Podcasts about practitioners

You stopped performing the familiar and the relationship ended. You stopped collapsing on cue and they called you cold. You stopped confirming the image and they said you changed. They were right. You did. And the relational field, organized around the wound you no longer carry the same way, registered your growth as abandonment. Martin Buber spent his life investigating the difference between an I-Thou relationship and an I-It relationship. The I-Thou encounter is genuine meeting, two presences making full contact with each other. The I-It encounter is one person using another as a function, a mirror, a supply. Buber's concern was that modern life was systematically replacing genuine meeting with managed encounter. What he did not name directly is the specific loneliness of the person who arrives at I-Thou capacity inside a field still organized around I-It. Robert Zajonc gave us the clinical explanation for why that field stays organized the way it does. In 1968 he documented the mere exposure effect. The more frequently a person is exposed to a stimulus, the more they prefer it, regardless of whether that stimulus is pleasant or painful. The nervous system does not select for what is good. It selects for what it recognizes. And what most people recognize as love was taught to them in rooms where love and pain arrived in the same hands. Buber describes the destination. Zajonc explains why most people never arrive there. They are not choosing managed encounter because they are shallow. They are choosing it because genuine meeting does not feel like home. William James wrote that the deepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated. What the unexamined self actually craves is not appreciation. It is confirmation of the image it has constructed. Erich Fromm extended this when he wrote in The Art of Loving that most people mistake the initial experience of falling in love for proof of the intensity of their love, when it is only evidence of the intensity of their loneliness. The chemistry is real. The chemistry is also the wound speaking. The person who is genuinely healing is no longer broadcasting on the frequency the relational field is tuned to receive. They are not chasing. They are not collapsing. They are not confirming images. And the people around them, still tuned to the old frequency, experience this not as growth but as distance. Two people healing at different rates inside the same relationship can produce the same incompatibility as two people who never shared any healing at all. The relationship does not end because love failed. It ends because one person changed frequency and the other is still listening for the sound that used to be there.

LIVE from ILADS: Tick Boot Camp sits down with Mindy Tobin Daigle, MSN, APRN-BC, a nurse practitioner whose approach to Lyme disease and complex chronic illness was profoundly shaped by her own experience as a patient. Before treating people with Lyme disease, Mindy lived it. After years of misdiagnosis, she was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2010 following earlier tick exposures. Her illness became multisystemic and severe, affecting her heart, brain, joints, gastrointestinal system, bladder, skin, muscles, and more. At her sickest, she describes being bed-bound, wheelchair-bound, experiencing seizures and aphasia, and dependent on others for basic care. That experience gave her a mission: become the healthcare provider she needed when she was sick and searching for answers. This conversation goes far beyond Lyme disease treatment. Mindy and Tick Boot Camp explore medical gaslighting, listening to patients, compassion versus empathy, realistic expectations for chronic illness recovery, the importance of self-compassion, finding your physical and emotional "edges," and why progress is often measured in inches rather than feet. This interview was recorded live at the ILADS conference, so you may hear some of the energy and background activity of the event throughout the conversation. A Nurse Practitioner Who Became the Patient Mindy was already a trained medical professional when she became seriously ill. Her first reported tick bite occurred in South Africa in 1997, followed by additional exposures while she was working as a nurse in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Despite her medical training and access to healthcare, Lyme disease wasn't initially identified as the explanation for her growing collection of symptoms. Mindy describes repeatedly mentioning her history of tick bites only to have the possibility dismissed. Eventually, during a severe pain crisis, physician Dr. Ted Gillespie spent significant time listening to her history and asked a simple question: What about Lyme disease? Testing through Labcorp produced a positive Western blot, but Mindy says that even with that result, she continued encountering resistance to the diagnosis. Eventually, she found her way to Dr. Patricia Salvato in Houston and began treatment. Becoming the Practitioner She Needed Mindy made herself a promise during her illness: If she recovered, she would become the practitioner she had needed when she was lost and sick. That commitment eventually brought her to ILADS. At her first ILADS conference in 2013, Mindy heard the late Dr. Christine Green speak. The following week, she cold-called Dr. Green's office in San Francisco and asked if she could shadow her. That decision turned into a professional relationship lasting more than a decade. Mindy says her personal development as a Lyme patient became inseparable from her professional development as a clinician. From Sympathy to Empathy to Compassion One of the most powerful themes in this conversation is the evolution from sympathy to empathy to compassion. Mindy describes having sympathy as a young nurse and developing greater empathy with experience. After becoming seriously ill herself, she says she developed something deeper: compassion. Her definition of compassion centers on being willing to sit with another person's pain without judgment, interference, or adding to their suffering. For a Lyme patient who has spent years being dismissed, questioned, rushed, or told symptoms are unexplained, simply encountering a practitioner who genuinely listens can be meaningful. What Compassionate Lyme Care Looks Like Compassion isn't simply being nice to patients. For Mindy, it changes how she practices. When a patient arrives overwhelmed, crying, angry, frustrated, struggling with technology, or simply exhausted from managing chronic illness, her first goal isn't to rush through a checklist. She meets the patient where they are. She tells patients: We're not in a rush. The goal is to take the time needed to understand the person in front of her and determine what needs attention. That approach can be particularly important for patients with complex chronic illnesses who may arrive at an appointment carrying years of symptoms, medical records, failed treatments, fear, and frustration. Medical Gaslighting & the Importance of Listening Mindy also discusses the medical dismissal she experienced during her own illness and what patients often describe as medical gaslighting. The conversation explores why healthcare professionals may dismiss patient experiences even when a patient presents with a complicated history or evidence that warrants further investigation. Mindy emphasizes something deceptively simple: Remain curious. A practitioner doesn't have to immediately know every answer. But when something doesn't make sense, curiosity can keep the diagnostic process moving instead of shutting the patient down. For Mindy, listening and believing that a patient is genuinely experiencing what they describe are foundational to the therapeutic relationship. The Last Five Minutes Mindy has developed a practice she calls The Last 5 Minutes: 8 Concepts and Contemplations in Healing. After spending most of an appointment discussing symptoms, medical decision-making, treatment, and care planning, she reserves the final minutes for something different: Healing. It's a moment to put the metaphorical pencils down and talk heart-to-heart about what the patient is experiencing beyond laboratory results and treatment protocols. Her eight concepts and contemplations include: Keyhole Sunset Progress is made in inches, not feet Awareness, Acceptance, Compassion Pain is Information This is your Hero's Journey Healing is possible, with or without a cure Find a micron of joy and build on it Do what you need to do, rest when you need to rest, force nothing Mindy's original essay on the eight concepts offers a deeper exploration of the philosophy she discusses during this interview. Progress Is Made in Inches, Not Feet People with chronic Lyme disease are understandably in a hurry. They want their health back. They want their careers, relationships, independence, energy, and lives back. But recovery doesn't always move at the speed a patient wants. Mindy prepares patients for the possibility of a long process in which progress isn't perfectly linear. There can be improvements followed by setbacks. Instead of interpreting every setback as failure, she encourages patients to recognize that regression can sometimes occur within a larger pattern of progression. Mindy expands on this philosophy in Progress Comes in Inches, Not Feet. Self-Compassion During Lyme Recovery Chronic illness can create a destructive cycle of self-blame. Patients may think: Why aren't I better yet? Did I do something wrong? Why can't my body handle this? Why can't I do what I used to do? Mindy explains that even an excellent medical treatment plan doesn't automatically resolve the patient's relationship with themselves. Healing may also require learning to stop being at war with your own body. That doesn't mean giving up on improvement. It means learning how to pursue improvement without constantly punishing yourself for where you are today. Her writing on self-compassion and healing explores this balance between accepting present limitations and continuing to move forward. Finding Your Edges One of Mindy's most useful metaphors is finding your edges. After extensive treatment, she reached a point where she could no longer tolerate additional treatment in the same way. She learned to recognize the boundaries of what her body could currently handle. Rather than treating those boundaries as permanent walls, she describes living as well as possible within her edges — and periodically testing whether those edges can expand. If you can stand and wash dishes for five minutes, perhaps eventually you try seven. Small improvements matter. Progress in inches can eventually create meaningful change. Sometimes Progress Means Rest Pushing isn't always the answer. Sometimes the next productive step is doing less. Mindy distinguishes genuine restorative rest from simply lying down while remaining mentally stimulated by television, phones, scrolling, or other distractions. The challenge is learning when to push an edge and when the body genuinely needs recovery. That requires awareness, patience, and wisdom. For a practitioner, it also means understanding that two patients with similar diagnoses may need very different guidance at a particular moment. A Biopsychosocial Approach to Lyme Disease Mindy describes her clinical approach as biopsychosocial. That means considering the patient's: Biology Psychology Social environment Physical limitations Emotional health Relationships Stressors Daily circumstances Complex chronic illness doesn't occur in isolation from the rest of a person's life. Treatment may target infections and physical dysfunction, but healing can also involve how someone relates to their illness, themselves, and the world around them. Mindy's own experience as both patient and practitioner gives her a particularly personal perspective on those intersections. Can Having Lyme Disease Make Someone a Different Practitioner? The conversation explores a provocative question: Does personally experiencing Lyme disease change someone's ability to care for Lyme patients? Mindy says her own illness gave her an understanding she didn't have beforehand. She can recognize nuances between different kinds of fatigue, pain, and physical limitations because she has experienced them. At the same time, she points to her longtime mentor Dr. Christine Green as an example of an accomplished Lyme clinician who did not personally have Lyme disease. The distinction isn't that someone must have Lyme disease to become an excellent practitioner. Rather, lived experience can provide another form of knowledge — one that can complement medical education and clinical expertise. Working with Ravel Health At the time of this interview, Mindy had recently begun working with Ravel Health, a virtual care platform focused on complex chronic illness. She explains that the model gives her greater flexibility to structure her schedule around both her patients' needs and her own ongoing health limitations. That matters because Mindy continues to manage symptoms herself. The flexibility allows her to dedicate significant attention to a patient while also building recovery time between demanding appointments. For Mindy, finding a sustainable way to practice is another extension of the same compassion she encourages patients to develop for themselves. The Human Capacity to Overcome The interview ends with hope. Despite everything Mindy has personally experienced — and everything she sees among people living with complex chronic illness — what repeatedly impresses her is the human capacity to overcome adversity. She watches patients face enormous physical and emotional challenges, adapt, continue forward, and sometimes emerge with a different understanding of themselves and their lives. That doesn't minimize how difficult Lyme disease can be. It recognizes that even within an extraordinarily difficult journey, healing, growth, purpose, and progress remain possible. About Mindy Tobin Daigle, MSN, APRN-BC Mindy Tobin Daigle, MSN, APRN-BC is an adult health nurse practitioner with decades of nursing and clinical experience. She has worked extensively with people navigating Lyme disease, vector-borne illness, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, and other complex chronic conditions. For more than a decade, she collaborated with Lyme disease specialist Dr. Christine Green at Green Oaks Medical Center. Her professional work has been profoundly influenced by her own experience as a Lyme disease patient. Read Mindy's The Last 5 Minutes: 8 Concepts and Contemplations in Healing and her related writings about progress in chronic Lyme disease and self-compassion during healing. Key Topics in This Episode Lyme disease, chronic Lyme disease, Mindy Daigle, Lyme disease nurse practitioner, Lyme disease recovery, medical gaslighting, patient validation, compassion in healthcare, empathy, self-compassion, chronic illness recovery, Lyme disease misdiagnosis, Lyme disease treatment, healing from chronic illness, progress in inches, finding your edges, biopsychosocial medicine, patient-centered care, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, Lyme disease advocacy, Ravel Health, Christine Green, and ILADS. About This LIVE from ILADS Interview This short-form conversation was recorded in person at the 2025 International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society Annual Scientific Conference, From Terrain to Treatment: Advances in Vector-Borne Illness, held October 9–12, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Because these interviews were recorded live at the conference, they have a different feel from Tick Boot Camp's traditional long-form virtual and studio conversations — shorter, focused, and surrounded by the activity of one of the world's major gatherings of Lyme and tick-borne disease clinicians, researchers, advocates, and innovators. Explore all Tick Boot Camp LIVE from ILADS interviews. More from Tick Boot Camp Hear more conversations with Lyme disease doctors and healthcare professionals about diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and complex tick-borne illness. Explore the Tick Boot Camp Podcast for patient stories and conversations with doctors, researchers, advocates, and other members of the Lyme disease community — all designed to educate, validate, build community, and reinforce that healing is possible. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/tick-boot-camp/d1b1d869-51e3-4c37-b025-8a57cb2bd5cb

You're told to suffer through menopause after cancer, try lube first, and never question the blanket "no" on hormones. This episode tears that playbook apart.I sat down with Dr. Corinne Menn, a board-certified OB/GYN, Menopause Society certified practitioner, and breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed at just 28 years old, and this conversation blew me away. Dr. Menn experienced menopause three different ways — from chemotherapy-induced to medically suppressed to surgical — and that lived experience fuels her mission to make sure no woman suffers the way she did. We unpack why breast cancer is not one disease, why hormone therapy decisions must be individualized, and why the "lube it up and suck it up" culture around painful sex and vaginal atrophy needs to end…NOW!This is a wake-up call for every woman in menopause, and especially for cancer survivors who've been told their only option is to suffer in silence. Dr. Menn brings the science and the soul to our conversation about genetic testing gaps, the real data on hormone therapy after breast cancer, and why vaginal estrogen should be standard of care, full stop.Plus, she breaks down what vaginal atrophy actually looks like, why it goes way beyond "dryness," and how untreated GSM can lead to everything from chronic UTIs to hip fractures. If you've ever felt dismissed by your doctor or confused by conflicting advice, this one's for you.What You'll LearnWhy breast cancer is "as unique as your fingerprint" and why your menopause treatment should be just as individualizedThe 3 times Dr. Menn experienced menopause and how each one taught her what the medical system got wrongWhy genetic testing done before 2013 may be dangerously incomplete, and how to request updated panelsThe real data on systemic hormone therapy after breast cancer, including what the HABITS and Stockholm trials actually showedWhy vaginal estrogen is now in the NCCN guidelines and should be offered as standard of care to breast cancer survivorsThe difference between ER-positive, triple-negative, and DCIS when it comes to hormone therapy riskWhy the "fail first" approach to vaginal dryness (try lube and moisturizers before hormones) is unscientific and harmfulHow genital urinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) affects far more than just sex, including UTIs, bladder function, and even hip fractures in older womenWhat Dr. Menn would have done differently after her own diagnosis: baseline labs, bone density, vaginal hormones, and a real exercise prescriptionSamantha's "10% Toxic" philosophy and why trying to eliminate 100% of toxins actually backfired after her first cancer diagnosis…and more!About Our GuestDr. Corinne Menn is a board-certified OB/GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 28 during her second year of residency in New York City. After losing her mother to ovarian cancer at 54 and later discovering she carries the BRCA2 mutation, Dr. Menn dedicated her career to helping women navigate menopause, with a particular focus on breast cancer survivors. 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Cameron is joined by Dr. Kristen Herzog, a board-certified family nurse practitioner and founder of Perfect Dose, and they discuss Kristen's journey from an ER nurse to a successful entrepreneur in the aesthetics industry, highlighting her entrepreneurial spirit, the challenges she faced, and the strategies she employed to build her business. They emphasize the importance of resilience, grit, and the willingness to take risks in order to achieve success. Kristen recounts her journey from being a top producer to embracing servant leadership, emphasizing the importance of hiring coaches and operators to scale her business. She shares insights on shifting focus from production to operations, the role of a CEO, and the significance of building a strong brand through social media. She also reveals her plans for franchising Perfect Dose, highlighting the benefits of a franchise model for rapid success and brand control.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Medical Millionaire!Takeaways:Cameron aims to provide value for practice owners.Kristen's entrepreneurial spirit was evident from a young age.She transitioned from ER nursing to aesthetics after discovering her passion for Botox.Travel nursing allowed her to earn more and have a flexible schedule.She withdrew her 401k to invest in her business, Perfect Dose.Social media played a crucial role in marketing her services.Kristen worked multiple jobs to support her business in its early days.She faced challenges in hiring and managing employees as her business grew.The journey of entrepreneurship requires resilience and adaptability.Success in business often comes from a willingness to take risks and learn from failures. Taking yourself down to servant leadership grows a business.Pouring into your team is essential for true growth.Hiring a business coach can accelerate your success.You must work on the business, not just in it.Understanding your core values is crucial for scaling.Social media is instrumental for brand building.Franchising allows for brand protection and growth.A strong operator can execute your vision effectively.You need to understand your KPIs and numbers for success.The playbook for success is essential for franchisees.Medical Millionaire: The Blueprint for Scaling a World-Class Medical Aesthetics PracticeWelcome to Medical Millionaire, the go-to podcast for forward-thinking Medspa owners, Medical Aesthetics leaders, Plastic Surgery & Dermatology practices, Concierge Wellness clinics, and Elective Healthcare entrepreneurs who are ready to scale with intention and operate like a true, high-performing business.If you're building, growing, optimizing, or preparing to exit your aesthetics or wellness practice, this show is your competitive advantage.Hosted by Cameron Hemphill Your Guide to Sustainable, Scalable Growth Your host, Cameron Hemphill, is one of the most trusted growth strategists in Medical Aesthetics and Elective Wellness.With over 10 years in the industry, Cameron has helped scale 1,000+ practices and more than 2,300 providers, working alongside the most recognized KOLs, national brands, EMRs, tech companies, and private equity groups, shaping the future of aesthetics. 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What You'll Learn on Medical Millionaire Every week, you'll access expert guidance to help you scale profitably and predictably, including:Marketing & Brand PositioningCRM + Lead Management SystemsPatient Acquisition & ConversionEMR Optimization & Tech Stack ArchitectureSales Psychology & Consultation MasteryFinance, KPIs, and Practice EconomicsOperational Workflows & AutomationIndustry Trends Backed by Real Benchmark DataPatient Retention & Lifetime Value ExpansionMindset, Leadership & Team DevelopmentWhether you're opening your first location or running a multi-million-dollar enterprise, you'll gain the clarity and direction to grow with confidence. 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Content Note: This episode contains discussion of childhood trauma and references to emotional, physical, sexual, and spiritual abuse, including SRA. Specific graphic details are not discussed. Please use discretion when deciding when and where to listen. This is The Energy to Heal, your resource for all things Splankna, the faith-based inner healing modality that will help you achieve emotional freedom. In this episode, Laura Milliken sits down with a longtime client who is sharing her story anonymously—a story marked by profound trauma, years of searching for answers, and ultimately, a testimony centered on the faithfulness of Jesus. For many years, today's guest knew there were parts of her story that continued to affect her, even after spending significant time in counseling and trying to understand her past. Her history included childhood emotional, physical, sexual, and spiritual abuse, including experiences she identifies as SRA. When she was first introduced to Splankna, she was skeptical. But over time, working through her story in a way that incorporated her faith, emotions, body, and past experiences became an important part of her personal journey toward greater freedom. In this deeply personal conversation, Laura and her guest talk less about the details of what happened to her and more about what Jesus has done in her life since. This is not an episode about giving darkness center stage. It's a story about what can happen when someone who has lived through tremendous pain begins to experience safety, connection, hope, and freedom—and discovers that her past does not get the final word. In this episode: What it can feel like to know something from your past is still affecting you without fully understanding why Her early experiences with counseling and why she continued searching for additional support Why she was initially skeptical of Splankna What helped her eventually feel safe enough to engage with deeper parts of her story The complexity of processing childhood trauma after many years Throughout this conversation, Laura's guest shares her own personal experience. Her story is not intended to suggest that every person with a trauma history will have the same experience or outcome. Above all, this episode is a testimony of redemption. Trauma may be part of her story. It is not the end of her story.

Every email you send lands at somebody's kitchen table.This week: what parents are actually worried about underneath the questions they ask, how much of the conversation is really about money, and why more communication often makes families feel less steady rather than more.Influencer guest: Lauren Watson, founder of Watson College Consulting in the Boston area ... the one in the room with the anxious parents.Practitioner guest: Shana Kinane, Senior Assistant Director of National Recruitment at Indiana University Bloomington, regionally based in Chicago.Join us for the most productive lunch meeting you'll take all week.Sponsors: · College Board Strategic Advisory Services strategicadvisory@collegeboard.org · Caylor Solutions, caylor-solutions.com · Square One Consulting, squareoneky.com

In this episode of Practitioners of Change, Dana Angelberger, a teacher at Oakdale Middle School, and Tricia Brdecka, an assistant principal at Urbana Middle School, join host Dr. Amy Grosso to share how SmartPass has changed student movement in their schools. They discuss how better visibility and data can reduce time out of class, support student needs, improve hallway accountability, and give educators more time to focus on what matters most: students.KEY POINTS:1. More instructional time: SmartPass helps reduce unnecessary time out of class and creates clearer expectations for students.2. Data that starts conversations: Pass data can reveal patterns, support accommodations, and help educators better understand what students may need.3. Less time managing hallways: Better visibility can support safer hallways, streamline investigations, and free educators to focus on students and instruction.

In this episode of Practitioners of Change, Dana Angelberger, a teacher at Oakdale Middle School, and Tricia Brdecka, an assistant principal at Urbana Middle School, join host Dr. Amy Grosso to share how SmartPass has changed student movement in their schools. They discuss how better visibility and data can reduce time out of class, support student needs, improve hallway accountability, and give educators more time to focus on what matters most: students.KEY POINTS:1. More instructional time: SmartPass helps reduce unnecessary time out of class and creates clearer expectations for students.2. Data that starts conversations: Pass data can reveal patterns, support accommodations, and help educators better understand what students may need.3. Less time managing hallways: Better visibility can support safer hallways, streamline investigations, and free educators to focus on students and instruction.

What if the difference between being a struggling practitioner and a highly paid one isn't another certification, but what you actually believe about yourself, your work and your ability to receive? When I first learned tapping, charging $100 an hour felt like a BIG deal. Today, people can invest $30,000 a year to work with me privately. So what changed? I got really good at what I do. I learned to trust myself. I became brave enough to ask. And I used tapping to work through the beliefs that were standing between me and the business and life I wanted to create. In today's episode of the Wildly Wealthy Woman Podcast, I'm sharing the 10 beliefs that have helped me become a powerful and profitable practitioner—and how you can start building them, too. Inside this episode, we're talking about: Why your work can be of high service AND worthy of massive compensation. How to become confident in your skills and stop waiting for another certification to feel qualified. Why being brave enough to ASK might be one of your greatest money-making skills. The money belief my dad taught me when I was 15 that I still use today. Why I believe God puts me on the hearts and minds of the right clients at exactly the right time. Why high-paying clients can be a DREAM to work with. How your certainty and conviction can help turn interested people into committed clients. Why hearing NO doesn't have to change what you believe about yourself or your work. And most importantly, I'm sharing why tapping has been one of the tools I've used to become the woman capable of being paid at this level. Because tapping isn't just a skill you can use to help other people. It's a tool you can turn around and use on yourself as you build the business, wealth and LIFE you want. Your challenge after listening: Go back through these 10 beliefs and notice which one brings up the most resistance. That's where I want you to start tapping. Ready to become a powerful and profitable practitioner? Doors to Tapping School™ close September 30! If you've been thinking about learning EFT, building a prsactice around a skill you love, or becoming more confident in your ability to facilitate transformation, this is your invitation. Learn the skill. Get really good at it. And use that same skill to work through the beliefs that come up as you grow. Book a 15-minute discovery call with Jackie if you have questions or want to explore whether Tapping School is right for you. Your next level might not require another business strategy. It might require becoming the woman who knows she's really good at what she does, knows her work is valuable, and is brave enough to ask to be paid for it Tap Into The Magic Class https://jackie-mcdonald.mykajabi.com/offers/bFkNzx4J/checkout FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK FOLLOW ME ON YOUTUBE

On this episode of Thelema Now!, host Harper Feist speaks with Italian contemporary witch, Priestess, teacher, and archaeologist Giulia Turolla about witchcraft, ancient religion, and the often-misunderstood world of Ancient Greece. Giulia's work sits at the intersection of scholarship and magical practice. With a background in Classical Letters and Archaeology and Cultures of the Ancient World, she researches ancient magical and religious traditions while practicing witchcraft as an indigenous form of shamanism. Her approach explores the relationship between people, spirits, gods, place, and tradition—and how those connections can inform magical practice today. Harper and Giulia take a wide-ranging look at some of the common misconceptions surrounding Ancient Greek religion and mythology, separating modern assumptions from what historical and archaeological evidence can tell us about the religious and magical lives of ancient people. They also discuss Giulia's book, The Key to Ancient Greek Religion: A Source of Academic Knowledge for Practitioners, which brings contemporary academic research together with the needs of modern practitioners. The conversation explores how scholarship can deepen magical practice without reducing ancient traditions to modern stereotypes—and how practitioners can approach the Gods, spirits, magic, and religious practices of the ancient Mediterranean with greater context and understanding. A fascinating conversation about witchcraft, archaeology, ancient Greek religion, and the sometimes complicated relationship between historical research and modern magical practice. Visit her website at boscodiartemisia.academy/en/

I get it...my client had a hard day, my team had a hard day, my team had a hard day, my boss had a hard day, my sister, brother, sibling had a hard day, my mother, father, parent(s) had a hard day, my partner(s) had a hard day, my friend had a hard day, my neighbor had a hard day, I had a hard day, everyone had a hard day...humanly speaking, we all know what it's like to have a hard day.Through somatic-mindset micro-habit practices I get to be there for myself and others on a hard day. That's the power of the somatic ventral pivot habit and the inner growth mindset for people who choose to be themselves under pressure.Check-out our digital products to be yourself the SMART way for personal growth, spiritual ascension, and being the person who can expand on a hard day and lift someone up or give them a break on a hard day. We've all been there and know the emotional processing and mental activity that takes place.How are you growing yourself and emotional resilience on hard days?Shift from Reactive Survival Loops to Real-Time Empowered Composure—The SMART Way. Download Your FREE 10-Minute SMART MICRO-HABIT Check (PDF): https://payhip.com/b/r3sNW

Does neuroception mean your nervous system is always in danger, or is that just bad science from a random online infographic? In this episode, we unpack what Stephen Porges really meant by neuroception, look past spiritual and somatic bypassing into true nervous system fluency, and explore how conscious leaders navigate triggers through real self-led practitioner stories—all through the 5D mystic, spiritual ascending lens.Through somatic-mindset micro-habit practices you get to be there for yourself and others on a hard day and beyond, personally and/or prof. That's the power of the somatic ventral pivot habit and the inner growth mindset for people who choose to be themselves under pressure.Check-out our digital products to be yourself the SMART way for personal growth, spiritual ascension, and being the person who can expand on a hard day and lift someone up or give them a break on a hard day. We've all been there and know the emotional processing and mental activity that takes place.How are you growing yourself and emotional resilience on hard days?Shift from Reactive Survival Loops to Real-Time Empowered Composure—The SMART Way. Download Your FREE 10-Minute SMART MICRO-HABIT Check (PDF): https://payhip.com/b/r3sNW

(Group Learning Program) - LEARN Loving-kindness Meditation (Part 3 of 4)Loving-kindness Meditation was the second most primary form of meditation employed by The Buddha to attain Enlightenment. There are many aspects of The Path to Enlightenment that one would need to learn and practice with guidance from a Teacher, however, Loving-kindness Meditation should be among the top priorities for any Practitioner aspiring to attain Enlightenment.The goal of Loving-kindness Meditation is to eliminate anger, hatred, ill will, resentment, negative self talk, and other discontent feelings associated with the unEnlightened mind.In this Podcast, David will help you understand "What is Loving-kindness Meditation", how it can help you, and how to do Loving-kindness Meditation during this live group session of Loving-kindness Meditation. David will accept questions from Students to help you develop your meditation practice and progress forward on The Path to Enlightenment.——-Daily Wisdom - Walking The Path with The BuddhaDedicated to the education of Gotama Buddha's Teachings to attain Enlightenment.https://www.BuddhaDailyWisdom.com(See our website for online learning, courses, and retreats.)Group Learning Program - LIVE Interactive Online Classes, Book, Audiobook, Videos, Podcast and Personal Guidancehttps://mailchi.mp/f958c59262eb/buddhadailywisdomThe Words of The Buddha - Pali Canon in English Study Grouphttps://mailchi.mp/6bb4fdf2b6e0/palicanonstudyprogramFREE Book - Developing a Life Practice: The Path That Leads to Enlightenmenthttps://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/freebuddhabooksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DailyWisdom999YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DailyWisdom999Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/buddhadailywisdom/Support our efforts to share The Teachings of Gotama Buddha with you and worldwide for all people using this link.https://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/supportbuddha#buddhism #learnbuddhism #enlightenment #dhamma #dharma #buddha #meditation #meditationretreat #meditationcourse

The first full moon of fall, the Harvest Moon, invites us to pause at the seasonal threshold. It is a time to honor what has grown, release old habits and patterns that no longer fit, and find balance between our own needs and the connections that sustain us. It also asks us to notice where we are standing in the gap between who we have been and who we are becoming. In this episode, Terri Ann Heiman welcomes Dane Laverty for a heartfelt conversation about Reiki as a way to shapeshift through this seasonal transition. They explore how this practice of universal life-force energy can support grounding, self-trust, creativity, and connection while helping us move toward greater clarity and alignment. Dane shares how his curiosity about Reiki grew into a daily practice and inspired him to create the American Reiki Association, a community designed to help U.S.-based practitioners connect, gain visibility, and build thriving practices. Together, Terri Ann and Dane explore the many expressions of Reiki, the value of self-practice, and why community matters—especially for practitioners who may feel alone after completing their training. They also discuss how Reiki can evolve with each generation while remaining rooted in its central invitation: to connect with universal life-force energy and bring greater presence to everyday life. If you are feeling caught in the gap between an old part of yourself and the new part that is ready to emerge, schedule a complimentary Spiritual Upgrade Breakthrough Call with Terri Ann. Together, you can explore what is keeping you stuck and what may help you shapeshift into this new season with greater clarity, inspiration, and alignment. Key Points from This Episode •       Reiki is a personal, accessible practice. Terri Ann and Dane describe Reiki as a way to ground, reconnect with oneself, and work intentionally with energy in everyday life. •       Chakras can offer a useful map, while Reiki makes the experience practical. Dane shares how studying chakras gave him a framework for understanding energy, while Reiki gave him a direct, experiential tool for working with it. •       A daily self-Reiki practice can be simple and sustaining. The conversation highlights the importance of returning to the practice regularly, whether through a dedicated self-session, meditation, or quiet moments of connection. •       There is no single "right" flavor of Reiki. From traditional lineages to chakra-based, shamanic, angelic, and other approaches, both Terri Ann and Dane affirm that practitioners can follow the expression that resonates with them. •       Community helps practitioners feel supported and seen. Dane created the American Reiki Association to help reduce the isolation many practitioners experience after training and to create opportunities for connection, encouragement, and collaboration. •       A successful Reiki practice benefits from both heart and practical skills. They discuss the importance of clearly communicating what Reiki offers, developing confidence, and learning the business skills that support a sustainable practice. •       Reiki continues to evolve through creative expression. The conversation considers how gatherings, events, and cross-disciplinary work can bring Reiki out of purely intellectual discussion and into shared, embodied experience. •       Reiki can stand on its own and can also complement other modalities. Terri Ann and Dane explore differing perspectives on blending Reiki with practices such as sound, color, movement, spiritual mentoring, and other healing approaches. •       Research has a role in bringing Reiki into broader settings. While personal experience remains central for practitioners, research may help institutions and the wider public better understand and access Reiki. •       Empowerment grows through connection and shared purpose. Dane describes the American Reiki Association as a platform for members to promote their work, have their voices heard, and move forward together. Connect with Dane Laverty and the American Reiki Association The American Reiki Association is an Instagram-based community and professional network for U.S.-based Reiki practitioners. Practitioners who would like to be featured can follow the association and send Dane a direct message. •       Website: American Reiki Association •       Instagram: @americanreikiassociation   "Reiki is about connection. It is a practice we all can learn, and it is universal." Reiki Rays - https://reikirays.com/ International Center for Reiki Training - Wiliam Rand - https://www.reiki.org/ Reiki Healing Association - https://reikihealingassociation.com/reiki-healing-association-reviews/ I Closing Reflection Just for today, release worry, be honest with yourself and others, honor all life, and find gratitude for every living thing.

Bria specializes in female hormones, helping women with weight gain release and gain energy in pre-and postmenopause while finding clarity in hormonal chaos. Her work speaks specifically to high-capacity women who are used to pushing through discomfort instead of encouraging more discipline. She teaches rebuilding and recalibration. Host of The Period Whisper, her podcast, top 1% global wellness show. Listen to our very stimulating conversation about the origins of extreme period pain and various topics on women's health.

In this episode, we break down how we think about reporting on AI visibility, why we built Traqer around topic-level tracking instead of individual prompts, and what we actually do with the data once we have it. We walk through a real client example in the call center software space to show how this works in practice.We cover why prompt volume data isn't what people think it is, why you can't bring an SEO mindset to AI tracking, why averaging across LLMs produces nonsense numbers, and how to turn visibility data into an actual action plan of what content to create and where to get mentioned.The lessons apply regardless of which visibility tool you use.

Julie Clarke continues her conversation with Somatic Experiencing practitioner Pete Sandoval, moving from how he discovered the model to how it has influenced his personal life, clinical presence and understanding of practitioner resilience.Pete describes his personal experience of improvement in chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia symptoms while training and receiving Somatic Experiencing sessions. He is careful not to present the model as a cure or the only factor involved; instead, he situates it within years of personal growth and other health-supporting practices.The discussion then turns to trauma practitioners. Pete explains how working with nervous-system patterns—and maintaining his own resourcing, supervision and care—helps him remain present with painful client experiences without carrying as much of that activation home. Julie and Pete emphasize that experiential practice is central to their training: practitioners learn by occupying the roles of client, practitioner and observer, not through lectures alone.They close by discussing the limits of professional scope, the value of interdisciplinary support and simple experiments in embodied awareness. A massage, walk, yoga practice or other movement may feel different when a person slows down, talks less and notices what is happening inside.

Is AI coming for health coaches, or is it about to make good practitioners even better? In this episode, Michele Scarlet sits down with FDN business mentor Jenn Malecha to unpack what AI actually means for health practitioners. They discuss how tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini can support practitioners, why the quality of the prompt matters, what happens when AI confidently gives you inaccurate information, and why critical thinking still matters. Jenn also shares how AI is beginning to be used alongside functional lab data and why not every AI system works the same way. They also get into an increasingly important question for practitioners: what information should you actually be putting into AI? Michele and Jenn discuss client data, privacy concerns and why convenience shouldn't replace responsibility when working with sensitive health information. If you're already a health practitioner, building a health coaching practice, or wondering whether AI is going to change the future of this industry, this episode offers a practical look at where AI can help, where it can fall short, and why the practitioner still matters. Chapters: 00:00 Can AI Replace Health Coaches? 00:47 AI, Tech & the Future of Health Coaching 02:05 Why More Technology Isn't the Answer 04:04 How to Get Better Answers From AI 05:29 Why AI Gives You Generic Content 05:58 Will AI Replace Health Practitioners? 07:36 The Clinical Gaps in AI 10:25 Using AI to Interpret Functional Labs 13:53 ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini 16:41 Why You Can't Blindly Trust AI 17:21 What Happens When AI Makes Things Up 18:39 How Practitioners Should Actually Use AI 19:38 Should You Upload Client Labs to ChatGPT? 22:13 AI, HIPAA & Client Privacy 23:37 Why AI Isn't Replacing the Practitioner

Spontaneous, genuine, intimate connection may be more valuable than a thought-out presentation or canned dharma. Length of time on the path (or in a marriage) isn't necessarily a measure of one's development. Time will tell whether spiritual experiences produce an abiding shift in the way we live. It can be useful not to rush for a remedy when there is pain, which can open us to compassion for a broader spectrum of humanity. There's nothing like the deterioration of our physical bodies to drive home the reality of impermanence. A practice is to accept what is as it is, without judgment, and then to act. We can excuse ourselves in the name of self-acceptance. Seeing what hasn't changed over time may be more important than seeing what has changed. We have to accept that the survival mechanism is a driving factor to work with it. We can be overwhelmed easily, and sensations tend to loop and feed on themselves if we don't catch our reaction at its inception. Not sharing can be a way of being stingy. Humility serves; false humility does not. The motivation to engage the path can be to act in accordance with what we feel is true, which is its own reward. There is no time to waste. Heroic effort is useful for short periods of time; it is not a lifestyle. We can become complacent without an edge, but we can maintain an edge in whatever we do in ordinary life. Working in areas where we are not adult is a need on the path. Honoring a teacher is adult, but putting a teacher on a pedestal is not. Jim Capellini lives with his wife and guru in the lineage of Lee Lozowick in rural British Columbia, Canada, where he oversees the management of Kripa Mandir Ashram. Matthew Files is a longtime practitioner in this lineage who facilitates groups that support people to look deeper into their process, formulate their own questions, and become responsible for their choices.

Douglas Slaybaugh has spent close to 10,000 hours coaching accounting leaders, and he's seeing something he doesn't like: partners drowning in chargeable work, admin, and meetings. They then don't have any capacity to do the one thing that actually matters, sit across from a client and talk deep strategy. He calls it the partner bottleneck, and it's pushing experienced professionals toward burnout and early retirement. On Episode 287 of The Unique CPA, Doug tells Randy that AI could be the fix, creating capacity at lower levels, but he fears firms will just fill that space with more compliance work, thanks to the same "Parkinson's Law" that has governed public accounting for decades. Doug further unpacks what faces accounting firms, like how "advisor" has become a pretty hollow, ill-defined buzzword if firms aren't careful to identify what it means to them. He also tells of a coming client retention war, with pricing pressure from above, below, and outside the profession entirely, which makes the current situation in the profession mission critical. The firms that figure out how to turn practitioners into true advisors will hold their clients, but the ones that don't may not. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com

This podcast provides an engaging interview with three clinical pharmacists on interprofessional education. The episode discusses how to utilize pharmacy learners to bridge gaps in patient care and share insights into the benefits and challenges of integrating students into these collaborative spaces. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

If you're a physical therapist, yoga teacher, massage therapist, or health coach who dislikes posting on social media, the problem probably isn't the camera or the algorithm. In this episode of the Well Beyond Practice Podcast, Dr. Alison McLean, DPT, a physical therapist, licensed massage therapist, yoga therapist, and business coach for wellness practitioners, explains why so many skilled practitioners avoid posting online, and why that avoidance keeps them trading hours for dollars in their practice instead of reaching new clients through Instagram.Most practitioners who dislike social media are actually afraid of being judged by colleagues and afraid of saying something that isn't perfectly backed by research. Alison shares the time she was told not to teach yoga, what happened when she listened to that voice, and the three mindset shifts that help practitioners post with confidence.In this episode:Why a fear of posting on social media is really a fear of being wrong, not a fear of the cameraAlison's story of being told not to teach yoga, and what it cost her when she listenedWhy evidence-based research isn't as black-and-white as practitioners are taught in schoolThree mindset shifts for posting with confidenceHow one practitioner's reel reached more than 2 million views and brought in hundreds of new leadsWhy do wellness practitioners dislike posting on social media?Most physical therapists, yoga teachers, massage therapists, and other licensed practitioners who dislike posting on social media are not uncomfortable with the camera. They are afraid of being judged by other professionals in their field and afraid of posting something a colleague could call wrong. Clinical training teaches practitioners to only say what research has proven, so sharing a personal opinion online feels risky.Is evidence-based practice black-and-white?No. Dr. McLean explains that research findings are rarely as definitive as practitioners are taught, which means a practitioner sharing what they have seen work with their own patients is not being unprofessional.How can a wellness practitioner post on social media with confidence?Dr. McLean teaches three mindset shifts:Report your experience instead of issuing verdicts. Share what you have seen in your own practice rather than making claims about what is true for everyone.Define who your work is for and who it isn't for, so you stop writing posts that try to satisfy every colleague who might read them.Lead with service instead of proof, so each post is written to help one specific client rather than to defend your credentials.Can social media actually bring clients to a wellness practice?Yes. Dr. McLean shares how one practitioner she coaches posted a reel that reached more than 2 million views and generated hundreds of new leads.Who is this episode for?Licensed wellness practitioners, including physical therapists, yoga teachers, massage therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, and health coaches, who want to grow their income beyond one-on-one sessions but avoid posting online.Resources Mentioned:Free Webinar: “Replace Your In-Person Clinic Salary Online” – Oct 7thWant to build your own income stream that doesn't depend on your body showing up every day? I am teaching a free webinar, Replace Your In-Person Clinic Salary Online,  on October 7th at 10:30 AM PST. Register using the link in the show notes!https://100k-blueprint.pages.ontraport.net/work-from-homeFollow me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/wellunbound/Ready to work with me? Book a consultation call on my website!→ https://wellunbound.com

Students don't want to talk on the phone. Or do they?This week: what actually lands in a call or a text, when outreach tips from helpful into intrusive, and why a growing number of students assume your text was sent by a robot.Influencer guest: Megan Ryan Finegan, Senior Associate Director of College Counseling at The Pingry School in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. That's 28 years on both sides of the desk.Practitioner guest: Jennifer Sloan, Regional Associate Director of Admissions at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois ... the one actually making the calls.Join us for the most productive lunch meeting you'll take all week.Sponsors: · Custom Viewbook, customviewbook.com · College Board Strategic Advisory Services, strategicadvisory@collegeboard.org · Caylor Solutions, caylor-solutions.com

In this episode of the FFI Practitioner Podcast, host Jordan Rich speaks with Charles Avery Fisher about the often-overlooked personal challenges that accompany inherited wealth. Drawing on both his professional work with inheritors ages 19 to 50 and his own experience inheriting money at age 21, Fisher discusses what happens when financial freedom arrives before there is a clear sense of identity, purpose, or direction. When he inherited wealth, Fisher says there was no one to talk with about questions of self-worth, relationships, or the challenge of deciding what to do with his life when so many choices suddenly seemed available. Fisher explores five of the most important areas facing people with inherited wealth, including questions of identity, purpose, relationships, and belonging. He also addresses one of the greatest risks for inheritors: social isolation. The conversation offers family enterprise advisors insight into the emotional and developmental issues that may exist alongside financial wealth—and why creating space for these conversations matters. Fisher will continue the discussion as a presenter at the 2026 FFI Global Conference, FFI at 40: Paradigm Shifts, October 28–30 in New York City.

Join Rob McConnell as he welcomes Amethyst Wyldfyre, a spiritual teacher, author, artist, performer and alternative healing practitioner who has described herself as “The Torch of Transformation.” The 'X' Zone archives identify Wyldfyre as a teacher, healer and psychic, while her professional biographies describe her as an initiated Shamaness in the Inka tradition, spiritual counselor and practitioner of various energy- and sound-based spiritual disciplines. Wyldfyre's work has included crystal singing bowls, sound therapy, spiritual counseling, intuitive readings, channeling and what she describes as energy healing. She has also worked with entrepreneurs, artists, speakers, coaches and alternative practitioners through programs intended to encourage personal transformation and spiritual development. In 2008, she was selected by New Hampshire Magazine as a Renaissance Woman, and her recording Divine Union – A Crystal Singing Bowl Healing Journey was a finalist in a COVR Awards category associated with meditation and healing. During her conversation with Rob McConnell, Amethyst explores shamanism, spirituality, intuition, sound, consciousness and the New Age concept of working with subtle energies. She describes herself as a practitioner of Healing the Light Body, crystal healing and other metaphysical systems. These practices belong largely to spiritual and complementary traditions; claims involving energy healing, channeling or supernatural abilities should not be confused with treatments or phenomena established through conventional medical and scientific evidence. Join Rob McConnell and Amethyst Wyldfyre on The 'X' Zone Radio Show for an exploration of modern shamanism and New Age spirituality. What does it mean to be a shaman in the modern world? Why have ancient spiritual traditions found new audiences in contemporary society? Can music, vibration and ritual influence our psychological or spiritual state? And where should we draw the line between personal spiritual experience, alternative healing traditions and scientifically demonstrable phenomena? Amethyst herself later described enjoying her appearance with Rob and said she would be happy to return to the program.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all CANCOM/XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

André Perold is the Chief Investment Officer and Co-Managing Partner at HighVista Strategies, where for the last dozen years he has sat at the helm of a now $3 billion fund that takes a multi-asset class, endowment-like approach emphasizing broad diversification and risk management. Over this period, André has definitively rebuffed the cliché that those who can't do, teach. In his prior career, he spent over 30 years teaching at the HBS, where he is the George Gund Professor of Finance and Banking, Emeritus. André had a distinguished career teaching investment management at Harvard and is a legendary master of the case study classroom. Just about everyone in the investment profession with Harvard Business School on their resume took a seat in his classroom at one point in time. André received numerous awards for teaching excellence, including being voted the School's most outstanding professor in a Business Week student survey. While at Harvard, André authored and co-authored 27 articles in financial journals, two books, and over 100 case studies, all relating to investment management, capital markets, and the financial system. He literally chronicled the development of modern finance as it occurred through is work at HBS. Among his directorships and trustee roles over the years, André currently is a Board member at The Vanguard Group. In this episode, we spend the first 11:30 talking about teaching at Harvard, and then turn to the practice of investing: the active vs. passive debate, a risk-based approach to asset allocation, and what makes investing so hard.  I found it fascinating hearing how André takes all of his academic experience and knowledge and applies it the practice of investing at HighVista. His wisdom and clarity of thought are second to none, and his soothing South African accent only adds to the allure. Learn More Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe to the mailing list Access Transcript with Premium Membership

A girl in China grew up in the harsh and bitter environment of Chinese Communist Party rule, and became an arrogant and stubborn young woman. When seeking treatment for her ill sister, her family encountered Falun Dafa, and she later began to practice as well. Here she shares the stunning transformation of her character through cultivation in Dafa. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website.Original Article:1. A Former “Lin Daiyu” Is Now a Falun Gong Practitioner To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

Psychic ability is only part of what determines how effectively a spiritual practitioner can work with energy. Capacity, discernment, belief, energetic boundaries, and the ability to hold and direct energy all influence what a practitioner can actually do with their gifts.In this live Psychic Gifts & Energetic Capacity Assessment, Kelle Sparta works with licensed acupuncturist Lisa Nicholson to explore how Lisa's intuitive and energetic abilities function alongside her science-grounded professional practice. Kelle evaluates four categories of psychic ability: Sensor, Messenger, Traveler, and Energy Manipulator, examining both Lisa's current use of each gift and what may be limiting her development. The conversation also explores energetic capacity as something that can expand over time. Kelle explains how energetic “leaks,” belief, intention, and confidence affect the amount of energy a practitioner can hold and direct—and why someone's capacity score can actually decrease after significant growth because their potential has expanded. For practitioners who balance analytical thinking with intuitive perception, Lisa's experience offers an especially useful example of integrating spiritual abilities without abandoning professional grounding. What You'll LearnThe four categories of psychic ability: Sensor, Messenger, Traveler, and Energy ManipulatorHow psychic gifts differ from energetic capacityWhy energetic capacity can continue expanding as you developHow energetic leaks affect your ability to hold and direct energyWhy belief and other people's judgment can limit energetic workHow spirit guides and situational spiritual support may be experiencedHow analytical and intuitive ways of knowing can coexistWhy developing gifts responsibly requires practice, discernment, and greater capacity References MentionedPsychic Gifts & Energetic Capacity Assessment; Sensor; Messenger; Traveler; Energy Manipulator; empathic sensing; mediumship; spirit guides; remote viewing; dream walking; Akashic Records; aura reading; chakras; energetic shields; manifestation; acupuncture; Chinese medicine; energy work; energetic capacity; intention; belief. Resources MentionedLisa Nicholson — Balboa Park Holistic Wellness Centerhttps://balboaparkholisticwellnesscenter.comLisa works as a licensed acupuncturist in San Diego and discusses supporting breast cancer patients through acupuncture, Chinese medicine, nutrition, and treatment-plan support. Instagram: @acupuncturegeek

In this episode, I'm tackling something I see constantly in my DMs and community: the frustrating gap between what practitioners can offer and what clients actually need — and why the "more data" approach that AI has supercharged is often making things worse, not better   What I cover: Why real clinical magic isn't about more data The AI trap: why a 50-page Claude-generated report isn't actually more helpful than a focused, thoughtful plan (and why I see this same pattern in both health and business coaching) Why timeline and health history conversations are non-negotiable  The client's responsibility vs. the practitioner's responsibility  A full client case study: how a "stressed out, can't lose weight" presentation turned out to be Hashimoto's, gut dysbiosis, gluten intolerance, and low progesterone My deep dive into why bodies stall out: thyroid conversion issues, HPA axis/cortisol dysregulation, insulin resistance, dieting history, liver clearance of estrogen, sleep  Hair loss deep dive: thyroid antibodies, full iron panels, androgen patterns, and delayed telogen effluvium Why the wellness industry's business models are burning out even the most skilled practitioners, and the phased-protocol approach I actually use with clients now My take on the Dr. Mary Claire Haver conversation happening online right now, and why I refuse to shrink my work to make other people comfortable Why I built the Simplicity Method to be 50% clinical, 50% business.   Let's dive in! Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE This episode is sponsored by: withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15  Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20" Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE" *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale* Programs: Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite The Peri & Menopause Project  - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/ Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship:  jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to hello@jennpike.com and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.  

LinkedIn is the best place for business leaders to get ahead on social media, but so many are either afraid to start or lack the time to figure out the best strategy. How can that be fixed? Ghostwriters.However, most ghostwriting clients will never admit they use one. So how do you prove the work?Maria Marchewka writes LinkedIn for busy executives and founders — the people who've climbed the corporate ladder and then freeze at the idea of posting. In this episode of Beyond Social, Maria walks through her entire system: the 30-minute monthly call, the 10 custom questions, and how she turns a transcript into a month of posts that still sound like the person who said them.We get into why commenting beats posting for anyone starting out, what she does when a call produces nothing usable, whether the LinkedIn algorithm is actually out to get you, and LinkedIn's new "seems like AI slop" button — which is either a good idea or a loaded gun, depending on who's holding it.Chapters00:00 — Nobody wants people to know they use a ghostwriter00:25 — Who Maria is and what she actually does02:46 — Quitting the 9-to-5 to work 24/703:01 — How she landed on LinkedIn ghostwriting04:49 — Practitioner, not preacher: her profile as the proof06:14 — "Who cares what I have to say?" — the executive mindset block07:00 — The system: 10 questions, 30 minutes, one month of content08:57 — When clients start bringing their own ideas10:34 — Handling comments and engagement without profile access12:20 — When a post catches fire (and the trolls show up)14:21 — Coaching executives into video16:25 — What to do when the call gives you nothing17:43 — How often should a leader actually post?19:44 — Is it the algorithm, or is it you?22:04 — The production workflow: Otter, Claude, Google Docs23:55 — Why a transcript can't capture excitement25:01 — Rapid fire: the one habit to start this week26:17 — Do comments actually help your reach?28:38 — The Lunch Break newsletter29:14 — The one habit to quit immediately31:04 — LinkedIn's "seems like AI slop" button33:01 — The posts she's most proud of35:01 — Borrowing Gary Vee's $1.80 strategy36:30 — If LinkedIn allowed only one post format38:25 — Underrated creators worth followingHost: Barry WestonFind MariaLinkedInWebsiteNewsletter — The Lunch Break, every Monday at noon ET: Mentioned in this episodeNicole Ramirez on LinkedInHeike Young on LinkedInAbout Beyond Social✅ Visit our blog: https://bit.ly/3vXy3C2 ============================================================Follow us! Instagram: https://bit.ly/4aNFladFacebook: https://bit.ly/3vzDxmsLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/43TaEOHX: https://bit.ly/3vNfmRyTry Vista Social for FREE todayBook a Demo Follow us on InstagramFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on YouTube

In this episode, Steve is joined by empath and metaphysical practitioner Kay Love to discuss her experiences on Mt. Shasta. Find Kay Love online: https://www.kaylovereadings.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

How Fatigue Reveals Problems in Running Technique? How to Use Biofeedback to Prevent Injuries?   Runeasi - Gait Analysis Made Easy: Learn more at: https://runeasi.ai/ Book a free demo with PhD CEO Kurt Shütte: https://calendly.com/runeasi/30min In the call, he will explain the following topics depending on your primary interests: -How Runeasi can provide you with objective data to analyze walking and running gait patterns -How Runeasi can become your decision-making support tool and reduce uncertainty in clinical reasoning -How the Runeasi experience can motivate your clients and patients -How Runeasi testing protocols and client reports can be used to generate business and maximize ROI -Pricing options and how you can team up with Runeasi -------- Dr Kurt Heinrich Schutte has a PhD in Biomedical Sciences (KU Leuven) and Sports Sciences (Stellenbosch University). His PhD is on novel biomechanical metrics in the real-world using wearable technology. He is passionately committed to building decision-support tools in the health and sports technology sectors using a multidisciplinary cocktail of research, innovation, data science, and entrepreneurship.

“Our Teacher” is a collection of essays written by students of Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong). This series is comprised of their personal experiences with the practice and their interactions with Dafa's founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi, when the practice was first taught to the public. The writings were originally published on the Minghui website. Original Articles:1. Australia: Falun Dafa Practitioners Thank Founder for Teaching the Fa at the Sydney Conference 21 Years Ago2. My Happy Memories of Attending Master's Early Lectures in ChinaTo provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

Host Ron Rapaport interviews certified betrayal trauma practitioner Mr. J about the nature of betrayal trauma, how it differs from other trauma, and practical steps for individuals and couples to begin healing. The episode covers immediate actions after discovering betrayal (medical checks, needs assessments, grounding), managing shame and triggers, rebuilding trust, common reconciliation mistakes, realistic timelines, and resources from Mr. J for ongoing support. Sponsors:   Ayis Caperonis,  author of "Staring Down Depression"                   Kerisma Vere, author of "The Light Switch Myth"                   Blue Sky CBD-click link for 20% off first order                   https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/pages/_go_?ref=3251:615856&discount=ron                    Links:         https://mrjayrelationshipcoach.com                   https://itsawrapwithrap.com  

(Group Learning Program) - LEARN Loving-kindness Meditation (Part 2 of 4)Loving-kindness Meditation was the second most primary form of meditation employed by The Buddha to attain Enlightenment. There are many aspects of The Path to Enlightenment that one would need to learn and practice with guidance from a Teacher, however, Loving-kindness Meditation should be among the top priorities for any Practitioner aspiring to attain Enlightenment.The goal of Loving-kindness Meditation is to eliminate anger, hatred, ill will, resentment, negative self talk, and other discontent feelings associated with the unEnlightened mind.In this Podcast, David will help you understand "What is Loving-kindness Meditation", how it can help you, and how to do Loving-kindness Meditation during this live group session of Loving-kindness Meditation. David will accept questions from Students to help you develop your meditation practice and progress forward on The Path to Enlightenment.——-Daily Wisdom - Walking The Path with The BuddhaDedicated to the education of Gotama Buddha's Teachings to attain Enlightenment.https://www.BuddhaDailyWisdom.com(See our website for online learning, courses, and retreats.)Group Learning Program - LIVE Interactive Online Classes, Book, Audiobook, Videos, Podcast and Personal Guidancehttps://mailchi.mp/f958c59262eb/buddhadailywisdomThe Words of The Buddha - Pali Canon in English Study Grouphttps://mailchi.mp/6bb4fdf2b6e0/palicanonstudyprogramFREE Book - Developing a Life Practice: The Path That Leads to Enlightenmenthttps://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/freebuddhabooksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DailyWisdom999YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DailyWisdom999Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/buddhadailywisdom/Support our efforts to share The Teachings of Gotama Buddha with you and worldwide for all people using this link.https://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/supportbuddha#buddhism #learnbuddhism #enlightenment #dhamma #dharma #buddha #meditation #meditationretreat #meditationcourse

This week's Sister Solo is a full life update. We're getting into why the lack of an AM/PM routine is genuinely messing with us right now, coming out of seasonal depression, why dating is HARD, and the very real struggle of feeling like two different people depending on whether we're at work or at home (if you know, you know).We're also breaking down what's actually worth your attention in wellness right now — a new peanut butter ice cream for bears launch we can't stop talking about, AG1's new gummies, gluten-free Goldfish, a major acquisition in the better-for-you snack space, a beverage brand leaving the market, an electrolyte launch worth knowing about, and a wild new wearable that tracks blood flow to your head.Plus, Practitioner's Corner — why water quality actually matters and what we look for in a filter — and our current favorites, all linked for you to shop.Here's what we get into:Why we desperately need an AM/PM routineComing out of seasonal depressionDating is HARDThe Hannah Montana of it all: feeling like two different people at work vs. at homeOur Dancing With the Stars hot takesICFB's new peanut butter launchAG1 gummiesGluten-free GoldfishPurely Elizabeth's acquisitionUnwell Beverages leaving the marketTruvani's new electrolytes with monk fruit sweetenerLumia — the earrings that track blood flow to your headPractitioner's Corner: why water quality matters (and what we use)Current favorites — all linked on our ShopMyShop our current favorites: https://shopmy.us/shop/jillandjenna?tab=collections&Section_id=1016140Connect with us:Follow us on Instagram: @guttalkpodcastEPSIODE SPONSOR:FARMER FOCUS: https://www.farmerfocus.com/store-locator/

A young practitioner working with a media company in Washington DC reflects on challenges while clarifying the truth to reporters from other outlets who may have misunderstandings about Dafa, as well frictions that occur among colleagues, and how she improved through looking within. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website.Original Articles:1. [Fahui] New Practitioner: Improving While Cultivating in the Media2. Master Always Protects Me3. What Master Li Says in His Books Is True To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

Menopause's changes almost no one warns you about — vaginal health, stubborn weight gain, hormone therapy timing, GLP-1s done right, and why testosterone deserves way more credit in women's midlife health.YOUR BODY CHANGED. THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU FAILED.You can be eating well, lifting weights, paying attention to your health—and suddenly your body seems to be playing by a completely different set of rules.In this episode, I sit down with certified hormone specialist and transformational nutrition coach Karen Martel for a candid conversation about the changes women experience during perimenopause and menopause—and the options we may want to discuss with our healthcare teams. We get into the things women are rarely warned about: changes in vaginal tissue, collagen, bone health, body composition (you know, that hunch back we also are getting, too?!), metabolism, energy, stress and even our voices.Karen also shares her perspective on hormone therapy, why menopause weight gain can feel so stubborn, where GLP-1 medications may fit into the conversation, why preserving muscle becomes increasingly important, and why she believes testosterone deserves much more attention in women's health.Most importantly, this isn't about creating one “perfect” menopause plan. The conversation repeatedly comes back to individualized care, informed choices and supporting your body in ways that help you stay strong, capable and confident for the decades ahead.In this episode, you will learn:Discover why more than half of women may experience some form of genitourinary change at menopause—and why almost none of us are told in advance.The real reason for that "hunchback": why bone density loss in the years after menopause quietly reshapes posture.Find out why oral and transdermal estrogen are not interchangeable, and what to ask your doctor about the difference.Hormone therapy after breast cancer: why Karen says this decision is deeply individual—and why she recommends gathering more than one oncologist's opinion.Learn why testosterone is being studied for a possible role in breast protection, and why this is still an emerging, closely watched area of research.Discover why roughly 80% of women experience some form of weight change at menopause—even the ones "doing everything right."Find out why Karen cautions against long fasting windows for many menopausal women, and who fasting can still work well for.The GLP-1 mistake she sees most often: why going too high, too fast, can backfire on muscle and long-term results.Discover why Karen wouldn't put a healthy young woman on a GLP-1—and what she'd tell her own daughters.Learn why testosterone does far more than support libido, touching bone strength, brain function and energy.About Our Guest Expert:Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach, and CEO of Midlife Solutions. 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This week, listen in on a Q&A as guest Emma Jelley asks guest Janet Clements some common questions about practicing Christian Science. Hear how they approach these questions, and how they've experienced healing by digging deeper.

Oiling your ears? That's right, this week we get a crash course in the wonders of Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old “science of life” Indian tradition that's quietly behind many of TikTok's viral beauty moments. To break it all down, we're joined by Lisa Mattam, founder and CEO of the beloved Ayurvedic-inspired brand Sahajan — which is now Sephora-stocked *and* the official amenities partner of Air Canada. We're also joined by Ananta Ripa Ajmera, an award-winning author, Ayurvedic advisor at The Well in Miami and host of the True To Yourself podcast.In this episode you'll discover:Demystifying the doshas — Vata, Pitta and Kapha — and why yours can shift from season to season, and even day to dayWhy, according to this duo, everything (and we mean everything!) comes back to digestionHow Lisa combined her passion for data and science with ancient wisdom to build Sahajan — now at Sephora CanadaThe story behind Sahajan's Sacred Flower Oil, which takes days instead of hours to make (Plus, a juicy new-product scoop!)The ancient oiling rituals going TikTok-viral — including why you should oil your ears, feet, and even your navel?!Kansa wands vs. gua sha, what you should knowFinally, stay tuned to the end for three pro tips to glow from the inside out!Shop everything in this episode here:PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! AG1For a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at DRINKAG1.com/BEAUTY OneSkinBorn from over 10 years of longevity research, OneSkin is helping you unlock your healthiest skin now and as you age. For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code BREAKINGBEAUTY at oneskin.co/BREAKINGBEAUTY. After you purchase, they'll ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you.BombasBombas makes basics for every moment, from supportive comfy socks, to buttery soft underwear and tees, to luxuriously cushy slippers and shoes. With every purchase powering a donation to someone who needs it and backed with a 100% Happiness Guarantee. To try out Bombas for yourself, head to bombas.com. First buyers get an automatic 20% discount applied at checkout. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*