Podcasts about quieting

Are fad diets and one-size-fits-all approaches really helping your health—or holding you back? In this episode, Detective Ev sits down with Dr. Wanda Parks, Integrative & Functional Health Practitioner, FDN-P, Certified Aromatherapist, Face Yoga Instructor, and Retired Military Veteran. Dr. Wanda specializes in helping women over 40 regain control of their metabolic and autoimmune health naturally—without relying on restrictive diets or temporary fixes. Dr. Wanda shares why starting with a strong foundation is essential, why bio-individuality matters, and why screening is the first step to lasting health. She emphasizes that we are not robots—every body is unique, and everything in the body is connected. By addressing the root causes of inflammation, bloating, constipation, pain, and toxin overload, Dr. Wanda helps her clients achieve real, sustainable results that honor the whole person, not just isolated symptoms.     Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here. Subscribe if you'd like to catch all new episodes live and participate with our guests directly.   Want to learn more about becoming an FDN? Go to fdntraining.com/resources to get our best free workshops and mini-courses! Where to find Dr. Wanda Parks: Website: drwandaholistichealth.com Instagram: @getwellwithdrwanda Facebook: @successwithwanda TikTok: @getwellwithdrwanda  

Attaining this is work my friends.

What happens when creativity replaces substances?On this episode of Painful Lessons Podcast: Punk Rock Sober, Tyler Ramsey sits down with fashion designer, artist, and podcast host Mary Alice Haney for a raw, thoughtful conversation about sobriety, ADHD, creativity, and purpose.Mary Alice opens up about her journey from high-pressure fashion and red-carpet success to discovering that creativity—not Adderall—was the real solution all along. Together, they explore sober curiosity, addiction genetics, parenting with honesty, and why telling the truth to yourself is the foundation of recovery.This episode isn't just about quitting substances—it's about building a life that no longer needs them.

Have you been feeling worn down, but telling yourself you shouldn’t be?
Maybe you feel like you’re doing everything right — yet your heart feels heavy, your energy feels low, and your mind doesn’t quite feel at rest.When we live under pressure for a long time, our minds can become depleted — not because we’re doing too much, but because we haven’t been encouraged. Worry can linger, and our inner world can feel noisy and unsettled.In today’s episode, Bonnie shares her personal story about turning off her worry mind in a surprising way. This episode explores why encouragement matters more than we think for wellness and offers 2 powerful soul care practices to help your mind rest in something life-giving again.Key Takeaways Why a tired mind doesn’t always need more rest — sometimes it needs encouragementHow kind words and meaningful voices give the mind a place to restWhy anxiety narrows our attention, and encouragement helps the mind breatheTwo powerful soul care practices to help quiet mental noise and nourish your heartBreath PrayerInhale: Anxiety weighs down a heartExhale: But a kind word cheers it up.Scripture“Anxiety weighs down a heart,
but a kind word cheers it up.”
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While on hiatus we'll be sharing bonus episodes from the letting it settle plus vault. Enjoy this extended guided practice inspired by 'When Your Mind Won't Stop Racing', originally aired on 8/7/25, designed to slow racing thoughts and create inner stillness. Through gentle breath work and mindful awareness, discover how to find peace even when your mind feels chaotic. -- Follow Michael Galyon on  Instagram: @michael.galyon  AND @lettingitsettle Tik Tok: @coachmichael1 Visit his website at https://www.michaelgalyon.com/ Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com  Subscribe to Letting It Settle Proudly produced and managed by  Good Mess Media Sponsorship and brands,  Please contact Tracey Thomas  hello@goodmessmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textToday's topic is Quieting the Noise: Finding Guidance Through Prayer

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This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Have you ever struggled with your own negative thoughts? Have you said things to yourself that you would never say to someone you love? How can we quiet our negative inner monologue? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss quieting the mind.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com

Baker had comments for his former coach, but Stefanski is killing any noise.

Happy Soul, Hungry Mind: Why Success Still Feels Empty   "I made the money. And where is the happiness? Where is happiness? Can somebody answer that? Society, parents, friends, everybody said, make money, make money. Don't think about anything else. Work like a dog, make money. I made the money. And where is the happiness?" You've hit the number. The bank balance looks good. You've done everything "right." So why does something still feel... empty? In this profound Richer Soul episode, author and executive coach Ravi Kathuria reveals why even a million dollars a month can't buy peace and shares an ancient parable that exposes the invisible prison keeping you from true fulfillment.   Key Insights: Your "rotten fish" owns you, because whether it's a business, career, or bank account, the very thing you chase for happiness often becomes the bubble trapping you from experiencing real peace and freedom. Money with "nuisance value" destroys wealth, as earning income that brings tension, pressure, or robs your peace isn't true prosperity—it's a prison with a good view. Self-worth tied to net worth creates endless suffering, because even billionaires like Elon Musk chase trillion-dollar valuations not for money, but for external validation they'll never fully receive. Spirituality is non-religious and available to everyone, as it's simply "the experience of your own soul"—no gurus, pilgrimages, scriptures, or beliefs required, just the ability to quiet your mind. Your mind is both tool and obstacle, because while it's essential for navigating the material world, it acts as a "bouncer" preventing you from accessing the infinite spiritual energy already within you. Quieting the mind isn't meditation—it IS the gateway, and when your thoughts become still, your soul automatically shines through like the sun emerging from behind clouds, requiring no special techniques or effort.   Money Learning from Ravi: Ravi grew up in a middle-class family in India, where his father worked for the government. They had enough to live comfortably—food, vacations, a modest car—but never splurged on luxury. What stayed with Ravi wasn't the amount of money they had, but his father's philosophy: never earn money that creates "nuisance value." His father never made financial decisions that brought tension, pressure, or potential unhappiness to the family. That principle shaped Ravi's entire relationship with money: he wants to earn money that has positive energy, that uplifts life rather than creates more worries. Today, coaching CEOs and wealthy individuals, he sees the irony: people with all the money in the world still worried about money because they've lost sight of what money is actually for.   Key Discussion Points: Why successful people ask "Where is the happiness that money promised?" The danger of money that creates "nuisance value" in your life The client making $1 million per month who drives 3.5 hours to save $50 Why Elon Musk, worth $400+ billion, is fighting for another $400 billion The Ancient Parable: The poor fish seller who couldn't sleep in the king's palace How she missed her "rotten fish" and rejected luxury for familiar discomfort The king's profound realization: "My kingdom is MY rotten fish" What is YOUR rotten fish? What bubble are you trapped in? Why self-worth should never be tied to net worth The critical difference between being "frugal" and being "cheap" Redefining Spirituality: "Spirituality is the experience of your own soul" Why spirituality is NON-RELIGIOUS and has nothing to do with God Spirituality is in your DNA—it's not a choice, it's your birthright The Mind Paradox: Your mind helps you navigate the material world but acts as a "bouncer" blocking spiritual access How to quiet the mind: It's simpler than you think Meditation is NOT concentration, music, mantras, or focusing on thoughts Meditation is something that HAPPENS to you when your mind becomes still The automatic phenomenon: When clouds dissipate, the sun shines through Why you don't need gurus, pilgrimages, scriptures, or anyone's blessing Who owns who: Do you own your business or does your business own you? The power of learning to "let go of your rotten fish" Starting simple: Put down your phone, lie in bed quietly, walk in nature How to create "nothing time" and mind purge exercises Making peace a daily practice, like brushing your teeth Why financial success without inner peace is still poverty The question that changes everything: "What would you do if you had all the money?"   Key Takeaway: The palace won't make you happy if you're still clutching your basket of fish. True wealth isn't about the size of your bank account—it's about freeing yourself from the mental prison of constant chasing, validation-seeking, and identifying your worth with your net worth. When you learn to quiet your mind and experience your own soul, you discover the ultimate gift: inner peace that no amount of money can buy and no external circumstance can take away.   Bio: Ravi Kathuria is the author of Happy Soul Hungry Mind, a groundbreaking book that bridges the gap between material success and spiritual fulfillment. Born and raised in India for the first 25 years of his life, Ravi now lives in Houston, Texas, where he works as an executive coach and mentor to CEOs and highly successful business leaders. His unique approach combines Eastern spiritual wisdom with Western business pragmatism, helping clients break free from the "now what?" trap that follows financial success. Ravi's philosophy is refreshingly simple: spirituality is the experience of your own soul—nothing more, nothing less. It requires no religion, no guru, no special rituals. Through his coaching, speaking, and writing, Ravi helps people understand that the peace, happiness, and fulfillment they've been chasing externally has been within them all along, waiting to be discovered through the simple practice of quieting the mind.   Links: Website: SpiritualityWithin.com SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualityWithin/   https://forms.gle/HBqbGrZKfXeMSTyeA     https://x.com/SpiritualityWit     https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritualityWithin       #RicherSoul #InnerW ealth #MoneyMindset #Spirituality #Meditation #LifeBeyondMoney #HappySoulHungryMind #ExecutiveCoaching #PersonalFreedom #MindfulLiving #SoulSearching #FinancialFreedom #LifePurpose #Consciousness #InnerPeace   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well-being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom! Thanks for listening!   Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/   Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes   If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul   https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ rocky@richersoul.com   Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast   Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

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Food noise! It's so hot right now. You've heard the term. You've lived it. We've talked about it for years. But what is it and how do you shut it the hell up? This week we are joined by Jared Hamilton, who dives deep into the world of food noise with us. In this episode we discuss what food noise is, what causes food noise, red flags to look out for before starting a fat loss journey, and how fat loss starts with your relationship with food - not calories.Join our Patreon for monthly workouts, challenges, recipes, and to become part of the Cut The Crap Community! Become a member today for exclusive content and to support our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cutthecrappodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you Cured Nutrition for sponsoring our Podcast! Just for our listeners, you can receive big savings by using our code 'CTC' when you purchase any Cured product! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can save 30% on the our favorite Harmony bundle, which includes both serenity and flow gummies!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jared: @realjaredhamiltonFollow the pod: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cutthecrapwithbethandmatt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow your hosts:Beth: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bethferacofitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mattlaarfit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a DM! Let us know what you think of this one, and with episode ideas! If we use your comment or suggestion, we'll give you a shoutout on the podcast!

In today's episode, Kelly Jean guides us through an exploration inspired by the work of Gregg Braden — scientist, researcher, and visionary — whose teachings bridge science, spirituality, and human potential in extraordinary ways.The Pure Human WithinWhat does it really mean to be a “Pure Human” in our modern world?Are we limited by our biology … or are we far more capable than we've ever been taught?Drawing from Braden's latest book, Pure Human: The Hidden Truth of Our Divinity, Power, and Destiny, this reflection invites us to reconsider who we are — and what we are truly capable of.Key ConceptsWe Are More Than BiologyBraden describes humans as “soft technology” — beings wired for intuition, creativity, healing, and inner intelligence.We are not only responding to life…we are shaping it.Heart–Brain CoherenceOne of Braden's central insights is coherence — the harmonious alignment between the heart and the brain. This coherence becomes measurable when we experience compassion, gratitude, or genuine care. When the heart shifts, the entire nervous system shifts. The body reorganizes into harmony. The electromagnetic field changes — subtly shaping the world around us.This is where Reiki beautifully aligns with Braden's research:Quieting the mind.Opening the heart.Allowing energy to flow with intention.A physiological and spiritual coherence.Peace is not something we wait for.It is something we generate.Excerpt from Pure Human (Chapter 4: Awakening Our Superpowers)Kelly Jean shares Gregg Braden's discussion of the “little brain in the heart” — the 40,000 sensory neurites discovered in 1991 that form a sophisticated neural network.This research shows that the heart is not simply a pump. It is a center of intelligence, intuition, memory, and communication. When we shift our inner state, even slightly, we unlock creative potential, clarity, healing, and connection. The “Pure Human” is not something we become someday.It is the awakened version of who we already are.Guided ReflectionKelly Jean invites listeners into a simple practice:• Place a hand on your heart• Take a slow inhale• Exhale softly• Feel the rhythm• Sense coherence rising withinThis subtle alignment of heart and mind becomes a small, steady practice of peace — something we can carry throughout our day.Thank you for joining this moment of connection, curiosity, and coherence — and for giving yourself 5 Minutes of Peace.To learn more about The Peace Room, our Reiki treatments, trainings, and workshops, visit:www.ThePeaceRoom.loveJoin us again whenever you need…5 Minutes of Peace.

Send us a textThe middle of January can feel like a hangover from early-year hype. Goals look bigger, energy looks smaller, and a quiet voice starts asking what's the point. We shine a light on that whisper of self-doubt, explain how it quietly unravels consistency, and share a practical reset that helps you keep promises to yourself without chasing motivation or waiting to feel ready.We break down why confidence is overrated at the start of any change and how consistency is the engine that actually builds confidence over time. You'll learn to spot the subtle questions that stall progress, replace outcome-chasing with evidence of daily execution, and treat habits like a safety net that carries you when belief dips. For self-employed pros and mortgage brokers, we talk candidly about working without applause, staying accountable without a boss, and protecting the most valuable asset you own: trust in yourself.By the end, you'll have a simple, durable approach to resetting a habit you've already slipped on: pick one action, make it smaller, do it even when you don't feel like it, and log the win. We close with a reminder to run your own race, ignore comparison, and let identity catch up to your actions through quiet, repeated proof. If this resonates, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so others can find the show. Your next rep starts today.I help employed mortgage brokers go self-employed with clarity, confidence and one-to-one mentoring. Find out how Pathways or Coaching works at craigskelton.co.uk The Broker Foundry – Where Mortgage Brokers Become Business Owners Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrokerFoundry #mortgagebroker #mortgagebrokers #mortgagebrokeruk #mortgagebrokercoaching #coaching #mortgagebrokerage #mortgagebrokerbusiness #mortgagebrokermarketing #mortgagebrokertips #mortgageadvisor #mortgageadviser #mortgagecoach ...

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Ever felt like something was “just not right” even when nothing is wrong? Psychologists call these Not Just Right Experiences (NJREs)—a subtle but powerful force behind OCD and OCPD. Learn what they are, why they matter, and how to manage them before they hijack your peace of mind.

In this Day 5 teaching, Pastor Azizah Morrison leads listeners into the discipline of stillness and inner grounding during consecration. Drawing from Isaiah 30:15, this lesson reveals how strength is restored not through striving, but through quietness and confidence before God. The teaching addresses internal noise, mental urgency, and spiritual overstimulation, and calls believers back to a posture where clarity, discernment, and strength are renewed. The lesson concludes with a prayer inviting God to quiet the inner life and reestablish spiritual footing for the journey ahead.

This moment... this New Year... disturbs many. I want to share a disturbing moment from my autistic youth—and how I survived it. It weirdly relates to right now.At 70-something, this is the happiest time of my autistic life. Not chasing distant goals—just breathing in this fabulous moment here.This piece inverts Yeats' “Second Coming” to tell a personal story about my grandfather, sailing out to Montauk Point, and discovering that the anxiety of losing sight of shore gives way to something unexpected.Content Note: This piece addresses troubling family history and inherited complexity.My grandfather was a complex man who kept Mein Kampf in his nightstand. And who also took me sailing. Out on the water to Montauk Point, I'd experience overwhelming anxiety as we lost sight of shore. Just sky, waves, constant rolling. Disoriented, like a whiteout in a blizzard.But after an hour or so, I'd make my way to the prow. Wind on my face. Sun on my body. Salt breeze filling my chest. Quieting my heart.Who cares about sailing toward Montauk and its fabulous trees anymore? I'm busy breathing in this fabulous moment here.Thanks for reading #AutisticAF Out Loud Newsletter! The algorithm hates me. I must be doing something right… so feel free to share it.Runtime: ~3:50 Full text: Substack link More spoken word: Living Autistic Truth playlistI'm an autistic poet and spoken word performer, diagnosed at 63. I've been publishing AutisticAF Out Loud since 2019… work that refuses to be packaged. The algorithms hate me. I must be doing something right.#SpokenWord #AutismAcceptance #AutisticPoetry #MindfulnessTranscriptAutistic Spoken Word on this Moment? “Slouching toward Montauk”Cold openMy grandfather was a… complex man.He slept beside an orderly nightstand.Tucking Mein Kampf tightIn its tidy drawer every night.And…He used to take me sailing.{Silence}I call this one…Slouching Toward Montauk... Let's say… I'm in my 70s now. Happiest time of my autistic life.Not too worried about some fabulous unachievable autistic Nirvana… These days…Now, here's that story.My grandfather was a… complex man.He slept beside an orderly nightstand.Tucking Mein Kampf tightIn its tidy drawer every night.And…He used to take me sailing out to Montauk Point… a sea journey from Bay Shore, Long Island… at least as he sailed it on the ocean side… swinging out into the deep water…In his telling, it was a fabulous place.Where a sandstone lighthouse lit the waves, warning of danger.Where the grass on the golf course grew sideways.And every single damn tree bowed toward the West…From the eternal wind blowing onshore.His heaven on earth, he called it…...The wind carries all the sound away…But its roar in my earscreates a kind of hushed silenceinside me..I always experience high anxietyas we lose sight of the shore.Just sky, waves & constant rolling…Disoriented.Like a whiteout in a blizzard.If you throw in some seasickness.But after an hour or so, I make my way to the prow. And sit.Wind on my faceSun on my bodySalt breeze filling my chest…Quieting my heart.Anxiety? Disorientation?I observeThe fixed lighthouseIn the far off dusk.Splashing its light… bravelyInto the spray.Knowing deepIn its softNative sandstone heart…Time and tide wait for it....I stop caring about the shoreline. And the anxious Hell waiting for me on the other side. For hours at a time.....Who cares about sailing toward Montaukand its fabulous trees…anymore…Or... ever again?I'm busy breathing in…thisfabulous momenthere#AutisticAF Out Loud Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts free, click the link below. To support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnnyprofaneknapp.substack.com/subscribe

It is the "Eve of the Eve." December 30th. There is often a hidden pressure today—the pressure to be well-rested and energetic for New Year's Eve tomorrow. But your mind is likely still full of the clutter, conversations, and noise of the past year.Welcome to Day 5, the final chapter of our Holiday Decompression. Tonight, we are not trying to "fix" anything. We are simply cleaning the slate.In this Deep Sleep Hypnosis session, we will:Perform a "Mental Sweep": Visualize your mind as a room that needs a gentle sweeping. We will clear out the "dust" of 2025—the old news, the awkward moments, the regrets.Release Emotional Clutter: Identify the heavy boxes of stress you are still carrying and leave them at the back door of the year.Prepare the Canvas: Visualize the New Year not as a challenge, but as a soft, pristine white sheet—waiting for you, clean and unmarked.Drift Deep: Use progressive relaxation to shut down the body and guide you into a restorative, heavy sleep.You cannot embrace the new if your hands are still full of the old. Let's sweep it clean.Support the Podcast: If this series helped you survive the holidays, please subscribe and leave a review. Your sleep matters.

It is December 29th. The year is almost gone. Suddenly, a voice in your head wakes up. It whispers: "You haven't achieved enough this year. You are running out of time."The panic of the "New Year" sets in. You feel the pressure to write a list of resolutions that involve starving, sweating, and hustling your way into January.Stop.Welcome to Day 4 of our Holiday Decompression. Today, we are silencing the Inner Critic and rejecting the toxic "Hustle Culture" of January. instead, we are embracing the Soft Life.In this 10-minute guided session, we will:Confront the Critic: Acknowledge the voice that says you need to be "better" or "more productive" next year.Turn Down the Volume: Visualize a mixing desk where you can manually lower the fader on your self-doubt.Shift to Soft Goals: Replace rigid, punishing resolutions with intentions based on ease, flow, and kindness.Visualizing 2026: See the year ahead not as a mountain to climb, but as a river to float down.You do not need to "crush" 2026. You just need to live it.Support the Podcast: If this anti-hustle approach resonates with you, please subscribe and leave a review. Let's start the new year with kindness, not pressure.

There's something about Christmas that draws people in whether or not they believe in Jesus. In this episode, Chad and Robert explore why the Christmas season feels different and what our souls are actually responding to beneath the nostalgia, generosity, and traditions.Subscribe to receive our latest videos!Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleyccTo support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/givingGod loves you no matter who you are, what you've done, or what's been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley.Chapters:00:25 Why the Holy Spirit Makes Christmas Possible02:27 Jesus and Emmanuel04:22 Why Christmas Feels Special to Everyone07:08 Phantom Pain and the Human Soul08:17 Heaven Came to Earth08:56 God Worked His Way to Us09:11 Why People Say Yes to Christmas Eve09:47 God's Patient Pursuit10:33 Why Simple Invitations Matter11:36 Why Evil Points to God's Reality13:29 Our Appetites Point Beyond This World14:24 Books for Seekers and Skeptics16:05 What Experiencing the Spirit Changes17:13 Obedience Flows From Presence19:16 A Better View of God20:40 A Simple Daily Prayer Practice23:33 Hearing God's Encouragement24:30 Quieting a Busy Mind26:09 Psalm 1 and Fruit in Season28:46 Scripture as the Spirit's Voice

Our culture doesn't just move fast—it demands that we keep up. But what do our souls, our families, and our faith lose when we never slow down?Jonathan Youssef is joined again by author and nonprofit leader Kristen Welch for a deeply honest discussion about busyness, spiritual burnout, and the life-giving invitation to sit with Jesus. Kristen shares how years of faithful work and constant activity slowly led her toward spiritual depletion and how solitude and surrender became the pathway back to intimacy with God.Together, Jonathan and Kristen explore the dangers of equating productivity with faithfulness, the role of spiritual disciplines in a distracted world, and what it looks like to lead and live from a place of rest rather than striving.In This Episode, You'll Hear About:Why busyness is often celebrated, but spiritually dangerousThe difference between doing things for God and being with GodHow distraction can quietly create distance from the LordThe role of silence, solitude, and Sabbath in spiritual formationLearning to listen for God's voice in a noisy, over-stimulated worldCreating rhythms and habits that form us toward ChristRediscovering identity as a child of God, not a performerAbout Kristen WelchKristen Welch is an author, speaker, and the founder of the global non-profit, Mercy House Global. She is currently writing a forthcoming book titled The Little Big Life: Quieting the Noise to Find the Secret Place with Jesus, to be released in the fall of 2026.Subscribe & Share:If this episode challenged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with others.Follow Candid Conversations on social media:Instagram: @candidpodTikTok: @officiallycandidpodYouTube: @CandidPod

The holidays can bring joy for some and stress or grief for others. Relational skills—especially the skill of quieting—help us stay grounded whether we're navigating big joy or big emotions. Our friend Shannon shares how she planned intentional quiet moments into her family's holiday gathering to help everyone connect more deeply. Stay tuned to the very end as Chris coaches us how to implement this intentionality into our own holiday plans.

This podcast episode introduces the "300 Strong Challenge," a 7-day program designed to test ideas and build beneficial habits through competitive activities like cold showers, meditation, listening to God, running, and bodyweight exercises. The hosts, Tommy and Caleb, share their personal struggles and revelations, particularly highlighting the pervasive nature of distractions that hinder quiet time with God and the unexpected mental benefits of cold showers. They emphasize that challenges expose personal weaknesses, foster deeper understanding of scripture, and ultimately help individuals lead more intentional lives by building consistent habits. The episode concludes by inviting listeners to join a modified version of the challenge, stressing that the goal is not just completion but personal discovery and growth. Chapters: 1.  **Introduction to Challenges & The 300 Strong Challenge** (00:00:00,000) - The hosts introduce a new podcast direction focused on doing challenges to test ideas and invite listeners to participate. They outline the initial "300 Strong Challenge," which includes cold showers, listening to the Father, meditating on a verse, running, and bodyweight exercises. 2.  **Tommy's Hardest Challenges** (00:03:01,660) - Tommy shares his struggles with cold showers in winter conditions and, more significantly, the 10 minutes of listening to the Father, revealing how much internal noise prevents him from hearing God in silence. He identifies this as a personal area for growth. 3.  **Caleb's Reflections on Distraction** (00:06:32,748) - Caleb agrees with Tommy, expressing disappointment that 10 minutes of silence is now difficult, contrasting it with a past experience on the Appalachian Trail. He highlights the pervasive nature of distractions and the need to actively practice the presence of God. 4.  **The Art of Being Fathered & Quieting the Mind** (00:10:38,048) - Tommy questions the balance between learning from man and God, while Bryan shares his practice of listening to instrumental music to quiet his mind. Bryan also suggests asking God specific questions about Himself during quiet time for deeper, personal insight. 5.  **The Cold Shower's Mental Impact** (00:15:29,699) - Bryan admits the 30-second cold shower was a constant mental hurdle, exposing his brain's workings, despite its refreshing outcome. Caleb adds that incorporating challenges into existing morning habits was crucial for his success. 6.  **The Personal Nature of God & Challenge Motivation** (00:18:26,360) - Bryan emphasizes that listening to God doesn't always have to be about heavy topics, but can be about personal, playful connection, similar to a child playing with a parent. Caleb relates this to throwing a baseball with his dad, valuing the time together over specific conversation. 7.  **Tommy's Meditation Revelation (Daniel Chapter 6)** (00:26:24,856) - Tommy shares a profound experience meditating on Daniel Chapter 6, realizing he had misunderstood the story and gaining new insights into the king's faith and parallels between Daniel and Jesus regarding religious rules. This deep dive brought the scripture to life for him. 8.  **Caleb's Meditation & Life's Distractions (Romans 8)** (00:31:08,426) - Caleb discusses his struggle with all-day meditation due to accumulated distractions, reflecting on Romans 8 and the question of what he wants his daily life to look like. He realizes the need to remove distractions like social media to foster a deeper connection with God. 9.  **Brian's Meditation (Joshua 1:9) & Cold Shower Benefits** (00:35:51,406) - Brian shares his experience meditating on Joshua 1:9, applying the command to be strong and courageous throughout his day. He also reiterates the cold shower's immediate ability to reset a worried or anxious mind, calling it a true nervous system restart. 10. **Physical Challenges & Motivation** (00:38:43,580) - Tommy and Caleb discuss the physical challenges, with Tommy noting how the cold shower motivated him for other tasks and how walks reignited activity. Caleb reflects on his failure to consistently run and the importance of daily consistency, while they debate the role of competition versus self-discovery in motivation. 11. **Conclusion & Next Steps** (00:50:40,842) - The hosts conclude by emphasizing that challenges expose what's truly important and help build habits to lead one's life, rather than being controlled by it. They announce a modified repeat of the challenge for the next week, encouraging listeners to participate and track their progress for personal benefit and learning.

Episode Title: Thunderstorm Ambience Quieting Chaotic Thoughts Before BedtimeDescription:In this episode of Thunderstorm: Sleep and Relax in the Rain, immerse yourself in the gentle, calming sounds of a nighttime thunderstorm. Let the soft rumble of distant thunder and steady rain wash over you, quieting restless thoughts and easing your mind as you prepare for restful sleep. Imagine yourself safe and cozy indoors, while nature's soothing rhythm slows down the chaos of your day.This episode is designed to guide you into a peaceful state, helping you let go of stress and distractions. Whether you're winding down after a busy day or seeking calm during a sleepless night, the tranquil thunderstorm sounds will gently lull you toward relaxation and deep rest.Tune in, breathe easy, and allow the comforting soundscape of rain and thunder to clear your mind and bring you serene sleep.DISCLAIMER

Rev. Dr. Joe Johnson (Papa Joe) shares about how to experience Immanuel through quieting and the practice of Breath Prayer.

Vic is sharing advice on her most passionate topic: helping women find real peace with their bodies and food! Based on her own lived struggles and everything she's learned while studying to become an intuitive eating counselor, she tackles your biggest questions on navigating triggering comments about weight, why old body-image issues can resurface, how to stay grounded when everyone around you is on GLP-1s, dealing with family pressure around “health,” understanding food noise, and explaining your story to a partner who's never been through it. This episode is packed with compassion, perspective shifts, and the kind of encouragement Vic wishes she could give every woman face-to-face: you're not alone, your body isn't the problem, and you deserve a life that feels peaceful and free. Tune in to feel supported, validated, and reminded to stay true to what works for you!// SPONSORS // CozyEarth: Head to cozyearth.com and use my code REALPOD for up to 40% off — just be sure to place your order by December 12th for guaranteed Christmas delivery. After the 12th, the code still works for 20%.Crunchmaster: Find Crunchmaster at a store near you!Nature's Sunshine: Go to natures sunshine.com and use the code REALPOD at checkout for 20% off your first order plus free shipping.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feeling overwhelmed by the pace of modern life? You're not alone. In this episode, Wendy sits down with the inspiring Sarah Boyd, author of Turn Down the Noise, to talk about staying grounded, calm, and connected in a world that rarely slows down. Sarah shares her journey from aggressive cancer at 27 to motherhood, and how that season reshaped everything she teaches about resilience. Together, they break down simple brain science, why parents feel so overstimulated today, and small shifts that help kids and adults reset. You'll learn: • How stress affects the prefrontal cortex • Daily habits that help you regulate through overwhelm • Ways to slow family life so kids build resilience • How to trust your intuition instead of parenting by comparison A warm, hopeful conversation that helps you breathe again. Head to https://www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/300 for more info and guest links. ⭐️​Grab my FREE Quick Start Compassionate Discipline Learning Bundle today and discover how to build a strong, compassionate, FIRM & effective discipline toolkit that works with kids of ALL ages!!

We explore “food noise,” the nonstop inner chatter about eating, and show how diet culture, social media, and rigid rules drown out real hunger. We share practical steps to pause, reframe self-talk, slow down, and use simple structure to build a balanced, guilt-free routine.• defining food noise and why it persists• diet culture's clean vs cheat framing• social media conflicts and indecision• ignoring hunger cues then overeating• mental and physical costs of constant chatter• pause-and-check questions before eating• removing food morality and savoring joy foods• slower eating to hear fullness signals• reframing control talk into curiosity• unmet needs behind cravings• meal prep and structure to reduce decisions• balance over perfection across weeks“Thank you for joining us on Healthy Huddle. I'll look forward to seeing you right here next time on Healthy Huddle.”https://aarondegler.com/

In this reflective solo episode, I'm looking back at the five biggest lessons I learned this year . These lessons changed how I approach success, friendship, stillness, and self-trust. Some lessons arrived gently; others came through discomfort and hard realizations.The five lessons I share:The Importance of Community to a Fulfilled LifeThe Impact and Success of Working Intensely Where It MattersRecognizing and Quieting a Busy MindRecognizing Who Your True Friends AreListening to Your Own VoiceWhether you're closing out your own chapter or simply in a season of reflection, this episode is an invitation to pause, take stock, and ask what this year taught you.Follow @mannatplease on TikTok and Instagram!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mannatplease?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannatplease/Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. While I am a licensed attorney, I am not providing legal advice in this podcast, and no attorney-client relationship is formed. Additionally, I am not a licensed therapist, medical professional, or financial advisor. Nothing discussed should be considered professional, legal, medical, or financial advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any decisions related to your health, finances, or legal matters. The views expressed are my own and do not reflect those of any organizations I may be affiliated with.

We live in a world that glorifies speed, noise, and constant doing. But what if the secret to thinking better, leading better, and living better is actually found in the moments when we stop? In this episode, Dr. Bray dives into the neuroscience of stillness; why your brain needs quiet to perform at its best, and how doing nothing may be the most productive thing you can do. He will share the story of a high-performing executive who thought he was burning out, when in fact, his brain was begging for a break. We'll explore what happens in your mind when you slow down, how silence rewires your focus, and why some of your best ideas appear in the shower, on a walk, or in moments of calm. If your brain feels full but your clarity is fading, this episode will change how you think about rest. Because stillness isn't the absence of work, it's the space where your best thinking begins.   Quotes by Dr. Bray "Rest is not a luxury. Stillness is not a luxury. It's a biology." "Because in all the noise of modern life, stillness is where clarity, insight, and performance are born." "Stillness isn't the absence of productivity. It's the very foundation of it." "Your brain actually performs better when you slow down and stop."  

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We're back from an unintentional break and we're coming out swinging with a whopper of a guest episode. In Part 1, we're sitting down with martial artist and lover of shapes, Seth Robinson, to discuss his AuDHD experience.    During our conversation, we chat about the cracker to cookie spectrum, the challenges of building routines, the mental stimulation of trying to avoid getting kicked in the head, the struggles of getting an autism diagnosis when you don't fit the stereotype, the lessons on self-love that come through raising neurodivergent children, and so much more.      Resources Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com  Follow us on TikTok: @weirdsofafeather Watch full-length episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather  Become a Patreon member for bonus content: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather

Send us a textEver wish you could quiet the story in your head without having to relive it? We sit down with Marine veteran and defense-tech CEO Tony Crescenzo to explore a practical, science-backed way to downshift the nervous system using neuroacoustic entrainment. Tony opens up about the years he spent running hot—rage, hypervigilance, and fractured sleep—and how a targeted audio protocol shifted his sleep from barely restorative to deeply replenishing. The conversation gets real about why so many first responders and veterans avoid talk therapy, and how culturally aware approaches can make all the difference.We break down the sleep architecture behind feeling human again. Slow wave sleep restores the body; REM sleep stabilizes emotion and consolidates memory. Tony shares research showing meaningful gains in both, along with a 9% boost in threat recognition—vital for police, fire, EMS, dispatchers, and military communities where seconds matter. You'll hear how suppressing the prefrontal “rumination engine” while opening the anterior cingulate, parietal, and occipital regions enables somatic processing: the body digests stress so the mind can stand down.Then we zoom out to cognitive resilience—the brain's ability to adapt quickly under pressure. Using EEG-guided and AI-personalized protocols, entrainment builds coherence front-to-back and left-to-right, easing brain fog and improving metabolic efficiency. The result is a steadier baseline, faster recovery after spikes, and sleep that actually repairs. If you've been stuck between white-knuckle coping and sterile clinical answers, this is a credible path you can start at home, including free app tracks for power naps, rumination relief, and sleep support.How to reach Jonathan: 1) https://www.IntelligentWaves.com 2) https://www.PeakNeuro.com3) https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonycrescenzo/Freed.ai: We'll Do Your SOAP Notes!Freed AI converts conversations into SOAP note.Use code Steve50 for $50 off the 1st month!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast

House hushing is a decluttering method that aims to create peaceful spaces in your home by reducing visual noise. Visual noise refers to anything excessive, jarring, or inharmonious in your environment, such as clutter, mismatched colors, or loud patterns. According to interiors blogger Myquillin Smith of The Nester, "Everything in your room has a voice… taking up visual, physical and even emotional space. Quieting your space removes all those voices in a room at once." Why is house hushing beneficial? And how do you hush a house? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why do my eyelids twitch when I'm tired?⁠ ⁠Is sleeping naked good for you?⁠ ⁠Do anti-anxiety patches really work?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 28/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and hypnotherapist Sarah Breskman Cosme reveals how quantum hypnosis and past-life regression open a direct channel to universal consciousness — and what it teaches us about spiritual evolution — in episode 224 of Far Out with Faust.Trained under legendary regression pioneers Dolores Cannon and Dr. Brian Weiss, Sarah Breskman Cosme bridges science and spirituality through her groundbreaking approach to quantum hypnosis. A certified practitioner of Cannon's Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique, she guides clients into the theta brain-wave state to access higher awareness, uncover lessons from other lifetimes, and reconnect with the soul's purpose. She's the bestselling author of A Hypnotist's Journey to Atlantis, A Hypnotist's Journey to the Secrets of the Sphinx, and A Hypnotist's Journey to Avalon.In this enlightening conversation, Faust and Sarah explore how hypnosis can unlock the universal mind, revealing patterns, purpose, and profound healing. They discuss how meditation quiets the analytical brain, how self-love transforms suffering, and why the challenges in life are the soul's greatest teachers. Sarah shares astonishing verified cases from her clients' past-life regressions, including memories that later checked out in historical record. The two dive into the parallels between hypnosis and ayahuasca, the dangers of modern technology as mass hypnosis, and how facing negativity sparks spiritual evolution.In this episode:

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Our conditioned mind is filled with distractions, including worry-thoughts that continually create anxiety in the body. This meditation guides us in relaxing the body, and then establishing the breath as a home base. By gathering and collecting the attention, the mind can settle and allow for a relaxed, wakeful presence.

The iconic Bob Roth joins Kelly to demystify meditation. Meditation Bob has helped quiet the minds of David Lynch, Oprah, Tom Hanks, Steve Martin, and now he's answering all of our questions. He weighs in on how often one should meditate, how to meditate and how to time your meditation. He shares the long term benefits of practicing and why mantras are secret, and he tells us how to quiet David Letterman's mind. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sheila Vijeyarasa on Courage, Alignment & Stepping Through the FearEpisode IntroductionWhat happens when your life falls apart and that breakdown becomes your greatest breakthrough? In this empowering episode, Steve sits down with Sheila Vijeyarasa, a spiritual teacher, leadership coach, and author of Brave: Courageously Live Your Truth, to explore what it really means to find alignment, rebuild after loss, and live from intuition rather than fear.Sheila shares her raw story of walking away from corporate success to embrace a higher calling, navigating her own dark nights of the soul, and building a life of authenticity, purpose, and power. Together, Steve and Sheila unpack what bravery looks like in real life — and how every challenge can be the doorway to transformation.About Our GuestSheila Vijeyarasa is a globally recognised intuitive business coach, speaker, and author of Brave: Courageously Live Your Truth. Combining spirituality with high-performance leadership, Sheila helps women and professionals reclaim their confidence, develop intuition, and create a life of aligned purpose. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Sydney Morning Herald, and CEO Magazine, and she continues to inspire thousands through her keynotes, retreats, and coaching programs.Follow Our GuestWebsite: https://www.sheilav.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheila_v__/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheila.vijeyarasa/Follow Us OnHost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestevehodgson/Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharewithsteve/Episode Highlights00:00 - Episode Trailer00:35 - Meet Sheila Vijeyarasa: from corporate executive to spiritual coach02:30 - The internal and external noise that shapes our lives05:40 - How losing everything became Sheila's awakening08:20 - Turning breakdowns into breakthroughs11:45 - The power of curiosity and self-awareness14:25 - Finding courage to walk through the unknown16:02 - Quieting the inner critic and trusting your growth19:20 - Facing fear and building the muscle of bravery22:10 - Why courage is cultivated through small daily acts24:35 - Speaking your truth and showing up with authenticity26:45 - Handling criticism and connecting with the one person who needs your message29:45 - Steve's story of facing his biggest fear and the freedom beyond it33:20 - Sheila's practices for calming the noise and embracing discomfort37:22 - Checking in on your goals and staying in alignment with your values40:10 - Believing that you deserve everything you dream of41:50 - Journaling as a mirror for your emotions and growth44:15 - A message from Sheila to those standing at the edge of change47:04 - What's next: global speaking, new book, and brave new beginnings50:30 - Why even the brave still face imposter syndrome52:00 - Closing reflections and where to connect with Sheila

Damian Chaparro on Quieting the Noise & Rediscovering What's EnoughEpisode IntroductionWhat happens when we step away from the chaos of modern life and truly listen to ourselves, to nature, to silence? In this deeply reflective conversation, Steve sits down with Damian Chaparro, visionary co-founder of Aro Hā Wellness Retreat in New Zealand.Together, they explore how our fast-paced, hyper-connected world is leaving us overstimulated and unfulfilled, and how practices of mindfulness, movement, and nature immersion can help us reconnect to what really matters. Damian opens up about the creation of Aro Hā, the challenges of building a regenerative retreat from the ground up, and the philosophy that has guided his work for over a decade: “It's enough. I'm enough.”This episode invites you to slow down, breathe, and rediscover the art of living with enough.About Our GuestDamian Chaparro is the co-founder and visionary behind Aro Hā, a multi-award-winning regenerative wellness retreat nestled in Glenorchy, New Zealand. With a background in business and technology, Damian left the corporate world to dedicate his life to helping others heal and reconnect through nature, mindfulness, and sustainable living.Aro Hā has been named among the world's best wellness retreats, celebrated for its unique fusion of yoga, mindfulness, nutrition, and regenerative design. Damian's mission is to guide individuals and the planet toward deeper harmony, conscious living, and authentic regeneration.Follow Our GuestWebsite: https://www.aro-ha.com/Instagram (Retreat): https://www.instagram.com/aroharetreats/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/damianchaparro/Follow Us OnHost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestevehodgson/Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharewithsteve/Episode Highlights00:00 - Episode Trailer01:00 - Meet Damian Chaparro: co-founder of Aro Hā02:14 - The noise of modern life and our addiction to stimulation04:10 - Technology, attention, and the burnout epidemic06:20 - From corporate success to conscious living08:30 - The leap of faith that led to creating Aro Hā10:17 - Lessons from discomfort and living on the edge of change13:12 - Designing a retreat that regenerates both people and planet16:40 - The challenges of building a vision from the ground up18:55 - Learning to trust the process and let go of pressure21:14 - “What's the worst that can happen?” a mantra for courage23:13 - Honouring Māori wisdom and the story behind the name ‘Aro Hā'25:18 - What guests truly need (not just what they want)27:05 - The architecture of transformation: body, mind, and environment30:02 - Stories of guests and moments of profound change31:35 - A daily practice for awareness and resilience34:12 - Why discipline and delayed gratification build lasting wellbeing37:20 - Damian's daily non-negotiable: self-observation39:00 - The power of the mantra “It's enough. I'm enough.”42:12 - Gratitude, laughter, and rediscovering play43:56 - Regeneration as a way of life within and around us47:18 - Healing ourselves to heal the world50:05 - Finding the gift beyond the noise51:40 - The future of Aro Hā and regenerative wellness55:12 - The noise Damian has learned to live with and let go of

This episode of The Deep Dive is a fascinating and ambitious exploration that attempts to weave together quantum mechanics, UFOs, and consciousness into a single, grand "Theory of Everything." The hosts do an excellent job of breaking down complex ideas like the double-slit experiment and quantum entanglement, making them accessible and linking them directly to the radical premise: that consciousness is not a byproduct of the brain, but the fundamental fabric of reality itself.The strength of this discussion lies in its scope. Connecting the dots between the hard problem of consciousness, the transformative effects of UFO contact, and the source of creative inspiration is a bold and thought-provoking endeavor. The segment on the left brain as a "storyteller" that filters our perception of a deeper reality is particularly compelling.Where the episode occasionally stumbles is in its pacing. The leap from established quantum physics to more speculative metaphysical models like the "Coherence Loom Theory" feels a bit abrupt, and listeners looking for rigorous scientific counter-arguments might be left wanting. However, the hosts are transparent about exploring radical ideas.Ultimately, this is a 3/4-star episode not for a lack of intrigue, but for its sheer density. It's a lot to process in one sitting, but it's undeniably rewarding. You'll be left with a powerful and provocative question: If your focus truly shapes your reality, what kind of world are you creating with your thoughts?Best For: Listeners with an open mind, fans of quantum physics mysteries, and anyone interested in the intersection of science and spirituality.Key Takeaways:Consciousness may be fundamental, not matter.Phenomena like UFOs and creativity might all be connected through consciousness.Quieting your "left-brain storyteller" could be the key to accessing a deeper reality.For more information visitwww.presidentialufo.org

HIIIII MY LOVEEEE. I hope this episode can be soooo healing for you. Sometimes we may have a little hater in our head that can be sooooo loud...believe me I've been there. But in this episode, I talk about some ways to quiet down that little hater/little critic we may have in our head and also give you some tools and action steps to help you choose thoughts that can serve you. I'm sooooo proud of you. But I hope you are proud of yourself.Love, Randi @randi.paulos

We've got a surprise for you this week – Sabrina is back! She and Sonia T. are taking full control of the mic while Sonia C. is teaching, and they are tackling the barking dogs. We've all had seasons when the barking dogs are really revved up, but when your expectations of yourself and others start to spin out of control, it's time for you to take charge and calm down.    This week's theme is: You – not your barking dog – are in control of you!    Reserve your seat at the Speed Dial Your Guidance Experience today!   Highlights: Welcome back to the podcast, Sabrina! [:30] Eclipse season is wrapping up, and our shadows are ready to rest. [2:02]  Quieting the inner critic. [9:34] Check your expectations – of yourself and others! [11:50] You get to turn the awareness dial up or down. [17:30] Meet Pete and Peony! What is your barking dog's name? [19:40]  You get to choose what news you consume. [25:05] Who tells you that you're too much? [30:00] Tool of the Week: Embrace your inner child, but don't let her drive the bus. [39:10] Question of the Week: Are birds really my spirit guides? [42:54]   Eclipse season is wrapping up, and our spirits are rejoicing!  Something about the shadows that come out during eclipse season can leave us feeling unsettled about our lives and unsure about our relationships, but it doesn't have to be that way! Being intuitive sometimes means knowing others' needs even before they do, but that awareness dial doesn't always need to be turned up to full volume. You can choose to quiet the dial, and you just may preserve your happy relationships in the process!   Today on the podcast, we also welcome Pete and Peony, the barking dogs! Your ego intellect can be named and can be put to good use in service to your spirit. But when you let the dog drive the bus, it gets really loud, really quickly! When your barking dog gets critical and starts thinking in black and white and just knows it's right about everything, it's time to name it to tame it. Remember, you are in control here, not your barking dog.    Tool of the Week: Embrace your inner child, but don't let her drive the bus. [39:10]   Question of the Week: Are birds really my spirit guides? [42:54]   Continue on Your Journey:   Your Glorious Life  Sonia C's In the Moment Guidance Good Vibes Tribe  More Sonia Choquette Follow Sonia Choquette on Instagram Sonia Choquette on YouTube Sonia Choquette's Book Read Life ACCURATELY: Recognize and Respond to What's Really Happening Soul Mastery: 22 Lessons to Reinvent Your Life  Order Sonia Choquette's Trust Your Vibes Guided Journal True Balance book by Sonia C.   More Sonia Tully Psychic YOUniversity Level 1 Waitlist Psychic YOUniversity Level 2 Waitlist  Book a Reading with Sonia Tully Sonia on Substack Follow Sonia Tully on Instagram Book a Discovery Call with Sonia Tully Free Spiritual Toolkit and Meditation   Connect with Sabrina Tully  Buy Sonia and Sabrina's Book You Are Amazing   Share with us your questions and vibe stories at itsallrelatedpodcastquestions@gmail.com and vibecheck@soniatully.com

What if the only thing holding you back from greatness is sitting quietly between your ears—your own mindset?Get ready to have your mind blown on this episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, as we dive into the fascinating world of mindset mastery, self-hypnosis, and performance breakthroughs with celebrity hypnotist, motivational speaker, and author, Ricky Kalmon.In this genuinely eye-opening interview, Lou and Ricky break down the real science (and a bit of the “magic”) behind mindset transformation—from reducing stress, banishing mental clutter, and boosting productivity to transforming how you play golf, pitch in the boardroom, and show up in life. Ricky shares the wild story of how his comedy hypnotist show for corporate events evolved into game-changing growth mindset keynotes, why he believes all hypnosis is actually self-hypnosis, and how training your brain is now recognized as a powerhouse hard skill across industries.You'll hear about:The critical difference (and surprising overlap) between meditation and hypnosis—and why YOU are already your own most powerful hypnotist.How a CEO slashed his golf handicap and discovered it changed his business leadership just as much.The secret to clearing mental clutter (and why even Ricky listens to his own advice to stay on his A-game).Why focusing your mindset is key to thriving, whether you're an executive, athlete, or just someone looking to lower your score (on the green or in life).Ricky's approach to corporate performance, personal reset routines, and why sometimes you have to “listen more” to both yourself and the world around you.Plus, you'll get some fun insights into Ricky's preferences (snappy cookies over soft, sushi fan, and why The Godfather is his ultimate “golf” movie). And if you love golf, don't miss the insider story behind Ricky's new book, Leverage Your Mindset for Golfers—even though he doesn't play!Ready to unlock your hidden mental superpowers? Hit play and thrive loud with mindset maverick Ricky Kalmon!Episode Overview: 00:00 – Lou's energetic introduction & why mindset matters01:06 – Meet Ricky Kalmon: His journey from hypnotist to corporate mindset expert03:57 – Why has it taken so long for mindset to get its due?06:07 – Meditation vs. hypnosis: What's the difference?08:45 – How suggestions and self-hypnosis can shape your life10:41 – The real challenge: Decluttering the mind for peak performance13:25 – How Ricky practices what he preaches (even listening to his own audios)15:06 – Golf, mindset, and the story behind Leverage Your Mindset for Golfers18:12 – Ricky's surprising admission: he doesn't golf, but his methods work everywhere20:26 – Feedback and transformative results from clients (leaders and athletes alike)22:30 – Where to find Ricky, his books, and app24:31 – Fun Street: Ricky's favorite “golf” movie, food, routines, places, and more29:40 – Ricky's top pick of magical golf courses and favorite destinations30:47 – Final thoughts, thanks, and outtroTune in and discover how your mindset can change your world—one thought at a time!

I'm sharing why menopause increases food noise and how you can learn to trust yourself around any food without taking shots or medications. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/492  

Hey Wildflower, As we move into September, I want to help you lessen your worry and ruminating ways. It is so easy to get caught up in worry and then ruminate over all the things that can go wrong in life. This way of handling your life's worries often becomes a habit. It is possible to break that habit and learn healthier ways of dealing with life's difficult emotions.  Let's start our month with another meditation, to slow down and increase your quiet mind. It is possilbe to quiet your mind, you just need to be in awarenss of the round and round of your own brain. Once you see it, you can do something about it. Each week this month, we will be working on how to reduce the stress and anxiety caused by worry and rumination. But, for today, let's sit still for a few moments and connect with your mind and body. amyloganlife.com

In Visions of the Divine (Sophia Institute Press), Catholic evangelist, author, and a top Wall Street executive STEPHEN F. AUTH, reunites the art of the Eucharist with the Eucharistic liturgy itself. Much splendid art adorns and magnificently beautifies Churches throughout the globe, a phenomenathat came under great stress during the Reformation, and especially under JOHN CALVIN. "Calvin, especially, was very much opposed to [Church art]," explains AUTH, in this interview with JOHN AIDAN BYRNE. To order Visions of theDivine: https://www.sojolk8trk.com/99LK8N/29X...Other Books by STEVE AUTH: Pilgrimage to the Museum: https://www.sojolk8trk.com/99LK8N/PHW...Missionary of Wall Street: https://www.sojolk8trk.com/99LK8N/51G...Indeed, much of this early Church art was separated from the context of the Mass for which it was created many centuries ago and is relegated now to museums sprinkled around the world. Along with his co-authors Evelyn Auth andMsgr. Roger Landry, Steve leads the reader on a worldwide pilgrimage to some of the most spectacular and moving artistic masterpieces created over the millennia to help clergy and laity alike penetrate more deeply into the Eucharistic mystery. Journeying to museums and churches in nearly twenty cities across the United States and Europe, the authors will guide you through the liturgy of the Mass in ways you may never have experienced. Whether you attend church out of obligation, for the sense of community you find there, or for the Eucharistic presence itself, Visions of the Divine will help you make these experiences richer, more vibrant, and more fulfilling. And if you've never attended a Roman Catholic Mass and are curious about what happens there, Visions will give you an experience guaranteed to leave you thirsting for more. Narrated in the author's simple, emotive style, Visions of the Divine presents you with dozens of colorful images of thought-provoking art that will immerse you in each element of the Mass at a deeper and more profound level, including: How the simple act of making the Sign of the Cross, which the average Catholic does eight times during the liturgy, can make you cry Quieting your mind to listen more actively to the Word of God and to imagine yourself in the moment as the Word is proclaimed and the author guides you through some of the Scriptures' most iconic messages Imagining the Apostles' Creed as it was carved and painted into one of Europe's most colorful Catholic churches. Meditating on a lasting image of eternity while the collection basket is passed — a practice that will forever change how you think about this relatively prosaic element of the liturgy Reliving the sacrifice and triumph of Christ on Calvary during the Eucharistic prayers through some of the greatest artistic masterpieces ever created. Following the path of biblical figures, such as Mary Magdalene, the prodigal son, and St. Paul himself, to freely receive Christ's healing mercy, forgiveness, peace, and love at Mass Experiencing the sacrament of Holy Communion for what it truly is — communion with God Himself. How to re-enter the world following the Mass with visual images in your head that will make you a more effective evangelist From Rembrandt, El Greco, and Van Gogh to Michelangelo, da Vinci, and Raphael; from Velaquez, Picasso, and Dali to lesser-known greats, such as Pontormo, Masaccio and Drolling, the array of breathtaking art in Visions of the Divine will enlighten your path to communion with God. You will witness our Father's love for you and be encouraged to let yourself be loved by Him within the Eucharistic mystery.

Firm owners are expected to wear many hats and look after numerous clients at the same time. But without the right processes and boundaries, you could experience client chaos and overwhelm. Michelle Weinstein shares how The Abundant Accountant can help you resolve this hurdle with one of her clients, Melissa Schroder of Melissa's Advisory Service, LLC. Melissa reflects on how the eight-week sales mastery course helped her take control of her finances, determine which clients to let go, and add up to $27,000 to her revenue. Tune in as she shares how embracing such a huge change allowed her to bring her career to greater heights and get out of the hamster wheel.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3662: Erica Layne shares six heartfelt reasons why embracing self-love can profoundly transform your life. From quieting self-criticism to deepening connections with others, her insights remind us that the path to growth, peace, and authentic relationships begins within. Discover how self-compassion not only lifts the weight of outside expectations but also models empowerment for those we care about most. Quotes to ponder: “Shame, the belief that you're unworthy of love and belonging, does not support long-term, transformational change.” “Self-love helps us see our own potential, allows us to forgive ourselves when we take a step backward, and eliminates the shame spiral that so often lands us right back where we started.” “For every part of myself that I've decided to accept over the years, I've felt the pressure of other people's opinions fall away.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices