Podcasts about softness

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.

When he first sat down behind a set of keys, Julian Davis Reid quickly learned the piano was his voice. The Chicago-based pianist and theologian first found himself in a music class at age 2. He released his fourth album, “Vocation,” in 2025, with plans to bring his tour home to Constellation on Jan. 14. Reid sat down with host Nudia Hernandez to discuss the album and how he found his voice through music. Hear songs from the album performed live in Chicago Public Media's Studio 10 on Vocalo.org. This segment was hosted and produced by Nudia Hernandez. Keep up with Vocalo on Instagram @vocalo and on TikTok @vocalo.radio.

Join Mark and Jenny Langley as they delve into the art of finding softness in horses and why softness is different from lightness. Listen to understand why softness is the ultimate goal that riders seek; with specific tips to help a hard eyed horse become softer. To ask Mark your question join his Online Membership - more info here

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 

Some of the most powerful relationship lessons don't come from books or therapy sessions — they come from embodied practices that teach us how to slow down, soften, and trust timing.In this deeply personal solo episode of The Secret Formula of Femininity, Dr. Nicole Monteiro shares how inheriting a love of gardening from her grandmother became a grounding feminine practice — one that strengthened her nervous system, deepened her marriage, and reshaped how she relates to love.This episode explores:• How gardening regulates the nervous system and reduces stress• Why embodied feminine practices create emotional safety in relationships• The surprising link between patience, softness, and lasting love• How releasing control strengthens intimacy• Why feminine hobbies are not “extra,” but essential for relational health• What tending the soil teaches us about tending loveBlending personal storytelling, psychology, and research, this episode invites you to rethink strength, productivity, and connection — and consider how slowing down may be the very thing your relationship needs.If you've been feeling rushed, hardened, or disconnected — from yourself or your partner — this episode offers a gentle return to softness, presence, and rooted love.

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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

Hey team! Little end-of-year wrap-up from me today. We spoke about how the pressure to go BIG on those New Year's goals can actually get in our own way, and how important bringing some softness and kindness to your goal-setting process can be, without stopping yourself from dreaming big or taking a big swing at something that you're really gassed up against.Happy New Year, Small Gains Family, and a big thank you for all the support this year!Love you! Find me on instagram herePS: If you want to improve your strength and/or running in a wholesome, wonderful, inclusive online community, check out my coaching options below ⤵️Workout Subscription App: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/superhuman Run & Lift Ongoing Training Program: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/fastandferocious 121 Coaching: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/workwithme01:06 Setting Realistic Goals for the New Year03:14 Embracing Softness and Self-Care04:36 Achievements and Personal Growth08:29 Looking Ahead to 202612:59 Gratitude and Community Appreciation

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

Louie's therapist tells him his “direct communication” is actually defensiveness — and it sends him into an identity spiral. We talk about fear, softness, control, relationship triggers, autism traits, wanting to be chosen, and why saying “I'm scared and sad” feels like death. ______ -BetterHelp: If you're struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/secondhandtherapy for a discount on your first month of therapy. If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/ -The Maca Team: Louie really does take Maca every day. (He takes Black and Tri-Blend). He loves it. http://themacateam.com/secondhandtherapy promo code: bearcub for 10% off -Light Phone: Louie really does have and use a Light Phone III. He loves it. https://www.thelightphone.com/shop?ref=mmexymn promo code: secondhandtherapy for $50 off pre-order of Light Phone III ______ We dig into the messy reality of defensiveness, vulnerability, emotional expression, fear, control, and communication patterns inside relationships. Louie shares how his therapist told him that his “direct communication” is actually a defense mechanism, and the conversation spirals into emotional avoidance, softness, and why saying “I'm scared and sad” feels impossible. We break down: Why “direct communication” can actually be emotional defensiveness How vulnerability gets blocked by masculinity, shame & fear Autism traits, miscommunication, and not hearing what isn't said Wanting to be chosen, fear of losing connection, and relationship insecurity Control vs. fear: trying to protect connection vs. micromanaging outcomes How delivery affects emotional safety (soft vs. blunt communication) Why asking for comfort feels like weakness Emotional funks, depression cycles, ADHD patterns & medication fears Relationship honesty, lying, guilt, and the messy ethics of confession It's raw, chaotic, vulnerable, funny, and painfully relatable — the perfect mix for a mental health, relationships, therapy talk podcast. BUSINESS INQUIRIES: business@secondhandtherapypod.com Support the pod: PATREON - http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod MERCH - http://secondhandtherapypod.com Follow us here: http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypod Contact us: secondhandtherapypod@gmail.com 818-850-2448 PO BOX 230595, Las Vegas, NV 89105

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Send us a textGrief can feel louder when the world turns up the volume on cheer. We're naming that truth and offering a different path through the season: not forced positivity, but resilient presence. As a shamanic practitioner and grief doula, I share how resilience in grief isn't about “being strong.” It's about staying soft enough to feel and steady enough to come back to yourself, again and again, even when the calendar and the lights say “be merry.”We unpack why holidays amplify loss—rituals, anniversaries, family systems, and the pressure to perform joy—and how to navigate the first holiday without someone you love or a last holiday you're savoring. You'll hear practical grief rituals you can start today: lighting a candle, setting an ancestor plate, writing letters to your loved one or your future self, cooking the dish that carries their story, and taking a gentle “grief lap” walk after the meal to digest food and feelings. I offer boundary scripts that protect your energy, permission to leave early or skip traditions that hurt, and ideas for creating new, simpler rituals that fit your real capacity.We also dive into nervous system care with somatic tools and sensory supports: four-count breathing, one-minute shaking and stretching to move stuck emotion, herbal allies like chamomile, rose, and tulsi, the comfort of warmth from tea or a heating pad, and grounding with nature or a weighted blanket. Community matters too—text a friend to witness you for five minutes, sit in a support circle, or visit a spiritual space where you can arrive as you are. And a gentle reframe to carry with you: joy is not betrayal. Laughter, warmth, and small moments of light can live beside sorrow without canceling it.If you're craving deeper support, I'm opening a limited number of intimate one-on-one sessions this winter with somatic and shamanic tools, emotional processing, ancestral connection, and integration guidance. Join my newsletter at elenabox.com for first access. If this conversation helped, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more grieving hearts can find their way here.SuperFeastFamily-owned seller of Di Tao Medicinal Mushrooms and Tonic herbs.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showBuy your copy of Elena's book "Grieve Outside the Box"Follow on IG @elenabox

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.

We're taught to toughen up, care less, harden ourselves. But you probably already know that none of that actually works. It doesn't make us safer or more confident, it just sends us into a tug of war with ourselves. In this episode, April unpacks the powerful middle ground — where softness and self-respect can live together — and shares a story that reframes what real strength can look like.In This Episode:Why “toughening up” disconnects you from your instinctsThe trap of believing softness equals weaknessHow we confuse fear-based posturing with strengthThe difference between the performance of confidence and genuine grounded powerWhat it looks like to be clear without being cruelHow to listen to your body's cues instead of overriding themThe third option between collapsing and attackingWhy real safety lives in self-trust, not force.Key Takeaways:Softness isn't vulnerability to harm — it's your internal compass.If you have to try to force someone to respect you and treat you well- you're dealing with a completely different problem.Power isn't making others bend to your will; it's knowing you can have your own back in any room you walk into.Discernment comes from staying connected to yourself and listening to your emotions, not armouring up and shutting down.Links Mentioned:Join the Bold as Love Collective Experience (starting January)Learn more about the programConnect with April on Instagram / EmailWant to get better at speaking up? Sign up for the free on-demand workshop that will help you be more confident in standing your ground when you're dealing with a boundary bulldozer. Sign up here.Get on the Newsletter List here.Have a topic or question you'd love to hear about?Message me and let me know.email april@lovelossproject.comInstagram @with.love.aprilhttps://www.instagram.com/with.love.april/Please note:This show is not a replacement for therapy, assessment, treatment or diagnosis. This show is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. See your physician, counsellor or local crisis support centre if neededAll identifying details about the people and the stories shared here are removed to protect confidentiality.

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,

This episode dives into one of our society's biggest problems, overstimulation, and how Sound Baths can unintentionally do harm without proper, trauma-informed training. Our clients are arriving to sessions already overloaded with sensory input, notifications, alerts, screens, traffic, stress, and chronic demands. Loud or chaotic Sound Baths can trigger an already overstimulated nervous system.  In this episode, Niajae breaks down what overstimulation is, why it matters, and how certain bowl-playing techniques can unintentionally trigger anxiety, dysregulation, or even PTSD when we're not trauma-informed. She shares research, real BioWell data from Bliss Wellness Studio, and practical steps for creating safe, regulating Sound Baths in today's world. This episode is essential for any sound healer, practitioner, or wellness professional who wants to bring integrity, nervous system literacy, and trauma-informed care to their work. Key Takeaways Society is overstimulated, and Sound Baths must adapt. Playing too loud or high pitches can unintentionally harm or activate clients. Trauma-informed training is not optional; it's the industry standard. BioWell data shows most people's energy is operating in overdrive. Softness, pacing, and intentional technique create the safest healing space. Work With Us Enroll in the Trauma-Informed Sound Therapy Practitioner™ Certification or explore the Somatic Sound Therapy™ Certification & Mentorship https://soundtherapynetwork.com Find out more information about Healthy Love Healing App for healing tools right from your phone. https://healthylovehealing.com

In Novembers solo episode you'll discover:This episode explores the feeling of winter's arrival yet we are still in autumn and the natural winding down that comes with the end of the year.I reflect on the importance of showing up for myself each month, focusing on self-kindness and meeting herself where I'm at.I discuss embracing softness and letting go of harsh self-judgment, emphasising trust in the timing of life.The episode highlights the value of adapting when days don't go as planned and honouring the need to pivot or rest.I share my journey of learning to trust my body and honouring my personal cycles, especially when faced with health challenges.I stress the importance of foundational intentions, having personal goals and values to return to when life veers off course.I share the concept of becoming the “conscious author” of one's life is explored, encouraging listeners to rewrite unhelpful narratives and take back their power.The importance of regular self-check-ins are recommended, whether monthly, seasonally, or in alignment with personal rhythms, to ensure alignment and growth.I introduce the idea of “soft power”, remaining gentle and true to oneself, even during tough times, and regulating emotions rather than forcing constant positivity.This episode closes with an invitation for listeners to reflect on their year, practice self-compassion, and end the year in a way that feels kind and liberating, trusting their own path forwardI share all this and more.Do share your thoughts with me on this episode.You can find me at : Watch my TEDx talk here Instagram @thehannahwallaceTwitter @hannahwallace_Face book @thehannahwallace Website www.hannah-wallace.com Sign up to my newsletter here Thank you so much for listening please share, subscribe and review it's greatly appreciated and I hope you find grace in your week ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WelcomeHello, lovelies. It's Juliette here, and today I'm joined by the radiant Dr. Aumatma. Her work bridges science and spirit, helping women remember the innate wisdom of their bodies. A naturopathic doctor with a specialty in endocrinology and fertility, she guides women to reconnect with the intelligence of their hormones, their womb, and their creative life force.In this conversation, we unravel what it means to listen deeper instead of pushing harder. We speak about joy as medicine, the body's natural rhythm, and how true fertility, whether for a child, a vision, or a new season of life, begins with receptivity. We talk about slowing down, removing pressure, and returning to the feminine way of creating, through softness, presence, and trust in the body's wisdom.Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. Aumatma and I walk through her journey into body wisdom, fertility, and feminine restoration. From years in clinical practice to realizing that women do not simply need protocols but presence, safety, and joy, she reveals how true creation begins when we stop forcing and start listening. We speak about fertility beyond making babies, the power of slowing down, and how the feminine thrives in receptivity, not control. Dr. Aumatma shares how she helps women and couples reconnect to their natural rhythms, release pressure, and remember that the body already knows how to heal. Her work invites us back to softness, intuition, and the quiet intelligence that lives beneath all doing.Key Takeaways A Woman Who Listens WithinWhen you slow down enough to hear your body, you stop chasing what was never lost. You become attuned, steady, and deeply alive. Creation flows from fullness, not from striving.The Body Already KnowsYour body carries its own intelligence. When you stop overriding it with pressure and return to presence, balance restores itself. Healing begins in the quiet spaces where you listen instead of force.Fertility Is More Than Making LifeIt is the art of receiving, of allowing what wants to grow to move through you. Whether that is a child, a vision, or a new version of yourself, the energy is the same - life meeting openness.Softness Regulates PowerWhen you release the need to control, your energy expands. Softness is not passive, it is intelligent. It knows when to act and when to rest.Listening Is the MedicineNot every answer comes through thought. Some arrive through stillness, breath, and the slow remembering that your body has always been on your side.Resources and Links

Trigger warning: This episode includes references to cancer, voluntary assisted dying, infant loss, abuse, and emotional trauma.  In this very tender episode, I arrive not with the fire you may be used to…but with softness and conviction inside that softness. Over the last few days, a series of moments have moved me into a deeper humility, reverence, and surrender. In this episode, I share: How interviewing Jannine Gearon for the third time, as she shared her 11th-hour cholangiocarcinoma plot twist, softened me into awe at the orchestration of Miracle Frequency What came alive through the Miracle Frequency Masterclass and how I realised that everything since March/April 2023 has been a long-running initiation into a new timeline The original download of Sacred Leadership - presence, intuition, trust, surrender, grace, radical responsibility - and how those frequencies quietly prepared us for Miracle Frequency How my deepest personal initiation - the death of my first son Joshua, an abusive marriage, and years of suffering - became the doorway into a different timeline when I finally saw it through soul-level eyes Why tension and pressure are not punishments, but part of the birthing process of a new timeline Why I honour those who are being “chosen” to hold unrelenting pressure and tension, and what I know with absolute conviction about the magnitude of the timeline they're here to birth The no-matter-what frequency - the decision to choose a new experience of yourself, no matter what has happened or is happening now The directive I feel to walk with those who are ready across the threshold of 2025 and 2026 into their new timeline This episode is a soft hand on your heart, especially if you've been living under pressure with little or no reprieve. It's an invitation to recognise yourself as the one who is being prepared to birth something profoundly precious and powerful. May you feel held in my softness. May you taste a deeper faith in Miracle Frequency. And if the pull is here… may you dare to say yes to the new timeline that is ready to be born through you. Work with me: The Breakthrough Miracles Immersion & Mastermind https://www.giselegambi.com.au/breakthrough-miracles-immersion-&-mastermind The Presence Room (Monthly) https://www.giselegambi.com.au/the-presence-room Or email me at gisele@giselegambi.com.au   00:00 – Softness & Conviction Waking up in softness instead of fire. 01:34 – Jannine's 11th-Hour Miracle The interview that opened humility and softness. 03:21 – Arrested Cancer & Humility Watching the episode back and being moved. 04:30 – Space Cleared for Softness A day unexpectedly freed to feel. 05:09 – Miracle Frequency Masterclass Feeling deep embodiment of the teachings. 06:30 – Sacred Leadership Download (2023) The command to centre presence, intuition, trust, surrender, grace, responsibility. 09:17 – How Sacred Leadership Became Initiation Seeing it now as preparation for Miracle Frequency. 10:32 – The Process of the Highest Order Why pressure and tension were essential. 13:59 – Joshua's Story & The Deep Shadow Infant loss, abuse, suffering, and awakening. 17:21 – The Beginning of Spiritual Healing Visualisation, subconscious mind, surrender, and hope. 18:24 – Seeing Through Soul Eyes The shift in perception that ended suffering (not pain). 21:11 – A New Timeline Births Marriage, children, conception miracles. 22:51 – Miracle Frequency for All How miracles move through everyday life. 23:43 – The No-Matter-What Frequency Choosing a new timeline despite pressure. 24:50 – Internal vs External Chaos You can choose differently from either place. 25:31 – Surrendering Into the Unknown Holding leadership frequencies through uncertainty. 26:09 – Miracles We Never Saw Coming Receiving the miracle in whatever form it arrives. 26:47 – Honouring Those Under Pressure Deep appreciation for the ones carrying heavy tension. 28:21 – Greater Pressure = Greater Light Why the intensity means something powerful is coming. 29:18 – Her Own Long Season of Pressure What 2022–2024 were preparing her for. 29:41 – A New Timeline Through You The pressure has purpose. 30:14 – Direction for 2025/2026 Walking with those ready for the new timeline. 31:02 – Daily Presence & Responsibility The practices that carried her. 31:50 – Invitation to Those Ready For those birthing a new timeline. 32:17 – Feeling Held in Softness Trust, faith, landing. 33:15 – A Hand Across the Threshold Walk with me into the new timeline. 34:13 – Follow the Pull If the pull is here, surrender into it. 34:54 – Closing Gratitude Honouring the initiation since Sacred Leadership began.   #MiracleFrequency #SacredLeadership #NoMatterWhatEnergy #NewTimeline #SpiritualInitiation #PressureCreatesLight #TensionAndTransformation #QuantumFaith #ConsciousLeadership #GriefAndGrace #HealingJourney #SoulLevelPerspective #IntuitivePullPodcast #GiseleGambi #LeadershipFromLove #RadicalResponsibility #PresenceAndSurrender #2025Threshold

Trigger warning: This episode includes references to cancer, voluntary assisted dying, infant loss, abuse, and emotional trauma.  In this very tender episode, I arrive not with the fire you may be used to…but with softness and conviction inside that softness. Over the last few days, a series of moments have moved me into a deeper humility, reverence, and surrender. In this episode, I share: How interviewing Jannine Gearon for the third time, as she shared her 11th-hour cholangiocarcinoma plot twist, softened me into awe at the orchestration of Miracle Frequency What came alive through the Miracle Frequency Masterclass and how I realised that everything since March/April 2023 has been a long-running initiation into a new timeline The original download of Sacred Leadership - presence, intuition, trust, surrender, grace, radical responsibility - and how those frequencies quietly prepared us for Miracle Frequency How my deepest personal initiation - the death of my first son Joshua, an abusive marriage, and years of suffering - became the doorway into a different timeline when I finally saw it through soul-level eyes Why tension and pressure are not punishments, but part of the birthing process of a new timeline Why I honour those who are being “chosen” to hold unrelenting pressure and tension, and what I know with absolute conviction about the magnitude of the timeline they're here to birth The no-matter-what frequency - the decision to choose a new experience of yourself, no matter what has happened or is happening now The directive I feel to walk with those who are ready across the threshold of 2025 and 2026 into their new timeline This episode is a soft hand on your heart, especially if you've been living under pressure with little or no reprieve. It's an invitation to recognise yourself as the one who is being prepared to birth something profoundly precious and powerful. May you feel held in my softness. May you taste a deeper faith in Miracle Frequency. And if the pull is here… may you dare to say yes to the new timeline that is ready to be born through you. Work with me: The Breakthrough Miracles Immersion & Mastermind https://www.giselegambi.com.au/breakthrough-miracles-immersion-&-mastermind The Presence Room (Monthly) https://www.giselegambi.com.au/the-presence-room Or email me at gisele@giselegambi.com.au   00:00 – Softness & Conviction Waking up in softness instead of fire. 01:34 – Jannine's 11th-Hour Miracle The interview that opened humility and softness. 03:21 – Arrested Cancer & Humility Watching the episode back and being moved. 04:30 – Space Cleared for Softness A day unexpectedly freed to feel. 05:09 – Miracle Frequency Masterclass Feeling deep embodiment of the teachings. 06:30 – Sacred Leadership Download (2023) The command to centre presence, intuition, trust, surrender, grace, responsibility. 09:17 – How Sacred Leadership Became Initiation Seeing it now as preparation for Miracle Frequency. 10:32 – The Process of the Highest Order Why pressure and tension were essential. 13:59 – Joshua's Story & The Deep Shadow Infant loss, abuse, suffering, and awakening. 17:21 – The Beginning of Spiritual Healing Visualisation, subconscious mind, surrender, and hope. 18:24 – Seeing Through Soul Eyes The shift in perception that ended suffering (not pain). 21:11 – A New Timeline Births Marriage, children, conception miracles. 22:51 – Miracle Frequency for All How miracles move through everyday life. 23:43 – The No-Matter-What Frequency Choosing a new timeline despite pressure. 24:50 – Internal vs External Chaos You can choose differently from either place. 25:31 – Surrendering Into the Unknown Holding leadership frequencies through uncertainty. 26:09 – Miracles We Never Saw Coming Receiving the miracle in whatever form it arrives. 26:47 – Honouring Those Under Pressure Deep appreciation for the ones carrying heavy tension. 28:21 – Greater Pressure = Greater Light Why the intensity means something powerful is coming. 29:18 – Her Own Long Season of Pressure What 2022–2024 were preparing her for. 29:41 – A New Timeline Through You The pressure has purpose. 30:14 – Direction for 2025/2026 Walking with those ready for the new timeline. 31:02 – Daily Presence & Responsibility The practices that carried her. 31:50 – Invitation to Those Ready For those birthing a new timeline. 32:17 – Feeling Held in Softness Trust, faith, landing. 33:15 – A Hand Across the Threshold Walk with me into the new timeline. 34:13 – Follow the Pull If the pull is here, surrender into it. 34:54 – Closing Gratitude Honouring the initiation since Sacred Leadership began.   #MiracleFrequency #SacredLeadership #NoMatterWhatEnergy #NewTimeline #SpiritualInitiation #PressureCreatesLight #TensionAndTransformation #QuantumFaith #ConsciousLeadership #GriefAndGrace #HealingJourney #SoulLevelPerspective #IntuitivePullPodcast #GiseleGambi #LeadershipFromLove #RadicalResponsibility #PresenceAndSurrender #2025Threshold

In today’s deep dive, Danville Correctional Center has led the state in experimenting with a different kind of education — led by peers.

I am so EXCITED to sit down with the incredible Samantha Bove!! This conversation went in so many beautiful directions, and honestly, I feel like it's one of those episodes you're going to want to listen to twice.We talk about everything — body awareness, softening, feminine energy, intuition — all the things. Samantha shares her journey into Reiki (which cracked her open in the most unexpected way), how Mary Magdalene showed up in her life, and what it actually looks like to step into your “inner queen” in real life, not just online.We also get into the messy parts… the in-between seasons, leaving relationships that aren't aligned anymore, that weird space where you know it's not right but you're terrified to say it out loud. Samantha is so honest about the courage it took to walk away from a relationship that looked “fine,” and how choosing herself opened the door to the love she's in now.There are so many mic-drop moments in here around self-love, healing, and what it feels like when you finally stop shrinking. And truly — if you're calling in a new chapter, trying to trust your intuition, or learning how to lead with your heart again, this episode will meet you right where you're at.I cannot wait for you to hear this one. It's honest, it's expansive, it's a little messy in the best way… and it's really, really beautiful.

In einer Welt, die auf Leistung, Härte und Resilienz setzt, scheint „soft sein“ fast ein Widerspruch. Aber was, wenn darin gerade eine Form von Widerstand liegt? Mit meinem guten Freund Daniele spreche ich über Verletzlichkeit, Fürsorge und die politische Kraft von Sanftheit.

SummaryIn this conversation, the speaker delves into the complex relationship between masculinity and softness, challenging traditional societal norms that equate masculinity with toughness and emotional suppression. The discussion highlights personal experiences and broader cultural implications, advocating for a redefinition of masculinity that embraces vulnerability and emotional expression as essential human traits. The speaker emphasizes the importance of teaching future generations that it is not only acceptable but necessary for men to express their emotions and exhibit softness.

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 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, Kreed explores the concept of 'hardened hearts'—the emotional armor we build to protect ourselves from pain and the impact it has on our relationships. Through personal anecdotes and insights, she discusses how this protective mechanism can lead to estrangement and disconnection, while also emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and the courage it takes to open our hearts again. The episode encourages listeners to recognize their own protective instincts and to approach healing with compassion and understanding.Takeaways- A hardened heart forms as a protective mechanism.- Softness and vulnerability are signs of courage, not weakness.- Recognizing protector parts can help in understanding estranged loved ones.- Love and pain share the same doorway; closing one closes both.www.TheEstrangedHeart.comEmail: hello@TheEstrangedHeart.comWork with Kreed: https://theestrangedheart.com/services(private coaching, mediation, support groups, webinars, etc.)The Heart Collective: https://theestrangedheart.com/membershipFacebook Support Group for Estranged Moms (facilitated by Kreed)https://www.facebook.com/groups/estrangedmotherssupportgroupTo support the podcast and Kreed's work with estranged and reconciled parents and adult children: https://buymeacoffee.com/kreedrevere

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,

Q4 is loud, calendars are packed, and the busy badge is calling your name. This week, we flip the script and talk strategic softness, doing less on purpose so you can finish strong and step into 2026 with clarity. Softness is not quitting; it is choosing alignment, energy, and results that actually move the needle. We dig into what to say no to, what to automate, and how to protect your mornings, evenings, and weekends without losing momentum.You will learn:How to identify the 30 per cent you can drop today without breaking deliveryA simple filter, keep, automate, delegate, or deleteThree places to practice softness, calendar, commitments, and communicationA script for saying no gracefully and keeping relationships warmAffirmation:I can succeed without breaking myself. I build with peace, purpose, and clarity.

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What does it really mean for two to become one?In this episode, Mariah sits down with her husband, Ryan Guyton, for an honest conversation about the journey toward unity in marriage. Together, they trace the moments and memories that shaped their perspectives on love, money, sex, body image, and faith. And how those experiences both prepared and stretched them.From learning what it truly means to be equally yoked to navigating the balance between individuality and partnership, Mariah and Ryan share how they're building a marriage rooted in respect, softness, and shared leadership.Through vulnerability and reflection, they unpack how honoring differences, yielding with grace, and uplifting one another in love can transform not just a union but a marriage that thrives.

In this nourishing conversation, Tonya sits down with Aimee-Jean Greenacre — Certified Holistic Healer, Feminine Cycles Coach, and founder of Women's Flow Coaching — to explore the power of softness, cyclical living, and embodied leadership. Aimee shares her story of healing from burnout and disconnection, her path to honoring her womb wisdom, and the ways women can reclaim their energy and creativity by aligning with their natural rhythms. This episode is an invitation to let go of hustle and step into harmony with your body, nature, and the feminine way of leading.You'll hear about:Aimee's extraordinary birth story and how it shaped her connection to pleasure and vitalityThe cost of trying to “succeed like a man” and the wake-up calls that redirected her pathThe difference between women in hyper-masculine overdrive and those lost in unstructured feminine flowHow cycle syncing can help you align your energy, creativity, and work with your biologyThe myth of softness as weakness and why gentleness is a profound form of powerFertility narratives, egg freezing, and the importance of conscious conception conversationsPractical ways to honor your cyclical body and create more flow in business and lifeConnect with Aimee-Jean Greenacre:Website: aimeegreenacre.comInstagram: @greenshakerConnect with Tonya:Follow Tonya on Instagram: @tonyapapanikoloveSign up for Tonya's NewsletterRainbo.com@rainbomushroomsResources: Dr. Christiane Northrup - "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom" Alisa Vitti - "In the Flo" and "WomanCode" Lisa Hendrickson-Jack - "The Fifth Vital Sign"Walter Makichen - "Try Fungki Coffee here: http://bit.ly/4m8tERs Try Fungki (zero caffeine) here: https://bit.ly/3Ult0E0 Instructions to Win a Bundle of Rainbo Products - Leave us Ratings and Reviews: (Or watch the video instructions here) Go to Spotify and search “The Rainbo Podcast” Follow the Show and Rate the Show on Spotify, and take a screenshot Go to Apple Podcasts Search “The Rainbo Podcast” Scroll down past a few episodes until you get to the “Write a Review” section Write your review and screenshot before you hit Submit, as Apple's system can take a while to publish Send the Spotify screenshot and Apple review screenshot to info@rainbo.com Be sure to go back to Apple Podcasts and hit submit on your review We'll pull a winner at the end of the month once we verify that your ratings/review went through to win a bundle of tinctures! We'll contact you if you win so you can select your bundle of choice Check out all our bundles at https://rainbo.com/pages/bundles. Thanks and good luck!

Welcome, gorgeous souls, to Episode 399 of Aligned Abundance! ✨This week, I'm joined by Laura Herde - host of the podcast UNFUCK YOUR LIFE - who is dedicated to empowering ambitious women to embody their feminine energy and unlock their deepest power and potential.Together, we dive into the connection between feminine energy, emotional healing and abundance. Laura shares her wisdom on reclaiming softness in a world that glorifies hustle, healing the father wound and burnout cycles and how shifting your self-concept can open the door to quantum leaps in your life and business.Here's what you'll discover in this week's episode:• What feminine energy really is and how to recognise when you're disconnected from it• How ambitious women can lean into softness while still receiving more• The link between overachievement, burnout, and the father wound and the path to healingDon't forget to share your biggest takeaways with me on Instagram @iamemmamumfordVisit Laura's website: https://www.lauraherde.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Explore More Ways to Manifest Your Dream Life...

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The National Football League has added "male cheerleaders" to the mix — a recent phenomenon. How to Christians respond to the sexualization and homosexualization of the NFL? We pursue a discussion on the gender blender in dress, hairstyle, body movements, etc. It's not so much the feminization of the male, as it is the softening and emasculating of the modern male. What's the remedy?

A new MP3 sermon from Generations Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Male Cheerleaders in the NFL - Softness in the Gender Blender and Real Masculinity Speaker: Kevin Swanson Broadcaster: Generations Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 9/15/2025 Length: 27 min.

Eric Criscuolo, Market Strategist at the NYSE, recaps a week of mixed equity performance, with AI and semiconductor stocks leading while Apple lagged. Labor data revisions and rising jobless claims signaled a softer job market, raising Fed policy questions. Inflation data was mixed, with PPI cooling but CPI still elevated. Commodities saw a major copper merger and modest oil gains. Criscuolo flags next week's Fed decision and Powell's press conference as key market drivers.

Why does resentment creep into the relationships of ambitious women - especially when you feel like you're “doing it all”? In Part 4 of our 5-Part High-Functioning Burnout Exposed series with Awaken the Muse, Natalie, Alexi Panos and Emily Gallagher unpack how unspoken needs, over-functioning, and self-betrayal quietly erode intimacy + how to rebuild connection without abandoning your drive. You'll learn a clearer frame for reverse polarity (respect vs. cherish), how to shift from blame to vulnerable truth, and a simple reset that restores your sense of power and wholeness in a relationship. You'll leave with tools to read your nervous system, name the desire under the complaint, and create more safety, softness, and spark - without carrying all the emotional load. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why resentment builds for high-performing women 03:20 Modern roles & reverse polarity: respect vs. being cherished 06:52 The resentment–self-betrayal loop (micro “yeses” when you mean no) 08:58 Softness, vulnerability, and nervous-system safety in love 12:30 From complaints to desires: how to ask cleanly 15:40 “I'm tired of the emotional labor” - a different way forward 17:55 The 90-day self-first reset to reclaim your clarity and choice 31:20 Tending triggers: inner child work, grief, and self-intimacy 37:10 Green lights and micro-appreciations: small shifts that change dynamics RESOURCES + LINKS Click Here To Join Soft Success: A Free Live Masterclass Experience Taking Place On September 24th To End High-Functioning Burnout And Redefine Success On Your Terms. Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More.  Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Send Us A Screenshot & We'll Send You Natalie's 7-Figure Operating System Completely FREE (value $1,997).

"Feel and timing” is a mysterious concept for many riders because no one ever explains what it actually is, or how to grow it. In this episode, Jake breaks it down into what he calls the "four-factor awareness model" — Softness, Acceptance, Balance, Rhythm (SABR). These four layers act like tumblers on a combination lock: at first you just reward basic physical compliance, then mental relaxation, then true balance, and finally rhythm as the capstone. SABR gives you a roadmap, both for teaching any maneuver and refining your own feel in the saddle. If you've ever wondered how expert trainers seem to “just know,” this episode decodes the structure behind that awareness.

On the job, strength is measured in grit, control, and composure under pressure. But behind the badge (Amazon Affiliate), there's another kind of strength that's often overlooked: emotional intelligence. Why does it still feel “soft” or unsafe to express empathy, vulnerability, or self-awareness on the job? In this episode, Ashlie and Clint unpack the silent tension between tactical competence and emotional growth—revealing why the two aren't opposites at all, but deeply intertwined forms of resilience.

In this guided meditation with poet and teacher Henry Shukman, learn how allowing discomfort, rather than resisting it, can open the door to greater calm and self-compassion.How To Do This Practice:  Find a Comfortable Position: Sit comfortably, either upright with your head balanced or reclining, and relax your jaw, shoulders, and hands. Invite Warmth and Softness into the Body: Gently bring awareness to different parts of your body—chest, belly, seat, legs, and feet. Imagine a gentle sweep of rest and quiet spreading through you, like a soft, warm wave. Notice Any Unease Without Trying to Change It: See if you can detect any subtle unease or restlessness. Instead of pushing it away, simply acknowledge it. Soften and Warm the Whole Torso: Move your awareness to the shoulders, sides, back, chest, and belly. Imagine each area softening like warm wax. Let this warmth frame your torso, surrounding even areas of tension or discomfort. Hold What You Find in Loving Awareness: Rather than trying to “fix” or remove unease, allow it to be held by your warmth and softness.  Return Gently: When you feel ready, slowly bring small movements back into your body. Open your eyes and notice your surroundings, carrying a sense of warmth and acceptance with you. Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.Today's Happiness Break Guide:Henry Shukman, is a poet, mindfulness teacher, and author of Original Love: The Four Inns on the Path of Awakening. Learn more about Shukman's work: https://henryshukman.com/aboutOrder his book, Original Love: The Four Inns on the Path of Awakening: https://tinyurl.com/mwv5cuxrRelated Happiness Break episodes:Loving Kindness Meditation: https://tinyurl.com/2kr4fjz5Embodying Resilience: https://tinyurl.com/46383mhxA Meditation on Original Love: https://tinyurl.com/5u298cv4Related Science of Happiness episodes:Make Uncertainty Part of the Process: https://tinyurl.com/234u5ds7How To Show Up For Yourself: https://tinyurl.com/56ktb9xcHow Holding Yourself Can Reduce Stress: https://tinyurl.com/2hvhkwe6Follow us on Instagram: @ScienceOfHappinessPodWe'd love to hear about your experience with this practice! Share your thoughts at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod.Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapHelp us share Happiness Break! Leave a 5-star review and share this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapTranscription: https://tinyurl.com/4x27ut3p

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Is there a clear and deliberate agenda against men and boys in culture today? Or, is it simply a byproduct of the relative ease of modern times. My guest today, Pastor Douglas Wilson, makes the case that it's a combination of both and, more accurately, than “modern times,” a result of “wealthy times.” And, if that is the case, what should men do for ourselves and for the future of our children and this world? Today, Doug and I talk about rebuilding strength and order in our lives and instilling it in our boys, how exactly men can step up against the lunacy and degeneracy we see in modern culture, why men make inferior women and vice versa, why reality calls for us, as men, to reckon with the dangerous times in which we live, and why masculinity cannot (and, should not) be legislated away. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome   01:03 - Softness in Society and Masculinity   03:36 - Exploitation in a Soft Society   04:17 - The Need for Righteous and Hard Men   06:30 - Hard Times Create Strong Men   07:58 - Men's Role as Protectors   09:16 - Historical Context of Church Femininity   14:53 - Corporate vs. Individualized Worship   17:51 - Egalitarianism and Traditional Roles   20:27 - Reclaiming Masculinity in Culture   22:57 - Preaching for Truth vs. Consensus   24:30 - Learning Masculinity Through Imitation   28:54 - Single Mothers and Masculine Role Models   31:19 - Balancing Risk and Safety in Raising Boys   37:06 - The Impact of a Pampered Society   41:49- The Decline of Risk-Taking in Men   46:18 - Male-Female Dynamics and Patriarchy   53:29 - Masculinity as Sacrificial Responsibility   57:13 - Promoting Man Rampant and Other Works   Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready