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Jonathan and Camille are back to review the new Michael Jackson film! Tune in to hear their honest thoughts, favorite scenes, and a countdown of their top three MJ albums. Camille also drops by with her weekly "What's The Tea" segment.Don't forget to follow the official Instagram @diaryofamadjonathan_podcastTheme song and background music by LuKremBo (follow him on YouTube)

Send us Fan MailIt's Therapy Thursday!Sex can be joyful, grounding, spiritual, and deeply connecting and it can also be wrapped in pressure, shame, secrecy, and survival. We go there with honesty, starting from everyday body image and self-talk, then opening up a bigger conversation about sexual wellness, boundaries, and what it means to choose intimacy on purpose.We break down abstinence vs celibacy in plain language, and we talk about why some people step back from sex for mental clarity, healing, or self-respect. From there, we explore sex as a “spiritual dance,” the kind of connection that gets better when you know your power, communicate clearly, and stop treating pleasure like something you have to earn. We also touch on tantric sex and mindful intimacy, including how slowing down can shift the whole experience from performance to presence.Then we get serious about consent and sexual shame. We talk about coercion, manipulation, and why “giving in” is not the same as a free yes. We also name how trauma, molestation, and rape can distort self-blame, especially when people feel pressured to stay quiet or when bystanders ignore what's happening. If you're supporting someone in an abusive situation, we share why judgment often backfires, why leaving can be dangerous or complicated, and why paying attention to early red flags matters.If this conversation helps you feel seen, share it with someone you trust, subscribe for more, and leave a review so more people can find Essential Mental Healing. What's one thing you wish everyone understood about consent and healthy intimacy?Support the showHost Candace PatriceCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllcvisit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

Ob wir jemals unseren SuB in den Griff bekommen werden? Mit dieser Folge vielleicht ...Wir alle kennen es: Nur schauen in der Buchhandlung, nach kurzem Stöbern drei neue Bücher und alle drei wandern auf den SuB, wo sie Staub ansetzen, bis wir uns vielleicht daran erinnern, dass sie noch existieren.Und wenn wir ehrlich sind, wissen wir alle, dass wir einige dieser Bücher nie mehr lesen werden.Heute schauen wir uns also ein paar dieser SuB-Leichen an und entscheiden: Werden wir sie noch lesen, oder wird es Zeit das Buch ungelesen auszusorteiren?Viele Spaß beim Hören (ihr könnt ja parallel auch SuB-Leichen aussortieren...)Sarah & JosiIntro & Outro Music: Picnic (Prod. by Lukrembo)

Was passiert bei Blutmond in einem Wellnesshotel in Bad Füssing und warum ist Pommes auf einmal Enemies to lovers?Wir haben uns gedacht, dass es höchste Zeit ist, mal wieder die nächsten Bestseller von morgen zu plotten. Egal, ob die ersten Kapitel von Pommes, eine Cyperpunk Story mit Zitronenduft oder eine Dark Romance Story, die wir so schnell nicht vergessen werden.Also schnappt euch ein Spaßgetränkt eurer Wahl und lehnt euch zurück.Bevor ihr die Folge hört, könnt ihr aber auch noch schnell Tickets für unseren Live-Podcast in Köln holen: nightwash.deSarah & JosiIntro & Outro: Picnic (Prod. by Lukrembo)

Send us Fan MailIT's Therapy Thursday!You ever catch yourself studying someone else's life like it's a map, then feeling behind when your path doesn't match theirs? We go straight at that pressure and tell the truth: you can learn from other people without trying to copy their journey. Mom and I start with a small moment that turns into a big reset, standing in the kitchen and realizing the present moment can be enough, even when life is loud.From there we pull lessons from everyday stories and the internet, including a creator who went viral with a goose named Ducktavious and a man whose terrifying, laced experience pushed him toward faith and a new direction. Both stories point to the same takeaway: what looks like “overnight success” or “sudden transformation” usually has a deeper backstory, and your healing journey will never be a carbon copy of someone else's. We talk mindset, discipline, resilience, and why trusting your gut matters more than chasing somebody's formula.We also get real about family, parenting, and boundaries. We share how feeling misunderstood can shape a child into an adult who over-explains, people-pleases, or fights to be seen, and how parenting changes when you lead with curiosity and ask for the why. If you've been navigating school stress, co-parenting pain, divorce recovery, or just trying to be a better parent and a better you, this conversation is for you.If this hit home, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more people can find Essential Mental Healing.Support the showHost Candace PatriceCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllcvisit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

AUSGELESEN LIVE: Am 06. Juni feiern wir den sechsten Geburtstag von #Ausgelesen mit einem Live-Podcast im Nightwash Club in Köln. Tickets gibt's hier: https://nightwash-club.de/events/ausgelesen-der-buecher-podcast-mit-sarah-und-josi-live/Auch wenn der April komisch war, wurden wieder einige Bücher gelesen. Also zückt eure Stifte, denn eure Wunschliste wird auch diese Woche wieder wachsen ...Besprochene BücherSarahWeawingshaw - Heba Al Wasity, Dead Air - Josi Wismar, Empire of Burning Shadows - Maxime HerbordJosiDas Känguru-Manifest, Die Känguru-Offenbrarung, Die Känguru-Apokryphen, Die Känguru-Rebellion - Marc-Uwe Kling, Kiss of the broken - Julias PaussWie versprochen hier auch die Ticktes für den Live-Podcast im Juni. Wir freuen uns, euch bei der Einschulung zu sehen...Sarah & JosiHier kommt ihr zu Bookbeat, mit dem Code *ausgelesen* könnt ihr die App gratis testen!Und hier gibts noch mehr Infos zu Party of liars: lübbe.deIntro & Outro Music: Picnic (Prod. by Lukrembo)

In dieser Folge geht Sarah ganz offiziell Crashout – denn Bachelorette Maxime Herbord ist für dies Folge zu uns in den Podcast gekommen!Maxime ist nämlich schon lange eine Buch-Maus und mit Empire of Burning Shadows erscheint noch diese Woche ihr Fantasy-Debüt. Wir haben uns ein wenig Zeit genommen, mit ihr über das Schreiben, Buchempfehlungen und unsere bald anstehende Karriere im Trash-TV gesprochen ... also alles wie immer?Sucht euch also ein Spaßgetränk eurer Wahl und seid bereit, dass ihr nach der Hörprobe am Ende DIREKT weiterlesen oder hören wollt.Viel Spaß!Sarah & JosiHier kommt ihr nochmal zum Buch: carlsen.deIntro & Outro Music: Picnic (Prod. by Lukrembo)

Send us Fan MailThat moment when you realize you forgot to hit record turns out to be a gift, because it means we start raw and honest. My mom (Janet) and I talk through a real communication slip where stress turned into projection, and we show what repair looks like when you actually listen, apologize, and let the other person be heard. If you've ever felt afraid that one argument could break a relationship, you'll recognize the “inner child” energy underneath it and the relief that comes when the adult self steps in to protect connection.From there, we move into parenting with big feelings: what “defiance” can look like in kids, how emotional sensitivity gets misunderstood, and why comfort often needs to come before conversation. I share what changed everything with my daughter: she can tell me, “I'm crying, hold me,” and once she's regulated, we can talk. We also get practical about tone, triggers, time misunderstandings, and how to repeat the same boundary without escalating.We go wider into modern family life and mental health, including Roblox, internet safety for kids, and how to teach tools when you can't monitor every second. We also talk about healing and therapy language, including how “self-improvement” can turn into a weapon across generations, and why acceptance, recovery community, and belonging matter. We end with self-acceptance, body image, and the reminder that love doesn't disappear just because someone is upset.If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a parent or adult child who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find Essential Mental Healing.Support the showHost Candace PatriceCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllcvisit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

Zwei Mal im Jahr ist Weihnachten. Naja fast, zumindest für uns Buch-Mäuse, wenn nach der Messe die neuen Programme angekündigt werden. Wir haben uns durch Neuerscheinungen gewühlt und eine kleine feine Liste zusammengestellt, was auf unsere Wunschliste wandert.Die Bücher, über die wir heute sprechen, findet ihr auch auf Instagram auf unserem Kanal @ausgelesen.podcast für mehr Infos!Viel Spaß mit der Folge!Josi & SarahDenkt dran, bei Medimpos könnt ihr mit "ausgelesen15" 15% sparen! Und auch Empire of burning shadows sollte ihr euch dringend anschauen.Hier gehts zum Buch: carlsen.deOder direkt zum Hörbuch: hörbuch-hamburg.deIntro & Outro Music: Picnic (Prod. by Lukrembo)

Was haben wir nur getan ...Eine Frage, die wir uns in den letzten Wochen so häufig gestellt haben, dass es an der Zeit ist, diesem Thema eine ganze Folge zu widmen. Neue Fanfictions, Denis Scheck Updates und endlich die erste Gebote unsere Kults.Hier findet ihr sie nochmal, zum Abstimmen in unserer (Nicht-)Demokratie:GeboteDas Lesen ist kein Wettbewerb. Es dienet ausschließlich der Erheiterung (und der Entspannung, weil unsere Therapeutin gesagt hat, wir brauchen Hobbys die das Nervensystem beruhigen) jedoch nicht bei Josi und Sarah. Diese zwei werden sich mit gewetzten Klingen - die da ihre gelesenen Bücher sind (oder auch gehört, wir machen da keinen Unterschied) - bis in den Tod bekriegen. Alternativ bis zum Ende des Podcast. Welches Ereignis auch immer vorher eintritt.  Kartoffeln sind zu Ehren. Auch wenn sie nur Untergebene für Nudeln sind, die ebenfalls zu ehren sind. Zur Beilegung eines Konflikts dürfen Gnocchi serviert werden.  3. Ich mag Wurstbrot Hier kommt ihr noch zu Infos zu Beth is dead!https://www.dtv.de/buch/beth-is-dead-74132Viel SpaßSarah & JosiIntro & Outro Music: Picnic (Prod. by Lukrembo)

Send us Fan MailIt's Therapy Thursday!!Grief doesn't always sound like crying. Sometimes it sounds like family showing up, a party continuing, and a teenager feeling joy while the adults carry the weight. Janet and I start with birthdays and end up in the tender places: losing her mother, what it meant to shield the kids from adult grief, and how certain memories stay fresh even 20-plus years later. We also talk about my dad, the difference between sudden loss and having time to prepare, and the keepsakes that quietly hold love together, from a t-shirt to a necklace to a ring. Then we pivot hard into the present. Technology is moving at a pace that can make anyone feel behind, and AI is changing how we build, work, and create. We get real about the speed of innovation, why you cannot learn every tool, and how to choose a few systems that genuinely help. We also unpack the everyday money side of modern tech: phone upgrades, hidden “contracts” inside device payments, streaming costs climbing, and the trade-offs behind bundling services. If you care about mental health, boundaries, and staying grounded, this part hits. Finally, we go where we always go: the messy human stuff. Influence can be used for harm or for healing, and we wrestle with what it means to persuade without becoming manipulative. That conversation turns into our ongoing mother-daughter debate about fence sitting versus picking a side, loyalty, and why listening is the real love language when emotions run high. If you've ever navigated family conflict, grief recovery, or big life change, you'll feel seen here. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find Essential Mental Healing.Support the showHost Candace PatriceCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/visit the store at https://shopessentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllcvisit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

Was passiert, wenn eine Person 7 Bücher im Monat liest, aber die andere Alchemised beendet?Richtig: Josi gewinnt den Lesemonat.Es gibt also wie immer viel zu besprechen und auch diesen Monat haben wir wieder einige gute Buchempfehlungen für euch.Viel Spaß beim HörenJosi & SarahBesprochene BücherSarah: Loki - Franka Neubauer, Knightsbride United Sidelined - Marina Neumeier, Statt aus dem Fenster zu schauen - Anna Katharina Scheidemantel, The Everlasting - Alix E. Harrow, Die Känguru Chroniken - Marc-Uwe Kling, Beth is dead - Katie Bernet, Unmasking Billionaires Row - Kathinka EngelJosi: Die Känguru Rebellion - Marc-Uwe Kling, Die Känguru Chroniken - Marc-Uwe Kling, Royal Fake - Lena Kiefer, Alchemised - SenLinYuDenkt dran, mit AUSGELESEN15 spart ihr 15% bei medimopsUnd direkt danach könnt ihr noch BookBeat kostenlos ausprobieren...Intro & Outro Music: Picnic (Prod. by Lukrembo)

An manchen Hypes kommt man auf BookTok einfach nicht vorbei. Aber müssen wir all diese Bücher lesen? Sind sie ihren Hype wert, oder verschwenden wir damit nur unsere Lebenszeit?Wir haben uns mit eurer Hilfe einige der größten Hyped der letzten Jahre rausgesucht und besprechen sie mit euch. Was halten wir von diesen Büchern und wo könnte etwas mehr Hype nicht schaden?Viele Spaß mit dieser Folge, wir sind gespannt auf eure Meinungen!Eure Sarah & JosiIntro & Outro Music: Picnic (Prod. by Lukrembo)

Send us Fan Mailit's Therapy Thursday!A locked door at an apartment gym shouldn't turn into a whole emotional spiral but it can, fast. When a staff member snaps “can you not knock,” Candace feels that familiar heat: the need to be right, the need to be justified, the need for someone to admit they were wrong. Sitting with her mom, Janet Hale, she tells the story honestly, including the messy part where calm communication is the goal but anger is what shows up first.We zoom out from that moment and get into the bigger theme: forgiveness before the offense. Not as pretending something didn't happen, and not as letting people walk over you, but as a way to stop carrying the fight in your body and your day. Janet shares what maturity has taught her about picking battles, while Candace connects the dots between “my opinion is a direction,” communication that prioritizes understanding, and the question that keeps cutting through the noise: is the battle worth your peace?The conversation also hits parenting stress and school conflict, where the stakes feel too high to stay quiet. Candace talks about wanting clear policies, consistent rules, and real accountability when it comes to her daughter. Along the way we touch on whole foods vs processed vegan options, lifelong learning, spiritual curiosity, and how tension can live in the body until you choose to release it.If you've ever replayed a conversation in your head just to prove you were right, this one is for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Support the showHost Candace PatriceCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/visit the store at https://shopessentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllcvisit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

Es gibt Dinge in der Buch-Bubble, die uns alle beschäftigen oder auch nicht. Zum Beispiel kommt immer wieder die Frage auf, ob Hörbücher überhaupt richtiges Lesen ist und ob man gehörte Bücher zum Lesemonat zählen darf. Eine Diskussion, die uns definitiv nicht juckt.Was genau uns aber juckt (oder auch nicht) erfahrt ihr in dieser Folge ..Bei www.medimops.de spart ihr mit dem Code AUSGELESEN15 15% auf Second Hand Artikel ab einem Mindestbestellwert 25€. Happy Shopping!Intro & Outro Music: Picnic (Prod. by Lukrembo)

Buchempfehlungen braucht man immer. Deshalb ist es der perfekte Zeitpunkt, um mit euch mal wieder Ein Buch, das ... zu spielen.Dieses Mal haben wir uns allerdings unhinged Vorschläge von euch gewünscht und ihr habt natürlich geliefert.Wie beschäftigen uns also mit Spice für Mütter, Ex-Freunden und peinlichen Geständnissen.Eure Josi & SarahHier kommt ihr zu Schattenlicht: penguin.de/schattenlichtIntro & Outro Music: Picnic (Prod. by Lukrembo)

Send a textWhat if the real reason change doesn't stick is because we're building on a shaky inner foundation? We sit down with Blaise, a guide who helps growth‑oriented seekers turn spiritual insight into embodied change, to map a path from self-connection to stronger relationships and practical follow-through. His story is raw and hopeful: early derailments, a wake-up into presence, and the steady work of aligning words, energy, and action so people can actually trust us.Together we trace a developmental blueprint for healing that starts at the ground level: safety and rest through co-regulation, the skill of naming needs, the emergence of will and boundaries, and the heart's capacity to care for self and others. If you missed a “floor,” adult life exposes the gap—conflict in intimacy, people-pleasing, or the sense of being left out of your own care. Blaise shows how to renovate without shame. Feelings aren't commands, but they are truthful data; when we let energy move, we stop fighting ourselves and can include both facts and feelings in the moment.We also dig into how real teaching begins with listening. In Blaise's groups, everyone practices presence—not just the facilitator. Structure matters so safety scales, and permission becomes embodied when anger or grief is met with respect instead of punishment. He nods to formative influences—Adyashanti's clarity in meditation and Thomas Hübl's relational attunement—while offering accessible ways to start: free live meditations, principle-centered practices, and simple pauses like “Why am I talking?” for more honest conversations.Underneath it all is a grounded optimism. Access to healing resources is expanding, and more people are choosing a light-based mindset that acknowledges pain without being defined by it. If you've felt “aware” but stuck, this conversation offers a map and the encouragement to take your next step. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's doing the work, and leave a review telling us which part you'll practice this week.Blaise helps growth-oriented seekers turn spiritual insight into embodied change and healthier relationships. He brings grounded frameworks for people who feel stuck between awareness and real-life follow-through.https://www.blaisekennedy.com/https://youtube.com/@blaisehere?si=bmFBPkV0p0T1lKn3Support the showHost Candace PatriceCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/visit the store at https://shopessentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllc visit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

Hier jagt mal wieder ein Banger den nächsten. Für diese Folge haben wir uns schlechte Rezensionen rausgesucht. Zu Büchern, die wir eigentlich mochten - aber so unterschiedlich können Geschmäcker sein.Bei ein paar der Rezensionen fragt man sich natürlich, wer die Leute persönlich angegriffen hat, aber das finden wir dann wohl in dieser Folge raus.Viel SpaßJosi & SarahIntro & Outro Music: Picnic (Prod. by Lukrembo)

Herzlich Willkommen zur großen Immobilien-Folge.So könnte man den Lesemonat Februar tatsächlich nennen. Er ist aber auch auf allen anderen Ebenen ein absoluter Ausnahme-Monat.Josi ist wieder da also back to business, aber absolut nicht back to usual, weil mit dieser Folge in Überlänge hat niemand von uns so richtig gerechnet. Also schnappt euch ein extra großes Heißgetränk und lehnt euch zurück, während wir über eure neuen Lieblingsbücher quatschen.Hier kommt ihr zu allen BookBeat Infos:https://www.bookbeat.com/de/ausgelesenBücher, die wir besprochen haben:SarahThe long game - Rachel Reid, Selling Dreams - April Dawson, Never lie - Freida McFadden, A lesson in murder - Celine Leonora, Spielverderberin - Marie Menke, One date to gold - Ivy Leigh, Knightsbridge United - Marina NeumeierJosiTödliches Angebot - Marisa Kashino, Silver Elite - Dani Francis, Queens Cartel - Anne Lück, The perfect marriage - Jeneva Rose, Heated Rivalry - Rachel Reid, Half his age - Jennette McCurdy, Beth is dead - Katie BernetIntro & Outro Music: Picnic (Prod. by Lukrembo)

Send a textIt's Therapy Thursday!A clear rearview and an open trunk spark a bigger revelation: when life is wide open, you can finally see what's real. We ride that moment into a heart-to-heart about clarity—the kind that feels like greener grass and easy breath, and the kind that strips away the mask and demands truth. Across five seasons, our mother–daughter duo traces how confidence grows, how faith matures, and how listening becomes a superpower. We unpack the messy, beautiful evolution of our bond, the gifts our guests left with us, and the quiet courage it takes to speak plainly about love, loyalty, and belonging.We revisit four anchors that hit hard: live now, fall in love, choose friends wisely, fight. They're not platitudes; they're practical. Living now shows up in small choices and clean boundaries. Falling in love includes craft, calling, and community. Choosing friends is about survival and tenderness. Fighting is giving your best in your own way—and making peace with the result. Along the way, we explore vegan living as a surprising path to mental clarity, the strange joy of washing dishes with only hot water, and why cleaning the hidden “junk drawers” matters more than polishing the counter.We also flip the script on tolerance. Who gets to say who is tolerating whom, and why does power decide the story? By reframing tolerance as mutual dignity, we make space for different beliefs without shrinking anyone's humanity. If you're craving real talk about aging with pride, organizing the inner life, learning to listen, and choosing community on purpose, you'll feel at home here. Press play, then share your favorite takeaway with us. Subscribe, leave a review, and send this to a friend who's ready for clearer skies and a braver heart.Support the showHost Candace PatriceCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/visit the store at https://shopessentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllc visit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

Lisa Kögeböhn ist Literaturübersetzerin, hat unter anderem Cleopatra & Frankenstein und (einen Teil von) Alchemised übersetzt - und jetzt hat sie eine Stunde lang mit mir über ihre Arbeit gesprochen. Was macht eine gute Übersetzung aus? Wie viele Freiheiten hat man als Übersetzer*in? Das und mehr hört ihr in dieser Folge.Hier erfahrt ihr mehr über Lisa und ihre Arbeit:https://www.lisakoegeboehn.de/https://www.instagram.com/koegeboehnscheHier geht es zu Bookie:https://bookie.onelink.me/2T9v/5jveyjgtBei Bookie heißen wir @ausgelesen.podcast und @josiwismarIntro & Outro Music: Picnic (Prod. by Lukrembo)

Send a textIt's Therapy ThursdayEver feel like you're always “on,” even when nothing is actually wrong? We sit down with former police officer turned intuitive life coach and nervous system specialist Valerie Holden to explore how constant yellow-zone living steals sleep, fuels anxiety, and quietly taxes the body. Valerie shares why calm is a skill, not a mood, and how your presence can de-escalate a room before a single word is said.We dig into the biology behind stress—how adrenaline moves fast but cortisol lingers—and why stacking worries keeps your mind racing long after the meeting or email is over. Valerie lays out micro-practices that fit real life: emotional freedom tapping, simple figure eights around the eyes, and three quiet minutes behind a closed door. She also reframes productivity through intuition and flow. Aim for the outcome, not the exact route, and let your best channel—feeling, images, inner voice, or knowing—guide the next step. The result isn't passivity; it's smarter sequencing that feels lighter and gets more done.The conversation moves from validation and self-trust to compassionate accountability. Sometimes we need perspective; sometimes we need a friend to call our bluff on procrastination. We talk about modern pressure to “keep up,” including AI. Valerie uses tools like ChatGPT to save hours, while reminding us to choose what we actually want, not what the feed celebrates. For those ready for support, she outlines a 90-day framework that blends education, practice, and personalization, with clear boundaries and referrals when medical or therapeutic care is needed.If your body has been carrying your life on fumes, this is a humane reset. You don't need to escape your life to feel better. You need a nervous system that can carry the life you've built. Subscribe, share with a friend who lives in permanent “yellow,” and leave a review with the one tool you'll try this week.Valerie Holden is a former police officer turned intuitive life coach and nervous system wellness specialist. She helps high-achieving, high-pressure professionals reduce stress, regain emotional balance, and feel calm and in control again. Blending practical tools with mind-body techniques, Valerie teaches simple ways to reset the nervous system so success doesn't come at the cost of well-being.Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ValerieHoldenWellnessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/valerieholdenwellness/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerieholdenwellness/Website: https://valerieholden.comSupport the showHost Candace PatriceCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/visit the store at https://shopessentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllc visit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

Es ist soweit: Endlich war BookToks coolste Oma (also meine Oma) zu Gast im Podcast. In anhaltender Abwesenheit von Josi haben wir nicht nur über die Bücher gesprochen, zu denen ich sie schon genötigt habe, sondern auch ein bisschen in der Erinnerungskiste gekramt...Hier findet ihr mehr Infos zu "Die Housesitterin" von Emily Rudolf: https://www.fischerverlage.de/buch/emily-rudolf-die-housesitterin-ein-traum-von-einem-job-oder-9783651025165Intro & Outro Music: Picnic (Prod. by Lukrembo)

Es ist Zeit für den ersten Lesemonat des Jahres 2026 - und es ist direkt ein ganz besonderer, denn es sowohl die erste Folge ohne Josi als auch der erste Lesemonat jemals mit einem Special Guest. Jess (@jess.manora) war zu Gast und hat sich nicht nur die Trophäe für die meisten gelesenen Bücher abgeholt, sondern auch richtig gute Bücher empfohlen! Und eine kleine Nachricht von Josi gibt es natürlich auch.Hier könnt ihr Jess & ihren Content finden:https://www.instagram.com/jess.manorahttps://www.tiktok.com/@jess.manorahttps://www.youtube.com/@jess.manoraMit dem Code "ausgelesen" könnt ihr BookBeat 60 Tage lang gratis testen: https://www.bookbeat.com/de/ausgelesenIn der Folge erwähnte Bücher:SarahZodiac Academy 1 - Caroline Peckham und Susanne ValentiHeated Rivalry - Rachel ReidDie Schönste Version - Ruth-Maria ThomasDie Haussitterin - Emily RudolfThe Poet Empress - Shen TaoJessOne Date to Gold - Ivy LeaghCaught Up - Navessa AllenTale of Sun and Night - Magdalena GammelSeason's Schemings - Katie BaileyJosiStrange Sally Diamond - Liz NugentRoyal Heist - Lena KieferDie Unbändigen - Emilia HartHeart of the Damned - Julia PaussIntro & Outro Music: Picnic (Prod. by Lukrembo)

Send us a textIt's Therapy Thursday!!What if the most powerful thing you did this year was stop trying to be “soft enough” and started speaking with clean, direct honesty? That's the energy we bring to a wide-ranging conversation with Lani Gonzales—former attorney turned hypnotherapist—on women's intuition, subconscious healing, and boundaries that actually hold.We trace Lani's journey from high-achiever to embodied guide, and unpack a big mental health insight: talk therapy helps us name and cope, while hypnotherapy can locate root causes and rewrite the story beneath the surface. Lani breaks down the difference between meditation's awareness and hypnosis's agenda, and explains why not every nervous system needs the same approach. You'll hear why some clients need activation before calm, how self-hypnosis works in daily life, and what changed after decades of cyclical suicidal ideation.We also confront the myth that directness is “masculine.” Confidence is an embodied trait. Through archetypes—queen, warrior, sage, mystic—Lani invites women to claim a fuller range of power, including the season where leadership and wisdom become our primary contribution. Along the way, we talk sisterhood, co-regulation, and why being “triggering” can mean you're modeling what's possible.Practical takeaways land hard and kind: don't rush forgiveness; anger is a teacher of injustice. Use two simple phrases to stop mental gymnastics and invite repair: “That didn't sit well with me” and “Help me understand.” If a line is crossed again, you don't owe a speech—let your exit be the consequence. Emotional maturity doesn't mean feeling less; it means noticing faster and choosing your response with integrity.Lani shares how she works in focused three-session packages with integration homework, plus upcoming retreats and women's groups designed to build resilience, purpose, and conscious business. If you're craving clarity, community, and tools that reach deeper than willpower, this one meets you where you are—and walks with you to where you're going.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs these tools, and leave a review so more women can find this conversation.Lani Gonzales is a clinical hypnotherapist, former attorney, author, and subconscious performance expert who helps high-achieving women and leaders rewire limiting beliefs, regulate their nervous systems, and live more aligned, fulfilled lives. After leaving a 13-year legal career as a law firm partner, Lani now blends neuroscience, subconscious reprogramming, trauma-informed practices, and spirituality to support deep personal transformation. Links:www.LaniGonzales.comhttps://www.instagram.com/lanigonzales.unlimitedhttps://www.facebook.com/gonzaleslani/Support the showHost Candace PatriceCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/visit the store at https://shopessentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllc visit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

Kaum hat 2026 angefangen, wird es Zeit für unsere diesjährige Leseliste. Und auch wenn wir die letzten Jahre immer schon aufgeteilt haben, haben wir dieses Jahr beschlossen, die Listen noch mehr zu verkleinern.Wir wollen uns nicht Anfang des Jahres schon festlegen, welche 26 Bücher wir kombiniert lesen werden. Also haben wir uns nur 5 Bücher auf diese Liste gepackt. Um das ganze dennoch ein bisschen spannender zu gestalten haben wir zwei Regeln festgelegt.​ Die Bücher auf der Liste müssen bereits auf unserem SuB sein​ Wir suchen uns die Bücher jeweils gegenseitig aus.Bücher, die Josi lesen muss: Words Unspoken von Kathinka Engel, The Girls von Emma Cline, Hotel Ambrosia von Katie Kento, The Perfect Marriage von Jeneva Rose, Alchemised von SenLinYuBücher, die Sarah lesen muss: Never Lie von Freida McFadden, Help me to feel von D.C. Odesza, Dunkelgrün fast Schwarz von Mareike Fallwickl, Reality Show von Anne Freytag, Hustle von Julia BährEure Sarah & JosiIntro & Outro Music: Picnic (Prod. by Lukrembo)

Heute wird es nochmal emotional. Wir haben dieses Jahr nicht nur Bücher gelesen, sondern auch eine Menge erlebt. Wir lassen das Jahr mit euch zusammen Revue passieren und nehmen euch an die Hand, das Gleiche zu tun!Was war gut, welche Momente verwahren wir im Marmeladenglas und wo können wir so richtig stolz auf uns sein?Wir freuen uns schon auf das nächste Jahr zusammen mit euch!Josi & SarahIntro & Outro Music: Picnic (Prod. by Lukrembo)

Tis the season! It's game of the year time, and that means it's time to debate the best, the worst, and the weird that made 2025! Across multiple episodes, the bros discuss some of their favorite games this year among numerous categories, with it all leading up to the top 10 games of the year.Our Intro/Outro this year is Train Covered in White by Lukrembo. Follow him here: https://soundcloud.com/lukrembo Day 5 - 0:00Recap – 4:12Game of the Year – 8:55Top 10 games of the year.Thank you for listening to Game of the Year 2025!  In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!

Tis the season! It's game of the year time, and that means it's time to debate the best, the worst, and the weird that made 2025! Across multiple episodes, the bros discuss some of their favorite games this year among numerous categories, with it all leading up to the top 10 games of the year.Our Intro/Outro this year is Train Covered in White by Lukrembo. Follow him here: https://soundcloud.com/lukrembo Day 4 - 0:00The New Silk Song – 2:25There has to be a new one. right?Best Noise – 21:50Who sounded the best. (We'll rework this one for next year)Song of the Year – 44:02Get those ears ready Stick with us. Day 5 is out on Friday!  In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!

Send us a textTherapy ThursdayWhat if bravery looked less like a roar and more like a 10-minute habit you actually keep? We sit down with author and educator Renee Zukin to explore radical bravery as a daily practice, not a performance. From quarterly life planning to the tiny wins that keep momentum alive, we unpack how consistency, compassion, and honest conversations reshape mental health in the real world.Renee shares her path through OCD, intrusive thoughts, and panic—how a diagnosis brought clarity, how exposure and cognitive tools changed her thinking, and why regression during COVID wasn't a failure but an invitation to use hard-won skills again. Her story reframes courage on a sliding scale: some days it's getting out of bed or eating the meal in front of you; other days it's flying after years on the ground. We also talk about the hidden cost of faking confidence at work, and why simple resets—standing in a meeting, a 30-second breath, a quick walk—can protect your nervous system and prevent burnout.The heart of the episode is truth-telling with care. We model tough mother-daughter conversations that stay tender, not damaging, and show how writing or reflection can create clarity before you speak. Add in practical tools like the Finch app for micro-habits, and a quarter-by-quarter approach that turns big visions into small steps, and you've got a roadmap for growth that honors real life. Everyone is brave about something. Name yours, take the next tiny step, and keep going.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find these conversations.Renee Zukin is an author, educator, coach, andmental health advocate doing the inner work to seeouter change. She has more than 20 years ofexperience in education, writing, andentrepreneurship, and has studied multiplepsychological and healing modalities that havesustained her and helped support her students andclients alike. Renee is passionate about cultivating asafe space for others to use the written word andorganizational structures as tools forself-transformation and empowerment.WebsiteBook Link Everyday I'm BraveSupport the showHost Candace PatriceCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/visit the store at https://shopessentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllc visit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

Tis the season! It's game of the year time, and that means it's time to debate the best, the worst, and the weird that made 2025! Across multiple episodes, the bros discuss some of their favorite games this year among numerous categories, with it all leading up to the top 10 games of the year.Our Intro/Outro this year is Train Covered in White by Lukrembo. Follow him here: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboDay 3 - 0:00Best New Character – 2:40New Kid.Best Words – 38:55Who had the best quote?Expedition of the Year – 51:10For those who come after?Stick with us. Day 4 is out on ThursdayIn lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!

Tis the season! It's game of the year time, and that means it's time to debate the best, the worst, and the weird that made 2025! Across multiple episodes, the bros discuss some of their favorite games this year among numerous categories, with it all leading up to the top 10 games of the year.Our Intro/Outro this year is Train Covered in White by Lukrembo. Follow him here: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboDay 2 - 0:00Best Box Art – 2:30All the pretty boxes.Best (and Worst) Blue Prints – 1:02:00This freaking mansion, man.Biggest Disappointment – 1:27:20We're mad and disappointed.Stick with us. Day 3 is out tomorrow!In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!

Tis the season! It's game of the year time, and that means it's time to debate the best, the worst, and the weird that made 2025! Across multiple episodes, the bros discuss some of their favorite games this year among numerous categories, with it all leading up to the top 10 games of the year.Our Intro/Outro this year is Train Covered in White by Lukrembo. Follow him here: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboDay 1 – 0:00Best Game on the Go– 9:28Best game that kept us entertained on the road, cause we're basically all iPad kids now. Best Boss Fight – 37:55There can only be one ‘Big Boss'.Game I'll Never Touch Again– 1:09:30Stick a fork in it, we're done.Stick with us. Day 2 is out tomorrow!In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!

Send us a textA homemade snickerdoodle led to a soul reading, and from there we dove into the kind of healing most of us crave but rarely get: simple, whole, humane. With Julie as our guide, we explore what happens when you stop treating symptoms in isolation and start aligning energy, boundaries, and daily rhythms so your body can finally exhale. She calls herself a healing facilitator for a reason—this isn't about fixing you; it's about clearing the noise so your own system can do what it's built to do.We unpack why autoimmune issues so often track back to the gut, why the gut tracks back to relationships and safety, and how chronic stress erodes the microbiome and the immune system's judgment. Julie lays out a practical, repeatable process: bring the nervous system into parasympathetic “rest and digest,” address the seven chakras and major organs and glands, and pair energetic balance with concrete choices like better sleep, nutrition, nature, and real boundaries. Case studies—from lab results normalizing to a physician outliving a grim prognosis—highlight the power of agency, perspective, and steady practice over panic.What makes this conversation different is how accessible it feels. We translate energy work for the skeptical, map emotions to body systems, and offer a clear path from self-care shoulds to unapologetic self-love. We talk about letting go with kindness, parenting without control, and the surprising ripple of authentic expression—how even a bright coat on a gray day can lift a room. If the medical system has ever made you feel like pieces on separate clipboards, this is your invitation to be whole again.If this resonated, share it with someone who needs a gentler path to healing. Subscribe for more grounded conversations on mental health, wholeness, and everyday tools that help you feel like yourself. And tell us: what's one small shift you'll make today to bring your body back into alignment?Julie Lieberknecht, CHt, is a healing facilitator who brings it all together in her own unique way.  For 26 years, she has been creating the combo of treating with Esoteric Healing, Therapy, and Coaching, to help her clients understand their livee, spiritually, and shift into the parasympathetic nervous system so the body can come into wellness.  Esoteric Healing is a science - specific energy points in the energy field that are focused on to bring balance, and with that can come restoration from physical disease, anxiety, “stuckness” in life, intense spiritual dark nights, etc.  This treatment can take place via distance after a phone call with Julie.  Her calm manner and sense of humor will help you relax and find the joy in your life.  For a free consultation, you can contact her via Facebook DM, “Julie Lieberknecht”, 313-333-9240, or julie.lieberknecht@gmail.com.  Happy New Year - New You- Wellness! Support the showHost Candace PatriceCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/visit the store at https://shopessentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllc visit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

As another year draws to a close, it's time to pause, look back, and take stock. As has become something of a tradition, this article shares with you my 2025 gameplay experience, some stats about the blog, my event attendance, a summary of the blog's finances and a brief look ahead to 2026. It's as much for my own record as it is for anyone who wants to know more about what 2025 has been like for me and the blog. Just don't expect any grand conclusions or dramatic discussions.Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2025/12/27/2025-a-year-in-review-saturday-review/Useful LinksTranquility: The Descent review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2025/10/18/tranquility-the-descent-saturday-review/Tapestry review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/11/09/tapestry-saturday-review/Villagers review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2022/10/01/villagers-saturday-review/Mystic Vale review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2018/12/08/mystic-vale/A Gentle Rain review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2025/07/05/a-gentle-rain-saturday-review/Knarr review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/07/20/knarr-saturday-review/Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2021/11/27/oath-chronicles-of-empire-and-exile-saturday-review/Ayar: Children of the Sun review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2025/11/22/ayar-children-of-the-sun-saturday-review/Wyrmspan review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2025/12/20/wyrmspan-saturday-review/General Orders: Sengoku Jidai review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2025/11/01/general-orders-sengoku-jidai-saturday-review/UK Games Expo 2025 review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2025/06/07/uk-games-expo-2025-saturday-review/The Human Side of Miniatures Games guest post: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2025/12/16/mini-magic-the-human-side-of-miniatures-games-topic-discussion/How Board Games Build Communication Skills guest post: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2025/11/18/the-hidden-language-of-co-op-gaming-how-board-games-build-communication-skills-topic-discussion/MusicIntro Music: Bomber (Sting) by Riot (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Belong by Moavii | https://www.youtube.com/@MoaviiMusicFree To Use | https://freetouse.com/musicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comTravel by Lukrembo | https://soundcloud.com/lukremboFree To Use | https://freetouse.com/musicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comWe Are by Moavii | https://www.youtube.com/@MoaviiMusicFree To Use | https://freetouse.com/musicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comBreakfast in Paris by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USAesthetic by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USSupportIf you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below:Ko-Fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/TabletopGamesBlog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tabletopgamesblog.com/support/⁠

Happy holidays! On the fifty- fourth episode of ATFT, film historian/ author/ lecturer Max Alvarez is back to join me in analyzing Billy Wilder's 1960 comedy- drama masterpiece, The Apartment! This episode is spoiler- filled. The Apartment has been described by many as one of the greatest of all time, film- wise, and is regarded as the peak of Billy Wilder who had been making a string of masterpieces starting with Double Indemnity (1944), which was the focus of the previous episode. The Apartment revolves around C.C. Baxter (Jack Lemmon), a people- pleasing insurance agent, who is taken advantage of by his bosses most nights after work as they occupy his apartment to spend time with their mistresses. All the while, Baxter has a crush on the “best elevator girl in the building” Fran Kubelik (Shirley MacLaine) whose mind is elsewhere, specifically on her married ex, and C.C.'s big boss, Jeff D. Sheldrake (Fred MacMurray). When Sheldrake begins to get in on the action to use Baxter's apartment to be with Fran, the film takes a dramatic turn on the night before Christmas. The Apartment went on to win five out of the ten Oscar categories, including Best Picture. This is one of my favorite films and it has become a tradition of mine to watch the film on Christmas night, after Fanny and Alexander. Max will be leading a Q&A after a screening of Robert Wise's 1958 noir film Odds Against Tomorrow at New Plaza Cinema in NYC on Sunday, December 21 at 12:15 pm where he'll be joined by Dan Cahill and, a special guest, Harry Belefonte's widow Pamela will be in attendance. Get your tickets now by clicking here! You can also watch previous Talk Back lectures led by Max, including one on The Apartment, on that same website or on the New Plaza Cinema YouTube channel. Max also gives the occasional online lecture at the Smithsonian Institute. His most recent lecture was focused on Burt Lancaster but click here to learn of Max's upcoming lectures. Before we closed out the episode, Max shared an update on his directorial feature film debut Noirfilm which is expected to be in post- production this Spring! This is Max's third appearance on ATFT! His most recent appearance was last year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Chinatown with an analytical discussion, but my interview with Max was actually the first wide- released episode of the show! I had been wanting to record another episode with Max this year and I actually asked him to join a prior analytical episode but I was surprised to learn he wasn't a big fan of the film. With all the technical difficulties this year, this episode came together pretty quickly but I'm thrilled with the result because I believe this is one of the best episodes of the year. I'm thrilled to end another year of All the Film Things by discussing this film I hold so dear with Max. This episode was recorded on December 4, 2025. In this episode, Max and I talk about how The Apartment anticipates the New Hollywood era, the tightrope Wilder walks between comedy and drama, and the significance of setting the film around the holiday season. While Max recounts his experience attending a screening of the film with Billy Wilder, Fred MacMurray, and I.A.L Diamond in attendance, I take any chance I get to boast about Shirley MacLaine's tremendous performance as Fran Kubelik. All this and much more on the latest episode of All the Film Things!Music credit: Rudolph by Lukrembo | https://soundcloud.com/lukrembo Free To Use | https://freetouse.com/music Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Send us a textIt's Therapy Thursday!!What if balance isn't a perfect calendar but a kinder relationship with time? We open up about the tug-of-war between packed days and the deep need to slow down, trading guilt for acceptance and urgency for presence. From missed movie showtimes and overflowing to-do lists to the tender relief of an unhurried conversation, we map the messy terrain where real life happens.Janet shares how aging has become an invitation to soften: wanting less, enjoying what lasts, and noticing the goodness in what's already working. We talk about the house that holds decades of stories, the neighbor who quietly watches out for safety, and the surprising ways grief keeps teaching us after the loss of loved ones. Those memories don't fade; they change form, sometimes even showing up in the calm of a pet or the habit of an open curtain that lets the day feel alive.Candace names the emotional spikes that come with moving fast and wanting structure, and we get honest about the kind of support big thoughts require. Not every friend can hold the heaviest ideas, and that's okay. We outline what a practical safety plan can look like, why 988 remains a vital resource, and how to find a therapist whose mind is open enough to meet complexity with care. Along the way, we reframe rest as a daily practice—short pauses, seasonal breaks, and small choices that keep the plates from tipping.If you've ever felt behind on your own life, this conversation offers a gentler script. Come for the real talk about time, stay for the quiet tools: noticing what matters, asking for help, and letting yourself move at a human pace. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a breath, and leave a review to help others find our community.Support the showHost Candace PatriceCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/visit the store at https://shopessentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllc visit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

Send us a textIt's therapy Thursday!!!A weekend blowup turned into a breakthrough. We start with a raw mother–daughter moment and move straight into a wide-open conversation with the Josephs, a young married couple whose story blends faith, attraction, vision, and a hard pivot from “negative broke” to purpose-driven building. Their last name, Joseph—“increase”—frames everything: why vision alignment matters more than chemistry, how “equally yoked” looks in real life, and why wisdom is the engine of sustainable wealth, not just a nice idea.We sit with the real stuff: lust and honesty, backsliding and growth, repossessions and second chances, and the kind of grief that changes your voice. Janet shares lessons from decades of marriage and the quiet power of gratitude as spiritual medicine for anxiety and depression. Candace connects those insights to mental health and agency, pointing to the 988 Lifeline and a simple truth: testimony breaks shame. The energy shifts when the Josephs unpack Dream Out Loud and the spark that became Wealth Is Wisdom. Scripture meets strategy as they translate purpose into practical steps—credit literacy, clarifying offers, finding your ideal client, copy that converts, and launch plans that move ideas into income.This is not a prosperity pitch. It's a blueprint for abundance across domains—money, relationships, health, and mission—built on aligned values and consistent action. If you've ever felt stuck between calling and bills, or wondered why church talks tithes without teaching wealth, this conversation offers language, tools, and courage to move. We close with details on the Detroit conference, panels, breakouts, and an affordable AI-assisted product builder designed to help you ship value now.If this resonates, follow along, share with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so others can find these conversations. Your next step is simple: name your vision, seek wisdom, and act today.Upcoming EventWealth is Wisdom Conference, Saturday, December 6th 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM (doors open at 5:00 PM)A transformational night teaching people how to turn their God-given wisdom, experience, and story into wealth. With a powerful announcement planned, this is an event you don't want to miss.Ijanae JosephIjanea Joseph is a traveling evangelist, serial entrepreneur, and full-time real estate investor. She has been in ministry since age 19, preaching the gospel and sharing the love of Jesus across the U.S. and internationally.In 2022, God called her deeper into entrepreneurship—starting in real estate and expanding into brand-building and digital business. Today, she helps Christians discover their God-given purpose, build their influence, and monetize their wisdom using social media. Through her coaching, storytelling, and content, she empowers people to step boldly into their assignment and build wealth God's way.Instagram/TikTok: @NaeeologySupport the showHost Candace PatriceCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/visit the store at https://shopessentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllc visit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

Board games are often seen as a way to bring people together. They're a social activity, even for solo gamers. When we sit down to play, we fall into familiar rhythms of turns, actions and mechanisms. We don't even need to share the same language. Playing board games is a time when gestures, shared goals, and the actions within the magic circle of the game itself act as a way for us to communicate. Board games themselves are like a shared language, where friendly rivalry, cooperative play and everything else sometimes conveys more than words ever can.Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2025/11/25/games-as-lingua-franca-how-board-games-can-overcome-language-barriers-topic-discussion/Useful LinksPandemic review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/01/18/pandemic-saturday-review/Tapestry review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/11/09/tapestry-saturday-review/Ofrenda review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2025/05/10/ofrenda-saturday-review/MusicIntro Music: Bomber (Sting) by Riot (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Over Oceans by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USEndless by Moavii | https://www.youtube.com/@MoaviiMusicFree To Use | https://freetouse.com/musicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comSurvival Mode by Unheard | https://freetouse.com/music/unheardFree To Use | https://freetouse.com/musicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comTeapot by Lukrembo | https://soundcloud.com/lukremboFree To Use | https://freetouse.com/musicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comSupportIf you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below:Ko-Fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/TabletopGamesBlog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tabletopgamesblog.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Photo by Stefan on Unsplash)

Send us a textIt's Therapy Thursday!!The air still hums from a room that felt brave enough for everyone. We unpack what happened at our women's conference where a Muslim practitioner, a Christian voice, and someone who practices magic shared a stage without defensiveness—and why safety, not sameness, made the healing real. The stories that poured out, the tissues that ran thin, and the look on faces walking out lighter reminded us: when people feel held, they release what they no longer need.From that high-frequency moment, we trace the everyday threads that carry healing forward. Snow the next morning felt like a season turning, and two fearless kittens named Marco and Polo taught us how to enter change with curiosity instead of fear. We talk about service that restores dignity—hotel rooms for unhoused families, turkey giveaways—and how helping becomes a place to practice our humanity. We also wrestle with bringing kids into service: intention, consent, and the heart posture that keeps respect at the center.Parenting and reparenting meet in real time as many of us teach emotional skills we never received while rebuilding our own. We talk boundaries that protect home, the risk of over-giving, and the relief that comes with aging into acceptance over performance. Then we zoom out to mental health and the power of labels, revisiting the Rosenhan study to ask for nuance in diagnosis without dismissing real care. The practical medicine we keep returning to is gratitude: one line in a journal, one quiet thank you, one mindful breath that anchors the day.Come for the conference recap; stay for the honest look at community, service, parenting, and the small daily practices that make healing stick. If the episode resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find this space. What's one thing you're grateful for today?Support the showHost Candace PatriceCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/visit the store at https://shopessentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllc visit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

Send us a textIt's Therapy Thursday and Season 5 begins!Season five opens with honesty, tears, and a surprising kind of joy. We step straight into the heart of grief and come out with tools you can use: how to honor good memories after a painful divorce, how to receive support you couldn't accept years ago, and how stillness can surface the truths that keep you stuck. You'll hear a mother reflect on the loss of her son and what changed when she stopped managing pain and let herself feel it. Together, we map the shift from anger to acceptance and the freedom of letting two truths stand side by side.We also explore the idea of “faith in the fire.” Whether your language is God, Spirit, or simple presence, the fire can be the safest place to stand still and grow. We share practical ways to sit in the heat—breathing, journaling, community witness—so fear loosens its grip and meaning emerges. That same openness shapes our approach to healing at scale: a live, multi-generational conference that weaves spoken word, music, dance, guided meditation, journaling, skin care as self-respect, and trauma-release movement. The arts aren't decoration; they are proven ways to regulate the nervous system and unlock what words alone can't reach.Parents and educators will find plenty here too. We challenge the myth that quiet equals learning and offer simple shifts for kids who think better in motion or speak answers before they write them. With stories of confidence-building, one-on-one support, and learning through creativity, we make a case for classrooms—and homes—that honor different brains. And threaded through everything is gratitude: the daily choice that slows time, deepens connection, and makes space for legacy without clinging to it.If this conversation moves you, follow along for more stories, practical tools, and guest insights this season. Subscribe, share the episode with someone who needs gentle courage today, and leave a review to help others find this space. Then tell us: which moment lit a new path for your healing?Support the showHost Candace PatriceCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/visit the store at https://shopessentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllc visit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

Why wait to recap everything in December? We debate the best, the worst, and the weird that made up the first half of 2025! Across multiple episodes, the bros discuss some of their favorite games so far among numerous categories, with it all leading up to the top 10 games of the year…so far.GOTYSO!Day 5:WARNING – THERE WILL BE SPOILERS – TREAD LIGHTLYIntro - 0:00GAME OF THE DECADE SO FAR – 10:15Ranking the top 20 games of the 2020s.Thanks for hanging out with us all week! Keep Up with Mike and Jeremy at The Old SwitchArooKeep up with Matt at Stand N' WatchOur intro/outro theme is Donut by Lukrembo. Fuck the Algorithm! Tell a friend if you enjoy the show!

Why wait to recap everything in December? We debate the best, the worst, and the weird that made up the first half of 2025! Across multiple episodes, the bros discuss some of their favorite games so far among numerous categories, with it all leading up to the top 10 games of the year…so far.GOTYSO!Day 4:WARNING – THERE WILL BE SPOILERS – TREAD LIGHTLYIntro - 0:00Recap - 00:48Game of the Year So Far – 04:30The big one!Stick with us. Day 5 is out on Friday! Our intro/outro theme is Donut by Lukrembo.  Fuck the Algorithm! Tell a friend if you enjoy the show!

Why wait to recap everything in December? We debate the best, the worst, and the weird that made up the first half of 2025! Across multiple episodes, the bros discuss some of their favorite games so far among numerous categories, with it all leading up to the top 10 games of the year…so far.GOTYSO!Day 3:WARNING – THERE WILL BE SPOILERS – TREAD LIGHTLYIntro - 0:00I Owe You an Apology, I wasn't Really Familiar with Your Game Award – 05:50We're sorry we slept on these games.Song of the Year – 41:43Get them ears ready.Stick with us. Day 4 is out on Thursday! Our intro/outro theme is Donut by Lukrembo. Fuck the Algorithm! Tell a friend if you enjoy the show!

Why wait to recap everything in December? We debate the best, the worst, and the weird that made up the first half of 2025! Across multiple episodes, the bros discuss some of their favorite games so far among numerous categories, with it all leading up to the top 10 games of the year…so far.GOTYSO!Day 2:WARNING – THERE WILL BE SPOILERS – TREAD LIGHTLYIntro - 0:00Biggest Disappointment – 02:50What sucked rocks so far this year?Best None Game – 59:20The category for everything else.Stick with us. Day 3 is out on Wednesday!Our intro/outro theme is Donut by Lukrembo. Fuck the Algorithm! Tell a friend if you enjoy the show!

Why wait to recap everything in December? We debate the best, the worst, and the weird that made up the first half of 2025! Across multiple episodes, the bros discuss some of their favorite games so far among numerous categories, with it all leading up to the top 10 games of the year…so far.GOTYSO!Day 1:WARNING – THERE WILL BE SPOILERS – TREAD LIGHTLYIntro - 0:00Best New Character – 05:50Who's the best new kid on the block?Best Box Art – 56:00Damn, that's a fine looking box.Be$t Free Game – 1:27:30Given away or stolen, the best free game the bros have played this year.Stick with us. Day 2 is out on Tuesday!Our intro/outro theme is Donut by Lukrembo. Fuck the Algorithm! Tell a friend if you enjoy the show!

Send us a textIt's Therapy Thursday and Season 4's wrap!What if conditions like ADHD, autism, and OCD weren't permanent disabilities but rather brain imbalances that could be corrected? Dr. Robert Melillo, a pioneering functional neurologist with over 30 years of clinical experience and author of eight bestselling books including "Disconnected Kids," joins us to completely reshape how we understand developmental disorders.Dr. Melillo's groundbreaking approach starts with a fundamental insight: most neurodevelopmental conditions reflect an imbalance between brain hemispheres rather than damaged or defective brains. He explains that the human brain develops primarily outside the womb, with right-brain development dominating the first three years of life. This critical period builds emotional intelligence, attachment capabilities, and self-regulation - foundations that can be disrupted by premature left-brain stimulation from excessive technology exposure.The conversation takes a particularly fascinating turn when Dr. Melillo discusses the gifts often associated with these conditions. "Most people that end up with some developmental neurological issue are actually gifted with an area of their brain," he explains. Rather than dulling these talents with medication that merely manages symptoms, his comprehensive Melillo Method aims to balance the brain through targeted physical exercises, cognitive training, nutritional support, and dietary modifications.Parents will find particular value in Dr. Melillo's insights about the brain-gut connection, explaining how brain immaturity affects digestion and immune function, potentially leading to food sensitivities and inflammation. He also addresses how his approach differs from conventional medication-based treatments, noting that most patients begin seeing significant improvements within just weeks of starting treatment.Whether you're a parent seeking answers, a teacher working with neurodiverse students, or someone personally affected by these conditions, this episode offers hope beyond symptom management – a pathway to true neurological balance that preserves unique gifts while reducing limitations. Check out Dr. Melillo's resources at drrobertmelillo.com to learn more about his revolutionary approach to brain health.Links:Website: https://www.drrobertmelillo.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-melillo-a287b618b/ Twitter/X:  https://twitter.com/DrRobMelillo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertMelillo/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/DrRobertMelillo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drrobertmelilloSupport the showHost Candace FlemingCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/visit the store at https://shopessentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllc visit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

Send us a textIt's Therapy ThursdayAuthenticity begins in the mirror, but what happens when the reflection others see doesn't match your self-image? In this deeply reflective conversation, I'm joined by my mother to untangle the complex web of perception, identity, and the courage to be truly seen.We start by examining those uncomfortable moments when we hide parts of ourselves that feel too vulnerable, only to discover these very traits are plainly visible to everyone around us. My mother shares wisdom about doing our best each day, whatever that means in the moment, while I confess my tendency to overthink how I'm perceived by others.The discussion shifts to social media's role in creating artificial hierarchies based on follower counts and polished presentations. We talk candidly about how easy it is to look at someone's professional website or content and assume their life is perfectly together – and how we've both been guilty of making these assumptions about others while knowing the complexities behind our own public personas.One of the most powerful segments explores our community service work, specifically community baby showers we've organized. We discuss the importance of maintaining people's dignity through meaningful giving rather than performative charity. My mother shares heart-wrenching observations from her years working with vulnerable populations, highlighting how even well-intentioned help can feel humiliating when not approached with genuine respect.What emerges is a powerful conversation about staying rooted in purpose over popularity, focusing on meaningful connection rather than validation, and the courage to show up authentically despite the risk of judgment. We explore how family relationships shape our self-perception, with touching reflections on intergenerational wisdom from my great-grandmother to my own daughter.If you've ever felt the tension between your authentic self and how others perceive you, this conversation offers compassionate insight and practical wisdom for bridging that gap. Listen now to discover how aligning your internal compass with your external presentation might be the most powerful form of healing available.Support the showHost Candace FlemingCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/visit the store at https://shopessentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllc visit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

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The Queen of feeling all the things joins me for our yearly New Year episode, the lovely lovely Dory. Follow All the Feels Podcast here. Follow All the Feels on Spotify here.   ♡ ♡If you enjoyed today's episode and listen via Apple Podcast, please consider rating and leaving the podcast a review. This is the easiest way to support us and will help other Category Romance readers find us ♡ For a list of all the places where you can find the podcast along with where you can find us on social media, click here for our linktree! Our Email is thecategoricallyromancepod@gmail.com ♡ This podcast contains music from Lukrembo