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Travel is often framed as a luxury or a break from real life, but in this conversation we explore how it can be a powerful developmental tool for kids. Beyond sightseeing, travel becomes a classroom for empathy, adaptability, and connection. We talk about how exposure to new cultures, languages, and environments helps children grow socially and emotionally, even when trips don't go as planned. The goal is not perfect itineraries, but meaningful experiences that stretch comfort zones and strengthen family bonds. We also highlight how many of these lessons can happen with or without international travel. Curiosity about the world, honoring others' needs, and learning to navigate discomfort are skills families can practice anywhere. Travel simply magnifies those opportunities, giving kids real-time chances to build resilience, perspective, and compassion. What we discussed: Using travel as an opportunity for education and growth Building curiosity about other cultures and people Exposure to diversity through real-life experiences Learning empathy through cultural connection Creating global awareness even from home Turning curiosity into advocacy and compassion Practicing flexibility when plans fall apart Modeling calm problem-solving during stress Kids learning adaptability from unexpected setbacks Honoring individual needs within a group Taking turns and negotiating shared experiences Respecting parents' and siblings' preferences Practicing patience and compromise Learning to feel comfortable being different Building empathy for newcomers and outsiders Growing confidence in unfamiliar environments Prioritizing family connection over perfection Choosing time together as a core value Managing resources like time and energy intentionally Strengthening family identity through shared experiences Want more? Listen to the full, original episode. Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don't forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠ page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nate Hosie was born and raised in the mountains of Pennsylvania in the town of Montdale. At six, Nat's father and gradfather began taking him on pheasant hunts and it didn't take them long to realize they had created a monster. As years passed his passion and knowledge for hunting grew. He began to hunt with two neighbors, country certified experts on hunting turkeys, deer, grouse and anything else that moved. Nate took an overwhelming interest in turkey hunting and took his calling and hunting tactics to the next level. Practicing yelping on a daily basis, he won several calling contests, earning the nickname "The Turkey Slayer". After a few years with Top Calls, a legendary call company, he began doing production and field staffing for Hunters Specialties, meeting Randy Birdsong. Nate jumped at the opportunity to be a part of HeadHunters TV, and is excited to show the viewers that there still are people in this world who appreciate memories made in God's country.     www.taurususa.com www.cva.com www.himtnjerky.com www.nukemhunting.com www.christianoutdoors.org www.citrusafe.com www.elimishieldhunt.com www.mossyoak.com  

I would love to hear from you! Send me a one way text and share how Recover Your Soul is supporting you or what you would like to hear more about.I want to share something with you before you press play on this one.This is a replay from about three and a half years ago, an episode I recorded after a trip to Sayulita, Mexico, where my husband came clean that he had continued to 'dabble' with drinking, even after the profound changes we had both made in our lives with recovery. Going back to edit it brought all of it up again. The grief. The love. The complexity of it.Because here's the truth — Rich did stop drinking the way he had for most of his adult life, and that was real and significant. But over the years he has continued to dabble, and each time he eventually has come clean about it, it has hurt. And at the very same time, I can see that this is his journey to Recover Your Soul. Addiction is a beast that is not easy to tame, especially when someone hasn't fully admitted they are powerless over it.What this trip opened in me was a deeper clarity that working on myself is the only place I have any real power. Not because I don't care but because turning within and finding my own self-love, my own joy, my own healing is the deepest work there is. And it is not selfish. Not even a little bit.If you are loving someone in their addiction right now, this episode is for you. Together, we can do the work that will Recover Your Soul.Are you ready to Recover Your Soul? Work the Process at your own pace and still be in community with the new 9-Step Self Study Collective, or join a Recover Your SOUL CIRCLE for Group Coaching with others walking a similar path, or work 1:1 with Rev Rachel. It is time to choose your own healing and awakening and remember your wholness.  This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not allied or representative of any organizations or religions, but is based on the opinions and experience of Rev. Rachel Harrison or guests. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Take what you need and leave the rest.Support the show FREE Mini Recover Your Soul 9-Step Workbook FREE Support Group on Zoom 6-7PM MT on the 1st Monday of the Month 1:1 Spiritual Coaching with Rev Rachel TRYASESSION for 40% off 1st session Recover Your SOUL CIRCLES Group Coaching with others on a similar path Follow on Social Media RYS Bonus Podcast Patreon Member or subscribing on Apple Podcasts for an extra episode every Friday. Free Patreon Members get access 1st week to new episodes. Transcripts

A Critique of Practicing the Way, Part 36 - Jesus is Unique, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. Comer presents Jesus as a mystical moral role model. The Gospels show us that Jesus is unique. He is the sinless Savior, not a role model for mystics. We reject Comer's claim that solitude is vital to the Christian life. What we need is the means of grace. (duration 00:24:38) Click here to play

Some decisions set you free. Others blow your life open before you understand why.In this honest and deeply reflective conversation, Nimesh Radia and Stacey Brown explore the fine line between true growth and self-sabotage. What happens when you feel the urge to end something, walk away, make a drastic move, or burn it all down? Is it your intuition guiding you forward, or is it pain reacting?Together, they unpack the emotional patterns behind abrupt decisions, the pressure created by expectations, and the importance of pausing long enough to understand what is really driving your choices. Through personal stories and spiritual insight, this episode invites you to look at your own life with honesty and compassion.If you have been feeling restless, frustrated, ready to make a dramatic change, or unsure whether your next step is expansion or reaction, this conversation will give you something real to sit with.Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is pause before you pull the trigger.Key Themes✨ The difference between growth and self-sabotage✨ The urge to burn things down when life feels uncomfortable✨ Practicing the pause before big decisions✨ Expectations, pressure, and emotional reactions✨ Looking honestly at your patterns and motivationsTakeaways✨ Not every drastic decision is wrong, but every big decision deserves reflection✨ Your pain can react faster than your truth can rise✨ Expectations can distort how you see your current season✨ Self-awareness helps you respond instead of react✨ Growth is not always loud, dramatic, or destructiveSound Bites✨ Is it growth or self-sabotage?✨ I have to start off by laughing.✨ Take time to reflect and integrate.Also available to watch on YouTube.If this episode resonates, please like, comment, and follow the podcast.Spiritual Journey MembershipA grounded space for spiritual support, energetic updates, and deeper connection as you move through change and growth.Join here:https://nimesh-radia.com/spiritual-membership/Special OfferSign up for Spiritual Mentorship by the end of March and receive Akashic Training included free as part of the journey.Book a free Discovery Call to find out more:https://calendly.com/spiritualjourney/30minConnect with Nimesh

Travel is often framed as a luxury or a break from real life, but in this conversation we explore how it can be a powerful developmental tool for kids. Beyond sightseeing, travel becomes a classroom for empathy, adaptability, and connection. We talk about how exposure to new cultures, languages, and environments helps children grow socially and emotionally, even when trips don't go as planned. The goal is not perfect itineraries, but meaningful experiences that stretch comfort zones and strengthen family bonds. We also highlight how many of these lessons can happen with or without international travel. Curiosity about the world, honoring others' needs, and learning to navigate discomfort are skills families can practice anywhere. Travel simply magnifies those opportunities, giving kids real-time chances to build resilience, perspective, and compassion. What we discussed: Using travel as an opportunity for education and growth Building curiosity about other cultures and people Exposure to diversity through real-life experiences Learning empathy through cultural connection Creating global awareness even from home Turning curiosity into advocacy and compassion Practicing flexibility when plans fall apart Modeling calm problem-solving during stress Kids learning adaptability from unexpected setbacks Honoring individual needs within a group Taking turns and negotiating shared experiences Respecting parents' and siblings' preferences Practicing patience and compromise Learning to feel comfortable being different Building empathy for newcomers and outsiders Growing confidence in unfamiliar environments Prioritizing family connection over perfection Choosing time together as a core value Managing resources like time and energy intentionally Strengthening family identity through shared experiences Want more? Listen to the full, original episode. Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don't forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠ page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt continues our four-part series about the practice of sabbath, which Jesus called, “rest for your souls.” What does it mean to stop, rest, delight, and worship? "The Practice of Sabbath" is part of "Practicing the Way."

Listen to "Your Best Friend" with Bob Mutt Master Warren at 9:30am on Saturday or Sunday at 1:30pm. This week Bob is discussing Practicing Skills #5 with Finishing Skills! on KRDO News Radio 105.5fm & 1240am.

Listen to "Your Best Friend" with Bob Mutt Master Warren at 9:30am on Saturday or Sunday at 1:30pm. This week Bob is discussing Practicing Skills #5 with Finishing Skills! on KRDO News Radio 105.5fm & 1240am.

I had spoken about Empathy a while back, but today I want to talk about the practice of Empathy. I think we all can be more empathetic than what we are. We are inherently goodCheck Agile Poets on Instagram and YouTube⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@agileIndian⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agilepoets⁠⁠You can email your comments to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PahayanTalks@Gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and also connect with me on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinodn/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Also checkout my other Podcasts Other Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Agile Malayali Malayalam Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cinema Malayali Malayalam Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vayanalokam Malayalam Book Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠English Podcast Penpositive Outclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channels⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pahayan Talks Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Agile Malayali YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Penpositive YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Agile Positive Your Tube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Agile Indian YouTube Channel

As How to Fix Democracy opens its seventh season on democratic  resilience, host Andrew Keen welcomes Maury Giles, the new CEO of Braver Angels, for a candid conversation about whether American democracy can withstand what Giles calls the "industrial outrage complex." In a year marking the nation's 250th anniversary, Giles argues that resilience is not something institutions deliver from above, but something citizens practice from below.  Drawing on his experience leading one of the country's largest cross-partisan civic movements -and on the lived reality of raising a political divided family of ten- he makes the case for "courageous citzenship", the discipline of choosing to act rather than react.  Together Keen and Giles explore why polarization in 2026 may feel more toxic than a decade ago, how performative politics and social media have eroded trust, and why dialogue alone is no longer enough without collaborative local action. They confront hard questions about government incentives, declining institutional trust, and whether putting down our devices might be a precondition for rebuilding civic culture. Yet the tone remains cautiously hopeful: if the pain of division is finally high enough, Americans may be ready to change. In the end, this episode suggests that democratic renewal will not come from one side defeating the other, but from citizens rediscovering their agency, and practicing resilience as a daily civic habit.

What should you do if you have a big game, competition, or tryout coming up—but your recent practices haven't gone well?This is something I see athletes struggle with all the time. When practices go poorly leading up to a performance, confidence drops. Doubt increases. Athletes begin to question whether they can perform well.In this episode, I explain how athletes can mentally prepare for competition even when recent training sessions haven't gone well.I discuss why many athletes base their confidence on their most recent performance, how that can hurt you mentally going into a game, and what you can do instead to compete with more trust, freedom, and present-moment focus.In this episode you'll learn:Why bad practices before a game can damage confidenceHow athletes accidentally use the wrong point of reference before competingHow to mentally reset before a competition or tryoutHow visualization can rebuild belief in your abilityWhy true confidence is about playing freely, not guaranteeing successIf you're an athlete who struggles with confidence, performance anxiety, or performing worse in games than in practice, these strategies can help you compete with more composure and trust in your abilities.I work with athletes from around the world through my 12-week 1-on-1 mental performance coaching program, where I help athletes build confidence, improve focus, and perform better under pressure.Learn more about mental performance coaching here:https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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Spring break often brings anticipation — travel plans, family bonding, and time away from daily routines. But it can also bring tension, exhaustion, misunderstandings, and unexpected disruptions. In this episode, we talk about preparing our hearts — not just packing our bags. Whether your plans involve a staycation or a getaway, the real goal isn’t a perfect trip. It’s loving one another well in the middle of it. Through Scripture, we’re reminded that even the bumps, delays, and disagreements can produce growth, peace, and deeper connection when Christ remains at the center. What We Discuss Why family trips can magnify both joy and tension How to respond when plans fall apart Choosing perspective over frustration Practicing humility and patience in close quarters Allowing challenges to strengthen — not strain — relationships This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org TrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments. https://trinitycredit.org Full Transcript Below: Preparing Our Hearts for Spring Break By Lynette Kittle Bible Reading: “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” - Hebrews 12:11 It’s that time of year again when our minds start thinking about spring break and where our families will plan to spend it. Whether it’s a staycation close to home or at the beach, the mountains, an amusement park, or on an island paradise, it’s about loving and enjoying our families. Gratefully, our family has experienced wonderful spring break getaways where everything went well, but we’ve also waded through difficult and challenging ones where everything seemed to fall apart, no one seemed to get along, the influenza hit us, we ran out of gas in the desert, traffic was chaotic, and travel didn’t go the way we planned. During times like these, when it’s easy for emotions to run wild and feelings to easily get hurt, we want to remember what Colossians 3:12-13 urges, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Spring Break Bumps Although issues often arise during family getaways, they don’t have to color our experience and memories negatively. We can ask God to help us put situations into perspective, letting go of the less-than-pleasant and holding onto the warm and loving moments. We don’t have to allow life’s displeasures to take away from the joy of being with one another and spending time together, despite the circumstances, through thick and thin, the fun and not-so-fun moments. Rather than letting various difficulties and challenges ruin our time together, we can view them as bumps in our relationships, with the opportunity to learn how to walk through disputes and disruptions with God’s grace and forgiveness. We can be determined not to let challenging moments define our time together. As the Apostle Paul urges us in Philippians 2:3-4, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility, value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” Hearts Open to Growth During spring break, we can look to God to help us learn, grow, and even discover joy in the middle of mishaps, troubles, and difficulties. Paul reminds us in Romans 8:18: “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” When we are willing to set our minds on it, we can trust God to work the hardships, difficulties, and disagreements together for our good by bringing us closer together with a common goal of making it through whatever is happening, drawing us closer to one another, and growing together rather than further apart. 1 Peter 1:6 reminds us that, “In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.” Delight Over Despair Spending time together as a family is often where everyone’s weaknesses flare up, fueled by spending a non-stop week together, instead of us all going our own ways for school, work, and church. During concentrated time together, it doesn’t take long for our frailties and faults to rear their ugly heads. Rather than feel despair when spring break misunderstandings and disappointments happen, Paul encourages us in 2 Corinthians 12:10, “That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” Instead of being in despair over them, we can believe it gives God the opportunity to show Himself strongly in our lives, including our families’ lives. With Christ as the center of our lives, Paul, who definitely knew what it was like to experience difficulties, weaknesses, and challenges in his life, reminds us in 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 that when “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” Intersecting Faith & Life: Before spending spring break as a family, gather together to pray for God to prepare your hearts to be loving and kind to each other during your extended family time. 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This is a re-edited broadcast of a conversation with Dr. Michael Rhodes from 2024. Is it possible that Western Christianity and modern American life is shaping us to become people who are NOT good at doing justice, and loving mercy, and showing kindness? We know of such concepts but do we embody such concepts in the world around us? This week kicks off a several week conversation with scholars about different aspects of discipleship. We start today with a fellow Old Testament scholar, Dr. Michael Rhodes. He is a professor in Old Testament at Carey Baptist College in Aukland, New Zealand. He is the author of Formative Feasting and Practicing the King's Economy.  We start with the impetus for his new book Just Discipleship, which you can find HERE.   What is biblical justice? Is it different from other forms of justice?  Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place. Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine. Join Cyndi Parker's  Patreon Team!

Great leaders understand that influence is not about saying more—it's about saying what matters. Learning to “zip it” is not about silence for the sake of silence; it's about strategic restraint. When leaders master the power of the pause, they increase their impact by fostering active listening, projecting confidence, reducing emotional reactivity, and delivering concise, memorable messages. In a fast-paced world where quick reactions are rewarded, the disciplined pause becomes a competitive advantage. It allows you to manage the moment before the moment manages you—transforming impulsive reactions into intentional responses. Highlights include: Why speaking less often increases authority and credibility. How silence fosters active listening and builds trust. The role of pauses in reducing emotional escalation. The “What—So What—Now What” framework provides clarity. Why managing the moment is the key to long-term influence   Practicing silence and conciseness strengthens authority, deepens relationships, and enhances executive presence.  When you zip it intentionally, you don't lose your voice—you amplify it.   Pick up our latest resources by visiting AppMeetup.com Timestamps: Benefits of Zipping It 3:44 The What Framework 7:52 Silence is Golden 18:10 Reduce Filler Words 21:54   

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Well, hey there. Welcome back. Let’s talk about the dark side of things. I don’t mean the dark side of everything, even though that sounds kind of exciting, doesn’t it? Okay, let’s rewind. The Psychology of Motivation: Monsters and Unicorns My recent book because talks about fundamental building blocks. In simple terms, it’s built on Freud’s pleasure principle. And in simple terms, Freud’s pleasure principle states that we basically do everything based on two sort of drivers. One is to seek pleasure in all forms and to avoid pain in all forms. These two driving factors are neither good nor bad. They are neutral and sometimes they’re used to great success and sometimes they’re used to your detriment. In the book, I take those semi-intangible concepts and I give them a face. The avoiding pain takes the form of a monster. The seeking pleasure takes the form of a unicorn. But the book goes farther than that. I then go on to talk about something that really separates all high achievers from everyone else. And that is essentially repetition. And there are many books out there and I cite some of them talking about this repetition and how you become an Olympic athlete by repeating. But the thing that everyone else forgets about or ignores is, well, how do they repeat so much? What drives them to repeat? And of course, it’s the monsters and the unicorns. The Secret Weapon of High Achievers And I have always said to myself, or rather recently, whatever you repeat, you enhance, you create, and you achieve. At least that’s what I tell myself. And that’s what because is about. It’s about repeating something over and over and over again. And and it doesn’t have to be a 4 secondond action. It can be something that’s fairly long term, something that takes days or something that requires a lot of nuance, but if you continue at it and repeat it and repeat it and repeat it and stick at it, you will achieve it. You can do great things this way. You can make amazing changes this way. But like the monsters and the unicorns, repetition is neutral. Think about that. The very concept of repetition doesn’t carry with it good or bad. It doesn’t carry with it constructive or destructive. It’s both and neither. So swimming almost constantly will make you a better swimmer. Practicing speaking will make you a better speaker. Studying and practicing repetitively and diligently will get you your realtor license, your pilot license, etc. The Dark Side of Repetition: How Unconscious Habits Hurt Us But my friends, let’s talk about the dark side. The dark side of repetition. And you know what’s interesting about that is that from a lot of people’s perspective, the dark side is actually what they know better. And I’m not saying it’s because they live in the dark side of repetition, but it’s because that sort of has been their perception of it. Stop making that face. If you keep making that face, it’s going to stay that way. Do you remember that? Did your parent ever say that to you? How many of you grind your teeth? It’s also called bxism. That’s a repetitive thing that people do with their teeth where they just clench down or they grind them side to side and it has tremendous negative impact on your health. Ergonomics is based partially on people repeatedly doing something that’s bad for their body. You can sit in a bad chair for a little while and not a lot’s going to happen. But if you spend hours and hours in a chair that’s slightly tilted or lifts your legs off the floor and puts a lot of pressure on your arteries and so forth, it can have really devastating health effects just just from sitting. You can eat good food and even in smaller portions, but if you eat it fast, it can also affect your health. Eating it fast once isn’t going to do a lot, but every time you eat, if you eat fast, it’s going to affect you. You will find or probably have found that you have aches and pains that are actually caused by you. And they’re caused by you in a way that is just repetitious. It’s, for example, I had an issue with my ankle for a while. I didn’t know where it was coming from. It it really hurts and I couldn’t remember doing anything to it. I couldn’t, you know, I would I would go work out. I’ i’d run and all that stuff. I wasn’t doing it incorrectly. Something was going on. And I found that when I would work at my desk sometimes, I would sort of let my ankle flop over to the right. So, I’m putting all this tremendous pressure on it just because that sort of felt, and you can see the quotes, felt comfortable. But what I was doing is hyperextending some things and really causing some damage. So I just had to become aware of that. I mean, it’s the same thing with even crossing your legs, squishing up your your hand and arms at night and tucking them in so that you’re constantly woken up with tingles and things because you’re sort of squishing up like a dead spider. This extends to the way you speak, the negative self-t talk, the way that you interact with others, preconceived notions that you continue to repeat, and the list goes on and on. I mean, how many times in your life have you had this thought? Oh my god, I did it again. How to Predict Your Triggers and Break the Loop If you’ve ever had that, it can be really frustrating because it’s something you do repeatedly that you probably can’t even predict. And that seguays us into the next section, which is, okay, we’re aware of this, Mark. Now, what do we do about it? Well, predicting your habits or just embracing something you do and saying, wait a second. I think I’m probably going to do that again. I’m about to eat. I should probably somehow figure out how I cannot eat fast. I’m hungry. I shouldn’t suddenly impulsively say I want three times as much food because right now I’m really hungry. That sounds really good. I’m sitting in my chair. Do I have the right chair? And if I do, am I sitting in some weird way that I think is comfortable or compensates when I’m stressed? I’m working on something intensely. What am I doing with my jaw and my teeth right now? I keep squinting my eyes. Do I just need different glasses or am I sitting too close to my screen? I seem to have a headache every day at the same time. What is it that I’m doing? Having a little bit of forethought can help dramatically. And I guess that’s one of the pluses of this repetition. It’s going to repeat. So, at least it’s sort of on a predictable schedule. And as I talk about in my micro seminar, do it to a fault. Things that you do can be attached not just to time, but to actions and feelings. So you might just do something when you’re feeling a certain way. It can even be when you have joy. You might do something around the same time or you might do something around the same activity. The whole concept of triggers essentially is described in what I just said. And in fact, there’s a section of the book because it talks about triggers that they’re your monsters and unicorns that sort of raise their hand and say, “Hey, I’m here. Just so you know, I’m going to be doing this thing.” So, give some thought to your repetition in your life. It is one of the most powerful things that you can use from a from a 30,000 ft view. Repetition in general is an amazing thing and it can do amazing good and amazing harm. So let’s try to limit the harm. Let’s nip that stuff in the bud and let’s try to use it for good. Outro If this made sense to you, then check out my over 300 other episodes that talk about interesting things like this. If you know someone who you think would benefit from this quick 10-minute podcast, feel free to forward it to them as well. And thank you as always for listening. And feel free to provide any feedback. Take care. Want a proven tool in your asernal for getting things done? try CheckMark™, the no-install todo list that lives on your phone and your desktop. It’s completely free. BONUS: The excersizes mentioned in this episode can be instantly copied to your checklist clipboard.

Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! In this episode, Vickie Lanthier — author of High Agency Human: Navigate Adversity and Live Big and former military leader with four deployments — shares practical strategies for building personal agency in high-pressure environments like manufacturing. Drawing from her 14-year military career and entrepreneurial experience, she connects resilience and intentional decision-making directly to the realities of operations management, production management, and modern plant leadership. You'll learn why running at constant surge capacity undermines production efficiency and long-term manufacturing productivity, and how building operational "buffers" strengthens performance management, process optimization, and sustainable KPI management. This conversation is especially relevant for frontline supervisors and shift supervisors navigating daily disruptions while trying to maintain results without burning out their teams. Vickie breaks down how proactive leadership development, intentional management training, and practical coaching skills improve workforce development, talent retention, and employee satisfaction — particularly as the millennial workforce and Gen Z manufacturing professionals step into larger roles. She also highlights the connection between personal wellbeing, safety leadership, and a strong safety culture, reinforcing that operational excellence starts with healthy, prepared leaders. This discussion bridges the gap between human performance and operational excellence, showing manufacturing leaders how to move from reactive firefighting to intentional change management, stronger problem solving, and more resilient plant leadership. 2:00 – In operations management and production management, adversity is daily, making strong plant leadership essential to move from reactive firefighting to intentional execution. 04:30 – High agency thinking equips shift supervisors and frontline supervisors to lead proactive change management instead of blaming systems or circumstances. 06:12 – Building buffers during stable periods strengthens operations management, improves production efficiency, and supports long-term manufacturing productivity. 07:19 – Financial discipline at work reinforces responsible production management, smarter resource allocation, and stronger KPI management across departments. 09:44 – When leaders model financial clarity and career pathways, they support workforce development, talent retention, and engagement across the millennial workforce and Gen Z manufacturing employees. 14:00 – Promoting for readiness rather than desperation strengthens leadership development, improves performance management, and builds a sustainable bench for plant leadership. 16:27 – Prioritizing health, boundaries, and burnout prevention improves employee satisfaction, supports work-life balance, and protects overall manufacturing productivity. 18:33 – Investing in mental health awareness and proactive check-ins strengthens safety leadership, reinforces a positive safety culture, and improves team-level conflict resolution. 22:30 – Pulling the "emergency brake" during overload enables smarter change management, clearer problem solving, and better long-term process optimization. 25:09 – Running at 110% capacity without systems thinking undermines production efficiency, weakens quality management, and signals gaps in sustainable operations management. 27:00 – Clear contingency planning enhances production management, stabilizes KPI management, and improves responsiveness in high-pressure environments. 30:30 – Practicing skills during calm periods strengthens management training, sharpens coaching skills, and drives measurable gains in manufacturing productivity. 33:49 – Distributing responsibility beyond supervisors accelerates leadership development, strengthens communication skills, and supports long-term workforce development. 35:00 – Empowering junior team members to lead drills reinforces safety leadership, improves problem solving, and embeds resilience into everyday plant leadership. 36:30 – Sustainable high performance comes from disciplined operations management, intentional performance management, and continuous process optimization, not relentless pressure. 38:00 – Leaders who model high agency behaviors improve employee satisfaction, strengthen talent retention, and elevate overall production efficiency and manufacturing productivity. Connect with Vickie Lanthier: Find her online at https://www.vickiemlanthier.com/ and https://www.vickiemlanthier.com/high-agency-human Connect on LinkedIn Find her on Instagram: @highagencyhuman

Did you know that happy people are less judgmental? Nobody likes being judged… and for the judgmental ones, it doesn't feel good either. We've all been judgy, and the truth is, being overly critical of others is often linked to insecurity, anxiety, perfectionism, and unhappiness. Subscribe to my new Substack! In this week's quickie, we're unpacking the psychology of judgment: where it comes from, why we do it, and how to become less judgmental in a world that fuels comparison and criticism about everything from how we parent, to how we look, to how we earn and spend our money. Judgment usually says more about our own wounds than someone else's behaviour. So we're exploring the psychological drivers behind judging, and psychology-backed tools to shift into a more curious, understanding, and compassionate mindset. Tune in to hear: Why the ego needs to feel “right” The link between perfectionism and criticism How insecurity and comparison fuels judgment The connection between self-judgment and judging others Understanding the Fundamental Attribution Error The blind spots I've had to confront in my own judgments Using curiosity as the antidote to judgment Challenging your assumptions and biases Practicing self-compassion to reduce projection   For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

This week on Inspire Change, Gunter deep dives on how geo-political environments affect us.  In a time of global conflict, political polarization, and social fragmentation, what psychological forces are shaping our world?In this episode of Inspire Change with Gunter, we explore the psychological roots of patriarchy and authoritarianism — and how fear becomes a powerful organizing force in both individual and collective life.  Gunter examines patriarchy not merely as a social structure, but as a moral economy — a system linking control, safety, and worth. When threat perception rises, attention narrows. Fight-or-flight intensifies. Emotional complexity collapses. Fear becomes weaponized.This episode explores:• How patriarchy operates as a moral economy• The psychology of authoritarianism and narcissistic defenses• How fear narrows cognition and fuels polarization• Loneliness as a public health crisis and its role in social fragmentation• The decline of global democracy and its psychological effects• The erosion of shared reality in modern information environments• Practical strategies for rebuilding psychological resilience as social trust declines and democratic norms weaken, emotional literacy and vulnerability become not weaknesses — but protective capacities.Gunter offers grounded interventions for maintaining psychological freedom in turbulent times:✨ Restoring emotional complexity✨ Rebuilding local trust✨ Practicing cross-community contact✨ Daily habits that strengthen agency✨ Cultivating inner work as ethical groundingWhen fear becomes power, it shapes systems.But resilience begins in the individual psyche.This conversation is not about politics — it is about psychological agency, community repair, and the emotional foundations of democracy.GratitudeHello to all our listeners, we thank you for tuning in and promoting positive social change.  This makes you a part of Gunter's efforts in transforming not only men's lives but lives in general and we are grateful you have joined us.   This week we are sharing our gratitude both globally and in the USA.  Let's start with our listeners from Canada.   We want to thank our listeners in Toronto & Ottawa Ontario, Montreal Quebec, Victoria & Vancouver British Columbia, and Halifax Nova Scotia as you're responsible for getting Canada all the way to #4 on the Global Listeners List!And now for the USA, a special shoutout goes to the city of DeMoines (duh-MOYN) for bringing Iowa to #9 on the USA Top 10 Listeners List!CONGRATULATIONS!!!We thank you so much for your continued support as we appreciate your efforts toward positive social change!  I, DeVonna Prinzi the Co-Exec Producer and our Show-runner Miranda Spigener-Sapon sincerely thank you and ask that you please take the time to like, follow, subscribe, and share as your efforts make a difference to everyone here at Inspire Change with Gunter.We would love to hear your stories of social change!  Please remember If you want to share, you can reach out  to the show directly. Please see the show-notes for our contact information as we look forward to hearing from you!  As always thank you to each and every one of our listeners, and most importantly please keep Inspiring positive social change.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspire-change-with-gunter--3633478/support.PatreonIf this episode resonates with you and you'd like to go deeper into practical exercises and guided reflection, Gunter offers extended self-development resources and exercises through our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/inspirechangeSponsorDistil UnionThis episode of Inspire Change with Gunter is brought to you by Distil Union, creators of beautifully designed, functional everyday carry accessories that help bring organization, simplicity, and intention into your daily life.Distil Union blends craftsmanship with thoughtful design to help you carry what matters most — without the clutter.

Yes, I Twisted My Ankle. Yes, I Peed a Little Patricia Young (she/her) explores how change— even neutral change — can feel dysregulating, especially for autistic and neurodivergent people. From shifting family schedules and unexpected travel changes to navigating awkward neighbor dynamics and social gray areas, she shares real-life examples of practicing flexibility instead of binary thinking. WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE ·       Why neutral change can still feel deeply dysregulating ·       The nervous system impact of shifting routines ·       Family schedule changes and the emotional whiplash that can follow ·       Anticipating the worst when others are gone ·       Grumbly thinking vs. reality when loved ones return ·       The binary autistic brain: all-or-nothing thinking patterns ·       Practicing middle ground instead of rigidity ·       Adjusting dog-walking routines without spiraling ·       Letting your body rest without labeling it as failure ·       Listening to fatigue cues after high-output days ·       Using structure for regulation without becoming trapped by it ·       Creating supportive environments (like curating a digital photo frame) ·       Finding connection through shared routines (AquaFit, food, walking dogs) ·       Traveling compatibility and how that reveals relational ease ·       Learning to self-regulate instead of outsourcing emotional regulation ·       Missing daily co-regulation but recognizing growth ·       Letting go of shame around aging-body moments (the sneeze/cough reality) ·       Neighbor conflict and not over-personalizing hostility ·       Rejection sensitivity and the meaning we attach to social behavior ·       Practicing social gray areas: cordial vs. friend vs. enemy SOUND BITES  · "Change isn't good or bad. But it can still be hard." · "Just because I feel grumbly doesn't mean that's the truth." · "It doesn't have to be all or nothing. There is a middle ground." · "It's not a failure to rest. It's listening to my body."   SENSITIVITY IS NOTHING TO APOLOGIZE FOR; IT'S HOW YOUR BRAIN IS WIRED You are not broken. You were shaped by systems that weren't built for you. You deserve rest, joy, and support exactly as you are. PODCAST HOST Patricia Young (she/her) was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it's like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller.  Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile, OCD and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion.  She created the podcasts Unapologetically Sensitive and Unapologetically AuDHD to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren't alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges.  Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you Patricia's website, podcast episodes and more: www.unapologeticallysensitive.com LINKS  To write a review in itunes: click on this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-sensitive/id1440433481?mt=2 select "listen on Apple Podcasts" chose "open in itunes" choose "ratings and reviews" click to rate the number of starts click "write a review" Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Closed/Private Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber Tik Tok--https://www.tiktok.com/@unapologeticallysensitiv Unapologetically AuDHD Podcast-- https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/unapologeticallyaudhd/ e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com  

In this conversation, my guest talks about two MDMA assisted therapy journeys in which he engaged in healing childhood wounds, fear of death, and opening up to more aliveness. You're going to love his playfulness, his depth, and his expansiveness. Wil Fisher is the host of the podcast Queerly Beloved, founder of Willfully Living, his life coach practice, and facilitator of Awakened Hearts, a retreat for GBTQ men. Wil is on a mission to empower GBTQ men to lead lives of unwavering authenticity, unbridled freedom, and boundless joy! After you listen to this one, I invite you to go over to Wil's podcast Queerly Beloved where he's dropping an episode this week in which he interviewed me about trauma, spirituality and family estrangement. Here's some of what we talked about: We each describe the drag avatars that best describe our spirit at the moment of our conversation looking for pockets of possibility in creating our podcasts and doing our work Annie's dream the night before, and Wil's help analyzing it. How before a psychedelic assisted therapy session, his unconscious begins to bring things forward How he was taught to disown his brightest light: his queerness and openness to his femininity Healing the messages he received as a kid that he was broken, not enough, and that he needed to show up in perfectionism to be worthy of love Loving on himself and healing the little boy version of himself Practicing emotional release techniques in advance of the psychedelic assisted therapy sessions Exploring death through theatrical therapy techniques and then experiencing life differently Show notes at anniezam.com/podcast/256

What if the secret to truly impactful fatherhood isn't about being perfect but about being present, vulnerable, and intentional?In this episode, Ned's friend, dad and entrepreneur "Hype Man Dan" Chang shares how his own painful childhood fuels his deep commitment to his kids, to revealing the subtle but powerful shifts that transformed his marriage and parenting. His story is a reminder: your legacy can be rewritten, starting today.Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome and introduction to Dan's journey02:10 - Feeling young at heart despite age03:11 - Highlights from pickleball rivalries & lessons in resilience04:05 - The importance of carving out time with family and friends05:23 - The value of real, honest conversations in male relationships06:39 - What Dan does for a living: Collectibles, art, and entrepreneurship08:15 - From corporate sales to high-end collectibles - Dan's hustle09:33 - The art and value of Magic: The Gathering and rare trading cards10:24 - The significance of original artwork and grading in collectibles11:56 - Wisdom for entrepreneurs and dads: Perseverance & authenticity12:29 - Overcoming childhood poverty and rejection to build a legacy14:43 - The impact of absent fathers and the importance of presence16:01 - Appreciation and lessons learned from Dan's dad18:12 - Healing from past abuse and breaking the cycle of generational trauma20:00 - The power of empathy, forgiveness, and choosing a positive legacy22:13 - How Dan's family history influences his parenting style24:55 - The importance of forgiving past hurts for healing and growth27:01 - Building trust and meaningful bonds with stepchildren28:51 - Embracing imperfect fatherhood and intentional presence31:29 - The significance of instinct, action, and calm leadership34:24 - Self-awareness, humility, and growth as a dad37:00 - Navigating marriage challenges and personal development40:23 - Supporting children's unique spiritual journeys43:53 - The character traits and skills Dan hopes for his sons45:11 - Honesty, trustworthiness, and the importance of authenticity46:32 - Cultivating human connection and critical thinking in children48:57 - Rebel and create: Disrupting selfishness and promoting service51:04 - Practicing gratitude, presence, and small acts of kindness55:05 - Investing early in legacy and financial wisdom58:47 - Teaching kids about money, consumption, and delayed gratification60:17 - Practical advice for fathers on vulnerability and being present61:37 - The ultimate reward of family connection and authentic love---------This episode is sponsored by Genesis - a Rite of Passage by Rise Up KingsOrder The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book hereCheck out the TEDx----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?www.adventureoffatherhood.comwww.rebelandcreate.comEach week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/fatherhoodfieldnotesYouTube: www.youtube.com/@FatherhoodfieldnotesFacebook: www.facebook.com/rebelandcreateMentioned in this episode:Rise Up Kings Genesis - a rite of passage experience for young menThis episode was brought to you by Genesis - a rite of passage for boys becoming men - by Rise Up Kings.

So much of what we think, say and do is habitual - we react without thinking. The Buddha taught that our reactivity is also impacted by whether we experience something as pleasant, unpleasant or neutral. In this talk Mary discusses how this colors our experiences in the world and how to create new habits that are not reactive, but instead, are truly in the moment and grounded in wisdom and compassion.Recorded Feb. 28, 2026 in the virtual worldSend me a text with any questions or comments! Include your name and email if you would like a response - it's not included automatically. Thanks.Visit Mary's website for more info on classes and teachings.

Every day there are stories and alerts shared of new scams reminding us that the fraud landscape changes quickly. To stay safe, it's important to build good habits, improve your digital security, and use helpful tools to avoid, report, and recover from scams.  Links: Explore more resources for Consumer Protection Week Report scams at Identitytheft.gov Know your rights as a consumer when recovering from identity theft Explorer Triangle's Better Checking account with ID Protect Check out TCU University for financial education tips and resources! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Learn more about Triangle Credit Union **Note: Better Checking is not an insurance product. Transcript: Welcome to Money Tip Tuesday from the Making Money Personal podcast.  It's National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), a time of year devoted to maintaining personal security and fighting fraud. Hosted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), this important awareness week was established to help people better understand their consumer rights and take proactive steps to protect themselves.   This year, the FTC's message is clear: Avoid. Report. Recover. Practicing these three steps regularly can make you much more resilient to today's fraud tactics.  In this tip, we'll explain more about how you can “stay faster than fraud” by putting these actions into practice.   The first action, Avoid, is a reminder to help spot the fraud before it causes you to act.    Scammers rely on urgency. They want you to react fast instead of thinking things through. To avoid scams, try making small changes, like pausing before clicking a link, checking if a request is real, and seeing urgency as a warning sign. These quick pauses can help you avoid falling for scams.  Another way to avoid fraud is to learn about the types of scams that target consumers. Scams are always changing, so it's important to stay up to date. Common scams include identity theft, impostor scams, job scams, and phishing. They also use current events to make their tricks seem more believable.  Looking ahead, experts warn that in 2026, scammers are expected to use new hooks tailored to economic anxiety, like relief‑payment scams, bogus job offers, and highly personalized AI‑powered impersonation schemes. Knowing these patterns and warning signs ahead of time helps protect you and others from becoming the next victim.  Keep in mind that fraudsters also take advantage of digital weaknesses, so it's important to strengthen your security. Use strong, unique passwords with a trusted password manager, turn on multi-factor authentication when you can, keep your devices and software updated, and avoid doing financial transactions on public Wi-Fi. These steps greatly lower your risk of account takeovers and data theft.  And of course, it's important not to share too much personal information on social media or respond to unexpected requests for details. Scammers may send emails or texts that look like they're from people or organizations you trust. Being careful and a bit skeptical helps keep your information safe.  The next part of the FTC's action plan is to report any scams you encounter.   Many people don't report scams because they think it won't help. But the FTC says the opposite is true. Reporting scams helps spot trends, guide enforcement, and warn others about new threats. Sharing your experience helps the fight against fraud.  For identity theft cases, the FTC offers a dedicated resource website: IdentityTheft.gov. This one‑stop site hosts a collection of resources for consumers to use to report fraud. The site can help you generate an official FTC Identity Theft Report and provides a customized recovery plan, both of which are extremely useful when working with companies to dispute fraudulent activity.   Experts say that many fraud cases go unreported and scams are getting more advanced. Reporting scams not only helps you take back control, it also raises awareness and protects your community.  The last part of the FTC's plan is recovery. This means using tools and steps to help people recover after experiencing fraud.  If you become a victim of fraud, recovery can seem overwhelming. The FTC provides tools to guide you step by step through closing compromised accounts, contacting affected businesses, and stopping further misuse. It's no doubt that having a clear plan makes the process easier and faster.  Recovery also includes checking your credit reports often to spot any suspicious activity. If needed, you can set up fraud alerts or freeze your credit to stop new accounts from being opened in your name. This is a good reason to think about getting identity theft protection. There are many options available, and if you're a Triangle member, you could consider a Triangle Better Checking account with ID Protect. For $4.99 a month, members get identity theft protection that includes identity monitoring, credit score tracking, credit reporting, a dedicated case manager, and reimbursement for recovery costs. See the link in the show notes for more details.  A final, important part of recovery is knowing your rights as a consumer if money goes missing. Many people don't realize that you have specific rights when unauthorized transactions happen, including the right to ask your bank for reimbursement if money is taken without your approval. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) shares resources that explain these protections, so victims don't have to cover the losses themselves. If you want to learn more, check the link in the show notes.  When it comes to fighting fraud, you cannot sit on the sidelines. Start protecting yourself today. Review your habits, strengthen your security, and use new tools. Let Consumer Protection Week inspire you to act. Follow the FTC's advice: Avoid, Report, and Recover. By practicing these steps, you'll become more confident and resilient in a changing digital world.   If there are any other tips or topics you'd like us to cover, let us know at tcupodcast@trianglecu.org. Also, remember to like and follow our Making Money Personal Facebook and Instagram to share your thoughts. Finally, remember to look for our sponsor, Triangle Credit Union, on Facebook and LinkedIn.           Thanks for listening to today's Money Tip Tuesday. Check out our other tips and episodes on the Making Money Personal podcast. 

Epsode Summary:You can build the business.You can lead the team.You can look successful on the outside…And still be drowning in fear, anxiety, and quiet burnout.In this powerful conversation with leadership coach Lauren Schmidt, we unpack the moment everything shifted, the night she realized, “No one is coming to save you.” Not her husband. Not her team. Not success. The breakthrough began when she looked inward and confronted the belief that she wasn't worthy of help, rest, or more.If you're in a career setback, leadership pressure, or midlife transition wondering why you feel exhausted even though you're “doing everything right,” this episode is your reset.Resources:Lauren Schmidt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenschmidt08/Trevor Houston on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/Career Transition Summit: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/67/04404igv LinkedIn e-book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://online.flippingbook.com/view/714118097/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/who-ya-know-show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trevor Houston is a licensed financial professional offering insurance/financial products through various carriers. For more info visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://cpwstrategies.comChapters:(00:00) Introduction and Lauren's Background(01:50) The importance of mindset in career and life(03:43) Lauren's experience with burnout and fear(06:28) The turning point: No one's coming to save you(07:33) Root causes: Worthiness and internal blocks(09:21) Signs of burnout and self-care realization(11:04) Living for more and overcoming small fears(12:52) The power of visualization and trusting the process(15:53) Taking actionable steps towards your goals(18:05) The role of belief and self-confidence(20:04) Practicing gratitude and shifting energy(23:47) The impact of trauma and gratitude after near-death experiences(27:50) The importance of self-love and knowing your value(30:56) The power of decision and taking responsibility(35:12) Overcoming internal blocks and self-doubt(40:34) The importance of community and support systems(42:23) No one's coming to save you: The mindset shift(44:50) Handling rejection and feedback as growth opportunities(50:01) Starting your day with positive intentions(55:02) The significance of continuous self-improvement(58:37) The importance of asking for help and feedback(01:02:18) Transforming criticism into growth(01:05:54) Addressing burnout in leadership and society(01:09:30) Filling your cup and avoiding burnout(01:10:53) Connecting with Lauren Schmidt for further growth

A Critique of Practicing the Way, Part 35 - Defending the Meaning of the Lord's Prayer, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. In this episode we continue to discuss John Mark Comer's misuse of Matthew 5:5-6. Comer claims that we need to learn to hide - to find a secret place - to pray. We show that Jesus was warning about hypocrisy, not prescribing a special location to pray. (duration 00:24:54) Click here to play

$500 OFF during March: ⁠Psychedelically Informed ⁠⁠Coaching⁠NEW: Custom Coaching Program Application⁠We often confuse power with control — being right, getting our way, influencing outcomes. But control isn't power. It's conditional, and it drains us.In this episode, I explore a different definition: True power is the conscious exercise of choice. We talk about how trying to control people, outcomes, and timing actually gives our power away — and how choosing our perception, response, and energy brings it back.This is especially relevant for anyone navigating growth or psychedelic integration. Insight alone doesn't create change. Practicing choice does.What You'll Learn:The difference between control and conscious choiceWhy control burns energyHow to shift from reaction to responseWhy space and pace are essential for integrationHow coaching helps you reclaim authorship of your energyExplore Coaching with Lana:$500 OFF during March: Psychedelically Informed Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (6 Month Program)Custom Coaching Program ApplicationFocused Transformation Coaching (6 Week Program)Iboga Integration & Prep Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (NEW-now enrolling)Stay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠⁠Substack: The Healthy Ego⁠⁠Free Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠FREE Integration Journal ⁠FREE Intention Setting Journal⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

In the first week of our Practicing the Way series, Pastor Eric unpacks Jesus' invitation to come and find true rest by taking on His yoke. Salvation is received in a moment, but lasting rest is learned through a lifestyle of following, becoming like, and living on mission with Jesus.

The blueprint for Christian character development the Apostle Peter gives us in 2 Peter 1 lays out for us a “ladder” that we as disciples of Christ are to climb. Each rung of this ladder is vital to our ability to be able to progress up to the next rung. As we have focused on one rung of this ladder at a time in this extended series, we have worked on making the connections between our foundation and how each step makes us more like Jesus. Now comes the seventh rung, and this one really begins to reveal what a truly developed Christian character should look like. The seventh rung is brotherly kindness—philadelphia in Greek and also translated as “brotherly love.” We must realize that faith, moral excellence, knowledge, self‑control, perseverance and godliness form the necessary foundation for this deeply relational virtue. In ancient Greek, this kind of love referred to the instinctive loyalty shared by blood relatives—a devotion that is both expected and not optional. Peter places this rung after godliness because only a character shaped by reverence for God can sustain the sacrificial, loyal, family‑level commitment required to love fellow believers as true siblings. Lots of love To broaden our understanding, it is helpful to compare three Greek categories of love: natural family affection, brotherly love and philanthropia—a benevolent love for all humanity. Brotherly kindness sits at the center of these circles, bridging instinctive affection and universal goodwill. Jesus himself established this family identity when he taught his disciples to pray, “Our Father…,” making all disciples brothers and sisters. Questions to ask ourselves Practical self‑examination is needed to see how well we are living this brotherly kindness: Do we protect others' reputations? Do we step in quietly when someone is overwhelmed? Do we welcome those who sit alone? Brotherly love is not convenient. It is costly, time‑consuming and emotionally demanding. Ultimately, brotherly kindness is the training ground for the final rung—agape love. If Christians can’t love the family of faith with loyalty and tenderness, they cannot hope to love the world with Christlike sacrifice. Key Takeaways Brotherly kindness is loyal, family‑level devotion rooted in godliness. It bridges natural affection and universal benevolence. Jesus established Christians as a true spiritual family. Brotherly love requires patience, protection, presence and emotional investment. It is inconvenient but essential for mature Christian character. Practicing philadelphia prepares us for agape—the highest form of Christlike love.

In this heartfelt episode, Ebonie Allard shares her profound journey through betrayal, healing, and self-discovery. We explore themes of trust, vulnerability, and the power of inner resilience, offering valuable insights for anyone navigating difficult personal and professional challenges. Key topicsPatterns of betrayal and trustHealing from deep emotional woundsThe role of ego and humility in recoveryBetrayal often mirrors early childhood wounds and patterns.Healing requires inner reflection and understanding where patterns originate.Practicing grace and poise helps navigate emotional pain with strength.Follow Links:Get the Influential Breathwork Syllabus here:⁠⁠https://www.influentialbreathwork.com/syllabus⁠⁠Follow Anna Parker-Napleson Instagram:⁠  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/healingafterthehardstuff⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples⁠⁠LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples⁠⁠Follow Ebonie Allard:Website: www.ebonieallard.comInstagram www.instagram.com/eboniealchemyLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ebonieallard

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Why does spiritual power sometimes fade?In this message from Mark 9, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey shows how consistent prayer, personal discipline, and inner peace shape a life that truly follows Jesus. Be encouraged to strengthen your private walk with God, cut off what hinders you, and live with the kind of integrity that brings real peace.

Send a textJon and Doug discuss how language can both help and hinder our practice.Doug's Dharma Video:A Poem That Isn't: Buddhist Mindfulness and Rumi's "Guest House" -- https://youtu.be/1E79pU6GzNsSupport the showGo to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links: https://digginthedharma.com/

Every year, the list of invasive plants continues to grow. In some cases, plants and trees planted years ago are now considered invasive . Have you ever wondered, what the average homeowner can do to stop the spread of evasive plants. Today, we interview Amber Stilwell. She is a recognized expert through the Pennsylvania Sea Grant and Penn State extension, specializing in Coastal Out Reach and Watershed Management. Amber answers our questions and offers solutions on removing evasive plants from your property. We discuss the tools available in identifying the culprits. Practicing safe removal guidelines to avoid spreading seeds or rhizomes and choosing native alternatives. If you are interested in learning more about invasive plants and how to replace them, this podcast is for you.

Plus, Christian Arcand spreads some positivity after their win streak was snapped last night at the hands of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets .

I get this question all the time. What would I do if I had to build a personal brand from scratch in one year? In today's episode, I'm sharing the seven habits that would catapult my personal brand to seven figures if I had just one year to start from scratch. I'll walk you through what I believe it takes to build an authentic, profitable brand. While I've built multiple brands over the years, one thing remains constant: consistency. The habits I'm about to share are the exact actions I've taken to shift my mindset, grow my visibility, and keep my audience engaged. These habits will help you become the person you need to be to stand confidently in front of your audience and grow a personal brand in a way that feels like second nature. If you're serious about growth, start putting these into action today. Listen to the full episode to learn how you can start making progress toward your personal or business branding goals. "The only way you get good at doing the thing you're afraid to do is by doing the thing you're afraid to do." ~ Jen Gottlieb In This Episode: - Habit #1: Posting three pieces of content daily - Habit #2: Building relationships with collaborators - Habit #3: Practicing messaging through wonder walks - Habit #4: Doing live streams to boost confidence - Habit #5: Studying people who have built successful personal brands - Habit #6: Putting yourself in new rooms to network - Habit #7: Doing one terrifying thing every day to build courage Where to find me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_gottlieb     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb    Website: https://jengottlieb.com/    My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_gottlieb

What if the gap in your financial security isn't your income or your discipline, but the fact that nobody ever taught you to speak money with confidence?In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with Nicole Lorch, President and COO at First Internet Bank, to launch a new series focused on money, influence, and leadership. Together, they explore why so many capable, high-performing women still feel uncertain when it comes to financial decisions. Nicole shares how childhood money patterns shape adult instincts, why saving without intention can stall long-term growth, and how influence is what ultimately creates meaningful impact.The conversation moves from mindset to action, covering practical starting points like building a rainy-day fund, contributing early to retirement accounts, and creating transparency inside the home. Nicole also offers insight into raising money-smart teens and helping families shift from secrecy or tension around finances to shared goals and trust. This episode reframes money as a tool: one that expands leadership, resilience, and opportunity when women become fluent in how it works.What You'll Learn:A simple, accessible starting point to make your savings work harderA healthier framework for talking about money at home without tensionA clearer understanding of how financial fluency expands your influenceReady to Put Your Money to Work? Learn More About First Internet Bank Here: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-Bank For more from Nicole, check out this link:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-lorch/ For more from Tiffany:Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauderLearn More: https://www.tiffanysauder.com Ready to build your own Life of And? Explore the program: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Life-of-And-ProgramTimestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:53) Money confidence as influence(04:39) Childhood money scripts: saving vs. leverage(07:29) High-yield savings as a starting point(11:46) Influence over power in leadership(20:44) Ambition and caregiving in tension(22:01) Banking without branches(24:30) Teaching teens to earn and manage money(26:54) Practicing priorities with limited funds(29:26) Rainy-day funds and family transparencyCheck out the apps and sponsor of this episode: Ready to Put Your Money to Work? Learn More Here: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-Bank Created in partnership with Share Your Genius Learn more about First Internet Bank: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-Bank

Send a textGrowth begins when avoidance ends. In this episode, we talk about why facing reality is often harder than staying stuck, and why that difficulty is actually a sign you are moving forward. We share honest perspectives from real client experiences, challenge common myths about healing, and offer a grounded way to think about pain, change, and personal growth.If you have been feeling overwhelmed, resistant, or unsure about your next step, this conversation will meet you where you are while pushing you toward something better. Do not negotiate with the part of you that wants to stay small. Step forward anyway.Episode References:1. Cognitive Defusion (Deliteralization)2. The Grief Cycle3. EVC The Acceptance Cycle4. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Psychological Well-Being: A Narrative Review5. Acceptance and commitment therapy Pathways for general practitioners6. Cognitive Defusion TechniquesHere are the related episodes, each one builds on today's conversation:#469 | What the Growth Journey Actually Feels Like - https://apple.co/3OtYw2V #451 | Healing From the Guilt of Staying in a Toxic Relationship - https://apple.co/46pnhUfLearn more about:

In this episode, Laura explores the difference between judgement and curiosity—and why learning to regulate our judgement is essential for becoming grounded, healthy adults. She explains how judgement is biologically protective, when it's necessary for safety, and when it crosses into harmful territory. Laura then offers a roadmap for shifting from judgement to curiosity while holding ethical boundaries for ourselves and others. If you've ever found yourself judging too quickly—or judging yourself even more harshly—this episode invites you into compassion, clarity, and deeper relational awareness for yourself and others.

This talk was given by Andrew Chapman at the Imperfect, Impersonal, Impermanent Meditation Retreat on Jan. 28th - Feb. 1st, 2026 in Sewanee, TN. These are the first afternoon instruction on practicing with dukkha. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

Dr. Johnson returns to the podcast to share a powerful and often-overlooked perspective on tribal dentistry, career fulfillment, and why passion truly matters in dentistry. This conversation goes beyond clinical techniques and dives into purpose, opportunity, and loving the work you do.  

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Learning to use mindful attention to unskillful and skillful state of mind is crucial for continuity of our practice in daily life

All of our lives, if we are believers, our goal is to relate to God, His purposes, His plans, His personal love and involvement and love for us, and His faithfulness to us,  no matter what assails us in our lives. It is our glory to walk with Him every day until we see Him face to face.

Ever find yourself stuck in an endless loop of overthinking, self-doubt, or battling between what you want and what you "should" do? To get to the heart of this inner tug-of-war, today, I'm joined by Dana Bernstein, principal of Dare to Live Brave and author of It's the Thought that Counts: Mastering the Art of YOU vs. You. Dana is a conflict resolution coach, helping professionals in high-stakes environments like universities, government, banking, and the court system. We're talking real-life inner conflict between ambition and self-doubt, or when your values feel like they're battling for control. Dana breaks down why labeling our emotions is magic and how knowing exactly what drives you can shift everything about how you show up, not just in tough conversations, but in your biggest moments. Join us if you're ready for powerful stories, actionable steps, and plenty of aha moments to reclaim your power and move forward as your most empowered, graceful self (even in the messiest moments) to the big, bold life you envision.  Show Highlights: Understanding competing values in the "YOU vs. You" conflict. [02:40] Inner conflict in women and why self-discovery matters. [04:13] Discover your best self with leveraged values and "Who" words. [05:22] How to "pause, ponder, pivot" when you feel triggered. [07:05] The rider, elephant and peanuts analogy for emotions and reasoning. [08:19] Practicing the pause effectively and advance preparation. [11:10] In-the-moment conflict vs. after-the fact conflict. [13:52] The power of self-mastery over negotiation in conflict resolution. [15:31] What do you feed your mind, ice cream vs. bananas? [19:09] Using body awareness as early warnings of conflict activation. [23:23] Self-compassion and living clean between your ears. [24:58] To take the Who assessment: https://danabernsteinconflictcoach.github.io/the-who-assessment-official-/ To find Danas book: http://bit.ly/3PLlYG9 Subscribe to the Brilliant Balance Weekly: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly Follow Cherylanne on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cskolnicki