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Friends, welcome to the final episode of 2025. We're bringing the year (and season 8 of the podcast!) to a close with a new friend of the show - Amelia Hruby. Amelia wrote book called "Your Attention is Sacred (Except on Social Media)" and she's on the show today to talk to us about some things we might not realize about social media and the way it impacts our everyday lives. I really set out to reform my social media use in 2025 and will do so even more in 2026. If you're in a place where you're realizing that how you currently use social media is having a negative impact on your soul ... this one is for you and will give you LOTS of practical things to ponder. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: AMELIA HRUBY: https://offthegrid.fun YOUR ATTENTION IS SACRED: https://offthegrid.fun/attention MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1700157759&sprefix=glenn+%2Caps%2C399&sr=8-1 SUBSTACK / BLOG: https://whatifproject.substack.com/ ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art EBAY ART: https://www.ebay.com/usr/what_if_project SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support MUSIC: track created in GarageBand :)
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This isn't a judgment, and it certainly doesn't describe every parent—but it raises an important question worth an honest conversation. And yes… that's exactly what we're talking about on Faith & Freedom this week. In this episode of Faith & Freedom, Dr. Bryan Ardis talks about hidden health risks we often overlook, Kelly Walker shares why resistance tends to show up right before breakthrough, and Pastor Anthony Thomas reminds us that God never calls us backward — when the Spirit leads, He always moves us forward. 0:00 – 24:04 | Smartphones, EMFs & the Quiet Crisis No One Wants to Talk About We handed our kids devices to keep them "safe." So why are anxiety, depression, obesity, and sleep disorders exploding? Dr. Bryan Ardis breaks down the pediatric research linking early smartphone use to serious health consequences—and exposes the EMF saturation most families don't even realize they're living in. From hormone disruption to mental health fallout, this is a conversation that's long overdue—and wildly uncomfortable for a tech-addicted culture. 24:05 – 34:22 | When Authority Slips Away—and No One Notices Somewhere along the way, parents lost the upper hand… and the system was happy to take it. Kelly Walker digs into why so many families feel powerless right now—and how government overreach and cultural chaos thrive when authority disappears at home. Reclaiming it doesn't start in Washington. It starts at the dinner table, in daily decisions, and in the courage to lead instead of outsource. 34:23 – 44:32 | God Doesn't Call You Backward—Only Forward What if the thing holding you stuck isn't your circumstances… but what you're still carrying? Shemane and Pastor Anthony Thomas talk about how God's direction is always forward-moving—never backward-facing. The Holy Spirit doesn't keep us trapped in old wounds or regret. He leads us into new ground, new clarity, and the strength to step into what's next without dragging the past behind us. Resources Dr. Bryan Ardis — Website: TheDrArdisShow.com Instagram: @TheDrArdisShow Kelly Walker — Website: realfreedomtalk.com Rumble: @realfreedomtalk Instagram: @RealFreedomTalk Facebook: Kelly Walker Pastor Anthony Thomas — Website: TipOfTheSpearChurch.org Rumble: Tip of the Spear Church Sponsors Watch Faith & Freedom every Sunday, 10 am EST on Real America's Voice https://americasvoice.news/playlists/faith-and-freedom-with-shemane/ 12:00 pm EST on www.youtube.com/shemane https://youtu.be/H-jOuN04SRo?si=7pDJswTS-4Ubqrug Protect yourself with EMP Shield Use the promo code "SHEMANE" Activate stem cells & reset your body's clock at https://lifewave.com/shemane Please send product inquiries to: shemane.lifewave@gmail.com Organic natural products to help your family thrive with https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/Shemane and use the promo code FAITH Use promo code "FAITH" To Purchase "My Pillow" at https://www.mypillow.com/ or call 800-933-6972 Use promo code "FAITH" Use promo code "FREEDOM" to receive 20% off your first order at https://brickhousenutrition.com/collections/field-of-greens Check out Shemane's new programs https://shemanenugent.rocks/fit-n-fabulous-starter-pack https://shemanenugent.rocks/faith-fuel-21day-daily-devo Check out Shemane's books: Purchase Shemane's New Book 'Abundantly Well' on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Abundantly-Well-Bible-Based-Increased-Vibrant/dp/1680999249 Purchase Shemane's new #1 Bestseller 'Killer House': https://www.amazon.com/Killer-House-Air-Your-Killing/dp/B0C5GK5RB7 4 Minutes to Happy: https://www.amazon.com/Minutes-Happy-Happier-Healthier-Dreams/dp/1642795895 Kill It and Grill It Cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/Kill-Grill-Guide-Preparing-Cooking/dp/1621575829 Connect with Shemane: Send your questions, suggestions, positive feedback (!!) & funny pet videos to shemane.chat@gmail.com Watch Killer House Documentary: https://www.killerhouse.org Get Wildly Well at https://www.shemanenugent.rocks Shemane's Social Media: Instagram: @shemanenugent Youtube: /shemane Truth Social @Shemane Facebook: @shemane.nugent #FaithAndFreedom #ShemaneNugent #ChristianFaith #FaithInAction #GodsPlan #SpiritualWarfare #ChristianCourage
Send us a textWhat if the reason you feel drained is that you're loving someone's potential more than their actions?In today's episode, we get real about why seeing the best in people can quietly sabotage your life. We talk about how trauma, fear of being alone, and misplaced compassion pull you into fixing, saving, and waiting. We show you why potential without effort is not enough and how to stop turning people into projects. If you're ready to take your energy back and focus on your own growth, this conversation is for you.Learn more about:Books For Babes – GoFundMe donation linkhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/books-for-babes-annual-fundraiser-2025Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today's conversation:#368 | You NEED to Know The DARVO Effect - https://apple.co/4pxap5T #401 | The Biggest Ways Relationships are Ruined - https://apple.co/4pxaC9b Evolve Together Experiences:
Are you racing toward year-end with an empty tank? In this timely episode, Lucia Dramat joins us for her final appearance of 2025 to tackle the widespread yet misunderstood phenomenon of burnout. Beyond the obvious collapse that many associate with burnout, we explore its subtle manifestations and provide practical strategies to protect your wellbeing during this hectic season. The secret weapon against burnout? A simple two-letter word: NO. Lucia guides listeners through the art of strategic declining—evaluating priorities, time-blocking essentials, and confidently postponing what can wait until 2026. For entrepreneurs especially, who feel compelled to chase every opportunity, this episode offers permission to pause and recoup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Bob continues our Reclaiming Christmas series with a message titled “The Tree.” He addresses the tension Christians often feel between cultural Christmas traditions and the true meaning of Christ's incarnation. Pastor Bob outlines three ways believers approach the season: blending cultural and spiritual elements, rejecting the holiday, or intentionally redeeming it. He also reframes the Christmas tree as a symbol that can point us back to deeper biblical truths, encouraging us to celebrate with wisdom and discernment.
We discuss with Alexandra Hachmeister, Director General Digital Euro at Deutsche Bundesbank, how Europe can reclaim digital sovereignty and what the role of the Digital Euro could be.
When the news cycle is loud and life is already heavy, your nervous system pays the bill. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Charu talks with Andrea W LeDew, a former lawyer and mother of four, about turning political stress, grief and caregiver burnout into something usable through poetry, journaling and structured creative expression. Andrea shares how parenting a son with autism and intellectual disabilities, managing estate responsibilities after losing both parents and living through pandemic-era uncertainty pushed her toward writing as a mental health tool. The conversation also goes straight at the uncomfortable stuff. Emotional eating as coping, self-compassion vs self-sabotage, activism vs burnout and how to stay engaged without spiraling into rumination. Andrea's book Polemics: Political Poetry, Poems and Prose frames writing as survival and invites listeners to process big emotions without pretending the world is not on fire. About the Guest: Andrea W LeDew is a former lawyer turned stay-at-home mother of four and a writer focused on poetry and essays that explore political change, civic identity and emotional resilience. Her book Polemics: Political Poetry, Poems and Prosebrings together years of work shaped by grief, caregiving and public events. Key Takeaways: Political stress is real mental load. Naming it reduces shame and makes it workable for mental health and emotional well-being. Writing can function like therapy when it helps you feel, label and metabolize grief, rage and fear instead of suppressing them. Structure matters. Rhyme, form and constraints can keep expression honest without turning into endless rumination. Caregiver life adds chronic stress. If you are parenting autism or disability needs, coping tools must be realistic, not performative wellness. Comfort eating is common. The key line is habit. When coping becomes automatic daily behavior it shifts from self-compassion to self-sabotage. Activism can be healthier than hiding if it moves you from helplessness into values-based action and community connection. You can hold patriotism and critique at the same time. Reclaiming belonging should not erase marginalized experiences. Free speech and civic participation are not abstract. They are day-to-day practices that protect mental health through agency. “Touch grass” advice is incomplete. A better play is balanced inputs, boundaries on doomscrolling and intentional creative output. Your story is not finished. Creativity gives shape to chaos so it becomes something you can hold. Connect With Andrea W LeDew: Book page: https://books2read.com/polemics Website: https://frlcnews.com/ Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being • Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth • Holistic Healing & Conscious Living • Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
Today, we're exploring the intersection of mystery and neuroscience, what Lara J. Day and I call Magic. And when I talk about magic, I don't mean illusion or fantasy. I mean the felt sense of aliveness that arises when we attune to the unseen layers of reality: synchronicities, symbols, and the subtle ways life communicates with us when we slow down enough to listen.To help us dive into the magic that opens specifically at this time of year, I invited a special guest: Lara J. Day, author of the 13 Sacred Nights Oracle and creator of Neurogenic Qigong. Lara is on a mission to reclaim the hyper-commercialized holidays and return the Soul to the Solstice.In this episode, we explore the 13 Sacred Nights ritual, an ancient winter solstice practice: what it is, how it works, and how its magic can shift the way your brain and nervous system perceive the world. Lara shares 17 years of personal experience with the practice, along with stories of synchronicity, prophetic dreams, animal symbolism, and why this ritual has become one of her greatest teachers in cultivating presence, awe, and deep attunement with the unseen world.If you want a more intentional, soulful way to envision and plant seeds for 2026, you'll want to listen before December 21st. Lara shares exactly how to prepare, what to expect, and how to work with the energies of each sacred night beginning on December 24th.Inside the Episode:(00:00) How do we define the experience of magic in everyday life?(03:32) Why magic is a natural neurobiological state(05:07) The origins of the 13 Sacred (aka Holy) Nights ritual(09:55) Solstice as the New Moon of the solar year(13:20) Understanding the practice and structure of the 13 Sacred Nights(20:32) Receiving and blueprinting your next year during the Sacred Nights(25:43) Symbolism of animal signs, dreams, and repeated Oracle cards(36:04) What it means to co-create with the future as a creator with agency(41:01) Darkness as a teacher and Sacred Nights as a nervous system reset(47:14) How to live with the practice throughout the year(52:40) Small structural habits to weave the sacred into daily life(56:05) Reclaiming holidays and rituals in modern lifeConnect with Lara J. Day:Lara has a one-year program coming up that kicks off with the Sacred Holy nights practice + a year of accountability and support to watch in community how each of our blueprints unfolds. She also has a beautiful oracle deck called the 13 Sacred Nights.Website: http://www.larajday.comInstagram: @larajdayFacebook: @larajdayTikTok: @larajdayJoin the Revealing Wisdom Collective with Anne-Marie:If this episode awakens something in you, I'd love to support you more deeply with awakening your power to build the life you long to live through the Revealing Wisdom Collective, my new membership devoted to nervous system coherence and power reclamation. We open our weekly sanctuary on January 13, 2026. https://www.revealingwisdom.com/collectiveConnect with Anne-Marie Marron: - If you have a power reclamation story to share or questions, please send them to Ask Anne-Marie https://anne-mariemarron.com/ask- Find Anne-Marie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anne.marie.marron/- If you wonder whether Power Reclamation Coaching is for you, book a discovery call https://calendly.com/anne-marie-marron/30-minute-consultation- For more on customized immersions with Anne-Marie, please visit: https://anne-mariemarron.com/integral-leadership-immersion
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Send us a textImagine trading a wall of meetings for a calendar with white stripes where thinking, planning, and decisive action actually happen. That's the shift we explore with Juliet Funt—keynote speaker, author, and founder of the Juliet Funt Group—whose work helps teams cut busy work and create the bandwidth to do their best thinking.We dig into why white space isn't idleness; it's a performance tool. Juliet shows how modern work confuses motion with progress, burying judgment under email, back-to-back calls, and task churn. She shares simple, sticky tools that change behavior fast: the wedge (short breaks between commitments that let you digest and decide), the yellow list (batching non-urgent asks to slash message sprawl), and the re-entry day (protecting the first day back from leave so real disconnection is possible). The throughline is practical: waste less, think more, and reinvest saved time into the work that moves the mission.We also examine a striking divide in the military: absolute precision outside the office versus sprawling inefficiency inside it. Juliet connects the dots between sleep, judgment, and readiness, arguing that saved hours only matter when they're translated into training, rehearsal, and strategic thought. She makes a case for intact-unit change, embedding skills in PME and ROTC, and building norms that outlast leadership rotations. The goal isn't fewer meetings for their own sake; it's better decisions, stronger teams, and outcomes people are proud to ship.If you've ever felt trapped by your calendar, this conversation offers a way out—and a way forward. Listen, steal a tool, and start small. Then tell us: which meeting will you shorten, and what will you do with the time you win back? Subscribe, share with a teammate who needs breathing room, and leave a review to help others find the show.The stories and opinions shared on Stories of Service are told in each guest's own words. They reflect personal experiences, memories, and perspectives. While every effort is made to present these stories respectfully and authentically, Stories of Service does not verify the accuracy or completeness of every statement. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of the host, producers, or affiliates.Support the showVisit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.comWatch episodes of my podcast:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76
In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Susan Filan discuss:Reclaiming life before life demands itAsking the questions that change everythingStepping off the professional hamster wheelChoosing authenticity over performance Key Takeaways:Near-death experiences show how fragile, temporary, and precious life truly is. Fulfillment starts when we stop postponing purpose and intentionally live each day in alignment with what truly matters most.Fear often hides our deepest desires, but asking the right questions clearly reveals them. Imagining our future self at the end of life helps guide decisions toward what we genuinely want and value.Overwork often masks misalignment with our own integrity, health, and needs. Sustainable progress begins by recognizing limits, slowing down, and making intentional changes that honor both well-being and meaningful work.Long-term fulfillment cannot grow from roles we play to please others or meet external expectations. True joy and inner peace emerge when we live, work, and lead consistently in alignment with our authentic selves. "I can't outsource my happiness. So if I'm not happy today with what I have, where I am... I'm not going to be happy then when I get it." — Susan Filan Check out my new show, Be That Lawyer Coaches Corner, and get the strategies I use with my clients to win more business and love your career again. Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/ Thank you to our Sponsor!Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/ Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/ About Susan Filan: Susan is a former prosecutor and MSNBC Senior Legal Analyst turned transformational speaker and life strategist. With over 30 years in high-stakes arenas—from prosecuting cold-case murders to defending clients on death row and analyzing national cases on cable and network television—she has faced some of the toughest challenges imaginable. Her greatest trial, however, came in a near-fatal accident that became her ultimate wake-up call, inspiring her to help others transform crisis into clarity and purpose. Susan blends legal grit, neuroscience, and spiritual insight to guide high achievers in breaking free from limiting beliefs, reigniting their deepest dreams, and creating lives of joy, fulfillment, and impact. Known as The Wake-Up Call Speaker and The Architect of Reinvention, she delivers keynotes, private strategy sessions, immersive retreats, and media appearances designed to awaken potential, spark transformation, and help people reinvent their lives from the inside out. Connect with Susan Filan: Website: https://susanfilan.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanfilan/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
This episode brings together the science, the medicine, and the lived experience behind BRCA mutations. Emily Goldberg, JScreen's Director of Genetic Counseling Services, breaks down what these mutations are, how they're inherited, and what the actual cancer risks look like. Dr. Melissa Frey, a GYN oncologist at Cornell who works closely with high-risk families, walks us through what happens after someone tests positive — from screening to risk-reducing surgeries to the big conversations around fertility and timing. We also hear from Heather Boussi, who shares her powerful story of living with both BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. She talks about diagnosis, surveillance, surgeries, and how this all shaped her family-building decisions. Lastly, we look at what BRCA means for men, how that journey differs, and why PGT can still be an option. If you or someone you love is navigating this, we close with places to turn for support: JScreen, Sharsheret, I Was Supposed To Have A Baby, and Stardust (links below). It's a mix of expertise, honesty, and heart — the kind of conversation so many people wish they had heard earlier, especially when faced with such difficult decisions. Note: This episode is the 4th of a series of 5 that we are collaborating on with Jscreen in 2025. Take a look at our previous three episodes here : Episode 157: Introduction to Genetics and Infertility Episode 166: Fragile X Syndrome: A Silent Factor in Infertility Episode 185: It's Not Just Her: Male Factor Fertility and Genetics Uncovered Resources: Genetics and Personalized Cancer Prevention Program Facing Our Risk Empowered (FORCE) Jewish Fertility Foundation Stardust Foundation Sharsheret JScreen More about Emily Goldberg: Emily Goldberg serves as the Director of Genetic Counseling Services at jscreen, where she is dedicated to helping individuals understand and manage their genetic health. With dual bachelor's degrees in biology and psychology from Brandeis University and a master's degree in Human Genetics from Sarah Lawrence College, Ms. Goldberg has been a certified genetic counselor since 2011. Prior to joining jscreen, she worked at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, specializing in prenatal and cancer genetics. In addition to her role at jscreen, Ms. Goldberg is committed to education, serving as an Instructor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and adjunct faculty at Sarah Lawrence College, where she teaches and mentors future genetic counselors. Her expertise and dedication make her a key member of the jscreen team. Connect with JScreen: - visit their website here - check out their Instagram More about Melissa Frey, MD: Dr. Melissa Frey is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the division of Gynecologic Oncology and the Director of the Genetics and Personalized Cancer Prevention Program at Weill Cornell Medicine / NewYork Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Frey's clinical care and research focus on the management of individuals with hereditary cancer syndromes (e.g. BRCA1, BRCA2, Lynch syndrome) and strong family history of breast and gynecologic cancers. She performs gynecologic cancer risk-reducing surgeries and is the principal investigator on several large trials aimed at cancer prevention among high-risk individuals. Dr. Frey has presented her research at national and international meetings and has more than 130 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Connect with Dr. Melissa Frey: - check out her Instagram - view the Genetics and Personalized Cancer Prevention Program website More about Heather Boussi : Heather grew up in Westchester, NY and now lives in Englewood, NJ with her husband and three children. Her personal experience with hereditary cancer risk and genetic testing has made her a passionate advocate for awareness, education, and empowerment in women's health. Grounded in faith and family, Heather shares her story to help others approach life's challenges with strength, perspective, and gratitude. Connect with Heather: - check out Heather's Instagram Connect with us: -Check out our Website -Follow us on Instagram and send us a message -Watch our TikToks -Follow us on Facebook -Watch us on YouTube -Connect with us on LinkedIn
In this week's episode of Thrive Beyond Size, Michelle takes you to a tiny table in Canmore, Alberta, where a seven-course chef's tasting menu becomes so much more than “just dinner.” After choosing the vegan “gatherer” menu, she's guided through each course like a story—learning where the ingredients came from, how the flavors and textures play together, and what each dish is designed to awaken. Somewhere between the foraged mushrooms and a pot pie-level craving for something creamy and warm, Michelle realizes how present she feels: quiet mind, soft body, senses sharpened. From there, she unpacks why our senses aren't decorative when it comes to eating—they're biologically woven into digestion, satisfaction, and safety. She breaks down sight, smell, sound, touch, and taste as core parts of attuned eating, explores how diet culture has taught us to fear pleasure, and explains why satisfaction is a biological need, not an indulgence. Finally, she invites you to experiment with one meal this week where you let all five senses guide you, not as a performance, but as a way of coming home to your body.In this episode, you'll hear about:Michelle's seven-course tasting menu experience in Canmore and how it unexpectedly woke something up inside herHow sight, smell, sound, touch, and taste are all biologically tied into digestion and satisfactionWhy beautifully plated food, enticing smells, and even the clink of cutlery can change how nourished you feelThe role of texture and temperature in attuned eating (and how “creamy and hot and smooth” led her straight to halibut pot pie)How diet culture makes pleasure suspicious and teaches us to distrust foods that taste “too good”Why satisfaction is a biological need and how lack of satisfaction fuels feeling out of control around foodWhat happens in your body when you shift into “rest and digest” and eat from a place of nervous system safetyA simple experiment you can try with one meal this week to engage all five senses and notice what softens and what awakensIf you try this five-senses experiment with a meal, Michelle would love to hear how it goes. You can connect with her on Instagram @wayzahealth or by email at michelle@wayzahealth.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SALE: For a limited time only, save 50% on 3-Session RTT Packages—a savings of nearly $700. Click here to book now.This is the first episode in a two-part series on trauma. In this episode, we'll be exploring the ins and outs of trauma—a more inclusive definition of what trauma is, how it occurs, why it gets stored in the body, and the stages we must move through in order to release it. We'll also discuss the very likely possibility, based on new understandings of trauma physiology, that most (if not all) of us have unresolved trauma stored in the body and how our most limiting patterns, behaviors, habits, and beliefs might actually be symptoms of unresolved trauma rather than personality quirks.Sources + ResourcesResourcesMy Brain Rewired: Rewire Your Brain with the Power of Neuroplasticity (website)BooksThe Biology of Trauma* by Dr. Aimee ApigianThe Body Keeps the Score* by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. ArticlesHow Common is PTSD in Adults? by U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsSelf-Directed Neuroplasticity by MindOwl6 Neuroplasticity Exercises for Anxiety Relief by PsychCentral7 Effective Neuroplasticity Exercises for Brain Rewiring by My Brain RewiredThe Science of OM: How Chanting Calms Your Mind and BodyHow Qigong Calms the Nervous System and Transforms Stress Into VitalityBuilding Our Sense of Agency by Trauma Aware AmericaNeurobiological Imprints of TraumaThe Triphasic Model for Treating TraumaHow Does Your Body Remember Trauma?The Trauma Loop: Why You Keep Repeating Old Patterns (and How to Break Them)Work with me—schedule a free 30-minute breakthrough consultation today. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not substitute individual psychological advice. No AI—all content and episodes created and written by Ashley Melillo. *This is an affiliate link. Purchasing through affiliate links supports The Soul Horizon at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
Key Takeaways:Many nonprofit leaders enter the new year already depleted from the holiday rush. Emotional residue from 2025 lingers in the body and shapes early decisions. A reset begins by acknowledging how much energy was carried forward unnoticed.Leaders often bring guilt, unfinished conversations, and unresolved pressure into 2026. Closing loops matters more than fixing everything that happened. Release becomes the doorway to entering the new year with clarity and choice.Leadership begins with knowing your actual energetic capacity, not the idealized version. From that honesty, you choose what stays, what shifts, and what boundaries support you. Agreements rooted in calm reshape how you lead and how you protect your energy.Reclaiming means deciding who you are becoming and leading from that center. Leaders choose identities like calmer, clearer, or more sovereign and act from that energy. This practice restores agency and ensures no circumstance dictates your value. “If you don't pause or reset, you're going to step into the new year carrying the energy of the old one.” “Every boundary, every decision, every conversation, every interaction is going to come from that survival mode place - that's the lens through which you're going to view the world.” “Reclaiming your energy means consciously choosing the leadership identity you want to embody this year.” - Maryanne Dersch Let's Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you're growing fast or feeling stuck, we'll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I'll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker
This episode is for Gen X women (late 30s–50s) juggling work, relationships, kids, and aging parents — feeling burnt out, disconnected from joy, and caught in a perfectionist loop. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html
This episode is for Gen X women (late 30s–50s) juggling work, relationships, kids, and aging parents — feeling burnt out, disconnected from joy, and caught in a perfectionist loop. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html
In this episode, Andryanna explores how parents can bring back the best parts of a '90s Christmas—slower moments, simple traditions, unstructured play, and genuine connection—to support kids' developing brains during the busiest season of the year.Grounded in research on attention, delayed gratification, nervous system regulation, and the impact of screen-heavy environments on children, Andryanna offers low-effort, high-reward ideas parents can use to create a calmer, more meaningful holiday season for Gen Z and Alpha teens, tweens and kids. She also explains how adults can model these behaviours, co-regulate with their children, and experience more ease themselves.In this episode, she dive into:Why today's kids experience more stimulation and less natural downtime;How '90s-style traditions support focus, emotional regulation, and problem solving;The science behind delayed gratification and why it matters during the holidays;Simple nostalgic activities that build connection without adding stress;How outdoor play, slow games, and boredom strengthen growing brains;Nervous system tools to reduce overstimulation for kids and parents;The role of attunement and co-regulation in creating a calmer family holiday;Practical shifts to make the holidays less rushed and more restorative.A supportive, nostalgic, research-backed episode for parents craving a simpler, slower, more connected holiday season.CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:Get your copy of The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner Vol. 2 HERE! On InstagramEmail: hello@andryanna.com* Get your Kids Daily Routines Chart HERE! *Click HERE for your FREE '30 Days For Me' Self-Care Guide and Releasing Guilt & Judgements Worksheet.And please visit Andryanna.com for blogs, giveaways, workshops, tools, resources and more.Key themes include:90s Christmas traditions; slowing down during the holidays; Gen Alpha parenting; kids' nervous system regulation; holiday overstimulation kids; delayed gratification kids; simple Christmas traditions; slow parenting; holiday mental load moms; co-regulation and attunement; kids screen time holidays; creating Christmas magic; nostalgic Christmas ideas; mindful holiday parenting.
*No International Laws were broken during the recording of this episode.*Dr. Mijal Bitton is a spiritual leader at the Downtown Minyan, an NYU sociologist, a scholar-in-residence at the Maimonides Fund, co-host of the Wondering Jew podcast AND she's right here on Substack at Committed by Mijal Bitton . We discuss being a sephardic, south American Jew, orthodox feminism, dirty words in the bible, and even some TV recommendations (Pluribus anyone??)Good for the Jews is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Also ICYMI, Van Jones had a dream come true this week….I don't want to embarass the happy couple even more, but let me just say that AI is a wonderful tool and you can do many fun things with it and share here, if you are inclined.To end on an even more positive note, last week over a thousands Jews and friends stood outside the Park East Synagogue in the freezing cold to show their support after the congregation was attacked by a bunch of losers in Keffiyah's and masks. A Holocaust survivor Rabbi told us not to be afraid. Matisyahu sang songs about peace. An adorable kids choir sang their hearts out. Every single speaker talked about their love of NYC, America, and thanked the NYPD to the cheers of the crowd. Fam, you're in good company. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe
Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode Robert James explores how to regain control from OCD by reclaiming your agency, proving you have choice, and using small daily steps like postponing compulsions, exposure, and values-driven attention to build lasting change. He also briefly describes a 12-week coaching program for OCD and anxiety based on his own experience and practical tools to help you break free Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.
What if the biggest barrier to your leadership success isn't your skills, but your beliefs? In this episode, Kevin sits down with Muriel Wilkins to discuss how deeply held beliefs can limit our growth and impact as leaders. Muriel shares how many high-performing leaders unconsciously operate from outdated or misaligned beliefs; beliefs that may have once served them but now hinder their effectiveness. They also talk about how these "blocking beliefs" develop, why they are so hard to recognize, and how to reframe them to align with who we are becoming as leaders. Muriel's Story: Muriel M. Wilkins is the author of Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential and coauthor of Own the Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence. She is the founder and CEO of Paravis Partners, a sought-after C-suite adviser and executive coach with a twenty-year track record of helping senior leaders take their performance to the next level. Muriel is also the host of the Harvard Business Review Podcast, Coaching Real Leaders, consistently ranked as a top-ten podcast in Apple's Management category. https://www.murielwilkins.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/murielwilkins/ https://www.instagram.com/coachmurielwilkins This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader's guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos. Book Recommendations Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential by Muriel M. Wilkins Sovereign Love: A Guide to Healing Relationships by Reclaiming the Masculine and Feminine Within by Dené Logan Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie Like this? Understanding the Success Mindsets with Ryan Gottfredson The Mindsets That Separate the Best Leaders with Vikram Malhotra Five Mindsets to Lead Well with Paula Davis Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes
The holidays are here, and if you're already feeling that mix of excitement, pressure, and low-key dread, you're in good company. In this episode, we dig into why holiday burnout hits women so disproportionately hard, how old expectations keep sneaking in, and what we can actually do to reclaim joy, presence, and a sense of sanity this season. From perfectionism and invisible labor to new traditions and deliciously low-effort holiday moments, we're getting honest about what has to shift.Together, we explore the inner work, the practical strategies, and the gentle permission slips that help us show up for the holidays in a way that feels good—without losing ourselves or burning out in the process. If you've ever felt torn between wanting magic and wanting a nap, this is your episode. Episode Highlights:[0:03] – Kicking off the convo: why holiday burnout hits women hardest [1:54] – Laura reflects on past years of over-functioning through the holidays [3:08] – The pressure of “perfect” holidays and the invisible mental load [4:52] – The struggle of asking for help and shedding generational conditioning [6:11] – Family-of-origin expectations and the identity tied to holiday perfection [9:03] – The emotional payoff vs. resentment check-in [10:08] – Letting go of perfect, simplifying, and knowing your “why” [12:22] – Delegation, releasing control, and tolerating the discomfort [14:11] – When your aesthetics get in the way of shared experiences [15:40] – Creating new rituals and letting go of traditions that no longer fit [18:18] – Low-effort connection and shared experiences that truly matter [20:03] – Embracing flexibility and shifting holiday dates without guilt [21:44] – Managing blended family holidays and redefining “the day” [22:22] – Avoiding consumer overwhelm and choosing experiences over stuff [23:52] – Gift ideas that foster connection (and zero clutter) [25:18] – Silent Book Clubs, parallel play, and refreshing social rituals [26:55] – Reclaiming meaningful ritual with creativity and openness [27:55] – The power of daily gratitude and shifting the emotional tone [28:15] – Preparing for others' disappointment when you take things down a notch [28:40] – Emotional maturity, boundaries, and choosing what truly matters [30:01] – Final reminders for a holiday season rooted in joy, not pressure If today's discussion resonated with you or sparked curiosity, please rate, follow, and share "Insights from the Couch" with others. Your support helps us reach more people and continue providing valuable insights. Here's to finding our purposes and living a life full of meaning and joy. Stay tuned for more!Pre-order The Cost of Quiet now! Colette's new book, The Cost of Quiet: How to Have the Hard Conversations that Create Secure, Lasting Love, launches February 3rd. Secure your copy today and get VIP bonuses available only before launch day. https://www.colettejanefehr.com/new-book
Send us a textPolicy shapes pay packets, childcare, heating bills, and even how we move around our cities. We break down Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget without jargon, showing how frozen thresholds create fiscal drag, why dividend and property tax hikes shift the balance toward taxing wealth, and how ISA changes nudge under 65s into risk. We look at the upside too, scrapping the two child cap, targeted help on energy bills, a rare freeze on rail fares, and what the new EV per‑mile charge means for the future of funding our roads and the reality of going electric.Power is shifting in entertainment as well. With Paramount Skydance launching a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery and outbidding Netflix, we explore what consolidation means for the streaming wars, catalogue control, and your monthly subscriptions. Culture isn't only created; it's distributed, priced, and fenced off, and those decisions ripple through what stories get made and who gets to see them.Safety and dignity are non negotiable. We spotlight the British Transport Police's silent text service 61016 so you can discreetly report harassment on the Tube, and we talk candidly about luxury retail bias versus glossy representation, even as A$AP Rocky fronts Chanel. In the workplace, we share a tactical playbook for handling an aggressive senior colleague: set boundaries, document meticulously, build public advocates, and use policy to protect yourself. We also preview a practical series on starting a UK business the right way trademarks, bookkeeping, HMRC timelines and celebrate Sister Scribble's sell out momentum and what it takes to scale a young brand with intention.If this conversation helps you see your money, career, and safety with clearer eyes, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review telling us the moment that hit home most. Your feedback keeps this community sharp and growing.Referenced Podcast Episode:The New skills Economyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4jdXWn8DpFgiER9nVVILa2?si=bgRbofTVTTO7572fUajLmwSponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.comTikTok: toya_washington Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks https://toyatalks.com/ Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic Star Stationary Company: Sistah Scribble Instagram: @sistahscribble Website: www.sistahscribble.com Email: hello@sistahscribble.com
There's a cultural myth that desire fades with age… but the truth is far more powerful than that.In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples (formerly known as Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples), we explore what really happens to erotic energy after 40… and why this stage of life can become your most sensual, confident, and pleasure-filled chapter yet.We share vulnerable stories, body-based wisdom, and the exact practices that help women and men release shame, reconnect to their bodies, and rebuild erotic confidence that feels grounded, empowered, and deeply alive.This episode is for anyone who wants their pleasure back… and is ready for a more soulful, embodied sexual connection. What You'll Hear in This EpisodeWhy desire doesn't fade with age… it deepens when shame and conditioning begin to fall awayHow early sexual messaging shapes your adult sexual confidence and why reclaiming it requires truth, safety, and nervous system repairFor women: How slowing down, softening, embodiment, and inner permission awaken your erotic fireFor men: How performance pressure, shame, and fear of failure block pleasure… and how presence reconnects them to their masculine erotic energyWhy erotic energy after 40 is more powerful, intuitive, and grounded than anything you experienced in your twentiesHow to rebuild erotic confidence inside long-term relationships through truth, touch, safety, and conscious intimacy practices ✨ Save your spot for our upcoming February Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:
If you've ever felt stretched too thin, this episode is for you. In Part 1 of my series, 12 Things I've Learned About Homeschool Moms, I share the first six insights I've gathered over my years as a homeschool mom, coach, and guide for women just like you. These self-care tips for overwhelmed homeschool moms aren't rules or prescriptions—they're real-life reflections from someone who's walked this path, experienced the overwhelm, and learned how to reclaim herself without abandoning her homeschool dreams. Join the 12-Day Self-Care Challenge for Homeschool Moms What You'll Learn: Self-Care Tips for Overwhelmed Homeschool Moms Every homeschool mom faces invisible challenges, even when things look “perfect” from the outside. In this episode, I dive into the first six things I've learned about the homeschool mom experience: You feel like you never get a moment to yourself – The constant “on” mode can leave you disconnected from your own body and needs. No one sees everything you do – From teaching to caregiving to emotional labor, the invisible load is real. You say yes because it feels easier than dealing with disappointment – Learning to say no is a radical act of self-care. You're emotionally depleted – The overwhelm is rarely about homeschooling itself—it's about carrying too much without space to reset. You feel guilty resting – Rest isn't optional; it's essential for your health, your energy, and your presence in your family. You don't even know who you are anymore outside motherhood – Reconnecting with yourself is foundational to leading a confident, aligned homeschool life. Every one of these six things isn't a sign that you're doing homeschooling wrong—they're signs that you're human and have been carrying more than anyone was meant to carry alone. Why These Self-Care Tips for Overwhelmed Homeschool Moms Matter If any part of this episode made you exhale or think, “oh… that's me,” consider this your gentle invitation to start tending to yourself with the same care you offer everyone else in your home. Emotional overfunctioning and people-pleasing can follow you into homeschooling, and slowly, you lose not just your energy, but your sense of self. Reclaiming yourself isn't selfish—it's foundational. Your kids feel safest when you feel safe. Join the 12-Day Homeschool Mom Self-Care Challenge This is exactly why I created the 12-Day Homeschool Mom Self-Care Challenge. It's not another checklist or performance-based challenge. Instead, it's twelve small, doable shifts designed to help you come back to yourself with compassion, not pressure. Daily Letters – Thoughtful reflections to help you see your needs clearly. Gentle Reflection Prompts – Uncover the stories you've been carrying. Tiny, Doable Practices – Small actions to create real emotional space. As one mom said: “Your work has ripple effects because you're nurturing the nurturers.” You deserve that same nurture too. Click here to join the 12-Day Self-Care Challenge and start making your own 1% shifts away from overwhelm and toward a homeschool life that feels good from the inside out. What's Next for Overwhelmed Homeschool Moms Next week, we'll continue with Part 2 of this series, where I share six more things I've learned about homeschool moms. They go even deeper, and I think you'll feel just as held, understood, and equipped to make your homeschool life feel lighter and more aligned. Until then, take one moment today just for you—not because it's earned, but because you need it and you deserve it. Join the 12-Day Self-Care Challenge for Homeschool Moms To the Woman Reading This… If any part of this resonates — if you recognize your own patterns of over-functioning, self-forgetting, or carrying too much — please know you don't have to walk this alone. Maybe safety felt conditional, or you learned to earn love by meeting everyone else's needs.Or maybe you're carrying grief or stories that were never yours to carry. I've walked this path too — from losing myself to returning to myself. If you're ready to step into who you truly are, I'd be honoured to walk beside you. ➤ Learn more about coaching with Teresa here. Bolster Boundaries at the Holidays for Homeschool MomsIntroducing the ultimate guide for homeschool moms navigating the holiday whirlwind: the ‘Boundary Bolstering Journaling Workbook.’ Crafted to help you thrive amidst unique seasonal challenges, this 31-page gem offers strategies and thought-provoking journal prompts. 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June 2, 2022 the surprising transition from school to homeschool May 24, 2022 A Beginner’s Guide to Your First Year of Homeschool May 17, 2022 A Homeschool Mama Will Benefit from Coaching for Homeschool (& Life) April 20, 2022 How to Deal with our Stuff so We Can Help our Kids with Jenn Dean April 11, 2022 Homeschool Mama Big Emotions Toolbox Part 3 April 5, 2022 Confidently Homeschool Differently-Wired Kids with Colleen Kessler March 28, 2022 Deal with Your Homeschool Mom’s Big Emotions: Taming Thoughts March 23, 2022 Overcoming Frustrations with Jennifer Bryant, Practical Family Podcast March 14, 2022 Homeschool Mama’s Big Emotions & How to Address Them March 8, 2022 Bust Confusing Homeschool Myths with Alison Morrow February 28, 2022 How Listening to our Trauma Stories can Enable our Homeschool Families with Norm Quantz February 14, 2022 How to Love Myself as a Homeschool Mama February 8, 2022 Why Homeschool High School is Better with Mary Hanna Wilson January 31, 2022 Homeschooling in a Pandemic: 14 Approaches to Address Overwhelm January 27, 2022 How Gordon Neufeld Informs my Homeschool January 19, 2022 How to Deschool with Kelly Edwards from 90-Minute Day January 18, 2022 A Meaningful Step-by-Step Guide to Plan your Homeschool Year January 4, 2022 how to naturally care while homeschooling special needs with Julie Polanco December 7, 2021 Manage Impatience in your Homeschool: 14 Strategies to Freedom December 1, 2021 4 ways essential oils contribute to homeschools with Kristin Mercer November 24, 2021 A Parent’s Guide to Raising Critical Thinkers with Julie Bogart November 9, 2021 the truth behind homeschool socialization: 10 secrets that surprise November 3, 2021 Freedoms of Self-Directed Education with Robyn Robertson October 26, 2021 Should you be a homeschool mom: how do you know you’ve got what it takes? October 12, 2021 How to Address Your Big Emotions with Christine Dixon October 12, 2021 How to Keep Sane as a Homeschool Mom: 5 Simple Principles October 5, 2021 How to Address Worry & Overthinking for the Homeschool Mama September 28, 2021 how to live your simple homeschool life on purpose September 22, 2021 How to Maintain Authenticity in our Homeschool with Betsy Jenkins September 14, 2021 a Letter to My Homeschool High School Daughter September 8, 2021 3 Things You Need to Know Before You Homeschool August 24, 2021 How to Plan for your Upcoming Homeschool August 18, 2021 The Not So Big Life with Sarah Susanka June 29, 2021 Homeschool Teens Perspective: How to Homeschool High School June 23, 2021 a Perspective Shift on the Art and Science of an Education June 21, 2021 A Homeschool Dad’s Thoughts on How to Homeschool June 14, 2021 How Homeschooling Requires us to Face our Shortcomings June 11, 2021 How to Be Conscious in Your Homeschool with Erica Kesilman June 8, 2021 How to Marie Kondo your Homeschool June 7, 2021 Grow your Confidence & Banish Burnout with Kara S. Anderson June 1, 2021 How to Journal to Process Stress, Anxiety & Trauma with Nicolle Nattrass May 25, 2021 How to Use Nonviolent Communication in our Homeschools May 18, 2021 How to Survive the Pandemic when you Homeschool May 3, 2021 How to Deal with our Traumas as Homeschool Parents April 28, 2021 How to Tackle Unhealthy Habits for the Homeschool Mom April 20, 2021 A Love of Learning, Despite Challenges with Diane Geerlinks April 13, 2021 How to Care for Mama’s Six Selves with the Homeschool Genius April 7, 2021 How to Influence Your Homeschool with Self-Awareness March 31, 2021 How to Be a Stay-At-Home Mom & Stay Inspired with the Kids March 22, 2021 How to Create a Simple Homeschool Routine with Kelly Briggs March 15, 2021 Incorporate your Interests in your Homeschool with Kimberly Charron February 9, 2021 Let’s Chat with Vicki Tillman of Homeschool High School Podcast February 2, 2021 Thriving, not just Surviving Homeschooling after Pregnancy January 26, 2021 How to Incorporate Ten Self-Care Tips for Homeschool Moms January 18, 2021 How to Create a Fresh Start to Unhappy Homeschool Days January 12, 2021 A Proactive Guide for Planning Your Homeschool in the New Year December 29, 2020 Introducing the 12 Day Self-Care Strategies for Homeschool Moms December 8, 2020 7 Effective Tools to Build Boundaries (& Why You Require Them) December 3, 2020 How to successfully balance working while homeschooling December 1, 2020 Building Boundaries and Requiring Time Outs with Stacy Wilson November 25, 2020 How to Address Doubt in your Homeschool Choice with Confidence November 17, 2020 How to Develop Self-Confidence as a Homeschool Mom with Sarah Gorner November 11, 2020 Encouraging Words for Homeschool Mom October 28, 2020 Building Connection with Tamara Strijack of the Neufeld Institute October 14, 2020 How to Homeschool & Find Your Thing with Julie Bogart October 7, 2020 How to Help Homeschool Mom when she’s Frustrated September 30, 2020 How to Deal with Anger in Your Homeschool with Judy Arnall September 23, 2020 How to Get Quiet Time as a Homeschool Mom with Rachel Le September 16, 2020 How to Homeschool During a Crisis with Lynda Puleio September 9, 2020 How to Work from home While Homeschooling with Meaghan Jackson September 2, 2020 Debunking the Myth of Balance with the Canadian Homeschooler August 26, 2020 7 Things to Structure a Grade 1 Homeschool Curriculum August 19, 2020 Self-Care from 30 Years of Homeschooling with Bonnie Landry August 12, 2020 Creating Learning Opportunities, not Recreating School Subjects August 5, 2020 How to Do Unschooling with Robyn Robertson July 29, 2020 If You’re Planning for your Homeschool Year: 10 Lessons in 10 Years July 22, 2020 How to Homeschool as a Single Mom with with Sarah Wall July 15, 2020 A Day in the Life of Homeschooling: 18 Years with my Kids July 6, 2020 Unveil Education Insights: Your Guide to Homeschooling Success July 2, 2020 What about homeschool socialization? 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This chapter challenges the value and importance of play for our children's health and development. Beginning with redefining play and what it means to children, providing reasons for play to exist in abundance beyond the early years and equipping parents with the tools they need to be confident in the learning that is taking place (whilst our child is building with Lego or playing with dolls) and describing how that play evolves during adolescence and into adulthood.
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Do you silence yourself to the point of not knowing who you are anymore? This self abandonment has got to stop and Dr. Amanda Hanson, The Midlife Muse, is here to tell you how. In this vitally important episode, she breaks down the systems that shrink women and teaches us how to reclaim the intuition, self-trust, and emotional hygiene we have been conditioned to ignore. From childhood gaslighting to postpartum self-doubt, to the impossible beauty standards that keep women forever seeking and buying, Dr. Amanda shows us exactly how to return to ourselves and tap into our queen energy. This episode is your roadmap away from the good-girl conditioning you've absorbed for too long and straight into the next evolution of your life, one where you're rooted, sovereign, and impossible to shake.Dr. Amanda's Links:Podcast: Things Your Mother Never Told YouWebsite(00:1:11) Introducing Dr. Amanda Hanson, The Midlife Muse(00:02:40) Why Dr. Amanda's curiosity was considered “too much”(00:7:30) How society quietly erases women(00:12:30) What is emotional hygiene?(00:15:55) Is taking care of yourself selfish?(00:25:09) The subtle ways we abandon ourselves(00:30:05) Body image, worth, and escaping the beauty trap(00:38:50) Princess vs. Queen energy(00:43:28) The jealousy wound between women(00:49:55) Stopping body objectification talk in families(00:56:55) self love is a skill(01:01:00) Reclaiming midlife as a spiritual awakening(01:10:00) The one truth every woman needs to know(01:11:16) Where to find more of Dr. Amanda HansonWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Today, I'm once again joined by an amazing speaker, client, and member of The Big Talk community, Kristina DiPalo. Kristina awakens people and organizations stuck between the future they imagined and the one they are living. Leveraging the concept of icons and iconoclasts, she uses her experience as a strategic leader to help clients break worn-out definitions and navigate toward a future of growth and possibility. In our conversation, Kristina shares her journey through a watershed moment—when her roles as wife, daughter, and professional were all shifting—and how reconnecting with the icons of her youth (Debbie Harry, Shirley Chisholm, Billie Jean King, and Millicent Fenwick) helped her realize she'd drifted from who she truly was. In this episode, we'll explore: How to identify your watershed moment—when what you are is out of alignment with who you are—and why the tension you feel is actually a powerful signal for change The difference between the roles you play (mom, professional, partner) and who you truly are at your core Why becoming an iconoclast doesn't mean dramatic life changes, but rather breaking small daily compromises that have steered you away from your authentic self How to use courage and faith to consciously redefine yourself when you realize you're living someone else's definition of who you should be Current Favorites: Books: The Last Temptation of Christ & Love in the Time of Cholera, Speaker: Spalding Gray, and Podcasts: The Iconic Podcast & The Bulwark Podcast More from Kristina DiPalo Her first appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 555 and Episode 578 Website: https://kristinadipalo.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinadipalo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinadipalo/ More from Tricia Unlock your potential and grow your speaking business during The Art of The Big Talk, my LIVE Two-Day Virtual Masterclass Join me LIVE for my Free Monthly Workshop Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com
What if the real discomfort zone isn't the big rapid, the waterfall, or the leap into the unknown — but the murky middle between who you've been and who you're becoming? In this powerful, honest conversation, Anna sits down with lifelong adventurer and Color My Outdoors founder Simone Adams to explore what it really takes to navigate fear, identity, and belonging in outdoor spaces. Together they dive into:
Send us a textIn this powerful & eye-opening conversation, Vanessa & Heather explore the modern fertility crisis through a truly holistic lens—blending circadian biology, environmental medicine, nervous system health, hormonal resilience, and the profound healing potential of classical homeopathy. They uncover the hidden forces quietly reshaping reproductive health today: • artificial light and disrupted circadian rhythms • endocrine disruptors in food, water, and personal care products • chronic stress, trauma imprints, and dysregulated nervous systems • nutrient depletion and mitochondrial dysfunction • toxic environmental exposures and chemical overload • the over-medicalization of women's bodies and intuitionThey also explore how homeopathy can help restore the terrain—supporting fertility by regulating the nervous system, balancing hormones, clearing inherited patterns, detoxifying environmental burdens, helping the body reconnect with its innate intelligence.This conversation reframes fertility not as a symptom to “fix,” but as a profound expression of safety, nourishment, mitochondrial vitality, and soul alignment.Women learn that fertility struggles are not their fault—they are the result of living in a world that has pulled us out of nature, out of rhythm, out of our own bodies.Vanessa shares insights from her Women's Homeopathy Course, a powerful journey that supports women in understanding their constitution, healing emotional imprints, navigating hormonal shifts, and using homeopathic remedies with confidence for themselves/their families.A must-listen for anyone seeking holistic hormonal support, deeper self-care, and a grounded path toward natural conception—rooted in biology, energy, and the wisdom of the feminine. Women's Homeopathy Course Link: https://0fbe4769-fb62-4dbf-a141-982c836b0942.paylinks.godaddy.com/HomeopathywomenSupport the showFind Heather:https://calendly.com/enlightenedmoodhttps://www.instagram.com/enlightenedmood/Discount codes:https://www.vivarays.com ➡️ Code: enlightenedmood.comhttps://midwestredlighttherapy.com/affiliate/enlightenedmood/ https://www.emr-tek.com/enlightenedmood ➡️ Code: enlightenedmood Find Vanessa:https://instagram.com/bright_light_wellness/vanessabaldwin/https://www.instagram.com/healingfamilieswithhomeopathy/Website: https://brightlightwellnesscoach.com/Discount codes:https://midwestredlighttherapy.com/ ➡️ Code: Brightlightwellnesshttps://vivarays.com/ ➡️ Code: Brightlightwellness...
In this powerful episode of the Brightn Podcast, host Jeff Johnston sits down with Ahmed Darwish, PsyD for a deeply vulnerable and thought-provoking conversation on healing, authenticity, and the future of mental wellness. Drawing from his own journey growing up amid significant trauma, Ahmed Darwish, PsyD shares how empathy and emotional awareness became survival mechanisms—and later, tools for growth and service.Together, they explore the limitations of traditional mental health models, the promise of emerging modalities like psychedelics and bilateral brain stimulation, and how technology—when used responsibly—can democratize healing. The discussion also tackles the growing spiritual crisis, the dangers of comparison culture, and the path toward living in alignment with one's deepest values.Whether you're navigating personal adversity or leading others through it, this episode offers compassionate guidance, professional insight, and a forward-looking vision of hope.
For this final episode of our special bonus season, I'm taking things right back to the beginning by welcoming my very first podcast guest, the wonderful Helen Paris, author of The Invisible Women's Club.In this episode Helen chats about the incredible reader response to The Invisible Women's Club, the importance of female friendship, navigating menopause, and even gives us a little glimpse into her next book. She also shares details of her inspiring new project, The Next Chapter, a bespoke creative course, in the South of France, drawing on her 30 years of experience as a professor and creative facilitator. The course is designed to give women the space and support to nurture their creativity, whether they're returning to something they once loved or exploring it for the first time.For dates and details, visit: https://www.creativebody.org/nextchapter.And of course, no episode of Best Book Forward would be complete without some irresistible book recommendations to add to your festive reading list. Here's everything we discussed:
Social media is everywhere and it’s changing the way we think, feel, and interact. Amanda White, licensed therapist and host of Nuance Needed, returns to unpack the real impact of viral trends, rage bait, and online advice on our mental health. Amanda shares practical strategies for: Recognizing and avoiding misleading or extreme content online. Reclaiming your attention in a world designed to distract you. Practicing psychological flexibility and healthy boundaries in daily life. Taking small, intentional steps toward balance and wellbeing. Whether you scroll daily or just peek at trends, this conversation will make you rethink how you interact with social media and help you take back control of your mind.
We're getting unapologetically muscular today. Former Wall Street Journal reporter turned professional bodybuilder Anne-Marie Chaker joins us to talk about why women's strength training is not a vanity play—it's a longevity strategy, a confidence accelerator, and a rebellion against “shrink yourself” culture. In this episode, we dig into:
I sat down with Mellini Monique, a catalyst for connection and creativity through voice. Her approach to voice is unlike anything you've heard before. She explains why your voice is not just sound, but a tool of connection, presence, and emotional clarity. We explore childhood vocal trauma, why so many adults feel unheard, and how to build the confidence to speak from your body instead of your fear. This conversation is a masterclass in reclaiming your authentic voice in relationships, leadership, and everyday communication.Inside this podcast:- Why your voice is a tool for connection and meaning- How childhood vocal trauma shapes your adult communication- Why certainty is more powerful than loudness- How to speak with emotional intelligence and resonance- How to tune into yourself so others can truly hear youConnect with Mellini:Instagram → https://bit.ly/48ntwt0LinkedIn → https://bit.ly/3YbKFjhConnect with Steve:Instagram → https://bit.ly/3KARQhRLinkedIn → https://bit.ly/48sw8VjEpisode Highlights00:00:00 - Episode starts here, Reflection on Noise, Presence and being Heard00:07:00 - Childhood lessons: the principal story and early listening00:17:00 - Vocal repertoire: most people use only 30% of their range00:28:30 - Breath and grounding exercises for public speaking00:36:30 - Emotional constriction: how shame and stress tighten the voice00:44:00 - Building rapport and reading the room (thermostat vs thermometer)00:52:00 - Posture, presence and the limbic response to uprightness01:00:00 - Relationships and vocal adaptation: choosing the nuance that connects01:06:00 - Code switching vs vocal repertoire and building vocal bridges01:18:00 - Reclaiming inner voice, play as practice, closing reflections and linksABOUT THE PODCAST SHOWThe Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.
Every one of us has been given three powerful servants. You can ignore them but you can't get rid of them entirely. They were never meant to be our masters. They were meant to minister to you and serve you. Yet in many Christian lives they have staged a rebellion and now sit on the throne that belongs to Christ alone. In this podcast you'll learn three key areas of life that we all must learn to govern well.
Jon Rosemberg is the author of the new book, A Guide to Thriving. He was a successful leader in Corporate America and made a pivot to executive coaching. This conversation with Jon was truly insightful, reminding us that workplace culture and retention aren't just HR buzzwords, but are fundamentally linked to our ability to shift from surviving to thriving. My takeaways were: Prioritize Employee Agency to Foster a Thriving Workplace Culture: The shift from "survival mode" to thriving starts when individuals courageously reclaim their agency—the capacity to make intentional choices based on the belief that those choices matter and have an impact. In a workplace culture context, leaders must create an environment where employees feel their decisions are valued and that they have control over their work and well-being. This sense of agency is key to reducing burnout and fostering a motivated, engaged team, directly improving retention. Move Beyond Resilience to Cultivate Sustainable Health and Retention: While resilience is valuable, it's a "low bar"; it focuses on bouncing back from adversity without addressing the underlying causes of stress. A thriving workplace culture must focus on reducing "demands" and increasing "resources." For retention, this means leaders must actively help employees set boundaries and provide the necessary resources—like time for mental health practices (movement, rest, social connection)—so they don't constantly operate in an exhaustive, reactive "survival mode." Small, Incremental Practices are the Engine of Long-Term Transformation: The move from survival to thriving is not a sudden life-breakthrough, but a disciplined practice of small, incremental changes. Utilizing the AIR method (Awareness, Inquiry, Reframing) to challenge limiting beliefs and reframe situations allows individuals to gain context and move forward. In terms of workplace culture and retention, this translates to establishing sustainable, supported daily practices—not just one-off wellness programs—that compound over time, making it easier for employees to manage stress and stay engaged long-term. The biggest lesson is that the most powerful kind of thriving is when we help other people thrive, which should be the ultimate goal for any organization looking to build a successful workplace culture that supports retention. Follow Jon at https://www.jonrosemberg.com/.
Have you ever felt like pieces of yourself have slipped away, and the numbness or heaviness you feel is your body asking you to come back home to yourself? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Danielle Armour as we dive into her new book Awaken Your Body Awaken Your Desire: Using Science to Heal Your Stress & Find Your Sexual Vitality. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comDr. Danielle Armour is a psychotherapist, clinical sexologist, and nervous system specialist with over 15 years of experience helping women and couples restore balance, resilience, and connection. Drawing on neuroscience, somatic healing, and cognitive restructuring, she offers a compassionate, science-based approach that reframes stress and disconnection as the body's natural way of seeking safety. Through practical tools like breathwork, yoga, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation, Dr. Armour guides people in cultivating self-awareness, confidence, and a renewed sense of vitality. https://daniellearmour.comFor more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/
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In this very first episode of my podcast, I share my personal story and the experiences that shaped the work I do today. When this show originally launched, I opened with my journey because I wanted listeners to understand not only what I teach, but why I teach it. Today, I'm presenting this episode again as an encore because so many new listeners have joined us, and this story continues to be the foundation for everything we talk about on the podcast. My hope is that hearing where I came from will help you feel more grounded, more supported, and less alone in your own healing. In this encore replay, I walk through the early years of my marriage, the painful moments that led to my awakening, and the decision to rebuild my life from the inside out. I also share the fears, doubts, and turning points that taught me how to trust myself again and ultimately led me to coaching. Takeaways: Why my personal story is the foundation of this podcast How fear and indecision kept me stuck for years What finally empowered me to rebuild my life Why I'm sharing this as an encore for new listeners If this episode resonates with you, I invite you to reach out. I'd love to help you get your clarity and your life back. https://andreagiles.com/ More from me: Please leave a rating and review if you like our podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/healfrominfidelity Sign up for the $47 class "Decide: How to Commit to Staying or Going After Infidelity" here: https://portal.andreagiles.com/decide Apply to join the "Get Your Life Back After Infidelity" group program here: https://andreagiles.com/get-your-life-back/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theinfidelitycoach/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes! For transcripts and other available downloads, please visit my website at https://andreagiles.com/podcast/ © 2020 - 2025 Andrea Giles
"Whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it" (Matt. 16:25). This week we're joined by Fr. Carter Griffin, rector of the St. John Paul II Seminary in the Archdiocese of Washington, and Alvaro de Vicente, headmaster of The Heights School, to examine "discernment." It's become a Catholic buzzword, applied (or sometimes, perhaps, misapplied) to a number of life situations. Here, Fr. Carter and Alvaro discuss the methods and limits of vocational discernment—and the moral courage of commitment. Chapters: 3:45 Christian discernment 6:09 Misuses of the word "discernment" 9:39 Whether we can wrongly discern vocation 14:46 Choice paralysis 20:25 Submit to the process 25:48 Dating and marriage 29:55 Mentors and spiritual directors 33:21 Principles for discerning well 39:38 "Throw your life away"?! 46:17 The need for prayer 52:36 Crisis of vocations or crisis of faith? 59:59 Church choice and church-hopping Links: "The Catholic Church Has a Manpower Problem", 22 September 2025, WSJ 2026 Men's Discernment Retreat for the Archdiocese of Washington 2026 Men's Discernment Retreat for the Diocese of Arlington Forming Families, Forming Saints by Fr. Carter Griffin Forming Fathers: Seminary Wisdom for Every Priest by Fr. Carter Griffin Cross-Examined: Catholic Responses to the World's Questions by Fr. Carter Griffin Why Celibacy? Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest by Fr. Carter Griffin Also on the Forum: You're the Man for the Job: The Vocation of Fatherhood featuring Alvaro de Vicente Fostering Vocations in a Digital Age featuring Fr. Carter Griffin Featured Opportunities: The Art of Teaching Boys Conference at The Heights School (May 6-8, 2026)
We are entering an era of holistic health and well-being that transcends former ways holistic health was taught. This means that it also involves financial well-being, our faith and spirituality, and honoring that different belief systems can overlap and are available to us. We can use discernment in which belief systems apply to our optimal well-being. This is an era of science and alternative healing -- using the intertwining of ancient wisdom with modern medicine to create an empowering approach that is unique and applicable to each and every individual. Tune in as we dive into these topics and share our personal journeys through conversation with Beena Patel. She is the Founder of The Yoga Movement and a licensed Physician Associate, Yoga Teacher, Reiki Healer, and Health Coach. With clinical training from top academic institutions such as Columbia University Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, she blends modern medicine with ancient wisdom to help high-achieving women and organizations shift from burnout to deep alignment. Through her transformative coaching and healing work, Beena empowers clients to reclaim their health, purpose, and legacy—bridging science and soul for lifelong impact. Connect with Beena via: Email: beena@theyogamovementnyc.com Website: The Yoga Movement FB: theyogamovement IG: @theyogamovement YT: @theyogamovementnyc
In this episode, we delve into the challenges and opportunities of fostering genuine relationships in a digital age. As screen time increases, the need for authentic connections becomes more critical. Join us as we explore practical steps to reclaim meaningful interactions and spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of community and intentional living. Discover how to navigate the complexities of modern relationships and find balance in a world dominated by technology.Hosted by: Eddy and CharlieProduced by:Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) Edited by:Ian HinesFacilities Provided by:Indiana Wesleyan UniversityThe Called Collective seeks to equip the next generation of ministry leaders. We accomplish this by resourcing teens and pastors for the work of ministry. The Called Collective Social Network is designed for High School teens called to ministry in order for them to learn ministry skills, share in community with students across the world, and develop their call. Please check out the Called Collective.Podcasts:Fresh Text - A weekly podcast where two pastor-scholars come up with sermon ideas . Every Monday, 1 hr typically.Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/freshtextpodcastModern Parables - A weekly podcast where four pastors create sermon illustrations from cultural topics. Every Tuesday, 30-1hr typically.Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/modernparablesGood Days with Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock - A weekly podcast where they will share a Ministry Principle and how it has played out in their years of ministry. Every Wednesday, 20-25 minutes typically.Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlieHe Calls Her Shepherd - A Women in Ministry Podcast - A weekly podcast where women called into ministry share their stories. Every Thursday, 30 minutes typically.Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/thedefiningyesCoffee and Calling - A weekly podcast where a pastor, missionary, professor, or student shares their calling story. Every Friday, 30-35 minutes typically.Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcallingThe Called Collective is a ministry sponsored by The School of Theology & Ministry (STM) at Indiana Wesleyan University. The School of Theology & Ministry has been equipping pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders at the undergraduate level for over 100 years. We are relentless in our mission to advance the Kingdom by equipping women and men for a lifetime of transformation service.
In this powerful follow-up conversation, I welcome Anjie Hipple back to go even deeper into subconscious healing, energetic transformation, and spiritual awakening. Together, we explore how limiting beliefs form, how to clear them, and how to access the higher self for lasting freedom. Anjie shares how repressed emotions and old subconscious "commands" shape our lives until we learn to reprogram them. Anjie also channels Judah and Mary Magdalene, offering wisdom about the rising consciousness on the planet, inner peace amid global change, and the balance of the divine feminine and masculine within each of us. In this episode, you'll hear insights on: Clearing limiting beliefs and subconscious programming Accessing your higher self for healing and guidance The emotional roots of illness and how to restore balance Understanding your personal energy field Judah's perspective on creating peace in today's world Anjie also shares her guided system, Judah Treats, designed to help reprogram the subconscious in partnership with the higher self. Resources from this Episode: Anjie's Website: The Judah Channel - With Anjie Hipple Follow Anjie on Instagram: @thejudahchannel Judah Treats Program: Judah TREATS The Adult Chair book is NOW AVAILABLE! MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com Membership: The Academy of Awakening https://www.theacademyofawakening.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant
Green Dreamer: Sustainability and Regeneration From Ideas to Life
What have been the impacts of colonial time on individual well-being and community dynamics? What does it mean to reclaim the state of flow as a birthright? And how can rethinking our perceptions of time enable us to experience life with deeper attunement, responsiveness, and senses of aliveness?In this episode, Green Dreamer's kaméa is joined by Ixchel Lunar, an Indigenous-Time Ecologist and medicine guide, who guides us to explore the challenges of burnout in a fast-paced world and the historical context of how colonialism has shaped our perception of time.Join us as we unravel the historical, biocultural layers of decolonial time, and ask ourselves: In such heavy times often demarcated by urgency, purpose, and overwhelm, what can we learn from slowing down and quieting our minds, honoring space for play and pleasure?We invite you to…tune in and subscribe to Green Dreamer via any podcast app;tap into our bonus extended and video version of this conversation on Patreon here;and read highlights from these conversations via Kaméa's newsletter here.Song features:“Time” by Kolinga feat. Booboozzz' All Stars“Grandmother (I am the Earth)” by Ayla Schafer
Sita, the heroine of the Hindu epic Ramayana and a divine feminine avatar of Lakshmi, is often misunderstood. She is praised for her patience, remembered for her suffering, but rarely honored for her sovereign choices, her hidden fire, her radical return to Self. In this extraordinary episode, Acharya Shunya brings together the creators of Sitayana—a groundbreaking audio retelling of the Ramayana through Sita's eyes. Together with producer Michael Sternfeld, devotional artist Nina Rao, mystic Mirabai Starr, and author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, she explores exile, dharma, silence, devotion, and the moment when Sita says no… and returns to the Earth. Includes a stirring passage from "Sita Returns to Mother Earth" and a devotional song offered by Nina Rao to invoke her presence through sacred sound.
This transformative and emotionally gripping episode of Life Points with Ronda confronts one of the most painful but necessary turning points in personal growth: recognizing the pattern of choosing people who cannot, will not, or simply do not choose you in return. Many people unknowingly enter relationships that repeat old emotional wounds. This episode explains the deep psychological roots behind that pattern — including childhood emotional templates, attachment wounds, nervous system imprinting, and the survival instinct that makes you love potential instead of reality. We explore the subtle but powerful ways you learn to betray yourself: ignoring your intuition, silencing your needs, overinvesting in people who underinvest in you, and shrinking your worth to maintain the illusion of connection. You will learn how childhood conditioning creates adult attraction patterns that feel familiar but are deeply harmful. This episode takes you through the emotional moment when everything changes — the spiritual awakening where you stop negotiating with your worth and finally choose yourself. We break down why choosing yourself is not ego-driven but soul-driven, and how this shift reprograms your relationships, self-esteem, boundaries, and emotional intelligence. You will also experience a profound teaching on the spiritual contract of self-choosing — the energetic agreement you enter when you decide to stop abandoning yourself and begin honoring your peace, standards, and intuition. This section explores how self-alignment elevates your vibration, reorganizes your connections, and draws in healthier relationships aligned with your healed identity. Packed with emotional clarity, psychological insight, and spiritual empowerment, this episode teaches you how to break cycles, stop settling, reclaim your identity, and step into relationships where your worth is fully recognized. A necessary episode for anyone ready to heal self-betrayal, choose emotional alignment, and upgrade the love they allow into their life.