Podcasts about Mary Oliver

May 19, 2025Gratitude works. It changes our body – our physiology. Itchanges our mind - our approach and attitude. It changes our heart – from onethat is closed to one that is open. It taps into our souls and transcendsnegativity, division, and isolation. Today we will slowly walk through eachstake of our tent, giving gratitude for all parts of ourselves and gratitudefor all parts of life itself. One day in summerWhen everythingHas already been more than enoughThe wild beds startExploding open along the bermOf the sea; day after dayYou sit near them; day after dayThe honey keeps on comingIn the red cups and the beesLike amber drops rollIn the petals; there is no end, Believe me! To the inventions of summerTo the happiness your body Is willing to bearThe Roses, Mary Oliver

Greetings! In this episode I read from the Derrick Jensen book, The Culture of Make Believe and the Mary Oliver poetry book, Dog Songs. I also sing an original song, Better To Give. Thanks for listening!Peace,Stone

Meet the one and only poet and comedienne Lyndsay Rush a.k.a. @maryoliversdrunkcousin author of A BIT MUCH

In this episode of Beautiful Work, Beautiful Life, Laurel Boivin invites you to embrace a transformative truth: your legacy isn't just something you leave behind—it's something you live every single day. Inspired by Mary Oliver's iconic question, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”, Laurel explores how leadership and legacy are shaped by the choices we make, the values we embody, and the energy we bring to each moment. Leadership, she reminds us, isn't reserved for titles or formal roles. It's about living with intention, impact, and authenticity—in our relationships, our work, and even in the quiet moments when no one is watching. Through thoughtful reflection and powerful journaling prompts, you'll be encouraged to: * Reclaim your role as the leader of your life * Align your actions with your values * Embody the legacy you want to live Laurel challenges you to commit to one intentional action this week that reflects the leader you are and the legacy you're creating—because your life is your legacy in creation. Tune in to be inspired to live with more clarity, courage, and purpose. 1:00 Introduction to Leadership and Legacy 3:00 Introduction of Laurel Boivin and Laurel Holland 3:42 Defining Legacy 4:29 Questions to Consider 6:33 Reclaiming Yourself & Your Leadership 7:33 Everyday Acts of Leadership 8:23 Final Thoughts & Additional Questions to Consider 9:18 A Challenge for Listeners Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. 1. How are you living your legacy? 2. How do you want to be remembered by your life? 3. What does legacy mean to you? 4. What legacy do you want to live and leave—not the version others expect of you? 5. What do I want to be known for—not just by others, but by myself? 6. Am I living in alignment with my legacy? 7. Are my actions reflecting my values? 8. Are my words aligned with my truth? 9. Are my relationships nourishing the person I am becoming? 10. What do I want my legacy to be? 11. Where in my life am I already living that legacy? 12. Where am I living intentionally? 13. Where am I being invited to align more deeply? 14. How am I currently showing up as a leader in my life—personally, professionally, in my community? 15. What kind of leader do I want to be known as—now, in the future, and beyond my lifetime? 16. What qualities and values do I want my leadership to embody every day? 17. What is one small action I can take this week that reflects the leader I am and the legacy I want to live? Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. For more information visit www.liveyourinnerpower.com. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. For more information visit www.fluxflowcoaching.com. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Bosquegrafiar sentidos, emociones y folios en blanco. Hacer visibles las bellezas todas. Hacer visible lo invisible, con Alicia Andrés Ramos, Vamos a convertir su milagroso préstamo de los sentidos en un hábito salvador.Nos habita una habitante de al otro lado del espejo que un día lo atravesó buscando los bosques y la letra de los bosques. Se llama Alicia, como no podía ser de otra forma y tiene por costumbre bosquegrafiar sentidos, emociones. De hecho, su principal ocupación es prestar sus sentidos, prestarnos sus personales, particulares y exquisitos sentidos para que experimentemos EL BOSQUE A TRAVÉS… Alicia Andrés Ramos inspira tanto que provoca esta charla, íntima, en conjunción, mágica, nutritiva y emocional, completa con palabras y sentimientos y experiencias casi el total de las dos horas de este bosque. Como beber de las bodegas místicas de San Juan de la Cruz, de los bosques canópeos de Francis Hallé, de las vidas minuciosas de Mary Oliver, como renovarse en los baños de bosque que ella misma crea y recrea para selectos grupos de ávidos consumidores de naturalezas boscosas y literaturas arbóreas. Ella lo llama Bosquegrafías. Y su novela se titula “Hilaturas” y es activista cultural. Contamos con los textos escogidos por Alicia de maestras y maestros de la literatura emboscada: Mary Oliver, Annie Dillard, Ana María Matute, Henry David Thoreau, Elena Medel. También de su propia selección musical, con El Naán, Birds on a wire, Lisa Hannigan, Silvia Pérez Cruz, Alondra Bentley y Rodrigo Cuevas. Además, contamos con un nuevo Cuaderno de Nidos de Raúl Alcanduerca. E incluimos algunos extractos sobre cambio climático de la Encíclica Laudato Sí, de Francisco. En El Club de la Hojarasca: María Taosa, Charlie Faber, José Manuel Sebastián e Isabel Ruíz Lara.HT: #BosquegrafiasRadio3Escuchar audio

Curious for more? Each month, I share reflections on the nervous system, creativity, and our connection with the more-than-human world. If that's something that lights you up, I'd be so glad to have you along for the journey and explore together here

Welcome back to The Insomnia Project, the podcast designed to ease you into a restful night's sleep.Tonight, your hosts Amanda and Marco delve into the soothing world of poetry and the gentle anticipation of spring.In this episode, you'll drift off to:Poetic Musings: Amanda and Marco share some of their favorite poems and poets, exploring what resonates with them in the world of verse.The Cue Card Conundrum: They engage in a robust discussion about their individual feelings on using cue cards, offering insights into their different approaches to presenting and speaking.Marco's Note-Taking Secrets: Marco provides a peek behind the curtain, describing his personal method for creating effective and manageable notes.A Moment of Verse: Amanda lends her calming voice to a reading of a beautiful poem by the beloved Mary Oliver.Marco's Layton Attempt: Marco bravely takes on the challenge of reading a poem by the iconic Canadian poet, Irving Layton (expect a touch of charming imperfection!).The Earth Awakens: Transitioning from the literary to the natural, Amanda and Marco discuss the simple wonder of soil and the exciting arrival of peony shoots, a gentle reminder of the season's quiet progress.We hope this episode provides a peaceful soundscape to guide you towards a restful night.Connect with us and continue the journey to sleep:Twitter: @listenandsleepInstagram: @theinsomniaprojectWeb: theinsomniaproject.comSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaprojectSweet dreams from Amanda and Marco. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AudioFile's Michele Cobb and host Jo Reed discuss Kimberly Farr's narration of this collection of Mary Oliver's poems. Many of Oliver's poems are about God or nature, and sometimes it's difficult to find the line between them. Her world was full of many delights and, had she lived to hear them, Farr's interpretations of her poems would have been among them. There is some melancholy in this collection—although not much—and Farr's marvelous vocal talents bring that out as much as the great joy Oliver derived from being in the woods or at the seashore or anywhere there was wildness.  Read our review of the audiobook at our website Published by Penguin Audio Discover thousands of audiobook reviews and more at AudioFile's website   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip Gulley, Peterson, and Sweet Miche share their personal journeys of unlearning traditional theological concepts and reflect on what makes Quakerism a meaningful path to a more authentic faith. Gulley highlights fear as a significant motivator for religious beliefs and a tool for control and how the current political moment is a masterfully evil manipulation of human fears. Gulley also offers his perspective on the continued usefulness of organized religion, emphasizing the importance of bringing people together, respecting personal autonomy, and aligning its social efforts with the ethos of Jesus and radical love. Philip Gulley is a Quaker pastor, writer, and speaker from Danville, Indiana.  Gulley has written 22 books, including the Harmony series recounting life in the eccentric Quaker community of Harmony, Indiana, and the best-selling Porch Talk essay series. Gulley's memoir, I Love You, Miss Huddleston: And Other Inappropriate Longings of My Indiana Childhood, was a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Hor.  In addition, Gulley, with co-author James Mulholland, shared their progressive spirituality in the books If Grace Is True and If God Is Love, followed by Gulley's books If the Church Were Christian and The Evolution of Faith. In  Living the Quaker Way: Timeless Wisdom For a Better Life Today, Gulley offers the opportunity to participate in a world where the values of the Quaker way bring equity, peace, healing, and hope. In his most recently published non-fiction work, Unlearning God: How Unbelieving Helped Me Believe, Gulley describes the process of spiritual growth, especially the re-interpretation of the earliest principles we learned about God. Resources Here are some resources for friends in the process of unlearning and seeking spiritual growth: Therapy Therapy and spiritual growth can be deeply complementary. While therapy doesn't typically provide spiritual direction, it creates fertile ground for unlearning and spiritual development. You can use online therapist directories to find a therapist by location, insurance, specialty, cost, and more at Psychology Today, TherapyDen, or Open Path Psychotherapy Collective. Poets and Authors Audre Lorde is a profoundly influential Black lesbian feminist writer, poet, theorist, and civil rights activist. Her work powerfully explores the intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality, and ability. You can read her essays in Sister Outsider and her "biomythography" Zami: A New Spelling of My Name. Federico Garcia Lorca is one of Spain's most important poets and playwrights of the 20th century. His work is celebrated for its intense lyricism, surreal imagery, and passionate exploration of themes like love, death, desire, oppression, and Andalusian culture, particularly in works like Gypsy Ballads and plays such as Blood Wedding and The House of Bernarda Alba. Walt Whitman is a central figure in American poetry, often called the "Bard of Democracy." Whitman revolutionized poetry with his use of free verse and expansive lines. His lifelong work, Leaves of Grass, celebrates the individual, democracy, nature, the body, spirituality, and the interconnectedness of all life, aiming to capture the diverse spirit of America. Mary Oliver is an American poet who focuses on the natural world, particularly the landscapes of New England.  Her work finds wonder, spirituality, and profound insight in quiet observation and moments of attention to nature, inviting readers to connect more deeply with the world around them. Christian Wiman is a contemporary American poet and essayist known for his unflinching honesty and intellectual rigor in exploring themes of faith, doubt, suffering (often drawing on his own experience with chronic illness), mortality, and love.  Joy Harjo is a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and served as the first Native American U.S. Poet Laureate. Her work weaves together Indigenous history, spirituality, myth, social justice, resilience, and a deep connection to the land, often infused with the rhythms of music and prayer. Akwake Emezi is a non-binary Nigerian writer and artist known for their powerful, innovative, and often genre-bending work. Their novels (like Freshwater and The Death of Vivek Oji) explore complex themes of identity, spirituality (often drawing on Igbo cosmology), gender, mental health, trauma, and the body, challenging conventional Western frameworks of selfhood. Elaine Pagels is a renowned historian of religion, particularly noted for her scholarship on early Christianity and Gnosticism. Her groundbreaking book, The Gnostic Gospels, brought non-canonical early Christian texts to wider attention, revealing the diversity of early Christian thought and exploring how political and social contexts shaped religious history and scripture. LGBTQ+ film festivals are events dedicated to showcasing films by, for, or about queer individuals and communities. They serve as vital platforms for representation, providing visibility for filmmakers and stories often marginalized in mainstream media. These festivals (like Frameline, Outfest, NewFest, and countless others globally) are also important spaces for community building and celebrating queer culture. Quaker Voluntary Service is a year-long program rooted in Quaker values. It brings young adults together to live in an intentional community, work full-time in social justice-focused non-profit organizations, and engage in spiritual exploration and leadership development, putting faith into action. Listener Responses We hear directly from Roxanne, who unlearned the idea that any single group holds the definitive spiritual answer, instead discovering valuable truths across diverse practices and traditions through their continuous seeking. On Facebook, friends shared their experience wrestling with the traditional ideas about God they grew up with. Many people mentioned letting go of a harsh or judgmental image of God, questioning core doctrines, and letting go of feelings of unworthiness. Thank you to Angela, Rae, Tim, Amy, Iris, Christine, Steve, David, Tyler, Joe, Deepak, and Whittier for sharing so openly with our question of the month. Question for Next Month Beyond a roof and four walls, what does the word 'home' mean to you? Share your response by emailing podcast@quakerstoday.org or call/text 317-QUAKERS (317-782-5377). Please include your name and location. Your responses may be featured in our next episode. Quakers Today: A Project of Friends Publishing Corporation Quakers Today is the companion podcast to Friends Journal and Friends Publishing Corporation content. It is written, hosted, and produced by Peterson Toscano and Miche McCall. Season Four of Quakers Today is Sponsored by: Friends Fiduciary Since 1898, Friends Fiduciary has provided values-aligned investment services for Quaker organizations, consistently achieving strong financial returns while upholding Quaker testimonies. They also assist individuals in supporting beloved organizations through donor-advised funds, charitable gift annuities, and stock gifts. Learn more at FriendsFiduciary.org. 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Lords: * John * Tyriq * https://oddobject.zone/ Topics: * "Is it harder with twins than with one?" "I wouldn't know." * Would it be neat or terrible to live on a supercontinent * That X-Files episode when Scully scanned an alien artifact in a grocery store's bar code reader * When I Am Among The Trees by Mary Oliver * https://cih.ucsd.edu/sites/cih.ucsd.edu/files/cfm/When%20I%20am%20among%20the%20Trees%20by%20Mary%20Oliver.pdf * Dippin' Dots except each dot is a tiny burger Microtopics: * Pouring a glass of water and leaving it for your future self to discover later. * What Jim used his mailing list for before Mail Chimp shut in down. * Discussion things. (Not topics.) * Trying to do a bit and the person you're doing s bit to does a bit back and now you're doing two bits. * Raising a couple of outliers. * Children who have learned how to run but have not yet learned not to run into the street. * You're already making dinner for one twin, why not feed the other one too? * Raising a child with your tired adult body. * Is it bad for twins to always be together? * A/B testing your twins. * Getting Minecraft pajamas for the kid who keep talking about Minecraft. * It's like Legos but there are monsters. * Running Doom in Minecraft redstone at four hours per frame. * The continents being spread out like s badly peeled orange. * Flying around in the Aluminium Falcon. * Pangaea vs. Panthalassa. * A small bird that digs into your bag and eats your food and it's not afraid of you because it has no predators. * Wooly Rhinoceroses, Land Sharks, and * A little guy in a world that's too big for him. * Playing Counterstrike and always picking the map where you are a mouse in a gigantic kitchen and all your friends hate it * The katamari getting bigger but the prince stays the same size. * Finishing your book about mice knights before you realize you're writing a children's series. * The breadth of fiction about sapient rodents. * Inner-Continental Gigantism. * Finding a reason to offscreen your lead actress. * Why Scully uses a different text editor to write her reports in every episode. * What does Scully do with the dog she adopted? * What happened to alien abductions? * A very powerful spice and making an entire meal out of just the spice. * The Lone Gunmen. (Cancelled after half a season.) * Watching unaired Lone Gunmen pilot for Casey's Star Trek podcast * Short subject lords. * Equally the beach, the oaks and the pines. * To go easy, to be filled with light. * How much five dollar words cost now, adjusted for inflation. * Becoming a nature person over time. * Whether dollars existed in the 1580s. * Measuring the value of a word by multiplying chips by mult. * Hoping to one day look back on your experiences playing Balatro. * A thousand burgers each the size of a grain of quinoa. * Whether it's possible to make hamburger buns smaller. * They're just tiny burgers, so why don't you call them that? * Maximizing your burger's surface area because you taste the surface, not the middle. * You can't taste the middle of a burger! * A plate full of Dippin' Dots burgers. * Eating rice, but each grain takes like a burger. * A bed of the finest chopped onions. * Making a rectangle of steamed hamburger and chopping them up in a grid. * Extruding tiny finished hamburgers out of the pasta machine. * Odd Object dot Zone. * The Garages' final final album.

Mark Pratt-Russum shares his last message at WHF. He recalled his first message in May 2010 when he was interviewing for the position, and he read Mary Oliver's poem, “5 A.M. in the Pine Woods.” Here are the queries Mark offered: You are sitting at the base of a tree early in the morning in a forest. After an hour or so, you notice a wild, yet gentle animal making its way through the trees. In the hopes of catching a glimpse of it, you notice your breathing and movements become slower. - What if this was the posture you carried when entering into time with Spirit, your neighbor, each stranger you meet? You are deeply loved. It is true. - What if you believed it was true?

Hablamos de lo divino y lo humano con Aixa de la Cruz al hilo de Todo empieza con la sangre (Ed. Alfaguara), su nueva novela, protagonizada por una mujer que vive al borde del descalabro en su búsqueda desesperada de un amor capaz de colmar su vacío interior.Luego, Javier Lostalé abre su ventanita poética a La guarida inútil, volumen publicado por la Fundación José Manuel Lara que recoge toda la obra poética -también inédita- de Álvaro Salvador, uno de los principales impulsores de la influyente corriente poética de "La otra sentimentalidad".En su sección, Ignacio Elguero nos recomienda otras lecturas: la poesía reunida de la estadounidense Mary Oliver que publica la editorial Lumen bajo el título de Devociones y la nueva edición de El principito que acaba de sacar Reino de Cordelia con ilustraciones de Javier de Juan.Además, Sergio C. Fanjul nos pone tras la pista de Dos tardes con..., colección dirigida por Sergio del Molino para la editorial Alianza, que se ha propuesto inocular el gusto por los clásicos a partir de pequeños volúmenes de corte apologético en el que distintos escritores españoles celebran a su autor de cabecera.Nos despedimos en compañía de Mariano Peyrou, que esta vez nos habla de Se secará como la hierba (Ed. Arrebato Libros), un poemario de Friederike Mayröcker, poeta austríaca muy desconocida en España que ahora podemos leer en una traducción de Sandra Santana y Magdalena Kotzurek.Escuchar audio

At a certain point, most of us settle into a groove with our pop culture consumption. We know what we love and what we're not into. But sometimes, all it takes is one great outlier or a willingness to step outside our comfort zone to make us reconsider what we don't like. Today we're talking about our pop culture revelations, including Friday Night Lights, Train to Busan, the poetry of Mary Oliver, and Watchmen.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Are the geese in Mary Oliver's “Wild Geese” Canada Geese?  Why are there taglines on movie posters? Does footballer Joe Lewis have special shorts?  How was the alphabetical order decided?  Are lone geese searching for the rest of their flock? Should Canada become the 51st US state? …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com.Join us for monthly livestreams at patreon.com/dearhankandjohn.Follow us on Twitter! twitter.com/dearhankandjohn

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On this episode of Funjelah, Lyndsay Rush—better known as Mary Oliver's Drunk Cousin —reveals that all the greatest moments of her life started with an Instagram DM. She shares the journey behind her debut poetry book, A Bit Much, and her hilariously clever cottage cheese marketing campaign. Hot takes this week include car seat warmers being way too butt-focused and why gaucho pants should never make a comeback. Plus, Lyndsay confesses she once thought her husband was a bad boy… all because he occasionally smoked a cigarette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life right now, but always, has uncertainty. Yet, if we get only caught in fear and uncertainty will be suffer and be imbalanced. A way to balance uncertainty and fear is through finding what is reliable. Mary Oliver explains it best. Enjoy this short but sweet and potent podcast.

In this sermon we continue our series looking at the seven things Jesus says from the cross before he dies. We consider a passage from Wendell Berry's book Jayber Crow, how people used to keep memory, what's been lost of memory in the modern world, how that affects us, a poem by Mary Oliver who gives us an image of God's lively memory, and what it means to be remembered by God.

Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Laura Rossi discuss three recent Earphones Award-winning audiobooks. AudioFile awards Earphones to exceptional audio experiences—it's our version of a starred review, specifically for the audiobook. Laura and Jo highlight Mary Oliver's poetry collection DEVOTIONS, read by Kimberly Farr; Karen Thompson Walker's novel THE STRANGE CASE OF JANE O, read by Jay Myers and Alex Sarrigeorgioiu; and Alton Brown's essay collection FOOD FOR THOUGHT, which he narrates himself. They share why these audiobooks won Earphones, and why they are well worth your listening time.  Read our reviews of the audiobooks at our website:  DEVOTIONS: https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read/268465/ Published by Penguin Audio THE STRANGE CASE OF JANE O.: https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read/266653/ Published by Random House Audio FOOD FOR THOUGHT: https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read/261405/ Published by SImon & Schuster Audio Discover thousands of audiobook reviews and more at AudioFile's website https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relax into this guided meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with the poem, "Sunflower", by James Crews.Sunflower, by James Crews"Joy is not made to be a crumb."Mary Oliver once wrote, but isn't thathow it often shows up at first? One crumbof attention, then another, and anotheruntil you're able to follow the trailleading to the volunteer sunfloweryou hadn't noticed blooming by the garden."Volunteer," we say, meaning no humanhand nestled that seed in the ground,though the same could be said of joy too,which seems to spring up out of nowherewhen you see the face of the flowerthe French call tournesol, meaning"turned toward the sun." And don't weeach carry a small sun in our cheststhat tells us where to turn, where it's warm,where something bright has struggled upout of the earth, and is now calling our name?-Sunflower, by James Crews.Find out more about using mindfulness in everyday life through Julie's books, "SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". Both are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

In this episode of the Bravehearts Rising Podcast, I talk about embracing imperfection,  the Spring Equinox and making space for the new.  I also share the gorgeous Mary Oliver poem, Dreams. If you're in need of some gentle, encouraging energy to help you get started with that thing, then this is the episode for you.Mentioned on the episode:Astrology of the Week podcast with Chani NicholsSign up here to receive gentle self care reminders, journaling prompts and more, direct to your inboxAbout your Host - Lisa PascoeI'm Lisa and I'm an Intuitive Life Coach. I am on a mission to help big hearted, highly sensitive, ND, and LGBTQ+ folks to slow down and prioritise their wellbeing so that they feel more present in their lives, experience more joy and live life on purpose. I particularly enjoy helping clients navigate times of transition.I do this through 1:1 coaching, workshops and nourishing circles. When I'm at my happiest, you'll find me in the garden feeding all the birds. I live in Scotland with my wife Bekky, and miniature sausage dog Henry.To find out more about how I can help you, contact: lisa@lisapascoe.comYou can find me here: Website | Instagram  Support the show

How important it is to walk along, not in haste but slowly, looking at everything and calling out Yes! No! The swan, for all his pomp, his robes of grass and petals, wants only to be allowed to live on the nameless pond. The catbrier is without fault. The water thrushes, down among the sloppy rocks, are going crazy with happiness. Imagination is better than a sharp instrument. To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work. — Mary Oliver, "Yes! No!" Owls and Other Fantasies: Poems and Essays, Beacon Press, Boston, 2003, p. 27   In this week's release of A Leadership Beyond, hosts Adrienne Guerrero and Tom Rosenak welcomed Michele Stowe, founder of Skyrocket Coaching, to discuss her continuous journey of aligning work with her core life values. Michele's story offers valuable insights for leaders seeking to create healthier work environments, achieve success with personal balance. During the interview, Michele shared valuable insights about leadership and energy management along with other insightst: The impact of energy: Nonprofit C-suite leaders are experiencing unprecedented challenges in today's environment. One client told her, "I just don't want to keep leading in unprecedented times," having navigated through the pandemic and continued uncertainty. There are always trade offs and we must learn to make choices with greater intentionality. Intentional role modeling: Leaders must be thoughtful about how they spend their time and demonstrate this to their teams. By showing employees that there are various ways to restore energy—whether through hiking, playing music, or spending time with family—leaders create space for everyone to find what works for them. Understanding cultural dynamics: Michele emphasized the importance of recognizing the cultural dynamics at play in an organization—including geographic, sector-specific, company, and generational differences in work expectations—and determining whether one's values align with that culture. After interviewing 100 nonprofit C-suite leaders with more than five years in their roles, Michele developed a framework for effective leadership: The Listen, Lead, and Love Your Work framework which she shares during our conversation. Michelle's story reminds us that leaders have the power to shape both their own work experiences and their organizational cultures. By listening deeply, modeling self-care, finding joy in work, and establishing meaningful measures of success, leaders can create environments where both they and their teams thrive. To follow and connect with Michele: Website: Skyrocket Coaching Linkedin: Michele Stowe A Leadership Beyond exists to support the alignment between the business strategy and people strategy - to drive results with people not at the expense of people (Talent Optimization). Subscribe to our podcast to join the Leadership Beyond Community of Conversation and hear insights from thought leaders and human development experts leading the way in the field of Talent Optimization.  We are grateful to you and always eager to hear from you! To learn more visit https://aleadershipbeyond.com

The poem comes from my collection entitled A Night Sea Journey available by Clicking Here The Poem by Mary Oliver is called Don't Hesitate. Look out for the next full podcast Naming Our Myths Part Two coming soon. 

Welcome to 5 Minutes of Peace, a time to reflect, recharge, and renew. In this episode, Kelly Jean invites you to experience the calming power of poetry and Reiki toning, creating a moment of stillness and presence.Kelly Jean begins by toning the Cho Ku Rei Reiki symbol, an energetic tool for protection, clearing negativity, and grounding. Then, she reads "When I Am Among the Trees" by the beloved poet Mary Oliver—a piece that speaks to the quiet wisdom of nature, the gentle reminder to slow down, and the light within us all.As you listen, allow yourself to breathe deeply, inhale peace, exhale tension. Let the words of the poem and the soothing energy of Reiki settle into your body and spirit.This short but powerful practice is here to remind you: you too have come into this world to go easy, to be filled with light, and to shine. ✨Thank you for joining us for this moment of peace. If you'd like to explore Reiki treatments, crystal healings, or workshops, visit www.thepeaceroom.love.

Our guest this week is Ali Noël. Ali lives with her three young children in the rainy shadow of Mount Rainier. When she isn't spear-heading her first year of homeschooling or chasing her stubborn bulldog around the yard, you can find Ali whittling poetry and chipping away at her biblical fiction novel. Ali had a B.S. in Biblical Studies from Indiana Wesleyan University and is currently a poetry intern for Twenty Hills Publishing. Some of Ali's most recent poetry publications and other places to find her:Light of the World published by Vessels of Light The Day Bringer published by Vessels of LightToo Often I Forget published by Calla Press Publishing, Spring Literary Journal Tenderly, He, published by Calla Press Publishing, Spring Literary Journal Watch As It Wakes published by Storyboard Community Spring Journal Book 1 in The Ratcatcher ChroniclesThe Kingdom of GallimaufriaChapter One: The Boy from RavoFrom the Desk of Periwinkle Twist- SubstackInstagram: The.Poetess.Life PeriwinkleTwist_WritesBooks referenced and discussed in this episode:Redeeming Love (please read reviews when deciding if this is a good read for You)Sense and Sensibility by Jane AustenLittle House on the Prairie series (specifically Farmer Boy) The Joy Luck ClubHarry PotterTo Kill a Mockingbird Emma Wingfeather Saga Shel Silverstein's poemsThe Brontë Sisters booksNorthanger Abbey by Jane AustenMary Oliver (her complete works) Favorite Poems, Old and New “The Wreck of the Hesperus” by Henry Wadsworth LongfellowAnne of Green Gables The Pied Piper of HamelinThe Princess and the Goblin Give and Take Hidden Truths The Awakening of Miss Prim The Lord of the Rings Resource:House of Humane Letters: How to Read Fairy Tales class with Angelina Stanford.A Year with Mary Oliver free guide from Amy Parilee Rickards of @livingwellread.

March 3, 2025I am findingmyself stuck and experiencing physical stress responses to triggers, with no evidencethat warrants such a reaction. Trauma that I experienced decades ago issneaking up now in surprising ways. I feel I am being invited into deeper healingthat helps release and reprogram the trauma I experienced. Today I willintroduce a new modality that helps calm the nervous system down through soundsand frequencies. The poems and narratives I am reading arefrom Ranier Maria Rilke, Jan Richardson, Alexandra Vasiliu, and Mary Oliver. Thanks toDr. Carol Lewis and the UF Mindfulness Center for leading us through thismodality through the UF Mindfulness 360 Series.  https://www.ufmindfulness.org/workshop-programsPhoto by Touann Gatouillat Vergos on Unsplash

Tap to send me your reflections ♡So, you might remember that I'd decided to publish the podcast every two weeks - but here we are, just a week after the last episode. Because sometimes, there are no rules. Sometimes, something asks to be shared.This is one of those episodes.We're talking about power and fear - two forces that shape so much of how we move through the world. What happens when we hand over our power? And are we, in fact, handing it to fear itself?These questions have been weaving through my own journaling and client conversations lately, and as I sat with them, I found myself reflecting on how easy it is to get swept up in the fears of others - fears that may never have been ours to carry. In this episode, I share my journal's response to this question, a passage that speaks to the importance of recognising what is truly ours, reclaiming our choices, and stepping out of the currents of fear that do not belong to us.And, as if by perfect synchronicity, I also came across a poem by Mary Oliver that captures this theme in the most resonant way. I read it towards the end of the episode (and share it below), and I suspect it may stay with you, just as it has stayed with me.Settle in and listen. I'd love to know how this lands with you.Henny xI WorriedMary OliverI worried a lot. Will the garden grow, will the riversflow in the right direction, will the earth turnas it was taught, and if not how shallI correct it?Was I right, was I wrong, will I be forgiven,can I do better?Will I ever be able to sing, even the sparrowscan do it and I am, well,hopeless.Is my eyesight fading or am I just imagining it,am I going to get rheumatism,lockjaw, dementia?Finally, I saw that worrying had come to nothing.And gave it up. And took my old bodyand went out into the morning,and sang.Sign-up for everyday ♡ compassion - (almost) daily messages of love https://hennyflynn.ck.page/everyday-compassion Explore Henny's coaching, books, retreats, courses & events https://www.hennyflynn.co.uk/

Isabella Rossellini is nominated for Best Supporting Actress at this weekend’s Academy Awards. Before the big show, we wanted to give you a chance to listen back to her incredible conversation with Julia. Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 72-year-old actress, director, and model Isabella Rossellini, currently starring in the film Conclave. The two dive into a conversation about Isabella’s Long Island farm, why she loves referring to herself as ancient, and her personal journey with sexuality and romance, particularly in her later years. Plus, Julia asks her 90-year-old mom, Judith, to recite a perfectly timed Mary Oliver poem and plots a potential adventure with her. Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast. Keep up with Isabella Rossellini @isabellarossellini on Instagram. Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/. For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this week's bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Kristen Meinzer analyze the ending of Cruel Intentions. They chat about Cecil's moment of 'growing up' and whether death is enough of a punishment for Sebastian.In this week's episode we promote our Mary Oliver writing retreat, you can check out more about that trip here. Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram---If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis of Clueless with Vanessa and Kristen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Found amidst the twisted metal and ash of a family's home in the Pacific Palisades is a pottery shard with a single word inscribed upon it: love.It's a clay piece no wider than the palm of your hand, a remnant from a serving dish that a daughter made for her mother, who displayed it in the bungalow where she lived for forty-seven years until one recent day when a black-plumed terror tore through the neighborhood, and it burned to the ground.For Diana, the one who first taught me how to love. Thank you, Mama. Happy Mother's Day, 2011. Your loving daughter, Lisa.Little remains after a fire. Not the for nor the who nor even the you. In the yard, a wind sculpture spirals upward in the stunned calm of a new day. Stone chimneys stand, only they are no longer chimneys but landmarks by which neighbors orient themselves amidst the rubble and scars of their former lives. A clay murti still sits demurely on the mantle. It is a metaphor, if not a miracle — how the heat melted away its glaze and revealed the form beneath.And love, in all its blessed unlikeliness. Having passed through the inferno of its creation, having withstood as the house wailed and collapsed around it, this small and necessary gift is discovered atop a charred pyre as though placed there, liberated, message intact.City skies are painted on linear scraps and framed by buildings. The desert sky is like this: giant, unmitigated, persistent. To live well in the desert, you must look to the opening above the narrow frame of your life. You must consider how light moves across the sky, how gods shift their bodies over the landscape, then bow and tuck themselves behind the night until the sun rises again the next day.Azure is beautiful but can also be unyielding. The earth firms and softens according to the seasons. Slow water eases; gentle water eases. Fast water flashes off the hard earth and floods the arroyos. And if the water does not come — if the days are brittle and the future unknowable — we are thirsty for it.When the ground dries, we feel it in our joints. The sky lifts — quiet, strange. We ask for water. Lord, quell our bodies and minds. Lord, irrigate our hearts. Lord, make us watertight.Then, the birds come looking for water. We give them water.Mary Oliver writes:I tell you thisto break your heart,by which I mean onlythat it break open and never close againto the rest of the world.A poet finds a way to say what must be said when it must be said. A poet is made of poppies and daffodils, yes, but also of unflinching metal. Forged in fire, quenched in water, a poet is like a sword meant to wield, cut through, and rise again.Metal cannot help but conduct warmth. Metal cannot help but have luster, for it reflects the sun's light. Metal has solidity, a high melting point, and sharpness. It houses its own shadow, like most earthly things. So, when metal writes about lead, it knows a thing about it. And when metal says —Here is a story to break your heart.Are you willing?You are willing.Steadfast comes from the Old English stedefæst, meaning "firmly fixed, constant; secure; enclosed, watertight; strong, fortified." It first referred to English warriors in the 10th century who stood their ground, weapons readied, unyielding to Viking invaders.And here is one more reminder of the determination of love. In Portuguese, the word resistencia is a false cognate. You'd think it means resistance, but no — resistencia is closer to endurance, to the practice of withstanding. Resistencia refers to that which is unbreakable.To endure is to show up in the ways that most reflect who we are and what we love, to continually orient ourselves, even amidst circumstances we would not choose. When the instinct is to burn, to endure is to carry water instead.Become a paid subscriber for $6/month to access monthly yoga + meditation practices exclusively for The Guest House community. Practices live or via recording at your convenience. Next gathering soon to be announced! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shawnparell.substack.com/subscribe

Today's poem was too topical to pass up. Like so many of Oliver's poems, it is an invitation to attend closely to life's unexpected gifts. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we delve into the theme of reigniting your creative fire through the power of inspirational quotes from renowned writers. We explore how quotes like Emily Dickinson's "I'm nobody. Who are you?" and Mary Oliver's reflective question, "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?", can serve as a catalyst for artistic expression and personal reflection. The discussion encourages listeners to embrace the concept of anonymity and the quiet joys of blending into the background. By observing daily life with a fresh perspective, creatives can find unique inspirations for their art. We also touch on the importance of having personal space and resources, as Virginia Woolf highlights, for the fulfillment of one's creative potential. Join us as we celebrate the unnoticed moments and let them fuel our artistic journey.

On this episode of Currently Reading, Mary and Roxanna are sharing their favorite reads of 2024. We are excited to give them the reins for a full episode, and they bring some awesome reads for you to add to your TBR! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:24 - Mary and Roxanna's Reading Year In review 2:06 - Mary read 84 books in 2024, 59% print, 24% digital, 17% audio 2:54 - Mary read 71% adult, 16% middle grade, 7% young adult and 6% new adult 4:29 - Currently Reading Patreon 7:45 - Roxanna read 70 books in 2024, 19 were 5-star reads. 8:18 - Roxanna read 81% fiction, 19%  nonfiction 9:09 - Both Mary and Roxanna want to increase their POC/Diverse reads im 2025. 10:48 - Mary and Roxanna's Top Reads of 2024 10:57 - The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand (Roxanna #10) 12:15 - The Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews 13:23 - The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon (Mary #10) 14:39 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett 15:22 - Hotline by Dimitri Nasrallah (Roxanna #9) 16:51 - How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz 17:45 - Death in the Dark Woods by Annelise Ryan  (Mary #9) 17:51 - A Death in Door County by Annelise Ryan 20:33 - The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow (Roxanna #8) 21:13 - The Last Dragoners of Bowbazar by Indra Das 23:52 - Cabin: Off the Grid Adventures with a Clueless Craftsman by Patrick Hutchison (Mary #8) 26:27 - It's Easier than you Think by Sylvia Boorstein (Roxanna #7) 30:18 - A Bit Much by Lyndsay Rush (Mary #7) 30:56 - @maryoliversdrunkcousin on Instagram 31:19 - Winter Hours by Mary Oliver 32:03 - Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark (Roxanna #6) 34:58 - The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer (Mary #6) 35:09 - The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer 37:24 - Margot's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe (Roxanna #5) 40:05 - The Second Ending by Michelle Hoffman 41:52 - Heir by Sabaa Tahir (Mary #5) 43:47 - A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness 46:44 - Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski (Roxanna #4) 50:12 - The Wedding People by Alison Espach (Mary #4) 53:38 - In the Shadow of the Mountain by Sylvia Vasquez-Lovado (Roxanna #3) 54:02 - Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer 54:04 - Finding Me by Viola Davis 57:00 - The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night by Steven Banbury (Mary #3) 58:59 - Be Ready when the Luck Happens by Ina Garten (Roxanna #2) 1:02:08 - The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop 1:02:25 - The Baddest Bitch in the Room by Sophia Chang 1:04:36 - A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall (Mary #2) 1:08:22 - Matrix by Lauren Groff (Roxanna #1) 1:08:39 - Search by Michelle Huneven 1:11:15 - Sandwich by Catherine Newman (Mary #1) Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. January's IPL is a special episode in partnership with All Things Murderful and a total mystery and thriller stack from Fabled Bookshop in Waco, Texas! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Some fun updates, including NEVER THE ROSES in a list of Most Anticipated Romantasy Books of 2025. Also, wrestling the fears many of us have about today and what comes after, fractals, controlling what we can, and how we each can savor our one wild and precious life.The Paste Magazine article I mention is here https://www.pastemagazine.com/books/fantasy/most-anticipated-romantasy-books-of-2025Mary Oliver's poem, The Summer Day, is here https://www.loc.gov/programs/poetry-and-literature/poet-laureate/poet-laureate-projects/poetry-180/all-poems/item/poetry-180-133/the-summer-day/Visit JenniferKLambert.comRELUCTANT WIZARD is out now and audiobook is live!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizardYou can preorder STRANGE FAMILIAR at https://www.jeffekennedy.com/strange-familiar and MAGIC REBORN at https://www.jeffekennedy.com/magic-rebornThe posture-correcting sports bra I love almost more than life itself is here https://forme.therave.co/37FY6Z5MTJAUKQGAJoin my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesClosetYou can always buy print copies of my books from my local indie, Beastly Books! https://www.beastlybooks.com/If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).Sign up for my newsletter here! (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2y4b9)You can watch this podcast on video via YouTube https://youtu.be/Juo8kYj0rFcSupport the showContact Jeffe!Find me on Threads Visit my website https://jeffekennedy.comFollow me on Amazon or BookBubSign up for my Newsletter!Find me on Instagram and TikTok!Thanks for listening!

I really hope you enjoy this as much as i did. Please let me know on 07788201919 in a WhatsApp message. Thankyou and enjoy. Love Nat. X Find all of Donna's work here - https://donnaashworth.com/  Including her new “Words to Life By: A Daily  Journal” https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1785307150?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_M480RB6Q1EQMG9MS8P51&skipTwisterOG=1&bestFormat=true&newOGT=1  Nat's Recommendations Wendy Cope - https://poetryarchive.org/poet/wendy-cope/ Jenny Joseph - https://poetryarchive.org/poet/jenny-joseph/ Donna's Recommendations Harry Baker - https://www.harrybaker.co/  Hollie McNish - https://holliepoetry.com/ Mary Oliver - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/mary-oliver Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view INSTA: @natcass1 We're also on Facebook now too: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com SHOW INFO: Life with Nat - it's me! Natalie Cassidy and I'll be chatting away to family, friends and most importantly YOU. I want to pick people's brains on the subjects that I care about- whether that's where all the odd socks go, weight and food or kids on phones. Each week I will be letting you into my life as i chat about my week, share my thoughts on the mundane happenings as well as the serious. I have grown up in the public eye and have never changed because of it. Life with Nat is the podcast for proper people. Come join the community. ♥️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hi friends! Our audio quality has now been resolved! Thank you for your patience as the studio fixed the issue. This week we are discussing the complex and very nuanced journey of moving past bingeing, food noise and secret eating. I hope this episode can be of comfort to anyone out there struggling with their relationship with food. There is joy and freedom to be found in our friendship with food! Please note - I am not a dietitian and therefore cannot offer prescriptive advice . I am however, a coach and a human who struggled with BED for 10 years, so I do my best to give anecdotal tips. If you are struggling with any of these issues please speak with your doctor. Until next week, with love and strength, Cass HELPLINES: UK 0808 801 0677 0808 801 0432 0808 801 0433 0808 801 0434 US  (800) 931-2237 (03:44) My own food story (10:20) Understanding food noise and overeating (13:40) Perfectionism (18:22) Why we overeat (28:14) Quieting the noise and finding freedom (38:32) Actionable steps to move forward (45:06) The brain's role in binge eating (47:08) Rewiring the brain (49:30) Practical tips backed by science (54:01) ”Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver

Happy New Year! Enjoy some poetry reading to begin the new year. Mary Oliver, Hafiz, Lalla and more share their wisdom with us in this episode. I also share some insight into the Year of the Wood Snake.

Daily QuoteKeep your friends close, but your enemies closer. (Mario Puzo)Poem of the DayOn Winter's Marginby Mary OliverBeauty of WordsThe Old and the New SchoolmasterCharles Lamb

We got some very surprising news before recording this celebration episode! This one has it all: complicated training questions, predictions for the future, and a stunning twist to start the episode (and we were in for a lot more stunning twists after we recorded).  The questions from podcast listeners were on tons of amazing topics: heart rate drift tests to estimate zone 2, how to pace ultras, why we think 2025 will be the year of a hydration emphasis in endurance performance, the sponsorship landscape, returning to training after layoffs, supershoes, protein intake, strides v. workouts, our thoughts about daily nutrition outside of athletics, running form analysis, progressive overload across training cycles, and our big goals for next year. Our new baby's name is Ollie Hope Roche, after Megan's favorite poet, Mary Oliver (and the high point of the Leadville 100, Hope Pass). Remember, Ollie, what your namesake wrote: “Only if there are angels in your head will you ever, possibly, see one.” We love you all! HUZZAH! -Megan, David, Leo, and Ollie Click "Claim Reward" for $80 at The Feed here: thefeed.com/swap Buy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com/ (code "SWAP") Purchase SWAP hats here: https://swaprunning.com/swap-hats For weekly bonus podcasts, articles, and videos (plus hat purchases): patreon.com/swap

Every Christmas, we like to share a favorite poem. This year it's 'Snowy Night' by Mary Oliver.We'll be back with our regularly scheduled episodes on January 9th. Happy Holidays! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Krista Tippett's work in the realm of spirituality and human experience is unparalleled. She just has a divine gift for distilling complex topics into clear, palatable information that we can sit with, dissect, and examine. She uses her OnBeing podcast as a place to conduct honest conversations with theologians and thought leaders about what it means to be human, what it means to be alive. Curiosity is welcome in her space. She brings a sense of calm to everything around her. So during the frenzy of the holidays, which can be both joyful and stressful, we wanted to circle back to this centering conversation with Krista to decompress and be at peace with the world. This conversation feels like an oasis in what is always a chaotic month so it's our gift to bring it back for you this week.  Segments: Bless and Release: Rules for holiday decorating and making the holidays magical GenXcellence: Essentials for outfitting a GenX space *** Thought-provoking Quotes: If a thing is feeling stressful and not joyful, it needs to be re-evaluated. – Jen Hatmaker I actually found in the Bible, reading it for myself directly, that it completely honored the questions, and it honored the anguish, and it was full of things that didn't make sense or were contradictory. And for me that was an opening to not feel that faith had to be in opposition to what didn't make sense or was contradictory. – Krista Tippett There has to be a way to represent the complexity of this, and also the centrality of it, the fact that it's more about questions than it is about answers, and the array of how we walk around with this, and what it means in our lives, and the ways we practice, and the vocabulary we have, and the different ways we pray. I wanted to show that you could talk about this and we could speak about the part of ourselves that we mean when we use language of religious or spiritual. – Krista Tippett The sensibility, the intentionality with which something is offered, shapes the reaction that comes at it. – Krista Tippett I do have a spiritual homeland and I do have a spiritual mother tongue. That matters. – Krista Tippett Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Walter Brueggeman – https://www.walterbrueggemann.com/ The Prophetic Imagination – https://onbeing.org/programs/walter-brueggemann-the-prophetic-imagination-dec2018/  Thích Nhât Hanh – https://plumvillage.org/  Desmond Tutu – https://www.tutu.org.za/  Mary Oliver – https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/mary-oliver  I Got Saved By the Beauty of the World – https://onbeing.org/programs/mary-oliver-i-got-saved-by-the-beauty-of-the-world/ Guest's Links: OnBeing Podcast - https://onbeing.org/series/podcast/ Krista's website - https://onbeing.org/our-story/krista-tippett/ Krista's Twitter - https://x.com/kristatippett Connect with Jen! Jen's website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmaker Jen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmaker Jen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore how constantly prioritizing others can leave us drained, disconnected, and reliant on alcohol to cope. Inspired by Mary Oliver's poem The Journey, we'll dive into the signs that you might be putting everyone else's needs above your own—and the toll it takes on your well-being. Through personal insights and reflection, Coach Victoria helps you recognize the emotional patterns of over-giving and how they keep you stuck in a cycle of alcohol misuse . This is the first step on the path to reclaiming your voice, breaking free from people-pleasing, and choosing a life of authenticity and self-care. Are you ready to take your first step on the journey back to yourself?   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule  

This dialogue highlights the benefits and dynamics of walking well, including comfort, vitality, and inspiration. He highlights the benefits of walking for creativity and problem-solving as well as connecting us with nature. In business, walking with others can enhance teambuilding. Gelb encourages us to feel a sense of sacredness with every step. Michael Gelb, Ph.D. is a fifth-degree black belt in Aikido and a teacher of Tai Chi and the Alexander Technique. He's a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, accelerated learning, and innovative leadership. Gelb leads seminars for organizations such as DuPont, Merck, Microsoft, Nike, and many others. He' s the author of Innovate Like Edison: The Success System of America's Greatest Inventor (co-author Sarah Miller Caldicott) (Dutton 2007), How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci (Dell 2000), Brain Power: Improve Your Mind as You Age (co-author Kelly Howell) (New World Library 2012), Creativity On Demand: How to Ignite and Sustain the Fire of Genius (Sounds True 2014), Walking Well: A New Approach for Comfort, Vitality, and Inspiration In Every Step (co-author Bruce Fertman) (New World Library 2024)Interview Date: 8/30/2024 Tags: Michael Gelb, walking, Mary Oliver, John Forney, improv, creativity, physical balance, Julie Brock poem, standing meditation, Abraham Path Initiative, Camino de Santiago, Elizabeth Lesser, Health & Healing, Personal Transformation, Philosophy, Psychology

Narrator Gabra Zackman joins AudioFile's Michele Cobb to discuss her narration of CUE THE SUN! The Invention of Reality TV by Emily Nussbaum. It's one of our picks for Best Nonfiction & Culture Audiobooks this year, and it takes listeners on a deep exploration of reality TV. Gabra tells Michele about how this audiobook may have changed her view of reality TV, and what surprised her about performing this audiobook. Read AudioFile's review of CUE THE SUN! Published by Random House Audio. AudioFile's 2024 Best Nonfiction & Culture Audiobooks are: CUE THE SUN! by Emily Nussbaum, read by Gabra Zackman THE MESSAGE by Ta-Nehisi Coates, read by Ta-Nehisi Coates OUR HIDDEN CONVERSATIONS by Michele Norris, read by Michele Norris and a Full Cast A POETRY HANDBOOK by Mary Oliver, read by Kimberly Farr THERE'S ALWAYS THIS YEAR by Hanif Abdurraqib, read by Hanif Abdurraqib WHAT'S NEXT IS NOW by Frederik G. Pferdt, read by Sean Pratt Find the full list of 2024 Best Audiobooks on our website. Today's episode is brought to you by Brilliance Publishing. The Sound of Storytelling. Discover your next great listen at https://www.brilliancepublishing.com/ Gabra Zackman photo by Ashley Garrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jen Marples Show episode 189 is here!In this solo episode, I'm diving deep into what really matters - YOUR one wild and precious midlife. Inspired by powerful quotes from Anne Lamott and Mary Oliver, I'm here to light a fire under you and remind you that You're Not Too F***ing Old! to chase your dreams, explore new paths, and most importantly, listen to your intuition.This episode is a rallying cry for midlife women (YOU!) who are ready to break free from societal expectations and step into their authentic selves. I'm sharing my personal journey of ego death, burnout, and ultimately, transformation - from running a PR firm to discovering coaching and yoga - to launching a podcast and a marketing agency for women, and learning that our paths are never linear. And, tomorrow is not promised so the time is now!I discuss how to:Overcome the fear of judgment and what others might think about your choices.Embrace the concept of "Bird by Bird" (thank you, Anne Lamott)  - taking small, consistent steps toward your dreams.Give yourself permission to explore, change, and prioritize YOUR happiness in midlife.Remember that you are naturally creative, resourceful, and whole - you have everything you need to make the changes you want.Jen Says: You're Not Too F***ing Old! To chase your dreams!Bonus: I'm offering a special one-hour coaching session discount just for podcast listeners in December! Click HERE to book your session and let's breathe life into your dreams together. YNTFO ladies!  Your one wild and precious midlife is waiting for you and I'm here to help!Learn more about Jen Marples at https://www.jenmarples.comWant to work with Jen? Book a complimentary 20-minute call HERE. Follow Jen @jenmarples on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTubeSubscribe to Jen's NewsletterUnedited AI Transcript Here

Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 72-year-old actress, director, and model Isabella Rossellini, currently starring in the film Conclave. The two dive into a conversation about Isabella's Long Island farm, why she loves referring to herself as ancient, and her personal journey with sexuality and romance, particularly in her later years. Plus, Julia asks her 90-year-old mom, Judith, to recite a perfectly timed Mary Oliver poem and plots a potential adventure with her.   Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast.   Keep up with Isabella Rossellini @isabellarossellini on Instagram.   Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: book talks in the wild and new Louise Penny books Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: our reading rituals The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:29 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 2:26 - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides 3:37 - The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny 5:10 - Our Current Reads 5:15 - Finding Sophie by Imran Mahmood (Kaytee) 8:29 - Peg and Rose Solve a Murder by Laurien Berenson (Meredith)  12:50 - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 14:25 - Bear by Julia Phillips (Kaytee) 14:31 - Booktenders  18:24 - Winter Hours by Mary Oliver (Meredith) 19:02 - A Thousand Mornings by Mary Oliver 21:13 - The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan 22:17 - Upstream by Mary Oliver 22:39 - The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown (Kaytee) 27:14 - CR Season 6: Episode 48 25:08 - The Book Wanderers by Anna James 27:12 - Glass Houses by Madeline Ashby (Meredith) 31:36 - Our Reading Rituals 38:47 - Book Darts 45:11 - Dual Side cooling blanket 49:36 - Meet Us At The Fountain 49:43 - I wish for you to reflect on your “grades” of your reading rituals. (Kaytee) 54:06 - I wish for you to listen to the Poirot Pals podcast if you are like me and getting through all the Hercule Poirot books by Agatha Christie. (Meredith) 54:21 - Poirot Pals Podcast Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. November's IPL comes to us from Charter Books in Newport, Rhode Island! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!