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Many Christians feel stuck in work that doesn't reflect who they are or what they're good at. If you've ever wondered whether your skills have a place outside of ministry or a traditional career path, this episode speaks directly to that tension. Dawn Apuan's story shows what it looks like to build a business grounded in faith, not hustle. What you'll hear in this episode: How Dawn moved from co-pastoring and nonprofit work into copywriting, and hit six figures within 11 months of starting Why she believes God gave her more impact through business than she had in a church of 30 to 40 people How she stayed grounded in her faith during a four-month stretch with no income while supporting her family The two questions she asks Jesus every morning that shape how she works and serves What Deuteronomy 8 has to do with staying humble about your own success Dawn Apuan is an expert copywriter and marketing strategist. Former pastor and non-profit Executive Director, her mission now is to help Christian business owners establish their authority and sell out even their most expensive offers with messaging that brilliantly captures their voice to attract dream clients, without costing them time and energy creating it. Her unique ability to craft words into wealth has helped hundreds of clients get results in 24 hours or less, and some clients make five figures overnight without sales calls! You can find Dawn Apuan here: Website: https://copyqueensink.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-apuan-copyqueen/ *Connect With Follower Of One* Join us over in our Online Community(http://community.followerofone.org) *Get social with us* https://www.facebook.com/followerofone https://instagram.com/followerofone1 https://twitter.com/followerofone1 https://www.linkedin.com/company/follower-of-one https://plinkhq.com/i/1482955686 ==== Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:48 Introduction and Dawn's Background 5:01 From Passion for Writing to Professional Copywriter 7:55 Leaving Ministry and Starting a Business 9:28 Marketplace Impact vs. Church Ministry 11:14 Finding Your God-Given Skills in the Marketplace 18:48 Internal Voices, External Voices, and Why Mindset Blocks Most Christians 21:34 The Real Cost of Leaving a Controlled Ministry Environment 23:18 Living Small When You Serve an Infinite God 27:07 Success Is About Who You Become, Not What You Earn 29:34 How to Stay Grounded in Faith When Business Is Going Well 32:29 Why Inner Work Matters as Much as Marketplace Work 36:09 Deuteronomy 8 and the Daily Practice of Remembering God 37:18 Dawn's Encouragement for Employees, Leaders, and Entrepreneurs 39:58 Conclusion
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Send us Fan MailGain certainty in a time of unfolding disclosures in a time of transition. "There's been a lot of uncertainty happening in the world." Exploring the growing sense of uncertainty many people are experiencing as technology, artificial intelligence, data centers, and global systems continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace."Progress comes with a price, but solutions are emerging." The conversation examines the balance between intellect with one's true feelings, the role of leadership during times of transition, and why awareness has never been more important. They discuss the difference between empathy and sympathy, how emotional reactions can cloud clarity, and why developing inner leadership helps us navigate change with confidence rather than fear. "Inner leadership is key to navigating societal shifts." As society moves through rapid transformation, this episode offers a practical spiritual perspective on staying grounded, making conscious choices, and trusting your intuition while adapting to a changing world.Join this monthly membership for steady support right where you are today, while gaining the clarity and awareness needed to move through the world feeling grounded and confident. Use code TNT20 to receive 20% off the membership.Enter ReAwaken Here Ready to FEEL more FREEDOM within? Access the FREE video series created by The Wayshowers College here! Enjoy the first chapter of The Soul Quake Survival Guide here!Support the showHi! I'm Teresa. I have created this podcast to support "unseen" aspects of your life. You can call this the spiritual side. The podcast offers interviews of authors, healers, and thought leaders, for a positive higher spiritual perspective. Including ourselves! Our mission is to stimulate your inner wisdom, meaning, and enthusiasm for your unique journey. My husband Tom and I are also certified Spiritual Educators, and Consultants, who help make spirituality practical. We work spiritual awareness and sensitivity in all areas of our life for positive living. Through TNT ( Teresa n' Tom :) SpiritWorks, we can help you tap into your own Inner Guidance system on a daily basis, create a healthy balance between Thought and Feeling, and discover a stronger connection between you and your personal Spirit Guides through your Inner and Outer communication system: your Four Spiritual Gifts. Unlock ways to make the spiritual part of life practical. Connect with us at TNT SpiritWorks today!Follow us on:
Ready for deeper support? Work with me 1:1 https://trueinnerfreedom.com/working-together/ Why does everything suddenly feel harder the moment someone is watching you — even when you already know exactly what you're doing? For highly sensitive people, performance pressure isn't just "nerves." Your system is processing the task, the social environment, possible judgment, and your own self-awareness all at once. This episode explains why being observed can feel so overwhelming and how that pressure quietly affects your confidence, visibility, and ability to fully show up. Understand what's actually happening in your nervous system when you feel watched or evaluated Learn how HSP traits like depth of processing and social sensitivity amplify pressure in real time Discover a more compassionate, grounded way to respond without forcing yourself to "just relax" Listen now to finally understand why performance pressure affects you so deeply — and how to work with your sensitivity instead of fighting against it. Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.
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Dr. Laura offers a reassuring perspective in this solo episode, exploring how to stay grounded when the world and work feel uncertain and overwhelming. Drawing on her experience as a psychologist, she explains how fear can push us into fight, flight, or freeze responses, which ultimately drain energy and disrupt relationships. Dr. Laura brings the focus back to the present moment, encouraging us to reconnect with what's in our control today instead of getting swept up in global uncertainty and negative news cycles. Dr. Laura shares practical ways to restore calm and clarity through simple yet powerful practices, including the three W's of walk, window, and water, which she learned from her friends at CALM. She urges us to reconnect with activities that recharge our personal energy. The importance of setting boundaries with media and social platforms, while cultivating gratitude and self-awareness in daily life, is part of achieving this recharge. With warmth and insight, Dr. Laura reminds us that even in difficult times, small intentional actions help build resilience, restore perspective, and create a sense of peace. “Staying grounded means what can you control today and this week?” - Dr. Laura About Dr. Laura: Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett is a work and career psychologist and thought leader on the evolution of work. She has always been fascinated by how work intersects with life and loves to use her expertise to improve organizations and help people thrive. Her passion for taking creative ideas and launching them into successful business strategies led her to start three counselling psychology practices (Calgary Career Counselling, Canada Career Counselling, and Synthesis Psychology), as well as six different business brands offering organizational assessment and consulting services. Dr. Laura is honoured to have been selected as a Woman of Distinction in Canada in 2014 and received a Canadian Woman of Inspiration Award as a Global Influencer in 2018. Her new book, I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss, is available for purchase on Amazon now. Resources: “I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss” by Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett Dr. Laura on LinkedIn Where Work Meets Life™ on YouTube Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live For more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Canada Career Counselling Synthesis Psychology Order Dr. Laura's new book today: I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating a Toxic Boss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us Fan MailIf you lead others through uncertainty while privately wondering how to stay grounded yourself, this episode is the most honest conversation you'll see today.What happens when the person usually holding the space… becomes the one being held?This week, join us for a deeply personal episode of The UpLevel Podcast; the script is flipped.For the first time this season, our host Christie Mann fully steps into the client's seat and is coached live by her longtime mentor, dear friend, and master coach, Joni Mar.What unfolds is a raw, honest, and deeply human conversation about fear, leadership, uncertainty, and what it means to continue showing up in a rapidly changing environment.As Season 11 centers on stewardship, this episode offers a deeply human example of what it means to embody the work rather than simply discuss it.Together, Christie and Joni move beneath analysis and into embodiment—exploring anxiety around travel, leadership, safety, isolation, responsibility, and the emotional toll of living in a world that feels increasingly volatile.What emerges is a powerful reminder: Leadership isn't about having it all together. It's about staying human enough to remain connected—to ourselves, to others, and to the work we're here to do.In This Episode:What live coaching actually looks and feels likeThe emotional reality many leaders are carrying right nowHow fear and uncertainty show up in the bodyWhy grounding practices matter more than everThe paradox of creating safety while still answering the call to leadWhat it means to steward yourself while stewarding othersAbout Joni:Joni Mar, MCC, CPCC, CNTC, CTICFor more than two decades, Joni Mar has been helping leaders wrestle with a deceptively simple question: Who do I need to become to lead what's next?Known for her warmth, grounded presence, and ability to ask the question beneath the question, she helps leaders uncover the hidden patterns shaping how they think, decide, and lead. Joni believes the most powerful leadership shift is expanding a leader's awareness of who they are being while they lead because the hardest part of leadership isn't strategy, it's identity.A Master Certified Executive Leadership Coach and senior faculty member with the Co-Active Training Institute, Joni has been training coaches since 2003.An early contributor to the global expansion of coaching, Joni introduced Co-Active Coaching to the Hong Kong market and has spent more than a decade working between North America, Asia and Europe, bringing a deeply cross-cultural lens to leadership and human development.A long-time steward of the field, Joni now focuses on supporting the next generation of coaches and helping leaders bring greater wisdom, compassion, and courage into the systems they serve.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonimar/https://www.instagram.com/joni.mar/
The fire energy is rising and in a Yang Fire Horse year, this can bring transformation, visibility, emotional intensity and sudden pressure to change. In this episode, we explore how the Snake month accelerates this energy, who may feel it most, and how Feng Shui, BaZi and Qi Men Dun Jia can help you stay grounded, calm and aligned as life speeds up.
In this deeply personal episode of Crazy Ex-Wives Club, Erica Bennett shares the mindset shift that helped her navigate divorce without spiraling into anger, resentment, or emotional burnout.Instead of relying on a checklist or trying to “win” the divorce, Erica explains how identifying her core beliefs and core values became the compass guiding every hard decision — from co-parenting and boundaries to conflict, communication, and emotional healing.If you're going through divorce, separation, or any major life transition, this episode will help you reconnect with what you stand for so you can move through the chaos without losing yourself.
The world doesn't feel stable right now — and your nervous system knows it. Economic uncertainty, political chaos, global conflict: even if none of it is landing directly on your doorstep, it's landing in your body. You're more reactive than usual. Your sleep is off. You're scrolling more and resting less. You're doing fine — except that quietly, underneath it all, you're not.This episode is about how to stay grounded when the external world keeps shifting. Not through toxic positivity or pretending things are fine. Not through a five-step productivity system. Through something more honest: learning to anchor yourself in what's actually stable when almost nothing outside of you is.Today we're walking you through what groundedness actually means — and more importantly, what it feels like in a body that's been running on high alert. You'll leave this episode with a clearer understanding of why you feel so rattled right now, and a set of practices you can return to again and again when the news cycle, the economy, or life itself starts to spin.This is courage for the long haul. Let's practice it together.
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A gentle, practical episode offering simple nervous system tools to help you stay steady when the world feels loud. explore how to stay informed without spiralling, why your body wasn't built for constant crisis, and the grounding practices that actually help.
Let us know what you think about the podcast!Episode 214: When Your Adult Child Chooses Their Spouse Over You: How to Stay GroundedPart 5 in the Series: How To Deal with Your Adult Child's Difficult SpouseWhat if the goal was never to fix your family… but to become steady inside it?If you've been walking on eggshells with your adult child, feeling pulled between self-blame, defensiveness, and powerlessness, this episode brings you to the final stage: growth.But not the kind of growth that depends on your child changing, their spouse calming down, or the relationship suddenly becoming easy.This is about something deeper. More sustainable.This is about becoming the calm center in an anxious family system.In this episode, you'll learn what it actually means to practice differentiation, how to stop being pulled into emotional reactivity, and how to respond to your adult child from a place of grounded, values-based connection—even when things are still hard.Because healing in family relationships doesn't start with them.It starts with how you show up.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How to define true growth in family relationships (and why it has nothing to do with outcomes you can't control)What differentiation in family systems really looks like in real-life interactions with your adult childWhy anxious family systems stay stuck—and how one grounded parent can begin to shift the patternHow to separate your self-worth from your child's behavior, reactions, or their spouse's perceptionsA simple, practical tool—the Values Pause—to help you respond with clarity, steadiness, and emotional maturity in hard momentsThis episode walks you through the final stage of the emotional journey many parents face when navigating adult child estrangement, conflict, or tension with a difficult spouse.If you've ever felt like:“No matter what I do, it's never the right thing”“I just want things to feel normal again”“I don't know how to show up without making it worse”You are not alone—and you are not stuck.There is a way to stay connected without losing yourself.There is a way to be loving without overfunctioning.There is a way to become a safe, steady presence in your family—even if nothing else changes right away. Tina Gosney is the Family Conflict Coach. She works with parents who have families in conflict to help them become the grounded, confident leaders their family needs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with us:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tinagosneycoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tinagosneycoaching---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tina is certified in family relationships and a trauma informed coach. Visit tinagosney.com for more information on coaching services.
Why do some days feel heavier than others, even when nothing obvious has changed? In this solo episode of Becoming Unshakable, I speak directly to those moments when everything feels like a struggle. The days when motivation is low, your energy is off, and you quietly question whether you are doing enough, or even moving in the right direction. I share an honest reflection on what it means to keep going when you feel stretched, tired, or unsure, and why those moments are often part of a much deeper process. I talk about the internal pressure many of us carry, especially as leaders, caregivers, and people who others rely on. There is a tendency to push through, to stay strong on the surface, while ignoring what is happening beneath the surface. In this conversation, I open up about what it looks like to acknowledge that weight without losing your sense of self, and how small shifts in awareness can change how you experience difficult seasons. This episode is a reminder that struggling does not mean failing. It often means you are growing, recalibrating, or being asked to pay attention to something you may have been avoiding. I explore how to stay steady in those moments, how to be kinder to yourself without lowering your standards, and how to reconnect with your own resilience in a way that feels real. If you have been feeling off, overwhelmed, or quietly carrying more than you let on, this conversation is for you. What would change if you stopped fighting the struggle and started listening to what it is trying to show you?
If your life feels like a nonstop loop of sports practices, school events, and chaotic family schedules, this episode of The Purpose Driven Mom Podcast with Cara Harvey is exactly what you need. Cara dives into how busy moms can stay grounded during overwhelming seasons filled with kids' activities, packed calendars, and constant transitions. From managing sports schedules to avoiding burnout, this episode is packed with practical productivity tips for moms who want to restore their energy, simplify routines, and stay present without guilt or perfectionism Libsyn AI prompt guide for busy moms. Sign up for FREE here Plan your business goals with our free Business Planner here! A PURPOSE-DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES http://apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast507 Resources: Join the Purpose Driven Mom Club! Subscribe to the Purpose Driven Mom Youtube Channel Follow us on Instagram Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page Follow us on Pinterest Join us on TikTok
Taurus Season is starting and as Taurus is an Earth sign it really is a time for you to say "yes" to yourself and look at grounding yourself in nature and your sensory pleasures. Taurus is all about stability, natural beauty, luxury and comfort, so what in your environment is helping you to feel comfort, a blanket you have, the cosiness of your home? Think about all the ways you can pour into yourself this Taurus season and add more value to your life.Staying grounded is really going to help you so use Belief Clearing Techniques to support you. You can get support from my Belief Clearing Guided Journal - link is below.Enjoy this episode.Show up to your life & Keep Going Always ™ Rebecca.xMy website is here > https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.comMy powerful EXPANSION program is here to transform your life > https://racourses.thinkific.com/courses/expansionMy amazing guided journals & planners are here > https://www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com/books
A candid conversation with interior designers Arianne Bellizaire and Sara Malek Barney on navigating burnout, emotional labor, client management, and creative growth in today's unpredictable design industry. From boundary-setting to decision fatigue, social media pressures, and sustaining ambition, this episode explores the strategies and mindsets designers use to remain successful, resilient, and inspired amid market volatility and personal demands. Identity & Evolution in Design Designers must periodically redefine themselves and their work to remain relevant. Personal growth and evolving priorities shape professional identity and approach. Burnout vs Ambition Burnout is not a badge of honor; it results from overextension and emotional labor. Ambition aligns energy with superpowers and opportunities, creating sustainable growth. Setting boundaries is essential to differentiate productive ambition from harmful overwork. Emotional Labor & Client Management Design work involves managing client emotions, expectations, and second-guessing. Designers act as liaisons between clients, contractors, and teams, absorbing invisible pressures. Managing scope creep and change orders is a practical strategy to protect both energy and profitability. Social Media & Comparison Culture Social media can amplify unrealistic expectations and unhealthy competition. Designers often feel compelled to accommodate clients' desires, sometimes overextending themselves to maintain a positive perception. Decision Fatigue & Process Control Guiding clients with structured processes reduces decision fatigue and builds trust. Transparent communication about costs, changes, and expectations protects both designer and client satisfaction. Sustaining Creativity Exposure to new experiences, products, peers, and travel is vital for creative rejuvenation. Nature, walks, and offline activities clear mental clutter and inspire problem-solving. Intentional “point-to-point” efforts—committing to new experiences—promote growth despite discomfort. Financial & Business Literacy Designers must balance artistry with business realities. Collecting payments, understanding scope, and setting clear expectations are critical professional skills. Empowering team members while maintaining accountability ensures operational efficiency. Resources: AJ Madison KBIS Arianne Bellizaire – Arianne Bellizaire Interiors Sara Malek Barney – BANDD/DESIGN In today's unpredictable design industry, thriving requires more than talent—it demands resilience, strategy, and self-awareness. On this episode, interior designers Arianne Bellizaire and Sara Malek Barney dive into the complex landscape of professional design, sharing candid insights on burnout, emotional labor, client management, and sustaining creativity in chaotic times. Designers often redefine their professional identity to adapt to evolving personal and industry priorities. As Bellizaire notes, “We are always changing, and how we describe ourselves now reflects our growth, our aspirations, and the life we're building.” Similarly, Sara emphasizes the importance of aligning professional actions with personal values to maintain relevance, profitability, and balance. Burnout, long treated as a badge of honor in design, is reframed here as a clear warning signal. Emotional labor—managing client expectations, facilitating collaboration, and resolving conflicts—often goes uncredited yet drives the success of every project. Both guests stress the importance of boundaries, scope management, and distinguishing between what one can do versus what one should do, emphasizing that ambition thrives when energy is strategically invested in core strengths. Social media and comparison culture add another layer of complexity. Designers frequently face unrealistic expectations from clients influenced by curated online content, which can pressure them into overextending themselves. Establishing clear processes, communicating cost implications, and structuring client decisions effectively are key strategies for reducing stress while maintaining creative integrity. Decision fatigue, a common challenge in high-stakes residential projects, can be mitigated by guiding clients through structured choices while fostering trust. Sustaining creativity amid chaos is a recurring theme. Arianne and Sara highlight exposure to new experiences, peers, travel, and even nature walks as essential methods to refresh the mind and spark innovative thinking. “A simple daily walk,” Arianne reflects, “can clear clutter, inspire problem-solving, and restore energy in ways that sitting at a desk never will.” Committing to uncomfortable but growth-oriented experiences, a “point-to-point principle,” is a subtle but critical habit for creative professionals. Finally, the conversation underscores the business side of design. Designers must balance artistry with operational responsibility, from collecting payments to managing scope creep and training staff. Financial literacy and professional boundaries ensure that creative freedom does not come at the cost of personal wellbeing or firm profitability. This episode offers an unfiltered look at what it takes to thrive in a chaotic, competitive industry. With honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, Ariana and Sara provide strategies for navigating emotional, creative, and financial pressures while staying grounded, inspired, and relevant. For any designer striving to balance ambition with wellbeing, this conversation is both a blueprint and a call to action. About Convo By Design: Convo By Design is the longest running podcast of its kind. The show is hosted, produced and published by Josh Cooperman. The podcast has been running since January, 2013. The show has published over seven hundred episodes, featured more than fifteen hundred designers and architects and has garnered over three million streams, downloads making it one of the most listened to design and architecture podcasts as well as being the first design podcast of its kind. For guest suggestions and show inquiries, please message us on Instagram @convoxdesign.
Pastor Jack reacts to a recent interview clip featuring Vice President JD Vance discussing aliens, sharing his perspective on unexplained and otherworldly phenomena. Are UFO sightings and alien encounters real? How should Christians view this mysterious topic with a Biblical worldview?(00:00) Opening Clip and the Question of UFOs(01:16) Government Investigations and Public Interest in UAPs(02:01) Reacting to J.D. Vance on Aliens and Demons(04:04) Why the Bible Still Frames Reality Best(05:06) Deception, Demons, and the Last Days(08:43) Why Hibbs Rejects the Extraterrestrial Explanation(13:35) How Christians Should Respond to the UFO Question(17:50) Biblical Warnings, Angels, and the Paranormal Realm(24:42) End-Times Deception and the Alien Narrative(29:44) Final Warning: Know Scripture and Stay GroundedDAZE OF DECEPTION SERIES:https://tinyurl.com/2zs7zdfn CONNECT WITH PASTOR JACK:Get Updates via Text: https://text.whisp.io/jack-hibbs-podcast Website: https://jackhibbs.com/Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpOFacebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0 YouTube: https://bit.ly/437xMHnTwitter/X: https://x.com/RealJackHibbs CALLED TO TAKE A BOLD STAND:https://boldstand.org/ DAZE OF DECEPTION:https://jackhibbs.com/daze-of-deception/ Did you know we have a Real Life Network? Sign up for free today for more exclusive content:https://www.reallifenetwork.com/
I didn't sleep last night.My brain wouldn't shut off—and it wasn't my kids, my snoring husband, or even my senior dog waking me up at 2 a.m. It was the relentless pace of AI news, the fear of falling behind, and the pressure of building in this space while trying to make sense of it all.So I figured if I'm feeling it, you probably are too.In this episode, I'm getting real about what it actually feels like to be a business owner right now—when AI is moving faster than most of us can process, when the headlines are loud, and when you're trying to figure out what actually matters versus what's just noise.I'm sharing:How to filter out the AI noise without missing what's actually importantThe difference between excitement and overwhelm—and how to move forward with intention instead of panicWhy chasing every shiny object means building nothing sustainableMy own struggle with staying focused while building a platform in the AI space (spoiler: I'm figuring it out in real time too)The mantra that's keeping me sane: What am I protecting? What am I building toward? What's one step forward right now?A sneak peek at our platform reveal happening April 16th (and why I'm nervous and excited in equal measure)If you've ever felt that low-level hum of "Am I keeping up? Is this going to change everything? What am I even supposed to do with this?"—this episode is for you.Because here's the truth: Your expertise is real. Your relationships with your clients are real. And the value you create is real. AI doesn't change that. It just changes how you deliver it, scale it, and protect your time while doing it.So let's take a breath together and figure out how to move forward with clarity instead of chaos.>>Your next steps
The world is loud and moving fast. AI is moving faster. And most of us are exhausted trying to keep up.How do we stay grounded in the midst of it all?I am continuing to learn too! In this episode, I have an honest conversation about what it actually looks like to build something real - without the noise, without a formula, without running the race and without losing yourself in the process.Why slowing down is the most strategic thing you can do!What a sunrise in Utah reminded me about the online worldSocial media, AI tools and borrowed landYou don't have to be loud or controversial to matterSomething new I'm doingCONNECT WITH TERRI:WebsiteREDLO Women Network - Rolling monthly membershipThe REDLO Letter on Substack My Book - STEP FORWARDKeep Stepping Forward!
In today's episode, David Swanson and I are talking about what it means to stay grounded, emotionally regulated, and morally clear in a time that feels overwhelming. So many people are feeling the weight of constant tension — in the news, in conversations, and in their own lives. It can feel like you're either consumed by it or completely shut down. In this conversation, we explore: What it means to stay engaged without burning out The difference between emotional reactivity and moral courage How power, control, and fear show up in leadership and culture The emotional cost of speaking up — and how to care for yourself while doing it What "bearing witness" really looks like in everyday life How to stay human in times that feel dehumanizing This isn't about politics. It's about how we show up, take care of ourselves, and remain grounded in who we are — even when things feel uncertain. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how to navigate everything happening around you, this conversation is for you. If you're local to Massachusetts, we're offering in-person wellness classes at the Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center in Stoughton. You can find upcoming classes at stwyt.com. And if this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who may need this reminder.
Send us Fan MailThe world feels like it is running at maximum volume, and a lot of us are asking the same question: how do you stay grounded without checking out? We get real about what constant chaos does to your mind and body, why it leaks into your reactions, and how quickly your peace disappears when you give your attention to every headline, hot take, and argument you cannot control.We wrestle with the trap of truth seeking in a noisy culture. The deeper you dig, the more you realize how much you do not know, and that can create anxiety instead of clarity. Along the way we share a simple fable that nails the point: trying to fix discomfort the wrong way can leave you with bigger holes than you started with. We also go philosophical in plain language, touching perception and the way each of us experiences “reality” through our own beliefs, values, and filters.Then we land on something practical and oddly hopeful: tighten your circle, set boundaries, and be the light where you actually live. We swap stories about everyday kindness that sticks with people for years, and we talk about why self-care is not selfish when it helps you show up better for others. If you want anxiety relief, stress management tools, and a mindset for protecting your peace without losing your humanity, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels overwhelmed, and leave us a review with one small thing that helps you stay grounded.
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When the world feels uncertain, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or unsteady. In this episode, we slow things down and come back to what actually helps—your breath, your body, and the small practices that restore a sense of calm.This is a grounded, supportive space to reconnect with your inner strength and remember that you don't have to carry everything alone.In this episode, you'll learn:Simple ways to calm your mind and body during stressful timesHow to create small, daily anchors of safety and stabilityWhy connection and support matter more than everWhat it means to embody both power and grace.A few things we explore:The emotional weight many women carry during uncertain timesA short guided meditation to help you resetPractical tools you can start using immediately.In every chapter of history, especially in the hardest moments, women have been the light—steady, guiding, and enduring.That same light is alive in you…So honor it, carry it, and let it shine far beyond what you can see.If this episode resonated, share it with someone who might need it. Your support helps this message reach more people.Dr. Mensimah ShabazzJoin us in empowering one million women worldwide to embrace their strength and grace. Together, let's declare our identities as women of power and inspire one another to shine! ♥️Want to go deeper?I offer 1:1 transformational coaching, sacred space-holding, and intuitive mentorship for women ready to embody their highest path. Schedule a 30-minute consultation: https://www.mensimah.com/harmony-consult or send Email to: agapect@mensimah.com.Subscribe: Join our Reflective/Inner Work Platform "Compose A New Narrative" at: https:www.patreon.com/mensimahshabazzphd orhttps://substack.com/@drmensimahshabazzContact Links:Website: https://www.mensimah.comInstagram: @mensimahshabazzphdYouTube: @mensimahsroundtableShop: https://shop.mensimah.comRegister as a Guest on PodMatch- for Round Table Conversations: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/mrtDonations:https://mensimahs-round-table.captiva...https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MRTPo...
You're not alone. And more importantly—God sees what others don't.If you've ever felt misunderstood, isolated, or worn down from doing the right thing… this is for you.“Let us not grow weary in doing good…” — Galatians 6:9
In this episode, Elena Armijo sits down with Colonel Dede Halfhill of the United States Air Force for a powerful conversation on leadership in moments of chaos, uncertainty, and collective strain. Drawing from 25 years of military leadership, including deployments in Iraq and service at the highest levels of national defense during the early Covid crisis, Dede brings a rare blend of grounded wisdom, operational clarity, and deep humanity to the question of what leadership requires when the stakes are high. Check out Elena's website to learn more about how she can support you in seeing and using the power that resides within you. Elena opens with a coaching reflection on how leaders can navigate upheaval by regulating themselves before trying to stabilize others, narrowing priorities with compassion, creating rhythms that offer steadiness, and anchoring decisions in values rather than urgency. The conversation moves into the lived realities of leadership under pressure, including loneliness, fear, and the quiet burden many leaders carry when they believe they must hold everything alone. Dede speaks candidly about the isolation she experienced as a senior leader and the cost of trying to carry responsibility without enough connection. She reflects on the importance of building trusted support systems before the crisis arrives, and the role vulnerability plays in making leadership more sustainable. She also offers a striking perspective on fear of irrelevance, emotional suppression in leadership cultures, and the necessity of naming what is true without losing steadiness. This episode is a reminder that leadership is not meant to be performed in isolation. It is an invitation to lead with clarity, humanity, and courage, and to remember that hard things become more bearable when we face them alongside others. Let's Get Social! Want to hear more from Elena? Click here! Learn more about The C-Suite Collective Connect with Elena on LinkedIn Schedule a complimentary session: Click here DeDe Halfhill: LinkedIn | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest This podcast was produced by the following amazing team: Ulrich Wolvaardt, Audio Engineer Aaron Boykin, Musician & Artist (Get updates about Aaron's music via Instagram) Jo van Eeden, Project Manager
Lately many people have been feeling overwhelmed by the constant stream of news, social media, and global events. When the world feels heavy, it can leave us feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, or even numb. In this solo episode, Celeste talks about the psychological impact of living in a time where we are constantly exposed to information and stress. She explains what happens to our nervous system when we stay in a prolonged state of "alert mode" and why so many people feel mentally drained. More importantly, this episode focuses on what we can actually do to protect our mental health without ignoring the reality of what's happening in the world. In this episode we discuss: • Why our brains were not designed for 24/7 global awareness • How constant headlines and social media impact the nervous system • The two common traps people fall into when dealing with stress and uncertainty • How to stay informed without becoming emotionally overwhelmed • Simple ways to regulate your nervous system and protect your mental health If you've been feeling overwhelmed or mentally overloaded lately, this conversation offers perspective and practical ways to stay grounded. Small shifts create big change. Wellness Center If you're local to Massachusetts, we now offer in-person wellness classes at Shifting The Way You Think Wellness Center in Stoughton. Our space offers experiences designed to help you regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and reconnect with yourself through practices like restorative yoga, sound healing, and mindfulness. Learn more about upcoming classes: https://stwyt.com Connect Follow Celeste the Therapist for more conversations about mental health, personal growth, and intentional living.
When it comes to megaliths — massive stones set in place by prehistoric people — Americans are probably most familiar with Stonehenge. But the U.K.'s landscape is punctuated with thousands of these majestic stones. Some are set in circles, others in rows. A few even form doorways that align with the sun at solstice. Long revered for their mythical presence, megaliths woo both curiosity seekers and die-hard enthusiasts. Fiona Robertson falls into that second camp. She was captivated by Britain's ancient stones from an early age. When she met her husband, Stephen, a shared love of megaliths drew them together. And it was the megaliths who comforted her and gave her room to grieve when Stephen was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Robertson's new book, “Stone Lands,” is part homage to the grandeur and mystery of megaliths and part memoir of a wrenching loss. This week, on Big Books and Bold Ideas, Robertson shares her love and her consolation with Kerri Miller, as they verbally explore Britain's megaliths together. Guest:Fiona Robertson is a writer and dedicated stone-seeker. Her new book is titled, “Stone Lands: A Journey of Darkness and Light through Britain's Ancient Places.” Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.
Does your body tighter when someone criticizes you? Do you start apologizing or over-explaining before you've even thought it through?In this insightful episode, Jaya brings two powerful stories that reveal how early experiences of contempt and correction still live in her nervous system today. Together, we unpack what happens inside when criticism feels dangerous, and how to work with the shame, fear, and self-blame that so often follow.We explore the difference between criticism and contempt, how to separate observation from interpretation, and how to develop “pushback energy” instead of collapsing into appeasement.If you've ever left a conversation replaying every word, wondering what you did wrong, this one will bring a breath of compassion and clarity.Read more on the blog.For ongoing practice and deeper learning, I warmly invite you to become a member of The School of Human Connection. Twice a month, I host live calls where members bring real relationship dilemmas. We slow things down and I'll help you see what's actually happening and how to respond with more integrity, strength and care. You will find a safe space for live discussions and a supportive community of like-minded, open-hearted humans. Stay updated on new episodes and resources by subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts or visiting yvetteerasmus.com. Here are more ways to connect with me: Join the School of Human Connection Hop on my free Wednesday live call Follow me on YouTube
In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton talk about what happens when leadership (Amazon Affiliate) —once a source of structure, trust, and protection—starts to feel unpredictable, unsupportive, or unsafe for first responders. This episode addresses the quiet shift many in law enforcement, fire, and EMS experience when decisions feel disconnected from reality, communication breaks down, and loyalty begins to feel one-sided. When leadership no longer feels safe, the nervous system adapts—and not in ways that are sustainable.
Sometimes life begins to shift all at once.Opportunities change. Responsibilities grow. Decisions about the future start showing up.And suddenly it can feel like life is moving faster than you are.In this episode of Grace & Growth, we sit with the pressure that can come during seasons of transition… when things are unfolding, but not everything is clear yet.This is a reflection on staying grounded while life is changing, trusting yourself through uncertainty, and remembering that growth doesn't always feel peaceful.Sometimes it feels like pressure.Grace looks good on you… and growth will too.
In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock tackle one of the hardest parts of growth: what happens when you change…but the people around you don't. If you've gone through deconstruction, started holding your beliefs more loosely, or found yourself living with more nuance, you've probably felt the tension at the dinner table—Do I speak up? Stay quiet? Change the subject? Because the truth is, most of the time the tension isn't even theological… it's relational.They talk honestly about why your growth can feel threatening to others (even when you're not trying to change anyone), the unspoken agreements relationships can be built on, and the three common temptations that show up in this season: shrinking, proving, or withdrawing. From there, they give five practical tools to help you stay connected without losing yourself—how to lead with curiosity, stop managing other people's reactions, and build safe spaces where you don't have to translate your entire journey just to be understood.If you've felt misunderstood, exhausted, or tempted to pull back from the people you love, this one is for you.In this episode:Why the tension isn't theological—it's relationalThe 3 temptations: shrink, prove, withdraw5 practical tools for staying connected while you growWhen distance is wisdom (boundaries, not punishment)Staying grounded in who you're becoming00:00 - Welcome Back + Quick Banter00:45 - Share the Episode + 26 Life Theme (1 John 2:6)01:34 - Recap: Deconstruction, Stuck Seasons, Staying Tender02:20 - Recap: Rebuilding Trust (Brené Brown's BRAVING)02:50 - Recap: Living Without Certainty (The Sin of Certainty)03:22 - Today's Topic: When You Change but Others Don't04:08 - The Real Tension: Family, Friends, and Staying Connected05:08 - When People Speak in Absolutes + You Feel Misunderstood06:17 - Dinner Table Moment: Speak Up, Stay Quiet, or Shift Topics?07:30 - It's Not Theological—It's Relational Risk09:20 - When Your Shift Feels Threatening to Others10:16 - Unspoken Agreements: “We've Always Believed This”11:34 - 3 Temptations: Shrink, Prove, or Withdraw12:15 - Temptation 1: Shrinking to Keep the Room Calm13:16 - Temptation 2: Proving It (Over-explaining, Articles, Debates)14:01 - Temptation 3: Withdrawing Fully (Exhaustion + New Language)16:06 - 5 Practical Tools for Connection (Overview)17:23 - Tool 1: Decide What's Worth Discussing (Hill vs Habit)19:42 - Tool 2: Lead With Curiosity, Not Correction20:36 - Tool 3: Let Go of Being Understood Immediately21:45 - Tool 4: Stop Managing Their Reaction22:20 - Tool 5: Build New Safe Spaces (Relational Oxygen)23:27 - When Distance Is Wise (Boundaries, Not Punishment)24:42 - Stay Grounded in Who You're Becoming27:11 - Next Week: Reconstruction vs Deconstruction (Which Is Harder?)27:44 - Hockey Sidebar: Team USA Beats Canada + “Won It for Johnny”28:37 - Closing: You're Loved (Nothing You Can Do About It)
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Winter can make motivation feel harder — and negative thinking louder. If you've been feeling low-energy, stuck in your head, or quietly doubting yourself, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll discover four simple winter happy habits designed to help you break free from negative thinking without pushing yourself or trying to “fix” your mindset. These gentle affirmations and grounding practices are meant for real life — especially on days when five minutes feels like a stretch. You'll learn how small, supportive actions can calm your inner critic, restore steadiness, and help you feel grounded again, even during the quietest seasons. Simple ways to come back to yourself — one kind moment at a time. Cheers, Marie RESOURCES & LINKS:
Most people view rejection as a personal verdict. High-status individuals view it as essential data. If a "No" feels like a physical punch to the gut, it's not a sign of weakness—it's a biological glitch in your "Survival Software 1.0."In this lesson, we break down the neurobiology of social pain (the Anterior Cingulate Cortex) and reveal the "Pivot Protocol"—the 3-step system that high-status leaders use to remain unshakeable. We move past the cliché of "rejection is redirection" and look at the actual science of how to stay grounded when the stakes are high.
Most people view rejection as a personal verdict. High-status individuals view it as essential data. If a "No" feels like a physical punch to the gut, it's not a sign of weakness—it's a biological glitch in your "Survival Software 1.0."In this lesson, we break down the neurobiology of social pain (the Anterior Cingulate Cortex) and reveal the "Pivot Protocol"—the 3-step system that high-status leaders use to remain unshakeable. We move past the cliché of "rejection is redirection" and look at the actual science of how to stay grounded when the stakes are high.
In this episode, we talk about what it actually looks like to navigate chronic anxiety and overwhelm, especially when so much of life feels out of your control. It's easy to spiral, overthink, and question if showing up is even worth it. We break down how to shift your focus back to what you can control, how to stop getting pulled into distractions, and why the small, consistent choices you make every day are what ultimately change your life.We talk about:-controlling what you actually can-the role of the algorithm in your attention and energy-protecting the things you say you value-how what you don't nurture will decay-choosing change instead of waiting for it-building conscious competence-not letting time pass without actionTime Stamps: 0:00 Introduction3:30 has it always been like this?6:55 getting sucked in15:43 thinking about doing something but not actually doing it20:32 losing sight of what matters28:15 applying what you know36:10 the easy thing usually isn't the right thing42:20 risk to reward ration47:55 get out of your headCONNECT WITH KAIT:1:1 Coaching: https://form.jotform.com/241375086805157Four Phase Course: https://www.skool.com/4-phase-body-transformation-9674/about?ref=df07484c52f048a59dac76c46465bd79IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaitannmichelle/Email: https://go.maverickonlinecoaching.net/mailing-listFree FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18fyYCSZgn/?mibextid=K35XfPCONNECT WITH MAVERICK:1:1 Coaching: https://form.jotform.com/241375086805157Four Phase Course: https://www.skool.com/4-phase-body-transformation-9674/about?ref=df07484c52f048a59dac76c46465bd79IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.willetts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we talk about what it actually looks like to navigate chronic anxiety and overwhelm, especially when so much of life feels out of your control. It's easy to spiral, overthink, and question if showing up is even worth it. We break down how to shift your focus back to what you can control, how to stop getting pulled into distractions, and why the small, consistent choices you make every day are what ultimately change your life.We talk about:-controlling what you actually can-the role of the algorithm in your attention and energy-protecting the things you say you value-how what you don't nurture will decay-choosing change instead of waiting for it-building conscious competence-not letting time pass without actionTime Stamps: 0:00 Introduction3:30 has it always been like this?6:55 getting sucked in15:43 thinking about doing something but not actually doing it20:32 losing sight of what matters28:15 applying what you know36:10 the easy thing usually isn't the right thing42:20 risk to reward ration47:55 get out of your headCONNECT WITH KAIT:1:1 Coaching: https://form.jotform.com/241375086805157Four Phase Course: https://www.skool.com/4-phase-body-transformation-9674/about?ref=df07484c52f048a59dac76c46465bd79IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaitannmichelle/Email: https://go.maverickonlinecoaching.net/mailing-listFree FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18fyYCSZgn/?mibextid=K35XfPCONNECT WITH MAVERICK:1:1 Coaching: https://form.jotform.com/241375086805157Four Phase Course: https://www.skool.com/4-phase-body-transformation-9674/about?ref=df07484c52f048a59dac76c46465bd79IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.willetts/
Send a textIn this timely and deeply practical episode of the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast, Tom and Ruth explore what it means to live in a world saturated with distressing information — from global conflict to cultural upheaval to deeply personal stories of abuse and loss.We are not just observers anymore. Through constant news cycles and social media exposure, we are often participants in vicarious trauma — absorbing pain that is not directly ours, yet deeply affects our nervous systems.In this conversation, we unpack:What vicarious trauma actually is — and how it differs from everyday stressWhy some stories trigger us more than othersThe difference between sympathetic responses (stress, anxiety, anger, depression) and parasympathetic processingHow collective events like COVID may have shifted our baseline stress levelsThe surprising neuroscience insight: pain is not the enemy — it's a homeostatic signalHow to move from reactive fight-or-flight to restorative regulationWe explore a powerful reframing:Pain functions much like thirst or hunger. It is not something to suppress, but something to respond to wisely. When processed through the parasympathetic nervous system, pain becomes productive — guiding us toward restoration rather than reactivity.This episode is especially for:Parents navigating hard conversations with their childrenLeaders and caregivers carrying collective weightAnyone feeling overwhelmed, anxious, angry, or numb in today's climateTherapists, coaches, and helpers managing emotional proximity to others' traumaIf you've felt “off,” on edge, or emotionally flooded after scrolling headlines — this conversation will help you understand why.And more importantly, it will help you return to center.Because the goal isn't shutting down pain.It's learning how to process it in a way that restores homeostasis — in body, mind, and spirit.Take a breath.Let's activate regulation together.Support the showThanks for listening!You can follow us onFacebook Instagram Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Check out the Autonomic Healing Website & InnerWorkings WebsiteEmail Tom thomasjpals@innerworkings.orgEmail Ruth ruth@bridgeandrhino.comSupport usWe appreciate you!
Ayurvedic practitioner and author Heather Grzych explores what happens inside us when leaders, teachers, or institutions disappoint us. Rather than focusing on scandal or personalities, she examines the nervous system response — the tight chest, the bracing, the fatigue — that arises when authority feels unstable. Using the cultural moment and the paradigm shift illustrated in the 2023 Barbie film as a backdrop, she invites listeners to reclaim internal authority instead of outsourcing certainty to charismatic figures. This episode offers a grounded, embodied framework for discernment, emotional maturity, and self-trust in a time when external structures feel increasingly unreliable. Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally. Connect with Heather: Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online
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Do you ever feel like your mind is running faster than your business can keep up? When everything feels urgent, noisy, and heavy, staying grounded can feel impossible. In this episode, Dr. Sabrina Starling and Melissa Kay share their #1 grounding ritual: the simple, repeatable practice they return to–no matter what's going on in business or life. This kind of grounding is all about creating a moment of steadiness that helps you lead with clarity rather than reacting from stress. You'll learn why grounded leaders make better decisions under pressure, how one small daily ritual can calm your nervous system and sharpen your focus, how to stay centered when your business feels chaotic, and why consistency matters more than complexity when it comes to mindset. If you're tired of being pulled in a hundred directions and want a leadership rhythm that actually supports you, this episode is for you!Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential production. Show Highlights:Unique challenges for business owners that bring pressureThe #1 muscle entrepreneurs need to build is the ability to ground ourselves.Melissa's #1 tip for time management: Create a time block every day in your schedule to connect with yourself.We aren't good at slowing down and allowing space for nothing-ness.The benefits of journaling to make time for yourselfBreathwork is valuable in grounding and calming yourself. (Use cues and smells to train your body to do deep breathing and slow down.)Self-talk is critical! We need to celebrate our wins!Ground yourself with essential oils, powerful affirmations, artwork, plants, low light in the evening, intentionally planned healthy dinners, and focused efforts to promote good sleep.Give yourself permission to put your phone down. A good night's sleep is the doorway to much calmer, grounded, fully present mornings. Taking care of yourself models to your team members that it's okay for them to take care of themselves.Your clear, compelling vision for your business should help keep you grounded as you make all the decisions that follow. (“Does this decision take me toward or away from my vision?”)Take ONE of our tips and implement it today to better ground yourself and experience more calm.Resources:Take our Better Business Better Life Assessment to determine your level of burnout and receive a complimentary call with the next steps you need to take in your business so that it supports your life. Click here!Ready to take your life back from your business? Want more time for what matters most and more money in your bank account than ever?
RESOURCES- Join me in Lotus Rising Premium Coaching at danettecoaching.com - Join my 30 Day Challenge to transform your body, mind, and soul—step into your most vibrant self today at danette30challenge.com- Get an opportunity to win a $150 Visa Gift Card! Follow the podcast and share your favorite episode on social media by tagging me @thedanettemay - Struggling with hair shedding or slow growth? Try Liposomal Hair Renewal with AnaGain Nu for fuller, healthier-looking hair. Exclusive offer for The Danette May Show listeners at renewyourhair.com/danettemay Dewskin Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dewskindenverDewskin Website: https://dewskindenver.com/Dewskin Shopify Product Store:https://dewskin.shopCONNECT 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 Diary Series episode Part 2 of The Danette May Show, I share a raw and intimate look into my morning reflections on staying grounded during chaotic times. We explore how to shift from focusing on the outer world of politics, global conflict, and fear based headlines to reconnecting with what is directly in front of us: gratitude, family, health, nature, and the light within. I walk you through a simple yet powerful journaling practice that instantly brought me back to peace, along with insights on meditation, nervous system regulation, personal responsibility, and why what you focus on truly expands. This episode is about choosing awareness without absorbing darkness and consciously protecting your energy in a world that constantly competes for your attention.I also open up about my personal skin healing journey, from acne and guilt rooted in childhood conditioning to melasma connected to deep grief after the loss of my son. We discuss the mind body connection, how unprocessed emotions can manifest physically, and the steps I am taking now to support my skin through holistic nutrition, movement, and advanced aesthetic treatments. This conversation blends...
Life does not always fall apart in neat, Instagram-worthy ways.Sometimes it blindsides you. Sometimes it knocks the air out of you. Sometimes it leaves your nervous system spinning and your mind searching for answers.In this episode I break down what coaching actually does for you when life kicks you in the junk — not by avoiding pain, but by helping you stay self-led inside of it.I share how I personally navigated a recent season I did not ask for, and the exact mindset and emotional tools that made it possible to stay grounded, connected, and clear when nothing felt easy.This episode is not about positive thinking or fixing yourself. It is about learning how to work with your thoughts and emotions instead of letting them run your life.In this episode, we talk about:Why painful experiences do not mean you are doing life wrongHow coaching helps you stay self-led during hard seasonsThe difference between facts and the stories your brain tellsWhy “neutral” does not mean harmless or okayHow to observe your thoughts and emotions without being consumed by themWhy mindset work does not mean avoiding hard feelingsHow to feel emotions safely instead of suppressing or fixing themThe difference between respecting a thought and agreeing with itWhy not every thought deserves your obedienceThe powerful question that brings you back to yourself when everything feels confusingKey takeaway:You do not need to eliminate hard thoughts or emotions to move forward. You need the ability to stay with yourself, supervise your mind, and choose how you respond — one situation, one thought, one feeling, one choice at a time.That is what coaching builds.Resources:Free Feelings Video + Worksheet: Click HERE to grab it.Jessica's book, In Pursuit Order my #1 New Release book In PursuitGet your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life.Join My Do The Thing Community Want more support?If this episode resonated with you and you want deeper, personalized support, you can learn more about working with me at jessicasmarro.comStay connected:Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @jessicasmarroShare this episode and tag me with what landed for youIf you enjoyed today's conversation, please follow, rate, and review Unblocked. It helps more people find these conversations and keeps this work going.Let's Get Unblocked!
1. Watching for Trickery 2. Laying Aside the Old3. Putting on the NewToday's sermon explored Ephesians 4:14-32, challenging us to examine our Christian walk and whether we're truly living out our faith. Just as physical walking requires 200 muscles working together without conscious thought, our spiritual walk should become second nature as we mature in Christ. We were reminded that God's will for us is so much more than we could ever imagine, but it requires us to be grounded in Biblical truth, not tossed around by every wind of doctrine or cultural trend. The message called us to stop being spiritually immature—to put off our old self with its deceitful lusts and put on the new self, created in God's likeness in righteousness and holiness.Takeaways:- Watch for Trickery and Stay Grounded in Truth: We must examine Scripture for ourselves (like the Bereans in Acts 17) rather than simply accepting what culture or even persuasive arguments tell us. Our feelings and hearts can be deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9), so we need solid Biblical truth as our foundation. We're called to speak truth in love, even when it's difficult.- Lay Aside the Old Self: True repentance means stripping away our former manner of life—the things we know are wrong. This isn't just feeling sorry; it's actively turning away from sin and submitting to obedience. We cannot continue wearing our "grave clothes" when Christ has made us alive and set us free.- Put On the New Self: It's not enough to simply stop sinful behaviors; we must replace them with godly ones. Put off lying, put on truth-telling. Put off anger, put on peace. Put off stealing, put on honest labor. Put off unwholesome words, put on edifying speech. Put off bitterness, put on kindness and forgiveness. This is what it means to walk with Christ daily.Let's commit together to growing up in all aspects into Christ, being doers of the Word and not just hearers. Remember, when we each do our part, the whole body of Christ grows and is built up in love.
How do you live well, stay engaged, and protect your mental health when the future of the planet feels so uncertain? Listen to this episode of Stories from the Field where our host Will White is joined by Dr. Thomas Doherty—psychologist, ecopsychologist, and author of Surviving Climate Anxiety—for a grounded conversation about eco-anxiety as a normal, values-driven response to climate change rather than a disorder to eliminate. Thomas reframes climate anxiety as a signal of care and connection, and introduces practical ways to regulate the nervous system, make meaning, and stay psychologically resilient without denying reality. Designed for both individuals struggling with climate anxiety and mental health professionals who work with anxiety and grief, this episode explores how time outdoors can become genuinely healing, how to avoid becoming a "climate hostage," and how to move toward what Thomas calls ethical happiness—living with purpose, connection, and integrity in a rapidly changing world. Links to Dr. Thomas Doherty's book, practive page and podcast below: Surviving Climate Anxiety book: thomasdoherty.com Climate Change and Happiness podcast: https://climatechangeandhappiness.com/ Recent Book Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4UbgoO3I3M Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=92NarLYAAAAJ&view_op=list_works This podcast is supported by White Mountain Adventure Institute (wmai.org), offering adventure inspired retreats for men and facilitated by Will White.
Send us a textIn this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I talk about the rising sense of despair many people are feeling in response to the state of the world and why staying stuck in that despair doesn't serve you, your patients, or your purpose. I explore how our brains are wired to fixate on the negative, how media algorithms profit from that bias, and why giving equal airtime to what's good in your life is a radical act of mental hygiene. I share how I personally navigate feelings of overwhelm by asking, “Who do I want to be while feeling this way?” This episode is a call to reclaim your focus, protect your energy, and stay grounded in reality. Not because things are easy, but because your work still matters.If this content and material resonates with you and you would like to pursue coaching with Rebecca, please visit:tcm-hub.com/fed and schedule a Breakthrough Call.
Send us a textIn today's episode of Evolve Ventures Tech, we sit inside one of the most uncomfortable truths of modern life: certainty is gone, and pretending otherwise is quietly draining our stability. We examine how nonstop information, digital volatility, and collective fear reshape the nervous system, distort perception, and weaken emotional grounding. This episode does not offer false reassurance or easy fixes. It names what it actually feels like to live in a world where safety feels conditional, and the future feels unstable.Through a clarity-forward, psychologically grounded lens, we reveal why so many people are dysregulated without realizing it, why resilience is harder than ever, and what it takes to stay anchored without disconnecting from reality.Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today's conversation:#291 | Motivation Monday: 3 Simple Conflict Resolution Tools You Need to Know - https://apple.co/4rnXvHP #473 | The Tools You Need to Stop Emotionally Numbing - https://apple.co/46impk3Learn more about:
What if the key to a calmer, more meaningful retirement isn't having all the answers, but learning how to trust yourself when you don't? In this episode, we discuss: Why retirement feels more uncertain than working life How identity shifts after 50 can create anxiety What's true vs. what's just loud How to focus on what you can control — in life and money A 4-step practice to calm fear and regain clarity Today's article is from our very own blog titled, Approaching Uncertainty with Yada. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade is joined by Les McDaniel to explore why retirement can feel more uncertain than working life. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/546
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy Life
Send one way text to Rev Rachel If you're an empath, a people-pleaser, or someone healing from codependency, you know how quickly another person's mood can affect your own.In this episode, I share a very real moment from my own life that happened on my birthday, when my husband had a tense reaction over a small laundry mishap. It wasn't a big moment, but it was a familiar one. His frustration immediately shifted the energy in the room, and I could feel my old patterns wanting to take over, the urge to fix it, smooth it over, or make it better and to make it my fault.What made this moment different is that I stayed present with myself.This episode is about learning how to stay grounded when someone you love is frustrated or upset, without absorbing their energy, abandoning yourself, or shutting down emotionally. It's about allowing others to have their feelings while learning that you don't have to carry them.Through the lens of the Recover Your Soul Process, we explore how acceptance, awareness, and loving boundaries help us respond differently. Not perfectly, but consciously. Not by disconnecting, but by staying rooted in compassion and self-trust using loving detachment.Healing doesn't mean the people in our lives will never be frustrated again. It means we no longer lose ourselves when they are.You are allowed to be okay even wRecover Your SOUL CIRCLE Group coaching with Rev Rachel is now open for enrollment.Join a sacred space to deepen your healing, connect in community, and walk the Recover Your Soul Process together: 1. Parents of Adult Children 2. Partners & Family 3.Alumni IntegrationYour Soul Circle is waiting. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not allied or representative of any organizations or religions, but is based on the opinions and experience of Rev. Rachel Harrison or guests. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Take what you need and leave the rest.Support the showRev Rachel & Recover Your Soul www.recoveryoursoul.net FREE Support Group on Zoom 6-7PM MT on the 1st Monday of the Month 1:1 Spiritual Coaching with Rev Rachel TRYASESSION for 40% off 1st session Self Guided Online Program to Work the Steps WORKSTEPS%50 for 50% off each step Recover Your SOUL CIRCLES Group Coaching with others on a similar path Follow on Social Media RYS Bonus Podcast Patreon Member or subscribing on Apple Podcasts for an extra episode every Friday. Free Patreon Members get access 1st week to new episodes. Looking for Transcripts?