Podcasts about Silence

Winter can be lonely, stretching silence and cold into every corner, and in that emptiness, darkness finds room to grow. So be weary because when the world freezes over, the cold isn't the only thing that hunts you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this raw episode of the Mike Drop Podcast, Chris Osman opens up like never before—sharing childhood struggles, the brutal realities of BUD/S (including two moments he nearly rang the bell), combat in Somalia, and the darker personal battles that followed his 11 years of service, including addiction, failed marriages, and the long road back to redemption. With zero victim mentality, Chris lays it all bare: the vi*lence that once defined him, the lessons learned from organized crime fascination, his evolving faith, and why he now refuses to sugarcoat anything—even if it means exposing his own lowest points. From near-quitting in H*ll Week surf t*rture to candid thoughts on loyalty, fatherhood, Elon Musk, and why some men are drawn to special operations while others cling to victimhood, this episode is both a cautionary tale and a masterclass in owning your story. Whether you're a longtime listener who remembers Chris's legendary first two episodes (the Haiti jail story is still a fan favorite) or this is your introduction, prepare for five hours of absolute honesty from a man who's lived on both sides of the guardrail—and finally found his way back. Chris Osman, welcome back. This one hits different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lot of housewife headlines over the weekend about women now dating women… is it true about Kandi? Then, find out what Angel does that bugs us and which housewife is being the shit stirrer. Plus, we fell in love this episode… let’s just say Keiarna has good genes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping warfare — from ISR, targeting, drone swarms and decision support to the ethical risks of losing human control. Guests share lessons from Ukraine and the Pacific, discuss limits like range and networks, and stress modernization, industry partnerships, and why leadership and soldiering fundamentals remain essential. _________ Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl #drones #AI #artificialintelligence #mentors4mil  #mentorsformilitary Mentors4mil Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mentors4mil Patreon Support: https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil  Intro music "Long Way Down" by Silence & Light is used with permission. Show Disclaimer: https://mentorsformilitary.com/disclaimer/

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/9KHehP8kNWoThis episode is different. This one didn't start in a pulpit. It started on a wood bed in a detention center. Curious George showed up. Trauma showed up. Purpose showed up. Prophecy showed up… at 6 years old.Join me and my brother, Prophet Marcus Thomas, as we walk through: foster care, the cost of calling, isolation, forgiveness, and healing no one saw coming.This conversation isn't for the arrogant. It's for the misunderstood. It's for the survivors. It's for the faith walkers.And if this story hits you | comment “PURGE ME.”I want to hear from you, champ. Don't just chase the gift, heal the human.

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Kalani Sitake to Penn State?? Coaching Carousel + Week 14 of CFB Weekend Warriors

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on December 1, 2025. Kalani Sitake to Penn State?? Coaching Carousel + Week 14 of CFB Weekend Warriors Kyle Whittingham's future with Utah NFL Blitz: Jordan Love shows out on Thanksgiving for Packers Sucks to be YOU! Big 12 Conference Championship Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets Utah Mammoth at San Jose Sharks

"I never make predictions. I don't speak to you of worldly things.I only serve Love and Silence.And the more of Me you receive,the more of Me you see."- God************************There's no safety anywhere else but where you are,how you're being right now,Who you're being right now.That's your insurance,your assurance that more is here,but you have to Love more. Love everything,and see everyone as your child today. Silently say, 'I love you' to everyone who crosses your path.Bless them with Love,light their candle. And don't forget (Y)ours is lit.Don't forget that flame above your head.Feel It burning with Joy,with Power, It's blinding at first, but you're beginning to See. I Love youI Am younik Support the show:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings__________________________________________"Just as a lit candle can light another candle, only one who has can give. One who is free can free you, one who is love can kindle love." -Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Episode 395: On a cold December day in 1983, McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, was shaken by a deeply unsettling crime. Dr. Edith Wightman, a respected scholar, was discovered dead in her office: bound with tape, handcuffed, and suffocated with a cloth. The investigation took an even stranger turn when police arrested Michael Allen Crowley, a chemist from Welland, who had been seen on campus in disguise, dressed in women's clothing and a wig. With no personal connection to the victim, and the bizarre methods used, the murder left students and faculty reeling, and raised questions still unanswered to this day. Sources:A Brief History Of McMaster UniversityHistory of McMasterWIGHTMAN, Edith Mary | RutgersDec 19, 1983, page 1 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.comDec 24, 1983, page 16 - The Hamilton Spectator at Newspapers.comEdith Wightman - Search - Newspapers.com™Michael Alan Crowley - Search - Newspapers.com™"72 Hours: True Crime" Murder on Campus (TV Episode 2005)Canadian News Briefs - UPI ArchivesEdith Wightman | Wikipedia1984_3Winterhttps://www.reddit.com/r/McMaster/comments/jl1ew5/trying_to_find_details_of_on_campus_death/Review: [Untitled] on JSTORWightman: Gallia Belgica (Book Review)Detectives say Robert Garrow now 'best suspect' in 1973 Komorowski murder | CBC NewsAdele Komorowski Homicide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever catch yourself watching what everyone else is doing… and suddenly doubting what God asked you to do? Comparison is sneaky. One minute you're focused, and the next you're spiraling—measuring your calling against someone else's highlight reel and wondering if you're even on the right path.   In this episode, we're breaking that cycle. Learn how to shut down comparison, stop borrowing someone else's assignment, and start confirming the calling God uniquely designed for you. Your pace, your path, and your purpose.   If you're tired of feeling distracted, insecure, or unsure about the direction God is leading you, this conversation will help you rediscover peace, clarity, and confidence in the work He's entrusted to you.   I pray this blesses you!   Ready to Make Consistent Income From a Podcast?  Join my 5-Day Profitable Podcast Bootcamp! I'll show you how to create a podcast that makes steady income on autopilot—without relying on social media.

An Advent Journey for the Discerning Heart: Prepare your heart for Christ through Scripture, the saints, and the gentle practice of daily listening. Week One: Awakening the Listening Heart DAY 2 – Silence “For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him.” Psalm 62.5 RSV Silence is the doorway through ... Read more The post Day 2 – Silence – An Advent Journey for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

What if "nothing happened" in your childhood, yet you still feel numb, flooded, or stuck in people pleasing or hyper-independence? This episode explores childhood emotional neglect, an often overlooked Adverse Childhood Experience that can wire the nervous system away from felt safety, expression, and connection. We look at how a lack of attunement can shape brain function, stress responses, and adult relationships, and why naming the pattern opens a path to repair. In this conversation, co-hosts Elisabeth Kristof and Jennifer Wallace map out how emotional neglect shows up across attachment patterns, boundaries, and health outputs. They share trauma-informed context, lived reflections, and practical neurosomatic tools to rebuild capacity for feeling, processing, and connection without blame.  You will learn how repression becomes protection, why hyper-independence can feel "safer" than asking for help, and where to begin with gentle, minimum-effective-dose practices to increase interoceptive awareness and co-regulation in daily life. This episode is for anyone who grew up in a "pretty good" home yet struggles with shutdown or overwhelm, for cycle-breaking parents, and for practitioners supporting clients with complex stress patterns. You will leave with language for your experience and first steps to begin rewiring. Timestamps: 00:00 Why emotional neglect is an overlooked ACE 05:00 Defining emotional neglect and attunement needs in development 11:00 Repression as protection and links to adult health outputs 18:00 Attachment patterns, people pleasing, and hyper-independence 25:00 Practicing self-compassion while breaking cycles 32:00 Parenting notes: modeling emotions and co-regulation 39:00 Neurosomatic tools and first steps for repair   Key Takeaways: Emotional neglect can be subtle yet impactful, shaping nervous system patterns, attachment, and long-term health without assigning blame. Repression often begins when big emotions are not met with co-regulation; later, it can appear as numbness, pain, inflammation, or compulsive coping. Hyper-independence can be a protective strategy that avoids the vulnerability of asking for support. Gentle, consistent practices that build interoceptive awareness and capacity help contribute to feeling safe again. Modeling emotional expression and staying present are powerful ways caregivers support nervous system development. Resources Mentioned: Attachment Theory research (John Bowlby and colleagues) Neurosomatic Intelligence Coaching Certification (NSI) Sacred Synapse on YouTube (psychedelics, neuroscience, NSI education) https://www.youtube.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0_Bz9OvfHN0nvQos4kfi9Q Explore working with Jennifer www.illuminatedwithjennifer.com Boundary Rewire Course: boundaryrewire.com – Repattern your nervous system for safer, more authentic boundaries. If this conversation resonated with you, subscribe to Trauma Rewired wherever you listen to podcasts and leave a review to help more people discover trauma-informed education grounded in neuroscience.

There has been a series of major changes to immigration policy out of Washington in the past few days. The Trump administration stopped all asylum cases, in addition to visas for Afghans. We'll learn about the impact in Minnesota. The state of Minnesota has one more month to launch its new paid family and medical leave program. We'll talk with one of the people involved in the rollout. Today is World AIDS Day, but the federal government is not participating. We'll find out what groups in Minnesota are doing to raise awareness and defend funding for HIV prevention and treatment. And as the Vikings continue to struggle, the team announced today it is waiving receiver Adam Thielen. Our sports contributors will join us to explain this and other sports news. Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Silence” by Jillian Rae and our Song of the Day was "Burnin' the Midnight Oil” by Purple Funk Metropolis.

Welcome to another episode of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast! In this podcast episode #150 we shine a light on the real experiences of early-career medical professionals and listening to the voices of junior doctors. I'm your host, Dr. Sarah Smith, and today we're joined by Victoria Lister—researcher, workplace coach, and passionate advocate for change in healthcare. Diving into the hidden struggles junior doctors face: the culture of silence, the impact of discrimination and burnout, and the critical importance of psychological safety at work. Victoria shares her research and personal insights on why so many doctors feel unable to speak up, and what leaders and colleagues can do to create safer, more supportive environments. Whether you're a medical professional, a student, or simply interested in the future of healthcare, this conversation is packed with eye-opening stories and practical advice. Let's get started! Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode: The Culture of Silence in Medicine: Junior doctors often feel unable to speak up about their working conditions due to fear of retaliation, career setbacks, and entrenched hierarchies. This silence can have serious consequences for both staff wellbeing and patient safety. Psychological Safety is Essential: Creating environments where junior doctors feel safe to voice concerns is crucial. Leadership that listens, acts, and genuinely supports staff can transform toxic workplaces into supportive, high-performing teams. Discrimination and Burnout are Widespread: Issues like bullying, harassment, and discrimination—based on gender, race, or background—are still prevalent in medical training. Addressing these challenges requires systemic change, open conversations, and collective action to ensure a healthier future for all healthcare professionals. Meet Victoria Lister: Victoria Lister is a researcher in the Business School at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. Her PhD research investigates junior doctors' working conditions silences and how the medical profession acts as a barrier to voice. To support junior doctors, Victoria trained as a workplace coach and is currently researching and delivering a ‘coaching for communication' program for emergency medicine clinicians. She also works on other research projects in the medical context; has consulted on a healthcare workforce wellbeing initiative and a cultural change program designed to address bullying, harassment and discrimination in medicine; and has published on these themes. Connect with Victoria Lister:

Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico was far more than a secluded estate—it was a fortress of influence, shielded by political connections, legal loopholes, and geographic isolation. Acquired in the early 1990s through ties to the powerful King family, the sprawling property benefited from a sex offender registry loophole that allowed Epstein to avoid public monitoring after his 2008 conviction. With friends like former Governor Bill Richardson, proximity to the elite Santa Fe Institute, and state trust land leases that expanded his buffer of privacy, Epstein found in New Mexico a jurisdiction uniquely suited to let him operate unchecked.Despite credible victim accounts placing abuse at the ranch, New Mexico authorities never conducted a serious investigation, choosing instead to hand the matter over to federal prosecutors. This “punting” avoided the political fallout that might have come from probing Epstein's local connections and land deals, but it also ensured that years of potential evidence went uncollected. By the time the federal case took center stage in 2019, Zorro Ranch was little more than a missed opportunity for justice—proof that in New Mexico, as elsewhere, the powerful can secure safe harbor when the right people look the other way.to contact  me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In this episode, Pastor Nate teaches on the first Sunday of Advent and the launch of our Christmas series, “Christmas: The Whole Story.” Our focus was hope rooted in God's promises and His perfect timing.We look back to the prophecies of Isaiah (Isaiah 9:2, 6), written centuries before Christ's birth, and noted how God's people waited through generations and even 400 years of silence after Malachi's final words concerning a prophet who would come to prepare the way of the Messiah. Yet in the apparent silence, God was working behind the scenes the entire time.The silence finally broke in Luke 1 with the announcement of John the Baptist's birth, showing again that God answers prayers at the right moment. Zechariah and Elizabeth's story reminds us that God is sovereign and we can trust that he hears us when we pray.Our teaching closes by reflecting on our own seasons of waiting. Advent teaches us to trust that:God keeps His Word.God is always present.God works even when we can't see it.As we continue through Advent, we hold onto the same hope Israel held: the God who fulfilled His promises then is still faithful today!

Are you longing to feel regulated and restored during the holidays, instead of drained? This episode will show you how. Whether you're surrounded by family who trigger old patterns or spending the holiday in quiet, longing, or grief, your nervous system feels it. And if you're healing from cancer, autoimmune disease, MS, ALS, dementia, or chronic illness, these emotional states can directly impact inflammation, sleep, energy, and symptoms.Today's episode is about staying grounded when connection feels complicated.Holiday stress shows up in two primary ways: overwhelm from people, or overwhelm from absence. Both can activate the same physiological stress pathways: increasing cortisol, tightening the chest, disrupting digestion, and pulling the body into survival mode.In this episode, we break down how to identify your triggers, how to regulate your nervous system when emotions spike, and how to create micro-moments of connection even if you're alone. You'll learn practical tools to help you feel anchored even when others (or circumstances) feel destabilizing.By the end of this episode, you'll know:How to recognize your body's early stress signals, before overwhelm takes over.Grounding tools like box breathing, sensory anchoring, micro-breaks, and moment-to-moment boundary-setting.How to navigate loneliness or grief without spiraling into emotional or physiological shutdown.Connection practices that create meaning, even in quiet holidays — from micro-rituals to supportive calls to intentional presence.How to reframe triggers and silence as signals toward care rather than signs of failure.You'll leave with a simple three-part practice for staying grounded: awareness, regulation, and intentional action.Listen now to learn how to protect your emotional and physical wellbeing during one of the most complex emotional days of the season. Whether you're surrounded by too much noise or too much quiet, you can stay connected to yourself — and that connection supports your healing more than you know.Up next, on Day 6, we'll talk about intuitive versus emotional eating, cravings, and how to navigate holiday food without guilt, fear, or stress.DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment or health regimen. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.

Science, Society & Culture and Health & Fitness - Fill The Silence

In this episode, our last Season 3 episode of the year, we zoom in on our featured Operator and Food, the two test tube toting thigh-high touting Silcence, who's exact number of arms and wings remains a true mystery, and the science-scared silken softie Vanilla Muffin, who is definitely NOT a horse and NOT from Umamusume, and we fixate on a translation question: Why is he called vanilla muffin? Why specifically vanilla muffin I NEED TO KNOW I— Ahem. Then, a throuple, with Jieyun, Asbestos, and Udon, asking: Can women be twinks? Because she does t— Wait, I can't say that in the description either? EDITOR'S NOTE: We were both very sick recording this episode and I was very sick editing it. I tried really really hard to edit out as many gross mouth noises as possible I really tried Follow along:  https://arknights.wiki.gg/wiki/Silence,  https://food-fantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Vanilla_Muffin,  https://arknights.wiki.gg/wiki/Jieyun,  https://arknights.wiki.gg/wiki/Asbestos, https://food-fantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Udon Support the show:  https://ko-fi.com/ivyfoxart Follow the show on Tumblr:  https://soul-mates-podcast.tumblr.com/ Follow the show on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Soul-Mates-Podcast Listen to Together We'll Shine: An Utena Rewatch Podcast:  https://bunnygirlbrainwave.substack.com/archive Art by Ryegarden:  https://www.instagram.com/ryegarden Music by Sueños Electrónicos:  https://suenoselectronicos.bandcamp.com/ Follow and support ash:  https://ko-fi.com/asherlark

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25; Amos 8:11; Malachi 4:5-6Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

The Rockets closed out November with Sunday's 129-101 victory at Utah, which gives Houston (13-4) 13 wins in its last 15 games, overall.Featuring Ben DuBose and Dave Hardisty, Sunday's “ClutchFans Live” postgame show breaks down all the key takeaways. Topics include Kevin Durant's uber-efficient return; a much-improved defense; and an apparent promotion to the starting lineup for Reed Sheppard.

“Empire of Noble Silence”  is a Dharma talk offered at Two Hands Sangha that looks at how Christopher Ruocchio's wonderful book Empire of Silence unexpectedly echoes one of the oldest Dharma stories we have; the prince who leaves the palace and finally sees the world as it is. Hadrian's journey reminds us that awakening begins the moment we step outside our own comfort and truly see. The dharma can be found everywhere we look with the eyes of wisdom, and good fiction can open that door…Ruocchio does it beautifully. I hope that I have represented his work well here, in my way, and that you will go an find his books (at the links below) and see if you find your own bit of wisdom, in addition to a beautifully crafted tale! Enjoy!https://bio.reverendgeorgebeecher.comHighmatter Books Sun Eater Youtube

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 8/8 Trauma, Memory, and the Silence of "Eating Bitterness" — Tanya Branigan — Branigan characterizes the CRas a collective convulsion or "Maoist hysteria." Mental health infrastructure was historically underdeveloped in China, and psychology was officially condemned as "bourgeois pseudoscience." The pervasive cultural idiom "eating bitterness" reflects fatalistic endurance of suffering without complaint. Severe trauma fractured survivors' memory systems, producing lasting psychiatric consequences including psychotic episodes and dissociative disorders. The national silence surrounding the CR results from both deliberate state suppression and the widespread personal psychological devastation experienced by millions of survivors. 1967

Your prospects know when you're waiting for your turn to talk. They can feel when you're performing instead of partnering. And the moment they sense you're treating them like a transaction, you've already lost the sale, or at least the loyalty that comes after it. The difference between good salespeople and unforgettable ones isn't about closing techniques or fancy proposals. It's about becoming the trusted sales advisor your buyers can't imagine doing business without. It's about evolving from vendor to linchpin—the person who holds everything together. What Does It Mean to Be a Linchpin? A linchpin is the small pin that holds a wheel on its axle. Remove it, and everything falls apart. In sales, being a linchpin means you're more than someone who takes orders or delivers quotes. You're the trusted sales advisor buyers turn to for guidance, validation, and expertise. They don't just buy from you; they believe in you. They want your opinion. They rely on your consistency. And when things get messy, they know you'll help them make sense of it all. But most salespeople never reach linchpin status. They stay stuck in the vendor zone: quoting, pitching, following up, moving on. It's safe. It hits metrics. But safety doesn't create loyalty. Why Most Sellers Stay Vendors The vendor zone is comfortable. You know what to do. You have a process. You check boxes. But here's the problem: your prospect can feel when you're focused on yourself instead of them. They know when you're running through a script or waiting to launch into your pitch. And that feeling—that sense of being just another number—kills trust before it ever has a chance to grow. Being a trusted sales advisor requires something different. It requires you to slow down, tune in, and genuinely care about the person across from you. That's where the magic happens. Build Emotional Connection Through Reading the Room The best salespeople don't take behavior at face value. They interpret it. When a buyer seems distracted or cold, linchpin sellers pause and ask themselves: What's really happening here? Is this person overwhelmed? Skeptical because of a bad past experience? Or just thinking deeply because they need time to process? Here's how to sharpen your ability to read buyer emotions: Match and mirror. Notice their pace, tone, and energy, then subtly align with it. People feel safer with people who move at a similar rhythm. Say what you're thinking. Use your inside voice as your outside voice. Try: "It sounds like this project has a lot of pressure behind it" or "You seem hesitant—can I ask what's causing that?" Naming emotions and behaviors politely opens doors. Embrace the silence. Silence doesn't mean rejection. It means your buyer is thinking, absorbing, processing. This is where most salespeople blow it. They open their mouths too soon because they can't handle the quiet. Five extra minutes of patience is often what stands between winning and losing a deal. Reading people is empathy in motion. But it takes work. And most salespeople don't take the time. Lead With Curiosity Curiosity is the trait that rarely gets enough attention in sales training. But when you're genuinely curious about what makes your buyers tick—what drives their decisions, what matters most to them, what keeps them up at night—you move past small talk and into real conversations. When you show up to serve instead of showing up to sell, curiosity becomes natural. You ask questions to understand what your customers actually need. You build solutions together. And that's the moment you become essential to solving their problems. Here's how to leverage curiosity as a trusted sales advisor: Ask one more question. When your buyer answers, don't jump into your pitch. Say, "Tell me more about that" or "What else is behind that concern?" That extra question is where the truth often lives. Replace judgment with wonder. When a prospect makes an odd request, don't think "That's ridiculous." Think "I wonder what's driving that?" That mindset shift changes your energy completely—and they can feel it. Prep curiosity prompts before each meeting. Write down three open-ended questions that start with "how" or "what." Questions like "How will this impact your team's workload?" or "What happens if nothing changes?" uncover real motivation. The phrase "I'm so curious about..." has become a game-changer in discovery calls. It opens doors to deeper conversations. Most buyers will jump right in, and the conversation flows naturally. Your job is to listen, take notes, and get even more curious as they open up. Evolve Into an Indispensable Consultant Most salespeople understand the concept of being consultative: asking questions, offering insights, guiding decisions. But the best take it further. They become so valuable that their clients' success feels harder to imagine without them. When you become indispensable, things don't function properly without you. People need you, not just want you. You bring unique value that can't easily be replaced, because nobody is you. Here's how to go beyond helpful and become essential: Diagnose before you recommend. Don't rush to fix. Take time to fully understand the client's situation. Ask deeper questions. Look for patterns. Confirm what really matters before offering solutions. You'll gain trust faster through understanding than urgency. Teach through insight. Help your clients see their business from a new angle. Bring context, data, or perspective they haven't considered. When they walk away from a meeting thinking differently because of you, you're no longer just a vendor—you're a resource. Lead with consistency and integrity. Show up when it's easy, but also show up when it's not. Be steady, dependable, and transparent, especially when outcomes are uncertain. Indispensable consultants don't disappear when things get complicated. They stay close, communicate clearly, and make it easier for clients to move forward with confidence. When you understand deeply, teach clearly, and lead consistently, you become more than a salesperson. You become part of your clients' strategy. You become the trusted sales advisor they call first. People Buy You First Being a linchpin isn't about what you sell. It's about how you show up for the buyer. When markets shift or leadership changes, your product might change—but your presence shouldn't. People will always buy you first. Show up curious. Listen for meaning, not just for answers. Teach what you know. Stay steady when others panic. This approach moves you from being one of many to being the one they call first. That's how you go from vendor to linchpin. Ready to master the techniques that turn you into the trusted sales advisor your buyers can't live without? Download the FREE Sales Gravy Book of Play by Gina Trimarco and get the tools, tactics, and techniques to become a more effective and agile communicator in spontaneous sales conversations.    

Most founders think the hardest part of selling their company is the deal itself. But as Jerome Myers reveals, the real challenge begins in the silence that follows. In this deeply honest solo episode, Jerome breaks down the emotional, identity, and relational fears that make exits so difficult — and why avoiding these truths leads to regret, stalled decisions, and post-exit collapse. Using the metaphor of Pandora's Box, he explains that what founders fear isn't the future — it's finally having to face everything they ignored while building the business. Jerome walks through the hidden fears inside the box, the dangers of avoidance, and the power of strategic identity work. He then shares a founder story that transforms fear into clarity, illustrating how an exit can become a portal to personal evolution rather than an ending. Listeners walk away with a roadmap for beginning the internal work now, and an invitation to access the tools that make a healthy transition possible. [00:00–01:15] The Hidden Struggle Founders Never Talk About Founders publicly speak about strategy — but privately struggle with emotional impact Delays, self-sabotage, and regret often stem from unspoken fears The myth of “just sell the company and life gets better” hides deeper challenges [01:16–02:58] The Post-Exit Bliss Myth Money and time alone don't create peace or fulfillment Many founders experience emptiness, restlessness, and identity confusion post-exit Silence after the sale can feel louder and more destabilizing than the chaos before [02:59–05:05] What's Really Inside Pandora's Box Identity loss: If you're not the CEO anymore, who are you? Purpose loss: The fires and urgency disappear — and so does direction Relationship reckoning: Exit removes the busyness barrier that kept issues hidden Unrealized dreams: Success may have cost parts of the life you wanted [05:06–06:29] Avoidance: The Silent Exit Killer Avoiding emotional work leads to poor decisions: rushing, undervaluing, or holding too long Spouses and children experience sudden shifts when founders “come home” without purpose Emotional instability during exit negotiations can cost millions [06:30–07:48] Clarity as the Antidote Clarity prevents chaos, not causes it. Frameworks like the Founder's Exit Paradox and NEO Assessment stabilize foundersThis is strategic identity work, not therapy You cannot build a meaningful “next” without knowing who you're becoming [07:49–10:00] A Founder's Story & Your Invitation Forward A successful founder feared the silence after the sale more than the deal itselfOpening the box led to purpose, reconnection, and meaning beyond achievement The work he avoided became his gateway to the life he wanted Key Quotes: “Clarity does not unleash chaos. Clarity prevents it.” - Jerome Myers“Exits aren't endings. They're portals to personal evolution.” - Jerome Myers Join industry leaders shaping the future and secure your spot at the Exit Planning Summit today! https://exitplanningsummit.com/speakers Ready for your next chapter?Start Your Assessment Now

Have you ever experienced the pain of longing, praying, and hoping for something, only to have it slip through your fingers? In this message, Pastor Caleb unpacks Luke 1:5-25, exploring the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, a couple who were righteous and faithful, yet suffered decades of silent longing and unanswered prayers. Discover the powerful truth that God hears your prayers even when He seems silent, and how His loving discipline is an invitation back to belief. In this sermon, you'll learn: - The Nature of True Faith: Zechariah and Elizabeth were described as blameless and righteous before God. This meant they had inward integrity and were the same person in private as they were in public. - The Tension of the Christian Life: You can be Godly and disappointed, righteous and barren, or blameless and brokenhearted. Faithfulness does not exempt you from heartache. - Two Temptations in the Waiting Room: When you're trying to live faithfully but suffering silently, be careful not to fall into feeling defeated (thinking your pain is payback for sin) or entitled (treating God like a transactional rewards program). - God's Silence is Not His Absence: Even when we feel like He doesn't, God hears our prayers. God broke the personal silence for Zechariah and Elizabeth and the prophetical silence for His people. - The Danger of Unbelief and Discipline as Grace: Zechariah's doubt (unbelief) prompted a loving discipline: nine months of silence. For a genuine follower of Jesus, discipline is not punishment (which was finished on the cross) but a form of grace—an invitation to step back into love and obedience. - The Ultimate Joy of Christmas: The greatest joy Zechariah and Elizabeth found was not in having a child, but in God remembering His people and finally sending His Savior, Jesus Christ. Key Topics Covered: - The Messengers Series: Kicking off the Christmas series by looking at the first messengers of Christmas, specifically the angel Gabriel. - A Personal Story of Loss and Hope: Pastor Caleb's story of naming his stillborn son Gabriel, "God's Messenger of Hope," after the angel. - The Spiritually Dry Season: Zechariah and Elizabeth lived during a 400-year gap where God did not send a prophet or a fresh word. - The Parallel with Elijah: Gabriel's message announced that Zechariah's son, John, would come in the spirit and power of Elijah, paving the way for the long-awaited Savior. - The Consequences of Doubt: Zechariah's questioning, "HOW shall I know this?", revealed a heart full of cynicism, in contrast to Mary's heart of faith. - Discipline and Discipleship: God uses discipline (like a job loss or a hard marriage season) to form us into the image of His Son, teaching us humility and perseverance. - If you are currently feeling stuck in a "waiting room" of life, struggling with doubt, or experiencing a season of discipline, this message will encourage you to trust God's loving heart and respond to the message of hope in Jesus. - Would you like me to share one of the specific application points from the sermon on how to respond to God's voice in a season of discipline or unbelief?

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164 Embracing Life Through Loss: A Conversation with Andy Chaleff In this insightful episode of Hospice Explained (Episode 164), host Marie Betcher RN interviews Andy Chaleff, an award-winning author and speaker whose work delves into grief, love, and transformation. They discuss Chaleff's book 'Dying to Live,' his personal journey through loss, and the impactful experiences that shaped his writing. Chaleff shares his motivations, the profound loss of his mother, and the transformative power of vulnerability and authenticity. Together, they explore themes of forgiveness, the importance of silence, and how to find peace and meaning in life's most challenging moments. 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast 00:28 Meet the Host: Marie Betcher RN 00:46 Guest Introduction: Andy Chaleff 01:47 Andy's Motivation for Writing 'Dying to Live' 02:28 Personal Tragedy: The Loss of Andy's Mother 04:17 The Last Letter: Inspiration and Impact 06:09 Living with Urgency: Lessons from Loss 18:13 The Role of Silence in Healing 21:48 Final Thoughts and Takeaways 28:52 Closing Remarks and Gratitude https://www.amazon.com/Dying-Live-Finding-Meaning-Spiritual/dp/B0FH1JJGLG  If you would, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained please use the Buy me a Coffee link  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice  Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.  Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the  cloud9caresystem.com,  When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You)   Marie's Contact Marie@HospiceExplained.com www.HospiceExplained.com   Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency, 2. choose Find provider 3. Choose Hospice 4. then add your zip code This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.

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Episode Title: ASMR Rain and Thunderstorm Sounds Help Silence My Busy MindDescription:In this episode of Thunderstorm: Sleep and Relax in the Rain, immerse yourself in soothing ASMR rain and thunderstorm sounds designed to calm your restless thoughts and quiet your busy mind. Let the gentle patter of rain and the distant rumble of thunder create a peaceful soundscape that invites relaxation and mental clarity.As you listen, picture yourself safe and cozy indoors, watching the storm unfold outside your window. The natural rhythm of the rain washes away the noise of your day, helping you find stillness and ease. Whether you're struggling to unwind after a hectic day or seeking a moment of calm before sleep, this episode is your perfect companion.Allow the calming ambiance to guide you into a state of tranquility, where worries fade and restful silence takes over. Press play, breathe deeply, and let the storm's gentle embrace soothe your mind.DISCLAIMER

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Rev. Drew Jones preaches on Psalm 62 in his sermon “Waiting in Silence”.

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In a season marked by waiting, disappointment, and quiet hopes tucked away, the story of Zechariah reminds us that God is never absent—only preparing. After 400 years of silence, God breaks in not with spectacle, but with a whisper… and a promise. In this message, Nick invites us to revisit the parts of our lives where we've quietly given up—old prayers, strained relationships, forgotten dreams—and see how God still steps into ordinary stories with extraordinary grace. Even when we can't find our faith, God can still find us.

As Advent begins, we open the Gospel of Luke with the story of Zechariah—a faithful man caught in a long season of silence. But in that silence, God was not absent. He was preparing something beautiful. This week's message, “Hope in the Silence,” reminds us that waiting is not wasted, and that God often does His deepest work in the quiet. For the believer, it's a call to trust again, to listen again, and to prepare room for Jesus. For the seeker, it's an invitation to consider that the ache in your soul is actually a longing for the One who came to bring peace, joy, and hope. So come ready to reflect, respond, and begin this Advent season with your eyes fixed on Jesus—the One who came, and the One who will come again.

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The historical moment of the Advent story, “the days of King Herod,” was a violent and scary period of history. And yet, it is in that moment that God broke in to the world. In this first week of advent, we will read the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, when God broke in to their world in such a startling way that they had to face their fears. [Luke 1:5-13]

People read you more from what you don't say, and most men leak energy without even knowing it. In this episode, I break down why a lot of men talk too much and how that kills your presence. I explain why real power comes from restraint, not from filling the air with words. I'm not telling you to stay silent, but you need to learn how to control your voice and speak with purpose. By the end, you'll understand how to talk less and hold more power. Show Notes: [02:28]#1 Words reveal weaknesses. [07:43]#2 Silence builds tension. [16:26]#3 Scarcity drives value. [20:31] Recap Episodes Mentioned: 1748: My Hidden Stash of Business Secrets Every Athletes Needs 3465: How To Intimidate Without Talking 3143: There Will Be No "Middle Class" Next Steps: ⚡️ Power Presence Protocol  Command The Room Without Words → http://PowerPresenceProtocol.com 

This episode dives into the Packers' electrifying Thanksgiving takedown of the Lions, where Jordan Love's fearless throws and Matt LaFleur's masterful game plan turned doubters into believers. Fans call in fired up, ripping whiny Packer haters and rival excuses while celebrating a gutsy sweep that puts Green Bay back on top. From clutch fourth-down heroics to Micah Parsons wrecking worlds, this win screams playoff contender—don't miss the raw, unfiltered victory vibes. Beer Cheese unleashes on aggressive coaching critics: "Where are all those whiny ass Packer fans at? That was so freaking masterful!" Kyle from Madison blasts box-score haters: "Silence from all those stupid people that told me how mid Jordan Love is—I don't hear them today." Host breaks down LaFleur's adaptability: "You need a coach that can morph like a chameleon, not a rhino—last two weeks were a master class." Fan rants on injuries and risers: "Devonte Wyatt's loss kills us, but Wicks and Watson stepped up huge—Packers controlled the game." This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Hit subscribe, drop a review, and smash that like button if you're riding the victory wave. Tell me your thoughts on this one—I want to hear from you. Next up: Bears preview and more fan fire. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

This episode dives into the Packers' electrifying Thanksgiving takedown of the Lions, where Jordan Love's fearless throws and Matt LaFleur's masterful game plan turned doubters into believers. Fans call in fired up, ripping whiny Packer haters and rival excuses while celebrating a gutsy sweep that puts Green Bay back on top. From clutch fourth-down heroics to Micah Parsons wrecking worlds, this win screams playoff contender—don't miss the raw, unfiltered victory vibes. Beer Cheese unleashes on aggressive coaching critics: "Where are all those whiny ass Packer fans at? That was so freaking masterful!" Kyle from Madison blasts box-score haters: "Silence from all those stupid people that told me how mid Jordan Love is—I don't hear them today." Host breaks down LaFleur's adaptability: "You need a coach that can morph like a chameleon, not a rhino—last two weeks were a master class." Fan rants on injuries and risers: "Devonte Wyatt's loss kills us, but Wicks and Watson stepped up huge—Packers controlled the game." This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Hit subscribe, drop a review, and smash that like button if you're riding the victory wave. Tell me your thoughts on this one—I want to hear from you. Next up: Bears preview and more fan fire. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

I Am the Sound. I Am the Voice of the Sound. I Am the Love. The Womb. The Mother and the Son. The Silence and this Tolling. It's Your time. Listen... whatever you want or call, I dispatch as.I Love YouI Am Younik nikki@curlynikki.comSupport the show:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings__________________________________________"It is your restlessness that causes chaos." - Nisargadatta Maharaj "To whom you pray "To whom you pray is not important. Whereas religion puts words to the prayer and adds symbols and rituals to it, the prayer itself transcends them. It happens in the subtle level of feelings and the feelings transcend words and religion. The act of praying itself has the power to bring transformation." -Sri Sri Ravi Shankar "If your attention is on all the time without any kind of judgments- simply attention, not thought, just attention - you will naturally become intuitive."- Sadhguru

INTERVIEW G Edward Griffin Author and documentary filmmaker, G Edward Griffin joinsHow did he get into documentary filmmakingWhat caused him to change his mind about the UNWhat does the author of "The Creature from Jekyll Island" think about the future of money?Now that we've seen how BigPharma & the FDA have acted during the "pandemic" are we ready to learn about alternative cancer treatment from his book "A World Without Cancer"INTERVIEW "Just the Inserts" — Vetting Pharma & BigMed for Yourself & Others Alexandra, JustTheInserts.comLike many, Alexandra was reluctant to heed warnings from friends and family.  And like many, vaccine injury got her attention.  How do we educate ourselves and fight the fear and arguments from authority? Alexandra has an answer. My Answer to "Stop Looking for Perfection, Jesus Isn't On the Ballot" What do we say to friends and family that want us to drop our principles and vote for what they think is a lessor evil? Do we focus on WHO is right or WHAT is right? Unveiling the FBI's Dark Secrets, Church's Silence, and Political Hypocrisy - A Battle for America's Soul! Dive into the heart of controversy as FBI whistleblower Garrett O'Boyle stands up against the agency's dark misuse of power, revealing a shocking clash of ethics versus corruption. Uncover the moral silence in America's churches, as we question why religious leaders are mute in the face of modern injustices. Expose the political hypocrisy with TPUSA's Charlie Kirk, where public endorsements clash with Christian values, igniting a firestorm over political integrity. Finally, the GOP's timid dance around abortion post-Roe v. Wade, urging a call to arms for more courageous, ethical political action. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

INTERVIEW G Edward Griffin Author and documentary filmmaker, G Edward Griffin joinsHow did he get into documentary filmmakingWhat caused him to change his mind about the UNWhat does the author of "The Creature from Jekyll Island" think about the future of money?Now that we've seen how BigPharma & the FDA have acted during the "pandemic" are we ready to learn about alternative cancer treatment from his book "A World Without Cancer"INTERVIEW "Just the Inserts" — Vetting Pharma & BigMed for Yourself & Others Alexandra, JustTheInserts.comLike many, Alexandra was reluctant to heed warnings from friends and family.  And like many, vaccine injury got her attention.  How do we educate ourselves and fight the fear and arguments from authority? Alexandra has an answer. My Answer to "Stop Looking for Perfection, Jesus Isn't On the Ballot" What do we say to friends and family that want us to drop our principles and vote for what they think is a lessor evil? Do we focus on WHO is right or WHAT is right? Unveiling the FBI's Dark Secrets, Church's Silence, and Political Hypocrisy - A Battle for America's Soul! Dive into the heart of controversy as FBI whistleblower Garrett O'Boyle stands up against the agency's dark misuse of power, revealing a shocking clash of ethics versus corruption. Uncover the moral silence in America's churches, as we question why religious leaders are mute in the face of modern injustices. Expose the political hypocrisy with TPUSA's Charlie Kirk, where public endorsements clash with Christian values, igniting a firestorm over political integrity. Finally, the GOP's timid dance around abortion post-Roe v. Wade, urging a call to arms for more courageous, ethical political action. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

As part of our Hidden Killers 2025 Year in Review series, we're peeling back the layers of one of the most disturbing psychological power structures ever exposed in celebrity culture — the world of Sean “Diddy” Combs. In this gripping two-part special, Tony Brueski and retired FBI Behavioral Analyst Robin Dreeke dive deep into how fear, manipulation, and emotional dependency built an empire of silence around Diddy for decades. Why didn't more people speak up sooner? Dreeke reveals the three psychological levers that kept Diddy's inner circle compliant — even as the behavior around them crossed moral and legal lines. From fear-based loyalty and financial entanglement to the illusion of belonging, Dreeke dissects how coercive control can transform a celebrity brand into a psychological fortress. This episode doesn't just explore the headlines — it exposes the mechanics behind them. How does a person with immense power and charisma create a reality distortion field so strong that people rationalize the unthinkable? How do those closest to the source of abuse convince themselves they're “protected,” when in truth, they're prisoners of influence? Drawing from FBI behavioral science and decades of fieldwork, Dreeke and Brueski connect Diddy's alleged patterns to cult-style leadership psychology, trauma bonding, and the weaponization of loyalty. They break down how abusers in positions of fame exploit human nature's deepest needs — safety, validation, and identity — to ensure silence and complicity. This isn't just a celebrity scandal. It's a case study in toxic leadership, groupthink, and the quiet, corrosive power of fear. It's about how one man allegedly turned charisma into control — and how those around him, knowingly or not, became part of the machine that protected him.

As part of our Hidden Killers 2025 Year in Review series, we're peeling back the layers of one of the most disturbing psychological power structures ever exposed in celebrity culture — the world of Sean “Diddy” Combs. In this gripping two-part special, Tony Brueski and retired FBI Behavioral Analyst Robin Dreeke dive deep into how fear, manipulation, and emotional dependency built an empire of silence around Diddy for decades. Why didn't more people speak up sooner? Dreeke reveals the three psychological levers that kept Diddy's inner circle compliant — even as the behavior around them crossed moral and legal lines. From fear-based loyalty and financial entanglement to the illusion of belonging, Dreeke dissects how coercive control can transform a celebrity brand into a psychological fortress. This episode doesn't just explore the headlines — it exposes the mechanics behind them. How does a person with immense power and charisma create a reality distortion field so strong that people rationalize the unthinkable? How do those closest to the source of abuse convince themselves they're “protected,” when in truth, they're prisoners of influence? Drawing from FBI behavioral science and decades of fieldwork, Dreeke and Brueski connect Diddy's alleged patterns to cult-style leadership psychology, trauma bonding, and the weaponization of loyalty. They break down how abusers in positions of fame exploit human nature's deepest needs — safety, validation, and identity — to ensure silence and complicity. This isn't just a celebrity scandal. It's a case study in toxic leadership, groupthink, and the quiet, corrosive power of fear. It's about how one man allegedly turned charisma into control — and how those around him, knowingly or not, became part of the machine that protected him.