Podcasts about quiet joy

A Joyful Opportunity On a certain level, we human beings are quite an accomplished species. And this is because there is a key part to our consciousness that is always trying to improve, always trying to make things better. We call this our striving mind and without it, we'd still be living up in trees, let alone in caves. But like every other part of our awareness this can be a real double-edged sword, causing us every bit as much suffering as it does happiness. But when it comes to striving, it so happens that we have another part of our awareness that is on a completely different wavelength and we're going to examine this unique level of awareness in our episode today. The Transformative Value of Making Effort To begin, I once read of a conversation between Ted Turner and Captain Jacques Cousteau. They were traveling together on the Calypso, and everywhere they went, they saw the same thing — garbage and pollution everywhere, forests stripped bare, and the ocean losing its color along with its sea life. Turner turned to Cousteau and said, "Captain, I'm getting discouraged." And Cousteau, as I remember it, responded with something like: "Don't do that. Even if we knew without a doubt that we were going to fail, and that our efforts would be to no avail, we would still carry on — and we would do it with joy in our hearts, grateful for the blessing of having been given the gift of serving the highest good." I have no idea how long ago I read that or where, but as you can tell, I placed it on a high shelf in my mind's personal hall of fame. The simple truth of that idea has never left me, because it brings up the essence of what is known in Universal Wisdom as selfless service — the act of doing something purely for the sake of serving the higher good. And that kind of action can be transformative on many levels. When we serve something larger than ourselves, the very act of making our best effort — regardless of whether or not it will succeed — becomes the place where meaning and grace merge. There's a particular kind of beauty in that moment when a person realizes that the offering of trying itself is sacred. What Cousteau offered Turner, and what is being offered to us still, is not merely an argument for optimism but a reminder of the sacredness and purity of serving the highest. Even when the world may seem irredeemably broken, the act of caring — of showing up, of doing one's part with the highest intention, even with love, if possible — has the power to change the very fabric of our own being. It can turn despair into service, and on some deep level, the river of service eventually flows into the river of joy. The Meaning of Effort This kind of effort is very different from the frantic strivings of self-serving ambition. It's more like a deliberate and wholehearted engagement with life itself. Although we live in a culture that tends to measure worth by results: grades, profits, likes, followers, medals and the like, there is a deeper truth beneath those surface metrics. On a neurological level, the right kind of effort can lead to a profound biochemical affirmation of purpose. Every time we take action toward something meaningful, the brain's reward system releases small waves of dopamine, which noticeably increases when we are engaged in an activity for the higher good. This is what neuroscientists call the reward prediction system. It's the brain's way of saying: keep going — this really matters.   The Inner Alchemy The transformative value of effort lies in this invisible alchemy: we are changed not by the reward, but by the rhythm of trying. Each time we resist the pull of doubt, resignation, or failure, we strengthen the neural pathways that connect intention to perseverance. It is the inner moral equivalent of muscle growth. Within the framework of neuroplasticity, the fibers of attention, will, and patience are slowly woven together through repetition and sincere effort. The ancients knew this long before neuroscience gave it language. The Bhagavad Gita reminds us, "You have the right to your actions, but not to the fruits of your actions." Krishna's counsel to Arjuna was not a cold command of detachment—it was a revelation of liberation: that freedom is born when effort itself becomes an offering, a form of devotion. When we engage fully, without clinging to the outcome, we step into a sacred rhythm of creation. In that rhythm, the mind begins to quiet, the heart steadies, and the soul recognizes itself in the very act of striving with surrendered effort. The Sacred Practice of Trying Sometimes we come to believe that trying and failing is our lot in life—that, like Sisyphus, we are doomed to endless futility. Yet the capacity to keep trying, especially when the outcome is uncertain, is one of the most noble signs of an awakened life. The Stoics taught that to love the effort itself—even when the result remains unseen—is to live in harmony with the deeper order of things. To persist with grace is not naïve optimism; it is a conscious alignment with what is true and life-giving. When we learn to love our higher efforts, our joy is no longer hostage to the world's approval. Instead, we begin to feel a quiet, inner strength in the act of being faithful to our own higher purpose.   The Neuroscience of Purpose Modern neuroscience offers an intriguing mirror to these timeless truths. Studies from Stanford, Harvard, and the Max Planck Institute reveal that when people engage in purposeful effort—especially acts rooted in compassion, creativity, or mastery—the brain's prefrontal cortex begins to synchronize with deeper limbic structures such as the amygdala and hippocampus. This state of alignment produces what researchers call harmonic resonance—a condition in which emotion and reason cease to be adversaries and become partners in coherence. This, at its essence, is what the NeuroHarmonic Method is all about: aligning the hemispheres, unifying the self, and transforming the inner world into a harmmonic field of peace. The effect is truly transformative on every level of life. A Story of Renewal Over the past several years, I've been a consultant to a halfway house for men in recovery from substance abuse and alcoholism and have been privileged to witness this profound change with many of them. The recovery process can often feel exhausting because so often, it involves the process of beginning again—to stand once more at the foot of the mountain after another slipup or setback. But once the neurology is in place, beginning again stops feeling like failure. It becomes an empowering expression of perseverance, expressing the resilience of inner faith in motion. With that change, each new beginning continues to rewire the brain and the days become less defined by the past and more attuned to the present. In short, the brain learns hope by practicing it. The NeuroHarmonic View From the NeuroHarmonic perspective, the right kind of effort is the music of transformation. The circuitry of the self begins to shift from fragmentation to harmony. The fear of failure grows more quiet and the higher mind, which delights in growth, begins to lead. The surrendered act of trying becomes a note in the great symphony of becoming—proof that the universe responds not to perfection, but to sincerity. The Gift of Serving the Highest The words attributed to Cousteau remind us that joy can coexist with uncertainty. We don't serve because we know we will succeed or because we anticipate the rewards of success. This is larger than just the striving mind. We act because we feel called to serve. To act on behalf of life, love, and truth—even in a broken world—is to affirm the sacred pulse of existence itself. The paradox is that in surrendering, we become most effective. Our energy stops fragmenting into worry and begins to flow as calm, clear intention. In this way, the wave finds peace by realizing it belongs to the ocean. And in that recognition, effort transforms into offering, and service becomes joy. Closing Reflection So, when you feel weary of trying—when the world's noise or your own doubts pull you toward hopelessness or despair—remember this: according to the universal wisdom of human growth, effort is never wasted. Every time you offer your best, no matter how small the act, something deep within you expands and grows. The act of trying is itself a prayer. It aligns you with the rhythm of creation, the current of compassion, and the unseen architecture of renewal. To make effort in this way—with joy in your heart—is to live as if the Divine were watching from within, and not only watching, but smiling. Because in the end, the one who makes effort in this surrendered way has already succeeded in the only way that truly matters. The NeuroHarmonic Perspective On the deepest level, neuroscience reveals that the process of making meaningful effort activates the same neural pathways associated with pleasure and purpose. The act of trying itself sends a signal to the brain that life still holds meaning. It's as though the brain whispers, "You are alive, and your choices matter." When we understand this, even small acts—cleaning a space, comforting a friend, or returning to a state of inner balance regardless of externals, become deep neurological affirmations. Each one reinforces a living pattern that says, "I am engaged with life. I am participating in something greater than guilt, doubt, or fear." The Higher Labor of Liberation This is why the great spiritual masters of every age have emphasized right action over right results. The Gita, the Tao, the Sermon on the Mount—each reveals the same paradox: that higher labor leads to liberation, and serenity is born through sincere effort. When we act with a purity of intent untethered from personal gain, something profound occurs within us. The brain begins to synchronize effort with meaning, generating a sense of coherence that modern psychologists now recognize as essential to well-being. It's not merely what we do, but the state of consciousness in which we do it that determines the depth of our fulfillment. The Gentle Nature of True Perseverance Now, when discouragement arises—as it inevitably will—it is not a failure of strength, but a momentary forgetting of this higher truth. And here's the wonder if it all: the human nervous system is built for adaptation. It can absolutely remember to walk on the high road again. That's why true perseverance can be so remarkably gentle, rather than forceful. It listens inwardly. It knows when to rest, when to breathe, and when to begin again. And in that transformation, we witness the remarkable miracle as the brain literally rewires itself for resilience, encoding the pattern of true inner evolution. And perhaps this is the quiet secret behind every genuine awakening: the recognition that persistence, when joined with grace, is not about merely enduring — it is transforming. The Company of Saints and Scientists To make effort without attachment in this way is to walk in the company of saints and scientists alike for both seek truth beyond outcome. Both are fueled by creativity as well as devotion. When a musician practices scales, a gardener tends the soil, or a recovering soul makes it through another day sober — each is performing an act of faith disguised as making effort. And the joy lies not only in successful resolution but more importantly, in active participation. In the willingness to be part of the unfolding harmony of life.   The Neurology of Wholehearted Effort As a kind of neural validation, imaging studies reveal that in moments of wholehearted effort, there is increased connectivity between the anterior cingulate cortex—the region responsible for emotional regulation—and the insula, which monitors bodily awareness. This means that surrendered effort literally harmonizes thought and feeling, creating what might be called a neurological symphony. In these states, time itself seems to soften. Effort and ease merge. The boundary between the doer and the doing begins to dissolve, and we experience what mystics have long described as unity: the seamless flow in which action, awareness, and presence become one. Neuroplasticity in Motion In essence, this is neuroplasticity in action. Each new beginning sends a small electrical signal through the prefrontal cortex, quietly strengthening the pathways of intuitive understanding. Even in moments of weakness, the brain begins remembering strength. Even when a certain part of the ordinary mind generates doubts, the neurons keep learning hope. That's how transformation really happens through faithful and surrendered repetition of meaningful effort. The Quiet Joy of Service And over time, we begin to understand that serving the highest does not require heroism. More often, it reveals itself in small, unseen acts of kindness, in quiet endurance, or in the patient willingness to keep learning. In those humble moments, the joy Cousteau spoke of—the joy of service—rises like a tide. It is the joy of knowing that life itself is the master artist, and we can be the masterpiece. For when we stop trying to control the painting and instead give ourselves wholly to each stroke, the brush moves through us with grace. Effort becomes art, and service becomes beauty in motion.   Love in Motion So if you'd like, consider this larger understanding — drawn from Universal Wisdom and now validated by modern brain science: real service is higher love in motion. Every breath that reaches for harmony, every attempt to mend what is broken, every act that restores humanity, is all part of a greater intelligence continuously unfolding through us. When we make our efforts with conscious awareness, we become conduits for grace. And even if the outer world never notices, the inner universe expands just the same — because nothing is ever lost wherever love is expressed through our thoughts, our words, and our deeds. Closing Well, this has been a lot to digest, so let's end the episode here. As always, keep your eyes, your mind, and your heart open — and let's get together in the next one.

Welcome to our new weekly shortened episodes - Sober Stories!After the overwhelming response to a recent writing competition during which we asked you to share your JOURNEYS to sobriety (the good, the bad and the ugly!), we felt compelled to take things a step further.We asked, you wrote, and now we're sharing the incredible, hilarious, and heartwarming stories you sent us. Get ready to be inspired by your fellow listeners, one story at a time!Happy Saturday, y'all.Sober Awkward Tools and LinksJoin Cuppa – our alcohol-free communityA kind, no-pressure space to connect with others navigating sobrietywww.cuppa.communityRead Vic's memoir – A Thousand Wasted SundaysA brutally honest and hilarious look at booze, motherhood, and self-discoveryhttps://amzn.asia/d/fanNMhaBook a one-on-one session with VicWriting mentorship, sobriety support, or just a good old chathttps://www.soberawkward.com/storeExplore the full podcast archiveCatch up on all the messy, funny, honest episodes of Sober Awkwardhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4qXlSc9lDGStYLeYIjrWPH?si=ece6e75ae4f041f9Follow us on InstagramBehind-the-scenes chaos, awkward moments, and sober inspo@soberawkwardThanks for listening. Your support means everything. Whether you've been here since day one or this is your first toe-dip into the awkward, we're so glad you found us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Epicurus is often misunderstood. This episode invites you into his garden of calm, where philosophy is not about indulgence but about finding deep inner peace. We explore the true heart of Epicurean thought: the difference between momentary pleasures and lasting contentment. At the centre is ataraxia, a kind of serenity that comes when fear fades and desire quiets. You'll hear about his Four-Part Cure for the soul, why he valued friendship above wealth, and how simplicity can free us rather than deprive us. This is not a path of renunciation. It is a way of living with less fear, more clarity, and a quiet sense of joy in being alive.

In This Episode, Wendi Shares:A personal birthday reflection filled with joy, tenderness, and encouragementA message to her younger self—and to every woman feeling stretched too thinWhy joy isn't always loud, and how to find it in quiet momentsHow to redirect your thoughts toward peace and abundanceThe spiritual heart of true self-reliance (and the trap of entitlement)How to gently model accountability for your childrenOne simple practice you can start this week to shift from fear to joyTakeaway Quote:“Take a few minutes each day to put your face to the sunshine and breathe. You are a joy. Period.”Mentioned in This Episode:The book Stop Believing Everything You ThinkWendi's favorite grounding practices for emotional and spiritual preparednessConnect with Wendi:Website: joyfullyprepared.comFree Facebook Group: Joyfully Prepared CommunityInstagram: @joyfullyprepper

A new MP3 sermon from First Christian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Be Joyful! Quiet Joy Subtitle: Daily 180 Speaker: Dr. T. J. Gentry Broadcaster: First Christian Church Event: Devotional Date: 2/19/2025 Length: 3 min.

Week three of our Advent Series Holding the Quiet. Rev. David Stippick preaches for our monthly Watch Party.

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What is the treasure that we all seek? What is it that we are looking for above all else? Contemporary spiritual teacher and author Rupert Spira believes that it's the feeling of sufficiency, of ease, of peace—or the realization of our innermost nature as being. In this podcast that is at once expansive and experiential, Tami Simon speaks with Rupert about his book You Are the Happiness You Seek and the insights he has gleaned through a lifetime of spiritual exploration and practice.  Tune in for a liberating conversation covering the practice of pausing or "going back to being"; letting go of resistance and turning toward our unhappiness; bringing a complete "yes" to your current experience; the inquiry, who is the one that's experiencing?; the pure "I Am"; the original ADD: Awareness Deficit Disorder; the problem with the word "enlightenment"; recognizing the gaps between our thoughts and feelings; why what happens to the body doesn't happen to our being; the absolute level and the relative level; the practical implications of deepening our recognition of being; love: the felt sense of our shared being; freedom from "the tyranny of ego"; and more. Note: This episode originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch live on video and with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more at join.soundstrue.com.

What is the treasure that we all seek? What is it that we are looking for above all else? Contemporary spiritual teacher and author Rupert Spira believes that it's the feeling of sufficiency, of ease, of peace—or the realization of our innermost nature as being. In this podcast that is at once expansive and experiential, Tami Simon speaks with Rupert about his book You Are the Happiness You Seek and the insights he has gleaned through a lifetime of spiritual exploration and practice.  Tune in for a liberating conversation covering the practice of pausing or "going back to being"; letting go of resistance and turning toward our unhappiness; bringing a complete "yes" to your current experience; the inquiry, who is the one that's experiencing?; the pure "I Am"; the original ADD: Awareness Deficit Disorder; the problem with the word "enlightenment"; recognizing the gaps between our thoughts and feelings; why what happens to the body doesn't happen to our being; the absolute level and the relative level; the practical implications of deepening our recognition of being; love: the felt sense of our shared being; freedom from "the tyranny of ego"; and more. Note: This episode originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch live on video and with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more at join.soundstrue.com.

Join Rosie as she delves into the subtle yet profound experience of contentment, highlighting the beauty in life's quiet moments on Radio Headspace. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! You can find more wonderful content from Rosie on her IG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, find delight in the quiet company of Christ. Enjoy a little wordless worship of him, as well as his quiet pleasure in you.

All about spending time by yourself, and just how nice it can be. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compilation of various joyful and meaningful moments, accompanied by gentle music. From serious to lighthearted, and it aims to evoke personal connections, bringing a sense of joy and tranquility to the listener. By using headphones and immersing yourself in the experience, you can take a break from the stresses of daily life and appreciate the beauty and joy in everyday moments. This short, soothing audio experience can serve as a form of self-care, fostering mindfulness and promoting an overall sense of well-being. This episode of Happiness Spells was written, arranged, recorded and produced by Amanda Meyncke in Southern Maine. The music in this episode is by Chris Zabriskie, used under a cc license. Find Happiness Spells on Instagram or visit our site to send me a message.

Welcome back to the PICKLE JAR. March 14th is Jill's 12-year anniversary of being diagnosed with ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In this episode, she introduces herself, briefly shares her journey with our new listeners, and shares her perspective on the 12 years of living with AI. Despite the fears, she would not change her journey. She tries as best as possible to see the gifts this illness has given her. Gifts she would not change. By opening her heart (with a few tears) she hopes it can inspire you to move forward with your illness. "GRATITUDE AND ATTITUDE ARE NOT CHALLENGES: THEY ARE CHOICES" "THERE IS A CALMNESS TO LIFE LIVED IN GRATITUDE, A QUIET JOY." Sing up for Jill's newsletter at www.chronicallyfitcanada.com FOLLOW JILL'S JOURNEY on Facebook - WARRIOR JILL. https://www.facebook.com/groups/warriorjill TEAM ADDISON CANADA. https://www.facebook.com/teamaddisoncanada/ Make this pickle happy, subscribe, review, and share THE PICKLE JAR PODCAST. Watch on YouTube and Subscribe so you do not miss any amazing episodes. https://www.youtube.com/chronicallyfitcanada THE PICKLE JAR Podcast is running on love and determination. If you would like to make a contribution to cover costs it would be greatly appreciated. https://gofund.me/155401bb If you would like to share your journey on THE PICKLE JAR please email me at thepicklejar@rogers.com Follow on Instagram @the_picklejar DISCLAIMER: The information from THE PICKLE JAR represents the experiences of the host Jill Battle and the individual experiences of each guest. No information is intended to provide or replace the medical advice of a medical professional. The host or guests are not liable for any negative consequences from any treatment, action, application or preparation, to any person following the information from the podcast.

A new MP3 sermon from Anchored In Truth Ministries is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Deep, Quiet Joy of Christmas Speaker: Jeff Noblit Broadcaster: Anchored In Truth Ministries Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/18/2022 Bible: Luke 2:2-20 Length: 19 min.

Ladies n' Genmin welcome to another exciting episode of "The Good Listening To Podcast" with me Chris Grimes!One of the special "Brand Strand" Episodes, whereby I wrap an Episode around a particular Company or individual to amplify their Company (or personal) Brand:Who are you? And what's the story that you tell?And to that end, please welcome to the "GLT Clearing" today, Aiste  Kalinauskaite:  Yoga teacher and founder of Footprint Yoga.Aiste's mission is to help people move, breathe, become more mindful, and rediscover the inner states of joy, freedom, love and abundance. She runs a monthly Yoga Membership, offers beginner's courses and short programs. She also works on one to one basis helping people to discover the power of breath and the power of now. You can find more about her at  footprintyoga.co.uk .(You can watch/listen to Aiste's Film recording on Vimeo - complete with subtitles - here: https://vimeo.com/499254083)"A GLT with me CG!":  The Podcast series that features "The Clearing", where all good questions come to be asked and all good stories come to be told!Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a Clearing! Also think about William Shakespeare - and about Jaques in "As You Like It" in particular:"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages..."Jaques: Act II Scene VIIAnd as my Guest in the Podcast:  Now is your 'moment in the sunshine' to share your story!Who are you? What's your story? And what 'life-lessons-learned-along-the-way' would you like to share with us? And just to get bit "existential on yo ass" too (!) what would you like your legacy to be?  How would you most like to be remembered?And all my guests have at least 2 things in common: They are all Creative individuals  - and all with an interesting story to be told!So thanks for listening to another Episode!If you'd like to find out more about me and my work, then please do check out my websites www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk - and there's also a dedicated "Good Listening To" Facebook Group c/o the link above.Plus if you'd be interested in the experience of being given "a damn good listening to" yourself, or you'd like to explore the idea of some Personal Impact Coaching from me CG - to help level-up your confidence, communication, and personal impact c/o my online Coaching proposition: The Second Curve "Zoom Room" - then, by all means, do get in touch via any of the usual social media channels (see above) or you can email me at chris@secondcurve.uk (The Second Curve "Zoom Room": Coaching for Business Professionals, Business Leaders and their Teams to help you "level up" your IMPACT to get you to the next level - or clarity on how to get to "where next?")

The heartwarming tale of Sun Qian, a women who rediscovered her deep love for the Chinese Government whilst being tortured in a Chinese jail; two new reports say China is committing genocide, we explain why that doesn't matter and why nothing will be done, and Reddit becomes a racist website.

This episode was written by Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers, and if you'd prefer to read it, head here. ***** This episode is sponsored by Jamie's book Introverted Mom: Your Guide to More Calm, Less Guilt, and Quiet Joy. ***** What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz/ 

We were in the same room for the third time ever for our first (and hopefully not the last!) creative retreat. And we decided to record an episode all about how we made it happen, what our plan was, and what we accomplished while in a valley near LaCrosse, WI with no WiFi for 48 hours. Resources We Mentioned We first heard about creative retreats from Jennie Moraitis back in episode 12 of the first season of Chasing Creative. Ashley was making a sweater as part of the 100 Day Project which ends in early July. Books We Swapped What Ashley gave Abbie: An American Childhood by Annie Dillard Beneath Wandering Stars by Ashlee Cowles Like a Mother: A Feminist Journey through the Science and Culture of Pregnancy by Angela Garbes Introverted Mom: Your Guide to More Calm, Less Guilt, and Quiet Joy by Jamie C. Martin Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch What Abbie gave Ashley: Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden Scratch: Writers, Money, and the Art of Making a Living edited by Manjula Martin Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng Glitter & Glue by Kelly Corrigan

Are you an introvert? Guess what?! You're not alone! Today's guest, Jamie Martin, is the brilliant mama behind the website Simple Homeschool and has just released a new book called The Introverted Mom: Your Guide to More Calm, Less Guilt, and Quiet Joy and we're talking all about the beauty to be found in introversion, how and when to step out of one's comfort zone, and the freedom that homeschooling brings to introverts. You'll love this episode -- I hope it brings you encouragement.

Today, in my podcast, I talk with my friend, Jamie Martin, about her new book called: Introverted Mom: Your Guide to More Calm, Less Guilt, and Quiet Joy  I wish I had this book when I was a young mom because I think it would have given me permission to seek some quiet, soul filling time without guilt. It took me years to learn this truth. So many moms I know have said, “You know, I used to think I was an extrovert but now I think I might be an introvert.”

Have you ever hidden a stash of chocolate on a high shelf in the bathroom? If so, you might be an introverted mom! But how can we tell if we’re introverted or extroverted? Today my friend Jamie Martin is offering insight into the heart of an introverted mom as well as tips for how we can shepherd and love our extroverted and introverted family members. Tune in and be encouraged! Transcribed version of the podcast is below Resources Mentioned * Introverted Mom: Your Guide to More Calm, Less Guilt, and Quiet Joy * JamieCMartin.com/Introvert * Preview Night at Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center in Vancouver, Washington * Teach Them Diligently in Mobile * Abundant Life Church in Lee’s, Summit * MomStrong International Join us at MomStrong International for our newest  Bible Study and Scripture Writing! Submit your questions to MailBox Monday: podcast@thebusymom.com Jamie C. Martin is an introverted mom of three, who loves books, tea, and people (not always in that order), and avoids answering the phone when possible. She created the site Steady Mom in 2009 and co-founded SimpleHomeschool.net in 2010, where she’s served as editor-in-chief for nearly a decade. Jamie is also the author of Give Your Child the World, Mindset for Moms, and Steady Days, as well as her new release, Introverted Mom: Your Guide to More Calm, Less Guilt, and Quiet Joy. Her work has been featured by LeVar Burton of Reading Rainbow, the Washington Post, Parents, and The Read Aloud Revival with Sarah Mackenzie. More on Jamie : Website | Facebook | Instagram | The Introverted Mom Don’t Miss These! TRANSCRIPTION: Hey everybody, how are you guys doing today? This is Heidi St. John. thanks for tuning in to the Heidi St. John podcast. Today is Friday. Can you guys even believe it? Today is Friday May 3rd? It is Meet My Friend Friday, episode number 761. Today I am thrilled because Jamie Martin is on my podcast for the first time. You guys are going to love her, and she has a brand new book out. Today we’re going to be talking a little bit about introverts versus extroverts—because Jamie has written a brand new book that just came out called The Introverted Mom. You guys are going to love this one. Stick around, I think you’re going to be encouraged. So thanks for listening today everybody. A couple of things going on. First of all, thanks to everyone who came out for Apple Pie Day yesterday at the Oregon State Capitol. We have been privileged to lend our voices to a variety of things in the last year and a half. And one of them obviously that we are very concerned and passionate about is parental rights and making sure that parents get off the bench and onto the battlefield. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

This sisters are joined this week by long-time friend Jamie Martin of Simple Homeschool! Jamie has written a new book that is THE guide for introverts and for helping extroverts understand introverts better: Introverted Mom: Your Guide to More Calm, Less Guilt and Quiet Joy. Learn about why introversion is a super power, how to make homeschooling work when you need frequent recharge time, and why to put on pants every day! ;) To view all content and links, please visit the show notes for this episode.

This sisters are joined this week by long-time friend Jamie Martin of Simple Homeschool! Jamie has written a new book that is THE guide for introverts and for helping extroverts understand introverts better: Introverted Mom: Your Guide to More Calm, Less Guilt and Quiet Joy. Learn about why introversion is a super power, how to make homeschooling work when you need frequent recharge time, and why to put on pants every day! ;)  

Being an introverted mother can be exhausting, but there are many ways it's also a unique gift to your family and to the world. In this Extra Awesome episode, Meg is joined by author Jamie C. Martin whose new book Introverted Mom: Your Guide to More Calm, Less Guilt, and Quiet Joy provides encouragement, understanding, and inspiration for introverted moms everywhere!Don't forget to leave a review for Sorta Awesome in Apple Podcasts!Grove: New customers get a FREE spring cleaning set in exclusive Mrs. Meyer's spring sets with a $20 order at Grove.co/awesomePre-order Jamie's book and don't miss the pre-order bonuses!Find Jamie on her blog, on Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Jamie C. Martin, author of “Give Your Child the World” and editor of SimpleHomeschool.net, joins us to talk about the power of knowing, accepting, and celebrating yourself as an introverted parent. But this message isn’t just for introverts—we’re talking about you, too, extroverts! This is the conversation we wish someone had with us in our early days of parenting and homeschooling, and one we can learn from even now.   Get our extended interview available exclusively to patrons at patreon.com/HomeschoolUnrefined. Jamie shares compelling insight about the difference between self-improvement and self-care. We also get her take on the Homeschool Unrefined signatures “What We Don’t Do” and “Giving Ourselves Credit”—join now to listen!   Jamie’s new book “Introverted Mom: Your Guide to More Calm, Less Guilt, and Quiet Joy” is available now for preorder—with TONS of preorder bonuses to last you all through the year. Order your copy at amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined.   Episode Mentions 108: Personalities Deep Dive--An Introduction 72: Where Simple Homeschool Is Our Jam with Jamie Martin   Where to Find Jamie Connect with Jamie at her website. You can also find her in all these places: Simple Homeschool, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter.   Loving This Week Angela: Wake Up Call with Katie Couric (newsletter) and The Breakdown with Shaun King (podcast) Maren: Xpand No Tie Shoelaces System with Elastic Laces - One Size Fits All Adult and Kids Shoes     Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? On this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, Jamie Martin from Simple Homeschool is here to chat about being an introverted mom. I'm an extrovert, so we're comparing what fills us up, what depletes us, and how we can find more calm, less guilt, and quiet joy in mothering-- which I think is what we all long for, no matter our personality type. Jamie Martin Of course, we also talk books! Some of our favorite authors were introverts (Lucy Maud Montgomery, anyone?), and Jamie and I can't help but talk about our favorite books whenever we get together. In this episode, you'll hear: How to find more calm and less guilt as a mama (yes please, right?)The unique challenges that introvert and extrovert moms both faceWisdom from some of your favorite authors (if your favorite authors happened to write books like Anne of Green Gables and Little Women, that is) I also answer a listener question about choosing books for very sensitive kids. More free resources & booklists Get the best episodes and reources from the Read-Aloud Revival Keep an eye on your inbox! We'll keep you posted whenever we have a new podcast episode or a great free booklist or resource for you. There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again. Email Address I'd like to receive the free email course. Yes! Powered by ConvertKit /* Layout */ .ck_form.ck_minimal { /* divider image */ background: #f9f9f9; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; overflow: hidden; color: #666; font-size: 16px; border: solid 1px #d1d1d1; -webkit-box-shadow: none; -moz-box-shadow: none; box-shadow: none; clear: both; margin: 20px 0px; text-align: center; } .ck_form.ck_minimal h3.ck_form_title { text-align: center; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-size: 28px; } .ck_form.ck_minimal h4 { text-align: center; font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 0px; margin-top: 0px; } .ck_form.ck_minimal p { padding: 0px; } .ck_form, .ck_form * { -webkit-box-sizing: border-box; -moz-box-sizing: border-box; box-sizing: border-box; } .ck_form.ck_minimal .ck_form_fields { width: 100%; float: left; padding: 5%; } /* Form fields */ .ck_errorArea { display: none; /* temporary */ } #ck_success_msg { padding: 10px 10px 0px; border: solid 1px #ddd; background: #eee; } .ck_form.ck_minimal input[type="text"], .ck_form.ck_minimal input[type="email"] { font-size: 18px; padding: 10px 8px; width: 68%; border: 1px solid #d6d6d6; /* stroke */ -moz-border-radius: 3px; -webkit-border-radius: 3px; border-radius: 3px; /* border radius */ background-color: #fff; /* layer fill content */ margin-bottom: 5px; height: auto; float: left; margin: 0px; margin-right: 2%; height: 42px; } .ck_form input[type="text"]:focus, .ck_form input[type="email"]:focus { outline: none; border-color: #aaa; } .ck_form.ck_minimal .ck_subscribe_button { width: 100%; color: #fff; margin: 0px; padding: 11px 0px; font-size: 18px; background: #6fc171; -moz-border-radius: 3px; -webkit-border-radius: 3px; border-radius: 3px; /* border radius */ cursor: pointer; border: none; text-shadow: none; width: 30%; float: left; height: 42px; } .ck_form.ck_minimal .ck_guarantee { color: #626262; font-size: 12px; text-align: center; padding: 15px 0px 0px; display: block; clear: both; } .ck_form .ck_powered_by { display: block; color: #aaa; font-size: 12px; } .ck_form .ck_powered_by:hover { display: block; color: #444; } .

In this episode, I talk to Fukiko Takase, a London-based independent dancer, choreographer, and movement director. We cover topics such as the importance of nurturing your better self, advice to dancers and choreographers who are just starting, Fukiko’s work routines, the main challenges of being a contemporary dancer working today, her experience of dancing with Thom Yorke, and much more. Biography Fukiko Takase was born in New York and raised in Japan. She has been dancing since the age of two under her mother Takako Takase and Katsuko Orita's dance training. When she was 14, Fukiko started creating and performing her work for competitions to develop her creativity and physical capabilities. She received the Cultural Affairs Fellowship from the Japanese government, studied at Codarts Rotterdam Dance Academy, London Contemporary Dance School. As a dancer, she worked for Henri Oguike Dance Company (2006–2010), Russell Maliphant (2010), and Company Wayne McGregor (2011–2018). Fukiko danced with Thom Yorke in a music video and featured in projects for AnOther Magazine, County of Milan, Channel 4, The Brits, BBC Late Night Proms and Uniqlo. Her choreography includes Autumn Hunch and Cultivate a Quiet Joy. Selected Links From the Episode Fukiko's Instagram Company Wayne McGregor Atoms For Peace – Ingenue Thom Yorke Tree Of Codes Jamie XX Olafur Eliasson Show Notes Introduction [00:00] Episode Introduction [00:52] Fukiko’s Advice to Younger Self [02:26] Advice to Dancers and Choreographers Who Are Just Starting Out [08:00] The Importance of Nurturing Your Better Self [10:23] Learning From Mistakes [13:01] Short Episode Break – Support the Podcast [15:14] Main Challenges of Being a Contemporary Dancer and Choreographer [16:04] Routines of a Professional Dancer and Choreographer [26:01] Dancing With Thom Yorke [28:36] Advice for Being a Better Dancer and Creative Professional [35:57] Episode Outro [39:38] Full transcript and more at https://creative.voyage/

The Quiet Joy of Humility 00:49:00 Faithbridge

The Quiet Joy of Humility Faithbridge

The Quiet Joy of Humility Faithbridge

The Quiet Joy of Humility Faithbridge

The ego tells us that many things are "treats" to us and will bring us much joy, however, we plummet afterward with the sugar high and into depression. The Holy Spirit warns us of the ego's tricks and encourages us to instead aim for a quiet joy by entering into God's Presence regularly. As it says in A Course in Miracles, "From this day forth, your ministry takes on a genuine devotion, and a glow that travels from your fingertips to those you touch, and blesses those you look upon. A vision reaches everyone you meet, and everyone you think of, or who thinks of you. For your experience today will so transform your mind that it becomes the touchstone for the holy Thoughts of God."

The ego tells us that many things are “treats” to us and will bring us much joy, however, we plummet afterward with the sugar high and into depression. The Holy Spirit warns us of the ego's tricks and encourages us to instead aim for a quiet joy by entering into God's Presence regularly. As it says in A Course in Miracles, “From this day forth, your ministry takes on a genuine devotion, and a glow that travels from your fingertips to those you touch, and blesses those you look upon. A vision reaches everyone you meet, and everyone you think of, or who thinks of you. For your experience today will so transform your mind that it becomes the touchstone for the holy Thoughts of God.”