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We discuss the magic of ritual garb with our friend Severely Mame!Find traditional formulas, such as oils, self-Igniting Incense Powders, Washes, Materia Magica, and more at Austin's Shop BaneXBramble.com
How do the places we inhabit shape our sense of meaning, connection, and well-being?In this episode, Monica sits down with architect, author, and placemaker Dr. Phill Tabb for a wide-ranging conversation on the relationship between place, spirituality, and human flourishing. Together, they explore how thoughtful design, biophilia, ritual, awe, and sensory experience can help create environments that support deeper connections to ourselves, to one another, and to the natural world.The conversation also examines the role of mythology, storytelling, and creative practices in shaping our experience of place. From the symbolism embedded in communities and cities to the power of observation, sketching, and reflection, Phill shares insights drawn from decades of research and practice.Whether you're interested in design, wellness, spirituality, or the human need for belonging, this episode offers a thoughtful exploration of how place influences the way we live, feel, and connect.Show NotesWellness Architecture and Urban DesignSpiritual Wellness and the Built EnvironmentPlacemaking Through Myths, Experience and DrawingThin Places, Sacred Architecture, and Biophilic Patterns with Dr. Phill TabbPlace Drawing as a Sacred Practice by Phillip TabbAs Serenbe exhibition will show, architect Phill Tabb's art always starts with nature (ARTS ATL)Biophilia, placemaking, spiritual wellness, thin places, architecture, wellness design, nature connection, awe, ritual, human flourishing, sense of place, mythology, storytelling, community design, biophilic design, creativity, drawing, journaling, mindfulness, well-being, environmental psychology, sacred spaces, intentional living, place attachment, connection to nature, personal growth, reflective practice, healthy communities, design for wellness, meaning and purposeBiophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers
La mayoría de las mujeres más capaces, exitosas e inteligentes viven en su energía masculina sin darse cuenta. No es una elección, es simplemente una adaptación.Este episodio no es una crítica a las mujeres fuertes ni mucho mens a los hombres. Es un mapa. El mapa de los cinco caminos por los que el sistema, la cultura y las relaciones te llevaron a tu masculino sin preguntarte.Porque entender el origen es lo que te da poder sobre el patrón. En este episodio hablamos de:✅Por qué el magnetismo femenino vive en el SER y no en el hacer, y por qué esos dos estados no pueden coexistir.✅La física cuántica de la polaridad: Por qué dos polos iguales se repelen y qué tiene que ver eso con tus relaciones.✅Lo que la neurociencia dice sobre el sistema nervioso simpático vs. parasimpático y dónde vive el magnetismo.✅Los 5 caminos por los que el mundo te masculinizó: La educación del resultado, la cultura del hustle, las relaciones donde fuiste la fuerte, la celebración social del éxito femenino y el trauma de mostrarte y que no alcanzara.✅Por qué el éxito se convirtió en una armadura perfecta y cómo esa misma armadura bloquea el magnetismo.Si alguna vez sentiste que construiste una vida extraordinaria pero algo falta, este episodio nombra exactamente qué es ese algo.El femenino no desaparece. Solo se apaga. Y se puede encender de nuevo.¿Lista para encenderlo? ❤️
This week we have another incredibly sweet love story! When Lucy wrote in to share how she and her wife fell in love, I knew I had to have her on to share all of the details.Lucy and Liv spent years believing they were both completely straight. They were best friends, inseparable, and deeply connected, but neither of them ever imagined their friendship could become something more.Then, during a Thanksgiving trip that neither of them expected to be life-changing, everything shifted.In this conversation, Lucy walks me through the entire journey: growing up assuming she was straight, forming an intense friendship with Liv, the confusing and exhilarating moment their feelings changed, and how they navigated falling in love while trying to make sense of what it meant for their identities, families, and futures.We talk about friendship, sexuality, labels, intuition, and what it feels like when a connection is so powerful that it completely rewrites the story you thought your life was going to follow.Whether you've questioned your own identity, experienced an unexpected love, or simply enjoy a beautiful love story, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the most important relationships arrive in ways we never could have predicted.Sponsors:Clean Simple Eats: Clean Simple Eats is undeniably clean and 100% delicious. Shop the best-tasting protein drinks at https://www.CleanSimpleEats.com Cotton: Learn more at https://www.TheFabricOfOurLives.com Ritual: For a limited time, save 25% on your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/REALSTUFF Spindrift: Visit https://www.drinkspindrift.com and use code lucie for 15% off.Watch this episode in video form on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmevEcbh5h5FEX0pazPEtN86t7eb2OgX To apply to be a guest on the show, visit luciefink.com/apply and send us your story. I also want to extend a special thank you to East Love for the show's theme song, Rolling Stone. Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealstuffpod Find Lucie here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luciebfink/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luciebfink YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/luciebfinkWebsite: https://luciefink.com/ Subscribe to my free newsletter "The Lucie List" here: https://thelucielist.beehiiv.com/subscribeExecutive Producer: Cloud10Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Javier Proenza speaks with Ioanna Sakellaraki, a Greek visual artist, photographer, and Fulbright Scholar currently conducting research with the Smithsonian, about the development of her interdisciplinary practice across photography, collage, embroidery, and archival work. The conversation examines Sakellaraki's transition from a career in communications strategy with EU institutions into contemporary art, the influence of personal grief and the discovery of her late father's archive on her work, and her engagement with Greek mourning traditions, Orthodox ritual, memory, and the unstable boundary between documentary and conceptual image-making.
New topics & dead horses, at your service! Answering all your burning questions today (church, sex, friendship breakups...you know the drill) and also opening up about the future of the pod and what maternity leave is gonna look like! I'm huffing and puffing and ready to birth this baby boy, but I can't wait to see what the podcast looks like after I return to Earth. Love y'all!TODAY'S SPONSORS:RITUAL: Get 25% off when you go to RITUAL.COM/BROADCAST // QUINCE: Get free shipping and 365 returns when you go to QUINCE.COM/BAD //SQUARESPACE: Go to SQUARESPACE.COM/BAD for a free trial and use code bad to get 10% off! //See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Zach Brooks is the General Manager of Smorgasburg LA, the largest weekly food market in L.A., with more than 10,000 folks attending the huge, historic space each Sunday at the Row DTLA. From phenomenon to institution, Smorgasburg LA has jump-started business for legendary L.A. names like Tacos 1986, Wanderlust Creamery, Evil Cooks, and Broad Street Oyster Company. With a bicoastal culinary legacy going back to his days as the steward of NY's Midtown Lunch, Zach traces both his origin and the origin of L.A.'s greatest Food Festival, and discusses the immense challenge of staying consistent while continuing to evolve.
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If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects. In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. Whether you enjoy consuming your content visually or via audio, we've got you covered - and it will always be provided free of charge. So, if you enjoy what we do and want to support our work of providing accessible, free content on various platforms, please consider making a donation to the links provided below. Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Substackhttps://substack.com/@theoccultrejects?r=7auau0&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageCash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsBiblioBernardi, Luciano, Peter Sleight, Gabriele Bandinelli, Simone Cencetti, Luciano Fattorini, Johanna Wdowczyc-Szulc, and Alfonso Lagi. “Effect of Rosary Prayer and Yoga Mantras on Autonomic Cardiovascular Rhythms: Comparative Study.” BMJ 323, no. 7327 (2001): 1446–1449.Benson, Herbert, John W. Lehmann, Mark S. Malhotra, Ralph F. Goldman, Jeffrey Hopkins, and Mark D. Epstein. “Body Temperature Changes During the Practice of g Tum-mo Yoga.” Nature 295 (1982): 234–236.Benson, Herbert, Mark S. Malhotra, Ralph F. Goldman, Gregory D. Jacobs, and Jeffrey Hopkins. “Three Case Reports of the Metabolic and Electroencephalographic Changes During Advanced Buddhist Meditation Techniques.” Behavioral Medicine 16, no. 2 (1990): 90–95.Bremer, Brandon, Lorenzo Wu, Zoran Josipovic, and colleagues. “Mindfulness Meditation Increases Default Mode, Salience, and Central Executive Network Connectivity.” Scientific Reports 12 (2022).Brewer, Judson A., Patrick D. Worhunsky, Jeremy R. Gray, Yi-Yuan Tang, Jochen Weber, and Hedy Kober. “Meditation Experience Is Associated with Differences in Default Mode Network Activity and Connectivity.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 108, no. 50 (2011): 20254–20259.Britton, Willoughby B. and colleagues. Research associated with the “Varieties of Contemplative Experience” project on meditation-related challenges, adverse effects, and safety considerations in contemplative practice.Crowley, Aleister. Liber E vel Exercitiorum sub figura IX. In the A∴A∴ training corpus. Relevant sections include asana, pranayama, and dharana as foundational magical exercises.Dennison, Paul. “Insights From an EEG Study of Buddhist Jhāna Meditation.” Frontiers in Human Neuroscience 13 (2019).Fialoke, Shantala, Helen Weng, and colleagues. “Functional Connectivity Changes in Meditators and Novices During Yoga Nidra Practice.” Scientific Reports 14 (2024).Fox, Kieran C. R., Savannah Nijeboer, Matthew L. Dixon, James L. Floman, Melissa Ellamil, Samuel P. Rumak, Peter Sedlmeier, and Kalina Christoff. “Is Meditation Associated with Altered Brain Structure? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Morphometric Neuroimaging in Meditation Practitioners.” Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews 43 (2014): 48–73.Hölzel, Britta K., James Carmody, Mark Vangel, Christina Congleton, Sita M. Yerramsetti, Tim Gard, and Sara W. Lazar. “Mindfulness Practice Leads to Increases in Regional Brain Gray Matter Density.” Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging 191, no. 1 (2011): 36–43.Kozhevnikov, Maria, Olesya Louchakova, Zoran Josipovic, and Michael A. Motes. “The Enhancement of Visuospatial Processing Efficiency Through Buddhist Deity Meditation.” Psychological Science 20, no. 5 (2009): 645–653.Kozhevnikov, Maria, John A. Elliott, Jennifer Shephard, and Klaus Gramann. “Neurocognitive and Somatic Components of Temperature Increases During g-Tummo Meditation: Legend and Reality.” PLOS ONE 8, no. 3 (2013): e58244.Laukkonen, Ruben E., and Heleen A. Slagter. “From Many to (N)one: Meditation and the Plasticity of the Predictive Mind.” Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews 128 (2021): 199–217.Lomas, Tim, Juan Carlos Ivtzan, and Itai K. Fu. “A Systematic Review of the Neurophysiology of Mindfulness on EEG Oscillations.” Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews 57 (2015): 401–410.Lott, James P., Richard J. Davidson, John D. Dunne, Thupten Jinpa, Antoine Lutz, and colleagues. “No Detectable Electroencephalographic Activity After Clinical Declaration of Death Among Tibetan Buddhist Meditators in Apparent Tukdam.” Frontiers in Psychology 11 (2021): 599190.Lutz, Antoine, Lawrence L. Greischar, Nancy B. Rawlings, Matthieu Ricard, and Richard J. Davidson. “Long-term Meditators Self-induce High-amplitude Gamma Synchrony During Mental Practice.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 101, no. 46 (2004): 16369–16373.Lutz, Antoine, Julie Brefczynski-Lewis, Tom Johnstone, and Richard J. Davidson. “Regulation of the Neural Circuitry of Emotion by Compassion Meditation: Effects of Meditative Expertise.” PLoS ONE 3, no. 3 (2008): e1897.Matko, Karin, Peter Sedlmeier, and colleagues. “Adverse Effects of Meditation and Mindfulness in Clinical Practice.” 2025.Patanjali. Yoga Sutras. Especially Book III, traditionally describing dharana, dhyana, and samadhi.Riegner, Gretchen, Fadel Zeidan, and colleagues. “Disentangling Self from Pain: Mindfulness Meditation-Induced Pain Relief Is Driven by Thalamic-Default Mode Network Decoupling.” Pain 164, no. 2 (2023): 280–291.Tang, Yi-Yuan, Britta K. Hölzel, and Michael I. Posner. “The Neuroscience of Mindfulness Meditation.” Nature Reviews Neuroscience 16 (2015): 213–225.Vago, David R., and David A. Silbersweig. “Self-awareness, Self-regulation, and Self-transcendence: A Framework for Understanding the Neurobiological Mechanisms of Mindfulness.” Frontiers in Human Neuroscience 6 (2012): 296.Zeidan, Fadel, and colleagues. Research on mindfulness meditation, pain modulation, attention, and the neural mechanisms of pain relief.Slagter, Heleen A., Antoine Lutz, Lawrence L. Greischar, Andrew D. Francis, Sander Nieuwenhuis, James M. Davis, and Richard J. Davidson. “Mental Training Affects Distribution of Limited Brain Resources.” PLOS Biology 5, no. 6 (2007): e138. Use for: Attentional blink, limited attention, and meditation changing how the brain allocates resources.Hölzel, Britta K., James Carmody, Mark Vangel, Christina Congleton, Sita M. Yerramsetti, Tim Gard, and Sara W. Lazar. “Mindfulness Practice Leads to Increases in Regional Brain Gray Matter Density.” Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging 191, no. 1 (2011): 36–43. Use for: Neuroplasticity, repeated practice leaving measurable marks on the brain, and the “practice writes itself into the practitioner” idea.Laukkonen, Ruben E., and Heleen A. Slagter. “From Many to (N)one: Meditation and the Plasticity of the Predictive Mind.” Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews 128 (2021): 199–217. Use for: Predictive processing, the brain as a prediction machine, meditation loosening automatic models, and the “veil” argument.Lutz, Antoine, Julie Brefczynski-Lewis, Tom Johnstone, and Richard J. Davidson. “Regulation of the Neural Circuitry of Emotion by Compassion Meditation: Effects of Meditative Expertise.” PLOS ONE 3, no. 3 (2008): e1897. Use for: Compassion meditation, loving-kindness, emotional circuitry, and training compassion as a repeatable state rather than just a moral idea.Kok, Bethany E., Kimberly A. Coffey, Michael A. Cohn, Lahnna I. Catalino, Tanya Vacharkulksemsuk, Sara B. Algoe, Marc A. Brantley, and Barbara L. Fredrickson. “How Positive Emotions Build Physical Health: Perceived Positive Social Connections Account for the Upward Spiral Between Positive Emotions and Vagal Tone.” Psychological Science 24, no. 7 (2013): 1123–1132. Use for: Loving-kindness, social connection, vagal tone, and the cautious “social nervous system” bridge.Black, David S., and George M. Slavich. “Mindfulness Meditation and the Immune System: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.” Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 1373, no. 1 (2016): 13–24. Use for: Immune-system caution, inflammation markers, cell-mediated immunity, biological aging, and why this material should be framed as tentative rather than miracle healing.Burić, Ivana, Miguel Farias, Jonathan Jong, Christopher Mee, and Inti A. Brazil. “What Is the Molecular Signature of Mind–Body Interventions? A Systematic Review of Gene Expression Changes Induced by Meditation and Related Practices.” Frontiers in Immunology 8 (2017): 670. Use for: Stress biology, inflammatory gene expression, NF-kB-related language, and the cautious claim that mind-body practices may affect biology below ordinary mood.Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. A
Aww Yeah!! Today we venture deep into the dark Scandinavian wilderness to explore 2017's The Ritual, the chilling folk-horror film that transforms grief, guilt, and friendship into something truly terrifying. We break down the story of four friends whose hiking trip through a remote forest becomes a nightmare filled with unsettling symbols, ancient legends, and an unseen presence stalking them from the shadows. Join Alec and Guests Stevie Caruso & Mike Molino as we discuss the film's atmospheric tension, its exploration of trauma and survivor's guilt, and the unique blend of psychological horror and Norse mythology that sets it apart from conventional monster movies. We'll also examine the creature design, the film's haunting visuals, and why The Ritual has become a modern cult favorite among horror fans. Whether you're a longtime horror enthusiast or discovering this eerie tale for the first time, this episode takes you beyond the trees and into the heart of one of the most memorable horror films of the last decade.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheel.of.horror7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videosApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel
New topics & dead horses, at your service! Answering all your burning questions today (church, sex, friendship breakups...you know the drill) and also opening up about the future of the pod and what maternity leave is gonna look like! I'm huffing and puffing and ready to birth this baby boy, but I can't wait to see what the podcast looks like after I return to Earth. Love y'all!TODAY'S SPONSORS:RITUAL: Get 25% off when you go to RITUAL.COM/BROADCAST // QUINCE: Get free shipping and 365 returns when you go to QUINCE.COM/BAD //SQUARESPACE: Go to SQUARESPACE.COM/BAD for a free trial and use code bad to get 10% off! //See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Gehörst du auch zu den 63 % der Deutschen, die Kaffeepackungen auf Vorrat horten? Unser täglich Brew gib uns heute – oder besser gesagt: 3 Tassen für ein Halleluja! Denn eines ist in Deutschland fast so sicher wie das Amen in der Kirche: Die Deutschen lieben ihren Kaffee. Im Schnitt trinken sie 3,2 Tassen am Tag – und sorgen natürlich dafür, dass der Nachschub nie ausgeht. Kein Wunder also, dass 85 % gezielt zugreifen, wenn Kaffee im Angebot ist, und 63 % eine kleine eiserne Reserve von ein bis drei Packungen zu Hause haben. Neudeutsch: Kaffee-Hamstern. In der neuen Folge von „5 Tassen täglich“ dreht sich deshalb alles um die spannendsten Erkenntnisse aus dem 15. Tchibo Kaffeereport 2026. Unter dem Motto „Wirkung“ werfen wir einen Blick darauf, was Kaffee für die Menschen in Deutschland wirklich bedeutet: Muntermacher, Ritual, Genussmoment – oder für manche inzwischen sogar ein kleines Luxusgut!
Fraternity Hazing… we know it exists although many deny it. It’s a longstanding tradition but it can be dismissed as harmless. It’s considered a rite of passage for pledges, but what happens when things go too far? Jennifer Fessler is joined by Eric and Linda Oakes who have decided to share the story of their son’s tragic death and its ties to his fraternity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fraternity Hazing… we know it exists although many deny it. It’s a longstanding tradition but it can be dismissed as harmless. It’s considered a rite of passage for pledges, but what happens when things go too far? Jennifer Fessler is joined by Eric and Linda Oakes who have decided to share the story of their son’s tragic death and its ties to his fraternity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Fr. Shannon reflects on how we can reconnect with spiritual practices after being hurt by faith communities […] The post Reclaiming Ritual appeared first on Queer Theology.
Vortrag im Rahmen der Tagung "Bibel: Performanz, Materialität, Ritual". 11. und 12. Juni 2026, Bern, im Rahmen des Projektes "Bibelperformanzen. Eine empirisch-qualitative Studie zum Umgang mit der Bibel in christlich-religiösen Praxisvollzügen".= Präsentation =Alexander Lasch. 2026. "Siehe die heutige Looſung." Tägliche Verse zur Eröffnung von Interaktionsräumen. Zenodo. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20640618.
Sam, Dylan, and Dark Smith are back to break down: Dark Smith showing up barefoot like a giant hobbit, Sam spiraling in shame over the ravioli Dana keeps using to fatten up the pig, the show cracking the top 100 most-hyped on all of YouTube, the explosive New York Times report on the White House freaking out over the Epstein files and the cabinet huddling in the Situation Room to figure out how to get the big guy out from under it, Sam officially declaring himself a moderate solo anarchist who's never voting again while spiraling on the LA mayoral race, the Trump administration allegedly forcing New Mexico to shut down the Zorro Ranch investigation, Taylor McMahon's wall-to-wall-nuts YouTube essay arguing Epstein wasn't just a blackmail operation but the latest link in a 600-year chain of ritualistic child sacrifice, Epstein hoarding stolen petroglyphs, Catholic death bells, and Mecca cloth to charge his fake-door demon-summoning temple, the Crowley to Jack Parsons to L. Ron Hubbard to JPL pipeline and Sam's perfect Satanist-Scientologist-Nazi joke that builds NASA, the 600-year pattern running through Gilles de Rais's 800 child victims, the Affair of the Poisons, and Belgian monster Mark Dutroux running his ring from inside jail, Trump declaring the Iran war over a day before the SpaceX IPO and the tech bubble about to burst, Bari Weiss taking over CNN after gutting 60 Minutes on Bloody Thursday, Sam's theory that Jerry Seinfeld is the Bari Weiss of comedy, Peter Thiel's new "Objection" startup using AI to judge journalism for billionaire victims, and Crumbl releasing a dirty soda with 186 grams of sugar that simply has to be outlawed. Subscribe and give us that sweet brown hype. Occult Rituals in Epstein Files Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0Yh8-h5Ie0 Grab Tickets To Sam Tripoli's Live Shows At: https://samtripoli.com/events/ Albuquerque, NM: 6/13 Austin, TX: 6/18 Miami, Fl: 7/31-8/1 Lawerence, KS: 9/17-9/19 Tulsa, OK: 10/9-10/10 Dallas, TX: 11/07 New Orleans, LA: 11/13 - 15 Austin, TX: DEC 11th-13th: Buy Our Merch or Sam Will Fight You: https://conspiracy-social-club-aka-deep-waters.myshopify.com/ Subscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkaDeepWaters Check out Dylan's instagram - @dylanpetewrenn Check out Deep Waters Instagram: @akadeepwaters Check out Bad Tv podcast: https://bit.ly/3RYuTG0 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: BLUECHEW GOLD Go to BlueChew.com and use promo code "DEEP" to get your 3rd month free
UFC Freedom 250 is being sold as history, spectacle, patriotism, and entertainment. But to me, it looks like something much darker: a ritualized blood spectacle staged through politics, violence, media, and mass attention.In this episode of Idiot Mystic, I look at UFC Freedom 250 through the lens of occult symbolism, ancient Rome, elite spectacle, war, blood sport, and the strange spiritual logic of turning violence into ceremony. This is not just about fights. It is about what happens when empire, entertainment, aggression, and national myth all collapse into one broadcast.Is it “just sports,” or are we watching a modern occult blood ritual hiding in plain sight?Idiot MysticWebsite: idiotmystic.comInstagram: @idiotmysticTikTok: @idiotmysticDiscord: https://discord.gg/dXKjhZrZmM
Liebe Freunde, es ist nicht wirklich Sommer, bis Geoff Keighley nicht eine überlange Dauerwerbesendung „Summer Game Fest“ im Internet ausgestrahlt hat. Und die Tradition verlangt, dass rings um diesen Magischen Zeitpunkt dieses alte Ritual der Spiele-Showcases an zahlreichen Kultstätten vollzogen wird. Die tote Spielemesse E3 wird von Sony, Microsoft und Nintendo beschworen! Und von so vielen anderen, aber die lassen wir heute aus. André, Sebastian und Géraldine haben mit der Rückschau auf vier Spiele-Shows genügend Material für einen Podcast in Überlänge. Viel Spaß bei dieser Sendung! Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Einleitung 00:02:07 - Geoff Keighley 00:09:02 - Resident Evil Veronica 00:20:22 - Gen ATLAS 00:27:04 - Stranger Than Heaven 00:32:11 - Control Resonance 00:39:07 - Stellar Blade Blood Rain 00:47:19 - Clutch, Crossfire, Amsterdam 66 00:59:38 - Blood of Dawnwalker 01:04:24 - Nintendo Direct und das Ocarina of Time-Remake 01:18:15 - Kingdom Hearts 4 01:25:16 - God of War 01:39:35 - Wolverine 01:43:50 - Ill, Until Dawn 2 01:51:36 - Stuntman 01:54:32 - Tomb Raider 01:58:08 - XBox, Bethesda und Fable 02:18:57 - Hellblade 3 02:24:57 - Wer wird im September untergehen? Jetzt Abonnent werden: https://www.gamespodcast.de In dieser Folge zu hören: André Peschke, Sebastian Stange & Géraldine Hohmann
Want more mental strength plays? Pick up a copy of The Mental Strength Playbook. Have you ever had a big moment coming up, like a presentation or an interview, and spent the final few minutes frantically cramming? We often tell ourselves if we just review our notes one more time, we'll feel confident when we walk in. But research shows that last-minute cramming is probably making you perform worse, not better. And if you're a crammer like I am, I have good news—there's a much better way to spend those final few minutes before a high-pressure moment. Some of the things I talk about are: Why cramming before a big moment quietly raises your anxiety instead of lowering it—and the interview that taught me this the hard way. The play that works for athletes at the foul line and for the rest of us before a sales call, a performance review, or dinner with the in-laws. The three science-backed reasons a simple ritual calms your nerves and sharpens your focus (no lucky socks or magical thinking required). My own two-step pregame ritual—and how I leaned on it when Good Morning America gave me less than an hour's notice to go live on national TV. The three pieces of a ritual that actually works The one mistake that makes most people make Related Episodes 278 — The 3 Mindset Shifts You Will Help You Grow Mentally Stronger This Year 318 — How to Turn Anxiety Into a Competitive Advantage With a 2-Minute Play That Tricks Your Brain Connect with the Show Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Sign Up for My Newsletter — https://amymorinlcsw.com/newsletter Sponsors Helix Sleep —Go to helixsleep.com/STRONGER to get 20% off sitewide AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to oneskin.co/STRONGER and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Flamingo — Get a $7 starter set at ShopFlamingo.com/STRONGER Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 1985, America held a lottery no one was allowed to talk about — and the people chosen were not winners. Decades later, one forgotten ribbon leads to a secret the whole country buried: every day is a gift, but someone had to pay for it. Listen completely ad-free with a 7-day FREE TRIAL of Dr. NoSleep Premium: patreon.com/drnosleep – Cancel anytime. No commitment. Are you still drinking that stale, store-bought coffee? Check out NoSleepCoffee.com to get 20% off fresh, same-day roasted coffee delivered straight to your door. Just use promo code NOSLEEP20 at checkout for 20% off your first order! Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/dns. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/dns. Author: Chase Shustack * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #creepypasta #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Kurt Metzger is a comedian, writer host of "The Derp with Kurp" podcast & "The Mystery Boys" podcast with Duncan Trussell. SPONSORS https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off. EPISODE LINKS @kurtmetzgercomedy https://kurtmetzgercomedy.com FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Cannibalism & the sacred hermaphrodite 05:13 - Tavistock Medical Center 07:42 - The "super users" 08:44 - Spencer Pratt sponsored by Zionists 14:47 - Non-human intelligence are parasites 22:27 - Kurt on Professor Dave & psuedo-science 24:55 - Gender-affirming care 28:03 - Sigil magic & the American religious experiment 31:18 - Wars are giving us LESS freedom 32:37 - Israel is paying influencers 33:48 - The Trump shooting was fake 39:58 - Occult words with double meanings 41:40 - White House ball room & Solomon's Temple 46:25 - Meeting Eric Weinstein 48:27 - Dave Portnoy & Pizzagate 51:11 - We would lose a war with Iran 54:47 - The missing UFO scientist 01:00:28 - Pokemon are demons 01:01:19 - "They were always going to kill Charlie Kirk" 01:03:33 - The alien deal that Eisenhower made 01:05:31 - Dark history of Rhodes Scholars 01:08:40 - How Kurt uses Grok 01:11:09 - The book Jeffrey Dahmer's dad wrote 01:14:15 - The biblical blood ritual 01:18:26 - Mormon Monarch 01:23:17 - The Serpent Race 01:28:54 - Jehovah's Witness vs. other religions 01:34:37 - Celebrities who faked their deaths 01:47:40 - Project Gestalt 01:48:48 - Drugstore Cowboy & heroin rituals 01:51:28 - CIA is like an occult society 01:57:47 - Ashkenazi sp*rm recovery 02:04:02 - The inner circle of Mormonism 02:13:12 - Hunter Biden's tattoos 02:14:48 - MK Monarch 02:18:51 - Digital borders 02:22:18 - Scott Horton's blind spot 02:25:07 - Robert Sapolsky's view on free will 02:32:59 - Ancient Dionysian cults 02:36:08 - Graham Hancock is Luciferian 02:38:12 - Hunter S. Thompson's snuff films 02:46:11 - Psychedelics + the catholic church 02:47:27 - Kurt's experience with kratom 02:54:11 - "Consciousness is radio stations" 02:58:52 - Kurt on Ammon Hillman 03:03:24 - We're missing 300,000 children 03:07:58 - U.S. gave Iran their nuclear reactor 03:14:54 - Knights Templar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us Fan MailA popular claim these days is that God prohibited pork, shellfish, and other animals because they're unhealthy, unclean scavengers, or dangerous for human consumption. But is that actually what the Bible says?In this video, Dr. Solberg examines a viral claim that the dietary laws of Leviticus 11 were given for health reasons and test that idea against Scripture itself. He looks at the biblical meaning of "clean" and "unclean," explores the Hebrew concepts of ritual purity, and examines the reason God explicitly gives for Israel's food laws.Were the dietary restrictions primarily about nutrition? Were they intended for all humanity? Why were Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Noah allowed to eat foods that would later be restricted under the Mosaic Covenant? And what does the Torah itself say about the purpose of these commandments?Rather than relying on modern Hebrew Roots and other Torah-observant movement theories, let's go directly to the biblical text and let Scripture speak for itself. Topics covered:• Leviticus 11 and the prohibition of pork• The Hebrew words ṭāhôr (clean) and ṭāmēʾ (unclean)• Ritual purity versus health regulations• Why Israel's dietary laws were given• Leviticus 20:25–26 and being "set apart"• Genesis 9 and the pre-Sinai diet• Common misconceptions about biblical food laws• Hebrew Roots claims examined in light of ScriptureThe Biblical Roots MinistriesOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)
Vengo de uno de los trainings más nutritivos de mi vida en Bali y una parte de lo que trabajé allá es exactamente de lo que hablo en este episodio.Hoy quiero preguntarte algo: ¿cuándo fue la última vez que te sentiste magnética? No atractiva, no exitosa, no productiva. Magnética. Esa sensación de no necesitar perseguir ninguna conexión porque las conexiones te encuentran a ti.Si no recuerdas cuándo fue, no dejes de escuchar este episodio hasta el final, porque hablo del magnetismo femenino desde donde me gusta hablarlo: La física cuántica y la neurociencia.Nada de técnicas de seducción. Nada de "sé más misteriosa". Lo que sí: la explicación científica de por qué una mujer pierde su magnetismo, qué lo destruye y qué lo activa de nuevo.Aquí te cuento:
In dieser Folge geht es um die Sehnsucht nach Abkürzung und um den Versuch, um die Emotionen, die da sind und verarbeitet werden wollen, herumzukommen. In dieser Folge erfährst du: wie die Sehnsucht nach einer Abkürzung entstehen kann warum die Arbeit mit dem Nervensystem so essenziell ist wodurch sich echte Reife von Pseudoreife unterscheiden kann welche Formen emotionaler Umgehungsstrategien es gibt wie ein heilsamer Umgang mit emotionalem Bypassing möglich werden kann Shownotes: Trauma und Spiritualität – Kraftquelle oder gefährlicher Irrweg? // Podcast #384 Gefühle durchfühlen - hilfreich oder gefährlich? // Podcast #310 Wozu Selbstregulation? Die Kraft der Selbstwirksamkeit // Podcast #336 Wie Selbstregulation gelingt // Podcast #209 Warum Gefühle Angst machen // Podcast #78 Ich freue mich sehr, dir meinen Postkartenkalender vorzustellen! Ein traumasensibler Begleiter durch das Jahr - Mit sanften Übungen, Reflexionsfragen, Platz für Gedanken und Postkarten zum Versenden: https://www.verenakoenig.de/buecher/postkartenkalender-verbunden-mit-dir/ Interessierst du dich für mein Buch „Trauma und Beziehungen"? Hier findest du mehr Informationen dazu: www.verenakoenig.de/buecher/trauma-und-beziehungen/ 3 traumasensible Meditationen – Komme im Hier und Jetzt an und finde Sicherheit in deiner Präsenz. Trage dich hier ein und wir schicken dir den Link zu den Meditationen zu: https://www.verenakoenig.de/geschenke/3-traumasensible-meditationen/ Kennst du schon mein wunderschönes Kartendeck? Ob in akuten Stresssituationen, als tägliches Ritual oder spontane Inspiration – 56 Impulse helfen dir zu mehr Selbstregulation und Sicherheit im Hier und Jetzt: https://www.verenakoenig.de/buecher/kartendeck-verbinde-dich-mit-dir-selbst/ Wünschst du dir mehr Nervensystem-Regulation und Selbstbestimmung? Dann trage dich in unsere unverbindliche Interessentenliste für den Kurs „Nervensystemkompass" ein: https://www.verenakoenig.de/online-kurse/nervensystemkompass/ Interessierst du dich auch für meine Ausbildung NI Neurosystemische Integration®? Trage dich jetzt in die Warteliste ein, um keine Neuigkeiten zu verpassen! https://www.verenakoenig.de/akademie/ni-ausbildung/ Wenn du teilen möchtest, was dich in dieser Folge bewegt hat oder wenn du gerne etwas anmerken möchtest, dann folge mir auf Instagram oder Facebook. Dort findest du jede Menge weiterführende Inspiration. Verena auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verenakoenig.official/ Verena auf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verenakoenig.de Verpasse keine Neuigkeiten mehr! Erhalte jeden Freitag eine Mail mit dem aktuellen Podcast und interessanter Inspiration: https://verenakoenig.de/tinlanmeldung
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Juan Páez, un niño de cuatro años y nueve meses, desaparece en el gaditano barrio del Pópulo. Días después, aparece gravemente herido, como si lo hubieran sometido a un extraño ritual. Morirá el 6 de septiembre de 1708. Nos ayuda a recuperar esta apasionante historia el escritor Jesús Relinque. Twitter: @FPCaballero y @ESCrimenes Instagram: @FPCaballero Correo: elsenordeloscrimenes@gmail.com Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
#979: Join us as we sit down with Stacy Salvi – health-tech pioneer, former corporate attorney, and the co-founder & CEO of The90, the first personal sun intelligence system designed to turn invisible light into actionable insight – by transforming how we understand and interact with sunlight. Recognized early on as a visionary in the field, Stacy saw the power of wearables long before they were mainstream, championing them not just as fitness trackers, but as essential tools to help people connect deeply with their own bodies. In this episode, Stacy unpacks the future of skincare and longevity, revealing how sunlight impacts aging at the cellular level, why most people are getting sun exposure wrong, how to track and optimize UVA and UVB exposure, the truth behind vitamin D, and the breakthrough technology empowering people to take control of their skin health, energy, performance, and aging process like never before. For Detailed Show Notes visit TheBossticks.com To connect with Stacy Salvi click HERE To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE Head to our ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of the products mentioned in each episode. To learn more about The90 visit http://The90.com. This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Confidential Your daily routine done better – with The Skinny Confidential Caffeinated Sunscreen. Subscribe today at http://bit.ly/TSCSunscreen and get it delivered right to your door – because great skin doesn't take days off! This episode is sponsored by Ritual Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at http://Ritual.com/SKINNY. This episode is sponsored by The RealReal Get $25 off your first purchase plus an extra $100 to shop when you sell for the first time. Go to http://TheRealReal.com/skinny. This episode is sponsored by Beekeeper's Naturals Go to http://beekeepersnaturals.com/SKINNY or enter code SKINNY to get 20% off your order. This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Head to http://paleovalley.com/skinny for 20% off your first purchase. This episode is sponsored by LOAM Visit http://www.loamscience.com and use code SKINNY20 for 20% off. This episode is sponsored by Unreal Visit http://Unrealsnacks.com/SKINNY to get $4 off a bag of Unreal. This episode is sponsored by Minnow Shop the summer collection at http://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. Produced by Dear Media
RESOURCES- Join me in my 30-Day Booty Camp to feel strong, sexy, and radiant in just 15 minutes a day - no gym needed at danettebootycamp.com- Hysterectomy Surgery episode Part 1 linked here- Hysterectomy Surgery episode Part 2 linked here- Hysterectomy Surgery episode Part 3 linked here- Akashic Record episode with Rita part 1 linked hereCONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comIn this deeply personal episode of The Danette May Show, I take you inside part two of my Europe tour with a mystical travel story from Venice, Italy. From returning to the iconic Gritti Palace to experiencing vivid dreams, soul writing, Akashic memories, and an emotional spiritual ritual, I share the powerful signs that led me back to Venice and the deeper meaning behind this sacred journey.I also open up about my visit to San Clemente Palace Island, its hidden history as a monastery and women's asylum, and the prayers I offered for feminine power, healing, intuition, and sovereignty. This episode is for anyone who loves spiritual travel, past life stories, sacred feminine awakening, Venice travel experiences, and learning how to listen more deeply to the voice of the soul.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Venice tour begins(2:16) Setting the mystical tone(4:27) First Venice visit(5:44) Gritti palace calling(7:08) Surgery scare and reading(12:06) Akashic vision at Gritti(15:09) Return to Venice suite(16:45) Vivid dreams and lessons(22:36) Gritti palace honest review(26:15) Ritual and San Clemente pull(30:04) San Clemente dark history(33:50) Women power prayer walk(36:27) Food finds and closing
Can You Cultivate Genius?The question is: can you cultivate genius? What do you think?First, a quote from my mama, Caron McCloud. She says, “I decided early on that I mattered.”Today's episode shares how my mom Karen McCloud encouraged me to cultivate my genius, why I think it's important for women to learn to cultivate their genius, and how brainwave shifts can show us what we do not usually see — including a meditation to access the theta brainwave for your insights, as well as an exciting invitation that includes Amy Ahlers. Hint: it includes the genius we share about money, sex, and influence. So here we go.Let's talk about genius, my friends, and why it matters. First, a question: What would it take to be able to say, I am genius, without qualifying or needing to prove? Most of us don't think we are. This isn't about other people thinking you are, but about cultivating a genius space where fresh thoughts can arise.The term genius comes from the Latin verb gignere, meaning to beget, to produce, or to bring forth. This same root gives us the words generate and genetics. In Rome, your genius was the birth spirit that shaped your personality, guided your destiny, and protected you throughout life. And I can't help but think about the word genie being the root of genius.Very little space is given to the development of our innate genius, and this concerns me. We need more women living in the fullness of their power.But there's a problem. We might not know this is a choice — that we get to cultivate our genius. It may never occur to us that we have a genius to access at all, really. Most of us have never spent hours, let alone days, watching what truly wants to come through us: an insight, an innovation, a worldview built to actually design our lives and relationships.The drafting table Mama gave meI want to start with a personal story that even now kind of blows my mind. Let me take off my shoes now and step onto the ground as I remember this.My mother Karen McLeod was a genius. She encouraged me to write and recite poetry. She bought me a drafting table for my 13th birthday and told me, this is where you work out your ideas. Draw here, paint here, write here. She said, I want you to think as if the thing you're thinking about could be life-saving for yourself and for others. I want you to treat yourself as if you absolutely matter. And the world will be a different place unless you inhabit it with everything you're carrying.She'd send me to my room saying, go write a poem and don't come out until you have a draft. She taught me to treat my thinking as if it completely mattered — and as if I did.If she hadn't given me that framework to explore myself, I doubt the thought would have ever crossed my mind. Because it's audacious, isn't it? It is audacious to devote an hour or a day to your own genius just to see what's available to you.That is what I'm doing right now with two of my genius friends. We are in a sister mind, each quietly working on our own material, then discussing, then back to the drawing table for a 24-hour cycle. This — the cultivation of your genius — is what I've invited women to do for over 30 years. It's what I've built a long-term business and community on.What if our brilliant ideas are in the future? And what if that future is just a few minutes in the future, and accessible — like, right now?Why We Don't Go ThereThere are reasons we don't create the time to cultivate genius. Here are a few.Ego. We're taught not to have an ego. Not to get too big for our britches. Not to be too smart.Fear. We're warned that if people knew how much sacred medicine we're carrying, we could be a danger to ourselves or others.Worth. In the same breath, we're told we aren't worthy, and that there's no real value in cultivating our consciousness. Don't be too big — but be big enough.Those of us in the business world get another script entirely: be more masculine, hustle, grasp, win at all costs, even at cost to yourself. Experiences like hustle and win are almost a deadening place for genius. Genius doesn't grow in the hard ground of striving. It grows in a field of wildflowers, where you lay back and gaze at the sky and ask questions of your own consciousness.And I think the most obvious reason we don't go there, into the space of genius, is simpler. We don't know how. We haven't been shown. We've been prevented from it, and taught to devalue it.Here's how. Access flow state within. Focused, intentional inquiry. That is how. Focused, intentional creativity. That is how.A Little Brain ScienceLet me show you why. Here's a little of the brain science, because it's worth understanding. Our brains move through different electrical rhythms, and each one gives us access to a different kind of thinking.Most of our waking day runs on beta — the busybody, alert, task-managing state. This is the ground of usual day-to-day being. Beta is where we answer emails and cross things off lists. It's useful, but it's narrow. It can only show us a certain number of things, and we can come to think beta is the only place there is — just like we think we are only so smart, and that's how we're born. The issue isn't beta. It's in not knowing how to get out of it into new territory.When we soften and let the mind open, we can visit the bridge to alpha — the relaxed, imaginative, daydreaming state. This is the bridge. It's the gentle threshold between doing and receiving, the en route that takes us into possibility. We can feel the change in our body as our brain loosens its tight grasp on what there is to do and moves into presence.And just past that, theta — the slow, intuitive, dreamlike rhythm we touch as we fall into deep meditation and self-expression. Theta is where the subconscious becomes available to us by choice, where we can even dip a toe into the unconscious. This is where the eureka lives: the vision, the aha, the change we want to make in the world. It's so often conceived here, in expanded possibility.But can we get it back into beta? That's one of our questions.Here's the curious catch. That brilliant idea is conceived in theta, and then we have to carry it all the way back to beta — back to the day-to-day world of action steps. Many people cultivate a vision for years and never find the steps to ground it. So in our community, we travel into theta on purpose, and then we consciously bring that realm of information back into beta, so we can take decisive action on behalf of the vision.As Gertrude Stein puts it, being a genius takes a lot of time sitting around doing nothing. I just call that tea with the muse. It's the pause that makes the cultivation possible.A Ritual to Try TodayIf you want to try it today, here's a ritual.Sit quietly and look out a window. Pick a point as far away as you can see, and fix your gaze there. Pretend you can travel to that spot while staying exactly where you are. Let your breathing deepen and lengthen. Feel your belly soften, and the space between your eyebrows soften too. Let loose the grip, smooth the worry lines, and begin to listen to your inner world.Then state your intention three times: I am here to cultivate my genius. I am here to cultivate my genius. I am here to cultivate my genius.And then you pause. You just be. You just listen. If nothing comes, say, show me one thing I need to know today. And wait. It may take time. You may need to return to this for a week or two.Mama McLeod says this: keep looking at the stories that we tell, and the stories that we don't tell, and take responsibility for them. Create a context that's big enough to live a big life — and then live into that context. Context provides a theme, and it provides a perspective: a way of going about living our lives as a great adventure, and making choices about what we want that story to be. A context defines, and provides an identity to occur from.So the answer is yes. You can cultivate genius by choice. I do. You can too. Let's do it, and teach the others around us. I'm right here with you — in the heart, in the field, in the quantum now.P.S. — Keep your eyes out…I have exciting news. If you're a woman looking for a breakthrough in midlife — in money, sex, and influence — watch this space for an emergent invitation from me and Amy Ahlers, my incredible coach and BFF for the past 16 years.Amy and I have been working on a project behind the scenes to serve women entrepreneurs and those in corporate spaces, to claim their superpowers of prosperity, sexuality, identity, leadership, and intuition. It is a hybrid of virtual private one-on-one coaching and in-person gatherings — the ultimate mastermind, a council for powerful women. This is a dream of ours, and we're bringing it to you. We've been teaching together since 2012.Applications for Powerhouse are opening soon, and we begin in September.Thank you so much for tuning in to Tea with the Midnight Muse.Much love, Shiloh SophiaThis is a video from 10 years ago where you can hear Caron McCloud speaking about mattering. Get full access to Tea with the Muse at teawiththemuse.substack.com/subscribe
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The Wild Edge of Sorrow (Part 2): Ritual, Release & Reclaiming Yourself After Loss In Part 2, Andrea shifts from understanding grief to integrating it. This episode focuses on ritual, meaning-making, boundaries, and rebuilding identity after addiction-related loss. You'll learn: How to create simple release rituals What meaning-making really looks like How to identify what you're no longer available for How to reclaim your identity with small, steady steps This episode highlights Self-Care and Courage as foundations for rebuilding. To explore Andrea's book Saving You Is Killing Me: Loving Someone with an Addiction and additional tools, visit:
Is LinkedIn really the uncool cousin of the social media sites? Is posting about every tiny job update a humiliation ritual?Journalist and Presenter Brianna Parkins sure thinks so!She joins Seán to discuss.
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It's somehow halfway into the year, and we are ready to check in with our annual goals! Keep listening for personal and professional updates for 2026. June's Book Club Pick - Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave What we read this week Olivia - Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy, Wait for Me by Amy Jo Burns Becca - The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, Ungodly Rich by Katharine McGee Obsession Becca - Utensil Holder and Williams-Sonoma Olivewood Utensils Sponsors Cozy Earth - Head to cozyearth.com and use our code BOP for an exclusive 20% off. Ritual - Save 25% on your first month at Ritual.com/BADONPEPER. Wayfair - Head to Wayfair.com to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Better Help - Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/BADONPAPER. Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more! Buy our Merch! Join our BFF Group! Order Olivia's Books, Little One, and Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club, and preorder Back Where We Started! Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.
Listen to the full story now with a 7-day FREE TRIAL of Dr. NoSleep Premium: patreon.com/drnosleep – Cancel anytime. No commitment. In 1985, America held a lottery no one was allowed to talk about — and the people chosen were not winners. Decades later, one forgotten ribbon leads to a secret the whole country buried: every day is a gift, but someone had to pay for it. Are you still drinking that stale, store-bought coffee? Check out NoSleepCoffee.com to get 20% off fresh, same-day roasted coffee delivered straight to your door. Just use promo code NOSLEEP20 at checkout for 20% off your first order! Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/dns. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/dns. Author: Chase Shustack * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #creepypasta #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if rooting for the Knicks and rallying behind a nation-state are powered by the exact same part of the human brain? On this episode of Bro History, Henry and Danny are joined by Frankie Donnelly from South Philly — and yes, Frankie is an AI research co-host powered by maneku (maneku.ai) — to break down one of the most fascinating and disturbing parallels in modern life: sports fandom as a mirror of nationalism. It starts with the Knicks' electric playoff run taking over New York City, spirals into a deleted newspaper article comparing the OKC Thunder to the state of Israel, and ends somewhere between Mussolini's Italy and a pep rally. They dig into why MSG unites Orthodox Jews and Arab New Yorkers in a way Congress never could, why Knicks fans sacking Philadelphia felt like a Mongolian conquest, and how the same psychological machinery that makes you weep over a playoff loss is the same thing authoritarian regimes have weaponized for centuries — from Hitler's Nuremberg rallies to the 1978 Argentine World Cup. Frankie drops facts, pulls receipts, and says the uncomfortable quiet part out loud — all in real time. That's maneku. Try it yourself at maneku.ai. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro: Sports, Tribalism, and a Special Guest 01:42 – The Knicks Run Is Taking Over New York City 05:31 – Why There's Only One True New York Basketball Team (Sorry, Nets) 10:05 – Knicks Fandom as Nationalism: The Glory, the Humiliation, the Mythology 14:44 – J.R. Smith Gets Trampled by His Own Fans 17:08 – When Winning Teams Spark Riots: Detroit '84 and the Pistons '90 20:20 – Knicks Fans "Conquer" Philadelphia — A South Philly Reaction 23:18 – The Psychology of Nationalism: In-Groups, Shared Mythology, Ritual, and Spectacle 28:00 – It's Irrational to Root for a Team — So Why Do We Do It? 31:25 – Sports Fandom Tied to Real Nationalist Projects 32:40 – The Deleted Oklahoman Article: "Like the Thunder, Israel Is an Underdog That Has Become Hated" 42:35 – Could You Make This Comparison for the Third Reich? 50:20 – How Authoritarian Regimes Weaponized Sports: 1936 Berlin, Mussolini, Argentina's Junta 54:10 – How Soccer Explains the World: Serbia, Barcelona vs. Madrid, and the American Culture Wars 57:28 – Why Soccer Became a Conservative vs. Liberal Identity Marker in the US 01:06:40 – Sports, Honor, and Sending Your Kids to War: Same Mechanism, Different Uniform 01:10:40 – Blue No Matter Who. My Team No Matter What. Same Sentence. 01:23:06 – Outro: Introducing AI-Assisted Research on Bro History Links to our other stuff on the interwebs: https://www.youtube.com/@BroHistory https://brohistory.substack.com/ #347 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sami Clarke is back with her self-love and growth series for a Q+A straight from your questions — and she's going deep on the ones you've been sitting with. From navigating the single era in your 30s, to what it actually means to trust your intuition, to how to feel like yourself again when the sparkle feels far away.Tune in as Sami shares what this season of life has really looked like for her: the hard nights, the big realizations, the cry-on-the-couch-watching-Sex-and-the-City moments, and why she's genuinely excited about where she is. She gets into why feeling "behind" in life is a timeline someone else handed you, how your desires are never there by accident, and what it looks like to move your body in a way that actually responds to the season you're in. If you're doing the work on yourself right now and some days feel harder than others, this one is for you.Transform Instagram - click here!Sami Spalter Instagram - click here!Sami Clarke Instagram - click here!FORM Shop - click here!FORM Website - click here!Code TRANSFORM for 20% off an annual membership.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.This episode is brought to you by:Jolie: Try Jolie risk-free for 60 days by going to jolieskinco.com/TRANSFORMRitual: Save 25% on your first month at Ritual.com/TRANSFORMTheRealReal: Go to TheRealReal.com/transform and get $25 off your first purchase plus an extra $100 to shop when you sell for the first timeOllie: Ollie. Feed the obsession. Go to ollie.com/transform and use code transform to get 70% off your first box!BiOptimizers: Head to bioptimizers.com/samispalter and use my exclusive code SAMI to get 15% off any order. Osea: Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code TRANSFORM at oseamalibu.com Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Over the course sixteen months, 39-year-old Stephen Port killed four gay men in his East London home... and DESPITE BEING A TOTAL IDIOT... completely got away with it. All four men looked nearly identical and seem to have died exactly the same way, AND TWO OF THE BODIES WERE FOUND IN EXACTLY THE SAME SPOT. Yet the cops saw no connection between the cases. Meanwhile, PORT WAS BASICALLY GIVING HIMSELF UP AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY. And still, the cops insisted these men died of self induced drug overdoses. BECAUSE GAY. So yeah, this is gonna be a loud one, Fam! Join us!Find and watch "The Grindr Killer Scandal: A Faking It Special" on HBO MaxLOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!Episode Sponsors: ZipRecruiter - See why ZipRecruiter is the hiring site employers prefer most. Try it FOR FREE at www.ZipRecruiter.com/TCO Ritual - Ritual's Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Get 25% off your first month at www.Ritual.com/TCO Helix - Upgrade your sleep! Go to www.helixsleep.com/tco for 20% Off Sitewide!! Goodles - You need some GOODLES mac & cheese in your life! Find Goodles at Target, Walmart, and other major grocery stores! Hers - Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit www.forhers.com/TCO to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen? Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group! AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!
In this episode, we're creating our ultimate Summer Bucket List and talking about how we want this season to feel—not just what we want to do. We discuss living more analog (or at least a lot less digital), slowing down, finding inspiration in everyday activities, and creating a summer that feels intentional and beautiful. From building seasonal color palettes to watching nostalgic summer movies, picking the perfect pair of sunglasses, and enjoying classics like the fair, we share the little things that make summer special. If you're craving a slower, more inspired summer filled with creativity and meaningful experiences, this episode is for you. It's gonna be a What We Said summer girls!!!!! TIMECODES !!!CATCH UP: 0:08BUCKET LIST: 25:11*TIMECODES MAY VARY BY PLATFORM* // WHAT WE ARE WEARING/MENTIONING // https://shopmy.us/shop/whatwesaidpodcast SHOP OUR MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/what-we-said !!! FOLLOW US !!!INSTA: @WHATWESAID, @JACIMARIESMITH, @CHELSEYJADECURTISTIKTOK: @CHELSEYJADECURTIS, @JACIMARIESMITHYOUTUBE: WATCH WHAT WE SAID, CHELSEY JADE, JACI MARIE// SPONSORS //Skims: Shop our favorite bras and underwear at www.skims.com/whatwesaid. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows.Ritual: Save 25% on your first month at Ritual.com/WHATWESAID. Rocket Money: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at rocketmoney.com/WHATWESAID. Aura Frames: Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat, Aspen, and Walden frames at https://on.auraframes.com/WHATWESAID. Promo CodeWHATWESAID. Osea: Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code whatwesaid at OSEAMalibu.com.Rhoback: Use code “WHATWESAID” on Rhoback.com for a generous 20% off your first order through the end of this week! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why We Need More Ritual and Less HustleThe Missing Practice in Healing, Manifestation, and Personal GrowthIn this episode, JJ Flizanes explores a powerful question: When was the last time you intentionally paused? Not because you were exhausted, overwhelmed, or forced to stop—but because you consciously chose to reconnect with yourself. In a culture obsessed with productivity, achievement, self-improvement, and constant action, many of us have become disconnected from our bodies, our emotions, our intuition, and our inner wisdom.JJ discusses how hustle culture has infiltrated not only our work lives but also our healing journeys. We read the books, listen to the podcasts, take the courses, and attend the workshops—but often fail to create the space necessary for integration. True transformation doesn't happen through accumulating more information. It happens when we slow down enough to embody what we've learned.Drawing on themes from recent conversations about mental health, spiritual awakening, nervous system regulation, and emotional healing, JJ shares why intentional rituals may be one of the most overlooked tools for creating lasting change. Rituals create predictability, safety, reflection, and regulation. They tell the nervous system that it's okay to stop, breathe, and listen.Listeners will also hear the inspiration behind Sacred Rhythms, JJ's new community centered around New Moon Rituals and Full Moon Ceremonies. More than a spiritual practice, these gatherings provide structured opportunities to pause, reflect, create, release, heal, and reconnect with what truly matters. Whether you resonate with moon cycles or simply need a way to step off the hamster wheel of life, this episode offers a compelling case for bringing more ritual and less hustle into your daily experience.In This Episode:Why hustle culture is keeping us disconnectedThe difference between learning and integratingHow nervous system dysregulation fuels burnout and overwhelmWhy rituals exist in every culture throughout historyThe role of intentional pauses in emotional healing and manifestationHow nature teaches us through cycles of growth, release, and renewalThe difference between New Moon creation and Full Moon releaseWhy Sacred Rhythms was created and how it supports transformationKey Takeaways:Healing is not about collecting more information—it's about living what you learn.Manifestation isn't just about creating; it's also about clearing and making space for what's next.Rituals help regulate the nervous system by creating intentional moments of safety, reflection, and presence.Growth, healing, manifestation, and life itself are cyclical—not linear.Memorable Quote:"If we don't pause and take time to assess what we're doing and how we're doing it, we're on autopilot. And if you're on autopilot, you're not present in your life."Join Sacred RhythmsSacred Rhythms is a monthly community centered around New Moon Rituals and Full Moon Ceremonies designed to help you slow down, reconnect, regulate your nervous system, set intentions, release what no longer serves you, and consciously move through the cycles of life.
Why We Need More Ritual and Less HustleThe Missing Practice in Healing, Manifestation, and Personal GrowthIn this episode, JJ Flizanes explores a powerful question: When was the last time you intentionally paused? Not because you were exhausted, overwhelmed, or forced to stop—but because you consciously chose to reconnect with yourself. In a culture obsessed with productivity, achievement, self-improvement, and constant action, many of us have become disconnected from our bodies, our emotions, our intuition, and our inner wisdom.JJ discusses how hustle culture has infiltrated not only our work lives but also our healing journeys. We read the books, listen to the podcasts, take the courses, and attend the workshops—but often fail to create the space necessary for integration. True transformation doesn't happen through accumulating more information. It happens when we slow down enough to embody what we've learned.Drawing on themes from recent conversations about mental health, spiritual awakening, nervous system regulation, and emotional healing, JJ shares why intentional rituals may be one of the most overlooked tools for creating lasting change. Rituals create predictability, safety, reflection, and regulation. They tell the nervous system that it's okay to stop, breathe, and listen.Listeners will also hear the inspiration behind Sacred Rhythms, JJ's new community centered around New Moon Rituals and Full Moon Ceremonies. More than a spiritual practice, these gatherings provide structured opportunities to pause, reflect, create, release, heal, and reconnect with what truly matters. Whether you resonate with moon cycles or simply need a way to step off the hamster wheel of life, this episode offers a compelling case for bringing more ritual and less hustle into your daily experience.In This Episode:Why hustle culture is keeping us disconnectedThe difference between learning and integratingHow nervous system dysregulation fuels burnout and overwhelmWhy rituals exist in every culture throughout historyThe role of intentional pauses in emotional healing and manifestationHow nature teaches us through cycles of growth, release, and renewalThe difference between New Moon creation and Full Moon releaseWhy Sacred Rhythms was created and how it supports transformationKey Takeaways:Healing is not about collecting more information—it's about living what you learn.Manifestation isn't just about creating; it's also about clearing and making space for what's next.Rituals help regulate the nervous system by creating intentional moments of safety, reflection, and presence.Growth, healing, manifestation, and life itself are cyclical—not linear.Memorable Quote:"If we don't pause and take time to assess what we're doing and how we're doing it, we're on autopilot. And if you're on autopilot, you're not present in your life."Join Sacred RhythmsSacred Rhythms is a monthly community centered around New Moon Rituals and Full Moon Ceremonies designed to help you slow down, reconnect, regulate your nervous system, set intentions, release what no longer serves you, and consciously move through the cycles of life.
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Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this compelling episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Tony Brussat, a thought leader dedicated to helping individuals rethink their connections in a world rife with addiction. Tony delves into the pervasive nature of addiction, not just limited to substances but extending to screens, food, and consumerism. He introduces the concept of "Qualia," the sensory experiences that shape our reality, and discusses how our relationship with these experiences can influence our daily decisions.Tony shares his journey, from a background in English literature and nursing to exploring the transformative power of rituals. He emphasizes the importance of separating from routine to engage meaningfully with our senses, allowing for reflection and deeper understanding of our desires versus our needs. Through anecdotes and insights, he illustrates how recognizing and appreciating the Qualia in our lives can combat the cycle of addiction and foster a more fulfilling existence.Listeners will learn about the distinctions between different types of dopamine, the dangers of unnoticed addictions, and practical strategies for integrating ritual into daily life to enhance mindfulness and connection. This episode is a thought-provoking exploration of how we can reclaim our attention and reshape our lives away from addiction towards a more meaningful existence.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The concept of Qualia and its significance in our daily lives- How addiction manifests beyond substances- The role of rituals in fostering mindfulness and reflection- Insights into the human economy and its relationship with desire- Practical exercises to incorporate Qualia into your daily routineFor more information on Tony Brussett and his work, visit www.planetqualia.com and check out his YouTube channel at Planet Qualia.Support the show
Why We Need More Ritual and Less HustleThe Missing Practice in Healing, Manifestation, and Personal GrowthIn this episode, JJ Flizanes explores a powerful question: When was the last time you intentionally paused? Not because you were exhausted, overwhelmed, or forced to stop—but because you consciously chose to reconnect with yourself. In a culture obsessed with productivity, achievement, self-improvement, and constant action, many of us have become disconnected from our bodies, our emotions, our intuition, and our inner wisdom.JJ discusses how hustle culture has infiltrated not only our work lives but also our healing journeys. We read the books, listen to the podcasts, take the courses, and attend the workshops—but often fail to create the space necessary for integration. True transformation doesn't happen through accumulating more information. It happens when we slow down enough to embody what we've learned.Drawing on themes from recent conversations about mental health, spiritual awakening, nervous system regulation, and emotional healing, JJ shares why intentional rituals may be one of the most overlooked tools for creating lasting change. Rituals create predictability, safety, reflection, and regulation. They tell the nervous system that it's okay to stop, breathe, and listen.Listeners will also hear the inspiration behind Sacred Rhythms, JJ's new community centered around New Moon Rituals and Full Moon Ceremonies. More than a spiritual practice, these gatherings provide structured opportunities to pause, reflect, create, release, heal, and reconnect with what truly matters. Whether you resonate with moon cycles or simply need a way to step off the hamster wheel of life, this episode offers a compelling case for bringing more ritual and less hustle into your daily experience.In This Episode:Why hustle culture is keeping us disconnectedThe difference between learning and integratingHow nervous system dysregulation fuels burnout and overwhelmWhy rituals exist in every culture throughout historyThe role of intentional pauses in emotional healing and manifestationHow nature teaches us through cycles of growth, release, and renewalThe difference between New Moon creation and Full Moon releaseWhy Sacred Rhythms was created and how it supports transformationKey Takeaways:Healing is not about collecting more information—it's about living what you learn.Manifestation isn't just about creating; it's also about clearing and making space for what's next.Rituals help regulate the nervous system by creating intentional moments of safety, reflection, and presence.Growth, healing, manifestation, and life itself are cyclical—not linear.Memorable Quote:"If we don't pause and take time to assess what we're doing and how we're doing it, we're on autopilot. And if you're on autopilot, you're not present in your life."Join Sacred RhythmsSacred Rhythms is a monthly community centered around New Moon Rituals and Full Moon Ceremonies designed to help you slow down, reconnect, regulate your nervous system, set intentions, release what no longer serves you, and consciously move through the cycles of life.
Why We Need More Ritual and Less HustleThe Missing Practice in Healing, Manifestation, and Personal GrowthIn this episode, JJ Flizanes explores a powerful question: When was the last time you intentionally paused? Not because you were exhausted, overwhelmed, or forced to stop—but because you consciously chose to reconnect with yourself. In a culture obsessed with productivity, achievement, self-improvement, and constant action, many of us have become disconnected from our bodies, our emotions, our intuition, and our inner wisdom.JJ discusses how hustle culture has infiltrated not only our work lives but also our healing journeys. We read the books, listen to the podcasts, take the courses, and attend the workshops—but often fail to create the space necessary for integration. True transformation doesn't happen through accumulating more information. It happens when we slow down enough to embody what we've learned.Drawing on themes from recent conversations about mental health, spiritual awakening, nervous system regulation, and emotional healing, JJ shares why intentional rituals may be one of the most overlooked tools for creating lasting change. Rituals create predictability, safety, reflection, and regulation. They tell the nervous system that it's okay to stop, breathe, and listen.Listeners will also hear the inspiration behind Sacred Rhythms, JJ's new community centered around New Moon Rituals and Full Moon Ceremonies. More than a spiritual practice, these gatherings provide structured opportunities to pause, reflect, create, release, heal, and reconnect with what truly matters. Whether you resonate with moon cycles or simply need a way to step off the hamster wheel of life, this episode offers a compelling case for bringing more ritual and less hustle into your daily experience.In This Episode:Why hustle culture is keeping us disconnectedThe difference between learning and integratingHow nervous system dysregulation fuels burnout and overwhelmWhy rituals exist in every culture throughout historyThe role of intentional pauses in emotional healing and manifestationHow nature teaches us through cycles of growth, release, and renewalThe difference between New Moon creation and Full Moon releaseWhy Sacred Rhythms was created and how it supports transformationKey Takeaways:Healing is not about collecting more information—it's about living what you learn.Manifestation isn't just about creating; it's also about clearing and making space for what's next.Rituals help regulate the nervous system by creating intentional moments of safety, reflection, and presence.Growth, healing, manifestation, and life itself are cyclical—not linear.Memorable Quote:"If we don't pause and take time to assess what we're doing and how we're doing it, we're on autopilot. And if you're on autopilot, you're not present in your life."Join Sacred RhythmsSacred Rhythms is a monthly community centered around New Moon Rituals and Full Moon Ceremonies designed to help you slow down, reconnect, regulate your nervous system, set intentions, release what no longer serves you, and consciously move through the cycles of life.
Why We Need More Ritual and Less HustleThe Missing Practice in Healing, Manifestation, and Personal GrowthIn this episode, JJ Flizanes explores a powerful question: When was the last time you intentionally paused? Not because you were exhausted, overwhelmed, or forced to stop—but because you consciously chose to reconnect with yourself. In a culture obsessed with productivity, achievement, self-improvement, and constant action, many of us have become disconnected from our bodies, our emotions, our intuition, and our inner wisdom.JJ discusses how hustle culture has infiltrated not only our work lives but also our healing journeys. We read the books, listen to the podcasts, take the courses, and attend the workshops—but often fail to create the space necessary for integration. True transformation doesn't happen through accumulating more information. It happens when we slow down enough to embody what we've learned.Drawing on themes from recent conversations about mental health, spiritual awakening, nervous system regulation, and emotional healing, JJ shares why intentional rituals may be one of the most overlooked tools for creating lasting change. Rituals create predictability, safety, reflection, and regulation. They tell the nervous system that it's okay to stop, breathe, and listen.Listeners will also hear the inspiration behind Sacred Rhythms, JJ's new community centered around New Moon Rituals and Full Moon Ceremonies. More than a spiritual practice, these gatherings provide structured opportunities to pause, reflect, create, release, heal, and reconnect with what truly matters. Whether you resonate with moon cycles or simply need a way to step off the hamster wheel of life, this episode offers a compelling case for bringing more ritual and less hustle into your daily experience.In This Episode:Why hustle culture is keeping us disconnectedThe difference between learning and integratingHow nervous system dysregulation fuels burnout and overwhelmWhy rituals exist in every culture throughout historyThe role of intentional pauses in emotional healing and manifestationHow nature teaches us through cycles of growth, release, and renewalThe difference between New Moon creation and Full Moon releaseWhy Sacred Rhythms was created and how it supports transformationKey Takeaways:Healing is not about collecting more information—it's about living what you learn.Manifestation isn't just about creating; it's also about clearing and making space for what's next.Rituals help regulate the nervous system by creating intentional moments of safety, reflection, and presence.Growth, healing, manifestation, and life itself are cyclical—not linear.Memorable Quote:"If we don't pause and take time to assess what we're doing and how we're doing it, we're on autopilot. And if you're on autopilot, you're not present in your life."Join Sacred RhythmsSacred Rhythms is a monthly community centered around New Moon Rituals and Full Moon Ceremonies designed to help you slow down, reconnect, regulate your nervous system, set intentions, release what no longer serves you, and consciously move through the cycles of life.
#978: Join us as we sit down with Lauren Magers – entrepreneur, parenting coach, and creator of The Happy Life System, a transformational family framework designed to help parents build calmer homes, stronger relationships, and emotionally intelligent, confident children. In this episode, Lauren breaks down exactly how to raise resilient, disciplined, and world-ready kids through intentional structure and leadership inside the home. She dives into practical strategies around setting boundaries, creating consistent discipline, and building character from an early age. From building systems around gratitude practices and confidence-building routines to teaching essential life skills that foster independence, emotional regulation, and personal responsibility. For Detailed Show Notes visit TheBossticks.com To connect with Lauren Magers click HERE To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE Head to our ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of the products mentioned in each episode. Visit https://thelaurenmagers.com/bossticks?via=lauryn to unlock exclusive access to the Lauren Magers Happy Life System and use code SKINNY for 10% off. This episode is sponsored by PVOLVE Head to http://pvolve.com/skinny and use code SKINNY for 15% off sitewide, or on class packs at a Pvolve studio near you. This episode is sponsored by Kindred Bravely Kindred Bravely is offering our listeners 20% off your first order when you go to http://KindredBravely.com/SKINNY. This episode is sponsored by ARMRA Go to http://armra.com/SKINNY or enter SKINNY to get 30% off your first subscription order. This episode is sponsored by KION Go to http://getkion.com/skinny for 20% off. This episode is sponsored by Branch Basics Branch Basics is now available at Target and http://Target.com, making it easier than ever to access safe and effective cleaning products. Whether you're going all-in on safe cleaning swaps or just starting small, find Branch Basics at Target and http://Target.com today. This episode is sponsored by Hiya Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to http://hiyahealth.com/SKINNY. This episode is sponsored by Ritual Save 25% on your first month at http://Ritual.com/SKINNY. This episode is sponsored by Butcher Box As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between free Sirloin Tips, Ground Beef or Chicken Wings in every box for LIFE, PLUS $20 off when you go to http://ButcherBox.com/skinny. Produced by Dear Media
Your gut is running more of your life than you think.I sit down with Dr. Karan Rajan, NHS surgeon, gut health researcher, and one of the clearest science communicators working today, to talk about why fiber is one of the most powerful levers you have for long-term health, how the gut shapes your mood and brain function, and what most people are getting dangerously wrong about protein, GLP-1s, and extreme elimination diets.This isn't a conversation about cleanses or cutting food groups. It's about understanding your gut as a living system that responds directly to what you feed it, within 48 hours.What we explore:- How the gut microbiome directly shapes mood, mental health, and brain function and why diet is often the missing variable in depression treatment.- Why high-protein, low-fiber eating is silently damaging your colon and what the data says about finding the right balance.- What prebiotics, probiotics, and polyphenols actually do inside your body and how to combine them for maximum impact without buying a single supplement.- How GLP-1 medications affect the gut microbiome and why you have to plan proactively for fiber and nutrient deficiencies if you're on one.- Why fasting, spices, and something as simple as eating with your hands can meaningfully shift your gut health and the four lifestyle levers that matter more than any test or supplement.Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:24 Why High Performers Are the Last to Take Care of Themselves07:07 From Gut Surgeon to Microbiome Advocate: Dr. Karan Rajan's Origin Story10:09 The Gut Bacteria Linked to Depression That Antidepressants Ignore14:00 Prebiotics vs Probiotics vs Polyphenols: What Each One Actually Does17:31 How to Add Fiber Without Destroying Your Social Life20:36 The Protein Mistake Even Healthy People Make29:21 How to Optimize the Pregnant Microbiome Before and During Pregnancy33:12 What Your Poop Tells You That Your Oura Ring Never Will43:36 Fasting Windows, Saunas, and What Science Says About Gut Health47:23 GLP-1s Are Changing Your Microbiome: What You Need to Add Back57:06 Why Treating One Organ at a Time Is Failing Patients01:07:27 10 More Grams of Fiber Cuts Colon Cancer Risk by 10%About Dr. Karan Rajan:Dr. Karan Rajan is an NHS surgeon and clinical lecturer who trained in general and colorectal surgery before becoming one of the most trusted voices in online health education. His content, reaching millions across social media, strips medical science down to what's actionable, without losing the rigor. He's the author of This Book May Save Your Life and This Is Vital Information, and the co-founder of Loam, a fiber supplement built on the science he spent years researching. He lives at the intersection of clinical credibility and genuine accessibility, which is a rare and useful place to be.Connect with Dr. Karan Rajan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr–This episode is sponsored by:RITUAL: So sit back and raise a glass to your new evening Ritual with Magnesium+. Save 25% on your first month at Ritual.com/GABBY. TIMELINESupport your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/GABBY to up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. ANNMARIE: Visit https://www.annmariegianni.com/ and use code Gabby for 20% off.TRUE NUTRITION:Get 20% off your first custom blend at truenutrition.com/GABBY with code GABBY–The Gabby Reece ShowThis is where I have real conversations with the people I find most worth listening to: scientists, athletes, coaches, parents, and thinkers who are doing the hard work of building a life that holds up over time. No hacks. No quick fixes. Just honest, practical conversations about performance, longevity, relationships, and what it actually takes to show up well at every age.If you are here, you probably already know that health is not a destination. It is how you live. I am glad you are along for it.Connect with Gabby Reece:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficialWebsite: https://gabriellereece.comPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
https://youtu.be/Zl79XkZdba0 (*Watch the YouTube version for MANY images! Releases June 5th)On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we're exploring the Backrooms! We're first going to discuss the concept of Liminal Spaces, where they've been depicted in pop culture films and shows, real life locations you've been to, and most importantly the occult ritual element of initiations using these spaces! We'll then discuss the internet history of what Backrooms are: Creepypasta and the concept of fiction manifesting into reality through hyperstition cyberspace! After all that we'll do a plot spoiling movie analysis of Kane Parsons new record breaking Backrooms film! I'll walk you through all the concepts I saw during my viewing which will include: Twin Peaks, (of course), underground initiation rituals, aliens, magick, all seeing eyes, crossing the Aleister Crowley and Jack Parsons Abyss, cannibalism, human furniture, Moonchild homunculus, Sam Altman, Carl Jung, Epstein, 4chan and the technofascist plan to retrocausally create AI gods from the HP Lovecraft Cthulhu Abyss!Free Feed YouTube video will release June 5th! https://youtu.be/Zl79XkZdba0Links:Longlegs Analysis- Occult Demons, NLP MKULTRA, Satanic Murders, Doll Magick & Twin Peaks!https://illuminatiwatcher.com/bonus-longlegs-analysis-occult-demons-nlp-mkultra-satanic-murders-doll-magick-twin-peaks/Wayfair Conspiracy Theories: Human Trafficking Furniture Camps KUBRICK Adrenochrome and Hollywood Movies!https://www.illuminatiwatcher.com/wayfair-conspiracy-theories-human-trafficking-furniture-camps-kubrick-adrenochrome-and-hollywood-moviesPortals Pt 1: Magick Gateways, Jungian Symbols & Pop Culture Portals EXPLAINED!https://illuminatiwatcher.com/portals-pt-1-magick-gateways-jungian-symbols-pop-culture-portals-explained/The Shining Decoded Pt 1: Conspiracies, Illuminati, MKULTRA & Project Monarch!https://illuminatiwatcher.com/the-shining-decoded-pt-1-conspiracies-illuminati-mkultra-project-monarch/FREE book, social medias, appearances & more: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw SUPPORTER FEEDS get bonus content AND go commercial free + other perks:*PATREON.com/IlluminatiWatcher : ad free, HUNDREDS of bonus shows, early access AND TWO OF MY BOOKS! (The Dark Path and Kubrick's Code); you can join the conversations with hundreds of other show supporters here: Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/hcq13)*VIP SECTION: Due to the threat of censorship, I set up a Patreon-type system through MY OWN website! IIt's even setup the same: FREE ebooks, Kubrick's Code video! Sign up at: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/members-section/*APPLE PREMIUM: If you're on the Apple Podcasts app- just click the Premium button and you're in! NO more ads, Early Access, EVERY BONUS EPISODE WANT MORE PODCASTS?... Check out my UNCENSORED show with my wife, Breaking Social Norms where we discuss conspiracies, politics, relationships and more!: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/Merch, MushroominatiWatcher Coffee, shirts, signed books: https://occultsymbolism.com/Isaac's Link Tree with links to EVERYTHING: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw *STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos.