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In 1966, fresh out of college, a young VISTA volunteer arrived in Sunbury, Pennsylvania—assigned to live with a low-income family in a home sitting just feet from an old railroad track. It was meant to be a simple placement during training. Four days in the house, then back to the main site.But the first night changed everything.Waking fully alert, she felt a hand close around hers—steady, human, and unmistakably present. What should have been terrifying felt strangely welcoming… until the next morning, when a child quietly asked the question no one wanted spoken out loud: “Did anything happen to you in that room?” #RealGhostStories #TrueGhostStory #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedHouse #PennsylvaniaHaunting #ParaormalActivity #RailroadHaunting #Apparition #AtticDoor #TactileHaunting #GhostEncounter #GhostsLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

See more here: https://karenswain.com/elevate-2026/ The word woke is used so much on social media, podcasts, interviews and in the news. People use it to attack others who have a different opinion. But what does the work WOKE really mean, what is the origin of the word and who are they attacking. Today on ELEVATE we will discuss this and more.. Please send us your questions and topics you want to covered here: https://karenswain.com/connect/ LINKS; KAren Swain Website: https://karenswain.com/ Kristin Mismash Website: https://www.kristinmismash.com/ ATP- Media: https://karenswain.com/listen/ ELEVATE is a NEW SHOW on UPRN. Live conversations and Q & A with KAren Swain and friends, around the awareness shift waking our quantum realities. Also conversations on HOT topics in the Spiritual and Consciousness genre. Audience participation - Please send in your questions. On today show KAren, Kristin and Carolann will chat about this new show and share stories. #woke #wokeworld #awakening #ascension #consciousness #5dconnection

Are events in life symbolic, or are they simply expressive moments within a vast, intelligent universe? We humans love to make meaning of things, especially unusual events or mysterious dreams. Are we justified in doing so, or are we possibly distracting ourselves from what's really going on around us. Once again, Thom offers a profound reframing of symbolism, dreaming, and the role of unbounded awareness in everyday life.You can also watch this episode in two parts on YouTube, here https://youtu.be/ExUj9fmAeVU and here https://youtu.be/gkEwft6ST-0. Episode Highlights[00:45] Q - To what extent is everything symbolic?[01:18] A - Coincidences Are a Continuum of Reality[06:24] What You See Is What You Get[08:29] Assembly Theory and Abiogenesis[12:08] Leftover Star Stuff Arguing About the Dishes[15:32] Q - What Is the Vedic Perspective on Dreams and Dreaming?[15:46] A - Dreams Aren't Dreams[18:44] A Disjointed Story[22:17] Nighttime Cognitions[25:39] Remembering Is Overrated[29:14] Crossing Thresholds of Unboundedness[32:11] Vedic Meditators Lose the Need to DreamUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

Happy 2026!In light of the new year, today's episode is a breakdown of 9 habits I've developed over the last ~5 years of my personal development journey that have delivered the highest ROI with regard to mental health, productivity, fitness/recovery, sleep, relationships, and overall success and fulfillment. Whether you're a NY resolution person or not, perhaps one or 2 sparks something in you to change. Let me know if you're gonna try one or if you've already seen benefits from any of them!0:00 — Intro06:16 — No alcohol since November 202218:48 — Consistent sleep & wake times32:25 — First 2 hours / last hour phone rule35:50 — The 10-minute rule41:03 — Waking up early49:07 — 2×20 reading rule55:28 — Sunday socials59:08 — Post-meal walks01:03:45 — 99/1 nutrition (GI-friendly foods)01:11:40 — Outro---Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.---New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide---TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)---PDF programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athleteSFAS Prep- Special forces train-upRuck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep---Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training---Let's connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutube: Terminator Training Methodwebsite: terminatortraining.comSubstack

For day two of the 30 day healthy habits challenge, Cheryl shares why hydration is so important and how to use this simple yet important habit to start your day. Disclaimer: Links may contain affiliate links, which means we may get paid a commission at no additional cost to you if you purchase through this page. Read our full disclosure here. CONNECT WITH CHERYL Shop all my healthy lifestyle favorites, lots of discounts! 21 Day Fat Loss Kickstart: Make Keto Easy, Take Diet Breaks and Still Lose Weight Dry Farm Wines, extra bottle for a penny Drinking Ketones Wild Pastures, Clean Meat to Your Doorstep 20% off for life Clean Beauty 20% off first order DIY Lashes 10% off NIRA at Home Laser for Wrinkles 10% off or current promo with code HealNourishGrow Instagram for daily stories with recipes, what I eat in a day and what’s going on in life Facebook YouTube Pinterest TikTok Amazon Store The Shoe Fairy Competition Gear Getting Started with Keto Resources The Complete Beginners Guide to Keto Getting Started with Keto Podcast Episode Getting Started with Keto Resource Guide Episode Transcript Cheryl McColgan (00:00.098)Hey everyone, I’m Cheryl McColgan and welcome to day two of the 30 day healthy habits challenge. This one I’m really excited to share with you. It is something that I have been meaning to do for a long time. So I will be doing this throughout the challenge with you. And that is to drink a glass of water after waking. That is so simple and yet I don’t know, I never do it. Do you? So ideally you want to do this. before you have your coffee, before you have anything else. I’m not telling you a very specific amount, but they make it a large glass of water. So in my world, I have this, actually I have it right here on my desk. It is empty. So it’s proof positive that I need to be drinking more water. But this is about 16 to 20 ounces in this glass. And that is what I like you to do before you do anything else. Now, if you happen to get this on the, you you get this in the morning, but more than likely, You might have already had your coffee or you’re listening to this while you’re drinking your coffee. If that’s the case, like I said, this is easy peasy challenge, right? No big deal. Just try it tomorrow instead, along with your habit that’s going to come tomorrow. But if you’re hearing this in time, drink that glass of water before anything else and then you can move on. So why this is important. Even mild dehydration can affect your mood and attention. And hydrating early in the day, it supports everything, energy, digestion, performance, you’re hydrating your cells. And one of the people that I interviewed before on the podcast, they were saying, ideally, you know, for the challenge, we’re drinking this kind of large glass right at the beginning of the day, but ideally, you want to be hydrating throughout your day, because you need that extra hydration for your cells on an ongoing basis, not just all at once. So as much as we hate those little Stanley cups and everything that people carry around, If you can have one of those or have this glass of water on your desk and take a few sips like every few minutes, that’s really the ideal way to hydrate. And this is again, starting the day with a simple success. just gives you a good mindset for the entire day, knowing that you already had one small win and it’s just a great habit to start. So another thing you can do is you can set this habit up at night. So maybe you actually put a glass of water Cheryl McColgan (02:14.754)by your bed before you go to sleep. And that way when you wake up, you immediately drink that glass of water. This can also help if you’re like me, I take thyroid medication first thing in the morning and I have to wait 30 minutes before I can eat or do anything else anyway. So how I’m gonna approach this challenge is I always just, my thyroid pills are very, very small. So I always swallow them dry while I’m still in bed in the morning. But I’m gonna make it a point for this challenge to bring up a glass of water with me in the evening, put it next to my bed, put it right next to my thyroid pills. And I’ll just do that all at once. So that’s also a little intro into what we call habit stacking, which we’ll be talking about throughout this challenge, but more specifically on one of the days. but basically all habit stacking is, is just take one thing that you already do consistently and then put another habit right with it. So for me, I am very good about always taking my thyroid medication in the morning, but I don’t have a glass of water next to it. And I generally don’t get out of bed to do it. So the way I’m going to make it easy on myself is to just put a glass of water next to the bed. So anyway, it’s like I said, if you missed it this morning, try it tomorrow and then try it with the habit. That’s how kind of all these are. it’s for some reason, you don’t get the email until later in the day and you miss it, just do it the next day. They’re two simple habits. They don’t take any time at all. And so waiting until the next day is completely fine. So again, no need to be perfect. Just one glass. If you do a smaller glass than me, no judgment there. You can do whatever size works for you, but drink a glass of water. Okay. I will see you tomorrow.

Season 5, Episode 705: Enjoy an excerpt from the book "Tempting Tara", written by Cozy DuBois, narrated by podcast host Ruan Willow, then come back and watch the full interview episode featuring Cozy DuBois! Tempting Tara (affiliate link) Get the book Book Blurb published online:  With a former fling now a cherished friendship, Tara secretly longs for more. But is desire enough to bridge two damaged souls? Tara Sanderson is determined to be a good friend when Lee and Antonio's upcoming wedding means countless hours in close company with Gabe Cooper, the best man and her secret ex-flame. Armed with her many rules and meager emotional resilience, she hides her feelings to protect herself. Friendship is more than enough; the man who unknowingly broke her heart has become a beloved friend. After years of therapy and seclusion to recover from a string of abusive relationships, Gabe feels whole enough to love again. His obsessive infatuation with the stranger who stole his shattered heart has healed into manageable yearning for the Tara he's come to know. Instead of pining after yet another person who will never love him back—or worse, pursuing her and losing their friendship—he reluctantly agrees to the blind dates his mom sets up for him. Tara's self-control slips after learning he's looking for love with anyone but her, revealing she's not as content to be "just friends" as she pretends. Ever the hopeless romantic, Gabe tries to show Tara how good they could be together. Tara must break all her rules to accept the happiness she longs for, but her habit of running from her feelings may be more than Gabe's still-fragile heart can bear. Connect with author Cozy DuBois Cozy Dubois (they/them) thought writing fiction was a long-lost hobby. A longtime lover of romance novels, Cozy has renewed their love for writing by telling stories for and about LGBTQ+ people. They hope to bring more books into the world that represent the complex and entangled relationships between friends, lovers, and chosen family found in the queer community they love.  Based in Minneapolis, they enjoy life with their partner, two hound dogs, a regal queen of a cat, dozens of houseplants, and a garden that has seen better days. Find them with a beverage in hand on a patio anytime the temp is above freezing or planning their next vacation when it's not.  

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What if the first few minutes after you wake up could eliminate midlife self-doubt? Discover the neuroscience behind morning rituals, how tiny habits rewire your brain, and why consistency beats motivation every time. Dab-Row Radio Inc City: Oceanside Address: 3784 Mission Avenue Website: https://www.twominuteswiththeman.com/

Dr. Tudor Francu is a Romanian-born anesthesiologist and real estate investor with over 15 years of experience. After immigrating to the U.S. at age 28 and building a successful medical practice, Tudor began investing in real estate—starting with single-family homes before transitioning into multifamily syndications. He has managed 30+ properties, overseen operations on multifamily assets, and now serves as a general partner in large-scale apartment deals. Tudor is the founder of Stellar Multifamily and host of the Stellar Success Podcast.     Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here.     Key Takeaways: Investing with the right people is more important than the projected returns Being a passive investor first can be a strategic way to learn syndication before becoming a general partner Vertically integrated operators are more likely to succeed than those who outsource key roles Clear, frequent, and transparent communication is the hallmark of a great sponsor Taking action—even imperfectly—is essential for success in real estate     Topics From Romania to Real Estate How Tudor transitioned from anesthesiologist to real estate investor The financial mindset inherited from growing up in a communist country How Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad shaped his investment journey Starting Small, Scaling Smart Why he began with single-family homes What prompted the leap into multifamily How he built comfort through small wins before scaling Passive Investing as a Learning Strategy Tudor's reasons for starting as an LP What he learned from both good and bad operators Why passive investing is crucial for risk-aware growth Becoming a General Partner What it took to make the transition The critical role of transparency and communication A candid story about walking away from a deal days before closing Vertically Integrated Teams Why vertical integration improves success rates The operational advantages of in-house management Lessons from bad deals with third-party vendors Lessons on Leadership and Communication Why leasing agents are the most important people on-site Structuring compensation to align with asset performance What investors should really ask sponsors before committing    

 As Christmas fades and real life returns, Jeremiah 31 offers hope after loss: God is still gathering and healing. This sermon invites you to choose the kingdom daily—peace, hope, joy, and love as allegiances that shape who you become. 

You can have liver damage for decades without any signs of liver failure. Spotting these 7 early signs of liver disease could save your life. Find out about the signs your liver is dying so you can act before it's too late.0:00 Introduction: 7 signs your liver is dying0:32 The real cause of liver damage 1:14 7 liver dying symptoms3:05 Right shoulder pain4:06 Itchy skin and liver disease 5:16 Swollen abdomen and liver problems6:57 Reversing liver damage 8:22 How to improve liver health quickly Your liver is the hardest-working organ in your body, and the only major organ that can completely regenerate.Here are 7 liver warning signs that may indicate liver damage before the issue becomes too severe.1. Waking up between 2 and 3 a.m. A dysfunctional liver causes excessive blood sugar swings at night. A steep drop in blood sugar while you're sleeping spikes adrenaline, which will wake you up.2. Right shoulder painWhen the liver is damaged, bile production slows down, leading to sluggish and clogged bile ducts. This can cause referred pain in the right shoulder. 3. Bruise easilyThe liver makes clotting factors, so if it's damaged, you may find that you bruise more easily. 4. ItchingItching at night, particularly on the bottom of the feet and other parts of the body, can be caused by excess bile that backs up in the liver. 5. Low tolerance to alcoholPeople with liver problems can not efficiently break down alcohol, which causes more toxicity in the body.6. Fat belly/skinny legs A protruding belly is usually caused by an advanced form of liver damage called ascites, where fluid begins to build up in the abdomen. This is often associated with legs that are skinny due to muscle loss. 7. Brain irritationWhen the liver is damaged, you can't effectively break down protein, which causes a backup of ammonia. This affects cognitive function and personality, leading to irritability, temper issues, brain fog, and difficulty focusing.You can go from a severely damaged liver to a healthy liver within weeks by avoiding hidden sugars in your diet!Try these 7 tips to improve liver health and reverse liver damage:1. Stop snacking2. Eliminate sugar, starch, and seed oils 3. Eat more high-quality meat and vegetables4. Go to sleep earlier5. Choose organic foods6. Consume cruciferous vegetables7. Take TUDCA supplementsDr. Eric Berg DC Bio:Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Waking up between 2–3 AM is not insomnia or bad luck. It's a biological response driven by low blood sugar and rising cortisol. In this episode, Ben Azadi explains why your body wakes you up alert and wired, and shares a simple, science-backed protocol to fall back asleep within minutes. What You'll Learn: Why nighttime wakeups are caused by cortisol and blood sugar crashes The exact 4-step protocol to calm your nervous system and restore sleep How nasal breathing, humming, and vagus nerve activation reduce stress fast Why raw honey + sea salt stabilizes blood sugar without ruining fat loss How gratitude (“Vitamin G”) signals safety to the brain The role of liver health, circadian rhythm, and minerals in sleep quality How to prevent 2 AM wakeups long-term through lifestyle changes FREE GUIDE: Better Than Ozempic - https://bit.ly/3MPfc49 

If it feels easy, familiar, and safe, chances are—it's not changing anything.Growth has a price.And that price is discomfort.Think about it.Waking up earlier than you want to.Cutting off people you've outgrown.Saying no to distractions.Starting when you don't feel ready.Staying disciplined when motivation disappears.

Start the 2-Minute Nervous System Reset - https://alignbreathing.com/resetYour body is trying to tell you a story... but you keep ignoring it.In this episode from the Align Podcast, Peter Levine PhD, founder of Somatic Experiencing, joins Aaron to explore how trauma lives in the body and how we can reclaim our innate healing ability. Peter also breaks down why talk therapy alone often isn't enough and offers practical guidance for reconnecting with your body's wisdom.OUR GUESTPeter A Levine, Ph.D., is the developer of Somatic Experiencing® (SE™), a naturalistic and neurobiological approach to healing trauma, which he has developed over the past 50 years. He holds a doctorate in Biophysics from UC Berkeley and a doctorate in Psychology from International University. He is the Founder and President of the Ergos Institute of Somatic Education and the Founder and Advisor for Somatic Experiencing International, where his work has been taught to over 30,000 healers in over 42 countries. He recently finished his Autobiography, An Autobiography of Trauma, A Healing Journey, and is the author of several best-selling books on trauma, including Waking the Tiger, Healing Trauma (published in over 29 languages); In an Unspoken Voice, How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness; and Trauma and Memory, Brain and Body in a Search for the Living Past.PETER LEVINE

This week, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my own evolution through one of my favorite portals: reading. In this end-of-year solo episode, I walk you through all 26 books I read in 2025. These are the ones that cracked me open, challenged my assumptions, expanded my worldview, and quietly shaped the way I've shown up on the podcast, in my work, and in my life this year. Rather than sharing a quick top-five list, I take you on the full chronological journey, because the order matters. When you hear these books in the sequence I read them, you'll notice the threads of curiosity, deconstruction, healing, and spiritual expansion that guided me month by month.From faith and deconstruction, to ancestral wisdom, to the divine feminine, to creativity, to the witch wound, to energy work, to nature, to body literacy, these books formed a kind of breadcrumb trail for me — each one helping me ask bigger questions, soften old assumptions, and step deeper into the Wild & Waking journey we've been walking together. Some I devoured. Some I wrestled with. A few I didn't finish. And all of them, in one way or another, became teachers in my own unraveling, remembering, reclamation, and rise.Whether you want to expand your 2026 reading list, reflect on your own year of inner growth, or simply follow along with the journey behind the journey, this episode is a deep, thoughtful companion. And if any book sparks something for you, trust that. Pick it up, explore it, and see where it leads. The books that call to us often arrive right on time.The full list, with links, photos, descriptions, and author podcast episodes, is available HERE so you can revisit any title or conversation that catches your attention.In this episode, I explore:A full breakdown of all 26 books I read in 2025 and how each one shaped my personal growth, spiritual awakening, and inner transformationThe reading themes that defined my year: deconstruction, spiritual healing, feminine power, ancestral wisdom, and embodied self-trustHow books on Christian nationalism, faith deconstruction, and religious trauma supported my journey into a more authentic, expansive spiritualityTitles that introduced me to ancestral healing, Indigenous wisdom, earth-based spirituality, and reconnecting with the cycles of natureBooks exploring the divine feminine, goddess history, the witch wound, and women's empowerment across history and mythologyMy honest reviews of astrology books, lunar cycle guides, moon-phase practices, and beginner resources on energy healing, Reiki, chakras, and aurasParenting and nervous system resources that helped me understand emotional regulation, generational patterns, and conscious parentingNature-focused books on ecological consciousness, reciprocity, forest science, and our spiritual connection to the landCreativity and artistry titles that supported my writing process, mindset, and the shift from consumption to creationThe books I didn't finish, why I stepped away, and how I decide what's aligned for my seasonMy top five book recommendations of 2025 and who they're ideal for (faith deconstruction, divine feminine, ancestral wisdom, midlife reinvention, spiritual identity work)How my 2025 reading list influenced the Wild & Waking podcast, The Coven, my coaching, and the wider conversations we shared this yearAn invitation to reflect on your own 2025 reading journey, personal evolution, and the topics you want to explore in 2026Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram:

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Take a moment to be still. To let everything pause. Close your eyes… And soften your breath. PAUSE Loosen the muscles in your face, Let your tongue fall from the roof of your mouth, Feel the way your body gently begins to open, As if it's responding to an invitation — To come alive, slowly. PAUSE Nature never hurries, And yet everything is accomplished. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life. If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want! Namaste, Beautiful,

Still being pursued by the Piebalds, but resting for now, Fitz is woken up by Nighteyes. Dutiful is almost fully with the Cat and Fitz, through the Skill, learns of Peladine. Waking up, Fitz, Nighteyes, and the Fool flee, trying to escape the pursuit. Unfortunately, they are cornered by the standing Skill Pillars and take their last stand. Saying their goodbyes, Nighteyes and the Fool convince Fitz to escape through the pillar.  We're crying while reading Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb, book 1 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings. 

Waking up to -3 this morning, but things warm up later today. Details from WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer on The WCCO Morning news

Tim and Mary take a look at the headlines, once again – and another news cycle that just bears out how late the hour is. Waking up to a weekend of violence, we have to not only ask ourselves why, but it makes us want to shout from the hilltops: “Enough! Stop it!” The average American does struggle with the lawlessness we witness in bundles sometimes, but we feel completely helpless to do anything about it. We look at why the evil is so ramped up. We also take a look at Europe and it’s unbelievable, unrelenting pursuit of a surveillance state. It makes us all wonder who exactly gave who permission to look at every chat and text their citizens send. Also, we have to examine the underpinnings of the Australian Hanukkah rampage and discuss what Hanukkah actually is. The signs were all there, but just like October 7, there wasn’t enough time or energy to take any of it seriously. How dark will it get before the True Light returns for His people?

In this powerful episode of the She Believed She Could™ Podcast, host Allison Walsh sits down with Kim Casaburi, co-founder of Serotonin Centers, to talk about hormone therapy, menopause, longevity medicine and what it really means to protect your health span, not just your lifespan.Inspired by her own brutal experience with perimenopause, Kim shares how years of exhaustion, brain fog, sleepless nights and feeling dismissed by doctors finally led her to discover hormone optimization, reclaim her life and build a franchise model that helps women do the same.From fitness franchises to longevity medicine, Kim and her husband Eric have spent decades in the health and wellness space. In this conversation, Kim opens up about what she went through physically and emotionally, why “nobody's coming” became a turning point, and how Serotonin Centers now helps women and men access science-backed support for hormones, nutrition, skin health and overall vitality.You'll learn:✨ Why so many women are dismissed or misdiagnosed during perimenopause and menopause✨ How optimized hormones support heart health, bone density, cognition and energy✨ The difference between “looking better” and truly healing from the inside out✨ Why blood work, health analysis and symptom tracking matter in midlife✨ How IV therapy, peptides, skincare and strength treatments can support longevity✨ What to look for in a hormone or longevity clinic and how to self-advocate✨ How prioritizing your health impacts your family, community and confidence✨ Why giving yourself permission to rest, receive support and choose what's good for you is not selfishIf you're:In your 40s or 50s and feeling “off” but keep being told “this is just aging”Waking up exhausted, irritable or foggy and wondering if this is your new normalCurious about hormone replacement therapy, longevity medicine or IV therapyReady to be proactive about your long-term health, energy and confidence…this conversation will help you feel seen, give you language to bring to your providers, and remind you that you are worth feeling good in your body at every stage of life.

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 Biblical joy is not denial or optimism, but resilient trust in God's faithfulness. This Advent sermon from Isaiah 35 invites listeners to choose joy in the wilderness through gratitude, service, and generosity while living toward God's promised future. 

Waking up after a very long night of play. 3 hours of rest before heading out for the day. Airport travel. Huge snowstorm. The trip home.

(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk, guided meditation, questions and responses was offered on 13 December, 2025 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!” 00:00 - DHAMMA TALK 44:15 - GUIDED MEDITATION 01:12:10 - Q&R

This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women's language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Harnessing Emotional Energy to Navigate Midlife Health & Hormonal Shifts Next Episode - EveryDay Home Health: How I Wellness-Proofed My New House More Like This - Progressive Relaxation in Menopause: A Unique Practical Podcast Episode Resources: Get your BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough here and use promo code FLIPPING50 during checkout to save 15%.Link: https://www.bioptimizers.com/flipping  Get your Blue Sky CBD here for 20% off. Link: https://www.flippingfifty.com/blueskycbd  Get your Sunlighten Sauna here!

Prosper's shattered mind holds fragments of terrifying truth. As his cryptic warnings intensify, Darla and Maela piece together a chilling prophecy: Something ancient stirs in the Eastern Sky. When Prosper screams that the dragons are waking, the thieves realize they must return to the very place that broke him—facing the wizards who nearly destroyed them before. But this time, Maela isn't approaching as a refugee.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

The Power of Awakening by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, beloved spiritual teacher who used to say, "This is not about self-help. It's about self-realization, which is way beyond self-help." offers spiritual tools to transcend your current circumstances and old patterns in order to reach true fulfillment. Wayne will help you understand what an illusion much of life is, so you can see the big picture and spark deep transformation (that is, "the ability to go beyond your form"), resulting in peace and harmony in all areas of your life. Mindfulness Practices and Spiritual Tools to Transform Your Life0:00 Intro1:14 WELCOME, in this video we...2:23 Waking and Dreaming levels of consciousness3:48 The Highest form of Intelligence you can get to is5:00 The PATH to understanding the BIG PICTURE is8:14 As you become more forgiving...8:54 KEY 1 - Banish the Doubt10:28 KEY 2 - Cultivate the Witness11:45 KEY 3 - Shut Down the Inner Dialog13:23 KEY 4 Tame the ego16:03 How do we get to World Peace?17:36 An interesting Visualization Study19:30 How do you use your present moment?19:55 As you go into the Meditative State you...20:48 This is more then "self-help"!22:18 AND..."The Power of Awakening" by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer - Book PReviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 8 Book 49Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3KsfXzsGET IT. READ :)#spirituality #awakening #enlightenment FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

In this episode we speak with Anglican Deacon and writer Jayne Manfredi, whose work explores the female body as a place of truth-telling, theological insight and spiritual transformation. Jayne talks with striking honesty about midlife, menopause and the shifting experience of embodiment — the leaking, aching, changing realities many women learn to hide — and reflects on the Church's persistent discomfort with women's bodies and the silence that often surrounds this life stage.Drawing on her book Waking the Women, Jayne describes menopause as a kind of wilderness: a time when old maps fail, identities unravel and a more authentic self begins to emerge. She speaks of rage, grief, liberation and the unexpected sense of resurrection that can follow the drying-up of long-held roles and expectations. Along the way she reflects on class and authenticity, the pressure to remain “nice”, and the ways midlife invites a more grounded, embodied, unapologetic faith.This is a conversation about bodies, meaning and the sacred work of becoming ourselves in midlife, told with warmth, humour and fierce honesty.After the interview Nomad hosts Tim Nash and Joy Brooks consider what Jayne's insights stirred in them, reflecting on embodiment, ageing, social expectations, and the wide range of experiences that shape how different people navigate midlife.Interview starts at 12m 39sBooks, quotes, links →The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful and wonderful listeners. By supporting us, you gain access to Nomad's online spaces—like the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge, and Book Club—as well as bonus episodes such as Nomad Contemplations, Therapeutic Reflections, and Nomad Revisited.If you'd like to join our lovely community of supporters, head over to our Patreon page. You might even be rewarded with a Nomad pen or our coveted Beloved Listener mug!If a monthly commitment isn't possible right now, a one-off donation is always deeply appreciated—you can do that here.Looking to connect with others nearby? Check out the Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook group.And if you're up for sharing your own story, we regularly post reflections from listeners on our blog—all with the hope of fostering deeper understanding, connection and supportive relationships. If you'd like to share your story on the blog, contact us for more information here.

 Pastor Mark unpacks Isaiah 11 and shows how biblical hope empowers us to resist despair, trust God's promises, and work for justice. Hope is not optimism—it's courageous, faithful resistance in a fearful world. 

Adam creates a hypnosis session designed to help those who wake up after sleeping to sleep well and to get back to sleep quickly if they do wake up. To access a a subscriber-only version with no intro, outro, explanation, or ad breaks and with early access, tap 'Subscribe' nearby or click the following link.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/adam-cox858/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send us a textWhat if the lifelong hunt for meaning is just a game of hide and seek—where you're both the hider and the one who finds? We dive into a radical yet simple shift: end the chase, sit for five minutes as Christ, and remember the changeless awareness that's been here all along. From that place, the ego's urgency softens, and the world stops feeling like a problem to escape.We walk through a grounded practice for joining your humanity and divinity without bypassing life's messiness. Fog on your skin, a tense commute, or a hard conversation can become sacraments when you choose presence over panic. We explore how feeling your feelings—fully and without drama—ends the reflex to numb, control, or fix. Blessing the news becomes training for nervous system steadiness and compassion, giving you the freedom to act wisely without being captured by fear. The thread running through it all is audacious: there is only God. If that's true, what is left to fear?This conversation opens a door to oneness that's practical, not precious. Forgiveness becomes workable when the “other” is recognized as your own Self in another form. Your life—work, family, health—becomes an intentional curriculum, not a punishment. Waking up doesn't erase challenges; it reframes them as material for creativity, courage, and love. Five minutes a day as Christ isn't about performance; it's a tether to truth that can reshape your attention, your choices, and your joy.If this resonates, help more seekers find it: rate the show on Spotify or Apple, leave a one-line review, and share this episode with a friend who's tired of striving. Want to go deeper together? Email hello at revelationbreathwork dot com and join the Facebook group in our show notes to raise your hand for a 2026 group program.Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthewayofmasteryIf you'd like to support the podcast, you can donate here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewayofmasteryIf you would like to experience Revelation Breathwork, you can get our FREE 3-part Breathwork for Beginners series here.Purchase The Way of Mastery here. (This is a link to the Shanti Christo website, not Amazon. I want to support the organization. I don't receive any commission from this.)You can purchase access to the Lesson 5 Guided Meditation Prayer that Jason recorded here for $4.44

Ten years ago, a group of women in The Irish Times got together to envisage a podcast that told stories about the female experience and provided a space for women to share their passions, projects and plights. From there, The Irish Times Women's Podcast was born. Over the past ten years, the podcast has heard from political leaders, sexual abuse survivors, campaigners, comedians, health professionals, authors, academics, relationship experts and every(woman) in between. Earlier this week, to celebrate a decade of conversation, craic and captivating stories, The Women's Podcast hosted a live event at the Peacock Theatre in Dublin. On the night, Róisín Ingle and Kathy Sheridan reflected on the most memorable moments from ten years of telling stories - from Waking the Feminists to Repealing the 8th - with contributions from some special guests in the audience. Irish Times opinion editor Jennifer O'Connell was also there on the night to discuss some of the biggest stories of the week. Plus, poet and friend of the show Jan Brierton delivered a gorgeous poem called The Revolution will be Podcast. In today's episode, we're bringing you a selection of highlights from the nights festivities. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are moments where the mission chooses you.Marine Corps Radio Operator SgtMaj Ted Painter was stationed in Okinawa when everything changed. A sudden illness left him paralyzed, intubated, and fighting his way out of an ICU with no windows and no clear answers.In this episode, Ted walks through how he went from that hospital bed to Iraq, then into Fortune 500 work, and finally into his role at CareSource Military and Veterans. He now focuses on improving how military families get care and support.We talk about Okinawa, Guillain-Barre, transition, mental health, TRICARE, military transition, and why Marines never really stop being Marines.Timestamps:00:00 Waking up paralyzed in the ICU00:38 How the crisis became a mission05:21 Okinawa, Guillain-Barre, and learning to walk again15:42 Fighting out of the hospital with Marine grit24:20 Finding purpose in healthcare29:39 What the TRICARE Prime demo actually is35:04 How this could change care for military families45:47 Open season, eligibility, and how to enrollHow veterans can use CareSource Military and Veterans:If you are in the Tampa or Atlanta areas and you are eligible for TRICARE Prime, you may be able to choose the TRICARE Prime demo with CareSource Military and Veterans. This is a Defense Health Agency program that gives families another option for how their care is supported. It does not replace TRICARE.What it offers:Simpler access to specialists within the networkHelp from real people when you need it (not chatbots)A focus on scheduling appointments faster and closer to homeFor eligible retirees and their family members who choose CareSource during the demo, the TRICARE Prime enrollment fee is waived for the first 12 months. Open season runs from Nov 11 to Dec 9. That is the window where you can choose CareSoure.To learn more or check your eligibility:CareSourceMilitary.comQuestions about the TRICARE Prime demo: 1-833-230-2080Ready to enroll during TRICARE Open Season: 1-877-996-9333

Today's show tackles the uncomfortable truth: not every "spiritual helper" is on your side. We break down a series of short but potent dreams—canaries, scrambled eggs, a gorgeous man with an ugly mouth, contact-papered windows, a locker-room monster, plastic "foghorns," an airplane intercom—and show how they warn about masked influence, scrambled gifts, and hidden energetic connections. Then we pivot to two follow-up dreams ("Trevor Loses His Wand" and "I'm Always Precise on Timing") that model exactly how to detect, remove, and re-check those connections.   You'll learn: • How dreams flag scrambled gifts (canary + scrambled eggs) and masked guides (beauty with a "bad mouth"). • Why "contact paper" across windows signals blocked visibility into your field. • How an autistic boy in a dream (and waking life) validates perception of evil ("Perceval" pun) and confirms the warning. • What the locker-room creature reveals about who's really behind the mask. • The case for foghorns and airplane intercoms—when your dreams say "you must warn others." • A practical connection sweep: checking for incoming/outgoing links (especially from chakras) and clearing the outgoing ones you own. • Why not to "clear" others unless it's your lane—and how to build your own defense routines.   Want the truth? Check your dreams. They show what's really happening—and who's doing it.    ⸻   Chapters • 00:00 Smiles can be deceiving: the opener & why dreams tell the truth  • 00:23 Welcome & setup • 01:16 Canary + scrambled eggs: "scrambled gifts" warning • 03:11 The gorgeous man with the ugly mouth: spotting a mask • 06:03 "Perceval" (perceived evil): autistic radar & the real tell • 08:01 Contact paper over windows: hiding the work • 09:02 Locker-room creature: what's behind the glamour • 12:09 Plastic plants → foghorns: when your dream says "warn people" • 12:40 Airplane intercom: you're handed the mic—use it • 13:26 Waking-life sync: autistic boy flags the same source • 15:13 Lightworkers get duped—how it becomes a lesson • 16:43 Building your "defense against the dark arts" toolkit • 18:58 Don't clear others unless it's your gift • 19:43 "Trevor Loses His Wand": connection created → severed • 22:00 How to run a connection sweep (incoming/outgoing; chakras) • 24:10 "I'm Always Precise on Timing": airport connections & "voodoo" clue • 25:38 Takeaways: trust the dream, follow its instructions • 26:16 Outro & quick reminder to audit your connections regularly

This Advent message explores Isaiah's vision of swords turned into plowshares and invites us to choose God's peace in a fearful world. Through Spirit-led imagination and daily faithfulness, we become peacemakers shaped by the world God intends to bring.

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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 3826: Jay and Heather Harrington share how reclaiming the quiet hours of early morning can transform long-stalled goals into daily progress. With practical tips and personal insights, they reveal why waking early isn't just a habit, it's a pathway to clarity, productivity, and meaningful achievement. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/magic-early-morning Quotes to ponder: "The early morning hours are peaceful and quiet, and therefore productive." "How you start your day determines the quality of your day, and how you spend your days determines the quality of your life." "Start Slowly. If you wake up at 7 a.m. now, don't immediately start setting the alarm for 5 a.m. Waking up early is a muscle you need to exercise." 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 3826: Jay and Heather Harrington share how reclaiming the quiet hours of early morning can transform long-stalled goals into daily progress. With practical tips and personal insights, they reveal why waking early isn't just a habit, it's a pathway to clarity, productivity, and meaningful achievement. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/magic-early-morning Quotes to ponder: "The early morning hours are peaceful and quiet, and therefore productive." "How you start your day determines the quality of your day, and how you spend your days determines the quality of your life." "Start Slowly. If you wake up at 7 a.m. now, don't immediately start setting the alarm for 5 a.m. Waking up early is a muscle you need to exercise." 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 3826: Jay and Heather Harrington share how reclaiming the quiet hours of early morning can transform long-stalled goals into daily progress. With practical tips and personal insights, they reveal why waking early isn't just a habit, it's a pathway to clarity, productivity, and meaningful achievement. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/magic-early-morning Quotes to ponder: "The early morning hours are peaceful and quiet, and therefore productive." "How you start your day determines the quality of your day, and how you spend your days determines the quality of your life." "Start Slowly. If you wake up at 7 a.m. now, don't immediately start setting the alarm for 5 a.m. Waking up early is a muscle you need to exercise." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

reference: Sri Aurobindo, Bases of Yoga, Chapter 3, In Difficulty, pg. 48This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/the-separation-of-states-of-conscious-awareness-between-the-waking-state-the-sleep-state-and-the-spiritual-realms/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net  The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo's writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com#Sri Aurobindo #yoga #integral yoga #samadhi #sleep #consciousness #spirituality

Salt Lake Dirt is wrapping up its coverage FilmQuest this week! FilmQuest is one of my favorite film festivals out there. Check it out!---2025 FilmQuestEpisode 353Film: The Waking CallGuest: Riccardo SurianoWatch the Trailer---On the Radio on 11/3/25KPCR 92.9FM Los GatosKMRT 101.9FM Santa CruzKVBE 91.9FM Portland, ORwww.kpcr.orgwww.saltlakedirt.com

GreenRanger recaps the top KC Cup decks, Forbidden/Limited List update, Marik Ishtar and Duel Quest!  #YGODuelLinks #YGOMasterDuel #duellinks #yugioh #podcast

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going."  That's a quote from one of my favourite people, and a friend of this podcast, Jim Rohn.  Listening to one of his lectures—for that is what they were—in 2017 changed my life, and I hope this episode will change yours. Let's get started.  Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin Join the Time And Life Mastery Programme here. Use the coupon code: codisgreat to get 50% off. Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived The Time Sector System 5th Year Anniversary The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack  The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page Script | 393 Hello, and welcome to episode 393 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show.  Discipline is unsustainable. You probably have discovered that. Yet there are many people we look at and see someone living what many would describe as a disciplined life. So how do they do it?  Well, I can promise you it's not discipline. Discipline is like a rocket used when launching a spacecraft—it's required initially to get the spacecraft off the ground, but once in orbit, the rocket can be discarded. Then the balance between forward velocity and the Earth's gravitational pull maintains the spacecraft in orbit.  And that's how these outwardly “disciplined” people do it. They decide what it is they want to accomplish—healthy eating, regular exercise, journal writing, daily and weekly planning, etc. And then they “launch”.  A lot of effort and focus is required initially, but after a few weeks, their forward velocity—or the habit—takes over and it becomes something they just do.  And you can do the same. And this week's question is about how to go from an idea to turning that idea into something you will “just do”.  So, with that said, let me hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice for this week's question.  This week's question comes from Anna. Anna asks, Hi Carl, for the last three or four years, I have done your Annual Planning exercise. And each year, I fail to accomplish the things I set out to do. I feel I don't have the discipline to keep my commitments. There's always something else that gets in the way. How do you help people start to live a more disciplined life?  Hi Anna, thank you for your question.  As I alluded to a moment ago, it's not really about discipline. That's a fuel that will run out eventually. Sure, it can get you started, but if you don't develop the habit or routine over a few weeks, the consistency you want will slip away, and you're back at square one.  The problem with discipline—and, for that matter, motivation—is that they rely on the human condition. For discipline, you need willpower. Willpower diminishes throughout the day.  You start with strong willpower, and as the day goes on, that power slowly wears down. But it is also dependent on how much sleep you got, whether you are in a good or bad mood, whether you are stressed or anxious, and the people around you.  You may have heard the advice to ditch your “toxic friends”. They are the ones who keep pulling you down to their level. If someone were attempting to give up smoking, the advice given is to stay away from their smoking friends.  If you surround yourself with people who hate exercise and you decide, for example, you want to take up the “from couch to 5K” programme, you're not going to find a lot of support from the people you surround yourself with. They have become what is known as “toxic friends”.  Instead of thinking you need discipline to achieve the things you want to achieve, look at what you can do to make achieving your goals easier. Imagine you decided you wanted to read more books. Many people will set the goal to read a certain number of pages or chapters each day. This method requires immense discipline to maintain consistency.  You see, people often set these goals when they are rested, unstressed, and motivated. What you need to think about is what a realistic target would be if you were tired, unmotivated, and just wanted to curl up and scroll through your phone.  A better approach would be to set a time target. For example, one of my clients wanted to finish reading the pile of books in his home office this year. He had around thirty-five books he'd bought, and they were real books, not ebooks.  I suggested to him that he set a target of reading for 20 minutes every evening before going to bed. This, he felt, was realistic on days he was tired out.  Speaking to him last week, he said he had discovered that on most days he read for well over 45 minutes, and on some days he read for over an hour.  Over the course of 2025, he's only missed two days—and those days were when he was at home, but was away on a business trip.  He finished reading the books by the end of August. He's now buying books again and is confident he'll stay on top of them.  What happened here was that my client set a realistic goal based on the worst-case scenario rather than the best-case scenario. On most days, he exceeded his set minimum, which meant he finished his goal well before the deadline.  Another factor in his success here was the set time in the evening before going to bed. That gave him an anchor point.  This is why I recommend that people who wish to write a journal do it in the morning rather than in the evening. You have more control over the morning than you do the evening. And it's a great way to begin your day with a nice cup of tea or coffee, and a place to write down your thoughts and feelings before the day gets going.  You can add to your journal in the evening if you wish, but if you want to be consistent in writing, you will find that starting your day with your journal will help you write every day.  I remember back in July when we went to Ireland to see my parents. There were my wife and my parents-in-law, and we stayed at my wife's aunt's house the night before, since she lived close to the airport and our flight was early the next morning. Waking up at 4 am with everyone running around, making sure they had everything, didn't feel appropriate for me to write my journal at that point. So I skipped it. However, by the time we got to the airport, went through security, and settled in to wait for our flight, I felt this urge to write. So, I found a small coffee shop, got a coffee and sat down to write.  The sense of relief I felt after writing my journal left me relaxed and ready for the long travels ahead.  There was no need for discipline or motivation. It had become something I do every morning, and when I don't, something feels wrong.  And that's what you are trying to do. Turning whatever it is you want to do consistently into your way of life.  This is why brushing your teeth when you wake up and before you go to bed is automatic. You learn to do it when you are young, and after a lot of nagging from your parents, it soon becomes automatic. The thought of going out in the morning without brushing your teeth probably leaves you horrified.  But if you stop and think about it, brushing your teeth in the morning is inconvenient. There's a lot to do: get the kids ready for school, prepare their breakfast and get yourself ready. Three or four minutes in the bathroom, moving your arm from left to right… Argh! But you do it.  You don't need motivation or discipline. You just do it. It's a part of your life.  I was talking with a running friend of mine recently who wakes up at 6:00 am every morning, rain or shine, and goes out for his morning run at 6:30. I asked him if he ever considered staying in bed when the wind was howling outside and the rain was pouring down. He shuddered. The very thought of not going out for his morning run shocked him.  He doesn't need discipline or motivation to get up and go for a run. His problem would be if the doctor told him to stay in bed for a few days. Then he's really struggling because staying in bed is not his lifestyle.  All those people you look at and think, “Gosh, they are disciplined” —they never think they are. To them, whatever they do is just a part of their life.  I'm lucky because I have a dog. Dogs need exercise. They love walking. And Louis is no exception. It's one of the highlights of his day. This means I need to find an hour each day to go for a walk with him. Yet, I don't need any discipline to take him for his walk. It's just something I do each day.  Similarly, at 4:30 pm, I do my exercise. 4:30 pm triggers the start of my evening routine. I exercise for an hour, take a shower, then go downstairs and cook dinner. I do this six days a week, with Saturday being the exception.  It never occurs to me not to go upstairs and exercise. If I'm not feeling great, I'll do a lighter session; sometimes I may only do some stretching. But at 4:30, I know it's time to stop work and exercise. It's just what I do. It's a part of my everyday routine.  Now, one more thing, Anna. A mistake many people make is trying to do too many things at once. When you do this, you are diluting yourself too much.  Remember, to accomplish anything, you will need some discipline and focus to begin with. You're trying to do something that is not a part of your regular life, and it will feel uncomfortable at first.  I mentioned focus there because this is when you may need your calendar or task manager to nudge you for a few weeks—reminding you that you have something to do.  It's easier to focus on one thing at a time. A trick I started using—and found very effective—was to divide the year into quarters and start one new thing each quarter. This gave me three months to develop the necessary habits to turn whatever it was I wanted to change into a solid habit.  There's no rush to accomplish these things. As Bill Gates said, “most people overestimate what they can achieve in a year and underestimate what they can accomplish in twelve months” Focusing on one thing at a time means you need less focus and less time.  And finally, if you were trying to do a new activity every day, you're likely to miss some days. Take the reading habit, if your goal is to read for twenty minutes every day, allow yourself some wriggle room.  Rather than thinking you failed because you missed a day, look at achieving an 80%+ success rate. It's hard to start a new activity and be consistent with it at first. It's likely you will forget or just not do the activity one day. That's okay. It doesn't mean you failed.  What matters is that you acknowledge the skip and get back to it the next day. That way, you're not looking at it as a matter of success or failure; you see it as a work in progress, and a day or two missed is not final. It just means you need to refocus the next day.  I always think of those early weeks as experimental weeks. If I find that the time of day I try to do something doesn't work, I can try other times until I find the right one when I can be consistent.  I hope that has helped Anna. Do let me know how you get on, and thank you for your question, and to you too for listening. It just remains for me now to wish you all a very, very productive week.   

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Billy Crone who reveals troubling info about Trump's Stargate system. Is this the infancy of the Beast System? Why would a conservative President introduce something that is so potentially dangerous? We must speak the truth about such policies. Find the DVD set in our online store. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29?v=20251111

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Billy Crone who reveals troubling info about Trump's Stargate system. Is this the infancy of the Beast System? Why would a conservative President introduce something that is so potentially dangerous? We must speak the truth about such policies. Find the DVD set in our online store. Extended version begins at 28:11. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

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In this solo episode, Darin reframes one of the most misunderstood forces in life — stress. Instead of seeing it as the enemy, he explores how stress is actually a messenger, guiding you back to alignment, safety, and awareness. Through science, spirituality, and lived experience, Darin breaks down how stress shows us where we're trying to control, where we're disconnected, and where our nervous system is calling for attention. He unpacks the layers of modern stress — from trauma and environment to community and purpose — and offers practical, embodied tools to restore calm, clarity, and resilience.     What You'll Learn 00:00:00 – Welcome to Super Life: Solutions for a Healthier Life and Better World 00:00:32 – Sponsor Spotlight: TheraSauna - Natural Healing Technologies (15% off with code Darrandai) 00:02:10 – The Super Life Podcast: Finding Contentment, Happiness, and Purpose 00:02:51 – Today's Topic: Stress - Reframing Stress as an Ally and Dashboard Light 00:04:54 – The "No Choice" Universe: Reconnecting to Infinite Possibilities 00:05:16 – The Reality of Stress: Statistics and the Impact of Chronic Stress 00:06:21 – Stress is Layered: Beyond a Single Cause, Addressing Chronic Stress 00:08:29 – Solutions for a Super Life: Safety over Calm and the Vagal Response 00:09:38 – The Inner Dialogue Layer: Trauma, Unconsciousness, and Spiritual Bypassing 00:11:47 – The Social Field Layer: Relationships, Community, and Finding Your Way Home 00:14:20 – Sponsor Spotlight: Bite Toothpaste - Sustainable, Non-Toxic Tabs (20% off with code Darin20) 00:16:35 – Creating Your Own Vision: Setting Boundaries with Media and Social Algorithms 00:17:29 – Finding Your Purpose: From Raising Children to Healing Injuries 00:18:35 – Environmental and Existential Stress Layers: Clutter, Noise, and Service 00:19:26 – Stress Load and Resiliency: Why Small Triggers Cause Blow-Ups 00:20:02 – Understanding the Dashboard Light: Acknowledging Unwillingness 00:20:35 – Safety as the Signal: Body Relaxation and Providing Inner Security 00:23:44 – Reframing Trauma: Was it the Protector You Needed at the Time? 00:25:00 – Releasing Trauma: Techniques, The Healing Code, and Waking the Tiger 00:26:06 – Finishing the Survival Response: Shaking, Crying, Screaming, and Stretching 00:26:38 – Stress as a Multiplier: Impact on Immune System, Heart, and Aging 00:28:10 – Stress Slows Repair: Inflammation, Cardiovascular Risk, and Cellular Aging 00:29:48 – The Integrative Approach: Changing Your Environments to Support Anti-Stress 00:30:07 – Actionable Stress Solutions: Circadian Rhythm, Nature, and Noise Reduction 00:30:44 – Actionable Stress Solutions: Gratitude, Conscious Breath, and Movement 00:31:32 – Energy Drains to Eliminate: Conflict, Clutter, Scrolling, and Late Caffeine 00:32:17 – Connecting to Greater Purpose: The Super Life Patreon Platform 00:32:54 – Morning/Night Questions: Letting Go, Creating, and Contributing 00:33:17 – Final Toolkit: Slow Breathing, Movement, Nature, Sauna, and Sleep 00:34:25 – The Invitation: Digging into all Layers of a Super Life on Patreon   Thank You to Our Sponsors Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. 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Waking up in the morning…in a new apartment! Gia’s ready to be the ‘hostess with the mostest,’ so why does she say she’ll be back home in no time? Plus, bar hopping and furniture shopping, Gia discusses the expensive side of adulting!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharing an episode featuring Dan from a podcast we love, Think Fast, Talk Smart. Whether presenting to millions on live television or talking to just one person, Dan Harris knows that the quality of every interaction depends on the presence you bring to it. Harris is a former national news anchor for ABC News and is now the host of the 10% Happier podcast and author of 10% Happier and Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. As he knows from experience, there's power in “Waking up to something fundamental, that the mind is out of control, and you don't want to be owned by it.” How do we break the pattern of being controlled by our thoughts? Mindfulness and self-awareness, he says, put “distance” between us and our “thoughts and urges and emotions,” enabling us to connect with ourselves and others with greater consciousness and clarity. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Harris and host Matt Abrahams discuss how mindfulness can transform our communication, sharing strategies for deeper listening, responding versus reacting, and reflecting what others say back to them. “Relationships are the most important aspect of your happiness,” Harris says. “The quality of those connections goes up when you're less stuck in your own head.” Episode References: Dan Harris: https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/dan-harris/ Dan's Books: http://fastersmarter.io/10-percent-happier https://fastersmarter.io/meditation-for-fidgety-skeptics https://www.fastersmarter.io/179-communication-happiness-wellbeing-finding-positive-in-negative-emotions/ https://www.fastersmarter.io/180-unlocking-your-future-self-communication-happiness-wellbeing/ https://www.fastersmarter.io/181-why-happiness-is-a-direction-not-a-destination-communication-happiness-wellbeing/ https://www.fastersmarter.io/182-stop-chasing-time-and-start-owning-it-communication-happiness-wellbeing/   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here! Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket! Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris