Podcasts about radical acceptance

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.

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.

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 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:

Finding the how instead of the Y makes navigating day-to-day life a lot more clearer and gives you more of a deeper meaning just to understanding the importance of your life and the usefulness with each interaction in life.

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

Practice Radical Acceptance and Detachment: Instead of using religious morals to label people as "right" or "wrong," practice detaching from the need to change others. Accept that people are living out their own purposes, even if those purposes involve behaviors you dislike, such as drug use or alcohol dependency. This detachment allows you to find peace without needing to control or judge the reality of others.

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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.

Standard DBT isn't built for your ADHD brain. Structure, shame, and overwhelm — sound familiar? The Impulsive Thinker® and Scott Spradlin call out where therapy misses neurodivergent entrepreneurs.   In This Episode: Where traditional DBT gets ADHD completely wrong Why shame and guilt dominate the ADHD Entrepreneur experience How DBT can finally work when tailored to your actual brain   What You'll Take Away: Regimen isn't the answer — acceptance and flexibility matter more ADHD Entrepreneurs fail therapy when therapy fails them "You don't have to obey your urges" — that one line changes everything Radical acceptance feels impossible when your brain's invalidated daily Structure must serve you, not the system   GUEST BIO Scott Spradlin is a Kansas-based licensed counsellor and co-director at North Star TCC. He's co-authoring the first DBT Skills Workbook built for adult ADHD brains. www.wisemindwiselife.com www.northstartcc.com   Books by Scott The DBT Skills Workbook for Adult ADHD, with Mariah Spradlin (2026, New Harbinger) Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life (2003, New Harbinger).   Follow Scott Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dbt4adhd X: https://x.com/wisemindlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisemindwiselife/   You might also be interested in:

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.

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

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

Pain is part of life, but how we respond to it shapes our future. In this message, Pastor Ben Young explores how faith helps us face hardship with courage and hope. Through Scripture and real life examples, discover how trusting God and accepting life's realities can lead to growth, resilience, and deeper faith even in the middle of suffering.

https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/the-way-of-the-mysticIn this deep-dive Q&A, David Hoffmeister concludes the fifth "Way of the Mystic" online revival, titled "Radical Acceptance of the Guidance: Leave the World Behind." Together, we explore the profound mental shift required to step out of the ego's hypnotic script and into the clarity of spiritual insight.David addresses the nature of linear time, reminding us that the script is already written and in truth already past and gone. When spiritual sparks occur, our only true choice is to maintain the closest possible connection with the presence of Jesus in any situation. By doing so, we move beyond the ego's attempt to confine "love" to the tapestry of form—typically a limited, worldly concern for bodies—and instead turn inward to Spirit to receive a transcendent, universal peace.The discussion also highlights how the ego uses competition to maintain the illusion of separation. David offers a refreshing perspective: laughter is a potent antidote to these "serious" diversions. By refusing to take the ego's distractions personally and using every circumstance to transfer our training to the Holy Spirit, we see through the world's deceptive layers and accept a state of radical trust.These gatherings take place every weekend in February and March 2026 and include teachings, films, music, panel discussions, and live Q&A sessions with David Hoffmeister.Register for the Way of the Mystic for free here: https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/the-way-of-the-mysticIf you want to learn more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, visit https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/eventsRecording date: Online, Sunday, March 8, 2026Follow 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

#narcissist #narcissism #darkenergy In this video, we explore how narcissism operates as an energetic form of fascism—controlling, dominating, and suppressing truth at both psychological and spiritual levels. Narcissists seek absolute power over perception, emotion, and reality, mirroring the core dynamics of authoritarian systems. This discussion breaks down the energetic structure of narcissistic abuse, why radical acceptance is essential for healing, and how reclaiming sovereignty dismantles control. When truth is seen clearly and no longer resisted, the illusion collapses. Light does not fight darkness—it exposes it.https://youtu.be/xXrlbrktYGY• Website & Coaching Enquiries: https:// www.weaponizedlove.com/Coaching & Speaking Engagements:narcscon@gmail.com* Read the Book: Weaponised Love -https://Im.fm/ r3aEwvK• Shop Designs & Technology: https:// www.tracyspence.co.uk• Support the Channel: Donate via PayPal - https:// www.paypal.com/paypalme/narcscon?country.x=.Clairvoyant & Medium:http://www.anne-grete.com/Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.NARCCON1Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/@narccon/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode Mikey Noechel reflects on the passing of one of his teachers, the Venerable Pannavati on 2/26/26. Here are links to learn more about Ven. Pannavati: https://heartwoodmandala.org Lion's Roar Article: https://www.lionsroar.com/venerable-dr-pannavati-heartwood-mandala-spiritual-leader-and-humanitarian-force-has-died/ Tricycle Article: https://tricycle.org/article/venerable-pannavati-has-died/     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

ECSTASY and Riding Your Horse with Barbara Carrellas [TESSA] In this episode of the Open Nesters podcast, I welcome back Barbara Carrellas, a vital voice in the conversation surrounding sex, aging, and our evolving desires. Five years since her first appearance on the show, Barbara shares her insights on not merely accepting aging but embracing it with an open heart and mind, becoming what she terms “open nesters.” We explore how our relationships—be they with our children, parents, or romantic partners—can transcend traditional definitions, opening us up to new possibilities and experiences. ECSTASY and Riding Your Horse Barbara reflects on the intersection of sexuality and aging, leaning into her expertise in Urban Tantra, a practice that integrates sexuality with a broader understanding of intimacy and connection. She emphasizes the importance of transition, inviting listeners to consider the shifts our bodies undergo as we age and the joy that can still be found amid these changes. Through her teachings, she encourages radical acceptance, asking us to look past perceived limitations and embrace the opportunities that come with aging, whether that's in our professional lives or our personal relationships. 2:16  Aging and Sexuality 6:03  Radical Acceptance and Adaptation 10:43 Embracing Childhood Dreams 12:52  Adapting to Change 18:04 The Power of Connection 24:17 Navigating Ecstasy and Difficulty 33:01 Finding New Possibilities A significant part of our discussion centers on Barbara's new book, “The Book of Ecstasy,” where she expands upon themes from her previous work, “Ecstasy Is Necessary.” This new installment delves into how pleasure is experienced differently throughout life and how these changes can open doors to new sources of joy and ecstasy. It's not only about maintaining a connection to our past desires but also about finding new ways to experience pleasure—what Barbara refers to as the “learning radical acceptance.” During our conversation, Barbara shares poignant personal stories, like her unexpected journey into horseback riding during the pandemic, which reminded her of the importance of pursuing childhood dreams. This narrative serves as a reminder that the things we once set aside can re-emerge in our lives in meaningful ways, fostering a sense of joy and excitement despite the physical challenges we may encounter. We touch on how the concept of ecstasy is not solely linked to pleasure but is also about being open to the paradoxes in life—the joy interwoven with grief, the light with the dark. Through Tantra, Barbara illustrates that ecstatic experiences can arise even from sorrow and loss, redefining our relationship with our emotions and experiences. We acknowledge how vital community support is, particularly in instances of health challenges, and how social media can provide a platform for shared experiences and encouragement. Finally, we discuss the nuances of ‘ecstasy drop’—the emotional downturn that can follow intense ecstatic experiences—and how to navigate this often-overlooked aspect of our emotional journeys. Barbara’s insights help illuminate paths for listeners who may feel overwhelmed by the highs and lows of life, encouraging them to seek support and connection. Through this enlightening dialogue, Barbara Carrellas provides listeners with ample permission to explore new aspects of intimacy, pleasure, and joy as they navigate the stages of their lives. She encourages us all to keep our hearts open and to trust that new and fulfilling paths await, supported by community and understanding. About Tessa Tessa Krone is the engine behind and the face of The Open Nesters. Tessa holds an MA in Consciousness Studies and is a speaker, coach, program, and journey facilitator & leader, author, and, of course, Podcaster. Her offerings are based on her mission to help people open to their most self-expressed, loving selves. Tessa's specialties include embodiment from all the senses and elements of our inner and outer lives, ranging from mindfulness, dance, play, and sensory exploration in nature. If she had one superpower, it would be to help people, especially as they age, to live more open-hearted lives. Please email Tessa to make a connection. And visit her page here on the Open Nesters Website. If you like, please answer the question: What do you need to OPEN your NEST? In your LIFE. In your BODY. In your SPIRIT. Do you need MORE… Adventure  Freedom of Expression  Exploration and Fun  Body Movement  New circles of friends  Deep love relationships

By all accounts, Eric Liddel, immortalized in the movie Chariots of Fire, was the embodiment of an old soul. At age 22, he won a gold medal at the 1924 Paris Olympics in the 400m race for Britain, and after over twenty years as a missionary to China, died there at age 43 in a Japanese internment camp at the end of WWII. But the real story lies beneath such events. The movie turns on the contrast between Liddel and his Olympic teammate Harold Abrahams and sister Jenny. Abrahams is obsessed with running, determined to win at any cost as revenge for antisemitic prejudice and proof of his superiority. Jenny is obsessed with religious duty and chastises her brother when he misses a prayer meeting, frivolously training for the Olympics. He tells her: I believe God made me for a purpose—for China. But he also made me fast, and I feel his pleasure when I run. Minutes before the start of his Olympic race, while the other runners are stretching and digging starting blocks, brows furrowed, intent on maintaining focus, Liddel, with a sport coat over his running shorts, is smiling and casually walking among them, shaking hands and wishing each one luck. Years later in the Japanese camp, fellow internees wrote of him: I never heard him say a bad word about anybody…he was overflowing with good humor and love for life, with enthusiasm and charm...his last words were, It's complete surrender… Abrahams and Jenny are the same person with different agendas. Driven, anxious, identified only with what they could do. Liddel's genius was to find within every physical task an eternal task always pointing to connection. That true meaning and purpose is found in that connection and nowhere else, and addressing that connection is to never let the hard work of change eclipse the radical acceptance of right now. That to celebrate the connections around us now is to accept ourselves and everything just as we are. Even as we train and strain toward not yet. Everything we do is meaningless… Until the moment duty is no longer obligation and running is no longer winning. Just the feeling of God's pleasure in the breeze of our passage.

Dave Brisbin 3.8.26 By all accounts, Eric Liddel, immortalized in the movie Chariots of Fire, was the embodiment of an old soul. At age 22, he won a gold medal at the 1924 Paris Olympics in the 400m race for Britain, and after over twenty years as a missionary to China, died there at age 43 in a Japanese internment camp at the end of WWII. But the real story lies beneath such events. The movie turns on the contrast between Liddel and his Olympic teammate Harold Abrahams and sister Jenny. Abrahams is obsessed with running, determined to win at any cost as revenge for antisemitic prejudice and proof of his superiority. Jenny is obsessed with religious duty and chastises her brother when he misses a prayer meeting, frivolously training for the Olympics. He tells her: I believe God made me for a purpose—for China. But he also made me fast, and I feel his pleasure when I run. Minutes before the start of his Olympic race, while the other runners are stretching and digging starting blocks, brows furrowed, intent on maintaining focus, Liddel, with a sport coat over his running shorts, is smiling and casually walking among them, shaking hands and wishing each one luck. Years later in the Japanese camp, fellow internees wrote of him: I never heard him say a bad word about anybody…he was overflowing with good humor and love for life, with enthusiasm and charm...his last words were, It's complete surrender… Abrahams and Jenny are the same person with different agendas. Driven, anxious, identified only with what they could do. Liddel's genius was to find within every physical task an eternal task always pointing to connection. That true meaning and purpose is found in that connection and nowhere else, and addressing that connection is to never let the hard work of change eclipse the radical acceptance of right now. That to celebrate the connections around us now is to accept ourselves and everything just as we are. Even as we train and strain toward not yet. Everything we do is meaningless… Until the moment duty is no longer obligation and running is no longer winning. Just the feeling of God's pleasure in the breeze of our passage.

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.  

Ben Schilaty, a former BYU Honor Code administrator, is a social work professor and author who discusses his life as a gay Latter-day Saint. He details his professional background, and his current work with the Gather Conference. Schilaty shares his personal faith journey, explaining how he reconciles his sexual orientation with his commitment to the Church through prayer and personal revelation. He advocates for radical empathy and honoring the individual agency of LGBTQ members, whether they choose to stay in or leave the faith. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of sincere listening and building supportive communities where diverse experiences are validated. https://youtu.be/EzjYxEAfsYs Don’t miss our other LDS Faith Journeys: https://gospeltangents.com/tag/lds-faith-journeys/ Ben Schilaty: Navigating Faith and Identity Ben Schilaty is a professor of social work at Utah Valley University and author of A Walk in My Shoes. He shared a deeply personal look at his life as a gay Latter-day Saint. Schilaty, who humorously describes himself as “fame-ish” due to the parasocial relationships readers and listeners have formed with him, offers a unique perspective on the intersection of faith, identity, and belonging. Journey of Three Stages Ben describes his internal journey in three distinct phases. In his 20s, he felt “broken” and believed he needed to be “fixed” to fit the mold of a traditional Latter-day Saint marriage. In his early 30s, the pendulum swung, and he felt that if he couldn’t change, perhaps the Church had to change. Today, he focuses on “living in what is,” a practice of accepting reality as it is to find health and happiness. A pivotal moment in this journey occurred when Ben nearly left the Church after a painful heartbreak. Despite his parents' full support and their promise to honor his agency regardless of his choice, a prayerful encounter with Matthew 26 changed his path. Reflecting on Christ's prayer in Gethsemane, Ben felt a “clear and very annoying prompting” that his “cup” was to live his life within the teachings of the Church—a choice that transformed his religious practice from a burden into something life-giving. BYU Honor Code Providing a rare look into his four years as an Honor Code administrator at BYU, Ben dispels common myths about the office. While many assume the office is preoccupied with “morality” or LGBTQ+ issues, Ben notes that same-sex romantic behavior reports were uncommon, occurring only about ten times a year. Instead, the vast majority of his work involved academic dishonesty, plagiarism, and timecard theft. Building Bridges: The Gather Conference Ben is a co-founder of the Gather conference, a Christ-centered support system for LGBTQ+ Latter-day Saints and their allies. He describes it as a “middle space” compared to other organizations like Affirmation or Northstar. Gather serves a diverse group—about 80-90% of whom are active in the Church—including those in same-sex marriages, those choosing celibacy, and parents or leaders seeking to understand their loved ones better. Radical Acceptance and the Power of Story A major theme of the discussion was radical acceptance and honoring the agency of others. Ben emphasizes that: Listening is a Christlike act: Allies should listen to and validate the pain of those who feel they must leave the Church for their mental health. Forgiveness brings peace: Ben shared a powerful story of inviting a former Stake President over for dinner to find personal peace after a disagreement regarding his temple recommend. Prescription for Revelation: He warns against using his story as a “blueprint” for others, noting that God speaks to us as individuals and we each have our own “prescription” for personal revelation. Ben’s final invitation to the audience is simple: instead of just reading his book or listening to his podcast, invite the LGBTQ+ people in your own life to tell you their stories. What do you think of Ben's experience as an active, gay Latter-day Saint? 0:00 Introduction/Background 1:58 Faith and Identity 3:11 Turning Point and Parental Support 6:36 Supporting LGBTQ Members Who Leave 14:01 BYU Honor Code Office16:11 Religious Policy and Universal Standards 20:00 Celestial Kingdom Questions and Future Doctrine 34:28 Elder Clark Gilbert’s Call 39:10 Radical Acceptance and Social Work Philosophy 41:07 Gather Conference and Support Organizations 46:36 Accusations of Complicity 49:48 Social Work Training and Church History 54:22 Listening to Individual Stories Check out LDS Faith Journeys website.

Parenting is one of the most profound spaces in-between any of us will ever occupy — and when your child is struggling with addiction, that space can feel impossibly vast and terrifyingly uncertain. In this deeply personal episode of The Space In-Between, I sit down with Dawn McCord, author of Chasing Carson and family recovery life coach, for a conversation that is honest, gritty, and ultimately full of hope.Dawn shares the story of her family's journey through her son Carson's adolescent addiction — from those early, disorienting moments wondering if this was "just teenage experimentation," to the terrifying reality of street Xanax, overdoses, wilderness therapy, and the long, winding road to recovery. She wrote Chasing Carson, a raw and powerful memoir, during the COVID-19 pandemic — and the book became not just a record of her family's story, but an offering to every parent who has ever felt completely alone in the dark.I open up about watching my late brother's drinking escalate as a teenager, and chasing my own daughter through her fair share of terrifying moments, as well as my "all is well" mantra that carried me through the hardest years of my husband's illness. The result is a conversation that doesn't flinch — and doesn't let you look away — but somehow leaves you feeling less alone.Together, we explore the particular heartbreak of the in-between spaces in addiction: the moments of hope when things seem to be turning around, the crashes that follow, and the long, slow work of learning to stop chasing and start trusting. We talk about the "Okay" practice that helped Dawn stay grounded during moments of crisis, radical acceptance, the Mel Robbins "Let Them" theory (and why it's complicated when your child is a minor), and the difference between enabling and loving someone well.Dawn also speaks to her work as a family recovery life coach — sharing what makes that role distinct from therapy or social work, and what she most wants parents to hear who are right now in the thick of it.This one is for the moms and dads in the trenches. The ones who've had to put the book of someone else's life down for a minute just to catch their breath. The ones who are quietly saying okay to themselves before every conversation. You are not alone — and there is light even here.Key Takeaways:The early signs of adolescent addiction can look a lot like "normal" teenage experimentation — and knowing the difference is harder than anyone tells youThe in-between moments of addiction — between episodes, between rehabs, between hope and fear — are often the hardest spaces to sit withSaying "okay" is a powerful grounding tool that can interrupt the panic cycle and help you take the next step forwardThe "Let Them" philosophy has real limits when your child is a minor — and the goal isn't detachment, it's learning to love without losing yourselfRecovery coaching focuses on helping families walk alongside their loved one without being attached to the outcome — and that includes doing your own workCarson's recovery taught Dawn one of her most important life lessons: trust that your child is capable, even when the evidence is hard to seeResources: Dinine's Website: https://dininesig.com/Dinine's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinine-sig-917784252/ Dinine's Instagram: @dininesig Dinine's TikTok: @dinine.sig Dawn McCord's Coaching: https://www.adolescentaddictionandrecovery.com/ Dawn McCord's book Chasing Carson: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Carson-Adolescence-Addiction-Recovery/dp/1662919867 Mel Robbins / "Let Them" Theory: https://melrobbins.com127 Hours (film referenced by Dawn): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1542344/ For King & Country / "God Only Knows": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5cPQg3oq-o Lastly, if you're in the Indianapolis area on March 13th, and want to connect with like-minded women who are ready to challenge themselves and grow through the transitions in their lives. Stop by indyb3.com for tickets and information.

This talk was given by Andrew Chapman at the Imperfect, Impersonal, Impermanent Meditation Retreat on Jan. 28th - Feb. 1st, 2026 in Sewanee, TN. These are the first afternoon instruction on practicing with dukkha. 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

In this deeply honest episode of the 247 Real Talk Podcast, your host unpacks Iyanla Vanzant's powerful quote: “Acceptance does not mean you agree with, condone, appreciate, or even like what has happened. Acceptance means that you know, regardless of what happened, that there is something bigger than you at work. It also means you know that you are okay and that you will continue to be ok.”We'll dive into what acceptance really is—and what it definitely is not—in a world overflowing with injustice, heartbreak, and things we would never choose. Together we'll explore:The difference between accepting reality and approving of what happenedHow acceptance can be a doorway to healing, instead of a surrender to pain or injusticeWhat it looks like to believe “I am okay and I will continue to be okay” even when life feels completely out of controlIf you're wrestling with something you can't change, replaying “why me?” on a loop, or feeling guilty for not being “over it” yet, this conversation is for you. You don't have to like what happened to you—but you can learn to live with it, grow from it, and reclaim your peace.Watch, share this with someone who's struggling to accept a hard reality, and drop a comment about one area of your life where you're ready to move from resistance to radical acceptance.Subscribe to 247 Real Talk Podcast for more raw, compassionate conversations about healing, faith, resilience, and what it means to stay human in a world that doesn't always make sense.

In Part 2 of this Q&A pulled directly from the Covert Narcissism Group Facebook page, we continue answering the real, unfiltered questions so many of you are quietly carrying. Why does couples therapy sometimes make things worse? Why won't they answer even the simplest questions directly? How do you rebuild self-trust after years of gaslighting? And what does radical acceptance actually look like when you're still untangling fantasy from reality? This episode moves from confusion into clarity. We talk about circular conversations, accountability versus performance, rebuilding your inner voice, protecting your peace, and why healing isn't about certainty — it's about grounding yourself in what is true. If you've been stuck in the fog of covert narcissism — questioning your memory, your instincts, or your decisions — this conversation will help you see the patterns more clearly and reclaim your footing. You don't need to have everything resolved. You just need enough clarity to take your next steady step. DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY RENEE SWANSON, COVERT NARCISSISM PODCAST, AND CNG LIFE COACHING IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE USED FOR DIAGNOSIS PURPOSES AND NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL CARE. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE. THIS MATERIAL DISCUSSES NARCISSISM IN GENERAL. RENEE SHARES STORIES FROM HER PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AS WELL AS FROM THOSE SHE HAS TALKED WITH FOR SEVERAL YEARS. HER MATERIAL DOES NOT CLAIM THAT ANY SPECIFIC PERSON HAS NARCISSISM AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO REFER TO ANY SPECIFIC PERSON AS HAVING NARCISSISM. PERMISSION IS NOT GRANTED TO LINK TO OR REPOST THIS MATERIAL TO SUPPORT AN ALLEGATION OR SUPPORT A CLAIM THAT ANY SPECIFIC PERSON IS A NARCISSIST. THAT WOULD BE AN UNAUTHORIZED MISUSE OF THE MATERIAL AND INFORMATION PROVIDED. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This talk was given by Mikey Noechel at the Imperfect, Impersonal, Impermanent Meditation Retreat on Jan. 28th - Feb. 1st, 2026 in Sewanee, TN. These are the first morning instruction on mindfulness of breathing. 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

Wild Heart Facilitator Francie Hunt reflects on lessons learned from the Buddhist monks' Walk for Peace, a mindful pilgrimage that reveals how each step can become a practice of compassion, patience, and presence. Learn more about the walk at walkforpeace.us 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 ➡️ ⁠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:

This talk was recorded at the Radical Kindness New Year's Retreat 12/28/25 - 1/2/26 in Bay St. Louis, MS.Mikey Noechel offers the 2nd morning instructions on metta or loving kindness 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 ➡️ ⁠LEARN HOW:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s⁠ In this two-part Ask Me Anything special, I'm joined by my partner, Lisa Eisenpresser, to answer real questions submitted by members of our BreakAwake and Heal with Nicole communities. We dive into many of the most common—and most impactful—questions that come up on the TMS healing journey, including questions around resistance, fear, myriad chronic symptoms, and the familiar concern so many of us share: “Am I doing it right?” Together, Lisa and I explore topics like exercising while healing, what radical acceptance truly means, and how to navigate doubt and setbacks with compassion rather than self-judgment. These episodes are a reminder that healing isn't about doing everything perfectly—it's about showing up with honesty, curiosity, and trust in your own inner wisdom. Wherever you are on this path, our hope is that this conversation helps you feel supported, reassured, and less alone. XOOX N&L ⁠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: