Podcasts about spiritual living

I Want to Know What Love Is - Rev. Sue MillerBorn From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 6-7-26

Faith in Peace - Rev. Dr. Barbara Leger From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 5-31-26

Ep. 364 I Won't Back Down - Rev Sue MillerBorn From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 5-24-26

Ep. 363 I'm Still Standing - Rev. Sue MillerBorn From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 5-17-26

Ministers Talking S#!T is where faith meets the real world — without filters, platitudes, or spiritual bypass.This week Rev Dr Robert Brzezinski and Rev Elzia Sekou talk honestly about what's happening in the world right now. Politics. Culture. Gun violence. Racism. Injustice. Power. Fear. Hope. The stories of the week that shape our lives and test our values.We don't look away — and we don't leave you stuck in despair.Instead, we ask better questions. We challenge harmful narratives. We name what's broken and point toward what's possible. Through a New Thought lens rooted in spiritual maturity, compassion, and responsibility, we explore how consciousness shapes culture — and how love can still be practiced in an unsettled world.This isn't about being polite.It's about being present.It's about telling the truth with courage and care.If you're tired of shallow takes, toxic certainty, and spirituality that avoids the hard stuff, you're in the right place.Join the conversation. Reflect deeply. Stay awake.Produced by New Thought Media Network, sharing voices committed to truth, justice, and the ongoing work of becoming.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3002: Cylon George explores how meaning, purpose, and emotional well-being grow through human connection, drawing on nature, neuroscience, and everyday life. His reflections offer a powerful reminder that even small moments of genuine presence with others can restore perspective, reduce stress, and make life feel richer and more grounded. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/how-to-feel-more-connected-to-others Quotes to ponder: “People generally overestimate how distinct their lives are, so the commonalities seemed to them like a series of miracles.” “It's hard to find meaning in what we do if at some level it doesn't help someone else or make someone happier.” “We may be free, healthy, and well fed, but our lives feel more meaningless than ever. Call it the paradox of progress.” Episode references: David Brooks: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/david-brooks/ Braiding Sweetgrass: https://milkweed.org/book/braiding-sweetgrass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2026Carlos Castaneda writes, “In the universe there is an immeasurable, indestructible force which shamans call intent, and everything that exists in the entire cosmos is attached to intent by a connecting link.” When we rest into this truth, we begin to sense that our highest intentions are always rooted in love—unselfish, expansive, and inclusive by nature. As we gently release our attachment to goal-driven striving, something beautiful unfolds. We shift from trying to acquire and possess, into a life inspired by expression, Presence, and offering. The human personality often asks, “What can I get?” But the spirit quietly wonders, “What can I give? What longs to be created, shared, and expressed through me?” This is why a spiritual life is not something we achieve, but something we embody through intention. Each loving intention becomes a doorway through which life can move.   Speaker: Rev. Penny Macek Reverend Dr. Penny Macek has been a minister since 1999, serving communities across California, Arizona, and New York, and currently leads the Christ Church of Co-Creation in Caroga Lake, NY. Before ministry, she spent 17 years in the construction industry — a foundation she says now helps her "build lives rather than structures." Known as a principle-centered practitioner, she is recognized for facilitating deep healing through the principles of Science of Mind. In 2017, Centers of Spiritual Living awarded her an Honorary Doctorate.

Ep. 362 Mother May I? - Rev. Sue MillerBorn From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 5-10-26

Ep. 361 Don't Stop Believing - Rev. Sue MillerBorn From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 5-3-26

Ministers Talking S#!T is where faith meets the real world — without filters, platitudes, or spiritual bypass.This week Rev Dr Robert Brzezinski and Rev Elzia Sekou talk honestly about what's happening in the world right now. Politics. Culture. Gun violence. Racism. Injustice. Power. Fear. Hope. The stories of the week that shape our lives and test our values.We don't look away — and we don't leave you stuck in despair.Instead, we ask better questions. We challenge harmful narratives. We name what's broken and point toward what's possible. Through a New Thought lens rooted in spiritual maturity, compassion, and responsibility, we explore how consciousness shapes culture — and how love can still be practiced in an unsettled world.This isn't about being polite.It's about being present.It's about telling the truth with courage and care.If you're tired of shallow takes, toxic certainty, and spirituality that avoids the hard stuff, you're in the right place.Join the conversation. Reflect deeply. Stay awake.Produced by New Thought Media Network, sharing voices committed to truth, justice, and the ongoing work of becoming.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3995: Cylon George explores how clutter quietly weighs on both your home and your mind, offering a refreshing perspective inspired by Marie Kondo's philosophy. By reframing your relationship with possessions and focusing only on what truly sparks joy, you can let go of emotional baggage and create space for a lighter, more intentional life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/decluttering Quotes to ponder: “By handling each sentimental item and deciding what to discard, you process your past. If you just stow these things away in a drawer or cardboard box, before you realize it, your past will become a weight that holds you back and keeps you from living in the here and now.” “Take each item in one's hand and ask: “Does this spark joy?” If it does, keep it. If not, dispose of it.” “The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.” Episode references: Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking: https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Power-Thinking-Without/dp/0316010669 The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Up/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3995: Cylon George explores how clutter quietly weighs on both your home and your mind, offering a refreshing perspective inspired by Marie Kondo's philosophy. By reframing your relationship with possessions and focusing only on what truly sparks joy, you can let go of emotional baggage and create space for a lighter, more intentional life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/decluttering Quotes to ponder: “By handling each sentimental item and deciding what to discard, you process your past. If you just stow these things away in a drawer or cardboard box, before you realize it, your past will become a weight that holds you back and keeps you from living in the here and now.” “Take each item in one's hand and ask: “Does this spark joy?” If it does, keep it. If not, dispose of it.” “The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.” Episode references: Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking: https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Power-Thinking-Without/dp/0316010669 The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Up/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3995: Cylon George explores how clutter quietly weighs on both your home and your mind, offering a refreshing perspective inspired by Marie Kondo's philosophy. By reframing your relationship with possessions and focusing only on what truly sparks joy, you can let go of emotional baggage and create space for a lighter, more intentional life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/decluttering Quotes to ponder: “By handling each sentimental item and deciding what to discard, you process your past. If you just stow these things away in a drawer or cardboard box, before you realize it, your past will become a weight that holds you back and keeps you from living in the here and now.” “Take each item in one's hand and ask: “Does this spark joy?” If it does, keep it. If not, dispose of it.” “The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.” Episode references: Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking: https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Power-Thinking-Without/dp/0316010669 The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Up/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 360 Love as Daily Commitment - Rev. Dr. Andrea Asebedo 4-26-26 From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 4-26-26

Ministers Talking S#!T is where faith meets the real world — without filters, platitudes, or spiritual bypass.This week Rev Dr Robert Brzezinski and Rev Elzia Sekou talk honestly about what's happening in the world right now. Politics. Culture. Gun violence. Racism. Injustice. Power. Fear. Hope. The stories of the week that shape our lives and test our values.We don't look away — and we don't leave you stuck in despair.Instead, we ask better questions. We challenge harmful narratives. We name what's broken and point toward what's possible. Through a New Thought lens rooted in spiritual maturity, compassion, and responsibility, we explore how consciousness shapes culture — and how love can still be practiced in an unsettled world.This isn't about being polite.It's about being present.It's about telling the truth with courage and care.If you're tired of shallow takes, toxic certainty, and spirituality that avoids the hard stuff, you're in the right place.Join the conversation. Reflect deeply. Stay awake.Produced by New Thought Media Network, sharing voices committed to truth, justice, and the ongoing work of becoming.

April 19, 2026 Talk Title:   We Walk on Holy GroundEarth Day reminds us that the same Divine Life expressing through us also expresses through the planet. In the CSL tradition, Mother Earth becomes a living symbol of Spirit's balance, beauty, and interconnectedness. Speaker: Kathianne Lewis, DDwww.SpiritualLiving.orgTo donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT)#centersforspiritualliving #cslseattle #spiritualnotreligious

Ep. 359 World of Wonders - Rev. Lisa Carson From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 4-19-26

Ep. 358 The Path of Vulnerability - Rev. Sue MillerBorn From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 4-12-26

Ep. 357 Living with Presence - Rev. Sue MillerBorn From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 4-5-26

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3964: Cylon George challenges the deeply ingrained need for certainty, revealing how it quietly fuels frustration, missed opportunities, and strained relationships. By exposing the flawed assumptions behind our desire for predictable outcomes, he invites listeners to embrace uncertainty as a path to creativity, resilience, and genuine fulfillment. Letting go of rigid expectations may be the key to experiencing life more fully with far less misery. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/certainty Quotes to ponder: “The more fearful you are to have your ideas challenged, the more you should scrutinize them.” “Be willing to listen, to grow, and in some cases, even change your mind.” “Life is unpredictable. But unpredictable doesn't necessarily mean unsafe.” Episode references: Lewis Howes & Mike Posner Interview: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/mike-posner/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3964: Cylon George challenges the deeply ingrained need for certainty, revealing how it quietly fuels frustration, missed opportunities, and strained relationships. By exposing the flawed assumptions behind our desire for predictable outcomes, he invites listeners to embrace uncertainty as a path to creativity, resilience, and genuine fulfillment. Letting go of rigid expectations may be the key to experiencing life more fully with far less misery. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/certainty Quotes to ponder: “The more fearful you are to have your ideas challenged, the more you should scrutinize them.” “Be willing to listen, to grow, and in some cases, even change your mind.” “Life is unpredictable. But unpredictable doesn't necessarily mean unsafe.” Episode references: Lewis Howes & Mike Posner Interview: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/mike-posner/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3964: Cylon George challenges the deeply ingrained need for certainty, revealing how it quietly fuels frustration, missed opportunities, and strained relationships. By exposing the flawed assumptions behind our desire for predictable outcomes, he invites listeners to embrace uncertainty as a path to creativity, resilience, and genuine fulfillment. Letting go of rigid expectations may be the key to experiencing life more fully with far less misery. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/certainty Quotes to ponder: “The more fearful you are to have your ideas challenged, the more you should scrutinize them.” “Be willing to listen, to grow, and in some cases, even change your mind.” “Life is unpredictable. But unpredictable doesn't necessarily mean unsafe.” Episode references: Lewis Howes & Mike Posner Interview: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/mike-posner/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neville Billimoria, Chief Marketing Officer at Mission Fed Credit Union and organizer of the May 9 "Joy Jam," is joined by Shayna Kaufmann, a forensic psychologist and cancer patient, and her husband, Eric Kaufmann, a leadership coach, to talk about how Shayna's "spirit of joy" played a key role in her amazing journey from terminal cancer to full remission.  Billimoria discusses how the May 9 event at the Seaside Center for Spiritual Living from 3:00-7:00 p.m. will mesh community, music, healing and connection to generate collective joy for those who attend the event.  Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3506: Cylon George highlights how disconnection from the body fuels stress, anxiety, and mental fatigue, while true well-being begins by tuning into physical sensations and embodied awareness. By reconnecting with the body's innate intelligence, he shows how we can quiet mental noise, process emotions more effectively, and experience life with greater presence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/matter-over-mind Quotes to ponder: “There is deep wisdom within our very flesh, if we can only come to our senses and feel it.” “We experience our lives through our bodies whether we are aware of it or not. Yet we are usually so mesmerized by our ideas about the world that we miss out on much of our direct sensory experience.” “The mind is undoubtedly powerful, but so is the body.” Episode references: Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Acceptance-Embracing-Heart-Buddha/dp/0553380990 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3506: Cylon George highlights how disconnection from the body fuels stress, anxiety, and mental fatigue, while true well-being begins by tuning into physical sensations and embodied awareness. By reconnecting with the body's innate intelligence, he shows how we can quiet mental noise, process emotions more effectively, and experience life with greater presence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/matter-over-mind Quotes to ponder: “There is deep wisdom within our very flesh, if we can only come to our senses and feel it.” “We experience our lives through our bodies whether we are aware of it or not. Yet we are usually so mesmerized by our ideas about the world that we miss out on much of our direct sensory experience.” “The mind is undoubtedly powerful, but so is the body.” Episode references: Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Acceptance-Embracing-Heart-Buddha/dp/0553380990 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 356 Vision Possibilities - Rev. Sue MillerBorn From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 3-29-26 (please excuse the audio from this weeks episode)

I got this topic and the title from the Global Themes of Centers for Spiritual Living. In this podcast I describe how to become a possibilitarian by using the principle and practice of Oneness, as well as the practice of What If?I hope you enjoy it, and I hope you will contemplate some of the What If? questions I have included.If Fearlessly Feral speaks to your wild and authentic spirit, you can support this ministry through a donation or subscription, either here or on Substack. Supporting what feeds your soul helps your soul grow stronger and keeps this message moving forward.Support the PodcastDonate via Pay PalDonate via VenmoSend us Fan MailSupport the show

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3506: Cylon George highlights how disconnection from the body fuels stress, anxiety, and mental fatigue, while true well-being begins by tuning into physical sensations and embodied awareness. By reconnecting with the body's innate intelligence, he shows how we can quiet mental noise, process emotions more effectively, and experience life with greater presence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/matter-over-mind Quotes to ponder: “There is deep wisdom within our very flesh, if we can only come to our senses and feel it.” “We experience our lives through our bodies whether we are aware of it or not. Yet we are usually so mesmerized by our ideas about the world that we miss out on much of our direct sensory experience.” “The mind is undoubtedly powerful, but so is the body.” Episode references: Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Acceptance-Embracing-Heart-Buddha/dp/0553380990 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 355 Wanna Change the World? | Rev. Lynn E. Fritz From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 3-22-26

The Essentials of Spiritual Living is a two-part exploration of what it actually looks like to live our spiritual values in everyday life. Together, we'll explore practical tools for navigating stress, relationships, and decision-making, all grounded in a spiritual philosophy of oneness, compassion, and our inherent worth. This series invites us to move beyond ideas and into lived experience, supporting both spiritual growth and emotional well-being. With Rev. Amanda Sue Briggs.

The Essentials of Spiritual Living is a two-part exploration of what it actually looks like to live our spiritual values in everyday life. Together, we'll explore practical tools for navigating stress, relationships, and decision-making, all grounded in a spiritual philosophy of oneness, compassion, and our inherent worth. This series invites us to move beyond ideas and into lived experience, supporting both spiritual growth and emotional well-being. With Rev. Amanda Sue Briggs.

Ep. 354 All in God's Time - Rev. Sue MillerBorn From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 3-15-26

in a live interview at SpiritFest in Virginia Beach, we sit down with Jadardana Krishna Das to explore what it really means to live as a monk in the Hare Krishna tradition, and why spiritual life doesn't have to mean walking away from the world He shares the vision behind a 70-acre eco-village outside Atlanta designed as a hybrid retreat, monastery, and self-sustaining community where anyone, from curious weekenders to full-immersion seekers, can experience a grounded, practical path to spiritual living  The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomenon, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us: 

Ep. 353 Transformation - Rev. Dr. Mary Mitchell From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 3-8-26

Ep. 352 Imagine - Rev. Sue MillerBorn From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 3-1-26

Research has proven that spiritual practitioners have a better quality of life. They experience less depression and live longer. They have better health outcomes. Yet spirituality is not merely about improved quality of life. It's about “spirit.” Yoga defines spirit as your inherent Divinity. Finding your own essence is finding the One Divine Reality within…   Read Gurudevi's Teachings Article in our Freebies.        #spirituality #meditation #Gurudevi #yogamysticism #svaroopa #meditate #divine #yoga #swaminirmalananda #blissyoga #svaroopayoga #siddhayoga #muktananda #gurudevinirmalananda

Ep. 351 On the Edge of the Possible | Rev. Sue MillerBorn From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 2-22-26

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3920: Cylon George reveals that procrastination is less about laziness and more about avoiding pain. By confronting uncomfortable truths, recognizing the real cost of inaction, and taking deliberate steps forward, you can stop waiting for rock-bottom moments and finally gain momentum toward your goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/procrastination Quotes to ponder: "The reason why it's hard for you to lose weight is because it's less painful to eat more and exercise less." "Tell the truth. Feel the pain. Take action. Repeat." "Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3920: Cylon George reveals that procrastination is less about laziness and more about avoiding pain. By confronting uncomfortable truths, recognizing the real cost of inaction, and taking deliberate steps forward, you can stop waiting for rock-bottom moments and finally gain momentum toward your goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/procrastination Quotes to ponder: "The reason why it's hard for you to lose weight is because it's less painful to eat more and exercise less." "Tell the truth. Feel the pain. Take action. Repeat." "Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3920: Cylon George reveals that procrastination is less about laziness and more about avoiding pain. By confronting uncomfortable truths, recognizing the real cost of inaction, and taking deliberate steps forward, you can stop waiting for rock-bottom moments and finally gain momentum toward your goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/procrastination Quotes to ponder: "The reason why it's hard for you to lose weight is because it's less painful to eat more and exercise less." "Tell the truth. Feel the pain. Take action. Repeat." "Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 350 The Edge of the Known - Rev. Andy Torkelson From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 2-15-26

Ep. 349 Living on the Edge of Life - Rev. Sue MillerBorn From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 2-8-26

Ep. 348 Living on the Inner Edge - Rev. Sue MillerBorn From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 2-1-26

Ep. 347 Infinite Possibilities/Sacred Kinship - Rev. Sue MillerBorn From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 1-25-26

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3886: Cylon George challenges us to face the inevitability of death not to provoke fear, but to inspire urgency and purpose. By confronting our mortality, we're reminded to stop wasting time on distractions and instead invest deeply in meaningful relationships and what truly matters. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/death Quotes to ponder: “That's the thing about life. It is fragile, precious, unpredictable, and each day is a gift, not a given right.” “Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.” “Contemplate your death daily and you will learn to stop wasting your time so you can focus on what's truly important.” Episode references: On the Shortness of Life by Seneca: https://www.amazon.com/Shortness-Life-Penguin-Great-Ideas/dp/014101881X The Tail End by Tim Urban: https://waitbutwhy.com/2015/12/the-tail-end.html Death Clock: https://www.death-clock.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3886: Cylon George challenges us to face the inevitability of death not to provoke fear, but to inspire urgency and purpose. By confronting our mortality, we're reminded to stop wasting time on distractions and instead invest deeply in meaningful relationships and what truly matters. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/death Quotes to ponder: “That's the thing about life. It is fragile, precious, unpredictable, and each day is a gift, not a given right.” “Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.” “Contemplate your death daily and you will learn to stop wasting your time so you can focus on what's truly important.” Episode references: On the Shortness of Life by Seneca: https://www.amazon.com/Shortness-Life-Penguin-Great-Ideas/dp/014101881X The Tail End by Tim Urban: https://waitbutwhy.com/2015/12/the-tail-end.html Death Clock: https://www.death-clock.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3886: Cylon George challenges us to face the inevitability of death not to provoke fear, but to inspire urgency and purpose. By confronting our mortality, we're reminded to stop wasting time on distractions and instead invest deeply in meaningful relationships and what truly matters. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/death Quotes to ponder: “That's the thing about life. It is fragile, precious, unpredictable, and each day is a gift, not a given right.” “Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.” “Contemplate your death daily and you will learn to stop wasting your time so you can focus on what's truly important.” Episode references: On the Shortness of Life by Seneca: https://www.amazon.com/Shortness-Life-Penguin-Great-Ideas/dp/014101881X The Tail End by Tim Urban: https://waitbutwhy.com/2015/12/the-tail-end.html Death Clock: https://www.death-clock.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first Monday in January of 2026.  Happy New Year!  I can’t think of a better way to start the year than with my guest Celeste Barbier. Meet Celeste. Celeste Barbier is a Professional Vocalist, Ordained Minister, and Certified Expert Sound Healer. She is also a women’s group travel curator & leader, and public speaker.  And,  hopefully future published author based in Oceanside, California. Known for a versatile repertoire spanning more than a century of music, Celeste brings warmth, precision, and emotional resonance to corporate events, private celebrations, weddings, and memorials. In doing so she creates experiences that feels both elevated and deeply personal. In 2019 and 2020, Celeste released two professional albums, with one original song gaining strong traction leading into 2020. During the COVID era, she became a daily content creator, beginning with “Quaranteatime,” a series of brief uplifting segments, and expanding into her one-hour show “Celeste's Quest For Her Best Life,” streamed through outlets including The Quarantine Network (TQN) and Palapa TV. In 2022, a profound personal healing experience catalyzed her expanded path in sound healing. She became a Certified Expert Sound Healer and hosted her first sound bath on 11/22/22. Today, she and her wife René Cosby (Reiki Master) offer Resté Sound Healing experiences and curate Resté Getaway For Women.  This is a transformational group travel rooted in relaxation, exploration, culture, and connection. Resté Getaway for Women offers curated, luxury, all-inclusive women-only vacations to unique, once-in-a-lifetime destinatins. Coming in March will be a trip to Thailand.  They focuse on exclusive experiences designed for women by women, rather than being a typical travel agency. They create boutique travel events emphasizing discovery and connection, distinct from general women’s retreats or destination ideas.  In January 2026, Celeste begins her role as Director of Meditation & Music at Seaside Center for Spiritual Living in Encinitas. Celeste’s Takeaways. “My ‘why’ is to create spaces where people feel safe to soften, reconnect, and remember what matters — through voice, sound, and presence. In an era where the country feels more divided than ever, I'm devoted to the common denominator: music and healing that reunites people across all backgrounds. Healing in the form of connection, peace, nervous system regulation, nostalgia, and remembrance of who we are and why we are here: to love one another.” In Closing. Celeste joined me when I was in the LA Talk Live Studio in 2016.  In fact, here is a link from our show:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKChhMnT8A8. Thank you Celeste for sharing your story with us.  Conversations + Connections = Community Making the world a better place.  One Story at a time.  What's Your Story? I want to share it!     Marsha@borntotalkradioshow.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3839: Cylon George unpacks the uncomfortable truth that suffering isn't just unavoidable, it's vital for building resilience, clarity, and inner strength. With insights from his own journey and reflections on how we often avoid necessary discomfort, he reveals how embracing pain can actually reduce our overall suffering and lead to deep personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/why-we-need-suffering Quotes to ponder: "We flee from necessary suffering only to increase our unnecessary suffering." "Once you can get beyond blaming your suffering on others, God, or the universe, you'll begin to gain the resources to deal with what's in front of you." "Embrace your pain. Lean into discomfort. And you'll discover a spiritual strength you never thought possible." Episode references: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3813: Cylon George explores how making a genuine commitment, not just setting intentions, can radically transform your progress toward personal goals. Through inspiring examples and practical insights, he shows how accountability, consistency, and small daily actions separate dreamers from doers. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/commit-to-your-goals Quotes to ponder: "Most people don't fail because they lack desire, they fail because they lack commitment." "Successful people act regardless of how they feel." "It's okay to not feel like doing something. But it's not okay to let those feelings dictate your actions." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices