Podcasts about Mental health

"My dad was one of the only people who could get through to me." "The strongest thing I ever did was ask for help." — Alex Parkview "You can't pour from an empty cup." "Even a shattered reflection can still show the way forward." "Love people, no matter how difficult it may seem to you." On today's reflective Better Call Daddy episode we reconnect with the thoughtful Alex Parkview, a veteran turned author who shares his journey of healing, resilience, and self-discovery. Alex Parkview opens up about the profound impact of his military service on his life and writing, sharing how his experiences shaped his identity and fueled his passion for storytelling. Veteran Reflections Alex reflects on the complexities of being a veteran, discussing the challenges of PTSD and the echoes of war that linger long after service. He candidly shares how writing became a vital tool for coping, allowing him to process his experiences and connect with others through his books. His journey of healing emphasizes the importance of seeking help and finding purpose in the midst of struggle. Life Lessons Through Writing As a prolific author, Alex Parkview discusses his various works, including his memoirs and sermon compilations that tackle themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning. He highlights the significance of vulnerability in his writing and how sharing his story has fostered connections with readers who resonate with his experiences. His commitment to helping others through his words is both inspiring and impactful. Fatherhood and Legacy Throughout the episode, Alex shares heartwarming anecdotes about his daughters, emphasizing the importance of open communication and honesty in their relationship. He reflects on how his struggles have shaped his parenting style, allowing him to be a source of support and guidance for his children as they navigate their own paths. Key Themes - The journey of healing and resilience as a veteran - The transformative power of writing and storytelling - Navigating the complexities of fatherhood - The importance of vulnerability and seeking help - Creating meaningful connections through shared experiences Episode Highlights (00:00) Welcome to the Better Call Daddy Show (01:20) Alex Parkview: A Veteran's Perspective (10:30) The Impact of PTSD and Healing Through Writing (20:00) Navigating Fatherhood and Open Communication (30:15) Sharing Stories: The Power of Vulnerability (40:45) Wisdom from Wayne: The Strength in Asking for Help Episode Keywords Better Call Daddy, Podcast, Veterans, PTSD, Healing, Writing, Fatherhood, Resilience, Personal Growth, Storytelling, Emotional Connection, Life Lessons, Mental Health, Trauma Connect with Alex Parkview Author Website Alex Parkview's GoFundMe  gofund.me/a12ed1285     Connect with Reena Friedman Watts Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube Thank you for tuning in to Better Call Daddy where stories of resilience, love, and connection come together!  Me and my dad would love to hear from ya!  

Adam Butler returns to the frequency with fire in his lungs and truth in his hands. We confront rising suicide rates, broken habits, and the silent war inside the mind. Through raw philosophy and lived scars, he shows how to rebuild from within. This isn't motivation—it's resurrection. Tune in, lock in, and remember who you are before the world told you otherwise.!!!Watch Adam ON YOUTUBE BUY ADAMS FUILD GUIDEBE THE FREQUENCY HERE ☂️☂️☂️ALERT OPERATIONS: CRYPTID WARFARE GET CLEAN: DETOX AND MAKE KIDS HEALTHY AGAIN// // GET 15% OFF AT CHECK OUT USING "PARANOI" at FLAVORS OF THE FOREST☂️Public Announcement: The Trebles Show — formerly known as Paranoi Radio — has risen from the static. Same soul, louder frequency, bigger purpose.

What happens when your greatest strengths—your empathy, your willingness to self-reflect, your sensitivity—become the very tools someone uses to convince you everything is your fault? In this crossover episode with therapist Angela De Hoyos, ALC, Tony explores why validation feels like survival when you were raised in an emotionally unpredictable home. You learned that love could vanish without warning—so you became hypervigilant, endlessly working to secure a connection that was never yours to earn. Now you may find yourself starving for validation from the one person who can't hold it steadily. You can learn more about Angela by visiting her website https://www.findingbalancecounseling.com/ and subscribe to her podcast “Finding Balance with Mental Health and Spirituality” here https://www.findingbalancecounseling.com/podcast EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Understand the origins of validation: why we learn we exist through others' responses—and how that wiring gets exploited Discover why "pathologically kind" people attract emotionally immature partners—and keep trying harder when it doesn't work Recognize the trap of "if it's my fault, I can fix it"—and why that belief keeps you chasing validation instead of building self-trust Learn the crucial difference between validation and agreement—you can acknowledge someone's experience without abandoning your own Build a 90% solid sense of self so you stop outsourcing your worth to people who use it against you 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:25 Guest Introduction: Angela de Hoyos 03:16 The Magnetic Marriage Course Pitch 06:20 Understanding Validation and Emotional Immaturity 08:15 Therapeutic Insights and Parenting Dynamics 20:46 The Concept of Co-Regulation 28:40 Exploring the Concept of Existence and Value 29:05 The Story of Jill: Unpredictable Childhood 30:33 Understanding Validation and Recognition 33:50 The Role of Self-Validation 40:59 Spiritual Perspectives on Validation 51:25 Final Thoughts and Reflections Get on the waitlist today for Tony's upcoming Magnetic Marriage live course! Head to https://tonyoverbay.com/magnetic If you are interested in joining Tony's private Facebook group for women in narcissistic or emotionally immature relationships of any type, please reach out to him at contact@tonyoverbay.com or through the form on the website, HTTP://www.tonyoverbay.com If you are a man interested in joining Tony's "Emotional Architects" group to learn how to better navigate your relationship with a narcissistic or emotionally immature partner or learn how to become more emotionally mature yourself, please reach out to Tony at contact@tonyoverbay.com or through the form on the website, HTTP:www.tonyoverbay.com

In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, we dive deep into the idea that your brain may be distorting reality more than you realize. The author of Your Brain Is a Filthy Liar explains how childhood inputs create unconscious patterns that shape perception, emotional response, and behavior.We discuss brain pattern mapping, emotional addiction cycles, how perception drives behavior, and why awareness alone isn't enough to create change. If you've ever felt stuck in repeating the same destructive habits, this conversation breaks down how those patterns are formed — and how they can be rewired.Follow Bizzie here: https://www.instagram.com/bizziegold/?hl=en

This week, I sit down with Michele Scherr to explore a deeply human and often overlooked part of major life transitions:The loss of identity that can occur when familiar roles fall away.Whether leaving the military, healthcare, corporate life, sport, or any structured environment, the first twelve months can be one of the most vulnerable periods for mental health.Even with strong support systems, many people quietly struggle with one powerful question:“Who am I now?”In this powerful conversation, Michele explains why recovery is not about chasing more programs, retreats, or quick fixes — it's about building a stable foundation rooted in self-understanding.We explore how identity loss impacts purpose, emotional wellbeing, and direction, and why so many people feel unsettled despite doing “all the right things.”At the core of Michele's work is helping people reconnect with:✔️ Their natural design✔️ Their body's signals✔️ Personal rhythms✔️ What genuinely supports their wellbeingBecause healing becomes far more sustainable when you understand yourself first.We also discuss how personalised routines around sleep, nutrition, movement, and environment can create stability during uncertain times — and why slowing down often creates more clarity than pushing forward.If you are navigating a transition, feeling untethered from who you once were, or searching for meaning in what comes next, this episode offers a grounded reminder:Clarity doesn't come from doing more, it comes from listening.Connect with Michele Scherr:LinkedIn  → linkedin.com/in/michele-scherrWebsite → personalisedhealthandwellbeingsolutions.com.auConnect with Steve:Instagram → https://bit.ly/3KARQhR LinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj Episode Highlights00:00:00 - Why the first twelve months after transition are the most dangerous00:00:45 - The overwhelm of too many support options00:01:30 - The jigsaw puzzle metaphor and missing foundations00:02:40 - Identity, purpose, and ego during transition00:03:30 - Masks, personas, and adaptation versus authenticity00:04:40 - Listening to the body for personal cues00:05:40 - Sleep, nutrition, movement, and individual design00:06:55 - Adjusting routines to real life circumstances00:08:10 - Creating emotional stability before interventions00:09:20 - Curiosity as the entry point to self understanding00:10:30 - Personalisation, alignment, and sustainability00:11:40 - Healing that feels easy because it fitsABOUT THE PODCAST SHOWThe Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.

Sarah Gromko and Matthew Zachary go back to SUNY Binghamton in the early 1990s, when they were barely 19 and living inside rehearsal rooms. She starred in campus musical theater productions. He served as pianist and music director for many of those shows and played rehearsal piano for the THEA101 repertory company. This episode reunites two former theater nerds who grew up and took very different paths through art, illness, and work that still circles the same truth.Gromko trained as a singer and composer, studied film scoring at Berklee College of Music, worked in New York and New Orleans, then moved into healthcare as a speech language pathologist and recognized vocologist. She explains aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and dysphagia with clarity earned from the clinic. She recounts helping a 16 year old gunshot survivor in New Orleans speak again using Melodic Intonation Therapy. The conversation covers voice banking for ALS, gender affirming voice care, and the damage caused when medicine confuses speech loss with intelligence loss. The result feels like an epic reunion powered by 1990s nostalgia and sharpened by decades of lived consequence.RELATED LINKSSarah GromkoGramco VoiceMelodic Intonation TherapyFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship email podcasts@matthewzachary.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Problem Solving is what we're good at, and this week we confront some real thinkers. We also confirm that it's not a great idea to kick pipes whilst they're lodged up your arse. We're introduced to the AI chat bots taking over people's computers, and holding their own meetings about their "owners" behavior. Providing the best insight available on the interweb, we discuss the difference between an ick and a phobia, prompted by Heated Rivalry, we hear how a massage therapist navigates the ups and downs of "boner guy", and provide some great advice to a lovely gentleman who feels he's overthinking his relationship. Plenty to discuss, solve, consider and learn from. Record your questions here: https://www.therapyjeff.comKeep up with Alex at https://alexandramoskovichpsychotherapy.comJeff's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therapyjeffJeff's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapyjeffListen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comHead to https://www.factormeals.com/solved50off and use code solved50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. DISCLAIMER: The insights shared in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only, and should not be seen as a substitute for professional therapy. The guidance is general in nature, and does not equate to the personalized care provided by a licensed therapist. The callers are not therapy clients.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the Just a Mom podcast, Dr. Hector Rodriguez, an integrative psychiatrist, discusses the complexities of mental health, particularly in teens and young adults. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the brain's function through tools like SPECT scans (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/spect-scan) and the impact of societal changes, such as the pandemic, on mental health. Dr. Rodriguez provides insights into recognizing signs of mental health issues, the role of cannabis, and the necessity of building a support network for parents. He also highlights the importance of self-care for parents to effectively support their children. https://www.doctorhector.com/

We explore about “Limerence” as a trauma response.Our website is HERE:  System Speak Podcast.You can submit an email to the podcast HERE.You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE.  Once you are in, you can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE. Once you are set up, then the website and app work on any device just fine.  We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, movie groups, social events, and classes.  Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining the groups. Join us!Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general.  Content descriptors are generally given in each episode.  Specific trigger warnings are not given due to research reporting this makes triggers worse.  Please use appropriate self-care and your own safety plan while exploring this website and during your listening experience.  Natural pauses due to dissociation have not been edited out of the podcast, and have been left for authenticity.  While some professional material may be referenced for educational purposes, Emma and her system are not your therapist nor offering professional advice.  Any informational material shared or referenced is simply part of our own learning process, and not guaranteed to be the latest research or best method for you.  Please contact your therapist or nearest emergency room in case of any emergency.  This website does not provide any medical, mental health, or social support services. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This winter has been incredibly cold in New York City. With long days spent inside and with the sun going down early, many might be struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as seasonal depression. Dr. Paul Desan, associate professor of psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, gives listeners a better understanding of how Seasonal Affective Disorder works and tips for how to combat it.Stock graphic via iStock / Getty Images Plus

Growing up, John Marsden found school incredibly difficult and, as a teenager, spent time in hospital after a breakdown. This difficult early life profoundly shaped his work as a writer and educator of young people.With the help of a therapist, he began to recover, but it took him many years to find his place in the world.Eventually he studied teaching, then in his mid-thirties John began to write.John wrote over 40 best-selling novels for young adults and used his profits to buy bushland on the edge of Melbourne and open a primary school.At Candlebark, students call teachers by their first names, and are encouraged to take risks, John also founded a high school called Alice Miller.In 2024, John Marsden died at the age of 74, this interview was recorded in 2018.This episode of Conversations was produced by Nicola Harrison, the Executive Producer was Pam O'Brien.it explores education, strict parenting, teaching, all boys private school education, emotional breakdown, psychiatric care, therapy, counselling, studying teaching, writing, writing for young adults, running an independent school, risk taking, being an author, legacy.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Do you feel like you've tried therapy, self-help, maybe even medication, but you're still stuck thinking… why am I not better yet?I'm joined by Dr. Will Dobud, a social worker, researcher and educator who has worked with adolescents and families across the United States, Australia, and Norway, to explore why the mental health system can leave good people feeling broken, even when they're doing all the “right” things.We talk about the uncomfortable truth that mental health outcomes haven't improved in decades, how passive interventions and labels can replace real change, and why “awareness” without personal ownership can actually keep you trapped. We also get into why medication can't be the finish line, what it means to stop outsourcing your healing, and the mindset shift that helps you move from self-blame to self-trust.This episode will help you change your life by changing your relationship with mental health, so you can take ownership of it and move forward today.Dr. Will Dobud is a social worker, researcher, and educator who has worked with adolescents and families in the United States, Australia, and Norway.Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction(00:57) Quick Fix Culture: Labels, Pills, and Passive Interventions(02:33) Treat Young People as Crew (Not Passengers)(06:06) Phone Bans vs Real Priorities: The Broken Hill Lead Story(07:57) ‘Kids These Days': Moral Panics, History Repeats, and Common Sense(11:13) Modeling Responsibility: What Adults Must Do After the Ban(12:53) Bridging the Divide: Politics, Outrage, and What We're Protecting(17:27) Beginner's Mind & Learning: Conferences, Curiosity, and Humble Pie(19:22) Dr. Will Doba's Origin Story: From ADHD Kid to Social Work & Outdoor Therapy(26:10) Process Over Outcomes: Excellence in the Work (and the Podcast Trap)(32:36) Building a Feedback Culture: How to Get Better Without an Echo Chamber(37:28) Systematic Self-Critique: Recording Sessions, Asking Better Questions, Elite Practice(41:30) Feedback, growth, and why relationships get confronting(42:31) Therapy alliance: asking for negative feedback early(45:50) Micro-habits vs overwhelm: making change doable(48:52) Simple can be elegant: tiny tweaks, agency, and noticing the good(52:27) Change doesn't have to match the problem: finding a direction(56:48) Outdoor therapy & nature: benefits without the hype(59:01) Where to find the book + bonus resources(01:01:12) Biggest mental health burden: social connection, community, and engagement(01:04:28) Vulnerability at home: modeling teamwork through hard times(01:07:25) What kids imitate: phones, conflict, and healthy disagreement(01:09:57) Advice, regrets, and what happiness really means(01:16:18) Curiosity, learning, and the messy process of creating (plus wrap-up)Get the FREE Move Your Mind Masterclass here:go.nickbracks.com/moveyourmindAccess FREE Move Your Mind training here:https://go.moveyourmind.io/trainingConnect with Nick:Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracksWebsite: http://nickbracks.comEmail: contact@nickbracks.comConnect with Will:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willdobud/Book: https://www.kidsthesedaysbook.com/will-dobud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Skinny is in, and it doesn't help when the drugs that help us get there are set to get cheaper.Whether it's Ozempic or Wegovy, the cost of shrinking doesn't end with what you pay at the pharmacy. It bleeds into your everyday interactions - both with others and by yourself. And unless your results are being guided by a dietician or medical provider, who's to say how sustainable pay-as-you-go weight-loss actually is?Host Maria Kestane speaks to writer Brianne Cail to unpack her journey using weight-loss drugs, and the give-and-take at the cost of her wellbeing thanks to the cost of drugs. The two also discuss what safeguards Health Canada could implement to help patients move through prescribed weight-loss and weight management. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

A Husky narrates a compassionate, humorous, and perceptive account of living with a human who has obsessive‑compulsive personality disorder traits. Through keen canine observation, the Husky contrasts natural dog instincts—flexibility, presence, connection—with the rigid routines, perfectionism, rationalization, and emotional struggles of the human world. The story explores themes of routine, control, relationships, emotional expression, and the possibility of change. Ultimately, the dog encourages humans to keep perspective, let go more easily, and remember what truly matters: connection, simplicity, and a few good belly scratches.

With low commodity prices and constricted global markets, farmers are under a lot of stress. John Shutske, Professor and Extension Specialist: Safety Engineering & Agricultural Health, UW-Madison says it's important to remember your mental health resources. He tells Kiley Allan that high levels of stress are being driven by chaotic trade policies and market unknowns, compounded by a "work harder" agricultural stigma that often prevents people from seeking help. Waking up in the early morning with racing thoughts is the primary red flag that professional medical intervention is needed. He explains that stress-induced cortisol affects the brain's frontal lobe, leading to poor communication and childish behavior, which can result in a vicious cycle of bad business decisions.Wisconsin could hit the 60's today - not what you'd expect on February 16th. Stu Muck says this balmy, mild weather will be the story for most of the week. Farmers got an early Valentines present on Friday when Glenn "GT" Thompson announced the release of the 2026 Farm Bill. He's got it on a fast track, with mark up scheduled for February 23rd. Pam Jahnke visit with Perry Aasness, vice president of legislative affairs for Compeer Financial on what this version contains. Some of the highlights include "fixing" Proposition 12, addressing farm labor needs and programs supporting them, plus creating new partnerships that can help rural infrastructure including things like child care. Junie Kierce is the state champion of the 2nd annual WI Auctioneering challenge. She says she only knew about auctioneering after watching shows like "Storage Wars". Now, she's completed a mentorship with auctioneer, Jenny Gehl, and has become engaged in the profession. Wisconsin dairy farmers are bringing the farm to the classroom with the launch of the Care for the Land Escape Room, a digital, game-based learning experience for high school students. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board member Gary Kohn joins Stephanie Hoff to discuss how this turnkey resource allows students to explore regional sustainability practices across four different Wisconsin farms. Launching Feb. 27, this interactive project uses modern technology to help the next generation connect with the science and heart behind local dairy production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this week’s First $1,000 segment, we hear from a woman who makes and sells essential oils. By customizing her product line and building relationships at a local farmers market, the business now provides half of her income. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

Dating apps and websites are booming right now as people look for ways to leverage to find love or even just companionship. Liesel Sharabi of Arizona State University compiled a meta-analysis of a huge number of studies about the connection between online dating and mental health and the results? Kind of bad news. People who use the apps compulsively, swiping all day long, are much more likely to be depressed and anxious. But were they depressed because they used the apps or did the use the apps because they were depressed? We'll get into that, plus the terrifying imminent AI dating revolution.Then we talk to Dr. Sarah Jerstad, the Clinical Director of Psychological Services at Children's Minnesota about what kids are going through amid the ICE presence, what the short and long term effects of this activity have been and will be, and how parents and other adults can best help them.Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum Fun.Check out our I'm Glad You're Here and Depresh Mode merchandise at the brand new merch website MaxFunStore.com!Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org.Depresh Mode is on BlueSky, Instagram, Substack, and you can join our Preshies Facebook group. Help is available right away.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALKCrisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines

What happens when your greatest strengths—your empathy, your willingness to self-reflect, your sensitivity—become the very tools someone uses to convince you everything is your fault? In this crossover episode with therapist Angela De Hoyos, ALC, Tony explores why validation feels like survival when you were raised in an emotionally unpredictable home. You learned that love could vanish without warning—so you became hypervigilant, endlessly working to secure connection that was never yours to earn. Now you may find yourself starving for validation from the one person who can't hold it steadily. You can learn more about Angela by visiting her website https://www.findingbalancecounseling.com/ and subscribe to her podcast “Finding Balance with Mental Health and Spirituality” here https://www.findingbalancecounseling.com/podcast EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Understand the origins of validation: why we learn we exist through others' responses—and how that wiring gets exploited Discover why "pathologically kind" people attract emotionally immature partners—and keep trying harder when it doesn't work Recognize the trap of "if it's my fault, I can fix it"—and why that belief keeps you chasing validation instead of building self-trust Learn the crucial difference between validation and agreement—you can acknowledge someone's experience without abandoning your own Build a 90% solid sense of self so you stop outsourcing your worth to people who use it against you 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:25 Guest Introduction: Angela de Hoyos 03:16 The Magnetic Marriage Course Pitch 06:20 Understanding Validation and Emotional Immaturity 08:15 Therapeutic Insights and Parenting Dynamics 20:46 The Concept of Co-Regulation 28:40 Exploring the Concept of Existence and Value 29:05 The Story of Jill: Unpredictable Childhood 30:33 Understanding Validation and Recognition 33:50 The Role of Self-Validation 40:59 Spiritual Perspectives on Validation 51:25 Final Thoughts and Reflections Get on the waitlist today for Tony's upcoming Magnetic Marriage live course! Head to https://tonyoverbay.com/magnetic If you are interested in joining Tony's private Facebook group for women in narcissistic or emotionally immature relationships of any type, please reach out to him at contact@tonyoverbay.com or through the form on the website, HTTP://www.tonyoverbay.com If you are a man interested in joining Tony's "Emotional Architects" group to learn how to better navigate your relationship with a narcissistic or emotionally immature partner or learn how to become more emotionally mature yourself, please reach out to Tony at contact@tonyoverbay.com or through the form on the website, HTTP:www.tonyoverbay.com

Sarah and Whitney explore how childhood patterns—like peacekeeping or fearing conflict—can fuel adult anxiety, especially around communication. They break down why delayed texts or unclear responses trigger worst-case thinking and share simple, effective tools to stop spirals, calm your nervous system, and stay grounded in relationships. A relatable, reassuring episode for anyone who's ever overthought a message or worried they did something wrong.

Charlotte Flair (born Ashley Fliehr) is a 14x WWE Champion and one of the most decorated female wrestlers in professional wrestling history. Today on the show we discuss how to create a powerful alter ego to become the person you aspire to be, the disconnect between confidence in performance and insecurity in real life, and why imposter syndrome often intensifies as success grows. We break down what it takes to push through fear after a career-threatening injury, why showing up consistently matters more than feeling ready, and how fitness, routine, and disciplined self-care become anchors for mental health and long-term resilience and much more. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you've consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Been on keto but not seeing the mental clarity you expected? Book a free call with Robert Sikes: ketobodybuilding.com/callDave Schmitz was told he'd be on psychiatric meds for life. Bipolar diagnosis in his 30s, five years of feeling emotionally numb on Lamictal. Then he went full carnivore. One to two pounds of ground beef daily. Six months later, he forgot to take his medication and felt fine. On this episode of Savage Perspective Podcast, Dave shares how strict carnivore eating and a shift in gratitude helped him ditch the pills his psychiatrist said he'd need until the grave. He also runs a keto restaurant on Route 66, homeschools seven kids, and has some thoughts on why Americans can't handle bread anymore. If you're weighing keto vs carnivore for brain health, this one hits different.Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - Introduction and Connection Through F-Bomb3:45 - How Keto Keto Carnivore Restaurant Started8:20 - What Is an Episode of Bipolar Disorder?12:15 - Why I Was Prescribed Lamotrigin for Life16:30 - How My Son's Food Restrictions Changed Everything21:00 - Why I Decided to Try Full Carnivore24:45 - Taking Fenbendazole and Forgetting My Medication29:20 - Could Parasites Cause Mental Health Issues?33:10 - Heavy Metals, Mercury Fillings, and Brain Inflammation37:45 - How Colloidal Gold May Have Helped41:30 - Mental Health and High Fat Diets Connection45:15 - Running a Restaurant with 7 Kids49:00 - What Homeschooling 7 Children Actually Looks Like52:45 - Why Europeans Can't Eat American Bread56:20 - How Gratitude Started My Healing Journey1:00:15 - Sticking to Carnivore Without Being Dogmatic1:04:30 - Training Your Brain to Say No

In this episode, Dr. K is joined by Qigong Master Lee Holden to explore how ancient energy practices can be used to treat modern mental health struggles like burnout, anxiety, and distraction,. They bridge the gap between Eastern concepts of "Chi" and Western medical science, debating whether "aliveness" is a mystical force or simply advanced physiology and bio-electricity,,,. What to expect in this episode: • The Power-Up Sequence: A guided five-minute practice designed to clear stagnant energy and provide an immediate boost for those feeling sluggish or physically stuck after sitting too long,,. • Building Emotional Immunity: Dr. K and Lee discuss "heart chi deficiency" and demonstrate a routine to protect sensitive individuals from absorbing the stress and negativity of the world around them,,. • The Earth Center for Focus: A deep dive into "student syndrome" and how to use grounding movements to overcome brain fog, rumination, and the constant pull of digital distractions,,,. • The Science of Sleep: An analysis of why it takes significant energy to fall asleep and how balancing your internal "Yin and Yang" throughout the day determines the quality of your rest,,,. • Systemic Fixes vs. Behavioral Change: A candid discussion on why modern institutions—from schools to big pharma—often reward quick-fix results like grades or medication over the deeper, more effective path of learning and habit change.HG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Paterno is a dynamic force, a leadership coach, change-maker, and author who is boldly redefining what legacy truly means. From the electrifying sidelines of Penn State to the challenging front lines of public service, he inspires leaders to act with unwavering courage, solid character, and genuine conviction. A true visionary, his insights cut through the noise, challenging conventional wisdom and sparking vital conversations nationwide about integrity, impact, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.Takeaways:The Lawlessness of College Football: College football currently operates without true governance, driven by reactions to legal rulings and a lack of unified leadership, creating significant instability and pressure.The True Pressure of Leadership: Real pressure in leadership comes from the constant demands, ethical dilemmas, and the 24/7 nature of the role, often leading to mental health challenges for both leaders and those they guide.The Enduring Power of Values: Values are crucial anchors that provide stability during adversity and prevent leaders from losing their way during success, serving as an internal compass for integrity and purpose.Sound Bytes: "There's two types of people in the world. There's problem people and solution people.""Being a leader is not simply lying and never admitting you're wrong. Some of the greatest leaders are people who listen, who admit faults, and then correct them. And those things have all been lost.""No matter how high or low my estimation in the eyes of the world, my conscience is clear. And that's more important than anything." Connect & Discover Jay:Website: jayvpaterno.comFacebook: @jaypaternoforpaX: @JayPaternoLinkedIn: @jaypaternoInstagram: @jayvpaternoYouTube: @nittanygameweek4442Book: Blitzed! The All-Out Pressure of College Football's New Era

When someone says, “Everyone would be better off without me,” it sounds selfless — but what if it's a distortion built on the wrong currency of worth? In this episode, we unpack the hidden assumptions behind that belief, from perceived burdensomeness to shame, control, and the quiet fear of being irredeemable.Why “better” is often measured by productivity, not meaningHow depression turns imagination into certaintyThe difference between removal and redemptionThrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your own path, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey.If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help:In the US: Crisis Text Line: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or 988The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386Outside the US:International Association for Suicide Prevention lists a number of suicide hotlines by country. Click here to find them.

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[REBROADCAST FROM September 10, 2025] The new film "Twinless" tells the story of men who become friends after meeting in a support group for people who have lost their twin siblings. Actor Dylan O'Brien and writer, director, and star James Sweeney discuss the film, which was a nominee at this year's Independent Spirit Awards.  

Send a textIn this powerful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Amy McKiernan, an authority on overcoming sexual assault and the author of *More Than a Survivor: Eight Keys to Overcoming Sexual Assault and Finding a Path to Living a Fulfilled Life*. Amy shares her deeply personal journey, beginning with her traumatic experiences from a young age and the struggles that followed. She opens up about the darkness she faced and the path to healing that led her to write her book, which serves as a beacon of hope for survivors. Amy discusses the eight keys to healing that she outlines in her book, emphasizing the importance of choice and the power of support systems. This episode is not only a testament to resilience but also provides actionable insights for anyone navigating the aftermath of trauma. Tune in to hear Amy's inspiring message and learn how to reclaim your life and find fulfillment once again. Discover more about Amy's work at amymckiernan.com, and don't miss the chance to connect with her on social media for ongoing support and inspiration.Want to be a guest on Living the Dream with Curveball? Send Curtis Jackson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628631536976x919760049303001600Support the show

What's going on family, welcome back to SAUNAIE.Last week we talked about consistency.Showing up when motivation is gone.Building systems.Staying disciplined.But here's what happens next — and nobody prepares you for this part:When you start changing…Your environment doesn't always change with you.Your habits shift.Your mindset shifts.Your priorities shift.And suddenly…You feel alone.So today we're talking about something a lot of Black men experience but rarely say out loud:Loneliness while leveling up.Because growth is powerful…But it can also feel isolating.

Welcome back to Dial Emma! Each week, I'll be answering your dilemmas with honesty, empathy, and a few therapeutic truth bombs to help you make sense of life's stickiest moments. If you've ever wished you had a therapist in your back pocket, Dial Emma is here to help.In this week's episode, Dr. Claire Plumbly, a clinical psychologist, EMDR consultant and author, joins me to explore the complexities of burnout, a subject that she specialises in alongside PTSD, anxiety, and trauma-informed wellbeing.We respond to a listener who is struggling with the constant connectivity of modern life and work, discussing our physical and emotional responses to stress, the importance of understanding the autonomic nervous system, and the practical strategies we can implement to manage energy and set boundaries.We also talk about the need for self-compassion, the role of personal values in shaping identity, and how creating cues of safety can facilitate relaxation and help us transition more smoothly into rest time.If you have a dilemma for Emma, please fill out this form.Find Claire on social media here.Access her free resource, the 5-step PARKS Method for switching off, here.---Dial Emma is hosted by Emma Reed Turrell, produced by Lauren Brook.---Social media:Emma Reed Turrell @emmareedturrellDial Emma @dialemmapodcastEmail: contact@dial-emma.uk

Missouri's mental health jail backlog is worsening. Over 500 people are currently waiting for court-ordered mental health services that would allow their criminal cases to move forward. Three years ago, the waitlist numbered around 200. Many have not been convicted of a crime but still languish in jails for months or even years. Missouri Independent Reporter Steph Quinn shares her insights from her reporting and a recent legislative hearing on the “crisis” of Missouri's mental health backlog. Annie Legomsky, director of client advocacy for the Missouri public defender's office, takes us behind the scenes of the ongoing struggle to address the mental health backlog.

Dr. Chloe Carmichael is a psychologist and best selling author of "Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety. " This week she joins The Work of Being Human to discuss her new book -- "Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use it Fearlessly." We dive into topics that matter today: What constitutes free speech and what does not. Why free speech is not only essential for individual mental health but for a mentally thriving community. Practical lessons on how we can improve our communication and listening skills. This week is not to be missed if you need validation or affirmation that your voice matters. Simply because it's yours.Buy "Can I Say That?" https://www.amazon.com/Can-Say-That-Matters-Fearlessly/dp/151078490X?crid=166QIZZQTY60B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.995VBdQCkilutA-gOCY_FSvZBcouBrMtNMiQbAIbKQfGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.C76UKBgvEHn1D9b6xWwvRvaD6myRTxO9ksoEx6xj6K8&dib_tag=se&keywords=carmichael+can+i+say+that&qid=1743424788&s=books&sprefix=carmichael+can+i+say+that%2Cstripbooks%2C105&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=ivba-20&linkId=d70a784201ad5aff3e5e7638b8b6b095&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlLearn more about Chloe https://www.drchloe.com/

Today I sit down with my friend Anita Bartholomew, a magazine journalist and author, to discuss her new book Sacrificial Lambs: Liberal Reporter Exposes How the Progressive Left Harms Children in the Name of Gender Ideology. This is Anita's second appearance on the show, and this time she walks us through the findings of her thorough investigation into how gender ideology functions as a predatory movement targeting today's youth.We dig into the disturbing reality of what's being taught in K-12 public schools under the banner of "comprehensive sexuality education" — from second-grade anatomy lessons designed around queer theory to explicitly sexual library books being promoted to middle schoolers. Anita reads excerpts from books like "All Boys Aren't Blue," "Beyond Magenta," and "Gender Queer" that are sitting on school library shelves, and we explore how this curriculum systematically breaks down children's natural psychological boundaries.We also examine the mainstream media's role in propping up the gender ideology narrative, looking at how outlets like the New York Times dismissed the Cass Report and continue to misrepresent reality. I share my perspective as a psychotherapist on how premature exposure to sexual content can confuse children's developing sense of sexuality and identity. We discuss what parents can do to protect their kids, why pressuring media for accurate reporting may be the most powerful long-term strategy, and why Anita believes the evidence overwhelmingly shows that there is no such thing as a "trans kid." Follow her on X @AnitaBart.Anita Bartholomew's SubstackAnitabartholomew.com[00:00:00] Start[00:04:17] Why Anita Wrote Sacrificial Lambs[00:06:22] What K-12 Schools Are Teaching Children[00:12:15] Queer Theory Origins and Gayle Rubin[00:14:44] Pornographic Books in School Libraries[00:21:39] Academics Calling Children Sexual Beings[00:24:53] Psychological Harm of Premature Sexual Content[00:32:26] Comprehensive Sex Ed as Indoctrination[00:35:04] How Media Indoctrinated Adults First[00:37:46] NYT, Vox, and AP Headlines Exposed[00:44:33] Sunk Cost, Money, and Who Pulls the Strings[00:54:16] Advice for Parents in Captured Schools[00:59:15] A Letter Writing Campaign for Change[01:05:15] What Else Is in the Book[01:12:00] Families Torn Apart by Gender IdeologyROGD REPAIR Course + Community gives concerned parents instant access to over 120 lessons providing the psychological insights and communication tools you need to get through to your kid. Now featuring 24/7 personalized AI support implementing the tools with RepairBot! Use code SOMETHERAPIST2026 to take 50% off your first month.PODCOURSES: use code SOMETHERAPIST at LisaMustard.com/PodCoursesTALK TO ME: book a meeting.PRODUCTION: Looking for your own podcast producer? Visit PodsByNick.com and mention my podcast for 20% off your initial services.SUPPORT THE SHOW: subscribe, like, comment, & share or donate.Watch NO WAY BACK: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Care. Use code SOMETHERAPIST to take 20% off your order.MUSIC: Thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude & permission. ALL OTHER LINKS HERE. To support this show, please leave a rating & review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe, like, comment & share via my YouTube channel. Or recommend this to a friend!Learn more about Do No Harm.Take $200 off your EightSleep Pod Pro Cover with code SOMETHERAPIST at EightSleep.com.Take 20% off all superfood beverages with code SOMETHERAPIST at Organifi.Check out my shop for book recommendations + wellness products.Show notes & transcript provided with the help of SwellAI.Special thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our theme song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude and permission.Watch NO WAY BACK: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Care (our medical ethics documentary, formerly known as Affirmation Generation). Stream the film or purchase a DVD. Use code SOMETHERAPIST to take 20% off your order. Follow us on X @2022affirmation or Instagram at @affirmationgeneration.Have a question for me? Looking to go deeper and discuss these ideas with other listeners? Join my Locals community! Members get to ask questions I will respond to in exclusive, members-only livestreams, post questions for upcoming guests to answer, plus other perks TBD. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send a textHow specialist education can help you to meet every client's needs Anika Wilding from the Hair Hive & hair loss clinic has been in the hair industry since leaving school. She is a specialist in vivid coloursAnika also offers various hair loss solutions, including hair extensions, hair integration systems, customised pieces & Scalp micropigmentation.We discuss her further training in phlebotomy & IV nutrition so that she is able to offer vitamin injections, and possibly PRP in the future. She shares why it is important to be able to offer these services safely & utilising measurable data to back it up.Anika has now also began to study trichology so that she can expand her knowledge and be able to help more of her community.She highlights the importance of training with the right providers, and finding courses that meet your needs to be able to work safely & ethically.Connect with Anika:InstagramFacebookWebsite Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the showConnect with Hair therapy: Facebook Instagram Twitter Clubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

Kyle Kessler is the executive director of the Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas, an organization that advocates for the 25 community mental health centers across the state. In this week's episode of “Registered,” we speak with Kessler about what he calls an “unwavering mission” to improve mental health outcomes for Kansans. Two years ago, Kansas was ranked dead last for mental health care and access to services. What changed, and what work does Kessler feel is still needed? What role do community mental health centers play in our community now, and what does their future look like? Here's our conversation. Thanks for listening!

Ever catch your mind replaying a cringe moment on loop? We take you inside that spiral and show how mindfulness breaks the pattern—not by arguing with thoughts, but by starving the loop of fuel and returning attention to the raw, steadying details of the present moment. Instead of wrestling with the inner critic, we practice kind curiosity and let the body lead the way back to clarity.Across this focused, guided session, we map the hallmarks of rumination—repetition without resolution, shrinking perspective, and rising tension—and explain why the brain confuses looping with problem solving. Then we offer a step‑by‑step reset that anyone can try on a commute, in bed, or during a stressful workday: feel gravity where your body meets the chair or floor, listen for the rhythm of sound without chasing its source, open to the colors and light in your field of view, and notice texture and temperature on the skin. As attention reconnects with the senses, muscles soften, breath evens, and new angles on the same situation emerge.You'll hear how this shift reduces the power of harsh self‑talk and creates conditions for wiser choices—like making an apology, adjusting a plan, or simply letting go. The aim isn't to silence the mind forever; it's to relate to thoughts differently, with gentleness and precision, so they lose their grip. If you've felt stuck in overthinking, this practice offers a grounded path out of the loop and back into the world right in front of you.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with someone who overthinks, and leave a quick review with one insight you're taking into your week. Your notes help others find practical mindfulness when they need it most.Support the showCertify To Teach Mindfulness: Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings Conversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change If you're interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday life Trauma-sensitive and compassion-based practices Teaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative way Deepening your own practice while supporting others …you're in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com.

In this episode of It's Going to Be Okay!, Nicky Asher-Bowling explores Acts chapter 2 and how the coming of the Holy Spirit empowers believers to overcome anxiety, depression, and fear.Peter didn't become bold because he felt confident — he became bold because he was filled with power.We discuss:• How Acts 2 applies to mental health• What the National Institute of Mental Health says about anxiety and depression• Why the Holy Spirit anchors — not erases — your personality• How to stop letting fear rule your life• The difference between confidence and spiritual empowermentIf you've ever waited to “feel better” before stepping forward, this episode will challenge and encourage you.The wind didn't create chaos.It created clarity.And it still does.Contact me at nickyasherbowlingcoaching@gmail.comReferences:⁠Tyler Staton's book: The Famialiar Stranger⁠⁠https://a.co/d/02dDZxpC⁠Diana Kokku ⁠https://www.biblestudy.co/bible-study-co⁠

In this episode of It's Going to Be Okay!, Nicky Asher-Bowling explores Acts chapter 2 and how the coming of the Holy Spirit empowers believers to overcome anxiety, depression, and fear.Peter didn't become bold because he felt confident — he became bold because he was filled with power.We discuss:• How Acts 2 applies to mental health• What the National Institute of Mental Health says about anxiety and depression• Why the Holy Spirit anchors — not erases — your personality• How to stop letting fear rule your life• The difference between confidence and spiritual empowermentIf you've ever waited to “feel better” before stepping forward, this episode will challenge and encourage you.The wind didn't create chaos.It created clarity.And it still does.Reach out to me via email nickyasherbowlingcoaching@gmail.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@nickyasherbowlingTyler Staton's book: The Famialiar Strangerhttps://a.co/d/02dDZxpCDiana Kokku https://www.biblestudy.co/bible-study-co

What happens when you get everything you thought you wanted and still feel empty?Tychon Carter won Big Brother Canada, gained fame and followers overnight, and felt completely lost. The success arrived before he was ready for it. The external validation didn't fill the internal void.In this conversation, we dig into the gap between looking successful and actually feeling whole. Tychon walks through his journey from urban planner to reality TV winner to performance coach, and the hard lessons about self-worth that came with it.We explore the masks we wear in professional spaces, the cost of performative confidence we don't feel, and why so many high-achievers feel stuck despite checking all the boxes. Tychon's "Start With You" framework breaks down three critical areas most of us keep out of balance: Power (accessing your authentic self) Play (creating and enjoying life beyond work) and Peace (finding internal harmony)The conversation gets real about mental health, the isolation trap of self-reliance, and why giving to community might be more rewarding than the endless pursuit of more.Mentioned Johann Hari, Lost Connections On prescribing community work to treat depression More on Adam Grant and Jane Dutton's study of contribution journalsMore about Tycoon Carterhttps://www.tychoncarter.com/

The VA released it's annual veteran suicide rate, which has dropped, but only by a small margin. To help us figure out how we can reduce the numbers of veteran suicides is Dr. David Leicken, the former chief of staff for mental health at Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center.  If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at: (988). 

In this episode, I'm answering your questions — the real ones. The ones you sent me quietly on Instagram. The ones that sit heavy in your chest at 2am. We're talking about: – Have I actually found joy again… without constantly thinking my baby should be here? – How to handle not getting grace from the people around us – What to do when you feel like your body failed you – Navigating strained relationships after stillbirth – Trying to conceive again (TTC) and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it – Regrets about hospital decisions and the “what ifs” that won't let go – Pregnancy after loss (PAL) and living in two realities at once – The anger that comes with feeling like you have to “start over” Nothing is off limits here. I share what this has looked like in my own life — the messy middle, the guilt, the growth, the perspective shifts that took years to land. I don't offer perfect answers, because there aren't any. But I do offer honesty. If you've ever wondered whether joy is allowed… If you've wrestled with resentment toward your body… If your relationships changed and you don't recognize them anymore… If you're TTC again while terrified… This episode is for you. You're not dramatic. You're not broken. You're grieving. And I'm right here with you. ❤️‍

LESSON 47God Is The Strength In Which I Trust.If you are trusting in your own strength, you have every reason to be apprehensive, anxious and fearful. What can you predict or control? What is there in you that can be counted on? What would give you the ability to be aware of all the facets of any problem, and to resolve them in such a way that only good can come of it? What is there in you that gives you the recognition of the right solution, and the guarantee that it will be accomplished?Of yourself you can do none of these things. To believe that you can is to put your trust where trust is unwarranted, and to justify fear, anxiety, depression, anger and sorrow. Who can put his faith in weakness and feel safe? Yet who can put his faith in strength and feel weak?God is your safety in every circumstance. His Voice speaks for Him in all situations and in every aspect of all situations, telling you exactly what to do to call upon His strength and His protection. There are no exceptions because God has no exceptions. And the Voice Which speaks for Him thinks as He does.Today we will try to reach past your own weakness to the Source of real strength. Four five-minute practice periods are necessary today, and longer and more frequent ones are urged. Close your eyes and begin, as usual, by repeating the idea for the day. Then spend a minute or two in searching for situations in your life which you have invested with fear, dismissing each one by telling yourself:God is the strength in which I trust.Now try to slip past all concerns related to your own sense of inadequacy. It is obvious that any situation that causes you concern is associated with feelings of inadequacy, for otherwise you would believe that you could deal with the situation successfully. It is not by trusting yourself that you will gain confidence. But the strength of God in you is successful in all things.The recognition of your own frailty is a necessary step in the correction of your errors, but it is hardly a sufficient one in giving you the confidence which you need, and to which you are entitled. You must also gain an awareness that confidence in your real strength is fully justified in every respect and in all circumstances.In the latter phase of the practice period, try to reach down into your mind to a place of real safety. You will recognize that you have reached it if you feel a sense of deep peace, however briefly. Let go all the trivial things that churn and bubble on the surface of your mind, and reach down and below them to the Kingdom of Heaven. There is a place in you where there is perfect peace. There is a place in you where nothing is impossible. There is a place in you where the strength of God abides.During the day, repeat the idea often. Use it as your answer to any disturbance. Remember that peace is your right, because you are giving your trust to the strength of God.- Jesus Christ in ACIM

1-Body Image 2-Trust: 1-Are you ashamed of your body shape? 2-I don't trust my girlfriend who is starting college. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).

Send a textIn this episode of Letters to the Sky, Stephan and Adam speak with Dave Biggs, a UK-based nondual teacher whose path grew out of a highly controlled religious upbringing, childhood trauma, and years of anxiety, panic disorder, addiction, and a bipolar diagnosis. Drawing on his experience supporting others in distress through the NHS and Samaritans, Dave explores why awakening can become a subtle escape when intense suffering makes the idea of “no self” feel like a final hope—and how that denial eventually crashes.Together, they unpack the overlooked work of post-awakening integration: the way emotions can become more raw and intense when resistance falls away, why kindness and gentleness still matter, and how labeling and story-making can trap sensations instead of letting them move through. Dave describes an “absolute” ground of unconditioned awareness as a stabilizing landing pad—like a starter before the main course—that makes it possible to face trauma without bypassing the human experience. The conversation closes with Dave sharing brief details of his childhood split between Jehovah's Witness fear and his father's atheism, his long search to disprove a malicious God, and the eventual recognition of an unconditionally loving presence, along with ways to connect with him at dualitydetox.com.00:00 Welcome 01:00 How They Met Dave: Voice Memos, Nonduality Groups & Shared Language02:07 Dave's Background: Trauma, Mental Health, and Teaching Without Bypassing05:53 The Trap of ‘No One Here': Spiritual Bypassing, Denial, and the Crash11:54 Real Self-Realization: Ordinary, Subtle, and Noticed by the Absence of Suffering13:46 Integration Mechanics: Momentum After Awakening & the ‘Last 5%' of Work16:41 Emotions After Awakening: Anger, Grief, Tears, and Feeling It Fully19:24 Letting Emotions Move: Disney Tears, Accessibility, and Dropping the Labels22:58 The ‘Child Catcher' Metaphor: Stop Netting Feelings and Naming Them27:02 Mind's Story-Making vs Witnessing: Grasping, Aversion, and Waves Passing Through30:18 Groundlessness & Ultimate Truth: Returning to What We Are32:00 The “Landing Pad”: Unconditioned Awareness as the Base34:08 Starter vs Main Course: Letting Experience Move Through You37:02 Macbeth, Despair, and Finding the Ground Beneath the “Sound and Fury”40:32 Post-Awakening Reality Check: Emotions Don't Disappear41:49 Why the Ground Makes Healing Possible (and the Hand Analogy Explained)44:14 Healing Is Reachable: Safety, Integration, and Trauma Unraveling46:23 When Pain Becomes Identity: The MS Patient Story49:30 Dave's Lived-Experience Work & Dropping the Trauma “Performance”54:40 Dave's Childhood & Awakening Turning Point (High-Level Story)59:27 Wrap-Up: Keep Doing the Work + Where to Find DaveSupport the showCopyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky

Life Transformations with Michael Hart Aired: February 16, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an appointment with Elim Counselling Services, call 1-877-544-ELIM(3546) or email mhart@elimcounsellingministry.com. Visit elimcounsellingministry.com for more information. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️  In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona explores a simple but powerful question: are we actually making time for creativity?From putting physical limits on phone scrolling to rethinking what we do with small pockets of time, this episode is a gentle reminder that creativity doesn't need hours, perfection, or big plans. Sometimes it just needs 15 minutes.Fiona shares practical ways to reclaim those moments, reduce friction, and make space for creativity, curiosity and calm in everyday life.You'll learn:Why stopping scrolling isn't enough without replacing it intentionallyHow 15 minutes, five times a week can change how you think and feelSimple, low-effort ways to bring creativity back into your routineHow to remove friction so creative habits actually stickA grounding listen for anyone feeling time-poor, overstimulated, or disconnected from their creative self.⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️  Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:That Paper Joint collage classesGroup Coaching 2026AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

This week has quite a few astrological moments. Our first eclipse of the season happens on Tuesday the 17th. Which is also the lunar new year. For some it is the beginning point of the year. Now that we've had a month and a half, where are your goals and ambitions sitting for this year? This eclipse in Aquarius is bringing truth. Truth can be welcomed or it can expose. Use the energy to get very clear on what path you're walking this year (after the retrograde of course).

We spend more than 2 HOURS every day thinking about food: what to eat, when to eat and what we're craving next…But how often do we stop to ask, is this actually what my body needs? And more importantly, how is my diet affecting the way I feel?Professor Tim Spector is the co-founder of the ZOE health app and one of the world's leading experts in gut health. His groundbreaking research has completely transformed the way we understand food. In this Great Moment, he breaks down the powerful connection between our gut and brain, explaining how simple dietary changes can help lower levels of anxiety and depression. Listen to the full episode HERE!If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk THE CREDITS Executive Producers: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima RathboneProducer: Helen BurkeAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Jake JiSocial Media: Laura Coughlan Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entrepreneur and coach Paul Simard shares a powerful conversation about a mental health journey shaped not by dramatic breaking points, but by a slow realization that something felt missing beneath professional success and outward stability. From navigating long-term depression masked by high energy and self-criticism to confronting shame after job loss and family tension, Paul explains how therapy and men's development work helped him rethink masculinity, strength, and emotional presence. He introduces the idea of becoming “stoppable” — slowing down, embracing limits, and choosing openness — and makes the case that when men connect without competition or ego, it can transform relationships, families, and communities.