Podcasts about reclaiming

Did they make you feel guilty for taking time for yourself? In this episode of the Covert Narcissism Podcast, Renee Swanson reads through real responses from her Covert Narcissism Group — the private Facebook community she started in 2018 — after asking members one question: what do you do now, just because you enjoy it? From napping and puzzles to solo walks, quiet mornings, and leaving the dishes in the sink, this episode explores how survivors of covert narcissistic abuse are reclaiming the small joys that were once used against them. Renee breaks down why covert narcissists sabotage self-care and autonomy, why "he doesn't say anything" can still be a form of control, and the real difference between healthy guilt and toxic guilt — and how to finally tell toxic guilt to take a hike. If you've ever felt guilty for taking a bath, going to a yoga class, or just sitting still and doing nothing, this episode is for you. Learn how to recognize toxic guilt, reclaim your right to rest, and start rebuilding the autonomy that covert narcissistic relationships take away. Looking for support? Join Renee's free, closed Facebook group, Covert Narcissism Group, to connect with others healing from narcissistic abuse. Ready for the next step? Learn more about Renee's coaching program at www.covertnarcissism.com. The information provided by Renee Swanson, Covert Narcissism Podcast, and CNG Life Coaching is for educational purposes only and is not to be used for diagnosis purposes and not intended to be a substitute for clinical care. Please consult a health care provider for guidance specific to your case. This material discusses narcissism in general. Renee shares stories from her personal experiences as well as from those she has talked with for several years. Her material does not claim that any specific person has narcissism and should not be used to refer to any specific person as having narcissism. Permission is not granted to link to or repost this material to support an allegation or support a claim that any specific person is a narcissist. That would be an unauthorized misuse of the material and information provided. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joined by former Muslim, Oxford PhD recipient, and university founder, Dr. Jacob Imam, today we passionately discuss why the contempt for working with your hands is not just modern, but pagan. We explore how the current education system leaves men in a world that cannot tell them who they are or what they are for. We also get into how the idea that Catholicism has “gone soft” is a false rhetoric and how Islam offers a false sense of strength.   From Andrew Tate, to converting from Islam, to what our young men need to be successful as a person in 2026, Jacob provides us with fuel and direction.   The College of St. Jospeh the Worker: https://www.collegeofstjoseph.com/  Help the College reclaim the Masonic Temple: https://www.collegeofstjoseph.com/reclaim  0:00 The Crisis of Modern Manhood 1:39 A Journey from Jerusalem to Oxford 3:43 Roots in the Holy Land 7:00 The Legacy of Clerical History 10:41 Finding the Face of Christ 16:05 The Allure of Modern Islam 31:55 Reclaiming the Dignity of Work 1:02:15 Building a New Future 

The business wasn't missing ambition. It was missing the structure to sustain it. What happens when a rapidly growing business starts demanding more from its founder than one person can give? In this case study, Dr. Jesse Jacobs of Freeform Chiropractic shares how he transformed a fast-growing franchise organization from founder-dependent momentum into a scalable enterprise built on accountability, structure, and leadership. As Free Form Chiropractic expanded from seven locations to a growing multi-unit organization, Jesse discovered that the next stage of growth required more than vision. It demanded operational discipline, clear systems, and a business that could thrive without depending on him to save the day. The result wasn't just a stronger company. It gave him more freedom with his family, greater confidence as a CEO, and a clearer path toward the future he set out to build. In This Case Study You Will: Follow how Free Form Chiropractic evolved from founder-driven growth to a business built for long-term scale. Discover why accountability and organizational clarity became the missing pieces behind rapid expansion. Hear what changed when Jesse stopped white-knighting every challenge and stepped fully into the CEO role. Explore how leadership systems created greater freedom both inside the business and at home. Take away the framework that helped transform growth into durability and optionality. Episode Highlights 01:33 – A fast-growing franchise looked successful on paper, but behind the scenes the founder was carrying far more than the business could sustainably demand. 02:56 – The realization wasn't knowing exactly what needed to change. It was recognizing that growth had exposed problems that couldn't be solved alone. 03:56 – Personal vision became the foundation for business vision, creating clarity that reached far beyond opening more locations. 05:48 – Looking beyond the bank account and into meaningful business metrics transformed how every location was measured and improved. 07:12 – Standards stopped drifting once accountability and clear ownership became part of the organization's operating rhythm. 08:55 – Building a world-class team started with a simple commitment: only world-class people would shape the future of the company. 12:06 – The pursuit of freedom gave way to something even more valuable: building a business durable enough to create lasting optionality. 17:20 – Growth wasn't measured only by opening more locations but by creating businesses that could thrive without depending on the founder. 20:58 – Reclaiming intentional time with family became one of the clearest signs that the business was finally serving the life it was meant to support. 24:30 – The greatest breakthroughs didn't come from having all the answers, but from surrounding the business with people who understood the journey. 28:12 - Technology should make running a chiropractic practice easier, not more complicated. Dr. Bobby sits down with Sam Ogutucu from Success Partner Medic Cloud to explore how specialized IT support and in-house digital X-ray solutions help practices improve efficiency, enhance the patient experience, protect retention, and create stronger long-term profitability. Resources Mentioned Learn more about the TRP Remarkable Practice Immersion Oct 1 - 3, 2026 in National Harbor, MD and Nov 13 - 14, 2026 in Adelaide, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/   To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit: http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo For more information about Medic Cloud please visit: https://mediccloud.com.au/ Book a Strategy Session with Dr. Pete - https://go.oncehub.com/PodcastPC Prefer to watch? Catch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRemarkablePractice1 To listen to more episodes, visit https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast or follow on your favorite podcast app.

Summary:AI, constant distractions, and busy schedules can make it harder to stay truly present. Aaron and Terryn sit down with Mark Ostach to discuss connection, focus, communication, and how leaders can be more intentional in work and life. A big shout-out to Mark Ostach for joining us on this episode! Mark's new book, The Gift of Connection: Reclaiming Presence in the Age of AI and Distraction, is coming soon. If today's conversation resonated with you, be sure to keep an eye out for the book and follow Mark for more insights on connection, focus, and intentional leadership. Minute-by-Minute: 00:13 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:50 Exploring Vulnerability and Gratitude 05:13 The Journey of Writing a Book 08:37 Balancing Technology and Mental Health 11:04 Advice for Busy Entrepreneurs 13:49 Navigating Visionary and Integrator Dynamics 16:30 Conclusion and Resources

We know there's a danger of handing our agency over to amentor, teacher, authority figure, practitioner, guide. And if you're the one in the room holding space, nobody taught you how to avoid creating that dynamic with your clients or students either. This is a cultural problem, not a personal failing. In this episode, Jayne unpacks the three confusions - Power versus Control, Validation versus Permission, and Guidance versus Dependency - so you can learn from someone (or mentor someone) without perpetuating the exact hierarchy you came to spiritual work to escape.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE, YOU WILLDISCOVER:● Power is not the problem - control masquerading as the guidance is. True power expands someone else's agency and doesn't require hierarchy, dominance, or certainty. When we're connected to something greater than ourself,we can be deeply powerful while allowing complete agency in others. Control, by contrast, needs us to doubt ourselves so it can maintain its position.● Validation of direct experience is not the same as seekingexternal permission. When a teacher names what you're already perceiving (like Sarah's story of energetic bleed), they're helping you stop gaslighting yourself - not giving you permission to trust. One keeps you rooted in your owntruth - the other keeps you dependent on hierarchy and authority positioned above you.● Healthy guidance leaves us more capable of navigatingwithout that person, not less. Genuine mentorship expands our capacity to trust yourself, offers unrestrictive frameworks so we understand what we're experiencing, and asks questions that help us find your own answers. When asystem needs us to keep coming back - always one level below “mastery”, always questioning what you sense - that's covert dependency, not guidance.● The spiritual industry has a massive financial stake inkeeping us dependent on courses, certifications, and hierarchical levels. Once we believe we already have access to what we need to know and trust our own connection to Spirit, the entire gatekeeping structure collapses. Reclaiming ourpower means learning from someone without outsourcing our direct, unmediated spiritual connection to them.And while you're here, I'd love to connect on ⁠Tiktok⁠& ⁠Instagram⁠ @reikiredefined.Also, make sure to tag me in your stories @reikiredefined.Live lead & serve from the power of your own truth -Spirit-led Reiki Pathway: ⁠https://www.reikiredefined.com/spirit-led-reiki-pathway/⁠Stop absorbing your clients' energy: ⁠https://www.reikiredefined.com/stop-absorbing-your-clients-energy/⁠No cost non guru community with no hierarchy or allknowing behaviour: ⁠https://www.reikiredefined.com/free-community/⁠No cost 3 part workshop for energy workers: ⁠https://www.reikiredefined.com/lifting-the-veil-on-reiki/⁠Essays on power, ethics & authority: UNDILUTED(a weekly round up that encourages us to question what we've inherited, trustour direct experience, and remain curious about what we know to be true): ⁠https://reiki-redefined.kit.com/6629991732⁠

Host Zach Gurick welcomes transformational leader Masati to explore how human potential longevity breaks down when people repeat past generational mistakes. Most individuals live far below their true capacity because they revolve through old patterns instead of evolving toward optimal healthspan. After surviving three separate near death experiences, Masati gained extraordinary insights into how the human spirit creates physical reality. He explains how spatial referencing helps you reset your nervous system, release emotional baggage, and access natural intelligence. Discover practical steps to shift out of autopilot mode so you can build vibrant physical vitality and spiritual clarity.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests' opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/

Why are the Christians who profess right doctrine about God often the most opposed to social justice in his name? That contradiction is at the heart of Charlie Dates' new book. He talks with Skye about how separating justice and righteousness is damaging both white evangelicalism and young black activists. Also this week: Reflections on the wisdom of Dolly Parton, why religious tolerance isn't enough to heal America's divisions, and the difficulty of being an introvert within evangelicalism.   Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://holypost.substack.com/p/728db798-3a84-4359-9d16-b6c8429205b1 0:00 - Show Starts 0:44 - Theme Song 1:23 - Sponsor - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off your first month! 2:21 - Sponsor - The Esau McCaulley Podcast -  https://pod.link/1770229436 3:43 - Dolly Parton's Legacy 27:07 -  Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 28:12 - Sponsor - Tyndale - The Life Application Study Bible is here to give you resources to help you understand why scripture matters and how it applies today! Check it out now at: https://www.tyndale.com/sites/lasb/?utm_campaign=Bibles%20-%20NLT%20Life%20Applicati[…]ource=Holy%20Post%20Podcast&utm_medium=Microsite%20Nov%202025 29:30 - When do We Become the Person We Ought to Be? 43:06 - Covenantal Pluralism 52:38 - Interview 1:02:57 - White Evangelical Blindness 1:09:17 - MLK50 1:15:00 - Waning Interest in Justice 1:22:00 - Fearing God vs. People 1:28:22 - End Credits Links Mentioned in News Segment: Morality, reflection, and age: https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/when-do-we-become-the-person-we-ought   Covenantal Pluralism: The Geopolitics of Interfaith Religious Freedom by Iqbal Akhtar: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-31479-6   Other Resources: What Hath Justice to Do with Righteousness?: Reclaiming the Intersection of Protest and Prayer by Charlie Dates: https://amzn.to/4zPhVym   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.  

Writer, Producer and "Patient Zero of Online Harassment," Monica Lewinsky joins her friend Kelly to discuss her decision to reclaim her narrative, enduring the scandal, and how she's helped to change the cultural conversation about bullying. Monica talks about her dating life, if she'll write a memoir, and her new show THE TWISTED TALE OF AMANDA KNOX. Be sure to check out her podcast RECLAIMING with Monica Lewinsky. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Defeating thoughts have a way of quietly backing us into a corner. Resistance at every turn, mundane tasks that start to feel monumental, weariness that settles in before the day has really begun — and underneath it all, the enemy doing what he does best: creating doubt and fear. It started in the Garden of Eden with a single question: "Did God really say?" That one doubt-filled sentence cost Eve everything, and the pattern has continued ever since. In our work, our relationships, our health, and our faith, Satan works persistently to keep us living from a place of defeat rather than from the victory that already belongs to us. But First Corinthians 15:57 declares something that changes the entire frame: God gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Not someday. Not eventually. Today. The victory is already given, already secured, already ours in Christ. Living from victory rather than toward it is one of the most significant mindset shifts available to a believer. Every doubt, every defeating thought, every whisper of inadequacy has to bow at Jesus' feet — because the enemy has no ground in a life that belongs entirely to Him. Psalm 21 describes God greeting David with rich blessings, granting unending favor, and ensuring that through His unfailing love, David would not be shaken. That same greeting belongs to every child of God today. When a whisper of defeat comes, the response is not a desperate hope that victory might arrive. It is a declaration of what is already true: I am victorious in Christ Jesus. Today's Bible Verse "But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."— 1 Corinthians 15:57, NIV Ponder Today The victory is already given — we live from it, not toward it. First Corinthians 15:57 does not say God will give us victory someday. It says He gives it. Present tense. The finish line is behind us, not ahead of us, because of what Christ accomplished. The enemy's primary weapon is doubt. "Did God really say?" is still his opening move. Recognizing the source of defeating thoughts — and responding with God's truth rather than engaging the question — is one of the most powerful forms of spiritual resistance available. Every inch of your life belongs to Jesus — the enemy has no ground there. When defeat feels like the dominant reality, it is a lie operating on territory it does not own. Reclaiming that territory begins with declaring what is actually true. God greets you with rich blessings and unfailing love. Psalm 21 describes the posture God takes toward those who trust in Him — not reluctant assistance, but generous, joyful blessing. That is the God you are bringing your defeating thoughts to. Let "I am victorious in Christ Jesus" become an anthem, not a last resort. Speaking truth out loud in the face of doubt and fear is not a performance of confidence we do not feel. It is faith declaring what is real before feelings catch up to it. A Prayer for You Today Heavenly Father, I admit that I have believed the enemy's lies for far too long. Please forgive me and help me step into the victory You have already claimed on my behalf. I am Yours, Lord, and I choose to live my life from the finish line of Your mercy and grace. When defeating thoughts come, help me see exactly where they are coming from and declare Your truth with boldness and belief. Your Word tells me I am blessed with unending blessings, and I stand on that truth as a platform of victory today. Thank You for overcoming the evil one. Remind me of this often, so that I too will overcome every doubt he throws my way. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer helped you step out of defeat and into the victory that already belongs to you in Christ, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to keep your mind anchored in the truth of who you are in Jesus every day. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Ginny Yurich sits down with Tamara Neufeld Strijack, co-author of Reclaiming Our Students, for a powerful conversation about what children need to thrive in a world increasingly dominated by screens, schedules, and peer influence. Tamara explains why children are meant to orient around caring adults—and how strong relationships with parents, teachers, and mentors create the safety children need to learn, grow, and become themselves. They explore the essential role of play, nature, movement, and the arts as “emotional playgrounds”—places where frustration, anxiety, and other emotions can safely move through rather than erupt as aggression. Tamara also unpacks the powerful shift from “mad to sad,” explaining why allowing children to experience disappointment and tears is actually part of developing resilience. Plus, Ginny and Tamara discuss “collecting”—the simple practice of intentionally welcoming children back into relationship—and why feeling seen, enjoyed, and cared for can transform homes and classrooms. It's a hopeful, practical conversation about slowing down, reconnecting, and making room for the experiences children were designed to have. Get Tamara's book here! ** A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them out below:  Fora Travel: Become a Fora Advisor today at Foratravel.com/1000hours  My Green Mattress: Visit www.mygreenmattress.com  and save 15% on your order during  their Labor Day Sale. Plus, use code 1000hours for an additional $10 off your cart total when you purchase any mattress. BetterHelp: Visit  www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS  today to get 10% off your first month. Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns IXL Learning - Head to www.ixl.com/1000hours to get an exclusive 20% savings on your membership Whisker - Take care of your cats while taking an additional $50 off bundles with code 1000HOURS when you shop www.whisker.com/1000HOURS  Muzzle Sleep Tape - Go to MuzzleSleep.com and use code 1000HOURS for 10% off.  Zenni Optical- Go to www.zenni.com/podcast  and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order, plus free shipping on all U.S. orders over $65. Active Skin Repair - Don't forget to put this in your first aid kit! Visit ActiveSkinRepair.com and use the code 1000HOURS to save 20% on all Active Skin Repair products. KT by Knix - Go to www.KnixTeen.com , and use code 1000HOURS for 15 percent off. Ka'Chava - Go to https://kachava.com and use code 1000HOURS for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NEW AGE WHISTLEBLOWER: Entities & Claiming Our Sovereignty | Tony Sayers | TSP ArchivesEpisode descriptionTake a trip into the TSP Archives as Rob Kalil welcomes back fan-favorite guest and New Age whistleblower Tony Sayers for a raw, uncompromising discussion about spirituality, entities, energetic manipulation, mind control, and reclaiming personal sovereignty.Tony shares his perspective on the hidden dangers within the New Age movement, including deceptive spiritual teachings, outside energetic influences, technological and metaphysical manipulation, and the importance of developing discernment. How can people recognize spiritual deception? Are some supposedly positive practices giving away our power? What does it really mean to claim sovereignty over our minds, bodies, and energy?Tony Sayers is an activist, writer, vlogger, public speaker, and energy-work practitioner. Since beginning his awakening journey in 2013, he has worked relentlessly to expose corruption, psychological manipulation, mind control, and what he views as hidden metaphysical influences affecting humanity. His work has expanded into spiritual laws, technological manipulation, entity interference, and alternative energy-healing practices.This archived conversation remains just as provocative and relevant today. Tony always brings raw truth—and this episode is no exception.

How much of your life is disappearing into a screen?In this episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, Tobi sits down with Mary Catherine Liscinski, Licensed Professional Counsellor, Certified Life Coach, and a specialist certified to treat Digital Addiction involving smartphones, social media, and video games.With more than 13 years of counselling experience, Mary works with teenagers, adults, and families to help them develop healthier relationships with technology and with one another.Together, we explore why screens can be so difficult to put down, how excessive screen time can affect our mental health, communication, relationships, and everyday presence, and what we can actually do to regain control.Mary shares practical ways to create healthier digital boundaries, including spending more time in nature, prioritising face-to-face connection, practising mindfulness, using timers, and becoming more intentional about when and why we reach for our devices.We also discuss parenting in the digital age, her grandmother's wisdom about slowing down and making life about people rather than things, and how Mary's Christian faith influences her approach to healing, connection, and intentional living.This is not a conversation about rejecting technology.It is an invitation to ask whether technology is serving the life you want to live.In This Episode, We Explore:Mary's journey into counselling and life coachingWhat led her to specialise in Digital AddictionWhy smartphones, social media, and video games can be so difficult to disengage fromWarning signs that screen use may be becoming unhealthyHow excessive screen time can affect mental health and relationshipsThe impact of technology on teenagers and familiesRebuilding face-to-face communicationPractical ways to reduce screen timeCreating healthier technology boundaries at homeWhy nature and mindfulness can help us reconnect with ourselvesLiving intentionally in an increasingly digital worldThe role of Christian faith in Mary's workWhy recovery from unhealthy digital habits is possibleChapters00:00 Introduction to Digital Addiction and Counselling05:26 Mary's Journey into Counselling and Coaching08:55 Understanding Digital Addiction11:16 The Addictive Nature of Screens15:27 Reversing the Damage of Digital Addiction21:09 The Role of a Coach in Reducing Screen Time26:17 Finding Balance in a Screen-Dominated World29:03 Living Intentionally in a Digital Age34:21 Integrating Faith into Digital Wellness39:21 Hope and Encouragement for FamiliesWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IPz5gpQTsdk Connect with Mary Catherine LiscinskiLearn more about Mary's work and her upcoming book on Digital Addiction: https://lifewalkcoaching.com/screen-addiction-book/ If this conversation speaks to you, share it with someone who may need it.Subscribe to Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations for more honest conversations about personal growth, purpose, relationships, healing, spirituality, and becoming more fully who we are meant to be.Continue Your JourneyRead CONFESSIONS: A personal invitation to reflection, healing and honest self-discovery: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/Try Aletheia: Receive calm, personalised biblical wisdom for the questions and decisions shaping your life: https://aletheia.mirrortalkpodcast.comAsk Mirror Talk: Share what is on your heart and receive a thoughtful reflection that may help you see your situation more clearly: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ask-mirror-talk/Support Mirror TalkThank you for being part of the Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations community.Your rating, review and shared recommendation help more people discover the podcast.You can also support our work and outreach by becoming a Mirror Talk Patreon member: http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk

Today, I'm joined by the remarkable Jackie Graves, an English and Creative Writing Professor, Soul Voice Activator, and a beloved member of The Big Talk community.   Jackie spent 20 years helping thousands of students find their voices and transform their lives. Now, she helps visionaries liberate their voices so they can step out and change the world. And her own story of reclaiming her voice is one you won't want to miss.   In this episode, we'll explore: What it truly means to be a light worker, and why you may already be one without knowing it How childhood silence and trauma can shut down your soul gift, and what it takes to reclaim it What soul voice activation is and why connecting your creativity, your power, and your expression may be the most important thing you do as a leader and speaker Jackie's current favorites: Book: Wild by Cheryl Strayed, Speaker: Malcolm X, and Podcast: Erika Alsborn's podcast, "Yes, Please" More from Jackie Graves Her free gift to our community: Activate Your Voice Meditation  Website: www.jackiegraves.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackie.graves.10 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiegraves510/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiegraves510/ Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/jackiegraves  More from Tricia  Claim your spot for my two-day virtual masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk Join me LIVE for my Complimentary Monthly Workshop Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram  Connect with me on Facebook  Connect with me on LinkedIn  Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com 

Are you an overachieving director, VP, or senior AE burning the candle at both ends because you're forcing a cookie-cutter side business that doesn't fit your background?   In this highly strategic solo episode, host Billy Keels breaks down why choosing the wrong side venture model leads to intense overwhelm, wasted energy, and a loss of your most critical asset—your time. Drawing from his 26-year corporate career managing $100M EMEA operations for a legacy German enterprise software titan, Billy shares how he built a side asset engine generating $212,000+ per year in additional revenue. Discover how to analyze your current resources using the high-level "invest or build" framework, calculate your exact optionality number down to the decimal place, and trade the limiting fear of failure for a powerful mindset shift: What if it actually works?  

What if rebuilding your life didn't require grit and willpower, but something as simple as a smile? Host Ria talks with Holly Fair, a Tony Robbins-trained transformation coach and founder of Fire Up Life, about reclaiming identity after childhood abuse, divorce, infertility, and profound loss. Holly lost 150 pounds and wore an actual crown every day for two years as a daily practice in becoming who she wanted to be. This conversation moves past the perfectionism that keeps so many people stuck, and into something gentler: joy as the doorway to lasting change. Holly shares the moment she stood on stage in front of 5,000 people and chose a new identity for herself, and what that choice has meant every day since. About the Guest: Holly Fair is a Tony Robbins trainer, certified life coach, and founder of Fire Up Life. She lost 150 pounds and wore a crown every day for two years as part of reclaiming her identity after surviving childhood abuse, divorce, infertility, and profound loss. She now coaches women through midlife transitions, helping them reconnect with their authentic selves. Key Takeaways: Perfectionism is often the real block to change, not lack of willpower. Give yourself permission to wobble the way you would learning any new skill. Try Holly's "smile through hard things" practice. Smiling doesn't erase a hard moment, but it changes how you move through it. If you're rebuilding your identity, take an honest inventory of what you love about yourself, including the parts you've been told are "too much." Choosing a new identity doesn't require a grand gesture. Small, consistent acts of showing up for yourself compound into real transformation. You don't have to wait until you've healed, lost the weight, or fixed the thing to start treating yourself like the person you're becoming. Start today, with something small. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://fireuplife.com (mention this podcast for a complimentary one-hour strategy session) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenhollyfair/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenHollyFair/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/queenhollyfair/ Episode Chapters: [00:00] Cold Open: What If Change Could Feel Like Joy? (approx.) [00:44] Meet Holly Fair: From Surviving to Reclaiming Her Crown (approx.) [02:38] The Perfectionism Trap Standing Between You and Change (approx.) [04:30] The Smile Practice That Changed How Holly Showed Up (approx.) [08:07] From Childhood Abuse to Center Stage With Tony Robbins (approx.) [15:27] Why Holly Wore an Actual Crown for Two Years (approx.) [20:13] Holly's Advice for Anyone Ready to Reclaim Themselves (approx.)     Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. Healthy Mind By Avik™️is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6500+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

You don't just carry the weight of your past; you choose how to carry it forward. Reclaiming your power starts the moment you reframe "I have to" into "I choose to." This week, host Peter Fenger welcomes Larry Freeborg, a veteran corporate marketing leader at 3M and Medtronic, master transformation coach, and author of the deeply impactful new book, Always At Choice. Following a period of heartbreaking grief and loss early in his life, Larry has spent forty years guiding leaders and individuals through their critical pivot points to find both career success and internal alignment. Now 87, Larry embodies his commitment to lifelong learning, demonstrating that hard circumstances never strip away our ultimate agency. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on moving from survival mode to purposeful living, using Larry's framework to turn trial into strength.   For more information about “Always At Choice” by Larry Freeborg, please visit: https://alwaysatchoice.net For more information about Stepping Through the Gate, please visit: https://steppingthroughthegate.com For more information about Larry Freeborg, please visit: https://alwaysatchoice.net/about Connect with Larry on social media: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freeborglarry/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-freeborg/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Larry-Freeborg-Author/61583952046042/

Stacy Hernandez returns to Shifting Dimensions for a deeper exploration of ancestral healing and what it may look like in a new spiritual paradigm.We discuss moving beyond a trauma-centered relationship with our lineage and beginning to reclaim the gifts, wisdom, and energetic strengths of our ancestors. Stacy also explores dreamtime, spiritual and multidimensional lineages, ancestral communication, energetic sovereignty, reincarnation, and why traditional tools like altars may become less necessary as we learn to trust our own inner connection.We also talk about how ancestral patterns can continue to show up across generations, and how expanding consciousness may eventually change the way we understand healing altogether.Where to find Stacy: https://www.lightbodyacademy.com/ancestral-healingVideo referenced in episode: https://www.thecreationstory.co/Send us Fan MailSupport the showLove the show? Your support helps keep these conversations going. You can treat me to a coffee here:https://buymeacoffee.com/shiftingdimensionsSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr0p1zDPaPLmnmI3AIWhDFQFollow us: TikTok -  @shiftingdimensions444  Instagram -  @shiftingdimensions_podDisclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Shifting Dimensions. The material and information presented here is for general information and entertainment purposes only. 

This week on Yo Quiero Dinero I sat down with Leslie Priscilla, a Parent Coach, founder of Latinx Parenting, and author of the brand-new book CHANCLA: Healing Our Families, Ourselves, and Our Culture. Together we talk about the things that aren't always so easy when it comes Latino parenting: the good, the bad, and la chancla itself. We're getting into intergenerational trauma, why "gentle parenting" content ignores the reality Latina moms actually live in, what reparenting really looks like day to day, and how the money scarcity messaging we grew up with shapes our kids for life. Don't sleep on this one! WE GET INTO:1:13 Latino Parenting & Breaking Cycles2:15 Leslie's Parenting Journey6:58 Parenting with Compassion Under Pressure18:11 Why La Chancla? Reclaiming a Cultural Symbol24:51 Setting Boundaries in Multigenerational Families35:36 Reparenting Yourself44:39 Healing When Parents Won't Take Accountability45:39 Scarcity, Money & Self-Worth49:15 Raising Kids to Question Authority56:46 Building Self-Worth & Emotional Safety1:03:28 A New Vision for Latino Family Healing1:07:22 Where to Find Leslie & the BookKEY TAKEAWAYS: → All behavior (yours and your kid's) is a strategy to meet a need and reframing "bad behavior" this way changes everything.→ Reclaiming la chancla means aiming it at the systems (patriarchy, capitalism, white supremacy, harmful religious dogma) instead of at your kids.→ Reparenting isn't about indulging your inner child; it's a disciplined practice of asking "what would be loving right now?"→ You can't control how your parents or grandparents react to you parenting differently — but you can still do it differently.→ Scarcity language ("we don't have money") shapes a kid's relationship to money and self-worth long into adulthood.→ Respect ≠ obedience. Teaching kids to question authority is a survival skill, not disrespect.CONNECT WITH LESLIE:– Latinx Parenting: https://latinxparenting.org– Buy the book: https://latinxparenting.org/chancla-book/ – Follow Leslie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinxparenting TAKE THE NEXT STEP WITH YO QUIERO DINERO:

It's time to build your family's future on a foundation of true health and freedom. Join us at Future Foundations—because your future generations deserve the best start to the mission that will outlive us… Check it out here. Use code FREEDOM25 for 25% off!    Whether you're looking for tinctures, topicals or teas or a deeper connection to your INNATE healing capacity, Noble Task Homestead is here to serve you. Join the movement. Visit NobleTaskHomestead.com/noblestan today and enjoy a 10% discount on your order.   San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. We can't wait to experience miracles with you!   Welcome to a new episode of the Future Generations podcast! Today's guest is Dr. Brett Jones, a chiropractor, healer, father of two, and advocate for health freedom. After 16 years of clinical practice and 14 years as a business owner, Dr. Jones has dedicated his life to eradicating fear and helping people reclaim their personal sovereignty. In this powerful, deeply personal talk, Dr. Jones shares why true power lives in the center, not in anger or confrontation. He explores how getting caught in the "pendulum of emotion" keeps us burned out and thinking in groups instead of for ourselves, why sympathetic stress shuts down critical thinking, and how sovereignty of mind and body is what makes us human. He performs an original song for his daughter Willow Moon, shares indigenous wisdom about honoring seven generations past and future, and redefines "new normal" as the best future we can imagine. The episode closes with a guided breathwork meditation and a free masterclass offer on breaking away from mental slavery.   Highlights: "Your power is in the center. If I need to convince you, or I need to argue you, or I need to out-anger you, I'm keeping you away from me."   "If you're revved up, moving into sympathetic tone, you're losing the ability for critical thinking. There's a reason they're wanting to keep most people in fear."   "If you don't know your purpose, you don't know why you're here, and if you don't know why you're here, you don't know who you are."   "You know how the world changes? When you start being it."   Timestamps: 00:00 Future Foundations Mission & Health Freedom Intro 02:38 Introducing Dr. Brett Jones 04:39 Your Power Is in the Center 06:10 Caught in the Pendulum of Emotion 09:33 Sovereignty of Mind & Body 13:18 Original Song for Willow Moon 15:15 Indigenous Wisdom: Seven Generations 16:11 A Father's Promise to His Kids 17:44 Redefining "New Normal" 24:38 Guided Breathwork & Visualization Meditation   Resources:   Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!   Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom    Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/  Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc   Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/     About Dr. Brett Jones:   Meet @drbrettjones

Joanna Kujawa, PhD, is a Polish-born author, scholar, and spiritual detective based in Australia. She is the author of The Other Goddess: Mary Magdalene and the Goddesses of Eros and Secret Knowledge, and Alien Goddess: UFOs, AI, and the Goddesses of Ascension. Her website is https://www.joannakujawa.com/ Joanna reveals the divine feminine wisdom, esoteric teachings, and historical and spiritual significance of Mary Magdalene. She shares how goddess wisdom has been suppressed creating an imbalance in humanity, and Mary Magdalene was misrepresented as a prostitute. In fact, she was the closest and most advanced disciple of Jesus, and his life companion. Mary Magdalene, and goddesses across spiritual traditions, offer how men and women can live from a higher level of consciousness with compassion, joy, and delight. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:34 The suppressed divine feminine 00:20:07 Historical significance of Mary Magdalene 00:35:51 Jesus' life companion 00:44:19 Teachings of the divine feminine 00:50:52 Her role in the resurrection of Jesus 01:03:48 The Gospel of Mary Magdalene 01:22:44 Reclaiming divine feminine wisdom 01:28:19 Goddess archetype and/or reincarnation across cultures 01:42:24 Conclusion New Thinking Allowed CoHost, Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist, intuitive healer and coach, and spiritual guide based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Emmy is the founder of the Intuitive Connections and Holistic OT communities. She is the author of Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance With Relationships, Health, and Spirituality. She offers intuitive coaching to help individuals access their inner guidance for clarity, healing, and meaningful decision-making. Her website is https://emmyvadnais.com (Recorded on August 25, 2026) For a short video on How to Get the Most From New Thinking Allowed, go to https://youtu.be/aVbfPFGxv9o Check out our new website for the New Thinking Allowed Foundation at http://www.newthinkingallowed.org. There you will find our incredible, searchable database as well as our new, FREE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE. Also, opportunities to shop and to support our video productions. There, you can also subscribe to our FREE, WEEKLY NEWSLETTER! For a complete, updated list with links to all of our videos, see https://www.newthinkingallowed.com/Listings.html Check out New Thinking Allowed's AI chatbot. You can create a free account at https://ai.servicespace.org When you enter the space, you will see that our chatbot is one of several you can interact with. While it is still a work in progress, it has been trained on 1,600 NTA transcripts. It can provide intelligent answers about the contents of our interviews. It's almost like having a conversation with Jeffrey Mishlove. To buy a high-quality, printed version of the New Thinking Allowed Magazine, go to nta-magazine.magcloud.com. To join the NTA Psi Experience Community on Facebook, see: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1953031791426543 To download and listen to audio versions of the New Thinking Allowed videos, visit our podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-thinking-allowed-audio-podcast/id1435178031 Download and read Jeffrey Mishlove's Grand Prize essay in the Bigelow Institute competition, Beyond the Brain: The Survival of Human Consciousness After Permanent Bodily Death. https://www.bigelowinstitute.org/docs/1st.pdf If you would like to join our team of volunteers, helping to promote the New Thinking Allowed YouTube channel on social media, editing and translating videos, creating short video trailers based on our interviews, helping to upgrade our website, or contributing in other ways (we may not even have thought of), please send an email to friends@newthinkingallowed.com. To order Intuitive Development by Emmy Vadnais, click here: https://amzn.to/35sbLIA. To order Alien Goddess by Joanna Kujawa, go to: https://amzn.to/4xfHTJg To order The Other Goddess: Mary Magdalene and the Goddesses of Eros and Secret Knowledge by Joanna Kujawa, go to https://amzn.to/483vqPl To order New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: Is There Life After Death? click on https://amzn.to/3LzLA7Y To order Russell Targ: Ninety Years of ESP, Remote Viewing, and Timeless Awareness, go to https://amzn.to/4aw2iyr To order UFOs and UAP – Are We Really Alone?, go to https://amzn.to/3Y0VOVh To order a copy of Charles T. Tart: Seventy Years of Exploring Consciousness and Parapsychology, go to https://amzn.to/4oOUJLn

What if the hardest experiences of your life weren't meant to define you—but to lead you back to who you truly are? In this episode of The Lucas Mack Show, I sit down with my longtime friend and spiritual mentor Annie Yatch (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-yatch/) for a deeply personal conversation about truth, healing, love, and what it really means to become free. Annie and I have known each other for nearly twenty years, and our journeys have taken us through transformation, loss, growth, questioning, and ultimately a deeper understanding of ourselves. In this conversation, we explore what happens when we stop looking outside ourselves for permission, validation, and peace—and begin reclaiming the power within. Annie shares her transition from consulting and working primarily with men to creating a community designed to support women in releasing the emotional weight they've carried and reconnecting with their own gifts, wisdom, and genius. We also explore radical gratitude—the challenging idea that even the painful chapters of our lives can become teachers. Not because suffering itself is something we need to celebrate, but because healing can transform our relationship with what happened and allow us to receive love in ways we couldn't before. We talk about: • Releasing emotional baggage and old identities • Why freedom begins internally • Learning to receive love • Radical gratitude for the experiences that shaped us • Moving beyond fear-based narratives • Reclaiming your personal power • Oneness and spiritual alignment • Finding peace without needing the outside world to change • What it means to finally live as your authentic self At the heart of this conversation is a simple truth: You don't have to become someone else to be free. You have to remember who you are. If you're in a season of questioning old beliefs, releasing old versions of yourself, or trying to find your way back to peace, I hope this conversation meets you exactly where you are. Subscribe to The Lucas Mack Show for conversations about truth, healing, freedom, consciousness, relationships, and what it means to live a whole and authentic life. #TheLucasMackShow #AnnieYatch #PersonalFreedom #Healing #SpiritualAwakening #Consciousness #Authenticity #InnerPeace #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery Thank you for listening – if you're struggling to break free and need support – go to my website and www.lucasmack.com. There's you'll find resources like videos and eBooks and information on how to work with me for coaching.

- What's stealing your joy? We'll help you find grace-filled ways to lead a happier life.

Are you offended? Maybe your immediate answer is no. But is there a conversation you keep replaying? A wrong you believe needs to be repaid? A story you keep retelling? Someone whose motives you've already decided you understand? Offense can gain momentum in our minds before we recognize what is happening. And while we cannot control what other people say or do, through Christ we can recognize the mindset temptations that invite us to take up an offense and allow it to take root. In this episode of Monday Mindset Reset, Dr. Denise Pass examines five mindset temptations that can lead us into offense—and how the Gospel gives us a higher way to think about each one. In this episode, you'll discover: Rehearsing the wrong — when our minds continually replay what someone did. Requiring repayment — when we believe our freedom depends on someone finally making things right. Retelling the offense — when we seek an audience to validate our hurt rather than wise counsel that helps us heal. Reading motives — when we move beyond what someone did and assume we know why they did it. Reclaiming the right to retaliate — when hurt convinces us we have the right to make someone pay. The Gospel doesn't ask us to pretend the offense didn't happen. It doesn't call evil good, eliminate appropriate boundaries, or mean reconciliation must always occur. Instead, the Gospel reframes our offenses. Offense says, "Rehearse what they did." The Gospel says, "Remember what Christ has done." Offense says, "They owe me." The Gospel says, "Remember what you have been forgiven." Offense says, "I need everyone to hear my side." The Gospel says, "God knows the whole story." Offense says, "I know why they did it." The Gospel says, "God knows their heart. I don't have to." Offense says, "I have the right to make them pay." The Gospel says, "I can entrust justice to the God who judges justly." Someone else's sin does not have to become an invitation for sin to take root in us. What they did belongs to them. What I do with what they did belongs to me before God.

In this episode of the AdTech Heroes podcast, Jon Wallett chats with the creator behind Digital Chadvertising, the award-winning ad industry meme page.They discuss why "authenticity" has become the industry's buzzword of the moment, how AI-generated content is revealing gaps that were already there, and why community is emerging as the solution.Interested in being a guest? Contact us: adtechheroespodcast.com/contact

Last week, Taelor told us her story for the first time. It was heavy. It was raw. And we promised we wouldn't leave it there.She's back.This week isn't about what happened to her. It's about everything she built after.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters popularize this saying several years ago, "Reclaiming my time" and many Black women echoed that statement as a resounding mantra to protect their time and energy. The current conditions of our nation warrant a reminder to restate this mantra not only in word but also in deed. We do that by practicing the art of saying no and saying yes to ourselves. I encourage Black women to make themselves a priority in their own lives and practice balance. It's difficult due to an innate unction to save and be all things to others, but it's possible and needed for self-preservation and thriving. Let's talk about it. www.talkingwithdrtoy.com

Step into a candid, juicy, and deeply liberating conversation with Karen Bigman, midlife sex and relationship expert, certified sex educator, and menopause coach, on this episode of Intimate Conversations: Dark Night to Divine Light. Karen is the host of Taboo to Truth: Life & Sex After 50, a shame free space for honest conversations about sex, desire, dating, relationships, menopause, and intimacy after 50. Karen shares the unexpected journey that brought her into this work, beginning with a book club moment when a grown woman could not say the word "blowjob." Combined with reconnecting with an old flame, discovering the realities of menopause, and a life changing visit to a sexual medicine practice, that moment sparked a calling she never saw coming. We explore the changes that happen in midlife bodies and relationships, including menopause, perimenopause, hormone therapy, and shifting libido for both women and men. Karen offers a shame free approach centered on communication, body awareness, pleasure over performance, and emotional connection, reminding us that great sex is a full body, full heart experience. The conversation also dives into foreplay as an all day practice, what Karen calls "sex snacks," and the difference between spontaneous and responsive desire. Allana vulnerably shares her own experience of introducing her Yoni to a partner for the first time, opening a deeper conversation about asking to be honored rather than waiting for someone else to know what we need. We also talk about: ● Why your sex span should equal your lifespan ● How men can better support partners through menopause ● Spontaneous versus responsive desire ● Why women have affairs to leave and men have affairs to stay ● Sex snacks and keeping intimacy alive outside the bedroom ● Porn, the death grip, and difficulty reaching orgasm ● Religious shame, guilt, and learning to let go in the body ● Introducing your Yoni to a partner as an act of sacred honoring ● Tantric sex, connection, timing, and trust ● Alternative relationship structures and honest communication ● Why judgment is the enemy of pleasure and curiosity is the cure ● How suppressed sexuality can come out sideways ● Raising sexually healthy children who become open adults This episode is a reminder that pleasure is not a luxury. It is a birthright. Our bodies, at every age and stage, are worthy of attention, tenderness, curiosity, and delight. Karen makes it easier to laugh, exhale, ask the questions we were never taught to ask, and reclaim a vibrant intimate life at any age. ABOUT KAREN BIGMAN Karen Bigman is a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sexuality Educator, menopause coach, intimacy and relationship coach, and host of Taboo to Truth: Life & Sex After 50. After navigating her own midlife transition, divorce, dating, and changing desire, she became passionate about helping people understand the physical, emotional, and hormonal shifts that can affect intimacy after 50. Karen's mission is simple: to help people have great sex for the rest of their lives. Her work combines education, humor, lived experience, and shame free conversations to help people communicate better, understand their changing bodies, and create more connected relationships. CONNECT WITH KAREN Website: www.taboototruth.com Instagram: @taboototruth YouTube: @taboototruthpodcast LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karenbigman Free Resources: www.taboototruth.com/free-resources

God is talking directly to you every single day. But are you getting the messages? Divine Intelligence is constantly communicating through signs from God, synchronicities, intuitive nudges, and powerful moments we often overlook or dismiss. In this episode of Soul Elevation with Kara Goodwin, I share recent, real-life examples of how divine messages show up, and just how easy it is to miss them when we're not tuned in. You'll learn why so many of us miss signs from the universe, how to recognize when God is talking to you, and how to train yourself to better receive divine guidance. If you've been asking how to hear God more clearly or wondering if the universe is speaking to you, this conversation will help you strengthen your connection and trust the messages you're already receiving. This episode is for you if you're on a spiritual awakening journey and want to deepen your ability to receive higher consciousness, energy healing, and cosmic wisdom.

The beginning of a new college year across the United States begs the question of the health of liberal education in America – the ongoing concern that tomorrow's leaders aren't receiving the intellectual grounding and diversity of thought that reflects a free society and whether campus life embodies the principles of a rights-protecting democracy. In his new book Reclaiming Liberal Education, a complication of a decade's worth of columns highlighting various problems plaguing America's elite institutions (racism, stifling free speech, professors promoting progressive agendas), Hoover senior fellow Peter Berkowitz insists all isn't lost: universities are being held accountable for their misdeeds; alternative campuses (the University of Austin) and programs (the University of Florida's Hamilton School) have materialized, and scholars who dare to think differently are in the academic pipeline. As for a reform agenda, Berkowitz insists universities should be open to curriculum reforms and encourage free speech and open debates both on campuses and inside classrooms, but patience will be needed as change won't happen overnight.    

What if financial empowerment isn't only about learning how to invest—but also about uncovering the beliefs that have shaped your relationship with money? In this episode, we talk with investor, tax attorney, writer, and financial educator Diana Richey about the inner and outer work of building wealth. Diana grew up with financial stability and strong lessons about saving and responsibility, but she also absorbed a message familiar to many women: men make the money, while women are cared for financially. That conditioning followed Diana into adulthood. She married young, became a “trailing spouse,” and built a successful legal career around her husband's professional ambitions. As she approached 30, however, the life that looked successful from the outside began to feel increasingly heavy. A simple free-writing exercise helped her acknowledge what she truly wanted: nature, simplicity, freedom, and a life that felt more like her own. Diana shares the painful story of signing a postnuptial agreement that relinquished her rights to the company her husband built during their marriage. After their divorce, the company went public for billions—and Diana was forced to confront not only the financial loss, but also the codependency, people-pleasing, and “good girl” conditioning that influenced her decision. Rather than allowing that loss to define her, Diana used the resources she still had—her legal and financial education, her savings, and her determination—to begin studying the world's most successful investors. Over several years, she developed her own disciplined investment process centered on research, risk awareness, and thoughtful decision-making. Together, we explore how women can become more connected to their money, trust their instincts, and build financial confidence through action. In this conversation: How childhood conditioning shapes women's relationships with money Diana's journey from “trailing spouse” to managing her own investments The role of codependency, people-pleasing, and the “good girl” identity Why financial transformation requires both inner and practical work Investing with greater awareness, integrity, and alignment Building confidence by starting small and learning through experience Trusting your instincts while developing a thoughtful approach to risk How women can use wealth to support their families, communities, and values Links: To be magnetic : https://tobemagnetic.com Join Diana's substack: https://www.dianarichey.com Book by Diana Richey The Loving Truth About Money: A Practical Guide to Creating Financial Peace Other Episodes You Might Like:  Episode 137: Holly Morphew: Health, Wealth, and Building Self Episode 124: Shadow Work Episode 79: Gratitude: Getting Real about How You Feel Episode 76: Women Finding Their Voice  Today's Episode sponsored by: Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/) Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/) Heartland Yoga (https://heartlandyoga.com/) Want to do coaching work with Kate or mind-body psychotherapy with Betsy?  Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/) Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/) Interested in our online Rewilding Course? We taught a 4-week live online rewilding course in July 2026 to 50+ women.  It was an amazingly transformational container that allowed people to engage in 4 things. Understand the call we receive to rewild Unravel the conditioning that has kept us distance from our inner wild or essence Reclaim the parts of self that got splintered away over the years, including our bodies, creativity, intuition, emotions Commit to a rewilded life If you would like to take this course on your own, join anytime.  All the details here: https://dryogamomma.com/keepherwild/ Want to go on retreat? Want to join Betsy in Mexico in February May 20-27, 2027 on retreat?  This beautiful retreat center in the nourishing haven of Playa Chacala on the Pacific Ocean will the home for a week of deep self-care.  Teaching retreat is one of Betsy's favorite jobs as it gives her a chance to move into deeper realms with people over an extended period of time using the tools of yoga, meditation, hypnosis, energy work, and self-inquiry.  People typically observe deep shifts and quantum leaps forward on such retreats.   All the details here! Want to join Betsy in Morocco in October 2027 on retreat?  This small, curated experience in Marrakech will blend introspection and rest using the tools of yoga-psychology with cultural immersion and adventure as we tour markets, traditional Moroccan massage, and take a hot air balloon ride above the desert at sunset.  All the details here! Source

Let's Think About "Reclaiming Your Identity in Midlife and Beyond" With Special Guest Shamayne Olivia Kotfas What if midlife isn't about losing who you were—but finally giving yourself permission to discover who you were always meant to become? On this episode of Mitzi, Let's Think About It, I'm joined by special guest Shamayne Olivia Kotfas for a deeply meaningful conversation about reclaiming your identity in midlife and beyond. As life changes, our identities can change with them. We become parents, partners, caregivers, professionals, leaders, friends, and so many other things—but somewhere along the way, we can lose touch with the person underneath all those roles. What happens when you realize you don't want to simply continue living the identity you've built for everyone else? What if you're ready to rediscover your passions, your confidence, your purpose, your voice, and the parts of yourself you may have put on hold? Together, Shamayne and I explore midlife transformation, self-discovery, personal growth, identity, confidence, purpose, reinvention, and the courage to embrace a new chapter of life. This conversation is an invitation to reflect on who you are today—not who you were twenty years ago, not who others expect you to be, but who you are becoming. If you've ever felt invisible, stuck, disconnected from yourself, or uncertain about what comes next, this episode may remind you that it's never too late to reclaim your story. Because midlife isn't necessarily an ending. It can be an awakening. At Mitzi, Let's Think About It, we believe that if you can think about it, then we can talk about it. Every conversation is an opportunity to connect with the mind and the heart, challenge our perspectives, and leave us with something meaningful to reflect upon. To stay in touch, please visit Shamayne's website at https://shoesthatfithersoul.com/ to learn more about her.

What If You're Not Starting Over, But Waking Up?Midlife Reinvention, Courage & Trust with Elizabeth ElfenbeinWhat if the life you've worked so hard to build no longer feels like the life you're meant to live?For Elizabeth Elfenbein, founder of Under the Sisterhood, reinvention didn't begin with a perfectly mapped-out next chapter. It began with an unraveling.After decades of success in advertising, Elizabeth made the courageous decision to leave behind both a career and a marriage that had defined so much of her life. She describes it as jumping off the mountain without knowing where she would land.What followed wasn't simply starting over.It was an awakening.In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Elizabeth and I explore what happens when we stop looking outside ourselves for answers and begin listening to the voice within. We talk about uncertainty, courage, identity, trusting your gut, and why sometimes the things that unravel us create the space we need to discover who we are.Elizabeth also shares how her own desire to reclaim her voice became the spark for Under the Sisterhood, a global storytelling platform dedicated to ensuring that women's lived experiences are seen, heard, valued, and documented.And now that mission is expanding in an exciting new way through the Under the Sisterhood documentary, which premiered this week in New York City. I had the incredible privilege of being part of the film and celebrating its premiere alongside Elizabeth and an inspiring community of women.✨ In this episode, we explore:

Doug Wilson and the Reformed movement around Moscow, Idaho are now mainstream news, and the pull has reached Mennonite churches. Jaran Miller, one of the founders of Anabaptist Perspectives, explores why this is happening. Who is Doug Wilson? What does he teach? Why is Reformed theology appealing to some Mennonites?In this episode, we also hear from other voices, including Landon Miller, who explains why he left the Mennonite church and joined Doug Wilson's church. Titus Keufper also contributes to the conversation. Titus once debated Doug Wilson, and he explains why he believes Reformed teaching is appealing to some Anabaptists.Titus Kuepfer's Debate with Doug Wilson“On Culture War, Doug Wilson, and the Moscow Mood” by Kevin DeYoungNPR on Hegseth and Christ ChurchDouthat Interview with WilsonNPR Scrutiny of Wilson and the related movement"A short instruction for to arme all good Christian people agaynst the pestiferous errours of the common secte of Anabaptistes" Compiled by mayster Iohn CaluineThe Early Church on Killing by Ronald J. SiderInterview with John D. Martin “The Ideal Resistance” This is the 334th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content!Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content!Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook.Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King JesusSubscribe on your podcast provider of choiceSupport us or learn more at anabaptistperspectives.org.The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.Mentioned in this episode:Bridge CampaignFor nine years, generous supporters have enabled Anabaptist Perspectives to publish regular, upbuilding content. Essays, episodes, the teaching series of Frank Reed, and this summer, Anabaptist Origins: all released freely across a wide range of platforms. Our team grew to meet the production demands of the past two years, with that growth largely funded by giving raised for specific projects like Origins. That giving did what it was meant to do and has now been spent. While our monthly supporter base has grown to over 130 members, their giving does not yet cover ongoing production costs. Current supporters provide an incredibly valuable foundation, so a lack of additional donors would not stop the work, but it would slow considerably. Staying within our current base would mean scaling back hours, publishing less often, and setting the larger projects aside. You have a real say in what we can and cannot do. To sustain what we have built and carry some margin into next year, we are seeking $50,000 by the end of November. Thanks to generous donors, the first $12,000 of this will be matched dollar for dollar. If this work matters to you and you want to keep it going, you can give at anabaptistperspectives.org/keep (or by check to Anabaptist Perspectives, 127 County Road 616, Athens, TN 37303) P.S. If you are unable to give right now, you can still help by passing an episode along to someone who may be blessed by it.

Episode 0.5 - Why Your Life Is Fine, But You Aren't: Reclaiming Your Spark (The Life Adventure Course) Life looks great on paper, so why do you still feel stuck, flat, and completely uninspired? In this episode of Join Up Dots, we explore the quiet despair of a successful life where everything is fine, but you aren't. Discover why feeling blah, disconnected, and unable to be bothered isn't a sign of ingratitude or depression, but rather a profound signal that your mind and body have outgrown your current routines. We dismantle the mask of forced gratitude, examine why meditation sometimes acts as an escape hatch rather than a practice, and reveal how to stop hiding in a golden cage. Listen now if you are ready to reclaim your spark, embrace uncertainty, and step out of a holding pattern into a life of genuine adventure. Listen now to Join Up Dots, subscribe for more episodes, and share this episode with anyone looking to build a better business and a better life. #PersonalGrowth #LifeTransition #OutgrowingYourLife #MindsetShift #PersonalReinvention #LifeDesign #FeelingStuck #FindYourSpark #BreakTheRoutine #InnerGrowth #SelfDiscovery #LifeAudit #MindfulLiving #EmbraceChange #JoinUpDots #DavidRalph #PersonalDevelopment #LifeChoices #AdventureMindset #EscapeTheOrdinary

In this episode, we explore what it really takes to feel at home in your life and leadership. Jessica Vogt shares how high performers can move beyond self-doubt, people pleasing, and identity confusion to lead with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. This conversation is about reclaiming your voice, trusting who you are, and building a life and business that finally feels aligned. Jessica Vogt is an embodiment leadership coach who helps high-achieving, deeply self-aware people come home to themselves. Her work is for those who look successful on the outside yet quietly question where they belong and which version of themselves is real. Drawing from her lived experience as a child of deaf adults, a lifelong expat, and a devoted student of human behavior, Jessica blends neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and embodiment practices to help people release perfectionism, stop shape-shifting, and lead from who they truly are.

What can monogamous relationships learn from ethical non-monogamy (ENM) to deepen sensual connection and sexuality? In this episode of Please Me! A Sexuality Podcast, Eve Hall welcomes back Taylor Sparks, ethical non-monogamy coach, sexual health and wellness educator, author, founder of Organic Loven, and creator of an AI agent designed to help people navigate ENM, answer questions, and work through relationship challenges. Eve and Taylor explore radical honesty, authentic communication, boundaries, consent, jealousy, trust, relationship autonomy, and emotional maturity. They discuss how ENM can offer valuable relationship skills that apply to both non-monogamous and monogamous relationships. The conversation also explores polyamory and circular hierarchy, relationship sovereignty, vetting potential partners, sexual boundaries, and managing jealousy. Whether you're curious about ethical non-monogamy, open relationships, polyamory, or simply want healthier communication and intimacy, this episode offers practical insights for creating more authentic relationships. In This Episode Ethical non-monogamy and lessons for modern monogamous relationships Radical honesty and authentic communication How to vet potential partners Boundaries, consent, and relationship autonomy Circular vs. linear relationship hierarchy Understanding and managing jealousy Building trust in open relationships Relationship sovereignty and emotional independence Healthy communication during conflict Exploring ENM readiness and relationship dynamics Connect with Taylor Sparkshttps://www.organicloven.com/ Taylor's Products & Services  ENM Companion App : ENM Companion App: AI Coaching by Taylor K. Sparks (Not Dating) Connect with Eve: Reach out for questions, partnerships, retreats, speaking engagements, or collaborations. Boudoir posters of Eve are also available by request, with donations starting at $150. Only five signed copies of each image will be available.  Contact - Please Me!  Explore the Sexual Longevity Protocol:  https://pleaseme.online/the-sexual-longevity-protocol/ A science-based on demand 3 module course by Eve Hall, a Sexual Health Physical Therapist to help you improve sexual function, confidence, and pleasure for life. Lifetime access for just $47. Affiliate Deals & Partners:• Join the Please Me! Media Newsletter:(1) Eve Hall | Substack  • Become a Patreon of Please Me! Media: https://www.patreon.com/PleaseMePodcast • Parlor Games Bioidentical Hormones: Parlor Games | Shop  • Shameless Care: Sex Positive Healthcare: (Code: PLEASEME): STD Testing, STD Prevention, and ED Meds - Shameless Care  • Become a member for free monthly webinars (Code: PLEASEME): SDC Swingers Lifestyle: Seek, Discover, Connect | SDC.com  • Lady Pump: Lady Pump – TheLadyPump  • Penis Pump: Auto GRO Pump - Dr. Joel Kaplan  • Cakes Nipple Covers: (Code: CAKES-PLEASEME 10% off) Sticky Starter Pack | Our Best Sticky Offer, $33 Savings – CAKES body  Thank you for supporting my affiliate partners. Every purchase helps support Please Me! Media's mission. The Mom Economy Magazine:  Check out my featured article of this magazine for only $2.99 here:  The Mom Economy Magazine | July 2026 Edition | She Rises Studios  The Mom Economy Anthology Book is A USA Bestseller! Now available in Hard Cover or Paperback.  I'm proud to be part of this collaboration. My chapter is deeply personal and shares what I most want my daughters—and the next generation of women—to know.  Purchase ALL version here:  https://a.co/d/01HpPGN2  Be a Guest On Please Me! A Sexuality Podcast: :Be a Guest on Please  Me! PodcastShare your story or expertise on relationships, sexual health, and personal growth

 Discover how anger, frustration, and rage act as sacred boundary protectors. Learn the nuances of the anger family and rebuild your self-trust.Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I've had it up to here!" For generations, women have been conditioned to soften their anger, swallow their boundaries, and make their pain palatable for everyone else. But swallowing your truth has never cured chronic burnout. In this episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, Carole Jean Whittington sits down for an intimate heart-to-heart on the hidden nuances of the anger family, from quiet resentment and cold bitterness to sacred, righteous rage.  Drawing from Dr. Brené Brown's research, Human Design, and restorative justice principles, Carole Jean breaks down why your anger isn't a character flaw, it's a somatic compass designed to protect your sovereignty. In this episode, you'll explore:The distinct differences between frustration, core anger, resentment, bitterness, and hostility.Why restorative justice views rage as a sacred boundary protector rather than a malfunction.How unexpressed boundaries trigger chronic burnout and erode self-trust.Details on our upcoming 5th Annual Self Care September and our live public roundtable on August 30th!

Dr. Adam Dorsay introduces SuperPsyched and interviews Dr. Holly Richmond about healing sexual trauma and her book Reclaiming Pleasure. They note prevalence statistics and emphasize that sexual trauma is violating even when not violent, making accurate naming (e.g., sexual abuse vs assault vs rape) central to healing because “words inform our experience.” Richmond outlines a sequence of awareness, understanding, and behavior change, integrating somatic, trauma, and sex-therapy interventions, and uses grounding practices such as “that was then, this is now” and present-moment sensory orientation. She defines sex positivity as sex that is consensual and pleasurable, discusses eros as life force linking sexuality and overall wellbeing, and explains fantasy as a safe bridge to desire, including consensual non-consent themes distinct from real-life consent. Richmond previews a forthcoming book on sex after kids and names attunement and giving the benefit of the doubt as key skills for relationships.00:00 Welcome and Content Warning01:44 Meet Holly Richmond03:58 Couples After Trauma04:33 Awareness to Change07:11 Power of Naming09:19 Defining Abuse Assault Rape12:19 Thoughts Feelings Sensations15:27 Sex Positivity Framework18:29 Pleasure Beyond Sex20:00 Control and Nervous System Scale22:06 That Was Then This Is Now24:03 Grounding With Mantras24:56 Visual Tethers And Boundaries26:56 Real Versus True Pain28:57 Sex And A Better World32:01 Why Fantasy Matters35:19 Consensual Non Consent37:06 Fantasy Versus Reality40:45 Porn Jealousy And Honesty41:46 Sex After Kids Book43:22 Attunement And Benefit Of Doubt46:04 Closing Thanks And SubscribeHelpful Links:Dr. Holly RichmondReclaiming Sexual Pleasure BookDr. Holly Richmond InstagramDr. Holly Richmond FacebookDr. Holly Richmond LinkedIn

What happens when a culture loses its relationship with the Divine Mother? Meghan Farner and Jocelyn Pedersen explore the Heavenly Mother wound—and how spiritual motherlessness may be showing up in our relationships, religions, and cultural conflicts.Rather than reducing today's tensions between men and women to feminism versus patriarchy, Meghan and Jocelyn ask what might be underneath them. What happens when the feminine is feared, diminished, or disconnected from divinity? And how might reclaiming Heavenly Mother change the way we understand both feminine and masculine spiritual identity?Together they explore the loss of the Divine Feminine, the deeper meaning of spiritual motherhood, masculine surrender and vulnerability, and Christ as a pattern of integration rather than hierarchy. They also consider creation and gestation as sacred symbols, feminine spiritual authority, women as mirrors and initiators, and the role of both masculine and feminine in the journey toward wholeness.This conversation invites us beyond the battle between masculine and feminine and toward something deeper: the restoration and integration of both.00:00 - The Divine Feminine and Our Cultural Moment 04:22 - Why Are We Seeing a Backlash Against Women? 09:17 - When Feminism and Patriarchy Both Miss the Point 14:37 - The Heavenly Mother Wound: A Motherless Culture 21:01 - Why the Feminine Is Feared 23:22 - Who Is the Divine Mother? 30:20 - Discovering Heavenly Mother 32:33 - The Divine Feminine in Christ 38:10 - Creation, Gestation, and the Feminine Pattern 44:03 - Spiritual Rebirth and Returning to the Mother 48:32 - Feminine Authority, Anointing, and Christ 52:29 - Mary Magdalene and the Hidden Feminine 56:20 - Masculine Healing: Surrendering the False Self 62:12 - Shame, Vulnerability, and Becoming Whole 64:19 - Women as Mirrors and Spiritual Initiators 68:02 - Reclaiming the Feminine Without Creating DivisionReclaiming the Woman in the Wilderness Retreat - September 11-12 - Lehi, UT  Continue Your JourneyIf this episode resonated with you, there are several ways to go deeper:

In episode 240 of Reclaiming the Faith, I interview David Bercot about the now completely free website: thehistoricfaith.com. We also discuss how he weighs the significance of various ante Nicene documents. Finally, David explains the one true gospel from the perspective of the earliest Christians. The Historic Faith website - https://thehistoricfaith.com/ Phil's Website – https://philsbaker.com Rate/Review our Spotify Channel - Reclaiming the Faith Apple Podcasts Channel - Reclaiming the Faith Patreon Page - patreon.com/philsbaker The Faithful Podcast with Stephanie Baker Contact me – philsbaker@protonmail.com

Are you a grandparent navigating the chaos of raising neurodivergent grandchildren, feeling like you're exceeding your emotional limits every single day? Do you find yourself craving just one uninterrupted breath, struggling to reconcile the clinical language of “disorder” and “correction” with the vibrant, complex reality of your family? Are your own sensory needs clashing with those of the children in your care, leaving you feeling both isolated and unseen?Jennifer Brunton, is an autistic mother and grandmother, and primary caregiver to two brilliant, intense, neurodivergent toddlers. Her projects encompass books, talks (including Keynotes), thought leadership and other articles, and consulting. She is coauthor of The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy. She's worked as a writer and editor at Forbes, Random House, Mirabella, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, as well as for a range of individual, corporate, and academic clients.Welcome to “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren,” where we break down old, pathologizing walls and build a house rooted in acceptance, honesty, and shared challenge. Here, you'll find solidarity from other grandparents who understand what it is to stretch past capacity, expert insight on neuroaffirming advocacy, and real tools for adapting your household—headphones, comfort chickens, and micro-adjustments included. Together, we reframe compliance as compassion, and disorder as difference.Join me on this journey as we create new blueprints for our families, root out stigma, and uplift each other. In community, we honor the survival—and the leadership—of kinship caregivers like you, dismantling isolation with every honest story shared.Send us Fan MailI want to know how you're doing. Is the podcast giving you what you need? What support are you missing most right now? Send me a Direct Message on Facebook or Instagram or email me directly at laurabrazan@grandparents-raising-grandchildren.org. I read and reply to every message because this community is built on supporting each other! Every single one of us raising our grandchildren has a story worth telling. And your story truly matters. What is one thing you wish our community did more of that we aren't doing yet? You can connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and through the fan mail link. They're all right here in the show notes and on our website.Thank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined.Remember, you're not alone on this journey. For more resources, support, and stories, visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. If today's episode moved you, consider sharing it with someone who might find comfort and connection in our shared experiences.We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.Want to be a guest on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity? Send Laura Brazan a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/grgLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Facebook @GrandparentsRaisingGrandchilden Love the show? Leave a review and let us know!CONNECT WITH US: Website | Facebook 

This week, I'm sitting down with my producer Chirag Desai to reflect on a whirlwind first half of the year—from interviewing iconic figures and taking the show international to the importance of reclaiming our narrative. We talk about what drives the show, the magic of the MENA region, and what it truly means to create space for our own stories.This episode is brought to you by:EFG Hermes One: your one app for investing in more than 35 stock markets. Start investing today!Azza Fahmy JewelleryChapters:0:00 Coming up...1:44 WIDN goes international4:30 Reclaiming our narrative13:25 An updated lightning round18:12 What's next for MalakMusic ID: 5ROQ12DERYHSUUVQ

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— What if the greatest obstacle to living a joyful, authentic life isn't what happens to us—but the patterns we use to cope with it?  Whether it's grief, fear, shame, or the desire to escape difficult emotions, many of us carry habits that quietly pull us away from ourselves. Today's conversation explores what it means to face those patterns with honesty, courage, and compassion, and how even our deepest struggles can become a doorway to healing, purpose, and freedom. We'll talk about resilience, self-awareness, the power of keeping promises to ourselves, and why following our inner compass may be the truest path back to joy. Valeria interviews Colleen Clifford  — She is the author of  "Life Beyond The Binge: A Commercial Fisherwoman's Journey Home." Colleen Clifford is also a commercial fisherwoman, speaker, and most importantly a mental health advocate.  As she moves through her 6th decade of life, surprisingly it's been her most authentic.  It wasn't until her late husband's death by alcohol-related suicide and her last dangerous drinking episode; that she vowed to change. Colleen explores through her writing and speaking opportunities the intersection of grief, binge drinking, suicide, resilience, and the hidden patterns we use to survive.  There is a silver lining in all the tragedy.  A promise made to her late husband and to herself.  To share her message, it only takes one time of drinking too much for a life to change forever.  Through podcast interviews, her book, Life Beyond the Binge, A Commercial Fisherwoman's Journey Home and speaking engagements, Colleen offers hope to others through non-judgmental curiosity and compassion. To learn more about Colleen Clifford and her work, please visit: https://lifebeyondthebinge.com/

What happens to our intuition when the world never gives us a moment to be still?This week, Zoey is joined by author and spiritual teacher Tracee Stanley for a conversation about ritual, self-remembrance, and the power of reclaiming our attention. Tracee shares how ritual became part of her everyday life, why she believes “truth does not thrive in distraction,” and how technology and optimization culture can slowly pull us away from our own inner knowing. And yes, Zoey gets personally read by Tracee over her Oura Ring.Tracee also shares the heart behind her newest book, Living Ritual, and how we can create sacred moments within the lives we're already living. They talk about pattern interruption, our connection to the Earth, the wisdom of aging and menopause, and learning to honor the transitions that change us.In this episode:0:00 Welcome back and introducing Tracee Stanley3:01 Finding ritual in the everyday11:31 Creating change through pattern interruption19:27 Reclaiming our presence in a world of constant distraction27:05 Wellness, optimization culture, and trusting your own inner knowing34:06 Ritual as a practice of remembering who we are43:57 Aging, menopause, and reclaiming rites of passageStay in touch with Tracee:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracee_stanleyWebsite: traceestanley.comLiving Ritual: https://www.traceestanley.com/livingritual☎️ If you loved this episode, take a second to rate, review, and subscribe to get a hotline ring for future episodes. Share it with someone you love and follow along on socials for more. If you feel led to share what came up for you, please tag us on socials – Zoey loves to hear what resonated with the collective!

We are inundated with negative, objectifying messaging about our bodies in the church and by our culture. As a result, most of us live disconnected from our bodies. When we struggle with pornography, sex addiction, or experience sexual betrayal , many of us experience even more disconnection from our physical bodies and maybe even a load of shame about this vital part of who we are.   Dr. Dave Janvier is a licensed therapist, certified sex therapist, and spiritual director who works at the intersection of faith, neuroscience, psychology, and spiritual formation. What he brings to this episode may reframe almost everything you have been taught about your body, desire, and what God actually intended sexuality to be.   Kristin and Dr. Dave explore: What it means to be embodied — and why most of us, men and women both, are profoundly disconnected from our bodies How the church's legacy of body-shame and flesh-as-sinful thinking has deepened the very wounds it was trying to prevent The healing power of the ancient Hebraic understanding of a unified, integrated self Why sex addiction is, at its root, an intimacy disorder — and why acting out doesn't mean someone is too into their body; it means they're not embodied enough How betrayal trauma fragments the nervous system in specific, predictable ways — and what integration actually requires What scripture reveals about what God's design for sexuality and why sexuality and spirituality cannot be separated A live grounding practice you can use today, in your body, right now Your body is not the enemy. It never was. And the path back to wholeness is more integrated, spiritual, and grounded in hope than you may have been told.   Learn more about our programs: https://living-truth.org   The Living Truth Podcast: Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal. #LivingTruthPodcast #ChristianRecovery #FaithAndHealing #AddictionRecovery #MenInTheBattle #WomenInTheBattle #LivingTruth

On this episode of Life Will Be, Lydia T. Blanco returns with a personal update about stepping back, resetting, and learning how to show up more fully in her own life. She shares what's changed over the last five to six months, including launching a new business, losing a job, navigating a breast health scare, and redefining what it means to live with softness, faith, and intention.This is a solo reflection centered on self-reclamation, survival, healing, and choosing to live with more honesty. Lydia also opens up about coming out of hiding, advocating for her health, and building a life rooted in sanctuary, love, and purpose.Key topicsLydia explains why she stepped away for months to reflect, reset, and come home to herself.She reintroduces herself as a storyteller, journalist, podcaster, creative, lover girl, and interior decorator.She shares the launch of her small business, Ema, focused on home, intentional design, organizing, and conversation-centered products.She talks about pursuing homeownership, being outbid, and seeing that closed door as part of a larger redirection.Lydia details being laid off shortly after launching her business and reframes it as a needed turning point.She reflects on paying off six figures of student loan debt and trusting that she would be okay through another major transition.Lydia opens up about a breast tumor and cyst, the months of pain that led to testing, and the surgery that followed.She emphasizes the importance of advocating for yourself, especially when something feels wrong in your body.She discusses living more softly, romanticizing life, and being more mindful about who gets access to her energy.Lydia reflects on being misunderstood, compartmentalizing for survival, and learning to stop hiding parts of herself.She anchors the episode in her love ethic, faith, and mission to build community through storytelling.Her closing message is about resilience: doing more with less, staying hopeful, and choosing abundance anyway.Timestamps00:00 - Reintroducing herself after months away00:38 - Resetting, stepping back, and coming home to herself01:38 - Who Lydia is and what she wants this chapter to mean02:47 - The idea behind Ema and redefining home04:13 - Choosing to live and naming the transitions of the year06:12 - Why the homeownership door closed and what came next07:10 - Launching Ema with services and products07:40 - Being laid off one week after launching the business09:38 - Paying off six figures of student loan debt and trusting the shift10:49 - Discovering a breast tumor and cyst during annual checkups12:06 - Tests, biopsies, genetic screening, and treating health like a full-time job13:02 - Surgery, healing, and gratitude after the procedure14:01 - Why she is speaking up about breast health and self-advocacy17:11 - Romanticizing life and setting the table for herself18:28 - Learning to recognize and honor her own needs19:34 - Bell Hooks, love ethic, and practicing softness20:17 - Coming out of hiding and wanting to show up fully21:15 - Being misunderstood, compartmentalized, and ready for change22:02 - “Worth being known, loved, and kept” as a personal affirmation23:01 - Reclaiming her story as part of her mission to build community23:45 - Final encouragement: doing more with less and choosing abundance

James 2 attacks the sin of partiality—treating the rich better than the poor. In our context, this is "networking" vs. "friendship." We tend to be "hurried" with people who can't help us and "unhurried" with people who can advance us. James says this is incompatible with the Way. A true friend creates space for the marginalized, the awkward, and the person who can offer nothing in return. This is "Reclaiming the Table." Text Our Team (650) 600-0402 | Connect With Us

What would change if educators treated joy, connection, and mental wellness as essential parts of the work instead of extras?In this episode, Joshua Stamper welcomes back educator, author, speaker, and Teach Class Off creator CJ Reynolds. CJ reflects on more than 20 years in education, from teaching in West Philadelphia to serving students in New Mexico, and shares why his purpose has remained rooted in one simple belief: kids come first.Joshua and CJ discuss building meaningful relationships with students, finding joy in the everyday moments of school, setting boundaries, and pushing back on practices that do not serve students. CJ also shares practical ideas for combating burnout, reconnecting with what energizes you, and creating a culture where students and staff feel noticed, valued, and supported.About CJ Reynolds: Mr. Reynolds is an author, YouTuber, & public speaker. 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Drawing on their extensive experience in education, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper challenge outdated disciplinary practices and offer a clear, trauma-informed framework that empowers educators to interpret student behavior as a form of communication. Through three core tenets—Consider the Environment, Explore the Root Causes of Behavior, and Respond with Intentionality—this book equips leaders with actionable strategies to foster positive behavior, build stronger relationships, and cultivate a more supportive school climate. Packed with real-world case studies, evidence-based practices, and insights into the lasting effects of childhood trauma, The Language of Behavior provides school leaders with the tools to create lasting, meaningful change. It offers a roadmap to reduce behavior issues, re-engage students and staff, and establish a culture of accountability and empathy. 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