Podcasts about Transformation

In this solo episode, I share what's coming in March inside the Dad Edge Alliance, including a full breakdown of how we're helping dads move from authoritarian parenting to grounded leadership and collaboration. I also announce The Men's Forge live event, the next Roommates to Soulmates cohort, and highlight an incredible 1st Phorm transformation story from inside our community.   If you've been feeling the drift — in your parenting, your marriage, your energy, or your leadership — this episode is your reset.     Timeline Summary [0:00] Who this episode is for — dads stuck in power struggles or marriage drift [4:19] Why holding kids accountable feels harder than asking them to do something [5:51] Moving from authoritarian parenting to grounded leadership [7:06] Mastering regulation before correction [8:16] Building accountability without authoritarian energy [9:59] The Men's Forge live event announcement [13:22] Guest speaker lineup including G.S. Youngblood [15:03] F3 Nation President Frank "Dark Helmet" Schwarze joining the event [17:01] Dad Edge 1st Phorm Dad of the Month transformation [18:53] Roommates to Soulmates course update and preview call details     Five Key Takeaways: Authoritarian parenting creates compliance — but often erodes trust. Regulation before correction is a leadership skill every dad needs. Collaboration builds accountability far better than control. Intimacy fades when emotional leadership is missing at home. Transformation accelerates in community, not isolation.     Links & Resources Roommates to Soulmates: https://thedadedge.com/soulmates The Men's Forge Live Event: https://themensforge.com Micro Factor Pack: https://1stphorm.com/products/micro-factor/?a_aid=dadedge Phormula-1 + Ignition (Post Workout Stack): https://1stphorm.com/products/post-workout-stack/?a_aid=dadedge Collagen with Dermaval: https://1stphorm.com/products/collagen-with-dermaval/?a_aid=dadedge Protein Beef Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein-sticks?a_aid=dadedge&a_bid=970de3cd Episode Shownotes: http://thedadedge.com/1445     Closing Remark If you're tired of the battles at home, the roommate vibe in your marriage, or feeling worn down physically and emotionally — don't wait for crisis.   Take action.   Join us. Step in. Lead differently.   From my heart to yours — go out and live legendary.

These days I sometimes have to remind myself to keep breathing. I think this is true of human beings across all of our differences and divides. But in a room in New York City just before the turn of this year, I was regrounded by this fierce and joyous conversation with Joy Harjo and Tracy K. Smith.  I invite you to settle into your soft breathing body with these two wise women as companions and with a sense of poetry as a technology, as Tracy describes in her new book: a technology for rising to our truest, highest selves, even amidst grief and mystery and danger, and bearing witness to each other as we do so.  I think all of us in the room left a little more lighthearted and alive as this conversation unfolded. I hope that will be your experience too.  Tracy K. Smith and Joy Harjo are former U.S. poet laureates, beloved On Being guests, and friends. They are each wildly and deservedly awarded and not just as poets — Tracy also as a teacher and professor at Harvard, Joy as a saxophonist and painter. We were brought together at Symphony Space in Manhattan to celebrate their newest books: Fear Less by Tracy and Girl Warrior by Joy. Find an excellent transcript of this show, edited by humans, on our show page.  Sign yourself and others up for The Pause to be on our mailing list for all things On Being and to receive Krista's monthly Saturday newsletter, including a heads up on new episodes, special offerings, recommendations, and event invitations. Joy Harjo was the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States. Among many honors, she has received the Poetry Society of America's Frost Medal and a National Humanities Medal. She is the inau­gur­al Artist-in-Res­i­dence for the Bob Dylan Cen­ter in Tul­sa, Okla­homa. She lives on the Musco­gee Nation Reser­va­tion in Oklahoma. Her new book of essays is Girl Warrior. Forthcoming in 2026 is her 12th book of poetry and a new album co-produced with esperanza spalding. Tracy K. Smith was the 22nd Poet Laureate of the United States. She teaches at Harvard University, where she is Boylston Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory, Professor of African and African American Studies, and Susan S. and Kenneth L. Wallach Professor at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute. Among her many honors, she has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry  and is a Chancellor of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Her new memoir is Fear Less. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Scouting for Growth, Sabine VanderLinden sits down with Manish Shah, President and Chief Product Officer at Majesco, to explore the rapidly changing landscape of insurance.  Together, they examine how AI is shifting the industry from being purely a protector to one that also focuses on prevention and dynamic participation. The conversation covers everything from the persistent protection gap and the urgent need for behavioral—not just technological—transformation in insurance to the practical realities and fears surrounding the implementation of agentic AI systems.  Manish Shah shares actionable insights on overcoming internal resistance, building trust with customers, and the importance of leadership courage. Throughout, listeners will gain an insider's view on how insurance models are transforming and what sets bold, future-ready leaders apart. KEY TAKEAWAYS I was delighted to welcome Manish Shah to explore how the insurance industry is being transformed at its core. Our discussion began with the fundamental premise that insurance is built on trust and a promise of protection—yet today, both are being challenged by shifting customer expectations, legacy systems, and the rapid evolution of AI technologies.  Manish emphasized that closing the protection gap is not merely an issue of customer education but primarily a challenge of product and experience design. If customers do not understand or value our offerings, it's a failure of design, not comprehension. We agreed that the path to genuine transformation must be grounded in a behavioral shift—beyond technology upgrades or business process reengineering. Transformation executives must start by listening deeply to customers, adapting to their evolving needs, and fostering a culture that is not afraid to take bold risks rather than settle for incremental change. The conversation also delved into how AI, when embedded into the core—not bolted on as an afterthought—can help insurers move from process-led to truly human-centered operations. This enables better capacity, more personalized experiences, and the ability to anticipate rather than react to customers' needs. Crucially, Manish Shah articulated the importance of trust, transparency, and auditability in the AI era: true trust is built through consistent, clear, empathetic engagement, supported by AI that augments—not replaces—human judgment. The insurers that will thrive in the next 3-5 years are those who are brave enough to rethink their business models, leverage intelligent, agentic cores, and prioritize behavioral change.  The future belongs to those willing to become active partners in their customers' lives, focused on prevention, participation, and peace of mind. BEST MOMENTS “If our customers don't understand or see the value in the product, then it is a design problem. It's not really a customer problem or an education problem. “Trust is built in small moments, not in any marketing material or strategic deck.”  “If we can actually execute well as an industry, insurance should feel more like a proactive safety net than a just reactive payment mechanism.”  “The brave ones… are those who are willing to rethink their business model and not just the tech stack.”  ABOUT THE GUEST  Manish Shah is the President and Chief Product Officer at Majesco, a leader at the intersection of technology, product strategy, and insurance industry expertise.  With over 30 years in the insurance sector, Manish Shah has been both a witness and a driver of major transformation, from the analog days of the industry to today's AI-driven innovation. He is particularly passionate about embedding intelligence into the foundation of insurance operations—not just talking about AI, but delivering it as an engine of change.  At Majesco, Manish Shah oversees strategy for their cloud-native, intelligent core platform, with a special focus on agentic workflows, operational effectiveness, and preparing insurers for future challenges and opportunities in P&C, Life, Health, and Benefits. If you want to connect with Manish Shah, he encourages open dialogue and learning across the industry. ABOUT THE HOST Sabine VanderLinden is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur and the CEO of Alchemy Crew Ventures. She leads venture-client labs that help Fortune 500 companies adopt and scale cutting-edge technologies from global tech ventures. A builder of accelerators, investor, and co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, Sabine is known for asking the uncomfortable questions—about AI governance, risk, and trust. On Scouting for Growth, she decodes how real growth happens—where capital, collaboration, and courage meet. If this episode sparked your thinking, follow Sabine VanderLinden on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram for more insights. And if you're interested in sponsoring the podcast, reach out to the team at hello@alchemycrew.ventures

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Living Water: The Woman at the Well – John 4:1–26 In this episode of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane walk through John 4:1–26, the powerful encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. What begins as a simple conversation about water becomes a life-changing revelation about worship, identity, and living water that never runs dry. Together, they explore how Jesus meets us in unexpected places, crosses cultural and personal barriers, and speaks directly to our deepest thirst. This passage reminds us that no past is too complicated, no question too bold, and no heart too far for the transforming presence of Christ. If you've ever felt unseen, unqualified, or spiritually dry—this conversation is for you. ____________________________________ Connect with Jamie: Website: www.jamieklusacek.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacek Connect with Jane: Website: www.janewwilliams.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams

In this episode, Melinda Hancock, CFO of Sentara Health, shares how the system is uniting care delivery and health plan operations to improve patient experiences. She discusses redesigning processes, enhancing financial leadership, and leveraging technology to make care more seamless, affordable, and accessible.

Was macht eine schwierige Verhandlung im Business aus? Wie sieht eine kluge Verhandlungsstrategie aus? Wie verhandelt man mit Erpressern, Entführern, Terroristen? Internationaler Top Verhandlungs-Profi Matthias Schranner erklärt, warum in anspruchsvollen Verhandlungen Fairness gefährlich sein kann, Vertrauen überschätzt wird und Argumente nichts bringen. Eine Essentials-Folge, die (fast) alles klärt, was man rund um das Thema Verhandlungsführung wissen sollte.

What if your spiritual awakening was so powerful, you thought you were being mind controlled? In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati — global spiritual leader and bestselling author of Come Home to Yourself and Hollywood to the Himalayas — reveals the raw, unfiltered truth about the awakening that shattered her old identity and opened her to a universal realization: everything is connected through unconditional love. But it didn't start peacefully. At first, she thought she was losing her mind. From a science-trained skeptic to a spiritual teacher living in the Himalayas, Sadhviji shares what divinity actually feels like in the body, what happens when your attachment to your identity explodes, and why her awakening was so radical it led to the end of her marriage. Sadhviji breaks down: - Her journey through disordered eating, trauma, abandonment, and codependency before awakening - Why healing childhood wounds is essential so adult triggers stop running your life - Physical process of releasing anger, pain, and stored trauma from the body - What's really holding most of us back from spiritual experiences - How she resists physical temptations and stays grounded in spiritual discipline - Freedom that comes from “Breaking Free of the Self” - How to integrate smaller spiritual experiences (even if you haven't had a lightning-bolt awakening) - Power of holy and sacred places for us as energetic beings - How divine intelligence in nature reveals the “unexplainable” - Why coming into everything with an open heart changes your entire reality With her background in science, Sadhviji also shares her fascinating perspective on watching quantum physics slowly catch up in attempting to explain mystical truths sages have known for millennia, and what it will actually take to spark a global spiritual awakening (hint: it's not as impossible as we think) This isn't just a spiritual story. It's a blueprint for healing, awakening, and living in radical love. If you've ever questioned reality, longed for deeper truth, struggled with trauma, or wondered whether awakening is real, this conversation may change everything. Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati's latest book, Come Home to Yourself: Wisdom for Life: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Come-Home-Yourself-Essential-Questions/dp/1647223695⁠ To download the Come Home to Yourself companion workbook, visit: ⁠https://sadhviji.org/⁠ Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati's memoir, Hollywood to the Himalayas: a Journey of Healing and Transformation: ⁠https://a.co/d/0aJRTCuE⁠ Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati's podcast, Ask Sadhviji: ⁠https://sadhviji.org/category/audio/ask-sadhviji-podcast/⁠ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Gary begins teaching on Romans 12 and discusses why God allows brokenness, how His wisdom works through unbelief, and why you were never meant to stay the same. 

This week Gary begins teaching on Romans 12 and discusses why God allows brokenness, how His wisdom works through unbelief, and why you were never meant to stay the same. 

Welcome back to the Compared to Who? podcast and our ongoing series, Waiting for Weight Loss. In today’s episode, Heather Creekmore shares a powerful story about a time when her identity—literally—was stolen, setting the stage for an honest discussion about our true identity in Christ. Episode Highlights: Heather Creekmore opens up with a personal experience of being mugged and losing her physical identification, making the connection to how many of us “lose” our spiritual identity while chasing the approval of others or pursuing body goals. She asks: Has your identity been stolen—figuratively—by misplaced priorities, societal pressures, or the pursuit of weight loss? We explore the idea that any identity outside of Christ is a “fake ID,” and discuss what it means to rest in our adoption as daughters (and sons) of God. Heather Creekmore unpacks how our attempts to earn love and acceptance through appearance or achievements are distractions from the Gospel. The healthiest approach to weight loss and goals? Pursuing them from a place of already being fully loved and accepted, not from a place of insecurity or striving to earn worth. Reflection Questions: What “fake IDs” have you been carrying? How would your approach to your body and your goals change if you truly believed your identity was already secure in Christ? Check out Episode on Boasting Here Join the Community!Join the conversation! Heather Creekmore invites you to become part of our supportive community at waitingforweightloss.com. Share your story, connect with others, and discover what it means to pursue your goals from a place of true security and love. Don’t walk this journey alone—head over to waitingforweightloss.com, join the community, and let’s cut up those “fake IDs” together! Thank you for listening—see you in the community! *learn more about Compared to Who? at https://www.improvebodyimage.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Transformation continues to be the word at the top of leaders' minds. Whether it's due to changes in technology with AI, market shifts, the regulatory landscape, or unexpected global events, leaders are looking to transform their organization's operations and culture to be more agile, innovative, and resilient. In today's Redefiners, Marla Oates and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic talk with former Telstra CEO and managing Director, Andy Penn, about how he led the transformation of Australia's largest telecommunications company. Andy shares what it was like stepping into the CEO role at Telstra at a turbulent time for the company, its customers, and the board. He talks about the key lessons he learned leading a multi-year company-wide transformation effort, and how he put the right team and culture together to get it done. He also talks about his current roles in cybersecurity, providing critical insights on how to prepare for and deter cyber-attacks. We'll also hear from Tuck Rickards, a leadership advisor at Russell Reynolds Associates, who will discuss what he believes is the leadership formula for effective AI transformation. Four things you'll learn from this episode: The key steps and KPIs when implementing a transformation project Tips on putting together the right leadership team and organizational culture to help make reinvention happen How to prepare for cyber-security risks while balance the productivity benefits of AI projects How to successfully transition from CEO to board and advisory roles If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like these Redefiners episodes: Talking Transformational Leadership with RRA's CEO Constantine Alexandrakis Leadership Lounge: How to Build a Top-Performing C-suite: The Leadership Blueprint for Sustained High Performance Trust Your Gut: AXA's Thomas Buberl Talks Transformation and Reinvention Leadership Lounge: From Firefighting to Future-Building: How Leaders Can Master Perpetual Transformation Driving Transformation with Volvo Cars President and CEO Jim Rowan Leadership Lounge: Unleashing AI's potential: Are you ready to lead the charge? Learn more with the latest research from Russell Reynolds Associates: Adapt or Die in the Age of Perpetual Transformation Why Most AI Transformations Fail Before They Start

Key Takeaways: Managing Emotions Matters: Successful investing starts with emotional control. When you calm nervous energy, you can think more clearly and make better decisions. Know the Difference Between Fear and Intuition: Fear and anxiety create urgency and confusion. Intuition feels calm and steady, and it helps guide thoughtful, informed actions. Emotional Stability Starts at Home: Spending quality time and being present with family helps regulate emotions. This stability carries over into better, more mature financial choices. Volatility Can Be an Advantage: Market ups and downs don't have to be scary. When understood and respected, volatility can open the door to long-term wealth. Use Both Logic and Emotional Intelligence: Smart investing combines numbers and analysis with self-awareness and intuition. Both are important for making sound decisions over time.   Chapters: Timestamp Summary 0:00 Rebuilding Market Understanding Through Timeless Anchors 3:42 Principles, Emotions, and the True Nature of Money 8:49 Imagination, Physics, and the Transformation of Energy into Reality 12:24 Understanding Credit as Future Energy and Trust in Economics 15:42 Bitcoin as a Benchmark for Energy Flow in Financial Systems 22:28 Bitcoin's Role in Future Investment and Capital Allocation 24:51 Understanding Money Systems: Nature-Based Versus Temporary Fiat 27:10 Principles Over Narratives in Financial Decision Making   Powered by Stone Hill Wealth Management   Social Media Handles    Follow Phillip Washington, Jr. on Instagram (@askphillip)   Subscribe to Wealth Building Made Simple newsletter https://www.wealthbuildingmadesimple.us/   Ready to turn your investing dreams into reality? Our "Wealth Building Made Simple" premium newsletter is your secret weapon. We break down investing in a way that's easy to understand, even if you're just starting out. Learn the tricks the wealthy use, discover exciting opportunities, and start building the future YOU want. Sign up now, and let's make those dreams happen!   WBMS Premium Subscription   Phillip Washington, Jr. is a registered investment adviser. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

What's holding back AI adoption in large organizations? Nicolai Tangen speaks with Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, partner at Greylock, and board member at Microsoft. They explore why AI is the biggest tech revolution of our lifetime, how startups are deploying it effectively while large companies take a risk-first approach, and why Europe must get in the game rather than just regulate from the sidelines. Reid shares his contrarian investment philosophy that led to early bets on PayPal, Facebook, and Airbnb, and offers crucial advice: the next generation must become AI native. Tune in for an insightful conversation!In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by Tobias Hyldmo and David Høysæther. Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeWant to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInFollow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInFollow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Embracing the Unexpected: A Snowy Retreat's Hidden Beauty Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-25-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Téli fagy borította be a magyar vidéket, ahol Ágota vezette a spirituális elvonulást.En: Winter frost covered the Hungarian countryside, where Ágota led the spiritual retreat.Hu: A helyszínen csend honolt, fenyőfák mormogtak a szél susogásával.En: Silence reigned at the location, pine trees murmured with the whisper of the wind.Hu: Ágota izgatott és kissé ideges volt.En: Ágota was excited and a little nervous.Hu: Első önálló hétvégi meditációs workshopját tartotta, és mindent tökéletesen akart csinálni.En: She was holding her first independent weekend meditation workshop and wanted to do everything perfectly.Hu: Az elvonulásra számos résztvevő érkezett.En: Numerous participants arrived for the retreat.Hu: László, az állandóan elfoglalt bankár, alig várta, hogy kiszakadjon a napi rohanásból.En: László, the perpetually busy banker, couldn't wait to break away from the daily hustle.Hu: Judit, az idősödő művész, művészi szenvedélyének újjáélesztését kívánta.En: Judit, the aging artist, desired to rekindle her artistic passion.Hu: A péntek este eseménydúsan telt, a résztvevők ismerkedtek egymással.En: Friday evening was eventful, as participants got to know each other.Hu: Ágota vezette a bevezető meditációt, amely segített mindenkinek megérkezni és lecsitulni.En: Ágota led the introductory meditation, which helped everyone arrive and calm down.Hu: A dolgok jól alakultak, míg be nem borult az ég, és a hó szakadni kezdett.En: Things were going well until the sky clouded over and the snow began to pour.Hu: Másnap reggel Ágota ébredés után aggodalmas arcokat talált.En: The next morning, Ágota found anxious faces upon waking.Hu: A hó teljesen elzárta az utakat, senki sem tudott semerre menni.En: The snow had completely blocked the roads, and no one could go anywhere.Hu: Az előzetes tervek szétfutottak, a résztvevőkben fokozódott a nyugtalanság.En: The previous plans unraveled, and unease grew among the participants.Hu: Ágota belépett a meditációs terembe.En: Ágota entered the meditation room.Hu: "Tartsuk fenn a nyugalmunkat," mondta mosolyogva.En: "Let's maintain our calm," she said with a smile.Hu: Bár belül ő is izgult, elhatározta, hogy nem fog veszni hagyni az elvonulást.En: Although she was nervous inside, she was determined not to let the retreat go to waste.Hu: Megtanította a csoportot a rugalmasság és alkalmazkodóképesség fontosságára.En: She taught the group the importance of flexibility and adaptability.Hu: „Engedjük el a terveinket, és fedezzünk fel valami újat,” mondta.En: "Let's release our plans and discover something new," she said.Hu: Aznap délután Ágota egy különleges meditációt vezetett a hó alatt.En: That afternoon, Ágota led a special meditation under the snow.Hu: A csoport csendben ült, a fehér hópelyhek lágyan szállingóztak körülöttük.En: The group sat in silence, with the white snowflakes softly swirling around them.Hu: Mindannyian egy újfajta energiát éreztek.En: They all felt a new kind of energy.Hu: A kis bosszúságok elolvadtak, mintha soha nem is lettek volna.En: The minor annoyances melted away, as if they had never existed.Hu: A hétvége végére a résztvevők mélyen kapcsolódtak egymáshoz és önmagukhoz.En: By the end of the weekend, the participants had deeply connected with each other and themselves.Hu: László napi rutinjától eltávolodva megtalálta a békét, amire szüksége volt.En: László, distanced from his daily routine, found the peace he needed.Hu: Judit új ötletekkel és inspirációkkal tért haza.En: Judit returned home with new ideas and inspiration.Hu: Amint elérkezett a vasárnap, az utak szabaddá váltak.En: As Sunday arrived, the roads became clear.Hu: A hó lassan eltűnt, ahogy a résztvevők távoztak.En: The snow slowly disappeared as the participants departed.Hu: Ágota boldogan nézett utánuk.En: Ágota watched them leave happily.Hu: Megtanulta, hogy néha az igazi szépség az előre nem látott pillanatokban rejlik.En: She learned that sometimes true beauty lies in unforeseen moments.Hu: Örömmel várta a következő elvonulást, újfajta magabiztossággal és bölcsességgel.En: She was eagerly looking forward to the next retreat, with newfound confidence and wisdom. 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In this episode of Spiritual Unraveling, hosts Nate and Ashley explore the challenges of letting go of old patterns and coping mechanisms that no longer serve them. They discuss the journey of awakening to new realities, the dynamics of codependency, and the importance of grounding and authenticity. The conversation delves into the discomfort of change, the power of contrast in personal growth, and the necessity of purging old behaviors. Ultimately, they emphasize the significance of practicing humility and balance as a means to connect with one's true essence.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Healing in Himalayan Silence: A Shivaratri Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-02-25-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: हिमालय की तलहटी में बसा था एक सुंदर और शांत ध्यान केंद्र, जहाँ गंगा नदी की कलकल धारा दूर तक सुनाई देती थी।En: In the foothills of the Himalayas, there was a beautiful and serene meditation center where the distant murmur of the Ganga river could be heard.Hi: अरुण अपनी बहन मीरा और बेटे रोहन के साथ एक आध्यात्मिक यात्रा पर उस केंद्र में पहुंचा।En: Arun arrived at the center on a spiritual journey with his sister Meera and son Rohan.Hi: उसकी पत्नी के देहांत के बाद से, उसका परिवार बिखर गया था।En: Since the passing of his wife, his family had fallen apart.Hi: उसे आशा थी कि इस शांति भरी जगह पर उन्हें नई दिशा मिलेगी।En: He hoped that in this peaceful place, they would find new direction.Hi: ठंड का मौसम था और यहां के आस-पास के जंगलों में बर्फ की सफेद चादर बिछी थी।En: It was winter, and a white blanket of snow covered the surrounding forests.Hi: महाशिवरात्रि का पर्व नजदीक था, और ध्यान केंद्र को फूलों से सजाया गया था।En: The festival of Mahashivaratri was near, and the meditation center was adorned with flowers.Hi: हर कोने में शांति और भक्ति का माहौल था।En: Everywhere, there was an atmosphere of peace and devotion.Hi: रोहन चुपचाप बैठा था, एक कोने में।En: Rohan sat quietly in a corner.Hi: वह अपने पिता से नाराज़ था।En: He was upset with his father.Hi: अपनी माँ की मृत्यु के बाद वह भीतर से टूट गया था।En: After his mother's death, he had broken down inside.Hi: अरुण ने उसके पास जाकर कहा, "रोहन, हमें इस महाशिवरात्रि के विशेष पूजा में शामिल होना चाहिए।En: Arun went to him and said, "Rohan, we should participate in the special Mahashivaratri worship.Hi: इससे शायद तुम्हें शांति मिले।En: Perhaps it will bring you peace."Hi: "मगर रोहन ने कोई उत्तर नहीं दिया।En: But Rohan did not respond.Hi: उसकी मौन प्रतिक्रिया से अरुण के दिल में और भी दुख उमड़ आया।En: His silent reaction brought more sorrow to Arun's heart.Hi: तभी मीरा ने बीच-बचाव किया, "भैया, उसे कुछ समय दो।En: Just then, Meera intervened, "Brother, give him some time.Hi: वह खुद को समझने की कोशिश कर रहा है।En: He is trying to understand himself.Hi: हम सब इस मुश्किल वक्त से गुजर रहे हैं।En: We are all going through this difficult time."Hi: "महाशिवरात्रि की रात, ध्यान केंद्र में एक विशेष पूजा का आयोजन था।En: On the night of Mahashivaratri, a special ceremony was organized at the meditation center.Hi: यहां सभी लोग जागरण कर शिव की भक्ति में लीन थे।En: All the people there were immersed in the devotion of Shiva, staying awake through the night.Hi: अरुण ने तय किया कि यह सही समय है जिसमें वह और रोहन एक दूसरे को समझ सकते हैं।En: Arun decided this was the right time for him and Rohan to understand each other.Hi: पूजा के बीच, एक अप्रत्याशित घटना घटी।En: In the midst of the ceremony, an unexpected event happened.Hi: अरुण की तबीयत अचानक बिगड़ गई।En: Arun's health suddenly worsened.Hi: घबराहट में रोहन अपने पिता के पास दौड़ा।En: In panic, Rohan ran to his father.Hi: वह अपने पिता के प्रति अपनी चिंता को अब और नहीं छिपा सकता था।En: He could no longer hide his concern for his father.Hi: "पापा, आपको कुछ नहीं होगा।En: "Dad, nothing will happen to you.Hi: मैं यहां आपके साथ हूँ," रोहन ने काँपते हुए कहा।En: I'm here with you," Rohan said, trembling.Hi: इस पल में अरुण समझ गया कि भले ही उनके बीच मौन दीवार थी, परंतु उनके बीच का बंधन अभी भी बहुत गहरा था।En: In this moment, Arun realized that even though there was a wall of silence between them, the bond they shared was still very deep.Hi: पूजा पूरी होने के बाद, अरुण और रोहन ने एक लंबी बातचीत की।En: After the ceremony ended, Arun and Rohan had a long conversation.Hi: अरुण ने अपनी भावनाओं को रोहन से साझा किया, "मैं जानता हूँ कि मैं तुम्हें तुम्‍हारी माँ जितना प्यार नहीं दे पाया।En: Arun shared his feelings with Rohan, "I know I could not love you as much as your mother did.Hi: लेकिन अब हम दोनों को सहारा बनना होगा।En: But now, we both need to support each other."Hi: "रोहन की आँखों में आंसू थे।En: Tears filled Rohan's eyes.Hi: उसने स्वीकार किया, "मुझे भी तुम्हारी जरूरत है, पापा।En: He admitted, "I need you too, Dad.Hi: मैं आपके साथ रहूँगा, हमेशा।En: I will stay with you, always."Hi: "उस रात के बाद, अरुण और रोहन के बीच का रिश्ता बदल गया।En: After that night, the relationship between Arun and Rohan changed.Hi: जहाँ एक समय केवल मौन था, वहाँ अब समझ और अपनापन था।En: Where once there was only silence, there was now understanding and acceptance.Hi: मीरा ने अपने भाई और भतीजे में ये बदलाव देखा और मुस्कुराई।En: Meera observed this change in her brother and nephew and smiled.Hi: शिव की इस खास रात ने उनके जीवन में नई रोशनी भर दी।En: This special night of Shiva brought new light into their lives.Hi: ध्यान केंद्र से लौटते समय, गंगा की लहरें मानो उनके पुनर्जन्म की गाथा गा रही थीं।En: As they returned from the meditation center, the waves of the Ganga seemed to be singing the story of their rebirth. Vocabulary Words:foothills: तलहटीserene: शांतmurmur: कलकलspiritual: आध्यात्मिकpassing: देहांतdisheartened: बिखरblanket: चादरfestival: पर्वadorned: सजायाdevotion: भक्तिupset: नाराज़intervened: बीच-बचावdifficult: मुश्किलceremony: पूजाimmersed: लीनunexpected: अप्रत्यक्षworsened: बिगड़panic: घबराहटconcern: चिंताbond: बंधनshared: साझाadmitted: स्वीकारacceptance: अपनापनobserved: दिखाrebirth: पुनर्जन्मblanket: चादरserene: शांतimmersion: लीनintervened: बीच-बचावunexpected: अप्रत्यक्ष

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Finding Clarity: Life-Altering Retreat in the Andes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-02-25-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En lo alto de los Andes, rodeado de montañas majestuosas y cielos despejados, se encontraba un retiro espiritual.En: High in the Andes, surrounded by majestic mountains and clear skies, there was a spiritual retreat.Es: Allí, en el calor del verano austral, Esteban, Marisol y Valeria llegaron con mochilas llenas de esperanzas y dudas.En: There, in the heat of the southern summer, Esteban, Marisol, and Valeria arrived with backpacks full of hopes and doubts.Es: Esteban, un abogado siempre apresurado, sentía que su vida era una constante carrera sin meta clara.En: Esteban, an always hurried lawyer, felt that his life was a constant race without a clear goal.Es: Buscaba un respiro, un momento para recordar por qué había elegido su profesión.En: He was looking for a break, a moment to remember why he had chosen his profession.Es: Al llegar, le costaba dejar de pensar en su despacho y los casos pendientes.En: Upon arrival, he found it hard to stop thinking about his office and the pending cases.Es: Sin embargo, al ver la tranquilidad que lo rodeaba, decidió entregarse al retiro, haciendo incluso los ejercicios de respiración que le parecían ridículos.En: However, seeing the tranquility surrounding him, he decided to surrender to the retreat, even doing the breathing exercises that seemed ridiculous to him.Es: Marisol, siempre fuerte y reservada, tenía una misión clara: reconectar con su hija adolescente.En: Marisol, always strong and reserved, had a clear mission: to reconnect with her teenage daughter.Es: Las discusiones eran constantes y sentía que la distancia entre ellas crecía.En: The arguments were constant, and she felt the distance between them was growing.Es: El lugar le ofrecía la calma necesaria, pero abrirse a los demás era otro desafío.En: The place offered her the necessary calm, but opening up to others was another challenge.Es: La refugió en la belleza de las montañas, buscando fuerza para participar en las sesiones de compartir con el grupo.En: She took refuge in the beauty of the mountains, seeking strength to participate in the sharing sessions with the group.Es: Por otro lado, Valeria acababa de terminar la universidad.En: On the other hand, Valeria had just finished university.Es: Enfrentaba el miedo a no haber elegido el mejor camino.En: She faced the fear of not having chosen the best path.Es: Las opiniones de su familia y amigos la confundían.En: The opinions of her family and friends confused her.Es: El retiro le brindaba el silencio para escuchar su propia voz, pero primero debía apagar el ruido ajeno.En: The retreat provided her with the silence to listen to her own voice, but first, she had to turn off the outside noise.Es: Decidió que durante esos días, se centraría solo en lo que su corazón le decía.En: She decided that during those days, she would focus only on what her heart was telling her.Es: El centro espiritual, con sus cabañas de madera y jardines floridos, proporcionaba el espacio adecuado para la reflexión.En: The spiritual center, with its wooden cabins and blooming gardens, provided the perfect space for reflection.Es: Cada mañana, el grupo participaba en meditaciones guiadas.En: Every morning, the group participated in guided meditations.Es: Durante el día, el sol iluminaba los senderos y las montañas, invitando a caminatas de introspección.En: During the day, the sun illuminated the trails and the mountains, inviting introspective walks.Es: Esteban empezó a disfrutar de las pequeñas cosas.En: Esteban began to enjoy the small things.Es: Le sorprendió el placer que sentía al oler el aire fresco.En: He was surprised by the pleasure he felt smelling the fresh air.Es: Marisol, por su parte, encontró valor al escuchar las historias de los demás, y al fin decidió contar la suya.En: Marisol, for her part, found courage in listening to others' stories and finally decided to tell her own.Es: Un día, durante una actividad grupal, habló sobre su hija.En: One day, during a group activity, she talked about her daughter.Es: Las lágrimas fluyeron, y con ellas, años de sentimientos reprimidos.En: Tears flowed, and with them, years of repressed feelings.Es: Valeria, en su turno, habló sobre sus miedos al futuro.En: Valeria, in her turn, spoke about her fears for the future.Es: Compartió sus inquietudes y, a cambio, recibió un mar de comprensión.En: She shared her concerns, and in return, received a sea of understanding.Es: Esa noche, durante una meditación bajo un manto estrellado, el grupo alcanzó un clímax emocional.En: That night, during a meditation under a starry sky, the group reached an emotional climax.Es: El universo parecía presente, escuchando atentamente.En: The universe seemed present, listening intently.Es: En ese momento, Esteban sintió un alivio inmenso al soltar su apego al trabajo.En: At that moment, Esteban felt immense relief as he let go of his attachment to work.Es: Marisol, al sentir el apoyo de sus compañeros, supo qué escribirle a su hija.En: Marisol, feeling the support of her companions, knew what to write to her daughter.Es: Y Valeria, al mirar las estrellas, decidió escuchar a su corazón.En: And Valeria, looking at the stars, decided to listen to her heart.Es: La última mañana, el silencio del lugar resonaba con un nuevo significado.En: On the last morning, the silence of the place resonated with a new meaning.Es: Esteban se sentía más relajado y presente, Marisol tenía en manos una carta sincera para su hija, y Valeria había tomado la decisión de tomarse un año para explorar sus verdaderas pasiones.En: Esteban felt more relaxed and present, Marisol had an honest letter for her daughter in her hands, and Valeria had decided to take a year to explore her true passions.Es: Al despedirse del retiro, dejaron atrás el peso de sus anteriores preocupaciones.En: As they said goodbye to the retreat, they left behind the weight of their previous worries.Es: Salieron con nuevas perspectivas, listas para enfrentar sus vidas con un renovado sentido de propósito y conexión.En: They departed with new perspectives, ready to face their lives with a renewed sense of purpose and connection.Es: La montaña había sido, sin duda, su mejor consejera.En: The mountain had undoubtedly been their best counselor. Vocabulary Words:the sky: el cielothe retreat: el retirothe lawyer: el abogadothe argument: la discusiónthe doubt: la dudathe goal: la metathe office: el despachothe tranquility: la tranquilidadthe challenge: el desafíothe strength: la fuerzathe silence: el silenciothe meditation: la meditaciónthe trail: el senderothe story: la historiathe tears: las lágrimasthe relief: el aliviothe attachment: el apegothe purpose: el propósitothe connection: la conexiónthe counselor: la consejerathe mission: la misiónthe mountain: la montañathe hope: la esperanzathe case: el casothe session: la sesiónthe opinion: la opiniónthe noise: el ruidothe garden: el jardínthe climax: el clímaxthe perspective: la perspectiva

After overcoming addiction and rebuilding her life around motherhood, a woman's world is shattered when her son kills her daughter, forcing her to grieve one child while fighting to protect the other and learning how to survive an unbearable moral and emotional divide. Today's episode featured Charity Lee. If you'd like to email Charity, you can reach her at bawmedia@gmail.com. You can also find her on Facebook @IAmCharityLee Charity has authored a book entitled, How Now, Butterfly? A Memoir of Murder, Survival, and Transformation, available where books are sold. Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits Content/Trigger Warnings: Child abuse and neglect, Domestic violence, Substance abuse and addiction, Suicide and suicide attempts, Self-harm, Child homicide, Graphic violence, Intrafamilial violence, Mental illness, Incarceration and juvenile detention, Grief and traumatic loss, Emotional abuse, Parental abandonment, Trauma and PTSD, Near-death experience / overdose, Religious and spiritual distress, explicit language Social Media:Instagram: @actuallyhappeningTwitter: @TIAHPodcast Website: thisisactuallyhappening.com Website for Andrew Waits: andrdewwaits.com Support the Show: Support The Show on Patreon: patreon.com/happening Wondery Plus: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the full catalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at wondery.com/plus Shop at the Store: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop. Transcripts: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com Intro Music: “Sleep Paralysis” - Scott VelasquezMusic Bed: Salib (SAL) - Tension Underscore 33 A ServicesIf you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if your spiritual awakening was so powerful, you thought you were being mind controlled? In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati — global spiritual leader and bestselling author of Come Home to Yourself and Hollywood to the Himalayas — reveals the raw, unfiltered truth about the awakening that shattered her old identity and opened her to a universal realization: everything is connected through unconditional love. But it didn't start peacefully. At first, she thought she was losing her mind. From a science-trained skeptic to a spiritual teacher living in the Himalayas, Sadhviji shares what divinity actually feels like in the body, what happens when your attachment to your identity explodes, and why her awakening was so radical it led to the end of her marriage. Sadhviji breaks down: - Her journey through disordered eating, trauma, abandonment, and codependency before awakening - Why healing childhood wounds is essential so adult triggers stop running your life - Physical process of releasing anger, pain, and stored trauma from the body - What's really holding most of us back from spiritual experiences - How she resists physical temptations and stays grounded in spiritual discipline - Freedom that comes from “Breaking Free of the Self” - How to integrate smaller spiritual experiences (even if you haven't had a lightning-bolt awakening) - Power of holy and sacred places for us as energetic beings - How divine intelligence in nature reveals the “unexplainable” - Why coming into everything with an open heart changes your entire reality With her background in science, Sadhviji also shares her fascinating perspective on watching quantum physics slowly catch up in attempting to explain mystical truths sages have known for millennia, and what it will actually take to spark a global spiritual awakening (hint: it's not as impossible as we think) This isn't just a spiritual story. It's a blueprint for healing, awakening, and living in radical love. If you've ever questioned reality, longed for deeper truth, struggled with trauma, or wondered whether awakening is real, this conversation may change everything. Go to https://bioptimizers.com/breaker and use my exclusive code BREAKER for 15% off. Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code BREAK at https://branchbasics.com/BREAK #branchbasicspod Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BREAK at https://www.oneskin.co/BREAK #oneskinpod Check Out Odoo, The all-in-one platform to manage your business by visiting https://www.odoo.com/r/J4l Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati's latest book, Come Home to Yourself: Wisdom for Life: https://www.amazon.com/Come-Home-Yourself-Essential-Questions/dp/1647223695 To download the Come Home to Yourself companion workbook, visit: https://sadhviji.org/ Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati's memoir, Hollywood to the Himalayas: a Journey of Healing and Transformation: https://a.co/d/0aJRTCuE Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati's podcast, Ask Sadhviji: https://sadhviji.org/category/audio/ask-sadhviji-podcast/ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the last episode in this six-part series—and honestly, it's the one that puts it all together and matters most. Because at some point, every parent hits the wall. You've tried the consequences, the talks, the reminders, the worrying, the hoping they'll grow out of it. And you're left thinking, Why isn't this working? What am I missing? Here's the hard but hopeful truth: the change you're waiting for doesn't start with your teen. It starts with you. In this episode, I talk about the shift that finally brings relief—the moment you stop trying to manage your teen's behavior and start understanding what's happening inside you instead. That's where the cycle begins to break. That's where connection starts to come back. Not someday. Now. If you've been stuck in the same arguments, the same hurt feelings, the same distance, this conversation will help you see why—and what's actually within your power to change. You don't have to keep guessing. And you don't have to do this alone. Book a free "Discover Your Disconnection Pattern" call with me. We'll spend 45 minutes looking at what's really going on in your relationship with your teen and identify the pattern that's keeping you stuck—so you can finally move forward with clarity and peace.

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In this episode of the Strength and Weakness Podcast, hosts Ellen Radcliff, LMFT, and Morgan Roberts sit down with Kyla Gillespie, author of the new book "Transformed." Kyla shares a concise recap of her personal story—growing up in a Christian home, struggling with gender dysphoria and same-sex attraction, her full transition to living as a man named Bryson, and her eventual detransition after a profound encounter with God's love.We dive deep into the messy middle of navigating transgender ideologies: how to humanize the experience with compassion while holding firm to biblical truth. Kyla offers wisdom for parents, young people experiencing gender dysphoria, and Christians grappling with polarized views—whether dismissing it as "ridiculous" or bending to affirmation out of empathy.Hear emotional stories from her book, including pivotal moments with friends who loved her unconditionally through disagreement, and Kyla's reflections on writing such a vulnerable memoir. Discover how surrendering to God brought freedom from self-autonomy and slavery to identity struggles.Kyla's book "Transformed" releases on March 17th—preorder now on Amazon! Preorder Kyla's BookKyla's WebsiteSubscribe for more honest conversations on faith, identity, and redemption. Connect With Strength In Weakness⁠: https://linktr.ee/strengthinweakness

Ponyo - Ep 384: Our long form series continues as your hosts have something "fishy" going on as we try and “sea” if it is possible for a little fish to transform into a little girl. We find out if Ponyo and Sosuke's dreams manage to stay afloat and whether or not their friendship will sink or swim on this nautical episode of Normies Like Us! WE LOVE HAM! @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Jay Bakker, son of televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, shares his journey from growing up in the spotlight to watching his father go to prison - and how those experiences shaped his understanding of grace. In this conversation, Jay talks about judgment, unconditional love, and what it means to extend grace even to enemies. A deeply personal and challenging conversation about what grace actually looks like in practice.Send me a text! I'd love to know what you're thinking!Click HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM.

You've been the strong one for so long you've forgotten what it feels like to be held. And your body is starting to keep score. Sound familiar?In Episode 4 of The Soul's 8 Thresholds of Transformation, Nina Hirlaender OFS takes you to St Michael's Mount off the coast of Cornwall, where the land itself asks you a pointed question: Are you shining, or are you burning out? This is the Summer Solstice threshold — the place where your full visibility, leadership, and power either become sustainable or consume you. Drawing on the theology of Julian of Norwich, the calm authority of Archangel Michael, and a story from a pilgrim named Margaret who realized she'd been "fighting like she was afraid she'd lose," Nina offers a grounded path to radiance that includes receiving, not just giving. You'll leave with a five-minute practice that trains your nervous system to hold power without strain.What You'll Learn:Why your success feels hollow when your body is running on adrenaline and your joy has quietly disappeared. The moment on St Michael's Mount that shows you exactly how you approach every challenge in your lifeWhat Julian of Norwich understood about power and tenderness that most modern leaders get dangerously wrongA five-minute practice that rewires your nervous system to hold visibility without grippingThe one shift that turns overgiving from a fear response into genuine, sustainable strengthYour Next Steps:Watch the free class replay: "The 8 Seasons of the Soul (And How to Know Which One You're In)": https://nina-hirlaender.mykajabi.com/8-seasons-of-the-soul Register for the final Celtic Shamanism in England pilgrimage (May 23 – June 2, 2026): https://dancingspirittours.com/journeys/england/Book a call with Nina: https://calendly.com/nina-hirlaender/15minSupport the showRate, Review & Follow If Holy Rebels has helped you practise your spirituality in real life, would you take 30 seconds to leave a quick rating and review? Your review helps new listeners decide to press play. Not sure what to write? Try one sentence:“Holy Rebels helps me ________.” And hit Follow so new episodes show up automatically in your feed. Show Notes: holyrebelspodcast.comConnect: Instagram | Facebook

Marc welcomes former Missouri Senator John Lamping to break down the Trump administration's economic overhaul, from reshoring manufacturing to the massive capital investment incentives driving growth. Lamping calls it a historic realignment of how America's economy functions—one that rewards productivity and self-reliance. They also discuss the drop in crime under Trump, the shift in Democratic silence on public safety, and the ripple effects back home in Missouri politics as key Senate seats open and power players like John Patterson gear up for leadership. Hashtags: #MarcCox #JohnLamping #TrumpEconomy #Reshoring #StateOfTheUnion #MissouriPolitics #CrimeDrop #Manufacturing #TaxReform #FoxNewsDC

Struggling to find direction? Andrew emphasizes that honoring the Word is essential before seeking specific guidance from God. Dive into how general biblical principles can illuminate your path!

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingPSYCHEDELIC COMPOUNDSThat No One Has Made But I Think I Would LoveEpisode Six: THALASSINE-7(7-OH-Mitragynine-DMT Conjugate / Sigma-2 Agonist / Cortistatin Analog)“The compound that puts you in the water. The water that is already in you.”✦Episode SummaryThis episode delivers a haunting, second-person narrative of THALASSINE-7, a purely theoretical psychedelic that doesn't flood you with new visions — it turns up the volume on what your body is already screaming, clears the static of self-protection, and holds you in crystal-clear confrontation with the self at depth.Framed through a father and his nine-year-old daughter's real-time fight against a rip current at Three Tables Beach on Oahu's North Shore, the “trip” becomes an unflinching mirror for overconfidence, the weight of trust, ignoring warning signs, and the difference between survival and wisdom.The Compound (Theoretical Pharmacology)•  Backbone: Modified 7-hydroxymitragynine redirected from opioid receptors to sigma-2 agonism (mitochondrial receptors that govern the cellular “continue or quit” decision — literally apoptosis/survival signaling).•  Psychedelic Link: 5-substituted DMT moiety connected via sulfonyl linker, creating allosteric cross-talk that amplifies whatever signal your nervous system is already broadcasting instead of overlaying new hallucinations.•  Rest Component: Cortistatin-14 analog — the same neuropeptide your brain releases in deep slow-wave sleep — brought into full waking consciousness to quiet hippocampal chatter and deliver profound, low-static rest while you remain completely alert.Net Effect: Complete wakefulness + total removal of narrative armor + inescapable bodily truth = an encounter with reality you cannot file away.Status: 100% theoretical / fever-dream medicinal chemistry. No one has synthesized this. The lessons it forces are very real.The Trip Report: Three Tables Beach, Pupukea, North Shore OahuSetting: Overcast grey morning at the beach named for three flat coral reef tables visible at low tide. Multiple posted signs warn of powerful rip currents, hazardous shorebreak, and past deaths. The father enters the water anyway with his trusting daughter on his back.Key Moments (clinical timestamps from the narrative):•  T+0:00 — Reading the signs… and walking in.•  T+0:22 — The current slams. Sigma-2 receptors light up with the body's primal “continue” verdict.•  T+0:25–0:41 — Arm-over-arm fight; daughter silent, gripping, sixty-two pounds feeling like the entire world.•  T+0:58 — Shore reached. Arms shaking in six inches of water. Pride and reckoning land simultaneously.•  T+1:20 — The compound forces both truths at once: I brought her back and I never should have taken her in.•  T+2:00 — Integration on the sand: You are not the exception. Do the work in calm water before the current changes again.Real Location NoteThree Tables Beach (also called Kalua o Māua) is a real spot between Waimea Bay and Sharks Cove. It offers world-class snorkeling in summer but is notorious for sudden, powerful rip currents and rogue waves, especially October–April. Signs explicitly warn “Deaths have occurred,” “Strong rip currents capable of pulling swimmers far out to sea,” and “Enter at your own risk.” Recent incidents include drownings and rescues. There is no permanent lifeguard tower. Always check conditions and heed every sign.Core Themes & Takeaways•  The universal “gap at the sign” — the split-second where information becomes discomfort and we quietly decide “that doesn't apply to me.”•  Holding both pride in what your body refused to quit and accountability for the unnecessary risk.•  The ocean as the cleanest laboratory: it applies the same physics to everyone regardless of how much you love the person beside you or how strong your story says you are.•  Capacities are not equal — this is physics, not morality. The ethical response is ruthless honesty about where you actually are and deliberate work to close the gap.•  Parenting in action: what you model when the signs are clear echoes louder than any lecture.•  “Go do the work. In calm water. Before the current changes again.”Key Quote“You are not the exception. You are a person who, when the situation became the thing it was always warning you it might become, found out what you are actually made of. And what you are made of was enough. This time.”Synthesist's NotesThe specific conjugate (sulfonyl-linked 7-OH-mitragynine-DMT-cortistatin analog) exists only in speculation, but every piece draws from documented science: sigma-2 receptors in mitochondria, cortistatin's role in deep sleep consolidation, and the well-known potency of 7-hydroxymitragynine. What is not speculative is the psychological target — the moment we read a warning and override it with self-flattery. THALASSINE-7 is the compound that refuses to let you file that discomfort under “confidence” and keeps the gap open until it becomes transformation.Next EpisodeCHRONOGEN — a peptide-psychedelic hybrid that does not alter time perception. It alters time preference. The body begins to want the present with such ferocity that past and future lose their gravitational pull. The calendar has been keeping records of every appointment your future self never received. It is not angry. It is just waiting.✦END OF EPISODE SIXTHALASSINE-7 • Status: Theoretical. The signs were always right.Thank you for listening (or reading). If this episode moved you, sit with the gap at your own signs today. The water is already in you. One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

In this session the Dharma talk was given by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha, February 22, 2026.  Music was provided by Barefoot Bran Music.

Ein intensives, berührendes Gespräch über mentale Gesundheit, Hoffnung, Sichtbarkeit in Social Media und den Mut, die eigene Stimme in einer lauten Welt nicht zu verlieren. Heute zu Gast im Mindset Podcast Clara Lösel. In diesem tiefgehenden Gespräch öffnet Dir Poetry-Artist Clara Lösel ihre persönlichen Gedanken– und zeigt, wie aus 100 Tagen Mut eine halbe Million Follower, ein Nummer-1-Spiegel-Bestseller und unzählige berührte Herzen werden. Gemeinsam sprechen wir darüber, wie Du mit Deinen Zweifeln umgehen kannst, warum Grenzen Selbstfürsorge sind und wie Du trotz Hasskommentaren, Überforderung und Weltschmerz hoffnungsvoll bleibst. Clara erzählt, wie sie vom schreibenden Mädchen zur Stimme einer ganzen Generation wurde, warum ihr Opa der heimliche Ursprung ihrer Kunst ist und wie ihr Gedicht „Der Elefant" so vielen Menschen mit inneren Lasten Worte schenkt. Du erlebst live, wie sie diesen Text vorträgt – und warum jeder von uns seinen eigenen „Elefanten" im Leben hat. In dieser Folge sprechen wir darüber, wie Du:

S6E2 The Retail Growth Strategy Retailers Need for 2026 with Today's Economic Realities, Tariffs, Fed Moves, and Consumer ShiftsIn this powerful episode of The Retail Razor Show, Dr. Rebecca Homkes, London Business School lecturer, Duke faculty member, high‑growth strategy advisor, and author of Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times, joins Ricardo and Casey to break down what retailers must understand about the economic outlook in 2026, shifting consumer behavior, and the strategic moves that separate winners from laggards.Rebecca explains why uncertainty is not a threat but a catalyst for growth, and how her Survive, Reset, Thrive (SRT) framework helps leaders stabilize quickly, reset strategy intelligently, and execute a retail growth strategy that works even in volatile conditions. She also unpacks the realities behind sticky inflation, tariffs, the no‑hire/no‑fire labor market, and the rise of the K‑shaped consumer economy.If you want to build a retail growth strategy that thrives in the face of market shocks, this episode gives you the playbook.What We CoverWhy the economic outlook in 2026 is full of contradictions, and what that means for retailHow the SRT loop helps leaders stabilize, reset, and thriveReal‑world examples of companies using SRT to turn crises into growthWhy averages hide the truth about consumer sentimentThe rise of the K‑shaped economy and the death of the “everyman” consumerValue vs. price: why consumers will still pay more for what they truly valueHow retailers should think about store formats, assortment, and experimentationThe must‑win battles for 2026Where AI actually moves the needle in a retail growth strategyKey TakeawaysUncertainty is the best time to grow: because customers, partners, and employees are more honest about what they value.Value ≠ price. Consumers want their dollar to go further, not necessarily cheaper products.The middle of the market is the danger zone. Retailers must choose: differentiated premium or true value leadership.Retail growth strategy in 2026 requires testing, iteration, and abandoning legacy assumptions.Economic outlook in 2026 signals a decoupling between GDP strength and consumer reality: leaders must plan accordingly.Subscribe & FollowSubscribe to the Retail Razor Podcast Network: https://retailrazor.com/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://retailrazor.substack.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://go.retailrazor.com/utubeAbout our GuestRebecca Homkes, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-homkes/https://www.rebeccahomkes.comAuthor, Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times. https://a.co/d/0aXECIB2Rebecca Homkes, is a high-growth strategy specialist, CEO and executive advisor. After more than a decade of advising her clients on developing, executing and innovating on strategy, Rebecca is sharing her proven and practical playbook in Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times. She is a Lecturer at the London Business School, Faculty at Duke Corporate Executive Education, Advisor and Faculty at the Boston Consulting Group focused on AI and Climate and Sustainability, and a former fellow at the London School of Economics Centre for Economic Performance. A global keynote speaker and recognized thought leader, she is also the global Faculty Director of the Active Learning Program with the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), leads several fintech accelerators, and serves on the boards of many high-growth companies. She earned her doctorate at the London School of Economics as a Marshall Scholar and is now based in Miami, San Francisco, and London.Chapters00:00 Teaser01:10 Show Intro04:40 Welcome Dr Rebecca Homkes05:46 The Survive Reset Thrive Framework08:04 Real World SRT Success Stories12:55 Macro Economic Outlook for 202617:38 Understanding the K Shaped Economy19:39 Value vs Price Strategy24:06 Differentiation and Competitive Advantage26:41 Store Strategy and Expansion30:37 Consumer Experience and AI32:34 B2B Software Experience Gap34:04 Financing and Inventory Strategy36:28 Supply Chain Robustness38:10 No Regret Moves40:40 Defining Right to Win43:45 Hard Reset Strategy45:51 Strategic Center of Gravity48:24 Must Win Battles49:34 Closing and Contact Info51:36 Show CloseMeet your hostsHelping you cut through the clutter in retail & retail tech:Ricardo Belmar is an NRF Top Retail Voice for 2025 and a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2021 – 2026. Thinkers 360 has named him a Top 10 Thought Leader in Retail, a Top 25 Thought Leader in AGI and Careers, a Top 50 Thought Leader in Agentic AI and Management, and a Top 100 Thought Leader in Digital Transformation and Transformation. Thinkers 360 also named him a Top Digital Voice for 2024 and 2025. He is an advisory council member at George Mason University's Center for Retail Transformationand the Retail Cloud Alliance. He was most recently the partner marketing leader for retail & consumer goods in the Americas at Microsoft.Casey Golden, is the North America Leader for Retail & Consumer Goods at CI&T, and CEO of Luxlock. She is a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2023 - 2026, and Retail Cloud Alliance advisory council member. After a career on the fashion and supply chain technology side of the business, Casey is obsessed with the customer relationship between the brand and the consumer and is slaying franken-stacks and building retail tech! MusicIncludes music provided by imunobeats.com, featuring Overclocked, and E-Motive from the album Beat Hype, written by Heston Mimms, published by Imuno.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Choosing Wisdom Over Pride: A Winter's Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-02-24-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en klar vinternatt i Jukkasjärvi.En: It was a clear winter night in Jukkasjärvi.Sv: Stjärnorna glittrade över snötäckta vidder.En: The stars glittered over the snow-covered expanses.Sv: Vid det magnifika Icehotel bodde Lars, Signe och Björn.En: At the magnificent Icehotel lived Lars, Signe, and Björn.Sv: Hotellet var som en dröm, med rum helt gjorda av snö och is.En: The hotel was like a dream, with rooms entirely made of snow and ice.Sv: Det mjuka ljuset från norrskenet dansade över himlen och gav liv åt de isiga skulpturerna.En: The soft light from the Northern Lights danced across the sky, bringing life to the icy sculptures.Sv: Allt var stilla, nästan magiskt.En: Everything was still, almost magical.Sv: Lars hade alltid älskat vintern.En: Lars had always loved winter.Sv: Han var en entusiastisk skidåkare, men en nylig skidolycka hade satt stopp för hans äventyr.En: He was an enthusiastic skier, but a recent skiing accident had put a stop to his adventures.Sv: Nu vilade han med benet i bandage.En: Now he rested with his leg in a cast.Sv: Signe, hans trogna barndomsvän, var där för att hjälpa.En: Signe, his loyal childhood friend, was there to help.Sv: Hon passade på att följa med Lars, trots hans envishet.En: She took the opportunity to accompany Lars, despite his stubbornness.Sv: Hon var praktisk och brydde sig alltid om hans välbefinnande.En: She was practical and always cared about his well-being.Sv: Björn, en erfaren skidguide som kände fjällen utan och innan, hade räddat honom från olycksplatsen.En: Björn, an experienced skiing guide who knew the mountains inside out, had rescued him from the accident site.Sv: Han var lugn, vis och alltid redo att ge goda råd.En: He was calm, wise, and always ready to give good advice.Sv: Men Lars var otålig.En: But Lars was impatient.Sv: Han ville tillbaka till backarna så snart som möjligt.En: He wanted to get back on the slopes as soon as possible.Sv: En kall morgon satt de tillsammans i en varm isbar.En: One cold morning, they sat together in a warm ice bar.Sv: Björn såg Lars i ögonen och sa, "Du måste ta det lugnt, Lars.En: Björn looked Lars in the eyes and said, "You need to take it easy, Lars.Sv: Om du skyndar dig kan du göra mer skada."En: If you rush, you could do more harm."Sv: Signe nickade.En: Signe nodded.Sv: "Jag håller med.En: "I agree.Sv: Det finns annat du kan göra här än att åka skidor."En: There are other things you can do here than skiing."Sv: Men Lars tänkte på friheten i att susa nerför bergen, vinden mot ansiktet.En: But Lars thought of the freedom of racing down the mountains, the wind against his face.Sv: Han kämpade med sin inre konflikt.En: He struggled with his internal conflict.Sv: Skulle han lyssna på sina vänner, eller ignorera dem och ge sig ut?En: Should he listen to his friends, or ignore them and set out?Sv: En dag stod Lars på toppen av en nybörjarbacke, ensam för ett ögonblick.En: One day, Lars stood at the top of a beginner slope, alone for a moment.Sv: Hans hjärta slog snabbt.En: His heart beat quickly.Sv: Smärtan i benet var skarp men hans stolthet var ännu starkare.En: The pain in his leg was sharp, but his pride was even stronger.Sv: Skulle han våga sig ner, eller lyssna till sitt bättre omdöme?En: Would he dare to go down, or listen to his better judgment?Sv: Då kom Signe och Björn upp bredvid honom.En: Then Signe and Björn came up beside him.Sv: De sa ingenting, men deras närvaro talade tydligt.En: They said nothing, but their presence spoke volumes.Sv: Lars tog ett djupt andetag och vände sig om.En: Lars took a deep breath and turned around.Sv: I det ögonblicket valde han klokheten över stoltheten.En: In that moment, he chose wisdom over pride.Sv: Beslutet fyllde honom med en oväntad lättnad.En: The decision filled him with an unexpected relief.Sv: De gick långsamt ner från backen.En: They slowly walked down from the slope.Sv: Istället för att åka skidor, började Lars uppskatta vinterlandskapets skönhet runt Icehotel.En: Instead of skiing, Lars began to appreciate the winter landscape's beauty around Icehotel.Sv: Han upptäckte glädjen i att bara vara där, tillsammans med sina vänner.En: He discovered the joy in simply being there, together with his friends.Sv: De promenerade längs snöiga stigar och beundrade isskulpturer.En: They walked along snowy paths and admired ice sculptures.Sv: De drack varm lingondricka och skrattade åt minnen.En: They drank warm lingonberry juice and laughed over memories.Sv: Genom att välja att lyssna på sina vänner hade Lars förändrats.En: By choosing to listen to his friends, Lars had changed.Sv: Han insåg att vintern erbjöd så mycket mer än bara snabba åkturer nerför backen.En: He realized that winter offered so much more than just fast rides down the slope.Sv: Nu såg han världen med nya ögon, fylld med tacksamhet.En: Now he saw the world with new eyes, filled with gratitude.Sv: I denna fridfulla vintertillvaro, omgiven av vänner och med hjärtat öppet för nya upplevelser, fann Lars en ny sorts lycka.En: In this peaceful winter existence, surrounded by friends and with his heart open to new experiences, Lars found a new kind of happiness.Sv: Och det var kanske den största upptäckten av alla.En: And perhaps that was the greatest discovery of all. Vocabulary Words:glittered: glittradeexpanses: viddermagnificent: magnifikasculptures: skulpturerenthusiastic: entusiastiskadventure: äventyrcast: bandageloyal: trognastubbornness: envishetwell-being: välbefinnandeexperienced: erfarenguide: skidguiderescue: räddadeimpatient: otåligslope: backeharm: skadafreedom: frihetinternal: inreconflict: konfliktmoment: ögonblickpride: stolthetjudgment: omdömepresence: närvarowisdom: klokhetenrelief: lättnadadmired: beundradegratitude: tacksamhetexistence: tillvaroexperiences: upplevelserhappiness: lycka

Alignment is often underestimated as a single “yes.” Transformation just doesn't work that way.In this week's episode of the Only Constant, Awais Farooq discusses with Nellie Wartoft how real alignment comes from designing for difference: segmenting people by adoption behavior, tailoring communication by role & channel, and using real adoption signals to adjust in real time. They also dig into why top-down cascades miss the people most impacted, how to uncover “what's in it for me” at scale, and why premortems & postmortems are the difference between learning and repeating the same mistakes with new packaging.Awais Farooq is the Chief Claims Officer at Venbrook and a senior insurance executive, transformation strategist, and keynote speaker with nearly two decades of experience across State Farm, Farmers, Chubb, Berkshire Hathaway GUARD, and Crawford & Company.Recognized as a national voice on insurance innovation and claims transformation, Awais has spoken at leading industry conferences and executive leadership forums. His thought leadership has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and PropertyCasualty360. He holds the CPCU, AIC, and AIC-M designations from The Institutes. His upcoming book, The Future Isn't Fully Automated: Why Humans Still Matter in a High-Tech World, examines how AI and automation are reshaping insurance while reinforcing the enduring importance of human judgment, empathy, and leadership.Connect with:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nellie Wartoft⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CEO of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tigerhall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chair of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nellie@tigerhall.com

Send a textIn today's episode, I interview Nick Spake, author of the new book series, Bright and Shiny: A History of Animation at Award Shows.Listen to hear about how he approached breaking the book up from one long volume into the three separate volumes we have today, the long history of animation and how it permeates nearly every film made today, and what the future or animation might hold in general and when it comes to awards recognition.Books mentioned in this episode include:Bright and Shiny: A History of Animation at Award Shows (Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3) by Nick SpakeAfter Disney: Toil, Trouble, and the Transformation of America's Favorite Media Company by Neil O'BrienFilms and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:The Lion King directed by Roger Allers and Rob MinkoffUp directed by Pete DocterBeauty and the Beast directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk WiseFlow directed by Gints ZilbalodisThe Ten Commandments directed by Cecil B. DeMilleBen-Hur directed by William WylerJurassic Park directed by Steven SpielbergTron directed by Steven LisbergerKPop Demon Hunters directed by "Butterfly" directed by Florence Miailhe"Retirement Plan" directed by John Kelly"The Girl Who Cried Pearls" directed by Chris Lavis & Maciek Szczerbowski"Forevergreen" directed by Nathan Engelhardt & Jeremy Spears"The Three Sisters" directed by Konstantin BronzitE. T. The Extraterrestrial directed by Steven SpielbergAmerican Beauty directed by Sam MendesThe Empire Strikes Back directed by Irvin KershnerPulp Fiction directed by Quentin TarantinoMy Dinner with Andre directed by Louis MalleThe Big Lebowski directed by Joel CoenFollow Nick on Instagram @cartooncontender and visit his website cartooncontender.com for more great content about animation.Support the show

In this episode of “The Voice of Leadership,” Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks brings together three interconnected leadership conversations: “With Liberty and Justice for All” (Part 2) featuring Dr. Marvin A. McMickle and Parts 2 and 3 of the MLK Series:  “Recognizing and Accepting the Call to Leadership” and “Pursuing Broad Learning.” Drawing from the lived experiences … The post Courageous Executive Leadership: Principle, Purpose, Influence, and Transformation (Episode # 508U) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

44 overdoses. A near-fatal brain injury. And yet, Kyle Anthony Trautmann transformed unimaginable trauma into a mission of healing and clarity. As the founder of High Vibe Holonomics and the soon-to-launch Holonomic Institute, Kyle blends neuroscience with ancient wisdom to help professionals, coaches, and entrepreneurs overcome burnout, identity confusion, and self-sabotage. In this episode, we explore:

Notes John 3:1-17 Genesis 12:1-4a Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast 02:57 Exploring John 3: Nicodemus and the Concept of Being Born Again 13:13 The Journey of Faith: Nicodemus' Transformation 19:20 Understanding 'Born Again': A Deeper Look 24:03 The Significance of Jesus Being Lifted Up 29:10 The Invitation of Belief: A Call to All 30:36 The Way of Jesus: A Universal Understanding 35:50 Genesis 12: The Call of Abram 48:59 Romans 4: Abraham's Faith and Righteousness Summary In this episode of the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, hosts Eric Fistler and Rob McCoy explore the themes of faith, transformation, and the journey of understanding through biblical texts. They delve into John 3, discussing Nicodemus's encounter with Jesus and the concept of being 'born again.' The conversation transitions to Genesis 12, where God calls Abram to be a blessing to all nations, and concludes with a discussion on Romans 4, emphasizing justification by faith. The hosts reflect on the implications of these texts for contemporary faith and the importance of understanding the broader narrative of God's promise. Takeaways Nicodemus's journey represents the struggle of faith and understanding. The concept of being 'born again' carries both positive and negative connotations. John 3:16 is often quoted but must be understood in context. Abram's call signifies a shift from universal to particular in God's plan. Faith is an active, ongoing journey rather than a one-time event. The promise to Abram extends to all families of the earth, not just Israel. Justification by faith emphasizes relationship over law. Understanding the dualism in John helps clarify spiritual truths. The invitation to transformation is central to the Christian experience. The relationship with God is about being a blessing to others.   

Nervous System Reset: The Hidden Reason You're Stuck in Fight-or-Flight (And How to Finally Feel Calm)Kelle Sparta and Joshua Radewan return to Spirit Sherpa after a break following Kelle's Adventures in Energetics retreat in Boquete, Panama. Kelle describies “do it mode” as an emergency mode that keeps people stuck in fight/flight/freeze. She frames regulation as physical, energetic, and mental/emotional.Key Topics Include:Spirit Sherpa podcastAdventures in EnergeticsRetreat customizationTransformation through daily ritualsRitual trainingHolding sacred spaceBoundary settingCacao ceremonyCasting a circleNervous system resetDo it modeChronic emergency modeHustle cultureNervous system regulationVagus nerve resetEmbodied presence00:00 Welcome Back to Spirit Sherpa + Post-Retreat Catch-Up01:21 Panama Vibes: Windy Season, Dog Packs & Local Life02:44 Inside the Adventures in Energetics Retreat: Rituals & Customization04:36 Holding the Gate: Labyrinth Ritual Roles, Boundaries & Spaceholding07:54 Festival Crowds & Weather Magic: Coffee & Flower Festival Recap09:47 Today's Topic: Nervous System Reset + Escaping “Do It Mode”12:53 Walkabout Lessons: Over-Peopled, Hustle Culture & Finding Calm19:20 Energetic Regulation: Wards, Vortex Cleansing & Transmutation Setup23:39 Somatic Reset Basics: Vagus Nerve Exercise You Can Do Anywhere24:49 Embodied Presence: Why You Can't Reset in “Do-It Mode”25:35 A New Morning Routine: Mantra, Mudra, and Fewer Triggers27:53 Mental & Spiritual Reframe: Gratitude, Beingness, and Leaving Victimhood30:44 Transformation vs. Personal Growth: Changing Identity to Stay Regulated32:49 Client Story: Stop Self-Blame, Exit Drama, and Hold Your Energy35:27 Triggers as Gifts: Rewriting the “I'm Under Attack” Narrative39:08 Physical Reset Tip: Caffeine, Cortisol Spikes, and Better Timing40:58 Energetic Boundaries for Empaths: Free Course + Do the Work44:14 Wrap-Up: Emotional Processing, Subscribe on YouTube, and Next StepsKeywords:nervous system resetvagus nerve resetfight or flight responsehow to regulate your nervous systememotional regulationstress recoveryadrenal fatigue recoverycortisol reductionparasympathetic activationsomatic healingenergy healingspiritual awakening symptomsempath protectionboundaries for empathsenergetic boundariestrauma healinghustle culture burnoutanxiety relief techniquestrauma informed spiritualityidentity shift transformationvictim mentality healingmindset transformationspiritual growth podcastpersonal transformation podcastnervous system healing for empathsintegration after traumahow to feel safe in your bodyenergetic sovereigntyvagus nerve exercisesstress detoxspiritual nervous system resettrauma triggers healingsomatic reset techniquestransformational coaching podcastSpirit Sherpa podcastIf you would like to learn more please book a Discovery Call here: https://kellesparta.com/discovery-call/Licensing and Credits:“Spirit Sherpa” is the sole property of Kelle Sparta Enterprises and is distributed under a Creative Commons: BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. For more information about this licensing, please go to www.creativecommons.org. Any requests for deviations to this licensing should be sent to kelle@kellesparta.com. To sign up for, or get more information on the...

Oren Harman tells us about his latest book, "Metamorphosis: A Natural and Human History. ," where Harman traces a path from Aristotle to Darwin to cutting-edge science today, to explore this miraculous yet violent process of transformation and metaphor for identity, reinvention, and survival.

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Arbitrating Empire: United States Expansion and the Transformation of International Law (Oxford UP, 2024) by Dr. Allison Powers offers a new history of the emergence of the United States as a global power-one shaped as much by attempts to insulate the US government from international legal scrutiny as it was by efforts to project influence across the globe. Drawing on extensive archival research in the United States, Mexico, Panama, and the United Kingdom, the book traces how thousands of dispossessed residents of US-annexed territories petitioned international Claims Commissions between the 1870s and the 1930s to charge the United States with violating international legal protections for life and property.Through attention to the consequences of their unexpected claims, Dr. Powers demonstrates how colonized subjects, refugees from slavery, and migrant workers transformed a series of tribunals designed to establish the legality of US imperial interventions into sites through which to challenge the legitimacy of US colonial governance. One of the first social histories of international law, the book argues that contests over meanings of sovereignty and state responsibility that would reshape the mid-twentieth-century international order were waged not only at diplomatic conferences, but also in Arizona copper mines, Texas cotton fields, Samoan port cities, Cuban sugar plantations, and the locks and stops of the Panama Canal.Arbitrating Empire uncovers how ordinary people used international law to hold the United States accountable for state-sanctioned violence during the decades when the nation was first becoming a global empire-and demonstrates why State Department attempts to erase their claims transformed international law in ways that continue to shield the US government from liability to this day. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Arbitrating Empire: United States Expansion and the Transformation of International Law (Oxford UP, 2024) by Dr. Allison Powers offers a new history of the emergence of the United States as a global power-one shaped as much by attempts to insulate the US government from international legal scrutiny as it was by efforts to project influence across the globe. Drawing on extensive archival research in the United States, Mexico, Panama, and the United Kingdom, the book traces how thousands of dispossessed residents of US-annexed territories petitioned international Claims Commissions between the 1870s and the 1930s to charge the United States with violating international legal protections for life and property.Through attention to the consequences of their unexpected claims, Dr. Powers demonstrates how colonized subjects, refugees from slavery, and migrant workers transformed a series of tribunals designed to establish the legality of US imperial interventions into sites through which to challenge the legitimacy of US colonial governance. One of the first social histories of international law, the book argues that contests over meanings of sovereignty and state responsibility that would reshape the mid-twentieth-century international order were waged not only at diplomatic conferences, but also in Arizona copper mines, Texas cotton fields, Samoan port cities, Cuban sugar plantations, and the locks and stops of the Panama Canal.Arbitrating Empire uncovers how ordinary people used international law to hold the United States accountable for state-sanctioned violence during the decades when the nation was first becoming a global empire-and demonstrates why State Department attempts to erase their claims transformed international law in ways that continue to shield the US government from liability to this day. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies

Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of the Relational Recovery podcast discuss the concept of Transformation, how it's a central point for men going through The Refuge, and why we can only change ourselves, and not others.

1. Stevenson-Yang 1: The Evolution of China's Economic Transformation. Anne Stevenson-Yang recounts her 1994 Xi'an visit, contrasting tattered manufacturing exhibits with the impoverished, stagnant office culture she witnessed during her 1985 arrival. Guest: Anne Stevenson-Yang.

Step into a week that invites strength without noise and leadership without ego.  Explore how true confidence is built quietly—through inner alignment, courageous choices, and trust in a deeper source—rather than recognition or external validation. You'll gain a new lens for navigating moments of uncertainty, honoring effort over outcomes, and showing up with grounded presence in every area of life. Tune in for timeless tools to help you move forward with clarity, humility, and purpose.Join us for the next episode of Weekly Energy Boost with @ElishevaBalas and @EitanYardeni. Watch LIVE Sundays at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET on The Kabbalah Centre YouTube or catch the latest episode wherever you listen to podcasts.Find out more about our work, dig into our archives, and send us a message at: www.weeklyenergyboost.com.You can also help make Weekly Energy Boost possible by making a tax-deductible contribution at www.weeklyenergyboost.com/donate-today.