Podcasts about rhythms

For the 45th anniversary of The Feelies' classic debut album, Crazy Rhythms, we take a detailed look at how it was made. After the band formed as The Outkids in Haledon, New Jersey in 1976, Glenn Mercer, Bill Million and Dave Weckerman started playing with brothers Keith Clayton and Vinnie DeNunzio. They changed their name to The Feelies as they started playing gigs around New York City. At an audition night at CBGBs, they connected with sound engineer Mark Abel, who introduced them to manager Terry Ork. They began to get booked regularly and receive some press just as DeNunzio decided to leave the band. After placing an ad for a new drummer, they brought in Anton Fier, who had just relocated to New York from Clevenland. Weckerman also left around this time so the band lineup was solidified as a four piece. Rough Trade offered to release their debut single, which came out in 1979. For their debut album, they wanted to find a label that would allow them to produce. After signing with Stiff Records, they began recording at Vanguard Studios with Mark Abel co-producing. Crazy Rhythms was eventually released in 1980. In this episode, Glenn Mercer and Bill Million recall connecting as teenagers in suburban New Jersey over a shared love of the Stooges. Mercer describes arranging their songs around the drums and percussion parts, while bringing a nervous energy and quirkiness to his vocals and lyrics. Million talks about how their early experiences with recording helped them realize the necessity of producing themselves and how they waited for the right record deal that would give them a proper recording budget. They describe their joy of discovery in the studio and their process for coming up with spontaneous parts as they were eager to treat the studio as an instrument. From finding the right clean guitar sound to standing out in the New York punk scene to embracing the suburbs to the 1950s-inspired look of the band to taking inspiration from contemporaries like Jonathan Richman, Brian Eno, Mo Tucker, and Steve Reich to percussion played with random objects to making music on their own terms for nearly 50 years, we'll hear the stories of how the record came together.

Today's episode is dedicated to monthly planning rhythms! Sarah discusses why the monthly planning level can be a challenging one, but then provides reasons to try giving it some attention! Elements Discussed: - Ways to add to the "fresh start" energy - screen backgrounds + monthly tracking- Monthly work plan (new element for Sarah!)- Monthly goal setting (middle piece of the Nested Goals method - great way to break up big seasonal projects), including a look back / forward / within, and a calendar landscape review- Monthly "extras" - might include budget, household supply maintenance, fitness ideas, library holds, adding in fun, and more! Prior episodes mentioning Monthly Planning:#17 - https://theshubox.com/2024/09/episode-218-your-new-month-guide.html#218 - https://theshubox.com/2020/11/blp-ep-17-monthly-review.html Completist Products Mentioned (no affiliation):Weekly Planning Pad: https://www.the-completist.com/collections/planner-pads/products/andalucia-weekly-planner-padDaily Planner: https://www.the-completist.com/collections/daily-plannersMonthly Planner: https://www.the-completist.com/collections/month-plannersNewsletter signup: theshubox.com/newsletterBLP Live in Nov (ONE slot as of posting this!): theshubox.com/blplive Episode Sponsors: PrepDish: Convenient meal plans, recipes, and shopping lists to reduce your weekly mental load! Visit ⁠⁠⁠prepdish.com/plans⁠⁠⁠ for your first 2 weeks, FREE Mint Mobile: Low-cost wireless phone service – a great way to save every single month! Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠mintmobile.com/BLP⁠⁠⁠ IXL: Tailored and effective online learning (my kids have used this for years as part of their school curriculum)! Best Laid Plans listeners can get an exclusive 20% off IXL membership when they sign up today at⁠⁠⁠ IXL.com/PLANS⁠⁠⁠. Green Chef: The best meal kit for eating well. Visit ⁠⁠⁠greenchef.com/bestlaidfree⁠⁠⁠ and use code bestlaidfree to get started with FREE salads for 2 months plus 50% off your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever feel like you're crushing it at work but scrambling at home? Trust me, I've been there. In today's episode, I'm flipping the script on what drives real—not just incremental—growth. Spoiler: the secret isn't another marketing funnel. It's the way we lead inside our own four walls.Here's what we dig into:The paradigm shift – why your business can only scale to the level you steward your home life.The hidden cost of compartmentalizing – what happens when career wins pile up but family rhythms lag behind.Creating harmony – simple, doable ways to align your life plan with your business vision so both can flourish.Visionary leadership at home – the same clarity, delegation, and intentionality you bring to your company—applied to dinner, bedtime, and everything in between.By the end of this conversation, you'll walk away with fresh questions to ask, quick systems to trial, and permission to treat your household like the powerhouse incubator it really is.Resources from this episode:Visionary CEO Schedule TemplateHarmony on Demand Journal PromptsBook Mentioned: Hold Onto Your KidsThe Incubator: A Mastermind For Visionaries & Their Right HandShow notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode276Connect with me:Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/If there's a topic, a question or a guest you want to hear on the show or an idea you have for us, just reach out and share that at marketing@luminaryleadershipco.com. We'd love to chat!Connect with me on Instagram!Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!

In this episode of Inspire Church's Creating Culture podcast, Pastor Roger Pethybridge discusses the rhythm of serving with guests Sarah and Froilan. They explore the theological foundations of service, its personal applications, and the challenges faced in embodying this rhythm in daily life. The conversation emphasizes that serving is not just a task but a way of being that shapes our souls and reflects the love of God. The discussion also highlights the importance of serving others, particularly in our homes, and addresses the false selves that can hinder our ability to serve authentically. In this conversation, the speakers explore the themes of service, humility, and the challenges of balancing personal ambition with the act of serving others. They discuss the competitive nature of the workplace and how serving can help strip away the false self. The conversation also delves into the importance of relational serving over mere task completion, and how the church plays a vital role in fostering a culture of service. Personal experiences in serving highlight the impact of hospitality and outreach efforts in the community.

Send us a textIn the final message of our Rhythms series, we turn to a spiritual practice that radically reshapes our hearts and habits: generosity. Based on 2 Corinthians 9:6–15, Pastor Jono unpacks how the full life Jesus invites us into isn't found in what we keep, but in what we give. In this message, we'll explore:   *  The Myth of More — why culture says more = happiness, but Jesus says giving = joy.   *  The Power of Giving — how generosity rewires our hearts and breaks greed's grip.   *. What it means to live open-handed — and how to cultivate generosity in daily life.This isn't about guilt — it's about freedom. Learn how simplicity and generosity form a rhythm that can reshape your soul and reflect the heart of God.

Deniz Ari: Stakeholder Management Rhythms for Successful Scrum Masters Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. For Deniz, successful Scrum Masters create environments with positive team dynamics, easy communication, and a focus on continuous improvement that leads to valuable deliverables. The key indicators include whether team members can speak freely, whether there's trust between team members, and if the team feels like "a safe place to fail." Deniz recommends admitting your own mistakes in front of the team to model vulnerability, continuously observing team interactions, and noticing whether teams openly discuss obstacles. For stakeholder management, Deniz suggests establishing regular catch-up calls with leaders to keep team messages in the conversation and setting up routine discussions with stakeholders to maintain alignment. Featured Retrospective Format for the Week: The Worst Retro Deniz shares a playful yet effective retrospective format called "The Worst Retro," conducted using a MURAL board. The session begins with an energy/mood check to establish the team's current state. Then it moves into three key sections: what team members remember from the sprint, how they could make the next sprint worse, and finally deciding what actions to take next. Deniz explains that the power of this approach lies in using humor to discuss serious problems—by asking how to make things worse, team members can indirectly highlight what's already not working. This format creates an informal, relaxed environment where people feel comfortable addressing challenging topics that might otherwise remain unspoken. Self-reflection Question: How might introducing an element of humor or "reverse thinking" help your team discuss problems they've been avoiding in traditional retrospective formats? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Does joy ever feel risky, like a lovely bonus to an otherwise painful reality, or like something only available when we experience something worth celebrating? What if we make joy not only a regular practice but a powerful weapon in our journey to increased wholeness and emotional freedom? In this episode, counselor, author, and Bible study writer Nicole Zasowski shares how joy impacts our brains, our sense of wellbeing and our trust in Christ. Resource Referenced: Daring Joy - Bible Study Book with Video Access: What Six Women in the Bible Teach Us About the Power of Celebration When It Feels Risky, Complicated, and Even Impossible by Nicole Zasowski. Key topics covered: Choosing empowered boundaries Why it can be hard for certain identity truths to feel true How we can steward our pain well How to establish rhythms of joy that increase our resiliency, strength, and enhance our relationships. Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? When has it felt daring to choose or embrace joy? How might setting "boundaries" in an attempt to change someone else's behavior relinquish your power? Consider one of your more challenging relationships. What might an empowered boundary look like in that situation? What might it look like in your life and season to institute a rhythm of joy? What are your thoughts regarding how Nicole defines joy? What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode? Find Nicole Zasowski: On her website On Instagram On Facebook Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group (Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

As summer approaches, things shift—and if you're a working mom, you're probably already feeling it. ☀️ In this episode of The Dream It, Do It Podcast, I'm walking you through how I'm prepping for a successful summer—both at home and in business. From adjusting routines to navigating a four-day workweek, I'm sharing the small but mighty changes that help me feel less scattered and more steady as the season kicks in. Here's what we talk about:

What happens when the homeschool books close for summer? In this episode of Everyday Educator, discover how seasoned homeschool moms balance freedom and structure during the summer months. From beach trips and bedroom makeovers to spiritual growth and preparation for the next school year, our guests share candid stories and practical wisdom about creating meaningful summer rhythms that refresh both parents and children. Whether you're wondering if academics should continue or how to manage household chaos during vacation season, this conversation offers encouraging insights for every stage of the homeschool journey.   Resources: Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from Its Cultural Captivity by Nancy Pearcey - Amazon   Episode Sponsored by The Math Map: Digits, Integers, and Fractions The Math Map series by Classical Conversations offers a unique, Christ-centered approach to mathematics that emphasizes the language of math in a natural learning environment. The curriculum follows a "one family schoolhouse" approach with consistent 32-page booklets that focus on building foundational mathematical skills in a classical, structured environment. Discover how your family can celebrate God's design of mathematical order Visit https://classicalconversations.com/the-math-map today to transform your family's math experience!

Send us a textGet ready for total musical mayhem! In this episode, we sit down with Dave & Robin from The Blunatics — a Treasure Coast band that blends blues, theatrics, and pure lunacy. From kazoo solos to bloody guitars, table dancing to awkward gig confessions, this one has it all.If you would like to SUPPORT the podcast, JOIN our Patreon page.https://www.patreon.com/RiffsnRhythmsPodcast.LISTEN on Apple Podcast, Leave us a RATING and Reviewhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drums-and-rums/id1503281559?uo=4We talk:- The origins of The Blunatics (and Blu-ray, That Man & Robin, and other amazing band name near-misses)- Turning disco and Prince into blues bangers- Wild road stories — including stage injuries and audience tears- Why the Treasure Coast music scene matters- And yes… rubber chickens, disco balls, and glockenspiels are involved- This episode is packed with laughs, heart, and enough weirdness to make a kazoo cry.

Click here to send me a quick message :) How can slowing down to "body time" support your healing process?There is a HUGE difference between the speed of your mind/emotions and your body. The mind moves quickly, and the emotions, while not as fast, are still far faster than the body itself.So... what happens when you slow down to the rhythm of your body, your cycles, your womb, your tissues?THIS is where healing happens. When we move too quickly, we're forcing things. We can miss opportunities to receive the healing that's available for us. And of course, this makes sense. We live in a world that is constantly requesting for us to be faster, do more, produce efficiently.But the truth is, when we slow down, we can tune in, we can listen, we can hear our inner wisdom, we can receive nourishment and care and connection.In today's episode, I share about a few different examples of body time. Then I lead a 20 minute guided embodiment meditation to help you connect with your own personal wombspace time. Slow, present, connected.Resources:Today's shownotes: The healing practice of slowing down to "body time"Free womb connection + clearing guided meditationEpisode 28: Rhythms of your wombEpisode 61: Healing trauma + womb tending with Dr Emily WilsonEpisode 141: Uterine Unwinding with Dr Kathryn KloosEpisode 151: The anatomy of arousal with Juliana Rose GoldstoneIf you loved this episode, share it with a friend, or take a screenshot and share on social media and tag me @herbalwombwisdomAnd if you love this podcast, leave a rating & write a review! It's really helpful to get the show to more amazing humans like you.  ❤️DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I'm an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal concerns.Support the show

Are you intentionally building your marriage, or just letting it happen? In this insightful episode, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons share the practical rhythms and intentional habits that have helped them cultivate a thriving 28-year marriage. As they near the conclusion of their seven-week series on "The Fight for Us," they reflect on the importance of proactively creating structure rather than simply letting marriage unfold on its own.Drawing from their own experience of marriage transformation after an intensive retreat in year 19, Rebekah and Gabe emphasize how establishing regular rhythms—daily, weekly, and annual—creates the foundation for a lasting relationship. From sharing calendars and locations to scheduling 15-minute daily connection times and regular date nights, these practical disciplines help couples stay intentionally connected through every season of life. The Lyons also announce their upcoming marriage journal project, "The Journal for Us: 10 Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have," designed to guide couples through essential discussions about money, sex, career, calling, and more.Throughout the episode, Rebekah and Gabe offer encouragement to listeners at every stage of marriage—whether newly wed or decades in—reminding them that the fight for a thriving marriage is worth it not only for themselves but for their children, grandchildren, and legacy. With vulnerability and wisdom, they emphasize that these practices didn't come naturally in their early years of marriage but have become the essential scaffolding that allows their relationship to continue growing and flourishing.Order The Fight for Us:https://a.co/d/aJehu4fJoin the Marriage May Challenge:https://www.rebekahlyons.com/marriagemayRegister for the Marriage & Parenting Retreat:November 20-21, 2025 at https://www.rebekahlyons.com/retreatParticipate in the THINQ resource, Let's Talk Relationships: https://events.thinqmedia.com/relationships

In this episode, Roger Pethybridge and Philip Muela discuss the importance of practicing presence with God and with others. They explore the theological foundations of this concept, drawing from Brother Lawrence's teachings and the biblical narrative of creation, fall, redemption, and renewal. The conversation emphasizes the need for intentionality in cultivating spiritual disciplines and the significance of community in reconnecting with the source of life. The hosts also address the challenges of practicing presence in a busy world and offer practical insights for personal application. In this conversation, Jeffrey and Roger explore the importance of developing a rule of life through the inventory of daily habits and rhythms. They discuss the significance of replacing deforming habits with those that foster spiritual growth and connection with God. The dialogue emphasizes the necessity of community and the church in nurturing these spiritual practices, highlighting the vertical connection with God and the horizontal connection with others. They also address the challenges of forming genuine friendships within the church and the importance of engaging in community life.

In this episode, Jason sits down with Dustin Funk, Lead Pastor of Oasis Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Dustin shares his journey from encountering God at summer camp as a teenager, to stepping into leadership at a small Italian-speaking church, to guiding that same church through a remarkable season of cultural transition and growth. Dustin reflects on the lessons he's learned over 27 years in pastoral ministry, how to lead through change, how to apologize well, and how to stay grounded in the faithful work of local church leadership. He talks candidly about what it was like to preach through an interpreter in an ethnic church context, how his church embraced a portable season before building a permanent home, and how he has come to embrace annual rhythms of rest. In this conversation Dustin shares about: How a camp experience shaped Dustin's call to ministry,Preaching in a language he didn't speak,The transformation of Oasis Church from an ethnic congregation to a multi-generational community,The highs and lows of 12 years as a portable church,Why he takes a study break every year,How the gospel offers something the world is hungry for.Show NotesOasis Church – Winnipeg, MBLearn more about ⁠Baptize Canada.⁠

Nathan Harrison teaches on May 18, 2025.

Send us a textDo you ever feel like no matter how much you do, it's never enough? In Week 3 of our Rhythms series, we explore the rhythm of Sabbath — a practice designed not just to help us recover from exhaustion, but to transform how we live.In this message, Pastor Reid unpacks: ✅ Why God modeled rest before sin entered the world ✅ What makes Sabbath different from just taking a day off ✅ How Jesus redefined Sabbath as a gift, not a rule ✅ Practical ways to reflect, recharge, reconnect, and recreate through SabbathWhether you're worn out or just hungry for more of God, this message is your invitation to stop striving and start resting in the One who said, “It is finished.”

In this electrifying episode of QSJ Radio, we sit down with the dynamic Pau Walters, a multicultural artist hailing from Palma de Mallorca. With a rich heritage—English mother and Spanish father—Pau brings a unique fusion to the global music scene. His sound seamlessly blends the soulful rhythms of R&B, the infectious beats of Hip Hop, and the captivating grooves of Afrobeats and Funk, all while weaving his storytelling magic in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Rest can feel like an undeserved “luxury” for many of us — but what if it's actually a gift from God to help us resist the “pharaohs” of our age that plague us with constant striving and endless productivity? Sheila Wise Rowe, a counselor, spiritual director and author of “Healing Leadership Trauma,” joins this episode of Today's Conversation podcast to explore the transformational power of rest — and why God's rhythms for our lives are so different from the world's relentless demands. While our culture tends to measure value by output, the gospel offers a rich vision of rest as a practice that nurtures emotional, spiritual and communal flourishing. In this conversation, NAE President Walter Kim and Sheila Wise Rowe discuss: Why rest is central to the gospel; How to recognize signs of emotional and spiritual overdrive; Rhythms of rest woven throughout Scripture; andHow God's design for rest frees us.Subscribe today wherever you listen to podcasts.Find the show Notes: http://www.nae.org/wiserowepodcastWatch the full Interview on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je-hAOSKoWI

Annie F. Downs is back, and she's bringing the grit, the laughs, and the deep soul-stuff. From rolling ottomans up four flights of stairs to discovering how New York life reshaped her rhythms, Annie shares what it means to grow through the hard and embrace unexpected gifts from God. She opens up about her journey of grief, the heart behind her children's book Where Did TJ Go?, and how singleness has led to a life she truly loves. It's raw, funny, and powerfully honest. Don't miss it! Connect with us on social!Annie: @anniefdownsLevi: @leviluskoJennie: @jennieluskoFresh Life Church: @freshlife [Links]That Sounds Fun Podcast: https://bit.ly/43YTLEqGet the 5-Gallon Bucket: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHYGet the Lusketeer Sticker: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY Subscribe for more exclusive content: https://levilusko.com/hitl-subscribe Timestamps00:45 - Annie's New York Life & Brick Wall Vibes02:15 - The Struggle of Rhythms in Two Cities06:00 - Prayer Rooms, Singleness & Hope for the Future10:40 - Don't Quit in February: How to Hold On in the Storm17:00 - The Power of a 10-Minute Timer to Fight Temptation36:55 - Behind the Book: Where Did TJ Go? and Grieving With Kids

Are you building your homeschool and daily life around a version of yourself that doesn't even exist right now?In this heartfelt 300th episode of Her Home and Heart, I share what it really looks like to let go of the "ideal mom" and rebuild rhythms that honor who you are in your current season—especially when life feels heavier than you ever expected. From adjusting homeschool structure to giving yourself permission to embrace God's mercy, this episode is an honest look at simplifying when things get hard. If your season has shifted and you're feeling the weight of new demands, this is for you.

Annie F. Downs is back, and she's bringing the grit, the laughs, and the deep soul-stuff. From rolling ottomans up four flights of stairs to discovering how New York life reshaped her rhythms, Annie shares what it means to grow through the hard and embrace unexpected gifts from God. She opens up about her journey of grief, the heart behind her children's book Where Did TJ Go?, and how singleness has led to a life she truly loves. It's raw, funny, and powerfully honest. Don't miss it! Connect with us on social!Annie: @anniefdownsLevi: @leviluskoJennie: @jennieluskoFresh Life Church: @freshlife [Links]That Sounds Fun Podcast: https://bit.ly/43YTLEqGet the 5-Gallon Bucket: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHYGet the Lusketeer Sticker: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY Subscribe for more exclusive content: https://levilusko.com/hitl-subscribe Timestamps00:45 - Annie's New York Life & Brick Wall Vibes02:15 - The Struggle of Rhythms in Two Cities06:00 - Prayer Rooms, Singleness & Hope for the Future10:40 - Don't Quit in February: How to Hold On in the Storm17:00 - The Power of a 10-Minute Timer to Fight Temptation36:55 - Behind the Book: Where Did TJ Go? and Grieving With Kids

In this solo episode, I'm sharing a big family update—we're expecting baby number nine! I'm also chatting about where we're at with our custom farmhouse build (hint: it's going slower than I hoped), how we're navigating delays, and what I've learned through the process. I'm answering your questions on everything from large family rhythms to sourdough baking with freshly milled grains, co-sleeping routines, dairy goats vs. cows, and more. Whether you're in the thick of little years, planning a future homestead, or just love chatting all things motherhood and homemaking, I think you'll enjoy this one. In this episode, we cover: Big announcement: we're expecting baby #9 later this summer! Why we won't be in the new farmhouse before the baby arrives Unexpected delays and decisions in building from raw land Why I'm learning to appreciate the slower pace of this build The vision behind our forever home (inspired by my parents' setup) Our Sunday family rhythm: large family gathering, casual food, outdoor country life Switching a sourdough starter to freshly milled flour without a complicated transition Our experience with dairy goats (and why we ultimately stuck with cows for milk) My must-have babywearing favorites for every stage—from newborn snuggles to toddler back carries How I navigate my evening routine with a co-sleeping baby (and what changes around 6 months) Late-night snacks I love—nourishing ideas that feel indulgent but skip the junk Thoughts on prenatals vs. whole food nutrition during pregnancy—and how I approach supplements Tips for getting soft, well-risen sourdough bread with freshly milled flour Troubleshooting sandwich bread made with whole grains: rising issues, sour flavor, and more Sourdough baking without an oven? My go-to stovetop recipes for bread-like alternatives How we're managing indoor pets with a big family and young children Reflections on motherhood through different seasons—how the hardest years eventually feel softer Designing a new farmhouse: blending modern function with vintage character (and why I'm saying yes to closets!) View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! RESOURCES MENTIONED Check out my friend Ashley's slow and intentional home build I share more details about my current pregnancy in this recent announcement video Take a look at the recent design refresh to my parents' home Check out the Q&A episode I recorded with my sisters Laura & Andrea Listen to this podcast episode with Anja all about sourdough and freshly-milled grains Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook CONNECT Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast?  A guest you'd like me to interview?  Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

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No matter how dreamy your destination is, there's one thing that can make or break your trip: sleep. In this episode, I'm joined by sleep therapists Leah Corkum and Marlee Boyle, co-founders of Sleep-Works, a Canadian-based virtual sleep education company helping individuals and families improve their sleep health. With certifications in CBT for insomnia, clinical sleep health, and years of experience in both nursing and respiratory therapy, Leah and Marlee bring a holistic and practical approach to sleep support that goes far beyond just tips and tools. We talk about how travel disrupts sleep, what actually causes jet lag, and why light exposure, sleep environment, and the way you use (or misuse) melatonin can all have a big impact on how you feel before, during, and after a trip. Whether you're a frequent flyer, a parent navigating time zone shifts with kids, or just trying to avoid that foggy, post-vacation exhaustion, this conversation is packed with practical strategies from professionals who know the science—and the real life struggle—of sleep and travel.   Get full show notes and transcript: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/sleep-while-traveling-jet-lag-tips/ Want to shape the show? Take the Point Me To First Class listener survey and share what you love and want more of!   Eager to learn the secrets of award travel so that you can turn your expenses into unforgettable experiences? Join the Points Made Easy course waitlist here: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy

There's a quiet unraveling that can happen in the name of doing it all. You wake up one morning feeling like a shadow of yourself—your schedule's full, your to-do list is long, but your soul feels thin. You're showing up, sure… but not from a place of wholeness. “Something has to shift”, you think.In today's episode of Let's Be Cleere, I'm joined by my dear friend Alyssa Joy Bethke—author, mama (now to four!), podcast host, and truth-teller whose life is such an example of what it means to steward what matters and learn to release what doesn't. Her newest book When Doing It All Is Undoing You has been an anchor for countless women feeling stretched, worn, and quietly wondering, “Is this how it's supposed to feel?”Together, we talk about the ache and glory of motherhood, the refining nature of life's transitions, and the sacred undoing that often comes before deep healing. Alyssa shares what it looks like to embrace slow rhythms in a world that tells us to run faster—and how rest, surrender, and small faithfulness are often the truest signs of strength.Whether you're in a season of busyness, transition, or simply trying to breathe deeper and live slower, this episode will meet you there—with gentleness, wisdom, and the invitation to lay it all down.✨ In this episode, we explore: • How undoing can be the beginning of healing • The myth of balance and the beauty of surrender • Her CRAZY, miraculous birth story of her fourth, Jayden (you won't want to miss this one!) • Rhythms of renewal in the thick of motherhood • Why your worth was never meant to be earnedThis one feels like a deep breath. A reminder that less really can be more, and that you're already deeply loved right where you are.More from Alyssa Joy Bethke:

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What happens when life takes an unexpected turn, but it's not the one you prayed for? In this powerful episode, Lilly Christy shares her journey from surprise pregnancy to a Down syndrome diagnosis, and the rollercoaster of emotions that followed. But what began in fear ended in peace. Through community support, prayer, and a whole lot of surrender, Lilly discovered that God's plan, though wildly different than hers, was deeply good. If you've ever felt like God changed your story without asking first—this episode will give you hope. #faith #motherhood #downsyndrome #godsplan #community Ready to take a next step and share your gifts with the congregation?

Nathan Harrison teaches on May 11, 2025.

Nathan Harrison teaches on May 11, 2025.

Send us a textIn Week 2 of our Rhythms series, we delve into the transformative practices of prayer and fasting. These spiritual disciplines are not about religious obligation but about creating space to connect deeply with God.Key Takeaways:   * Prayer is our direct line of communication with God, allowing us to align our hearts with His.   * Fasting is a deliberate act of setting aside physical needs to focus on spiritual growth and dependence on God.Together, prayer and fasting help us:   * Cultivate a deeper intimacy with God.   * Gain clarity and discernment in decision-making.   * Strengthen our spiritual resilience.Join us as we explore how integrating these rhythms into our daily lives can lead to profound spiritual renewal.

You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things.  Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn't work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organization, and pivoting when life throws you curveballs. So grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us!  Reminder:  A head's up we have a special Summer Success Series on the podcast for the next few weeks to help you get ready for summer.  I have a special gift for you if you are starting to feel overwhelmed, worried about planning your summer, or wondering how you are going to balance trying to get work done with kids at home.  Right now until May 30th we are offering discounted 60 min power packed coaching calls to help you map out your summer and get on top of your schedule before it's too late.  Just go to the link (https://byrdmichelle.thrivecart.com/unstuck-personal-coaching-60min/) and use the code SUMMER to schedule your discounted 60 min coaching call and we can get you all set!  We have some other surprises in store for this month, so make sure you are getting all the insider emails.  If you are not getting the insider emails  then go check out the contact page on the website: www.byrdmichelle.com,or shoot us an email at contact@byrdmichelle.com.   I pray this blesses you! Michelle PS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn't working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at: Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my website Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

Send us a textEpisode Summary: Dr. Gyorgy Buzsaki discusses the hippocampus's role beyond memory and spatial navigation, delving into its broader functions in cognition, action planning, and brain-body interactions; how hippocampal rhythms, like sharp wave ripples, influence memory consolidation, glucose regulation, and metabolic health, challenging conventional neuroscience assumptions; the interplay of brain rhythms, sleep, and preconfigured neural dynamics; the history and conceptual foundations of neuroscience; and more.About the guest: Gyorgy Buzsaki, MD, PhD is a professor at NYU. He leads a lab investigating how neural circuits underpin cognition, particularly through oscillations and brain-body interactions. His work has significantly advanced understanding of memory formation and spatial navigation.Note: Podcast episodes are fully available to paid subscribers on the M&M Substack and everyone on YouTube. Partial versions are available elsewhere. Transcript and other information on Substack.Key Conversation Points:Hippocampus isn't just for memory or navigation; it may orchestrate action planning and abstract representations of the world, shaped by evolutionary constraints.Brain rhythms, like sharp wave ripples, synchronize neural activity, enabling efficient communication and impacting bodily functions like glucose homeostasis.Sharp wave ripples, prominent during non-REM sleep and consummatory states, are critical for memory consolidation and may link sleep disruptions to metabolic disorders.Buzsaki challenges the idea of memory as fixed synaptic patterns, proposing it's more like dynamic, cloud-like sequences, endlessly reconfigurable.The brain's intrinsic dynamics prioritize action generation and learning from consequences over external representations.Related episode:M&M 16: Sleep, Dreams, Memory & the Brain | Bob Stickgold*Not medical advice.Support the showAll episodes, show notes, transcripts, and more at the M&M Substack Affiliates: KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + potassium, calcium & magnesium, formulated with kidney health in mind. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription (cancel anytime) Lumen device to optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. Use code MIND for 10% off Readwise: Organize and share what you read. 60 days FREE through link Athletic Greens: Comprehensive & convenient daily nutrition. Free 1-year supply of vitamin D with purchase. MASA Chips—delicious tortilla chips made from organic corn and grass-fed beef tallow. No seed oils or artificial ingredients. Use code MIND for 20% off For all the ways you can support my efforts

In this episode of Best Night Ever, we go far beyond the basics of sleep hygiene and unlock the science-backed secrets to transform your nights — and your days. Join Dr. Jay Khorsandi as we break down the three most potent levers for better sleep: light exposure, body temperature, and circadian rhythm alignment.You'll get practical hacks, advanced tools, and the latest research on: ☀️ Using morning sunlight and evening dimming to reset your internal clock ❄️ Optimizing bedroom temperature for deeper sleep ⏰ Anchoring your body's circadian rhythm for peak energy, mood, and healthPlus, we cover smart tech, supplements, and a gold-standard wind-down routine you can start tonight. Whether you're a biohacker or just tired of feeling exhausted, this episode will equip you with everything you need to wake up refreshed.

Summer is knocking on our door.  I would love to help you create the summer you will actually enjoy vs. one filled with chaos, whining, screen time, and snacks (or is that just me?).  Are you already feeling overwhelmed at the thought of school ending? Wondering what to do with your kids all day as you try to actually work?  I'm here to help.  As a reminder we started the Summer Success Series - 10 weeks of episodes to give you a life line by helping you manage and plan your summer, so that you can actually enjoy it! Today in our second episode we are going to talk about why we need to change our routines, and rhythms, and some practical steps we can take.  Let's dive in!  Reminder: A head's up we have some extra surprises in store for this month, so make sure you are getting all the insider emails.  If you are not getting the insider emails  then go check out the contact page on the website: www.byrdmichelle.com,or shoot us an email at contact@byrdmichelle.com.   The doors to our Group Coaching Program, Get Your Time Back just closed.  If you are regretting not jumping in then I have some good news for you! Right now until May 30th we are offering discounted 60 min power packed coaching calls to help you map out your summer and get on top of your schedule before it's too late.  Just go to the link https://byrdmichelle.thrivecart.com/unstuck-personal-coaching-60min/ and use the code SUMMER to schedule your discounted 60 min coaching call and we can get you all set!  I pray this blesses you! Michelle PS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn't working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at: Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my website Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

Have a question? Click here. In this episode of the Grace Health Podcast, Janice McWilliams joins us, a psychotherapist, spiritual director, and author of "Restore My Soul: Reimagining Self-Care for a Sustainable Life." We discuss how to practice meaningful self-care that goes beyond "Barbie-style" pampering to create sustainable rhythms that prevent burnout while living out your calling. Janice McWilliams (MDiv, LCPC) is a psychotherapist in private practice, a certified spiritual director, speaker and author of Restore My Soul: Reimagining Self-Care for a Sustainable Life. Janice completed her Master of Divinity at Howard University and her counseling degree at Loyola University in Maryland. Janice's love of the depths and intrigue of the human experience is matched by her desire to find her place in God's work of restoring and revitalizing souls everywhere. Her blog promotes spiritual, relational, and psychological transformationYou'll hear today:1.  The Problem with "Barbie-Style" Self-Care 2. What the "Hormone Soup Metaphor" is3. How to Take a Better Break  4. Learning from Jesus's Rhythms 5. Discerning What Is "Ours to Do" 6. Balancing Fast and Slow Seasons 7.  Phone Usage and Self-Care 8. The Four Realms of Self-Care Connect with Janice:Book: Available on Amazon and NavPressWebsite: hormonesoupresource.comJanice's Resources:Restore My Soul: Reimagining Self-Care for a Sustainable LifeOnline course for ministry leadersConnect with Janice:https://janicemcwilliams.comInstagram: @janicemcwilliamsJoin The Stronger Collective Nourished Notes Newsletter Core Essentials: Episode 1 2 3 430+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellLeave a one-time tip of $5

Send us a textMusic, madness, and way too many drinks — this is Riffs & Rhythms, baby.If you would like to SUPPORT the podcast, JOIN our Patreon page.https://www.patreon.com/RiffsnRhythmsPodcast.LISTEN on Apple Podcast, Leave us a RATING and Reviewhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drums-and-rums/id1503281559?uo=4In this wild and unfiltered episode, we welcome Treasure Coast outlaw-country artist Bethany Lynn — and nothing's off-limits. From quitting the music industry (briefly), to detailing yachts in hurricane season, to being allegedly banned from venues (thanks, Mom), Bethany dishes out hilarious and heartfelt stories about life as a working musician. We talk Nashville, carpal tunnel, retirement home gigs, and how old men flock to her like "flies on

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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.Today, we are wrapping up our series on Rhythms & Routines with a piece written  by former guest, Alecia Doty. Based on the Doty Family Plan she and her husband created, Alecia regularly creates a personal mission plan, or Rule of Life, informed the Word of God, to help her set and keep personal priorities in order. In this article, Alecia explains what a Rule of Life is and gives some pointers on how to create one. I follow up with some examples from a past rule of life plan that she shared with AoH readers. You can access Alecia's full example and a blank version for your plan at theartofhomepodcast.com/ruleoflifeNOTES & LINKSMore on Rule of Life from John Mark Comer https://practicingthewayarchives.org/unhurrying-with-a-rule-of-life/workbookSpiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald WhitneySupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES Free Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy Mail Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum Newsletter Archive JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide Audio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supporters SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support

Jesus said, “the harvest is ready, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray to the Lord of the harvest that he would send laborers.” Notice that Jesus does not tell us to pray for the harvest–it's ready–he tells us to pray for the church which seems to be too apathetic, ill equipped, or insecure to go out and proclaim the gospel. Because Christ died for the lost, Inspire Church should passionately pursue them and proclaim the good news. This is the primary mission of the church. In this episode we want to paint a picture of what it looks like to “tell the story and to live it out” in our own lives as we seek to become a church that lives in rhythms of witness. Panelists Name: Philip Muela & Roger Pethybridge Pastor Phillip Lee (Senior Pastor of Hope Community Church)