Podcasts about Radical honesty

Here with the brilliant music photographer, Abby Waisler. We cover the Dual Life, Environmental Ethics in Music, Breaking into the Industry, The Eras Tour Experience, The Power of Resourcefulness, Radical Honesty and tonnes more! Hope you enjoy and check Abby's instagram @abbywaisler!

What does it mean to truly be on fire? Alex Perry gets radically honest about what happens when the things that once lit you up stop working. In this episode, Alex breaks down the Circle Exercise — a simple but powerful framework for protecting your inner fire, cutting through ego, and finally choosing yourself. If burnout, emotional avoidance, or losing your spark resonates with you, this one is for you. Your turn to start the fire. Like what you heard today on Alex Perry on Fire? Tell us about it. Want to share what has helped you on your journey? We want to hear about that, too. Comment on social, DM us or give us a call.  Instagram: @alexperryonfire     TikTok: @alexperryonfire Call: 214-506-8023 

When Susan Bratton talks about intimacy, she doesn't speak in theory. She speaks from 34 years of marriage. From decades of teaching couples how to stay erotically connected through every life stage. From writing 44 books and programs on passionate lovemaking and from her own personal journey. Eleven years into her marriage, she had never had an orgasm from intercourse and was avoiding sex with her husband entirely. Then she learned. And everything changed. In this episode, Dr. Jenni Skyler and Daniel Lebowitz sit down with Susan for a wide-ranging conversation about what really keeps long-term love erotically alive. They talk about the expanded orgasm practice she learned from her mentor Dr. Patti Taylor — and how it transformed Susan from someone who couldn't orgasm during intercourse into someone who describes herself as an "orgasmic optimizer." They explore why Susan rejects the word "anorgasmia" entirely, replacing it with a single word: yet. They dig into the truth about female arousal that most couples never learn — that women's erectile tissue takes 20 to 30 minutes to fully engorge, and that the cultural script of "get hard, penetrate, finish" is, in Susan's words, "a religiously repressed patriarchal female oppression strategy that is no longer working." They talk about scheduled intimate dates (Susan and her husband have them two to six times a week), radical honesty as the foundation of a 34-year marriage, and why turn-on isn't just about sex — it's a life force that spills into everything. Susan also shares her ten intimacy principles — including the one she calls the most important of them all: practicing radical honesty. If you've ever wondered whether long-term love and erotic aliveness can coexist — Susan is the proof, and this episode is the playbook. Susan is a champion and advocate for all those who desire ageless intimacy. She is a best-selling author and publisher of 44 books and programs including Sexual Soulmates, Relationship Magic, Revive Her Drive, The Steamy Sex Ed® Video Collection, Ravish Him, Dirty Talk, The Pumping Guide and Thrust In Time. She’s the official company spokesperson for GAINSWave® and TheDr. Joel Kaplan Company. She serves as Chief Advocacy Officer of ProDxHealth.org STI testing. Susan has been a featured guest on over 1,000 podcasts and TV shows, including: Diary of a CEO, You Are Not Broken, Sex with Emily, The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey, GoodMoms Bad Choices, HealThyself, IDIOT with Laura Clery, The Infamous “Clit Camp” Music Video, LuvBites with Dr. Tara, and The Chalene Show. Her books and interviews have helped millions take control of their sexual joy. Her message resonates across gender and age because it’s rooted in agency, body literacy, and connection. Susan Bratton | "Intimacy Expert to Millions ” CEO, Better Lover · Personal Life Media · The20 Susan has spent over two decades doing something censorship and shame have long tried to silence: teaching people the pleasure-based sex education they never received. She is the world's most prolific sex educator and author of 44 books and programs. Her newsletters, Better Lover, Personal Life Media, The20, and Longevity Wins, reach 300,000 readers, and her precision sexual vitality supplements are formulated on the science of blood flow and desire. SusanBratton.com BetterLover.com Personal Life Media, Inc.The20, LLC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does dentistry on social media look so perfect? Are those flawless before-and-after cases the reality of everyday practice—or just the highlight reel? And why aren't we talking more openly about the failures, frustrations, and imperfect outcomes that every dentist experiences? In this episode, Dr Artem Mkrtichyan joins Jaz for a refreshingly honest conversation about the realities of modern dentistry. Known for his candid and relatable social media posts, Dr. Artem has built a following by sharing what many dentists think—but rarely say out loud: dentistry is hard, results aren't always perfect, and social media often paints an unrealistic picture of the profession. https://youtu.be/uTKaeewgrgE Watch IC074 on YouTube Key Takeaways Social media has become a powerful tool for dentists to connect and share experiences. Mistakes in clinical practice are common and should be openly discussed. Rural practice may not always lead to higher income as expected. Success in dentistry is subjective and varies for each individual. Continuous learning and skill development are crucial for career growth. Financial freedom in dentistry is not guaranteed and varies widely. Networking and mentorship can significantly impact career progression. Social media can be leveraged to attract patients and build a personal brand. Highlights of this episode: 00:00 Teaser 00:18 Introduction 02:24 Meet Dr Artem Mkrtichyan 05:27 Rejections And Resilience 09:03 Why Honesty Wins 10:58 Rural Dentistry Reality 14:58 Handling Online Criticism 16:01 Associate Vs Owner Myth 18:05 Midroll: Protrusive App 22:48 Dentistry Money Reality 26:57 Design Your Career Path 28:00 Standing Out In Saturated Markets 29:27 Content Marketing Strategy 31:46 Veneer Minimum Ethics 33:48 Final Advice And Community If this episode resonated with you, don't miss “I Committed Fraud – Learn from My Mistakes” – PDP248 #InterferenceCast #BeyondDentistry This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD waiting for you on the Ultimate Education Plan.

In this deeply honest interview, Debra Silverman joins Emilio Ortiz on Just Tap In Podcast to explore what most astrologers aren't saying about this moment in human history. Debra explains that humanity is moving through a profound transition. With Uranus entering Gemini for the first time in 70 years and Pluto now in Aquarius, she describes this era as a radical restructuring of consciousness itself. Beyond astrology, this conversation dives into fear, vulnerability, and the emotional reality humanity keeps avoiding.What unfolds is both a warning and an invitation. Debra explains how humanity is splitting between those adapting to change and those overwhelmed by it, and why the difference comes down to self-awareness and emotional honesty. From AI becoming the new “electricity” to the collapse of outdated systems and identities, she describes a world being reborn in real time. At the center of it all is a simple truth: kindness, presence, and connection to the Earth are the anchors that will guide us through. This conversation explores the return of the feminine, the reinvention of the masculine, astrology as soul medicine, and the deeper purpose behind human experience. It's about learning how to stay human while everything changes.___________________PODCAST CHAPTERS00:00 – Debra Silverman Intro05:00 - Riding the Wave vs. Drowning in Change05:45 - Why Self-Awareness Determines Your Timeline08:07 - The Practice of Falling Apart10:08 - Radical Honesty, Vulnerability, Human Connection11:45 - Uranus in Gemini: The Biggest Shift in 70 Years13:04 - AI as the New “Electricity” (Historical Parallel)14:35 - Pluto in Aquarius & The Rise of a New World16:25 - The Human vs. AI Dilemma (Don't Lose Your Soul)17:43 - A Prayer for Humanity's Future19:24 - Earth Day Message20:01 - The Return of the Feminine Principle21:57 - The Collapse of the Old Patriarchal System26:10 - The Importance of Staying Connected to the Earth27:11 - America's Uranus Return & Global Upheaval29:45 - The Meaning of Radical Change in the U.S. & World31:38 - Old Systems Are Collapsing33:50 - Ancient Practices Returning to Guide Humanity34:07 - Legacy: What Will We Leave Behind?35:59 - How to Discover Your Soul Blueprint Through Astrology37:24 - What “Auspicious Times” Really Means39:19 - Astrology as Medicine for the Soul41:35 - The Illusion of Suffering & Life's Hidden Purpose42:41 - What Happens After We Leave This Life?44:12 - Is Life Already Written? Fate vs Free Will45:48 - Love, Triggers & Staying Conscious in Relationships47:49 - The New World Is Coming (Faster Than You Think)51:03 - Health, Longevity & Conscious Living52:58 - Breaking Free from Collective Conditioning54:00 - What Humanity Is Missing Right Now 55:40 - Conscious Relationships & Emotional Maturity58:04 - Returning to Nature & Living in Alignment59:10 - The Power of Stillness & Learning to Listen01:00:59 - Beyond the Mind: Entering Higher Consciousness01:02:44 - Healing Your Inner Child01:04:50 - Your Pain Has a Purpose01:05:55 - Message to the Next Generation___________________Guest: Debra Silverman, Astrologer✦ Website | https://debrasilvermanastrology.com/✦ FREE Astrological Compatibility Guide | https://debrasilvermanastrology.com/freepodcastgift/  ✦ Sign up to Debra's Level 1 Applied Astrology | https://debrasilvermanastrology.com/emiliolearnHost: Emilio Ortiz✦ IG | https://www.instagram.com/iamemilioortiz/✦ Subscribe to Channel | https://www.youtube.com/EmilioOrtiz___________________© 2026 Emilio Ortiz. All rights reserved. Content from Just Tap In Podcast is protected under copyright law.Legal Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on Just Tap In are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Emilio Ortiz or the Just Tap In Podcast. All content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

What if all the mistakes you've made, the shame you've carried and the terrible way you have treated yourself, are all part of the journey back to who you truly are. My ex-husband always used to say, "Sometimes we have to go to the wrong place to get to the right place” and he was right. And no, the irony is not lost on me ;)  The newest episode of Heal with Kelly is near and dear to my heart because I sit down with my beautiful friend Jamie Lynn Sigler — beloved for her role as Meadow Soprano in HBO's The Soprano's.  We dive into her powerful new book out this week called  And So It Is... A Memoir of Acceptance and Hope. Jamie is incredibly brave and raw in her writing.  She shares with radical honesty and humility and her story rocked me to my core while lighting me up with hope and compassion.  Jamie has lived with Multiple Sclerosis (and Lyme) for 25 years. For most of that time, she hid it — from directors, from co-stars, from the world. Before her diagnosis, she hid an eating disorder and a suffocating shame that wasn't even hers.  She shares what those years of silence cost her, and how finally telling the truth, the most courageous act one can do, actually set her free.  I cried so many times reading Jamie's new book. I saw myself in so much of her story and her journey is truly gripping, heartbreaking, and full of miracles. I could not recommend this book more.   In this episode we go deep on the inner voice that intends to protect us but turns out to be far more harmful than any external enemy. We discuss the way shame cripples our sense of worth and what it actually looks like to stop performing and start living. Jamie opens up about her son Beau's near-death experience — and the message he brought back that became her lighthouse. She shares the moment she fell to her knees in a hospital hallway and felt, for the first time, that she was not alone. And she talks about what it means to finally walk into a room and say: this is how I move. This is who I am.   This conversation is about surrender and breakthrough, plant medicine and prayer, generational healing and the stories we carry in our bodies. It's a reminder that healing is never about fixing what's broken — it's about remembering who you are beneath everything you've been told to hide. Key Moments You'll Love ✨ :

She built Virtue Labs into a $50M+ hair care brand. Now Melisse Shaban is CEO of Aramore — a biotech skincare company backed by peer-reviewed NAD+ research — and she's throwing out the beauty playbook. No influencer deals. No aspirational campaigns. She's sending free product to Reddit strangers, asking for the honest truth, and betting that real science doesn't need hype to win. In this episode: Why she left a board seat to run one more brand How a 28-day Reddit trial beat any influencer campaign The products she cut from her own line — and why What 30 years at Aveda, the Body Shop, and Fekkai taught her about what's broken in beauty Why she hates the word "aging" and refuses to sell fear For more on Aramore https://www.shopify.com/blog/aramore-reddit-skincare-science?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

What actually creates deep, meaningful friendships? In this episode, we explore the idea of radical honesty and why it might be the missing piece in your closest relationships. Inspired by a therapist's take and rooted in Amy's long-held belief, we unpack what it really means to show up truthfully with the people in your inner circle. Key Topics Covered:• Why radical honesty is essential for deeper friendships.• The impact of people pleasing on adult relationships.• Navigating anxious attachment and overthinking.• Recognizing and breaking co-dependent patterns.• The role of tone and delivery in honest conversations.• Simple, practical one-liners to start being more honest today.LINKS AND RESOURCES:BETTERHELP: 10% off first month at: http://betterhelp.com/herselfLMNT: Free Sample Pack with purchase:  drinkLMNT.com/HERSELFFORAGE KITCHEN: Check out your nearest locationLet's connect!HERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

In this very special Mother's Day Episode, I am joined by two creative powerhouses, Lynn Whitfield and Grace Gibson. Lynn Whitfield is an award-winning and internationally recognized actress with a career spanning decades. Her incredible artistry has consistently championed the experiences of complicated and powerful women whose stories deserved to be told with the depth and care that only Lynn could provide. Grace Gibson is a Rock 'n' Roll artist forging her own distinct path in the music industry. Grace has had the privilege of gracing stages at Paisley Park and the Apollo Theater with her incredible voice and unique approach to rock. During our conversation, we discussed what it was like for both women to grow up in a family with such strong beauty and creative aesthetic sensibilities. And how they have relied on each other in their pursuit of greatness in their respective careers.Lynn detailed how her mother and aunts provided her earliest expressions of beauty in Louisiana. We learned about how attending Howard University and being exposed to the Black art scene upended her initially conservative approach to self-expression, and how it challenged what her mother had taught her. Of course, Grace details what it was like to grow up with a mother who is well known for being glamorous, on and offscreen. The pair offered a beautiful look inside their relationship and how they have cultivated a friendship that many mothers and daughters would love to have. In fact, Lynn gushes when she explains that having Grace inspired a more ambitious approach to her personal and professional pursuits. As an ambitious working mother, Lynn talked about the women who modeled the mother-daughter relationship she could have as a successful actress. Grace credits Lynn with showing her the result of true artistic commitment and demanding that she pursue her artistic dream with complete seriousness. Grace and Lynn offer a beautiful example of what it means to lead by creative example and live a life filled with love.Tune in as we discuss:(5:35) Lynn and Grace's Introduction To Beauty(13:45) Lynn's Experience In A Freshly Integrated High School (33:35) Behind The Scenes of The Josephine Baker Story Filming (40:55) Why Grace Didn't Watch The Josephine Baker Story Until College(43:55) Lynn's Parents Weren't Supportive of Her Creative Careers, Despite Inspiring It(55:15) Why They Are Best Friends(57:20) On Being A Busy Working Mother (58:45) How Josephine Premice and Her Daughter Susan Fales-Hill Supported Her(1:05:00) Helping Your Children Understand Their Mixed-Race Identity(1:06:20) How Lynn's Radical Honesty and Work Ethic Inspire Grace(1:11:45) Their Favorite Beauty Products and Services(1:20:00) When They Feel The Most BeautifulRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on AppleJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanetShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Lynn @mslynnwhitfieldFollow Grace @thegracegibson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Powerful Communication Podcast, Colin Kelly from Comsteria dives deep into the fascinating world of costly signaling theory and the controversial small penis rule. This communication theory suggests that when a public figure admits a devastatingly uncomfortable truth, the public automatically assumes they are being honest about everything else. From Donald Trump and Boris Johnson to Scottish political figures like Lord Malcolm Offord and Ross Greer, Kelly explores how modern leaders are ditching the traditional PR gloss in favor of radical honesty. By unapologetically flaunting wealth or admitting their manifestos are unfunded, these figures captivate voters who are tired of fake politicians, earning them the ultimate pass: 'I don't like them, but at least they're honest.'  But is this refreshing candour genuine, or is it a deliberate, calculated manipulation tactic? Tune in to discover how this powerful communication strategy is reshaping our political discourse and why it might soon infiltrate the business world.

What does authentic PR leadership look like in a world of LinkedIn optics, brand “purpose” and social media storms?In this episode, Rachel Allison, founder of Axe + Saw, discusses her unique approach to PR and communication, emphasising authenticity and vulnerability. She shares her journey of building her agency from scratch, leveraging LinkedIn to connect with industry leaders and share her experiences. Allison addresses the industry's tendency to create manicured reputations and praises the shift towards genuine storytelling. She recounts a controversial LinkedIn post about Stormzy's McDonald's partnership, highlighting the importance of authenticity. We get into:- How Rachel launched AX&Saw with no network, no money and no safety net- The moment she realised PR boardrooms were talking “culture” without anyone who actually lived it- Why she chose to show up on LinkedIn as herself, not as a polished “PR leader”The story behind her controversial Stormzy x McDonald'

Where did you learn to love?In this second episode of Real Love Ready, Robin sits down with author and girls' advocate Chelsey Goodan to explore the patterns installed in us long before we had the language to name them. Chelsey has spent 17 years working with teenage girls. She became their microphone, their advocate, and their translator between worlds.What she's found is that the teenage years are when childhood patterns solidify into adult relationship behaviors. They are also a raw and unfiltered window into who we are becoming. And there is so much we can learn from those years, especially from teenage girls. They love with a fullness, a fierceness, and an openness that most of us now adults have spent years trying to find our way back to. Maybe the goal was never to fully grow up and move on. Maybe the goal is to heal so deeply that we return to who we were at that age, before the world told us to be smaller, before the labels, before we learned to dim the light.This conversation explores why healing our inner teenager is essential to breaking the patterns that no longer serve us — and why teenage girls right now might be the first truly liberated generation and what they can teach us about loving better.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. When life feels overwhelming, therapy can help. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/loveready.IN THIS EPISODE(00:00:30) Episode Overview: Teenage Years as the Blueprint(00:03:01) Chelsey's Work Becoming a Voice and Advocate for Teenagers(00:05:28) The ‘Good Girl' Trap and the Impossible Binary(00:07:16) The 3 R's: Framework for Releasing, Reclaiming, and Reframing the Labels We Carry(00:12:01) Listening as a Form of Love(00:19:18) Parents & Their Own Unhealed Teenage Stories(00:32:06) Body Image & the Mother-Daughter Dynamic(00:43:55) Radical Honesty among the Liberated Generation(00:57:10) Boys, AI, & Breaking Cycles(01:05:55) Debunking Myths of Love and Defining ItQUOTES"These years shape everything. When we think about our blueprints, we often focus on early childhood. But what about the teenage girl we were? The moment we learned to be good instead of bold." - Robin Ducharme“74% of girls are incredibly worried about pleasing everyone, and that's a constriction and tension that is not sustainable.” - Chelsey Goodan“I'm changing the dynamic with how I'm parenting my kids.. If I can disrupt my own patterning and raise them differently.. We still have that opportunity..” - Robin Ducharme “This generation of girls is the most liberated generation of girls to ever live. They are going to step into leadership and build a different world.” - Chelsey GoodanABOUT THE GUESTChelsey Goodan is an author, educator, and girls' advocate who has spent 17 years working with teenage girls across the world — in workshops, mentorship programs, and her Teenage Girl Cabal. She is the author of Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls. Her work bridges the gap between teenage girls and the adults in their lives, helping families build deeper connection, trust, and love.Instagram: @chelseagoodanWebsite: chelseygoodan.comGET THE REAL LOVE READY BOOKReal Love Ready: A Guide to Relational Literacy is a clear, compassionate guide to the knowledge, skills, and daily practices that help us love with greater intention, truth, and heart.https://geni.us/RealLoveReadyBookFollow us: @realloveready@robinducharmeofficial @soulprintmediaco

If you take your business growth seriously and you also like having a life and having margin very intentionally built into your life, then you are actually going to be a big fan of this episode. Today I'm sharing intentional growth practices for a sustainable business.In This Episode You'll:Explore the importance of radical honesty and accountability.Be challenged to establish your dream schedule today.Learn the power of systems and softwares.Find it quickly::53 - The Power of Accountability in Business4:48 - Radical Honesty and Accountability8:42 - Establishing Your Schedule 13:04 - Systems & SoftwaresMentioned in this Episode:Episode 10: The Softwares, Tools, and Apps I Use to Run My BusinessEpisode 102: Ask Joy: Team Building, Delegation, & Running Multiple BrandsJasmine StarHoneyBookBook a Call with me!More ways to connect:JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAMWORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACHJOY MICHELLE CO. WEBSITERead the full show notes from today's episode HERE.CLICK HERE TO GET 50% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF HONEYBOOK!If you're enjoying the content we're creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the PhotoBoss® with Joy Michelle Facebook Group!Join Now >>CLICK HERE TO GET 30% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF HONEYBOOK!

https://teachhoops.com/ In the world of elite athletics, "Culture" is often used as a buzzword, but rarely is it defined with precision. A winning culture is not a set of slogans on a locker room wall; it is the collective set of behaviors that a team repeats under pressure. It is the "soil" in which your tactical systems grow. If the soil is toxic, even the most brilliant offensive sets will wither. To build a championship-level environment, a coach must move from "policing" behavior to "Architecting an Identity." You aren't looking for compliance; you are looking for "Buy-In" so deep that the players eventually take ownership of the standard themselves. 1. Standards over Rules Rules are meant to be broken or bypassed; Standards are the floor below which no one is allowed to fall. A rule says "Don't be late"; a standard says "We value each other's time." When you have a culture of standards, accountability becomes a peer-to-peer transaction rather than a top-down dictate. In the mid-season January grind, the strength of your standards is tested. If your best player is allowed to skip a box-out without a consequence, you don't have a standard—you have a "suggestion." Consistency in upholding these standards, regardless of the player's talent level, is the only way to build lasting Trust Equity. 2. Radical Accountability and the "Truth Room" A winning culture thrives on "Radical Honesty." This means creating a "Psychological Safety" zone where players and coaches can critique performance without it becoming personal. In the "Truth Room" (your film sessions or locker room meetings), the only goal is the Pursuit of the Right Play. When players feel safe enough to admit mistakes and hold their teammates accountable, you eliminate the "silent resentment" that destroys teams from the inside out. You want a team that is "demanding but supportive"—where the friction of high expectations produces a diamond, not a crack. 3. "Stars in Their Roles" Every championship roster has a "Hierarchy of Value" but an "Equality of Respect." Culture is strengthened when the "bench energy leader" feels just as vital to the win as the leading scorer. You must explicitly define and celebrate the "invisible" roles: the screen-setter, the gap-filler, and the vocal communicator. When players realize that their specific role is the "missing piece" of the puzzle, they stop competing with their teammates for stats and start competing with the opponent for the win. Basketball team culture, winning mindset, athletic leadership, program building, coaching philosophy, high school basketball, youth basketball, basketball IQ, coach development, "The Villanova Way," character development, radical accountability, psychological safety in sports, team chemistry, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, mental toughness, leadership standards, coaching legacy. Show NotesThe Anatomy of a Winning CulturePillarThe ManifestationThe Cultural ImpactShared LanguageUsing specific "program terms" for drills and actions.Creates a sense of "In-Group" identity and speed.VulnerabilityCoaches admitting mistakes to the team.Increases trust and allows players to take risks.GratitudePlayers thanking teammates for "extra passes" or "help rotations."Shifts focus from "Me" to "We" instantly.Next Play SpeedZero "hang time" after an official's call or a turnover.Builds mental resilience and competitive poise.SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we pave the way for PEACE. Balancing the inner union between the masculine and feminine with radical honesty and awareness. We are all being asked to be true to self, our inner circles and communities. Couple we are being inspired to SPEAK UP.  Speaking up for self and others will become the catalyst for the additional inner to outer change to support this threshold humanity is crossing over. You all are being asked to refine and serve with your innate gifts. Rather than get distracted focus with your innate gifts and create the space to refine those gifts. You are in the course correction in real time for self and others. May you dance freely with Mother Nature and Divine Love as we engage with Spring/Fall with a new sense of responsibility and posibility for our future. It is within this healing, transformation and peace making that we release the predators and the fear that has oppressed all of humanity. Coupled with USING our WORDS to build Peace and Divine Love.Simply. Listen. Reflect and then gently move into forward motion.The New Moon reached full potency on Friday, April 17, 2026, From the traditional ways of the earth, these moments like the New MOON(s) are best met with silence and non-verbal listening. It is an opportunity to shed which no longer serves.Contemplation: Communication. Inner Truth. Self Advocacy. Inner Wisdom.Weekly talks are an offering to assist you in diving deeper into a spiritual practice, exploring your inner landscape, and cultivating inner peace.Time Stamps: Dharma 0:00 | Meditation 21:00 | Sound 50:00 | Outro 1:28:00MusicRandom Rab  Up Coming Shows:‘Just Me' by Cadre Scott Sound Suzanne Toro Producer: Dante Marino Production brought to you by OmToro Wellness + MediaMind Training: 8 Limbs Yoga Session: Weekly Writings and Well BeingHumanity + Earth Friendly Goodies:SuperfeastLiving TeaKindSpringFormula FlawlessBalance + Focus Quick LinkOra CacoaBook: SunPlayHoney Bee Hippie

Send us Fan MailWhy do some relationships feel safe… while others feel chaotic?In this powerful episode of Joey Pinz Conversations, Joey Pinz sits down with relationship and attachment trauma expert Bev Mitelman to unpack the psychology behind attachment styles, emotional regulation, and the path to inner peace.Bev shares her journey from a chaotic childhood to becoming a certified attachment trauma practitioner, helping people break toxic relationship cycles and rebuild self-worth. Together, they explore anxious vs avoidant behaviors, emotional maturity, nervous system regulation, radical honesty, and whether suffering is optional.This conversation blends science, philosophy, and lived experience — and ends with a profound truth: peace may be the precursor to happiness.If you've ever struggled with communication, people-pleasing, emotional distance, or repeating unhealthy relationship patterns — this episode is for you. 

The wood has risen (masculine) and ether (feminine) has awakened. Fall and Spring are here. The wood is supports new beginnings, ether clearing the lines of communication, welcoming you into honesty from within that will pave the way for PEACE. Balancing the inner union between the masculine and feminine with radical honesty and awareness. Leading you to inner and outer peace, joy and love.The feminine is being asked to extend radical honesty and TRUTH from within and extend love + compassion towards those who have been oppressed and are ready to step into renewal. Creating awareness around where the divide is currently manifesting within our sisterhood and world system. It is within this awareness, we can all do our part to make peace and amends with self, our sisters, mothers, daughters and ancestors. The balancing will be the initial steps in assisting the whole in paving peace for self and the generations to come. Coupled with the balancing of helping others and building simultaneously with our authentic, ethical words.You are in the course correction in real time for self and others. May you dance freely with Mother Nature and Divine Love as we engage with Spring/Fall with a new sense of responsibility and posibility for our future. It is within this healing, transformation and peace making that we release the predators and the fear that has oppressed all of humanity. Coupled with USING our WORDS to build Peace and Divine Love.Simply. Listen. Reflect and then gently move into forward motion.The Full Moon reached full potency on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, From the traditional ways of the earth, these moments like the Full MOON(s) are best met with silence and non-verbal listening. Then, moving into action.Contemplation: Self Awareness. Inner Peace. Balance. Reconciliation.Weekly talks are an offering to assist you in diving deeper into a spiritual practice, exploring your inner landscape, and cultivating inner peace.Time Stamps: Dharma 0:00 | Meditation 23:00 | Sound 51:00 | Outro 1:30:00MusicRandom Rab  Up Coming Shows:‘Just Me' by Cadre Scott Sound Suzanne Toro Producer: Dante Marino Production brought to you by OmToro Wellness + MediaMind Training: 8 Limbs Yoga Session: Weekly Writings and Well BeingHumanity + Earth Friendly Goodies:SuperfeastLiving TeaKindSpringFormula FlawlessBalance + Focus Quick LinkOra CacoaBook: SunPlayHoney Bee Hippie

In this honest, no-fluff conversation, Tracy and I dive into trauma, self-awareness, and what it really takes to transform. We explore how the traits that once protected you can quietly become armor, and how to shift them into something that actually serves your growth. Tracy shares how her past shaped her ability to read people, and how she turned that from survival into purpose. We also get real about healing: you don't outgrow your patterns by avoiding them, you meet them, feel them, and move through them. At the core of this episode is one powerful reframe: your triggers aren't problems, they're mirrors. If you're willing to stay present, they can become your greatest tool for growth. Because real change doesn't happen from the neck up, it happens when you're willing to feel. This is for you if you know you're meant for more… and you're ready to stop circling the same patterns and actually step into it. In this episode, we explore: What toxic positivity is and how it shows up in everyday conversations Why society often encourages us to suppress uncomfortable emotions The difference between unpleasant emotions and “bad” emotions Why unresolved grief and trauma often resurface years later How toxic positivity can appear in well-meaning support The role of emotional awareness in personal growth The difference between willingness and ability in support systems Common phrases that unintentionally dismiss pain Three ways to respond to toxic positivity in real life How boundaries can protect your healing process Why teaching people how to support you can deepen connection The concept of “scar tissue” and the growth that can come from it Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissadlugolecki/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.dlugolecki LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-dlugolecki-b24988141/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissadlugolecki YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaDlugolecki Catch up with me on socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissadlugolecki/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.dlugoleckiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-dlugolecki-b24988141/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissadlugoleckiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaDlugolecki

How do you navigate a world that feels empty after a 38-year conversation ends? In this episode of Everyone Dies, we dive into the "radical honesty" of actor Richard E. Grant as he navigates the profound grief of losing his wife, Joan Washington. We explore why he rejects the idea that "time heals" and instead advocates for an unfiltered, open approach to bereavement.We also tackle the complex realities of spousal loss through a listener's story of grieving a partner lost twice—first to addiction and finally to illness. From the unexpected relief that can follow years of chronic caregiving stress, to the heartwarming story of NFL players are joining the ranks of the most trusted profession, this episode is a safe space for the raw, honest, and often unspoken truths about death and dying.   https://bit.ly/4sWAJrlWhat You'll Learn in This Episode:The Most Trusted Profession: Why nurses have topped Gallup's honesty and ethics poll for 24 consecutive years and how former NFL stars are now joining the ranks.Richard E. Grant on Love & Death: A look at the actor's journey through spousal grief and why he continues his 38-year "conversation" with his late wife through nightly letters.Challenging Grief Platitudes: Why "time heals" might be the wrong way to look at loss and how to navigate around the "hole" left behind instead of trying to fill it.The Power of Radical Honesty: How laying bare your life and secrets can become a therapeutic act of protection during bereavement.Grieving a Complex Partner: A raw account of losing a spouse to addiction and the "messy" administrative and emotional reality of cleaning up a life left behind.The Taboo of Relief: Understanding the sense of peace that can occur when the chronic stress of a partner's terminal illness or struggle finally ends.Safe Spaces for Death Talk: Why having a community to discuss the "unfiltered" side of death is essential for healing.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro; Saks 5th Avenue Closure and the Rising Thrift Store Trend03:48 - The Most Trusted Profession: Nurses and NFL Players that Transitioned to Nursing07:32 - British Actor Richard E. Grant on Love, Grieving his Wife, and Learning Openness from His Traumatic Upbringing17:03 - The Importance of Safe Places for Talking About Death and Grief19:38 - The Raw Reality of Death: Widowed Twice, the Complex Loss to Alcoholism, and Cleaning a Messy Life22:46 - Outro; Every Day is a Gift#EveryoneDies #GriefSupport #EndofLife #DeathEducation #Podcast #S6E51  #Grief #Widow #Nursing #DeathAndDying #MentalHealth  #RichardEGrant #SpousalLoss #GriefRecovery #HonestConversations #WidowedSupport the showConnect with Us: Email our Host: mail@every1dies.org  Website: https://every1dies.org: Find show notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube  

How can couples talk about hard feelings without hurting each other? This clip explores building a therapeutic atmosphere where jealousy, mixed feelings, and the need for space can be shared gently. Here, I'm discussing why self-understanding must come before communication, how “I feel” language respects two realities, and what an examined relationship means beyond formal therapy. We also consider going to bed on an argument, avoiding freeze-outs by returning to the table quickly, and setting WhatsApp rules to avoid aggravating anxious or avoidant attachment. Alain De Button in conversation with Sarah Ann Listen to the full episode⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠***This episode is sponsored by:NOWATCH: The compassionate health trackerConnecting body and mind with unique stress recovery insights so you can live fully today15% off with code LWBW15 at https://nowatch.com/Mojo: the app for expert-led courses in better sex.Learn from world-class sex therapists and relationship experts with courses tailored to your needs.15% off with code LiveWell15 at mymojo.com/livewellbewell***The Great British Veg OutHow to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less.

“There's zero benefit to lying in any transaction—ever.” David and Londa unpack the real cost of lies, from real estate deals to family drama to everyday life. In this episode of The Session with Londa and David, they share a real-life lending and real estate horror story where a “finished” house wasn't finished—and everyone paid the price. They dig into why honesty and full transparency are non‑negotiable, how lies destroy trust with clients, and how to manage expectations when timelines slip. Plus, they get real about confrontation, “dropping the hammer,” and why owning your mistakes is always better than covering them up. #RealTalkWithLondaAndDavid #RadicalHonesty #TrustButVerify #RealEstateRealTalk

Amanda Duling is an endurance athlete, writer, and founder of One Gear Short of Normal™.  A post-bariatric, perimenopausal gravel cyclist and Ironman 70.3 finisher, Amanda uses grit, science, and unapologetic humour to tell the stories no one else is telling about endurance sports, women's bodies, and doing hard things later in life. Through her writing and community work, she challenges the "suffer in silence" culture of endurance athletics and advocates for smarter fueling, better hygiene, realistic training, and radical honesty—especially for women navigating menopause, major weight loss, and endurance sport at the same time. When she's not riding gravel roads or lifting heavy things, Amanda writes research-backed, laugh-out-loud essays on endurance life, parenting, and why choosing your hard matters more than perfection. ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Amanda Living in Kansas City, USA Working as an IT professional during the day Mum to a special needs son  Building a brand in relation to being a post-bariatric endurance athlete  Publishing an e-book in relation to saddle sores  Why reinvention is possible  Growing up in a small rural community  Being into reading, writing and art Having a lot of anxiety about her body and body image Enjoying being active  Not having the confidence when she was younger  Getting married and settling down Having gastric bypass surgery in her early 40s  Having an Roux-en-Y gastric bypass - having a large portion of her stomach removed along with a large portion of her small intestines  Having the surgery at the beginning of COVID and being stuck at home Her journey with food, health and fitness  Going for walks with her husband  Finding the motivation for the next step Feeling uncomfortable wearing shorts and form fitting clothes  Starting to walk a little quicker  Hiring a personal trainer at the gym to gain some of the lost muscle back Seeing her strength coming back  Thinking about doing a half marathon  Finding a couch to 5k program  Not making a lot of progress due to not being able to eat a lot Starting to work with a dietician  Having to re-learn eating  Passing out after exercise and having no energy  Dumping syndrome - when the body is not able to process sugar UCAN and Waxy Maize Finding support through community  Joining a run club and meeting new people  Being able to complete the half marathon  Confidence and having confidence around her body Building her self confidence When things started to change Showing up to different races Doing hard things  Wanting to encourage individuals starting out to volunteer at a couple of events Overcoming a challenge during a race Gravel cycling/racing, and why it's the hardest disciple in endurance sports Unbound Gravel Race  Breaking down the challenge into smaller and smaller steps and grinding it out Logistics of gravel racing in relation to hydration and fuelling  Electrolytes UCAN Fuel— ucan.co  Running on sheer grit  What training looks like and why she needed a lot of structure Training Peaks Learning about heart rate training  Training in the morning and making training work for her and her family The importance of social interactions during workouts Being surrounded by the right people and how it can help with motivation  How to connect with Amanda on social media Her love for writing and sharing her stories on Substack Final words of advice to motivate and inspire you The importance of showing up    Social Media Website: onegearshortofnormal.gumroad.com/l/prrdc thecookiewaitlist.com Instagram: @onegearshortofnormal Facebook:  Amanda McMahon  Substack: @onegearshortofnormal1 Youtube: One Gear Short of Normal  

SHOW LINKSSelf-Paced Resources:Subscribe To The Interview Podcast: https://yourlevelfitness.com/podcastNew To The YLF Philosophy? Start Here: ylf30.comDaily Accountability And Structure For Your Self-Paced Inside/Out Process: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailQ&A Response YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjSupgaY5KA66MD2IdmCwFhLFbDe-pk1lIndividualized Guidance From DarylCompare All Service Levels: https://yourlevelfitness.com/coachingGet Your Merch, Mugs & Wall QuotesShop The Current Collections: https://yourlevelfitness.shop/collectionsEPISODE DESCRIPTIONIn this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I build on yesterday's conversation and go deeper into something that determines your growth, happiness, and success. Your willingness to see what you do not want to see in yourself.We are flawed. Every single one of us. We fall short of our own standards. We get petty when we should be understanding. We get bitter when we should be forgiving. We justify our actions to protect our ego.And even when we are aware of it, it is still easy to slip back into the patterns that hurt us and hurt others.This episode is not about shaming yourself. It is about honest connection with yourself. If you are guarded, bitter, angry, or defensive, those emotions are valid. You are entitled to feel them. But are they taking too much of a toll. Are they helping you build the life you want.I talk about why genuine connection with others starts with connecting to yourself. That includes seeing your shortcomings clearly. Therapy can be incredibly helpful in this process. Not because it is just talking, but because it helps you uncover what your ego would rather hide and then take action on it.Scrolling your phone and being told you are always right feels good. But deep down, you know when you are not aligned.This episode challenges you to reflect privately. No one else needs to hear your answers. Are your reactions building the life you want. Or are they protecting wounds that need to be healed.If you want genuine confidence, lasting growth, and an inside/out life, it starts with radical honesty.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything “right,” yet still feel off, disconnected, or overwhelmed? In this deeply insightful episode of Infinite Life, Infinite Wisdom, Susan Grau takes us on an extraordinary journey through the concept of soul healing, exploring the profound truth that your soul is never broken. Healing doesn't come from fixing your soul; rather, it is about allowing your soul to recalibrate your human experience.Susan reveals how painful disruptions in life, from grief to rejection, serve as moments of recalibration and the soul's powerful call to re-align with truth. With compassion, Susan offers a gentle yet firm approach to letting go of false identities, shedding the narratives that hold us back, and embracing the clarity that comes from honoring our soul's wisdom. It's time to stop running from pain and start integrating it, allowing the soul to guide you toward true healing and steady inner peace.In this episode, Susan highlights the importance of not only emotional regulation but embodying personal truths and creating boundaries. By integrating shadow work, recognizing the true source of wounds, and releasing what no longer serves us, we allow the soul's clarity to shine through. This is not just about surviving, it's about thriving and growing, even when life feels uncertain or out of control.In This Episode:[00:00] Introduction[01:30] Understanding the Soul's True Nature[03:05] Recalibrating the Human Experience[05:00] Releasing False Identities[07:10] Grief and Emotional Healing[09:00] Radical Honesty with Yourself[11:40] Regulating Your Nervous System[13:00] Shadow Work: Integrating the Wounds[16:25] The Importance of Boundaries[18:30] Releasing Control[21:10] Moving Through Disruptions[23:00] Aligning with Your Soul's Truth[25:00] Living with Grace[27:00] Practical Tools for Recalibration[30:00] ConclusionNotable Quotes[12:00] "The wound is not what happened, but the moment you left yourself to survive what happened."[14:00] "Boundaries aren't about changing others, they're about how you choose to respond when others' behavior challenges you."[16:30] "Grief comes to clear distortion, and when it does, your soul will lead you to healing."[20:00] "When life feels like it's falling apart, it's often the soul's way of reorganizing what no longer serves you."[22:50] "Pain doesn't punish; it illuminates. It shows you where the misalignment is, so you can heal it."[25:15] "Integration is not about fixing yourself; it's about embracing every part of you with compassion and truth."Susan GrauSusan Grau is an internationally celebrated intuitive life coach, a key opinion leader, author, medium and speaker, who discovered her ability to communicate with the spirit world after a near-death experience at age four. Susan is a Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and grief therapist. Her new book, "Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons," published by Hay House, explores healing from grief and the afterlife. With media coverage in GOOP, Elle, and The Hollywood Reporter, Susan's expertise extends to podcasts, radio shows, and documentaries. She offers private mediumship readings, life path guidance, reiki sessions, and hypnotherapy, aiding individuals in healing and finding spiritual guidance.Resources and LinksInfinite Life, Infinite Wisdom Podcast Infinite Life, Infinite WisdomSusan GrauWebsiteOrder FacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokMentionedInfinite Life, Infinite Lessons Wisdom from the Spirit World on Living, Dying, and the In-Between by Susan GrauSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rumi said, “Your task is not to seek for love, but nearly to seek and find all the barriers with yourself that you have built against it.” Let remove the barriers to allow the love to flow.

The Freedom Project is officially live. If you feel the old reality dissolving and you're ready to step into deeper sovereignty, clarity, and truth, this is your invitation. Initiation begins March 1st. Join us

Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Rachel Hollis gives a tough-love talk on self-deception—how people perform a version of their lives (especially through social media) to feel significant, but end up emptier because they avoid facing what's real. She breaks down three common lies (performing growth instead of doing it, living in “someday,” and performing for an audience) and offers steps to get honest: a reality-check person, a calendar/bank audit, and saying the true thing out loud. Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 00:00 Scarcity Mindset & Why “Faking Abundance” Feels Empty 01:09 Meet Rachel Hollis + Why This Episode Is Tough Love 03:36 The Pattern: Performing Your Life Instead of Living It 06:10 Rachel's Vertigo Story: When Emotions Show Up in the Body 08:55 You Can't Fix What You Refuse to Face (Fake It Till You Make It?) 11:13 What Self-Deception Is—and Why Your Brain Does It 14:22 Sawyer, Mirrors, and the Cost of Not Seeing Reality Clearly 19:21 The Quest for Significance: Social Media, Scarcity, and “Looking Successful” 28:10 3 Types of Self-Deception (Type #1: Performing Growth vs. Real Growth) 30:05 When Self-Help Becomes a Trap: Consuming vs. Actually Growing 32:01 ‘Eat Pray Love' Syndrome: Changing Scenery Without Changing Patterns 33:26 Real Work Isn't Cute: The Uncomfortable, Unseen Healing Process 35:39 Self-Deception #2: Living in ‘Someday' Instead of Facing Today 38:35 Self-Deception #3: Performing Your Life for an Audience (Social + AI) 44:07 The Way Through: Ego Deaths, Radical Honesty, and Letting Go of the Facade 46:06 Her Biggest Ego Check: Why ‘Girl, Wash Your Face' Was Mostly Luck 50:14 3 Practical Steps to Get Real: Accountability, Audits, and Saying It Out Loud 54:37 Closing Reminder: You're Human—Choose Truth in One Area This Week Sign up for Rachel's weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

God designed us for real connection, but stepping into authentic relationships often means risking pain and navigating friction. In a culture of loneliness, the world is hungry for a people who know how to love without conditions and stay connected through conflict. This isn't just a concept; it's the actual practice of family. In the final message of our Family Pillar series, Dan Weber invites us to look at the perfect theology of Jesus as a Father and a Friend. From creating safe spaces for radical honesty to learning how to reconcile instead of run, Dan challenges us to move past superficial interactions and take ownership of our relationships. Even when we bring our flawed human nature into the room, we have a Father who disciples us into whole, healthy connection. Join us as we explore what it looks like to be found, formed, and sharpened in the family of God.

In this episode of "Crafting a Meaningful Life," host Mary Crafts welcomes Tom Telford, CEO of Levo, to delve into the intricate relationship between mental health and overall well-being. Mary and Tom discuss the importance of radical honesty in fostering authentic connections and how true happiness is linked to mental health rather than material possessions. After a recent transformative trip to Egypt, Mary reflects on the emptiness of material accumulation, drawing contrasting insights with Tom about the rich life found in prioritizing mental health. The conversation shifts to Tom's entrepreneurial journey and his eventual foray into the mental health sector. Tom shares his transformational experience of selling his financial services company and supporting his wife in achieving her dream of becoming a therapist. Together, they invest in Levo, a mission-driven company aiming to address the root causes of mental health issues and provide comprehensive care encompassing hormonal, psychological, and social aspects. The episode is rich with insights into leadership, trust, and the profound impact of stewardship in both personal and professional contexts. About the Guest: Tom Telford is a seasoned entrepreneur and the CEO of Levo, a company that focuses on improving mental health care. Tom has an extensive background in financial services, having built and sold two companies before venturing into the mental health industry. After partnering with his wife, a licensed marriage and family therapist, Tom invested in and later became an integral part of Levo, driven by a mission to "lift and make lighter" the lives of those struggling with mental health challenges. Tom is renowned for his advocacy of authentic intelligence over artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of genuine connection and leadership in business.   Key Takeaways: Holistic Mental Health Care: Levo offers a comprehensive approach to mental health care, addressing biological, psychological, and social aspects to provide personalized and effective support. Importance of Authentic Leadership: Tom Telford emphasizes the value of authentic intelligence, fostering environments where trust and integrity form the foundation of leadership. Stewardship and Vulnerability: Both Mary and Tom highlight the significance of embracing stewardship and vulnerability in promoting personal growth and healing. Radical Honesty as a Healing Tool: The episode illustrates how radical honesty can be a catalyst for healing, breaking down the barriers of hidden traumas and opening pathways to recovery. Empowering Future Leaders: Tom's dedication to empowering others by sharing his experiences and guiding them in their leadership journeys shines through as a key element of his mission. Notable Quotes: "Showing up authentically is about radical honesty and being willing to share your true self." — Tom Telford "Stewardship of suffering is a form of love and duty to lift others along their journeys." — Tom Telford "Trust isn't just granted, you earn it and then hold it as a stewardship." — Tom Telford "The healing starts the moment the hiding stops." — Mary Crafts "Leveraging our life experiences for the benefit of others is our ultimate mission." — Tom Telford Resources: Tom Telford on LinkedIn: Follow Tom Telford for insights on mental health and leadership. Levo's Website: Learn more about Levo's services and mission at levomind.com. Explore this enlightening episode further to understand how embracing honesty, integrity, and authentic stewardship can craft a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Keep tuning in for more conversations that delve into the heart of genuine personal and professional growth.

In this episode of the Man Within Podcast, Sathiya Sam discusses the urgent need for intentionality in pursuing holiness in a world increasingly filled with distractions and temptations. He emphasizes that drifting into a holy life is no longer an option, as modern life actively pulls individuals away from spiritual integrity. Sathiya argues that true holiness requires full surrender to God, intentional resistance against temptation, and a complete dependence on divine strength. He reflects on how previous generations had a cultural reinforcement of faith that is now lacking, making it essential for individuals today to take proactive steps towards holiness.  

This week Elle and Vee have a deep, free-flowing and wide-ranging chat with JC Wilde, writer and director of the film Wild Fire. They speak about emotional affairs and the radical honesty that nearly burned her marriage down, and then what happens when you stop performing “perfect partner” and start saying the thing that scares you most. Inspired by real-life truth-or-dare confessions, Wild Fire sparks a raw conversation about open relationships, people-pleasing, projection, and the freedom of a no-more-bullsh*t kind of love. This is a conversation that will stick with you long after it's finished, from how you approach relationships to noticing how ENM and queer relationships are depicted in film and TV.Evolving Sexuality & Identity Labels: how sexual orientation labels can help us discover ourselves, and how sexuality evolves over time. (1:55)Wild Fire: an ensemble film about seven acquaintances exposing frightening truths, lies, secrets, and emotional affairs in their intimate relationships. (7:55)Truth or Dare & Sexual Desire: What do you want in bed that you're afraid to ask for? (12:20)The “No More Bullshit” Relationship Approach: radical honesty, direct communication, and deeper intimacy. (15:15)Ethical Non-Monogamy in Film & TV: how Friends and Sex and the City got open relationships wrong 20 years ago. (22:25)Realistic Portrayals of Queer Relationships & Non-Traditional Love: The L Word, Easy, The Overnight. (27:58)“Intimate Friends” vs. Romantic Partners: why emotionally intimate friendships matter. (36:52)Traditional vs. Nontraditional Relationship Dynamics: why ENM and polyamory spaces spark deeper conversations. (40:32)What Drives Emotional Intimacy? Why we crave deeper, more vulnerable conversations. (42:29)Projection & Judgment in Relationships: how criticism reveals more about you than your partner. (46:00)Challenging Monogamy: “Why limit love?” Rethinking traditional relationship models. (48:56)Radical Honesty & Radical Truth-Telling: burning away illusions to live authentically in love. (53:01)Sex/God Documentary: JC's upcoming film on sex, God, and spirituality. (56:55)______________________________

Radical Honesty and the Many Kinds of Love with Jesse Poppick Radical Honesty (and the Many Kinds of Love) In this episode of The Open Nesters, we dive into the transformative journey of Jesse Poppik, a guest who brings a wealth of insights about love, relationships, and navigating life as an open nester. With his unique experiences, Jesse shares how his perspective on relationships has evolved, particularly through his transitions after two divorces and his experience as a father to three daughters. We explore concepts such as radical honesty and non-monogamy as he reflects on how these themes have informed his life choices and relationship dynamics. As our conversation unfolds, Jesse discusses his journey to embracing the open nester lifestyle, which he describes as facing new adventures rather than feeling the void of an empty nest. We emphasize that this stage of life allows for deeper exploration of personal identity, relationships, and experiences. His candid recount of a conversation with his youngest daughter reveals the profound shifts that have occurred as their family structure changes. What began as a necessary adjustment for their circumstances evolved into a broader understanding of freedom, support, and connection, prompting Jesse to reassess his role as a father and an individual. We dive deeper into Jesse’s relational intelligence, which has transformed through his exploration of non-monogamy and the concept of polyamory. He details his experiences in these realms, emphasizing that non-monogamous relationships aren’t just about sexual freedom but also about the capacity to love and connect with multiple partners in diverse ways. Jesse articulates a distinction between non-monogamy, which often entails sexual relationships, and polyamory, which focuses on loving connections without a sexual component. This insight prompts a broader discussion about the rich, fluid nature of love and the importance of understanding our desires and boundaries within these structures. Throughout the episode, we explore Jesse’s six principles of sexual health and how these guidelines can foster better communication and ultimately healthier relationships. Consent, non-exploitation, honesty, shared values, protection, and pleasure serve as essential pillars for navigating the complexities of intimacy. Jesse introduces the RBDSM-T framework, urging listeners to bring explicit conversations to dating and relationships. He highlights that understanding the meanings behind our interactions, setting clear boundaries, and addressing past traumas are crucial for nurturing connections—even in long-term relationships. As the discussion progresses, Jesse shares poignant reflections about his estranged relationships with his older daughters and how the principles of radical honesty and patience have played a pivotal role in rebuilding those connections. He emphasizes the importance of creating space for his children to engage with him on their terms, acknowledging the challenges and emotional weight involved in such situations. Listeners seeking guidance or inspiration are encouraged to connect with Jesse through his website, where he offers workshops and resources aimed at enhancing sexual health and communication in relationships. He also shares his upcoming appearances at festivals, demonstrating his commitment to spreading awareness about the complexities of modern relationships, the importance of emotional intelligence, and fostering a deeper understanding of love. 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

In this episode, I connect with my dear brother Zarak Fatah for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to heal, evolve, and live wholeheartedly. Together, we explore the quiet trap of endless self-improvement and remember that life itself is the ultimate practice—a living curriculum that invites presence over perfection. Zarak shares the wisdom that emerged from a transformational plant medicine experience, opening a doorway into deeper self-inquiry, integration, and embodied leadership.We dive into the courage it takes to be radically honest in our relationships and how emotional transparency is one of the most profound acts of self-love. We reflect on the ways shame, guilt, and unresolved emotions can weigh on our vitality and longevity—and what becomes possible when we meet them with compassion, breath, and truth. This is a grounded conversation that honors both the mess and the magic of being human.From male vulnerability to the awakening of the feminine, we explore the integration of science, mystery, and consciousness—and how that synthesis returns us to wholeness. This episode is an invitation to embrace life exactly as it is, to listen for the quiet guidance beneath the noise, and to rediscover the essence of love and leadership in every breath. [b]Chapters[/b]0:02 - Welcome to Love, Sex & Leadership featuring Zarak1:13 - Stepping Into 2026 and Setting Powerful Intentions9:19 - Radical Honesty and Self-Love for the New Year15:41 - Releasing Guilt and Shame for Longevity24:32 - Men, Vulnerability, and Inner Work31:12 - Finding Balance in Plant Medicine36:08 - Awakening and Honoring the Feminine40:36 - Manifestation and Consciousness Expansion47:49 - Soul Talk with Aaron Kleinerman and Zarak Fatah

Are you suffering from "Ethical Fading"? Discover actionable strategies to navigate a compromised world and cutthroat office politics without losing your soul or your competitive edge.We spend a significant amount of our collective energy frustrated by the state of the world. We look at the headlines, we watch the news, and we see a parade of compromised characters—politicians who trade influence for favors, CEOs who prioritize quarterly earnings over human safety, and public figures who seem to have surgically removed their shame. It is easy, and perhaps even cathartic, to point a finger at the screen and declare them the problem. It feels good to position ourselves as the moral observers of a crumbling society. But today, I want to ask you to do something much harder. I want you to lower that finger, turn away from the screen, and look in the mirror.This isn't about politics. This isn't about the grand stage of global affairs. This is about you. It is about the subtle, quiet, and often invisible ways that the corruption of the world seeps into our own bloodstreams. We all hate the corrupt politician, but we need to have a very honest, uncomfortable conversation about whether we fudge our own taxes. We despise the corporate liar, but do we embellish our resumes? We loathe the system that seems rigged, but do we grease the wheels of our own small lives with convenient untruths?The reality is that integrity is not a binary state. You aren't simply a "good person" or a "bad person." Integrity is a muscle, and like any muscle, it atrophies if you don't exercise it, and it tears if you put it under too much weight without training. In a world that often rewards the shortcut and celebrates the shark, maintaining your integrity is not just a moral luxury; it is a strategic necessity for your long-term mental health and professional survival. We are going to break down exactly how good people end up doing bad things, and more importantly, how you can navigate a compromised workplace—the office politics, the toxic bosses, the gray areas—without losing your soul or becoming part of the problem.We have to start by understanding the mechanism of our own undoing. Psychologists and behavioral economists have a term for this phenomenon: Ethical Fading. It is a fascinating and terrifying concept. Ethical fading occurs when the ethical dimensions of a decision fade from view, and the decision is reclassified as a business decision, a strategic maneuver, or a necessary evil. It is the process of numbing ourselves to our own small dishonesties. It doesn't happen overnight. You don't wake up one morning and decide to be a corrupt person. It happens by degrees. It is the boiling frog experiment applied to your soul.Think about the last time you faced a minor ethical dilemma. Maybe it was an expense report where you rounded up a few figures. Maybe it was telling a client that a project was "90% done" when you hadn't even started, just to buy yourself a weekend of peace. In that moment, you didn't think, "I am a liar." You thought, "I am managing expectations," or "I am just making sure I get reimbursed for the hassle." That is ethical fading. You strip the moral weight away from the action and replace it with utilitarian language. You convince yourself that the ends justify the means, or that "everyone else is doing it," or that the system is so broken that your small transgression is merely a drop in the ocean.But here is the bottom line: those drops accumulate. When you allow these small acts of "fading" to occur, you are retraining your brain. You are raising your threshold for discomfort. The first time you lie to your boss, your heart races and your palms sweat. That is your conscience working; that is your biological alarm system. But the second time, the alarm is a little quieter. The tenth time, there is no alarm at all. You have successfully numb yourself. The danger here is not just that you are becoming dishonest; it is that you are becoming blind. You lose the ability to see where the line is, and eventually, when a big compromise is demanded of you—a serious breach of ethics—you might just cross it without even realizing you have left the safety of the shore.So, how do we stop this slide? How do we maintain a rigid spine in a flexible world? It starts with a brutal personal audit. You need to look at your life with the cold, hard gaze of a forensic accountant. Where are you leaking integrity? This isn't about guilt; guilt is a useless emotion unless it drives change. This is about data. Are you honest in your relationships? Do you keep the promises you make to yourself? Do you present an unfiltered version of reality to your team, or do you curate the truth to make yourself look better?One of the most common places where this integrity leak occurs is in our professional identities. The resume is often the first casualty of the truth. We live in a hyper-competitive market, and the temptation to "polish" our credentials is immense. But there is a massive difference between highlighting your strengths and fabricating your reality. When you claim a skill you don't have or inflate a title you didn't earn, you are building your career on a foundation of sand. You are creating a future based on the fear that you are not enough as you are. And practically speaking, the anxiety of maintaining that lie, of constantly looking over your shoulder waiting to be exposed, is a massive energy drain. It taxes your mental resources—resources that you could be using to actually learn the skill you lied about.This brings us to the battlefield where most of us face these challenges daily: the workplace. The modern office is often a breeding ground for ethical compromise. We have all been there. The toxic manager who takes credit for your work. The colleague who smiles to your face and gossips behind your back. The pressure from upper management to hit targets that are mathematically impossible without cutting corners. This is where the rubber meets the road. It is easy to be virtuous when you are sitting alone in a room. It is much harder to be virtuous when your mortgage payment depends on your ability to survive in a corrupt ecosystem.You might be asking, "How do I survive office politics without becoming a politician?" The answer lies in shifting your mindset from "playing the game" to "mastering the terrain." You do not have to become a snake to survive in a snake pit, but you do have to know where the snakes are hiding and how to handle them.The first strategy is to become the master of the paper trail. In a compromised environment, the truth is often the first thing to be distorted. Your best defense is documentation. This isn't about being paranoid; it is about being professional. When a directive comes down that feels unethical or risky, you confirm it in writing. You send the follow-up email: "Just to clarify our conversation this morning, you would like me to proceed with X, despite the potential risk of Y." You do this neutrally, without emotion. You are essentially creating a reality anchor. Corrupt systems thrive on ambiguity and verbal orders that can be denied later. By forcing things into the written record, you introduce accountability. You shine a light. Often, just the act of documenting a shady request is enough to make the requester back down, because they know that their "ethical fade" won't survive the scrutiny of a written record.However, documentation is just the defensive line. You also need an offensive strategy, and that strategy is competence. In a corrupt or highly political environment, competence is the ultimate currency. People who rely on politics usually do so because they lack the substance to succeed on merit. They need the smoke and mirrors. If you focus on being undeniably good at what you do, you create a layer of insulation around yourself. When you deliver results that are tangible, measurable, and high-quality, you become harder to manipulate and harder to remove. You become an asset that even the corrupt players need to keep the ship afloat.But let's go deeper into the interpersonal dynamics. How do you handle the gossip, the backstabbing, the alliances? The pragmatic approach is to view yourself as Switzerland—neutral, observant, and armed. You can be friendly without being intimate. You can listen without participating. When someone comes to you with gossip, you have a choice. You can fuel the fire, or you can let the flame die with you. The most powerful phrase you can learn in office politics is a non-committal, "That sounds frustrating for you," followed by an immediate pivot back to work. "That sounds frustrating. Anyway, have you seen the data on the Q3 report?" By refusing to engage in the mudslinging, you signal that you are not a player in that game. You are there to work. This might alienate you from the "clique" temporarily, but in the long run, it earns you something far more valuable: respect. Even the snakes respect the person who refuses to be bitten or to bite.There is a nuance here that we must address. There is a difference between being "difficult" and being principled. Some people use "integrity" as a shield to be obstructionist or self-righteous. That is not what we are aiming for. We want to be the person who solves problems, not the person who creates bottlenecks. When you have to say "no" to something because of an ethical concern, you should always try to offer an alternative path. Don't just be the stop sign; be the detour. "I can't do X because it violates our compliance policy, but I believe we can achieve the same result if we do Y and Z." This shows that you are still on the team, that you are still driving toward the goal, but that you are insisting on getting there on a road that doesn't collapse beneath you.Now, we have to talk about the hardest part of this equation. We have to talk about the breaking point. There is a limit to how much you can navigate a corrupt system before the system begins to change you. You can wear a hazmat suit to work every day, but eventually, the radiation gets through. You need to know your "walk away" price. This is a concept I want you to define for yourself today, not when you are in the middle of a crisis. What is the line you will not cross? Is it lying to a client? Is it firing someone unjustly? Is it breaking the law? You must define these non-negotiables now, while your head is clear.If you don't define your non-negotiables, you will fall victim to the "slippery slope" we discussed earlier. You will justify the first small crossing of the line, and then the next, until you are miles away from who you wanted to be. But if you have that line drawn in the sand of your mind, when you approach it, an alarm will go off. And when that alarm goes off, you have to be willing to act. This is where the "pragmatic" part of our coaching comes in. Integrity sometimes requires an exit strategy.I am not telling you to quit your job tomorrow in a blaze of moral glory without a plan. That isn't smart; that's reckless. I am telling you that if you find yourself in an environment that consistently demands you compromise your values, you need to start plotting your escape. You need to update that resume (honestly), start networking, and save your money. Financial stability is one of the greatest guardians of integrity. When you live paycheck to paycheck, you are vulnerable. You are terrified of losing your income, and fear is the enemy of ethics. Fear makes us compliant. But if you have an emergency fund, if you have a "freedom fund," you have the power to say "no." You have the power to walk away. Money, in this sense, buys you the luxury of a conscience.Let's shift gears and look at the internal cost of corruption. Why does this matter? Why shouldn't you just fudge the numbers, play the politics, and get the promotion? Why not just lie on the resume if it gets you the foot in the door? The answer lies in the concept of "cognitive load."Lying, pretending, and managing a false persona takes an immense amount of brainpower. When you are living a lie, you have to remember the lie. You have to constantly calibrate your story to match your previous fabrications. You have to monitor other people's reactions to see if they suspect anything. This is a background process that is running in your brain 24/7, eating up your battery life. It causes low-level anxiety, chronic stress, and a pervasive sense of impostor syndrome.On the other hand, the truth is efficient. When you live with integrity, you don't have to remember what you said, because you said what happened. You don't have to worry about being exposed, because you have nothing to hide. This liberates a massive amount of mental energy. You can focus that energy on creativity, on problem-solving, on actual growth. Integrity is the ultimate productivity hack. It simplifies your life. It streamlines your decision-making process. When you know what your values are, you don't have to agonize over every choice. You simply ask, "Does this align with my values?" If the answer is no, the decision is made.Furthermore, we must consider the compounding interest of reputation. In a world that is increasingly transparent, where digital footprints last forever, your reputation is your most valuable asset. You might gain a short-term advantage by cheating—you might get the sale, or the job, or the tax break. But if you are caught, or even if people just start to sense that you are not trustworthy, the long-term cost is catastrophic. Trust takes years to build and seconds to break. In business and in life, people prefer to work with those they can trust. If you are known as a straight shooter, someone whose handshake actually means something, opportunities will flow to you. People will bring you into the inner circle because they know you won't stab them in the back. Integrity is a long-term greed. It pays better dividends over a lifetime than dishonesty ever could.Let's look at some specific, actionable steps you can take today to begin strengthening your integrity muscle. We need to move from the philosophical to the practical.First, I want you to practice "Radical Honesty" in low-stakes situations. We often lie about small things to avoid minor social friction. We say we are "five minutes away" when we haven't left the house. We say we "loved the dinner" when it was cold. Start catching yourself in these micro-lies. Correct them in real-time. If you are running late, say, "I am running 20 minutes late because I managed my time poorly." It is uncomfortable, yes. But it trains your brain that truth is the default setting. It builds a tolerance for the minor discomfort of honesty, which prepares you for the major discomfort of difficult ethical stands later on.Second, identify your "Ethical Blind Spots." We all have them. Maybe you are incredibly honest with money, but you tend to exaggerate stories to be the center of attention. Maybe you would never steal a pen from the office, but you regularly steal time by scrolling social media when you are on the clock. Be honest with yourself about where your weak points are. You cannot fortify a wall if you don't know where the cracks are. Once you identify a blind spot, set a specific rule for it. If you doom-scroll at work, use an app blocker. If you exaggerate stories, practice the discipline of understatement.Third, find an "Accountability Mirror." This can be a person—a mentor, a partner, a friend who you know will tell you the unvarnished truth. Give them permission to call you out. Ask them, "Do you ever see me compromising on my values? Do I ever come across as disingenuous?" It takes courage to ask that question, and it takes even more courage to listen to the answer without getting defensive. But that external perspective is invaluable. We are often the best lawyers for our own defense, rationalizing our bad behavior. You need a judge.Fourth, change your language. Words shape reality. Stop using euphemisms that disguise unethical behavior. Don't call it "creative accounting"; call it "fraud." Don't call it "padding the resume"; call it "lying." Don't call it "office politics"; call it "manipulation." When you use the raw, ugly words to describe the actions, they lose their seductive power. It becomes much harder to commit fraud than it is to engage in creative accounting. By stripping away the corporate speak, you force yourself to confront the reality of what you are doing.Let's return to the concept of the "Compromised World" for a moment. It is easy to become cynical. It is easy to look at the billionaire who cheated his way to the top and feel like a fool for playing by the rules. You might think, "nice guys finish last." But I want you to challenge that definition of "winning." If winning means having a massive bank account but being unable to sleep without medication because of the stress of your deception, is that winning? If winning means being the CEO but having a family that despises you and a staff that fears you, is that winning?We need to redefine success to include the quality of our inner life. A "clean" success—one achieved through hard work, smart strategy, and ethical behavior—tastes different. It is sustainable. It is robust. It belongs to you in a way that stolen success never can. When you achieve something honestly, no one can take it away from you by revealing a secret. You own it completely.There is also a ripple effect to consider. We often underestimate the power of our own example. In a corrupt workplace, one person acting with integrity can change the atmosphere. It is contagious. When you refuse to gossip, you create a safe space for others to stop gossiping. When you admit a mistake openly instead of covering it up, you give permission for your team to be honest about their failures, which leads to faster problem solving. You have the power to set the standard. You are not just a passive observer of the culture; you are a creator of it.This is particularly true for those of you in leadership positions. If you are a manager, your team is watching you like hawks. They are looking for cues on how to behave. If they see you fudge a number, they will fudge ten. If they see you lie to a client, they will lie to you. The culture of a team is a reflection of the worst behavior the leader is willing to tolerate—in themselves and in others. If you want a high-performance team, you must demand high integrity, and you must embody it first.Now, let's address the naysayers. There will be people who tell you that this advice is naive. They will say, "This is the real world, you have to get your hands dirty." To them, I say: Look at the long game. The graveyards of industry are filled with the careers of people who thought they were smarter than the truth. They thought they could outrun the consequences. They thought they could manage the web of lies. They were wrong. The house of cards always falls. It might take a year, it might take ten, but gravity always wins. Building on a foundation of integrity is the only way to build a structure that withstands the storms of life.Navigating this path requires a specific kind of courage. It isn't the loud, heroic courage of the movies. It is a quiet, daily courage. It is the courage to be the only person in the room not laughing at an inappropriate joke. It is the courage to say, "I don't think that's the right way to handle this," when everyone else is nodding along. It is the courage to accept a short-term loss for a long-term gain. This is the courage that builds character. And character, in the end, is destiny.As we move toward the conclusion of this discussion, I want to leave you with a strategy for when you feel overwhelmed by the corruption around you. It is called "The Circle of Control." You cannot control the politicians. You cannot control the economy. You often cannot control your company's upper management. When you focus on these things, you feel helpless and angry, which makes you more likely to say, "Screw it, why should I try?"Instead, draw a small circle around yourself. Inside that circle are your actions, your words, your work ethic, and your treatment of others. That is your kingdom. Rule it wisely. Make that circle a zone of absolute integrity. No matter how chaotic or corrupt the world outside that circle becomes, inside the circle, standards are maintained. Inside the circle, promises are kept. Inside the circle, truth is spoken.What you will find is that over time, your circle will expand. People will want to be in your circle. They will want to hire you, partner with you, and follow you, because your circle is a refuge of sanity and reliability in a crazy world.So, here is your homework. I want you to take one specific action today. Not tomorrow, today. Identify one small area where you have been letting your standards slip. Maybe it's how you talk to your spouse. Maybe it's how much effort you put into your work when the boss isn't looking. Maybe it's a small recurring lie you tell to avoid conflict. Fix it. Right now. Send the text, make the apology, redo the work. Reclaim that piece of territory for your integrity.Don't do it to be a saint. Do it to be strong. Do it because you refuse to be a passive victim of a compromised culture. Do it because the most pragmatic, powerful thing you can be in this world is a person who cannot be bought, who cannot be intimidated, and who dares to tell the truth.The world may be compromised, but you do not have to be. The corruption stops at your doorstep. The ethical fading stops with your next decision. You have the tools. You have the strategy. Now, go out there and execute. The world needs more people who are playing the long game. Be one of them.

Bríet Ísis Elfar is not just one of Iceland's biggest music stars. She's an artist who embodies fearlessness, authenticity, and constant reinvention. Her breakout English-language single In Too Deep in 2018 introduced her sultry, soulful voice to the world, but it was her 2020 album Kveðja, Bríet that catapulted her to national stardom. She won “Album of the Year” and cemented herself as one of the country's most influential female musicians. Big Conversations in the Coziest Setting with Center Hotels This interview is part of my In Bed With series, created in partnership with Center Hotels. Each conversation is recorded right in a bed at one of Center Hotels' nine locations in downtown Reykjavík—keeping things cozy, relaxed, and a little unconventional. If you're planning a stay in the city, you can use my code ATI25 to save 25% off at any Center Hotels location in Reykjavík. Bríet’s Artistic & Spiritual Upbringing Born in Reykjavík in 1999, Bríet grew up in a uniquely creative and spiritual household. Her father, Benedikt Elfar, taught her guitar and nurtured her love of jazz, while her mother, Ásrún Laila Awad, led sweat-lodge ceremonies infused with mantra chanting and deep emotional connection. Raised in this world of music, ritual, and radical openness, Bríet developed both resilience and a powerful sense of self. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFeYJr4JdIk From Jazz Bars to Center Stage From singing jazz in Reykjavík restaurants for a hamburger and 5,000 krónur, to debuting her original work on the stage of Sónar Reykjavík, Bríet's journey has been anything but ordinary. She's unapologetically experimental, whether making plastic “glass” dresses with her longtime fashion collaborator, diving into collaborative projects like 1000 orð with rapper Birnir, or writing songs that transform heartbreak into catharsis. Bríet’s Radical Honesty as a Creative Force Known for her raw honesty, she has openly shared struggles with belonging, heartbreak, and personal growth. Yet through it all, her guiding philosophy remains simple: don't take life too seriously, embrace failure, and always follow the intuition of the heart. At a Turning Point, Always Becoming Today, Bríet stands at a new turning point—after years of acclaim, collaborations with major Icelandic artists like Ásgeir Trausti and Friðrik Dór, and millions of streams worldwide, she continues to chase the unknown. Whether sitting next to global icons in Tokyo or returning to her roots in a sweat lodge in Iceland, Bríet carries a rare ability to turn both joy and pain into beauty. Share this with a Friend Facebook Threads Email Let’s Be Social Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook Thanks for listening. Þakka þér kærlega fyrir að hlusta og sjáumst fljótega.

In this episode of the Jake and Gino podcast, Gino Barbaro interviews John Gafford, a luxury real estate entrepreneur and author of 'Escaping the Drift.'   John Gafford is a luxury real estate entrepreneur, speaker, and host of Escaping The Drift, a top 20 business podcast with over 3 million downloads. A former Apprentice contestant and CEO of Simply Vegas, he empowers people to break free from mediocrity, take control of their lives, and lead with purpose. They discuss the importance of personal accountability, the concept of 'the drift' in life, and how to navigate challenges. John shares insights on parenting, problem-solving, and the qualities that lead to success in competitive environments. The conversation emphasizes the significance of building a strong company culture and the relentless execution of strategies to achieve business success. TakeawaysWrote the book to leave a legacy for his kids.Success often comes from taking control of your life.The drift represents a lack of direction in life.People need to take radical accountability for their actions.Parents should allow children to face challenges to build resilience.Problems should be viewed as solvable opportunities.Understanding the unwritten rules of life is crucial for success.Emotional intelligence plays a key role in negotiations.Successful individuals often think outside the box.Building a strong company culture is essential for success. Chapters00:00 Introduction to John Gafford and His Journey02:31 The Motivation Behind Writing 'Escaping the Drift'05:18 Understanding the Concept of 'The Drift'08:27 Shifting from Drifting to Swimming: Personal Accountability11:45 Radical Honesty and Accountability in Life15:07 The Importance of Allowing Struggles for Growth19:19 Empowering Children Through Problem Solving21:00 Understanding the Unwritten Rules of Life24:02 Lessons from The Apprentice: Risk Evaluation and Mindset30:43 The Art of Negotiation in Real Estate33:19 Listening to Clients: A Real Estate Story39:27 The Importance of Hard Work and Accountability44:11 Scaling a Business: Clarity and Execution51:19 Building a Strong Company Culture57:01 Living Your Own Book: Personal Growth and Accountability We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most people think hard conversations are about winning. Charlamagne Tha God knows better - they're about controlling the frame. After nearly three decades in radio — turning The Breakfast Club into a cultural force and surviving the internet's loudest pile-ons — he's learned why some people dominate conversations without being the smartest, loudest, or most liked. In this no-filter episode, Charlamagne breaks down the exact frameworks he uses to handle toxic people, win high-stakes conversations, and stay grounded while millions are watching. We get into why he asks every question twice (“but why?”), how he stopped people-pleasing and started setting real boundaries, why gratitude beats ambition, and the brutal truth behind the rule of 10 — three people will love you, three will hate you, and the rest don't care. This isn't theory. It's applied psychology from the trenches. From quitting Twitter before it broke him, to the panic-attack mantra that saved his career, to why blue-collar work matters more than AI hype, to why 50 Cent-level petty can be oddly therapeutic. If difficult people drain you, boundaries feel hard, or you want to communicate with calm confidence in a world that rewards noise — this episode will permanently upgrade how you think, talk, and move. ___________ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:17 The Art of the Interview: Why Matters Most 00:06:57 Obsession Is the Price of Greatness 00:12:45 Work-Life Balance and Living Life to Fuel Your Work 00:15:30 Einstein Time: You Create Your Own Time 00:20:08 The Rule of 10: Why You Can't Please Everyone 00:22:53 50 Cent's Level of Petty: The Power of Revenge 00:31:25 Verbally Abusive Relationships With Your Smartphone 00:40:12 The Black Effect Podcast Network: Building Empire 00:45:15 Money Is Not the Root of All Evil: Rewriting Your Money Story 00:51:18 God, Faith, and the Voice That Guides You 01:02:42 Blue Collar Jobs Are the Future: The Trade School Revolution 01:10:29 The Breakfast Club on Netflix and What's Next 01:10:28 Final Words: Gratitude, God, and Keeping It Real ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL

Justin Nault is a nutritional therapist and the founder of Clovis, a supplement company rooted in metabolic health. In this episode, Justin shares how fatherhood, radical honesty, and confronting hidden patterns reshaped his understanding of self-love and success. Explore how letting go of performative achievement, telling the truth in relationships, and aligning health, work, and identity can lead to a more grounded, meaningful life.

In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky tackles the exhaustion of modern dating. If swiping feels like a chore, this conversation offers a refreshing alternative focused on intention.This season is sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check them out at https://sucreabeille.com/Oyku Saran and Eric Waldstein are the founders of Beyond, a vetted community for honest connections. They join the show to discuss why traditional apps lead to fatigue and how "Radical Honesty" changes the way we connect. The group talks about the difference between jealousy and anxiety and Eric explains why jealousy is often data telling you where you do not feel safe.Key Takeaways:How to define relationships on your own termsWhy jealousy is often data telling you where you feel unsafeThe importance of mandatory video vetting for safetyGuest Links:Join Beyond (Exclusive Link): https://beyond.app.link/join/oyku?campaign=thevibewithkyWebsite: https://www.datebeyond.coInstagram: https://instagram.com/datebeyondOyku Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheerswithoykuEric Instagram: https://instagram.com/eraqKy's Resources:Join The Vibe With Ky: https://thevibewithky.comMental Health Hub: https://thevibewithky.com/mental-health-resources-hub/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyDisclaimer: I am not a licensed mental health professional. Please seek professional help if needed.

#259: Learn how to pick the challenges in life that actually matter. We break down how to stop optimizing for the wrong things, why values trump goals in decision-making, practical strategies for building real friendships, and more. Mark Manson is the bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (20M+ copies sold). He hosts the Solved podcast, writes the newsletter Your Next Breakthrough, and co-founded Purpose, an AI tool for exploring purpose and values. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/mark-manson-purpose-and-meaning Partner Deals Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent Thrive Market: 30% off your first order of organic groceries + a free $60 gift Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family Copilot Money: Get 26% off my favorite personal finance app Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Mark: Website | Newsletter | X The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Solved Podcast Making Friends as an Adult, Solved Your Values, Solved Purpose App Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (00:47) What Most People Get Wrong About Living a Good Life (01:13) Why Struggle Is Inevitable and Necessary (02:18) Why Purpose Is Revealed, Not Found (04:34) Choosing the Right Metric To Optimize Your Life (06:26) The Three Ingredients of Meaningful Purpose (08:32) Why Purpose Doesn't Require Changing the World (12:33) Radical Honesty as the Starting Point for Meaning (14:32) What Happens After You Achieve Everything You Wanted (17:48) Why Other People Can See Your Purpose Before You Do (21:06) Why Honest Conversations Are So Hard (and So Necessary) (28:41) Why Adult Friendship Is Uniquely Difficult (32:29) How Work, Kids, and Technology Changed Friendship (33:27) Why “Shared Stakes” Matter More Than Shared Spaces in Adult Friendships (37:02) When Life Feels Hard and Why That's Normal (42:21) Making Better Decisions by Clarifying Your Values (43:57) How To Check In on Your Life Without Obsessing Over Goals (46:57) When Quitting a Goal Is the Right Decision (50:48) Why We Rarely Talk About Meaning With Friends (53:30) Building an AI To Ask Better Life Questions (55:04) How AI and Therapy Can Work Together (57:52) Is It Okay If Your Job Is Not Your Purpose? (01:00:07) The First Step Toward a More Meaningful Life (01:01:06) How To Define Value Beyond Status (01:02:08) Where To Find More From Mark Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor's Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Gino explores a truth that sits at the root of Shedding and Shining: honesty. He shares why being open and honest with yourself and with others is not just a value, but the foundation for freeing your True Self. Drawing from his sabbatical and the book Radical Honesty, Gino introduces three levels of telling the truth: revealing the facts from the past, being honest about current thoughts and feelings, and exposing the fiction of the ego or persona.He reflects on how performance, people pleasing, and fear pull us away from authenticity, and why truth, even when uncomfortable, ultimately brings clarity and freedom. The episode closes with a passionate reminder that honesty does not equal cruelty. When truth comes from the heart, it is an act of love. Gino invites listeners to practice openness, demand honesty in their relationships, and trust that the truth will set them free. Chapters00:00 The Root of Honesty02:26 Open vs. Honest vs. Authentic04:42 Level 1: Revealing Past Deceptions07:32 Level 2: Current Thoughts & Feelings09:46 Level 3: Exposing the Fiction11:59 Kindness, Words, and Truth ABOUT THE 10 DISCIPLINESThe 10 Disciplines, founded by Gino Wickman and Rob Dube, is on a mission to help one million drivel leaders realize it's possible to be driven and have peace while making a bigger impact. We want to help you shed the barriers and layers that prevent you from creating the balance between impact and peace, and your True Self. Are you ready to be fully yourself, without the burnout? This space is for driven leaders ready to stop chasing and start aligning. If you're done hiding behind hustle, achievement, and expectations… and you're ready to reconnect with who you really are, you're in the right place. CONNECT WITH US❤️ instagram.com/the10disciplines❤️ linkedin.com/company/the10disciplines/ MORE RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR INNER WORLD JOURNEY❤️ the10disciplines.com/blog❤️ shedandshinepodcast.com ⭐️ the10disciplines.com/shine

Dan Fabrizi is a real estate entrepreneur and senior living consultant whose career includes leading one of Florida's largest and most effective COVID care units for 1,200+ seniors. Despite his success, burnout pushed him toward therapy and a personal reinvention that reshaped both his business and his identity.Now, as founder of Burgh2Bay Partners, Dan brings radical honesty and emotional intelligence to conversations about trauma, leadership, and resilience. Passionate about reaching men, entrepreneurs, and young people under constant pressure to perform, he speaks with a candid, unfiltered voice grounded in lived experience.In This EpisodeDan's websiteArtem Vale FoundationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Thank you to our Sponsors:Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapistJane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demoJourney Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membershipTherapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/

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In this episode, we dive into what radical honesty really means- not the brutally blunt “telling it like it is” version, but the deeper, more vulnerable kind that lets you actually be known. We explore why being honest is both terrifying and liberating, the subtle ways we still avoid it, and how honesty differs from harsh truth-telling. We share our own struggles with showing up honestly in dating, friendships, and community, and why the outcome isn't always pretty… but is always worth it. If honesty is one of your personal values (or you want it to be)  this episode will give you plenty to reflect on. And if you're enjoying these more relaxed, conversational episodes, let us know. We've been loving creating them. Today's Hosts: Matt Landsiedel Michael DiIorio Support the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes - CONNECT WITH US - Watch podcast episodes on YouTube Join the Gay Men's Brotherhood Facebook community Get on our email list to get access to our monthly Zoom calls Follow us on Instagram | TikTok Learn more about our community at GayMenGoingDeeper.com - LEARN WITH US - Building Better Relationships online course: Learn how to nurture more meaningful and authentic connections with yourself and others. Healing Your Shame online course: Begin the journey toward greater confidence and self-worth by learning how to recognize and deal with toxic shame. Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection: Lifetime access to BOTH courses + 45 coaching videos and 2 workshop series. Take the Attachment Style Quiz to determine your attachment style and get a free report. Chapters (00:00:00) - Game & Going Deeper: The Gaiman Brothers Podcast(00:00:26) - What is Radical HONOR?(00:04:35) - Being Candid With My Partner(00:06:25) - How To Talk About Jealousy In Relationships(00:10:04) - Radical honesty can be a beautiful tool to heal intimacy(00:14:36) - Radical Alignment: The Benefits of Real Love(00:20:06) - Radical Honesty and the Relationship(00:22:38) - What are some other things that you need to practice radical honesty in(00:27:51) - Slices With Matt Maher(00:28:20) - What's Hard for You to Share?

Hard-driving, successful people can sometimes be compensating for deep-seated emotional problems. Despite an incredible career as an entrepreneur who founded several startups and created award-winning marketing strategies for Fortune 100 brands, she was stuck in a 5'3", 210 body. And she was miserable. Ten years later, she had completely transformed her life.   Key Takeaways To Tune In For: (01:29) – Health Decline and Yo-Yo Dieting (08:16) – Panic Attacks and Emotional Eating (16:16) – Overcoming Shame and Radical Honesty (22:06) – Rewriting Emotional Programming (29:34) – Finding Purpose and Body Composition (33:00) – Beyond the Scale: Body Composition   Resources talked about in this episode: Website:  THOR Social media handles: Thor Retreats on Instagram Thor Wellness on Instagram Podcast: Spotify: How Good Can It Get  Apple: How Good Can It Get  

This final part of our November Astrology series is an energetic crescendo. From November 18th to the 30th, the universe offers a potent mix of piercing clarity, spiritual accountability, and a powerful shift back toward joy. This is the moment to choose your path and commit to the adventure of being human. Here’s what we cover: Piercing Clarity: Mercury retrogrades back into Scorpio, cutting through uncertainty to deliver truths you "can't unsee." Time to intensely rewire old beliefs that are keeping you stuck. The Choice Moon: The potent New Moon in Scorpio (Nov 20th) is a reality reset. Will you be catapulted into your authenticity or allow the shadow to dominate? Learn the definitive choice this moon demands. Spiritual Accountability: Saturn stations direct in Pisces (Nov 27th), forcing a profound check on your spiritual life. We discuss the call for radical honesty about addiction and your deepest unconscious truths. Adventure of Being Human: As the Sun and Venus move into Sagittarius, joy rises back to the surface. Learn how to put to bed old stories that keep you playing small and commit to life's adventure with an open heart. If you're ready to make a definitive choice about your spiritual path and shed old stories before the new year, this forecast is your guide to stepping into your light. Additional Resources: November Astrology (Part 1): Full Moon inTaurus, Emotional Riptides, & Karmic Truth November Astrology (Part 2): Venus in Scorpio, Uranus Retrograde, & Jupiter in Cancer Mercury Retrograde Road Map: Your Psychic Upgrade & Mental Detox Your Warning on Addiction and Delusion (Saturn and Neptune Retrograde in Pisces) Host: Amanda Rieger Green YouTube: @soul_pathology⁩ Instagram: @soulpathology Website: SoulPathology.com Email: Podcast@soulsessions.meFollow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulpathology/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWe look at how self-love turns adversity into fuel for authentic connection, and why heart-centered honesty is the antidote to dating fatigue. Jonathan Aslay shares practical tools for midlife relationships, slow-burn chemistry, and redefining rejection as misalignment.• divorce, job loss, identity collapse and recovery through therapy and spirituality• choosing love over fear as a daily practice• self-love as boundaries, truth with kindness and inner child care• reframing rejection as misalignment and sovereignty in dating• intuition, early red flags and avoiding victim mindset• midlife challenges of blending lives beyond the parenting blueprint• radical honesty, pre-qualifying compatibility and better questions• slow-burn chemistry versus instant spark and app-driven impatience• coaching programs, YouTube and the What Would Love Do? podcastIf you love this episode, be sure to tell your friends about it and rate it as wellSupport the showThanks for listening!Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!!https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/buildNEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalkTwitter: @tamarapodcastYouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic

What if you could access the space between lifetimes to remember who you truly are and why you came here?In this episode, I share my personal experience of a Between Lives Soul Regression with Rob Schwartz, the certified hypnotist featured in Episode 32 of The Energetics Podcast. This sacred process allows you to connect with your soul between incarnations to understand your purpose, your lessons, and your soul's plan for this lifetime.During my own session, I received a powerful message about radical honesty and radical acceptance. The reminder that every life I've lived, including this one, has helped me learn to be fully honest with myself and others. To own my mistakes and my dreams. To love myself through my challenges. And to accept myself and those around me with compassion and grace.This experience reminded me that acceptance is not giving up. It is awakening to the truth of who you are as an eternal soul. When you accept yourself fully, you open the door to peace, healing, and expansion in every area of your life.If you've ever wondered why certain lessons repeat or what your soul came here to learn, this episode will help you see your life through a higher lens of purpose and love.You can revisit my conversation with Rob Schwartz in Episode 32 of The Energetics Podcast or explore his work at yoursoulsplan.com.

Join us and Meshei from Expansive Connection Coaching as we discuss the six most important things those new to the lifestyle need to know and us veterans of the lifestyle need always to remember: Radical Honesty as the Starting Point Shifting Mindsets: From Specialness to Uniqueness Navigating Jealousy and Compersion with Conscious Awareness Boundaries, Agreements and People-Pleasing Navigating Different Paces in the Journey Co-Creating Evolving Agreements Expansive Connection Coaching We Gotta Thing Community We Gotta Thing Website We Gotta Thing on Instagram