Podcasts about Regulate

THE HEALING LOOP - the cycle that brings you back to yourself.You know you're in the loop. That's one thing. Knowing how to get out of it is another thing entirely. The Fantasy Loop™ is the seven-stage cycle that keeps you attached to unavailable love - and it has an answer. Every stage of the fantasy loop has a healing response, and together those responses are the Healing Loop.In Episode 326 of Secret Life Podcast, Brianne Davis breaks down the Healing Loop - the seven-stage way out of The Fantasy Loop - and shows exactly how the two cycles speak to each other.In this episode:Why activation isn't love, and how we mistake anxiety for chemistry and uncertainty for excitementWhy potential is not a relationship, and what to ask about who someone actually is todayHow you end up trying to get today's person to repair yesterday's wound, and why they can'tWhy healthy love can feel boring at first, and what "boring" is actually telling your nervous systemThe Healing Loop, all seven stages: Awareness & Truth, Regulate & Stabilize, Choose Reality Over Fantasy, Heal the Wound, Reclaim Self & Strengthen Identity, Integrate & Live It, Open to Healthy LoveThe goal was never to stop feeling this. The goal is to know what to do when you feel it. The fantasy loop taught you to chase. The healing loop teaches you to return.You're not broken. You're becoming.Take the free Fantasy Loop Quiz to find out which stage you're in: https://quiz.thefantasyloop.comIf this one hit, send it to the person who's been telling you about their situationship for six months.

When He Says He'll Change: What Real Recovery From Porn Addiction Actually Looks Like With Sathiya Sam, Founder of DeepClean™ After discovering pornography, infidelity, or other secret sexual behavior, one of the hardest questions isn't simply Why did he do it? It's Can he actually change? He may swear he'll never do it again. Delete apps. Install filters. Start therapy. Hand over his phone. Go weeks or months without pornography. And you desperately want to believe that this time is different. But how can you tell the difference between someone who has stopped a behavior—for now—and someone who is actually changing? In this episode, Lora Cheadle sits down with Sathiya Sam, founder of DeepClean™, author of The Last Relapse, and host of The Man Within podcast, for a candid conversation about pornography addiction, betrayal, relapse, and what lasting recovery really requires. Drawing from his own 15-year struggle with pornography and his work helping men recover, Sathiya explains why pornography addiction is rarely solved by willpower, promises, shame, filters, or simply trying harder. Lasting change requires getting underneath the behavior to the emotional wounds, unmet needs, nervous-system patterns, beliefs, and identity that helped create the cycle in the first place. His current DeepClean approach likewise emphasizes addressing underlying emotional wounds, core beliefs, unmet needs, regulation, identity, and relationships rather than measuring success only by abstinence. Lora and Sathiya also address the question so many betrayed partners struggle with: What is my role in his recovery? Because supporting someone is not the same as recovering for them. You cannot love him enough, monitor him enough, become a "superwife," have more sex, make his life easier, or find the perfect words that will make him change. His recovery belongs to him. Your healing belongs to you. And perhaps most importantly, recovery doesn't have to mean returning to the relationship you had before. When someone genuinely addresses the roots of addiction, the goal isn't simply a man who no longer watches pornography. It's a man who knows himself better, regulates himself differently, communicates more honestly, takes responsibility for his needs and behavior, and begins showing up differently in his marriage and his life.   Top 3 Takeaways Stopping the behavior is not the same as healing what created it. A promise to stop, an internet filter, accountability software, or a period of abstinence may change behavior without addressing its roots. Sathiya describes lasting recovery as developing self-awareness, healing underlying emotional wounds and unmet needs, and shifting identity—not merely becoming better at resisting pornography. Look for trends of transformation, not just streaks of abstinence. Instead of asking only, How many days has he been "clean"?, look at what is changing in the man. Can he name his emotions and needs? Regulate himself during difficult conversations? Talk about what he's uncovering without becoming immediately defensive? Take responsibility for his recovery? Communicate honestly about both struggles and progress? As Sathiya explains, a relapse does not automatically erase every bit of growth—and a long streak does not necessarily prove the underlying problem has healed. You can support his recovery, but you cannot do it for him. One of the most painful truths for a betrayed partner is that you cannot make someone want recovery more than they want it themselves. Your job is not to become his accountability partner or work harder for his healing than he does. Your work is getting your own support, processing your pain safely, establishing and upholding your boundaries, and paying attention to what his behavior—not merely his promises—is showing you. Favorite Quotes “He kind of has to want to change more than you want him to change for anything to actually change.” — Sathiya Sam “I would rather be 100% my true self and rejected than 80% my true self and accepted.” — Sathiya Sam “This is not about him not loving her. This is not about him not valuing the marriage or the relationship or their kids.” — Lora Cheadle   About Sathiya Sam Sathiya Sam is the founder of DeepClean™, an author, international speaker, former university researcher and pastor, and host of The Man Within podcast. After his own long struggle with pornography, Sathiya developed a root-focused approach to helping men move beyond addictive behaviors by addressing emotional wounds, unmet needs, regulation, faith, relationships, and identity. His book, The Last Relapse, expands on the principles discussed in this episode, including why lasting freedom requires more than willpower or surface-level behavior modification. Learn more about Sathiya Sam Explore DeepClean Coaching Get The Last Relapse   About Lora Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt is a former attorney turned betrayal recovery coach, hypnotherapist, and author who helps women rebuild their identity and reclaim their power after infidelity and profound emotional betrayal. Using her signature Life Choreography® approach, she integrates legal insight, nervous system regulation, somatic practices, and deep spiritual support to help clients move from shattered to sovereign.     Resources & Links Download the free Betrayal Recovery Guide: https://betrayalrecoveryguide.com Book your $97 Introductory Session: https://introductorysession.com Follow on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook @loracheadle   This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Healing after betrayal often requires more than insight alone. Therapy can provide additional support, stabilization, and guidance as you navigate the emotional impact of infidelity and betrayal trauma.

CoinDesk's The Policy Protocol host Renato Mariotti takes a deep dive into the CFTC's inaugural Innovation Advisory Committee. Renato breaks down the viral, spicy exchange between CME Group CEO Terry Duffy and CFTC Chairman Michael Selig over event contracts and market manipulation, and introduces his own comment-letter concept "accountability arbitrage" that focuses on the enforcement gap that opens up when an AI agent authors a trading strategy. He then sits down with the committee's chair, Walt Lukken, President and CEO of the Futures Industry Association and a former acting CFTC chairman, who explains why Chairman Selig stood up the committee, how FIA is welcoming retail-first and formerly-offshore entrants while holding the line on customer protections, and why the hardest open question in the room was how to hold a machine accountable. - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. Find out more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ realfi.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Register now for CoinDesk's Policy and Regulation event on September 22, 2026: policy-regulation.coindesk.com. - Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to The Policy Protocol 01:15 The Story of the Week: The CFTC's Innovation Advisory Committee 01:50 The Viral Clip: Duffy vs. Selig on Event Contracts 02:45 A Fight Playing Out in the CME–CFTC Lawsuit 03:19 A Titanic Shift: TradFi Meets Blockchain 03:59 The Real Frontier: Agentic Finance 04:34 Accountability Arbitrage and Agentic Trading 06:33 Walt Lukken Joins the Show 07:00 Why Chairman Selig Built the Committee 08:21 FIA's Big Tent: Offshore to Onshore 09:49 Futures, Crypto and Prediction Markets Converge 11:43 Letting the Disagreements Be Aired 13:14 The AI Session: Holding a Machine Accountable 15:23 A Good First Year and the Tokenization Push 17:14 Renato's Debrief: A Working Committee

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Thomas Campbell - physicist, systems analyst, consciousness researcher, and creator of My Big TOE (Theory of Everything) - reveals how reality may be far stranger than we've been taught.In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Thomas explains why he believes consciousness is the fundamental information system that computes reality itself, and what that means if we're living inside a kind of virtual reality.He shares how legendary consciousness pioneer Bob Monroe personally taught him remote viewing, out-of-body experiences, telepathy, and consciousness exploration, and why these abilities may be natural human capacities rather than supernatural phenomena.Thomas also breaks down how changing your intent can literally change probabilities, how meditation strengthens consciousness, why healing may be the easiest psychic ability to develop, and how he learned to heal - including the remarkable story of helping a baby diagnosed with brain cancer, while explaining why some illnesses may still serve an important purpose in our evolution.We explore why lowering our entropy is the key to personal growth, how fear causes both individuals and civilizations to descend into chaos, and why love, cooperation, and stronger human connection are the driving forces behind consciousness evolution.We also cover:- What happens if we're all individuated pieces of one larger consciousness- How our reality is "rendered", and whether that rendering can change during healing- Why dogs appear to possess stronger telepathic abilities than humans- Why awareness differs across species and what that says about consciousness itself- How to strengthen intention through meditation and focused awareness- Why setting energetic boundaries may matter if consciousness is fundamentally interconnected- How to connect with another person's consciousness- Why most people never develop their intuitive abilities- Why there are so many different paths and modalities for accessing intuition- Why many nonspeaking autistic individuals may rely on rituals that help them access telepathic communicationWhether you're interested in simulation theory, quantum consciousness, remote viewing, telepathy, healing, meditation, intuition, or the future of human potential, this conversation challenges conventional assumptions about reality, and explores what may be possible when consciousness itself becomes the starting point!Thomas Campbell's paper, audio and e-books, My Big TOE, are available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, and his main product, Exploring Consciousness and Everything Paranormal and audio files are on his website: https://www.my-big-toe.com/shop/mbt-product-overview/Regulate your nervous system with Nuropod, an ear based wearable built on 10+ years of neuroscience research. The most studied wearable VNS device, backed by 60+ clinical studies and a 30 day return guarantee. Get 5% off to Try Nuropod with the link: https://nuropod.com/dr-mayimStart your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code BREAK at https://www.mudwtr.com/BREAK ! #mudwtrpodHead to https://forkfulmeals.com/BREAKER for 50% off your first order today!Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code BREAKER at https://irestore.com/BREAKER! #irestorepodMake your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to https://www.quince.com/breakdown for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Go to https://helixsleep.com/breakdown to receive up to 30% off your Helix mattress.Visit https://drinkag1.com/BREAKDOWN and get a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler and a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3 + K2 in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order.Get your annual IANDS Conference tickets at https://conference.iands.org.Go to https://tidd.ly/4uVltMe and use the code MAYIM15 to get 15% off orders of $200 or more.Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You've probably heard "a dysregulated adult can't co-regulate a child" a hundred times. But if you've ever been stuck in a store with a screaming kid — or a classroom with 17 screaming kids — and zero bandwidth left, you know how useless that advice can feel in the moment. This episode is a conversation with Chrissy D'Agostino, co-author of the new Early Years Guidebook from the Regulated Classroom, about what to do when you're with a dysregulated child, and you're dysregulated too. You'll hear practical ideas that are actually helpful for a stressed and tapped-out grown-up. In this episode, you will learn:Why relying so heavily on your voice and your words all day is quietly wearing down your nervous system The four practices (connectors, activators, settlers, affirmations) that help widen everyone's window of tolerance, at home or in the classroomWhy "meet the moment" is a more useful goal than "manage the outcome" Resources mentioned in this podcast:The Regulated Classroom → Regulated ClassroomRead the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/earlyyearsWe can't wait to review your application for the BBTI's Immersion Program for Professionals.Go now to RobynGobbel.com/apply .Applications are already streaming in and registration is starting to fill up! The new Guided Journal for Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors hits the shelves on September 21!AND! If you pre-order TWO or more copies, you can come to Baffling Behaviors LIVE! - a day-long live event for parents and caregivers in Richmond, VA on September 21. RobynGobbel.com/LIVE Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

Chronic inflammation may be one of the biggest forces accelerating how we age—and the surprising part is that many of the things keeping it switched on are happening every day. Poor sleep, chronic stress, blood sugar spikes, visceral fat, and ultra-processed food can keep your immune system acting like it's under constant threat, potentially contributing to everything from metabolic dysfunction and heart disease to arthritis and cognitive decline. Here's what I unpack in today's episode: The hidden “inflammation switch” scientists are studying and why it may help explain how chronic inflammation drives aging and disease The everyday habits that can keep your immune system stuck in a constant state of alarm The surprising connection between mitochondrial health, visceral fat, blood sugar, and inflammation The most effective ways to help calm chronic inflammation and the simple daily shifts that may have the biggest impact Inflammation isn't the enemy—it's one of your body's most important survival tools. The problem is when the alarm never switches off. By changing the signals you send your immune system every day, you can help restore balance and support healthier aging from the inside out. Resources: Track your metabolic health with Function Health: https://functionhealth.com/mark (Use code MARK2026 for $50 off your membership.) Have a question you'd love answered on Office Hours? Submit it here 0:00 Inflammation, aging, and healing 3:15 Chronic inflammation triggers and their impact 5:15 Sleep, stress, and immune system health 8:17 Ultra processed foods, mitochondria, and inflammation 10:27 Visceral fat, immune activation, and practical steps for healthy aging

Fall is coming, and with it, that itch to overhaul your whole routine. Please don't.That urge to overhaul everything hits me too every single fall. New routine, new rules, a five-step morning ritual that looks great written down and lasts about two days before real life shows up and knocks it sideways.I'm skipping all that this year. Instead, I'm sharing the exact non-negotiables that have stuck for me, the ones actually making a difference in my nervous system and my progesterone, without turning my mornings into a performance.This episode is me literally walking outside with my glasses in my hand, recording on a 6:30 am walk, because I wanted to show you a hormone-supportive morning doesn't require a silent home office and an extra hour you don't have.Here's what we're getting into:The one free thing I do every single morning that touches cortisol, blood sugar, and hormones all at onceWhy my breakfast is not always "picture perfect" and what I actually drink most mornings to hit my protein goals fastThe slightly ridiculous lymphatic movement I learned on Instagram that I now do in my backyard, kids watchingWhat I'm doing on purpose to protect my sleep, even on the nights everything falls apartWhy skipping my 6 am workout class is sometimes the smartest thing I do all weekThe mindset shift that finally got me out of the all-or-nothing routine trapIf you've ever built yourself a pretty little morning checklist, color coded and full of hope, and then quietly abandoned it by day three, this one is for you.A morning routine that supports your hormones isn't a matter of doing more. Your body is listening for one very specific message first thing in the morning, and that message is safety. When your nervous system reads a room as safe, that's your body's green light to make progesterone, keep estrogen in check, and hand you the steady mood and energy you've been chasing all year.That safety signal doesn't come from a perfect list. It comes from a handful of consistent things, done imperfectly, again and again.For me that starts with morning sunlight. I bring this up constantly on the podcast because it really is the top non-negotiable, and it costs nothing, which I love pointing out. Early morning light hits your eyes in a way your kitchen lights and your phone screen simply can't fake. It tells your body it's daytime in the language your biology actually understands, and that one signal ripples out into your cortisol, your blood sugar, and your hormones.Then there's breakfast, which you've heard me talk about more times than you can count because it genuinely changes everything. Some mornings that's a real plate of food. Other mornings, especially in a high-stress season when my appetite has vanished, it's a protein hot chocolate made in my countertop frother while I plan a real breakfast for later. I walk through exactly what that looks like in the episode, because so many of us carry this quiet belief that if we can't do it perfectly, we shouldn't bother at all. That belief is exactly what keeps you stuck.I also get into the small movement practice I do most mornings to get my lymph and fascia moving after a night of stillness, and why I'm being so intentional right now about protecting sleep on both ends of the day, even when that means skipping a workout I genuinely wanted to go to.If you're in a season where you feel like you're doing everything right and your body still isn't cooperating, or if you've built routine after routine that never actually sticks, this episode might land differently for you. Less about adding one more thing. More about getting honest about what actually matters and letting the rest go.I also want to name something I see constantly with the women I work with, and honestly with myself too. This paralyzing sense that healing your hormones has to be complicated, specific, and nearly flawless to count for anything. That belief works against you every time. Overwhelm and fear aren't neutral background noise. They're stress signals your body reacts to, and stress sits right in the middle of the road between you and the hormone balance you're working so hard for.So this episode is my invitation to simplify. Not to add another list to your already overflowing plate, but to get really clear on the small handful of things that move the needle for your body, and to let everything else be optional.Next time you catch yourself scrolling for the "perfect" morning routine at 11 pm, remember this episode instead. The version of you six months from now, the one with more energy and steadier moods, is built by the boring, repeatable stuff, not the Pinterest-worthy version you never actually do.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:PMS to Peace Private PodcastFix Your Breakfast, Fix Your Hormones Equip ProteinNEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:Breakfast GuideNourish Tracker - Discount code: HAPPILYHORMONALBook a FREE Hormone Strategy Call with meGrab your Happily Hormonal Quick Start GuideHormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months.Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)FREE Podcast Training - Simply Nourished CyclesDon't forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too! Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

President Trump nominated White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA, which has lacked a permanent leader for months. The Washington Post’s Rachel Roubein explains why some senators are already raising doubts. Trump paused steep tariffs on Canadian imports hours before they were set to take effect. The Wall Street Journal’s Gavin Bade breaks down what happened. The U.S. is casting a shadow over Brazil’s presidential race. Reuters’s Manuela Andreoni discusses how incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro are gearing up for a tight contest. Plus, U.S. national public debt topped $40 trillion for the first time, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the U.K., and how a goose’s honks saved a Texas family’s barn from burning down. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

RESOURCES- Manifestival™ 2026 is happening in Sedona. A powerful experience to help you release, reset, and step into your next level. Join me: https://danettemay.com/manifestivalAZ2026 - Step into your next level of growth and join me inside Lotus Rising Premium Coaching at danettecoaching.com - Listen to Part 1 of my hair saga here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thursday-downloads-how-to-manifest-what-you-want-when/id1652131585?i=1000783133340 CONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comWhat if the way you regulate your nervous system and clear your energy has less to do with controlling what happens and more to do with how you respond? In this Thursday Download, I'm sharing what happened after my hair disaster and the unexpected lesson it became in compassion, forgiveness, intuition, and choosing love. I also open up about the energy-clearing ritual I used before returning to the salon and how shifting my own state changed the way I moved through the experience.From there, I share the grounding ceremony that brought me back into my body and reminded me of the healing power of nature. We talk about nervous system regulation, energy clearing, grounding, emotional resilience, and what it means to reconnect with the earth when life keeps hitting you with one thing after another. My hope is that this episode reminds you that even in the middle of stress, frustration, or uncertainty, you can return to yourself, clear what no longer serves you, and choose the energy you want to carry forward.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Why love can be the antidote(0:35) Welcome to Thursday Downloads(4:41) Turning the hair saga into a ceremony(6:39) Choosing compassion over anger(7:32) A gift, intuition, and energy clearing(11:47) The unexpected hair transformation(13:17) Choosing integrity and paying in full(15:07) Grounding and reconnecting with the earth(17:17) Why nature can be powerful medicine(19:21) Timeline shifts and what I'm noticing(19:52) Final thanks and upcoming events

If you've spent months—or years—researching fertility, changing your diet, adjusting your workouts, tracking every symptom, and trying to figure out why your body still isn't ovulating or getting pregnant, more information probably isn't what you're missing. What you need is to understand what your body specifically needs to restore fertility. In this episode of the Nourished Fertility Podcast, I'm sharing a section from a recent live training where I break down the five foundations we use with our clients to support ovulation, healthy cycles, and your body's ability to get and stay pregnant. We'll walk through our five-step approach: Reignite your metabolism Replenish nutrients Regulate your nervous system Repair your gut Restore healthy hormones You'll learn why hormone imbalances are often the final domino to fall, the signs your body may need more support in each of these areas, and why personalized testing can help uncover what's actually keeping your fertility stuck. Whether you're navigating period loss, irregular cycles, PCOS/PMOS, unexplained infertility, low AMH, POI, or preparing for IVF, this episode will help you think beyond simply "fixing your hormones" and start looking at the foundations underneath them. And if you're ready for personalized support, applications for the Nourished Fertility Method, our six-month fertility program, are open. Apply here.

This is Week 1 of 6 in the Back to School Foundations replay series. While I'm in Portland helping my daughter move into her first house, I'm revisiting six episodes I think will help most as you head back to school. New season starts Tuesday, September 29th, with five weeks on AAC for AAC Awareness Month. So much of what goes wrong in September is really about something that was never put in place in August. Three things. That's it. Here's what they are. I'm starting this series at the very beginning, with the framework I built to answer the question I get more than any other: where do I even start? The answer is not with the IEP goals. It's with regulate, connect, and routines. Those are the three things that have to be in place before teaching begins, and teach is the fourth pillar that everything else holds up. We all want to jump straight to teach. Sit at the table, trace the name, sort the colors. But a child who isn't regulated can't take in what you're offering, and a child who doesn't trust you yet has no reason to try. The framework is fluid. You'll move back and forth between all four pillars every day, student by student. A child can be doing beautifully in a teaching activity and be dysregulated two minutes later, and at that point we set our agenda aside and go back to what we know helps that child. That's not a detour from the work. That is the work. We'll talk about: Why regulation has to come before expectation, and what interoception has to do with it How to build connection with children you don't know yet, without going into teacher mode How predictable routines lower anxiety and grow independence The four pillars of the Autism Little Learners Framework: Regulate, Connect, Routines, Teach In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why a dysregulated child is not in a position to take in new learning Why true self-regulation doesn't develop until well past early childhood, and what to do instead What "teacher mode" sounds like, and why the questions get in the way How to join a child's play without taking it over or directing it Why speaking is not the only way to communicate, and what multimodal communication looks like Key Takeaways: Regulation before expectation. If a child isn't regulated, the lesson isn't landing. Co-regulation is the starting point at the early childhood level, not self-regulation. You have to reach the child before you can teach the child. No significant learning takes place without a significant relationship. Speaking is not the only way to communicate. Every child is already communicating. Predictable routines reduce anxiety and build independence. The framework is fluid. You'll move back and forth between all four pillars every single day. Try This: Send the Child Interest Survey home this week and use what comes back Join one child in their favorite activity without asking a single question Watch and copy what a child is doing instead of directing the play Ask your OT for one sensory idea for one specific child Teach a calming sequence with a visual cue before you need it Look at one child's visual schedule and check the length and the symbol type against what that child actually understands Pick one daily routine and make a visual sequence for it Related Resources & Links: ❤️ Child Interest Survey (free) ❤️ Free Visual Support Starter Set ❤️ Autism Little Learners Membership "Children learn best when they like their teacher and when they think their teacher likes them." Gordon Neufeld  

Why isn't understanding your problems enough to change them?Many high achievers know something needs to change, but insight alone rarely leads to transformation. In this episode, Karin Velicka shares why lasting change starts with reconnecting to your body and nervous system, not just your mind. Discover how regulating stress, releasing stored emotions, and creating inner safety can help you move from simply surviving to living with greater authenticity, fulfillment, and resilience.Discover why external success doesn't always lead to fulfillment, and how to reconnect with what truly matters to you.Learn how nervous system regulation and neurosomatic breathwork can help release accumulated stress, reduce reactivity, and create lasting emotional change.Explore practical breathing, movement, and sound techniques you can use to feel calmer, respond more intentionally, and build greater trust in yourself.Press play to discover how reconnecting with your body can unlock the lasting personal change you've been searching for.˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"We can only change what we acknowledge."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Karin's website: https://www.velickakarin.com/˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

Congressman Ro Khanna says America needs an “economic realignment.”Fresh off a tour through his birthplace of Pennsylvania, Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., said he is “thinking seriously” about running for president in 2028 — a race he called a “breaking point in America” that could lead to a destructive revolution or a new economic order. “If we don't do something dramatically different, we may break,” Khanna tells NPR's Steve Inskeep in this episode of Newsmakers.  “Have you met these folks in their 30s? They want pitchforks and torches. They want your scalps … politically.” The California lawmaker — who acknowledged he sits around 2% in the Democratic presidential polls — does not have the name recognition of some other contenders, including his fellow Californians: former Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Gavin Newsom. He has, however, steadily raised his profile through years of action on issues ranging from the Epstein files to a wealth tax. And his possible bid for president comes as the Democratic Party's center and left-wing candidates battle over ideological differences within the party.Khanna said Democrats need to nominate a progressive who will usher in “America's next New Deal” and shouldn't fear being labeled “communists” by Republican opponents, including President Trump. “We've been calling the guy a fascist for 10 years and he's won two terms,” Khanna said. “Labels usually don't matter in American politics.”Newsmakers is where you'll find NPR's biggest interviews. Follow or subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you watch or listen to podcasts to get new episodes as soon as possible. You can also find Newsmakers on the NPR app. Newsmakers relies on supporters who value independent journalism and a free press. Join NPR+ today to support our work and get perks from the podcasts you trust. Go to plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

In this Q&A I get honest about getting banned on TikTok, the manifestation moment that turned it around, and the piece of women's health I think almost everyone is missing. Then I answer your questions on longevity, the two new products I am using right now, and what I've planned for the fall. Work with me one on one. I am opening a limited number of spots in my new inner circle, a three month program built around all six health pillars, including the intuition work. Book a free 15 minute discovery call and I will walk you through it: https://biohackingbrittany.com/pages/clients In this episode: 1:32 Why I got banned on TikTok, and why I feel relieved 5:19 Where my community actually lives now (email and Substack) 7:55 Joe Dispenza, manifesting, and the CBC Radio moment 10:14 Q1: Why intuition is my sixth pillar 13:39 The five pillars vs the missing inside-out piece 15:55 Why this is not woo: interoception and your nervous system 19:12 Simple ways to tap back into your body 20:30 My new inner circle: the three month one-on-one program 26:28 Q2: Top 3 longevity habits for women 27:41 No. 1 Build and protect your muscle 31:24 No. 2 Regulate your nervous system and protect sleep 32:19 No. 3 Get metabolically and hormonally honest 33:11 Q3: The NAD+ nasal spray I am using 35:10 Q4: The GHK-Cu 3% copper peptide cream 37:05 Q5: What I have planned for the fall 39:53 The one thing to take from today Work with me and resources: Work with me one on one (free 15 minute discovery call): https://biohackingbrittany.com/pages/clients Free peptide sourcing guide: https://biohackingbrittany.com/pages/peptide-source-guide Her Stack peptide planner: https://biohackingbrittany.com/products/her-stack-planner Join my private community, The LongHer Life: https://biohackingbrittany.com/pages/longherlife Substack: @biohackingbrittany https://substack.com/@biohackingbrittany  Products mentioned: AgelessRx NAD+ nasal spray (code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY): https://agelessrx.pxf.io/vDmzPv AgelessRx GHK-Cu 3% copper peptide cream (code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY): https://agelessrx.pxf.io/vDmzPv BiOptimizers electrolytes (code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY): https://bit.ly/4fX6E7r SiPhox at home testing, Canada (code BRITTANY20): https://siphoxhealth.com/biohackingbrittany Booty by Bret workout app: https://bootybybret.com/ This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to your own provider before starting anything new.

As AI becomes more powerful, who should be responsible for governing it?Kevin Werbach, Wharton Professor and Chair of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, explores the growing challenges of AI governance, from accountability and safety to the difficulty of creating effective regulations across countries. He explains why AI companies can't be expected to regulate themselves and why governments need to play a more constructive role in managing the risks of increasingly powerful AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artificial intelligence is developing at unprecedented speed, creating enormous opportunities alongside new challenges around safety, accountability, transparency, and trust. The EU AI Act represents the world's first comprehensive legal framework for AI, designed to balance innovation with the protection of fundamental rights. But how does regulation become reality? And what role do standards play in helping organizations develop and deploy trustworthy AI systems?This Inside AI | The EU AI Act in Practice series takes a practical look at the journey from legislation to implementation. Across the episodes, it explores why the AI Act was introduced, how risk-based regulation works, how standards support compliance, and what organizations need to consider as they prepare for the new regulatory landscape. From harmonised European standards and AI assurance to quality management and risk management, the series examines the tools and approaches that will help turn AI regulation into practice.This episode explores the problems the AI Act was designed to address and why it takes a risk-based approach. It also examines the role of fundamental rights, responsibilities across the AI value chain, and why standards will be essential to supporting compliance.Series | Inside AI - The EU AI Act in PracticeFind out more about the issues raised in this episodeEU AI Act Article 50 Transparency ObligationsBSI Webinar | EU ACT ActBSI Whitepaper | EU AI ActGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

If you've been wondering, how can I be less emotionally reactive?, the answer starts with understanding what your child's behavior is really communicating. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting™, explains how calming the nervous system creates lasting change for the whole family.Parenting a dysregulated child can leave you feeling like you're constantly putting out fires. You're not alone. When nothing seems to work, it's easy to believe you need a new consequence, a better strategy, or another diagnosis.In this episode, I explain why behavior is communication and why the behaviors you see are often signals of an overloaded nervous system—not the actual problem. You'll learn how changing one simple question can transform your parenting and help your child build real regulation skills.Why Does My Child Keep Having Meltdowns Even When We Try Everything?Many parents spend years trying to stop the meltdown instead of understanding what caused it. Meltdowns, anxiety, defiance, and focus problems are often symptoms—not the root issue.When a child's nervous system becomes overwhelmed, behavior becomes the brain's way of asking for help.Key takeaways:Behavior is a signal, not the problem.Look beyond the symptom to what is overwhelming your child.Regulation creates the foundation for lasting behavior change.Example: A child who explodes during homework may not be refusing work—they may simply have reached their nervous system's limit after a long day.

What if the biggest obstacle to healing Lyme disease isn't just the infection—but the body's inability to feel safe enough to recover? In this inspiring episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, Dr. Meagan Bonnot shares her remarkable journey from being a chronically ill patient with debilitating symptoms to becoming a naturopathic doctor dedicated to helping others recover from complex chronic illnesses. Drawing from both personal experience and years of clinical practice, Dr. Bonnot explains why healing Lyme disease requires far more than simply killing bacteria. Together, Matt Sabatello and Dr. Bonnot explore the critical roles of nervous system regulation, detoxification, trauma recovery, frequency medicine, herbal therapies, and faith in creating an environment where true healing can occur. Dr. Bonnot also discusses how her clinic, Deeper Wellness, integrates biofeedback technology, individualized treatment plans, and functional medicine principles to help patients restore health. Whether you're newly diagnosed with Lyme disease or have struggled with chronic illness for years, this conversation offers practical insights and a hopeful reminder that healing is possible. In This Episode Dr. Meagan Bonnot discusses: Her personal battle with chronic Lyme disease Why Lyme testing often misses patients Childhood trauma and chronic illness connections The importance of regulating the nervous system Frequency medicine and AO Scan technology Herbal protocols for Lyme disease Detoxification before antimicrobial treatment Brain retraining and neuroplasticity Faith, resilience, and healing Practical strategies patients can begin immediately Meet Dr. Meagan Bonnot Dr. Meagan Bonnot is a naturopathic physician and the founder of Deeper Wellness, where she helps patients with Lyme disease, mold illness, Bartonella, chronic fatigue, autoimmune conditions, and other complex chronic illnesses. After spending years searching for answers to her own debilitating health challenges, Dr. Bonnot discovered that lasting recovery required addressing much more than infections alone. Today, she combines functional medicine, naturopathic therapies, herbal medicine, nervous system regulation, detoxification strategies, biofeedback technology, and personalized care plans to help patients restore health from the inside out. Her mission is to help patients understand that the body possesses an incredible capacity to heal when given the right environment and support. Dr. Bonnot's Personal Lyme Disease Story Long before becoming a physician, Dr. Bonnot experienced many of the same frustrations faced by Lyme patients today. Growing up, she struggled with chronic asthma, allergies, fatigue, digestive issues, and recurring illnesses. Despite years of medical evaluations, no one identified the underlying causes of her declining health. Eventually, she developed worsening neurological and systemic symptoms that conventional medicine struggled to explain. Even Lyme testing failed to provide clear answers. Rather than accepting that chronic illness would define her life, she pursued naturopathic medicine and began investigating the deeper drivers behind persistent disease. Her own recovery ultimately became the foundation for the clinical approach she now uses with patients worldwide. Why Killing Lyme Isn't Always the First Step One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding Lyme disease is that recovery begins with antimicrobial treatment. Dr. Bonnot explains that many patients simply are not physiologically prepared to tolerate aggressive treatment. If detoxification pathways are impaired or the nervous system remains trapped in chronic fight-or-flight mode, antimicrobial therapies may overwhelm the body rather than support healing. Instead of asking: "How do we kill Lyme?" She encourages practitioners to first ask: "Why is this person's body unable to heal?" That subtle shift changes the entire treatment strategy. The Four Foundations of Healing Throughout the interview, Dr. Bonnot outlines the sequence she frequently follows when working with patients. 1. Regulate the Nervous System Chronic infections, emotional trauma, prolonged stress, and toxic exposures can leave the nervous system stuck in survival mode. When the brain continually perceives danger, healing becomes significantly more difficult. Dr. Bonnot discusses techniques that help patients restore regulation, including: Adaptogen herbs, such as those from Supreme Nutrition & VerVita Breathwork Mindfulness Gratitude practices Restorative sleep Faith Emotional healing Lifestyle changes Brain retraining programs Consistency over perfection 2. Open Detoxification Pathways Rather than forcing detoxification, Dr. Bonnot emphasizes gently supporting the body's natural elimination systems. These include: Liver Kidneys Lymphatic system Digestive tract Skin Cellular detoxification Supportive therapies may include: Hydration Nutrition Sauna Red light therapy Movement Lymphatic drainage Herbal support Creating efficient detox pathways helps reduce inflammatory burden before antimicrobial therapies begin. 3. Address Infections Once patients are better prepared, treatment may include targeted therapies for Lyme disease and common coinfections. During the discussion, Dr. Bonnot references herbs frequently used within naturopathic protocols, including: Japanese Knotweed Cat's Claw Cryptolepis Houttuynia Chinese Skullcap Artemisia Reishi Adaptogenic herbs Rather than applying identical protocols to every patient, she individualizes treatment based on symptoms, testing, history, and response. 4. Retrain the Brain Healing often continues long after infections have been treated. Many patients continue experiencing persistent symptoms because their nervous systems remain conditioned toward chronic survival responses. Dr. Bonnot discusses the importance of neuroplasticity and brain retraining approaches that help the brain learn safety again. She explains that recovery frequently requires healing both the body and the brain simultaneously. Frequency Medicine and AO Scan Technology A unique portion of the interview explores frequency medicine and biofeedback technologies such as the AO Scan. Dr. Bonnot explains how these technologies may help identify physiological imbalances and guide personalized wellness strategies. Rather than replacing conventional diagnostics or clinical judgment, she views frequency-based tools as one component of a comprehensive functional medicine approach. She stresses the importance of integrating patient history, laboratory findings, symptoms, and clinical experience when making treatment decisions. The Connection Between Trauma and Chronic Illness Another major theme of the conversation is unresolved trauma. Dr. Bonnot discusses how childhood experiences, chronic stress, and emotional wounds can influence immune regulation and nervous system function for years. While trauma does not cause Lyme disease, it can influence how the body responds to infection and recovery. Healing often requires addressing both physical and emotional health. Faith as Part of Healing One of the most personal portions of the interview centers on Dr. Bonnot's faith. She shares how her spiritual beliefs helped sustain hope during periods when improvement seemed impossible. Faith, purpose, gratitude, and community became important parts of her own healing journey and continue influencing how she cares for patients today. Key Takeaways Throughout this conversation, Dr. Bonnot reinforces several important messages: Healing is rarely linear. Every patient is unique. Nervous system regulation matters. Detoxification should support—not overwhelm—the body. Lyme disease treatment should be individualized. Emotional healing often supports physical healing. Recovery requires patience and consistency. Hope remains essential throughout the healing journey. Listen Now If you've been searching for a more comprehensive approach to healing Lyme disease and chronic illness, this episode provides valuable perspectives from both a physician and former patient who understands the journey firsthand. More Lyme Disease Resources: Podcast Physician Interviews Lyme Disease Testing Educational Resources About Tick Boot Camp Tick Boot Camp is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering the global Lyme disease community through conversations with leading physicians, researchers, advocates, and patients. Through hundreds of interviews, Tick Boot Camp shares practical information, emerging research, and real stories of hope that remind listeners they are not alone—and that healing is possible.

Ben Radford - George Hrab - Dr Karl       00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, Lara Benham and Dr Sue Ieraci at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub.     00:04:22 Interview with Ben Radford - 1 of 2 This week framed psychic investigator Ben Radford talks about his new book Weird New Mexico and a very strange hum that was once heard across the land. Weird New Mexico https://www.unmpress.com/9780826370341/weird-new-mexico     00:13:58 Maynard's Spooky Action George Hrab - 2 of 3 George Hrab, in Sydney for Not-A-Con, visits Maynard's International Studios annex in the suburb of Glebe. This week - Being skeptical when it's hard to do so, being on "X" (Twitter), Ringo Starr and Kookaburras. From Not-A-Con - Maynard chats to Star Trek fan Amanda and Dr Sue Ieraci.     00:25:52 Maynard's Spooky Action Dr Karl Kruszelnicki talks about critical thinking, advertising claims, flat earthers, going down the rabbit hole, conspiracy theories and the future of science.     00:37:18 Elaine and Dorothy's New Age Bingo! Skeptics Zone fans Elaine and Dorothy have cooked up a great way to have fun at New Age festivals using the following words. Quantum, Regression, Biome, Regulate, Ancestral , Cellular , Channeling , Aura , Colloidal , Psychic Energy , Amino Acids , Peptides , Orgone , Crystal Energy , Holistic , Past Life , Essence , Balancing Chakras , Grounding , Ancient Chinese , Meta Physical , Frequency , Realignment , Red Light Therapy Angels Download and print out "Lidia's New Age Bingo Card" for MindBody Wallet. Lidia's New Age Bingo! (pdf)     00:41:56 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to the Bent Spoon Award. Part #1 1982 - 1985     2012.03.28 - The Melbourne Observer     1999.02.03 - The Hills Messenger SA     1987.07.02 - The Sydney Morning Herald     1978.02.15 - The Hills Gazette SA     1986.03.11 - The Canberra Times

On Todays Program on Other Side of Midnight With Lionel, His Guest Host for the 1st Hour Lynn Shaw Talked Base on How the Kids Online Safety Act Is Going to Regulate the Control Big Tech Has on the Youth. But Shaw Also Spotlights the Warning Signs About Data Collection From Big Tech and the Loss of Human Instruction in Modern Classrooms. Later on in Program, Lionel Talks About How Wrestling Back in the Days Had a Huge Cultural Impact in the United States. Plus More!!!

On Todays Program on Other Side of Midnight With Lionel, His Guest Host for the 1st Hour Lynn Shaw Talked Base on How the Kids Online Safety Act Is Going to Regulate the Control Big Tech Has on the Youth. But Shaw Also Spotlights the Warning Signs About Data Collection From Big Tech and the Loss of Human Instruction in Modern Classrooms. Later on in Program, Lionel Talks About How Wrestling Back in the Days Had a Huge Cultural Impact in the United States. Plus More!!!

The 4 Phases of Betrayal Recovery: Are You Healing—or Just Learning? After betrayal, it is easy to become trapped in an endless cycle of learning. You listen to more podcasts, read more books, study nervous system regulation, attachment, boundaries, narcissism, reconciliation, and divorce—hoping the next piece of information will finally make you feel clear. But there comes a point when gathering more information can become its own form of hypervigilance. In Part One of this two-part series, Lora Cheadle introduces the four phases of her Life Choreography® Method: Regulate, Reorient, Reconnect, and Rechoreograph. She guides you through each phase as though you were in a private session together, helping you identify where you are, where you may have skipped ahead, and what kind of support you actually need now. This episode also explores the difference between conscious insight and subconscious change, why the right tool used at the wrong time can feel like another failure, and how hypnosis can help update the old survival rules that continue operating beneath the surface. Top 3 Takeaways Learning more is not always the same as healing. Learning can be an important first step, but endless information gathering can keep you focused on the problem and safely outside your own transformation. At some point, the next step is no longer another book, podcast, or tool. It is allowing what you already know to change how you live. Betrayal recovery has an order. The four phases of the Life Choreography® Method are Regulate, Reorient, Reconnect, and Rechoreograph. You cannot force clarity while your nervous system is still in survival, reconnect with yourself before orienting to the truth, or rebuild a life that reflects who you are before knowing who you are now. Conscious understanding may not change a subconscious survival pattern. You can consciously know that you are safe, worthy, and capable of making decisions while your body continues reacting from fear, abandonment, or helplessness. Hypnosis helps update the subconscious beliefs, conditioned associations, and old survival rules that keep recreating the same emotional response. Favorite Quotes “Your conscious mind can know the truth, but your subconscious is still obeying old survival rules and patterns.” —Lora Cheadle LOVE THE SHOW? TAKE THE NEXT STEP Don't just listen—start healing. Get your free downloadable guide on the “The Top Three Ways You Betray Yourself Every Day, and How to Stop” at www.burnoutorbetrayal.com. https://workplace-burnout.com/the-top-3-ways-you-betray-yourself-every-day-and-how-to-stop/ If you're ready to Rise Up & Reign as the creator and queen of your life, let's talk. I will walk by your side and give you the perspective, permission, and wisdom needed to turn your betrayal experience into something constructive, empowering, and transformative in all the right ways.  Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, a guide designed to help you take the first steps in feeling better, so you can reclaim your power, own your worth, and start putting yourself, and your life, back together again. About Lora: Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, TEDx speaker, and author of FLAUNT! and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal. After uncovering her husband's 15-year affair, she turned her own pain into purpose—helping high-achieving women reclaim their identity, power, and joy. A trauma-aware coach, somatic therapist, and former attorney, Lora blends legal insight with emotional and spiritual healing for full-spectrum recovery. She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney, betrayal recovery expert, and survivor of infidelity I can help you find the clarity and confidence to create a life that you love on the other side of betrayal. Book Your Session Here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT  READY TO START A BETTER CHAPTER? 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Let me ask you something. When an audition lands in your inbox, what is your first reaction? Is it excitement? Or is it, oh no. Not another self-tape. If it is the second one, we need to talk about that. Because that reaction means your nervous system has started associating auditions with danger instead of play. With burden instead of opportunity. And any time we get the chance to act, it should feel like a yes moment. If it does not, it might be time to pause and look at what is actually happening. It Is Not Just Tiredness So many actors feel ashamed admitting how exhausting self-tapes are. And I get it. But here is what I want you to hear. It is okay that you find them exhausting. What it means is that we need to take really good emotional care of ourselves so they do not feel so depleting every single time. My mom used to say, you cannot give from a dry well. I have no idea if that is a Dutch expression or just a her thing, but she was right. And I have watched actors cry after their self-tapes because they did 27 takes, or obsessed over tiny moments, or felt physically sick when the audition notification came in. That is not a performance problem. That is a nervous system problem. Self-tapes are not just acting challenges. They are nervous system events. What Perfectionism Actually Does Watching yourself on repeat trains your brain to search for flaws instead of truth. Instead of those moments of magic that actually make people stop and pay attention. Here is what I notice. The earlier takes usually have the life in them. The later ones get more controlled, more manipulated, more fearful, because you are trying to get it right. And trying to get it right kills the thing that made you interesting to begin with. Perfectionism disconnects you from spontaneity. And spontaneity is what is so brilliant about acting. I never allow myself to do more than four takes. Absolute maximum. I really try to cut it off at three. Because endless takes teach your nervous system that you cannot trust yourself. And the one thing I need to know, the one thing I keep coming back to, is that I can trust me. Before You Hit Record Avoid doom scrolling before auditions. Regulate your nervous system first. Meditation, breathwork, movement, music, prayer, laughter, more interaction with people you love. Whatever grounds you. Because you cannot create freely from a dysregulated body. The most creative I can ever be is when my nervous system feels settled. And here is the thing I had to learn the hard way. One audition or callback or screen test does not decide your destiny. It is one audition in a lifetime of auditions. Careers are built through consistency, resilience, relationship, and repetition. Not through the perfect take. The Bottom Line Self-tapes do not have to become emotional punishment. But there is a real tendency for them to go that way if you have a habit of emotionally punishing yourself. You are allowed to protect your nervous system. You are allowed to enjoy acting again. You are allowed to be you in the most organic form you can be. That is where the connection lives. That is what casting directors are actually looking for. Not the controlled version of you. The present one. Want to Keep the Conversation Going? If you are not on the mailing list, please get on it. There are so many things coming up over the summer, acting classes, voiceover classes, weekly classes, some as low as five dollars. And as I always say, stay safe, treat yourself real well, and give your nervous system a hug.

If you've been wondering why does nothing I try actually work and what to do instead, you're not alone. Learn why calming the nervous system—not trying harder—is the key to lasting change with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting™ and a leading expert in childhood emotional dysregulation.Parenting a dysregulated child can leave you questioning everything. You're trying so hard, yet the meltdowns, arguments, and emotional explosions keep happening. If you've ever thought, "Why does nothing I try actually work?" this is for you.This episode shares why the missing piece isn't another parenting strategy—it's understanding the nervous system. You'll learn why Regulation First Parenting™ changes everything and how calming the brain before correcting behavior creates lasting change.Why does nothing I try actually work with my child?When parents feel stuck, it's easy to believe they need a new therapist, a better consequence, or a different parenting method. But often, the strategy isn't the problem—the order is.It's not bad parenting—it's a dysregulated brain. When a child's nervous system is overwhelmed, they simply can't access the skills they've already learned.Key takeaways:Behavior is communication.Skills disappear when the brain shifts into survival mode.Regulation must happen before learning can happen.Example: Your child knows how to use deep breathing in therapy, but after a fight with a sibling, they completely forget it. That's not defiance—it's nervous system overload.Why does my child forget coping skills during a meltdown?Many parents wonder why therapy seems successful in the office but falls apart at home.The answer is simple: an overwhelmed brain can't access its thinking skills. When children enter fight, flight, or freeze, logic and emotional regulation go offline.Reward charts don't work if the brain isn't ready to learn.Consequences alone won't build regulation.Coping skills need to be practiced during calm moments—not only during crises.

There's a point where pushing harder stops improving your performance and starts degrading it. If you've hit that wall and caught yourself wondering what's wrong with you, this episode is about what's actually going on.

Betrayal Rage: How to Regulate Overwhelming Emotions Without Abandoning Yourself Episode Summary After betrayal, many people experience a level of anger or rage that feels completely unfamiliar. They may yell, lash out, throw things, or feel an intense desire to make their partner understand the depth of their pain. When the moment passes, shame often follows: Who am I becoming? Why can't I control this? In this episode, Dr. Kevin Skinner and MaryAnn Michaelis, LCSW, explain why betrayal rage is often a natural trauma response. When the nervous system perceives overwhelming threat, the brain can become flooded and shift into fight, flight, or dissociation. Understanding this response does not excuse harmful behavior, but it can replace shame with compassion and create an opportunity for change. Dr. Skinner and MaryAnn explore how betrayed partners can recognize triggers, create a pause between emotion and action, and listen for the deeper pain beneath the rage. They also discuss how the partner who caused the betrayal can remain accountable and emotionally present without becoming defensive or escalating the conflict. Healing does not require eliminating every trigger. It means learning how to recognize what is happening, respond in ways that reflect your values, and develop a plan for moments when emotions become overwhelming. Key Ideas Betrayal rage is often an involuntary trauma response to deception, loss, humiliation, abandonment, and emotional threat. Understanding the biological response helps reduce shame, but it does not make physical, verbal, or emotional harm acceptable. Emotional flooding limits the brain's ability to reason, empathize, and communicate productively. Choice begins with awareness: recognizing triggers creates space between the initial reaction and what happens next. Rage may function as a protector, defending a more vulnerable part that feels rejected, powerless, foolish, or not enough. Healthy regulation may include grounding, journaling, physical movement, support from others, planned timeouts, and professional help. The partner who caused the betrayal can help by acknowledging the injury, accepting responsibility, and remaining present when it is safe and productive to do so. Resources & Links Mentioned in the Episode Treating Trauma from Sexual Betrayal by Dr. Kevin Skinner Includes the “Five Whys” exercise discussed in the episode for identifying the beliefs and pain beneath intense emotional reactions. Learn more at Human Intimacy. Emotional Flooding—The Gottman Institute Learn how elevated physiological arousal interferes with listening, reasoning, and productive communication: Understanding Emotional Flooding. The Resiliency Advantage by Al Siebert, PhD Explores resilience as the ability to experience adversity while learning how to respond, adapt, and move forward: The Resiliency Advantage. Additional Support Trauma Inventory for Betrayed Partners A free assessment developed by Dr. Kevin Skinner to help betrayed partners identify and better understand their trauma symptoms: Complete the TIBP. 100 Days to Healing After Sexual Betrayal A structured program offering education and practical support for recovery following betrayal: Explore the program. IRM Couples Intensives An immersive experience for committed couples who need personalized support as they work to restore safety, strengthen communication, and move forward after betrayal: Learn about upcoming IRM Couples Intensives. Invitation If betrayal has left you and your partner feeling overwhelmed or stuck in painful patterns, an Intimacy Repair Method Couples Intensive may help you understand what is happening and develop a clearer path forward. These intensives provide focused guidance, personalized couples sessions, and practical tools for rebuilding emotional safety and connection. Learn more about upcoming IRM Couples Intensives.

You got the title. You got the office. You got the increase in comp. What nobody taught you was how to handle the pressure that came with it. In this episode, James Rosseau Sr. sits down with Daniel Zavrel, who has spent 30 years teaching athletes, police officers, and executives how to regulate themselves under real pressure. You'll learn the specific zone the best new managers find, and a two-minute practice you can start today. Learn more about Daniel's work: https://checkout.consciouz.com/

What if helping your child calm down could be as simple as a song, a breath, or a playful one-minute practice? In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, Hunter talks with children's mindfulness expert, author, and award-winning musician Kira Willey about how music, movement, and mindfulness can help children develop emotional regulation, confidence, and connection. Kira shares practical ways parents can use rhythm and playful rituals to navigate some of the hardest parts of family life—from transitions and bedtime routines to meltdowns and moments of overwhelm. She explains why children often respond more readily to music than words, how a parent's nervous system influences a child's ability to self-regulate, and why presence matters far more than perfection. You'll learn simple, realistic practices that fit into everyday family life—even when you're busy, stressed, or running on very little sleep. In this episode, you'll learn: • How rhythm helps children regulate emotions and feel grounded• Why music can improve cooperation and ease difficult transitions• Simple one-minute mindfulness practices for busy families• How to create joyful routines around bedtime and daily transitions• Why matching a child's energy can be more effective than trying to immediately calm them down• The connection between a parent's nervous system and a child's behavior• How mindfulness can be playful, accessible, and practical for children of all ages• Why presence—not perfection—is the foundation of mindful parenting Whether you're parenting a toddler, school-age child, or tween, this conversation offers simple tools to bring more calm, joy, and connection into your family's daily life. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising Good Humans Every Day,” Mindfulness Meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Training. Find more podcasts, Hunter's books, blog posts, free resources, and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MindfulMamaMentor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Discover your Unique-To-You Podcast Playlist at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindfulmamamentor.com/quiz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/mindfulmamamentor.com/mindful-mama-podcast-sponsors/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE TRUTH RESET — the tool that interrupts The Fantasy Loop™ and brings youback to yourself.This one is different. It's not a teaching episode — it's a practice. BrianneDavis walks you through The Truth Reset™ in real time: a five-step tool shedeveloped and has been using for years to break the fantasy loop, calm thenervous system, and return to what's actually true. Find a comfortable place,take a breath, and do it with her.In Episode 322 of Secret Life Podcast, Brianne guides you through all fivesteps of The Truth Reset™ — because truth heals what fantasy keeps alive.In this episode:— Step 1, Track the activation: how to catch the loop the moment it starts, before it runs you ("I see the loop. I am not the loop.")— Step 2, Regulate the nervous system: why your body needs evidence you're safe right now — not promises about the future— Step 3, Uncover the emotional truth: how to get behind the story to the feeling underneath ("healing happens through feelings")— Step 4, Translate reality accurately: challenging the story, not the emotion — "what are the facts? What else could be true?"— Step 5, Heal through aligned action: the one question that changes everything — "what action right now honors me?"You are not broken. You are becoming. You will loop again, you will forget,you will get triggered — and you will come back. Because every return isprogress. Every reset is healing. Every truth is freedom.Resources at secretlifepodcast.comTake the Fantasy Loop Quiz: quiz.thefantasyloop.comShare your secret: secretlifepodcast@icloud.com

Anastasios Angelopoulos is the co-founder and CEO of Arena, the real-world evaluation platform that has become a leading referee of the global AI model race. Arena has raised $250 million, with the latest round valuing the company at $1.7BN. Arena recently surpassed $100M ARR just eight months after launching its enterprise offering, powered by more than 30 million monthly users. AGENDA: 00:00 – Intro: "Kimi beat every American model": What Nobody Wants to Admit… 05:20 – Is this the true commoditization of models? Are they just a utility layer now? 07:30 – Do Chinese open source models cannibalize the closed frontier labs? 10:30 – Why has America's open source community lagged so badly behind China? 17:20 – Will Chinese models be banned in the US — and does hosting locally really kill the backdoor risk? 23:20 – Are enterprises really terrified of working with the frontier labs? 27:20 – Why hasn't inference got cheaper — and what happens when Anthropic's "disgustingly high" margins go public? 30:20 – Who should decide if a model is safe to release: the government, a neutral body, or nobody? 33:10 – Are we about to see cyberattacks like we've never seen before? (The fake candidate who passed every interview) 37:00 – 75 Neo labs: what separates the winners from the two-thirds worth nothing? 40:45 – Is data actually a commodity — and can data providers be $100BN companies? 48:00 – Can you be the referee when the players are paying you? (And Arena's real revenue) 50:45 – Will the model providers eat the application layer? Are Harvey, Lagora and Figma in trouble? 54:10 – Quickfire: Why hasn't NVIDIA bounced on the rise of open source, who hits $10 trillion first, and does the compute debt cycle end in insolvency?    

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Should a Leader Empower You or Validate You? The Missing Skill: Mastering Autonomous Self-Regulation.Are the mentors, coaches, and spiritual leaders you follow actually expanding your capacity for personal autonomy, or are they keeping you hooked on a loop of emotional reassurance alone? In this episode, we dive deep into a critical blind spot that can take place in the personal growth, coaching, and spiritual leadership industries: the profound difference between true biological empowerment and external validation for soothing—while also pointing out grounded-in-reality, practical solutions for behavioral growth and emotional maturing.When we rely on a purely emotional validating system, it acts as a temporary emotional band-aid that doesn't strengthen your window of tolerance or lead to personal or spiritual growth. True leadership and self-sovereignty require building autonomous self-regulating nervous system capacity, also known as restorative embodiment and resilience. By bridging evolutionary cognitive science—like the Yale Baby Study—with spiritual perspectives and mystic soul age group knowledge, we look at the missing leadership skill of Autonomous Self-Regulation by some personal growth and spiritual ascension figures in the field.We talk about discerning affective realism and narrative distortions, moving out of codependent growth containers, and applying a practical somatic-mindset strategy using Level 1 and Level 2 Micro-Habit protocols to stabilize your system from a place of absolute structural wholeness and pursue your self-led personal growth and spiritual ascension.

After betrayal, it is easy to become trapped in an endless cycle of learning. You listen to more podcasts, read more books, study nervous system regulation, attachment, boundaries, narcissism, reconciliation, and divorce—hoping the next piece of information will finally make you feel clear. But there comes a point when gathering more information can become its own form of hypervigilance. In Part One of this two-part series, Lora Cheadle introduces the four phases of her Life Choreography® Method: Regulate, Reorient, Reconnect, and Rechoreograph. She guides you through each phase as though you were in a private session together, helping you identify where you are, where you may have skipped ahead, and what kind of support you actually need now. This episode also explores the difference between conscious insight and subconscious change, why the right tool used at the wrong time can feel like another failure, and how hypnosis can help update the old survival rules that continue operating beneath the surface.   Top 3 Takeaways Learning more is not always the same as healing. Learning can be an important first step, but endless information gathering can keep you focused on the problem and safely outside your own transformation. At some point, the next step is no longer another book, podcast, or tool. It is allowing what you already know to change how you live. Betrayal recovery has an order. The four phases of the Life Choreography® Method are Regulate, Reorient, Reconnect, and Rechoreograph. You cannot force clarity while your nervous system is still in survival, reconnect with yourself before orienting to the truth, or rebuild a life that reflects who you are before knowing who you are now. Conscious understanding may not change a subconscious survival pattern. You can consciously know that you are safe, worthy, and capable of making decisions while your body continues reacting from fear, abandonment, or helplessness. Hypnosis helps update the subconscious beliefs, conditioned associations, and old survival rules that keep recreating the same emotional response.   Favorite Quotes “Your conscious mind can know the truth, but your subconscious is still obeying old survival rules and patterns.” —Lora Cheadle   About Lora Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt is a former attorney turned betrayal recovery coach, hypnotherapist, and author who helps women rebuild their identity and reclaim their power after infidelity and profound emotional betrayal. Using her signature Life Choreography® approach, she integrates legal insight, nervous system regulation, somatic practices, and deep spiritual support to help clients move from shattered to sovereign.     Resources & Links Download the free Betrayal Recovery Guide: https://betrayalrecoveryguide.com To book a customized hypnosis session with Lora, visit AffairRecoveryForWomen.com or reach out directly at lora@LoraCheadle.com. Book your $97 Introductory Session: https://introductorysession.com Follow on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook @loracheadle   This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Healing after betrayal often requires more than insight alone. Therapy can provide additional support, stabilization, and guidance as you navigate the emotional impact of infidelity and betrayal trauma.

If you've ever been told to “regulate your nervous system” and wondered what that actually means, you're not alone. In this episode, I unpack this often misunderstood concept through the lens of food addiction and disordered eating recovery. If you've been relying on food to cope with stress, overwhelm, or difficult emotions, this conversation will help you understand why lasting recovery isn't just about changing your eating habits. It's about changing the way your brain and body respond to life's challenges. Tune in for a practical, encouraging conversation that will help you move one step closer to true food freedom.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideFood Freedom Online Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourseFood Sobriety Mini Course -https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietymcWant to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Do you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Join my online community The Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformInstagram: www.instagram.com/coachmaryroberts Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkWebsite: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com

ActionSA has introduced a Private Member's Lobbying Transparency Bill that would regulate lobbying for the first time in South Africa. We unpack what the Bill proposes, why the party says it's necessary, and whether it could help prevent undue influence over government decision-making. Political Analyst Steven Friedman gives his opinion on the proposed bill, and what it will mean for lobbying in SA. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thaddeus McCotter notes Dr. Abdul El-Sayed denies being a socialist, claiming he merely wants to regulate "capitalism run amok." However, his platform includes radical proposals such as abolishing ICE. Haley Stevens frames him as a "celebrity candidate" and questions his appeal to women voters. McCotter notes that while the DSA lacks a ground model, identity politics may drive a high turnout among Michigan's large Muslim population. (16)1701

In this episode, I sit down with nervous system expert Jonny Miller to explore how emotional regulation shapes our relationships, health, parenting, and overall well being. Jonny shares the deeply personal story that led him into this work after the loss of his fiancée, and explains why avoiding emotions often creates more suffering than allowing yourself to feel them.  Together, we discuss emotional debt, grief, somatic awareness, breathwork, nervous system regulation, parenting under stress, and practical tools for building resilience. You'll learn why emotions are meant to move through the body, how to recognize signs of dysregulation, and simple practices that can help you respond with more calm, presence, and connection. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How do you regulate your nervous system? → What is emotional debt? → Can breathwork reduce anxiety? → Why do we avoid difficult emotions? → How do you process grief in a healthy way? Sponsored By:  → Function | Check your health the way I do. Function provides 160+ lab tests for $1/day and member pricing on advanced imaging. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Timeline's clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/KELLY Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction→ 00:01:51 - Nervous System Mastery→ 00:04:05 - Suicide + Grief→ 00:13:21 - Feel Your Feelings→ 00:14:56 - Defining Emotions→ 00:16:45 - Mental Loops→ 00:18:53 - Nervous System Regulation→ 00:22:42 - Psychosomatic Response→ 00:28:01 - Traumatic Birth→ 00:31:22 - Emotional Hygiene→ 00:32:49 - Breathwork + Co-Regulation→ 00:38:47 - Exercise + Mental Health→ 00:43:48 - Beginner Emotional Regulation→ 00:45:47 - Different Types of Breathwork→ 00:47:15 - Breathwork Tutorial→ 00:50:21 - Intention Setting→ 00:52:22 - Reactive Nervous System→ 00:54:36 - Parenting + Emotional Regulation→ 00:57:37 - Gratitude + Unpleasant Emotions→ 01:00:46 - Fear of Death→ 01:04:20 - The Pressures of Entrepreneurship→ 01:09:29 - Goal Setting→ 01:13:43 - Clarified Desire→ 01:16:26 - Root Wants + Needs→ 01:19:39 - Decreasing Tension→ 01:23:46 - Watching Your Kids Struggle→ 01:25:11 - Closing Thoughts Further Listening:  → Why You Feel Stuck: Trauma Patterns, Self-Worth + Nervous System Healing Show Links: → Free nervous system assessment | https://nsmastery.com/assessment  → Protocols for self-regulation | https://protocolcards.com/  Check Out: → X | https://x.com/jonnym1ller?lang=en → LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnym1ller/%E2%81%A0 → Website: ⁠https://www.jonnymiller.co/⁠ → Course: ⁠https://nsmastery.com/lenny⁠ → Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@JonnyMiller Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

When you realize your child isn't giving you a hard time—they're having a hard time, everything about your response begins to change. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting™, helps families understand emotional dysregulation so they can calm the brain first, strengthen connection, and create lasting change.You're not imagining it—when your child screams, refuses, or lashes out, it can feel incredibly personal. But what if those moments aren't about defiance at all?In this episode, I explain why your child isn't giving you a hard time—they're having a hard time—and how changing this one perspective can transform your parenting and your child's nervous system.Why does my child seem to overreact to everything?When your child explodes over something small, it's easy to assume they're being disrespectful or trying to push your buttons.Behavior is communication, and big reactions are often a sign that their nervous system is overwhelmed—not that they're choosing to misbehave.A dysregulated child isn't thinking clearly. They've temporarily lost access to flexibility, emotional control, and problem-solving.What to remember:Big behavior often signals nervous system overload.Don't mistake dysregulation for manipulation.Your child needs regulation before correction.Imagine your child screaming because it's time to leave the park. Instead of seeing defiance, recognize they're struggling to manage disappointment and transition.How do I stop taking my child's behavior so personally?This is one of the hardest parenting shifts—and one of the most powerful.When you believe your child is attacking you, your own nervous system escalates, making it almost impossible to stay calm. But when you remember they're having a hard time, you create space to respond instead of react.Try this instead:Pause before responding.Remind yourself: "My child is struggling right now."Focus on calming yourself first.

We often treat physical intimacy as something that happens only in the moment, but the body carries far more than the moment. It carries our history, our stress, and our old wounds, everything it has learned about whether it is safe to open. Drawing on Bessel van der Kolk's landmark work, The Body Keeps the Score, Christa explores how stress and trauma live not just in the mind but in the body itself, and how, when a person who has been hurt tries to be close, the body can tense, freeze, or flood with anxiety before the mind ever gets a vote. She gently unpacks why couples so often misread this as rejection when it is really the nervous system keeping the score of something old, why pushing through only re-teaches the body that intimacy is unsafe, and how the body comes back online, slowly, through safety, patience, warm touch, and the freedom to stop. Most of all, she offers a word of hope: a body that protects itself is one that once needed protecting, and it can learn a new score, written in the language of safety rather than force. If this is your story or your spouse's, this episode will meet you with real gentleness. Listen here! Watch on YouTube! Get the Awakening Intimacy Journal here!⁠⁠⁠ Find more about your type, the pod, freebies, and SO much more at our website right here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EnneagramandMarriage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Take the E + M Quiz at www.QuizforCouples.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Love what you're learning on E + M? Make sure you leave us a podcast review so others can find us, too⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Christa's Best-Selling Book, The Enneagram in Marriage, here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/df8SxVx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Parents often correct behavior before calming the brain—and that's why it backfires. Discover the parenting order that works and learn how small changes in timing can reduce power struggles and build cooperation. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting™, helps families understand emotional dysregulation so lasting change can begin.If every request seems to turn into an argument, you're not alone. The parenting order that works can transform how you respond to your child's biggest meltdowns by helping you stop power struggles before they spiral.Why does my child get more upset when I correct them during a meltdown?When your child is dysregulated, their nervous system is in survival mode. They're not refusing to listen because they're stubborn—they simply can't access the thinking part of their brain yet.Behavior is communication. That's why correcting, lecturing, or adding consequences in the middle of an emotional storm usually makes things worse instead of better.Key takeaways:A dysregulated brain can't learn new lessons.Correction during a meltdown increases resistance.Calming the brain must come first.Real-life example: Imagine asking your child to start homework. They yell, slam the door, and you respond with a stricter tone. Suddenly you're both escalating instead of solving the problem.Why do simple requests turn into huge power struggles?Many parents believe the problem is defiance. In reality, it's often timing.When both you and your child become emotionally activated, you're caught in a cycle of co-dysregulation. Neither nervous system is ready for learning, problem-solving, or cooperation.Instead of reacting:Pause before responding.Lower your voice instead of raising it.Say less, not more.Give both nervous systems time to settle.You're not failing as a parent. You've simply never been taught the right order.

Happy Mindful Monday Everyone! In this week's episode, our host Allie Brooke sits down with Emily Bailey. Emily is a relationship anxiety coach and creator of Root to Love Coaching. She helps people heal anxious patterns to own their worth, love themselves, & build healthy habits that align them to attract their person. Her coaching style incorporates emotional healing, mindfulness, nervous system work, and self-awareness. After struggling with anxiety and people-pleasing in her own life, she became passionate about helping others stop chasing validation and start living from a place of security, authenticity, and self-trust. Through her coaching programs, guided meditations, and online content, she guides you in breaking unhealthy dating patterns, embodying healthier communication, and attracting the loving relationship you deserve. Episode Topics Recognize your anxious patterns without judgment, so you can make aligned, healthy choices Regulate your own nervous system in moments of uncertainty, so you can thrive in clarity Trust your perceptions instead of overriding them, so you stop overlooking red flags Set boundaries without fear of abandonment, so you don't entertain partners with poor intentions   Connect w| Emily roottolovecoaching.com   https://www.youtube.com/@RoottoLove   https://www.instagram.com/root.to.love.coaching/ The Growth METHOD. FREE Membership◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1:1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GROWTH MINDSET COACHING PROGRAMS!◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Application Form ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What are the coaching sessions like?⁠⁠• Tailored weekly discussion questions and activities to spark introspection and self-discovery.• Guided reflections to help you delve deeper into your thoughts and feelings.• Thoughtfully facilitated sessions to provide maximum support, accountability, and growth.• Please apply for a FREE discovery call with me!• Allie's Socials• Instagram:@thegrowthmindsetgal• TikTok: @growthmindsetgal• Email: thegrowthmindsetgal@gmail.comLinks from the episode• Growth Mindset Gang ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Broadcast Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Growth Mindset Gang ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Growth Mindset Gal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Better Help Link: Save 10%SubstackDonate to GLOWIGloci 10% off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Wyoming GOP lawsuit against the state is absolutely correct.  The government does NOT get to dictate who can speak and who has to keep quiet. Every other private organization can endorse candidates and spend money on their behalf but not political parties.  However, just because a political party can doesn't mean they should always endorse candidates.  There is a fine line, but that should be up to them not the state.  Other governments do that, not this one.

Our bodies are incredible. They hold so much wisdom and capacity for healing, and one of the simplest, yet most profound ways to support our nervous systems is through a body scan meditation. This episode is an extended, slower version of one of our most loved episodes, the Guided Body Scan Meditation to Regulate Your Nervous System. If you've done that practice before, this one moves at a gentler pace, with more space between each cue so you have more time to feel into each part of your body rather than moving through quickly. (And if you haven't tried that one, this is a wonderful place to begin.) When we gently bring our attention to the sensations in our bodies, we create a sense of safety and presence. This practice helps to downregulate the stress response and invites our vagus nerve, the cornerstone of nervous system regulation, to activate its calming, grounding effects. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, Karena guides you through a slow, extended body scan meditation that will regulate your nervous system, quiet your mind, and help you reconnect with yourself in a way that feels grounding, safe, and soothing. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just wanting more time to settle into your body, this extended body scan meditation is for you. In this episode: An Invitation To Slow Down and Regulate Your Nervous System Guided Body Scan Meditation (Extended, Slower Pace) Soothing + Regulating Breathing Rotation of Consciousness Full Body Scan Related: More Deep Relaxation Meditations Related: Listen to the original Guided Body Scan Meditation Learn more about how body scans regulate our nervous systems! If you want to learn even more about how to regulate your nervous system and connect with your body and emotions in a deep and supportive way, enroll now in The Feel It To Heal It Mini-Course! In 5 powerful mini-lessons, it will help you drop in, deepen your compassionate self-understanding, and find more clarity and healing on your journey. Enroll for free now! Join me on my Somatic Self-Love Retreat in Costa Rica 2027! Early bird pricing available now! https://helloinnerlight.com/retreats Go deeper on your somatic healing journey: Follow @helloinnerlight on Instagram, and YouTube Find ALL of the amazing Somatic Healing Meditations here Submit a question for the podcast: Your Healing, Your Questions Free mini-course: The Feel it to Heal it Mini-Course Join me on a retreat! https://helloinnerlight.com/retreats Get AD-FREE access to this podcast, plus live classes, workshops, and group coaching in Somatic Healing Hub Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you constantly feeling "on", even when the workday is over? Do you find yourself snapping at your team, stress eating, lying awake at night, or feeling completely exhausted despite doing all the "right" things? It may not be a motivation problem. It may be a nervous system problem. In today's episode, we're breaking down what it really means to have a regulated versus dysregulated nervous system, and why your ability to lead your business, your family, and yourself depends on it. Lindsey shares a deeply personal story about burnout, chronic stress, and the moment she realized that more willpower wasn't the answer. You'll also learn the simple neuroscience behind why stress hijacks your brain and walk away with three practical tools you can use to regulate your nervous system in just minutes, including a guided breathwork practice you can follow along with during the episode. If you've been running on empty and wondering why pushing harder isn't working anymore, this conversation is for you. HIGHLIGHTS: The difference between a regulated and dysregulated nervous system—and how to recognize the signs in your own life. Lindsey's personal story of burnout, stress eating, and discovering that the problem wasn't a lack of discipline. The simple neuroscience behind the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and why chronic stress makes clear thinking feel impossible. Three practical nervous system regulation tools you can use during even the busiest, most overwhelming weeks. A guided breathwork exercise you can follow in real time to reduce stress, improve focus, and help your body shift out of fight-or-flight. RESOURCES + LINKS:Join our free Facebook Group, Energy Secrets for Business Owners and Professionals, for more content, live coaching, and a kick ass community HERE: https://fitnessproject.kartra.com/page/energysecrets  WANT TO BUILD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE WITHOUT HAVING TO WORKOUT FOR 6+ HOURS / WEEK AND BE ON A TEDIOUS DIET? i.e. Want fitness to fit into your life rather than having to become your life? -- Apply Now to Learn More About How We Can Support You In Your Journey: https://thefitnessproject.us/application/ Check out our client transformations: https://thefitnessproject.us/client-transformations/ Tag us in an Instagram Story with your biggest takeaway  @conquerthedaypodcast Connect with Lindsey Pickowicz Instagram | @lindseypickowicz Facebook | @lindseykatepickowicz

Teaching autistic preschoolers can feel lonely. This is the episode where I pull back the curtain on the membership that became the opposite of that island — where it came from, what's inside, and the community that surprised me most. Teaching young autistic children can feel like being on an island. The membership is the opposite of that. I'll tell you how it began in grief, after I lost my dad in 2019, and grew into a genuine passion for helping educators and parents feel less overwhelmed and celebrate the small wins that build on each other. I'll share the story of Laura — a member who started with four empty walls and turned them into a classroom where children are seen, presumed competent, and given every chance to communicate. And I'll tell you why, even with hundreds of resources inside, people don't stay for the resources. They stay for each other. We'll talk about: how Autism Little Learners was born out of one of the hardest seasons of my life why teaching young autistic children so often feels like being on an island the member who started with four empty walls — and what her classroom looks like now the Four Foundations framework: Regulate, Connect, Routines, and Teach what's actually inside the membership (and what isn't the reason people stay) how a community of real educators in real classrooms makes the island disappear In This Episode, You'll Learn How a grief-driven project quietly grew into a community of educators and caregivers Why the "island feeling" — not a lack of skill — is where so many educators stall out How Laura set up a brand-new autism classroom from an empty room using the membership What it looks like to build connection and trust with students before placing demands The Four Foundations that give you a clear path through your day What the membership includes: resources, on-demand trainings, handouts, adapted books, and a high support needs curriculum Why presuming competence changes what children are able to show you Key Takeaways You don't have to do this work alone The island feeling is common — and it's usually where progress stalls Transformation rarely starts with a breakthrough; it starts with support and consistency Presume competence — never underestimate what a child can do Children are soaking it all in, even when it looks like they aren't watching Resources matter, but community is what keeps educators going Small, consistent shifts — supported and sustained — are the ones that change everything Regulate, Connect, Routines, Teach: a simple framework for a complicated day Try This Name your own "island" moment — then bring it to people who understand it Model AAC with no pressure and no expectation of an immediate responseBuild connection and trust with a student before adding any demands Set up one predictable routine that helps a child feel safe Turn a board book you already own into an adapted, hands-on book Celebrate one small win this week, and share it with another educator When you feel stuck, reach for a person, not just another resource Related Resources & Links

(0:00) Bestie intros! (1:32) New AI regulatory proposal: DeepMind's Demis Hassabis proposes FINRA-type body (20:01) Stripe, Block, and Advent offer $53B to acquire PayPal (37:51) Apple sues OpenAI, alleging stolen trade secrets (42:49) Grok Build data leak, AI data privacy, Tokenmaxxing update, Mira Murati's new model (59:53) NY bans datacenters, becoming first state to enact a moratorium (1:22:57) Science Corner: New data on reversing aging! Adopt Ronnie the Dog: https://www.instagram.com/reels/Da0pGahBwaW Apply for All-In Summit 2026: https://allin.com/events Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit: https://x.com/TheZachEffect Referenced in the show: https://x.com/chamath/status/2077502408528212144 https://x.com/demishassabis/status/2076957440109625718 https://x.com/satyanadella/status/2076323181154230284 https://x.com/Jason/status/2076231055443440105 https://x.com/SquawkCNBC/status/2077741908391031246 https://thinkingmachines.ai/news/introducing-inkling https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/15/inside-anthropics-state-by-state-plan-to-ratchet-up-ai-rules-00998415 https://x.com/politico/status/2077315780144996633 https://x.com/DavidSacks/status/1978145266269077891 https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/stripe-advent-offer-buy-paypal-more-than-53-billion-sources-say-2026-07-15 https://www.tipranks.com/news/the-fly/block-contributing-to-equity-for-paypal-takeover-bid-cnbc-says-thefly-news https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/07/Apple-Inc.-v.-Liu-et-al.pdf https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/apple-lawsuit-threatens-openais-hardware-215438163.html https://x.com/markgurman/status/2076306380583997665 https://www.engadget.com/2216186/elon-musk-bought-a-gas-turbine-company https://x.com/Reuters/status/2076957424339050839 https://x.com/teddyschleifer/status/2077596563380072694 https://x.com/teddyschleifer/status/2077606887055306879 https://openai.com/index/prc-linked-influence-operations-ai-debates https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/10/openai-china-ai-data-centers-report-00957612 https://trends.google.com/explore?q=GMO%2C%2Fm%2F0dkz0z&date=2010-01-01%202026-07-15&geo=US https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-75141-2

You all know that we are living in a toxic soup of seen and unseen chemicals. They're in our water, our food, our air, our furniture, and our clothing — everywhere we turn. It can feel overwhelming. But what if detoxification simply became a natural part of how we live, not something we need to fear or stress about? In this episode, I sit down with my good friend, vitality expert and detox architect Natalie Lefevre, for a fascinating conversation about what it really means to support the body's ability to heal. Like many of the guests I love bringing to you, Natalie's passion comes from her own healing journey. After being misdiagnosed, experiencing serious health challenges, and losing someone she loves, she was propelled into a lifelong search for answers that took her far beyond conventional medicine and around the world in pursuit of innovative healing modalities. Natalie works with advanced diagnostics and blood filtration technologies to uncover what conventional approaches often miss. But what I love most about her perspective is that she doesn't stop at the physical body. We explore the emotional and nervous system patterns that can silently keep us stuck, even when we're eating well, exercising, and doing all the "right" things. Together, we discuss environmental toxins, heavy metals, microplastics, inflammation, nervous system regulation, grief, emotional healing, subconscious programming, and the powerful connection between body, mind, and spirit. Natalie's philosophy is simple: detox isn't a protocol — it's a way of life. And true vitality becomes possible when we address all of who we are — the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of healing. Whether you're just beginning your wellness journey or looking to go deeper into root-cause healing, this conversation will leave you thinking differently about what it means to detox, heal, and reclaim your health. Key Moments You'll Love ✨ :

Demis Hassabis proposed a US-based frontier AI standards body modeled on FINRA. IBM's stock cratered 20% on a Q2 miss from chip-spending shifts, Spotify launched a voice-control feature, Kalshi debuted an AI compute forward curve, and Anthropic studied Claude's values. Demis Hassabis proposes a US-based Standards Body for "Frontier-class" AI, modeled after FINRA; labs would share models for review up to 30 days before release (X) Demis Hassabis proposes a US-based Standards Body for "Frontier-class" AI, modeled after FINRA; labs would share models for review up to 30 days before release (The Verge) IBM reports preliminary Q2 revenue up 1% YoY to $17.2B, below $17.9B est., as CEO Arvind Krishna says customers are shifting spending to chips; IBM falls 20%+ (Bloomberg) Spotify launches a Talk to Spotify feature that lets users create playlists and more, rolling out in beta to Premium users 18+ in the US, Ireland, and Sweden (Engadget) Kalshi launches a forward curve tool for AI compute, using event contracts to track the future rental costs of GPUs, storage, and memory (Bloomberg) Simulating everything, sort of: The promise and limits of world models (Ars Technica) Subscribe to the ad-free feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: how trauma rewires the brain, why connection is the most powerful regulator, and small practices that actually work. Dr. Bruce Perry is the Principal of the Neurosequential Network and a Professor at the School of  Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia. His work on the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on development has informed clinical practice, programs and policy across the world. Dr. Perry's most recent book, What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, has been translated into 26 languages and has been on the New York Times Bestseller list for over 100 weeks after becoming #1 on the list in April of 2021. In this episode we talk about: EMDR and the importance of moving your body  The hardest type of trauma to deal with  The perks of getting in touch with the fact that, to quote Dr. Perry, everyone is wandering around in a fucking fog...and how this perspective helps us become more generous in our lives.. Both toward ourselves and others.  How it's never too late to heal trauma  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   Additional Resources:  The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog Born For Love: Why Empathy is Essential and Endangered   Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris