Podcasts about platitudes

Falling in love triggers a specific hormonal cascade: oxytocin, dopamine, the whole cocktail that makes you feel like you can't think about anything else. What almost nobody talks about is that losing someone runs that same system in reverse. Mary-Frances O'Connor, director of the Grief, Loss, and Social Stress Lab, discusses how grief can be understood as a hormonal “withdrawal” from the bonding chemistry of love, debunks the myth of five linear stages, and clarifies the difference between acute “grief” and the longer-term trajectory of “grieving.” Prof O'Connor explains common emotional, cognitive, and physical manifestations, why the brain both knows a loved one is gone yet still expects them, and how grieving involves intense learning and identity updating. This episode also covers health risks after bereavement, the importance of preventive care and supportive companionship, practical ways to honour loved ones, and how reflecting on mortality can shape meaning.

Bo Snerdley's Rush Hour is a fast-paced daily talk radio podcast covering the biggest political stories of the day. Designed for listeners on the go, each episode delivers sharp analysis, timely updates, and engaging commentary on the headlines shaping the national conversation.

Bo Snerdley's Rush Hour is a fast-paced daily talk radio podcast covering the biggest political stories of the day. Designed for listeners on the go, each episode delivers sharp analysis, timely updates, and engaging commentary on the headlines shaping the national conversation.

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – James Madison's vision of representative government highlights why constitutional education matters today. As socialism gains appeal among young Americans, understanding the nation's founding principles, individual sovereignty, traditional values, and economic freedom becomes essential to preserving the Constitutional Republic and resisting collectivist political ideologies in America...

Words matter.After suicide loss, the things people say—or do not say—can either soften the loneliness or deepen the pain. Grievers are often met with platitudes, awkward silence, spiritual bypassing, invasive questions, or comments that unintentionally place blame where love and compassion are needed most.In this episode of The Leftover Pieces: Suicide Loss Conversations, Melissa welcomes Shelby Forsythia back to the podcast for a full-circle conversation about grief, language, and what it really means to show up for someone who is grieving. What do grieving moms who have lost a child to suicide hear most frequently and how can we respond?Shelby is an author, grief coach, and longtime podcaster (current podcast, Grief Grower) whose work has supported thousands of grievers. Her earlier books, Permission to Grieve and Your Grief, Your Way, have been meaningful resources for many people navigating life after loss. Her newest book, Of Course I'm Here Right Now: 3 Actually Helpful Things to Say to Someone Grieving, offers practical, compassionate language for the people who want to support a grieving person but often freeze because they do not know what to say.Melissa also shares the personal full-circle connection between Shelby's early podcast, Coming Back, and the beginning of The Leftover Pieces. In the early years after Alex died, when reading felt impossible and survival felt overwhelming, Shelby's voice was one of the first grief voices that helped Melissa feel less alone. That support became part of the inspiration for creating the suicide-loss and grieving-motherhood podcast she could not find.Together, Melissa and Shelby explore why common grief comments often hurt, even when they are well intended, and what supporters can say instead.This conversation focuses especially on grieving mothers after suicide loss and the complicated, painful things they may hear, including:“You're so strong. I could never survive losing my child.”“Did you know?”“At least you have other children.”“Suicide is selfish. You must be so  (mad/ashamed, etc)?”“They chose this.”“Are you sure it was suicide. They were so loved and had so much to live for?”“How did it happen?”“Can you help me prevent suicide in someone I love?”Melissa and Shelby talk about the hidden messages underneath these questions and comments, the trauma responses they can activate, and why suicide loss survivors should not be expected to educate, reassure, or comfort everyone else while they are grieving.At the heart of this discussion are the three core fears Shelby addresses in her book: the fear that a griever is crazy, the fear that they are alone, and the fear that it will feel this way forever. Against those fears, simple grounded presence can matter more than any polished speech.This episode is for grieving mothers, suicide loss survivors, and the people who love them. It is also for friends, family members, coworkers, faith communities, and support people who want to do better but are afraid of saying the wrong thing.You do not need perfect words.You do need love, compassion, presence, and a little common sense.In This EpisodeMelissa and Shelby discuss:Why words matter so much after suicide lossHow suicide-safe language helps reduce harmWhy platitudes often make grievers feel more aloneWhat grieving mothers may hear underneath well-intended commentsWhy “I could never survive that” and “you're so strong” can feel painfulThe harm of asking invasive questions about how someone diedWhy “did you know?” can activate guilt, blame, and hindsightWhy silence and avoidance can hurt more than imperfect wordsHow supporters can show up without fixing, minimizing, or disappearingShelby's three actually helpful things to say to someone grievingHow grievers can prepare simple responses before painful comments catch them off guardLinks + ResourcesShelby Forsythia's website: VISIT HEREShelby's book, Of Course I'm Here Right Now: FIND IT HEREShelby's media kit: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/media-kitLink to Shelby's Of Course I'm Here Right Now 10 minute talk on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YU3Yg1ON2IkShelby's podcast / Grief Grower: LISTEN HEREPermission to Grieve by Shelby Forsythia: GET IT HEREYour Grief, Your Way by Shelby Forsythia: GET IT HEREClick to Send a Text or Voicemail to MelissaSupport the show__________________________________________________________________________The Leftover Pieces is Support for Life After Suicide Loss. Click links below

“How It All Started (Unfortunately...)” (Ep. 327)  The 'Sterds™ explore the concept of gateways-- the dish that started an affinity for Thai food, that movie scene that opens a portal to one's sexual awakening, and all the tiny beginnings that make no sense but absolutely do.  Creative Commons Music: “Habitual Ritual” by Revolution Void — freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ Content Warning: NSFW language, occasional sexual references, and the possible inebriation of hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. © 2015-2026 JonSquared Media

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Centrist Democrats are still freaking out about the progressive wins in last week's New York primary elections. Elissa Slotkin said we need new leadership in the House and Senate, to which she was met with pushback from multiple establishment Democrats. The boys break down the biggest narratives that have emerged from the centrists trying to discredit the work of progressives. What's in the moderate's new “Promise to America”? Nothing – literally nothing, not unlike their usual statements. Broadly, the Centerist/moderate wing of the Democratic Party is failing to cope with their waning grip on the base. Also, the war with Iran is still on, kind of???Early access on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/headintheofficepodSubstack: https://headintheoffice.substack.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4iJ-UcnRxYnaYsX_SNjFJQSubscribe to second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3UoTN328OA7fK2dzicP-ZATikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headintheoffice?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headintheoffice/Twitter: https://twitter.com/headintheofficeThreads: https://www.threads.com/@headintheofficeDiscord: https://discord.gg/hito Collab inquiries: headintheofficepod@gmail.com(0:00) Elissa FLOPkin(6:26) Intro(8:55) Iran updates: tensions rise, Israel & Lebanon agreement(22:00) Promise to America & other centrist cope(1:16:15) Reviews/endingSeen on this episode:Iran war news, Lebanon & Israel - https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/escalating-us-iran-strikes-threaten-unravel-peace-efforts-rcna352093 https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-israel-washington-deal-hezbollah-da963d9d930698c5b62f8591af7b31ef https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/27/world/middleeast/lebanon-israel-deal-divisions-protests-beirut.html 

It's been stated 1,000 ways and countless times. The true operators of our country have made it clear there is no escape and no mercy for the inhabitants of America. They want us dead and that is the reality we need to come to terms with. They have no resistance in the political, judicial, or military apparatus of America. All levers of power are in their hands. There's nothing American about America and that's been true for well over 100 years. That leaves us with a decision and a timetable. The window of opportunity is fast closing. We cannot let the most vile, evil, perverse demons to blot out the light of mankind. We are not allowed to fail the innocent. There are no saviors in the heavens coming to intervene. It's up to us and that is a reality all must come to realize before the religious psyop sends us all straight to hell.One way to ensure your favorite indie channels remain is to Follow, Subscribe, and leave likes and comments. The engagement and follow count determines whether a video is recommended. Thank You. Even a single word in the comments helps, especially on Rumble and YouTube.https://vdo.ninja/?room=4roomUse your words: 619-431-0334Follow These channels Please:https://www.youtube.com/@AwesomeHotSaucehttps://rumble.com/c/TheItalianUncGo to My site, use code: BDAYGIRLhttps://SemperFryLLC.com and get the best hot sauce in the world.https://x.com/SemperFryLLCJoin Dr. Glidden's Membership site here:https://leavebigpharmabehind.com/?via=pgndhealth⁠Code: baalbusters for 25% OFFMake Dr. Glidden Your DoctorUse Code BB5 here for your 90 Essential Nutrients:https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/brand/azurewell/2326The Azure Whole Food Essential Nutrients are 1. Whole Food Multivitamin, 2. Alaskan Cod Liver Oil, 3. Fulvic-Humic Energy Blend, 4. IP6 Supreme. I also recommend adding the Core Copper.Use code BB5 for your discount.Be a Producer:https://GivesendGo.com/BaalBustershttps://buymeacoffee.com/BaalBustershttps://paypal.me/BaalBustersTo join the Patreon, use this link:https://www.patreon.com/c/KristosCastPodcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ba-al-busters-broadcast--5100262Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ba-al-busters-broadcast--5100262/support.

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In this episode, you'll hear Rich talk about what platitudes are… why they're so pervasive…  when they're appropriate to use--yes, they are appropriate to use sometimes!... and then Rich is going to walk you through a methodology that he and his consultants use to write marketing with power, precision, and passion.

“80's Movies Showdown” (Episode 323) Mac and AG pit their top eight 80's movies against each other to see which comes out victorious from Producer Jon's perspective | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2026, JonSquared Media

“Me, So Thorny” (Episode 322) The ‘Sterds™ dive into the world of misophonia and palaver over auditory triggers | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2026, JonSquared Media

President Trump's state visit to China began with an elaborate welcome ceremony but words that contrasted with those of his host.

Estrangement can leave you feeling as though your dignity was taken, along with the role of being your child's mother. In that kind of aching, exposed pain, certain platitudes can sound like mercy… words that promise relief. But there is one commonly repeated reassurance in the world of estrangement support that may actually deepen the wound and pull you away from the reconciliation you long for. In this episode of The Estranged Mom Coach™, I share a story from my own estrangement and invite you to look gently but honestly at a destructive belief that often hides inside those well-meaning words. If your heart still hopes for healing and a path back toward your son or daughter, come in and sit with me for a while. Let's talk about it. . Next Steps: 1) Apply for your FREE consultation to talk to Jenny 1:1. Find out the exact path forward to feeling better and greatly increasing your chances of getting your son or daughter back in your life. And learn how estrangement coaching can get you there: www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/schedule    ⬇️ 2) Access your audio meditation to help you cast your anxieties and worries about estrangement at the feet of Jesus: https://www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/meditation   ⬇️ 3) Join the free Facebook support community for Christian estranged mothers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianestrangedmothers    ⬇️ 4) Download Your Free Guide Of What To Do When Your Adult Child Estranges: https://www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/child-estrangement-next-steps  . Client Reviews… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Jenny's teachings have produced results reconnecting me with my estranged daughter I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support and guidance received in the most tragic time of my life from coach Jenny Good. Her faith, compassion, understanding, dedication and display of radical love has truly been life-changing for me. I was so overwhelmed with feelings of confusion, guilt, and sadness. I felt lost and didn't know how to navigate through the emotional turmoil I was experiencing. However, from the very first call, Jenny created a safe and non-judgmental space for me to share my details. Her ability to listen attentively and empathize while helping me understand a different way of thinking is truly remarkable. She understood my feelings and offered tools each session in ways I have not experienced even from therapy. I am forever thankful for the medicine she has poured into me to be the very best version of myself! This has rippled into all areas of life for me. Jenny's teachings have produced results reconnecting me with my estranged daughter! Thank you for being the vessel of unwavering faith & love that so many of us could benefit from, estranged or not. A true Godsend.  - Melinda Wyman . ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am living a truly happy life, and I reconciled with my son  Having a coach and mentor who is rooted in Christ is very important. I've experienced so much inner healing with Jenny as my Coach. I am living a truly happy life, and I reconciled with my son! I feel empowered to continue stepping into my full power as a mother and to live a life where my children matter, but they don't determine my worth. I am me again. - Carol Adams

We reframe sabotage as protection, make success feel safe with a simple ritual, and unspool the love triangle myth by integrating continuity and intensity. Grief becomes color, hatred gets a job, and art returns to sacred waste rather than a product to optimize.• platitudes with attitude and tonal cold open• fear of exposure beneath success and speed limits• ritual mixing success with familiar plus two‑minute seal• eyes, intimacy, and the power of restraint• immersive theatre satire as catharsis and self‑reveal• silence as leverage and default wisdom• choosing futures over people and pillow ritual• grief as loss of color and one‑time portal rite• boundaries, two‑chair anger transmutation, reciprocity• dating filters, accountability and loneliness screens• art as appropriation, sacred waste, and anti‑commodity• closing station ID and monthly cadenceMake this a gift to yourself. Go right now to wherever you get podcasts. Subscribe to this one. It'll put all of your other podcasts deep in the shade.Got something to say to me? Slide into the DMs.Support the show

You're going to be a fly on the wall as Rich has a conversation with Level 10 Contractor Senior Copywriter, Dave Moffitt. Dave is helping one of his clients create copy for a website, and the client LIKES what Dave has written, but wants to find a headline that better captures their overall identity. Rich, of course, takes a deep dive--wanting to know not just WHAT they do… but WHY and HOW they do it. This exercise turns into a sort of karate or taekwondo lesson as Rich comes up with a bunch of short but powerful headlines that land on the reader's figurative jaw like short, sharp, forceful punches.

“New Year, New We” (Episode 314) The ‘Sterds™ ring in the new year with more inane conversations including a look back at the nutso year | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2026, JonSquared Media

(00:00-26:30) Couple of instant classics in the NFL Divisional round. Caleb Williams with an all-timer to tie the game late last night. Should they have gone for two after the touchdown pass? The Bears' Pujols/Brad Lidge moment. Quarterback critique from gooey butter cake. Ref show at the end of the Bills and Broncos game. Catch or INT? Sean McDermott didn't hold back post game. An emotional Josh Allen after the game felt like he let his teammates down. An uninteresting final four. How pissed do you think Allen Craig is?(26:39-57:30) Missouri in Baton Rouge, the Blues in Edmonton, the Cardinals Winter Warm Up....that's all. Nevin Shapiro has quite the dramatic prediction for tonight's National Championship game. Play big or go home. Cignetti and Cristobal have a moment when asked what a national title would mean to their school. How will the Tamm Avenue Capital Partners play tonight's game? Ballwin Beer Bitch is leading us off on the phone lines. Tim inspired the Billikens. The baby race. Cuban sandwiches and Heated Rivalry. Where will SLU be in the new rankings?(57:40-1:09:40) They're fired up in Bloomington. Joe Buck catching hell for his Lambert Airport tweet. Dirty ghost town. Not that crowded, it's just the size of the travelers. Worst airports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

OPINION: Next generation — another lazy thinking platitude | Jan. 9, 2026Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribeVisit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net Follow us: Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital Check out our Podcasts: Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer Stitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcherTune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein#TheManilaTimes#KeepUpWithTheTimes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode: Compulsive behaviors surrounding the use of tech devices Words beget words What types of experiences are people striving to have in this lifetime and why? Associations with suffering What does healing actually mean? What we come to earth to experience based on our astrological natal chart Being curious about suffering and confronting it head on Admiration of physical endurance vs judgment of emotional endurance  How spiritual connection presents itself as sensations in the body AJ's life update surrounding starting a new research focused job Find Alex here: AlexandraThomsen.com @alexandrathomsen.oracle Intuition Course

Thanks for listening to the River in the Hills Church podcast. We hope you are encouraged and edified by this message brought to you by Glenn Hubbart.

Real care isn't sentimental; it's radical. It grows our networks and keeps us healthy enough to show up for one another. To close the series, Carley Kammerer from Wildflyer Coffee helps us practice widening the circle and keeping ourselves healthy so that care can ripple outward into our world. 

Platitudes won't get you through hard times, but God's promises will.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/todayssinglechristianSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Polling shows Dems getting clobbered on major issues. But, Republican broad talking points about healthcare affordability aren't solving the crisis confronting voters. Is it time for a real, detailed, in-depth plan?

Healing takes time, shared rituals, and support. In this episode, you'll hear Chris Lillehei and Lydia Gajdel talk about what it looks like to bring spirituality into focus in care situations.

Have you ever noticed that it's often easier to offer care than to accept it? This episode encourages us to remember to set and communicate our boundaries and honor our own needs, learning that letting others care for us isn't weakness, but a vital part of community and love.

When someone is hurting, our words often fall short. Instead of trying to fix things, we can listen deeply. This episode explores how simple presence and compassionate attention can mean more than any explanation ever could.

Todos las hemos dicho en algún momento u otro. Palabras siempre bien intencionadas, a veces grandilocuentes, y, con frecuencia, carentes de sentido para los que las oyen. Son esas frases hechas de corte religioso que usamos ante la tragedia ajena en la esperanza de mostrar nuestra empatía y solidaridad. Son frases religiosas como “Dios tiene un plan” o “Todo pasa por alguna razón”. Incluso para las personas de fe que las reciben, estas expresiones no consuelan realmente. Más bien, profundizan la herida simplificando el sufrimiento humano. En estos días James Parker, escribiendo para The Atlantic, responde con empatía, reconociendo que muchas veces estas frases son intentos torpes de consolar, pero también pueden reflejar una falta de profundidad espiritual. Quizás, debamos buscar una fe más encarnada, menos automática, que no evada el incomprensible dolor humano, sino que lo acompañe con honestidad. Después de todo, la espiritualidad auténtica no se expresa en clichés, sino en actos presenciales de atención y compasión real.Dona a Radio Moody: https://give.moodyradio.org/radio-moody/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When words fall short, care can still hold. This series invites us to face grief honestly, and practice the kind of care that goes deeper than clichés. Using our CareIQ toolkit, we'll learn how to show up with empathy, courage, and love that truly connects.

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OPINION: Israel's atrocities cannot be washed clean by diplomatic platitudes | Oct. 10, 2025Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net Follow us: Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital Check out our Podcasts: Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer Stitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcherTune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein#TheManilaTimes#KeepUpWithTheTimes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A number of doctrinal ruptures occurred in Catholic life after Vatican II – not in the sense that the Church's magisterium contradicted its previous teachings, but that the vast majority of Catholics, even conservative ones, tend to get these topics wrong. One of the worst examples is how the Church's traditional teaching on the Jewish people has been forgotten, with many people under the false impression that Vatican II changed Catholic teaching. Gideon Lazar, theologian and Jewish convert to Catholicism, joins the podcast to discuss some widely misunderstood and controversial points about the relationship between the Church and the Jews. (The views Gideon expresses in this interview are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the St. Basil Institute, where he is institute coordinator.) Links Part 1 of Thomas's four-part essay, “The Church and the Jews: Beyond the Platitudes” https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/church-and-jews-1-beyond-platitudes/ Gideon Lazar on Substack (a good article to start with) https://gideonlazar.substack.com/p/rex-iudaeorum-st-john-the-evangelist Gideon on X https://x.com/ByzCat DONATE to make this show possible! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters

“Is Old Portland Better Than New Portland?” (Episode 304) The ‘Sterds™ spend a bit of time on that lawn they're always asking people to get off of | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2025, JonSquared Media

Mike Tyson is famous for saying, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the nose.” When suffering punches us in the nose, our plans - and clichés - don't hold. In this episode of Truth Talk Live, I explore why “drive-by ministry” fails and why true comfort begins with seeing people in their pain—just as Christ sees us. You'll hear: My reflections from the ICU after Gracie's 98th surgery. The danger of empty phrases like “God has a plan” or “just trust Jesus.” A listener in tears, struggling to accept God's forgiveness. A reminder from Scripture: not why, but who. Gracie also sings Breathe on Me, Breath of God a cappella—an anchor of hope in moments when words fail. If you've ever wondered what to say (or not say) when someone is in trauma, this episode points to solid ground in Christ.   ORDER THE NEW BOOK …TODAY!    

Here it is, week 1 of ACC football and there are some enormous matchups coming your way. Will and Jim run down the schedule and make their picks. As always there are some random thoughts tossed in for good measure as well. See if you agree with their selections. The official start to the conference season began in Week 0 (shouldn't that be 1?) with Stanford traveling to Hawai'i where they dropped a frustrating game that hopefully won't be an indicator for the rest of the Cardinal schedule. ACC Football Be sure to listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation podcast, check out our streaming radio and watch content on YouTube. Be sure to hook up with us on social media. You'll find your favorite platform at the top of our homepage. Have a safe Labor Day Weekend and enjoy the games.

What does the hurting heart need? Platitudes? Band-Aids? Something to numb the pain? No, we need a better remedy. Dawn Wilson shares her powerful testimony of hope and gospel impact from her hospital room.

Send Jay comments via textWhat happens when life changes overnight, shattering your identity through loss? In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the profound journey of Emily Tanner, known as The Brave Widow, who transformed devastating grief into a supportive community for others navigating widowhood and significant life transitions.After losing her husband in 2021 while raising four teenagers, Emily realized how inadequate our cultural understanding of grief can be. “Platitudes like 'He's in heaven' didn't help at all,” she reflects. HighlightsThe identity shifts that come with widowhood and empty nesting, and the importance of intentional rebuilding.Emily's four stages of rebuilding: devastation, survival mode, exploration, and creation.The exploration phase as a metaphorical journey through a forest—embracing curiosity amid uncertainty.Practical insights on how to support individuals in grief through curiosity and validation rather than quick fixes.Key TakeawaysWidowhood and major transitions require a complete overhaul of one's identity and purpose, prompting the need for reconstruction.Understanding the importance of true connection.The most effective way to support someone in grief is to be curious and validate their feelings instead of offering platitudes.Emily Tanner's BioJust one month shy of their 20th wedding anniversary, Emily was widowed unexpectedly at the age of 37.  She and Nathan have 4 children who were ages 10 - 19 at the time.  After the devastating death of her husband in 2021, Emily made the life-altering decision to leave her healthcare executive career and founded Brave Widow in 2022, an online coaching program and community dedicated to helping young widows navigate grief, heal their heart, and a build a life they love again.Emily holds an MBA with a focus on Leadership and Ethics from John Brown University and has earned certifications in coaching and leadership from the Faith-Based Coaching Academy, the Grief Recovery Institute, and Maxwell Leadership. Find Emily Online: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (X)Support the showFREE WORKBOOK3 Steps to Loving Your Empty Nest Life ENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify and many more. LOVE THE SHOW?Get your THIS EMPTY NEST LIFE swagReview us on Love the Podcast, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify -- reviews and ratings help others find us and we'd appreciate your support greatly.CONNECT WITH JAYEmail, LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok

Movement specialist Lawrence van Lingen is back on The Extramilest Show, together with professional triathlete Taylor Knibb, 3x Ironman 70.3 World Champion and Olympic silver medalist. On this episode, I step out of the host seat and hand it over to two remarkable guests for an unscripted, deeply personal conversation about their working relationship and what it takes to succeed at the highest levels.    Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/soC5HDOs_2E      CHAPTERS: 0:00 – Inside the athlete–coach relationship 1:22 – A different kind of episode: Taylor & Lawrence take over 3:08 – "Which would you rather?" — Defining coaching styles 5:40 – The three pillars of trust: logic, empathy & authenticity 7:07 – "What happens when the ducks find out you're a swan?" 10:03 – How past experiences shape how we read people 12:14 – Athletes vs. coaches: who's really responsible? 21:21 – Handling criticism & negative comments 24:38 – Why people resist new ideas 29:39 – Letting go of identity: Lawrence's human-first approach 35:05 – Creating the right environment for performance 40:56 – Why trust is the foundation of high-performance coaching 47:07 – Time, anxiety & the pressure to always be on 52:53 – Mastery, not medals: why Taylor welcomes shared coaching 59:13 – What it really means to be a role model 1:05:32 – Taylor on growth, change & evolving identity 1:12:40 – Platitudes, pressure & when motivation actually lands 1:18:10 – Empathy, timing & advice that truly helps 1:22:16 – Final reflections: safe spaces, big dreams & walking together   FIND TAYLOR KNIBB: ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/taylorknibb  ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Taylor-Knibb   FIND LAWRENCE VAN LINGEN: ► Website: https://www.lawrencevanlingen.com/  ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/lawrencevanlingen    LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED: ► Flow rope - https://innerunnerstore.myshopify.com/  ► Extramilest Show 80 with Lawrence van Lingen - https://youtu.be/zDJrNa-tO8c?si=LtgrgFe6uGS7L-b2  ► Extramilest Show 97 with Taylor Knibb - https://youtu.be/YeKjFDLrjRY?si=pecXUmlMZS0o28zV  ► 4 Drills to Improve Your Running Form with Lawrence - https://youtu.be/X2MMqAvtcqI?si=V5pNk0RUKJ4jSOUq    YOU CAN FIND ME, COACH FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:  ► Our Personal Best Coaching Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/  ► Free Weekly Running Newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/florisgierman ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman  ► Extramilest: https://extramilest.com/  ► Path Projects: https://pathprojects.com/flo ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast/      Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.     ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.     More info about our Personal Best Running Coaching Program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com.      SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT

Dave is recuperating from surgery. Dave and Chris talk about platitudes that they didn't listen to when they were younger, and wish they had now that they are older. They then dive into Dave's kitchen must-haves and ideal equipment for home chefs at any skill level. They end with a MOIF and Ask Dave mailbag! Relisten to the past episode on the science of nonstick cookware with Professor Greg Blonder here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gJsAHAFP1MNZX5hZ7lA61?si=TVckKBPUQwOu3bud8uKeUA Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The wisdom in the book of Job often gets tangled with platitudes of our own making. Which is which? “Job is dealing with the idea of a kind of a suffering that's incomprehensible and he gives us permission to speak very differently to and about God,” said Dr. Tim Saleska, professor of exegetical theology. Join us as Dr. Saleska faces Job head-on.

In today's fast-paced social media landscape, it's easy to fall into the trap of using clever platitudes, gotcha statements, and quippy one-liners. While these can feel satisfying to post, they often fall short of sparking real engagement, and ultimately transformational conversations. 

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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 15:57)The DNC Seeks Major Rebrand: Democrats Embrace Lack of Specificity on Major Policy Issues, Abortion on Demand, and Image of ‘America's Dad' for Vice PresidentKamala Harris Offers a ‘New Way Forward' of Platitudes by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Democrats fully embrace abortion rights at convention and beyond by The Washington Post (Amy B. Wang)Beyond Restoring Roe: Democrats See Moment to ‘Reimagine' Abortion Rights by The New York Times (Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer)Part II (15:57 - 20:23)Trump's Double Speak on Abortion: Former President Brags About Pro-Life Wins While Claiming to Champion So-Called ‘Reproductive Rights'Part III (20:23 - 28:24)The Common Grace Behind ‘That's My Dad!': We Need to Rightly Recognize the Glory of God in All Aspects of Life, Especially in Marriage, Family, and a Proud SonSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

As John C. Maxwell says, “One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination.” Today, John is sharing 10 different Platitudes and Attitudes that he has learned throughout his leadership that you can apply to your own life, family, business, and leadership as well! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss what John taught and give you practical ways to implement it into your leadership. Key takeaways: -   Preparation is the backbone of quick decisions. -   Leaders always view, make decisions, and lead based upon not only what is, but what has been and what will be. -   The more you complain, the less you'll obtain. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Platitudes and Attitudes Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Attitudes and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today!  References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Get the Every Day With Purpose Online Course for $49 (reg. $199) Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store