Podcasts about Openness

→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. Three Big Conversations: Social media companies are being sued for engaging students during school hours - 04:14 Gen Z is more comfortable disclosing their personal finances than any other generation - 17:28 Why a chip being inserted into our brains might be the least of our problems - 26:38 Resource of the Week - The Sermon on the Mount Experience - 02:02 In Other News: - 37:54 The 2026 World Cup, hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, kicked off this Thursday in Mexico City. If it matches 2022's viewing numbers, the tournament will attract 5 and a half billion global viewers. Popular and sometimes controversial teen fast-fashion store Brandy Melville announced they're removing their fitting rooms, a decision that's been particularly derided on TikTok.  It doesn't help that the store also has a limited in-person return policy. "Dirty sodas" are rising in popularity, but these drinks, which combine soda with things like flavored syrups and cream, can often be metabolic catastrophes with absurd amounts of sugar and calories. The first week of June is all about announcements of upcoming video games, with the highlights this year being a remake of Ocarina of Time, a new Spyro game, and a single-player, story-based Among Us game. There's also what feels like 100 other games coming out this September, a strategy to avoid competing with October's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and November's Grand Theft Auto 6. Are board shorts the look of the summer? Some think so. We'll let you know if you should buy puka shell necklaces again, too.

→ Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. Social media companies are being sued for engaging students during school hours, Gen Z is more comfortable disclosing their personal finances than any other generation, and why a chip being inserted into our brains might be the least of our problems. Resource of the Week - The Sermon on the Mount Experience In Other News: The 2026 World Cup, hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, kicked off this Thursday in Mexico City. If it matches 2022's viewing numbers, the tournament will attract 5 and a half billion global viewers. Popular and sometimes controversial teen fast-fashion store Brandy Melville announced they're removing their fitting rooms, a decision that's been particularly derided on TikTok.  It doesn't help that the store also has a limited in-person return policy. "Dirty sodas" are rising in popularity, but these drinks, which combine soda with things like flavored syrups and cream, can often be metabolic catastrophes with absurd amounts of sugar and calories. The first week of June is all about announcements of upcoming video games, with the highlights this year being a remake of Ocarina of Time, a new Spyro game, and a single-player, story-based Among Us game. There's also what feels like 100 other games coming out this September, a strategy to avoid competing with October's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and November's Grand Theft Auto 6. Are board shorts the look of the summer? Some think so. We'll let you know if you should buy puka shell necklaces again, too.

SummaryThis sermon explores the profound lessons on prayer from Genesis 18, focusing on Abraham's interactions with God. It highlights the importance of openness, humility, and intercession in our relationship with God, illustrating how these principles can deepen our prayer life.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Prayer and Abraham's Journey02:46 Understanding the Context of Abraham's Prayer05:58 The Promise of a Child and Sarah's Doubt08:53 God's Justice and Abraham's Intercession11:40 The Nature of God's Relationship with Abraham14:28 Exploring the Depth of Abraham's Requests17:15 Lessons on Openness and Humility in Prayer20:20 The Importance of Intercessory Prayer23:04 God's Character and Our Approach to Prayer25:53 Conclusion: The Call to Prayer and Faith ResourcesPodcasts: https://icandopodcast.comBlogs and Books: https://benjaminlee.blogMerch: https://benjaminlee.blogYoutube: https://youtube.com/@icandopodcast?si=5oyFqKOSAu0EiTQmOur Eyes Are On You by Nathan Ward - https://www.amazon.com/Our-Eyes-Are-On-You/dp/XXXXXXGenesis 18 - Bible Gateway - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+18&version=ESVHebrews 4:15-16 - Bible Gateway - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+4%3A15-16&version=ESVFirst Timothy 2:1-4 - Bible Gateway - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+2%3A1-4&version=ESVMatthew 5:43-44 - Bible Gateway - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A43-44&version=ESV

What happens when leaders stop trying to have all the answers and start asking better questions? In this episode, Bethany Rees talks with leadership strategist and curiosity expert Dr. Debra Clary about how curiosity drives innovation, improves team culture, strengthens decision-making, and helps leaders create psychologically safe workplaces. You'll learn: ✔ Why curiosity is a measurable leadership skill ✔ How certainty kills innovation ✔ Questions every leader should ask ✔ How curiosity helps de-escalate conflict ✔ Why disengaged employees often feel unseen and unheard ✔ How leaders can build cultures where people contribute ideas freely If you've ever felt pressure to “know it all” as a leader, this episode is for you.

Are you unknowingly pushing away the very thing you want?  Most people don't realize that their own  internal state can act as an invisible wall between them and the higher guidance that's already trying to reach them.  In this livestream, we're exploring how you might be holding down the very thing that allows everything to flow to you. Discover what very well might be the single biggest reason you're not receiving what you need. If you've been feeling stuck, blocked, or like the Universe has gone silent, tune in. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Paul, Jon, and Liz continue their conversation about Jesus, reflecting on one of the ways Jesus loves: receiving what other people bring into his life. "Selfless openness is simply being willing to let other people intrude into your world. With Mary Magdalene in the garden, Jesus stays in the background. He's the receiver of what's going on. Jesus receives Mary's tears quietly. He leaves space for her. Then with Pilate, Jesus receives his verbal abuse and mocking, which gets worse as the trial goes on. And in the footwashing, he receives the disciples' pride by washing their feet. He absorbs it." "We can potentially be very productive, but we miss opportunities to love all the time." "It's easy to see the seeming 'disorganization' as a problem. Like, Jesus could have benefited from a really good travel agent or team manager. 'He's not able to come help your daughter today, but you can book an appointment using our online form.' But, by design, he's responding to real life unfolding around him. That's something we can learn from him, too."

China has unveiled new regulations on outbound investment to push ahead high-level opening-up while safeguarding national security and interests. Why has China introduced the rules at this particular moment? What do they mean for Chinese companies expanding overseas and for their international partners? And how can China balance opening-up and security? Host Dou Hongyu is joined by Adjunct Professor Warwick Powell at Queensland University of Technology; Assistant Professor Wang Yaojing with the School of Economics, Peking University; Senior Research Fellow Zhou Mi with the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, to answer these questions.

Why do anomalous experiences so often arrive in the wake of trauma? And what happens when the people who understand that connection decide to use it as a weapon? This episode of Inquiry follows trauma as the hidden throughline connecting UFOs, consciousness, psychological operations, and the engineering of belief at scale. Kelly Chase starts with how human perception actually works, drawing on Donald Hoffman's "The Case Against Reality," James Madden's umwelt and über-umwelt from "Unidentified Flying Hyperobject," and Jeffrey Kripal's Filter Thesis, then grounds it all in the predictive processing model of the brain and Karl Friston's free energy principle. The picture that emerges is unsettling: trauma doesn't only wound a person, it makes them porous, loosening the filters that hold consensus reality in place. From there the conversation turns toward how that vulnerability has been exploited. It traces belief manipulation from the 1980 "From PSYOP to MindWar" paper by Michael Aquino and Paul Vallely, through MKULTRA and Operation Mockingbird, to the declassified reality of Operation Northwoods and the manufacturing of consent. It brings in Jacques Vallée's control system hypothesis and Colm Kelleher's concept of bidirectional mimicry to ask whether human institutions and the phenomenon itself may be using the same lever: disruption, destabilization, and the reshaping of belief in the rupture's aftermath. Then it turns the dread on its head. Research on openness to experience and Post-Traumatic Growth suggests the architects of mass stress made a critical miscalculation. Trauma creates openings, and openings go both ways. You can crack the shell of consensus reality to make people malleable, but you cannot control what hatches. Topics explored: Trauma and anomalous experience | experiencer patterns | the Filter Thesis | Donald Hoffman | perception as interface | umwelt and über-umwelt | James Madden | Jeffrey Kripal | predictive processing | Karl Friston | free energy principle | belief malleability | shattered assumptions | meaning violation | belief engineering | MindWar | Michael Aquino | Paul Vallely | psychological operations | MKULTRA | Operation Mockingbird | cognitive sovereignty | bidirectional mimicry | Colm Kelleher | black triangle craft | Jacques Vallée | control system hypothesis | Operation Northwoods | manufactured consent | openness to experience | Post-Traumatic Growth | consciousness-level immune response | non-human intelligence | contact experiences Inquiry with Kelly Chase is brought to you by SpectreVision Radio.Produced in partnership with Voltage.fm.  Referenced In This Episode The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes — Donald Hoffman (2019) Unidentified Flying Hyperobject: UFOs, Philosophy, and the End of the World — James Madden (2023) How to Think Impossibly: About Souls, UFOs, Time, Belief, and Everything Else — Jeffrey J. Kripal (2024) The Flip: Epiphanies of Mind and the Future of Knowledge — Jeffrey J. Kripal (2019) "The Free-Energy Principle: A Unified Brain Theory?" — Karl Friston (2010) "Trauma or Drama: A Predictive Processing Perspective on the Continuum of Stress" — Valery Krupnik (2020) "Predictive Processing and the Varieties of Psychological Trauma" — Sam Wilkinson, Guy Dodgson & Kevin Meares (2017) "Assumptive Worlds and the Stress of Traumatic Events" — Ronnie Janoff-Bulman (1989) Shattered Assumptions: Towards a New Psychology of Trauma — Ronnie Janoff-Bulman (1992) "PTSD as Meaning Violation: Testing a Cognitive Worldview Perspective" — Crystal L. Park, Mary Alice Mills & Donald Edmondson (2012) "Making Sense of the Meaning Literature: An Integrative Review of Meaning Making and Its Effects on Adjustment to Stressful Life Events" — Crystal L. Park (2010) From PSYOP to MindWar: The Psychology of Victory — Paul E. Vallely & Michael Aquino (1980) MindWar: The New Battle for the Mind — Michael Aquino (2016) Project MKULTRA, the CIA's Program of Research in Behavioral Modification — U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (1977) MKULTRA Collection — CIA Reading Room Intelligence Activities and the Rights of Americans, Book II (Church Committee Report) — U.S. Senate (1976) Justification for US Military Intervention in Cuba (Operation Northwoods) — Joint Chiefs of Staff (1962) "The Anxious State: Stress, Polarization, and Elections in America" — The Conversation (2025) "Politics Is Taking a Toll on People's Well-Being" — Psychology Today (2025) "Stressful Life Events and Openness to Experience: Relevance to Depression" — Chiappelli et al. (2021) "The Social Psychology of Responses to Trauma: Social Identity Pathways Associated with Divergent Traumatic Responses" — Orla Muldoon et al. (2019) "Posttraumatic Growth: Conceptual Foundations and Empirical Evidence" — Richard Tedeschi & Lawrence Calhoun (2004) "The Post-Traumatic Growth Approach to Psychological Trauma" — Richard Tedeschi (2023) "Confidence in U.S. Institutions Down; Average at New Low" — Gallup (2022) 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer — Edelman (2025) Support The Show Patreon: inquirywithkellychase.com Substack: inquirywithkellychase.substack.com Connect with Kelly Website: kellychase.media X: @kellychasemedia Instagram: @kellychasemedia TIMESTAMPS 04:12 Trauma and The Anomalous 07:01 Perception Is an Interface 11:05 Umwelt and Uber Umwelt 14:05 Kripal and Filter Thesis 18:27 Predictive Brain and Trauma 23:11 Belief Becomes Malleable 28:08 MindWar Doctrine 32:36 MKUltra and Mockingbird 36:58 Mimicry and Control System 42:17 False Flags and Consent 46:09 Algorithms as Trauma Engine 49:23 Openness and Growth 55:59 Consciousness Immune Response 57:18 Closing and Next Steps Learn more about your ad choices. 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What keeps us from being more social? Nick Epley calls it a “mind-reading mistake.”We all think about what others think, particularly what they think about us. The problem, says Nick Epley, is that we're almost always wrong.Epley is a professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of A Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness, Health, and Connection. What keeps people from engaging authentically, connecting deeply, and enjoying a meaningful social life? It comes down to an error of social cognition, “A mind-reading mistake,” Epley says. “If I don't think you want to talk to me, I won't try. And I'll never find out that I'm wrong about that.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Epley and host Matt Abrahams explore why we hold ourselves back from meaningful conversation, and what happens when we don't. From taking an interest in others to sharing more freely about ourselves, Epley shares strategies for being a little more social — and making your life considerably better as a result.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Nick EpleyNick's Book: A Little More SocialEp.133 From Good to Super: How Supercommunicators Unlock the Language of Connection Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:31) - Problems with Body Language (04:15) - Perspective Getting (07:14) - Asking Better Questions (08:41) - Moving Beyond Small Talk (10:13) - Why We Hold Back (11:33) - Advice For Introverts (15:17) - A Little More Social (18:34) - The Final Three Questions (24:45) - Conclusion

So between Kristofer and Amp, there have been so many questions about the marriage as it pertains for polyamory and how that balance works. Not to mention how that affects an open and poly kink dynamics already present, so let's take a moment to talk about it. Who proposed to whom? What does the marriage mean for Amp? And how does it shape things moving forward, or not. Openness, polyamory, and kink! Anyways, we appreciate all the curiosity and support, so thanks for listening as we unpack some of those details.- Go to http://www.leatherDaddySkin.com and use code WATTS for 20 percent off your entire order. -- Watts Socials -Discord: https://discord.gg/bxqDQVcKH7Amps Linktree: https://linktr.ee/pupampKristofer Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mrkristoferSAFEWORD MERCH: http://www.safewordshop.comTWITCH: http://twitch.tv/wattsthesafewordWatts Your Safeword Podcast:Itunes: http://apple.co/2QkMDwkSpotify: http://spoti.fi/2QjPNjLBluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/pupamp.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/wattsthesafeword.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mrkristofer.bsky.socialTwitters:http://twitter.com/WattsTheSafewrdhttp://twitter.com/PupAmpInstagrams:https://instagram.com/PupAmp/https://instagram.com/mrkristoferwestonhttps://instagram.com/wattsthesafewordFacebook: http://ow.ly/Z5nvMPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/WattsTheSafewordOpening by the magical Aethernaut https://aethernaut.bandcamp.comMusic by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

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L'investimento immobiliare, per gli amici mattone, è incontestabilmente uno dei pallini più radicati negli italiani. Ma fa bene alla nostra economia? Secondo Bloomberg, no. Quindi dissiamo Bloomberg.I consigli di oggi:Nicola: Full Swing su NetflixVittorio: Nuova stagione Machos Alpha su NetflixAlain: Adventures Unpacked con Beau Miles.

This latest PRmoment podcast with Grayling's Tom Symondson explores AI integration in public relations.Tom simplifies the process into 3 themes:AI Integration and StrategyAgencies will implement AI by prioritizing internal efficiency and service innovation. Implementation success requires depth over breadth to maximize impact.Human Augmentation and RisksAI should serve as an augmentation tool to support experts rather than replacing critical thinking. Teams must guard against efficiency-focused work becoming low quality.Operationalizing AI ImplementationAgencies should decentralize AI expertise by embedding champions within teams instead of separate hubs. Prioritizing repetitive tasks allows firms to scale high-value client services.If you want to learn more about how the future of PR will be impacted by AI, don't miss PRmoment's PR Masterclass: AI in PR.DetailsIntroduction and Optimistic Outlook on AI in PR: Ben Smith welcomed Tom Symondson, who co-leads Accordience's AI team, to discuss the impact of AI on the PR agency model.Tom Symondson expressed extreme optimism about AI's impact, asserting that core PR skills like relationships, experience, creativity, bravery, and judgment are irreplaceable. They suggested that AI will automate tasks that are not highly valued by clients or consultants, such as general research and formatting of monitoring reports, allowing consultants to focus on high-value analysis and strategic input.Emerging Opportunities and UK Investment: Tom Symondson identified that AI will generate new mandates, clients, and revenue streams, particularly around technology-focused businesses, crises, and regulation issues stemming from AI. They expressed optimism about the UK industry's potential benefit from significant investments in large language models (LLMs) by companies like Anthropic and OpenAI in London and the UK. Three Approaches for AI Implementation in PR: Agencies are anticipated to approach AI integration in three primary ways: improving internal efficiency, changing how client work is currently delivered, and creating entirely new tools and service lines that become new revenue streams. The internal efficiency focus involves automating or augmenting repeatable, client-invisible backend functions such as transcribing meetings, building action lists, and reporting processes. Tom Symondson noted that businesses should focus on depth over breadth, selecting one area for the biggest impact before moving on to the next.Understanding AI Augmentation: AI augmentation, distinct from replacement, refers to the technology supporting human experts rather than substituting them, particularly because much of the PR industry's work requires nuance. Tom Symondson gave the example of using an enterprise LLM system for new business research, where the tool supports initial framing but does not replace the consultant's own deep research process. They emphasized that the challenge for agencies is mapping out where this augmentation will have the greatest impact and providing training to take advantage of the tools.Obstacles to Successfully Embedding AI: The three main obstacles to integrating AI into an organization are cost, data and readiness risk, and time. Cost arises because enterprise-level access to AI tools is often high, and data readiness requires extensive security and system sign-off. Tom Symondson identified time as the biggest obstacle, as consultants need more time to experiment with different prompts and processes to understand the full range of AI's impact on their work.The Risk of Efficiency Over Effectiveness: Ben Smith cautioned that the "race to efficiency" can be a "race to the bottom" if not carefully managed. Tom Symondson agreed, noting the risk that increased automation could lead to less expert consultants if technology performs more research than people. The opportunity lies in using the time saved by AI to allow consultants to specialize further, for example, spending more time networking, attending events, or researching clients.The Role of Human Judgment and Criticality: Ben Smith highlighted the necessity of retaining a critical mind because LLMs, while able to generate answers quickly, still produce errors.Tom Symondson added that LLMs are excellent with structured data; therefore, agencies must connect their LLMs to accurate data tools, in addition to training colleagues on drafting effective prompts and knowing when to use the technology. They cited the doubling of AI's ability to complete long tasks every seven months, projecting that in 14 months, AI could complete a 40-hour human task.Importance of Openness and Ownership in AI Use: Tom Symondson stressed the need for consultants and agencies to use AI appropriately, ensuring it augments and supports work, rather than replacing critical thinking. A crucial element is fostering a culture of transparency where people are open about how they used AI for research, including what worked well, what struggled, and what human work was needed to finalize the product. This transparency ensures that people maintain ownership of the work product, balancing efficiency with quality.Innovation and Use Case Clarity: Ben Smith noted increased innovation in PR firms over the last 18 months, which Tom Symondson attributed to the significantly reduced ease and cost of experimentation, allowing someone to build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in a weekend. However, Tom Symondson suggested that there might be less innovation this year as the industry moves toward a "substance phase," focusing on embedding existing AI use cases across the organization.Creative Quality and the Need for Uniquely Human Work: Tom Symondson identified the risk of "AI slop" or ideas that look and feel similar due to over-reliance on AI-generated content (e.g., AI writing, image, or PowerPoint generation). Great creative agencies will continue to succeed because their ideas are expected to feel "uniquely human" and grounded in culture, emotional intelligence (EQ), and personality.Operationalizing AI Implementation Across Agencies: Recognizing that time is a major barrier for busy teams, Tom Symondson emphasized the McKinsey principle that depth is more critical than breadth when implementing AI.Identifying and Managing Repetitive Tasks: In the internal productivity bucket, agencies focus on automating repeatable tasks, such as templating monitoring reports from spreadsheets into client emails, which Tom Symondson estimated could number in the thousands.Structure for AI Implementation and Expert Teams: The practical implementation of AI is highly decentralized, residing within the agencies themselves. Instead of a separate AI hub, teams have AI champions who are client-facing staff who integrate AI into their normal day jobs. Tom Symondson stressed the importance of having people work on AI who are connected to the day-to-day client work.The Opportunity for PR Compared to Other Marcom Sectors: Tom Symondson suggested that because PR is less structured and repeatable than sectors like production or media buying, the impact of AI is different, offering more opportunity for PR. AI will improve PR's ability to measure and articulate the value of its work by making it easier to structure and analyze diverse data sources. The discussion concluded that in the long term, AI will not replace talent, but rather reduce the fee earned from less-valued tasks, while increasing revenue from high-value services that require judgment, advice, and impactful results.

Jann Arden speaks with legendary rock icon Carole Pope and documentary director Michelle Mama about the impact of Pope's music and the new documentary Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions. They discuss Pope's groundbreaking role in the music industry, her artistic expression, and the community she built through her work. They also touch on the evolution of music, the consequences of being open about one's identity and sexuality, and the inspiration behind Pope's songwriting. Carole Pope reflects on the impact of her fame and aging in the music industry with fond memories with iconic figures like Jane Fonda, Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, and more. As an influential queer artist, Carole emphasizes the importance of authenticity and perseverance in the face of adversity and the legacy she hopes to leave behind for future artists. Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions Directed by Canadian filmmaker Michelle Mama and produced by Allison Grace and Bill Taylor, Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions premiered on opening night of the 2026 Hot Docs Festival on Thursday, April 23. Described by the filmmakers as a love letter to the power of defiance, the film spotlights queer rock icon Carole Pope as she reclaims her rightful place in music history—not as a footnote, but as a godmother of punk glam, queer pride, and radical authenticity. Commissioned by documentary Channel, Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions, which will be distributed in Canada by Motion 58, received funding in 2023 from the Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund to support the project in its development stage.     In Toronto's vibrant music, art and fashion scene of the 1970s and 1980s, Carole Pope made her mark with the new wave band Rough Trade, which produced bold, boundary-breaking music delivered with a sexy punk edge. “High School Confidential,” the band's breakthrough hit, did something not many had done before: it featured an openly queer performer fearlessly expressing lesbian desire on daytime radio. Now in her 70s, Pope continues to channel her creativity into new forms. Her latest project is a musical that draws on her life and career with Rough Trade, as well as the story of her beloved late brother Howard, himself a celebrated musician and AIDS activist. Featuring interviews with celebrity friends like Peaches, k.d. Lang, Jann Arden, Rufus Wainwright and Jeanne Beker, Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions is a long overdue cinematic tribute to a fierce and talented queer maverick.  You'll be able to watch it on CBC Gem starting July 24, 2026 and The Documentary Channel on July 19, 2026. https://www.carolepope.com/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33549474/ https://www.instagram.com/carole_pope/ https://www.instagram.com/meemama/ Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Carole Pope and Antidiva (02:48) The Impact of Rough Trade and Community Building (06:00) The Evolution of Music and Artistic Expression (09:04) Consequences of Openness in the Music Industry (12:07) Performing in the Present Day (14:56) Inspiration and Legacy (17:59) Behind the Scenes of Antidiva (19:47) The Power of Female Sexuality (21:03) Aging in the Music Industry (24:00) The Impact of Fame and Recognition (26:23) Memorable Encounters with Icons (30:31) The Canadian Identity and Artistic Legacy (32:46) Advice for Aspiring Queer Artists (35:33) Carol Pope's Impact on Jann (38:39) Aging and Timelessness in Music #ASKJANN - want some life advice from Jann? Send in a story with a DM or on our website. Leave us a voicenote! ⁠www.jannardenpod.com/voicemail/⁠⁠ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/JannArdenPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jannardenpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/jannardenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode delves into the transformative power of exploring sexuality, embracing vulnerability, and rewriting societal narratives around pleasure. Carly Pifer, founder of Aurore and a passionate advocate for authentic intimacy, shares her journey, insights from her workshops, and thoughts on breaking down shame and disconnection around sex and desire. Interviewed by Alice Guevarra. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Carly and Aurore01:20 - The origin story and the role of travel in her journey02:52 - Connecting storytelling with healing and hope05:18 - How to get men to open up about intimacy06:50 - Differences between traveling and real-life dating states08:55 - Openness around sex influenced by upbringing and rebellion10:32 - The shame and fear surrounding sexuality from childhood12:03 - The dangers of fear-based sex education and unlearning shame13:02 - Patterns of disconnection in relationships and society14:21 - The importance of sharing diverse sex stories16:03 - Claiming pleasure and overcoming shame through storytelling17:21 - Unblocking desire after sexual trauma or shame18:54 - Breaking down desire into manageable steps19:50 - Comparing literature and visual porn and their effects22:42 - The importance of slow, responsive desire for women24:57 - The disconnect between societal messages and female pleasure27:01 - How disconnection manifests in relationships and societal barriers28:35 - The impact of societal discomfort around female sexuality29:44 - Reclaiming pleasure and normalizing female sexual agency33:44 - Embracing slut shaming as a term of empowerment35:23 - Alcohol's influence on intimacy and sober sex practices36:48 - Practical tips for exploring sober connection43:00 - Simple exercises to reconnect with desire through body scans45:23 - The universal nature of shame and the desire for love47:04 - Aurore's upcoming workshop and creative writing exercises49:28 - Final words on embracing vulnerability, pleasure, and authenticityResources & Links:Read Aurore- Literary Erotica PlatformBrooklyn Magazine - Sober Sex ArticleWriting Workshop - Salty Club EventJoin the Aurore X Salty Workshop on May 24th to explore desire, storytelling, and vulnerability, in a space designed for safe, playful, and transformative exploration.Song: Green by Macy Todd licensed via Audiio.Editing and Production: Mateus Gomes

In this episode of The Unconventional Path, hosts Bela Musits and Mike Wasserman sit down with Deborah Clary, a renowned leadership strategist, executive coach, and author of The Curiosity Curve. Deborah shares her profound insights into how curiosity—often dismissed as a childhood trait—is actually a critical state that drives organizational performance and engagement.Deborah's journey into the power of curiosity began during her three decades in the corporate world, where she noticed a stark decline in engagement and productivity. Her research confirmed a direct link between curiosity and performance, leading her to develop frameworks that help leaders transition from a "know-it-all" to a "learn-it-all" mindset.During the conversation, Deborah breaks down the four essential factors of curiosity: exploration, inspirational creativity, openness to new ideas, and focused engagement. She emphasizes that while exploration is vital, it must be balanced with action to avoid becoming a distraction. Leaders learn how to find their place on the "curiosity curve" to ensure their teams are aligned, asking the right questions, and executing strategy effectively.Whether you are a CEO leading a large team or an entrepreneur looking to innovate, this episode provides actionable advice on how to foster a growth mindset and use curiosity as a competitive advantage.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why curiosity is a state that can be learned, not just a fixed trait.The relationship between high curiosity and improved corporate performance.How to shift from making statements to asking powerful questions as a leader.The four pillars of the Curiosity Curve: Exploration, Creativity, Openness, and Engagement.Strategies for aligning executive teams through better inquiry and counsel.Why the best answer a leader can give is often, "I don't know, but let's explore it together".About Deborah Clary: Deborah Clary is an executive coach and leadership strategist dedicated to improving organizational health through the lens of curiosity. With over 30 years of experience navigating complex corporate systems, she helps high-level executives align their teams and drive results by fostering a culture of continuous learning.Connect with The Unconventional Path:Our podcast is now available on YouTube. Simply search for "The Unconventional Path" to subscribe and never miss an episode.We're always on the lookout for interesting guests to feature on our show. If you know someone who has an inspiring story, unique perspective, or valuable expertise to share, please let us know. We're eager to connect with potential guests who can bring fresh insights and engaging conversations to our audience.We also love hearing from our listeners! Your questions, comments, and suggestions are incredibly valuable to us. Send us an email at bela.and.mike@gmail.com with your thoughts, and we'll do our best to address them in a future episode. Whether you have a question about a specific topic, feedback on a recent episode, or ideas for future content, we want to hear from you. Your engagement helps us shape the show and deliver content that resonates with our listeners.Thanks for listening,Bela and MikeSEO Search Terms:Leadership curiosity, executive coaching, Deborah Clary, The Curiosity Curve, organizational performance, growth mindset for leaders, high-performance teams, entrepreneurship innovation, leadership strategy, corporate engagement, learn-it-all mindset, unconventional path podcast, team alignment, executive leadership tips.

Meet Anthony, the son of Wayne and current owner of Wayne's Pizza in Third Lake, Illinois. Anthony shares the story of his father's legacy, opening the restaurant in 1988, and how he stepped up to carry it forward after losing his dad at just 16. From their beloved lunch specials and viral TikTok videos to navigating rising food costs and post-COVID challenges, Anthony gives listeners an authentic look at what it takes to keep a beloved family business thriving. A truly inspiring local story! Discovering Grayslake: Lessons in Legacy, Community, and Small Business Success from Wayne's Pizza In this episode of Discovering Grayslake, host Dave sits down with Anthony, the current owner and operator of Wayne's Pizza—a beloved, family-run pizzeria in Third Lake, Illinois. The conversation is more than just a story about pizza; it's a masterclass in running a successful local business, building community, and honoring family legacy. Whether you're a small business owner, a Grayslake local, or someone who loves a good hometown success story, there's a wealth of actionable advice and heartfelt wisdom in this episode. Below, we break down the main themes and tips from the episode, offering in-depth insights and practical takeaways for anyone looking to strengthen their business, connect with their community, or simply appreciate the value of local institutions. Table of Contents Building a Lasting Legacy: The Power of Family and Community Customer-Centric Mindset: Listening, Adapting, and Earning Loyalty Navigating Challenges: Adaptability in the Face of Adversity Smart Marketing: Leveraging Social Media and Storytelling Menu Innovation and Value: Balancing Tradition with Modern Needs Handling Feedback: Turning Criticism into Opportunity Managing Costs and Pricing: Transparency and Flexibility The Human Side: Respect, Teamwork, and Community Spirit Rapid-Fire Wisdom: Personal Insights from Anthony Final Thoughts: Supporting Local, Building Community 1. Building a Lasting Legacy: The Power of Family and Community Wayne's Pizza isn't just a restaurant—it's a living legacy. Founded in 1988 by Anthony's father, Wayne, the business has weathered decades of change, economic ups and downs, and even a pandemic. The secret? Deep roots in family and community. Key Takeaways: Family Involvement:** Anthony, his mother, and his sisters are all hands-on in the business. This visible family presence builds trust and a sense of continuity for customers. Community Connection:** Wayne's is the oldest restaurant in Third Lake, and locals see it as a fixture. Anthony honors his father's memory by maintaining the restaurant's nostalgic feel and by listening to stories from longtime customers. Actionable Advice: Show Up:** Be present in your business. Customers notice and appreciate when owners are involved. Honor Your Roots:** Maintain traditions that matter to your community, but don't be afraid to evolve when needed. Celebrate Milestones:** Share your history and milestones with your customers—they want to be part of your story. 2. Customer-Centric Mindset: Listening, Adapting, and Earning Loyalty Anthony credits much of Wayne's success to a relentless focus on customer feedback and satisfaction. Key Takeaways: Active Listening:** Anthony encourages customers to bring issues directly to him so he can address them immediately. Adapting to Feedback:** Menu changes and service tweaks are often made in response to customer suggestions. Actionable Advice: Create Feedback Loops:** Make it easy for customers to share their thoughts—whether in person, by phone, or online. Respond Quickly:** Address complaints or suggestions promptly and publicly when appropriate. Reward Loyalty:** Specials like the two-slice lunch deal and teacher discounts show appreciation for regulars. 3. Navigating Challenges: Adaptability in the Face of Adversity The restaurant industry is notoriously tough, and Wayne's has faced its share of challenges—from the COVID-19 pandemic to staffing shortages and supply chain disruptions. Key Takeaways: Quick Pivots:** During COVID, Wayne's moved their counter to the front door, spaced out tables, and even set up outdoor dining. Staffing Flexibility:** Family members stepped in when hiring was tough, and hours were adjusted to match available resources. Actionable Advice: Be Proactive:** Don't wait for problems to escalate—adapt quickly and communicate changes to your customers. Cross-Train Staff:** Ensure team members can fill multiple roles in a pinch. Stay Transparent:** Let customers know why changes are happening; most will understand and support you. 4. Smart Marketing: Leveraging Social Media and Storytelling Anthony has embraced social media, particularly TikTok and Instagram, to showcase the behind-the-scenes magic of pizza-making at Wayne's. Key Takeaways: Authenticity Wins:** Videos showing the real process of making pizza have gone viral, with millions of views. Consistency Matters:** Even when busy, Anthony makes time to create content, knowing it pays off in customer engagement. Actionable Advice: Show, Don't Just Tell:** Use video to highlight your process, your people, and your passion. Engage with Trends:** Don't be afraid to try new platforms or formats—short-form video is especially powerful. Share Your Story:** People connect with stories, not just products. Let your personality and history shine through. 5. Menu Innovation and Value: Balancing Tradition with Modern Needs Wayne's menu is rooted in tradition but adapts to modern dietary needs and customer preferences. Key Takeaways: Signature Specials:** The two-slice lunch special is a local favorite, offering value and speed for busy customers. Dietary Options:** Gluten-free cauliflower crust, salads, and unbreaded wings cater to a wider audience. Seasonal Offerings:** Breakfast pizzas for holidays create excitement and drive sales during special occasions. Actionable Advice: Know Your Audience:** Offer core favorites but be open to adding new items based on customer demand. Create Limited-Time Offers:** Special menu items for holidays or events can boost business and create buzz. Balance Quality and Value:** Don't compromise on quality, but find ways to offer deals that make sense for your margins. 6. Handling Feedback: Turning Criticism into Opportunity Anthony's approach to reviews and feedback is refreshingly mature and constructive. Key Takeaways: Direct Resolution:** He prefers customers bring issues to him directly rather than venting online. Balanced Perspective:** Anthony reads all reviews but doesn't let negative ones define his business or his mood. Actionable Advice: Encourage Direct Communication:** Post signs or reminders asking customers to talk to you first if there's a problem. Respond Graciously:** Thank customers for feedback, even when it's critical, and outline steps you're taking to improve. Don't Take It Personally:** Use criticism as a learning tool, not a personal attack. 7. Managing Costs and Pricing: Transparency and Flexibility Rising food costs are a reality for every restaurant, and Wayne's is no exception. Key Takeaways: Supplier Relationships:** Anthony shops around for the best prices and isn't afraid to temporarily drop menu items when costs spike (like tomatoes at $137/case!). Transparent Pricing:** He explains price increases to customers, emphasizing the value they still receive. Actionable Advice: Monitor Costs Closely:** Stay on top of supplier prices and be ready to adjust your menu or pricing as needed. Communicate Changes:** Let customers know why prices are changing—they'll appreciate your honesty. Offer Value:** Specials and combos can help customers feel they're still getting a good deal. 8. The Human Side: Respect, Teamwork, and Community Spirit Anthony's message to the community is simple but powerful: treat service workers with respect. Key Takeaways: Team Appreciation:** Positive feedback from customers is shared with the whole team, boosting morale. Community Engagement:** Wayne's supports local teachers, participates in events, and remains a visible, positive force in Third Lake. Actionable Advice: Foster a Positive Culture:** Recognize and reward your team for their hard work. Give Back:** Support local causes, offer discounts to community members, and participate in local events. Lead by Example:** Treat everyone—staff and customers alike—with kindness and respect. 9. Rapid-Fire Wisdom: Personal Insights from Anthony The "Grayslake Hot Seat" segment offers a glimpse into Anthony's personality and values, which are deeply woven into the fabric of Wayne's Pizza. Highlights: Attention to Detail:** First impressions matter—notice the little things. Resilience:** Turning personal loss into motivation to carry on a family legacy. Openness to Change:** Willingness to try new things, travel, and embrace life's changes. Work-Life Balance:** Recognizing the need for breaks and self-care, even in a demanding business. 10. Final Thoughts: Supporting Local, Building Community Wayne's Pizza is more than a place to grab a slice—it's a testament to the power of family, the importance of community, and the resilience

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Leviticus 25:1-7; John 1:1-5OPENING MEDITATION Psalm 148: Praise for God's Universal GloryPraise God! Praise from the heavens; in the heights! Praise God, all angels;all the host! Praise God, sun and moon; all you shining stars! Praise God,you highest heavens and you waters above the heavens! Let them praisethe name of God for God commanded and they were created. Godestablished them forever and ever; fixed their bounds, which cannot bepassed. Praise God from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps, fireand hail, snow and frost, stormy wind fulfilling the command! Mountainsand all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! Wild animals and all cattle, creepingthings and flying birds! Rulers of the earth and all peoples! Young peoplealike, old and young together! Let them praise the name of God, forgod's name alone is exalted; glory is above earth and heaven. God hasraised up a horn for the people, praise for all faithful people. Praise theLord!

The conversation covers the introduction to the tabletop world, early board game memories, entry into the modern gaming hobby, transition to content creation, challenges and growth in the community, and the first live stream experience. Ruel Gaviola shares his journey from childhood board games to becoming a content creator, highlighting the challenges and growth along the way. The conversation covers a range of topics, including content creation on a budget, live streaming and community engagement, authenticity and consistency in content creation, building rewarding relationships in the industry, and immersive gaming experience and culinary passion. The speakers discuss the importance of starting with minimal equipment, avoiding overspending, and gradually upgrading equipment. They also explore the casual live streaming culture, mental health check-ins, and embracing imperfections in live streaming. Additionally, they delve into the significance of staying authentic, balancing authenticity and consistency, and the role of storytelling in content creation. The conversation also highlights the value of mentorship, collaboration, and personal and professional development in the industry, as well as the immersive gaming experience and culinary passion shared by the speakers. The conversation covers topics such as culinary heritage and gumbo tradition, board game journey and worker placement, Twilight Imperium and board game mechanics, openness to opportunities and advice, exploring different neighborhoods and food, favorite gaming conventions and foodie halls, minor league baseball and food at conventions, and seventh inning stretch and baseball tradition.TakeawaysTransition from childhood board games to modern gaming hobbyChallenges and growth in content creation Starting with minimal equipment is key to content creationEmbracing imperfections and storytelling are essential in live streamingBuilding rewarding relationships and mentorship are crucial in the industryAuthenticity and consistency are vital in content creationImmersive gaming experience and culinary passion are integral to personal interests Culinary heritage influences personal cooking traditionsOpenness to opportunities leads to new experiences and growthChapters00:00 Introduction to Tabletop World06:00 Entry into Modern Gaming Hobby11:47 Transition to Content Creation18:39 Challenges and Growth in the Community25:21 Content Creation on a Budget35:07 Authenticity and Consistency in Content Creation41:14 Building Rewarding Relationships in the Industry50:21 Culinary Heritage and Gumbo Tradition56:17 Openness to Opportunities and Advice01:01:49 Favorite Gaming Conventions and Foodie Halls01:08:22 Seventh Inning Stretch and Baseball Tradition

SPONSORS: 1) PROTECT MY DATA: Go to https://protectmydata.com and use code JULIAN for 30% off all annual plans. 2) MCG TACTICAL: Grab your Stinger now before this deal disappears and visit https://mcgtac.com/Dorey 3) AMENTARA: Visit https://amentara.com/go/JULIAN and use code JD22 for 22% off your first order. JOIN PATREON FOR EARLY UNCENSORED EPISODE RELEASES: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey CLIPPERS DISCORD: https://discord.gg/8QmWEKJ3BT (***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Dr. Julia Mossbridge is a neuroscience & psychology expert. She is one of the most respected scientists in the world regarding cognitive neuroscience and the science of perceptual learning. JULIA's LINKS: WEBSITE: https://juliamossbridge.com/ BOOK: https://tinyurl.com/4e8syryn FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY IG: https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://x.com/juliandorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 0:00 - Julia's expertise, Neuroscience 10:01 - Sensory leakage, Brain hemispheres, Telepathy 21:09 - Julian's mind opened to telepathy potential, No Secrets 31:49 - Maslow's hierarchy, Military, Julia's Mom's family's Uranium Plant 41:18 - Strange Intel Agencies study Julia's Mom & her (STORY) 52:19 - Julia put into gifted program to be studied, “Men with suits,” The Weird “Pink Drink” 1:08:53 - Julia calls mom to ask what happened, Julia' strange 2023 dream, Psychic Abilities 1:19:39 - Structuring reality, Dream realities, Radiation Exposure 1:29:54 - Julia's father abuse (STORY) 1:43:24 - Working w/ Broken Minds, Disassociation, Freud, Creativity 1:53:10 - Playing a character in life, Future reception, Consciousness, God 2:06:24 - Universal Love, The Physics of Love 2:15:10 - Julian on the 2 types of love, Julia defines love, God & Love 2:29:13 - Julia is in Epstein Files, Releasing the Files 2:34:41 - The Contamination Narrative, Rick Rubin 2:43:45 - The Science of Time 2:50:49 - Remote Viewing, Julia's Experience w/ Remote Viewing, Project Stargate 3:00:31 - Most gifted Remote Viewers, Openness, Spiritual Sense 3:10:39 - CIA Compartmentalization, Powers that be predetermine future? 3:20:03 - Julia's Work CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef - https://www.instagram.com/joeydeef/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 415 - Julia Mossbridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Omni Talk Retail episode, recorded live at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London from the Vusion podcast studio, Chris Walton speaks with Marisa Poster, Co-Founder of PerfectTed, about how a deeply personal founder story turned into a fast-scaling global consumer brand. Marisa shares how her own experience with anxiety and ADHD shaped the creation of PerfectTed, and why leaning into that story became a turning point for the brand. What started as a personal solution evolved into a clear positioning strategy built on authenticity, empathy, and connection. The conversation also explores how PerfectTed scaled without heavy advertising, instead focusing on physical availability and retail distribution, now reaching nearly 40,000 stores across 50+ countries. Marisa explains why shelf presence became their primary growth engine and how retail partnerships helped accelerate awareness globally. A recurring theme throughout the discussion is the importance of relationships over transactions, and how long-term brand building depends on trust, consistency, and emotional connection with consumers. Key Topics Covered: • How a personal health journey shaped the PerfectTed brand • Why founder storytelling drives consumer trust and brand loyalty • Scaling through retail distribution instead of paid advertising • The importance of physical availability in global growth • Why relationships matter more than transactions in modern retail • Building a brand across 50+ countries and thousands of stores • Balancing authenticity with commercial scale Thank you to Vusion for supporting Omni Talk Retail's live coverage from Retail Technology Show 2026! #RTS2026 #RetailTechnologyShow #OmniTalkRetail #PerfectTed #MarisaPoster #ChrisWalton #RetailStrategy #ConsumerBrands #FounderStory #BrandBuilding #RetailInnovation #Entrepreneurship #CustomerExperience #GlobalBrands

Can Anyone Improve Intuition? If you’re looking to better connect with your inner knowing and improve intuition, you may have wondered whether it’s a gift reserved for a select few or something available to everyone. What I’ve learned after years, is that it’s more accessible than you believe. You simply need to practice, a little courage, and a willingness to trust what you receive. Group Energy Makes Intuition Stronger Over the weekend I participated in a reading circle. There were five women, and one by one we each asked a question while the others shared intuitive insights. I always enjoy gatherings like these, because when women come together to work with inner wisdom, the energy is greatly amplified. This creates stronger guidance and it’s one of the reasons why I love working in groups and leading them as well. Groups amplify the energy beyond what one person can typically access alone, and it seems to open something in everyone involved. One woman asked a question about a healing client, which turned out to be a horse. I haven’t done a lot of animal communication, although it does come up from time to time. Because of that, I’m not overly confident in this area and tend to trust myself more easily with humans. But the question was about helping the woman facilitate healing for the horse, so I did my best to tune in. What I heard turned out to be accurate, much to my surprise and delight. As I closed my eyes to focus, I heard a voice speaking to me, but I didn't trust what was being shared. I immediately questioned it and wondered, “Am I making this up?” Then, in my mind's eye,  I saw the horse scraping the ground with his front right hoof, clearly saying, “No, this is me, you are not making it up.” That was enough for me to settle in and listen. The Horse’s Message The horse didn’t like his situation and wanted to be moved from his stall in the barn. He also indicated there was some kind of discord between himself and the other two horses, although he didn’t go into detail. When it was my turn to share, I felt hesitant. I took a breath, acknowledged my uncertainty, and then repeated exactly what I had received. The woman’s response completely surprised me. She confirmed there were three horses. Originally, the male horse and a female had spent a lot of time together. Then another male was brought in, and the female bonded with him, leaving the original male on the outside. His stall was on one end next to the new male, while the female was on the opposite end,  no longer near him. This shift in relationship was distressing for him. The healer already knew the situation existed and confirmed it. She said she would speak to the owner about moving the horse for emotional reasons. Animal communicators often say horses are one of the most psychic animals and quite capable of telepathy. I guess so. This is exactly the kind of moment that builds self-trust, when you receive something you weren’t fully sure about, and it turns out to be REAL. Learn to Trust What You Get Back when I started learning to open up my intuition, I took many classes on psychic development and explored a wide range of tools. I tried everything I could find: clairvoyance, listening to spirit, writing messages from my guides, and psychometry, which involves holding an object and reading the energy connected to it. It took me a while to catch on. I practiced a lot before I felt comfortable or confident in what I was receiving. Today, the Vibration is Higher and Faster When I started teaching classes in the late 1990s, people would often catch on much faster than I did. They seemed to access things right away, whereas I had spent a long time developing my skills. I believe that has a lot to do with how quickly energy is moving today and how much the frequencies have shifted. When I first started, teachers said it took many years of consistent work to develop these abilities, but that’s not necessarily the case anymore. That said, practice still matters enormously. When you do the work, you begin to trust yourself more. And when you keep track of the messages you receive in a journal, even in simple bullet points, it gives you evidence you can look back on. When you think about intuition, when working with the unseen there is often no obvious proof that something meaningful has happened. But when you write it down, you can later look back and see what you heard and unfolded as a result. It’s one of the fastest ways I know to build self-trust and confidence. This becomes the proof you need to believe in yourself. How I Honed My Intuition I got serious about my intuitive journey by taking a past life course that lasted three months with six women and a teacher. We kept resigning, extending the program into a full year. This is where I first experienced how group energy amplifies your intuitive ability. Over that year, we all grew significantly and learned how to access past lives that were influencing our present experiences. Through the year, I became very close with one of the women, who is still a dear friend today. As we discussed what we were learning, something became clear to us. We realized that looking into the past was essentially the same skill as sensing the present or even looking into the near future. So, we began experimenting by asking questions about next steps in work situations or how to navigate personal challenges. To our surprise, it worked beautifully. It’s All the Same Skill What I’ve come to believe is that the skill you use to connect with intuition is the same, whether you’re tuning into the past or the present, seeking guidance, communicating with animals, or energy itself. The form may look different, but the connection is the same. I’ve seen this in my own experience. Even though I never formally studied animal communication, I was able to connect with that horse. The ability translates across different forms of intuitive work. That doesn’t mean every area feels equally strong right away, but it does mean the door is already open for you. I say this to let you know that you can do this too. It simply requires openness, awareness, intention, and practice. If you feel drawn to your intuitive abilities, follow that. Practice with a friend, or join a small group — that’s one of the fastest ways to build trust in yourself. If you're listening and thinking, I want to do this… but I'm not sure how to start or how to trust what I'm getting, this is exactly why I created my program, Awaken Your Sixth Sense. This program will help you recognize your intuitive signals, trust what you receive, and actually use it in your everyday life when you're making decisions or looking for answers. It's simple, practical, and self-paced, with easy exercises you can start using right away, so you can discover what works best for you. And at just $27, with seven lessons, this makes it an easy way to get started without overthinking it. Because intuition isn’t something reserved for a select few. It’s something you already have. And when you begin to trust it, life starts to feel a lot more supportive and often more magical too. Key Takeaways Group energy amplifies intuitive ability beyond what one person can typically access alone. That’s why working in small groups accelerates development significantly. Doubt is a normal part of receiving intuitive information. Learning to push through it, rather than shutting down, is central to building trust in yourself. Journaling your intuitive hits, even brief bullet points, creates evidence you can return to, and that evidence is what builds lasting self-confidence. The skill behind intuition is universal. Whether you’re tuning into a person, an animal, the past, or the present, you’re using the same core ability. Intuitive frequencies are faster today than they were decades ago, meaning people often develop these skills more quickly now than ever before. Practice and community are the two fastest paths to developing confidence in your intuitive gifts. Frequently Asked Questions What is the most effective way to improve intuition? The most effective way to improve intuition is consistent practice. Tuning in regularly, whether alone, with a friend, or in a group, builds the muscle and helps you build confidence. How can I begin to trust my intuitive insights? Write your insights down in a journal used just for your intuitive work. This gives you a way to track your accuracy. You can look back and see how you did. Can anyone communicate with animals intuitively? You don’t need formal training in animal communication to receive intuitive impressions from animals. It's the same skill you use to tune into people. Openness, intention, and a willingness to trust what you receive are the starting point. Does working in a group really improve intuition? Yes, group energy amplifies what each person can access individually. Many people find they receive more accurate intuitive information in a small group setting than when working alone. It’s one of the fastest ways to build both skill and confidence. The post Here’s How the Horse Reassured Me It Was Really Speaking appeared first on Intuitive Edge.

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation reveals that the Kingdom Passover is the spiritual doorway into God's Kingdom, made possible through the crucifixion and blood of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that this is not about human effort, but about receiving what Christ has already accomplished through grace and faith. Through His blood, believers enter into God's presence, stand in His victory, and participate in the unfolding Kingdom on earth. The message highlights unity, transformation, trust, and the present reality of walking in Christ's authority as part of His Body. Show Notes 1. The Cross as the Door into the Kingdom Christ's crucifixion is thekey to the Kingdom PassoverHis death opened anew door from one age into anotherThe Kingdom is entered through His sacrifice, not human works 2. The Blood Covenant and New Covenant Reality The covenant in Christ's blood iseverything for believersIt is based onwhat God has already done, not what we doThe Passover representsappropriation of Christ's finished work 3. Access into God's Presence Through Christ's blood, believers:Enter God's presenceReceive redemption and grace Ongoing transformation still comes by believing Him 4. Inclusion of All Creation God's plan includesall creation through ChristThe Kingdom removes divisions:“Neither Jew nor Greek…” A new creation reality is emerging through His blood 5. Standing in Victory and Authority Believers stand in:Christ's victoryThe rest of God Authority comes through positioning in Him, not striving 6. Manifestation of the Kingdom on Earth The Kingdom is not distant—it iscoming into this realmChrist is being revealed through His peopleHis Body becomes the vessel of Kingdom expression 7. God's Appointed Times and Revelation The feasts areappointed times of revelationGod is unveiling things previously hiddenBelievers are called to live withanticipation and faith 8. Grace, Faith, and Trust Salvation and walking in God are by:Grace + Faith Trust becomes a deep, unwavering response Walking with God becomes an automatic reflex of trust 9. Living in the “Now” of God The Kingdom is not future only—it ispresent (“today”)Believers must remove delay and excusesThe call is to step intoimmediate obedience and reality 10. Walking in Openness and Truth Victory comes through:Transparency before GodThe Word as a sword Not through worldly systems or duplicity Key Quotes “The key to the Passover of the kingdom was Christ's crucifixion.”“That door that Christ opened… was so necessary.”“The covenant that He made in His blood is everything to us.”“By grace we've been saved through faith.”“I don't care what's coming… I trust what the Lord's doing.”“We are in Christ… walking in His victory.”“It's now. It's today.”“You prevail as you stand… before the Lord with the sword.”“God is our provision… this is a new day.” Scriptural References Exodus 12The original Passover (foundation of the concept)John 1 (29)Christ as the Lamb of GodHebrews 10 (19–22)Access to God through the blood of JesusJeremiah 31 (31)The New CovenantEphesians 2 (8–9)Saved by grace through faithGalatians 3 (28)No Jew or Greek, one in ChristRomans 8 (19–21)Creation included in redemption

Administrative Professionals Day 2026 is celebrated on Wednesday, April 22, to recognize the essential work of administrative staff, including secretaries, assistants, and support professionals. It is also celebrated all month in April. For our Administrative Professional Empowerment Series, Plan Dulce Hosts Michelle E.  Zuñiga, PhD, AICP (she/her/hers)  and Haydee Urita-Lopez (she/her/hers) interview Beatrice Pacheco (she/her/ella), Chief Clerk at the City of Los Angeles' Planning Department. Beatrice Pacheco is originally from East Los Angeles, California, and lived in the City of La Puente. In 1984 Beatrice joined the Army and she became an Administrative Specialist, she left for her first permanent duty station at Fort Red Cloud in Uijeongbu, South Korea.  After that tour of duty she was stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington state where she married and remained until 1987.After her Army life she worked various clerical jobs at private companies and right before she joined the City of Los Angeles, she worked at one of the most rewarding jobs she'd had.  It was with a glue factory in the City of Industry and was only 10 minutes away from home.  This was a rewarding position because she learned how to purchase high dollar raw materials which were used to produce the glue sold to companies like Bear and Vista Paint.  She also learned how to manage large amounts of inventory and how to supervise a warehouse.  Knowing that she needed to provide for her son and herself, being a single parent, she decided to apply for the City of Los Angeles.  Beatrice applied for the City's entry level position of Clerk Typist in 2000 and was hired joining the LAPD City Attorney Liaison Unit. They took in misdemeanor cases and assisted the public with their case status.  She was promoted to Senior Administrative Clerk in 2001 with the Department of Building and Safety and then came to Planning on a promotion to Principal Clerk with the Records Management Unit of the Planning Department in 2007.  Beatrice is still with the Planning Department and was promoted to Chief Clerk in 2014 which is her current position. Beatrice considers herself fortunate enough to have a wonderful team in the Records unit and has created great relationships with their management staff and the office of the City Attorney's office.  This has been instrumental in her success as the Custodian of Records for the Department because she handles the Public Records Act Requests and Subpoenas that are served.  As she looks towards retirement in a couple of years, she is so proud of those that she has mentored and who have been promoted to other positions.  That has been one of her greatest accomplishments while working for the City of Los Angeles.--------------------------------------Plan Dulce is a podcast by members of the ⁠⁠Latinos and Planning Division⁠ of the American Planning Association⁠. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Want to recommend our next great guests and stay updated on the latest episodes? We want to hear from you! Follow, rate, and subscribe! Your support and feedback helps us continue to amplify insightful and inspiring stories from our wonderfully culturally and professionally diverse community.This episode was conceived, written, and produced by Haydee Urita-Lopez (she/her/hers), Michelle E. Zuñiga, PhD, AICP (she/her/hers) and co-produced by Vidal F. Márquez (he/him).Connect:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/plandulcepodcast/ Facebook:⁠https://www.facebook.com/LatinosandPlanning/⁠Youtube:Subscribe to Plan Dulce on Youtube LinkedIn:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4294535/⁠X/ Twitter:⁠https://twitter.com/latinosplanapa?lang=en⁠

In episode 184 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson sits down with Brock Boggs, Director of Technology at Cityscape Schools and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center® (MS-ISAC®) member. Together, they discuss how Brock approaches cybersecurity policy development as a journey at his school.Here are some highlights from our episode:01:21. Brock's first attempt at drafting an IT security policy manual04:17. Fact or fiction? How the best "written" security program doesn't always translate06:35. A starting policy landscape of creating baselines for cybersecurity, ticketing, and more08:40. How Brock learned about a roadmap for his school at ISAC Annual Meeting 202311:07. Lean and to the point: The second draft of Brock's IT security policy manual12:37. The use of Center for Internet Security® (CIS®) policy templates to write procedures19:34. How Brock used regular updates about his policy manual to secure stakeholder buy-in28:42. Openness, willingness to fail, and adaptability as strengths of the community31:49. Approaching cybersecurity policy development as an ever-changing journeyResourcesCIS Critical Security Controls®Policy TemplatesFormalizing K-12 Cybersecurity Policies in Less TimeEpisode 163: K-12 Cybersecurity Made PracticalEpisode 176: A Cybersecurity Journey of Incremental WinsGuide to Implementation Groups (IG): CIS Critical Security Controls v8.1CIS SecureSuite® MembershipIf you have some feedback or an idea for an upcoming episode of Cybersecurity Where You Are, let us know by emailing podcast@cisecurity.org.

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Rather than answers, this celebrates curiosity and openness. It affirms that becoming isn't about arriving, it's about staying awake to possibility. Core question: What does "more" mean to you now, and how will you make room for it? Today, on Notable Leaders' Radio, I speak with Stefoni Rossiter, retired educator, caregiver, and creative spirit. She shares how this season of transition has opened the door to deeper self-trust, creativity, and a more compassionate way of becoming. In today's episode, we discuss: Pay attention to what has always drawn you in. The things we were naturally curious about early in life often still point toward what matters most to us now. Looking back can help you notice patterns you may have overlooked and reconnect with parts of yourself that are still waiting to be used. Creativity does not have an expiration date. Whether it is sketching, journaling, cooking, gardening, writing, or building something with your hands, trying something new can open up a different kind of confidence. You do not need to be an expert to benefit from creativity. Your role can change without your value changing. A transition like retirement, caregiving, or a career shift can leave you wondering who you are without your old responsibilities. Identity can expand, and a new season does not erase the impact of the one before it. Self-care can be practical and personal. It does not have to look fancy to matter. For Stefoni, routines, movement, reading, gardening, and creative time all help her stay grounded, and that is a good reminder that self-care works best when it actually fits your life. You do not have to do it perfectly to do it well. Stefoni's willingness to try, fail, adjust, and keep going is part of what makes her story so relatable. That same mindset can help anyone loosen their grip on perfection and make room for growth.   RESOURCES: Guest Bio: Stefoni Rossiter is a veteran theater arts performer, director, and choreographer with over 50 years of experience.   Retiring from full-time teaching in 2024, she now teaches middle school theater arts part-time at a local charter school.   Awards: Parent of the Year, Autism Society Ventura, California, Mayor's Award for Arts Educator of the Year 6 Teachers of the semester awards Teacher of the year Inducted into the Hall of Fame  Since retirement, Stefoni has learned to fill her days with self-care, which includes incorporating daily creativity. Belinda's Bio: Belinda is a sought-after Leadership Advisor, Coach, Consultant and Keynote speaker and a leading authority in guiding global executives, professionals and small business owners to become today's highly respected leaders. As the Founder of BelindaPruyne.com, Belinda works with such organizations as IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, BBDO, The BAM Connection, Hilton, Leidos, Yale School of Medicine, Landis, and the Discovery Channel. Most recently, she redesigned two global internal advertising agencies for Cella, a leader in creative staffing and consulting. She is a founding C-suite and executive management coach for Chief, the fastest-growing executive women's network. Since 2020, Belinda has delivered more than 72 interviews with top-level executives and business leaders who share their inner journey to success; letting you know the truth of what it took to achieve their success in her Notable Leaders Radio podcast. She gained a wealth of expertise in the client services industry as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Creative Management at Grey Advertising, managing 500 people around the globe. With over 20+ years of leadership development experience, she brings industry-wide recognition to the executives and companies she works with. Whether a startup, turnaround, acquisition, or global corporation, executives and companies continue to turn to Pruyne for strategic and impactful solutions in a rapidly shifting economy and marketplace. Website: Belindapruyne.com Email Address: hello@belindapruyne.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindapruyne  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotableLeadersNetwork.BelindaPruyne/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/belindapruyne?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindapruyne/   

In this week's episode we take the OCEAN Personality Test! The test measures Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism. Here's the link to take it with us https://prismocean.com/big-five-personality-test/We also chat about Devon's trip to Boston and more life updates!00:00 Intro06:50 Trip to Boston: Food, Lady Gaga and Harvard21:10 Ocean Personality Test40:50 Test ResultsJOIN OUR PATREON!!⁠ ⁠patreon.com/sogladwerefriends ⁠ We are so excited to finally be able to bring you exclusive content! Your support means the world to us https://prismocean.com/big-five-personality-test/ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS!We want to hear from you! Please feel free to send us any questions you may have for us to use in a Q+A and/or any situations you may be in that you want our advice on!sogladwerefriends@gmail.comAnonymous Google Form———JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!———FOLLOW US!@sogladwerefriendsDEVON: @devonandwilloDevon IGDevon TIKTOKDevon YOUTUBEMAGGIE: @maggiewiththedogsMaggie IGMaggie TIKTOKMaggie YOUTUBEBRITTANY: @rosieandbritt // @workingdogmomma@rosieandbritt IG:@rosieandbritt TIKTOK@workingdogmomma IG@workingdogmomma TIKTOK——————————————————

Dr. Jiang answers a variety of questions from his audience. The overarching theme is that Cohesiveness, Energy and Openness will be the biggest factors in VICTORY! Guess whose society is NOT very Cohesive?Dr. Jiang Answers Questions from X Fanshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue8y5e3HnHE

Dear Friends, this is the introduction to releasing the 9th primary mental truth, the Truth of Openness. If this material resonates with you, please feel free to join me live on A New Human Experience podcast every week.  The podcast format is a main talk on a consciousness expanding topic, followed by a brief Q/A or check-in with everyone on the call (this section is not recorded), then comes a meditationand a final check-in (not recorded). Find out how to join a live podcast on this webpage - http://www.thecalltoshine.com/podcast-call-details/  Connect with  me on FaceBookSubscribe to my YouTube channel

We start with Lineage misalignments release and go into releasing misalignments to the Truth of Openness. If this material resonates with you, please feel free to join me live on A New Human Experience podcast every week.  The podcast format is a main talk on a consciousness expanding topic, followed by a brief Q/A or check-in with everyone on the call (this section is not recorded), then comes a meditationand a final check-in (not recorded). Find out how to join a live podcast on this webpage - http://www.thecalltoshine.com/podcast-call-details/  Connect with  me on FaceBookSubscribe to my YouTube channel

Derek Rishmawy, James Wood, and Joe Minick trace the nature-grace debate from de Lubac's challenge to neoscholastic "pure nature" through Blondel, Bavinck, and Betz's Christ the Logos of Creation — asking what's actually at stake: the gratuity of grace, the coherence of theological anthropology, and the twin dangers of secular dualism and pantheist collapse. — Get Spiritual Formation for the Family ebook for free at http://mereorthodoxy.com/family. Mere Fidelity is a podcast from Mere Orthodoxy and is listener-supported. If you would like to support this work, become a Mere Orthodoxy Member today at http://mereorthodoxy.com/membership. Get 30% of the Baker Book of the Month, Keeping Kids Christian: Recovering A Biblical Vision For Lifelong Discipleship, by going to: http://bakerbookhouse.com/pages/mere-fidelity Apply for Beeson Divinity School's Ph.D program by April 1 for Fall 2026 admission here: https://bit.ly/BeesonPhD — Chapters 00:00 - Introduction: Why Nature and Grace? 02:30 - The Debate in Context: Neo-Calvinism, Catholic-Protestant Dialogue, and David Bentley Hart 05:00 - James on De Lubac: Challenging Pure Nature and Extrinsicism 08:30 - Blondel, Desire, and the Political Consequences of Separation 11:30 - Derek's Five-Year-Old Explanation: What Is Actually at Issue 13:30 - Joe: Natural Ends, Supernatural Ends, and the Beatific Vision 16:00 - Steel-Manning the Two-Tier View: Gratuity of Grace 18:30 - Bavinck, the Donum Superadditum, and Terminological Convergence 22:00 - The Neo-Calvinist Peril: Immanentizing the Eschaton 24:00 - Reception History: Did De Lubac Get Thomas Right? 27:00 - Betz, Chavarra, and Philosophy's Openness to Theology 31:00 - Participatory Metaphysics and Non-Competitive Freedom 33:30 - Derek's Worry: The Pantheist Ditch 36:00 - Horton's Trilogy and the Irenaean/Origenist Distinction 39:00 - The Two Ditches: Extrinsic Dualism vs. Pantheistic Monism 43:00 - Desire, Idolatry, and the Hook Into the Real 47:00 - Was the Incarnation Part of the Plan? Creation in Christ 50:00 - Closing Thoughts: Bavinck's Affirmations and Where to Go Next

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Guided Meditation on the 5 elements with a poem by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

In this episode, Dr. Chris Wilson discusses the association between psychological flexibility and higher life satisfaction, better health, and improved resilience.She examines how neuroplasticity allows us to rewire ourbrain to become more adaptable, how building a flexible mindset involves challenging all-or-nothing thinking, and how listening to your body helps prevent crashes and reduces inflammation.Finally, she'll discuss how affirmations can retrain yourbrain and support emotional regulation. Timeline:00:00 Introduction to Flexibility and Chronic Illness00:52 The Benefits of Psychological Flexibility01:01 Elements of Flexibility: Presence, Openness,Acceptance02:01 Accepting Difficult Emotions and Managing Change02:58 The Brain's Response to Unpredictability andNeuroplasticity04:18 Flexibility as Self-Care, Not Failure05:19 Rewiring the Brain for Flexibility06:16 Imagining a Flexible You07:15 Benefits of Embracing Flexibility07:59 Building a Flexible Mindset08:59 Listening to Your Body11:50 Using Affirmations to Foster Flexibility13:06 Redefining Chronic Illness and Flexibility Keywordspsychological flexibility, chronic illness, resilience,neuroplasticity, self-care, emotional regulation, adaptability, mental health, wellness, personal growthResource Link: Cherry, K. (2025, November 12). PsychologicalFlexibility: What It Means and Why It's Important. Verywell Mind. RetrievedApril 6, 2026, from https://www.verywellmind.com/psychological-flexibility-7509628

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Guided Meditation on the 5 elements with a poem by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

SummaryThis sermon explores the profound lessons on prayer from Genesis 18, focusing on Abraham's interactions with God. It highlights the importance of openness, humility, and trust in prayer, illustrating how a close relationship with God can be cultivated through honest communication and intercession.Key TopicsAbraham's interaction with God in Genesis 18Lessons on prayer: openness, humility, trustGod's justice and mercy in judgmentIntercessory prayer for othersThe character of God as just and mercifulChapters00:00 Introduction to Prayer and Abraham's Journey02:49 Understanding God's Promises to Abraham06:04 The Interaction Between Abraham and God09:06 Abraham's Intercession for Sodom11:58 Lessons on Openness and Humility in Prayer14:50 The Nature of God: Justice and Mercy17:49 The Importance of Intercessory Prayer21:08 Conclusion: Drawing Near to God in PrayerLinks for Apple, Spotify, and Youtube to listen: https://icandopodcast.comBooks on Amazon and Blogs: https://benjaminlee.blog/books-2/

Your perspective on life isn't fixed and understanding the difference between witnessing and living an experience could change everything about how you grow.In this episode, Steph digs into the layers of perspective that shape how we respond to life's challenges. We explore what it means to truly understand something versus simply observing it from the outside, and why that distinction matters deeply for personal development and leadership. Through personal stories, Steph illustrates how openness and curiosity unlock a richer, more empathetic way of moving through the world. This episode is an invitation to practice gratitude, see every person as a teacher, and let lived experience deepen your resilience and impact.In this episode you'll discover:The difference between witnessing and living an experienceHow perspective influences responses to challengesThe importance of open-mindedness and curiosityPersonal stories illustrating layers of perspectiveThe role of gratitude and empathy in personal growthYour takeaways:Your perspective is shaped by both witnessing and living experiences.Deep understanding requires experiencing challenges firsthand.Openness and curiosity are essential for growth.Chapters00:00 The Power of Perspective01:52 Layers of Perspective06:24 The Importance of Open-Mindedness09:15 Embracing Learning from OthersResources mentioned:Wayne Dyer's quote on perspective

Read Online“You belong to what is below, I belong to what is above. You belong to this world, but I do not belong to this world. That is why I told you that you will die in your sins. For if you do not believe that I AM, you will die in your sins.” John 8:23–24Tensions were growing as Jesus gradually unveiled the deeper reality of Who He is, while the Pharisees remained blind to the truth, obstinate in their opposition. When Jesus said, “you will die in your sins,” He was not speaking of a sin committed out of weakness or confusion. He was speaking about the Pharisees' fundamental and grave sin of refusing to accept Him as “I AM,” the Messiah and Son of God.Chapter 8 in John's Gospel reveals this growing tension. In today's Gospel, Jesus becomes exceptionally clear about His messianic identity, taking upon Himself the awesome name of Yahweh: I AM. Chapter 8 concludes with Jesus stating, “You belong to your father the devil and you willingly carry out your father's desires” (John 8:44). This so angered the Jews that they tried to stone Him. Why did Jesus agitate the Pharisees and others who refused to believe in Him? It certainly wasn't to be argumentative. The agitation came from the truth He proclaimed about Himself and the Pharisees' need to believe in Him. He was unveiling His identity and inviting people to believe in Him so they could receive the gift of eternal life. The truth, however, that He was the Messiah, the Son of God, and the great I AM, was more than the self-righteous Pharisees could handle. Jesus' divine identity did not fit into their expectations of Who the Messiah would be. Furthermore, when Jesus revealed the truth of Who He was with such clarity, the Pharisees realized that much of what they believed about the Messiah was wrong; that was hard for them to accept because they didn't want to change.We have much to learn from the Pharisees. There are many things God asks of us that are difficult to accept. First, within the larger context of secular society, God's pure and holy truth is often met with resistance, ignored, or even dismissed outright. When disciples of Christ live their faith openly and proclaim the full message of the Gospel in the public square, they are frequently attacked as judgmental, outdated, or disconnected from modernity. Opposition to the Gospel manifests itself in numerous ways—especially in academic institutions that push relativism, secular news outlets that downplay or marginalize Christian values, political parties that advance agendas contrary to the moral law, bureaucratic workplaces driven by profit and power rather than ethics, and even within our own families, where faith can become a point of contention and division.The broader societal context is not the only place God's truth is met with resistance. In each of our souls, God's holy truth demands total surrender to His will and obedience to His commands. God—the all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-loving Creator of all things—alone knows what is best for us. Holiness requires ongoing conversion, change, and humble repentance. Rejection of God's truth leaves us angry and defensive, just like the Pharisees. Openness to God's truth demands change. As the old saying goes, “Change is the only thing that remains the same.” Change is difficult, especially when God's pure light and truth reveal that we have walked down the wrong path, believed lies, failed to love, and misunderstood the Gospel and the demands that the great I AM expects of us.Reflect today on the Pharisees and their fierce opposition to Jesus. As you do, humbly consider any ways that you are obstinate and unwilling to change. The only people in this world who do not need to change are those who have already arrived at the perfection of Divine Union, freed of every earthly sin and attachment to sin. The rest of us still have a long road of conversion, purification, and humbling repentance. Do not take the path of the Pharisees. Eagerly run to the difficult and demanding truth God speaks to you so that you will come to know God's power and true identity in your life, accepting Him as your Lord and Messiah. My demanding Lord, You call me to perfection because You love me. Because of my sin, I often resist the many ways that You speak to me, trying to draw me into the full truth. Please open my heart and remove all obstinacy so that I will willingly change so as to ascend the glorious staircase toward Divine Union. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image via Adobe StockSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Go to Go to https://www.learningleader.com/becoming to see the pre-order bonuses for The Price of Becoming This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guest: Scott Galloway is the New York Times bestselling author of books including The Four, The Algebra of Happiness, Post Corona, Adrift, and The Algebra of Wealth.  Notes: Key Learnings Routine speeds up time, novelty slows it down. If you want life to go fast, just spend it alone and have a routine and never bust out of that routine. What makes life interesting is diversity in people, because people are complicated, and relationships are complicated. Lean into your emotions to slow time down. If you see something that moves you, stop, think about it, ask yourself why it moves you, and try to cement that moment in your brain. Otherwise, you're not sleepwalking through life; you're sleep sprinting. "The greatest wasted resource in history is good intentions that don't get articulated." No matter how famous someone is, they love affirmation as much as anybody else. Good thoughts that don't get articulated are wasted. Absorb when you're upset and lean into emotions, good and bad. This sort of marks the day and slows things down. Otherwise, if you get up every morning, do the same thing, eat the same thing, have the same relationship, the week's just gonna go really fast. Reverse engineer your success to things that aren't your fault. What are the things that played a role in your success that you had no control over? Your luck, your good fortune. For Scott: big government, assisted lunch, Pell Grants, University of California, technology financed by middle-class taxpayers, DARPA, the internet, deep pools of capital, and acceptance of failure. His mom told him he had value every day. Scott's mom, every day, implicitly and explicitly, told him and communicated to him that he had value. That builds a basic confidence that manifests in different ways: the confidence to fail, approach strangers, believe you're worthy of love, that you'll add value to a company, and that you can ask for tens of millions of dollars from someone. When good things happened, he used to call his mom. Whether it was getting a bonus at Morgan Stanley or striking up a conversation with a woman at Starbucks and getting her number, Scott used to call his mom. Your parents can bask in your victory, and you can brag to your parents, and it's okay. If there's no one there with you, it's like it didn't happen. Scott travels for business and stays at really nice hotels, and inevitably gets upgraded to the penthouse or the George V in Paris when he's alone. But if there's no one there with you, it's like it didn't happen. Celebrate victories, tell people how much they mean to you. You have to call your friends, celebrate their victories, celebrate your own, and tell people how much they mean to you. Every day, no matter what, tell your kids you're proud of them and love them. No matter how much Scott's kids piss him off, at some point, he finds a way to say, "I'm proud of you, and I love you immensely. You know that, right?" He hopes they have that same kind of base or pillar of confidence he had his whole life. Having someone tell you they believe in you every day works. You don't have to be a baller or successful. Just having someone in your life and every day telling them they mean a lot to you, they can't help but not believe you after a while. Being a leader isn't about being the smartest person in the room. Scott used to think being a leader was being the smartest person in the room, and he had trouble, especially with other men, thinking if he acknowledged someone else was doing a good job, somehow that made him less impressive. You have so much currency as a founder or manager. If you're in a management or leadership role, much less a founder, you have so much currency to pull someone into a conference room and say, "You were outstanding in that meeting" or "I just read this, and I love this paragraph. God, where did you come up with this idea?" You literally see these people just light up. "If you're thinking it, say it." The instant you're thinking something positive about somebody, just tell them, text them, call them. Don't wait. We have a tendency to think other people are telepathic, that they must sense we think they're wonderful. No, they don't sense it. Articulate it. When you're on your deathbed, you're not gonna think "I gave too much praise at work and told too many people how much they meant to me." Young people need watering. If you don't give young people feedback and praise when they deserve it, it's like having a ton of capital and not spending it. Especially with young people, they need watering. Feedback is incredible compensation. Whenever someone does something good, Scott tries to remind himself via email. Then, when he does their review at the end of the year, it's like, " Wow, this dude is paying attention. That is a form of compensation. Give thoughtful reviews that show you understand them. Tell them what they need to develop to get to the next level. Pay for the courses they need. They're a single mom who needs flexibility and wants to make more money. That's compensation. "Become a clip machine." Certain people are clip machines: James Clear, Morgan Housel, Kat Cole, Scott Galloway. These are people who communicate ideas in ways that are instantly shareable and memorable. For leaders, becoming an effective communicator isn't optional anymore. You need to be able to inspire and move people. The ability to write well is the stem of storytelling. It forces you to manage your thoughts and think things through. It's difficult to be a great storyteller if you can't write at a competent level. Rank yourself across every medium and go deep on one. Look at every medium (texting, LinkedIn, short form video, TikTok, long form writing, speaking), rank yourself, listen to yourself, decide what your specialty is, and then go very deep into one. Figure out your medium and commit to being in the top 1%. Challenge yourself to be in the top 10% within a year, the top 1% within three years. Identify which medium you have skills in, then challenge yourself. If you're in the top 6,000 podcasts out of 600,000 that put out content every week, you're in the top 1%. "Social media may make you want to shower after you use it, but it's frightening how powerful it is." In terms of economic power and influence, it's frightening how powerful social media is right now. If you're a young person and you want to be influential or economically secure, you need to master it. Storytelling is the enduring skill to give your kids. Scott's core competence is storytelling. His superpower is attracting and retaining people who help leverage his skills. The most radical act in a capitalist society is not participation. Scott started Resist and Unsubscribe because action absorbs anxiety. He was sick of being virtuous and courageous on a keyboard or a mic and wanted to do something. "Ready, fire, fucking aim on this thing called life." Scott wants to dance like no one is watching. He's gonna be dead soon, and it's all going really fast. He doesn't want to look back and think about losing sponsors or what people thought was stupid. He wants to think, "Right on, I tried to do something." He wants to be that guy who was unafraid, who showed up with a carpool to try and make a difference. Your spending or lack thereof is a weapon hiding in plain sight. The government most quickly responded six years ago during COVID, not because tens of thousands of people were dying, but because the GDP crashed 31%. The president backs away from plans when the bond market or stock market goes down. Even a gnat on an elephant matters. Even if it's just a gnat on an elephant, enough gnats will take down an elephant. If you have economic security and people who love you unconditionally, you have an obligation to speak out. Sam Harris has this great saying: if you have economic security and people who love you unconditionally, then you have an obligation to speak out and speak your mind, because most people don't have that luxury. Do what makes you feel good about yourself. It's not easy being mediocre-looking; it takes real effort. Scott grew up very skinny with bad acne and thinks maybe he's a little too focused or self-conscious about his looks. America is ageist, and looks matter. New York is the ultimate tip of the spear for a capitalist society, and it's optimized for two people: hot women and rich guys. For everyone else, it's a soul-crushing experience. We can talk about the way the world should be and the way the world is. That's the way the world is. Start working out. Scott coaches young men: start working out. It's good for your head. It shows women and employers you're in shape, not just because it looks good (which it does), but because it reflects how you show up, that you have discipline, that you can commit to something. The rule of threes puts you in the top 5% of attractiveness. If you work out three times a week or more, if you spend at least 30 hours a week working outside of the house, and put yourself in the company of strangers (church group, nonprofits, sports league), just by doing those three things, you put yourself in the top 5% of attractiveness of young males. Anyone who's had great yeses has had a shit ton of no's. If you can be in the top 5% and learn how to mourn and move on from rejection, at some point, you'll be voluntarily celibate, which is awesome. There were hundreds of no's for you to get to a top podcast. You get used to no. No one has the right to a living or to reproduce. If you want to score above your class economically or romantically, get out a big spoon and get ready to eat shit. It's what everyone of us has done. "I'm constantly worried about my boys now." Scott didn't worry about his kids when they were little unless they were sick - they were safe and home. Now he's worried about them all the time: are they doing okay at school? Is the quiet one okay? His champagne toast moment would be celebrating his son's first year of college going well - having fun, a good friend group, a couple of dates, football games, and gearing up for sophomore year. Reflection Questions What things played a role in your success that you had no control over? Your luck, your good fortune. How does reverse engineering to those things change your perspective? Who in your life needs to hear that you're proud of them and that they mean a lot to you? When's the last time you actually said it? Rank yourself across every medium you participate in (texting, LinkedIn, video, writing, speaking). What's your specialty? Are you willing to commit to being in the top 1% of that medium within three years? More Learning #578: Scott Galloway - The Algebra of Wealth #492: Scott Galloway - Finding What You're Good At #396: Scott Galloway - Turning Crisis Into Opportunity Podcast Chapters 00:00 Preorder my new book! 02:45 Meet Scott Galloway 04:13 Resilience To Criticism 05:43 Slowing Time With Novelty 08:43 Scott's Mom Building Confidence 14:52 Use Praise As a Leadership Currency 24:27 Becoming A Great Storyteller 31:06 Resist And Unsubscribe Origins 35:35 What Comes Next 37:13 Facing Both Backlash and Support 39:45 Living Unafraid 41:23 Why Sell Prof G? 42:37 Building Enterprise Value 46:46 The Openness of Cosmetic Surgery  48:47 The World's View on the Physical 50:42 Rule of Threes for Men 53:11 Scott's Champagne Toast 56:52 The Belief of Reasonable Politics  58:10 Where to Find Scott Online 01:02:14 EOPC

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In this episode of the Man Within podcast, Sathya engages with Murray and Ash Smith from Catch the Fire Toronto to explore the themes of community, connection, and the challenges of loneliness in today's society. They share their personal journeys, the importance of kindness and openness in building relationships, and the dynamics of fostering community in a large city. The conversation delves into the significance of vulnerability, the role of personal responsibility in creating community, and the unique challenges faced by different genders in forming connections. The episode emphasizes the need for healing and self-awareness as foundational elements for meaningful relationships.  

In this throwback episode, host Shikha Jain, MD, speaks with Don Dizon, MD, about innovation throughout times of uncertainty in medicine, challenges currently facing physicians and more. ·       Welcome to another exciting episode of Oncology Overdrive 0:15 ·       About Dizon 0:25 ·       The interview 1:08 ·       How did you decide to become an oncologist and navigate a traditional academic career with many non-traditional "add-ons"? 1:46 ·       Jain and Dizon on the importance of providing humanity to physicians. 5:40 ·       Jain and Dizon on finding balance when providing patients with information.  7:45 ·       Jain and Dizon on federal funding challenges facing oncology advancements.  8:39 ·       Can you tell us more about transitioning to your new role at Tufts? 11:43 ·       Jain and Dizon on the growing amount of career shifts in medicine. 15:35 ·       How do we move forward with these new guardrails up from corporatization? 17:15 ·       Jain and Dizon on how the age of social media has changed the perception, training and demands of doctors. 22:39 ·       Dizon and Jain on the power of being able to admit "I don't know." 25:52 ·       What are some tips that you have for new attendings and people just starting in their careers? 31:13 ·       Dizon and Jain on the importance of humanizing patients during their care. 38:15 ·       If someone could only listen to the last few minutes of this episode, what would you want listeners to take away? 41:52 ·       How to contact Dizon 42:32 ·       Thanks for listening 43:26 Don Dizon, MD, is a professor of medicine at Tufts University and is the system chief of hematology and oncology for Tufts Medicine. He is also the editor in chief of CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, the flagship journal of the American Cancer Society as well as the vice-chair of membership and accrual at the SWOG Cancer Research Network. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Jain at oncologyoverdrive@healio.com. Follow Healio on X and LinkedIn: @HemOncToday and https://www.linkedin.com/company/hemonctoday/. Follow Dr. Jain on X: @ShikhaJainMD. Dizon can be reached on Tiktok @drdonsdizon, Instagram @drdonsdizon and LinkedIn. Disclosures: Jain and Dizon report no relevant financial disclosures.

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If you are the betrayed partner, it makes sense that you likely want more conversation, not less. You want answers. Clarity. Openness. You want your partner to sit with you in the pain instead of avoiding it. If you are the one who broke the trust, you're probably showing up to these conversations because you know you owe it to your betrayed partner....Even if you dread it. So you are talking, you are having the conversations, and, yet… nothing feels different. In this episode of From Crisis to Connection, Geoff and Jody challenge the belief that talking about it automatically means you are working through it. Sometimes all the talking is actually keeping you stuck. __________________________________ Download the Free Video Resource: Rekindle Romance After Betrayal Romance doesn't come back through pressure or pretending everything is fine. It returns when safety is rebuilt slowly and intentionally. When your nervous system begins to calm, connection becomes possible again. This training will help you understand what needs to happen first – so you're not trying to rebuild intimacy on a broken foundation. Get your copy here. ______________________________ Download the Free Resource: You, Me, Us - A Way Forward After Betrayal When betrayal has shaken your relationship, it can feel impossible to know where to begin. This free 15-minute video and companion worksheet will help you steady yourself, support your partner, and begin caring for the relationship between you. Get your copy here. ______________________________ Join the Courageous Together™ Program Courageous Together™ isn't just another course, it's a trauma-informed roadmap that holds both of you in the healing process. If you've ever wondered “Where do we even start?” After betrayal, this program gives you the clarity and structure you need. It meets the betrayed partner's need for safety while guiding the recovering partner toward real accountability, creating a path forward that neither of you has to figure out on your own. Healing from betrayal is overwhelming in isolation, which is why Courageous Together™ brings you expert guidance, practical tools, and a supportive community of couples walking the same road. Inside, you'll find a step-by-step framework, live support opportunities, and the reassurance that you're not alone as you rebuild safety, restore trust, and move toward genuine connection. You'll have access to: A structured healing framework with step-by-step guidance Video lessons and worksheets to build safety, accountability, and connection The option to join live group circles and support calls with me A private, secure community of others walking the same path Learn more and join us inside Courageous Together ______________________________ Stay Connected Website YouTube Instagram Facebook If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it. And don't forget to leave a review! We'd love to hear how this podcast is supporting your healing journey. __________________________________ Watch on YouTube Prefer video? You can watch full episodes of From Crisis to Connection on our YouTube channel __________________________________ About Geoff Steurer I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS) with 25+ years of experience helping individuals and couples heal from the devastation of sexual betrayal and broken trust. I am the founder of the Courageous Together program, co-host of the From Crisis to Connection podcast, and co-author of Love You, Hate the Porn. My work integrates trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and practical tools for creating lasting safety and connection. I've been married to my wife, Jody, since 1996 and we are the parents of four children. About Jody Steurer Jody is the co-host of the From Crisis to Connection podcast, where she brings her thoughtful, common-sense perspective to conversations about healing, trust, and connection. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Brigham Young University and is an ACA-certified coach. Jody has years of experience in corporate training, small business leadership, and family life, and raising four children (two of them neurodivergent). She loves watercolor painting, landscape design, spending time outdoors, and snow skiing.

Psychedelics are having a cultural moment. Research is promising. Stories of healing are everywhere. But here's the truth: these experiences aren't magic cures. And they aren't right for every nervous system at every time.   In this episode, Elisabeth Kristof and Jennifer Wallace slow the conversation down. Instead of asking, "Do psychedelics heal trauma?" They explore a more grounded question: What becomes possible when psychedelic or peak somatic experiences are approached through the lens of nervous system safety, preparation, and integration?   If you've been curious about psychedelics, already had experiences, or feel unsure whether they're right for you, this episode offers nuance, research, and deep nervous system perspective. Because post-traumatic growth isn't about becoming someone new. It's about becoming more available to the life that's already waiting for you.   Topic Covered Why psychedelics may reorganize meaning, not just reduce symptoms How trauma fragments narrative and how safety allows integration The science of psychological flexibility and why it predicts long-term outcomes What "somatic journeying" is and why it can feel disorienting The importance of preparation, titration, and facilitator trust Why intensity does not equal healing Psychedelics vs antidepressants in research on connectedness Default Mode Network (DMN), identity rigidity, and belief updating Why creativity often emerges when survival softens The risks of over-reliance and "chasing the medicine" Why discernment and self-trust matter more than hype   Chapters  00:00 – Psychedelics Aren't Magic Cures
 03:00 – Meaning-Making & Narrative Reorganization
 08:58 – Psychological Flexibility & Emotional Capacity
 17:00 – Preparation, Somatic Journeying & Integration
 23:29 – Connectedness & Relational Repair
 34:33 – Identity, Neuro Tags & the Default Mode Network
 41:03 – Creativity as a Byproduct of Safety
 48:14 – Discernment, Industry Hype & Self-Trust   Calls to Action: Neurosomatic Intelligence is now enrolling : https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/nsi-certification Sacred Synapse: an educational YouTube channel founded by Jennifer Wallace that explores nervous system regulation, applied neuroscience, consciousness, and psychedelic preparation and integration through Neurosomatic Intelligence.    Wayfinder Journal: Track nervous system patterns and support preparation and integration through Neurosomatic Intelligence.   FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired  Learn to work with Boundaries at the level of the body and nervous system at https://www.boundaryrewire.com Get a two-week free trial of neurosomatic training at https://rewiretrial.com Sources:    Amada, N., et al. "The Transformative Potential of Psychedelic Experiences: A Qualitative Analysis of Meaning-Making and Narrative Reorganization." Journal of Consciousness Studies, vol. 27, no. 7–8, 2020, pp. 122–150.   Carhart-Harris, Robin L., et al. "Neural Correlates of the Psychedelic State as Determined by fMRI Studies with Psilocybin." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, vol. 109, no. 6, 2012, pp. 2138–2143.   Carhart-Harris, Robin L., et al. "The Entropic Brain: A Theory of Conscious States Informed by Neuroimaging Research with Psychedelic Drugs." Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, vol. 8, 2014, article 20.   Carhart-Harris, Robin L., et al. "Psilocybin with Psychological Support for Treatment-Resistant Depression: Six-Month Follow-Up." Psychopharmacology, vol. 235, no. 2, 2018, pp. 399–408.   Davis, Alan K., Roland R. Griffiths, and Frederick S. Barrett. "Psychological Flexibility Mediates the Relations between Acute Psychedelic Effects and Subjective Decreases in Depression and Anxiety." Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, vol. 15, 2020, pp. 39–45.   Davis, Alan K., et al. "Effects of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy on Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial." JAMA Psychiatry, vol. 78, no. 5, 2021, pp. 481–489.   Erritzoe, David, et al. "Effects of Psilocybin Therapy versus Escitalopram on Depression and Emotional Connectedness in Major Depressive Disorder." The New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 384, 2021, pp. 1402–1411.   Griffiths, Roland R., et al. "Psilocybin Produces Substantial and Sustained Decreases in Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Life-Threatening Cancer: A Randomized Double-Blind Trial." Journal of Psychopharmacology, vol. 30, no. 12, 2016, pp. 1181–1197.   MacLean, Katherine A., Matthew W. Johnson, and Roland R. Griffiths. "Mystical Experiences Occasioned by the Hallucinogen Psilocybin Lead to Increases in the Personality Domain of Openness." Journal of Psychopharmacology, vol. 25, no. 11, 2011, pp. 1453–1461.   Watts, Rosalind, et al. "Patients' Accounts of Increased 'Connectedness' and 'Acceptance' after Psilocybin for Treatment-Resistant Depression." Journal of Humanistic Psychology, vol. 57, no. 5, 2017, pp. 520–564.   Weiss, B., et al. "Associations between Naturalistic Psychedelic Use, Psychological Insight, and Changes in Social Connectedness and Personality." Frontiers in Psychology, vol. 12, 2021, article 667987. Disclaimer: Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear. We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.   If someone's life is in danger, immediately call 911.   We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don't warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It's very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren't responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast.   We invite guests onto the podcast. Please note that we don't verify the accuracy of their statements. Our organization does not endorse third-party content and the views of our guests do not necessarily represent the views of our organization. We talk about general neuro-science and nervous system health, but you are unique. These are conversations for a wide audience. They are general recommendations and you are always advised to seek personal care for your unique outputs, trauma and needs.   We are not doctors or licensed medical professionals. We are certified neuro-somatic practitioners and nervous system health/embodiment coaches. We are not your doctor or medical professional and do not know you and your unique nervous system. This podcast is not a replacement for working with a professional. The BrainBased.com site and RewireTrial.com is a membership site for general nervous system health, somatic processing and stress processing. 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But don't worry, she can still see.Addy Diaz returns to This Whole Life to share a hilarious story of gaming, shame, and vulnerability. Listen in!Get your copy of He Leadeth Me for our Lenten book studyLet us know your thoughts on this 3-minute This Whole Life listener surveySupport the showThank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters! Visit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com, and send us an email with your thoughts, questions, or ideas.Follow us on Instagram & FacebookInterested in more faith-filled mental health resources? Check out the Martin Center for IntegrationMusic: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Ido Portal, a movement coach and world expert on human movement. We explore the science and practice of movement, including how the nervous system shapes our actions, the distinction between reflexive and deliberate movement patterns and how emotion and awareness influence our movement. Ido shares how to build a holistic movement practice into everyday life through an exploration-based approach grounded in playfulness and self-inquiry. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Ido Portal (00:00:20) Movement Practice, Self-Inquiry (00:02:08) Wordlessness, 3 Core Elements of the Body; Focus & Movement (00:06:35) Sponsor: LMNT (00:08:09) Mental & Physical Postures; Virtuosity (00:12:36) Vision & Eyes; Focus vs Relaxed Vision; Tool: Panoramic View (00:17:53) Hearing; Different Opinions (00:20:59) Body Shape; Developing Many Walks (00:23:53) Sponsor: AG1 (00:24:45) Playful Exploration, Openness (00:27:25) Peripersonal Space & Movement, Proximity, Reactivity, Discomfort (00:32:18) Exercise, Traditional Movements; Examination of Movement (00:37:43) Exploration; Acknowledgements Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices