @theMINDfulFARMacist. A Doctor of Pharmacy and Functional Medicine Consultant, Dr. Z courageously shares her personal journey with depression and anxiety, which began in high school and eventually led to a severe depressive episode requiring hospitalization shortly after pharmacy school.In this deeply honest discussion, Lisa opens up about the challenges she faced, the turning points that helped her find hope, and how connecting with others through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) became a powerful part of her recovery. She shares the lessons she learned along the way and how those experiences inspired her to help others uncover the root causes of mental health struggles through a holistic and functional medicine approach.Listeners will walk away with practical tools and strategies for navigating difficult moments of depression, building resilience, and finding support during life's darkest seasons. Lisa also offers valuable guidance for friends and family members who want to better understand depression and learn meaningful ways to support a loved one who may be struggling.Whether you have personally experienced depression, are supporting someone who has, or simply want to gain a deeper understanding of mental health, this episode is filled with compassion, wisdom, and actionable takeaways that can make a real difference.Tune in for an empowering conversation about recovery, reducing mental health stigma, and discovering that healing—and hope—are possible. ❤️

On today's show: Headlines Voices from Delaney Hall: Family and Community Members Demand Release of Loved Ones from ICE Jail Far-Right Leaders, Including Ex-CBP Chief Greg Bovino, Convene in Portugal for “Remigration Summit” “Notes from an ICE Chaser”: Tracking Trump's Mass Deportation Campaign on the Ground Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian Ada Ferrer on Cuba's Crisis, U.S. Sanctions and Family Separation   Democracy Now! is a daily national independent award-winning news program, hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. The post Democracy Now! – June 4, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Are you ready for the Great Wealth Transfer? Financial analysts estimate that older Americans will pass on as much as $124 trillion of personal wealth to their spouses, heirs, and charities over the next 25 years.  And, unfortunately, much of that wealth won't survive for another transfer. According to one study, 42% of heirs fall back to their pre-inheritance net worth in about 12 months. Meaning that, due to poor planning or poor fiscal discipline, the money is gone.  Whether you're a senior fine-tuning your legacy plan, a potential beneficiary, or a caregiver who might be tasked with settling a loved one's estate, folks have to plan ahead to make sure that wishes are honored and wealth is preserved, potentially for generations to come.  On today's show, we discuss some best practices for managing inheritances at both ends of a family's wealth transfer and taking a generational approach to comprehensive financial planning. 

Can loved ones in Spirit still celebrate life's biggest moments with us? In this uplifting episode of Radio Medium, Laura Lee, psychic medium, connects with Lisa's father in the afterlife, delivering joyful spirit messages filled with love, validation, and excitement about major family milestones on the horizon. Through this heartfelt psychic reading, Spirit confirms upcoming celebrations, including a wedding just days away and the arrival of a new baby. Laura shares remarkable validations that reveal how loved ones on the Other Side remain connected to our lives, offering guidance, encouragement, and support during both happy occasions and challenging family dynamics. As emotional tensions between siblings surface, Spirit gently encourages forgiveness, understanding, and the release of old wounds that no longer serve the family's future. This inspiring mediumship reading is a reminder that healing and happiness can coexist. If you've been seeking signs from a loved one, spiritual guidance on family relationships, or reassurance that those in heaven continue to share life's special moments, this episode offers comfort, hope, and a beautiful reminder that love transcends time and space. (Best of Season 14)

Horror history gets dangerously domestic this week as This Week in Horror History travels through June 1–7 with haunted houses, killer sequels, cursed children, dystopian violence, mature themes, and one deeply uncomfortable genetic-engineering nightmare.This episode digs into a packed week of classic horror movies, cult horror sequels, supernatural horror, Blumhouse hits, and underrated sci-fi body horror, including the return of Norman Bates, the suburban nightmare of Poltergeist, the perfectly timed 6/6/06 release of The Omen remake, and the birth of The Purge as a modern horror franchise.Inside this episode:• Psycho II brings Norman Bates back to the Bates Motel in one of horror's most surprisingly strong legacy sequels.• Poltergeist turns the American dream house into a supernatural trap full of TV static, cursed land, and unforgettable 1980s horror imagery.• The Omen remake arrives on 6/6/06, turning a horror release date into pure Antichrist marketing gold.• The Purge launches a massive Blumhouse franchise with one terrifying idea: for twelve hours, all crime is legal.• The Deep-Cut Spotlight goes to Splice, the disturbing 2010 sci-fi horror film about genetic engineering, parental failure, and the nightmare of creating life without the courage to take responsibility for it.Plus: a horror birthday roll featuring Danielle Harris, Keith David, Robert Englund, and Jessica Tandy, a creepy look at what these stories say about control, family, suburbia, and civilization, and a weekly recommendation for Sean Byrne's vicious prom-night horror film The Loved Ones.From haunted television screens to cursed children, science gone rotten, and a society where the rules turn off for one night, this week proves horror is often scariest when it moves into the places that were supposed to keep us safe.

Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels & Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author,  Julie Jancis.  In the last two episodes, we've talked about what energy is. We've walked through the chakras. Now we're getting into the work of how to actually identify unhealthy energy in your body, what it feels like, and exactly how to clear it with your angels. This one is practical, powerful, and a little bit woo. I love it.

Trying to assist someone you love can quietly turn into the exact thing that pushes them away. When a partner, friend, or family member is struggling physically, mentally, or emotionally, our instinct is to offer advice, and steer them toward what we think is best. But when they didn't ask, that “help” can feel like pressure, and the resistance can hit you like a wave.We dig into what's really happening under the surface: is it ego, projection, and fear about the future? When your ideas aren't welcomed, your body can clamp down into defensiveness and you can start feeling rejected, unappreciated, or even angry. William gets practical on how to slow it down and name the hidden drivers, including the need for a certain outcome and the desire for a pat on the back. William shares a simple breathing exercise and heart-centered awareness practice to regulate your nervous system, shift out of the solar plexus “lock up,” and return to presence. From there, one question cuts through the noise: “Who am I doing this for?” That honesty changes how you communicate, how you show up in relationships, and how you offer emotional support with clearer boundaries and less control.If you want healthier communication, less reactivity, and a repeatable roadmap for personal growth, hit play. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review with the biggest trigger you're working on right now.

If you could save your loved one from their serious illness, you would do that. Of course you would.You love them and you want the best for them, whether they're battling cancer, Alzheimer's disease, ALS, age-related decline, or another advanced illness. You want to be the best caregiver you can be, and I'll bet you're exhausted.Yet you may be spending your precious energy trying to fix the unfixable, rather than focusing on being wholeheartedly present with your loved one.This episode of The Integrative Palliative Podcast tackles how to show up as the best caregiver you can be and how to figure out what is yours to take on and what is not.I'm glad you're here.Dr. Deliawww.doctordelia.comCoping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One's Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com  Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! And be sure to subscribe!Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touchI'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

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How to Support Someone with Bipolar Disorder (Part 1) In this deeply honest and compassionate episode of This Is Bipolar, Shaley Hoogendoorn and Julie Kraft tackle one of the most requested topics from listeners: how to support someone living with bipolar disorder or another mental illness. Speaking from lived experience, they open up about the realities of being on both sides of the relationship — loving someone with bipolar disorder and living with it yourself. Together, they discuss the guilt, shame, loneliness, boundaries, communication struggles, reassurance, emotional regulation, and difficult decisions that can come with supporting a loved one through mental health challenges. The conversation explores: What to do when someone refuses help Why boundaries matter (and why they can hurt) The importance of timing difficult conversations during stable moments How depression, anxiety, anger, and mania affect relationships Why reassurance and emotional safety are so important Supporting your loved one without losing yourself Finding support as a caregiver, spouse, family member, or friend Most importantly, this episode reminds listeners that bipolar disorder is treatable, relationships can survive and thrive, and both the person living with the illness and the people loving them deserve compassion and support. This is an emotional but incredibly important conversation for anyone navigating mental illness within relationships, friendships, or family dynamics. ⏱️ Important Timestamps (00:02:10) — Why this episode is emotionally difficult but deeply needed (00:05:35) — Can you make someone get help? Julie shares the ultimatum that changed her life (00:13:50) — Why boundaries feel painful for people living with bipolar disorder (00:22:05) — Anger, emotional intensity & seeing bipolar through a compassion lens (00:30:15) — Why loved ones also need support and safe spaces to talk (00:40:20) — Reassurance, safety & the phrases that genuinely help during episodes This is bipolar...   Connect with Shaley Hoogendoorn Website: www.thisisbipolar.com Instagram: @this.is.bipolar Shaley Hoogendoorn is a Canadian mental health advocate, elementary school teacher, event planner, wife, and mama living with Bipolar II Disorder. She is the host of the podcast This Is Bipolar, where she shares honest conversations and lived experiences to help reduce stigma and remind others that they are not alone. Through storytelling, advocacy, and community-building, Shaley is passionate about creating safe spaces for people navigating bipolar disorder and mental health challenges.   About Julie Kraft Julie Kraft is a mental health advocate, artist, author, wife, and mama living with Bipolar Disorder. Through sharing her lived experience, Julie is passionate about helping others feel seen, understood, and less alone in their mental health journeys. Known for her honesty, compassion, and creativity, she uses storytelling and advocacy to encourage open conversations around bipolar disorder, stigma, healing, and hope. www.juliekraft.com   #thisisbipolar #thisisbipolarvlog #thisisbipolarpodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #bipolarpodcast #mentalhealthpodcast  

When addiction steps in, your family may be turned upside down. Pastor Victor Torres shares his dramatic story of growing up as a gang member and a heroin addict and how God changed his life. He'll identify some signs of substance abuse and offer first steps toward hope and healing for your addicted loved one.

5/27/26 (Co-Host Brian Adams) Resilient Valley's Julia Riseman & Lora Wondolowski: camels through the eye of a needle & other fundraising ideas. Dr. Ethan Chapin, Cooley-Dickinson's Dir of Emergency Medicine: It's Stroke Prevention Month—save yr life & the life of a loved one—BE FAST. Dave Small, Dir of Conservation @ Mount Grace Land Trust: saving the Ebony Bog Haunter (really!), dragon flies and 40,000 acres. Easthampton Mayor Salem Derby: the override vote on June 9 --what happens if it passes; what happens if it doesn't.

Do our family members in heaven see us? Do they become angels? Do they help us? In this episode, we step away from our normal format to tackle a question many Christians quietly wonder about. Together, we'll separate sentiment from Scripture and discover what the Bible really says about heaven, loved ones, and the hope waiting for believers.

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This episode continues the Heal NPD Seminar Series with Dr. Mark Ettensohn, joined by his associates Deanna Young, Psy.D., and Danté Spencer, Ph.D. In this session, the group discusses the paper “Living with Pathological Narcissism: A Qualitative Study” (Day et al., 2020), which examines narcissistic personality pathology from the perspective of partners and family members. Unlike most research on narcissism, this study does not rely on self-report or clinician ratings. Instead, it draws on qualitative descriptions from over 400 individuals in close relationships with someone exhibiting high levels of pathological narcissistic traits. These accounts provide a window into how narcissism is experienced interpersonally, particularly in intimate and long-term relationships. The discussion focuses on the study's central finding: that pathological narcissism is best understood as a system characterized by the co-occurrence of grandiosity and vulnerability. Loved ones described patterns of entitlement, arrogance, and need for admiration alongside insecurity, hypersensitivity, emotional instability, and chronic feelings of emptiness. In the majority of cases, these features were not separate “types,” but fluctuating states within the same individual. The group explores how these findings challenge common assumptions about narcissism, including the tendency to equate it with overt grandiosity or interpersonal abusiveness. Particular attention is given to the limitations of DSM-based models, which emphasize observable traits while underrepresenting the internal dysregulation and vulnerability that define the disorder. The conversation also examines broader relational and developmental themes, including: The oscillation between grandiose and vulnerable self-states The role of dissociation and splitting in personality organization The impact of early attachment trauma and “empathic failures” How narcissistic dynamics are expressed and amplified within close relationships The tendency for polarized, dehumanizing narratives to emerge in response to relational injury Finally, the group discusses the concept of “narcissistic abuse,” noting that while experiences of harm in these relationships are real and often significant, the term itself is not a well-defined clinical construct. The discussion emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between lived experience and explanatory frameworks, and of maintaining a nuanced, non-reductive understanding of personality pathology. Key themes include: Pathological narcissism as a dysregulated self-state system The interdependence of grandiosity and vulnerability Limitations of categorical and trait-based models of narcissism The relational expression of personality pathology The role of trauma, attachment, and development in narcissistic adaptation Clinical implications for assessment, formulation, and treatment This series is intended for clinicians, trainees, and viewers seeking a nuanced, clinically grounded understanding of narcissism beyond popular discourse. To learn more about our work, visit: www.HealNPD.org Additional Resources: Newsletter: https://healnpd.substack.com Assessment and therapy inquiries: https://healnpd.org/contact Purchase Unmasking Narcissism: A Guide to Understanding the Narcissist in Your Life: https://amzn.to/3nG9FgH LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://rb.gy/cklpum LISTEN ON GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://rb.gy/fotpca LISTEN ON AMAZON MUSIC: https://rb.gy/g4yzh8 Citation: Day, N. J. S., Townsend, M. L., & Grenyer, B. F. S. (2020). Living with pathological narcissism: A qualitative study. Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation, 7(19).  Full Text Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... About Heal NPD Heal NPD is a clinical practice specializing in the assessment and treatment of pathological narcissism, narcissistic personality disorder, and related personality difficulties. We offer comprehensive diagnostic assessments, individual psychotherapy, and consultations for partners and family members. Learn more or inquire about services: https://healnpd.org

Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels & Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author, Julie Jancis. Friends, we are back for Week Two of Self-Energy Healing & Chakras 101 — and this one goes deep. Last week we talked about what energy is and how to start feeling it. This week we're diving into your chakras — what they are, what each one holds, which archangels work in each one, and how to actually place your hands to do this work on yourself. This is the foundation of everything. In This Episode [00:30] What chakras actually are — energetic portals that hold specific information about your life [02:34] Why Julie's angels overrode her teachers during training — and what they showed her instead [04:55] Why every chakra feels completely different from one another [07:11] Crown chakra — your connection to God, and the story of Stevie that will stop you in your tracks [11:00] Third eye — spiritual gifts, the four clairs, and where stress and anxiety actually live in your body [12:54] Throat chakra — it's not just about speaking, it's about knowing yourself deeply enough to speak [15:17] Heart chakra — the center of all seven, holding every joy and every wound you've ever experienced [17:26] Solar plexus — your inner child lives here, and Archangel Michael is always present [22:14] Sacral chakra — your gateway to every organ and every cell, with Archangel Raphael right there [25:01] Root chakra — safety, security, and what COVID revealed about collective fear in this energy center [27:20] Which archangels work in which chakras — Gabriel, Michael, Raphael and more [29:42] Hand placements for self-energy healing — sitting, laying down, one hand or two [36:56] Why rigidity doesn't serve you — God meets you exactly where you are [39:16] Open vs. closed chakras — feeling the difference in your own body right now

Listen as Lauren Whitman answers the question, "A loved one consistently shames me. How do I deal with this?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.

In this week's episode, both of our storytellers reflect on the ways we try to hold onto the people we love.Part 1: Gwendolyn Napier is left heartbroken when harsh Atlanta weather destroys the trees planted to honor her family members.Part 2: Bimini Wright looks back on her childhood spent aboard a research boat, studying tuna alongside her larger-than-life fisherman father.Gwendolyn J. Napier aka “Miss LuvDrop”. Native of Atlanta, Georgia. Retired Educator from Fulton County Schools. Founder of LuvDrop Productions - The “Heart of Storytelling” sharing One Story at a Time. Fun Educational Entertainer - Storyteller, Singer, Poet, Drummer, Workshop Facilitator and more. She has been performing as a Storytelling Artist for over 16 years. Performing and Teaching Artist for the Georgia Council Of the Arts Registry. Performing Year-Round Storytelling Artist and Docent for the Wrens Nest House Museum in Atlanta, Retired Atlanta Ambassador for the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Children and currently serving as the President of the Georgia Storytelling Network. She has performed in many Venues celebrating Juneteenth as the Historic Portrayal of Harriet Ross Tubman in “The Annual Atlanta Parade” for the last 8 years, Clarkston Georgia Juneteenth Events, Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival, Georgia Storytelling Network Conference, National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. Conference and Festival, Acworth Storytelling Festival, National Storytelling Network, Story Collider, Trees Atlanta, Roswell Roots Festival also including Schools, Churches, Libraries, and Performing Arts Theatres. Miss Napier has portrayed many other historical Women in History as Harriet Tubman, Bessie Coleman, Mahalia Jackson, Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Shirley Chisholm, Maria Van Burton Brown and more. Member of Kuumba Storytellers of Georgia, National Associations of Black Storytellers, Inc. including the Adopt-A-Tellers Program, Georgia Storytelling Network, & the National Storytelling Network. Bimini Wright is a writer, performer, and actor based in Brooklyn. She grew up in the tropical rainforests of Australia before trading it for the concrete jungle of New York. Her work spans theater, journalism, comedy, and live performance, with stories that blend humor, vulnerability, and sharp observation. She is also, at times, a professional mermaid and the reigning Miss Subways 2025. When she's not onstage or on the page, she can be found crafting something weird and hanging out with her adopted pet pigeon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels & Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author, Julie Jancis. Friends, this is a mini self-energy healing session you can return to again and again — on your lunch break, first thing in the morning, or any time you need to come back to yourself. Press play, lay down if you can, and let Archangel Raphael and your angels bring you back to your natural state.

Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels & Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author, Julie Jancis. Friends, I am so excited to take you on this journey. This episode we are going deep. We're talking about what energy actually is, why your body holds onto it, how to start clearing it yourself, and how to work with Archangel Raphael and your personal team of wellness angels to return your body to its natural soul state. Whether you're brand new to energy healing or you've been doing this work for years, this series will take you somewhere new. In This Episode [04:01] What energy actually is. everything is energy, vibrating at different frequencies [06:24] Reiki, God energy, oneness why they're all the same thing [08:49] A grounding prayer to ensure you only ever connect to God's energy [14:55] Hands-on energy exercise feeling your own auric field between your palms [19:23] The layers of your energy how we step away from our soul self through socialization [23:34] How unaddressed energy moves from the auric field into the chakras and into the body [31:00] Archangel Raphael & your personal team of wellness angels, what they do and how to call them in [35:47] How to open your crown chakra and channel oneness energy through your palms [40:47] The foundation of self-energy healing where to place your hands and how to direct the energy [47:24] Archangel Ariel's message eating the rainbow and feeling food energetically in your body ⚠️ Please note: All energy healing practices shared in this episode are for spiritual wellness only and do not replace professional medical care. Always consult a doctor or medical professional for your health needs.   If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels & Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author, Julie Jancis. Friends, Kelli Pellino — Your Joy Coach — is here with a standalone meditation to help you do one thing: feel joy in your body and remember exactly what lights you up. This one is short, beautiful, and something you can come back to any time you need a reset. Press play, palms up, and let your guardian angel meet you there.

Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels & Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author, Julie Jancis. Friends, today's guest is someone near and dear to my heart — Kelli Pellino, Your Joy Coach, and honestly one of the most joyful humans I have ever met in my life. Kelli found this podcast three years ago while washing dishes, grieving her dad, navigating her daughter's epilepsy diagnosis, and feeling completely out of alignment. She searched the word "angel," clicked on Angels & Awakening, and her life changed. She went through the Angel Reiki School, discovered her gifts of claircognizance and clairsentience, and has since built a beautiful practice helping people activate joy as an energetic, intentional state. Her story will give you chills. And her framework? You're going to want to take notes. In This Episode [00:01] Kelli's awakening story — grief, perimenopause, dishes, and the moment she searched "angel" [04:08] Seeing 1:11 on the oven clock and feeling her dad for the first time since he passed [06:33] How she and Julie discovered they lived in the same town — and why she knew it was divine [08:55] Angel Reiki School, discovering her gifts, and how her logo came to her during Shavasana [15:46] What joy actually is — energetically, and why so many of us aren't living in it [20:08] Step 1 — Heal your energy: movement, gratitude, and connection as vibration raisers [25:57] The gratitude trick that works even when you really don't feel like it [31:10] How joy lives in four chakras — and when energy work is the missing piece [33:09] Step 2 — Manifest with intention: focus on what you want, not what you don't have [35:20] Step 3 — Feel and follow your intuition: your inner guidance is your fastest path to joy [37:41] Step 4 — Take aligned action: why small, intuitive yeses change everything [38:09] Closing — when you do all four, joy becomes activated and inevitable

Legendary comedian Dave Chappelle joins Michelle and Craig from WYSO, the public radio station in Dave's hometown, Yellow Springs, Ohio. Dave dishes about growing up with a double life -- one in a small town and one in a city -- what he's learned about himself as a dad, how crucial it is to live in community, and how his mom taught him to not fear being great. Have a question you want answered? Write to us at ⁠imopod.com⁠.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.