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After the first few days of the new year, the "fresh start" energy meets real life—and that's exactly why today's arc focus is BALANCE. In this soothing Day 6 meditation, you'll learn a simple, science-supported way to calm your nervous system and create a sustainable rhythm you can actually keep. We'll practice longer-exhale breathing to support stress regulation, then use a gentle recalibration method—Anchor • Breathe • Choose—so you can return to center in under a minute anytime you feel rushed, reactive, or overwhelmed. You'll leave feeling steadier, clearer, and equipped with one small "Balance Rhythm" to carry through your day. Perfect if you're navigating new year pressure, anxiety, overthinking, burnout, or if you simply want to feel grounded, focused, and emotionally balanced. This is day 7 of a 7-day meditation series, "Closing the Year with Gratitude and Grace Meditations," episodes 3437-3443. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY: Closing the Year with Gratitude & Grace is a 7-day year-end meditation series designed to help you gently release the past year, calm your nervous system, and enter the New Year with clarity, balance, and embodied peace. This daily meditation podcast series blends science-backed insight, storytelling, and guided practices to support emotional healing, stress relief, and mindful transition. Recorded as a special bonus series and offered as a gift of gratitude, these meditations guide you through the natural arc of release, rest, grounding, protection, nurturing, balance, and embodiment. Each episode includes a short teaching followed by a guided meditation using techniques such as visualization, breathwork, affirmations, mudras, and heart-centered awareness. Whether you're looking for a gratitude meditation, a New Year meditation, a nervous system reset, or a peaceful way to close the year with intention, this series offers calm, comfort, and timeless wisdom—perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the final days of the year. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - "The Gratitude Completion Practice " Each day, write one sentence beginning with: "This year taught me…" No fixing, no judging. On Day 7, read all seven sentences aloud. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Day 1:  Releasing What No Longer Serves You Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "I honor what was. I keep the wisdom. I release the weight." Day 3:  Extended Exhale Breath Day 4:  Hridaya mudra for compassion Day 5:  Fourth Chakra for love and compassion Day 6:  New Awakenings Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Step into day 2 of the new year, the moment when New Year motivation can fade and real life returns. In this guided meditation and ceremony, you'll choose a powerful Word of the Year and turn it into a practical, heart-centered plan you can actually live. You'll learn the psychology of fresh starts (why New Year's creates a real "reset" in the brain), how values-aligned intentions lead to deeper well-being, and why tiny "if–then" plans can make your new theme stick. You'll be guided through calming slow breathing, a candlelit "Bless the Word" ritual, and a comforting story that reframes success as devotion—not pressure. If you're craving a peaceful, grounded way to begin the year, this is your gentle next step: nurture your nervous system, nurture your values, and nurture the life you're growing—one small act at a time. Preparation: a light or candle, a journal or strip of paper, pen, and glass of water This is day 6 of a 7-day meditation series, "Closing the Year with Gratitude and Grace Meditations," episodes 3437-3443. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY: Closing the Year with Gratitude & Grace is a 7-day year-end meditation series designed to help you gently release the past year, calm your nervous system, and enter the New Year with clarity, balance, and embodied peace. This daily meditation podcast series blends science-backed insight, storytelling, and guided practices to support emotional healing, stress relief, and mindful transition. Recorded as a special bonus series and offered as a gift of gratitude, these meditations guide you through the natural arc of release, rest, grounding, protection, nurturing, balance, and embodiment. Each episode includes a short teaching followed by a guided meditation using techniques such as visualization, breathwork, affirmations, mudras, and heart-centered awareness. Whether you're looking for a gratitude meditation, a New Year meditation, a nervous system reset, or a peaceful way to close the year with intention, this series offers calm, comfort, and timeless wisdom—perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the final days of the year. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - "The Gratitude Completion Practice " Each day, write one sentence beginning with: "This year taught me…" No fixing, no judging. On Day 7, read all seven sentences aloud. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Day 1:  Releasing What No Longer Serves You Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "I honor what was. I keep the wisdom. I release the weight." Day 3:  Extended Exhale Breath Day 4:  Hridaya mudra for compassion Day 5:  Fourth Chakra for love and compassion Day 6:  New Awakenings Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Start your year with calm, clarity, and a meaningful New Year's Day meditation ceremony designed to help you reset your nervous system, welcome a fresh start, and set intentions you can actually follow. In this guided practice, you'll use soothing slow-breathing to settle your body, a simple water-and-candle ritual to mark a new beginning, and an inspiring story to remind you that you don't have to change everything at once—you only need to open the doorway. You'll also create one clear intention for the year ahead and turn it into a practical "if–then" plan (a research-backed tool for follow-through), so your goal feels steady and doable—not overwhelming. Press play on this gentle New Year meditation anytime you want to begin again: New Year's morning, a quiet afternoon, or any day you need a true reset. Settle in with a candle, a pen, a few pieces of paper, a glass of water, salt or sugar, and a few quiet minutes. Your next chapter begins here. This is day 5 of a 7-day meditation series, "Closing the Year with Gratitude and Grace Meditations," episodes 3437-3443. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY: Closing the Year with Gratitude & Grace is a 7-day year-end meditation series designed to help you gently release the past year, calm your nervous system, and enter the New Year with clarity, balance, and embodied peace. This daily meditation podcast series blends science-backed insight, storytelling, and guided practices to support emotional healing, stress relief, and mindful transition. Recorded as a special bonus series and offered as a gift of gratitude, these meditations guide you through the natural arc of release, rest, grounding, protection, nurturing, balance, and embodiment. Each episode includes a short teaching followed by a guided meditation using techniques such as visualization, breathwork, affirmations, mudras, and heart-centered awareness. Whether you're looking for a gratitude meditation, a New Year meditation, a nervous system reset, or a peaceful way to close the year with intention, this series offers calm, comfort, and timeless wisdom—perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the final days of the year. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - "The Gratitude Completion Practice " Each day, write one sentence beginning with: "This year taught me…" No fixing, no judging. On Day 7, read all seven sentences aloud. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Day 1:  Releasing What No Longer Serves You Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "I honor what was. I keep the wisdom. I release the weight." Day 3:  Extended Exhale Breath Day 4:  Hridaya mudra for compassion Day 5:  Fourth Chakra for love and compassion Day 6:  New Awakenings Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Close the year with a soothing New Year's Eve meditation ceremony designed to help you release what no longer serves you, reflect on what truly mattered, and step gently into a fresh beginning. In this episode, you'll be guided through a calming yet powerful meditation and a simple end-of-year ritual to create real emotional closure, and a warm, inspiring story to remind you that you don't have to "fix" yourself—you're simply clearing the lens so your inner light can shine. Together, we'll honor the lessons, the tenderness, and the strength that carried you through the past twelve months. Then, you'll craft one clear intention for the year ahead—grounded in a practical "if-then" plan so your new start feels steady, doable, and kind. Whether you're celebrating with others or spending a quiet night alone, this meditation is a peaceful way to close the chapter with gratitude and open the next with grace. Settle in with a candle, a pen, a few pieces of paper, and a few quiet minutes. Your next chapter begins here. This is day 4 of a 7-day meditation series, "Closing the Year with Gratitude and Grace Meditations," episodes 3437-3443. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY: Closing the Year with Gratitude & Grace is a 7-day year-end meditation series designed to help you gently release the past year, calm your nervous system, and enter the New Year with clarity, balance, and embodied peace. This daily meditation podcast series blends science-backed insight, storytelling, and guided practices to support emotional healing, stress relief, and mindful transition. Recorded as a special bonus series and offered as a gift of gratitude, these meditations guide you through the natural arc of release, rest, grounding, protection, nurturing, balance, and embodiment. Each episode includes a short teaching followed by a guided meditation using techniques such as visualization, breathwork, affirmations, mudras, and heart-centered awareness. Whether you're looking for a gratitude meditation, a New Year meditation, a nervous system reset, or a peaceful way to close the year with intention, this series offers calm, comfort, and timeless wisdom—perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the final days of the year. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - "The Gratitude Completion Practice " Each day, write one sentence beginning with: "This year taught me…" No fixing, no judging. On Day 7, read all seven sentences aloud. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Day 1:  Releasing What No Longer Serves You Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "I honor what was. I keep the wisdom. I release the weight." Day 3:  Extended Exhale Breath Day 4:  Hridaya mudra for compassion Day 5:  Fourth Chakra for love and compassion Day 6:  New Awakenings Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

On Day 3 of Closing the Year with Gratitude and Grace, we shift into GROUND—the practice of finding your footing before the new year arrives. If your mind has been looping through what happened this year (or racing ahead into what's next), this episode will bring you back into your body with a calming, science-backed breathing practice called Coherent Breathing (5 seconds in, 5 seconds out). You'll learn why grounding works—how slow, steady breathing supports your nervous system, quiets mental noise, and helps you feel safe enough to settle. Through a gentle shoreline story and an embodied guided meditation, you'll release the urge to "figure it all out" and instead reconnect with what's steady, true, and already within you. Perfect for year-end reflection, emotional regulation, anxiety relief, and New Year intention-setting. This is day 3 of a 7-day meditation series, "Closing the Year with Gratitude and Grace Meditations," episodes 3437-3443. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY: Closing the Year with Gratitude & Grace is a 7-day year-end meditation series designed to help you gently release the past year, calm your nervous system, and enter the New Year with clarity, balance, and embodied peace. This daily meditation podcast series blends science-backed insight, storytelling, and guided practices to support emotional healing, stress relief, and mindful transition. Recorded as a special bonus series and offered as a gift of gratitude, these meditations guide you through the natural arc of release, rest, grounding, protection, nurturing, balance, and embodiment. Each episode includes a short teaching followed by a guided meditation using techniques such as visualization, breathwork, affirmations, mudras, and heart-centered awareness. Whether you're looking for a gratitude meditation, a New Year meditation, a nervous system reset, or a peaceful way to close the year with intention, this series offers calm, comfort, and timeless wisdom—perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the final days of the year. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - "The Gratitude Completion Practice " Each day, write one sentence beginning with: "This year taught me…" No fixing, no judging. On Day 7, read all seven sentences aloud. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Day 1:  Releasing What No Longer Serves You Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "I honor what was. I keep the wisdom. I release the weight." Day 3:  Extended Exhale Breath Day 4:  Hridaya mudra for compassion Day 5:  Fourth Chakra for love and compassion Day 6:  New Awakenings Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

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Rest is not a reward—it's a biological necessity. This guided meditation for rest helps calm mental fatigue, quiet the nervous system, and release the pressure to do or resolve anything before the year ends. Through gentle affirmation and reflection, this episode supports deep rest, emotional recovery, and nervous system regulation—perfect for the quiet days between the active holiday season and New Year. This is day 2 of a 7-day meditation series, "Closing the Year with Gratitude and Grace Meditations," episodes 3437-3443. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY: Closing the Year with Gratitude & Grace is a 7-day year-end meditation series designed to help you gently release the past year, calm your nervous system, and enter the New Year with clarity, balance, and embodied peace. This daily meditation podcast series blends science-backed insight, storytelling, and guided practices to support emotional healing, stress relief, and mindful transition. Recorded as a special bonus series and offered as a gift of gratitude, these meditations guide you through the natural arc of release, rest, grounding, protection, nurturing, balance, and embodiment. Each episode includes a short teaching followed by a guided meditation using techniques such as visualization, breathwork, affirmations, mudras, and heart-centered awareness. Whether you're looking for a gratitude meditation, a New Year meditation, a nervous system reset, or a peaceful way to close the year with intention, this series offers calm, comfort, and timeless wisdom—perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the final days of the year. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - "The Gratitude Completion Practice " Each day, write one sentence beginning with: "This year taught me…" No fixing, no judging. On Day 7, read all seven sentences aloud. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Day 1:  Releasing What No Longer Serves You Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "I honor what was. I keep the wisdom. I release the weight." Day 3:  Extended Exhale Breath Day 4:  Hridaya mudra for compassion Day 5:  Fourth Chakra for love and compassion Day 6:  New Awakenings Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

This year-end meditation invites you to gently release emotional weight, mental clutter, and nervous system tension from the past year. Through science-backed insight and guided visualization, you'll learn how release supports stress reduction and emotional healing—without forcing closure or positivity. This daily meditation is designed to help you let go safely, soften the body, and begin the New Year transition with grace and ease. This is day 1 of a 7-day meditation series, "Closing the Year with Gratitude and Grace Meditations," episodes 3437-3443. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY: Closing the Year with Gratitude & Grace is a 7-day year-end meditation series designed to help you gently release the past year, calm your nervous system, and enter the New Year with clarity, balance, and embodied peace. This daily meditation podcast series blends science-backed insight, storytelling, and guided practices to support emotional healing, stress relief, and mindful transition. Recorded as a special bonus series and offered as a gift of gratitude, these meditations guide you through the natural arc of release, rest, grounding, protection, nurturing, balance, and embodiment. Each episode includes a short teaching followed by a guided meditation using techniques such as visualization, breathwork, affirmations, mudras, and heart-centered awareness. Whether you're looking for a gratitude meditation, a New Year meditation, a nervous system reset, or a peaceful way to close the year with intention, this series offers calm, comfort, and timeless wisdom—perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the final days of the year. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - "The Gratitude Completion Practice " Each day, write one sentence beginning with: "This year taught me…" No fixing, no judging. On Day 7, read all seven sentences aloud. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Day 1:  Releasing What No Longer Serves You Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "I honor what was. I keep the wisdom. I release the weight." Day 3:  Extended Exhale Breath Day 4:  Hridaya mudra for compassion Day 5:  Fourth Chakra for love and compassion Day 6:  New Awakenings Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

On Day 7 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria dominated Tunisia in Fez, winning 3-2 after the North Africans staged a late comeback ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com The Senegalese paradox: https://africasacountry.com/2025/12/the-senegalese-paradox Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

On Day 6 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt scored a previous win against South Africa and Mali held Morocco at home to stay alive in Group A ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Sounds of the Africa Cup of Nations: https://africasacountry.com/2025/12/sounds-of-the-africa-cup-of-nations Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

On Day 4 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Algeria comfortably disposed of Sudan under the watchful eye of Zinedine Zidane-----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

On Day 3 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DR Congo, Senegal, Nigeria and Tunisia all won their first matches of the tournament. https://africasacountry.com/2025/12/the-myth-of-nigerian-football-exceptionalism ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

On Day 1 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco defeated Comoros 2-0. Goals came in the second half by Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi, after a frustrating first half where the hosts could not break the deadlock.

If stepping out of your comfort zone has ever felt more like panic than power… this episode is your permission slip to stop judging yourself and start celebrating yourself....On Day 5 of the 12 Days of Badassery, we're digging into the moments you stretched, cracked, reached, trembled, and DID IT ANYWAY. Even when it didn't look “bold.” Even when it didn't feel like success....Because that is the real badassery most women overlook. ...Inside the episode, we get into:✨ Why feeling scared doesn't cancel out being brave✨ How to stop measuring your worth by outcomes✨ The power of micro-stretches—your ‘toe over the edge' moments (thanks to Dr. Mike Bechtle's wisdom) ✨ Real-life examples of pushing past doubt—at work, at home, and in your growth...You'll also hear Marie share stories about applying for a chief position she didn't get, learning to ride a bike with bruised-up legs, and why staying in the “kiddie pool” of life keeps you from ever floating on your back in the deep end.....Every single one is a reminder: you don't have to feel fearless to be powerful. ...By the end, you'll see your own “I did it even though…” moments in a totally different light—because they count. They deserve to be written down. And you deserve to recognize the woman who took those risks, big or small.

On Day 12 of Sean "Diddy" Combs's federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, former assistant "Mia" delivered emotional testimony detailing alleged abuse during her employment from 2009 to 2017. She recounted multiple instances of sexual assault, including an alleged rape at Combs's Los Angeles home in 2010. Mia described a volatile work environment where Combs subjected her to physical violence, such as throwing her into a pool and slamming a door on her arm. She testified that she felt unable to refuse his demands, fearing retaliation and job loss. Mia also alleged that Combs controlled her movements, preventing her from leaving his properties without permission. Her testimony corroborated previous accounts by Combs's ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, highlighting a pattern of abuse and control.Mia further testified about witnessing Combs's violent behavior toward Ventura, including a 2013 incident where he allegedly assaulted Ventura, resulting in a severe head injury. She described a toxic work environment characterized by extreme demands and fear of retribution. Mia also recounted an event at a party hosted by Prince, where Combs allegedly attacked Ventura, prompting intervention from Prince's security. Despite the abuse, Mia stated that she believed Combs operated above the law, which contributed to her reluctance to report the incidents.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsourceDiddy's 'Freak-Off' hotel rooms were covered in menstrual blood, candle wax and broken glass, ex-assistant claims

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): On Day 2 of the Winter Meetings, things started to heat up with news that Kyle Schwarber would be going back to the Phillies, with Edwin Diaz locking in a three-year deal with the Dodgers. Bradfo is joined by Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports to break it all down. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Day 4, we create an automatic, zero-friction anchor for focus. The moment you feel the urge to procrastinate, you need an instant counter-move. By integrating the Hakini Mudra—the Gesture of Concentration—you give your body a simple, non-verbal command to 'Lock in.' This physical cue significantly shortens the transition time from a distracted state to a powerful Deep Work block, making attention a predictable reflex. This is day 4 of a 7-day meditation series, "Rewiring Your Attention Span for Laser Focus & Deep Work," episodes 3409-3419. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: The 10-minute Friction Fighter When the craving hits, do not touch the device. Immediately perform The Neural Navigator Breath and assume the Hakini Mudra for 60 seconds. Set a mental or physical timer for 10 minutes. This challenge uses behavioral conditioning to increase your brain's craving tolerance. By intentionally delaying the dopamine hit, you weaken the immediate reward circuit, making high-value, sustained tasks (like Deep Work) feel less effortful and more naturally rewarding over time. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Welcome to Dopamine Detox: Rewiring Your Attention Span for Laser Focus & Deep Work! If you feel like your attention is constantly being held hostage—pulled between notifications, endless tabs, and the relentless urge to scroll—you are not alone. In our hyper-stimulated world, distraction isn't a moral failing; it's a chemical problem. Your brain has been systematically trained by technology to seek out the tiny, instant gratification hits of dopamine that low-value tasks provide. This constant craving leaves you exhausted, scattered, and stuck in the restless loop of the Default Mode Network (DMN), making true, high-quality concentration feel impossible. This week, we are fighting fire with Neuroplasticity. This 7-day series isn't just about trying harder; it's about giving your brain a complete reboot. We will introduce targeted, science-backed meditation tools that strategically decrease your brain's dependence on instant hits and build the myelin sheaths required for Deep Work. By the end of this journey, you will have moved from reacting to distraction to proactively commanding your focus. You will build an unbreakable internal system that allows you to bypass analysis paralysis, overcome the resistance of starting difficult tasks, and enter the elusive Flow State on demand. Get ready to transform your attention span from a liability into your most powerful competitive advantage. Day 1:  Release Fear Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "I am present, focused, and my attention is my superpower." Day 3:  Neural Navigator Breath Day 4:  Hakini mudra for focus Day 5:  Third Chakra for Clarity Day 6:  Mental Focus Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Send us a textIt's a solo episode from me this week which is actually a recording from a 3-Day webinar I did a few weeks ago. On Day 2, I talked all about one of my favourite topics — mindset — as well as some of my favourite mindset hacks. Now, I know I talk about mindset ALOT, but these are the kinds of things we need to be reminded of every damn day — myself included — otherwise we forget, we go unconscious, and we fall back into our old patterns. The things I'm talking about in this episode are essential when it comes to cultivating a more empowering mindset, and subsequently living a better life. They're things I've been learning about and practicing for five years, and honestly, they've changed my life for the better. So get comfy and have a listen to this episode, because when you shift your mindset, you shift your life. Enjoy!Support the showOrder my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

On Day 2, we tackle the internal monologue. True, effortless focus begins with identity. If you constantly tell yourself you're easily distracted, your brain works hard to prove you right. Today, we're using the power of affirmation to embed a new self-image into your subconscious. Get ready to release the belief that focus is hard, and anchor into the truth: 'I am present, focused, and my attention is my superpower,' shifting your internal identity away from effort and toward effortless alignment." This is day 2 of a 7-day meditation series, "Rewiring Your Attention Span for Laser Focus & Deep Work," episodes 3409-3419. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: The 10-minute Friction Fighter When the craving hits, do not touch the device. Immediately perform The Neural Navigator Breath and assume the Hakini Mudra for 60 seconds. Set a mental or physical timer for 10 minutes. this challenge uses behavioral conditioning to increase your brain's craving tolerance. By intentionally delaying the dopamine hit, you weaken the immediate reward circuit, making high-value, sustained tasks (like Deep Work) feel less effortful and more naturally rewarding over time. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Welcome to Dopamine Detox: Rewiring Your Attention Span for Laser Focus & Deep Work! If you feel like your attention is constantly being held hostage—pulled between notifications, endless tabs, and the relentless urge to scroll—you are not alone. In our hyper-stimulated world, distraction isn't a moral failing; it's a chemical problem. Your brain has been systematically trained by technology to seek out the tiny, instant gratification hits of dopamine that low-value tasks provide. This constant craving leaves you exhausted, scattered, and stuck in the restless loop of the Default Mode Network (DMN), making true, high-quality concentration feel impossible. This week, we are fighting fire with Neuroplasticity. This 7-day series isn't just about trying harder; it's about giving your brain a complete reboot. We will introduce targeted, science-backed meditation tools that strategically decrease your brain's dependence on instant hits and build the myelin sheaths required for Deep Work. By the end of this journey, you will have moved from reacting to distraction to proactively commanding your focus. You will build an unbreakable internal system that allows you to bypass analysis paralysis, overcome the resistance of starting difficult tasks, and enter the elusive Flow State on demand. Get ready to transform your attention span from a liability into your most powerful competitive advantage. Day 1:  Release Fear Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "I am present, focused, and my attention is my superpower." Day 3:  Neural Navigator Breath Day 4:  Hakini mudra for focus Day 5:  Third Chakra for Clarity Day 6:  Mental Focus Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

On Day three of the Fall Practice Period Sesshin, Hoshi Senko begins with Suzuki Roshi's simple reminder: “Appreciate your life.” Senko describes sesshin as a means for this, saying sesshin is “a kind […]

Day 31 – Episode 181: Clown in a Cornfield (2025)Happy Halloween!On Day 31 of The Conner & Smith Show's 31 Days of Halloween, Matt and Ryan take over the podcast to discuss Clown in a Cornfield — a movie Matt has never seen! While I was busy entertaining friends, the boys decided to close out our spooky season with chaos, laughter, and some truly wild takes. The results are absolutely hilarious. (P.S. — not that anyone asked me, but I love this movie.)Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here:

Day 30 – Episode 180: Together (2025)On Day 30 of The Conner & Smith Show's 31 Days of Halloween, I'm flying solo to talk about Together (2025) — starring real-life couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie. I really wanted to like this one, especially with its promising setup and the duo's natural chemistry, but what starts as a tense psychological thriller quickly veers into something closer to a satire on codependency. The film toys with horror aesthetics — eerie silences, blurred identities, emotional gaslighting — but ultimately lands more as a dark relationship dramedy than a true horror entry. It's an interesting experiment, but one that left me wishing for a bit more bite beneath the meta commentary.Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here:

On Day 2 of Plan B Lugano, I sat down with Jack Mallers to discuss the rapid growth in the market for bitcoin collateralized loans, and with Chris Pavlovski on freedom technology and the state of free speech in the West with Rumble.Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(00:49) - Jack Maller's journey with Strike(02:49) - How does Strike lending work?; Liquidation levels(13:12) - Should people fear borrowing against their Bitcoin?(19:22) - Does Strike rehypothecate user funds?  (26:36) - What's the latest with Rumble wallet? Chris Pavlovski explains…(30:01) - What is the state of free speech in the west? (34:08) - Leveraging AI and Rumble's partnership with Perplexity; Comet browser(36:53) - Chris' view on Freedom tech; Rumble Cloud(41:07) - The importance of competition in tech(44:05) - What's next for Rumble? Links: https://x.com/jackmallers https://x.com/Strike https://x.com/chrispavlovski https://x.com/rumblevideo Sponsor:CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)Stephan Livera links:Follow me on X: @stephanliveraSubscribe to the podcastSubscribe to Substack

Day 29 – Episode 179: Weapons (2025)On Day 29 of The Conner & Smith Show's 31 Days of Halloween, Ryan and I are joined by Matt to discuss Weapons (2025) — and we all absolutely loved it. Zack Cregger delivers a bold, haunting, and masterfully constructed film that blurs the lines between nightmare and social commentary. With layered performances, an intricate structure, and imagery that lingers long after the credits, Weapons cements Cregger as one of the most daring voices in modern horror. We dig into the film's cryptic themes, the meaning of the recurring “1948” motif, and why this movie hit all of us so hard.Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here:

Day 28 – Episode 178: Smile 2 (2024)On Day 28 of The Conner & Smith Show's 31 Days of Halloween, Ryan and I dive into Smile 2 — and we love every second of it. This sequel amps up everything we enjoyed about the first film: the dread, the tension, and the twisted psychological horror. Naomi Scott delivers a powerhouse performance as a pop star haunted by an unstoppable curse, and director Parker Finn once again proves he knows exactly how to weaponize sound, silence, and the uncanny smile. It's creepy, clever, and full of unnerving surprises that kept us grinning (and squirming) the whole time.Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here:

Day 27 – Episode 177: Ju-On: The Grudge (2002)On Day 27 of The Conner & Smith Show's 31 Days of Halloween, I'm flying solo to discuss Ju-On: The Grudge (2002) — Takashi Shimizu's chilling tale of a curse born from rage that infects anyone who enters its haunted Tokyo home. While I respect the film's legacy as one of the defining J-horror classics, I can't help but feel a bit of déjà vu this week — so many titles on my list explore similar territory of ghosts, curses, and eerie VHS-era hauntings. Still, Ju-On remains a masterclass in atmosphere, with its disjointed storytelling, pale-faced specters, and bone-cracking sound design that creeps under your skin long after it's over.Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here:

Day 26 – Episode 176: The Cabin in the Woods (2012)On Day 26 of The Conner & Smith Show's 31 Days of Halloween, Ryan and I dive into The Cabin in the Woods (2012) — Drew Goddard's genre-bending twist on the classic horror setup. We debate whether the film truly qualifies as a horror movie or if it's more of a sharp, self-aware satire of horror tropes. With its blend of meta-humor, monsters, and mayhem, this film deconstructs everything from the “final girl” to the ritual of audience expectation itself. Is it scary, funny, or both? We try to pin down exactly what makes this movie such a unique entry in our 31 Days of Halloween. .Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here:

Day 25 – Episode 175: Insidious (2010)On Day 25 of The Conner & Smith Show's 31 Days of Halloween, I'm flying solo with Insidious (2010) — a film I like and respect well enough, even if I sometimes mix it up with The Conjuring. And honestly, who could blame me? With James Wan directing, Leigh Whannell writing, and Patrick Wilson starring, the overlap is real. Still, Insidious stands on its own as a stylish, eerie descent into the world of astral projection and haunted dreams. The film's use of sound, pacing, and surreal visuals make it a standout in modern horror — even if the infamous red-faced demon will forever remind me a little too much of Darth Maul.Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here:

Day 24 – Episode 174: The Ring (2002)On Day 24 of The Conner & Smith Show's 31 Days of Halloween, Ryan and I revisit Gore Verbinski's The Ring (2002) — the film that defined early 2000s horror and made us all afraid of our TVs. We dive into how influential this American remake of Ringu truly was, from its haunting aesthetic to its eerie use of analog technology. Naomi Watts delivers a powerhouse performance as Rachel Keller, grounding the supernatural mystery in raw emotion and fear. We also try to wrap our heads around how exactly Samara manages to cross over through VHS tapes and landlines — a mystery that still chills us decades later.Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here:

On Day 23 of the federal government shutdown, Senate votes down a bill offered by Republicans to pay the military and federal workers who required to work without pay. Senate Democrats offer an alternative to pay all federal workers, even those on furlough, but that, too, is rejected; President Donald Trump pardons the founder of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, who was convicted of violating federal anti-money-laundering laws; President Trump holds a roundtable discussion at the White House on efforts to stop human trafficking by criminal cartels; San Francisco's mayor says the President has canceled a federal law enforcement & possible National Guard surge into his city; Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Israel as VP JD Vance is leaving. Both criticize a vote in the Israeli Knesset related to Israel's annexing the West Bank; In DC, Republican and Democratic Senators question President Trump's nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait Amer Ghalib over past online posts some see as antisemitic; FBI Director Kash Patel announces arrests in an NBA multi-million dollar gambling scandal, including a player and a coach. Charges include sports bets rigging and operating illegal rigged poker games in cooperation with the mafia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Day 23 – Episode 173: Mandy (2018)On Day 23 of The Conner & Smith Show's 31 Days of Halloween, Ryan and I dive into Mandy (2018) — a strange and surreal operatic fantasia descending into the madness of revenge. Nicolas Cage delivers one of his most unhinged and haunting performances in this neon-soaked fever dream by director Panos Cosmatos. It's a heavy-metal horror symphony of grief, rage, and hallucinatory visuals — a movie that feels less watched than experienced. Equal parts hypnotic and horrifying, Mandy takes the revenge genre to mythic extremes, forging something uniquely feral and transcendent.Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here:

Day 22 – Episode 172: Grave Encounters (2011)On Day 22 of The Conner & Smith Show's 31 Days of Halloween, I'm flying solo with Grave Encounters (2011) — and honestly, at this point, I think we've officially hit found-footage fatigue. This movie feels like Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum all over again, just with a different group of ghost-hunting YouTubers trapped in an abandoned psychiatric hospital. It's got the same eerie setup, flickering lights, and night-vision screams, but after so many of these, the scares feel a little recycled. Still, credit where it's due — Grave Encounters helped shape the modern haunted-asylum subgenre and delivers a few solid chills along the way.Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here:

On Day 21 of the government shutdown, workers grow increasingly frustrated.

Day 21 – Episode 171: Us (2019)On Day 21 of The Conner & Smith Show's 31 Days of Halloween, Ryan and I dive into Jordan Peele's Us (2019) — a chilling and complex exploration of duality, privilege, and identity. This isn't just a home-invasion thriller; it's a layered allegory packed with symbolism, social commentary, and unforgettable performances. From the haunting use of “I Got 5 on It” to the eerie concept of the Tethered, Peele crafts a film that rewards multiple viewings and endless interpretation. It's both terrifying and thought-provoking — the kind of horror that lingers long after the credits roll.Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here:

Welcome to the Like Attracts Like Mindshift Challenge! Over the next 21 days, we are dropping a podcast a day with our most powerful mindset shifts and techniques. Join us as we go on a journey of self discovery and uncover the truth of who we are. On Day 20, we discuss the pursuit of happiness. We often believe if we just get this thing, create this experience, or have this life, we will finally be happy! The truth is, we are not actually chasing happiness-- you are chasing peace. Highs and lows are part of life, so expecting yourself to feel happy all the time is not sustainable. When you access peace, you can be in the middle of the storm, or in the highest of high places, and feel the same in both experiences.  Happiness is an endless chase, peace comes from being happy with yourself and your choices.   Action Step Today:  Are you still chasing happiness? Do you have a belief that if you just "got this thing" that you will finally allow yourself to feel happy? Today, aim for being at peace instead of feeling happy. What can I do to find peace today?   As always, if you want to discuss how any of these topics pertain to a specific area of your life, book a mindset shift session below:   1:1 Mindset & Performance Mentorship Calls: If you would like to book a session to move forward in the area discussed in this show or any other areas of your life, visit link below for further resources or booking schedule  https://hoo.be/patmahan   CONNECT WITH ME ON: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/likeattractslike11 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelikeattractslikepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRDc1pT4/

Day 20 – Episode 170: Bring Her Back (2025)On Day 20 of The Conner & Smith Show's 31 Days of Halloween, Ryan and I discuss Bring Her Back (2025) — a film that left us both cold. Despite its stylish look and ambitious setup, we found it to be a mean-spirited movie with little emotional payoff. What could have been a dark, thoughtful supernatural thriller instead felt cruel for cruelty's sake. Sometimes horror can be cathartic, but this one just felt punishing — and not in a good way.Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here:

Welcome to the Like Attracts Like Mindshift Challenge! Over the next 21 days, we are dropping a podcast a day with our most powerful mindset shifts and techniques. Join us as we go on a journey of self discovery and uncover the truth of who we are. On Day 19, we are discussing the concept of giving and receiving. The ego wants to receive endlessly, because it believes that it will fill the void of "not enough".  The higher mind gives unconditionally, without expecting anything in return. They receive from the giving, the sharing, and the expressing. This is what actually fills that void.  Action Step Today:  Can you recognize that the act of giving is actually a gift for the giver and the receiver? Think about what you want to give to the world: your talents, gifts, or even a smile to a stranger.  Practice giving today and notice how much better you feel.    As always, if you want to discuss how any of these topics pertain to a specific area of your life, book a mindset shift session below:   1:1 Mindset & Performance Mentorship Calls: If you would like to book a session to move forward in the area discussed in this show or any other areas of your life, visit link below for further resources or booking schedule  https://hoo.be/patmahan   CONNECT WITH ME ON: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/likeattractslike11 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelikeattractslikepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRDc1pT4/

Day 19 – Episode 169: An American Werewolf in London (1981)On Day 19 of The Conner & Smith Show's 31 Days of Halloween, Ryan and I head across the pond to revisit An American Werewolf in London (1981) — John Landis's genre-blending masterpiece that's equal parts horror, comedy, and tragedy. This film not only redefined transformation effects (earning Rick Baker the very first Academy Award for Best Makeup), but it also became a personal “gay gateway” for me — with its dark humor, male vulnerability, and the unforgettable charm and body of David Naughton. We talk about how Landis's tonal tightrope still works today, why the movie's blend of wit and carnage feels so unique, and how that haunting ending still hits like a punch to the gut.Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here:

Welcome to the Like Attracts Like Mindshift Challenge! Over the next 21 days, we are dropping a podcast a day with our most powerful mindset shifts and techniques. Join us as we go on a journey of self discovery and uncover the truth of who we are. On Day 18, we are beginning to step deeper into authenticity. Who are you without these limited stories? Imagine that every single word you use today is worth it's weight in gold-- because it is! Action Step Today:  Be extremely intentional with the words you use today.  Know that every time you speak, you are creating the future in the NOW.  Notice anytime your default story tries to be spoken, and change it in the moment.   As always, if you want to discuss how any of these topics pertain to a specific area of your life, book a mindset shift session below:   1:1 Mindset & Performance Mentorship Calls: If you would like to book a session to move forward in the area discussed in this show or any other areas of your life, visit link below for further resources or booking schedule  https://hoo.be/patmahan   CONNECT WITH ME ON: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/likeattractslike11 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelikeattractslikepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRDc1pT4/

Day 18 – Episode 168: 28 Years Later (2025)On Day 18 of The Conner & Smith Show's 31 Days of Halloween, Ryan and I dive into 28 Years Later — the long-awaited and utterly breathtaking continuation of Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's apocalyptic saga. What we expected to be another grim survival horror instead left us both deeply moved, even brought to tears by its haunting beauty, humanity, and poetic sense of closure. The film honors the legacy of 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later while evolving into something profoundly emotional — a meditation on time, trauma, and the cost of rebuilding. This isn't just another sequel; it's a requiem for the world we once knew.Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here:

Welcome to the Like Attracts Like Mindshift Challenge! Over the next 21 days, we are dropping a podcast a day with our most powerful mindset shifts and techniques. Join us as we go on a journey of self discovery and uncover the truth of who we are. On Day 17, we examine a belief that's often hidden underneath much of the chaos and suffering we create in our lives:  The belief that something is wrong with you. Many of us are walking around thinking that we are a problem to solve -- If you just figure out what's wrong with you, you will feel better.  But what if the belief that something is wrong with you is actually the only thing you need to shift? Action Step Today:  Ask yourself what actions you take from a place of "something is wrong with me".  Checking our phone to see what others are doing, checking to make sure we don't have an illness, feeling shame for other people having things you want.  What would happen if you allowed yourself to believe that nothing is wrong?   As always, if you want to discuss how any of these topics pertain to a specific area of your life, book a mindset shift session below:   1:1 Mindset & Performance Mentorship Calls: If you would like to book a session to move forward in the area discussed in this show or any other areas of your life, visit link below for further resources or booking schedule  https://hoo.be/patmahan   CONNECT WITH ME ON: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/likeattractslike11 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelikeattractslikepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRDc1pT4/

Day 17 – Episode 167: Paranormal Activity (2007)On Day 17 of The Conner & Smith Show's 31 Days of Halloween, I'm flying solo with Paranormal Activity (2007) — the little indie that launched a massive horror franchise. Maybe we should've started our found-footage week with this one, because after the relentless terror of [REC] and Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, this one feels like… a bit of a snooze. Still, it's impossible to deny how groundbreaking this film was in 2007 — proving that a few cameras, a creaky floorboard, and a whole lot of suggestion could terrify audiences (and make millions). It's horror by minimalism — even if, by now, we've seen it all before.Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here:

Welcome to the Like Attracts Like Mindshift Challenge! Over the next 21 days, we are dropping a podcast a day with our most powerful mindset shifts and techniques. Join us as we go on a journey of self discovery and uncover the truth of who we are. On Day 16, we examine a common fear for anyone looking to make a powerful change in their lives- the fear of failure. Once you realize that we are meant to be in a constant state of becoming, you see that failure cannot actually exist.  Dissolving this fear is the key to unlocking the next steps to take!   Action Step Today:  What does the word "failure" mean to you?  Can you see the lie in the idea that anything can be a failure?  Sit with the understanding that failure cannot actually exist because nothing can ever truly be "done".  With this new understanding, ask yourself what next steps to take.   As always, if you want to discuss how any of these topics pertain to a specific area of your life, book a mindset shift session below:   1:1 Mindset & Performance Mentorship Calls: If you would like to book a session to move forward in the area discussed in this show or any other areas of your life, visit link below for further resources or booking schedule  https://hoo.be/patmahan   CONNECT WITH ME ON: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/likeattractslike11 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelikeattractslikepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRDc1pT4/

Welcome to the Like Attracts Like Mindshift Challenge! Over the next 21 days, we are dropping a podcast a day with our most powerful mindset shifts and techniques. Join us as we go on a journey of self discovery and uncover the truth of who we are. On Day 15, we dive into trusting through fear-- we often have a story that says that we "can't trust life" because of what "life has put us through". When we further examine this story, we can see that it's actually the actions we've taken out of fear that have created the suffering in our lives, and we then blamed life for it.  So from now on, our job is to trust more than we fear life.  Action Step Today:  As you move through your day today, ask yourself where each choice you make it coming from: Is it coming from trust in life, or fear of life?  Make separate boxes or sections on paper and write each choice down. Are more of your choices in the "fear" box or "trust" box at the end of the day?   As always, if you want to discuss how any of these topics pertain to a specific area of your life, book a mindset shift session below:   1:1 Mindset & Performance Mentorship Calls: If you would like to book a session to move forward in the area discussed in this show or any other areas of your life, visit link below for further resources or booking schedule  https://hoo.be/patmahan   CONNECT WITH ME ON: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/likeattractslike11 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelikeattractslikepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRDc1pT4/

Holman heads to Michigan to pick up his brand new AEV-built Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 and drive it back home to California. On Day 2 of this multi-part series, Holman meets his new Wrangler 392 for the first time, and walks through AEV's facility with Matt Feldermann. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.

Welcome to the Like Attracts Like Mindshift Challenge! Over the next 21 days, we are dropping a podcast a day with our most powerful mindset shifts and techniques. Join us as we go on a journey of self discovery and uncover the truth of who we are. On Day 14, we discuss the concept of shifting from someone who is "trying" to be the person who has the life you want, to claiming "being" that person. Action Step Today:  As you move through your day today, see if you can notice any language that is coming from "trying" energy..  This can sound like, "I'm working on..." "It'll happen someday"... "I'm trying" In situations where you catch yourself using this language, can you shift your thoughts and words in the moment?    As always, if you want to discuss how any of these topics pertain to a specific area of your life, book a mindset shift session below:   1:1 Mindset & Performance Mentorship Calls: If you would like to book a session to move forward in the area discussed in this show or any other areas of your life, visit link below for further resources or booking schedule  https://hoo.be/patmahan   CONNECT WITH ME ON: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/likeattractslike11 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelikeattractslikepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRDc1pT4/

Welcome to the Like Attracts Like Mindshift Challenge! Over the next 21 days, we are dropping a podcast a day with our most powerful mindset shifts and techniques. Join us as we go on a journey of self discovery and uncover the truth of who we are. On Day 13, we discuss the power of your imagination, and how we can use it to create our dream life. Everything you see was created inside of someone's mind first-- which means that anything you create is going to start in your mind!  Action Step Today:  Sit and look around the room at the items around you-- the desk, water bottle, pen, etc.  Where did these items come from? If you're willing to trace it all the way back, you will see that it all started in someone's imagination.  Now, let's tap into your imagination -- what does your dream life look like? Can you see it inside of your mind? Know that this is the first step to seeing it done and created in your experience.   As always, if you want to discuss how any of these topics pertain to a specific area of your life, book a mindset shift session below: 1:1 Mindset & Performance Mentorship Calls: If you would like to book a session to move forward in the area discussed in this show or any other areas of your life, visit link below for further resources or booking schedule  https://hoo.be/patmahan   CONNECT WITH ME ON: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/likeattractslike11 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelikeattractslikepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRDc1pT4/

Welcome to the Like Attracts Like Mindshift Challenge! Over the next 21 days, we are dropping a podcast a day with our most powerful mindset shifts and techniques. Join us as we go on a journey of self discovery and uncover the truth of who we are. On Day 12, we discuss the concepts of people pleasing and imposter syndrome. We keep people in our lives that help us reinforce the stories we've been telling. As we shift identities, the people externally will exist to challenge the new beliefs we are creating.  Action Step Today:  Think about the people in your life right now, and ask yourself these questions to examine if either of these two energies are at play: People pleasing: How are people outside of you responding to the changes you're making, and how does that mirror you're level of sureness? Are you dropping back down to your old beliefs to make other people feel comfortable? Imposter Syndrome: Do you feel guilt for wanting a better life?  Are you experiencing feelings of "leaving people behind"? These are all tricks we will use to drop back down to our old story.    As always, if you want to discuss how any of these topics pertain to a specific area of your life, book a mindset shift session below: 1:1 Mindset & Performance Mentorship Calls: If you would like to book a session to move forward in the area discussed in this show or any other areas of your life, visit link below for further resources or booking schedule  https://hoo.be/patmahan   CONNECT WITH ME ON: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/likeattractslike11 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelikeattractslikepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRDc1pT4/

Welcome to the Like Attracts Like Mindshift Challenge! Over the next 21 days, we are dropping a podcast a day with our most powerful mindset shifts and techniques. Join us as we go on a journey of self discovery and uncover the truth of who we are. On Day 11, we discuss mental anchors, and how to interrupt the default stories we've been telling in the moment through our responses and actions. In this episode, we are shifting out of reacting, into responding.  Action Step Today:  As you move about your day today -- Can you become aware in the moment of any external triggers that are pressing on the old story of you? Sit with those triggers in the moment-- don't allow them to gain momentum and turn into a reaction.  Rewrite the story by feeling the emotion fully, and then responding from a new place.   As always, if you want to discuss how any of these topics pertain to a specific area of your life, book a mindset shift session below: 1:1 Mindset & Performance Mentorship Calls: If you would like to book a session to move forward in the area discussed in this show or any other areas of your life, visit link below for further resources or booking schedule  https://hoo.be/patmahan   CONNECT WITH ME ON: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/likeattractslike11 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelikeattractslikepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRDc1pT4/

Welcome to the Like Attracts Like Mindshift Challenge! Over the next 21 days, we are dropping a podcast a day with our most powerful mindset shifts and techniques. Join us as we go on a journey of self discovery and uncover the truth of who we are. On Day 10, we are discussing the concept of worthiness. You've done all of this work to uncover the story you've been telling, and what new story you want to tell... But do you actually feel worthy of having the life you're asking for? Of acheiving that goal?  In this episode, we dive into where unworthiness comes from, and how that can show up in day to day life as denying ourselves good things, rejecting compliments or gifts from others, or not allowing ourselves to take action on our goals. Action Step Today:  Think about the best life you can imagine for yourself-- Do you feel worthy of recieving it?  How do you respond when someone offers you a gift, a compliment, or a favor? Practice being a receiver of good things today, and notice how it feels in your body. If any emotions come up, take the time to sit and give them space.    As always, if you want to discuss how any of these topics pertain to a specific area of your life, book a mindset shift session below: 1:1 Mindset & Performance Mentorship Calls: If you would like to book a session to move forward in the area discussed in this show or any other areas of your life, visit link below for further resources or booking schedule  https://hoo.be/patmahan   CONNECT WITH ME ON: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/likeattractslike11 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelikeattractslikepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRDc1pT4/