Podcasts about radical acceptance

Ever wondered why lasting physical change feels impossible despite doing everything right?In this episode, Ethan sits down with transformational coach and author Jim Curtis to unpack how your mindset dictates your health. They dive deep into breaking subconscious childhood programming, overcoming shame, and shifting the internal stories that keep you stuck. Jim shares actionable insights on how changing your perspective and focusing on what you love can unlock profound personal transformation.Ready to take control of your journey?Sign up for Ethan's newsletter for weekly insights and inspiration:https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribeSHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Introduction & Hollywood Casting03:10 - Early Diets and Sneaking Food06:23 - Radical Acceptance and Overcoming Shame08:06 - Jim's Medical Mystery and Healing Journey13:24 - Mind-Body Healing and the Placebo Effect22:50 - Changing Your Identity to Change Reality36:26 - Questioning the Stories We Tell Ourselves44:25 - Realization vs. Manifestation51:50 - Focus on What You Want, Not What You Fear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This talk was given by Mikey Noechel during the Summer of Love Retreat in Sewanee, TN on July 15th-19th, 2026. Mikey offers the second afternoon instructions on compassion meditation. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

Learn how to JournalSpeak⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yourbreakawake.com/journalspeak Patti came to this work after years of living with trigeminal neuralgia, often called one of the most painful conditions a person can experience. She had tried everything she could find to make the pain stop—specialists, restrictive diets, supplements, holistic treatments, and an exhausting amount of vigilance around what might trigger the next attack. Then something shifted. Patti reached a place of radical acceptance and, almost immediately afterward, stumbled across the story of someone who had recovered using my work. What began as an attempt to get rid of excruciating facial pain became an entirely different journey into JournalSpeak, childhood trauma, people-pleasing, fear, and the ways her nervous system had been trying to protect her for decades. This conversation goes far beyond a traditional recovery story. Patti and I talk about why rushing to heal can actually communicate more danger to the nervous system, why pain can unconsciously create permission to receive care when you've spent your life being “the strong one,” and how self-sacrifice can masquerade as love while keeping old childhood patterns alive. We also get into scarcity, radical acceptance, the complicated truth about loving imperfect parents, and why healing eventually becomes about so much more than symptoms. Patti's pain brought her to this work, but what she found on the other side was a completely different relationship with herself, her husband, her children, and the life she gets to live. XOOX n. Come spend the weekend with us at MIRAVAL AUSTIN! Sept. 25-27th. ALMOST SOLD OUT! ⁠1:1 COACHING WITH TRAINED COACHES SUPERVISED DIRECTLY BY NICOLE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST HERE TO HELP OTHERS FIND IT!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producer: Lisa Eisenpresser ~~~~~ SUPPORT:

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, Marcus Aurelius Anderson talks with Stefanos Sifandos, an author and transformational advisor. They discuss closing the gap between outer success and inner freedom. Stefanos shares his own journey through childhood bullying, addiction, and self-worth struggles. He explains how self-forgiveness, radical honesty, and genuine relational connection create lasting transformation. The conversation also covers fatherhood, marriage, control, resilience, and living in one's truth. Episode Highlights: 0:55 Marcus introduces Stefanos Sifandos and his 25 years working with Olympians, CEOs, and top performers. 10:06 Stefanos explains that self-forgiveness comes from being met with compassion and non-judgment. 22:12 They discuss truth-telling as a remedy for disconnection in relationships. 38:06 Stefanos opens up about the profound love he feels as a father. Stefanos Sifandos is an author and transformational advisor. He has spent 25 years working with Olympians, world champions, CEOs, and leaders at the top of their fields. His work focuses on closing the gap between outer success and inner freedom. He uses behavioral science, trauma resolution, and spiritual truth to guide his clients. His new book, Tuned In and Turned On, is available now at tunedinandturnedonbook.com. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radical acceptance means you stop expecting them to change, ever. It is not approval and it is not surrender, it is how you stop waiting and finally get your peace back.In this video, trauma recovery and relationship coach Kenny Weiss explains how to practice radical acceptance with a partner, parent, or difficult family member who will never change, why the arguments you keep losing are reality arguments, and the exact words that let you hold on to your reality without arguing, defending, or convincing.Kenny walks you through his three proprietary frameworks: the Worst Day Cycle™ (Trauma, Fear, Shame, Denial), the Authentic Self Cycle™ (Truth, Responsibility, Healing, Forgiveness), and the six steps of the Emotional Authenticity Method™, including Feelization, the step that rewires the emotional blueprint at the root instead of managing symptoms.Radical acceptance is not approval and not surrender. Kenny Weiss teaches that it is releasing the demand that another person change, because demanding someone be who they are not is a denial of reality, not love. The waiting itself sends an unspoken message: I will not accept you for who you are.A reality argument is when two people look at the same thing but see it differently. Kenny Weiss teaches that neither person is right or wrong, and that demanding someone accept your reality makes your internal peace depend on them, which is the definition of codependence.Kenny Weiss's radical acceptance process starts with the pink elephant test: if an accusation lands far from your truth, you don't argue or defend. You respond with, I hear what you are saying, but my reality is different.Kenny Weiss is a relationship, communication, and childhood trauma recovery specialist, author of Your Journey to Success and Your Journey to Being Yourself, and creator of the Worst Day Cycle™, Authentic Self Cycle™, and Emotional Authenticity Method™. He helps high-functioning, emotionally exhausted adults break the repeating emotional patterns that therapy, mindset work, and communication tools never touched.TOPICS COVERED: radical acceptance, how to practice radical acceptance, accepting someone who won't change, accepting a difficult family member, reality arguments, letting go of expectations in relationships, stop trying to change your partner, codependency, boundaries, emotional blueprint, survival persona, grieving the relationship you wanted, pink elephant test, Worst Day Cycle, Authentic Self Cycle, Emotional Authenticity Method, Kenny WeissTIMESTAMPS:0:00 — Waiting for Them to Finally Change1:00 — My Ten-Year Lesson: The Rattlesnake and the Puppy2:50 — The Reality Argument: Arguing Over the Color of the Wall5:15 — Why Demanding They Change Is Codependence7:30 — The Real Reason We Keep Waiting9:00 — Where the Fantasy Was Born: The Worst Day Cycle™11:45 — What Radical Acceptance Requires: The Authentic Self Cycle™14:00 — The Six Steps of Emotional Authenticity17:00 — The Pink Elephant Test: My Reality Is Different19:15 — You Are the One You Have Been Waiting For

Radical acceptance involves understanding that much of what happens is out of your control, and using strategies to calm, distract, and soothe yourself. The goal is to avoid catastrophizing -- envisioning and preparing for the worst outcomes. Radical acceptance means letting go of what you can't control, experiencing feelings and pain, but without increasing agitation, reactivity, and suffering.The support group that Kayla facilitates is now offered on a sliding scale.(Cost should not be a barrier—please reach out if you're interested)Allies in Recovery's member site is currently "on pause". ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. During this time, we have taken our entire eLearning program out from behind the paywall—the entire library of learning videos is currently available on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Goldylocks Productions presents Life, Unedited Sanctuary with Tiffany Garner and Friends, Where Reality HappensYou are Here and It is Now. Welcome to Life, Unedited Sanctuary with Tiffany Garner and Friends, Where Reality Happens! This Show is a collective where vulnerability is welcome and space is held for growth and transformation through the radical acceptance lens of reality.Tiffany Garner is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice since 2005. She is also a proud dog mom of 3, certified Life Coach, Energy coach, Spiritual Coach, Death Doula and published author of “Life, Unedited the Power of Radical Acceptance 28 Theories of Living in Reality,” which includes the book, an accompanying workbook, oracle deck and online coaching program.From the beginning of her career, she centered her work, as well as her life practice, around reality therapy-a framework she describes as “Radical acceptance of life at face value, without judgement, to the best of our ability.” In essence, “what is, is.” Her approach draws on a range of theories that together offer a grounded, deconstructed perspective on living authentically in the present moment.https://www.lifeuneditedrealitycoach.com https://insighttimer.com/tgarner7/abouthttps://account.venmo.com/u/tiffanygarner7Co-host: Tess BloomerTess Bloomer is a visual artist and end-of-life doula based in Los Angeles. Her work explores mysticism, transformation, and the creative process as a means of navigating change. Learn more and contact Tess on Instagram @tess.bloomer.art. https://www.tessbloomer.comGoldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Life, Unedited Sanctuary with Tiffany Garner and Friends, Where Reality HappensYou are Here and It is Now. Welcome to Life, Unedited Sanctuary with Tiffany Garner and Friends, Where Reality Happens! This Show is a collective where vulnerability is welcome and space is held for growth and transformation through the radical acceptance lens of reality.Tiffany Garner is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice since 2005. She is also a proud dog mom of 3, certified Life Coach, Energy coach, Spiritual Coach, Death Doula and published author of “Life, Unedited the Power of Radical Acceptance 28 Theories of Living in Reality,” which includes the book, an accompanying workbook, oracle deck and online coaching program.From the beginning of her career, she centered her work, as well as her life practice, around reality therapy-a framework she describes as “Radical acceptance of life at face value, without judgement, to the best of our ability.” In essence, “what is, is.” Her approach draws on a range of theories that together offer a grounded, deconstructed perspective on living authentically in the present moment.https://www.lifeuneditedrealitycoach.com https://insighttimer.com/tgarner7/abouthttps://account.venmo.com/u/tiffanygarner7Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Life, Unedited Sanctuary with Tiffany Garner and Friends, Where Reality HappensYou are Here and It is Now. Welcome to Life, Unedited Sanctuary with Tiffany Garner and Friends, Where Reality Happens! This Show is a collective where vulnerability is welcome and space is held for growth and transformation through the radical acceptance lens of reality.Tiffany Garner is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice since 2005. She is also a proud dog mom of 3, certified Life Coach, Energy coach, Spiritual Coach, Death Doula and published author of “Life, Unedited the Power of Radical Acceptance 28 Theories of Living in Reality,” which includes the book, an accompanying workbook, oracle deck and online coaching program.From the beginning of her career, she centered her work, as well as her life practice, around reality therapy-a framework she describes as “Radical acceptance of life at face value, without judgement, to the best of our ability.” In essence, “what is, is.” Her approach draws on a range of theories that together offer a grounded, deconstructed perspective on living authentically in the present moment.https://www.lifeuneditedrealitycoach.com https://insighttimer.com/tgarner7/aboutGoldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Life, Unedited Sanctuary with Tiffany Garner and Friends, Where Reality HappensYou are Here and It is Now. Welcome to Life, Unedited Sanctuary with Tiffany Garner and Friends, Where Reality Happens! This Show is a collective where vulnerability is welcome and space is held for growth and transformation through the radical acceptance lens of reality.Tiffany Garner is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice since 2005. She is also a proud dog mom of 3, certified Life Coach, Energy coach, Spiritual Coach, Death Doula and published author of “Life, Unedited the Power of Radical Acceptance 28 Theories of Living in Reality,” which includes the book, an accompanying workbook, oracle deck and online coaching program.From the beginning of her career, she centered her work, as well as her life practice, around reality therapy-a framework she describes as “Radical acceptance of life at face value, without judgement, to the best of our ability.” In essence, “what is, is.” Her approach draws on a range of theories that together offer a grounded, deconstructed perspective on living authentically in the present moment.https://www.lifeuneditedrealitycoach.com https://insighttimer.com/tgarner7/aboutGoldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are so many autistic women missed in childhood? And what happens when a parent's journey to understand their child leads to a life-changing discovery about themselves?In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, we welcome Julie M. Green, author of Motherness: A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood, and Radical Acceptance. Julie shares her powerful story of parenting an autistic child, navigating a late autism diagnosis, and finally making sense of a lifetime of experiences that had never quite fit together.For many women, autism goes undiagnosed for decades. Traits are often misunderstood, hidden through masking, or mistaken for anxiety, perfectionism, sensitivity, or social difficulties. Julie's journey sheds light on the unique presentation of autism in women and girls, while offering hope for those seeking answers later in life.In this conversation, we explore:▪️ Autism in women and why so many girls are missed▪️ Late autism diagnosis and its emotional impact▪️ Parenting an autistic child▪️ Masking and autistic burnout▪️ Neurodiversity and self-acceptance▪️ Autism in families and generational autism▪️ Supporting autistic children and autistic parents▪️ Identity, belonging, and mental health▪️ What radical acceptance looks like after diagnosisWhether you're a parent of an autistic child, an educator, clinician, or someone wondering if you may be autistic yourself, this episode provides valuable insight into autism spectrum disorder, neurodivergence, parenting, and self-discovery.Julie's story is a powerful reminder that understanding ourselves can happen at any age—and that sometimes the people we love most help us find our way there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you keep giving to a relationship that isn't giving much back? How do you know when you've finally done enough? In this Q&A episode, Whitney answers two questions that arrived from very different places but land in the same spot: radical acceptance. First, a woman exhausted by in-laws who never make the drive, never offer help, and never seem to notice the effort going one direction. Second, a woman whose gone no contact with parents who keep leaving her voicemails claiming they have no idea why.Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.Have a question for Whitney? Send a voice memo or email to whitney@callinghome.coJoin the Family Cyclebreakers Club: https://callinghome.coFollow Whitney on Instagram | sitwithwhitFollow Whitney on YouTube | @whitneygoodmanlmftOrder Whitney's book, Toxic Positivity: https://sitwithwhit.com/toxic-positivitySign up for updates on Whitney's new book: https://cmnyyv4kpyt.typeform.com/to/PHMzjy0oThis podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Life, Unedited Sanctuary with Tiffany Garner and Friends, Where Reality HappensYou are Here and It is Now. Welcome to Life, Unedited Sanctuary with Tiffany Garner and Friends, Where Reality Happens! This Show is a collective where vulnerability is welcome and space is held for growth and transformation through the radical acceptance lens of reality.Tiffany Garner is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice since 2005. She is also a proud dog mom of 3, certified Life Coach, Energy coach, Spiritual Coach, Death Doula and published author of “Life, Unedited the Power of Radical Acceptance 28 Theories of Living in Reality,” which includes the book, an accompanying workbook, oracle deck and online coaching program.From the beginning of her career, she centered her work, as well as her life practice, around reality therapy-a framework she describes as “Radical acceptance of life at face value, without judgement, to the best of our ability.” In essence, “what is, is.” Her approach draws on a range of theories that together offer a grounded, deconstructed perspective on living authentically in the present moment.https://www.lifeuneditedrealitycoach.com https://insighttimer.com/tgarner7/abouthttps://account.venmo.com/u/tiffanygarner7Co-host: Tess BloomerTess Bloomer is a visual artist and end-of-life doula based in Los Angeles. Her work explores mysticism, transformation, and the creative process as a means of navigating change. Learn more and contact Tess on Instagram @tess.bloomer.art. https://www.tessbloomer.comGoldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Life, Unedited Sanctuary with Tiffany Garner and Friends, Where Reality HappensYou are Here and It is Now. Welcome to Life, Unedited Sanctuary with Tiffany Garner and Friends, Where Reality Happens! This Show is a collective where vulnerability is welcome and space is held for growth and transformation through the radical acceptance lens of reality.Tiffany Garner is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice since 2005. She is also a proud dog mom of 3, certified Life Coach, Energy coach, Spiritual Coach, Death Doula and published author of “Life, Unedited the Power of Radical Acceptance 28 Theories of Living in Reality,” which includes the book, an accompanying workbook, oracle deck and online coaching program.From the beginning of her career, she centered her work, as well as her life practice, around reality therapy-a framework she describes as “Radical acceptance of life at face value, without judgement, to the best of our ability.” In essence, “what is, is.” Her approach draws on a range of theories that together offer a grounded, deconstructed perspective on living authentically in the present moment.https://www.lifeuneditedrealitycoach.com https://insighttimer.com/tgarner7/abouthttps://account.venmo.com/u/tiffanygarner7Co-host: Tess BloomerTess Bloomer is a visual artist and end-of-life doula based in Los Angeles. Her work explores mysticism, transformation, and the creative process as a means of navigating change. Learn more and contact Tess on Instagram @tess.bloomer.art. https://www.tessbloomer.comGoldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's common for us to orient more to the parts of ourselves we love, feel proud of, or see as lighter or brighter.But what about the parts that are messier, less easy-to-love, more challenging? We ALL have them, btw.Most of us hide those parts where we can, we've learned how to move through the  world without outwardly expressing them a lot of the time, unless something comes up that triggers them.Often this kind of trigger happens in intimate relationships but it can happen anywhere. In today's episode, Dani Granaroli speaks to the profound transformation she's experienced since incorporating shadow work practices largely  inspired by Carolyn Elliot's work with existential kink.We explore her personal journey, and some ideas of what shadow work even is, some insights on a different way of viewing "healthy" relationships and why radical acceptance is key to all of this - including potentially your own healing path.Resources:Today's shownotes: Grab links to Dani's workFree guided womb connection meditation and clearing Book: Existential Kink by Carolyn ElliotEpisode 197: Somatic practices for healing childhood wounds with Kristen StakeIf you loved this episode, share it with a friend, or take a screenshot and share on social media and tag me @herbalwombwisdomAnd if you love this podcast, leave a rating & write a review! It's really helpful to get the show to more amazing humans like you.  ❤️DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I'm an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal concerns.Click here to send me a quick message :)

Goldylocks Productions presents Life, Unedited Sanctuary with Tiffany Garner and Friends, Where Reality HappensYou are Here and It is Now. Welcome to Life, Unedited Sanctuary with Tiffany Garner and Friends, Where Reality Happens! This Show is a collective where vulnerability is welcome and space is held for growth and transformation through the radical acceptance lens of reality.Tiffany Garner is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice since 2005. She is also a proud dog mom of 3, certified Life Coach, Energy coach, Spiritual Coach, Death Doula and published author of “Life, Unedited the Power of Radical Acceptance 28 Theories of Living in Reality,” which includes the book, an accompanying workbook, oracle deck and online coaching program.From the beginning of her career, she centered her work, as well as her life practice, around reality therapy-a framework she describes as “Radical acceptance of life at face value, without judgement, to the best of our ability.” In essence, “what is, is.” Her approach draws on a range of theories that together offer a grounded, deconstructed perspective on living authentically in the present moment.https://www.lifeuneditedrealitycoach.com https://insighttimer.com/tgarner7/abouthttps://account.venmo.com/u/tiffanygarner7Co-host: Tess BloomerTess Bloomer is a visual artist and end-of-life doula based in Los Angeles. Her work explores mysticism, transformation, and the creative process as a means of navigating change. Learn more and contact Tess on Instagram @tess.bloomer.art. https://www.tessbloomer.comGoldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ADS on PATREON: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast This week on Dopey! Dave opens in a reflective mood before vacation, trying to practice gratitude while also admitting how ridiculous and uncomfortable it feels. He gives thanks to the Dopey team, Dopey Nation, the people who helped with the film festival, and talks about being sober, scrambling to get shows done, House of the Dragon, and crying on the Long Island Railroad while watching the Knicks finals mini movie. Then Dave gets into revenge, resentment, recovery, redemption, and the dangerous romance of “getting back.” He plays a wild voicemail from a Scottish Dopey listener coming off opiates, who tells a story about buying a house, snorting heroin before move-in day, doing coke, champagne, and Ritalin while moving furniture, crashing a van, watching his friend get arrested, and then finishing the move on a days-long stimulant binge. Then it's a classic Dopey replay with Michael Todd, former bassist of Coheed and Cambria. Michael tells the story of going from prescription painkillers on tour to OxyContin, heroin, shooting coke and dope, leaving the band, rejoining clean, relapsing, smuggling heroin across the country in Gobstopper boxes, robbing a pharmacy in Massachusetts, getting arrested, losing the band for good, dealing with cancer, shame, probation, relapse, Suboxone, and surviving a suicide attempt. It's one of the rawest Dopey conversations ever: rock stardom, addiction, shame, survival, recovery, and Dave's newly coined phrase — radical gratitude. PLUS MORE!!!! MORE! MORE!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The debut of ‘Playa Dust in My Soul' made Sarah Marshall a newly minted author late in the seventh decade of her life. The shortcomings of her first draft initiated a writer's journey that took over twenty years to learn how to carve a story from a mountain of information.As a Burning Man village leader for over twenty years, Sarah has witnessed firsthand how temporary communities catalyze permanent transformation. As a trans woman she had the experience of the event's grace in welcoming her in from outsider to enthusiastic participant. As a business professional with many past lives (military, martial artist, firefighter, engineer, adventurist, spiritual seeker, community activist), she bring lived experience to stories about reinvention and what happens when broken people find belonging in one of the most intense environments on earth. The novel explores second chances, radical acceptance, and the crucible of transformation that is the playa.This episode, like all episodes of If This Is True, brings forth what drives creatives to do what they do. For more of this content and interaction, you can also go to my substack, coolmite25.substack.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goldylocks Productions presents Life, Unedited Sanctuary with Tiffany Garner and Friends, Where Reality HappensYou are Here and It is Now. Welcome to Life, Unedited Sanctuary with Tiffany Garner and Friends, Where Reality Happens! This Show is a collective where vulnerability is welcome and space is held for growth and transformation through the radical acceptance lens of reality.Tiffany Garner is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice since 2005. She is also a proud dog mom of 3, certified Life Coach, Energy coach, Spiritual Coach, Death Doula and published author of “Life, Unedited the Power of Radical Acceptance 28 Theories of Living in Reality,” which includes the book, an accompanying workbook, oracle deck and online coaching program.From the beginning of her career, she centered her work, as well as her life practice, around reality therapy-a framework she describes as “Radical acceptance of life at face value, without judgement, to the best of our ability.” In essence, “what is, is.” Her approach draws on a range of theories that together offer a grounded, deconstructed perspective on living authentically in the present moment.https://www.lifeuneditedrealitycoach.com https://insighttimer.com/tgarner7/abouthttps://account.venmo.com/u/tiffanygarner7Co-host: Tess BloomerTess Bloomer is a visual artist and end-of-life doula based in Los Angeles. Her work explores mysticism, transformation, and the creative process as a means of navigating change. Learn more and contact Tess on Instagram @tess.bloomer.art. https://www.tessbloomer.comCo-host: Arika PhippsArika is the founder of Brutiful. She is a mother, entrepreneur, storyteller, and consciousness seeker learning that life's most brutal moments often become the most beautiful teachers. Her work was born through grief, healing, caregiving, transformation, and a deep belief that we are meant to continuously reset, reimagine, and redesign our lives.She believes death has been misunderstood. Not just physical death, but the death of identities, pain, patterns, and versions of ourselves that no longer align. Death is infinite transformation — not an ending, but a doorway into deeper presence, truth, and consciousness. Through raw storytelling, caregiving, wellness, and everyday human moments, Arika hopes to help people feel less alone and more connected to themselves, each other, and the beauty hidden inside becoming. Life is brutiful.Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julie M. Green's son was diagnosed autistic at three. She wasn't diagnosed until 44 — almost a decade of advocating fiercely for her child's needs while missing her own. In this episode, we talk about why that gap is so common, and what finally closed it for her.For Julie, recognition didn't arrive in a single lightning-bolt moment. It came slowly, over years of small things adding up — until meeting another late-diagnosed autistic woman gave her a model she'd never had for what autism could actually look like. We talk about masking and why it's not a conscious choice, the survival strategy of becoming the "quiet girl" who stays small to avoid getting anything wrong, and the way that same people-pleasing can quietly open a person up to harm.We also cover the things that often go unspoken: alexithymia, the difficulty of naming your own emotions even when you feel them intensely; face blindness and the social minefield it creates; and the particular weight of maternal guilt when you don't yet know why parenting feels so much harder for you than it seems to for everyone else. Julie shares how she's reframed burnout, why she now believes modelling rest matters more than martyring herself for her son, and what radical acceptance really looks like, including on the days it still feels out of reach.If you'd like to know more about Julie M. Green's work, check out:Her memoir, Motherness: A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood, and Radical AcceptanceHer weekly Substack newsletter, The Autistic MomHer article in The Globe and Mail, "Receiving an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult Is Not 'Trendy'"Julie M. Green on InstagramJulie M. Green's websiteTheme music: "Everything Feels New" by Evgeny Bardyuzha. All episodes written and produced by Kristen Hovet.Send in your questions to otherautism@gmail.com Buy me a coffee!Book a life-coaching session with me!The views, opinions, and experiences shared by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or production team. The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical or professional advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions related to your health, fitness, or wellness. 

What does it mean to keep your heart open when the world feels most dangerous? Tami Simon speaks with beloved meditation teacher Tara Brach—author of Radical Acceptance and Trusting the Gold—about her new inner workbook The Courageous Heart: Choosing to Love in Perilous Times. Tami and Tara discuss how to stay engaged without being overwhelmed, why grief is often the doorway to love, and what it takes to widen the circles of belonging in perilous times.This conversation offers genuine transmission—not just concepts about awakening, but the palpable presence of realized teachers exploring the growing edge of spiritual understanding together. Originally aired on Sounds True One.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

https://www.the-christ.net/In this joyful summer worship session from June 21, 2026, we gather in devotion to open our hearts, remember the Presence that unites us, and celebrate God's Love.Join Peter, Jiska, Erik, and Dini as they share profound miracles, deep reflections, and uplifting live music. This week's core theme is Radical Acceptance—exploring what it truly means to accept the Atonement for oneself and willingly let go of the ego's illusions. From navigating the messy parts of our minds to using modern technology for spiritual healing, this episode is a beautiful invitation to surrender to the Spirit.Erik shares a vivid and relatable metaphor about discovering maggots in the kitchen, illustrating how we must allow our hidden, messy thoughts to surface in awareness rather than repressing them.Discover how Jiska creatively uses modern technology, specifically ChatGPT, to navigate the "Levels of Mind" process for deep emotional clearing.The group discusses how feelings of unworthiness and guilt are just constructs of the ego, and how true radical acceptance requires surrendering these beliefs entirely.Enjoy moving, original songs woven throughout the session, including "Jesus Walk With Me," "Radical Acceptance," and "Joy is Here."Join Us Live!Our Worship Services are streamed online every Sunday at 11 AM! Download the LCM app and check your push notification settings to receive a reminder so you never miss a joyful celebration.Follow us on:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/DavidHoffmeister https://www.youtube.com/@LivingMiraclesFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ACIM.ACourseInMiracles Learn more about David & Living Miracles:https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/eventsLearn more about A Course in Miracles:https://ACIM.bizDavid's Spanish YouTube Channel is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP9Gw00CldPUmiu43y7fdWwDavid's Portuguese YouTube Channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@davidhoffmeisterucem

Goldylocks Productions presents Life, Unedited Sanctuary with Tiffany Garner and Friends, Where Reality HappensTiffany Garner is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice since 2005. She is also a proud dog mom of 3, certified Life Coach, Energy coach, Spiritual Coach, Death Doula and published author of “Life, Unedited the Power of Radical Acceptance 28 Theories of Living in Reality,” which includes the book, an accompanying workbook, oracle deck and online coaching program.From the beginning of her career, she centered her work, as well as her life practice, around reality therapy-a framework she describes as “Radical acceptance of life at face value, without judgement, to the best of our ability.” In essence, “what is, is.” Her approach draws on a range of theories that together offer a grounded, deconstructed perspective on living authentically in the present moment.https://www.lifeuneditedrealitycoach.com https://insighttimer.com/tgarner7/abouthttps://account.venmo.com/u/tiffanygarner7Co-host: Tess BloomerTess Bloomer is a visual artist and end-of-life doula based in Los Angeles. Her work explores mysticism, transformation, and the creative process as a means of navigating change. Learn more and contact Tess on Instagram @tess.bloomer.art. https://www.tessbloomer.comGoldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start todays episode laughing so hard....it IS the best medecine.Barking dogs just add to the live episode. RADICAL ACCEPTANCE!!!!CONNECT @linktree/klsurvivor101CONNECT@https://youtube.com/@karinalemire?si=beI3J9IVlRxIWQeSMEFICAL DISCLAIMER: Any content used in this or any other episode of SSTO is that of the creator and should NEVER be replaced for professional physicians help.#stroke #strokesurvivor #selfhelp #brainstemdissection #ranking # #radicalacceptance #acceptance #dog #wholetthedogsout #laughsoloud #trydifferentthings

 How can you have a conversation with someone who doesn't agree with you?  Will you be understanding? Or just dismiss it? We are living in a time where people seemingly have deeply conflicting views. Lisa continues the conversation today with author and therapist Carolyn Sharp, who assures us that it is possible to find common ground. She also shares ways to handle being triggered, if conversations get heated. Carolyn asks us to consider our values. It's a matter of alignment and feeling safe. She explains that it's better to be proactive in our relationships. Care, respect, and curiosity are all keys to better communication. She also discusses how to set boundaries if things are going in a toxic direction. We must be confident in our boundaries. We need to first understand ourselves and our limits, then we can be clear with others. Carolyn is both a therapist and coach, who works with individuals as well as couples. She has been trained by relationship expert Stan Tatkin, founder of the PACT Institute. She talks about how you know whether to repair a damaged relationship. She believes almost any problem in a relationship, except for abuse, can be fixed and eventually healed, as long as the individuals want it to work out for the best. It takes constant care, and can be challenging, yet relationships offer us the biggest opportunities for growth! Info: CarolynSharp.com and SecureConnectionsRetreats.com

In this walking episode:A shining moment of full creative expressionBaking and cooking as a life preserver for sanityA surprising mindset shift: away from wishing I was somewhere else and towards making the most of this thingI mentionHidden Brain podcast episodes: Designing a Life that Matters and Radical Acceptance (thanks Morgan!)How to Live a Meaningful Life by Dave Evans and Bill BurnettSlow Productivity by Cal NewportCookies I Have Loved by Julie Van Rosendaal

Can you be understanding and compassionate with someone who has differing views than you do? How can you allow for the conflict that might ensue?  Or do you just walk away? According to our guest today, author, therapist, and relationship expert Carolyn Sharp, there are ways to handle being triggered. This is a normal and natural response when we feel fear. If we can soften, it will ease the trigger, and we can begin to feel calmer. Carolyn explains that if we learn to be curious, rather than judgmental, we can get through these intense moments. When we stay focused on just the facts, we disconnect from the curiosity. We can feel misunderstood and not heard. We can feel that people are not respecting us. This is prevalent in our country and especially missing culturally now. We all want to be understood and recognized. For example, many people may disagree about how the government wants to enforce judgements and control the narrative. We must create space to talk about things in a safe way. Make it safe for both sides. It's a matter of acknowledging and not judging. If someone feels wrong, it erodes compassion. This can lead to violence and lack of safety. Carolyn also discusses her recent book, "Fire It Up: Reigniting Intimacy and Joy in Your Relationship" and how she wrote it for couples and people in relationships. It's about compassionate communication. She addresses various aspects of couples including what to do when one lies or even is unfaithful. She talks about how lying is extraordinarily common in relationships, especially during the courtship phase. As an example, someone may ask, "How do you like the dinner I cooked?" and the other person may feel the need to be overly complimentary, even if they dislike it. She talks about a culture where people feel safe enough to be completely honest. If we continue with "white lies" we eventually stop recognizing that we are lying. In this Age of Social Media, we are experiencing general people, who are not trained journalists, reporting what they believe is fact. People are stating opinions and claiming it as fact. This becomes very hard for us to decipher and can lead to major disagreements. Carolyn also talks about the importance of investing in your relationships, and specifically with your partner. She addresses if someone in the partnership cheats and how traumatic it can be.  If the other person is not hearing you, it's important to decide if it's healthy to stay in the relationship. If it's in a situation with co-workers or with your boss, you may need to just "agree to disagree." We are not able to change others. We can only change ourselves. Fighting doesn't allow for this opportunity. In politics and such a divided nation, it's challenging to acknowledge one another. It is impacting many aspects of our lives. Many people feel betrayed and hurt. We are living in an intense time, and Carolyn suggests getting support around your feelings. These are complicated times, but there are ways to de-escalate and disengage. Everyone has to decide what they need in their relationships. You can value the other person's support yet not agree with them. It's better to be honest and respectful and see if you can come to a place of radical acceptance. Info: CarolynSharp.com and SecureConnectionsRetreats.com

What happens when you stop viewing yourself through a pathology lens and start seeing your differences as part of your identity instead of evidence that something is wrong with you? In this thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with Shira Collings, LPC, a neurodiversity-affirming, fat-affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming, disability justice-aligned therapist, to explore neurodivergence as a social identity and how that perspective can transform the way we think about eating disorders, mental health, and recovery. Together, we discuss the concept of sanism, the oppression faced by people whose minds fall outside societal expectations of "normal," and how shame often develops when people internalize messages that they are broken, defective, or in need of fixing. We also examine the overlap between neurodiversity, anti-fatness, eating disorder recovery, and disability justice. Shira shares their personal journey with neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and self-acceptance. We discuss why many people identify as neurodivergent without pursuing formal diagnosis, how neurodivergence can function as a cultural identity, and why community often plays a powerful role in healing. We also unpack radical acceptance, harm reduction, and the limitations of all-or-nothing recovery narratives. Instead of focusing on perfection, we explore how people can reduce suffering, increase self-compassion, and build lives that align with their values. In This Episode, We Discuss Neurodivergence as a social identity rather than a diagnosis The origins of the neurodiversity paradigm What sanism is and how it affects mental health care Self-diagnosis, formal diagnosis, and personal identity The intersection of neurodiversity, eating disorders, and anti-fatness How shame fuels both mental health struggles and eating disorders Radical acceptance and self-compassion Harm reduction approaches in eating disorder recovery Why recovery does not need to be all-or-nothing How disability justice can reshape the way we support neurodivergent people About Shira Collings Shira Collings, LPC (she/they), is a feminist, neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming, fat-affirming, and disability justice-aligned psychotherapist. They specialize in reproductive mental health, eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, grief, and loss. Shira supports clients in healing from internalized and systemic oppression while building lives that align with their values. Follow Shira on Instagram: @threadandthreshold.therapy Website: threadandthreshold.com Who This Episode Is For This episode is for neurodivergent people, eating disorder survivors, therapists, advocates, caregivers, and anyone who has ever wondered whether they have spent too much of their life trying to fix parts of themselves that were never broken. Key Takeaway Healing does not always come from becoming someone different. Sometimes healing begins when you stop treating yourself like a problem to solve and start approaching yourself with curiosity, compassion, and acceptance. Related Episodes Why Eating Still Breaks Down for Neurodivergent People With Long-Term Eating Disorders via Apple & Spotify. Unmasking, Embodiment, & Trust: A Neurodivergent Approach to Eating Disorder Recovery With Dr. Emma Offord @divergentlives via Apple & Spotify. Unmasking in Eating Disorder Recovery: What Neurodivergent People Need to Know About Safety & Healing via Apple & Spotify. Autism & Anorexia: When Masking Looks Like Restriction, & Recovery Feels Unsafe via Apple & Spotify. Recovering Again: Navigating Eating Disorders After a Late Neurodivergent Diagnosis (Part 1) With Stacie Fanelli, LCSW @edadhd_therapist via Apple & Spotify. Work With Dr. Marianne Miller I specialize in ARFID, binge eating disorder, anorexia, bulimia, and neurodivergent-affirming eating disorder care. I provide therapy in California and Washington, DC, as well as coaching and educational resources worldwide. Learn more at www.drmariannemiller.com On my website, you can also explore my ARFID & Selective Eating Course, Binge Eating Recovery Membership, and additional resources for neurodivergent eating disorder recovery. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it with someone who may need to hear this message.

In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley continues the From Mask to Map series by exploring the neurodivergent nuance of Mel Robbins' Let Them theory - a powerful idea rooted in acceptance, non-attachment, and the release of control.At its best, Let Them invites us to stop exhausting ourselves by trying to manage other people's choices, opinions, priorities, and reactions. But for neurodivergent people, especially those with histories of masking, fawning, burnout, chronic illness, trauma, or self-abandonment, advice like this needs careful translation.Ashley explores how Let Them connects with mindfulness, Buddhism, Radical Acceptance, and her emerging framework: Aware > Allow > Align.You'll hear how acceptance becomes safer and more embodied when we learn to:* become aware of what is happening externally and internally* allow reality, emotions, body signals, and nervous system responses to be recognised* align with values, boundaries, safety, dignity, and self-trustThis episode looks at why “acceptance” can sometimes be misunderstood as approval, passivity, or tolerance of harm - and how neurodivergent nuance helps us see reality clearly without abandoning ourselves.The episode closes with a simple mindfulness labelling meditation, using the breath and gentle noticing to practise Aware > Allow > Align in real time.If this work resonates and you're interested in Ashley's September group coaching cohort, you can email [integrativeiom@gmail.com](mailto:integrativeiom@gmail.com) to register your interest.Our Sponsors:

Committing to the small, how not to take rejection personally, how not to let body image impact actions, adjusting to shift work, in the moment tips for negative body image, radical acceptance in practice 

Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with bestselling author and creative legend Steven Pressfield in Santa Monica for a wide-ranging conversation centered on Pressfield's new historical fiction novel, The Arcadian. The two explore the novel's ancient mercenary protagonist Telamon, the philosophy of resistance, the role of vulnerability in transformation, and what it means to keep doing the work — even after losing everything in a wildfire. Episode Highlights: 9:55 — The Magical Horse and the Hope of ReleasePressfield unpacks the inciting incident of The Arcadian — Telamon spotting a horse he recognizes from the year 70 AD bearing the brand of the 10th Roman Legion. The horse, appearing 1,400 years later, becomes a symbol of potential redemption and drives the entire story forward. 10:35 — Westerns, Vulnerable Characters, and Human TransformationPressfield reveals that The Arcadian is structurally a Western — like Unforgiven or Shane — and explains why the genre's conventions (a man of violence, a lawless landscape, a vulnerable character) are the perfect vehicle for stories about overcoming emotional isolation and finding humanity. 28:38 — Resistance, the LA Fires, and the Work That Saves You Pressfield opens up about losing his home in the 2025 LA wildfires, including a 40-year-old handwritten copy of the Empedocles quote. He reflects on how devotion to the work — and an acorn from Thermopylae returned by a Special Forces friend — helped hold him together. Steven Pressfield is one of the most influential American authors of the past three decades. Best known for The War of Art, Gates of Fire, and The Legend of Bagger Vance, Pressfield has built a body of work that spans historical fiction, nonfiction on creativity, and screenwriting. A former Marine and advertising copywriter, he spent years living in a Chevy van before finally breaking through as a writer. His concept of "Resistance" — the internal force that blocks creative work — has become a touchstone for artists, entrepreneurs, and warriors worldwide. His newest novel, The Arcadian, was released May 26, 2025. He publishes a weekly blog, Writing Wednesdays, at StevenPressfield.com. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by the incredible actress and content creator Alea O'Shea to talk embracing adversity, learning to laugh at what life throws at you and how to lean on your loved ones when you need it most. Around the time of her 25th birthday, Alea was diagnosed with brain cancer. Since then, she has been generously sharing her story online while offering tips on how to advocate for yourself and embrace radical acceptance. As mentioned in the show, if you have the means you can support Alea O'Shea and the CEARE funds below

May 31, 2026Pastor Matt KendrickBecoming a People of Radical AcceptanceLuke 7:34-50In this passage, we explore what it means to build a culture of radical acceptance in an age of deep division and loneliness. By looking at how Jesus engaged with outcasts, we are challenged to move away from judgment and step toward the pain in our society. Discover how we can turn everyday spaces into sacred opportunities for reconciliation simply by opening our homes, sharing our tables, and offering the hope of God's forgiveness.Jesus welcomes every kind of personJesus always made the party betterJesus wants to forgive sinThank you for listening!For more info on Redemption City Church check out our website.If you'd like to connect with us further, please fill out a Connection Card and one of our staff will get in touch with you.Follow us on on social media: Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

What if the reason so many of us feel exhausted, disconnected, and unfulfilled isn't because we're failing… but because we've been taught to live in the wrong mindset entirely? In this conversation, I sat down with Stanford professors and Designing Your Life authors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans to unpack why modern life keeps us trapped in the “transactional world” and how to reconnect with meaning, presence, flow, and joy. We talk about burnout, motherhood, social media, AI anxiety, loneliness, relationships, and the simple mindset shifts that can completely change the way you experience your life. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Why do successful people feel empty? → How do you enter a flow state? → What creates meaning in everyday life? → Why are people more lonely today? → How do you stop living reactively? Sponsored By:  → Function | Check your health the way I do — 160+ lab tests a year for $365, plus the ability to dive deeper into your results with Function's trusted connections to platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Timeline's clinically proven formula is now more accessible. Mitopure starts at $99, and listeners can get 20% off at: https://timeline.com/KELLY → Minnow | Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:45 - Bill + Dave's Origin Story  → 00:05:15 - The “Transactional World” Mindset → 00:09:59 - The Lonely Generation  → 00:16:44 - Designer Mindsets  → 00:21:13 - Practicing Presence  → 00:23:21 - Why Nature Changes Your Nervous System → 00:30:11 - The “Got To” Vs “Get To” Mindset → 00:35:05 - Trauma, Gratitude + Perspective Shifts → 00:41:32 - FOMO to JOMO → 00:47:25 - Building Your Personal Compass → 00:53:39 - How To Create A Coherent Life → 00:57:15 - Follow Your Arrow  → 00:59:10 - The Root of Suffering → 01:03:55 - Radical Acceptance  → 01:11:01 - Get More Out Of Your Life  → 01:15:16 - Connecting With Others   Further Listening:  → Repressed Emotions, Anxiety + Why Self-Improvement Doesn't Exist | Joe Hudson Check Out Bill + Dave: → https://designingyour.life/ Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

Most people learn how to love the hard way. What if you didn't have to? Faith Jenkins is a TV judge who has presided over more divorce cases than most people will ever witness in a lifetime. She has also been through roughly 10 serious relationships of her own, waited until 42 to marry, and did both pre-engagement and premarital counseling before saying yes. She knows this terrain from every angle. What she learned will shift the way you think about every relationship you are in or hoping to find. The true measure of someone is not who they are when things are going great. It is who they are under pressure. Pain is inevitable, she says. Suffering is optional. You cannot be cynical about love and expect to attract it at the same time. That single idea might change everything. Somewhere between the heartbreak and the closed doors is the version of you who is finally ready, and that is the person your partner actually gets to meet. Faith married the right person six months after writing down that she would. She did not fight the breakup that made space for him. She radically accepted it, let it go, and stepped into the biggest open door of her life. Faith's book: Sis, Don't Settle: How to Stay Smart in Matters of the Heart Faith's website Faith on YouTube Faith on Instagram In this episode you will: Understand why emotional maturity, not chemistry, is what separates a healthy ending from a destructive one Learn Faith's practice of radical acceptance and how separating your feelings from the facts protects your peace through breakups Discover why doing pre-engagement counseling before getting engaged gives you real clarity on alignment before pressure sets in Recognize the hidden reasons so many people settle, from fear of loneliness to past experiences that erode self-worth Apply Faith's approach to staying open to love after betrayal, and how reframing your past protects your future partner from paying for it For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1931 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you'll love: Lewis Howes Solo [Find The PERFECT Relationship] Esther Perel Matthew Hussey TOPICS Faith Jenkins, Sis Don't Settle, emotional maturity, radical acceptance, red flags in relationships, divorce and marriage lessons, love languages, pre-engagement counseling, heartbreak recovery, choosing love consciously Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when we stop trying to "fix" our bodies and instead learn to negotiate our own terms of healing?In this episode of This is Yoga Therapy, host Michele Lawrence sits down with legendary movement educator, physical therapist, and yoga therapist Sherry Brourman, PT, C-IAYT. With an astonishing 53 years of clinical experience, Sherry shares her profound evolution from the rigid, biomechanical silos of 1970s physical therapy into the compassionate, integrated world of modern pain science and yoga therapy.Diving into her recent book, From Bodily Knowledge to Intuitive Movement: Where Physical Therapy, Yoga Therapy and Pain Science Meet, Sherry explains why our personal psycho-social stories shape how we move far more than simple biology. Together, Michele and Sherry discuss the myth of "perfect alignment," how moving by feel is an act of radical self-love, and why meeting clients exactly where they are already functioning well shifts the entire power dynamic of therapeutic care. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Sherry's Website: SherryBrourman.com (Explore her gait clinics, continuing education, and private consultations)Featured Book: From Bodily Knowledge to Intuitive Movement: Where Physical Therapy, Yoga Therapy and Pain Science Meet by Sherry Brourman (Published by Singing Dragon)Sherry's Classic Text: Walk Yourself Well (Hyperion)Support the showConnect with Inner Peace Yoga TherapyEmail us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.comWebsiteInstagramFacebook

When her son came out, Heather Hester's world shifted in profound ways. In this heartfelt conversation, the Parenting with Pride author explores grief, growth, and how choosing love can transform families.---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨

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Send us Fan MailThere's a season in life where everything you've been leaning on just... isn't there anymore. The neighbor moves. The sister takes a second job. The husband travels. The parents are across the ocean. And you're standing in the middle of what feels like a very loud, very clear message that you are on your own. What do you do with that?Angela and I have been circling this topic from a few different directions over the past several months, through disappointment, expectations, friendships, and this week it all converged in one conversation. Stoicism, Mel Robbins' Let Them Theory, Tara Brach's Radical Acceptance. Three different sources, same essential truth: there is a kind of freedom that only becomes available when you stop spending energy trying to control what you were never going to be able to control anyway. And the equally important flip side, that accepting what someone else does is not the same as condoning it. In this episode, we dig into:Why acceptance takes more courage than fighting, and why it's not the same as giving upThe "let them / let me" two-step, and why skipping the second part is where things go sidewaysHow stoicism has been quietly showing up in Angela's life for years, especially after a trip to AthensThe connection between forgiving someone and not drinking poison yourselfHow to set limits on someone without needing to be furious to do itSami shares the Christmas story (yes, that Christmas story, two separate years, no gift, being sent to find it herself) and what finally shifted when she stopped trying to orchestrate a different outcome. Angela gets into the roots of stoicism, Marcus Aurelius, Ryan Holiday, and why the ancient philosophers weren't telling us to feel nothing, they were telling us to stop white-knuckling every wave. The image we kept coming back to: you don't get less battered in the storm by having a smaller boat. You get a bigger one.You can influence people. You can guide them, persuade them, set limits with them, and reach agreements with them. What you cannot do is control what they do. And the most exhausting part of trying is that it doesn't work — and it costs you, every single time. This episode is permission to put that particular weight down. Not because it doesn't matter. Because you matter more.Press play. Especially if you've been white-knuckling something lately and you're starting to suspect it's wearing you out.Mentioned in this episode:The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins: https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach: https://www.tarabrach.com/books/radical-acceptance/The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan HolidayThe Daily Stoic by The 3rd Annual Family Business Forum is May 19 in Springdale, AR. A day built for family-owned businesses who want to communicate better, lead stronger, and actually enjoy working together. Sessions on communication, AI, and high performance, plus a panel, awards, and networking. Early bird tickets are $75 through April 30, then the price goes up. Grab your spot before May 1 at familybusinessnow.com. Support the showSign up at bfreakingawesome.com to get the latest news, insights, and episodes straight to your inbox.Follow Be Freaking Awesome on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, and Instagram.Let us know what questions you want to be answered and discussed by emailing us at podcast@bfreakingawesome.com.

Last week, we looked at the hidden beliefs that can leave us feeling stuck in life. This week, in the second part of our conversation with behavioral scientist Dave Evans, we talk about radical acceptance. Dave shares why accepting reality as it is can be so difficult — and why it's an essential first step in building a meaningful life. Then, in the latest installment of Your Questions Answered, psychologist Sarah Schnitker returns to answer listeners' questions about patience.  When something terrible happens in your life, are you destined to fall apart? In our latest YouTube video, we explore decades of research about how humans respond to grief, loss, and tragedy. Check it out, and subscribe so you don't miss any of our videos! Episode illustration by Getty Images for Unsplash+ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's episode, Gina discusses radical acceptance and how we can use this practice to reduce the severity and adverse consequences of anxiety. Radical acceptance is about accepting reality as it is without judgement or resistance. A number of practical steps are shared to help you implement radical acceptance in your life and in turn reduce your anxiety.Tara Brach's book: Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha https://amzn.to/41W3gAdStillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a slower, more personal reflection that's different from what I share on the podcast. If you'd like a quiet place to land as the week winds down, you can join here: http://eepurl.com/bR2F9P or on our website anxietycoachespodcast.com and sign up for the newsletter. Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our community Group Coaching Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program1:1 Coaching Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingIf you prefer to listen AD-FREE, try our Supercast premium access membership: Learn more about anxiety What is anxiety? Free Guided Meditation for Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for AnxietyQuote:Clearly recognizing what is happening inside us, and regarding what we see with an open, kind and loving heart, is what I call Radical Acceptance.-Tara BrachChapters0:26 Introduction to Radical Acceptance3:09 The Power of Acceptance6:15 Steps to Practice Radical Acceptance8:21 Mindfulness and Self-Compassion10:23 Visualization Techniques11:07 Daily Practices for Acceptance14:29 Ongoing Process of Acceptance15:39 Embracing the Serenity Prayer16:54 Sharing the Podcast17:51 Closing Thoughts and QuoteSummaryIn this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the transformative concept of radical acceptance and how it can help manage anxiety, difficult emotions, and challenging situations. Drawing inspiration from Tara Brach's insightful work, I explore the idea that we often spend too much of our energy defending our lives instead of living them fully. By acknowledging our feelings and experiences without judgment, we can begin to cultivate a more peaceful existence.I discuss the principles I've learned from Marsha Linehan's dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), highlighting the importance of embracing both acceptance and change in our lives. I emphasize that anxiety often prevents us from seeing the possibility of these dual approaches, leading us to resist the present moment. Radical acceptance empowers us to understand that every moment is part of a larger continuum, allowing us to move away from judgment and toward acceptance.The episode clarifies that practicing radical acceptance does not equate to resignation. Instead, it is about recognizing reality and finding effective ways to cope with it. By learning to accept our circumstances—like getting stuck in traffic or facing unexpected challenges—we can reduce our stress and shift our perspective toward more constructive actions, such as listening to uplifting content or practicing mindfulness. I share practical strategies to help listeners integrate radical acceptance into their daily lives, starting with acknowledging our resistance to reality, which often leads to self-imposed suffering.#RadicalAcceptance #AnxietyManagement #TaraBrach #DBT #Mindfulness #SelfCompassion #MentalHealthMatters #Resilience #InnerPeace #StressRelief #AnxietyCoachesPodcast #GinaRyan #MarshaLinehan #EmotionalIntelligence #PresentMoment #NonJudgment #MentalWellness #SelfCare #CopingMechanisms #OvercomingAnxiety #MindfulLiving #Psychology #PersonalDevelopment #SerenityPrayer #HolisticHealing #EmotionalRegulation #GrowthMindset #AnxietyRelief #BePresent #SelfLove #MentalHealthAwareness #CalmAndCollected #Neuroplasticity #AcceptanceAndCommitment #WellnessJourney #PeaceOfMind #MindfulnessPractice #Reframing #StayCalm #InnerStrength #LifeSkills #HealingJourney #ACPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rebbetzin Esti Hamilton is a Torah teacher, spiritual mentor, and motivational speaker with over 20 years of experience. She has guided thousands of students around the world, using the eternal wisdom of Jewish tradition alongside insights from modern psychology to help people navigate today's challenges. With a background in psychology and education, she has taught across four continents, founded and directed a women's seminary in Israel, and developed curricula that are still in use today. Now based in Florida with her husband, Rabbi Yoni Hamilton, a practicing psychotherapist, and her six children, she continues her outreach through schools, universities, online platforms, and support groups.If you enjoy this episode, check out these other episodes as well:Soul Construction: Ruchi Koval on Shaping Your Character, Radical Acceptance, and Dealing with Difficult PeopleYaffa Palti & Devorah Buxbaum on #MyOrthodoxLife, Netflix, and Stepping "Out of the Box"---Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels:Facebook: @shlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: TheLevExperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: ⁠⁠⁠The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose⁠⁠⁠-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can order a copy on⁠ Amazon⁠ or in your local Jewish bookstore.

Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Peter Maguire — historian, author, surfer, black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and one of the most uncompromising truth-tellers working today. From firsthand accounts of the Khmer Rouge genocide to designing classified military watercraft, from the courtrooms of Nuremberg's legacy to the mat at Hickson Gracie's academy, Peter has lived the research most academics only read about. This conversation is raw, wide-ranging, and pulls no punches on history, accountability, power, and what it truly means to act with integrity. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS [0:05:40] Peter reveals his family's deep connection to the Nuremberg Trials — his great-grandfather was a judge — and how that legacy drove him to travel to Cambodia in 1994 to document the Khmer Rouge genocide firsthand, at serious personal risk. [0:06:55] Peter describes entering a civil-war-era Cambodia with a $5,000 bounty on Western heads, collecting testimony from survivors, guards, and perpetrators at S-21 prison — and how the experience permanently shattered his faith in international human rights institutions. [0:17:00] The story of Peter's classified military boat project: how a team of surfers and civilians earned three sole-source government contracts and passed all military testing, only to watch their vision get dismantled by the military-industrial complex — all while simultaneously writing op-eds critical of U.S. prisoner policy. [1:17:01] Peter opens up about watching Hickson Gracie's Parkinson's diagnosis unfold, the emotional difficulty of co-writing that book, and what Hickson's profound acceptance of his condition reveals about the nature of the ultimate fight. [2:24:31] Peter describes founding the Fainting Robin Foundation — an organization that steps in when governments and legal systems fail — including helping veterans denied cancer treatment, conducting civilian evacuations in Ukraine, and tracking down a murderer in Cambodia. Peter Maguire is a historian, author, martial artist, and adventurer whose work sits at the intersection of war, justice, and lived experience. He holds a PhD and wrote his dissertation under Brigadier General Telford Taylor, the chief prosecutor at the Nuremberg Trials. His books include Law and War: An American Story, Facing Death in Cambodia, Thai Stick: Surfers, Scammers, and the Untold Story of the Marijuana Trade, and two books co-authored with Hickson Gracie. Peter spent years in post-genocide Cambodia documenting atrocities, interviewing survivors and perpetrators at S-21 prison, and working on MIA/POW investigations. He also designed a military watercraft that received U.S. government contracts before being co-opted by bureaucracy. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Hickson Gracie's lineage, he is the founder of the Fainting Robin Foundation, which provides investigative and legal support to those failed by conventional systems. He publishes independently on Substack at Sour Milk. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna is a Former Midwife, Woman's Work Facilitator, Yoga Teacher and Coach who's spent over a decade holding sacred space for women in Circle, One on One Sessions and walking alongside women and their families through the Transformational Rite of Passage that is Birth. In her Sacred Birth Worker Mentorship Program, Anna teaches about natural, physiological birth and how to hold a safe, sacred and spiritual birth space. Today, she educates and coaches thousands of women on a daily basis through her online courses, coaching, mentorship program, podcast and social media platforms in claiming their rite of passage and optimizing their chances of having an empowering and natural birth and a nourishing postpartum. Aly & Anna spoke about Aly's very medical birth and the process around how to stay empowered when things don't go the way you want.  To listen to Aly's birth story on Apple Podcasts click here (also available on all podcast platforms): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/courageous-wellness/id1395464655?i=1000728168958 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I spoke with Kendahl Damashek about the concept of radical acceptance while parenting a PDA child. Kendahl is a PDA autistic mother with four PDA children 10 and under. (She's also one of the wonderful coaches on our team.)In the conversation we spoke about:

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 3506: Cylon George highlights how disconnection from the body fuels stress, anxiety, and mental fatigue, while true well-being begins by tuning into physical sensations and embodied awareness. By reconnecting with the body's innate intelligence, he shows how we can quiet mental noise, process emotions more effectively, and experience life with greater presence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/matter-over-mind Quotes to ponder: “There is deep wisdom within our very flesh, if we can only come to our senses and feel it.” “We experience our lives through our bodies whether we are aware of it or not. Yet we are usually so mesmerized by our ideas about the world that we miss out on much of our direct sensory experience.” “The mind is undoubtedly powerful, but so is the body.” Episode references: Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Acceptance-Embracing-Heart-Buddha/dp/0553380990 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the parts of your story you have been hiding are the very parts that hold your healing? This episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life is a conversation about radical self-acceptance, the courage it takes to own your past, and why belonging is not a luxury but a lifeline. Host Avik sits down with Tamara Fyke, founder of Love in a Big World, multimedia artist, educator, and community builder, to explore what it really means to move from feeling lost to feeling beloved. Through her own journey of divorce, single motherhood, adoption, and an art show that became a declaration of wholeness, Tamara offers something rare: an honest, grounded invitation to stop running from your story and start living from it. About the Guest: Tamara Fyke is a creator, educator, artist, and the founder of Love in a Big World, a social-emotional learning organization she has led for over 30 years. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, she holds a Master's in Education from Vanderbilt University's Peabody College. A multimedia artist who sings, writes, and paints, Tamara uses creative expression as a tool for personal healing and community connection. She also operates a personal creative platform called Tamara Creates. Key Takeaways: Owning your story is not the same as being defined by it. It means accepting that your hardships and difficult chapters are not separate from who you are; they are what shaped you. Trying to erase them is a form of self-rejection. Healing does not mean moving on. It means radical acceptance: the willingness to say this happened, it mattered, and I am still here. That shift from "I survived it" to "it is part of me" is where real freedom begins. Vulnerability is not weakness. It is permission. When Tamara shared her story through art, strangers saw themselves in it. The more honest we are about our own journey, the more we give others courage to be honest about theirs. Isolation and shame are a dangerous pair. The more we withdraw, the louder shame speaks. Community, even one safe person, breaks the cycle. We were not built to heal alone. Being seen matters more than we admit. A 10-year-old child remembered one thing about Tamara: she always called him by name. That simple act of recognition tells another human they are valued. It costs nothing and changes everything. Practical tools for returning to yourself: daily journaling without censorship, a gratitude practice, and intentional body care such as walking, yoga, or breathwork. Not quick fixes. Honest daily commitments to coming back to yourself. Connect With Tamara: Love in a Big World: www.loveinabigworld.com Tamara Creates: www.tamaracreates.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tamara-fyke-47816823 Episode Chapters: [00:00] Opening: There Is a Version of Us That Once Felt Lost [06:00] Lost Girl No More: How an Art Show Became a Declaration [11:00] What Happens When We Try to Bypass Our Story [12:00] Radical Acceptance and the Shift from Broken to Beloved [15:00] Why Belonging Is Central to Mental Health [18:00] What Being Seen Without Judgment Actually Does to a Person [21:00] Practical First Steps Toward Wholeness: Journaling, Gratitude, Body Care [23:00] The Bravest Step: Telling the Truth to Safe People   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6500+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

What Does Radical Acceptance Look Like in Real Life?   In this Good Faith Podcast episode, Curtis Chang sits down with Dave Evans (co-founder of the Stanford Life Design Lab) to tear up the "find your purpose" script and explore how design thinking, faith, and radical acceptance can lead to real meaning—especially through grief and uncertainty. Expect sharp insights, honest stories, and practical tools to build a life with more presence, flow, and authenticity starting now. Dave and Curtis dig into faith and the tension of the "already and not yet" as they look at the ideas in Dave's latest book, How to Live a Meaningful Life.   Sign up for The Good List Get tickets: Illuminate Arts + Faith Conference and our recording with Matt Maher   03:05 - Dave Evans' Journey & the Origins of Life Design 09:54 - Are there Pitfalls When Pursuing Impact and Transactional Mindset? 18:08 - Design Moves for Greater Meaning 22:05 - Radical Acceptance Illustrated by Personal Loss  28:06 - Why Is the Concept of Flow Important? 39:37 - Compatibility of Design Thinking and Christian Worldview 41:06 - Four Areas of Human Experience for Meaning 45:34 - Meaning in the Second Half of Life  48:59 - Getting Started: Practical First Steps   Scriptures: Deuteronomy 30:11–14 (ESV)  Deuteronomy 30:19–20 (ESV) John 10:10 (ESV)  Philippians 2:5-11 (ESV)  Romans 12:2 (ESV) Ecclesiastes 2:11 (ESV) Luke 17:20–21 (ESV) Mark 8:18 (ESV)   Mentioned in This Episode: Dave Evans + Bill Burnett's How to Live a Meaningful Life: Using Design Thinking to Unlock Purpose, Joy, and Flow Every Day What is Radical Acceptance? Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Lisa Miller's lecture The Awakened Brain  Jill Bolte Taylor's TED Talk: My Stroke of Insight More about Jean Vanier and L'Arche Richard Rohr's Falling Upward Veritas Forum: Dallas Willard Stanford's Life Design Lab What is Design thinking? (pdf) Don Norman's The Design of Everyday Things More from Dave Evans: Dave Evans + Bill Burnett's Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life Dave Evans + Bill Burnett's Designing Your New Work Life: How to Thrive and Change and Find Happiness--and a New Freedom--at Work Dave Evans Praxis Mentor page Check out: Designing Your Life website   Connected Good Faith Episodes: Good Faith ep. 68: The Impact Fetish (with Andy Crouch)   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.  

Learn how to JournalSpeak ➡️ ⁠LEARN HOW:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s In this episode, we're talking about something that sounds simple but is profoundly difficult for most of us: unconditional love and radical acceptance. Not as spiritual concepts, and not as moral achievements, but as neurobiological states that directly impact healing, behavior change, and the way our nervous systems organize themselves. When we are locked in resistance — against our symptoms, our emotions, our past, or ourselves — the brain interprets that fight as danger. And a brain that believes it's under threat cannot create change. Radical acceptance is not “giving up” or “letting things slide,” but instead the very mechanism that allows stuck energy to move. This is the lubricant to the gears and the gas in the tank. When we stop waging war internally and begin relating to ourselves with unconditional love, the nervous system shifts out of defense. Pain softens. Fear loosens. Patterns that felt immovable begin to change. This conversation goes far beyond chronic pain — it's about the relationship you have with yourself, and why learning to stop fighting everything and everyone may be the most powerful act of healing there is. Join us! XOOX n. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 COACHING WITH TRAINED COACHES SUPERVISED DIRECTLY BY NICOLE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST HERE TO HELP OTHERS FIND IT!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producer: Lisa Eisenpresser ~~~~~ SUPPORT: