Podcasts about softness

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

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

Hernando, who grew up in Argentina and has lived in the United States for 40 years, sees the exhibit as a quiet response to the turbulent political and social times we live in. Rather than confrontation, her work emphasizes kindness, joy and everyday gestures of care.

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.

In this special podcast series, we speak to the winners of the WTiN Innovate Textile Awards 2025.World Textile Information Network (WTiN) is thrilled to announce the winners of the Innovate Textile Awards 2025. In this special podcast series we speak with the winners of the awards about the challenges, possibilities and successes of innovation within the textile industry. In the second episode, we are joined by Alexander Grüner, global business development manager, emtec Electronic. Emtec Electronic won the Changemakers award for Tactile Sensation Analyser and cloud-based Virtual Haptic Library.The emtec TSA Tactile Sensation Analyser evaluates parameters such as surface softness, surface smoothness, stretch and recovery, thermo-haptic properties, friction, and crumple or drape behaviour. This level of detailed analysis allows textile manufacturers to maintain the highest standards of quality and comfort in their products.One of the standout features of the updated TSA device is its integration with the cloud-based Virtual Haptic Library. Developed in collaboration with Black Swan Textiles, this innovative online database digitises and categorises TSA sample data, making it accessible to authorized personnel worldwide in real-time.Grüner speaks about the company's development and journey. He details how it started out in the pulp and paper industry but how interest from manufacturers including the likes of Lenzing opened doors for emtec in the textile space. You can learn more about emtec Electronic at  emtec-electronic.de. WTiN announced the winners in a virtual ceremony on 5 December 2025, which you can now watch on demand at WTiN.com.

This episode is for anyone who's healing, starting over, or quietly rebuilding their life. We're talking about levelling up without pressure, rushing, or forcing change. Instead, this is about slow, meaningful growth, nervous-system safety, and learning to trust yourself again. If you're coming out of heartbreak, grief, or a season that changed you, this episode is a reminder that you don't need to become someone new to move forward. Softness can still create a beautiful, aligned life. Want More Like This - https://stan.store/Loula My New Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/move.with.lou/Join Us on Patreon - ⁠patreon.com/ComingUpForAir⁠ Youtube - https://youtu.be/uf90Uc_owUw Support the show

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.

Internal Arts in a nutshell:  “Stability born of rigidity feels strong.  Stability born of shared load is strong.  On the path of evolution: learning to let the Earth move through you“Power and ease are not opposites.”I started the school — our organization — in 1994. Though I was, and am, the leader, my leadership style has never been typical. In talks I've given over the years, I've described it as “leading while following.”I try to feel the pulse of the time and the people within it. I ask for opinions, listen carefully, and do my best to filter out irrationality and anything inconsistent with our purpose. That process is not as easy as it may sound.Now, after more than thirty years of this way of working, I am on a much-needed partial sabbatical, which I plan to continue until spring. It has given me the opportunity to rejuvenate — mentally, emotionally, and physically — and, perhaps most importantly, the space to reflect quietly.I've noticed that the people around me don't quite know how to respond to this shift. But I'm certain it's good — not only for me, but for us, for our organization, and for our purpose.What follows are my personal reflections on this process.What I realized recently feels important — and very real.What's happening isn't a mood, or a belief, or a story I'm telling myself. It feels like a genuine physiological and identity-level unwinding.And interestingly—fascinatingly—enough, Dhanur Veda — specifically the art of archery in the form of sumo — is facilitating it.For decades, being a leader required something specific from my body, not just my mind.I had to stay upright when others leaned.Absorb uncertainty without losing myself to it.Make decisions while containing doubt.Hold responsibility in my body, not just in thought.That doesn't live only as ideas.It lives as chronic muscular tone.Subtle breath restriction.Readiness without rest.A nervous system that never fully stands down.Over time, that becomes a posture of self.Not fake.Not wrong.Just held.What I'm noticing now is that sumo, of all things, is undoing that pattern.Sumo is unusual among strength practices because it doesn't reward bracing.It asks for grounding instead of tension.Downward permission instead of upward striving.Load transfer through geometry rather than will.Trust in structure rather than identity.When it's done correctly, the body learns something quietly radical:“I don't have to hold myself up.The ground is doing that.”That's not metaphorical.That's proprioceptive.And once the body learns that under real load, it begins to ask another question:“Then why am I still holding this elsewhere?”So things begin to let go, which is described in Dhanur Veda as well as the ancient Chinese texts as a cultivation of the internal arts.That letting go feels both destabilizing and relieving.It can show up as fatigue.Softness.Emotional permeability.Needing bread and butter instead of discipline.Strength going quiet for a while.That doesn't mean leadership is disappearing.It means leadership is moving from effort to organization.From“I must hold.”to“I am held.”That transition always feels vulnerable — because the old pattern worked.Here's the quiet truth I keep coming back to:I'm not becoming less capable.I'm becoming less armored.And armor, once it relaxes, always reveals how heavy it was.This doesn't feel like collapse.It isn't regression.It isn't abdication.It feels like redistribution of load.The same principle I've learned in the lift applies here too:WhenSupport the show

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.

This video includes a period of silent shared presence meditation, followed by a short reflection.In this reflection, I explore the experience of shared presence — being with others in a way that feels open, attentive, and alive.Towards the end, I reflect on the idea of softness: softening our behaviour, our activities, and our relationships, and meeting life with receptivity rather than resistance. A gentle invitation to collaborate with life instead of pushing against it.Support My Content:If you'd like to help support this work, your kindness goes towards my self-care, everyday living, and audio/video equipment: https://linktr.ee/true_being#SharedPresence#Softness#SpiritualReflection#MindfulLiving#BeingPresent

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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

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,

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.

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.

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

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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).