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7. Guest Kevin Frazier addresses state-level AI regulation, warning against shortsighted laws that limit human agency. He advocates for transparencyand consumer choice over "regulatory capture" that mirrors historical over-litigation in other industries. (7)1968 ISAAC ASSIMOV,AUTHOR I, ROBOT

This is PART TWO of our conversation.What if the home you thought would be a new beginning became the start of a nightmare?Before Doug Owen became a paranormal researcher and author, he was simply a husband and father trying to build a life for his family in a new Idaho home. But what unfolded inside that house would change the course of his life forever.Strange apparitions began appearing. Mirrors shattered. Disembodied voices echoed through the house. Over time, the activity seemed to grow darker and more manipulative, targeting not only Doug and his wife but their children as well.In his book The Unholy Silence, Doug recounts the terrifying haunting that shook his family and ultimately set him on a path into paranormal research. He shares the deeply personal story behind those events, how the experiences changed the direction of his life, and why some of the most unsettling moments weren't the supernatural attacks themselves—but the silence he encountered when he asked for help.Get more information about Doug on his website, authordougowen.com.#TheGraveTalks #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedHouse #TrueHaunting #DougOwen #TheUnholySilence #DemonicHaunting #ParanormalInvestigation #RealGhostStory #HauntedIdaho #SupernaturalEncounters #ParanormalResearchLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

What if the home you thought would be a new beginning became the start of a nightmare?Before Doug Owen became a paranormal researcher and author, he was simply a husband and father trying to build a life for his family in a new Idaho home. But what unfolded inside that house would change the course of his life forever.Strange apparitions began appearing. Mirrors shattered. Disembodied voices echoed through the house. Over time, the activity seemed to grow darker and more manipulative, targeting not only Doug and his wife but their children as well.In his book The Unholy Silence, Doug recounts the terrifying haunting that shook his family and ultimately set him on a path into paranormal research. He shares the deeply personal story behind those events, how the experiences changed the direction of his life, and why some of the most unsettling moments weren't the supernatural attacks themselves—but the silence he encountered when he asked for help.Get more information about Doug on his website, authordougowen.com.#TheGraveTalks #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedHouse #TrueHaunting #DougOwen #TheUnholySilence #DemonicHaunting #ParanormalInvestigation #RealGhostStory #HauntedIdaho #SupernaturalEncounters #ParanormalResearchLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

5. Philps details Nadia's life as a Soviet spy in Shanghai and New York, where she stole industrial secrets using microfilms hidden in pocket mirrors. Working alongside figures like Richard Sorge and Whitaker Chambers, Nadia's experiences in the West eventually fueled her secret dissidence against Stalin's increasingly brutal and murderous regime. (22)1942 LONDON

On this, our 316th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss health, science, and the Cartesian crisis as it relates to global events. First: a new paper finds that infection tends to lead to greater frailty in older people. This reverses the causality of Terrain Theory of Disease (frailty of the body leads to greater susceptibility of infection), and also provides support for a prediction made by Bret and his co-author Debbie Ciszek in the unpublished, longer version of their reserve capacity paper from 2002. Then: what we are seeing on our personal media feeds does not make us eye-witnesses to anything—not necessarily. Plato's Cave of Mirrors means that we are all fed different media diets, and skills such as observation, discernment, and hypothesis generation, inherently fail when nobody can establish what is actually true. Recommendation: start comparing notes with other people as to what they are seeing, rather than what they think it means.*****Our sponsors:NOBS: NOBS is doing a nationwide rollout into 917 Target stores. The full list can be found on http://nobsroutines.com.  Caraway: Non-toxic, highly functional & beautiful cookware and bakeware. Save with Caraway's cookware set, and visit http://Carawayhome.com/DH10 to for an additional 10% off your next purchase.Xlear: Xylitol nasal spray that acts as prophylaxis against respiratory illnesses by reducing the stickiness of bacteria and viruses. Find Xlear online, or at your local pharmacy, grocery store, or natural products store.*****Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned)Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org*****Mentioned in this episode:Ragusa et al 2026: https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/gerona/glag043/8497853Gavazzi & Krause 2002: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(02)00437-1/fulltextNew York Magazine article on Casey Means: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/casey-means-and-the-myth-of-the-root-cause.htmlWeinstein & Ciszek 2002: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11909679/Journalist Mizrahi on X (maybe): https://x.com/eliseevanews/status/2029700361297051829Support the show

Vanilla. Straight. Cis. Monogamous. How could this story possibly be sexy?A monogamous couple tried a dual massage in a foreign country. Mirrors on the ceiling. Pillows on the bed. Jacuzzi. Steam room. At first they wondered if they were allowed to have sex. They were. Hear the tale! If you have a story you think everyone should hear, write it up and send it in to Q@Savage.Love. This episode is brought to you by VB Health, Doctor-formulated supplements that work . To learn more about Load Boost, Drive Boost and Soaking Wet and to get 10% off, visit VB.Health when you use the code Savage.

In this video episode, Sidney breaks down a 2000s core classic, Mirrors (2008).

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In today's entrepreneurial world, there is no shortage of conferences, summits, masterminds, and learning forums. But here's the real question: How do you know which ones are actually worth your time, energy, and money? In this episode, Shannon sits down with Dora Rankin to talk about discernment in business spaces - especially in a post-COVID world where the coaching and event industry has exploded with noise, hype, and inflated promises. They dive into: Why entrepreneurs are more discerning than ever The rise of "smoke and mirrors" marketing How to vet event hosts and speakers properly What to look for beyond viral posts and flashy branding Why collaboration over competition is the future How to choose rooms that stretch you without compromising your values The importance of structured sales systems alongside marketing If you've ever invested in a room that felt fluffy, performative, or misaligned — this episode will help you make smarter decisions moving forward. Key Takeaways Not all entrepreneurial events are built on substance — discernment matters. Post-COVID attendees expect measurable ROI, not hype. Viral marketing does not equal proven expertise. Testimonials, references, and tangible results matter more than aesthetics. Alignment with leadership style and values is critical. Growth rooms should challenge you — not manipulate you. Collaboration expands credibility and industry standards. Structured sales systems are as important as marketing strategies. About Dora: Dora Rankin is a powerhouse business coach, sales strategist, and author of USA Today bestselling book, The Heart Sell, dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and unlock their highest earning potential. Host of The Heart Sell Signature Summit, Camp Heart Sell Club & Retreats as well as mentor for entrepreneurial organizations like NASDAQ and Tory Burch, Dora is intentional about rolling up her sleeves to build roadmaps to revenue through relationship building strategies. Whether you're a startup or scaling past a million, her Heart Sell methodology produces purpose driven successful businesses for women.    Join Dora at the Heart Sell Summit: https://dorarankin.com/thsss2026    Learn more about Dora here: dorarankin.com    The Retreat Leaders Podcast Resources and Links: Learn to Host Retreats Join our private Facebook Group Top 5 Marketing Tools Free Guide Get your legal docs for retreats Join Shannon in Denver at the Retreat Industry Forum  Join our LinkedIn Group Apply to be a guest on our show Thanks for tuning into the Retreat Leaders Podcast. Remember to subscribe for more insightful episodes, and visit our website for additional resources. Let's create a vibrant retreat community together!   Subscribe:  Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | Spotify ---------- TIMESTAMPS Setting the Scene & Topic Introduction (00:01:07) Hosts discuss their locations, previous meeting, and introduce the main topic: discernment in entrepreneurial events. Explosion of Coaching & Retreat Industry (00:02:24) Dora shares her perspective on the noisy, crowded event space and the need for discernment. Proving Value & ROI in Events (00:03:29) Discussion on the necessity for event leaders to show real credentials and tangible results. Industry Growth Post-COVID (00:04:20) Shannon explains how COVID-19 led to a surge in new entrepreneurs and coaches, increasing competition and skepticism. Smoke and Mirrors in the Industry (00:05:37) Concerns about inexperienced leaders making big promises without real experience or results. Attendee Disillusionment & Need for Proof (00:05:55) Dora shares that many clients come after spending heavily on ineffective programs, seeking real, proven guidance. Facade of Success & Authenticity (00:07:21) Hosts discuss the disconnect between online personas and actual business success among some industry leaders. Discernment Tips: Testimonials & References (00:08:26) Advice for attendees to ask for proof, testimonials, and references before trusting event leaders. Collaboration Over Competition (00:09:26) Shannon and Dora emphasize the importance of collaboration in the industry, not competition. Risks of Inexperienced Leaders (00:10:39) Discussion on the dangers of unqualified leaders hosting events, leading to negative attendee experiences. Impact of Lived Experience (00:12:25) Dora highlights the importance of real, lived experience in providing valuable learning environments. Discernment Checklist for Attendees (00:14:02) Shannon outlines what attendees should look for: experience, testimonials, references, and alignment. Personality & Teaching Style Alignment (00:15:32) Advice to ensure the leader's style and values align with the attendee's needs, while being open to healthy challenge. Accessibility vs. Vanity Metrics (00:16:54) Dora warns against choosing events based on fame; stresses the importance of leader accessibility. Entertainment vs. Actionable Value (00:17:43) Distinguishing between motivational/entertainment events and those offering actionable business strategies. Integrity in Event Fit & Leader Recommendations (00:19:10) Shannon and Dora discuss the importance of leaders being honest about event fit and referring attendees elsewhere if needed. Sales Cycle & Long-Term Relationships (00:21:42) Dora explains the value of long-term relationships over single ticket sales in the retreat industry. Dora's Heart Sell Summit Overview (00:22:37) Dora introduces her upcoming Cleveland summit, focused on practical sales training for women entrepreneurs. Shannon's Testimonial for Dora's Methods (00:24:23) Shannon shares her personal success using Dora's sales techniques, endorsing the summit. Sales vs. Marketing: Key Differences (00:25:55) Dora explains the difference between sales and marketing, and the need for both in business growth. Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts (00:28:05) Closing remarks, gratitude, and encouragement to connect further with resources and future events.

Aleksander Lingauer is back on the show, this time putting everything on the table.Aleksander is an endurance athlete and writer, and the mind behind Project 61: a solo mission to run the length of Germany, one marathon a day, for two straight months. He's also crewed for Kim Gotthwald across two Last Man Standing victories.And this year, BPN extended him an invitation of his own.Aleksander is here to be honest and raw: about his nervous system shutting down on him. Not from one bad running session, but from weeks of training too hard, sleeping too little, and handling sudden public attention in ways he'll be the first to admit weren't healthy. What followed were tearful nights, empty churches, and one very raw conversation with himself on paper. He had to ask himself the question: what am I really doing this for?This isn't a race preview. It's an hour between two people talking honestly about ego, identity, faith, and what happens when the thing you've built your life around suddenly feels meaningless. Alexander reads aloud from a letter he wrote (Churches and Mirrors) and it stops feeling like a podcast entirely.His closing words: if you can suffer honestly, you will win honestly.Tap into the Aleksander Lingauer Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.Comment the word “PODCAST” below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W  N O T E S -The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz

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Discover how the copper mirrors of Egypt, initially rejected by Moshe, became the most precious items in the Tabernacle. This class explores the power of transforming mundane or seemingly negative tools into instruments of spiritual revival and the value of uncovering the hidden spark in every individual. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/002_shemos/009_ki_tisa/006

Daylight saving time is nearly upon us. Today, we're visiting two places with very different approaches to harnessing the sun. One imposes rules on it, wreaking havoc on residents and travelers… and the other tries to physically manipulate it.  Plus: We want to hear your unforgettable spring break stories. Where did you go? What made this trip so memorable? Did everything go as planned… or did things go wrong? Give us a call at (315) 992-7902 and leave a message telling us your name and story. Or you can record a voice memo and give it to us. At hello@atlasobscura.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Korach revolt will not die. God offers sign after sign, but the people remain disgruntled and oppositional. Is there any resolution to this challenge to the leadership, and the authority of God?

More updates on green bus funding from the EPA via the Clean School Bus Program. Plus, we dive into our March issue on optimization and efficiency, whose cover features the smiling school bus team from Loudoun County in Virginia. We see mirrors on school buses every day, but how much have you thought about the decisions behind their placement? Dave McDonald, president of Safe Bus Consulting and retired executive vice president for Rosco Vision Systems, discusses everything from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 111 to driver distraction, plus techniques and technology for student safety in the Danger Zone. Hear more from him at STN EXPO East in Charlotte-Concord, North Carolina this month. Read more about safety. Episode sposnors: Transfinder, EverDriven.

There are a lot of lies homeschool moms believe about their exhaustion. That they need a better curriculum. A tighter schedule. More discipline. But most of the time, the real answer goes much deeper than that. If you started this week with a cold cup of coffee, a house that doesn’t look like the ones on Pinterest, and a quiet voice in your head telling you you’re not doing enough — this episode is for you. Because that voice? It’s not telling you the truth. And the exhaustion you’re carrying? It’s not actually about the laundry. In this first episode of the Perfectionist to Present series, we’re pulling back the curtain on something most homeschool moms never talk about openly: the way perfectionism masquerades as responsibility — and slowly drains everything. What This Episode Is About: The Lies Homeschool Moms Believe This is a story. Several of them, actually. Because the truth about perfectionism — where it comes from, what it costs, and why it feels so hard to let go — can’t really be taught. It has to be recognized. And sometimes the fastest way to recognize something in yourself is to hear it in someone else’s story first. In this episode, you’ll hear about: A handmade circus tent (yes, really) and what it was actually about An eight-months-pregnant moment of abandonment and bone-deep exhaustion that cracked something open A Monday morning homeschool meltdown — the kind where you hear yourself yelling and wonder who that person is The childhood moment that quietly shaped decades of people-pleasing, peace-keeping, and proving And the first, small shift that made everything else possible The Thing Nobody Tells You About Perfectionism Most of us were never taught that perfectionism is a coping strategy. We were taught it was a personality trait — maybe even a virtue. She’s so detail-oriented. She has such high standards. She really cares. But here’s what’s underneath it: a belief, usually formed early and reinforced often, that your worth has to be earned. That if the house is clean enough, the birthday party elaborate enough, the homeschool schedule rigorous enough — then maybe you’ll finally feel like you’re enough. The exhausting part isn’t the circus tent. It’s the equation. If I do enough → I am enough. That equation is a lie. And it will run you into the ground before it ever delivers on its promise. For the Homeschool Mom Specifically There’s something uniquely brutal about perfectionism in the homeschool context. Because you’re not just managing a home — you’re also the educator, the curriculum director, the activity coordinator, the emotional regulator, and often the person holding the whole family’s nervous system together. The bar is invisible and always moving. And when Monday morning arrives and the kids are bickering, and the coffee is cold, and you snap — the perfectionist doesn’t just feel frustrated. She feels like she has failed. Like she is the problem. She isn’t. But it takes a while to see that clearly. This episode is the beginning of seeing it clearly. A Note on What This Series Is (And Isn’t) This month, we’re exploring four interconnected themes: Week 1 — Perfectionism: what it is, where it lives, and what it’s costing you (you’re here) Week 2 — The cost of keeping the peace: what years of self-erasure actually produce Week 3 — What coming back to yourself actually looks like Week 4 — Why you don’t have to do this alone (dropping the same day as our live retreat) Each episode will name something real. It won’t hand you a system. It will hand you a mirror — and maybe, if the timing is right, a door. Quotes Worth Sitting With “This isn’t about lowering your standards or caring less. It’s about caring about the right things.” “I was trying to silence that inner voice that told me I wasn’t good enough — a voice that had been shaped by harsh words from my childhood.” “I couldn’t accept imperfection in my family members because I couldn’t accept it in myself.” “I felt abandoned at the very moment I needed support the most.” “Every fiber of me was spent.” “You don’t rest because you’re at your wits’ end. You rest because you’re human.” If This Episode Resonated With You The moment after an episode like this — when something has been named, and you feel it in your chest — is actually really important. Not to do anything with. Just to be in. If you want a gentle, guided space to stay in that moment a little longer, I created a free mini-retreat you can do from your own home. Designed to help you pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself without needing to go anywhere, or have childcare, or do anything perfectly.

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You get two types of people when it comes to learning how to drive. The first type? Trial by fire: “As soon as you get your L’s, we’re hitting the N1 at 7am. If you can survive Marlboro Drive traffic, you can survive anything.” No warm-up. No quiet suburb roads. Straight into taxis, trucks, and that one guy in a BMW flashing you from behind. Then you get the second type. The soft launch drivers. “No rush. Let’s start in an empty parking lot. Indicators. Mirrors. Three-point turns. We build confidence first.” They believe in quiet streets, Sunday mornings, and zero pressure. One says, “The highway builds character.” The other says, “Trauma is not a teaching method.” So which one are you? Did you learn in survival mode on the N1…or did you master the basics on a peaceful back road first? Hang out with Anele and The Club on 947 every weekday morning. Popular radio hosts Anele Mdoda, Frankie du Toit, Thembekile Mrototo, and Cindy Poluta take fun to the next level with the biggest guests, hottest conversations, feel-good vibes, and the best music to get you going! Kick-start your day with the most enjoyable way to wake up in Joburg. Connect with Anele and The Club on 947 via WhatsApp at 084 000 0947 or call the studio on 011 88 38 947Thank you for listening to the Anele and the Club podcast..Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 to 09:00 to Anele and the Club broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/gyWKIkl or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/K59GRzu Subscribe to the 947s Weekly Newsletter https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media:947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg947 on X: www.x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947JoburgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you snap at your kids — and then spend the rest of the day punishing yourself for it? That's the homeschool mom inner critic. And it's running your days more than you realize. That's not a homeschooling problem. That's not a patience problem. And it’s not even a bad day problem. It’s the homeschool mom inner critic loop — and it's running your homeschool (and your life) more than you realize. This month's focus is Nurturing the Nurturer — because the voice telling you you're not enough didn't start with homeschooling. It started long before. And until you see it clearly, it's going to keep driving your days. What You’ll Discover in This Episode Teresa shares the morning that cracked everything open for her — and what she finally understood sitting at the end of her bed, depleted, questioning whether she was cut out for this audacious thing called home education. Because here's what we actually are beneath all of it. Beneath the functioning. Beneath the meals and the read-alouds and the lesson planning and the driving and the trying. We are women who chose something enormous — and who are doing it largely alone, largely unseen, largely without anyone stopping to ask how we're actually doing. Not how the kids are progressing. How WE are. The Homeschool Mom Inner Critic Loop React → Feel Bad → Criticize Yourself → React Again. That loop isn't just emotionally painful. It quietly fuels your mental load, drains your nervous system, and over time — this is the part that matters most — it erodes your trust in yourself. Every round through it, you collect more evidence that you're failing. That you're not enough. That everyone else has it together. And you start to believe it. The Voices Running The Show “If I stop, everything falls apart.” “I should be able to handle this.” “Other moms don't lose it like this.” “If I rest, I'm letting everyone down.” Sound familiar? Those aren't facts. They're a very convincing, very well-practiced story. And you can learn to interrupt it. What To Do In The Moment The difference between “this is hard” and “I am failing.” The Friend Test — one practical tool you can use the next time that critical voice starts. The four cookbook questions to ask yourself when that feeling of failure shows up. And why your feeling of failure isn't a verdict — it's information. The Four Cookbook Questions When the inner critic starts — don't spiral. Go back to the cookbook. What are you not getting enough of? What are you getting too much of? And what's the one thing — if you're really honest — you already know you need? What have you been ignoring that keeps showing up anyway? The Truth About The Homeschool Mom Inner Critic Learning to interrupt that harsh inner voice isn't about positive thinking or trying harder. It's about seeing the pattern clearly — and choosing something different. Your kids don't need you to be perfect. They need you present. But when the inner critic is running the show, you're not leading from presence. You're reacting from an old story that was never yours to begin with. You are overidentifying your responsibility to your kids — and underidentifying your responsibility to yourself. What is best for you is what is best for them. Join The Calm The Inner Critic Workshop Ready to go deeper? This month I'm hosting a 90-minute working session for homeschool moms who are tired of being so hard on themselves — moms who know they're beating themselves up constantly but don't know how to stop in the moment. You'll leave with a Recognition Tool, a 4-Step Thought Care Framework, two practical in-the-moment techniques, and a personalized action plan built around your specific triggers. Not to fix yourself. To untangle the overwhelm and stop reacting from inherited survival mode — so you can lead your homeschool from a place that actually feels like you. Can't make it live? You'll get the replay. But the life-changing coaching happens in the room. ➡️ Join the Workshop — $57 Free Resource — Aligned Homeschool Reset Session If you're ready to untangle the overwhelm and build a homeschool life that actually fits you — ➡️ Book your free Aligned Homeschool Reset Session Uncover what's really driving your overwhelm. Coming This Week on the Confident Homeschool Life YouTube Channel: “What’s Really Happening When Your Child Won’t Listen” “Perimenopause & Homeschooling? Here are 4 Steps to Help You“ How you talk to yourself REALLY matters. So you’ll definitely want to catch those on YouTube. Resources Mentioned

In this episode, I sit down with psychic, spiritual content creator, and all-around iconic human Kayleigh Alexa for an unfiltered conversation about what it actually means to be a spiritual woman navigating dating, self-trust, and showing up online without losing your soul in the process.We chat about the the spiritual closet, what it means to hide your gifts because you're afraid of rejection, and why that same wound shows up in your relationships, your dating patterns, and even your content. Kayleigh shares her experience of being gaslit by a partner who literally knew she was psychic and intentionally made her doubt herself, and how that became the catalyst for owning her gifts fully.This episode goes deep on soul mirrors, why you attract people who reflect your unhealed wounds, energetic sovereignty in relationships, what it means to create content FROM yourself instead of FOR the algorithm, and why your intuition has never actually been wrong.

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Rachel Hollis gives a tough-love talk on self-deception—how people perform a version of their lives (especially through social media) to feel significant, but end up emptier because they avoid facing what's real. She breaks down three common lies (performing growth instead of doing it, living in “someday,” and performing for an audience) and offers steps to get honest: a reality-check person, a calendar/bank audit, and saying the true thing out loud. Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 00:00 Scarcity Mindset & Why “Faking Abundance” Feels Empty 01:09 Meet Rachel Hollis + Why This Episode Is Tough Love 03:36 The Pattern: Performing Your Life Instead of Living It 06:10 Rachel's Vertigo Story: When Emotions Show Up in the Body 08:55 You Can't Fix What You Refuse to Face (Fake It Till You Make It?) 11:13 What Self-Deception Is—and Why Your Brain Does It 14:22 Sawyer, Mirrors, and the Cost of Not Seeing Reality Clearly 19:21 The Quest for Significance: Social Media, Scarcity, and “Looking Successful” 28:10 3 Types of Self-Deception (Type #1: Performing Growth vs. Real Growth) 30:05 When Self-Help Becomes a Trap: Consuming vs. Actually Growing 32:01 ‘Eat Pray Love' Syndrome: Changing Scenery Without Changing Patterns 33:26 Real Work Isn't Cute: The Uncomfortable, Unseen Healing Process 35:39 Self-Deception #2: Living in ‘Someday' Instead of Facing Today 38:35 Self-Deception #3: Performing Your Life for an Audience (Social + AI) 44:07 The Way Through: Ego Deaths, Radical Honesty, and Letting Go of the Facade 46:06 Her Biggest Ego Check: Why ‘Girl, Wash Your Face' Was Mostly Luck 50:14 3 Practical Steps to Get Real: Accountability, Audits, and Saying It Out Loud 54:37 Closing Reminder: You're Human—Choose Truth in One Area This Week Sign up for Rachel's weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does faith look like when prayer doesn't get answered the way you think it should? How are Christians supposed to navigate life when the miracle they believed for doesn't happen? Is God's sovereignty enough? Join Dr. Charli and guest Joyce Hamilton-Whitson as they discuss the death of a child. Joyce shares intimate details of her son's illness and death and what God taught her through it all. This testimony is going to strike every chord in your heart.Active-Faith.orgcharli@active-faith.comJOYCE HAMILTON-WHITSON:skyisblue64@gmail.comClick here to get Joyce's Book, House of Mirrors: https://a.co/d/0eiVlXgm

The Metaphysical Hour with Julia Cannon and Tracie Mahan and Question Master Tiffanny Navigating the Saturn-Neptune Conjunction: Frequencies, Self-Sovereignty, and the Language of the Body This episode of The Metaphysical Hour explores the spiritual transition from 3D to 5D frequencies, emphasizing the importance of self-trust and discernment during major astrological shifts. Hosts Julia Cannon and Tracey Mahan discuss how to interpret life's triggers and physical symptoms as guidance for soul evolution. The Saturn-Neptune Conjunction and New Beginnings The discussion opens with a significant energy update regarding the Saturn-Neptune conjunction at zero degrees Aries, occurring on February 20, 2026. This rare event marks the beginning of a new 36-year cycle in the Zodiac, signaling a time for bravery and the initiation of new paths. The hosts highlight that this period requires individuals to embody self-sovereignty and responsibility (Saturn) while leaning into spiritual intuition and soul missions (Neptune). The Frequency Shift: Moving from 3D to 5D A central theme of the conversation is the collective movement into higher frequencies. Julia Cannon shares a vision of this transition as moving through a film or filter; anything that does not resonate with the higher 5D frequency is essentially "squeezed out" of the soul and body. This process often brings old patterns and behaviors directly into one's "face" to be dealt with [163-176]. The hosts explain that if these lessons are ignored, they will continue to reappear—sometimes as a "psychic two-by-four"—until the individual chooses to look at the behavior and release it. Triggers as Mirrors for Growth The hosts emphasize that external triggers, especially those found in the news or social media, are mirrors for internal work. When an individual reacts strongly to an event, it indicates an area of insecurity, doubt, or unworthiness that is ready for healing [229-246]. Staying in a state of love requires asking, "What is this teaching me?" and maintaining discernment rather than blindly following a "bandwagon". SoulSpeak: The Language of the Body The Q&A segment addresses physical symptoms as subconscious messages. For instance, losing one's voice is interpreted as the body's way of forcing a "break" that the individual refused to take consciously [675-678][741-751]. The body often uses illness as an "excusable" reason for rest when the ego continues to push through exhaustion [741-755]. Additionally, the hosts clarify that in QHHT (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique) sessions, "knowing" or "feeling" information is just as valid as "seeing" it, as everyone processes spiritual data differently. The current energetic climate is one of profound transition, demanding that individuals shed old "3D" baggage to align with higher frequencies. By treating life's challenges as mirrors and physical symptoms as messages, one can navigate this 36-year cycle with greater ease, self-love, and spiritual clarity.

Episode 456, including tracks from Riot City Radio, Lawmaker, Grade 2, Micah and The Mirrors, Brad Marino, The Melmacs, The Darts, Down Division, Safety Second, D.O.A., Battle Flask, Banda AL9, and The Sh-Booms. Eric adds his upcoming releases, but is unable to make it this episode. The episode is loaded with a bunch of new music shared with us, a great album, and wrap up the show with a couple indie rock and psych-funk tracks.

How do one way mirrors allow light to pass in only one direction? If light travels through the glass equally from both sides, why does the simple flip of a light switch create a hidden observer? How does a microscopic layer of aluminum or silver on a piece of glass actually bounce light back to create a reflection? Why does our brain instantly prefer our flipped mirror image over the real perspective captured in a photograph? ... we explain like I'm five Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: avalancheofneed, afropuf, coolminded, tequilaamocking_bird, blade_torlock, imtrollin_theyhatin, antiproton and spilgrim16 To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Join us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/eli5ThePodcast/ or send us an e-mail: ELI5ThePodcast@gmail.com

This episode is sponsored by Deel – hire, manage, and pay anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/Suicide is the leading cause of death for people under 35, yet most workplaces are not prepared to recognise or respond to a suicidal crisis.In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, I speak with Jessi Beyer, a mental health professional, former SWAT crisis negotiator, international speaker, author, and creator of the L.I.F.E.™ Model — a proven approach that helps organisations build crisis-ready teams, improve culture, and reduce risk and liability.Jessi introduces her L.I.F.E. Framework, a practical model that equips HR professionals and managers with the skills to listen, ask directly about suicide, and respond with confidence before a crisis escalates. We explore why traditional workplace mental health approaches often fall short and how organisations can build crisis-ready cultures rooted in courageous listening.This conversation is not about turning HR into therapists. It is about leadership, awareness, and human connection. If you work in HR, L&D, or people management, this episode could fundamentally change how you approach mental health and suicide prevention in your organisation.Please share this episode with your colleagues. It could help save a life.Connect with Jessi: https://jessibeyerinternational.com/consultNick Day's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7Enjoyed this? Check out our sister podcast @thepayrollpodcast for more great content!(00:00) Why Suicide Prevention Belongs in the Workplace(04:28) Why EAPs & Hotline Posters Fall Short(07:50) Hidden Warning Signs HR Teams Miss(11:55) Jessi Beyer's Personal Story & Crisis Background(16:07) Essential Skills That De-Escalate Crisis(21:15) Mirrors, Open Questions & Avoiding Interrogation(26:53) Summary Statements & The Power of Silence(33:21) What NOT to Say in a Suicide Conversation(39:02) The LIFE Framework(48:21) Building a Crisis-Ready Workplace Culture(52:16) The One Skill That Could Save a Life(57:26) Why Suicide Prevention Is an HR Responsibility

In folklore, witches had familiars...spirits that lived between worlds.Messengers.Mirrors.Helpers in the unseen.Today, the familiar glows in your hand.In this episode of Idiot Mystic, I explore AI as a modern familiar spirit...not necessarily because it's conscious, but because of how we relate to it. We confess to it. We create with it. We ask it questions we don't ask anyone else.What happens when the mirror starts shaping the mind?This is a conversation about myth, shadow, suggestion, and the ancient human instinct to not think alone.Are you using the familiar…or is it quietly using you?I've been kind of being mentally assaulted by university, but if you feel like reading some garbage it's available on www.idiotmystic.com OR on the off chance that real-time conversation is something you want, come join the Discord.https://discord.gg/dXKjhZrZmM

What happens when you finally stop asking permission to be yourself? If you’ve been wondering how to stop people-pleasing as a homeschool mom, this conversation will show you it’s possible. Homeschool mom and creative entrepreneur Latoya shares her journey from living for everyone else to discovering what she actually wants—and why that shift changed everything in her homeschool life. This month’s focus: Nurturing the Nurturer — because you can’t give what you don’t have, and your kids don’t need your perfection. They need your presence. Latoya hit 40 and realized she’d spent decades doing what everyone expected—but had never asked herself what SHE actually wanted. As a homeschool mom, restaurant management graduate, and someone who always made sure everyone else was okay, the idea of prioritizing herself felt selfish. Scary. Wrong. But when she finally gave herself permission to explore her creativity, build her crochet business, and trust her own voice? That was when things began to shift. Her homeschool days became more peaceful. Her kids became more autonomous. And she discovered that choosing herself wasn’t selfish—it was the best thing she could do for her family. How to Stop People-Pleasing as a Homeschool Mom: Latoya’s Journey from Self-Sacrifice to Self-Trust What You’ll Discover in This Episode The Permission You’ve Been Waiting For: Why serving yourself actually serves your family better How to distinguish between what you want and what others expect of you The power of silence and solitude in discovering your authentic voice Why “waiting for the answer” is part of the process From Rigid to Present: Redefining Homeschool Success What a “good day” used to look like (spoiler: checking all the boxes) vs. what it looks like now How to choose peace over productivity for a more meaningful family life Why your kids’ autonomy grows when you honour your own The truth about gaps, “behind,” and what kids actually need to thrive Caribbean Flow vs. Hustle Culture: The cultural pressure to always be “doing something” Why presence matters more than productivity How to give yourself permission to just BE with your people What happens when you stop measuring success externally Creative Work as Life Force (Not Luxury): Why Latoya’s crochet business isn’t “extra”—it’s essential How creative pursuits actually fuel better mothering Choosing fulfillment over financial gain (and being okay with that) Teaching your kids to honour their interests by modeling it yourself The Inner Work Nobody Talks About: Why inner work is gritty, messy, and nothing like social media portrays How to extend to yourself the same compassion you give others The first small decision where you stop explaining and start trusting yourself Why disappointing others is sometimes the most aligned choice “What is best for you, for me is what’s best for them because it trickles into everything else. So the happier I become, the more comfortable I become with myself, the better everything around me gets.”  — Latoya Why This Conversation Matters This isn’t just another interview about homeschooling. It’s about what happens when you finally permit yourself to ask: Who am I beyond the roles I play? If you’re struggling with how to stop people-pleasing as a homeschool mom, Latoya’s story is for you. She’s every mom who’s ever wondered if wanting something for herself makes her selfish. But here’s what Latoya discovered (and what you will too): When you choose yourself, your kids don’t suffer. They thrive. Because they get to see what it looks like to honor your own voice, trust your own knowing, and live from alignment instead of obligation. Your homeschool doesn’t need more curriculum. It needs more of YOU—the real you, the aligned you, the unapologetic you. Connect with Latoya YouTube: Toya in Stitches Instagram: @toya.in.stitches Latoya creates DIY crochet tutorials that go beyond simple instructions—she teaches you to understand your body, measurements, and personal style so you can create garments that actually fit YOU. Coming This Week on the Confident Homeschool Life YouTube Channel: “The Inner Critic Pattern So Many Homeschool Moms Don’t Realize They’re In” How you talk to yourself REALLY matters. So you’ll definitely want to catch those on YouTube. Join the Calm the Inner Critic Workshop Ready to go deeper and learn how to stop the inner critic as a homeschool mom?This month, I’m hosting a workshop to help you see what’s been driving you—and choose something different. Not to fix yourself. But to untangle the overwhelm and stop reacting from inherited survival mode. So you can lead your homeschool life from a place that actually feels like you—with presence, calm, and clarity. YES, I NEED THIS Want more support? Join the Confident Homeschool Mom community Read: Homeschool Mama Self-Care: Nurturing the Nurturer Listen: Previous episodes on setting boundaries Episodes You’ll Also Love: Unlearning People-Pleasing as a Homeschool Mom How to Stop the Inner Critic as a Homeschool Mom: The Charmed Life I Was Chasing (& the Pattern I Didn't Know I Was Living) Homeschool with Purpose: Honouring our Values & Priorities Stop Asking These 6 Homeschool Questions (That Sabotage Your Life) Finding Healing & Purpose When Life is Life-ing How to Stop Being a Hostage to Homeschool Pressure (& What to Do Instead) Deschooling and Life Purpose: Is there a connection? The Real Reason You’re Overwhelmed (It’s Not the Curriculum) How to Make Confident Homeschool Decisions (Without Seeking Permission) Awakened Homeschool Family: Living with Purpose, Learning from Heart Self-Compassion for Homeschool Mamas Course to Nurture You Share This Episode Know a homeschool mom who’s been living for everyone else and wondering when it’s her turn? Send her this episode. It might be exactly the permission she needs to finally ask herself: What do I actually want? Remember: Your kids don’t need your perfection. They need your presence. They need to see what it looks like when you honor yourself, trust yourself, and choose alignment over obligation. Because when you give yourself permission to stop people-pleasing? That’s when everything shifts. Press play and discover how to stop people-pleasing as a homeschool mom—and start leading from the inside out. Latest episodes you might also enjoy: How to Stop People-Pleasing as a Homeschool Mom (One Mom’s Story) February 17, 2026 How to Stop the Inner Critic as a Homeschool Mom: The Charmed Life I Was Chasing (& the Pattern I Didn’t Know I Was Living) February 10, 2026 The Most Important Way to Take Care of Yourself as an Overwhelmed Homeschool Mom February 2, 2026 How to Do Kindergarten in Your Homeschool: A Fun & Effective Guide January 29, 2026 The Real Reason You’re Overwhelmed (It’s Not the Curriculum) January 26, 2026 Unexpected Feelings When Your Homeschooler Gets Accepted to University January 22, 2026 How to Stop Being a Hostage to Homeschool Pressure (& What to Do Instead) January 19, 2026 The Truth About Finding Your Homeschool Rhythm January 13, 2026 The Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast: Introducing the 1% Pivot January 6, 2026 Purpose-Driven Homeschool Planning for 2026: How to Recalibrate the Year with Clarity December 23, 2025 1% Shift to a Calm Homeschool Life December 23, 2025 12 Things I've Learned About Homeschool Moms: Self-Care Tips for Overwhelmed Homeschool Moms December 10, 2025 12-Day Homeschool Mom Self-Care Challenge to Come Back to Yourself December 2, 2025 What is the Reimagine Your Homeschool Group Coaching? November 18, 2025 Not Just a Homeschool Mom — Why You’re Disappearing (And How to Come Back) November 11, 2025 Teaching World War to a Homeschooled Eight Year Old November 10, 2025 Reimagine Your Homeschool: Feel Free, Inspire Curiosity and Do What Works November 5, 2025 the role of imagination in a home education November 4, 2025 Helping Our Kids Live Their Lives on Purpose: A Practical Guide for Homeschool Moms October 28, 2025 How to Set Realistic High School Expectations? Learn Human Development October 20, 2025 How to Build Homeschool Routines that Support YOU October 14, 2025 Why Deschooling? To Feel Confident, Certain & Good Enough October 7, 2025 The Ultimate Guide to Building Boundaries and Healthy Relationships for Homeschool Moms September 23, 2025 Ultimate Homeschool Overwhelm Quiz That Reveals Your Hidden Stress Triggers in 5 Minutes September 15, 2025 Start Homeschooling in British Columbia: How to Decide September 9, 2025 How to Create an Effective Homeschool Routine that Works for You September 2, 2025 Interest-Led Homeschool for Confident Moms: An Enneagram 8 Mom's Story of Growth August 28, 2025 How Do I Unschool My Child? 5 Simple Steps to Spark Natural Learning August 19, 2025 9 Mistakes That Make Your 1st Homeschool Year Stressful (& How to Avoid Them) August 13, 2025 Top Tips for New Homeschool Moms in Season 3 August 11, 2025 5 Challenges Working Homeschool Moms Face—And How to Overcome Them August 5, 2025 How to Manage Overstimulation as a Homeschool Mom July 30, 2025 Reclaim You: Rediscover Life Beyond the Homeschool Mom Role July 22, 2025 A Summer Reset for Homeschool Moms: The Secret to a More Peaceful Year Ahead July 15, 2025 How to Help Reluctant Writers: Julie Bogart on Homeschool Writing July 7, 2025 7 Ways Brené Rescued Me from One of those Homeschool Days June 30, 2025 Morning Affirmations for Homeschool Mama: A Simple Practice for You to Parent with Intention June 24, 2025 5 Overlooked Mistakes That Are Stressing You Out as a Homeschool Mom (& How to Fix Them) June 18, 2025 The Soul School Way: Books as Mirrors, Windows, and Voices for Homeschool Families June 3, 2025 Sibling Bickering in Homeschool Families: What's Normal & How to Handle It May 27, 2025 Homeschool Mom Boundaries: 6 Truths That Will Set You Free May 20, 2025 How the Mother Wound Affects Homeschool Moms—and How to Break Free May 12, 2025 Homeschool Mom Boundary Issues? You’re Not Doing This… May 6, 2025 How to Deschool as a Homeschool Mom and Rediscover Your Identity April 30, 2025 How my story of deschooling brought more freedom & purpose April 22, 2025 How to Know if Deschooling is Right for You: 7 Signs you Need to Deschool April 13, 2025 Why Do You Want to Deschool? Understanding Why it Matters April 11, 2025 Is My Homeschooler Behind? The Truth About Learning at Their Own Pace April 1, 2025 A Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Purposeful Living March 25, 2025 10 Simple Steps to the Homeschool Life (& Live it on Purpose) March 17, 2025 Subscribe to the Homeschool Mama Self-Care podcast YouTube Apple Audible Spotify

Send a textA Land Called Homily is where you'll find the weekly talks given by David Chatel at St. Paul's Episcopal Chapel in Magnolia Springs, Alabama. This episode is from the Last Sunday after the Epiphany and based on Matthew 17:1-9. For more content and information, visit www.davidchatel.com. Thanks for listening!

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When “Keep Going” Becomes Survival: How to Stop the Inner Critic as a Homeschool Mom If you’ve been wondering how to stop the inner critic as a homeschool mom, this episode will show you why that voice is so loud—and where it actually came from. This month’s focus: Nurturing the Nurturer — because the voice telling you you’re not enough didn’t start with homeschooling. It started long before. And it’s running your days more than you realize. I was eight months pregnant, in relentless pain, watching my support system shift beneath me—and I told myself to just keep going. Years later, on a chaotic Monday morning with four kids and cold coffee, I was still saying the same thing. What I didn’t know then was that I wasn’t being strong. I was surviving a pattern I’d learned as a child—one that many homeschool moms are still living without realizing it. In this episode, I’m sharing two personal stories that finally helped me see: the inner narratives I developed in childhood to survive chaos were now shaping how I showed up as a homeschool mom. And they were costing me connection—with myself, my kids, and the life I actually wanted. What You’ll Discover in This Episode The Inheritance You Didn’t Ask For: How childhood survival patterns show up in your homeschool life Why “keep going” isn’t strength—it’s often unprocessed survival The hidden cost of white-knuckling through motherhood What it means to lead from alignment instead of old scripts Two Stories, One Pattern: Being eight months pregnant: contractions, exhaustion, feeling abandoned—and the belief that stopping meant failing A Monday morning in slump month: foggy, irritable, yelling at the kids, and realizing the loud voice wasn’t just theirs—it was mine How these moments, years apart, were connected by the same inherited narrative The Inner Critic You Don’t Realize Is Running the Show: “If I stop, everything falls apart” “I should be able to do this” “Other moms handle this better” “If I rest, I’m letting everyone down” How to Stop the Inner Critic as a Homeschool Mom: Recognizing that mistakes are just mistakes—you can repair Understanding that your worth isn’t found in hustling or proving yourself Building a firmer inner connection so you can lead from intention, not pressure Moving from reaction to response—aligned from the inside out The Truth About the Inner Critic Learning how to stop the inner critic as a homeschool mom isn’t about positive thinking or trying harder. It’s about seeing the pattern clearly—and choosing something different. Your kids don’t need you to be perfect. They need you to show up as yourself—fully, imperfectly, and grounded. But when the inner critic is running the show, you’re not leading from presence. You’re reacting from an old story that was never yours to begin with. And that story? It didn’t come from homeschooling. It came from somewhere earlier. Somewhere deeper. Until you see it clearly, it’s going to keep driving your days. Coming This Week on the Confident Homeschool Life YouTube Channel: “The Inner Critic Pattern So Many Homeschool Moms Don’t Realize They’re In” “18 Things Homeschool Moms Say to Themselves (That They’d Never Say to a Friend)” How you talk to yourself REALLY matters. So you’ll definitely want to catch those on YouTube. Join the Calm the Inner Critic Workshop Ready to go deeper and learn how to stop the inner critic as a homeschool mom?This month, I’m hosting a workshop to help you see what’s been driving you—and choose something different. Not to fix yourself. But to untangle the overwhelm and stop reacting from inherited survival mode. So you can lead your homeschool life from a place that actually feels like you—with presence, calm, and clarity. Free Resource: Book Your Aligned Homeschool Reset Session If you’re ready to untangle the overwhelm and build a homeschool life that actually fits you, I have an opening on Friday for a free Aligned Homeschool Reset session. Want more support? Join the Confident Homeschool Mom community Read: Homeschool Mama Self-Care: Nurturing the Nurturer Listen: Previous episodes on setting boundaries Latest Episodes You Might Also Enjoy: 11 Powerful Affirmations Every Homeschool Mom Needs to Hear Stop Asking These 6 Homeschool Questions (That Sabotage Your Life) How to Stop Being a Hostage to Homeschool Pressure (& What to Do Instead) How to Homeschool During a Crisis with Lynda Puleio The Real Reason You're Overwhelmed (It's Not the Curriculum) 50 ways I nurture myself as a homeschool mama Awakened Homeschool Family: Living with Purpose, Learning from Heart Self-Compassion for Homeschool Mamas Course to Nurture You The Most Important Way to Take Care of Yourself as an Overwhelmed Homeschool Mom Share This Episode Know a homeschool mom struggling with the inner critic? Send her this episode. It might be exactly what she needs to hear today. Remember: You matter in your homeschool life. You have the capacity to lead your days with presence, calm, and clarity—not pressure, perfectionism, or old scripts that were never yours to begin with. Every tiny shift you make toward alignment ripples into your children, your home, and your sense of self. Press play and discover how to stop the inner critic as a homeschool mom—and start leading from the inside out. Latest episodes you might also enjoy: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Linkedin YouTube Latest episodes you might also enjoy: How to Stop People-Pleasing as a Homeschool Mom (One Mom’s Story) February 17, 2026 How to Stop the Inner Critic as a Homeschool Mom: The Charmed Life I Was Chasing (& the Pattern I Didn’t Know I Was Living) February 10, 2026 The Most Important Way to Take Care of Yourself as an Overwhelmed Homeschool Mom February 2, 2026 How to Do Kindergarten in Your Homeschool: A Fun & Effective Guide January 29, 2026 The Real Reason You’re Overwhelmed (It’s Not the Curriculum) January 26, 2026 Unexpected Feelings When Your Homeschooler Gets Accepted to University January 22, 2026 How to Stop Being a Hostage to Homeschool Pressure (& What to Do Instead) January 19, 2026 The Truth About Finding Your Homeschool Rhythm January 13, 2026 The Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast: Introducing the 1% Pivot January 6, 2026 Purpose-Driven Homeschool Planning for 2026: How to Recalibrate the Year with Clarity December 23, 2025 1% Shift to a Calm Homeschool Life December 23, 2025 12 Things I've Learned About Homeschool Moms: Self-Care Tips for Overwhelmed Homeschool Moms December 10, 2025 12-Day Homeschool Mom Self-Care Challenge to Come Back to Yourself December 2, 2025 What is the Reimagine Your Homeschool Group Coaching? November 18, 2025 Not Just a Homeschool Mom — Why You’re Disappearing (And How to Come Back) November 11, 2025 Teaching World War to a Homeschooled Eight Year Old November 10, 2025 Reimagine Your Homeschool: Feel Free, Inspire Curiosity and Do What Works November 5, 2025 the role of imagination in a home education November 4, 2025 Helping Our Kids Live Their Lives on Purpose: A Practical Guide for Homeschool Moms October 28, 2025 How to Set Realistic High School Expectations? Learn Human Development October 20, 2025 How to Build Homeschool Routines that Support YOU October 14, 2025 Why Deschooling? To Feel Confident, Certain & Good Enough October 7, 2025 The Ultimate Guide to Building Boundaries and Healthy Relationships for Homeschool Moms September 23, 2025 Ultimate Homeschool Overwhelm Quiz That Reveals Your Hidden Stress Triggers in 5 Minutes September 15, 2025 Start Homeschooling in British Columbia: How to Decide September 9, 2025 How to Create an Effective Homeschool Routine that Works for You September 2, 2025 Interest-Led Homeschool for Confident Moms: An Enneagram 8 Mom's Story of Growth August 28, 2025 How Do I Unschool My Child? 5 Simple Steps to Spark Natural Learning August 19, 2025 9 Mistakes That Make Your 1st Homeschool Year Stressful (& How to Avoid Them) August 13, 2025 Top Tips for New Homeschool Moms in Season 3 August 11, 2025 5 Challenges Working Homeschool Moms Face—And How to Overcome Them August 5, 2025 How to Manage Overstimulation as a Homeschool Mom July 30, 2025 Reclaim You: Rediscover Life Beyond the Homeschool Mom Role July 22, 2025 A Summer Reset for Homeschool Moms: The Secret to a More Peaceful Year Ahead July 15, 2025 How to Help Reluctant Writers: Julie Bogart on Homeschool Writing July 7, 2025 7 Ways Brené Rescued Me from One of those Homeschool Days June 30, 2025 Morning Affirmations for Homeschool Mama: A Simple Practice for You to Parent with Intention June 24, 2025 5 Overlooked Mistakes That Are Stressing You Out as a Homeschool Mom (& How to Fix Them) June 18, 2025 The Soul School Way: Books as Mirrors, Windows, and Voices for Homeschool Families June 3, 2025 Sibling Bickering in Homeschool Families: What's Normal & How to Handle It May 27, 2025 Homeschool Mom Boundaries: 6 Truths That Will Set You Free May 20, 2025 How the Mother Wound Affects Homeschool Moms—and How to Break Free May 12, 2025 Homeschool Mom Boundary Issues? 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In Episode 3 of Two Bald Dudes, Joe and Romain explore mirrors, awareness, and the algorithms shaping both our screens and our minds.Using humor, cultural references, and grounded insight, they unpack how attention feeds perception, how distraction dulls intuition, and why the body acts as a tuning fork for truth. From social media algorithms to internal belief systems, this episode reveals how what we focus on is reflected back to us again and again.The conversation weaves through belonging, tribal identity, purpose, and the subtle ways awareness disappears when fitting in matters more than truth. This episode invites listeners to slow down, reconnect with their internal guidance system, and take responsibility for the mirror they stand in front of.Get on the Two Bald Dudes newsletter and get a weekly journal to go along with each episode. CLICK HERE Follow Romain on IG

Show NotesAustralian composer Lawrence English has spent over two decades treating sound as something that occupies your body, not just your ears. Putting The Tonearm's needle on Lawrence English means entering a sonic world where you're never quite sure what you're hearing or where it's coming from, and if you are a listener like our host, that will suit you just fine.Lawrence's recent album Trinity pairs him with Stephen Vitiello and guests like Brendan Canty from Fugazi and Chris Abrahams from The Necks. Each track builds what English calls "impossible trios," turning geographic and other constraints into creative fuel.Lawrence is here to discuss collaboration, the art of curation, and what it means to make meaningful work in an age drowning in content.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Lawrence English & Stephen Vitiello's album Trinity)–Dig DeeperArtist and AlbumVisit Lawrence English at lawrenceenglish.com and follow him on Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, and BandcampPurchase Lawrence English & Stephen Vitiello's Trinity from American Dreams, Bandcamp, or Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choiceLearn more about Room40, Lawrence English's label celebrating its 25th anniversaryCollaborators on 'Trinity'Chris Abrahams (The Necks) - pianistStephen Vitiello - sound artist and composerAki Onda - multidisciplinary artistMarina Rosenfeld - turntablist and composerBrendan Canty (Fugazi, The Messthetics) - drummerThe late Steve Roden - artist and lowercase musicianBooks and TheoryPeter Szendy - 'Listen: A History of Our Ears'Neil Postman - 'Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business'Lauren Berlant - Cruel Optimism theoryMark Fisher - cultural theoristPlaces and ConceptsGunkanjima (Battleship Island) - abandoned coal mining island off NagasakiHashima Island history - most densely populated place in historyJapanese Metabolist architecture - architectural movement English researchedArt Gallery of New South Wales - collected English's bell workMusical Groups and EnsemblesThe Necks - Chris Abrahams' improvisational jazz trioTenniscoats - Japanese duo Saya and Takashi UenoAcademic and Philosophical ConceptsRelational listening - English's PhD theory on reconciling psychological and technological auditionAcid nostalgia - English's working concept on how contemporary nostalgia corrodes the pastNatsukashii - Japanese concept of longing for a time/place you were never part ofTsundoku - Japanese word for collecting books you don't readMa - Japanese concept of the space between elementsRelated WorksLawrence English - 'Cruel Optimism' (Room40)Lawrence English - 'Wilderness of Mirrors' (Room40, 2014)Chris Abrahams - 'Thrown' (Room40)Chris Abrahams - 'Appearance' (Room40, 2020)–Dig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn. • Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show NotesAustralian composer Lawrence English has spent over two decades treating sound as something that occupies your body, not just your ears. Putting The Tonearm's needle on Lawrence English means entering a sonic world where you're never quite sure what you're hearing or where it's coming from, and if you are a listener like our host, that will suit you just fine.Lawrence's recent album Trinity pairs him with Stephen Vitiello and guests like Brendan Canty from Fugazi and Chris Abrahams from The Necks. Each track builds what English calls "impossible trios," turning geographic and other constraints into creative fuel.Lawrence is here to discuss collaboration, the art of curation, and what it means to make meaningful work in an age drowning in content.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Lawrence English & Stephen Vitiello's album Trinity)–Dig DeeperArtist and AlbumVisit Lawrence English at lawrenceenglish.com and follow him on Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, and BandcampPurchase Lawrence English & Stephen Vitiello's Trinity from American Dreams, Bandcamp, or Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choiceLearn more about Room40, Lawrence English's label celebrating its 25th anniversaryCollaborators on 'Trinity'Chris Abrahams (The Necks) - pianistStephen Vitiello - sound artist and composerAki Onda - multidisciplinary artistMarina Rosenfeld - turntablist and composerBrendan Canty (Fugazi, The Messthetics) - drummerThe late Steve Roden - artist and lowercase musicianBooks and TheoryPeter Szendy - 'Listen: A History of Our Ears'Neil Postman - 'Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business'Lauren Berlant - Cruel Optimism theoryMark Fisher - cultural theoristPlaces and ConceptsGunkanjima (Battleship Island) - abandoned coal mining island off NagasakiHashima Island history - most densely populated place in historyJapanese Metabolist architecture - architectural movement English researchedArt Gallery of New South Wales - collected English's bell workMusical Groups and EnsemblesThe Necks - Chris Abrahams' improvisational jazz trioTenniscoats - Japanese duo Saya and Takashi UenoAcademic and Philosophical ConceptsRelational listening - English's PhD theory on reconciling psychological and technological auditionAcid nostalgia - English's working concept on how contemporary nostalgia corrodes the pastNatsukashii - Japanese concept of longing for a time/place you were never part ofTsundoku - Japanese word for collecting books you don't readMa - Japanese concept of the space between elementsRelated WorksLawrence English - 'Cruel Optimism' (Room40)Lawrence English - 'Wilderness of Mirrors' (Room40, 2014)Chris Abrahams - 'Thrown' (Room40)Chris Abrahams - 'Appearance' (Room40, 2020)–Dig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn. • Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In light of the new Netflix documentary about Lucy Letby, we're dipping into the RedHanded archives to revisit our own coverage of this controversial case – following an expert panel's findings in February 2025...Want even more up-to-date analysis? Listen to our new ShortHand episode now: 'ShortHand: Lucy Letby – What Netflix Left Out'. --An independent panel of experts has concluded that NO murders took place at the Countess of Chester hospital. If true, it would mean that Lucy Letby, currently serving 15 life sentences and branded the UK's most prolific child serial killer, is innocent – and the subject of the worst miscarriage of justice in recent British memory. We go over what was covered at last week's press conference – and whether it changed our minds on this complex case. Watch the press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT8CO15IHMsStatistical Smoke and Mirrors with Prof John O'Quigley: https://youtu.be/k8jkl255PWI?si=DlYAFeNgU8NFlZ-Y--Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus EpisodesYouTube - Full-length Video EpisodesTikTok / InstagramSources and more available on redhandedpodcast.com

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Welcome back to JK! Games!, where we bring you the gaming news and reviews we care about.For the next few weeks, we're playing through one game at a time in our Video Game Book Club, and this episode continues our playthrough of The Wolf Among Us.Kayla is joined by her brother and returning guest host, Koleman, as they dive into Episode 2: Smoke & Mirrors and Episode 3: A Crooked Mile. 0:00 — Start9:17 — Easy Mode (Spoiler-Free)15:20 — Normal Mode (Full Spoilers)Support the showJK! Games! is the gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about.VGBC (Video Game Book Club) is our rotating deep-dive series focused on one game at a time—played together, discussed together, broken down one level at a time. Want to show us some love? Click Me! Discord Twitch Youtube Insta Bsky

Had quite a few new tracks tonight from the likes of the Darts, the Melmacs, Micah and the Mirrors, Michael Des Barres, Siluett, and the Juvenile Wrecks. Plus, a lot more, of course! 

Had quite a few new tracks tonight from the likes of the Darts, the Melmacs, Micah and the Mirrors, Michael Des Barres, Siluett, and the Juvenile Wrecks. Plus, a lot more, of course! 

We're baaaaaack. Did you miss us? Tonight we have wraith-like ladies in white, weird white UFOs, a worrisome white thing in a river and much much more. Keep it spooky and enjoy! Season 20 Episode 29 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves.SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (and more) on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/monstersamonguspodcastTonight's Sponsor - Better Help - Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at BetterHelp.com/MAUMAU Merch Shop - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/shopMAU Discord - https://discord.gg/2EaBq7f9JQWatch FREE - Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle  - https://www.borregotriangle.com/Monsters Among Us Junior on Apple Podcasts  - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monsters-among-us-junior/id1764989478Monsters Among Us Junior on Spotify -https://open.spotify.com/show/1bh5mWa4lDSqeMMX1mYxDZ?si=9ec6f4f74d61498bLascaux Cave - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LascauxWisconsin UFO photo - https://bit.ly/3M2kV6KUFOs over the Perry Nuclear Power Plant - https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1hazna7/june_7th_2024_perry_nuclear_power_plant_lights_in/The Hessdalen lights - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hessdalen_lightsMan Captures Cryptid on Facebook Live - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=dEnAECCylyUThe Van Meter Visitor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8d42MA-Rwc&t=30sMusic from tonight's episode:Music by Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - https://www.youtube.com/c/IronCthulhuApocalypseCO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvAMusic By Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio - https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudioWhite Bat Audio Songs:SulacoConsumedRunning From the WendigoDream of Mirrors

EVEN MORE about this episode!What happens when a hardcore skeptic dies—and comes back changed forever? In this unforgettable episode of the Ask Julie Ryan Show, Julie Ryan sits down with Dr. Lotte Valentin, whose dramatic near-death experience shattered her lifelong disbelief in anything spiritual. After hemorrhaging following childbirth, Lotte—an atheist programmer from Sweden—found herself floating above her body in an emergency room, immersed in unconditional love, surrounded by angels, and shown a luminous grid revealing that everything is connected.With no spiritual framework to explain what happened, Lotte was terrified to share her experience, fearing she'd be dismissed or institutionalized. But the spirit world didn't stop at revelation—it gave her a mission. She was told to go to medical school, write books, and bring healing messages to others. At age 54, she followed that guidance exactly, completing her prerequisites from scratch and entering medical school, ultimately merging Western medicine with medical intuition, ancestral healing, and mediumship.This powerful conversation explores near-death experiences, divine timing, and why science and spirituality aren't opposites—but reflections of the same truth. Filled with validation, courage, and hope, this episode is a must-watch for anyone who's ever wondered whether there's more to life than what we can see.Guest Biography:Dr. Lotte Valentin is an N.M.D., author, evidential psychic and medical medium, ancestral healer, and internationally recognized keynote speaker known for bridging science and soul. Often described as an oracle, she moves effortlessly through the realms of mystic, prophet, and seer. Her award-winning book Med School After Menopause: The Journey of My Soul earned 1st place in Spiritual Leadership from the Living Now Book Awards for its powerful message of transformation, healing, and spirituality. Following two near-death out-of-body experiences that awakened her clairvoyant, clairaudient, and clairsentient abilities, Dr. Lotte was guided to pursue medicine—completing her prerequisites and entering medical school at age 54—while also serving as an evidential medium and teacher. She has created Ancestral Healing Journeys in collaboration with Hemi-Sync, teaches with leading spiritual organizations worldwide, and frequently speaks on near-death experiences and medical intuition. Dr. Lotte is also the host of Dr. Lotte: Science with Soul, a top-5% globally ranked podcast dedicated to empowering people to heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually while uniting modern science with ancient wisdom.Episode Chapters:(0:01:30) - Dr. Lotte's Background and First NDE Setup(0:02:15) - The 7.4 Earthquake During Labor(0:04:30) - Postpartum Hemorrhaging Begins(0:08:06) - Multiple ER Visits and Medical Dismissal(0:10:30) - Critical Hemorrhage and Blood Pressure Drop(0:12:22) - First Near Death Experience - Leaving the Body(0:17:26) - Sister-in-Law's Spirit Visit in Hospital(0:19:33) - Introduction to Life After Life Book(0:20:06) - Nordic Spirituality and Childhood Experiences(0:21:58) - Second Near Death Experience(0:23:00) - The Mid-Station and Celestial Music(0:24:20) - Encountering Angels and Source Light(0:26:59) - The Grid Vision and Interconnectedness(0:30:00) - Hearing the Spirit World for 12 Years(0:31:01) - The Call to Medical School(0:34:04) - Starting Prerequisites at 54(0:34:44) - Science and Spirituality as Mirrors(0:36:00) - Quantum Entanglement Explanation(0:39:16) - Aura Photography Technology(0:41:49) - Medical Intuitive Work in Practice(0:42:25) - Lung Cancer Diagnosis Story(0:45:09) - Types of Sessions Offered(0:48:32) - Divine Timing vs Procrastination(0:52:00) - Meditation as Essential Practice(0:52:48) - Why We Incarnate➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Français YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!

Matt welcomes Producer /engineer/mixer and film composer Sanford Parker. As an artist he's performed and released albums with extreme heavy and industrial bands like Black Cross Hotel, Corrections House, Mirrors for Psychic Warfare and Minsk. Throughout the years he's collaborated with members of Sonic Youth, Ministry, Napalm Death and Neurosis as well as producing and mixing albums for Darkthrone, Voivod, Brutal Truth, Pelican, YOB, Hide, Youth Code, Wovenhand, Rwake, Local H and many others. TakeawaysSanford opened his studio in March 2020, just before the pandemic.He prefers working with independent artists and punk music.Chicago's music scene is affordable compared to other major cities.Managing overhead is crucial for running a successful studio.Sanford transitioned to mixing in the box for efficiency.He values genuine relationships with artists over bureaucracy.The pandemic shifted his work focus back to mixing.The flexibility of working remotely with clients.Learning to navigate financial discussions with bands.Independent music often allows for quicker decision-making.Links and Show Notes:Sanford's SiteMatt's Rant: Your JourneyCredits:Guest: Sanford ParkerHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith

The Manchurian Billionaire: How Trump's Rise Mirrors Every Classic Intelligence Takeover...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The conversation heats up around Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub as Joe reacts to the added off-field drama and admits he initially thought the news was a joke. With Hall of Fame voters facing heavy backlash, Joe and the crew debate whether Belichick's cheating scandals should permanently impact his candidacy or if keeping him out for just one year makes no logical sense. They argue that personal feelings shouldn't factor into voting and compare the situation to steroid-era players being left out of Cooperstown. The discussion expands into a broader debate about cheating, legacy, and how both the Pro Football and Baseball Hall of Fame handle controversial candidates.

American Lit has the potential to be an engaging, broadening, fascinating course. We're in what I consider an in-between era, where many schools are still providing the historical American lit canon to teachers, while other schools or independent teachers going around the system have moved into teaching a broader swirl of America's diverse stories. The American Lit curriculum I was handed twenty years ago was 98% written by dead white men. Since then, I've learned about the impact on our students when they can (and can't) see themselves in the books they read. When they can and can't see their identities. Their communities. Their problems. Their hopes. I learned from Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop's call for books in which students can see themselves and learn to understand others in her appeal to our collective humanity in her landmark essay, "Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors."  I learned from Felicia Rose Chavez, author of The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop, who shared her personal experience as a young reader: "It's startling as a young person of color to stare down the spines of literacy and note the neat annihilation of most of the world" (29).  I learned from Dr. Claudia Rodriguez-Mojica and Dr. Allison Briceño, co-authors of Conscious Classrooms, that using culturally relevant texts can improve student outcomes by helping improve their comprehension, motivation & engagement.  I learned more about pairing contemporary texts to the canon from the #distrupttexts movement, about "completing" the canon from Chavez, and about layering multicultural, multimodal texts from Dr. Gholdy Muhammad's Cultivating Genius.   For me, it feels so clear. And yet I still see so many curriculums either still cleaving to the classics for the most part or abandoning books altogether in favor of textbooks and " short selections." So today I want to offer my American Lit dream. If I had an unlimited budget, and didn't have to worry about book challenges, this is an outline of the American Lit curriculum I would love to teach today. If you're an American Lit teacher, I hope you find an idea for a new unit or two or five that you'd be excited to try out. If you don't teach American Lit, I think you'll still get a lot of ideas about curriculum possibilities in terms of structure and balance from this episode, which you could remix with any authors you choose. Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Launch your choice reading program with all my favorite tools and recs, and grab the free toolkit. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!  Sources: Chavez, Felicia. The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop. Haymarket Books, 2021. Bishop, Rudine Sims. "Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors." Perspectives: Choosing and Using Books for the Classroom. Vo. 6, No. 3, Summer 1990. https://scenicregional.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mirrors-Windows-and-Sliding-Glass-Doors.pdf Accessed November 2, 2025. Graham, S., MacArthur, C., & Hebert, M. (Eds). Best Practices in Writing Instruction. The Guilford Press, 2019. Hillocks Jr., G. Narrative Writing: Learning a New  Model for Teaching. Heinemann, 2007. Kittle, Penny. Micro Mentor Texts. Scholastic Professional, 2022. Muhammad, Gholdy. Cultivating Genius. Scholastic, 2020. Potash, Betsy. "Students Need Diverse Texts and Choice, with Dr. Claudia Rodriguez-Mojica and Dr. Allison Briceño." The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast, Episode 204. Resolution on Grammar Exercises to Teach Speaking and Writing. NCTE online: National Council of Teachers of English Position Statements: https://ncte.org/statement/grammarexercises/, Accessed January 2026. Schoenborn, Andy and Troy Hicks. Creating Confident Writers. W.W. Norton, 2020. Zemelman, Steven, Harvey Daniels and Arthur Hyde. Best Practice. Heinemann, 2005.   

Mapping the Future of Space Observation. Guest: DINESH NANDAL. Advancing cosmology requires a "James Webb 2.0" with larger mirrors and a successor to the Chandra X-ray telescope. Funding is also needed for researchers to develop new mathematical models. While AI can assist with pattern recognition, human physicists remain essential for creating the necessary new theoretical frameworks.BIG BANG EVIDENCE