Podcasts about stress less

Back-to-school season doesn't have to feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Pursue HER Podcast, I'm sharing practical strategies to help you prepare your family with peace and purpose before the first day of school.We'll talk about resetting sleep schedules, creating morning, after-school, and bedtime routines, getting organized without overspending, preparing for extracurricular activities, and why starting now can make the transition much smoother. I'll also encourage you to embrace this season instead of simply trying to survive it.Be sure to download my FREE Back-to-School Checklist to help you stay organized and confident as you prepare for the new school year.

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. Soft flute melodies drift gently through the night, creating a peaceful soundscape for relaxation and deep sleep. This calming sleep music helps reduce stress, quiet racing thoughts, and support meditation and bedtime routines. Let every gentle note guide you into effortless rest. Love,

Leadership failures rarely happen overnight. More often, they begin with unseen pressures, unresolved pain, and unhealthy patterns that slowly erode a leader from the inside out. In this special compilation episode, we bring together four candid conversations with experienced church leaders who openly share the personal struggles that nearly derailed their ministries. Rather than focusing on leadership strategies or organizational systems, this episode explores the inner life of church leaders. From burnout and unprocessed grief to stress management, character formation, and radical honesty before God, don’t miss the lessons that can help you build healthier, more sustainable ministries. Use these conversations as discussion starters with your teams, asking not simply how the ministry is doing, but how the leaders themselves are doing. Unprocessed Loss Eventually Takes Its Toll Bob Riedy reflects on the burnout that brought his ministry to a halt and the painful realization that decades of accumulated loss had never been properly grieved. The death of a family member, staff transitions, declining attendance after COVID, fractured relationships, and personal shame all compounded over time because he kept pushing forward instead of processing what he had experienced. His story is a powerful reminder that even successful leaders are vulnerable when they ignore the emotional weight of ministry. Key Takeaway // Pastors experience constant loss, but simply “moving on” isn’t resilience. Healthy leaders intentionally process grief with God before it silently grows into burnout, anxiety, or shame. Listen to the Full Episode // Burnout, Breakthrough, and the Road to a Healthier Ministry with Bob Riedy (May 29, 2025) Simple Practices Build Long-Term Resilience Charles Stone shares practical neuroscience-backed habits that help leaders reduce stress and remain emotionally healthy. Rather than offering complicated solutions, he begins with something every leader can practice immediately: intentional breathing. By slowing the body’s stress response through simple breathing exercises, pastors can create space to think clearly, regulate emotions, and respond wisely during difficult seasons. Key Takeaway // Resilience isn’t built during a crisis. It’s developed through consistent daily practices. Simple rhythms like intentional breathing can help pastors lower stress before it becomes overwhelming. Listen to the Full Episode // Leading Through Stress Without Burning Out with Charles Stone (July 3, 2025) Crisis Reveals Character Allen Holmes explains that gifted leaders often reach a defining crossroads when crisis exposes weaknesses beneath their talent and experience. Every leader eventually faces a moment when they must decide whether to hide behind their abilities or allow God to shape their character through hardship. Churches that embrace this perspective create cultures where leaders remain, grow, and mature instead of running from difficult seasons. Key Takeaway // Leadership development isn’t primarily about improving skills. Rather, it’s about allowing God to form character. Crisis often becomes the catalyst that moves leaders toward deeper maturity and lasting influence. Listen to the Full Episode // Why Gifted Leaders Still Fail: Lessons from 25 Years of Ministry with Allen Holmes (March 5, 2026) Honesty Before God Leads to Healing Scott Landry vulnerably recounts one of the darkest moments of his life after personal failure left him isolated, angry, and questioning God. Rather than meeting condemnation, he encountered God’s presence in the middle of his raw honesty. His story illustrates that true healing begins when leaders stop pretending, acknowledge what’s really happening inside, and allow God to meet them in their deepest pain. Key Takeaway // God doesn’t meet the version of us we project to others—He meets the person we truly are. Healing begins when leaders stop hiding and bring their deepest struggles honestly before Him. Listen to the Full Episode // Leading After You Lose Everything: Redemption, Honesty & The Fight with Scott Landry (December 18, 2025) This compilation reminds us that leadership health begins long before visible success or failure. Healthy churches are built by healthy leaders, and healthy leaders cultivate habits that address the condition of their hearts, not just the effectiveness of their ministries. Whether you’re leading through growth, challenge, or personal struggle, these conversations invite you to slow down, examine your inner life, and take intentional steps toward long-term faithfulness in ministry. Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose unSeminary, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the left hand side of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Episode Transcript Rich Birch — Hey friends, welcome to the unSeminary Podcast. So glad that you’ve decided to tune in. You know, the subtitle of our podcast is Stuff You Wish They Taught in Seminary. Rich Birch — And today I wish there was like a big underline under that word wish. I wish this conversation was a robust conversation when I was in school. Today we’re listening in on four senior leaders talking about really stuff that was going on on the inside when nobody was watching. Rich Birch — This is a good time of year for you and I as executive leaders to pull back and to think deeply about the kind of structures we’re building as an organization that really create a flourishing environment for our people. You know, we asked earlier in the year what your greatest fears were for this year and 24.8% of you indicated that staff health, structure, morale, succession were your top fear this year. And so today’s conversation, what we’re doing is listening in on four senior pastors who get really honest on the show about what was happening on the inside of them. Rich Birch — One of the churches that I was an executive pastor at, about a decade after I left, the senior leader made tragic decisions in their own personal life that ended up burning the church down, literally to the place where that organization doesn’t exist anymore. And from my understanding, actually the building is going to be demolished. Literally there’s nothing left. Rich Birch — A ministry that impacted tens of thousands of people doesn’t exist today because of the decisions of a senior leader. And so at this time of year, in the summertime, I want to challenge us to listen carefully to some leaders that have been through some horrific moments and have come out the other side more healthy. And I want us to learn from these moments and say, hey, what can we do to structure our ministry so that we can be the healthiest possible environments we can possibly be? Rich Birch — So up first, we’ve got Bob Riedy at Church of the Open Door, who hit a wall on a Sunday morning a few years ago, and he learned about ungrieved losses that took 40 years of ministry to see. So let’s listen in to Bob and see what you and I can learn as we think about the future. [Clip 1 Begins] Bob Riedy — I really do think that loss, and especially not properly processing and grieving loss, was a big part of what was behind all of this. In 2018, I lost my brother, my younger brother, who was really my wingman in so many ways. That was a loss that I think in some ways I’m still wrestling with. Bob Riedy — During the pandemic, we lost, pick a number, a lot of loss as far as attendance and stuff. At first, we were off for about four months, but then when we came back, people began to trickle in, and it was clear to me that we lost hundreds of people as well from our church during that time. That was probably a profound thing for me. Bob Riedy — We lost some key staff members as well during that time. We lost some friends because of the politics and some of the difficulty of that. And so I think loss was a big part of that. Bob Riedy — My counselor has really helped me a lot with that, not properly grieving loss. Terry Wardle is one who said that ministry is a series of ungrieved losses. And I found that I really wasn’t doing that good. I was shaking it off and just moving forward, shaking it off and moving forward, and not really grieving it and bringing God into it and surrendering it to Him. Bob Riedy — And I think part of what happened with that as well was I was concerned about what people thought. We were this powerhouse of a church, growing like crazy, and all of a sudden, like every other church, we were struggling. Bob Riedy — And I remember the day that I burned out. That afternoon my children all came to our apartment. My wife and I were living downtown, and my daughter reminded me of this the other day. And she said, Dad, do you know what you said to me that day? And I said, no. She said, Dad, you said to me, what are people going to think of me that this happened to me? Bob Riedy — And that was a loss that I wasn’t able to really properly wrap my head around. I was more concerned about how this was going to look with me as a Christian leader in our community. And then I think one of the places that the anxiety came from as well was shame. Bob Riedy — One of the things the enemy, I think, came after me with was like, you’ve been telling people here in York how to live for the last 15 years, and you let this happen to you. And wow, I wrestled with that as well. So I think that loss and worrying what people were concerned about or what they were thinking of me, and then the shame of wrestling through that as a senior pastor whose church had been top 100 churches. Bob Riedy — I taught church leadership and biblical preaching at Lancaster Bible College, and this happened to me. And so I really wrestled with just the fallout of all that. [Clip 1 Ends] Rich Birch — What are people going to think? Bob’s daughter quoting him back to him is a part of this thing I just will not shake. Ungrieved loss, it compounds. Rich Birch — Loss is a part of your role. It’s a part of my role. But what Bob learned the hard way is that shaking it off and just kind of moving on will cost you more in the long run than sitting with it and processing it. Rich Birch — Charles Stone is up next. He’s a friend, a pastor, a counselor, and did his PhD on stress while he got diagnosed with three serious conditions in the same year. And we’re going to focus on an easy kind of habit that he has installed or practiced that he has installed that I think you could use in the midst of your processing, of dealing with even those kinds of ungrieved losses. Let’s listen in on what Charles has to say today. [Clip 2 Begins] Charles Stone — Well, I kind of get thematically. One involves how we breathe. These are practices that can help us develop resilience. Charles Stone — One has to do with how we breathe. Two have to deal with our emotions. One has to do with our thinking. One has to do with contemplative practices, spiritual practices. Charles Stone — One has to do with something called certainty. One has to do with gratitude. One has to do with relationships. And one has to do with sleep. So any of those, I’m game for any of those that you feel like we ought to touch on one or two of them. Rich Birch — Well, what about maybe breathing? Why don’t we start right at the top where you started? And then, you know, we’ll scratch the surface. There’s a ton we could, obviously, we want people to pick up a copy of the book, but let me start with breathing. That might be kind of interesting. Charles Stone — Yeah. Well, actually, this ended up being the first one because it’s very easy to do. Now, I think around 75 times plus, you’ll find the word breath or breathe in the scripture. Charles Stone — And Genesis, God breathed into Adam. He became a living being. I think his early part of Acts, Jesus breathed on the early church, the Holy Spirit came. Charles Stone — And then David, the psalmist wrote, let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Now, here is the interesting neuroscience insight. Deep breathing activates a key set of nerves that come directly from my brain, just come from my spinal cord. But these are these are key nerves that they’re in pairs. Charles Stone — One of them is called the vagus nerve, comes from the word vagrant. What does a vagrant do? He wanders around. So this nerve wanders around our hollow organs, our heart, our lungs, our stomach. So there’s a lot of communication back and forth. Charles Stone — Scientists have found that deep breathing, especially on the exhale, when you exhale a little longer, it actually engages this nerve, which lowers the stress response. And here’s here’s why you practice it. I call it the sniff breath. Charles Stone — Now, the actual term is “a psychological sigh”, but here’s how it would work when you’re facing some stress. Just breathe in, you know, a little more and then breathe out through your mouth. Now on the out breath, you want to be a little longer than the in breath, doing that three or four or five times. Charles Stone — Labs all around the country found it lowers the stress response. So that is a simple, a portable tool you can take. Anybody can use anywhere. Charles Stone — So yeah. [Clip 2 Ends] Rich Birch — I love Charles. He’s such a practical leader. Listen, I’d pick one of those practices this week and really try to install it. Rich Birch — I love that he started with breath work because it’s really the easiest one to start with. You can install it today. Literally, he gave you everything you need, but maybe look at the other ones. Pick up his book, “Stress Less”. Got a bunch in there. Rich Birch — Well, coming up next, we’ve got Allen Holmes. He’s been the senior pastor at Definition Church in Greensboro for 25 years. He has watched gifted leaders crash long enough that he’s built a framework around this to understand it. Let’s listen in to what Allen has to bring to this conversation. [Clip 3 Begins] Allen Holmes — It’s interesting when I, one of the other real key moments for me is I went back to do my doctorate of ministry degree at Gordon Conwell in redemptive leadership. And so much of what we were studying is how God works in the crisis, in these pressure moments to expose the unfinished places in our character so that we can grow and become more like Jesus and therefore maximize our kingdom impact in the world. Allen Holmes — And one of my professors, Dr. Powers, he actually wrote a book called Redemptive Leadership. It’s a simple little book, but profound, where he describes leadership development in five stages. And stage one is a skilled leader where you get a leadership role just based on your skill. So maybe the ability to preach. And so they call you to be the pastor. Allen Holmes — That’s how I became the pastor of my first church. I could preach. I hadn’t done anything else, but they let me be a pastor because I could preach. Allen Holmes — And then the second stage is a principal leader where you begin to understand why you do what you do. But the third stage, which is so important, is the character stage. And in order for a leader to go through the character stage, God always uses a crisis to bring him into that stage. But when he comes into that stage, he has a choice. In that stage, he can open his heart and allow God to do that deeper work, or he can go back and hide behind his skills and principle. Allen Holmes — And that’s what pastors do. A lot of times the reason you see this turnover every, you know, depending on what statistic you read, every two to four years, pastors are leaving churches is because they come into a church and they have this honeymoon season. And then all of a sudden there’s a crisis that exposes some things and they start floating their resume and hiding behind their skill rather than allowing God to deal with their character so that they can advance and become a transformative, redemptive leader. Allen Holmes — So I think one of the things that’s been so true for us is we’ve just tried to say to people when there’s a crisis, don’t panic, don’t run away. See it as an opportunity. Allen Holmes — In fact, I ended up doing my dissertation on the idea that if we could teach this model to leaders, that it would cause them to respond differently in the crisis instead of running from it, they would run to it and open their heart. And God could use that to really propel them into their redemptive future. And the research said that was true. Allen Holmes — And so we’ve tried to really work that in our culture to understand when something goes wrong, don’t run away and don’t hide. Let’s run into it and trust God to meet us there so that this thing God works redemptively to use it for your benefit and to launch you into your future. Allen Holmes — And because that’s been our culture, people have stuck around. I mean, my lead team, Rick has been here 25 years. He was he’s actually here two Sundays longer than I’ve been here. Eric’s been here 24 years. Jonathan’s been here 19 years. Chelsea’s been here almost this year will be 14 years. Steve’s been here 10 years. Allen Holmes — I mean, so they’ve just been here a long, long, long time. And that but that’s why they’ve seen these moments and we’ve helped them to find God in it so that it actually works for us instead of against us. [Clip 3 Ends] Rich Birch — Allen walked us through the five stages. The third one he talked about is character. And that’s really where I think you and I, our greatest test is at. And this is where we meet our crisis. You should go back and listen to Allen’s episode. Super helpful. Rich Birch — Coming up next for our last part of the conversation today is a friend of mine, Scott Landry. He’s the senior pastor of The Bridge near Ottawa. He’s been on the podcast before. Rich Birch — Next is a clip from a book that was coming out or that has come out called “The Fight”. And it’s the moment that he lost everything and that he was alone in a house in the Northwest Territory. The reason why I wanted this on is because I think Scott models for you and models for me an open transparency with ourselves, with our people. Rich Birch — That is something that I think you and I should live with our live with and should think through. How can we be this transparent with the people around us? Heads up. This is a heavy clip and it’s worth every second of your attention to lean in and hear what Scott shares. [Clip 4 Begins] Scott Landry — I hope that’s a powerful moment in the book because it was it’s genuinely the most powerful moment in my life. And this was this was kind of at the crescendo of my my breaking point. So after my marriage and my life specifically falling apart and I kind of lived in a place of isolation. Scott Landry — I was living in the North, Canadian North, and I was yeah, I was lost. I was I was angry like I had so much anger. And it was so, yeah, I talk about in the book and I was angry and ultimately I was angry at myself, but I was also angry at God. Scott Landry — And because even after, again, making a mess of my own life, he didn’t make a mess of my life. Nobody made the mess in my life. I made the mess in my life. Scott Landry — And but then after that, I was trying to do everything right. And I was trying to do the right thing, do the right thing. And I was like, God, when are you going to start intervening on my behalf? Scott Landry — And so, you know, being the preacher that I am, I was like, I got all the Bible verses that tell me that you’re going to like now is you’re going to do the redemptive thing. You’re going to show up. You’re going to move. Scott Landry — You’re going to fix. You’re going to redeem. You’re going to restore. Scott Landry — You’re going to repair. You can do all the R words. And and nothing was happening like it was like and it was almost as if I and I literally heard nothing. And I’d like to say I didn’t feel anything, but I did. Scott Landry — It was just this this anger that was welling up inside of me like a like a pot boiling and eventually it just I just became unhinged. Like I was alone and I was completely isolated. I was in this empty house and I just started crying out like and yelling out and I threw through things. Scott Landry — I I used words I’ve I’m ashamed to admit I used. Like I mean, I was as unhinged as could possibly. I was like, I God, if I saw you face to face, I would give you the…like I told him all this stuff. Scott Landry — And and what I found in that moment was like and I again, I talk about in the book, but like I yelled, God, I don’t even believe in you anymore. I’m done. Like I like I don’t I don’t believe. You’ve promised me that you would never leave me. You would never forsake me. And that’s exactly what you’ve done. I’ve told people that you would never leave them and forsake them. And yet you’ve done that to me. You are you are dead to me. I don’t believe in you anymore. Scott Landry — And I even now I still feel this and I’m just talking about it. But like this is and this is I know some people are going to roll their eyes at this. But like genuinely, when I heard myself say that, I felt this…like over me, over my house. It was like this eerie like pause. Scott Landry — And I heard if I’ve ever heard the voice of God, I heard a voice say, well, then who are you yelling at? And it was like this, like… Rich Birch — Beautiful. Scott Landry — And in that moment, it was like my anger was it wasn’t my degree. It wasn’t my Bible. It was it was my anger was my evidence that God was present right then and right there. And because my anger was directed at him. Scott Landry — And he knew that I was angry with him and he met me at the place of my anger and he was waiting. And this is the part that I still, I can’t do this, what’s in my head and in my heart justice. But it was God was saying, I’ve been waiting for you at this place your whole life. Rich Birch — Wow. Scott Landry — You you have been hiding from this anger from your childhood, from your young adulthood. And I’ve been waiting for you to meet me here at your anger. And I’ve I’ve wanted you to know that I would be here waiting for you. Scott Landry — And if you met me on the top of the tallest mountain and if you look me face to face and if you were to give me the finger, you would find me there waiting because I am waiting at who you really are, not who you’re pretending to be. Scott Landry — And everyone around you, you’ve got them fooled. And you’re a used car salesman and you can spin the Bible verses and you can do all that other stuff. But I know who you really are. And I’m waiting for you to finally be honest with yourself about who you really are. Scott Landry — And now that you finally are, now we can do something about that together. And that was the moment that God truly revealed himself to me. And that’s when I, for the first time in my life, truly discovered who I was. Scott Landry — And yeah, that’s the moment that I hope anybody who ever meets me or talks to me or listens to me or reads it, like that’s the part that I long for people to have before it costs them, like it cost me. [Clip 4 Ends] Rich Birch — I love that moment when Scott said he heard, who are you yelling at? Man, that sticks with you. Rich Birch — Listen, four different stories. What I’m trying to do is raise for you the question about the inner life of what’s going on at your church with the senior leaders around you. Rich Birch — What if you were to go back and look at these four conversations and maybe say, OK, this one might be the best for us to lead a conversation with, and send them one of those, send your team one of those episodes. And say, hey, I’d love for us to take some time this summer. Rich Birch — Maybe you go and relax on a back deck somewhere or jump in somebody’s boat or spend a little extra time at the office. Because there is a little bit of slack at this time of year. And ask the question, hey, what’s going on on the inside of us as leaders at the church? How are we developing and how could this conversation help us ask some different questions than we normally do in our team meetings? Rich Birch — All the links to those four conversations are down below. Thanks for sticking through this this entire conversation. I know there was a lot today, but we’ll see you next week with our regularly scheduled programs, kind of back to what we normally do here at unSeminary. Rich Birch — Thanks for being a part of the podcast. Thanks for doing what you’re doing, including the hard work of the inner life to lead your people in a way that makes a huge difference. Thanks for being engaged in the local church. Take care, friends.

What does it really take to host a seamless, profitable international retreat? In this episode of How to Run Profitable Retreats, I sit down with Marta Pizzirani, founder of Grapefruit Luxury Retreats, to discuss why having a local retreat planner can save you time, reduce stress, and elevate your guests' experience—especially when hosting retreats abroad. Drawing from her experience planning luxury retreats across Italy, Marta shares the behind-the-scenes realities that most retreat leaders never consider until something goes wrong. From avoiding tourist traps and language barriers to finding trusted local vendors and choosing the right season and location, this conversation is packed with practical advice for anyone dreaming of hosting an international retreat. Together, we also discuss why your role as a retreat leader should be focused on creating transformation—not managing logistics—and how delegating the planning allows you to deliver a higher-quality experience while protecting your own energy. In this episode, we cover: ▫️ Why hiring a local retreat planner can save you time, money, and unnecessary stress ▫️ The hidden risks of planning an international retreat on your own ▫️ How local knowledge creates more authentic guest experiences ▫️ Why language and cultural differences matter more than you think ▫️ How to choose the right destination, season, and timing for your retreat ▫️ The difference between running a retreat and producing one If you've ever considered hosting a retreat in another country—or you're ready to stop doing everything yourself—this episode will help you understand the value of having the right local partner by your side.

Alex separated his AC joint racing the guys after church, and suddenly everything he took for granted with two working arms was gone. That's the whole point of Philippians 3:1-3. Paul is writing to a church being pressured by Judaizers, people telling Gentile believers they had to become Jewish before they could become Christian. Paul calls it what it is: dogs, evildoers, mutilators of the flesh.In this episode we walk through why confidence in the flesh grieves God and isn't safe for you, five problems with trusting what you can do, and three ways to actually rely on God instead. Plus the line that ties it all together: joy comes from reliance, not restraint.Alex and Lokelani also talk about how false teachers keep people locked in, why the “better version of yourself” message is not the gospel, and the very easy test for whether a Christian influencer is putting their confidence in the flesh or in Christ.Part of the Stress Less series through Philippians.CHAPTERS0:00 I broke my shoulder racing after church2:20 Who the Judaizers were (Acts 10, 11, 15)5:30 Reading Philippians 3:1-36:15 It grieves God13:00 It isn't safe for you13:35 Dogs, evildoers, and those who mutilate the flesh17:00 Five problems with confidence in the flesh25:40 How to actually rely on God27:50 Joy comes from reliance, not restraint31:00 The physical can never reach the spiritual35:15 So what gives you confidence?37:40 After the Amen44:45 How false teachers keep people hooked48:50 The iPad I destroyed for no reason53:45 How to spot confidence in the flesh onlineamenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Alex separated his AC joint racing the guys after church, and suddenly everything he took for granted with two working arms was gone. That's the whole point of Philippians 3:1-3. Paul is writing to a church being pressured by Judaizers, people telling Gentile believers they had to become Jewish before they could become Christian. Paul calls it what it is: dogs, evildoers, mutilators of the flesh.In this episode we walk through why confidence in the flesh grieves God and isn't safe for you, five problems with trusting what you can do, and three ways to actually rely on God instead. Plus the line that ties it all together: joy comes from reliance, not restraint.Alex and Lokelani also talk about how false teachers keep people locked in, why the “better version of yourself” message is not the gospel, and the very easy test for whether a Christian influencer is putting their confidence in the flesh or in Christ.Part of the Stress Less series through Philippians.CHAPTERS0:00 I broke my shoulder racing after church2:20 Who the Judaizers were (Acts 10, 11, 15)5:30 Reading Philippians 3:1-36:15 It grieves God13:00 It isn't safe for you13:35 Dogs, evildoers, and those who mutilate the flesh17:00 Five problems with confidence in the flesh25:40 How to actually rely on God27:50 Joy comes from reliance, not restraint31:00 The physical can never reach the spiritual35:15 So what gives you confidence?37:40 After the Amen44:45 How false teachers keep people hooked48:50 The iPad I destroyed for no reason53:45 How to spot confidence in the flesh onlineamenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

This podcast episode featured Verla Fortier interviewing Luke Suddards about his community-building initiative for new dads called The Walking Dad Club. Luke, a 37-year-old carpenter from Essex living in southwest London, created the walking group after experiencing a lack of community connection as a new dad. The club meets every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 9:30 AM at District Cafe near Battersea Park, where participating dads receive free coffee before taking a 45-minute walk around the park with their babies. Luke also conducts interviews with dads called "The Talking Dads" to share their experiences and struggles, which include sleep deprivation and balancing work and family life. The club has gained popularity with both regular attendees and new participants joining each session, and Luke envisions expanding the concept globally for dads worldwide to connect in nature.Walking Dads Club  InterviewVerla Fortier interviewed Luke Suddards about his program for new dads that incorporates green spaces, which was recommended to her by her son Max who lives in London with his new family. The interview was part of Verla's Outside Mindset podcast, which focuses on the benefits of spending time in nature. The conversation began with technical setup and introductions, with Verla explaining her podcast's purpose and Luke confirming his background before diving into details about his program for new fathers.New Dad Walking Club InitiativeLuke explained his motivation for creating a walking club for dads, which originated from his desire to find a community after moving to South West London and becoming a new father. He described how the idea formed while he was looking for a simple, low-barrier activity that new dads could easily participate in, given their busy schedules and tiredness. Luke mentioned that his partner Chelsea owns a cafe near Battersea Park, which would serve as a convenient meeting point for the walking club.The Walking Dad Club DiscussionLuke and Verla discussed the creation of "The Walking Dad Club," a community group for new fathers that Luke founded after noticing a lack of support for new dads compared to mothers. Luke explained that the club's name is a reference to the TV series "The Walking Dead" to represent how new fathers often feel exhausted and "walking dead." Verla shared positive feedback about the group's visibility and impact when they were seen in Battersea Park, with other families expressing interest in joining.Dads Meet-up and Interview InitiativeLuke described a regular meet-up for dads that takes place at District Cafe near Battersea Park in London every 1st and 3rd Sunday at half past nine. The group walks around the park for about 45 minutes starting around quarter to ten, with participants using a WhatsApp group to share live locations and coordinate. Luke also mentioned interviewing some dads through "The Talking Dads" initiative to document their experiences and struggles with work-life balance, sleep deprivation, and adjusting to fatherhood in the UK.Dads Podcast Planning DiscussionLuke discussed plans to create a podcast featuring in-depth interviews with individual dads to share experiences and tips. Verla expressed support for the initiative and highlighted research showing the benefits of outdoor activities for new dads. Luke emphasized how the group provides support, builds confidence, and serves as a positive model for father-child relationships and male community connections.The Walking Dad Club InitiativeLuke discussed his experience creating The Walking Dad Club, expressing surprise at how many people attended the first meeting after a previous book club attempt had no participants. He described the vision of a global movement where dads worldwide take walks at the same time on the first Sunday of each month, starting at 9:30 AM. Luke provided contact information for followers to connect with the club through Instagram @The_Walking_Dad_Club, email luke@thewalkingdadclub.com, or a WhatsApp group.Walking Club Instagram DiscussionLuke discussed his Instagram handle for his walking club, which shares general content about walking with children and updates on specific walks. Verla mentioned she would include the links in the show notes and encouraged listeners to follow the account. Verla thanked Luke for his work and encouraged listeners to reach out to friends for regular walks, emphasizing the benefits of connecting with nature and the mind.For peer reviewed research on how your time  spent in green space can change your  mindset,   balance  your nervous system and  your heart  rate please go to verlafortier.substack.com  and check out my books Take Back  Your Outside  Mindset:  Live Longer, Stress Less, and Control  Your Chronic Illness and  Optimize Your Heart Rate: Balance Your Mind and Body With Green Space

What are the best brands of small travel trailers? Who makes the highest-quality trailers in a smaller and more easily towable size? Today we have our 12 favorite high-quality compact trailers for 2027. The StressLess Dozen? Tony railroaded our brother in law Kerry into a tour of the garage of a passenger train line. Maybe you'll recognize it from about a year ago.  We have this week's podcast along with the notes and all the stories that go with this episode along with discounts, deals, helpful tips and more at our home on the web at https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0369. We really appreciate your likes and shares - thank you for joining us for podcast episode 369.  The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to StressLess Camping RV podcast episode 369 01:05 - We are StressLess Camping Tony & Peggy 01:38 - Are you caring for your slide mechanism properly? 03:21 - ABC Upfitters keeps us cool 04:48 - Tony updates the list of small, high-quality travel trailers 06:32 - Airstream Base Camp 08:23 - ALiner pop up trailers 10:43 - Casita and Escape - fiberglass "eggs" 13:17 - Ember RVs 17:33 - inTech 19:40 - Lance 23:13 - nuCamp 24:44 - Rockwood GeoPro - Flagstaff ePro 27:12 - Safari Condo 29:37 - SylvanSport GO Trailer 31:38 - Taxa 33:03 - Keep your RV spiffy with Liquishine 34:16 - Does Tony have a one-track mind? 36:13 - Question of the Week: what would you like to learn? 38:00 - Question of the Week: Would you be comfortable in a small travel trailer? 38:51 - Hang out at our fun and friendly StressLess Campers Facebook group!

Rest to Return is a podcast for a restless world. Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife is your host. This series is rooted in Shabbat, an ancient Jewish practice that teaches us how to belong to time. Here, rest is a sacred rhythm woven into who we are. We continue by gathering around a single question: Who do we become when we rest? Lecha Dodi is the song that ends Kabbalat Shabbat (the service that helps us transition into Shabbat) before we move into the Ma'ariv prayer service.  The idea that Creator finished creation on the seventh day comes from Genesis 2:2. Tranquility, satisfaction, calm, and quiet being created on the seventh day comes from Genesis Rabbah 10:9. The idea of creating change that's “slow, deep, and irreversible” comes from artist and activist Ricardo Levins Morales. I learned the mussar practice of clarifying our ratzon by asking “what do I want? What do I really want?” from Rabbi David Jaffe of Kirva. You can learn more in Chapter 1 of his book, Changing the World from the Inside Out: A Jewish Approach to Personal and Social Change. This quote has been misattributed to Courtney Carver. It is instead referenced by Carver in her book, Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less and Live the Life You Actually You Want. The quotation itself comes from Psychologist Nicola Jane Hobbs who teaches, “Instead of asking, 'Have I worked hard enough to deserve rest?' ask, 'Have I rested enough to do my most loving, meaningful work?'” Enjoy the live version of Lay it Down, Let it Go here. Check out the Rest to Return webpage for photos, info about the Rest to Return retreat, and more! This episode is brought to you by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. Rest to Return exists because we believe slowing down is a spiritual act. IJS believes that too. For over two decades, IJS has been helping people go deeper, through Jewish mindfulness meditation, contemplative prayer, sacred text study, and embodied practice. Their offerings range from online courses and silent retreats to immersive cohort programs for seekers of all experience levels, clergy, and spiritual leaders who are ready to live and lead from a more grounded place. Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife is part of IJS's core faculty, and the wisdom you'll hear in this series is very much in that spirit. If this podcast is stirring something in you, IJS is a place to go further. Explore their programs, and more ways to learn and practice with Keshira, at jewishspirituality.org, including: View the latest offerings from IJS in our program catalog Join Keshira and others on retreat this August: Returning Anew Learn more about Keshira's latest class at IJS on Mindful Speech as a Spiritual Practice Learn more about Shevet, IJS's community for younger adults (20s-30s) IJS has several online free practices with Keshira and our other faculty including our live Daily Sit, our weekly Shevet Sit for younger adults (under 40), and monthly Affinity Sits for Jews of Color, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities. Click here for more information. Join our mailing list to be notified about our upcoming fall courses, including Keshira's Earth, Moon, Mindfulness year-long class.

Most of our stress comes from people online telling us what to be, what to wear, what to buy, and where to go. Jesus frees us from all of that.In this episode of the Stress Less series through Philippians, Alex and Lokelani look at Epaphroditus, a man named after a pagan god who became one of Paul's most trusted brothers in the ministry. Paul gives him five titles: brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, messenger, and minister. If the people influencing you don't fit that list, they shouldn't be influencing you.In this episode:* The 5 titles every godly influence in your life should have* Why you should look for influences in places of suffering, not prosperity* Why a screen pastor can never replace a physical one* No, there is no “spirit of tardiness”* How to be de-influenced: honor godly people, look at their life, think for yourself, and watch out for the vainAfter the Amen question: How do you need Christ to influence you? Answer in the comments.Support the podcast: amenpodcast.com/donateListen to the Amen Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify YouTube House Church podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify housechurchkauai.com#Philippians #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #StressLess #AmenPodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Most of our stress comes from people online telling us what to be, what to wear, what to buy, and where to go. Jesus frees us from all of that.In this episode of the Stress Less series through Philippians, Alex and Lokelani look at Epaphroditus, a man named after a pagan god who became one of Paul's most trusted brothers in the ministry. Paul gives him five titles: brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, messenger, and minister. If the people influencing you don't fit that list, they shouldn't be influencing you.In this episode:* The 5 titles every godly influence in your life should have* Why you should look for influences in places of suffering, not prosperity* Why a screen pastor can never replace a physical one* No, there is no “spirit of tardiness”* How to be de-influenced: honor godly people, look at their life, think for yourself, and watch out for the vainAfter the Amen question: How do you need Christ to influence you? Answer in the comments.Support the podcast: amenpodcast.com/donateListen to the Amen Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify YouTube House Church podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify housechurchkauai.com#Philippians #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #StressLess #AmenPodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Running a construction company shouldn't mean drowning in spreadsheets, chasing paperwork, and wondering where your profits disappeared.This week on The Construction Life Podcast, Manny sits down with Dan Morton, founder of JACK App, an Australian-built construction management platform that's now launching across Canada and the United States.Dan didn't build JACK because he saw a market opportunity—he built it because he lived the problem.After years of watching builders, general contractors, and even his own business struggle with disconnected software, manual processes, poor job costing, and limited financial visibility, he set out to create one platform that brings every aspect of a construction business together.The result is JACK—an all-in-one construction management system designed specifically for residential builders and general contractors who want to spend less time behind a computer and more time building profitable businesses.During this conversation we discuss why so many contractors still rely on spreadsheets, why job costing is one of the biggest blind spots in construction, how technology can simplify estimating, scheduling, cash flow, client communication, and project management, and where AI is beginning to change the way contractors operate their businesses.Whether you're running a small renovation company or managing multiple custom home builds, this episode explores how having better information can lead to better decisions—and ultimately, a healthier construction business.If you've ever wondered where your profits went, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.Learn more about JACK App

What do they mean by StressLess Camping? This week we look back as we embark on year 8 of the StressLess Camping RV podcast with an explanation of who we are and what StressLess Camping is all about. Plus we have a song that a follower shared with us and - it's fantastic.  You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0368 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Chapters: 00:00 - It's Season 8 - Welcome! 03:25 - Advertisements on StressLessCamping.com 08:31 - A new season and a new look for the podcast 13:31 - Safe towing is StressLess Camping with a Weigh Safe hitch 15:50 - Why do we do what we do? 17:21 - The help we've had making this whole thing possible 18:47 - Can stress be StressLess? 22:20 - Voices and songs 27:20 - A few tips for StressLess Camping 29:04 - Maintenance Prevents Repairs 30:21 - Our tips for buying an RV 30:53 - Planning trips and trips without planning 32:33 - Why we RV 34:39 - Liquishine Wash & Wax 38:11 - Thank you for sticking with us 41:00 - Pack It Up by - lyrics and music by Carl Wergin

What if you could handle parenting stress with a simple daily practice? I'm sitting down with the incredible Emily Stella Fletcher, meditation expert and author of "Stress Less, Accomplish More." Emily shares her journey from Broadway star to meditation guru and how her Ziva Meditation technique has been a game-changer in her life as both a mom and a CEO. We're deep diving into how meditation and sacred sexuality can supercharge your life and help you handle the chaos of motherhood with grace.  Snag your spot for Magic Maker, a free 3-part live experience designed to break the invisible cages keeping you from the love, abundance, and joy you deserve happening 7/16, 7/21-23: https://zivameditation.com/cait  Tune in to hear:  How Ziva Meditation transformed Emily's life as a mom and CEO. Using sexual energy as a powerful manifesting tool. How meditation can actually rejuvenate your life and relationships. Ways you can use meditation to help your children manage their emotions Practical tips for integrating meditation into daily life as a parent. Connect with Emily: Free masterclass on the science of Ziva Meditation: https://zivameditation.com/podcast zivaKIDS: https://zivameditation.com/kids Listen to Emily Fletcher's Podcast "Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?" https://link.chtbl.com/whythis Follow Ziva on Instagram: instagram.com/zivameditation Follow Emily Fletcher on Instagram: instagram.com/emilystellafletcher

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Reading recent research on making connections and creating community made me want to share this story. Last month, I was a regular granny in Clapham Common Park in the UK, pushing her grandson in the infant swing – all I could see was his smiling eyes.  Nothing else in the world mattered. I am 73 and had just arrived in London to celebrate my only grandchild's first birthday and my son's first father's day. I live in Manitoba, Canada. After our lovely time in Clapham Common, my grandson and I both went down for our needed naps in my son and daughter in law's home in the Battersea area of South West London. When I woke up from my nap, my lovely daughter in law said to  me “you left your purse in the park by the swings. The mom who found it is on her way over to drop it off.” When this mom immediately appeared with her sweet daughter  - both all smiles and grace at the door, all I could do was thank her over and over again. This is what I pieced together from what she and my loved ones told me. The mom had seen me in Clapham Common Park pushing my grandson in the swing. When she left the park she noticed a purse on the ground by the swing. She looked inside and asked if anyone named “Verla” was in the park. No one by that name answered her. In my purse was my phone and this mom somehow found and called my first emergency contact, my partner in Canada. He said “thank you so much I will call her!”  The young mom replied “ you won't be able to do that because I am calling you on her phone.” Then this young mom  found my eldest son's number, my second  emergency contact and he has a UK number. She was able to reach him while he was in a corporate meeting. He excused himself and together they figured out the logistics of how to  get my purse with my phone, credit cards, and  government information back to me. This mom offered to drop it off on her way home saying “it is no trouble – we live in the Battersea area.” After this mom talked to my son and they figured everything out, she called my partner in Canada again to tell him that everything was sorted. He was relieved and so grateful that she took the time to call him back to let him know all was fine. Now that I am back to my small hometown, Pine Falls, Manitoba, my friends are amazed and tell me  how lucky I was to  have had this angel find my purse. This mom's good will has spread across the Atlantic and will keep going. She is still making people feel good about other people in the world. Thank you again to this mom's act of  compassion for this granny who only had eyes for her grandson that lovely morning in Clapham Common Park. It could have gone so horribly wrong if not for this angel in the park.  To this wonderful mom: you  make me, my friends, and my family even more in love with this world, it's people, and Clapham Common. To this human angel in Clapham Common: you are my hero. Thank you for all that you do for others. May your kindness circle back to you over and over again.  I will be in contact with you to thank you again for making this world a little brighter.  PS. I have made contact with this mom now. She said she and her daughter found the whole thing a “great adventure” and they were happy to do what they did. So there you go, what a lucky little daughter to have a mom to model such kindness. And I do wonder if the research that shows generosity increases in green space helps to support angels like this mom and daughter. And of course I am sending a little gift to that lovely daughter who is just like her mom.  The green space research I am referring to says that the problem is that modern communities frequently struggle with a lack of social cohesion, loneliness, and, in some cases, high rates of crime. Green spaces act as social catalysts that encourage interaction, strengthening community bonds. Studies show that neighborhoods with more greenery have stronger ties, better "neighboring" behaviors, and lower crime rates. Shared natural areas increase feelings of community, belonging, and safety. All the best to you this summer wherever you may live and may it involve some time in a lovely green park with your purse close at hand while you take back your outside mindset.  For peer reviewed research on how your time  spent in green space can change your  mindset,   balance  your nervous system and  your heart  rate please go to verlafortier.substack.com  and check out my books Take Back  Your Outside  Mindset:  Live Longer, Stress Less, and Control  Your Chronic Illness and  Optimize Your Heart Rate: Balance Your Mind and Body With Green Space

You grind so hard all year in hopes to spend quality time during the holiday season with your love but when the time comes you end up getting caught in the cycle. Has this ever happened to you? The holiday season brings out the extremes and primes relationships for the classic blame/attack cycle. Partners locked in tension often scream "you're too much/you're not enough" while putting on cheerful faces for family photoshoots and out of town visitors. We see the challenge and we've been there before! Join our hosts today as we open up a conversation on the many conflicts couples face during the holidays and how to stress less together. George and Laurie discuss the invisible workload and mental labor that goes into making holiday magic, the demands on time and energy and the cycles that couples get locked in. This episode will help each partner expand their perspectives and start a valuable dialogue of ways to support one another better, increase appreciation and create time to step under the mistletoe. We know that making memories isn't easy work and we want to prevent your relationship from taking the hard hits this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rest to Return is a podcast for a restless world. Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife is your host. This series is rooted in Shabbat, an ancient Jewish practice that teaches us how to belong to time. Here, rest is a sacred rhythm woven into who we are. We continue by gathering around a single question: What is sacred time? The names victims of the shooting at the Tree of Life building, whose memories are always close to my heart are: Joyce Fienberg, Richard Gottfried, Rose Mallinger, Dr. Jerry Rabinowitz, Cecil Rosenthal, David Rosenthal, Bernice Simon, Sylvan Simon, Daniel Stein, Melvin Wax and Irving Younger. May their memories be for a blessing always. Mishenichnas Adar marbim b'simcha comes from the Talmud (Ta'anit 29a:18). I first learned about the cycles of the moon from Jane Hardwicke Collings at the School of Shamanic Womancraft. This quote comes from Ahad Ha'am (Asher Ginsburg)'s Yalkut Katan (meaning “Small Collection”) which was published in the journal Hashiloaḥ, in 1898. Lex Rofeberg is co-founder of Judaism Unbound! This quote is found in Courtney Carver's book Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want; she is quoting writer and psychologist Nicola Jane Hobbs who originally asked the question. The concept of the shmitta cycle originates in Exodus 23:10-11, Leviticus 25:2-7, and Deuteronomy 15:1-3. God breathing life into Adam's nostrils comes from Genesis 2:7. Enjoy the live version of Lay it Down, Let it Go here. Check out the Rest to Return webpage for photos, info about the Rest to Return retreat, and more! If Rest to Return has evoked something in you, if these episodes have helped you slow down, breathe a little deeper, or reconnect with what matters most, you might be interested in Rest to Return: A High Holiday Deceleration Retreat, which I'll be co-hosting this September. Nestled amidst New England beauty, 25 Jewish leaders - some Jewish professionals, some people who are Jewish and leaders - will gather for a retreat centered around rest as a form of teshuvah, returning to ourselves. Through creativity, reflection, and connection, we'll immerse in slowness and spaciousness as a way to prepare ourselves for 5787. If you're a Jewish leader and you've been longing for something like this, check out www.keshirahalev.com/sacredpause to learn more and express interest before July 10. This episode is brought to you by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. Rest to Return exists because we believe slowing down is a spiritual act. IJS believes that too. For over two decades, IJS has been helping people go deeper, through Jewish mindfulness meditation, contemplative prayer, sacred text study, and embodied practice. Their offerings range from online courses and silent retreats to immersive cohort programs for seekers of all experience levels, clergy, and spiritual leaders who are ready to live and lead from a more grounded place. Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife is part of IJS's core faculty, and the wisdom you'll hear in this series is very much in that spirit. If this podcast is stirring something in you, IJS is a place to go further. Explore their programs, and more ways to learn and practice with Keshira, at jewishspirituality.org, including: View the latest offerings from IJS in our program catalog Join Keshira and others on retreat this August: Returning Anew Learn more about Shevet, IJS's community for younger adults (20s-30s) IJS has several online free practices with Keshira and our other faculty including our live Daily Sit, our weekly Shevet Sit for younger adults (under 40), and monthly Affinity Sits for Jews of Color, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities. Click here for more information. Join our mailing list to be notified about our upcoming fall courses, including Keshira's Earth, Moon, Mindfulness year-long class.

Today is a bonus episode from a LifeAudio podcast we think you'll enjoy: "Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast." What type of mindset makes us vulnerable to chronic stress, anxiety & depression? When you are stressed, what automatic coping mechanisms have you adopted that don’t help, but diminish your wellness? What holds you back from getting the rest that you need when you’re stressed? In this episode from Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast (another free show from LifeAudio), soul care coach Bonnie shares how to ditch mindsets that keep you stuck in anxiety, worry, and stress and what you can do to stop the stress, when you need it most. This episode will help you let go of unhealthy thinking patterns and replace them with a healthy biblical mindset to create a new rhythm to stop the stress cycle. DISCOVER MORE EPISODES OF BREATHE: THE STRESS LESS PODCAST FROM BONNIE GRAY: Is Self-Care or Soul-Care Selfish or Unspiritual? - https://apple.co/40lhHxb / https://spoti.fi/3FIg305 How to Stop Numbing Your Emotions & Stop Negative Self-Talk with Jesus - https://apple.co/405mcvz / https://spoti.fi/3Z2b0hP Feeling Anxious? Cast Your Cares on God Because He Cares For You - https://apple.co/3FHsQA5 / https://spoti.fi/3ZWQb8R LINKS & RESOURCES: Take the Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your FREE personal wellness assessment – to learn which areas of wellness you’re missing most to flourish with God’s peace and joy in your life. Grab Bonnie’s new book to lower stress, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Join the FREE Breathe Wellness Book Club to tackle for areas of wellbeing: emotional, physical, spiritual, and social wellness at http://thebonniegray.com/breathe. Get 4 LIVE sessions + community support! Want scientific articles mentioned in today’s show? Sign up for the FREE Breathe newsletter https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie’s FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here! FOLLOW BONNIE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegray Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegray Website: http://www.thebonniegray.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

You can't earn your salvation. So why does so much of Christian culture make you feel like you have to?In this episode of the Stress Less series, we look at Philippians 2:12-13, one of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible. "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling" has been used to load young Christians with anxiety and the constant question, "Is God disappointed in me today?" But Paul isn't telling you to earn anything. He's telling you to live out what God has already done.We talk about why a small view of Jesus produces a small reverence for Him, how the enemy's plan isn't to make you doubt Jesus exists but to make you think He's small, and how a big view of God leads to the freedom of a stress less life. Plus, why "it is God who works in you" is the cure for comparison, grind culture, and chasing social currency.After the Amen question: Where do you see God at work within you?Watch the full Philippians "Stress Less" series here on our channelSupport: amenpodcast.com/donateStudy Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nF99NLglCf7vD2Em9WadvCLmWOzDzfV-/view?usp=sharing This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

You can't earn your salvation. So why does so much of Christian culture make you feel like you have to?In this episode of the Stress Less series, we look at Philippians 2:12-13, one of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible. "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling" has been used to load young Christians with anxiety and the constant question, "Is God disappointed in me today?" But Paul isn't telling you to earn anything. He's telling you to live out what God has already done.We talk about why a small view of Jesus produces a small reverence for Him, how the enemy's plan isn't to make you doubt Jesus exists but to make you think He's small, and how a big view of God leads to the freedom of a stress less life. Plus, why "it is God who works in you" is the cure for comparison, grind culture, and chasing social currency.After the Amen question: Where do you see God at work within you?Watch the full Philippians "Stress Less" series here on our channelSupport: amenpodcast.com/donateStudy Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nF99NLglCf7vD2Em9WadvCLmWOzDzfV-/view?usp=sharing This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Struggling with stress, bloating, or poor digestion?In this calming guided meditation, Katie Brindle helps you slow your nervous system, release stress, and support healthy digestion through breath, gentle movement, and deep relaxation. Take a few minutes to reset, regulate, and give your body the space it needs to rest, digest, and restore.Watch Katie's episode on Gut Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5WVsY4HrAQ  --------------------------------------------More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-s...Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' athttps://www.hayoumethod.com/product/y...Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://www.hayoumethod.com/products/Hayo'uFit at https://hayoufit.com--------------------------------------------Join my channel and leave a comment about what you want to see next!Love, Katie Brindle.

What's in our cab when we are on a road trip? In Episode 365 of the StressLess Camping RV Podcast we show you all the essentials we want handy in the cab of the truck, when we are on a road trip. Come along for a well-stocked ride with us! We have a new gadget, courtesy of ABC Upfitters. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0365 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Episode 365 00:47 - We are StressLess Camping 01:01 - What's in our back seat on a road trip? 02:00 - Bodega 12-volt cooler 03:04 - Ugreen Portable Power Station 03:34 - InstaCrate collapsible totes for our snacks 04:36 - A sun shade keeps the harsh sun from heating up the cab 04:55 - A bag of safety wear 07:53 - The dignity scarf from Baby Maverick Boutique 09:14 - Dometic GO hydration jug 10:28 - Tony gets his hydration from "fizzy water" 11:33 - What's in our front seat on a road trip? 11:58 - Coffee and water are prepared and loaded up daily 12:28 - Creature comforts always in reach 14:44 - Tire pressure monitoring is on at all times when towing the trailer 15:13 - Seeing where we've been: rear-view cameras 16:46 - Bulletpoint phone mounts 18:42 - Carrying membership cards and spare medical cards in the truck 21:39 - The glove box is a dark and mysterious hole 21:55 - Please have a tire pressure monitoring system! 22:40 - Where were we? Oh, still in that glove box 29:31 - The truck's instrument panel 31:42 - RV Gadget Report brought to you by ABC Upfitters 33:34 - Tony's phone apps 39:19 - Peggy's phone apps 42:11 - Question of the Week: Do you carry something unique in your cab? 42:23 - Thank you four joining our road trip!

Rest to Return, a podcast for a restless world. Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife is your host. This series is rooted in Shabbat, an ancient Jewish practice that teaches us how to belong to time. Here, rest is a sacred rhythm woven into who we are. We continue by gathering around a single question: What is my sacred purpose? You can find more info about Tzedek Lab here. Settled back into his room, my dad was a bit frail…but he could still kiss us and us that he loved us! The list of 39 melachot can be found here. Olam haBah is often translated as “the world to come” and is used in reference to the afterlife. In this context, I'm using it to describe “the world as it could be” which includes dignity, equity, and liberation. The idea that each person is a letter in the Torah is rooted in Megaleh Amukot (Va'etchanan 186:1). I learned about the concept of “ratzon” from my teacher, colleague, and friend David Jaffe, Founder and Executive Director of Kirva. Rabbi Tarfon's quote comes from Pirkei Avot 2:16. One source for Rabbi Simcha Bunim's teaching is Tales of The Hasidim Later Masters by Martin Buber. The Mary Oliver line comes from her poem, entitled “The Summer Day”. This quote has been misattributed to Courtney Carver. It is instead referenced by Carver in her book, Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less and Live the Life You Actually You Want. The quotation itself comes from Psychologist Nicola Jane Hobbs who teaches, “Instead of asking, 'Have I worked hard enough to deserve rest?' ask, 'Have I rested enough to do my most loving, meaningful work?'"” The practice in this episode was inspired by a practice that I learned from Rabbi David Jaffe, Founder of Kirva, and it is one that I've enjoyed practicing with each Cohort of “Dismantling Racism from the Inside Out” that I have the privilege of co-facilitating for People of Colour, alongside Yehudah Webster. The next cohort begins in Fall 2026 and you can find more info here. This episode is brought to you by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. Rest to Return exists because we believe slowing down is a spiritual act. IJS believes that too. For over two decades, IJS has been helping people go deeper, through Jewish mindfulness meditation, contemplative prayer, sacred text study, and embodied practice. Their offerings range from online courses and silent retreats to immersive cohort programs for seekers of all experience levels, clergy, and spiritual leaders who are ready to live and lead from a more grounded place. Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife is part of IJS's core faculty, and the wisdom you'll hear in this series is very much in that spirit. If this podcast is stirring something in you, IJS is a place to go further. Explore their programs, and more ways to learn and practice with Keshira, at jewishspirituality.org, including: View the latest offerings from IJS in our program catalog Join Keshira on retreat this August: Returning Anew Learn more about Keshira's latest class at IJS on Mindful Speech as a Spiritual Practice Learn more about Shevet, IJS's community for younger adults (20s-30s) IJS has several online free practices with Keshira and our other faculty including our live Daily Sit, our weekly Shevet Sit for younger adults (under 40), and monthly Affinity Sits for Jews of Color, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities. Click here for more information. Join our mailing list to be notified about our upcoming fall courses, including Keshira's Earth, Moon, Mindfulness year-long class.

Hey Heal Squad! Guess What?!! It's Maria's Birthday! And for a special treat - she's got so many fun travel, lifestyle, beauty, and wellness hacks in this week's What Worked This Week (just in time for summer!) Maria is sharing the small but powerful shifts that are helping her stay organized, simplify her routines, and create more peace in her everyday life. First up: a travel hack she swears by that could completely change the way you fly. Maria explains why buying an extra seat—or even an entire row—might be worth considering for your nervous system, especially when traveling with kids, recovering from an injury, or simply wanting a little more space and peace. Below, we have the exact steps to a “Third Seat of Peace" strategy. We also dive into one of the easiest health upgrades you can make today: swapping out synthetic fabrics for natural ones, starting with your underwear. Think about it: the clothes closest to your body matter most. Maria shares her favorite organic brands and why she's become much more mindful about everyday chemical exposure. Plus, she's revealing the clean beauty products she's currently loving, why she's moved away from heavy makeup, and the surprising lesson she learned after challenging herself to wear less.But the biggest takeaway from this episode isn't about travel, fashion, or beauty…it's about simplifying. Maria opens up about how streamlining her routines and eliminating unnecessary decisions has given her more time for the things she values most: her family, her health, movement, nature, and being present! Step-by-Step Extra Seat Travel Hack To properly book an extra seat and prevent it from being reassigned Book the extra seat under the same reservation as your ticket.• The seat should be ticketed as an "Extra Seat" (often labeled EXST) Make sure the airline has linked the extra seat to your reservation before travel Confirm the reservation before your flight to ensure the seat remains assigned to you. 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 News on United Airlines “Third Seat of Peace”: https://www.today.com/news/united-airlines-relax-row-rcna265016 Shop This Week's Finds including PACT Organic Underwear, Mate the Label Activewear  & Crunchi HydroGloss Lip Oil: https://shopmy.us/shop/mariamenounos 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.

Faith was never meant to be a solo sport. In this week's Stress Less episode, Pastor Alex unpacks Philippians 1:27-30 and the call to strive together. Paul tells the Philippians to push the gospel down the field as a team—standing firm, unafraid of opponents, and leaning on each other in seasons of hardship.Free Study Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-fxcrpldwv7P0bBJoQkZBKUx4y9HNdWW/view?usp=share_linkAlex and Lokelani talk through why we tend to pull away from community when life gets heavy, how to tell the difference between persecution and correction, and why your church family is worth prioritizing. Plus real stories from House Church Kauai and the milk and honey coffee shop on what it looks like to stay bold when the arrows come.You're in good company. Lock in, find your people, and don't go through this life alone.amenpodcast.com/donate This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Faith was never meant to be a solo sport. In this week's Stress Less episode, Pastor Alex unpacks Philippians 1:27-30 and the call to strive together. Paul tells the Philippians to push the gospel down the field as a team—standing firm, unafraid of opponents, and leaning on each other in seasons of hardship.Free Study Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-fxcrpldwv7P0bBJoQkZBKUx4y9HNdWW/view?usp=share_linkAlex and Lokelani talk through why we tend to pull away from community when life gets heavy, how to tell the difference between persecution and correction, and why your church family is worth prioritizing. Plus real stories from House Church Kauai and the milk and honey coffee shop on what it looks like to stay bold when the arrows come.You're in good company. Lock in, find your people, and don't go through this life alone.amenpodcast.com/donate This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Dat Tran from Dat Purpose LLC, we continue to break down The 5 Skills of Stress Resiliency and dive deeper into the connection between ambition, stress, presence, and resilience. In a world filled with constant notifications, distractions, and nonstop pressure, Dat challenges leaders to rethink what it truly means to be mentally strong. Rather than running from stress, resilient leaders intentionally create evidence that proves they can stay grounded, focused, and emotionally available when life demands the most from them. Highlights include:  Why constant busyness trains the mind to avoid presence. Create evidence as, “Anyone can be present when life is good. The strongest stay present when life is uncomfortable.” The connection between ambition, burnout, and emotional capacity. How corporate ambition is outpacing employees' ability to handle stress. Why resilience is becoming the defining advantage in leadership and performance. The importance of showing up fully for family, relationships, and teams. Sustainable success is no longer about who can work the longest or move the fastest—it is about who can remain present, emotionally regulated, and resilient under pressure.  Resilience is no longer optional—it is the competitive advantage for modern leaders. As Dat powerfully states, “We're now in the age of survival of the most resilient.”   Visit datstresscoach.com/and sign up for his newsletter   Timestamps for Part B: Soothe = Being Present 27:11 (or whatever it will be in part 2)  Stress Management is a Myth 37:21 AI Impact on Stress 41:36

In today's episode, I'm answering a question straight from you about how the stress of trying to conceive actually does impact the body, the reality of how we can actually manage it through your day-to-day life and strategic tips of what we can do to release the grip that trying to conceive has on your every moment of every day.Ways to work with Corinne: Join the Mind Your Hormones Method, HERE! (Use code PODCAST for 10% off!!)Applications for the next round of Corinne's Trying to Conceive Accelerator are now OPEN! Check out the details here. (round starts mid-June!) Mentioned in this episode: Submit a question for Corinne to answer on the podcast here!Meditation apps: Insight Timer Melissa Wood Health ScreenZenActivationsSpotify “528HZ Positive Energy” frequency/musicBrick for your phone to manage screen timeCorinne's favorite electrolytes! Join the Mind Your Hormones Community to connect more with me & other members of this community!Come hang out with me on Instagram: @corinneangealicaOr on TikTok: @corinneangelicaEmail Fam: Click here to get weekly emails from meMind Your Hormones Instagram: @mindyourhormones.podcast Disclaimer: always consult your doctor before taking any supplementation. This podcast is intended for educational purposes only, not to diagnose or treat any conditions. 

  We often hear people say “step into success,” but what if the real key is learning how to “stress less into success”?  We welcome back Dat Tran, stress resiliency coach and founder of Dat Purpose LLC, for a conversation centered on sustainable high performance and the neuroscience behind resilience. Dat challenges the traditional narrative around stress by reframing it as something we do not eliminate, but something we can train ourselves to navigate more effectively. Unmanaged stress imposes hidden costs on leadership, relationships, decision-making, and long-term performance. Dat also introduces his five resiliency skills: Stress Magic, Strengthening, Stretch, Soothe, and Release. Listen for practical insight into how resilient leaders train themselves to stay present under pressure, develop stronger self-awareness, and intentionally do hard things until those hard things become easier Highlights include:  Why stress resiliency—not stress avoidance—is the future of sustainable leadership. Doubt is often the biggest stress trigger for high performers. Emotional brain vs. executive brain: how leaders can retrain their response to pressure Dat's evidence-based approach to building resilience and The 5 Skills of Stress Resiliency. “Do hard things until hard things feel easy.” Why the strongest leaders remain present even when life gets difficult. Practical habits, recovery strategies, and mindset shifts for sustainable performance   Visit datstresscoach.com/and sign up for his newsletter Timestamps  Number 1 Stress Triggor 5:29 Emotional vs Executive 7:43 5 Skills 18:30   Struggling with speaking anxiety? Want to captivate your audience, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals? Join identical twins Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown as they share leadership communication strategies, practical tips, and tools to help you own every stage, amplify your influence, and speak with confidence. Laugh, learn, and level up your professional voice—one episode at a time.   Book a Free 15-minute discovery call: dsbleadershipgroup.com/schedule-a-call/ Website: appmeetup.com/twinstalkitup/ Community: facebook.com/groups/publicspeakingpoints Patreon: patreon.com/twinstalkitup Want to be a Guest? forms.gle/pYBeNMJeXVE9RD9p9

Alexis Haselberger, a productivity and time management “coach and consultant”, who helps leaders and teams reduce overwhelm, meet goals, and work in a way that actually feels sustainable.Through 1:1 coaching, team coaching, corporate training, and online courses, Alexis helps people move from feeling stretched thin to feeling calm, capable, and in control, drawing on more than 15 years of experience leading operations and HR in fast-paced start-up environments.Now, Alexis's journey of managing and coaching people since the age of 19 demonstrates what's possible when practical systems replace burnout and constant pressure.And while supporting leaders who want to do more without sacrificing their health, energy, or personal lives, she's showing that success does not have to come at the cost of balance.Here's where to find more:Free Resources:Free Class "3 Secrets to Always Having Enough Time for Your Work, Your Family and Yourself" (https://www.alexishaselberger.com/register-now)Do More, Stress Less Podcast: alexishaselberger.com/podcastDistraction Action Plan: https://www.alexishaselberger.com/reduce-distractionWebsite: https://www.alexishaselberger.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/domorestresslessInsta: https://www.instagram.com/do.more.stress.lessTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@do.more.stress.lessFB: @domorestresslessFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/domorestressless________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

(0:00) - IntroListed points:1- Stop blowing your macro budget early in the dayOne of the biggest mistakes people make is eating a super high-calorie breakfast or grabbing a calorie-dense treat early in the day.Instead, start your day with a protein-focused meal that actually gives you room to work with later.Think eggs and egg whites, Greek yogurt, protein oats, lean meat, fruit, or something that gives you a good amount of protein without destroying your carbs and fats by 9 a.m.The goal is not to be perfect.The goal is to make the rest of your day easier.2- Pre-log your food before you eat itMost people track reactively.They eat whatever they want, log it after, and then realize they have 17 grams of carbs, 4 grams of fat, and 80 grams of protein left for dinner.3- Stop drinking your calories4- Watch the sneaky high-calorie add ons: Someone makes a salad and thinks they're crushing it. Then they add creamy dressing, croutons, bacon bits, cheese, candied nuts, avocado, and a bunch of oil.Now that salad has more calories than a burger and fries.5- Chill out and know results come over timeCompounding powerLargest friction at the start - You're scanning labels, weighing food, trying to figure out servings, wondering if you logged the cooked or raw version, and feeling like you need a degree in nutrition just to eat lunch.6- Use low-calorie sauces to make “boring” foods taste good7- Read labels and don't get fooled by marketingA “protein” bar with 4 grams of protein is not a protein bar.A “healthy” drink loaded with sugar is still liquid calories.A salad with 700 calories of toppings is still 700 calories.Same thing happens with coffee creamers, cooking oils, sauces, dips, spreads, and toppings.Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/

In this episode, Shan sits down with Nadine Dyer — founder and CEO of Purposeful Living Inc. and a passionate advocate for the woman the world sees as strong, capable, and put-together, but who privately is carrying far more than anyone knows. Nadine calls her the modern woman. And if you have ever smiled through exhaustion, performed competence while running on empty, or kept it together publicly while quietly falling apart — she is talking about you. This conversation is honest, faith-filled, and deeply personal. Nadine shares the testimony that changed everything for her — the moment Jesus became not just a name she knew, but a living reality that reoriented her entire life. And she shares the two keys that have guided her and the women she serves toward a life with genuinely less stress — not as a coping strategy, but as a way of being. In this episode, Nadine and Shan talk about: Who the modern woman really is  Nadine's personal testimony of finding Jesus and what that encounter changed in her Her two keys to living with less stress  Her Nonprofit mission  The non-negotionable way to live with clarity and peace This episode is for the nurse who gives everything at work and has nothing left when she gets home. It is for the woman who looks strong to everyone around her and feels like she is barely holding on. And it is for anyone who has wondered if there is a version of this life that feels less like white-knuckling and more like actually living. The answer is yes. And this conversation is a good place to start. Connect with Nadine Dyer: Purposeful Living Inc.: Click here Linking Arms podcast Links from this episode:

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How God's Work In You Will Never Stop (Philippians 1:3-8)Paul is on house arrest in Rome. Ten years removed from the Philippians. Awaiting a trial that could end his life. And when he picks up his pen to write to this little church in Macedonia, the first word out of his mouth isn't fear. It's joy.This week we're in Part 2 of the Stress Less series, walking through Philippians 1:3-8 and unpacking three distinct works of God: what He has done FOR us in salvation, what He is doing IN us through sanctification, and what He is doing THROUGH us in compassion for the body of Christ.We also dig into why your local church isn't a nice-to-have, why supplemental ministries like Amen Podcast only function well when believers are rooted in a Bible-teaching congregation, and how the Philippians' partnership in the gospel made Paul's imprisonment fruitful instead of futile.Stick around for After the Amen, where Lokelani shares how this passage connects to motherhood, sanctification through serving others, and the joy of watching God work in the people around you.Grab your Bible. Open to Philippians 1. Let's go.STUDY GUIDE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nuKp-6VQ_D5ZF487_rjbUpavmabTzBdu/view?usp=sharingDONATE: https://amenpodcast.com/donate Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

How God's Work In You Will Never Stop (Philippians 1:3-8)Paul is on house arrest in Rome. Ten years removed from the Philippians. Awaiting a trial that could end his life. And when he picks up his pen to write to this little church in Macedonia, the first word out of his mouth isn't fear. It's joy.This week we're in Part 2 of the Stress Less series, walking through Philippians 1:3-8 and unpacking three distinct works of God: what He has done FOR us in salvation, what He is doing IN us through sanctification, and what He is doing THROUGH us in compassion for the body of Christ.We also dig into why your local church isn't a nice-to-have, why supplemental ministries like Amen Podcast only function well when believers are rooted in a Bible-teaching congregation, and how the Philippians' partnership in the gospel made Paul's imprisonment fruitful instead of futile.Stick around for After the Amen, where Lokelani shares how this passage connects to motherhood, sanctification through serving others, and the joy of watching God work in the people around you.Grab your Bible. Open to Philippians 1. Let's go.STUDY GUIDE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nuKp-6VQ_D5ZF487_rjbUpavmabTzBdu/view?usp=sharingDONATE: https://amenpodcast.com/donate Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

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Feeling like your brain has 47 tabs open… and one is playing music but you can't find it? Same. This week Kat and Nic talk about their personal ways to de-stress that don't require a full life reset or a silent retreat in the mountains— though this does sound like a swell time! From quick mental resets to small daily habits that actually stick, consider this your permission slip to slow down (without doing the most).-----------Being a working mom is the most crazy, amazing, powerful, frustrating, loving experience you will ever have in your entire life. The Working Mommy's Manual podcast, hosted by Nicole Corning & Kathleen Wilson.-----------Tune in for new episodes every other Tuesday!-----------CONNECT WITH US ELSEWHERE:• TikTok: @workingmommysmanualpod• Instagram: @workingmommypodcast• YouTube: @TheWorkingMommysManual• LinkTree: linktr.ee/WorkingMommyManual• Website: theworkingmommysmanual.com• Email: workingmommypod@gmail.com

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Get It Off (Clutter and Time Management).” We were joined by Asheritah Ciuciu, who walked us through how to build a meaningful devotional life with God—not just gaining knowledge about Him, but developing a personal relationship with Him. Asheritah is a national speaker, bestselling author, and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries. You can find her on YouTube through Delighting in Jesus: Guided Prayers and Bible Study Tips. She is also the author of “Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Journal.” We also spoke with Dr. Charles Stone about how to de-stress, identify negative emotions, and begin working through them. Dr. Stone recently completed his role as lead pastor of West Park Church in London, Ontario, Canada, a multicultural congregation with over a thousand attendees, and now serves as a coach consultant to pastors and leaders. He is also the author of “Stress Less: 9 Habits from the Bible and Brain Science to Build Resilience and Reduce Anxiety.” Jordan Raynor joined us to discuss how to maximize productivity in a humble, Christ-like way. Jordan is a leading voice in the faith and work movement and has helped millions connect the gospel to their work. He is the author of “Redeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly Productive.” Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup he previously led as CEO. He has also been selected twice as a Google Fellow and served in the White House under President George W. Bush. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Asheritah Ciuciu [ 00:53 ] Dr. Charles Stone [ 18:39 ] Jordan Raynor’s Interview [ 29:48 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if a few simple habits could transform the way you handle life's pressures? On today's edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh continues his inspiring conversation with Charles Stone about his book, Stress Less. He shares practical tools to reduce anxiety and build lasting resilience, including how to audit your thoughts, reveal your emotions, and grow in gratitude. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Stress has reached a crisis point in our nation. According to a recent study, more than one in four Americans can no longer function because of it! On today's edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh welcomes Charles Stone, author of the book, Stress Less. He explains what stress really is, why resilience matters, and how Scripture and science work together to help us bounce back. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

We breathe over 20,000 times a day. Those breaths do far more than just keep us alive. They shape your sleep, your focus, your energy, even your blood pressure and long-term risk of disease.That's over 20,000 opportunities to support your health, every single day.The challenge is that modern life makes it harder to breathe well. We sit hunched over laptops, we're constantly switched on, we chew softer foods, and many of us mouth-breathe, especially at night. My guest today is on a mission to improve our health through our breath.James Nestor is an award-winning science journalist and author of the bestseller “Breath”. He's travelled the world to understand how our breathing has changed, and most importantly, what simple, practical steps we can take to improve it.This episode genuinely shifted things for my team and me. I hope it inspires you to make a few small changes too. And if you know a committed mouth breather, send it their way.We cover:The risks of mouth breathing and James' 10-day experimentWhy nasal breathing makes such a differenceTips for a blocked nose or deviated septumHow to train your diaphragm for easier breathingWhy softer modern diets can affect your airwaysWhether “mewing” is worth tryingEasy breathing habits you can start today

Episode 139. Stress LessIf you really want to perform your best then you're going to need to learn how to deal with, handle, mitigate, remove, lessen the negative stressors in your life. There are positive and negative stressors in your life. There always will be. (Hopefully, running is an example of a positive stressor.) And if you want to run your best, perform at your best, be your best then you need recover from those positive stressors in your life and remove or deal with the negative stressors in your life in a better and healthier way. Hoping this episode helps anyone that is dealing with stress in their lives. And everyone is dealing with stress in their lives. Cheers,Coach BennettSend us a messageBe sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett's Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 Be sure to check out the Two Coach Bennetts Merch Store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, pint glasses and more! - https://twocoachbennetts.com/merchAnd if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett's Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: Coach BennettThreads: @CoachBennettBluesky: ...

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Sleep better and Stress Less— with Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. We hope this biblical sleep meditation, narrated by Johnathon Eltrevoog, helps your body relax and your mind rest on the truth found in scripture. Receive comfort, strength, and peace from this hope-filled story reminding you of the solid ground on which your faith is built. As you drift off to sleep, take hold of the hope offered through Christ and the unwavering power of the Gospel. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for better sleep is right here: https://abide.com/peaceDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us

Hi Mamas, Download my free guide: ✨ ChatGPT Prompts Made Simple for Moms ✨ This week, we're officially in week three of our mini money mindset series, and today's episode is all about deciding first so money feels easier. If you've ever told yourself: “I'll save if there's anything left,” or “Once things slow down, I'll get serious about saving,” this episode is for you. We're breaking down the quote: “Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” — Warren Buffett and why this mindset shift is especially important for working moms managing busy households, unpredictable expenses, and mental load. In this episode, we talk about: Why saving last usually doesn't work How deciding ahead of time reduces money stress The difference between restriction and alignment How small, consistent saving habits build long-term peace

Sleep better and Stress Less— with Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. We hope this biblical sleep meditation, narrated by Yvette Pelser, helps your body relax and your mind rest on the truth found in scripture. As you prepare for restful sleep, reflect on the majesty of God’s handiwork and the wonders He has done. This peaceful journey, inspired by Psalm 143:5, invites you to meditate on His faithfulness, from creation’s beauty to His loving care in your life. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for better sleep is right here: https://abide.com/peaceDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us