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Why Isn't Everyone Becoming the One? with Sheleana Aiyana If you keep attracting the same relationship in a different body… this conversation changes everything. In this episode of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily sits down with Sheleana Aiyana, founder of Rising Woman and bestselling author of Becoming the One, to explore the deeper truth behind conscious partnership. This is not a conversation about “manifesting your person.” It's about becoming the version of you who no longer abandons herself. Sheleana shares her journey from foster care, addiction, and abusive relationships to becoming a guide for millions of women healing attachment wounds and building conscious love. Together, they unpack: Why healing the mother wound and father wound transforms your relationships The difference between manifestation and nervous system safety What shadow work actually means (and why it isn't self-blame) How to stop outsourcing your wholeness Why sometimes things have to fall apart before real love can arrive If you've ever wondered: “Why do I keep repeating the same patterns?” “Am I doing manifestation wrong?” “Why isn't the relationship here yet?” This episode offers a grounded, compassionate reframe. You cannot manifest sustainable love from a stressed nervous system. Meditation helps you unmanifest stress. Shadow work helps you metabolize your past. Conscious creation becomes possible from coherence. About Sheleana Aiyana Sheleana Aiyana is the founder of Rising Woman and bestselling author of Becoming the One. Her work integrates somatics, attachment healing, and conscious relationship education to help women break trauma cycles and build secure love. Follow: Instagram: @risingwoman | @sheleanaaiyana Key Moments 00:00 – The crisis that sparked Sheleana's awakening 07:00 – Foster care, trauma, and early spiritual experiences 15:30 – The mother wound, codependency, and betrayal 16:40 – When manifestation backfires without inner healing 30:00 – What shadow work actually means (and how to do it safely) 36:40 – Owning your “imperfect” parts reduces their charge 39:50 – Releasing the mother archetype and reclaiming compassion 45:00 – Sovereignty vs. isolation in healing 50:00 – Reclaiming agency and ending guru pedestalization 56:00 – Final reflections on becoming “the one” If this conversation resonates, here's your next step: Start with the foundation. Ziva Meditation trains your nervous system to access deep rest, which allows you to respond from clarity instead of trauma patterns. Links: Free 3-day meditation training: zivameditation.com/preview Explore Ziva Magic: zivameditation.com/magic Because love doesn't start with someone else. It starts with you. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who's ready to break the cycle.
Laura Owens, broadcaster and domestic violence survivor, shares her journey from an abusive relationship to reclaiming her voice and sense of self. Growing up in a family dedicated to broadcasting and storytelling, she learned the power of narrative—but nothing prepared her for how deeply trauma would challenge her ability to trust and be vulnerable. Laura explains why going to the police felt like a betrayal that led nowhere, why victims face a coat of shame they shouldn't have to wear, and how emotional abuse can be more damaging than physical violence. She explores the difference between letting your past inform your future versus letting it define you, why self-worth recovery is a daily struggle, and how gratitude journaling and surrounding yourself with trustworthy people become part of healing. This conversation challenges the victim-blaming question of why didn't she leave and reframes survival as strength, not weakness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on March 1 , 2026, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
After a decade away from music, Hilary Duff is back with Luck… or Something — a new album that dives into the messy, vulnerable and raw parts of life she's now navigating in her late 30s. Hilary sits down with guest host Garvia Bailey in the Q studio to discuss her comeback album, child stardom, and her complicated relationship with Lizzie McGuire.
Building the Business You Really Want: Strategic Alignment and Intentional Success with Gwen BortnerIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Gwen Bortner, the founder of Everyday Effectiveness, to explore the vital intersection of business strategy and personal fulfillment. With a career spanning over four decades and 47 different industries, Gwen brings a master-level perspective to organizational design and leadership accountability. Their conversation serves as a roadmap for entrepreneurs—particularly women leaders—who find themselves achieving traditional milestones of "success" yet feeling disconnected from the joy and purpose that originally sparked their journey. Gwen shares how to dismantle the "shoulds" of the business world to remodel a venture that is both highly effective and deeply aligned with the owner's authentic vision.Reclaiming the Vision: Remodeling Your Business for Long-Term SustainabilityThe transition from a high-growth startup to a sustainable, fulfilling enterprise requires a radical shift in how a leader defines success. Gwen explains that many founders fall into the trap of chasing external benchmarks—revenue targets, headcount, or market status—that don't actually resonate with their personal values. This misalignment often leads to a persistent dread of the workweek and a sense of chronic exhaustion, even when the balance sheet looks healthy. To correct this, business owners must engage in a process of "intentional remodeling," auditing every aspect of their operations to ensure the business is serving the life they want to live, rather than the other way around.A common hurdle for high-achievers is the tendency to move the goalposts the moment a victory is achieved, which effectively eliminates the opportunity for reflection and celebration. Gwen emphasizes that celebrating wins is not just about a temporary "victory lap"; it is a strategic tool for identifying what is actually working within the business. By conducting a "success audit," entrepreneurs can isolate the specific behaviors and strategies that led to a positive outcome, allowing them to replicate those results with less friction in the future. Without this pause to acknowledge progress, leaders risk burning out on a treadmill of endless tasks that offer no emotional return on investment.Strategic advisory plays a crucial role in this process, acting as a mirror for the "hard questions" that entrepreneurs often avoid. Gwen describes her role as a strategic accountability partner who helps CEOs cut through the noise of daily operations to confront uncomfortable truths about their direction. This level of intentionality ensures that any pivot or change in the business model is a conscious choice based on long-term goals rather than a reactive response to temporary distractions. By building a culture of strategic questioning and embracing mindfulness—even through creative hobbies that engage the brain in new ways—leaders can maintain the clarity needed to build a legacy that is as sustainable as it is profitable.About Gwen BortnerGwen Bortner is the Owner, Consultant, and Speaker behind Everyday Effectiveness. With more than 40 years of experience helping organizations scale and align, Gwen specializes in acting as an "advisory board of one" for women CEOs and founders. She is known for her holistic approach to business, combining high-level strategic thinking with a deep focus on personal accountability and fulfillment.About Everyday EffectivenessEveryday Effectiveness is a strategic consultancy that helps business owners move from feeling overwhelmed to achieving intentional, effective growth. The company provides strategic advisory services, accountability coaching, and resources designed to help entrepreneurs remodel their businesses for better alignment, sustainability, and joy.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeEveryday Effectiveness Official WebsiteGwen Bortner on LinkedInKey Episode HighlightsDefining Authentic Success: Why entrepreneurs must stop chasing industry "shoulds" and create their own metrics for a fulfilling life and business.The Warning Signs of Misalignment: How to recognize when your business model is no longer serving your personal well-being or long-term vision.The Strategic Value of Hobbies: Why engaging in repetitive, mindful activities like quilting can actually sharpen a leader's problem-solving faculties.Success Auditing: The importance of pausing to celebrate wins and analyzing what worked to build reproducible momentum.The Power of the "Hard Question": How having an external advisory perspective can help you avoid "shiny object syndrome" and stay committed to your true goals.ConclusionThis conversation with Gwen Bortner underscores that the ultimate goal of entrepreneurship should be freedom and fulfillment, not just financial gain. By prioritizing strategic alignment and having the courage to ask difficult questions, you can remodel your path to create a business that truly serves you.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur
Constantius was elevated to Caesar with one primary mission - retake Britannia for the Roman empire. In the later half of the fourth century the province and parts of western Gaul had retained a stubborn sort of independence, flying in the face of a unified Rome. If the tetrarchy were to prove they were a stable system, this had to come to an end. Support Emperors of Rome on Patreon: patreon.com/romepodcast This month's bonus episode on Patreon is with Peter Guest, looking at the coins of Carausius. Episode CCLII (252) Part IV of Diocletian Guest: Professor Caillan Davenport (Centre for Classical Studies, Australian National University)
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Welcome to episode 229 of the Voice Acting Mastery podcast with yours truly, Crispin Freeman! As always, you can listen to the podcast using the player above, or download the mp3 using the link at the bottom of this blog post. The podcast is also available via the iTunes Store online. Just follow this link […]
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Shame is the abuser's final weapon — and it's the one that keeps working long after they're gone. Shame for staying. Shame for not seeing it sooner. Shame for what you tolerated. Shame for needing help. That internal voice telling you you're weak, stupid, broken — that's not your voice. It was installed by someone who needed you to believe you were the problem.Put it down. Not all at once. Piece by piece.The final episode of our coercive control series is about what true crime coverage never touches: healing. The identity you excavate after someone dismantled it. The shame you learn to put down. The boundaries you rebuild after years of being punished for having them. The therapist who gets it and the waitlist that keeps you from finding one. And the community of survivors carrying the same silence you are — people who look at you and say "I know," and that two-word sentence does more than a year of advice from someone who hasn't been there.Monique Tepe built something extraordinary while carrying years of alleged fear. She chose Spencer. She chose parenthood. She chose joy. This episode honors what she built — and speaks to everyone still building.You are not what happened to you. You are what you build after.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#HiddenKillers #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #MichaelMcKee #TheShameDoesntBelongToYou #HealingAfterAbuse #CoerciveControl #SurvivorIdentity #TraumaRecovery #YouAreWhatYouBuildAfter
What if the life you've been chasing… isn't actually what you want? In today's powerful conversation, I sit down with Karleigh Lindsay of Aligned & Empowered to talk about something we don't discuss enough — how many of our goals are actually trauma responses. We dive into what it looks like to wake up and realize you've been building a life based on survival, validation, or conditioning… and how to consciously choose something different. This episode is about: Reclaiming your worth Understanding true manifestation Setting your frequency intentionally Creating habits that support your future self Building community instead of doing it alone Designing a life on purpose Karleigh shares how she rebuilt her life through intentional choices, identity work, and aligned action — not wishful thinking. Because manifestation isn't about hoping. It's about becoming. And then doing. In This Episode We Cover: How to recognize when your desires are driven by trauma The difference between default living and intentional design Why "think positive and wait" is not a strategy How to intentionally set your energetic frequency The power of gamification in personal growth Why community accelerates expansion One action you can take this week to shift your trajectory Connect With Karleigh Follow Karleigh on Instagram:
Lesley Logan challenges the way menopause is often framed, reminding listeners that it was never meant to be a decline. She reflects on how history rewrote the role of powerful women and why that still matters today, with 1.2 billion women entering menopause worldwide. She also celebrates a listener win rooted in community building and shares why creating space in your schedule is essential to staying present and avoiding burnout. This episode is a reminder to advocate for your health and trust the wisdom you already carry.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co .And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:Reclaiming menopause as a spiritual rising rather than a decline.How historical narratives were used to silence powerful older women.Why advocating for your health matters during menopause.Creating community and overcoming scheduling conflicts.Creating space supports the person you are becoming.Episode References/Links:Womb Wisdom with Shavita - https://beitpod.com/wombwisdomShe Caused a Riot by Hannah Jewell – https://a.co/d/aznJTHoEp. 637 Burnout Episode Special 1 - https://beitpod.com/ep637Ep. 638 Burnout Episode Special 2 - https://beitpod.com/ep638Ep. 640 Self-Love Episode Special 1 - https://beitpod.com/ep640Ep. 644 Self-Love Episode Special 2 - https://beitpod.com/ep644Submit your wins or questions - https://beitpod.com/questions If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. 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Lesley Logan 0:01 Fuck yeah.Lesley Logan 0:02 Get ready for some wins. Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 0:48 Hello, Be It babe. How are you? Oh my gosh, we're here end of the month. What a way that could be a celebration. You made it. You didn't give up. You're listening to this podcast, which is a win for me, so as a win for you. No seriously, but thank you for being here. Thank you for listening to the Be It Pod all these years. Oh, my goodness. I really hope this, this serves you, it would, and if it does, please tell me in a review that'd be so great. Send your wins in to the beitpod.com/questions also send your questions in that you would like Brad and I to you know, answer for you and support you. It could be anything. Lesley Logan 1:23 So this blew my mind. Made me pissed off and but like, in a fired up way, and I think, like, that's what we need to be. I know we have a few good men who listen to this podcast. Hello. Thank you so much. But, and you are part of this as well. We actually need to take this all back. And so this inspiration came from womb_wisdom_with_shavita, and it's a carousel post, and she was like, menopause wasn't a decline, it was colonized. So before patriarchy, the menopausal woman was the Oracle. She was the healer, she was the memory keeper, the voice of the village, she held the kind of wisdom you cannot buy, silence or control. So they feared her. When the witch hunts began they weren't just killing women, they were erasing the power of menopause itself. A woman who no longer bleeds cannot be controlled. She doesn't fear pregnancy, she doesn't fear judgment, she doesn't bend to the rules of a world she already sees through. She becomes dangerous to the system, so they burned her, they silenced her, they rewrote her story, and in that smoke, they replaced the Oracle with the diagnoses. Menopause became decline, drying up, the end, a medical problem instead of a spiritual rising. And this was no accident. The system knew, if they get to the women, they get to the womb. If they get to the womb, they silence the elders. If they silence the elders, the children will forget. When the children forget, the whole world becomes easy to control, and this is how they shape generations of women to fear aging, fear institution, fear their own power. This is how the world forgot the truth of the Oracle years. But the turning has begun. 1.2 billion women are now entering menopause, 1.2 billion. And the same threshold they try to destroy it. This is a planetary shift, 1.2 billion voices rising. 1.2 billion nervous system waking up, 1.2 billion wombs remembering the system doesn't stand a chance. The only question now is, will we use the voices women were burned for? Or will we stay silent? We already know the answer. So I am really obsessed with this, because I do, look, obviously, as you go through menopause, there's all these different symptoms that happen through your body, and I think it's so important that you educate yourself before as much as you can, and then during, and advocate for yourself, because there are tools that are out there to support you through this. And as we know, as I know from the women who are older than me, who've gone through it like it is beautiful on the other side. So we got to go through this. But also, what are we going through it for? And if it is not to make sure that the people younger than us do not understand, like if it's not to make sure the people younger than us understand how freaking powerful they are, and all the options that are out there, then, you know, what is the point? So there's another book that this post reminds me of. It's called, She Caused A Riot. And I'm so sorry I don't have the author's name on top of my head. She Caused A Riot. So interesting because I was reading the book, and I was, like a lot of women leaders, like, thousands of years ago, what's going on, like in the, you know, all these different times, BC, and it's all these women leaders, and also there's none, none. And it just was like, oh, it's because they changed the history, you know, and so we can take it back, and I think we need to do and so being it until you see it doesn't have to be that you become like some sort of political figure in your world, but it can be that you become, maybe you're the voice in your community that's reminding women of how powerful they are, and reminding the men around us that like the patriarch, isn't good for them either. It's not good for anybody, right? So you know, when people have to fall into a role, it's not good. So anyways, all right, that's your inspiration for that today. Lesley Logan 5:06 Now let's go to your wins that you sent in. This one is from MelissaYNagai. I'm running a mat class. She's she's from Canada. She sells OPC flash cards in Canada. She's also an Agency OPC member. I was running mat class this weekend where my for my teacher trainees to observe, and it filled up in a day, actually over filling as I made a mistake on my schedule, but we will make it work. I decided to run a monthly session for teachers. I'm calling it core connections for Pilates teachers. It's open to six people, and I have four signed up, plus several others are interested. But timing doesn't work. Humongous. First of all, way to create community, Melissa, it's not easy, and when you first start it like the timing never works for people. People say they want things, and then it's like the timing never works. You've quickly find out, like there's no time that it will work, but eventually they make it work because they want to be near what you're creating. So just keep going with that. I'm so stoked for you. And I love when we make a mistake and it overfills and we go, oh, actually, I could do it with six people. I could do with five. Sometimes these mistakes are like these little, happy, magical accidents. So way to go, to put yourself out there. Way to just continue to show up each and every day for you and the people that you believe in the impact you want to make on this world. It's inspiring. And thank you for sharing with us. Lesley Logan 6:19 All right. My win. So my win is, I've had this one before, I'm sharing it again, because I'm constantly, like, proud of what we do. So each and every year I decide, like, okay, I need more time here. I need more space here. I need to be more ahead here. And then I've told you guys, like, sometimes you realize, like, one of the examples is in November of 2024 I got sick, and so then I got behind for November in early 2025 so my illness in November caused a domino effect of things not being done on time in early 2025 and there was a scramble. So then, you know, obviously, my assistant and I went to the drawing board. How can we even get more ahead? So in case something happens, we're not rushing. Of course, in November of 2025, I was still, still getting everything done, just right before we left, and that's okay, like things happen. In fact, what I'm recording right now is a re record, so I would actually have a little bit more time today, but this is a re record, because mercury retrograde. That being said, I got better at noticing how much more time I wanted to have on certain projects so they weren't rushed. And I can sit here today and celebrate that I got to be super present for multiple visitors in February. Multiple. My slingshot bestie, a podcast guest, slash we coached for a really long time. We've had so many people coming through these doors in February, it almost felt like I should take another month off. And because of how far ahead we got ourselves for the beginning of 2026 last year in 2025, I was able to be present. And I just want to say, like, if you are feeling overwhelmed, near burnout. One, take some breaks. You need to and you need to figure out what fills your cup. Listen to the burnout episodes. Listen to our self love episodes, listen to our habit episodes. Two, two, very important. You may have to get behind to get ahead, but I highly recommend that you figure out a way to create more space in your life and not be so to the wire on things, and that is as an ADHD person who loves to procrastinate like lives off it like says, I used to be proud of the papers I would write the night before. Yes, I wrote a 48-page paper the two days before it was due, and I got a B plus. And he said I would have gotten an A had I written it three days before, because I probably would have time to read it. That all being said, at some point you have to give yourself space, just you're not running on that adrenaline all the time. And so my win is that I have, each and every year, created more and more space for the following year for the person I'm going to become. And I'm continuing to look at how I'm doing that this year for next year already, even though it's February. So there's my win. Lesley Logan 9:03 All right, your mantra for the week. Oh, this is a good one. I take care of my body. I take care of my body. I take care of my body. I take care of my body. Of course you do, babe. Let's go take care of that body and have an amazing day. Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 9:21 That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod.Brad Crowell 10:03 It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 10:08 It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co.Brad Crowell 10:12 Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 10:19 Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals.Brad Crowell 10:23 Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. And finally to Meridith Root for keeping us all on point and on time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Send a textFeeling alone doesn't mean you're failing—it means you're human and paying attention. Today we sit down with Cameron Kauffman, a member whose path will feel familiar: early faith, a season of drift after high school, and then a return to church through marriage and community. What changed the game wasn't more information; it was the right circle of men who traded vague encouragement for focused action and accountability.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.
On this episode of Mutuality Matters: Women and Words, Host Dr. Mimi Haddad interviewed Rev. Dr. Ingrid Faro. Ingrid described her challenging childhood and young married life as one of abuse, both psychologically and physically. Her early church experience was equally difficult, as women were to be seen but not heard. In her family of origins, she felt invisible and unimportant. She was terrified of her mother and had no real relationship with her dad. Ingrid was struggling to figure out who she is and even wondered if it was safe to think her thoughts. She also wanted out of the church because, as Ingrid describes, she so wanted God to be fair, but life didn't seem to be fair. Ingrid shared how her first husband (a preacher and NT scholar) was unfaithful to her. He was also violent and broke her nose, landing her in the ER, where she told the attending doctors that she had an “accident,” but they were unconvinced. These and other experiences led to her struggle with the question of “theodicy,” whether God is just and good. Ingrid wondered if she could ever really trust God. This led to an exploration of God theologically. She became acquainted with and greatly admires the scholarship of the OT scholar Dr. Abraham Joshua Heschel. A passion for the OT was part of her journey. Her second husband nurtured honest, even blunt communication, or as Brené Brown says, “clarity is kindness.” As Ingrid studied Scripture, she encountered many bold women who henceforward served as her role models! In them she found a sense of release, or as she said, “I didn't know the weight that was on my shoulders until it was lifted off me.” Ingrid began to see God's clear anointing on women which began with the Apostle Paul. Ingrid began to sense a calling to an academic study of Scripture, which gave her pause. She was given opportunities to say what was on her heart but felt conflicted. Then she asked herself, “Can I stand before God and say, ‘I can't.'” She had to distinguish between a fear of people and a fear of God. Yet the biblical “texts of terror” that appeared to silence women were very limited compared the many, many texts that welcomed their wisdom, voice and leadership. Consider Paul's texts that seem to silence women (1 Cor. 14:34–36, 1 Tim. 2:11–15, Eph. 5:22&FF) compared to the many women Paul celebrates as co-leaders with him in preaching the gospel and leading churches, like those cited in Romans 16. More recently, Ingrid has considered the challenge of abuse in the church one of the most pressing challenges the church must address. She sometimes feels that the church is one of the most abusive places women encounter. Yet this was certainly an issue noted in Genesis 2. Here Ingrid notes the challenge of Bible translation as too often Genesis 2:18 is translated “The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” The Hebrew word for “helper,” is ezer, which means “a strong rescue,” as Dave Freedman notes. “Helper” fails to describe the true meaning of ezer. Ingrid also points to the work of Katharine Bushnell who redeems Eve by observing that she was the first person to have faith and hope in God's promises. She also points to the following authors who have inspired her own scholarship and faith: Karen Swallow Prior, Carol L. Meyers, Edith Deen, Sandra Ritcher, Cynthia Long Westfall, and also biblical models like Abraham and Sarah. For many years, Ingrid taught OT and has recently published the book, Redeeming Eden: How Women in the Bible Advance the Story of Salvation. Ingrid will lead a keynote and workshop at CBE's conference this summer in Chicago, where she will also receive CBE's Lifetime Achievement Award. Guest Bio: Bio: Revd. Dr. Ingrid Faro is an ordained minister and currently serves as interim president and professor of Old Testament at Northern Seminary in Chicago. She previously served as dean of academic affairs, dean of theology at the Scandinavian School of Theology, and director of master's programs at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where she also taught Hebrew and Old Testament. She is an international speaker and the author of Redeeming Eden: How Women in the Bible Advance the Story of Salvation with Joyce Koo Dalrymple, Demystifying Evil, co-author of Honest Answers, Evil in Genesis, co-author of forthcoming As We Forgive: A Biblical Theology of Forgiveness, as well as articles, chapters, and reviews. Prior to her work in theological education, Ingrid was an entrepreneur and president of an insurance consulting group serving one-thousand agents in thirty-five states for twenty years. Ingrid has two children and four grandchildren. Related Resources: Healing from Hierarchy: https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/mutuality-healing-from-hierarchy/ Silent No More: Exposing Abuse Among Evangelicals: https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/silent-no-more-exposing-abuse-among-evangelicals/ Her Silence Screams: https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/her-silence-screams/ When Religion Hurts: How Complementarian Churches Harm Women: https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/when-religion-hurts-how-complementarian-churches-hurt/ 0:00 Called to Seminary 01:25 Meet Ingrid Farrow 03:37 From Trauma to Theology 06:25 Studying Evil in Genesis 08:36 Why Theodicy Matters 10:31 Patriarchy and Abuse 16:56 Finding Freedom and Voice 19:31 Leading at Northern Seminary 23:17 What Did I Tell You 26:29 Women in Theology Today 28:21 Chicago Conference Invite 29:23 Reading the Clobber Passages 31:16 Scholars Correcting Exegesis 34:04 Trauma Abuse and the Church 35:37 Genesis Reframing Creation 40:03 Women as Full Image Bearers 42:47 Old Testament Women with Voice 46:29 Key Stories Sarah Hannah Ruth 51:20 Future of Women in Ministry 54:58 Global Impact and Closing Prayer
MTA has conducted a Multi Part Series asking “What Should the Right Want?” Now we conclude that series with a Battle Royale between Christian and Nick to see who should lead the right to victory and what that victory will look like.SPONSOR: 1613 ConferenceJoin me at the 1613 Men's Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 17-18, 2026. Come be in community with men from all over the country for this powerful, life-giving opportunity. And, bring your sons too!Get more information and your tickets at: 1613MensConference.com-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.000:00:00 – Defining the argument for what the right should want. 00:03:54 – Analyzing the caricatures and reality of Christian nationalism today. 00:06:11 – Three broad categories defining the current American political right. 00:10:21 – Why classical liberalism requires an objective Christian cultural framework. 00:19:08 – James Lindsay on the roots of American vs European liberalism. 00:26:56 – Is woke ideology a perversion or a conclusion of liberalism?00:32:55 – Objective standards versus the leftist liberation from physical reality.00:37:44 – The intellectual failures and internal contradictions of atheist politics.00:43:53 – Prioritizing Western civilization over specific political or legal systems.00:50:01 – Saving the country by reclaiming our children from leftist education.00:57:03 – Join us for the 1613 Men's Conference in Cincinnati Ohio.00:58:11 – Why the Constitution only works for a specific moral culture.01:08:36 – Specific policies to protect national identity and cultural heritage.01:12:11 – Why we must rethink the separation of church and state.01:23:40 – Analyzing the UK grooming scandal and political cover up culture.01:41:12 – Why mass immigration poses a threat to Western cultural unity.01:43:04 – Michael Knowles on the non-liberal roots of the American Revolution.01:56:03 – Why the phrase "We the People" no longer has meaning.02:11:24 – Embracing limitations: Why your children cannot be anything they want.02:15:23 – Reclaiming your identity in Christ to save our American culture.02:18:51 – Why the family remains the basic building block of civilization
Episode #1102 Many men believe that providing a house, a bank account, and a stable lifestyle is enough to keep their marriage thriving. They pour their energy into work or physical fitness, thinking that if they just achieve more, their wives will finally feel secure and satisfied. But as Paul shares in this episode, you can't intellectualize your way out of a disconnected relationship. Often, the harder a man tries to "fix" things through external achievements, the further he drifts from the man his wife actually fell in love with. Paul opens up about the moment his world shattered and he realized he had been "half-assing" his life by doing just enough to be average. Like many high-performers, he used control and certainty as a shield, resisting the very emotional openness required to save his marriage. Alongside Lawrence, he discusses the transformational process of letting go of the need for constant control and the realization that mindset alone is ineffective if it isn't fueled by a grounded heart. The conversation dives deep into the "knowledge gap" that keeps men stuck in loops of defensiveness and shame. You will hear why marriage counseling often fails when a man hasn't first done the work on himself, and why respect often carries more physiological weight for a man than affection. This episode is a look at what happens when you stop being a "fixer" and start taking radical responsibility for the man you are showing up as every day. We explore the importance of routine, the danger of the "lone wolf" mentality, and how to start listening to what your wife is actually saying rather than what you think she is saying. If you feel like you are walking on eggshells in your own home or that you have lost your sense of identity in the pursuit of success, this discussion provides a roadmap for coming back to center. If you are ready to stop guessing and start leading your family with clarity, take the next step by accessing our free training. This is designed for the man who is tired of the distance and ready to see exactly where his relationship stands. Visit https://fixmarriage.thepowerfulman.com/scales to get started.
Unlock the divine power of intuition and discover how it can transform your life, business, and spiritual walk with God. In this episode, Joseph sits down with Heather Alice Shea, a pioneering intuitive coach and founder of Atmana Academy, whose biblically grounded approach to intuition is helping believers, coaches, and spiritual seekers access God's wisdom with clarity and confidence.Heather reveals the scripture‑aligned framework behind true intuition—what she calls the inner technology God placed within every person. Through her own astonishing journey—from near‑death experiences to the awakening of her spiritual gifts—Heather now sees, hears, and knows things with pinpoint accuracy. She shares how these encounters reshaped her understanding of the Holy Spirit, divine communication, and the purpose of intuitive gifts in the Kingdom.How intuition functions as a God‑given inner sense designed to guide, protect, and empowerThe biblical foundation for accessing divine wisdom from withinWhy reclaiming your intuitive authority is essential for sovereignty and spiritual maturityNear‑death encounters that opened her spiritual sensesThe moment she realized her intuitive gifts were real—and meant for serviceHow she integrates science, psychology, and scripture to validate intuitive experiencesInner Awareness — tuning into the subtle movements of the soulNoticing — recognizing God's signals in your body, mind, and spiritTrusting — overcoming doubt and stepping into spiritual confidenceInterpreting — discerning meaning with accuracy and biblical alignmentActing — moving boldly with divine instructionHeather breaks down the six layers every coach or healer must understand to facilitate deep, lasting change:SpiritualEnergyThoughtsEmotionsBeliefsActionsShe explains how transformation accelerates when a coach partners with the Holy Spirit and uses intuitive insight to guide clients toward breakthrough.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeThe Divine Blueprint of IntuitionHeather's Transformational JourneyThe True Intuition Method (Five Steps to Divine Clarity)The Six Dimensions of True Transformation
Why are so many women losing their periods — and being told it's "normal"? In this episode, Dani Sheriff joins us to unpack the root causes of hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and how women can naturally restore ovulation, hormonal balance, and long-term reproductive health. As a board-certified fertility awareness practitioner, functional nutrition counselor, and founder of The HA Society, Dani has helped thousands of women recover from missing periods, low estrogen, and energy-deficit–driven hormone disruption. Her work blends science, nutrition, and compassionate coaching to help women rebuild their metabolism, repair their relationship with food, and regain confidence in their bodies. In this conversation, we explore: · What hypothalamic amenorrhea is — and why it's often overlooked · Why increasing nourishment and reducing overtraining restores ovulation · The psychological and emotional patterns connected to HA · How low estrogen impacts bone health, mood, libido, and long-term wellbeing If you've struggled with missing periods, restrictive eating, overexercising, or unexplained fertility challenges, this episode offers clarity, hope, and practical next steps. To learn more, visit The HA Society website, follow Dani on Instagram, and subscribe to her YouTube channel for ongoing support and education. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr Keep up with Dani Sheriff socials here: X: https://x.com/dani_sheriff Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danisheriff
Plus, making the mundane sacred, meditating in a cave, and lowering the ego walls. Michael Pollan is the author of ten books, all of which were New York Times bestsellers. His latest book is A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness. In this episode we talk about: How to get over yourself How to reduce rumination How to lower the ego's walls How to elevate mundane tasks The value of what Zen practitioners call "don't know mind" How to reclaim your attention from Big Tech (what Michael calls the "colonizers of consciousness") The value of MDMA-assisted therapy Michael's experiences meditating in a cave Related Episodes: Don't Let This Crisis Go To Waste | Roshi Joan Halifax Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – Functional Nurse Ashley Caputo shares how root cause healing restores energy, balances hormones, and challenges symptom focused care. Through personal experience and clinical insight, she explains perimenopause, adrenal dysfunction, and gut health while empowering women to reclaim vitality through functional medicine for lasting...
Send a textLoneliness doesn't always look like an empty room; sometimes it's a full calendar and a hollow heart. We're naming that ache out loud and shining Scripture on the lies that make it worse. Starting with Psalm 142 and John 8, we trace those shame-filled thoughts to their real source, then build a simple filter to test every idea about worth and identity: if it contradicts God's Word, it's a lie. From there, we share raw stories—missed meetings that became a spiral, friendships that went surface or silent, and the sting of rejection that can rattle a man's sense of value.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.
In today's episode of The Business of Happiness, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy speaks directly to high-achieving healthcare professionals and women in dentistry who feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, and disconnected from their joy. Success does not always protect you from burnout, and sometimes the pressure you feel is a signal that something inside needs to shift, not your career.She shares a powerful mindset reframe that can move you from frustration and exhaustion to clarity, confidence, and personal freedom faster than you might expect. This episode is a reminder that happiness, empowerment, and balance are not future goals. They are choices available to you right now.Show notes:(2:03) Reminder of your power and choice(6:39) Awareness is your superpower(8:28) Moving from victim to reverence(10:02) The “I get to” perspective shift(13:08) Recognizing choices and empowerment(17:23) Choosing your lens and energy(24:06) Reclaiming power(26:02) Outro________________IMPORTANT LINKS:Connect with Dr. MacCarthy:Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.comBook a call with Tarryn:https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/happiness-and-prosperity-strategy-callUnlock your inner peace and reclaim joy in your profession with the Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calmPlease join my Facebook group, Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283Where to find me:Website: www.thebizofhappiness.comFacebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappinessIG: @thebizofhappinessIt would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – Functional Nurse Ashley Caputo shares how root cause healing restores energy, balances hormones, and challenges symptom focused care. Through personal experience and clinical insight, she explains perimenopause, adrenal dysfunction, and gut health while empowering women to reclaim vitality through functional medicine for lasting...
Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) In Episode 304 of Derate The Hate, Wilk sits down with Mubin Shaikh — a former extremist who deradicalized after 9/11 and went on to work undercover against terrorism.Born and raised in Toronto, Mubin experienced an identity crisis that led him toward violent Islamist extremism as a young man. But marriage, fatherhood, and the events of 9/11 forced him to confront hard questions about ideology, violence, and truth.After studying Arabic and Islamic theology in Syria, he returned to Canada and became an undercover operative for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. His work helped dismantle terror networks, including the infamous Toronto 18 case.Today, Mubin works with Parents for Peace, helping families intervene before radicalization turns violent.This episode explores: • The psychology of radicalization • Identity crisis and youth vulnerability • Moral dilemmas of undercover work • The online pipeline to extremism • Parenting in the digital age • Courageous citizenship and reclaiming agencyRadicalization isn't “over there.” It can happen anywhere the ingredients are present.Learn more about and connect with Mubin Shaikh by getting the full show notes at www.DerateTheHate.com.The world is a better place if we are better people. That begins with each of us as individuals. Be kind to one another. Be grateful for all you've got. Make every day the day that you want it to be! Please follow The Derate The Hate podcast on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter(X) , YouTube Subscribe to us wherever you enjoy your audio or from our site. Please leave us a rating and feedback on Apple podcasts or other platforms. You can share your thoughts or request Wilk for a speaking engagement on our contact page: DerateTheHate.com/Contact The Derate The Hate podcast is proudly produced in collaboration with Braver Angels — America's largest grassroots, cross-partisan organization working toward civic renewal and bridging partisan divides. Learn more: BraverAngels.org Welcome to the Derate The Hate Podcast! *The views expressed by Wilk, his guest hosts &/or guests on the Derate The Hate podcast are their own and should not be attributed to any organization they may otherwise be affiliated with.
Are WiFi, blue light, and modern tech quietly frying your mitochondria?Occupational Therapist (and championship Pole Dancer!) Kristen Gilbert joins me to break down quantum biology in a way that actually makes sense — from metabolic water (Gerald Pollack's “fourth phase water”) to circadian light signaling, grounding, EMF mitigation, and how sunrise might be the most underrated healing practice on Earth.We also explore sacred geometry, honeycomb lattice water, tattoos as energetic transmission, and how tending to your mitochondrial terrain can radically shift mood, energy, and resilience.This conversation bridges science, mysticism, and lived experience in a way that will change how you think about your body.Watch on Odysee. Listen on podcast platforms everywhere.Part 2:danikatz.locals.comwww.patreon.com/danikatz All things Dani, including books, courses, coaching + consulting, and her one-of-a-kind, critically acclaimed POP PROPAGANDA DIGITAL MEDIA LITERACY COURSE:www.danikatz.comPlus, schwag:danikatz.threadless.com Find Kristen and sign up for her Rise and Shine course (with me!):www.kristengilbert.ca Show notes:· Why healthy routines collapse when life improves· The nervous system's “upper limit” on joy· Trauma, self-sabotage & subconscious contraction· How somatic work expands your capacity for happiness· Light hygiene & circadian rhythm as nervous system repair· Metabolic (exclusion zone) water & mitochondrial health· The role of grounding + sunrise exposure· Anger as a mobilizing force (not a spiritual flaw)· Belonging vs fitting in· Slowing down as a revolutionary act
Dr. Emma Smith about how trauma, shame, and cultural conditioning can distort intimacy — and what it actually takes to reclaim pleasure, desire, and connection in an embodied, sustainable way. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Emma shares her journey from trauma therapy into sex therapy, and explains why healing doesn't end when symptoms disappear. Along the way, we explore how the nervous system prioritizes survival over pleasure, why many people lose touch with desire after trauma or chronic stress, and how cultural messages about "good" and "bad" sexuality create deep layers of shame that can disconnect us from our bodies and our relationships. Dr. Emma also offers powerful insights into what healing really looks like in practice: learning to recognize bodily signals of yes and no, cultivating curiosity instead of judgment, and rebuilding intimacy through small, accessible moments of pleasure. She explains how compassion toward ourselves opens the door to reclaiming desire, and how couples can shift from criticism and defensiveness into deeper connection by reconnecting with their own internal turn-on first. At its core, this conversation is a reminder that no matter where you're starting from, possibility exists — and reclaiming pleasure is not about fixing what's broken, but about returning to your humanity, your curiosity, and your capacity to experience aliveness. Better sex is a practice — and you can begin again anytime. Connect with Dr. Emma Smith Website: https://soliloquie.co/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmasmithphd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JerseyEJ Connect with Deborah Skool: https://www.skool.com/better-sex-9290 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@deborahkat9349 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deborahtantrakat/ Podcast Feedback DeborahTantraKat@Gmail.com Book a breakthrough session with Deborah https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=11737312&appointmentType=60692935 Sex and Relationship tips direct to you Inbox https://deborahkat.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=428b26a12a8810bb5012792c3&id=ff89fb0d94
Many Latter-day Saint women feel some constraint when it comes to using our voices at church, but it can even be hard to express what we think, feel, and believe in our own homes or personal relationships. Writing down thoughts that don't fit neatly in the box and hitting publish can bring consequences, but once a woman begins to speak, she's likely to find the repercussions she feared were much bigger than the ones she'll actually face. In Episode 252, Susan and Cynthia are joined by writer and independent scholar Katie Ludlow Rich for a conversation about her personal journey to reclaim her voice. It's a story about one woman speaking up, framed within a larger exploration of Mormon women's collective voices as reflected in 50 Years of Exponent II.
Send a textSecrets don't just hide in the shadows at Scientology's international headquarters—they're baked into the rules. We open the door on life at Gold Base: the mail opened before you read it, the addresses laundered through Hollywood to disguise location, and an internet “filter” that blocks anything critical while flagging your clicks for review. From the first days on the EPF, autonomy is stripped away in favor of orders, and a snitch culture ensures everyone polices everyone else. The result is a sealed system where control feels normal and dissent looks dangerous.We dig into the question people ask most: why do members stay when they're unhappy? The answer stacks up fast: family inside, marriages on the base, jobs tied to Scientology employers, and years of indoctrination telling you anyone who doubts must be cut off. Add sunk costs and a fear of disconnection, and leaving can feel like losing your entire life overnight. We share the moment the façade cracked—visiting “booming” ideal orgs that were nearly empty—and how that gap between sales pitch and reality became impossible to ignore.This conversation goes beyond exposure; it's a guide to rebuilding. We talk through practical first steps for a safe exit—private communication lines, non‑Scientology employment, independent housing—and why no one should be bullied into staying or leaving. Reclaiming identity takes time, curiosity, and community: reading widely on trauma and recovery, questioning “ethics” narratives, and replacing fear with facts. We also separate myth from reality at the top, contrasting the image of principled leadership with stories of luxury, selective policy enforcement, and rewards for outside contractors while staff go without.There's real hope here. Membership is shrinking, public awareness is stronger than ever, and decompression times are shorter thanks to accessible information. People still inside are finding quiet channels to learn, plan, and step out on their terms. If you've wondered how control really works—or how to help someone find a way out—this episode lays out the mechanisms and the map.If this resonated, subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review. Your support helps more people find clear infSupport the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rss YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS: Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-e...
"When you master your inner world, you stop reacting to life and start shaping it." What if the real key to manifestation has nothing to do with vision boards… and everything to do with where you place your focus? In this compelling episode of SoulTalk, Kute Blackson sits down with one of the most talked-about figures in personal development, Kevin Trudeau, for a bold and eye-opening conversation about power, attention, belief, and what it actually takes to create the life you want. This isn't another surface-level conversation about "think positive and hope." Instead, Kevin shares his perspective on the mechanics of manifestation; how your focus shapes your perception, how perception shapes your decisions, and how your decisions ultimately shape your destiny. Together, we explore the idea that the world outside may be noisy, chaotic, and unpredictable, but your ability to direct your attention is the ultimate leverage point. If you've ever wondered why some people seem to attract opportunity, wealth, influence, and momentum while others feel stuck reacting to circumstances, this episode offers a different lens. It invites you to stop giving your energy to distraction and start consciously investing it where it creates results. This conversation isn't about fear. It's about reclaiming agency. It's about understanding how your internal world your focus, your beliefs, your emotional state becomes the foundation of what shows up externally. If you're ready to sharpen your focus, think differently, and unlock a more intentional way of creating success, this episode will challenge you in all the right ways and leave you asking bigger questions about what's truly possible. → Listen now and explore the deeper mechanics of focus, power, and manifestation. TIMESTAMPS (00:02:24) – Focusing on your inner world as the only reality you truly control. (00:03:30) – Creating a personal paradise by focusing on the world immediately around you. (00:04:32) – Stress and anxiety caused by obsessing over global events we cannot change. (00:06:04) – The tension between self-focus and service to humanity. (00:08:14) – Why belief must be grounded rather than delusional. (00:09:11) – Rebuilding confidence step by step when life feels collapsed. (00:12:45) – The danger of fantasy thinking without aligned action. (00:15:10) – Discipline, focus, and consistency as the real drivers of success. (00:18:32) – Personal responsibility versus victim mentality in modern society. (00:21:07) – How external distractions keep people away from their true potential. (00:24:18) – The psychological impact of media, fear, and constant information overload. (00:27:46) – Attention as the most valuable resource in today's world. (00:33:05) – How environment and daily inputs shape mindset and outcomes. (00:36:22) – The difference between reacting to the world and consciously creating your experience. (00:39:41) – Inner mastery as the foundation of influence and leadership. (00:45:36) – Why most people give their power away without realizing it. (00:48:02) – The importance of clarity, intention, and mental direction. (00:52:44) – Choosing where to place your focus in a noisy and chaotic world. (00:56:14) – Mastering your internal state regardless of what is happening globally. (00:57:23) – The illusion of control over the outside world versus real control within. (00:58:53) – Reclaiming personal power through awareness and intentional focus. In This Episode You Will Learn… Why focusing on the external world can keep you distracted from your real power. How your personal perception shapes your emotional reality more than global events. Why inner focus is the ultimate form of control in uncertain times. The hidden cost of constantly consuming fear-driven narratives. How shifting your attention inward can radically change how you experience Some Questions I Ask What if the chaos of the world is pulling my attention away from my real power? Am I reacting to headlines more than directing my own life? Where is my focus on the world I can't control or the one I can? How much of my stress comes from things outside my direct reality? Who would I become if I mastered my inner world instead of fearing the outer one? Get in Touch: Create a life that is a masterpiece. Join the transformational journey: www.boundlessblissbali.com Email: kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Website: www.kuteblackson.com www.kevintrudeau.com Get your free gift on: www.eightlevelsofgratitude.com
Welcome to The CJ Moneyway Sh$w — powered by CJ Moneyway Entertainment and Bleav Network, where purpose is the blueprint and legacy is the goal. Today's conversation isn't your usual motivational talk. It's deeper. It's transformational. It challenges everything you thought you knew about spirituality, identity, and personal power. Our guest is Reginald D, a speaker, host of Real Talk With Reginald D, and creator who navigates the tension between religious conditioning, mental health, and personal identity. Reginald's journey didn't begin in peace or clarity. It began in depression, religious conflict, and “inherited scripts” — the unexamined beliefs we all carry without realizing it. One defining moment, while preparing for a talk, shifted his trajectory: he stumbled into science — not to replace faith, but to illuminate it. In this conversation, CJ and Reginald explore: How religious programming impacts mental health and selfhood Why unlearning inherited belief systems is a form of liberation Where faith intersects with psychology, neuroscience, and lived experience How to reframe spiritual identity without losing connection to God What it means to walk in power that transcends fear, judgment, and self‑doubt If you've ever questioned what you were taught about God, self‑worth, or identity — this episode will stretch your ideas, challenge your assumptions, and help you reclaim your voice. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms. GUEST RESOURCES (Verified Public Links) Real Talk With Reginald D — YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC426lIJF1WBodfwpYAkYlNA Real Talk With Reginald D — Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motivational-speeches-inspiration-real-talk-with/id1650658574 Real Talk With Reginald D — Podcast Info Page https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motivational-speeches-inspiration-real-talk-with/id1650658574 Social / Instagram (as listed on Apple page) Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd TikTok: @realtalkregd Facebook: Real Talk With Reginald D X (Twitter): RealTalkRegD (These handles were sourced from public listings on Apple Podcasts and corresponding platform pages.) SHOW LINKS Listen Everywhere: https://pod.link/1707761906 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c-j-moneyway-show/id1707761906 Show Website: https://cjmoneyway.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@themoneywayshow8493 Rate the Show: https://ratethispodcast.com/cjmoneyway Host PodMatch Profile (for bookings): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/cjmoneyway3206 CJ Moneyway LinkedIn Network: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=corwin-johnson-3b7b51aa EPISODE CHAPTERS (TIMESTAMP OUTLINE) 00:00 – Welcome & Episode Context 02:10 – Reginald's Early Struggles with Faith and Identity 07:35 – The Tipping Point: When Science Entered the Conversation 12:50 – Deconstructing Religious Scripts and Mental Health 18:45 – How Faith and Psychology Can Coexist 24:20 – What It Means to Reclaim Identity from Fear and Shame 29:10 – Moving Forward: Empowerment, Purpose, and Authentic Faith 33:50 – Final Takeaways & Where to Find Reginald Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What if the person making your work life miserable isn't just difficult—but following a predictable pattern you were never taught to recognize? In this eye-opening episode of Legendary Leaders, host Cathleen O'Sullivan sits down with Lena Sisco—former military interrogator at Guantanamo Bay and expert in dark psychology—whose unflinching take on toxic workplaces will make you see that impossible boss in a completely different light. Lena shares how she went from aspiring archaeologist to interrogating terror suspects, why her narcissistic boss threw a laptop across a C-suite meeting then got her fired while the company protected him, and why her neighbor's daughter stayed trapped in an abusive marriage for 10 years over an incident involving crackers. With striking honesty, she explains why she lived with anger for a year over that firing, why taking up physical space literally drops your stress hormones, and why kindness became her secret weapon in the interrogation room. Together, Cathleen and Lena explore what manipulation actually looks like in daily interactions, why you cannot change someone with a personality disorder no matter how reasonable you are, and the hard truth about when systems protect bad behavior. This conversation is for anyone dealing with a boss who never gets held accountable, stuck doubting yourself in a toxic relationship, or ready to stop giving manipulative people free rent in your head—because sometimes the most powerful move isn't proving you can handle it, it's recognizing the pattern and walking away. Episode Timeline: 00:08:10 Why she wrote The 13 Power Moves of Dark Psychology 00:14:04 What dark psychology actually is 00:22:14 The abuse cycle: fear, love bombing, and guilt trips 00:28:01 Her narcissistic boss threw a laptop in a C-suite meeting 00:32:38 Why she got fired for holding him accountable 00:40:55 Teaching empathy to a Marine Corps colonel 00:57:24 The physical shift that drops cortisol instantly 01:05:53 The SBIR feedback tool for accountability 01:12:42 Her first day at Guantanamo Bay 01:23:15 Why kindness became her interrogation superpower 01:33:50 Three accurate tells that someone is lying to you Key Takeaway: You Can't Change a Narcissist—You Can Only Change How You Show Up: Personality disorders are in someone's DNA and neural pathways. No amount of reasoning, fairness, or empathy will change them. The only thing you control is whether you stay in that dynamic or protect yourself by setting boundaries and walking away. Kindness Isn't Weakness—It's the Most Powerful Tool You Have: Lena's interrogation breakthrough came from taking off a detainee's handcuffs and offering tea, not from yelling or intimidation. Being kind to someone who's lying or manipulating you takes the strongest willpower—and it actually works because it disarms them while keeping you in control of the conversation. Taking Up Physical Space Literally Drops Your Stress Hormones: When you uncross your arms, plant your feet, lift your chin, and open your palms, your cortisol drops and your confidence rises. Before any difficult conversation, reset your body first—because when you feel small physically, your whole demeanor gets smaller. Move your body, move your mind. If Someone Can't Answer a Simple Yes or No Question, They're Probably Lying: Truthful people have no problem with direct answers. Liars dodge, embellish, and avoid committing because they can't take accountability. Watch for shoulder shrugs on definitive statements, head shakes that don't match their words, and rambling non-answers—these are the most accurate tells that someone isn't being honest with you. About Lena Sisco: Lena Sisco is a communication and human behavior expert working with leaders and organizations navigating high-stakes conversations and complex decision-making. A former Department of Defense–certified military interrogator and Naval Human Intelligence Officer, Lena served during the Global War on Terror, conducting hundreds of interrogations that shaped her expertise in rapport-building, elicitation, and truth-seeking under pressure. She later founded The Congruency Group and Sector Intelligence, translating elite HUMINT tradecraft into practical tools for leadership, negotiation, and influence. Lena brings hard-won experience in reading behavior, managing uncertainty, and leading with clarity when the stakes are high. Today, she works with professionals who want to communicate with confidence and authority in moments that matter most. Connect with Lena Sisco: Website: https://www.lenasisco.com/ Website: https://www.thecongruencygroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-sisco-8a31b451 Book: https://www.lenasisco.com/books TruthScan AI: https://www.thecongruencygroup.com/truthscanai Connect with Cathleen O'Sullivan: Business: https://cathleenosullivan.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-osullivan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryLeaderswithCathleenOS FOLLOW LEGENDARY LEADERS ON APPLE, SPOTIFY OR WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTS.
After surviving a major cardiac arrest at 75 and multiple earlier health crises, journalist and author Bruce Frankel has returned to his first love: poetry. In this conversation, Bruce shares how brushes with death, a long reporting career, and a late-life immersion in poetry have shaped a renewing, spiritually grounded creative life in his 70s. He and host Dori Mincer explore what it means to say “yes” to life after illness, loss, and transition, and how attention, curiosity, and creativity can become daily practices of reverence as we age.Bruce traces his “nine lives,” from a cancer diagnosis at 42 through early heart events to his 2024 cardiac arrest on the treadmill. As Bruce re-immerses himself in poetry after two decades away, he reflects on how aging has shifted his perspective from youthful romanticism to a more grounded, reverent love of the world. He shares how re‑reading mentors and contemporaries, many of whom are now gone, has revealed how much the poetry landscape has changed, especially in terms of voice, diversity, and themes of sickness, death, and loss. At the same time, he describes his own new project as being about renewal rather than decline, shaped by the ecosystem right outside his window: a vernal pool behind his house in Massachusetts and the “fairy shrimp” that lie dormant in the muck for years before emerging again.The vernal pool becomes both metaphor and teacher as Bruce talks about curiosity, attention, and the invisible life that was happening in his backyard all along. He explains how learning about the brief, intense lives of fairy shrimp and their long-hidden eggs mirrors his experience of late‑life rebirth, and how showing up to write daily has invited the “muse” back into his life. Along the way, he and Dori explore the impact of near‑death experiences—for both of them—on how real and precious life feels, the spiritual dimension of attention (drawing on Simone Weil's idea of attention as a form of prayer), and the ongoing challenge of discerning when to say “yes” to roles and responsibilities and when to step back to honor one's creative and inner life.Connect with Bruce FrankelBooks:What Should I Do with the Rest of My Life?World War II: History's Greatest Conflict (co-author)What to do next: Click to grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition Please leave a review at Apple Podcasts. Join our Revolutionize Your Retirement group on Facebook.
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Vanessa Santos — former millionaire CEO, award-winning strategist, and transformational leader — to talk about burnout, hustle culture, and reclaiming pleasure after corporate success.Vanessa built multi-million-dollar companies, led in corporate America, and achieved the kind of success many women are taught to chase. But behind the accolades, her body was breaking down. Chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, and the pressure of high performance forced her to confront a painful truth: success without pleasure is not success at all.In this episode, we explore:• The hidden cost of hustle culture and corporate ambition• Burnout symptoms and what happens when your nervous system collapses• Sacrificing health, marriage, and identity for achievement• Leaving a CEO role and walking away from external validation• Reclaiming feminine power, embodiment, and pleasure• Redefining success beyond money, titles, and productivityIf you're a high-achieving woman, entrepreneur, creative, or leader navigating burnout, identity shifts, or life transitions, this conversation will resonate deeply. We talk about healing trauma, reconnecting with the body, feminine leadership, and building a life rooted in pleasure instead of pressure.This episode is about nervous system healing, embodiment, self-worth, and the courage to choose joy over performance.Listen now if you're ready to redefine success and reclaim the pleasure of being alive.
What if “feeling fine” isn't the goal? Dr. Adam Brockman and Dr. Bob Martin invite you to redefine whathealth truly means—because real wellness isn't measured by lab results or smartwatch data. It'smeasured by your energy, your clarity, your excitement to face the day. Join the movement that's leaving “fine” behind and chasing unstoppable vitality—through nourishment, movement, mindset, andconnection. Call in, get inspired, and reclaim your right to feel fully alive.Dr. Bob Martin and Dr. Adam Brockman answer listener questions
Today, Jon and Becky sit down with Analía Weber, Development Director at The Family Center / La Familia, to explore a bold paradigm shift for the nonprofit sector. One that begins with how we speak about ourselves.Analia's journey into fundraising didn't follow a traditional path. A lifelong dancer and arts leader, she pivoted careers at 39 and stepped into nonprofit development with heart, courage, and a willingness to begin again. Now, less than four years later, she's not only the Director of Development for a thriving, holistic family support organization — she's chairing a regional nonprofit sector partnership and advocating for a 10-year movement to reposition nonprofits as trusted experts and essential community leaders.In this episode, you'll hear:Why the language we use about “donors,” “nonprofits,” and “doing more with less” shapes power dynamicsHow nonprofits can shift from being seen as supplemental to being recognized as experts at the decision-making tableThe mindset of begin again — and why failure is part of the workHow La Familia funds the whole family through holistic, community-centered designA dance-inspired framework for leadership: show up, pay attention, tell the truth, and don't get attached to the resultsIf you're a nonprofit leader navigating uncertainty, funding shifts, or systemic barriers, this episode is your reminder: you don't have to have it all figured out. You get to begin again. And the sector's transformation starts with us.Episode Highlights: From dancer to development leader (2:46)Finding La Familia and community (4:05)Inside La Familia's holistic mission (7:49)Funding the whole family (10:15)Fundraising with dignity and new language (12:20)A 10-year paradigm shift for the sector (16:01)“Begin again” as a leadership mindset (19:25)Analia's Story of Philanthropy (26:00)Analia's One Good Thing: Compositional improvisation for everyday choices (26:34)Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/685//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi
Why do so many of us feel busy all day, yet struggle to point to the meaningful work we actually completed? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Tomás Dostal Freire, CIO of Miro, to unpack a challenge that quietly drains modern organizations. Tomás brings experience from companies like Google, Netflix, and Booking.com, and now leads both IT and business acceleration at Miro. His focus is simple but ambitious. Move beyond AI experimentation and rethink how work itself gets done. We explore new research revealing that for every hour of creative work, employees lose up to three hours to meetings, admin, emails, and maintenance tasks. That ratio is more than an inconvenience. It affects decision-making speed, employee satisfaction, and ultimately a company's ability to compete. Tomás argues that future candidates will choose employers based on how much unnecessary internal work they are expected to tolerate. In other words, reducing busy work is quickly becoming a talent strategy. One of the biggest culprits? Context switching. With dozens of browser tabs open and information scattered across tools, teams spend more time stitching together fragments than making decisions. Tomás describes how duplication of work, outdated systems, and a lack of shared context quietly erode momentum. AI, he believes, should not create more noise or another standalone tool. It needs to be embedded where collaboration already happens. We discuss the difference between single-player AI moments, where individuals use tools in isolation, and multiplayer AI collaboration, where shared context allows teams to move faster together. At Miro, this philosophy has shaped what they call an AI Innovation Workspace, a shared canvas where human insight and AI assistance coexist in real time. Tomás also shares practical advice for leaders who want to reclaim creative time. Start by identifying tasks you dislike doing that could easily be handled by someone junior. That list often reveals what AI can already automate. Then focus on building transferable skills like cognitive agility and first-principles thinking, rather than chasing every new tool. If you are wrestling with burnout, fragmented workflows, or wondering how AI can genuinely improve collaboration without overwhelming teams, this conversation offers a grounded, optimistic perspective. And yes, we even add a Beatles classic to the Spotify playlist along the way.
Send a textFeeling invisible is more common than most men admit, and the silence can be brutal when it happens in the very places meant to heal us. We open Psalm 142 and talk plainly about the sting of being overlooked, the pull toward bitterness, and the slow grind of isolation that wears down courage. From hard personal experiences to hard-won hope, we trace a path from raw lament to real refuge, where God's steady sight becomes the ground we stand on.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.
Send a textSam and Rik speak after the 3-0 win over Levante on Sunday in La Liga as Barcelona overtook Real Madrid at the top of the table. Was this a reaction from Barca? Bernal and Cancelo impress, no goals for the strikers, ratings and more.Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon: patreon.com/siemprepod
Relationship Goals: Is Modern Media Redefining Your Standards?In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on [Movie Name] and the subtle ways it promotes cultural compromise over biblical truth. While Hollywood paints a picture of romance that feels good, how does it stack up against the biblical standard of love and marriage we discussed at the recent True Love Conference?We dive deep into the "gray areas" of dating and sex that this movie tries to normalize, exposing the red flags that many Christians are missing. It's time to stop settling for a version of love that's culturally convenient but spiritually empty. If you're ready to stop compromising and start pursuing a relationship that honors God, this breakdown is for you.In this episode:• The danger of "Christian-ish" dating tropes.• Why compromise is the enemy of a Godly marriage.• Reclaiming the standards from the True Love Conference.FREE Download:;The Science of One Flesh and Marital BondingHoodie I'm Wearing
British journalist and historian Zeinab Badawi joins What's Next to discuss her six-year project, The History of Africa, a sweeping 20-part series and companion book spanning 30 countries and centering African voices in the telling of the continent's story. As the virtual guest speaker for the Sankofa Conference, she reflects on why reclaiming history matters now more than ever. We also hear from community builder Juweria Dahir and her son Gerbriel Sharif, a young historian, as they discuss remembering African history beyond narratives of struggle and strengthening connections across the diaspora.
Ah, how I would like to rest on my porch and not do this work anymore, but here it is: the process of reclaiming a name. I ran smack into myself (hypothetically speaking) on my way home from the courthouse the other day. It's my least favorite place to be, that construction of brick and mortar and legal moorings. But it was a good thing, that ride back to my little farm just before dark. Because, on the way, the past shook loose a little.Reclaiming, renaming yourself, that's some powerful Witch work. Snuggle in on the porch and let me tell you about the man that showed me how.Love y'all like chicken,SebaTo support this podcast, keep it on the air, and get access to extra content, go to: https://www.patreon.com/southernfriedwitch
Too often, sin has been used to control, shame, or divide. Join us to explore how Unitarian Universalism can offer a different lens. Reclaiming Religious Language Series At the turning of the year, we pause to rediscover what matters most to us beneath the noise of daily life. Rooted in the Unitarian Universalist shared values, this series invites us into a spiritual homecoming in which we will reflect on the values that shape us. Through ritual, reflection, and community, we will release what no longer serves us, opening space for transformation. We will honor our pluralism, embrace our call to justice and equity, recognize our deep interdependence, and embody generosity as a way of being. At the center of it all, we return to love as a daily practice that grounds and sustains us.
In this episode of Allyship in Action, Julie Kratz is joined by HBR writer, executive and team coach, Kathryn Landis, to explore capacity erosion—the gradual depletion of energy and focus facing today's leaders. In an era of constant change and cognitive overload, Landis shares how leaders can reclaim their impact by shifting from micromanagement to intentional empowerment and strategic reflection. Key Takeaways Focus on Your "$100 Activities": Leaders often gravitate toward low-impact tasks for a quick sense of productivity. Reclaiming capacity requires identifying the high-level strategic work that only you can do. "Get really clear on what's the work that only you can do... what you actually could be focusing on that's going to move the needle the most is perhaps working with your cross-functional colleagues, the other members of the C-suite, to strengthen those ties." — Kathryn Landis Empower Your Team Through Clarity: High-performing teams thrive on a clear purpose and defined decision rights. To reduce your own workload, ensure your team understands exactly what they own and what success looks like. "Do people have a clear purpose? Do people know why they're a team? Most people know what their job description is... but I was leading an off-site last week; they didn't know what their team goals were. They don't know what success looks like." — Kathryn Landis Prioritize the "Lamp Post" for Reflection: Intentional reflection is a non-negotiable for effective leadership. Creating a dedicated space to process information—even just by talking to a metaphorical lamp post—can provide significant mental clarity. "If someone would go and speak to a lamp post for an hour every day at the same time, they'd get 60% of the benefit of coaching... just creating the space and time to be intentional about where you're spending your time, reflecting on what you're doing." — Kathryn Landis Connect with Kathryn and take her free team assessment here: https://kathryn-landis.kit.com/3dcf1c4440
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode, Jennifer explores the universal needs that underpin human dignity and healing after harm. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and understanding these needs, both for oneself and in relationships with others. The conversation delves into the impact of dignity violations, the collective nature of needs, and the role of nonviolent communication in fostering understanding and compassion. Jennifer encourages listeners to reflect on their own needs and how they relate to their experiences of harm and healing.TakeawaysUnderstanding universal needs can aid in healing after harm.Dignity violations occur when needs are ignored or dismissed.Reclaiming our needs is an act of integrity, not selfishness.Needs are not demands; they are essential for our well-being.The language of needs can help us navigate relationships.Dignity is inherent and can be bruised by unmet needs.Collective needs must be recognized in communication.Ignoring higher needs dehumanizes individuals.Understanding needs fosters compassion and accountability.Reflecting on unmet needs can guide healing strategies.Exploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world. What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we heal, forgive, and make choices about how we show up in a chaotic and fractured world. Hosted by physician and coach Jennifer Griggs.For more information on the podcast, please visit www.thedignitylab.com.For more information on podcast host Dr. Jennifer Griggs, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/.For additional free resources, including the periodic table of dignity elements, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/resources/.The Dignity Lab is an affiliate of Bookshop.org and will receive 10% of the purchase price when you click through and make a purchase. This supports our production and hosting costs. Bookshop.org doesn't earn money off bookstore sales, all profits go to independent bookstores. We encourage our listeners to purchase books through Bookshop.org for this reason.
Soulla is a transformational coach and founder of Soulshine With Soulla, where she has guided thousands through somatic therapeutic coaching, retreats, and mentoring over the past decade.Her signature method—The Soulshine Way™—blends Internal Family Systems, somatic healing, self-compassion, yoga, and mindfulness to help individuals untangle from old patterns, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect with inner wisdom and embodied freedom.Through immersive experiences and group journeys, Soulla creates a warm, sacred space for deep healing, authentic expression, and living “liberated.”In This EpisodeSoulla's websiteSoulla on IGBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Thank you to our Sponsors:Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.appArizona Trauma Institute at https://aztrauma.org/
Send a textWhat if the missing piece in your growth isn't more content, but the right circle of men? We sit down with Rob Williams—seasoned executive, devoted husband, and father—to unpack how a Christ-centered mastermind turned isolated effort into measurable, life-giving progress. Rob's story blends practical wisdom with hopeful grit: the courage to open up, the strength found in accountability, and the peace that comes when brothers pray like they mean it.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.
✨ Live Breathwork Session: Join me Sunday, March 1st at 11am Eastern for a 45-minute guided session. Email whynotmeditate.podcast@gmail.com or DM on masakozawa_coaching IG to get the details.✨ In this season 5 kickoff, Masako Kozawa sits down with Lisa Gingery Smith, a wellness guide and founder of Leap Wellness, to explore how meditation, breathwork, and energy alignment form the foundation for true transformation.This episode is perfect for anyone ready to:Reclaim their wellnessAlign body, mind, and energy through micro practicesStep into transformation through meditation and breathworkAbout Lisa:Website: https://www.leapwellness.health/Instagram: www.instagram.com/lisagingerysmith/Ways to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the show
What if the most powerful technology we'll ever need is already within us? In this episode of HEAL with Kelly, I'm joined by my good friend Gregg Braden—scientist, bestselling author, and a familiar face from the HEAL documentary—for a conversation that feels more important than ever. Gregg joins me to explore themes from his latest book, Pure Human: The Hidden Truth of Our Divinity, Power, and Destiny, and to unpack what's really at stake as we move deeper into an age of artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and rapid technological change. Together, we explore how our biology, emotions, and intuition are not flaws at all, but expressions of an extraordinary intelligence already living within us. We touch on epigenetics, the regenerative capacity of the brain and heart, the science of coherence, and a fascinating genetic mystery—including the role of human chromosome 2 and how it may be tied to our capacity for empathy, creativity, and higher consciousness. We also explore why creativity, imagination, healing, and love are not outdated traits—but essential expressions of our humanness. We reflect on what we lost during the pandemic, why so many of us never had the space to grieve, and how honoring our biology may be the path back to resilience, meaning, and wholeness. This isn't a conversation rooted in fear—it's a remembering. A reminder of who we are, what we're capable of, and what it truly means to stay human. Key Moments You'll Love ✨:
Pediatrician Trevor Cabrera discusses his article "Locum tenens: Reclaiming purpose, autonomy, and financial freedom in medicine." Trevor explains how choosing the path of an independent contractor allowed him to pay off massive student debt while exploring the country on his own terms. He challenges the misconception that temporary staffing is only for unstable providers and highlights how it serves underserved communities in health care deserts. The conversation details the five essential traits for success in this field and how financial sovereignty can shift a career from living to work to working to live. Discover how stepping outside the traditional system can restore the joy of patient care and provide a renewed sense of purpose. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended
2026 holds Mercury, Pluto, Chiron, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Neptune retrogrades… and together, they tell a powerful story.This episode breaks down what each retrograde represents and how this year is less about acceleration and more about deep internal transformation. Reclaiming your power. Healing old wounds. Redefining success. Choosing yourself.NEW SUBSTACKraquellemantra.substack.comRAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia. Listener discretion advised. This might be one of the most powerful conversations I've ever had on How To Fail. I don't say that lightly - I've had some amazing guests - but there's something about how Jennette puts the female experience into words that I find truly electrifying. Raised Mormon in Orange County, Jennette was just six when her mother decided she would become an actor. What followed was a difficult, abusive childhood, which she chronicled with unflinching honesty in her 2022 memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died - a book that spent more than 90 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Her new novel, Half His Age, follows 17-year-old Waldo as she embarks on an affair with her 40-year-old creative writing teacher. It's a startling, powerful story about discomfort, agency and self-determination and it became a Sunday Times Number One bestseller in its first week! In this episode, we talk about her upbringing, her experience of disordered eating, the writing process and the grounding partner she's been with for nine years (who I was lucky enough to meet). Plus: setting boundaries, finding your voice, rage, recovery and autonomy. Recorded in our London studio. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Introduction 03:27 Speaking Up and Setting Boundaries 04:15 Reception of 'Half His Age' 07:22 Exploring Mormonism and Guilt 14:36 Failures and Creative Process 30:09 Calorie Restriction Lessons from My Mother 30:58 First Encounter with Anorexia 32:45 The Turning Point: Mother's Death and Recovery 32:58 Struggles with Bulimia 35:41 Therapy and the Road to Recovery 36:47 Understanding the Value of Eating Disorders 38:59 Healing Through Relationships 42:58 Finding My Voice and Inner Peace