Podcasts about reclaiming

Guest: Joseph Sternberg. In Europe, France faces continued political paralysis that may require a decisive election between the right and left, whereas Germany's center-right government under Chancellor Merz is reclaiming the initiative by addressing immigration and economic growth. Meanwhile, Japan's move to normalize interest rates could trigger a massive repatriation of capital that impacts global markets, while in the UK, Prime Minister Starmer faces a difficult year of economic stagnation, surviving largely because there is no clear alternative to his leadership.October 18701

Send us a textWhat if discipleship worked like a real apprenticeship—with hands in the work, not just head in the clouds? We sit down with Pastor Heath Hardesty, author of All Things Together, to unpack a simple but deep pattern for growth: union with Christ, abiding in His presence, obeying His teaching, and imaging His character. Heath's journey from a plumber's apprentice to a lead pastor gives this model grit and stories you can feel—soldering joints, learning by doing, failing, laughing, and trying again.Reclaiming the Wild is back — April 24–26 at Abundant Blessings Farm (Stem, NC). This isn't just a retreat… it's a reset: brotherhood, faith, outdoors, bonfires, and real conversations. Theme: we have been commanded to unite. Bring your son (or any male kid 5+) and make memories that last. Register now — let's reclaim the wild. It's time to stop sitting on the sidelines.Step into the fight and become the man God called you to be. Join a brotherhood built on truth, strength, and action. Visit thelionwithin.us right now and start leading with boldness and purpose. Iron sharpens iron — let's go.

Since areas of Los Angeles, entire communities burned to the ground in January, 2025, the world around us has jumped in with opinions on how to rebuild.  Moderated by: Allison Holdorff Polhill, LAUSDFeaturing: Reza Akef, Polaris Homes; Sue Kohl, Pacific Palisades Community Council; Ron Marome, Fleetwood Windows and Doors; Rob Jernigan, Clayco; May Sung, SUBU Design Architecture; and Matt Talley , AECOM I made a promise to those in attendance that I would do my homework and find resources, phone numbers, contacts… And I have. It's voluminous but you will find many of these links in the show notes of this episode. I will also continue to dig and share my findings on Instagram so please follow along. Convo X Design and email me if you would like more information and resource contacts. Convo By Design at Outlook dot com. Key Agencies & Contacts for Rebuild / Recovery in Pacific Palisades 1. City of Los Angeles Los Angeles City Planning Palisades Rebuild & Recovery Team — Email: Planning.PalisadesRebuild@lacity.org City Planning+1 One‑Stop Rebuilding Center (city permit center): 1828 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 City Planning+1 Departments represented at the One‑Stop: LADBS (Building & Safety) City Planning Bureau of Engineering (BOE) City Planning StreetsLA / Urban Forestry City Planning LADWP (Water & Power) City Planning LADOT (Transportation) City Planning LAFD (Fire Department) City Planning LA Housing Department (LAHD) City Planning LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) City Planning Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA) City Planning SoCalGas (utility) City Planning Los Angeles Emergency Management Department For recovery inquiries: EmergencyUpdates@LACity.org L.A. Emergency Management Their 2025 Wildfire Recovery page includes resources for disaster‑rebuild. L.A. Emergency Management Mayor's Office – Resilient Rebuild Advisory Committee Under Emergency Executive Order 5 (2025), a Resilient Rebuild Advisory Committee was established. Los Angeles Mayor’s Office 2. Los Angeles County (for areas in the County jurisdiction) LA County Recovers Main Recovery Website: recovery.lacounty.gov LA County Recovers Public Works Hotline (for rebuilding / debris): 844‑347‑3332 LA County Recovers+1 Fire Debris Removal Permit: call 888‑479‑7328 for fire debris removal help. LA County Recovers LA County Public Works – Building & Safety Contact for building, grading, and drainage issues: via their offices. LA County Public Works Geotechnical & Materials Engineering (soils, geology): (626) 458‑4925 LA County Public Works Fire Prevention (County Fire): LACoFD Headquarters (323) 890‑4132 LA County Public Works LA County Department of Regional Planning Zoning, planning, rebuilding permitting: (213) 974‑6411 LA County Public Works The “Road to Rebuilding” program provides one-on-one concierge appointments (Public Works / Planning / Fire / Public Health) for Palisades rebuilding. LA County Public Works LA County Environmental Health For septic system (onsite wastewater) approvals: contact the Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) team via Public Health. LA County Public Works Water “Will‑Serve” letter (potable water) – Drinking Water Program: required for some rebuilds. LA County Public Works LA County Assessor's Office For tax reassessment after fire damage (“Misfortune & Calamity”): call (213) 974‑8658. LA County Recovers State / Federal Agencies California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) As a major state-level emergency agency, they coordinate recovery resources. (Generic contact: via caloes.ca.gov) Gather ADU Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) For disaster assistance (debris removal, housing, financial help): contact FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 for general assistance. Gather ADU U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (for debris removal specifically): their LA mission office is reachable; per FEMA, call center 213‑308‑8305. FEMA Recommended Approach / Strategy Start at the One‑Stop Rebuilding Center (LA City or County as applicable) — this gives you a “concierge” experience with multiple departments in one place. Follow up with direct department emails (e.g., Planning, Public Works) for specialized issues (soils, septic, fire‑safety). Use FEMA / CalOES early — get registered for federal/state disaster relief. Engage community‑based networks (ENLA, local recovery groups) — they often have the most up-to-date, local practical advice. Document everything — keep track of all contacts, permit numbers, and correspondence. Additional Information will be posted to the Convo By Design website. Convo By Design is a platform designed to share and promote the ideas of those shaping design and architecture today. We provide inspiration to the design and architecture community. In constant pursuit of sublime design. ©2013-2026 https://www.convobydesign.com

In this episode of Ambition 2.0, host Amanda Goetz sits down with Alexa von Tobel—the founder of LearnVest (where she raised $75M and successfully sold it to Northwestern Mutual) and current founder and managing partner of Inspired Capital—to unpack the resilient mindset that has shaped her successful career, from founder to venture-capital veteran.Alexa dropped out of Harvard Business School and poured her life savings into LearnVest, a multimillion-dollar business idea—despite warnings from nearly everyone around her that she was making a big mistake. She did it in the middle of the 2008 economic recession, no less. Alexa shares why her 90-year-old self (and the fear of regret) fuels her to take big risks, the qualities she looks for when investing in a founder, and practical tips for pitching your business to VCs for the first time. She also shares an unpopular truth: if you're becoming an entrepreneur for the status or the “quick money,” it's going to be a rough ride. There's only one reason why you should start your own business: because you can't do any other job. Key takeaways Regret is usually about the swings you didn't take—not the mistakes you made. Raising capital gets easier when you combine mission + proof + obsessive category insight. Feedback is a competitive edge (and ego is the fastest way to lose it). Entrepreneurship shouldn't be “cool”—it should be inevitable for the person doing it. Sustainable ambition comes from doing what you love + what you're excellent at, then turning the intensity toward your whole life. 00:00 Intro 02:46 Reclaiming ambition as a positive force 04:11 The LearnVest origin story and dropping out during the economic downturn of 2008 07:53 Raising $75M and the difference between capital vs. “world-class” capital 15:24 What founders get wrong in pitches (and what great answers sound like) 24:20 Identity beyond titles, exits, and the founder doom spiral 33:54 Speed round: The one quality she looks for before investing in founders (and the one that's a major red flag)  GUEST LINKS IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexavontobel/?hl=en  Listen to her podcast here: https://www.inspiredcapital.com/content/podcasts  Learn more about Inspired Capital: https://www.inspiredcapital.com  FOLLOW THE PODCAST IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlboss/ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlboss  Amanda Goetz: https://www.instagram.com/theamandagoetz/  https://girlboss.com/pages/ambition-2-0-podcast  SIGN UP Subscribe to the Girlboss Daily newsletter: https://newsletter.girlboss.com/  For all other Girlboss links: https://linkin.bio/girlboss/  ABOUT AMBITION 2.0Powered by Girlboss, Ambition 2.0 is a podcast where we'll be exploring what it really means to “have it all” in work, family, identity, and self… and if it's actually worth it. Each week, you'll hear from hardworking women who've walked the tightrope of ambition. They'll share their costly mistakes, lessons learned, and practical tips for how to have it all and actually love what you have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If there's one podcast you listen to this week, I hope it's this one! I'm genuinely proud of this episode, as it distills some of the most powerful concepts I've learned, refined, and applied over the past 30 years. I believe you'll find it thought-provoking and impactful—and for some listeners, it may even prove life-changing. To mark the new year, I've intentionally broadened the scope of this episode beyond climbing-specific training...to explore human performance, mindset, values, and intentional living. For this month, think of it as a true training for life podcast. At the heart of the episode is a simple but important idea: most people live far below their true potential—not because of a lack of ability, but because of unexamined habits, limiting beliefs, fear, distraction, and cultural groupthink. Reclaiming personal power, I believe, begins with conscious control of your thoughts, decisions, values, and daily actions. Drawing on decades of study, coaching, self-experimentation, and reflection, I present a set of 15 principles designed to lift you above mediocrity and support sustained progress toward meaningful goals. These concepts aren't quick fixes—they're daily disciplines that compound over time. When applied consistently, they elevate core life habits and mental frameworks, and ultimately feed back into better climbing performance, improved health, and deeper fulfillment. A recurring theme throughout the episode is agency: you are largely self-made, your future is mostly under your control, and lasting change begins with intentional action taken today—not someday. RUNDOWN 0:15 - New Year's greeting!? 0:45 - Are you reset for a "reset" and course correction with your life? 1:12 - Value-based goal setting. 3:54 - Overview of human performance -- YOU, dear listener, are far more powerful than you can possibly imagine! 11:15 - Brief Podcast Sponsor message from PhysiVantage Nutrition. Save 15% off full-price nutrition with checkout code: PODCAST15 at PhysiVantage.com (USA and Canada only). International climbers, please get your PhysiVantage from the EPIC-TV Shop >> 13:17 - 15 concepts and strategies for Uncommon Success and Happiness. I called them my "Mental Wings." 15:23 - #1: Your quality of life is directly related to the quality of your thoughts 17:05 - #2: Human beings are the embodiment of unused potential.  17:52 - #3: To outperform the masses, you must do things they don't do.  20:02 - #4: Clarity of values and goals, and a clear purpose for living form the foundation for a life full of rich, transcending experiences.  21:02 - #5: Risk is a precursor to reward.  22:07 - #6: Almost anything is possible once you conquer fear. 25:05 - #7: Singular focus and indomitable persistence knows no limits.  26:20 - #8: Obstacles and adversity make you stronger. 27:50 - #9: A fit body potentiates a fit mind.  29:14 - #10: Life is subtle—sweat the small stuff! 32:40 - #11: Your future is largely determined in the brief moment between stimulus and response (in any activity).  34:05 - #12: Maintain a dynamic, evolving life process by reinventing yourself from time to time.  35:50 - #13: Enjoy this moment—this moment is your life.  36:40 - #14: Unconditional love is the most powerful force in the universe.  37:17 - #15: In the final analysis, you are mostly self-made.  39:15 - Summary thoughts -- please share this podcast with a friend...or on your Social Media. (Thanks!) 40:30 - Share your struggles and successes with me via email or Instagram DM to: @eric_horst  42:05 - Hörst out! A word from this podcast's sponsor, PhysiVantage. Get 15% off full-priced nutrition with checkout code: PODCAST15 (North America only). Europe and elsewhere visit EPIC-TV Shop or BananaFingers.com to get your PhysiVantage! PLEASE write a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and SHARE this podcast with a friend! SAVE on La Sportiva shoes here >> Thank you! La Sportiva, Maxim Ropes, DMM Climbing, Friction Labs Music by Misty Murphy Follow Eric on Twitter @Train4Climbing Check out Eric's YouTube channel. Follow Eric on Facebook! And on Instagram at: Training4Climbing Copyright 2026 Eric Hörst | Horst Training, LLC.

Author of Indistractable, Nir Eyal, is here to reshape the way we think about attention, willpower, and the forces that pull our minds in a thousand different directions.   Together we explore:   - The surprising science showing that internal triggers (not technology) drive most of our daily distractions. - How stress, boredom, overwhelm, and discomfort quietly shape our habits (and our kids'). - Nir's simple 4-step framework for becoming "indistractable." - What parents can do to model healthy tech habits without constant nagging, power struggles, or guilt. - How to help kids build executive functioning skills like focus, follow-through, and frustration tolerance. - A scheduling hack families can use to reduce battles and increase connection. - The small mindset shifts that turn everyday moments of distraction into opportunities for growth.   If you've ever found yourself checking your phone without thinking, losing time to endless tasks, struggling to stay present with your child, or worrying about how screens are affecting your family, this episode offers clarity, practical tools, and a completely new way to approach focus and intentionality — for both you and your kids.     LEARN MORE ABOUT MY GUEST:

Dangerous Dames & Privacy Academy's Glenn Meder Expose the Three Biggest Threats and Deliver Simple, Powerful Steps to Protect Yourself In this practical, no-fluff episode of Dangerous Dames, hosts Courtenay Turner and Dr. Lee Merritt welcome Glenn Meder from Privacy Academy to break down the three core threats stealing your privacy today: Hackers & Scammers — always hunting your data for profit Big Tech — monetizing every click, search, and purchase Big Brother — government surveillance turning "safety" into total control Glenn explains why these threats all want the same thing — your newest, freshest data — and why "they already have everything" is the myth keeping people complacent. He shares his story (sparked by COVID's coordinated tyranny via technology) and delivers real first steps: cover your camera and mic (with mic locks and webcam covers), stop unnecessary data leaks, and understand why even "free" tools like VPNs are only part of the puzzle. The Dames and Glenn emphasize self-responsibility, critical thinking, parallel systems, and local action — because privacy is 21st-century self-defense. Exclusive for Dangerous Dames listeners: Join the Privacy Academy Webinar on January 14th, 2025 at 7pm CST for a one-hour course on why privacy matters, five immediate actions, and live Q&A with Glenn and Eric Meder. Register here (Dangerous Dames exclusive link): ⁠https://event.webinarjam.com/92859/register/3yn56fk0⁠ Key Takeaways from the Episode: The three threats all want your latest data — stop the flow now Simple tools: camera covers, mic locks, de-Googled phones Why COVID was the launchpad for digital tyranny Optimism through action: personal steps + local resistance + faith Too hot for YouTube — watch the replay and archives at ⁠https://thedangerousdames.com⁠ Support the show — use code “DANGEROUS” at our affiliates:⁠Medical Rebel Shop⁠ ⋅ ⁠RNC Store⁠ ⋅ ⁠Defy the Grid⁠ ⋅ ⁠MyRedLight.com⁠ ------------------------------------- ▶Follow & Connect with ⁠Dr. Merritt⁠ ▶Follow & Connect with ⁠Courtenay⁠(Secure your copy of her book “⁠The Final Betrayal: How Technocracy Destroys America⁠”, a #1 Amazon Best Seller, also available at ⁠Technocracy.news⁠ ) — Courtenay Turner & Dr. Lee Merritt Let's get dangerous. Dangerous Dames ©2026. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the very first episode of The Energy Is Everything Series — a six-part conversation series all about protecting your energy, expanding your capacity, and building a life and business that actually feel sustainable in your body.In this opening episode, I'm joined by the brilliant and wildly honest Heather Chauvin for a raw, grounded conversation about identity fatigue, impossible standards, and the invisible ways women are bleeding energy in the name of success, motherhood, and safety.This is not a “do more, try harder” conversation. It's about reverse engineering the life you want by starting with how you want to feel, and letting that guide your choices, boundaries, and identity… even when it disrupts everything you've been taught.TOPICS & TANGENTS: • Why energy is the real currency behind success • Reverse engineering your life from how you want to feel • Identity fatigue and the cost of impossible standards • Survival mode vs. aliveness • How women enable their own exhaustion to stay safe • The hidden energy leaks in motherhood and ambition • Co-regulation, support, and learning how to be held • Why balance is a myth rooted in perfectionism • Emotional repair as a daily practice • Letting go of performative strength • Choosing embodiment over hustle • Reclaiming feminine power without bypassing realityPOINT OF THE STORY: You don't need to become someone new to create the life you want… you need to stop abandoning yourself to maintain an identity that's draining you. When you reverse engineer your choices from how you want to feel, your energy returns, your boundaries clarify, and your life begins to align without force.MENTIONED:Dying to Be a Good Mother- BookFollow Heather ChauvinInstagramEmotionally Uncomfortable PodcastThis episode sets the tone for the entire Energy Is Everything Series. If you've been exhausted, over-functioning, or quietly wondering why success doesn't feel the way you thought it would, then this conversation is your invitation Are you loving it? Send Ash a text! MORE ABOUT ASHI am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it's my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they're after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before. LINKS: Become the Regulated Woman Get emails that feel like your best friend (if your best friend was a therapist and actually told you the truth). Use code BB20 to get The Burnout Breakthrough for only $7 Follow me on IG (dropping in once a quarter for updates & gossip) Website: ashmcdonaldmentoring.com Work with me 1:1 Therapeutic Mentorship Business Therapy (therapy + strategic mentorship) ...

Sylvia Solit is an experienced wealth manager, public speaker, and thought leader who strives to connect consciousness to capital by promoting awareness and transformative purpose in the world of investing. She helps companies, investors, and individuals re-examine their investment philosophies and how they deploy their capital to inspire positive social change. Ms. Solit's background is in the sourcing and deployment of capital to help clients achieve financial returns and social impact. Believing that visionary entrepreneurs are most able to spark mass social change, she seeks disruptive, transformative investment opportunities. Sylvia Benito has more than two decades of wealth management experience and has worked with ultra-high-net-worth clients with more than $1 billion in assets. She has also served as a hedge fund analyst and as a CIO for family offices. An in-demand public speaker, Sylvia Solit has spoken at several industry events and conferences that intersect with her interest in purpose-driven investment, female empowerment, and other topics. She spoke at the 39th Private Wealth Management Summit in June 2023, delivering a presentation on the financial concerns of women who are divorced, widowed, or inheritors of their parents' estate. Sylvia Benito has also spoken at the National Trial Lawyers Summit and Women and Wealth, among other events, and authors a quarterly newsletter through which she shares personal stories.Sylvia is a trained shaman and healer and has decades of experience working with plant medicines.In addition, Ms. Benito is the co-founder of The Oasis Institute, which she successfully exited before pursuing her career in wealth management. Her areas of expertise include financial analysis, strategic planning, negotiation, financial modeling, and risk management. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst and holds a bachelor's degree in environmental studies from New College of Florida.Episode Highlights▶ An unexpected psychedelic experience that sparked a spiritual awakening▶ How thoughts shape reality and influence abundance▶ Why the awakening path can be both expansive and deeply uncomfortable▶ The missing bridge between spirituality, money, and modern life▶ Redefining money as neutral energy rather than something dirty or corrupt▶ Discovering what “enough” truly means and why it changes everything▶ Reclaiming work as sacred, meaningful, and soul-aligned▶ Why healers are undervalued and how that may be shifting▶ The rise of AI, digital assets, and new economic possibilities▶ Using AI as a creative ally without losing your authentic voice▶ Shadow work, resilience, and facing fear as portals to growth▶ Why authenticity will matter more than ever in an AI-driven world Sylvia Solit's Links & Resources▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sylviasolit Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz ▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: / psychedelicsandsacredmedicines

From Self-Sabotage to Soul Purpose | Healing the Inner Saboteur & the Witch WoundIn this episode of The Activate Change Podcast, Gabrielli guides a live healing session with Paula, a lifelong helper who feels called to step into her soul purpose — but finds herself blocked by self-sabotage, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome.Together, they explore how the inner saboteur often forms as a survival response to early childhood conditioning, ancestral trauma, and even past-life memories connected to the witch wound. As Paula traces the instinct to stay small and quiet, deeper fears around visibility, power, and safety begin to surface.Through somatic awareness, energy healing, and intuitive guidance, Paula starts to release the belief that her gifts are dangerous. What unfolds is a profound moment of healing and remembrance — reclaiming her voice, self-trust, and the knowing that her intuition and light are not something to hide, but something to live from.This episode is for anyone navigating self-doubt, imposter syndrome, fear of being seen, trauma healing, spiritual awakening, or the desire to live in alignment with their true purpose.✨ Inside this episode:• How self-sabotage and the inner saboteur are often rooted in trauma, not failure• Healing imposter syndrome through nervous system regulation and embodiment• Understanding the witch wound and fear of visibility in spiritual and intuitive people• How childhood messages and past-life trauma shape self-worth and confidence• Reclaiming intuition, voice, and soul purpose through mind-body healing• A reminder that your light is not dangerous — it's essential------------------------------------------------

Episode #135 - In this episode of the Awakened Heart Podcast, I speak with spiritual coach and energy healer Liz Kerrigan about her powerful path into trauma-informed healing, plant medicine integration, and reclaiming truth in a noisy world.Liz shares how she helps high-functioning individuals release limiting patterns and reconnect with their authentic selves through modalities like breathwork, Reiki, spiritual coaching, and shamanic ceremony.We explore the role of plant medicine in spiritual awakening, common misconceptions about microdosing, and the importance of integration after ceremony. Liz also opens up about the balance of divine feminine and masculine energy, the importance of personal sovereignty, and how true healing begins with self-compassion and surrender.This is a deep, grounded, and soul-nourishing conversation for anyone seeking clarity, courage, and connection in their healing journey.TakeawaysLiz's journey into spiritual coaching began with her own healing journey.Plant medicine can accelerate healing and provide insights.Integration after plant medicine ceremonies is crucial for lasting change.Self-compassion is a key ingredient in the healing process.Personal sovereignty involves knowing and trusting oneself.The balance of divine feminine and masculine energies is essential for well-being.Surrendering can be a powerful act of strength.Everyone has the ability to connect with their true self.Loving all parts of ourselves is necessary for true self-acceptance.Awakening the heart involves embracing self-love and compassion.Sound bites"I was on my own healing journey.""Surrender is real strength.""An awakened heart means self-love."Connect with Liz:WebsiteLet's Connect!⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠Rumble⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠Linktree⁠PodcastFREE Meditaion GuideKeywordsspiritual coaching, plant medicine, divine feminine, divine masculine, self-compassion, personal sovereignty, healing journey, energy work, microdosing, Reiki

A conversation close to my heart. Anna and I explore birth as a sacred rite of passage — not just for the baby, but for the woman becoming a mother.We talk about how modern birth culture has moved away from honoring physiological birth, how fear and medicalisation can impact the birth experience, and why safety, presence, and nervous system regulation are essential during labor.We also dive into the postpartum period and the often-overlooked transition from maiden to mother. This episode highlights why new mothers need nourishment, rest, and support — not as a luxury, but as a foundation for long-term wellbeing.Inside the episode, we chat about: ✨ Birth as a sacred initiation ✨ The nervous system's role in labor and birth ✨ How fear interrupts physiological birth ✨ The importance of safety, presence, and support ✨ Nourishing the mother postpartum ✨ Reclaiming trust in the wisdom of the female bodyThis is a conversation to return to — especially if you're pregnant, postpartum, or reflecting on your own birth experience.Connect with Anna on Instagram @sacredbirthinternationalYour host: Anna SvedbergConnect with me on Instagram: @nourishedwithannaThis conversation originally aired as Episode 56.

Before January 6th was day of political infamy, it was, and is, a Christian holiday.  Political scientist and chaplain Adam Carrington helps us remember the celebration of Epiphany.  Also, as we are the year of the USA's 250th birthday, Adam helps us see the importance of the Declaration of Independence.  Carmen LaBerge reflects on an article she saw where futurists expect a lot of dystopian things in 2026.  How do you see the future?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here    

Midlife isn't a breakdown — it's an initiation.In this episode, I'm joined by Carla Wainwright, a Holistic Wellness Coach, Sexual Awakening Facilitator, and Midlife Alchemist, for a powerful conversation on reframing menopause, reclaiming feminine energy, and restoring vitality through nervous system healing and embodied self-trust.Together, we explore how women in midlife can release outdated identities, grieve former versions of themselves, and reconnect with their body's wisdom, not by forcing change, but by listening deeply. Carla bridges metabolic health, hormone balance, and sensual embodiment to help women shift from survival mode into radiance, pleasure, and power.This episode is for the woman who feels the quiet ache of “something more,” who senses her body asking for a different pace, and who is ready to stop pathologizing midlife and start honoring it as a sacred rite of passage.✨ In this episode, we explore:Why menopause is a nervous-system event, not just a hormonal oneHow grief and letting go create space for renewed vitalityReconnecting with feminine energy without shame or performanceListening to the body's signals as a path to self-trust and healingHow embodiment and pleasure restore safety, aliveness, and clarityIf you're ready to reclaim your radiance and meet midlife with curiosity instead of fear, this conversation will speak straight to your body and soul.Connect with Carla:Free Gift - Your Vibrancy Guide: https://vibrancyguide.com/ Website: https://www.carlawainwright.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlawainwright/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlaWainwrightCreatrix/ http://drkellykessler.com/sacredboundariesConnect with Kelly:⁠drkellykessler.com⁠Free Guide: Sacred Boundaries: Self-Respect Reset is a guided, body-based experience for women who struggle to set boundaries—not because they don't know what they need, but because it hasn't felt safe to honor it.Inside, you'll learn how to rebuild inner safety, strengthen self-trust, and create boundaries that actually protect your peace—without guilt, over-explaining, or self-abandonment.

What draws someone with a big heart and endless curiosity into the narrowing path of medicine, and how do they reclaim their multifaceted self amid burnout and systemic challenges?In this Echo Episode, Dr. Andrea Austin talks with Dr. Amanda River about her unconventional journey in emergency medicine, from medical school friendships to leading a cannabis clinic and pursuing lifestyle medicine. Amanda reflects on her sister's Ewing sarcoma diagnosis that sparked her interest in medicine, the sacrifices of medical training, and the pride and frustrations of EM practice. They discuss the pathology of long hours, sleep deprivation myths, understaffing, and metrics that prioritize billing over patient care, while exploring ways to align personal values with professional life.You'll hear how they:Unpack the roots of burnout in EM, from value misalignments to unsafe staffing ratiosChallenge limiting beliefs in medical training, like 80-hour weeks and "scut work" that wastes physician expertiseAdvocate for system redesigns that empower teams, respect boundaries, and integrate patient voices for better outcomesFind hope in diverse career paths, from rural locums to cannabis and lifestyle medicine, to sustain joy in healthcareIf you're an EM physician questioning the status quo or seeking ways to realign your practice, this honest conversation offers insights into building a more humane system.About the Guest:“Emergency medicine is a mindset, not a place.” – Dr. Amanda RiverDr. Amanda River is an emergency medicine physician credentialing at a critical access hospital in rural Iowa, with locums experience in Oregon and Guam's public hospital. A former owner and medical director of a private cannabis medicine clinic, she is also board-certified in lifestyle medicine and passionate about integrating holistic approaches into EM. Her journey reflects a commitment to values-driven care, from farm roots to global practice.

Devi Brown joins Dr. Thema to share the wisdom she gained after multiple losses and shifts from relationship and health challenges to the death of loved ones. They explore embracing the mystery of life and the reclaiming of joy. Devi Brown is a Well-Being Educator, Multidisciplinary Healer, Creative Advisor, and Author. As the founder of her namesake company, Devi Brown Well-Being, she serves as a trusted voice and advisor to global corporations & high-impact individuals and as a compassionate and supportive teacher to her students. Creator and host of leading wellness podcast, ‘Deeply Well' and author of Crystal Bliss and Living in Wisdom, her work is founded in creating elevated inner and external wellness practices that support a complex-lived experience. Her process is rooted in trauma-informed holistic wellness, spiritual psychology, advanced meditation, and metaphysics. Devi Brown Well-Being strives to ignite internal transformation that leads to community impact and an elevation of consciousness and compassion for all. er second book, Living in Wisdom: A Guide to Awakening Your Highest Self and Developing Self-Mastery (Hatchette, Spring 2025) explores life experiences that have informed her spiritual awakening and teachings, offering readers the processes and practices to craft a full-body wellness framework dedicated to servicing all facets of their well-being. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share. Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast info@nextdaypodcast.com

Beautiful soul, this episode is for anyone who feels that something big is shifting and is ready to step into a year defined by ease, joy, and unexpected blessings. In this powerful two-part episode, Julie shares channeled angel messages and energetic insights for 2026. She explains why this year carries a massive expansion energy, not driven by burnout, hustle, or struggle, but through divine ease, presence, and alignment with God's highest vision for your life. Julie introduces new energetic tools the angels are guiding us to use, including the Energy Expansion Boom, the Cord Creation Technique, and what she calls Universal DoorDash a way of consciously co-creating with God and your angels through clarity, intention, and deep trust rather than force or manifestation. This episode reframes wealth, abundance, and success as soul-aligned living. It is especially supportive for those feeling overwhelmed, energetically overloaded, fearful about the future, or ready to release old subconscious beliefs around suffering, money, and worthiness. Episode Chapters (0:00) Angel messages and predictions for 2026 (4:56) Expansion without burnout: the core energy of the year (7:01) Unexpected blessings and divine plot twists (9:20) Releasing the belief that suffering is required to grow (14:30) The Energy Expansion Boom and auric field shift (17:57) Being instead of striving: the new way forward (21:29) The Cord Creation Technique (cord cutting in reverse) (26:12) Nervous system regulation and energetic ease (28:24) Universal DoorDash: ordering from the universe (33:41) Redefining wealth beyond money (38:17) Healing subconscious fear around money and success (44:31) Fear as information and energetic empowerment (46:49) Introducing the Pray and Be Wealthy series (49:08) Becoming the miracle others have prayed for Work with Julie & Your Angels If you've been feeling the nudge I want to hear my angels clearly, I want to work with them every day, here's how to go deeper:

Sterling is a medical real estate investor who led an $18.5 million acquisition that quickly appreciated to $25 million and has delivered an average 40% IRR across his portfolio. A resilient entrepreneur, he rose from homelessness to millionaire status within two years through his first business. Today, Sterling speaks nationally on passive medical real estate investing while also pursuing his passion for acting and film production.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   From homelessness to building a successful personal training business Why most podcast advice misses what actually matters How the right mentor can completely change your life The real difference between passive income and owning a job Spotting trends early and turning them into serious cash How seasoned investors unlock deals most people never see Inside the medical landlord side of real estate investing Reclaiming the childhood dreams you thought were gone   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

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! In this conversation, Dr. Stanton Hom sits down with Dr. Karyn Shanks! After decades in conventional practice, Dr. Shanks reinvented how she practices to serve people with chronic, complex illness who were failed by the standard medical system. In this episode, they explore why so many are "walking wounded", how trauma (including trauma from the medical system itself) underlies much chronic illness, and why illness is often the body's intelligent healing response rather than a "broken" malfunction. They dive into COVID as a pandemic of human vulnerability, systemic gaslighting, polarization, and how cultural narratives and dogmatic biomedicine disconnect us from our bodies' wisdom. Highlights: "Illness is beautiful… it's a healing cycle." –   "The only sustainable model of healthcare is one that works itself out of a job."    "The bedrock of human illness and chronic disease is that we live according to these narratives where we don't even trust our bodies anymore."    "Simple, small, and slow, that's my mantra."   Timestamps: 00:02 – Introducing Dr. Karyn Shanks and her 35-year journey 01:37 – From internist to holistic, integrative, and functional medicine 03:40 – "Unbroken" and why your body isn't wrong when it's sick 05:23 – The only sustainable healthcare model: working yourself out of a job 08:22 – COVID as a pandemic of vulnerability, not just a virus 15:41 – The biggest problem today: dogma, righteousness, and reductionism 20:46 – Dr. Shanks' core mission: returning patients to safety and self-trust 30:55 – How she practically creates safety for chronically ill patients 42:32 – Case study: healing begins in a sewing room, not a prescription pad 54:59 – One daily practice: a few moments to listen to what you need   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/    Links:    https://www.thehivemethod.co/ https://www.instagram.com/thehivemethod.co   About Dr. Karyn Shanks KARYN SHANKS MD is a physician, author, and teacher who helps clients recover their lives from chronic complex Illness—a journey she's walked herself. Her work integrates the sciences of directable human potential—epigenetics, neuroplasticity, systems-based functional medicine, and transformational psychology—with the lived wisdom that safety, compassion, and story are the true foundations of healing. Over four decades, she's learned one enduring truth: everyone can heal, and the best medicine comes from within.   She is the author of Heal—A Nine-Stage Roadmap to Recover Energy and The Wisdom of COVID-19—How to Rejuvenate, Reclaim Hope, and Heal in the New Post-Pandemic World.  The desire to go off grid and have the ability to grow your own food has never been stronger than before. No matter the size of your property, Food Forest Abundance can help you design a regenerative layout that utilizes your resources in the most synergistic and sustainable manner. 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Get ready to challenge the dominant narrative around birth in this deeply inspiring conversation with Australian midwife, researcher, and rebel, Dr. Melanie Jackson — host of The Great Birth Rebellion podcast. Melanie joins Debra Pascali‑Bonaro for a heartfelt and provocative exploration of what happens when we choose to birth outside the system — and within our power. Together, they unpack why more families are stepping away from institutional birth, how true midwifery care transforms outcomes, and how bliss, laughter, and joy can ripple through even the most intense moments of labor. Melanie shares intimate stories from her own births — one long and slow, the other fast, powerful, and joyfully filled with laughter — and offers profound wisdom about matrescence, physiological birth, and how honoring women's autonomy creates safer, more pleasurable births for everyone. In this episode you'll hear: The bliss and laughter that surprised Melanie in her second home birth What matrescence means and why it matters in understanding the transformation to motherhood Why "birth outside the system" can be the safest, most aligned choice for some families The evidence behind continuity of midwifery care — and why it should be the universal standard How pleasure, joy, and oxytocin weave through both sex and birth The global movement of rebellious midwives creating change from within Episode Highlights 2:44 — Melanie shares her journey into midwifery and the concept of "Matrescence." 5:07 — Melanie describes her two very different birth experiences. 13:12 — Discussion of "The Great Birth Rebellion" and its origins as a podcast. 14:25 — The importance of evidence-based maternity care and the role of midwives. 17:03 — Exploring the connection between birth, pleasure, and sexuality. 18:15 — The power of oxytocin and the potential for joy and bonding in birth. 19:00 — Where to find Melanie online and her offerings for midwives and parents. About Melanie Jackson: Dr. Melanie Jackson is a private midwife, researcher, mentor, and host of The Great Birth Rebellion podcast. With a PhD in midwifery on "Birth Outside the System," she is reshaping how midwives and mothers understand evidence, power, and physiology in birth. Through The Assembly and Convergence of Rebellious Midwives, she mentors practitioners and uplifts the profession with passion and purpose. Connect with Melanie:Website: melaniethemidwife.com Instagram: @melaniethemidwife TikTok: @melaniethemidwife Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgYNzASpo0UbzyzRkNb-s-w Podcast: The Great Birth Rebellion Connect with Debra:Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471  ------- Pleasure isn't a luxury, It's your birthright Discover the secret to a Safe, Sensual & Empowering Birth Experience Pleasurable Birth Essentials is your toolkit for a birth that's as safe as it is sensual, as evidence-based as it is soulful. This is not your average childbirth class. This is a revolution—a journey designed for mamas who trust their bodies and their minds. Here, pleasure isn't an afterthought – it's foundational. Evidence isn't dry – it's empowering. Community isn't optional – it's essential. You deserve a birth that honors your strength, your sensuality, and your sovereignty. https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials/ 

In Episode 174, catching up on all things December + what's on my mind heading into 2026! 00:14 December Recap04:50 Work/Life Balance 10:03 My favorite hack for working with the daily planetary energies17:18 What's Ahead in 202627:37 Astrology for January - Major Transits33:56 Wrap UpDisclaimer: I am an educator. None of what is shared in these conversations should be taken as medical advice. Of course you should always consult your trusted healthcare provider before making any health related decisions. Work with Alyson: Apply for my signature program ANCHORED 1:1 Private Coaching [6-months] - Apply HERE For BTS Content not seen anywhere else join my Email Newsletter--> Subscribe here! **This is an affiliate link - I do receive a small commission when you use my link to shop. This helps to offset the costs of the show. Check out GutPersonal! - Use code 'Alyson' to save 10% - PS the new lemon lime miracle worker is SOOO GOOD!

Top 5 Topics:- 2 Years Of High Unmatched 6-Year OMFS Program Numbers, & the Future of Oral Surgery Training- Periodontists vs Oral Surgeons: The Silent Battle for Implants, Sedation & Dental School Influence- Is Office Anesthesia in Danger? The Fight to Save OMFS Sedation from CRNAs, Hospital Politics, And Misleading Data- The Economics of Becoming an Oral Surgeon: $750,000 Debt, Low Reimbursement & the New Reality- How Oral Surgery Can Survive: Marketing, Value, Full-Arch Implants, and Reclaiming the Specialty In The Dental SchoolQuotes & Wisdom:04:07 – “Oral surgery is the great bridge between dentistry and medicine.”05:37–06:56 – “You have to know when to step back… I think 25 years is a good run. I'll always be motivated to teach and motivated to share knowledge. That's been my passion from the beginning.”09:49–10:31 – “Along the way I grabbed my MBA as well… taking night school for three years every Monday night for four hours… Now, having the MBA has allowed me to kind of see the errors that I made early on in my own practice.”14:55–15:26 – “Our students are the consumer of the programs… If you look at the dynamics and the history of the specialty and what the specialty wanted to do 30 years ago, it may not be what the product of the specialty wants to do now.”18:56–19:44 – “You have to market. You've got to market to the consumer what the value is. And if that perceived value makes sense to the person, then you've got a win-win.”29:21–30:40 – “You think back to your own personal experience with the specialty… There is that one experience that really hits you in the heart, and you hold onto that experience and that's why you chose this field… You have to derive the value of the specialty for you, and it's going to be different for every individual.”38:17–39:06 – “I love this specialty. You want it to flourish. I want it to be there many years beyond my own existence, and that we're at the cutting edge… We want to expand without losing anything.”55:14–55:41 – “I think the data is going to be our defense… How many fewer patients would actually receive care if they didn't have access to our ability to give them anesthesia in dentistry? How can you argue with numbers?”Questions:05:23 - “Why this step back? To private practice at this point and step away from the director role?”13:23 – “Don't think all those years and rotations are necessary—how many rectal exams do you really need to do as an oral surgery resident, you know what I mean?”17:38 - “I get this question all the time: why the 6-year versus the 4-year OMS program? What did the 6-year track benefit for you, and what do you recommend for others to pursue with the MD?”21:11 – “If periodontists are filling the gap at the dental schools—doing implants, sedations, managing complications—what does that mean for oral surgery's foothold and for who gets called when something goes wrong?”32:32 – “If we don't make full-arch ‘all-on-X' a real requirement in OMFS training, is one of the other professions going to step in and own that space instead of us?”41:13 – “What drove you, during residency at Case Western, to go into the cosmetics direction? Did any other people from your program graduate and take that same path?”43:59 – “Do you have any residents rotate through your practice right now, or is it very separate from the residency?”

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Katy Miller, founder of Pain Free Effect, a health coaching business that helps career-driven professionals overcome back pain and the negative effects of long hours sitting.Through her tailored coaching program, Katy draws on both her engineering background and her personal journey with chronic pain to guide busy professionals towards healthier habits that fit their demanding lives.Now, Katy's shift from problem-solving as an engineer to empowering clients to solve their own challenges demonstrates the powerful mindset change that can come from turning personal struggles into a mission.And while balancing her career with building her business, she's proving that growth, visibility, and self-leadership are all possible when you align with who you truly are.Here's where to find more:http://linkedin.com/in/katherinesarahmillerhttps://www.instagram.com/painfreeeffect________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

In this first episode of 2026, I'm inviting you into a deeply important conversation about self worth, rest, and the pressure to always be doing. As we enter a new year, many of us naturally reflect on our lives, our habits, and where we want to grow. In this episode, I explore the often hidden belief that our value is tied to productivity. I share personal reflections about guilt around rest, the pressure to constantly be doing, and how these patterns are often passed down through family conditioning and collective expectations. This episode is an invitation to pause and ask yourself: Do I believe I am worthy even when I am not producing? Am I allowing myself to rest, create, and simply be? What would change if I released the belief that my value comes from doing? We talk about how over-functioning and constant busyness disconnect us from our joy, our creativity, and our natural rhythms. I also share why modeling rest and self-care is especially important for our children, and how healing this pattern in ourselves helps shift it for future generations. If you are feeling burned out, restless, or guilty when you slow down, this episode is for you. You are not meant to be a machine. You are here to experience, create, and enjoy your life. ✨ Topics explored in this episode: Why productivity addiction is so common How guilt around rest gets programmed into us The difference between doing and being Reclaiming rest as a spiritual practice Giving yourself permission to enjoy your life Healing generational patterns around worth and overworking   Take a breath. Let yourself receive. And remember, you are worthy simply because you exist.  

Technology is shaping our kids, often more than we realize. In this Facing the Dark episode, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender help parents move beyond fear or frustration toward clarity, compassion, and leadership. Drawing on research, Scripture, and real family experience, they explore how screens quietly train attitudes like entitlement, impatience, and self-centeredness, and how families can reclaim joy, peace, and connection through intentional, gradual change. This episode equips parents to lead tech conversations wisely, create family plans kids can buy into, and choose whom their household will truly serve. Consider Dr. Kathy's book on Technology: https://celebratekids.com/screensandteens Sign-up to get email or text updates from Dr. Kathy: https://celebratekids.com/podcasts

In this Write Big session of the #amWriting Podcast, Jennie Nash talks with author and book coach Janet Fox about a powerful decision: buying back the rights to her first novel and reissuing it on her own terms.Janet shares her journey through traditional publishing, what it took to reclaim ownership of her work, and why legacy—not trends or permission—now guides her creative choices. This conversation is a clear-eyed, inspiring look at what it means to stop waiting and start owning your writing life.In this episode:* What it really means to buy back your book rights* Why “out of print” doesn't have to mean the end* Publishing as a tool—not an identity* Self-publishing, kid lit, and changing industry realities* Ownership, legacy, and writing from the heartThis episode is a powerful reminder that your work belongs to you—and that writing big often begins with claiming what you've already made.Mentioned in Episode* Darcy Pattison* 100 Covers* BookFunnel* Draft2Digital* Jane Friedman newsletter* Janet's SubstackGuest BioJanet Fox has worn many hats—English teacher, oceanographer, rock band singer—but her favorite is “award-winning children's author.” She's written thirteen books for kids and teens, from science nonfiction to mysterious middle grade to swoony YA. Janet holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and is an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach. She lives in Montana with her husband, and their lively yellow lab. When she's not writing, she helps fellow storytellers find their voice and bring their best work to life. Her stories are full of heart and always have just a touch of magic. Find her here: janetsfox.comJoin the Blueprint SprintStarting January 12 and rolling though February, KJ Dell'Antonia and Jennie Nash will lead you through the 14 foundational questions that every writer should ask of themselves and their book, whether you're just getting started, are mid-draft or starting on on the whatever-number revision with weekly assignments, live events, workbooks and updated access to all the Blueprint resources. All you need to do is be a paid subscriber and stay tuned—we'll let you know how to get signed up.I NEED a January Blueprint!What if you want even MORE? Then you could be one of a very few #AmWriting subscribers who join our first ever Blueprint Sprint cohort. 6 weeks of working together and write-alongs, 5 group-only live sessions, which will be recorded for anyone who can't attend and a members-only community dedicated to helping you create a Blueprint that leads you to the book you want to write, ending with direct feedback from me and from Jennie on your flap copy and 3 page Inside-Outline.We're keeping this small on purpose—we max out at 10 and we might drop that down—so applications to join this group open today and will be evaluated on a first-come, first serve basis. Once we have 10 people, we will close down the application, so get yours in early! Early-bird pricing is $1000 until December 22, after that the price goes up to $1200 (if there are spaces left by then).What are we looking for? 10 writers who are prepared to commit to the process and to the cohort, who do what they set out to do when they set out to do it, who welcome constructive feedback and are willing to do what it takes to build a blueprint for the book they want to create. Writers who know that sometimes you must look a hard truth in the face and cut your losses, that what goes in the scrap heap is rarely resurrected but that the scrap heap is a necessary part of the work. Writers who won't take no for an answer, but can hear “not this” and feel both disappointment and a burning determination that the next effort will be the one that gets there.Also: no a******s.What will you need to apply? We want to hear about your professional and publishing backgrounds, but no publishing experience is necessary. We want to know where you are with this current project, but “still noodling” is a fine answer. The primary requirements are first, a readiness to do the work and second and more ephemerally, our sense of what makes a cohesive cohort.If that sounds like you, here you go—the time to apply is now.Links & Resources* Learn more about the Blueprint tools* Substack about how each genre has a different primary goal in the Blueprint* #amwriting Episode about the Blueprint origin story and why it's such a powerful tool. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Steve welcomes Robert Chernin, Chairman of Israel Appreciation Day, to discuss the launch of a new national initiative aimed at reclaiming Israel's story and strengthening public understanding across the United States. Chernin explains why it is more important than ever to stand with Israel, confront misinformation, and highlight Israel's democratic values, security challenges, and historic ties to the Judeo Christian foundation shared by Americans. The conversation focuses on education, unity, and why faith based and freedom loving Americans continue to see Israel as a vital ally. Tune in as Steve and Robert talk about truth, strength, and the importance of supporting Israel in today's cultural and political climate.

In this solo New Year episode, Darin Olien strips everything back to what actually works. Not hacks. Not trends. The fundamentals. Discipline, food, movement, stillness, sleep, hydration, and real human connection. Darin explains why sovereignty is built through small daily practices — and how mastering the basics is what creates freedom, resilience, joy, and a truly SuperLife.     What You'll Learn 00:00 – 02:00 Welcome to SuperLife + why this episode is about foundations, not quick fixes 02:00 – 03:21 Why New Year change fails — and how discipline actually creates freedom 03:21 – 04:21 Discipline reframed: not restriction, but the container for sovereignty 04:21 – 05:29 How to build momentum with one high-leverage habit (and why simplicity wins) 05:29 – 06:15 Sleep as a keystone habit — routines, consistency, and nervous system repair 06:15 – 07:39 Food basics: eating close to the source and why Mediterranean-style works long-term 07:39 – 09:13 Practical nutrition without overwhelm — fiber, diversity, and simple planning 09:13 – 10:54 Movement as medicine — why walking and consistency beat intensity 10:54 – 12:00 Strength, mood, brain health, and why there's no substitute for exercise 12:00 – 14:04 Sponsor break: non-toxic cookware and eliminating hidden daily toxins 14:04 – 16:36 Silence and stillness — the missing vital force in modern life 16:36 – 17:22 Sleep as repair: mitochondria, recovery, and why stimulation without repair fails 17:22 – 18:14 Hydration fundamentals — mood, cognition, digestion, and mineral balance 18:14 – 19:43 Water rituals, warmth, electrolytes, and daily hydration structure 19:43 – 21:23 Heart-centered living — healing, relationships, and real human connection 21:23 – 22:55 Why meaningful relationships are the lifeblood of happiness 22:55 – 24:28 Escaping algorithmic dopamine and replacing fatal conveniences 24:28 – 25:32 Media fasting, boundaries, and protecting your inner life 25:32 – 26:46 Why the basics are the most powerful tools you have 26:46 – 27:56 Final message: pick one habit, build sovereignty, and create your SuperLife     Thank You to Our Sponsors Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Go to their website at fromourplace.com/darin and get 35% off sitewide in their largest sale of the year. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.       Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway The basics aren't boring — they're the most powerful tools you have. Discipline creates freedom. Simple food fuels performance. Movement, sleep, stillness, hydration, and real connection build resilience. Pick one habit, commit to it, and build the life you actually want.  

Julia Davis from The War on Beauty joins Trending with Timmerie Episode Guide A Gen Z young woman shares her journey from rejecting religion to embracing the Catholic faith (208) The war on beauty and what modesty could look like (27:18) Country artist Kelsea Ballerini’s new song I Sit in Parks regrets “missing the mark” on having a family and marriage while chasing other things (41:57) Resources mentioned: Jay Day Catholic jewelry company https://jaydaydressco.com/

In this episode of Rich Black Woman, we're diving into the future of culture, creativity, and digital power with the brilliant Shakir Ramsey — a digital growth strategist, marketing executive and AI Advisor who's worked with giants like Google, adidas, and Lionsgate.Shakir is on a mission to help overlooked creators and communities reclaim their visibility, voice, and value using technology — especially Artificial Intelligence. From decoding mar-tech to building digital ecosystems that empower people, he's shaping the next era of culture and commerce.And when he's not mapping digital strategy? He's in the studio making beats, experimenting with new media, and pushing the boundaries of visual and audio storytelling.If you're ready to understand how AI, our creativity, and culture collide — and how Black women can leverage this moment to expand our influence and income — this conversation is a must‑listen.

Send us a text✨ Grab Adriana's free Human Design 101 guide here!Welcome back to another episode of Weathervane Witches, the latest in a series of conversations with my local support system of incredibly intuitive women:Nicole Pope, Transformational Spirit Communicator and Evidential MediumJessica Bridge, ERYT500 Kundalini and Vinyasa Yoga TeacherRachael Phelan, Ancestral Healer and Psychic MediumIn this episode, Nicole takes the reins in a real-truth deep dive about what reclaiming our power means for each of us.We all have these inspirational drives to show up authentically and be the best versions of ourselves, and yet we continue to play small, apologize for how we show up, and minimize our power because we don't fully trust it yet.So today we're getting into how we've each evolved in our reclamation of power over the past year: where we've struggled, what's held us back, AND places where we're proud of stepping into our power.And we're talking about:how we're done with diluting ourselves by only listening to advice on what's worked in the past and what's sellablerealizing that we don't have to "solve" anything when we trigger people, that we're not the problem and don't need to take it personallythe loneliness when reclaiming your power means creating something that doesn't exist in our current system — when you feel different than anyone else in your space and fieldthe death and rebirth cycle of leaving your old self behind when you find new power and avoiding "crab mentality" (it's a real thing)So get ready for more truth bombs from this powerful group of women in 2026 because, as Nicole says, where we're going is nothing like where we started from!Join me and Nicole Pope for Revive Your Sacral Power: The Divine Attunement, starting 1/6! This 6-month intimate initiation is designed to bring you more connection, more aliveness, more clarity, more soul, and more power. Sign up here.Connect with the Weathervane Witches:Rachael: thegoodwitchofthenortheast.comIG: @thegoodwitchofthenortheastJessica: jtbwellness.comIG: @beamyourheartNicole: mediumnicole.comIG @mediumnicoJoin me for Co-Create, a monthly new moon circle for the spiritually curious! Sign up here The Magnetic Rebellion is my supportive, soul-seeking community that lets you explore the path of transformation aligned specifically to YOU. Join The Magnetic Rebellion! Work with me 1:1 in my Sacred Design private mentorship: Book a call here. Visit AdrianaKeefe.com to download your free Human Design bodygraph, book a chart reading, and more! Check out my YouTube channel for bonus chart readings and episodes! Connect with me on Instagram @adrikeefe I'm DYINGGG to get to know you better so I'd love for you to hang around: Subscribe, share, and review this episode!

No one likes to feel disappointed, but when you've gone through emotional abuse, that fear and avoidance is even stronger.  Growing up, you learned the only way you could have value as a person was by pleasing others and essentially preventing them from experiencing a negative emotion.  So if someone was disappointed in you, that was your fault, and thus, your responsibility to “fix.”  I also think of disappointment as a gateway emotion to things like: shame, guilt, regret, inadequacy, etc.  Disappointment isn't that big or heavy of an emotion; it's what you make that disappointment (or failure, or missed expectation) mean about you.  Keep listening as we dive further into this concept and how it impacts our ability to set goals, to believe in ourselves, to believe new things about ourselves, and fully heal from trauma and abuse.  Join me this Saturday, January 3rd for an all new workshop From Survival to Desire: Crafting Your Future Vision This is not about goal-setting. This is a reclamation.  Reclaiming your voice, your body, your life.  Get more details and save your seat: https://workshops.bodyyoucrave.com/fv-workshop  When you're ready to learn more about working together, schedule your free consultation to see if we're a good fit at www.bodyyoucrave.com/schedule. Chapters (00:00:02) - Hungry for Love(00:00:24) - The Importance of Disappointment(00:08:07) - How Disappointment Can Trigger Shame in Yourself(00:15:33) - Reclaim Your Future Vision Workshop(00:22:22) - Creating the Life You Deserve

In this Best of SMR conversation, Francie Winslow shares her transformative journey from the constraints of purity culture to embracing a vibrant and fulfilling sexual life within marriage. She discusses the importance of understanding sexuality as a divine gift, the need for education and growth in sexual intimacy, and the detrimental effects of silence and shame surrounding women's sexuality. We also talk about the historical context that has shaped women's views on their bodies and sexuality, advocating for a shift towards embracing the beauty and joy of sexual expression as part of God's design. The conversation highlights the significance of vulnerability and open communication in fostering healthy sexual relationships. Enjoy the show! On the Xtended version … In this XTD conversation, Francie and I explore the sacredness of sexuality, the importance of community and education in sexual wholeness, and the need for healing in sexual relationships. We discuss personal experiences that shaped their understanding of sexuality, the role of husbands in nurturing intimacy, and the necessity of bringing light to often taboo conversations about sex. . Sponsors … Cure Hydration: Get 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best by visiting https://curehydration.com/passion and using promo code passion at checkout. Alloy: Get your Alloy prescription today. Visit https://myalloy.com/PASSION today for $20 off your first order! #agegracefully Academy: Join the Academy and go deeper. https://smr.fm/academy The post Best of SMR: Reclaiming Women's Sexuality | Francie Winslow #761 first appeared on Sexy Marriage Radio.

To close out 2025, the 100th anniversary of Frantz Fanon's birth, we bring on Jonathan Turner of Al Fida'i Media Network to discuss how we should reclaim the revolutionary Fanon, and utilize his works when analyzing the situation in Gaza.  We hope that this conversation will be both useful to you, and also inspiring.  We also hope that you have a lovely New Year, and that 2026 will bring you all renewed vigor in the ongoing struggle.  Jonathan Turner is a writer for Al Fida'i Media Network.  We highly recommend not only checking out their work, but also supporting them on patreon. Help support the show by signing up to our patreon, where you also will get bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/guerrillahistory 

Think alcohol helped you be your "authentic self"? Head Coach Matt reveals the truth: Alcohol use disorder actively disrupts the brain circuits (like the Insula and Prefrontal Cortex) necessary for genuine self-expression. Learn why authenticity is defined as the alignment of your values, beliefs, and actions, and how living out of alignment leads to painful cognitive dissonance. This episode provides probing questions to help you clarify your core values and shows how finding supportive community builds the self-trust needed to live authentically and confidently.   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

Welcome to Weird Web Radio! Happy New Year, my friends! May 2026 bring your magic to beautiful life! This episode features Irisanya Moon! Irisanya and I talked about ghosts, haunting, Reclaiming Witchcraft tradition, benefits of a tradition, what it means to be a Witch today, the Norns from Nordic myth, Greek Myths, Fate, Aphrodite, Gods, and so much more! This was a wonderful and fun conversation with an amazing human being! Irisanya's BIO: Irisanya Moon (she/they) is an author of 10+ books, Witch, priestess, international teacher, and initiate in the Reclaiming tradition. A devotee of Aphrodite, Hecate, the Norns, and Iris, she has practiced magick for 20+ years. They are passionate about the idea that life is (and humans are) love spells, ever experiencing a dance of desire and connection, moving in and out of the heart, always returning to love. Her teaching/facilitation style is immersive, gracious, safe, authentic, and welcoming to inspire transformation and liberation individually and collectively. Irisanya On the WEB: www.irisanyamoon.com irisanya.substack.com   Enjoy the show! Stay Weird! Want to know what Irisanya and I Talk about in the bonus portion?! Join us and find out! Join here! It's time to sport a new look? Hell yes! Check out the Official Weird Web Radio Store for Shirts, Hoodies, Hats, and more! You can also come join the Facebook discussion group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weirdwebradio/ New Instagram for Weird Web Radio! Follow for unique content and videos! https://www.instagram.com/weirdwebradio/ You can make a One-Time Donation to help support the show and show some love! Is this show worth a dollar to you? How about five dollars? Help support this podcast! That gets you into the Weird Web Radio membership where the extra goodies appear! Join the membership at patreon.com/weirdwebradio or at weirdwebradio.com and click Join the Membership! SHOW NOTES: SUBSCRIBE ON Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify! Also streaming on mobile apps for podcasts! Intro voice over by Lothar Tuppan. Outro voice over by Lonnie Scott Intro & Outro Music by Nine Inch Nails on the album '7', song title 'Ghost', under Creative Commons License.

In this powerful Soul Elevation livestream, I share a deeply important message about humility, divine embodiment, and reclaiming your spiritual authority as we move toward the close of 2025 and prepare for a new cycle of expansion. Many of us were taught that humility means making ourselves small, staying quiet, or denying our own power. But this misunderstanding can actually block our spiritual growth and keep us disconnected from our true nature. In this livestream, I explore what it truly means to embody your divinity and why humility, when misunderstood, can keep us from fully stepping into our purpose. We talk about the difference between egoic power and divine power, and how true empowerment comes from allowing higher consciousness to move through you rather than trying to control or suppress it. I also share reflections on the energetic shift we are collectively experiencing as we move toward 2026, and how this moment is inviting us to release self-minimization and step into our full expression as embodied souls. This episode is for you if you are feeling the call to: • Step into your spiritual authority • Release patterns of self-diminishment • Embody your divinity in everyday life • Align with higher consciousness and purpose • Move into the next phase of your awakening ✨ You are not here to shrink. You are here to embody the fullness of who you are. If this message resonates, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need this reminder today. Subscribe to my new Soul Meditation CLIPS channel for more inspiration: https://www.youtube.com/@soulelevationclips?sub_confirmation=1   

While we prepare Season 16 of the podcast, Tim will be giving weekly rapid reactions to audio articles from The Fire Time Magazine. In this week's episode, Tim reacts to Clay Dennis' article "168 Hours: Reclaiming Balance Between Work and Family" (released in the November 2025 issue of The Fire Time Magazine). ------ To hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: ⁠https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazine⁠ Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: ⁠https://magazine.itsfiretime.com⁠ Download The Fire Time Magazine app to get full access to the magazine (for free): ⁠https://www.itsfiretime.com/app⁠ Support The Fire Time Podcast financially: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/itsfiretime⁠

What does it mean to be erotically alive—and how do we reclaim that connection after trauma, disconnection, or years of shutting down?In this intimate and illuminating conversation, I'm joined by trauma-informed somatic educator and Netflix's Sex, Love & goop expert Darshana Avila. Together, we unpack the deeper meaning of erotic aliveness, the body as a gateway to truth, and how our capacity for pleasure and power is often buried beneath layers of cultural conditioning and trauma.We explore the role of somatic safety in true intimacy, what it means to center the body over the mind in healing work, and how you can begin to feel more at home within yourself again.Darshana shares potent reflections from her own life, as well as embodied tools you can begin practicing now to move from shutdown to sensation, from dissociation to desire.This episode is a powerful reminder: your pleasure is not frivolous—it's foundational. And reclaiming it is a radical, healing act.Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/gHt7QKw8K1gConnect with Darshana:www.darshanaavila.comwww.instagram.com/darshana_avilawww.youtube.com/@darshana-avilawww.linkedin.com/in/darshana-avilaFREE GIFT: skool.com/galgasmGalgasm! is a free online community hub for women and AFAB folks ready to live, love and lead from their deepest pleasure and power. With a library full of resources and live-taught workshops and Q&A sessions with Darshana, it's a wonderful way to begin your journey to Erotic Wholeness.Connect with me:❥Softening into self- 3 month 1:1 with Whats App Support:https://marina-yt.mykajabi.com/offers/PAWQhZHu❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠ ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:“You can't force the body to open. You can only invite it to feel safe.” “Erotic aliveness is your creative life force—not just sex, but your ability to feel, to create, to be present.” “The nervous system remembers everything. But it also knows how to heal.” “We've been taught to live from the neck up. Healing means coming home to the body.”“Pleasure is not a luxury. It's a compass pointing us toward aliveness.”somatic healing, trauma recovery, erotic embodiment, nervous system regulation, intimacy, sexual healing, darshana avila, netflix sex love and goop, pleasure and power, trauma-informed healing, body-based therapy, reclaiming desire, embodied relationships, somatics for intimacy

Not knowing what you want is not a failure — it's a survival skill.” That's why I'm hosting a new workshop: From Survival to Desire: Crafting Your Future Vision This workshop is not about pressure or performance;  It's not even about goal-setting. This is a reclamation.  Reclaiming your voice, your body, your life.  From Survival to Desire Workshop is strategically designed to help you go from feeling disconnected from your desires, direction, or clarity, and relearn how to want—without guilt, fear, or pressure—and translate that into a grounded 1-year and 3-year vision you can start implementing immediately.  Saturday January 3, at 7am pst / 10am est  (Replay available if you can't join us live)  Get all the details and save your spot:  https://workshops.bodyyoucrave.com/fv-workshop Chapters (00:00:02) - How to Lose 40+ Weight With Love(00:00:35) - How to Create Your Future Vision(00:07:52) - How to Create a Plan for Your Life(00:12:24) - The Fear of Disappointment in the Narcissist Marriage(00:17:07) - What Was Not Safe to Want or to Have in the Marriage(00:25:25) - A New Year's Manifesting(00:26:14) - Binge Eating and Relationship Cycle

The Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg (December 14, 2025)

Erwan Le Corre, founder of MovNat, joins Gabby Reece to explore natural movement, breath-hold training, and what it means to move — and live — with more freedom. They discuss movement poverty, functional strength vs. appearance, outdoor training, and how simple daily practices can restore resilience, calm, and confidence in the body.FIND ERWANNatural Movement (MovNat): https://www.movnat.comBreath-Hold Training: https://www.breathholdwork.comInstagram: @erwanlecorreFOR MORE ON GABBYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficialThe Gabby Reece Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GabbyReeceProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Year Ahead episode, Lindsay Mack and Jeff Hinshaw explore the following: 2025 Reflections: 2025's deeply Piscean tone—shaped by Neptune in Pisces since 2011, the Hermit archetype, and themes of grief, waiting, and dissolution. A year of initiation: 2026 is a universal 1 year, aligned with the Magician, Wheel of Fortune, and Sun in the Tarot, pointing to beginnings, clarity, momentum, and reclaimed spiritual authority. Major astrological shift: Saturn and Neptune move from Pisces into Aries, ushering in a fire-driven era focused on action, identity, and leadership. Key February activation: Saturn enters Aries, an Aquarius New Moon solar eclipse coincides with the Chinese New Year // Year of the Fire Horse, and Saturn conjuncts Neptune at 0° Aries—marking the birth of a new cycle of imaginative, embodied leadership. Fire expands through the year: Jupiter's entry into Leo later in 2026 amplifies creativity, joy, and heart-led visibility. Tarot themes: 2025's patience and preparation (Hermit, Knight of Pentacles) give way to 2026's initiators—the Knight of Wands, Magician, Wheel, and Sun—emphasizing bold action and authorship. Long-cycle beginnings: Reflections on 2017 highlight how Magician/Sun years often launch projects and identities that shape an entire nine-year cycle. Working with grief: The episode emphasizes transforming grief into tools, talismans, and creative practices rather than bypassing it. Reclaiming agency: 2026 invites a redefinition of relationship to spirit, community, and collaboration, guided by the mantra “allow your mind to be the wand.” Choose your own adventure: Listeners are encouraged to clear unhelpful patterns, choose aligned collaborations, and ask: What is your tool? What is your name? Who are you ready to become?   Cosmic Cousins Links Newsletter 6-Month Online Fools Tarot Journey Mentorship Deep Dive Astrology Readings Tarot Soul Journey  Cosmic Cousins Substack & Memberships Intro & Outro Music by:  Felix III

Send us a textIn this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Jeffrey Nuziard, the visionary founder of Sexual Wellness Centers of America. At just 40 years old, Jeff faced a personal health crisis that could have defined his future, but instead, it ignited a passion to help others reclaim their sexual health. He shares his remarkable journey of developing a patented protocol that boasts a 97.2% success rate in treating erectile dysfunction, offering hope to countless men and women. Jeff discusses the stigma surrounding sexual wellness and how he is breaking down barriers to foster open conversations about intimacy and confidence. Listeners will be inspired by his insights into the emotional and physical aspects of sexual health, as well as the importance of addressing the root causes of dysfunction. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion about the power of resilience and the impact of sexual wellness on overall health and relationships. Discover more about Jeff and his work at www.regenmax.com.Support the show

Homily for Holy Family Sunday (December 28, 2025) Total Time: 16m6s **Recorded at the 4PM Mass at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in BuckleyAI notes for homily (Click HERE)

Send us a textAre we living — or simply scrolling through life? In this powerful conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with digital wellbeing expert and endurance athlete Colin Corby to explore how our relationship with technology is quietly reshaping our health, focus, and sense of connection. Colin shares his extraordinary journey from tech-industry burnout to four Ironman triathlons, open-water distance swims, and ultimately building The Digital Detox Coach to help people reclaim time, energy, and clarity.We explore why so many of us wake up and reach for our phones, the subtle ways multitasking drains our cognitive power, how online “noise” crowds out creativity, and why younger generations struggle with real-life communication. Colin introduces the concept of becoming a business athlete — someone who treats recovery, mindset, focus, and boundaries as seriously as physical training.He breaks down signs you may need a digital reset, how habits form, the dangers of constant notifications, and why tech isn't the enemy — our lack of balance is.If you've ever felt overwhelmed, distracted, or too “plugged in,” this episode offers a grounded, hopeful roadmap to healthier digital living.⭐ Top 3 Highlights

Palliative care physician and certified physician development coach Christie Mulholland discusses her article, "Reclaiming physician agency in a broken system." She shares her personal story of leaving a prestigious academic position after realizing that "being a good doctor" was impossible within the constraints of corporate health care. Christie explains how for-profit entities now control seventy-eight percent of hospices, leading to worse patient care and deep moral injury for clinicians. The discussion explores the four paths physicians can take to reclaim agency: working within the system with boundaries, building alternatives like direct primary care, organizing through unions, or planning a strategic exit. Christie emphasizes that while the system is broken, physicians still have the power to make conscious choices about how they engage with it. Learn how to move from passive demoralization to active, values-driven leadership in your medical career. Our presenting sponsor is Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Want to streamline your clinical documentation and take advantage of customizations that put you in control? What about the ability to surface information right at the point of care or automate tasks with just a click? Now, you can. Microsoft Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow, is transforming how clinicians work. Offering an extensible AI workspace and a single, integrated platform, Dragon Copilot can help you unlock new levels of efficiency. Plus, it's backed by a proven track record and decades of clinical expertise, and it's part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, built on a foundation of trust. Ease your administrative burdens and stay focused on what matters most with Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

RECLAIMING THE HISTORICAL JEWISH FAMILY Colleague James Tabor. Highlighting the Protoevangelium of James, Tabor contrasts its depiction of a perpetual virgin Mary with historical evidence of a large Jewish family. He argues Mary had numerous children and that her parents were likely wealthy property owners in Sepphoris, integrating Jesus into a close-knit extended family. NUMBER 3