Podcasts about Solitude

Can joy be anything but denial in a rage-filled public life? Michael Wear joins Mark Labberton to reframe politics through the kingdom logic of hope, agency, and practices of silence and solitude. As 2025 closes amid political discord, we might all ask whether joy can be real in public life—without denial, escapism, or contempt. "… Joy is a pervasive and constant sense of wellbeing." In this conversation, Michael Wear and Mark Labberton reflect on joy, hope, responsibility, and agency amid a reaction-driven politics. Together they discuss the realism of Advent; the limits of our control; how kingdom imagination reframes anger; hope beyond outcomes, dignity under threat, and practices (including silence and solitude) that restore clarity. Episode Highlights "Joy is a pervasive and constant sense of wellbeing. … Joy is not a technique to then get people to do what you want them to do." "God's Kingdom is the range of his effective will." " Someone whose hope is rightly placed sees that a dignity denying culture does not have the final say." "Our will is effective and those things in which our will is not effective." "The pattern of domination and violence is an old one." About Michael Wear Michael Wear is the Founder, President, and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, a nonpartisan nonprofit that contends for the credibility of Christian resources in public life, for the public good. He has served for more than a decade as a trusted advisor to civic and religious leaders on faith and public life, including as a presidential campaign and White House staffer. He is the author of The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life and Reclaiming Hope: Lessons Learned in the Obama White House About the Future of Faith in America. Learn more and follow at https://www.michaelwear.com. Helpful Links and Resources Michael Wear, The Spirit of Our Politics https://www.zondervan.com/9780310367239/the-spirit-of-our-politics/ Michael Wear, Reclaiming Hope https://www.thomasnelson.com/9780718082338/reclaiming-hope/ Center for Christianity and Public Life https://www.ccpubliclife.org/ A National Call to Silence and Solitude https://www.silenceandsolitude.org/ Dallas Willard: "Personal Soul Care" https://dwillard.org/resources/articles/personal-soul-care Howard Thurman, Jesus and the Disinherited https://www.beacon.org/Jesus-and-the-Disinherited-P1781.aspx Show Notes End of 2025, cusp of Christmas; fraught public moment; joy as the lynchpin for faithful presence in politics and public life Joy held with pain, suffering, complexity Refusing denial while trusting a God who relentlessly pursues the world in love and hope Joy intertwined with hope, responsibility, agency Where does responsibility end and faithful agency begin? "Willard would say joy is a pervasive and constant sense of wellbeing." " It is very difficult to have joy if you are taking responsibility for things that are not your responsibility." Public life as joyless space; lacking imagination for joy amid provocation, antagonism, and constant political showmanship "If there are places in our life where we can't conceive of joy, it's a problem with our view of God." Misplaced responsibility, misplaced hope; joy collapses when taking on burdens that aren't ours and treating agency as ultimate "God's kingdom is the range of his effective will." "We each have our own little kingdoms … where what we say to be done is done." Politics reveals limits; a clarity about what we can do, what we can't do, and what we must import into the rest of life "Our will is effective, and there are things in which our will is not effective." "Faithfulness is not the ability to determine a righteous outcome … to everything in which our lives touch." False responsibility, obscured agency Are we taking charge of what isn't ours while ignoring the real choices we do have? "That's a recipe for joylessness." Poked and prodded by provocations; entertainment, antagonisms, and helplessness normalize reaction and justify complicity Anger as political fuel Many assume that raising your voice is the only faithful posture inside the public arena. "I've had people respond to me: 'How am I going to get anything done in politics without anger?'" "Political imagination has been taken over by a political logic as opposed to a kingdom logic." Relearning responsibility and agency; hope not grounded in our effectiveness, but in what God is doing beyond our reach. "Ultimate hope lies outside of the range of our effective will." "It is in that realm in which we are perfectly safe." Hope is for a life that pervades all things. "So when your hope is in the right place, you can hope for a whole range of things." " Someone whose hope is rightly placed sees that a dignity denying culture does not have the final say." Hope and joy "when your back is against the wall" Allen Temple Baptist Church: Joy at the margins of culture Fannie Lou Hamer Howard Thurman, Jesus and the Disinherited First Presbyterian Church in Evanston, IL Michael Wear, The Spirit of Our Politics Psalm 23 as distress-psalm: Enemies are still present, yet God leads beside still waters and cares most in greatest distress. "Take off the old self with its practices and put on the new self." "Put on Christ now in a way that will affect everything around us." Herod: The paranoid leader Advent into Christmastide—what it means to dwelling in Emmanuel "This is why the incarnation is such an extraordinarily important cornerstone: It's that God enters in through Jesus into our world, in a world in which, yes, there may be great praises in heaven and on earth from those who understand something at least of who he is and what he's there to do. But it also lands him in a world of immediate physical and familial vulnerability of political and social, if not military, violence." Are we protected from vulnerability, or living in precarity? The pattern of domination and violence Refusing forgetfulness as 2026 approaches with fresh pressures and fresh calling. National call to silence and solitude; disinvesting from reactionary instincts to engage the world with renewed vision and clarity. silenceandsolitude.org "Silence and solitude… can infuse your public activity with right vision and right clarity." #MichaelWear #MarkLabberton #ChristianPublicLife #ChristianPolitics #SpiritualFormation #Joy #Advent #SilenceAndSolitude #Hope #PublicWitness Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.  

The concept of alone time has long been framed as a cause for concern, but research shows that intentional solitude actually has a lot of perks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Learn the art of harvesting sweet vintage wine from the bitter grapes of isolation. Jesus' solitude was never escape. It was communion. In his humanity, he recieved the replenishing touch of the Father's love and the anointing of the Spirit. He returned to the fellowship he had known from eternity, now lived out in human flesh. And because we are now in Him, adopted into His Sonship, baptized into His life, His solitude becomes the pattern for ours. In this podcast you will learn how our alone times can become doorways into the same embrace.

In this episode of the Journey to Joy podcast, host Moyra Gorski welcomes a special guest, Jamie, whom she met during a retreat for cancer survivors. Moyra shares her personal experience with breast cancer and discusses how vulnerability can lead to connection and healing. The conversation highlights the mission of Faith Through Fire, a nonprofit organization that supports cancer survivors through mentorship. Listeners can expect to hear inspiring stories of resilience, practical tips for maintaining health during life's challenges, and encouragement to seek joy amidst the chaos. Join Moyra  and Jamie as they embark on a heartfelt journey to discover joy and support one another in overcoming life's obstacles. ------------------ 00:00:00 - Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast 00:00:18 - Host Introduction and Mission 00:01:13 - Guest Introduction: Jamie Grieshaber 00:02:06 - Meeting Jamie and the Cancer Retreat 00:03:45 - Faith Through Fire and Mentorship 00:05:06 - The Importance of Vulnerability 00:07:04 - Moira's Cancer Journey and Sharing Stories 00:09:05 - Jamie's Cancer Diagnosis and Initial Reactions 00:11:05 - Receiving the Diagnosis on Her 40th Birthday 00:13:09 - Navigating Fear and Urgency in Cancer Treatment 00:15:09 - Permission to Pause and Make Informed Decisions 00:17:06 - The Power of Sharing and Controlling the Narrative 00:19:02 - Support and Positivity from the Community 00:21:00 - Jamie's Blog and Finding Joy in Hard Times 00:23:01 - Choosing Not to Reconstruct and Setting Boundaries 00:25:06 - Dealing with External Pressures and Projections 00:27:06 - Processing Loss and Redefining Self 00:29:02 - The Importance of Taking Time for Self-Reflection 00:31:08 - Finding the Cancer in Life and Letting Go of Control 00:33:03 - The Value of Solitude and Personal Retreats 00:35:08 - Choosing to Live Fully and Actively Seeking Joy 00:37:08 - The Concept of Joy vs. Happiness 00:39:09 - Finding Joy in Small Things and Everyday Moments 00:41:10 - Gratitude Practices and Daily Joy 00:43:05 - Humor and Absurdity in Joyful Moments --------------   Want to continue to support ?  Buy me a cup of coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juggling Grab your Mind, Body and Spirit Wellness guide here. Check out my journal today. Purchase your own Journey to Joy Journal .  Book your Find your JOY discovery call here.  Reach out to me @ moyra@moyragorski.com  Or find me on Social  Facebook here  Instagram here  

In this episode of the Ski Moms Podcast, we're joined by Jessica Averett, Utah-based mom of five, former professional ski instructor, and founder of SkiingKids.com, a must-visit site for families who love to ski.Jessica shares her expert tips for teaching kids to ski — without breaking the bank on ski school. She talks through gear must-haves (and what to skip), how to manage different ability levels on the mountain, and her family's tried-and-true system for stress-free ski days with five kids, ages 8 to 18.We also cover:Choosing family-friendly resorts in Utah (including Snowbasin, Solitude & Brighton)What to pack, how to organize gear, and storage hacks at homeFavorite mittens, outerwear, and the one $10 item every parent should haveJessica's new Teach Your Kids to Ski course & bookIf you're looking to make skiing easier, more affordable, and more fun for your family, this episode is full of real-life strategies from a ski mom who's been through every stage.

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Why do we say Merry Christmas instead of Happy Christmas? The phrase has a surprisingly rich past, shaped by culture, language, and holiday tradition. This episode begins with where “merry” came from and why it stuck. https://time.com/6240140/why-we-say-merry-christmas-traditions/ Being alone isn't the same as being lonely. In fact, choosing solitude can offer profound psychological and emotional benefits. Robert J. Coplan joins me to explain why. He has spent more than three decades studying the upside of time alone. Robert is a psychologist, researcher, teacher, and author of The Joy of Solitude: How to Reconnect with Yourself in an Overconnected World. (https://amzn.to/3KX25NE) Christmas traditions evolve far more than we realize — from how we celebrate to who we imagine Santa to be. The Santa Claus of today looks very different from his earlier counterparts, and the holiday itself has gone through dramatic shifts over time. Joe Biel, founder and CEO of Microcosm Publishing and author of A People's Guide to Santa Claus: The Secret History of Christmas, from Saint Nick to Krampus and Yule (https://amzn.to/48MTN2J) joins me to explore these surprising transformations. Owning a pet can actually make you more attractive — and not just because pets are cute. Research shows people form quick judgments about how you treat your dog or cat, and that can sway romantic interest. We look at who benefits most and what's really going on. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-23/single-men-owning-a-dog-attracts-women-study/7051024 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! INDEED: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ right now! QUINCE: Give and get timeless holiday staples that last this season with Quince.  Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! AG1: Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://DrinkAG1.com/SYSK ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2, when you first subscribe!  NOTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Notion brings all your notes, docs, and projects into one connected space that just works . It's seamless, flexible, powerful, and actually fun to use! Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://notion.com/something⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLANET VISIONARIES: In partnership with Rolex's Perpetual Planet Initiative, this… is Planet Visionaries. Listen or watch on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. SHOPIFY:  Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at⁠⁠ https://Shopify.com/sysk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode lands on December twenty fifth for a reason. When the world is loud and crowded we introverts often feel surrounded by it as though it's out there rather than in here. We crave quiet yet feel guilty for needing it. I want to be clear that our need for solitude is not a flaw or indulgence. It is a physiological and neurological requirement. When we ignore it we do not just feel tired we lose ourselves. This episode is your permission slip to step back without apology. Solitude is not optional maintenance. It is sacred fuel that allows us to live and lead as who we truly are.   ** Key Points ** Solitude is essential fuel Guilt is conditioning Quiet restores clarity   #SacredSolitude #Introverts #FlourishingIntroverts   *** Resources *** Visit https://hub.flourishingintroverts.com/resourcesp for tools and resources mentioned during the podcast.

Voilà un épisode très spécial qui propose de parler de désir et de solitude d'un point vue féministe. Myriam Bahaffou est philosophe, et c'est l'une des voix écoféministes qui m'a fait exploser le cerveau ces dernières années. Je l'avais reçue à l'époque de la publication de son premier essai dans La Poudre. Nous avons depuis l'une pour l'autre une grande amitié, et la certitude que nos pensées militantes vont dans le même sens.En 2025 elle a publié un essai intitulé Éropolitique, ecoféminismes, désirs et révolution qui propose une vertigineuse reconfiguration politique de l'érotisme dans nos vies.Alors quand elle m'a suggéré d'organiser une rencontre croisée autour de nos deux livres à la librairie Les mots à la bouche à Paris je me suis tout de suite saisie de l'occasion !Nous avons installé une caméra et des micros afin que vous puissiez jouir vous aussi de cette conversation.On parle d'identité, d'amour, de sexe et de santé mentale en des termes queer ce qui fait un bien fou !C'était joyeux, intense, et révolutionnaire, bref, une conversation entre deux TDAH passionnées de genre avec en commun une envie profonde de se réapproprier les mots - comme désir et solitiude - que l'hétérocapitalisme nous confisque.C'est aussi l'occasion pour moi de vous parler à vous, auditeurs et auditrices de Folie Douce, de mon propre livre, Enfin Seule, paru il y a trois mois. J'y développe mon process d'écriture et ce que ce livre doit à ma propre neutoatypie. J'espère que cette longue conversation vous réjouira et vous donnera envie de nous lire !Et surtout qu'elle vous aidera à vous reconnecter à la joie et à la nécessité de vivre chaque expérience en la politisant. Bonne écoute, prenez soin de vous et prenez votre temps ❤️Photo : Isaac Mazeran

What if prayer was never meant to be a religious performance—and prophecy was never meant to be scary?In this Christmas Eve episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock reflect on five years of podcasting and dive into Cory's eBook How to Pray and Prophesy in the New Covenant. Together, they reframe prayer and prophecy through the lens of union, showing how both flow naturally from awareness, relationship, and love—not fear, formulas, or pressure.This conversation is an invitation to slow down during the holidays and rediscover prayer as something you live, not something you try to get right.You'll hear:

You know about breath work. You know about cold exposure. It's a thing all the major "influencers" tell you to do. I had some skepticism myself and that's why I wanted to have this man, the original cold exposure and breath work guy on himself, Wim Hof! He is a man who has redefined the limits of the human mind and body. Known globally as The Iceman, Wim Hof has shown millions of people how to take control of their physiology through breath, cold exposure, and mindset. From climbing mountains in nothing but shorts to teaching everyday men how to regulate stress, build resilience, and reconnect with their primal strength, Wim's work challenges everything we think we know about comfort, health, and human potential. Today, we're talking about cold, breath, discipline, and what it really means to return to our factory settings as men. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Introduction and Creative Rituals 01:30 Daily Cold and Breathwork Ritual 03:02 Shutting Off the Thinking Brain 05:07 Stress, Cortisol, and Modern Life 07:24 Cold Exposure Myths and Shortcuts 10:05 Minimum Effective Dose of Cold 12:34 Enduring Extreme Cold 14:28 Cold Exposure and Better Sleep 17:09 Breathing, Detox, and Biochemistry 21:35 Carbon Dioxide vs Oxygen 23:45 Ancient Practices, Modern Brains 27:50 Purpose, Presence, and Feeling Alive 30:11 Fulfillment Beyond Words 36:50 Getting High on Your Own Supply 38:11 Faith, Soul, and Inner Purpose 43:26 Motivation, Discipline, and Cold 46:50 Intuition and Better Decisions 50:00 Dopamine, Depression, and Energy 51:02 Final Thoughts and Where to Learn More 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

The Wall of Birds at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a towering mural showing nearly 250 life-sized birds across a map of the world. To complete the impressive artwork, artist and scientific illustrator Jane Kim spent 17 months painting day in and day out. Though the experience was often solitary, Jane stayed connected to the outside world through the sounds of wildlife in the nature preserve that surround Cornell Lab.Read more about Jane Kim and the Wall of Birds in Field Notes!More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host: Steve Macchia, Co-Host: Matt Scott "Solitude and silence are a gift when experienced together. And when they are practiced within a community, they can become a place of significant growth and maturation." - Steve Macchia Many people find solitude uncomfortable. The idea of being alone with our own thoughts can feel overwhelming—even daunting. Yet solitude is not the same as loneliness. In this episode of The Discerning Leader Podcast, we explore how solitude invites us into a cadence of reflective and responsive living. Rather than isolating us, this practice creates space for deeper awareness, clarity, and attentiveness.The gifts of solitude include a deepened love for God and a renewed love for others. As we practice solitude, we discover how to be alone without feeling lonely. Also, here's the companion reflection guide and spiritual exercise to help you enter into stillness and silence this season of Advent.  Join the conversation about spiritual discernment as a way of life at www.LeadershipTransformations.org and consider participation in our online and in-person program offerings. Additional LTI spiritual formation resources can be found at www.SpiritualFormationStore.com and www.ruleoflife.com and www.healthychurch.net.  

In this episode, we unpack what really happens to an introvert's energy when they're "on" — and how intentional recovery can transform the way they show up in the world. You'll learn: Why visibility, speaking, and social exposure drain introverts faster than most people realize. How the introvert energy cycle works — from overstimulation to the need for quiet recalibration. Practical ways to recharge through solo time or meaningful connection with trusted, close friends.   For more inspiration—and to watch my free training, The Calm and Confident Communicator—head over to www.speaktoinspire.com. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an upcoming tip to elevate your speaking skills. And I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it really helps more people find the show! Thanks for listening!

On this episode of Endurance Unlimited, host Dirk Friel sits down with rising star Cam Smith, professional trail runner and ski mountaineering athlete who's just qualified for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan Cortina. Together, they dig into the strategy and preparation behind Team USA's dramatic World Cup victory in Solitude, Utah—which not only put the U.S. a ticket to the Games for Skimo, but also set the stage for what's next in this fast-evolving sport. Cam Smith shares his journey from ultra-endurance races to the high-intensity, quick-transition world of ski mountaineering, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the training philosophies, mistakes to avoid, and the unique demands of mixed relay competition. You'll hear how he leverages both running and skiing to fuel his performance, and get an inside look at how emerging talent like Anna Gibson is shaking up the U.S. team. 00:00 "Mixed Relay Racing Strategies" 03:32 "Qualifying on Home Soil" 07:50 "Trail Running Meets Skiing" 12:44 "Balancing Racing Seasons and Goals" 15:41 "Short Turnaround: Leveraging Speed" 17:45 Training for Steep Mountain Racing 22:48 "Injuries, Adaptation, and Focus" 24:39 Future Trail Racing Plans 29:30 "Building a Strong Skimo Team" 31:26 "Join Our Thriving Federation" 36:50 "Pacing Strategies in Racing" 38:38 Downhill Training for Racing Success 43:02 "Post-Season Training Reset" 45:19 "Skimo's Impact and Future" 48:40 "Inspiring the Next Generation"

Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism.In this episode, we explore a theme that quietly weighs on many people during this time of year: navigating the holidays alone. While the holiday season is often portrayed as a time of togetherness, joy, and celebration, it can also amplify feelings of loneliness, pressure, and comparison. The Stoics approached these moments differently, not by denying the difficulty, but by understanding it through reason, acceptance, and self-knowledge.At the heart of this episode is the Stoic distinction between loneliness and solitude. Loneliness arises when our desires and expectations clash with reality, when we believe something essential is missing. Solitude, by contrast, is a state of inner steadiness, a calm connection with oneself that does not depend on external circumstances.Seneca captures this beautifully when he writes:“…we say the wise man is self-content; he is so in the sense that he is able to do without friends, not that he desires to do without them.”Seneca, Letters from a Stoic, Letter 9For the Stoics, this wasn't about rejecting relationships or becoming emotionally distant, but about grounding our well-being in what truly belongs to us: our judgments, values, and character. When Seneca speaks of self-contentment, he isn't praising isolation, but reminding us that inner stability is the foundation for meaningful connection, not its opposite.Here are a few Stoic practices from this episode you can explore in your own life:Examining desires – Notice where your expectations about the holidays come from, and whether they are reasonable or imposed by social pressure.Reframing impressions – When thoughts of “I shouldn't be alone” arise, pause and question the judgment behind them.Practicing solitude – Use time alone for reflection, rest, and reconnection with your values, rather than distraction.Voluntary withdrawal from comparison – Step back from social media when it fuels restlessness or self-judgment.This episode gently reframes the holidays as an opportunity for honesty and presence. By applying the Stoic view, moments of solitude can become moments of clarity, grounding, and even quiet joy. Stoicism shows us that peace does not come from having life look a certain way, but from learning to meet life as it is, with reason and kindness toward ourselves.Listen to the full episode now and discover how navigating the holidays alone can transform the way you think, act, and relate to yourself.Support the show

Tim Warner is a comedian, podcaster, and filmmaker. Most importantly, though, he's Tim Warner. I've known Tim for a long time. We did comedy together in Seattle when I was first starting out, he had been doing it in New York a few years prior. Tim released a short film on YouTube called Quitter. I loved it. It captured what I was trying to do in a short film we did (also on YouTube), Loner, but, at least in my opinion, didn't quite capture. Quitter was done, exclusively, on a phone. We dive into it.

Christophe est un auditeur fidèle qui appelle chaque année à la même période pour partager ses initiatives solidaires. Il a créé une ambiance conviviale dans son immeuble en organisant des fêtes pour ses voisins, notamment les personnes âgées, et a récemment fondé une association de chant. Chaque soir, en direct, Caroline Dublanche accueille les auditeurs pour 2h30 d'échanges et de confidences. Pour participer, contactez l'émission au 09 69 39 10 11 (prix d'un appel local) ou sur parlonsnous@rtl.fr. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this conversation, I sit down with Tim DeMoss, the creator of the YouTube series "Reasons to Read." Tim shares the origin story of his channel, his favorite reading insights, and the creative process behind his recently published tiny book of fiction. We also discuss the challenge of maintaining focus while reading, why book summaries miss the point, how to get through thick books, and the difference between reading as consumption versus reading as participation in life.Enjoy the conversation!Videos mentioned:- Full "Reasons to Read" playlist (27 videos) - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZpKwDwO5HwPrGyF9_Py_-BHcxbp_Co2c&si=Vl9Nnw3vK1iXofu5- Uncommon Reader video (books not summaries) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLZpKwDwO5HwPrGyF9_Py_-BHcxbp_Co2c&v=kh4Jb6Q4vA0&feature=youtu.be- The video Tim made on AI - https://youtu.be/Eyk_ncyY67U?list=PLZpKwDwO5HwPrGyF9_Py_-BHcxbp_Co2c- The video with the St. Exupery quote on participation in life - https://youtu.be/FR5w49rSOoo?list=PLZpKwDwO5HwPrGyF9_Py_-BHcxbp_Co2c- The video on "words are crayons, get a big box" - https://youtu.be/V_wAl4ORaKA?list=PLZpKwDwO5HwPrGyF9_Py_-BHcxbp_Co2c- The video on how reading helps with focus (your whole brain & both of your hands) - https://youtu.be/ObHyI5UrRTk?list=PLZpKwDwO5HwPrGyF9_Py_-BHcxbp_Co2cBooks/essays mentioned:- Turtle Eggs for Agassiz by Dallas Lore Sharp- The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett- Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury, including the introduction essay "Just This Side of Byzantium"- Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury- Chapter 8 "Books" from Society & Solitude by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Attached is a PDF of the excerpt I mentioned & my thoughts on it.- James Chalk, Fair Buyer of Lightning by Tim DeMossJoin Better Writers: https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private

Send us a textWe hike to Hickman Bridge in Capitol Reef and unpack why the park is named for domes and a land reef. Along the way, we spot ancient handprints, explain how a natural bridge forms, and share why this quieter park stands out among Utah's big five.• trail overview, distance, and elevation gain• CCC history shaping the route• origin of the name Capitol Reef• pictographs and respectful observation• difference between a natural bridge and an arch• erosion processes shaping the span• views on crowds and why the park feels calmer• tips on nearby towns and accessDid you like this episode? If you did, send us a message and consider subscribing to the channel so you don't miss any further episodes here on Natural Medic Adventures.Support the show

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: From Solitude to Warmth: Finding Connection at Kalemegdan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-12-22-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Прохладно зимско јутро обавило је Београд топлим сребрним велом, док је светлост јутарњег сунца пресвитавала кроз мале пахуље које су лагано падале на старе зидине Калемегданске тврђаве.En: A chilly winter morning enveloped Beograd in a warm silver veil, as the light of the morning sun shimmered through the small snowflakes gently falling on the ancient walls of the Kalemegdan Fortress.Sr: Никола, младић који је посетио српску престоницу, корачао је кроз историјске руине са надом да ће наћи мир током божићних празника.En: Nikola, a young man visiting the Serbian capital, walked through the historical ruins, hoping to find peace during the Christmas holidays.Sr: Мада је био обазрив и склон пренаглашавању мисли, осећао је дубоку усамљеност.En: Although he was cautious and prone to overthinking, he felt a deep loneliness.Sr: Док је ходао кроз тврђаву, његов питао је себе шта ће му пружити осећај припадности.En: As he walked through the fortress, he questioned what would provide him with a sense of belonging.Sr: Међутим, хладни зимски ваздух учинио је свој, и Николи се пред очима завртело. Одједном је осетио вртоглавицу која му је угрожавала равнотежу, а његова се усамљеност појачала док се осећао исцепаним из унутрашњег склада.En: However, the cold winter air took its toll, and Nikola felt a dizziness that threatened his balance, while his loneliness intensified, feeling torn from his inner harmony.Sr: Размишљао је о томе да ли да затражи помоћ, знајући да му је то тешка одлука.En: He pondered whether to ask for help, knowing it was a difficult decision.Sr: Ипак, слабост тела принудила га је да прихвати спонтану, а непознату ситуацију.En: Yet, the frailty of his body forced him to embrace a spontaneous and unfamiliar situation.Sr: Баш у том тренутку, када је почео губити свест, једна пријатна девојка по имену Милена пришла му је пружајући помоћ.En: Just at that moment, as he began to lose consciousness, a pleasant girl named Milena approached him, offering assistance.Sr: "Да ли си добро?" питала је Милена, њене очи пуне забринутости.En: "Are you okay?" Milena asked, her eyes full of concern.Sr: Никола је, иако одбојан према помоћи странаца, знао да тренутно нема избора.En: Although Nikola was averse to accepting help from strangers, he knew he had no choice at the moment.Sr: Прихватио је њену руку и дозволио себи да се ослони на њену доброту.En: He took her hand and allowed himself to lean on her kindness.Sr: Заједно су седели на оближњој клупи док је Милена позвала пријатеља Боја на телефоном, рекавши му да донесе топло пиће.En: They sat together on a nearby bench as Milena called her friend Bojan on the phone, asking him to bring a warm drink.Sr: Недуго затим, Боја је стигао, носећи термос и осмех који је преносио топлину.En: Shortly after, Bojan arrived, carrying a thermos and a smile that conveyed warmth.Sr: Скупа су га окупили око себе, пружајући мало утехе усамљеном странцу.En: They gathered around him, offering some comfort to the lonely stranger.Sr: Милена и Боја поделили су са Николом топле напитке и повели га ка свом скромном дому, позивајући га на вечеру уочи Божића.En: Milena and Bojan shared warm drinks with Nikola and led him to their modest home, inviting him for a Christmas Eve dinner.Sr: Седећи заједно за столом, Никола је осетио дубоку захвалност због тренутка који му је пружио осећај заједништва.En: Sitting together at the table, Nikola felt deep gratitude for the moment that gave him a sense of camaraderie.Sr: Док су далеко, кроз прозор, одјекивали звуци божићних каригана, хладни зимски ветар је дувао, али унутра, срца су била испуњена топлином.En: While far away, through the window, the sounds of Christmas carols echoed, the cold winter wind blew, but inside, hearts were filled with warmth.Sr: Никола је схватио да је захваљујући ведрој љубазности Милене и Боја, прва приметио право значење заједнице и открио нову перспективу топлине и хуманости.En: Thanks to the cheerful kindness of Milena and Bojan, Nikola first noticed the true meaning of community and discovered a new perspective on warmth and humanity.Sr: Његова усамљеност је нестала, и као што је снег тињао под њиховим ногама, Никола је уздахнуо задовољно.En: His loneliness vanished, and just as the snow crackled under their feet, Nikola sighed with satisfaction.Sr: Ово је био дар који није очекивао, али који ће негујети још дуго.En: This was a gift he had not expected, but one he would cherish for a long time.Sr: У срцу славио је Божић окружен људима који су му показали колико светлости може проистећи из једног једноставног чина доброте.En: In his heart, he celebrated Christmas surrounded by people who showed him how much light can stem from a simple act of kindness. Vocabulary Words:chilly: прохладноenveloped: обавилоveil: велshimmered: пресвитавалаsnowflakes: пахуљеfortress: тврђавеruins: руинеoverthinking: пренаглашавању мислиdizziness: вртоглавицуfrailty: слабостharmony: складspontaneous: спонтануunfamiliar: непознатуconsciousness: свестaverse: одбојанlean: ослониconcern: забринутостиmodest: скромномgratitude: захвалностcamaraderie: заједништваechoed: одјекивалиwarmth: топлиномperspective: перспективуhumanity: хуманостиvanished: несталаsatisfaction: задовољноcherish: негујетиstem: проистећиsimple: једноставногkindness: доброте

A mindful "Coffee Break for the Soul" when the festive season feels overwhelming.By the 19th of December, the world outside can feel incredibly loud. There is a pressure to be busy and a pressure to "perform happiness" that can feel heavy on the soul.In this special "Coffee Break for the Soul," Martin offers you a sanctuary. Whether you are feeling the weight of solitude this year or simply the exhaustion of the season, this is your place to feel safe and just be.In this 10-minute session, we will:Release the Pressure: Put down the to-do lists and the expectations of the holidays.Somatic Body Scan: Unclench the jaw where we hold "unspoken words" and melt stress away from the shoulders.Heal the Heart Space: Breathe into feelings of grief or longing without needing to "fix" them.Reframe Solitude: Discover how to turn loneliness into a peaceful sanctuary.Affirmations: Powerful reminders that "It is okay to have a quiet Christmas" and that you are enough, exactly as you are.Remember, even if you are physically alone this week, you are part of this community. You are not invisible.Time Chapters:0:00 - Introduction: The pressure to perform happiness 0:59 - Finding your safe space & deep breathing 2:07 - Body Scan: Releasing "unspoken words" from the jaw 3:34 - Heart Space: Holding grief and longing with kindness 4:53 - Reframing: Solitude as a sanctuary 5:37 - Affirmations: "It is okay to have a quiet Christmas" 8:40 - Community Reminder: You are not invisible09:28 - Conclusion & Call to Action

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Solitude to Celebration: Emil's Christmas Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-19-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Vintervinden hylede uden for bunkeren.En: The winter wind howled outside the bunker.Da: Emil sad på det kolde gulv, hans hoved bankende efter det pludselige svimmelhedsanfald.En: Emil sat on the cold floor, his head pounding from the sudden dizziness.Da: Han var alene, fanget i en hemmelig bunker ved Jyllands kyst.En: He was alone, trapped in a secret bunker on the coast of Jylland.Da: Sneen dalede stille ned udenfor, dækkede jorden med et tyndt lag hvidt, mens julelys kunne anes i det fjerne fra kystbyerne.En: Snow fell quietly outside, covering the ground with a thin layer of white, while Christmas lights could be seen in the distance from the coastal towns.Da: Emil var historiker.En: Emil was a historian.Da: Han har altid været fascineret af Anden Verdenskrig og de skjulte steder som denne bunker.En: He had always been fascinated by World War II and hidden places like this bunker.Da: Men i dag, fanget alene, ønskede han mere end nogensinde at være blandt folk.En: But today, trapped alone, he wanted more than ever to be among people.Da: Julen nærmede sig, og han længtes efter at dele den med nogen.En: Christmas was approaching, and he longed to share it with someone.Da: Han besluttede at udforske bunkeren yderligere.En: He decided to explore the bunker further.Da: Måske kunne han finde noget, der kunne hjælpe ham.En: Maybe he could find something that could help him.Da: Smalle gange ledte ham dybere ind.En: Narrow corridors led him deeper in.Da: Den svage lugt af skimmelsvamp og rust fyldte luften.En: The faint smell of mold and rust filled the air.Da: Han famlede sig frem gennem skyggerne.En: He groped his way through the shadows.Da: Pludselig opdagede han noget skjult bag en gammel trækasse.En: Suddenly, he discovered something hidden behind an old wooden box.Da: En radio sender, gammel men tilsyneladende intakt.En: A radio transmitter, old but seemingly intact.Da: Emil tøvede.En: Emil hesitated.Da: Ville den stadig virke?En: Would it still work?Da: Han måtte vide det.En: He had to know.Da: Med dirrende hænder begyndte han at justere kontrolknapperne.En: With trembling hands, he began to adjust the control knobs.Da: Det begyndte med en svag skratten.En: It started with a weak crackle.Da: Så, klarere signaler.En: Then, clearer signals.Da: Emil sendte en kort besked, med håb i stemmen.En: Emil sent a short message, hope in his voice.Da: Kunne nogen høre ham?En: Could anyone hear him?Da: Efter en spændt ventetid hørte han et svar.En: After a tense wait, he heard a reply.Da: Det var en gruppe lokale historieentusiaster.En: It was a group of local history enthusiasts.Da: Sofie og Lars var blandt dem.En: Sofie and Lars were among them.Da: De havde hørt Emil og var på vej for at hjælpe.En: They had heard Emil and were on their way to help.Da: Da de ankom, blev Emil lettet.En: When they arrived, Emil was relieved.Da: Han var ikke alene mere.En: He was no longer alone.Da: Sofie smilede varmt, "Vi leder efter nogen som dig!En: Sofie smiled warmly, "We've been looking for someone like you!Da: Vil du fejre jul med os?"En: Would you like to celebrate Christmas with us?"Da: Emil nikkede.En: Emil nodded.Da: For første gang på længe følte han, at hans interesse kunne bygge bro til andre.En: For the first time in a long time, he felt that his interest could build a bridge to others.Da: De forlod bunkeren sammen.En: They left the bunker together.Da: Snart fortalte de historier omkring et juletræ, varm gløgg i hænderne.En: Soon they were telling stories around a Christmas tree, warm gløgg in their hands.Da: Emil indså, at selv de dystreste steder kunne føre til lys og fællesskab.En: Emil realized that even the darkest places could lead to light and community.Da: Julen blev mere end blot historie; den blev til en begyndelse på nye venskaber.En: Christmas became more than just history; it became the beginning of new friendships. Vocabulary Words:howled: hyledebunker: bunkerenpounding: bankendedizziness: svimmelhedsanfaldtrapped: fangetcoast: kystfascinated: fascineretapproaching: nærmede sigexplore: udforskenarrow: smallemold: skimmelsvampgroped: famledeshadows: skyggernetransmitter: senderhesitated: tøvedetrembling: dirrendecrackle: skrattentense: spændtrelieved: lettetbridge: browarmly: varmtcommunity: fællesskabdistant: fjerneenthusiasts: entusiastersmiled: smiledecontinuing: fortsættesmell: lugtcorridors: gangeseemingly: tilsyneladendecelebrate: fejre

Auditeurs :FREDERIQUE : 22h24/22h58Malgré sa différence, la fille de Frédérique vivra toute sa vie baignée d'amourhttps://www.instagram.com/trisomie21_mylaura/?hl=frGISELE : 23h04/23h13L'ex-mari détesté de Gisèle va être enterré aux côtés de son fils adoréELISABETH : 23h18/23h44Brouillée avec sa fille, Elisabeth espère l'apaisement pour les fêtes FREDERIC : 23h47/00h18Les choix de vie de Frédéric l'ont plongé dans la solitude sentimentaleVICTOR : 00h23/00h36Victor est pétillant, mais sa curatelle entrave sa vieADRIEN : 00h40h/01h00Pour Adrien, l'éducation d'un enfant doit se faire sans rien attendre en retourHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Your stories with Carleton University professor and developmental psychologist Robert Coplan, author of the new book "The Joy of Solitude."

This week, I talk with Parker Palmer in one of the most intimate and expansive conversations I've had on Good Work. Parker is an author, activist, and teacher whose ideas have shaped generations. But what moves me most is his honesty. We talk about the winding path that led him from academic life to community organizing to a Quaker learning community where he rebuilt his inner world. We explore discernment, solitude, “Circles of Trust”, and what it means to listen to the voice of your soul—especially in seasons of burnout or heartbreak. At 86, Parker reflects on aging, democracy, vocation, and his belief that the heart can break in two ways: it can shatter, or it can break open into greater capacity. If you've ever felt pulled toward a path you “can't not do,” or if your inner life is asking more of you right now, this conversation is for you. Let's get to it! In this episode: (00:00) – Intro (00:42) – “Deep in the oatmeal” and the role of humor in a serious life (02:11) – How Parker's spiritual life slowly took shape (13:08) – Choosing to stay at Pendle Hill—and what that meant for Parker's family (23:45) – How to tell the difference between a passing idea and a true calling (31:40) – A radically different way of being in community (40:45) – Why presence matters more than fixing (52:35) – The unlikely beginnings of the Center for Courage & Renewal (01:05:17) – What 30 years of building an organization has taught Parker (01:15:06) – Solitude, nature, and marriage as sustaining practices (01:22:31) – Aging, loss, and staying open to what's next (01:30:39) – The two ways a heart can break Get full show notes and links at https://GoodWorkShow.com. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@barrettabrooks.

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It all comes down to this. A friendship buried under the weight of secrets, lies, and treachery comes to a head at the Fortress of Solitude. This episode has everything:  action, tears, a little bit of aura-blasting. Don't miss this series highlight as we get into all the emotions around Lex and Michael's final full episode of Smallville. You will not want to miss this. Derek Russell, our friend, patron, and man with the long-running Smallville/Superman-adjacent podcast, Super House of El, also joins us to break it all down even further. Thank you to our sponsors:

"The moment being alone stops bothering you, your whole life levels up." —Uriel Maksumov With the holidays upon us, I have come to discover an unexpected gift of enjoying my own company during this time of year - the realization of what I most enjoy about the holidays. And here's the catch: when it is chosen, it is liberating. It's clarifying, and as the quote above acknowledges, it is life-elevating. This doesn't mean we are alone 24 hours a day, or even live alone. What solitude, regularly savored, gives us is the life we say we want, but either haven't yet realized or haven't yet trusted to be dependable in what it gives us. As we'll talk about further along in our post today, part of the reason those of us who already do enjoy our solitude, however much or little we have, may doubt the nourishment is because our culture doesn't value it or speak about it in as praising terms as it does social activities and living situations. Words are powerful. Propaganda, persuasive marketing, it all involves words, and how we speak about what is valued, when heard often enough, will influence our trust in what is possible, what we are willing to be brave enough to explore, even with all of the unknowns. "Solitude, which is one of the most agreeable sensations of the natural man, and it is one of the most painful and alarming sensations of the civilised man." ― William J. Dawson, The Quest of the Simple Life The value of solitude, regularly experienced, has the capacity to bring peace not only into our lives but also, consequently, expand more widely into a community of peaceful people. And what better time of year to talk about peace on earth, non? How can we bring about more peace? By finding true peace within ourselves. Where do we find what we have so far been unable to locate to experience this peace - in the companionship of ourselves. No, I am not saying you have to be single, but you can be. No, I am not saying you have to spend all day, all week alone, but you can. As you will discover below, the amount of solitude is as unique as each individual. The key lies in the ingredients of the solitude we partake in. Let's take a look at how to embrace solitude, what we gain from it, and how to change the narrative around solitude in our culture. "All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone." —Blaise Pascal, a seventeenth-century French mathematician, inventor and philosopher Find the Show Notes for episode #416 on The Simply Luxurious Life blog - https://thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/podcast416 

Ep. 363: Beatrice Loayza and Adam Nayman on 2025 in movies: The Testament of Ann Lee, Sinners, Dracula, Bugonia, Eddington, Hamnet, and much more Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. For a look at the films of 2025, I'm happy to welcome back two critics who have joined the podcast together before: Adam Nayman (The Ringer) and Beatrice Loayza (The New York Times, The Nation, Criterion Collection). Among the films discussed are The Testament of Ann Lee, Eddington, Afternoons of Solitude, Hamnet, Sinners, Dracula, The Housemaid, Sirat, the latest Avatar installment, One Battle After Another, Train Dreams, and... The Electric State. Plus: Adam and Beatrice's picks for overlooked movies deserving of a second (or first) look. Please support the production of this podcast by signing up at: rapold.substack.com Photo by Steve Snodgrass

Our culture doesn't just move fast—it demands that we keep up. But what do our souls, our families, and our faith lose when we never slow down?Jonathan Youssef is joined again by author and nonprofit leader Kristen Welch for a deeply honest discussion about busyness, spiritual burnout, and the life-giving invitation to sit with Jesus. Kristen shares how years of faithful work and constant activity slowly led her toward spiritual depletion and how solitude and surrender became the pathway back to intimacy with God.Together, Jonathan and Kristen explore the dangers of equating productivity with faithfulness, the role of spiritual disciplines in a distracted world, and what it looks like to lead and live from a place of rest rather than striving.In This Episode, You'll Hear About:Why busyness is often celebrated, but spiritually dangerousThe difference between doing things for God and being with GodHow distraction can quietly create distance from the LordThe role of silence, solitude, and Sabbath in spiritual formationLearning to listen for God's voice in a noisy, over-stimulated worldCreating rhythms and habits that form us toward ChristRediscovering identity as a child of God, not a performerAbout Kristen WelchKristen Welch is an author, speaker, and the founder of the global non-profit, Mercy House Global. She is currently writing a forthcoming book titled The Little Big Life: Quieting the Noise to Find the Secret Place with Jesus, to be released in the fall of 2026.Subscribe & Share:If this episode challenged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with others.Follow Candid Conversations on social media:Instagram: @candidpodTikTok: @officiallycandidpodYouTube: @CandidPod

Buckle up for a different type of day in Wyoming's Bighorn mountains. The sisters chat about mountain microclimates and considering weather conditions as they plan to cross Florence pass. But their plans go sideways when something unexpected occurs. Tune in as the proverbial s*** hits the fan… er, leg. As Carrie puts it, “In life, things don't always go the way that you want. But with a good attitude, things can still go the best way they could've possibly gone.”

How well can we know someone through the objects they encountered? In this episode, Jacke talks to Kathryn Sutherland, Senior Research fellow at St. Anne's College, Oxford, about her new book Jane Austen in 41 Objects, which examines the objects Jane Austen encountered during her life alongside newer memorabilia inspired by the life she lived. PLUS Jacke takes a look at Gabriel García Márquez's classic multigenerational magical realist novel 100 Years of Solitude, which lands at #5 on the list of the Greatest Books of All Time. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England! Join Jacke and fellow literature fans on an eight-day journey through literary England in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠John Shors Travel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in May 2026! Scheduled stops include The Charles Dickens Museum, Dr. Johnson's house, Jane Austen's Bath, Tolkien's Oxford, Shakespeare's Globe Theater, and more. Learn more by emailing jackewilsonauthor@gmail.com or masahiko@johnshorstravel.com, or by contacting us through our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠historyofliterature.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Mid-December update: Act soon - there are only two spots left! The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gabrielruizbernal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Help support the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/literature ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠historyofliterature.com/donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ask Joni a question here! --------This Christmas, you can shine the light of Christ into places of darkness and pain with a purchase from the Joni and Friends Christmas catalog. You are sending hope and practical care to people with disabilities, all in the name of Jesus! Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Tracklist: 01. Cephas Azariah & Elle Limebear - Tides 02. UnClubbed & Zoe Durrant - Need To Feel Loved (Guy J Remix) 03. Circulation - Space Medley (Futura City FM Texture) 04. Darren Tate & Susie Ledge - In This Space (Extended Deep Mix) 05. fishplant - Sunrise Dream (Morning Mix) 06. Tom Wax & Mijk Van Dijk - From XS to Eternity 07. Northern Form - Two Pines 08. Cold Blue - For A Miracle (Extended Mix) 09. SolarFlow - Calling You (Original Mix) 10. Super-Frog Saves Tokyo - Ascend 11. Guy J - Only If 12. CHILL OF THE MOMENT: Johan Gielen pres. Airscape - Never Look Back 13. Tony Sieber & Thomas Lemmer - Dark Moon 14. Exogenetic - Misty (Original Mix) 15. The Ambientalist - Wonders 16. Mark Barrott - I Am The Sun, You Are The Moon 17. The Grid - Floatation (Mark Barrott's Return to Sa Trinxa Remix) 18. Stelios Vassiloudis - Everybody Is Here 19. Shadows&Nightmares - Self-Transcendence (Orchestral Mix) 20. Mirage of Deep & Samantha Emme - Whispers Of Light 21. Niraj Naik & Alice Rose - Harmony (Chill Out Mix) 22. Raul Ojamaa feat. Muudu & Gustav Anders - Aeg/Time (Original Mix) 23. SOLITUDES CLASSIC: Alexander Volosnikov - I Want to Go to the Shore With You

Marie-Paule, veuve depuis un an, cherche à redonner un sens à sa vie en rencontrant de nouvelles personnes, notamment des hommes, pour des relations amicales ou amoureuses. Elle exprime son isolement malgré ses activités dans l'immobilier et ses tentatives de rapprochement avec la famille de son mari. Elle envisage de contacter une agence matrimoniale pour élargir son cercle social. Chaque soir, en direct, Caroline Dublanche accueille les auditeurs pour 2h30 d'échanges et de confidences. Pour participer, contactez l'émission au 09 69 39 10 11 (prix d'un appel local) ou sur parlonsnous@rtl.fr Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

On pense souvent que la solitude nuit au moral, au sommeil ou à la santé mentale. Mais une étude récente révèle un impact bien plus profond : l'isolement social pourrait réellement aggraver l'évolution d'un cancer. Publiée dans BMJ Oncology, cette méta-analyse pionnière montre que la solitude et l'absence de soutien social augmentent de 11 % le risque de décès spécifique au cancer. Un chiffre modeste en apparence, mais qui devient significatif lorsqu'on l'applique à des millions de patients.Pourquoi la solitude influence-t-elle autant la survie ? Les chercheurs décrivent une chaîne complexe de mécanismes biologiques et psychologiques. D'abord, l'isolement agit directement sur le corps. Il augmente les marqueurs d'inflammation systémique, un état dans lequel le système immunitaire est constamment activé. Or, cette inflammation chronique est connue pour favoriser la progression tumorale, diminuer l'efficacité de certains traitements et fragiliser l'organisme. Les analyses montrent également que la solitude modifie l'expression de plusieurs protéines plasmatiques liées au système immunitaire et au métabolisme, créant un terrain plus favorable à la croissance cancéreuse.Ensuite, l'absence de soutien social pèse lourdement sur l'esprit. Le cancer est une maladie qui bouleverse la vie quotidienne, génère de l'anxiété et nécessite de nombreuses décisions complexes. Quand une personne affronte seule ces épreuves, le stress augmente, la motivation diminue et l'observance des traitements peut devenir plus difficile. Certains patients isolés retardent leurs rendez-vous, suivent moins bien leurs prescriptions ou n'osent pas signaler des effets secondaires. À long terme, ces comportements altèrent directement les chances de survie.L'étude insiste aussi sur un élément clé : la perception de solitude compte autant que la solitude réelle. Deux personnes ayant un cercle social similaire ne vivront pas forcément la même expérience. Ce qui augmente le risque, ce n'est pas uniquement le nombre d'amis ou de visites, mais le sentiment intime d'être seul face à la maladie.Ces résultats invitent à repenser la prise en charge du cancer. Au-delà des traitements, du suivi médical et de la technologie, le lien humain devient un facteur de santé à part entière. Encourager la présence des proches, proposer un accompagnement psychologique, intégrer les patients dans des groupes de parole : toutes ces stratégies peuvent contribuer à réduire l'inflammation, améliorer l'état émotionnel et, in fine, augmenter les chances de survie. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

durée : 00:06:08 - Grand Reportage - par : Aurélie Kieffer - Dans leur abri de campagne, les artilleurs du 1er Corps d'Azov, 20e Brigade Liubart, sont confrontés à la solitude. Alors, comme tant d'autres soldats, que l'on voit poser sur des photos avec un chat sur l'épaule ou dans les bras, ils ont trouvé des animaux qui leur tiennent compagnie. - réalisation : Annie Brault

Does the mid-December energy feel louder and more frantic, while you just crave silence?Welcome to The Holiday Sanctuary, a special four-part series designed to ground your energy, protect your peace, and help you navigate this season on your own terms.Sunday evenings in December can feel heavy, and seeing images of "perfect" gatherings can make us feel incredibly lonely.In Day 1: Embracing Solitude & Finding Connection, we shift the narrative. We are reframing loneliness into restorative solitude, reminding you that even in the quiet, you are never truly alone.In this episode, you will experience:Heart Coherence Breathing: A powerful breathwork technique (Inhale 5, Exhale 5) to bridge the gap between your mind and emotions.The Golden Web Visualization: A guided journey to connect your inner light with thousands of others listening right now, weaving a web of support across the world.Affirmations for Belonging: Anchoring the belief that your solitude is a sanctuary, not a sadness.Whether you are on your own or surrounded by people but feeling misunderstood, this session offers a safe container to breathe and reconnect.Next Up: Join me tomorrow for Day 2, where we will learn the art of slowing down when the world tries to speed up.

Why Am I Feeling Alone And Feeling........? In this powerful longer episode, I dive into the hidden causes of loneliness — why we feel alone, why it often starts as protection, and how we unintentionally reinforce it with the wrong questions. Then I'll guide you through a gentle, refined hypnosis process to help you reconnect with yourself, shift your emotions, and find comfort, peace, and connection again. Practical tools. Better questions. Deep self-work. And the reminder we all need: You are never alone. You are always with yourself. Here's The Key Takeaways Loneliness is often an unconscious protection response. You are always the centre of your own world — so get into rapport with yourself. Bad questions create bad emotional loops. Better questions create better states and better choices. Hypnosis can reconnect you to comfort, contentment, and possibility. Small steps lead you out of the familiar zone and into real change.   If this helped, share it with someone who might need it today. https://personaldevelopmentunplugged.com/470-why-am-i-feeling-alone-and-feeling Subscribe. Follow. And wallow in pleasure at personaldevelopmentunplugged.com and paulcloughonline.com/podcast where all the free hypnosis tracks live. Shine Brightly

durée : 01:01:12 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Mathias Le Gargasson - La solitude : l'assumer tragiquement jusqu'à la mort ou alors la conjurer dans la danse ? En 1987, une série des "Nuits magnétiques" se penche sur le destin de l'ancien mannequin Marcelle Pichon qui s'est laissée mourir de faim, et sur les danseuses du bal-musette "La Boule Rouge", à Paris. - réalisation : Massimo Bellini

Join our book club!  / lifeonbooks  Get the Freedom App to remove distractions and read more books:https://freedom.sjv.io/N9074OJoin the Life on Books mailing list to stay up to date on all of our latest book giveaways, projects, and more!https://linktw.in/BRYAnVhWant to read one book from every country? Check out our resource online:https://linktw.in/ZeoltyWant to know my all time favorite books? Click the link below!https://bookshop.org/shop/lifeonbooksFollow me on Instagram:  / alifeonbooks  Follow Andy on Instagram  / metafictional.meathead  Books mentioned in this episode:The Pale King by David Foster Wallacehttps://amzn.to/47PeURQhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780316...Satantango by Laszlo Krasznahorkaihttps://amzn.to/3KDGzxuhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780811...List of William Vollmann's Published Works:  / works-of-william-143602359  The Melancholy of Resistance by Laszlo Krasznahorkaihttps://amzn.to/4pFjl9lhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780811...Confessions of a Mask by Yukio Mishimahttps://amzn.to/4q26Rs5https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780811...One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquezhttps://amzn.to/4rN7Uh9https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780060...Gravity's Rainbow by Thomas Pynchonhttps://amzn.to/4rXp1x6https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780143...Stoner by John Williamshttps://amzn.to/4iOCaEzhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781590...Hard Rain Falling Don Carpenterhttps://amzn.to/48Lnr8uhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781590...Killer Angels by Michael Shaarahttps://amzn.to/4aDv4R6https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780345...Cloud Splitter by Russel Bankshttps://amzn.to/4poKkpwhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780060...Hell's Angels by Hunter S. Thompsonhttps://amzn.to/4a3rbERhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780345...Babel by RF Kuanghttps://amzn.to/495VWYOhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780063...Yellowface by RF Kuanghttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780063...https://amzn.to/4pzlF1KBetween Two Fires by Christopher Bhuelman

In this engaging conversation, Forrest Inslee, Jason Lyle, and Mark Warren delve into the profound relationship between humans and nature, exploring themes of survival skills, environmental education, and the importance of solitude in reconnecting with the natural world. They discuss Mark's teaching methods, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of ecosystems and the gifts nature provides. The conversation also touches on personal stories, including Mark's experiences living off the grid for two years in a tipi, and the significance of moments shared with wildlife, ultimately highlighting the mystery and beauty of nature. Mark Warren's booksMedicine Bow Wilderness SchoolJason Lyle's organization, Adventures in RecoveryForrest's interview with Jason, episode 132 Finding Wholeness in Wilderness AdventureTakeaways·      Men struggle to find their identity in today's world.·      Teaching about nature fosters a deeper connection to the environment.·      Understanding ecosystems is crucial for conservation efforts.·      Solitude in nature helps individuals reconnect with their true selves.·      Experiencing nature can lead to profound personal insights.·      The relationship between humans and nature is essential for well-being.·      Teaching survival skills can empower individuals and communities.·      Nature provides gifts that we often take for granted.·      Personal stories can illustrate the beauty of nature's mysteries.·      Environmental education can inspire hope for future generations. Keywordsnature, survival skills, ecosystems, human connection, environmental education, solitude, coaching, historical fiction, conservation, personal growth, engaging mystery, stalking skills, hunting, finding unique purpose, calling  Find us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple

Life moves fast—much faster than our souls were designed to run. Between responsibilities, noise, technology, and distractions, our minds rarely find quiet. Yet Jesus invites us into something radically countercultural: a secret place of stillness with Him. In this devotion, Keri Eichberger reminds us that solitude isn’t merely the absence of people—it's the intentional presence of God. True rest doesn’t come from binge-watching shows, scrolling endlessly, or escaping reality. It comes from withdrawing to be alone with the Lord, letting Him replenish what life drains. Solitude with God is a spiritual practice—a rhythm Jesus modeled throughout His earthly ministry. When we step away from the world’s constant chatter and allow silence to settle in, we make space to hear His voice again. We find peace, clarity, comfort, and spiritual renewal that no substitute can provide. And here's the beautiful thing: As we learn to savor God’s presence in private, His peace begins to follow us everywhere. Solitude becomes something we can carry within us—transforming busy rooms, chaotic moments, and overwhelming days. “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” — Matthew 6:6 Main Takeaways Solitude isn’t isolation—it’s intentionally entering God’s presence. God desires to meet us in stillness, away from noise and distraction. Solitude strengthens our ability to sense God’s presence throughout everyday life. The secret place with God brings spiritual renewal, clarity, and rest. Practicing silence and prayer becomes a portable sanctuary for the soul. Today’s Prayer Glorious God, You are the sweetest gift of solitude. When I retreat from the noise of the world and quiet my heart before You, I find peace and nourishment that only You can give. I confess that I often turn to lesser things to soothe what only Your presence can heal. Teach me to prioritize stillness. Make solitude with You a regular rhythm of my life—one that becomes so natural that I can turn to You anytime, anywhere. Quiet my distractions. Relax my striving. Help me learn to savor Your holy, life-giving presence. Fill me with Your love, joy, and peace as I rest in You today. In Jesus’ precious name,Amen. Reflection Scriptures Psalm 46:10 Isaiah 30:15 Mark 1:35 Psalm 62:1 Want More? Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer on LifeAudio.com Share today’s devotion with someone who needs rest in God Explore related topics on Crosswalk.com and Christianity.com: How to hear God in the quiet What solitude with Jesus looks like Breaking busyness with biblical rest Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In 2025's America, Trump's birthday is now a free-entry day at national parks, while MLK Day and Juneteenth get the boot. Over at the Kennedy Center Honors, that iconic rainbow ribbon is out, and a navy-blue “rebrand” is in. Finally, a new study says 1 in 5 adults hasn't had sex in a year. Stress? Solitude? The price of everything? You decide. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hip-hop culture was a dominant force during the '80s and '90s, and inspired language, fashion, film, and music. Yes, that includes plenty of alternative music. But that's not what we're talking about today. Instead, we explore the inverse - how influential was alternative music in the world of hip hop?  While perhaps not quite as pervasive, it did exist - whether it be through the use of sampling recognizable songs, a cross-pollination of styles and artists coming together, or perhaps just an overall attitude or spirit. Our Third Lad this week, Lemoyne Alexander, is a man who has bridged both the hip-hop and alternative worlds and then some.  He played in family bands throughout the ‘70s & ‘80s including the Fascination, who had some dance club hits like 1986's “Why Are You Always Complaining?” before settling in as a hip hop producer both solo and with the production team 3 Da Hard Way, working on records by the likes of Aalyiah, DMX, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, and for labels like Jive and Motown.  Lemoyne left the rap game to return to his earliest passions - the guitar and rock n' roll, releasing Solitude in 2019 and Perfect World in 2023.  2024's indie rock single “Insecurity” is an earworm that once you hear that infectious chorus, it's going to take up residence in your head for all your days.  With a new single "Claustrophobia" (which you will hear during this episode!) and LP Alone on the horizon, Lemoyne is poised to continue making his mark on alt rock. Oh, and on top of that, we've got a brand new O3L game for y'all: Off Da Chartz (aka Rap Draft), in which our contestants draft five albums that they believe will appear on Boombox's list of the Top 50 Alternative Rap Albums of all time. Plus, Uncle Gregg rants aplenty. Oh, the rants. Yo! Thanks to Laura Bissett from the MyWhy Agency for the introduction and coordination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices