Podcasts about Open heart

When it comes time for a relationship to end in its current form, people often focus on saying the ‘right thing' to make those final moments as smooth as possible. But this is rarely where the real work happens. In this episode, Joe and Brett explore how to end relationships gracefully with attention to the full arc: before, during, and after the big transition. Whether you're parting ways with an employee or boss, a romantic partner, a friend, or a business relationship, the same principles apply. Brett and Joe discuss why the difficulty of the ending conversation is a symptom of conversations that didn't happen earlier, how ending a relationship with awareness can be a great opportunity to break lifelong patterns, and tools you can practice to move through the process without collecting new evidence for the same old story. Together, they explore: Any relationship you're ending is probably repeating a pattern you've been in before The three ways we recreate patterns: manipulate, attract, and prove Why asking for what you want is the practice that saves the relationship (or reveals it isn't a match) If ending the relationship feels like a shock, the garden hasn't been tended How grieving the relationship before it ends allows you to see more clearly How to be open-hearted, undefended, and direct in the big conversation Being open to the relationship transforming rather than ending The trap of keeping the door open in an unhealthy way vs. genuinely staying in relationship Why grief on the other side is the #1 predictor of not repeating the pattern Community implications: doing it consciously vs. forcing someone out Reframing power dynamics changes everything Why expecting another person to meet all your needs for you gives them impossible power Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, it's Katie and I want to welcome you to this special bonus episode. It'll be here for you completely ad-free for the next week so you can get a feel of what it's like to be a PREMIUM member. If you'd like an easy ad-free experience for all of our podcasts - that's over 200 episodes each month, then JOIN PREMIUM today at https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Giving isn't always about what leaves your hands—sometimes it's simply the love, kindness, or presence you offer another person. Today we'll slow down and notice the abundance that's already flowing through your life, allowing gratitude to soften your heart and deepen your connection with yourself and others. This meditation gently supports emotional wellness, compassion, mindfulness, and a peaceful spirit. Love,

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired on December 9, 2012. The late Nobel Peace Prize winner, professor, New York Times bestselling author, humanitarian and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel discusses his life-changing heart surgery and his latest memoir, “Open Heart.” He shares the fears associated with his life-saving operation and how they allowed him to re-examine his career and deepen his devotion to his family. Elie also explains what he hopes will be the destiny of his life's work. Elie Wiesel was just 15 years old when he was sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp. Years later, he would write his firsthand account of the Holocaust in what has become what many consider to be one of the most important books of our time, “Night.” In 2006, Elie returned to Auschwitz to meet Oprah and walk the grounds of the 6,700-acre complex and reflect on the lives that were lost in the 20th century's greatest tragedy. Elie passed away in 2016 at his home in Manhattan. He was 87 years old. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a reflection of today's mantra - I Welcome Change With an Open Heart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome! We are so glad you're here. Below are some links and resources to help you experience our service more fully. Notes:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1thYL... Connection Card: https://highlandag.churchcenter.com/p... Webpage: https://highlandag.org Giving: https://highlandag.org/give

Change is inevitable - resisting it creates suffering. Whether it's children growing up, changing careers, ageing or unexpected life events, this meditation is about learning to welcome change instead of fearing it. Your Morning Mantra: I welcome change with an open heart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's COOL Summer—our season of coloring outside of the lines! Every Sunday brings a different interactive experience designed to deepen connection, inspire growth, and make spirituality something we don't just hear about, but practice together. Take a break from the busy mind and settle into the quiet wisdom of the open heart. Rev. Aliza will gently guide us through a meditation experience that invites us to breathe, relax, and simply allow ourselves to be present. If you've never meditated—or think you can't—you may be surprised by how accessible and nourishing this experience can be. Website: https://unityfortworth.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/unityfw YouTube: https://youtube.com/unityfortworth

Welcome! We are so glad you're here. Below are some links and resources to help you experience our service more fully. Notes:https://drive.google.com/file/d/16ISb... Connection Card: https://highlandag.churchcenter.com/p... Webpage: https://highlandag.org Giving: https://highlandag.org/give

Drawing on an ancient story from the time of the Buddha - 500 monks who are tormented by tree spirits during a forest retreat - Margaret reveals a timeless lesson: the things that haunt us in our own forests often change when we change how we meet them. What begins as a tale of frightened monks becomes a powerful invitation to understand love not as something that happens to us, but as something we can intentionally cultivate, like a garden. Margaret unpacks the practice of mettābhāvanā - the development of loving-kindness - walking listeners through the five classical stages: from offering goodwill to ourselves, to a beloved benefactor, to a neutral person, to a difficult person, and finally to all beings without exception. She illuminates the subtle "near enemies" that masquerade as love and compassion - attachment disguised as affection, pity disguised as care - and offers clear guidance for recognizing the counterfeit in our own hearts. Along the way, she introduces compassion as "metta with its sleeves rolled up," explores the transformative Tibetan practice of Tonglen, and touches on modern scientific research showing that these ancient practices genuinely rewire the brain and build emotional resilience. Blending intimate storytelling with practical wisdom, this episode is both a teaching and an invitation. Margaret includes a guided meditation for listeners, addresses common obstacles like self-criticism, emotional numbness, and the fear of opening our hearts to a suffering world, and shares how to carry these practices off the cushion and into the messy reality of daily life. Whether you're new to meditation or a longtime practitioner, you'll come away with tools to meet your own haunted forest with a different heart - and a deeper sense of how the truth of impermanence can set us free.

What does it really mean to have an open heart?Many of us think an open heart simply means being kind or emotionally vulnerable. But what if it's actually about something deeper? What if an open heart is a teachable heart... one that's willing to stay curious, listen well, and continue growing throughout every season of life?In this episode of Strength in Numbers, Jilann begins the final month of the Quiet Strength: The Power of Heart Postures series by exploring how curiosity and humility shape healthy leadership. Through practical insights and the Enneagram's Harmony (Harmonic) Triads, you'll discover how your natural response to challenges can either keep your heart open to growth or slowly close it off.If you've ever found yourself assuming you already know the answer, becoming set in your ways, or struggling to remain open to new perspectives, this episode offers a gentle invitation to lead with curiosity instead of certainty.What an open heart really is, and what it isn'tWhy curiosity is one of the greatest strengths of a quiet leaderHow the Enneagram's Harmony Triads influence the way you respond to life's challengesHow humility and teachability strengthen your leadership and relationshipsReflection questions to help you remain open to growth in everyday lifeWhy staying curious creates trust, deeper connection, and lasting personal growthYou'll also hear about the Quiet Strength Gathering, a monthly online community where quiet leaders connect, reflect, and encourage one another as they continue growing together.Keywords: quiet leadership, open heart, personal growth, leadership development, teachability, curiosity, Enneagram, Harmony Triads, Harmonic Groups, authentic leadership, Christian leadership, women in leadership, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, Strength in Numbers podcast.

In this powerful series, Greg Mohr shares the principles that he and his wife Janice have applied in their lives that has resulted in a happy and successful marriage for over fifty years. Get ready to receive revelation that will enlarge your heart, improve your marriage, and equip you to help others struggling in their marriage relationship!

In this episode, I open up about living with a closed heart for almost 20 years... growing up in a chaotic and destructive home environment and carrying that pain into my adult life without even realizing it. I thought money and success were the answer, so I chased that instead... the house, the car, the watches, all of it. But the more I got, the more I felt this hole in my heart that none of it could fill. Then one day I made a decision to let go of the anger and resentment I'd been holding onto for 15 years, and I felt the weight drop off my body instantly. That one moment changed the entire trajectory of my life. Looking back, I realized there's a real cost to opening your heart again... heartbreak. But I've come to see heartbreak as the thing that prepares you for even more love, not something to avoid. So if you've been hurt and you've been protecting your heart ever since, I want to show you why you need to open it back up anyway, and how doing that is the key to real happiness, peace, and freedom.   Make sure you subscribe to my podcast to stay up to date with episodes I release every week. If you loved this episode, I'd be super grateful if you could leave me a review which helps me spread this podcast out to more amazing people just like you :) HERE'S WHERE YOU CAN FOLLOW ME: Instagram: @luke_page Join Rise: My program helping men step into their power, purpose and the life they are made for! This is all about upgrading who you are so you can live with more peace, happiness and get all the things you're wanting. Click here for more info

Welcome! We are so glad you're here. Below are some links and resources to help you experience our service more fully. Notes:https://https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GJSL... Connection Card: https://highlandag.churchcenter.com/p... Webpage: https://highlandag.org Giving: https://highlandag.org/give

Ranní telefonát: Představujeme: OpenHeart a WOW Camp. Host: Vilém Vosáhlo.Tento podcast můžete podpořit na https://radio7.cz

Welcome! We are so glad you're here. Below are some links and resources to help you experience our service more fully. Notes:https://drive.google.com/file/d/110Dc... Connection Card: https://highlandag.churchcenter.com/p... Webpage: https://highlandag.org Giving: https://highlandag.org/give

The weekly message from Community Church Edinburgh. This talk is from Sunday, 19th Jul 2026.

by Christian Medical & Dental Associations® What does it take to build one of the most advanced cardiac surgery centers in East Africa — from a napkin sketch to a 400,000-square-foot hospital treating hundreds of open-heart patients a year? In this episode of Faith in Healthcare, host Dr. Mike Chupp sits down with two of his closest friends and former colleagues, Dr. Russ White and Dr. Carol Spears, both veteran missionary surgeons at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya. Together they helped launch Tenwek’s general surgery residency nearly 30 years ago — and have now returned to lead its brand-new Cardiothoracic Center. In this conversation, they share: Why only 5% of Kenyans who need cardiac surgery currently receive it — and how Tenwek is changing that The journey from a single operating room to a state-of-the-art six-theater cardiac facility How the PAACS training program has produced 48 surgeons and physicians serving across Africa The hospital’s guiding philosophy — “We treat, Jesus heals” — and what it looks like to minister to patients’ hearts, both physical and spiritual A candid, moving story of walking through loss as a hospital community The urgent, ongoing need for cardiologists, surgeons, and missionaries willing to serve This is a story of medicine, mentorship, and unwavering faith — and a firsthand look at how God can use “broken vessels” to build something extraordinary.

Welcome! We are so glad you're here. Below are some links and resources to help you experience our service more fully. Connection Card: https://highlandag.churchcenter.com/p...‍ ‍Webpage: https://highlandag.org Giving: https://highlandag.org/give

A global community dedicated to offering everyone, regardless of background or beliefs, the chance to hear the story of Jesus.    Subscribe: Daily Guided Prayers & Meditations Messages from Judah Smith, Chelsea Smith & guest speakers Music by Churchome Music and other incredible artists

Welcome! We are so glad you're here. Below are some links and resources to help you experience our service more fully. Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19lrp... Connection Card: https://highlandag.churchcenter.com/p... Webpage: https://highlandag.org Giving: https://highlandag.org/give

The Brahma Viharas, or the Four Immeasurables: loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity.  Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post The Brahma-Viharas: To Live and Practice with an Open Heart appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Welcome! We are so glad you're here. Below are some links and resources to help you experience our service more fully. Notes:https://drive.google.com/file/d/12UWD... Connection Card: https://highlandag.churchcenter.com/p... Webpage: https://highlandag.org Giving: https://highlandag.org/give

"Open Heart, Open House" | Jeremy Pearsons by Jeremy & Sarah Pearsons

When relationships become difficult, it's easy to close our hearts in fear, frustration, or self-protection. But what if the path to greater peace and connection begins by opening our hearts instead?In this episode, I sit down with my friend Rachael Curfew to discuss how we can move from fear to curiosity, from judgment to understanding, and from trying to control outcomes to genuinely loving people where they are.Rachael shares practical insights on keeping an open heart when someone you love makes choices you wouldn't choose, approaching challenges with curiosity and problem-solving, and following the Savior's example of loving others regardless of their decisions.Connect with Rachael HEREConnect with Shiree at ⁠shireebest.com⁠ Join the⁠ "Just Love Them" Facebook group⁠Email Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.com

Welcome! We are so glad you're here. Below are some links and resources to help you experience our service more fully. Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hzP-... Connection Card: https://highlandag.churchcenter.com/p... Webpage: https://highlandag.org Giving: https://highlandag.org/give

Welcome! We are so glad you're here. Below are some links and resources to help you experience our service more fully. Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_k0T... Connection Card: https://highlandag.churchcenter.com/p... Webpage: https://highlandag.org Giving: https://highlandag.org/give

Send us Fan MailPatriotism Is Courageous and Knowledge Is Your Take, But Neither Do They A Moses Make.Support the show

Send me a Text Message!Listen, I understand for some of us, parts of the Bible are hard to believe. You wonder if it's true. Some of it's even harder to understand and we run into all sorts of different interpretations of all the rules and the theology. Rules and theology which some people fight about so much, you wonder if they are even on the same team. I understand. God doesn't tweet or txt. He doesn't do facebook posts. He's old school. He  expounds and mystifies. Sometimes on purpose, I think, He's less than clear.  He shares stories that create questions and some of them are hard to read and some of them are hard to answer. He's not afraid of poetry or doubt or deep dark emotions. But I'm telling you that faith comes by hearing the Word of God. And life comes from knowing God and when we know God we love His Word. So, open the Book with an open heart and see what He might do!

Welcome! We are so glad you're here. Below are some links and resources to help you experience our service more fully. Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cp-w... Connection Card: https://highlandag.churchcenter.com/p... Webpage: https://highlandag.org Giving: https://highlandag.org/give

The Aging Project (TAP) Mini Meditations are designed to feed the mind and calm the nervous system. Most of our guests have spoken about taking moments to stop and pause in the day. It's our hope you'll take 5 minutes to stop and breathe upon waking, and throughout the day, using our mini meditations to support you relax, and clear the mind. Please write a review, comment or email us at hello@theagingproject.com.au if you'd like to see more (or less) of these in the future Join The Aging Project at www.theagingproject.com

The Practice of Living With an Open Heart

Episode 133 — Why Jesus Speaks in Parables

There’s a challenge that comes with being known for what you do. When you move on you now have to figure out who you truly are. Deborah Santana spent more than three decades inside one of the most recognizable partnerships in American music as COO of the New Santana Band, co-architect of the Milagro Foundation, and the steady, contemplative presence behind a global touring life with her ex-husband, the legendary musician Carlos Santana. At an age when most people are quietly winding down, she did the opposite: she walked away from a 34-year marriage, dismantled the identity she had built around someone else's career, and started over. She earned a master's degree in her 60s, founded a new nonprofit (Do A Little), wrote a second memoir (Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom), and became a trustee of major cultural institutions. But this is not a celebrity interview. It's an exploration of transitions and later-life reinvention. You’ll hear about her experience and the lessons she learned that may help you. She shares the foundational daily contemplative practice she built, the calendar block for herself disguised as “a meeting” she used to jump start her writing, and the people audit she did to illuminate who is toxic and who is the light in her life. Deborah describes how liberating it can be to be a beginner again, if you’re willing. I often say “You don't stop growing just because you retire.” But, it’s not just a saying and Deborah’s story is an case study. If you’re ready to let go of your past and discover who you truly are now, this conversation is for you.   “When you have everything stripped away that you were known as, it is a wonderful opportunity to create exactly who you are.” — Deborah Santana   You’ll walk away with: A vocabulary for the identity work that retirement requires. And not just for the “what's next” part, but also the words for the “who am I now” part. A useful framework (the Four C's) for organizing life after a major transition. A replicable practice for protecting time for the work of “becoming” even when the people around you don't quite yet understand what you’re doing. __________________________ Bio Deborah Santana is the author of Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom, Space Between the Stars: My Journey to An Open Heart and the editor of the acclaimed anthology All the Women in My Family Sing. Her work has been featured by Vogue, Oprah, and NPR, among other national and literary outlets. She is the founder of the Do A Little Foundation, which supports women and girls in the areas of health, education, and happiness. Her work explores identity, social justice, spirituality, and the power of collective voice. She is mother to three artists: Salvador Santana, Stella Santana and Angelica Santana. She holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy and Religion with a Concentration in Women's Spirituality. She is a leadership donor of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and a Lead Investor to the Courage Museum in San Francisco. _________________________ For More on Deborah Santana Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom Website _________________________ Do You Know What You’ll Be Retiring To? It’s graduation season. Will you be graduatiing from full-time work soon? Join our 10-person Design Your New Life in Retirement Group starting in September. The Very Early Registration discount ends soon. Learn more and sign up today. ___________________________ Retirement Podcast Conversations You May Also Love Mattering…in Retirement – Jennifer Breheny Wallace Navigating the In-Between – Monique Rhodes What Matters Most – Diane Button _________________________ Wise Quotes On Loving the Fire “When there is fire, when there is struggle, if I continue to walk through and find courage and bravery, then I'm going to get to the other side and realize how much I've learned, how much I've grown.” On Expectations “I expect a miracle. I expect to see someone, meet them with a smile.” On Finding Your Self “There is a special reason why you're here. So please find your authentic self, find your voice, know who you are, and go out and change the world.” ___________________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how the Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one — on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host Joe Casey is an executive coach who helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a 26-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Joe has earned Master's degrees from the University of Southern California in Gerontology (at age 60), the University of Pennsylvania, and Middlesex University (UK), a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his coaching certification from Columbia University. In addition to his work with clients, Joe hosts The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, ranked in the top 1% globally in popularity by Listen Notes, with over 2 million downloads. Business Insider recognized Joe as one of 23 innovative coaches who are making a difference. He's the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy.

In the sermon, Bishop Neil referred to the classic book Open Heart, Open Home: The Hospitable Way to Make Others Feel Welcome & Wanted by Karen Burton Mains. He highly recommends it and also Surprise the World by Michael Frost, especially the chapter on eating together with others. Bp. Neil Lebhar | May 3rd, 2026 ___________________________________ We're Incarnation Tallahassee! Visit our website! www.incarnationtlh.org/
 Watch the Livestream www.youtube.com/live/BdU3FrUMGpA

As we look at SHARING JESUS this week, Pastor Amira reminds us that sharing begins with posture, not pressure. It's about remaining sensitive to the Holy Spirit's guidance; in our conversations, in our prayers, in our hearts, and how that sensitivity shapes the way we share Jesus with others.Listen in as we're invited to examine our hearts, releasing fear, assumptions, and judgment, so we can love others with sincerity, humility, and grace as we point them to Christ.

This gentle meditation invites you to soften inward and expand your awareness with curiosity and compassion. Through mindful breathing and subtle reflection, you'll create space to release judgment, quiet mental chatter, and reconnect with a sense of openness. This practice supports emotional balance, clarity, and a deeper connection to yourself and the present moment.  Join me for Live Meditations, Courses, and more on the free Insight Timer app.Join the Waitlist for the Online 12 Week Meditation Teacher Training.Fill out the interest form here so we can hop on a phone call and have a heart to heart to see if this training is for you!

Support My Work via Patreon at www.patreon.com/anthonystongue In this episode, we explore the side wound of Jesus Christ—one of the most overlooked but deeply meaningful wounds in Scripture and Catholic tradition. From John 19 to the mystics, the side wound reveals the open heart of God, the birth of the Church, and the place where we encounter Christ in our own wounds.What does it mean to “enter the wound”? How do figures like Thomas, Peter, and Mary Magdalene show us that transformation happens when we bring our doubt, failure, and grief to Jesus? And how does this lead us back out into the world, changed?This reflection dives into the mystical meaning of the side wound, contemplative prayer, and the rhythm of the Christian life: come close, stay, and go out.

Luke 7:36-43 | Open Heart by Dan Phillipson | Breton Brother and Sister by William Bouguereau | Find more at www.ryanbush.org

Nothing takes the place of a sold-out relationship with the Lord. Not a big check in the offering plate, not packing a pew with friends and relatives on Sunday morning, not even the “God is my co-pilot” bumper stick on the back of the car. No, as Pastor Greg Laurie points out today on A NEW BEGINNING, Jesus doesn’t so much want what we have or what we can do. He wants us. He wants to be in first place, top priority, in our lives. And He wants us to follow Him. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing takes the place of a sold-out relationship with the Lord. Not a big check in the offering plate, not packing a pew with friends and relatives on Sunday morning, not even the “God is my co-pilot” bumper stick on the back of the car. No, as Pastor Greg Laurie points out today on A NEW BEGINNING, Jesus doesn’t so much want what we have or what we can do. He wants us. He wants to be in first place, top priority, in our lives. And He wants us to follow Him. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adulthood toughens us. Every time we’re lied to, let down, or taken advantage of, we build a thicker skin and vow, “Never again.” Over time, that can make us skeptical, and even cynical. But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us that a hardened heart can’t fully connect with God. It’s like we’re turtles hiding in our shells, keeping everyone out. But good news is coming. Pastor Greg helps us come out of that shell and open our hearts to the Lord. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adulthood toughens us. Every time we’re lied to, let down, or taken advantage of, we build a thicker skin and vow, “Never again.” Over time, that can make us skeptical, and even cynical. But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us that a hardened heart can’t fully connect with God. It’s like we’re turtles hiding in our shells, keeping everyone out. But good news is coming. Pastor Greg helps us come out of that shell and open our hearts to the Lord. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is it that keeps us from God? Pastor Greg Laurie says it's anyone or anything that we focus on more than the Lord. Friday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg helps us learn the practical lessons from the account of the ???rich young ruler.??? Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do children have to grow up to worship God? Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us that the Bible actually says the opposite ?' adults must have childlike faith to truly know Him. Thursday on A NEW BEGINNING, we'll discover how to open our hearts to the Lord with the same trust and sincerity a child has toward a loving parent. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if everything we've been taught about illness only tells half the story? In this episode, Darin dives into one of the most controversial debates in the history of modern medicine: germ theory versus terrain theory. While conventional medicine focuses on identifying pathogens and eliminating them, terrain theory asks a deeper question, why do some people get sick while others exposed to the same pathogen remain perfectly healthy? Tracing the history from Louis Pasteur and Antoine Béchamp to the economic forces that shaped the modern medical system, Darin explores how our internal biological environment, our terrain, may be the real determining factor in health and disease. From cellular voltage and mitochondrial function to microbiome diversity, inflammation, nutrition, toxins, and stress physiology, the science increasingly points toward one central truth: health is shaped by the environment inside the body. Most importantly, Darin breaks down the practical pillars of terrain optimization, simple but powerful daily choices that strengthen resilience, support immunity, and restore the body's natural balance. What You'll Learn The historical battle between germ theory and terrain theory Why exposure to pathogens does not automatically lead to disease The role of Louis Pasteur, Antoine Béchamp, and Claude Bernard in shaping modern medicine How the Flexner Report of 1910 reshaped medical education and marginalized holistic medicine Why modern healthcare often focuses on pathogens instead of the body's internal environment The importance of cellular voltage and mitochondrial health in disease prevention How the microbiome influences immunity, metabolism, and inflammation The surprising connection between vitamin D levels and immune resilience Why chronic inflammation is a central driver of modern diseases How stress, toxins, sleep, and nutrition shape the body's terrain The science behind grounding, sunlight, and circadian rhythm regulation Practical strategies for optimizing your internal terrain and strengthening resilience Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to the SuperLife podcast and the mission of building health sovereignty 00:00:33 – Sponsor: reducing plastic waste with Bite toothpaste tablets 00:02:47 – Introduction to today's topic: germ theory vs terrain theory 00:03:10 – Why Darin began exploring this controversial health debate years ago 00:03:54 – What if everything we've been taught about illness is only half the story? 00:04:35 – How our internal biological environment shapes disease susceptibility 00:05:10 – The importance of optimizing the body's internal terrain 00:06:00 – Looking back to the 1800s: the scientific battle that shaped modern medicine 00:06:17 – Louis Pasteur and the rise of germ theory 00:07:20 – The successes of germ theory: antibiotics, vaccines, and sterilization 00:08:01 – Antoine Béchamp and the foundation of terrain theory 00:08:45 – The concept of microbial polymorphism and environmental adaptation 00:09:40 – When microbes become pathogenic in weakened terrain 00:10:00 – Pasteur's alleged deathbed admission: "The microbe is nothing, the terrain is everything" 00:10:45 – Claude Bernard and the concept of the internal environment 00:11:00 – The Flexner Report and the restructuring of American medical education 00:11:45 – How holistic and integrative medical schools were shut down 00:12:30 – The rise of the pharmaceutical-centered medical model 00:13:00 – Why modern doctors often receive little training in nutrition 00:13:45 – The consequences of a pathogen-centered healthcare system 00:14:00 – How economic interests influenced the trajectory of medicine 00:14:20 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality mineral support and cellular optimization 00:16:11 – The science of terrain and how it shows up across multiple disciplines 00:16:47 – Bioelectricity and the role of cellular voltage in health 00:17:20 – The transmembrane potential and healthy cellular voltage levels 00:17:50 – Otto Warburg's discovery of low oxygen environments in cancer cells 00:18:30 – Dr. Jerry Tennant's research on voltage and chronic disease 00:19:00 – The microbiome revolution in modern science 00:19:30 – Why the body contains roughly 38 trillion microbial cells 00:20:00 – How gut bacteria influence immune response 00:20:30 – Research showing microbiome diversity affects viral susceptibility 00:21:00 – Why exposure to pathogens does not always result in illness 00:21:30 – The role of nutrition, sleep, and stress in immune resilience 00:21:55 – Vitamin D deficiency as a major predictor of disease severity 00:22:30 – Chronic inflammation as the root of modern disease 00:23:00 – Mitochondria: the cellular energy system 00:23:40 – How mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to chronic illness 00:24:00 – The connection between nutrient availability and mitochondrial health 00:24:30 – The pillars of terrain optimization 00:25:00 – Why minerals are foundational for cellular health 00:25:30 – Magnesium deficiency and inflammatory disease 00:26:00 – Building a mineral-rich diet for optimal physiology 00:26:20 – Invitation to the SuperLife Patreon community 00:27:55 – Supporting the microbiome through diet and lifestyle 00:28:20 – Why dietary diversity increases microbial resilience 00:29:00 – The importance of sunlight, grounding, and circadian rhythm 00:30:00 – Sleep and the brain's detoxification system 00:31:00 – Environmental toxins and the body's detox pathways 00:31:45 – Stress physiology and its destructive impact on the terrain 00:33:00 – Rebuilding resilience through lifestyle choices 00:34:00 – Final thoughts on reclaiming control over your health 00:35:17 – Closing message and end of episode Thank You to Our Sponsors Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.   Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway: "The germ may be the match, but the terrain is the dry timber. Without the right internal conditions, the spark simply goes out. But when the terrain is depleted—when our bodies are stressed, inflamed, nutrient deficient, and toxic—that same spark can ignite disease. The power we have is in shaping the terrain every single day." Bibliography/Sources: Bai, Y., Ocampo, J., Jin, G., Chen, S., Benet-Martínez, V., Monroy, M., Anderson, C., & Keltner, D. (2021). Awe, daily stress, and well-being. Emotion, 21(4), 562–566. This research documents how individuals experiencing awe report lower levels of daily stress, putting stressors into perspective to increase overall life satisfaction. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0000638 Becker, R. O., & Selden, G. (1985). The Body Electric: Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life. A pioneering work documenting how bioelectric fields in the body regulate growth, healing, and immune function. https://www.amazon.com/Body-Electric-Electromagnetism-Foundation-Life/dp/0688069711 Chirico, A., & Yaden, D. B. (2018). Awe: A self-transcendent and sometimes transformative emotion. This chapter identifies awe as a complex emotion arising from vastness that facilitates connectedness and self-diminishment. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77619-4_11 DiNicolantonio, J. J., O'Keefe, J. H., & Wilson, W. (2018). Subclinical magnesium deficiency: a principal driver of cardiovascular disease and a public health crisis. Published in Open Heart, this study highlights how magnesium deficiency is a silent driver of inflammatory disease states. https://openheart.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000668 Keltner, D., & Haidt, J. (2003). Approaching awe, a moral, spiritual, and aesthetic emotion. Cognition and Emotion, 17(2), 297–314. A seminal paper establishing the two central pillars of awe: perceived vastness and the need for mental accommodation. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699930302297 Sender, R., Fuchs, S., & Milo, R. (2016). Revised estimates for the number of human and bacteria cells in the body. Published in Cell, this study provides the current understanding that human and microbial cells exist in roughly equal numbers. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2016.01.013 Warburg, O. (1956). On the origin of cancer cells. Nobel Prize-winning research published in Science establishing that cancer thrives in low-oxygen, low-voltage environments where cellular respiration is impaired. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.123.3191.309

In a culture where age is, at best, ignored, how do we rebuild a cohort of genuine Elders fit for the rapid transitions of the 21st Century: those who can combine the wisdom of wide boundary perspectives with the humility that allows flexibility of thinking, feeling and being? This is one of the core questions of our time and this week's guest is working to find answers. Alain Gauthier is co-founder and coordinator of the Regenerative Elder Process at the Elders Action Network. With John Izzo, he is co-host of The Way Forward Regenerative Conversations podcast and over his long life, he has been an international consultant, facilitator, coach, researcher-educator, and author. His book Actualising Evolutionary Co-Leadership: To Evolve a Creative and Responsible Society was published in 2014 - and is only available on Kindle (sorry) - but it is nonetheless a fascinating and inspiring read. A graduate from HEC (Paris), with an MBA from Stanford University, Alain was once a senior consultant at McKinsey & Company, As you'll hear, a life-changing experience led him to co-found Core Leadership Development in Oakland, California and to focus his professional work on developing co-leadership, partnering and coaching capabilities. Now in his eighties and as an elder, he devotes his time to co-creating conditions for elders to explore how they can live a regenerative life and collaborate with younger generations in transforming education and community life.  Over the last seven years, he has been an active member of the Elders Action Network (EAN), where he initially led a visionary planning process and now co-leads the Regenerative Elder Process (REP) – which, this April (2026) is offering for the seventh time an in-depth exploration called Embodying Regenerative Worldviews. He co-leads the REP Community and is a member of the Advisory Council of Elders Rising, EAN's educational arm. This was a rich, deep and heart-felt podcast.  Enjoy!LinksElders Action Network https://eldersaction.org/Regenerative Elders Process https://eldersaction.org/regenerative-elder-processIntroductory Exploration of Regenerative Elder Process https://sutra.co/space/2eqo2s/register - New Cohort April 2026 Alain's book (only on Kindle) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Actualizing-Evolutionary-Co-Leadership-Creative-Responsible-ebook/dp/B00JE4FRHY/The Way Forward Regenerative Conversations Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-way-forward-regenerative-conversations/id1651941803Peter Senge's Centre for Systems Awareness https://systemsawareness.org/person/peter-senge/Jeff Carreira's Mystery School https://mysteryschool-memberscircle.com/Otto Scharmer's Presencing Institute https://www.presencing.org/About Accidental Gods - What we offer. We offer three strands all rooted in the same soil, drawing from the same river: Accidental Gods, Dreaming Awake and the Thrutopia Writing Masterclass If you'd like to join our next Open Gathering offered as part of our Accidental Gods Programme, it's 'FINDING YOUR SOUL'S PURPOSE' on Sunday 22nd March 2026 from 16:00 - 20:00 GMT - details are here. You don't have to be a member - but if you are, all Gatherings are half price.If you'd like to join us at Accidental Gods, this is the membership where we endeavour to help you to connect fully with the living web of life. If you'd like to train more deeply in the contemporary shamanic work at Dreaming Awake, you'll find us here. If you'd like to explore the recordings from our last Thrutopia Writing Masterclass, the details are hereManda and Louise both offer one-to-one Mentoring Calls.  Manda is fully booked just now, but if you'd like to contact Louise, details are here.