Podcasts about Metamorphosis

What happens when you stop trying to tell the polished version of your story and choose to tell the truth?For Soreya James, that choice became the foundation of Metamorphosis, a hybrid memoir shaped by her own experiences of crisis, transformation, and healing. After decades of guiding others through personal transformation, Soreya found herself becoming the student of her own life and realized that her story needed to be written.In this conversation with Danielle Hutchinson, Soreya opens up about the deeply personal experiences behind Metamorphosis and why vulnerability can make our message more relatable. She also shares how the book has grown beyond a traditional manuscript into a wider ecosystem that includes an online experience, an app, a card deck, retreats, and an eight-part TV series concept.Soreya also explains how she approaches writing differently today. Instead of focusing only on structure and formulas, she encourages writers to create space, listen inward, and trust the deeper message they want their work to carry.Key Takeaways:

Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog Games gather reputations for a variety of reasons, but one of the most unique among those are the games that are so hard to purchase that above all, they have a reputation for being expensive. Panzer Dragoon Saga (Team Andromeda, Sega, 1998) is one of the top examples of that phenomenon nowadays, after only tens of thousands of English-language copies were pressed, Team Andromeda was shuttered quickly after the game's release and Sega now claims to have lost the source code. All of this may leave you wondering...what is Panzer Dragoon Saga like as a game? I was certainly left wondering that, and Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover was up for the task of discussing the game behind the massive price tag. As always, no spoilers for a while- enjoy! Guest info: Chris Coplien (he/him) Check out Retro Hangover https://linktr.ee/retrohangover Follow on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/retrohangover.bsky.social TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Start 0:24 Introductions 5:13 Our Histories with Panzer Dragoon Saga 13:16 Top-Level Thoughts 20:41 Story Setup and Worldbuilding 28:16 Pacing and Storytelling 33:41 Visual Presentation 39:04 Music 43:05 Combat 1:07:41 Exploration and Side Quests 1:16:37 Who Should Play? 1:20:12 Retro Hangover Podcast 1:24:40 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous 1:26:37 Spoilers- Setting the Stage 1:42:26 Spoilers- Some Big Themes 1:51:53 Spoilers- A Philosophical Dilemma 1:59:16 Spoilers- Uncovering a Very Familiar Trope 2:17:28 Spoilers- Revisiting the Dilemma and Ending Music used in the episode is credited to Saori Kobayashi and Mariko Nanba. Tracks used: Behold the Precious Wings, A Premonition of War, Metamorphosis 1, Atolm Dragon, Rest, Area 3 Background, Wandering, Breath of Life Panzer Dragoon Story and Lore Walkthrough https://youtu.be/BVc7QxiAO1k Max Derrat's Development History Video: https://youtu.be/sIqM80qEY8s Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

Today's storyteller brings us into the quiet, exacting world of tiny things — and what it means to build something beautiful when the larger story of your life has gone completely out of your control. This is a piece about chemo brain and lost words, about a miniature garden assembled with tweezers and a glue gun while a wound vac churned beside her, about what happens when you can no longer offer the people you love the story they want to hear. This conversation explores chemo brain, finding comfort in small things, friendship, uncertainty, redefining health and wholeness, resistance, creativity, finding your own cancer story, and how cancer changes your perspective on life and the future.More about Lorie: https://www.instagram.com/lkolak/More about Temple of Kinship: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdlycKqkdUf/https://www.templeofkinship.orgMore about Paxman Cooling: https://coldcap.com/https://www.instagram.com/scalpcooling/Buy the Metamorphosis issue: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/meta25Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shopBuy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today's Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Get the free Wildfire “Hot Flashes” email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletterLearn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/freeMore about Wildfire Journal: https://www.wildfirecommunity.orghttps://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunityInformation on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Journal: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/submissions

This metamorphosis that we're designed for causes an overarching attitude adjustment that is rooted in high Christology. To have the mind of Christ is to in essence manifest an attitude that is likened unto not just doing the right thing for the rights sake - but doing the right thing because that's what is in our hearts to do!   The Homestead Mobile - September 11th, 2026

Yes, Yahweh will give what is good,    and our land will yield its increase.- Psalm 85:12  Links and Timestamps: 00:25 – Scripture Reading; 01:59  – Introduction – Turning 40 Soon and Two Adult Sons; 15:37 – Commentary on Psalm 85; 44:29 - Commentary on “Train” by TALK; 1:02:07 - Arthur Brooks on PBD—Mid-Life, Mentoring, and Metamorphosis; 1:21:50 - Good to Great by Jim Collins; 1:37:01 - The Culture Map by Erin Meyer; 2:17:41 - Three resulting paradoxes and a Conclusion: Formation cannot stop at self-understanding. How do I wisely deploy these three paradoxes that have been formed in me?o   I am highly explicit, but highly contextualabout relationships.o   I am low in status-deference, but relativelyhigh in respect for legitimate authority.o   I am peace-seeking, but highly confrontationalwhen I believe principle or duty has been implicated.

Sermon Date: 9-20-2026 Location: City Life Church, Grand Rapids, MI

"Metamorphosis or The Golden Ass" by Lucius Apuleius is a timeless tale that explores themes of transformation, identity, and the quest for enlightenment through the misadventures of a man turned into a donkey. This fascinating narrative delves into the complexities of human experience, blending humor with profound philosophical insights. Its enduring appeal lies in its rich storytelling and the universal quest for understanding oneself and the world. As listeners navigate the protagonist's journey, they are invited to reflect on their own transformations and the deeper meanings of existence, making this audiobook a compelling exploration of life's mysteries that resonates even today.

Piccarda has confessed to her more humble place in the heavens. Our pilgrim Dante then wants to know if she wants more.Her answer leads her to an apotheosis of the will. Everything in the universe is in harmony; all dissonances are put aside.It also leads her to a similar spot that Francesca comes to in INFERNO V: a riff off a quotation from St. Augustine's CONFESSIONS.Join me, Mark Scarbrough, as Piccarda offers her answer to a central question in COMEDY: How does the universe reconcile its differences?Here are the segments for this episode of WALKING WITH DANTE:[01:04] My English translation of PARADISO, Canto III, Lines 58 - 87. If you'd like to read along or continue the conversation with me through a dropped comment, please find the entry for this episode on my website, markscarbrough.com.[03:35] Dante's position in this passage: (1) the pilgrim's smaller question gets a bigger, cosmological answer; and (2) the poet's desire for a greater position may lie under the pilgrim's question.[08:39] Movement in the passage: (1) from not knowing to living the best life, (2) from individuality to unity, and (3) from created to creator.[15:41] Metamorphosis in the passage: (1) their aspects, (2) Piccarda's desire, (3) their wills, and (4) possibly God's.[20:57] Piccarda's use of Latin: the sweet new style gets elevated.[23:49] Francesca and Piccarda: Augustine's students![28:11] Rereading the passage: PARADISO, Canto III, lines 58 - 87.

Today's storyteller recalls a particular grief of being edited out of your own life. Of watching the early years of motherhood blur and vanish under the weight of an aggressive diagnosis — and the slow, tender reckoning that comes years later, when the life you fought for is finally, undeniably yours again. But more than anything, it's a story about proof. The kind you find not in memory, but in the unexpected places you least expect it. This conversation explores the lasting impact of cancer on motherhood, identity, and healing. It touches on the isolation of treatment, reclaiming connection with family, redefining life after cancer, quiet wellness, creativity, writing, and community.More about Adrienne:https://www.instagram.com/adriennehollandhubbard/https://substack.com/@adriennehollandhubbardMore about StyleEsteem:https://styleesteem.com/https://www.instagram.com/styleesteem/Buy the Metamorphosis issue: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/meta25Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shopBuy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today's Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Get the free Wildfire “Hot Flashes” email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletterLearn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/freeMore about Wildfire Journal: https://www.wildfirecommunity.orghttps://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunityInformation on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Journal: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/submissions

Send us Fan MailIn S7 E 5 I am delighted to welcome Dr Andrew Tagg to continue our theme of communication and expand or thinking and doing in presenting. Andrew is an emergency physician with a special interest in paediatrics, and one of the co-founders of the website Don't Forget The Bubbles. He wears many hats with a portfolio career that spans clinical medicine, workforce wellbeing leadership, education and research and as faculty for the DFTB international conference and globally renowned paediatric education platform. Andrew  spends much of his time thinking, and now writing, about the art and practice of effective  communication in medicine and healthcare. In this conversation we dive deeper into his most recent creation Speak Human, a newsletter dedicated to this topic.We explore some of the frameworks, practical ideas and content of his newsletter and workshops. He challenges some of our ( my) pre-existing thinking and practice in this area and I left with truly practical and actionable ideas to work with.Some of my takeaways on Speaking Human and Building a Talk That Lands Start with the message -  what are the one or two things you actually want them to take away? Distil ruthlessly. No pain by PowerPoint.Use What → So What → Now What to build and test every point. Rather than “what do I want to say?” start asking “what do I want them to hear and why should they care?”Make it concrete, not abstract - a can of cola communicates a newborn's circulating blood volume better than any number doesAudiences feel your nervous system before they hear your words - manage your own state first.The Power of the Pause - silence can one of the hardest but most powerful tools a speaker hasUse AI as a tool to augment your content and make resources more accessible to your audience.    Fundamentally you are not the audience, and you're there to serve them - know what you want them to learn, feel, and take away, and make it easy for themThank you Andrew. I learned so much in this session. You can learn more from Andrew and about his work by subscribing to his Speak Human Newsletter linked below. Links and References:Speak Human newsletter: https://www.andrewjtagg.com/newsletterThe infamous Lego study: “Everything is awesome: Don't forget the Lego” — Tagg, A., Roland, D., Leo, G.S., Knight, K., Goldstein, H., Davis, T. and on behalf of Don't Forget The Bubbles (2019), J Paediatr Child Health, 55: 921-923: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jpc.14309Andrew's Emotional Contagion Talk:Don't Forget The Bubbles — “Mirror, Mirror”: https://dontforgetthebubbles.com/mirror-mirror/Access the full context from CCIM 2026 including the audio context from Andrew's workshop "Speak So People Listen"Creative Careers in Medicine 2026 — Metamorphosis: https://creativecareersinmedicine.vhx.tv/checkout/ccim-2026-metamorphosis/purchaseThe Mind Full Medic Podcast is proudly sponsored by the MBA NSW-ACT Find out more about the charitable organisation supporting doctors and their families and/ or donate today at www.mbansw.org.auDisclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care professional. Moreover views expressed here are our own and do not  necessarily reflect those of  our employers or other official organisations. 

I can't wait to share this collection with you, it's been two years in the making and finally seeing it come to life has been an absolute dream come true!!! let this collection serve as a reminder that you can experience darkness and still come out the other side beautiful

in this episode, I talk all things timelines. How to find peace within yours and stop comparing... should you put deadlines on manifestations or not?... and how to collapse timelines so much faster because of this... ♥︎ enjoy. ♥︎ 

This week, Bernie sits down with filmmaker, dancer, choreographer, and director Harriet Waghorn to discuss her creative journey. She opens up about the making of her short film Metamorphosis and how her father's aging, loss of independence, and feelings of isolation became intertwined with Franz Kafka's classic story. Harriet also reflects on her close bond with her twin sister, the role family has played in her work, and how honesty and human connection continue to shape the stories she tells.http://harrietwaghorn.comhttps://www.instagram.com/harrietwaghorn******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************

in this episode, I chat with my Metamorphosis Alumni Hailey who had a MASSIVE transformation inside Meta (my confidence program.) she has an incredible story of what it's like to truly follow your heart, your authentic desires & actually have the confidence to make all her dreams happen. she's truly created a life she's obsessed with no matter what anyone else says or thinks.  tune in & tap in to the magic of what confidence does for you and what Hailey has created

Episode Summary What if your transition isn't punishment? What if it's transformation? Romans 12:2 tells us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. But when life changes unexpectedly—through divorce, grief, career shifts, financial uncertainty, or simply an uncomfortable season of “in between”—it's easy to interpret transition as failure. In this episode of CROWNed Through Transition, Dr. Chonta Haynes challenges that perspective. Instead of simply trying to “think positive,” she teaches a biblical approach to renewing your mind and reframing your story. You'll walk through a practical process to reveal the old story, exchange the lie for truth, fix your focus, rehearse the new identity, anchor it, move on it, and expect transformation. And Dr. Chonta shares a deeply personal part of her own crown story—including the moment she physically placed a tiara on her head during a difficult season and recognized the power of seeing herself differently. The message is simple: Your transition may not be the evidence that you're falling apart. It may be the place where God is rebuilding you. What You'll Learn What Romans 12:2 teaches about renewing your mind Why positive thinking isn't the same as biblical transformation How transition can expose the stories you've been believing How to replace limiting beliefs with biblical truth Why your income can follow your identity How to use Scripture to refocus your thinking Why obedience can move you before you feel confident How prayer helps you remain steady during transition Why your breaking point can become your building point How to identify what God has already placed “in your house” How to turn renewed thinking into faith-aligned action Detailed Timestamps 00:00 — What if transition isn't punishment?Romans 12:2 introduces the central question: could God be using your transition to transform you? 00:22 — Stop treating transition like a math problemBudgets, strategies and positive thinking cannot always address what's happening at the identity level. 00:44 — Your old story can't carry your new seasonWhy transformation requires more than changing external circumstances. 01:09 — Prayer keeps you steady when everything shiftsWhy prayer becomes an anchor during uncertain seasons. 01:23 — The feeling of flying without an airplaneDr. Chonta describes what transition can feel like when there's nothing obvious to hold onto. 01:48 — Transition as metamorphosisA new way to understand what happens after life falls apart. 02:13 — Reframe, reinvent, reimagineThe three-part process behind CROWNed Through Transition. 03:00 — R: Reveal the old storyIdentify the narrative you've been rehearsing about yourself, money, success and your current season. 03:24 — Is your confidence tied to your bank account?A challenging question about identity and financial circumstances. 03:46 — Name the storyFreedom begins with honestly identifying the story you've been believing. 04:10 — E: Exchange the lie for truthReplace the interpretation that transition means punishment with God's truth. 04:35 — What does “good” actually mean?A deeper look at Romans 8:28 and the idea of God's work being beneficial rather than merely comfortable. 04:42 — When God uses unlikely things to sustain youThe story of Elijah and the ravens becomes a powerful metaphor for unexpected provision. 05:02 — What if your setback is your raven?A perspective shift for difficult seasons. 05:12 — F: Fix your focusWhy biblical transformation requires more than motivational quotes. 05:30 — Transformation isn't behavior modificationRomans 12:2 points toward an internal transformation. 05:47 — Biblical meditation fills the mind with truthA practical distinction between emptying the mind and saturating it with Scripture. 06:08 — The three-minute morning practiceSpeak it. See it. Say yes before you feel ready. 06:44 — Are you waiting to feel confident?Why obedience can come before confidence. 07:01 — Metamorphosis requires surrenderThe caterpillar doesn't become a butterfly because it feels like one. 07:36 — Episode one of CROWNed Through TransitionThe September series begins with reframing. 08:09 — R: Rehearse it until you walk itMove from intellectual understanding to embodied transformation. 08:29 — Transition is a classroomWhat if God never wastes anything? 08:47 — Dr. Chonta's crown storyA personal story from the season after her divorce. 09:02 — When the crown felt like it had fallenThe vulnerable moment behind the origin of the crown. 09:40 — The tiara that changed her postureHow physically seeing herself differently shifted her confidence. 10:29 — Your breaking point can become your building pointWhy struggling doesn't automatically mean you're failing. 10:42 — What's already in your house?The widow's oil becomes a lesson about using what God has already given you. 11:18 — Prayer in the in-betweenWhy prayer helps reframe the story. 11:58 — Fix the root, not the resultThe heart of the reframe. 12:21 — Revelation without anchoring fadesWhy transformation requires more than inspiration. 12:32 — A: Anchor the new truthWrite the vision. Make it plain. 13:07 — M: Move—put feet to your faithTake one faith-aligned action that matches your new identity. 13:39 — What does a “built Queen” do today?Turn the new story into a practical decision. 14:06 — E: Expect transformationRomans 12:2 and the role of expectation and obedience. 14:44 — Your two action stepsWrite the old story. Then write the Scripture-based truth replacing it. 15:09 — Go deeper in communityAn invitation into CROWNed by Design and the resources supporting the transition journey. 15:29 — Next episode: Why You Can't Heal AloneThe series moves from reframing to reinventing in community. 15:48 — Don't just hear the reframe—soak itA final invitation to continue the transformation beyond the episode. Books: https://chontahaynes.com/books CROWNed by Design Collective: https://chontahaynes.com/collective Connect with Dr. Chonta Haynes Book a call https://chontahaynes.com/destiny YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ChontaHaynes Instagram: https://Instagram.com/ctahaynes LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chonta-haynes Support the Mission Heart 2 Heart Truth Foundation Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UZG5B9KX59U4S

A discussion of metamorphosis - focusing on simple metamorphosis as it relates to mayflies, stoneflies, and damsel and dragonflies.  And of course rambles about the nature of change.  I hope you enjoy. 

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Some seasons ask you to become someone new. Let these affirmations work overnight, loosening the old identities you have outgrown and preparing you for a lasting renewal. Unwind now with our positive sleep affirmations podcast. Our soothing affirmations relax the mind and prepare the body for rest. Hit play, and drift into Good Sleep... Listen to more positive sleep affirmations by subscribing to the audio podcast in your favorite podcast app:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-sleep-positive-affirmations/id1704608129 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OuJvYoprqh7nPK44ZsdKE And start your morning with Optimal Living Daily! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-living-daily-mental-health-motivation/id1067688314 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hygb4nGhNhlLn4pBnN00j?si=ca60dcfd758b44b4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some seasons ask you to become someone new. Let these affirmations work overnight, loosening the old identities you have outgrown and preparing you for a lasting renewal. Unwind now with our positive sleep affirmations podcast. Our soothing affirmations relax the mind and prepare the body for rest. Hit play, and drift into Good Sleep... Listen to more positive sleep affirmations by subscribing to the audio podcast in your favorite podcast app:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-sleep-positive-affirmations/id1704608129 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OuJvYoprqh7nPK44ZsdKE And start your morning with Optimal Living Daily! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-living-daily-mental-health-motivation/id1067688314 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hygb4nGhNhlLn4pBnN00j?si=ca60dcfd758b44b4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catalina Leichner es artista plástica, restauradora y educadora. Actualmente imparte clases de pintura a personas de todas las edades y considera que el arte es una herramienta que nos permite conectar con nuestro mundo interior. Sus obras se exhiben actualmente en Melbourne en la exposición “Metamorphosis”.Escucha SBS Spanish | Australia en español:Por radio o internet todos los días a la 1:00 pm (AEST) en https://www.sbs.com.au/language/spanish/esTambién nos encuentras en Apple Podcasts, Spotify y YouTubeExplora nuestra extensa colección de podcasts en https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/collection/podcasts-in-spanishSíguenos en Facebook e Instagram

Spidey is back! August has proven to be web-tastic following the successful release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. We will share our thoughts and what it might mean for the future of the MCU. There's also a lot of places you can get even more Spider-Man. Plus, we'll share all the big Marvel news from this year's D23. Jay and Josh do way more than a spider can on Superhero Suite.

Welcome to JAIG EYES & JEDI – a podcast dedicated pretty much now to ALL STAR WARS! Join HOPE MULLINAX and CHRIS HONEYWELL as they watch to the eleventh episode of season 2 – METAMORPHOSIS! THERE WILL BE  – A NEW BAD GUY FOR CHRIS TO SLAG – LISTS OF [...]

What if following Jesus isn't about becoming a better version of yourself, but becoming something entirely new? In the final episode of this Life in the Word series, Greg and Nathan expand on Sunday's sermon, Renewing the Mind, by unpacking Paul's powerful language in Romans 12:2. The word translated "transformed" is metamorphousthe, the word behind metamorphosis. It's not cosmetic change or behavior management; it's an inside-out transformation brought about as we give ourselves to God's Word and the work of the Spirit. Greg and Nathan explore what it means to be transformed rather than conformed, how what we continually behold shapes us, and why renewing our minds ultimately leads to renewed lives. As they wrap up the series, they ask one final question: What are you beholding, and what is it making you?

It's the crossover episode every Millennial has been waiting for! We discuss bringing in the aunties from Sabrina the Teenage Witch, our memories of the sitcom, the many crossover episodes and the shows depiction of sitcoms as a never ending hell.   Other topics include Sharp Objects, Hollywood Squares, Alan Wake 2, Kafka's Metamorphosis, and the Prisoner. Episode 66 content warnings: lovecraft, witchcraft, hell, satan, death, toxic masculinity, objectification, eating disorders, cannibalism Our amazing cover art is by Senki R and you can follow them at https://cara.app/senkireignTheme song: "Spellcraft" by Geoff HarveyGeoff Harvey - PixabayFollow us on Instagram at deadendspcast and bluesky @dead-ends.bsky.socialSend your podcast or show questions to our inbox at deadendspcast@gmail.com.Find all of Emily's links here: https://linktr.ee/emilypyleFind all of Brenton's here: https://linktr.ee/brentonpyle

Arabic culture and literature hold a vastly rich classical history that continues to captivate scholars and readers worldwide. Renowned literary critic and Columbia University professor, Dr. Muhsin Al-Musawi, explores the depths of this heritage, from the global allure of the Arabian Nights to the historical dynamic of Baghdad's intellectual hubs. The discussion delves into how translation served as a window between cultures, the contested notion of an age of decay, and the brilliant prose of modern artists like Jabra Ibrahim Jabra. Reflecting on his own career of writing out of love and devotion rather than mere scholarship, Dr. Al-Musawi critiques how literary prizes can drive trendy imitation instead of a genuinely creative mind.   00:00 Introduction 01:57 The Roots of Passionate Scholarship 05:19 Baghdad's Layered Intellectual Landscapes 09:51 Cultural Solace & the Ambition of Translation 12:26 Confronting the Global Legacy of the Arabian Nights 14:55 Literary Taste & the Metamorphosis of Translation 19:40 The Romantic Search for Spaces Without Borders 26:27 The Vastness of Classical Traditions & the True Renaissance 28:53 Intellectual Intersections & the Republic of Letters 33:15 Challenging the Conventional Notion of an Age of Decay 39:45 Jabra Ibrahim Jabra & the Topography of an Artist 44:58 Curating a Diverse Core Arabic Fiction Curriculum 49:33 Trendy Prizes & the Necessity of the Creative Mind   Muhsin Jassim al-Musawi is Professor of Classical and Modern Arabic Literature, Comparative and Cultural Studies at Columbia University. A renowned scholar and literary critic, his teaching and research interests span several periods and genres. He is the author of 39 books (including 6 novels) and over 60 scholarly articles. He has been editor of the Journal of Arabic Literature since 2000. His publications cover theory, postcolonial discourse, the Arabic novel, poetry, Orientalism, the Arabian Nights, medieval Islamic knowledge and modern Arabic poetics. He taught for over two decades at universities in the Arab world before moving to Columbia University. He is the recipient of the Owais Award in Literary Criticism (2002), the Kuwait Prize in Arabic Language and Literature (2018), the King Faisal International Prize for Arabic Literature in English (2022), and the Sheikh Zayed Book Award (2022).   Connect with Muhsin al-Musawi

Earlier this year, Nepali artist and sculptor Saurav Koirala showcased sculptures evoking memories of the animals he saw during the monsoon seasons of his childhood in Biratnagar in an exhibition called Metamorphosis in Kathmandu. Speaking to SBS Nepali, he recalled abandoning his dream of studying engineering after discovering that he had dyslexia. Listen to Saurav Koirala's conversation with Nepal correspondent Pratichya Dulal. Note: This conversation was first aired on Thursday, 31 January 2026. - यो वर्षको सुरु तिर, नेपाली चित्रकार एवं मूर्तिकार सौरभ कोइरालाले काठमाण्डूमा मेटामोर्फोसिस् नामक प्रदर्शनीको आयोजना गरेका थिए। उक्त कार्यक्रममा विराटनगरमा आफूले बिताएको बाल्यकालको बर्खा याममा देखेका जीवजन्तुहरूको सम्झनायुक्त मूर्तिहरू राखिएको उनको भनाई थियो। आफू डिस्लेक्सियाबाट ग्रसित भएको थाहा पाएपछि इन्जिनियरिङ पढ्ने सपना छाड्नुपरेको बताउने कोइरालाले त्यसपछि भने मनको आवाज सुन्दै चित्रकला तर्फ बढेको संवाददाता प्रतीक्षा दुलालसँगको कुराकानीका क्रममा बताएका छन्। नोट: यो कुराकानी पहिलो पटक एसबीएस नेपालीको बिहीवार, २९ ज्यानुअरी २०२६ मा प्रसारित रेडियो कार्यक्रममा बजेको थियो।Subscribe to the SBS Nepali podcast here.You can listen to SBS Nepali's live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday at 2 pm via SBS South Asian on digital radio, on television channel 305, through the SBS Audio app, on SBS On Demand, or via our website.You can also follow SBS Nepali on social media: Facebook, Instagram and X (@SBS Nepali) - हाम्रा थप अडियो प्रस्तुतिहरू पोडकास्टका रूपमा उपलब्ध छन्। यो नि:शुल्क सेवा प्रयोग गर्न तपाईंले आफ्नो नाम दर्ता गर्नु पर्दैन। पोडकास्टमा सामाग्री उपलब्ध हुनासाथ सुन्न यहाँ थिच्नुहोस्।नोट: हामी तपाईँलाई जानकारी गराउन चाहन्छौँ कि यस कुराकानीमा व्यक्त गरिएका विचारहरू वक्ता स्वयम्‌का हुन् र यी विचारहरू प्रति एसबीएसको समर्थन वा विरोध छैन।एसबीएस नेपालीको प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण हरेक मङ्गलवार र बिहीवार दिउँसो २ बजे SBS South Asian मा डिजिटल रेडियोमार्फत, आफ्नो टेलिभिजनको च्यानल ३०५ मा, SBS Audio एपमार्फत, SBS On Demand मा वा हाम्रो वेबसाइटबाट सुन्न सक्नुहुन्छ। साथै हामी सोसल मिडिया प्लेटफर्महरू फेसबुक, इन्स्टाग्राम र एक्स मा पनि रहेका छौं SBS Nepali का नाममा।

A heavy song doesn't start as a finished riff and a perfect hook. It starts as a feeling, a voice memo, a half-built demo, and a band willing to tear it down and rebuild it until it finally hits. We sit down with Ohio rock band Archer's Gate for a deep, practical talk about collaboration, vocal harmonies, and the real behind-the-scenes work that turns an idea into a release you can blast in the car.We get specific about their songwriting process, from who brings the first spark to how they pressure-test arrangements in pre-production with scratch tracks, pads, and evolving structures. The band also breaks down their studio workflow with Sonic Lounge Studios and engineer-producer Joe Viers, including why producer coaching changes vocal performances, how Pro Tools sessions move back and forth, and why recording clean stems for re-amping keeps tones flexible without losing personality. If you love gear talk, you'll hear how they think about guitar roles, drum impact, and bass tone shaping with clean plus dirt blending.Then we go straight into the heart of the music. Emily shares the story behind “Metamorphosis,” using the butterfly lifecycle as a metaphor for life transformation and the hard seasons that come before growth. The band also unpacks “Suffocate,” weaving anxiety, pressure, and breathwork-inspired vocal textures into a track that feels as tense as the message. We wrap with what's next: album plans, marketing support, building the right team, and what they actually want from management.Subscribe for more artist interviews, share this with a musician friend, and leave a review if you want more deep dives like this. What part of the band's process do you want to hear more about next?Episode LinksArchers Gate: https://www.archersgateband.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the showLinksJay Franze: https://jayfranze.com/JFS Countdowns/Playlists: https://jayfranze.com/playlists/ContactContact: https://jayfranze.com/contact/SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayfranzeYouTube: https://youtube.com/@jayfranzeEverywhere: @jayfranzeServicesServices: https://jayfranze.com/services/BooksBooks: https://jayfranze.com/books/MerchandiseMerchandise: https://jayfranze.com/merchandise/SupportSupport: https://jayfranze.com/support/Sponsor the Show: https://jayfranze.com/sponsor/Shout OutsHigh Mountain Breezes Music: https://highmountainbreezesmusic.com/VR Knives: https://www.facebook.com/VRKnives

Our poet steps out of the shadows with an important message: "Go home."Because PARADISO is hard. Because we might get lost. Because we're not prepared.The stark address to all readers--or perhaps to a much more limited set of specialty readers--that opens Canto II is one of the most unusual moments in COMEDY. When does an author ever warn his readers to stay away?Join me, Mark Scarbrough, as we attempt to find a way survive with the other Argonauts as our Jason begins to plow his own field.Consider supporting this work with a one-time donation or a small monthly stipend using this PayPal link right here.Here are the segments for this episode of WALKING WITH DANTE:[01:04] My English translation of PARADISO, Canto II, lines 1 - 18. If you'd like to read along or drop a comment about this episode, please find its entry on my website, markscarbrough.com.[02:41] Introductory remarks: Don't skip this canto but don't be too optimistic.[05:10] The rhetoric of the new: PARADISO is not Virgil, not Statius, not the Apocalypse of St John, not PURGATORIO, not INFERNO, and not the CONVIVIO.[10:08] The bread of angels: the Eucharist, theological study, or something less well defined?[12:11] Jason, the Argonauts, and the rewriting of Ovid's METAMORPHOSIS.[15:25] An address to any reader or an address to a more limited audience, like fellow poets?[19:41] The grace of partial understanding with metonymies.[23:19] Rereading the passage: PARADISO, Canto II, lines 1 - 18.

Inflammation is an important and necessary part of the body's healing process. It's also long been a wellness buzzword used to sell products that do very little to treat it. This week, we look at inflammation through the lens of a new Mother Jones article, “The Great Inflammation Panic,” including an interview with the author, Julia Métraux, in segment two. We'll also discuss what inflammation is, how wellness influencers weaponize it, and what it represents in the context of Ayurveda. Show Notes The Great Inflammation Panic Chronic Inflammation and Cancer NIH Autoimmune Diseases Celiac Disease Cambridge press release — "Chronic diseases misdiagnosed as psychosomatic can lead to long term damage" Sloan et al., "I still can't forget those words" — Rheumatology (2025), DOI 10.1093/rheumatology/keaf115 Vasculitis diagnostic-delay data — PubMed Miranda Fricker interview — Philosophy Bites Bleuler 1911 coinage — NCBI Bookshelf, The Metamorphosis of Autism Bleuler's original 1911 text excerpt — Autism History Project Sontag, "Illness as Metaphor" — full text, NYRB Louise Hay — Natural Ways to Treat Autoimmune Disease Gabor Maté, When the Body Says No — critical review, Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Empire loses a ship and our boys decide to track it down. Why does this feel like a horror movie? In this episode of Dark Side Divas we discuss the Star Wars - The Bad Batch episode "Metamorphosis" (s2e11). Clone Force 99 is informed by Cid that there's a crashed ship that they can easily recover cargo from, but is it always that easy when Cid asks you to do something? Meanwhile we met the worst villain in Star Wars history. What will the divas have to say about one of the most important episodes in animation history? Listen and find out!

Hey Everyone,  Here are the pictures and patterns that are relevant to Part 1 on of metamorphosis - focusing in incomplete metamorphosis and the critters that do that.  (Primarily mayflies, stoneflies and dragon and damselflies).  First, though, as promised in the podcast, here is what a silverfish looks like.  A little worse for wear - he's (or she) has been pickled for 8 years, so it's lost a lot of its color.  Normally, they are a very silver color - hence the name.   In some ways you may say this looks a little like a mayfly nymph.   In real life, looking at them, you would not mistake them as being different.  The next thing I wanted to do is give you a step by step on tying a gold ribbed possum ear.  American Opossum is a highly under used fly tying material, in my humble opinion.  It has a wonderful transluscence.  Here is a nice discussion on uses:   https://flymphforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=10529&sid=1825d397c1ad8d45a10d56ac80e5e48b But what I want to talk about is my pattern that represents the light colored stage of aquatic insects while their exoskeleton is hardening.  Entomologists call this a teneral stage.   Here is a picture of the outcome - a Gold Ribbed Possum Ear - obviously a joke, as possums don't have any fur on their ears, and inappropriately abbreviated as GROPE.  First step is finding yourself a possum mask - like this.   Where the question becomes, where do you get one?  My brother was a trapper in Kansas so I was well supplied.  When I run out I'll likely order from Moscow Hide and Fur.   Use any nymph hook you prefer.  And I use a light or white thread.    Trim off a pile of guard hairs to make the tail and tie that in.  And tire in the gold wire.  Of course, my tying desk is a mess, so I grabbed the silver.  Go figger Here is the cool part.  Get yourself a dubbing rake.  These are the slickest most under appreciated fly tying tool.   Selene used to carry them in her fly shop, I presume she still does or can order them: Selene's Fly Shop.  The ones she carried are much nicer than this one.   All you do is rake it across your material and you get a nice pile of dubbing - with guard hairs mixed in!   Dub in your abdomen, wrap up your wire rib.  For a wing case I use any white feather. I generally like something with some patterning - like a turkey wing quill.   Obviously, you use the white sections of the quill.  Spray with artists' fixative (smells much better than Aqua Net).  I'm in no way affiliated with this brand. I'm sure they all work fine and smell better than Aquanet.  I've been around pig farms in rural Wisconsin that smelled better than Aquanet.   And tie in a slip to make a wing case.   Finish up your thorax with more Opossum Mask, fold over your wing case and tie a nice neat head.  Then, use dubbing brush to brush out all those great guard hairs to make it nice and buggy.  Again, here is what it looks like:   Pretty cool, huh?  OK, next I want to show you some exuvia (or shed skins) from some aquatic insects that have left the water to molt into their adult terrestrial form.   This is a cool pic, in that not only does it show a golden stone exuvia, but if you look around it, you will see multiple mayfly exuvia - including one on the stonefly!   These are probably mayfly duns molting into spinners. But still pretty cool.  And then here is a dragonfly exuvia.  I've mentioned this before - but check out those white fibers - those are the chitin lined tracheae - or breathing tubes.  When they molt, the turn inside out, like socks when you take them off.  We'll see some more examples of that shortly.  Ah, then I started talking about the work I'm doing looking at the diet of Aroostook County Brook Trout.  Check this out - this is a 2 1/2" crayfish I pulled out of the stomach of a 13" trout.  That is the equivalent of me swallowing a lobster whole.  I certainly can gobble up a full lobster, but I do have to admit, I don't eat it whole - no matter how much I'd like to be a native Mainer.  Note how it looks like a cooked lobster.  That is because there are proteins in the shell/exoskeleton that, while normally green or brown, unravel or become denatured when exposed to heat or acid.  Specifically, the protein is called crustacyanin.  When cooked, or exposed to any denaturing agent (like acid in you stomach) it exposes the astaxanthin which is a red color.  You may be most familiar with this concept of protein denaturization when you cook an egg white.  Normally clear, but when cooked and denatured, it turns white.  You can also "cook" an egg white with vinegar.  Cool, huh?  Somewhere along the line I said I'd post a picture of what the darkened wings look like on a nymph before it is going to hatch. Here is one on a Baetis nymph:  Here is a cool close up picture showing the pattern on those wing pads - which I always think is so cool.    Ok, next I'm going to post a series of pictures showing a dragonfly nymph molting.   OK, here the nymph has just begun to molt.  Note the white fibers of the trachea pulling out.  Also note how the wings are not expanded.  Here you can see how the insect has successfully extracted itself from it's old exoskeleton.  The wings are starting to expand, but note how the abdomen does not look like a normal dragonfly abdomen.  It has yet to stretch out and force the hemolymph (kind of like blood) into the wings.   Another view, a little bit further along in the process.  The wings are starting to expand.  Note how they are held over their back more like a mayfly, rather than a dragonfly.   This next video will show an incredible sequence of a dragonfly nymph crawling up the rock, while the dragonfly we've seen photographs of above, completes its molt and flies off - note how it's wings spread out and dry for a bit before it dries off.  Also note it's color.  That is not it's final color - it is in a teneral stage - where it's exoskeleton hasn't hardened completely and the final color hasn't developed.   https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/anglersentomology/IMG_0156.mp4 I think that is a really cool series of pics and a video.  It is kind of a let down of following that up with just a fly pattern I like, but there you go:  Here is my version of an Assam Dragon - which is a great simple fly.  This one is tied with a strip of red squirrel body fur.  It is out of my working box - so as usual, those are the rejects - and it looks like the soft hackle neck/legs are missing.  Either torn off by a trout, or more likely, I forgot to put it on, which is why it is in my working box.  Doi.     Hook: Wetfly size 12 or 10 Body: A palmered strip of mole skin or red squirrel skin. Hackle: A few turns of an apopriately colored hen hackle. Eyes:  Originally bead chain painted black.  You can also use weighted dumb bell eyes.   and then here is my favorite imitation of a damselfly nymph - Again, very simple:  Tail and abdomen.  Floss - of the appropriate color - olive, tan or dark brown Ribbing: Gold wire if you want Wing case - ribbing wrapped to the eye and then folded back like legs, but on top.  Eyes - little plastic ones or bead chain, or in this example, nuttin.  That's it, and talk to you next time!       

1.       The town saw a MENACE2.       The blind man saw a MESSIAH3.       The Messiah saw a MAN4.       The believers saw a MIRACLE5.       The crowd saw a METAMORPHOSIS --------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

In this captivating episode of the Meditative Prayers podcast, hosted by the insightful Zach Clinton and accessible on Pray.com, we delve into the profound theme of undergoing a spiritual metamorphosis—an endeavor that profoundly resonates within our Christian community. Throughout our spiritual journey, there are moments when the transformation and renewal of our faith become a paramount desire. These moments not only enrich our spirituality but also invigorate our relationships, propelling us toward our individual spiritual evolution. The reassuring truth remains constant: with the Lord as our steadfast guide, we have the innate ability to undergo these profound changes, discovering renewed hope and purpose in our journey. Drawing deep inspiration from sacred scriptures, we embark on an exploration of this transformative human experience. For those who seek guidance in their spiritual metamorphosis along their path of faith, we extend a heartfelt invitation to explore the Pray.com app. By simply downloading it today, you can embark on a transformative journey of faith and resilience, deeply rooted in the unwavering presence of the Divine. Together, let us wholeheartedly embrace the incredible potential for metamorphosis within us, finding boundless inspiration and strength during our shared spiritual pilgrimage. We invite you to join us in this enlightening episode as we venture toward a profound understanding of undergoing a spiritual metamorphosis and discovering the extraordinary sense of transformation that resides within each one of us.Embracing the practice of praying before slumber is more than just a routine; it's an avenue to recenter your heart, aligning it with God's purpose. Let Pray.com's Meditative Prayer be a nightly companion, deepening your bond with the Almighty and settling your spirit for a serene night's rest.Zach Clinton is from the American Association of Christian Counselors, for more information please visit: https://aacc.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

in this episode, Ellisa and I sit down to talk about her journey into true authenticity in her life. she made a complete 180 in her life (from multiple DUI's and toxic relationships to her dream man, dream job & dream business) and she shares the secrets and the exact blueprint to truly being your happiest, most authentic self... in love, in business and in life. ♥︎  check out Ellisa on Instagram check out Ellisa's podcast ♥︎ 

What does becoming a mother do to your brain, body and sense of self? Anita — currently in her third trimester —  puts that question to science writer Lucy Jones. Lucy spent years studying matrescence, a word for the shift that happens during pregnancy, childbirth and becoming a parent. They talk about Lucy's own path through motherhood and why we need new ways to support mothers through this transformation that never really ends. Meet the guest:- Lucy Jones is the author of “Matrescence: On Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood”Read the transcript | Review the podcast on your preferred platformFollow Embodied on Instagram Leave a message for Embodied

in this episode, I talk about a huge misconception around healing jealousy and what ACTUALLY puts you into your power when it comes to comparison. if you compare yourself even a LITTLE bit... this episode is going to change the game for you.

In this sincere conversation, Diana Romero welcomes back author, Bible teacher, worship leader, and marketplace leader Robin Greenlee to discuss her beautiful new book, Metamorphosis: Lessons in the Sacred Art of Transformation. Together, they explore the life-changing power of Christ-centered mentoring and God's invitation for each of us to become more like Him. Robin vulnerably shares her own journey through depression, healing, and spiritual transformation through the faithful investment of a mentor who helped her unpack the baggage of toxic thinking and discover the freedom found in Christ. You'll be encouraged to embrace vulnerability, pursue holiness—not perfection—and step into deeper, more meaningful relationships that transform lives. Whether you're longing for a mentor, wondering if God could use you to mentor someone else, or seeking greater purpose in your faith journey, this conversation will inspire and equip you to take the next step. Because transformation was never meant to happen alone. In this episode, you'll discover: Why mentoring is a sacred partnership in God's transforming work The difference between holiness and perfection How vulnerability creates space for healing and growth Practical encouragement for becoming a mentor—or finding one yourself No more excuses. God can use a willing heart. Listen now wherever you enjoy podcasts. #TheIntegratedLifePodcast #DianaRomero #RobinGreenlee #MetamorphosisBook #Mentorship #FaithAndWork #SpiritualGrowth #Purpose #IntegratedLiving #Discipleship #Transformation #MarketplaceMinistry #GodGetsMe Resources: Robin Greenlee - Metamorphosis: Lessons in the Sacred Art of Transformation Metamorphosis: Lessons in the Sacred Art of Transformation - Kindle edition by Greenlee, Robin. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. 4Word Women Boldly Conference: https://4wordwomen.org/Boldly/

Cosmic LOVE Newsletter of the Week with Metaphysician Christopher Rudy The Quickening: Authentic Intelligence and Earth's Great Metamorphosis Dr. Christopher Rudy explores artificial intelligence, cosmic transformation, medical power structures, global sovereignty, and humanity's passage from collective crisis toward a more conscious civilization. Dr. Christopher Rudy hosts Cosmic LOVE as a forum for connecting alternative news, spiritual philosophy, emerging technology, holistic health, geopolitics, and what he describes as the evolution of collective consciousness. In this July 25, 2026 episode, he draws from four recently published articles and presents them as interconnected parts of a much larger civilizational transition. You can find the Newsletters archived below: July 14, 2026,New Moon, The Future of AI in a Quantum World https://www.heartcom.org/FutureAI.htm July 19, 2026, Unique Astrological Portents For Global rEVOLUTION https://www.heartcom.org/July19-2026.htm July 19, 2026, The Cause and Cure for Cancer: Known & Suppressed for a Century https://www.heartcom.org/Medical-IndustrialComplex.htm July 24, 2026, The Boom-Bust-Boom Trajectory of AI: Authentic Intelligence Harnesses AI- But First It Busts the BS https://www.heartcom.org/AI-trajectory.htm Four Newsletters for a World in Transition Dr. Rudy begins by explaining that Cosmic LOVE reflects his ongoing effort to process numerous alternative news feeds, identify repeating patterns, document what he considers historically important developments, and share those observations with listeners. Because the program airs every two weeks, he arrives with four new newsletters covering artificial intelligence, an unusual astrological alignment, the Medical-Industrial Complex, and what he calls the “boom-bust-boom” trajectory of AI. He characterizes each newsletter as a “Cosmic LOVE sandwich”: truth and challenging subject matter surrounded by light, love, satire, humor, and encouragement. The episode's newly created theme song reinforces that framework by presenting love as a healing, unifying force capable of guiding humanity through division and uncertainty. Rather than treating the four articles as isolated reports, Rudy connects them through a common question: whether humanity will respond to accelerating change with fear, manipulation, and dependency or with wisdom, sovereignty, compassion, and conscious participation. His goal is not merely to relay information, but to provoke discernment and awaken what he calls enlightened self-interest and personal responsibility. Cosmic Fire and the Metamorphosis of Civilization Moving into his “cosmic weather report,” Rudy interprets current astrological conditions as symbols of purification, transformation, and intensifying pressure upon both individuals and institutions. He compares civilization to metal being melted so that its impurities rise to the surface, suggesting that corruption, violence, institutional failure, and destructive leadership are becoming increasingly visible because humanity is passing through a collective refining process. Another recurring image is metamorphosis: the old civilization resembles a caterpillar dissolving inside a chrysalis, while the structures of a new “butterfly” civilization have not yet fully formed. Rudy describes this unstable interval as part of the “quickening,” an acceleration of revelation, technological change, inner awakening, and the breakdown of inherited belief systems. He connects this transformation with his vision of an Aquarian Quantum Age built around unity in diversity, conscious communication, sovereign individuals, and recognition of an underlying geometrical or divine order. The host therefore asks listeners to maintain humor, faith, compassion, and awareness while participating in what he sees as the difficult transition from unconscious reaction toward greater individual and collective conscience. AI at the Crossroads: Surveillance or Sovereignty The article The Future of AI in a Quantum World supplies the first major technological focus of the episode. Rudy argues that artificial intelligence is simultaneously expanding access to knowledge and strengthening the machinery of surveillance, behavioral influence, and centralized control. His concern is that people may surrender critical thought to an external intelligence, becoming more dependent, less discerning, and vulnerable to what he calls an emerging “AI idiocracy.” Yet he does not portray AI as inherently destructive; he repeatedly presents it as a tool that could either safeguard liberty or facilitate enslavement depending upon the consciousness, ethics, and intentions directing it. The related article expands this point by describing AI as a mirror shaped by human prompts and by proposing that “heartware,” cyberethics, and universal principles should guide the transition from hardware, software, and network systems toward an “Inner Net” informed by conscience. Rudy also highlights the article's discussion of researchers observing geometric patterns within AI systems, interpreting this as support for his belief that understanding the structures of consciousness could help humanity shape the cognitive systems that increasingly shape society. His central distinction is therefore between artificial intelligence, which processes information, and Authentic Intelligence, which he associates with wisdom, moral purpose, heart coherence, sovereignty, and responsibility. July 19 and the “Civilizational Reset” Rudy's July 19 article interprets a rare astrological configuration as a symbolic “trigger” marking a shift from crisis toward rebuilding, although not an immediate end to hardship. He links this moment to the upheavals that began in 2020 and presents the present period as a threshold between an old order that is failing and a new social structure that remains incomplete. Within that framework, he discusses frequency, consciousness, spiritual awakening, emerging communications technology, geopolitical conflict, pandemic preparedness, electromagnetic exposure, surveillance, and threats to national sovereignty. The article elaborates his spiritual response through the idea of “Kingdom Conscience,” an interior awakening grounded in personal sovereignty, heart coherence, mental congruence, and what he calls Geometric Ordered Divinity. It also presents a four-part process—affirmation, confirmation, determination, and manifestation—as a way of converting intention into conscious action. Rudy's political and health-related interpretations, including his allegations concerning pandemic planning, 5G or 6G effects, Zionism, and U.S.–Israel relations, are strongly stated but should remain clearly identified as claims advanced by the host and the sources curated in his article. The larger point of the segment is that external events and internal development are inseparable: in Rudy's worldview, civilization cannot be rebuilt without individuals first developing greater awareness, responsibility, and sovereignty within themselves. The Medical-Industrial Complex and Metabolic Health Claims Although time prevents a lengthy discussion, Rudy introduces his article concerning cancer and the Medical-Industrial Complex as an important problem-and-solution resource for listeners affected by the disease. He argues that the modern medical system has financial incentives to manage illness rather than eliminate its underlying causes, and he frames cancer primarily as a metabolic and mitochondrial disorder rather than only a genetic disease. The accompanying article expands that position by citing discussions associated with Professor Thomas Seyfried and by presenting dietary metabolism, glucose and ketone availability, mitochondrial damage, environmental exposure, and immune function as central areas of concern. Rudy further claims that knowledge of metabolic approaches to cancer has been suppressed or neglected for approximately a century and suggests that supporting mitochondrial function can help restore metabolic balance. These statements are medically consequential and should not be interpreted as a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, proof of a universal cure, or a substitute for qualified medical care. Within the episode's broader philosophical structure, the segment serves as another example of Rudy's belief that entrenched institutions must be questioned and that individuals should seek greater knowledge and responsibility concerning their own health. Boom, Bust, and the Return of Authentic Intelligence The final article, The Boom-Bust-Boom Trajectory of AI, returns to technology but places it within Rudy's larger image of planetary metamorphosis. The first “boom” represents the rapid expansion, excitement, investment, and social adoption surrounding artificial intelligence, while the “bust” involves exposing false promises, dangerous incentives, surveillance systems, dependency, propaganda, and what he calls the belief-system “BS” attached to AI. The second boom would emerge when artificial intelligence is consciously harnessed by Authentic Intelligence and redirected toward peace, health, prosperity, ethical communication, and service to humanity rather than war, disease, control, or concentrated profit. The article strengthens this message by asking readers to use AI itself to examine institutional ownership, military and medical incentives, cyberethics, Internet freedoms, and the possibility of a “TLC Reset” involving telecommunications, telecare, telecommerce, and social conscience. Rudy argues that morally directed AI could help expose destructive systems while accelerating the development of more cooperative institutions and a shared understanding of humanity as the “United Sovereigns of Earth.” He closes with the reminder that today's turbulence is the unfinished chrysalis stage: old systems are disintegrating, but the new civilization has not yet developed the wings required to soar. His final appeal is for listeners to keep faith, recognize the good, participate consciously in change, and embody the love, freedom, wisdom, and responsibility they hope to see reflected in the world.

Before today's episode notes, I have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:After 4+ years of continuously making and sharing new episodes for you, Reclaiming Consciousness will go through a 90-day pause. As with everything in life, I feel an evolution is needed for the show, and although I have a few ideas on my mind on what the next chapter will look like, I prefer to keep it as a surprise for you until the day comes. Obviously, all the episodes will remain available for you. I'll also be creating playlists on Spotify, organized by topic so you can easily find your favorite content.As always, THANK YOU so much for being there. See you soon!--------------------------------"There's just a lot of facilitator stories where the facilitator's almost chasing catharsis, 'cause that feels good for the ego. They wanna see the screaming and the big cries, and they're chasing it at the expense of the agency of the breather, and that's when it can become re-traumatizing."Today I'm joined by Megan Ashton, founder of Unity Breathwork, and this is a conversation every single person who's ever considered breathwork, or who's already facilitating it, needs to hear. Megan spent almost 20 years chasing healing through holistic nutrition, clinical hypnotherapy, shamanic work, and a genuinely traumatic week with ayahuasca before conscious connected breathing finally did what nothing else could. We get into her own history with alcohol dependency and bulimia, and how breathwork succeeded where so many other modalities failed her, including me, since I went through something strikingly similar myself.But where this episode really goes deep is the safety conversation almost no one in this industry is having out loud. Megan and I talk about the real danger of combining breath holds with connected breathwork (including seizures she's witnessed firsthand), the guru complex some facilitators fall into, why chasing catharsis can actually re-traumatize people, and what "trauma-informed" is supposed to mean versus what it's become. TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTSMegan's 15-year healing quest: nutrition, hypnotherapy, shamanic healing, and a traumatic week with ayahuascaThe Bali breathwork session that finally released decades of grief and ended Megan's eating disorderWhy most addictions are rooted in trauma, not willpowerAlyse's own experience healing an eating disorder through breathworkWhy talk therapy and EMDR hit a ceiling: the case for working bottom-up through the bodyRed flags in facilitators: chasing catharsis, guru energy, forcing the breath, exploiting vulnerable states to sellThe real danger of combining breath holds with connected breathworkWhat "trauma-informed" actually means (and why a 50-hour certification isn't it)How to vet a breathwork facilitator or training program before you commitCONTACT MEGANunitybreathwork.comInstagram unitybreathworkFacebook unitybreathworkTrauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator TrainingFree Conscious Connected Breathwork JourneyBreathwork Retreats (Sayulita, Mexico)**WAYS TO ENTER MY WORLD**When you leave a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of it, we'll send you a $250 credit that you can apply to anything else in my world.Join me in The Metamorphosis which is my 3-month, groundbreaking, flagship program to rapidly and efficiently clear the familial and ancestral trauma that is blocking you from experiencing the wealth and freedom that you desire.Starting a business or working with clients? You need to sign up for The Metamorphosis Method This is the only Breathwork and Trauma Certification Program that closes the gap between spirituality and therapy to create predictable and permanent results with your clients. We start again at the end of September.Questions? Let's jump on a call CONTACT ALYSEYouTube @alysebreathesalysebreathes.comIG @alyse_breathesinfo@alysebreathes.com

in this episode, I talk about a conversation I see online ALL THE TIME that I completely disagree with. I see people say things like "if your friend doesn't like or comment on your posts or support your business... then they don't actually care about you (or are even jealous of you)"... girl no. NOOOOO. you're ruining so many relationships with this mindset. this podcast will show you exactly how to be in your power & get the love you need in the most beautiful, powerful, grounded way. ♥︎ 

What many people call burnout is often deeper misalignment: as you change over time, your current job, relationship, hobby, or identity may stop feeling resonant, leading to boredom, masking your true feelings, and a growing tension between how you feel and the story you've held about yourself. The speaker describes this as a metamorphosis process where withdrawing, coasting, and conserving energy can be a normal part of detaching from an old identity, even though it can bring shame and uncertainty about what comes next. They share personal experience leaving a founder/CEO role and taking long walks to create space, and note they're currently shifting toward an investor mindset. The suggested path forward is to use language and daily actions to try on and build connection to the new identity step by step, recognizing that much growth happens beneath the surface.00:00 Burnout vs Misalignment01:03 When Excitement Fades02:07 Masking the Inner Clash03:39 Metamorphosis and Withdrawal05:26 Space for the Unknown05:56 Growth Beneath the Surface06:45 Try On a New Identity07:37 Speak It Into Reality08:14 Evolving Step by Step08:55 Closing and Next Steps#FounderMindset #Burnout #IdentityShift

1 John 3:1-3We would love to see you during our Sunday morning service.  Click here for the time and location.https://ubcellsworth.org/#schedDo you have a prayer request? https://ubcellsworth.org/#prayerIf you are seeking biblical counseling....click here https://ubcellsworth.org/

What a prince of men he is! 

in this episode, I talk about working through the fear of losing what you currently have. whether it's a job, an opportunity, a person... when we live in the fear of losing, we live in deep scarcity. this episode is how you shift that immediately. ♥︎ 

The Jesus we meet in the pages of the Gospels is a compassionate, generous prophet who announced the here and nowness of the Kingdom of God. He healed, fed, and included those on the margins, and taught his followers to do the same. How, then, did this Jesus morph into the Jesus who demonizes the poor, idolizes guns, and celebrates Christian Nationalism? Can we trace that metamorphosis? Can we recover the radical, historical Jesus while living in an empire that continually co-opts and distorts his message? In this two week mini-series Josh offered teachings that speak to these questions and more. ⛪️ To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit https://gracepointe.net/about-us

"There's always a reason why you feel how you feel, and if you tell yourself that you shouldn't feel that way, that doesn't function or change anything... I think that the whole therapy model is deeply flawed, and that's not talking $hit to any therapist. "It felt like the right time to say some things I don't think enough people are saying. In my work, and in the way I look at healing childhood wounding, clearing trauma, and creating real transformation, I see the same misapplications over and over. People take true, powerful concepts like karma, or teachings from Buddhism, or "just do your inner child work," and apply them so black-and-white that it actually keeps them stuck instead of setting them free.In this episode, I'm getting into why feeling your feelings is a skill nobody actually teaches you, least of all in a therapy program (mine never mentioned trauma once, in a full master's in counseling psychology). I'm also saying something I don't think enough people are willing to say: how screaming and crying your way through a breathwork session, or doing plant medicine without integration, can become its own form of avoidance. This is the paradigm shift I'm building my work around, and I wanted you in it with me.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTSWhy concepts like karma and spiritual bypassing keep people stuck instead of setting them freeThe difference between healing childhood wounding and having a consistent spiritual practiceThe real meaning of "addressing" your feelingsWhy a full master's program in counseling psychology never once mentioned traumaThe truth about holotropic breathwork, screaming, and when catharsis becomes avoidanceWhy plant medicine can show you the truth without helping you live itThe moment I realized my own coping mechanism was leaving my bodyThe Metamorphosis Method® vs. Traditional therapy**WAYS TO ENTER MY WORLD**When you leave a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of it, we'll send you a $250 credit that you can apply to anything else in my world.Join me in The Metamorphosis which is my 3-month, groundbreaking, flagship program to rapidly and efficiently clear the familial and ancestral trauma that is blocking you from experiencing the wealth and freedom that you desire.Starting a business or working with clients? You need to sign up for The Metamorphosis Method This is the only Breathwork and Trauma Certification Program that closes the gap between spirituality and therapy to create predictable and permanent results with your clients. We start again at the end of September.Questions? Let's jump on a call CONTACT ALYSEYouTube @alysebreathesalysebreathes.comIG @alyse_breathesinfo@alysebreathes.com

The Jesus we meet in the pages of the Gospels is a compassionate, generous prophet who announced the here and nowness of the Kingdom of God. He healed, fed, and included those on the margins, and taught his followers to do the same. How, then, did this Jesus morph into the Jesus who demonizes the poor, idolizes guns, and celebrates Christian Nationalism? Can we trace that metamorphosis? Can we recover the radical, historical Jesus while living in an empire that continually co-opts and distorts his message? Over the next two Sundays Josh will offer a mini-series that speaks to these questions and more. ⛪️ To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit https://gracepointe.net/about-us

Pastor Scallions shares thoughts on the Butterfly, Metamorphosis, and the Believer