Podcasts about summer retreat

On this weeks C&SI we are entering into our Summer cycle of programming where every now and again over the Summer months we will be sharing reflections and homilies to provide some inspiration and prayer space for you. (Sharing these reflections also helps to the team to manage our availability as some of us have to travel with work as well! :) ).  In our podcast excerpt this week we are heading back to the summer of 2021 during the Covid lockdowns here in Ireland and we are sharing a reflection by Fr Laurence Gallagher from Mt St Alphonsus in Limerick from an online Summer Retreat which was provided by the Redemptorist Fathers. The topic of his reflection is a reminder to us that "Actions speak louder than words!".Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

On this weeks C&SI we are entering into our Summer cycle of programming where every now and again over the Summer months we will be sharing reflections and homilies to provide some inspiration and prayer space for you. (Sharing these reflections also helps to the team to manage our availability as some of us have to travel with work as well! :) ). In part one we have our regular notices, liturgical odds and ends including our saints for the week and of course our weekly prayer space.In part two this week we are heading back to the summer of 2021 during the Covid lockdowns here in Ireland and we are sharing a reflection by Fr Laurence Gallagher from Mt St Alphonsus in Limerick from an online Summer Retreat which was provided by the Redemptorist Fathers. The topic of his reflection is a reminder to us that "Actions speak louder than words!".As always in part three we have our reflection on the Sunday Gospel and this week we have the final part of the priestly discourse from the Gospel of John and the promise of peace which Jesus bequeaths to all of his followers, a peace the world cannot give. Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

We're still glowing from our unforgettable time on Coronado Island, and in this special episode of Golf Party Live, we're recapping all the magic from our signature golf retreat! We're joined by two amazing guests, Melissa Jackson and Jill Lycett, who share their favorite moments and why these retreats are so much more than just golf.This was the third year of our Coronado Retreat, and it did not disappoint. From two stunning beach houses and two rounds at Coronado Municipal Golf Course to yoga on the beach, island bike rides (complete with a t-shirt exchange!), sunset drinks at the Del, dinners out, and even a private concert, the experience was centered around community, joy, and personal connection.We also give you a sneak peek at our upcoming summer retreats:Pinetop, Arizona (July 11–14): Luxury cabin, two rounds at Pinetop Lakes Country Club, yoga with mountain views, a classic summer BBQ, and a whole lot of fun.Lake Tahoe (August 21–25): Our end-of-summer celebration with two rounds of golf at premier courses, a Lake Tahoe day trip, mountain air, and unforgettable surprises. Tahoe always delivers—and this year will be next level.We wrap up with our guests' heartfelt reflections on what drew them to these retreats and what they loved most.Interested in joining us? Email us at golfpartylive@gmail.com—we'd love to have you!Thanks for tuning into our show—and please refer our podcast to your other golfing friends!

Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Summer Retreat at Dharma Mountain, Norway, on the 17th of July of 2016.For more information visit www.vasantswaha.net

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Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Summer Retreat, Norway, on the 07th of July of 2003.   For more information visit  www.vasantswaha.net

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In this unique audio, Vasant Swaha shares an intimate story of his first meeting with the enlightened Master Papaji, who helped him to recognise and integrate the awakened state, acting as a midwife in Swaha's own awakening. He then reminds us that there are many different stories of how enlightenment can happen, but in all of them longing, love and dedication are essential.Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Summer Retreat, Norway, on the 08th of July of 2007.   For more information visit  www.vasantswaha.net

Rumi reminds us, “The full moon appears for the night travelers”, reflecting the Master who brings light into our darkest moments. As we journey through life, we can stay aware and connected, allowing the light of truth to guide us through the night. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Summer Retreat at Dharma Mountain, Norway, on the 4th of July of 2012. For more information visit www.vasantswaha.net

“Everytime, my son, that you find yourself in a state of mystic sweetness, know that this state is me in you.” Vasant Swaha speaks of the profound connection that exists between the Master and the disciple. The deeper it goes, the more it dissolves all ideas of separation, until there is only oneness. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during  the Summer Retreat  at Dharma Mountain, Norway, on the 22nd of July of 2002.  For more information visit www.vasantswaha.net

New seasons are opportunities from God to use us in new ways but they can also be tricky to navigate. As Christ Church London enters into a new season, David considers lessons he has learnt which can be applied at both an individual level and for us as a church as whole. 

Deacon Eric Gurash is joined by his wife, Melissa, for this final installment of their summer retreat based on the fourth week of St. Ignatius of Loyola's Spiritual Exercises. Often referred to as Contemplations on Divine Love. This week, they wrap up their reflections on Jesus' Resurrection appearances, encountering God in all things, and living a spirit-filled life. This retreat, a part of the Archdiocese of Regina's Lay Formation Program annual Spring retreat, was held at St. Peter's Abbey in Muenster, Saskatchewan. Join a vibrant community of intentional disciples who are passionate about living a spirit-filled life in service to Christ, His Church, and the larger community. We are now accepting applications for our Fall intake. If you are interested, please reach out to our Program Coordinator, Deacon Eric Gurash at 306-721-6724 or email him at egurash@archregina.sk.ca. Download the Retreat Materials Here: https://archregina.sk.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Meeting-Jesus-Retreat.pdf 

Andy talks from 1 Corinthians 1 – a passage that was first preached at Christ Church London 20 years ago – and looks at two things which we hope will shape us as a church as we head into a new chapter. Andy explores the themes of weakness and holiness in Corinthians, and what it means for us as a church in the season ahead.

Duncan Campbell defines revival as a community saturated with the presence of God and the restoration of New Testament Christianity in times of decline. In this talk, Joel encourages us to have the faith that revival is possible in London, and that every person has a part to play.

Deacon Eric Gurash is joined by his wife, Melissa, as they lead you through a series of summer functions based on the fourth week of St. Ignatius of Loyola's Spiritual Exercises. Often referred to as Contemplations on Divine Love, over the next five weeks, they will offer a variety of reflections on Jesus' Resurrection appearances, encountering God in all things, and living a spirit-filled life. This retreat, a part of the Archdiocese of Regina's Lay Formation Program annual Spring retreat, was held at St. Peter's Abbey in Muenster, Saskatchewan. Join a vibrant community of intentional disciples who are passionate about living a spirit-filled life in service to Christ, His Church, and the larger community. We are now accepting applications for our Fall intake. If you are interested, please reach out to our Program Coordinator, Deacon Eric Gurash at 306-721-6724 or email him at egurash@archregina.sk.ca. Download the Retreat Materials Here: https://archregina.sk.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Meeting-Jesus-Retreat.pdf 

Deacon Eric Gurash is joined by his wife, Melissa, as they lead you through a series of summer functions based on the fourth week of St. Ignatius of Loyola's Spiritual Exercises. Often referred to as Contemplations on Divine Love, over the next five weeks, they will offer a variety of reflections on Jesus' Resurrection appearances, encountering God in all things, and living a spirit-filled life. This retreat, a part of the Archdiocese of Regina's Lay Formation Program annual Spring retreat, was held at St. Peter's Abbey in Muenster, Saskatchewan. Join a vibrant community of intentional disciples who are passionate about living a spirit-filled life in service to Christ, His Church, and the larger community. We are now accepting applications for our Fall intake. If you are interested, please reach out to our Program Coordinator, Deacon Eric Gurash at 306-721-6724 or email him at egurash@archregina.sk.ca. Download the Retreat Materials Here: https://archregina.sk.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Meeting-Jesus-Retreat.pdf 

In another first for the Thinking Faith Catholic Podcast, Deacon Eric Gurash is joined by his wife, Melissa, as they lead you through a series of summer functions based on the fourth week of St. Ignatius of Loyola's Spiritual Exercises. Often referred to as Contemplations on Divine Love, over the next five weeks, they will offer a variety of reflections on Jesus' Resurrection appearances, encountering God in all things, and living a spirit-filled life. Join a vibrant community of intentional disciples who are passionate about living a spirit-filled life in service to Christ, His Church, and the larger community. This retreat, a part of the Archdiocese of Regina's Lay Formation Program annual Spring retreat, was held at St. Peter's Abbey in Muenster, Saskatchewan. We are now accepting applications for our Fall intake. If you are interested, please reach out to our Program Coordinator, Deacon Eric Gurash at 306-721-6724 or email him at egurash@archregina.sk.ca. Download the Retreat Materials Here: https://archregina.sk.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Meeting-Jesus-Retreat.pdf 

In another first for the Thinking Faith Catholic Podcast, Deacon Eric Gurash is joined by his wife, Melissa, as they lead you through a series of summer functions based on the fourth week of St. Ignatius of Loyola's Spiritual Exercises. Often referred to as Contemplations on Divine Love, over the next five weeks, they will offer a variety of reflections on Jesus' Resurrection appearances, encountering God in all things, and living a spirit-filled life. Join a vibrant community of intentional disciples who are passionate about living a spirit-filled life in service to Christ, His Church, and the larger community. This retreat, a part of the Archdiocese of Regina's Lay Formation Program annual Spring retreat, was held at St. Peter's Abbey in Muenster, Saskatchewan. We are now accepting applications for our Fall intake. If you are interested, please reach out to our Program Coordinator, Deacon Eric Gurash at 306-721-6724 or email him at egurash@archregina.sk.ca.   Download the Retreat Materials Here: https://archregina.sk.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Meeting-Jesus-Retreat.pdf 

Avia Moore and Sebastian Schulman join "The Shmooze" for a lively conversation about all things Klezakanda. As Avia shares, KlezKanada “fosters a community where the vibrant living tradition of Yiddish culture and Jewish music continues to thrive.” This year's lineup includes workshops on Yiddish song, dance, and language learning as well as a translation workshop, a cabaret, and a three-part talk on Quebec in Yiddish and Yiddish in Quebec. The Yiddish Book Center is a co-sponsor of KlezKanada 2024. Episode 374 July 25, 2024 Amherst, MA

In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to highlight the Top Contractor Summer Retreat in Denver, Colorado. As always, the retreat did not disappoint. This retreat's focus was "Own It." Owning up to your true potential. The speakers were members of the group, which was awesome to see. Some topics covered were goal setting, Owning things as leaders, why your people matter, Sales, Natural leadership, Being a walking billboard, and facing insecurities. Host Info Email: Bill@rkreiman.com CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ▶︎ YOUTUBE | ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAdSxHN0dIXZPhA-6p1HYA ⁠⁠ ▶︎ INSTAGRAM | ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/imbillreiman⁠⁠ ▶︎FACEBOOK| ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/billy.reiman ⁠⁠ ▶︎ LINKEDIN | ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-reim...⁠⁠ ▶︎ TWITTER | ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ImBillReiman⁠⁠ ▶︎ WEBSITE | ⁠⁠https://www.rkreiman.com

Together with Rabbi Eliyahu Reingold, Rosh Kollel in YGW.   00:13 R' Moshe Wolfson 22:04 Switching Yeshivas 25:00 Gateway Seforim to Chassidus and Machshava 33:49 Tehillim for Eretz Yisroel 45:50 Statements from Gedolei Yisroel 52:15 Different Shitos 01:11:43 Roles of Different Yeshivos 01:16:41 Hashem's “Emotions” 01:19:13 What is a Neshama? 01:22:48 7 Mitzvos B'nei Noach… Continue reading Q&A – YGW Summer Retreat 2024

Whether it's funding for our Summer Retreat or the upcoming Navigate Program, asking your university to invest in your professional development isn't just about finances – it's about unlocking a world of possibilities for your growth and success as an academic. Too often, professors view asking for funding as a weakness, but I want you to consider how asking can be powerful.    In this episode, I reveal the power of asking for professional development funds. Discover why the process of asking is a  journey of empowerment, showcases your commitment, and exemplifies your role in the strategic mission of your university. It's time to boost your confidence, elevate your professional identity, and embrace the ambitious leader within you.    Don't miss out – tune in now and unlock the secrets to transforming your career through the power of asking!   For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/203.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible.  Get on the waitlist here! Cathy's book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that's going to reshape your writing, and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! Want to train with us for free on your campus? Now you can when you recommend our Scholar's Voice Faculty Retreats to a decision-maker on your campus! Download the brochure with the retreat curriculum and both in-person and online retreat options here.   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:  LinkedIn YouTube  

What captivated and convinced the earliest followers of Jesus to surrender everything they had to follow Him? Is it possible for us to be filled with that same conviction today? In this talk, Joshua Luke Smith reflects on some of the ingredients of what this deep conviction looks like, and how it leads us to surrender and devote everything we are and have to Jesus.

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As we turn the corner into the second half of summer, you might be wondering to yourself: When do I get a chance to rest and recharge? It's been nothing but go, go, go. If that sounds like your summer days, then today's episode is a treat. Spiritual director and award-winning author Vinita Hampton Wright returns to the pod to talk about her newest book from Ave Maria Press, “Set the World on Fire: A 4-Week Personal Retreat with the Female Doctors of the Church.” These four women are your guides into a new understanding of who you are – and who God is to you. Vinita's book is a retreat, one you can make on your own or in community. And don't let the mention of 4 weeks concern you – there's no set timeline. You can pray with these four women as the Spirit inspires. Today's conversation is a great introduction not only to Vinita's book, but to the experience of God at work in our world – both in the past and present – that these four doctors of the Church challenge us to be alert to. Take time to savor Vinita's insights, let the Spirit speak to you through them. And if you're interested in learning more about her book or her other work, check out the link below. https://www.amazon.com/Set-World-Fire-Personal-Retreat/dp/1646801016

Join Deacon Eric for this special summer retreat with Mary through the lens of the Caryll Houselander spiritual classic, "The Reed of God." Journey with Mary as a spiritual companion and guide through the nativity, ministry, death, and resurrection of her Son Jesus Christ and discover new avenues to faith, discipleship, and mission. Show Snippet: "Just as we cannot depend on feelings to know that Christ is in ourselves, we cannot depend on appearances to know that he is in others...That which is true of the Blessed Sacrament is true of people..." Retreat Materials: https://bit.ly/ReedOfGodRetreat Find the Reed of God here; https://amzn.to/3Pzky2P

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On today's episode of Coffee Conversations, Adele is back with a guest and she is joined by the incredible Cindy Mayer B.Sc., N.D.Dr. Cindy is a mother of 2, retreat host, naturopathic doctor and self proclaimed warrior who has recently gone through her own initiations into her power and higher self by engaging with life's challenges with resilience, strength, growth and an embodiment of the human potential.She is passionate about guiding others to tap into their power & human potential in order to reclaim their health, joy, wealth and deep connection to themselves & the universe. Follow Cindy on Instagram @upstreaminstituteJoin her Summer Retreat! Cindy and Adele talk about: How to overcome grief and how to overcome the obstacles in order to thrive. Why Adele and Cindy are both a living and walking embodiment of today's conversation. What it means to stand up for yourself and your needs, and overcome it when the odds feel like they are against you.How the problem is an initiation into the opportunity to rise up to another level.Why we don't always see the gifts that are right in front of us. Why the universe operates by law, humans operate by emotion, but the law overrules the emotion.And how there is always a solution to every problem. Ready to join The Morning Mindset Club? It's the end of an era, this is the last year Adele will be hosting this club LIVE! We're walking together…Through the finish line and creating everything we desire. MMC is a game changer in life and business...Don't wait, don't put this off.. Join us now in the Morning Mindset Club and begin your next transformation + elevation journey!!! Click here!Follow Adele on Instagram Welcome to Coffee Conversations with Adele Tevlin. The purpose of this podcast is for you to deeply connect with me and the people in my life that I care deeply about. For you to get to know something about me that you don't already know, and for you to gain a new perspective. Every podcast guest will push the boundaries and bring in a new perspective, which allows you to tap into a new point of view.

Join Deacon Eric for this special summer retreat with Mary through the lens of the Caryll Houselander spiritual classic, "The Reed of God." Journey with Mary as a spiritual companion and guide through the nativity, ministry, death, and resurrection of her Son Jesus Christ and discover new avenues to faith, discipleship, and mission. Show Snippet:"Here, then, is the answer for why seeking the Lost Child is such a universal human experience, so much so that Mary herself was drawn into experiencing a similar loss; if we did not feel this painful loss, we would not realize that our idols are not God, are not Christ. " Retreat Materials: https://bit.ly/ReedOfGodRetreat Find the Reed of God here; https://amzn.to/3Pzky2P

Join Deacon Eric for this special summer retreat with Mary through the lens of the Caryll Houselander spiritual classic, "The Reed of God." Journey with Mary as a spiritual companion and guide through the nativity, ministry, death, and resurrection of her Son Jesus Christ and discover new avenues to faith, discipleship, and mission. Show Snippet:"God had taken His little reed into His hands and the breath of His love sang through it, and this utterance would go on for all generations. In giving her humanity to God, Mary gave all humanity to Him, to be used for His own will. In wedding her littleness to the Spirit of Love, she wed all lowliness to the Spirit of Love." Retreat Materials: https://bit.ly/ReedOfGodRetreat Find the Reed of God here; https://amzn.to/3Pzky2P

Join Deacon Eric for this special summer retreat with Mary through the lens of the Caryll Houselander spiritual classic, "The Reed of God." Journey with Mary as a spiritual companion and guide through the nativity, ministry, death, and resurrection of her Son Jesus Christ and discover new avenues to faith, discipleship, and mission. Show Snippet: "Sometimes it may seem to us that there is no purpose in our lives, that going day after day for years to this office or that school or factory is nothing else but waste and weariness. But it may be that God has sent us there because but for us, Christ would not be there. If our being there means that Christ is there, that alone makes it worthwhile." Retreat Materials: https://bit.ly/ReedOfGodRetreat Find the Reed of God here; https://amzn.to/3Pzky2P

In this episode of The Real Build, I covered my recent trip to the Top Contractor School summer retreat in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was another amazing TCS event packed with information about setting goals, creating systems and processes, marketing, construction technology, and leadership. I tried to cover as much as I could in a short episode. But if you want to learn more about Top Contractor School, don't hesitate to reach out. This special group is filled with people trying to better the construction industry as we all grow and scale our businesses and create more opportunities within the construction industry. At the end of the episode, I have a huge announcement!

In this recording of the main session of our 2023 Res City Summer retreat, Joel walks through a short but very pregnant topic in 1 Corinthians 3: Do we take seriously that we, the church of God, are God's temple? And what does that even mean? How does it shape our corporate identity, and how would it change our seemingly "normal" interactions with one another? What does it mean that God "dwells" in our midst? Joel walks through all of this and more in this session. 

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I've been thinking about harp stories lately, not the fiction type of stories. I mean the kind of harp story we each have, the one about the moment we discovered the harp. Maybe it was the first time we saw it or heard it or heard about it. Maybe it was a long time ago or fairly recent. Maybe it was a dramatic moment or more of a gradual awakening. I love hearing how harpists discovered their passion for the harp. Every harpist's story is unique and yet each shares the common thread of the magnetic pull of the harp.  Many of you have heard my harp story. I myself didn't learn the beginning of it until I was in my first year of college, studying at The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. I had come to a crisis point, one where I was in a “do-or-die” kind of situation. In brief, my teacher had told me that either I fixed what was wrong with my playing or I was going to have to leave Curtis, since I clearly wouldn't succeed there. The trouble was I didn't know how to fix what was wrong and neither did she, but I was determined to do it.  Fast forward through that summer and when I came back to school in the fall, not only had I fixed the problem, but my teacher declared me ready for international competition. It was a huge change. On a side note, everything that I have done since in my teaching came directly from my work that summer. But the point I want to make today is what enabled me to find the motivation and the right direction to turn things around. That was discovering my harp story beginning. In my frustration I remember saying to my mother, maybe ranting would be a more accurate word, that I didn't even know why I was playing the harp in the first place. She told me what I had never known before: when I was two years old, I heard the harp on the radio, asked what it was and said that was what I wanted to do.  Here's the part that interests me now. Simply knowing that story, and learning that it was the sound of the harp that I responded to made all the difference in that moment. I knew that I had heard the voice of the harp and recognized it as my own voice. Knowing that story changed everything for me, turning what was a crisis into an inflection point that propelled me forward in a way nothing else would have done. Today I want to show you how to use your own harp story to keep you motivated, and even more important, grounded and connected. With so many demands on our time and focus, it's frighteningly easy to let your harp playing sit on the back burner waiting for that mythical “someday” when you'll have more time. But your harp time can provide the peace and renewal you need, provided you can release yourself from the need to achieve and let yourself be nourished by your music instead. I'll share with you my thoughts on the power of inflection points and how we can see them as opportunities instead of obstacles and we'll talk about three ways your harp story can help you refuel and enjoy your harp journey, even when the going gets tough. It's all about you and making your music on your terms on the show today. Links to things I think you might be interested in that were mentioned in the podcast episode:  Registration for the Summer Retreat will be closing soon. Register now! Related resource “Why I Need To Get Out Of My Practice Room More Often”  blog post Harpmastery.com Get involved in the show! Send your questions and suggestions for future podcast episodes to me at podcast@harpmastery.com  LINKS NOT WORKING FOR YOU? FInd all the show resources here: https://www.harpmastery.com/blog/Episode-105

It used to be somewhat fashionable to be a control freak, or at least to declare that you were.  It didn't start out that way. According to Merriam-Webster, the term was first used in the 1970's. It was the epithet of choice used to label those who belonged to the “Establishment” rather than to the free love “do your own thing” hippie generation. Then in the 1980's, trends like power dressing and the rise of conservatism made controlling behavior look like something desirable, something to aspire to.  Today we understand the danger of controlling behaviors. So why do we still work so hard to control ourselves and the music we make? I didn't recognize some of my own control issues with regard to my music for a long time. Maybe you don't see yours either, so let's start with a few possibly revealing questions. See if you identify with any of these. Is your biggest goal in your practice usually to eliminate mistakes? How frustrating is it for you when you don't play your piece as well as you think you should, or as well as it went at home? Does your fear of making mistakes or not playing well enough stop you from playing for others? Do you practice a piece or passage over and over again to try to make it perfect? If any of those sound even slightly familiar to you, you will want to learn the things I have discovered in my harp journey about what you can control and what you can't. Learning to let go of the impossible and work only on the possible is a big step on the path to harp happiness.  Links to things I think you might be interested in that were mentioned in the podcast episode:  Join us at our Summer Retreat in the beautiful mountains of Tennessee. Don't wait - registration closes June 1st! Related resource Control: Why It's Out of Your Hands blog post Harpmastery.com Get involved in the show! Send your questions and suggestions for future podcast episodes to me at podcast@harpmastery.com  LINKS NOT WORKING FOR YOU? FInd all the show resources here: https://www.harpmastery.com/blog/Episode-103

If you've listened to the podcast at all over the past few years, you'll know that the search for routes to total systemic change has always been the driver of what we're doing and why we're doing it. Even so, it's not often I talk to someone who is singlemindedly exploring the routes to that systemic change and who has the tools to help everyone explore the potential for what might come next. And so this week, I am immensely happy to have had the chance to talk to Cat Tully, a remarkable woman who spends her life helping people to bridge the space between where we are and where we need to get to, in ways that drag as little of the past with us as possible, while opening the widest gates we can to the systems, structures and practices that stand the best chance of a generative future. Cat leads the School of International Futures (SOIF), a not-for-profit international collective of practitioners based in the UK that use futures thinking to inspire change at the local, national and global levels. SOIF has worked with organisations like the UN, Omidyar, NATO, the Royal Society and national governments across the planet - all with the explicit intention of making the world fairer for current and future generations.  SOIF also supports a growing network of Next Generation Foresight Practitioners - young people under the age of 35, who can advocate for and engage with change in their communities and the wider world. There is so much that the SOIF is doing - so many people it's bringing together - we could have spent our time together talking about specific instances, and Cat does use specific examples of projects she's involved in to highlight specific areas, but in general, we wanted to explore the ideas, the systems, the ways we might think differently so that you can pick them up and run with them. Because one thing is becoming increasingly clear as our future unfolds - which is that none of us knows what it is, and it's going to take all of us, using the best tools we have, to make it clear. Cat is bringing us those tools, honed and ready for use. SOIF Projects: If you are interested in learning strategic foresight to shape the future of your community or your organisation, SOIF offers an annual in-person Summer Retreat in Strategic Foresight, happening from 24 to 28 July 2023 in the UK and virtual courses throughout the year. The next virtual courses in 2023 are starting in May and September. Futures toolkit for leaders: SOIF and California 100 published "Beyond Strategic Planning: Foresight Toolkit for Decision Makers"—a primer for leaders looking for straightforward, pragmatic ways to apply foresight to their work. The National Strategy for the Next Generation programme engaged 16-30-year-olds, Next Generation Champions, to imagine futures of the UK's international development role in 2045. SOIF developed the Framework for Assessing Intergenerational Fairness with Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. The tool has been used by All Parliamentary Party Groups for Future Generations (APPG) in their initiative Futures Check, and we have developed a policy brief on Building a Coalition for Intergenerational Fairness in the European Green Deal. Next Generation Foresight Practitioners, an initiative by SOIF, is the largest global network of next-generation future-alert changemakers democratising the futures and foresight field. With 100 fellows and 500 members of a global network, the initiative supports young change agents that use foresight to shape better futures for their community and the world, e.g. NGFP members in Africa imagining Digital Futures of the continent, seeding collaboration with an Impact fund and creating opportunities for members to be visible,  BBC Futures article, Youth Climate and Energy Futures Lab at COP26 and contributing to United Nations General Assembly on the SDG Moment Closing Panel. Other links3 Horizons model https://www.boardofinnovation.com/blog/what-is-the-3-horizons-model-how-can-you-use-it/Beth Barany https://bethbarany.com/

If you're looking to make some simple positive changes to your body then this episode is for you!Today I explain Biohacking in a simple, easy to understand way and give easy tips on how you can start to improve your overall wellbeing NOW. Spoiler Alert: all biohacking really refers to, is ways you can biologically improve your body's chemistry and wellbeing through science. Examples are intermittent fasting, red light therapy, cryotherapy, even meditation. Of course, there are so many more intricate modalities that I also mention. The available options are endless and could be practices that have been used for hundreds of years or involve the latest technologies. As we continue on into season 6 and the collaboration with The LifeCo, we will start to cover some more technology based modalities. I also Mention:Water Fastingcryothérapie NMN NADHTony RobbinsThe power of visualizationGratitude to change your body chemistry I hope you enjoyed the show, and if you did please share the love with your friends and write me a review. Also, check out my other episodes with some engaging guests discussing Energy healing, Chakras, The Law of attraction, SelfLove, CBD, mushrooms, manifesting, Tantra and more.Resources:Host Michelle Schoenfeld https://www.michelleschoenfeld.comWater Fasting Episode https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1cd04d13-003f-423b-82ef-4716bb43ec8dThe LifeCo https://www.thelifeco.com/en/centers/the-lifeco-bodrum-wellness-retreat/Tony Robins: What is Biohacking https://www.tonyrobbins.com/health-vitality/biohacking-for-beginners/Written and Produced by Michelle SchoenfeldOriginal Score by Bryce CashmanSound Engineer and Technical Consultant, Dan LetchingerPROMOs and Discounts:Alcohol Free WineTry Surely crisp and refreshing alcohol-free wine, made from California premium grapes. Click the link and use code[ NAMASTE] to save 15%! https://www.hisurely.com/?dt_id=34988Keto, vegan, and gluten-free friendly! Plus it's low sugar and tastes GREAT!Algae Detox Supplements:If you want to try spirolina/ Algae for detox and more energy, go to https://www.energybits.com/ and use code NAMASTE at checkout to save 20%.SUJU Juice: Code : DRINKPLANTS to save 10%. https://www.sujajuice.com/Upcoming EventsMichelle's 2023 Summer Retreat date TBD, please email me to be in the list for more info.Coming to Turkey, Washington, DC or San Antonio Texas and want to be part of my live show or studio audience? Shoot me a message or send me a pitch.