Podcasts about restlessness

Midlife is not always a crisis. Sometimes, it is a sacred soul awakening. In this episode, Dr. Judith explores the midlife shift many women feel but do not always know how to name — the moment when the life that once fit no longer feels the same. Through the stories of Claire and Rebecca, she explains how midlife can reveal old identities, emotional baggage, and expectations the soul is ready to shed.This episode introduces the S.H.E.D. Practice: Still yourself before you escape, Hear what the restlessness is revealing, Examine what your soul has outgrown, and Discern the next faithful direction.If you have been feeling restless, unsettled, or quietly aware that something in your life no longer fits, this conversation offers a spiritually grounded way to understand what your soul may be asking you to release.Timestamps00:00 — Why midlife can feel like quicksand01:00 — The next Key to Soul Progress03:30 — Why midlife feels so unsettling07:30 — The soul question beneath the discomfort10:30 — Identity, emotional baggage, and expectations14:00 — Claire's story: being loved for what you hold together22:00 — Rebecca's story: old pain interpreting the present29:30 — Expectations as hidden attachments31:30 — The S.H.E.D. Practice36:00 — Why restlessness may be the messenger39:30 — Closing reflection

This commandment is not simply about adultery. It is about possessiveness. Comparison. Restlessness. The desire to possess what is not ours.

Welcome to a new episode of Spark of Awareness, continuing the series on the six human needs.If you missed the previous episode, I encourage you to connect with it. Each of these needs carries both a constructive expression and a shadow expression. In leadership, these shadows inevitably appear to varying degrees, and when they remain unconscious, they can hinder growth, decision-making, and long-term impact.Today, we explore the second human need: variety and uncertainty.This need reflects the desire for change, novelty, stimulation, unpredictability, adventure, risk, and new experiences. It is the drive toward what is unknown and evolving.If you recognize this in yourself, it is worth examining honestly.The Need for Variety in LeadershipPersonally, this need has been very present in my own life.I have often been drawn to new projects, new experiences, and new environments that create a sense of renewed energy. Repetition, long cycles, and sustained commitment have at times felt difficult.At its extreme, this pattern can lead to restlessness and a constant search for change. Without awareness, it can manifest in premature exits from teams, companies, or relationships — not necessarily because something is wrong, but because internal energy is pushing toward novelty.In hindsight, I can see moments where I was not responding to external reality, but to an internal need for change. Instead of understanding what was happening within me, I expressed it through external disruption.This pattern influences how things begin and end — projects, commitments, and relationships.The Shadow of Constant ChangeIn leadership, this need can become highly destabilizing.For example, in executives or founders, it may appear as constant shifts in direction — an ongoing pursuit of what feels new, exciting, or stimulating. However, what feels energizing for the individual is not always what a business requires.Organizations often need stability, consistency, and sustained execution. When leadership is driven primarily by novelty, it can create confusion and lack of grounding within teams.A key challenge is distinguishing between:* Necessary evolution* And personal preference for changeWithout this distinction, decision-making becomes reactive rather than strategic.Restlessness and the Creation of ChaosThis need can also express itself through intensity.When there is no clear channel for novelty or stimulation, it may manifest as unnecessary complexity, conflict, or even chaos. Situations become more complicated than they need to be, not because of external conditions, but because internal energy seeks movement.In some cases, this creates artificial urgency — a sense that something must be fixed, solved, or disrupted in order to feel alive.In business environments, this can be particularly damaging, especially where discipline, clarity, and consistency are required.Instability and Lack of CommitmentWhen the need for variety dominates, it often leads to instability.There can be a resistance to planning, structure, or long-term commitment. This pattern is also visible in broader society, where commitment in work, relationships, and long-term projects is increasingly fragile.In a leadership context, this becomes a barrier to mastery. Growth requires repetition, patience, and sustained focus. Without that, execution becomes fragmented.Another shadow expression is addiction to novelty: constantly starting new things while rarely completing them.This leads to scattered energy and unfinished potential.The Cost of Unchanneled EnergyAt the core, this is not a lack of energy — it is often the opposite. Too much energy.Many people with this pattern have significant internal energy, creativity, and drive. The challenge is not generating energy, but directing it.When it is not consciously channeled, it tends to fragment:* too many projects* constant restarting* unresolved commitments* loss of continuityInstead of creating value, the energy disperses.The key question becomes: how do you channel energy into creation rather than disruption?Awareness and Rechanneling EnergyThe first step is awareness: recognizing the pattern without judgment.Personally, I noticed a tendency to start many projects but struggle to sustain them. Over time, I learned that consistency itself is a discipline — not a limitation of creativity.The practice is not to suppress this energy, but to contain and redirect it.When restlessness arises, the first step is not immediate action. It is observation. Sitting with the energy without reacting to it.Often, nothing needs to be done immediately. The body may feel agitated, but the system stabilizes when the impulse is not instantly acted upon.Once the intensity settles, the energy can be redirected into something constructive:* writing* reflecting* creating* consolidating vision* refining directionThe goal is not to eliminate movement, but to transform it into intentional creation.Separating Expression from ResponsibilityOne important practice has been learning where expression belongs.Creative exploration, experimentation, and self-expression are valuable — but they are not always appropriate in every context.For example, in coaching or leadership environments, the role is not self-expression, but service. The focus is on the needs of others, not internal impulses.This separation is essential.Without it, personal energy can unconsciously influence spaces that require neutrality, clarity, and presence.The same applies to leadership in organizations: personal excitement should not override what the system actually needs.A useful question becomes:Is this decision serving the business, or serving my own need for stimulation?If it is the latter, it may belong elsewhere.Channeling Energy Outside of WorkWhen personal expression is needed, it is important to give it a proper outlet outside professional responsibilities.This may include creative practices, movement, or environments where expression is held safely and does not impact others' work or expectations.This separation allows leadership spaces to remain stable, while personal energy still has room to flow.Both needs can coexist — but they must be held in the right contexts.Closing Practice: Working with Restless EnergyTo close, I invite a simple meditation practice centered on this theme.Sit comfortably and bring attention to your breath.Observe your internal state without attempting to change it.Notice where energy is present in the body:* the chest* the belly* the mind* the breathSimply observe.As you continue breathing, notice how the energy shifts. In many cases, it begins to regulate on its own.Some areas soften. Some tension releases. A sense of grounding emerges naturally.This practice does not require effort — only awareness.When restlessness appears in daily life, return to this observation. Sit with it before acting.Then, if needed, journal:* What is this energy asking for?* Where does it want to go?* How can it be directed constructively?Over time, this builds the ability to transform raw energy into intentional creation.Closing ReflectionThe need for variety is not a problem.In its healthy form, it brings creativity, innovation, and movement. In its shadow form, it creates instability, fragmentation, and unnecessary disruption.The work is not to remove this energy, but to learn how to channel it.Next week, we continue with the third human need: significance — the need for recognition and being seen

#149: On today's episode, founder of fashion brand Brule, Kenzie Burke, jumps on the podcast for a vulnerable conversation around mental health, emotional extremes, identity wounds, and the importance of staying true to your purpose.Kenzie opens up about struggling with her mental health from a young age, going viral and creating immense success to losing herself in entrepreneurship, and eventually being forced to confront her deepest fear: bankruptcy. The girls unpack shame, emotional instability, validation, purpose, and how sometimes hitting rock bottom becomes the very thing that allows you to rebuild your life in a more honest and authentic way.The girls get into:struggling with mental health and emotional extremesgoing viral young and making half a million dollars in 3 monthsentrepreneurship, instability, and losing yourself in successpanic, anxiety, shame, and emotional burnoutwhy bankruptcy became the most healing experience of Kenzie's lifeidentity wounds and constantly seeking external validationthe difference between acting from authenticity versus acting from woundsthe pressure to “have it all together” in the age of social medialearning how to trust yourself instead of outsourcing your worth to other peoplechasing emotional highs vs healing the rootwhy slowing down can feel terrifyingemotional rock bottoms and rebuilding your lifebravery, risk taking, purpose, and fear of mediocrityrelationships, settling, and building a life that actually adds value& MORE!This episode is for anyone navigating emotional extremes, shame & self-worth wounds, or the uncomfortable process of rebuilding yourself after realizing the life you built no longer feels aligned with who you truly are.CONNECT BELOW:follow Kenzie ⁠here⁠follow Brule hereshop Brule hereCONNECT with HAN:follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow Han on Substack ⁠here⁠watch HOW I SEE IT on YouTube ⁠here⁠shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.com00:00 – Introduction02:22 – Struggling with mental health from a young age03:25 – “Tortured artist” tendencies & emotional extremes04:14 – Why purpose felt so important07:04 – Going viral & making half a million dollars in 3 months07:57 – Entrepreneurship, identity, & losing herself in success08:42 – Why success stopped feeling aligned09:30 – How entrepreneurship destroyed her self confidence12:58 – Money insecurity, instability, & emotional stress14:16 – Filing for bankruptcy & confronting her deepest fear15:04 – Why bankruptcy became the most healing experience of her life17:10 – Being forced to slow down & face yourself20:12 – Sometimes the best way to find yourself is to get lost21:00 – Authenticity vs acting from wounds21:30 – Feeling unseen as a child & seeking validation22:00 – Learning to trust herself instead of outsourcing her worth24:36 – Chasing emotional highs & trying to “feel something”24:58 – Finding peace in emotional stability instead of extremes26:30 – Why chasing the high never heals the root28:35 – Restlessness, bravery, & fear of mediocrity28:50 – Why slowing down can feel terrifying29:27 – Different forms of bravery31:00 – Knowing when you need to take the risk33:55 – Relationships, standards, & refusing to settle

In Episode #248 of Moped Outlaws, Marc and Greg welcome traveler, writer, and storyteller Melissa Rodway for a wide-ranging conversation about adventure, identity, resilience, and the deep emotional pull of travel. Melissa shares how a childhood spent living in rural Australia helped shape her lifelong curiosity about the world and explains why travel has always […]

In this episode, we're diving into one of the most transformative concepts from Kabbalah and human design: the surrounding light.This is the energy of your unlived potential — the qualities, gifts, and realities that are ready for you but haven't yet been stabilized inside you. And the way it gets your attention? Friction. Restlessness. A pull toward something you can't quite explain.In this episode, we explore:What the surrounding light actually is — and why it creates discomfort before expansionThe opponent voice: how to recognise it when it sounds exactly like logic and reasonWhy resistance paired with an intuitive desire is the best possible signThe difference between internal light (what you've already earned) and surrounding light (what's waiting for you)How to follow your human design strategy and authority even when it doesn't feel like a "hell yes"The three-step energetic framework for moving through expansion: desire, certainty, and loveReal examples — from first human design readings to business bottlenecks — of what it looks like to move through the frictionTHE EXPANSION: Expand into your highest potential and timelineBecome CERTIFIED in HD in the Advanced Human Design CertificationInstagramGet your free Human Design Chart

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Ecclesiastes 5:8–6:12 - exposes the emptiness of trusting in government, money, possessions, or achievement to give lasting meaning. Solomon shows that wealth and success often increase anxiety rather than peace, and a life spent chasing more can still leave the soul unsatisfied. Even under God's sovereignty, human choices still matter, and people remain responsible for how they live and what they pursue. Instead of building life around endless striving, Solomon points toward a quieter rhythm of flourishing: enjoy meals with others, work faithfully, accept your limits, and practice gratitude. True joy is found not in prestige or accumulation, but in receiving everyday life as a gift from God, marked by contentment, meaningful work, shared community, and thankfulness toward the Giver of every good thing.

This episode continues our series on the aubade (a morning love song) with a dramatic turn. Larkin reinvents the tradition as waking to the fact that every new day brings a person one day closer to death. To see the tradition that Larkin reimagines, see our previous episode on John Donne, "The Sun Rising." For the text of Larkin's "Aubade" see the Poetry Foundation. For more on Larkin, see the Poetry Foundation. Thanks to Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, as well as Faber and Faber, for permission to read Larkin's "Aubade" for this episode. Photo by Barry Wilkinson/Radio Times via Getty Images

Father Tom McCarthy joins Patrick to discuss the First Year with Pope Leo (2:35) Where was Father McCarthy when Pope Leo was Elected? (5:51) what makes Pope Leo ideal for the role as the Holy Father? Restlessness of saint Augustine. Pope Leo’s role as a leader before being pope. (19:00) Rosa - I am so blessed. I'm 85 years old. I want to say we have a man of God. He tells the truth and that's what we all need to set us free. Loving kind. (20:32) Break 1 Clay - Wonderful we have an American Pope. I met Fr. Tom. I'm a convert to the faith. (24:49) Sandy - I admire the fact that he made it clear that he's not a political leader, he's a religious leader seeking peace at all costs. (32:32) Joseph - My experience...I'm a diesel mechanic. We had a tv in the shop at the time. Waiting for the shop. Saw smoke when it happened. Amazing thing was when he came out is that it's an American Pope. Everyone was joyous and happy. Not all of my co-workers are catholic and it was good to see this. (38:35) Break 2 Pope Leo’s message of peace. (45:06) Daniella - My husband and I are from Peru. We'd like to say he's a good man. We don't know him in person, but saw his mission in Peru. We're 3rd order Augustinians. Moved to California now. We lived in Lima (46:31) Pope Leo at the bank shows his humility.

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In this episode, we're bringing the thought of Augustine into the conversation with the help of Autumn Ridenour, the author of Restlessness and Belonging: Augustinian Wisdom for the Digital Empire. We explore this concept of a digital empire for thinking about the dangers and possibilities of A.I. and social media in ways that parallel what the Roman Empire was to St Augustine.

Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 11 March 2026 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Restlessness appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 11 March 2026 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post Restlessness appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ecclesiastes 4 sketches a sobering picture of life under the sun, touching on oppression, envy, work, and isolation. Solomon observes that injustice can become so severe that it makes existence itself feel unbearable, a reality still echoed in modern forms of exploitation and suffering. The response begins in the heart by confronting bitterness, then moves outward through action and advocacy against wrong. He also exposes three distorted approaches to work: envy-driven striving that robs joy, laziness that erodes life, and relentless ambition that gains success at the cost of relationships. Each path, in its own way, leads to emptiness. In contrast, Solomon highlights the strength found in companionship, where people support, protect, and sustain one another through life's hardships. True presence—simply showing up and carrying burdens together—becomes a powerful antidote to isolation. He also elevates wisdom above status or age, noting that experience alone does not guarantee insight. Wisdom grows through learning, receiving counsel, and humbly seeking God's guidance. Regularly asking for wisdom reshapes daily decisions, keeping a person grounded, relationally connected, and aligned with what truly matters.

He has made everything appropriate in its time. He has also set eternity in their heart, without the possibility that mankind will find out the work which God has done from the beginning even to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it actually mean to be content? In this episode of Take Heart, Cory Wing unpacks the biblical truth that real, lasting contentment is not found in circumstances, success, or possessions—but in Christ alone.Walking through Philippians 4, Matthew 6, and other key passages, this episode reframes what it means to say “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” It's not about achieving your dreams—it's about being satisfied in Christ whether in abundance or in need.If you've struggled with comparison, restlessness, or the feeling that something is always missing, this message is for you.True contentment isn't found in having enough—it's found in having Christ.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

A quick announcement: We will be recording our 100th episode LIVE in San Francisco on May 8th at 7pm. Poet Rachel Richardson will join us for a conversation about the legitimacy of motherhood as a serious topic for artists, academics and writers. We have room for 80 people, and we'd love to have you there. Click here to get your ticket! In this episode, author Julia Cooke joins Sarah and Miranda to discuss her new book, Starry and Restless: Three Women Who Changed Work, Writing, and the World, and how it made us think differently about maternal ambivalence, the woman's gaze, and the relationship between work, adventure, and motherhood, as well as bring us much-needed images of raising young children in a world that is rapidly descending into fascism.Links: * Starry and Restless by Julia Cooke* Joan Crillo* China To Me by Emily Hahn* Rebecca West* Martha Gellhorn* Moms Gone Wild (The Cut) * Nina McLaughlin Hammer Head* How It Feels To Be Alive by Megan O'Grady* Queen Mab by Emily McBrideIf you love the work we do, please consider becoming a ✨paid subscriber✨ on substack. Paid subscribers get access to everything behind the paywall, like subscriber-only episodes, book reviews and more. Or, support us by following, sharing or reviewing our show here and everywhere else you listen to podcasts you love. Thank you!Visit our Bookshop storefront to find all the books we've mentioned here and in previous episodes. When you shop there, we get a small affiliate fee (thank you!).You can follow the podcast on Instagram (@themotherofitall). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit motherofitall.substack.com/subscribe

Aries season marks the beginning of a new astrological year — a return of instinct, clarity and forward movement.In this episode, I explore the foundations of Aries through its element, modality, ruler and house, and why this season often brings the urge to begin again. We talk about momentum, boundaries, life-force energy, and the essential lesson Aries comes to teach us before anything else can unfold.This is an invitation to trust what's stirring inside you — and take the first honest step forward. WE COVER:+ Aries energy foundations (it's element, ruling planet, symbol, house and more)+ What the modalities are in astrology and the rhythm they create + The significance of Aries being a cardinal fire sign+ The conscious momentum that Aries ignites this season+ Aries redraws boundaries and highlights what we no longer tolerate+ Awakening INSTINCT and inviting us to live, act and respond with less thinking and more gut-reaction+ What feelings such as Restlessness, Impatience, Frustration, Irritability and Anger are revealing this season+ Why it's time to take deliberate, unwavering action toward your heart and visionPlus so much more.EPISODE RESOURCES:Episode: Making Good Soil in the Darkness: Weaving Aries Season & Autumn Energy with Kerryn TrishaDon' forget to Subscribe, Rate & Review my loves!Thanks for listening as always xx

This presentation by Lezlie Laws continues a series of talks reviewing the elements of the Satipatthana Sutta, the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Discourse.  Restlessness and Worry, commonly known as one of the Five Hindrances, has two characteristics: restlessness, a felt sense of scattered, agitated attention, and worry, the story that accompanies the agitation, seeming to justify and make the hindrance stronger and more controlling of attention.  Lezlie offers suggestions for setting this hindrance aside, cultivating a more serene and open-minded flow of consciousness.

Why does everything suddenly feel like ADHD?Difficulty focusing. Procrastination. Emotional overwhelm. Restlessness. Brain fog.Scroll through social media and you'll find endless videos telling you these are signs of ADHD—or trauma, or anxiety. And for many people, those descriptions feel accurate.But here's the problem:These symptoms overlap across multiple conditions.In this episode, we take a step back and examine what's really going on.Because what looks like ADHD may actually be something else entirely:– chronic anxiety– trauma-driven hypervigilance– sleep deprivation– stress overload– or even learned patterns from family and relationshipsWe break down why ADHD, PTSD, and anxiety disorders can look nearly identical on the surface—and why getting the cause right matters more than matching a label.We also address a growing cultural shift:Diagnosis is no longer happening in the clinic—it's happening online.Short-form content has made mental health more accessible, but it has also created a rise in what clinicians call “diagnosis shopping”—searching for the label that feels most validating rather than the one that best explains the symptoms.This episode explores:– Why ADHD should often be diagnosed last, not first– How psychiatric diagnosis is actually a process of exclusion– The difference between symptoms and causes– How anxiety can be learned and transmitted from parent to child—or even between partners– Why some children are labeled instead of the environment being examined– The confusion between “little t” stress and true trauma– How ACE scores are often misunderstood– And why building an identity around a diagnosis can make treatment more difficultWe also take an honest look at modern psychiatry:In a system built on short visits and high demand, treatment often becomes symptom-driven rather than cause-driven. Medication can help—but only when it's targeting the right problem.At its core, this episode is about one idea:Symptoms are easy to recognize. Causes are much harder to identify.And good mental health care depends on understanding the difference.If you've ever wondered whether your diagnosis is actually correct—or if you're treating the right problem—this episode will challenge the way you think about mental health.Key Takeaway:Psychiatric diagnoses are tools for treatment, not identities. The goal isn't to collect labels—it's to understand what's actually driving your symptoms.Psychiatryhousecalls.com

What happens when success no longer feels like success?In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Carolyn Linton shares her journey from a high-performing mortgage lender in the real estate industry to stepping into a life of purpose, clarity, and fulfillment.After spending over 20 years in real estate, working long hours, chasing deadlines, and helping others achieve their dreams, she reached a point where she felt completely disconnected from her own.This episode is not just about real estate.It's about burnout, identity, transformation, and the courage to listen to that quiet voice inside you that says there is more.Introduction & Guest Welcome (0:00)Carolyn's Background & Early Career (0:44)Burnout & Loss of Identity (2:08)Interest in Psychology & Career Detour (3:30)Career Success & The Big Short Era (5:16)Restlessness & The Grit Challenge (5:53)Self-Development & Self-Care Shift (6:43)Results of the Vision Project Practice (9:24)Awakening to a Bigger Purpose (10:20)Identity Shift & New Roles (12:30)Birth of The Vision Project (14:38)Vision Project Framework: Vision, Ground, Grow (15:20)Vision Board & Subconscious Focus (16:56)Inspired Action & Flow State (18:32)Unexpected Support & Synchronicity (20:01)Coaching & The 30-Day Transformation Challenge (22:36)Client Success Stories (24:16)Clarity & Experiential Growth (25:38)Flow State: What It Is & Isn't (27:10)Sustaining Flow & Community Support (31:11)Power of Retreats & Transformation (32:29)Surprises & The Magic of Attraction (34:36)Courage, Faith, and Overcoming Fear (36:08)Shifting from Scarcity to Abundance (38:41)Ireland Retreats & Corporate Applications (39:56)Retreat Details & Integration (42:57)Additional Resources & Newsletter (43:56)Closing & Contact Information (44:17)Inside this episode:• The hidden truth behind real estate burnout • What 80-hour work weeks really cost you • How shifting from “chasing” to “attracting” changes everything • The mindset behind high performance without stress • How to rebuild your life with clarity, purpose, and vision Whether you're a real estate agent, investor, entrepreneur, or someone feeling stuck in your career, this story will resonate with you.This is a conversation about redefining success.Full episodes available at:www.peoplenottitles.comAbout the Podcast:People, Not Titles is hosted by Steve Kaempf and is dedicated to highlighting real stories, real journeys, and real success principles from professionals in real estate and business.Follow & Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplenottitles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv If this story resonated with you, comment below:"Do you feel stuck in your current career?"

The message opens with a call to daily prayer leading into Easter, connecting humble, united prayer with God's promise to bring healing. A story of a man leaving a high-paying but soul-draining job highlights a common struggle: many feel stuck in work that empties them. Ecclesiastes reminds us that work is both a gift and a burden, often marked by stress, dissatisfaction, and the fleeting nature of achievement. Yet there's a better way. When seen as a gift from God, work can carry meaning and even joy. Jesus' call in Gospel of Mark 8 reframes life—deny self, take up the cross, and follow Him—so work shapes character rather than identity. The takeaway: pursue excellence under God, honor rest, and let both hardship and effort form a life centered on Christ instead of endless striving.

Restlessness has a way of disguising itself as normal. Sometimes it looks like scrolling before we even get out of bed. Sometimes it looks like a packed calendar and a “successful” life that still feels hollow. Today we name that ache for what it is: acedia, the ancient spiritual struggle the early church called the noonday demon.We walk through the meaning of acedia as more than laziness. It is resistance to the demands of love, a heart that stops caring about the right things. Drawing from John Cassian and Thomas Aquinas, we explore why acedia can show up as total withdrawal or as hyper-productivity, and why our culture often praises the very pattern that keeps us spiritually numb. We talk about how acedia whispers, “If God loved you, you'd be somewhere else,” then pushes you toward distraction, avoidance, chronic dissatisfaction, and treating prayer, Scripture, generosity, and forgiveness like optional add-ons.Then we get practical. The historic cure is not more noise or a new escape plan. It is presence. It is forcing ourselves back into the “cell” of our real life, noticing the sun rise and set, and choosing gratitude that watches, waits, and remembers. Whether you feel stuck in your calling, checked out in your relationships, or unsure you're making a difference, this is an invitation to show up with your whole self and do what love requires right where God has you.My hope is that this podcast helps grow your faith and equips you to accomplish your dreams and goals!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookFollow me on TikTok

Pastor Erina kicks off a new Lenten series titled "Sabbath as Resistance" by exploring God's vision for rest in Genesis 2:1-3. How might the divine actions of completing, resting, and sanctifying time guide our commitment to rhythms of rest? How might we reclaim the radical nature of Sabbath in this Lenten season?

Being good enough is dangerous—because it doesn't look like a problem. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how comfort can quietly hold you back from greatness. When life feels fine but growth has stopped, stagnation becomes the real threat. This episode explores comfort zones, friction, risk-taking, and why most people miss their potential by avoiding discomfort. Key Takeaways

Jonathan McReynolds’ music has long created a space for reflection, faith, and real-time conversation with God. This weeks conversation goes beyond the songs — touching on faith, vulnerability, growth, and what it really means to walk with God in real time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are inside the field of the upcoming Solar Eclipse and the Saturn-Neptune conjunction, a rare pivotal week.On February 17, 2026, the Solar Eclipse at 28° Aquarius activates the North Node (the dragon's head), symbolizing appetite, growth, and evolutionary pull. In myth, the nodes were imagined as a dragon: the head hungry and grasping, the tail releasing and purging. When the eclipse aligns with the North Node, desire intensifies. Restlessness increases. The future presses forward.In Aquarius, that hunger becomes collective.We grow dissatisfied with outdated systems.We feel the strain of identities that no longer fit.We sense that the status quo cannot sustain what is coming.This eclipse also squares Uranus in Taurus — the Maverick-Awakener grounded in the material world. Vision must root. Innovation must sustain life. Revolution must be embodied.This New Moon Solar Eclipse is a preview of the larger Leo–Aquarius nodal shift later this year. The story of belonging, leadership, community, and collective responsibility is only beginning.And then we widen the lens.Saturn and Neptune are moving toward their conjunction on February 20th at 0° Aries — the very first degree of the zodiac. The last time these two met at this degree was nearly 6,000 years ago, during the dawn of early written language and formal calendar systems. Humanity was naming reality. Establishing shared agreements about time, meaning, and order.We are standing at a similar threshold.Saturn (structure, law, accountability) meets Neptune (vision, dissolution, transcendence). Together, they reset the boundary between what is real and what is imagined.We are renegotiating reality.Collectively, this may show up as institutions dissolving or restructuring, illusions surfacing, and new definitions of identity and authority emerging.Personally, this week may bring:Dissatisfaction without a clear replacementA call to build something meaningfulA quiet recognition that an old agreement has expiredA hunger for the future that must be guided with maturityThis is not a week for impulsive action.It is a week for orientation.Nearly 6,000 years ago, humans were deciding how to name the world.What are we naming now?Something is being written again.And you are not outside that story.Reflection Questions:Where in my life am I being asked to renegotiate what is “real” — based on lived truth rather than habit or fear? (Notice where old assumptions no longer fit, even if nothing external has fully changed yet.)What am I hungry for — and is that hunger aligned with integrity or urgency? (The North Node's appetite needs wise stewardship.)If I were naming my world anew from maturity rather than survival, what would I consciously call forward? (Think language, identity, agreements, roles.)Podcast Poem: Let Them Not Say by Jane HirshfieldSupport the showGo to Sheila's website for information for transformational resources: https://www.ontheedgesofchange.com/home-page This episode was co-created with generative AI, engaged as a soul-aligned ally in service of transformation. At the edge where technology meets myth, I choose insight over noise, and alchemy over automation. Thank you for dreaming the future with me.

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There's a moment when you realize waiting has started to cost you something. The old pattern still works, technically. But something in your chest knows the window is closing.In this first episode of an eight-part series, Nina Hirlaender OFS introduces The Soul's Eight Thresholds of Transformation—a framework drawn from the Celtic Wheel of the Year that maps the inner seasons every seeker moves through. This episode explores Imbolc, the threshold of awakening: that quiet moment when change has already decided to arrive, even though nothing on the surface looks different yet. Nina takes you inside the stone circle at Stonehenge at sunrise, shares the wisdom of Teresa of Avila on humility and self-knowledge, and offers a grounded five-minute practice to help you take a step toward what's trying to begin in you.This is also a personal invitation. After fifteen years of guiding pilgrims through England's sacred landscapes, Nina announces that May 2026 will be the final Celtic Shamanism in England pilgrimage. If you've felt the pull toward this journey, the window is open—for now.What You'll Learn:The subtle signs you're ready to begin something newWhy routines that used to work now feel too smallWhy waiting for perfect clarity or trying to fix everything at once keeps you stuckWhat happens when you step inside Stonehenge at sunriseHow Teresa of Avila's teaching on humility unlocks real momentum toward one clear decision and the relief of finally startingA five-minute truth-check practice to create a clean inner starting pointWhy clarity comes after you start—and how to give yourself permission to begin before you feel readyYour Next Steps:Explore the final Celtic Shamanism in England Pilgrimage — May 23–June 2, 2026 >> https://dancingspirittours.com/journeys/england/Book a 15-min video call with Nina >> https://calendly.com/nina-hirlaender/15minSupport the showRate, Review & Follow If Holy Rebels has helped you practise your spirituality in real life, would you take 30 seconds to leave a quick rating and review? Your review helps new listeners decide to press play. Not sure what to write? Try one sentence:“Holy Rebels helps me ________.” And hit Follow so new episodes show up automatically in your feed. Show Notes: holyrebelspodcast.comConnect: Instagram | Facebook

Manas, the thinking and analytical mind, plays a crucial role in perception, cognition, and decision-making. It processes sensory input and helps interpret both internal and external experiences, such as hunger, pain, or movement. In Yoga, the practice serves as an inquiry into the nature of the mind, consciousness, and human experience. The quality of Manas, likened to a computer screen, depends on how many mental "files" are open, influenced by memory (samskaras) and habits (vasanas). Restlessness arises from fluctuating thoughts (vrittis), creating challenges in stillness. Manas influences perception, cognition and decision-making, guiding actions like setting intentions, focusing, coordinating breath, maintaining mind-body connection, and regulating emotions during yoga practice. It helps you stay present, aware of bodily sensations, and balanced in each pose, ultimately fostering a mindful, intentional practice.To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a SMART, CAPABLE woman who constantly wonders why food is the one area of your life you can't control? If you feel hijacked by cravings or find yourself back at square one after every diet, this episode is your missing piece.We are pulling back the curtain on the #1 mistake that successful women make when trying to overcome overeating and binging: trying to use willpower to outthink an urge. The reason your willpower fails isn't a lack of discipline; it's a neurological mismatch. We dive deep into the crucial distinction between conscious food thoughts and powerful, survival-wired food urges. You'll understand why the food industry has engineered products to appeal to the oldest, most unconscious part of your brain, making the struggle feel impossible. Stop fighting a losing battle. Réshanda reveals the 3-step "Crave to Clear Method" that teaches you how to stop battling yourself and start building internal resilience.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the constant "food noise" isn't a moral failure, but a sign of a hijacked brain.The difference between a simple food thought you can easily drop and an urge that feels like RESTLESSNESS or a compulsive need to act.The 3 Steps to REWIRE your neural pathways for effortless, consistent eating control, without relying on GLP-1s or extreme white-knuckling.How to finally achieve peace and freedom with food, regaining the mental clarity to focus on what truly matters.Tune in if you're ready to trade the exhausting cycle of fighting cravings for the skills and capacity to manage them from the inside out. Resources Mentioned: Get on the waitlist for the Eat With Balanced program at reshandayates.com/foodfreedom Did you enjoy the episode? DM me on instagram and let me know what you thought.

Restlessness comes from living without a clear sense of purpose, direction, or meaning. The Psalms give voice to our internal disorientation and point us toward practices that lead to groundedness and joy. 

As we start a new year, I want to talk about a feeling that almost never gets discussed openly, even though nearly all of us experience it. That moment when you look at your recent work and think, “This is fine… but it feels boring.” Not bad. Not broken. unsurprising. feel it myself. And over time, I have come to believe that this feeling is not a warning sign. It is often a signal that something important is happening. The strange thing about making work is that we experience it twice. First while we are making it, and then later when we look at the result. By the time the photograph exists, we have already lived inside it. We remember the walk, the light, the missed frames, the choices, the doubt. All of that context stays attached to the image for us.b But when someone else sees the photograph, they see none of that. They see the distilled result. One moment, one frame, one decision made visible. What feels familiar and predictable to us can feel clear and intentional to someone else. That familiarity or clarity can seem like it drains surprise, but that does not mean it drains meaning.I think clarity is one of the most misunderstood qualities in creative work. Clarity often feels boring to the person who made it because all the hard decisions are already resolved. There is no tension left for us. We already know how it works. Where things often go wrong is how we respond to that boredom. When the work stops exciting us, it is tempting to fix the wrong problem. We add more contrast. We push the color. We introduce drama not because the image needs it, but because we want to feel something again. Restlessness can look a lot like refinement, but they are not the same thing. Sometimes the best thing you can do when the work feels boring is to step away from it. Give it time. Look at it again later, without the weight of expectation. Ask whether it still holds together, not whether it excites you. If your recent work feels boring but still feels honest, still feels aligned with how you see, pay attention. That is often where the real work is happening. Not in the images that shout the loudest, but in the ones that sit quietly and wait. As we move into 2026, I want to encourage you and myself to resist the urge to constantly chase novelty. To trust that not being impressed by our own work is not the same thing as failing. Sometimes it means we are finally listening closely enough to hear what we keep returning to. And that is rarely boring.

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Feeling Restless in Life Even When Everything Looks Fine Have you ever tried to explain that quiet dissatisfaction you feel, only to be told you should be grateful? You may have a good life, a stable career, and even outward success. However, you still feel unsettled. If you are feeling restless in life, especially when everything looks good on paper, this episode explains why that feeling matters. Feeling restless in life does not mean something is wrong with you. Instead, it often means something important is trying to get your attention.   Why Feeling Restless in Life Is So Common Many people grow up believing that happiness comes from stability, sacrifice, and staying the course. As a result, when restlessness appears, it creates confusion and guilt. You may hear: "You should just be grateful." "Everyone feels this way." "Work isn't supposed to make you happy." However, feeling restless in life is not a lack of gratitude. It is feedback.   Feeling Restless in Life Even Though You Are Successful There is a unique kind of frustration that comes from being restless but successful. You followed the responsible path. You built security. You did what you were supposed to do. And yet, something still feels missing. For example, vacations help for a short time, but the dissatisfaction returns. Therefore, the issue is not exhaustion or burnout alone. It is deeper than that.   Feeling Restless in Life Is Not a Mindset Problem Many people try to fix restlessness with positive thinking. However, this does not work long-term. Feeling restless in life is usually not a mindset issue. Instead, it is an identity misalignment. When your current identity no longer matches who your soul wants you to become, your emotions act as a compass. Restlessness, boredom, and frustration point toward the need for alignment and evolution.   Do You Have to Change Careers When You Feel Restless in Life? Not necessarily. Feeling restless in life does not automatically mean you need to quit your job or start over. Sometimes alignment happens by integrating who you truly are into what you already do. In other words, you do not have to abandon logic, structure, or success to live in alignment. You get to define what alignment looks like for you.   Why Feeling Restless in Life Creates a Lack of Clarity Many people say they lack clarity about what is next. However, clarity does not come from overthinking the future or analyzing the past. Instead, clarity comes from present-day choices. As you make decisions, you receive feedback. As a result, knowing what you do not want becomes just as valuable as knowing what you do want. This process naturally reduces confusion and increases alignment.   Feeling Restless in Life Can Be an Invitation to Evolve Feeling restless in life does not mean you are failing or ungrateful. It often means you are being invited into your next phase of growth. You were not created simply to exist, perform, or endure. You were created to evolve, experience joy, and live in alignment with who you are meant to be.   Two Aligned Paths Forward If You Are Feeling Restless in Life If this episode resonates, there are two aligned ways to explore this work further. You can book a consult with Tina to explore private, root-cause identity work and determine if it aligns with your goals. Or you can explore Catalyst Recalibrated, a long-term embodiment mentorship designed to support identity alignment and integration at your own pace. There is no behind. You are exactly where you are meant to be.   Final Thoughts on Feeling Restless in Life If you are feeling restless in life and wondering whether this is as good as it gets, the answer is no. Restlessness is not the problem. It is the invitation. If this episode supported you, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps others find this conversation.  

MANET'S FINAL YEARS AND THE POSTHUMOUS HONOR OF MORISOT Colleague Sebastian Smee. Following the war, Manet painted a series of intimate portraits of Berthe Morisot, capturing her erotic restlessness and "black" mourning attire. Since they could not marry, Manet seemingly facilitated her marriage to his brother, Eugène, who became a supportive husband and advocate for her art. While Morisot struggled with melancholy, she defied Édouard's advice to stick to the Salon, instead exhibiting in almost all the independent Impressionist shows. After Édouard died a painful death from syphilis, and Berthe later passed away, her colleagues Renoir, Monet, and Degasorganized a posthumous exhibition in her honor. The depth of their respect was revealed in a passionate argument between Degas and the others over how best to hang her work to ensure the public understood her brilliance. NUMBER 7

Do you ever feel restless the moment life slows down? Like your mind and body just won't let you be still? You're not alone — and your restlessness is trying to tell you something.Welcome back to Masks Off! I'm Kim Gross, and today we're diving deep into a feeling so many perfectionists and people pleasers struggle with: restlessness.If you find yourself pacing, fidgeting, overthinking, or immediately reaching for your to-do list the second things get quiet… this episode is for you. Restlessness isn't random — it's a protective strategy, a signal from your nervous system that something deeper is asking to be felt.In this raw and honest conversation, I open up about my own battle with restlessness, including a recent injury that forced me to slow down and face the emotions I'd been avoiding. I explore how childhood conditioning, perfectionism, and fear of feeling all contribute to that uncomfortable inner buzz we're so quick to escape.Most importantly, I walk you through my 5-Step POWER Pathway — a practical, compassionate framework to help you move through restlessness instead of fighting it. You'll learn how to recognize the pattern, take ownership, feel what's underneath, support your inner child, and make grounded choices that honor your true needs.Restlessness is not a flaw. It's a messenger. And when you learn to listen, you reconnect to yourself in the most powerful way.✨ Free to Be: A Pathway to Inner Liberation — my book on breaking patterns and reclaiming your authentic self ✨ Real & Unfiltered Community for young women — a space to heal, connect, and grow together ✨ Online course for perfectionists & people pleasers — dive deeper into the POWER Pathway and inner liberation✨ Subscribe for more conversations on authenticity, healing, and inner liberation

Ruth: From Restlessness to Redemption by Storyline Church

What do you do when life looks “fine on the outside,” yet something still feels off? When you feel flat, restless or like you're quietly aching for more? In this episode, uncover what Scripture says about joy, why so many women feel unsatisfied even when life appears good, and how to return to a steady, soul-anchoring joy in Christ instead of chasing temporary emotional highs. Learn the signs that you might be pursuing happiness instead of cultivating joy, how expectations distort contentment, and the biblical foundation for experiencing joy as a fruit of the Spirit. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: [00:00] Why joy can feel dim or distant even when life looks “good” [01:30] What does Psalm 51:12 show us about losing the joy of salvation? [03:00] How do hidden expectations quietly sabotage our joy? [05:00] The difference between chasing emotional highs and cultivating Christ-centered joy [08:00] Why joy anchors the soul rather than acting as a mood [14:00] What is “destination sickness,” and why does it leave us restless? [19:00] Why achievements and accomplishments can't create lasting joy [23:00] How to re-anchor your joy with Scripture, reflection, and spiritual truth  6-WEEK STUDY ON JOY: If life feels flat or joy has gone missing, come be part of our next 6-week journey inside the Emotional Confidence Club: “Rediscovering Joy + Finding True Happiness.” Let's rediscover God's design for lasting joy! Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to join us. RELATED EPISODES: Ep 330 — How to Manage Big Out-of-Control Emotions Ep 333 — Tired of Going from One Crisis to Another? How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding Ep 337 — Holiday Emotional Challenges: 3 Ways to Prepare Yourself for Tricky Situations + Difficult People Send us a text

Anchor Passage: (Nehemiah 13)After returning to Jerusalem, Nehemiah found that the Israelites had broken every one of their commitments. His response teaches us a lesson in resolve: to lead with restlessness yet be sustained by resting in God. Join us as we discover how this tension points us to Christmas—to the only One who can change our hearts and give us the true rest we need!First Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschurch.org/connectcardCan we pray for you? https://rock.marinerschurch.org/page/692You can find information for all our Mariners congregations, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website https://www.marinerschurch.org/---------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinerschurch • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinerschurch • Twitter: https://twitter.com/marinerschurch • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinerschurch • Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariners.online-------------------------------------------------------------------- Support the ministry and help us reach people worldwide: https://www.marinerschurch.org/give/Like podcasts? Check out more from Mariners Church https://www.marinerschurch.org/podcast-channels/

Tune into this week's episode as Eric is joined by special guest Christine Caine and they discuss the importance of carrying holy restlessness and finding our rest in Jesus' finished work!Chris Caine is a speaker, author, and activist who has been serving the local church globally for over 30 years. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Campaign, which works at the local, domestic, and international level to end modern-day slavery. She also founded Propel Women, an A21 initiative dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose.

PREVIEW — Joseph Sternberg — Keir Starmer's Political Survival Amid Labour's Economic Malaise. Sternberganalyzes the mounting challenges facing UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, noting growing restlessness within his party despite commanding parliamentary supermajorities. The forthcoming budget will prove economically "punishing," featuring substantial tax increases potentially affecting working households—contradicting election pledges. Labour faces sustained unpopularity due to elevated inflation, anemic economic growth, and an immigration crisis. The party's substantial seat majority was secured with an "unusually slim plurality" of actual votes cast, undercutting political legitimacy. 1901 commons

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, explores what happens when the job that once gave you purpose, structure, belonging, and identity (Amazon Affiliate) is suddenly gone. Whether retirement was planned, forced, medical, or accelerated by burnout — the emotional fallout can feel like a quiet identity collapse. Many officers describe the transition not as relief, but as loss. Loss of routine. Loss of brotherhood. Loss of purpose. Loss of who they believed they were. This episode helps make sense of that experience — and offers a path to rebuild identity that isn't dependent on the uniform.

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2025.10.30 at the Insight Retreat Center in Santa Cruz, CA. ******* Online Hybrid via Zoom Insight Retreat with Gil Fronsda &, Andrea Castillo; Online Practice Discussions with Mei Elliott (2025-10-26 00:00:00 -0700) ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24171/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

In this satsang, a student who has been working earnestly with the pointings comes forward to clarify his seeing. Delighted by this focus, Moojibaba takes this opportunity to guide the sangha into the clear recognition and revelation of pure Being. “You come to a place where there is this space that is simply here. Does it need anything? Is there any sense of dissatisfaction here? Restlessness can appear in the great expanse, but that pure awareness itself, is it restless? Is it personal or impersonal? It is this that I refer to as your Self.” Monte Sahaja, Portugal 18 September 2025 ~ More talks like this are available on Sahaja Express: https://mooji.org/sahaja-express

Restlessness and worry can feel like your mind is a browser with too many tabs open. In this episode of Radio Headspace, Dora shares how mindfulness helps calm the spin, uncover what's beneath the busyness, and return to steadiness — one gentle breath at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices