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Learn how the stories we tell and hear shape our relationships, values, and sense of belonging.Summary: Storytelling is more than entertainment. It shapes how we think, feel, and relate to others. In this episode of The Science of Happiness, we dive into how immersive narratives calm stress, inspire reflection, and foster compassion across differences. We also explore how stories of resilience, joy, and tradition leave lasting impressions that influence our relationships and sense of self.How To Do This Practice: Choose a meaningful story: Bring to mind a personal memory, family tradition, or moment that carries emotion, care, or learning. Settle the body first: Take a few slow breaths and notice your posture, helping your nervous system feel steady and present. Recall sensory details: Gently remember what you saw, heard, smelled, or felt in the moment, letting the story come alive without forcing it. Notice what matters: As the story unfolds, pay attention to themes of connection, care, resilience, or joy that stand out to you. Reflect on its meaning: Ask yourself what this story has shaped in you—how it influences your values, relationships, or sense of belonging. Share or carry it forward: If it feels right, share the story with someone you trust, write it down, or hold it quietly as a reminder of connection and continuity. Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.Today's Guests:SAFA SULEIMAN is an elementary school teacher and author of the new children's book Hilwa's Gifts. Learn more about Safa here: https://www.safasuleiman.com/MELANIE GREEN is a social psychologist at the University at Buffalo who has published widely on narrative persuasion and the power of storytelling.See more on Melanie's work here: https://tinyurl.com/e5fd8bu5Related The Science of Happiness episodes:  How Thinking About Your Ancestors Can Help You Thrive: https://tinyurl.com/4u6vzs2wAre You Following Your Inner Compass: https://tinyurl.com/y2bh8vvjHow To Show Up For Yourself: https://tinyurl.com/56ktb9xcRelated Happiness Breaks:A Meditation on Love and Interconnectedness: https://tinyurl.com/ye6baxv3Our Deep Interconnectedness: https://tinyurl.com/jthxkpjdPause to Look at the Sky: https://tinyurl.com/4jttkbw3Tell us about your experience with this practice. Email us at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or follow on Instagram @HappinessPod.Help us share The Science of Happiness! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and share this link with someone who might like the show: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapTranscription: https://tinyurl.com/2tkvdyr8

Start your year with calm, clarity, and a meaningful New Year's Day meditation ceremony designed to help you reset your nervous system, welcome a fresh start, and set intentions you can actually follow. In this guided practice, you'll use soothing slow-breathing to settle your body, a simple water-and-candle ritual to mark a new beginning, and an inspiring story to remind you that you don't have to change everything at once—you only need to open the doorway. You'll also create one clear intention for the year ahead and turn it into a practical "if–then" plan (a research-backed tool for follow-through), so your goal feels steady and doable—not overwhelming. Press play on this gentle New Year meditation anytime you want to begin again: New Year's morning, a quiet afternoon, or any day you need a true reset. Settle in with a candle, a pen, a few pieces of paper, a glass of water, salt or sugar, and a few quiet minutes. Your next chapter begins here. This is day 5 of a 7-day meditation series, "Closing the Year with Gratitude and Grace Meditations," episodes 3437-3443. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY: Closing the Year with Gratitude & Grace is a 7-day year-end meditation series designed to help you gently release the past year, calm your nervous system, and enter the New Year with clarity, balance, and embodied peace. This daily meditation podcast series blends science-backed insight, storytelling, and guided practices to support emotional healing, stress relief, and mindful transition. Recorded as a special bonus series and offered as a gift of gratitude, these meditations guide you through the natural arc of release, rest, grounding, protection, nurturing, balance, and embodiment. Each episode includes a short teaching followed by a guided meditation using techniques such as visualization, breathwork, affirmations, mudras, and heart-centered awareness. Whether you're looking for a gratitude meditation, a New Year meditation, a nervous system reset, or a peaceful way to close the year with intention, this series offers calm, comfort, and timeless wisdom—perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the final days of the year. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - "The Gratitude Completion Practice " Each day, write one sentence beginning with: "This year taught me…" No fixing, no judging. On Day 7, read all seven sentences aloud. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Day 1:  Releasing What No Longer Serves You Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "I honor what was. I keep the wisdom. I release the weight." Day 3:  Extended Exhale Breath Day 4:  Hridaya mudra for compassion Day 5:  Fourth Chakra for love and compassion Day 6:  New Awakenings Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Mike and Jared check in during the post-holiday lull to answer questions submitted by their Patreon supporters. They share their takes on the state of the news media industry, explain how they got started covering the Radical Right, check in on the careers of Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, and much more.Settle in with "hot chocolate mimosa" and come hang for this casual Q&A before we take off on the second year of Posting Through It.Listen to the full episode by subscribing to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/PostingThroughIt

Some conversations shift the way you see yourself and your life. This one does exactly that. Today I'm joined by mindset expert and Activations founder Mimi Bouchard for a grounded, expansive conversation about energy, identity, and real transformation.Mimi shares how she built her life and business by working from the inside out, why tuning into your energy changes everything, and how simple tools like activations can rewire your brain and shift your self-talk. We explore success, daily rituals, mindset, and the five core areas of life that shape your reality.If you're ready to elevate your energy, soften your inner dialogue, and create success that feels aligned and sustainable, this episode is for you. Settle in. This one will meet you exactly where you are.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/685 for the show notes.Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosiniGet Time Magic: www.timemagic.me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Close the year with a soothing New Year's Eve meditation ceremony designed to help you release what no longer serves you, reflect on what truly mattered, and step gently into a fresh beginning. In this episode, you'll be guided through a calming yet powerful meditation and a simple end-of-year ritual to create real emotional closure, and a warm, inspiring story to remind you that you don't have to "fix" yourself—you're simply clearing the lens so your inner light can shine. Together, we'll honor the lessons, the tenderness, and the strength that carried you through the past twelve months. Then, you'll craft one clear intention for the year ahead—grounded in a practical "if-then" plan so your new start feels steady, doable, and kind. Whether you're celebrating with others or spending a quiet night alone, this meditation is a peaceful way to close the chapter with gratitude and open the next with grace. Settle in with a candle, a pen, a few pieces of paper, and a few quiet minutes. Your next chapter begins here. This is day 4 of a 7-day meditation series, "Closing the Year with Gratitude and Grace Meditations," episodes 3437-3443. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY: Closing the Year with Gratitude & Grace is a 7-day year-end meditation series designed to help you gently release the past year, calm your nervous system, and enter the New Year with clarity, balance, and embodied peace. This daily meditation podcast series blends science-backed insight, storytelling, and guided practices to support emotional healing, stress relief, and mindful transition. Recorded as a special bonus series and offered as a gift of gratitude, these meditations guide you through the natural arc of release, rest, grounding, protection, nurturing, balance, and embodiment. Each episode includes a short teaching followed by a guided meditation using techniques such as visualization, breathwork, affirmations, mudras, and heart-centered awareness. Whether you're looking for a gratitude meditation, a New Year meditation, a nervous system reset, or a peaceful way to close the year with intention, this series offers calm, comfort, and timeless wisdom—perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the final days of the year. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - "The Gratitude Completion Practice " Each day, write one sentence beginning with: "This year taught me…" No fixing, no judging. On Day 7, read all seven sentences aloud. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Day 1:  Releasing What No Longer Serves You Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "I honor what was. I keep the wisdom. I release the weight." Day 3:  Extended Exhale Breath Day 4:  Hridaya mudra for compassion Day 5:  Fourth Chakra for love and compassion Day 6:  New Awakenings Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Welcome to our end-of-year Q&A episode! Settle in with your favorite drink and listen as we play listener voicemails from around the world. You'll hear us reflect on six years of podcasting together, while we share voicemails, questions, and stories as we close out the season and prepare for the new year.We begin by addressing one of our posts that sparked an unexpectedly intense reaction online, and then get into an impassioned conversation on why postpartum life is never 50/50. We also share a personal client story about placenta previa, late-pregnancy ultrasounds, and an unnecessary cesarean narrowly avoided.Prompted by one woman's considerate voice message, you'll also hear Cynthia reflect candidly on grief, resilience, and what this past year has taught her.All bets are off for this episode, where we have spontaneous conversations from one topic to the next. Thank you so very much for being a part of our community, and for listening, calling our phone line, supporting our work, and sharing our commitment to evidence-based conversations about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood. Season Seven begins next week with a very exciting year ahead!Enjoy today's episode ad-free, and consider joining us for ad-free episodes all the time, for just $29.99 on Apple Podcasts. Finally, as a special end-of-year invitation, we'd love to welcome you into our Patreon community. For a limited time, you can get 40% off an annual membership of any tier using the code WELCOME2027. Patreon supporters receive ad-free episodes, extended content, access to our book club, and our growing library of past workshops and live events. Joining Patreon is the most direct way to support the work we do, deepen your engagement with us and be part of the conversations that shape everything we create.Thank you again for supporting Down to Birth and we'll see you next week for our first episode of Season Seven!**********Send us a textNeeded

Step into a fresh season of life with this Deep Sleep Meditation. Whether you are transitioning into a New Year, starting a new week or month, or simply closing a chapter in your personal story, The Winter Refresh is designed to reset your nervous system and clear your mind for a new beginning. Settle into the coziest winter haven and find quiet, supportive reassurance. It's time to dream away.

What if the habits, patterns, and even money struggles you've been carrying aren't flaws… but old programs ready to be gently released? In this episode entitled “Breaking Cycles,” I'm joined by Kisha Reynolds, a certified clinical hypnotherapist who helps people break free from deeply rooted patterns—especially body-focused behaviors and long-held scarcity beliefs—using the powerful tools of the subconscious mind. Kisha shares her own path into hypnotherapy and why gratitude, breathwork, and intention aren't just “nice ideas,” but practical ways to raise your frequency and open the door to real change. We talk about simple, creative gratitude practices, how old beliefs get stored in the body, and what it looks like to lovingly rewrite those inner scripts that keep us stuck. You'll also hear a powerful client story around releasing financial blocks, plus Krisha gently guides us through a calming progressive relaxation you can feel in your body right away. If you've ever felt caught in a loop—pulling, striving, or scarcity thinking—this conversation offers a softer, wiser way forward. Settle in, take a breath, and let's begin breaking cycles… from the inside out. So “Call IT in With Dar'' The LoveTunerThe Lovetuner is a simple flute is considered to be the vibration of love and compassion.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFull Show Notes can be found at CallITInPodcast.comPhoto credit: Rebecca Lange Photography Music credit: Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com (licensed under Creative Commons) Production credit: Erin Schenke @ Emerald Support Services LLC. Grab Dar's Flight Deck Oracle Card DeckTake Dar's Archetype Quiz

Wednesday December 31, 2025 Aesculap to Pay Nearly $40 Million to Settle False Claims Act Charges

In this deeply personal and wonderfully candid episode, we're joined by one of rock's most recognisable and influential drummers: Liberty DeVitto. For three decades, Liberty was the rhythmic engine behind Billy Joel — the man whose explosive, intuitive playing powered classics like “Only the Good Die Young,” “Movin' Out,” “You May Be Right,” “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant,” and so many more. But as you'll hear, his story is so much bigger than the music that made him famous.Liberty opens up about his Brooklyn upbringing, marked by a tough home life and a school system that didn't quite know what to do with a kid like him. He talks about the teacher who dismissed his dreams outright, and the moment that changed everything: seeing the Beatles on television and suddenly realising what he wanted to do for the rest of his life.From there, Liberty takes us on a vivid journey through the early days — the basement rehearsals, the bar gigs, the scramble to get noticed — until fate put him in the same room as a young Billy Joel. The chemistry was instant, electric, and undeniable. Liberty reminisces about the early records where the band was still finding its voice, the Stranger sessions where everything clicked, and the whirlwind that followed as Billy Joel became one of the biggest artists on the planet.Of course, success rarely comes without friction. Liberty speaks honestly about life inside the Billy Joel band, the tight-knit camaraderie, the touring madness, the studio magic, and the growing tensions that eventually fractured the group. He doesn't shy away from the painful parts — the confusion, hurt, and years of silence after he was let go. But he also shares the long path back toward healing, forgiveness, and ultimately reconciliation with Billy after fifteen years apart.Along the way, he talks about fatherhood, sobriety, personal growth, and the rediscovery of joy through new creative partnerships and projects — including his heartfelt work with the band The Slim Kings and his passion for mentoring young musicians.This conversation is full of humour, honesty, vulnerability, and wisdom, offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the life of a man who helped shape some of the most iconic songs of the '70s, '80s, and beyond. Whether you're a longtime Billy Joel fan, a drummer, or simply someone who loves a good story of resilience and reinvention, this episode delivers in spades.Settle in — Liberty DeVitto's journey is one you won't forget.For more about Liberty head for his website https://libertydevitto.com/I hope you enjoy his story.

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Important Subscriber Update: Welcome to the Settled Space Thank you for being a Letting It Settle subscriber. Your support has meant more to me than I can fully express, and I am so grateful you are here. This episode shares an important update about the future of subscriber content and a new home for this work. What's changing Letting It Settle subscriptions on Apple Podcasts and Supercast will be coming to an end. This change allows me to move all subscriber content to my own platform, The Settled Space, where I can offer a more connected and expansive experience. Apple's policies do not allow me to communicate directly with subscribers or host live events, and the work has grown beyond what these platforms can support. Moving to the Settled Space makes it possible to gather more fully and offer deeper support. What's coming next Starting January 1st, the Settled Space will include: • Full access to all past subscriber episodes • All future subscriber content • Monthly live meditations • Bonus practices and materials • A space designed for ease, connection, and community This is not an ending. It is a new beginning. About refunds Refunds are handled entirely by Apple and Supercast. • Monthly subscribers will receive a refund for the unused portion of their current billing cycle • Annual subscribers will receive a prorated refund based on their subscription start date All refunds will be issued back to the original payment method. For questions about refunds or timing, please contact Apple support directly. A thank you gift As a thank you for your support and patience during this transition, all current Letting It Settle subscribers are invited to enjoy a free six month membership to the Settled Space. Use the link below to sign up. Once registered, you will have full access beginning January 1st.

2025: Was it a "Golden" year for songs or did it coast on the fumes of 2024's hits? This week, Uncle Gregg and Brett dive in to discuss their top songs of the year that was. Better yet, some of YOU chimed in with your opinions as well! Settle in as we recap the year's most listened-to songs, 2025 trends, discuss the future of physical media, give our 2026 predictions, and much more! Albums of 2025 episode coming soon. Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate is back with Jeff Mlinar from Empire State Takeover for the annual Section IV Girls Basketball preview with a focus on the WCDO listening area. Jeff and Nate break down the teams and players making noise around our region. With coverage that spans most of New York State along with parts of Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, Jeff brings a wide perspective and a deep understanding of the game. His commitment to shining a light on small schools is a big part of what makes this conversation so valuable. Settle in for a good one! 

Tuesday December 30, 2025 Dana Farber Institute to Pay $15 Million to Settle False Claims Charges

The Kibbe & Friends Show brings back a classic this week with a rebroadcast of one of our all-time favorite Dukes of Hazzard episodes: Season 3, Episode 13 – “Duke vs. Duke.” Released in 1981 during peak-series glory, this one throws Bo and Luke into the Hazzard County Derby—against each other. When Cooter wipes out and can't drive, Luke steps behind the wheel of Cooter's big-block Chevelle while Bo straps into the General Lee. Pride kicks in, egos flare, and suddenly the cousins aren't just racing cars… they're racing each other. From nitrous-bottle shenanigans courtesy of Roscoe, to Ma Parker's muscle, to some of the best stunt driving the series ever filmed, this is everything we love about the Dukes wrapped into one episode. The Chevelle vs. Charger showdown, jumps, pipe-ramps, engine notes, broken parts, and that unforgettable backwards-finish stunt make it a perfect 10 episode in our book. Settle in and enjoy the ride—this is Dukes gold. The post KAF Show #351: Special Edition Christmas Break Show! // Dukes Review S3E13 “Duke vs Duke” first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

As one year ends and another begins, it's the perfect moment to take stock and consider the forces shaping the economy … and your investments in the year ahead. In this episode recorded live at the New Orleans Investment Conference, Robert Helms sits down with Lawrence Lepard, Danielle DiMartino-Booth, and Rick Rule to get their perspective on where things stand as 2026 gets underway, and what may be coming next. From the future of money to gold and silver, bitcoin, real estate, and beyond, these interviews dig into the forces that could shape your investments in the year ahead. Settle in and listen for interesting insights, fresh angles, and investor-focused ideas you won't find in the daily headlines. Since 1997, The Real Estate Guys™ radio show features real estate investing ideas, strategies, interviews, and all kinds of valuable resources. Visit the Special Reports Library under Resources at RealEstateGuysRadio.com

Settle into a smooth and constant stream of white noise that gently masks distractions and quiets the mind. This steady sound creates a clean and neutral audio space, ideal for deep sleep, focused study, meditation, or calm work sessions. Let the soft and even tone surround you, helping your thoughts fade while your body relaxes. Perfect for blocking background noise and creating a peaceful environment for rest and concentration.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asmr-rain-recordings--5347561/support.Lose the AD intros by becoming a subscriber!https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asmr-rain-recordings--5347561/support

This week on Not Your Granny's Quilt Show, we're taking a moment to look back and celebrate the wisdom of 2025. ✨This episode is a special recap filled with the tips, advice, and heartfelt insights shared by the incredible guests who joined me this year. From creative encouragement to practical reminders and moments of deep reflection, this episode is a thank-you to every maker who showed up and shared their story.It has been such a privilege to sit down with each and every guest, and I'm deeply grateful for this community and for all of you who listen, support, and create alongside us.Settle in, soak up the wisdom, and enjoy this year-in-review episode.

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Find a quiet, comfortable space that is just for you. Settle in and relax. PAUSE Take a breath and let your shoulders sink. Let your chest relax. Feel your whole body just easing up.  Just relaxing. PAUSE Now, see if you imagine  looking back into your past, and finding one key moment– A difficult time. See yourself at that time. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life. If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want! Namaste, Beautiful,

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In A Night in McDougal (A Hunting Trip) — Part 3, we return to the haunted woods of McDougal, where an innocent deer hunt turns into a nightmare no one could escape. What begins as a peaceful trip into the wilderness spirals into pure terror when something ancient, hungry, and intelligent stalks from the tree line — watching, waiting, and hunting back. This chilling Creepypasta story is packed with suspense, dread, and the horrifying realization that some places are better left untouched. If you love true scary stories, deep woods horror stories, and terrifying encounters in the dark, you won't want to miss this episode. Settle in, turn off the lights, and prepare for one of the most unsettling scary stories yet from McDougal.

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On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy is joined by actress Jennifer Love Hewitt to debate all things holidays and New Year’s. Known as “The Holiday Junkie,” Jennifer is the perfect guest to weigh in on some seriously heated topics like: Should Christmas decorations stay up past New Year’s? The Holiday vs. Love Actually? Are New Year’s resolutions worth it? Multicolor lights or white lights? Should we really keep sending family photos every Christmas? It’s the perfect episode to wrap up the holiday season, all while getting a glimpse into our very fun and unhinged friendship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday December 26, 2025 7-Eleven to Pay $4.5 Million to Settle FTC Charges by Russell Mokhiber

This Christmas, we're delighted to bring back one of our most beloved conversations with Enneagram Three, pastor, and author AJ Sherrill. In this replay, AJ joins me to revisit the Nativity story—not as the sentimental tale we often breeze past each year, but as a rich, multilayered narrative pulsing with mystery, courage, vulnerability, and divine surprise. AJ shares his own journey into spiritual direction, what it's teaching him about listening, presence, and compassion, and how the Enneagram continues to shape his inner world. We explore why the season invites us to slow down, pay attention, and resist the frantic pace that so easily numbs our capacity for wonder. Together, we dig beneath the familiar Christmas imagery to uncover the often-misunderstood characters who surround the manger—the homeowner who offered radical hospitality, Zechariah rediscovering awe through silence, and even Herod, whose shadow side has more to teach us than we might expect. Their stories echo our own desires, fears, and growth edges in striking ways. We also have some fun speculating about the Enneagram archetypes present in the Christmas narrative—Mary, Joseph, John the Baptist, and others—and how their unique postures toward God can inspire our own transformation. This episode is thoughtful, illuminating, and sprinkled with the kind of laughter and honesty that always seems to show up when AJ is with us. A perfect listen for Christmas Day. Settle in, take a breath, and join us as we rediscover the story beneath the story—and the God who meets us there.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 John 1-5 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Merry Christmas, friends! On this special episode of the Daily Radio Bible, Hunter invites us to celebrate the birth of Jesus and reflect on the true light that has entered our world. As we journey through First John chapters 1-5, Hunter encourages us to experience the transforming love and life of Christ, the one who was born in humble circumstances to bring light into our darkness. Join us for heartfelt prayers, rich passages of Scripture, and thoughtful reflections on how the coming of Jesus brings hope, love, and joy to every corner of our lives. Settle in with your coffee, savor the Christmas spirit, and let the message of God's love fill your heart on this sacred day. TODAY'S DEVOTION: The darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining. On Christmas Day, we remember that the true light is Jesus Christ. His arrival was as humble as anyone could imagine—a tiny baby born to a couple of teenagers, the mother a virgin, in a small town, in a manger. Who could have imagined that God would arrive in such a lowly way? But Jesus' gentle entrance brought back light into a world darkened by sin. At first, perhaps only family, some shepherds, and a handful of wise men took notice, yet the dawn had come. As we read the words of First John, we draw a line from the birth of Jesus, the light of the world, all the way back to Genesis, chapter one, when God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. God saw that the light was good. The God who spoke light into darkness has now made this light shine in our hearts, so we might know the glory of God seen in the face of Jesus Christ. Consider today, as you look upon the birth of Jesus, how the light of Christ has entered into your own dark places. Let that light stand in your heart and offer it to others. And as you do, imagine a future when the glory of God will fill everything, when there will be no more darkness—only light. This is my prayer for my own soul. It's my prayer for my family—for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And it's the prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola bring you the very best moments from a rollercoaster 2025 for fans of the USMNT. From the disappointment of the Concacaf Nations League Finals to a Gold Cup of auditions under Mauricio Pochettino, and capped off with morale-boosting results against World Cup-calibre opponents, this special edition of CIWYW revisits the conversations that defined it all. You'll hear Marcelo Balboa reflect on the emotion of representing the U.S. at a home World Cup, Christian Pulisic explain his absence from the Gold Cup squad, and a fiery debate over whether Pochettino could squeeze big names out of the picture. Premier League legend Ashley Cole joins to break down Antonee Robinson, the modern fullback, and the USMNT's World Cup chances, before Jürgen Klinsmann shares unforgettable stories involving Pulisic, Landon Donovan, and his lost World Cup-winning jersey. From the whole CIWYW crew, thanks for riding with us all year. Settle in, enjoy the holidays, and relive the moments that made 2025 unforgettable. Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women's Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We hope you're having an amazing day today with family and friends and if you're looking to take a quick break from the chaos of Christmas then Settle the Score is here with host Matt Knost and musical director Andy Merryweather as they welcome back to the show John Mariano and Mike Deacon!Our patreon is now LIVE!!! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/settlethescoreshow and join one of our 5 tiers! We're offering all kinds of perks, backstage access, exclusive shows, and more. We can't wait to have you be apart of the show and our new community. So please head to https://www.patreon.com/settlethescoreshow to support the show today!There's a general text thread on our Discord server for everyone. Join the discussion at https://discord.gg/GqcDngEjAB Follow on twitterMatt: https://www.twitter.com/mattknost Andy: https://www.twitter.com/sts_andym John: https://www.twitter.com/johnmarianonyMike: https://www.twitter.com/mdeac82

Pull your chair a little closer and turn the lights down. This week on Mostly Horror, it's just Sean and Steve, inviting listeners to settle in for a set of holiday stories best heard late at night.After a brief stop in horror news, they share three chilling Holiday tales pulled from dark corners of the internet. A man visiting his mother wakes up to discover something important has vanished. A father tries to capture footage of Santa for his children and ends up watching something he can't unsee. And two sisters driving through a forest road nearly hit something in the dark that refuses to stop following them.These are quiet, creeping stories meant to linger long after the episode ends, the kind that make every sound in the house feel a little louder. This is your warning and your invitation...Settle in, grab your forks and press play for a Creepy Christmas Pasta episode. From Mostly Horror, they wish everyone listening a very spooky Christmas.

Welcome to the garden, sweet songling.

On Christmas Day, we bring our year-end tradition to a close by counting down our top five books of 2025. From beloved classics to unexpected discoveries, these final picks reflect a reading year shaped by curiosity, challenge, and joy. Settle in with us for a reflective conversation about the books that defined 2025 . . . and the anticipation of new reading adventures waiting in 2026!2026 Novella Book ClubWe have announced the four novellas we will be reading for The Mookse and Gripes Novella Book Club in 2026!* January: Daisy Miller, by Henry James* April: An Episode in the Life of a Landscape Painter, by César Aira* July: The Hour of the Star, by Clarice Lispector* September: Prelude, by Katherine MansfieldDiscussions will be hosted at The Mookse and the Gripes Discord (see below!).We've got some fantastic author-focused episodes lined up for the foreseeable future, and we want to give you plenty of time to dive in if you'd like to read along with us. These episodes come around every ten episodes, and with our bi-weekly release schedule, you'll have a few months to get ready for each. Here's what we have in store:* Episode 125: Flannery O'Connor* Episode 135: William Faulkner* Episode 145: Elizabeth Taylor* Episode 155: Naguib MahfouzThere's no rush—take your time, and grab a book (or two, or three) so you're prepared for these as they come!Shownotes* The Secret of Secrets, by Dan Brown* The Melancholy of Resistance, by László Krasznahorkai, translated by George Szirtes* Swann's Way, by Marcel Proust, translated by C K Scott Moncrieff, Terence Kilmartin, and D.J. Enright* Dr Chizhevsky's Chandelier: The Decline of the USSR and other Heresies of the Twentieth Century, by Dan Elkind* The Narrow Road to the Deep North, by Richard Flanagan* Palinuro of Mexico, by Fernando del Paso, translated by Elisabeth Plaister* The Tunnel, by William Gass* A Fine Balance, by Rohinton Mistry* The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest, by Aubrey Hartman* Free Day, by Inès Cagnati, translated by Liesl Schillinger* Crazy Genie, by Inès Cagnati, translated by Liesl Schillinger* The Motion of the Body Through Space, by Lionel Shriver* Ultramarine, by Mariette Navarro, translated by Eve Hill-Agnus* North Sun, by Ethan Rutherford* We Are Green and Trembling, by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, translated by Robin Myers * The Adventures of China Iron, by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, translated by Fiona Mackintosh and Iona Macintyre* Slum Virgin, by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, translated by Frances Riddle* Skylark, by Dezső Kosztolányi, translated by Richard Aczel* Memoirs from Beyond the Grave, by François-Réne de Chateaubriand, translated by Alex Andriesse* Effingers, by Gabriele Tergit, translated by Sophie Duvernoy* Bomarzo, by Manuel Mujica Lainez, translated from the Spanish by Gregory Rabassa* Lies and Sorcery, by Elsa Morante, translated by Jenny McPhee* Mrs. Dalloway, by Virginia Woolf* The Sweet Dove Died, by Barbara Pym* The Bear, by Andrew Krivak* Bear, by Marian Engel* Small Reckonings, by Karin Melberg Schwier* The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, by Beth Brower* The City and Its Uncertain Walls, by Haruki Murakami, translated by Philip Gabriel* The End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland, by Haruki Murakami, translated by Jay Rubin* A Strange and Sublime Address, by Amit Chaudhuri* A New World, by Amit Chaudhuri* The Immortals, by Amit Chaudhuri* Incompleteness, by Amit Chaudhuri* Sojourn, by Amit Chaudhuri* Friend of My Youth, by Amit Chaudhuri* Afternoon Raag, by Amit Chaudhuri* The Pursuit of Love, by Nancy Mitford* Anima: A Wild Pastoral, by Kapka Kassabova* Border: A Journey to the Edge of Europe, by Kapka Kassabova* Käsebier Takes Berlin, by Gabriele Tergit, translated by Sophie Duvernoy* The Story of a Life, by Konstantin Paustovsky, translated by Douglas Smith* Life and Fate, by Vasily Grossman, translated by Robert Chandler* Stalingrad, by Vasily Grossman, translated by Robert Chandler and Elizabeth Chandler* The Anatomy of Melancholy, by Robert Burton* Sea, Poison, by Caren Beilin* The Decameron, by Giovanni Boccaccio* The Stronghold, by Dino Buzzati, translated by Lawrence Venuti* A Love Affair, by Dino Buzzati, translated by Joseph Green* The Singularity, by Dino Buzzati, translated by Anne Milano Appel* The Bewitched Bourgeoisie: Fifty Stories, by Dino Buzzati, translated by Lawrence Venuti* Waiting for the Barbarians, by J.M. Coetzee* The Portrait of a Lady, by Henry James* Daisy Miller, by Henry James* The Ambassadors, by Henry James* The Turn of the Screw, by Henry James* Washington Square, by Henry James* The Coxon Fund, by Henry JamesOther* Shawn's Review of Small ReckoningsJoin the Mookse and the Gripes on DiscordWant to share your thoughts on these upcoming authors or anything else we're discussing? Join us over on Discord! It's the perfect place to dive deeper into the conversation—whether you're reading along with our author-focused episodes or just want to chat about the books that are on your mind.We're also just now in our third novella book club, where we're reading The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, by Muriel Spark. It's a fantastic book, and we'd love to have you join the discussion. It's a great space to engage with fellow listeners, share your insights, and discover new perspectives on the books you're reading.The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast is a bookish conversation hosted by Paul and Trevor. Every other week, we explore a bookish topic and celebrate our love of reading. We're glad you're here, and we hope you'll continue to join us on this literary journey!A huge thank you to those who help make this podcast possible! If you'd like to support us, you can do so via Substack or Patreon. Subscribers receive access to periodic bonus episodes and early access to all new episodes. Plus, each supporter gets their own dedicated feed, allowing them to download episodes a few days before they're released to the public. We'd love for you to check it out! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mookse.substack.com/subscribe

Everything moves fast—except the truth.2026 is pivotal. While 2025 was the preparation, we are now facing the point of no return.Big energies. New reality.The mind demands certainty, but the heart speaks in stillness. True transformation is found in the pause. In prayer and when I channel - I access the seventh heaven, I meet Elohim in pure joy and rest. We must remember that only by slowing our frequency do we allow the highest realms to anchor into our world. So that said…Everything moves fast—except the truth.How are you feeling as we close the last chapter of 2025? “Your awareness is the threshold of your supernatural reality. What you neglect to perceive, you cannot steward. Heaven is always moving ….The question is whether your eyes are open to its motion." - KassandraThis quote is an invitation to take a moment to check in with yourself amidst the busHow you close the year shapes how you enter the next one.Trust that 2026 is going to move you forward in ways you can't yet see.My personal spiritual visions have shown “worse before better “ and come July - oh my the bounty and global uprise and celebration can hardly be obtained in my energy.I'm so excited for you and your newfound freedoms now and to come.yness and pace of life. Take a moment. Roll your shoulders up and back. Relax your jaw.Soften. Settle.Breathe.If you're feeling a little stretched, a little tender, a little over-it… you're not alone.This year asked a lot of us.More change than we planned for.More confusion than we can stand for. Before you dive into New Year Resolutions, I want to offer you something simple.A grounding.A breath.A moment to feel proud of how far you've come.Today, just notice.What music or scents energize you?Who quietly drains you?What commitments feel exciting?What obligations feel like dread and you can agree to release?Notice it without judging it.When something (or someone) no longer brings joy or value, it becomes weight.Slowing down makes a real difference.Letting go isn't a dramatic gesture… it's a practice.How you close the year shapes how you enter the next one.Trust that 2026 is going to move you forward in ways you can't yet see.My personal spiritual visions have shown “worse before better “ and come July - oh my the bounty and global uprise and celebration can hardly be obtained in my energy.I'm so excited for you and your newfound freedoms now and to come.You don't need to finish the year WITH TOXIC POSITIVITY.Just finish it awakend.Clear enough.Self loved enough.Rested enough to begin - again.❤️I LOVE YOU! In closing:If you want clarity, depth, and real alignment, slow down for theslowest part of you.That's where authenticity lives—beneath the noise, in the steadyrhythm of the heart.Rushing keeps you clever. Slowing down makes you wise.The deeper intelligence of the body doesn't speak in words or frameworks.It speaks in sensations—tightness, release, warmth, stillness.Deconstruction isn't a mindset; it's physical.It's JUST TRUE…Fear, tension, and old conditioning unravel through the body beforeclarity can move in.That doesn't mean something's wrong. It means something real is happening.When you drop into that space of not-knowing, you reclaim power thatspeed and certainty can never provide.Because discernment isn't found in the mind's debate—it's felt.The body tells you what's alive: a quiet yes, a clear no, a pause thatholds more truth than any plan.That pause isn't hesitation; it's integrity in motion.So instead of forcing outcomes, let what's authentic emerge at its own pace. The heart always moves slower than the coping self—and that's exactlywhy it never lies.Slowing down isn't withdrawal. It's the most advanced form of alignment.Stop pushing. Listen.The truth will meet you on these very principles when you step Intothe Light Between Oracle Journey.If what's surfacing feels ready for renewal, join the Light BetweenOracle Experience—a guided space for healing dialogue and deeperclarity.ONE TIME - LIFETIME OFFER OF UNLIMITED READINGS [SPECIAL]!Enjoy 50% off a full year of unlimited Oracle readings and access tothe private Sovereign Sounds podcast for just $42 (save $528).Use code LIGHT by Christmas Day to activate your discount.Learn the language of energy. Reclaim your resonance. Create from truth. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelightbetween.substack.com/subscribe

Relax with calm bedtime reading designed to ease you into sleep while gently supporting insomnia relief. This peaceful bedtime reading combines calm facts and steady narration to help quiet the mind and invite rest as you prepare for sleep. In this episode, Benjamin explores the world of snowboarding, tracing its origins, evolution, and place in winter sports culture, allowing you to learn something new while unwinding. His slow, soothing cadence is ideal for drifting off naturally, offering calm, fact-filled bedtime reading created to help with insomnia, stress, and anxious thoughts. Settle in, press play, and let your thoughts soften as sleep gradually takes over. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Snowboarding, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowboarding), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Settle in and enjoy a cozy Christmas episode of Gaston's Great! ✨Steven invites listeners to slow down and soak in the magic of the season with a heartwarming holiday lineup perfect for all ages. He begins by reading the beloved Christmas classic "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", bringing a timeless tradition to life.Along the way, Steven shares some of his favorite Christmas movies and reflects on the simple joys that make this season so special. To wrap things up, he closes the episode with the Dr. Seuss favorite "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" — a story that reminds us all of the true meaning of Christmas.Grab a cup of cocoa, gather the family, and enjoy this festive episode filled with stories, nostalgia, and Christmas cheer.

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Settle into a peaceful riverside soundscape featuring gentle flowing water, soft morning bird song, and subtle binaural beats designed to support deep rest. This calming blend of nature and tone helps quiet the mind, ease stress, and guide you toward a relaxed, meditative state. If you enjoy this independent podcast, please take a moment to like, rate, or subscribe—it helps more than you know. Your support keeps this project going and helps others discover peaceful, meaningful content. Other ways you can support the show: Shop Your Sleep Guru Podcast exclusive T-shirts and baseball caps HERE: https://your-sleep-guru-podcast.printify.me/  created especially for you!

Jon's Kickstarter LinkSummaryIn this conversation, Jon Spira discusses his new book 'I'll Settle for Nothingness: Conversations with Mike Hodges', detailing the genesis of the book, his friendship with the legendary filmmaker, and the exploration of Hodges' versatile career. The discussion covers many things including the making of 'Morons from Outer Space', the challenges of unproduced films, and the emotional journey of writing the book. Spira also shares insights into Hodges' legacy, his experiences with the BFI, and the Kickstarter campaign for the book's publication.TakeawaysThe book is a collection of conversations with Mike Hodges.Jon Spira's friendship with Hodges developed through their shared love of cinema.'Morons from Outer Space' is a film that has gained a cult following despite its initial failure.Hodges was a versatile filmmaker, working across various genres.The Terminal Man is a significant film that was poorly marketed and overlooked.Hodges had many unproduced films that reflect his creative vision.The BFI is preserving Hodges' legacy through his film archive.Spira aims to honor Hodges' memory through this book.The emotional journey of writing the book was profound for Spira.The Kickstarter campaign is a way to celebrate Hodges' work and legacy. This podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you'd like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube:Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentariesAll my links

Finding it hard to drift off? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for a gentle Christmas sleep story, where we travel to the snowy English village of Cloverbridge. Bernard, the village postman, is finishing his rounds on Christmas Eve. As parcels are delivered and memories stirred, one small kindness and a broken clock quietly remind him of time, family, and the beauty of life's little moments. Settle in, get cosy, and let this warm, wintry tale ease you softly into sleep. Love Night Falls?

This week on The Sisters of the Shire Podcast, we're bringing you a special bonus Christmas episode that trades epic quests for hot cocoa and childhood wonder as we dive into Tolkien's Letters from Father Christmas. This is an episode made for indulging your inner child—and maybe sharing with the actual children in your life—as Ashley and her daughter Lizzie take turns reading selections from the letters, while Abi and Ashley pause to discuss the unmistakable Tolkien-ness woven through every polar bear mishap and goblin-infested snowdrift. We talk about what these letters reveal about Tolkien as a father, a storyteller, and a world-builder, and why this small, playful corner of his writing still feels so magical. Settle in by the fire and join us for a Christmas episode that's more North Pole chaos than Middle-earth catastrophe.https://linktr.ee/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast/https://www.patreon.com/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/1HIhmdeX6761vi7RyOjl8f?si=_qwdGdP7SbmAP2RWlji54w

Settle into the warm sound of a crackling fireplace and gentle, cozy fire ambience. This episode creates a relaxing atmosphere designed to ease stress, support quiet focus, and help you unwind at any time of day. With only natural fireplace sounds, it's perfect for reading, studying, meditating, or creating a peaceful background environment. Press play and enjoy the comfort of a calm, steady fire.

t's a festive bonus holiday episode of The Soggy Bottom Girls, and Lisa and Allison are joined by special guest from across the pond, Emma ,to celebrate all things gingerbread. With no tent pressure and no ticking clock, this episode is pure holiday joy — warm spices, ambitious builds, and plenty of opinions about what gingerbread can (and absolutely cannot) support.Together, they delight in creative designs, commiserate over structural mishaps, and revel in the uniquely holiday magic of gingerbread season. It's cozy, chatty, and filled with the kind of good-natured baking nerdery that makes this time of year feel extra sweet.Settle in with something warm and enjoy a bonus episode that's festive, fun, and delightfully low-stakes — because sometimes the best holiday bakes are the ones without a stopwatch.

In the latest episode of our podcast, "Settle In," Geoff Bennett speaks with Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz, an epidemiologist and author of the "Health Nerd" blog. He's spent years helping people understand the data behind the news they see about their health. He spoke about bad science, misconceptions around what we eat and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" campaign. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Drift off with calm bedtime reading designed to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle learning. This soothing episode blends calm facts and bedtime reading rhythms to help quiet the mind, encourage sleep, and soften the edges of insomnia. Settle in as Benjamin peacefully explores the history and traditions of gingerbread, sharing how this spiced treat traveled across cultures and centuries. You can relax while still learning something interesting, all delivered in Benjamin's steady, comforting cadence. There is no whispering here, just calm, fact-filled reading meant to ease stress, anxiety, and restless nights. Press play, get comfortable, and allow your thoughts to slow as you drift gently toward rest. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Gingerbread, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gingerbread), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Professional Noticer, Andy Andrews unwraps a Christmas favorite with an encore reading of Socks for Christmas—proof that the best surprises don't always come in shiny boxes. Told through the eyes of a young boy on Christmas Eve, this story captures the wonder, anticipation, and quiet lessons that only childhood—and Christmas—can teach. With humor, warmth, and Andy's unmistakable storytelling style, Socks for Christmas reminds us that the moments we remember most aren't always the ones we expected… and that perspective often comes wrapped in the simplest packages.  Whether this is your first time hearing it or a tradition you return to each year, this episode is a perfect pause in the middle of a busy season—a chance to smile, reflect, and remember what really matters. Settle in, listen closely, and enjoy this special Christmas episode of The Professional Noticer.

In this powerful and joy‑filled episode, we sit down with humanitarian, author, and CNN Hero Maggie Doyne for a conversation that left us inspired, grounded, and buzzing with gratitude. Maggie, co‑founder and CEO of the BlinkNow Foundation and subject of the documentary “Between the Mountain and the Sky,” joins us from California during a rare stateside visit. What unfolds is an intimate, honest, and often hilarious exchange about purpose, service, motherhood, grief, art, and the beautiful messiness of being human.Maggie shares the origin story of her life's work in Nepal, beginning with a gap year, a chance encounter with children breaking rocks for survival, and the babysitting money that became the seed for a school, a home, and a community that has now transformed countless lives. She reflects on two decades of building the Kopila Valley community, raising children, navigating unimaginable loss, and learning to lead with heart, humility, and hope.We explore the role of art and storytelling in healing, the decade‑long process of filming her documentary, and the vulnerability of letting the world witness both the triumphs and the raw, unfiltered moments of her journey. Maggie talks about the surprising reactions she's received from audiences, the importance of showing real women in real bodies, and why authenticity matters more than polish.The conversation also touches on self‑care in a world that often turns it into another metric of success. Maggie offers a refreshingly grounded perspective on tending to the basics: medical checkups, community, breath, movement, and the small daily practices that keep us tethered. She shares the voices and music that have supported her through dark seasons, from Raffi to Sarah Blondin, and the rituals that anchor her family.As always, we close with our signature playlist picks, inspired by Maggie's light, courage, and the emotional landscape of her story. Expect sunshine, resilience, childhood joy, and a few nostalgic gems.This episode is equal parts heart‑opening and energizing. Maggie reminds us that world‑changing work often begins with one small step, one act of noticing, one moment of saying yes. Her story is a testament to what can happen when compassion meets action, and when we allow ourselves to show up fully—messy bun, milk stains, and all.Settle in for an episode that will stay with you long after the credits roll. Watch the film, Between The Mountain and the Sky here.

In this very special holiday edition of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR once again hand over the mics to the people who know them best (and roast them best), their spouses. Back by popular demand, Kara Ryan and Nick Buzard join the show for a special holiday edition of Boxes and Lines' spouses interviews. This episode features Nick's incredible recovery after quintuple bypass surgery, the Ryans' big Antarctica adventure, UFO sightings, ducks, awful gift-giving, in-law stories, and a hopeful toast to 2026. Settle in, grab a drink, and celebrate the close of 2025 with the Boxes and Lines family.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: John 9-11 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! In today's episode, Hunter invites us into the heart of the Gospel of John, exploring chapters 9 through 11. Together, we witness Jesus as the light of the world—healing the blind, calling the dead to life, and challenging us to consider what stones need rolling away in our own lives. As Hunter guides us through these moving passages, we're reminded that resurrection is not just a story from the past, but an invitation to live anew, even through the darkest nights of the soul. Alongside the Scripture reading, Hunter offers reflections on the significance of letting go of the barriers that separate us from true life and encourages us to trust in God's sufficient grace—no matter how long the night may seem. With moments of prayer and encouragement, this episode becomes a space to find renewed hope, knowing that God's love holds us through every season. Settle in as we journey together through the pages of the Bible, seeking transformation, light, and the joy that comes with knowing that, truly, we are loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Roll the stone aside. There was a stone in front of Lazarus' tomb—a barrier between the grave and life, between the living and the dead. And that stone is an important symbol in this story. For we all have a stone that God is wanting to move away in our lives. What's yours? What's standing between you and life? Lazarus came to life when Jesus spoke his name inside that grave. But the stone still had to be moved away. There was still a barrier, something that stood between him and the life that waited—and the love of those who stood on the other side. Trapped alive in a tomb is no life at all. And yet this is what many Christians experience in their lives. That stone must be rolled away at Jesus' command. And indeed it was. A man once dead is alive. Now there is nothing in the way. Now he is truly alive. And there is no life like resurrection life. For Lazarus, life after the grave was surely sweet indeed. What stone needs to be removed in your life? What is still standing in the way, preventing you from experiencing all that God has for you? Don't ignore, don't shut your ears to his command to come forth. He's done everything that's necessary for you to walk forward in life. The stone has been rolled away. He has raised you from the grave. Now is your time to begin to learn to walk in resurrection life. So come forth. Come forth today. Take that step. Move forward in faith, trusting that God is indeed the God of resurrection, the one who raises us from the dead. He has removed all that needs to be moved, and he stands on the other side ready to embrace you, to walk with you into your new life. Hallelujah. That's a prayer I have for my own soul. That's a prayer I have for my family, for my loved ones. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Welcome to The Powerhouse Feng Shui Podcast, where your environment becomes a gateway to more ease, flow, joy, and abundance. In this special Winter Solstice meditation episode, Patricia Lohan gently guides you into a sacred pause — a moment to slow down, soften, and reconnect with yourself as we enter the longest night of the year and prepare for the return of the light. Across cultures, the Winter Solstice symbolizes rebirth, renewal, and quiet magic — the fertile darkness where seeds are planted before they bloom. In this deeply nourishing meditation, you'll be guided to: Release the weight of the past year with compassion and gratitude Anchor into feelings of peace, safety, and support Honor the lessons and growth you've experienced Let go of old patterns, worries, and emotional stories Reconnect with your inner light and personal power Set heartfelt intentions for the season ahead and beyond Using breath, visualization, and Feng Shui's creative cycles, Patricia invites you to embrace the yin energy of winter — the stillness, reflection, and gentle realignment that prepares you for your next chapter. This meditation is a reminder that even in the darkness, the light is always returning — and so is your clarity, strength, and magic. Settle in, open your heart, and allow this moment to help you come home to yourself as you step into a new cycle of possibilities. ✨ Take a deep breath. The light within you is ready to rise. ✨   Resources: Feng Shui Mini Course or Feng Shui 101 - https://love.powerhousefengshui.com/feng-shui-101 Feng Shui Checklist - https://www.powerhousefengshui.com/feng-shui-checklist-1   Connect with Patricia Lohan: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerhousefengshui/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@patricialohan YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@PatriciaLohan Website - https://patricialohan.com/ Send us an email: miracles@patricialohan.com