Podcasts about self discovery

What if the answer to what you should be doing with your life is hiding in something you loved before the world talked you out of it?A moment from the podcast archive that I felt deserved to be heard again.Today, my guest Rob Wentz, leadership communication coach, speaker and podcast host, shares one simple question he asks every client to help them reconnect with their purpose. The answer almost always reveals something profound about what they are doing now, and what they are missing.Press play to discover what your 10 year old self knew about you that you may have forgotten.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Rob Wentz in episode #528:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/528˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

Dr. Paul Conti challenges us to look beyond "What's wrong with me?" and explores how curiosity, agency, gratitude, and the generative drive can transform our relationship with trauma and mental health. Emily Ruth welcomes Dr. Paul Conti, psychiatrist and author of "Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic." to explore how unresolved trauma shapes our inner world, interpersonal relationships, and society at large. Paul also shares insights from his latest book, "What's Going Right: A Powerful Method For Optimizing Your Mental Health," which offers proven strategies for healing from trauma, including the importance of compassionate curiosity and pursuing happiness through growth and connection. While naming "capital T" trauma is a vital first step in a client's healing process, some people opt to avoid the difficult intrapersonal work that follows. "Trauma is real inside of us. It changes our brains. When we very much want to solve our problems, we often have a greater difficulty doing so," says Paul. Foundational repair is possible. Paul's conceptual tool of choice is compassionate curiosity. When clients begin to reconnect with their agency, they're more open to recognizing what's going well for them and exploring what isn't.  Transforming Trauma thanks Paul for sharing his expertise with our community and reminding us that we are all imbued with the ability to identify what needs to change and pursue it with courage. To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma SPACE: SPACE is an Inner Development Program of Support and Self-Discovery for Therapists on the Personal, Interpersonal, and Transpersonal Levels offered by the Complex Trauma Training Center. This experiential learning program offers an immersive group experience designed to cultivate space for self-care, community support, and deepening vitality in our professional role as therapists. Learn more about how to join. *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com View upcoming trainings: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/ Join us for this a transformative 2-day Intro to NARM® online workshop: https://bit.ly/narmintro *** The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter Instagram @cttc_training LinkedIn YouTube

What if understanding yourself better could actually make you better at business?In this solo episode of The End in Mind, I'm exploring the connection between personal identity, entrepreneurship, and the brands we build.I first became fascinated by identity in college, when a communications professor taught me something I've carried with me ever since: we all hold multiple identities, and throughout our lives, we will outgrow, redefine, and rediscover many of them.As entrepreneurs, it can be incredibly easy to let “business owner” become our entire identity. I did that throughout much of my twenties — and it contributed to burnout, overworking, and losing connection with parts of myself that had nothing to do with Meraki.Now, at 30, I'm beginning to see how those other pieces of my identity actually make me better at what I do.I share how my childhood love of nature unexpectedly connected to my current work as a Fractional CMO for a landscape and design company, and why genuine curiosity and personal connection can make such a difference in the work we create.Your brand may be an expression of your identity, but it is never the entirety of who you are.Connect with me:- Instagram: @meraki_media_management- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetSocialwithMeraki- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@meraki_media_management- TikTok: @meraki_media_management- Website: https://www.merakimediamanagement.com/Question for you: What part of your childhood identity or interests do you still see showing up in your life or business today? DM me on Instagram, and let's chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailFull Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blogCarolyn Leiloglou discusses her middle-grade series, The Restorationists, and the inspiration behind it. The series takes place in a world where art is powerful and paintings are portals. The first book, Beneath This Rolling Sky, follows Vincent as he discovers his family's role as Restorationists and tries to protect his sister. The second book, Between Flowers and Bones, shifts to Georgia's perspective as she grapples with her own insecurities and learns the value of her unique gifts. Carolyn shares her own journey as a writer and the impact of books like The Chronicles of Narnia. She also emphasizes the importance of creativity and encourages kids to embrace their own creative abilities.The Restorationist Book 1: Beneath the Swirling SkyTakeawaysThe Restorationists is a middle-grade series that explores a world where art is powerful, and paintings are portals.The first book, Beneath This Rolling Sky, follows Vincent as he discovers his family's role as Restorationists and tries to protect his sister.The second book, Between Flowers and Bones, shifts to Georgia's perspective as she grapples with her own insecurities and learns the value of her unique gifts.Carolyn emphasizes the importance of creativity and encourages kids to embrace their own creative abilities.Books like The Chronicles of Narnia have had a profound impact on Carolyn's life and inspired her own writing journey.Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Random Question03:00 The Restorationists: A Middle-Grade Adventure08:02 Embracing Creativity: Lessons from The Restorationists11:46 The Power of Art: Inspiration and Impact21:37 Future of The Restorationists and Where to Find Carolyn Listener Survey invitationLet's discover great books together!Follow for more:FB: @bookworthypodcastInstagram: @bookworthy_podcastYouTube:  BookWorthy Podcast - YouTubetiktok: @valeriefentress

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What if the hardest experiences of your life weren't meant to define you—but to lead you back to who you truly are? In this episode of The Lucas Mack Show, I sit down with my longtime friend and spiritual mentor Annie Yatch (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-yatch/) for a deeply personal conversation about truth, healing, love, and what it really means to become free. Annie and I have known each other for nearly twenty years, and our journeys have taken us through transformation, loss, growth, questioning, and ultimately a deeper understanding of ourselves. In this conversation, we explore what happens when we stop looking outside ourselves for permission, validation, and peace—and begin reclaiming the power within. Annie shares her transition from consulting and working primarily with men to creating a community designed to support women in releasing the emotional weight they've carried and reconnecting with their own gifts, wisdom, and genius. We also explore radical gratitude—the challenging idea that even the painful chapters of our lives can become teachers. Not because suffering itself is something we need to celebrate, but because healing can transform our relationship with what happened and allow us to receive love in ways we couldn't before. We talk about: • Releasing emotional baggage and old identities • Why freedom begins internally • Learning to receive love • Radical gratitude for the experiences that shaped us • Moving beyond fear-based narratives • Reclaiming your personal power • Oneness and spiritual alignment • Finding peace without needing the outside world to change • What it means to finally live as your authentic self At the heart of this conversation is a simple truth: You don't have to become someone else to be free. You have to remember who you are. If you're in a season of questioning old beliefs, releasing old versions of yourself, or trying to find your way back to peace, I hope this conversation meets you exactly where you are. Subscribe to The Lucas Mack Show for conversations about truth, healing, freedom, consciousness, relationships, and what it means to live a whole and authentic life. #TheLucasMackShow #AnnieYatch #PersonalFreedom #Healing #SpiritualAwakening #Consciousness #Authenticity #InnerPeace #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery Thank you for listening – if you're struggling to break free and need support – go to my website and www.lucasmack.com. There's you'll find resources like videos and eBooks and information on how to work with me for coaching.

I'M OUT — The Misogi MethodWhat if the most courageous thing you can do is finally say, “I'm out”?Welcome to I'm Out, a powerful three-part series fromThe Misogi Method about the courage to leave relationships, marriages, careers, identities, and lives that no longer fit—and the extraordinary journey of starting over.This isn't a podcast telling you to leave your relationship.It's about something deeper: how do you know when it's time to go, why do we stay when we already know, and what happens when you finally choose yourself?We'll explore the psychology of breakups and divorce, relationship decision-making, fear, ambivalence, identity, personal growth, reinvention, and the science of what happens to our happiness and sense of self when we make a life-changing decision.Because sometimes we're not confused.We're afraid.And there's a difference.The Misogi Method is about taking on the challenge that forces you to become someone new.Sometimes that challenge is physical.Sometimes it's emotional.And sometimes your greatest Misogi is having the courage to walk away from the life you thought you were supposed to live.I'm Out.She's Out.He's Out.They're Out.This is the beginning.What if the life you're looking for is waiting on the other side of the decision you're afraid to make?  Welcome to I'm Out!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-misogi-method-experience-a-new-comfort-zone--2910681/support.

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Meghan Farner: What happens when your understanding of God expands beyond everything you thought you knew?In today's episode, we're joined by Meghan Farner, host of the podcast Hidden Wisdom, app creator, teacher, and 1:1 coach, to have a personal conversation about her journey into a more intimate relationship with the Divine.Meghan shares how her experiences with channeling opened her eyes to a deeper connection with God and began to shift the way she understood spirituality, faith, and even herself. As her relationship with the Divine expanded, so much of what she thought she knew began to change and grow too. We talk about her journey of coming to know Jesus in a new and deeply personal way, and how, in the process of getting to know Him, she has found herself coming to know herself more fully. We explore what it looks like to stay curious, question what we've been taught, and remain open to a relationship with God that continues to unfold in unexpected ways.This is a conversation about faith, curiosity, transformation, surrender, and the beautiful connection between knowing God and knowing yourself.Come listen, share your own experiences, and join the Through the Veil community as we continue exploring spiritual gifts, life beyond this one, and the ways we may be connected to those we love—even when we can't see them.

We clean our homes, organize our closets, and clear physical clutter — but what about the mess we're carrying in our minds and #emotions?Francine spent years blaming her job, her circumstances, her family, and other people for how unhappy she felt. Then she realized something uncomfortable but liberating: she was the one who had to #change. In this episode, we explore what happens when we #stopblaming,  #takeresponsibility for our inner world, and begin changing the patterns that keep us stuck. Listen now to this interview with Francine Juhlin, Warrior Princess of Personal Change and #author of "The Butterfly Who Changed Everything", to learn practical keys, tips and tools for transforming yourself from #caterpillartobutterfly -- with fun and ease! Check out Francine's newest book, The Butterfly Who Changed Everything: A Journey of Self Discovery at: https://a.co/d/08WfDHJVLearn even more and connect with Francine at:https://www.facebook.com/PersonalChangeWarriorshttps://www.youtube.com/@francinejuhlinhttps://personalchangewarriors.com/#PersonalChange #PersonalDevelopment #SelfHealing #InnerHealing #MeditationPractice #HolisticHealth #MindsetShift #HealingJourney #SelfLoveJourney #EmotionalHealing #RootCauseHealing #PersonalGrowth #TransformYourLife #HappinessJourney #FindingHappiness #MindfulLiving #Mindfulness #GuidedMeditation #MeditationForBeginners #SpiritualGrowth #SelfDiscovery #PositiveChange #OvercomingLimitingBeliefs #PeoplePleasing #TheButterflyWhoChangedEverything_____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://calendar.app.google/ycNkS9obhoQhiYXM6

In this episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier sits down with Rebecca Tervo, CPA, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and mother whose life changed forever after the suicide of her 17-year-old son, Trevor. Rebecca shares what those first days and years of grief were really like, including the challenge of trying to support her husband and three other children while barely understanding her own emotions. She talks honestly about seeking grief support, entering the coaching world, becoming certified herself, and eventually writing Shattered: From Grief to Joy After My Son's Suicide. But this conversation goes far beyond grief. Stephanie and Rebecca talk about identity, marriage, faith, leaving the religion she was raised in, human design, vision boards, self-discovery, therapy, business ownership, retirement, and the freedom that comes from realizing you are allowed to change your mind and choose a different path. Rebecca also shares one of the most powerful shifts in her marriage: deciding that neither she nor her husband was trapped. They were choosing to stay together. That sense of freedom helped them rebuild their relationship while allowing each other space to grow independently. Now, after years of coaching and personal reinvention, Rebecca is returning to her roots as a CPA and building a business focused on entrepreneurs and small business owners, especially women who want financial guidance without judgment, intimidation, or unnecessary complexity. At the heart of Rebecca's story is a simple reminder: life can be unimaginably hard, but it can also become meaningful again. You are allowed to ask for help. You are allowed to change direction. And you are allowed to build a new chapter at any age. Important Note This episode includes discussion of suicide, child loss, grief, depression, and mental health. If these topics feel especially close to home, please listen with care and seek support from qualified mental health professionals or trusted people in your life when needed. Listener Offer This episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor is supported by Lemongrove Oil. Use code DRSTEPHANIE at checkout for 10% off your order. https://www.lemongroveoil.com/ In This Episode Stephanie and Rebecca discuss losing a child to suicide, parenting through grief, finding support, therapy, marriage after tragedy, leaving a lifelong religious community, human design, vision boards, self-discovery, resilience, Sisu, changing careers, starting a business later in life, financial confidence for entrepreneurs, women in business, retirement, and why reinventing yourself does not have an expiration date. Learn More About Rebecca Tervo Tervo Bookkeeping: https://tervobookkeeping.com/ Book: Shattered: From Grief to Joy After My Son's Suicide Available on Amazon. Rebecca works with entrepreneurs and small business owners who want approachable financial guidance, bookkeeping support, and help making business numbers easier to understand. Conversations with a Chiropractor YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ConversationswithaChiro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wautierwellness Email: drstephaniewautier@yahoo.com Want to be a guest? Send Stephanie Wautier a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/drstephanie Credits Podcast production by Brand|Sound. Start your podcast journey by emailing brandsoundpodcasts@gmail.com. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Meet Rebecca Tervo 02:37 Losing Trevor and Entering Grief 05:19 Parenting and Marriage Through Loss 07:48 Finding Support and Grief Coaching 09:07 Writing Shattered 12:21 Human Design, Identity, and Self-Discovery 16:18 Vision Boards and the Power of Visualization 18:30 Leaving a Lifelong Religious Community 24:36 Marriage, Freedom, and Choosing Each Other 31:38 Sisu, Resilience, and Finding Meaning After Loss 37:23 Returning to Accounting and Entrepreneurship 41:18 Building a Business Around Connection 44:20 Women, Community, and the Power of Retreats 46:38 Why Rebecca Isn't Ready to Retire 48:36 Tervo Bookkeeping and Working With Entrepreneurs 50:58 Hope, Therapy, and Starting Again  

Riana Malia shares her journey of overcoming challenges, finding clarity, and creating a life of purpose and fulfillment. She emphasizes the importance of clearing old patterns, integrating new beliefs, and embodying a new frequency of being. The conversation delves into the transformative power of quantum healing, the impact of emotional trauma on the body, and the importance of self-worth and values in women's healing journeys. It also explores the concept of extraordinary love and the role of self-awareness in personal growth.TakeawaysClarity is essential for creating the life you desireClearing old patterns and integrating new beliefs is crucial for personal transformation Quantum healing and energy work have a profound impact on emotional trauma and physical well-being.The journey to healing and self-discovery involves understanding self-worth, values, and the concept of extraordinary love.Chapters00:00 The Journey to Clarity03:05 Overcoming Adversity11:25 The Power of Clearing and Creating13:22 Releasing Energetic Weight22:11 Reverse Engineering Goals25:28 Quantum Healing and Emotional Trauma26:24 The Power of Self-Worth and Values28:00 The Journey to Healing and Self-Discovery30:10 The Concept of Extraordinary Love and Self-AwarenessFind your transformation with Riana MaliaRiana MaliaBoard-Certified Integrative Neurosomatic PractitionerIdentity Architect for High-Achieving Womeninfo@rianamalia.comwww.rianamalia.comWhat's standing between you and extraordinary love? → Take the ELIInstagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube  SubstackFor support with hormones, metabolism, breast health, digestion, and whole-body wellness, visit DanaIrvine.com and book a Health Clarity Call.Subscribe to the Wise Divine Women Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with a woman who is ready to stop fighting her body and start understanding it.

Jenifer Lockwood became a surgical nurse in Florida, grew up watching her mother struggle with addiction, developed her own health complications that introduced her to prescription pills, and eventually built a scheme at her job calling in fraudulent prescriptions to pharmacies to feed the addiction before law enforcement set her up at a pharmacy and arrested her — producing a 15 year Florida state prison sentence that she served 13 years of before sobriety, a paralegal career built inside those walls, and a complete life transformation gave everything that addiction cost her a completely different second chapter. _____________________________________________ #PrisonStories #PrisonLife #florida #nurse #truecrimestory _____________________________________________ Thank you to HUNGRYROOT, PRIZEPICKS & AG1 for sponsoring this episode: Hungryroot: Explore my Hungryroot Digital Cookbook "The Commissary Upgrade" at https://hungryroot.com/LOCKEDIN _____________________________________________  PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! _____________________________________________ AG1: For a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at https://drinkag1.com/lockedin _____________________________________________ Connect with Jenifer Lockwood: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeniferlockwood_postconviction/ Website:https://postconvictionalliance.org/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadFH6OUvd0oYsZ49876ZgUNamkrtoguEvoHhTss8b8Eae0YjSpPFNXIEHSGUw_aem_zplLQ5f36CmzUcciKJ03Vw _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:  https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Surgical Nurse's Journey 00:28 Growing Up in Pensacola 02:22 Discovering Biological Father 05:52 Influence of Medical Family 09:15 Early Marriage and Nursing 12:04 Life as a Surgical Nurse 14:41 Sponsor Break 15:14 Traumatic OR Stories 20:36 Addiction Begins 24:47 Mother's Role in Addiction 27:20 Silent Struggles in Healthcare 30:40 Prescription Ends, Desperation 35:20 Arrested in Pharmacy 38:48 Drug Trafficking Charge 41:02 Pharmacy Verification Process 43:36 Bond and Legal Threats 48:39 Out on Bond, Terminated 50:05 Bond Revoked and Withdrawal 52:27 Firing Lawyer, Public Defender 55:00 County Jail Experience 57:38 Sponsor Break 58:47 Legal Process and Plea Deal 01:03:58 Understanding Gain Time 01:05:18 Marriage and New Relationship 01:09:10 Motherhood from Prison 01:13:26 First Day of Prison 01:19:29 Fitting in at Gatson 01:23:31 Becoming a Law Clerk 01:29:51 Prison Shows and Talents 01:31:04 Types of Cases Helped 01:32:32 Sobriety and Self-Discovery 01:35:35 Using Nursing Skills in Prison 01:38:49 Financial Support Inside 01:39:55 Mother's Sobriety 01:40:06 Questioning Sentencing Length 01:42:50 Refusing Cases and Prejudice 01:48:53 Comparing Sentences 01:50:15 Lessons from Encounters 01:53:42 Approaching Release Date 01:55:59 Release and Reuniting with Kids 02:03:36 Josh's Anger and Healing 02:05:30 Current Work and Advocacy 02:08:13 Feeling the Lost Years 02:09:25 Advice to Past Self _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Tony Ærcyus Christie is a mystic, spiritual teacher, and Messenger of Oneness. based in Cork, Ireland. He has been working with labyrinths for almost twenty years, and is the creator of Labyrinth Wisdom Cards. He is also author of Labyrinth: Your Path to Self-Discovery. His newest book is Death - You Gotta Love It: Choosing Love over Fear in Life's Greatest Transition. He is based in Cork, Ireland. His website is https://www.tonymchristie.com/ Tony explores death not as an ending but as a transition of consciousness, drawing on near-death experiences, reincarnation, life reviews, and the practice of choosing love over fear. He discusses gratitude as a path beyond the fear of death, Irish traditions of honoring the departed, spiritual guides, and accounts of loved ones welcoming people at life's final threshold. Christie reveals how the ancient labyrinth serves as a symbol of transformation, helping people navigate both life and death as interconnected journeys of awakening. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:25 Fear of death 00:09:42 Choosing experiences 00:16:24 Preparing for death 00:22:41 Mastery over fear 00:28:13 Welcoming loved ones 00:34:56 Labyrinth wisdom 00:41:01 Sacred symbol 00:48:32 Living consciously 00:56:16 Conclusion New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in "parapsychology" ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). He is also the Grand Prize winner of the 2021 Bigelow Institute essay competition regarding the best evidence for survival of human consciousness after permanent bodily death. He is Co-Director of Parapsychology Education at the California Institute for Human Science. (Recorded on Monday, July 13, 2026) For a complete, updated list with links to all of our videos, see https://newthinkingallowed.com/Listings.htm. Check out the New Thinking Allowed Foundation website at http://www.newthinkingallowed.org. There you will find our incredible, searchable database as well as opportunities to shop and to support our video productions – plus, this is where people can subscribe to our FREE, weekly Newsletter and can download a FREE .pdf copy of our quarterly magazine. To order high-quality, printed copies of our quarterly magazine: NTA-Magazine.MagCloud.com Check out New Thinking Allowed's AI chatbot. You can create a free account at awakin.ai/open/jeffreymishlove. When you enter the space, you will see that our chatbot is one of several you can interact with. While it is still a work in progress, it has been trained on 1,600 NTA transcripts. It can provide intelligent answers about the contents of our interviews. It's almost like having a conversation with Jeffrey Mishlove. If you would like to join our team of volunteers, helping to promote the New Thinking Allowed YouTube channel on social media, editing and translating videos, creating short video trailers based on our interviews, helping to upgrade our website, or contributing in other ways (we may not even have thought of), please send an email to friends@newthinkingallowed.com. To download and listen to audio versions of the New Thinking Allowed videos, please visit our new podcast at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-thinking-allowed-audio-podcast/id1435178031. Download and read Jeffrey Mishlove's Grand Prize essay in the Bigelow Institute competition, Beyond the Brain: The Survival of Human Consciousness After Permanent Bodily Death, go to https://www.bigelowinstitute.org/docs/1st.pdf. You can help support our video productions while enjoying a good book. To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: Is There Life After Death? click on https://amzn.to/3LzLA7Y (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.) To order the second book in the New Thinking Allowed Dialogues series, Russell Targ: Ninety Years of ESP, Remote Viewing, and Timeless Awareness, go to https://amzn.to/4aw2iyr To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: UFOs and UAP – Are We Really Alone?, go to https://amzn.to/3Y0VOVh To order a copy of Charles T. Tart: Seventy Years of Exploring Consciousness and Parapsychology, go to https://amzn.to/4oOUJLn To order Death You Gotta Love It by Tony Christie, go to https://amzn.to/4hh1cNS

Tiffany Vulcain grew up neglected by her parents, cycled through group homes and juvenile detention, spent her teenage years around gang life, and hit the streets on her own after turning 18 before a credit card scheme and the wrong group of people produced a five year federal prison sentence — and had to give birth in one of the most isolating and most institutionally indifferent environments available. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, she shares what a childhood defined by neglect, group homes, and juvenile detention really produced before the streets found her, what the federal prison sentence that followed the credit card scheme actually looked like from the inside, and what being pregnant in federal prison and giving birth behind bars actually required of a woman who had spent her entire life fighting to survive systems that were never built to help her. _____________________________________________ #pregnancy #prison #truecrimestories #pregnant _____________________________________________ Connect with Tiffany Vulcain: https://www.instagram.com/tjvulcain/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Tiffany's Story 00:22 Early Life and Foster Care 01:18 Life in Jamaica vs. New York 02:10 Dysfunctional Home and Abuse 04:19 Running Away and Finding the Streets 06:11 Entering the Group Home 07:19 Freedom and Life of Crime Begins 09:40 Gang Involvement and Acceptance 10:46 Teenage Arrest and Juvenile Detention 13:13 Inside the Juvenile Facility 14:14 Returning Home and Foster Care Again 16:03 Aging Out and Exploitation 17:16 Escalating Crime and Credit Card Fraud 20:08 How the Fraud Worked 21:45 Facing the Victims 23:42 Self-Perception and Morality 24:42 Getting Caught in Virginia 27:59 The Federal Investigation 29:13 Turning Yourself In 31:28 The Plea Deal and Decision to Not Snitch 33:47 Estrangement from Family 34:15 Arrested Again While Pregnant 35:43 Experiencing Rikers Island 38:00 Sentencing and Lost Self-Surrender 40:08 Transport to MDC Brooklyn 41:40 The MINT Program and Women in MDC 43:57 Husband and Baby Plans 45:08 Giving Birth in Prison 53:16 Compassion vs. Desensitization 54:20 After Birth: Hospital and Advocacy 56:20 Baby in ICU and Special Permission 57:42 Leaving the Hospital Without Baby 01:00:42 Returning to Prison in Depression 01:02:02 Danbury Prison and Transition to Male Facility 01:04:12 Fight and Transfer to Philadelphia 01:07:23 The Shoe and Diesel Therapy 01:10:01 Flight with Chris Brown 01:11:42 Visits and Regret 01:12:24 Life in Philadelphia and Self-Discovery 01:14:00 Another Fight and Return to Brooklyn 01:15:20 Coming Home Without a Plan 01:16:00 Post-Prison Struggles and Betrayal 01:17:20 The Turning Point 01:19:20 Healing and Rebranding 01:20:14 Finding Purpose in Re-entry Work 01:22:51 Current Success and Roles 01:24:10 Message to Younger Self _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

What if freedom isn't about escaping the world—but learning how to remain fully yourself within it? In this episode of The Lucas Mack Show, Lucas sits down with world traveler and wisdom seeker Dolores Gil for a powerful conversation about what it means to live with clarity, sovereignty, and connection in an increasingly disconnected world. Drawing from her experiences across cultures and countries, Dolores shares how travel stripped away layers of conditioning and changed the way she sees people, relationships, success, and herself. Together, Lucas and Dolores explore the difference between experience and true wisdom, why authentic freedom requires us to stop abandoning ourselves, and how technology, corporate greed, and cultural division can quietly disconnect us from our humanity. They also explore something deeper: the possibility that healing isn't only individual. It's collective. This conversation is an invitation to question what we've been taught, think for ourselves, see the humanity in one another, and remember that beneath our cultures, beliefs, identities, and differences, we are far more connected than we've been led to believe. In this episode: Why experience alone doesn't create wisdom What traveling the world can teach us about humanity Personal sovereignty without isolation Remaining authentic inside relationships How technology is changing human connection The danger of outsourcing our critical thinking Individual healing vs. collective healing Why freedom begins with knowing who you are Restoring dignity, respect, and humanity in a divided world Connect with Dolores: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doloresgill/ Thank you for listening – if you're struggling to break free and need support – go to my website and www.lucasmack.com. There's you'll find resources like videos and eBooks and information on how to work with me for coaching.

Most people try to become useful by learning skills the world has already decided are valuable.But there may be another path: become exceptionally good at something you're naturally drawn to, even if it seems “useless,” and let the useful application emerge later.In this episode, I explore why unusual abilities often become valuable only after they're developed deeply enough for other people to recognize what they can do with them.Maybe the mistake is trying to predict usefulness too early.Be really good at one “useless” thing. Let society figure out what it's for.Support the showBecome a Member at dekyon.io/seanmcclure/nontrivialPremium members get access to the full member app. This includes data visualizations of the core concepts in each episode, a Study Space for learning fundamentals, and premium articles on Techniques and Mindsets.Members can also save personal notes, explore episode summaries and transcripts, search across episodes, track watch history and progress, and participate in the community forum. Premium membership includes ongoing support.

What You'll Learn in This Episode Why executive burnout is usually a betrayal problem, not a workload problem The difference between betrayal as destruction and betrayal as revelation How high-functioning codependency and over-giving accelerate burnout in high-achievers The origin belief driving your disordered boundaries - and how to find it The six-step L.I.S.T.E.N. Method for moving through betrayal Concrete personal and professional steps to reclaim your energy and worth   Burnout Isn't a Workload Problem - It's a Betrayal Problem The exhaustion that sleep doesn't touch and a vacation only reschedules isn't about your calendar. It's about a betrayal you've been staying busy enough to avoid feeling. Somebody crossed you; a partner, a mentor, a company you bled for, a parent. Instead of grieving it, you got useful. You made yourself indispensable so you'd never be discardable again. That isn't ambition. It's a survival strategy in business casual. Key insight: Burnout in leaders is rarely about doing too much. It's about doing too much for people who wouldn't do the same for you, while some part of you knew it the whole time.   Betrayal Is Not Destruction - It's Revelation Genesis 50:20 gives the whole framework. Joseph tells the brothers who sold him: "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good." He doesn't deny the harm. He names the intent, and refuses to let their intent write the final sentence. Betrayal doesn't build the crack. It reveals the crack that was already there - in the relationship, the agreement, or the story you were told about your own worth. Underneath the Scripture is the neuroscience: your nervous system logged the betrayal as a threat and went into protection - over-function, over-give, say yes when you mean no. That pattern is high-functioning codependency, and it's the number one accelerant of burnout in high-achievers.   Key Takeaways Burnout that rest won't fix is often unprocessed betrayal. Betrayal reveals a pre-existing crack; it doesn't create it. Over-functioning is a survival response, not a personality trait. Healing is internal — it never requires the other person's apology. The L.I.S.T.E.N. Method works the root belief, not just the symptom Ready to Work the Root? If you can feel the origin belief but can't quite reach it alone, that's exactly the work of the Premium Strategy Hour. One focused hour: we locate the origin, name the belief, and build the boundary you've needed for years,  the one that ends the over-functioning at the root. These are deliberately limited, and only a handful open each month. When they're gone, they're gone until the next window. Claim your Premium Strategy Hour → Listen deeply. Speak boldly. Do the work.   Connect Subscribe to Listen Then Speak on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or wherever podcast are distributed. If this episode named something you've been carrying, share it with one leader who needs it.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kgomotso Modise (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Rowlene an Award-winning South African singer, songwriter and performer about Rowlene's highly anticipated sophomore album "Some Strings Attached, known for her soulful vocal tone and deeply personal storytelling, Rowlene creates music that explores love, heartbreak, womanhood and the complicated journey towards self-discovery. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation on complex trauma, ADHD, autism, masking, therapist curiosity, and providing therapy that supports authenticity instead of conformity. Comparison is often cited as the thief of joy. For neurodivergent people, comparison is also a source of shame. Imagine receiving constant reminders that your brain doesn't respond well to, or "fit" with, the dominant societal structure. The messaging can impact self-worth and inform masking behaviors that neurotypical family members, friends, and co-workers fail to understand.  One clinician invites care providers to move away from asking "what's wrong with this client?" in favor of a more holistic line of questioning: "how does their client feel, what adaptations have they made to weather neurotypical norms, and what kind of support do they need now?"   On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth is pleased to welcome Sabrena Ness, CMHC, LPC, clinical director at LifeStance Health and NARM® practitioner. Drawing on her personal and professional experiences, Sabrena shares insights from a neurodivergent perspective, namely, how the NeuroAffective Relational Model® cultivates a tempo ideal for exploring shame and other relational experiences that many neurodivergent people navigate alone.  Transforming Trauma appreciates Sabrena's continued support of neurodivergent clients and the communities that they belong to. To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma SPACE: SPACE is an Inner Development Program of Support and Self-Discovery for Therapists on the Personal, Interpersonal, and Transpersonal Levels offered by the Complex Trauma Training Center. This experiential learning program offers an immersive group experience designed to cultivate space for self-care, community support, and deepening vitality in our professional role as therapists. Learn more about how to join. *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com View upcoming trainings: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/ Join us for this a transformative 2-day Intro to NARM® online workshop: https://bit.ly/narmintro *** The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter Instagram @cttc_training LinkedIn YouTube

Grandpa Bill explores-Different Types of Empaths & Empathy:Welcome to a channel dedicated to shattering illusions and sparking genuine transformation. Through deep-dive conversations, powerful analogies, and sharp insights, we explore the disruptive catalysts that force us to drop the facade and heal.BillHolt@billholt8792#PersonalTransformation, #EgoDisruption, #HolisticWellness, #MentalResilience, #SelfDiscovery,#Empaths,#Empathy,

"...here it's really about learning how to re-center, learning how to be okay with stillness, learning how to be okay with peace. Because I've seen people come out here and trip and really say like wow this is too quiet..." Ocean on some people's reaction on relocating to Costa Rica. I love these talks, so much ground gets covered about personal growth and self-discovery. Today's riff is Our Personal Pathways: A Talk with Ocean Morisset. Welcome to Episode 120 of the Roll With Peace, In Mind podcast! Ocean Morisset is a professional photographer, visual storyteller, and creative entrepreneur from New York City and currently based in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. Best known for years of documenting everyday life in New York City, Ocean's work focuses on quiet moments, human connection, and the poetry found in ordinary spaces. His photography has been exhibited and awarded, with ongoing projects including the photo book Underground Love, a long-term exploration of intimacy and resilience within the NYC subway system. Now living as an expat in Costa Rica, Ocean continues to create while running Casita Kreyol, a small jungle Airbnb grounded in community, creativity, and mindful living. Whether behind the lens, hosting travelers, or speaking about art as a form of presence and healing, Ocean's work is guided by curiosity, honesty, and a deep respect for lived experience. Visit Ocean on Instagram and Tik Tok @oceanmorisset  Facebook Email Casita Kreyol Whatsapp +506 6242 1891 Be sure to comment, like, follow, share. Original Music: "Eze 7 " by Sylvester "Sly" Scott Check him out on Facebook Instagram YouTube ************** Visit Jacquie Bird, Spiritual Wellness to book a coaching session and for my products and services Subscribe to my Substack *** Please tell your friends, family, colleagues and co-workers about this podcast, word of mouth is da the bomb-diggedy! Remember to Like, Comment, Follow, Share Thank you for listening!  

Lyndsay Soprano sits down with spiritual counsellor, energy healer, and author Chris Wasko for a heartfelt conversation about trauma, narcissistic abuse, old souls, and the lifelong journey of healing. Together, they explore how childhood experiences shape our nervous systems, why so many survivors remain stuck in survival mode, and what it means to reconnect with the truest version of yourself.Chris shares her own story of growing up in a narcissistic family, the path that led her to spiritual healing, and how inner child work, nervous system regulation, and self-awareness can help us move from simply surviving to truly living.This episode is compassionate, deeply validating, and a reminder that healing happens one layer at a time—and that even after profound pain, peace is still possible.Episode Highlights:(00:00) Introduction and episode overview(03:23) Chris Wasko's background and expertise(04:07) Traumatic upbringing and narcissism spectrum(06:30) Recognizing narcissism in family and its effects(08:23) Healing abilities emerging through trauma work(09:23) Covert vs overt narcissism explained(12:14) Connection between narcissism and old souls(13:29) Understanding the old soul and Spicy Old Souls test(14:55) Healing old souls and vibrational energy(17:57) Impact of pain on nervous system and trauma response(22:32) Healing ripple effects and collective consciousness(24:49) Regulating the nervous system for trauma recovery(29:21) The wayfinder archetype and exploration energy(33:02) Personal insights on movement and safety(41:01) The significance of safe spaces and inner chaos(41:38) Introduction to the book An Old Soul's JourneyFind Chris Wasko Online Here:Website: chriswasko.comFacebook: @chriswaskomediumYouTube: @energyhealingwithChrisBook: An Old Soul's JourneyFind Giving Pain Purpose Online Here:Website: givingpainpurpose.comInstagram: @givingpainpurposeFacebook: The Giving Pain Purpose PodcastLinkedIn: Lyndsay SopranoYouTube: @givingpainpurposeShop: thegivingpainpurposeshop.comSubscribe on YouTube | Merch Shop is OPEN!! | COMING SOON: The Pain Hub - A Women's Healing Community. Subscribe Now!Unfiltered convos. Dark humor. Real healing. This is where pain meets purpose — and you're not doing it alone.++Want to be a guest on Giving Pain Purpose with Lyndsay Soprano? Send her a message on PodMatch, here: Be a Guest on The Show

In this episode of the Sacred Purpose Podcast, Lisa Malia and Beth Clayton explore themes of vulnerability, grief, and the journey of self-discovery. They discuss the impact of the 'good girl' archetype on personal growth and leadership, emphasizing the importance of embracing both light and shadow in our lives. The conversation delves into the transformative experiences that arise from navigating grief and the role of community in healing. Beth shares her insights on intimacy and relationships, highlighting the significance of being authentic and transparent in our connections with others. In this conversation, Beth Clayton and Lisa Malia explore the profound journey of self-discovery, healing, and the transformation of inner demons into guardians. They discuss the importance of facing our fears, the emotional depth of personal growth, and the complexities of navigating relationships as we evolve. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of understanding our own patterns and the role of the 'wild daughter' archetype in embracing our authentic selves.   Takeaways: Grief can be a profound teacher and companion. The 'good girl' archetype often protects us from facing grief. Leadership involves showing vulnerability and humility. Self-discovery is a continuous journey, often through dark times. Embracing both our light and shadow leads to wholeness. Community plays a crucial role in healing and transformation. Intimacy requires authenticity and transparency. We all have parts of ourselves that need to be acknowledged and integrated. The journey of healing can reveal unexpected allies and lessons. Transformation often comes from surrendering to the process. Empathy arises from personal experience and humility. Facing our demons can lead to profound self-discovery. Demons can transform into guardians when we embrace them. The journey of healing is not just about lessons but about experiencing aliveness. Navigating relationships requires understanding our own changes. We put down patterns, not people, in our growth journey. Sovereignty is about becoming the one we were looking for. Intimacy requires discernment and understanding of our own needs. Grief is a necessary part of the healing process. The wild daughter archetype represents our authentic self in the journey.   Beth Clayton is the founder of Born Wild™, an initiatory journey guiding highly sensitive, visionary women from unmasking their Good Girl conditioning into embodied Untamed sovereignty — so they can build a life and legacy that finally reflect the truth of who they are and the depth of their hunger. A TEDx Broadway speaker, somatic mentor, and ceremonialist with over 15 years of experience — and an MFA in Acting from one of the nation's top conservatories — Beth blends nervous system work, mythic storytelling, archetypal embodiment, and ritual to create immersive transformational thresholds rather than traditional coaching programs. Her work calls women back to the wisdom of their bodies, the medicine of their lived experience, and the leadership that emerges when they root into who they have always been — before the masks. Follow Beth: On Instagram Take The Good Girl Quiz   Follow Lisa: Join The Feminine Leadership Loung Community and access breathwork portal: Join for free here  On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamalia.evoke/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamalianorman/   Sound Bites: 00:00 "I feel very porous and softened right now." 09:28 "I was scared and not completely embodied." 09:52 "My job is to do my work." 21:22 "I can lead anyway." 29:24 "I had done enough work at that point." 30:01 "The light is found in the dark." 33:12 "I was waiting to be chosen." 35:26 "We all have a room in us." 36:28 "Facing our demons is brutal and beautiful." 37:16 "I love my demons so much." 40:00 "We learn how to stay with ourselves." 56:33 "We put down patterns, not people." 67:17 "The wild daughter is our authentic self."   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Divine Timing 02:58 Navigating Grief and Vulnerability 06:00 The Good Girl Archetype and Its Impact 09:00 Leadership Through Humility 11:44 The Journey of Self-Discovery 15:00 The Dark Woods of Transformation 18:04 Embracing Both Light and Shadow 21:01 The Missing Piece of Self 24:10 Intimacy and Relationships 27:00 The Role of Community in Healing 35:47 Embracing Our Demons 40:00 The Journey of Aliveness 45:12 Navigating Relationships and Sovereignty 55:12 Patterns vs. People: A Shift in Perspective 65:02 The Wild Daughter and Good Girl Archetypes

Send us Fan MailThe morning starts with a phone call and by the end of the episode, there is a death in the family. (trigger warning - alcoholism and pet loss)Visit our website: www.VanillawithaSideofKink.comInstagram: VanillawithaSideofKinkAlso, you can learn more about our Shibari Rope Bondage business at www.AllTiedUpSanDiego.comAnd our new operation, the All Good Things Center for Inclusivity and Acceptance. Fetlife.com Group:  Vanilla with a Side of Kink - The Podcast

Friend of the show, actress & author Mary Jo Eustace joins Jann to discuss her recent return to live television! She tells Jann about her experience on Breakfast Television, while reflecting on her early challenges in the entertainment industry. They discuss the legacy of her cooking show 'What's for Dinner', which MJ would love to reboot. As always, they also talk love, relationships, and personal growth. The discussion also touches on the challenges and triumphs of navigating life after divorce. Mary Jo shares her insights on sexuality and the misconceptions surrounding aging, ultimately celebrating the vibrancy and resilience of women over 60. https://www.instagram.com/maryjoeustace/ https://www.womeninmedia.network/show/senior-bitches/ What's For Dinner on YouTube #ASKJANN - want some life advice from Jann? Send in a story with a DM or on our website. Leave us a voicenote! ⁠www.jannardenpod.com/voicemail/⁠⁠ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/JannArdenPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jannardenpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/jannardenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Mary Jo Eustace (02:57) Love and Relationships: A Shift in Perspective (05:52) The Journey of Self-Discovery (08:55) Returning to Television: Morning TV Experience (11:59) The Legacy of 'What's for Dinner' (14:57) Navigating Divorce and Personal Growth (18:00) Future Aspirations and New Projects (30:53) The Rise of Online Contempt (32:10) Sabotage and Reality Distortion (34:11) Public Humiliation and Personal Growth (35:23) Aging and Self-Acceptance (36:59) Cutting Toxic People Out (38:42) Navigating Relationships and Expectations (40:34) The Complexity of Modern Relationships (42:52) Compassion and Understanding in Relationships (46:11) Sexuality and Aging (47:53) Challenging the Narrative of Invisibility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About The Mindset Meditation: Our guided visualizations, morning affirmations, and deep sleep stories are designed to help you release stress, find inner peace, and start your day with purpose.How to prepare for this session: Detox your mind and heart of the thoughts and emotions that no longer serve you. Find a quiet, comfortable space. Close your eyes, take a few slow, deep breaths, and begin focusing on relaxing every inch of your body.Start by wiggling and relaxing your toes.Rotate your ankles and relax your feet.Slowly work your way up your body, releasing the tension in your calves, your shoulders, and your mind. Within minutes, you will feel as if you are floating. Detach, let go, and give yourself permission to feel at peace.Connect with our Community:Instagram: https://instagram.com/themindsetmeditationpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=YouTube: https://bit.ly/2RnSdjSPlease share this episode with a family member or friend who might need a moment of peace today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the life you're living isn't truly your own? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Lynda Leonce, authenticity coach, parenting coach, and author of Inside Out Creation, to explore how societal conditioning can disconnect us from who we truly are and how we can begin living from our authentic selves.Lynda shares why authenticity isn't something we create but something we uncover. Together, they discuss how self-awareness, curiosity, and intentional reflection help us peel away limiting beliefs, reconnect with our inner truth, and become more present in every area of life. They also explore the role parents play in helping children develop authenticity instead of conformity and why the journey inward is one of the most rewarding paths we can take.If you're ready to stop living by other people's expectations and start living with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose, this conversation will help you begin that journey.What You'll Learn What authenticity really means  How societal conditioning shapes our identity  Why self-awareness is the foundation of personal growth  Helping children develop authentic confidence  The role of curiosity in self-discovery  How journaling supports authentic living  Why perfectionism blocks authenticity  Practical ways to reconnect with your true self Key Takeaways✅ Authenticity is discovered by removing layers not creating a new identity.✅ Self-awareness helps reveal limiting beliefs and conditioned thinking.✅ Parents can help children embrace authenticity instead of conformity.✅ Curiosity is one of the greatest tools for personal transformation.✅ Living from your truth creates greater fulfillment and inner peace.Lynda Leonce's Guest LinksWebsite – https://www.livefromyourtruth.com/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/LiveFromYourTruthYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@LiveFromYourTruthInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/livefromyourtruth/LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynda-leonce/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@livefromyourtruthLive From Your Truth - https://www.livefromyourtruth.com/(Learn more about Lynda Leonce's authenticity coaching, mentorship programs, workshops, and her book Inside Out Creation. Explore resources designed to help you reconnect with your authentic self, strengthen self-awareness, and begin living from your truth.) Explore More With Michael ReardenWebsite – https://revenconcepts.com/Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/Work With Michael Rearden - https://www.revenconcepts.com/Listen for more conversations that help you strengthen your mindset, deepen your self-awareness, build authentic confidence, and create lasting personal and professional growth. Send us a MessageSupport the showWebsite: www.Revenconcepts.comEmail: Coachinginsession@gmail.comYoutube: @RevenconceptsDon't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with others who would benefit from it!

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Embrace the Unknown: Júlia's Leap to Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-08-12-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de l'estiu banyava les antigues ruïnes d'Empúries amb un caliu especial.En: The summer sun bathed the ancient ruins of Empúries with a special warmth.Ca: Les oliveres dansaven amb el vent del mar, i les pedres velles xiuxiuejaven històries de temps passats.En: The olive trees danced with the sea breeze, and the old stones whispered stories of times gone by.Ca: Júlia i Oriol passejaven pel mercat proper, on els venedors oferia souvenirs inspirats en la rica història d'aquell indret.En: Júlia and Oriol strolled through the nearby market, where vendors offered souvenirs inspired by the rich history of that place.Ca: Júlia, sempre somiadora i curiosa, buscava alguna cosa especial.En: Júlia, always dreamy and curious, was looking for something special.Ca: Un objecte que li donés la gosadia de trencar amb la seva rutina.En: An object that would give her the courage to break free from her routine.Ca: Oriol, al seu costat, observava amb atenció, preocupat per la possibilitat d'un engany.En: Oriol, by her side, watched attentively, concerned about the possibility of being deceived.Ca: "No gastis els teus estalvis en coses que no valen la pena," li deia amb prudència.En: "Don't spend your savings on things that aren't worth it," he said with caution.Ca: Els clients atapeïen les parades, i Júlia s'aturà davant un venedor que oferia un vell medalló.En: Customers crowded the stalls, and Júlia stopped in front of a vendor offering an old locket.Ca: Els ulls li brillaven.En: Her eyes sparkled.Ca: L'objecte semblava cridar-la, com si amagava un secret.En: The object seemed to call to her, as if it held a secret.Ca: "Però, Oriol," digué ella, amb l'esperança i els dubtes barrejats en la seva veu, "què si aquest medalló em dona la inspiració que necessito?"En: "But, Oriol," she said, with hope and doubt mixed in her voice, "what if this locket gives me the inspiration I need?"Ca: Oriol sospirà, entenent el desig de la seva amiga però temerós que fos una il·lusió.En: Oriol sighed, understanding his friend's desire but fearing it was an illusion.Ca: Amb un somriure, va dir, "Segueix el teu cor, Júlia, però recorda ser prudent."En: With a smile, he said, "Follow your heart, Júlia, but remember to be cautious."Ca: La decisió pesava com una roca.En: The decision weighed on her like a rock.Ca: Les monedes a la mà de Júlia brillaven sota el sol mentre contemplava la seva encrucijada.En: The coins in Júlia's hand gleamed under the sun as she contemplated her crossroads.Ca: Finalment, va respirar profundament i va col·locar les monedes a la mà del venedor.En: Finally, she took a deep breath and placed the coins into the vendor's hand.Ca: Va comprar el medalló, sentint una forta emoció nova i excitant.En: She bought the locket, feeling a new and exciting emotion.Ca: De tornada a casa, sola a la seva habitació, va examinar el medalló.En: Back home, alone in her room, she examined the locket.Ca: Va obrir-lo i, amb sorpresa, va trobar un petit paper amagat.En: She opened it and, to her surprise, found a small hidden paper.Ca: El missatge deia: "Les grans aventures comencen amb passos petits."En: The message read: "Great adventures begin with small steps."Ca: Aquestes paraules foren com un bàlsam pel seu cor inquiet.En: These words were like a balm for her restless heart.Ca: Júlia va somriure, les seves pors esmicolant-se lentament.En: Júlia smiled, her fears slowly crumbling.Ca: Aquella nit, després de parlar amb Oriol, Júlia començà a planificar el seu futur viatge.En: That night, after talking with Oriol, Júlia began planning her future journey.Ca: Sentia una nova fortalesa, decidida a explorar el món més enllà del que coneixia.En: She felt a newfound strength, determined to explore the world beyond what she knew.Ca: Al final, Júlia no tan sols va comprar un medalló; va adquirir una nova perspectiva, convertint-se en una aventurera decidida a perseguir els seus somnis amb confiança i passió.En: In the end, Júlia didn't just buy a locket; she acquired a new perspective, becoming an adventurer determined to pursue her dreams with confidence and passion.Ca: Empúries quedaria enrere, però el seu esperit li acompanyaria sempre.En: Empúries would be left behind, but its spirit would always accompany her.Ca: Adéu a la por, benvinguda sigui l'aventura.En: Farewell to fear, welcome adventure. Vocabulary Words:the ruins: les ruïnesthe olive trees: les oliveresthe breeze: el ventthe stones: les pedresto stroll: passejarthe market: el mercatthe vendors: els venedorsthe souvenirs: els souvenirsthe courage: la gosadiathe routine: la rutinaattentively: amb atenciódeceived: enganythe savings: els estalvisthe customers: els clientsthe stalls: les paradesto sparkle: brillarthe hope: l'esperançathe doubt: el dubtethe illusion: la il·lusiócautious: prudentthe decision: la decisióthe coins: les monedesthe crossroads: l'encrucijadato examine: examinarthe locket: el medallóthe message: el missatgethe balm: el bàlsamto crumble: esmicolant-sethe journey: el viatgethe spirit: l'esperit

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mystical Ruins and Mei Lin's Quest for Heritage Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-12-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在这个夏季的某个晴朗上午，梅琳和她的朋友们，俊和莉，来到了一片神秘的古老废墟。En: On a clear morning this summer, Mei Lin and her friends, Jun and Li, arrived at a mysterious ancient ruin.Zh: 这地方充满了未知的气息，古老的石墙和蔓藤在阳光下显得格外神秘。En: This place was filled with an aura of the unknown, and the ancient stone walls and vines appeared especially mystical under the sunlight.Zh: 游客们熙熙攘攘地到处拍照，享受着历史的余辉。En: Tourists bustled around, taking photos and enjoying the remnants of history.Zh: 梅琳是一个充满冒险精神的年轻女子，她非常渴望通过这次旅行，找回与祖先之间的联系。En: Mei Lin was a young woman full of adventurous spirit, eager to reconnect with her ancestors through this journey.Zh: 今天，她想在这些古老的遗迹中，找到一件象征着她和祖先联系的纪念品。En: Today, she hoped to find a souvenir in these old ruins that symbolized her connection with them.Zh: 可是，人群实在太多了，而且每一个摊位似乎都在出售相类似的纪念品。En: However, the crowd was overwhelming, and every stall seemed to be selling similar souvenirs.Zh: 一个特别激进的小贩不停地向梅琳推销一些泛泛的商品，这让梅琳感到有些烦躁。En: A particularly aggressive vendor kept pushing some generic products onto Mei Lin, which made her feel somewhat irritated.Zh: 她需要一些独特的东西，一件能唤起她内心深处感受的艺术品。En: She needed something unique, an artwork that could awaken a deep feeling inside her.Zh: 于是，梅琳决定做出一个大胆的决定。En: So, Mei Lin decided to make a bold decision.Zh: 她将注意力转向那些游客较少涉足的角落。En: She turned her attention to the corners less frequented by tourists.Zh: 尽管当地人警告她远离这些鲜少有人踏足的地方，但她感受到一种强烈的召唤。En: Despite warnings from locals to stay away from these rarely trodden places, she felt a strong calling.Zh: 走过几条隐秘的小径，梅琳的眼前出现了一个不为人知的小摊。En: After walking through a few hidden paths, Mei Lin came across an unknown small stall.Zh: 那儿摆放着几件古老的文物，看起来极其珍贵。En: There lay a few ancient artifacts, which looked extremely valuable.Zh: 摊主是一位年长的男人，他很少与过路的游客交谈，只是静静地守着他的宝物。En: The stall owner was an elderly man who seldom spoke with passing tourists and merely watched over his treasures quietly.Zh: 梅琳被其中一条小巧而精致的项链吸引住了。En: Mei Lin was attracted to a small and exquisite necklace.Zh: 它似乎在她手中微微地闪烁着某种不知名的能量。En: It seemed to shimmer with an unknown energy in her hand.Zh: 这感觉很奇妙，好像一瞬间有东西在她心中被激活了。En: The feeling was marvelous, as if something within her heart was being activated.Zh: 她毫不犹豫地决定买下这条项链。En: Without hesitation, she decided to buy the necklace.Zh: 带着这份特别的发现，她感到一种无法用言语表达的满足感和归属感。En: With this special find, she felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction and belonging.Zh: 在她心底，仿佛什么东西得到了连接，她的自我身份也因此更加坚定。En: It was as if something within her was connected, and her sense of self became more solidified.Zh: 在回家的路上，梅琳握着这条项链，心中深深地感受到一种对自己文化遗产的珍惜与热爱。En: On the way home, holding the necklace, Mei Lin deeply felt an appreciation and love for her cultural heritage.Zh: 她知道这趟寻找纪念品的旅程并不仅仅是为了物品，而是为了重拾那失落已久的文化自豪感和自我认同。En: She knew that the journey of finding a souvenir wasn't just about the item, but about regaining the long-lost cultural pride and self-identity. Vocabulary Words:mysterious: 神秘ancient: 古老ruin: 废墟aura: 气息remnants: 余辉adventurous: 冒险ancestor: 祖先souvenir: 纪念品overwhelming: 太多了stall: 摊位aggressive: 激进irritated: 烦躁unique: 独特artwork: 艺术品bold: 大胆frequented: 涉足trodden: 踏足artifact: 文物elderly: 年长exquisite: 精致shimmer: 闪烁marvelous: 奇妙satisfaction: 满足belonging: 归属heritage: 遗产appreciation: 珍惜pride: 自豪感identity: 身份reconnect: 找回trodden: 踏足

Send us Fan MailThis episode of Dem Bois Podcast is a continuation of my reflection on extracting closure, and this one focuses on my mother. I talk about my mother and our relationship often, but today I'm taking it a step further by reading a letter that I wrote to her, one that really helped me heal. I also discuss the process of writing this letter, the impact of my past traumas, and the importance of telling my story.I talk:03:37 - Exploring past relationships and closure12:45 - Personal stories of trauma and healing21:55 - Writing for healing and control of narrative27:28 - The power of healing and community35:20 - Dear Mama: A Journey of Healing43:10 - Transforming pain into purposeEpisode References:Ep. 123 - Fulfillment Through Authenticity and Art as Self-Discovery with Wen NealeEp. 122 - The Weight of Trauma: Unpacking Adoption, Love, and Identity with Felix-Long LaneriEp. 119 - Breaking Cycles of Trauma through Art and Love with SunnyEp. 106 - Extracting Closure From a Past Situation with Shawn AaronEp. 103 - Building Brotherhood Using Unconditional Love with Kalvin ByrdEp 48 - Repairing the Relationship with My Birth Mother and the Death of My Chosen MotherEp. 12 - Healing Generational Trauma Through Transformative ParentingEp. 3 - Surviving Homelessness30 Days of Black Trans Reflection: Abolition, Anti-capitalism, and Black Queer FeminismDear Mama, | Day 27 of 30Read more about Shawn in his bio below:Shawn Aaron (he/him) is a Black queer trans man, nonprofit leader, and host of Dem Bois Podcast. He is the Founder + Executive Director of Dem Bois Inc., an organization dedicated to affirming and supporting trans men of color through access to gender-affirming care, health equity, and visibility. Drawing from his lived experience with homelessness, Shawn's mission is rooted in community care and systemic change. Whether through storytelling or advocacy, his work amplifies the voices of those too often unheard. His signature belief: Visibility = Possibility™IG - demboisincIG - shawnaaron81Celebrate 10 years of Dem Bois Inc.!2026 marks ten years of Dem Bois Inc. To honor this milestone, we invite you to join our 10 for 10 campaign by giving $10 a month to help sustain the care, leadership, and visibility that trans men of color deserve.Your support helps build a future rooted in care, visibility, and possibility.Donate today!Donate today to support Transmasc Gender Affirming Grants and Community Wellness Packages for Trans Men of Color!The  Visibility = Possibility™️ Merch is here! - Not just merch, but a movement! Dem Bois Community Voices Facebook Group is a safe, moderated sanctuary where trans men of color can connect authentically, discuss podcast episodes, share powerful experiences, and build support networks. Dem Bois YouTube Channel! - @demboisinc - Exclusive content you won't find anywhere else!

Why do powerful moments of insight and spiritual awakening not always create lasting changes in our bodies, relationships, and daily lives?In this episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, Tobi speaks with spiritual teacher Blaise Kennedy, the creator of Developmental Architecture.Blaise shares his journey through early loss, substance abuse, recovery at the age of 24, meditation, fatherhood, trauma healing, and spiritual awakening. He explains why genuine transformation requires more than intellectual awareness or peak spiritual experiences.Together, we explore how insight becomes embodied through nervous system capacity, emotional awareness, relational safety, honest connection, and consistent practice.Blaise also introduces Developmental Architecture, an embodied and relational framework that helps us understand how fundamental human capacities—including safety, agency, emotional aliveness, love, expression, and connection—develop within the body and through relationships.This conversation is an invitation to stop treating healing as a personal failure or a solo project. It reminds us that the places where we feel stuck may be parts of us waiting for safer and more supportive conditions in which to grow.In This Episode, We Explore:Blaise's journey from addiction and disconnection to recovery and awakeningThe difference between awareness and embodimentWhat Developmental Architecture meansHow trauma and past experiences remain active in the presentWhy the nervous system influences our capacity for growthWhy emotions are designed to move through connectionHow relationships mirror our inner patternsThe connection between awakening, healing, intimacy, and manifestationMemorable Quotes“I don't compare myself to people anymore.”“Drugs gave me the feeling of being alive.”“The past is alive in the present moment.”Key TakeawaysHealing is a relational process involving connection with ourselves and others.Embodied awareness can help us recognise the deeper patterns influencing our present reactions.Relationships reveal areas that may remain hidden during solitary inner work.Spiritual insight becomes transformative when it is integrated into the body, nervous system, relationships, and everyday choices.Slow pacing, safety, consistency, and honest connection are often more sustainable than chasing dramatic spiritual experiences.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Awakening and Healing11:08 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Recovery19:45 Reclaiming the Self: Overcoming Addiction and Trauma21:11 The Role of Relationships in Healing27:55 Understanding Our Past and Its Impact36:37 Connecting with Our Deeper Self42:58 The Journey of Self-Discovery and GrowthWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rQEo3WRPIZA Connect with Blaise KennedyWebsite: https://www.blaisekennedy.com/Developmental Architecture: https://www.blaisekennedy.com/developmental-architectureOne Experience: Consciousness and the Absolute: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19405918&appointmentType=95753357&field:18867415=MIRRORTALKSupport Mirror TalkListen, follow, and leave a rating or review on your preferred podcast platform.Share this episode with someone who is exploring spiritual awakening, trauma healing, embodied awareness, or healthier relationships.Discover more soulful conversations: https://mirrortalkpodcast.comRead CONFESSIONS: A personal invitation to reflection, healing and honest self-discovery: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/Try Aletheia: Receive calm, personalised biblical wisdom for the questions and decisions shaping your life: https://aletheia.mirrortalkpodcast.comOn App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/aletheia-companion/id6781547449Ask Mirror Talk: Share what is on your heart and receive a thoughtful reflection that may help you see your situation more clearly: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ask-mirror-talk/

Two and a half years ago, was the last time I recorded an episode for Journey to Limitless Podcast. At the time, life was asking me to let go of everything, fully immerse myself in a season of the unknown, and allow life to rock me to my core.I didn't understand why. I just intuitively knew it was what I needed to do.And somewhere in all of that unknown, my life began to radically shift.In the very first episode of Boldly Alive, I'm taking you behind the scenes of the last two and a half years-why I walked away from podcasting, what those seasons of unknown asked of me, and the journey that ultimately led me here.We're talking about letting go when you don't know what's on the other side, getting radically honest with yourself about what life is asking of you, finding the magic in the mess, and having the courage to take the bold leaps toward the life you actually desire.Because sometimes, we have to be willing to let go of what we're holding so tightly to- to make space for what's even more aligned. TO LIVE BOLDLY ALIVE IS A DECLARATION.It's choosing every day to not sit on the sidelines of our own lives.It's having the courage to tell ourselves the truth, and then being bold enough to do something about it.It's saying yes to what expands you, no to what no longer aligns, and leaning into the edge, knowing there's something for you on the other side.It's finding the magic in the mess, trusting that even the seasons that break us are shaping who we're becoming.This is Boldly Alive.And we're just getting started.This podcast is in honor of Janelle Orsborn, who radically shifted my life.March 2, 1992 – February 16, 2026Janelle was one of my greatest reminders of what it truly means to live boldly alive. Her impact on my life is woven into this podcast, this message, and so much of the life I'm living today.This is for you, J

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Summer Sparks: Sven's Journey from Books to Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-08-11-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De maan scheen fel boven het zand.En: The moon shone brightly above the sand.Nl: De golfjes rolden zachtjes op het strand.En: The waves gently rolled onto the beach.Nl: Het was zomer en de lucht was bezaaid met sterren.En: It was summer and the sky was dotted with stars.Nl: Sven zat op een grote steen.En: Sven sat on a large rock.Nl: Hij keek naar de golven.En: He looked at the waves.Nl: Gedachten dwaalden door zijn hoofd.En: Thoughts wandered through his mind.Nl: Jasmijn rende naar hem toe.En: Jasmijn ran towards him.Nl: "Kom op, Sven!"En: "Come on, Sven!"Nl: riep ze, haar ogen vrolijk en levendig.En: she called, her eyes cheerful and lively.Nl: "Laten we naar het kampvuur gaan.En: "Let's go to the campfire.Nl: Iedereen is daar!"En: Everyone is there!"Nl: Sven glimlachte voorzichtig.En: Sven smiled cautiously.Nl: "Misschien blijf ik hier," zei hij.En: "Maybe I'll stay here," he said.Nl: Maar Jasmijn schudde haar hoofd.En: But Jasmijn shook her head.Nl: "Nee, dit is dé zomer dat je meer gaat doen dan alleen lezen en denken."En: "No, this is the summer that you're going to do more than just read and think."Nl: Het was de schoolvakantie.En: It was the school vacation.Nl: De lange zomerdagen boden kansen voor avontuur.En: The long summer days offered opportunities for adventure.Nl: Jasmijn had een plan.En: Jasmijn had a plan.Nl: "We gaan iets nieuws proberen," had ze gezegd.En: "We're going to try something new," she had said.Nl: Sven wist het niet zeker.En: Sven wasn't so sure.Nl: Hij hield van routines.En: He loved routines.Nl: Boeken waren zijn veilige wereld.En: Books were his safe world.Nl: Maar nu, op het betoverende strand, voelde hij iets anders.En: But now, on the enchanting beach, he felt something different.Nl: Een kleine stem in zijn hoofd zei dat hij deze kans moest grijpen.En: A small voice in his head told him he should seize this opportunity.Nl: Ze liepen samen naar het kampvuur.En: They walked together to the campfire.Nl: Het licht danste op hun gezichten.En: The light danced on their faces.Nl: Rondom stonden jongeren, lachend en pratend.En: Around them stood young people, laughing and talking.Nl: De vreugde was besmettelijk.En: The joy was infectious.Nl: Jasmijn keek hem aan.En: Jasmijn looked at him.Nl: "Zin in een spel?"En: "Fancy a game?"Nl: vroeg ze uitdagend.En: she asked challengingly.Nl: Sven huiwerde.En: Sven hesitated.Nl: Een spel in het midden van de groep?En: A game in the middle of the group?Nl: Away van zijn veilige plek?En: Away from his safe place?Nl: Maar Jasmijn had geduld.En: But Jasmijn was patient.Nl: Ze wist van zijn verlangen om verandering.En: She knew of his desire for change.Nl: Want deze zomer wilde Sven meer meemaken.En: Because this summer, Sven wanted to experience more.Nl: De groep begon een balspel.En: The group started a ball game.Nl: Gelach klonk in de lucht.En: Laughter filled the air.Nl: Jasmijn pakte zijn hand.En: Jasmijn took his hand.Nl: "Jij kan dit," zei ze zacht.En: "You can do this," she said softly.Nl: Sven ademde diep in.En: Sven took a deep breath.Nl: Hij stapte naar voren.En: He stepped forward.Nl: De bal vloog zijn kant op.En: The ball flew his way.Nl: Hij ving hem, eerst wat onhandig, daarna zelfverzekerd.En: He caught it, first a bit awkwardly, then confidently.Nl: Een lach ontsnapte zijn lippen.En: A laugh escaped his lips.Nl: Het spel ging door en Sven genoot.En: The game continued and Sven enjoyed himself.Nl: Stap voor stap brak hij uit zijn eigen wereld.En: Step by step he broke out of his own world.Nl: Toen het spel eindigde, ging het kampvuur hoger.En: When the game ended, the campfire rose higher.Nl: Jasmijn klapte hem op de rug.En: Jasmijn patted him on the back.Nl: "Zie je wel?"En: "See?"Nl: zei ze glimlachend.En: she said smiling.Nl: "Je had gewoon wat moed nodig."En: "You just needed a bit of courage."Nl: Sven keek naar de sterren.En: Sven looked at the stars.Nl: Ze leken helderder dan ooit.En: They seemed brighter than ever.Nl: "Dank je," zei hij tegen Jasmijn.En: "Thank you," he said to Jasmijn.Nl: Voor het eerst voelde hij dat hij deze zomer iets bijzonders had bereikt.En: For the first time, he felt that he had achieved something special this summer.Nl: Hij wist dat dit nog maar het begin was.En: He knew this was just the beginning.Nl: Het strand was magisch die nacht.En: The beach was magical that night.Nl: En Sven was veranderd.En: And Sven had changed.Nl: Nu was hij klaar voor wat het leven nog meer in petto had.En: Now he was ready for whatever life had in store.Nl: Samen met Jasmijn, zijn partner in avontuur.En: Together with Jasmijn, his partner in adventure.Nl: De zomer was nog lang niet voorbij.En: The summer was far from over.Nl: En Sven?En: And Sven?Nl: Die was er helemaal klaar voor.En: He was completely ready for it. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenbrightly: felthoughts: gedachtenwandered: dwaaldencautiously: voorzichtigseize: grijpenopportunities: kansenenchanting: betoverendeinfectious: besmettelijkchallengingly: uitdagendhesitated: huiwerdepatient: gedulddesire: verlangenconfidently: zelfverzekerdawkwardly: onhandigcourage: moedachieved: bereiktmagical: magischchanged: veranderdadventure: avontuursky: luchtcampfire: kampvuurroutines: routinessafe: veiligejoy: vreugdegroup: groepgame: spellaughter: gelachexperience: meemakenpartner: partner

This was an interview episode of the Speaking and Communicating Podcast where Roberta hosted Sandra Bargeman, a voice and presence coach with a 35-year career in entertainment. Sandra shared her journey from starting performing at age six to becoming an actor, singer, director, and ordained minister, explaining how she combined her creative and spiritual paths through her company Sacred Stages LLC. They discussed how Sandra's acting background provides natural skills for coaching leaders on voice, presence, and authentic communication, emphasizing that true presence comes from being comfortable with one's authentic self rather than trying to be larger-than-life. Sandra explained her philosophy that finding oneself is the wrong goal, instead suggesting that people should focus on setting down what stands in the way of revealing their true identity. The conversation concluded with Sandra's advice for authentic grounding, recommending that people take deep breaths in challenging moments to choose courageous responses over reactive behavior.Next stepsRobertaConnect with Sandra on LinkedIn and Instagram.Update the workflow on PodMatch regarding the episode with Sandra.Send Sandra the listening links and YouTube video link when the episode is published in the fourth week of August.SandraShare the published episode with her network when notified by Roberta.SummaryPodcast Guest Interview PlanningRoberta welcomed Sandra Bargeman to the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, discussing her background as a voice and presence coach from upstate New York. They agreed that Roberta would notify Sandra when the YouTube video is published in the fourth week of August and share the links on LinkedIn and Instagram. Sandra expressed her commitment to sharing the episode with her network, and they briefly discussed the challenges of getting podcast guests to promote their appearances.Performing Arts and Spiritual JourneySandra shared her 35-year career in performing arts, which began in childhood and included theater, music, commercials, and film work. She explained how she combined her performing career with her spiritual journey by enrolling in an interfaith seminary in her mid-40s and later creating her own company Sacred Stages LLC. Sandra described how COVID impacted her performing work but led her to create a podcast based on her "Edge of Everyday" concepts, which has become a significant part of her career.Sandra's Creative and Spiritual JourneySandra discussed her personal mission of knowing herself deeply, which flows through her creative, spiritual, and leadership journeys. She explained how her parents supported her artistic pursuits, including her violin playing and theater interests, with her mother being her greatest champion. Sandra described how she cannot separate her creative life from her spiritual life, explaining that artists often experience their work as a spiritual journey connecting them to something larger than themselves, drawing parallels between performing and spiritual practices.Voice and Presence DevelopmentSandra discussed how her natural talent for voice and presence developed through her career in entertainment, including her musical background and 30 years of voiceover work. She explained that actors naturally develop skills in voice control, breathing, and body awareness through their training and experience playing different roles. Sandra emphasized that presence comes from confidence in one's authentic story rather than from being the loudest or most aggressive, noting that truly confident people remain solid in their identity regardless of external reactions.Authentic Leadership PresenceSandra discussed the importance of authentic leadership presence, explaining that effective leaders should focus on being their true selves rather than adopting a false authoritative persona. She emphasized that today's successful leadership requires soft skills like empathy, communication, and collaboration, rather than traditional authoritarian behavior. Sandra noted that leaders seeking her coaching are already aware they need to shift away from role-playing and masks, understanding that genuine authenticity inspires trust and engagement from their teams.Self-Discovery and Personal GrowthRoberta and Sandra discussed the concept of "finding oneself," with Sandra explaining that the goal should be about setting down what stands in the way of self-discovery rather than going outside to find oneself. Sandra emphasized that the real work involves looking in the mirror through relationships and being willing to face difficult truths, particularly in personal relationships. She advised using breath as a tool for regulating emotions during challenging moments and making courageous choices rather than reactive responses. Sandra also shared details about her Edge of Everyday podcast and offered her services for voice, presence, and storytelling coaching through MagicThreadMedia.com. Connect with Sandra:Sandra Bargman's Website: sandrabargman.comBook a Consultation / Magic Thread Media: magicthreadmedia.comSandra's Podcast: The Edge of Everyday Podcast (Streaming on all major platforms)YouTube: Sandra Bargman on The Edge of EverydayListen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-have-executive-presence-voice-coaching-w-sandra/id1614151066?i=1000781371307Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MPWlv1AbVroFsrvBCmHRX?si=EDxs1an7RDu-m7wm1TL28ghttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1MPWlv1AbVroFsrvBCmHRXYouTube: https://youtu.be/hpR50dBjntw

Success can hide an extraordinary amount of pain. Former professional Muay Thai fighter Hannah Dalby appeared unstoppable while privately battling grief, methamphetamine addiction, abusive relationships, overtraining, and emotional exhaustion.In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Hannah reveals how losing her boyfriend at 18 created a pattern of working harder, achieving more, and numbing everything she did not know how to process. She went on to build businesses, lead sales teams, buy homes, and become a champion fighter, but the life beneath those accomplishments was falling apart.Today, Hannah is a human integration specialist and founder of The Jungle on Australia's Sunshine Coast.You will hear: How Hannah rebuilt her life after addiction and financial loss  Why high performance can become a form of emotional avoidance  What Human Integration means  How suppressed parts of ourselves influence leadership and relationships  Why gradual integration can create more lasting change than an intense retreat Hannah also discusses nutrition, hormones, fascia release, emotional stress, and the importance of helping people reclaim their own inner authority.This episode is sponsored by Four Seasons Landscape and Construction Services.Listen, subscribe, and share the episode with someone who may be trying to outrun what they are carrying. Then join the conversation by leaving a comment or contacting Rich directly.Send us Fan MailFour Seasons Landscape & Construction SeWhile we perform the traditional lawn and landscape bed services, our passion is providing drainage Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email

In this insightful interview, Melissa Kim Korter discusses her journey of shadow work, the symbolism of myth and fairy tales, and her new book 'Apothecary for the Afflicted.' She shares practical tools for inner healing, the importance of symbolic language, and her plans for future projects, all aimed at helping individuals confront and integrate their shadow selves.Melissa's website: melissacorter.comThe Book: Apothecary for the Afflicted: Shadow Work for Invisible WoundsPodcast: A Dose of Depth, with Melissa Kim Corter

Today, we explore what happens when you feel a pull toward alternative dynamics but don't yet have the vocabulary to articulate exactly what you want. You don't need to know everything, leave that to us. This episode is in response to a listener who sent in a question using the Contact Us form on the podcast blog. We take you behind the scenes and discuss the art of listening for what isn't being said, the emotional journey from vague longing to specific understanding, and why “I don't know” is actually the perfect starting point for exploration. Erika shares her personal arc of discovery, and we offer guidance on how you can do the same.  Visit the podcast blog: weeklyhotspot.com for more resources and to connect with us directly.Timestamps: [00:00] Welcome and listener questions[03:15] The “nasty” question: decoding vague desires[08:30] Reading between the lines: tone, pauses, and shame[15:45] Building your vocabulary for alternative dynamics[22:10] Erika's personal journey: from curiosity to pure pleasure[28:00] The Hunter S. Thompson approach to life and exploration[31:00] How to connect with usDISCORD: LDWOlivia and LDWErikaDiscrete Contact Us form on the podcast blog: Weekly Hot SpotOlivia@EnchantrixEmpire.comPersonal blog: Experienced MistressErika@EnchantrixEmpire.comPersonal blog: Intelligent Phone Fantasy

What If Consciousness Comes First?|ONE IAMAuthor & Philosopher Exploring Consciousness, Perception, Hermetic Wisdom, and the Mental Nature of Existence Today's guest is ONE IAM, an author, philosopher, and speaker whose work explores the profound relationship between consciousness, perception, and human experience.Drawing from decades of contemplative practice, Hermetic philosophy, and his studies as a 9+ Degree Frater of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, ONE IAM challenges many of our most fundamental assumptions about the nature of existence. His central inquiry is both simple and revolutionary: What if consciousness is not something happening inside the world, but the world is something appearing within consciousness?He is the author of numerous books, including Living The Dream, Consciously Causing Perceptive Effect, The Dream of Matter, Attention Loops, The Authority Within, and From Stillness to Creation. Through his writing and interviews, he bridges ancient wisdom, modern science, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and the timeless search for self-knowledge.Whether discussing awareness, attention, identity, awakening, or the hidden mechanisms behind human perception, ONE IAM invites us to look beyond what we think we know and explore the deeper nature of the Mind itself.Link:https://the-kingdom-within.com/https://www.instagram.com/one_iam_9/'Tagspodcast for creatives,creative podcast,podcast creator interviews,professional podcast,creative podcasts,podcast host interviews,creative podcast ideas,Artificial Intelligence (AI),consciousness,hermeticism,human potential,Mindfulness,Personal Development,Philosophy,Self Awareness,Self Discovery,Spiritual GrowthSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Under the Tuscan Sun: A Journey of Olives and Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-08-09-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Sotto il caldo sole toscano, le foglie argentate degli ulivi brillavano come gioielli.En: Under the hot Tuscan sun, the silvery leaves of the olive trees gleamed like jewels.It: Il vento leggero faceva ondeggiare i rami, e il profumo delle olive mature riempiva l'aria.En: The light wind made the branches sway, and the scent of ripe olives filled the air.It: Luca e Giulia guardavano l'orizzonte mentre il camioncino loro arrancava sulla strada polverosa verso la fattoria.En: Luca and Giulia were looking at the horizon as their little truck struggled along the dusty road towards the farm.It: "Guarda, Giulia, è bellissimo," disse Luca con entusiasmo.En: "Look, Giulia, it's beautiful," said Luca with enthusiasm.It: I suoi occhi brillavano come quelli di un bambino in un negozio di dolciumi.En: His eyes shone like those of a child in a candy store.It: "Sì, lo è," rispose Giulia, con un sorriso debole.En: "Yes, it is," Giulia replied with a weak smile.It: Per lei, la bellezza del paesaggio era accompagnata da un peso sul cuore.En: For her, the beauty of the landscape was accompanied by a heaviness in her heart.It: Ogni albero di ulivo rappresentava una responsabilità, un legame con la sua famiglia e il suo passato.En: Each olive tree represented a responsibility, a connection to her family and her past.It: Luca sapeva pochissimo di agricoltura, ma voleva imparare.En: Luca knew very little about farming, but he wanted to learn.It: Desiderava un giorno avere un frutteto tutto suo.En: He wished to have an orchard of his own one day.It: Giulia, invece, era cresciuta su quella stessa terra, tra i raccolti e le giornate interminabili di lavoro.En: Giulia, on the other hand, had grown up on that very land, among the harvests and the endless days of work.It: Ora si chiedeva se fosse il suo destino.En: Now she wondered if it was her destiny.It: Arrivarono alla fattoria, il sole batteva impietoso sopra le tegole rosse del casale ricoperto di vite.En: They arrived at the farm, the sun beating mercilessly on the red tiles of the farmhouse covered in vines.It: "Va bene, iniziamo," disse Luca, impaziente di mettersi al lavoro.En: "Alright, let's start," said Luca, impatient to get to work.It: Ma presto si accorse che la raccolta delle olive era più faticosa di quanto avesse mai immaginato.En: But soon he realized that olive harvesting was more exhausting than he had ever imagined.It: Gli alberi sembravano infiniti, e i cestini si riempivano lentamente.En: The trees seemed endless, and the baskets filled slowly.It: Luca cercava di non mostrare la sua stanchezza, ma Giulia se ne accorse.En: Luca tried not to show his fatigue, but Giulia noticed.It: "Vuoi una pausa?"En: "Do you want a break?"It: chiese, mentre asciugava il sudore dalla fronte.En: she asked, while wiping the sweat from her forehead.It: "No, sto bene," mentì Luca.En: "No, I'm fine," Luca lied.It: Sapeva di avere bisogno di aiuto, ma non voleva apparire debole.En: He knew he needed help, but he didn't want to appear weak.It: Doveva dimostrare a sé stesso di poter farcela da solo.En: He had to prove to himself that he could manage on his own.It: Nel pomeriggio, la sfida maggiore li attendeva.En: In the afternoon, the greatest challenge awaited them.It: Dovevano usare un vecchio frantoio.En: They had to use an old olive press.It: Luca si sentiva sicuro nel chiedere di provare da solo.En: Luca felt confident in asking to try it alone.It: Tuttavia, con un movimento sbagliato, il frantoio si bloccò.En: However, with one wrong move, the press got stuck.It: Luca lasciò cadere le spalle in segno di frustrazione.En: Luca let his shoulders drop in frustration.It: Giulia si avvicinò lentamente.En: Giulia approached slowly.It: "Posso aiutarti?"En: "Can I help you?"It: chiese dolcemente.En: she asked gently.It: Luca annuì, finalmente accettando il suo limite.En: Luca nodded, finally accepting his limitation.It: Mentre Giulia riparava il frantoio, con mani esperte, raccontò a Luca delle sue stesse insicurezze.En: While Giulia repaired the press with expert hands, she told Luca about her own insecurities.It: Parlò di quanto si sentisse divisa tra la tradizione familiare e il desiderio di un'altra vita.En: She spoke of how she felt torn between family tradition and the desire for another life.It: Luca ascoltava attentamente, trovando coraggio nelle parole di Giulia.En: Luca listened attentively, finding courage in Giulia's words.It: Si rese conto che chiedere aiuto non era un segno di debolezza; anzi, era parte della crescita.En: He realized that asking for help was not a sign of weakness; rather, it was part of growing.It: Ripararono insieme il frantoio, e il raccolto delle olive riprese con successo.En: Together they fixed the press, and the olive harvest resumed successfully.It: Giulia capì che non era sola nei suoi dubbi.En: Giulia realized that she was not alone in her doubts.It: Aveva trovato in Luca un amico che la capiva.En: She had found in Luca a friend who understood her.It: Alla fine della giornata, i due si sedettero sotto l'ombra di un ulivo, osservando il tramonto tingere il cielo di arancione e rosa.En: At the end of the day, the two sat under the shade of an olive tree, watching the sunset paint the sky orange and pink.It: Luca sorrideva, il cuore pieno di nuova fiducia.En: Luca smiled, his heart full of new confidence.It: Giulia guardava il piccolo pezzo di terra, pensando che forse, un giorno, avrebbe potuto gestirla con qualcuno al suo fianco.En: Giulia looked at the small piece of land, thinking that maybe, one day, she could manage it with someone by her side.It: E così, tra la promessa del nuovo giorno e le lezioni imparate, l'estate continuava sulle colline ondulate della Toscana, segno di nuove speranze e di storie da raccontare.En: And so, with the promise of a new day and the lessons learned, summer continued on the rolling hills of Toscana, a sign of new hopes and stories to be told. Vocabulary Words:the horizon: l'orizzontethe scent: il profumothe farmhouse: il casalesilvery: argentateto sway: ondeggiareripe: matureto struggle: arrancarethe responsibility: la responsabilitàto gleam: brillarethe basket: il cestinothe branch: il ramothe vine: la viteto harvest: raccogliereexhausting: faticosathe orchard: il fruttetothe sunset: il tramontoto repair: ripararethe fatigue: la stanchezzathe sweat: il sudorethe press: il frantoioto be stuck: bloccarsito wonder: chiedersimercilessly: impietosothe challenge: la sfidato prove: dimostrarethe destiny: il destinoattentively: attentamentethe dust: la polvereto notice: accorgersithe shade: l'ombra

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Finding Clarity: Joris's Journey Through Amsterdam's Urban Jungle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-08-08-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Onder het ruisen van de stad ligt een verborgen wereld, vol leven en geheimen.En: Beneath the hum of the city lies a hidden world, full of life and secrets.Nl: Joris wandelde door de Urban Jungle in Amsterdam, een groen paradijs midden in de steenachtige drukte.En: Joris walked through the Urban Jungle in Amsterdam, a green paradise in the midst of the stony bustle.Nl: Het was zomer en een onverwachte donderbui kwam opzetten.En: It was summer, and an unexpected thunderstorm was approaching.Nl: De lucht was dik en broeierig, bevlekt met wolken die snel donkerder werden.En: The air was thick and sultry, stained with clouds that quickly darkened.Nl: Joris was verzonken in gedachten.En: Joris was deep in thought.Nl: Als botanicus bestudeerde hij planten elke dag, maar de onzekerheid over zijn carrière knaagde aan hem.En: As a botanist, he studied plants every day, but the uncertainty about his career gnawed at him.Nl: De kleuren van de bloemen en het dichte bladerdak boven hem trokken zijn aandacht.En: The colors of the flowers and the dense canopy above him caught his attention.Nl: Elke stap over de kronkelende paden bracht nieuwe ontdekkingen, maar ook verwarring.En: Every step along the winding paths brought new discoveries, but also confusion.Nl: Zou hij dezelfde passie ooit terugvinden?En: Would he ever find the same passion again?Nl: De eerste druppels raakten zijn hoofd en geur van natte aarde vulde zijn zintuigen.En: The first drops hit his head and the smell of wet earth filled his senses.Nl: Hij keek om zich heen, op zoek naar schuilplaats.En: He looked around, searching for shelter.Nl: Een grote tropische boom bood dekking.En: A large tropical tree offered cover.Nl: Met een zucht van verlichting nestelde Joris zich onder zijn beschermende takken.En: With a sigh of relief, Joris nestled himself under its protective branches.Nl: Terwijl de regen zwaarder viel, sloot hij zijn ogen en luisterde naar het ritme van de bui.En: As the rain fell harder, he closed his eyes and listened to the rhythm of the downpour.Nl: De donder rolde als een echo langs de skyline.En: The thunder rolled like an echo along the skyline.Nl: Elke klap leek het tumult binnen zijn gedachten te weerspiegelen.En: Each clap seemed to mirror the tumult within his thoughts.Nl: Het was alsof de storm zijn innerlijke strijd zichtbaar maakte.En: It was as if the storm made his internal struggle visible.Nl: In de stilte tussen de donderslagen vond Joris een moment van helderheid.En: In the silence between the thunderclaps, Joris found a moment of clarity.Nl: Was dit niet de essentie van natuur?En: Wasn't this the essence of nature?Nl: Groei ondanks tegenstand.En: Growth despite resistance.Nl: Verandering te midden van chaos.En: Change amidst chaos.Nl: De storm piekte en kalmeerde uiteindelijk.En: The storm peaked and eventually calmed.Nl: De lucht klaarde op en de stad begon weer zachtjes te ruisen.En: The sky cleared, and the city began to hum softly again.Nl: Joris opende zijn ogen.En: Joris opened his eyes.Nl: De regen stopte en een kalme stilte daalde neer.En: The rain stopped, and a calm stillness descended.Nl: Het was alsof de wereld opnieuw tot leven kwam, schoner en frisser dan voorheen.En: It was as if the world was coming back to life, cleaner and fresher than before.Nl: Hij stond op en rekte zijn stijve ledematen.En: He stood up and stretched his stiff limbs.Nl: Zijn geest was tot rust gekomen.En: His mind had come to rest.Nl: Net als de natuur zou hij nieuwe manieren vinden om te groeien, nieuwe projecten om te ontwikkelen.En: Just like nature, he would find new ways to grow, new projects to develop.Nl: De onzekerheden voelden minder zwaar, vervangen door een sprankje hoop en zelfvertrouwen.En: The uncertainties felt less heavy, replaced by a spark of hope and self-confidence.Nl: Joris verliet de beschutting van de boom en wandelde terug naar de uitgang van de tuin.En: Joris left the shelter of the tree and walked back to the garden's exit.Nl: Terwijl hij langs bloemen en bladeren liep, voelde hij een glimlach opkomen.En: As he passed by flowers and leaves, he felt a smile emerge.Nl: De Urban Jungle had hem niet alleen beschutting gegeven tijdens de storm, maar ook een nieuwe richting in zijn leven.En: The Urban Jungle had not only provided shelter during the storm, but also a new direction in his life. Vocabulary Words:beneath: onderhum: ruisenhidden: verborgengnawed: knaagdecanopy: bladerdakuncertainty: onzekerheidstained: bevlektthunderstorm: donderbuisultry: broeierigapproaching: opzettenshelter: schuilplaatsrelief: verlichtingnestled: nesteldedownpour: buitumult: tumultclarity: helderheidessence: essentiegrowth: groeiresistance: tegenstandamidst: te midden vancalm: kalmeerdepeaked: piektelimbs: ledematenspark: sprankjeself-confidence: zelfvertrouwenstony: steenachtigewandered: wandeldestiff: stijvedescended: daalde neerprotective: beschermende

Do you remember what it feels like to be fully alive? Not busy. Not productive. Not checking things off a list. Alive. Many women spend years taking care of everyone else, meeting expectations, solving problems, and carrying responsibilities. Somewhere along the way, joy becomes optional, curiosity gets pushed aside, and life starts to feel more like something we're managing than something we're experiencing. In this episode of Cacao Conversations, we're exploring what it means to feel truly alive and why so many of us have become disconnected from that feeling. We talk about: the difference between surviving and living how responsibility can slowly replace joy why so many successful women feel something is missing curiosity, play, wonder, and aliveness the relationship between authenticity and vitality reconnecting with what lights you up remembering the parts of yourself that have been waiting for your attention What if the thing you're longing for isn't more achievement? What if you're longing to feel fully alive again? Because maybe the question isn't what's missing from your life. Maybe the question is what part of you has been missing from your life. New episodes of Cacao Conversations drop weekly. Sip. Connect. Awaken. Join our 6 week online workshop here: https://www.bodyandsoulevents.love/event-details/reclaim-your-power-the-remembering-a-6-week-journey-back-to-your-true-self-2 Hey! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode, please send us a message. We'd love to hear from you!Your cup is full, your journey awaits. Let's sip, chat, and transform together. Find out more at https://www.bodyandsoulevents.love/ Julietta Wenzel Founder of Body & Soul Ministries, Julietta is a healer, guide, and visionary dedicated to helping others remember their true selves and step into their authentic power. With a background as a physical therapist turned spiritual practitioner, she combines individual healing sessions, sacred ceremonies, and transformative retreats to guide her community toward joy, fulfillment, and alignment. https://bodyandsoulministries.love/ Instagram: @bodyandsoulministries Dorice Ross Elder of Body & Soul Ministries, Dorice is a healer, educator, and guide devoted to supporting others in remembering their divinity and lived experience of Oneness. With a background in physical therapy and university-level teaching, her path has always bridged the body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in both psychology and energy healing, and inspired by diverse spiritual traditions, Dorice creates safe, compassionate spaces where healing unfolds naturally. Her work is guided by love, deep listening, and trust in the wisdom of Source.  Instagram: @rossdoriceShine bright and have a magical day!Julietta & Dorice

What if the life you've been imagining is waiting for you to take the first step?Sarah Aviram didn't stumble into a year of travel. She created it. She made the bold decision to leave behind the familiar and designed a plan to travel through 12 countries in 12 months while continuing to work remotely. And she trusted herself enough to make it happen.In this episode of Speaking of Travel, Sarah shares the remarkable story behind her upcoming memoir, The Scenic Route: Following My Inner Compass Across 12 Countries in 12 Months. Along the way, she immersed herself in new cultures, formed unexpected friendships, embraced moments of uncertainty, and discovered that some of life's greatest rewards come from taking chances.Sarah shares what it really takes to turn an idea into reality and how stepping away from routine can open the door to new ways of thinking. More than a story about travel, this is a conversation about possibility and giving yourself permission to dream bigger, think outside the box, and recognize that the life you want may be closer than you think. Whether your next adventure takes you around the world or simply in a new direction, Sarah's story is a reminder that meaningful experiences begin with a single decision to say yes."The biggest risk wasn't leaving home. It was wondering what might have happened if I never said yes."If you've ever wondered whether it's too late or simply too impractical to follow a dream, this episode offers a refreshing perspective. Sarah's journey proves that adventure isn't reserved for a lucky few. It's available to anyone willing to be curious and embrace the unexpected. And of course taking that first step.A must listen. Only on Speaking of Travel.Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler. 

How do we reconnect to ourselves after trauma, grief, and life's many transitions? We begin with curiosity and compassion. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth speaks with Dr. Annecy Báez, a Dominican American writer, psychotherapist, educator, and artist, about the profound impact NARM® has had on her personal and professional life. Together, they explore how curiosity, creativity, mindfulness, and compassionate self-inquiry can help us move toward greater authenticity, connection, and healing. Annecy reflects on the personal, familial, cultural, and intergenerational experiences that shaped her journey and shares how discovering NARM® gave language to what she had long known intuitively: healing isn't about perfection, but about reconnecting to what remains alive within us - or in other words, corazonada. Transforming Trauma thanks Annecy for sharing NARM® with her students, patients, and artistic communities. She embodies what it means to connect to our authenticity and each other. To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma SPACE: SPACE is an Inner Development Program of Support and Self-Discovery for Therapists on the Personal, Interpersonal, and Transpersonal Levels offered by the Complex Trauma Training Center. This experiential learning program offers an immersive group experience designed to cultivate space for self-care, community support, and deepening vitality in our professional role as therapists. Learn more about how to join. *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com View upcoming trainings: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/ Join us for this a transformative 2-day Intro to NARM® online workshop: https://bit.ly/narmintro *** The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter Instagram @cttc_training LinkedIn YouTube

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga. Why are stories spoken aloud? Why do we lean into the music of the spoken word? And why do we need to hear a woman's voice speaking her truth from her heart, her identity? Written text is processed intellectually by the brain but the spoken word resonates deeply. When we hear a woman's voice take a breath, pause, and speak from the heart, we feel it emotionally. The pauses, the unhurried rhythm, and the warmth of delivery invite listeners to feel like they are right in the moment of the story sitting side-by-side. For just a moment let's sit together. I've been reflecting on how we transform our lived personal experiences, the memories, the moments into story magic that captivates the listener with its universal meaning. Hint: It's the archeological dig. The archeological dig uncovering the treasure trove of our lived experiences is where we challenge ourselves to discover and make sense of what our story is really all about. Not just the quick, cheap, easy, and superficial answers but what flows like a river under the frozen ice. You and I know we aren't just talking about words on a page here. We're talking about how we hold our own lives. Most of the time we're taught to just report the facts. "Here's what I did today. Here's who I took care of. Here's my role." It's polite... it keeps the peace...it's empty and boring. We women of “middle earth age” can no longer deny the quiet, restless ache that shows up in the middle season of our lives. It's the emotional weight of a deeper question: Who am I... when no one is asking me to be anyone for them? When you finally stop and attend to that ache... that's where your real story begins. That is the moment of self-discovery and, more importantly, identity. You realize you aren't just a collection of jobs and titles; you are your own unique engagement with this world. And what about the thing you've actually come here to say? The wisdom you've earned? It doesn't need to be shouted out loud. It just needs to be true. It's the moment of self-definition... where you stop asking for permission to occupy your own life. It's looking at yourself in the mirror and realizing... my perspective matters. My voice does not need to be softened to be acceptable. When you lean into that... you aren't just letting life happen to you anymore. You are claiming your narrative. You are saying what you mean... and maybe for the very first time. That's what depth of inquiry means. It's having the courage to sit in the quiet... until the surface noise fades... and the truth of who you really are finally rises up. CTA: Today, don't just live the plot of your life. Lean into the rich, unfolding, joyful, wisdom of it. Say what you mean, mean what you say and let yourself be known - to yourself. You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, subscribe & spread this episode  with a generous 5-star review & comment—it helps us all—& join us next time! AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me [info@quartermoonstoryarts.net] to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Conversation, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on SUBSTACK. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Entering Erdenheim by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. Enjoy my work? Share & attribute it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Finding Balance: Friendship and Self-Discovery in Vondelpark Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-08-05-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon straalde helder boven het Vondelpark, waar Sanne en Jasper zich voorbereidden op hun eindexamens.En: The sun shone brightly over Vondelpark, where Sanne and Jasper were preparing for their finals.Nl: De lucht was warm en de vogels zongen hun zomerliedjes.En: The air was warm and the birds sang their summer songs.Nl: Het park was levendig met mensen op fietsen, kinderen die speelden, en vrienden die op picknickkleden lachten en praatten.En: The park was lively with people on bicycles, children playing, and friends laughing and talking on picnic blankets.Nl: Sanne en Jasper zaten onder een grote, schaduwrijke boom met hun boeken verspreid om hun heen.En: Sanne and Jasper sat under a large, shady tree with their books spread out around them.Nl: Sanne zuchtte diep en keek naar haar stapel notities.En: Sanne sighed deeply and looked at her stack of notes.Nl: Ze wilde per se slagen voor haar examens en naar de universiteit gaan die ze had gekozen.En: She was determined to pass her exams and go to the university she had chosen.Nl: Maar de stress overweldigde haar.En: But the stress was overwhelming her.Nl: Ondanks de warmte van de dag voelde ze zich koud van binnen.En: Despite the warmth of the day, she felt cold inside.Nl: Jasper leunde ontspannen tegen de boomstam en bladerde door zijn boek.En: Jasper leaned comfortably against the tree trunk and flipped through his book.Nl: Hij geloofde in een balans.En: He believed in balance.Nl: "Weet je, Sanne," begon hij met een rustige stem, "je moet ook een beetje genieten."En: "You know, Sanne," he began calmly, "you need to enjoy yourself a bit too."Nl: Sanne fronste en zei: "Ik wil echt goede resultaten halen, Jasper.En: Sanne frowned and said, "I really want to get good results, Jasper.Nl: Het is belangrijk voor mij."En: It's important to me."Nl: Ze keek hem strak aan, maar hij glimlachte alleen maar.En: She looked at him intently, but he just smiled.Nl: "Ja, maar als je zo doorgaat, raak je alleen maar meer gestrest," zei hij.En: "Yes, but if you keep going like this, you'll just get more stressed," he said.Nl: "Laten we een pauze nemen.En: "Let's take a break.Nl: We kunnen ook leren en plezier hebben."En: We can study and have fun at the same time."Nl: Sanne aarzelde, maar de gedachte aan nog meer uren non-stop studeren was uitputtend.En: Sanne hesitated, but the thought of more hours of non-stop studying was exhausting.Nl: Met tegenzin stemde ze in, en ze legde haar notities opzij.En: Reluctantly, she agreed and put her notes aside.Nl: Samen begonnen ze een wandeling door het park, langs de vijver waar de eenden dobberden.En: Together, they started a walk through the park, past the pond where ducks were floating.Nl: "Alles komt goed," zei Jasper geruststellend, terwijl ze over het gras liepen.En: "Everything will be alright," Jasper said reassuringly as they walked across the grass.Nl: "Je mag fouten maken."En: "It's okay to make mistakes."Nl: Die woorden raakten Sanne.En: Those words touched Sanne.Nl: Ze stopte en keek naar het gras onder haar schoenen.En: She stopped and looked at the grass under her shoes.Nl: "Ik ben gewoon bang om te falen," gaf ze eindelijk toe.En: "I'm just afraid of failing," she finally admitted.Nl: Haar stem was zacht, bijna een fluistering in de zomerlucht.En: Her voice was soft, almost a whisper in the summer air.Nl: Jasper legde een hand op haar schouder.En: Jasper placed a hand on her shoulder.Nl: "Je bent meer dan je cijfers, Sanne," zei hij.En: "You are more than your grades, Sanne," he said.Nl: "Je bent slim, vriendelijk, en je werkt hard.En: "You are smart, kind, and you work hard.Nl: Dat is ook belangrijk."En: That's important too."Nl: Sanne glimlachte zwakjes en voelde een ongelooflijke opluchting.En: Sanne smiled weakly and felt an incredible relief.Nl: Voor het eerst besefte ze dat er meer was dan alleen haar studies.En: For the first time, she realized there was more than just her studies.Nl: Ze keek op naar Jasper en zag begrip in zijn ogen.En: She looked up at Jasper and saw understanding in his eyes.Nl: "Je hebt gelijk," zei ze stilletjes.En: "You're right," she said quietly.Nl: "Ik moet het juist doen voor mezelf."En: "I need to do it for myself."Nl: In de dagen die daarop volgden, leerde Sanne te ontspannen.En: In the days that followed, Sanne learned to relax.Nl: Ze begon kleine pauzes te nemen, fietste soms door het park als de stress te veel werd.En: She started taking small breaks, sometimes cycling through the park when the stress became too much.Nl: En Jasper was daar altijd, klaar om met haar mee te wandelen of gewoon te luisteren.En: And Jasper was always there, ready to walk with her or just to listen.Nl: De zomervakantie naderde snel.En: The summer vacation approached quickly.Nl: Jaspers steun en haar nieuwe houding maakten het studeren draaglijker.En: Jasper's support and her new attitude made studying more bearable.Nl: Sanne voelde zich niet alleen voorbereid op haar examens, maar ook op wat daarna kwam.En: Sanne felt prepared not only for her exams but also for what lay beyond.Nl: Sanne en Jasper zaten nog steeds vaak onder hun boom, met boeken in de schaduw en hun vriendschap sterker dan ooit.En: Sanne and Jasper still often sat under their tree, with books in the shade and their friendship stronger than ever.Nl: Ondanks de druk van de eindexamens, realiseerde Sanne zich dat ze meer had gevonden dan academisch succes.En: Despite the pressure of the finals, Sanne realized she had found more than academic success.Nl: Ze had leren genieten van de reis, met Jasper aan haar zijde om haar te herinneren aan de waarde van het leven nu en hier.En: She had learned to enjoy the journey, with Jasper by her side to remind her of the value of living in the here and now. 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In this insightful interview, Sarah McCrum explores the depths of inner darkness, collective shadow, and the path to true freedom. She shares her personal journey, the importance of embracing both light and darkness within, and practical practices for grounding and transformation.Sarah's Website: sarahmccrum.comThe Book: Amazon

How much of loving someone is accepting them exactly as they are—and how much is asking them to grow? Relationship expert Dr. Alexandra Solomon unpacks the "Changer" and "Accepter" dynamic that shows up in nearly every relationship, revealing why our biggest conflicts are rarely about the dishes, the phones, or the therapy. They're about our deepest fears, oldest wounds, and longing to be seen and loved. - Whether you're the Changer or the Accepter in your relationships - What your biggest relationship fights are really about - How childhood patterns shape the way you love - When to ask for change—and when to choose acceptance - How to stop fighting and start understanding each other About Alexandra:  Alexandra H. Solomon, PhD, is internationally recognized as one of today's most trusted voices in the world of relationships, and her framework of Relational Self-Awareness has reached millions of people around the globe. A licensed clinical psychologist in private practice, couples therapist, speaker, author, and professor, Dr. Alexandra is passionate about translating cutting-edge research and clinical wisdom into practical tools people can use to bring awareness, curiosity, and authenticity to their relationships. She is the host of the Reimagining Love Podcast and author of Love Every Day, Taking Sexy Back: How to Own Your Sexuality and Create the Relationships You Want and Loving Bravely: 20 Lessons of Self-Discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want.  Follow We Can Do Hard Things on:  Instagram — ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wecandohardthings⁠

What if the life you built doesn't feel like it's truly yours? This week, we're joined by Olivia Amitrano (aka Organic Olivia), who shares her journey from chasing traditional success to reconnecting with her most aligned, authentic self. If you're an ambitious overachiever who's always been rewarded for doing more, this episode is your invitation to step off the hamster wheel and come back to your true self. Olivia opens up about unmasking her neurodivergence, healing her relationship with her body, navigating the grief of losing her mother, and rediscovering the magic that was always within her. Together, Jessica and Olivia explore the hidden costs of hustle culture, why external success doesn't always lead to fulfillment, and how true transformation begins when we stop performing and start listening to ourselves. As Lacy has been saying, we're in an era of refinement. The answers aren't outside of you—they're already within. This is your invitation to trust them. Full show notes → https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast   Resources: The Be Seen Challenge Quiet your inner critic, stop playing small, and start manifesting the life you truly want. Now live inside The Pathway.   Free Masterclass: Step Into Your F*ck It Energy If you missed our live masterclass with Lacy and Jessica — don't worry, you can still watch the replay! Learn how to step into your f*ck it energy and feel genuinely safe being seen.   Join the Pathway Membership Use code EXPANDED for 20% off your first month! The Pathway Membership gives you unlimited access to all of our manifestation workshops—including How to Manifest, Unblocking Your Inner Child, Shadow, Love, Money, Rock Bottoms, Ruts, and Energetic Updates —plus 70+ self-hypnosis tracks designed to unlock your full potential.LEARN MORE HERE   Get the latest from TBM Join the Pathway now - Return to Magic Challenge, Money Challenge, and Nervous System Reset available now!   New to TBM? Free Offerings to Get You Started Learn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire  Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial Library Ready to find out what's holding you back? Try our Free Clarity Exercise   Be an EXPANDER! Share Your Manifestation Story Submit to Be a Process Guest What did you manifest during the Return to Magic Challenge? Share a voice note of your question, block, or Process to be featured in an episode!   This Episode Is Brought to You By:  OSEA - Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code MAGNETIC at OSEAMalibu.com Hyaluronic Body Serum   Bon Charge - 15% off with code MAGNETIC  Red Light Neck and Chest Mask   In this episode we talk about: Redefining success beyond hustle culture Knowing when you've outgrown your career Organic Olivia's transition from CEO to artist Finding freedom after burnout The hidden cost of constant productivity Healing through creativity and music Reconnecting with childhood passions Reparenting and nervous system regulation Healing complex childhood trauma Letting go of perfectionism Neurodivergence, masking, and authenticity Building a life that reflects your values Grief, forgiveness, and generational healing Why rest is essential for creativity Learning to trust yourself and define "enough" Mentioned In the Episode:  Learn more about the energetics of 2026 and 2027 and the Refinement Era in The Hidden Fear Blocking Your Manifestations Right Now Find our Be Seen Challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the Worst Case Scenario DI, Golden Shadow DI, Safe to Be Seen DI)   Connect with Olivia! Olivia on IG: @oliviaamitrano Listen to Olivia's podcast What's the Juice Organic Olivia line of herbal formulas: www.organicolivia.com Listen to Olivia's music & newest single PERFECT here: https://hypeddit.com/olivia/perfect HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill)Available now! The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM's Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.At TBM, we've redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you'll learn how to: – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true selfWith over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you're meant to live.Past guests include leading voices such as Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest. Where To Find Us!@tobemagnetic (IG)@LacyannephillipsLacy Launched a Substack! - By Candlelight - Join Here@Jessicaashleygill@tobemagnetic (youtube)@expandedpodcast