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Lara and Carey discuss pop star Bebe Rexha outsourcing fans for help on locking down a baby daddy, then head back to Greece for another chapter in RHOSLC.After their first boozy dinner in Santorini, the ladies wake up to a child-free Mother's Day, to the joy of most but the heartbreak of Meredith. Angie splits the group up for the day's activities: a Greek cooking class and donkey rides to the various vistas. Meredith — still reeling from her ongoing battle with Whitney and now Heather — laments a phone call with Brooks cut short by her cast mates, leading to her abandoning her culinary comrades for a bona fide walkabout around the island in a pair of heels. After a positively transatlantic confrontation upon her return, Meredith agrees to call a truce with the cousins and opt for poolside fun with her newly adopted personality. But the peace in the group is brief, as Angie launches into a full attack on Britani — her peacock feathers ruffled by Britani's reveal of a certain patent she recently filed.Chapters:00:00:00 Kaliméra! Schedule updates from the stu! 00:02:46 Bron and Mr. Farts are divorcing00:07:14 Bebe Rexha is outsourcing finding a baby daddy to her fans00:19:31 RHOSLC RecapListen to this episode ad-free AND get access to weekly bonus episodes + video bonus episodes by joining the SUP Patreon. Watch video episodes of the pod on Thursdays by subscribing to the SUP YouTube. Relive the best moments of this iconic podcast by following the SUP TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's not too late to join me for my legendary 2026 New Year's Goal Setting Party! Create the life of your dreams one year at a time.In this episode we dive into the powerful connection between cleaning, mental health and self-care and how looking after your home can genuinely transform your mindset. I'm joined by the amazing Laura Mountford (aka Lauracleanaholic), who shares how she reframes everyday housework into a form of mindfulness, movement, and emotional reset. We talk about why cleaning can sometimes feel easier and more accessible than traditional self-care, especially for mums, and how small, simple actions like decluttering a drawer or refreshing a room can instantly shift your energy. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in a spiral, or unable to find time for yourself, this episode will help you see your home and your daily habits in a totally new light.We explore practical ways to use cleaning as free therapy, from creating low-friction home hacks to building routines that support your mental wellbeing. Laura and I unpack how clearing physical space can clear mental space, why caring for your environment is a direct act of caring for yourself, and how to make cleaning feel joyful instead of draining. Whether you're craving motivation, looking to manifest a calmer life, or wanting to feel more grounded in your space, this conversation is packed with inspiration and simple shifts you can try today. Tune in to learn how “house care is self-care” can become one of the most powerful tools in your wellbeing routine.Come and find me @francescaamber & @lawofattractionchangedmylife on Instagram - I would LOVE to hear from you.Join the Book Club B*tches We are the UK's largest self development book club. Honestly this book club and the bad b*tches within it are my self development secret. They are the BIGGEST secret to my success and I'm in love with life long learning! Come and join us, it's not a cult, it's probably not a coven but it IS the best.You can find all my work including overnight subliminals for weight loss, wealth, fertility, beauty and confidence, success etc..as well as online masterclasses on my website, francescaamber.comBy the way, do we love my Amazon Storefront - it even has all my favourite self development books on there!(Amazon associate)You can buy my Sunday Times Bestselling book Manifest Like a Mother here.Thank you so much for listening and I'll see you again next week,Fran xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you living your own story or the one you were programmed to follow? Rebecca sits down with the incredible Dr Gertrude Lyons for a robust and eye-opening conversation about rewriting the cultural coding that tells women to overextend, self-sacrifice, and disappear inside motherhood. Dr Lyons brings thirty years of transformational leadership work to this essential message. We are all mothering every day through the way we treat ourselves, our relationships, and our world. In this conversation, she guides us to awaken intuition, honor our emotions, reclaim our identity, and step into our own voice using her beautiful VOICE framework. This is a nurturing and inspiring episode for every woman who has ever lost herself while caring for everyone else. Six Key Takeaways → Rewrite the mother code by understanding that mothering is not limited to raising children. We are mothering careers, relationships, ideas, and our own inner child. → Our cultural programming wires women to prioritize everyone else first. Awareness and compassion begin the reprogramming process. → Intuition is a powerful internal compass. Slowing down and reconnecting with emotions brings it back online. → Vision and ownership anchor Dr Lyons' VOICE framework. Claiming our voice helps us navigate choices without guilt or comparison. → Community is a key part of healthy mothering. Women thrive when they support one another and release isolation. → A small daily practice can start the rewiring. Notice your feelings twice a day and acknowledge them with compassion. If this episode gave you a moment of breathing room or clarity, please follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with another woman who needs this message today. Website: drgertrudelyons.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Turkel reveals he was born in a re-education camp during the Cultural Revolution, where his mother faced abuse for "guilt by association." He draws parallels between that era and today, explaining how intellectualism and foreign connections are still criminalized to justify the mass internment of Uyghurs. 1900 BOXERS

In this episode, Abby and Vanessa breakdown the latest in RHOSLC including:  -Mother's Day goals  -Meredith's disengagement  -The new brunette brigade  -And more!  When you're done listening, please don't forget to check out our ad sponsors. Go to ARTICLE.COM/realmoms for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more ASPCA Pet Insurance: To explore coverage, visit aspcapetnsurance.com/REALMOMS   Go to Quince.com/realmoms for free shipping on your order and 365 days returns!  Go to Rula.com/realmoms and take the first step towards better mental health today!  Join the millions who are already banking free today. Head to Chime.com/realmoms   Go to Sundaysfordogs.com/realmoms  and get 50% off your first order. Or you can use Code REALMOMS at checkout.   Go to chewpanions.chewy.com/REALMOMSOFBRAVO  to get $20 off your first order!  Go to goldbelly.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code REALMOMS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick takes questions on Mary’s pregnancy, explores St. Joseph’s actions through scripture and tradition, and sorts out what it means to be “born again.” He brings in thoughts from listeners, reading emails on mercy and justice, and fields live calls about Catholic doctrine, honesty in charity work, and how to view prosperity without succumbing to envy. Patrick continues his conversation with Laura from the end of the last hour. She’s asking about the timing of Mary’s pregnancy. (00:45) Bob - What do you think about the interpretation that St. Joseph violated the law because he didn't have Mary stoned to death? (08:36) Tamara (email) - Mercy does not apply to the innocent. Justice applies to the innocent. Joseph was applying justice, not mercy. (18:21) Lydia - I have stage 4 cancer and a Christian friend of mine wants me to get born again. Do I need this? After listening to you Patrick, I am not afraid of death. (23:39) Mark - How is it that some Catholic folk in nonprofits can be making about half a million dollars? (37:26) Mark - My son just became a lawyer, and he is making a lot of money. Took him 10 years of hard work. People don't understand what people went through to get to where they are at. 41:01) Noel - I think Joseph may have suspected that Mary was the Mother of the Messiah, based on Isaiah. He did not rashly judge the situation. He was in a state of waiting. (44:51)

Our Most-Listened to Episode of 2025. It resonated so deeply with our community that we knew we had to share it again. If you've ever felt torn between who you were before motherhood and who you're becoming now, this episode will change something in you. We're re-releasing our number one most downloaded episode of 2025, and it's easy to see why. In this conversation, I sit down with the incredible Martha Beck, whose wisdom has supported millions of women through life's biggest transitions. Martha reveals one of the most powerful truths about parenting: your children won't treat themselves the way you treat them - they'll treat themselves the way you treat yourself. We talk about why mothers feel so stuck, how cultural expectations pull us in opposite directions, and what it really takes to break free. Martha shares her own extraordinary story, from Harvard to raising a child with Down syndrome, and the moment she stopped living for approval and started living for joy. This episode will leave you feeling seen, soothed and braver in your own motherhood journey. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why modern motherhood creates impossible pressure and how to step outside it The shift from “stuck” to “free” using Martha's definition of true freedom A simple self-talk practice that calms anxiety fast and rewires old patterns How self-compassion transforms you and shapes how your children see themselves If you're exhausted, overwhelmed or craving a gentler way of mothering, this is the episode to revisit whenever you need grounding and hope. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you liked this episode, listen to this next: Link to a past episode on a similar topic Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you're becoming now and  download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram  Get Zoe's Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations' This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women's supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/  #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mother Miriam Live - December 18th, 2025 Mother continues to read about the seven O Antiphons for day two. Mother responds to emails and YouTube comments about her conversion story, Taylor Marshall, the sin of gossip, and more.

It's Mother's Day in Santorini and Meredith's mood sours after missing a chance to speak with her son; tensions linger after the previous night's dinner; the group shares laughs poolside before heading out for the night. #RHOSLC #LisaBarlow #MeredithMarks Thank you for your support of this channel

In this deeply moving episode, host Bret Bradigan sits down with Debbie Lennon, author of Where's Tommy?: A Mother's Journey Through Her Son's Traumatic Brain Injury, a heart-wrenching, candid, and often surprising memoir about a family's decades-long struggle to find answers and justice for their son. Debbie is joined by her husband Tom and daughter-in-law Amber Lennon to share the story of their son Tommy — once a bright, charming, artistic teen, tragically changed by an undiagnosed traumatic brain injury sustained at age 16. After the accident, Tommy's life veered into homelessness, drug addiction, repeated incarceration, and serious mental-health challenges, exposing the Lennons to the stark realities and failings of the criminal justice and behavioral health systems.Despite the heartbreak, Debbie's narrative is infused with wit, humanity and hard-earned insight. Together with Tom and Amber, she reflects on nearly 40 years of advocacy, the search for answers, and what it takes to love someone who struggles against invisible wounds. Their discussion reveals not just the personal toll of brain injury but also systemic gaps in recognition, treatment, and support for survivors and families alike. Where's Tommy? is ultimately a testament to resilience, family devotion, and the fight for understanding in a world that too often overlooks those most in need. Where to Buy the BookWhere's Tommy? by Debbie Lennon is available in paperback and e-book formats:Barnes & Noble — Where's Tommy: A Mother's Journey Through Her Son's Traumatic Brain Injury Buy on Barnes & NobleAmazon — Where's Tommy (Kindle & Paperback) Buy on AmazonYou can also find it through other booksellers, including Bookshop.org and Indigo. Bookshop.orgFollow on InstagramFollow Debbie Lennon for updates, insights, and reflections on Tommy's journey and advocacy work via her Instagram channel (link in bio):Instagram Post from Debbie Lennon — https://www.instagram.com/p/DPg3rthkQKB/

Send us a textRHOSLC Brooks Is On A Plane and Everyone Must SufferRHOSLC Season 6 Episode 14 My Big Fat Greek Mother's Day Mother's Day in Greece kicks off with breakfast, bonding, and barely concealed tension as the women navigate Angie's “Friendship Commandments” game—where red marks mean you've committed a social sin and prizes are on the line. While Heather declares it the best Mother's Day ever thanks to being responsibility-free on a girls' trip, Brittani opens up about the pain of having a complicated relationship with her kids, creating a rare moment of vulnerability. Meredith's absence from breakfast quickly becomes the elephant in the room, with Heather openly (and perhaps unwisely) holding out hope that Meredith will finally take accountability—something no one seems confident will happen.The group splits up for activities, with donkey rides for some and a Greek cooking class for others, but Meredith's emotional spiral follows her wherever she goes. She vents to Mary about feeling mistreated, labels Heather and Whitney “mean girls,” and insists she's exhausted and done being spoken about. Lisa repeatedly jumps in to defend Meredith, even as others suggest Meredith needs to speak for herself. Meredith's frustration peaks when she can't talk to Brooks while he's on a plane, leading to tears, a dramatic walk-off, and confusion over whether her pain is really about her son—or unresolved issues with Whitney.By the time moussaka is served, things finally inch toward resolution. Whitney acknowledges that her comments about alcohol and pills crossed a line and offers an apology, opening the door—slightly—to moving forward. The episode ends on a lighter note with a pool party, swim races, wild one-liners, and trademark chaos: Bronwynn embraces her flirtatious side, Brittani announces she trademarked “high body count,” Mary delivers another iconic deadpan zinger, and Meredith reemerges in a fabulous pool look that reminds everyone why they've been waiting for this version of her all season.TakeawaysThe episode opens with a light-hearted introduction to the hosts and the episode's theme.Discussion of Mother's Day leads to reflections on friendship and the complexities of relationships among the cast.Meredith's behavior is scrutinized, highlighting her tendency to play the victim in conflicts.The group dynamics are explored, particularly how Meredith's actions affect her relationships with others.The cooking class serves as a backdrop for personal revelations and tensions among the women.Brittany's humorous spreadsheet of her romantic encounters sparks a conversation about relationships and self-worth.Angie's comments about hair lead to a deeper discussion about self-image and the pressures of appearance in the group.The episode concludes with a reflection on the absurdity of the drama and the importance of self-acceptance.Support the showhttps://www.wewinewhenever.com/

Danny is recapping the new episode of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, which saw the gals in Greece doing cooking classes and riding donkeys! Mer also celebrates Mother's Day by dodging accusations from the woman and calls from Brooks!ORDER DANNY'S BOOK: https://linktr.ee/jolliestbunchDANNY'S (OTHER) BOOK: Smarturl.it/unrememberTwitter: @DannyPellegrinoInstagram: @DannyPellegrinoYouTube: www.YouTube.com/DannyPellegrino1TikTok: @DannyPellegrinoPatreon: www.Patreon.com/EverythingIconic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Mother's Day in Santorini. Will the Friendship Commandments bring the women closer together or further apart? Heather can't seem to let the plane antics go and Meredith isn't having it. She just wants to talk to Brooks on the phone. Britani trademarks “High Body Count Hair” and Angie is pissed. DITZERELLA!!!! Plus, hear about Courtney hitting another red carpet and interview the winner and coach of The Voice. Come judge with us! You can find us:Instagram & Threads: @twojudgeygirlsTikTok: @marytwojudgeygirls & @courtneytjgFacebook: www.facebook.com/twojudgeygirlsPodcast: ACast, iTunes, Spotify, wherever you listen!Merch: www.etsy.com/shop/twojudgeygirlsPatreon: www.patreon.com/twojudgeygirls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s SoloPod, Angela Rye is joined by Damario Solomon-Simmons to discuss Mother Fletcher’s passing. Viola “Mother” Fletcher was one of the last survivors of the Tulsa Massacre and (with Damario’s help) a powerful advocate for reparations. Damario walks us through the ongoing fight for reparations PLUS a call to action for your holiday season: capture your families oral histories. We’ll get some tips on how to be intentional about asking your elders about their past. You can pre-order Damario’s debut book, Redeem A Nation, where books are sold. Attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons is a civil and human rights attorney, movement strategist, and author. He is the Founder and President of Justice for Greenwood and serves as legal counsel for the last known living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. His work prompted the first-ever U.S. Department of Justice review of the massacre, helped secure the City of Tulsa’s $105 million Greenwood Trust, and played a key role in restoring citizenship rights to Black Creek Indians. Want to ask Angela a question? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to participate in the chat. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angie's trip to the motherland gets even more ridiculously funny on Mother's Day as bad weather pisses Kaya and Raven off. Listen to Raven's podmas extravaganza: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bitch-is-better/id1496516498FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM HERESUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HEREOH YEAH WE ON THREADS HEREWHAT? YOU WANT OUR FACEBOOK? I GOT YOU RIGHT HERE

The Granny gang calls in and writes in to share their experiences and insights about all things perimenopause and menopause symptoms. Of course, this episode also includes Christina's insights into all things lack of research and funding for women's health and of course... a segment on wild mammals, specifically whales- because they too go through menopause!

Pregnant and wanting to learn how to optimize your health, prepare for birth, learn to breastfeed, and heal during postpartum? Come take Dr. Morgan's pregnancy class!Not every supplement in pregnancy is harmless. Some can actually increase risk for you and your baby.Pregnancy supplements can be sorted into clear buckets: hard yes, maybe, and hard no. In this episode, you're going to learn our core essentials, the optional add-ons that depend on your labs and symptoms, and the products that sound helpful online but clash with how a pregnant body actually works. We draw the line on some popular herbs, powders, and nervous system helpers, and for good reason—these decisions are shaped by both research limits and real clinical experience.If you're pregnant and staring at a cabinet full of bottles scratching your head, the real challenge isn't finding more options; it's knowing which few are worth taking and when. You'll receive insights on how we think about risk, timing, and dose, when we'll push harder on something like immune support to avoid medications, and where we'd rather you do nothing than experiment. A small, intentional stack can serve you better than chasing every trending supplement.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[03:07] The overlooked problem with most prenatals and why ingredient form matters[04:30] The simple rule that prevents most women from absorbing iron properly[07:11] The hidden reason pregnant women shouldn't fear vitamin A[09:20] How magnesium becomes a multipurpose lifesaver for sleep, cramps, and digestion[09:55] The real vitamin D levels you should aim for[17:04] When probiotics actually matter in pregnancy, and when they don't[20:16] The surprising list of safe remedies you can use when you get sick while pregnant[27:05] The trending supplements that truly are safe[41:03] The herbs you must avoid because they disrupt hormones and fetal developmentResources Mentioned:Orthomolecular Vitamin D3 + K2 Drops | WebsiteHealthy as a Mother episode on Baby Brain Support in Pregnancy with Dr. Ari Calhoun | Spotify or AppleDr. Morgan's Managing Illness While Pregnant or Breastfeeding Course | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHERSave 10% on pasture-raised bone broths from FOND with code HEALTHYMOTHER

In this episode, I'm sharing my top 7 favorite things of 2025 — the purchases, practices, and little joys that have added the most value to my life this year. Some were intentional splurges (hi, Facebook Marketplace sauna

When IVF Failed and Time Didn't Fix It: Healing the Loss of Motherhood You were told time would heal this. That if you just waited long enough, the pain of leaving IVF without a baby would soften. That eventually the anger, loneliness, and grief around the dream of motherhood would fade on their own. But if you're childless after infertility, you already know the truth. The calendar didn't fix it. In this episode of The "So Now What?" Podcast, you explore why time alone doesn't heal the loss of motherhood when IVF failed and why that doesn't mean something is wrong with you. You'll hear why these feelings resurface again and again during emotionally charged moments like Christmas, birthdays, Mother's Day, and year-end milestones and why waiting quietly can start to cost you more than you realize. This episode is for you if you're childless not by choice, navigating life after IVF failed, and wondering why time hasn't brought the peace everyone promised. In this episode, you'll explore: Why time doesn't heal the loss of motherhood after IVF failed Why infertility grief is cyclical, not seasonal How holidays, birthdays, and Mother's Day can reopen the wound Why "just moving on" can disconnect you from yourself What actually helps you heal and move forward after infertility Ready to stop waiting and start feeling better now? ✨ Glow Up Sessions If you want focused, one-on-one support around one specific issue like navigating the holidays, preparing for family gatherings, handling intrusive comments, or getting grounded before the new year, a Glow Up session is a powerful place to start.

Mother Miriam Live - December 17th, 2025 Mother reads an article on the seven O Antiphons. Mother responds to emails and YouTube comments about cremation, the removal of kneelers, Catholic antisemitism, and more

In this exceedingly beautiful discussion we did last week as an offering to Holy Mother for Her Jayanti, he say a few things about how Tāntrik meditation and practice works in general (with reference to some of its unique, aesthetically rich features) and then based on this understanding, we translate and unpack the dhyāna-mantra, meditation/visualization mantra of Holy Mother Sārada Devī and in so doing, we explore many very esoteric Tāntrik concepts encoded in the verses of this hymn! The mantras are reproduced below and all our talks on Holy Mother over the years are in this playlist. dhyānamoṁ dhyāyeccittasarojasthāṁ sukhāsīnāṁ kṛpāmayīm। prasannavadanāṁ devīṁ dvibhūjāṁ sthiralocanām॥ālulāyitakeśārdhavakṣaḥsthalavimaṇḍitām। śvetavastrāvṛtārdhāṅgāṁ hemālaṅkārabhūṣitām॥ svakroḍanyastahastāṁ ca jñānabhaktipradāyinīm। śubhrāṁ jyotirmayīṁ jīvapāpasantāpahāriṇīm॥ rāmakṛṣṇagataprāṇāṁ tannāmaśravaṇapriyām।tadbhāvarañjitākārāṁ jaganmātṛsvarūpiṇīm॥jānakīrādhikārūpadhāriṇīṁ sarvamaṅgalām।cinmayīṁ varadāṁ nityāṁ sāradāṁ mokṣadāyinīm॥snehamayīṁ śivāṁ śāntāṁ bhuktimuktipradāyinīm।sarvajīvatrāṇakartrīṁ sāradāṁ jñānadāyinīm॥One should meditate on She who abides in the lotus of the mind, sitting easefully, filled with compassion and with a serene face, the two armed Goddess with steady eyes, Her long flowing hair adorning half Her bosom with half Her body clothed in white garments, adorned with golden ornaments, Her hands placed in Her own lap and bestowing knowledge and devotion, She is radiant light, the Destroyer of ignorance and suffering in human beings, whose every breath flows to Ramakrishna, who delights in the hearing of His name, Her form saturated with the ecstatic mood of absorption in Him, She is the Mother of the whole world! She is all-auspicious One who becomes Rādhā and Sītā, She is the Eternal Sārada, Sarasvatī, the giver of boons and liberation! Full of love, auspicious and peaceful, She is Sāradā, the bestower of enjoyment, knowledge and liberation, the protector of all beings!dhyāyed hṛdambuje devīṁ taruṇāruṇavigrahām।varābhayakarāṁ śāntāṁ smitotphullamukhāmbujām॥sthalapadmapratīkāśa-pādāmbhoja-suśobhanām।śuklāmbaradharāṁ dhīrāṁ lajjāpaṭavibhūṣitām॥prasannāṁ dharmakāmārthamokṣadāṁ viśvamaṅgalām।svanāthavāmabhāgasthāṁ bhaktānugrahakāriṇīm॥One should meditate upon the Goddess in the lotus of the heart. She has a youthful, red form, her hands showing the boon-giving and fear removal gestures. She is peaceful and upon her lotus-like face blooms a smile! Her feet are like radiant lotus flowers upon the earth, clad in white garments, steady, She is adorned with the veil of mystery! She is gracious and grants the four goals of life: dharma, pleasure, wealth and liberation! She is embodied as this auspicious universe (She is the auspiciousness in all things auspicious), seated to the left of Her lord (established in the yoni), bestowing grace upon devotees! gāyatrī – oṁ hrīṁ sāradāyai vidmahe viśvajananyai dhīmahitanno mātā pracodayāt oṁ।Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and again at Friday 11am PST Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

Paranormal Heart is celebrating 8 YEARS !!!!!!!Special Guest joining in the festivity is Al "The Squatch Father” SantarigaDecember 2nd, 2025 EP: 62TOPIC: Celebrating 8 years as a PodcastAl Santariga graduated from the Center for Media Arts NYC with a Degree in Visual Arts majoring in Photography. Mother was a psychic; Brother is one of the first parapsychologists in the US. Grandmother & Aunt were white witches. Cousin was a black witch. Sister is a sensitive & intuitive. Over 56 years of experience in all aspects of the paranormal. Psychic abilities - Clairvoyance – Vision, Clairaudience – Hearing, Clairsentience – Feeling, Claircognizant- Knowing, Clairalience – Smelling, Clairgustance – Tasting, Clairtangencey – Touching, Investigator, Experiencer, Researcher, Crypto Zoologist, Ufologist, Actor (has appeared in half a dozen independent Documentary along with Network TV regarding all aspects of the paranormal. Has appeared in & co-directed a TV commercial for Mountain biking. Has appeared in a made for Country Music Television Video. Founder/ Director of the Bronxville Paranormal Society, founder/ Director of the New York State UFO Project, founder/ Director of the New York State Sasquatch Organization, and Founder/ Director of the New York State Dogman Project. Region 3 Director of the North American Dogman Project. Ex Podcaster & Co-Host of Beyond the Realm Digital Radio Network. MUFON member New York State Chapter. Profiled in: Putnam Valley After Dark News Magazine, New York's Outdoor News Magazine, The Times Community Newspaper of the Hudson Valley, The Gothamist Internet Newspaper, Author Frank R. Santariga's book titled Paranormal Family & Friends, Author Richard Moschella's book titled Case Files of the Paranormal. Lecturer / Speaker / Presenter/ Podcast Interviewee/ On all paranormal aspects.Where to contact Al: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3558038479...

Paul and Mick discuss the horrific case of eight year old Malika Al Kattib, who was murdered in front of her own mother in Co Wexford. They also discuss the significant Garda progress on the investigation into the double murders of Mary Holt and Tadhg Farrell in Edenderry, as well as other stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a banner day here on the pod, Slushies. We welcome a very special guest, American Poetry Review's Elizabeth Scanlon to the table as we discuss three prose poems from Sara Burant. Dagne sends out birthday wishes to Canada's own Margaret Atwood while Lisa shows the team her Margaret Atwood-as-saint candle. We note the recent poetry trend towards raising the profile of female visual artists whose work has been overlooked during their lifetimes. Artists like Sonia Delaunay, mentioned in Burant's poem “Fields,” and Hilma af Kilmt, whose art inspired Didi Jackson's recent book “My Infinity.”  The mention of a clay pipe in one poem sends Marion running for a treasure her husband found while mudlarking. Kathy cops to her blue-collar resistance to a precious ars poetica and we discuss what it takes to win her over in the end. Elizabeth relates how John Ashbery likens waiting for a poem to a cat's finicky arrival. We note Frank O'Hara's notion of “deep gossip,” name checking his own friends along with celebrities in his poems, a gesture Burant employs in her poem “Heat wave.” And we come full circle with a shout out to American Poetry Review's own podcast where Elizabeth interviewed Margaret Atwood during the pandemic. As always, thanks for listening! At the table: Dagne Forrest, Samantha Neugebauer, Elizabeth Scanlon, Kathleen Volk Miller, Marion Wrenn, Lisa Zerkle, and Lillie Volpe (sound engineer) Bio: Sara Burant's poems, reviews, and collaborative translations of Paul Éluard's poems have appeared in journals such as OmniVerse, Pedestal, periodicities, Ruminate, and The Denver Quarterly. Her work has been honored with a fellowship from Oregon Literary Arts and a residency at Playa. At 55, she received an MFA in Poetry from Saint Mary's College of California. She's the author of a chapbook, Verge. Fields after Frank O'Hara And the truck driver I was made in the image of has a tattoo reminiscent of a Sonia Delaunay on her chest. And on her upper left arm, a nude torso of Apollo reminiscent not only of Rilke but of the male figure who loved her passionately in a dream—my god, he knew how to kiss and be kissed and knew her better than she'll ever know herself. Nobody sees these tattoos except her, looking in the mirror in a cheap motel's bathroom. At home she has no mirrors, just the phone she occasionally snaps a selfie with to make sure she has no spinach or gristle lodged between her teeth before heading to the bar. Actually, the truck driver I was made in the image of is undercover. She's really a Jungian analyst. Those cows in another dream, her heaviest self, chewing the cud of the past, farting, trampling the delicate vegetation, forming a tight circle around the calves when threatened, bellowing when all else fails. Hauling 30 tons in her 35-ton rig, she speeds past field after field which are all the same field. Oh field of dreams, why hasn't she built you? Instead she deletes photos to make room for more photos, wondering why this sunset, that face, this puddle's reflection, that abstract painting. She fished and caught and couldn't filet the tender meat that smelled too much like drowning. One rainy winter in Paris she nearly did drown. Creeping water-logged from museum to museum, finally she clung to Cézanne's misshapen fruit as if to a buoy. The apples and pears, just one man's apprehension of apples and pears, not thoughts inside thought-balloons, not some parable of ancient September. Just tilting tabletops, shapes, colors, the suggestion of shadows and light. Ars poetica For the chickens I save tidbits, potato skins, and the outer cabbage leaves which make me think of hats. The red wobble of the hens' combs and the smell of their fecal heat, unaccountably dear to me. Awaiting a match to warm me, I chew on a clay pipe's stem, contemplating the waning moon of its bowl and my pink lipstick past. The silence behind words spoken or thought clucks softly in my inner ear. Sitting inside, I can't help looking out, a lifting, carrying blue, the wind's little pull on the earlobe of my heart. Lately I've been cutting paper into shapes that mean Feed me or Take me to your leader, wishing I'd been taught to name feelings as they arise. Tenderness for the apple still hanging from winter's limb. Loneliness drunk down with morning's darjeeling. There are conspirators for beauty. Like rabbits, they leave tracks in the snow. Like geese, they arrow through hallways of night. Without sentiment or self-pity they gaze at certain slants of light. They chip away the ice with a pick to get at the lock. Then they pick the lock. And oh, what a view. I want to walk in the dark to get there, not following anyone's directions. To enter the fortune teller's crystal ball with bread in my pocket and a botanist's loupe. Though I don't know your name, I move forward only beside you, your imaginary hand in mine.  Heat wave The woman at the table next to mine gives up loud-talking in favor of song, but it's not looking for love, it's looking for FUN—& feeling groovy. Maybe I should warn her—today's theme isn't love or fun, it's submarine & skedaddle, it's danger-danger, hold your breath & sound. This avalanche of heat, these record-shattering days. See the breakage piling up on sidewalks so hot the barefoot babies weep as they learn to toddle. Maybe, as you like to point out, I'm catastrophizing, when what I really want is to feel groovy again. To butter my skin with baby oil & sizzle, walking barefoot along the burning sand, Bradford Beach where I fell in love unrequited for the umpteenth time. Back then, who was counting? Back then summer lasted for years & still wasn't long enough. 1978, despite Mother's reservations, I saved my babysitting money for a ticket to Fleetwood Mac at County Stadium. Eilleen, Maggie, Liz, Jean, Mary, me—& Stevie Nicks & Christine McVie, the elm trees & long summer dusk of those women's voices. A dusk so filled with the orange, violet & chartreuse silk of its immense flag flying above, beside & through you, you neglect to notice shadows splotching the periphery & forget your curfew. I didn't notice much, so stoned I was, we were, melting into the moment's spotlessness, our adolescent hips grooving, our tan arms waving, here, now, this, this, this—I mean there, then, that, that, that—no one yet suspended for drinking, no one yet strung out, dropping out, running off with boys to Oregon or Wyoming, limping home pregnant or in rags. The elms, gone. Mom, Vince, Rob & Christine McVie, too. I've had to swear off many things due to poor digestion—but oblivion, I'd still like to indulge in that sometimes, diving into it like a bee into a flower, a morning glory, its dumb, purple, one day only show. 

We went in hard on this one… you're getting a 2 for 1. A live spectacular on Kaiser Wilhelm II and his mother Empress Frederick AND some musings from us afterwards because we couldn't get enough of this German/British collab that ended, well… terribly.Follow Vicky, daughter of Queen Victoria and liberal reformer Prince Albert, as she dives into the absolute viper's nest that was the 19th Century court of Prussia ruled over by the Hohenzollerns. She's got a gorgeous, kind husband, representing the hopes of German reformers. But first born Kaiser Wilhelm will fall terribly far from the tree and ruin a lot.If you get to the end, you will be rewarded with the scandal of how Empress Frederick was possibly buried  and the traditional British cure for cancer… smiling at it. (Sorry that some of the sound goes up and down and that you can occasionally Pip fanning herself dramatically. It was hot)++++++  

We're on day three of the Greece trip, and Meredith wakes up mopey and just gets mopier. Half the group ride donkeys and the other half go to a cooking "class" where Meredith finally confronts the other ladies after crying because of Mother's day.If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and Bravo friends and follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@taglinetwinks⁠⁠

This homily was given at Mother of God Parish in Denver on the 3rd sunday of Advent 2025. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121425.cfm 

When motherhood feels chaotic and overstimulating, learning to stay centered can change how you show up for your children. In this deeply relatable conversation, Ciara Burton breaks down her Silent Parenting method, a gentle and self-reflective approach that helps moms navigate triggers, reduce reactivity, and guide their children from a grounded emotional space. She shares practical tools for staying connected during challenging moments, encouraging decision making skills, creating healthier family dynamics, and shifting the internal patterns that shape how we parent. Throughout this episode, Ciara invites you to slow down, tune in, and discover how emotional regulation can strengthen your relationship with yourself and your kids. Topics Covered In This Episode: Silent parenting for emotional regulation Tools for staying grounded with kids Navigating triggers and stress cycles Building family decision-making skills Encouraging calm, connected parenting Show Notes: Book a call with Ciara  Follow @ciaramburton on Instagram Learn more about Ciara Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood. Listen to today's episode on our website Ciara Burton known as "The Life Coach for Moms," has created a unique brand that's freeing Mothers of burnout, anxiety, situational depression and lack of purpose by helping them _____ Her unconventional mind, body, soul approach has helped hundreds of women heal from the hustle and grind of their daily routines that have become blockages to happiness and success.  In her course Becoming Her; The Next Evolution women awaken to the life they WANT while transforming the "complacent" life they've found themselves in - one that looked good on paper, but felt far from fulfilling. Within Becoming Her, Ciara's clients break free from constant questioning, the desire to "get it right" and to "please others"  - to owning their value, stepping into their voices, and living life in a healthy, balanced and empowered way all WHILE showing their kids how to do the same.  A Mother who stands as a confident leader in her home, is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. This Episode's Sponsors  Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley's products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks.  Receive 15% off your purchase by heading to paleovalley.com/doctormom  Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women's health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM20 for 20% off Needed's Complete Plan! Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean.  Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you.  Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $35 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order. INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can't wait to meet you! @stephgreunke @drelanaroumell Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

"You can overcome your past and create a brighter future." — Linda Krystal "Forgiveness is a journey, and it starts with understanding." — Linda Krystal "Every child deserves to feel loved and safe." — Linda Krystal In this powerful episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts and her dad, Wayne Friedman, sit down with Linda Krystal, an abuse survivor on a mission to help others heal from trauma. Linda shares her incredible story of resilience, forgiveness, and the importance of love in overcoming a painful past. Facing the Shadows of the Past Linda opens up about her tumultuous childhood, marked by violence and trauma, and how she navigated her way through a life that felt like a real-life soap opera. From discovering her father's connections to the mafia to confronting her own experiences of abuse, Linda's journey is one of survival and strength. Breaking the Cycle As a mother and now a grandmother, Linda reflects on her past mistakes and the lessons she learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of breaking the cycle of trauma and how therapy has helped her find peace and understanding. Linda's commitment to healing is further demonstrated through her foundation, the Nanita Foundation, aimed at supporting children facing similar struggles. Key Themes - The impact of childhood trauma on adult relationships - The power of forgiveness and its role in healing - Creating a legacy of love for future generations - Supporting survivors and advocating for mental health - Finding purpose through helping others Episode Highlights - (00:00) Welcome to the Better Call Daddy Show - (01:20) Meet Linda Krystal: A Journey from Trauma to Triumph - (10:30) Growing Up in a Chaotic Environment - (20:00) The Role of Forgiveness in Healing - (30:15) Establishing the Nenita Foundation - (40:45) Advice for Survivors and the Importance of Therapy - (50:00) Wisdom from Wayne: The Value of Unconditional Love Connect with Linda Krystal Instagram: Linda's Instagram Connect with Reena Friedman Watts Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube Thank you for tuning in to Better Call Daddy where resilience, compassion, and love meet!

Send us a textFamily dynamics can feel especially intense around the holidays and one of the most challenging patterns many parents face is the triangle between you, your partner, and your mother-in-law. In today's episode, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish returns to the podcast to help us make sense of this dynamic with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based tools.In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, psychologist and author of You, Your Husband & His Mother, to unpack why the mother-in-law / daughter-in-law dynamic is so emotionally charged and how it quietly strains couples.We talk about boundaries, guilt, generational differences, cultural expectations, and what couples can do to stop feeling divided and start acting as a solid team.In this episode, we cover:Why this family dynamic is uniquely triggeringHow boundaries get misunderstood and what actually worksWhat to do when your partner shuts down or minimizes the issueHow to recover after a difficult family gatheringWhy connection comes before problem-solvingJoin me for a free Webinar on December 17th at 8pm (and get the replay!):https://tremendous-hustler-7333.kit.com/ce962dd904You can purchase Tracy's book, You, Your Husband and Your Mother in Law, in the US or in Canada. You can also get her first book (which I also highly recommend called "I didn't Sign up for This" in the US or Support the showIf You're Working on Staying Calm During Chaotic Parenting Moments… This episode pairs beautifully with my course, Becoming a Reflective Parent, where we start with values and identity before diving into the 10 emotional skills parents were never taught — including stress management, emotion regulation, self-awareness, leadership, and conflict resolution.If you snap easily, feel overwhelmed, or want to parent with more calm and confidence, this course was designed for you. https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/ Grab a Free Resource: FREE Workbook: Staying Calm When Your Child Isn't: A Parent's Guide to Triggers and Emotions Email: info@curiousneuron.com

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Why are there examples in Scripture of people “eating” His Word, and what application could have have for our parenting? Join AMBrewster to learn why good parents eat the Bible.Truth.Love.Parent. is a podcast of Truth.Love.Family., an Evermind Ministry.Action Steps Purchase “Quit: how to stop family strife for good.” https://amzn.to/40haxLz Support our 501(c)(3) by becoming a TLP Friend! https://www.truthloveparent.com/donate.html Download the Evermind App. https://evermind.passion.io/checkout/102683 Use the promo code EVERMIND at MyPillow.com. https://www.mypillow.com/evermind  Discover the following episodes by clicking the titles or navigating to the episode in your app: Biblical Parenting Essentials Series https://www.truthloveparent.com/biblical-parenting-essentials.html  Biblical Parents Series https://www.truthloveparent.com/biblical-parent-series.html  The Choice All Parents Have to Make Series https://www.truthloveparent.com/choice-series.html  Family Worship Series https://www.truthloveparent.com/family-worship-series.html  Parenting in Christ Series https://www.truthloveparent.com/parenting-in-christ-series.html  The Rock, The Bread, & The Donut Series https://www.truthloveparent.com/the-rock-the-bread-and-the-donut-series.html  Teach Your Children to Obey Series https://www.truthloveparent.com/teach-your-children-to-obey-series.html Click here for Today's episode notes, resources, and transcript: https://www.truthloveparent.com/taking-back-the-family-blog/tlp-610-good-parents-eat-the-bible Download the Evermind App! https://evermind.passion.io/checkout/102683Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthLoveParent/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.love.parent/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TruthLoveParentFollow AMBrewster on Facebook: https://fb.me/TheAMBrewsterFollow AMBrewster on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrewsterhome/Follow AMBrewster on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMBrewsterNeed some help? Write to us at Counselor@TruthLoveParent.com.

Krissi Haas discovered the truth about her mother's murder in an unexpected way. Nearly three decades after 23-year-old Wilma June Nissen's body was found in rural Iowa, a cold case review led investigators to run her fingerprints through a national database. They matched an old arrest record from Long Beach, California and a friend sent Krissi an article in a local newspaper about the identification of a Jane Doe in Iowa. When Krissi confirmed the name, she realized for the first time that her mother hadn't simply disappeared—she had been murdered. From there, Krissi contacted authorities, provided a DNA sample, and within 24 hours, they confirmed the match: the Jane Doe buried in Rock Rapids, Iowa, was her mother. It also kicked off a 20-year search for answers. Krissi joins me to discuss her join and what it will take to solve her mother's case.Contact me at silverliningshandbookpod@gmail.comCheck out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://www.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookJoin our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361159947820623Visit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-storeVisit The True Crime Times Substack at:https://truecrimemessenger.substack.comThe Silver Linings Handbook podcast is a part of the ART19 network. ART19 is a subsidiary of Wondery and Amazon Music.See the Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and the California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mother Miriam Live - December 16th, 2025 Mother reads an article titled Twelve Jewels of Advent Wisdom Mother speaks to a Catholic convert from Judaism about how the two intersect when it comes to the holidays. Mother responds to emails about Mary, habitual sin, cremation, and more.

One of the biggest travesties in our country is the number of unhoused individuals and families. Home Again LA is changing the narrative around homelessness by recognizing it as a situational crisis, not a personal failure. Through innovative partnerships with faith-based organizations, corporations, and community agencies, HALA has helped over 600 families transition from homelessness to permanent, stable housing while building resilience and hope. Albert Hernandez, CEO of Home Again LA, shares his personal journey from a family on the brink of homelessness to leading one of the most impactful nonprofits serving unhoused families in Los Angeles County. Albert's Personal Story One of 11 siblings raised in Koreatown, Los Angeles Father passed away when Albert was 14; mother worked two jobs to support the family Started working at Boys and Girls Club at age 14 with a 4.0 GPA Every paycheck went to help his mother with rent, food, and family necessities Worked in the nonprofit sector for 20+ years before joining Home Again LA as CEO in July 2015 The Homelessness Crisis Most Angelenos are one paycheck away from homelessness Post-pandemic cost of living increases: Food costs have doubled 1-bedroom rent: $1,800 → $2,400–$2,500/month Families have deep roots in Los Angeles County and often cannot simply "move elsewhere" The unhoused community is vastly misunderstood Home Again LA's Core Programs 1. Emergency Shelter (Core Program) 90-day program for families with children experiencing homelessness Operates like a "boot camp"—fast-paced, goal-oriented Average turnaround: 54 days to permanent housing Congregations provide overnight housing (6 PM–7 AM) Day center offers showers, laundry, job training, case management, Wi-Fi Key requirement: Children must be enrolled in school and attending regularly Serves families fleeing domestic violence and those experiencing job loss/income disruption 2. Rapid Rehousing Program 6-month program (launched 2017) Our organization pays a portion of the security deposit and rent Month 1: 90% of rent Month 2: 80% of rent Gradually decreases so family takes over 100% by end of program Results: 471 families served; all but 2 successfully took over their leases 12-month follow-up support to ensure housing stability 3. Eviction Prevention Program Started during the pandemic Provides financial assistance for families with rental arrears Includes employment support and financial stability planning Impact (2020–2021): Leveraged over $2 million in federal, state, and county funding Continues today as cost-of-living crisis persists 4. Financial Education/Outreach Program Classes on credit vs. debit, building emergency savings, understanding interest rates Partnership with Operation Hope for homeownership certification classes Success story: 3 families who were living in their cars are now homeowners 5. After-School Care Partnership Partnership with local Boys and Girls Club Scholarships for all families' children Allows parents to work full 8-hour shifts (pickup as late as 5–7 PM) Critical for parental employment stability THE FAITH-BASED PARTNERSHIP MODEL Origins: Founded in 2008 by faith-based community members who recognized the fastest-growing unhoused population was families with children No dedicated shelter facility — congregations provide evening beds (6 PM–7 AM) Parishioner involvement: Provide meals, homework tutoring, mock interviews, emotional support Corporate partnerships: Walt Disney Company, Logix Federal Credit Union, National Charity League (mothers & daughters volunteer group) Not a faith-based organization — rather, a secular nonprofit that works alongside faith communities Impact: 90% of graduating families report that "being treated like any other community member" was the most impactful part of the program AHA MOMENTS The Estrada Family Story Single mother and teenage son fleeing domestic violence Mother had zero credit history — no credit card, apartment, or vehicle in her name She was "invisible" to the housing system Required 116 days in shelter (vs. typical 90 days) Successfully housed; son is now in college and volunteers for program participants Lesson: No credit history is worse than bad credit; flexibility and advocacy are essential BEST PRACTICES HIGHLIGHTED Quality over Quantity: Focus on compassionate, individualized care rather than serving maximum numbers Treat the nonprofit like a business: Sustainable fundraising, financial reserves, and operational planning are non-negotiable Collaboration is essential: Leverage partnerships with Boys and Girls Club, financial institutions, corporations, and faith organizations It takes a village: No single entity can solve homelessness; success requires community infrastructure Flexibility within structure: Accountability (school attendance, job seeking) balanced with compassion for unique circumstances 12-month follow-up: Maintain relationships post-housing to ensure long-term stability Treat people with dignity: Break bread together; ask "How can we help?" not "How did you fail?" ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS Challenge: Landlord hesitancy to rent to formerly unhoused families Solution: Education, advocacy letters, and relationship-building. Today, landlords proactively call HALA when units become available. Challenge: After-school childcare prevents parents from working full shifts Solution: Partnership with Boys and Girls Club providing scholarships for all families' children. Challenge: Pandemic-era income loss and rental arrears Solution: Eviction Prevention Program leveraging $2M+ in government grants (2020–2021). HOW TO GET INVOLVED Website: HomeAgainLA.org Phone: (818) 562-7778 Services Available: Emergency shelter for families with children Rapid rehousing assistance Eviction prevention support Financial education classes Employment support and job training Volunteer opportunities Facility tours Ways to Help: Donate to support families Volunteer with congregations or corporate teams Host a meal or tutoring session Provide job training or mock interviews Become a landlord partner NOTABLE QUOTES "One of the biggest travesties in our country is the number of unhoused individuals and families. We are a developed country, after all, and often fail to take care of our own." — Dr. Laura Scherck Wittcoff "Most of us are a paycheck away from losing our homes. The reality is, we're just trying to survive." — Albert Hernandez "It's not a handout. There are some requirements. The family has to have some skin in the game." — Albert Hernandez "Being treated like any other member of this community was the most impactful part of the process." — 90% of HALA graduates "They're not just making and serving dinner. They're actually breaking bread with the family." — Albert Hernandez, on volunteers RECOMMENDED LISTENING FOR Nonprofit leaders and staff Social entrepreneurs and business leaders Faith community organizers Policymakers addressing homelessness Corporate volunteer coordinators Anyone interested in community-based solutions to homelessness Job seekers and career counselors Listen to the entire episode at SmallandGutsy.org    

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of the Anchored by the Sword Podcast, I sit down with Janelle Martin, author of Losing Her, Finding Us: A Mother's Fight, a Daughter's Journey, and the Road to Recovery.Janelle shares her journey through heartbreak, parental alienation, addiction, and ultimately redemption—both her daughter's recovery and her own. What began as unimaginable pain became the very place God birthed healing, purpose, and a calling to help other families walk through addiction with hope and wisdom.In this episode, we talk about: • Janelle's freedom story and growing up with a foundation of faith • Walking through emotional abuse, divorce, and parental alienation • The devastating impact of addiction on families—and the loneliness parents feel • Letting go when you can't fix it, and trusting God with what you can't control • The role of recovery—not just for the addicted, but for parents too • How God used pain to birth purpose, leading Janelle into mental health and brain healing work • Writing Losing Her, Finding Us alongside her daughter's voice and story • Why hope matters, even when outcomes feel uncertainHighlighted Takeaways: • Healing is possible—for the addicted and the family walking alongside them • You are allowed to have joy and purpose, even while your loved one struggles • God can redeem what feels irreparably brokenThis conversation is raw, redemptive, and filled with reminders that restoration is possible—even when the road feels impossible.Bio:Dr. Janelle Martin is a licensed counselor, certified IASIS MicroCurrent Neurofeedback provider, and a doctor of functional medicine. She is the founder of The Mind Connection, a holistic mental health practice based in Houston, Texas, where she helps clients heal from trauma, addiction, and emotional dysregulation using an integrative mind-body approach. Janelle is also the author of Losing Her, Finding Us, a powerful memoir chronicling her daughter's battle with addiction and their family's journey to healing. With deep empathy and hard-earned wisdom, Janelle now advocates for families navigating similar paths, offering practical support and hope. Her work combines clinical expertise with personal experience to meet others in their pain and walk with them toward recovery.Anchor Verse:John 16:33Connect with Janelle:Website: https://www.ourbeautifulrecovery.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AtEZKwJLt/?mibextid=wwXIfrIG: https://www.instagram.com/ourbeautifulrecoveryTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jnelmartin***We love hearing from you! Your reviews help our podcast community and keep these important conversations going. If this episode inspired you, challenged you, or gave you a fresh perspective, we'd be so grateful if you'd take a moment to leave a review. Just head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen and share your thoughts—it's a simple way to make a big impact!***

In this episode, Marcia delves into the challenges and insights gained from her pregnancies and motherhood journey. Currently 17 weeks pregnant with her third child, she shares her experiences from her first two pregnancies and births, highlighting the need for surrender and trust rather than control. She discusses how her understanding of feminine and masculine energies, as well as trust in God's timing, has shaped her approach to motherhood and business.  Through her personal stories, she provides valuable advice for women who feel uncertain about having children, emphasising that there is never a perfect time and that surrendering control can lead to the greatest blessings. The episode also touches on the host's journey of identity work and maintaining a positive mindset amid the physical and emotional challenges of pregnancy. 00:41 Personal Update: Pregnancy and Family Life 01:22 Insights on Motherhood: There's No Perfect Time 02:35 Letting Go of Control: Embracing Motherhood 04:44 Personal Journey: Becoming a Mother 07:17 The Importance of Surrender: Pregnancy and Delivery Experiences 14:24 Trusting the Process: Spiritual and Physical Challenges 17:54 Identity Work: Staying Grounded During Tough Times 25:26 Final Thoughts: Embracing Uncertainty and Trusting God 26:58 Conclusion: Subscribe and Review IG: @marciacolosi | TikTok: @marciacolosi LI: @marciacolosi | FB: @marciamiatke  Ready to take your life and relationships to the next level? Follow The EQ Academy Official where you'll learn to optimise your emotions, leverage your feminine and masculine energies and show up your most confident and radiant self!

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Building a thriving online business while raising a family and being the breadwinner is no small feat. Tina Tower has done it all, and her story is one every entrepreneur needs to hear.In this extended interview, Omar sits down with Tina in her own home - a place she calls “sacred ground” and has never shared publicly. The two are friends, which makes the conversation unusually candid and personal. From the start, Omar and Tina dive straight into the real challenges of entrepreneurship, family life, and the judgment that comes with being visible online.Listeners will hear how Tina grew a small tutoring center into a national franchise, sold it, and then reinvented herself to build a global online empire. She shares the mindset shifts, resilience, and intentional strategies that helped her overcome setbacks, leverage social media, and create an engaged community, all while balancing the responsibilities of being a wife, mother, and sole breadwinner.This is one of the most inspiring and practical interviews featured on The $100 MBA Show. Hit play at the top of the page to hear Tina Tower's remarkable journey and walk away with lessons you can apply to your own business and life.Tina's best free resources to grow your online business: Her Empire BuilderMore episodes to explore:MBA2704 Extended Interview: Dale Beaumont – How to Run a Multi-Million Dollar Company and Go on Holiday 6 Months a YearMBA2520 The Cost of SuccessWatch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHiSUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recent acts of violence shake the nation and the world: what we know so far, and what critical questions remain unanswered. Meanwhile, President Trump signs a sweeping executive order on artificial intelligence and signals a major shift in U.S. cannabis policy. And finally, the U.S. Army cancels a wide range of religious support contracts, leaving Catholic soldiers without access to Mass, sacraments, and pastoral care. All this and more on the LOOPcast.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast02:55 Violence Shakes the Nation - What We Know33:52 Trump Signs Executive Order on AI and Signals Change in U.S. Cannabis Policy54:37 Good News1:04:00 U.S. Army Cancels Catholic Chapel Contracts1:07:12 Twilight Zone1:22:07 Closing PrayerEMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.orgSubscribe to the LOOP today!https://catholicvote.org/getloop   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast  https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2  Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer O Almighty everlasting God, who, by the cooperation of the Holy Ghost, didst prepare the body and soul of Mary, glorious Virgin and Mother, to become the worthy habitation of thy Son; grant that we may be delivered from present evils and from everlasting death by her pious intercession, in whose commemoration we rejoice. Through the same Christ our Lord.All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

The 18-page probable cause affidavit in the Rebecca Park murder case has been released, revealing disturbing new details about the 22-year-old pregnant woman's final moments. According to court documents, Cortney Bartholomew allegedly admitted to investigators that she cut her own daughter's baby out while Rebecca was still conscious, while her husband Bradly held a knife to Rebecca's throat. Both defendants are now pointing fingers at each other while simultaneously admitting they were present during the killing. The affidavit details 13 stab wounds, shifting stories, deleted phone data, and allegations that the baby's body was placed in a lunch cooler and thrown in a residential trash bin.  Court documents also reveal that Cortney allegedly told investigators Bradly — her husband and Rebecca's stepfather — was the biological father of the unborn child. Bradly Bartholomew is a registered sex offender with multiple convictions. Rebecca leaves behind two sons, ages 2 and 3, now in the care of her adoptive mother. Probable cause hearings have been postponed until January. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. #RebeccaPark #TrueCrime #Michigan #WexfordCounty #CriminalJustice #MurderCase #CourtDocuments #BreakingNews #JusticeForRebecca #CrimeNews Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

The 18-page probable cause affidavit in the Rebecca Park murder case has been released, revealing disturbing new details about the 22-year-old pregnant woman's final moments. According to court documents, Cortney Bartholomew allegedly admitted to investigators that she cut her own daughter's baby out while Rebecca was still conscious, while her husband Bradly held a knife to Rebecca's throat. Both defendants are now pointing fingers at each other while simultaneously admitting they were present during the killing. The affidavit details 13 stab wounds, shifting stories, deleted phone data, and allegations that the baby's body was placed in a lunch cooler and thrown in a residential trash bin.  Court documents also reveal that Cortney allegedly told investigators Bradly — her husband and Rebecca's stepfather — was the biological father of the unborn child. Bradly Bartholomew is a registered sex offender with multiple convictions. Rebecca leaves behind two sons, ages 2 and 3, now in the care of her adoptive mother. Probable cause hearings have been postponed until January. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. #RebeccaPark #TrueCrime #Michigan #WexfordCounty #CriminalJustice #MurderCase #CourtDocuments #BreakingNews #JusticeForRebecca #CrimeNews Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Mother Miriam Live - December 15th, 2025 Mother reads a message for Advent from Saint Leo the Great Mother responds to listener emails and YouTube comments about zionism and the word Co-Redeemer

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong and Ellen Huet dive deep into the intersection of mental health, culture, and the emotional toll of investigative journalism. From the personal challenges of reporting on trauma to the hidden world of wellness cults, this conversation offers a raw and insightful look at the human cost of telling difficult stories.

One of the distinctive features of Kālī pūjā is animal sacrifice. But you know, this is only practice for a much greater sacrifice: the killing of the paśu, that is, one's own sense of limited self. Notice how Sri Ramakrishna used the same sword that is reserved for the goat sacrifice to offer Mā Kālī his own head (the best form of Nara Bali, human sacrifice) and also how later in his sādhana, he used a subtle, internal sword to cut even his beloved Kālī in half, to discover Her formless aspect? This krama (process) of killing the literal, external animal, then killing the "paśu" (the animal within) and then finally even killing Mā as the "other" or "object of devotion" (in order to recognize Her as the Self) are the three stages of Tāntrik sādhana that I hope to explore with you a little bit in this talk.You see, to become Śiva you must first kill Brahmā as per the foundational Puranic story of the beheading of Brahmā and the transformation of Śiva into Bhairava, the Kāpālika par excellence. This narrative arc is the age old process of going beyond religion to spirituality, from externalized institutions to the interiority of genuine mysticism. Its at its core a story about transcending the rules and regulations (and above all, externally and societally informed purity codes of the Vedācāra all of which at one point can be spirituality productive but eventually become obstacles to intimacy, to true interiorization. And to get to Mā you have to then kill Śiva! Otherwise, on what corpse will Mā dance? We gave this talk a day or two after the Śyāma-Kālī pūjā and clearly we're in some kind of bhåva because this might be one of our more controversial, yet most honest and if I may say so, most inspired  discussions we've had in a while: Khadganāthāya namah! Śīghram! Śīgrham! Kuru Kuru Svāhā!Mā, idam māmsa ca raktam! Mā, esha sa-pradīpa śirsha! Rudhirapriye, Balipriye, Grhna imam! Grhna imam! Prasīda, prasĩda! Siddhi me bhavatu, Devī Tvat prasādān, Vameśvarī!Salutations to the performer of the animal sacrifice!Quickly! Quickly! Do it, quickly! May it be an offering!O Mā, here is some meat! Here is some blood! Here is the severed head with the burning lamp!O You who are fond of blood and sacrifice,Come! Come and take this and be pleased, Mother!Grant us power and perfection, O Goddess of the Left, By Your grace alone is anything possible. MāLead us from religion to spiritualityFrom externalized institutions to the interiority of genuine mysticism From purity to powerFrom morality to freedom From the periphery to the centre!Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and again at Friday 11am PST Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

We'll stay on the theme of mothers and their impact on us for our next segment- a poem about life lessons, from the universe… and mom. Here's Eva Chen reading from her poem "A Lesson From My Mother About the Origins of Life." 

When we last left Tendy, he'd found himself in a precarious situation in the Inter State version of the station. Who's holding him captive and who in the darn damn hell is Mother? Links ⁠⁠⁠Join Club 86⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our Merch Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ Socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, and the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠ Credits Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff. The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it. Music Featured This Episode: Dashboard Light - One Two Feet (Announcements) Exit - Martin Gauffin Epic Mirage - Hanna Lindgren A Higher Calling - Mandala Dreams On the Knife - Future Joust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BIG NEWS!! Happy, Holy Mama's Annual Membership tier is now available to the public for the first time ever! Get an entire year of Catholic life coaching support for your mama's heart, mindset, time management, emotional regulation, behavior management, and SO much more for just $297! Click here to take advantage of this limited time offer HERE! ***** There are three major areas of life that seem to trip up every Catholic homeschooling mom at some point, if not everyday: time management, other people's unwanted behavior (especially our kids), and our own self-doubt.  These are each such important topics that have tremendous impact on the experience of the mother, that I've decided to create a three-part podcast series that breaks each of those struggles down in to simple, practical lessons that will help you make real change, without feeling overwhelming. Whether you're brand new to homeschooling or you've been doing this for years, this first episode gives you both fresh insight and gentle reminders for your heart that will directly impact the way you steward the time God gives you each day. You'll hear practical ways to stop spinning in frustration, take ownership of what's actually yours to manage, and choose the next best step with intention and hope.  Why are we taking the time to dive into these topics at the close of the calendar year? Because the new year is when you begin setting goals and making new plans for the second semester and beyond. You'll be able to do that more effectively if you've taken the time to think about your major pain points before you sit down to set goals.  These three episodes will help you start putting your life in Right Order for the new year, but also enjoy the last three weeks of this year, especially the Advent and Christmas seasons so much more deeply with peace and presence.  Grab your earbuds and join me for: A Catholic Homeschool Mother's Guide to Putting Your Life in Right Order, Part 1: Time Management.  

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