Podcasts about Shedding

Canada's Mark Carney could possibly be a role model for our European leaders, and the Swedish Bar Association agrees with our criticism of putting children in prison. In TWISH we hear of Emanuel Swedenborg, a great polymath of the Enlightenment who somehow turned into a religious mystic. Then it's time for the news:RUSSIA: The Ukraine war has given rise to an ‘exorcism economy' in RussiaUK: The current status and concerns of the proposed ban on social media for under 16sSPAIN / SWEDEN: More immigrants, please!Spain to regularise 500,000 undocumented migrantsSwedish Communes say they want more immigrants – for the community and added workforceINTERNATIONAL: So, where do we actually stand on microplastics?UK: Bigfoot has crossed the pondThe Really Wrong Award goes to the UK House of Lords, where a few unelected persons are somehow allowed to filibuster the Assisted Dying Bill.Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-516.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:53 Greetings0:10:45 TWISH0:28:07 News1:00:57 Really Wrong1:05:35 Word of the Week1:06:54 Quote1:08:18 Outro1:09:40 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 293, we talk about moving into the new year focused on success, freedom, prosperity, and mobility. Shedding last year's heaviness and stagnation, we step into 2026 ready to build, achieve, acquire, and expand. We all have a choice in what the next year entails — what choice are you going to make? Please enjoy Episode 293 of The Endless Endeavor Podcast. Connect with Greg: Instagram: @granderson33 Email: gregandersonpodcast@gmail.com Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/Granderson33 Podcast Apparel: www.theelectricnorth.com Episode Resources:  Moya Brand https://www.moyabrand.com Coupon ENDLESS 20% off Vortex Optics ENDLESS20 for 20% off all Vortex Products https://www.eurooptic.com/ If you enjoy the show, make sure to give the Endless Endeavor Podcast a rating via your favorite audio platform OR on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieFsr26t9cyPDKMbLQJzXw/featured!

If you have been feeling restless, emotionally raw, impatient with your old patterns, or like your current life suddenly feels too small, you are not imagining it.  As we close out the Year of the Snake and prepare to enter the Year of the Fire Horse on February 17, 2026, we are moving through a rare 60-year transition cycle associated with identity shifts, shedding outdated patterns, and stepping into a faster, bolder chapter of life.  This episode explores the final shedding required before a major quantum jump, why this phase can feel emotionally intense, and how to stop delaying the version of you that is ready to move forward.  Instead of surface-level motivation or spiritual bypassing, this conversation focuses on honest self-reflection, releasing emotional attachments, confronting resistance, and taking decisive action so you can move into your next level with clarity and momentum.  RESOURCES MENTIONED:  !!CLOSING SOON!!:My Exclusive 2-Month Private Business Coaching Program APPLY HERE   (*Serious applicants only please)  **New Year's Abundance Sale Ending** Make More Work Less: The Money Relationship Healing & Manifestation Program GET THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER HERE  >> Join the famous ProjectME Posse Business & Money Coaching Membership HERE  {FREE GIFT-LIMITED TIME} Walk into Your Wealthiest Season walking manifestation series + Guided Wealth Journal GET IT HERE    CONNECT WITH TIFF:  Tiffany on Instagram @projectme_with_tiffany   Tiffany on TikTok @projectme_with_tiffany  Tiffany on YouTube: ProjectME TV  Tiffany's FREE Abundance Email Community: JOIN HERE > The Secret Posse Digest     In this episode, you will learn:  • Why this Snake-to-Fire Horse transition is a rare 60-year cycle
  • Why you may feel unusually restless, emotionally stretched, or disconnected from your old identity
  • The difference between dreaming about change and embodying real transformation
  • The real reason people resist their next level even when they want it
  • What habits, attachments, and identity patterns may be holding you back
  • Why discomfort can be a sign of readiness rather than instability
  • How to stop negotiating with the version of you that can no longer come with you
  • A simple self-honesty exercise to identify what you need to release
  • How to take one bold action that signals you are ready for your next chapter  This episode is designed to activate clarity, encourage decisive movement, and support a powerful identity upgrade as you prepare for your next quantum jump. 

Send us a textWe guide a short activation for the in‑between: honoring the snake's slow shedding while inviting the fire horse's clean momentum. Through tapping, tone language, and a simple ritual, we help you integrate wisdom and move with timing that belongs to you.• EFT tapping to honor liminal space• reframing slow seasons as sacred work• affirmations to welcome rising fire without rushing• introduction to tone language for somatic resonance• ritual steps to braid serpent wisdom into motion• practical cues for grounding, safety, and timing• reminders that you are not behind• closing integration for clarity and momentumPlease feel free to share this with family or friends, anybody you feel like might benefit from this.If you're looking for an easy printer-friendly version of this to take with you into your ritual space, you can find that here.Support the showCurious about working together? Book your Soul Signature Session here. While my website and undergoes a MAJOR renovation feel free to email me directly at kellyhowecoaching@gmail.com to learn about my 3 month containers and follow @frequencyfirst & @kellyhowe.co on IG and feel free to slide on into those DM's. Comment "The Return" to learn about my latest offers and what it looks like to co-create frequency first leadership. If something is stirring in you, I'd love to chat

When we think about environmental impacts in the outdoors, we often focus on things we can see: litter left behind, eroded trails, overcrowded trailheads. But some of the most significant impacts are invisible, and they're showing up in places many of us consider pristine.In episode 208 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we're talking about microplastics in remote wilderness areas and what new research is revealing about how they get there. Joining me today is Dr. Tim Keyes.Prior to joining Welch College of Business & Technology in 2019, Dr. Keyes was employed by General Electric as a Senior Risk Analytics Manager for 22 years, and for seven years prior to that he worked as a Senior Systems Engineer at Measurex/Honeywell. He now consults with banks and nonprofits through his company, Evergreen Business Analytics, LLC.In addition to his professional work, Dr. Keyes leads adventure science expeditions with students to research air and water quality across the Northeast United States. He has summited all of the high peaks in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains in New York, the Green Mountains in Vermont, and half, to date, of the high peaks in New Hampshire's White Mountains.Professionally, Dr. Keyes has published more than ten professional papers and holds seventeen patents related to risk analytics. His most recent refereed research was published in 2023 in the peer-reviewed Elsevier journal Heliyon. In 2025, an adventure science expedition he led received global attention for its potential impact on environmental health and backcountry recreation.Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalistBuy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/outdoorminimalist⁠⁠⁠Listener Survey: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------------Learn MoreResearch: https://adkh2h.org/wp-content/uploads/Return-to-Lake-Tear-Expedition-Report-September-2025.pdfGuardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/13/microplastics-hiking-shoes-outdoor-gear Rozalia Project: https://www.rozaliaproject.orgFootwear Collective: https://earthdna.org/home/the-footwear-collective/Guppy Friend: https://www.patagonia.com/product/guppyfriend-microplastic-washing-bag/4260750820839.html

Bonus EpisodeThis was a bonus episode I had to record.As we approach the final days of the Year of the Snake and prepare to enter the Year of the Fire Horse, I'm sharing very honestly what this last shedding has looked like in my own life. The relationships, patterns, habits, and identities that can't come with me into what's next… even when letting go hurts.This episode is about grief, nervous system overwhelm, sugar cravings as a symptom (not the problem), and the real work of choosing ease over urgency. It's about listening to your body, protecting your energy, and understanding that growth doesn't always look like pushing harder, it often looks like making space.If you're feeling like something is coming to an end…If you're exhausted, overwhelmed, or clinging to things that once felt safe…This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and consciously choose what you're ready to release—so you can step into what you're calling in.

These final weeks of the year of the Snake ... will set the stage for your passionate forward momentum and leadership in the year of the Fire Horse. Listen in to understand how to work with this energy to liberate more life force for creation, and finally let the past go... so you can blast forward into your new beginning. This year, the Lunar New Year aligns with a Solar Eclipse.  This is rare and I can't possibly think of a more powerful start to the year of the Fire Horse. To work with this energy for your highest Purpose, Power, and Potential, Click here to sign up for the Solar Eclipse masterclass + meditation. I've never done this before... but we are doing sliding scale starting at just $11 to make this accessible to as many people as possible. We are the Ones bringing forward a new way. It's written in the Stars. Thank you for listening, -Ayesha

Heidi and Ellen welcome Aquarius, the season of gathering in the name of PROGRESS. This is the sign of HUMANITY. This is the sign of democracy and equality. We are in distressing times. But we are also in a time when huge change and reinvention is possible.  This is a call to gather, a call to make new choices, a call to think outside the box, a call to dig deep. They celebrate the birthdays of Virginia Woolf and Toni Morrison. Heidi read the poem Shedding the Old by Samantha Thornhill. Chart Your Career Instagram: @chartyourcareerpodcast To connect, visit: Ellen Fondiler, Career & Business Strategist: ellenfondiler.com, IG: @elfondiler Heidi Rose Robbins, Astrologer & Poet: heidirose.com, IG: @heidiroserobbins  

Ready for proof that letting go creates room for better? We open the new year by celebrating real momentum—Rising Star growth, marathon listening, and fan-favorite ratings—then move straight into a candid story about alignment. When a “forever job” turned toxic, we made the hard call to leave, and that decision sparked a cascade of healthier choices: a mission-driven remote role in cancer care, a routine that actually supports family life, and a dedicated she shed office to protect focus and sanity.We unpack how small, concrete steps build the courage for bigger moves. It began with clearing clutter—cabinets, drawers, expired items—and grew into a deeper audit of values at work. If your day-to-day doesn't match your beliefs, stress compounds. Switching to remote care meant fewer distractions, better privacy, and the priceless ability to catch first steps at home. The final tie to the past was a per diem safety net that only made financial sense on paper. Once released, an unexpected cleaning gig arrived that replaced (and then exceeded) the income while offering something rare: calm. One decision to stop holding what drained us opened space for opportunities that fit.We also reflect on last year's most-downloaded episode—Loving an Addict: A Daughter's Journey—to honor why vulnerable stories resonate. Even with backlash, honest conversations help people feel seen, and that's why they travel. If you're weighing your own change, we share practical steps: brain-dump what's heavy, start with easy wins, set boundaries around misfits, and trust the void you create. Titles and old goals can be comforting, but pruning is how growth happens.If this conversation hits home, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review to help more people find the show. What's one thing you're ready to shed this week?If you found value in today's show please return the favor and leave a positive review and share it with someone important to you! https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/reviews/new/Find all you need to know about the show https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077724159859Join the 2% of Americans that Buy American and support American Together we can bring back American Manufacturing https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/Loud Proud American Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudproudamericanLoud Proud American Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/Loud Proud American TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loud_proud_americanLoud Proud American YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYQtOt6KVURuySWYQ2GWtwThank you for Supporting My American Dream!

Your job is not your identity—and believing it is may be costing you your energy, joy, and leadership longevity. In this episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, burnout coach and author Elisha Meek breaks down how high achievers unknowingly trap themselves in burnout through perfectionism, people-pleasing, and control. She shares practical tools to reclaim purpose without quitting your career, including her Brains-Body-Soul 5-5-5 reset and the power of identity diversification.Timestamps: 00:00 – Why your title is not your identity 02:00 – Elisha's burnout “lightning bolt” moment 05:30 – Hidden signs of burnout leaders ignore 10:00 – Identity diversification explained 14:30 – Control, perfectionism, and people-pleasing 21:30 – When strengths become career-limiting 27:00 – The Brains-Body-Soul 5-5-5 reset 33:00 – Why breakthroughs rarely happen alone 38:00 – One micro-step to reclaim purpose 42:00 – How to break up with burnout before it breaks youConnect with Elisha Meek: Website: elishameek.com Instagram: @elisha.meek LinkedIn: @ElishaMeek Facebook: @Elisha Meek CoachingJoin the Book Launch Team of her upcoming book, Breakup with Burnout breakupwithburnout.elishameek.com/launchCall to Action: Subscribe, rate, and share this episode with a leader who needs permission to stop burning out in silence.  PODCAST      VIDEOCASTSupport the show

Rebirth doesn't begin with becoming—it begins with letting go. In this season opener, we talk about what it really means to shed the old version of yourself—the one built to survive, not thrive. This episode invites you to honor who you've been while releasing what no longer serves you, making space for healing, growth, and reclaiming your power.Together, we'll explore the discomfort that comes with change, the courage it takes to start over, and the commitment required to stay on the path of becoming. This isn't about erasing your past—it's about transforming it and stepping into a new chapter with intention.If you're ready for a clean slate, a deeper level of self-awareness, and a season of becoming who you were always meant to be, this episode is where your rebirth begins.

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Send us a textWe trace the shift from the shedding of 2025 to the foundations of 2026, reframing slow starts as recalibration and aligning with one coherent timeline. We share hard-won lessons on boundaries, community, and the end of karmic loops, with practical steps to root and grow.• 2025 as exposure and collapse, 2026 as foundation and growth• motivation dips as nervous system recalibration rather than failure• boundaries in pricing, friendships and business to protect alignment• moving from individual survival mode to intentional community• loneliness, broken systems and the need for shared support• timelines aligning to one coherent self with fewer masks• ending karmic loops and honoring what no longer fits• rooting, presence and integration as the year's core practicesMake sure you guys like, subscribe, and follow this podcast because it helps my numbers. Leave me a comment and I will talk to you laterSupport the showContact For Real Talk with IsabelEmail: isabelmindbodysoul@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/franke.isabel/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@isabel.franke?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcWebsite: https://isabelhealing.com

How do the past versions of ourselves prevent us from experiencing who we are? How can we become more present to what exists in our lives, to the people, callings, and divine encounters that reveal themselves to us every day? The Zohar says "The righteous live every day as if it is their last." What does this teaching illuminate about living life with more presence, living with less attachment to the days that came before this one, to meet each moment fully, to shed old identities and fully experience what exists right now in our lives? * * * * * * *To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at info@humanandholy.comTo support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

Guys. I'M MOVING TO MIAMI!!! The course of events that have taken place in the last couple weeks have been living proof of what is possible when you act from a place of alignment, trust the process, and lean on your faith in the universe. It feels like all the work that I've put in during 2025, all the SHEDDING that has occurred…it wasn't for no reason. It was total preparation for this year and all that's to come. I share the exact steps I took to connect with this massive manifestation - something greater than I ever could have imagined. It didn't always feel easy, in fact most of the time it felt challenging. But it strengthened my faith so much. And I knew the entire time that these obstacles were preparing me for something amazing I just didn't know what that was until now. I hope this episode inspires you and serves as a reminder to trust the process, trust yourself, and trust the universe. It can take time for your external reality to reflect all the inner work you're doing but don't be discouraged in the patience period. There are things going on behind the scenes that you can't yet see. Trust that. And be open and ready for all the magic that unfolds and all the miracles that are ALREADY ON THEIR WAY TO YOU.IG: @syncd.up

Shedding the Past - Finding Balance and New BeginningsCo-hosts Kelle Sparta and Joshua Radewan discuss their personal journeys through physical healing, emotional processing, and spiritual transformation. Kelle shares her post-surgical experience of navigating a double hernia recovery and the unexpected physical shifts that followed.Key Topics Include:Dying to oneselfResetting old habitsReleasing past failuresSetting inspired patternsThe profound impact grief has on personal evolutionThe importance of consciously choosing one's new identityAligning daily habits with new goalsTrust in the universe00:00 Welcome to Spirits: Meet Your Hosts00:51 Post-Surgery Reflections and Life Reset03:54 The Symbolism of Tattoos and Snakes06:02 Technical Difficulties and Mercury Retrograde06:45 Dying to Yourself: A New Way of Being09:58 Hyperfocus and Finding Balance16:45 Rebuilding Habits and Physical Health18:34 Embracing Leadership and Self-Transformation19:46 Upleveling the Business and Personal Growth20:37 Embracing Recognition and Overcoming Grief21:15 The Power of Grief Clearing23:36 Impact of Personal Energy on Business24:20 Using Media for Emotional Release29:10 Revisiting the Basics and Teaching Others30:08 Navigating Fear and Inspired Action36:41 Breaking the Doom Scrolling Habit39:19 Concluding Thoughts and Call to ActionKeywords:spiritual awakeningdying to yourselfspiritual deathego deathspiritual rebirthidentity shiftpersonal transformationspiritual evolutiongrief clearinghealing griefenergy healingshadow workspiritual growthinner workemotional healingletting godeath of the old selfspiritual podcastmetaphysical podcastconscious evolutionspiritual leadershipSaturn returnshamanic journeyritual healingsound healingenergy workempath healingspiritual businesshealing burnoutspiritual burnoutawakening symptomsspiritual resetbecoming your true selfpurpose and meaningwoo spiritualityIf you would like to learn more please book a Discovery Call here: https://kellesparta.com/discovery-call/Licensing and Credits:“Spirit Sherpa” is the sole property of Kelle Sparta Enterprises and is distributed under a Creative Commons: BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. For more information about this licensing, please go to www.creativecommons.org. Any requests for deviations to this licensing should be sent to kelle@kellesparta.com. To sign up for, or get more information on the programs, offerings, and services referenced in this episode, please go to www.kellesparta.com

My name is Corey Martin. I'm 24 years old and based on the Gold Coast, Australia. I'm fortunate to have an incredibly supportive family and partner who have backed me every step of the way. I'm currently on a significant weight-loss and health journey and am proud to say I'm down 60kg so far, with strong motivation to keep going. This journey began after listening to one of The Fasting Highway episodes in September 2024, which my aunt recommended during a very challenging period in my life. At the time, I was struggling deeply with my health and well-being and had recently been turned down for a job due to my weight (172kg). This came after a particularly low point, where a back injury left me unable to work or do much of anything for around six months. Something truly clicked after hearing your episode — a switch I had tried to flip before, but never successfully followed through on. This time was different. In October 2024, I began intermittent fasting alongside awhole-food diet. The results were remarkable, and it motivated me to push further. I started with walking and gradually introduced weight training and cardio, with guidance and support from my older brother, Haydn. I held myself strictly accountable and remained disciplined with my nutrition. During this time, I also undertook several major internationaltrips. In February, I spent three weeks in Japan with my partner, Ella, and my younger brother, Blake. In May, Ella and I embarked on a 33-day cruise from Sydney to Vancouver, with many incredible stops along the way. We then spent time in Whistler before travelling to Los Angeles and Las Vegas. While international travel can often disrupt progress, I was determined to stay consistent — and I'm proud to say I did. Today, I'm at 112kg and genuinely couldn't be happier. My life has changed in countless positive ways.Graeme's Links to connect with me directly. Come and Join Our Patreon Community At the Link Belowwww.patreon.com/thefastinghighway.Come for a month or stay for a year, check it out, and get all the content. Your first step to excellent support and accountability is right here. Make 2026 your year. To Book a Zoom Call With Graeme One-on-One, Go Here www.thefastinghighway.com Get help, get coaching.To Read My Book The Fasting Highway Amazon or all good book sellers.To Listen to My Audio Book Apple Books or many Audio Book Platforms Free on Joining The Patreon Community To be a guest on the show, please go to www.thefastinghighway.com, click on listen to the podcast, " and follow the how to be a guest prompt.Disclaimer - All views are those of the host and guest and should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor before starting any health plan.

As the veterinary profession heads into 2026, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, take on a topic many veterinary professionals think about but rarely discuss out loud: whether organized veterinary medicine is still serving the people it represents. This episode is an honest, thoughtful conversation about governance, leadership, and what happens when questioning the status quo is labeled as “disruption.” Beckie shares her recent decision to step away from national leadership, what led to it, and why dissent is often mistaken for disloyalty. Together, Ernie and Beckie unpack why transparency, inclusion, and listening matter more than ever as veterinary medicine grows more complex. You'll hear why ignoring new ideas risks irrelevance, how veterinary technicians continue to fight for meaningful representation, and what other organizations are getting right when it comes to listening and adapting. This episode is not about burning things down. It's about caring enough to make them better. If you've ever felt unheard, frustrated, or unsure where you fit in the profession, this conversation will resonate. #VeterinaryViewfinder #VetMedLeadership #VetTechVoice #OrganizedVetMed #VeterinaryMedicine #VetLife #VetTeam #VetMed2026

Happy New Year and welcome to Talking Smack 415's 2026 Energetic Forecast: Maia's Take.We love that 2026 arrives with a very low tolerance for BS, and Jamie the Great, Maia, and I are already feeling it.This year is all about shedding, cleansing, and letting go—of people, patterns, places, and habits that drain you instead of replenish you. Think of it as an energetic detox for your life.Important timing note: January 2026 acts as an extended transition month—a continuation of 2025. You're being given a final window to release what no longer serves you. The true energetic new year doesn't fully kick in until February 2026, and when it does? It's clean. It's fresh. It's different.Spirit Animal of the Year: The Frog Frog energy represents cleansing, renewal, and rebirth. Water is medicine this year—whether that's swimming, cold plunging, baths, or simply being near water. Anything that helps you wash it off matters.Tarot Energy: The Fool The first card up signals new beginnings, fresh starts, and bold leaps of faith. The Fool asks you to trust the jump—even before you can see the landing.Color of the Year: Green Green shows up everywhere—frog energy, spring energy, heart-chakra energy. And yes, even being green with envy holds wisdom this year. Envy can act as a compass, pointing you toward what your heart truly wants. Let it guide you—not consume you or bring you down.Numerology Check-In We've just completed a 9-year cycle. 2026 is a 1 year—the energy of initiation, leadership, and starting over. This year is going to feel totally different, which is kind of the point. We're beginning again.If you're ready to release what's not aligned, trust your heart as a GPS, and step into what's next with clarity and courage—this forecast is your roadmap.Tune in, scrub it off, and let 2026 be the year you meet the real you.PS: Ten years ago, in 2016, I created an art installation called The Shedding. Apparently, the universe loves a long callback.Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh. Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!

Shedding the Skin Needed to Set the Stage for 2026 As we step into 2026, it's tempting to rush ahead with goals, intentions, and action. But energetically, we're still in a powerful transition period. Although the calendar year has changed, the Fire Horse doesn't officially arrive until February 17, meaning we're still completing the work of the Year of the Snake. In this solo episode, JJ explores why this moment is less about acceleration—and more about discernment, honesty, and conscious completion. The Year of the Snake asks us to shed old skins: identities, coping strategies, emotional patterns, and roles that once served us but now limit who we're becoming. Before the Fire Horse ignites momentum, visibility, and bold action, we're being invited to get clean, aligned, and intentional. In this episode, you'll hear: Why 2026 begins as a threshold year, not a starting line Key themes of the Year of the Snake and what we're still meant to release What Fire Horse energy amplifies—and why preparation matters The three essential lessons to integrate before February 17 How to move into 2026 authentically, intentionally, creatively, and passionately Why shedding before sprinting creates sustainable momentum This episode is an invitation to slow down just enough to listen—to your body, your nervous system, and your deeper truth—so that when the Fire Horse arrives, you're ready to ride it with clarity instead of chaos. ✨ If you feel the call to shed a skin and enter 2026 more aligned than ever, this conversation will meet you right where you are. http://jjflizanes.com/apply http://jjflizanes.com/14day http://jjflizanes.com/mm  

Shedding the Skin Needed to Set the Stage for 2026 As we step into 2026, it's tempting to rush ahead with goals, intentions, and action. But energetically, we're still in a powerful transition period. Although the calendar year has changed, the Fire Horse doesn't officially arrive until February 17, meaning we're still completing the work of the Year of the Snake. In this solo episode, JJ explores why this moment is less about acceleration—and more about discernment, honesty, and conscious completion. The Year of the Snake asks us to shed old skins: identities, coping strategies, emotional patterns, and roles that once served us but now limit who we're becoming. Before the Fire Horse ignites momentum, visibility, and bold action, we're being invited to get clean, aligned, and intentional. In this episode, you'll hear: Why 2026 begins as a threshold year, not a starting line Key themes of the Year of the Snake and what we're still meant to release What Fire Horse energy amplifies—and why preparation matters The three essential lessons to integrate before February 17 How to move into 2026 authentically, intentionally, creatively, and passionately Why shedding before sprinting creates sustainable momentum This episode is an invitation to slow down just enough to listen—to your body, your nervous system, and your deeper truth—so that when the Fire Horse arrives, you're ready to ride it with clarity instead of chaos. ✨ If you feel the call to shed a skin and enter 2026 more aligned than ever, this conversation will meet you right where you are. http://jjflizanes.com/apply http://jjflizanes.com/14day http://jjflizanes.com/mm  

Shedding the Skin Needed to Set the Stage for 2026 As we step into 2026, it's tempting to rush ahead with goals, intentions, and action. But energetically, we're still in a powerful transition period. Although the calendar year has changed, the Fire Horse doesn't officially arrive until February 17, meaning we're still completing the work of the Year of the Snake. In this solo episode, JJ explores why this moment is less about acceleration—and more about discernment, honesty, and conscious completion. The Year of the Snake asks us to shed old skins: identities, coping strategies, emotional patterns, and roles that once served us but now limit who we're becoming. Before the Fire Horse ignites momentum, visibility, and bold action, we're being invited to get clean, aligned, and intentional. In this episode, you'll hear: Why 2026 begins as a threshold year, not a starting line Key themes of the Year of the Snake and what we're still meant to release What Fire Horse energy amplifies—and why preparation matters The three essential lessons to integrate before February 17 How to move into 2026 authentically, intentionally, creatively, and passionately Why shedding before sprinting creates sustainable momentum This episode is an invitation to slow down just enough to listen—to your body, your nervous system, and your deeper truth—so that when the Fire Horse arrives, you're ready to ride it with clarity instead of chaos. ✨ If you feel the call to shed a skin and enter 2026 more aligned than ever, this conversation will meet you right where you are. http://jjflizanes.com/apply http://jjflizanes.com/14day http://jjflizanes.com/mm  

Shedding the Skin Needed to Set the Stage for 2026 As we step into 2026, it's tempting to rush ahead with goals, intentions, and action. But energetically, we're still in a powerful transition period. Although the calendar year has changed, the Fire Horse doesn't officially arrive until February 17, meaning we're still completing the work of the Year of the Snake. In this solo episode, JJ explores why this moment is less about acceleration—and more about discernment, honesty, and conscious completion. The Year of the Snake asks us to shed old skins: identities, coping strategies, emotional patterns, and roles that once served us but now limit who we're becoming. Before the Fire Horse ignites momentum, visibility, and bold action, we're being invited to get clean, aligned, and intentional. In this episode, you'll hear: Why 2026 begins as a threshold year, not a starting line Key themes of the Year of the Snake and what we're still meant to release What Fire Horse energy amplifies—and why preparation matters The three essential lessons to integrate before February 17 How to move into 2026 authentically, intentionally, creatively, and passionately Why shedding before sprinting creates sustainable momentum This episode is an invitation to slow down just enough to listen—to your body, your nervous system, and your deeper truth—so that when the Fire Horse arrives, you're ready to ride it with clarity instead of chaos. ✨ If you feel the call to shed a skin and enter 2026 more aligned than ever, this conversation will meet you right where you are. http://jjflizanes.com/apply http://jjflizanes.com/14day http://jjflizanes.com/mm  

Shedding the Skin Needed to Set the Stage for 2026 As we step into 2026, it's tempting to rush ahead with goals, intentions, and action. But energetically, we're still in a powerful transition period. Although the calendar year has changed, the Fire Horse doesn't officially arrive until February 17, meaning we're still completing the work of the Year of the Snake. In this solo episode, JJ explores why this moment is less about acceleration—and more about discernment, honesty, and conscious completion. The Year of the Snake asks us to shed old skins: identities, coping strategies, emotional patterns, and roles that once served us but now limit who we're becoming. Before the Fire Horse ignites momentum, visibility, and bold action, we're being invited to get clean, aligned, and intentional. In this episode, you'll hear: Why 2026 begins as a threshold year, not a starting line Key themes of the Year of the Snake and what we're still meant to release What Fire Horse energy amplifies—and why preparation matters The three essential lessons to integrate before February 17 How to move into 2026 authentically, intentionally, creatively, and passionately Why shedding before sprinting creates sustainable momentum This episode is an invitation to slow down just enough to listen—to your body, your nervous system, and your deeper truth—so that when the Fire Horse arrives, you're ready to ride it with clarity instead of chaos. ✨ If you feel the call to shed a skin and enter 2026 more aligned than ever, this conversation will meet you right where you are. http://jjflizanes.com/apply http://jjflizanes.com/14day http://jjflizanes.com/mm  

STEPPING GENTLY INTO 2026: PAUSE, REFLECT, AND PREPARE Happy New Year, my friends! It feels so good to be back. As 2026 begins, you might be noticing a quiet stillness - a feeling that the year hasn't quite arrived, that you're not ready to rush forward just yet. This is a beautiful time to slow down, to shed what no longer serves you, and to get clear on how you truly want to feel. For me, it's been about noticing patterns, releasing old habits, and gently tuning in to what brings ease, joy, and creativity. Before the year picks up pace, take a moment with me: What do you need to let go of? How do you want your days to feel as you step into 2026?   THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE: SHEDDING AND STILLNESS This period has been about noticing what no longer serves me: physical clutter, teaching habits, limiting beliefs, and thought patterns. I'm shedding. And the idea of starting the year at full gallop doesn't feel right just yet. There's power in pausing, observing, and allowing the stillness to guide us. I've been running my online event, Design Your Life, for over seven years. Usually, this season sees a surge of energy, goal-setting, and action. This year is different. The retreat, too, has shifted focus from goals to release, preparing us for the upcoming Year of the Fire Horse - a rare and potent astrological shift not seen since the 15th century.   FINANCIAL FREEDOM AS A STATE OF MIND One powerful insight came to me recently: financial freedom isn't about hitting a target number. It's a state of mind. You can have millions in the bank and still feel anxious or restricted. True freedom comes from cultivating a sense of ease, abundance, and joy in your life - independent of the digits in your account. This reflection has shaped my thinking for 2026. It's led me to ask myself: How do I want to feel? How do I want to spend my time? These simple but profound questions are guiding me to design a life aligned with creativity, intention, and personal growth.   Click here for the full show notes:  https://www.unitedartspace.org/youre-not-behind-youre-still-shedding/  

As the Lunar New Year shifts from the introspective Year of the Snake into the bold, forward-moving Fire Horse, Adrienne, Natalie, and Nora pause—before picking up the reins.This isn't about starting over.It's about shedding what no longer fits and trusting the growth already in motion.In this opening episode of 2026, the three reflect on the wins, adaptations, and intentional discomfort of 2025—and how honoring what already happened creates steadier, more sustainable momentum moving forward.Together, they explore:What it meant to shed the Snake—old patterns, over-functioning, and quiet resentmentHow intentional discomfort became a practice of presence, not pressureSaying no sooner—and why that matteredListening to the body before the mind rushed aheadMeeting moments with awareness instead of reactionWhy 2026 doesn't require reinvention—just continuationWins aren't just accomplishments.They're adaptations. They're moments of staying present when it would've been easier to push through or check out.This conversation marks the shift from reflection to movement—without bypassing the pause.Nothing resets on January 1.But with the Fire Horse, we move forward clearer, more embodied, and a little more honest about what we're carrying with us.A grounded, honest beginning to 2026—together. Giddy Up!Send us a textWanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comThe theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other original yoga-inspired compositions by visiting bio.site/mcrworks. For the latest updates on upcoming events featuring his live music for yoga and meditation, be sure to follow @maryogamusic on Instagram.

Send us a textAPOLOGIES FOR THE BACKGROUND ROAD NOISE; RECORDED IN TRANSIT.The air feels charged, like a match on the verge of lighting. We're stepping into a year where vision wants motion, and the cosmic weather agrees: Saturn and Neptune move into Aries, and the Fire Horse energy kicks purpose into high gear. That combination points to a rare window where structures can finally serve dreams instead of stalling them. I walk through what that means for your daily choices—how to plan with intention without locking yourself into rigidity, and how to build the kind of rhythm that keeps you grounded while everything speeds up.We explore the shift from shedding to showing up, naming the emotional and practical skills that help you cross the threshold. I share a simple framework for mapping your year that prioritizes divine timing, meaningful milestones, and humane pacing. Then we get specific with a sign-by-sign guide: Aries owning confident self-sufficiency, Taurus stepping into leadership, Gemini reclaiming freedom, Cancer reviving creative flow, Leo quietly building wealth, Virgo embracing rebirth, Libra refining soul-centered partnership, Scorpio receiving emotional restoration, Sagittarius locking into clarity, Capricorn expanding abundance, Aquarius practicing real self-love, and Pisces settling into inner harmony.If you're craving structure that honors your intuition, I've got you. Monthly live classes focus on timely themes like divine timing, the Honey Hub membership layers in small-group support and mini readings, and a monthly reading subscription offers deep, consistent guidance at a friendly rate. This is a year to choose your future on purpose—one aligned action at a time. Press play, map your next move, and share your sign's theme with me. If this lands, subscribe, leave a review, and pass it to a friend who's ready to build something real.Learn more about, book a session with or contact India Leigh at indialeigh.com

We live in a culture where monogamy isn't just presented as one way to have relationships—it's positioned as the only natural, healthy, and moral way to relate. This assumption runs so deep that most of us never even question it. But what happens when we start examining these unspoken rules that shape our relationships?Mono-normativity affects all of us, whether we're monogamous or not. Bringing these unconscious assumptions into the light can create more authentic, intentional relationships. Because here's the truth: you can't truly consent to something you don't know you're choosing.In this episode, we talk about:— The difference between monogamy and mono-normativity— Why most couples never explicitly define what monogamy means to them—and the problems this creates— How to "individuate" your monogamous relationship by making conscious choices rather than following default scripts— The way exclusivity gets overcoupled with safety, specialness, and relationship validity— Practical ways to decenter monogamy without devaluing it— How auditing your language can help create more inclusive spaces for all relationship styles— Why making monogamy a conscious choice can actually strengthen your relationship— The importance of distinguishing between attraction, fantasy, and action in any relationship— How creative practices like making playlists, writing, and storytelling can help us imagine relating beyond mono-normative frameworks— The value of creating your own "monogamy statement" with your partner as a connective, clarifying exercise— Why questioning mono-normativity doesn't mean you have to change your relationship structure—it just means you get to choose it consciouslyResources mentioned in this episode:— Alex Alberto's memoir Entwined and their short filmJOIN The Year Of Opening® community for a full year of learning & support. Registration is open now at ⁠⁠www.TheYearOfOpening.com⁠⁠Learn the 5 secrets to open your relationship the smart wayAre you ready to open your relationship happily? Find out at www.JoliQuiz.comGet the answers you want to create the open relationship of your dreams! Sign up for an Ask Me Anything hereMusic: Dance of Felt by ⁠Blue Dot Sessions

Join me as we talk way more about snakes than you planned to today! Have mixed feelings about New Year's resolutions but still want to honestly reflect on the year?This episode is a loving nudge to stop hoarding past experiences and gripping onto past karma, in order to grow into something bigger. Don't miss the value of this potent time of the year! Grab a cup of tea and join me for today's year end episode. Link to FEMMES AND THEMS COMEDY think tank January 15th at Reedmor in Portsmouth: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SSN2VHSLiked this episode? Send it to the hottest person you know and leave me 5 stars

In this episode, Michelle closes out 2025 with a reflective solo episode about change, resilience, and retail. She shares her move from California to Oregon, joining her local Downtown Business Association, lessons from closing stores, strategies for surviving tariffs and fast-forward retail changes, and plans for 2026 including writing a book and possibly opening a new store. Honest, practical advice for retailers facing hard choices—and encouragement to lean into new opportunities.We are doing our first-ever open call! You can submit your store or favorite store to be on the podcast because every store has a story behind it! Go to theretailwhorepodcast.com, click on SUBMIT YOUR STORE, fill out an easy form and we'll see you on the mic!What's inside:Why community involvement and small-town retail revitalization can be a meaningful next step (and how Michelle is getting involved in Medford's Downtown Business Association).Practical survival tactics for retailers: high/low buying, extending show time, cutting costs, pricing strategy amid tariffs, and where to find higher-margin merchandise.Personal stories and mindset: lessons from store closures, managing ego, protecting mental health, and embracing change (plus plans to write a book).Support the show

As we wrap up the year, we're inviting you into a different kind of year-end ritual—one that's less about resolutions and more about reflection. In this episode, we're doing a midlife audit: looking honestly at what we're ready to shed and what we want to intentionally carry forward into 2026. From other people's opinions to outdated expectations, we're talking about the emotional baggage that quietly drains our energy—and how freeing it can be to finally let it go.We also dig into what we're keeping: connection, meaning, nervous system regulation, health, authenticity, and the freedom to live outside the status quo. This is a grounded, honest conversation about midlife as a season of shedding skins, reclaiming agency, and choosing a life that actually feels good to live. If you're craving clarity, permission, and a more intentional way to step into the new year, this one's for you. Episode Highlights:[0:46] – Kicking off a year-end audit instead of traditional resolutions [1:18] – The inspiration behind “not caring anymore” at midlife [3:03] – Letting go as a lifelong practice and why shedding gets easier with age [4:40] – Releasing other people's opinions about our bodies, habits, and choices [7:44] – Being done with explaining ourselves—bedtimes included [9:28] – Downsizing, simplifying, and redefining what “home” needs to be now [13:09] – Midlife as a season of shedding and making space for what's next [14:45] – Letting go of one-sided or draining friendships [16:43] – Prioritizing nervous system regulation and protecting our peace [17:42] – Giving up pretending we're fine when we're not [20:00] – Choosing depth, authenticity, and real conversations over small talk [22:06] – What we're keeping: health, strength, movement, and time outdoors [24:56] – Filtering life through meaning, purpose, and connection [25:51] – Saying yes to connection and whole-body yeses [28:00] – Comfort over performance: clothes, shoes, and realistic expectations [30:08] – Speaking our truth, changing our minds, and honoring ourselves [31:02] – Letting go of the status quo and choosing a life that fits [34:44] – Remembering that life is happening now, not later If today's discussion resonated with you or sparked curiosity, please rate, follow, and share "Insights from the Couch" with others. Your support helps us reach more people and continue providing valuable insights. Here's to finding our purposes and living a life full of meaning and joy. Stay tuned for more!Pre-order The Cost of Quiet now! Colette's new book, The Cost of Quiet: How to Have the Hard Conversations that Create Secure, Lasting Love, launches February 3rd. Secure your copy today and get VIP bonuses available only before launch day. https://www.colettejanefehr.com/new-book

Year of the Horse 2026 marks a powerful shift from shedding to momentum. Learn how to let go in the final week of the Snake year and move forward as a Conscious Warrior. Table of Contents Toggle There is a Moment Every Year That Most People MissThe Year of the Snake: Why the Final Week Matters More Than the Whole YearShedding Is Not Emotional—It Is StructuralWhy Most Men Fail the Transition Into the Year of the HorseYear of the Horse 2026: Momentum Belongs to the PreparedThe Conscious Warrior Difference: Identity Before ActionForward Motion Without NoiseThe Final Week Ritual: Shedding to Prepare for MovementWhat the Year of the Horse 2026 Will Give You—If You MoveThe Choice at the Threshold There is a Moment Every Year That Most People Miss It doesn't arrive with fireworks or bold resolutions. It doesn't come wrapped in motivation quotes or productivity hacks. But it quietly determines whether the next year becomes a breakthrough—or just another repetition of old patterns. The final days of the Year of the Snake are not about planning. They are about shedding. And the Year of the Horse 2026 is not about wishing. It is about movement. This transition—from Snake to Horse—is one of the most archetypally powerful shifts available to a human being. Not as astrology. Not as fate. But as symbolic instruction for anyone walking the path of the Conscious Warrior. One season asks: What no longer belongs? The next demands: Are you ready to move forward? Most people try to move forward while still carrying what should have been released. That's why momentum collapses by February. The weight never left. This post exists to make sure that doesn't happen again. The Year of the Snake: Why the Final Week Matters More Than the Whole Year The Snake archetype is not about speed. It is about awareness, discernment, and precision. A snake does not negotiate with what no longer fits. It does not rationalize the old skin. It sheds. The final week of the Year of the Snake is a threshold. A psychological and symbolic doorway between identities. What you carry across that threshold determines how freely you can move once the Horse arrives. Most people skip this step. They rush into new goals, new plans, new habits—while dragging old environments, outdated identities, and unfinished emotional weight behind them. The Conscious Warrior pauses here deliberately. Instead of asking, “What do I want next year?” the more powerful question is: What am I still carrying that makes forward motion heavier than it needs to be? This is not spiritual fluff. This is structural identity work. Shedding Is Not Emotional—It Is Structural Letting go sounds soft until you do it properly. Shedding in the final week of the Snake year is not about venting feelings or writing poetic intentions. It is about removing friction from your life. Real shedding is physical, environmental, behavioral, and relational. Examples of conscious shedding: Old clothes that represent past versions of yourself and reinforce outdated identity narratives Books you will never read but keep “just in case,” symbolizing postponed growth and indecision Commitments that drain energy without returning meaning, progress, or genuine fulfillment Digital clutter that fragments focus, attention, and the ability to think clearly Roles you perform out of habit rather than alignment, purpose, or conscious choice When you remove physical weight, mental clarity follows. When you remove outdated identity markers, momentum becomes possible. The Snake teaches a hard truth: you cannot become new while clinging to what made you old. Why Most Men Fail the Transition Into the Year of the Horse The Year of the Horse 2026 carries a completely different energy. Horse energy is forward-driving, expansive, decisive, and movement-oriented. It favors action over analysis and courage over comfort. But here's the problem. Horse energy punishes hesitation. If you enter the Year of the Horse still negotiating with the past, the year feels chaotic. If you enter it still carrying unnecessary weight, you experience burnout instead of momentum. This is why so many men describe years of “constant motion but no progress.” They are moving—but dragging. The Conscious Warrior understands that speed without release creates exhaustion. Movement without alignment creates collapse. Year of the Horse 2026: Momentum Belongs to the Prepared The Year of the Horse 2026 is not about reckless action. It is about disciplined forward motion. The Horse archetype rewards: Clear direction rooted in values, long-term vision, and deliberate choice rather than reaction Personal responsibility for actions, outcomes, energy management, and the life you are creating Courageous movement despite uncertainty, resistance, fear, or lack of external validation Willingness to leave the familiar, including comfort zones, identities, routines, and social approval Once shedding is complete, the Horse asks a different question: Where are you willing to move—consistently—even when motivation disappears? This is where fantasy ends and practice begins. The Conscious Warrior Difference: Identity Before Action Most self-improvement advice starts with behavior. The Conscious Warrior starts with identity. Who you believe yourself to be determines what you tolerate, what you pursue, and how you respond under pressure. The transition into the Year of the Horse 2026 is an identity initiation. The question is not, “What habits will you try?” The question is, “Who are you willing to become when comfort is removed?” The Horse does not ask for perfection. It demands commitment. Forward Motion Without Noise Forward momentum does not require chaos. It requires clarity. In the Year of the Horse 2026, simplicity becomes power. The fewer directions you run, the farther you go. The Conscious Warrior chooses one direction: One physical standard that anchors discipline, health, strength, and daily embodiment of self-respect One mental discipline that trains focus, reduces noise, sharpens decision-making, and builds inner authority One emotional boundary that protects energy, limits resentment, and prevents old patterns from resurfacing One meaningful pursuit that channels effort into purpose, growth, contribution, and long-term fulfillment This is how momentum compounds. The Final Week Ritual: Shedding to Prepare for Movement This short integration practice bridges the Snake and the Horse. This is not symbolic theater. It is action. Step 1: Physical Release Choose five items you no longer use, wear, or need. Remove them from your space with intention and decisiveness. Donate, discard, or recycle them immediately to signal closure. Let your environment reflect who you are becoming—not who you were—so your space actively supports forward momentum. Step 2: Commitment Audit Write down every recurring commitment in your life, including work, social, digital, and personal obligations. Circle the ones that drain energy or feel obligatory rather than aligned with your values. Choose one to end or renegotiate before the new year begins, creating space for disciplined forward movement. Step 3: Identity Statement Complete this sentence and write it by hand slowly and deliberately, not digitally: “In the Year of the Horse 2026, I move forward as a man who ______.” Do not list goals. Describe character, standards, behaviors, and the way you intend to show up daily. Step 4: First Movement Choose one small action that aligns with that identity and do it within 48 hours without negotiation. Momentum respects speed, decisiveness, and immediate embodied action. What the Year of the Horse 2026 Will Give You—If You Move The Horse does not reward waiting. It rewards: Consistent effort applied daily, regardless of mood, motivation, or external circumstances Decisive action taken without overthinking, delay, or constant need for reassurance Personal responsibility for choices, outcomes, standards, and the direction of your life Alignment over approval, choosing truth, values, and integrity instead of validation If you have shed properly, the Year of the Horse 2026 becomes expansive. Energy returns. Focus sharpens. Progress becomes visible. If you have not, the year feels demanding, exhausting, and unforgiving. The difference is preparation. The Choice at the Threshold Every transition carries a decision. You can drag the past forward and call it experience. Or you can shed it and call it wisdom. The Snake teaches release. The Horse demands movement. The Conscious Warrior does both. Final Invitation If you are ready to step into the Year of the Horse 2026 with clarity, discipline, and forward momentum, begin with identity—not effort. The Conscious Warrior Code is designed to help you shed what no longer serves and move forward with purpose, strength, and alignment. You do not need more motivation. You need a code. 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2025 was the year of the snake—a time of shedding layers, going blind in the process, and trusting that new skin would emerge. Alex reflects on the uncomfortable growth that came with letting go of old patterns, past trauma, and the identity he'd been carrying. This episode dives into self-compassion practices, why discomfort is necessary for transformation, and how embracing the unknown leads to freedom. If you're in a season of difficult change and need reassurance that shedding old skin is part of personal growth, this conversation about resilience and mindfulness will speak to you. Your turn to start the fire. Like what you heard today on Alex Perry on Fire? Tell us about it. Want to share what has helped you on your journey? We want to hear about that, too. Comment on social, DM us or give us a call.  Instagram: @alexperryonfire     TikTok: @alexperryonfire Call: 214-506-8023 

Happy Yuletide Dear Listeners. I'm back with a final Solo episode of the year to offer some guidance and support in SHEDDING & RELEASING what you are ready to leave behind and begin to CREATE YOUR VISION for the future you desire to live in. I offered these insights in a workshop I held for Women Waken listeners (another is coming for vision boarding in the New Year if you're interested). I break it down into a 3 step process to establish the shedding (What/Why/ & How) and then some specific exercises you can do to facilitate the process of releasing old thought systems, energy, and tension from the body. Finally I introduce the art of vision boarding and how to begin that manifesting & inspiration process.I know this has been a tough year for many of us. My hope is that this episode offers some helpful insights and options on how to affirm that a higher experience is possible, especially for you! You deserve the greatest joy, love, peace, safety, and protection. Don't hold back, dream up the greatest expression of life you can imagine....it can be yours!!Donations To Women Waken To Support The Show Are Greatly Appreciated

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Drowning in meetings? Exhausted from your to-do list? This episode is your intervention. Discover why 94% of leaders are stressed, what's causing your burnout (hint: some of it's self-inflicted), and the exact frameworks to reclaim your time and sanity. Host Bernadette Boas delivers battle-tested strategies from 25+ years in the corporate trenches.Here's the truth nobody's telling you: most of this is preventable.What You'll Discover:✅ Why multitasking is a myth and how it's destroying your productivity (it's not what you think)✅ The calendar audit that eliminates 25-30% of wasted time without sacrificing results✅ How to say NO strategically without tanking your career (your boss actually wants you to do this)✅ The Pareto Principle: Why 80% of your effort produces only 20% of your results—and how to flip it✅ Time blocking secrets that create white space for sanity, strategy, and breakthrough thinking✅ The 4 D's Framework: Do, Delegate, Delete, or Delay—the simplest way to conquer any to-do list✅ Digital detox strategies to eliminate the constant distractions draining your focus✅ The 10-minute daily practice that transforms your performance and self-awareness✅ Why reflection is non-negotiable for high-performing leaders (and how to do it right)Time is the one resource you can't get back. How you use it defines your impact as a leader.⏱️ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS[00:00:00] Cold Open: What Keeps You Up at Night? The Alarming Statistics Every Leader Needs to Know[00:01:00] Introduction: Why Time Mastery Is Non-Negotiable for Your Career[00:06:00] The Self-Inflicted Causes of Burnout: What You're Doing to Yourself[00:14:00] The Ripple Effect: How Your Overwhelm Impacts Team & Business Performance[00:17:00] The Cost of Burnout: Career Stagnation, Work-Life Imbalance & Turnover[00:21:00] 9 Strategies to Reset 2026 [00:34:00] Episode Recap: The Tools & Strategies You Just Learned[00:35:00] Call to Action: Book Your Complimentary Discovery Call[00:36:00] Outro & Where to Find More

In these final days of 2025 my mom and I are here to take stock of the year. We'll talk about big shifts we've experienced in our lives (A book release! Retirement!), what we're deciding to leave behind as we exit the year, how sobriety can serve as an endless springboard for growth, and our intentions for 2026. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Does sobriety during the upcoming holiday season feel overwhelming? Sign up for my 10-Day Holiday Series! Each day you will receive an email message that I crafted to support you through your first sober holiday season. Sign up here. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Secret Sauce for Shedding Pounds isn't just about diet or workouts—it's your liver. In this episode, Nurse Doza breaks down how your liver impacts fat loss through detox, blood sugar regulation, hormone balance, inflammation reduction, and mindset. If you're stuck in your weight loss journey, your liver may be the key. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS The liver produces antioxidants like glutathione that directly reduce inflammation and support fat metabolism. Hormone balance—especially estrogen and cortisol regulation—depends on liver health. Blood sugar regulation starts with the liver, which stores and processes glucose after meals. Fat cells become inflamed without proper liver function, leading to leptin resistance and weight gain. Sustainable fat loss requires mindset shifts—and liver support helps you regain control. FEATURED PRODUCT

Happy Mindful Monday Everyone!As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it's easy to get swept up in the traditional "New Year, New You" hustle. But what if 2026 wasn't about changing who you are, but finally embodying the woman you've always been? In this episode, we're closing the chapter on 2025, a year of checking boxes and following the rules,to step into a year defined by deep self-worth and radical alignment. We're moving the conversation out of our heads and into our bodies, exploring how embodiment allows us to stop performing for success and start living from our truth. If you're ready to stop chasing external validation and start 2026 feeling unshakable in your own skin, this heart-centered guide is for you.In This Episode, We Cover:Reflecting on 2025 Without the "Rules": How to look back on your year through the lens of alignment rather than achievement. What did your soul learn while you were busy checking boxes?Self-Worth vs. Net-Worth: Why our value has nothing to do with our productivity, and how to decouple your identity from your "to-do" list as you enter 2026.The Power of Embodiment: What it actually means to "live in your body." We discuss shifting from "thinking" your way through life to "feeling" your way into the right decisions.Shedding the Societal Skin: Identifying the specific molds and expectations you are leaving behind in 2025 to make room for your most authentic self.Setting Embodied Intentions: Why traditional resolutions fail and how to set "feeling-based" intentions that keep you grounded and inspired throughout the coming year.The "Worthiness Practice": A simple, heart-centered daily ritual to help you maintain your sense of self-worth when the pressure of the new year begins to mount.Designing Your 2026 Legacy: How stepping into your true self today creates a ripple effect that defines the life you are building for the future. Resources From This EpisodeJournal Prompt The Growth METHOD. Membership◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Both FREE and Premium)◦ Use Code:growthmindsetgal for 50% off your first month's subscription! THE GREAT 2025 LOCK-IN GIFTED 1HR COACHING CALL SIGN UPENDS 12/31/2025 1:1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GROWTH MINDSET COACHING PROGRAMS!◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Application Form ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What are the coaching sessions like?⁠⁠• Tailored weekly discussion questions and activities to spark introspection and self-discovery.• Guided reflections to help you delve deeper into your thoughts and feelings.• Thoughtfully facilitated sessions to provide maximum support, accountability, and growth.• Please apply for a FREE discovery call with me!• Allie's Socials• Instagram:@thegrowthmindsetgal• TikTok: @growthmindsetgal• Email: thegrowthmindsetgal@gmail.comLinks from the episode• Growth Mindset Gang ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Broadcast Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Growth Mindset Gang ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Growth Mindset Gal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Better Help Link: Save 10%SubstackDonate to GLOWIGloci 10% off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Gino explores a truth that sits at the root of Shedding and Shining: honesty. He shares why being open and honest with yourself and with others is not just a value, but the foundation for freeing your True Self. Drawing from his sabbatical and the book Radical Honesty, Gino introduces three levels of telling the truth: revealing the facts from the past, being honest about current thoughts and feelings, and exposing the fiction of the ego or persona.He reflects on how performance, people pleasing, and fear pull us away from authenticity, and why truth, even when uncomfortable, ultimately brings clarity and freedom. The episode closes with a passionate reminder that honesty does not equal cruelty. When truth comes from the heart, it is an act of love. Gino invites listeners to practice openness, demand honesty in their relationships, and trust that the truth will set them free. Chapters00:00 The Root of Honesty02:26 Open vs. Honest vs. Authentic04:42 Level 1: Revealing Past Deceptions07:32 Level 2: Current Thoughts & Feelings09:46 Level 3: Exposing the Fiction11:59 Kindness, Words, and Truth ABOUT THE 10 DISCIPLINESThe 10 Disciplines, founded by Gino Wickman and Rob Dube, is on a mission to help one million drivel leaders realize it's possible to be driven and have peace while making a bigger impact. We want to help you shed the barriers and layers that prevent you from creating the balance between impact and peace, and your True Self. Are you ready to be fully yourself, without the burnout? This space is for driven leaders ready to stop chasing and start aligning. If you're done hiding behind hustle, achievement, and expectations… and you're ready to reconnect with who you really are, you're in the right place. CONNECT WITH US❤️ instagram.com/the10disciplines❤️ linkedin.com/company/the10disciplines/ MORE RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR INNER WORLD JOURNEY❤️ the10disciplines.com/blog❤️ shedandshinepodcast.com ⭐️ the10disciplines.com/shine

Trenches Tell the Story Two Days Before Christmas The Detroit Lions walked out of Sunday with a scar. The loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers came from the line of scrimmage. Film study backed it up. So did the grades. In the NFL, you cannot live in the low 40s up front and expect to win. The Detroit Lions Podcast broke it down with clear eyes and a steady pulse. The last two weeks produced the worst graded run blocking of the season. The last two games also produced the worst run defense grades. Tackling fell off a cliff. The base scoring mark sits at 60. Detroit lived below 50. That is losing football. Detroit's pass rush showed signs of life with stunts and loops, but the run fits and block shedding were not good enough. A veteran like Aaron Rodgers gets the ball out fast. One underthrown moonball turned into a fluke touchdown, and it stung more because no one finished the play. No whistle. No touch. Six points anyway. Center Spotlight and a Veteran Reality Kingsley Eguacan gave the Lions something to build on. Thrown into center against a well coached Pittsburgh front, he held up acceptably. Not perfect. Good enough to see again. He has guard experience from Florida. He has two years in the system. That matters. The evaluation window should stay open these last two weeks to see if he can be a low cost backup in 2026. Graham Glasgow is a pro's pro. Tough. Smart. Trusted by Jared Goff and the staff. He also represents the present more than the future. That balance defines where this offensive line sits. Detroit needs answers now, but it must also cultivate depth that sticks. Eguacan earned another look. Front Seven Accountability Detroit's defensive line investment is real. DJ Reader. Tylik Williams. Alim McNeill. The return has lagged in the run game. Blocks are sticking too easily. Aidan Hutchinson included. Shedding has to improve. The drills exist, but the mindset and urgency must rise. Think less. Strike more. Finish tackles. McNeill's arc is a reminder of time lost. He looked great in his first game back. Since then he has not been very good. A couple of late run stops showed up, but consistency is missing after nine to ten months without football. He knows it. The unit feels it. The Lions need their middle to anchor again. The Steelers' lucky strike exposed another cardinal rule. Play to the whistle. Alex Anzalone went head over heels. Others had to clean it up. No one did. That is fixable with focus. What Must Change Now The Detroit Lions must reclaim the line of scrimmage. Better run fits. Cleaner tackling. Faster block shedding. Keep the pass rush games that worked. Keep evaluating interior depth on offense. Trust your eyes before the grades, but let the numbers confirm the urgency. December demands clarity. Detroit has to find it in the trenches. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiJwlH7f5YM #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #offensiveline #runblocking #rundefensegrades #tackling #passrushstunts #runfits #blockshedding #kingsleyeguacan #grahamglasgow #djreader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if one of the most overlooked leadership behaviors was also one of the most powerful drivers of engagement, performance, and retention?In this episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, we reframe gratitude from being “nice” to being strategic. Backed by research from Harvard, Gallup, and the University of Pennsylvania, this conversation breaks down why leaders who fail to recognize effort quietly erode culture — and how intentional gratitude can transform results, morale, and loyalty.Time Stamps & Key Talking Points00:00 – Why Gratitude Shapes Leadership Legacy People may forget what you say or do, but they never forget how you make them feel, Gratitude as an emotional leadership lever04:00 – The #1 Thing Employees Ask For Why employees just want to be seen, The underestimated power of “thank you”09:00 – A 50% Productivity Increase University of Pennsylvania research, Adam Grant's findings on gratitude13:00 – The Three Unspoken Employee Questions Do I matter?, Does my work matter?, Do you even notice?18:00 – Fuel the Climb, Not Just the Win Recognizing effort and progress, not just outcomes19:00 – Modeling Gratitude as a Leader Why leaders set the emotional standard, Behavior gets mirrored24:30 – The Real Question Leaders Must Ask Can you afford the absence of gratitude?26:00 – Leadership Reflection Challenge What went unnoticed?, What culture are you quietly building?28:00 – Final Takeaway Gratitude isn't changing who you are, It's changing what you noticeCall to Actions

In this deeply personal solo episode, Darin shares how to truly thrive through the holidays — not by white-knuckling your way through obligations, but by protecting your energy, honoring your body, and healing what's ready to be released. From food and supplements to trauma, forgiveness, boundaries, and future-self visualization, this episode is a roadmap for turning the holiday season into a period of restoration, clarity, and intentional creation.     What You'll Learn (Timecodes) [00:00] Welcome to SuperLife — sovereignty, possibility, and building a SuperLife together [00:32] Sponsor: EnergyBits — why spirulina and chlorella are some of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet [01:51] Thriving through the holidays — why this conversation goes deeper than food, fitness, and supplements [02:14] An honest check-in — are you enjoying the holidays or just trying to survive them? [03:10] Holiday triggers — why the season activates stress, old patterns, and family dynamics [03:41] The real goal — moving from white-knuckling to truly thriving [04:00] The power of questions — how inquiry opens intuition, clarity, and deeper listening [04:30] Defining the holidays — choosing love, connection, and generosity over pressure and obligation [05:28] Family roles and energetic boxes — outgrowing old identities while being around family [05:56] Energy economics — why obligation silently depletes your vitality [06:10] The thriving question — what would it take for your physical, emotional, and spiritual health to flourish? [06:28] A healing opportunity — addressing old wounds instead of pushing them down [06:56] Emotional release — why forgiveness heals you, not the other person [07:11] Permission to dream — using the holidays as a reset rather than a pause [07:25] Releasing judgment — letting go of pain without denying what you've lived through [07:40] Resilience and self-love — how self-love strengthens the nervous system [07:59] Nervous system capacity — why healing expands your ability to receive life [08:19] Presence over performance — why the holidays aren't about perfection [08:31] Practical strategies — eating well and maintaining discipline without waiting for January 1st [09:15] Environment design — why willpower alone doesn't work [09:30] Visualization as identity training — choosing who you want to be before the event [10:01] Darin's personal approach — sharing transparency rather than a prescription [10:09] Protecting energy — choosing not to go home for the holidays without guilt [10:57] Conscious boundaries — why clarity builds the future you want [11:49] Creating new traditions — why this is the most excited Darin has felt about the holidays [12:15] A year of rebuilding — closing a long cycle of challenge and stepping into what's next [13:03] Sponsor: Our Place Cookware — why non-toxic cookware matters for long-term health [15:39] Releasing early wounds — how unresolved birth trauma shows up as physical pain [16:38] Compassion and history — understanding family addiction and patterns without excusing them [17:36] Shedding the old — how excavation creates space for new love and opportunity [18:11] Building momentum — creating safety and love for the year ahead [18:51] Nourishment rhythms — simple, clean food as a reflection of inner clarity [19:31] Strength from pain — why strength equals resilience on every level [20:04] Darin's supplement stack — mitochondria, minerals, adaptogens, and hormone support [22:02] Nervous system regulation — NuCalm, meditation, and future-self visualization [23:09] Deep regulation tools — red light therapy, sauna, and creating stillness [25:02] Connection over content — replacing screen time with meaningful evening rituals [26:23] Future vision — integrating supplements, technology, and purpose-driven work [27:41] Creation as fuel — how intentional creation restores energy [27:57] Final holiday guidance — protect your energy, honor your body, and heal your heart [28:10] You are not alone — permission to build a life that feels good [28:45] Protecting attention — minimizing algorithmic noise to maintain intention [29:12] Leading from the heart — how one year of intention can change everything [29:30] Closing message — thriving, courage, and living your SuperLife [30:08] Join the SuperLife Patreon — where the deeper work continues [31:12] End of episode     Thank You to Our Sponsors: EnergyBits: Get 20% off your entire order by going to https://energybits.com/ and using code DARIN at checkout. Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Go to their website at fromourplace.com/darin and get 35% off sitewide in their largest sale of the year.     Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway The holidays don't have to drain you. They can restore you — if you choose intentionally, protect your energy, and lead from the heart.     Past Podcasts Addressing Trauma Dr. Jessica Stavale: Beyond the Muscle—How Fascia Can Free You from Chronic Pain Date: October 3, 2025 Focus: Explores how the fascia (connective tissue) acts as a "quantum interface" that stores unprocessed trauma and emotions, and how to release it through physical therapy and breath. Link: Listen on Apple Podcasts Stress Isn't the Enemy — It's the Message You've Been Ignoring Date: November 13, 2025 Focus: A solo episode where Darin discusses "hidden trauma" and how old wounds unconsciously drive our stress responses, offering tools like grounding and nature immersion to reset the nervous system. Link: Listen on Apple Podcasts Dr. Aimie Apigian: How Trauma Lives in the Body—and How to Finally Let It Go Date: August 1, 2025 Focus: Features Dr. Aimie Apigian, a biology of trauma expert, discussing the three layers of trauma repair (mind, body, biology) and why you cannot just "think" your way out of trauma responses. Link: Listen on Apple Podcasts Jeff Turner: How Music and Creativity Heal Trauma Date: June 27, 2025 Focus: An interview with freestyle artist Jeff Turner about his journey through the foster care system and how he used creativity and "flow state" to process deep emotional wounds and finding community. Link: Listen on Apple Podcasts Mastering Stress, Anxiety, and PTSD in a Chaotic World Date: January 23, 2025 Focus: Darin shares his personal experience with the California wildfires to discuss PTSD, resilience, and science-backed strategies for managing acute stress and anxiety. Link: Listen on Apple Podcasts Dr. Olivia Audrey: Why 7 Days Can Change Your Health Forever Date: January 17, 2025 Focus: Discusses the "circaseptan rhythm" (7-day biological cycle) and specifically touches on birth trauma as a foundational body memory that impacts healing cycles. Link: Listen on Apple Podcasts

The free workshop: Live Like You Give a Damn (As the World Burns) is happening tomorrow! Tomorrow, December 18th at 3 p.m. Eastern, I'll walk you through how to keep your heart open, grounded, and intact during hard seasons of life, so you can live like you give a damn. I'll add the link for you below so you can join us live. And in case you missed it, my new book Live Like You Give a Damn is officially out in the world — and I can't wait for you to read it. In this episode, we're taking a look at what it means to shed before we step into a new year. Since 2025 is the Year of the Snake and 2026 is the Year of the Horse, this moment naturally invites both release and momentum. I'm walking you through the questions, stories, and real-life moments that help you recognize what's ready to fall away — and how that clearing creates space for aligned action. In this episode, you'll hear: How the symbolism of the Snake (shedding) and the Horse (movement) can guide your personal reflection What shedding actually looks like in everyday life — with examples you'll definitely recognize Why release is essential before you start planning or taking action for the new year The most important questions to ask yourself as you move toward 2026 How to free up emotional and energetic space without forcing resolutions A reminder that growth doesn't require a full reinvention — just honesty and willingness As you listen, I hope you let yourself soften, get curious, and notice what's quietly asking to be released. Sometimes the smallest things we put down make the biggest difference in how we step forward. PS: I'll be guest speaking at Rhythmia Life Advancement Center in January, and if you're interested in attending, click HERE.  Resources from this episode:  Free workshop and grab your copy of LLYGAD Download your free PDF that accompanies this workshop Book recommendations: I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I've compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!   MSN is supported by: We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/ Episode link: http://andreaowen.com/podcast/707 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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If you've ever stepped into the life you've been working toward for years and felt yourself shrinking the moment success arrives, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down why expansion can feel more unsettling than failure—not because anything is wrong, but because your Automatic Mind interprets growth as danger and tries to pull you back into the identity that once kept you safe. We'll explore how your Inner Critic turns your breakthroughs into stories of "not enough," why your nervous system panics at the life you prayed for, and what it really takes to let your Authentic Self lead you into the future you've already built. ✨ Tune in and discover how to stop mistaking fear for truth, loosen the grip of identities you've outgrown, and step into your next level with clarity, trust, and grounded courage—one intentional moment at a time. Your weekly reflection questions: Where does my Inner Critic still equate expansion with danger, and how is that shaping the way I experience the very things I once dreamed of? What old identity or pattern am I being asked to release in order to fully step into the woman I'm becoming? When I imagine receiving the next level of my success, what sensations, fears, or beliefs rise in my body—and what might that be showing me about what still needs to be healed?