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Many adults grew up around domestic violence and minimized it because they "only witnessed it." But childhood domestic violence (CDV) isn't just witnessing—it's an experience that can shape the nervous system, self-concept, and lifelong beliefs about worth, guilt, fear, and safety. In this episode of Adulting With Autism, we talk with Brian F. Martin, founder and CEO of the Childhood Domestic Violence Association (CDV.org) and bestselling author of Invincible: The 10 Lies You Learn Growing Up with Domestic Violence, and the Truths to Set You Free. Brian explains why naming CDV matters, how children form survival-based beliefs before their brains are fully developed, and why many high-functioning adults still carry "unexplained" anxiety, shame, hypervigilance, and self-blame. We also explore how CDV often overlaps with other adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)—including bullying, chronic invalidation, and neurodivergence in non-accommodating environments—and what the first steps toward healing can look like, especially for young adults still living at home. In this episode, we cover: What childhood domestic violence is (and why "witnessing DV" understates the impact) How CDV affects the nervous system, fear responses, and long-term self-beliefs The concept of the "10 lies" many survivors learn (guilt, worthlessness, being unlovable, hopelessness) Why non-physical violence (threats, intimidation, constant verbal conflict) can be especially destabilizing How CDV interacts with other trauma and adversity (ACEs), including autism-related invalidation How to notice CDV beliefs when conflict or criticism triggers old survival wiring Why community and one safe conversation can change the meaning of your story Resources and a quick screening tool at CDV.org Learn more: Childhood Domestic Violence Association: https://cdv.org Brian F. Martin's book: Invincible (summary and resources available at CDV.org)
In this episode of Joy Lab, we'll explore the Sixth Gate of Grief: the grief we carry for harm done to ourselves and others. We'll draw on the expanded framework of Francis Weller's gates of grief to unpack why this gate is one of the most challenging and most liberating to work with. It's important to note that this isn't about guilt-tripping or self-flagellation. It's about honest reckoning, releasing unconscious burdens, and reclaiming inner freedom. Because grief (not shame) is what actually moves us toward healing, repair, and becoming people who cause less harm. This episode is part of a 10-part series on grief. You can jump in here and circle back to Episode 248 when you're ready. p.s. Find a Simple Joy practice for this episode right here at our blog. About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, ease anxiety, and uplift mood. Join Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek for practical, mindfulness-based tools and positive psychology strategies to build resilience and create lasting joy. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! And... if you want to spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free, then please join our mission by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible). Full transcript available here Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials: Instagram TikTok Linkedin Watch on YouTube Key moments: [00:00:00] — Sixth Gate: Grief for Harm Done, popularized by Sophy Banks and Azul Thomé alongside Weller's original framework. [00:01:00] — What this gate includes: harmful thought patterns like corrosive self-talk, choices that felt necessary but caused harm, inaction when we could have intervened, and participation in collective harms like racism, classism, ableism, and environmental destruction. [00:02:00] — A critical disclaimer: this gate asks us to see these harms — not soak in them. Grief is meant to flow through us, not become a stagnant pool. Henry emphasizes the difference between grieving well and getting stuck. [00:03:30] — Three reasons this gate is especially challenging: (1) the scope of harm we participate in is nearly infinite; (2) the thin line between acknowledging harm and collapsing into shame and guilt; (3) the defensiveness this topic can trigger — and how to touch that lightly and let it go. [00:05:00] — This is about inner freedom, not atonement. Genuine inner freedom requires an honest look at how we affect those around us. [00:05:30] — Aimee and Henry on the word releasing vs. "getting over it." You can leap over a thing and still be carrying it. Releasing requires first being able to see what's there. [00:06:00] — Quote from Sabaa Tahir: two kinds of guilt — the kind that drowns you until you're useless, and the kind that fires your soul to purpose. Working with grief can move us from one to the other. [00:06:30] — Introduction of moral injury: the psychological wound that comes from betraying our own values, or witnessing others do it. Research shows moral injury is more strongly associated with PTSD symptoms than direct exposure to danger. [00:07:30] — Moral injury shows up everywhere — not just in war. Healthcare rationing, kids being detained, someone cutting you off in traffic. Untended grief in this gate can mean we snap at small things because they echo larger unprocessed wounds. [00:09:00] — Henry: grief helps us heal these deep, often invisible wounds. [00:10:00] — How harm to others haunts us for years, even decades. As social creatures, we're wired to repair harm and strengthen bonds. When we don't act, buried harm turns into guilt and shame — and shame isolates. Grief, by contrast, calls us into community and toward repair. [00:11:00] — Autoimmune disease analogy: shame is the emotional equivalent of an immune system attacking itself. A healthy response addresses the problem; an overreaction causes more damage than the original harm. [00:13:00] — Turning to harms we cause ourselves: negative self-talk, lifestyle choices, addictions. No matter the cause, we deserve healing from it. The challenge: in this case, we are both perpetrator and victim. [00:14:00] — Grief opens us up rather than closing us down. It can hold both the hurt experienced and the compassion for causing that pain. [00:14:30] — Connection to post-traumatic growth: not about psychological comfort, but awakening. Grief is the ride between pain and gain — and there's no bypassing it. [00:15:00] — Henry on the role of equanimity (this month's Element of Joy): balance is what allows us to hold two seemingly opposing truths at once. You fully acknowledge the harm and hold yourself with compassion. Neither minimizing nor drowning. [00:16:30] — Quote from Sister Helen Prejean (Dead Man Walking): "People are more than the worst thing they've done." The goal isn't no harm — it's less harm. And believing that you are more than your worst moment fosters humility, compassion, and healing that ripples outward to others. [00:17:30] — Preview of the next episode: the Seventh Gate — Trauma, and how grief and trauma intersect in the work of healing. [00:17:45] — Closing wisdom from Maya Angelou: "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." Sources and Notes for this full grief series: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Grief Series: The Grief Series: The Wholeness of Being Human [part 1, ep 248] Everything We Love, We Will Lose: Navigating the First Gate of Grief[part 2, ep 249] Welcoming Back the Parts of You That Have Not Known Love [part 3, ep 250] Why You Can't Escape the Sorrows of the World (and why that's a good thing) [part 4, ep 251] Born to Belong: Grieving What Should Have Been There From the Start [part 5, ep 252] Breaking the Cycle: Ancestral Grief, Epigenetics, and the Power to Change Your Legacy [part 6, ep 253] Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller Sabaa Tahir's website Beckes & Sbarra, Social baseline theory: State of the science and new directions. Access here Beckes, et al. (2011). Social Baseline Theory: The Role of Social Proximity in Emotion and Economy of Action. Access here Bunea et al. (2017). Early-life adversity and cortisol response to social stress: a meta-analysis. Access here. Eisma, et al. (2019). No pain, no gain: cross-lagged analyses of posttraumatic growth and anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress and prolonged grief symptoms after loss. Access here Kamis, et al. (2024). Childhood maltreatment associated with adolescent peer networks: Withdrawal, avoidance, and fragmentation. Access here Lehrner, et al. (2014). Maternal PTSD associates with greater glucocorticoid sensitivity in offspring of Holocaust survivors. Access here Hirschberger G. (2018). Collective Trauma an d the Social Construction of Meaning. Frontiers in psychology, 9, 1441. Access here Sheehy, et al. (2019). An examination of the relationship between shame, guilt and self-harm: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Access here Strathearn, et al. (2020). Long-term Cognitive, Psychological, and Health Outcomes Associated With Child Abuse and Neglect. Access here Yehuda et al. (1998). Vulnerability to posttraumatic stress disorder in adult offspring of Holocaust survivors. Access here. Yehuda, et al. (2018). Intergenerational transmission of trauma effects: putative role of epigenetic mechanisms. Access here Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
Acceptance: The Key That Will Set You Free “And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.” Page 417 tells us that when we are disturbed, there is something wrong with us — not the person, not the situation, not the conditions. Acceptance is the answer. Not approval. Not liking it. Not agreeing with it. Acceptance. When I stop fighting reality, I stop suffering. When I accept life on life's terms, I find freedom. Today we're talking about what acceptance really looks like — and why it unlocks peace. Trudging Together. No one trudges alone.
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What if the very laws you were taught to follow are actually keeping you from the life you're meant to live? In Episode 101 of Love Learning You™, cultural psychology researcher, author, and speaker Justine Gonzalez examines the viral "7 Laws for a Liberated Life" posts and goes deep into the heart and intent behind some of the laws we follow. Most people scroll past posts like these without ever asking: Who created these laws? Who benefits from them? And what gets left out when the wisdom of entire cultures, ancestral traditions, and spiritual lineages is replaced with a list of Eurocentric/capitalistic productivity hacks?In this episode, Justine models what it looks like to think critically as a cultural psychology researcher and then offers something radically different: her own 5 personal laws for liberation, built from 15+ years of research, lived experience, and cross-cultural spiritual study.
Most believers know they're forgiven… but still relate to God through fear, pressure, and performance. Christ set you free, making you an heir. Start living like it.
Having arrived this season of penance, Holy Lent, we may look forward to the opportunity to put forth the effort of accepting God's graces for the good of our salvation. It is not a burden to shy away from. In this season we can find the courage to do as we ought, to look straight on toward the great gift Our Lord has bestowed upon us. All are free now to do what perhaps we felt throughout the year we could not do, namely embrace God's love and live in accordance with His will.
The story you most avoid is the story that has real power.In this episode, Kellan breaks down the difference between facts and interpretation — and why the meaning you assign to your past is either imprisoning you or empowering you.He shares personal experiences, including childhood wounds, mistakes, shame, and the long road of rewriting what those events meant. Because the power is never in what happened.The power is in what you make it mean.If you've ever said “I can never forgive myself” — this episode is for you.If you're hiding parts of your story — this episode is for you.If you want to turn your lived experience into service, impact, and even income — this episode is for you.Your developmental story isn't your weakness.It's your gold mine.Key Takeaways:The difference between facts and interpretationHow we invent meaning and suffer from itRewriting the emotional narrative of past eventsChildhood wounds and long-held storiesForgiving yourself when you hurt someone you loveWhy unforgiveness destroys your future“Fix what you can. Change who you are. Add good to the world.”Why vulnerability creates resonanceYour developmental story as your greatest assetTurning lived experience into service, impact, and incomeWriting your story as a vehicle for transformation
“'O naughty child, now try going from here, if you can.' Having spoken thus, she returned to her household duties.” (Vishnu Purana, 5.6.15)
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KJack Harlow has officially announced his fourth studio album, Monica, set for release on March 13, 2026—coinciding with his 28th birthday. This marks his longest gap between projects, nearly three years since Jackman (2023), which peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard 200.The announcement dropped February 10, 2026, via Instagram, featuring striking cover art: a motion-blurred image of Harlow in sunglasses and a tilted brown cap, eyes closed, evoking a dreamlike, in-motion aesthetic. Vinyl pre-orders are live now, backed by Atlantic Records.Monica was written and recorded over the past year at the iconic Electric Lady Studios in New York City following Harlow's relocation from Louisville. The legendary venue—home to sessions for Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, and more—hints at a fresh creative chapter and potential sonic evolution.In a March 2025 Zane Lowe interview, Harlow previewed the project, expressing intent to "transcend" past work and take longer for something distinct. Details on tracklist, features, and sound direction remain under wraps, leaving fans speculating on whether it continues Jackman's introspective vibe or pivots toward commercial anthems like his "Lovin on Me" era.Recent activity includes the 2025 single "Just Us" with Doja Cat, plus tracks like "Set You Free." Celebrity nods from Victor Cruz and Karl-Anthony Towns, plus overlapping studio moments (Lorde praised Harlow's reaction to her work), add buzz.Join me, Analytic Dreamz, on this segment of Notorious Mass Effect for a concise breakdown of the announcement, key stats, development timeline, and what this birthday-timed rollout means for Jack Harlow's career pivot.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Do you know God's grace? Then you can live boldly, live robustly. Nothing fosters courage like a clear grasp of...
This reflection comes from our weekly Alive series, where we gather around the Gospel and let it speak into real life. Over Lent and Easter, Alive will pause as we enter into something even deeper. Beginning Ash Wednesday, we'll be sharing Rise Up — a daily Gospel reflection journey that runs through Pentecost. It's about moving from rules to freedom, from white-knuckling faith to living it with grace. How to sign up for Rise Up:
How often have you heard this phrase, the truth will set you free? People tend to ascribe their own “truth” to this phrase. Oftentimes, the very thing we believe is freeing is actually spiritually enslaving. Today, we examine the origin of this phrase and the context in which Jesus used it. Gospel truths and implications for our lives abound in this passage today!
Jesus came to this Earth with the purpose to set men free from the power of sin and death. His purpose is still the same today! And He has given us the power to go share the gospel with others and see them be set free! To watch the full service livestream, click here: https://youtube.com/live/4feGTfaeP3k?feature=share
In this episode of Typology, I sit down with therapist and author Joe Nucci for a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about the Enneagram, mental health, and the growing misuse of therapeutic language in our culture. Joe—an Enneagram Three—shares his own journey with the Enneagram, the hidden shame dynamics of Threes, and how public success can quietly pull us toward performance instead of integrity. Together, we explore why tools like the Enneagram work best as maps, not MRIs—helpful for self-awareness and empathy, but dangerous when they turn into rigid labels. We also dig into Joe's new book, Psycho Babble, discussing how clinical terms like narcissist, OCD, and trauma have become everyday adjectives—and what it costs us when labels replace discernment, curiosity, and real relationship. This is a grounded, honest conversation about growth, character, and what it actually means to become a healthier version of yourself—without turning self-awareness into self-avoidance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT JOE NUCCI Joe Nucci is an expert in breaking down how people talk about mental health. He's a psychotherapist who corrects widely misused terms, adds valuable nuance and explains complex ideas in ways anyone can understand. He can take a mental health lens to any hot button issue. Anyone who listens to him will walk away knowing themselves and others a little better. Joe reached over 10 million people in his first 6 months of posting content. His book "Psychobabble" explores why mental health information is so confusing to navigate and how to more easily understand different perspectives about mental health. He also has an upcoming podcast, being produced by Luminary Podcasts, where he will take deeper dives into the different mental health topics that he explores on Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok @joenuccitherapy Pscyhobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free
Do you walk in the door exhausted, drop your keys somewhere random, and then spend the next morning frantically searching for them? You're not alone. The daily scavenger hunt for keys, wallets, and important mail is one of the most common—and fixable—sources of stress for anyone battling clutter. In this episode, Kathi Lipp and Roger Lipp get refreshingly honest about what's working in their home and what still needs improvement. They explore why those of us who struggle with clutter often resist boring systems in favor of exciting quick fixes—and why that approach keeps us stuck in crisis mode. What Listeners Will Discover Why "boring systems" are actually the secret to lasting clutter freedom How dopamine-seeking behavior sabotages our best organizing intentions The three components of an effective landing pad system Real examples of what's working (and what's not) in the Lipp household How to pair unpleasant tasks with rewards to build lasting habits A simple script for walking in the door that takes seconds but saves hours The Landing Pad System A landing pad is simply a designated spot near your entry where everything that comes in and goes out of your home has a place. Kathi Lipp and Roger Lipp share their wins—like the hook system inside a cabinet for keys and the staging chair for outgoing items—plus their ongoing struggle with mail management. The key insight? Systems don't have to be perfect to be helpful. They share their real-time brainstorming session for solving their mail problem, complete with choosing a location, setting a weekly processing time, and—critically—pairing the task with a treat. Key Takeaways Boring systems prevent daily emergencies - Like flossing prevents expensive dental bills, a landing pad prevents the morning panic of lost keys Reduce resistance - Put your organizational systems in the natural flow of movement through your home Pair hard tasks with rewards - The "Monday Munchies" approach ties an unpleasant task to something enjoyable Out of sight is out of mind - For clutter-prone people, avoid containers with lids for items that need regular attention Create a script - A simple routine (hang keys, sort mail, done) removes decision fatigue Whether you're starting from scratch or fine-tuning an existing system, this episode provides practical, doable steps to create a landing pad that actually works for real life—not just for Instagram.
Brian Biedebach • Galatians 3:6–3:9 • Salvation has always been through grace by faith alone, as demonstrated by the life of Abraham. Please note, due to technical difficulties, this recording skips brief portins of audio. • Steadfast
Brian Biedebach • Galatians 3:6–3:9 • Salvation has always been through grace by faith alone, as demonstrated by the life of Abraham. Please note, due to technical difficulties, this recording skips brief portins of audio.
Freedom is central to flourishing.
Sometimes the hardest forgiveness to accept is God's... especially when we keep judging ourselves. Romans 5:8 reminds us we were loved before we ever cleaned things up.
Mike Semanchik is the executive director of the Innocence Center, and Scott McMahon is an American who spent more than five years imprisoned in the Philippines for a crime he did not commit. In this episode, Amanda, Mike, and Scott unpack how a justice system built on delay, corruption, and extortion can turn a single accusation into a life sentence without a verdict, how patience and tenacity become survival skills when truth is systematically ignored, and why refusing to pay for freedom can cost everything and still be worth it. Michael Semanchik is also the host of the podcast For The Innocent, where he tells the stories of those who have been unjustly imprisoned and the tireless efforts to bring them home. Read more about Scott's case here https://theinnocencecenter.org/case/scott-mcmahon/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you afraid of making mistakes when you speak English? In this episode, we're talking about something that silently blocks fluency for so many people: the fear of making mistakes. In today's episode, you'll learn 5 truths about mistakes in English that will completely change the way you speak, practice, and show up in real conversations. Because the goal is not to speak "perfectly." The goal is to speak clearly, confidently, and consistently, even when things are not 100 percent. Want more? Join us for the Start Strong Challenge! https://bit.ly/4qAqR5l Join Beyond, my English practice community https://bit.ly/4nrfM5N
Discover how both your relationships and faith can flourish when rooted in unconditional love—Andrew explains why performance should never dictate your worth before God.
In this episode of Unblocked, I sit down with Jena Lorén, also known as The Consciousness Architect, for a powerful conversation about ego, alignment, and identity shifts.Jena shares her personal journey through trauma, survival patterns, and major life transitions, and how those experiences shaped the work she does today. We talk about how ego forms as a protective mechanism, how it quietly runs our decisions, and why so many ambitious women feel successful on the outside but misaligned on the inside.We explore the four Egoic Archetypes, the Realist, Rebel, Martyr, and Illusionist, and how learning to pause, reflect, and respond instead of react can create real freedom. This episode is a reminder that living an unblocked life is not about adding more tools or fixing yourself. It is about removing the blocks to the awareness of who you already are.Click HERE to watch this episode on YouTube.If this episode resonated with you, please share it with a friend, leave a review, or tag me on IG with your biggest takeaway. Your support helps these conversations reach more people who need them.Links and Resources:Order my #1 New Release book In PursuitIf you love what you're hearing on the podcast, you've gotta check out my private coaching offers. Click HERE to learn more about one-on-one coaching with me!Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life.Join My Do The Thing Community Let's Connect:Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @JessicaSmarroShare your thoughts and experiences with the hashtag #UnblockedPodcast and tag @jessicasmarro!Connect with Jena:Instagram: @iamjenalorenWebsite: www.jenaloren.comFree Egoic Archetype Quiz: http://quiz.bravemasters.comLet's Get Unblocked!
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What do you need to be set free from? On this final day of Advent — December 24 — we reflect on the Gospel of Luke 1:67–79, known as the Benedictus, the words spoken by Zechariah after months of silence. It's a powerful reminder of why Jesus came: to set us free. Free from anxiety. Free from sin. Free from wounds, addictions, fear, and the burdens we carry. Jesus wasn't born just to change history — He was born to change hearts. As we approach Christmas, take a moment to name what you're asking Jesus to free you from, and pray simply: “Jesus, this Christmas, set me free.” And if you still have time today — invite someone to Mass. Christ came for the whole world, not just for us.
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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 2840: Erica Layne shares a vulnerable moment of parental guilt that reveals a deeper, long-held shame trigger: the belief that she's "too spacey" to manage details. By identifying the origin and emotional weight of this trigger, she offers a compassionate path for recognizing and releasing the shame that often hides behind our perceived flaws, helping us understand that self-awareness is the key to emotional freedom. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ericalayne.co/knowing-your-shame-triggers/ Quotes to ponder: "I could see where the shame was coming from, but nothing I told myself helped me release it." "I internalized some shoulds that weren't moral. They weren't good or bad, or right or wrong, honestly, they were just preference." Episode references: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown: https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Think-Supposed-Embrace/dp/159285849X
NOTE: When you sign up for Patreon, PLEASE do it through a web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) and NOT an app on your iPhone. The Apple app charges 30% !!! If you just click on the link above, it should be fine. Author and pastor Jamie Bambrick joins Becket Cook to talk about his new book, “Set Free in a World of Chaos and Confusion: Only Jesus Can Save and Set You Free.” They discuss how the gospel offers real freedom in a culture that’s deeply confused about identity, sexuality, and truth. Jamie shares the story behind his viral response to the “He Gets Us” Super Bowl ad and why a Jesus who only “relates” to us—but never calls us out of sin—falls short of the biblical Christ. From there, the conversation moves into the big questions: God, evil, suffering, and why our intuitions about right and wrong point beyond a purely material universe. Along the way, you’ll hear powerful glimpses of lives radically changed by Christ and a clear, hopeful explanation of what it actually means to be “set free.” If you’re a skeptic, a struggler, or a believer looking for clarity in the chaos, this episode will challenge you to reconsider who Jesus is and what He offers. Jamie Bambrick's Book: https://tinyurl.com/yck6wcxj The Becket Cook Show Ep. 223 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This episode explores the conversations women avoid, the boundaries left unspoken, and the truths swallowed in the name of keeping the peace. Midlife marks a shift where honesty becomes self-care, communication becomes real connection, and silence begins to cost more than it protects. Most women do not struggle with what they feel; they struggle with giving themselves permission to say it out loud. Conditioned to be agreeable and to hold everything together, many women trade inner peace for outward harmony. The episode breaks down three critical conversations: admitting you need more support without equating it to weakness, understanding boundaries as clarity rather than punishment, and telling the truth instead of shrinking, smoothing, or staying silent to avoid discomfort. You are not too old to speak honestly, to change, or to have the conversations that set you free. Ready to Take This Work Deeper?: Go to bflycoaching.com/coaching to schedule your free 30-minute consultation with one of our BFLY Coaches today! Visit bflycoaching.com and learn more about how to work with me! Follow me on social media: Facebook: @bflycoaching Instagram: @shannanchristiansen
Hey loves! If your marriage feels heavy, transactional, or nothing like what you imagined when you said “I do,” this conversation is going to feel like a deep exhale.We're talking about how so many of us accidentally sign up for a version of marriage we never consciously agreed to — one built on assumptions, roles, resentment, and unspoken expectations. And the good news? You don't have to burn it all down to feel free again. You can renegotiate the contract.We walk through three powerful tools that can completely change the emotional climate of your relationship: the 6-second kiss, the Power of One, and creating a brand-new marriage contract that actually fits who you are now, not who you were when you first got together.This isn't about fixing your partner. It's about reclaiming your agency, your desire, and your sense of choice — inside your relationship and inside yourself.In this episode, we cover:- Why so many marriages drift into resentment without anyone “doing anything wrong”- How the 6-second kiss rewires connection, safety, and intimacy (and why it works even when things feel awkward)- The Power of One: how changing your energy shifts the entire dynamic- What it really means to stop waiting for your partner to change- How to consciously rewrite your marriage contract — expectations, roles, intimacy, and emotional labor- Why freedom inside marriage comes from choice, not control- How this work directly impacts your nervous system, emotional eating patterns, and overall well-beingIf you've been feeling disconnected, stuck, or quietly wondering if this is “just how it is now,” let this be your permission slip to do marriage differently — without ultimatums, threats, or self-abandonment.And if this conversation lights something up in you and you're ready to take this work deeper — with your relationship, your body, and your life — come hang out with me inside my programs. All the details are at lauraconley.com. You don't have to keep living in a contract you never meant to sign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The to-do list isn't the enemy. Your relationship with it is. You know the pattern. Spin it in your brain. It feels like 500 things. But when you write it down. It's only five things. And even when you finish, there's no relief. Just more tasks. More pressure. More proof that you'll never catch up. Genea shares a story about being trapped in a closet as a child at night. Literally tied up. Waiting for light under the door. And what she discovered about freedom in that moment changes everything about how you approach your overwhelm today. Here's what opens up in this episode:
After discussing the Council of Neo-Nicaea — but like, what if Jesus was an AI? — we then discuss an incredibly harrowing story of abusive practices at Alpha School, charter schools structured around AI authoritarianism where personalized learning software enact a cruel regimes of punishing metrics, where any humanity is replaced by the cold logic of optimization, where kids are indoctrinated early into the harsh reality of a control society. ••• Parents Fell in Love With Alpha School's Promise. Then They Wanted Out https://www.wired.com/story/ai-teacher-inside-alpha-school/ ••• Inside Amazon: Wrestling Big Ideas in a Bruising Workplace https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/16/technology/inside-amazon-wrestling-big-ideas-in-a-bruising-workplace.html Standing Plugs: ••• Order Jathan's book: https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520398078/the-mechanic-and-the-luddite ••• Subscribe to Ed's substack: https://substack.com/@thetechbubble ••• Subscribe to TMK on patreon for premium episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thismachinekills Hosted by Jathan Sadowski (bsky.app/profile/jathansadowski.com) and Edward Ongweso Jr. (www.x.com/bigblackjacobin). Production / Music by Jereme Brown (bsky.app/profile/jebr.bsky.social)
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Have you ever made a decision or taken a step in your healing that terrified you, only to realize later it was the best thing you've ever done? Today we're talking about why healing so often feels uncomfortable, why your brain resists the exact things that help you grow, and how to tell the difference between the discomfort that sets you free and the discomfort that keeps you stuck. In this episode, Jackie unpacks The Discomfort Paradox—the surprising truth that the hardest, scariest parts of healing are often the ones that finally move us forward. If this episode stirred something in you—an old story, a new awareness, or a pattern you're finally ready to shift—take a moment to ask yourself: Is this discomfort healing or harmful? That single question can change your trajectory. If this episode resonated with you, share the episode with someone who might need it today.
Grab a copy of Joe Nucci's book, PsychoBabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free here: https://amzn.to/47XEN2SWant to listen on Audible? Get a free Premium Plus trial here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp(As an Amazon associate, I receive a small commission on purchases made through the links on this channel. Thanks for making this show possible!)Popular psychotherapist Joe Nucci (@JoeNucciTherapy) shares truth and research as he discusses common mental health myths and replaces them with no-nonsense truths and accessible guidance for real healing.The popularization of mental health content on social media has led to an epidemic of mental health misinformation. In Psychobabble, licensed psychotherapist Joe Nucci argues that too many of us are self-diagnosing, improperly deploying therapy-speak, and even coaching others to engage in harmful activities under the guise of “self-care.”Nucci dismantles 40 popular misconceptions, such as:– Everyone needs to go to therapy.– Your feelings are credible.– People gaslight you when they disagree.– Mindfulness is good for everyone.– Everyone has trauma.– The reason you can't focus is ADHD.This dangerous misinformation encourages well-meaning individuals to make consequential life decisions based on false beliefs, half-truths, and the advice of unlicensed armchair experts. It is time for a professional to call this out. Nucci replaces these myths with liberating truths that can help readers avoid misinformation, navigate important philosophical debates, and better maneuver their own mental health journeys. He shares client examples and evidence-based psychological theory, and draws from reputable studies and research.TikTok influencers and “life coaches” create viral videos telling people to cut off their problematic parents, and are cheered on by millions of followers. Recent divorcees proudly declare on Instagram that they are finally healing from their “narcissistic” ex-partner, even though you get the sense they can't actually define that word. Teenage “mental health advocates” lament the struggles of living with autism, but then subtly add that their condition is “self-diagnosed.” It is time for a professional to call out the misinformation and absurdity.Psychobabble is a must-read book for anyone who values mental health and cares about others.Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys✖️✖️✖️If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help✖️✖️✖️CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:preacherboyspodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoyshttps://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/https://twitter.com/preacherboysdochttps://www.instagram.com/preacherboyspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspodTo connect with a community that shares the Preacher Boys Podcast's mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/✖️✖️✖️The content presented in this video is for informational and educational purposes only. All individuals and entities discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty through due legal process. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers.✖️✖️✖️Music by Lou Ridley — “Bible Belt” | Used with permission under license.This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PreacherBoys and get on your way to being your best self.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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/1850"Events don't cause stress. What causes stress are the views you take of the event." - Dr. Ellen LangerPicture this: A fire destroys 80% of everything you own. Your response? "It was already gone. What was the point in getting crazy over it?" That's Dr. Ellen Langer, a Harvard psychology professor whose work on mindfulness has shaped how we understand stress and human potential. When the insurance adjuster showed up after her house burned down, he told her it was the first time in 25 years someone's reaction was calmer than the actual damage warranted. Most people catastrophize before they even see the extent of the loss. Ellen did the opposite. She immediately saw those burnt possessions as artifacts of her past, things she might not even choose again if she were starting fresh today. Then something happened on Christmas Eve that she couldn't have predicted: the hotel staff where she was staying, from the parking attendants to the chambermaids, filled her room with gifts. Not management. Not the owner. The people you barely notice. For years, she couldn't tell that story without crying.What makes this conversation so powerful is watching someone live their philosophy in real time. Ellen doesn't just theorize about stress, she's walked through actual loss and come out believing that worrying is simply a waste of time. She breaks down why predictability is an illusion we cling to, why most of what we worry about never happens, and how stress relies on two false assumptions: that we know what will happen, and that when it does, it will be awful. The conversation moves from handling global crises to personal disasters, from the things that keep us up at night to the moments that restore our faith in humanity. You'll hear about the class she taught without any of her notes after they burned in the fire, how it became the best class she ever taught because everything had to be thought through fresh in that moment. This isn't about positive thinking or pretending bad things don't happen. This is about what becomes possible when you stop trying to control outcomes you can't predict anyway.RetrySign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ever notice how you can know what you need… yet still feel unable to follow through?That gap — between what you know and what you do — is almost never a mindset problem.It's a nervous system pattern.And as we head into the holidays — a time that amplifies emotional labor, invisible load, family dynamics, and patterned responsibility — your body's old beliefs tend to get louder, not quieter.Today's episode uncovers five core beliefs that keep high-achieving women stuck, not because you're doing anything wrong, but because your nervous system learned these beliefs as a way to keep you safe.Inside this episode, we explore:✔️ Why you say yes when you're already at capacity✔️ The neuroscience behind “I know better… but I still do it”✔️ The five survival beliefs your nervous system holds onto (and the unmet safety needs underneath each one)✔️ Somatically aligned reframes your body can genuinely believe, integrate, and trust✔️ Tiny nervous-system practices to shift these patterns in real time — especially during holiday stress, family pressure, or emotional overwhelmThis episode isn't about forcing confidence, using willpower, or repeating affirmations your body doesn't believe.It's about understanding your physiology — so your choices finally feel possible.Because when your nervous system feels safe?✨ Boundaries become easier.✨ Your “yes” becomes honest.✨ Your “no” becomes grounded.✨ The pressure to perform, please, and overfunction softens.✨ You move through the holidays with more clarity, calm, and capacity.If you've spent years being the dependable one… the capable one… the woman who “can handle anything”… this episode will feel like relief, recognition, and an exhale your body has been waiting for.- Join the Burnout Recovery Blueprint Waitlist!
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On this week's episode of The Lo Life, Lo sits down with psychologist and author Joe Nucci for an eye-opening conversation that cuts through the noise of viral “therapy talk” on social media. Nucci's new book Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free tackles some of the most misunderstood psychological buzzwords dominating TikTok and Instagram—from gaslighting and love bombing to narcissism, psychopathy, and beyond. Together, Lo and Nucci pull back the curtain on the labels we throw around too casually and reveal what the science actually says. The conversation goes deeper into relationships, toxic patterns, and the difference between traits and true diagnoses, offering clarity for anyone who's ever wondered where internet myths end and real mental health begins. They also discuss the process of finding a therapist who's right for you—why it's like dating, the questions you should ask, and how to build a relationship that leads to genuine healing. Thoughtful, relatable, and packed with insights, this episode will change the way you see mental health—and maybe even the way you see yourself.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, but did you know there are proven ways to make them even better? Research shows that with a few simple strategies, you can maximize the happiness and memories you take away from your trip. This episode begins with science-backed tips to optimize your next getaway. https://www.vox.com/2015/7/22/9013783/vacation-science Mental health terms like “depressed,” “ADD,” and “narcissist” used to be reserved for professionals — yet now they're casually tossed around in everyday conversations. But should they be? And what happens when clinical diagnoses turn into buzzwords? Psychotherapist Joe Nucci joins me to unpack this cultural shift. He's the author of Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free (https://amzn.to/3IaUn1e), and he reveals why our casual use of these terms may be doing more harm than good. Photography is one of humanity's most transformative inventions. It's how we record our lives, create art, and communicate across cultures. But its origins are far more fascinating — and even dangerous — than most people realize. Writer and photo editor Anika Burgess tells the riveting story of how photography began and why it revolutionized the modern world. She's the author of Flashes of Brilliance: The Genius of Early Photography and How It Transformed Art, Science, and History (https://amzn.to/42otrSl). Finally, have you ever found bleach stains on clothes even though you didn't use bleach in the wash? It's a common mystery with an unexpected explanation. I'll reveal how it happens and what you can do to prevent it. https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/cleaning/laundry/bleach-alternative PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! INDEED: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING right now! DELL: Your new Dell PC with Intel Core Ultra helps you handle a lot when your holiday to-dos get to be…a lot. Upgrade today by visiting https://Dell.com/Deals QUINCE: Layer up this fall with pieces that feel as good as they look! Go to https://Quince.com/sysk for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! SHOPIFY: Shopify is the commerce platform for millions of businesses around the world! To start selling today, sign up for your $1 per month trial at https://Shopify.com/sysk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices