Podcasts about softness

Why is it sometimes easier to overwork than rest? Easier to push than soften? Easier to survive than receive?In this episode, I talk about the art of receiving. Why support, peace, healthy love, rest, and even joy can feel surprisingly uncomfortable when we're used to striving. A grounded epi about softness and allowing life to meet you.CONNECTyourownmagic.comsubstack raquellemantra.substack.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today, I give you some excerpts from my live chat conversation with scholar Robert J. Monson. We speak together some about the desert elders, but also about Robert's work at the intersection of Blackness, disability, and softness (among other things) and we get into the topics of lust, sexuality, desire which the church has notoriously gotten wrong. Please find the full replay of our time here (the Spark My Muse youtube channel), if you'd like. Becoming a subscriber costs nothing but is helpful to get the word out. ❤️ You'll find more from me at my Substack and there you can contribute your support, starting under $2, GET THE BOOK HERE

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Most of us are craving more softness in a world that pulls us at a relentless pace. Pip opens up about her recent spiritual awakening — a powerful shift driven by embracing vulnerability, slowing down, and letting go of the need to fix everything. This episode is an invitation to surrender control, trust in life's divine unfolding, and discover the quiet strength found in softness and presence.When life feels overwhelming, Pip shares her journey through a recent low point, a call for help, and how she called in softness to soothe her nervous system. She explores how motherhood, emotional processing, and the quest for clarity are all parts of the spiritual dance we navigate daily. You'll discover her practical approach to managing overwhelm by simplifying life, embracing emotional expression, and recognizing the impact of small, intentional shifts. We break down transformative insights on how to feel more in tune with your emotions, nurture resilience in uncertainty, and trust in the unseen intelligence that sustains us — from your heartbeat to life's bigger mysteries. Pip shares the powerful metaphor of the snail and the hare, encouraging us to slow our pace, savor the present, and live with gentle awareness instead of rushing through life's precious moments. This episode is perfect for anyone feeling the strain of a fast-paced world or craving deeper self-connection. If you're ready to invite more softness, patience, and trust into your life — and learn how small shifts can lead to profound peace — this conversation will inspire your next step.Pip is a spiritual guide and mother who has navigated her own awakening, transforming overwhelm into serenity through mindfulness and self-compassion. Her insights are rooted in real experience, offering practical wisdom for everyday life. Take a breath, slow down, and let this episode remind you that sometimes the greatest strength lies in surrender and gentleness. What word will you invite into your life to bring more softness? Share it with Pip — and tune in for a dose of healing, hope, and quiet power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gemini season arrives this week, and the energy shifts fast. As the Sun enters the sign of the twins, the skies come alive with movement, conversation, curiosity, and unexpected insight. Almost immediately, the Sun meets up with the great awakener Uranus, electrifying the atmosphere and bringing flashes of revelation, change, and possibility. Then the Sun opens a dialogue with mystical Neptune, blurring the line between imagination and reality and inviting us to dream far beyond the limits of the ordinary. Meanwhile, Venus glides into nurturing Cancer, where she joins the Moon for a deeply feminine, heart-centered moment in the cosmos. Emotions soften, intuition strengthens, and the desire for comfort, connection, and genuine care rises to the surface. But Venus doesn't stay quiet for long — her challenge to Neptune stirs artistic inspiration, romantic longing, and next-level creativity, asking us to trust what wants to emerge through feeling, beauty, and imagination. And finally, Mars enters Taurus, becoming the only major planet in an earth sign and offering something deeply needed: grounding. Amid all the air, water, inspiration, and electricity, Mars in Taurus helps anchor the energy into the body, the senses, and the tangible world. It's a week of awakening, inspiration, emotional connection, and powerful energetic shifts — and you can hear all about it on The Golden Astrologer Podcast.

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  A closer look at how shifting trade routes and constrained transit are changing propane market dynamics in Europe and beyond.     The European propane market has begun to decouple from global price movements, lagging further behind Asia‑Pacific gains with each passing week. With around 30% of global seaborne supply removed from the market following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, tightening conditions might have been expected to affect all buyers. Yet, Europe has so far remained relatively insulated.     One of the key reasons for this asymmetry lies along the most important artery for eastbound flows of US product, the Panama Canal. Persistent congestion and limited transit availability continue to reshape trade routes and alter regional market balances.     Argus International LPG editor Peter Wilton is joined by associate editor Efcharis Sgourou to unpack the fundamentals driving this divergence in European propane markets and to assess what it could mean for the fuel's outlook in the months ahead.

A lively May buffet with The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports and Joe. The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com. Many other platforms, too, including iHeartRadio. […] The post Ira Kaufman Explores Bucs Softness, Growth Of Fan Optimism, Training Camp Clashes, Zyon McCollum, And More appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com.

In this episode Dr. Rosy Boa discusses regression in pole dancing—plateaus, losing tricks, and fluctuating capacity—as a normal outcome of changing life circumstances like stress, finances, injury, caregiving, and disability, including impacts from COVID. She argues pole should not be prioritized over basic needs and warns against tying self-worth to specific tricks, which can create shame and identity crises when abilities change. As a coaching approach, she recommends building the skill of “noticing”: tuning into proprioception and interoception, identifying what feels physically pleasurable, and cultivating aesthetic appreciation beyond technical perfection. She suggests practicing by watching peer-level dancers and identifying non-technical qualities (expression, musicality, lines, novelty) to develop a softer lens that can be turned inward, supporting motivation, enjoyment, and longevity in pole.Are you a pole nerd interested in trying out online pole classes with Slink Through Strength? We'd love to have you! Use the code “podcast” for 10% off the Intro Pack and try out all of our unique online pole classes: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog/25a67bd1/?productId=1828315&clearCart=true  Citations: Loureiro F, Ringold SM, Aziz-Zadeh L. Interoception in Autism: A Narrative Review of Behavioral and Neurobiological Data. Psychol Res Behav Manag. 2024 May 3;17:1841-1853. doi: 10.2147/PRBM.S410605. PMID: 38716258; PMCID: PMC11075678. (Movement/exercise is effective in supporting joint health, especially in patients who already have osteoarthritis)  Nayab S, Bilal Elahi M. The Impact of Exercise Interventions on Pain, Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus. 2024 Nov 25;16(11):e74464. doi: 10.7759/cureus.74464. PMID: 39726491; PMCID: PMC11669877. Chapters:00:00 Welcome and Setup00:53 Why We Regress01:29 Life Shifts and Capacity03:30 Losing Tricks Is Normal04:41 Identity Beyond Tricks06:44 Noticing What Feels Good09:14 Intrinsic Motivation in Practice11:39 Appreciating Others Differently13:47 Exercise to Train Your Eye16:55 Beauty in Every Stage20:10 Softness and Self Kindness20:39 Wrap Up and Shout Outs

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Have you ever felt like you had to choose between being fully yourself and being taken seriously?  During Arab American Heritage month I had the honor of chatting with Loureen Ayyoub, award-winning journalist, spoken word poet, and the first Arab American woman on air with CBS News in the Bay Area. From navigating identity in spaces where she hasn't always felt represented to using her voice to tell stories that matter, Loureen is creating impact through truth, storytelling, and presence.    The Power of Voice and Identity  Loureen opens up about what it really feels like to carry both visibility and responsibility, not just as a journalist, but as a woman representing her culture in rooms where she hasn't always seen herself reflected.  She shares how storytelling isn't just about reporting facts; it's about honoring people, experiences, and perspectives that deserve to be understood, not just seen.    What You'll Hear in This Episode:  

 We've all heard it — and maybe even felt it in our bones:Kindness is seen as a liability. Softness is mistaken for surrender.In politics, relationships, and business, showing too much generosity or empathy is often interpreted as an opening — a weakness to be exploited. It can feel like we're still living in a jungle where only the strong survive, and morality is a luxury few can afford.But is that the whole truth?Does living effectively mean we must be ruthless or rigid all the time?Not at all.What it calls for is not the abandonment of kindness, but the pairing of compassion with clarity, boundaries, and the willingness to act when needed.The Classroom PrincipleImagine you're a teacher with a room full of students aged 8 to 15.If you walk in with only softness and no structure, chaos follows. The moment they sense indecision, inconsistency, or emotional fragility, the dynamic shifts. Authority crumbles.But if you embody calm strength, clear rules, and fair discipline, something else happens:The classroom becomes a space of safety. Students know what to expect. They feel held.They might test the boundaries — that's natural — but they also understand there are consequences.And within that structure, real learning — and yes, real caring — can flourish.Love Without Awareness Is SufferingThere's a proverb from the Bhagavad Gita that captures this perfectly:“Love without awareness is suffering.”Love is not weakness.Love doesn't mean you avoid punishing misbehavior.Love means doing what is truly best for the other person in that moment.But what is “best”?It's that which benefits their growth, stability, or well-being — even when it's uncomfortable in the short term.If you let your children grow without morality, discipline, or direction, is that loving?Most of us would say no. True love sometimes looks like saying no. It looks like holding the line. It looks like allowing a consequence to unfold so a deeper lesson is learned.The Formula for Conscious StrengthThis applies far beyond parenting. In any relationship — romantic, professional, or social — when situations escalate or boundaries are crossed, intervention is necessary.That intervention may take the form of:A firm conversation.A clear consequence.In extreme cases, what some might call a “punishment” or corrective action.But here's the crucial part — and where conscious strength differs from mere dominance:After the correction comes forgiveness.After the boundary is re-established, you return to kindness.You don't hold a grudge. You don't weaponize past mistakes.You restore the relationship from a place of strength, not resentment.It's a cycle:Boundary → Consequence → Forgiveness → Love.So, Must We Be Ruthless?No. We must be conscious.Benevolence without boundaries is an invitation to be taken advantage of.Strength without compassion is just tyranny.The balance lies in knowing when to extend an open hand and when to show a firm one.It's understanding that real love protects — and sometimes protection requires saying “this far, and no further.”We may live in a world that still operates on jungle rules in many ways, but we don't have to become beasts to navigate it.We can be both kind and strong.Both loving and disciplined.Both generous and discerning.That's not weakness — that's wisdom.And perhaps, in the end, that's the truest form of strength there is.What do you think? Have you experienced moments where softness was mistaken for weakness — or where firmness was the most loving choice? Share your thoughts below.My Video:  Benevolence Is Not Weakness: https://youtu.be/1iDeYDB07lAMy Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast5/Benevolence-Is-Not-Weakness.mp3

There's a lot of conversation right now about creating a “soft life.”  But what if ease isn't about making life easy?In this episode, I explore the difference between ease and easy, and how true softness comes from inner strength, not external control.We talk about nervous system resilience, feminine energy, and why challenge is not something to avoid… but something that shapes you.If you've ever felt like something is wrong because life feels hard, this is your reminder:  You're not doing it wrong, you're growing.SCIENCE & MAGIC AP:Download NowWORK WITH ME:Apply For CoachingSoften Course: From Survival to Safety CONNECT WITH ME:⁣Science & Magic Facebook GroupInstagram Broadcast ChannelJoin My Text List

On this episode we’re talking about how to have a healthy relationship with social media and why some of the messages we consume might be quietly keeping us stuck. We unpack the rise of “soft girl culture,” the difference between rest and avoidance, and how easily self-protection can turn into self-abandonment when there’s no structure to support it. This conversation isn’t about becoming harder; it’s about understanding that real feminine power comes from the balance of safety, discipline, and self-leadership. Because true freedom doesn’t come from doing less, it comes from learning how to lead yourself well. Grounding, honest, and gently confronting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. Having trouble relaxing into your bed at night? The Softness of Your Sheets Sleep Meditation on the Sleep Meditation 3 Hours Podcast is a gentle guided meditation designed to help your body feel safe, relaxed, and ready for sleep.

"Did you grow up on planet Earth? If yes, then you probably know that, by some, softness can be considered a weakness here. Power is when you use force and domination… or is it? What potency is there in your softness that you haven't yet explored? What softness are you that you avoid? What power is truly available to you if you were to explore it? Join me in the Curious Universe podcast. "

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In this solo episode of Wild & Waking, Emily explores the many conversations happening right now around the divine feminine, and why so many of them feel incomplete. From “trad wife” narratives circulating in rural and online spaces to aestheticized versions of feminine energy centered on softness and passivity, the concept of the feminine has often been reduced to a narrow role. But what if the divine feminine is something much bigger, wilder, and more powerful than that?At the heart of this conversation is a powerful idea: the divine feminine is a paradox. It is both softness and fire. It is joy and rage. It is floral dresses and burning down the systems that were never designed for women to thrive. Emily shares a series of reflections on what reclaiming feminine power can look like in everyday life, from honoring the cycles of the body and the seasons to trusting your intuition, raising daughters who know their worth, and building community with other women.Ultimately, this episode invites listeners to move beyond surface-level ideas of feminine energy and step into something deeper: feminine sovereignty. Reclaiming the divine feminine isn't about performing an aesthetic or fitting into a prescribed role; it's about remembering who you are beneath conditioning and expectations. It's about reconnecting to intuition, reclaiming your voice, and participating in the ripple effect of women coming home to their power.If you've been questioning traditional narratives around femininity, exploring spiritual growth, or feeling the pull toward deeper self-trust, feminine leadership, and personal sovereignty, this conversation will meet you right where you are.In this episode, I explore:The many narratives surrounding the divine feminine today—from “trad wife” culture to modern spiritual interpretations of feminine energy—and why so many of them miss the deeper truth of feminine power.Why the divine feminine is a paradox—holding both softness and strength, beauty and rage, nurturing and revolutionary change.How reclaiming feminine sovereignty means trusting your intuition, honoring the cycles of your body and the seasons, and stepping away from systems that disconnect women from their power.The role of sisterhood, community, and collective healing in helping women reconnect with their inner authority and spiritual wisdom.What it means to raise the next generation—especially daughters—to trust their inner voice, question limiting beliefs, and live in alignment with their authentic selves.How reclaiming the wild feminine can look like joy, creativity, ritual, and connection to nature while also challenging the systems that were never designed for women to thrive.Why the journey of self-trust, feminine leadership, and personal sovereignty is one of the most powerful ways women can create ripple effects in their families, communities, and the world.Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

What happens when a police officer, author, and coach decides she no longer wants to "suffer in silence"? In this episode of Let's Talk Marketing with NDUB, Nathan Webster sits down with Rashida Saunders, author of Permission to Break: A Memoir of Strength, Silence, and Softness. They explore the heavy reality of living in the Pacific Northwest as people of color, the mask we wear in our professional lives, and why "breaking" is sometimes the only way to truly heal. Rashida shares her experience transitioning from a high-pressure career in law enforcement to finding her voice as a publisher and coach. If you've ever felt isolated, overwhelmed, or like you're living behind a label, this conversation is for you. Connect with Rashida Saunders:  Website: https://www.rashidasaunders.com  Buy the Book (signed copies): https://blackemberpress.com   Connect with Nathan Webster: Website: https://ndubbrand.com/  YouTube Coaching: https://ndubbrand.com/our-services/youtube-coaching/  Fractional CMO: https://ndubbrand.com/fractional-cmo/  Schedule a Discovery Call: https://ndubbrand.com/free-discovery-call/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanwebster543/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanawebster/ Watch the full episode.  Watch the LTM Podcast Shorts playlist. Watch the The Entrepreneur Grind playlist.

Discover why softness—calm, grounded, and authentic—is often the strongest form of power.In this episode of Tao Dialogues, we explore the strength of softness, a profound Taoist teaching that challenges the modern belief that power must be loud, aggressive, or forceful. True strength is not about dominating a room—it is about staying rooted in calm truth, authenticity, and inner alignment.Through Taoist wisdom, wu wei, and the understanding of Shen, we discover how gentleness, emotional awareness, and quiet confidence create a deeper and more sustainable form of strength. When we stop performing power and start living from truth, we conserve energy, remain steady under pressure, and respond to life with clarity rather than reaction Read the blog post that inspired this episode: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/p/shifting-the-story [third blog on this page] Our Tao Dialogues are powerful yet gentle teachings about authenticity, spirituality and finding emotional balance and flow in everyday life. These spoken-word episodes draw from David James Lees' practice as a Taoist monk and teacher, and expand upon popular posts on ‘David's Journal', his Substack blog.Subscribe to David's Journal here: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/Discover David's online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.comOther related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you:TAO DIALOGUES PLAYLIST  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICamFP2zMyey3KGTnfm2aUq&si=AW_ZOUeldKv3nHhFSHEN (THE SPIRITUAL SELF) PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIBmp50wYcmU7jCBLp1Qvl-jINNER CHILD PLAYLIST  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qqJoin our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity  If you love our work, make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom Book an online consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/ Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdomSign up to receive our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup -Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.Music by Earth Tree Healing

Video: https://youtube.com/live/ZyrsySMXMmkWelcome to The Express, a weekly show where we take a written text and transform it into living, natural, speech. We'll go through a variety of communication techniques to leave you with a better understanding of how your voice and body can transform other people's lives, and your own.Wondering what challenge to overcome in order to become a better speaker and communicator? Wondering how to speak more naturally with richer emotion? Before you think about what to do with your face, your mouth, or tongue, or breath, think about patterns. What words and parts of words are you giving space to? What are you doing with your pitch? What direction are your pitches going in?Welcome to For Word, the platform dedicated to guiding you towards better spoken performance. We're constantly looking at techniques to add more vocal variety to how we talk by incorporating more softness and firmness to our, furrowing eyebrows, smiling, raising and lowering pitches, adding pauses in order to convey frustration, sadness, joy and nervousness, and considering how to add more breath to everything we say. Let's see how these elements of contrast, body language, and other elements of communication can lead to richer expression.In this video, we're especially paying attention to patterns involving pitch and how to break them#performance #poetry #speaking

SLEEP TIME HYPNOTIC JOURNEY FOR CALM, SAFETY, CLEAR INTUITIONThis episode is designed to be used for 30 nights in a row.If you've been feeling mentally loud, tense, or stuck in cycles of overthinking, this guided hypnosis helps retrain your nervous system while you sleep.Listen at bedtime and simply allow the words and imagery to settle into your subconscious as you drift off. Over the course of 30 nights, listeners begin to notice a calmer baseline, fewer mental spirals, less reactivity, and clearer access to their intuition.This is not about forcing change. It's about conditioning your nervous system toward safety and ease layer by layer.Press play tonight and begin.//  TIME STAMPS  • 0:00 - 0:40 :: How to use this journey• 0:40 - End :: Hypnosis JourneyWHAT THIS HYPNOTIC JOURNEY INCLUDESThis guided sleep hypnosis gently leads you through a sequence designed to regulate your nervous system and establish a calmer internal baseline.During this journey you will experience:• Progressive physical relaxation through breath and body awareness• Visualization of protective light and grounding energy• Activation of your internal sense of safety and inner protection• Reconnection to a memory of warmth, safety, and being held• Subconscious reinforcement of calm, grounded decision-making• Releasing overthinking, scanning, and mental urgency• Deep sleep suggestions that continue working overnightHYPNOTIC SUGGESTIONS IN THIS JOURNEYThroughout the session, your subconscious mind receives suggestions that reinforce a calm internal state:• Your body knows how to feel safe• You can return to calm with a single breath• Old survival responses can release now• Softness in the body creates strength and clarity• Your nervous system can reset layer by layer• Deep sleep restores your body and mind• Calm nervous systems make intuition clearer• Each night strengthens your sense of internal safetyGO DEEPER - patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/cw/JinaSeerIf you want to explore this work more deeply, this month on Patreon I'm sharing:• A personal Higher Self session about intuition• Commentary on how intuition actually works• Additional practices for calming internal noisehttps://www.patreon.com/cw/JinaSeer** Also on Patreon: Download the Higher Self Access Kit (premium 40-min Higher Self journey + Body Signal Map + quick connection tools). HOW TO USE THIS HYPNOTIC JOURNEYFor best results:• Listen at bedtime for 30 nights in a row• Allow yourself to drift to sleep during the session• No journaling or analysis required• Let repetition train your nervous system naturallyBENEFITS LISTENERS REPORT• falling asleep faster• waking up calmer• reduced overthinking• improved emotional regulation• clearer intuitive signalsBEST WAY TO USE THIS JOURNEYListen at bedtime and allow yourself to drift into sleep while the hypnotic suggestions continue working in the background.Over time, repetition conditions the nervous system toward safety and ease.Seer Sessions with Jina Seer // Weekly hypnotic journeys to help you quiet mental noise, rebuild self-trust, and make decisions aligned with your inner knowing.KEY WORDS TO DESCRIBE THIS OFFERINGsleep hypnosisnervous system resetguided sleep meditationhypnosis for anxious feelings and thoughtssubconscious reprogrammingcalm your nervous systemsleep meditation hypnosis for sleepintuition meditationnervous system regulation

Get cozy. Lie down. Softness is all around us, and still hard to find if we're locked into tension. When I taught this practice, it was because I needed it desperately - and if you watch the video, you'll see my curling up on the floor to lie down while I guide you through.We start with softness, and grow into acceptance, permission, and getting out of our own way. If you need to notice the softness today, this practice is for you. Get cozy, get your drawing materials, and sink in.=If you want to practice in sync with others, join my live Drawing Health class every Saturday on Zoom. Sign up at sequentialartistsworkshop.org or drawinghealth.com.Our theme music is Magic Hours by Aaron Comeau made for the Main St. Music Library. The Main St. Music Library hosts instrumental music created with simple parameters, with scores and instructions for listeners to recreate the music themselves . Musicians, artists, & listeners are encouraged to borrow freely from the library and return the materials in a different form than they found them. Find out more at mainstmusiclibrary.com.DisclaimerThis podcast is for information and exploration purposes only and is never intended as medical advice. Every viewer and listener is encouraged to seek medical attention at their own discretion. This podcast and the guided practices are tools for listeners to support their whole health, and should be used with care. Get full access to How to Make a Graphic Novel at sawcomics.substack.com/subscribe

In this heartfelt episode of *Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity*, host Laura Brazan, welcomes Ellie Moss, creator of the whimsical world of Lickity Pop, to explore the healing power of softness and sanctuary for families navigating trauma. Drawing on personal experience and creative resilience, Ellie Moss shares how she built Lickity Pop—not from a business plan, but as a survival strategy to soothe overwhelmed minds and restore nervous systems stretched thin.Together, Laura Brazan and Ellie discuss why quiet imagination is a strategic tool for caregivers, especially grandparents raising their grandchildren after traumatic events. They touch on sensory architecture in the home, the importance of gentle communication for neurodivergent children, and how magical story worlds like Lickity Pop offer restorative escapes for both kids and adults.You'll learn practical tips for lowering sensory input, fostering predictable routines, and creating safe spaces—even cozy corners—for emotional decompression. The episode is a celebration of the everyday magic that helps families reconnect, heal, and avoid burnout. Whether you're grappling with loud chaos or seeking new ways to build connection, this conversation invites you to choose softness over volume, and wonder over exhaustion. You can visit the enchanting world of Lickity Pop . Order Ellie's new book, Dibs the Dragon and the Marshmallow Rescue- it's not just for kids!Discover actionable ideas for transforming your home, office, or classroom—and be reminded that magic isn't just for kids; it's essential for the grownups on the frontlines too.Send a textJolene Thiessen has been with us since the beginning of our podcast. She wrote in to thank us for our 100th episode! She looked for help online and found us- the only podcast that came up when she searched for help. I live to help these children have better lives and to be sure that all our pain doesn't go to waste for you grandparents and kinship caregivers out there! I love hearing your stories and comments. Keep sharing! Your stories make a difference.Thank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined. Remember, you're not alone on this journey. For more resources, support, and stories, visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. If today's episode moved you, consider sharing it with someone who might find comfort and connection in our shared experiences. We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.Want to be a guest on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity? Send Laura Brazan a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/grgLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Facebook @GrandparentsRaisingGrandchilden Love the show? Leave a review and let us know! CONNECT WITH US: Website | Facebook

Most women don't struggle because they lack strength. They struggle because their strength became armor and nobody told them the cost. In this episode, I go deep into the psychology of survival strength: how it forms, what it protects, and what it quietly keeps out. This isn't about becoming less powerful. It's about becoming whole. I explore the difference between real strength and its counterfeit and real softness versus self-abandonment. I talk about the nervous system, hypervigilance, and why your body might still be fighting a war that ended years ago. And I name the hidden costs: the inability to receive, the sabotage of safe relationships, identity fused with performance, and the silent resentment that builds when you carry everything alone. Kate Hastings | Mental Health Coach

Today's meditation brings you the space to slow down and look for the softness that is already present within you. Your heart holds a gentleness. It holds open space. It holds opportunity. Sometimes you just have to take the time to remember that. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 A gentle meditation guiding you to connect with your inner softness, release tension, and nurture the tender, vulnerable spaces within your body and heart. Breathe with me

Hey Baes! We're back with Pt. 2 of What feminine energy looks like according to the Bible .In today's video, we're talking about feminine energy and what it looks like when it comes to your physical appearance.Grab your journal and let's get into today's word. If this word blesses you, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!⸻If you feel led to sow A Seed:Cash App: $thechristianbaePaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TheChristianBaeZelle/Apple Pay: TheChristianBae@gmail.com⸻Things mentioned in today's video:– Feminine energy vs cultural femininity– Biblical femininity– Softness and strength– Presence and posture– Moving in discernment as a woman⸻Upcoming EventsSoft&Submitted (Feminine Energy Masterclass):https://thechristianbae.com/products/soft-submitted-masterclassWhere Wives War Workshop (In Person)https://thechristianbae.com/products/where-wive-war-workshopWhere Wives War Workshop (Virtual)https://thechristianbae.com/products/where-wives-war-pt-3-replayWhere Wives War Mentoringhttps://thechristianbae.com/products/where-wives-war-1-1-mentorship-application-required⸻♡ F O L L O W M Y S O C I A L S ♡Instagram: https://instagram.com/thechristianbae_?utm_medium=copy_linkTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRDTxdR2/⸻Business inquiries: TheChristianBae@gmail.comPO Box 670192Coral Springs, FL 33067

Hey Baes! In today's video, we're talking about feminine energy and what it really looks like from a biblical and spiritual standpoint.This word is about understanding how God designed feminine presence, posture, and alignment — not from culture, but from Kingdom perspective. We're breaking down what it means to move in softness, discernment, and spiritual awareness without losing authority or identity.Grab your journal and let's get into today's word. If this word blesses you, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!⸻If you feel led to sow A Seed:Cash App: $thechristianbaePaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TheChristianBaeZelle/Apple Pay: TheChristianBae@gmail.com⸻Things mentioned in today's video:– Feminine energy vs cultural femininity– Biblical femininity– Softness and strength– Presence and posture– Moving in discernment as a woman⸻Upcoming EventsWhere Wives War Workshop (In Person)https://thechristianbae.com/products/where-wive-war-workshopWhere Wives War Workshop (Virtual)https://thechristianbae.com/products/where-wives-war-pt-3-replayWhere Wives War Mentoringhttps://thechristianbae.com/products/where-wives-war-1-1-mentorship-application-requiredWhere Wives War Podcast: ⸻♡ F O L L O W M Y S O C I A L S ♡Instagram: https://instagram.com/thechristianbae_?utm_medium=copy_linkTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRDTxdR2/⸻Business inquiries: TheChristianBae@gmail.comPO Box 670192Coral Springs, FL 33067

It's not just the software space that experienced profound volatility. Gold, silver and bitcoin all saw outsized moves throughout a wild week on Wall Street. Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas take investors through their top takeaways to close the trading week. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

In this interview I discuss Dasha's history in film, her early projects, the excellent Softness of Bodies, her role in Succession, and her own written and directed project, The Scary of Sixty-First which eerily was vindicated in the recent Epstein releases. Her X is here https://x.com/dash_eats Her IG is here https://www.instagram.com/dash_cam/ Trailer 1 is here https://youtu.be/uvff_25bqi4 Trailer 2 is here https://youtu.be/0QpJKvTbwhs Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Order New Book Available here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/esoteric-hollywood-3-sex-cults-apocalypse-in-films/ Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY60LIFE for 60% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Music by Dr Evo the Producer, Jay Dyer and Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/joinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

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It's no secret Microsoft's (MSFT) earnings sparked market-wide selling action. Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas talk about unsung sections of the trade following Thursday's session. They later turn to the added focus of productivity on Wall Street. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

In this episode, I talk about what actually creates softness and collection in a horse—and why the saying “soft hands create soft horses” doesn't tell the whole story. Softness isn't about avoiding pressure or having light hands; it's about precision, clear signals, and consistent releases. I explain why horses don't learn from pressure—they learn from the release—and how improving your timing and clarity can completely change your horse's response. If you want a horse that stays connected, balanced, and soft through their body, this episode will help you cut through some common horsemanship clichés and focus on what really matters.

Send us a textThis week was a solo where I explored my evolution of softening into the feminine. In this episode,  I talk about:Softness & expansionDeeper understanding of selfRelationships as mirrorsSpend time in your own energy deeplyMoving through an emotionMental transmutation Entering my soft girl energy2026 Astrology Forecast & PlannerAstrodesign SchoolWhere you can find Rochelle:Mastery Monday NewsletterSubstackYouTube InstagramWebsiteYouTubeEmail: info@rochellechristiane.comSupport the showWhere you can find Rochelle:Instagram, TikTok, Website, YouTube Email: info@rochellechristiane.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 A gentle sleep meditation that helps you melt into the softness of your sheets, release the weight of the day, and drift into deep, peaceful rest. Breathe with me

This gentle sleep hypnosis is for nights when grief lives in the body... as heaviness in the chest, tension in the breath, or quiet exhaustion from holding too much for too long. Best listened to in bed, this session does not ask you to fix or process anything. Instead, it offers a safe, permission-based space where the body can soften and rest.Through slow pacing, intentional pauses, and somatic awareness, your nervous system is gently reassured that it is safe to let go, even briefly. You may notice your breath slow, your body feel more supported, and sleep arrive naturally. Grief is not rushed away... it is held with care.Tonight, you don't have to be strong. Your body is allowed to rest.

In this episode, I talk about Social Softness and why it makes discipline more powerful than ever. Society is getting softer—people avoid stress, comfort rules, and discipline feels optional. But that's exactly why discipline becomes a superpower: it's rare, valuable, and separates you from the crowd. I explain how staying disciplined builds your foundation and why it's more important now than ever. This is about showing up, even when the world around you is taking the easy way out. Show Notes: [02:48]#1 Discipline is now a market inefficiency. [12:38]#2 Discipline is now a competitive advantage, not just a positive personal virtue, which is what it used to be.  [16:59]#3 Soft people make problems bigger. Disciplined people make problems smaller.  [19:09] Recap Episodes Mentioned: 3224: Men: Stop Being Pussies Next Steps: --- Power Presence is not taught. It is enforced. If you are operating in environments where hesitation costs money, authority, or leverage, the Power Presence Mastermind exists as a controlled setting for discipline, execution, and consequence-based decision-making. Details live here: http://PowerPresenceProtocol.com/Mastermind  This Masterclass is the public record of standards. Private enforcement happens elsewhere. All episodes and the complete archive: → WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com 

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Welcome back to Bri Books!This episode of Bri Books is about locking in. Not chasing. Not manifesting yet. Not reinventing your entire life. We talk a lot about goals, but rarely about how to choose direction before movement. Lock-in means deciding where you're headed before you start rowing. If you listened to the Winter Reset episode, this is the natural next step. Softness created space. Now we decide what fills it. If you're new to the show, leave a review of Bri Books on Apple Podcasts, and listen to Bri Books on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Please tell me where you're traveling to by using #bribooks on Instagram and subscribe to the Bri Books newsletter at bribookspod.com/newsletter.  This framework is designed to help you set goals that can be assessed and revised, not failed. If you're listening along, pause here if you need to. This episode works best with a notebook. Step 1: Choose Your Goal Areas Start by writing down three to five areas of your life that matter most right now. Not ten, not everything, just. few.  These are containers, not goals. Examples might include career, creative work, health, money, relationships, home, or learning. Write your own list. These areas simply hold your attention--they don't demand outcomes (yet).  Step 2: Understand Rudders and Oars This entire framework rests on two ideas: Rudders determine direction. Oars create movement. A rudder is not a task or a dream. A rudder answers: What direction am I steering this part of my life in? An oar answers: What am I actually doing, regularly, to move? You need both. Without a rudder, you row in circles.Without oars, you drift. Step 3: Set Your Rudders (Directional Language) For each life area, write one sentence that defines direction. Rudders are written in the present tense. They're directional, not outcome-based, and free from numbers, pressure, or deadlines. They describe orientation, not achievement. Examples of structure: "I am steering my career toward work that values ___." "I am orienting my health around consistency, not intensity." "I am prioritizing creative output over perfection." Now write yours. Leave space—you'll revisit them. Step 4: Define Your Oars (Action Language) For each rudder, choose one to three oars only. Good oars are repeatable, realistic, and observable They sound like "I write for 60 minutes, three times a week", or "I review finances every Sunday", or "I submit one pitch per month." They do not sound like "Be disciplined," "Try harder", or "finally get it together." Your oars should be specific enough that you can tell whether you did them—without judgment. Step 5: Lock-In Means Review, Not Perfection Lock-in doesn't mean committing forever. It means: you write it down, you work it, you assess it, and you revise it quarterly. If something isn't working, that's not failure—it's information. We'll go deeper into the review process in the Year-in-Review episode. What Comes Next  Once direction and movement are defined, the next step is learning how to work with desire and intention without forcing outcomes.That's where we're headed next: manifestation journaling—slow, grounded, and pressure-free. If you're new to the show, leave a review of Bri Books on Apple Podcasts, and listen to Bri Books on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Please tell me where you're traveling to by using #bribooks on Instagram and subscribe to the Bri Books newsletter at bribookspod.com/newsletter. 

Katie Losey has traveled the world with a rare blend of awe and responsibility, and she's here to show us how to do the same. This conversation is about avoiding overcrowded destinations, supporting local communities, and letting wonder guide our choices and it will change how you think about adventure — and how gently you can move through the world.Chapters00:00 – Intro & Welcome03:40 – Travel as a Force for Good05:15 – The Elephant Story That Sparked a Mission11:16 – Wonder, Wildlife, and Why It Matters14:35 – Overtourism and Making Better Choices21:40 – How to Vet Travel Companies and Hotels26:56 – Finding Awe in the Smallest Moments31:07 – Hidden Places and Smart Timing35:14 – Break37:29 – Practical Travel Questions Answered41:35 – Traveling With Purpose53:29 – Softness and Understanding01:05:30 – Why Personal Experiences Matter

Welcome back to Bri Books — the podcast that educates, encourages, and inspires by exploring ideas both on and off the page. Today's episode is about winter lixfestyle favorites: the soft hobbies, rituals, and everyday comforts that carried me through 2025 and that I'm intentionally bringing with me into 2026. You've heard a lot about the "soft life" and the "soft girl era." I want to offer a reframing: your grandmother may be the softest woman you know. Softness isn't new. It's inherited. It's practiced. It's slow. If you're new to the show, leave a review of Bri Books on Apple Podcasts, and listen to Bri Books on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Please tell me where you're traveling to by using #bribooks on Instagram and subscribe to the Bri Books newsletter at bribookspod.com/newsletter.  This episode isn't about hustle or optimization. It's about winter evenings, quiet joy, and choosing process over productivity. Last winter, I noticed myself reaching less for outcomes and more for ways of being — warmth, texture, ritual, and time that felt expansive rather than efficient. These are the lifestyle favorites that came out of that season and are staying with me. 1. Embroidery Embroidery is the ultimate soft hobby. It's tactile, forgiving, and slow in the best way. You can pick it up for ten minutes or lose an entire evening to it. Best of all, you always have something to show for your time: a few stitches, a pattern emerging, a garment mended. It requires no screens, very little space, and pairs beautifully with audiobooks, podcasts, or quiet TV. On dark winter nights, embroidery feels deeply grounding. 2. Popcorn From the Cob This was a surprise favorite of 2025. Popping kernels directly off a dried corn cob feels old-fashioned and ceremonial. It turns a snack into an event. Pop it on the stove, finish with butter and flaky salt, and eat while reading or watching snow fall. It's nostalgic, humbling, and cozy: and it happens fast enough that it asks for your full attention. 3. Candle Making & Light as Ritual I've been making candles for years, but winter 2025 made it a true ritual. Choosing the scent, wax, and vessel is an act of intention. I make candles in batches early in the season and burn them slowly throughout winter so my home smells familiar and grounding. In long, dark months, light matters. So start making your candles. 4. Gardening (Even in Winter) Gardening doesn't stop in winter; it changes form. Winter gardening looks like planning, seed sorting, journaling, and tending indoor plants. It's a reminder that growth doesn't always look active. Winter is when I reflect on what I want to grow — literally and metaphorically — in the year ahead. 5. A New Duvet from Culver One of my most meaningful upgrades of 2025 was investing in better sleep. A Cultiver linen duvet changed how winter nights felt. Linen regulates temperature beautifully, feels lived-in, and makes your bed feel like a destination. When nights are long, rest should feel intentional. 6. A Beautiful Cup from Jinen This may sound small, but it isn't. A really good cup changes how you experience mornings. Texture matters. Weight matters. A ceramic or natural-finish cup slows you down and makes tea or coffee feel ceremonial. Winter mornings deserve softness. This cup from Jinen porcelain Hasami cup has become my absolute favorite porcelain cup for everyday use. 7. Instant Pot (and Instant Pot Culture) In 2025, I leaned into comfort cooking: soups, stews, beans, and broths. The Instant Pot makes nourishment accessible without urgency. Batch cooking on Sundays meant weekday dinners felt cared for instead of chaotic. 8. Farmers Markets (Even in Winter) Winter farmers markets are quieter, more intentional, and deeply communal. Root vegetables, bread, eggs, preserves. Shopping local in winter feels like an act of care — a reminder that provision exists in every season, just in different forms. 9. Painting Painting returned to my life without pressure to be good. Winter painting is about mood, texture, and emotion — not outcome. Paint in low light. Let it be messy. Let it exist just for you. 10. New Boots & a New Coat A good pair of winter boots grounds you — literally. Practical, wearable winter clothing makes cold weather feel intentional instead of inconvenient. Winter style should support your life, not complicate it. These favorites aren't about consumption. They're about attention. Soft hobbies teach us to stay. Winter rituals remind us we're allowed to move slowly. As we head into 2026, I'm choosing warmth, intention, and creativity — and leaving urgency behind.   If you're new to the show, leave a review of Bri Books on Apple Podcasts, and listen to Bri Books on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Please tell me where you're traveling to by using #bribooks on Instagram and subscribe to the Bri Books newsletter at bribookspod.com/newsletter. 

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 Gently close your eyes… And take a slow, full breath in. And exhale slowly. LONG PAUSE And again… Breathe in. Feel your body receive. And breathe out… Feel yourself let go. LONG PAUSE Now imagine you are wrapped in a soft, gentle light. Not from the outside — But a radiance that is rising from within 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,

In today's episode, we drop into a deeply heartfelt and honest conversation with three women from the Multidimensional Woman Mentorship, as they open up about their journeys of healing, awakening, and returning home to themselves. This dialogue is an intimate window into what becomes possible when a woman says “yes” to her growth, her soul, and her becoming.Together, we explore what it means to walk the path of a multidimensional woman—one who embraces her vulnerability, honors her emotions, and allows her body to guide her transformation. These women share how mentorship, sisterhood, and embodied practices supported them in dissolving old identities, reclaiming their confidence, and reconnecting with their inner aliveness.Throughout the conversation, we highlight the importance of integrating insights into daily life—moving beyond awareness and truly embodying the work. You'll hear stories of emotional alchemy, creative expression, forgiveness, and the profound healing that happens when women gather in community.If you've ever felt the nudge of your soul calling… if you've been craving deeper connection, more confidence, or a soft place to land in your personal evolution… this episode will remind you that you're not alone, and that your growth is not only possible—it's sacred.Themes:Vulnerability is a gateway to deeper intimacy and connection.True self-acceptance opens the door to authentic relationships.Embodiment is the practice of living your insights—not just thinking about them.Forgiving past versions of yourself creates space for healing.Emotional alchemy turns challenging feelings into fuel for growth.Movement and dance reconnect you to your life force and sensuality.Investing in yourself elevates the quality of your life.Intuition will always guide you toward expansion—if you let it.SPECIAL OFFERS:

Today's episode came to me as I was about to hop in the shower, and I started listening to a podcast about “romanticizing winter”. It's definitely not something I would have been intrigued by in the past, but I LOVED it. After listening, I thought “what if we romanticized our fitness journey?!”Like…I'm not a winter girlie at ALL (probably never will be), but something about softening into a season I usually resist made me think about softening into fitness, too. And no…not toxic positivity or pretending life is “perfect”. Think more intention, emotion, and calm to something that can feel so HARSH this time of year.I don't want December fitness to feel like pressure. I don't need the “push harder, grind harder” vibe right now, and neither do you. This season can be chaotic AF, and you don't need to bully yourself into hustling when your bandwidth just isn't there.This holiday season, you don't need more discipline. You need more connection, intention, and moments that feel GOOD!!Episode recap:Why “romanticizing your fitness” helps you soften pressure & stay consistent this seasonShifting from harsh motivation to calm & intentional energy to support your habitsThe role of emotion, beauty & reward in creating sustainable habit loopsHow soft structure reduces burnout + builds self-trust5 ways to romanticize your fitnessWhy small wins matter MOST right nowHow slowing down can actually move you forwardWhy intention > discipline during busy seasonsWhy every positive choice compounds right nowLinks/Resources: Trying Not to Care Podcast | Romanticizing Winter: How to Enjoy the Holiday Season and Love Your LifeEp. 219 | Overeating During the Holidays: How to Stop the “Screw-It” Spiral + Actually Break the CycleGrab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF NewsletterListen to the Girls with Opinions PodcastJoin FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymPRIVATE COACHING is my 1:1 program (choose 3 or 6 month option)Connect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcast so we can keep this conversation going-be sure to tag me in your posts and stories!Join my FREE Facebook group, Unf*ck Your FitnessClick HERE for my favorite fitness & life things!Send me a text with episode ideas or just to say hi! Support the show

Storytelling isn't about explaining people, it's about humanizing them so we can finally see each other. In this episode, Peter Fenger sits down with John Morgan, a filmmaker, social worker, and co-founder of Live Your Purpose Media, a storytelling platform rooted in healing, equality, and social justice. With more than a decade of experience in community mental health, including work in Akron's public schools and at the county's first Black-owned, nationally accredited mental health agency, John brings a rare and grounded perspective to the intersection of wellness and creativity. Today, he leads powerful film projects that explore Black maternal health, incarceration, and men's mental health, while also directing Soft Work, a support network creating space for men to embrace vulnerability, emotional honesty, and healing. In this conversation, we explore John's journey from social work to filmmaking and men's mental health advocacy, and how he uses storytelling, community building, and softness as tools for transformation. At the core of John's work is a commitment to helping people live their purpose, and to telling stories that don't just inform, but inspire real change.   For more information about Live Your Purpose (LYP) Media, please visit: https://www.lypmedia.com For more information about Live Your Purpose podcast, please visit: https://www.lypmedia.com/podcast For more information about LYP Media films, please visit: https://www.lypmedia.com/film Contract LYP Media to purchase the film rental at:  info@lypmedia.com. For more information about Soft Work, please visit: https://www.soft-work.org To contact Soft Work, please email at: support@softwork.org Shop the LPY store at: https://www.lypmedia.com/shop Connect with LYP Media on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourpurposemedia Connect with LYP Media on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-morgan-133a47296?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Connect with LYP Media on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.lyp1?_t=ZP-8u40QM2Q3Op&_r=1 Connect with LYP Media on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw1reF41STK-a0I5KjGhv4g Connect with Soft Work on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/softworkorg

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Stop making million-dollar decisions alone. Hampton gives you a personal board of eight vetted founders in your city who meet monthly to tackle your hardest problems. Find your group: https://joinhampton.com/Everyone thinks the “rich person” life is about fast cars, fancy watches, and designer flexes. But when we talked to over 150 high-performing founders, the things they actually spend on – and swear by – were surprisingly practical. Some luxuries just look good on Instagram. Others change the way you live, work, and feel every day.Here's what we talk about:The #1 luxury nearly every founder says they'll never go without againWhy hiring a housekeeper or private chef might save your business (and marriage)The health investments founders make – and which ones are worth skippingWhy some founders spend $100K/year on concierge medicine for their familiesRenting at $17K/month: outrageous flex or return-on-happiness?The emotional ROI of experiences (and the trip one founder spent $500K on)Business class vs. private jets: which travel upgrade is actually worth it?How these purchases impact kids – and the fine line between “comfortable” and “entitled”Cool Links:Hampton https://www.joinhampton.com/Lower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/Sponsors:Join 700+ founders hiring A-players in Latin America at hirewithnear.com/moneywiseAchieve your dream body with dailybodycoach.com/moneywiseTame your taxes today at https://olarry.com/Chapters:(1:18) Stuff You Buy vs. Stuff That Matters(1:58) Buy Back Your Time (Not Just Watches)(3:04) The Housekeeper Dilemma: Freedom or Softness?(4:23) Health Hacks: Trainers, Gyms & Biohacking(6:11) Therapy, Insurance, and the $100K Checkup(7:22) Dream Homes: ROI on Happiness(10:53) Experiences > Things: The Data Says So(12:00) Cancer, Family, and $500K on Memories(15:13) Connection, Curiosity, and Intentional Spending(15:33) The Business Class Trap(16:44) The Real List: What's Actually Worth ItThis podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances. Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community.Your Host: Jackie LamportNot really the host, but the producer.Wrote this sentence.

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 Come now, dear heart, and rest awhile, Step out of the rush, the push, the mile. Let the noise dissolve, the pace unwind, There's a gentler place you've yet to find. PAUSE Breathe in slow— Let your shoulders drop, let your breath sigh. Let your muscles fall like leaves from a tree, Loosening, softening, letting you be. LONG PAUSE The stillness is here, like a calm in the lake. The tension you carry, the armor you wear, It melts in the warmth of soft, quiet care. 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,