Podcasts about Shen

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Dr. Pedram Shojai, known as The Urban Monk, a former Taoist monk and doctor of Oriental medicine.  Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-304/?ref=278 Pedram shares his journey from intensive martial arts training under one of the last living descendants of a Daoist monastery to bringing ancient wisdom into modern life. He discusses the challenges of integrating monastic practices into householder living, the relationship between physical vitality and spiritual growth, and offers a balanced perspective on psychedelics. Dr. Shojai explores the importance of strengthening one's vessel before seeking peak experiences, the risks of "shortcut spirituality," and how ancient contemplative practices can help us live with greater presence in today's fast-paced world. Dr. Pedram Shojai is the founder and director of The Urban Monk Academy and the New York Times bestselling author of Rise and Shine, The Urban Monk, The Art of Stopping Time, Inner Alchemy, Exhausted, Trauma, Focus, and Conscious Parenting. He's the producer of the movies Vitality, Origins, Prosperity, and The Great Heist, as well as the docuseries Interconnected, Gateway to Health, Exhausted, Trauma, Conscious Parenting, Hormones Health & Harmony, and Gut Check. He hosts "The Urban Monk" podcast and is a key influencer in the health and personal development space. As a prominent physician in the functional medicine space, he's known for his ability to bring people together around ideas that matter. In his spare time, he's a kung fu–practicing world traveler, a fierce global green warrior, an avid backpacker, a devout alchemist, and an old-school Jedi biohacker working to preserve our natural world and wake us up to our full potential. Episode Highlights:  From Kung Fu to contemplative practice The path of the "fire monk" Strengthening the vessel before spiritual work The life garden: mindful householder practice Vitality as prerequisite for spiritual growth Integrating ancient wisdom into modern life Jing, Qi, and Shen: energy management principles Nervous system preparation for psychedelics Awareness as background process, not app Atlantis origins of contemplative practices Episode Sponsor: These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. Golden Rule Mushrooms - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout

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Caa dy chlashtyn reesht meeryn 'sy Ghaelg ass 'Shiaght Laa', cooishyn Daniel Quayle ass 'Kiaull as Cooish', as paart jeh skeeal ferrish ny Braaraghyn Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'.An opportunity to hear again pieces in Manx from 'Shiaght Laa', Daniel Quayle's cooishyn from 'Kiaull as Cooish', and part of a fairy tale of the Brothers Grimm from 'Claare ny Gael'.

In dieser Folge des Yin-Magazins spreche ich über drei ganz alltägliche Themen, die oft unterschätzt werden: Kaffee, Alkohol und Schlaf – und wie sie deine weibliche Energie beeinflussen. Aus Sicht des Yin-Prinzips und der Traditionellen Chinesischen Medizin (TCM) erfährst du, warum diese scheinbaren Kleinigkeiten so viel mit deinem Energiehaushalt, deinem Schlafrhythmus und deiner emotionalen Balance zu tun haben. Ich erkläre, wie Kaffee und Alkohol dein Yin schwächen, deine Nierensubstanz und das Shen (spirituelles Bewusstsein) beeinflussen – und was dein Körper wirklich braucht, um in seiner weiblichen Kraft zu bleiben. Diese Folge ist ein liebevoller Weckruf für mehr Achtsamkeit im Alltag und zeigt dir konkrete Impulse, wie du mit kleinen Schritten dein Yin stärken und wieder mehr bei dir ankommen kannst.  Free Webinar Yin-Prinzip, Seminare, Retreats + Coachings Instagram Facebook Buch Das Yin-Prinzip Möchtest Du mehr zu einem bestimmten Thema hören, soll ich einen bestimmten Gast einladen oder möchtest Du selbst zu Gast im Yin-Magazin sein – dann schick mir gerne eine Nachricht per E-Mail an info@danielahutter.com oder via WhatsApp: +436642250429.

Crafting a brand with meaning and scaling a business with Shen Chen from Just One Cookbook. ----- Welcome to episode 517 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Shen Chen, who jointly runs the English-language Japanese food blog Just One Cookbook with his wife Nami.  Preserving Tradition While Scaling a Modern Business with Shen Chen from Just One Cookbook This week on the podcast, Bjork sits down with Shen Chen — one-half of the powerhouse duo behind Just One Cookbook. Shen shares the behind-the-scenes story of how a humble food blog grew into a multifaceted business, spanning YouTube, e-commerce, and digital memberships. He talks about the impact of shifting traffic trends, how COVID–19 changed the game, and why sometimes a business pivot isn't just smart—it's necessary. Shen also opens up about his newest venture: a brand inspired by Japanese craftsmanship and cultural preservation. From navigating the complexities of physical products to using social media and SEO to fuel organic growth, this episode is packed with practical tips and thoughtful insights for anyone looking to build a meaningful, resilient business. You won't want to miss this episode! Three episode takeaways: From Food Blog to Full-Fledged Business: Shen shares how Just One Cookbook evolved beyond recipes, expanding into YouTube, e-commerce, and community-building. You'll also hear him talk about how external factors like COVID–19 forced a shift in strategy, leading to new ventures and unexpected growth.  Crafting a Brand with Meaning: Discover how Shen's passion for Japanese craftsmanship sparked a new business rooted in tradition. He unpacks the power of appreciating quality, preserving cultural heritage, and building a product line that tells a deeper story. What It Really Takes to Scale a Business: From social media strategy to SEO, from paid ads to packaging logistics — Shen gives us a peek behind the curtain at the not-so-glamorous, but essential, parts of running a physical goods business. Spoiler: it's a lot, but totally worth it! Resources: Just One Cookbook Tasty Food Photography by Lindsay Ostrom 1,000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly Member Mouse Interested in learning more about setting up a donor-advised fund? Shoot Bjork an email here! Shopify Episode 481 of The Food Blogger Pro podcast: Maximizing the Impact of Your Email List with Nathan Barry from Kit The Billion Dollar Creator Podcast, hosted by Nathan Barry and Rachel Rodgers Stainless Steel Prep Trays - JOC Goods JOC PLUS Membership JOC Goods — the Just One Cookbook store Follow Just One Cookbook and JOC Goodson Instagram Join the Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group Thank you to our sponsor! This episode is sponsored by Member Kitchens. Learn more about our sponsors at foodbloggerpro.com/sponsors. Interested in working with us too? Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and how to get started here. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership.  

Ta meeryn cheet er Oie Voaldyn as Laa Boaldyn as obbyr Treisht Bea-Feie Vannin ass 'Shiaght Laa', as ass 'Claare ny Gael' ta chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg veih ny Braaraghyn Grimm.There are pieces referring to May Eve and May Day and the work of the Manx Wildlife Trust from 'Shiaght Laa', and from 'Claare ny Gael' there's a translation into Manx from the Brothers Grimm.

Lurg meer ass 'Shiaght Laa', she Daniel Quayle t'ayn lesh 'Kiaull as Cooish'. Ta Phil Gawne aa-loayrt paart dy arrane ayns 'Goll as Gaccan' as ta chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg jeh Skeealyn Ferrish Grimm ayns 'Claare ny Gael'. After a piece from T'Shiaght Laa', it's Daniel Quayle with 'Kiaull as Cooish'.Phil Gawne recites some lyrics in 'Goll as Gaccan' and there's a Manx translation from Grimm's Fairy Tales in 'Claare ny Gael'.

Peter Shen, Head of the Digital & Automation business at Siemens Healthineers North America, joins the Radiology Report to discuss AI reimbursement policy, industry transformation, and the future of radiology innovation.

Host: Jason Rigby   Guest: Elizabeth Anne Johnson, Animal Healer and Author Book: Know Your Dog's True Nature: Understanding Canine Personality through the Five Elements (Findhorn Press/Inner Traditions Episode Overview   In this enlightening episode of the HDL Podcast, host Jason Rigby welcomes Elizabeth Anne Johnson, an animal healer with nearly 40 years of experience and the author of Know Your Dog's True Nature. Together, they explore the ancient Five Element Theory from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a sacred map to understanding canine personalities and the profound spiritual bond between humans and dogs. From the soul-level pact forged centuries ago to the karmic mirroring of rescue dogs, this conversation unveils how our furry companions guide us toward healing, self-discovery, and a deeper connection to nature.     Key Segments and Highlights   Introduction (00:00 - 01:06) Jason's Welcome: Jason introduces the episode with enthusiasm, highlighting Elizabeth's book and its promise to decode the soul of dogs through the Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. He frames dogs as more than pets—sacred guides reconnecting us to our wild hearts. Elizabeth's Greeting: Elizabeth expresses her excitement to join Jason and dive into this fun, spiritual exploration.   The Ancient Soul Pact Between Humans and Dogs (01:06 - 04:47) Question: Jason references a poetic line from the book—“Dogs too have endured and thrived beside us as we have beside them”—and asks about the soul-level pact humans made with dogs centuries ago. Elizabeth's Insight: She describes this pact as rooted in “kindred respect” between two natural beings—humans and dogs—meeting with curiosity and a sense of safety. Historically, dogs helped humans hunt and find food, while humans offered warmth, companionship, and protection. This 50-50 exchange has evolved into a modern pact where humans strive to hear dogs' voices and honor their wild essence. Practical Tip: Elizabeth encourages letting dogs spend time outdoors to stimulate their senses, a nod to their feral roots, enhancing the bond and their happiness.   The Five Elements: An Elemental Awakening (04:47 - 05:13) Jason's Prompt: Quoting the book's line about the Five Elements providing “X-ray vision” into a dog's personality, Jason sets the stage for a deep dive into Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, noting their dual role in understanding dogs and ourselves. Elizabeth's Macro View: She frames the Five Element Theory as a 5,000-year-old, nature-based “mindful guidance system” fostering compassion, empathy, and understanding across species. Rooted in her personal journey—finding solace in nature amid a challenging childhood—the theory connects behaviors to natural cycles, offering a lens beyond mere archetypes.   Exploring the Five Elements (05:13 - 39:09) 1. Wood Element: Spring and Growth (07:46 - 14:22) Overview: Associated with spring, Wood dogs are determined, purposeful “army sergeants” (e.g., Belgian Malinois, German Shepherds, Rottweilers) excelling as working dogs in military or police roles. Traits: Athletic, fearless, competitive, with a need for movement and direction. Their emotional default is anger, manifesting as aggression or frustration in dogs. Spiritual Angle: Jason probes the interplay of energies when Wood dogs' growth isn't guided. Elizabeth explains their energy seeks movement; without clear boundaries, they take over, reflecting a need for humans to lead with presence and heart-centered direction rather than force. Practical Tip: Set consistent boundaries and offer gentle praise (“good dog”) to channel their potential, avoiding overstimulation with excessive rewards.   2. Fire Element: Summer and Joy (14:22 - 22:32) Overview: Fire dogs embody summer's joy, acting as magnetic “divas” (e.g., Golden Retrievers, Border Collies with red hues) who thrive on social connection and adoration. Traits: Charismatic, playful, prone to separation anxiety, with barking and licking as their sense expressions (tongue). Their emotional default is “disturbance of the Shen” (panic, anxiety) when overstimulated. Spiritual Angle: Fire's heart-centric nature leaves lasting impressions, reflecting humanity's draw to fire for warmth and memory-making. Elizabeth shares how these dogs linger in people's hearts long after they're gone. Practical Tip: Ground yourself and use the Yin Tang acupoint (between the eyebrows) to calm their heart fire, restoring balance during anxiety spikes.   3. Earth Element: Late Summer and Nurturing (22:32 - 24:50) Overview: Earth dogs, tied to late summer, are quintessential caregivers (e.g., Labs) who love family, kids, and routine, offering gentle, nurturing energy. Traits: Kind, generous, slow-moving, with a knack for service roles like Reading with Rover or disease detection. Their emotional default is worry or obsession. Spiritual Angle: Mirroring Earth's role in sustaining life, these dogs caretake unconditionally, teaching humans reciprocity with nature. Practical Tip: Maintain a peaceful, routine-based home to meet their need for stability and comfort.   4. Metal Element: Autumn and Purpose (24:50 - 28:22) Overview: Metal dogs, autumn's purposeful “librarians” (e.g., Jack Russells), are intelligent, driven, and inflexible, excelling in search and rescue with their strong noses. Traits: Methodical, reserved, with a deep need for purpose and trust. Their emotional default is grief, especially after loss. Spiritual Angle: Reflecting metal's mined rigidity, they teach precision and loyalty, challenging humans to earn trust through consistency. Practical Tip: Provide quiet recovery spaces and purposeful tasks (e.g., hiking, scent work) to honor their drive.   5. Water Element: Winter and Wisdom (28:22 - 39:09) Overview: Water dogs, winter's empathic shapeshifters, embody wisdom and sensitivity, often rehomed due to visceral fear (e.g., Labs in a broader sense, but defined by behavior, not breed). Traits: Deep, quirky, reflective, with hearing as their sense and a tendency to mirror human fears. Many, like Elizabeth's Pretzel, have traumatic starts. Spiritual Angle: Jason asks about fear and wisdom's alchemy. Elizabeth shares how water dogs' fear drives growth, reflecting karmic wounds (e.g., her own fearlessness turned off, now relearned). They push humans to face inner fears for mutual healing. Practical Tip: Offer patience, quiet presence, and trust-building to help them adapt, recognizing their role as spiritual teachers.   Preparing for a Soul Bond with a Dog (39:09 - 44:18) Question: Jason asks how to spiritually prepare for meeting a dog and ensure a soul bond beyond superficial attraction. Elizabeth's Advice: Be Present and Grounded: Quiet the mind, feel your feet, and breathe to let your heart—not brain—lead. Heart as Voice: Process through the heart first, then let the mind follow   Links: Purchase the book: ElizabethAnneJohnson.com/books Watch Elizabeth's TEDx Talk: Four Life Lessons from Our Old Dogs Websites: ElizabethAnneJohnson.com | 4LeggedWellness.com Instagram: @5elementdogs Facebook: ElizabethJohnson4Leggeds | Profile LinkedIn: 4LeggedWellness    

China has become a country obsessed with wellness. Over the past few episodes, we have had several guests highlight the growing importance of wellness, whether it relates to fitness or changes in the country's demographics. We thought we'd take the opportunity to take a deeper look at wellness. According to a McKinsey study, 87% of Chinese consumers consider wellness a top priority in their lives. Why is wellness such an important topic these days in China? Is this something that all brands should be incorporating into their communications? To discuss the growing importance of wellness for brands, we are proud to welcome back Henry Shen, Chief Strategy Officer at McCann Health Greater China. Henry brings over 19 years of experience that includes business strategy, brand communication, and digital integration. Henry and the team at McCann Health serve many of the leading pharma brands and is based in Shanghai. Henry is not just a supporter of physical, but also mental wellness. Henry truly embraces wellness as a licensed holistic therapist.

Ta Maralyn Crellin chebbal 'Shiaght Laa' as ta shin clashtyn Daniel Quayle ayns 'Kiaull as Cooish'. Veih 'Goll as Gaccan' ta shin clashtyn y cor, Un Choraa, as ta skeeal ferrish Grimm ry chlashtyn veih 'Claare ny Gael'.Maralyn Crellin presents 'Shiaght Laa' and we hear Daniel Quayle in 'Kiaull as Cooish'. From 'Goll as Gaccan' we hear the choir, Un Choraa, and there's a Grimms' fairy tale to be heard from 'Claare ny Gael'.

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Long weekends didn’t bring big spending this year - that’s according to Standard Bank’s latest data. Solution Owner of Digital Money Manager, Shené Mothilal joins Africa Melane to unpack why SA consumers are cutting back on charity and travel this Easter season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adaptogens have become a buzzword in wellness circles—but what do they really mean in the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine? In this episode, Skye Sturgeon, DAOM, explores the historical roots of adaptogenic herbs, how the concept developed in modern times, and how certain Chinese herbs are viewed through this lens.Plus, stay tuned at the end for a folk story about the herb Ren Shen—and how this powerful root got its name.You can access the written article here: https://www.mayway.com/blogs/articles/adaptogens-and-chinese-herbologySee our Monthly Practitioner Discounts https://www.mayway.com/monthly-specialsSign up for the Mayway Newsletterhttps://www.mayway.com/newsletter-signupFollow ushttps://www.facebook.com/MaywayHerbs/https://www.instagram.com/maywayherbs/

China's railway operator on Tuesday launched a pilot program allowing pets to travel on select high-speed trains along the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway, marking a first for the country's rail system.中国铁路运营商周二启动了一项试点项目，允许宠物搭乘京沪高铁部分列车，这在全国铁路系统中尚属首次。The trial service, introduced by China Railway Express Co, enables passengers to book a spot for their cat or dog in a specially designed pet transport container aboard the same train. However, animals are housed separately in a designated logistics compartment, away from passenger seating areas.这项由中铁快运股份有限公司推出的试点服务，允许乘客在同一趟列车上为他们的宠物预订一个专门设计的宠物运输箱。不过，这些宠物将被单独安置在指定的物流隔间内，远离乘客座位区。The pilot service is being tested on 10 train services running between five major stations: Beijing South, Jinan West, Nanjing South, Shanghai Hongqiao and Hangzhou East. Travelers can make reservations through the 12306 system, the railway ticket and service booking network, at least two days in advance.该试点服务目前在北京南站、济南西站、南京南站、上海虹桥站和杭州东站之间运行的10趟列车上进行测试。旅客可以通过12306系统（铁路购票和服务预订平台）至少提前两天预订。Each pet must be a domesticated cat or dog in good health, weighing no more than 15 kilograms and no taller than 40 centimeters at the shoulder. Required documents include a valid ID and a certificate of animal quarantine.每只宠物必须是健康的家养猫狗，体重不超过15公斤，肩高不超过40厘米。旅客需提供有效身份证件以及动物检疫合格证明。Pets are placed in high-speed rail-exclusive containers equipped with air circulation, oxygen and humidity sensors, noise reduction and odor control. The containers are monitored in real time by railway staff, who conduct inspections at intervals of no more than two hours. Water may be provided as needed, though feeding and mid-journey visits by owners are not permitted.宠物将被安置在高铁专用的宠物笼内，这些宠物笼配有空气循环、氧气和湿度传感器、降噪和气味控制等装置。铁路工作人员会实时监控宠物笼，检查间隔不超过两小时。宠物笼可根据需要提供饮水，但不允许喂食和主人中途探访。Passengers are advised to arrive at the station two to six hours before departure to complete the necessary check-in procedures. Pets can be collected within one hour after arrival, with pickup notifications sent via text message or phone call.旅客需在列车发车前两至六小时到站办理托运手续。宠物抵达后须在一小时内领取，旅客将通过短信或电话接收通知。The service follows a "same departure, same arrival" policy, ensuring that pets and their owners travel on the same train.该服务遵循“同发同到”政策，确保宠物与主人乘坐同一列车。Limited time offers限时优惠Pricing is based on travel distance and is currently offered at a 30 percent discount during the trial phase. For example, transporting a pet on a journey under 1,000 kilometers will cost 558 yuan ($76) once the service is fully implemented, but for the trial period, it is discounted to 360 yuan.此服务按里程计费，试运营期间享受七折优惠。例如，若行程距离在1000公里以内，正式票价为558元人民币（约合76美元），试运营期间为360元。For distances between 1,000 and 1,500 km—like the 1,300-km route between Beijing and Shanghai—the standard rate will be 658 yuan, but currently costs 460 yuan.对于1,000至1,500公里之间的距离（例如北京至上海1,300公里的航线），标准费率为658元，但目前费用为460元。A second-class seat on the same high-speed route typically costs between 550 and 670 yuan, making the pet transport service comparably priced to a passenger fare. Each booking includes insurance coverage of up to 2,000 yuan.同一条高铁线路的二等座票价通常在550元至670元之间，因此该项宠物运输服务的价格相当于一张成人车票。每笔订单均包含最高2000元人民币的保险。According to China Railway Express, the service is part of broader efforts to modernize the country's transportation infrastructure and meet the growing demand for pet-friendly travel options.据中铁快运称，这项服务是中国为现代化交通基础设施和满足日益增长的宠物友好型出行需求而做出的广泛努力的一部分。Before this initiative, pets were not permitted on China's high-speed trains. However, pet transport is allowed on certain routes in countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom under specific conditions. In China, updated regulations issued in July 2022 prohibit the carriage of live animals such as chickens or ducks on passenger trains, with some exceptions for slower services in rural areas.在此之前，中国的高铁列车不允许携带宠物。然而，在特定条件下，美国和英国等国家或地区的部分线路允许携带宠物。在中国，2022年7月发布的最新法规禁止在旅客列车上运输鸡鸭等活体动物，但农村地区的慢速列车除外。The idea for the new service emerged last year when the China Railway Customer Service Center launched a public survey to gauge interest in pet transportation. The campaign drew widespread attention on Chinese social media, generating millions of views and comments.这项新服务的构想源于去年中国铁路客户服务中心发起的一项公众调查，旨在了解人们对宠物运输的兴趣。该活动在中国社交媒体上引起了广泛关注，获得了数百万的浏览量和评论。"In recent years, we have received numerous inquiries from passengers regarding the possibility of pet transportation on high-speed trains," the center said in a statement. "Based on feedback from the survey, we will further explore the feasibility of high-speed pet transportation. We welcome suggestions and opinions from the public."该中心在一份声明中表示：“近年来，我们收到大量乘客关于高铁宠物运输可能性的咨询。根据调查反馈，我们将进一步探讨宠物高速运输的可行性。我们欢迎公众提出建议和意见。”Shen Peilan, a Shanghai native living in Beijing with two cats, welcomed the move but expressed concerns about animal welfare.目前在北京工作、养有两只猫的上海人沈佩兰对该项服务表示欢迎，但也表达了对动物福利的担忧。"It's a great start, but I'm still a bit concerned about the safety of the pets, especially cats, who can get very stressed when confined with other animals," Shen said. "I really hope that in the future, there could be a dedicated carriage where pets can stay with their owners."“这是一个很好的开始，但我仍然有点担心宠物的安全，尤其是猫，它们和其他动物关在一起会非常紧张，”沈佩兰说。“我真心希望未来能有专门的车厢，让宠物和主人待在一起。”Shen said she typically leaves her cats in Beijing during holidays and relies on friends, pet care services or boarding at pet stores while she visits family in Shanghai.沈佩兰说，她通常在节假日把猫留在北京，而去上海探亲时，则依靠朋友、宠物护理服务或宠物店寄养。Other pet owners applauded the new service. Wei, a Beijing resident who has raised her cat Niuniu for over a decade, said the program would make her travels more enjoyable.其他宠物主人对这项新服务表示赞赏。家住北京的魏女士养猫“妞妞”已有十余年。她表示，这项服务将让她的出行更加愉快。pilot program试点项目designated compartment指定舱位animal quarantine certificate动物检疫证明real-time monitoring实时监控

Today, we're joined by Maohao Shen, PhD student at MIT to discuss his paper, “Satori: Reinforcement Learning with Chain-of-Action-Thought Enhances LLM Reasoning via Autoregressive Search.” We dig into how Satori leverages reinforcement learning to improve language model reasoning—enabling model self-reflection, self-correction, and exploration of alternative solutions. We explore the Chain-of-Action-Thought (COAT) approach, which uses special tokens—continue, reflect, and explore—to guide the model through distinct reasoning actions, allowing it to navigate complex reasoning tasks without external supervision. We also break down Satori's two-stage training process: format tuning, which teaches the model to understand and utilize the special action tokens, and reinforcement learning, which optimizes reasoning through trial-and-error self-improvement. We cover key techniques such “restart and explore,” which allows the model to self-correct and generalize beyond its training domain. Finally, Maohao reviews Satori's performance and how it compares to other models, the reward design, the benchmarks used, and the surprising observations made during the research. The complete show notes for this episode can be found at https://twimlai.com/go/726.

On today's episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I am joined by fertility expert, acupuncturist, and conscious work practitioner, Lorne Brown @lorne_brown_official. Originally a CPA, Lorne's personal health journey led him to discover the transformative power of Chinese medicine, ultimately changing his career path. Now, as a leader in integrative fertility care and the host of The Conscious Fertility Podcast, Lorne bridges the gap between science and spirituality to help individuals optimize their fertility and overall well-being. In this episode, Lorne shares how conscious work plays a powerful role in fertility, explaining how subconscious beliefs and emotional resistance can impact reproductive health. He discusses the mind-body connection, the importance of inner healing, and how shifting from stress to flow can create profound changes. Whether you're on a fertility journey or simply looking to align with your highest self, this conversation is packed with insights on conscious transformation, holistic healing, and the power of perception.   Key Takeaways: Lorne's personal journey from accountant to acupuncturist and fertility expert. How Chinese medicine and holistic healing transformed his health and career. The mind-body connection and how stress impacts fertility. How subconscious beliefs shape our reality and can either block or support conception. The power of inner work and emotional healing in reproductive health. How shifting from resistance to receptivity can improve fertility outcomes. The role of consciousness in creating meaningful change in health and life. Insights from The Conscious Fertility Podcast and how Lorne helps patients find balance through a holistic and energetic approach. Guest Bio: Dr. Lorne Brown @lorne_brown_official is a leader in integrative fertility care, blending Chinese medicine, mind-body healing, and cutting-edge therapies. A former Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), his personal health journey led him to acupuncture, herbal medicine, and holistic fertility support. As the founder of Acubalance Wellness Centre, he introduced low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for fertility and pioneered IVF acupuncture in Vancouver. He also created Healthy Seminars, an online education platform, and hosts The Conscious Fertility Podcast, where he explores the intersection of science, consciousness, and reproductive health. Websites/Social Media Links: Learn more about Lorne Brown, visit his website hereFollow Lorne Brown on InstagramListen to Conscious Fertility Podcast For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com To learn more about ancient wisdom and fertility, you can get Michelle's book at: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility   -------- Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care. ----- Transcript: [00:00:00]  Welcome to the Wholesome Fertility [00:01:00] Podcast. I'm Michelle, a fertility acupuncturist here to provide you with resources on how to create a wholesome approach to your fertility journey. **Michelle Oravitz:** Welcome to the podcast, Lauren. **Lorne Brown:** Hey, Michelle, glad to be together with you over whatever we call this technology. I think yours is the Riverside. Yeah, I had a good time interviewing you for my Conscious Fertility podcast, so I'm looking forward to having more conversations with you because that was a lot of fun for me. **Michelle Oravitz:** It was a lot of fun for me too. And I actually it was really, really nice. And to see that we have very similar views just on reality and health and fertility, **Lorne Brown:** Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** it was a lot of fun. And so last week actually for everybody's listening, that was the first time we actually officially met via zoom. **Lorne Brown:** Yeah. But we know each other. We're part of the, the ABORM, right? The Acupuncture TCM Reproductive Board of Medicine but yeah, [00:02:00] like the first time you and I had real conversation rather than chat conversation. **Michelle Oravitz:** Which is awesome. I **Lorne Brown:** Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** it. And I think that we're so aligned in so many ways. I think that we both love the whole bridging of science and spirituality. We're kind of nerds in that department. **Lorne Brown:** Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** for people listening, I would love if you can introduce yourself. I know we also have, we started out with very different backgrounds. And went into acupuncture, you have like kind of a similar cause you started in accounting, right? **Lorne Brown:** Yeah, so, I am a CPA, so a Certified Professional Accountant back in the day they were called Chartered Accountants in Canada and because of health issues and having such a a response to Chinese medicine in particular eventually I, I was the, one of the controllers and tax guys at this time with ocean spray growers here in B. C. and I left that position so I could go back to school and study Chinese medicine as my second career. So that's kind of a little bit about my background. And then eventually **Michelle Oravitz:** [00:03:00] Like what made you think about doing Chinese medicine? **Lorne Brown:** I was ill. I had um, you know, back in the day, this is in the eighties and early nineties. So this Chinese medicine wasn't as available. This was before websites, right? Where you could really see what other people were doing and learning. And so I had severe gut issues, you know, diagnosis IBS, chronic fatigue, candida and you know, I got scoped through all each end and eventually and I tried different Western approaches and eventually it was the herb, Chinese herbal medicine actually that dramatically changed it so much. So, I mean, I have some memories. I did a bachelor of science first in math. That was my first thing. Then I went and did accounting in McGill. And and then I went and became a CPA, back then CA. They changed the letters for the designation. And I remember when I was at McGill I was already seeing alternative medicine doctors, in particular Chinese medicine. And I remember [00:04:00] s for the first time, how much clarity, because I had, I didn't realize how much brain fog I had. And so the clarity I had, I was in the classroom, I just realized how easy things were going in, and I was just remembering things, and I just felt like things were almost in slow motion in a good way, like a professional athlete when they can see the court. And physically, I just felt I had so much endurance, so much energy. I was just I felt great. And you know, when you've been feeling poorly for so long, That I thought that was normal. And then I got, you know, the illness was so bad while I was early days in my accounting studies at McGill. it interfered with my, my studies. It interfered my life. I almost couldn't get outta bed sometimes with the fatigue and the brain fog. And so I had an I had an aunt who was into this stuff. , I was, wasn't right. Remember, it came from Bachelor's Science Math in Duke County. I was, I think I was always open-minded. Look what I'm doing, but it wasn't kind of on my radar. And she's the one that suggested I see her Chinese herbalist. And you know, I was desperate. I was living in Montreal, Canada. She was living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. So [00:05:00] I, I got on a plane and flew to see her person because I wouldn't know who to go see right back then. And you know, through dietary changes and herbal medicine. It, it transformed my life and funny story because, you know, I do acupuncture like you do. I always had a fear of needles, right? I never was a big fan of needles. So the first time I was getting acupuncture, the acupuncturist who treated me, I have everybody lying down, but he had me sitting up on the table. Right on the treatment table. I was sitting and he's putting these needles in me and he's like, are you okay? I guess he could see I was going a little green and I'm trying to be, you know, tough guy. And I'm like, yeah, yeah, I'm fine. Next thing I know flop, I passed out on the table. **Michelle Oravitz:** do. **Lorne Brown:** So. Yeah. So now I receive it. I love it. Now I give it. But I did. It's a mind over matter, right? I did have that fear of needles, which is why I started with the herbal medicine. Most people like, Oh, I'll do acupuncture, but they maybe have an aversion to the herbs or the taste of the herbs. I was the other way [00:06:00] around. I got introduced to Chinese medicine through the herbal medicine. And then I was like, Oh, I'll try the acupuncture too. and, you know, I stuck with it, obviously. And, and eventually went back to school and now I can I receive it and I can give it and I have so much compassion for those who have a fear of needles, but usually if they come in and try it, they realize it doesn't feel like needles that you're getting. And now with technology, I have low level laser systems as well. So I can do laser acupuncture for those people that just cannot. Experience acupuncture because it's so stressful for them. **Michelle Oravitz:** Yeah, for sure. So that's that's one of the things or sometimes starting them out with baby needles because the baby needles are really, really, really super thin. You can barely feel it. **Lorne Brown:** Yeah, I mean, I, I mean, I just give them the acupuncture for the first time and, and they're nervous. But, you know, they let me put in one needle, then another, then a third. And that's all I'll do for the first visit for people who have a big phobia. But like you and I know, and those that have received it, it's not like getting a [00:07:00] needle at the doctor when you get a shot or blood drawn. And so you really, you know, once they're in, it takes like a minute to put them in. Then you go and tell a beautiful rest, la la land for 30 to 45 minutes on the table. So all worth it for most. **Michelle Oravitz:** totally worth it. For sure. So talk about why you got into fertility specifically. **Lorne Brown:** Yeah, and I'll keep it short, but it was, it was never my intention. My intention was to treat gut issues, digestive issues, because that's what brought me to the medicine. So I thought I'd be, and that's what I set out to do, IBS, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's, colitis, severe bloating, constipation, diarrhea, that kind of stuff is what I thought I would be seeing. and I did see a lot of that, and in our medicine, when we treat, we do a very Detailed history and we treat holistically so we can't just focus on the gut health just like for fertility We don't just focus on the women's ovaries, right? We focus holistically and so most people that come to health professionals back then And [00:08:00] I started in 2000 and now still are female And so I'd always do a menstrual history and the the menstrual history is such a great guide for health, right? We can get so much information. That's why I prefer treating women over men. I treat both women who are menstruating. Help me diagnose them from a Chinese medicine perspective because I get so much information from their cycle history. And so as I was treating their bloating in their IBS, or they're alternating between, you know, constipation and diarrhea, or even colitis and Crohn's symptoms. They noticed their PMS went away, they noticed their menstrual pain went away, their irregular bleeding, the spotting, all those things changed. So I became popular. with women's health in general. So I was just doing women's health. So I was seeing people with perimenopause and menopausal symptoms and with painful periods. That was what I was seeing. And back then, again, the web wasn't a popular thing. I was advertising a magazine with a focus in women's health. And this woman who found me was going through an IVF and she was [00:09:00] going to see one of our colleagues, Randine Lewis, in Houston. So I'm in Vancouver and she flew to Houston to see Randine because this was before Zoom. And she, Randine told her she needs regular acupuncture at least once a week so she's going to enter herbal medicine. So she has to find somebody local because it wasn't reasonable or cost effective for her to fly weekly to Houston from Vancouver, right? Nobody was focusing on fertility, but she found me women's health. So she came to my clinic and told me her story and asked if I'd be willing to follow Randine's acupuncture prescriptions and her herbal suggestions and do that for her in Vancouver. And I kind of said cheek cheekily, but in a funny way, in a cute way, as a non aggressive way. So basically you want me to be like a monkey. And put the points where Randine tells you, tells me, and prescribe the herbs where Randine how Randine tells me. She goes, yeah. And I'm like, I'm in. That sounds great. I get to learn from somebody. Because what our audience doesn't know, [00:10:00] Randine was already focusing with fertility. And she had already had this draft book, which came out shortly after, called The Infertility Cure. First of many of her books. So, I thought it was a great opportunity to be able to learn from somebody with more experience and, and not have responsibility to the outcome. And so, and then women who are going through IVF and struggling with fertility, they talk and By 2004, I only would take reproductive health issues. That was all I would take because I was too busy, and I started hiring associates and training them because I couldn't handle the load myself. Now, here we are recording this in 2025 I have multiple associates in our clinic. And that do focus on fertility and myself personally, I still see a lot of reproductive health. But I'm so into the conscious work now. Cause I have low level laser therapy that we use for fertility, but I use that for so many other things. Brain health pain, pain injury. And I do a lot with pure menopausal symptoms. So, I would say, and half my practice, when I look at my [00:11:00] schedule is conscious work. Right? Is that mind body work? Half my practice is that. They still get acupuncture and low level laser therapy as part of the treatment but they're coming in with, I'm wanting belief change work. and I do see a lot of reproductive health, but I see everything now. So it's, it's kind of gone full circle. Because of the conscious work, because conscious work is my passion. And so whoever comes in the door that's looking for change, they may want a relationship change or want a relationship, job changes, finances. They want a baby, they want a healing. Basically, they want to be happy and they realize they can't get it from the outside. So they're looking for help on the inside to have that transformation. And that's why we use it for fertility because it's such a powerful tool when you can heal the mind, the body follows really well. **Michelle Oravitz:** Yeah. No doubt. So talk about the conscious work, specifically. What does it entail? Mm-hmm **Lorne Brown:** Yeah, well, I'm trained also as a clinical hypnotherapist, and I've done a lot of what they call energy psychology modalities. So I'm trained in [00:12:00] Psyche, emotional freedom technique, Bankstein healing method, you know, energy type medicine. But from the clinical hypnotherapy perspective and what I would call conscious work, it's inner work. It's waking up to your true nature. It's waking up to what some people would call higher self, what they would call consciousness witness consciousness. You'd have to be open and appreciate that there's more to this world than meets the eyes. And so we have a Newtonian science world, what's considered a materialistic world, and those are things that we can kind of measure. And then there's the science, the new science called quantum physics. Which understands there's so much more to this reality than what we see and when you have these shifts inside it has your your perception to the world You see it differently and you can think of it as if you live in a building Let's say your your life is a building, you know On the first floor if that's where you live, you're going to have a certain perspective of what your neighborhood is And it's going to be very limited because you can only see from the first floor. And as you move up, if the 20 store [00:13:00] building, if you live above 10 and you start to live on the 15th floor, you have a different perspective of what is in your neighborhood than the person who lives on the first floor. And so conscious work is about kind of getting to a different perspective. I we know, you know, through so much more research now that we perceive the world. Through the lenses of our subconscious programming, you know, and so how we see the world is through the lens of our subconscious and that subconscious programming is is inherited and imprinted on us inherited like literally few generations before we know this through um, research on Holocaust survivors and their children and grandchildren. And we know this through the study, the cherry blossom study on mice were stressed and traumatized and it got passed down to their grand pups. I won't go into the study because it's **Michelle Oravitz:** and DNA. **Lorne Brown:** Yeah, it gets tagged. It's not a genetic mutation, it's a tag. So it can, one generation get tagged, and one generation you can heal it. So, you see the world through the lens of your subconscious, and that lens is based on your history. And [00:14:00] so, I heard a teacher of consciousness once say, Reality's white snow, let's pretend that. And then you have red glasses. I have orange glasses. Some of the listeners have blue, green, white, yellow. We're all seeing white snow, but we're all experiencing it, perceiving it differently because of our lens. And if we want to have a different experience to see that reality, we got to change our lens. **Michelle Oravitz:** Yes. **Lorne Brown:** You know, or we're both fans of Joe Dispenza, right? We both run retreats, and **Michelle Oravitz:** we're Joe Dispenza groupies. **Lorne Brown:** yeah, I like, I like his work. I like his retreats and his books. And in his book, Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, I think it's where he said it. I've read all of his books and been to many retreats, but I really liked how he said your personal reality is based on your personality. And you can't have, how do you expect to have a different reality if you bring your current personality into your future? You're gonna get the same thing. Right. And so this is about having that shift because, you know, we're going kind of into a rabbit hole here, but if you're open for it, **Michelle Oravitz:** No, I'm totally open for it. And my, my listeners are used [00:15:00] to it, **Lorne Brown:** okay, you know, God, I see they're allowed to, or Gandhi, I've seen this quote attributed to both, but it kind of goes like your beliefs lead to your thoughts, which lead to your feelings, which lead to your actions and behaviors, which lead to your habits. which leads to your destiny. Basically they're saying is your behaviors are always congruent with your beliefs. And when they conflict the program, the belief is going to win. And if you do a behavior long enough, it becomes your habit. So it becomes a reality. So we often want to go and work on the outside world. We often want to go work on a behavior, but the behavior stems from a belief or a program often unconscious. And so we'll self sabotage ourselves, even though we really want to lose that weight. We go and we diet, we exercise, but that's a behavior. But if you have a program that, you know, I'm not beautiful, right, or I'm not thin enough, then the subconscious wants congruency, and it will find a way to sabotage that. [00:16:00] Consciously or unconsciously, it'll happen. And so rather than going to work on the behavior, we go to work on the program, and then it flows down, and the behavior changes naturally. **Michelle Oravitz:** It's so true. And it's almost that, you know, that saying whether you think whether you Think you can or can't  **Lorne Brown:** you're right. Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** it's just a matter of what we choose and I think the key with this is that people don't even realize It's almost like they're so asleep in the matrix **Lorne Brown:** Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** is such a great movie, by the way, because of that reason, it really shows us how, if we just knew that that was the case, **Lorne Brown:** Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** had those beliefs and it impacts our reality, then we would make a difference. But I think the problem is, is not even knowing that it's even there. **Lorne Brown:** Yeah. Well, of course, and I don't know if the age has changed, but it was my observation that around age 40, people start to realize that they need to do their inner work. the drug doesn't work anymore. The antidepressant isn't working, [00:17:00] or they're in a third relationship. It's not working. They change cities. Like it's not working. The changing the outside is only temporary. So somewhere around 40, maybe it's younger now cause things seem to be speeding up, but around age 40 people come in there and they don't know what they're looking for, but they know they're looking for it. And you and I have language for this, right? They're looking for inner work, conscious work, but they kind of know that I know by getting a new relationship, it's not going to help. I got it. Something's not right. about me. And I, you know, I'm going to give an example because the relationship one comes up a lot in my practice when people come and see me. and I share this as an example of self sabotaging programs and why I like the conscious work. And we can talk about how this plays with fertility as well and baby manifestation. This actually wasn't my patient, but it was somebody who shared it. And I loved this case so much because it, it really is a great explanation of of belief change. So She was around 45. She was a lawyer and she had become aware that she was somehow sabotaging relationships. No matter what [00:18:00] relationship she went in, like she would find some not such great guys in her opinion, but she actually realized she found some good guys too. But for some reason, even she knew there was a button and she, she knew she shouldn't push that button, but she would push the button even in her mind when she knew this isn't going to work out. And the, and the relationship would collapse. So at her clinical hypnotherapy session, She got regressed and in this regression, she's experiencing herself as a four year old and she's remembering her mom is making dinner for her and her older sister was around seven and she promises the girls that they get popsicles if they eat all their dinner. So her older sister. Eats her dinner fairly quickly and gets a popsicle. And she, she being for living in that theta brainwave living in the moment, it's not eating quickly. And all of a sudden she sees her sister with a popsicle and she goes, I want a popsicle and her mom's tired end of day. And she angrily says, no, you haven't eaten your dinner. You don't get your dinner to you. You don't get your popsicle till you finish your [00:19:00] dinner. And it probably wasn't said in a loving way. And this triggered the four year old. And like many four year olds, she got. You know, she had a little four year old temper tantrum, and that set off her mom, and then she got sent off. To her room without dinner and without popsicle. And in her story, she's thinking in her dialogue that mommy likes, mommy likes and loves my sister more than me. Mommy doesn't love me. I'm not lovable. And she has this aha moment when that program really started for her. I'm not lovable. Now, remember I said the subconscious and the conscious want congruency. The heart and mind want congruency. When it conflicts, the heart, the shen, the subconscious, wins. And so, she would have a relationship, and if this guy was doting and loving her, her subconscious goes, that's not who we are, we're unlovable. And she would Consciously or unconsciously sabotage the relationship. So in hypnotherapy work, we're able to bring her 45 year old self back and reparent doing her [00:20:00] child work and shift that. And I often say in my practice, I have a an approach. Notice, accept, choose again. Notice everything is neutral and we give it meaning. Neutral. She just did not get a popsicle. Neutral. The meaning she gave it was I'm not lovable, right? And children that are in theta, meaning they're in, they're sponges. They don't have that prefrontal development to discern things. They just take things in and we don't know why. But you know, if you're a product of divorce, which a lot of people are It's usually for the children. It does some form of scarring, subconscious scarring, right? Because the children feel like they're responsible. It's their fault. So guilt shows up or shame shows up. Not safe. So all these programs come up and when I distill them down, I see people that are worth hundreds of millions of dollars. I see people that can't afford my services, right? And based on what they get paid, right? And when you distill it down, the stories are, can be very different, but when you still it down, it's I'm not enough, right? I'm not lovable. [00:21:00] I'm not pretty enough. I'm not thin enough. I'm not smart enough. It's kind of, I'm not enough when you distill it down, whether you're worth a couple hundred million or whether you're scraping things together. So. Notice everything is neutral. We give it meaning. And when we believe in the story, we make it real. So this is not to believe in the story. And that's kind of that materialistic side, right? And we use these tools conscious work to go in and clean up the operating system. And here's an important point I want to share with our listeners is You know, you have this hardware, but the hardware functions depending on the software and I got multiple stories like this, but I'll give you a couple, you know, they have done research on those with multiple personality disorders and depending on the personality, right? One will need reading glasses. One will not. One's blood tests will be diabetic and the other one will not. Right? I mean.  **Michelle Oravitz:** to orange juice. **Lorne Brown:** Yeah, when we allergic not so same physical body. So from a journalistic point of view, this makes no sense, but from a quantum perspective, it does. Right. And and we've heard people [00:22:00] with near death experiences. I've, I've heard through a colleague of one before, and I just, I'd met one recently, actually, and she's written a book on it, Anita, where she, yeah, it's great, right? **Michelle Oravitz:** Yeah. Yeah. **Lorne Brown:** So, you know, her story is she. Developed cancer, funny thing, not so funny, but she always had a fear that she would die and get cancer. So, you know, you got to be careful where you're putting your focus, right? She did everything she could to not get cancer. She got cancer and she was ridden with tumors and she's in the hospital and her husband's by her side. And the story goes that she goes unconscious. So they tell her, say goodbye. She, this is it. She's, you know. She's going to die and she's got, they got on some medications too, I believe for pain relief. And I think it was a day or two later, she opens her eyes and she has an experience of a near death experience where we won't go into it today where she sees other. Family members are beings, but not the personalities like she just knew who they were, but she realizes she's coming back and she knew she was coming back [00:23:00] different. It wasn't like a full lobotomy, like 180 degree turn, but she had a personality change, right? And she knew her cancer is gone. And when she woke up, she tried to convince her husband her cancer was gone. And he's like, you know, no, you know, they got the doctors. She was able to re Share stories of conversations that they had outside when she was in the coma in another room. She forbade him. She could, you know, she knew what the doctor's shoes look like, right? Everything. So **Michelle Oravitz:** that's that bird's eye view. **Lorne Brown:** she was outside the body, but her cancer went away without any medication. After that, she woke up from a coma. And her cancer just resolved herself. So there's that personality. So her personality changed and her physical body changed, right? Because of this and going back to our friend Joe Dispenza, Dr. Joseph Dispenza and your listeners check out his book. They're supernatural the placebo and breaking the habit of being yourself. That's a really good one breaking the habit Right. It's a good one to start with. He talks about you can use matter to change matter, which can be slow. That's for our fertility patients taking supplements. [00:24:00] That's IVF, that's diet matter, change matter, or you can use energy to change matter, which can be spontaneous. Like what happened with Anita, which when her cancer went away, right? Is it went away pretty quickly, right? **Michelle Oravitz:** There's people with well, we see it all the time at Joe Dispenza's work stage four cancer. It just, it goes away. **Lorne Brown:** Yeah. So that's working with a different, dimension of yourself, right? If you want to speak. So the conscious work that I use is how to tap into that, how to tune into it. And it came from my experience, right? I, I've learned this and developed this from many people I've studied with. And I'm a kinesthetic learning. That's learner. That's why I've learned psych KFT, Marissa peers, rapid transformational therapy, Ericksonian The guy just. Love it, right? I think it started from insecurity. Not enough, not smart enough. So I kept on doing things which brought me my success outside, but inside it wasn't enough. So I kept on learning and learning and learning. And then eventually, you know, you're brought to your knees, which I was. debilitating anxiety. And I go in and do the [00:25:00] inner work and I have the transformation. And then I'm kind of at peace. Don't feel like I need to do too much. But now there's this new drive, this overflowing, wanted to share. It's a different feeling. It's comes from peace. It doesn't exhaust you. Right. And so I think on the outside, if I was looking at me, I looked. Similar as in go, go, go. Always learning, always doing right. But I was coming from fear and lack for many years, my doing and stuff. So my doing just got me more fear and lack because I could never feel that void. Now I'm going, going, going, but it's coming from feeling more whole and complete and I'm not attached whether I do it or not, right? I'm not attached to it so much. And but yet I'm still doing it. But now I feel Charged by it. **Michelle Oravitz:** That's so great. I mean, don't you see the yin and the yang too, in a lot of this **Lorne Brown:** Oh, yes. Yeah. Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** the harmony, the **Lorne Brown:** Yeah, and you got to keep going into the end So you then you have the young and it happens, right? So, you know, I go inside I become quiet and and then all of a sudden all this [00:26:00] activity and inspire thought comes through me And then I I want to go in and see if I can manifest it, right? **Michelle Oravitz:** Yeah. And everything kind of goes in pulses, you know, there's a, there's pulses, even with like experiences that we have in life, there's ebbs and flows. I think that we get impatient or we think that it's going to be forever, but nothing lasts forever. It's like the good news and the bad news, nothing lasts forever. **Lorne Brown:** Right? Yeah, it's the good news and the bad news. Yeah, in that sense, don't be attached. **Michelle Oravitz:** Yeah, true. **Lorne Brown:** Which is a practice. **Michelle Oravitz:** it is, and it's something that the ancients have been telling us this whole time. They've told us to go within, they've told us not to be too attached, to learn from nature, to learn from what's around us. to flow, flow with it. **Lorne Brown:** And a tip for our listeners, because again, I teach what I've experienced. Many people may be going, well, I've read these books and I know all this stuff and I haven't had a shift. I was that guy where I had read everything and took courses, but I didn't do the process work. I, I conceptually understood it. I could teach it. But I wasn't living it. And it wasn't until I actually did the process work that the [00:27:00] transformation started happening, the awakening started happening. And so that's kind of, you know, with my patients, when I work with them, they want to get in the head and understand, which I love. We got to understand when you understand the why behind it, they say that the how becomes easier. The why is, you know, how does it work? And then the how is, what are you going to do? But if it's just an intellectual discussion you'll have a mind shift. But you won't have a trait change. And what's the difference? A mind shift is that temporary, you feel excited, this makes sense. It feels excited, but it's a shift. It's like when you pull an elastic band apart, it's neuro elasticity, it stretches out, this feels good. But within an hour or two, or a day or two, it goes back to its normal shape. So you haven't made a neuroplastic change, you just made a mindset shift. And if you do that daily, multiple times, it eventually become neuroplastic. And what I mean neuroplastic is if you stretch out a piece of soft plastic and you let go, it stays stretched. So that's the trait change. So repetition or doing many things that create a mind shift regularly often will give you [00:28:00] neuroplasticity changes, right? That hold becomes a trait. That's that, you know, do certain actions over and over again. So that's one way. But then there's other. faster ways to do neuroplastic changes, which doesn't just require repetition. That is one of them, but there's other processes I use. Part of my hypnosis practices and other energy psychology tools is what they're often called now to help make that neuroplastic change, not just from repetition, but from doing these Process work and we call it process work because it's not it's not done. It's a it's a bottom up process versus a top down So i'm not a counselor a therapist. That would be somebody who's doing a top down Let's talk about this and there's some benefit to it. The clinical hypnotherapist perspective is a bottom up meaning Your tyra box said this once your issues are stuck in your tissues So when you have these emotions rarely does somebody say I feel it in my head It does happen once in a while. Most people feel it in their throat, in their chest, in their stomach. It's in your cells. And we got science to talk about [00:29:00] how the microbiome changes with stress and emotions. **Michelle Oravitz:** images of people, all people that were angry, all people that were sad. And they would notice that it would light up in certain spots consistently in the body, which is really fascinating. You can probably find it online. **Lorne Brown:** cool. Absolutely. And, you know, we know like we got serotonin receptors in the gut. Now the heart's being known as a, as a second brain may have more what the read off of it more than the brain and, and then dispensa and heart math talk about heart brain coherence. So we're. You know, I look at it this way is, you know, back in the day of Galileo and Newton, the days when we thought that the sun revolved around the earth and the earth was flat, it was hard for society to shift and science to shift, right? Cause everything we understood the way we could look, it was like, no, no, the world's flat. It look at it, you can tell, look, look outside, doesn't look round or look, look, you can tell that. the sun is going around the earth. Look in the sky. It's so obvious. And you [00:30:00] can't tell me the earth is spinning. We would feel it, right? And now today, most people realize that the earth is round, not flat. There are so few flatters out there. They realize the earth is spinning and that the earth goes around the sun. But there's your perception, you know, there's the first floor view. From my view, the sun is going around the earth. I see it rise and set, right? I can see it float around. I'm standing still. I'm pretty sure about it, but that's a illusion. It's not a complete correct perception on that first floor when you go to a higher floor. So in this case, when we go into space, We can see that it's actually the earth that goes around the sun and the earth is round. And then if we go to a higher floor, we're going to probably get a whole other understanding of what's going on in this human experience and purpose and what's your individual purpose. And people have spoken of it. I haven't tapped into that aspect. I've had those. Non medicated, so non psychedelic experiences where I've tapped into profound peace, where I've tapped into bliss.[00:31:00]  I've also, through psychedelics, I've only done it once, so I'll never do it again, where I tapped into my shadow, right? Accelerated my journey, but I wouldn't wish that upon anybody, going into my shadow work unprepared. **Michelle Oravitz:** 'cause if you, you have to be ready for it. That's **Lorne Brown:** I wasn't ready for it. I, I, I cheated. I cheated with psychedelics. And it put me into my shadow grateful now because and here's a litmus test for myself. So I share this with the listeners as well. If you. don't like your life now, then I'm pretty sure you're still living in kind of a victim mode. You don't like your past and you'll have all the evidence to say why you don't like it. And if you can love your past, no matter how bad it is, then I know you love your now. I know you love your life. Why? Because You realize that who you are today is based on everything that's happened to you and you and because you love where you are today, you would never want to change your past because you love your day. Doesn't mean you want to relive your past, but you're grateful for. You don't regret it because you love today. [00:32:00] But if you hate your past, then it's I'm pretty sure you really don't love it. your day. And there are some terrible things that have happened to people. And I've seen people who've had terrible acts done to them. They would never ask to go do it again, like, but they also say, I love my life now. And so I wouldn't change anything in my past. So that shows you that's healed, right? That vibration that's healed. And so, because there's only this moment. So I find conscious work powerful when you bring it to reproductive health. I want to quote our Randine Lewis friend who wrote the book, The Infertility Cure, many books, but I remember hearing her talk about when women get into a later stage of their reproductive years, especially into their forties she said, you know, at the beginning, you know, reproduction is, it's a, it's a youth game, Jing, we call it essence Jing, it's the physicality, right? You got to have good physicality and it, and that happens with the youth. We see it around us, right? Like, a 90 year old and a 20 year old, the same person or different [00:33:00] physically. But there's something about spiritual maturity and sometimes, and this is where it kind of ties into Dr. Jo Dispenza, matter change matter. So that's the physical, the Jing. And then there's energy that can change matter. And that's what we call the Shen, the spirit tapping into that consciousness. And she says, when you're younger, you can be spiritually mature because you have such good Jing, it overrides everything. And so you can be a drug addict. And you're 20s and getting pregnant all the time, right? Poorly eating, all that stuff. And then if you get into your 40s, the physicality you want, but it's not enough, you need to, as she said, have your shit together. So that's, I'm quoting her. And sometimes that's when we see what we call miracles. It overrides the physical. And you really need to do that spiritual, the spiritual maturity happens. And so, you know, have both. Add to that her excitement with donor egg back in the day when we were having this conversation was she couldn't wait to meet the Children that were born through donor egg cycles because she [00:34:00] says currently this was way back when in early 2000 people were born with either young mothers, so physically strong, spiritually immature. They're in their twenties, early thirties or they're born with women in the early forties. physically not as strong, but spiritually more mature. So they didn't have both. She goes, but with the donor egg cycle, they get the gene from the, the egg. So a physical, physically strong, younger woman, and they are gestated. And raised by spiritually mature women. It's going to be the first time where they get both strength from the physical and strength from the spiritual. So she was quite excited. It was a different perspective to look at the Dorae. She was like, I wonder what kind of children these are going to be, right? So,  **Michelle Oravitz:** amazing. And actually it's really interesting. I don't know if you've seen this yourself, but sometimes the donor egg and the child looks like the mother. **Lorne Brown:** yeah, well, not surprising. I, I, I can't quote you on this, but I remember that they've done this in animals where you put him in a different, like, I don't know, [00:35:00] a donkey into a horse or something like, and it comes out looking more like the the mother. Like the, the horse. So, because don't forget you start as, you know, You know, a bunch of cells, right, you know, when you go in and you're grown, so you are influenced because you're, you're taking in in Chinese medicine talks about this, the emotional well being of the mother during pregnancy will impact the nervous system and the emotional personality of that child. And so what you're eating and what you're doing is helping grow that child. So we have what we call prenatal Jing, you know, for our listeners. So you get that from the mother, the father, and then. throughout pregnancy. And then postnatal Jing is what you, what happens after you're born. So your diet lifestyle. And so everything is impacting you up until you're born. That's what we'd call your genes. And in Chinese medicine called pre pre pregenetic destination, right? Prenatal, prenatal essence. I don't know if I said, if I use the right word, prenatal essence or prenatal Jing is what happens. So, yeah, I love [00:36:00] that story that she looked a little bit like the mother, not surprising. **Michelle Oravitz:** Yeah. And I've actually seen it because I, one of them she's somebody that I'm friends with on Facebook and she's also been on the podcast, Nancy Weiss. She's a spirit baby medium, is a whole other **Lorne Brown:** Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** topic. Right. But she. donor embryos and one of her daughters, she put a side by side picture of herself when she was younger and the daughter, and it was crazy. How similar they looked and then I've heard another story of somebody with freckles that she's had freckles But the mother of the donor did not and her husband did not So she always wanted a child with freckles and sure enough one of them got freckles  **Lorne Brown:** Very cute. Yeah, And that, there's so much things we don't understand and the donor egg cycle, I don't know if you've seen this, but with my patients, they only have one regret and it's a great regret that I've always heard when I've heard any regrets, I don't hear it often, but I hear it [00:37:00] and they say that the only regret I have is that I didn't do this donor egg cycle sooner because I don't, I realized I could have been with this baby I, I waited, I, you know, cause they're doing other things and understand there's a process to come to this place where you're ready to do donor a. But that's a great regret. Meaning they love this baby like from day from day one implantation, right? They have this connection. They're their mother. And and. It's, it's, that's great news, right? Cause so many people understandably have to get their head around about not using their own genetic material, right? And when you get there, when you surrender, which is part of conscious work, right? And the resistance drops and you get into flow and receptivity, the experience can be beautiful. And then regardless, even if you don't, when that baby's born, you're like, what the heck? I've been waiting for this forever. **Michelle Oravitz:** Yes. And that's another thing. So looking at the same thing from different lenses and different perspectives, and then you can kind of think, [00:38:00] okay, I may have wanted it to go this way, but perhaps it can go another way. And I'll still get the end goal, which is really to become a mother. **Lorne Brown:** Yeah, that's the end goal. And that's what we want to focus on. And from the conscious work, you know, we, we hear so often in manifestation work and in teachers of consciousness, not to be attached to form an outcome. And I'm a practical guy. So the left brain, my math background, my accounting, I'm, what I would say my feet are on the ground and my header is in the clouds, not just, you know, some people either their head in their clouds. So some people in our industry just head in the clouds. So it's hard to bring it to this earth or my old profession as a accountant, the feet are on the ground, right? I feel like I'm, I'm doing both of that.  So. I want to share this because this worked for me. And again, I often share is, you know, it's easy to say don't attach to form an outcome. That's easy to say you're not the one that has, you want this form an outcome. So it's, you can't fool the universe. You can't pretend, right? Really pretend, but you can do [00:39:00] practices. And I have found this line and I didn't come up with this. I heard this from somebody else and I was like, brilliant. And it works for me and it's worked for hundreds of other people I've worked with this or something better. Yeah. I want this or something better that had such a different vibration to it because you didn't choose your desire So I will never say you can't have you can't want this You can't desire this because you didn't choose it. I I prefer chocolate ice cream over strawberry. I can't tell you why it's just it is I just like I want chocolate ice cream. I don't really want strawberry ice cream. It's just What is, and so, but when you have a desperate need for it, that if I can't have this, then you create resistance and that impacts the field and that cannot be healthy. But if you have a desire, you want it, but you also know you're going to be okay, whether you have it or not, that doesn't add resistance to the field. And so often we, cause if you get focused on has to be this way, then you're not leaving yourself open to other things that [00:40:00] can bring you that same experience. Right? Because what does the baby bring to you? Right? You know, why do you want the baby? What's it gonna bring? What's gonna be different? What are you gonna experience? You know this kind of work, right? Because then you could get little, I call them Drift logs or kisses on the cheek from the universe where you know what it feels like you're practicing what it feels like and it's This or this or something better and then all of a sudden it that same experience comes to you But it's a different manifestation physically. So you're like, oh You know getting that feeling and so you're you're starting to get it from other places as well You're experiencing it. And when I say get it from other places I want to use that loosely is you have learned to Elicit that experience inside of you and then you're starting to see it manifested on the outside so because you don't want to have to get it from the outside because again, then you're not whole and complete This whole work is about becoming whole and complete where it's cut. You are it's It's you're making it inside of it. You're tapped into a part of yourself higher than I guess the ego self to use that language. And then it becomes fun to [00:41:00] see if you can manifest it on the outside, but you're already experiencing the feeling. Hence it's easy not to be attached because you're already feeling the joy or the love or the nurturing of something else, right? And the being of service to something else, you're already bringing up that experience. So you don't need it on the outside, but then all of a sudden you see it on the outside and that just bumps it up a bit. It amplifies it. And so you get, but it's temporary, that amplification. And then when you come back to your set point, that set point is peace and joy anyhow. So you're good. **Michelle Oravitz:** So it's unconditional peace and joy. It doesn't have a condition on it. You choose to just have that. **Lorne Brown:** Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** you can, and I think that that's the big thing is that people don't realize that they can actually do that. They could bring it up through just meditation and different practices that they can bring it up in themselves. **Lorne Brown:** Yeah. You tap into that. And I mean, I've, I've had that. I have glimpses. I have experiences of it. And for now the language is I'm, I'm tapping into my true nature and everybody has this true nature, your witness consciousness, your higher self, you want to give it a word. [00:42:00] And. I think we might have talked about this when I interviewed you on the Conscious Fertility podcast, but it's not all positive. It feels good. You still get uncomfortable feelings. You're just not at the full effect of them. So you experience the sadness. You can experience fear. You can experience guilt or hopelessness, but it moves through you like a song on a radio, 90 seconds, and it passes through you. And then you're back to that peace. And So if you're able to not get into the story and you can experience it, you still feel these uncomfortable feelings, but there's a, there's could be an underlying peace or even beauty behind some of those feelings. You're just not at the full effect of them and they just don't last for, for weeks. **Michelle Oravitz:** Yeah. Well, the untethered soul, I think that was like a big game changer for me, that book **Lorne Brown:** Michael Singer's book. Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** Singer, he's amazing. And I think that it really was about like allowing discomfort to happen without judgment, without that kind of good or bad, that neutrality, just kind of allowing it to happen. And I have an [00:43:00] example because I burned myself. I remember it was a Friday night and I was exhausted. I was so tired. I couldn't wait to sleep. And I burned my thumb. was like, man, and it was a stupid thing. Cause I was so tired and I touched something and I knew I shouldn't have done, it was just like, without thinking. And I was like, how am I going to sleep with this burning sensation? It was like the worst feeling ever. You know, it's like when you first burn yourself. And I remember thinking to myself, maybe it was like my higher guidance, something resist the burn. So I was like, okay, let me try this. literally felt, I closed my eyes and like, I imagined myself just kind of going through the fire with my hand and almost. Accepting it, inviting it, allowing it. And literally within five minutes, the burn went away. **Lorne Brown:** Yeah, and that's the quantum. That's energy changing matter and you use the awesome word resistance Right resistance is futile to quote the Borg from Star Trek Resistance is futile for those Trekkies out there When you add resistance basically you amplify the burn you amplify the [00:44:00] suffering or take from the Buddhist quote pain is inevitable the burn hurts Suffering is optional. That's where you amplify and when you can lean into it versus it's counterintuitive because we should run away from it. We think, right? And I had that similar experience in the nineties. I I had read, I read dr joe dispenses book, but I didn't understand it. I kind of read it, but Didn't catch very much of it the first read and one day when I was studying to write the exams to become a chartered accountant, a CPA I had sadness come over me real, and it was a new thing. I wasn't something I really experienced this kind of sadness that I could recall. And I don't know why I did this, but there's again, another part of you leading the way here. I decided to, in the middle of the day, I had shared accommodations. I was living with a female and she had Yanni and the Ghetto Blaster. Back in the day, it was Ghetto Blasters. with cassettes, maybe CDs. She had some incense burners. So I lit that and there was like lavender rose in it. And I went in the [00:45:00] bath and just decided to experience the sadness. So as I'm listening to the sad music, there's some incense and candle lit in the middle of the day in the bath, hot bath. I'm so going into the sadness. Tears are rolling down my eyes. And in a moment I'm in full bliss. Like I'm like bliss. Like. But I I don't do drugs, but what except for that psychedelic experience, what, what a good high would be like, it was like, and honestly, if that's what it feels like, I understand why people would do drugs. It was just bliss. And I'm like, you know, try to be sad. Because I was like, this feels great. Can I be sad? I couldn't be sad. And it was only later I had that experience first. And then I read dispenses book. Sorry, not just Ben's, Eckhart Tolle's book, Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now is what I meant. And the line where he says, you, when you're present, you can't suffer, because when you're regretting the past or fear in the future, you're not in the present. But if you're in the present, he says, even sadness can be turned into bliss. And when I read that line in the book, [00:46:00] I had my aha moment because I had that experience. And now the process that I do in my conscious work is about lowering the resistance. Somebody says, what are you doing? You're tuning into your, your wist witness consciousness. You mentioned Michael Singer, the untethered soul. He often says he doesn't use tools or do tools, but he kind of does. And and I have a process that I believe brings down the resistance. My experience, people, I've worked with and then you have that flow and receptivity and sometimes I just have peace. Maybe it's at, you know, if my, if I'm frustrated or fear, it's a seven out of 10, it'll come down to say a two or one. So peace in an unhappy situation still, right? But peace. So the resistance is low. Yeah, **Michelle Oravitz:** flow in that moment. And it's interesting because I, my litmus test is, are you present? Really? That's the question. I, a lot of people that I work with is, are you present? Like, cause many times when they share things that are uncomfortable for them, they're not really in the present moment. They're either [00:47:00] expecting a future or thinking about a past or something that happens. So the present moment's always the antidote. To everything. If we **Lorne Brown:** present. And that's what the mind does. It's the nature of the mind. You can't get mad at the mind for thinking because that's its nature to be like getting upset with water for being wet, right? It's its nature. So you're fighting with reality. However, there's tools to help you get present and these uncomfortable feelings can become portals to presence. Right. And you're not wallowing them and, and embellishing them, you know, you're not inflating them. You're leaning into them and observing them. So I think what's happening, my experience, my understanding to this point is when we really get practice at noticing and observing them and accepting them, I think we're tuning, we go into present moment, but we do this by tuning into our witness consciousness because the mere fact of witnessing them, not, it shouldn't be this way. It's not fair, like getting into the head. But. **Michelle Oravitz:** neutral watcher. **Lorne Brown:** get into the watching, just getting practice at watching, then you [00:48:00] tune into your witness consciousness and that nature of you is peace and joy. So you tune into it. So wherever you put your energy is what's going to grow. So if you believe in the story and you're at the effect of the story, then you're You're unconscious and you're experiencing it. You're suffering right now. You've amplified the negative situation if you're able to observe it I'm not saying you'll like it. We're not doing a spiritual bypass here, but getting practice at observing at it I believe you tune into the witness consciousness and It's nature's peace and joy and the metaphor I use for this Michelle is when we so Tell me how this lands for you and I'm curious for your audience because this for me was my another aha moment just like what's going on here because I'm having these experiences and I want to have language to share with the people I work with. So if you buy an apple, you have to consciously you Michelle ego Michelle has to pick up the apple and chew it. But after that, Michelle, you're not going release salivary enzymes in your mouth. Like I got to do that. Nobody talked to me. Nobody talked to me. I'm getting acid into [00:49:00] my stomach now. Okay, I cannot. Walk up the stairs because my intestines are now absorbing the all these B vitamins or same thing when you sleep when you go to sleep You're unconscious. You're not breathing yourself. You're not pumping your blood Or pumping your heart circulating your blood your autonomic nervous system is doing this another part your subconscious program is doing this, right? The autonomic nervous system. Well same thing. I don't believe for me that I let go of these programs or emotions anymore. Not Lauren Brown ego. Just like I don't release the salivary enzyme. All I have, I believe it's my witness consciousness does this. It's what's metabolizing these uncomfortable feelings and old programs. And how do we do this? Well, first you have to make the unconscious conscious. So that's my notice step. Everything is neutral and then we give it meaning. Don't believe in the story. When you do, you make it real. So don't take it personally. Then I have multiple tools during the accepting part to surrender to what is, not fight it. Doesn't mean you're resigned to it. Doesn't mean you like it. We're just accepting that this is how I feel right now. And you [00:50:00] accept it and you start to observe it and get really, this is a skill. You get practice at observing it. And by that observing, you tune into the witness consciousness and it is what lets go the feelings. It's what metabolizes it. So, so. It's the intelligence. And so give it a conscious divine. I don't know if it's a part of me or part. I don't know. All I know is Lauren Brown is not doing it. Just like Lauren Brown gets to choose to bite the apple. Lauren Brown gets to choose to notice, not take it personally and observe it. That's all I do. The digestion of the apple is outside of my ego, my conscious mind, the digestion and the alchemy of these emotions where I was sad, went from sad to bliss. Right or go from fear to just feeling at peace. I'm not doing that I don't believe I let go of it and this ties into Michael Singers He says that these I don't know what he calls them Sankara's or something these these these energy blocks. They're [00:51:00] there So you're not experiencing your true nature You're all blocked up with these old programs and beliefs and feelings, but when they get released they move up and out You have this space now where you get to experience yourself. So that's how he describes it. Does, I mean, the, the metaphors and the concepts, yeah, the bottom line is you got to do the work you get. That's my point. It's nice to understand. A lot of us cannot confirm or prove anything, but when you have the experience, you don't care because the experience is peace and peace. It was nice. **Michelle Oravitz:** It is. **Lorne Brown:** I'm not at the, I'm not at the state, I'm not at the stage where I can equally treat fear and, and peace or fear and love together. Like some people say you get to a place where you don't, you don't judge either. You're, they're just vibrations. You're okay. I definitely prefer peace and joy and bliss over fear, shame, guilt, just so you know. Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** really our true default **Lorne Brown:** Yeah, **Michelle Oravitz:** is in that nature and that's the Buddha [00:52:00] nature. That's kind of like **Lorne Brown:** yeah, **Michelle Oravitz:** like form and we learn the other things. **Lorne Brown:** yeah, **Michelle Oravitz:** habituated through habits. So bringing this into fertility, which I think is actually very relevant, even though, you know, it's kind of like this big grand concept, it could totally apply to going through IVF, going through the resistance. And also in the IVF, you get so focused on the numbers and the analytical, where sometimes you need to kind of. move back and allow yourself the space and the, and to really take care of your wellbeing. And that's kind of like a, my big thing about that, which always tends to kind of fall in the back burner burner. **Lorne Brown:** yeah, yeah, you're going through the journey and anyhow, so that's all thing pain is Inevitable suffering is optional. I don't think anybody would want to go through an IVF However, if you're going through it, you could go kicking and screaming and suffer through it, or you can go through it and, and not amplify the difficulties of it. And that, again, is a skill set, because [00:53:00] IVF is not easy. As you know, the research shows it's like getting a cancer diagnosis or terminal diagnosis, infertility. So I want to clarify that we're not dismissing it. The conscious work is about being authentic. It's actually about feeling your feelings. However, with a different lens and developing a skill set, a process, so you can metabolize it, right? But yeah, if you're going to go on this journey, if you're in this journey, you didn't choose it, but you're in it. And so how do you use it as, as they say in the conscious teachings, how do you make it as, how is this happening for you versus to you? What does that mean? How do I get out of victim mode? Because it doesn't serve you to being accountable, responsible. What does that mean? Accountable responsible does not mean you blame yourself or you blame other accountable. Responsible means that if you're having the experience, then that's all you need to know that you're responsible for healing it because you're the one having the experience. If you if you it wasn't your responsibility, then you wouldn't be having that experience. And there's so many experiences [00:54:00] happening around the world at one time, and each individual is only aware of so many the ones that they're aware of that are triggering them that they're experiencing. That's, that's all you need to know that that means you're accountable, responsible for that. The stuff that's happening around the world that doesn't trigger you, it's not your responsibility to do the inner work around it. **Michelle Oravitz:** Yeah. Well, I mean, I can keep talking to you forever and of course we just talked about one subject, so perhaps I'll bring you back for other ones as well. But this is this is definitely the kind of thing that I'm very interested in and I nerd out on this all the time. It really is something I think about every single day. I think that it is when you really are bringing up your consciousness and becoming more aware in your life and. Really being the creator of your life or owning that you are a creator in your life I just think it brings another element of purpose and meaning everything. **Lorne Brown:** Yeah. We all want to be happy. And we think different things outside of us will make us happy. This work brings that kind of [00:55:00] happiness. And if, to kind of wrap this part up on consciousness from the materialistic and then the quantum perspective, you know, when we, when we're unconscious, or when we're in that state of fear, we don't feel safe, right? Then our body goes into survival mode, right? The fight or flight. And so, our resources are not available for healing. creativity and reproduction because they're in survival mode, you know, blood gets drained from the, the thinking brain goes, the blood gets drained from the digestion reproduction. And so, but when you feel safe, which is what conscious work is, so here's on the material level, you free up resources for healing, creativity, reproduction. And we know this, that the unsafe hormones of cortisol. and adrenaline and epinephrine, all those things affect inflammation, the body, the effect, your immune system, your hormonal system, your gut microbiome. And when you feel safe, you're releasing the

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Today's story is the second and final part of “A Stop For Recaulking” by Rob MacWolf, who hopes you remember these characters too. You can get his book You Look Lost, Pup from Bewere Books, and you can find more of his stories on on itchio.Last time, Shen found his work recaulking the hull, his bath in the river, and his attempts to relax with his bunkmate Aitkin all frustrated by the song stuck in his head. But Aitkin hinted that he had an idea for a solution.Read by the Author.CW: Sexual Contentthevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google PodcastsIf you have a story you think would be a good fit, you can check out the requirements, fill out the submission template and get in touch with us.https://thevoice.dog/episode/18-a-stop-for-recaulking-by-rob-macwolf-part-2-of-2

'Time Waits for No One: Choosing Dhamma over Distractions' - A Dhamma talk given by Kruba Shen on 26 Mar 2025, translated from Thai to English. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

Assistant Coach (and Benchie winner) Chris Shen returns to the bench to team with Mason Guillot (or Gason Muillot) again Scott and Matt D.  Right from the start, Scott foreshadows a question in his introductions.  Later, our guest is very pleased that he pulls one answer in the Lucky 7.  One team panics and conjures up Jackie Gleason as an answer.  And finally, Mason completes his character arc on the podcast. #horseface #chirsmullin #carrierpigeons #jackiegleason #benchies https://dobosdelights.com/ Promo Code: CheckYourTaint https://www.patreon.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.facebook.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.twitter.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.instagram.com/benchwarmerstp/ https://www.teepublic.com/stores/benchwarmers-trivia-podcast

Alice and Doug babble on about clicky headphones/skulls and delicious, community-ordered hamburgers. Also, they might accidentally get Mrs. Shen arrested. And what household name owes his success to a $5 correspondence course and way-too-expensive bagel equipment? You'll see.Other discussion topics may include:- Multisyllabic sneezes- Coldplay covering Reba McEntire...?- Dislocated eyeballs (nobody look that up)- Gas station taco hubris- Gingerbread poutine. Or something like it.

We might talk about people other than Akali way more than we talk about Akali here. But hey, that's exactly what all her lore does too! So we're just following the pattern here. There's no way for us to predict where future TV shows will focus in when they do an Ionian season, but since that's where most of the lore seems to be coming from these days, it sure is fun to wildly speculate. ------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Akali, the Rogue AssassinArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Join me in a powerful short breathwork practice that strengths the Qi (energy), Shen (spirit) and Jing (essence) and strengthens our Wei Qi field so that we have stronger energetic boundaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clarissakristjansson.substack.com

We've been in and out of Ionia for quite a while now, but we wanted to take a look at the region as a whole. There are so many important characters here, and we have no idea how they'll decide who shows up in the new Arcane show. We're hoping for Irelia! And, like, a hundred other people. ------ WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Sermon Series: “Be Bold & Courageous: The Gospel According to Joshua” Sermon Text: Joshua 4:1-24 Sermon Title: “Here I Raise My Ebenezer” Sermon Slides: SLIDE 1 – Sermon Title Slide SLIDE 2 – 1 Samuel 7:12 – “Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen and called its name Ebenezer; for he said, ‘Till now the Lord has helped us.'” SLIDE 3 – Rev. John Trapp (1601-69) – “This is an ancient practice to propagate and perpetuate the memory of special mercies … that they grow not stale … and excite us to duty.” SLIDE 4 – Today's Big Idea: We Also Must Raise Our Ebenezer … for God is our Helper. For God Has Lifted Us Up … So That We Might Lift Him Up. SLIDE 5 – Point 1: The Purpose of the Ebenezer … Celebrating Inside the Promised Land. (vv. 1-19) SLIDE 6 – Principle 1 (from vv. 1-13): “Fidelity is a Prerequisite for Victory. We won't have spiritual victory … if we fail to follow intentionally.” SLIDE 7 – Principle 2 (from vv. 1-13): “Unity is a Prerequisite for Fidelity. Unity is the foundation … but divisions cause decay.” SLIDE 8 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 9 – Galatians 5:15 – “But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.” SLIDE 10 – Principle 3 (from vv. 1-13): “We can't win against the enemy if we keep inflicting friendly fire.” SLIDE 11 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 12 – Principle 1 (from vv. 14-19): “The Law can't take you into the New Creation, it can only break you. Only the Gospel can bring you in.” SLIDE 13 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 14 – Conclusion: “The raising of this Ebenezer is an enduring sermon which celebrates Israel's Obedient Participation, Joshua's Full Elevation, but most importantly, God's Covenant Salvation which led them into Canaan.” SLIDE 15 – Rev. Dale Ralph Davis (1944-Present): “The greatest enemy of faith may be forgetfulness.” SLIDE 16 – Point 2: The Meaning of the Ebenezer … Lifting Up our Promise-Keeping God. (vv. 20-24) SLIDE 17 – Sermon Use 1: We Lift God Up … by Teaching His Truth. SLIDE 18 – The Ebenezer Principle: Truth must be taught to all believers in general, but particular attention must be given to ourselves and our children. SLIDE 19 – Insert a Copy of Sermon Use #1 SLIDE 20 – Sermon Use 2: We Lift God Up … by Showing His Character. SLIDE 21 – The Ebenezer Principle: The Gospel is to be used not only by unbelievers for their salvation, but by believers for their sanctification. SLIDE 22 – Sermon Use 3: We Lift God Up … by Worshipping His Name. SLIDE 23 – The Ebenezer Principle: Our hope is not in lifeless stones, but in the living God.

In this episode of Creative Chats, Mike Brennan welcomes Shen, a pioneering female graffiti artist from the 80s, who shares her journey from street art to professional artistry. They discuss the significance of personal connections in the art world, the evolution of artistic techniques, and the impact of personal loss on creative expression. Shen reflects on her unique name, her early experiences with graffiti, and the challenges she faced in finding her voice as an artist. The conversation also touches on the role of spirituality in her life and work, culminating in a powerful moment of transformation. 3 Key Takeaways:

This week on Super Progressive we are joined by one of the most legendary producers in progressive underground music history... Quivver!In this interview, we chat about the origin of Quivver's many aliases, his recent projects with Anujna Explorations, Anjunadeep, and Shen, some stories behind his most famous tracks, and his Balance album with Dave Seaman as well as his upcoming appearance at Balance Festival.Quivver will be headliner at the Super Progressive Spring Day Party in London on Saturday March 15!Tickets: https://ra.co/events/208817800:00 - Introduction00:41 - Upcoming Projects02:52 - Reaching a new generation of clubbers07:46 - Musical interests besides electronic08:30 - Super Progressive Day Party11:08 - The name Quivver16:35 - Career origins23:37 - Iconic tracks30:40 - Balance Compilation with Dave Seaman34:43 - Production Process and Consistency#dj #housemusic #electronicmusic

A boy walks into an art exhibit and steals a sex doll on display. It doesn't go anywhere the doll expects. Content warnings: Body horror described in detail Copyright khōréō magazine 2025. Story by Kawai Shen, edited by Kanika Agrawal. Audio edition read by Vera Tan, with casting and production by Jenelle DeCosta. Visit khoreomag.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @KhoreoMag. Music: This Too Shall Pass by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported CC BY 3.0

Dr Lucy Shen is an associate professor of ophthalmology at Mass Eye & Ear, Harvard Medical School where she specializes in complex glaucoma cases and directs the glaucoma fellowship. In addition to her patient care duties, she also mentors medical students and residents while also performing important research in glaucoma imaging and detection. She is a talented surgeon and great educator and has submitted some great glaucoma videos which we will share in the coming weeks. There is so much to learn from Dr Lucy Shen and I'm sure you will enjoy this podcast. We feature a new podcast every week on Sundays and they are uploaded to all major podcast services (click links here: Apple, Google, Spotify) for enjoying as you drive to work or exercise. The full video of the podcast is here on CataractCoach as well as on our YouTube channel. Starting now we have sponsorship opportunities available for the top podcast in all of ophthalmology. Please contact us to inquire.

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This week we welcome Cecilia Shen, CEO of Cybever, an AI-powered 3D creation platform that leverages advanced layout algorithms to enable industries to build professional-grade, production-ready environments for industrial simulations. The Metaverse was in the news this week, with the launch of HTC's Viverse (now we know what they're doing with the $250M they got from Google for their hardware business), Meta created a $50 M investment fund to encourage and reward content creators in Horizon Worlds. Niantic is making a digital twin of the physical world. Cecilia Shen began her work in robotics when she was 15. She later joined Google X, the tech giant's incubator, where she began working increasingly with computer vision and generative AI. Cybever generates extensive libraries of 3D environments that are both diverse and customizable to specific training requirements.Thank you to our sponsor, Zappar!Don't forget to like, share, and follow for more! Follow us on all socials @ThisWeekInXR!https://linktr.ee/thisweekinxr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

he rapid rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company, is reshaping the AI industry and prompting market players to explore new possibilities, experts said at the 2025 Global Developer Conference, which concluded Sunday.专家在周日闭幕的 2025 全球开发者大会上表示，中国人工智能公司深度求索（DeepSeek）的迅速崛起正在重塑人工智能产业，并促使市场参与者探索新的可能性。DeepSeek specializes in large language models, particularly in coding - related AI, and aims to provide high - performance models with efficient training. The company, based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, gained global attention last month after launching its AI reasoning models. The models are fully open source, cheaper to train and perform on par with leading global counterparts.深度求索专注于大语言模型，尤其是与编码相关的人工智能领域，致力于提供高性能且训练高效的模型。这家位于浙江省杭州市的公司，在上个月推出其人工智能推理模型后获得了全球关注。这些模型完全开源，训练成本更低，性能与全球领先的同类模型相当。"I hope not just Chinese AI companies, but other global AI companies learn from what DeepSeek is doing. Starting by open - sourcing your software …they've made it really financially approachable to build your own language models," said Andrew Aitken, a technical oversight committee member of the Linux Foundation's FINOS Foundation. "They've done that really well, and the rest of the world can learn from that."Linux 基金会旗下金融科技开源基金会（FINOS Foundation）技术监督委员会成员安德鲁・艾特肯（Andrew Aitken）表示：“我希望不仅是中国的人工智能公司，全球其他人工智能公司都能从深度求索的做法中学习。从软件开源做起…… 他们让构建自己的语言模型在经济成本上变得切实可行。他们这一点做得非常好，世界其他地区可以从中学习。”Industry experts at the conference expressed admiration for DeepSeek - R1, one of the company's latest AI developments.参会的行业专家对深度求索的最新人工智能成果之一 —— 深度求索 - R1 表示赞赏。"DeepSeek's open - source adoption has set a role model for how AI can benefit everybody," said Gu Ruiquan, product director at Lanyun Technology. "It helps create an ecosystem to build better AI products because everybody can stand on the shoulders of giants."蓝云科技产品总监顾瑞泉表示：“深度求索对开源的应用，为人工智能如何让每个人受益树立了榜样。它有助于创建一个生态系统，以打造更出色的人工智能产品，因为每个人都能站在巨人的肩膀上。”Gu added that as costs decline, demand for computing power is rising across the industry, creating new opportunities for AI development.顾瑞泉补充说，随着成本下降，整个行业对计算能力的需求不断上升，这为人工智能的发展创造了新机遇。Experts said DeepSeek's open - source approach is driving the growth of similar models, accelerating AI applications across various industries.专家表示，深度求索的开源方式正在推动类似模型的发展，加速人工智能在各个行业的应用。"I am extremely excited about the outlook of large models, which can now be developed in a cheaper, faster, better and more efficient way," said Jia Anya, product director at SenseTime.商汤科技产品总监贾安雅说：“我对大模型的前景感到无比兴奋，现在可以以更便宜、更快速、更优质且更高效的方式开发大模型。”"The recent breakthroughs in AI indicate that integration can happen more quickly, reasoning can be accelerated with large models, AI capabilities can be further optimized and better AI applications will be developed," Jia said.贾安雅说：“人工智能领域近期的突破表明，整合可以更快实现，借助大模型可以加速推理，人工智能能力可以进一步优化，还会开发出更出色的人工智能应用。”Shen Haozhan, an algorithm expert at OM AI Lab, said DeepSeek's success highlights how AI models can be developed at significantly lower costs and provides a roadmap for other companies to train their own models.欧姆人工智能实验室（OM AI Lab）算法专家沈浩展表示，深度求索的成功凸显了人工智能模型可以以显著更低的成本进行开发，并为其他公司训练自己的模型提供了路线图。"I am personally inspired by DeepSeek's open - source strategy. It gives us new research directions beyond conventional methodologies, which is a huge contribution to the open - source community," Shen said.沈浩展说：“我个人深受深度求索开源策略的启发。它为我们提供了传统方法之外的新研究方向，这对开源社区来说是巨大的贡献。”The 2025 Global Developer Conference, held from Friday through Sunday in Shanghai, was themed "AI Shaping the World, Unlocking Infinite Opportunities."2025 全球开发者大会于周五至周日在上海举行，主题为 “人工智能塑造世界，解锁无限机遇”。The event brought together global developers to collaborate, innovate and explore AI applications while promoting commercialization efforts.此次活动汇聚了全球开发者，共同开展合作、创新并探索人工智能应用，同时推动商业化进程。"Artificial intelligence will continue to be one of Shanghai's leading industries," said Chen Jie, vice - mayor of Shanghai, during the conference's opening ceremony on Saturday.上海市副市长陈杰在周六的大会开幕式上表示：“人工智能将继续成为上海的主导产业之一。”Chen noted that under the guidance of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Shanghai has made significant strides in technological innovation, industry - finance cooperation and international partnerships. The city's AI market reached a scale of more than 450 billion yuan ($62 billion) last year, and it has hosted the World Artificial Intelligence Conference for seven consecutive years and filed 60 large models.陈杰指出，在工业和信息化部的指导下，上海在技术创新、产业金融合作以及国际合作方面取得了重大进展。去年，上海人工智能市场规模超过 4500 亿元（620 亿美元），已连续七年举办世界人工智能大会，并提交了 60 个大模型。"I'm really impressed with what Shanghai has done around AI. Large corporations are investing in AI, and the government is providing incentives, support and investment to grow the developer community and focus on open source. Shanghai is really positioning itself as a leader in this space," Aitken said.艾特肯说：“上海在人工智能领域所做的工作给我留下了深刻印象。大型企业在人工智能领域投资，政府为壮大开发者社区并聚焦开源提供激励措施、支持和投资。上海正切实将自己定位为这一领域的领军者。”As open - source AI models continue to evolve, Shanghai will leverage its strengths as a megacity and accelerate efforts to establish itself as an internationally influential AI hub, Chen added.陈杰补充说，随着开源人工智能模型不断发展，上海将发挥其作为特大城市的优势，加快努力将自身打造成具有国际影响力的人工智能中心。重点词汇：reshape [ˌriːˈʃeɪp] 动词，重塑specialize [ˈspeʃəlaɪz] 动词，专门从事；专注于influential [ˌɪnfluˈenʃl] 形容词，有影响力的ecosystem [ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm] 名词，生态系统breakthrough [ˈbreɪkθruː] 名词，突破conventional [kənˈvenʃənl] 形容词，传统的

“Tiny little choices add up. Every time you honor what feels good, you're building a life that actually supports you.” What if joy wasn't something you had to chase but something you could choose - one tiny moment at a time? In this episode, Erica Ballard sits down with Candace Veach to explore how small shifts in awareness can lead to a life filled with more presence, ease, and fulfillment. From the power of noticing your emotions to making intentional micro-choices, Candace shares practical steps to reconnect with your authentic self and cultivate a life that truly feels good. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The Power of Noticing - Simply observing your thoughts, feelings, and small daily patterns can unlock a deeper sense of presence and clarity. Tiny Little Choices (TLC) Matter - The smallest shifts - like choosing the right pen or fixing a tripping hazard - can create a ripple effect toward a more peaceful life. Joy is in the Details - Finding fulfillment isn't about big achievements; it's about recognizing and celebrating small moments of peace, courage, and authenticity. Your Next Step: Take one small action today that honors what feels joyful, peaceful, or fulfilling - no matter how simple it seems. Text a Friend: You always talk about wanting to be more present - this conversation with Candace Veach has some of the simplest, most powerful ways to do it. Here's the link -> https://sites.libsyn.com/127560/7-the-art-of-noticing-tiny-choices-for-a-joyful-life-w-candace-veach Links Candace's website Free ebook - “Beginning Your Journey to Joy” Follow on Instagram @Candace_Veach Candace's Bio Candace Veach is board-certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Certified as a Yoga Instructor, and in Thai Yoga Therapy. Candace graduated with honors from Emperor's College in 2000. Candace graduated from Emperor's College in Santa Monica and is an acupuncturist in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles.  Her clinical training occurred at the UCLA Health Center, Daniel Freedman Hospital, and the Emperor's College Clinic. While at Emperor's Clinic, she was fortunate to intern under Dr. Tianda Yang, a highly respected Doctor of Chinese Medicine, both here and in China.   Alongside studying acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and Western medicine, Candace worked on cultivating her "Shen." Shen is described in Chinese literature as "spirit-intelligence," cultivating this quality in oneself was classically a foundational part of a doctor's training.  In addition to regular coursework, she practiced breathwork, hatha yoga, and intensive meditation.  She also began training in subtle, energetic healing. Candace has traveled to Thailand, India, and the Himalayas.  She sat with teachers and gurus of various spiritual disciplines and received many blessings on her way.  She remains determined to know her own Shen in order to be a Superior doctor. She is known for being both highly intuitive and very logical. She regularly gets results in complex cases within a week using custom herbal formulas and acupuncture.  About the Podcast Modern Day Mysticism is a podcast that explores all things spiritual, mystical, and metaphysical. Your host, Erica Ballard, dives deep to unpack the human experience through channeled insights, thought-provoking interviews, and much-needed humor. The show features personal stories, Q&A calls, and heart-to-heart conversations with modern-day mystics, spiritual leaders, and teachers. Follow Erica @ericaballard_ for daily inspiration, and visit https://ericaballard.co for show notes, discount codes, and additional resources. Also, rate, review, and follow the show wherever you listen, and never miss a single episode! Credits Andrew edited and mixed the podcast at 51 features. Connect at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com or https://treasuremint.com.

In this episode of The Corner of Story and Game, we're diving deep into environmental storytelling with game design veteran Will Shen. Will, a lead designer at Unknown Worlds Entertainment, shares his wealth of experience in open-world narrative design, from his time working on Starfield and Skyrim to his current role.We explore how the environment itself can tell a story, adding layers of depth and history to the player's experience. Will discusses the crucial elements of level design, pacing, and set dressing that make environmental storytelling work, and how players engage with spaces to uncover hidden lore.Whether you're a narrative designer, level designer, or simply a fan of immersive storytelling in games, this episode is packed with valuable insights into the intersection of worldbuilding, gameplay mechanics, and narrative.Don't miss this one!

This episode we talk about the League of Legend's story "True Neutral". | All CoR Links | www.podcastcor.com | Music By Slayur | www.linktr.ee/slayur | Story By | John O'Bryan 00:00 Intro 01:20 Sorry! Background Sound Issue! (1 Minute) 02:10 Sound Issue Over! 04:20 Part 1 07:00 Part 2 13:30 Part 3 21:30 General Discussion

In this episode, we celebrate eight years of abiding together with you! We want to celebrate what God has done and is doing in not only our lives, but also in yours. We reflect on why we started the podcast and how our hearts still echo with a desire to help women grow closer to our Lord through communion with others. We share why we surrender the podcast to the Holy Spirit, how we've navigated supporting each other through different seasons of life, and what our hopes are for the future of the podcast. Most of all, we want to thank you for how you've received our vulnerability, your openness to us and the Lord, and your steadfastness in journeying with us along the way. Heather's One Thing - Jubilee Spotify Playlist Sister Miriam's One Thing - Our very first episode - Coffee, Unity, and Companionship Michelle's One Thing - Our listeners! We are so grateful for you!   Announcement: Join us for our Lenten Study beginning March 5th, 2025 as we journey through “Jesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of God's Favor“ by Dr. John Bergsma. We look forward to sitting at the feet of a leading scholar as we unpack what the Lord has in store for us in the year of Jubilee. Order your copy at the St. Paul Center with promo code “ABIDE15” for 15% off. There are also bulk discounts available. While “Jesus and the Jubilee” is currently backordered, the St. Paul Center expects a new shipment of books later this week and plans to fulfill your orders by late February.   Journal Questions: Have I experienced friendships and relationships that have been anointed by the Lord? How can I steward my relationships, gifts, time, and opportunities well? When have I seen the difference between success and fruitfulness?   Discussion Questions: When did you first start listening to the podcast? Do you have a favorite episode, season, series, or study? How did it bless you? What areas of your life can you surrender to the Lord to give growth?   Quote to Ponder: "To be grateful is to recognize the Love of God in everything He has given us - and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a grace, for it brings with it immense graces from Him. Gratitude therefore takes nothing for granted, is never unresponsive, is constantly awakening to new wonder and to praise of the goodness of God. For the grateful person knows that God is good, not by hearsay but by experience. And that is what makes all the difference." (Thomas Merton)   Scripture for Lectio: "Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, 'Thus far the Lord has helped us.'" (1 Samuel 7:12)   Sponsor - The Little Rose Shop: Discover the beauty of integrating faith into your everyday life with The Little Rose Shop. Our Morning Offering Prayer Mug the perfect companion for your morning routine, allowing you to start each day with a heartfelt prayer, focusing your thoughts on Christ. Plus, explore our Quiet Books collection, including the Mass Quiet Book, Rosary Quiet Book, the Where is Jesus Quiet Book, and Wrapped in Mary's Mantle Quiet Book. These engaging books are designed for babies and toddlers, making it easy to introduce them to the wonders of faith in a quiet and interactive way—perfect for adoration or Mass. As a special treat for Abiding Together listeners, use promo code ABIDING15 for an exclusive 15% discount at checkout. Enrich your spiritual journey and bring the joy of faith into your home with The Little Rose Shop.   Timestamps: 00:00 - The Little Rose Shop 01:17 - Intro 02:09 - Lenten Book Announcement 02:54 - Welcome 04:40 - Guiding Quote and Scripture Verse 05:53 - Born Out of Friendship 09:19 - Surrendering Everything Back 10:39 - Honest Conversations 12:05 - Stewarding Well 15:22 - Thankfulness 18:23 - Hearing from Listeners 20:35 - A Collaboration 22:47 - Your Starting Point 24:26 - Hope for the Future 28:29 - One Things 31:12  - Lenten Book Study Reminder  

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In this episode, I welcome Dr. Felice Chan, a board-certified practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), to explore the powerful integration of Eastern and Western medicine. Dr. Chan shares her fascinating journey from growing up in Hong Kong to studying neuroscience and experiencing a transformative shift toward TCM. We dive into the foundational principles of TCM, including Jing, Qi, and Shen, and how these guide her holistic approach to health and wellness. Our conversation touches on timely topics like supporting lung health during wildfire seasons, understanding the emotional connection to the throat, and practical solutions for chronic fatigue and burnout. Dr. Chan also offers expert advice on clearing acne, balancing gut health, and embracing natural anti-aging techniques like facial acupuncture. From acupressure tips to nourishing foods, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you heal from the inside out. Whether you're new to TCM or looking for ways to enhance your wellness journey, I know you'll find this episode inspiring and empowering! Resources: Check out Dr. Felice on Instagram View Dr. Felice's offerings (and book with her or her team!) here Follow the host, Claudia, on Instagram and check out her website

Send us a textDiscover how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views the heart as more than just an organ—it's the Emperor of the body, governing emotions, clarity, and connection. In this episode of The Wellness Inspired Podcast, we explore the Shen, the spirit of the heart, and how it influences joy, anxiety, sleep, and overall well-being. Learn practical TCM strategies to nourish your Shen and restore emotional balance with acupuncture, herbal medicine, breathwork, and heart-supporting foods. If you're feeling restless, disconnected, or overwhelmed, this episode will help you understand your heart's energy and how to bring it back into harmony. Tune in now and start your journey to a calmer mind and a healthier heart!Stay Intouch: Linktree: [@sheridavidson | Linktree](https://linktr.ee/sheridavidson)Join The Wellness Inspired community: https://www.wellnessinspiredpodcast.com/newsletterFacebook: [The Wellness Inspired Podcast - Home](https://www.facebook.com/wellnessinspiredpodcast)Instagram: [Sheri Davidson, L.Ac. (@wellness_inspired) • Instagram photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/wellness_inspired/)LinkedIn: [Sheri Davidson - Chief Wellness Officer - Element 5 OM, Acupuncture + Wellness | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-davidson/)Element 5, Acupuncture + Wellnesswww.element5om.comFacebook: [Element 5, Acupuncture + Wellness - Home](https://www.facebook.com/element5om/?ref=pages_you_manage)Instagram: [Sheri Davidson (@element5_acuwell) on Instagram • 145 photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/element5_acuwell/)LinkIn: [Sheri Davidson - Chief Wellness Officer - Element 5 OM, Acupuncture + Wellness | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-davidson/)Listen to more episodes: https://www.wellnessinspiredpodcast.comWellness Riverboat CruiseMagna On The Danube: https://www.amawaterways.com/destination/europe-river-cruises/2025/magna-on-the-danubeAmaMagna: https://youtu.be/23-5Qy3skM0AmaMagna: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM1GHLA2EF4Flyer link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGB9S7QIww/ztr_gd0uoOpUR1WMb1agfQ/view?utm_content=DAGB9S7QIww&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editorTami Hiroka281.336.7374contact@fresitravels.com

François Chau is a Cambodian and American actor. He is known for his roles as Dr. Pierre Chang in ABC's Lost,  He has appeared as Koo Yin, a Chinese consul in the drama 24 and a Chinese diplomat in Stargate SG-1. He was the voice of Quick Kick on G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero and Dr. Shen in XCOM: Enemy Unknown, and he portrayed Lieutenant Winston 'Vagabond' Chang in the Wing Commander III and Wing Commander IV video games. He was the voice of Sensei Ishikawa in the Ghost of Tsushima video game. Chau has appeared as a guest star in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr., The Unit, NUMB3RS, ER, Baywatch, Alias, Shark, Criminal Minds, Grey's Anatomy, JAG, Medium, The X-Files, Last Man Standing, and NCIS. He was also featured in Chris Brown's music video Fine China, the 2013 film 21 & Over, the television film 9/11: The Twin Towers, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, where he physically played Shredder. His latest projects have included a Syfy production, The Expanse, starring as recurring character Jules-Pierre Mao, father of main character Julie Mao, and a recurring role as Arthur's step-father Walter on The Tick. He has also appeared in the Disney Channel spy-action comedy, K.C. Undercover, where he plays Zane, an evil villain who kidnaps K.C. and threatens to kill her family, due to a checkered history with them. Chau portrayed mob-boss Mr. Keo in Cathy Yan's live action DC adaptation of Birds of Prey, starring Margot Robbie. Currently François can be seen in The MAX drama The Penguin.    Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)  

Nicole's personal self-healing journey began in 2013, leading her to uncover her true self and connect deeply with her Dao of the Heart. Through this transformative process, she discovered that living a wholehearted and fulfilled life means embracing intentional living, fostering a deep connection with nature, finding joy in life's simple pleasures and making meaningful contributions to the world. In this episode, we'll explore how Nicole courageously healed her childhood traumas and grew into the radiant, compassionate soul she is today. Her story is an inspiring testament to the power of self-discovery, resilience and holistic healing. Join us as we dive into Nicole's journey to uncover practical insights and inspiration for your own path toward healing and fulfillment. 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Healing emotional dysregulation 08:00 Understanding self 15:38 Qigong practices 27:27 On a spiral of healing 34:47 Symptoms are information 36:07 Body Mind and Spirit 46:07 Tip for emotional healing Nicole´s Bio Nicole Lee teaches and mentors individuals in Qigong, Shen Gong, and Daoist Meditation, helping them develop life-nurturing practices. Qigong enhances the body's energy flow, while Shen Gong addresses the psyche's energy to resolve emotional experiences and symptoms of imbalance. With training in both Modern and Classical Qigong styles, accreditations in meditation, mindfulness, energy healing, and craniosacral therapy, and a Bachelor's Degree in Complementary Medicine, she is passionate about making these ancient healing arts accessible for modern lifestyles. Throughout her journey as a Qigong teacher and mentor, Nicole has repeatedly seen these gentle practices profoundly transform lives—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Contact https://www.nicoleleeqigong.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/nicoleleeqigong/ #qigongforhealth #easternphilosophy #energyhealing #mindfulnesspractice #mindfulnessmatters

A powerful guided meditation to help you balance the innocence of your Inner Child and the wisdom of your authentic self (Shen) – with Taoist monk and teacher David James Lees. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERYThis meditation can be practised daily or whenever you need it. Learn more about our online consultations, events and shop:https://www.wuweiwisdom.comSubscribe to David's Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/Other teachings and guided meditations you may enjoy:Guided Meditation playlist ➜ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIA12P7BftG6a18lIWFDjL35&si=EXYkovv-xMDJSTZDAm I Being Naïve? Balancing Wishful Thinking & Wisdom ➜ https://youtu.be/T9CtC2ijzKc?si=s-WME3rUPnPBeSPgHow to Quieten & Calm Your Mind ➜ https://youtu.be/HY-uiMyUROs?si=Vcq8T_ndGx1VFQ5UYou Can Cope: Guided Meditation ➜ https://youtu.be/TlT6941aztA?si=hH2Q2uXwc7NGkyWRIs there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity  If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/ Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdomSign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup​ -Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.Music by Earth Tree Healing

After taking some time to handle other responsibilities, it's time to evaluate what has changed on the FSU coaching staff heading into the 2025 season. Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the podcast via the Unconquered Podcast Patreon page. Film breakdowns of various schemes and techniques will be continuing throughout the offseason. Check out our items in the Unconquered Shop. Support the podcast by buying some swag! Please also support our podcast sponsors (and make sure to let them know you heard about them from the Unconquered Podcast): Justin Galloway at Benchmark Mortgage: With the way that interest rates have climbed lately, if you're looking to buy a house, you're going to want to have the right people on your side to make sure you get the best possible rate and have the best loan strategy for your plans. Justin Galloway is exactly who you want on your side. If you're buying a home in Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, or Alabama, make sure you give Justin a chance to earn your business—the more questions you have, the more valuable he's going to be for you, and he's going to make sure you get the most value from your mortgage from rates to fees to overall planning. Give him a call at 615-594-4260 or email him at justin.galloway@benchmark.us and let him know you heard about him from Unconquered with Doc Staples.  Jacksonville, FL realtor, Luis Marquez, who brings professional photography and videography skills to online real estate listings. A current listing, in case you wanted to see a sample: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/. Check out other examples of Luis' work here: https://www.pixelperfectlisting.com/. Support the podcast and contact Luis for all your greater Jacksonville real estate needs at 850-443-5797 or via email at luismarquez@kw.com. Chapel Hill, NC realtor, Shenandoah Nieuwsma, who brings PhD-level research and a relentless work ethic to real estate. She sets the standard for how to use data to benefit her clients.. She also understands both people and strategy and is consequently an ace negotiator who knows how to get the best result.. Nobody knows the market better, and her enthusiasm and drive are unparalleled. I've worked with her, and if you're about to be in the Research Triangle real estate market, you'll want to work with Shen. Contact her at (919) 726-3955 or via email at shen@shenrealestate.com. Garage Makeovers: The top rated garage remodeling company in south Florida according to Homeadvisor and Angies List. They are licensed and insured and have been serving all of Palm Beach and Broward County since 2005. Their services include: Painting and drywall work, Overhead Storage, Polyaspartic Flooring, Cabinets, Shelving, Slotwall and accessories for anything you have. Call Nathan at Garage Makeovers for all your storage and organizational needs, 954.571.8774. EPR Creations, an online marketing and website design company that provides turnkey web design, search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, and website management. If you have a business that could benefit from a more robust online presence, EPR Creations can get you there. I've trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too). Buy my books! Paul and the Resurrection of Israel and The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism are available through Amazon, Cambridge University Press, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!

This month, we head to the tropics and meet the Blue Iguana of the Cayman Islands! This endangered lizard is found nowhere else on the globe save for the island of Grand Cayman in the Caribbean, and just two decades ago, it's likely there were fewer than 25 animals remaining in the wild. This was a species that was functionally extinct, but thanks to the herculean efforts of a dedicated group of people, the Blue Iguana (Cyclura lewisi) has been brought back from the brink, with over 1000 iguanas now roaming the dry, rocky forests of Grand Cayman. In July of 2024 Bill traveled there to interview Fred Burton, the man many people credit as the main driver behind the effort to save this endemic species.This episode was recorded on July 25, 2024 at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, North Side, Grand CaymanEpisode Notes and LinksFind ourt more about conservation of the Blue Iguana by visiting the National Trust for the Cayman Islands.If you want to support efforts to help the Blue Iguana, you can donate here.Check out Fred's book, The Little Blue Book: A Short History of the Grand Cayman Blue IguanaIf you ever find yourself in Grand Cayman, we can't recommend enough that you visit the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, home to the Blue Iguana captive breeding program.Sponsors and Ways to Support UsGumleaf Boots, USA (free shipping for patrons)Thank you to Always Wandering Art (Website and Etsy Shop) for providing the artwork for this episode.Support us on Patreon.Check out the Field Guides merch at our Teespring store. It's really a great deal: you get to pay us to turn your body into a billboard for the podcast!Works CitedBurton, F.J., 2004. Battling extinction: A view forward for the Grand Cayman Blue Iguana (Cyclura lewisi). Iguana, 11(4), pp.232-237.Burton, F.J., 2005. Restoring a new wild population of Blue Iguanas (Cyclura lewisi) in the Salina Reserve, Grand Cayman. Iguana, 12(3), pp.166-174.Burton, F.J., 2011. Population restoration for a critically endangered reptile—the Grand Cayman blue iguana (Cyclura lewisi). Reptiles Australasia, 1, pp.35-44.Chan, N., Shen, Z., Mannion, A., Kurnick, S., Popescu, I.S., Burton, F.J., Calle, P.P. and Fox, J.G., 2021. Helicobacter cyclurae sp. nov., isolated from endangered blue iguanas (Cyclura lewisi). Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 9, p.676682.

Han Shen of iFly.vc joins Nick to discuss Hyper-Concentration, Identifying $4B Weee! At Seed, How to Invest in Deals that Have No Competition, and How to Spot Consumer Trends Before They're Obvious. In this episode we cover: The Role of Customer Insights in Investment Decisions Han Shen's Investment Strategy and Focus on U.S. Market Investment Themes and Portfolio Construction Investment in We and Lessons Learned from China Founder Insights and Growth Potential Investment Framework and Underwriting Common Reasons for Company Failure Recommendations and Final Thoughts Guest Links: Han's LinkedIn iFly's LinkedIn iFly's Website Han's Twitter The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter. Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we'll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!

The rivalry tilt against Florida went about as expected. Now it's finally time to turn the page to the 2025 season, including the news of the next offensive coordinator at FSU: current UCF head coach Gus Malzahn. Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the podcast via the Unconquered Podcast Patreon page. Film breakdowns of various schemes and techniques will be continuing throughout the offseason. Check out our items in the Unconquered Shop. Support the podcast by buying some swag! Please also support our podcast sponsors (and make sure to let them know you heard about them from the Unconquered Podcast): Justin Galloway at Benchmark Mortgage: With the way that interest rates have climbed lately, if you're looking to buy a house, you're going to want to have the right people on your side to make sure you get the best possible rate and have the best loan strategy for your plans. Justin Galloway is exactly who you want on your side. If you're buying a home in Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, or Alabama, make sure you give Justin a chance to earn your business—the more questions you have, the more valuable he's going to be for you, and he's going to make sure you get the most value from your mortgage from rates to fees to overall planning. Give him a call at 615-594-4260 or email him at justin.galloway@benchmark.us and let him know you heard about him from Unconquered with Doc Staples.  Jacksonville, FL realtor, Luis Marquez, who brings professional photography and videography skills to online real estate listings. A current listing, in case you wanted to see a sample: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/. Check out other examples of Luis' work here: https://www.pixelperfectlisting.com/. Support the podcast and contact Luis for all your greater Jacksonville real estate needs at 850-443-5797 or via email at luismarquez@kw.com. Chapel Hill, NC realtor, Shenandoah Nieuwsma, who brings PhD-level research and a relentless work ethic to real estate. She sets the standard for how to use data to benefit her clients.. She also understands both people and strategy and is consequently an ace negotiator who knows how to get the best result.. Nobody knows the market better, and her enthusiasm and drive are unparalleled. I've worked with her, and if you're about to be in the Research Triangle real estate market, you'll want to work with Shen. Contact her at (919) 726-3955 or via email at shen@shenrealestate.com. Garage Makeovers: The top rated garage remodeling company in south Florida according to Homeadvisor and Angies List. They are licensed and insured and have been serving all of Palm Beach and Broward County since 2005. Their services include: Painting and drywall work, Overhead Storage, Polyaspartic Flooring, Cabinets, Shelving, Slotwall and accessories for anything you have. Call Nathan at Garage Makeovers for all your storage and organizational needs, 954.571.8774. EPR Creations, an online marketing and website design company that provides turnkey web design, search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, and website management. If you have a business that could benefit from a more robust online presence, EPR Creations can get you there. I've trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too). Buy my books! Paul and the Resurrection of Israel and The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism are available through Amazon, Cambridge University Press, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!