Podcasts about Soul

Shame has a way of convincing us to hide, disconnect, and believe we are alone. Yet beneath every struggle is a deeper longing: to be fully known and loved. In this episode, Dr. Curt Thompson explores how shame impacts our ability to connect, heal, and live fully through the lens of Scripture, neuroscience, and attachment theory. Together, we explore how God's presence and the power of community restore what shame has fractured. This conversation invites us to move from hiding to being seen, known, and loved, and to discover how beauty and healing can emerge from broken places. Resources: Register For The 2026 Summit Now! Dr. Curt's Thompson's Website GET STARTEDSummit 2026!: Register NowFree eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal TraumaFree eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From PornSchedule Your Free 15-Minute Counseling ConsultationJoin A Pure Desire Online Group SOCIALSFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on X (Twitter) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RESOURCES- Step into your next level of growth and join me inside Lotus Rising Premium Coaching at danettecoaching.com - Manifestival™ 2026 is happening in Sedona. A powerful experience to help you release, reset, and step into your next level. Join me: https://danettemay.com/manifestivalAZ2026 - Join my 3-Day Abundance Challenge and get step-by-step coaching to manifest financial, spiritual, and relational abundance. Sign up now at danetteabundance.comCONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comHow do you know when your intuition is speaking, and when fear, conditioning, or self-doubt is getting in the way? In this episode of The Danette May Show, I sit down with psychic medium, author, and spiritual teacher Theresa Watson to explore intuition, mediumship, spirit communication, and the wisdom already living within your body. Theresa shares how she discovered her abilities, why so many of us stop trusting ourselves, and how physical sensations, energetic signals, and inner knowing can help guide our choices.We also talk about soul contracts, setting boundaries with spirit, the difference between a psychic and a medium, trusting yourself after difficult decisions, and helping sensitive or intuitive children understand what they are experiencing. This conversation is a powerful reminder that your intuition is not something you need to earn. It is something you can begin listening to, strengthening, and trusting more deeply every day.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Meet psychic medium Theresa Watson(0:53) Welcome and guest introduction(3:50) Why Theresa said yes(4:28) Choosing guests through intuition(5:47) Real intuition vs. social media trends(8:02) Why we stop trusting ourselves(9:36) Soul contracts and relationship lessons(10:18) Embracing life as a medium(13:17) The hot tub awakening(15:58) Opening the door to spirit(20:19) Losing a friend over religious beliefs(21:20) How mediumship feels in the body(21:43) Clearing energy before a reading(22:27) Practicing trust in your intuition(23:24) Magnetic energy and family gifts(24:28) Setting boundaries with spirit(26:25) Psychic vs. medium(27:03) Women trusting their inner knowing(29:21) How to stay empowered(30:31) When spirit cannot come through(32:45) Recognizing intuition through body signals(35:24) Supporting intuitive children(36:26) Finding your why(38:28) Owning your truth in relationships(39:09) Final message and closing thoughtsCONNECT WITH THERESAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingheartsmedium Website: https://www.healingheartsmedium.com/ Programs: https://www.skool.com/awakening-your-spiritual-gifts/about Book: https://a.co/d/0cQsKVMc

How the Leopard Got His Spots by Rudyard Kipling — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep, Insomnia & Deep Relaxation | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you fall asleep — read slowly and softly by Martin, for anyone lying awake and wanting something gentle to drift off to. Tonight's reading is How the Leopard Got His Spots, one of Rudyard Kipling's much-loved Just So Stories, first published in 1902 and long out of copyright. It's a warm, playful tale of the bare, sunlit High Veldt, of a giraffe and a zebra who slip away into a shadowy forest, of Baviaan the wise baboon and his riddling advice, and of how a leopard and his hunting companion finally learn to change. Kipling wrote these stories to be spoken aloud to a child at bedtime — the rolling, repeating rhythm and the familiar refrain of "best beloved" are exactly what makes them settle a restless mind. There is nothing to follow here and nothing to do. No breathing exercise, no affirmations. Just a voice in the dark and a story that goes somewhere far away from your own day. If you fall asleep long before the leopard ever finds his spots, the story has done its job. This is Books at Bedtime, part of Coffee Break for the Soul from the Calming Anxiety podcast — a growing library of classic sleep stories, relaxing audiobooks and public-domain readings for insomnia, night-time anxiety and deep relaxation. Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett. Every Books at Bedtime story is also inside Anchored, our iOS app — offline-ready, with a built-in nightlight for the small hours, so there is always something waiting for you at three in the morning. Sleep well, my friend, and in your dreams, be kind.  

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In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard welcomes Edi Matsumoto, a visionary artist, former nurse practitioner, and bestselling author of Otter Therapy: 50 Whimsical Whisker Moments for the Soul. After spending nearly 30 years in healthcare, Edi made the courageous decision to leave a career she loved and embrace her true calling as an artist, transforming burnout into a life filled with creativity, joy, and purpose. Together, they explore how aligning your work with your passions can dramatically increase productivity, resilience, and fulfillment. Edi shares the pivotal moments that shaped her journey, from volunteering with Mother Teresa and navigating the changing healthcare system to discovering her artistic talent, opening her own gallery, and creating her signature "Otter Therapy" collection that has delighted people around the world. Gerald and Edi discuss the importance of mentors, coaches, and supportive relationships in helping us recognize gifts we often overlook in ourselves. They also dive into the Japanese concept of ikigai, explaining how discovering the intersection of your talents, passions, purpose, and livelihood can create a more meaningful and productive life. Whether you're feeling burned out in your career, searching for greater purpose, or looking for practical ways to reconnect with joy and creativity, this episode offers inspiring stories and actionable insights to help you create a life that's aligned with who you truly are. Ready to discover your own ikigai? Listen now and learn how embracing your gifts can transform both your productivity and your life.   What We Discuss [00:00] Productivity Smarts introduction [02:04] Meet Edi Matsumoto [04:53] Leaving healthcare to pursue art [08:02] Burnout, courage, and starting over [10:08] Why joy fuels productivity [12:15] Opening an art gallery without business experience [13:59] Finding a unique artistic niche [16:12] Creating the Otter Therapy movement [17:03] Why coaching accelerates success [20:05] Seeing the gifts you can't see yourself [22:19] Lessons learned from Mother Teresa [27:33] Turning work into a calling [28:04] Staying creative without burning out [30:27] Shifting your mindset in seconds [34:08] Simple ways to restore joy and energy [36:15] Discovering your ikigai [39:14] Living in alignment with your purpose [40:34] Where to find Edi and Otter Therapy [42:36] Final thoughts and subscribe   Notable Quotes [09:46] "I just love my life right now. I do what I love, and I'm still able to serve people and heal people." – Edi Matsumoto [17:23] "When we're inside the bottle, we can't see the label." – Gerald J. Leonard [21:22] "Sometimes it takes another person to see your gift." – Edi Matsumoto [27:25] "If you find your calling and it becomes your job, you'll never work a day in your life." – Gerald J. Leonard [34:37] "You can change your thoughts. You can change your mood instantly." – Edi Matsumoto [38:59] "Once you find alignment, productivity flows naturally." – Edi Matsumoto [40:24] "Life is short. Don't do what other people expect you to do. Do what you want to do." – Edi Matsumoto   Resource and Links Edi Matsumoto LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edi-matsumoto-781696140 Website: edimatsumoto.com Gallery: Edi Matsumoto Art & Design Gallery, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California Book: Otter Therapy: 50 Whimsical Whisker Moments for the Soul   Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com   Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard   Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds

This is episode is part of the Heart and Soul book series. If you haven't heard: WE ARE RELEASING A BOOK! Handlebar Volume 1: Heart and Soul, A Practical Guide To Help You Open Your Heart And Clear Out Your Soul is now available for pre-order and official releases on August 25th. (Link below)In this episode the Smiths reveal what they have been working on and talk through an overview of the book. Preorder here:https://upperroom.store/products/handlebars-heart-soul?fbclid=PAdGRleATLcN1wZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp2Y1_QgaZE-_A05-8hfAS3ShjEr5-4AfnhWxEMS5WaZUvNdu1IgAqP3MHLrK_aem_-4kQgXGwNJwDRnrtStjC7QPreorder from Amazon:https://us.amazon.com/Handlebars-Heart-Aaron-W-Smith/dp/B0G36GNRPXCheck out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast

The Beginning of the Armadillos by Rudyard Kipling — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep, Insomnia & Deep Relaxation | Books at Bedtime Let sleep come gently tonight with a soothing bedtime story, read slowly and softly to quiet a busy mind. This is "The Beginning of the Armadillos" by Rudyard Kipling, one of his beloved Just So Stories — a warm, whimsical tale from the high and far-off times, told for rest rather than excitement. On the banks of the turbid Amazon, a stickly-prickly hedgehog and a slow-solid tortoise outwit a puzzled Painted Jaguar, and in doing so quietly become something entirely new. The looping, sing-song rhythm and the gentle "O Best Beloved" refrain make it perfect for drifting off — there is nothing to solve and nowhere to be, only a familiar voice and an unhurried story carrying you toward sleep. This is part of Books at Bedtime from Calming Anxiety — a growing library of classic public-domain stories and Coffee Break for the Soul readings, hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett. Ideal for insomnia, bedtime wind-down, NSDR (non-sleep deep rest), anxiety relief and relaxation, and available any time inside the Anchored app. So settle in, let your eyes close, and don't worry about following every word. If you fall asleep before the armadillos are made, that is exactly the point. …be kind, and sleep well.  

Welcome to Day 2913 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2913 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 145:14-21 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2913 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2913 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Open Hand of the Sovereign King – Satisfying the Soul and Guarding the Faithful On our previous trek together—on Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve—we stood on the breathtaking mountain pass of Psalm One Hundred Forty-Five, exploring verses eight through thirteen. We contemplated the magnificent, self-revealed character of Yahweh; a King who is merciful, compassionate, slow to anger, and filled with unfailing, covenant-keeping love. We celebrated His everlasting kingdom that spans every physical and spiritual generation across the entire cosmos. Today, as we step onto the final ridge of this magnificent psalm, advancing into Psalm One Hundred Forty-Five, verses fourteen through twenty-one, David brings this grand, acrostic masterpiece to its ultimate, soaring climax. What makes this passage so extraordinary is how it seamlessly bridges the infinite with the intimate. David takes our eyes—which were previously gazing at the eternal throne of the universe—and gently directs them down to the everyday realities of human suffering, physical hunger, and heartfelt prayer. As we close out the very last psalm directly attributed to King David in the Book of Psalms, we will discover how the supreme Ruler of the celestial council personally bends down to lift the weary, open His generous hand to feed all creation, and draw near to everyone who calls upon His name in truth. The first segment is” The Divine Provider: Lifting the Burdened and Opening the Heavenly Hand Let us open our hearts to the tender, sustaining care of our Creator, as recorded in the New Living Translation, grouping together the logical, contiguous thoughts found in verse fourteen, verse fifteen, and verse sixteen. The Lord helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads. The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it. When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing. In these three beautiful verses, David unveils a radical, breathtaking vision of divine care that would have thoroughly shocked the ancient Near Eastern world. In the pagan nations surrounding Israel, earthly kings and their territorial deities operated with cold, imperious detachment. The pagan gods were believed to be needy, demanding entities who created human beings solely as slaves to build their temples and feed them with ritual sacrifices. Furthermore, human kings in antiquity rarely cared for the weak, the poor, or the crippled; they valued only the strong, the wealthy, and the warrior class. But look at how Yahweh, the true Lord of the divine council, reveals Himself! He is the Sovereign God who actively bends down to help the fallen and lifts up those who are bowed low beneath crushing burdens. David paints a magnificent picture of universal cosmic dependence, declaring that the eyes of all creatures—from the smallest bird in the forest to the highest angelic host in the heavens—look to Yahweh in expectant hope. And how does the King of the universe respond? He does not send a cold bureaucrat, nor does He demand an impossible tribute. Instead, with astonishing simplicity and fatherly warmth, He simply opens His hand! In Hebrew thought, the open hand of Yahweh is the ultimate symbol of effortless, boundless generosity. By a mere gesture of His sovereign hand, He satisfies the deep hunger and thirst of every living thing on earth. Whether it is physical food for the wilderness beast or spiritual sustenance for a weary traveler on life's trek, our God is the generous Provider whose open hand keeps the entire cosmos alive and thriving. The second segment is: The Righteous Refuge: Drawing Near to the Sincere Soul The narrative now deepens, moving from physical provision to moral perfection and intimate spiritual fellowship, as David combines his logical thoughts in verse seventeen, verse eighteen, and verse nineteen. The Lord is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness. The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them. Consider the staggering moral contrast David highlights in verse seventeen! Yahweh is “righteous in everything he does” and “filled with kindness.” In the original language, that word for kindness is chasid—meaning He acts out of absolute, holy loyalty and steadfast covenant love. In the unseen heavenly assembly, where principalities and powers observe the unfolding of human history, Yahweh's reign stands completely unblemished. There is no corruption in His courtroom, no partiality in His judgments, and no cruelty in His decrees. Every single act of His providence is saturated with flawless righteousness and gentle kindness. Then, look at the profound promise in verse eighteen and verse nineteen: “The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.” In ancient royal courts, approaching a human monarch was a terrifying, life-threatening ordeal; you needed official clearance, elevated status, or lavish gifts just to stand in the outer courtyard. Yet, the supreme Ruler of heaven and earth makes Himself immediately accessible to anyone who cries out to Him with a sincere, honest heart! He does not require slick religious jargon or ritual performance; He demands only truth—an authentic, unmasked soul. When those who reverently fear Him cry out from the depths of distress, the Almighty does not turn a deaf ear. He hears their cries, grants their deepest spiritual desires, and personally steps into their circumstances to execute a glorious rescue. The third segment is: The Dual Verdict and the Universal Song of Eternity As we approach the final movement of this extraordinary psalm, David brings his narrative to a powerful, dual-sided climax, weaving together the contiguous thoughts in verse twenty and verse twenty-one. The Lord protects all who love him, but he destroys the wicked. I will praise the Lord, and may everyone on earth bless his holy name forever and ever. In verse twenty, David presents the ultimate, inescapable crossroads of cosmic history: "The Lord protects all who love him, but he destroys the wicked." In the ancient Israelite worldview, the world is locked in a real spiritual conflict between the kingdom of Yahweh and the forces of chaos, idolatry, and darkness. God's protective guard—His divine shield—encamps continuously around those who align their hearts with Him in love. But those who persistently choose wickedness, oppression, and rebellion against the Creator are choosing their own ultimate undoing. The judgment of Yahweh is not petty vengeance; it is the necessary, holy purging of evil from His creation, ensuring that chaos will never have the final word in His universe. And then, look at how David concludes verse twenty-one! This is an historic moment in the Psalter. David utters his very last recorded words in the Book of Psalms: "I will praise the Lord, and may everyone on earth bless his holy name forever and ever." What a magnificent way for the warrior king to sign his final psalm! David begins with his individual vow—"I will praise the Lord"—and then immediately expands his voice to encompass the entire globe, praying that "everyone on earth"—all flesh, all nations, and all generations—would join in blessing Yahweh's holy name for all eternity. David hands off the baton of praise to us, inviting the whole world to join the heavenly council in endless, joyful adoration of our King! If you found this podcast insightful, please subscribe and leave us a review, then encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of, ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.' As we take this Trek of life together, let us always: Liv Abundantly, Love Unconditionally, Listen Intentionally, Learn Continuously, Lend to others Generously, Lead with Integrity, Leave a Living Legacy Each Day, I am Guthrie Chamberlain, reminding you to, “Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy your journey, and create a great day, every day! Join me next time for more daily wisdom!

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Settle in for a soothing bedtime story to help you drift off to sleep: Rudyard Kipling's "The Cat That Walked by Himself," read in full as part of Coffee Break for the Soul, within our Books at Bedtime collection.If you're looking for a calming audiobook to quiet a racing mind, ease insomnia, and fall asleep naturally, let this gentle classic wrap around you like a warm blanket. From Kipling's much-loved Just So Stories, this is a tale of the very beginning of things — when the tame animals were still wild — and of one wonderfully independent cat who strikes his own clever bargain to win a place by the fire, the warm white milk, and a corner of the cave… yet still walks by himself, for "all places are alike to him." Read slowly and warmly by Martin Hewlett of Calming Anxiety, the hypnotic rhythm and gentle repetition of Kipling's storytelling is made for winding down, relaxation, and letting the day fall away. Whether you keep it for bedtime, a quiet coffee-break moment for the soul, or simply a peaceful audiobook to relax to, this Books at Bedtime reading is here whenever you need to slow down and rest. Close your eyes, breathe slowly, and let the story carry you off. Sweet dreams… and be kind.

Tim Atlas is a musician, producer, and Grammy-winning songwriter in Los Angeles. His new EP, Reverso, was recorded in his home studio and combines Indie and Psych rock with RnB and Soul.  Tim spoke to me about the production of Reverso. We touched on songwriting, arranging, and collaboration. Tim shared how he likes to move fast and commit to his sounds by printing them with outboard gear and effects. We covered a lot of ground from practical techniques to philosophical approaches.  Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: Reverso album by Tim Atlas - https://timatlas.ffm.to/reverso "Reverso" Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhrC6PP8g9c Tim Atlas Website - https://www.timatlas.co Tim's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@timatlas Tim's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/timothyatlas/ Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc  5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/ Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Drift off to a soothing bedtime story for grown-ups and little ones alike: Rudyard Kipling's "The Elephant's Child," read in full as part of Coffee Break for the Soul, within our Books at Bedtime collection. If you're looking for a calming audiobook to quiet a busy mind, ease insomnia, and help you fall asleep naturally, let this gentle classic carry you gently into deep, restful sleep. From Kipling's beloved Just So Stories, "The Elephant's Child" follows one small elephant — full of 'satiable curiosity — on a journey to the great grey-green, greasy Limpopo River, to discover at last how the elephant got its trunk. Read slowly and warmly by Martin Hewlett of Calming Anxiety, the familiar rhythm and repetition of Kipling's storytelling is perfect for winding down, relaxation, and letting go of the day. Whether you keep it for bedtime, a quiet coffee-break moment for the soul, or simply a peaceful audiobook to relax to, this Books at Bedtime reading is here whenever you need to slow down and rest. Close your eyes, breathe slowly, and let the story do the rest. Sweet dreams… and be kind.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief--4110266/support.Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

EVEN MORE about this episode!Do babies choose their parents before they're born—and could anxiety be your soul trying to get your attention?In this episode of the Ask Julie Ryan Show, Julie Ryan welcomes psychotherapist and intuitive counselor Maria T. Rothenburger for a fascinating conversation about spirit babies, soul contracts, intuition, and the hidden wisdom of the body.Together, Julie and Maria explore whether souls choose their families before birth, how spirit babies communicate, and why anxiety, intuition, and body sensations often carry important guidance rather than something to fear. They discuss soul contracts, fertility, pre-birth planning, emotional healing, nutrition, and the surprising ways life challenges can become invitations to deeper purpose and spiritual awakening.Whether you're curious about spirit babies, navigating anxiety, exploring your intuition, or searching for a deeper understanding of your life's path, this heartfelt conversation offers comfort, practical wisdom, and a fresh perspective on the soul's journey before, during, and beyond this lifetime.Guest Biography:Maria T. Rothenburger, PhD is a psychotherapist, spirit baby communicator, bestselling author, and host of The Reluctant Medium Podcast and TV show. She has a nerdy, science side as well as a hippie, spiritual vibe. Using a combination of grounded, practical strategies and connection to the Other Side, she helps people move from brokenhearted and stuck, to connected and peaceful. Episode Chapters:(0:01:35) Are Emotions Messages from the Soul?(0:05:25) Fertility, Control & Surrender(0:09:06) Spirit Babies: Do Souls Choose Their Families?(0:25:55) Divine Guidance That Led to Adoption(0:41:05) Anxiety vs. Intuition(0:43:44) Healing Through Nutrition(0:52:08) Trusting Your Intuition(1:01:47) When Spirit Babies Appeared(1:09:26) Pink Starlights & Soul Contracts(1:21:41) Why We Incarnate➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!

RESOURCES- Step into your next level of growth and join me inside Lotus Rising Premium Coaching at danettecoaching.com- Fuel your day with Rootz Nutrition Protein Superfood: a clean protein plus greens blend designed to support energy, curb cravings, and nourish your body with real superfoods.Click this link to get your exclusive discount and try it for yourself.CONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comIn this vulnerable episode of The Danette May Show, I'm sharing what it feels like when your biggest dreams begin manifesting at the same time you are navigating one of the hardest seasons of your life. After holding the vision for more than 10 years, I officially signed on to create a new show centered around soul writing, spiritual connection, and helping people access the wisdom already within them.I also open up about trust, friendship, fear, divine timing, and the emotional shifts that can come with personal expansion. We explore what soul writing is, how it can bring clarity to relationships, health, business, motherhood, and major life decisions, and why you do not have to keep outsourcing your answers. This episode is a reminder that manifestation and healing can unfold together, and even your hardest moments can lead you back to prayer, intuition, and your deepest inner truth.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Putting yourself first again(3:29) When dreams manifest and the past resurfaces(4:19) The new show announcement(6:47) What soul writing is(7:48) Testing soul writing on camera(8:28) Why this new show matters(9:24) Visibility, trust, and friendship fears(11:46) Spiritual tools for hard seasons(13:38) Returning to your inner truth

What do your dreams mean? Can you use them to transform your life? Award-winning poet, author, teacher and certified dream therapist Rodger Kamenetz explains how the deeper meanings of our dreams can lead us into spiritual realms we would otherwise never discover. In his book “The History of Last Night's Dream,” he searches for the spiritual truths and directions of our dreams and, in the process, opens a new world to the soul. Oprah says, "What's so exciting about this book is that it talks about how there's a whole other life that we are living when we sleep, and that our dreams are there as offerings and gifts to us if we only recognize what the dreams are there to teach us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“A comprehensive guide to healing that incorporates psychological, physical, and spiritual practices for overall wellness.”—Kirkus Reviews• Explains how to connect with your Soul for inner guidance, peace, and an opportunity to reach your highest potential• Offers integrative psychological, spiritual, and mind-body practices to help you reduce stress and your reactive behaviors, and reconnect with your higher consciousness• Reveals your Soul's purpose through proven methodology and shows how to cultivate gratitude, compassion, and happiness by living an authentic lifeExploring the intersection of spirituality and neuroscience—utilizing both to optimize spiritual and mental health—psychiatrist and neuroscientist Helen Lavretsky shows that the evolution of the Soul is the purpose of life. Drawing on the latest research and examples from her clinical practice, Lavretsky helps you know and embody your Soul—a union that provides inner guidance, peace, balance, happiness, and an opportunity to reach your highest potential.Lavretsky aims to put the psyche (soul) back into psychology using a proven methodology to enable you to control reactive behavior and reconnect with higher consciousness. She gives guidance on how to navigate challenges and spiritual emergencies, such as the Dark Night of the Soul, with enhanced intuitive abilities and clarity.With clinical examples and more than 20 practical exercises, Lavretsky shows how you can incorporate the neuroscience of spiritual awakening to transform negative thoughts and feelings into a sense of excitement and curiosity. This will increase your ability to reduce stress, regulate negative emotions, improve your brain health, and cultivate gratitude, compassion, and a consistent sense of serenity and well-being by living a truly authentic life.Helen Lavretsky, MD, MS, is an integrative and geriatric psychiatrist, neuro-scientist, and a professor of psychiatry at UCLA. She directs clinical and research programs in integrative mental health and serves as a director of research for the UCLA Integrative Medicine Collaborative. She lives in Los Angeles.https://drhelenlavretsky.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Craig and Adam talk about growing up together, living in Tennessee, and getting detention a lot.New Loosey Goosey "Driving on Mushrooms" Merch Out Now!- https://www.craigconantstore.comGet your tickets now for The Woopsie Daisy Tour! - https://punchup.live/craigconantFollow Craig!IG - https://instagram.com/craigpconant/TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@craigpconant/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/craigpconant/Merch - https://craigconantstore.com/Follow Adam!IG - https://www.instagram.com/adammockett/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@themockettsSend in your hip hop beats for a chance to win $500, merch, and a credit in Craig's upcoming special! Send entries to communityservicepod@gmail.comFollow the podcast!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/communityservicepodIG - https://www.instagram.com/communityservicepodTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@communityservicepodSend your poop stories, party stories, or prank stories to communityservicepod@gmail.com or DM communityservicepod on IG! (audio submissions welcome)Business Plugs:Need a natural, holistic facial or some Ayurvedic healing?Contact Cynthia at Ritual Skin and Soul:https://instagram.com/livecynplyayurveda/https://instagram.com/ritualskinandsoul/Check out Brian Johnson's Art! He did the 3 Skeletons Skateboards + The New Podcast Studio: https://www.instagram.com/brianjohnsonstudios/Aztlan Herbal Remedies - https://www.aztlanherbalremedies.com/Kettlebells South Bay - https://www.instagram.com/kettlebellssouthbay/PV Coin Exchange - https://palosverdescoinexchange.com/Deadlight Visions Graphic Design - https://instagram.com/deadlightvisions/Donny Honcho's Healthy Pet Products - https://linktr.ee/localdogdaddySwank Hank's Handmade EDC - https://swankhanks.com/Glitch Pudding, Acrylic Artist - https://instagram.com/glitchpudding/Hoobs Glass Art - https://www.hoobsglass.net/The Pet's Choice Animal Groomers - https://www.instagram.com/thepetschoice_wilmington.ca/Craig's Holistic Doctors:Dr. Jay - https://www.instagram.com/100yearsjay/PBC Health - https://www.instagram.com/pbchealthwellness/Healing/Hustling Links:Louise Hay - https://youtu.be/lz16YqpWkz4Wayne Dyer - https://youtu.be/44ImQV46lF4Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life - https://youtube.com/watch?v=14JxE7i0EPcLouise Hay Sleep Meditation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz8bHR4o7E0Emmet Fox - Prayer Is Not A Way Of Asking, But Of Receiving - https://youtu.be/Tf4yVNtMOgw?si=fQGIg-SGgbF8nBuSRobert Kiyosaki - Liabilities to Assets - https://youtube.com/watch?v=A8vD_XO0vUUCraig's favorite healers:Esther Hicks (AKA Abraham Hicks)Joe DispenzaBruce LiptonDr. SebiAlso shout out to these light workers giving out that lost knowledge:Dr. Delbert BlairDolores CannonSantos Bonnaci

Resistance is always the greatest near the breakthrough. Today, we dive into what growth actually looks like while building a soul-based business. If you're on this journey, you might already know that your business growth and your personal growth are not two separate tracks – they're the same track. That's why I'm sharing the mechanism to help you take action through fear and resistance, turn your biggest triggers into the most direct path to growth, and work with the energy of expansion to get results faster. Plus, I'll leave you with a personal challenge to unlock your next level of growth in business and in life.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 What does growth look like in a soul-based business? 03:25 One question to ask yourself when your business feels stuck. 06:05 How to take the most direct path through resistance. 09:35 Why you have to take action if you want to move past fear. 13:45 What makes community the ultimate cheat code for growth? 16:00 How your biggest triggers are access points for expansion. 20:05 What I learned from almost "cute quitting" my first book. 23:25 A challenge to unlock your next level of growth.   RESOURCES + LINKS Save $200 on your ticket for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event HERE!   FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Take a look at Joni's newest book: "Keeping Faith When Life Hurts." Order it here. --------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.

Books at Bedtime: The Escape by Katherine MansfieldStep away from the noise of your day and allow your mind to settle. Tonight, cozy up under the blankets for a beautifully measured reading of Katherine Mansfield's classic short story, The Escape.Following a couple's tension-filled journey through a sweltering Mediterranean landscape after a missed train, the story shifts profoundly into an exquisite, dreamlike encounter with a majestic silver tree and a singing voice. This sudden transition from the friction of daily life into an enveloping, deep stillness mirrors the very process of letting go at the end of a long day—making it a perfect "Coffee Break for the Soul." Let the hypnotic descriptions of smoky olive trees, sea breezes, and immense quietude guide your nervous system into total tranquility.Whether you are seeking gentle comfort to overcome insomnia, searching for a peaceful sleep aid, or simply craving a moment of deep relaxation to untangle a busy mind, lay back and let this reading carry you away.Why This Episode Will Help You Sleep Tonight:Eases Insomnia: Soft-spoken, rhythmic narration gives your mind a gentle, low-stakes focus, pulling you out of the overthinking loop.Deep Relaxation: The story's atmospheric transition into a deep, enfolded silence acts as a natural bridge toward sleep.Calming Distraction: Swaps your current anxieties for a vintage, vivid landscape that naturally encourages a restful state.About Calming Anxiety & Books at BedtimeBrought to you by the Calming Anxiety podcast network, Books at Bedtime pairs timeless literature with the soothing art of vocal relaxation. Your host draws upon years of clinical insight to slow your breathing, calm your racing thoughts, and help you transition peacefully from wakefulness to deep, restorative rest.Break free from the cycle of insomnia.Surrender the day and welcome comfort.Rediscover a peaceful path to sleep.Take a slow, deep breath, release the tension in your shoulders, and let the reading enfold you.Listen & Learn More: Visit calminganxiety.fm to explore our online course, masterclasses, and targeted resources for long-term anxiety and panic relief.If these bedtime readings bring you comfort, please subscribe, rate, and share them with someone you care about. Be kind to yourself.

Ken and Lima dig into Ohio State's brutal schedule and whether the Buckeyes could realistically lose four games and still make the expanded playoff, before pivoting into a broader lament about how NIL and the transfer portal have changed the sport. Ken argues something has to give on regulation, pointing to real examples of players getting sued over buyouts, while Owen and Ken share personal stories about players and coaches leaving the moment a better opportunity appears. They also wrestle with how much big-money boosters now determine a program's success independent of tradition, culture, or coaching.

We are subjected to the temptations of confusion, cynicism, and nihilism like never before. So many pressures, including new ones, seemingly by the day, push us in these directions. What formative things can we do to help ourselves and our society be a part of a hopeful story instead? Two of our Trinity Forum Senior Fellows, psychiatrist Curt Thompson and columnist David French, come from different disciplines, but in this episode, they provide complementary insights into the hopeful practices of thought and action we're all looking for. This episode was recorded live at the 2025 gathering of the Trinity Forum Senior Fellows in Washington, DC. The moderator is Trinity Forum President Cherie Harder.Go deeper into the topics discussed with these Trinity Forum Readings:The Federalist Papers (with an introduction by David French)The Purchase of a Soul by Victor HugoPolitics, Morality, & Civility by Václav HavelOn Friendship by Marcus Tullius Cicero

In this episode, Harmony sits down with Karina for a conversation about the wisdom that's been inside us all along. Karina explains why she never uses tarot to predict the future — instead, she reads the cards as mirrors for the archetypal patterns already shaping our lives. They talk about magnetic creation, the eight-year fear block that kept her new book on a shelf, and the Terma ritual she teaches for manifesting from alignment instead of force. Along the way, Karina does a live tarot reading on air, and the conversation turns to AI, synchronicity, and what it really means to trust your own inner guidance. Guest: Karina La Puma is an author, intuitive guide, Reiki master, and Western astrologer (practicing since 1979). She's the creator of “A Toolkit for Awakening,” an eleven-book series weaving together tarot, astrology, mythology, psychology, and the hero's journey, and the designer of her own digital tarot deck. Her newest book, Awaken Magnetic Creation: Manifesting Your Dreams, is out now. In This Episode Why the wisdom we're seeking isn't out there somewhere — it's already inside us Karina's Sicilian and Calabrese roots, and her family's restaurant-and-bar life in small-town Pennsylvania How curiosity about astrology and tarot in her twenties turned into eleven books Inside “A Toolkit for Awakening” and the tarot deck that took 30 years to finish Karina's daily three-card ritual — body, mind, and emotions What “magnetic creation” means, and how it's different from ordinary manifestation (20:51) The eight-year fear block that delayed her own book — and the broken ankle that finally stopped her in her tracks AI as a creative co-creator: where it helps, and where Karina draws the line A live, on-air tarot reading for a listener facing a creative crossroads The Terma method: a ritual for burying the past, the future, and the present to manifest from essence, not form Archetypes, synchronicity, and what happens when the veil between inner and outer life gets thin Links & Resources Karina's book: Awaken Magnetic Creation: Manifesting Your Dreams Free gifts (Cosmic Codes + 10 Transformational Steps for Flow and Fulfillment): soul-source.org or klapuma.com Follow the show: @findingharmonypodcast Follow Harmony: @harmonyslaterofficial Curious about Harmony's November retreat on the west coast of Canada? DM @harmonyslaterofficial to request an application. The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind:  https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermind FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

In this episode, Harmony sits down with Karina for a conversation about the wisdom that's been inside us all along. Karina explains why she never uses tarot to predict the future — instead, she reads the cards as mirrors for the archetypal patterns already shaping our lives. They talk about magnetic creation, the eight-year fear block that kept her new book on a shelf, and the Terma ritual she teaches for manifesting from alignment instead of force. Along the way, Karina does a live tarot reading on air, and the conversation turns to AI, synchronicity, and what it really means to trust your own inner guidance. Guest: Karina La Puma is an author, intuitive guide, Reiki master, and Western astrologer (practicing since 1979). She's the creator of “A Toolkit for Awakening,” an eleven-book series weaving together tarot, astrology, mythology, psychology, and the hero's journey, and the designer of her own digital tarot deck. Her newest book, Awaken Magnetic Creation: Manifesting Your Dreams, is out now. In This Episode Why the wisdom we're seeking isn't out there somewhere — it's already inside us Karina's Sicilian and Calabrese roots, and her family's restaurant-and-bar life in small-town Pennsylvania How curiosity about astrology and tarot in her twenties turned into eleven books Inside “A Toolkit for Awakening” and the tarot deck that took 30 years to finish Karina's daily three-card ritual — body, mind, and emotions What “magnetic creation” means, and how it's different from ordinary manifestation (20:51) The eight-year fear block that delayed her own book — and the broken ankle that finally stopped her in her tracks AI as a creative co-creator: where it helps, and where Karina draws the line A live, on-air tarot reading for a listener facing a creative crossroads The Terma method: a ritual for burying the past, the future, and the present to manifest from essence, not form Archetypes, synchronicity, and what happens when the veil between inner and outer life gets thin Links & Resources Karina's book: Awaken Magnetic Creation: Manifesting Your Dreams Free gifts (Cosmic Codes + 10 Transformational Steps for Flow and Fulfillment): soul-source.org or klapuma.com Follow the show: @findingharmonypodcast Follow Harmony: @harmonyslaterofficial Curious about Harmony's November retreat on the west coast of Canada? DM @harmonyslaterofficial to request an application. The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind:  https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermind FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

On Your World of Creativity, we travel the world talking with creative practitioners about how they get inspired, organize ideas, and turn imagination into impact.Today's guest believes that imagination isn't just a creative skill—it's infrastructure.Adelia Schleusz has built a career at the intersection of commercial interior design, behavioral psychology, sensory design, research, and strategic foresight. As the founder of What If LAB, she helps organizations use creativity, science, and cross-disciplinary thinking to design better experiences, better environments, and perhaps even better futures.Adelia 's Website@adeliapcs on InstagramConnect on LInkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adelia-c-schleusz-rid-ncidq-iida-195b116/If you've ever wondered how curiosity becomes innovation—or how asking "What if?" can transform the way we work, create, and collaborate—this conversation is for you.Guest BioAdelia C. Schleusz is the Founder of What If LAB, LLC, a creative consultancy operating at the intersection of interior environments, human experiences, strategy, and science.A licensed and registered interior designer, Adelia has spent her career exploring how creativity, behavioral psychology, research, and sensory design can work together to shape meaningful experiences. Her work has earned numerous industry honors, including the prestigious Interior Design 2023 HiP Award, recognizing the most innovative people in commercial design.Adelia is a public speaker, SXSW workshop facilitator, and recipient of the IIDA 2025 Kimball International Makers of a Better Future Fund Award. Through What If LAB, she helps organizations cultivate curiosity, challenge assumptions, and design solutions that bridge imagination and practical impact.Her philosophy is simple: stay curious, ask better questions, and never stop exploring the possibilities hidden inside "What if?"1: Imagination as InfrastructureOne phrase that immediately caught my attention is your description of using "imagination as infrastructure."Many people think of imagination as something abstract or artistic, but you see it as foundational to innovation and problem-solving.What does "imagination as infrastructure" mean to you, and how has that philosophy shaped your career journey from interior design into strategy, research, and future-focused thinking?Are organizations doing enough to nurture imagination—or are they unintentionally designing it out of the workplace?2: The Soul of Your BrandWhen I look at What If LAB, I don't see an interior design firm. I see a curiosity engine. A place where diverse disciplines collide to create new possibilities.How has your mission evolved as you've gained experience working across industries and disciplines?3: Designing for Human ExperienceYou've worked extensively in commercial interiors, behavioral psychology, sensory design, and research. Many people think design is about aesthetics. But your work suggests it's really about human behavior and experience.What have you learned about how environments influence the way people think, collaborate, create, and even feel?What are some simple design principles listeners could apply in their own workspaces or creative environments?Have you seen examples where changing a space transformed the outcomes of a team or organization?4: The Power of Cross-Disciplinary ThinkingA recurring theme on this podcast is that creativity often happens at the intersection of disciplines. You've intentionally built a career that connects design, psychology, research, science, business strategy, and innovation.Why do breakthroughs so often emerge when we bring together people with different perspectives, and how can leaders create environments where that kind of collaboration thrives?5: Living in the "What If?"In a world increasingly focused on efficiency, certainty, and immediate results, curiosity can sometimes feel like a luxury. If listeners wanted to strengthen their own curiosity muscle this week, what's one question they should begin asking themselves?If you enjoyed today's conversation, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.

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WE ARE RELEASING A BOOK! Handlebar Volume 1: Heart and Soul, A Practical Guide To Help You Open Your Heart And Clear Out Your Soul is now available for pre-order and official releases on August 25th. (Link below)In this episode the Smiths reveal what they have been working on and talk through an overview of the book. Preorder here:https://upperroom.store/products/handlebars-heart-soul?fbclid=PAdGRleATLcN1wZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp2Y1_QgaZE-_A05-8hfAS3ShjEr5-4AfnhWxEMS5WaZUvNdu1IgAqP3MHLrK_aem_-4kQgXGwNJwDRnrtStjC7QPreorder from Amazon:https://us.amazon.com/Handlebars-Heart-Aaron-W-Smith/dp/B0G36GNRPXCheck out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast

As part of our Soul Care Summer, we're revisiting a conversation that's stayed with many listeners. Somewhere along the way, many of us picked up the idea that God can only look at us through gritted teeth, or worse, has to look away. Brad Jersak joins Michael to gently dismantle that picture, showing that the ache of feeling far from God was never God's doing.The conversation moves through a recovering addict's encounter with pure light, Cornelius in the book of Acts, and a fresh reading of Psalm 22, all pointing toward the same conviction, that the cross reveals a Father who stays present even in humanity's deepest cry of abandonment. Brad's higher Christology, it turns out, only widens the reach of Abba's love.Brad Jersak is an author and teacher based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, and serves as a reader and monastery preacher at All Saints of North America Orthodox Monastery. He previously joined Restoring the Soul in 2017 to discuss A More Christlike God, and returned to discuss In: Incarnation and Inclusion, Abba and Lamb.Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!

Jack Canfield is a professional speaker, success coach, and entrepreneur. Jack is the coauthor of more than 200 books, including, The Success Principles™: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Bn and the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, which includes forty New York Times bestsellers.     Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show - Become an Ultra-Performer. Now 3X week M / W / F   Are you an Entrepreneur, Founder, or CEO? Revenues $250K to $5M? Sign up for your Breakout Session...get custom steps to build a fast-growing, highly profitable business that makes an impact.     BREAKOUT SESSION - Book it Now     Join Host JV Crum III, with 2 exits and over 75M revenues in his companies, he is the Ultra-Performer Advisor for Founders, Entrepreneurs and CEOs ready to achieve at your the top 1%.     SUBSCRIBE to Conscious Millionaire Show     Season 12 of the award-winning Conscious Millionaire Show. The World's #1 Ultra-Performance podcast. Millions of Listeners. 190 countries -- Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts" with 12 seasons and 3,200+ episodes.

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 16: www.ESV.org/Psalm16 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

Welcome to a quiet space for your mind. Tonight, sink into your pillows for a gentle, slow-paced reading of Katherine Mansfield's classic short story, Sun and Moon.Stepping into the perspective of two young children watching the grand, glittering preparations for an adult dinner party, this story serves as a beautiful "Coffee Break for the Soul." Let the rich, nostalgic imagery of little gold chairs, spun-sugar houses, and rose-tinted rooms wash over you like a warm wave, guiding you away from the day's stress and easing you into a deep, restful state.If you are looking for gentle sleep support, dealing with insomnia, or simply need a mindful moment of relaxation to calm a racing mind, let this beautifully narrated tale be your anchor tonight.✨ Why This Episode Will Help You Sleep Tonight:Deep Relaxation: Slow, rhythmic storytelling designed to lower your heart rate and promote a sense of safety and calm.Immersive Distraction: Perfect for overthinkers and those battling insomnia, shifting your focus from daily worries to a dreamlike, vintage landscape.Mindful Drift: Ideal to play softly in the background as you drift off into a deep, restorative sleep.About Calming Anxiety & Books at BedtimeBrought to you by the Calming Anxiety podcast network, Books at Bedtime blends the therapeutic power of soft spoken-word narration with timeless literature. Your host brings years of clinical insight to help soothe your nervous system, one story at a time.Escape the cycle of insomnia.Embrace the comfort of rest.Rediscover peaceful sleep.Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and let the journey begin.

Religion without inner transformation is a body without a soul.

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!How do you actually rewire your brain and break the patterns running your life? Not through willpower. Not through more insight. Through the practices that reach the level where the wiring actually lives.In this episode, I go deep on the neuroscience and the soul of real change — for anyone who has done the therapy, had the insight, and still ends up back in the same pattern. That is not a willpower problem. It is a wiring problem. And wiring can change.What I cover:What neural pathways are and how they formNeuroplasticity and how the brain restructures itself at any ageThe brainwave states where deep change becomes possible (and why theta matters so much)Memory reconsolidation — the window where old programming can be rewrittenWhy the body must be included, not just the mindThe neurochemistry that makes old patterns feel addictiveEvery major modality with real research behind it — meditation, EFT tapping, breathwork, somatic release, loving-kindness practice, theta-state work, and BEAM TherapyMy own journey with these practices, including my mentor Brenda Farrugia of So BrilliantI want to name something directly. You do not need me to bring on an expert to educate you on this from a place of bias. I come to every episode the same way I have from the beginning — passion over profit, no bias, always. I do the research. I do the reading. I do the personal work. And I bring you what I have learned, walked, and lived.Science and soul. Always.Mentioned in this episode: Brenda Farrugia — So Brilliant (sobrilliant.ca) Official EFT from A to Z by Gabrielle Rutten & Gary CraigLoved this episode? I am an independent podcaster — no network, no corporate backing, just me doing this work week after week. If this moved you, please follow Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen on Apple or Spotify, rate it five stars, and leave a written review with a few kind words. Reviews are how other women find this show. Every one matters. Thank you for being here.Support the showInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgRumble:  https://rumble.com/c/c-5461001Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyknutrition/Substack:  https://sandykruse.substack.com/Podcast Website:  https://sandykruse.ca

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today I'm sharing a couple of stories from one of our latest audiobooks, the one that we made for Chicken Soup for the Soul: Celebrating the Spirit of America. We have a lot of audiobooks out there, and a lot more coming, and I thought you'd enjoy hearing some of the stories narrated by professional actors. So today, with permission of Simon & Schuster, I'm going to share a couple of stories from the Simon & Schuster audiobook version of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Celebrating the Spirit of America. It's copyright 2026 by Chicken Soup for the Soul, and available now in all the places you go to listen to audiobooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

By 2030, the biggest wave of new jobs isn't going to reward people who can chat with AI. It's going to reward people who can build with it.Right now most people are still typing prompts one at a time, while a small group is quietly building AI agents that run their businesses in the background.In this episode, I show you exactly how I went from doing the work to directing it, and how you can build your first AI agent this week even if you've never touched code.Watch until the end and you'll walk away with a repeatable way to think about every future agent you build.✅ Get Your FREE AI Company Operating System here: https://go.danmartell.com/3SXCfgk

The Platform Mix 619 features the Alabama born and Nashville based DJ, Houndstooth! He's known for being one of the most versatile DJs in the city playing support for Jelly Roll, Juicy J, Yelawolf, Mike Jones and was the touring DJ for Alexander King. Outside of shows with artists he has residencies all over town at venues like Cherries, Hampton Social, Federales, LA Jackson and more! He also recently co-founded Wild Card Talent, a DJ booking agency based right here in Nashville that will be launching their brand new Wild Card Coffee Club this Sunday, July 26th at Lola's in Midtown at 11AM. Be sure to follow Houndstooth on his socials to catch his upcoming release of "MJ Meets Luther" and all his latest shows. If you want the full track list, my top tracks of the week, and a behind-the-scenes look at what I'm playing in my sets, check out my Patreon link in the description. Now turn those speakers all the way up and let's get into it with Houndstooth's—right here, on The Platform. Houndstooth: https://www.instagram.com/djhoundstooth/ Podcast: www.youtube.com/@theplatformmix Patreon: www.patreon.com/djdexmke Artwork by Michael Byers-Dent: www.instagram.com/byersdent/ TRACKLIST: Michael Jackson - P.Y.T. (houndstooth Edit) Heavy D & The Boyz - This Is Your Night (Rolf Dyman Remix) VEDO & Chris Brown - Do You Mind (Spooki Remix) Sage The Gemini - Gas Pedal (Tall Boys Edit) Mariah Carey - We Belong Together (Alryz Remix) PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake - Come And See Me (NOTNAJ Remix) Odeal - Blame U - (Dan Bravo Edit) Leon Thomas - Mutt (Decemberkid Edit) Baby Bash Feat. Frankie J - Suga Suga (Danny Diggz Blend) Kehlani - Folded (Madness Muv & DSM League Remix) LoveRance ft. IamSu & Skipper - Up! (Lincoln Baio Remix) Jade - Don't Walk Away (Lincoln Baio Edit) RAYE - WHERE IS MY HUSBAND! (Spryte Edit) ANOTR Feat. 54 Ultra - Talk To You (DJ Dark Remix) DaBaby - Drop Dat Thang (Rollo Tomasi Remix) Jay-Z - Heart Of The City (Ain't No Love) (PINEO & LOEB Remix) Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth - They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (Kiinjo Remix) Akon - Smack That - (NIE Remix) The Whispers - It's A Love Thing (Party Pupils Remix) Olivia Dean - Man I Need (Gilla Remix) Drake - Shabang (BtB Remix) The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On (Sableige Remix) BigXThaPlug - MmHmm (Danny Diggz Bootleg) Justin Bieber Feat. Nicki Minaj - Beauty And A Beat (Spryte Edit) John Summit & Hayla - Where You Are (Night Fever Remix) The Chemical Brothers - Go (DJ Dark Remix) Francis Mercier & Robin S. - Show Me Love (Devotion) Drake & Central Cee - Which One (Onedye Remix) Lloyd - Get It Shawty (Kira Remix) T.I. - Why You Wanna (Party Pupils Remix) Rae Sremmurd - Come Get Her - (Spryte Edit) Bruno Mars - I Just Might (Austin Millz Remix) Drake - NOKIA (NF Remix) Janet Jackson - All For You (Party Pupils Remix)

Text your thoughts and questions!We often think rest is something we earn after we've worked hard enough. We push through exhaustion, tell ourselves we'll slow down later, and believe that getting more done is the key to feeling better. But what if we've been thinking about rest all wrong?This week, in episode 323 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, we're revisiting one of our most impactful conversations with Gary Ware, founder of Breakthrough Play, keynote speaker, certified coach, and bestselling author of Playful Rebellion. As part of our summer series on energy, stress, and nervous system regulation, this timely re-release explores why rest is essential—not as a reward for productivity, but as the foundation that makes sustainable productivity possible.Gary Ware is the founder of Breakthrough Play, a keynote speaker, certified coach, and the bestselling author of Playful Rebellion. Through applied improvisation, positive psychology, and the science of play, Gary helps individuals and organizations reduce stress, strengthen communication, spark creativity, and build more sustainable ways of working. His mission is to help people challenge the belief that productivity requires constant hustle and instead embrace play and rest as powerful tools for greater impact, innovation, and well-being.In this conversation, Gary introduces three distinct types of rest—macro, micro, and meso—and explains how each one helps reduce stress, restore creativity, and support your energy in different ways. He also shares why play isn't childish, why entrepreneurs often resist rest the most, and how small shifts can dramatically improve your focus, well-being, and impact.Key Takeaways:Rest isn't something you earn. It's something that allows you to do your best work.Chronic stress keeps your brain in fight, flight, or freeze mode, reducing creativity, empathy, and clear thinking.Better sleep isn't always about getting more hours. Improving the quality of your sleep can make a significant difference.A consistent wind-down routine helps your body transition into restorative sleep.Macro rest focuses on deep restoration through quality sleep and recovery.Micro rest consists of short five-minute breaks throughout the day that help reset your brain and restore energy between tasks.Scrolling social media or checking email isn't true rest. Choose activities that genuinely recharge you instead.Meso rest means intentionally stepping away from work for several hours, a day, or longer to pursue hobbies, family time, or activities that bring joy.Hobbies aren't a luxury—they help your brain make creative connections and improve problem-solving.Play looks different for everyone. The goal isn't to do what others find fun, but to discover what genuinely restores and energizes you.Sustainable productivity begins with honoring your energy, not constantly pushing through exhaustion.Rest isn't the opposite of productivity—it's what makes productivity sustainable. When you give yourself permission to rest before you're completely depleted, you create space for greater creativity, better decisions, stronger relationships, and more meaningful work. What would change if you stopped trying to earn your rest and started treating it as one of your greatest strengths?Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Stop trying to fit into someone else's productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH GARY WARE:WebsiteLinkedInCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Playful Rebellion: Maximize Workplace Success Through the Power of PlayEpisode 321: Why Fun and Play Belong in a Productive LifeEpisode 249: Five Energizing Habits to Make You More ProductiveEpisode 172: Why the Simple Act of Pausing Will Make You More ProductivePlay: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Dr. Stuart BrownPrimed to Perform by Neel Doshi & Lindsay McGregor(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Book a Clarity CallDance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!I'm part of a free virtual event called Burn Beautiful, alongside over 25 experts in burnout, well-being, and leadership. My session is all about the minimum effective day, practical tools to make your days more sustainable. It's available through July 7th, is free, and you can listen on your own schedule. Go to positivelyproductive.com/beautiful26 to register. 

New laws meant to encourage the construction of new homes in San Francisco give a lot of power to the state. Today, we explore how and where the homes get built. Then, music legend Melissa Etheridge performs in the Bay Area after releasing her first album in seven years. 

Jesus challenges us to surrender our own priorities, lose our lives for His sake, and live for eternal rewards, because nothing in this world is worth more than knowing and following Christ.Let Jesus shape your concernsLose your life to find your lifeLive for the right rewardsLife Group Discussion:What is one area of your life (career, relationships, finances, future, etc.) where you're most tempted to make decisions without first asking God what He wants?Where do you notice yourself trying to control outcomes instead of trusting God? How has that affected your peace?Looking at your current calendar and priorities, what would someone conclude you value most? Does that reflect the life you want to live for Christ?

Jesus challenges us to surrender our own priorities, lose our lives for His sake, and live for eternal rewards, because nothing in this world is worth more than knowing and following Christ.Let Jesus shape your concernsLose your life to find your lifeLive for the right rewardsLife Group Discussion:What is one area of your life (career, relationships, finances, future, etc.) where you're most tempted to make decisions without first asking God what He wants?Where do you notice yourself trying to control outcomes instead of trusting God? How has that affected your peace?Looking at your current calendar and priorities, what would someone conclude you value most? Does that reflect the life you want to live for Christ?

The Human Equation with Joe Pangaro – One year ago, my wife Kathleen died unexpectedly, and my world changed without my approval. In an instant, the life I knew was gone. The routines, the shared dreams, the quiet comfort of partnership — all of it shattered. What followed was not simply sadness. It was an emotional revolution, a complete upheaval of the internal landscape that...

If the last few weeks have felt like an “underworld” journey, you aren’t alone. As the rare “Basket” configuration peaks between July 20–26, the pieces are finally falling into place. This isn’t just another week of astrology—it is the start of a phoenix rebirth that is burning away your old life to make room for the new. In this transmission, Sabrina Lynn reveals the hidden narrative behind the chaos. From Mercury stationing direct to the fierce start of Leo Season, discover why these are the most magical two weeks of the year—and how to claim your soul power at this profound crossroads. The Soul's Transmission – The Burning Basket: The truth about why your old life had to “torch” itself this month. – The Final Pivot: How Mercury Direct is returning from the underworld with the answers you’ve been seeking. – A Lionhearted Shift: Moving from the depths of Cancer into the outward power of Leo Season. – Dark Goddess Truth: Why Kali, Medusa, and Hecate are standing with you at this crossroads. – The Grace of Jupiter: How to stop “healing” your life and start living it. ReWilding Tools for the Rebirth July Bones Workshop: Anchor Your Transformation Don’t get lost in the fire. This workshop is your grounding cord, helping you anchor these high-frequency shifts directly into your system. Instant Access to the Replay. Join Bones  The Magicians Bundle: Buy 2 Get 1 Free! Save $197 Command the Great Pivot with Jupiter, Uranus, and Merlin as your guides, this bundle provides the energetic toolkit to hold the “Big Magic” of this week. As the crossroads appear, use these practices to shift from “healing” your life to actively co-creating it with the universe. Claim the Magic Open until July 31 Jupiter Archetypal Journey: From Ashes to Abundance Jupiter's opposition to Pluto demands a choice: power struggles or soul expansion. This journey is designed to help you attune to the benevolence, joy, and lionhearted expression of the upcoming Leo Season. Explore the Jupiter Journey Open until July 31 ReWilding Weekly: Stay connected with our community and get practices, journal prompts, and deeper insights in your inbox. Subscribe here  _____ Listen to “The Most Magical Two Weeks of the Year Are Here (Don’t Miss It)“ podcast here… Topics Explored in “The Most Magical Two Weeks of the Year Are Here (Don’t Miss It)” podcast: (Times based off audio version) Timeline of the Rebirth (00:00) – We finally know what July was doing (01:10) – Sabrina's personal “underworld” journey (02:20) – What your soul was asking during the retrograde (03:46) – The Pivot: Putting insights into action (06:01) – Pluto & The Phoenix Rebirth: The ash and the fire (06:55) – Dark Goddesses: The demand for soul truth (10:30) – Jupiter in Leo: The most magical two weeks (12:10) – Monday: Power Dynamics & Jupiter/Pluto (14:48) – Wednesday: Leo Season begins (16:36) – Thursday: Mercury Direct & The Heart Opening You can leave a comment or question for Sabrina on the YouTube version of this episode. Listen to after “The Most Magical Two Weeks of the Year Are Here (Don’t Miss It)“: July 13–19 Astrology | One of the Rarest Weeks of 2026 DARK GODDESS SWORD OF TRUTH: Love & Liberation (Kali, Medusa, Lilith, Hecate, Persephone, Eris) HEKATE MEDITATION: Shadow Work for Reclaiming Witch + Medicine Woman STAY CONNECTED ReWilding Weekly (free, embodied astrology)  IG  Website  Disclaimer: Educational/spiritual perspectives; not medical/mental-health advice. #2025Shift #NewHuman #SpiritualAwakening Welcome to ReWilding with Sabrina Lynn & ReWilding for Women! A gifted facilitator of revolutionary inner work and the world's leading archetypal embodiment expert, Sabrina Lynn is the creator of the groundbreaking ReWilding Way and founder of ReWilding For Women. Sabrina has led more than 100,000 people through programs based on the ReWilding Way, a modality of healing and awakening that strips away the false, the deep wounds from early life, and the fears that hold people back, to reveal their true and unique soul light and help them build their innate capacity to shine it in the world. Her work includes in-person retreats and events, the monthly ReWilding Membership, Living Close to the Bone, Priest/ess Trainings, Mystery Schools, the ReWilding with the Archetypes, and the wildly popular 6 Faces of the Feminine workshop series. Welcome to ReWilding! The post 392 – The Most Magical Two Weeks of the Year Are Here (Don’t Miss It) appeared first on Rewilding for Women.

The Roman world couldn't figure Christians out. They weren't pagans, they weren't exactly Jews, and although they lived ordinary lives, there was something remarkably different about them. So, who were these early Christians, and what did they actually believe? In this episode, Tiffany Coker and Pastor Jeff Cranston discuss the Letter to Diognetus, one of the earliest Christian writings addressed to a nonbeliever. They discuss how the letter defended Christianity in the Roman world, challenged pagan idolatry, distinguished Christianity from Judaism, and described believers as ordinary people whose lives were transformed by their heavenly citizenship. Chapters:00:00 Introduction: Who Were the Early Christians?The Roman world struggled to categorize Christians because they weren't pagans or simply another Jewish group, yet their lives were noticeably different.03:00 Christianity in the Roman WorldBy approximately AD 130, Christianity had become distinct enough within Roman society that people were asking who Christians were and what they believed.04:15 What Is the Letter to Diognetus?This anonymous early Christian document was written to explain and defend Christianity to a pagan audience unfamiliar with the Bible.07:05 Three Questions About the Christian FaithThe writer addresses who Christians worship, why they demonstrate remarkable love, and why the Christian way of life appeared when it did.08:00 Defending Christianity Without Quoting ScriptureBecause Scripture held no authority for his pagan audience, the apologist appealed to reason, observation, and the lives of Christians.09:35 The Letter's Challenge to Pagan IdolatryThe writer exposes the irrationality of creating an idol with human hands and then worshiping it as a source of meaning and direction.13:35 How Christianity Differs From Jewish RitualismThe writer explains that Israel's sacrifices and covenant markers find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the ultimate sacrifice for sin.16:05 Christians as the Soul of the WorldThe writer compares Christians to the soul within the body, describing how faithful believers can serve as a conscience to the surrounding world.17:35 How Christian Living Challenges CultureGenerosity confronts greed, forgiveness challenges revenge, humility confronts pride, and love demonstrates that another way of life is possible.18:35 Final Thoughts and a Challenge to Read DiognetusTiffany and Pastor Jeff encourage listeners to read the Letter to Diognetus before returning for the second part of their discussion.“ Here's the question the letter to Diognetus forces us to consider: what are we becoming because of what we worship? Because worship always shapes the worshiper.”  – Pastor Jeff CranstonSources: Read the Letter to Diognetus: http://public-library.uk/ebooks/61/61.pdfBackground on the Letter to Diognetus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistle_to_Diognetus

Is the Soul Real? Neuroscience's Surprising Answer. A leading neurosurgeon breaks down one of humanity's biggest questions: Does the soul exist separate from the brain? Using real brain-surgery cases, split-brain research, free-will experiments, and near-death studies, he examines whether modern neuroscience points to a mind beyond matter, and whether the soul might actually be immortal. Speaker: Michael Egnor. As a special gift from the director of the CSC, Dr. Stephen Meyer, you can download his 32-page mini-book Scientific Evidence for a Creator for FREE: https://evolutionnews.org/_/sefac Are you interested in the origins of life and the universe? Get this free book and explore the debate between Darwinian evolution and intelligent design. If you're intrigued by the origins of life, this is a must-read. It might change the way you view our world. The Discovery Science News Channel is the official Youtube channel of Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture. The CSC is the institutional hub for scientists, educators, and inquiring minds who think that nature supplies compelling evidence of intelligent design. The CSC supports research, sponsors educational programs, defends free speech, and produce articles, books, and multimedia content. Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/Vr3hbrPAmrk?si=CCBxIFHpZ6i6yGe3 Discovery Science 329K subscribers 305,899 views Jan 11, 2026 ID The Future Podcast For more information visit: https://www.discovery.org/id/ https://scienceandculture.com/ https://intelligentdesign.org/ Follow us: X:   / discoverycsc   Facebook:   / discoverycsc   Instagram:   / discoverycsc   TikTok:   / discoverycsc   Visit other Youtube channels connected to the Center for Science & Culture Discovery Institute:    / discoveryinstitute   Dr. Stephen C. Meyer:    / drstephenmeyer  

A skeptical London professor sets out to expose a plain, lame hypnotist as a fraud, never suspecting that the woman he dismisses has already decided he belongs to her.Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Parasite” (April 07, 1978) ***WD00:46:20.039 = Lux Radio Theater, “Ghost And Mrs. Muir” (December 01, 1947) ***WD01:43:56.937 = Philip Marlowe, “Monkey's Uncle” (March 07, 1950)02:13:33.368 = Boston Blackie, “The Worthington Ghost” (March 19, 1946) ***WD02:40:01.156 = The Black Mass, “Boarded Window” (February 12, 1964) ***WD03:12:59.922 = Michael Shayne, “Recreate A Murder” (May 28, 1945)03:42:41.656 = Beyond Midnight, “Something On His Mind” (May 30, 1969)04:11:54.838 = MindWebs, “The Last Question” (March 05, 1983) ***WD04:41:25.495 = Adventures In The Supernatural, “The Mysterious Carriage” (1932) ***WD05:05:51.277 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0717

Alan Mikhail details the background of Anthony's wife, Grietje, a German migrant who worked as a barmaid or sex worker in Amsterdam. He explains the "soul seller" system used by maritime companies to recruit laborers. The couple married in 1629 and eventually sailed for New Amsterdam. (10)1650 AMSTERDAM