Podcasts about Stress

In today's episode, Gina discusses health anxiety, especially in the context of the dreaded blood pressure reading at the doctor's office. It is important to remember that the blood pressure reading is simply information and the machine and entire process are not in themselves harmful, though they can be uncomfortable. Listen in for practical tips on how to disrupt the anxiety cycle that can form around blood pressure and other medical testing and start to feel more calm!Stillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a slower, more personal reflection that's different from what I share on the podcast.If you'd like a quiet place to land as the week winds down, you can join here: http://eepurl.com/bR2F9P or on our website anxietycoachespodcast.com and sign up for the newsletter.Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our community Group Coaching Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program1:1 Coaching Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingIf you prefer to listen AD-FREE, try our Supercast premium access membership:Learn more about anxiety What is anxiety?Free Guided Meditation for Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for AnxietyQuote:Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood.-Marie CurieChapters0:27 White Coat Anxiety3:58 What It Really Means7:12 Breaking the Checking Loop9:01 Numbers Aren't Judgments11:49 Calm Before the Reading14:50 Stop Chasing Perfect Numbers16:46 Anxiety Before Appointments18:54 Kindness Over FearSummaryIn this episode we talk about white coat syndrome and the anxiety many people feel around medical appointments, blood pressure checks, and now also home monitoring. We explain that the nervous system can react with dread, stress, or panic before a reading even begins, and that this response is common and not a sign of weakness.We look at how medical settings, the cuff, the numbers, and the waiting itself can become linked with danger through repeated fear and anticipation. We also discuss how home monitoring can sometimes extend the stress beyond the doctor's office, turning what is meant to be useful information into an ongoing cycle of checking and distress.We then focus on the anxiety loop that can form around blood pressure readings. Repeated checking may feel reassuring for a moment, but it often strengthens fear over time. We note that some people also have true hypertension, and that the goal is not to ignore medical care, but to reduce the tendency to treat every reading as an emergency or a judgment.We offer practical ways to interrupt the cycle, including treating readings as information rather than a life-or-death event, preparing the nervous system before appointments with breathing, movement, prayer, or other calming practices, and avoiding repeated checks beyond what a physician recommends. We also encourage people to notice the meaning they attach to sensations, allow uncertainty, and return attention to the present moment instead of imagining worst-case outcomes.We close by reminding listeners that the body is not the enemy and that calm can be practiced gradually. The episode ends with a message of self-kindness and a quote about understanding rather than fearing life.#Anxiety #WhiteCoatSyndrome #BloodPressureAnxiety #HealthAnxiety #MedicalAnxiety #NervousSystem #StressCycle #PanicAttacks #ReassuranceSeeking #SelfAdvocacy #Mindfulness #BreathingExercises #Relaxation #CopingStrategies #ChronicAnxiety #AnticipationAnxiety #MedicalTrauma #HighBloodPressure #Hypertension #MentalHealth #EmotionalWellness #SelfCare #Compassion #GinaRyan #AnxietyCoachesPodcast #DoctorAppointments #MedicalPhobia #HealthMonitoring #FightOrFlight #HeartPalpitations #AdrenalineRush #SomaticSymptoms #CompulsiveChecking #UncertaintyTolerance #SelfSoothing #NervousSystemRegulation #MedicalGaslighting #PatientAdvocacy #SensoryProcessing #TraumaRespons #ACPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every meaningful change begins with awareness. Before we can change a habit, improve our health, strengthen a relationship, or reduce stress, we first need to notice what's happening in the present moment. In today's meditation, we'll explore the foundation of mindful living: awareness.  This guided meditation will help you slow down, reconnect with the present moment, and lay the foundation for lasting personal growth. Perfect for: • Beginners to mindfulness • Stress reduction • Personal growth • Habit formation • Greater self-awareness • Living with more intention Today's intention: "I cannot change what I do not notice." Let's begin the journey together. A DAILY MESSAGE FOR YOUR HEART: Dear Friend, Welcome. Whether this is your first time meditating or you've walked this path before, I'm grateful you're here. Today marks the beginning of a new journey—not toward becoming someone else, but toward becoming more present with yourself and your life. As we begin, I want to gently remind you that meaningful change doesn't happen all at once. It happens in small moments of awareness. A pause before reacting. A deep breath before rushing ahead. A moment of noticing what you've been too busy to see. You don't need to have everything figured out. You don't need to be perfectly calm. You don't need to meditate perfectly. All you need to do is show up. The fact that you've chosen to spend these few moments caring for yourself tells me something important: there is a part of you that is ready to slow down, listen, and grow. Trust that part of yourself. Over the next seven days, we will take this journey one mindful step at a time. Some days may feel easier than others. Some lessons may resonate deeply, while others quietly plant seeds that bloom later. That's all part of the process. For now, simply allow yourself to be here. Exactly as you are. Exactly where you are. That is enough. And so are you. I'm honored to share this journey with you. With love, Mary This is day 1 of a 7-day meditation series, "Sleep Meditations to Stop Overthinking," episodes 2523-2529.   THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE:  Find A Meditation Accountability Partner Consider inviting someone to join you on your meditation journey. Have someone you can check in with regarding your meditation ritual. Perhaps meet with this person occasionally to meditate together.

Feeling anxious? Your body might need to down-regulate. Feeling depressed? Your body might need to up-regulate. This modulation of finding balance can be achieved in two ways, through a simple supportive practice Luis offers, and through food. Food affects our biology 24 hours a day. What we eat can activate us into a fight-or-flight response, effectively inducing stress. Or, we can consciously alchemize our food to support our body to be in a place of balance. No shame either way. Eating to balance the nervous system helps the body build capacity to be seen. Luis recommends a snack practice to experiment with and see how your body responds. Here are a few ways to learn more: Luis's book Food Therapy, find it at your local bookstore, library, or as an audiobook: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-bookThe next six month Embodied Nutrition Slow Group, starting July 7 https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-nutrition-groupYou can read more about, and register for, the upcoming 6 month "Embodied Nutrition" program here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-nutrition-group----You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigationQuestions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com

If you are waking up between 2:00 and 4:00 AM, lying there wide awake with your heart beating a little too fast and your mind solving every problem in your life, this episode is for you. Because this is not just about bad sleep. It is about what happens when the hormonal, adrenal, and nervous system shifts of midlife collide with the stress load most women are already carrying. And for a lot of women, this is the moment they stop feeling like themselves. In this episode, I do a deep dive into what is actually happening beneath the surface when women in perimenopause and menopause start feeling wired, tired, fragile, overwhelmed, anxious, and unable to recover the way they used to. We talk about the HPA axis, cortisol rhythm, DHEA, blood sugar, stress intolerance, adrenal strain, and why the advice women are getting online is often way too surface level to actually help. I also share what this has looked like in my own body, why midlife can feel like the season where your body stops tolerating the way you have been living, and why that is not a personal failure. It is physiology. This episode lays the foundation for understanding the deeper systems driving midlife sleep disruption and stress dysregulation, so you can stop blaming yourself and start getting clearer on what your body may actually need. In this episode, we cover: Why 2:00 to 4:00 AM wakeups are so common in perimenopause and menopause The difference between being tired and being hormonally and neurologically dysregulated What the HPA axis is and why it matters for stress and sleep How estrogen and progesterone affect stress resilience and recovery Why cortisol is not the enemy, but timing matters How cortisol dysregulation can affect sleep, anxiety, belly fat, and energy Why DHEA is one of the most overlooked hormones in midlife The connection between blood sugar drops and middle-of-the-night wakeups Why the old coping strategies stop working in midlife Why testing cortisol rhythm and DHEA can be so helpful Who this episode is for This episode is for women in perimenopause and menopause who are struggling with broken sleep, 3 AM wakeups, stress intolerance, fatigue, anxiety, feeling wired at night, crashing in the morning, or just feeling like they cannot handle life the way they used to. It is especially for women who want to understand the deeper physiology behind what is happening instead of being told to just relax, meditate, or take one supplement and hope for the best.     Sponsors Try Vitali Exosomes Skin Care vitaliskincare.com use coupon KM20 to get 20% off your order! Get 30% off BATCH Gummies. Go to hellobatch.com/HORMONE and use code HORMONE at checkout. Timeline is offering up to 39% off your first order of Mitopure. Gummies. Go to timeline.com/HORMONE use coupon HORMONE     Are you in perimenopause or postmenopause and struggling with symptoms—but not getting the support you deserve? At Midlife Solutions, we specialize in hormone optimization for women in midlife. Our all-female clinical team offers telehealth care across all 50 U.S. states, with the ability to prescribe bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid medication.   Book your FREE Hormone Discovery Call Find out what's really driving your symptoms and what your next best steps are.   Visit the website: https://karenmartel.com   Shop the Midlife Solutions Store Over-the-counter bioidentical hormone creams and oils — no prescription needed. Including: • Progesterone • Estrogen Face Cream • Vaginal Moisturizer and more!   Take the Hormone Quiz Discover hidden hormone imbalances that could be driving your symptoms. Get personalized results (and yes, they may surprise you).   Women's Peptide Weight Loss Program Clinically guided, hormone-aware weight loss for midlife women.   Midlife RESET HRT Program A complete, supportive approach to hormone replacement therapy in midlife.   Your host: Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Episode 112 - Kelli Meeks shares how losing the roles of lawyer, wife and mother led her back to her most authentic self.Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Today we discuss common stressors- what they can do long term, but more importantly how you can avoid negative outcomes. By changing our perspective, I hope to give you a new way of viewing your every day tasks!

A 12-month clinical trial found that consistent aerobic exercise lowered long-term cortisol levels, showing your body can reduce chronic stress when you train it regularly About 150 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous movement was enough to create measurable changes, making stress reduction achievable with a realistic routine Cortisol is not just a stress hormone but a survival tool that stabilizes blood sugar, yet chronically high levels shift your body into a constant state of dysfunction Exercise improves your stress response even without weight loss, meaning your internal systems become more resilient before you see physical changes Combining steady exercise, enough carbohydrates, and proper recovery helps break the stress cycle at its root so your body stops reacting as if it's under constant threat

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down the secret truth about nitric oxide and why it's essential for blood pressure, libido, and memory. You'll learn how this molecule boosts circulation, supports organ health, and protects your brain. Discover simple strategies to optimize nitric oxide naturally.   You'll uncover the key signs of low nitric oxide, from fatigue and poor sleep to aging skin and low libido. Dr. Jockers explains the different forms of nitric oxide and how to maximize the good ones while reducing inflammation caused by the harmful forms.   Learn the most effective ways to boost nitric oxide safely, including nutrient-rich foods, movement, sunlight, and targeted supplementation. You'll understand why some popular supplements may do more harm than good and what really works to enhance energy, circulation, and sexual function.   In This Episode:  00:00 Nitric Oxide Benefits Teaser 00:20 Podcast Welcome and Episode Overview 03:11 Why Nitric Oxide Matters 04:20 What Nitric Oxide Is 05:01 Low Nitric Oxide Symptoms 05:34 Three Types of Nitric Oxide 07:06 Big Health Benefits Explained 09:47 Why Levels Drop With Age 11:01 Nutrition for More Nitric Oxide 12:11 Oxalates and Best Nitrate Foods 13:04 Arginine From Food Basics 15:47 Exercise Stress Sleep and Sunlight 17:24 Supplements Omega 3 and B Vitamins 20:10 Nitric Oxide Supplements What to Avoid 22:43 Better Options Citrulline and NO Powder 23:51 Key Takeaways and Final Sendoff 24:27 Podcast Outro Reviews and Sharing   Transform thin, lifeless hair into fuller, stronger strands with Hydra Lift Volumizing Shampoo by Pureance. Packed with wheat protein to strengthen follicles and betaine from sugar beets to hydrate and soften, it's USDA-certified organic and safe for you and the environment. Try it risk-free today and save 35% with code JOCKERS at Pureance.com   Stress is silently aging your body, but PurAlity Health's KSM-66 Ashwagandha tackles it naturally. Clinically proven to reduce cortisol, improve memory, sleep, metabolism, and blood oxygen, it uses nano-absorption for full effect. For a limited time, enjoy a Buy One, Get One Free offer with a 180-day money-back guarantee at longevityroot.com/drj.   "Healthy nitric oxide levels protect your brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's."  ~ Dr. Jockers     Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio     Resources: Revive your hair! 35% off with code JOCKERS at Pureance.com. Crush stress naturally! BOGO + 180-day guarantee at longevityroot.com/drj.   Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/ If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/ 

DHEA is one of the most misunderstood hormones in the coaching and health space, and most of the social media conversation around it either oversells the supplement or misses the underlying physiology entirely. Inside today's episode, I break down DHEA and DHEA sulfate, the difference between the two. *NOTE: in this episode I refer to PMOS as PCOS - to learn more about PMOS, check out episode S 905Topics discussed: - DHEA vs DHEA Sulfate- The DHEA-to-Cortisol Ratio- Menstrual Cycle Testing Considerations- Age-Related Decline Patterns- Causes of Low DHEA Sulfate- Hyperandrogenic PCOS and Male PCOS Presentation- Oral Contraceptives and Testosterone Restoration- Immune Effects and Autoimmune Applications- Postmenopausal Supplementation- Cognition, Stress, and Where Supplements Fall Short---------- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.metabolismschool.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---------- [Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------Subscribe to My Youtube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab a Copy of My New Book - Metabolism Made Simple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---------- Stay Connected: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @sammillerscience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: SamMillerScience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: The Nutrition Coaching Collaborative Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: @sammillerscience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠operations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sammillerscience.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

Vickie Johnston is the founder of H2O Health and a passionate advocate for clean water and preventative wellness. Drawing on a background in medical laboratory science and years of research into environmental health, she has dedicated her career to educating people about the impact water quality has on overall well-being. Through H2O Health, Vickie helps families reduce toxic exposures and create healthier homes with science-based water solutions and practical health education.   In this episode, Dr. Brian and Vickie talk about…   (00:00) Intro (03:44) How Vickie first became aware of how toxic so much of our drinking water is (06:02) How chlorine in water effects your health (08:23) Microplastics an pH balance (09:07) Stress (11:39) Cellular health (12:18) Human touch, community, and giving back (14:26) The speaker lineup at the upcoming 2026 HEALTH SUMMIT (links below) (27:16) More details about the health summit (31:40) The new MVX+ test (34:20) Final details on the 2026 HEALTH SUMMIT (35:57) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Brain Builders: https://brainbuilders.health   Vickie Johnston: H20 Health: https://h2ohealth.com 2026 HEALTH SUMMIT: https://brainbuilders.health/2026-Health-Summit/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSXvSZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIc1BaUTlRQzBHYkIwYVVRc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkbO_GDPQUEsZCpWQJXvRrRd4yJW_3tOOLnIKgPC0DMMCQKSwiFgfvliv_Zq_aem_njsmfBONCHXmndPcHrmp2Q   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Nicki shares her personal journey through unexplained fatigue, brain fog and hormonal chaos before discovering that the root cause wasn't depression but perimenopause. From there, the conversation expands into the deeper drivers of long-term health, including gut health, chronic inflammation, the microbiome, stress physiology, immune system function and metabolic resilience. Listeners will also discover the surprising relationship between chronic stress and hormone balance, how gut health influences aging, why muscle mass becomes critical after menopause, and practical strategies to reduce inflammation naturally. Whether you're navigating menopause yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a root-cause roadmap toward better energy, stronger immunity, improved microbiome diversity and healthier aging.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: Post-menopause health and healthy aging framework Hormones and menopause physiology Stress, cortisol and nervous system regulation Sleep optimization and recovery Nutrition, protein and blood sugar management Gut health, microbiome and inflammation Exercise, strength training and mobility Mindset, connection and emotional wellbeing HRT discussion and individualized care Detoxification, environmental toxins and longevity pathways   More from Nicki Williams: Website: happyhormonesforlife.com Instagram: @happyhormonesforlife Facebook: Happy Hormones For Life Youtube: @NickiWilliamsHappyHormones X: @nickijwilliams Get Nicki's Book: It's Not You, It's Your Hormones Get Nicki's Book: Life After Menopause   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube   

Most men trying to quit porn focus almost entirely on what they're doing.Very few stop to explore what's happening underneath it.The reality is that every behavior is connected to something deeper. Thoughts. Emotions. Longings. Fears. Stress. Heart hunger.In this episode, Shawn introduces one of the most important concepts in recovery: your inner world.You'll learn why so many men feel disconnected from themselves, how suppression creates confusion, and why porn often becomes a response to an inner world that feels overwhelming or misunderstood.Together we'll explore:• What your inner world actually is • Why most men become disconnected from it • How suppression fuels unwanted sexual behaviors • The connection between thoughts, emotions, and heart hunger • Why awareness creates clarity and hope when quitting pornYou'll also be invited into a simple reflection exercise to help you start noticing + the bonus hack to do these more effecively than ever before:• What you're feeling • What you're thinking • What your heart is hungry forBecause when you understand what's happening beneath the surface, your struggle starts making a lot more sense.

How do you stay consistent when you don’t feel motivated? In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we’re discussing one of the most important skills for long-term success: learning how to show up even when you don’t feel like it. Whether you’re trying to improve your fitness, build healthier habits, grow your business, or simply become more consistent, relying on motivation alone isn’t enough. Sustainable progress comes from taking action despite imperfect circumstances. You’ll learn simple, practical strategies to overcome resistance, stop waiting for the perfect moment, and build the kind of self-trust that creates lasting results. Take the FREE Nervous System Audit here (it’s only 10 questions!): https://forms.gle/hGtZY7P8X5sAtQe26. Learn the signs and how to help yourself – I’m also here to help!

In this episode, Rena Malik, MD is joined by leading urologists Dr. Rachel Mann, Dr. Richard Natalie, and Dr. Paul Rosilko to explore the complexities of erectile dysfunction in young men. The panel discusses contributing factors such as pornography, stress, metabolic health, and masturbation habits, while demystifying the connection between ED and heart disease. Listeners will discover a range of evidence-based treatments, the importance of a thorough medical workup, and practical strategies for improving both sexual function and overall health. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00:00 introduction00:03:00 Why More Young Men Are Facing ED00:05:00 Porn, Stress, and Performance Anxiety00:10:30 ED as an Early Health Warning00:15:45 Nighttime Erections and Warning Signs00:18:00 Lifestyle Habits That Protect Erections00:23:00 How Erections Actually Work00:27:15 The Anxiety Feedback Loop00:31:30 Why Partners Matter in ED Treatment00:44:00 Diagnostic Workup and Testing00:47:45 Venous Leak and Penile Doppler00:59:50 Medications That Can Cause ED01:09:25 Depression, Shame, and Sexual Function01:19:35 Death Grip, Porn, and Semen Retention01:24:25 ED Treatments, Pills, Injections, and Implants Stay connected with Dr. Richard Natale, Dr. Rachel Mann, and Dr. Paul Rusilko on social media for daily insights and updates. Don't miss out—follow them now and check out these links! Dr. Richard Natale INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/cltmenshealth/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/DrRichardNatale/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7f0TcwCph3edIWVsXeyFRw Dr. Rachel Mann INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/you_the_mann/ X - https://x.com/You_the_Mann?lang=en Dr. Paul Rusilko INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/drpaulrusilko/ Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boredom, Stress and Nostalgia Cravings In this episode of the Craving the Truth series, we're uncovering the reasons behind some of the most common cravings women over 40 experience. From boredom eating and stress snacking to the foods that transport you back to childhood, you'll learn why cravings aren't simply about willpower or a lack of discipline. Discover how curiosity...not criticism...can help you understand what your cravings are really trying to tell you so you can find more peace, freedom, and confidence around food.

Wherever you are today, this biblical meditation, narrated by Lonein Lara, offers a quiet space to pause and reconnect with God. When your faith is quaked, let God be your security. Meditate on Psalm 27:5. Abide is a Christian meditation app that helps you experience peace and grow in your relationship with Christ through Scripture, prayer, and reflection. Try Abide free for 30 days and explore our premium, ad-free meditations here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

For years as a college instructor, I had no idea the amount of stress that new writer's were experiencing. I was around up to 50 writers in one room, all stressed to the max about their upcoming writing assignment.At the time, I taught students about time management and how to deal with fear so they could put their procrastination to bed. But honestly, it was never enough. Giving students tips and tricks never made the bogeyman go away for good. The next assignment would appear, and they were face-to-face with a worse monster who seemed to have doubled in size since the last homework assignment. Let's not forget life situations that show up unannounced - such as injury, or break ups, and other losses. So it came time to take a deep dive into understanding the mind, where stress really comes from, and how to shift toward peace.Last week we looked at the fight or flight signals of stress. Now, we'll get into Part 2 so you can get some relief from stress today!We hope you love the show! Reach out any time:Write to Coach Debby:https://www.coachdebby.com/connectFollow the newsletter:https://coachdebby.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b4e0e4813c2d5d7bc3e03507b&id=5b97bac13fFollow the podcast recorded live at KKNW in Seattle every Thursday.Story U Talk Radio…with Coach DebbyCatch Coach Debby on Youtube:https://youtube.com/@coachdebby564?si=vV8SftGrYyBLhsxiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the 7 Minute Leadership Podcast, Paul explores one of the most overlooked challenges in leadership — the fact that stress fundamentally changes how leaders think and make decisions. Under pressure, the brain shifts into survival mode, narrowing focus and pushing leaders toward reactive, familiar choices rather than thoughtful strategy. Paul breaks down what "strategy under stress" actually looks like in practice, including common patterns like choosing the path of least resistance, doubling down on outdated approaches, or avoiding decisions altogether. He then offers three practical habits to protect strategic thinking under pressure: building a pause ritual before major decisions, keeping core strategic anchors visible and accessible, and maintaining a small circle of honest voices who provide perspective when stress isolates us. The episode closes with a powerful reminder that teams watch their leaders most closely during hard times — and that intentional, thoughtful leadership under pressure is what builds lasting trust.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

The Comparison Trap can affect all of us, but dental hygiene school is the perfect environment for it to thrive. Be aware and ready to face it head on when your semester in dental hygiene school starts. Billie discussed how easily we can fall into the comparison trap if we are not careful in dental hygiene school. In this episode, she offers smart strategies to manage your mind so you can remain on your growth journey and become unstoppable!

In this edition of HealthBeat we discuss NY State Updates Insurers Payments. Want More Health and Technology Info - Contact Dr. Eglow at - drtoddeglow@aol.com Surf here for our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiroRadio And remember to surf to our Show Notes, located at http://www.ChiropracticRadio.com My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-35ddbc0845765814071fb2d2e8501841}

When we sit down to meditate, we are trying to get to a place of stillness, calm, and silence to easier place ourselves in the present moment. In the present moment, we gain clarity and balance and one way into that place of calm is silence. This meditation hopes to assist the meditator to get to that place. Listen to the silence. One breath at a time.

Remonter sur scène, c'est excitant. Et terrifiant ! Melha Bedia nous raconte le stress du retour avec son spectacle « 6 dates exceptionnelles pour voir si j'suis toujours rigolote », les doutes avant les premières dates, l'écriture, les conseils d'Alison Wheeler… et ce moment où elle a demandé à ChatGPT si son texte était vraiment marrant.

Der Urlaub ist gebucht, die Koffer sind gepackt, die Vorfreude sollte eigentlich groß sein. Doch für manche Menschen beginnt der Stress schon Tage vor dem Abflug. Sie schlafen schlecht, spielen Katastrophenszenarien im Kopf durch und kämpfen bereits auf dem Weg zum Flughafen mit Herzrasen. Flugangst ist für Betroffene eine echte Belastung. Warum also haben Menschen Angst vor dem Fliegen? Und vor allem: Wie können sie diese Angst überwinden? Mit diesen Fragen beschäftigen sich der Psychologe Dr. André Wannemüller von der Ruhr-Universität Bochum und Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) in einem gemeinsamen Seminarangebot für Menschen mit Flugangst. Erfahrt dazu alle wichtigen Infos in diesem Podcast.

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Nächste Woche treffen sich im französischen Evian die Staatschefs der G7-Staaten, also der sieben wichtigsten Industrienationen der Welt. Das hat auch Auswirkungen auf die Schweiz: Evian liegt direkt an der Schweizer Grenze. Für Genf bedeutet das Treffen vor allem eines: Stress vor einer Demonstration gegen den G7-Gipfel. Bereits 2003, als das Treffen zuletzt in Evian stattfand, kam es in Genf zu grossen Demonstrationen mit über 100'000 Teilnehmenden. Diese Demonstration und ihre Folgen haben sich tief ins Gedächtnis der Genfer Bevölkerung und Behörden eingeprägt. Die Bewertungen der damaligen Proteste gehen – je nach politischer Haltung – weit auseinander. Mehr als 20 Jahre später sorgt der bevorstehende Gipfel erneut für Unruhe in Genf. Während konservative Stimmen Proteste und Ausschreitungen befürchten, kritisieren progressive Kreise die Organisation der Demonstration als willkürlich. Wie reagiert Genf auf den anstehenden Gipfel? Was ist von den Protesten zu erwarten? Und wie blicken Menschen darauf, die schon 2003 dabei waren? Das erzählt Romandie-Korrespondent Benno Tuchschmid in einer neuen Folge des täglichen Podcasts «Apropos». Er ist nach Genf gereist und hat mit Personen gesprochen, die bereits 2003 dabei waren und auch dieses Jahr wieder teilnehmen wollen. Host: Philipp Loser Produzentin: Jacky Wechsler und Valeria Mazzeo Mehr zum G7-Gipfel Apropos-Folge über den Unmut über das G7-Gipfeltreffen in Evian Schweiz trägt Sicherheitskosten zum G7-Gipfel wohl allein Schweizer Armee schickt rund 4000 Soldaten zum Schutz des G7-Gipfels Jetzt die neue Spiele-App kostenlos herunterladen: Für den Tages-Anzeiger: https://ta.media/ta-game-app Für die Berner Zeitung: https://ta.media/bz-game-app Für die Basler Zeitung https://ta.media/baz-game-app Unser Tagi-Spezialangebot für Podcast-Hörer:innen: tagiabo.chHabt ihr Feedback, Ideen oder Kritik zu «Apropos»? Schreibt uns an podcasts@tamedia.ch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wanderungen, Fotoshootings und Therapien: Alpakas gelten als niedliche Wohlfühltiere — doch viele leiden unter falscher Haltung, Stress und Überzüchtung. (00:01:55) Gästevorstellung: Anna Lorenzen (00:02:22) Ursprung des Trends (00:03:20) Unterschiede: Alpakas, Lamas und Kamele (00:04:28) Verhalten und Therapieeinsatz (00:06:09) Haltungsfehler und Wissenslücken (00:07:49) Alpaka-Wanderungen: Risiken und Probleme (00:08:38) Stresszeichen und Gesundheitsprobleme (00:12:22) Tipps: Verantwortungsvolle Alpakahöfe erkennen (00:13:09) Abschluss und Jubiläumsankündigung Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/spektrum-der-wissenschaft Am 10. Juli erscheint die 300. Folge vom Spektrum-Podcast. Wir sind dankbar, dass so viele von euch den Spektrum-Podcast regelmäßig hören. Gerne möchten wir wissen, wie der Podcast euch so begleitet: Seit wann seid ihr zum Beispiel dabei? Wann hört ihr den Podcast normalerweise? In welchen Situationen? Was ist eure Lieblingsfolge? Schickt uns doch eine kurze Sprachnachricht dazu, einfach an: podcast@spektrum.de. ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/wissen/spektrum-podcast-alpakas-hype-gefahr

Neste episódio 374 falamos sobre a ciência do stress no marketing e recompensa com Beatriz Subtil.

Sleep Guided Meditation Zen Story - Emptying Your CupDrift into deep sleep with this transformative guided sleep meditation inspired by one of the most famous Zen stories: “Emptying the Cup.”

In deze aflevering spreek ik met Monique. Mama van twee, wijkverpleegkundige en jarenlang gevangen in een flipperkast van stress, uitputting, burn-outs en lichamelijke klachten.Ze deelt openhartig hoe ze leefde vanuit overleven, hoe onzekerheid haar dagelijks beïnvloedde en hoe ze stap voor stap meer rust, zelfvertrouwen en vertrouwen in haar lichaam terugvond door haar patroon te doorbreken.Misschien herken jij jezelf wel in het gevoel dat je steeds een paar goede dagen hebt, om vervolgens weer terug te vallen. Dan is deze podcast echt voor jou.Wil jij ook bouwen aan een stevige basis voor meer rust, energie en balans?Bekijk de video en vul vrijblijvend de vragenlijst in voor mijn #ECHTINBALANS Hersteltraject. Kijk hierHerken jij jezelf in het verhaal van Monique?✔️ Altijd "aan" staan.✔️ Goede en slechte periodes die elkaar afwisselen.✔️ Steeds denken dat je er bent, om vervolgens weer terug te vallen.✔️ Het gevoel dat stress jouw leven bepaalt.Je hoeft dit niet alleen te doen. En dat moet je ook niet willen!Op mijn website vertel ik precies hoe het #ECHTINBALANS Hersteltraject werkt en hoe we samen bouwen aan een stevig fundament voor rust, energie en vertrouwen.

Hey Heal Squad! After yesterday's Mind-Body Healing Panel episode, we knew we had to bring back this conversation with Anthony DiSalvo! Anthony joined us at the Heal Squad Day of Reset and shared some incredible insights on acupressure, but this episode takes the conversation even further. Anthony is a board-certified acupuncturist and traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who has helped countless people find relief from everything from stress and anxiety to vertigo, nausea, chronic pain, digestive issues, and more. In this episode, he breaks down how acupuncture and acupressure actually work, why certain points in the body can create powerful shifts almost instantly, and simple techniques you can start using on yourself right away. Anthony walks through several acupressure points step-by-step. If you'd like to follow along visually and try them yourself, be sure to watch the episode on YouTube as well, linked below! This one is packed with practical tools you'll want to come back to again and again, Squad. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FJq3DNhQtDc  HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tlcholisticlife/?hl=en  Website: https://www.yudayimedicine.com/about-anthony-disalvo You can check out his courses here! https://courses.yudayimedicine.com/tlc-holistic-life ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

In this solo episode, host Alex Pardo gives a candid update on Dan's journey to buy his first self-storage facility — a deal that had strong market demographics, favorable bank financing, and real value-add upside, until one buried spreadsheet assumption changed everything. This episode is a real-world lesson in self-storage underwriting, revenue ramp-up timelines, and what it actually costs to miss a detail in your deal filter. If you're working toward your first storage deal and want to understand how to stress-test your numbers before it's too late, this episode will save you from making the same costly mistake Dan made.   You'll Learn How To: Understand why storage revenue doesn't move like a light switch after acquisition Identify the ramp-up period tab in your deal filter and how to use it correctly Calculate how many net move-ins per month is realistic for your market Stress-test your debt service coverage ratio before presenting a deal to a bank Negotiate from a shoulder-to-shoulder position with sellers when deals need restructuring Recognize when a deal that looks good on paper is missing a critical timeline assumption Surround yourself with a community that can catch what your spreadsheet can't   What You'll Learn in This Episode [0:00] Dan's deal looked solid until one buried assumption flipped everything [0:32] Alex introduces Season 2 and Dan's journey from unemployed to first-time storage buyer [1:09] Why Dan wasn't excited when he finally got under contract — and what that reveals [1:45] Why celebrating each step matters even when you've been burned before [2:06] The market fundamentals Dan liked: demographics, income, population growth [2:31] The bank terms that made the deal attractive — 5.29% fixed for 5 years or 5.99% for 10 [3:05] A cautionary tale: a well-known investor who lost $15 million when rates adjusted on a $70M multifamily deal [4:13] Why Alex jumped on an impromptu Zoom to review Dan's underwriting spreadsheet [4:33] How Storage Wins community member Casey McKillop saved $100,000 on his first offer [6:02] The specific tab Dan wasn't reading correctly — net move-ins and the ramp-up period [7:07] The real issue: Dan assumed revenue would jump from $170K to $210K overnight [7:51] It would take Dan 10 months to reach profitability — and he wasn't prepared to fund it [8:09] The bank pulled out after reviewing the deal more closely [8:59] How to explain debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) to sellers and why 1.25–1.3 matters [10:14] The lesson: growth comes from adversity, and Dan won't make this mistake again   Who This Episode Is For: First-time storage investors preparing to make their first offer Investors who have been under contract before and had deals fall through Anyone underwriting a value-add storage deal and projecting a quick revenue bump Buyers who haven't stress-tested their debt service coverage ratio Entrepreneurs who know the numbers but need a second set of eyes on their assumptions Storage investors trying to understand how ramp-up timelines affect deal viability   Why You Should Listen: Dan's deal had everything going for it on the surface — strong demographics, committed bank financing, and a clear path to raising rents. But one overlooked tab in the deal filter spreadsheet showed that revenue wouldn't jump overnight. It would take ten months to reach profitability, and Dan hadn't budgeted for that gap. That single assumption blew up the DSCR, the bank walked, and a deal that looked ready to close came apart fast. This episode isn't about what went wrong. It's about what you can learn before it happens to you. Alex walks through the exact mistake — projecting revenue as a light switch rather than a ramp — and explains why having a community to stress-test your deal before you go under contract is worth more than almost anything else in this business. The most expensive education is experience. But it doesn't have to be yours. Dan learned this lesson so you don't have to.   Follow Alex Pardo here: Storage Wins Website: https://www.storagewins.com Book a Discovery Call: https://www.storagewins.com/call Storage Wins Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/storagewins Instagram: @alexpardo25 YouTube: Storage Wins   If this episode hit home, share it with someone who's currently underwriting a self-storage deal or about to make their first offer. One conversation, one extra set of eyes on a spreadsheet, can be the difference between a great deal and an expensive lesson. Follow Storage Wins on your favorite podcast platform, and leave a rating and review — it helps more investors find the show. Ready to move from learning to owning? Head to https://www.storagewins.com/call and schedule your free ten-minute discovery call with Alex. Your first storage facility is closer than you think. Join the Storage Wins Facebook Group and connect with investors who are in the trenches just like you. The community is free, the knowledge is real, and the next deal could come from a conversation you haven't had yet.

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 3427: Holly Jackson explores simple everyday activities that support emotional wellbeing, from gardening and walking in nature to meditation, mindfulness, cleaning, and hobbies. Along with practical suggestions, she highlights research showing how these activities can help regulate cortisol, boost mood-enhancing chemicals, reduce rumination, and encourage a calmer, more balanced state of mind. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ellymcguinness.com/blog/exercise-as-stress-relief/ Quotes to ponder: "While washing the dishes, one should only be washing the dishes… The fact that I am standing here and washing is a wondrous reality." "Stress is one of those things which accumulates, so whenever you start to feel the tension build-up, take the time to do something you love, have a breather, and clear your mind." "Growing fresh, home-grown fruit and vegetables, and inhaling air while digging, can therefore be hugely beneficial to reducing stress levels." Episode references: Nature Experience Reduces Rumination and Subgenual Prefrontal Cortex Activation: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1510459112 Thich Nhat Hanh — Mindfulness Practice: https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh Effects of Nature Experience on Cortisol and Stress Response: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00722/full Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're doing everything “right” with food — and still feel anxious, exhausted, and disconnected from your body. Sound familiar? In this episode, Wendy sits down with somatic educator and USA Today bestselling author Luis Mojica to explore the missing link between what we eat and how we feel. Luis shares his own journey through trauma and disordered eating, and the breakthrough that became his book Food Therapy: the idea that food is constantly speaking to your nervous system. He explains “food-induced stress,” why certain foods quietly trigger fight-or-flight, how to sort foods into stimulants, depressants, and balancers — and why your cravings are actually messages about your unmet needs. This is not a diet or a list of rules. It's a compassionate, freeing new way to relate to food, your body, and yourself in midlife.What You'll Learn:•       Why even “healthy” foods can push your nervous system into fight-or-flight•       The surprising glucose–adrenaline connection behind food-induced stress•       How to sort foods into stimulants, depressants, and balancers — and bookend them•       How to read your cravings as a compass for unmet emotional needs•       A simple embodiment practice to find safety in your own body

Join Colleen Benelli for a guided Reiki journey to help you arrive in the present moment, embrace your current presence, and receive Reiki for gratitude, kindness, peace, and inner guidance. In this journey, you are guided into that experience through Reiki, breath, the Reiki symbols, the Bridge of Light, the River of Peace, and the Tree of Life. This Reiki meditation helps you: • Arrive in the present moment • Release worry and scattered energy • Receive gratitude and kindness • Connect with your body, breath, and inner wisdom • Embrace your current presence • Listen for the truth of who you are today • Receive a gift from your inner guidance • Ask for the next step that fits who you are now Colleen guides you through Reiki energy, the power symbol, SHK, HSZSN, DKM, HF, Tree of Life and the Karuna Reiki® symbols. You will connect with the wisdom of your body, heart, mind, spirit, the earth, the waters, the trees, the animals, your guides, and the light of Reiki. This journey includes the Reiki precepts as a present moment practice: Just for today, I let go of anger. Just for today, I let go of worry. Just for today, I receive gratitude. Just for today, I receive kindness. Just for today, I honor who I am now. Use this guided Reiki journey when you feel busy, scattered, uncertain, or ready to return to yourself. Reiki meets you here, in this breath, in this body, in this moment. Key Insights Guided Reiki Journey for Present Moment Awareness This journey helps you bring your attention into the present moment. You are guided to notice your body, breath, mind, heart, energy, and the truth of where you are today. Embracing Your Current Presence The central practice of this journey is embracing your current presence. You are invited to say, "I am here now. Reiki meets me here. I receive the wisdom of this moment." Reiki for Gratitude and Kindness This journey works with the Reiki precepts to help you receive gratitude, kindness, and honor for who you are now. These qualities help quiet the mind and soften the heart. Tree of Life Reiki Practice The Tree of Life brings grounding, balance, stability, nourishment, and connection with the earth. This journey invites the wisdom of the trees, waters, animals, plants, air, and ancient ones. Reiki for Worry, Stress and Scattered Energy At the River of Peace, you are guided to let go of worry, anger, challenges, cords, and future concerns that do not serve you in the moment. Reiki supports clarity, calm, and inner steadiness. Inner Guidance and Next Steps Near the end of the journey, you receive a gift from your own inner truth and inner guidance. Then you ask, "What is my next step that fits who I am, just for today?" People Also Ask, FAQ What is a guided Reiki journey? A guided Reiki journey is a Reiki meditation where you receive Reiki while being led through breath, symbols, imagery, spiritual guidance, and inner listening. It helps you connect with Reiki energy, your body, your intuition, and your spiritual awareness. How does Reiki help with present moment awareness? Reiki helps you notice what is true right now. It brings your attention to your breath, body, heart, mind, energy, and current life. This helps you release scattered energy and return to the present moment. What does it mean to embrace your current presence? Embracing your current presence means meeting yourself where you are today. It means honoring your body, feelings, wisdom, needs, responsibilities, and spiritual guidance in this moment. Can Reiki help me release worry? Yes. Reiki helps you pause, breathe, and receive calming energy. In this journey, the Reiki precepts support the practice of releasing worry just for today and returning to gratitude, kindness, and inner peace. What is the River of Peace in a Reiki journey? The River of Peace is a guided spiritual location used in this Reiki journey. It supports release, renewal, clarity, and peace. In this practice, you receive Reiki at the river and allow worry, anger, and challenges to be carried away for healing. What is the Tree of Life in Reiki practice? The Tree of Life is used as a grounding and spiritual alignment practice. It helps you connect with the earth, your body, your chakras, your roots, your branches, and the wisdom that supports your life. Who is this Reiki journey for? This Reiki journey is for Reiki practitioners, Reiki students, energy healers, and anyone who wants to receive Reiki for present moment awareness, gratitude, kindness, grounding, and inner guidance. Connect with Robyn and Colleen Website: https://reikilifestyle.com Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/ Community: Join our next Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/reiki-share/ **DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction, which supports the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional healthcare providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional healthcare providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

Wherever you are today, this biblical meditation, narrated by James Seawood, offers a quiet space to pause and reconnect with God. Beginning to wonder if you’ll ever find peace? Meditate on Romans 16:20. Abide is a Christian meditation app that helps you experience peace and grow in your relationship with Christ through Scripture, prayer, and reflection. Try Abide free for 30 days and explore our premium, ad-free meditations here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

▶︎ Watch this free mini masterclass to help you reset your nervous system and return to clarity, calm, and presence: https://drmelissasonners.com/urgencymasterclass/ ▶︎ Grab my new book The Connection Code and join me for a free live webinar to uncover what's really driving your stress, reactions, and patterns: https://theconnectioncodebook.com Do you ever feel like you're doing all the right things…checking the boxes, pushing through, staying productive...and still feeling off? Still feeling like you can never fully exhale?You're not alone. And you're not broken.In this episode, Michael Holland, creator of a global movement of body-based practices that started on the beaches of Miami and are now spreading around the world, shares how simple movement and breath can release the stored stress your body has been holding onto, regulate your nervous system, and help you reconnect to yourself from the inside out.This isn't about adding another thing to your to-do list. It's about coming home to yourself.We cover:▶︎ Why high performers are often the most disconnected from their bodies ▶︎ How stored stress works, and why pushing through never fully clears it ▶︎ The simple movement and breath practice that takes 10-15 minutes a day ▶︎ How to shift from ego-driven striving to self-love as your motivation ▶︎ Why becoming your own best healer starts with listening to your bodyIf you've been overwhelmed, running on empty, or craving a simpler and more honest way back to yourself, this conversation is for you.RESOURCESTransform your life by mastering your mind body & energy with Michael Holland: https://www.mindbodyenergymovement.com Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikerholland ****************Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you're tuning in on YouTube, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we're so grateful you're here.Follow Melissa:▶︎ YouTube▶︎ Facebook▶︎ Instagram▶︎ TikTok

What does it really mean to be a strong man?In this powerful conversation, Thomas Bepko sits down with Jack Yeung to discuss men's health, mental health, testosterone, stress, burnout, fatherhood, therapy, relationships, and why so many men struggle in silence.They tackle topics most men avoid talking about:• Low energy and burnout• Testosterone and hormone health• Stress, cortisol, and modern life• Therapy and mental wellness• Fatherhood and marriage• Why men struggle to ask for help• Why men's suicide rates remain so high• What real strength actually looks likeThis isn't just a conversation about hormones. It's a conversation about becoming the healthiest version of yourself mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.If you're a man, know a man, love a man, or are raising one, this episode is worth watching.Support the show

Achiever syndrome affects more entrepreneurs and high performers than most people realize. Outwardly, many business leaders appear confident, driven, and successful, yet internally they often carry persistent stress, self-doubt, anxiety, and the constant pressure to prove themselves. The challenge is that these struggles are frequently hidden beneath productivity, ambition, and professional accomplishments. For many high achievers, success becomes tied to identity. Instead of feeling fulfilled by accomplishments, there is often a lingering fear that success could disappear, that mistakes will expose weaknesses, or that slowing down could cause everything to fall apart. This creates a cycle where achievement no longer feels rewarding because the pressure to maintain it never truly ends. Achiever syndrome is not simply about working hard. It is rooted in the unconscious beliefs people develop over time about worthiness, safety, success, and failure. These beliefs often begin early in life and continue operating beneath the surface long into adulthood, influencing decision-making, confidence, relationships, leadership, and personal well-being. Many entrepreneurs and executives attempt to solve these struggles by focusing only on mindset strategies. They read books, attend conferences, hire coaches, and consume motivational content in hopes of overcoming internal resistance. While these tools can be valuable, they often address surface-level thinking without resolving the deeper emotional patterns driving the behavior. That is why many high performers continue feeling stuck despite outward success. Mental barriers are rarely logical. They are emotional patterns reinforced over years of experiences, beliefs, and internal narratives. People may consciously want growth, confidence, financial success, or healthier relationships while subconsciously carrying fears connected to rejection, failure, abandonment, or not feeling "good enough." These hidden beliefs create internal conflict. One part of the mind pushes toward growth and opportunity, while another part quietly resists change because it associates uncertainty with emotional discomfort or danger. This is why many successful individuals repeatedly encounter the same struggles in different forms throughout their lives. The circumstances may change, but the underlying emotional patterns remain the same. Achiever syndrome often shows up through overworking, perfectionism, procrastination, burnout, imposter syndrome, or difficulty enjoying success. Some people become addicted to proving themselves. Others become trapped in comparison, constantly measuring their progress against others instead of focusing on their own growth. The pressure can become exhausting. Many high achievers operate as though rest must be earned and self-worth must be constantly validated through performance. Even after reaching significant milestones, there is often another target, another challenge, or another level of success required before they feel "enough." Over time, this mindset creates emotional fatigue and chronic stress. Stress itself is not always the problem. In many cases, it is the ongoing internal tension created by unresolved beliefs and emotional patterns. The mind and body remain in a heightened state of alert because success feels fragile and identity feels attached to outcomes. Breaking through mental barriers requires more than positive thinking. Real transformation often begins by identifying the beliefs operating beneath conscious awareness. These beliefs shape how people interpret experiences, respond to setbacks, evaluate opportunities, and perceive themselves. Without recognizing these patterns, individuals may continue repeating behaviors that no longer serve them. One of the most important shifts involves moving from self-protection to self-trust. When people operate from fear, they tend to avoid discomfort, hesitate during opportunities, or emotionally punish themselves after setbacks. This creates a cycle of tension that limits creativity, confidence, and long-term fulfillment. In contrast, individuals who develop stronger self-trust become more resilient, adaptable, and capable of navigating uncertainty without constant emotional strain. Another important factor is the quality of internal questions people ask themselves each day. Questions focused on fear, limitation, or self-criticism often reinforce negative emotional states. Questions focused on growth, possibility, and learning can gradually shift perspective and behavior. Over time, these internal patterns influence how people approach leadership, relationships, health, business decisions, and personal development. Entrepreneurs and executives frequently invest heavily in business systems, marketing strategies, and operational improvements while neglecting the internal systems driving their own behavior. Yet leadership effectiveness is deeply connected to emotional resilience, self-awareness, and mental clarity. The most sustainable growth often occurs when people strengthen both external strategy and internal alignment. Achiever syndrome does not mean someone lacks ambition or capability. In many cases, highly driven individuals developed their work ethic and determination as coping mechanisms designed to create safety, approval, or validation. While those patterns may initially fuel achievement, they can eventually become barriers to peace, fulfillment, and authentic confidence. Breaking through mental barriers requires awareness, honesty, and a willingness to examine the beliefs shaping daily behavior. Growth becomes more sustainable when success is no longer driven solely by fear, pressure, or the need to constantly prove worth. The strongest leaders are not necessarily the ones who avoid struggle. They are often the ones willing to confront the internal patterns limiting their growth, challenge outdated beliefs, and create healthier foundations for success moving forward. Watch the full episode on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/live/xjDJD5er1oE?si=nNiET_v93dJuRRyg Join Fordify LIVE every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Central on your favorite social platforms and catch The Business Growth Show Podcast every Thursday for a weekly dose of business growth wisdom. About Tim Shurr Tim Shurr is a Mind Architect, speaker, and expert in human behavior, subconscious transformation, and performance psychology. For more than three decades, Tim has helped entrepreneurs, executives, and high achievers overcome limiting beliefs, emotional barriers, and subconscious patterns that impact confidence, leadership, and long-term success. Through his coaching, speaking, and transformational programs, Tim specializes in helping individuals break free from achiever syndrome, imposter syndrome, burnout, and self-sabotaging behaviors so they can perform at higher levels both personally and professionally. He is the founder of Indy Hypnosis and creator of transformational tools designed to help leaders strengthen clarity, resilience, and emotional well-being. About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks is a Business Growth Accelerator who has generated more than a billion dollars in sales worldwide by helping companies attract loyal customers, expand brand visibility, and drive innovation. As President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., Ford has founded more than ten companies, authored five books, earned three U.S. patents, and advised organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 brands. His expertise spans business growth strategy, customer acquisition, leadership, franchising, and AI-driven content systems that help businesses improve performance in rapidly changing markets. Learn more at ProfitRichResults.com and watch Fordify LIVE at Fordify.tv.

There's a concept you've probably heard before — set point.And in the world of dieting, it's often explained in one very limited way:“Your body prefers a certain weight.”But in this episode, I expand that idea into something far more honest… and far more empowering.Because your set point isn't just about your metabolism.1. Why Weight Always “Comes Back”You'll hear I intentionally use the term weight loss — and explain why that language matters.Because what we lose, we subconsciously try to regain.That's why:You can lose 20 pounds… and gain it backYou can try different diets… and end up in the same placeYou can feel like you're doing everything “right”… and still feel stuckIt's not a lack of discipline.It's that your body is returning to its current set point — the environment it recognizes as “normal.”2. Your Body Is a Reflection of Your Internal EnvironmentThis episode anchors into a powerful truth:Your physical body reflects your internal environment.That includes:Your weightYour aches and painsYour habits and self-sabotaging behaviorsThey're not random.They're signals.And instead of trying to control the body…I invites you to look at what's shaping it.3. The Biggest Lie About Set PointDiet culture teaches that your set point is determined by:MetabolismCaloriesExerciseMuscle massGeneticsAnd yes — those factors play a role.But they're not the full picture.Because if they were…changing your food alone would permanently change your weight.And for most people — it doesn't.4. Your Set Point Is Your Entire “Diet”And here's where everything shifts:Your diet is not just food.Your diet is:What you watchWhat you listen toWho you surround yourself withWhat you scroll throughWhat you tolerateWhat you repeatedly think and feelYour environment becomes your biology.5. Stress, Cortisol & Why You Feel StuckThis episode connects the dots between stress and weight in a deeper way.Because stress isn't just something you “feel.” It's something you consume.And it directly impacts your internal environment — which shapes your set point.So even if:You're eating “healthy.”You're exercising consistentlyIf your system is constantly in:pressurecomparisonanxietyurgencyYour body will adapt to that as your normal.6. The Invisible Influences You're OverlookingI call out something most people don't want to hear — but need to:Your set point is influenced by:Your friendsYour familyYour work environmentYour social mediaYour entertainment choicesIf your environment constantly triggers:comparisoninadequacypressure“not enough” energy…it reinforces a version of you that your body will reflect.7. Your Thoughts & Emotions Shape Your Set PointThis might be the most important piece:Your thoughts and emotions are part of your diet.If you consistently experience:anxietystressguiltshameoverwhelmThat becomes your internal baseline.And your body responds accordingly.Not because it's working against you —but because it's trying to stay consistent with what feels familiar.Struggling with emotional or binge eating? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

If this show is anything, it's ridgey didge; and don't you forget it! Also, while you are remembering tings, remember its JUNE-BOREE! Get in there and join the fun! Andrew admits basketball is boring and Martin agrees. Andrew would write down Martin's thoughts, but can't figure out which app to put it in. Jason is putting 30% of his traffic in his pi-hole. Ridgey Didge! 00:00:00 Ridgey Didge TV Show

Stress! Vroeg of laat krijgt elke belegger ermee te maken. Bijvoorbeeld wanneer je het lange tijd slechter doet dan de benchmark en je het gat steeds groter ziet worden. Pim komt met een verklaring voor de Grand Canyon die hij de afgelopen 12 maanden zag ontstaan. Milou verleent EHBO (Eerste Hulp bij Onderprestatie). Goed PDT-nieuws, je kunt nu chatten met je portfolio! Verder: een nuance bij het beroemde 4%-onderzoek van Bessembinder en een reflectie op de beursgang van SpaceX. ► Uitgebreide show notes en achtergrondinformatie: https://jongbeleggendepodcast.nl/221-underperformance ► Word Vriend: https://portfoliodividendtracker.com ► Updates via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jongbeleggen ► Mijn volledige portfolio: https://app.portfoliodividendtracker.com/p/jongbeleggen 1) We maken gebruik van programmatic advertising, wat inhoudt dat we geen invloed hebben op de spots die in de podcast worden afgespeeld. Dit is vergelijkbaar met tv, YouTube, radio en de krant, uiteraard met uitzondering van de advertenties die we zelf hebben ingesproken. 2) Deze podcast is 100% expertise-vrij en alleen geschikt voor amusementsdoeleinden. De inhoud mag niet worden beschouwd als financieel advies. ► Maak onderdeel uit van de energietransitie en werk aan het duurzame energienet van de toekomst. Bekijk alle mogelijkheden: werkenbij.alliander.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Midweek Milestone Note: Look at how far you have come since Day 1. In just a few short days, you have actively retrained your nervous system to step out of survival mode and find its footing. Hitting the middle of the week is often when external demands peak, making tonight's practice the perfect opportunity to witness your own growth and resilience. You are doing an incredible job sticking with this commitment to your inner peace—keep going. Are you arriving at bedtime feeling completely depleted, over-stimulated, or emotionally exhausted from absorbing the stress of your environment?  Tonight, our developmental arc is Protect. In this session, we explore the somatic neuroscience of energy conservation and sensory overload—revealing how high-stress days create subconscious tension loops in the lower abdomen that block deep sleep. Tonight, we introduce a high-performance physical seal: the Shakti Mudra. By closing specific nerve circuits in your fingers and directing your focus to your core, you actively signal your nervous system to drop its armor, halt cortisol production, and build an unshakeable boundary around your sleep. Turn down the volume of the world, lock your protective seal, and drop into deep, restorative rest. In This Episode, You'll Discover: The Porous Nervous System: The biological reason why high-achievers absorb environmental anxiety and hit a wall of nighttime sensory burnout. The Shakti Mudra Protocol: Step-by-step instructions on how to use this hand seal to soothe the pelvic plexus and trigger a parasympathetic shift. Somatic Shielding: A guided bedtime integration to help you stop over-functioning for the world and reclaim your absolute sovereignty over the night. A Message for Your Heart "I know how deeply you care for everything and everyone in your orbit. You are constantly holding up a massive vision, managing complex timelines, and anchoring the spaces you occupy. Because your heart is so big, it is incredibly easy to let the chaotic energy of the outside world bleed into your personal sanctuary when the lights go out. Tonight, I want to remind you that protecting your peace is not selfish—it is an act of supreme inner sovereignty. You cannot serve from an empty well, and you do not have to be a sponge for the stress of the world to be successful. By holding the Shakti Mudra tonight, you are safely sealing your borders and declaring that your rest is non-negotiable. Step back into your own power. You are doing an extraordinary job." This is day 4 of a 7-day meditation series, "Sleep Meditations to Stop Overthinking," episodes 3521-3527.   THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY A Seven-Day Journey into Rest, Release, and Inner Calm When the day grows quiet, the mind can become surprisingly loud. This seven-day guided sleep meditation series is designed to help you gently step out of repetitive thinking, release the mental weight of the day, and create a more peaceful transition into sleep. Each evening introduces a different calming practice, including visualization, affirmations, slow breathing, mudra, chakra meditation, layered relaxation, and a Yoga Nidra–inspired weekly review. Together, these practices guide you through a soothing emotional journey: Release. Rest. Ground. Protect. Nurture. Balance. Embody. Throughout the series, you'll explore a blend of modern mindfulness, gentle nervous-system support, ancient yogic wisdom, reflective storytelling, and compassionate encouragement. This is not about forcing your mind to become blank or making sleep happen on command. It is about changing the way you relate to your thoughts—learning to notice them without following every one, softening the urge to solve everything at night, and allowing your body to remember how to rest. Over the course of the week, you'll be invited to: Release unfinished thoughts and worries Give yourself permission to rest Ground your awareness in the breath and body Create a sense of emotional safety at bedtime Meet overthinking with compassion instead of criticism Bring multiple calming practices together Reflect on what helps you feel most peaceful and supported Each episode also includes a daily reflection question and a supportive Message for Your Heart to help you carry the practice beyond the meditation. You do not need to finish every thought tonight. You do not need to solve tomorrow before it arrives. Let this series become a gentle evening ritual—a place to set down the day, quiet the mind, and return to yourself. Press play, settle into a comfortable position, and begin your seven-day journey toward deeper rest and a calmer relationship with your thoughts. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: THE NIGHTSTAND SURRENDER RITUAL Each night, write the thought taking up the most mental space. Fold the paper, place it in a small bowl or box beside your bed, and say: "This thought may rest here while I rest." Revisit the notes only during daylight.   FUN NAMES FOR YOUR CONTAINER The Thought Hotel• Tomorrow's Department The Worry Vault The Resting Place   MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: DAY 1: VISUALIZATION Guided Sleep Meditation to Stop Overthinking and Release the Day River of Thoughts visualization: place each worry on a leaf and let it drift downstream. DAY 2: AFFIRMATION "At night, I release the day and return to peace." DAY 3: Bedtime Breathing Meditation to Calm Racing Thoughts and Fall Asleep 4-6 grounding breath: inhale gently for 4, exhale comfortably for 6, for about 10 rounds. DAY 4: SHAKTI MUDRA  Fold the thumbs inward, soften the index and middle fingers over the thumbs, and let the ring fingers and pinkies touch. DAY 5: ANAHATA HEART CHAKRA Center of the chest• compassion soft green or rose light expanding with each easy breath. DAY 6: LAYER ALL THE TECHNIQUES TOGETHER   DAY 7: REFLECTION AND CELEBRATION   SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!   WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.   I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.   FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/sip and om Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/   SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.   2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts.   Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

We've been asking our kids the wrong question since kindergarten. "What do you want to be when you grow up?" confuses identity with performance, and Josh argues we've been setting them up for anxiety and false selves ever since.This episode reframes the whole parenting mission around the theme of Jesus's central message: the Kingdom of God. When kids understand their personal role in building for the kingdom of God, their identity stops depending on what they do, what they have, or what anyone thinks of them. It's a parenting paradigm shift that gives our kids a purpose bigger than anything the world has to offer.We also announce the launch of a brand new parenting platform for raising emotionally healthy and spiritually mature kids called Raising Future Legends.*Once again, thank you to Bernhardt Watches for sponsoring this episode. Click here and be sure to use the code FAMOUS at checkout for free shipping!https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/Time Stamps:0:00 Introduction1:03 Life updates 4:03 Identity and purpose for our kids 7:40 What did Jesus mean by the kingdom of God? 13:28 Who our children become and what it means for building for the kingdom of God 17:50 An exciting announcement about Raising Future Legends 24:07 An invitation into a new way of living and parentingShow Notes:Sign up for Raising Future Legends!www.raisingfuturelegends.com Reserve your seat for Tender & Fierce Fall Cohort beginning August 17, 2026: https://www.famousathome.com/offers/V75F6bY2 Men, sign up for the Living Legacy Cohort:https://www.famousathome.com/menscoaching Looking for a marriage intensive with Famous at Home? Apply now.  https://www.famousathome.com/coaching Follow Josh on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/joshua.straub Follow Christi on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christistraub Sign up for our email list and Famous at Home Starter Bundle: https://www.famousathome.com/newsletter Download NONAH's single Find My Way Home by clicking here: https://bellpartners.ffm.to/findmywayhomeThanks to our sponsor: Bernhardt Watches! Use the code FAMOUS at checkout for free shipping! https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/

Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash break down why tonight's Knicks game feels enormous, even if it does not technically qualify as a must win. With the Knicks on the doorstep of something unforgettable, the conversation captures the tension between excitement and dread for fans who know these moments can either become lifelong joy or lifelong scars. They also dig into the Wembanyama foul debate, officiating frustration, Karl-Anthony Towns' role in the series, and why winning a championship would rewrite every narrative around this Knicks roster. From haunted memories of John Starks to comparisons with the 1994 Rangers, this episode is all about the pressure, pain, and possibility of New York sports belief.

Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash dive into the emotional weight of the Knicks' NBA Finals run, breaking down why the next game feels massive without falling into the easy “must win” label. The conversation captures the nerves, excitement, and dread that come with being close to a championship, especially for fans who still carry scars from past New York sports heartbreaks. The episode also tackles the Wembanyama foul debate, officiating concerns, watch party restrictions around Madison Square Garden, and the strange joy of suffering through sports when everything feels like it could last forever. From Karl-Anthony Towns' reputation to celebrity Knicks fans and the pressure of championship expectations, this is a full snapshot of a city living and dying with every possession.

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In this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO, Will Ahmed sits down with world-record-holding freediver Alexey Molchanov to explore the extraordinary physical and mental demands of freedriving and the importance of breath work for nervous system regulation. Alexey shares how he developed the ability to dive more than 130 meters in a single breath and the mindset required to remain calm under extreme pressure. He breaks down the breathing techniques, meditation practices, and training methods that help him lower his heart rate, improve recovery, and perform at the highest level. The conversation also covers resilience after failure, visualization, sleep, nervous system regulation, and practical breathwork exercises that anyone can use to manage stress, improve focus, and enhance recovery.(00:00) Get WHOOP FREE for 30 Days (00:32) Alexey Molchanov: World Record Holding Free Diver(03:08) Staying Present: Knowing Your Depth During A Free Dive(04:21) What Happens To the Body During A Free Dive?(06:37) Controlling Your Mind 14 Atmospheres Below Water(09:37) Managing Panic: Staying Present When Things Get Intense(13:13) Alexey's Guide to Regulating The Nervous System (15:12) The Important Role of Breathwork For Mental Strength(16:45) Breathwork Exercise #1: Strengthening Your Lungs (Inhale Focussed)(17:48) Breathwork Exercise #2: Stretching Your Lungs (Exhale Focussed)(18:59) Breathwork Exercise #3: Increasing Your Mobility(21:11) Breathwork Exercise #4: Calming Your Nervous System(24:45) Breathwork Exercise #5: How To Reset Your Nervous System (FAST)(27:05) Why Is Technique Important For Breathwork?(29:15) Sign Up For WHOOP Advanced Labs Specialized Panels(29:49) How To Use Breathwork In Your Daily Life (and Why You Should)(41:02) Inside The Data: What Alexey Is Tracking Right Now with WHOOP(43:23) Effective Sleep Techniques For Sleep Performance(44:51) Diving Deep: Alexey's Longest Breath Hold(49:29) Underwater Safety: How Alexey Avoids Blackout & Panic Under Water(53:27) Thanks For Listening: Get Your Exclusive WHOOP OfferSupport the showFollow WHOOP:Sign up for WHOOP Advanced LabsTrial WHOOP for Freewww.whoop.comInstagramTikTokYouTubeXFacebookLinkedInFollow Will Ahmed:InstagramXLinkedInFollow Kristen Holmes:InstagramLinkedInFollow Emily Capodilupo:LinkedIn 

Dr. William Li: Eat to Beat Disease, Extend Longevity, and Hack Your Vascular Health Your body already has a built-in cancer defense system, and the foods you eat can rival prescription drugs at activating it. In this episode, you'll discover what 720,000 living centenarians reveal about longevity, why microplastics are reaching your brain through your nose, and how your blood vessels hold the real key to biological aging. -Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. William Li, an internationally renowned physician, scientist, and two-time New York Times bestselling author of "Eat to Beat Disease" and "Eat to Beat Your Diet." As President and Medical Director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, Dr. Li's groundbreaking research has led to the development of more than 40 new medical treatments impacting care for over 70 diseases including diabetes, heart disease, blindness, and obesity. His TED Talk, "Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?", has surpassed 11 million views, making him one of the most trusted voices at the intersection of functional medicine and food as medicine science. Together they dig into the biology of SuperAgers, the vascular markers that predict how long you'll live, and why flow-mediated dilation may be the most underrated biohacking measurement tool available today. Dave shares what happened after four separate gene therapies, including klotho and VEGF, and Dr. Li explains why your metabolism, mitochondria, and gut microbiome show up in the data on every centenarian ever studied. They also get into the microplastic crisis, the cribriform plate pathway that delivers airborne particles directly to your brain, and why your tongue is the first place your body quietly stores fat. You'll Learn: What centenarian research reveals about immune function, gut health, and vascular resilience Why 50% of food extracts matched or outperformed cancer drugs in head-to-head angiogenesis testing How microplastics travel through your nose directly to your central nervous system What flow-mediated dilation and pulse wave velocity tell you about your true biological age Why your hind-third tongue fat is an overlooked early warning sign for sleep apnea and metabolism problems What Dave's four gene therapies (klotho, VEGF, follistatin) actually did to his body How the vagus nerve connects gut health to brain optimization, stress resilience, and longevity Why genetics now accounts for roughly half of longevity outcomes, and what that means for the future of gene therapy How to use biohacking tools to compound your health the same way you compound financial returns Thank you to our sponsors! - Beyond Wonderland Conference | Oct 13 - 14, 2026. Get your ticket now at wonderlandconference.com. - Amp | If you're ready to make fitness fit into your life, go to amp.ai to check it out - Caldera + Lab | A small habit with big results. Go to CalderaLab.com/DAVE and use code DAVE for 20% off your first order. - Calroy | Go to Calroy.com/DAVE for exclusive discounts on Arterosil HP, Vascanox HP and all Calroy products. Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: William Li, Dr. William Li, Eat to Beat Disease, angiogenesis, food as medicine, centenarians, SuperAgers, longevity, anti-aging, biohacking, vascular health, flow-mediated dilation, pulse wave velocity, microplastics, cribriform plate, gene therapy, klotho, VEGF, follistatin, mitochondria, metabolism, gut health, vagus nerve, sleep apnea, functional medicine, human performance, brain optimization, cancer prevention, inflammation, immune system Resources: • Learn More About Dr. Li's Work At: https://drwilliamli.com • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 02:33 – William's Background 06:21 – Food vs. Cancer Drugs 14:09 – Gene Therapy 23:50 – Centenarian Research 27:41 – Stress & the Vagus Nerve 37:31 – Vascular Health 42:34 – Microplastics 53:19 – Novel Biomarkers See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.