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Morning Offering, August 27, 2026 is brought to you by Catholic Coffee https://bit.ly/3THacSDIf someone you love has walked away from the faith, St. Monica's prayers for St. Augustine remind us never to give up hope in God's power to bring a soul back to life.Every morning, join Father Brad as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Brad guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Disclaimer: The ads shown before, during, or after this video have no affiliation with Morning Offering and are controlled by YouTubeLet us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)________________

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Learn how to truly help someone you love.  When someone you care about is going through a difficult time, you can make a meaningful difference with a few simple words.  Today, clinical psychologist and three-time New York Times bestselling author Dr. Lisa Damour teaches you how to offer the right kind of support for your kid, partner, or friend without panicking, taking control, or trying to fix everything.  You'll learn 3 questions that help you understand whether someone needs to vent, needs more support, or may need professional help.  Dr. Damour also explains why painful emotions are not always a sign that something is wrong, how to recognize when coping has become harmful, and why giving advice before understanding what someone needs can backfire.  This episode is one of Mel's favorite conversations on The Mel Robbins Podcast, and she's bringing it back with a brand new introduction and new insights for right now. In it, Mel gets personal about supporting her husband through depression, parenting teenagers through intense emotions, and the mistakes she made when she tried to solve every problem.  In this episode, you'll learn: -The exact words to use when someone shuts down or pushes you away -Why the advice you give can make someone feel worse -How to respond when someone is drinking, using substances, self-harming, or avoiding life -How to listen so the person feels supported -The simple question to ask when someone is venting -How to stay calm when someone you love is overwhelmed -The 3 questions to ask when someone you love is struggling -How to tell the difference between normal stress and a serious mental health concern -The two warning signs that someone may need professional support -When and how to ask directly about suicide or self-harm -How to suggest therapy without making someone feel broken By the time you finish listening, you'll know what to say, what not to say, and how to show up for someone you love. For more resources related to today's episode, click here for the podcast episode page.  If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How to Motivate Yourself (and Others) to Change Any Behavior Mel also wants to tell you:   Try the 23g protein shot I drink every single morning Join 2 million readers loving my weekly newsletter - full of tips, tools, and inspiration The Let Them Theory: read the book everyone's talking about Watch the episodes on YouTube Connect with me on Instagram Follow the show's Instagram for clips, behind the scenes, and more Find some daily positivity on my TikTok Want zero ads? Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

White Oak Baptist Church

White Oak Baptist Church

White Oak Baptist Church

White Oak Baptist Church

Do you give yourself the same love that you give eveyone else.  When it comes to your health, your happiness, your peace you need to be there for yourself even more than you are for everyone else. 

This episode will completely change how you show up for the people in your life when they are grieving or going through something.Most of us have heard the advice about what to do when someone is grieving: bring the meal, send the gift card, walk the dog, take the kids, run the errand. And those things matter, but knowing what to say is where a lot of us panic.Today I'm talking to Shelby Forsythia, a grief coach, author, and podcast host whose book, Of Course, I'm Here Right Now, gives us actual words to say when we don't know what to say.After years of working with grievers, Shelby started noticing that people were often telling themselves three stories: I'm crazy, I'm alone, and my life is going to feel like this forever. So she built three phrases to meet those stories.In this episode, we talk about why hurtful words can fracture relationships after loss, why disappearing can be just as painful, and how the right words can help someone feel seen, believed, and less alone inside what they are carrying.In this episode you'll hear about:Why Shelby believes words are one of the most accessible grief support tools we haveThe 3 phrases that don't “fix”, bright-side, or rush someone through griefHow someone can be physically present in a friendship but still emotionally vanish from the part of someone that is grievingThe importance of sitting with someone in their “grief house” without trying to drag them into hopeResources & LinksLearn more about Shelby on her website, and check out her book, Of Course, I'm Here Right Now.Shelby also references the book, There Is No Good Card For This by Kelsey Crowe and Emily McDowell.Episode 172: Unmuted Rooms and Judgment-Free Listening with Erin SnowLike what you hear? Visit my website, leave me a voicemail, and follow me on Instagram and TikTok!Want to take this conversation a step further? Send this episode to a friend. Tell them you found it interesting and use what we just talked about as a conversation starter the next time you and your friend hang out!WANT MORE? My book, Are We Friends Yet? is here. Order your copy today!Dive into The Connection Reset. A 10-day private podcast to help you see the abundance of connection that already exists in your day-to-day (Yes. Really. I promise you have more than you realize). Start today. 

If you've ever believed a breakup has to become a war, this conversation is your proof it doesn't — and a real-time map for love, and end, with consciousness. People told Celinne and Nathan their relationship was a bad idea. She wanted children; he already had two grown daughters and wasn't sure he wanted to start again. They chose each other anyway — and a year after intentionally ending it, they're still family. They met on the other side of Celinne's own rock bottom, and what they built together is what most people are never taught is possible: a relationship dated in radical transparency and loved without possession. When the season closed, they ended it on purpose instead of bracing for it to happen to them — a clean ending that left nothing unsaid. In this conversation, Celinne and Nathan walk through the three phases of a conscious relationship: courting, love, and uncoupling. You'll hear how they named a dealbreaker out loud in the first weeks, how they met each other's triggers with curiosity, and what it looked like to design an ending that left them both more whole. It's for anyone who's ever been stuck in a relationship they couldn't quite name or leave. ON THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Meet Nathan and the premise — three phases of one relationship, not a timeline 04:15 Hear Nathan's "three-month pattern" — and the moment Celinne named it 08:00 Learn the line that took the pressure off courting: "if I'm available, I'll pick up" 14:50 Discover the "define family" moment — naming a dealbreaker early without projection 23:30 Sit with the in-person visit that didn't spark — and why the truth saved it 48:30 Unpack the "crunch" code word for addressing friction before it hardens 56:45 Hear the real measure of a relationship: "I could be fully Nathan and I was loved" 1:00:45 Reframe the ending — not a terminal disease, but limited, precious time 1:11:00 Walk through the conscious uncoupling — the 28-day no-contact, nothing left unsaid KEY IDEAS: ✨ Name the dealbreaker out loud, early: On an early call, Celinne named wanting children; Nathan already had his. Instead of hiding the mismatch until they were attached, they put it on the table and stayed curious about it. The thing most couples avoid until it's too late became the foundation they built on. ✨ Meet a trigger with curiosity: When something felt off, they got curious instead of building a case. Celinne's move was to voice her intuition without projection — telling Nathan she'd felt his energy shift and asking whether he'd felt it too, opening the door rather than laying blame. That single reframe dropped the defenses instead of raising them. ✨ An ending can be designed, not survived: They stopped treating the finish line as a catastrophe happening to them and started authoring it. A 28-day no-contact window, scheduled check-ins, hard conversations until nothing was left unsaid. A clean heartbreak that took no hostages. ✨ The real measure is who you get to be inside it: Nathan's marker of a great relationship was simple — he liked the man he was in it. In his words: "I literally could be fully Nathan and I was loved." That's the standard worth holding your own relationships to. RESOURCES: Nathan Freitas is a creative director and marketer who brings brands to life through cinematic storytelling — turning brand vision into content people can feel and systems that actually deliver, from Fortune 100s to purpose-driven founders. He runs NF Studios out of Nashville. Website | Instagram | Linkedin | Facebook Celinne Da Costa is a podcast host, bestselling author, and executive coach for leaders navigating 'I've made it—now what?' She guides them to redesign their next act: more meaningful, more aligned, more fun... and led by their soul's truth. Website | LinkedIn | Substack | Instagram | Facebook

When the Person You Love Doesn't Understand Your GrowthPersonal growth doesn't just change you—it can change your relationships too.In this episode, Glenn explores a challenge he has witnessed time and time again while working with businesses across Australia. An employee commits to becoming a better leader, communicator or person, only to face resistance from the people closest to them at home.Why does this happen? Is personal development really just about creating more productive employees, or is there something much bigger at play?Glenn shares why the best organisations invest in developing better humans—not just better workers—and offers practical advice for both the person pursuing growth and the partner trying to understand it. If you've ever felt unsupported on your journey, or you've struggled to understand why someone close to you is changing, this conversation will help you see it from a new perspective.In this episode: Why personal growth can create tension at home. The difference between becoming a better employee and becoming a better human. Why change can feel threatening to the people closest to us. How to communicate your growth journey without alienating your partner. Simple ways couples can support each other's development. Growth is rarely a solo journey. The strongest relationships don't resist change—they grow together. The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit www.adventureprofessionals.com.auADVENTURE WITH GLENN ONLINE MINDSET PROGRAMS 1-ON-1 MENTORINGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HEREWhat if the thing you assumed was deprivation is actually one of the oldest healing practices in medicine?Someone you love is exploring a prolonged water fast, and you want to understand what that really means. Host Dr. Katie Deming  walks you through what a supported fast actually is, the way she would explain it to her own family. She describes what happens inside the body when someone stops eating, and why it looks nothing like what most of us learned in school.You'll hear why she compares a supported fast to a retreat rather than a period of going without, and what the structure looks like day to day. She also explains the part of the process almost nobody talks about, the piece she takes more seriously than the fast itself. If you've been worried, confused, or unsure how to bring this up with the person you love, this conversation gives you language and a clearer picture.Dr. Katie also traces fasting back through Hippocrates, Galen, and the physicians who shaped Western medicine, then explains what changed and why we set it aside. And she names what people are truly reaching for when they choose this path, which is rarely what you'd expect.Stay through the end for the most important thing she has learned in two decades of caring for people with cancer, including a deeply personal story about her own mother.Press play and learn how to walk alongside someone you love as they heal.Which Fast Is Right for You? - Take the FREE QUIZ:https://www.whichfastisrightforyou.com/Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up Follow Dr. Katie Deming on InstagramWatch on YoutubeDISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider.A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and detox, while weighing fasting benefits against chemo side effects and radiation side effects, sharing stories of a cancer survivor navigating chemotherapy, natural medicine, holistic healing, and even spiritual healing on the path toward cancer remission and holistic health. 

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What do you do when someone you love is struggling, but you can't fix what they're going through? In this episode of Inner Work, Dr Marianne Trent explores the importance of holding hope, focusing on what we can control and responding to distress with compassion rather than shame.Drawing on psychology, systemic therapy and personal reflections, Marianne discusses how curiosity, understanding and compassion can help us support others while accepting the limits of what we can change.#innerwork #compassionovershame #supportingsomeoneyoulove

Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances in the stabbing deaths of his parents. He's held without bail, the harshest penalty remains on the table — and his siblings, Jake and Romy, are done. Sources close to the family put it bluntly: Nick's defense is Nick's defense, and they're not part of it.This look back examines where the case stood at the time of our reporting, then turns to the harder human question underneath it. The high-profile attorney the family initially funded withdrew early on, leaving Nick with a public defender. Reports indicate his siblings won't attend the trial, and that in months of incarceration his only visitor has been his lawyer. After years of treatment programs, a conservatorship, repeated crises, and a lifetime of absorbing the fallout, two siblings reached the point where holding on was no longer possible.To understand that moment, this segment looks at three other families who arrived there before them: Peter Lanza, who stepped away from his son and later said he wished he'd never been born; the family who largely withdrew from public view after the Charleston church murders; and Kerri Rawson, who had to grieve her father, the man known as BTK, as two separate people — the dad she loved and the killer he hid.The question this segment asks isn't whether the Reiner siblings made the right call. It's what it cost them to stay as long as they did — and what the families who finally let go can teach the rest of us.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #JakeRomyReiner #TrueCrime #FamilyTragedy #Boundaries #PeterLanza #KerriRawson #HiddenKillers

A guided sleep meditation for healing grief, gently helping you carry love for someone dear to you, now in spirit.This meditation is here to hold you tonight, easing you into deep, peaceful rest. One way grief can be gently understood is as love that hasn't yet found a comfortable place to settle. And tonight, it's given space to rest alongside you rather than weigh on you.Healing grief isn't about forgetting, it's about learning to carry love a little more gently. Let yourself drift into deep sleep now, safe, supported, and held.

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcastEpisode 223: When Someone You Love Hurts You: How to Regain Emotional StabilityHave you ever been doing something completely ordinary—loading the dishwasher, making dinner, driving home—and then one text, one comment, one moment of distance hits you so hard it feels like the air leaves your body? That's the “emotional gut punch.” And if you're in one of those moments right now, this episode is here to help you steady yourself—without minimizing your pain and without turning it into a story that ruins you.In this episode, Tina covers:When someone you love hurts you, there's the pain of what happened… and then there's the suffering we accidentally add on top of it. Tina breaks down the difference between the first arrow and the second arrow—the moment that hurts vs. the meaning we attach to it afterward.You'll hear real-life examples (like seeing an adult child post about “toxic family members” or being told not to come for a visit) and how quickly our brains can turn heartbreak into shame, fear, and isolation.5 takeaways you'll get from listeningYou'll understand why it hurts so much.The pain is real—but suffering often comes from the story your mind builds around the pain (the spiraling “what does this mean about me?” thoughts).You'll learn “the second arrow” and how to stop driving it in deeper.The first arrow is the event; the second arrow is the self-judgment and fear that piles on instantly—often without you noticing.You'll be able to tell the difference between clean pain and dirty pain.Clean pain is honest grief and disappointment. Dirty pain is the added shame/blame story (“This is my fault. I'm not enough.”) that keeps you stuck.You'll get a simple, grounding 3-step reset for the moment the gut punch hits.Tina walks you through: Name it → Notice the story → Let the clean pain move (so you can breathe again and come back to yourself).You'll be reminded not to isolate—because isolation is where the suffering grows.These moments make us want to withdraw, but they're often the moments we most need safe support and steady presence.Resources mentionedFree resource: Heal the Heart: Five Steps to Reconnect with Your Adult ChildWant deeper support? Tina invites you to reach out and set up a connection call.If you're in the middle of a gut punch moment, take a breath. This pain doesn't mean you're broken—and it doesn't get to define your future. You can learn to stay with what's true without turning it into a story that destroys your sense of worth. Tina Gosney is the Family Conflict Coach. She works with parents who have families in conflict to help them become the grounded, confident leaders their family needs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you want support putting what you're learning into practice, come join The Connection Community in Bridge to Connection. You'll get step-by-step relationship lessons, practical tools to calm anxiety and reduce conflict, and live monthly coaching calls to help you stay steady and build real connection with your child—especially when things feel tense. Learn more and join at https://www.courageous-connections.com/bridge-to-connection3---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tina is certified in family relationships and a trauma informed coach.  Visit tinagosney.com for more information on coaching services.

When someone we love is in a relationship that's causing harm, knowing what to do can feel incredibly confusing.Do we step in, or step back?In this follow-up conversation from last week, we speak again with Liza, who is now supporting her son through a relationship that is leaving him anxious, overwhelmed, and disconnected from himself. Together, they explore how to recognize when a relationship has crossed from challenging into harmful, and what it means to respond with both care and clarity.What you'll learn:•How to recognize when a relationship is harmful (not just challenging)•When it's appropriate to step in, and how to do it without controlling•The difference between support, rescue, and intervention•How to stay out of triangulation while still being deeply relational•Why the “net effect” of a relationship matters more than intentionRead more on the blog.For ongoing practice and deeper learning, I warmly invite you to become a member of The School of Human Connection. Twice a month, I host live calls where members bring real relationship dilemmas. We slow things down and I'll help you see what's actually happening and how to respond with more integrity, strength and care.You will find a safe space for live discussions and a supportive community of like-minded, open-hearted humans. Stay updated on new episodes and resources by subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts or visiting yvetteerasmus.com.Here are more ways to connect with me:Join the School of Human ConnectionHop on my free Wednesday live callFollow me on YouTube

(Overnight Music) Missing Someone You Love Healing From The Inside by Jason Newland

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(Short Voice Only) Missing Someone You Love Healing From The Inside by Jason Newland

(Overnight Voice Only) Missing Someone You Love Healing From The Inside by Jason Newland

For twelve years, Mike Tenney carried other people's worst days as a law enforcement officer. Then his own arrived — first in a patrol car with a gun to his head, then three years later in a closet with a plan to end his life. In this conversation, Mike shares the voice that stopped him, the wife who took the wrong exit, and the long walk back to the man he was always meant to be. About the Guest Mike Tenney is a former law enforcement officer, medically retired with PTSD and major depression after twelve years on the job. He lives in Hawaii with his wife and family, where he is a soon-to-be grandfather and helps small businesses understand their financial potential. This is the first time Mike has publicly told this story. Chapters 0:00 Introduction - A Moment That Changes Everything 2:21 The Train Accident - October 15, 2015 3:05 Arriving First on Scene 6:54 The Breaking Point - Gun to His Head 9:14 The Voice That Saved His Life 10:15 Medically Retired - Identity in Crisis 12:20 The Red Flags He Missed 13:05 Skipping the Debriefs - How It All Piled Up 15:40 Hidden Addictions as Coping Mechanisms 16:59 Anger, Shame, and the Weight of It All 18:18 Psychache - When Everything Collapses 19:38 December 8, 2018 - The Second Crisis 21:34 Locked Out of His Own Safe 24:59 God Told Me To - Wife Saves His Life on the Freeway 28:44 Hope Returns - A Dream and a New Beginning 31:09 What He Was Hiding from His Wife 33:45 Why We Hide Our Hearts - The Fear of Vulnerability 36:37 The Shocking Truth About First Responder Suicide 45:15 You Are Not Alone - Message to Those Still Struggling 49:10 Being a Cop Is Not Who I Was, It's What I Did 50:26 Choosing a Life Around What Matters 51:34 Be There - The Whole Point of the Podcast 52:22 Gratitude and Closing Thoughts 52:56 Mike Calls Alan an Earth Angel 53:32 Final Message - You Are Not Alone, You Are Loved 54:53 Exalt - A Brotherhood for High Performers   Resources Mentioned West Coast Post-trauma Retreat (WCPR) — frsn.org/west-coast-post-trauma-retreat.html Warrior Heart — warriorsheart.com Wild at Heart by John Eldredge — Mike's #1 book The Shack by Wm. Paul Young Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl If You or Someone You Love is Struggling 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 in the US, or visit 988lifeline.org.

Bill Gross and speaks with attorney Colleen English Balderson about what folks need to know regarding trusts, titles, and probate. Contact Colleen:www.englishlawgroup.com(502) 425-8717 colleen@englishlawgroup.com

The Wild Edge of Sorrow (Part 1): Understanding Grief When Addiction Changes Someone You Love When addiction alters your relationship, grief follows — even if no one recognizes it. In Part 1 of this two-part series inspired by grief psychology, Andrea explores disenfranchised grief, ambiguous loss, and attachment rupture. You'll learn: Why your grief may feel invisible The layered losses addiction creates How to name what you're truly grieving Why grief needs witnessing, not fixing This episode weaves Self-Compassion and Community into the grieving process. Find deeper support in Andrea's book at:

Send us Fan MailWe sit with author Jerri Clark as he explains how severe mental illness can create a “gone but not gone” grief that families carry in silence. We talk about ambiguous loss, why closure often never comes, and how to keep living with love and meaning even when the outcome is out of our control. • Jerri's story of losing his son through psychosis, system failures, and suicide • What ambiguous loss means and why the ambiguity is unfixable • The guilt families feel when they grieve someone still living • Naming the losses: relationship, future, safety, predictability • Coping as a nonlinear process that does not deliver resolution • Learning to live with grief without letting it become your only identity • “This is not my fault” as a practical starting point • Adjust mastery and revising attachment when you cannot control outcomes • What readers can expect from the book's “do now” reflections and exercises • Why community, empathy, and support networks matter for healing If this kind of conversation matters to you, follow the show so you don't miss what comes next. https://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Season 7 of the Ageless Glamour Girls™ Podcast!How many of you take care of your grandchildren or other youngsters - or occasionally babysit them? Come on - most kids love spending time with their grandparents. And what would YOU do if they - or someone you loved - suddenly stopped breathing... or started choking?It's a question most of us hope we'll never have to answer. But when an emergency happens, every second counts.Ahead of the official start of summer... and in recognition of National CPR & AED Awareness Week, Ageless Glamour Girls™ Podcast Host Marqueeta Curtis-Haynes sits down with Pamela Isom, President and CEO of ICE Safety Solutions, to discuss the life-saving skills every family should know.A former biologist turned entrepreneur, Pam shares her remarkable journey into the world of CPR, First Aid, and AED training, and explains why emergency preparedness isn't just for healthcare professionals. It's for all of us.In this episode, we discuss:• Why so many adults have never been trained in CPR• What CPR and AEDs actually do• Why people freeze during emergencies• Common choking emergencies involving children• What grandparents, caregivers, and families should know• Family reunions, church groups, and community preparedness• How to get started with CPR and First Aid trainingWhether you're a grandmother, an ageless auntie, a caregiver, or simply someone who wants to be prepared, this conversation could help you gain the confidence to respond when every second counts.Because the life you save could belong to someone you love.CHEERS to Healthy Aging and Joyful Living, Luvvies!************ GUEST BIO:Pamela Isom, President/CEO,  ICE Safety Solutions Est. 1999.  https://www.getice.com/  Since she was a young girl Pam had one focus:“To be sure no one around her became ill, injured or would lose a life”Pamela fell in love with safety when she was 16 years old while working as a lifeguard, where she was exposed to CPR Training. Her life changing moment came when she used her CPR skills to recognize her father was suffering congestive heart failure and she leaped into action!Ms. Isom earned a degree in Biological Sciences from University of California Davis, while also earning a 4-time NCAA All-American status in Cross Country and the 1500M and 3000M. Following her athletic career Pamela started her career as a scientist in Cardiovascular Pharmacology working on the popular anti- inflammatory Aleve and the antiviral Tamiflu.  After 8 years in research, she left her career with the birth of her daughter and started ICE Safety Solutions, with the focus on providing life safety training for corporations across the US. Fast forward 27 years, ICE Safety Solutions is a nationally ranked safety company executing innovative & transformational VR/AR safety trainings, safety plans, and PPE in the areas of emergency response planning, training, execution, evacuation, active shooter, natural disasters and medical emergencies. Notable clientele includes Salesforce, NBA, EY, Honda, Oracle, CA Water Service, Cupertino Electric, Truebeck Construction, Golden State Warriors, Allstate, Toyota & Honda Financial and other Fortune 1000 companies. In 2017, ICE Safety Solutions received national recognition as the National Minority Business Enterprise of the Year and in 2018 acknowledged by the National Association of Women Business Owners, California as Business of the Year and Woman Owned Business Northern CA in  2019, 2020 and 2021.  In 2024, Pamela Isom has been recognized by the Woman Owned Business Enterprise Council Pacific Northwest (WBEC Pacific) STAR award. 2025 NMSDC Supplier of the Year, Class II, Finalist.Support the showSupport Ageless Glamour Girls™:www.agelessglamourgirls.com        www.linkedin.com/in/marqueetacurtishaynes       https://www.shopltk.com/explore/AgelessGlamourGirls https://www.youtube.com/@agelessglamourgirls      Instagram @agelessglamourgirlsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/agelessglamourgirlsPrivate (AGG) FB Group: The Ageless Café: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theagelesscafeTikTok: @agelessglamourgirlsPodcast Producers: Ageless Glamour Girls™ and Purple Tulip Media, LLC  

Not all distance in a family relationship is estrangement. Not everyone pulling away is escaping an abusive situation. In this episode, Whitney explores the gray area of quietly drifting from someone you love. Why does it happen? When does it cross into avoidance? What can reconnection look like realistically? Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.Have a question for Whitney? Send a voice memo or email to whitney@callinghome.coJoin the Family Cyclebreakers Club: https://callinghome.coFollow Whitney on Instagram | sitwithwhitFollow Whitney on YouTube | @whitneygoodmanlmftOrder Whitney's book, Toxic Positivity: https://sitwithwhit.com/toxic-positivitySign up for updates on Whitney's new book: https://cmnyyv4kpyt.typeform.com/to/PHMzjy0oThis podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the very drive that takes you to the top of your career is quietly dismantling everything underneath it? In this raw, deeply human episode of Legendary Leaders, host Cathleen O'Sullivan is joined by Nick Jonsson — global keynote speaker, bestselling author, and the world's number one thought leader on executive loneliness. Swedish-born, educated in Australia, and based across Southeast Asia for over two decades, Nick has spent 22 years living and working at the intersection of high performance and hidden struggle. Nick opens with the story most leaders never tell: how a working-class upbringing wired him to equate worth with relentless grind, how loneliness crept in silently behind every promotion, and how alcohol became his coping mechanism — not occasionally, but systematically. He and Cathleen explore what addiction really looks like in high-performing people and why it's so easy to miss, how "smiling depression" masks crisis even from those closest to us, why surrender is the first and most essential step toward something solid, and what leaders can do right now to build safer spaces — for their teams and for themselves. This is a conversation that will stop you mid-scroll and ask you the question Cathleen poses at the very start: if you stripped away the job title, the calendar, the KPIs — who are you? And are you okay?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​   Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 When Performance Meets Loneliness 00:05:54 Nick's Story: From Working-Class Roots to Rock Bottom 00:10:19 The Making of an Anxious Overachiever 00:14:14 Where Loneliness Really Lives 00:15:59 From Bad Habit to Addiction 00:28:07 Surrender as the First Step 00:31:03 Progress Over Perfection 00:34:59 The Relief Leaders Are Really Looking For 00:37:42 Psychological Safety — Theory vs. Reality 00:45:04 Signals Leaders Should Watch For 00:49:55 Depression, Hopelessness, and Smiling Through It 00:54:33 Seeing the Signs in Someone You Love 00:57:25 The Five Steps to Holistic Leadership 01:04:19 What We Can Do Every Day​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Key Takeaway: Loneliness at the Top Is Real — and Rarely Talked About: The higher you climb, the fewer safe spaces there are to admit struggle. Naming that is the first step toward changing it. Surrender Is Strength, Not Failure: Admitting something isn't working is not giving up — it's the starting point for everything that comes after. You cannot rebuild what you won't first put down. Progress Over Perfection in Recovery: Relapse doesn't mean starting over. What matters is honesty about what happened and what you'll do differently next time. Leaders Set the Culture by Going First: Psychological safety isn't a policy — it's a practice. When a leader owns their struggles openly, it gives everyone else permission to do the same. Build Your Safe Space Before You Need It: A coach, peer group, or trusted friend outside work isn't a luxury. It's what keeps pressure from becoming crisis.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ About Nick Jonsson: Nick Jonsson is a global keynote speaker, supervised psychotherapist, certified executive coach, and #1 international bestselling author recognised as the world's leading thought leader on executive loneliness. Swedish-born and educated in Australia, he has spent over 22 years living and working across Southeast Asia — in Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. As co-founder and Managing Director of Executives' Global Network (EGN), he built Southeast Asia's largest confidential peer network for senior executives and business owners. His bestselling book, Executive Loneliness, draws on his own recovery from burnout, alcoholism, and depression to help leaders break free from isolation and lead with wellbeing and sustainable performance. A LinkedIn Top Voice and award-winning entrepreneur, Nick works with leaders around the world on psychological safety, holistic leadership, and genuine connection. Connect with Nick Jonsson: Website: https://www.nickjonsson.com/  LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/nick-jonsson  Book: https://www.nickjonsson.com/executive-loneliness-book  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonssonnick/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NickJonsson  Podcast: https://www.nickjonsson.com/podcast    Connect with Cathleen O'Sullivan:  Business: https://cathleenosullivan.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-osullivan/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryLeaderswithCathleenOS   FOLLOW LEGENDARY LEADERS ON APPLE, SPOTIFY OR WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTS.  

It's one thing when a stranger laughs at your art. It's another when someone who knows you well does. Who laughs matters. A friend scrolling your website and snorting at an image. A partner chuckling at a line in your artist statement. A respected curator friend laughing during a performance, but not at the moment you expected.  Those laughs land differently. They don't feel like feedback. They feel like exposure. And in that split second, something primal happens. We think: I've done something wrong. Artists tell me this all the time. “My partner laughed at the wrong bit.” “My friend said it sounded like nonsense.” “My mum thought it was hilarious.” And the sore feeling that follows is rarely about the joke itself. It's about the rupture. When it's someone close, their reaction doesn't land as interpretation. It lands as truth. And we want those people to understand us. We want our family, our nearest and dearest, to see us wholly. Art and all the weird things we make and love.  We want them to nod and say, yes, I get you. So, when they laugh, or go quiet, or wince, the temptation is to retreat. To soften the edges. To clarify more. To become more reasonable, more legible, more likeable. In this episode, I slow this down. Uncover the four things happening in that moment so you can keep everything in context. KEY TAKEAWAYS The hardest skill in a creative life is trusting yourself to take risks while still wanting love. That tension doesn't go away. You can want your partner to understand your work and still accept that they might not. The people closest to us are not neutral audiences. They carry history, projection, worry. They may fear we're embarrassing ourselves, or them. They may simply not share our taste for strangeness. They can adore you and still not be your audience. Who laughs and at what matters? A renowned curator laughing at the wrong moment might be data about where you place your emphasis in future. BEST MOMENTS “Wanting to engage an audience is healthy. Wanting to be liked is different. Engagement is about connection. Being liked is about approval.” “Humour and awkwardness in art are not accidents. Often, they are the work. They are access points.” “Small retreats accumulate, and slowly the special sauce disappears - When someone you love laughs at your work, pause before you retreat.” “If everybody nods politely and no one is destabilised, you may have made something tidy, but tidy is not the same as alive.” HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com ** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Send a Text to the Moms - please include your contact info if you want a response. thanks!Guest: (returning) Jerri Niebaum Clark(Episodes 85 and 32 - Ambiguous Loss and Advocacy)In Gone Before Gone, Clark describes her son's “death by degrees” during a young adulthood wrecked by severe mental illness.Surviving a parent's nightmare led to Clark's memoir of self-help—a toolkit for living with “ambiguous loss,” a term coined by Pauline Boss, PhD, an academic, author, and long-time family therapist. Trained by Boss herself, Clark has blended Boss' concepts with her own experiences and the coping skills she's cultivated as a long-time yoga teacher.The result is a book like none other. Part memoir, part survival guide, complete with practical exercises .Quick recapJerri Clark explained how she transformed her grief into a practical guide using ambiguous loss theory, applying these concepts specifically to families dealing with severe mental illness, emphasizing that families can heal while still experiencing pain, and challenging common platitudes about grief and strength.Jerri shared insights about the importance of proper treatment, including clozapine and assisted outpatient treatment, and how families should not be defined solely by their caregiving roles. The episode concluded with all 3 Moms' (Mimi was not able to be there, Jerri is Mom #3)  message that families can live fulfilling lives alongside ongoing grief and advocacy work.Gone Before Gone book:https://a.co/d/0gQFqukAJohns Hopkins Symposium:https://events.jhu.edu/form/schizophrenia-center-annual-sympMindy and her book: https://mindygreiling.com/Randye and her book: https://randyekaye.com/Miriam and her book: https://www.miriam-feldman.com/Support the showWant to know more?Join our facebook page  Our websites:Randye KayeMindy Greiling Miriam (Mimi) Feldman

Send us Fan Mail You're the one checking in, staying up late, choosing your words carefully. You're showing up for someone you love. But who is showing up for you? In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Yusuf sits down with psychotherapist and author Yvette Murray to explore the emotional toll that falls on caregivers, partners, and family members when a loved one is going through a mental health decline. Yvette shares practical, grounded tools for building self-awareness, setting boundaries without guilt, and protecting your own well-being, not so you can step away, but so you can truly be there. About the Guest: Yvette Murray is a psychotherapist based in Toronto, Canada, and the author of The Mental Health Contagion: Navigating Yourself Through a Loved One's Mental Well-Being Decline. She is a facilitator of the Mental Health First Aid Certification and a mental health advocate and keynote speaker. Key Takeaways: Mental health struggles do not exist in isolation. The emotional symptoms of a loved one's decline, like anxiety, fear, and unpredictability, can quietly begin to affect those around them, a dynamic Yvette calls "the mental health contagion." Caregivers often dismiss their own pain by comparing it to what their loved one is going through. But feelings are not a competition. Your experience is valid, no matter how it measures up against someone else's. Support does not mean fixing. Sitting beside someone, accepting them as they are in that moment, is often the most powerful thing you can do. Caregiver burnout often begins with sleepless nights, shortened patience, and a quiet numbness, not a dramatic breakdown. The earlier you recognize the signs in yourself, the better. Yvette's core formula: Awareness + Acknowledgement + Action = Change. You cannot shift what you are not willing to see. Boundaries are not abandonment. Knowing what you need to stay psychologically safe is what allows you to show up consistently for the people you love. Connect With Yvette Murray: Website: https://mentalhealthtrainer.ca/  Book: https://mentalhealthtrainer.ca/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvettemurray/  Book available on Audible, in print, and as an ebook wherever books are sold. Episode Chapters: [00:00] The Quiet Heartbreak Nobody Talks About — an intro for the supporters, not the ones struggling [05:30] What Is the Mental Health Contagion? — how one person's decline can ripple outward (approx.) [09:00] The Anxiety You Didn't Know You Caught — how proximity to distress subtly shapes your own reactions (approx.) [12:00] Walking on Eggshells — the guilt, the blame, and the emotional weight caregivers carry silently (approx.) [15:20] Compassion Fatigue vs. Stress — why one feels like erosion and how to notice the difference (approx.) [18:00] Support Doesn't Mean Fixing — the most freeing idea in this entire conversation (approx.) [20:30] Boundaries, Burnout, and Coming Back to Yourself — practical tools for sustainable caregiving (approx.)   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6500+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Today with Steve Beal Sr., author of Generation Jumping: Losing Those Who Are Not Lost, to explore a perspective on grief that is both deeply personal and rooted in hope. Steve shares how a lifetime of loss—especially the passing of his father—shaped the way he understands grief today. We talk about the moments that stay with us, the memories that resurface when we least expect them, and why grief is not something we simply "get over," but something we learn to carry. One of the most powerful parts of our conversation is the role of hope. Not as something that replaces grief, but something that exists alongside it. Steve opens up about how hope can give meaning to sorrow, and how even in the hardest moments, there can be something to hold onto. We also talk about legacy—how the people we love continue to live on through our stories, our actions, and the way we choose to show up in the world. And how sometimes, without even realizing it, we become a source of hope for others walking through their own grief. This episode is a reminder that grief is real, necessary, and deeply human. But within it, there is also connection, purpose, and the opportunity to honor those we've lost in how we continue to live. Check Steve Beal Sr

Most people don't struggle with telling the truth…they struggle with how they say it.In this episode, John and Nancy Ortberg unpack what it really means to:“Speak the truth in love.”Through two powerful real-life stories, they show how condemnation quietly grows:- behind people's backs- inside groups- and in our own heartsAnd how it can be replaced with something better:- honesty without attack- truth without shame- connection instead of divisionBecause the goal isn't avoiding hard conversations…It's learning how to have them without condemnation.

When someone you love is dying, it is a complicated and often emotional time, and yet we aren't always fully aware that the person is really leaving us until those final hours. Whether we're holding onto hope for a miracle or we're just too wrapped up in caregiving to recognize where we are, there are mingled and sometimes confusing things going on in our hearts and minds. What can we do when it seems that someone we love is dying? These five points are based on personal experience, and while these are not a complete list of things to do or say, this episode will provide practical and hopefully helpful suggestions. VISIT THE SHOP AT KEEP THE HEART For Daily Proverb Readers: Apply: Living What We Learn-A 31-Day Devotional Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor FOR COUPLES: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor What Do I Have to Lose: A 50-Day Devotional (Book Two) by Janice Wolfe From Overwhelmed to Overcomer by Natalie Raynes Blanton Herbs for the Heart: A Study of James by Kathy Ashley Support this podcast with a donation HERE Follow Keep the Heart on Instagram Like Keep the Heart on Facebook

Send a textHow do you make peace with a breakup that felt sudden and one-sided, especially when you thought this person was your forever person?In part 4 of our attachment series, we're taking a turn into real life.What started as a plan to wrap up this series by answering your attachment questions shifted after a recent video on sudden breakups struck a massive nerve. The response was immediate. So many people were asking the same painful questions:What happened?Why didn't they tell me sooner?Was any of it real?Will they come back?In this episode of Love Shack Live, we unpack one of the hardest relationship experiences people face: when someone you love walks away, and you're left trying to understand something that doesn't fully make sense.We explore how attachment wounds show up in breakups, why someone may leave suddenly even when the connection was real, what happens when fear and overwhelm take over, and why so many people are left spiraling in self-blame after a one-sided ending.If you've ever been blindsided by a breakup, felt discarded, replayed every detail in your head, or struggled to find closure after someone exited without fully explaining why, this conversation is for you.Because sometimes a breakup like this is not about the love being fake.Sometimes it's about someone not having the skills to stay present inside the emotional risk of real intimacy.And if you're the one left behind, your healing begins by coming back to yourself.Resources Mentioned:Love in Limbo: 30-Day Roadmap: If you're navigating the confusion and emotional overwhelm that often follows a sudden breakup, the Love in Limbo 30-Day Roadmap is designed to help you find your footing again. This guided journey helps you regulate emotionally, reconnect with yourself, and gain clarity about what comes next, whether the relationship returns or not.Learn more here:

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When Someone You Love Is Dying: Anticipatory Grief with Jill McMahon In this episode, you'll hear: The four stages of anticipatory grief and how they differ from conventional grief How to navigate the emotions of loss before it happens, from acceptance and reflection to rehearsal and imagining life without your loved one Practical advice for mending relationships and preparing for inevitable goodbyes Mathew Blades welcomes grief specialist Jill McMahon to explore the often-overlooked experience of anticipatory grief, the emotional process that begins before a loved one passes away. Drawing from personal stories and professional wisdom, Jill outlines key stages in this unique grieving process and highlights the importance of honest self-reflection, open communication, and preparing for life's transitions. Together, they challenge listeners to “air check” their own relationships and find ways to reduce regret by making peace now, offering hope, comfort, and actionable insights for anyone facing loss. To get in touch with our podcast, email INFO@Learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com   Visit our Guests: Mathew Blades - MathewBlades.com Dr. Anna Marie Frank - https://drannamarie.com Cortney McDermott - https://www.cortneymcdermott.com Dr. Dave - https://www.drdaveaz.com/ Jill McMahon - Jillmcmahoncounseling.com To grab a copy of our 6-Week Wellness course, which is video-led, visit https://a.co/d/0ihE1vaw   If you want to use Streamyard to create a podcast like this, use this link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4656111098003456  

➡️ Get the full episode breakdown at Biology of Trauma® Podcast — Episode 162: Why Fixing Someone You Love Is Destroying Your Nervous System When someone you love is struggling with addiction, your nervous system absorbs what theirs numbs out. Relational trauma repair therapist Karen Moser joins Dr. Aimie Apigian to explain why the families of substance users often carry deeper nervous system dysregulation than the users themselves. This episode reveals the biological cost of trying to control another person's healing and what it takes to reclaim the parts of yourself that got lost along the way. In This Episode You'll Learn: (00:00) Why helping someone you love may be destroying your nervous system (02:00) What Relational Trauma Repair (RTR) is and how it works with the body (06:30) How Karen Moser brought Relational Trauma Repair (RTR) into addiction treatment and family work (08:00) Why the family's nervous system is often more dysregulated than the user's (11:00) Why sobriety alone does not resolve the family's nervous system patterns (15:00) Where relational trauma repair starts with families and self-relationship (19:00) How floor checks help name and locate emotions in the body (22:30) Why anger, shame, and even joy are emotions people learn to avoid (28:00) How childhood survival roles create adult role fatigue and burnout (38:00) A practical exercise to reconnect with the alive, strong parts of yourself Resources/Guides: The Biology of Trauma book — Get your copy here Songs of the Inner World — Dr. Aimie's YouTube channel for real, raw, honest words for your inner world. Nervous System Journal — Download at biologyoftrauma.com/book. Track how often you are in a survival state. Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 136: How Chaos of Early Childhood Trauma Affects Our Adult Nervous System with Dr. Tian Dayton Episode 158: Marijuana, Addiction, and the Body: What We've Been Getting Wrong with Kevin Sabet

Letting go of someone you love can feel like the hardest thing you'll ever do — especially if you have anxious attachment patterns. When your nervous system equates connection with safety, walking away can feel more intolerable than staying in pain.In this episode, I explore why letting go is so difficult, and what actually helps when love, attachment, and fear are all tangled together.I talk about:Why anxious attachment makes holding on feel safer than letting goHow we often confuse feelings with instructions for actionWhy waiting to “feel ready” or to stop loving someone keeps us stuckThe crucial distinction between love and compatibilityWhy letting go isn't a feeling — it's a choice you make again and againHow grief, discomfort, and longing are part of the process, not signs you've made a mistakeThis episode is both a pep talk and a reality check — an invitation to trust yourself enough to choose what's right for you, even when it hurts, and even when you still love them.If you're navigating a breakup or struggling to let go, be sure to check out my free breakup training: https://www.stephanierigg.com/break-up-webinar