Podcasts about nurture

Danielle Bayard Jackson is one of the world's leading experts on female friendship. She's a friendship coach, researcher, and the bestselling author of Fighting for Our Friendships. Today will forever change the way you think about friendship. Danielle shares: The two questions every friend wants answered How to handle conflict in friendships as adults How to make friends as an adult Why female friendships are essential to our mental, emotional, and physical health How to navigate conflict without ending the friendship Friendship jealousy, envy, gossip, and why they're more nuanced than we think The hidden reason adult friendships change during different seasons of life Danielle Robay shares the friendship betrayal story that went viral on TikTok and Instagram Why desire is important even in platonic relationship Friendship burnout and how to handle it How to know when it’s time to let a friendship go (and how to handle it) Gossip! Why it’s not ALL bad (and how to differentiate the two) Wedding drama, bachelorette parties, birthdays, and mismatched expectations Friendship burnout and how to show up when life feels overwhelming The difference between being a nice friend and a good friend Simple ways to become a better friend starting today Book Recommendation: Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends by Marisa G. Franco PhD Follow Danielle Bayard Jackson here. Grab a copy of her book here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

638.Your child's sense of self-worth will be impacted by many things throughout life that you can't control. However, you can control what you say and do. Dr. Nanika Coor explains how to prioritize love and acceptance, in moments of connection and conflict.Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the Quick and Dirty Tips newsletter for more tips and advice.Project Parenthood is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Find transcripts on the Quick and Dirty Tips WebsiteLinks: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTProjectParenthoodhttps://twitter.com/qdtparenthoodhttps://brooklynparenttherapy.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode we go behind the scenes with memoirist Deepa Paul, essayist, cookbook author Gina Beach, and novelist Daisy Buchanan and talk about the two things that keep them going: the passion behind the work, and the practice that makes the work possible. From an essay that no editor wanted to a Women's Prize-longlisted memoir, a personal research rabbit hole that became a four-year book project, and the journey from idea to novel, this is a personal conversation with three writers about about why they write the things they write — and what kept them going. You'll learn Why an essay no editor wanted a decade ago turned out not to be an essay at all. How to break a book into tasks small enough to finish inside a single hour. The case for treating your own interior life as seriously as any grand subject. How a rabbit hole of personal research turned into a four-year book project. Why the hardest part of self-publishing has nothing to do with production. When procrastination is doing useful work, and when it's just filling the gaps. What changes in your writing once you stop trying to get it right. A reason to stop measuring a writing session by its word count. How sitting alongside other writers quietly rearranges your sense of your own work. The tidal metaphor that makes a bad writing day easier to let go of. Resources & Links Writers' Hour Ask Me: A Memoir of Daring to Love Differently by Deepa Paul Deepa Paul 'The power of an hour' — Deepa Paul interviewed by the Women's Prize Nurture: Oil-Free, Plant-Based Cooking for Health by Regina Beach Regina Beach All Grown Up: A hilarious and heartwarming new novel inspired by Little Women by Daisy Buchanan Daisy Buchanan — Creative Confidence Clinic About the Guests Deepa Paul is a Filipina-Indian author living in Amsterdam. Her writing explores the balance between being a mother, wife, girlfriend, daughter, adventurer, and herself – all at the same time. Her debut, Ask Me: A Memoir of Daring to Love Differently, was longlisted for the Women's Prize. Regina Beach is a disabled poet and essayist. Originally from the American midwest, she now calls the Welsh Valleys home. Her writing has appeared in Global Poemic, Boldly Mental, The Rail, Haiku by You, Five Minutes, Visual Verse, The Horror Tree, and Disoriented among others. She is the founder of the literary magazine Lesions | Art + Words, which features the work of people living with chronic health conditions. Her book is Nurture: Oil-Free, Plant-Based Cooking for Health. Daisy Buchanan is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and author of Insatiable (longlisted for the CWIP prize), Careering (as heard on BBC Sounds), Limelight and Pity Party, and the non-fiction titles How to Be A Grown Up, The Sisterhood and Read Yourself Happy. She writes for major newspapers and magazines from the Guardian to Grazia, and is host of the chart-topping podcast You're Booked. Her latest book is All Grown Up: A hilarious and heartwarming new novel inspired by Little Women. For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.For free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com.*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

Jason Schlarb, Hard Rock 100 champion, Air Force veteran, elite ultrarunner, and coach, joins the MTNTOUGH Podcast for a raw conversation on mental toughness, the dual nature of anxiety as both fuel and burden, and the 2020 rock-bottom moment that forced a healthier mindset. He unpacks nature vs. nurture, why so many endurance athletes are running from something, the modern need to manufacture adversity, and the critical role of community and relationships in true happiness. From coaching the next generation to balancing big mountain adventures with fatherhood and local roots, Jason shares hard-won wisdom on thriving for the long haul.Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S.

DNA QuestionsDiscoverOf the Lords Benefits, which one in this Psalm is most clearly seen by you? Why?What in your life dictates how you view God?In the Psalm, why would man fear God?NurtureDo you have the ability to Preach the Gospel to yourself? What hinders this ability? What in your walk with the Lord is he using to grown this area?Where in your life can you see God's mercy and grace overlap? Does this cause you to see Jesus in a clearer light?How would you define “Fear of the Lord” and what in your life influences this definition? Does this match up with scripture?ActWould confession of Sin (the problem), change any ungodly behavior (symptom)? Can you identify the Sin (problem) or can you work backwards from ungodly behavior (symptom)?Considering that Jesus has paid for Sin, would walking in the Lord's Justice change you this week? Whatwould change?

Something has shifted, and you've felt it. Getting leads, warming them, converting them - it all feels harder than it did a few years ago. This episode is the explanation you've been waiting for, and more importantly, the update your business model probably needs. The funnel you built in 2021 is not the funnel that works in 2026. The market is more saturated, buyers are more skeptical, and the trust recession is real. People are not clicking your ad and becoming clients. They're clicking your ad, verifying your social, binging your podcast, checking your website, and then maybe applying. The customer journey is no longer a straight line. It's a ball of yarn, and if your ecosystem isn't designed for that, you're losing people at every point they don't find what they're looking for. In this episode Kate breaks down exactly what has changed, from how people find you to how they decide to buy. We cover why social is now the search engine, why information is no longer your leverage point now that AI exists, and why the value-value-value-pitch model your audience can see coming from three posts away is quietly killing your conversions. She gets into the four stages of the new customer ecosystem, why long-form content is doing the job webinars used to do, why giving your best content away freely is now a competitive advantage, and why the thing actually causing people to buy right now is problem urgency, not fake countdown timers. If you have people watching, consuming, and circling but not converting, this episode shows you exactly where your ecosystem is broken and what to fix first. DM Kate on Instagram with "funnel audit" if you want her eyes on your ecosystem. Timestamps:01:51 Post Covid Saturation07:42 Trust Recession Verification09:49 Discovery via Social SEO12:40 Perspective Beats Information17:50 Nurture with Long Form23:06 Sell Without the Pitch27:39 Slower Sales Two Paths32:12 Audit Your Ecosystem36:15 Convert with Problem Urgency To join the Ambitious Network for free, click HERE. To connect with Kate on Instagram, click ⁠HERE⁠. To apply for ITI, click ⁠HERE⁠. To submit a question to be answered on the podcast, click HERE.

What if people are seeing your content, visiting your website, and checking out your products…but they're still not buying? The problem may not be your product. It may be that you're asking for the sale before you've built enough trust. In this episode of the CEO Glow Show, Sheila Bella sits down with Melissa Gross, founder of Brow Theory Pro, to uncover the missing link between getting attention and actually making sales. Melissa has spent 15 years as a brow artist and created Brow Theory Pro to give clients simple, professional brow products they can use at home while also helping beauty professionals keep more retail profits inside their studios. But as her product line grows, she faces a challenge familiar to so many beauty entrepreneurs: How do you turn cold traffic into paying customers? Sheila breaks down why going directly from Instagram content to "BUY NOW" leaves money on the table. Instead, she maps out a value ladder that moves potential customers from content to a valuable free resource, into conversations, email and text nurturing, and ultimately into a purchase. The lesson? You can't skip the trust process. From creating irresistible lead magnets and capturing contact information to building automated nurture sequences and starting more conversations, Sheila shows how a few simple changes can turn the content you're already creating into an actual sales system. If you're posting consistently but wondering why your followers aren't converting, this episode will show you what could be missing between the follow and the sale. Because people rarely need more convincing. They need more nurturing.

What if the secret to happiness isn't hiding in the big, expensive gestures, but in a simple ribbon?This week on Bacon Bits with Master Happiness, host Marty Jalove sits down with Jill Murray, owner of Over the Moon Ribbons, and turns a humble strip of fabric into a full-blown philosophy for living better. Their conversation is warm, funny, and full of surprising turns, from Native American ribbon skirts to Oscars swag bags, proving that joy really does live in the extra touch.Here's what you'll walk away with:Discover why the smallest gestures create the biggest feelings of connection.Learn how anticipation can multiply your happiness (hint: don't open it until Friday).Reframe recognition as fuel and why one "blue ribbon" moment can change someone's week.Understand how to turn hope into action when life feels heavy.Master the art of the "one more touch" that makes you unforgettable.It's all tied together with the signature B.A.C.O.N. framework: Bind your connections, Anticipate the good, Celebrate and cheer, Offer one more touch, and Nurture hope with action. As Marty says, "It's not about the bacon for chewing, it's the bacon for doing."Ready to add a little extra to your day? Follow the show, share this episode with someone who deserves an extra touch, and leave a review to help more people find their happiness. Learn more about Jill at www.overthemoonribbons.com.www.MasterHappiness.comwww.WhatsYourBacon.comwww.BaconBitsRadio.com

This summer we will preach through Psalm 93-105. While studying these Psalms, you will see several repeated themes. For example, this section (Psalms 93:1 and 104:1) begins and ends with the LORD clothed in splendor and majesty. From these passages, we will rejoice together as we worship the holy, majestic, glorious, eternal, righteous King of Kings as we declare His wondrous deeds throughout history.  DNA Questions:DiscoverOf all the descriptions of suffering or loss in Psalm 102:3-11, which resonates with you? How? Why?How do you deal with difficulties (fear, anguish, loss, suffering) which seem impossible to grasp or comprehend?Does preoccupation with yourself cripple, diminish or strangle your “spiritual” life? If so, how?  NurtureIs there any difference between “hope” and “faith”? If so, what is it? How does being a follower of Jesus Christ affect your answer? When you are hopeful, what is the basis of your hope?  When you aren't hopeful, what has changed? Act Is there “one afflicted” that could use your help remembering “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever”?  Would remembering the fact that Jesus never changes affect a decision you need to make? How? 

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 8, 2026 is: nurture • NER-cher • verb Nurture is most often used to mean “to help someone or something grow, develop, or succeed.” It can also mean “to take care of someone or something that is growing or developing by providing food, protection, a place to live, etc.,” or “to hold something, such as an idea or strong feeling, in your mind for a long time.” // Art teachers nurture their students' creativity. // She nurtured a secret ambition to be a professional singer. See the entry > Examples: “Parks are good for people. They nurture community, even alongside busy roads and next to dense housing; especially there, in fact.” — Cheryl Fox, The Park Record (Park City, Utah), 3 July 2026 Did you know? When nurture was first adopted from Anglo-French into English in the 14th century, it referred, as it does in the phrase “nurture vs. nature,” to training or upbringing, i.e., to the care and attention given to someone or something that is growing or developing. It wasn't until a century later that the verb nurture settled into the language, first with meanings having to do with feeding and caring for young—meanings nourish had been, er, nurturing for a hundred years. The words come by their overlapping meanings etymologically: both come from the Latin verb nutrire, meaning “to suckle” or “to nourish.” The figurative use of nurture, meaning “to further the development of,” followed centuries later. Mary Wollstonecraft applied it in her 1792 book, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, writing, “Public spirit must be nurtured by private virtue.”

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- What's the recipe for making a historically world-class apex predator? In the case of Alexander the Great, it might be the three Ns: Nature, Nurture, and Nepotism.

In this episode, I sit down with pediatric chiropractor Dr. Tracey Norman to explore how chiropractic care supports children's brain and nervous system development beyond back pain. We discuss the connection between movement, the vagus nerve, stress regulation, and early childhood development, along with simple strategies parents can use to help their children build healthier, more resilient nervous systems. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Tracey Norman is a prenatal, pediatric, and family chiropractor dedicated to helping children and families thrive through nervous system-focused chiropractic care. Drawing from her own childhood experience with chiropractic and years of clinical practice, she helps parents understand how movement, nervous system regulation, and early intervention can support healthier development and improved well-being for children. - - - - - Social Handles: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtraceynorman/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.traceynorman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracey.wright.7165/ - - - - - Connect with Dr. Laura Hanson Website: https://www.connectmybrain.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect.my.brain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectmybrain YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.laurahanson4765 - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

One of the biggest lessons from this year's Nurture Nap Network Retreat had nothing to do with marketing, networking, or communication.It was the reminder that entrepreneurship was never meant to be done alone.When you spend your days working from home, supporting clients through a screen, and building a business that most of the people around you don't fully understand, it's easy to start believing you're the only one figuring it out as you go.Then you put 24 people in a room who do understand.Suddenly, the things that hard don't feel quite so impossible anymore. You leave with fresh ideas, renewed confidence, and the reminder that you're surrounded by people who genuinely want to see you succeed.My favorite moments weren't necessarily the sessions themselves. They were the conversations over coffee before the day began. The hugs between people meeting in person after years of supporting one another online. Watching experienced business owners openly share what was working in their businesses, knowing there was enough success to go around.That's the kind of community I always hoped to build.In this episode, Kerri and I reflect on everything we took away from our second annual retreat, but more than anything, we talk about the power of genuine connection, and why getting into a room with people who truly understand your journey can change the way you see your business.Links:If you'd like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultantCPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

Lee, a founding partner at Summit Trail Advisors, and Nickow, a principal and advisor, discuss how the RIA develops internal talent. Host: Greg Bartalos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What would you do if you knew you had one week left? One month? One year? Now the real gut-punch: none of us actually knows, so why aren't we living that way already?Host Marty Jalove welcomes back longtime co-host Tiffany after a three-month break, and the two pick up right where they left off, playful, honest, and full of heart. Together they unpack a simple truth: energy and focus aren't gifts for a lucky few. They're choices you make on ordinary Mondays. If you feel busy but drained, this conversation hands you a memorable framework to point your energy at what truly matters.Here's what you'll walk away with:Discover why clarity fuels real energy and momentumReframe how you spend your days with Marty's unforgettable "365 dollar bills" analogyLearn the "tasting, basting, or wasting" gut-check for any momentUnderstand how small steps stack into a bigger purposeUnlock the courage to stop asking "should I?" and start asking "why not?"It all comes down to the recipe, B.A.C.O.N.: Believe it's possible, Act on the smallest step, Commit like it's an appointment you'd never cancel, Own every outcome, and Nurture yourself so you never run empty.This one blends belly laughs with genuine, soul-stirring moments about growth, mindset, and fulfillment. Press play, then follow the show, share it with someone who needs a nudge, and leave a review. That's how Marty and Tiffany master happiness, now it's your turn.www.MasterHappiness.comwww.WhatsYourBacon.comwww.BaconBitsRadio.com

This summer we will preach through Psalm 93-105. While studying these Psalms, you will see several repeated themes. For example, this section (Psalms 93:1 and 104:1) begins and ends with the LORD clothed in splendor and majesty. From these passages, we will rejoice together as we worship the holy, majestic, glorious, eternal, righteous King of Kings as we declare His wondrous deeds throughout history.DNA QuestionsDiscoverDoes your vision of the LORD shape your heart? If so, how? How do you protect your eyes? Your heart?As a follower of Christ Jesus, do you consider your covenant relationship with Him? When? How? Why? NurtureWhere is it most difficult to “walk with integrity of the heart? At home? At church? At work? What “bad company” am I keeping?Are the affections of my life conforming me into the likeness of Jesus?Since our “chief end” is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever, where am I increasing fulfilling that purpose and where do I need to repent?Act This week how will I draw near to His throne of grace in my time of need?  

A thriving walk with God is not maintained by works, but by a life of continual faith, fellowship, and pursuit of Him.

Original Post Date: August 2, 2024 === Gospel Matthew 13:54-58 Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, "Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds? Is he not the carpenter's son? Is not his mother named Mary and his brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? Are not his sisters all with us? Where did this man get all this?" And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and in his own house." And he did not work many mighty deeds there because of their lack of faith. Reflection In some ways, the kingdom of God is too simple, too natural, too within our own reach. It's not about becoming some spectacular miracle worker or somebody who walks around and heals everyone around them. No, it's about human beings living out their own destiny, becoming authentically who they are. And in that process, aligning their wills to God and doing the most natural thing. Care for people. Nurture people. Tend to their needs. Shepherd them. It is a beautiful image of something that is within our ability to accomplish. Closing Prayer Father, help us to understand the naturalness of your work within us. Give us the hope that comes from knowing that we are moving everyone that we love and know into a deeper understanding of who you are. When we simply will it and want it and desire it. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not hard to show up for your sons, but it does take intention. Being nurturing is not something only Moms can do that can do it also. Boys need consistent, nurturing moments throughout the day no matter if their babies toddlers little boys, young men, teenagers or a grown men. They wanna feel loved they want to feel care for and they want to feel affection. And the best place to teach affection is at home. In this episode, I talk about different times of the day where you can show up affectionate and show nurturing moments to your child. That way they don't miss out. Welcome back to another episode of Cozy Womb podcast.Follow us on Chan & Pods channelSubscribe to the show on YT and on your podcast apphttps://www.bonfire.com/store/the-chanbepoddin-spot/Instagram @TheczywmbpodcastX @theczywmbpod#parentinginabetterway #cozywomb #thekids #boysneedyourloveAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode of Sales Reinvented dives deep into the essential do's and don'ts of prospecting and lead generation with advice from three industry trailblazers. I host Bill McCormick, Mary Grothe, and Tony Hughes to help you transform cold outreach into meaningful connections and qualified leads. You'll hear their top do's and don'ts for successful lead generation, compelling real-world sales stories, and get their lessons learned from overcoming challenges in the field.    Outline of This Episode   [01:49] Nurture prospects on LinkedIn by providing value and insight without pitching  [05:05] Navigating lengthy sales processes [08:23] Strategic prospecting and lead generation [12:31] Building lead gen strategy [14:48] Time block prospecting and outbound activities  [13:23] Aligning Strategy with your target audience [19:02] Leveraging existing client relationships   LinkedIn, Patience, and Nurture   Bill discusses the power of leveraging LinkedIn for more than just cold outreach. He recommends connecting with all your clients on the platform to expand your prospecting potential and insists on building a clear ideal-client profile to sharpen your targeting. Nurturing relationships over time—without jumping straight into a pitch—forms the cornerstone of his methodology. On the flip side, he cautions against using impersonal connect-and-pitch tactics, being fixated on closing rather than conversing, and trying to rush prospects through the sales funnel. Patience and persistent value-driven follow-up can turn long sales cycles into lasting business wins. Own Your Pipeline   For Mary, successful prospecting begins with actually doing the work and being radically customer-centric. She underscores the importance of authentic, warm messaging—regardless of your outreach medium—and stresses the need for a quantifiable, strategic approach that aligns with your sales goals. Her top don'ts are not to skip prospecting, resort to robotic or spammy tactics, or blame marketing for a lack of leads. Mary's story about refining her own inbound strategy is a great blueprint for adapting messaging and targeting the right persona, showing that retooling your approach based on hard lessons can lead to a stronger, more effective funnel.   Time Block, Talk Results, and Embrace Sales Hygiene    Tony shares his mantra: time-block and truly execute your outbound efforts. He stresses the need to "nail your narrative" by focusing every conversation on the prospect's world and their opportunities for improved results. Tony warns against the pitfalls of talking only about your own products, making excuses, and skimping on sales processes or CRM practices. His real-life client story illuminates the power of monitoring trigger events and leveraging referrals—not just to secure new business, but to protect and expand existing relationships. By covering account risks and opportunistically following key contacts as they move into new roles, he demonstrates that proactive, value-led prospecting is the fastest route to revenue. Resources & People Mentioned   Brynne Tillman on LinkedIn Connect with Bill McCormick   Bill McCormick on LinkedIn  Bill McCormick on X    Connect with Mary Grothe   Mary Grothe on LinkedIn  Mary Grothe on X    Connect with Tony Hughes    Tony Hughes on LinkedIn  Tony Hughes on X  Connect With Paul Watts    LinkedIn Twitter    Subscribe to SALES REINVENTED Audio Production and Notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com  

This summer we will preach through Psalm 93-105. While studying these Psalms, you will see several repeated themes. For example, this section (Psalms 93:1 and 104:1) begins and ends with the LORD clothed in splendor and majesty. From these passages, we will rejoice together as we worship the holy, majestic, glorious, eternal, righteous King of Kings as we declare His wondrous deeds throughout history. DNA Questions:DiscoverWhat are your top three thankful's to the LORD?How does Psalm 100 increase your love of the LORD? Why? NurtureIn Psalm 100, what specific attribute of the LORD's stirs your heart to worship Him more?How does knowing the LORD as creator and redeemer increase your gratitude and delight in Him? Act How will the LORD's goodness, steadfast love and faithfulness be displayed to those He has placed in your life this week? How does knowing you are the “sheep of His pasture” affect that display of care for others?

This summer we will preach through Psalm 93-105. While studying these Psalms, you will see several repeated themes. For example, this section (Psalms 93:1 and 104:1) begins and ends with the LORD clothed in splendor and majesty. From these passages, we will rejoice together as we worship the holy, majestic, glorious, eternal, righteous King of Kings as we declare His wondrous deeds throughout history. DNA Questions:DiscoverWhat are your top three thankful's to the LORD?How does Psalm 100 increase your love of the LORD? Why? NurtureIn Psalm 100, what specific attribute of the LORD's stirs your heart to worship Him more?How does knowing the LORD as creator and redeemer increase your gratitude and delight in Him? Act How will the LORD's goodness, steadfast love and faithfulness be displayed to those He has placed in your life this week? How does knowing you are the “sheep of His pasture” affect that display of care for others?

It's not uncommon for highly sensitive people to push against their inherent traits when they feel too much or too needy. But what does this pushing against and away really do? It can breed internal shame and blame while leaving your sensitivity lacking in what it most needs: nurture and respect. In this episode of SelfKind - a podcast for highly sensitive people - I'm talking about why respecting your sensitivity is the way to go. I also share more details about my upcoming program, SelfKind Nurture. If you'd like to join me for this round, be sure to get your application in asap. You can learn more and apply here:  https://www.ericawebb.com.au/selfkind-nurtureMentioned in this episode: SelfKind Nurture - my brand new 12 week small group program for highly sensitive people - is open for applications now! We start on Sunday 2nd August 2026, and you can learn more and apply here: https://www.ericawebb.com.au/selfkind-nurtureAbout your host, Erica WebbErica Webb is a registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, yoga teacher and highly sensitive person (also diagnosed AuDHD). She supports other highly sensitive and neurodivergent people to discover their sensitivity superpowers and more confidently navigate the tricky bits of being a sensitive person in an often insensitive world.About the Podcast, SelfKindSelfKind is for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) who want to navigate the tricky bits of their sensitivity with more ease while finding their sensitivity superpowers. Here, we're all about being, living and moving through a lens of self-compassion and kindness.

#1004 If you've been posting on social media and still not seeing growth, this conversation explains exactly why! In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with social media expert and former theater-kid-turned-entrepreneur, Jenna Harding, to pull back the curtain on Instagram strategy for service-based business owners. Jenna shares how she went from resisting social media to running a thriving agency and teaching entrepreneurs how to grow, nurture, and sell with intentional content. She breaks down the three core types of Instagram posts, why most service providers get stuck in “nurture mode,” and how to simplify growth by having a plan, creating engaging formats, and letting imperfect posts hit the feed. If you've been consistent on social but still not growing, this episode is a mindset-reset and a tactical masterclass in using Instagram as a real business tool — not just a creative outlet! (Original Air Date - 11/18/25) What we discuss with Jenna: + Transition from actor to social media expert + Why service providers over-focus on nurture content + Growth vs. nurture vs. sales posts + How intentional planning beats random posting + B-roll, hooks, and engaging formats + Getting over perfection and “just posting” + Why engagement attractors matter + Selling a little all the time + Making content fun and personal Thank you, Jenna! Check out Magic Marketing Machine at ⁠MagicMarketingMachine.com⁠. Buy the ⁠Strategic Stories 5-Day Instagram Challenge⁠. Follow Jenna on ⁠Instagram⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Do you ever feel like you have to choose between staying open and protecting your peace? Today's practice proves you don't have to choose at all. Welcome to Day 4 of our 7-day grounding meditation series. Today we use Prithvi Mudra — the earth mudra — as a physical anchor for a healthy boundary. By simply touching the thumb to the ring finger while letting the rest of the hand stay open and relaxed, this guided meditation offers a felt sense of what real protection can feel like: steady, not tense; boundaried, not closed off. Download this week's free Daily Reflection Journal → Receive Mary Meckley's weekly meditation journal, created to help you reflect, reset, and realign with each new series from The Daily Meditation Podcast. What You'll Learn in This Episode How to practice Prithvi Mudra (the earth mudra) and use it as a grounding anchor A simple way to identify where you need more protection in your life right now Why healthy boundaries don't require tension or force An ancient teaching from the Bhagavad Gita on steadiness as protection Who This Episode Is For Anyone who struggles with boundaries, feels easily overwhelmed by others' energy, or is searching for grounding mudras, protection meditation, or present moment awareness practices they can return to daily.

For more information visit https://www.glowpediatrics.com/ or linktree with all her social media handles: https://linktr.ee/drhokeheekosummaryIn this episode, Dr. Echo shares holistic approaches to children's health, emphasizing the importance of gut health, nutrition, and lifestyle in nurturing resilient, thriving children. Discover practical tips for parents and caregivers to support children's physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.keywordschildren's health, gut health, holistic medicine, nutrition, autism, ADHD, parenting, lifestyle, natural remedieskey topicsThe role of faith in pediatric practiceGut health and its impact on sleep and behaviorTesting and addressing food sensitivitiesThe importance of breastfeeding and gut bacteriaReducing sugar and artificial food dyesOutdoor activity and nature's healing propertiesBuilding a healthy foundation with foundational nutrientsAdvocating for children in school and family settingsDisclaimer: This podcast is for general information and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical or dental advice. Any mention of products, services, tests, or supplements is not an endorsement and may include affiliate links. Guest views are their own and may not reflect the views of Dr. Debbie Ozment or this podcast. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for advice specific to your situation.Visit my website DrDebbieOzment.com for valuable free downloads.  Additionally,  you will find shopping links which I have curated on the website.  Please follow me on instagram at drdebbieozment.

If you have ever felt fear in your body and then immediately made that fear mean something bad about you, this episode is for you. Vanessa explores fear not as something to conquer, transcend, or shame, but as something ancient, intelligent, protective, and deeply human. Through polyvagal theory, Buddhist psychology, the teaching of the first and second arrow, RAIN practice, and self-compassion, we look at what changes when we stop treating fear like the enemy. Healing is not becoming fearless; it is becoming less afraid of fear itself, so you can stay with yourself when it arrives.Reference Links:Stephen Porges — Polyvagal TheoryUse for: Polyvagal theory, autonomic regulation, and the nervous system's safety/danger responses.Link: https://www.stephenporges.com/Note: Stephen Porges developed polyvagal theory, which is referenced in the episode to explain why fear often arises before conscious thought can intervene.Polyvagal Institute — What Is Polyvagal Theory?Use for: Accessible overview of polyvagal theory and autonomic regulation.Link: https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheoryNote: Helpful general explainer for producers/listeners who want a basic overview.Neuroception — Stephen Porges / Polyvagal TheoryUse for: Neuroception as the nervous system's subconscious detection of safety and threat.Link: https://www.stephenporges.com/Note: Use alongside Porges's work. If referencing neuroception specifically, describe it as the nervous system's below-conscious scanning for cues of safety or danger.Buddhist Teaching — The First and Second ArrowUse for: The teaching that pain may be unavoidable, but the suffering we add on top of pain can compound it.Link: https://blog.tarabrach.com/2017/08/the-wisdom-of-its-not-my-fault-finding.htmlNote: Tara Brach explains the first and second arrow in accessible language. In this episode, fear is the first arrow; shame about fear is often the second.Tara Brach — RAIN PracticeUse for: RAIN: Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture.Link: https://www.tarabrach.com/rain/Note: Tara Brach describes RAIN as a mindfulness and compassion practice for working with difficult emotions.Jon Kabat-Zinn — MindfulnessUse for: Mindfulness as present-moment, nonjudgmental awareness.Link: https://www.mindful.org/jon-kabat-zinn-defining-mindfulness/Note: Kabat-Zinn defines mindfulness as awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, nonjudgmentally.Jon Kabat-Zinn — Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)Use for: MBSR as an 8-week mindfulness-based program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3336928/Note: This source identifies MBSR as developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979 and describes its use of mindfulness meditation to alleviate suffering.Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Use for: MBCT as a mindfulness-based approach developed for relapse prevention in recurrent depression.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2834575/Note: This article discusses MBCT and its evidence base, including reduced relapse rates in recurrent depression.MBCT — Segal, Williams, and TeasdaleUse for: MBCT's development by Zindel Segal, Mark Williams, and John Teasdale.Link: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-source/members/sigs/spirituality-spsig/resources/spirituality-special-interest-group-publications-mark-williams-mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy.pdfNote: This PDF discusses MBCT's development and its use in preventing relapse and recurrence of depression.Rollo May — The Meaning of AnxietyUse for: Distinction between fear and anxiety; anxiety as a threat to something essential to the self.Link: https://open.baypath.edu/psy321book/chapter/c25p2/Note: This source quotes May's definition of anxiety as apprehension triggered by a threat to a value the individual holds essential to their existence as a personality.Dan Siegel — Window of ToleranceUse for: Window of tolerance as the zone where a person can process experience without becoming overwhelmed or shut down.Link: https://www.nicabm.com/trauma-how-to-help-your-clients-understand-their-window-of-tolerance/Note: This is a practical clinical explainer of Siegel's window of tolerance concept.Affect Labeling — Naming Emotions and Amygdala ActivityUse for: Research on how naming an emotion can reduce emotional reactivity.Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17576282/Note: Lieberman et al. found that affect labeling may diminish emotional reactivity through prefrontal-amygdala pathways.Affect Labeling and ReappraisalUse for: Additional research support that affect labeling is associated with decreased amygdala activity and reduced self-reported distress.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3970015/Note: Useful follow-up source for the episode's point that naming fear can help interrupt total identification with fear.Jack Kornfield — Turning Toward Fear with CompassionUse for: Buddhist psychology, compassion, and turning toward difficult experience rather than abandoning ourselves.Link: https://jackkornfield.com/fear/Note: Use for the episode's discussion of meeting fear with presence and compassion rather than exile.Bodhisattva VowUse for: “All beings” as a compassion frame, including the frightened parts of ourselves.Link: https://tricycle.org/magazine/bodhisattva-vow/Note: Use gently and broadly. This supports the episode's point that compassion includes the frightened one inside us, not just others.Kristin Neff — Self-CompassionUse for: Self-compassion as self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness.Link: https://self-compassion.org/what-is-self-compassion/Note: Supports the episode's discussion of bringing fear back into the circle of care rather than shaming it.Kristin Neff — Fierce Self-CompassionUse for: Fierce self-compassion as a boundary-setting, protective form of compassion.Link: https://self-compassion.org/blog/what-is-fierce-self-compassion/Note: Supports the distinction between tender self-compassion and fierce self-compassion.For educational purposes only. 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Commander Rorke Denver, 14-year Navy SEAL veteran and author of Damn Few and Worth Dying For, joins the MTNTOUGH Podcast for a powerful conversation on mental toughness, resilience, and leadership. He breaks down the nature vs. nurture debate around grit, shares how he raises tough kids by letting them struggle, and explains why doing hard things prepares you for life's inevitable challenges. Rorke opens up about his time leading SEAL platoons in Iraq and South America, the highs of elite team performance, the lows of being stuck on a ship, and how hunting has become his new brotherhood after transitioning out of the military. Honest, practical, and inspiring — this episode is packed with tools for building an unbreakable mindset.Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S.

Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Maybe my offer just isn't good enough?" I've been there many times. It's frustrating and can really rock your confidence. It's easy to think that if people aren't buying, the answer is to create something new or continue to tweak what you already have to offer. The problem is that cycle usually keeps you busy without bringing in more clients. In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, you'll learn why consistency builds trust, why a confused mind will almost always say no, and the five simple steps I use to help women entrepreneurs create more consistent clients without constantly reinventing their business. I share: A gentle reminder that not buying isn't the same as rejection Why consistency matters more than constant improvement How to nurture relationships that naturally lead to sales Why making direct offers is one of the greatest acts of service you can provide If you're tired of trying to reinvent the wheel and ready to build a business that creates consistent clients, this episode is for you. Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome01:10 - Why chasing the "perfect offer" keeps entrepreneurs stuck02:00 - Why storytelling builds stronger marketing and deeper connections03:00 - The biggest misconception about why people aren't buying04:00 - Understanding the buyer bell curve05:30 - Why your offer may already be good enough07:00 - Stop perfecting your offer and start improving your marketing08:45 - How repetition builds trust10:15 - Step 1: Get completely sold on the outcome you help clients achieve12:30 - Step 2: Commit to one clear message and communicate it consistently15:30 - Say the same thing to new people instead of different things to the same people16:20 - Step 3: Meet more new people with one clear message17:00 - Step 4: Nurture relationships instead of constantly chasing new leads18:00 - Why curiosity makes you a better marketer18:45 - How consistent messaging creates referrals and long-term trust19:15 - Step 5: Make direct offers with confidence21:00 - Recap of the five-step framework23:15 - Complimentary marketing evaluations and next steps24:20 - Marketing can be simple, enjoyable, and effective25:00 - Preview of the upcoming AI and Marketing series Stay Connected:

This summer we will preach through Psalm 93-105. While studying these Psalms, you will see several repeated themes. For example, this section (Psalms 93:1 and 104:1) begins and ends with the LORD clothed in splendor and majesty. From these passages, we will rejoice together as we worship the holy, majestic, glorious, eternal, righteous King of Kings as we declare His wondrous deeds throughout history.DNA Questions:DiscoverHow would you explain or describe God's holiness?Would the fact that He “sits enthroned upon the cherubim” affect your conversation?What role does the fact that He “loves justice” and is “a forgiving God” play?NurtureWhat facet of God's holiness (majesty, justice mercy) challenges your thoughts of Him the most?How have you experienced his forgiveness and loving correction?ActHow would you pray for the Holy Spirit to give you “eyes” to see the LORD as “Holy…Holy…Holy”?Does that change how you draw near to Him? If so, how?

This summer we will preach through Psalm 93-105. While studying these Psalms, you will see several repeated themes. For example, this section (Psalms 93:1 and 104:1) begins and ends with the LORD clothed in splendor and majesty. From these passages, we will rejoice together as we worship the holy, majestic, glorious, eternal, righteous King of Kings as we declare His wondrous deeds throughout history.DNA Questions:DiscoverHow would you explain or describe God's holiness?Would the fact that He “sits enthroned upon the cherubim” affect your conversation?What role does the fact that He “loves justice” and is “a forgiving God” play?NurtureWhat facet of God's holiness (majesty, justice mercy) challenges your thoughts of Him the most?How have you experienced his forgiveness and loving correction?ActHow would you pray for the Holy Spirit to give you “eyes” to see the LORD as “Holy…Holy…Holy”?Does that change how you draw near to Him? If so, how?

Send us Fan Mail You can swear you will not do it again, then watch yourself do the exact same thing anyway. That repeat loop is not proof you are broken. It is proof there is a pattern, and patterns have roots. We sit down with  Karen Rubinstein, radical resilience expert and author of The Return Way, to talk about why our reactions keep returning even when our intentions are solid. Karen shares how recovery forced her to stop treating behaviors like the problem and start treating them like signals. We use her dandelion-root metaphor to make sense of the subconscious: you can pull the visible weed, but the deep root keeps feeding the same emotional trigger, the same relationship conflict, the same burnout, or the same numb-out habit. Karen breaks down her six-step framework in clear language: Reveal what is happening, Explore the thoughts, Trace where you have felt it before, Uncover the fear underneath, Rewrite the story with a more truthful lens, then Nurture the new response until it becomes natural. You will hear a real-life example of a marriage moment that could have turned into anger and distance, but instead becomes calm communication and repair. We also talk honestly about what to do when the method feels like it “stops working” and you realize you have hit a deeper core wound, including when it is wise to bring in a therapist or trusted guide. If you want practical tools for self-awareness, emotional resilience, healing old wounds, and changing behavior patterns that keep repeating, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels stuck, and leave a review with the pattern you are ready to name. Connect With Karen Rubinstein: Website: https://www.karenrubinstein.com Book: The RETURN Way™ — available on Amazon Substack: Karen Rubinstein Out Loud Jumppoint Consulting Offer: 30% Subscription | Join COO and author Chelsea Byers for her weekly newsletter. Towards Wellness Coaching Offer: 25% off | Code: POD2026. Available internationally in paperback and eBook formats. Convergence Offer: 50% off | TRANSFORM50 Suzanne Rath Denise Miceli Offer: get 10% off any coaching package! | Code: HealthyMind Dr. Ginny Trierweiler Offer: free video explaining. Why Dieting Doesn't Work. Brief video explaining. Patrick Casey Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?

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Are you made wrong for being different? What if there was no definition of you ever, and that was not wrong? As you acknowledge your difference and your unique capacities, more magic and miracles show up. In this episode of Choice, Change and Action, Simone Milasas talks with Rachel O'Brien and Troy Aldanmaz about their experiences with being different and navigating this world. When you acknowledge that you are different and your functionality is different, you can recognise that what you require is also different such that you can start choosing what works for you. You chose to be born in this lifetime, in this body, as you - difference and all. What did you choose it for? Amp it up! Questions And Tools: "What am I perceiving?" "Is this mine?" "Who does this belong to?" "Return to sender with consciousness attached." "All of life comes to me with ease and joy and glory." "What am I aware of?" "If I choose this, what will my life be like in 5 years, 10 years, 15 years? If I don't choose this, what will my life be like in 5 years, 10 years, 15 years?" Tools: Don't project and expect others to be like you. Prefer to come from the space of, "This is what I require and this is what they require. How do we make it work?" Stop trying to fit in with other people and this reality. You are different. You don't fit in and you will never fit. Lean into your capacities and don't make yourself wrong for them. Stop judging yourself. You're not wrong for not fitting in. Nurture your reality. What is true for you? Pretending you are normal when you are not is one of the most dangerous things you can do to yourself. Add space. What is your body asking for to help you navigate the world? Do you require more salt, sugar or water than what is considered 'normal'? Be interesting point of view. What is relaxation for you? This reality tries to put a definition on everything and give you labels. What if it is okay to not have a label? Autism is a question that nobody has ever been. As you acknowledge your difference, more magic and miracles show up. Where can you be on the planet that balances the Earth? Choose what works for you. Clear all the projections, expectations, separations, judgments and rejections on you from others. Awareness is not a curse or something you need to get rid of; it's a contribution. You chose to be born in this lifetime in this body. What did you choose it for? Amp it up. Trust you, trust your body and let consciousness lead you.   What if there was no definition of you ever, and that was not wrong? And you never had to find out who, what, where, when, why, how you are and you're constantly changing, and that's okay? Everything that is, will you destroy and uncreate it all times a godzillion? Right and wrong, good and bad, POD and POC, all 100, shorts, boys, POVADs, creations, bases and beyonds. As Mentioned In This Episode: Access XMen: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en/micrositesfolder/xmen  Dain Heer's Dive In's: https://shop.drdainheer.com/divein  Useful Links: The Clearing Statement explained Access Consciousness Website Choice, Change & Action Podcast Instagram Follow Simone Milasas Simone's Website Simone's Instagram Simone's Facebook Simone's YouTube Simone's Telegram Simone's Contact Email  Follow Rachel O'Brien Rachel's Website Rachel's Instagram Rachel's Facebook Rachel's YouTube Follow Troy Aldanmaz Troy's Website Troy's Instagram Troy's Facebook Play with Simone Milasas The Profit Club membership Getting Out of Debt Joyfully Taking Action online video course All Upcoming Classes with Simone Past Class Recordings

Some books change the way we see. Rhonda Roorda's In Their Own Voices did that for countless adoptive families, including our own here at ETC. In this episode, Rhonda returns to walk us through her debut memoir, Torn from the Root, and the four questions at its center: who was going to get hurt, what was it going to cost, who would be held accountable, and what hope could there be for repair. It is a tender, unflinching conversation about transracial adoption, the voice of the child within, and what it really takes to belong. Listener-care note: this episode includes honest discussion of trauma, abuse, and mental health within the context of transracial adoption. In this episode Why Rhonda turned the lens on her own story after decades of documenting others, and what it meant to listen to the little girl within her The four questions from her memoir that frame the whole conversation The history most adoptive families never hear, from the 1970 National Association of Black Social Workers statement to the research that shaped current policy How everyday language and labels shape a child's sense of identity and worth The difference between celebrating a child's culture and simply living near it A family "blueprint" approach to belonging, where every member is honored and advocated for What repair actually requires, starting with an honest audit of ourselves How nurture, in ETC terms, shows up in our words, our attention, and our follow-through Resources Torn from the Root: A Memoir of a Black Transracial Adoptee by Rhonda M. Roorda (Temple University Press). Pre-order available now, releasing July 2026. In Their Own Voices, In Their Parents' Voices, and In Their Siblings' Voices, the landmark trilogy Rhonda co-authored with Dr. Rita J. Simon In Their Voices: Black Americans on Transracial Adoption, Rhonda's award-winning solo work Rhonda M. Roorda's website: https://rhondamroorda.com Context referenced in the episode: the 1970 National Association of Black Social Workers position on transracial adoption, and the Multi-Ethnic Placement Act of 1994 with the Interethnic Adoption Provisions of 1996 Chapters (00:00:04) - Rhonda Rorda on Transracial Adoption(00:07:12) - Transracial Adoption: A memoir(00:13:48) - Rhonda on Transracial Adoption(00:16:48) - Who Is Being Hurt in Transracial Adoption?(00:24:43) - In the Land of Adoptees: Language(00:28:53) - From A Commodity to the World(00:30:49) - Othering Transracial Adoptees(00:37:15) - What Would It Have Been Like to Experience A Real African Family?(00:46:40) - Adoption advocates speak out for equity(00:47:47) - Adoptees Speak Out About the Transracial Adoption System(00:53:59) - African American culture in the Netherlands(00:59:07) - Transracial Adoptions: The Need for Nurture(01:05:02) - Torn from the Root Review(01:12:53) - Telling My Story of the Transracial Adoption System(01:19:11) - From Here to Eternity(01:22:47) - Rhonda's Empowerment to Connect: Where Do We Go

Children who grow up in troubled circumstances―experiencing deprivation or instability, living in a dangerous neighborhood or an abusive family―are more prone to aggression, recklessness, and sexual promiscuity later in life. To most of us, the lesson is clear: adverse childhood conditions make human development go awry. In The Nature of Nurture: Rethinking Why and How Childhood Adversity Shapes Development (Harvard University Press, 2026), renowned developmental psychologist Jay Belsky challenges this interpretation and offers an exciting alternative based on Darwinian theory. There is no reason to assume, he points out, that the psychology of “well-behaved” people is normal while that of “antisocial” adults is aberrant. Instead, the supposedly dysfunctional behaviors correlated with childhood adversity could well be ingenious adaptations to harsh environments. If you are surrounded by danger and uncertainty, then being quick to lash out at potential threats and having lots of offspring at an early age are good ways to maximize your reproductive chances. From an evolutionary perspective, having just a few children and lavishing care on each works well in a stable world, but not in a perilous one. Belsky exposes the romanticism underlying our idealized notions that “natural” equals “good” and that nature intends to maximize human happiness and well-being. When instead we take seriously the fact that humans, too, have been shaped by evolutionary pressures, we can better understand why, how, and for whom childhood experience shapes later life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

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