Podcasts about Reassurance

OCD rarely stays contained inside your child's mind. It often pulls parents directly into the cycle through reassurance questions, confessing, repeated checking, cleaning rituals, avoidance rules, or even scripting exactly what you are allowed to say. If you feel like you are constantly answering the same questions, following invisible rules, or walking on eggshells, OCD may be involving you more than you realize.In this episode, we break down how to identify family accommodation, how to decide what to stop doing first, and how to respond in a way that supports your child while shrinking OCD. You will learn simple, practical steps to move from being part of OCD's system to becoming part of your child's recovery.Resources Discussed in Episode:Download the PDF for this episodeSpace Study Guide CourseJoin the AT Parenting Community for live classes, parent support, and ongoing guidanceRelated YouTube videos:Reassurance and Why It Grows OCDWhen OCD Makes Kids ConfessHow OCD Involves Family Members***This podcast episode is sponsored by NOCD. NOCD provides online OCD therapy in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. To schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if NOCD is a right fit for you and your child, go tohttps://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parentingThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.Parents, do you need more support?

This podcast shows you how to fully recover from OCD.Each episode breaks down the exact techniques and nuances that stop rumination, reduce compulsions, and help you retrain your brain out of the OCD cycle. We cover every major OCD theme, including:Pure-O OCDRelationship OCDHarm OCDReal Event OCDSO-OCD / Sexuality OCDReligious / Scrupulosity OCDCleaning & Contamination OCDPhysical CompulsionsAll other OCD subtypesMy goal is simple: clear guidance that actually works, explained in a way that is calm, direct, and easy to apply immediately.You can fully recover from OCD. Don't give up — you're not stuck, and your brain can change.

Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday. In this episode of Raising Confident Girls, Melissa Jones challenges the idea that strong connection requires constant conversation.In a culture that pressures parents to always be engaging, Melissa offers a refreshing reminder: closeness is built through steady presence, calm energy, and consistency—not nonstop words. Quiet reassurance, predictable routines, and simply being there create the safety children need to trust deeply.Tune in to discover:Why connection doesn't require constant conversationHow quiet presence builds emotional securitySimple ways to deepen trust during busy seasonsThe power of routine and steadiness in strengthening your bondThis episode is a gentle reminder that sometimes the most meaningful connection happens in the quiet.Melissa's Links:• Website • Instagram • Facebook• TikTok• LinkedIn

Anxiety is everywhere right now. It's in our culture, in our homes, and often in our own nervous systems. So how do we raise brave, resilient children without unintentionally reinforcing the fears we're trying to protect them from? I'm Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and in this episode of the Parenting Well Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Samantha Grigsby, clinical psychologist and founder of Foothills CBT, to break down what every parent needs to understand about how anxiety works and how to interrupt the cycle that keeps it growing. We explore how to distinguish normal developmental anxiety from anxiety that needs support, and why avoidance, though well-intended, often strengthens fear over time. Dr. Grigsby explains the anxiety cycle in practical terms and shares why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) are gold-standard treatments for anxiety and OCD. We also discuss how rescuing, over-accommodating, minimizing stress, or offering constant reassurance can unintentionally perpetuate anxiety, as well as what supportive parenting actually looks like when a child is struggling. Finally, we examine the cultural pressures amplifying stress today and how to keep our own anxiety from shaping the emotional climate of our homes. Because bravery isn't the absence of anxiety. It's feeling it — and moving forward anyway. Register to hear her talk at the Stress & Anxiety Conference  In this podcast, we talk about: How to tell when anxiety is normal and when it's limiting your child The hidden ways loving parents accidentally reinforce anxiety Why avoidance and reassurance make anxiety stronger What actually works (CBT & ERP explained simply) How to stop passing your stress onto your child Key Takeaway: Avoidance might be contributing to your child's anxiety. The very things we do to reduce our child's distress can quietly make it stronger. Support and accommodation are not the same thing. One builds resilience. The other builds dependence. Do you see this in your family? Reassurance feels loving but it can train the brain to doubt itself. What happens when children learn to tolerate uncertainty instead Bravery doesn't mean calm. It means moving forward while your nervous system is loud. Your anxiety shapes the emotional climate of your home. Not because you're failing but because nervous systems are contagious. We live in an expectation-amplified world. Unrealistic standards, social comparison, and constant input may be fueling more stress than we realize. Self-criticism keeps the cycle alive. Self-compassion may be one of the most powerful anxiety interventions for both parent and child. You don't have to eliminate anxiety all together to raise a confident child. You may need to look at whether you are protecting them from having uncomfortable feelings. Resources: Website  LinkedIn Self-Compassion.org:  Kristin Neff's website has many exercises, guided meditations, and other resources on mindful self-compassion Book: Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous & Independent Children. By Reid Wilson and Laura Lyons

Your clients don't need you to make everything feel better. They need you to help them trust themselves while feeling uncertain.This is the line between emotional over-holding and confidence building. It's subtle. And if you're a coach who cares deeply about your clients, you've probably crossed it without realizing.Emotional over-holding looks like carrying more of the emotional weight than the client needs. It looks like reassuring excessively, pre-processing their feelings before a session even starts, and softening reality because you're worried about how it will land. It comes from good intentions, but over time, it doesn't build confidence. It can actually erode it.This week, we're sharing six specific patterns that show you where this happens most often. Once you can spot them, you can shift how you guide without becoming cold, disconnected, or less compassionate. Because the goal isn't to care less. It's to help your clients build capacity instead of borrowing yours.Links & Resources:Join the Facebook groupFinancial Coaching EssentialsKey Takeaways:Your job is to present reality clearly, not make it feel better. Emotional over-holding happens when we soften reality or avoid naming the gap because we're worried about how it will land.Hesitation is not the same thing as refusal. Sometimes the most confidence-building thing you can do is guide the direction while allowing space for uncertainty.Buy-in doesn't always look like enthusiasm. Sometimes it's reserved, calm, or cautious. That's okay too.Reassurance should reinforce capability, not certainty. If reassurance helps someone see how far they've come, it builds confidence. If it's used to control what they do next, it starts to feel manipulative.Confidence isn't avoiding struggle. It's the ability to reflect on it without collapsing or indicting yourself when things are hard.Ask yourself: Is this mine to carry or is it theirs to work through? You are there as they work through it, but you are not there to carry it for them.Passion needs guardrails and creativity needs discipline. Without guardrails, everything feels urgent, rest feels irresponsible, and slowing down feels like risk.

Whether it's a partner, family member, or close friend, loving someone with OCD can feel confusing at times, especially when you want to be supportive but aren't sure how to respond to intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or repeated reassurance-seeking. In this solo episode, I talk more about how OCD can show up in relationships, the difference between validating feelings and reinforcing compulsions, why reassurance can keep the cycle going, what supportive language can look like, and how to stay compassionate without becoming a part of the OCD loop. Also, I touch on the importance of self-care for those supporting loved ones with OCD. Your mental wellbeing and your needs matter too. STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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UBIO'S MUNICH SPEECH PREVIEW FOR LATER: Judy Dempsey reports that Marco Rubio's Munich speech was poorly received, described as vapid and lacking reassurance regarding the US commitment to European allies. Guest: Judy Dempsey1810

If your inquiries are slower than usual, this episode is your reminder to take a breath.Because fewer inquiries does not mean you failed. It means the economy shifted, buyers are behaving differently, and the old ways of attracting clients aren't working the same way they used to.In this episode, Rachel breaks down what's actually happening in the market right now and why so many talented photographers are feeling stuck, even when their work is solid and their experience is strong.We talk about how today's buyers are more cautious, slower to commit, and doing far more research before ever hitting “contact.” That doesn't mean they're gone. It means you need to meet them in new places.Rachel walks you through three new doors to knock on when inquiries are down:Visibility channels that work before someone is ready to bookLong-term traffic sources that keep working even when social is quietRelationship-based opportunities that convert warmer, more aligned clientsThen she leaves you with five clear action steps you can take this week to create momentum again without overhauling your entire business or burning yourself out.This episode is part mindset reset, part strategy, and fully designed to help you move forward with confidence instead of panic.You'll walk away with:Reassurance that this slowdown isn't personalA clearer understanding of how buyers are thinking right nowPractical next steps to adapt your strategy and stay booked long-termIf you've been questioning yourself lately, this one's for you.You're not behind. You're just being asked to evolve.Free Resources from me I Mentioned: https://racheltraxler.com/shop

In this powerful episode of Raising Confident Girls, host Melissa Jones explores two moments that leave many parents feeling unsure: when their daughter compares herself to others—and when she comes home from school and completely falls apart.Melissa reframes comparison as something far more meaningful than a confidence problem. Rather than seeing it as insecurity or weakness, she explains that comparison is a normal developmental signal. It's how girls begin to understand where they fit socially, what matters to them, and how they see themselves in relation to others. Instead of dismissing comments like “She's prettier than me” or “I'm not as smart as her,” Melissa guides parents toward responding with empathy—acknowledging feelings first, then helping girls recognize their own unique strengths.She also unpacks the all-too-familiar “after-school unraveling.” If your daughter holds it together all day only to melt down the moment she gets home, Melissa offers a reassuring perspective: this emotional release is often a sign of safety and trust. Home is where she feels secure enough to let her guard down. Beneath the tears and frustration lies emotional effort, social pressure, and the hard work of self-regulation.Throughout the episode, Melissa shares practical and compassionate tools to help parents:Understand why comparison is developmentally normalRespond without minimizing or dismissing feelingsRecognize after-school meltdowns as signs of emotional safetyAvoid common reactions that unintentionally shut girls downCreate a home environment where feelings are welcomed, not fixedBuild connection, resilience, and lasting confidenceThis episode is a reassuring reminder that big emotions are not problems to solve—but opportunities to strengthen trust and deepen connection. When parents respond with empathy, steadiness, and understanding, they provide the stable foundation girls need to grow into confident, self-aware young women.Download the Quick Tips PDF of today's episode for future reference.If you know a parent who could benefit from this conversation, share this episode with them! Let's work together to raise the next generation of confident girls.Melissa's Links:• Website • Instagram • Facebook• TikTok• LinkedIn

Send us your feedback — we're listening“Psalm 23:4 — Jesus, Walk With Me When the Path Feels Uncertain” Psalm 23:4 (NIV): “Even though I walk through the valley… You are with me.” John 10:11 (NIV): “I am the good shepherd…” Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper Brazil • United States • India • Portugal • Chile Jesus, there are moments when life narrows into difficult paths and the heart feels unsure of what lies ahead. Yet Your Word meets me gently with the promise that even in the valley, even in the tightening of circumstances, I am never abandoned. Across Brazil, Portugal, the United States, India, and Chile, many whisper this same quiet prayer tonight: Senhor, guia-me em cada passo. You draw near to every one, steadying the mind and calming the weight of fear. You walk beside us, not from a distance, but with deep compassion that restores the soul. You reveal Yourself as the Good Shepherd, the One who knows every turn, every shadow, every unseen pressure. You guide carefully, You protect faithfully, and You hold each heart with tenderness. Jesus, remind me that valleys do not define me; Your presence does. Let Your peace settle over the places where anxiety tries to rise. Let Your guidance shape each decision, each breath. When loneliness presses close, let Your nearness become my quiet strength. When uncertainty stirs, let Your voice lead me gently forward. Tonight, Senhor Jesus, dá-me paz no caminho difícil. As nations rest, as others begin their day, Your love spans every hour and every time zone. You carry the weary, reassure the worried, and lift those who feel unseen. Help me trust the steady rhythm of Your leading. Let this journey become a place where courage grows, where hope takes root, and where Your presence becomes the light guiding me into tomorrow. Jesus, walk with me through every valley and bring strength into every step ahead.  Psalm 23:4 devotional, Jesus my shepherd, comfort in fear, John 10:11 prayer, Portuguese Christian devotional, USA faith prayer, India night prayer, Brazil hope message, walking through valleys with Jesus, emotional reassurance Psalm 23, John 10:11, valley, shepherd, comfort, Jesus, devotional, Portuguese, India, USA, fear, reassuranceSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listening“Isaiah 41:10 — Jesus, Steady My Heart When Fear Tries to Rise” Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “Do not fear, for I am with you…” Matthew 28:20 (NIV): “And surely I am with you always…” Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Coope Argentina • United States • India • Portugal • Peru Jesus, as daylight settles across Argentina, the United States, India, Portugal, and Peru, Your voice rises above every anxious thought with the same steady truth: Do not fear, for I am with you. These words carry the calm strength of heaven. They remind me that uncertainty does not have the final word, worry does not set the direction, and fear does not define the day or the night. Senhor Jesus, dá-me paz quando o coração fica inquieto. Your presence becomes the anchor that holds steady when emotions begin to shift, when responsibilities weigh heavily, or when tomorrow feels unclear. You speak again through Your promise in Matthew: You are with us always, not for a moment, not only when life is peaceful, but continuously, faithfully, attentively. You stand close, offering reassurance where the mind feels stretched and offering calm where tension tries to build. Jesus, let Your peace shape the atmosphere around me. Let Your nearness become the comfort that settles my breathing, softens my thoughts, and strengthens my steps. Help me walk through today with confidence knowing that I am never navigating alone. Senhor, guia-me com Tua presença fiel. Across these nations, many are lifting quiet prayers for courage, for clarity, for a sense of direction in the middle of change. You meet every one with patience and gentle strength. You hold every heart with compassion and steady every mind with peace that does not break under pressure. Jesus, help me trust that Your hands are strong enough for every burden, and Your love is deep enough for every concern. Let Your presence carry me safely through this hour and into the next with hope, strength, and quiet assurance. Isaiah 41:10 prayer, Jesus steady my heart, fear and faith devotional, Matthew 28:20 comfort, Portuguese Christian prayer, India night devotional, USA morning encouragement, Argentina faith message, Peru hope scripture, emotional calm with Jesus Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 28:20, fear, peace, Jesus, devotional, Portuguese, India, USA, calm, reassuranceSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listening“Psalm 91:11 — Jesus, Surround My Steps With Your Quiet Protection” Psalm 91:11 (NIV): “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” Hebrews 1:14 (NIV): “Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper Brazil • Canada • India • Portugal • South Africa Jesus, as evening settles across Brazil, Canada, India, Portugal, and South Africa, Your words bring a calm assurance that never fades. Psalm 91 speaks softly yet powerfully: You guard my steps, You surround my path, and You steady my heart when the day's pressures linger. Senhor Jesus, fica comigo esta noite. Many carry concerns about safety, wellbeing, travel, family, and the unknown, yet Your care does not depend on circumstance. You watch over Your people with a steady presence that brings comfort. Hebrews 1:14 reminds me that Your help is practical, gentle, and always near. You know how the mind can wander into worry, how the heart can tighten when evening comes, and how memories or pressures can rise without warning. Jesus, quiet these places within me. Bring a sense of reassurance that is peaceful and grounded. Let Your protection guide my steps, calm my thoughts, and give rest to the parts of life that feel stretched. Senhor, guarda o meu caminho, dá-me tranquilidade. Around the world at this hour, many search for comfort from the unexpected: travel concerns, long drives home, emotional weight from the day, or simply the feeling of being unsure about what tomorrow might bring. Your promise reaches every corner of these needs. You steady the anxious heart. You calm internal storms. You bring gentle clarity when life feels unsettled. Jesus, help me trust that I am held securely. Let Your peace rest over my home, my family, and my thoughts. Lead me safely into the night, knowing You walk every step with me. Psalm 91:11 prayer, Hebrews 1:14 devotional, evening protection prayer, Portuguese Christian comfort, Brazil faith message, Canada spiritual encouragement, India evening prayer, Portugal reassurance devotional, South Africa hope message, global spiritual stability Psalm 91:11, Hebrews 1:14, protection, peace, Jesus, devotional, Portuguese, India, USA, reassurance, eveningSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningJoshua 1:5 — Jesus, Stand With Me When the Night Feels Uncertain Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper • Brazil • United States • India • Portugal • South Africa Joshua 1:5 (NIV): “No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Matthew 28:20 (NIV): “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” In these quiet night hours, when the world feels still and tomorrow feels uncertain, Your presence, Jesus, becomes the strength our hearts search for. We hold the ancient promise spoken in Joshua 1:5, a declaration that You remain with Your people through every season, every moment of hesitation, every hour shadowed by concern. As the night stretches on and thoughts try to rise, You speak reassurance: You will never leave. You will never forsake. You stand beside us now, offering steadiness for weary minds and peace for unsettled hearts. Jesus, You remind us that even when circumstances shift, Your nearness does not. You draw close to those who whisper prayers in the dark, You calm the soul that feels overwhelmed, and You bring a quiet strength that settles the inward places. Just as You walked with Your followers and promised Your lasting presence, we receive that same assurance tonight, believing that Your peace enters the spaces where worry has tried to live. Across nations and languages, in Portuguese-speaking homes saying “Tu estás comigo,” in Indian families praying softly, in those across America needing hope for tomorrow, Your promise stands unchanged. Jesus, steady the one lying awake. Lift the one who feels anxious about what the next day may bring. Let Your companionship be their courage and let Your peace guard their thoughts as they rest. No darkness is stronger than Your presence, and no uncertainty is greater than Your faithful love. Tonight we trust You, Jesus. Walk with us. Watch over us. Renew us with quiet confidence. Amen.  Jesus help me at night, Joshua 1:5 prayer, Matthew 28:20 encouragement, devotional for fear, prayer for uncertainty, Portuguese Christian prayer, India Christian prayer, USA Christian devotional, night reassurance prayer, global daily prayer Jesus prayer, Joshua 1, night fear, reassurance, devotional, Matthew 28:20, global prayer, Portuguese Christian, India Christian, hopeSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listening“Joshua 1:5 — Jesus, Remind Me That I Am Never Alone Tonight” Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper • Norway • Mexico • South Korea • Ghana • Portugal Joshua 1:5 (NIV): “No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 (NIV): “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” As evening deepens across the world, Jesus, remind every listener that they are held, seen, and supported. Many in the United States finish long days carrying quiet concerns, wondering how tomorrow will unfold. Across India, families prepare to rest while thoughts linger on responsibilities still waiting for resolution. Among Portuguese-speaking believers ending their day, the gentle assurance o Senhor cuida de mim brings comfort, lifting the heart with fortaleza and coragem as night settles in. Let this prayer reach each one with peace that steadies the emotions and strengthens the soul. Joshua needed the reassurance of Your constant presence, and so do we tonight. When the day feels heavy or unfinished, speak calm into every unsettled place. When inner doubts whisper too loudly, bring clarity and stillness. When someone feels unnoticed or unsupported, let Your promise resonate deeply: You remain near. You hold their steps, their thoughts, and their unseen burdens with quiet faithfulness. Bring a sense of calm that helps the night feel safe, peaceful, and restful. For those lying awake with concerns, quiet their spirits. For those feeling stretched or uncertain, give gentle confidence. For those who walked through difficulty today, surround them with a steady awareness of Your companionship. Let every heart feel the assurance that You have walked with them through every hour and will continue to walk with them into tomorrow. Joshua 1:5 devotional, Hebrews 13:5 comfort, night reassurance prayer, Portuguese fortaleza coragem, USA evening prayer, India Christian night, global 10pm devotional, never alone scriptureJoshua 1, night prayer, reassurance, Jesus near, 10pm devotional, Portuguese prayer, India Christian, calm heartSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Why Leadership Loses MomentumIn this episode of Leadership Insider, I continue the conversation on emotional autonomy — a leadership skill almost none of us were taught, yet one that quietly shapes confidence, decision-making, morale, and trust.Emotional autonomy is the ability to know what you think, feel, and want without waiting for permission, reassurance, or agreement — and to hold that clarity even when others disagree.When leaders lack emotional autonomy, it shows up as hesitation, over-collaboration, decision paralysis, people-pleasing, and constant reassurance-seeking. Teams feel it immediately. Confidence erodes. Momentum slows. Morale drops — often without anyone being able to name why.In this episode, I unpack how emotional autonomy gets lost, why many capable leaders confuse adaptability with self-abandonment, and how clarity stabilises teams rather than dominating them. I also share practical ways to rebuild emotional autonomy — including tracking unnecessary apologies, setting one-sentence boundaries, delaying reassurance-seeking, and learning to tolerate discomfort without collapsing.This is a direct, honest conversation for leaders who are respected, well-intentioned, and capable — but who sense something invisible is holding their leadership back.Key takeawaysEmotional autonomy is not dominance — it's stabilityReassurance-seeking quiets anxiety but weakens leadershipOver-explaining and apologising erode authorityClear preferences create psychological safetyLeaders who trust their inner world create teams that feel safe, confident, and decisiveStay connected, share your thoughts, and subscribe@paulscanlonuk

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If you love someone who needs a lot of reassurance, clarity, or emotional check-ins, this episode is for you. Today you'll learn what anxious attachment is actually responding to, why reassurance doesn't work long-term, and how to love an anxious partner in a way that creates real safety without losing yourself in the process.____________________________Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/how-to-love-an-anxiously-attached-partnerDownload Loving an Anxious Partner: 10 Things to Say (and Not Say) When Anxiety Shows Up: https://abbymedcalf.com/anxious-partner-scriptsJoin my online community, One Love Collective, on Substack: https://abbymedcalf.com/substack.You'll get...✨ Early drops + ad-free podcast episodes✨ Worksheets, journal prompts, downloads, and guided visualizations✨ Community chats and live Q&A calls with Abby_________Subscribe to the Love Letter and get my little messages each week! https://abbymedcalf.com/loveletter-opt-in/

Do you ever feel like if you could just find the right outfit, you'd finally feel confident? Or like the only way to calm your anxiety in dating is to get reassurance from the person you're seeing?In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer two listener questions that show how easy it is to look outside yourself for emotional safety. You'll learn how to stop outsourcing your confidence to clothes or other people and start creating emotional security from the inside out. Submit your own question here and it might get answered on a future episode: unfuckyourbrain.com/coachinghotline Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: schoolofnewfeministthought.com/461 Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/

Episode Overview: In this deeply insightful episode, Jean explore how religious language impacts survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The conversation intricately examines the interfaces between trauma, faith, and the body—challenging common assumptions and inviting listeners to consider the nuanced ways reassurance can help or hinder real healing. ' A brief note for transparency, the structure of this interview was created with the support of AI. While the insights and answers you'll  hear are Jean Dorff's own.' What's Covered in This Episode: - The Body's Response to Disclosure:   Jean shares what happens at a nervous system level when survivors hear religious reassurance after disclosing abuse. Sometimes reassurance is calming, but other times it creates subtle pressure, making survivors feel responsible for the listener's comfort. - Metabolizing Meaning Beyond the Mind:     The hosts discuss why meaning-making isn't purely cognitive—the body itself must have safety and regulation in order to integrate new understandings, especially after trauma. - Moral Labeling and Identity Injury:   Jean reflects on how moral labels (e.g., "dirty," "whore," "bastard") inflict lasting harm, fusing selfhood with trauma and making certain religious reassurances unintentionally reinforcing of shame. - Gender Differences in Trauma and Faith:    The discussion highlights how men and women experience religious frameworks differently in the wake of abuse, with men often lacking permission to recognize harm due to cultural ideals of masculinity. - The Collapse of Belief and Its Impact:    The episode examines what happens when survivors, especially those abused by clergy, lose faith—not only in doctrine but in their communities—leading to significant declines in mental health unless they find safe spaces for doubt. - Threshold Moments and New Meanings:   Jean describes the vulnerable stage when old beliefs fall apart but new ones aren't formed yet, arguing this moment, if properly supported, is pivotal for authentic healing. - Trauma-Informed Spiritual Support:   The conversation centers on ethical, non-directive presence: not pushing for quick resolution, but offering space for survivors' own meaning to develop with safety in mind. - Relief vs. Vitality:     Differentiating between temporary relief (which keeps survivors functioning) and true vitality (which brings a return of aliveness), the episode underscores the importance of moving beyond easy answers. - A Key Reframe for Faith Leaders and Clinicians:     Jean leaves listeners with an essential message: "Religious language is not neutral–it's an intervention. Meaning must follow safety, not precede it." Pausing for safety is where true healing begins. Key Takeaways: - Timing matters: The impact of religious reassurance depends on the survivor's readiness and sense of safety. - The nervous system leads: Healing unfolds when the body is allowed to guide the process, not just the mind. - Authenticity over performance: Survivors need the choice to question and rework their beliefs at their own pace. - Ethical restraint: Faith leaders' ability to tolerate uncertainty is more healing than immediate explanations. Memorable Quote: "Meaning must follow safety, not precede it. If we understood that, much secondary harm would stop—not because faith disappears, but because people learn to wait." – Jean Dorff Thank You for Listening This episode is a must-listen for survivors, clinicians, faith leaders, and anyone interested in trauma and spiritual care. Jean remind us that genuine support comes from presence and patience, not premature reassurance. *The Empowering Story Podcast will be here when you're ready to return.*

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we have an update (and are once again offering reassurance) around the proposed HIPAA Security Rule changes. We discuss: The proposed Security Rule update on the OCR's spring regulatory agenda Why you're already in good hands if you're following PCT's advice  Some of the proposed changes that will impact therapy practices Reassurance about these proposed changes Effective dates versus compliance date Forecasting scenarios for these changes to take effect Steps to take now (and important things to not do now) to be proactive rather than reactive Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/ For more, visit our website. PCT Resources: Article: HIPAA Security Rule Changes: January 2026 Update & What Practices Need to Know Explore our in-depth article unpacking the proposed HIPAA Security Rule updates — what's really happening, why it matters, and why this is a runway, not a cliff. You can also use our free Mini Risk Tool(download link in article) for a gentle check-in to see where your practice stands and what would most meaningfully support your security and compliance foundation. PCT's Comprehensive HIPAA Security Compliance Program (discounted) bundles: For Group Practices For Solo Practitioners Comprehensive HIPAA Security Policies & Procedures Forms & Logs for documenting implementation and maintenance of Policies & Procedures in practice Device & Workspace Security Suites  Direct Support & Consultation from PCT team + therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC (live & recorded + searchable library) Includes the Risk Analysis & Risk Mitigation Planning service + tool HIPAA Security & Privacy Ethics training HIPAA Risk Analysis & Risk Mitigation Planning service for mental health group practices — care for your practice using our supportive, shame-free risk analysis and mitigation planning service. You'll have your Risk Analysis done within 2 hours, performed by a PCT consultant, using a tool built specifically for mental health group practice, and a mitigation checklist to help you reduce your risks. Group Practice Care Premium weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours — including monthly session with therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Bring Your Own Device training + access to Device Security Center with step-by-step device-specific tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting all personally owned & practice-provided devices (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Remote Workspaces training for all team members + access to Remote Workspace Center with step-by-step tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting Remote Workspaces (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + more

PSR Podcast is a listener supported outreach of Be Broken Ministries. Partner with us through giving at BeBroken.org/donate. Thank you for your support!----------In this episode of our new “Family Time” segment, I chat with Norma Brown, our Family Care Director, about the first of six “critical conversations” parents should have with their kids: Feelings and Emotions. We focus on the importance of talking about feelings and emotions as the foundation for deeper topics like sex. Norma shares practical tips, resources like the “Honest Talk Game,” and encouragement for parents to build trust and emotional connection. Together, we explore how modeling vulnerability and emotional honesty can help families create a safe space for open, ongoing conversations.For all our Family Care resources, visit Bebroken.org/family. Topics Covered in this Episode: Introduction of the "Family Time" segment focused on parenting in a sex-saturated culture.Importance of having "critical conversations" with children.First critical conversation centered on feelings and emotions.Building trust and emotional expression as foundational elements in parent-child communication.The role of parents in modeling emotional regulation and expression.Strategies for parents to connect with their children emotionally.Tools and resources to facilitate discussions about emotions, such as emotion wheels and the "Honest Talk Game."Encouragement for parents to embark on their own emotional growth journey.The significance of vulnerability and humility in parenting.Reassurance that it's never too late to start building emotional connections with children.Resources for Next Steps:Just Between Us Journal*Honest Talk* by John FortHonest Talk: The GameFor more parenting podcasts, go to Bebroken.org/tp-pods and scroll to Family Bundles.*This is an affiliate link. Be Broken may earn referral fees on purchases through this link.----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsFollow us on our Vimeo Channel.

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This morning we explore the mood of late Shabbat afternoon, how and why it is different from Shabbat morning and Friday night. We analyze how each word and detail of Havdalah, the ceremony marking the end of Shabbat, addresses our concerns and worries, lifts our spirits, and reenergizes us for the coming week. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

This podcast shows you how to fully recover from OCD.Each episode breaks down the exact techniques and nuances that stop rumination, reduce compulsions, and help you retrain your brain out of the OCD cycle. We cover every major OCD theme, including:Pure-O OCDRelationship OCDHarm OCDReal Event OCDSO-OCD / Sexuality OCDReligious / Scrupulosity OCDCleaning & Contamination OCDPhysical CompulsionsAll other OCD subtypesMy goal is simple: clear guidance that actually works, explained in a way that is calm, direct, and easy to apply immediately.You can fully recover from OCD. Don't give up — you're not stuck, and your brain can change.

If you're dealing with a desire discrepancy, you probably think you know what you want: more sex, or less sex. But what I've learned is this: there's always more under the surface. And that information is gold for figuring out the way forward together.If you're the higher-desire partner, what are you actually seeking when you want sex? Is it validation? Connection? Reassurance that the relationship is okay? If you're the lower-desire partner, what are you really trying to avoid when you don't want sex? Certain sensations? Emotions? Pressure? Memories?When you dig deeper and get honest answers to these questions, everything shifts. You can communicate what you actually need, you stop putting invisible pressure on your partner, and you find other ways to meet your real needs.This episode walks both partners through the questions you need to ask yourselves—with curiosity, not judgment. Plus: how to stop asking yourself crappy questions that make you feel worse, and start asking empowering ones instead.Your brain will answer whatever you ask it. Let's ask better questions.Check out Emily Nagoski's latest book here: Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual ConnectionsThriving Together, Couples Healing Attachment Patterns Through TouchA Groundbreaking 6-Week Live Online Workshopwith Dr. Aline LaPierre & Dr. Laura Jurgens starts February 1, 2026https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/thriving-togetherGet my free guide: 5 Steps to Start Solving Desire Differences (Without Blame or Shame), A Practical Starting Point for Individuals and Couples, at https://laurajurgens.com/libido Find out more about me at https://laurajurgens.com/

If you're someone who keeps waiting for reassurance before you move or make a decision, this Mindset Debrief episode is for you. It addresses the pattern and shows how it turns capable people into hesitant decision-makers.You'll see what it's costing you in momentum and self-trust, and you'll leave with a practical way to act while uncertainty's still present.A lot of people assume they're delaying because they're being careful. The research points to a more uncomfortable driver. Avoidance often shows up as emotion regulation, not bad time management. When a task or decision stirs up tension, the brain looks for quick relief, and delay becomes a short-term mood fix. Reassurance works the same way. It can lower anxiety for a moment, but it teaches you to treat discomfort as a problem that needs to be removed before you're “allowed” to act. In clinical research, excessive reassurance-seeking is tied to worsening depressive symptoms and strained relationships, partly because it can pull other people into a loop that never really resolves the fear underneath. This gets louder when you've got a low tolerance for uncertainty. Intolerance of uncertainty reliably predicts higher anxiety, and it pushes people toward behaviors that feel safe in the moment, like checking, overplanning, and seeking repeated confirmation. In decision-making research, that “safety behavior” can backfire by keeping you dependent on certainty you can't actually secure. SpringerSo this episode draws a hard line between two things that get confused: information and permission. Information helps you make a better call. Permission is emotional outsourcing. If you can't tell the difference, you'll keep collecting opinions long after you've already got enough to decide.We talk through what reassurance-seeking looks like in real life at work and at home, why it feels responsible, and how it quietly trains you to distrust your own judgment. Then we shift the standard you're using. You're not waiting for confidence. You're waiting for discomfort to go away. It won't. The move is learning to decide with it still there, and to treat self-trust as something you practice, not something you earn from other people.Share this episode with someone who could benefit from the information.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comSPONSORS:Blue Line RoastingGet 10% off your purchaseLink: https://bluelineroasting.comPromocode: Transition10

Becoming a podcaster that people want to buy from rarely comes down to endless script revisions, long ads, or a more polished delivery. The shows that convert consistently tend to feel clear, intentional, and trustworthy long before an offer is ever mentioned. When listeners understand what you stand for and what to do next, buying stops feeling like a decision and starts feeling like a natural step.In this episode, money mindset mentor, three-time author, and OG podcaster Denise Duffield-Thomas reveals the podcast choices that supported the growth of her multi-million-dollar business. Her approach challenges common assumptions about monetization and highlights how sustainable success is built through consistency, transparency, and systems that respect how people actually make decisions.One of the most useful insights? How the 8 Money Archetypes decide when to buy.This episode explores something I see come up again and again with podcasters: how our internal relationship with visibility and money quietly shapes every outward decision we make. Long before we talk about offers, those beliefs influence how clearly we communicate value, how confidently we frame our episodes, and whether listeners feel invited in or kept at a distance. Talking this through with Denise made it clear how much trust is built at this level, often without us realizing it.Understanding Money Archetypes To Drive SalesOne of the most fascinating parts of our conversation explored the eight money archetypes - a money personality framework developed by Kendall Summerhawk, in which Denise is certified - and how understanding these archetypes helps podcasters design content and offers that align with how their audience actually makes buying decisions.Understand why Accumulators need clarity, reassurance, and an easy path to action - and how small friction points in your content or website can quietly block conversions.Discover why Maverick podcasters often abandon shows or offers that are already working, and how building flexibility into your content strategy prevents self-sabotage.See how Nurturers can shift from feeling guilty about selling to confidently monetizing their podcast by framing offers around impact, service, and care for others.Reframe “too many ideas” as a strength for Alchemists, and learn how creating simple containers for content turns creativity into consistent momentum.Learn why Rulers don't need motivation, but clear systems - and how a podcast becomes a scalable business asset when efficiency and leverage are prioritized.Understand how Connectors build trust through stories, humanity, and transparency - and why showing your process helps listeners feel safe engaging and buying.Positioning also plays a key role here. Showing up as a contributor rather than an all-knowing authority creates a different kind of relationship with an audience. Listening to Denise reflect on learning alongside her listeners reminded me how trust deepens when people feel included rather than instructed.Reassurance emerges as an important and often overlooked element. Some listeners need time, repetition, and confirmation before making decisions, and that isn't hesitation to overcome - it's a...

One of the hardest parts of raising a child with OCD is figuring out who you're actually talking to. Is it your child… or is it their OCD pulling you into another loop?In this episode, we talk about the different ways OCD ropes parents in—whether it's endless reassurance seeking, constant confessing, permission checking, “just right” demands, or those sneaky checking questions like, “Do I look sick?” or “Is this bad?”I'll walk you through how to spot when OCD is taking over the conversation: the circular back-and-forth that goes nowhere, the distress when you don't answer the “right” way, or the need for more and more clarity tied to their specific OCD themes.Then we shift into what you can do. We'll cover how to talk to your child about these patterns ahead of time, how to team up on a plan for responding, and how to use exposures and tools (like reassurance cards) to stop feeding the OCD loop.And finally, an important reminder: not talking to OCD does not mean ignoring your child. You can still validate, support, connect, and check in, just without fueling compulsions. Pulling yourself out of OCD's conversations is often one of the first big steps toward real progress.Links Mentioned in this episode:PDF handout for this episode: www.natashadaniels.com/handoutsJoin my free series: How to Be an Effective Anchor for Your Child's Anxiety or OCD — www.atparentingsurvivalseries.comYoutube video: Reassurance can Be a CompulsionYoutube video: Confessions Can be a Compulsion Podcast: How to Use Reassurance Cards ***This podcast episode is sponsored by NOCD. NOCD provides online OCD therapy in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. To schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if NOCD is a right fit for you and your child, go tohttps://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parentingThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.Parents, do you need more support?

This podcast shows you how to fully recover from OCD.Each episode breaks down the exact techniques and nuances that stop rumination, reduce compulsions, and help you retrain your brain out of the OCD cycle. We cover every major OCD theme, including:Pure-O OCDRelationship OCDHarm OCDReal Event OCDSO-OCD / Sexuality OCDReligious / Scrupulosity OCDCleaning & Contamination OCDPhysical CompulsionsAll other OCD subtypesMy goal is simple: clear guidance that actually works, explained in a way that is calm, direct, and easy to apply immediately.You can fully recover from OCD. Don't give up — you're not stuck, and your brain can change.

Today's special End-of-Year Holy Communion Service was powerfully themed Communion of Reassurance. Pastor Femi Paul led the church in prayers anchored in Luke 2, where the angel appeared to the shepherds and reassured them in the midst of fear with joyful and destiny-altering news. We were reminded that reassurance is God's response to human fear: His way of calming hearts, restoring confidence, and announcing hope. Just as the shepherds were told “Do not be afraid,” this communion came as a divine reminder that God is present, active, and speaking peace into every situation. Through prophecy and prayer, it was declared that this Communion of Reassurance speaks clearly over our lives: everything is going to be alright, things are getting better, nothing will go wrong, and help is guaranteed. Drawing strength from Romans 8:32, we were assured that if God freely gave His Son, there is nothing good He will withhold from us. This communion sealed God's commitment to carry us through, to help us finish well, and to step confidently into what lies ahead - reassured, strengthened, and at peace. Confesssion: Father, I receive Your reassurance today. Fear has no place in my heart, for You are with me. I declare that I will not be stranded, confused, or abandoned. Help rises for me on every side, and my path is secure. As I partake of this communion, I step into peace, confidence, and a better tomorrow. Everything is working out for my good, in Jesus' name. Amen.

This podcast shows you how to fully recover from OCD.Each episode breaks down the exact techniques and nuances that stop rumination, reduce compulsions, and help you retrain your brain out of the OCD cycle. We cover every major OCD theme, including:Pure-O OCDRelationship OCDHarm OCDReal Event OCDSO-OCD / Sexuality OCDReligious / Scrupulosity OCDCleaning & Contamination OCDPhysical CompulsionsAll other OCD subtypesMy goal is simple: clear guidance that actually works, explained in a way that is calm, direct, and easy to apply immediately.You can fully recover from OCD. Don't give up — you're not stuck, and your brain can change.

If you're listening on the day this episode airs… it's Christmas Eve. And if you're anything like most women in real estate, you're moving through the day with a full heart and an even fuller to-do list. In this short, heartfelt Christmas Eve episode, Karen shares gentle words of wisdom for the woman who is juggling clients, caring for family, holding emotions for everyone around her — and still trying to find a moment to breathe. Inside, you'll hear:  Acknowledgment of the many roles you carry  Encouragement for the woman who feels like she fell short this year  Reassurance for the woman who had an incredible year (and is quietly scared about repeating it)  A grounding practice to bring you back to the present moment  A Christmas blessing to carry into tomorrow — and into the new year This is your permission to pause, breathe, and remember: You are enough. You've done enough. And you are worthy of joy, rest, and gentleness this season. Merry Christmas, friends.   Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 40,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram, that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/

Psalm 139 God's hand has been on you since before you were born. As David declared in Psalm 139, God made you, He is with you, and He knows you completely and intimately. Follow Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he leads you through this marvelous Psalm and discover the reassurance that, no matter where you go, God is there. You can “never get away from [His] presence!” (Psalm 139:7). Take heart and be encouraged! Nothing can separate you from your heavenly Father who loves you and has a plan for your life.

Psalm 139 / December 17-18, 2025 God controls every single world event but His sovereign influence extends into every aspect of your life, as well. Chuck Swindoll offers assurance that the all-powerful God knows and cares about the intimate concerns of your heart. From the Series: The Greatest Words read more

Psalm 139 God's hand has been on you since before you were born. As David declared in Psalm 139, God made you, He is with you, and He knows you completely and intimately. Follow Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he leads you through this marvelous Psalm and discover the reassurance that, no matter where you go, God is there. You can “never get away from [His] presence!” (Psalm 139:7). Take heart and be encouraged! Nothing can separate you from your heavenly Father who loves you and has a plan for your life.

Psalm 139 / December 17-18, 2025 God controls every single world event but His sovereign influence extends into every aspect of your life, as well. Chuck Swindoll offers assurance that the all-powerful God knows and cares about the intimate concerns of your heart. From the Series: The Greatest Words read more

Psalm 139 / December 17-18, 2025 God controls every single world event but His sovereign influence extends into every aspect of your life, as well. Chuck Swindoll offers assurance that the all-powerful God knows and cares about the intimate concerns of your heart. From the Series: The Greatest Words read more

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I bring back one of my favourite holiday episodes, which is an interview with my kids, where we talk about ‘people, not stuff'.Every year around the holidays, I hear from parents who are worried their kids are too focused on presents, too greedy, or too materialistic — and they're afraid they're getting something wrong. I made this episode to offer a long-term perspective. I interviewed my own kids (then 14, 17, and 20) about what holidays and gifts felt like when they were little — and what actually mattered as they got older. Us last year at Christmas- on one of the Christmas Day walks we discussed on the podcast:In the episode, we talk about why “wanting stuff” is normal in childhood, how values really develop over time, and why parents can relax a lot more than they think.

Here it is, same tone and language, just adding your links cleanly at the bottom. Nothing extra. Slow Down for the Slowest One Visionary Souls with Sydney Campos ft. Jeannie Zandi This episode is a felt transmission of presence. It is about coming back to what is real now, in the body, and learning to trust your own inner authority again. Jeannie Zandi and I talk about what happens when awakening is no longer conceptual and has to become lived. We talk about how people give power away to teachers. We talk about the spiritual marketplace and how it can scramble your radar. We talk about deconstruction as something physical. We talk about fear leaving the body and the courage of not knowing and trusting in what is emerging now. What you will get from listening A deeper sense of calm and groundedness More trust in your body's yes and no Permission to stop pushing for answers Language for the strange body experiences that can happen during integration Reassurance that you are not crazy and not alone A clear felt example of slowing down to the pace of the heart We talk about Reclaiming self trust after giving power away Why "when in doubt, hang out" is real courage How the body purges fear and conditioned trauma Why some "spiritual" things feel off and your resonator knows Being drafted into service rather than chasing a role "Slow down for the slowest one" - the real you trying to come in Solstice invitations Jeannie Zandi Free guided meditation: Solstice Threshold December 21, 8am-9am MT Register here: https://mothership.jeanniezandi.org/c/public-events/mothership-meditation-12-21-25 Enjoy this soothing guided meditation to mark the passing of the longest night of the year. We begin three minutes before the actual Winter Solstice and sink into the ground of being together. Sydney Campos Solstice Transmission December 21, 2:00 pm ET https://embodiedascensionacademy.podia.com/soulstice-2025 Use code OHANA to save or RENEW to access as a gift About Jeannie Zandi Jeannie Zandi is a spiritual teacher rooted in embodied nondual spirituality, known for her fierce tenderness, uncompromising presence, and deep attunement to the Divine. Following a life changing awakening in 2000, she devoted herself to the path of embodied realization, guiding others to let truth not only be known, but lived. Her work bridges the mystical and the practical, inviting full contact with life as the raw material of embodied living. She calls us not to transcend our humanity, but to root in it, allowing love to move through the body, heart, and life in service of the whole. Jeannie is the founder of Living as Love and teaches internationally on embodied awakening, integrating realization, and offering our deepest gifts to the world. Connect with Sydney Campos

In this chilling seasonal installment of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, comfort becomes camouflage—and the familiar transforms into something watchful, patient, and deeply wrong. Small disturbances go unnoticed. Patterns are dismissed. Reassurance replaces vigilance. Until it doesn't. What begins as a harmless irregularity grows steadily more insistent, revealing an intelligence that understands timing, proximity, and consequence. Each moment brings it closer. Each choice narrows the margin for escape. Featuring a haunting performance by Beth Gadow and a special guest appearance from Evil Idol 2025 standout Lunara Rebelle, “Merry Malice” is a quiet, methodical descent into holiday horror—where tradition is tested, coincidence erodes, and something unseen waits for permission to finish what it has started. “Something Keeps Removing the Star From My Christmas Tree” by Craig Groshek – Looking to reclaim a sense of comfort during a difficult holiday season, Marcy decorates her home with care—only to notice that something small and seemingly harmless refuses to stay where it belongs. What begins as an odd disruption soon reveals a pattern, one that grows more deliberate and more invasive with each passing night. As coincidence gives way to intent, Marcy is forced to confront the possibility that her home is no longer hers alone. A slow-burn holiday horror that explores how familiarity can become a weapon, this story turns tradition itself into a source of mounting dread. To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingTalesPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingTalesPod⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This podcast shows you how to fully recover from OCD.Each episode breaks down the exact techniques and nuances that stop rumination, reduce compulsions, and help you retrain your brain out of the OCD cycle. We cover every major OCD theme, including:Pure-O OCDRelationship OCDHarm OCDReal Event OCDSO-OCD / Sexuality OCDReligious / Scrupulosity OCDCleaning & Contamination OCDPhysical CompulsionsAll other OCD subtypesMy goal is simple: clear guidance that actually works, explained in a way that is calm, direct, and easy to apply immediately.You can fully recover from OCD. Don't give up — you're not stuck, and your brain can change.

What if the world’s biggest social media company discovered its platforms were harming mental health… and then buried the evidence? Today, Justin and Kylie unpack explosive court documents about Meta’s secret research, the upcoming social media age-limit legislation, and what really happens when we step away from the online world. Then, we dive into your powerful responses to our most controversial episode of the year — including raw truths from parents who feel exhausted, confused, and desperate for answers. This episode will make you think differently about screens, kids, “normality,” and what families actually need. KEY POINTS Meta allegedly hid internal research showing users became less depressed after deleting Facebook. Why this matters ahead of Australia’s new social media minimum-age legislation. Justin’s own social media detox — and the surprising wellbeing shift. Why young teens are the most vulnerable to social platforms. The cultural shift toward labels, diagnoses, and pathologising behaviour. Parents respond to the Sammy Tamimi episode: gratitude, confusion, frustration, exhaustion. The power — and danger — of language when describing kids’ struggles. Why the environment (screens, sleep, school, structure) often matters more than labels. Reassurance: you can hold the nuance — be curious and compassionate without losing hope. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE "When we change our language, we change our experience." — Justin RESOURCES MENTIONED Meta court case reporting (news.com.au) Searching for Normal by Dr. Sammy Tamimi Previous Happy Families episode featuring Dr. Sammy Tamimi Research on Facebook deactivation and mental health ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Audit your child’s digital environment — sleep, screens, stimulation, social pressure. Create a family phone culture (including boundaries around late-night messaging). Hold diagnoses lightly, not dismissively — take what helps, leave what harms. Stay curious about what might be driving big emotions or behaviour. Prioritise connection over correction when your child is struggling. Remember progress > perfection — small steps make a big difference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This podcast shows you how to fully recover from OCD.Each episode breaks down the exact techniques and nuances that stop rumination, reduce compulsions, and help you retrain your brain out of the OCD cycle. We cover every major OCD theme, including:Pure-O OCDRelationship OCDHarm OCDReal Event OCDSO-OCD / Sexuality OCDReligious / Scrupulosity OCDCleaning & Contamination OCDPhysical CompulsionsAll other OCD subtypesMy goal is simple: clear guidance that actually works, explained in a way that is calm, direct, and easy to apply immediately.You can fully recover from OCD. Don't give up — you're not stuck, and your brain can change.

Tenderoni Hotline #7: Hello my love, and welcome back to the Tenderoni Hotline, our soft and spacious corner of The Feminist Wellness Podcast, where we explore your most tender questions about healing, nervous system care, and reclaiming your self-trust. In today's episode, we're diving into two deeply relatable questions that so many of us carry quietly. First, what's really going on when you can't stop thinking about your ex and keep reaching for “closure,” even though you know they won't give you what you need? We'll explore why this craving is less about them and more about your nervous system's longing for completion, and how to create that sense of closure from within. Then we turn toward the ache of constantly seeking reassurance, even in a loving, safe relationship. If you find yourself asking “Are we okay?” again and again, this part is for you. We'll unpack the roots of that pattern and talk about how to gently retrain your nervous system to trust safety, love, and steadiness without outsourcing your emotional security. You'll walk away with nervous system-informed tools, a whole lot of compassion, and a deeper understanding of why your brain and body respond the way they do. Because you're not broken. You're healing. So settle in, grab your cozy beverage of choice, and let's get into it. Got a question for the Tenderoni Hotline? Send it to me at: podcast@beatrizalbina.com Order your copy of End Emotional Outsouring here: https://beatrizalbina.com/book/ Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp/?hl=en