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Old friends RamDev and Raghu revisit memories of Maharaj-ji as they explore the wisdom of holding both joy and sorrow in the awakened heart.Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through June 30. Learn more and give here: BHNN 10th Birthday FundraiserIn this episode, Raghu and RamDev have a conversation on: Memories with Maharaj-ji from Allahabad (now Prayagraj), IndiaThe Tibetan Buddhist concept of Rigpa (the awakened mind)K.C. Tewari's constant mindfulness and advanced yogic stateHonoring the religion of our roots as we explore spirituality Compassion: keeping your heart open when there is suffering Tantric Buddhism and empowerment Holding both joy and sadness at the same time Shifting from the cerebral to embodied mindfulness practice ‘Minding the gap' between thoughts and the breath Coming out on June 16th, preorder RamDev's newest book: How to Live So You Can Die Without FearAbout RamDev:RamDev Dale Borglum is the founder and Executive Director of The Living/Dying Project. He is a pioneer in the conscious dying movement and has worked directly with thousands of people with life-threatening illness and their families for over 30 years. In 1981, Dale founded the first residential facility for people who wished to die consciously in the United States, The Dying Center. He has taught and lectured extensively on the topics of spiritual support for those with life-threatening illness, on caregiving as a spiritual practice, and on healing at the edge, the edge of illness, of death, of loss, of crisis. Check out RamDev's podcast, Healing at the Edge, on the Be Here Now Network. “He's looking at this picture, and the feeling started getting so thick. Some tears started coming down Maharaj-ji's cheeks. The feeling was that he was remembering the moment when Ram embraced Hanuman. All the people in the front began weeping; there was so much love.”–RamDevSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Garth Casbourn and Milan Mammen are joined this week by psychology student and member of the Psychobiology of Eating and Related Disorders (PEAR) Lab, Taylor Nicole Breddy.   Taylor is in the first year of her Master of Clinical Psychology, though she already has multiple years under her belt as a member of Western's research community. We learn first about her current focus on individual approaches to exercise and how these might relate to mental health issues. The conversation then expands to Taylor's other, wide-ranging research interests, and the links between psychology and other fields like neuroscience and forensics.   To learn more about the PEAR Lab and their research, visit: pearlabuwo.wixsite.com/mysite Instagram handles: @uwopearlab @taylorenicolee Recorded on Friday, June 5, 2026 Produced by Victor Lau Theme song provided by FreeBeats.io (Produced by WhiteHot)

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1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 offers a countercultural approach to Christian living in a noisy, distracted world. In this devotional, Whitney Hopler explores how living a quiet life can strengthen faith, reduce stress, and create a powerful witness for Christ. While modern culture often rewards constant visibility, strong opinions, and endless activity, Scripture encourages believers to pursue peace, focus on their God-given responsibilities, and find contentment in faithfully serving God through everyday work. Highlights God calls believers to make it their ambition to lead a quiet life. A quiet life helps create space for peace, focus, and spiritual growth. Social media and constant noise can distract us from what matters most. Minding our own business allows us to invest more deeply in real relationships. Everyday work can become an act of worship when done for God's glory. Faithful, peaceful living often earns the respect of others. Our worth comes from being God's beloved children, not from public attention. Living quietly creates opportunities to reflect Christ in a loud world. Join the Conversation What is one area of your life that feels especially noisy or distracting right now? How can you create more space for quiet, focus, and deeper connection with God this week? Continue the conversation with the Crosswalk community here: https://forums.crosswalk.com/ Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: How to Live a Quiet Life in a Loud WorldBy: Whitney Hopler Bible Reading:“…make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 The benefits of being quiet often show up in well-being research I work with at George Mason University’s Center for the Advancement of Well-Being. Leading a quiet life can be useful for stress relief, focus, creativity, and more. When we’re quiet, our minds can process and reflect on the constant stream of information coming at us every day. That can prevent us from becoming overwhelmed and help us discover what matters most. The constant barrage of messages competing for our attention reminds us that we live in a very loud world. Our society celebrates the people who shout their opinions – even about people and situations they don’t know personally. If we’re not trying to push others to pay attention to us, it can feel like we’re falling behind. But these verses from 1 Thessalonians show us that living quietly is a much wiser choice. It’s fascinating that the word “ambition” is connected with “a quiet life.” Usually, when we think of ambition, we think of getting noticed by other people. But God encourages us to be ambitious by minding our own business rather than trying to get other people’s attention. Minding our own business is challenging in this loud world. Our social media urges us to be monitoring other people’s lives and to keep updating them on our lives, whether or not they actually care. It also urges us to judge what’s happening in the world and to shout out our opinions on those situations, even if we haven’t studied them well enough to have informed opinions. But 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 describes another kind of ambition. We can be ambitious by making better choices, despite how society is pressuring us. We can stop wasting our time and energy by reclaiming our attention and choosing to invest it in what matters most – our relationships with God and the people we know personally, in real life. These Bible verses encourage us to work with our hands. There’s something sacred about using the hands God gave us to do our work. Whether we’re typing on computer keyboards, serving meals, fixing cars, performing surgery, or any other one of countless types of jobs, we use our hands somehow. Focusing on the work we do with our hands grounds us and reminds us that God created us to be productive and to contribute to our world. We can find fulfillment from doing our best at work. When we focus on doing the task in front of us with excellence and integrity, we can find a sense of purpose that doesn’t need a “like” or a “share” to be valid. Working with our hands while doing our best for God turns our daily chores and professional duties into a form of quiet worship. When we do so, we can win the respect of those around us. Other people are watching how we live. In this loud world that’s full of drama, people who are hardworking and peaceful stand out. Our quiet lives become powerful testimonies that show others our security comes from something much deeper than the latest trend. Living quietly also leads us to a healthy independence. When we work diligently and live simply, we’re able to bless others instead of burdening them unnecessarily. Living a quiet life doesn’t prevent us from speaking up. We can, and should, speak up against evil and share the Gospel whenever God leads us to do so. But living quietly does mean that we stop trying to prove our worth by calling out for attention and simply resting with confidence in our identities as God’s beloved children. In this fallen world, where too many people are shouting at each other, we can ambitiously choose a better lifestyle of quiet work and love. Intersecting Faith & Life: As you consider how to live a quiet life in a loud world, reflect on these questions: What’s one “loud” part of your life (social media, television, etc.) that you can quiet down this week to find more peace? How does the idea of minding your own business challenge you right now? In what ways can you see working with your hands on your daily tasks as a way to worship God? Why do you think society can make you feel guilty for seeking a simpler life? Who is one person you know just outside your inner circles of friends and family – someone like a neighbor or a coworker – who might be positively impacted by seeing you faithfully live a quiet life? Further Reading:Psalm 46:10Isaiah 30:151 Timothy 2:1-2Ecclesiastes 4:6Matthew 6:6 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Send us Fan MailFew issues came up during the most recent session of the Louisiana Legislature concerning sustainable forestry, but there were come very important ones. Minding the Forest talks to Louisiana Forestry Association Executive Director Buck Vandersteen about the session that wrapped up Monday, June 1, 2026. Much of the bills that could affect sustainable forestry came through environmental committees in the State House and State Senate. Carbon Capture also was an issue in several bills that could have affected several industries, including the forest products industry. Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to jzeringue@laforestry.com.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), go to forests.org.Check out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.

Research shows that the types of questions you ask yourself during reflection make a massive difference. Ask "What" instead of "Why": Asking "Why am I feeling this way?" can lead to overthinking, rumination, and self-blame. Instead, ask "What specifically triggered this feeling?" or "What steps can I take to handle this?".Journaling and Meditation: Regular mindfulness practices create the mental space needed to observe your inner processes without judgment. Solitude: Disconnecting from daily distractions allows your mind to settle and process your experiencesAI generated

Tracking Climate Finance & Minding the (Funding) Gaps In this informative episode, Justin Winters discusses One Earth's robust Solutions Framework and the allocation of over $400 million in climate finance in the United States. In their recently published “Minding the Gaps: One Earth's Climate Finance Report,” Justin and her team provide analysis of investment and […]

Today we welcome a guest author to the table. Rob Edenfield has been the pastor of Treasure Coast Presbyterian Church in Stuart, Florida, for nearly a decade. He is astute and cares deeply for his people. And like us all, he very much wants to hear and in fact needs to hear the gospel on those rare occasions that he is not preaching. His experience tells him that this is a harder thing to find than it should be. So I've asked him to write about it. If you resonate with this podcast, please rate and review it and refer it to others. And any support you can give at Patreon helps us continue to get an outlet for voices like Rob's. Thank you. We encourage you to also subscribe to our newsletter where, on third Mondays and at other times there may be additional content. You can do so here. You can help support this podcast by supporting us on Patreon. You can do so here. EPISODE NOTES Notes and resources relevant to this episode: Peter Adam, Speaking God's Words: A Practical Theology of Preaching Rob Edenfield is the Senior Pastor of Treasure Coast Presbyterian Church in Stuart, Florida. Podcast music provided by Cool Hand Luke and used with permission.Intro: “Holy Vanguard” / LyricsOutro: “Wonder Tour” / Lyrics / Video To find our more about Greatheart's Table, visit us here.

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In this episode of Liminal Phrames, Darren/Exo and Nathan catch up on a smorgasbord of recent developments around the UFO/UAP topic, before delving into aspects of the Phenomenon that will prove the most confounding to newcomers just now stumbling across this reality.

In this episode of The Sharpen Podcast, Dan Cooper sits down with Zack Nicholson, Executive Director at Minding the Gap, to talk about leadership, service, and what it takes to build trust in schools and communities over time.Zack shares his journey from entrepreneurship to ministry to nonprofit leadership, along with practical lessons on serving real needs, leading volunteers, and creating lasting impact through consistency and commitment.Learn more about Minding the Gap hereConnect with Zack Nicholson on LinkedIn

Send us Fan MailThe W.H. Ward family has grown and kept property in LaSalle Parish near Jena for almost a century. The men might have founded the company, but it was the women in later generations who elevated it into an extended family company with an annual meeting that has turned into a family reunion. Certainly there is a business meeting, but much the day is spent catching up and getting to know family. In 2025, the property, which is part of the American Tree Farm System, was selected Outstanding Louisiana Tree Farm. This is the family's story and stories of growing up learning to love the property as well as growing close to relatives. You can contact forester Joe Shively at joe.shively@smurfitwestrock.com.Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to jzeringue@laforestry.com.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), go to forests.org.Check out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.

Episode Topic: Qur'an Criticism  What importance do developments in critical scholarship on the Qur'an have for the life of faith? How have Muslims traditionally understood the Qur'an? What were the nineteenth- and twentieth-century beginnings of Western critical scholarship on the Qur'an, and what are its motivating questions today? Where do Western critical scholarship and traditional reading of the Qur'an converge? Do the findings of Western critical scholarship fundamentally challenge traditional Muslim understandings of the Qur'an, and how, more generally, does critical study of the Qur'an affect Muslims' lives of faith?Featured Speakers:Gabriel Said Reynolds, professor, University of Notre DameMun'im Sirry, professor, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/1e7b78.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Minding Scripture. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

AJ discusses the relationship between democracy and psychological needs.SHOW NOTES LINKHow Unmet Psychological Needs Quietly Undermine Democracy

Dr. Ida Toivonen joins Minding the Brain to talk about sound and meaning in language. Do all languages have tense? Do plurals work the same [...]

Astrologer and Mystical Messages host Hilary breaks down the planetary activity for May 2026.   This month, our focus is on our resources, both tangible and intangible:  our financial resources, kitchen table concerns, as well as how we use our time, skills and direct our energy.  The outer planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are helpfully aligning, assisting our efforts to creatively make ends meet.  With Uranus now in Gemini, watch for new frontiers of connection, communication, idea and information exchange.   Hit the pause button around May 13-14th.  This stretch is especially volatile with the Moon joining Mars, Neptune and Saturn in Aries, making us impatient and ready for a fight. The New Moon in Taurus on May 16th brings much needed calm and re-directs our attention to the Bottom Line of our lives.  Remember to keep your eye on what really matters to you as the Sun joins Mercury and Uranus in Gemini on May 21st, challenging the lunar nodes.  The power of persuasion peaks through the end of the month; watch how and to whom you commit your precious time and resources, that you are not talked into something that does not serve you in the long run. 

Today we welcome the Queen of Etiquette, Myka Meier from Ladies of London: The New Reign. We had a blast talking to her how she was approached for a reality show, a famous client she had to fill in about the West Side Story, how she got started within the etiquette space and so much more! Come judge with us! You can find us:Linktree: Two Judgey GirlsPodcast: ACast, iTunes, Spotify, wherever you listen!Instagram & Threads: @twojudgeygirlsTikTok: @twojudgeygirls // @marytwojudgeygirls // @courtneytjgYouTube: @twojudgeygirlsFacebook: www.facebook.com/twojudgeygirlsMerch: www.etsy.com/shop/twojudgeygirlsPatreon: www.patreon.com/twojudgeygirls LTK: @marytwojudgeygirls // @courtneytjg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's tillage podcast we chat fieldwork and regulations. We chat all things crop nutrition with Robbie Byrne of Precision Nutrition from balancing nutrients to preventing stress. As always, we have the latest news, look at the paper and have advice on identifying plant growth stages, along with the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Mind Matters News host Dr. Robert J. Marks welcomes Dr. Mihretu Guta to discuss one of his chapters in the volume Minding the Brain titled “Mirror Neurons, Consciousness, and the Bearer Question.” Dr. Guta discusses the concept of “mirror neurons” – a type of brain cell that fires when a person observes an action being performed, as well as when the person performs the same action themselves. The properties of these neurons suggest they may play a role in empathy and understanding others' actions. Dr. Guta explores the implications of mirror neurons to the mind-brain debate and how further study could illuminate these fascinating neural components. Source

Send us Fan MailDave Cupp is a manager for Walsh Timber Co. in Zwolle and president of the American Loggers Council talks about the start of Earth Day and how it affected his decision to become a forester. Cupp grew up in the Hudson Valley area of New York State and remembers when Lake Erie caught fire. More than 50 years after the first Earth Day, the environment in the United States is much better. The day not only marks the progress made, but it also is a guide for many, especially foresters who view every day is Earth Day. Want to drop him a line, send him a message at davecupp@southland.group. Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to jzeringue@laforestry.com.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), go to forests.org.Check out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.

Sasha E. Sloan On Minding The Line Between Wonder and Rage In Dazzling FantasyFor our second episode of April 2026, I got to sit down with a creator turned author I have long followed and admired online, Sasha E. Sloan, about her debut novel The Ruins Beneath Us which hit shelves last month. We had a fabulous chat and I really think that you will enjoy the ride.Follow SashaFollow OTSOTS SubstackMap of Indie BookstoresGet The Ruins Beneath UsLovebound LibraryNew Romantics McNally JacksonOdyssey BooksQuail Ridge Books

In this episode, Irvine and Bridgette the core needs that drive behavior and performance at work, and what leaders can do to meet them.

Helen Edwards and Dave Edwards are in awe of AI and passionate about course correcting to preserve human authorship and ensure AI systems are for, not from, people.  Kimberly, Dave and Helen discuss human authorship; AI as a cultural technology; generative AI as a cognitive tool; biological imperatives and cultural as a countervailing force; cognitive pairing; metacognition and why perception matters most; diverse intelligences; precautionary design principles; AI as a co-evolutionary factor; human finitude; changing AI's course; creating minds for our minds; designing for the unknown; kindness and hopeful rebellion. Helen Edwards and Dave Edwards are the co-founders of the Artificiality Institute, a nonprofit organization shaping the future human experience of AI. Their longitudinal research program The Chronicle tracks how people actually experience AI in their work and lives. Additional Resources: Staying Human: Authoring Your Mind in the Age of AI (digital book): https://journal.artificialityinstitute.org/tag/book-two/  The SaaS Apocalypse Is A Category Error (article): https://journal.artificialityinstitute.org/the-saas-apocalypse-is-a-category-error/  A transcript of this episode is here.

Episode Topic: Sickness and HealingThis episode of Minding Scripture reflects on sickness, healing, and isolation in the Bible and in the Qur'an, with conversation around the global Coronavirus pandemic. What sources of hope do we find in the Abrahamic traditions for a time of sickness and quarantine? How might these three traditions interpret the pandemic and the quarantine religiously?Featured Speakers:Tzvi Novick, University of Notre DameMun'im Sirry, University of Notre DameFrancesca Murphy, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/7af572. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Minding Scripture. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Send a textMarkets are a challenge in the forest products industry, which trickle down to the small forest landowner. Consulting forester and Louisiana Forestry Association Past President Tim Holland talks about markets, which also was the topic of his Forestry 101 article in the Marsh issue of Forests & People magazine. Slow markets for mills to move their products means less wood going to the mills and fewer trees harvested.Holland's company is Mudd & Holland Consulting Foresters in Shreveport (https://www.muddandholland.com/).Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to jzeringue@laforestry.com.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), go to forests.org.Check out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.

To get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.In this engaging conversation, TS Wright and Debra McNinch discuss the importance of intercessory prayer and the role of individuals in standing in the gap for others. They reflect on their experiences at the NRB convention and emphasize the need for everyone to find their part in God's kingdom. Debra shares insights on the power of prayer, practical steps for effective intercession, and the significance of building a supportive prayer community. The discussion encourages listeners to take action in their faith journey and to be proactive in prayer for themselves and others.TakeawaysEveryone has a part to play in God's kingdom.Minding the gap is essential for spiritual safety.God is actively seeking intercessors today.Intercessory prayer is a powerful tool for change.We must hold the line for our families and communities.Prayer should be a continuous part of our lives.The Word of God is a powerful resource in prayer.Building a prayer network fosters community support.Turn personal pain into purpose through prayer.Effective prayer requires discipline and commitment.

Film academic Marion Biet came on the podcast to talk about long-term films (aka longitudinal films) with me since it's her expertise - making her one of the first to analyze this type of film within an academic framework. Long-term films are films that capture a long passage of time, the most prominent example of this is Michael Apted's Up Series which I refer to a lot during our conversation. We spoke about international long-term films, the ethical dimensions of these films, and their socio-political potential. Show Notes:Marion Biet's Uni WebsiteMarion's Film L'usine, c'est particulier quand même (2017)Marion's book DokumentwerdenUp Film SeriesChildren from Golzow (1961-2007)Helena TrestikovaDEFARene (2008)The Bend Episode – Tony (The Up Series)Neil Hughes from The Up Series7 Up South Africa (1992)7 Up Japan (1992)Born in the USSR (1991-)21 Up New Generation (2014-)Born To Be Different (2003-)Daldongne 33 Up (2020)Before Trilogy (1995-2013)Boyhood (2014)Over the Years (2015)Michael AptedKatka (2010)dafilms.comAnny (2020)Private Universe (2012)Quest (2017)Profiles of Farmers: Daily Life (2005)Cow (2021)Minding the Gap (2018)Follow Somebody's Watching here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: @somebodyspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @somebodyswatchingpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: somebodywatchingpod@gmail.com

Starting this month, ID The Future listeners will get to enjoy a new episode each month (as well as a bingecast archive episode) from our sister podcast Mind Matters News, a production of the Discovery Institute's Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence. The Mind Matters News podcast brings you interviews and insight from computer scientists, engineers, inventors, neurosurgeons, and other experts who bring sanity to the conversation about natural and artificial intelligence, going beyond the hype to explore the undercurrents of these important ideas. And although the Mind Matters News podcast will not often explicitly discuss intelligent design, it regularly explores the nature of intelligence, the origin of information, and the things that make us uniquely human, concepts that are central to the theory of intelligent design. On this archive "bingecast" episode, hosts Robert J. Marks and Angus Menuge welcome Dr. Mihretu Guta to discuss his contribution to the book Minding the Brain. Dr. Guta discusses the nature of consciousness and the challenges in understanding it from a philosophical perspective. He argues that consciousness is a unique property that is deeply subjective and personal, making it difficult to study scientifically. Guta contrasts first-order and second-order approaches to understanding consciousness, emphasizing the need to go beyond just the empirical observation of mental phenomena and examine the underlying metaphysical and ontological questions. The discussion covers a number of relevant topics, highlighting the profound and puzzling nature of consciousness and the importance of philosophical inquiry in grappling with this fundamental aspect of human experience. Source

On this archive "bingecast" episode of Mind Matters News, hosts Robert J. Marks and Angus Menuge welcome Dr. Mihretu Guta to discuss his contribution to the book Minding the Brain. Dr. Guta discusses the nature of consciousness and the challenges in understanding it from a philosophical perspective. He argues that consciousness is a unique property that is deeply subjective and personal, making it difficult to study scientifically. Guta contrasts first-order and second-order approaches to understanding consciousness, emphasizing the need to go beyond just the empirical observation of mental phenomena and examine the underlying metaphysical and ontological questions. The discussion covers a number of relevant topics, highlighting the profound and puzzling nature of consciousness and the importance of philosophical inquiry in grappling with this fundamental aspect of human experience. Source

Episode Topic: Bible Criticism (https://go.nd.edu/df7e14)This month, Minding Scripture, which brings together the life the mind and the life of faith, asks guest speaker Nathan Eubank and one of our hosts, Tzvi Novick, how historical-critical scholarship in both the Hebrew Bible and in the New Testament has developed over the last two centuries and what its current place in our understanding of the Bible should be.Featured Speakers:Nathan Eubank, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/cf8009.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Minding Scripture. (https://go.nd.edu/dee1b4)Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

ADHD, autism, and eating disorders through the lens of inertia. What if feeling stuck is not laziness, resistance, or lack of motivation? In this conversation, Dr. Marianne Miller speaks with ADHD and neurodivergent-affirming therapist Stacie Fanelli, LCSW, @edadhd_therapist, about how autistic inertia, ADHD hyperfocus, and executive functioning differences shape restriction, bingeing, and symptom cycling. They explore why recovery approaches built on willpower and choice can deepen shame for neurodivergent people and how capacity-aware care offers a different path. Inertia outside of the ED can be a trigger for EDs existentially because of the sense of “stuckness” it creates; then, the ED swoops in and offers a sense of control.  This episode reframes stuckness as a nervous system experience rather than a character flaw and introduces compassionate, liberation-centered recovery grounded in harm reduction, radical acceptance, and real support for neurodivergent healing. Contact Stacie https://www.autonomousmindstherapy.com Related Episodes Recovering Again: Navigating Eating Disorders After a Late Neurodivergent Diagnosis (Part 1) With Stacie Fanelli, LCSW @edadhd_therapist on Apple and Spotify. Recovering Again: Navigating Eating Disorders After a Late Neurodivergent Diagnosis (Part 2) With Stacie Fanelli, LCSW @edadhd_therapist on Apple and Spotify. Minding the Gap: The Intersection Between AuDHD & Eating Disorders With Stacie Fanelli, LCSW on Apple and Spotify.  

Send a textFor more than a decade, Dr. Glen Gentry and a team have been working on a way to curb the population explosion of feral hogs in Louisiana. An example, he said if Louisiana had 1 million feral hogs, 750,000 would have to be eliminated every year to keep the population at 1 million. However promising, the process of getting it approved through the Environmental Protection Agency is still a decade away. Gentry talks about the bait and what is the next phase to get it to market.You can contact Dr. Gentry at GGentry@agcenter.lsu.edu.Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to jzeringue@laforestry.com.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), go to forests.org.Check out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.

The Prism of America's Education with Host Karen Schoen – You will hear the horrifying story of DCF kidnapping Kenlee and refusing to return her to Joy's loving home. All of this is because a physician's ego was bruised. For the last two years, instead of being home with her loving family, who understand her disease and give her the best care, Kenlee has been five hours away from her family, because DCF was...

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Send us a textDifferent species of birds need forests of varying ages to thrive. To talk about that is Emily "EJ" Williams, who recently retired from the American Bird Conservancy as the Southeast Director of Sustainable Forest Partnerships. She's a wildlife biologist with bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Georgia. While at the American Bird Conservancy, she worked "to stop the decline of migratory birds and enable conservation throughout their life cycle, according the conservancy's website, abcbirds.org. Because she is now retired, we don't have an email to share, but you can check out the American Bird Conservancy website above and find out more.Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to jzeringue@laforestry.com.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), go to forests.org.Check out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.

Send us a textWife. Boy mom. Entrepreneur. Tea visionary.  In this episode, I sit down with Brandi Shelton, founder of Just Add Honey Tea Company, who has spent more than two decades building one of Atlanta's most beloved tea brands.Brandi shares how her journey began with her grandmother's herbal remedies in New Orleans, how studying fashion design abroad in London sharpened her creative eye, and how Atlanta has embraced her business from the very beginning.We talk about building a product‑based business, creating intentional customer experiences, balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and the lessons she's learned while growing a brand rooted in culture, community, and flavor.If you love tea, business, or stories of women building legacy brands with heart, this episode is your perfect sip.If you love tea, business, or stories of women building brands with intention, this episode is for you.

Brendan Conway-Smith joins Minding the Brain to discuss metacognition. What is metacognition and why is it important? Can understanding metacognition help with depression and anxiety? [...]

Episode Topic: AfterlifeLife after death is a central concept in all three Abrahamic religions. What happens to a person after death? How do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam envision heaven and hell? And what can the faithful expect at the resurrection?Featured Speakers: Gabriel Side Reynolds, University of Notre DameFrancesca Murphy, University of Notre DameTzvi Novick, University of Notre DameMun'im Sirry, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/c48dfc.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Minding Scripture. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Have you ever wondered whether your eating disorder behaviors have shifted from coping and self-regulation into self-harm? In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne Miller explores the overlap between eating disorders and self-harm and explains how eating disorder behaviors can gradually become harmful even when they begin as attempts to cope. She examines eating disorder recovery through a trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and liberation-focused lens and offers clarity without shame or blame. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Marianne explains how eating disorders can function as self-harm and how trauma, dissociation, sensory overwhelm, and chronic stress shape eating disorder behaviors. She discusses neurodivergence and eating disorders, including how autistic and ADHD individuals may rely on eating patterns for regulation. She explores common self-harm behaviors that often co-occur with eating disorders, including cutting, scratching, burning, and other forms of injury, and explains the shared emotional logic behind these behaviors. She clarifies the difference between self-regulation and self-harm and explains how eating disorder behaviors can shift between these roles over time. She outlines how to recognize when an eating disorder moves from regulation into harm by identifying warning signs such as rigidity, shame, dissociation, physical consequences, and isolation. She also describes what breaking the cycle can look like by focusing on safety, agency, and flexible coping rather than punishment or control. THIS EPISODE MAY RESONATE WITH YOU IF You question whether your eating disorder behaviors feel punishing or unsafe. You live with a long-term or chronic eating disorder. You experience self-harm urges alongside an eating disorder. You identify as neurodivergent and struggle with sensory or interoceptive overwhelm. You want a trauma-informed, non-shaming approach to eating disorder recovery. KEY TOPICS This episode explores eating disorders and self-harm, eating disorder recovery, self-harm behaviors and eating disorders, trauma and eating disorders, neurodivergence and eating disorders, dissociation and eating disorders, restriction and binge eating, ARFID and sensory overwhelm, building safety in eating disorder recovery, and trauma-informed eating disorder therapy. CONTENT CAUTION This episode includes discussion of self-harm, including cutting and other forms of injury, eating disorders, trauma, dissociation, and suicidal thinking. Please listen with care and take breaks as needed. RELATED EPISODES Autism & Anorexia: When Masking Looks Like Restriction, & Recovery Feels Unsafe via Apple & Spotify. Recovering Again: Navigating Eating Disorders After a Late Neurodivergent Diagnosis (Part 1) With Stacie Fanelli, LCSW @edadhd_therapist via Apple & Spotify. Minding the Gap: The Intersection Between AuDHD & Eating Disorders With Stacie Fanelli, LCSW @edadhd_therapist via Apple & Spotify ABOUT DR. MARIANNE Dr. Marianne Miller is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in eating disorders, including ARFID, binge eating disorder, anorexia, and long-term eating disorder patterns. She takes a neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed, and liberation-focused approach and hosts the Dr. Marianne-Land podcast. WORK WITH DR. MARIANNE Dr. Marianne offers eating disorder therapy in California, Texas, and Washington DC, and provides coaching worldwide. Learn more at drmariannemiller.com.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Lisa Skinner, behavioral specialist, certified dementia practitioner, certified dementia care trainer, certified program director, 4x bestselling author, TED Speaker, and internationally recognized podcast host (ranked top 10% globally), to talk about why we should all be concerned about Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. Do you know that it is projected that people who will develop Alzheimer's in the next 25 years around the world will triple? Are you aware that people can also be living with more than one brain disease at the same time? Find out the risk factors that contribute to Alzheimer's and dementia, and realize that ultimately, there is hope! Lisa gives a rundown of modifiable risk factors in lifestyle like sleep quality, diet and exercise, and conditions like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hearing loss and isolation. Everything is intermingled! Discover how to stimulate your brain and produce neuroplasticity as protection. Even a regular brisk walk can make a huge difference! If you're living with a patient, it's important to understand all the symptoms and behaviors like hallucinations, wandering and severe mood changes, and to learn how to respond to them effectively. Join Lisa's The Minding Dementia Training Program and contact her to know more. Don't be a stranger to dementia and Alzheimer's! Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.

Send us a textGeologist Corey Shircliff works for Cavern Solutions in Baton Rouge and was a guest speaker at the LFA's convention in August 2025. A former state employee who worked with permitting wells in Louisiana, she has great knowledge about the new permits concerning Class VI wells that allow for injection of CO2 underground. This subject is topical in forestry as some companies looking to turn wood into biofuels would use residuals and small-diameter wood — pulpwood — such as paper mills used. Because of the decline of paper mills in Louisiana, the new biofuels industry could be a way landowners could get thinning performed, allowing their forests to grow larger wood for sawmills, but also it would help in the sustainable forestry cycle so that forests are healthier.Ms. Shircliff can be reached by email at Corey.Shircliff@cavernsolutions.com.Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to jzeringue@laforestry.com.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), go to forests.org.Check out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.

Join us for a profound discussion with Cliff Goins IV—author, entrepreneur, and wealth strategist—as we examine the real costs and collective solutions to America's racial wealth gap. With insights from his book, Minding the Wealth Gap, Cliff lays out practical steps for becoming a “gap closer,” no matter your income, background, or beliefs about capitalism. With guest host Lloyd Kuykendoll, the conversation is an honest exploration of history, policy, investment, and community, all rooted in Black economic empowerment.Support the showhttps://www.patreon.com/c/EA_BookClub

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Today on Mind Matters News, hosts Robert J. Marks and Brian Krouse conclude their four-part conversation with Dr. Joseph Green on the limitations of modern neuroscience. Green is author of a chapter in the volume Minding the Brain called “On the Limitations of Cutting-Edge Neuroscience.” In today’s final segment, the discussion centers on comparing different models of consciousness, including panpsychism and Read More › Source

Today on Mind Matters News, hosts Robert J. Marks and Brian Krouse conclude their three-part conversation with Dr. Joseph Green on how we can bridge the gap between cutting-edge neuroscience and philosophy of mind. Green is author of a chapter in the volume Minding the Brain called “On the Limitations of Cutting-Edge Neuroscience.” In today’s installment, the discussion first touches on the Read More › Source

In this episode, we explore how intergenerational trauma shapes attachment patterns and how reflective function (RF) and mentalization can help break the cycle. Drawing on research from Fonagy, Slade, and Berthelot, we examine how trauma-specific reflective functioning influences disorganized attachment and how therapies such as Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), and Minding the Baby (MTB) strengthen reflective capacity and promote secure attachment. Join Dr. David Puder and colleagues as they discuss the science of mentalization, attachment repair, and trauma healing, bringing together psychoanalytic, developmental, and biological perspectives to offer hope and clinical insight for patients, parents, and therapists alike. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.25 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video