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In this episode Andrea Samadi explores how movement and sleep work together in a "brain operating system" for human performance, focusing on restorative sleep (deep + REM), personal WHOOP data, and the trade-offs created by early-morning exercise. She shares four lessons and a simple experiment to help listeners protect REM and deep sleep while maintaining an active life, emphasizing weekly rhythms, small changes, and tracking patterns rather than chasing perfect numbers. SEASON 16 | BONUS EPISODE 4 RESTORATIVE SLEEP Where Adaptation Happens Why deep sleep restores the body, REM helps integrate experience, and healthy habits must work together. ON BONUS EPISODE 4, YOU'LL LEARN: ✔ What restorative sleep really measures ✔ How deep sleep and REM support different forms of recovery ✔ Why REM percentage and duration tell different stories ✔ What my six-month sleep data revealed ✔ The hidden tradeoff behind my 4:00 AM hiking routine ✔ What happened when I slept just 21 minutes longer ✔ Why healthy habits can sometimes compete ✔ How to protect sleep without giving up movement ✔ 4 Lessons and a simple experiment for discovering your own best rhythm Episode Introduction Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we bridge neuroscience, social and emotional learning, and human performance to create measurable improvements in well-being, achievement, leadership, productivity and results. I'm Andrea Samadi, and throughout Season 16 we have been building what I call the Brain's Operating System for Human Performance—a neuroscience-based framework for understanding how the systems of the brain and body work together to influence how we learn, adapt, connect, lead and ultimately perform. We are currently in Phase 3: Movement, Learning and Cognition. Movement is the foundation of this phase because it affects far more than our muscles. When we move, we activate processes throughout the brain and body. Movement supports neurogenesis—the development of new neurons—particularly in areas involved in learning and memory. It strengthens connections between neurons through synaptic plasticity. We covered neurogenesis on EP 141[i] if you want to revisit that episode, if you are as curious as I am about how to regrow our brain cells. Movement that we are learning in this phase, also influences brain chemicals such as dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine and acetylcholine, which affect motivation, mood, attention and learning. Movement can also strengthen our resilience by helping us manage stress and become more emotionally flexible. It builds sleep pressure, (the longer we stay awake, the more adenosine accumulates that increases our need or “pressure” to rest) which can support deeper, more restorative sleep. And over time, these changes may contribute to greater creativity, insight, endurance and human potential. But movement only creates the stimulus. The benefits don't come from movement alone. They come from the way the brain and body respond to that movement—and that response is called adaptation. Movement changes the brain. Adaptation changes the body. Recovery is what connects the effort we make today with the strength, resilience and capacity we hope to build tomorrow. Without adequate recovery, we can receive the stimulus without fully receiving the benefit. That is why sleep belongs inside the Movement Loop. Sleep is not separate from movement, learning or performance. It is one of the primary places where the brain and body respond to what we have asked them to do. Throughout Season 16, I've been sharing some of my own health and performance data as a living case study—not because everyone should try to reproduce my numbers, but because our individual trends can help us understand how neuroscience shows up in everyday life. I thought that if I was curious about understanding my numbers—and using them to improve my health, well-being and productivity—then other people might benefit from what I've learned along the way. My data has helped me see that movement, recovery and performance cannot be understood in isolation. They work together as a system: Movement creates the stimulus. Recovery creates the conditions for adaptation. Restorative sleep is one of the places where that adaptation unfolds. And this brings us to one of the most important recovery metrics I've learned to follow: Restorative sleep. We often celebrate what happens while we're awake: Our productivity. Our focus. Our learning. Our movement. Our performance. But much of the adaptation supporting those abilities happens while we sleep. Deep sleep supports physical restoration. REM sleep supports emotional processing, memory integration and cognitive flexibility. Together, these stages help convert the demands of one day into greater capacity for the next. This episode began with one honest question about my own routine: THE QUESTION: What am I gaining by waking at 4:00 AM to hike—and what might I be giving up by not sleeping longer? This is not simply an episode about sleeping more. It is about creating a rhythm in which two essential health behaviors—sleep and exercise—support one another instead of competing for the same limited hours. You will see my data exactly as it is. Sleep is one of the weaker links in my current health routine, which makes it a useful place to learn. The goal is not to judge the data. The goal is to let the data ask a better question. Lesson 1: Restorative Sleep Contains Two Stories WHOOP (the wearable device that I use to measure sleep) defines restorative sleep as the combined time spent in deep sleep, also called slow-wave sleep, and REM sleep. Combining the two creates a useful overview, but separating them reveals two different parts of the story. Deep Sleep or Slow-Wave Sleep: Physical Restoration Deep sleep is concentrated more heavily in the earlier part of the night and supports processes associated with physical restoration. It is relevant after hiking, Zone 2 exercise, strength training and other demanding activity because sleep is part of how the body responds to the strain we create. During deep sleep: Tissue repair is supported. Growth hormone release increases. Immune function is supported. Energy is restored. The body adapts to physical strain. REM Sleep: Integration REM stands for rapid eye movement sleep and is known as the “mentally restorative” stage of sleep. This is where most dreams occur, and short-term memories are converted into long-term memories. During REM, the brain is highly active while most voluntary muscles remain temporarily inhibited. I'll never forget the part of our interview with Dr. Jaland Balal[ii], when he explained that this feature is what keeps us safe from moving around too much while we are sleeping, keeping our sleeping partners safe. REM has been associated with: Emotional processing Memory integration Aspects of learning Cognitive flexibility Creative associations Connecting new information with previous experiences Memory is supported across several sleep stages—not by REM alone. REM helps the brain process, connect and integrate. REM periods also tend to become longer as the night progresses. That means shortening the end of the sleep window may disproportionately reduce the opportunity for the longer, more REM-rich cycles that occur toward morning. Deep sleep helps restore the body. REM helps integrate the brain. We need both. That second sentence is personally meaningful because I have logged my dreams for years. A dream is not a diagnosis or a literal solution, and dreams can occur outside REM. But a dream log gives me a qualitative record of recurring emotions, images, relationships, problems and emerging ideas that my mind may still be processing. Since I enjoy learning, interviewing, writing, teaching and connecting ideas across neuroscience and social-emotional learning, REM matters for more than dream recall (which by itself is fascinating and something we will look deeper at in Phase 5 with Integration and Meaning). Lesson 2: My Data Revealed a Duration Gap When I looked at my WHOOP trends, the total restorative-sleep number was only the beginning.   Metric My average   Six-month restorative sleep 2 hr 43 min   Lifetime REM 1 hr 37 min   Last 90 days REM 1 hr 18 min   Last 30 days REM 1 hr 20 min   Recent REM percentage About 20% When I looked at six months of WHOOP data, my average restorative sleep was: 2 hours and 43 minutes per night. That number gave me the total time spent in deep sleep and REM—but it did not tell me how those two stages were distributed. When I separated them, another story emerged. My lifetime REM average was approximately: 1 hour and 37 minutes per night. But over my more recent periods, that changed: Last 90 days: approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes Last 30 days: approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes Recent REM percentage: approximately 20% of my total sleep Twenty percent is within a commonly reported adult range. But compared with my own lifetime average, my recent REM duration was approximately 17–19 minutes lower per night. That distinction matters. My REM percentage may appear healthy while my total REM duration is still lower than my personal historical average. So my real question became: Not “Is my REM normal?” but “What conditions help my brain produce more of its own normal REM?” This is the value of tracking. THE DATA LESSON: A population range provides context. Your baseline provides the story. Your trend gives you a question to test.           Lesson 3: The 4:00 AM Tradeoff I love hiking early. It gives me cardiovascular conditioning, time outside, morning light, mental clarity and consistency. In Arizona, it also helps me finish before extreme heat heats around 8am. But if I go to bed at 8:30 PM and wake at 4:00 AM, I create a maximum sleep opportunity of seven and a half hours. That is time in bed—not necessarily time asleep. It does not include the time required to fall asleep or periods of wakefulness during the night. If I remain in bed until 6:00 AM, I create two additional hours of sleep opportunity. Those two hours would not equal two hours of REM. They would contain a mixture of sleep stages and perhaps brief wakefulness. But because REM episodes generally lengthen later in the night, the added opportunity may protect some of the more REM-rich portion of sleep. If you want to understand sleep cycles, I highly recommend taking Dr. Mathew Walker's Masterclass[iii] The Science of Better Sleep. What the Early 4am Wake Gives Me Early movement and consistency Cardiovascular conditioning Time outdoors and morning light The mental and emotional benefits of hiking What Might it Cost Me Up to two hours of total sleep opportunity (lost) Part of one or more later sleep cycles (lost) Greater opportunity for REM and dream recall (important to me) Time for memory and emotional processing across sleep (important to me) The accurate interpretation is not that I lose two hours of REM. It is that I may give up two hours of sleep opportunity containing some of the night's more REM-rich cycles. That led to my central realization: healthy behaviors (like my early wake to hike) can compete when their timing is not coordinated. MY AHA MOMENT: Am I creating better sleep through movement—or repeatedly borrowing from the final part of sleep to make that movement happen? My wearable cannot prove that early wake times caused the change. Consumer wearables estimate sleep stages; they do not measure them with clinical polysomnography. But the pattern gives me a reasonable hypothesis to test. That is what self-tracking should do: not make us anxious about a number, but help us ask a better question. A Real-Time Clue: What 21 More Minutes Revealed While preparing this episode, my data gave me a real-time example of the tradeoff. On Thursday, August 27, I woke at 4:21 AM instead of 4:00 AM. That night I recorded three hours and two minutes of restorative sleep—the highest total of the week. It included one hour and seven minutes of deep sleep and one hour and 55 minutes of REM. That REM duration was approximately 35 minutes above my recent 30-day average. My graph in the show notes showed a substantial REM period close to the end of the sleep window. Twenty-one additional minutes cannot explain a 35-minute difference, and one night cannot establish cause. Sleep varies from night to night. But the observation supports the hypothesis that a 4:00 AM alarm may sometimes interrupt a REM period already underway. I also remembered my dream and added it to my dream log. That gave me another kind of data: not just how long I slept, but what my mind may have been processing, integrating or connecting. One night is a clue—not proof. Watch the trend. The lesson is not that 4:21 AM is a magical wake time. The lesson is that the final portion of sleep may be more valuable than its length makes it appear. A small extension may sometimes allow the brain to finish a cycle that an earlier alarm (or your natural body's alarm) would interrupt. Lesson 4: Build a Rhythm, Not a Perfect Day The remedy I've concluded is not to stop hiking, (I would be miserable) and it is not to maximize sleep or exercise in isolation (I wouldn't feel productive sleeping in longer). The solution is to create a weekly rhythm in which movement provides the stimulus and sleep protects the opportunity for adaptation. For me, that rhythm can include two kinds of days: 1. Early-Hike Days (twice a week) When a 4:00 AM wake time is necessary, (and possible). I can treat bedtime as part of the training plan. If family responsibilities the night before make a very early bedtime unrealistic, I can recognize that constraint and adapt. But it is important that I get to bed by 8:30pm if I want to wake up 4am.   2. Sleep-Protected Mornings On selected non-hiking days, I can remain asleep until approximately 5:00 or 6:00 AM and move later.  These mornings create more opportunity for later sleep cycles and give me a comparison condition for my experiment. What happens if I stay in bed longer? The goal is not a perfect day. The goal is a sustainable week. The Movement Loop is not: Move → Move More → Keep Pushing. It is: Movement → Recovery → Adaptation → Performance → Greater Capacity. For you, the listener, are you giving yourself enough time to recover? To Adapt? To Increase Performance? That leads to greater capacity? Or, did you notice, like me, that there was a trade off with your schedule? Tips to Implement: Run Your Own Restorative-Sleep Experiment You do not need my wake time, my REM number or a WHOOP device to learn from your own pattern. Use this five-step experiment for two to four weeks. Establish your baseline. Record your usual bedtime, wake time, estimated sleep duration, morning energy and—if available—deep and REM sleep for at least seven nights. The Whoop device rewards users who go to bed, and wake at the same time, calling it sleep consistency. Choose one change. Add 20–60 minutes of sleep opportunity on selected mornings, or move bedtime earlier before early-training days. Avoid changing every variable at once. Stanford Professor, Dr. Andrew Huberman[iv] suggests that if you can find a way to add heat to your sleeping environment in the final 2 hours of your sleep, it can increase your REM sleep. Sleeping just 21 more minutes for me made a notable difference. Protect movement differently. On sleep-protected mornings, move later, shorten the session or choose a lower-intensity option instead of skipping movement entirely. This was the game changer for me.  I opted for a walk on sleep protected days. Track a small set of outcomes. Use total sleep, restorative sleep or dream recall if available, morning clarity, afternoon energy and exercise quality. Optional wearable metrics include recovery, HRV and resting heart rate. This is where you have to notice what you see from this ONE change. It might be obvious like mine—I noticed that extra time led to a dream that I could recall. Review the pattern—not the best night. Compare at least one or two weeks of early mornings with sleep-protected mornings. Look for a repeatable combination that supports both recovery and movement. The patterns will reveal whether the ONE thing you changed made a difference for you. If you do use a wearable, remember that sleep stages are estimates. Use the device to compare patterns under similar conditions, not to diagnose a sleep disorder or chase a perfect stage score. KEY QUESTION: Can I preserve the benefits of movement without repeatedly borrowing the time my brain and body need for recovery? A Bigger Experiment Is Still Underway I have also removed one significant sleep disruptor and am tracking what happens to my REM, sleep stress, HRV, resting heart rate and recovery. I do not want to draw conclusions too early. I want enough data to distinguish a temporary response from a genuine physiological shift, so I will return to that experiment in a future episode. For now, the question is narrower: how can I protect restorative sleep while continuing to live an active life? Review  To review and conclude this week's BONUS EP 4, let's bring the four lessons—and the data—together. Lesson 1: Restorative Sleep Contains Two Stories Restorative sleep combines two important stages: Deep sleep and REM sleep. Deep sleep supports physical restoration and adaptation. REM supports emotional processing, memory integration, cognitive flexibility and creative association. We need both. Every morning, I look at my restorative-sleep total and hope it is closer to three hours than two. But this episode taught me not to stop at that combined number. The total gives me the overview. Deep sleep and REM tell me how that restoration was distributed. And REM is personally meaningful to me for another reason: I have recorded my dreams for years. Dream recall does not provide a literal interpretation of everything happening in my life. But it gives me a qualitative record of the emotions, experiences, problems and ideas my mind may still be processing. So Lesson 1 is: Restorative sleep is not one number. It contains the story of how the body restores—and how the brain integrates. Lesson 2: My Data Revealed a Duration Gap Over the past six months, my average restorative sleep has been two hours and 43 minutes. My recent REM has represented approximately 20% of my total sleep—a percentage that may appear reasonable. But when I looked at duration rather than percentage, I discovered that my recent REM was approximately 17–19 minutes below my lifetime average. REM percentage and REM duration answer different questions. Percentage tells me how my sleep was distributed. Duration tells me how much actual time my brain spent in that stage. That distinction matters because someone can have a reasonable REM percentage but still receive less total REM when the overall sleep window is shortened. So Lesson 2 is: A percentage can look healthy while duration still reveals a gap. This is why personal baselines are so valuable. Our trends help us identify the question we need to investigate. Lesson 3: The 4:00 AM Wake Time Creates a Tradeoff My data led me to examine my 4:00 AM wake time. Waking at 4:00 does not mean I am losing two hours of REM. It means I may be giving up two hours of total sleep opportunity—time that could contain approximately one to one-and-a-half later, more REM-rich sleep cycles. Then, while I was preparing this episode, I received an early clue. When I slept just 21 minutes longer—waking at 4:21 instead of 4:00—my restorative sleep reached three hours and two minutes. That included one hour and seven minutes of deep sleep and one hour and 55 minutes of REM—approximately 35 minutes more REM than my recent 30-day average. I also remembered my dream and added it to my dream log. Twenty-one additional minutes cannot explain the entire 35-minute difference, and one night does not prove causation. But the graph showed a substantial REM period close to the end of my sleep window. That gave me a clue worth investigating: My 4:00 AM wake time may sometimes interrupt a REM period that is already underway. So Lesson 3 is: The final portion of sleep may be more valuable than its length makes it appear. This does not mean that 4:21 is a magical wake time. It means that a small extension may sometimes allow the brain to finish a cycle that an earlier wake time would interrupt. Dr. Huberman, and Dr. Holmes offered tips to stay in bed longer, to capture REM rich sleep time. Lesson 4: Build a Rhythm, Not a Perfect Day My early-morning hikes provide cardiovascular conditioning, time outside, morning light, mental clarity and emotional regulation. They support my health. They also make me happy. The remedy is not to stop exercising and become miserable. The remedy is to protect sleep as well as I realistically can and arrange movement around a more complete sleep window. That might mean saving selected mornings for longer sleep. It might mean moving later on non-hiking days. It might mean moving bedtime earlier when possible. And it might mean shortening a workout when sleep has been limited. The goal is not to maximize sleep or exercise in isolation. It is to create a sustainable weekly rhythm in which both can happen. So Lesson 4 is: The best routine is not the one that produces a perfect number. It is the one that allows the whole system to work. Now let me ask you: Do you know how much restorative sleep you receive? Do you look beyond the total and examine both deep sleep and REM? Are you tracking percentages—or actual duration? Does your schedule give you enough sleep opportunity? And could one healthy behavior in your life be unintentionally competing with another? My restorative-sleep average gave me the overview. My REM duration revealed the tension. My 4:00 AM wake time created the hypothesis. My additional 21 minutes gave me an early clue. My next step is to test a better rhythm. That is what measurement is supposed to do. Not judge us. Not pressure us to produce a perfect number. Guide us toward a better decision. I hope this deeper look at restorative sleep encourages you to identify one small experiment of your own—not to chase a perfect number, but to discover the rhythm that helps you learn, adapt and perform at your best.   We'll see you next time as we return to Dr. John Medina's work—not to repeat what we have already learned about attention, but to answer the next question in the Movement Loop: once movement activates the brain, how does attention determine what becomes learning? From there, we'll revisit Jason Wittrock's work through a new lens: how metabolic health, nutrition and energy availability help the brain and body sustain movement, recovery and performance. Resources and Episode Pathway Phase 1: Regulation & Safety The Foundation Core Question: Is the nervous system safe enough to learn? Everything begins with regulation. Before we can focus, learn, lead, or perform, the brain first asks one fundamental question: Am I safe? Throughout Phase 1, our guests showed us that regulation isn't simply about reducing stress—it's about creating the biological conditions that allow the brain to learn, adapt, and thrive. Together we explored: Baland Jalal – how sleep, curiosity, imagination, and creativity prepare the brain for learning. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/hypnagogic-genius-capture-your-best-ideas-at-the-edge-of-sleep/   Dr. Bruce Perry – why regulation, rhythm, and relationships form the foundation of every healthy nervous system.  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/safety-first-why-a-regulated-brain-is-the-key-to-learning/   Dr. Sui Wong – how lifestyle medicine and autonomic balance build lifelong brain resilience. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/your-eyes-the-brain-s-early-warning-system/   Rohan Dixit – how heart rate variability gives us real-time feedback on our ability to regulate stress. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/breathe-to-reset-how-hrv-tech-reveals-hidden-stress/   Dr. Kristen Holmes – how recovery metrics reveal our physiological readiness to perform. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/kristen-holmes-from-whoopcom-on-unlocking-a-better-you-measuring-sleep-recovery-and-strain/   Dr. Antonio Zadra – how sleep and dreaming consolidate memories, regulate emotions, and generate insight. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/when-brains-dream-how-sleep-integrates-emotion-insight-and-creativity/ Together these conversations taught us that sleep and stress regulation aren't optional—they're the operating system that allows every higher brain function to work. Phase 2: Motivation & Neurochemistry The Direction Core Question: What moves us into action? Once the brain feels safe, it becomes ready to pursue goals. In Phase 2, we explored the internal chemistry that transforms intention into action. Our experts helped us understand that sustainable motivation isn't about willpower—it's about aligning our beliefs, thoughts, attention, energy, and movement. Together we discovered: Bob Proctor — our beliefs determine the direction of our lives. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/belief-first-the-neuroscience-of-motivation/   Dr. Carolyn Leaf — our thinking literally changes our brain chemistry. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/thoughts-as-biology-how-your-mind-shapes-neurochemistry/   Dr. John Medina — attention determines what the brain encodes and remembers. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/theory-of-mind-the-missing-link-between-attention-reward-and-motivation   Dr. Anna Lembke- Dopamine, Motivation and Why the Brain Repeats Behavior https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/dopamine-nation-the-pleasure%e2%80%93pain-balance-that-drives-motivation/   Dr. Friederike Fabritius — managing our energy allows high performance to become sustainable. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/fun-fear-focus-closing-the-motivation-loop/   Dr. Chuck Hillman & Paul Zientarski — movement activates the brain, preparing it to learn. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/move-to-learn-how-movement-activates-the-brain-and-fuels-motivation/   By the end of Phase 2, we introduced what became The Motivation Loop, showing how beliefs influence thoughts, thoughts influence actions, actions create results, and results reinforce future beliefs. Phase 3: Movement, Learning & Human Performance The Transformation Core Question: How does movement change the brain—and how does recovery transform that change into performance? Now we're taking the next step. Phase 3 builds on everything we've learned so far. If Phase 1 created a regulated nervous system... If Phase 2 created motivation and direction... Phase 3 explains how the brain and body actually become stronger. Together we've explored this process through conversations with: Dr. Chuck Hillman & Paul Zientarski — why movement activates the brain before learning. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/movement-first-how-a-20%e2%80%91minute-walk-lights-up-the-brain/   Dr. John Ratey — how exercise builds a healthier, younger brain. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/movement-matters-how-every-move-rewires-the-brain/   Dr. Kristen Holmes — why recovery determines adaptation and readiness. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/movement-isnt-enough-how-recovery-drives-real-adaptation   Dr. John Medina — how attention transforms movement into lasting learning. Jason Whitrock — how metabolism and cellular energy fuel long-term performance. WHERE WE ARE GOING NEXT Phase 4 — Connection, Emotion & Social Intelligence The Human System Core Question: How do we thrive with other people? The brain didn't evolve in isolation—it evolved through relationships. In Phase 4, we'll explore emotional intelligence, empathy, communication, trust, leadership, and psychological safety to understand how our relationships shape learning, well-being, and performance. Phase 5 — Integration & Human Performance The Complete System Core Question: How do all the systems work together? In our final phase, we'll bring everything together—regulation, motivation, movement, emotion, relationships, learning, and recovery—into one integrated framework. We'll discover how these systems work together to create measurable improvements in our well-being, achievement, leadership, productivity, and results. Selected Sleep References “What Is Restorative Sleep?” https://www.whoop.com/us/en/thelocker/what-is-restorative-sleep/ Patel AK, Reddy V, Shumway KR, Araujo JF. “Physiology, Sleep Stages.” StatPearls/NCBI Bookshelf. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526132/ Goldstein AN, Walker MP. “The Role of Sleep in Emotional Brain Function.” Annual Review of Clinical Psychology. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4286245/ Paller KA, Creery JD, Schechtman E. “Memory and Sleep: How Sleep Cognition Can Change the Waking Mind for the Better.” Annual Review of Psychology. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7983127/   REFERENCES:   [i]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 141 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-on-neurogenesis-what-hurts-or-helps-your-brain-cells/   [ii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 384 Review of our Interview with Dr. Baland Jalal  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/hypnagogic-genius-capture-your-best-ideas-at-the-edge-of-sleep/   [iii] www.masterclass.com Mathew Walker The Science of a Better Sleep   [iv] https://www.instagram.com/p/DbO7dKLO-c8/?hl=en Dr. Andrew Huberman on ways to increase REM sleep.  

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Ceramic coating is underrated, but the conversation around it is messy.Marshall and Nick break down why ceramic coating gets labeled overrated when the real issue is confusion between restorative work, protective products, and maintenance. They also dig into how marketing hype, bad education, and social media chatter have shaped the industry conversation. If you sell coatings, this one is a reminder that the product may not be the problem - the way it's explained usually is.Key topicsIn this episode, Marshall argues ceramic coatings are not overrated and have been valuable since the early days of the industry, especially compared with waxes and sealants.Nick makes the case that coatings are actually underrated for the average customer, because many drivers still need better long-term paint protection.The hosts separate three different services that often get confused:They push back on the idea that paint correction is part of the ceramic coating discussion, saying the original post was about protection, not restoration.A major theme is consumer confusion, driven by vague marketing, bad sales conversations, and people repeating talking points without understanding the product.They discuss how companies have exaggerated claims in the past, including lifetime promises and misleading durability labels, and how that hurt trust in coatings.Nick points out that some professionals keep selling failing products or align with questionable companies because the pricing is attractive, which keeps bad behavior alive.The conversation shifts to how AI has made customers more confident and more difficult to educate, especially when they come in with shaky or incorrect information.They compare coatings with older protection products, saying coatings are light years ahead of waxes and sealants in durability and real-world performance.The hosts close by tying the broader lesson to social media and shop education: if you want customers to value coatings, you have to explain them clearly and honestly.Timestamps(00:00) Facebook debate: is ceramic coating overrated?(00:47) Marshall's early belief in coatings and industry value(01:53) Nick says coatings are underrated for most drivers(03:46) Why "overrated" is really a marketing and expectation problem(04:06) Paint correction is not the same conversation(07:27) Restorative, protective, and maintenance services are different(11:29) Naked paint and why coatings bond the way they do(13:21) Marketing claims, snake oil, and industry blame(16:53) Why professionals have to vet coating companies(18:32) Detailers, car wash marketing, and who shaped the category(20:23) Water spotting and the honest customer conversation(23:13) AI-driven customers and the rise of know-it-all calls(25:11) When coating failures become a shop problem(27:36) Comparing wax, sealant, and ceramic coating durability(30:31) Why people in a small time window underestimate coatings(33:31) Stacking products and matching the service to the customer(35:43) Lifetime claims, graphene hype, and market correction(37:49) Why two-step corrections and five-year coatings don't fit everyone(39:39) Real experience changes how you view coating value(40:23) Car show talk: Juice as the easy finishing spray(43:26) Lubrication, towel choice, and safe wipe-downs(47:52) Whatever happened to the hooptie?(50:32) Common shop holes: scratches, missed pads, and poor prep(52:10) How pads get ruined by heat, debris, and too much product(57:42) Inventory mistakes and not having enough product on hand(58:43) The biggest hole of all: social media posts

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I'm back!It's been a month since a new Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness podcast episode has landed in your ears and while I was hesitant to take a break, I have to admit that it was exactly what I needed.I have a very regimented way of thinking. I adore my routines, I stick with what works and I rarely veer off of my chosen path, even when it looks like it's better than my current one. And yes, routine is good, but sometimes, so is novelty. It might not seem like a big deal, but taking a break from the weekly routines of planning, recording and sharing the podcast gave me more space that I thought it with and I enjoyed filling it with things that matter to me: more reading, more writing, more restorative practice and more time to think.New ideas can only appear when you have the bandwidth to receive them and the whitespace to contemplate them. This break gave me both. So, you might see some new things here on the podcast, like more regular conversations with people that inspire me or guided restorative reading and writing sessions like the one I'm sharing with you today.On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm guiding you through a gentle restorative reading and writing session for when life feels small. You know, when you find yourself doing the same things in the same way day in and day out and rather than comforting you, it feels like your missing something. It's for when you find yourself saying NO to all sorts of things in your life when saying YES might be what you need to for what's next to find you. Here's a quick overview of how the guided sessions work:* First, we begin with a bit of grounding and a few breaths to settle us.* Then, I share a powerful short reading to orient our focus and launch our reflective writing. * Following the reading, I guide you through three journaling invitations that build on each other and shift the energy on the page and in your body.* Finally, we end with a short, yet powerful, affirmation to carry throughout your day and beyond. We've move from examining the NO's we've been saying to ourselves to contemplating the stories we've been telling ourselves to considering the YES's we might allow ourselves. It's a powerful practice on the page!Grab your notebook, your favorite writing utensil and let's write together!Books:Here are the books and writing prompts mentioned in this episode. You'll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!THE SUMMER OF YES by Courtney Walsh (Amazon / Bookshop)HEART TALK by Cleo Wade (Amazon / Bookshop)Writing Prompts:First:* Notice the places where you've been saying NO in your life intentionally or automatically. These might be tiny daily choices and routines or much larger dreams you've set aside.Second:* Reflect on your list and identify one or more stories you're telling yourself that have led you to saying NO in these areas. Are these stories actually true? Whose voice does this story sound like? Is it your own or someone else's?Third:* Choose one NO and rewrite it into a YES. What would this YES feel like in your body? What's one tiny action that would make this YES real this week?Affirmation:Today, I choose one small YES that helps me choose a bigger life.Here's the audio I used in the episode: Nature Healing SocietyOnce you've listened, I'd love to know what you think of this episode. Leave your thoughts in the comments!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:

In this episode, Andrew Soren of Eudaimonic by Design sits down with personality psychologist Brian Little for a conversation that moves from a mishelved library book to a hockey metaphor for performance reviews, and lands, more than once, on the difference between well-being and well-doing.Brian's research looks past personality traits and into the personal projects that actually organize a life: the things we're trying to sustain, repair, protect, or build, whether that's taking out the garbage or trying to shift an entire field of thought. What makes a project worth studying, in his framework, is that it's personally salient. It reveals what someone actually cares about, not just how they compare to everyone else on a trait scale.Andrew and Brian dig into why meaningful work can be harder to sustain than it looks: a project can matter enormously and still become unmanageable, especially when the surrounding environment isn't built to support it. Brian also introduces free traits and restorative niches. He closes with a definition of flourishing that reframes the whole conversation: not a feeling, but the sustainable pursuit of the core projects in our lives.Key TakeawaysPersonality can be understood at three levels (how we're like all people, like some people, and like no one else) and traits really only describe the middle level.Personal projects reveal what someone is actually working on beneath their visible role or behaviour.A project can be highly meaningful and still contribute to burnout if it isn't manageable. Meaning and manageability are separate dimensions, and both matter.Standard performance conversations tend to reward "goals" and miss "assists," the support, trust-building, and behind-the-scenes work that make outcomes possible.Free traits explain why people act out of character for people or projects they care about, and why that performance carries a real cost.Restorative niches, the ways people recover after stretching beyond their natural tendencies, aren't one-size-fits-all.Asking about someone's personal projects can surface deeply private material, so leaders need trust and restraint, not a checklist.Why This Episode MattersMost conversations about meaningful work stay at the level of purpose, motivation, or engagement. Brian Little's research goes a layer deeper, into the ongoing, often invisible projects that structure someone's day. The colleague who seems checked out in a meeting might be trying to get a diagnosis for a sick kid. The manager who's uncharacteristically sharp might be holding together a role that's stopped being sustainable. For leaders, coaches, and anyone thinking seriously about meaningful work, this episode makes the case for paying attention to the project behind the performance, and building workplaces that make caring about that project actually possible.About Our GuestBrian R. Little is a personality psychologist whose research has helped shape the study of personality, motivation, personal projects, and human flourishing. He earned his Ph.D. in psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and has taught or lectured at Cambridge, Oxford, Carleton, McGill, and Harvard. He's best known for developing Personal Projects Analysis, a framework for understanding the personally meaningful pursuits that structure a life, along with his related work on free traits and restorative niches. He is the author of Me, Myself, and Us: The Science of Personality and the Art of Well-Being.Mentioned in This EpisodePersonal Projects Analysis, Brian Little's framework for studying personally meaningful pursuitsMe, Myself, and Us by Brian R. LittleWalter Mischel's Personality and Assessment and the person-situation debateGordon Allport, one of the founders of personality psychologyKen Sheldon's research on goals, striving, and well-beingAlbert Bandura's work on self-efficacyAdam Grant's work on giving and contributionResearch on "mattering," including work associated with Isaac PrilleltenskyFree traits and restorative niches, Brian Little's own concepts

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Welcome to Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health! The Go-To Holistic Health Podcast for Christian Women Seeking to Boost Their Energy and Overall Well-Being! Blubrry Nominated as a Favorite Woman Podcaster! Ranked in the Best 15 Christian Health Podcasts! Have you been waking up at 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning wondering why you can't stay asleep? If you're navigating perimenopause or menopause, you're not alone. Sleep disruption is one of the most common symptoms women experience during midlife, yet many don't understand the hormonal and biological changes contributing to restless nights. In this episode of Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health, Dr. Rekishia McMillan opens God's Medicine Cabinet to explore why women experience sleep disturbances during menopause and how God's design for the body reveals practical solutions for restoring deep, restorative sleep. You'll discover how your circadian rhythm—your body's internal 24-hour clock—works together with hormones like estrogen, progesterone, melatonin, and cortisol to regulate sleep, energy, and overall wellness. Dr. McMillan also explains why modern habits, including excessive evening light exposure and chronic stress, can disrupt these natural rhythms and offers practical, faith-centered strategies to help you partner with your body instead of fighting against it. You'll also learn about one of God's beautiful botanicals—lavender—and how creating peaceful evening routines can help prepare your mind and body for restorative sleep. If you've been searching for natural ways to improve your sleep, calm your mind, balance your hormones, and wake feeling refreshed, this episode provides science-backed, biblical encouragement you can begin applying tonight. In this episode you'll learn: Why sleep becomes more difficult during perimenopause and menopause How your circadian rhythm regulates sleep, hormones, and energy The role of estrogen, progesterone, melatonin, and cortisol in restorative sleep Why nighttime awakenings and racing thoughts are common during menopause How evening light exposure can disrupt your body's internal clock Simple lifestyle habits that support better sleep and hormonal balance How lavender and calming bedtime routines can help create an environment for restful sleep A simple 7-Night Sleep Challenge to begin restoring your body's natural rhythm Join Dr. Rekishia for the launch of her brand-new summer live podcast series God's Medicine Cabinet™ and The Women's Hormone Workshop: Sign up on Eventbrite Start Your 5-Minute Wellness Check. No pressure—just a simple way to gain clarity about what your body may be communicating Wellness-check.us  "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."  Matthew 11:28–29:   Love, Health & Blessings,   Dr. Rekishia L. McMillan Integrative Medicine Provider | Wellness Educator | Certified Social Worker   Listen to Related Episodes: 274 | How Stress Dysregulates Women's Hormones, Faith Based Tapping Restores Your Energy 197 | Hormonal Imbalance in Women and Lack of Sleep, Embracing Powerful Sleep with Shawna Robins 124 | Is Lack of Sleep Preventing Weight Loss? 3 Ways Sleep Affects Metabolic Health & What You Can Do to Improve It     Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced resources is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding your personal health concerns before making changes to your healthcare plan.

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Carmen talks about how Paul encouraged fellow believers to apply the mind of Christ, as we see specifically in Philippians and how to react to the work of Kathryn Krick, a self-proclaimed "apostle." Writer and anti-human trafficking activist Christine Caine, author of "The Faith to Flourish," shares why God's pruning is painful at times, but always transformative as well. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Send us Fan MailWe talk with John Hollway about treating wrongful convictions as system errors and building a criminal justice process that aims for accuracy instead of blame. We dig into the repeat patterns behind exonerations and the practical fixes that reduce false confessions, bad forensics, and overconfident verdicts. • Defining “error” as convicting the wrong person and missing the right person • Why single-source eyewitness identification without corroboration is a major red flag • How false confessions happen and why interview framing changes outcomes • The limits of DNA evidence and the challenge of courts judging evolving science • Using root cause analysis and continuous improvement like other high-stakes systems • Confirmation bias in investigations and why intellectual humility matters • Burnout and underfunding across police, prosecutors, and public defenders • Why certainty of punishment deters more than severity • Restorative justice for low-level harm and what communities can learn from it • Homelessness, public order, and why “prison” becomes the default toolFollow John Hollway at ...https://www.johnhollway.com/If you enjoy this podcast, especially if you're reviewing an Apple podcast, give it five stars. Give a one reason why this episode is great. If it's one to four stars, how can this episode improve? Give at least one specific thing it needs to improve. Support the showFollow your host atYouTube and Rumble for video contenthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70aghttps://rumble.com/c/c-4236474Facebook to receive updateshttps://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/Some free goodiesFree website to help you and me https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463New Paperhttps://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4glPodMatchhttps://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Diligent Labor, Restorative Rest: Christ Our Daily Sabbath (Matthew 12:1-8) "Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place." 2 Corinthians 2:14 The foundation of a triumphant kingdom life is a 2-fold: diligent labor paired with restorative rest. You cannot have supernatural triumph without maintaining God's structural balance for your soul and body. #ApostleCathyCoppola #SabbathRest #2Corinthians214 #Matthew12 # #MercyNotSacrifice #KingdomAuthority #HouseOfGlory #MightyWindTV #OvercomingBurnout #SecretPlace #ApostolicTeaching #NewCovenantRest #TriumphantLiving

Diligent Labor, Restorative Rest: Christ Our Daily Sabbath (Matthew 12:1-8) "Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place." 2 Corinthians 2:14 The foundation of a triumphant kingdom life is a 2-fold: diligent labor paired with restorative rest. You cannot have supernatural triumph without maintaining God's structural balance for your soul and body. #ApostleCathyCoppola #SabbathRest #2Corinthians214 #Matthew12 # #MercyNotSacrifice #KingdomAuthority #HouseOfGlory #MightyWindTV #OvercomingBurnout #SecretPlace #ApostolicTeaching #NewCovenantRest #TriumphantLiving

On this week's episode of Without A Country, Corinne dives into the growing movement to ban New York City's horse-drawn carriages following the tragic death of 18-year-old tourist Romanch, shares her firsthand experience at City Hall, and breaks down why this fight may finally be reaching a turning point. Plus: the debate over restorative reproductive medicine and IVF, New York becoming the first state to pause new AI data centers, ICE's latest slaughters and deportation narratives, press freedom and the subpoenaing of New York Times reporters, the latest on white nationalists Patriot Front, posthumous seggsual allegations surrounding the late Senator Lindsey Graham, an update on Nolan Wells, the parasite going around the US, and AI companions for children. NYC CONSTITUENTS - SUBMIT WRITTEN TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF ROMANCH'S LAW (DEADLINE: Friday 7/17 10am ET) https://council.nyc.gov/testify/(Hearing = July 15 10am Health Committee, Subject = Romanch's Law Intro 943)TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Livestream waiting room03:08 Show intro & what's coming up this week05:44 NYC horse carriage ban hearing & why Corinne spent the day at City Hall12:47 The tragic death of Romanch and the push for Romanch's Law18:19 Inside the heated City Hall hearing and the politics of the carriage industry30:58 Corinne's prepared testimony in support of the ban34:19 Enemy of the State: Your wellness friend with a “miracle cure”37:16 Restorative reproductive medicine vs. IVF—science, politics & fertility treatments56:27 Final thoughts on wellness trends and medical misinformation57:46 Waco Mailbag: New York becomes the first state to pause new AI data centers01:00:20 Data centers, nuclear power & environmental fears01:02:21 Are data centers harming bee populations?01:06:35 Second Waco Mailbag: Female candidates, sexism & political double standards01:21:32 Main stories begin01:23:22 ICE agents allegedly kill a legal resident after mistaken identity01:45:27 Viral misinformation, fact-checking & why you can't trust everything online01:52:00 Trump administration subpoenas New York Times reporters02:00:06 Deep dive: The white nationalist group Patriot Front and its public image02:11:25 Nolan Wells case update, AI-generated misinformation & the search for answers02:15:43 The viral allegations involving Senator Lindsey Graham and Jesse James Rose02:27:39 The dangerous parasite 02:39:07 Children, technology & creating healthier developmental environments02:46:26 The male loneliness epidemic and the unintended consequences of modern life02:57:00 Final thoughts, wrap-up & outroSUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON:https://patreon.com/WithoutACountry?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkFOLLOW WITHOUT A COUNTRY ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/withoutacountrypodcast/FOLLOW CORINNE ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/philanthropygalFOLLOW MIKE ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/themharrington/FOLLOW ALONG:ENEMY OF THE STATE: Your "wellness" friend who has special fruit wash https://www.thefp.com/p/restorative-reproductive-medicine-fertility-motherhood?utm_campaign=260347&utm_source=cross-post&r=3l2hy&utm_medium=emailWACO MailbagFrom WACO Georgehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/07/14/new-york-becomes-first-state-impose-data-center-moratorium/From WACO DiFiGraham Platner Double Standardhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/10/us/politics/platner-democrats-women-double-standard.htmlMAIN STORIESICE MURDERShttps://prospect.org/2026/07/15/ice-murders-continue/(counterpoint from June 29 - https://www.foxnews.com/us/ice-arrests-15-illegal-immigrants-convictions-including-homicide-rape-child-sex-crimes-weekend)WHITE NATIONALISTShttps://www.npr.org/2026/07/11/nx-s1-5888571/patriot-front-washington-dcGUUUURLNYT Journalists Subpoenaedhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/business/media/new-york-times-trump-subpoenas.htmlLindsey Graham Is Dead And Gayhttps://www.advocate.com/politics/jesse-james-rose-lindsey-grahamNolan Wells Update https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2026/07/15/nolan-wells-family-meets-da-but-gets-no-new-answers-in-horn-island-ms-death/90927649007/Cyclospora, a parasitehttps://www.usnews.com/news/u-s-news-decision-points/articles/2026-07-13/the-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-is-spreading-faster-than-the-cdc-can-trackAI companions for kidshttps://www.npr.org/sections/planet-money/2026/07/14/g-s1-133066/the-trojan-teddy-bear-the-promise-and-peril-of-childhood-in-the-age-of-aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Full shownotes, transcript, and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/314                             Resetting the Rules of Indulgence We often think of food choices as an all-or-nothing equation: healthy eating requires effort and discipline, while treats feel like guilty pleasures or even cheating. But what if treating yourself could actually support your health goals? Today we're talking with food anthropologist Kevin Ryan about restorative treats and the rise of functional foods that go beyond indulgence. We'll explore how new rituals can help us reset habits, rethink the way we define treats, and discover that feeling good may not come from permission to indulge – it may come from giving ourselves the fuel to feel better.

~ scroll to bottom to play ~   r e s t o r e ~ A Guided Restorative Meditation with Progressive Muscle Relaxation 'ask dorothy' The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 163 ~   In this episode of 'ask dorothy' Restorative meditations are designed to shift your nervous system into a parasympathetic state, actively unwinding stress and tension.  These practices focus on deep, conscious breathing, mental release, and body awareness. Instead of requiring active focus or concentration, restorative meditation involves lying down completely supported, scanning your body for tension, and 'letting go of effort' to achieve deep physical and mental renewal. This style is highly beneficial for individuals dealing with chronic stress, anxiety, or burnout. It is also widely used as a sleep aid or an afternoon reset, making it ideal for those who struggle with traditional, active meditation techniques.

You'll want a couple of yoga blocks, a blanket, and a yoga belt/strap for this one.  We'll open with some shoulder stretches, move through a gentle flow, and then focus on restoratives. Key yoga practices include: neck stretches and massage, low lunges, sun salutations, and gentle back bends, including restorative locus, restorative bridge, and restorative wheel. + + + Thanks for listening...here's how to learn more. If you're near Santa Rosa, CA come on over to 1617 Terrace Way. Beginners are welcome in every class...and experienced flow junkies will feel right at home, too! Got questions? Want to chat about yoga? Email us! info@threedogyoga.com Want more? Join our live-stream classes held in real time on Zoom.  Drop-in passes and memberships are available for every body. Please visit www.threedogyoga.com to learn more.

On today's podcast, we discuss how infrequent big-ticket brands can stay part of the conversation and maintain relevance between purchases, what separates a partnership that's simply marketing from one that truly strengthens a brand, and what it means for brands to earn a place in consumers' initial consideration set as more people discover brands through AI instead of traditional search.   Tune in to hear a discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Analyst Rachel Wolff, and Saatva CMO Joe McCambley.     Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-how-saatva-went-affordable-luxury-mattress-restorative-sleep-brand © 2026 EMARKETER  

The topic of ‘hell' is in need of being questioned.  Is ‘hell' as traditionally taught even real?  What if the word hell is actuallyNOT in the Bible at all but rather a mistranslation of other Greek and Hebrew words?  What did the early churchFather's believe and teach on the topic?  This 10 part series will dive into the topic and hopefully offer some much needed ‘hope-filled' perspectives.  Enjoy!! Watch Today's Episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/bJY_PPz3zLo Podcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-growing-in-graceWeekly Blog: https://mikezenker.blog/  Donate today and help keep this going: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XHQ9UTBPTKDPW  All Recordings on YOUTUBE: SGIG Playlist:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKfv-9uArQHIzcebDIyS8F3nj2MF_FV-H Guest Info And LinksRichard Murray: https://thegoodnessofgod.com/Bill Thrasher: https://www.facebook.com/groups/444411502587439 Fred Young: https://eschurch.com/ Randy Elstrott: https://www.randyelstrott.com/ Mike Zenker: www.hopefellowshipycc.comYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelZenker

What can a few days on Richard Branson's private island teach you about being a better father, husband, and man? In this episode, Jon sits down with Adam Holt and Derek Notman, the founders of Rebl Dads. Rebl is a community a lot like Front Row Dads, built to serve high-performing entrepreneurial men who want to be great dads. We love showcasing other groups that are doing real work for fathers, and these two are the real deal. Adam and Derek share the wild story of how a bucket-list trip to Necker Island turned into a brotherhood, a mission, and a book co-authored by Richard Branson himself. Along the way, they get into what Branson is actually like behind the scenes (humble, present, makes his own coffee), the one question he asked that changed the entire direction of their work, and the deeper conversation about self-love that every ambitious dad needs to hear. This one goes from entertaining to vulnerable fast. If you've ever struggled to slow down, forgive yourself, or believe you're doing enough as a father, this conversation will land. What you'll hear in this episode: → How Adam and Derek met and built a friendship through a shared project → The Necker Island story and how Derek signed a massive contract before he had the money or the men → What Richard Branson is really like when no one's performing → The bike crash, the chess game, the coffee, and the lessons hiding inside each one → The one question Branson asked that launched the book → How they interviewed 103 dads in 7 months to write it → The "AM I" framework: do your actions and mindset align with your intentions? → Jon's honest admission about not fully loving himself, and what it means for fatherhood → Restorative vs punitive energy and the idea of giving someone "safe passage" in your mind   Learn more about Adam, Derek, and the Rebl Dads community: rebldads.com   More From Front Row Dads:

The Game-Changer I Wish I Had Found Sooner: Restorative PracticesIn this episode of Counselor Chat, I'm sharing why restorative practices became one of the most meaningful shifts in my school counseling work.Restorative practices are not about avoiding accountability or forcing students to say sorry. They are about helping students understand impact, repair harm, build skills, and remain connected to their school community.In this episode, we talk about:Why consequences alone do not always teach the skills students needMoving from “What rule was broken?” to “Who was affected?”Why repair is bigger than a forced apologyHow circles can build connection before conflict happensSimple restorative questions counselors can begin using right awayTakeaway:Students can take responsibility for their actions and still know they belong. Restorative practices help us hold accountability and humanity at the same time.Resources Mentioned:Think SheetsCommunity Circles Starter BundleGrab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook Group

Surgeon, Soldier, Sister: Sister Dede Byrne joins Trending with Timmerie to share her friend’s story: Episode Guide Sister Philip Marie Burle – stealthy euthanasia & hospice care (1:43) Child under 12 euthanized in the Netherlands (17:23) How to protect your loved ones from Euthanasia and dying as a Catholic (22:13) Feast of Saints Peter & Paul (36:52) Healing and having babies through restorative reproductive medicine – help others have access (39:45) What’s next for us to do to protect women and babies? – Roe vs Wade (49:05) Tomorrow on Trending (51:26) Resources mentioned: Critical opportunity to improve access to and funding for restorative reproductive medicine https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/13/2026-09479/excepted-fertility-benefits?mc_cid=583286c936&mc_eid=1e86fb8d42#open-comment National Catholic Bioethics Center https://www.ncbcenter.org/consultation-form No Mercy Trailer https://credostlouis.org/no-mercy-trailer-euthanasia/ Sister Dede’s story from scrubs, to Army uniform, to habit https://relevantradio.com/2026/05/soldier-surgeon-becomes-nun/ D.C. Medical Clinic Little Workers of the Sacred Heart https://www.lwshptclinic.com/home Catholic Legacy https://catholiclegacy.com/ Life & Hope Network https://www.lifeandhope.com/ Restorative reproductive medicine with Dr. Susan Caldwell – episode library https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=Dr.+Susan+Caldwell Find a NaPro Fertility Specialist Near You https://fertilitycare.org/find-a-mc NaPro Telemedicine – My Catholic Doctor https://mycatholicdoctor.com/our-services/naprotechnology/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22540875553&gbraid=0AAAAAByZuRBIDYEuDc9MTeNtOsGla1KUu&gclid=CjwKCAjw0dPRBhAPEiwAE5vTTgUpzlnmCcFIkLLAKgl6NhcXI6jQQQTZYFNrZwZf962kKzMJGj6KoxoCnlsQAvD_BwE

Soothe your nervous system and relieve tightness in your shoulders, neck, and low back with this 45-minute restorative flow. + + + Thanks for listening...here's how to learn more. If you're near Santa Rosa, CA come on over to 1617 Terrace Way. Beginners are welcome in every class...and experienced flow junkies will feel right at home, too! Got questions? Want to chat about yoga? Email us! info@threedogyoga.com Want more? Join our live-stream classes held in real time on Zoom.  Drop-in passes and memberships are available for every body. Please visit www.threedogyoga.com to learn more.

What if falling asleep has less to do with forcing your mind to be quiet, and more to do with giving it a gentle place to land? In this deeply calming conversation, Darin sits down with author, meditation teacher, and creator of the wildly successful Nothing Much Happens sleep podcast, Kathryn Nicolai. With more than 200 million downloads, Kathryn has helped millions of people quiet anxious minds, overcome insomnia, and rediscover rest through the ancient power of storytelling. Together they explore the neuroscience of storytelling, why our brains crave safe narratives before sleep, the role of the Default Mode Network in anxiety, how sensory-rich stories calm the nervous system, and why creating inner safety may be one of the most powerful wellness practices available. Kathryn also shares the moving personal story that inspired her to finally pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a writer after the death of a close friend, and how that decision changed millions of lives. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that healing doesn't always come through doing more, it often begins by feeling safe enough to simply rest. What You'll Learn Why storytelling naturally calms the nervous system How Nothing Much Happens grew into a global sleep phenomenon The neuroscience behind sensory-rich storytelling Why anxious minds need a "safe job" before sleep How bedtime stories shift the brain out of the Default Mode Network The connection between storytelling, meditation, and nervous system regulation Why creativity begins with feeling psychologically safe Kathryn's powerful story of pursuing her dream after losing a close friend How beginner's mind and play unlock creativity Why perfectionism keeps people from living fully How restorative storytelling helps trauma survivors feel safe Why cultivating internal safety transforms every area of life Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Alchemist Paint and creating healthier homes 00:03:25 – Introducing Kathryn Nicolai 00:04:04 – The neuroscience of sleep and storytelling 00:05:27 – Kathryn's journey from yoga teacher to sleep pioneer 00:06:37 – Learning to soothe herself through bedtime stories 00:07:51 – Launching Nothing Much Happens 00:08:35 – Why storytelling became a universal sleep solution 00:09:22 – Stories as tools for healing and transformation 00:10:20 – Why storytelling is ancient medicine 00:11:08 – Community, connection, and feeling safe 00:12:30 – Why podcasts satisfy our need for human connection 00:13:19 – How success transformed Kathryn's creativity 00:14:07 – The dying friend's message that changed her life forever 00:15:40 – Discovering confidence through creative practice 00:17:02 – Why fear keeps us from pursuing our dreams 00:18:18 – Millions of lives changed through one bold decision 00:19:32 – New creative projects and expanding the vision 00:20:23 – Writing On the Street Where You Live 00:21:35 – Sponsor: Shakeology 00:23:22 – Technology, phones, and meeting people where they are 00:24:19 – Building a community through storytelling 00:25:04 – Why play may be the shortest path to transformation 00:26:59 – What true psychological safety really means 00:28:23 – Creating stories where everyone belongs 00:29:30 – Cultivating internal safety instead of waiting for it 00:30:47 – Restorative witnessing and rewriting old narratives 00:31:48 – Planting hopeful stories into the subconscious 00:32:31 – Powerful listener stories and healing through sleep 00:33:38 – Helping children, trauma survivors, and hospice patients 00:35:15 – Letting go of perfectionism 00:36:34 – Why comparison steals joy 00:38:07 – The trap of endless self-optimization 00:39:17 – Beginner's mind and giving yourself permission to try 00:41:03 – Escaping subconscious programming 00:42:34 – Dreaming bigger than you've ever dreamed before 00:44:15 – Why Kathryn became passionate about sleep 00:47:05 – Creating a softer place for the human mind 00:48:26 – Finding the gap—and having the courage to fill it 00:50:19 – The role Kathryn's parents played in building confidence 00:53:04 – Designing stories that naturally quiet the mind 00:55:11 – Why sensory details help us become present 00:56:20 – Safety, tears, and nervous system release 00:57:20 – Speaking the language of the body 00:58:03 – The future of Nothing Much Happens 01:00:07 – Helping people reconnect through storytelling 01:02:49 – Meditation, observation, and calming the mind 01:04:13 – New books, the upcoming app, and final reflections 01:05:05 – Closing thoughts Thank You to Our Sponsors: Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Alkemis: Go to https://alkemispaint.com/ and use code DARIN10 for 10% off your order. Join the Superlife Community: Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Kathryn Nicolai Website: nothingmuchhappens.com Instagram: @iamkathrynnicolai Book: Nothing Much Happens Podcast: Nothing Much Happens Podcast Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "Rest isn't something we force: it emerges when the nervous system finally feels safe enough to let go. Through storytelling, imagination, sensory awareness, and gentle presence, we can interrupt anxious thought loops, cultivate inner safety, and reconnect with the creativity, peace, and wonder that have always lived within us. Sometimes the most profound healing begins not by doing more, but by allowing ourselves to simply be." 

Phew! this year is galloping away lovely listeners and in this episode, as we've passed the crest of midsummer, we're thinking ahead a few weeks to the summer break. Both Fi and I traditionally take around six weeks off over the summer and today we enjoy a wide ranging conversation about why we feel the need and how we plan for it. We explore the difference for us between rest and restoration, the differing types of rest we plan to make space for and how we are trying to avoid skidding into the summer break in a hot mess! It's a pretty personal episode and we hope you enjoy the conversation. A reminder from our lovely sponsors Squarespace of their free live circle event happening today (as this comes out) Wednesday 24th, 3pm uk time with Fiona talking about Design on your terms and taking questions. You can register your place here https://luma.com/circle-live-040 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm guiding you through a gentle restorative reading and writing session for when things need to change in your life or you simply want them to.Here's a quick overview of how the guided sessions work:* First, we begin with a bit of grounding and a few breaths to settle us.* Then, I share a powerful short reading to orient our focus and launch our reflective writing. * Following the reading, I guide you through three journaling invitations that build on each other and shift the energy on the page and in your body.* Finally, we end with a short, yet powerful, affirmation to carry throughout your day and beyond. Let me be clear: this is NOT your run-of-the-mill journaling session where we end up more overwhelmed than when we started because we're listing and diving into all the changes we want and need. Nope. Instead, we'll begin by uncovering all the things we THINK we need to change in our lives and then zero in on the ACTUAL thing that resides within us that must change first.For me, it was first listing that my physical body needed need change. I needed to lose a few pounds. I needed to get stronger. I needed to build mobility and flexibility. I needed to change the clothes I wore. I needed to fix my hair. I needed to change my skincare. And on and on…until I realized through this session that ACTUALLY, the way I talked to myself and thought about myself is what needed to change instead.I also had a long list of things other people should change. My kids should stop making a mess on the kitchen counter. My husband should start throwing his laundry in the chute instead of leaving it on the floor. The dogs should stop leaving their dog toys everywhere (seriously). But what ACTUALLY needed to change? My need to keep everything perfect, do everything myself and in a particular way. You know, leaving co-dependency behind and adopting healthy boundaries. That's. Big. This guided session will help you reach some epiphanies of your own, I am sure. Grab your notebook, your favorite writing utensil and let's write together.Here are the books and writing prompts mentioned in this episode. You'll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!SELF LOVE POETRY FOR THINKERS & FEELERS by Melody Godfred (Amazon / Bookshop)Writing Prompts:First:* What feels ready for change in my life right now?* What NEEDS to change in my life right now?Second:* Which changes are those that I can actually control?* What are the patterns that point to a deeper change that's needed within me?* If this part of my life could speak, what would it say?Third:* The smallest step I can take toward this change is...* What feels possible?* What feels kind?* What feels true?Affirmation:May you trust what is unfolding. May you honor what is ending. May you welcome what is emerging. And may you remember that every meaningful change can begin on the safe space of the page. Here's the audio I used in the episode: Nature Healing SocietyOnce you've listened, I'd love to know what you think of this episode. Leave your thoughts in the comments!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:

Luke: 9:51-55; Hebrews 3:5-6; Romans 8:32-39, especially v32Central Example from Jesus Resolute travel to Jerusalem where He knew what awaited Him there: Sacrifice, Resurrection and Ascension. Even though He knew the barrier of pain and sacrifice He would have to suffer to break through for Our Salvation; And even though He even prayed for an alternative path to attain salvation (e.g., Gethsemane, Luke 22:39-44).His perseverance, with the Father's help, owned the day: He still resolutely set out to travel to Jerusalem. He understood the will of God for our salvation, no other plan would do, and He remained steadfast to do His Father's will and purchase our salvation via the cross/resurrection.He would not look to the Old Testament ways to attain victory (note the disciples' reactions to the Samaritan opposition. Luke 9:52-55 – no fire from heaven rather blood from the divine Savior): By His stripes we are healed (1 Peter 2:24)Through Christ God demonstrated His steadfastness, perseverance to pursue His will for us, which is applicable both on a corporate and individual level. He was described by the saints of yester-years as the “bloodhound of heaven,” catching the scent of our retreating and intensify pursuing us via His Holy Spirit. The Lord takes a solemn vow and promises “that never will I leave you, never will I forsake you, so we say with confidence, the Lord is [forever] my helper: I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” (Hebrews 13:5-6; also, Deuteronomy 31:6; Psalm 118:6-7.The only things that God requires of us is honest commitment to His ways, which sometimes are not our ways: humility, honesty and hunger. And we shall always remain under the canopy of His forgiveness because we will never be perfect in our walk in this life. But the main point of this message is that God who requires us to be faithful and persevere (Philippians 3:12-14) also perseveres for us to accomplish His purposes in our lives. It's the same divine “resolution” that He displayed in Luke 9:51 traveling to Jerusalem to die for our sins: And Romans 8:32, He who did not spare His own precious Son. He will also, with the same love and intensity, resolutely (steadfastly) persevere to give His children everything, else, they need (Matthew 6:32-33).He gave us His best in Christ, everything else would be much easier, I think. But God is driven, by His Holy Spirit, for Christ's sake, to accomplish His good and beneficial purposes for our lives: To Glorify God, and bless us and others through us.AMENRead again, Romans 8:32.“He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all – how will He not also, along with Him (resolutely), graciously give us all (for our good) things.” The ultimate evidence that He will is found in the Giving of His Beloved Son, Jesus!

Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Get the book here: Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chefaj/list/1GNPDCAG4A86S?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d&ccs_id=a0817514-c333-4123-bcf0-85866b8b3eed On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlessmd21/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mindfuleatingandnutrition On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC8eni5WkBFk-d3YgeEOhQBw Hi everyone, and welcome to another episode of Chef AJ Live! I'm so glad you're here with us today. My guest is someone I know you're going to love — he's not only a brilliant physician but also someone who truly walks the talk when it comes to living a healthy, vibrant, plant-based life. Dr. James Thompson is a retired board-certified internist, allergist, and immunologist who practiced medicine for over 30 years in Chicago before moving to Sacramento to be closer to his grandchildren. About seven years ago, he adopted a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle — and that transformation inspired his brand-new book, FEARLESS: Eight Pillars for Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier. The book is built around eight key pillars — Food, Exercise, Avoiding toxins, Restorative sleep, Lessening stress, Engaging the mind, Social energy, and Spiritual connectivity. It's a practical, compassionate guide for anyone who wants to take charge of their health, no matter where they're starting from. Dr. Thompson is genuinely excited about this opportunity! I'd love to share and discuss my book, published last March, a practical, holistic health guide designed to meet readers wherever they are on their wellness journey. It's built around eight key pillars using the acronym FEARLESS: The book also includes several bonus chapters on topics such as cravings, COVID, GLP-1 agonists, probiotics, supplements, and relationships. It's available on Amazon. Dr. Thompson also serves as Medical Director for Healthy Living With a Vision Foundation, a five-year-old nonprofit organization providing health education and services to underserved communities throughout Chicago and the surrounding area. Over the past five years, we've hosted numerous in-person and virtual health events. Website: https://healthylivingwithavision.org/ Additionally, he is a specialized host for the Plant-Based Support (PBS, but formerly Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group- PBNSG), where I lead a virtual Allergy, Asthma & Immunity Support Group session every third Wednesday at 8:00 PM Eastern. Website:https://www.plantbasedsupport.org/ My personal website: https://fearlessmd21.com/

Gráinne Regan from Mary Immaculate College, Ireland, joins guest host Dr. Michael Hemphill to discuss the article Restorative Practice in PE? Implementing Restorative Approaches in the Irish Primary Physical Education Classroom, published with Michelle Dillon and Richard Bowles. They discuss how one Irish primary school teacher used restorative practice (RP) to support children's social wellbeing in PE, and what this meant for the teacher's own professional identity and development.Full Cite: Regan, G., Dillon, M., & Bowles, R. (2026). Restorative practice in PE? Implementing restorative approaches in the Irish primary physical education classroom. European Physical Education Review, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336X261423791

While reading may be a solitary act, it doesn't mean that we are alone. Books and reading can not only become the catalyst for restoration and inspired action in your own life, it can spark community and connection with others too.In today's episode, I explore how to create a restorative summer reading circle with friends: a gathering that prioritizes connection and conversation over completion and performance. This isn't your usual book club. It's an invitation to restore yourself through connections with others with books as the catalyst.Here's what's inside:* Why shared reading and bookish connections with others matters.* How to gather friends around books without creating pressure.* Ways to incorporate restorative writing into your reading conversations.* Simple ideas for creating a meaningful literary community this summer.As you listen, consider:* What kind of reading community are you longing for this season?I hope this episode inspires you to extend one small invitation to a bookish friend and discover what becomes possible when stories are shared.Once you've listened, I'd love to know what your ideal restorative reading circle with friends might look like and what small action you plan to take to bring it to life. And remember, you are always welcome to join my restorative reading and writing community here on Substack across any season!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:

Are your restorative materials working with or against your bonding protocol? In this episode of Dentistry Unmasked, we take a deep dive into some of the most exciting developments in restorative dentistry with Dr. Nate Lawson, a leading expert in dental materials science. We explore the growing popularity of dual-cure bulk-fill composite resins, including a critical discussion on their compatibility—or incompatibility—with certain bonding agents. Learn the science behind these interactions, how they can impact clinical outcomes, and the practical steps you can take to ensure predictable success. We also examine the latest advancements in 3D-printed dental materials and what emerging research reveals about their performance and future applications in clinical practice. Plus, discover why injection-molded composites continue to generate interest and what current evidence says about their potential advantages. Whether you're placing direct restorations every day or simply want to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving world of dental materials, this episode delivers valuable insights you can apply immediately in practice.   Resources: Instagram: @dentinaltube  

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Holistic Fertility, “Unexplained Infertility,” and Mercier Therapy with Dr. Jen Mercier In this episode, HeHe sits down with fertility specialist, midwife, and creator of Mercier Therapy Dr. Jennifer Mercier for a powerful conversation about infertility, reproductive health, and why so many families are being told “everything looks normal” while still struggling to conceive. Together, they unpack the reality behind “unexplained infertility,” the labs and diagnostics that are often skipped in traditional fertility care, and why true fertility support has to look at the whole body—not just your ovaries. Dr. Mercier breaks down cycle-specific hormone testing, thyroid health, prolactin, semen analysis, endometriosis, C-section scar tissue, and the environmental factors impacting fertility rates today, from microplastics and endocrine disruptors to chronic stress and lifestyle exposures. HeHe and Dr. Mercier also dive into restorative reproductive medicine, NaPro approaches, and Mercier Therapy, Dr. Mercier's pelvic visceral manipulation technique designed to support reproductive function and improve pelvic mobility. This episode is packed with practical education, hope, and empowering reminders that infertility care should never be one-size-fits-all. If you've ever felt dismissed, rushed toward IVF without answers, or frustrated by “normal” labs that don't explain what's happening in your body, this conversation is for you. 00:00 Non Toxic Registry 04:48 Meet Dr Jen Mercier 11:09 What Traditional Care Misses 22:15 Fertility Crisis Causes 39:07 Unexplained Infertility Roots 45:09 Seven Pregnancies Later 45:48 Joy of Later Motherhood 47:27 VBAC and Hospital Pressure 48:15 Why Doulas Matter 49:07 Mercier Therapy Explained 50:04 Documentaries and Premiere 54:41 Finding a Practitioner 58:05 Phones, Nature, and Ions 59:50 NAPRO and Systemic Issues 01:02:35 Microplastics Practical Swaps 01:09:47 Hope and Final Takeaways   Guest Bio: Dr. Jennifer Mercier, ND, PhD, is a fertility specialist, midwife, and the creator of Mercier Therapy®, a pelvic visceral manipulation technique supporting reproductive health. With over 25 years of experience, she has helped hundreds of couples conceive naturally and has trained healthcare professionals worldwide. She is the author of Conceive and the filmmaker behind Fertility: The Shared Journey and Conceiving Miracles. Connect with Dr. Mercier:  www.ExpectAMiracle.life SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with HeHe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tranquilitybyhehe/  Connect with Dr. Mercier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jennifer.mercier   BIRTH EDUCATION: Learn how to stay in control of your birth and reduce the risk of unnecessary interventions in our Avoid a C-Section Webinar. HeHe breaks down the cascade of interventions, explains what's really happening in the hospital, and shares practical strategies to protect your birth plan, advocate for yourself, and navigate labor with confidence. Perfect for anyone who wants a positive, informed hospital birth experience: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/csection Feeling nervous about speaking up in labor? Our Scripts for Advocacy give you the exact words to handle the most common conversations that can make or break your birth experience. From declining unnecessary interventions to asking the right questions about procedures, these scripts empower you to stay in control, speak confidently, and protect your birth plan — even when the pressure is on. Think of it as your personal toolkit for advocating like a pro, so you can focus on your baby, not the stress: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/Scripts-for-Advocacy And if you haven't grabbed it yet… Snag my free Pitocin Guide to understand the risks, benefits, and red flags your provider may not be telling you about, so you can make informed, powerful decisions in labor: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/pitocin Join The Birth Lounge for judgment-free, evidence-based childbirth education from HeHe that shows you exactly how to navigate hospital policies, avoid unnecessary interventions, and have a trauma-free labor experience, all while feeling wildly supported every step of the way: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/ Want prep delivered straight to your phone? Download The Birth Lounge App for bite-sized birth and postpartum tools you can use anytime, anywhere: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/app   LINKS MENTIONED: Check out the study by Shanna Swan here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9370524/

What can an old fairy tale teach us about one of herbalism's most trusted plants?In this episode, herbalist and storyteller Juliet Howard shares one of my favorite stories, "The Wild Swans," an old tale in which stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) plays a central role in healing, devotion, and liberation. From there, our conversation unfolds into a rich exploration of nettle's gifts—from its nourishing minerals and restorative qualities to its role as a fiber plant, natural dye, and lifelong herbal companion.Through story, personal experience, and practical herbal wisdom, Juliet reveals why stinging nettle remains such a treasured herbal ally. Along the way, she offers a thoughtful reminder that some of the most meaningful healing happens slowly, through relationship, consistency, and practice.Juliet also shares her Heavy Nettle Daily Tonic, combining nettle with a few beloved herbal allies to make a deeply nourishing infusion. You can download your beautifully illustrated recipe card here.By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Why stinging nettle is a gateway herb for so many herbalists► How nettle is able to break real-life “enchantments” and help bring you back into yourself► Why nettle works best as a long-term herbal ally► A simple daily practice that can transform your relationship with this common weed► What it means to think of plants as friends (rather than simply as resources)► and so much more…For those of you who don't know her, Juliet's relationship to the wisdom and magic of the plant world began at a very early age while living on the wild cliffs of the Oregon coast. The purpose of her work is to help people come home to themselves through fostering deeper relationships to plants and the natural world. It is her strong conviction that plants are a powerful portal into the magic and wonder of being alive and embodied.With her book, The Girl Whose Garden Comes Alive, Juliet's intention is to help children cultivate lifelong reciprocal relationships with the green world, making them feel both empowered and connected to the land around them.This episode is part herbal conversation, part story hour, and entirely delightful. Whether you already love stinging nettle or are just getting to know it, you'll come away with a deeper appreciation for the many ways this humble plant nourishes, restores, and surprises us.----Get full show notes, transcript, and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comWould you prefer watching this episode? If so, click here for the video.You can find Juliet at TheGirlWhoseGardenComesAlive.com.For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!Working successfully with herbs requires three essential skills. Get introduced to them by taking my free herbal jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

So many of us look forward to the summer season of reading and writing: longer days that could equate to longer stretches of reading, bright skies and patches of sunshine that invite writing in nature and the pace of the season that makes everything feel a bit less rushed and a bit more to enjoy. But sometimes, the summer reading season can become hijacked by goals: reading a certain number of books, writing across a certain number of pages, keeping up with all the beautiful people on Instagram who seem to read and write MUCH more you do and even have time to create beautiful posts about it. Today's episode is about reclaiming our summer reading and writing season and embracing tiny, restorative reading and writing rituals over setting metrics-based (even if all in good fun!) goals and outcomes. Here's what you'll find inside:First, we'll talk about why these tiny rituals are so important to our wellbeing and I'll offer a few guiding questions to consider as you plan for own summer season of reading, writing and living. Reflect silently, talk in the air or grab your notebook, if you can. Here they are:* What kind of reading/writing life do I want to have?* What helps me feel grounded?* When do I feel most like myself?* What tiny practice could support me in feeling this way?Then, I'll share a simple framework for creating tiny rituals of our own. Here's a sneak peek into what it is:time + place + tiny practice + feeling= restorative reading and writing ritualsHere are two examples:* After dinner, I'll sit outside for 10 minutes and read to end my day feeling calm.* When I wake up, I'll sit at my kitchen table with a cup of coffee and write in my notebook to feel present and intentional for the day ahead.This episode is exactly what you need to welcome a season of true restoration made possible through reading and writing in ways that work for you and feel really good, too. But there's more. =)If you're a member of my private Restorative Reading & Writing Circle here on Substack, then you're getting more in just a few days: a printable to walk you through creating tiny restorative rituals for yourself this summer. Here it is!Once you've listened, I'd love to know what YOUR tiny, restorative reading and writing rituals are. Share them in the comments and let's help each other celebrate them!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:

What if manifestation has nothing to do with trying to “get” something… and everything to do with who you become in the process?In this episode, Kate is joined by Farhad Khan for a powerful conversation about the deeper truth behind manifestation - beyond vision boards, affirmations, and trying to force life to go according to plan.Together, they explore how real manifestation happens through identity shifts, embodiment, self-trust, and becoming the version of yourself who is aligned with the life you desire.This conversation challenges the fantasy-based approach to manifestation and invites a more grounded, expansive way of creating your life.In this episode, Kate and Farhad discuss:Why manifestation is really about becomingThe difference between fantasy and true alignmentHow desperation, attachment, and “trying to manifest” can block what you wantThe identity shifts required to create a new realityWhy your external world can only meet the depth of your internal expansionLetting go of timelines and trusting the unfolding of lifeHow self-worth, embodiment, and nervous system safety change what you attractThis episode is for anyone who feels exhausted trying to “make” their dreams happen - and is ready to step into a more aligned, authentic, and expansive way of living.Because manifestation isn't about convincing the universe or trying to control your path - it's about becoming open to the life that is meant for your soul.Journey To Japan - A Sacred Retreat Guided by Farhad Khan · Kate Harlow · Akiko Shirai Experience the beauty, culture, and wellness traditions of Japan while connecting with an incredible community. Learn more and reserve your spot at https://www.studio11wellness.com/japan2027Join our complimentary Journey to Japan Information Session - Sunday June 14 • 9:00am PST Register HEREAbout The Guest:With a deep passion for sound healing, Farhad Khan brings a truly devotional and expansive healing quality to his work and performance. Using sound healing as a wellness therapy tool, Farhad's intuitive way of weaving all that he has learned on his path is memorable and leaves your mind elevated and your heart full of joy.Farhad's journey with yoga began in 2001. The profound impact of yoga on his well-being led him to fully embrace its principles and philosophies, making it his life's purpose. Having studied with various teachers from around the world, Farhad teaches from his heart and welcomes everyone to bask in the many gifts this practice offers. He has over 10,000 hours of Yoga Alliance certifications, skilled in a variety of styles including Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, Somatic, Nidra, and Kundalini. His extensive training includes time spent in ashrams in India, where he deepened his understanding of yoga and meditation.Farhad founded a Yoga & Wellness Studio in North Vancouver in 2007, where his dedication to the essence of yoga and sound healing flourished. After 15 successful years, he sold the studio to focus on meditation and sound healing, inspired by their profound effects on the brain and nervous system. Since then, he has facilitated workshops, sound baths, and teacher training sessions across Vancouver and abroad, integrating Eastern wellness practices into modern life.Farhad is also a certified yoga life coach, meditation teacher, and sound healing practitioner. He has worked with various sound healers over the years and continues to offer his transformative services to elevate spirits and support healing. Having personally battled anxiety and depression, Farhad shares tools and practices from his own journey, aiming to offer peace, empowerment, and joy to all those who attend his teachings. His mission is to elevate the spirit through sound and experiential journeys.Additionally, I've created the Farhad Khan Wellness line, a collection of therapeutic, all-natural, cruelty-free products crafted without synthetics and infused with the healing vibrations of crystal sound frequencies. Each product is thoughtfully made in small batches in Vancouver, BC, designed to bring nourishing, transformative energy of sound healing into your daily wellness rituals. Through this line, I aim to help you experience the calming and restorative benefits of sound therapy as part of your everyday self-care.Upcoming Retreat Schedule: https://www.farhadkhansound.com/retreatsFarhad Khan Wellness: https://www.farhadkhansound.com/farhadkhanwellnessSound Healing Course: https://www.farhadkhansound.com/sound-healing-courseWhispers for the Heart And Soul - Card Deck: https://www.farhadkhansound.com/farhadkhanwellness/p/whispers-for-the-heart-and-soulInstagram: @farhadkhan @farhadkhanwellness @farhadkhansoundExpanded Love Masterclass - June 19-21st, 8-10am Pacific Dailyhttps://www.theunscriptdwoman.com/expanded-love-masterclass-3-dayThe 3 Day Expanded Love Masterclass is a fully immersive week long experience that will help you understand your patterns and more importantly, how to transform them.Your desire for love is actually your desire to meet the deepest and truest parts of yourself that get activated 'through' love.Let me show you a new way to create healthy love, thriving relationships in your life and a life that lights up your soul.About the Host:Kate Harlow is the founder of The Unscriptd Woman, the creator of The Expanded Love Coaching Method, and host of The New Truth podcast - ranked in the top 1.5% globally. 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Corey's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Belief, Woo, Restorative, Harmony, Connectednes  Corey Schmitt lives in San Marcos, Texas, where he leads Venture Ministries, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people find and follow Jesus. Passionate about strengthening the Church, Corey enjoys identifying challenges facing ministries and working to build practical, Gospel-centered solutions. Beyond ministry, he has a deep appreciation for the outdoors—especially hunting and fishing—and loves inviting others to experience the beauty of God's creation alongside him. Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths You can learn about Venture Ministries here.  

Welcome to a new season of the podcast!I've been podcasting since 2022 and have never divided my episodes into calendar seasons, but am feeling called to now. So much of our lives revolves around seasons: seasons of life, seasons of parenting, seasons of work and seasons of the calendar. It makes sense to create seasons of the podcast, too. This summer, I'm renewing my commitment to my own restorative reading and writing life and am embracing seasonal rhythms to help prioritize my own wellness. I'm truly looking forward to sharing those seasonal rhythms with you, both here on my public podcast and inside my private Restorative Reading & Writing Circle here on Substack. So, without further ado, let me officially welcome you to our first seasonal theme together: a summer of restorative reading and writing across June, July and August! Together, we'll read and write our way to a restorative summer season with short (around 15 minutes!) podcast episodes to spark long sessions of reading and writing.On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm previewing the new season ahead, including a sneak-peek to the themes and episodes you'll find here. Here they are:June: SETTLING INTO SUMMERTogether, we'll create gentle rhythms, restorative rituals and spaces for reading and writing across the summer season.July: RESTORATION & JOYTogether, we'll reclaim delight, creativity and hope throughout our summer days. August: REFLECTION & TRANSITIONTogether, we'll reflect on the season and prepare for what our reading and writing lives might look like in the Fall. Now, don't worry. I did not just reveal my summer one-word themes inside my private Substack community. Those will still be revealed month by month and you'll also see additional seasonal aspects there, but I wanted everyone to have a sense of what's coming. So, press play and let's begin this new season together!Once you've listened, I'd love to know what you think of this episode. How are you planning your summer reading and writing season? What special requests do you have for the podcast or my private circle? Leave your thoughts in the comments!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:

In this week's episode of Cosmic Cousins, Jeff Hinshaw explores the astrology of May 25–31 through a soul-centered and embodied lens. We move through the airy social currents of Gemini season, the flirtatious elegance of the Libra Moon, emotional depth of the Scorpio Moon, and toward a hopeful Sagittarius Full Moon centered on meaning, storytelling, and personal myth-making.   This episode includes reflections on: Gemini season as nervous system medicine Somatic practices for the hands, arms, shoulders, and lungs Venus and Jupiter in Cancer as evening stars Sun trine Pluto in Aquarius and transformative conversations Mars in Taurus and sustainable, embodied action Ceres entering Gemini and nourishment through language and ritual Gemini as inner child healing in the underworld The symbolism of the Death card and ritual grief work The Sagittarius Full Moon and Dorothy from "Wizard of Oz” as an archetype Jeff also shares upcoming offerings including yoga classes, astrology readings, and future podcast conversations. Mentioned in This Episode Articles & Resources Podcast: Gemini as the Psychopomp Article:  Gemini as Inner Child Healing in the Underworld Article:  Gemini as a Psychopomp Article:  Venus in Cancer for Each Rising Sign Article:  Mars in Taurus Embodiments for All Signs Music Featured “Flesh to Flower” by Heirloom Cosmic Cousins Links Sedna Workshop Cosmic Mix Tape Newsletter Mentorship Deep Dive Astrology Readings Tarot Soul Journey  Cosmic Mix Tape Cosmic Cousins Substack Instagram Intro & Outro Music by:  Felix III   Upcoming Offerings Sunday, May 31, 2026 – Restorative yoga with handpan music alongside Nina. Sunday, June 14, 2026 – Wallflower Venice – in-person readings   Ritual for the Week Take a moment this week to reconnect with your breath. Stretch your arms. Shake out your hands. Watch Venus and Jupiter set in the western sky after sunset. Notice what stories you are carrying, and which ones you are ready to release.  

Easygoing, but effective...for when you're feeling drained, recovering from an injury, or just need some time to treat yourself gently, this one's for you. Enjoy! Thanks for listening...here's how to learn more. If you're near Santa Rosa, CA come on over to 1617 Terrace Way. Beginners are welcome in every class...and experienced flow junkies will feel right at home, too! Got questions? Want to chat about yoga? Email us! info@threedogyoga.com Want more? Join our live-stream classes held in real time on Zoom.  Drop-in passes and memberships are available for every body. Please visit www.threedogyoga.com to learn more.

We can't believe it but here we are with our ONE HUNDREDTH EPISODE of And Also With You! If this podcast has helped you grow in your faith, would you consider supporting us with a donation?  DONATE HERE VIA PAYPAL, VENMO, OR APPLE PAY: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/AQ74PDBMBXYVA +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org  ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

Today I'm interviewing formally incarcerated, Jason Gibson. Here his story, his impact, and his transformation out of prison, into the harm reduction field. You won't want to miss this!

If it had been up to you, how many days would you have made a week? We all know that we have +/- 30 days in a month because of the moon's cycle. We also know that we have +/- 365 days in a year because of the sun's cycle. But why 7 days in a week? More information: www.RabbiDanielLapin.com/start. Enjoy this show and join me soon on a free cruise vacation. 00:00 Why a Car Tune-Up Can Teach You About Life01:07 Revolutionizing Your Life with a Car Tune-Up05:33 The Mystery Behind the Seven-Day Week09:26 Where the Seven-Day Week Really Came From17:09 Failed Secular Attempts to Replace the Weekly Cycle17:50 Why Observing the Sabbath Changes Lives25:50 Practical Ways to Begin Observing the Sabbath27:25 How the Sabbath Strengthens Community and Relationships34:30 The Restorative and Creative Power of the Sabbath39:42 An Invitation to Experience the Sabbath Yourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jill's top 5 CliftonStrengths were: Harmony, Belief, Restorative, Empathy, Consistency  Aryn's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Futuristic, Activator, Communication, Arranger and Woo Jill Amend passed away  at 73 years old September 28, 2025 in Lufkin, Texas.  She grew up alongside her beloved older sister and younger brother. As the middle child, she shared a special bond with both, always protective and tenderhearted—even crying whenever her little brother was disciplined! Jill was a beloved elementary school teacher, Mom to Preston, Aryn and Phillip and  Gigi to 7 grandchildren.    Known as the “mother of the neighborhood,” Jill had a gift for welcoming others with warmth, kindness, and plenty of home-cooked meals. Her home was always open - filled with laughter, homemade pies that rivaled those of her mother and grandmother, and the joy of family and friends gathered around the table. Summers often meant cousins and family filling the house, and Jill always delighted in making her house a place where everyone felt at home Aryn (her daugther) talks about the many endearing qualities of her mom Jill in this episode.  She Aryn is the founder and owner behind Oyster Creek Studios and Oyster Creek Collection, a vibrant lifestyle brand known for creating timeless, livable homes layered with color, character, and personality. Aryn, her husband, and their two boys now reside in East Texas, where they love living among the piney woods and enjoying a slower pace of life outside the hustle and bustle of Houston. When she's not designing beautiful homes or dreaming up new furniture pieces, Aryn loves hosting gatherings at her home, Creole Casa. You can usually find her treasure hunting through estate sales, antique malls, and thrift shops, always on the lookout for one of a kind finds, in between cheering her boys on from the sidelines at all their sports and activities. Episode 89: Dreaming of And Creating Beautiful Spaces with Aryn Guillory Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths    

Ken's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Strategic, Maximizer, Command, Relator and Arranger  Ann's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Responsibility, Belief, Developer, Restorative & Empathy Ken and Ann met as students at the University of Texas  and upon graduation they  marred joined staff with Cru staff and served in various countries  including living on the gospel frontier in East Asia  for 13 years.  Currently Ken  serves as Senior Vice President of Leadership Development at East-West, whose vision is making disciples of Jesus in the spiritually darkest nations. Ken is a co-founder of Indigitous, a ministry helping people in digital spaces reach their world. God's calling has led Ken  to 60 nations, serving and strengthening Christ's leaders. Ann has led in a ministry called God Tools and currently enjoys  her work in a local floral shop!   They recently celebrated their 40th anniversary and love hiking, camping, cycling, and spending as much time as possible with their six grandchildren. They reside in Plano, Texas.  Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths