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Is it possible to be a Christian, but not a disciple? What does the Bible teach regarding discipleship? Is there really a “2-tier” system when it comes to following Jesus? Listen to Pastor Brendon, one of our associate pastors, as he unpacks what Jesus has to say about discipleship and what it means to our lives.
Canadian singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk is known for her distinct voice and gift for writing songs rooted in honesty and vulnerability. It's a talent that's earned her a Grammy and multiple Junos. But you might not know that beyond her career as a successful solo artist, Chantal has also penned songs for some of the biggest artists working today, including Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Gwen Stefani and Kelly Clarkson. Now, she's reimagining those songs on her new cover album, “In My Own Voice.” Chantal joins Tom Power at the piano in our studio to talk about the hits that made her a star in Canada, and why she wanted to reclaim some of the songs she's written for others.
In the final episode of this special three-part mini-series, Host Masako and fellow Japanese healer Akiko Hoshihara explore the true meaning of self-love, the role of meditation in coming home to yourself, and what it means to embody a higher frequency as we move into a new era of consciousness.This heartfelt conversation dives into presence, breath, energetic boundaries, and the importance of staying rooted in your body as old paradigms fall away and new earth frequencies emerge.Whether you're navigating your own awakening, reconnecting with your inner self, or simply curious about the energetic shifts happening collectively, this episode invites you to return to your essence with compassion and awareness.Listen to Episode 131: Reclaiming your true self: Spiritual awakening and inner child healingListen to Episode 132: Embracing your soul's assignment: Why you reincarnated nowListen to the first episode of this series: Two Japanese women explore Reiki, energy, and healing Listen to the second episode of this series: Two Japanese women explore inner child healingAbout Akiko:Website: Akiko HoshiharaAkiko's InstagramResources discussed in this episode:Dr. Sue MorterBook "The Energy Codes" by Dr. Sue MorterThe spiritual significance of the roseCrystals for protection and how to use themPalo Santo vs. Sage: Which is better for smudging?The 5 Principles of ReikiDolores Cannon and her workThe New Earth by Dolores CannonWays to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the show
How much of what you see online is real—and how much is the algorithm's illusion? Learn how to take back your attention, retrain your brain, and escape the digital funhouse.Your social-media feed isn't random. It's a reflection—warped by code, polished by profit, and powered by your own attention.In this An Ounce Special Edition, Jim Fugate steps into the Algorithm's Funhouse to reveal how emotion drives engagement, why outrage sells, and how both the machine and the mind can be retrained.You'll discover the real cost of doom-scrolling, how evil intent hides in plain sight, and practical ways to break the feedback loop. It's a thoughtful, hopeful look at technology, humanity, and the quiet power of awareness.
In this episode, we explore one of the deepest truths of midlife awakening:Your body remembers.
Welcome to Day 2741 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom – Theology Thursday – Pentecost and the Reversal of Babel: Reclaiming the Nations for Yahweh Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2741 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2741 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons can be found on his website theologyinfive.com. Today's lesson is titled Pentecost and the Reversal of Babel: Reclaiming the Nations for Yahweh The biblical narrative does not unfold randomly—it is a carefully structured drama of rebellion, judgment, and redemption. One of the clearest examples of this pattern occurs between two seemingly distant events: the judgment at the Tower of Babel in Genesis Eleven and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost in Acts two. While Babel marked the disinheritance and scattering of the nations due to collective rebellion, Pentecost served as a supernatural reversal of that judgment and the formal beginning of Yahweh's mission to reclaim the nations under the rule of His Son, Jesus the Messiah. This first segment is: Babel: Humanity's United Rebellion and Yahweh's Judgment. In Genesis Eleven, mankind, still united by one language and culture, gathered in defiance of God's command to spread out and fill the earth (Genesis Nine verse 1). Instead, they sought to build a tower—a ziggurat—that would “reach to the heavens” and make a name for themselves. This act was more than urban planning or architectural ambition; it was a spiritual rebellion. In the Ancient Near East, ziggurats symbolized sacred space, portals between heaven and earth, where humans could manipulate the gods. The Tower of Babel, therefore, represented a counterfeit mountain of assembly—an attempt to storm heaven and force divine presence on human terms. God responded not by destroying them physically but by confusing their language. This act severed their ability to conspire as one. More significantly, according to Deuteronomy thirty-two verses eight and nine (Dead Sea Scrolls versions), God responded by disinheriting the nations: When the Most High assigned lands to the nations, when he divided up the human race, he established the boundaries of the peoples according to the number in his heavenly court. “For the people of Israel belong to the Lord; Jacob is his special possession. This passage reveals a profound truth: Yahweh handed over the rebellious nations to lesser divine beings—members of the heavenly host often referred to as the bene elohim. These beings were expected to rule justly, but Psalm 82 shows that they instead oppressed and corrupted the nations under their charge, leading Yahweh to declare their doom. From Babel onward, Yahweh would focus on a single nation—Israel—through whom He would eventually bless all the nations (Genesis twelve verse three). The second segment is: Pentecost: The Gathering Begins. Fast forward to Acts two. The Jewish feast of Shavuot (Pentecost) had brought devout Jews and proselytes from across the known world to Jerusalem. This was the perfect...
Send us a textEver felt that dizzy aftertaste of a conversation where everything somehow becomes your fault? We sit down with coach and mentor Kyle Miller to untangle the confusion around narcissistic abuse, the misuse of the word “narcissist,” and the practical steps that help survivors reclaim clarity, confidence, and peace.Kyle shares a grounded way to tell patterns apart, focusing on three crucial signals: accountability, empathy, and compassion. From there, we explore how emotional abuse hides in plain sight—not as one dramatic event, but as a string of small, explainable moments that add up to harm. Kyle explains why rumination is the mind's attempt to make sense of chaos and how validation turns looping thoughts into a coherent story you can finally put down. We also dig into the difference between niceness and kindness, why your downtime counts as a real appointment, and how to build boundaries that protect your energy without isolating you from healthy connection.For friends watching from the outside, Kyle offers a better approach than “just leave.” You'll hear why questions beat ultimatums, how intermittent reinforcement keeps people stuck, and what earned trust looks like after you've been burned. Along the way, Kyle shares parts of his own journey—how one blunt, caring challenge saved him from a false story about himself—and the coaching practices he uses to help clients move from survival to a life that feels like theirs again.If you're sorting through gaslighting, rebuilding self-trust, or trying to support someone you love, this conversation pairs clear definitions with compassionate tools you can use today. Want more of these insights and resources? Subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help others find the show.This podcast is a proud member of the Mayday Media Network — your go-to hub for podcast creators. Whether you're just starting a podcast and need professional production support, or you already host a show and want to join a collaborative, supportive podcast network, visit maydaymedianetwork.com to learn more. Enjoyed this episode? Stay connected with us! Follow our podcast community on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok for uplifting, inspirational, and feel-good stories. Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter for monthly updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and more content designed to brighten your day.Support the show
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.A building can be history you can walk through, and in the Caribbean those stories are contested, resilient, and alive. With Professor Dahlia Nduom, we explore how colonial styles, tourist imagery, and community ingenuity have shaped what gets built and what gets erased as we move from great houses to tenement yards, spaces that encode climate logic, kinship, and care. We unpack how imagery once glorified plantations while hiding the homes of the enslaved, and how vernacular elements later became tropical décor, stripped of context. That's where practice preservation matters: teaching Spanish walling and thatching; documenting craft with computation; and elevating incremental, remittance-powered building as a valid design strategy. We also look at resilience after disasters while spotlighting community organizations and design labs translating old intelligence into future-ready methods.Policy sits at the heart of who gets to belong. We talk land tenure and how post-disaster aid often clashes with customary ownership. The path forward blends community-led design, climate-appropriate materials, and practical toolkits for safer self-building, while recognizing tropical modern works that carried post-independence identity. It's a future where technology serves tradition, and preservation centers methods over façades. Listen to rethink what counts as “good architecture,” how culture and climate shape better choices, and discover ways to support people rebuilding with dignity. Dahlia Nduom is a Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's School of Architecture. She received a BA in Architecture and Visual Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.Arch from Columbia University. A licensed architect and educator, her work is rooted in history, culture, and perception and their impact on architecture across locales in the United States, Ghana, and the Caribbean. She has published and presented her work nationally and internationally, most recently at the Octagon Museum in Washington, DC. Her work has been recognized with the National Organization of Minority Architects' Honor Award: Unbuilt Category (2017), the AIA DC Architect Educator Award (2022), and she was named a 2024 Diverse: Issues in Higher Education's Emerging Scholar. Support Hurricane Melissa Relief EffortsSupport the showConnect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website Looking to read more about the topics covered in this episode? Subscribe to the newsletter at www.strictlyfactspod.com to get the Strictly Facts Syllabus to your email!Want to Support Strictly Facts? Rate & Leave a Review on your favorite platform Share this episode with someone or online and tag us Send us a DM or voice note to have your thoughts featured on an upcoming episode Donate to help us continue empowering listeners with Caribbean history and education Produced by Breadfruit Media
My guest today is unlike anyone else I know. Andy Crouch is a genius writer, thinker, and speaker whose career has spanned from Harvard to Christianity Today to Praxis. Andy is inviting Christians to be creative, generative culture makers, and his words have deeply shaped my worldview and faith journey.You might want to be prepared to take notes during our conversation today, because Andy Crouch speaks more wisdom per minute than just about anyone else I know. He shared so many nuggets with me, including how he's rejected a shallow-souled life, the surprisingly simple spiritual practice that starts his day, and the important distinction between charmed and blessed.Show NotesWhat we mentioned:The Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World by Andy Crouch - https://a.co/d/g6hq8l8Praxis - https://www.praxis.co/A Redemptive Thesis for Valuing Disability - http://hopeheals.com/thesisWhere to find Andy Crouch: https://andy-crouch.com/For more messages of hope, free resources, and opportunities to connect with me: https://hopeheals.com/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/Subscribe to The GoodHard Story Podcast!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-hard-story-podcast/id1496882479Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0OYz6G9Q2tNNVOX9YSdmFb?si=043bd6b10a664bebWant a little hope in your inbox? Sign up for the Hope Note, a monthly digest of only the good stuff, like reflections from me and a curated roundup of the Internet's most redemptive content: http://eepurl.com/gGUnlfGet to know us:Hope Heals: https://hopeheals.com/spacesHope Heals Camp: https://hopeheals.com/campMend Coffee: https://www.mendcoffee.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/
I brought Whitney Baker on to explore a critical issue for moms: how we lose ourselves in the chaos of motherhood. We dove deep into the ways moms run on autopilot, constantly doing for everyone else while neglecting their own needs. Whitney helped me articulate something I've felt deeply - that taking care of ourselves isn't selfish, it's actually the most generous thing we can do for our families. Whitney Baker is the founder of Electric Ideas, a movement helping modern women—especially moms—wake back up to themselves and reclaim the spark they've lost in the noise of roles and responsibilities. As a self-connection coach and certified meditation teacher, Whitney blends soulful practice with practical action, guiding women out of autopilot and into lives that feel deeply alive and aligned. With a master's degree in journalism, she brings a storyteller's clarity to her work and hosts the globally ranked Electric Ideas podcast, a top-three-percent show where she curates conversations that ignite joy, clarity and aliveness in women everywhere. We discussed the sneaky ways moms disconnect - from exhausting social media comparison to never stopping to ask what we actually want. The big revelation? Small, intentional actions can reignite our spark. Whether it's a two-minute morning routine or saying no without explanation, we can reclaim our identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HEADLINE: GAIUS & GERMANICUS IN LONDINIUM 91 AD: Reclaiming James I as the True Founding Father. Preparing to see a mock battle staged by centurions in Londinium, Gaius and Germanicus discuss the unappreciated legacy of James I (James VI of Scotland), asserting he is the true founding father of the United States. James I, an intellectual king who took the throne in 1603, faced challenges from the powerful Spanish Empire over territorial claims in the New World. When the Spanish ambassador complained about incursions near Chesapeake Bay, James I gave an "opaquely professional" response, disclaiming crown involvement and calling it "private business." This non-committal stance prevented war and allowed colonization to proceed. By 1618, he solidified this by granting a charter to the struggling Virginia colony. His light management established self-governance, setting the course for both modern Britain and the United States. 1901 OLD HOUSE Retry
Have you ever felt like you've lost your spiritual edge? In this episode, Christine Caine shares a powerful message from 2 Kings 6 about how to recover what's been lost and walk again in the power of the Holy Spirit. You'll be reminded that God can restore what's broken, reignite what's grown cold, and renew your strength so you can fulfill your purpose with fresh fire and faith. ✨ What you'll learn: ● How to recognize when you've lost your spiritual edge—and where it fell. ● Why God calls you to co-labor, not just consume. ● The key to sharpening your faith and restoring the anointing in your life. Get your free Episode Reflection Guide → http://bit.ly/4gx1ZYk + + + + ️ SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/ChristineCaineSubscribe ORDER Christine's newest book, Don't Look Back → https://linktr.ee/christinecaine ORDER Christine's new devotional, "You're Not Finished Yet" → https://linktr.ee/christinecaine For more great stuff, check out: LISTEN to Christine Caine's Life and Leadership Podcast→ https://linktr.ee/christinecaine DONATE to Equip & Empower Ministries: https://linktr.ee/christinecaine Follow Christine on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChristineCaine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theChristineCaine/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChristineCaine
In this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth Katzman, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and founder of Strong Choices, to explore how women can navigate perimenopause and midlife with clarity and confidence. Elizabeth shares how addressing hormone imbalances, fatigue, weight gain, and autoimmune issues at the root—through lab testing, functional protocols, and personalized lifestyle strategies—can help women reclaim their energy and strength. We discuss everything from optimizing hormones and supporting mitochondria to protecting bone and brain health, plus practical tools for tracking and personalizing care. Tune in for science-backed insights and actionable strategies to thrive during this transformative stage of life.Elizabeth Katzman is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and the founder of Strong Choices, where she helps women in midlife overcome hormone imbalances, fatigue, stubborn weight gain, and autoimmune issues by getting to the root cause—not just managing symptoms. Through a blend of advanced lab testing, functional protocols, and personalized lifestyle strategies, Elizabeth empowers her clients to reclaim their energy, strength, and clarity.SHOW NOTES:0:39 Welcome to the podcast!1:58 About Elizabeth Katzman2:28 Welcome her to the show!3:56 Cracking the code on perimenopause8:20 Age-changes to starting menopause10:38 Transitioning on birth control14:12 Rhythmic HRT16:33 Estrogen & Progesterone for sleep17:51 Personalizing doses with testing22:11 Wearables for tracking changes25:12 Root causes to address first26:59 Role of mitochondria in perimenopause28:39 Impact of Alcohol33:02 Supporting detox pathways42:05 Estrogen & Alzheimer's risk46:03 Bone Health & REMS Scan48:31 Protecting muscle & bone53:05 Supporting testosterone before HRT54:50 Breathwork, BrainTap & Neurofit58:29 Finding the right hormone doctor1:02:40 Her final piece of advice1:03:00 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Website: Strong ChoicesIG: @strongchoices1Joi WellnessFREE RESOURCESSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In this powerful episode, Mike welcomes back Laura G. Patac—author, storyteller, and transformation strategist—to explore the ideas behind her latest book, Whole, Not Perfect. Through honest conversation and deep insights, Laura reveals why reinvention isn't a destination but a lived journey shaped by every experience, every pivot, and every scar earned along the way. Together, Mike and Laura unpack the beauty of our personal origin stories and the quiet, unseen moments that shape who we become. Laura invites listeners to look beyond the myth of perfection and instead embrace the raw, unfiltered truth of their lives as a source of strength. From learning through failure and success to rediscovering the parts of ourselves we've left behind, this episode shows how clarity emerges when we honor our values, talents, and lived experiences. With warmth and humor, Mike and Laura revisit some memorable moments from a previous episode, including Mike's failed attempt to write his daily reminder on a sticky note, which sparks a candid reflection that meaningful change starts with small, but sometimes imperfect, steps. He now has the note written on his bathroom mirror: "What is the story YOU want to write TODAY?" If you're ready to reclaim your story, rediscover your strengths, and step boldly into the best version of yourself, this episode is your invitation. IN THIS EPISODE:
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Nurses Out Loud – Citizens step into their rightful influence as Ashley Grogg reveals how small, consistent action shifts power back to the people. Through focused watchdog strategies, meaningful meetings with legislators, and purposeful voting, individuals strengthen accountability and revive civic engagement. This message empowers families to stay involved, protect freedoms, and restore responsive government in their...
~ Integrating Self Through Practice~ Jeanine M. Canty, PhD, was Visiting Scholar at The New School at Commonweal in October 2025. She is a visionary scholar whose groundbreaking work illuminates the profound connections between consciousness, thought, and our relationship with the natural world. Her teaching weaves together social justice, ecological wisdom, and transformation. Within this introductory talk, her first event at The New School as Visiting Scholar, we dive into the dualities within the western human's psyche in order to reclaim our ecological and transpersonal identities and to access pathways for healing. Jeanine M. Canty, PhD Jeanine is a professor of transformative studies at CIIS, telecommuting from Boulder, CO. Formerly the chair of environmental studies at Naropa University, she continues to guest teach at Naropa and at Pacifica Graduate Institute. A lover of nature, justice, and contemplative practice, her teaching intersects issues of social and ecological justice, ecopsychology, and the process of worldview expansion and change. She is author of Returning the Self to Nature: Undoing Our Collective Narcissism and Healing Our Planet and her most recent edited book is an expanded, second edition of Ecological and Social Healing: Multicultural Women's Voices (2025). Jeanine M. Canty, PhD Jeanine is a professor of transformative studies at CIIS, telecommuting from Boulder, CO. Formerly the chair of environmental studies at Naropa University, she continues to guest teach at Naropa and at Pacifica Graduate Institute. A lover of nature, justice, and contemplative practice, her teaching intersects issues of social and ecological justice, ecopsychology, and the process of worldview expansion and change. She is author of Returning the Self to Nature: Undoing Our Collective Narcissism and Healing Our Planet and her most recent edited book is an expanded, second edition of Ecological and Social Healing: Multicultural Women's Voices (2025). *** The New School is Commonweal's learning community and podcast — we offer conversations, workshops, and other events in areas that Commonweal champions: finding meaning, growing health and resilience, advocating for justice, and stewarding the natural world. We make our conversations into podcasts for many thousands of listeners world wide and have been doing this since 2007. Please like/follow our YouTube channel for access to our library of more than 400 great podcasts. Find out more about The New School at Commonweal on our website: tns.commonweal.org. And like/follow our Soundcloud channel for more great podcasts.
In this mind-expanding episode of the Radio Medium Laura Lee, world-renowned Hollywood Hypnotist Kevin Stone joins Laura for a transformational “Spirit Reboot” designed to help listeners rewire their minds, reclaim personal power, and break free from fear, stress, and self-sabotage. Kevin shares why hypnotherapy works, how the subconscious stores memories from the womb through adulthood, and how simple daily practices — like deep breathing and mental refocusing — can shift your emotional state instantly. Kevin also explains how “reprogramming” the subconscious replaces limiting patterns with empowered beliefs, allowing people to reconnect with their purpose and potential.Laura and Kevin dive into today's rising stress, the search for meaning, and the surprising ways AI is already influencing the human mind — and how to stay grounded, balanced, and in control of your own inner world. Tune in to learn practical tools you can use today to reduce anxiety, harness the subconscious, and create lasting transformation from the inside out.
Grab your centaurs and hold them tight, because Seth is back in the pod loft and things are about to get serious with a side of silly. In Part 2 of our conversation, Seth is detailing the life lessons and AuDHD skills he's gained through martial arts and the importance of recognizing the role violence plays in our society. Then to round things out, he gets some parenting shame off his chest with a traumatizing yet character-building Pizza Secret. Resources Visit our website: weirdsofafeather.com Follow us on TikTok: @weirdsofafeather Watch full-length episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@weirdsofafeather Join our Reddit community: reddit.com/r/WeirdsofaFeather/ Find us on Instagram: @weirdsofafeather Become a Patreon member for bonus content: patreon.com/weirdsofafeather
In this deeply moving episode of Linking Arms, host Nadine Dyer sits down with biblical counselor, speaker, and newly published author Jill Wamsley for a raw and redemptive conversation. Jill opens up about her childhood marked by trauma, her early adult years as a single mom, and how a chance encounter on a plane with Nadine led to a God-ordained friendship—and this powerful episode. Together, they explore how Jill's life was transformed by Christ as she slowly discovered her voice, her value, and her unshakeable worth as a daughter of God. Jill shares her story of being shaped by rejection and striving, blending in to belong, and how she broke free from the cookie-cutter version of herself to embrace the woman God uniquely created her to be. Her message is a timely reminder that your identity is sealed in Christ—100% loved, 100% worthy, and never up for debate. Listeners will be challenged to examine their own hearts and consider the cost of missing out on the woman God designed them to be. Whether you're walking through heartache, hiding your brokenness, or striving to belong, Jill's story offers hope, healing, and a call to step into your true identity in Christ. About Jill Wamsley Jill has been a member at College Park Church in Indianapolis, Indiana for over 27 years and in 2023 joined the counseling team at Summit Church-University Campus in Fort Myers, Florida. She is married to Vaughn and has two adult children, Brady and Cambell. Jill serves as a biblical counselor, speaker, coach, and Bible teacher. She's taught for CCEF and Crossroads Bible College, holds a master's in Biblical Counseling from The Master's University, and is certified by both ACBC and ABC. Jill is passionate about biblical womanhood and helping women around the world find their identity in Christ.
This week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing Reclaiming the Human Interaction in The Age of AI. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. Steven Waldren & Dr. Jay Lee.Our conversation explores empowering clinicians with technology, optimizing team collaboration with AI, and reclaiming the narrative around primary care physicians as trusted voices of wellness.This episode was recorded live at FMX, the AAFP's premier Family Medicine conference! Learn more about FMX here: https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/2026.html
Send us a textIn this episode of the Nourished Nervous System, I welcome the insightful Darshana Avila, a trauma-informed somatic educator, practitioner, sexological bodyworker and international speaker. Darshana takes us through her transformative journey from a corporate career to pioneering work in erotic wholeness, which fuses somatics, sex and intimacy, and trauma healing. We dive deep into the crucial connection between a regulated nervous system and fulfilling intimacy, discussing the pervasive effects of societal conditioning on women's self-perception, and exploring the powerful concept of eroticism as life force energy. Darshana shares both her professional insights and personal experiences, offering a comprehensive view of the healing journey that honors individual pace and challenges cultural norms. The episode is rich with actionable advice, including a grounding exercise that listeners can immediately incorporate into their lives. In this episode:Darsana's Journey to Erotic WholenessThe Importance of a Regulated Nervous SystemChallenges of Intimacy for MothersReclaiming Eroticism and Life Force EnergyCultural Conditioning and IntimacyThe Patriarchy and DisconnectionThe Journey of HealingThe Importance of Guidance and SupportCultural Conditioning and Relational LivingProtective Strategies and Self-DiscoveryConnect with Darshana:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeLinkedInSkoolResources:Ayurvedic Dosha Quick Reference Guide Abhyanga Self Massage Guide Weekend Nervous System Reset Nourished For Resilience Workbook Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.comand @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram
Do you keep your Spiritual Reiki practice in a box - separate from your "real life”? I very much used to.In this episode, we dissolve the artificial separation between your Reiki practice and how you actually live. You'll discover what mainstream Reiki training never teaches you: how to safely integrate your full Spiritual Reiki practice - your guides, your belief system, your knowing - into every single day.This isn't about following the rulebook perfectly. It's about reclaiming your Spiritual authority, trusting what you already sense is true, and remembering that Reiki isn't something you do - it's something you live. If you've felt the exhaustion of compartmentalisation, if you're ready to stop waiting for permission to be powerful, if you're sensing there's more to your practice than mainstream training showed you - this episode is for you. By the end of this episode, you will discover: -Why compartmentalising your Reiki practice is actually exhausting you instead of empowering you - and how the artificial separation between "Spiritual practice" and "real life" keeps you waiting for permission to be fully powerful in your own work (even though that authority was never external to begin with). -How to integrate your actual belief system - your guides, your Spiritual team, your knowing - into a full-life animistic Reiki practice without apology, without watering it down, and without needing mainstream validation that what you're experiencing is "real." -The 4 pillars of living an animistic Reiki life - listening to your body's wisdom equally with your Spiritual team's guidance, inviting your belief system without hiding it, recognizing sacred work everywhere (not just formal sessions), and trusting yourself as the creator with spiritual support - not the rulebook. -Where your sovereignty is actually waiting - by identifying the specific places you're still separating your practice from your life, where fear and resistance live, and how reclaiming those spaces transforms you from someone following someone else's system into someone living their own animistic, Spirit-led life. ill add the pod link in laterSpirit-led Reiki Pathway: https://www.reikiredefined.com/spirit-led-reiki-pathway/Lifting the Veil on Reiki free on demand workshop: https://www.reikiredefined.com/lifting-the-veil-on-reikiFree Community: https://www.reikiredefined.com/free-communityYou'll find me most on Tiktok @reikiredefined and other socials @reikiredefined
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What if the path to spiritual wholeness begins with embracing the natural world? In this heart-centered conversation, Dr. Steven Farmer and Sandie Sedgbeer explore how ancient wisdom, psychology, and shamanic practice come together to guide us toward emotional healing and soul integration.
In this powerful return episode, I'm joined once again by the incredible Quanti Mama Jodi, a woman of deep wisdom, truth, and heart. Together, we dive into a conversation that every man (and woman) needs to hear right now.We explore the current state of masculinity, how modern society, the education system, and cultural narratives have shaped (and in many ways, suppressed) what it means to be a man today. We talk about “toxic masculinity,” the misunderstandings around it, and how to move beyond labels to rediscover the grounded, healthy, powerful essence of true masculine energy.Jodi shares her insights on raising boys in today's world, the importance of initiation and leadership, and what it takes for men to reconnect with their purpose, presence, and primal nature, without shame or guilt.This conversation is raw, real, and full of truth bombs that will challenge you to think deeper about the roles we play, the systems we accept, and the world we're creating for the next generation.If you've ever questioned where men fit in today's shifting landscape this episode is a must-listen/watch.Thank you for listening and watching wherever in the world you are. Jump on BonCharge and grab yourself some protection from wifi, 5G, blue/red light and so much more…At the Checkout Use Code “Nath22” to receive 15% offRight here: https://www.boncharge.com/?rfsn=7434501.689abcPart One Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkgaGuC5iyEPart One Audio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tc7Ykrzv2ejhjvm0co3LU?si=4dcd3ff6bd494cdbConnect With Jodi (Quanti Mama):Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quantimama/Website: https://quantimama.comPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/@quantimama6644Birth Resources: https://quantimama.com/product-category/birth-resources/Connect With Me (Nathan Francis Coach/Mentor) Substack: https://substack.com/@nathanfrancisFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OSS.Health.MindPersonal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nath.francis69Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nathanfrancis222?_t=8iKxXw8R2ee&_r=1Telegram: https://t.me/nathf94  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanfrancis__/Email me anytime: nathanselfsabotage@gmail.comThe Breaking Free Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fHxmfbFZwyZPIcOrjw3Hf?si=q42PtUR4Qeu8SvUuWDMrpwApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/breaking-free-podcast/id1657951151Youtube: https://youtube.com/@nathanfrancis__?si=df69YA7zK-CUeG8-
Welcome back, Career Unicorns! This week, we are honored to host the incredible Dr. Grace Poon Ghaffari: a motherscholar practitioner, proud daughter of Chinese immigrants, and embodied healer. Grace is an Assistant Professor at San Jose State University, where she focuses on healing and harm among student survivors of sexual and relationship violence, examining how these experiences are intertwined with broader systems of oppression. In this deep and vital conversation, we discuss why the traditional justice system often fails to be a source of healing, the critical importance of naming violence as it truly is (especially anti-Asian women hate), and how to move toward decolonizing our own healing experiences. Grace shares her wisdom on tuning into ancestral knowledge, recognizing the validity of traditional wisdom, and finding sustainable ways to resist the exhausting cycles of systemic harm and microaggressions. Key Takeaways: The Healing Gap: Why victims often don't find the justice system to be a source of healing, and the importance of acknowledging harm. Revictimization: The harmful experience of unhelpful police and the dismissal of non-stereotypical victims of violence. The Fight To Name Harm: Connecting the Atlanta spa shootings, anti-Asian women hate, and the necessity of uplifting marginalized narratives that are often wildly dismissed Internalized Dismissal: How Asian women's experiences of violence are often minimized ("that just happens to Asian women"), and the role of purity culture in the Asian cultural context. Decolonizing Healing: Recognizing the positives of Western medicine alongside the profound knowledge and wisdom of our ancestors, and how our relationship to the body and land are part of the healing ecosystem. Ancestors As Researchers: Tuning into your own lineage and recognizing that your parents and community have been doing research all along, even if it wasn't recognized by traditional science. The Tiring Nature of Resistance: The layers of trauma, microaggressions, and the importance of finding ways to be sustainable and be in the resistance for the long haul. Connect with us: Learn more about our guest, Dr. Grace Poon on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gpoonghaffari/. Follow our host, Samorn Selim, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn's book, Career Unicorns™ 90-Day 5-Minute Gratitude Journal: An Easy & Proven Way To Cultivate Mindfulness, Beat Burnout & Find Career Joy, at https://tinyurl.com/49xdxrz8. Ready for a career change? Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.
What if menopause could be an opportunity for empowerment and reclaiming your identity? In this episode of Every Soul Has a Story, host Dara Levan speaks with Lauren Tetenbaum, a licensed social worker and author of Millennial Menopause. They dive into the often-overlooked symptoms of perimenopause that can start as early as one's late thirties, the critical importance of setting loving but firm boundaries, and how to shift your mindset to navigate this life transition with confidence. Listen in for expert insights on women's mental health, practical advice for advocating for your well-being, and how to build a supportive network. Discover why knowing more about menopause is essential for every millennial woman and those who care about them.0:00 - Intro1:09 - Lauren's Miami and Cuban Roots2:18 - The Origin of Millennial Menopause3:41 - The Pivotal Book Idea4:56 - Collaborating with Health Experts6:21 - Menopause as a Liberating Phase7:50 - Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy9:09 - Body Image and Eating Issues11:36 - Lauren's Self-Care Practices13:39 - Setting Boundaries at Work16:43 - How to Set Loving Boundaries19:52 - Handling Boundary Pushback22:22 - Lessons for Your Younger Self25:23 - Where to Find Lauren's Book26:03 - OutroRESOURCESMillennial Menopause BookLauren's WebsiteDara Levan's WebsiteDara Levan's Instagram (Handled mentioned as "Follow me on Instagram at Dara Levan")
In this vibrant episode of BG Ideas, Arigon Starr, award-winning Kickapoo artist and performer, joins us for a powerful conversation on Native storytelling as an avenue of resistance and healing through music, theatre, and comics. In our conversion, Arigon conveys the importance of using art to illuminate, respond to, and challenge injustices, emphasizing the transformational effect of balancing humor with emotion. Implementing Native American traditions of storytelling in tandem with contemporary forms of expression, such as comics, she reframes dominant narratives about what it means to be indigenous and reclaims joy. Through music and performance, Arigon connects with diverse audiences using art as a pathway to process historical trauma without being consumed by it. Would you like to know more about Arigon Starr? You can check out her website https://arigonstarr.com/ and also follow her on Instagram @arigonstarr.A transcript for this episode can be found here.
In this episode, we sit with Vinay Jobanputra, the founder of Bollyqueer, London's first fully gender non-conforming Bollywood dance company. They discuss the origins of Bollyqueer, the intention behind creating inclusive dance spaces, and the balance between loving Bollywood films and holding the industry accountable. Vinay reflects on his early experiences with dance, navigating gender norms, and the small, thoughtful decisions that shape every Bollyqueer dance class. This conversation explores what it means to build community, make room for self-expression, and create spaces where everyone feels welcome to move, express and be, exactly in the way they want to.(00:00) Introduction(00:55) What is Bollyqueer?(02:57) How to be more inclusive as an attendee of dance classes?(04:55) Should inclusivity of all genders be the norm across all dance classes?(07:10) Dismantling gender norms in Bollywood(09:15) I do love Bollywood but you have to hold it to account(11:59) The evolution of the students of Bollyqueer(15:30) Vinay's childhood experiences as a dancer(19:10) Finally feeling empowered with dance in lockdown(21:55) Dismantling the gender binary in Bollywood companies(22:45) The realisation that 'Maybe I should teach?'(24:12) How to not stereotype based on gender in dance class(28:58) Taking Bollyqueer international(31:08) In India there was a lack of queer sober spaces(38:05) Queer joy, community and letting mistakes happen(40:45) Is Bollyqueer performing on stage going to affect self expression?Find Vinay and Bollyqueer on: Bollyqueer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bollyqueer/Vinay's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinayjobanputraa/Follow BGS on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngamestrong/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@browngamestrong/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KRk9vQUP0Rqh9GDMkr4RHApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brown-game-strong/id1482564133To be the first to get updates on new episodes, please do give us a subscribe or follow!
When was the last time you stood in awe of God? In this episode, Shelby is joined by author Alicia Hamilton to talk about her new devotional, Wonder: Rediscovering Our Awe of God and Reclaiming a Childlike Faith. Together, they discuss what it means to approach God with a heart full of wonder in the midst of ordinary life. This conversation encourages listeners to slow down, look up, and remember the majesty of the God who created and sustains all things. Connect with Alicia: Website | Instagram | Wonder Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter! Connect with us: The Daily Grace Co. | Facebook | Instagram | Daily Grace Blog | The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God's Word, the only authority on truth.
Dr. Thema and Dené Logan discuss the social pressures to conform and the negative effects of self erasure on individuals and relationships. Dene shares her incredible journey of reclaiming and her sense of self and the ripple effect this process had on her understanding of genuine intimacy. Dené Logan is a Relationship Coach and Therapist, a group facilitator, and an author based in Los Angeles. In addition to working with clients in private practice, she is a mindfulness coach, a yoga teacher, and specializes in supporting others in showing up more authentically in all of their relationships - including (and perhaps most importantly) in the relationship with themselves. Dené utilizes her background in depth psychology to infuse archetypes, ritual, and metaphysics into the exploration of how each of us can reclaim the aspects of our authentic selves that we've been culturally conditioned to turn away from in an attempt to maintain attachments. Her first book, Sovereign Love: A Guide to Healing Relationships by Reclaiming the Masculine and Feminine Within, is available now. You can connect with Dené further at denelogan.com or on IG: @dene.logan Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe and share. Music by Joy Jones.
If you think reclaiming your power and the holiday season don't go hand in hand, listen to this episode. Each holiday season seems to bring unattainable expectations, the pressure to conform, and the feeling that one's life and plans are all under someone else's control. We're sharing an exercise we practice to have the holiday season we want to have.
In this profound episode, Meghan Farner and McKenna Woolley explore sacred sexuality—how pleasure, creativity, and divine connection are intertwined. They discuss healing sexual shame, restoring feminine energy, and finding God through embodiment, love, and conscious partnership.
How God Heals Trauma and Turns Pain Into Purpose | Rev. Jocelyn TalksAre you hiding your pain, feeling ashamed, or unsure how God can use your story? In this episode of Rev. Jocelyn Talks, I share how I overcame domestic violence, shame, and emotional pain — and how God can use YOUR story to heal, inspire, and empower others.Learn practical steps for Christian trauma healing, how to face your pain without running, and how to re-author your story so it becomes a testimony of God's grace.Whether you've experienced abuse, loss, divorce, or failure, this episode will help you:✅ Confront and process your pain✅ Understand God's role in your healing✅ Use your story to empower others and answer your callDon't miss this message, it could change your life and the life of someone else.
#126: On today's episode, founder of Indie Lee Skincare, Indie Lee, jumps on the podcast to share her story. She get's into how a tumor not only forced her to take the wheel of her life, but inspired her to start a skincare beauty line. The girls get into:what it looks like to take the steering wheel of our lifewhat it looks like to pursue inner healingthe reality of the healing journeywhat it takes to reject past patterns, and step into our authentic desireswhat it looks like to reject people's limiting beliefshow Indie chose new life over deathwhat it looks like to build a company rooted in missionhow to let go of control and people pleasinghow we can embody positivity and cultivate a positive outlook on lifeways we can step into our powerthe importance of understanding the ingredients in our skincarethe birth of Indie Lee & MORE!CONNECT BELOW:follow Indie Lee herefollow Indie Lee Skincare hereshop Indie Lee hereCONNECT with HAN:follow Han herefollow HOW I SEE IT hereshop the podcast merch herework with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.com
Resentment can feel heavy - like carrying around invisible baggage that weighs you down, day after day. Maybe it's anger towards an ex, frustration with family, or disappointment about how life turned out. Whatever form it takes, resentment steals your energy and blocks your joy. In this episode, we're unpacking what resentment really is, why it lingers, and how to begin releasing it - gently and intentionally. I'll guide you through a simple self-assessment to recognise where resentment might be showing up in your body, mind, or relationships, and share practical tools to help you move from frustration to freedom. Links mentioned in the episode: I've created a free Letting Go of Resentment & Reclaiming Joy Guide - your gentle companion to help you work through old hurts and begin healing. Download your guide HERE and take your first step towards emotional freedom. Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program. Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE. Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum. Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE. To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too. Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Join host Charna Cassell for a raw and eye opening conversation with Margaret Bronson, founder of Deconstruction Doulas. Margaret grew up inside a high control Christian cult and survived domestic violence, child abuse, excommunication, and the long psychological fallout of authoritarian religion. Now she guides others through the same dismantling of belief systems that once owned them. In this episode, Margaret unpacks how she and her husband developed somatic practices to help survivors heal the trauma stored in the body after years of purity culture, spiritual coercion, and obedience enforced through shame and fear. She breaks down what truly happens inside high control religious communities and why so many people leaving them feel like they're stepping out of a parallel universe. This conversation also dives into the political reality many of us are waking up to. Margaret explains how the same ideology that shaped her childhood is now embedded in Project 2025, Christian Reconstructionism, and the growing Trad Wife movement. She outlines the playbook of modern theocrats and shows how personal trauma and national policy are intertwined when religion is weaponized. If you're feeling a visceral reaction to Project 2025, this episode will help you understand why. Margaret offers grounding tools, embodied healing practices, and a clear-eyed look at what we're facing as the country edges closer to an openly theocratic agenda. Tune in for a fierce, validating, and deeply necessary conversation for anyone untangling from religious trauma or trying to make sense of this political moment. Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction and Content Warning 01:20 Meet Margaret Bronson: A Journey of Healing 03:17 Life in a Cult: Margaret's Early Years 04:03 Excommunication and Its Aftermath 06:07 Deconstruction Doulas: Birth of a Support System 06:30 Parental Vulnerability and Cult Recruitment 08:24 The Impact of Cult Ideology 13:43 Breaking Free: Personal and Collective Healing 18:02 Somatic Practices and Reclaiming the Body 19:31 Navigating Sexual Trauma and Rediscovery 25:42 Resources and Support for Survivors 26:35 Generational Trauma and Abuse 27:55 Challenges in Seeking Help 29:49 The Trad Wife Movement 33:17 Christian Reconstructionism and Theocracy 39:21 Embodied Freedom and Healing 46:25 Practical Exercises for Grounding 49:09 Conclusion and Resources
Turn online alignment into an offline community — join us at TheWayFwrd.com to connect with like-minded people near you. Have you ever wondered if your phone is quietly rewiring your brain? In this episode, I sit down with Tristan Scott, an electrical engineer turned health researcher who's helping build healthier technology at Daylight Computer. He bridges two worlds that rarely meet: the precision of electrical engineering and the intuition of human biology. And what he's discovered is that our digital tools might be draining more than just our attention. We explore why grounding and sunlight matter more than most people realize, what really happens when EMFs meet the body's own electrical system, and why "energy efficiency" might be costing us our health. Tristan is designing tech that respects human circadian biology instead of hijacking it at Daylight Computer. Because our bodies are already electrical systems, the question is whether we're working with that power or against it. You'll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [00:10:56] The surprising link between Bitcoin, health, and personal sovereignty [00:23:04] Why grounding into your power outlet may be harming you more than helping [00:45:20] The shocking truth about electromagnetic "mind control" experiments [01:03:43] How energy-efficient design quietly removed healing infrared light from our lives [01:09:52] Why working outdoors can literally recharge your biology [01:11:43] The hidden power of cold exposure and mitochondrial uncoupling [01:13:38] Why modern environments are breaking down the body's fourth phase water [01:48:41] When sensitivity returns, your body finally knows what's real [01:55:13] The real reason children lose themselves to screens, and how to fix it Resources Mentioned: Bitcoin and Beef by Tristan Scott | Book or AudiobookThe Way Forward episode on Tuning the Zodiac & Balancing Through Sound featuring Eileen McKusick | Listen NowThe Way Forward episode on The 4th Phase of Water: The Blueprint for Biological Energy with Dr. Gerald Pollack | Listen NowThe Invisible Rainbow by Arthur Firstenberg | Book or AudiobookDanny Hamilton's SunSense | WebsiteCross Currents by Robert Becker | BookThe Body Electric by Robert Becker & Gary Selden | BookThe Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt | Book or AudiobookPollock's Paper on Oxygen is an Electron Donor | TelegramThe Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge M.D. | Book or AudiobookJoe Rogan Experience #1235 - Ben Greenfield | Spotify or AppleThe Creature from Jekyll Island by G. Edward Griffin | BookDecentralized Radio Podcast with Tristan Scott and Ryan Brown | Spotify or AppleAires Tech – EMF Protection Devices | WebsiteBio Geometry | Website Visit daylightcomputer.com and use the Code TWF50 for $50 Off. Become a Member of TWF, receive $75 off. Find more from Tristan: Daylight Computer | Website Daylight Computer | InstagramDaylight Computer Kids | WebsiteDaylight Computer Kids | InstagramTristan Scott | XTristan Scott | InstagramTristan Scott | Substack Find more from Alec: Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | Instagram The Way Forward is Sponsored By: RMDY Academy & Collective: Homeopathy Made Accessible High-quality remedies and training to support natural healing. Enroll here Explore here New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground Up Experience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Visit www.NewBiologyClinic.com and use code TheWayForward for $50 off activation. The Way Forward members get the $150 fee waived
In a world obsessed with artificial intelligence, what if the future of work actually belongs to authentic intelligence? In this episode, Amy Lynn Durham sits down with Brian Gorman, author of Leading Into the Age of Wisdom: Reimagining the Future of Work, to explore how leaders can reclaim humanity at the heart of business. Together, they unpack three essential shifts:
Send Jay comments via textWhen the house gets quiet, your nervous system often gets loud. For many, the departure of children triggers deep questions about marriage, identity, and personal desire—questions long shelved but now impossible to ignore. In this heartfelt episode, author and somatic relationship coach Laurie James shares her journey through caregiving, betrayal, and loneliness, and how she found her way back to breath, presence, and choice.We explore how your body and nervous system work—covering the parasympathetic, sympathetic, and dorsal vagal states—and why understanding these is critical for making clear, courageous decisions. Whether facing betrayal, burnout, the empty nest or all three—this episode offers a compassionate, trauma-informed guide with simple, immediate practices to regulate your nervous system, build vulnerability, and choose your next chapter with intention.Highlights & Key Takeaways:The collision of caregiving stress and marital betrayal often amplifies overwhelm.Choosing to leave isn't giving up—it's reclaiming your right to breathe again.Panic, overload, and emotional buildup are stored in the body; releasing them requires somatic safety practices.Building vulnerability and repairing relationships are skills you can relearn, deepening your courage.Laurie James BioA mother, divorcée, recovering caregiver, author, and somatic relationship coach Laurie's journey has been marked by personal growth, healing, and self-discovery, as she transformed her life through therapy, yoga, and somatic practices. Her memoir, Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go, chronicles her path to embracing change and finding happiness beyond societal expectations. Now, she dedicates herself to guiding others in creating authentic, purpose-driven lives by integrating mind-body techniques and coaching. When not working with clients or writing, she loves skiing, sailing, hiking, and walking her husky, Lu, in Los Angeles.Find Laurie Online: Instagram, Website, Nervous System Regulation Starter KitSupport the showBECOME A VIP SUBSCRIBER (Join Today!) Bonus Content for Subscribers Only Episode Shoutouts Thank You Emails Private Meet & Greets via Zoom + More ENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify and many more. Review us on Love the Podcast, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify -- reviews and ratings help others find us and we'd appreciate your support greatly. LOVE THE SHOW?Get THIS EMPTY NEST LIFE swagCONNECT WITH JAYEmail, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok
Send us a textIn this episode, we explore Chapter 5 (“Home”) from Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane. Brian and Linda discuss how leaders can create a sense of “home” in the workplace—a space of belonging, safety, and shared growth.They unpack what happens when a transformed individual re-enters their team, why that can create tension, and how leaders can respond with empathy and openness. Topics include:Reclaiming the word home for organizational lifeCreating psychological safety and emotional trustUnderstanding when it's time to “move neighborhoods”Inviting transformation through storytelling
JOIN THE 7 DAY RESET - ▶️ www.therebuiltman.com/7dayreset In today's episode of The Rebuilt Man, Coach Frank exposes one of the biggest lies men have been sold: Porn addiction isn't driven by sexual desire — it's driven by emotional survival. We break down 12 hidden reasons men run to porn that have NOTHING to do with sex, including how cultural programming conditioned men to measure their masculinity by their libido and why this false identity keeps millions trapped in cycles of shame, isolation, and self-sabotage. If you've ever wondered "Why am I still going back to porn even though I don't want it?" — this episode will finally make the answer clear. Expect to Learn Why most men use porn as stress relief — not sexual arousal How emotional pain, insecurity, and overwhelm fuel compulsive behavior How society programs men to equate masculinity with sexual performance Why real intimacy scares men more than sexual fantasy How pornography becomes a counterfeit source of validation and control The connection between identity wounds and relapse cycles The neuroscience behind cue → craving → ritual → shame addiction loops Why freedom has nothing to do with willpower — and everything to do with identity Key Takeaways Men are programmed to equate masculinity with sexual desire The insecurity → performance → validation trap keeps men enslaved Porn reinforces the lie that men must dominate to have value A man's worth is not measured by his libido Reclaiming identity is a sign of strength — not weakness Challenging cultural sexual expectations leads to real confidence and peace Masculinity must be defined by character, purpose, and leadership — not sexual performance Why This Matters This episode sheds light on the truth most men never hear: You're not addicted because you're perverted. You're addicted because you're in pain — and no one taught you how to heal. When a man rebuilds his identity, purpose, nervous system, and brotherhood… porn loses its power. Next Step If you're ready to stop trying harder and start getting free, join the:
This episode dives into the emotional and physical reality of making a true comeback. Our guest shares how high-performing professionals and former athletes often lose touch with the confident, energetic identity they once fully embodied. Whether due to burnout, injury, career shifts, or the weight of everyday responsibilities, that inner athlete can get buried—but never disappears. Through science-driven training, wearable tech, and deeply personalized coaching, he reveals how to rebuild strength, energy, and self-belief from the inside out. If you've ever felt disconnected from your most powerful self or wondered how to regain the confidence you once had, this conversation offers the tools, perspective, and inspiration to rise again. © Light Body Radio-Podcast, 2025. All rights reserved. This podcast features background music by ScottHolmes Music. We have obtained the necessary licenses for the use of this music. Our license was renewed on May 7, 2024, and we have been using ScottHolmes Music since 2017. Unauthorized use or distribution of this podcast, including but not limited to the background music, is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action. For more information or to request permissions, please contact scott@scottholmesmusic.com.
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Doug Hinderer joins guest-host Brooke Taylor to discuss the rise of "gray divorce," why more couples are separating later in life, and how Catholic teaching offers hope and healing. Catherine Rose joins Trending to unpack loveliness and modesty: From volleyball uniforms to co-ed sports, they explore how fashion choices reflect dignity and virtue.
Bjorn Ryan-Gorman, professional snowskater and LGBTQ+ advocate, shares his journey from hiding his sexuality behind aggressive board sports to building a life of authenticity in Portland. Growing up in Montana as a sponsored snow athlete, Ryan-Gorman used snowboarding and skateboarding as outlets for self-hatred and denial, pushing himself to dangerous extremes before hearing a podcast that changed everything. He reveals the complex reactions from family—his mom's unexpected resistance, his dad's surprising embrace, and grandparents who rejected him entirely. Ryan-Gorman explores masculine drag within the bear community, the importance of diverse LGBTQ+ representation beyond stereotypes, and the persistent question that haunts him in rural spaces: Am I safe here? This conversation challenges assumptions about what gay men look like, explores how coming out should be celebrated but not sensationalized, and offers insight into the ongoing struggle of navigating safety, identity, and belonging in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3806: Colin Wright challenges the deeply rooted scarcity mindset by exploring how abundance can be redefined through intentional living and self-awareness. By reframing our relationship with limitation, he reveals how we can reclaim control, make more meaningful choices, and find richness in constraints rather than fear. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://exilelifestyle.com/reclaiming-scarcity-mentality Quotes to ponder: "Try not to take anything for granted, be it money or notoriety or relationships." "Consistency of work and income is never a sure thing." "Why wrap your life around things, when they could disappear just as easily as they arrived?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Start Your Transformation Now In this episode of The Jim Fortin Podcast, Jim continues his transformative “Shaman's Tips for an Amazing 2026” series with Part 3, diving into four more timeless lessons from Don Javier and Don Juan. Through their teachings, Jim reveals how much of what we call “reality” is merely a web of illusions—identities, fears, and appearances we've unconsciously created—and how to transcend them. He explores the illusion of identity, the toxicity of overthinking, and why reason and rationality can trap us in limitation. Jim also shares how to shift out of appearances and reclaim your awareness as the creator of your experience. And, in true Don Juan fashion, he closes with a blunt reminder: we don't get what we want in life because we're being ridiculous—stuck in self-doubt and fear. If you're ready to stop being ruled by fear, logic, or other people's expectations, this episode is your invitation to rise above the illusions that keep you small and embrace the truth of who you really are—pure, creative consciousness. What You'll Discover in This Episode: Replacing one illusion with another (02:52) Jim explains why most people simply trade one illusionary identity for another—and how to connect instead to the most empowering truth: that you are infinite intelligence. The toxicity of reason and rationality (12:01) Discover how overthinking, analysis, and constant reasoning can block intuition and spiritual flow—and why true awareness comes from sensing, not thinking. We are slaves to appearances (21:19) Jim reveals how focusing on appearances—money, health, or status—traps you in limitation, and why awareness of your creative power is the only true freedom. You don't get what you want because you're ridiculous (31:20) Learn Don Juan's hard-hitting lesson about “ridiculousness”—the self-talk and beliefs that make you doubt your worth, potential, and power. Reclaiming your divine identity (37:03) Jim summarizes how recognizing yourself as consciousness—the ultimate power in the universe—dissolves fear and transforms how you live, act, and create. Listen, apply, and enjoy! Transformational Takeaway Your reality is built from your attention. When you stop overthinking, stop reacting to appearances, and remember you are infinite intelligence, everything changes. You are not your illusions. You are the creator behind them. Drop the ridiculous stories, trust your higher awareness, and step boldly into 2026 as the conscious, limitless being you truly are. Let's Connect: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn LIKED THE EPISODE? If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people. Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude, Jim
We're thrilled to be welcoming back Brian G. Murphy as a guest to the show!Brian is an organizer, author, and certified relationship coach helping LGBTQ+ and polyamorous people build thriving relationships on their own terms... without shame or "should"s. Brian is also co-founder of QueerTheology.com, a resource hub, podcast, and online community, which explores how queerness and spirituality enrich one another. He has spoken at colleges, congregations, and conferences across the country and his work has been featured in Vice, BuzzFeed, The Huffington Post, The Advocate, Upworthy, and NBC News.Brian is the author of Love Beyond Monogamy, and co-author of Queers The Word and Reading The Bible Through Queer Eyes.Throughout this episode, we'll be chatting with Brian about spirituality, rituals, and sacred texts, all through a queer and polyamorous lens. Find Brian on Instagram, YouTube, and Threads @thisisbgm and be sure to check out Queer Theology and his books, all of which can be found at queertheology.com.Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.com/join. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community.Quality lube is essential for good sexual experiences. Try our absolute favorite, Uberlube and get 10% off plus free shipping with promo code MULTIAMORY,Get 10% off sexual health supplements at vb.health with promo code MULTI.Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Follow us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices