Podcasts about Softening

In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Clarissa and Molly sit down with psychologist Dr. Carrie Wilkens to unpack what it really means to help people change without shame, stigma, or power struggles. Drawing from decades of work in substance use, eating disorders, trauma, and family systems, Carrie invites us to rethink "denial," "relapse," "codependency," and even the disease model itself, while still honoring the seriousness of addiction and the depth of people's pain. Together, we explore how self-compassion, curiosity, and values-based behavior change can transform not only individual recovery but also how families, helpers, and communities show up for the people they love. In this episode, we explore: Lived experience & professional work How Carrie's own long-term healing around food and her body continues to shape the compassion and curiosity she brings to her work. The idea that our relationship with food and our bodies changes across the lifespan—and why "lifelong relationship management" matters more than perfection. Do you have to be "in recovery" to help? The pressures clinicians face when they're asked, "Are you in recovery?" and how that question can be loaded with judgment and assumptions. Why personal experience with a specific substance or behavior is not a prerequisite to being deeply effective as a helper. How Carrie talks with clients and families about her own history in a way that's honest, boundaried, and clinically useful. Rethinking 'denial' and harmful language Why words like "denial," "addict," "codependent," "chronic relapser," and "it's a slippery slope" can shut people down rather than open them up. A more curious approach: asking "What do you mean by that?" and unpacking the real story underneath labels. How language can either invite people into self-understanding—or reinforce shame, fear, and disconnection. Softening the disease model without minimizing the problem Nuanced ways to honor addiction as a serious, complex disorder without collapsing everything into a rigid disease frame. How fear (of overdose, loss, chaos, or death) drives a lot of rigid thinking in systems and professionals. Why behavior change is slow, non-linear, and rarely a straight line—and how accepting that can actually make care more effective. Relapse as an "old solution that once worked" Carrie's reframe of relapse as returning to an old behavior that, at one time, made sense and worked on some level. How naming the function of a behavior (soothing, numbing, regulating, connecting) opens the door to new, less harmful solutions. The difference between "You didn't want it enough" and "Your brain reached for an old strategy that once helped you survive." The Invitation to Change Approach (ITC) The core elements of ITC: Motivational interviewing–informed curiosity and ambivalence exploration. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and values-based living. A deep commitment to self-compassion as a foundation for behavior change. Why ITC was originally developed for family members and then adapted for people with substance use concerns themselves. How the "wheel" of ITC lets people step in wherever they are—self-awareness, values, behavior strategies, or compassion—and build over time. Families, shame, and staying engaged without "tough love" Inviting family members to ask: "How does my loved one's behavior make sense?" instead of "What's wrong with them?" How this shift helps parents and partners move from fear and control into strategy, support, and skillful engagement. Concrete examples of how families can respond to return to use with curiosity, concern, and clearer communication instead of lectures or ultimatums. Codependency and other overused labels Why Carrie has never formally diagnosed anyone with "codependency." What often lives underneath that label: trauma histories, cultural norms, attachment dynamics, fear of loss, and learned survival strategies. How flattening all of that into "codependent" erases nuance and blocks meaningful change. Neurodivergence, trauma, and substance use/eating behaviors The high rates of PTSD and ADHD among people seeking help for substance use—and why that matters for treatment design. Carrie's reflection on her own undiagnosed ADHD and how it likely drove much of her earlier eating disorder behavior. How binges, purging, and substance use can function as powerful nervous system regulators, especially for neurodivergent and trauma-impacted brains. Why we need more ground-up, neurodivergent- and trauma-informed approaches that focus on emotion regulation, executive functioning, and skill-building. Self-compassion as a behavior change superpower Carrie's journey from skepticism ("this sounds too woo") to seeing self-compassion as essential, research-backed behavior-change work. How self-compassion reduces shame, helps people tolerate slow progress, and makes it safer to look honestly at their own behavior. Using both "tender" and "fierce" self-compassion to choose boundaries, seek support, and keep moving through discomfort. Reimagining 'expert' roles and community care Why Carrie is skeptical of rigid expert hierarchies in addiction treatment. Inviting families, community leaders, and lay helpers into the work through accessible tools like ITC groups and trainings. The power of giving non-clinicians simple, evidence-based language and frameworks so they can respond with compassion instead of panic or shame. About Dr. Carrie Wilkens Carrie Wilkens, PhD, is a psychologist with more than 25 years of experience in the practice and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for substance use and post-traumatic stress. She is the Co-President and CEO of CMC: Foundation for Change, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing evidence-based ideas and strategies to families, communities, and professionals supporting people struggling with substances. Carrie is a co-developer of the Invitation to Change (ITC) Approach, an accessible, skills-based framework that helps families stay engaged, reduce shame, and effectively support a loved one's behavior change. ITC is now used across the U.S. and internationally in groups, trainings, and community programs. She is co-author of the award-winning book Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change, which adapts the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) model for families, and co-author of The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends, a practical, evidence-based guide for loved ones who want concrete tools to support change without sacrificing their own wellbeing. Carrie is also Co-Founder and Clinical Director of the Center for Motivation and Change (CMC), a group of clinicians providing evidence-based care in New York City, Long Island, Washington, DC, San Diego, and at CMC: Berkshires, a private residential program for adults. She has served as Project Director on a large SAMHSA-funded grant addressing college binge drinking and is frequently sought out by media outlets including CBS This Morning, the Katie Couric Show, NPR, and HBO's Risky Drinking to speak on substance use and behavior change. Resources Mentioned CMC: Foundation for Change – Family-focused trainings, groups, and resources: cmcffc.org The Invitation to Change Approach – Overview of the ITC model and its core topics. Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change (Book) The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends (Workbook) The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.  

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Close your eyes now,  And sink into the rhythm of your breathing.  In… And out… Expanding, Contracting.  Feeling the air flow through your whole body,  Softening each muscle,  And releasing any thoughts,  Emotions,  Or heaviness.   Breathe… LONG PAUSE Now ease into the stillness, The space between your breaths, The silence between your thoughts. Settle yourself in here, Imagining every thought, Every emotion, Every task, Floating like a leaf down a river,  While you sit on the bank and just watch.  PAUSE Breathe deeply into this stillness, Feeling its blue calm expand within you, A warm blanket softening your face, Your shoulders, Your chest, Your back, Your arms, And legs.  Soften, And breathe… Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life. If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want! Namaste, Beautiful,

Settle into a nourishing pause as you unwind the tension of transition and open to the natural rhythm of the season. This meditation invites you to soften your body, quiet your mind, and create space for grounded presence. Through gentle breath and mindful awareness, you'll be guided to release what feels heavy, welcome what feels supportive, and arrive with ease in this new chapter. BIG NEWS! Only ONE Meditation Teacher Training in 2026! For the first time ever, I am offering a 12 month payment plan to hopefully make this more accessible for you. Learn more about the virtual MTT here. Fill out the interest form here so we can hop on a phone call and have a heart to heart to see if this training is for you!

In today's conversation, I'm talking about what happens when you grow up in emotional instability, where the people you depended on also became the source of your pain. I share how that kind of environment creates codependency that feels like loyalty, and how stepping away from it can pull you straight into hyper-independence not because you want to be strong, but because your spirit no longer feels safe leaning on anyone.Inside this episode, I'm diving into:✨ How emotional manipulation and gaslighting shaped my sense of safety✨ Why I once believed certain people were the only ones I could trust✨ How motherhood exposed truths I couldn't ignore anymore✨ The shift from codependency into intense hyper-independence✨ Learning to trust my body again after years of survival mode✨ What softening looks like without returning to toxic cycles✨ Creating a new definition of love, safety, and supportIf you've struggled with trust, if you've walked away from people who felt like “home,” or if you're trying to rebuild yourself after emotional chaos this episode will sit gently with your heart.Take a breath.Settle into your body.And allow yourself to soften with me.Because this… This Is Healing.

This was the hardest year of my life. I found myself in the deepest freeze — emotionally, physically, and spiritually. After walking away from a relationship I once thought was my forever, I faced the terrifying realization that I had been outsourcing my safety for most of my life. Safety in men. Safety in money. Safety in pretending everything was fine.In this solo episode, I walk you through the unraveling. The grief, the helplessness, the heartbreak. And the surprising emotion that finally cracked me open and pulled me out of freeze: anger. Not rage — but the deep, righteous anger that reminded me I deserve more.This isn't a “bounce back” story. It's a remembering. If you've ever felt stuck in clinging energy, desperate for love, money, or a way out — I hope this helps you feel seen. I hope it helps you come back to yourself.❥Softening into self- 3 month 1:1 with Whats App Support:https://marina-yt.mykajabi.com/offers/PAWQhZHu❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠ ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:“I was literally enacting helplessness so that my husband would rescue me.”“Anger is the antidote to freeze. It woke me up when nothing else could.”“I thought I was doing it all ‘right'—the divorce, the healing—but I still collapsed. And that's part of it too.”“You don't get rewarded for being brave. You get broken open so you can finally see.”“Outsourcing my safety was inherited—but reclaiming it is mine.”Tagssomatic healing, nervous system regulation, freeze response, trauma healing, anger work, women's healing, heartbreak recovery, emotional safety, attachment wounds, Marina Yanay-Triner, solo episode, inner child healing, reclaiming power, emotional resilience, body-based healing, nervous system support

Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.In today's episode, we discuss Freddie Mac's new AI/ML framework set to take effect March 3, 2026. Plus, Robbie sits down with MBA's Marcia Davies for a discussion on lessons from a career that's soon culminating in retirement, and themes such as self-advocacy, and expanding opportunities for the next generation. And we close by examining what sort of deterioration we are seeing in home prices.Today's podcast is presented by Two Dots. Whether it's applying to rent an apartment or take out a loan, today's approval process is full of blind spots and inefficiencies. Critical data sits locked inside documents, leaving companies with an incomplete picture that causes delays, increased risk, and inconsistent decisions. Two Dots is building a better system. One where underwriting and screening is automated not manual. Where applications happen in real-time within a dynamic and contextual conversation. And where better decisions are made faster for everyone.

US equities were higher in Wednesday trading though stocks ended a bit off best levels, with the Dow Jones, S&P500, and Nasdaq closing up 86bbps, 30bps, and 17bps respectively. Themes of the day highlighted in mixed headlines regarding Microsoft customer AI adoption versus Marvell data center growth. Softening labor market, support for more Fed cuts, also highlighted in November ADP private payrolls falling 32K versus expectations to increase by~10K, while Industrial Production met, and ISM Services and S&P Services PMI came in ahead. December FOMC decision on deck for next week, with probably of additional 25bp cut just below 90%.

A short, soothing reflection to help you melt the mental and physical tension created by overthinking.

A calming 10-minute meditation to help soften the physical and mental tightness caused by overthinking. This gentle practice relaxes the forehead, jaw, shoulders, and chest while easing mental pressure and creating space for clarity.

We're excited to welcome former ABC Broadcaster Geoff Hutchison to the podcast. Geoff joins us to talk about the personal journey behind his new book How Not to Become a Grumpy Old Bugger . He shares a powerful conversation with his father that changed everything, and what he hopes men will take away from the book. An honest and open conversation about masculinity, fatherhood, relationship and living an optimistic life as we age. A great conversation that will get you thinking. Thinking of Christmas gifts? Go purchase the book for your local bookstore. 

This guided meditation supports you under the December 2025 Gemini Super Full Moon with a full-body energy clearing and activation. You'll work with Archangel Metatron and the sacred geometry of Metatron's Cube to reorganize your energy field, lift what's been heavy, and help your body feel more steady and regulated.We move through a gentle, step-by-step activation supporting your aura, chakras, nervous system, and emotional body. This practice helps clear the residue of the year so you can step into the next cycle feeling grounded, supported, and connected to your own energy.If you'd like tools to go deeper, you can download the free Full Moon Ritual Sacred Companion and listen to all my meditations ad-free inside the Soul Sparks Starter Library.

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Settle in, and let your body be soft, Let the bed cradle you, As you surrender into rest. PAUSE… Close your eyes, And let your breath find its natural rhythm. PAUSE… Feel the cool air enter your nose, Sliding down your throat, Like a gentle stream, Softening, soothing, flowing. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life. If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want! Namaste, Beautiful,

In this episode, Ashley opens the Akashic Records and channels the guidance for December: this is a softening. The energy may feel more intense as the month begins, but the Records remind us to loosen our grip, to move slowly, and to return to grounded awareness. The message arrives like a teaching in imagery — if you walk too quickly while holding a candle, you risk dropping it. The month ahead is not about fear or contraction, but about walking softly, remembering peace, and allowing spaciousness to form within. After the channeled message, Ashley and Faith explore the astrology of December. They speak about the rapid shifts and transformations unfolding this month and how they reflect the design of the planets themselves — the celestial choreography shaping our collective and personal experience. Ashley then shares deeply from her own life, offering stories from her current season of softening. She speaks about creating space within her heart by gently releasing something that has been part of her story for the past four years, and how this inner unraveling mirrors the guidance coming through the Records. This episode is an invitation to breathe, to soften, and to trust the path as it opens. * * * * * * * * * * * *  Year-End Sale ! Shop our biggest sale of the year!  Follow Light of the Way on Substack  BOOK Journey Home Akashic Records Reading with Faith O'Higgins  Path to Home on iOS Path to Home on Android How to do the Line Activation  Receive a FREE Line Activation  The GUIDED Membership: Everyday Support for Your Awakening — workshops, live satsang, tools and community all in one place. SHOP Juuso's Paintings  DOWNLOAD OUR APP on iOS DOWNLOAD OUR APP on Android Learn more about our work, offerings, and upcoming events at alnwithin.com Follow on Instagram @alnwithin and TikTok @alnwithin  

A gentle meditation to help you soften the harsh inner tone that fuels anxiety and self-judgment.Learn to change the voice within you by meeting it with warmth, awareness, and compassion.Part of the Quietening the Inner Critic series.

A soothing two-minute reflection to help you soften the tone of your inner critic and speak to yourself with greater self-kindness.Part of the Quietening the Inner Critic series.

Are you clenching your way through life, hoping that if you “get it right,” everything will finally flow and feel satisfying?In this episode, Johanna reveals why seriousness and attachment create resistance in your body, block feminine flow, and shut down your natural magnetism. Instead, she teaches how delight, receptivity, and presence open the door to abundance, synchronicity, and inner safety.Through personal stories — including motherhood moments, inquiry work, and a real-time encounter that required presence and compassion — you'll learn what happens when you stop fighting reality and soften into what's here now.In this episode, we explore:Why “getting it right” makes your body tense, hypervigilant, and stuckHow attachment creates internal seriousness that repels delight and abundanceThe belief that “I cannot be content before X happens” , and how to dissolve itThe deeper fear: “It's not safe to be content now”, and how to question itHow delight increases feminine magnetism, creativity, and inner peaceUsing Byron Katie's four questions to unravel stories that keep you in sufferingWhat happens in your body when you soften, exhale, and receive the momentThe difference between true delight and trying to “transaction” your way to blessingsWhy feminine leadership begins with presence, receptivity, and availabilityA real-life story of helping a stranger How saving delight for “later” keeps you from the abundance assigned to you nowThis episode is your reminder that delight is not a reward; it's a pathway.It's the antidote to internal pressure, and it's the state where feminine flow moves freely.You'll walk away with:A softened nervous systemPermission to stop fighting realityA clearer mind and open heartA renewed connection to God's peace and provisionPractical questions you can use to unwind overthinking and return to presenceA deeper understanding of how feminine flow actually worksPerfect for women who:Want more ease, peace, and abundance in daily lifeAre tired of living in seriousness, pressure, and self-judgmentDesire feminine leadership rooted in presence and devotional livingAre learning to receive, trust, and create from inner safetyWant to activate magnetic, heart-led flowIf this episode resonates:

The European Commission triggered a political meltdown this week with proposals to loosen some of the EU's landmark digital regulations. The package, announced on Wednesday as part of a push to boost European innovation, drew condemnation from privacy advocates and lawmakers who accuse the Commission of capitulating to pressure from Washington and Big Tech.

In this episode, I'm joined by world-renowned trauma expert Dr. Diane Poole Heller for a profound conversation on attachment wounds, healing relational trauma, and the path back to secure connection. Diane shares insights from decades of work in Somatic Experiencing and her DARe™ model, helping us understand why so many of us feel unsafe in intimacy—and what we can do about it.We explore the origins of avoidant, ambivalent, and disorganized attachment patterns, how early ruptures shape adult relationships, and why nervous system regulation is key to healing. Diane brings a grounded, compassionate perspective to the messy, tender process of becoming securely attached, whether you're in a relationship or not.This conversation is full of lightbulb moments, practical takeaways, and gentle reminders that secure connection is not just possible—it's our birthright.Connect with Diane:www.traumasolutions.comhttps://www.instagram.com/traumaattachmenttraining/❥Softening into self- 3 month 1:1 with Whats App Support:https://marina-yt.mykajabi.com/offers/PAWQhZHu❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠ ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:“Connection is a biological imperative—we're wired to attach, even when it hurts.”“You don't have to wait for a perfect childhood to have a great adulthood.”“Healing attachment wounds isn't about fixing—you're not broken. It's about reconnecting.”“Our patterns were brilliant survival strategies. But they're not always the best relationship strategies.”“Secure attachment can be earned, at any stage of life.”attachment healing, trauma recovery, somatic experiencing, secure attachment, avoidant attachment, anxious attachment, nervous system healing, childhood trauma, relationship wounds, emotional safety, trauma-informed relationships, intimacy healing, healing attachment styles

So… how's the rampant inflation treating your business? If you're like most companies, your prices have gone up–probably by A LOT. Which means that your prospects are experiencing something we like to call "sticker shock," which could have an adverse effect on closing ratios. How can you deal with that? Glad you asked! Rich shares some PRICE CONDITIONING blog posts that he's created for one of our clients over here at Level 10… and show you how sending links to them via text message to your prospects BEFORE the sales meeting might be helpful.

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Hey, it's Katie and I want to welcome you to this special bonus episode. It'll be here for you completely ad-free for the next week so you can get a feel of what it's like to be a PREMIUM member. If you'd like an easy ad-free experience for all of our podcasts - that's over 200 episodes each month, then JOIN PREMIUM today at https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Surrender to the emotions, my love, And let yourself feel.   Let them travel through your body and your soul, And bring the tears. You don't have to hold back, You don't have to pretend. Let the expectations collapse, So you can be free. Because there's beauty in the breakdown. So come into that special place, Where your body is relaxed and alert. And begin to notice the natural rhythms of your beautiful body. The soft beating of your heart. The expansion and contraction of your chest and belly. The air entering and exiting your nose. And see if you can consciously slow the rhythm down. Breathing in a little deeper,  Exhaling a little longer. Softening the beating of your heart. Slowing down the movements of your chest.  Slow it all down, And be here. Just breathing. Just being. PAUSE… Your hands are gripped tightly, Around the desire to keep it all together. A need to make sense of it all. Words attempt to figure it out and pull you through, And staying in motion keeps you skating lightly on it all. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life. If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at hello@womensmeditationnetwork.com to make a request. We'd love to create what you want! Namaste, Beautiful,

In a world that praises toughness, softening can feel risky. You might wonder if it will make you seem weak or help you connect more deeply.This episode looks at how to stay open without losing yourself. How to set boundaries without closing your heart. And how to remember your worth even when life feels uncertain.Let's explore the quiet strength that comes from tenderness, as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Tonight, Let's feel how tightly you've been holding it all together. How your shoulders carried the weight, how your jaw clenched to stay composed, how your hands grasped to stay in control. Tonight… we unwind by first… feeling the grip. PAUSE Take a deep breath in. And on your next inhale, tighten your toes.  Curl them inward. Hold it. Now release. Let them go. PAUSE Tighten your calves. Flex your feet and feel the tension rise. Now exhale… and let the tension melt. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life. If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want! Namaste, Beautiful,

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Tonight, Let's feel how tightly you've been holding it all together. How your shoulders carried the weight, how your jaw clenched to stay composed, how your hands grasped to stay in control. Tonight… we unwind by first… feeling the grip. PAUSE Take a deep breath in. And on your next inhale, tighten your toes.  Curl them inward. Hold it. Now release. Let them go. PAUSE Tighten your calves. Flex your feet and feel the tension rise. Now exhale… and let the tension melt. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life. If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want! Namaste, Beautiful,

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Relax into the soft hammock of the tropical island tonight,  Melted into the soft cushions beneath you, Gently swaying side to side,  Rocked into deep sleep by the soothing sounds of the tropical island lullaby. So breathe deeply, And relax completely. Bringing yourself to your tropical island tonight. You have permission to slow down here. You are free to stop doing, And just be. Deeply relaxed and present on your calm island.  PAUSE… So sink into the welcoming arms of your hammock, Letting its cushions support you and comfort you in all the right places. Allow your breathing to slow down, And fall into rhythm with the swaying of your hammock. In and out, Side to side, Relaxing, And slowing down. PAUSE… Feel the warmth of the night on your skin, Softening your body to the night, While the cool breezes of the ocean softly kiss your face. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life. If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want! Namaste, Beautiful,

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Begin by finding stillness In your body, In your breath, And in this moment. PAUSE Let yourself settle Deeper into the comfort of your bed, With each breath loosening the grip of the day. PAUSE Feel the fabric beneath you… The gentle pressure of the mattress… The hush of nighttime wrapping itself around you. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life. If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want! Namaste, Beautiful,

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Begin by finding stillness In your body, In your breath, And in this moment. PAUSE Let yourself settle Deeper into the comfort of your bed, With each breath loosening the grip of the day. PAUSE Feel the fabric beneath you… The gentle pressure of the mattress… The hush of nighttime wrapping itself around you. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life. If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want! Namaste, Beautiful,

“Language can either divide us or bring us home to each other.”In this soulful conversation, Marina and Jawdat explore how Nonviolent Communication (NVC) becomes a bridge — between people, between cultures, and within ourselves. Jawdat, a lawyer and facilitator with Army of Healers, shares his work using dialogue, storytelling, and NVC to support trauma healing and collective reconciliation. Together, we explore how to communicate from compassion instead of defense, transform tension into deeper connection, bring awareness and healing into justice work, and use the body as a compass for honest, grounded expression.This episode invites us to see communication not just as words, but as an embodied act of love, repair, and truth.Connect with Jawdat:https://www.instagram.com/jdkassabhttps://jawdatkasab.wixsite.com/appraiser❥Softening into self- 3 month 1:1 with Whats App Support:https://marina-yt.mykajabi.com/offers/PAWQhZHu❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠ ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:“Language is not neutral — it can be a weapon or a bridge.”“Compassion doesn't mean agreeing. It means staying present with humanity.”“We can't heal collectively without learning how to listen.”nonviolent communication, trauma healing, conflict transformation, empathy, peacebuilding, nervous system regulation, heartspace podcast, marina yanay triner, jawdat kasab, trauma informed communication, collective healing, nervous system awareness, self compassion, embodiment, emotional regulation, healing podcast, inner healing, community healing

HeatherAsh sits down with author and teacher, Michael Stone, to explore a compassionate, practical approach to trauma healing. Michael shares raw pieces of his story, from early childhood and family rupture to profound loss, and how those experiences became medicine for personal and collective awakening. We talk somatic work, ancestral repair, why “relating” matters more than “relationship,” and how community circles become engines of healing. If you've ever wondered where to start (or start again), this conversation offers a grounded path: soften, slow down, and let the body lead.Episode Highlights:Trauma is intelligence, not pathology. It's the nervous system's adaptive way of keeping us safe, and healing means gently feeling what was once too overwhelming.The body leads the way. Somatic practices, not talk alone, open the door to repair and integration.Healing thrives in relationship. Circles and community dissolve shame, reveal “me too” moments, and accelerate growth.We inherit more than eye color. Ancestral and collective trauma live in us too, and healing them shifts the larger field.Start simple. Softening and slowing down through meditation, nature, or gentle embodiment, are powerful first steps.Resources & Links:Michael's Website:https://www.welloflight.comTraumatized: A Love Story(book mentioned)Pocket Project / Social Witnessing (concept referenced by Michael)Family Constellations (Bert Hellinger; modality referenced)FiveRhythms / Gabrielle Roth (somatic movement lineage referenced)Contact Michael: Michael@welloflight.com

lured by a softening eye or by a touch or a sigh - #4347 (95R83 pc 189 left) by chair house 251108 (again, William Butler Yeats from May 22, 2025) *** NEW CATCHPHRASE FOR PIANO TEN THOUSAND LEAVES *** " Gentleness, carried on 4,536 leaves of sound " =========================== The Complete Works of Piano Ten Thousand Leaves Vol.1-5 =========================== VOLUME1-5 just released! Gentleness, carried on 4,536 leaves of sound. --- youtube full video: not available yet.. please wait..please wait.. --- spotify: not available yet.. please wait..please wait: --- Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-1-5/1851196335 --- amazon Music: not available yet.. please wait..please wait: --- Line Music: https://music.line.me/webapp/album/mb0000000004ca05e8 --- AWA: https://s.awa.fm/album/79acc2b85cbe01e0a992 --- all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/GqnQvNyP?lang=en ######## Latest Album: 31st SELECTION ALBUM JUST RELEASED ######## "forest moon dream" - the 31st selection album of piano ten thousand leaves youtube: FULL VIDEO with 20 full songs in very high quality sounds https://youtu.be/hRY7rtkp-hw?si=dpSjSeY7rHAyOvtC spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/0GL5j2gohVbt5rgcbZqslM?si=Al-XczUJTJmNYgpcGbff7w apple Music: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/forest-moon-dream/1843588627 amazon music: https://amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0FTMBPY75?marketplaceId=A1VC38T7YXB528&musicTerritory=JP&ref=dm_sh_dz30EicNlOoEQrCadNDGVEtSW all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/GzFhAvTg?lang=en *** "PIANO TEN THOUSAND LEAVE" COMPLETE WORK ALBUM SERIES START *** Now begins a new challenge: to compile all 4,536 pieces into 91 albums and deliver them to the future. Just as "Ten Thousand Leaves ( Manyoushu ) " carried the hearts of lovers across a thousand years, we hope these piano pieces will reach people a thousand years from now. =================== VOLUME1-5 =================== See the description above. =================== VOLUME1-4 =================== *** youtube full video: https://youtu.be/a77YDMMgv7o *** spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/3mISdsZNVdEAD2BMxCE0ku?si=2l36hot_TsyV_kCVnKwLBg *** Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-1-4/1840586819 *** amazon Music: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0FRMNGD1K?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_mFt4isWbmtWKlgKqqHDbRNiff *** all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/m0nqEtsg?lang=en =================== VOLUME1-3 =================== *** youtube full video https://youtu.be/ue7KsUBdLME?si=5UbdJelOAPjqboiJ *** spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/6BAV5XloL6HDGboFeiE3VF?si=e4E-3zI0RqCt8aQNrnMHrQ *** Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-1-3/1834912123 *** all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/8RNRdEa3?lang=en =================== VOLUME1-2 =================== *** youtube: full video of 50 pieces 2 hours https://youtu.be/fBmIMLpM10g?si=MQmAdF95M7GCm4Ve *** spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/1KDM283kVS8x7fO9q79w2v?si=iIJ4sZidSqWW8ah59Y_a1g *** Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-1-2/1832629621 *** all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/VeA0UreQ?lang=en =================== VOLUME1-1 =================== *** youtube: full video of 50 pieces 2 hours https://youtu.be/YERNF74cvKw?si=6FiU67TOdybggkQk *** spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/12vCnNiO4EfBz6eVPGhvOr?si=P3cL7RZSTV-87jeswyI8BA *** Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-1-1/1831717286 *** all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/Y9VNVN23

What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about the consequences of ignoring red flags, my spending habits, how many movies I've seen in theaters over the years, and softening movie ratings to draw in more viewers. 

We often talk about “finding balance”... but what if balance begins when we stop holding ourselves up and allow the ground to hold us?In this episode, host Elizabeth Mintun sits down with Mary Sinclair, a movement educator and somatic practitioner, to explore how our relationship with the ground shapes the way we move through life, both physically and emotionally. Mary shares how posture, alignment, and the simple act of yielding can shift us from effort to ease and why learning to yield can be a path to resilience and trust. Whether you're standing at a crossroads, feeling off-balance, or craving more rootedness in your daily life, this episode offers a reminder: you don't have to hold it all up alone.Key TakeawaysGrounding is a relationship, not a technique. True grounding isn't something you “do.” It's an ongoing dialogue between your body and the earth - a mutual exchange of support and trust.Balance begins with yielding. Instead of holding ourselves rigidly upright, we can soften into gravity and let the ground carry some of the weight. Yielding means allowing support.Posture is emotional as much as physical. How we stand and move often mirrors how we meet life. Softening the body's effort to “hold it together” can open emotional and energetic space for ease and flow.Trust grows through the body. Each time we let ourselves feel supported (by the floor, the chair, the breath, etc.), we practice the deeper art of trusting life itself.Resources Mary Sinclair's Website: marysinclairbalance.comThe Be Sanctuary in Columbus, Ohio: https://www.thebesanctuary.org/Learn more about 1:1 Coaching with Elizabeth Mintun here. Contact Elizabeth: elizabethmintun@thecalmingground.comSubscribe to The Calming Ground Podcast so you never miss an episode. If you loved this conversation, please share it with a friend!

On the 147th episode of What is a Good Life?, I'm delighted to welcome Karimu Samuels. Karimu is a movement expert whose journey from exhaustion to ease led him to discover the power of moving through life with flow. With years of studying body functionality and coaching athletes worldwide, he teaches holistic movement that unites body, mind, and emotion — guiding others toward balance and the joy of movement. He embodies the belief that through movement, we can master not only our bodies but also ourselves.In this conversation, Karimu invites us to explore what happens when we stop striving and start listening — to our bodies, our intuition, and the quieter signals of life. From learning to move through the world with less control and more awareness, to discovering movement as a mirror for self-understanding, he shares how trust, honesty, and softness became the foundation of his work and his peace.This episode invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and tune into what your body is trying to tell you.For more of Karimu's work:https://www.instagram.com/karimu_samuels/www.karimusamuels.comcontact@karimusamuels.comContact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, my 5-week group courses, or to discuss team coaching to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams.- For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/00:00–03:09 — “Who am I?” as the guiding question03:09–04:48 — Movement as universal; finding your gift04:48–07:40 — From ego goals to service; discovering movement07:50–12:36 — “Arriving / home” = inner peace12:36–15:17 — Trust → authenticity; speak your own reality16:10–18:40 — Radical honesty18:40–24:48 — Listening to the body: asthma & throat story24:48–28:03 — Practice and mastering mindset28:03–32:41 — Shaped by experience; learning to show up32:41–38:59 — Movement is a mirror; five components38:59–42:58 — Broken wrist; adapting without compensating42:58–47:33 — Softening: control vs. letting go47:33–52:05 — Love as a tool; co-creating safe space52:05–56:36 — “What is a good life?” Three pillars

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium The day may have left behind noise,Heavy thoughts,Waves too big to quiet on your own.And now the sky within you feels swollen—Thick with emotion,Unspoken worries gathering like clouds. PAUSE… You are not alone in this storm.And you don't need to chase it away.Tonight,You rise through it. PAUSE… Breathe in slowly—A breath that moves like steady rain,Softening what's tense.And exhale—Letting go,Even just a little. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life. If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want! Namaste, Beautiful,

In this episode, we dive into a simple feminine ritual that can instantly reconnect you to your energy and help you feel more aligned, radiant, glowy, grounded and present.We explore subtle practices that awaken your natural rhythm, honour your body, and invite softness and flow into your day.Tune in to discover how a few simple intentional shifts can transform the way you feel without doing more necessarily. Resources from today's episode Work with PhiLearn more about 1:1 Coaching with Phi here.Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Phi here.Book a Human Design Reading with Phi here.Phi's book; The Great Unlearning: Awakening to Living an Aligned and Authentic Life.Message Phi on InstagramEmail PhiFlow Luxury Self Care Feminine Energy Retreat May 24-30, 2026 Feminine energy isn't built on depletion but overflow Hello my love, welcome back I'm so glad you're here.It's November and this month has flown by like honestly Christmas is next month, 2026 is 2 months away - wild. We're getting into what is traditionally known as the busiest time of the year but here I am dedicating an episode on the poddy on why rest is more important than ever.I want you to ask yourself a gentle question: When did you learn that rest was wrong?I already know it's not consciously. You didn't wake up one day and say, hmm… I think I'll deny myself rest and build my self worth around exhausted and doing things all the timeYou more than likely absorbed it. Watching the women around you run on empty. Always giving. Always available.  Always doing. You saw that “good women” didn't stop… They didn't say no. They didn't ask for support. They didn't nap or take long baths or lounge in sunlight.If you're listening I know more likely than not you want to tap more into your feminine energy and Feminine energy isn't built on depletion… it's built on overflow. Signs you have a wounded feminine energy relationship with rest So when you finally try to rest your mind is in complete resistance screaming at youYou're falling behind.You should be doing something.You haven't earned this.Everyone needs you.We can rest later, and that later keeps getting pushed out and further as things pop up.Signs you have a wounded relationship with restYou feel anxious when you're not doing something productiveYou constantly multitaskYou only rest when your body physically forces youYou come up with excuses why you can't rest right now or even laterYou can't relax without some sort of stimulation e.g. scrolling, TV, drinking, eatingYou feel guilty spending time alone, unwinding, or doing “nothing”Rest feels foreignYou don't know what to do when things get quietIf any of these resonate… I want you to put a hand on your heart.Take a breath.There is nothing wrong with you.  It's because you've learnt that rest is dangerous. Maybe rest means you could be forgotten, or in trouble or unloved. You are simply a woman who learned to survive. You're not lazy or lacking discpline when it comes to rest Your nervous system remembers every moment you had to hold the world together alone. So now, when you try to soften, your body panics not because rest is wrong, but because rest was never safe before. That's not a failure. It's actually your brilliance. Your survival intelligence. The part of you that says “keep going” is the same part that once kept you safe. She protected you. She carried you. She made sure you survived in environments where softness wasn't allowed. Now she's tired. She doesn't know rest is safe yet and I want you to know: I see her. I see you. You're not lazy. You're not lacking discipline. Your nervous system doesn't know how to feel safe without being go go go all the time. The healing isn't in forcing rest. It's in teaching your body that rest is no longer a threat. Not by shaming your resistance, but by honouring it. Listening to it. Softening with it slowly. You don't need to push yourself to relax.

Version Without MusicExperience deep restoration and gentle nervous system calming in this soothing guided meditation, designed to help you relax, reset, and feel fully supported. Settle in, breathe softly, and be guided through an immersive body scan. Each breath and visualization invites a sense of ease and compassion, allowing tension to melt away. Perfect for moments when you need a safe space to reconnect, release stress, and restore balance. This session is ideal for both beginners and seasoned meditators seeking tranquility and healing.

What do horror movies and your pet's sense of safety have in common? More than you'd think.This week, Ellen and Emily get delightfully spooky as they unpack how elements that make horror films terrifying, like the lighting, sound, movement, and unpredictability, can actually teach us how to create safer, more predictable, and more empathetic environments for the animals (and humans!) in our care.From jump scares to dryer growls, to “Don't be Michael Myers,” this episode explores how understanding fear responses across species can help us support our pets' well-being and strengthen our bond with them.If you've ever wondered why your dog hesitates in the dark hallway or why your cat bolts at a strange noise, this episode will make you see your home through their eyes. Listen in to learn how to turn your pet's horror movie moments into feelings of safety, security, and trust.TLDL (too long, didn't listen): 1️⃣ Lighting, Sound, and Movement Matter – Subtle environmental cues like dim lighting, rumbling sounds, or direct eye contact can evoke fear. Adjusting them can help your pet feel safer and more relaxed.2️⃣ Predictability Builds Safety – Just like we find comfort in rewatching familiar movies, our pets thrive when they can anticipate what's coming next. Predictable routines and clear communication create calm, confident learners.3️⃣ Don't Be Michael Myers – How we move, approach, and present ourselves affects how animals perceive us. Softening your body language and giving clear, consistent cues helps your pet know you're safe to be around, even when you're stressed.For the full episode show notes, including the resources mentioned in this episode, go here.More from Pet HarmonyPet Parents: enrichment ideas and practical behavior tips

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Close your eyes gently, And find the sway of your breath.  Deeper and deeper, Slower and slower. PAUSE Feel your body melt, Like a single ripple of water soothing you, From the crown of your head, Softening your face, Releasing your jaw, Relaxing your neck, Lowering your shoulders, Opening your chest, Softening your arms and your belly, Releasing your hips, And falling down your legs and feet. Breathe… PAUSE Be here.  Right here.  Release the worries of tomorrow, And the heaviness of yesterday.  Watch them all fall away like leaves on a tree in the fall.  Blowing away in the wind,  Carried far, far away from here. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen  Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

Economist Dave Rosenberg, president of Rosenberg Research, says that his preferred indicators on economic growth are showing a slowing economy, where "the recession may already be starting." He acknowledges that the stock market "hasn't figured this out," but he says — based on the way Treasuries are trading — that the bond market has already figured it out. Rosenberg says that the market has "been in a bubble environment for many, many months," but that it can continue to inflate without popping for a while. "You're investing in an environment where the wind is in your face," he says, "it's not at your back." For a decade now, Chuck has offered the trick-or-treaters in his neighborhood a chance to pick cash or candy, and the opportunity to make a trade to try to get a bigger treat. It's his way of teaching basic financial decision-making, where children must consider if the financial prize is worth more to them because it's different and more useful than candy. The game changes in small ways each year, and Chuck is unveiling a new "second chance" option that actually would be a really bad choice for the children. Chuck also talks about how you can do your own scaled-down version of cash-or-candy in your home. Discount-capture investor Rob Shaker, portfolio manager at Shaker Financial Services, says that he's "not seeing anything in the closed-end fund space that would point to any type of bubble conditions," but instead sees generic, seasonal discount-widening caused by the start of year-end tax selling. Still, he says investors should make sure they are comfortable that they can weather those flurries "and readjust to the better things that are on sale and then double-collect on the way up."  Plus Jon Stubbs, analyst at Clever Real Estate talks about the housing market as measured by trends in national statistics, which have shown that homes are now on the market for longer than during the summer, with median home values up slightly but median sale prices up more, suggesting that investors are paying a premium to make a deal now.

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Hey, it's Katie and I want to welcome you to this special bonus episode. It'll be here for you completely ad-free for the next week so you can get a feel of what it's like to be a PREMIUM member. If you'd like an easy ad-free experience for all of our podcasts - that's over 200 episodes each month, then JOIN PREMIUM today at https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium The intention of this meditation is to give you an opportunity to practice letting go of the avalanche of thoughts in your mind, so you can get out of your head and into the beauty of this present moment. So let yourself settle into a comfortable position, Softening your body, And finding the rhythm of your breath. Easy, slow breathes, in and out. Cool on the inhale, Warm on the exhale.  Follow the air into your belly, Stretching out as you breathe in, Contracting as you breathe out.  Breathe… PAUSE… Your mind naturally wants to play, Flashing visions, stories and speckles of thoughts across its walls. Just notice as they come up, Observing them calmly from afar, Letting them all play in front of you, And not in you. PAUSE… Notice that they are there. And you are here. Separate. You are not those thoughts. Let that truth infuse you with a warm confidence, Knowing you can get out of your head, And into the moment. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at hello@womensmeditationnetwork.com to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

In this episode, we explore the quiet underrated and often misunderstood power of softness... not as weakness but as one of the greatest strengths we can embody. Drawing on themes that emerged during my Bali Radiance Retreat, we dive into what it really means to soften in a world that often asks us to harden, to armour up, to stay closed and unshakable. Resources from today's episode Work with Phi Learn more about 1:1 Coaching with Phi here. Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Phi here. Book a Human Design Reading with Phi here. Phi's book; The Great Unlearning: Awakening to Living an Aligned and Authentic Life. Message Phi on Instagram Email Phi Softness is a strength Hello my love, welcome back to the Grow Through It Podcast with me Phi. I'm back from Bali where I recently ran my Radiance Retreat hence why softness actually has been on my mind a lot lately. It was a huge theme that surfaced during the recent retreat how gentleness, presence, and the ability to soften are not weaknesses, but deep forms of strength. As we explored this on retreat I shared with the beautiful women the realisation that softness doesn't exist without shadow: the parts of ourselves we hide, suppress like our fears and parts of us, our feelings that we deem as too much or perhaps negative. The world teaches us to harden and armour up Today, I want to talk about both: how softness and shadow live and dance together, and how embracing both can lead to real growth, presence, and connection. We'll dive into what it means to soften in the face of life's challenges, to meet our shadows with curiosity and care and to embody strength that is tender yet deeply powerful. For anyone listening, I'll be diving even deeper into softness and shadow in Flow (luxury feminine self care) Vietnam Retreat next year at the end of May 2026launching very soon, so DM me for more info. Let's get into it. We all harden at some point in our lives, maybe you are still hard and it's because you learnt to be this way. The world teaches us to harden. To brace. To armour up. We tighten our shoulders against bad news. We build walls around our hearts after heartbreak. We try to be unshakable in a time that keeps shaking us. While that armor can protect us, it also traps us. We stop feeling the sun on our skin. We stop noticing the rhythm and depth of our own breath. We hesitate to be vulnerable with others, afraid they might hurt us or break our hearts and ironically, it is that very fear that can keep love from flowing in at all. Softness is like water Softening is not about losing strength. It's about remembering that gentleness is a kind of strength. It means letting the body breathe again. It means letting your jaw unclench, your shoulders drop, your grip relax. Think of it like flow and water. Water flows around obstacles but it shapes mountains. Softening isn't becoming less. You become vast: spacious enough to hold both strength and surrender, both clarity and compassion. Softening is power and it's something I return to time and time again working with clients: strength isn't hardening after you perceive the world or someone or something wrongs you or hurts you… strength is in healing yet remaining true to your nature and if you're listening to this I have a feeling your nature is loving, kind and respectful. It's the part of you that keeps choosing softness, even after life gives you every reason to close. Reclaiming softness as the feminine Softness is not your weakness. it's your essence. It's your truth. No wound, no betrayal, no disappointment can take that away from you…unless you let it. Softness doesn't erase the hurt; it simply gives our hearts permission to move through it, to hold both the pain and the possibility of joy. Softness is often seen as a gentle, almost fragile quality but for women, it's deeply resonant because it's about reclaiming something that society frequently asks us to suppress. From a young age,

Feeling Stressed & Anxious? Get our FREE 3 Day Stress & Anxiety Detox here -> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Feel yourself begin to settle, The gentle rhythm of your breath guiding you deeper, Allowing the weight of the day to slip away, Letting every breath create more space, Softening the edges, loosening any grip of tension. This is a time to release what no longer serves, To let go of old patterns, to welcome a feeling of ease. PAUSE… With each breath, feel your body grow heavier, more at ease, The toes relax, the feet sink into softness, A feeling of calm rising slowly through the legs, Unwinding the tightness, loosening any grip, And inviting a deep comfort to settle in. PAUSE… The belly softens, the chest opens, And a calm flows across the shoulders, letting them rest. Feel the arms grow heavy, the hands soft and open, The weight releasing, the body gently grounding. This is a place of rest, a place of quiet, Where every breath invites a deeper letting go. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen  Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

Feeling Stressed & Anxious? Get our FREE 3 Day Stress & Anxiety Detox here -> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com Hey, it's Katie and I want to welcome you to this special bonus episode. It'll be here for you completely ad-free for the next week so you can get a feel of what it's like to be a PREMIUM member. If you'd like an easy ad-free experience for all of our podcasts - that's over 200 episodes each month, then JOIN PREMIUM today at https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Close your eyes,  And invite yourself to settle. PAUSE… Find your breath. And see if you can ride it's smooth waves in, And out of your body. In, And out.  Breathing in a little deeper on each inhale. And breathing out a little further on each exhale.  In, And out. PAUSE… Feel your body melt with each breath, Softening,  And relaxing. Syncing with the slow,  Calming motion of your breathing. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at hello@womensmeditationnetwork.com to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

Feeling Stressed & Anxious? Get our FREE 3 Day Stress & Anxiety Detox here -> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Open,  Slow down, And relax. PAUSE… Melt your body into comfort.  Imagining a gentle, warm energy, Pouring over you. Softening you from the top of your head, Down your face, Your neck, Chest,  Belly, And legs.  PAUSE… Down,  Down,  Down, Easing your body into deep comfort.  Easing your mind into stillness. Breathe… Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen  Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

Feeling Stressed & Anxious? Get our FREE 3 Day Stress & Anxiety Detox here -> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Tonight's sleep meditation will provide nighttime anxiety relief for you.  Close your eyes,  And invite yourself to settle. PAUSE… Find your breath. And see if you can ride it's smooth waves in, And out of your body. In, And out.  Breathing in a little deeper on each inhale. And breathing out a little further on each exhale.  In, And out. PAUSE… Feel your body melt with each breath, Softening,  And relaxing. Syncing with the slow,  Calming motion of your breathing. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen  Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

This week on Payne Points of Wealth, Bob, Ryan, Chris, and Courtney dive into the evolving dynamics of the U.S. labor market. Despite predictions of a slowdown, companies are hesitant to lay off workers—even as hiring remains sluggish. Is this a sign of economic weakness, or are deeper demographic shifts like an aging population and reduced immigration reshaping the workforce?   We also unpack Wall Street's push to make alternative investments more accessible to everyday investors—a movement often branded as “democratization.” While financial firms tout the benefits of private equity and other alternatives, few are talking about the risks. In fact, as retail investors are being encouraged to buy in, institutional giants are quietly heading for the exits. Yale's $41.4 billion endowment is unwinding nearly $3 billion in alternative holdings.   Meanwhile, private credit—a market that barely existed a decade ago—is surging toward $2 trillion. Firms like Apollo and Blackstone are now lending directly to businesses, consumers, and real estate investors, giving regular investors unprecedented access. But is this truly a golden opportunity, or a hidden risk to your retirement? We break down the opaque, illiquid nature of these investments and what they could mean for your long-term financial future.   Tune in for our take on what's really happening in the job market and whether Wall Street's latest pitch is worth your hard-earned dollars.

The Bhagavad-gītā is more than philosophy—it's full of feeling. Arjuna's grief and Krishna's compassion remind us that yoga is not about suppressing emotions but purifying and deepening them. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore Krishna's pastime of becoming every cowherd boy and calf in Vṛndāvana, where ordinary love becomes unlimited when connected to the Divine. The lesson: to experience the emotions of bhakti, we must keep our hearts soft and respectful toward all beings. Also: Raghunath clears his head on a bike ride, Mara has her “Govardhan Hill moment,” and magnets and rust somehow find their way into yoga philosophy.

Gene Marks reports that massive spending by tech giants on data centers is driving demand for aluminum, steel, and copper, offsetting the softening commercial construction market. 1920S FORDS

Gene Marks reports that massive spending by tech giants on data centers is driving demand for aluminum, steel, and copper, offsetting the softening commercial construction market. 1905 BUTTE MT

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