Podcasts about protect your peace

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 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 In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach answers listener questions about setting healthy boundaries with family members, finding motivation after a major life milestone, and navigating mood changes tied to the menstrual cycle. She encourages listeners to let go of codependent patterns, create purpose through intentional goals instead of waiting for inspiration, and take a proactive approach to their physical and mental health by understanding their bodies and seeking the support they need. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!There are people in your life right now who you genuinely like — good people — who still need to go. Cass and Kathryn Morrow break down the hardest social boundary to hold: not cutting off toxic people, but cutting back on people you actually care about who are anchoring you to the version of your life you're trying to leave.

Episode 3 — You Are Allowed to RestIn this episode, we talk about something that sounds so simple but feels so hard: rest. Not the kind you earn after finishing everything — the kind you're allowed to take right now, just because you're human.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SHOW NOTES━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Opening + Breath[01:30] Settling In — Checking In With Yourself[03:30] The Theme Part 1 — Rest Is Not a Luxury[06:00] The Theme Part 2 — Your Body's Power Saving Mode[08:30] Breathwork — Four Seven Eight Breathing[10:30] Affirmations Part 1 — Permission to Rest[11:30] Affirmations Part 2 — Permission to Protect Your Peace[13:00] Closing — You Are Allowed to Rest━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━AFFIRMATIONS FROM THIS EPISODE• I am allowed to rest• I am allowed to say I'm tired• I am allowed to take a break without earning it• I am allowed to set boundaries• I am allowed to not be productive• I am allowed to sleep without guilt• I am allowed to ask for help• I am allowed to take a day off• I am allowed to protect my peace━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TOPICS• Rest and recovery• Permission to pause• Hustle culture and burnout• Four seven eight breathing technique• Self-compassion and boundaries• Body signals and listening to yourself━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Your Quiet Moment — a HustleStudios production. New episodes every hour. Just press play, close your eyes, and let the rest fall away.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━DISCLAIMERThis podcast is for general encouragement and relaxation purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider.#YourQuietMoment #Rest #PermissionToRest #SelfCare #Mindfulness #Affirmations #MentalHealth #Burnout #Peace #QuietMoment #HustleStudiosDISCLAIMER

Protect your peace at all cost. Focus on what's in your control. The Serenity Prayer always helps me in this area. We are in our 16 season‼️ Thank you so much for your over pouring love and support. The Lord and you guys helped the success of this season. “seek peace and pursue it.”— Psalm 34:14 (ESV)

In this episode, Linda and Dana discuss two principles from Chris Hodges' Legacy Letters: the Let It Go Principle and the Do It Now Principle. They explore how holding onto criticism, past mistakes, resentment, or unmet expectations can drain energy, distort perspective, and prevent growth. They emphasize the importance of protecting your peace, practicing forgiveness, and focusing on what you can control rather than replaying old frustrations. They also discuss the power of decisive action, highlighting how procrastination often kills dreams more effectively than failure. 

In this powerful episode of the Finding God Podcast, host Keana W. Mitchell explores the emotional and spiritual impact of toxic church culture and how setting boundaries can be a sacred act of healing. Building on last week's episode about fear-based theology and its effects on mental health, Keana dives into how exclusion, racism, spiritual abuse, and prosperity gospel distort the image of God and damage our relationship with the Divine.Through Scripture, psychological insight, and trauma-informed reflection, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical tools for reclaiming your spiritual autonomy. Whether you've experienced religious trauma or are simply seeking a more authentic connection with God, this episode affirms that you are worthy of love, safety, and spiritual clarity.

In this episode of Pagan's Witchy Corner, we sit down to work through a selection of reflection questions centered around one of the most important, and often overlooked, aspects of spiritual practice: boundaries.Together, they explore what spiritual, emotional, and ethical boundaries actually look like in everyday life, how those boundaries have evolved throughout their own practices, and why developing them is essential for maintaining healthy relationships with ourselves, our communities, and our spiritual work. Through honest conversation and personal reflection, they discuss the lessons they've learned, the mistakes they've made, and the ways strong boundaries have helped shape their paths over the years.Whether you're just beginning your practice or have been walking your path for decades, these questions invite you to examine your own beliefs, values, and experiences with curiosity and compassion.This path isn't about perfection; it's about presence. Let's begin.A NOTE ON ADVERTISEMENTS: While I can add ads for revenue, I have no control over the ads that are being run. I thank each listener for being a part of this show. Books mentioned in the episode: *Some links below are affiliated links and help me continue producing content.* Weave the Liminal: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3N97yll⁠⁠Anatomy of a Witch: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3Nvw93M⁠⁠More on Kala:Kala is a co-priestess in The Temple of the Unseen Flame, alongside my beloved co-conspirator and co-priestess Pagan. I'm just a plain-Jane kind of girl from the Southern US, raised on cornbread, front porch stories, and in the rhythm of Southern Baptist Sundays. My path to Paganism has been long, winding, often surprising, and full of unexpected turns. I didn't find it all at once. The more I leaned into my dreams, my intuition, and my experiences with spirit, the more the world began to shimmer with meaning. The gods, the dead, the land – all of it was speaking. These days, I'm a priestess of death and rebirth, of sovereignty and sacred mischief. I walk with spirits. I work with Gods who burn away illusions and shine light into shadow. My magic is devotional and practical, grounded and ecstatic. I believe in sacred rest, in the wisdom of the body, and in building spiritual homes for people like us, the seekers, the weirdos, the ones who never stopped asking questions. Now, I walk a path of devotion, sovereignty, and mystery with The Unseen Flame.When I am not doing my priestess work, I can be found crocheting, reading, or playing games with my friends on Discord.Join the Discord. Walk the Tempering Path: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/wfsDsZtMrh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you to my subscribers!Step into the circle. Support the magick, fuel the flame, and get exclusive spells, stories, and sacred chaos on Ko-fi. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/witchycornerproductions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Witchcraft, words, cosplay, and the path of a Priestess, step through the veil and explore my world, from the Temple of the Unseen Flame to the latest spellbinding reads. Start here: ⁠⁠https://www.witchycornerproductions.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/witchycornerproductions⁠

In this powerful episode of Level Up + Live, Sean sits down with Jason Greenhaw, owner of Legacy Fitness in Kingwood, Texas, to uncover the real story behind building a successful business while navigating burnout, divorce, pressure, leadership, and personal growth. Jason shares how mindset became the foundation for not only transforming bodies but transforming lives. From nearly walking away during one of the hardest seasons of his life to rebuilding with purpose, peace, and fulfillment, this conversation goes far beyond fitness. They dive into: Why most entrepreneurs neglect themselves The dangerous trap of chasing validation Why discipline matters more than motivation The power of perspective and protecting your peace How negative self-talk silently destroys leaders What true fulfillment actually looks like Jason also opens up about the inspiration behind his book Monday Mindsets and the mindset shifts that helped him lead through adversity and impact people for more than two decades. If you're an entrepreneur, leader, parent, or someone trying to level up without losing yourself in the process, this episode will challenge the way you think about success, legacy, health, and fulfillment. If you're looking for a group of growth-minded business owners and leaders who challenge and support each other, come check us out. Be our guest: https://www.levelupandlive.com/lul-mastermind-group Stay in the loop; stay in the lead! Get exclusive insights on business, fitness, leadership, and community straight to your inbox! Subscribe to the Level Up + Live newsletter now Level Up + Live  Tools to Level Up! Free Resources — Level Up + Live

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What if the most important thing to protect during a divorce isn’t your assets - but your judgement, your children and your peace of mind? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the hidden emotional toll of separation and why many marriages don’t collapse from one dramatic event, but from years of exhaustion, resentment, emotional disconnection and unspoken hurt. Michelle speaks with Ronald Yeo, Advocate & Solicitor at Yeo Marini Law Corporation, about how to about navigate a divorce without losing your humanity, your health or your future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff explores why saying no is essential for protecting your peace, energy, and priorities. High performers understand that focus requires boundaries, and every yes comes at a cost. Cindra shares practical strategies to help you confidently say no, avoid overcommitting, and create more space for what matters most. In this episode, you'll learn: Why saying yes too often leads to overwhelm How boundaries help you stay focused and energized Questions to ask before committing Practical ways to say no with confidence Why "Every no protects a bigger yes" Power Phrase: "I say no with confidence so I can say yes to what matters most."   Quote: "You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage to pleasantly, smilingly, non-apologetically say no to other things." – Stephen Covey   To learn about the Mentally Strong Certification, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/certification/ To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos

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SAVER BEWARE! Does it feel like there is a new scam every week from thieves trying to trick you out of your hard earned money... and worse, these are not the scams of the last 20 years, they are much more advanced and evolving all the time. The GOOD Lounge explores ways to better protect ourselves from financial scams and cyber attacks. Ken Nero, CEO of IKON Business Group and technology evangelist and Brandi Gamble, CEO of MoneySMART and member of The Exit Strategy Team, join Janet Pope to share tips and tools that can help us on our financial wellbeing journey. Outline: 0:00 Intro 1:57 Ken Nero Bio 2:40 Brandi Gamble Bio 6:27 Scammers are going to scam! 20:09 How to further protect your bag 25:41 Tips for better protection as an individual 28:58 Tips for be financial wellbeing 32:15 Additional Resources

Create space for your soul to recover.Because when your mind is clear…your decisions improve. Your relationships improve. Your health improves. Your leadership improves.

Rickey Smiley is a nationally beloved stand-up comedian, award-winning syndicated radio host, television personality, bestselling author, and one of the most authentic voices in entertainment today. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Rickey first captured America's attention through his legendary prank phone calls and breakout performances on BET's Comic View before building a media empire that includes The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, heard in over 70 cities nationwide. A two-time Marconi Award winner, Rickey has starred in multiple television series and specials, including his critically acclaimed Hulu comedy special Foolish. Beyond the laughs, Rickey is a devoted father, grandfather, mentor, and man of deep faith who uses his platform to uplift communities and inspire others. His bestselling memoir, Sideshow: Living with Loss and Moving Forward with Faith, chronicles his journey through unimaginable grief—including the loss of his eldest son Brandon—and stands as a powerful testament to resilience, service, and the healing power of purpose. Takeaways:Give Your Kids What You Had, Not What You Didn't: Rickey Smiley is unapologetic about raising his children and grandchildren with the same discipline, structure, and old-fashioned home training his grandparents gave him. No negotiations, no iPads as pacifiers, no coddling. In a world where everything right is being called wrong and everything wrong is being called right, Rickey stands firm—because the foundation that built him still works. If you liked who you became, give your kids the blueprint that made you, not the things you missed out on.Men, Put Your Ego Down and Get Help: Rickey Smiley performed comedy shows while crying backstage. He went back on the radio three days after burying his son because eight million listeners needed him. But behind closed doors, he sat on the steps of his kitchen and cried for days. This conversation is a direct message to men—you cannot be too big, too proud, or too successful to grieve, to seek therapy, and to talk about what you are carrying. Rickey's honesty about his own mental health journey, and Mick's personal testimony about how the book Sideshow pushed him into therapy, is the kind of real talk that saves lives.Help People, Protect Your Peace, and Pay It Forward: Rickey's “because” is simple—he wakes up every day to serve, to bless, and to make somebody's life better. But he also delivers a truth that every giver needs to hear: not everybody you help is going to appreciate it. Out of twenty people you pour into, maybe six or seven will say thank you. Be prepared for the disappointment, protect your peace fiercely, and keep pouring anyway—because that is the assignment. Our grandparents and teachers made personal sacrifices so we could have what we have, and the only proper response is to pay it forward. Sound Bytes:“I told God a long time ago, hey, if you get me out of this rut right here, I promise you, I'll serve you to the day I die and try to make somebody life better because of the things that you bless me with.” “You literally on stage, doing joke, doing comedy, performing while you crying on the inside.” “I think that what my grandparents and my parents did for me, it worked for me. It was critical to my development. And if it worked for me, it should work for my kids, because it still works.” Connect & Discover Rickey:Instagram: @rickeysmileyofficialFacebook: @RickeySmileyOfficialYouTube: @RickeySmileyOfficialTikTok: @rickeysmileydigitalWebsite: RickeySmiley.comShow: The Rickey Smiley Morning ShowBook: Sideshow: Living with Loss and Moving Forward with Faith

Send us Fan MailNot every workplace is fair. Not every system is just. And sometimes, you can do everything right and still be treated wrong.In today's episode of Hustle in Faith, we're discussing how to navigate workplace injustice while protecting your peace, wisdom, and integrity. This conversation is centered on recognizing toxic workplace patterns, responding strategically instead of emotionally, and learning how to advocate for yourself without losing your character.We'll talk about:• Recognizing workplace injustice and emotional gaslighting• Responding wisely instead of reacting impulsively• Emotional discipline and professional strategy• Protecting yourself through discernment and documentation• Faith, boundaries, and workplace wisdom• Knowing when it may be time to leave unhealthy environmentsIf you're a Christian woman navigating difficult workplace dynamics, career stress, burnout, toxic leadership, unfair treatment, or uncertainty about your next season, this episode will encourage you to stay grounded in faith while moving wisely.Remember:You can be kind and still strategic.You can be faithful and still prepared.And you do not have to lose your peace trying to survive toxic environments.Scripture Reference:Romans 12:19Subscribe to Hustle in Faith for faith-based conversations on career growth, purpose, entrepreneurship, self-improvement, podcasting, content creation, and building a meaningful life rooted in God.If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend and leave a review. It helps more women discover their calling and walk boldly in it.JOIN THE MOVEMENT:Faith to Launch – A community for Christian women ready to build with purpose (coming soon) https://faithtolaunch.lovable.app/FAITH-DRIVEN WOMEN WHO LAUNCH SERIES: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfkkBA4-h1A6681JOJBa0KVRteD9urz7I&si=xTIv62BRH4ril_8BUY THE BOOK: HOW TO LIVE AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE, WITH OR WITHOUT MR. RIGHT BOOK AND WORKBOOKWebsite: https://withorwithoutmrright.com/books/Book: https://amzn.to/3ZjtBJJWorkbook: https://amzn.to/4guXFYAAudiobook: https://withorwithoutmrright.com/books/Leave a review about the book: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?asin=B0DMVP65PRLISTEN TO CHAPTER ONE FOR FREEhttps://app.helloaudio.fm/feed/3228c79f-0dea-4f6b-a428-d7fcfd1f72f5/signupActivate Your Calling: Create, Build, & Promote Your Gift Workshop Replay Video: https://hustleinfaith.gumroad.com/l/activatePlease join me in my YouTube only series, 30 Days to Becoming a Stronger, More Confident You in Christ: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfkkBA4-h1A56MxObeO__s873pdUnnWQ5

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Mother's Day can feel complicated when you're walking through infertility or loss.You want to show up. You want to celebrate others. But there's also a part of your heart that feels heavy, tender… maybe even exhausted.In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about what this day can bring up—and how to walk through it with grace, honesty, and support.We talk about: what it looks like to protect your peace without guilt  how to set boundaries (with people, social media, and expectations)  simple ways to prepare for the day so it doesn't catch you off guard  how to respond to questions you may not feel ready to answer  navigating church on Mother's Day and what to do when it feels hard Most of all, this is a reminder that you are not forgotten in this story.You are seen.You are loved.And you don't have to carry this day alone.If Mother's Day has felt heavy before, or you're unsure how to walk into it this year, this conversation is for you.Start your monthly gift$12 for Twelve Giving Campaign Support + communityTwice-a-month virtual support group Twelve 12 MinistriesWebsiteShopInstagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministriesEmail: info@twelve12ministries.org

Are you always expected to be “the bigger person” even when you did not create the chaos? In this episode of the MX3 Podcast, we talk about protecting your peace, setting boundaries, accountability, forgiveness, and why maturity does not mean accepting disrespect.We break down a powerful message about knowing who you are, knowing who you are not, and learning when it is okay to walk away from situations that keep damaging your peace. This conversation is about personal growth, emotional strength, and taking responsibility for what you allow back into your life.Our mission at MX3 Podcast is discussing money, motivation, and relevant events in a way that helps people think deeper, live better, and make stronger decisions.

Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. This one is for you, mama. In this calming morning meditation for mothers, we gently protect your peace, release stress, and create space for calm, patience, and emotional balance. Let this be your reminder that your energy matters, and you are allowed to move through your day with more ease and steadiness. Love,

Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. This one is for you, mama. In this calming morning meditation for mothers, we gently protect your peace, release stress, and create space for calm, patience, and emotional balance. Let this be your reminder that your energy matters, and you are allowed to move through your day with more ease and steadiness. Love,

Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. This one is for you, mama. In this calming morning meditation for mothers, we gently protect your peace, release stress, and create space for calm, patience, and emotional balance. Let this be your reminder that your energy matters, and you are allowed to move through your day with more ease and steadiness. Love,

This week, we bridge the millennial-zoomer generational divide by having a conversation with Leila Staton. Leila is running for Iowa House in the 54th district. You can find out more at her website: https://www.leilaforiowa.com Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157164001 https://rockhardcauc.us

Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. This one is for you, mama. In this calming morning meditation for mothers, we gently protect your peace, release stress, and create space for calm, patience, and emotional balance. Let this be your reminder that your energy matters, and you are allowed to move through your day with more ease and steadiness. Love,

Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. This one is for you, mama. In this calming morning meditation for mothers, we gently protect your peace, release stress, and create space for calm, patience, and emotional balance. Let this be your reminder that your energy matters, and you are allowed to move through your day with more ease and steadiness. Love,

How many times have you thought about cutting people off just to protect your peace? In this episode, I'm going to show you why it's not about losing people, but about building stronger boundaries, protecting your energy, and mastering your internal world so you stop repeating the same patterns. If you're ready to stop over-explaining, stop absorbing others' emotions, and finally create real peace without burning bridges, this one's for you. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

Would you like to live in peace? For to live in peace, especially in our current day, it's simple. We must protect our peace. When it comes to living in peace, we really have two options. We can either keep chasing peace, keep replacing the sheep, or we can build a cage for the lion. Listen and find out what we're talking about, you'll be Happy you did!If you would like to help us spread the Happy PayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHays Cash App: $HappyLifeStudios Zelle: StevoHays@gmail.com Venmo: @StevoHays Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudio Check: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038  Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol  YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudios Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios  Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios  Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "bumper 1", "Some Kinda Way" and "Still A Kid". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios. The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights, but we do think they are amazing songs.

In this week's episode of the One Second of Strength Podcast, host Tanner Clark helps you Protect Your Peace by protecting you from Energy Vampires.There are 5 things that are draining your energy. This episode will teach you what those 5 things are and exactly what you need to do to recharge after being drained.SHARE this episode with one other personFOLLOW the show so you never miss another episodeRATE: Leave the show a 5 star rating.

In this episode of Classy and Sassy, we are talking about the shift that happens when you no longer feel the need to react, explain, or prove anything.From understanding the difference between emotional maturity and emotional availability to realizing that closure is something you give yourself, this conversation dives into what growth actually looks like in real life.We also get into boundaries and what it means when you are consistently not a priority in someone's life, along with how to recognize patterns and move differently.Plus, I'm sharing what I'm currently reading for both the nonfiction and fiction book clubs, along with a new app I discovered that helps organize your entire book collection.If you've been feeling that quiet shift within yourself, this episode will help you put it into words.Grab your coffee, tea, or wine and let's talk.Send us Fan Mail

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When you trust God, it protects your heart and keeps you grounded no matter what you face. In this episode, Joel Osteen shares how God has given you the power to remain in peace even in challenging circumstances. Visit our website to discover new resources that will help you grow closer to Jesus every day. Connect with us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Donate here to support outreaches that are sharing the truth about Jesus to Canada! Follow Joel Osteen: Facebook | Instagram | Podcast | YouTube

In this episode of Classy and Sassy, we are talking about the shift that happens when you no longer feel the need to react, explain, or prove anything.From understanding the difference between emotional maturity and emotional availability to realizing that closure is something you give yourself, this conversation dives into what growth actually looks like in real life.We are also unpacking what it means to protect your energy, move differently, and choose peace over constant explanation.If you have been feeling that quiet shift within yourself, this episode will help you put it into words.Grab your coffee, tea, or wine and let's talk.Send us Fan Mail

Are you feeling stuck in your current role but not quite ready to hand in your resignation? Do you find yourself drained by the daily grind, wondering if there's a way to find more fulfillment without starting from scratch? Are you curious about how small, strategic shifts in your perspective and habits can lead to a massive transformation in your work-life balance?In this episode, I share three practical, high-impact strategies for mid-career women who want to improve their work experience right where they are. We dive into why the answer isn't always to leave your company, but rather to redesign your current reality to better align with your strengths and values.I explore the power of "energy audits" and "job crafting," explaining how these tools can help you reclaim your time and joy. Whether you are navigating a transition or simply looking for more peace in your professional life, this episode provides the roadmap to becoming the architect of your own career satisfaction.What You'll Learn:The Energy Audit: How to conduct a weekly energy log to pinpoint exactly what is fuelling you and what is draining you.Job Crafting for Alignment: Practical ways to reshape your current responsibilities to better fit your unique strengths and professional goals.The Identity Shift: How to address the "identity gap" and begin redefining your self-perception beyond just your job title.Strategic Redesign: Why releasing the grip on your current professional identity can open up a world of new possibilities you hadn't considered."Releasing the grip of your job title can open new possibilities."Invest in Yourself and Your Career:Community - Join our brand new Network for mid-career women redesigning what's next in their careers Coaching - Join the Career Navigator Coaching Programme: My high-touch, 1-to-1 experience to help you build a career aligned with your life. Book a Career Clarity Call to discussSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn:  Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

For content creators and entrepreneurs alike, staying consistent while avoiding burnout is one of the biggest challenges to long-term growth. Most creators wait for motivation to strike before taking action, and that waiting is exactly what holds them back. In this episode of the YAPCreator Series Replay, Hala and top guests like Jenna Kutcher, James Clear, and Benjamin Hardy reveal how to build unbreakable content creation habits, beat burnout, and grow your audience sustainably. In this episode, Hala will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (01:03) The Power of Starting Before You're Ready (03:43) How Effort Builds Real Motivation (13:32) Winning the Long Game Through Habits (18:58) True Resilience vs. Toxic Resilience (22:10) Batching Social Media Content Efficiently (25:26) Saying “No” to Protect Your Peace and Energy (32:22) Gap Thinking vs. Gain Thinking (42:51) Connecting with Your Future Self (48:40) How to Actively Cultivate Luck Hala Taha is the host of Young and Profiting, a top 10 business and entrepreneurship podcast on Apple and Spotify. She's the founder and CEO of YAP Media, an award-winning social media and podcast production agency, as well as the YAP Media Network, where she helps renowned podcasters like Russell Brunson, Jenna Kutcher, and Neil Patel grow and monetize their shows. Through her work, Hala has become one of the most influential creator entrepreneurs in podcasting. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Spectrum Business - Keep your business connected seamlessly with fast, reliable Internet, Phone, TV, and Mobile services. Visit https://spectrum.com/Business to learn more. Northwest Registered Agent - Build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes at northwestregisteredagent.com/paidyap Framer - Publish beautiful and production-ready websites. Go to Framer.com/profiting and get 30% off their Framer Pro annual plan. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Experian - Manage and cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reduce your bills. Get started now with the Experian App and let your Big Financial Friend do the work for you. See experian.com for details. Bitdefender - Start protecting your business today with Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security. Get 30% off your plan at bitdefender.com/profiting  Intuit - Start paying bills the smart way, not the hard way. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay   Resources Mentioned: YAP E242 with Jenna Kutcher: youngandprofiting.co/40oy6TK   YAP E148 with Jeff Haden: youngandprofiting.co/4fMo2sm    YAP E265 with James Clear: youngandprofiting.co/4j4khkC  YAP E301 with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar: youngandprofiting.co/3PopqGy  YAP E130 with Jasmine Star: youngandprofiting.co/4h50Qq5  YAP E206 with Benjamin Hardy: youngandprofiting.co/4j5nbpm  YAP E311 with Case Kenny: youngandprofiting.co/4a6KXNz  YAPCreator Replay E1: youngandprofiting.co/4sMFe7E  YAPCreator Replay E2: youngandprofiting.co/YCR-E2  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, SEO, E-commerce, LinkedIn, Instagram, Digital Marketing, Storytelling, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Communication, Video Marketing, Social Proof, Marketing Trends, Influencers, Influencer Marketing, Marketing Tips, Digital Trends, Content Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing Podcast

If you've been feeling drained after certain conversations…or like your mood shifts the moment you're around certain people… this episode is for you.In this episode, I'm breaking down why you keep absorbing other people's energy without realizing it—and how to finally stop.This isn't about becoming cold or shutting people out.It's about learning how to stay in your own energy, protect your peace, and stop carrying what was never yours.You'll learn:How to stop absorbing other people's emotionsPractical ways to protect your energy in everyday situationsHow to stay grounded, calm, and in control of your stateIf you're ready to feel lighter, clearer, and more in control of your energy… press play.

Hey, Survivor! Illness is real—but it can also be used for manipulation in narcissistic and toxic relationships.  Patterns matter. In this episode, we'll explore how some individuals use illness to gain sympathy, avoid accountability, and control others—and how you can recognize red flags and protect your boundaries and peace. If you've ever felt confused or guilty for questioning someone's illness - inwardly or outright, this episode will help you trust yourself again.  

Feeling overwhelmed by everything happening in the world lately?In this honest, grounding, and deeply supportive episode of the High Vibin' It Podcast, Kelsey Aida and Lynnsey Robinson talk about how to protect your peace during intense and uncertain times. With constant news cycles, social media overload, and collective stress affecting everyone differently, they explore how to stay informed without becoming emotionally overwhelmed.Together, they unpack the importance of creating your own inner peace instead of waiting for the world to calm down. From setting energetic boundaries to curating what you consume online, this conversation offers practical ways to stay centered, clear, and connected to your purpose even when the world feels chaotic.If you've been feeling overstimulated, anxious, or emotionally drained by everything happening around you, this episode is a reminder that you are not powerless — and that protecting your peace is one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself and the collective.✨ What You'll Discover:Why protecting your peace is essential during chaotic times How constant information overload impacts your nervous system Why you are not meant to carry the suffering of the entire world How to care about the world without becoming emotionally overwhelmed The importance of energetic boundaries and discernment Why curating what you consume online can protect your mental health How taking intentional breaks from media can restore your clarity Why small local actions can create meaningful impact✨ Want more? In the extended Patreon episode, we pull an oracle card for guidance on bringing more peace into daily life, share spiritual insights, talk about energetic upgrades happening right now, and connect with our community. Come hang out with us.Join us on Patreon for early access, longer episodes, oracle card readings, and behind-the-scenes content—all for just a few bucks a month. The first 50 members get a FREE Manifestation Toolkit when we hit our goal!

In today's episode of the Daily Meditation Podcast, we utilize the ancient Prithvi Mudra (Earth Mudra) to stimulate the earth element within the body, providing a sense of physical and emotional "sturdiness." If you have been feeling overwhelmed by news, uncertainty, or the energy of others, this practice will help you reclaim your boundaries and return to a state of grounded safety. In this episode, you will: Learn how to perform the Prithvi Mudra to increase stability and reduce mental "drift." Engage in a guided visualization to create a personal "shield of presence." Discover why internal protection is the key to navigating global uncertainty without burnout. Practice a centering meditation to anchor your energy in the present moment. This is day 4 of a 7-day meditation series, "10-minutes of Calm: Meditations to Deal with the Uncertainty of Daily Life," episodes 3472-3478. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SERIES Welcome to 10-Minute Calm—a gentle daily meditation series created to help you feel steadier, clearer, and more at ease in just ten minutes. Each episode is simple, warm, and practical—designed for real life on busy days, anxious days, and emotionally full days. Through a supportive weekly arc—Release, Rest, Ground, Protect, Nurture, Balance, and Embody—you'll practice calming techniques you can return to anytime, including breathwork, affirmations, mudras, chakra focus, visualization, and a weekly review. You don't have to force relaxation or "fix" anything—this series is about building the skill of coming back to calm, one breath at a time. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - The Calm Creator Challenge For the next 7 days, choose one tiny "carry cue" from each episode (a phrase, one slow exhale, shoulder drop, hand-to-heart, etc.) and practice it three times a day—morning, mid-day, and evening. The goal isn't to stay calm all day; it's to build the habit of returning to calm in real life. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY Day 1: VISUALIZATION: Emotional Release Day 2: AFFIRMATION: "Calm is my natural state." Day 3: EXTENDED EXHALE BREATH: Inhale 4, exhale 6 (or 4/7 if comfortable) for 8–10 rounds. Day 4: PRITHVI MUDRA (Earth Mudra) Touch ring fingertip to thumb tip, other fingers relaxed. Theme: steadiness, grounded calm, "I am here." Day 5: CHAKRA FOCUS: First chakra to feel grounded Day 6: CALM FLOW MEDITATION: combining the week's techniques Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION: closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual! WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme. 2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.  

Today I'm sharing another phrase we might hear often – Protect your peace. I like that phrase and I also wonder sometimes if we take it too far. Does our peace need protecting? When and to what extent? How can we know when our next right thing is to protect our peace and when instead we might need to extend it or even step into discomfort on purpose? That's today's episode. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Episode 383: How to Know if a Process is Worth Trusting New Heights with Taylor Swift David Brooks in the New York Times Find Brooke Romney on Instagram FIND EMILY ELSEWHERE: Watch this episode on YouTube Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Download The Quiet Collection app Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Order a How to Walk into a Room Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Room by visiting this page and clicking the button "Discussion Guide" Download the transcript

Are you exhausted by your child's public meltdowns, your teenager's attitude, or your partner's sudden bad moods? What if I told you that their behavior has absolutely nothing to do with you?In this episode of the PAWsitive Choices Podcast, we're exploring the brain science and psychology behind why we get so triggered by other people's overflow. We are learning how to Q-TIP (Quit Taking It Personally) so we can stop reacting to the person and start responding to the underlying need.

Hey, Survivor! Detaching from unhealthy relationships can feel impossible—especially for survivors of narcissistic abuse who were conditioned to fix, manage, or absorb other people's behaviors, emotions, and thinking. In this episode, we explore detachment, inspired by the classic recovery book Codependent No More by Melody Beattie.  Detachment helps survivors stop reacting to relationships and situations, focus on their healing, and protect their peace while staying present.  Creating space and healthy living are key. If you've ever felt the stress of trying to control others or outcomes that aren't your responsibility, this episode is for you.

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Are you carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? In this 10-minute guided meditation for anxiety, host Martin leads you through a powerful spring reset designed to physically guide your body back to safety. If you are struggling with stress relief, fatigue, or a buzzing nervous system, this session offers you the "permission to let it all go".Through a combination of deep vagus nerve breathing, golden light visualization, and powerful daily affirmations, you will learn how to release "winter weight" and return to your natural state of peace. Perfect for listeners seeking mindfulness, mental health support, and practical anxiety relief in 2026.Time Chapters00:00 – Welcome to the Spring Reset: Finding stillness within.01:08 – Grounding: Letting the floor take your weight.01:21 – The Vagus Nerve Reset: Deep inhales and audible sighs.02:02 – Golden Light Visualization: Relaxing the jaw and shoulders.04:38 – The Mind's Eye: Visualizing your inner spring garden.05:36 – Affirmations for Inner Peace.08:01 – 3 Daily Tips to Protect Your Peace.09:18 – Gentle Awakening & Closing Thoughts.Guided AffirmationsRepeat these silently or out loud to shift your mindset:"I am safe enough to let my guard down.""I release the need to control things that are not mine to carry.""My worth is not defined by my productivity, but by my presence.""I am returning to my natural state of peace."3 Daily Tips to Protect Your PeaceImplement these "superpowers" throughout your day to manage stress:The 30-Second Shake: Stand up and literally shake your limbs to discharge stuck stress from your muscles.The "Let Them" Rule: If others are acting out, simply say "let them" to save your energy for your own inner garden.Nature's Microdose: Spend two minutes looking at something green or the sky to lower cortisol instantly.Support the Show Enjoyed this session? Please Subscribe and leave a Review on Apple Podcasts—it helps others find their calm. For deeper dives, join our Supporters Club via the link below.

This week, I’m sitting down with the incredible Becs Gentry. Many of you know her as a powerhouse Peloton instructor, but she is stepping into a massive new chapter as a HOKA Global Brand Ambassador. It’s a synergy that marks her return to the trails and ultra-running—the place where she first fell in love with the running community. In this episode, Becs gets real about the logistics of being a global athlete and a mother. We dive deep into her discipline and how she manages to schedule high-stress training alongside her non-negotiables. She shares a powerful perspective on priority, noting that while she is deeply disciplined, she has learned that training isn't always the highest priority—the health and happiness of herself and her family, especially her daughter Talulah, always come first. We also discuss the lessons she’s learning in this chapter, from the importance of protecting her mental health by setting boundaries with social media to the value of reassessing goals when the passion starts to fade. Becs reminds us all that life is too short not to enjoy what we do in our spare time, and sometimes, the best thing you can do for your growth is to step away and find a new route to the top of the mountain. IN THIS EPISODE This episode is a masterclass in navigating life's major pivots with grace and a "family-first" filter. Here are the highlights and most quotable moments from your conversation with Becs Gentry: "In This Episode" Highlights The HOKA Era: Becs discusses her new role as a HOKA Global Brand Ambassador and how the brand's focus on community and versatile performance aligns with her current chapter. The Reality of Discipline: A deep dive into how Becs manages a grueling training schedule, highlighting that discipline isn't about being "perfect" every day, but about making things happen within the reality of your current life. Family as the North Star: Becs opens up about how her daughter, Tallulah, has completely reframed her "why," and why she chooses to set strict boundaries with technology to remain present. The Power of "No": She shares the vulnerable story of why she walked away from a marathon goal in June 2025 because she realized she was "climbing a slippery wall" with no passion for the project. New Representation: The transition to being represented by Always Alpha and how having a team helps her value her own worth in a "dog-eat-dog" business world. Intentional Living: From using a "Brick" to block social media apps to recording memories on a vintage camcorder, Becs shares her strategies for reclaiming her time from the "pocket computer". QUOTABLE MOMENTS "HOKA is a brand that blends performance with a very welcoming community to every type of runner... It is not just about having the fastest, flashiest, most expensive shoe on the market. It is about so much more than that." "Burnout doesn't come from overtraining or overdoing something. It comes from trying to achieve something that you have no passion for. It's like trying to climb up a slippery wall. You may get there, but you're going to be so exhausted and cut up and bruised and defeated by the time you get to the top." "Humans get a sense of having done it—this sense of achievement—when we tell somebody what we're working toward. The more and more people you tell and they give you that same response, it waters down and lessens your want to feel that thing when you've actually done it." "Everything I do as a woman in sport and business is striving to help my daughter not have to go through what our generations and all the generations before us have had to go through, which has been struggling to get ourselves heard and recognized for the goodness that we have and do." SOCIAL@becsgentry@emilyabbate@iheartwomenssports JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Hurdle IG Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Hurdle Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ASK ME A QUESTION: Email hello@hurdle.us to with your questions! Emily answers them every Friday on the show. Listen to Hurdle with Emily Abbate on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day 4 of Loving-Kindness Meditation: A Daily Heart-Opening Series follows the arc of Protect—because a truly open heart also needs a steady boundary. In this episode, you'll practice Lotus Mudra (a heart-opening hand gesture) as an embodied anchor for calm, safe openness—helping you release emotional guarding without becoming overexposed. As you hold the mudra at your heart, you'll cultivate loving-kindness with clarity and inner steadiness, so you can feel more centered, less reactive, and more secure in your own presence. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SERIES Welcome to Loving-Kindness Meditation: A Daily Heart-Opening Series—a 7-day journey into the ancient practice of cultivating a steady, compassionate heart. This isn't "be positive" meditation, and it isn't personality-based inspiration. It's a classical inner training—rooted in timeless yogic reflections on maitrī (friendliness), compassion, joy, and equanimity—so your mind becomes clearer, your nervous system steadier, and your relationships more spacious. Across this week, you'll build a simple, repeatable heart practice using one focused technique each day: a loving-kindness visualization, a single phrase of kindness, calming breathwork, a heart-opening mudra, a heart-center (4th chakra) nurture practice, a layered "heart stack" you can use anytime, and a gentle weekly review to embody what you've learned. Come as you are—guarded, tender, hopeful, tired, or open. Loving-kindness doesn't require a perfect mood. It only asks for a sincere return. In just a few minutes each day, you'll practice opening the heart with steadiness—so compassion becomes less of an idea and more of a lived inner home. This is day 4 of a 7-day meditation series, "Loving-Kindness Meditation: A Daily Heart-Opening Series"  episodes 3465-3471. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - "META-MICRO MISSION" Each day, send one tiny ripple of kindness: silently offer a loving-kindness phrase to yourself, a neutral person, and a difficult moment (not necessarily a difficult person). Keep it light—3 breaths each— and track your streak with a simple checkmark. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Day 1:  Compassion Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "My heart is open and safe." Day 3:  Heart Coherent Breath: Inhale for 5, Exhale for 5, Repeat for 10 rounds. (Option: inhale "soften, exhale "kindness.") Day 4:  Lotus mudra for opening your heart Day 5:  Fourth chakra for love and gratitude Day 6:  Loving-Kindness Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

In Day 4 of Anxiety Alchemy Week, the arc is Protect—releasing anxiety by creating a calm inner boundary and returning to your center. In this episode, you'll learn and practice Prithvi Mudra (Earth Mudra), a simple hand position used as a somatic anchor for steadiness and emotional protection. You'll explore how anxiety can intensify when you're overstimulated, overcommitted, or emotionally overexposed—and how a protective inner container helps your nervous system settle. If you've been feeling flooded, reactive, or like you're absorbing everyone and everything, this meditation will help you protect your peace and feel grounded in yourself again. Featured technique: Prithvi Mudra (ring finger + thumb) Best time to practice: before conversations, before phone time, during overwhelm, at day's end Intention: protect your peace, reduce overstimulation, and release anxious urgency This is day 4 of a 7-day meditation series, "Anxiety Alchemy Week,"  episodes 3451-3457. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY: Welcome to The Anxiety Alchemy Week—a 7-day meditation series designed to help you release anxiety and transform that restless, buzzing energy into calm clarity and steady confidence. Each day, you'll be guided through a simple, body-based practice—breathwork, visualization, and gentle mindfulness—so you can soothe your nervous system, quiet spiraling thoughts, and feel more grounded in real life (not just during meditation). Think of this week as a soft return to yourself: less bracing, less overthinking, and more ease in your body, your choices, and your day. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - "Anxiety Reset Que Challenge" Choose one daily "reset cue"—each time you touch a door handle, open your phone, or sit down, take one long exhale (or one round of your day's breath). Track it with 7 checkmarks (one per day) and notice the moment your body starts to relax faster—proof your nervous system is learning. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Day 1:  Anxiety Reset Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "I trust myself to meet this moment." Day 3:  Anchor Breathing: inhale 4, exhale 6–8, repeat 8 rounds. (If 6–8 feels too long, do 4 in / 5 out.) Day 4:  Prithi Mudra for clarity Day 5:  Third Chakra for compassion Day 6:  Anxiety Reset Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Travel nightmares, cocktail jazz, & laughing gas…oh my!  This week, JVN is joined by comedian and certified delight, Heather McMahan (host, Absolutely Not) They're talking: baths vs. showers, jazz scatting, preferred quesadilla orders, comedy in 2025, mid-flight medical emergencies, eyelashes, meeting people where they're at, finding rituals that ground you, healthcare in the UK, The Golden Bachelor, and much much more!  Heather McMahan is an actress, comedian, and podcaster whose sharp humor and self-deprecating storytelling have made her one of the most beloved voices in comedy today. Her Netflix special Son I Never Had! debuted in 2023 to widespread acclaim, holding a Top 10 position for a full week. Known for her candor, relatability, and ability to find humor in chaos, Heather has toured internationally, selling out iconic venues including Radio City Music Hall during her Comeback Tour. She's been called “an auditory David Sedaris for the millennial set” by The Hollywood Reporter and continues to connect with fans across stand-up, television, and her hit podcast: Absolutely Not Catch her in The Bamboozled Tour continuing this spring.  Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube.  Follow Heather McMahan on Instagram @heatherkmcmahan Follow Getting Better on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn  Follow Jonathan on Instagram @jvn Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn  Senior Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support: Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices