Podcast appearances and mentions of precious life

In this episode, Hattie shares the winding, courageous journey that led her to becoming a full-time flower farmer living on a smallholding in the countryside.She talks with Michelle about:Childhood upheaval and losing her family home at 11Surviving bacterial meningitis at 15 and a serious car crash at 19Working in waste management, landfill, and wildlife conservationCareer pivots into events, volunteering, and charity leadershipQuietly carrying a “one day” dream of a flower farm and wedding flowersFinally backing herself during the pandemic to rebuild life around natureWe explore how Hattie's life “tapestry” was woven from life shocks, resilience, and micro joys, and why she believes purpose, not speed or status, is the truest measure of success.Key TakeawaysDreams can take a decade (or more) and still be worth itHattie spent over 10 years moving through different roles and industries before landing in the life she'd imagined—proof that slow progress is still progress.Life shocks can create deep resilience and clarityLosing her home, surviving meningitis, and a near-fatal car accident all became pivotal points that sharpened her sense of what really matters.Your career is a tapestry, not a straight lineEach “random” job—waste management, conservation, city of culture, leadership programs—gave her skills she now uses daily on the farm (from land management to events to people skills).Purpose beats prestigeA lecturer's challenge—“Do you want low pay doing good, or big money defending harm?”—anchored her to roles with meaning and social/environmental impact.Nature is medicineTime outdoors has been central to Hattie's healing from grief and burnout. Her farm is designed as much for wildlife and immersion as for flowers.Micro joys can rebuild a broken season of lifeInstead of chasing big highs, Hattie learned to collect tiny, daily joys—a robin in the garden, a bird sighting, a small moment of beauty—and use them to slowly climb out of difficult years.You're allowed to change your mind—and your careerHattie repeatedly “started again” in new sectors. Each leap was scary, but reinforced the idea that confidence often comes after you jump, not before.Listening to your gut is a skill, not fluffFrom saying yes to the podcast invite to finally starting the flower farm, following her gut has been Hattie's compass—even when fear and imposter syndrome show up later.Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to the show & Hattie's “She Dares Wins” intro02:30 – Tapestry vs chapters: how Hattie views her life story04:45 – Losing her home at 11 and joining a new school mid-year06:30 – Contracting meningitis at 15 and the “life is short” wake‑up09:00 – The near-fatal Land Rover crash and a new sense of spirituality18:30 – From landfill and waste to wildlife conservation and values26:40 – Pandemic reflections and the decision to finally start a flower farm34:50 – Nature, micro joys, and inviting others to heal on the farmJoin Dare Club Now: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carmela speaks with Bernadette Smith, founder of Precious Life and director of Stanton Healthcare. Bernadette shares her inspiring journey of faith, family, and pro-life ministry, highlighting how prayer, support, and advocacy are transforming the lives of women facing crisis pregnancy in Northern Ireland. Discover how these ministries combine practical help, spiritual guidance, and community outreach […] L'articolo Northern Soul – Supporting Crisis Pregnancy at Christmas – Carmela and Bernadette Smith proviene da Radio Maria.

In this episode of The Conversation with Nadine Matheson, we are excited to welcome the talented and insightful Alison Larkin, author of Grief: A Comedy. We explore her remarkable journey from being adopted to becoming a successful writer, comedian, and audiobook narrator. Alison shares her experiences of searching for her birth mother and how that journey transformed her understanding of love, loss, and creativity.As we dive into Alison's life story, she opens up about her upbringing in England, her adventures in the United States, and the profound impact of her relationships, particularly with her late fiancé, Bhima. Through laughter and heartfelt reflections, Alison discusses the complexities of grief and the importance of living life to the fullest, even in the face of loss.This conversation is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of storytelling to connect us all. Listeners will be inspired by Alison's journey of self-discovery, her passion for writing, and her belief in the enduring nature of love. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating their own path through life's challenges.Follow Alison LarkinBuy Grief: A ComedySupport the podcast - Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️. Buy books by my guests on Bookshop.orgPre-Order 'The Shadow Carver'Follow MeBluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Heather opens the door to a conversation many people living with metastatic cancer think about privately — but rarely speak aloud:You are allowed to live.You are allowed to plan ahead.You are allowed to imagine a future that is yours.Heather shares how, at 26, she was told her life would narrow — that cancer meant shrinking dreams, shorter plans, smaller horizons. Twenty-seven years later, she is proof that life doesn't end where statistics suggest it should. It unfolds. It evolves. It can even expand.Inside this episode, we explore:

5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE!5 years ago, Made Good was born out of one sentence spoken by an artist on a cattle ranch. ______________________________________________________________In this conversation, Florencia Moynihan and Leanne Bowen explore the transformative journey of faith, art, and community. Leanne is a California-based Catholic artist, wife, mother, and former missionary.They discuss how Leanne's hospitality is the true origin of Made Good, the impact of a life-changing retreat, and the challenges and joys of missionary work. Leanne shares her personal story of faith, motherhood, life on a cattle ranch, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's merciful plan.In This EpisodeThe story of Made Good began with Leanne's inspiring testimony of missionary work, marriage, and artHow the Lord uses little yeses in discernmentThe challenges of missionary work and personal growth.How the Cross can help us find beauty in difficult placesWhy trusting God's plan can transform feelings of being "behind" in lifeEmbracing your desires is essential for doing God's willFor Resources, Articles, and the Community Aligned with the Podcast, Subscribe on Substack! Connect with Leanne Bowen Mary holding Jesus print Leanne's Website Connect with Florencia Ready to take the next step in this wild and precious life? Apply to the Made Good Method and Work With Our TeamFollow on Instagram Website

In this talk Vajradevi reflects on our good conditions, and our own conditioning in the light of Pratitya Samutpada and relates this reflection to the Women in Early Buddhism.  This talk was given on the Women's UK and Ireland Area Order Weekend at Taraloka Retreat Centre, 2018. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist-audio/id416832097 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UHPDj01UH6ptj8FObwBfB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBuddhistAudio1967  

What's really holding you back from living a soul-aligned, abundant life?In this nourishing and expansive conversation, I sit down with intuitive guide and healer Manuela Welton to explore what it means to break free from perfectionism, trust your intuition, and create the life you know you're meant for.We dive into: ✨ How perfectionism blocks creativity, purpose, and visibility ✨ Ways to strengthen your intuition and inner guidance ✨ What's truly required to manifest your vision ✨ How to attract and receive more money and abundance … and so much more.

Ready to feel more alive in your life again?  Do you ever feel like you're moving from one thing to the next without feeling what it's like to be doing those things? Almost like you're programmed from the outside, do this then do that? And then what, at the end of the day you're like, okay bedtime. All to rinse and repeat the next day?  Been there, done that.  Many of us feel like we have one setting: GO! And no matter whether we're on vacation or in a regular week, it's go go go until all those things on our to do list and people in our lives are taken care of. Like we have a constant buzzing in the background. Well guess what, that's exhausting!!!!

This episode is a very special one! Be the first to experience her new book "Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy." Allie reads from day two, titled "Your Wild and Precious Life." Grab a copy today and invite your friends to join you for a radical, joy-filled journey as you unplug from social media for thirty days, reconnect with God, and reclaim your joy! Share this episode with a friend!  More about Social Media Reset Discover the joy, freedom, and flourishing life that comes with taking a social media break. We long for lives full of deep connection with God, ourselves, and others. And yet, we have become programmed to seek peace, contentment, and happiness in our phones. Deep down, we know this isn't how we were created to live. As endless scrolling leaves us feeling anxious, depressed, distracted, and alone, we realize our deepest needs cannot be met by turning to social media in every slow and mundane moment. If you feel like your digital life could use a reset, you are not alone. Allie Marie Smith, life coach and author of Wonderfully Made, has walked this road and found freedom and a more fulfilling life.  In Social Media Reset, she invites you to pause for 30 days and seek restoration in your mind, heart, body, and soul. While the thought of a social media break can feel daunting, Allie is a wise and compassionate guide who will help you: Show up for your life with a new level of excitement, intentionality, and joy Take inventory of social media's effect on your physical and mental health as well as your relationships Restore hope that a life of peace and contentment is possible Discover alternate, healthier ways to enhance your life and increase your well-being Seek in God what you may seek in your phone through prayer, reflection, and practical application Whether you're looking to find true connection, rediscover your passions, or a new way of life that brings you joy, Social Media Reset will help you reconnect with what truly matters and guide you toward a life you love, of greater purpose and fulfillment. Order Social Media Reset on Amazon Learn more about Social Media Reset Take the free quiz: How is social media affecting your well-being?    

If you really think about it, life is so short. It goes by in a flash. Are you spending too much time on something that isn't serving you? In today's episode, you will contemplate this. At the end of your life, what will you wish that you did less of? Is it a bad habit? A form of thinking? An old story? Tune in to figure it out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Podfic Text-to-Speech (TTS) reading of by  Wild and Precious Life by R33sesPiecesCover Art lunarlivs Summary When Prince James and his confidante, Lord Sirius Black, are offered the opportunity to pose as commoners and spy for the crown, they jump at the chance. Sirius takes a job working on a fishing boat with gruff Captain Lupin and his golden, charming son Remus, while James works under the supervision of the local farmer's daughter. Sirius and Remus quickly find themselves wrapped up in each other, but secrets and subterfuge threaten both their romance and their nations as a whole. Creators R33sesPieces | Tumblr | AO3lunarlivs | Tumblr | AO3BurningAurora | Tumblr | AO3 | linktr.ee Kaleana | Tumblr | AO3  flowerhawk_highinthesky | Tumblr | AO3    

In what turns out to be their final interaction, King Saul is again seeking David, and again, David has an opportunity to harm King Saul that he does not take. David continues in his refusal to harm King Saul because of what God has said. Though it costs him, David's only hope is that his life will be precious in the sight of the Lord.

This episode is the second part of the sixth chapter of my book-in-progress, The Ten Fields of Zen: A Primer for Practitioners. In the last episode, I offered seven points about the role of Dukkha in our life and practice and discussed the first five points. In this episode I'll finish the discussion with point #6: Buddhism offers a holistic approach to alleviating Dukkha, including maximizing our overall spiritual health, working with our karma, and curing its ultimate cause, and point #7: Even when our Dukkha is not extreme, it is a sign of lingering false views, so we continue to pay close attention to it and seek to end it.

The sixth Field of Zen Practice is ending Dukkha (this is part of my book, The Ten Fields of Zen Practice: A Primer for Practitioners). While physical and emotional pain, discomfort, and longing are an inevitable part of human life, Dukkha is existential angst we add to such experiences, ranging from subtle uneasiness to acute anguish. It drives our unhealthy or harmful behaviors, so we seek to end Dukkha for the sake of self and others. Buddhism offers a holistic approach to doing this, including maximizing our overall spiritual health and working with our karma. However, Buddhism's radical teaching is that Dukkha is a symptom of underlying spiritual illness caused by false views - so, through practice, our spiritual illness can be cured, and Dukkha ended.

In this SPECIAL EPISODE British coach, author and broadcaster Elizabeth Oldfield and I sit down in her London intentional community home and interview EACH OTHER on…what is sacred (and how we access it), acedia ( the moral loneliness we feel in turbulent times), how we sit in the grief and despair of things, losing friends to the cause, how to be of service, how to be Fully Alive (the title of her book) and honour This One Wild and Precious Life (mine!).Elizabeth's book has been endorsed by Krista Tippett; she's written and broadcast for the BBC, The Times, and The Economist; was the Director of Theos, the UK's leading religion and society think tank; and her podcast The Sacred has featured Nick Cave, Jonathan Haidt and an incredible array of spiritualists and existential thinkers. This was a joyous meeting of spirits!SHOW NOTESVisit Elizabeth's website and subscribe to her Substack Buy your copy of Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times hereThis One Wild and Precious Life is available here --If you need to know a bit more about me… head to my "about" pageFor more such conversations subscribe to my Substack newsletter, it's where I interact the most!Get your copy of my book, This One Wild and Precious LifeLet's connect on Instagram and WeAre8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I do these bonus episodes occasionally whereby I interview someone I serendipitously met on my adventures and who I wrote about in my books AND who struck a chord with readers. I track them down to see where they are now, and there is ALWAYS the most amazing follow-up story.This time, Nika Kovač, a controversial Slovenian activist and Obama scholar who once invited me on a gondola ride with a communist philosopher when I was stranded without a bed for the night and pregnant (read This One Wild and Precious Life to learn more) found me. And it turns out I'd been following her activist work from afar…without realising, she was the dynamic founding director of The Research Institute of 8th March, which won two referendum campaigns, one against the privatisation of water in 2021 and the other against political influence on public media in 2022. Nika also led the most extensive “Get-Out-The-Vote” campaign in Slovenian history ahead of the 2022 Parliamentary election, contributing to a 71 per cent voter turnout. BUT HERE'S THE JUICY BIT: Her latest campaign could achieve free and accessible abortion for all women in the EU. I've asked her to explain how the campaign works so everyone here can help achieve the goal…it's a wild goal (and it's a wild, wild life), but if anyone can do it, it's Nika. Join us for the ride!SHOW NOTESYou can learn about Nika here and follow her on IG here.You can get This One Wild and Precious Life in the US, UK, Australia, Spanish, Lithuanian, and more…here.Listen to my previous chats with The Lady in Red and Mammoth Dude.Watch and join the conversation on Substack.To get involved in the campaign with us:1. Read more here, and if you're an EU citizen, sign here.2. Send the info to all your EU friends.3. Share this Mark Ruffalo IG post and tag or message a Euro celebrity in your midst.4. Look out for posts by Nika and I on Instagram and share those too.--If you need to know a bit more about me… head to my "about" pageFor more such conversations subscribe to my Substack newsletter, it's where I interact the most!Get your copy of my book, This One Wild and Precious LifeLet's connect on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Short and Precious Life Is - Scripture Reflection for Sept. 28, 2024 by Priests for Life

Hello, dear wild friends! I'm taking a short break, but I wanted to share some of my previous interviews with guests who delve into themes of collapse, the meta-crisis, and the decline of the systems we've always known to grow—like GDP, technology, population, and prosperity.Many of you have joined my book serialization project on Substack, where we're navigating the collapse awareness journey together. These interviews provide valuable context for our journey. You can join us here if you're not already part of the project. I release one chapter of my book at a time, and we discuss its contents in the comments, tackling this big, beautiful, hard thing as a community, step by step. In the meantime, enjoy this wild conversation with Jonathon Rowson.--Jonathan Rowson (chess Grandmaster, metamodernist philosopher) is one of Britain's biggest minds and I have invited him onto Wild to talk, well, what's been dubbed the “meta-crisis” – the fundamental “meaning” crisis at the heart of “all the things” going on in the world today.Jonathan is a theoretical psychologist with degrees from Oxford and Harvard and a Ph.D on what it means to become wiser. He has worked on “complex collective action” problem solving, was Director of the Social Brain Centre at the Royal Society of Arts and has run events with David Attenborough and Jordan Peterson (not on the same stage!). Jonathan now runs Perspectiva, a research institute that seeks to understand the relationship between systems, souls, and society. This is a big chat, but I think you'll find this new and wild idea a helpful navigational tool for, well, “all the things”.SHOW NOTESAs I flag, my UK friends can preorder This One Wild and Precious Life here.Follow the Perspectiva community and their various events here.Jonathan is also on Substack and Twitter.His latest book The Moves that Matter: A Chess Grandmaster on the Game of Life is out now.--If you need to know a bit more about me… head to my "about" pageFor more such conversations subscribe to my Substack newsletter, it's where I interact the most!Get your copy of my book, This One Wild and Precious LifeLet's connect on Instagram and WeAre8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, Ya'll.Today I'm welcoming Alison Conklin, a remarkable woman whose journey through surviving a heart transplant will leave you moved and inspired. Alison shares her raw and emotional experiences of living with a life-threatening heart condition, the profound moments leading up to her transplant, and the incredible impact it has had on her life. As a talented photographer, devoted wife, and mother, Alison's story is a powerful testament to resilience, love, and the miracles of modern medicine. Get ready to hear about her touching connection to her donor, her struggles and triumphs, and how she continues to cherish every moment with a renewed heart and spirit. Highlights:(2:40) Heart disease and loss of a parent(13:54) Heart donation, grief, and spiritual connection(22:08) Gratitude and living life to the fullest(25:29) Photography and capturing memories(35:49) Health, wealth and wisdom(41:47) A magazine for transplant patients and chronic illness caregiversFind out more about Alison:Website: www.alisonconklin.comLinkedIn: AlisonconklinInstagram: AlisonconklinFacebook: Alison Conklin PhotographyBonus days on Instagram: @bonusdaysmag Visit Nicole's on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.comGrab Nicole's bestselling children's book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.comFind Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciaccaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eAPractice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciaccaThis Podcast is Proudly Produced by The Podcast BoutiqueMentioned in this episode:www.Neurohacker.com/shockandyall and use the code SHOCKANDYALL to get 15% off your first order

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is wondering how to be a good child to their ailing father. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, exclusive livestreams, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CONTENT WARNING: There are many moments of joy in this conversation, but please be aware that Liz talks candidly about grief and the sudden death of her son, which some listeners may find upsetting.My guest today is the writer and climate activist Liz Jensen. Half Danish and half-anglo Moroccan, Liz started out as a journalist, working in radio before becoming a BBC producer. Then, Liz turned her hand to novels. She has now written nine, perhaps the best known of which is The Ninth Life of Louis Drax, which was turned into a movie starring Jamie Dornan.Now she has written memoir, one no-one would ever want to write.Your Wild and Precious Life, is, at its heart the devastating story of the nine months after her youngest son Raphael died suddenly at the age of 25. Raph was a zoologist and climate activist, and this is also the story of Liz's own awakening.She is a founder of Extinction Rebellion Writers Rebel, which combines words and action to highlight the climate and ecological emergency.Liz joined me to talk about surviving the loss of a child, translating grief into hope and opening herself up to the natural world. We also discussed magical thinking, the concept of kairos, the unexpected solace of being part of the terrible club and why she used to want to marry an ape!A note: The episode of The Shift Liz and I discuss in the first five minutes is my conversation with 103-year-old Dr Gladys McGarey, you can listen to it here.* You can buy all the books mentioned in this podcast at The Shift bookshop on Bookshop.org, including Your Wild and Precious Life by Liz Jensen and the book that inspired this podcast, The Shift: how I lost and found myself after 40 - and you can too, by me.* If you enjoyed this episode and you fancy buying me a coffee, pop over to my page on buymeacoffee.com• And if you'd like to support the work that goes into making this podcast and get a weekly newsletter plus loads more content including exclusive transcripts of the podcast, why not join The Shift community, come and have a look around at www.theshiftwithsambaker.substack.com• The Shift (on life after 40) with Sam Baker is created and hosted by Sam Baker and edited by Juliette Nicholls @ Pineapple Audio Production. If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate/review/follow as it really does help other people find us. And let me know what you think on twitter @sambaker or instagram @theothersambaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Across The Margin : The Podcast presents an interview with novelist and activist Liz Jensen, Liz's critically-acclaimed work spans black comedy, science fiction, satire, family drama, historical fantasy, psychological suspense, and most recently, a memoir. Beyond her prolific writing output, Liz is a founder member of Extinction Rebelion Writers Rebel, a literary movement using words and actions to highlight the climate and ecological emergency, and in 2023 she launched The Rebel Library, a resource for readers of climate and ecological literature in all genres. She also teaches creative writing in the UK and Denmark and volunteers on the grief helpline run by the Danish National Grief Centre. In her recent memoir, Your Wild And Precious Life: On Grief, Hope and Rebellion (Canongate, 2024) — the focus of this episode — she shares her reflections on personal and ecological grief and finding resilience after the tragic sudden death of her son Raphael in 2020. Liz's son's death will never make sense to her. But it has taught her that it's possible to find meaning, collectively and individually, in the loss of what we love. Resilience, Liz believes, is a seed that we all bear inside us. It germinates in emergencies. It sets down roots in astonishing and unexpected ways. And if we notice it, and tend to it, it blooms. Liz's son, a zoologist, conservationist, and ecological activist, was twenty-five when he collapsed and died unexpectedly. She fell apart. As she grieved, forest fires raged, coral reefs deteriorated, CO2 emissions rose, and fossil fuels burned. Your Wild and Precious Life is the story of how a mother rebuilt herself, reoriented her life, and rediscovered the enchantment of the living world. Set against the backdrop of climate and ecological catastrophe, Your Wild and Precious Life is an argument for agency, legacy, and the wild possibility of hope after devastation. Liz's book is so very special and so many things all at once. It's a deeply honest handbook encompassing the grief one experiences when they suffer profound loss. It's a loving ode from a mother to a son. It's a celebration of activism and a call to action. It's a story of resilience, and proof that it's possible to find life beyond the pain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When's the last time you felt truly present in your life? Like R-E-A-L-L-Y taking each moment in instead of just racing to the next thing. In a society that glorifies busyness, it's easy (and often) to lose sight of what really matters.  Join me as we explore how to reclaim our time and energy by aligning our days with our deepest values. I share some practical thoughts for saying no to draining obligations and yes to the things that give us life. If you're ready to hop off the hamster wheel and start investing in what feeds your soul, this episode is for you. If so, let's Calm it Down in 3…2…1. Episode Sponsor: Miracle Made Sleep better with Miracle Made's NASA-inspired temperature-regulating sheets. Infused with silver, they prevent 99% of bacterial growth and stay fresh 3x longer. Save over 40% plus get a free towel set with promo code CALM at TryMiracle.com/CALM.

Mary Oliver said it first and we agree! The girls talk about having one wild and precious life, delicious weather and delicious drinks, older siblings vs. younger siblings, tax season, IS IT STUPID TO GET A BURGER SOMEWHERE, responding to everyone's Instagram stories after having one drink, and WHAT ARE YOUR MID TWENTIES AND WHAT IS THE CUT OFF??? Tina makes several embarrassing confessions...

Scott Snibbe leads a meditation from his new book, How to Train a Happy Mind, on how to make the most of our precious lives.Episode 155: Precious Life MeditationScott Snibbe has just released a new book called How to Train a Happy Mind that shares the accessible approach to Buddhism familiar to podcast listeners. The book features a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and you can order it right now anywhere you buy books. Go to skepticspath.org for more details on the book and tour, featuring some of the great artists, authors and activists you've heard on the podcast.Support the show

Scott Snibbe shares a chapter from his new book, How to Train a Happy Mind: The Precious Life. If you enjoy this episode, check out the whole audiobook on Audible, which includes guided meditations!Episode 154: The Precious Life—Chapter Reading from How to Train a Happy MindScott Snibbe has just released a new book called How to Train a Happy Mind that shares the accessible approach to Buddhism familiar to podcast listeners. The book features a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and you can order it right now anywhere you buy books. Go to skepticspath.org for more details on the book and tour, featuring favorite guests from the podcast including Robert Thurman at Tibet House, New York on March 20.Support the show

How do we move from complacency to change? To locate the 'daring' within us to grow?Jan shares some poetic roadmaps that take us inside the important questions and help us find the power to wrap our hands and hearts around radical 'possibility.'

Liz Jensen is better known for her fiction writing, but the author and activist has just published a memoir, Your Wild and Precious Life: On Grief, Hope and Rebellion. Her new book documents her grief after the death of her son Raphael, a zoologist and ecological activist, in 2020, aged just 25, and her fight for the future of our planet, in his name. In this week's Chops, she talks to Jen about the cathartic experience of writing the book, the parallels between grieving the loss of a child and grieving the destruction of the planet, the point of protest, and the radicalising nature of bereavement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever feel overwhelmed by bipolar disorder? Curious about caring for your mixed baby but not sure where to start? Join us for an eye-opening episode where a first-time mom managing bipolar disorder shares her experiences, offering insights into the intersection of mental health challenges and parenting. A candid conversation on vital topics affecting many parents today. Feeling 'stuck' after divorce? Donna McGoff's transformative courses are your key to breaking free and creating a life you love. Act now and get $75 off the comprehensive 'Rise Up After Divorce - Recover, Reconnect Reinvent' course – a limited-time offer!Explore all courses rolled into one for a holistic approach, or opt for a more tailored journey with five separate modules. Uncover personalized plans, create harmony in life, reconnect with yourself, reinvent, and relaunch for a brighter future.Download Donna's insightful e-book for free and kickstart your transformative journey. Act now and enjoy a $75 discount on the full process course. Ready for positive change? Enroll today and embrace a fresh, empowering chapter. Check the link in the description for details. Seize the opportunity to break up with the past and start anew together!And speaking of challenges and transformation, don't miss ‘The Addicted Child,' a poignant roadmap for families facing adolescent substance abuse, and ‘Happy Healthy Wealthy & Wise,' a collection of hard-won wisdom offering unique and practical ways to change your life. Discover the keys to well-being and happiness — one delicious plant-based meal and insightful page at a time. Timestamps: 00:10 Introduction 05:35: Some strategies for women suffering from Bipolar disorder 09:35: Things you should do to keep your day to day life in check PowerMom Chronicles 1. What's a game-changing lesson life has taught you? 2. Reflecting on your journey, what practical lesson or insight can our listeners apply to improve their lives? 3. Offer a piece of wisdom for moms striving to find their strength and voice. 4. Best advice you've ever received? Connect with Kim: Facebook Page: My Bipolar Voice -https://www.facebook.com/mybipolarvoice?mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: @kim_is_joy https://www.instagram.com/kim_is_joy/ Blog Website: https://mybipolarvoice.com Etsy shop for Reframe Your Thoughts cards and Affirm This cards: https://forjoyco.etsy.com Business Email: kimisjoy82@gmail.com Check Cristina Out: Blog: https://cristinafrancy.com/ Instagram: @notyourmommas.podcast Amazon Store Front: https://www.amazon.com/shop/notyourmo... Email for collaborations: hello@notyourmommaspodcast.com #podcast #positivity #parenting #bipolar #bipolardisorderawareness #bipolardisorder #mixedbaby #mixedbabies #mother #firsttime --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefrancylife/support

Tanya speaks encouragement and life to people and relationships that have been strained by addiction and other barriers to connection. She is the host of the Sober on Purpose Podcast. She was also diagnosed with ADHD with is SO neat because I have that as well. Here, we talked about connecting with God, fighting the problem and not the person in relationship struggles, and being patient with yourself.This episode was recorded a while ago, and I am SO glad it's out now! The best REALLY is yet to come. :) More From Tanya: Tanya's Website: https://www.tanyagioia.com/ Sober on Purpose Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sober-on-purpose-healing-families-of-addiction/id1438258805Tanya's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/soberonpurposeYouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JUrmANduqA Resources Mentioned:"Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot" - Mo Isom - https://amzn.to/3T6wvOUTime Stamps:5:30 - ADHD is like Driving a Ferrari6:51 - Patience with yourself as you are making new turns11:30 - Making God part of Your Relationship16:46 - Continuing to Give Our Struggles to God18:45 - Fighting the Right Fight30:30 - The Need to Cheer Yourself on Quotes:5:57 -  "God has given you the Ferrari to teach you how to drive." - Tanya Gioia12:39 - "Marriage is worth it." - Tanya Gioia15:51 - "God wants the very BEST for us on a level we don't understand." - Dallin Candland17:03- "You're doing the best you can, you need to trust that God's got this and is going to take care of it." - Tanya's Son19:13 - "When you focus on what is going right more of the right will appear." - Tanya Gioia25:50 - "When I look for light in darkness that is only going to hurt me." - Dallin Candland27:00 - "Isolation, going to things that are not going to provide light, and feeling so ashamed that you cannot ask for help are the things that perpetuate ANY addictive behavior. Support the show

How do you get stuff done? What can you do to make sure your goals for the new year don't fall by the wayside. In the 378th episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast, Kira and Rob talk about their strategies for accomplishing goals and resolutions and what they plan on getting done in the coming year. Click the play button below, or scroll down for a full transcript. We mentioned a lot of books on this show: The Opposable Mind by Roger Martin The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller Who Do We Choose to Be by Meg Wheatley Breaking Together by Gem Bendell This One Wild and Precious Life by Sarah Wilson Quiet by Susan Cain Bittersweet by Susan Cain 4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey The Copywriter Club Facebook Group The Copywriter Underground Full Transcript: Rob Marsh: We're a couple of weeks into the new year, and if you're like the average resolution setter, tomorrow is the day you quit. 17 days is the average length of time that goal setters, resolution setters, whoever, stick to their goals. And maybe you've already quit, given up on what you expected to get done this month or this year, or maybe you're still going strong. Either way, on today's episode of the Copywriter Club podcast, Kira and I are talking about what we do to make sure we get stuff done. and some of the goal setting fallacies that might keep you from accomplishing everything that you set out to do. Stick around to hear what we shared.  But before we get into all of that, this episode of the Copywriter Club podcast is brought to you by the Copywriter Underground. It is truly the best membership for copywriters, content writers, and other marketers out there. given the value that you get for the very low price that you pay. There's a monthly group coaching call where Kira and I help you get answers to your business questions, your copywriting questions, whatever. We do a weekly copy critique where we take a look at what you've written and give you advice and insights and things that you might want to do a little bit differently. There are regular training sessions on copy techniques, business practices, everything designed to help you get better. And we even talk about AI and tools and things that you can do in order to stay on top of everything you're doing with AI. And that's on top of the massive library of training and templates that are there. The community is amazing. Lots of copywriters ready to help you with answers to any questions you have, even sometimes sharing leads. Find out more at thecopywriterclub.com/TCU.  All right, Kira, we're here just you and me again. and just chatting. It's the new year. I think I've got some goals of things I want to do. You've got some goals of things that you want to do in the coming year. You must have some. I know you're very goal oriented, but before we do all, before we talk about the new year, before we talk about, you know, what things we're thinking and maybe share some ideas that might help people get more done. If they're thinking about their goals, if they actually made resolutions, if they have a word of the year, any of that stuff. Let's just do a couple of warm-up questions. I want to find out a couple more things about you. Even though we've been working together for six or seven years, it's hard to believe there are still things I don't know. Kira Hug: Yeah, I know. I know. I guess we can always dive deeper in our relationship. Rob Marsh: Here we go. So first question, when's the last time you were really, really scared? Kira Hug: I mean, how scared are we talking? Rob Marsh: That's a good question because as I was thinking about this, the only time I am really terrified is in my dreams. I'm not sure that there's anything that terrifies me. that much in real life. But from my answer, I was thinking, okay, if I take away dreams,

Talking points: anxiety, bipolar disorder, culture, tribalism, climate, society There aren't many out there with as wide-ranging knowledge and experience as Sarah Wilson, so I was thrilled to sit with her and dig into some of the heavier stuff. From practical tips for managing anxiety to collapsing neoliberal systems to the Dutch practice of "dropping", this interview has a bit of everything. Strongly encourage you to check this one and share, especially if you're interested in mental health or where our culture's headed. (00:00:00) - Intro and Sarah's defining moment(00:03:54) - What are “diseases of despair”?(00:07:29) - What's causing the rise of these kinds of deaths?(00:11:32) - The loss of “discerning moral discussions” in the education system(00:16:56) - Sarah's take on collapse theory and its impact on mental health(00:26:36) - How do we deal with the fracturing of dialogue and society?(00:34:54) - It's not an anxiety epidemic, it's a lack of resilience epidemic(00:44:44) - What are some practical ways to work with anxiety?(00:54:08) - Resources for people with a bipolar partner, friend, or family member. Sarah Wilson is a multi-New York Times and Amazon best-selling author, podcaster, social philosopher, international keynote speaker, philanthropist, and climate change advisor. She's known globally for the I Quit Sugar Movement, as well as her New York Times bestseller First, We Make the Beast Beautiful—described by Mark Manson as “the best book on living with anxiety that I've ever read”. Sarah's most recent title, This One Wild & Precious Life, won the 2021 US Gold Nautilus Prize. Connect with Sarah -Website: https://sarahwilson.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_sarahwilson_ -Substack: https://sarahwilson.substack.com/ -Podcast, Wild with Sarah Wilson: https://pod.link/1548626341 Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/ Check out some free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance and join me today.  Enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they're looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify For more episodes, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Oliver Burkeman is the anti-self-help author that everyone interested in self-help should read. He encourages us to embrace uncertainty and imperfection in a world obsessed with self-improvement and relentless goal-setting. For over ten years he wrote the popular ‘This Column Will Change Your Life' column for The Guardian and his latest book, Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management For Mortals, was a huge bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic. Sarah Wilson is the founder of the global ‘I Quit Sugar' movement, was editor of Cosmopolitan Australia at the age of 29, and has interviewed two Australian prime ministers, Beyoncé, Brené Brown, the Dalai Lama and dozens of moral philosophers, effective altruists and existential risk experts during her career. Her most recent book, This One Wild and Precious Life, won the US Gold Nautilus Prize and describes how she spent three years hiking around the world, following in the footsteps of Nietzsche and Wordsworth and emerging with a blueprint for living a wilder, more connected life. For this episode, Burkeman and Wilson come together at Intelligence Squared for an engaging discussion about the limitations of the traditional self-help industry, the importance of mindfulness, and practical strategies for leading a more balanced and purposeful life. We'd love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to podcasts@intelligencesquared.com or Tweet us @intelligence2.  And while you're listening, why not visit Intelligencesquared.com and sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about some of our great upcoming events and deals. If you'd like to support our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations, as well as ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content, early access and much more, become a supporter of Intelligence Squared. Just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duane Betts joins me on the show today. Duane is the son of the innovative guitarist and songwriter from the Allman Brothers Band, Dickey Betts, and while he's certainly a chip off the ol' block, Duane has his own thing going on and has finally just released his debut solo album “Wild & Precious Life”. It's an inspired and engaging record - sort of a modern take on southern rock that's unique and definitely has some of the Betts family sound but it's also a great display of a killer band in fine form. Before he was writing and singing his own songs, Duane was a guitar slinger for hire and spent some time in the band Dawes, played with Phil Lesh and Friends, Dickey's band Great Southern, and has had other bands like Backbone69 as well as a band with a few of the other Allman Bros offspring, including Berry Oakley Jr and Devon Allman - called The Allman Betts Band. After those various projects ran their course, it left Duane the time to focus on writing his own music, and after a casual conversation with Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, he was offered their studio to record these new songs in. I saw Duane recently at the Grand Ol' Opry and he and his band did a killer mini-set there. They're going to be out playing all over the place in the coming months, so make sure you go and see them live and pick up the new album. We had a great conversation about all of this stuff and got deep into the process of recording his new album, guitar tones, his history with his own band and the legacy of the Allman Brothers. You can get info on all of Duane's projects and his tour dates at duanebetts.com - Please enjoy my conversation with Duane Betts!Be sure to listen to the Accompanying Songs Playlist which contains some of the artist's work, plus many of the songs we discuss on the show:Playlist on Spotify / Playlist on Apple MusicIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the show with a donation or Patreon subscriptionThe show's website can be found at www.makersandshakerspodcast.comYour fearless host, Steve Dawson can be found at www.stevedawson.ca Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/mmasspodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 135: One woman's terminal diagnosis leads her to search for death on her own terms. This is the Brittany Maynard story Sources for Today's Episode: Wild and Precious Life by Deborah Ziegler People.com Deathwithdignity.org Thebrittanyfund.org  Comapssionandchoices.org American medical association Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Seiler Burr Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Show your Support: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience!  You can also support the show through the following ways:  Follow Us on Social: YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | Twitter Patron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple's podcast app for only $1.99 a month. Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Help is Available: If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To say that Ruth Wilson Gilmore is a geographer, which she is, is not to convey the vast and varied ways in which she is influencing the makings of the future. She's a mentor and teacher to a new generation of social activism and creativity. She's a visionary of “abolition,” and that has become a fraught and polarizing word in our fraught and polarized public discourse. But when Ruth Wilson Gilmore speaks of “abolition,” she is working with a long, long view towards making a whole world, starting now, in which prisons and policing as we do them now become unnecessary, unthinkable. In this sense, abolition is not primarily a matter of what to get rid of, but what to build and to orient around — being present, for example, to human vulnerability and to the ingredients that make for deep human flourishing. Meeting Ruth Wilson Gilmore and drawing her out in this way is an exercise in muscular hope — and in understanding the passion of a new generation that is shaping what we will collectively become.Ruth Wilson Gilmore is a professor of Earth & Environmental Sciences, and American Studies, at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, where she is also director of the Center for Place, Culture, and Politics. She grew up in New Haven, Connecticut. Her paternal grandfather was a janitor at Yale who helped organize the first blue-collar union at that university. And as a tool and die maker for the firearm manufacturer Winchester, her father played a central role in organizing the machinists at that company in the mid-1950s. She has co-founded several organizations, including the California Prison Moratorium Project, Critical Resistance, and the Central California Environmental Justice Network. She has authored and co-edited several books, including Golden Gulag, Abolition Geography, and the forthcoming Change Everything. Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org.___________Please share On Being with friends, family, book clubs, neighbors, colleagues, and perfect strangers in the checkout line at the grocery store. And if you can take a minute to rate On Being in this podcast app, you'll be bending the arc of algorithms towards this community of conversation and living.Also: sign up for our Saturday morning ritual of a newsletter, The Pause, for replenishment and invigoration in your inbox — and of course all things On Being — at onbeing.org/newsletter. And delve more across our social channels: Instagram, YouTube, TikTok.