Podcasts about self awareness

Deshaun Watson's training camp performance and his response to fan criticism spark a debate about the immense pressure on Cleveland quarterbacks. Former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn joins to discuss Watson's lack of self-awareness and the toxic nature of overanalyzing practice throws. They also evaluate the potential of future draft picks and the roster status of players like Jerry Jeudy. 01:29 - Deshaun Watson Analysis 04:08 - Drafting Arch Manning 06:28 - Brady Quinn Interview 16:33 - QB Practice Trackers 24:55 - Evaluating Jerry Jeudy

Have you ever found yourself saying, "I'm fine," even though you know you're exhausted? Maybe you've been living with bloating, poor sleep, low energy, headaches or digestive discomfort for so long that it has simply become your normal. You know something feels different, but life is busy, there are people depending on you, and there's always something else that seems more important. In Episode 458, we explored how Ayurveda views symptoms as messages from the body rather than problems to simply suppress. In this episode, we take the conversation a step further and explore why we so often ignore those messages in the first place. We've become fluent in the language of productivity, achievement and pushing through, but many of us have lost our fluency in the language of the body. We learn to override tiredness, rush through meals, ignore digestive discomfort and tell ourselves that poor sleep is "just stress" or that feeling exhausted is simply part of getting older. Colette shares some of the patterns she has observed through her work with clients, including how easily we can adapt to feeling less well and gradually lower our expectations of what it means to feel healthy and balanced. In this episode, we'll explore: Why we become accustomed to ignoring the body's early signals The psychology behind saying "I'm fine" when we're actually exhausted How modern life encourages us to push through and prioritise productivity Why symptoms can gradually become so normal that we stop questioning them The connection between youthful vitality and our ability to compensate for imbalance Why some of the habits we tolerated when we were younger may affect us differently as we age How Ayurveda encourages curiosity rather than judgement Why awareness is the first step towards meaningful change How to become more fluent in the language of your own body A simple daily question you can use to begin listening more closely   Join the Autumn Digestive Reset Cleanse If you're ready to support your body through this seasonal transition, my Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse begins October 9th. This Ayurvedic cleanse is designed to gently remove accumulation, strengthen digestion, and help you re-establish daily rhythm while learning about your unique constitution and patterns. You'll also receive guidance, structure, and support throughout the process so that the experience becomes both healing and educational. Here are the 2 options for the Digestive Reset Cleanse: Group Digestive Reset Cleanse - starting October 9th ‍- https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse Private Digestive Reset Cleanse - choose your own dates‍ - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse   The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find: Early access to podcast episodes  Monthly live Zoom meetups  Member forums for discussion and Q&A  Mindfulness and self-care practices  Seasonal group challenges and reflections Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here:  https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community   Check out Colette's online services:  Online Consultations - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits Reset-Restore-Renew Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources   Stay connected on social media:  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing Thank you for listening!  

Why does meditation feel so hard, even when you're doing everything "right"? On this episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, Will Rodriguez and Karen Endsley sit down with Peter Russell, Cambridge-trained physicist, consciousness teacher, and author of How to Meditate Without Even Trying, to unpack the one shift that changes everything: effort itself is the obstacle.Peter spent over 50 years teaching meditation and consciousness studies, and in this conversation he breaks down why the "monkey mind" isn't a personal failure, it's a natural brain function, and why trying to control your thoughts is exactly what keeps you stuck. Will and Karen dig into the practical side of effortless meditation, how to return to presence instead of forcing it, what to do when boredom or drowsiness hits, and why letting go of expectations (yes, even the goal of enlightenment) is the fastest way to actually reach a quieter mind.The conversation also moves into deeper territory: the science of what meditation does to your brain (alpha and delta rhythms, the default mode network, the stress response), and the big question Peter's spent a lifetime circling as both a physicist and a meditator, who is the "I" behind all of our thoughts?In this episode:Why trying to control your thoughts makes meditation harder, not easierThe difference between staying present and returning to presenceWhat the "monkey mind" is actually doing, and why it's not the enemyHow self-created discontent and imagined disasters drive daily stressThe neuroscience of meditation: alpha waves, the default mode network, and the relaxation responseQuantum physics, consciousness, and the question "who am I really?"Simple ways to build a mini-meditation practice into everyday lifeAbout our guest:Peter Russell holds degrees in theoretical physics, psychology, and computer science from the University of Cambridge. He studied meditation and Eastern philosophy in India and has spent five decades teaching mindfulness and consciousness studies. He is the author of twelve books, including How to Meditate Without Even Trying (foreword by Eckhart Tolle), From Science to God, and Letting Go of Nothing.The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a top-ranked spirituality podcast hosted by Will Rodriguez and Karen Endsley, exploring consciousness, spiritual awakening, and metaphysics through a skeptic's lens. New episodes stream free on New Reality TV (newrealitytv.com, Roku, FireTV).The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomenon, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us: 

What if you're not actually indecisive? What if you're taking in so much information that you can't hear yourself anymore? For empaths, making a decision can mean processing far more than the decision itself. There's what you want - and then there's someone else's disappointment, your partner's opinion, your family's expectations, another reading, another podcast, another Reddit thread, another certification, and one more attempt to get absolutely certain before you move. In this episode of Your Yes Filled Life, Brenda shares how she knew as early as 2000 that teaching was no longer sustainable for her... and then spent 22 more years finding her way out. She explores what happened when she allowed other people's opinions about her career to become more valuable information than her own lived experience. You'll learn three ways to begin separating what you actually know from all the additional information you're processing: Capture what you know before you poll the room. Stop automatically treating someone else's reaction as information about your decision. Notice when “I need more information” may actually mean “I want certainty.” Brenda also shares a client story about what changed when one woman developed enough nervous-system capacity to stop organizing her choices around other people's reactions, and what Brenda is noticing among people who repeatedly seek another reading or answer even after they've already received one. Because self-trust doesn't mean knowing the right answer every time. It means trusting yourself to respond to what happens after you choose. ✨ YES TO ME happens live September 15 from 6–8 PM Pacific. Bring the decision, relationship, boundary, opportunity, change, or desire you've been circling. You don't need to arrive knowing your answer. You can come fully in the wobble. Details coming soon. ✨ Enrollment for POWER: Self-Trust for Empaths opens in September. The next cohort begins September 29. https://www.brendawinkle.com/power Join us in the Empowered Empath Collective - https://www.brendawinkle.com/membership Reflection questions from this episode: What did I think before I asked everyone else? Whose reaction am I trying to prevent or manage? What information do I genuinely still need—and what am I collecting because I want certainty? What do I know today? What is one honest next step? Download your free energy audit: https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit Keywords: Empath, Empaths, Empath Life, Empowered Empath, Highly Sensitive Person, Self Trust, Trust Yourself, Overthinking, Indecision, Decision Making, Intuition, Intuitive Living, Nervous System Regulation, Somatic Healing, Emotional Healing, Personal Growth, People Pleasing, Boundaries, Empath Boundaries, Spiritual Growth, Self Awareness, Healing Journey, Mindset Shift, Yes To Me, Your Yes Filled Life, Brenda Winkle

Ewan Townhead is an entrepreneur, coach, and the author of Artist, Merchant, Seeker: Bring Your Whole Self to the Path of Work. He spent a decade helping build Coaches Rising, a coach-training school, before stepping back to finish a book he'd been writing for seven years. We talk about the model at the centre of it – artist, merchant, and seeker – and his long process of trying to bring all three into his work rather than choosing one. We explore his early discomfort with money and marketing, some past-life memories that changed how he thinks about death, and a period of burnout that clarified what he actually wanted to be doing. We close, as always, on his thoughts as to what makes a good life. If you're trying to integrate different parts of yourself into your work and want a fresh perspective on how to do it, this is really worth a listen.For more of Ewan's work:Website: https://www.ewantownhead.com Book: https://www.ewantownhead.com/book/ For more from Mark McCartney:Newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/Website: https://www.mmcleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@whatisagoodlife3875⁩

On self-devotion, self-loyalty and why there is no hard part. You have been devoted before. To a person, a role, a version of yourself someone else approved of. In this morning conversation, Joel sits with what happens when that same devotion turns toward your own soul. Why breaking a codependent pattern starts with loyalty to yourself rather than distance from someone else. The difference between dirty pain that spirals and clean pain that transforms. And the full R.I.S.E. practice, the journaling framework he has been doing daily for over twenty years. For anyone who has been loyal to everyone but themselves, and for anyone who has been telling themselves the inner work is too hard to start. · · · In this episode: Why it is okay to feel lonely, and what changes when you stop treating loneliness as a problem to fix Self-devotion as the practice underneath breaking codependent patterns How dirty pain becomes clean pain The R.I.S.E. framework walked through in full: Release, Inquire, Self-Awareness and Empower Why there is no hard part, only the familiar and the unfamiliar Holding three stories around any experience: one that breaks, one that repairs, one that empowers · · ·

What if being “nice” is actually holding you back? In Episode 468 of Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan, Dr. Foojan Zeine sits down with serial entrepreneur, speaker, author, and leadership expert Danny M. Goldberg, author of the provocative book A Little Bit Asshole, to explore people pleasing, confidence, boundaries, assertiveness, leadership, relationships, entrepreneurship, and the courage to say no. Danny's message is not about becoming rude, selfish, or ruthless. Instead, he explains how learning to set healthy boundaries, communicate expectations, understand your self-worth, and stand up for yourself can create stronger relationships and more effective leadership. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Introduction The central idea behind Danny's philosophy: learning when to be assertive without losing kindness. 02:44 – Welcome to Inner Voice Dr. Foojan introduces the podcast and its focus on awareness, relationships, emotional clarity, healing, and personal growth. 06:02 – Danny Goldberg's Journey Danny discusses his corporate background and how being a lifelong people pleaser taught him the importance of boundaries. 08:29 – Why “A Little Bit Asshole”? Danny explains the provocative title and why the book is really about knowing when to say no and stand up for yourself. 09:35 – People Pleasing & Self-Confidence How constantly prioritizing others can cause you to lose your identity—and how boundaries can rebuild confidence. 10:18 – Lessons From Corporate Leadership Danny shares lessons from his career, including his experience at Arthur Andersen and becoming a stronger, more outspoken leader. 10:53 – Setting Boundaries With His Son A personal story about financial boundaries, parenting, independence, and building healthier expectations. 12:03 – Nice vs. Kind What is the difference between trying to be liked and genuinely being kind? 14:01 – Self-Worth & Knowing Your Value Danny explains how boundaries and confidence affect business, relationships, and personal decision-making. 15:04 – Learning to Say No Why listening to your internal signals can help you recognize when you're acting against your values. 16:05 – Why Clarity Matters How clear expectations can reduce unnecessary conflict and improve relationships. 16:32 – Expectations in Romantic Relationships Danny discusses having difficult conversations about expectations with his girlfriend. 17:13 – High Expectations & Personal Growth How challenging expectations can create opportunities for growth, learning, and professional development. 18:31 – Communication & Relationships Why unclear expectations can create problems between partners, employees, managers, and leaders. 19:19 – How to Create Clarity Understanding your needs, expectations, values, and boundaries before entering difficult conversations. 21:23 – Self-Awareness, Values & Integrity How knowing your personal values helps you recognize when your actions are aligned—or out of alignment—with who you want to be. 22:46 – When Values Conflict Danny shares personal and professional experiences involving conflicting values and expectations. 23:32 – Can Relationships Survive Different Values? Dr. Foojan and Danny discuss disagreement, religion, politics, mutual respect, and maintaining relationships despite differences. 25:44 – Mutual Respect & Difficult Conversations Why respectful communication and open-minded dialogue matter when people strongly disagree. 26:26 – Why Danny Wrote the Book Danny explains why he believes many people struggle with people pleasing and boundary-setting. 27:08 – From People Pleasing to Self-Respect Awareness → self-worth → values → expectations → confidence → healthy boundaries. 28:24 – The Benefits of Assertiveness How confidence, boundaries, communication, and self-worth can transform personal and professional relationships. 29:21 – Danny's New Ventures Danny introduces a functional men's handkerchief and discusses his latest entrepreneurial projects. 29:49 – LykeMe: A Values-Based Dating App Danny explains his dating app designed around values, expectations, non-negotiables, and compatibility rather than appearance alone. 30:14 – How LykeMe Works A closer look at compatibility-based matching and user-controlled photo sharing. 31:18 – Connect With Danny Goldberg Where to find Danny and learn more about his work and book. 31:50 – Closing Thoughts Dr. Foojan closes Episode 468 with an invitation to continue listening, growing, and living with greater awareness. If you've ever struggled with people pleasing, setting boundaries, saying no, communicating your expectations, or standing up for yourself without becoming a difficult person, this episode offers a powerful perspective: you can be kind without abandoning yourself. Subscribe to Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan for conversations about emotional awareness, relationships, leadership, mental health, personal growth, and creating a more fulfilled life.

Episode Description:This is a From the Archive episode with Seth Godin.Seth Godin returns to the show for a conversation about making work that matters in a world obsessed with hits, rankings, followers, algorithms, and approval.James opens by talking about Seth's long body of work: Purple Cow, Linchpin, Graceful, thousands of blog posts, and Seth's then-new podcast Akimbo. Seth explains why he had thought about podcasting for years but resisted it because audio creates a different kind of intimacy. In print, the voice in the reader's head is the reader's own voice. In audio, the voice belongs to the person speaking.That intimacy made podcasting powerful, but also something Seth wanted to handle carefully.From there, James asks about the structure of Akimbo. Seth says the key to a strong solo format is assertion. What are you saying that is not obvious? What are you asking people to see differently? If you cannot make the point in 15 minutes, maybe you cannot make it at all.The conversation then moves into hits. Seth explains that platforms benefit from the long tail, but creators can suffer inside it. Amazon, iTunes, Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms need endless creators to show up with work, but they also train people to believe that if they do not hit number one, they failed.Seth's alternative is the smallest viable audience. Find the specific group you seek to serve. If it is 500 people, make something so good for those 500 people that they cannot help but tell someone else. That is more useful than chasing a vague mass audience or gaming a category so you can call yourself a bestseller.James and Seth connect this to Purple Cow. The book spread because Seth gave people a phrase they could use in a meeting. A “purple cow” became a way to describe something remarkable before people necessarily knew where the phrase came from.That is a key idea in the episode: every hit changes the people it touches. It does not simply entertain. It gives people a new belief, a new language, or a new way to see.Seth also explains the deeper forces under a lot of culture: fear and status. Fear keeps people from doing work that might not work. Status makes people compare themselves to the wrong people and measure the wrong things. The creator's job is to notice both, then act generously anyway.The episode closes with the craft itself. Seth says he does not check blog stats, does not read Amazon reviews, and does not shape his work around critics. The question is simpler: Did you change someone for the better in a way you are proud of?If yes, do it again.Editorial Note:This is a From the Archive episode. References to Akimbo as a newer podcast, This Is Marketing as an upcoming book, the altMBA, platform dynamics, bestseller lists, podcasting, and Seth's then-current projects reflect the original recording period.What You'll Learn:Why Seth Godin resisted podcasting for years.How audio creates a different kind of intimacy than writing.Why a solo podcast needs a clear assertion.Why Seth focuses on overlooked, underthought, ignored, or uncomfortable ideas.Why platforms benefit from the long tail more than most creators do.Why chasing hits can distort the work.What Seth means by the “smallest viable audience.”Why a hit has to change people, not just entertain them.How Purple Cow spread by giving people useful language.Why trying to avoid criticism often makes work invisible.How fear and status shape culture, creativity, marketing, and self-worth.Why random events should not be taken personally.Why generosity requires emotional labor.What it means to choose your customers and choose your future.Why second-order teaching matters more to Seth than personal credit.Why being “amazing” starts long before the hustle.Why the best work lives in the territory of “this might not work.”Why Seth does not read reviews or track stats.How to protect the craft from outside measurement.Timestamped Chapters:[03:19] Seth Godin ReturnsJames welcomes Seth back and introduces his books, blog, and new podcast Akimbo.[05:15] Why Seth Started a PodcastSeth explains that he had thought about podcasting for years, but worried about the intimacy of audio.[07:05] Choosing the Right MediumSeth explains why a podcast reaches people differently than writing and why he avoids formats, like Twitter, that do not fit the work he wants to do.[08:17] The Solo Podcast FormatJames asks about Seth being the only guest on Akimbo, and Seth says a solo show needs a strong assertion.[09:24] Overlooked, Underthought, and Hard to ConfrontSeth distinguishes his style from pure contrarianism and says he is drawn to things people have missed or avoided.[10:47] Hitsville and the Long TailJames brings up Seth's Akimbo episode on hits, platforms, Amazon, podcasts, and the explosion of available work.[12:21] The Trap of Platform ThinkingSeth explains how platforms train creators to feel defective if they do not become number one.[13:25] Editors Cannot Pick the HitsSeth argues that people cannot reliably predict hits and that creators should not try to game their way to the top.[15:00] The Smallest Viable AudienceSeth explains why serving a specific small group can be more powerful than chasing the masses.[16:21] This Might Not WorkJames brings up Seth's large limited-edition book and how it was built for a specific audience instead of the broad market.[17:26] Why You Cannot Reverse-Engineer Gangnam StyleSeth explains why many talented people try hard and still do not hit, because hits also involve randomness.[19:14] Don't Bet Your Work on Oprah or BieberSeth explains why waiting for a powerful person to anoint your work is a bad strategy.[20:13] Finding the People Who Must Share ItSeth uses the idea of R naught to explain why a small group of people who must tell others can create spread.[20:35] Why Purple Cow SpreadSeth explains how the milk carton, the title, and the phrase itself helped people talk about the idea.[22:26] Every Hit Makes a Change HappenSeth says the real question is: What change are you trying to make in the people who engage with your work?[23:35] What Akimbo Is Trying to ChangeSeth explains that Akimbo is for people who want to think more deeply about culture and change it for the better.[25:14] Randomness, Fear, and StatusJames connects Seth's episodes, and Seth explains that much of his work is about fear and status.[27:13] Don't Take Randomness PersonallySeth says creators should expect that many launches will not become hits and organize their work accordingly.[28:33] The Craft vs. the Outside WorldJames and Seth discuss how publishers, reviewers, bestseller lists, rankings, and critics can distract from the actual work.[29:21] It's Not for YouSeth explains why broadening a project for everyone can make it average, and why creators should be willing to say who the work is for.[32:29] What Will You Do With the Microphone?Seth says he wakes up thinking about the people he seeks to serve, not how to increase traffic or revenue.[33:30] Why Seth Ignores Stats and ReviewsSeth explains that he does not check blog traffic, book sales, or Amazon reviews because that helps him keep doing the work.[34:43] Choose Your Customers, Choose Your FutureSeth gives the six-word version of audience selection and explains why customers shape the work.[35:04] Thirsty, Dissatisfied, and GenerousSeth describes his ideal audience and explains generosity as emotional labor in service of other people.[37:22] Second-Order TeachingSeth says he wants to be judged not by his work, but by what people who learned from him teach others.[38:18] Be the Person They Want to FindSeth explains why the real work happens before SEO, LinkedIn tactics, or hustle.[40:02] How Do You Become Amazing?James asks the direct question, and Seth says the essence is confronting fear and doing emotional labor.[41:00] Where Art and Innovation LiveSeth says the work that might not work is where generosity, art, innovation, and magic happen.[42:05] Warby Parker and the Risk of Something NewSeth uses Warby Parker as an example of doing something advisors said would not work.[42:49] How Seth Builds an EpisodeSeth explains how a coincidence becomes a podcast: collect stories, find the non-obvious insight, and connect the dots.[45:07] Seth the CollectorSeth describes himself as someone who collects moments, stories, and observations that may become blog posts or lessons.[46:34] Self-Awareness and the CraftJames connects Seth's work to the ability to keep distance between your belief in the craft and society's measurements.[47:04] Jiro, Awards, and the Wrong RewardSeth talks about Jiro Dreams of Sushi and the danger of external validation taking over the craft.[48:40] Marriage, Space, and StoriesJames asks Seth about marriage, and Seth talks about listening, keeping promises, creating space, and the stories people tell themselves.[52:18] Advice for James's PodcastJames asks how to change the show, and Seth suggests making one out of every four episodes a solo episode.[53:08] This Is Marketing and Closing ThoughtsSeth says his next book is This Is Marketing, James recommends Akimbo, and Seth signs off by telling him to keep making a ruckus.Additional Resources:Seth Godin Official WebsiteSeth's BlogAkimboAkimbo on Apple PodcastsThis Is Marketing — Penguin Random HousePurple Cow — Seth's StorePurple Cow — Penguin Random HouseLinchpin — Penguin Random HouseThe Dip — Penguin Random HouseThe Practice — Penguin Random HouseBy the Way BakerySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at 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Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1509DM Dr. John Delony discusses the importance of taking inventory of our lives and addressing the reality we face. He emphasizes that anxiety is a signal that we're in the backseat of our own lives, and the key is to take control and actively solve problems. Delony encourages listeners to examine their finances, relationships, and overall well-being regularly, advocating for a proactive approach to life's challenges. By choosing beliefs, embracing mindfulness, and practicing self-awareness, individuals can find peace and regain control over their lives. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Yoga Therapy Hour, Amy sits down with Danielle Burke, a certified yoga therapist and licensed professional counselor, to explore what happens when traditional talk therapy meets embodied practice.Danielle shares her journey from mental health counseling into integrative wellness, where she now blends yoga therapy, somatic awareness, and lived experience to support clients in reconnecting with themselves. Together, they explore what it means to feel “stuck in your story,” how breath and body awareness interrupt that pattern, and why self-awareness is not just insight—but a skill that must be practiced.This conversation offers a steady and honest look at anxiety, burnout, overgiving, and the quiet work of learning to trust yourself again. Through the lens of the yamas and niyamas, Danielle brings forward a practical framework for navigating uncertainty, building inner stability, and reducing unnecessary suffering.Key Themes Explored1. When Talk Therapy Isn't EnoughDanielle reflects on her work as a licensed counselor and the moment she recognized something was missing—clients could process their experiences cognitively, but often remained disconnected from their bodies. Yoga therapy offered a way to integrate both.2. The Body as the Entry PointClients often arrive stuck in patterns of thinking, or unable to access their thoughts at all due to overwhelm. Danielle highlights a simple but profound observation: many people stop breathing when recounting difficult experiences. Reconnecting to breath becomes the doorway back to regulation and presence. 3. Self-Awareness as a Practice, Not a TraitAwareness is not assumed—it is cultivated. Through consistent practice, clients begin to recognize their internal states, expand their capacity for choice, and shift from automatic reaction toward intentional response.4. Working with Anxiety Without Trying to Eliminate ItRather than attempting to “fix” anxiety, Danielle reframes the work:Can you recognize it?Can you stay with it?Can you also notice what else is present?This introduces the possibility of holding multiple truths at once, rather than being defined by a single state.5. The Yamas and Niyamas as a Regulatory FrameworkEthical principles such as ahiṃsā (non-harming/kindness) and svādhyāya (self-study) become practical tools for daily living. They support clients in discerning how they want to show up—for themselves and in relationship with others.6. Caregivers, Overachievers, and the Cost of Self-AbandonmentDanielle's primary clients are often women who have spent years supporting others while losing connection to their own needs. The work becomes one of reclaiming worth, voice, and internal alignment.7. Letting Go of Control (Īśvara Praṇidhāna in Practice)Through simple, real-life moments—like dogs barking during a podcast—Danielle illustrates how acceptance reduces suffering. The shift is subtle but powerful:From “this shouldn't be happening” → to “this is happening, and I can still be here.”8. Change Requires Doing Something DifferentInsight alone is not enough. Sustainable change comes through practice, patience, and a willingness to step outside familiar patterns—even when those patterns are uncomfortable.What a Session with Danielle Looks LikeSessions are adaptive and client-centered, typically including:Reflective conversation and active listeningGentle inquiry and pattern recognitionBreath awareness and regulation practicesMovement or physical practice (when appropriate)Yoga Nidra or guided meditationPersonalized tools such as journaling prompts or recorded practicesThe process remains grounded in yoga philosophy while accessible to clients regardless of their familiarity with yoga.Notable Reflections“Awareness gives us choice. And choice gives us power.” “The only way to change is to do something different.” “We can hold more than one experience at the same time.” About Danielle BurkeDanielle Burke is a certified yoga therapist and licensed professional counselor with over a decade of experience in mental health. She now works through an integrative wellness model, combining yoga therapy, somatic practices, and psychological insight to support clients in reconnecting with their bodies, their values, and their sense of self.Based in interior Alaska, Danielle works with clients both in person and online.Connect with Danielle BurkeWebsite: www.inlightandlovewellness.comInstagram: @inlightandloveytLinkedIn: Danielle BurkeClosing ReflectionThis conversation invites a steady reconsideration of how we relate to ourselves. Not through force or perfection, but through awareness, practice, and a willingness to meet what is here—one moment at a time.

Leaders do not simply enter a room. They change it. In episode 632 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Debbie Foster about leading self, the first cornerstone from their new book, Be a Next Level Leader.  Debbie explains why “leaders bring the weather” and how a leader's emotions, attention, and energy can shape an entire meeting. Together, they explore what happens when leaders make promises they cannot realistically keep, become bottlenecks for their teams, or undermine decisions by delivering them as someone else's instructions.  They also discuss why honoring commitments is essential to building trust, how to renegotiate a deadline without hiding behind busyness, and what it means to speak as a leader even when you disagree with a decision. Debbie and Stephanie share practical scripts, exercises, and shared language law firm teams can use to make better leadership habits part of everyday work.  If you want your team to trust your word, follow your direction, and feel secure when pressure rises, better leadership starts with understanding how you show up.  Listen to our previous episodes on Law Firm Leadership, Self-Awareness & Building Stronger Teams.  #627: Building Stronger Law Firm Teams Through Better Communication, with Zeina Baydoun Apple | Spotify | LTN  #615: How to Stop Being the Bottleneck and Build Stronger Teams, with Debbie Foster and Stephanie Everett Apple | Spotify | LTN  #596: The Athlete's Mindset for Lawyers, with Jess Sargus Apple | Spotify | LTN  #592: Client Care, Culture, and Character: A Framework for Great Leaders, with William O'Neal Apple | Spotify | LTN  #527: Casting Your Vision and Leading Your Firm, with Kevin DeShazo Apple | Spotify | LTN  Links from the episode:  https://beanextlevelleader.com/    Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!   If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.   Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.   Chapters / Timestamps  00:00 – Introduction  01:19 – Why Leadership Teams Need Shared Language  03:16 – Meet Debbie Foster  03:45 – Why Leadership Starts with Leading Self  04:13 – Leaders Bring the Weather  05:27 – Showing Up Fully Present  06:17 – How Broken Commitments Erode Trust  08:15 – When the Leader Becomes the Bottleneck  09:29 – Speak as a Leader, Not a Messenger  10:11 – Disagree, Commit & Support the Decision  12:02 – How Leaders Undermine Their Own Credibility  12:57 – Turning Leadership Theory into Practical Tools  14:31 – Scripts for Renegotiating Commitments & Receiving Feedback  16:10 – How the Book and Workbook Took Shape  17:21 – Shared Language Creates Stronger Leaders  19:26 – Leading When Responsibility Exceeds Authority  21:21 – How Do You Show Up Under Stress?  22:34 – Closing Thoughts 

Talk to KimThis week, Kim shares her personal journey of finding her voice, overcoming the tendency to shrink herself, and empowering women to take up space and speak their truth. This episode explores the roots of self-silencing and offers practical steps to reclaim confidence.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the episode and theme of finding your voice00:16 Kim shares her personal journey and the importance of self-awareness01:02 The roots of self-silencing in childhood and societal expectations02:17 How relationships influence women to shrink their voices03:23 Recognizing when your voice is being taken away04:59 Kim's story of her daughter coming out and its impact on her12:23 The importance of reclaiming and standing in your power14:14 Introducing the 'It's Not Just You' workshop for women15:57 Encouragement to women to take up space and speak their truthWhen you are ready to improve your health, you want someone who will walk alongside you, not hand you a plan and walk away. Stephanie Anderson with Renew Wellness is your Wellness Strategist who uses your unique strengths to create a plan to get you on the path to wellness. Go to her website and learn how Stephanie can help. https://renew-wellness.com/wellness-roadmapSupport the showHave you been listening to Midlife with Courage™ and thinking, "That's me"?Now it's time to take the next step.It's Not J.U.S.T. You™ is a transformational 4-week workshop designed for women who are ready to stop shrinking themselves, take up space, and live more boldly. Together, we'll uncover the subtle ways we make ourselves smaller, explore why those patterns exist, and practice the tools to communicate with confidence, set healthy boundaries, and step fully into the life we deserve.If you're ready to move from inspiration to transformation, I'd love to have you join us this September.Click HERE to join us! The podcast starts the conversation. The workshop is where the transformation begins.****************************Find Your Vitality Today!We all know our skin changes in midlife and we know there are a lot of products out there making promises. I have found one that delivers and I'd love to have you join me by trying it out yourself. Go to the link below to find out more about this luxurious facial serumhttps://vitalitybioskin.com/products/vitality-society-founding-circle***************************Want to be a guest on Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy? Send Kim...

In this episode I was joined by OONA – an anonymous performance artist known for her works Milking The Artist, Dear David, and Look Touch Own. Recognised by her mask and dark sunglasses, she treats anonymity itself as both method and performance, examining power, value, and identity within digital culture.We discuss data, extraction, the body as art, and what sovereignty means through physical, digital, and spiritual lenses. It is a really thought provoking and stirring conversation that left me optimistic about finding connection and intimacy in the places we'd least expect it.For more of OONA's work:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/made.by.oona/For more from Mark McCartney:Newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/Website: https://www.mmcleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@whatisagoodlife3875⁩

In today's episode we're talking about Florida's state saltwater mammal, the dolphin. We will discuss why it's not technically correct to call them a porpoise, some fascinating behaviors they exhibit the exemplify their intelligence, some basic biology and more. Learn More:Sarasota Dolphin Research Program - https://sarasotadolphin.org/ Common Bottlenose Dolphin - https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/common-bottlenose-dolphin Dolphin- https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/mammals/aquatic/dolphin/ How You Can Help: Practice safe and ethical behaviors when interacting with dolphins: Swimming and feeding interactions increase risk of injury from boats, increases the incidents of entanglement in fishing gear, decreases dolphins' willingness to forage for food and may cause habituated behaviors to be passed on to calves and other dolphins. Observe from a respectful distance: It's recommended to view from at least 50 yards away and limit your time spent observing to 30 minutes or less.Learn to love dolphins! There are many smartphone applications and websites where you can track dolphins and learn about them along the way. Sources:Highlight: Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Inhabitance of the St. Johns River - https://sjrr.domains.unf.edu/highlights-2017/ Cetaceans and Primates: Convergence in Intelligence and Self Awareness - https://www.wellbeingintlstudiesrepository.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1029&context=acwp_asie Sarasota Dolphin Research Program - https://sarasotadolphin.org/

Do you feel responsible for keeping everyone in your family happy? Do you find yourself trying to fix your kids' hard feelings, keep the peace, or make everything okay?What if deeper connection with your kids actually starts with learning how to connect with yourself?In today's episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori talks with Diane Sorensen, certified Transformational Coach and host of the Chaos to Connection podcast, about breaking generational patterns, understanding our emotional triggers, and creating stronger relationships with our children.Diane shares how her daughter's mental health crisis and her own divorce forced her to look at patterns of perfectionism, people-pleasing, emotional suppression, and approval-seeking that she had unknowingly carried into motherhood.Together, Lori and Diane discuss:Why connection with your children starts with connection to yourselfHow to recognize your emotional triggers—and what they can teach youWhy trying to keep everyone happy can actually hurt connectionThe difference between feeling an emotion and knowing how to be with an emotionHow perfectionism and “good girl” conditioning can show up in motherhoodWhy your child's emotions are not yours to manageHow to be okay when your kids are not okayWhy connection isn't about spending more time or money on your kidsHow to listen to your children without immediately fixing, reframing, or teachingA simple practice you can use today to start building more emotional awareness and connectionOne of Diane's most powerful reminders? The secret to being a Supermom isn't never struggling—it's learning how to navigate the struggle while staying connected to yourself.If you've ever worried that you're doing motherhood wrong, felt responsible for everyone else's emotions, or struggled with mom guilt when your kids are having a hard time, this conversation will give you a completely different way to think about connection.Connect with Diane Sorensen:Website: dianesorensen.netInstagram: @dianesorensen.bbPodcast: Chaos to ConnectionFree Resource:Drama to Empowerment — Learn how to move out of reactive patterns and into greater awareness, connection, and empowerment.Listen now and discover how doing the inner work can transform the relationships around you.Text us your feedback or questions!Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4122: Greg Audino takes on the feeling of living on autopilot, where the same routine runs the days and time slips by without much satisfaction to show for it. He offers two questions you can ask in any moment, whether you are doing what you want to be doing and, if not, whether it is at least an investment in the future, as a simple self-improvement check-in that shows you where your time is actually going. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/invisible-illness/stop-and-ask-yourself-4faa7a34401b Quotes to ponder: "Getting to the core of a dissatisfying life usually requires us to ask ourselves what we're doing with our time." "But what most people don't realize is that the simple act of asking these questions has the power to buy oneself more time." "We can make decisions based on the least amount of regret." Optimal Living Daily is a daily personal development and self-improvement podcast where we narrate the best self-help articles on minimalism, productivity, and intentional living, read to you by a professional narrator so you can live your best life a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionFitness is forever, it's a lifestyle. Get jacked and join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/E0qd4j9CjByAfwWywJW8w0?mode=gi_t_______________________Self-awareness is not a limiting belief. In today's episode, Kevin and Alan examine why honesty about your current capabilities is one of the most practical forms of personal development. Growth does not begin with pretending every goal is equally possible. It begins with understanding what is true, what can improve, and where your effort matters most. Kevin and Alan break down the difference between a belief that keeps you small and an accurate assessment that helps you make better decisions. They discuss why people often misdiagnose their problems, avoid uncomfortable feedback, or mistake time spent for meaningful progress. This episode offers a grounded perspective on confidence, identity, performance, and long-term consistency. Learn why clear self-assessment helps you build the right skills, choose better goals, and stop wasting energy on explanations that do not address the real issue._______________________NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.Visit our website and socials through the links below.

Bruce didn't sit down to record this episode with something to teach. He sat down pissed off... Please subscribe and follow us on: Our Personal Pages we share our daily routines:  Facebook: Rene Ribley-Stevens Bruce Stevens Instagram:  rrstevens5 -  brucedstevens  Podcast Pages: Facebook @rbstillhere - We Are Still Here podcast Instagram: @rbstillhere Any questions or comments email us: rbstillhere@gmail.com Intro music: Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

Imagine someone places their hands on your shoulders, says, “Enjoy the trip,” and you enter a profound altered state. Completely sober. No expectation. No hypnotic induction. Yet suddenly, you're buzzing.   Nearly thirty years ago, NLP Master Practitioner and Trainer Hugh Comerford encountered an enigmatic French-Canadian energy healer who could produce experiences Hugh couldn't explain=and couldn't explain himself. So Hugh became obsessed with a question: Could you model the unconscious competence of a “unicorn” healer and teach it to anyone? The result is The Hümmo Method—a strange nexus of NLP, breathwork, perceptual shifts, and energy work. In this episode of Open Loops, Hugh reveals how the method emerged, why he says belief isn't required, the curious power of turning your problem into an “it,” and what happens when an NLP modeler spends decades trying to reverse-engineer the seemingly impossible.   .....Like Greg does sometimes when he looks into the ingredients of a Celsius can.   What happens when something shouldn't work according to your model of reality...but somehow does?   Listen to this week's episode to feel the shift(s) yourself... Hugh's Links: Explore The Hümmo Method™: https://www.hummomethod.com/ Pre-order The Hümmo Method: Energy Healing for the Rest of Us on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4DNQJGV Book release: August 18, 2026 — available in Kindle and print editions.   Let Greg know how you like the show. Write your review, soliloquy, Haiku or whatever twisted thoughts you want to share at https://ratethispodcast.com/openloops

What if the fear you've been trying to push away is actually trying to tell you something important?Steph unpacks our complicated relationship with fear, pulling from her own personal growth journey to show how it shapes decisions we don't even notice. She breaks fear down into two distinct types, visceral and abstract, and explains why understanding the difference is key to real self-awareness. Rather than treating fear as something to conquer, Steph reframes it as valuable information, a signal about our beliefs and identity worth listening to instead of avoiding. Through this lens of emotional processing, we start to see fear management not as suppression but as connection, and it opens the door to greater resilience and a deeper sense of aliveness.In this episode you'll discover:The difference between visceral and abstract fearWhy avoiding fear backfires and what it costs usHow to shift from fighting fear to learning from itYour takeaways:Fear isn't something to defeat, it's information you can learn from.Learn the difference between visceral fear and abstract fear, and why it matters.Discover why you can't outthink fear, and what actually works instead.Chapters00:00 Understanding Fear: A Personal Journey09:52 Types of Fear: Visceral vs. Abstract18:49 Interacting with Fear: A New Approach

Do you often mask your true feelings by saying “I'm fine”? Maurice discusses the dangers of falling into robotic routines and explains why honesty, rather than silence, is the true source of professional and personal strength.In This Episode:00:00:00 The Dishonesty of Being Fine00:06:26 Finding Purpose Through ChallengesKey Takeaways:Recognize the signs of living on autopilot to regain your genuine self.Practice radical honesty to build respect and connection with colleagues.Challenge your daily routine by finding small ways to add value and human connection.Embrace vulnerability as a pathway to purpose rather than a sign of weaknes

Why do the same arguments keep happening? Why do certain people trigger us so deeply? And what if the biggest obstacle in our relationships isn't the other person... but the unconscious patterns we've carried for years? In this episode of The Breaking Free Podcast, I sit down with Matt Castle, neurotransformational therapy practitioner and NLP life coach, for a powerful conversation on relationships, emotional healing, and personal transformation. Matt explains how emotional triggers are often unresolved patterns rather than problems created by other people.  Together, we explore how changing the meaning we assign to our emotions can completely transform the way we experience conflict, connection, and love. The conversation also dives into fear, judgement, nervous system regulation, personal values, and the importance of becoming someone who responds rather than reacts. Matt also shares his own personal journey, including navigating ongoing court proceedings, parenting challenges, and how those experiences shaped his mission to support men going through separation and major life transitions. Whether you're single, dating, married, separated, or simply wanting healthier relationships, this episode offers practical insights to help you understand yourself and others on a much deeper level. In this episode: Why emotional triggers aren't your enemy The hidden patterns sabotaging relationships Responding instead of reacting How NLP can reshape emotional responses Fear, judgement and unconscious programming Aligning your values for stronger relationships Men's mental health after separation Parenting, resilience and personal growth Building emotional intelligence Creating healthier, more conscious relationships If you've ever wondered why the same relationship challenges keep showing up, this conversation may help you see them through a completely different lens. Thank you for listening and watching wherever in the world you are.  Jump on BonCharge and grab yourself some protection  from wifi, 5G, blue/red light and so much more… At the Checkout Use Code “Nath22” to receive 15% off. RESOURCES:  Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izgJniAABDY Part I Audio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/60Hmu3Wwy4HbLCzCUUh49p?si=f5b90eeaa0984719 Connect With Matt Castle:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.castle.397 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt.castle.397/ Website: https://emotionalrestorationproject.com Skool: https://www.skool.com/emotional-restoration-project-1981/about Retreat: https://emotionalrestorationproject.com/retreats Connect With Me (Nathan Francis Coach/Mentor)  Substack: https://substack.com/@nathanfrancis Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OSS.Health.Mind Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nath.francis69 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nathanfrancis222?_t=8iKxXw8R2ee&_r=1 Telegram: https://t.me/nathf94   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanfrancis__/ Email me anytime: nathanselfsabotage@gmail.com The Breaking Free Podcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fHxmfbFZwyZPIcOrjw3Hf?si=q42PtUR4Qeu8SvUuWDMrpw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/breaking-free-podcast/id1657951151 Youtube: https://youtube.com/@nathanfrancis__?si=df69YA7zK-CUeG8-    

As the back-to-school mornings fast approach, how can you be your most calm, your most intentional self? Author and musician Kira Willey sits down with AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr with fast, practical tips to both connect and keep the peace with your kids during hectic transitions during the day.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4pvBmHX Key Topics:Tools for managing children's emotionsThe importance of self-regulation for parentsMindful transitions and routinesPhysical techniques to release tensionThe role of breathing in emotional regulationBuilding connection through entering children's worldsSound Bites:"Deep breathing activates the vagus nerve""Calm parents create calm children""Releasing tension helps respond, not react"Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Parenting Tools for Emotional Calm01:59 Kira Willie's Journey from Corporate to Children's Author04:52 The Power of Self-Awareness in Parenting07:47 Simple Techniques to Calm Yourself Before Connecting11:37 Using Body Scans and Movement to Release Tension14:38 The Importance of Clear, Non-Negotiable Expectations19:30 The Role of Breathing in Regulating Nervous System23:18 Building Self-Awareness with 'How's the Weather' Exercise29:15 Managing Transitions and Using Countdown Strategies31:54 The Impact of Parent Calmness on Child BehaviorFind Kira: Online | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeBook: The Joyful Child: Calm the Chaos, Connect with Your Kids, and Create More Happiness in Your Daily RoutinesKeywords: child development, emotional regulation, mindfulness, parenting tips, stress management, self-awareness, children's books, Kira Willie, The Joyful Child

We spend a lot of time asking why our partners behave the way they do.But how often do we ask ourselves what our own childhood taught us about being an adult?In this episode, we explore how the lessons we learned growing up shape our relationships today - from anxious and avoidant patterns to what secure attachment actually looks like in everyday life.We'll talk about responsibility, boundaries, compassion, and why understanding someone's past doesn't mean you have to build your future around it.If you've ever wondered why the same relationship patterns keep showing up, this conversation is for you.I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Support the show

What happens when a human moment transforms the patient experience? In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Jess Bunin shares with host Natalie Benamou her journey as both physician and 3x cancer patient survivor.Tune in and hear how to look at career opportunities differently. Discover the steps to find strength and courage to make career pivots. Dr. Bunin shares how the small details in communication build trust for teams, organizations from combat zones to the boardroom.This episode is dedicated to all women facing health challenges with real steps to achieve better health outcomes.HER HEALTHX, nonprofit is building a digital care enablement platform to bridge the care communication gap.Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.About Dr. Jess BuninColonel (ret) Jess Bunin, MD spent 23 years running toward moments most people avoid: combat zones, ICUs, difficult conversations. Now Co-Founder of All Levels Leadership, a professor and certified executive coach, she's the author of Self-Awareness and Trust: Leading Healthcare Teams from the Inside Out, due out in September.Website: www.jessbuninmd.comWebsite: www.alllevelsleadership.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-bunin/HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio careers. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

What does it actually mean when someone tells us to “be like the Buddha”? In Fishing Without Bait Episode 527, Jim Ellermeyer sits down with longtime co-host and Producer Mike to explore Buddhism not as an unreachable ideal, but as a practical way of approaching everyday life. Being awake doesn't mean being perfect. It means noticing what is happening around us, recognizing what is happening within us, and becoming more intentional about what we do next. That leads Jim and Mike into a discussion about living on autopilot. Jim even brings up the longtime Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel as a playful connection to the idea of “sleepwalking through life.” How many days do we simply go through the motions without really participating? Learn more about Asleep at the Wheel: https://www.asleepatthewheel.com/ The conversation moves through compassion, boundaries, time, emotional reactions, expectations, and the Buddhist “middle path.” Jim reminds us that compassion does not mean becoming a doormat. We can care about other people while still deciding where our time, effort, and resources belong. Jim and Mike also explore non-attachment and the expectations we place on our future. Wanting a new job, a different career, a bigger house, or another version of life isn't inherently wrong—but suffering can begin when we convince ourselves that those outcomes must happen. That discussion leads Mike back to the spoken-word track “Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen),” a piece that has stayed with him since his teenage years. He reflects on its message about the role chance plays in our choices: sometimes things work, sometimes they don't, and we don't have to spend our lives regretting a road that didn't lead where we expected. Listen to “Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ7AzBIJoI Throughout the episode, Jim and Mike return to one central idea: mindfulness creates a space between what happens and how we respond. In that space, we can make a choice instead of reacting automatically. The challenge for this week is simple: stop trying to become perfect. Work on becoming more awake. Observe. Describe. Participate. And take the next step. Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player. Support Fishing Without Bait and receive ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait Pick up “Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book”: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

National Geographic Explorer Sarah Marquis has spent 25 years walking alone through some of the most remote landscapes on Earth — the equivalent of circumnavigating the planet on foot. Her expeditions include a 14,000km, 17-month crossing of the Australian Outback, three years walking solo from Siberia to Australia, and three months surviving off bush tucker in the Kimberley. In this episode, she talks about the seven-year-old girl who slept alone in a cave and never lost her sense of mission, why fear is a construction we choose to believe, how she learned to read the land through a herd of wild cattle, surviving a near-fatal fall in Tasmania that left her crawling out of a gorge with a broken shoulder, and the grief that followed her mother's sudden death. This is a conversation about instinct, consciousness, and what it means to build a life from the inside out.Sarah is a force of curiosity and nature and it was both a joy and inspiration to sit with her.For more of Sarah Marquis' work:Website: https://www.sarahmarquis.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explorer_sarahmarquis/ For more from Mark McCartney:Newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/Website: https://www.mmcleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@whatisagoodlife3875⁩

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Have your achievements become your identity, and what is that success really costing you?Many high achievers spend years chasing the next promotion, milestone, or accomplishment, only to discover they've drifted away from who they really are. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or trapped in a cycle of constant performance, this conversation will help you reconnect with your authentic self without sacrificing your ambition.Listen to discover:How to recognise when achievement has quietly replaced your sense of self-worth, and the subtle signs that it's time to make a change.Practical strategies to cultivate curiosity, build empowering habits, and create more flow, fulfillment, and balance in your everyday life.Simple tools to regulate your emotions, strengthen self-awareness, and take small, consistent actions that lead to lasting personal transformation.Press play now to discover how shifting from chasing achievement to building a stronger sense of self can help you create a more fulfilling, balanced, and meaningful life.˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Your habits become your routine. Your routine becomes your life."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Connect with Carla:  https://www.instagram.com/drcarlacaturia/˚Personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering actionable insights for personal growth, mindset tips, self mastery and purposeful living.˚Send us a textSupport the showSubscribe to our weekly email: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/email---A personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering mindset tips and practical tools for personal growth, self mastery, personal mastery, and purposeful living. Discover psychology tips for emotional intelligence and growth mindset, including overcoming impostor syndrome and building self mastery.Personal Development Mastery features personal development interviews and solo episodes empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers to cultivate self mastery and create a meaningful, fulfilling life aligned with who they truly are.To support the show, click here.

What does being an empath actually feel like in real life - before you regulate, process it, and turn it into a lesson? Welcome to the first podcast edition of Unfiltered Empath, a new series within Your Yes Filled Life where Brenda takes you behind the scenes of what it actually feels like to BE an empath. This first episode wasn't planned. After Brenda's Uncle Curt died, she noticed something happening in her body every time she connected with her cousins. She was grieving, too - but these tears felt different. In this deeply personal episode, Brenda shares the experience in real time: the FaceTime call that allowed her to say goodbye to her uncle, the physical differences she notices between her own grief and what she experiences empathically in connection with others, and why knowing herself well enough to recognize the difference allowed her to stay connected instead of isolating. Brenda explores: What grief can feel like in an empathic body Why feeling with someone is different from becoming responsible for their feelings The difference Brenda notices between her own tears and empathic tears Why empaths may isolate when they're afraid of making other people carry their emotions What Brenda means by being emotionally “clean” The importance of examining the motive underneath connection Why being “the strong one” or emotional regulator of the room isn't always helpful Tears, laughter, movement, dance, and other physical outlets Brenda uses Why emotional hygiene creates more freedom—not less—to feel deeply What you can expect from the new Unfiltered Empath series This isn't a how-to episode. There's no five-step process. And there's no tidy ending. It's an invitation to notice: What does being an empath actually feel like in YOUR body?

Trauma healing starts with recognizing that trauma doesn't always look dramatic. Sometimes it's simply the stuff that lingers.In this episode of The Heavyweight Collective, an everyday conversation about back-to-school stress, grocery bills, schedules, and parenting opens the door to something much deeper: how our past experiences shape the way we react when we're overwhelmed.We unpack what trauma actually means, why experiences don't have to be catastrophic to leave lasting effects, and how childhood situations you considered "normal" can reveal themselves differently through adulthood. From sleep and food to grief, violence, anxiety, and relationships, we explore how triggers quietly influence behavior.The conversation also challenges trauma comparison and asks a harder question: what happens when you're responsible for someone else's pain—or when your own decisions contributed to yours?We close with therapy, meditation, boundaries, accountability, and one of the clearest signs of healing: the trigger may still exist, but it doesn't control you like it used to.If you've ever wondered, "Why does this affect me so much?" this conversation is for you.Tap in With US! Thanks for tapping in with The Heavyweight Collective! Make sure you follow, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this convo. Catch us on all socials for clips, updates, and more behind the mic. https://linktr.ee/TheHeavyweightPodcast

Self-awareness is a tool to help you live, not the entire point of living. Every single thing we do, think, and say is a form of spellwork. We are energetic beings who release and absorb energies with every second that passes. Naturally there will be some unavoidable energetic interruptions that we will have no control over, but there are countless forms of energy that we nurture or ignore depending on our moods and our subconscious minds and our immediate reactions. The more aware we are of our capacity to decide on which of these energies we want to absorb or nurture, the easier it is to make decisions from a conscious place rather than an automatic one. There's a limit to self awareness. Sometimes it goes full fucking circle and you need to make yourself less aware so you can return to joy and life and conscious presence. Kinzermb on IG wrote: "It's funny that the very people we judged for being oblivious are the very people we need to take a lesson from. Because not everything is about noticing, life is about experiencing. And often times, the self aware person in all their thinking will do whatever they can to avoid discomfort while the less “aware” person will accept it as a part of life. It seems now there is a wisdom in this so called ignorance, and we call that wisdom acceptance. Because though one may not ponder the nature of reality like you do, they may not ponder how they are being perceived constantly. You see there are pros and cons to both but if you never leave your mind, and that constant self awareness, you'll never have an opportunity to enjoy your life. Leave your comfort zone. Experience discomfort, show yourself you can survive it and actually learn from it, and your life will improve.” SOURCES:IG THETRAUMAEDUCATOR IG CHRISTABELMINTAHNWANKWOIG KINZERMBIG AMYTHELIFECOACHRead Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guard Your Marriage Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, GUARD your heart (NIV) 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on your GUARD; stand firm in the faith; (NIV) Proverbs 13:3 Whoever GUARDS his mouth preserves his life; (ESV) Luke 12:15 15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your GUARD against all kinds of greed; (NIV)  1 Timothy 6:20 Timothy, GUARD what has been entrusted to your care. (NIV) Malachi 2:15–16 Has not the one God made you? You belong to him in body and spirit. And what does the one God seek? Godly offspring. So be on your GUARD, and do not be unfaithful to the wife of your youth. 16 “The man who hates and divorces his wife,” says the Lord, the God of Israel, “does violence to the one he should protect,” says the Lord Almighty. So be on your GUARD, and do not be unfaithful. (NIV) GUARD YOUR MARRIAGE FROM PETTINESS  Song of Solomon 2:15 Catch all the foxes, those LITTLE FOXES, before they ruin the vineyard of love (NLT) 2. GUARD YOUR MARRIAGE FROM PRIORITY DRIFT  Philippians 4:9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into PRACTICE. (NIV) 1 Timothy 4:15 PRACTICE these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress. (ESV) Hebrews 5:14 But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by CONSTANT PRACTICE to distinguish good from evil. (ESV) 2 Peter 1:10 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you PRACTICE these qualities you will NEVER FALL (ESV)  3. GUARD YOUR MARRIAGE FROM PERSONAL STAGNATION 4. GUARD YOUR MARRIAGE IN PAINFUL SEASONS  Malachi 2:15–16 15 Has not the one God made you? You belong to him in body and spirit. And WHAT DOES THE ONE GOD SEEK? GODLY OFFSPRING. So be on your GUARD, and do not be unfaithful to the wife of your youth. (NIV)

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

In this Live Greatly 2 Minutes of Motivation episode, Kristel Bauer shares why becoming a better leader starts with self-awareness. Discover the importance of taking ownership of how you show up, getting curious about your biases and habitual reactions, and building the awareness to respond more intentionally. Tune in for a quick mindset shift to help you grow as a leader and navigate challenges with greater confidence and intention. If you're looking to support your team with sustainable high performance, resilience, and clear decision-making in high-pressure environments, Kristel brings these strategies to organizations through engaging keynote experiences. Learn more: www.livegreatly.co  Kristel delivers high-impact keynotes on: Peak performance Burnout prevention Leadership development Workplace well-being Sustainable success

High performers often believe burnout comes from working too hard, but what if the real problem is losing connection with yourself? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with executive coach Morice "Coach Mo" Mabry to discuss the power of self-awareness, purpose, and the mindset shifts that help leaders regain confidence, clarity, and control.Coach Mo introduces his S.W.A.G.™ Framework, explaining how self-awareness, why-power, aligned action, and grit work together to help people overcome self-doubt, avoid burnout, and perform at their highest level. They also discuss the importance of pausing, recognizing cultural pressures, finding mentors, and building the courage to pursue a life aligned with your true purpose.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your goals, this conversation offers practical strategies to help you reset and move forward with confidence.What You'll Learn Why self-awareness is the foundation of personal growth  How the S.W.A.G.™ Framework builds confidence  The hidden causes of burnout  Why purpose creates energy and motivation  The importance of coaching and mentorship  How cultural expectations influence your decisions  Practical ways to develop grit and resilience  Why taking a pause can transform your life Key Takeaways✅ Self-awareness helps silence your inner critic.✅ Purpose fuels consistent action and resilience.✅ Burnout often begins with internal pressure, not external workload.✅ Coaching accelerates personal and professional growth.✅ Gratitude and reflection improve mental clarity and fulfillment.Morice Mabry's Guest LinksWebsite – https://moricemabry.com/Facebook – https://facebook.com/moricemabryInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/coach_mo_coaching/LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/moricemabry/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@moricemabry?lang=en Burnout Mirror Assessment - https://innerarenaleadership.com/burnout-mirror (Take Coach Mo's free Burnout Mirror Assessment to discover what's driving your burnout, misalignment, or decision fatigue. The assessment provides practical insights to help you develop greater self-awareness, regain clarity, and lead with confidence using the principles discussed throughout this episode.)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/Subscribe for more conversations that help you strengthen your mindset, improve your leadership, overcome burnout, and build the confidence needed to create lasting personal and professional success. 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!

What makes great executives stand out? I'm thrilled to share Part 1 of a 3-part series that will explore the foundations of positive leadership. Throughout this special set of episodes, I will be sharing the stage with Kevin Ford, the award-winning CEO of Calian who recently stepped down. In this episode, Kevin and I start the conversation by taking an honest look at why leading yourself matters most. We unpack the critical role of self-awareness, sharing a powerful personal journey that moved Kevin from early-career overconfidence to the life-changing benefits of welcoming tough feedback.We also discuss insightful research, amplified with real-life examples that makes the case that self-awareness isn't soft. Our discussion touches on structured approaches (like 360 reviews) and everyday, observational cues that help leaders read the room and adjust in real time. We reframe humility as a leadership strength, curiosity as the operational side of great leadership, and positivity as the superpower needed to weather today's challenges.If you're searching for ways to advance your leadership, build resilience, and foster authentic relationships, this episode provides an actionable roadmap to transform self-awareness from a buzzword into your most valuable asset.What You'll Learn- Self-Awareness is foundational- Feedback is a gift: Receive it well- Embracing (tough) feedback, can be transformative.- Make time for self-reflection.- Curiosity is operationalized humility.- Positive energy matters, especially in tough times.- Legacy is about the journey. Podcast Timestamps(00:00) - Introduction to the 3-Part Series(00:42) - Guest Introduction: Kevin Ford's Leadership Journey(03:26) - The Importance of Leading Yourself(04:11) – The Role of Self-Awareness in Executive Success(06:08) - Transformative Feedback: The Value of Tough Conversations(09:46) - Processing Feedback and Humility in Leadership(12:12) - Creating Upward Feedback Culture(14:24) - Reading the Room: Observational Self-Awareness(16:43) - Internal and External Self-Awareness(17:56) - Addressing Time Constraints and Feedback Reluctance(22:18) - Curiosity as a Driver of Self-Awareness(24:21) - Humility, Curiosity, and Leadership Legacy(29:04) - Self-Awareness and Decisive Leadership(32:59) - Positive Energy and Well-being in Leadership(37:48) - Practical Steps for Sustaining Positive Energy(41:45) - Final Reflections on Self-AwarenessKEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Executive Feedback, 360 Assessments, Upward Feedback, Humility in Leadership, Curiosity, Culture, Authenticity, Positive Energy, Well-Being, Mental Health, Physical Health, Energy Management, Legacy, Organizational Culture, Coaching, Empathy, Constructive Criticism, Personal Growth, Employee Engagement, Resilience, Performance Review, Self-Reflection, Emotional Intelligence, CEO Success

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this captivating episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Caleb Matthews, founder of the C Link and a dynamic speaker in the spiritual strategy realm. With over 20 years of experience, Caleb has dedicated his life to helping individuals decode their dreams and navigate personal frustrations, reaching audiences from new age festivals to government officials across the globe.Caleb shares his unique SSB method, which integrates spirit, soul, and body, allowing listeners to understand their purpose and design. He recounts extraordinary stories, including a particularly profound dream interpretation that resonated deeply with a festival attendee, revealing how dreams can provide clarity and peace in tumultuous times.Listeners will discover:- Insights into the SSB method and its significance in personal development- How childhood experiences shape our understanding of purpose- The importance of recognizing daily frustrations as clues to our true calling- The common thread of spirituality that connects us all, regardless of background- Exciting upcoming projects, including the launch of the Sea Link Academy, designed to further explore personal design and purposeJoin us for an enlightening conversation that encourages you to embrace your unique blueprint and discover the power within to live a fulfilled life. For more information on Caleb Matthews and his work, visit calebmatthews.netThe DNA of Design Quiz  - https://www.calebmatthews.net/dna-of-design-quizThe SeeLink Academy - SeeLink Academy Waitlist - email: theseelink@gmail.com with the word "ACADEMY" to secure your spot in the first 15 people!  Includes 1 free 60 minute design discovery session, lifetime VIP rate and early access to the Academy.  Subscribe to the SeeLink on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@TheSeeLinkSubscribe to the "Seek the Link"Newsletter so you don't miss any updates  - https://seekthelink.beehiiv.comSupport the show

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

In this episode, host Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Claude Silver, the world’s first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and author of "Be Yourself At Work." Together, they explore the power of authentic leadership, building resilient workplace cultures, and the importance of empathy and self-awareness in professional growth. Episode Highlights: [0:49] Introduction to Claude Silver and her role as Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX [13:14] Claude discusses fear, insecurity, and authenticity in the workplace [13:72] Shifting leadership paradigms: trust, vulnerability, and communication [14:26] Building resilience through adversity and the value of transparent feedback About Claude Silver:Claude Silver is the Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, where she partners with CEO Gary Vaynerchuk to cultivate a people-first culture. With over a decade in her unique role, Claude is recognized for pioneering empathetic leadership and fostering environments where individuals can thrive by being their authentic selves. She is the author of "Be Yourself At Work," a book dedicated to empowering individuals and teams to lead with heart, courage, and vulnerability. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the success you have been pursuing is not the success your soul truly wants?In this episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, Tobi speaks with solopreneur mentor, coach, and business strategist Moe Choice about redefining success, creating meaningful freedom, and building a values-aligned business that supports the life you genuinely want to live.Moe shares how the loss of his best friend transformed his relationship with time, presence, and purpose. He also reflects on walking away from a seven-figure business life, rebuilding after the disruption of COVID, and learning to make choices based on integrity rather than external expectations.Together, we examine the difference between being busy and making meaningful progress. Moe explains why many solopreneurs unintentionally recreate the pressure and limitations they were trying to escape—and why freedom without structure can quickly become confusion.In this episode, you will learn:Why financial or professional success does not automatically create fulfilmentHow loss can bring greater clarity about time and meaningThe difference between entrepreneurship and solopreneurshipHow to recognise the “busy being busy” trapWhy freedom requires discipline, boundaries, and structureHow to define success on your own termsWhy purpose-driven people often struggle to move from inspiration to implementationHow self-awareness and integrity shape better decisionsWhat it takes to rebuild when certainty disappearsHow to create a business that supports your life instead of controlling itMoe reminds us that genuine independence is not simply the ability to work from anywhere. It is the mental and emotional freedom to make conscious choices, take responsibility for your direction, and build a life that reflects what matters most to you.Connect with Moe ChoiceWebsite: https://moechoice.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moechoiceSolopreneurship Masterclass: https://moechoice.com/masterclassSupport Mirror TalkSubscribe to Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations on your favourite podcast platform.Share this episode with someone who is ready to stop performing success and start creating a life that genuinely feels like their own.Leave a rating or review to help more people discover these soulful conversations.Episode Chapters00:00 Introduction: Freedom, Meaning and Independence05:34 Redefining Success Beyond Money and Status10:48 The Complexity and Responsibility of Choice15:00 Loss, Presence and What Truly Matters19:55 Navigating Challenges with Integrity26:30 Defining the Direction of Your Life33:31 Solopreneurship Versus Entrepreneurship40:40 Being Busy Versus Making Progress44:21 Helping People Recognise Their Value47:54 Progress, Self-Awareness and Meaningful FreedomKey Quotable Moments“Freedom is mental freedom.”“Success should support the life you want to live.”“Being busy does not always mean you are moving forward.”“Structure does not restrict freedom. The right structure protects it.”“You must define success before the world defines it for you.”“Real independence is the ability to make conscious choices on your own terms.”Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6_vBdvXORwc Continue Your JourneyRead 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.comAsk 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/You can also support our work and outreach by becoming a Mirror Talk Patreon member: http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk

This podcast will focus on how we can stay curious about ourselves and ensure that we are growing and learning so that we can encourage our children to do the same. There are many areas of life that are being questioned and evolving right now- from questions about race, gender, sex and identity. How can we engage in conversations with our kids about these topics that engages curiosity instead of fear? Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Cathy Cassani Adams for answers and insight. The post How to Talk to Kids about Self-Awareness, Identity, Gender, and Diversity with Cathy Cassani Adams – ReRelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. 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In this episode, Krista shares the seven books that transformed her self-awareness + changed the way she moves through life. These books allowed her to understand herself on a deeper level, shift her mindset, and see her patterns, relationships, and growth in a completely new way. Ahead, hear about the lessons + teachings that shaped Krista's personal growth, emotional healing, and self-discovery journey. From attachment styles to spirituality, intuition, and self-worth, these books offer powerful tools for becoming more connected to yourself. It's time to look at the patterns that keep you stuck and the beliefs that shape your reality. Krista explores why self-awareness is the foundation for change, how to stop self-sabotaging the life you want, and what it means to trust yourself more deeply. We also talk about: Why we self-sabotage when life starts getting really good The “upper limit problem” + expanding your capacity for love, success, and abundance Reclaiming the wild woman within + trusting your intuition without outside validation How people-pleasing can become a form of self-betrayal What your relationship with food can reveal about control, numbing, and receiving Anxious, avoidant, and secure attachment in romantic relationships + friendships Choosing love over fear + shifting the way you perceive your reality Staying powerful during conflict without becoming hardened Resources: Instagram: @itskrista Website: https://itskrista.com/ Sponsors: Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. You don't have to say yes to everything this summer. Find support in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at  https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  Super | Start building your credit the easy way. Go to https://Super.com/credit right now to see how Super+ can help you boost your credit score.  To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. 

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Sam Harris, PhD, a neuroscientist, bestselling author, and world-renowned meditation teacher whose work focuses on consciousness, ethics, and religion. We discuss how meditation can help us better understand the nature of the self and transform the conscious experience. Sam also explains how meditation can help overcome universal challenges such as distractibility, mental chatter and emotional reactivity, which can allow for greater focus and fulfillment in the present moment. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Waking Up: https://wakingup.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Sam Harris (00:00:21) Sense of Self, Meditation Purpose; Flow (00:08:37) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:09:55) Self Awareness, Self-Talk & Mental Chatter (00:14:44) Mindfulness, Distractibility (00:19:55) Sponsor: Waking Up (00:21:30) Meditation, Benefits, "Sky-like Mind"; States of Self (00:27:33) Meditation Practice, Mindfulness & Freedom (00:30:17) Psychedelics, Consciousness (00:34:15) Sponsor: AG1 (00:35:34) Process vs Achieving Goals, Fulfillment in Present Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices