Podcasts about turning toward

Today's scripture reminds us of Jesus' central message as He begins His public ministry: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near." Repentance is not just about feeling sorry for our sins. It is about turning—turning away from darkness and sin and toward the light of God's grace. It is a reorientation of our hearts, minds, and lives toward God. The post Day 2: The Call to Conversion – “Turning Toward the Light” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

This new series begins a remarkable journey into the core ideas and practices of John's new book, Experience Jesus. Really. In Part 1, John shares why he felt compelled to write this vital message of refuge, strength, and wonder. He also reads extended passages from two chapters, revealing how we're all Disciples of the Internet, what it means to be an "ordinary mystic," and why we need to turn from distractions and toward Jesus.Show Notes: Experience Jesus. Really. will be released on March 4, 2025, but you can pre-order the book and audiobook now at Amazon.com._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 812Watch on YouTubeThe stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here.More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation  Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session   Hey there, and welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Therapy! In this episode, we're diving deep into the tiny moments that make a massive impact on relationships—those everyday bids for connection. How we engage with the little things, like a shared laugh or a simple favor, can either weave us closer or pull us apart. Let's chat about how turning toward our loved ones transforms our connections into something truly resilient and beautiful. So grab a comfy seat, maybe a cup of coffee, and let's explore the art of building bonds that last. See you in there!   [Remember, our podcast is here to spark conversations and offer insights. Join our community on our Mr. and Mrs. Therapy Podcast Group, share your experiences at podcast@mrandmrstherapy.com, and if you're seeking more personalized advice, consider booking your free coaching consultation. Please note, this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide diagnosis or treatment.] {Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide diagnosis or treatment. For personalized support, please seek professional help or call the National Suicide Hotline at 988 if you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or needs emotional support.}

The Plan Of Salvation - Part 5 Repentance Turning Toward Home

Join the Creating Confidence Community - Sue Patterson's private membership group for coaching, community, exclusive resources and connection with other parents. Only $49/month - no sign up fee for podcast listeners! Talk with Sue 1:1 - December offers discounted coaching calls http://www.suepatterson.as.me/december-discount--------Tonight's special Winter Solstice episode is all about seeing the learning that's happening naturally in winter. You don't have to worry that you didn't finish those chapters or lesson plans, shifting your perspective will SHOW you that real life is offering so many opportunities to learn! If you'd like to dive deeper, the new 71-page Seasonal Unschooling Guide: Winter is available! Special holiday pricing until December 25th - it's only $15!  Learn more about what's included here. (Also, remember that the Creating Confidence Community gets ALL the guides as part of their membership - they already have this!!)Seasonal Unschooling Resourceshttps://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/seasonal-unschoolingSupport the show_____________________________________________________As always, reach out if you need help figuring out how unschooling can work for your family! You don't have to do this alone!Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourcesLike what you're hearing? Want to buy Sue a cup of coffee? Now you can! Buy Me a Coffee Creating Confidence Membership Group Podcast listeners can join without the sign up fee - so use this link! Jumping Into Unschooling Course (for new unschoolers) Math WITHOUT Curriculum Course (for those worrying about unschooling math!) Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue www.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com

Today is All Saints Sunday when we remember those who have gone before us, and, specifically, those members of our church who have died in the past year for each of whom we light a candle during the service. It is a communion service using the old Cranmer liturgy, and Rev. Stacey Harwell-Dye delivers the Communion Meditation based on the first part of the Book of Ruth which begins in tragedy, with famine prompting Naomi's family to move from their home in Judah to Moab, which was somewhat enemy territory. There Naomi's husband dies, and her two sons marry Moabite women, and then the sons die. In grief, Naomi decides to head back to Judah. Of the two daughters-in-law, on the advice of Naomi, Orpah decides to stay in Moab, but Ruth sees a way forward for the future and accompanies Naomi to what is, to Ruth, foreign land. Ruth's and Naomi's actions lay a path for us as we face death and bereavement. Living in communion with the saints who have gone before us, we worship God who has defeated death.

In this Community Gathering (October 2024) Zaya and Maurizio were in discussion with Pir Zia Inayat Khan, a renowned spiritual teacher in the Sufi tradition, and explored the practice of turning toward the heart — a fundamental concept in Sufism and many other spiritual paths. Can we see the heart not just as a physical organ, but as a center of consciousness, wisdom, and divine connection? Will this inner orientation lead us to greater self-awareness, compassion, and spiritual growth? Drawing from Sufi wisdom and his own experience, Pir Zia offered insights on cultivating a heart-centered approach to life in a modern world that uplifts comfort to ignore suffering, and developing the ability to see where there is pain and hardship in order to bring healing there. Together, we will explore the question, “How can we harmonize the inward journey with the outward call to stand for justice?” Pir Zia Inayat Khan, PH.D., is a scholar of religion and teacher of Sufism in the universalist Sufi lineage of his grandfather, Hazrat Inayat Khan. Pir Zia is president of the Inayatiyya and founder of Sulūk Academy, a school of Sufi contemplative study and practice. He is author of Immortality: A Traveler's Guide; Dream Flowers: The Collected Works of Noor Inayat Khan; Mingled Waters: Sufism and the Mystical Unity of Religions; and Saracen Chivalry: Counsels on Valor, Generosity and the Mystical Quest. He is editor of Caravan of Souls: An Introduction to the Sufi Path of Hazrat Inayat Khan. Pir Zia divides his time between Richmond, Virginia and Suresnes, France. https://inayatiyya.org/ Watch the full video version of this event here: https://scienceandnonduality.com/event/turning-toward-the-heart/ Topics: 00:00 – Introduction and Welcome 00:47 – Introducing Pir Zia Inayat Khan 01:50 – The Legacy of Hazrat Inayat Khan 06:14 – Understanding Sufism and Its Origins 12:00 – The Heart and Mind in Sufism 16:35 – Stages of the Sufi Path 24:45 – Embracing Suffering and Compassion 29:04 – The Power of the Heart in Healing 33:43 – The Responsibility of Action and Hope 35:40 – The Heroic Legacy of Noor Inayat Khan 39:27 – Sufi Influence and Universal Oneness 45:40 – Breaking the Cycle of Suffering 49:48 – The Ego and Collective Identity 53:44 – Interconnectedness and Healing 54:59 – Closing Reflections and Gratitude Resources: Where Olive Trees Weep (film by SAND) Inayat Khan Foundation – Inayatiyya - The Inayati Order Suluk Academy Caravan of Souls (book) Pir Zia Inayat Khan Teachings Hazrat Inayat Khan Teachings Noor Inayat Khan's Legacy – Noor Inayat Khan: The Forgotten Spy Twenty Jataka Tales by Noor Inayat Khan Sounds of SAND #18 The Mysticism of Sound and Music (Podcast with Michael Harrison, Inayat Khan music scholar and composer) Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member.

With Baby E arriving any day now, we wanted to bring you one of our favorite series! Enjoy! What is the most important aspect of a deeply fulfilling life? A true and intimate connection with other people and most importantly: our intimate partner. This intimate connection must be cultivated, nurtured, and tended to on a consistent basis to grow to its ultimate potential. In today's episode and Part 1, we are going to discuss 5 impactful practices for growing in love. We are going to cover why weekly check-ins are vital, the need for identifying personal and relational core values, identifying the why and what, what "turning towards" truly means, and Jospeh's kink phrase taking personal responsibility.  Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for our next episode where we'll dive into the last 5 practices and let us know which ones you will start incorporating!   --------------------- Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts   “I love these conversations!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps us support more people in their efforts to create a meaningful life. Also, if you haven't already done so, subscribe to our WTHN Newsletter! For additional support, you can apply for 1:1 coaching with Lauren by clicking here. Or, you can join the waitlist for our next round of WTHN Coaching by clicking here.   ---------------------   Time Stamps:   (1:29) Most Important Aspect of A Deeply Impactful Life (3:37) #1: Create Weekly Check-Ins (6:34) Your Head vs Your Heart (10:19) #2: Identify Personal and Relational Core Values (15:17) Same Vision and Sense of Direction (15:32) #3: Identify The Why and The What (20:24) Opportunity and Leaning Into Your Why (21:29) A Filter For Making Decisions (22:52) #4: Turning Toward (25:44) Inserting Humor (32:34) #5: Take Personal Responsibility (33:57) Acknowledging Your Investments (36:54) Recap (37:44) Free Relationship Conversation Guide --------------------- Download Our Free 10 Conversations Starters for Reigniting Your Relationship --------------------- Join Our Free WTHN Facebook Group   Follow Lauren on Instagram   Follow Joseph on Instagram   Follow WTHN on Instagram

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1361: Rosemary Schmidt highlights the importance of responsiveness in workplace communication, drawing on insights from the Gottman Institute's research on relationships. By encouraging teams to respond to "bids" for attention, just as in personal relationships, organizations can foster trust and improve overall performance and collaboration. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/turning-toward-bids-better-work-relationships/ Quotes to ponder: "Execution and delivery foster trust, which builds stronger working relationships." "To pay attention means we care, which means we really love." "Responsiveness serves as a good outward indicator of the health of our relationships." Episode references: Why Aren't We More Compassionate? (TED Talk by Daniel Goleman): https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_goleman_why_aren_t_we_more_compassionate First Break All The Rules: https://www.amazon.com/First-Break-All-Rules-Differently/dp/1595621113 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1361: Rosemary Schmidt highlights the importance of responsiveness in workplace communication, drawing on insights from the Gottman Institute's research on relationships. By encouraging teams to respond to "bids" for attention, just as in personal relationships, organizations can foster trust and improve overall performance and collaboration. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/turning-toward-bids-better-work-relationships/ Quotes to ponder: "Execution and delivery foster trust, which builds stronger working relationships." "To pay attention means we care, which means we really love." "Responsiveness serves as a good outward indicator of the health of our relationships." Episode references: Why Aren't We More Compassionate? (TED Talk by Daniel Goleman): https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_goleman_why_aren_t_we_more_compassionate First Break All The Rules: https://www.amazon.com/First-Break-All-Rules-Differently/dp/1595621113 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Hinton // Anger is a secondary emotion that's often attached to the primary emotions of hurt, frustration, or fear. Anger is a gift as a warning sign, telling of a perceived wrong in the world, but when we give in to anger and let it control us, it can quickly send us in directions that hurt our relationships with our friends, family, and even take us away from the life God has for us.Visit Our Website summitconnect.org Follow Us on Social Media Facebook // InstagramWatch Online Services and More YouTube Subscribe for weekly sermon podcasts!

In this episode, we're working on our element Hope... and resilience as well! We're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). We're talking about the fifth root, "Turning Toward the Feeling." Specifically, those uncomfortable ones that we may want to run from or push down. Instead, if we want those feelings to move through us (and go on their way), then we need to turn toward them and give them the attention that they require.This can be a really hard practice to start, but we'll discuss a three-step process that is super effective at helping us face and move through these uncomfortable feelings. And, like any other skill, we'll get better and better at facing them every time we practice.   Key moments: 00:00 Welcome to Joy Lab 00:46 Roots of Resilience Series: Hope and Resilience 01:04 Facing Fear and Embracing Emotions: A Deep Dive 04:40 Turning Toward the Feeling: Strategies for Emotional Resilience 09:44 Practical Steps to Embody, Observe, and Yield with Emotions 18:02 Befriending Our Emotions: The Path to Joyful Living 19:27 Closing Thoughts: You Are Not Alone in Your Struggles    Joy Lab and Natural Mental Health are community-supported. When you buy through the links below, we may earn a commission. That support helps keeps the Joy Lab podcast free for all!   Sources and Notes: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Your Joy Lab membership also includes our NMH Community! NMH Community: Access lots of extra resilience-boosting resources (like our Sleeping Well Workshop) AND you'll join a group of inspiring folks who play an integral role in keeping this podcast going... which means powerful resources stay accessible to everyone.  Free Resilience Quiz and free Mini-Course: Based on decades of clinical experience, we've created a model of resilience that is both helpful and practical. True to our approach at Natural Mental Health, we start with strengths. You'll identify these strengths in your Resilience Type. Your Resilience Type highlights your unique strengths, what fuels your joy, what keeps you in balance, and the lifestyle practices that most nourish you. After you find your Resilience Type, sign up for your free mini-course to receive tailored lifestyle practices (e.g., foods to eat more of, ideal forms of exercise, supplements, and mindfulness activities) that can support your mood, resilience, and overall wellbeing. Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series) Equanimity Series (with the grounding strategies) Joy Lab Podcast #48 (Equanimity: A Tool for Emotional Reactivity & the Power of Grounding-Part 1) Joy Lab Podcast #49 (Equanimity: When an Emotional Storm Hits & Thoughts Start Spiraling-Part 2) Joy Lab Podcast #50 (Equanimity: Seeing our Storylines and Changing Course- Part 3) Joy Lab Podcast #51 (Equanimity: Emotional Reactivity and Damage Control- Part 4) Joy Lab Podcast #52 (Equanimity: Cleaning Up After the Storm with Self-Compassion- Part 5) Joy Lab Podcast #38 (Know Your Obstacles to Joy... Two Small Ones And A Really Big One) Henri Nouwen Society Where to shop: Our partner store at Fullscript: This is where you can find high-quality supplements and wellness products. Except for our CBD Gummies, any product links mentioned in the show notes below will require an account. Sign up for your free Fullscript account here: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nmh/store-start Resilient Remedies: This is where you can find our line of trusted, high-quality CBD gummies: https://www.resilientremedies.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: Join us over at NaturalMentalHealth.com for exclusive emails, updates, and additional strategies. Check out our favorite resilience-boosting reads: https://bookshop.org/shop/NMHreads Full transcript available at:  https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2148594001 Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.  

Psalm 13 In a song of lament, the psalmist cries out in desperation to God.

What is the most important aspect of a deeply fulfilling life? A true and intimate connection with other people and most importantly: our intimate partner. This intimate connection must be cultivated, nurtured, and tended to on a consistent basis to grow to its ultimate potential. In today's episode and Part 1, we are going to discuss 5 impactful practices for growing in love. We are going to cover why weekly check-ins are vital, the need for identifying personal and relational core values, identifying the why and what, what "turning towards" truly means, and Jospeh's kink phrase taking personal responsibility.  Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for our next episode where we'll dive into the last 5 practices and let us know which ones you will start incorporating!   Time Stamps:   (1:29) Most Important Aspect of A Deeply Impactful Life (3:37) #1: Create Weekly Check-Ins (6:34) Your Head vs Your Heart (10:19) #2: Identify Personal and Relational Core Values (15:17) Same Vision and Sense of Direction (15:32) #3: Identify The Why and The What (20:24) Opportunity and Leaning Into Your Why (21:29) A Filter For Making Decisions (22:52) #4: Turning Toward (25:44) Inserting Humor (32:34) #5: Take Personal Responsibility (33:57) Acknowledging Your Investments (36:54) Recap (37:44) Free Relationship Conversation Guide --------------------- Download Our Free 10 Conversations Starters for Reigniting Your Relationship --------------------- Follow Lauren on Instagram   Follow Joseph on Instagram   Follow WTHN on Instagram

Exploring Identity, and Turning Toward Yourself in Affirming Ways   Jen and I touch on so much in this episode: challenges setting boundaries; structure vs. the need for novelty (ADHD vs. autism), attachment injuries and bids for connection; the challenges and gifts of hard conversations; what neuro-affirming therapy looks like; PDA and focusing on others to reduce demands; masking; what comes up when someone suspects they are autistic or are recently diagnosed.   CO-HOST Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC   HIGHLIGHTS Summary In this conversation, Jen and Patricia discuss various topics related to parenting, boundaries, and self-discovery. They explore the challenges of adjusting to new structures and parenting roles, as well as the importance of partnering with children and acknowledging limitations. They also discuss the significance of modeling imperfection and repairing emotional availability. The conversation delves into navigating personal preferences and resistance, expressing needs and bids for connection, and the importance of setting boundaries and embracing autonomy. They also touch on the process of recognizing and embracing an autistic identity, as well as the roller coaster of emotions that can come with this realization. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of self-reflection, authenticity, and deepening intimacy in relationships. Takeaways ·         Adjusting to new structures and parenting roles can be challenging but can also provide opportunities for growth and learning. ·         Modeling imperfection and repairing emotional availability can strengthen relationships and create a sense of safety and trust. ·         Setting boundaries and embracing autonomy are essential for self-care and maintaining healthy relationships. ·         Becoming your own heroine in your life and your story ·         Assessing what you want in relationships, and seeing if the people who are disappointing you are people you would choose ·         Communicating when it you're wanting a bid for connection ·         Addressing our attachment wounds in relationship is really an act of service to the relationship ·         The ongoing challenge between ADHD and the need for novelty and with autism wanting routine and structure ·         Conflict and avoidance of conflict can be hard, and having difficult conversations can also be hard. How does it help the relationship? ·         The importance of having autistic or neuro-affirming therapists and coaches since allistic practitioners can cause more trauma and harm ·         If you're recently diagnosed autistic or suspect you are autistic, you may experience skill regression, difficulty doing things you previously did, and your identify may be shaken up (there's grief and anger there as well) ·         Ways your PDA may be showing up and things you have learned to do to minimize having your nervous system activated ·         You may have been socialized to be “other focused,” which makes it hard to know what you are wanting and needing, and it can be a form of masking, and it may reduce PDA and RSD Recognizing and embracing an autistic identity can bring validation and understanding, but it can also be accompanied by a roller coaster of emotions and a need for self-reflection. Chapters (adjust time for the addition of the introduction) 00:00 Introduction and Checking In 01:18 Adjusting to New Structure and Parenting 03:03 Partnering with Children and Acknowledging Limitations 04:23 Modeling Imperfection and Repairing Emotional Availability 05:05 Exploring Personal Challenges and Seeking Support 06:41 Navigating Personal Preferences and Resistance 08:08 Expressing Needs and Bids for Connection 09:35 Navigating Difficult Conversations and Repairing Ruptures 10:51 Taking Risks and Embracing Discomfort 12:40 Honoring Wounds and Attending to Healing 14:51 Setting Boundaries and Embracing Autonomy 16:40 Navigating Conflict and Deepening Intimacy 19:03 Recognizing Autistic Identity and Processing Emotions 23:53 Reevaluating Relationships and Prioritizing Values 27:10 Embracing Authenticity and Self-Reflection 31:57 Navigating the Roller Coaster of Autistic Identity 32:44 Conclusion PODCAST HOST Patricia was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it's like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller.  Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion.  She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren't alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges.  Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you   CO-HOST BIO Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC has been a psychotherapist for 20 years. She specializes in helping Highly Sensitive People thrive in love, work, and parenting Highly Sensitive Children. Jen is passionate about using mindfulness and compassion-based approaches to ameliorate human suffering.   LINKS   Jen's Links   Email: Jen@heartfulnessconsulting.com   Jen's website: https://heartfulnessconsulting.com/   Patricia's Links   HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/   Receive the top 10 most downloaded episodes of the podcast-- https://www.subscribepage.com/e6z6e6   Sign up for the Newsletter-- https://www.subscribepage.com/y0l7d4   To write a review in itunes: click on this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-sensitive/id1440433481?mt=2 select “listen on Apple Podcasts” chose “open in itunes” choose “ratings and reviews” click to rate the number of starts click “write a review”   Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Closed/Private Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber Tik Tok--https://www.tiktok.com/@unapologeticallysensitiv e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com  

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As we approach winter solstice, the darkest night of the year, Sensei Kodo and Sensei Kozan explore the meaning of light in the dharma through Dogen's fascicle “Radiant Light”. As […]

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This week on the Plywood Podcast, we are throwing it back to an inspiring talk from Plywood Presents 2022. We are learning from the ever-wise and vulnerable Hillary McBride. She is a therapist, researcher, speaker, and writer. Her expertise includes working with trauma, trauma therapies, and embodiment, at the intersection of spirituality and mental health. In Hillary's talk, she talks about the importance of living with fear. She says, "Fear needs to be here for us to be here." We hope you will lean and learn with us. Learn more about Hillary's work: https://hillarylmcbride.com/Buy her book: https://hillarylmcbride.com/books/Welcome to the Plywood Podcast: Real talk for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders.Plywood is a nonprofit in Atlanta leading a community of startups doing good. Over the past 12 years, we have worked with over 1000 startup founders and nonprofit leaders wrestling with the tensions of starting, growing, and sustaining.Think of The Plywood Podcast as a kitchen table conversation debating the pros and woes of running a business and sustaining a nonprofit. We dive into building business plans, sustaining relationships (personal and professional), diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, forming values while being a part of true cultural change for good, and so much more.Learn more about Plywood at PlywoodPeople.comPlywood is a non-profit in Atlanta leading a community of start-ups doing good. www.plywoodpeople.com

Being in the present moment also means acceptance of the present moment whether we like it or not.  This is a key to Buddhist practice and a key to freedom.  It's also a challenge, mainly when what is present is unacceptable.  In this episode, we discuss how we practice (or not) acceptance.Support the showGo to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links: https://digginthedharma.com/

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We close out Season 4 by checking in with patrons of the show. I ask them random questions from a deck of cards called "Turning Toward", a product from friend Ashley Hertzog Embry.Part 2 guests:  Ron Fox, James Dells, Linda Pellerito, David Barry, and Kyle AndersonSHOW NOTESTurning Toward - Deck of conversation topics through Poetic Soul / AshleyMilitary Religious FreedomFreedom from Religion FoundationSupport the show

We are continuing our summer series called Partnership Building, where we discuss how sexual health is relational health, and relational health is sexual health. We're talking about seven principles of healthy relationships, according to relationship experts John and Julie Gottman. Last week, Luke and Lauren from the amazing podcast Filled to Flourish talked with us about the ways that Purity Culture encourage turning toward God, and as a result, away from oneself and one's partner. This week, they discuss the ways that they learned to turn toward each other, and the ways that protected the relationship as larger systems began to turn against them. This is a really sad, difficult episode, but also a celebration of their relationship and a source of encouragement to others who may be actively experiencing something similar. We discuss: Unconditional Positive Regard (9:00): Lauren describes, “Gottman uses this idea of unconditional positive regard. We saw each other in the best light and we knew we were doing the best we could amidst all the dysfunction unhealed trauma we were still swimming in. We had this regard for one another, and that helped us to weave this beautiful tapestry versus imploding.”  Messy Work (17:00): Jeremiah sets realistic expectations around the work of deconstruction and relational healing: “Problems tend to begin three to four years before the beginning of couples therapy Shifting and development of new interaction patterns takes a lot of time. This isn't just something that happens overnight. You walk out of the church. You leave the church, whew, thank god that's over. And then I can live and skip into a new life. There's a lot of work that happens after that and it sounds like y'all did a lot of coming back to each other, getting messy, coming back to each other, getting messy, coming back to each other. I think that that's really important to name that that's a realistic part of the process.” Turning Toward Each Other (25:00 - 29:00): There are a few horror stories throughout the episode, including the involvement of a missionary organization criticizing Luke and Lauren for not enacting traditional gender roles. Luke summarizes, “Where I think the starting of us turning towards each other and not feeling safe and saying like, babe, I'm safe with you, but I'm not sure we're safe here.” He notes that this rejection led them to turn towards each other because the Church labeled their relationship as “bad,” and when they both knew that was not the reality, they chose to be with each other and on each other sides, instead of playing the blame game.  White Saviorism (35:00): We have a side conversation about transracial adoption—Jeremiah is a transracial adoptee, and Luke and Lauren have adopted children of color. The elections of 2016 and 2020 enabled Lauren and Luke to speak out against racism and sexism, which the Church did not like. Lauren explains, “So it wasn't so much I started questioning gender roles. But what happened was my outspokenness prior to this was more of a value to a lot of folks, family included, because it was their agenda and their narrative. So I think this is the very confusing thing about outspoken women in the church.” Luke and Lauren chose to turn towards each other because the Church and their families did not agree with their ideas.  There is no Hate like Christian Love (40:00): Luke describes, “I was healing and so I started getting more of a voice and speaking out and having more conversations and being more educated. And every person that we had a conversation, invited a conversation. It became hostile, angry, and abusive. We got stuck in America for Covid. So 2020, we were in America and we ended up losing 25% of our support because we were speaking against racism and our church told us to stop talking about it or they were gonna stop supporting us 'cause we were missionaries and we represented them and they didn't agree with us. […] We didn't feel welcomed at the church anymore.” This encapsulates the Church perfectly: We love you until you don't agree with us. Lauren expands, “We were no longer the tool that we once were. And as soon as you're not a tool in a system of power that only uses people, you are invaluable to them. Your inherent dignity and worth as a human is not a consideration. It's irrelevant and everyone thinks that they are exempt from that.” When the Church deems you not useful you no longer have a community or support or anything. They push people out who have their own thoughts and ideas.  Again, a huge thanks to Luke and Lauren for their vulnerability and wisdom. Please check out their business, Flourish Therapy. Let's heal together!

We close out Season 4 by checking in with patrons of the show. I ask them random questions from a deck of cards called "Turning Toward", a product from friend Ashley Hertzog Embry.Part 1 guests:  Ashley Hertzog Embry, Shane Naterman, Terry Gates, Jason Tieri, and Tony Pellerito.SHOW NOTESTurning Toward - Deck of conversation topics through Poetic Soul / Ashley The Gig Economy Podcast  - Jason TieriSupport the show

Dr. John Vervaeke and Gregg Henriques challenge prevailing notions about science, spirituality, and their intricate relationship in this first episode of the new series entitled: Transcendent Naturalism. They embark on a journey through modern worldviews, diving into concepts such as reductionism, the Cartesian divide, and the tension between objective and subjective understanding. This dialogue brings out the complexity of reconciling quantum mechanics and relativity, the prevalent models that rob human beings of meaning and wisdom, and the importance of transcendence. Furthermore, the discourse touches on extended naturalism, the critique of reductionism, and the groundbreaking concept of energy information singularity. Dr. Vervaeke and Henriques shed light on meta-arguments, the relevance of convergence in argumentation, the depth of transjectivity, and the vast expanse of collective intelligence. They also explore the concepts of abstraction, self-organization, and the interplay of causality and constraints. Top 15 Moments: 00:00:00: Dr. John Vervaeke introduces the new series "Transcendent Naturalism," a bridge between science and spirituality. 00:01:36: Gregg Henriques underscores the significance of understanding meaning-making and its relevance today. 00:04:56: Dr. Vervaeke highlights the tension between science and spirituality in contemporary culture. 00:07:34: Dr. Vervaeke explores the idea of reductionism within the hard sciences. 00:10:33: The discussion dives into the implications of the subjective-objective divide. 00:15:30: Dr. Vervaeke speaks on the prevalent models depriving human beings of meaning and wisdom. 00:18:40: The purpose of the series is presented, aiming to help listeners transcend their intellectual straitjackets. 00:22:41: Dr. Vervaeke emphasizes the need for a broader understanding of the psyche's grip on reality. 00:23:30 Introduction of the concept of extended naturalism, suggesting that our understanding of reality isn't limited to what's derivable from hard sciences but also includes what these sciences presuppose. 00:30:24: The discourse moves to a conformity theory of knowing, the idea of reality not being flat land, and the need for a leveled ontology. 00:45:16: Gregg Henriques discusses the role of abstraction in communication. 00:59:53: Dr. Vervaeke introduces the concept of reality being layered in a bottom-up emergence and top-down emanation. 01:06:40: Conformity theory: how the principles governing the mind and the world mutually participate in the same governing principles. 01:09:20: Transjectivity: a deeper relationship than subjectivity and objectivity, which is necessary for knowledge and truth.  01:15:39: The power of collective intelligence in problem-solving and understanding complex concepts is explored. 01:18:27: Dr. Vervaeke and Gregg Henriques discuss their converging ideas and the importance of ongoing dialogue. 01:23:40: Gregg Henriques discusses the concept of transjectivity and its application to his key concepts. Resources Mentioned: Books A New Synthesis for Solving the Problem of Psychology: Addressing the Enlightenment Gap - Gregg Henriques   Aspects of Truth: A New Religious Metaphysics - Catherine Pickstock Fifth Business - Robertson Davies Essential Difference: Toward a Metaphysics of Emergence - James Blachowicz  Dynamics in Action: Intentional Behavior as a Complex System | Context Changes Everything: How Constraints Create Coherence - Alicia Juarrero Mind in Life: Biology, Phenomenology, and the Sciences of Mind - Evan Thompson Magic and Mysticism: An Introduction to Western Esoteric Traditions - Arthur Versluis Videos Dr. John Vervaeke Awakening from the Meaning Crisis  Neoplatonism and the Path of Transformation  Artificial Intelligence Circling into Dialogos The Meaning Code Wolfgang Smith & John Vervaeke: a Dialogos on Turning Toward a Science Grounded in Platonism People Ned Block Erik Hoel Michael Levin D. C. Schindler Wolfgang Smith Sir Karl Friston  Heidegger Roy Bhaskar  Miscellaneous UTOK Archdisciplinary Research Center (ARC) Gödel's incompleteness theorems Russell's Paradox Dan Chiappe, John Vervaeke: The Experience of Presence in the Mars Exploration Rover Mission Distributed Cognition and the Experience of Presence in the Mars Exploration Rover Mission The Enactment of Shared Agency in Teams Exploring Mars Through Rovers J.J. Gibson – Affordances

Welcome back to Luis Mojica of Holistic Life Navigation. In this episode we discuss the somatics of rage and the particularities of birth and postpartum as shock states. We also discuss: - rage vs anger - the role of community - healing as a feminine state, trauma as a masculine state - reconfiguring our experience by consenting to the things we didn't consent to - what men need to heal Find Luis online at www.holisticlifenavigation.com / @holistic.life.navigation

In this episode, we're working on our element Hope... and resilience as well! We're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). We're talking about the fifth root, "Turning Toward the Feeling." Specifically, those uncomfortable ones that we may want to run from or push down. Instead, if we want those feelings to move through us (and go on their way), then we need to turn toward them and give them the attention that they require.This can be a really hard practice to start, but we'll discuss a three-step process that is super effective at helping us face and move through these uncomfortable feelings. And, like any other skill, we'll get better and better at facing them every time we practice.      Links and Sources Mentioned: Joy Lab Community Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence! Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life) Joy Lab Podcast #13 (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary! Joy Lab Podcast #2 (The Handle of Hope). This is a great summary for our element of Hope. Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series) Dr. Edward Hallowell (psychiatrist focusing on ADHD) Learned Optimism (Seligman book) Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives Annual Research Review: Positive adjustment to adversity -Trajectories of minimal-impact resilience and emergent resilience The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Hope and Stress The role of Hope in subsequent health and well-being for older adults: An outcome-wide longitudinal approach On the promotion of human flourishing (VanderWeele article) Hopelessness and Risk of Mortality and Incidence of Myocardial Infarction and Cancer Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind (this is the study of people shocking themselves out of boredom) Emotion Suppression and Mortality Risk Over a 12-Year Follow-up Cumulative Stress and Health Henri Nouwen Society Full transcript available at: https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147912488

Lisa answers listener questions. Topics Include: The intersection of diet and chronic pain Dealing with weight gain due to recovery Childhood obesity and the ACE study [4:00] Q1: Listener begins by providing background about being bigger than the other women in her family and that feeling unacceptable growing up. She goes on to describe chronic pain symptoms that were quelled by an extremely restrictive diet protocol prescribed by medical providers, which led to weight loss and a sense of pride and belonging. Now she is trying to expand her diet and feel safe around a wider variety of food, while dealing with subsequent weight gain and fear around that. Listener asks Lisa for feedback and insight. [30:00] Q2: Lisa is asked to speak to the American Association of Pediatrics guidelines that suggest medication and surgery may be appropriate for some obese children depending on age [51:00] Lisa provides final thoughts and explains what it means to turn towards versus turning away from what is hard, painful, etc. Resource: Dr. Nadine Burke Harris ACE Study Ted Talk Register for Group Coaching! - SAVE $500 when you secure your spot during the month of March Purchase the OOTC book of 50 Journal Prompts Leave Questions and Feedback for Lisa via OOTC Pod Feedback Form  Email Lisa: lisa@lisaschlosberg.com Become a Member of the Out of the Cave Online Community - Includes Two Live Coaching Calls Monthly Out of the Cave Merch - For 10% off use code SCHLOS10 Socials Instagram Facebook YouTube

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Karen Hunter speaks with Michael Steele about seeing the human in each other, what it means to be free in America and what writing autobiographies for celebrities has taught her about our shared human experience. The pair also discuss how the word "woke" has evolved and what Damar Hamlin's injury says about the NFL and about America.Karen Hunter is a best-selling author, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the host of The Karen Hunter Show on Sirius XM Urban View Channel 126, which airs M-F from 3-6pmET.If you liked this podcast, share it with a friend or write a review on Apple Podcasts!Follow Karen @karenhunterFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast