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Tickets are on sale for Confluence 2026. Use code ZECK10 for 10% offThis talk is from the 2025 edition of the Confluence Festival. Platinum Members of The Way Forward get access to all past Confluence talks, as well as 20% off all Confluence tickets. Become a Platinum member here.You have the greatest currency in the world within you… and you can use it to break out of the toxic system we live in.This video is a little different from our usual podcast. I asked Tom Barnett to talk about Natural Law in the 2025 edition of the Confluence Festival, and his presentation called “The Offer” didn't disappoint. His path into natural law, self-sovereignty, and personal responsibility began long before he even knew those words existed. Growing up in Australia, Tom constantly questioned the limits of freedom and democracy, often finding himself in conflict with authority while trying to understand why the world felt so inconsistent and unfair. His background in holistic health, spanning sports performance, nutrition, psychology, emotional patterns, and spiritual lessons, deepened during a long personal battle with chronic fatigue that eventually pushed him to explore consciousness, natural lore, and the deeper laws shaping reality.This presentation explores how the hero's journey applies to modern life, the difference between lawful and legal systems, and why true change may begin with confronting our own inner government. If we want a different world, the first step might be remembering who we actually are.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[12:24] How law, lore, and story all connect[20:11] Why natural law is the "great leveler" and what that means for your standing [27:25] How Tom overcame 20 years of chronic fatigue[44:38] Why going fully private is a trap, and what mastering both worlds actually looks like[50:32] Your name is not you, and the pop quiz that proves it[01:00:45] Ancient knowledge was never destroyed, it's waiting in counter space[01:08:50] The difference between a grounded no and a fearful refusal[01:20:41] Why breathwork is just the beginning, and how to reach the essence beneath intentLearn more about Tom:The Humble Kingdom | WebsiteThe Humble Kingdom | InstagramTom Barnett | FacebookTom Barnett | InstagramFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:PACHA Sourdough: The wheat-free, sprouted buckwheat bread that actually digests well. Made with just two ingredients: organic sprouted buckwheat and sea salt. No gums, oils, or fillers.Shop now and use code THEWAYFORWARD for 10% off. Dr. Cowan's Garden helps you boost daily nutrient density with vegetable powders and clean, pasture-raised essentials. Shop now and use code: THEWAYFORWARD for 15% off your first order.

This podcast is made possible by our listeners and viewers. If this show has brought you value, you can support it by becoming a member of The Way Forward, our platform designed to help you find the health and freedom community (people, practitioners, schools, farms, and more) near you. Your membership directly supports the podcast and the work we do.The public school system has been damaging our children… but it doesn't have to be this way.In this conversation, I sit down with the founders of Infinity Academy, a project-based and nature-rooted school that was created after years of questioning the assumptions behind institutional education.Gillian, the school's Curriculum and Instructional Lead, spent more than a decade teaching in public education and repeatedly felt that something about the system wasn't working. Her work now focuses on project-based learning designed to nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and intrinsic motivation in children.Jenna, a Registered Nurse and wellness educator, co-founded the school after recognizing similar systemic problems in healthcare and education. Her work helps integrate nature, hands-on learning, and whole-person wellbeing into the educational experience.Together, they're building a model where learning follows the child's interests through questioning, research, creation, and reflection. Their goal is to help children develop agency, curiosity, and the confidence to keep learning long after the classroom.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[03:40] How public school was designed to crush curiosity[21:31] The grief, the infinity fountain, and the 30-day scramble to open Infinity Academy[41:12] What is project-based learning, and what does it look like?[43:11] Why community beats homeschooling, and what learning looks like at the Academy[01:04:14] Teaching history without presenting it as an absolute truth[01:25:49] Sex ed, gender ideology, and the topics deliberately left to parents[01:48:48] Why "preparing kids for the real world" might be the wrong goal entirely[01:56:41] Advice for the single mom trapped in the public school systemLearn more from Gillian and Jenna:Infinity Education | WebsiteInfinity Education | InstagramInfinity Academy | WebsiteGillian Berard | Instagram Find more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:RMDY Academy & Collective: Homeopathy Made AccessibleHigh-quality remedies and training to support natural healing.Enroll hereExplore here Paleovalley: 100% Grass-Fed Bone Broth Protein is a nutrient-dense, easy-to-digest source of collagen and essential amino acids. Sourced from grass-fed cows, this protein powder provides the building blocks for healthy joints, skin, and gut function—without fillers or artificial ingredients. Support the show and claim 15% off your PaleoValley order!New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more.Visit New Biology Clinic and use code THEWAYFORWARD (case sensitive) for $50 off activation.The Way Forward members get the $150 fee waivedWant to grow your podcast but not sure what's actually working? Podigy helps me produce The Way Forward. Take their free assessment to get clear on your next move—and a chance to win a call with their founder.

Welcome to another episode of Storybeast where Courtney Shack and Ghabiba Weston discuss the transformative power of story.In this episode, you'll hear:Courtney's process of following Chelsea Abdullah's reverse outlineconsiderations on how to frame a revision approach to suit your needsbuilding your path to guide your next steps (esp. when life challenges your usual writing routine)the shiny outlinehow renaming can help with reframingFor more storytelling content to your inbox,⁠⁠⁠ subscribe to our newsletter. Feel free to reach out if you want to talk story or snacks!A warm thank you to Deore for our musical number. You can find more of her creative work on Spotify.As ever, thank you for listening, Beasties! Please consider leaving a review to support this podcast.Be brave, stay beastly!

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In this episode, Michelle shares a story from her experiencespeaking at the Michigan AEYC Annual Conference, where she has presented for 25 consecutive years. During a session that ended up being standing room only, she explored one of the biggest challenges leaders and coaches face: resistance inthe coaching process.Michelle explains the difference between the “front problem”people bring forward and the deeper “back problem” that often drives it. While many leaders jump in to solve the issue, real progress happens when people feel seen, heard, valued, noticed, and supported.She also introduces a simple three step coaching approach:Reality, Options, and Way Forward. When used consistently, this framework helps people think for themselves, take ownership of their solutions, and create meaningful change.Michelle@GrowBy1.comGrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Brett K. Oubre survived a brain tumor, plane crash, and debt to become a CEO, owner-operator of six top-performing dealerships, and creator of 300 jobs. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Your biggest failure can be just before your biggest success. 2. You will learn a lot by evaluating your failure. 3. No matter how bad your situation is, there is always a way forward. Check out Brett's website! You can always find a way forward - BrettOubre.com Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days! QuickBooks Bill Pay - Helps you keep your business growing, while you stay in your zone of genius. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.  

This podcast is made possible by our listeners and viewers. If this show has brought you value, you can support it by becoming a member of The Way Forward, our platform designed to help you find the health and freedom community (people, practitioners, schools, farms, and more) near you. Your membership directly supports the podcast and the work we do.Our bodies don't work like we think they do…Carlos Millán, a biologist and a mystic, questions some of the most foundational assumptions in modern biology. He proposes a framework that connects water, electricity, and consciousness, challenging the way the human body is typically understood. If the dominant model is incomplete, the implications extend far beyond the lab.We explore the world of consciousness through the lens of biology. We also revisit a nearly forgotten medical therapy that once treated severe infections by altering only a small portion of the blood. The results were documented, yet the explanation never fully aligned with the prevailing scientific model.At the center is a different way of seeing the body as an energetic ecosystem rather than a mechanical structure, and what that shift could mean for health, education, and the future of science.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[08:05] The 100-year-old treatment that structured blood, not killed bacteria[18:57] What a dissolving mollusk egg reveals about blood, consciousness, and the placebo effect[33:29] A terminal cancer patient's 50% tumor reduction in one week[46:23] What your immune system is doing instead of killing bacteria[59:37]  How the body sustains itself without food, and the kidney's real role in that[01:07:09] How fluorescent light collapses a cell's electromagnetic field within seconds[01:34:59]  How lidocaine resets trauma stored in nervous tissue [01:43:31] When physical pain is a message, not a malfunction[01:58:55] Why nerves are conscious decision-makers, not passive wiresRelated The Way Forward Episodes: Quinton Marine Plasma with Robert Slovak | PodcastEp 172: The 4th Phase of Water: The Blueprint for Biological Energy with Dr. Gerald Pollack | PodcastResources Mentioned:Ultraviolet blood irradiation: Is it time to remember “the cure that time forgot”? By Ximing Wu et al. | ArticleFind more from Carlos:Carlos | WebsiteFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:RMDY Academy & Collective: Homeopathy Made AccessibleHigh-quality remedies and training to support natural healing.Enroll hereExplore hereDr. Cowan's Garden helps you boost daily nutrient density with vegetable powders and clean, pasture-raised essentials. Shop now and use code: THEWAYFORWARD for 15% off your first order.

In this episode of The Hen Report, Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan delve into the psychological barriers to activism and the importance of community action for animal rights. They discuss a thought-provoking YouTube video that explores feelings of powerlessness and how to overcome them. The conversation highlights the role of community and small actions in creating significant change for animals. This…

Send us your feedback — we're listeningJeremiah 29:11 — Jesus, Hold My Future in These Deep Hours and Steady My Heart When I Cannot See the Way Forward Live from Rio de Janeiro • Coimbra • Benguela • Beira • Chicago esperança futura • coração firme • propósito revelado • future hope • steady heart • revealed purpose Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV): “For I know the plans I have for you… plans to give you hope and a future.” Romans 8:26 (NIV): “The Spirit helps us in our weakness… the Spirit Himself intercedes for us.” Jesus, these early hours feel different from every other moment of the day. The world is silent, and yet the mind can be unbearably loud. Thoughts move in circles. Tomorrow feels uncertain. The heart feels exposed. And yet, right here, You speak a word that has carried generations: You know the plans You have for me. You hold the future even when I cannot see past this moment. Esperança futura. Coração firme. You steady what feels unsteady. You bring clarity where confusion tries to take root. You lift the eyes of the weary soul and remind it that purpose is not lost in the dark. Purpose is forged in the dark. Jesus, when I feel weak, You are not distant. The Scriptures tell me that the Spirit Himself intercedes for me. In these deep hours, when my own words run dry, You pray over my life with a strength that does not diminish. You carry what I cannot carry. You breathe hope into places I did not realise were fading. You whisper courage into fears that have not yet found their voice. And You remind me that nothing about my future is unknown to You. Nothing is fragile in Your hands. Nothing is wasted in Your timing. I pray for every listener awake across Brazil, Portugal, Angola, Moçambique, Cabo Verde, the Americas, Europe, and beyond. Let these words reach them like light through a window. Let them feel the steadiness You bring, the assurance that they are not drifting through life without direction. Purpose is not hidden from them. You are shaping it quietly, faithfully, even now at 3AM. Propósito revelado. Future hope. Steady heart. Jesus, anchor every person listening into the truth that You see every path clearly, even the ones we cannot yet perceive. So I surrender the fear of the unknown. I surrender the panic that wakes me suddenly. I surrender the questions that have no immediate answers. Jesus, write Your peace across my thoughts. Write Your promise across my future. Let my heart rest in the certainty that You have already gone before me. In these deep hours, remind me that I am held, guided, and surrounded by Your unfailing purpose. Amém.fé em jesus, oração de paz, descanso para alma, coragem espiritual, confiança em deus, renovo diário, cura interior, oração para dormir, oração matinal, paz de cristo, devocional diário, oração brasilSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 184 countries and 2,968 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network. This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month? Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it. You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.com. Together, we can keep prayer moving across the world. To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.uk. Buy me a Coffee

After three days of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes across Iran -- a journalist tells us that, despite the death of the Ayatollah, the regime remains in full crackdown mode. A pro-regime academic in Tehran tells us the government has a clear plan to stay in power -- and says Iranians are united against their true enemies: the U.S. and Israel. One of Canada's last diplomats in Iran tells us Prime Minister Carney did the right thing by supporting strikes on the country -- no matter the potential fallout at home. Our guest built a seasonings company called Spyce Girlz. But now that the '90s girl-power pop group is threatening to sue her, she's feeling kind of salty. With the world feeling like a dumpster fire, one New Yorker decided to focus on a problem she could do something about: cleaning up the Brooklyn Bridge.Major League Baseball has a new system that can tell for sure whether a pitch was high, low, or just right -- but for it to work, a lot of players are having to admit they're not as tall as they claimed to be.As It Happens, the Monday Edition. Radio that never shrinks from the truth.

What happens to morality when the old rules no longer work? For many of us raised in Evangelical or fundamentalist Christianity, ethics once felt clear: follow God's commands, trust the Bible, and do the right thing. But when that framework begins to fall apart, moral decision-making can suddenly feel confusing ... even frightening. In this episode of the What If Project, I'm joined by Dr. Scott Gelfand, author of Thinking Ethically: A Handbook for Making Moral Choices, to explore what it means to think ethically after certainty and obedience. We talk about why moral choices so often live in gray areas, how ethical frameworks can help, how we (as a whole) are much more similar than we are different, and how the Political System we have built thrives when we are divided. This conversation is especially for those navigating deconstruction or life after faith — and who are trying to rebuild a moral framework rooted in humility, compassion, and responsibility. What if ethics isn't about the certainty of one side being right and the other being wrong, but about learning how to live well together in the gray? SHOW NOTES: SCOTT GELFAND: https://scottgelfand.com THINKING ETHICALLY: https://amzn.to/4tmx4UZ MY NEW BOOK: https://a.co/d/fsUTllj ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art EBAY ART: https://www.ebay.com/usr/what_if_project SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support (**NOTE: these show notes contain Amazon affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something I may earn a small commission)

The Zero Moment of Truth (And Why Your Online Presence Actually Matters) If you run a small business, this one is for you. What I Do Before I Meet a Client Before I ever sit down with a client, I do two simple things. First, I Google them. I look at their website. I see how they present themselves. I get a feel for how they do business. Second, I look at their wider online presence. Reviews. Mentions. What other people say about them. This is not clever. It is exactly what your customers do. Your Customers Are Already Checking Before someone works with you, they look you up. They want reassurance. They want confirmation. They want to know they are making the right choice. If your website does not explain how you work and why you work that way, you are missing a trick. If your social media says nothing useful, you are missing another one. The Zero Moment of Truth Google used to call this the Zero Moment of Truth. It happens when someone gets a quote from you. Then they open Google. They search your name. Your business. Your reviews. They are not being difficult. They are being sensible. You need to show up at that moment. Reviews Are Not Enough on Their Own Star ratings matter. But they are not the whole story. People also look for supporting signals. A website that feels real A YouTube channel A TikTok or Facebook presence Evidence that you exist beyond a logo These channels are free to use. But only if you actually use them. This Also Applies to Your Suppliers This is not just about customers. It applies to the people you work with. Your kitchen supplier. Your accountant. Your solicitor. Your software provider. You should be leaving feedback for them too. Why? Because it shows you are a serious business. It shows who you choose to work with. It shows the quality of your supply chain. And you can talk about that publicly. Symbiosis in Business There is a biological term for this. It is called symbiosis. Two organisms working together. Both benefit. Neither survives as well alone. Trees and ivy. Humans and gut bacteria. Business works the same way. When you support your suppliers publicly, they support you. When you link to each other, visibility increases. Algorithms like connectivity. So do humans. What This Looks Like in Practice Reviews for customers Reviews for suppliers Mentions on your website Social posts showing how you work Clear signals that you are real and trusted This builds confidence before anyone ever calls you. The Core Message People are checking you out anyway. You can either control the story. Or leave it to chance. The Zero Moment of Truth is happening whether you like it or not. You might as well turn up for it. Need a Way Forward? If you are stuck with any of this and want a clear plan, you know what to do. You can find out more about me at: https://www.therichardsmith.com If you need hands-on help for your small business, visit: https://smallbusinessninja.co.uk Get In Touch Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Subject *Comment or Message *EmailSend Message

This podcast is made possible by our listeners and viewers. If this show has brought you value, you can support it by becoming a member of The Way Forward, our platform designed to help you find the health and freedom community (people, practitioners, schools, farms, and more) near you. Your membership directly supports the podcast and the work we do.Save $50 on your InPower Membership: Access the NoL Creator, guided webinars, and a community dedicated to reclaiming authority. Did you know your signature is being used to generate money?In this episode, I sit down with Cal Washington to trace the unexpected path that pulled him from an ordinary life into a relentless investigation of the family court system, common law, and what he believes is a massive financial structure operating beneath the surface. We dive into his deep study of the Motor Vehicle Act, his $300 million story, the hidden signature system, and a confrontation with provincial authorities that led to outcomes few would expect.This conversation moves through philosophy, legal sovereignty, and the growing tension between citizens and institutions. If you've ever felt there was more happening behind the curtain of the legal system, this one will give you a lot to sit with.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction [01:49] How a corrupt divorce exposed the trillion-dollar divorce industry[08:18] Driving without insurance, and self-bonding under the Motor Vehicle Act[25:17] How Cal filed a $300 million promissory note inside a courtroom[46:28] The idea behind the $300 million[59:25] How a piece of notarized paper sent 16 politicians into retirement [01:28:54] The mechanism that holds executives personally liable [01:37:59] Merchants, birth certificates, and the enrollment of the entire human race[01:54:56] The blank page, the mortgage, the credit card: how your signature has been creating money you never saw[02:14:17] The internal factions, the IRS angle, and the queen who swore she'd never abdicate[02:30:52] Who is running the world right now?[02:45:00] Why voting and protesting reinforce the systemRelated The Way Forward Episodes: Christ's Millennial Reign & Satan's Little Season with Paul Stobbs | YouTubeResources Mentioned:InPower Movement - Meet Lex Dove | YouTubeThe Nephilim Looked Like Clowns by Paul Stobbs | BookFind more from Cal:InPower | WebsiteInPower | YouTubeFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:Paleovalley is 100% Grass-Fed Bone Broth Protein is a nutrient-dense, easy-to-digest source of collagen and essential amino acids. Sourced from grass-fed cows, this protein powder provides the building blocks for healthy joints, skin, and gut function—without fillers or artificial ingredients. Support the show and claim 15% off your PaleoValley order!Designed for deep focus and well-being. 100% blue light and flicker free. For $50 off your Daylight Computer, use discount code: TWF50New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Use code THEWAYFORWARD (case sensitive) for $50 off activation.The Way Forward members get the $150 fee waived

Finding the way forward when life feels out of control starts with the promises of God. Pastor Jordan Hansen explores Luke 1:57-80 at Christian Life Center, focusing on the miraculous birth of John the Baptist and the faithfulness of Zechariah. Discover strength through obedience, pointing others toward Jesus, and depending on the Holy Spirit. Even in the valley, a shepherd leads with peace and light. This community in Dayton Ohio invites all to lean into the Word and experience the tender mercy of a Savior who makes a way. Pastor: Jordan Hansen Series: The Gospel Of Luke: Spirit Led Jesus (3) Title: The Way Forward (Luke 1:57-80) Date: 2026.02.28+3.01   LINKS:

This podcast is made possible by our listeners and viewers. If this show has brought you value, you can support it by becoming a member of The Way Forward, our platform designed to help you find the health and freedom community (people, practitioners, schools, farms, and more) near you. Your membership directly supports the podcast and the work we do.ClearSight Method: Improve your vision naturally without glasses or surgery.What if you could reverse your eyesight issues naturally without glasses or surgery?In this episode, I sit down with Ainhoa de Federico to discuss the connection between natural vision improvement, trauma, and the subtle ways our inner world shapes how we literally see. Born with strabismus and severe vision issues, Ainhoa's early healing experience became foundational to her identity and later research. Her work highlights how stress, inflammation, and unresolved emotional tension can influence conditions such as myopia, astigmatism, and double vision. The conversation raises important questions about why glasses are often prescribed without investigating root causes like sinus pressure or chronic stress.Vision challenges can reveal far more than genetics or aging ever could. Perception reflects more than optics; it mirrors belief, physiology, and lived experience. If you're interested in trauma and eyesight, vision and stress, or improving eye health naturally, this perspective will shift how you understand sight itself.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[04:54] Why Ainhoa threw her first prescription in the trash, and what happened afterwards[31:27] WHO data, COVID's catastrophic impact, and why 2030 projections are alarming[53:36] What the numbers actually show from the ClearSight method[01:07:21] The cases that keep proving what's actually possible with natural vision improvement[01:18:29] How screens damage eyesight beyond the blue light[01:47:35] How the sympathetic nervous system creates tunnel vision, and why presence reverses it[01:56:12] Multiple personality research, the three-hug story, and the emotional roots of specific eye conditions[02:10:53] What astigmatism, glaucoma, myopia, presbyopia, and retinal detachment each reveal about your inner life[02:36:59] What your specific symptom reveals about key relationships in your life [02:45:54] Nutrition, detox, and the liver-eye connectionResources Mentioned:Live to 100 | WebsiteA New World of Seeing by Natural Vision Educators and Dr. Ainhoa de Federico | BookDaylight Tablet | WebsiteThe Inner Cause by Martin Brofman | WebsiteAnything Can Be Healed by Martin Brofman | WebsiteImprove Your Vision by Martin Brofman | WebsiteRay | NetflixFind more from Ainhoa:ClearSight Method | WebsiteClearSight Method | InstagramClearSight Method | FacebookFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:Paleovalley is 100% Grass-Fed Bone Broth Protein is a nutrient-dense, easy-to-digest source of collagen and essential amino acids. Sourced from grass-fed cows, this protein powder provides the building blocks for healthy joints, skin, and gut function—without fillers or artificial ingredients. Support the show and claim 15% off your PaleoValley order!Designed for deep focus and well-being. 100% blue light and flicker free. For $50 off your Daylight Computer, use discount code: TWF50Dr. Cowan's Garden helps you boost daily nutrient density with vegetable powders and clean, pasture-raised essentials. Shop now and use code: THEWAYFORWARD for 15% off your first order.

Episode #412 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of February 2026 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 84! Just because it's the shortest month of the year doesn't mean Radio Hour is any less packed with what you'd expect. We're going all over the place with this episode, from early PC-98 and Amiga releases, to a modern reimagining of a JRPG classic, a fan-made ROM hack being worked on by a listener of the show, and a beautiful mini-spotlight on the stellar soundtrack to the recently released Cairn! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS BGM 1 from 7 Colors [Hayato Matsuo & Hitoshi Sakimoto, 1992] Tula Dance from Dragon Quest VII Reimagined [Koichi Sugiyama, 2026] Takechiyo from Nioh 3 [Akihiro Manabe, 2026] Sea from Starsand Island [Unknown, 2026] Bee My Honey -Honey B. Lovely Theme- from Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail [Masayoshi Soken feat. Paula Kaye Gerhold, 2024] Never to Return from Pyre [Darren Korb feat. Ashley Barrett, 2017] Together Forever -Main Theme- from Embers of Mana [OK Impala!, Unreleased] Only the Mountain from Cairn [The Toxic Avenger, 2026] Part of a Whole from Cairn [The Toxic Avenger feat. Gildaa, 2026] Stars from Cairn [Martin Stig Andersen feat. Gildaa, 2026] Song to Listen To While Being Chased by an Injured Man Wearing a Tree Costume in a Sewer from What Lies in the Multiverse [Ronny Antares, 2022] Pingolf -Gameplay- from UFO 50 [Eirik Suhrke, 2024] The Way Forward from Brian the Lion [Mike Clarke & Richard Ede, 1994] Liar from ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN [Luby Sparks, 2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode 88: Originally recorded in 2023 and re-released for its continued relevance, this episode explores how parents go on after the death of a child. Father and author Colin Campbell shares how he is living with “hope and purpose” after losing his two teenage children in a drunk-driving crash, alongside stories from parents grieving losses to suicide and overdose and insights from psychotherapist and grief specialist Kara Bowman. A tender, honest, and unexpectedly hopeful conversation about life after unimaginable loss.

John 3:1-15 • Chad FrancisScripture Reading (0:00) Intro (1:50)Nicodemus' Problem (7:31)Jesus' Solution (15:57)The Way Forward (42:47)

This podcast is made possible by our listeners and viewers. If this show has brought you value, you can support it by becoming a member of The Way Forward, our platform designed to help you find the health and freedom community (people, practitioners, schools, farms, and more) near you. Your membership directly supports the podcast and the work we do.If you want to start a homestead because of what you saw on Instagram, you need to watch this episode.I've spent a lot of time questioning the images of off-grid living and homesteading that dominate social media, especially the polished versions that assume massive capital, teams, or invisible support. Those images can feel paralyzing when you're trying to build something real with limited time, money, or energy. The idea of total self-sufficiency often operates more like a story than a livable path, and holding it as the end goal can stop momentum before it starts.Today I'm joined by Kymber Rae, a first-generation homesteader-to-be, living on the edge of farmland and Boreal Forest in Saskatchewan, Canada. She's renovating a mobile home on a budget, gradually working the land, and raising a new family while learning as she goes.This conversation centers on a grounded approach to simple living that values progress over fantasy and participation over perfection. There's an honest look at starting a homestead incrementally, navigating relationships and parenthood, and building practical autonomy rooted in community, land, and time rather than aesthetic ideals.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[06:39] Kymber's calling to land and practical strategies for acquiring property[13:36] Food sovereignty through community interdependence[22:48] What's to be said about eating food from the land you're standing on[25:43] Time management for gardening and learning through trial and error[33:29] Food preservation methods, including canning, fermenting, and dehydrating[36:43] Creative water solutions without well access or plumbing[42:12] How badly you want it determines what barriers you'll overcome[46:19] Motherhood's impact on homesteading, homeschooling priorities, and choosing growth over comfort[55:08] Digital community as psyop, lost social skills, and healing polarized relationshipsResources Mentioned:Freedom Fighters with Curtis Stone | YouTubeVeda Austin | WebsiteDr. Masaru Emoto | WebsiteFind more from Kymber:Kymber's Cottage | YouTubeKymber's Cottage | InstagramKymber's Cottage | FacebookFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:RMDY Academy & Collective: Homeopathy Made AccessibleHigh-quality remedies and training to support natural healing.Enroll hereExplore hereNew Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Visit www.NewBiologyClinic.com and use code THEWAYFORWARD (case sensitive) for $50 off activation. Members get the $150 fee waived

What if everything you believe about money, love, worthiness, and safety was installed in you before you ever had a say in the matter?Josh Trent, host of the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast and identity transformation architect, sits down with Alec Zeck for one of the most raw and real conversations he's ever had.Josh opens up about hitting rock bottom in 2014... $80,000 in debt, freshly fired, putting his mom in a mental home, and stuffing everything he owned into a duffel bag. That moment became the launchpad for over a decade of deep inner work.Josh also gets honest about his journey through pornography addiction, his experiences with plant medicine (including a brutal Ayahuasca ceremony where he screamed in a room full of strangers), and why he believes emotional epigenetics means we're not just healing for ourselves but for seven generations forward and back.This conversation covers what it actually looks like to dismantle an identity built on pain, why safety is a paradox, and how the bridge between knowing and doing is the real final frontier of human growth.In this episode, Josh Trent uncovers:(06:30) Breaking down the old identity: the tools and practices Josh used for transformation(19:02) Is plant medicine a necessity when it comes to transformation?(34:07) Getting to your root beliefs with the BTFA practice: a step-by-step breathwork walkthrough(58:45) Traditional talk therapy vs somatic approaches(01:11:23) Understanding addiction as disconnection and the trap of trading one addiction for another(01:27:05) Facing your biggest fear in real-time: how Alec nearly shut down his podcast(01:41:24) Emotional epigenetics and why we unconsciously pass patterns down through generations(01:53:58) The single most powerful practice: emotional inventoryJosh's Trusted Products | Up To 40% OffShop All ProductsBiohacking⁠❤️ WAVwatch - Now 15% off with JOSH100

What if everything you believe about money, love, worthiness, and safety was installed in you before you ever had a say in the matter? Josh Trent, host of the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast and identity transformation architect, sits down with Alec Zeck for one of the most raw and real conversations he's ever had. Josh opens up about hitting rock bottom in 2014... $80,000 in debt, freshly fired, putting his mom in a mental home, and stuffing everything he owned into a duffel bag. That moment became the launchpad for over a decade of deep inner work. Josh also gets honest about his journey through pornography addiction, his experiences with plant medicine (including a brutal Ayahuasca ceremony where he screamed in a room full of strangers), and why he believes emotional epigenetics means we're not just healing for ourselves but for seven generations forward and back. This conversation covers what it actually looks like to dismantle an identity built on pain, why safety is a paradox, and how the bridge between knowing and doing is the real final frontier of human growth.   In this episode, Josh Trent uncovers: (06:30) Breaking down the old identity: the tools and practices Josh used for transformation (19:02) Is plant medicine a necessity when it comes to transformation? (34:07) Getting to your root beliefs with the BTFA practice: a step-by-step breathwork walkthrough (58:45) Traditional talk therapy vs somatic approaches (01:11:23) Understanding addiction as disconnection and the trap of trading one addiction for another (01:27:05) Facing your biggest fear in real-time: how Alec nearly shut down his podcast (01:41:24) Emotional epigenetics and why we unconsciously pass patterns down through generations (01:53:58) The single most powerful practice: emotional inventory Josh's Trusted Products | Up To 40% Off ⁠Shop All Products⁠ Biohacking⁠⁠⁠ ⁠❤️ WAVwatch - Now 15% off with JOSH100⁠ ⁠

The podcast episode features Gianni and Chad Erickson, discussing their experiences with 'Hot Mic Events' and their unique approach to revitalizing the entertainment business through creative sponsorship models. They organize shows at small venues like restaurants and theaters by incorporating local sponsorships from beer, wine, and liquor companies as well as media and radio stations, making high-quality entertainment accessible and affordable. The recent collaboration involved doing five shows in five different locations in sub-zero weather, which was highly successful despite the challenging conditions. They also reminisce about their experiences, emphasizing Gianni's unique storytelling, singing talent, and unwavering hospitality towards fans. Chad elaborates on his background in radio and voiceover work, and how it led to the creation of Hot Mic Events, which combines high production values with interactive, memorable performances. They plan to continue expanding and possibly take the show to warmer climates and new locations across the country.

"My wife would come back to check on me late at night, asleep at the keyboard, and she would be like, 'Is he dead?' The burnout, what we call moral injury, is more real than anybody knows." - Will SteelmanThe American healthcare system is crushing its doctors. Faced with "assembly line" quotas of 25+ patients a day, hours of unpaid administrative work ("pajama time"), and a suicide rate higher than that of veterans, physicians are fleeing the profession in droves.My guest this week is Dr. Will Steelman, a board-certified internal medicine physician who lived through this crisis firsthand. After 12 years as a hospitalist, Dr. Steelman reached his breaking point during the pandemic and realized the only way to save his career, and his life, was to exit the system entirely.In this episode, we explore why Direct Primary Care (DPC) is the only viable path forward for the future of medicine. Will explains how DPC restores the doctor-patient relationship by reducing patient panels from 3,000 to 600, allowing for 90-minute visits, true price transparency, and a focus on root-cause resolution. We also discuss the clinical benefits of having time to care, including using ketogenic therapies to treat mental illness and reversing chronic metabolic disease, rather than just managing it with pills.If you want to understand why your doctor is exhausted, why your premiums are going up, and why DPC is the solution we can't afford to ignore, listen to this episode.Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!ParetoHealth: ParetoHealth empowers midsize employers with a long-term solution to reduce volatility and lower overall health benefits costs. Visit ParetoHealth.com to learn more.Samaritan Fund: A program that connects those who need help to the support they need. We are proud to offer the Samaritan Fund Program. Visit SamaritanFundProgram.com to learn more.Vālenz Health: We're Vālenz Health, your partner in improving health literacy, reducing plan spend, and delivering high-value healthcare. Visit ValenzHealth.com to learn more.Imagine360: Imagine360 helps self-funded employers save on healthcare with smarter health plans. Cut expenses by 20-30% with custom solutions. Contact us today at Imagine360.com.Chapters:(00:00:00) Intro: The Link Between Diet & Mental Clarity (00:04:18) The Road to Burnout: 12 Years as a Hospitalist (00:09:17) "Is He Dead?": The Reality of Physician Suicide & Moral Injury (00:11:08) The Way Forward: Concierge vs. Direct Primary Care (00:15:35) The Math of Failure: Why 2,500 Patients is Unsustainable (00:21:16) "Click Fatigue" and the Administrative Burden (00:23:58) Leaving the System: Launching Steelman Medical Group (00:32:06) Saving the Profession: Why DPC Offers Work-Life Balance (00:40:12) True Transparency: Why DPC Lab Costs Are Dropping (00:48:58) The Luxury of Time: Treating Mental Health with Ketogenic Diets (00:59:32) The Statin Controversy & Insulin ResistanceKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen/watch on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/

"My wife would come back to check on me late at night, asleep at the keyboard, and she would be like, 'Is he dead?' The burnout, what we call moral injury, is more real than anybody knows." - Will SteelmanThe American healthcare system is crushing its doctors. Faced with "assembly line" quotas of 25+ patients a day, hours of unpaid administrative work ("pajama time"), and a suicide rate higher than that of veterans, physicians are fleeing the profession in droves.My guest this week is Dr. Will Steelman, a board-certified internal medicine physician who lived through this crisis firsthand. After 12 years as a hospitalist, Dr. Steelman reached his breaking point during the pandemic and realized the only way to save his career, and his life, was to exit the system entirely.In this episode, we explore why Direct Primary Care (DPC) is the only viable path forward for the future of medicine. Will explains how DPC restores the doctor-patient relationship by reducing patient panels from 3,000 to 600, allowing for 90-minute visits, true price transparency, and a focus on root-cause resolution. We also discuss the clinical benefits of having time to care, including using ketogenic therapies to treat mental illness and reversing chronic metabolic disease, rather than just managing it with pills.If you want to understand why your doctor is exhausted, why your premiums are going up, and why DPC is the solution we can't afford to ignore, listen to this episode.Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!ParetoHealth: ParetoHealth empowers midsize employers with a long-term solution to reduce volatility and lower overall health benefits costs. Visit ParetoHealth.com to learn more.Samaritan Fund: A program that connects those who need help to the support they need. We are proud to offer the Samaritan Fund Program. Visit SamaritanFundProgram.com to learn more.Vālenz Health: We're Vālenz Health, your partner in improving health literacy, reducing plan spend, and delivering high-value healthcare. Visit ValenzHealth.com to learn more.Imagine360: Imagine360 helps self-funded employers save on healthcare with smarter health plans. Cut expenses by 20-30% with custom solutions. Contact us today at Imagine360.com.Chapters:(00:00:00) Intro: The Link Between Diet & Mental Clarity (00:04:18) The Road to Burnout: 12 Years as a Hospitalist (00:09:17) "Is He Dead?": The Reality of Physician Suicide & Moral Injury (00:11:08) The Way Forward: Concierge vs. Direct Primary Care (00:15:35) The Math of Failure: Why 2,500 Patients is Unsustainable (00:21:16) "Click Fatigue" and the Administrative Burden (00:23:58) Leaving the System: Launching Steelman Medical Group (00:32:06) Saving the Profession: Why DPC Offers Work-Life Balance (00:40:12) True Transparency: Why DPC Lab Costs Are Dropping (00:48:58) The Luxury of Time: Treating Mental Health with Ketogenic Diets (00:59:32) The Statin Controversy & Insulin ResistanceKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen/watch on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/

This podcast is made possible by our listeners and viewers. If this show has brought you value, you can support it by becoming a member of The Way Forward, our platform designed to help you find the health and freedom community (people, practitioners, schools, farms, and more) near you. Your membership directly supports the podcast and the work we do.You're not running your life… your belief system is.Today I'm joined by Josh Trent, an identity transformation architect and the host of the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast. For nearly a decade, his work has centered on helping driven, burnt-out achievers unwind the emotional and belief patterns that run their lives.Identity under pressure reveals how much of who we are was shaped long before we had a choice, with unconscious beliefs tracing back far beyond our own lived experiences. Nervous system regulation, money stories, and lineage show up as an interconnected web that influences how daily life is experienced and navigated. Addiction and self-abandonment surface as signals of deeper disconnection. Responsibility for the inner world becomes less about fixing what's wrong and more about seeing what's beneath the surface.This episode speaks to anyone sensing that forward movement isn't about more tactics, but by understanding the forces shaping personal choices, accumulated stress, and the kind of freedom that feels earned rather than chased.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[06:30] Breaking down the old identity: the practices Josh used for transformation[19:02] Is plant medicine a necessity when it comes to transformation?[34:07] Getting to your root beliefs with the BTFA practice: a breathwork walkthrough[58:45] Traditional talk therapy vs somatic approaches[01:11:23] Understanding addiction as disconnection and the trap of trading one addiction for another[01:27:05] Facing your biggest fear in real-time: how Alec nearly shut down his podcast[01:41:24] Emotional epigenetics and unconsciously passing patterns down through generations[01:53:58] The single most powerful practice: emotional inventoryRelated The Way Forward Episodes:Health Freedom for Humanity with Josh Trent | Spotify or AppleResources Mentioned:The Great Unlearn with Cal Callahan | WebsiteFearful Memories Passed Down to Mouse Descendants by Callaway E. | ArticleSelf Liberation Blueprint + The Liberated Life Tribe Free Community:The Self Liberation Blueprint is a 10-day jumpstart and free tribe access that's perfect for the person who feels stuck, and they don't know why. See Why: You're not broken, you're just bio-energetically burdenedEmotional Epigenetics™: You're Not Broken, You're Bio-Energetically Burdened:Understanding and breaking free from your inherited unconscious beliefs, emotional patterns, and environmental expression will change the fabric and fruits of your life. In this video, Josh Trent uncovers the Science + Spiritual Truth of Emotional Epigenetics™ to show you how.Wellness + Wisdom Podcast: See life through a different lens™ to nourish the 5 sides of SELF: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual & financial ⬟ with Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast Learn more from Josh:Wellness + Wisdom | WebsiteFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:Paleovalley is 100% Grass-Fed Bone Broth Protein is a nutrient-dense, easy-to-digest source of collagen and essential amino acids. Sourced from grass-fed cows, this protein powder provides the building blocks for healthy joints, skin, and gut function—without fillers or artificial ingredients. Support the show and claim 15% off your PaleoValley order!New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Visit www.NewBiologyClinic.com and use code THEWAYFORWARD (case sensitive) for $50 off activation. Members get the $150 fee waived

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This podcast is made possible by our listeners and viewers. If this show has brought you value, you can support it by becoming a member of The Way Forward, our platform designed to help you find the health and freedom community (people, practitioners, schools, farms, and more) near you. Your membership directly supports the podcast and the work we do: www.thewayfwrd.com/joinIt's time to re-evaluate the commonly accepted narratives about MLK, civil rights and the KKK…In this episode, I sit down with Chad O. Jackson for a long-form conversation about Martin Luther King Jr. and why his legacy still provokes such strong emotional and political reactions. Chad is an independent filmmaker and researcher whose work returns to primary sources and overlooked voices, and that lens shapes everything we talk about here.He recently participated in an MLK debate that ran for hours, creating space for historical context instead of sound bites and patience instead of performative rebuttals. That debate opens the door into a much larger conversation about history, memory, and how certain narratives become culturally untouchable.We dig into how the Civil Rights Movement is taught, celebrated, and reinforced from an early age, often without room for deeper examination. Chad draws from archival research, period publications, and primary documents, showing how interpretation influences public memory just as much as the facts themselves.This episode is for listeners who value critical thinking and aren't afraid to sit with uncomfortable questions.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[08:52] What triggered Chad to investigate the MLK narrative[17:13] Challenging northern propaganda about slavery[27:40]  Life for black Americans prior to the Civil Rights Movement[44:45] King's upbringing: born into wealthy black elite family, Daddy King's social gospel, and rejecting Christ's divinity by age 12[01:03:13] Why both the FBI and communists wanted the civil rights movement [01:09:38] The aftermath of the Civil Rights Movement [01:17:03] The MLK docuseries structure[01:34:42] The century-long project to separate blacks from Western civilization[01:49:41] Why classism is just another victimization trap[02:08:55] How hip hop culture has negatively impacted the black community[02:22:40] Malcom X and the Civil Rights Movement[02:42:02] The notion that fascism is a reaction to hyper liberalismResources Mentioned:Hatred and Profits: Getting Under the Hood of the Ku Klux Klan by Fryer G. R. and Levitt D. S. | ArticleChristianity and the Social Crisis by Walter Rauschenbusch | BookMiss Anne in Harlem by Carla Kaplan | BookMovers and Shakers by Mabel Dodge Luhan | Book Find more from Chad:Chad O. Jackson | Website Chad O. Jackson | InstagramChad O. Jackson | YouTubeChad O. Jackson | XThe MLK Project | VimeoThe MLK Project | IMDb Find more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:Designed for deep focus and well-being. 100% blue light and flicker free. For $50 off your Daylight Computer, use discount code: TWF50RMDY Academy & Collective: Homeopathy Made AccessibleHigh-quality remedies and training to support natural healing.Enroll hereExplore hereNew Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Visit www.NewBiologyClinic.com and use code THEWAYFORWARD (case sensitive) for $50 off activation. Members get the $150 fee waived

We're often told that "closure" is the final goal of grief—the moment we finally close the door on the past. But what if that door doesn't close? What if it shouldn't?In S6E45, we're challenging the cultural rush to find an ending. We discuss "Ambiguous Loss" and why reframing your perspective is more healing than waiting for an answer that may never arrive.Healing isn't about closing the door; it's about learning how to live with it open. https://bit.ly/3ZQBqWGWhat You'll Learn:What psychologists mean by “closure”Why some people need certainty more than othersWhen closure helps—and when it hurtsWhy do some losses never provide answersHow meaning can exist without resolutionKey Takeaways:Closure is not a requirement for healingSome grief is ongoing, not solvableWaiting for answers can keep us stuckMeaning can evolve even without resolutionIn this Episode:00:00 - Intro03:54 - How Goals Change as Circumstances Change - An Excerpt from We Are Not Ourselves06:48 - Is Closure Always Necessary? Is It Always Possible?07:42 - What Is Closure?09:04 - Is Closure a Good Thing?10:45 - Can You Ever Really Get Closure?12:41 - Discussion - How Perception Changes Over Time, Tragic Loss22:16 - Ambiguous Loss - Can it Extend to Society?24:35 - Outro#GriefAndLoss #Closure #AmbiguousLoss #UnresolvedGrief #MentalHealthEducation #PsychologyOfGrief #EveryoneDiesPodcast #LifeAfterLoss #BereavementSupport #AmbiguousGriefSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Bob and Kim are back with another Writing Room conversation to talk about what really keeps writers stuck and how to move forward. They explore why writer's block is often about perfection, how ordinary moments become powerful on-ramps to meaningful stories, and why bad drafts are not just allowed but necessary. With humor, honesty, and plenty of encouragement, Bob and Kim invite you to stop waiting for the perfect moment and start writing now. This just might be the year you write the book.Connect with Bob: @bobgoffConnect with Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes---Come join Bob and Kim at the Oaks for a Writer's Workshop. Wherever you are in the writing process they are ready to help you figure out your next steps! Visit bobgoff.com/events to learn more.Learn more about Writing Coaching with Bob and Kim: bobgoff.com/writing-coaching

This podcast is made possible by our listeners and viewers. If this show has brought you value, you can support it by becoming a member of The Way Forward, our platform designed to help you find the health and freedom community (people, practitioners, schools, farms, and more) near you. Your membership directly supports the podcast and the work we do: www.thewayfwrd.com/joinIf you think you know everything about water and how hydration works, think again.Contrary to popular belief, hydration isn't about how much you drink… It's about how water functions inside the body. Most people focus on intake while missing the form water needs to support energy, clarity, and resilience at the cellular level. That's why many feel foggy or depleted despite constantly drinking. Liquid water alone doesn't create hydration. Ancestral cultures understood this long before measuring ounces. Desert peoples stayed hydrated well before modern plumbing existed.In this episode, I talk with Erin Sojourner, Chief Strategic Officer at Spring Aqua with decades of experience in regenerative agriculture, and Gina Bria, an anthropologist and founder of the Hydration Foundation who studies hydration across cultures and ecosystems. Their work bridges structured water science, living systems, and real-world applications—from soil and food to human energy.Together, we dismantle hydration myths, discuss fourth phase water, and challenge the assumption that more drinking is always better.This conversation replaces hydration confusion with a functional model of how water creates energy.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[08:14] What does true hydration really look like?[16:53] The three ways water functions beyond being a simple material substance[21:22] The reason we are walking around still feeling so dehydrated, regardless of how much water we drink[26:27] The limitations of reverse osmosis and distilled water, and what chia seeds can help with[42:43] Why trace minerals in water are essential even with nutrient-dense food[57:05] The biomimicry technology behind Spring Aqua's system[01:15:56] Erin's path from first customer to joining the company [01:27:40] The upcoming agricultural device[01:31:23] How water operates at subatomic wave levels[01:37:43] Why humans are 99% water molecularly and how hydration expands perception[01:47:41] Gina's vision for a water-based economyResources Mentioned:Quench by Gina Bria | Book or AudiobookHow to Grow Water — It's Not Only Blue, It's Green by Gina Bria | TEDx TalkThe Gnosis and the Law by Tellis S. Papastavro BookElectrons, The Building Blocks of the Universe and the Elemental Kingdom by Werner and Annette Schroeder | BookDiscover more from:Spring Aqua | WebsiteHydration Foundation | WebsiteHydration Foundation | InstagramErin Sojourner | SubstackFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:Paleovalley is 100% Grass-Fed Bone Broth Protein is a nutrient-dense, easy-to-digest source of collagen and essential amino acids. Sourced from grass-fed cows, this protein powder provides the building blocks for healthy joints, skin, and gut function—without fillers or artificial ingredients. Support the show and claim 15% off your PaleoValley order!New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Visit www.NewBiologyClinic.com and use code THEWAYFORWARD (case sensitive) for $50 off activation. Members get the $150 fee waived

Grief and Growth: Finding your way forward after loss w/Harriet Cabelly Harriet Cabelly has spent her career helping others find their way through life's most painful and difficult times.  Harrriet is a therapist, speaker and author who specializes in grief and positive living.  She's guided people through loss, major life challenges and changes and the road to rebuilding.Harriet faced her own grave challenge when she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2022. Sitting on both sides of the couch, Harriet brings a skillful integration of professional insights and personal stories.Links:https://www.rebuildlifenow.com/https://www.instagram.com/rebuildlifenow/Tags:Author,Cancer Survivor,Cancer Thriver,Grief,Mental Health,Positive Aging,Positive Psychology,Resiliency,Therapist,Wellbeing,Grief and Growth: Finding your way forward after loss w/Harriet Cabelly,Live Video Podcast Interview,Phantom Electric Ghost Podcast,PodcastSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

#205 - Some stories don't just move you—they recalibrate your sense of what's possible. Adriene Caldwell grew up in the crosshairs of untreated schizophrenia, constant relocation, and a home life that spun from denial to violence. After losing the grandmother who shielded her, she entered a foster system that should have offered stability and instead delivered degradation: separate dishes, floor seating, and rules designed to remind her she didn't belong. The stats she shares are brutal—one in five inmates are former foster youth, seven in ten foster girls have a child by 21, and fewer than three percent use free college benefits—but the real shock is how incentives often reward keeping kids “high need” rather than helping them heal.What changed her trajectory was a lifeline she claimed for herself: a coveted congressional exchange to Germany. There, a host family modeled warmth, boundaries, and trust. Adriene learned German the hard way—by speaking it every day—aced tough classes at a college-track school, and felt the shift that happens when someone insists you sit in the front seat for the view. Returning stateside just shy of 18, she found no plan waiting and wrote letters up the chain until one emerged. Along the way, a third-grade math teacher delivered hotel toiletries to a housing project, and a fierce English teacher stocked her classroom with computers and left one to Adriene before she died. Those acts—practical, personal, and precisely timed—became stepping stones to scholarships and a future she couldn't yet picture.We also explore why Adriene wrote Unbroken, Life Outside the Lines, and how revisiting old case files forced a reckoning with both the parts of survival that became manipulation and the parts that deserve pride. Her message to teens at the edge is simple and urgent: your life won't always look like this, and soon your choices will shape what comes next—numbing or healing, hiding or asking, repeating or rebuilding.If this conversation resonates, share it with someone who needs proof that change is possible. Subscribe for more human-centered stories, rate the show to help new listeners find us, and tell us: what moment shifted your path?To learn more about Adriene and her book check out www.unbronkencaldwell.com and check her out on Instagram @unbrokencaldwell.You can also find more information about the show at www.thehumanadventure.net and check out my Instagram @humanadventurepod. 

This podcast is made possible by our listeners and viewers. If this show has brought you value, you can support it by becoming a member of The Way Forward, our platform designed to help you find the health and freedom community (people, practitioners, schools, farms, and more) near you. Your membership directly supports the podcast and the work we do: www.thewayfwrd.com/joinDid you know your health issues might depend on your biofield?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jason Yuan, a physician and practitioner working at the intersection of holistic health, energy healing, and consciousness research. The conversation centers on why chronic conditions often persist when health is treated as purely physical and what becomes possible when the human biofield is taken seriously.Health is approached here as an interaction between the body, emotional patterns, belief systems, and awareness itself. We examine how modalities like acupuncture, hands-off energy healing, and biofield-based practices point toward the same underlying principle: coherence matters.Placebo and nocebo effects expose a familiar pattern: real-world results consistently outpacing institutional validation. If you're interested in biofield science, mind body connection, and healing at the root, this episode is worth your time.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[06:28] Pranic healing combined with acupuncture produces 90% success rates[14:19] Defining the biofield and how it acts as your body's blueprint[21:31] The latest biofield research and why belief matters in healing outcomes[36:48] Dr. Yuan's healing journey: removing energetic blocks, addressing limiting beliefs, and the role of character in consciousness evolution[40:04] Detecting energetic congestion, the solar plexus role in self-worth and chronic disease, and consciousness as the foundation[48:27] How emotional purging works, whether trauma is stored in beliefs or tissues, and the role of entities in healing[59:12] Dr. Yuan's spiritual awakening through third eye meditation[01:05:40] Daily self-reflection practices for maintaining energetic balance [01:13:44] Joe Dispenza's coherence healing research group[01:20:13] The power of consciousness to shape reality, social media's influence, and the Maharishi Effect[01:32:28] Manifestation, attachment, and the importance of giving what you want to receive[01:37:46] The role of intuition in pranic healing and how sensitivity develops with energetic cleanlinessRelated The Way Forward Episodes:Tuning the Zodiac & Balancing Through Sound featuring Eileen McKusick | YouTubeThought, Light & The Liquid Language of God with Veda Austin | YouTubeResources Mentioned:Biofield Definition: Consciousness & Healing Initiative | WebsiteA Breakthrough in Scientific Research: Meditation's Impact on Immunity by Dr. Joe Dispenza | WebsiteThe Secret of Light by Walter Russell | Book A Big Picture Theory of Everything by Tom Campbell | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Jason:Dr. Jason Yuan | InstagramConsciousness Cartographer | SubstackFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Visit www.NewBiologyClinic.com and use code THEWAYFORWARD (case sensitive) for $50 off activation. Members get the $150 fee waivedDesigned for deep focus and well-being. 100% blue light and flicker free. For $50 off your Daylight Computer, use discount code: TWF50

Hey friends, Chase here This episode is short and direct — and it centers on an idea that runs counter to how most of us try to solve creative problems. When we feel stuck, uncertain, or restless, our instinct is usually to think harder. To analyze. To wait for clarity. But here's the truth I've learned the hard way: you can't think your way forward. Clarity doesn't come from sitting on the couch running mental simulations. It comes from action. From making. From trying things in the real world and paying attention to what happens next. Early in my career, I hit a real creative rut. I questioned whether photography was truly my thing, or whether some other medium might be a better fit. And I could have stayed stuck in that loop for months — thinking, debating, second-guessing. Instead, I ran experiments. I tried painting. I learned from it. And just as importantly, I learned what wasn't my path. Here's the core idea: action beats intellect. Thinking has its place, but it's a terrible primary strategy for getting unstuck. You don't reason your way into momentum — you move your way into it. Volume creates insight. Making creates feedback. And feedback is what quiets doubt. This episode is about why experimentation isn't a distraction from commitment — it's how commitment is formed. It's about turning down the noise in your head by turning up the work. In today's episode I cover: Why you can't think your way out of a creative rut How action creates clarity faster than analysis Why making more work often leads to better work If you've been waiting to feel "ready" before you move, this episode is a reminder that readiness follows action — not the other way around. Until next time, default to action — and remember: you can't think your way forward.

It's time to speak out for all of us.

Keltie is joined by freelance writer and author of the book, Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward, Gemma Hartley. Their discussion explores... What terms like emotional labor, mental load, and invisible labor actually mean. The interplay of these things within partnerships, and in particular, the decision to have kids. Why having children exacerbates existing imbalances in relationships. The impact of societal expectations on women, and how social conditoning causes women to shoulder more emotional labor. Gemma's personal parenthood journey, and how she and her partner have navigated emotional labor while working to build a more equitable partnership. As mentioned in the show: Gemma can be found in Instagram at instagram.com/gemmalhartley/ Read her Substack, Angry Woman, here: https://gemmahartley.substack.com/ Order Gemma's forthcoming book, No One Loves An Angry Woman, here: https://bit.ly/3Z57qWU About Gemma: Gemma Hartley is a longtime freelance writer, writing coach, yoga instructor and most notably author of Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward. She has spoken on the topic of the mental load and emotional labor around the world, from corporate conferences to festivals at the Sydney Opera House. Her hope is to create work that encourages a more equitable world in which invisible labor is valued and supported by both personal partners and public policy alike. __ Check out our free resources — including our Kids or Childfree Book Guide — here, or at kidsorchildfree.com/free-resources And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Kids or Childfree Podcast if you love what you're hearing! You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or a rating on Spotify. Find us online at www.kidsorchildfree.com. Instagram: www.instagram.com/kidsorchildfree TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kidsorchildfree

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we speak with Mark Wildes, founder and director of Manhattan Jewish Experience, about Modern Orthodox outreach.In this episode we discuss:Why aren't more aspiring rabbis attracted to kiruv? How can we help people make the transition from outreach programs to the “real world”?How can we make the case for Shabbos for the masses? Tune in to hear a conversation about the “non-professional kiruv” of the Modern Orthodox community.Interview begins at 22:45.Rabbi Mark Wildes was ordained from Yeshiva University, but before becoming a rabbi, he received a JD from the Cardozo School of Law and a Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University. Since founding MJE 20 years ago, Rabbi Wildes has become one of America's most inspirational and dynamic Jewish educators. He lives with his wife Jill and their children Yosef, Ezra, Judah and Avigayil on the Upper West Side where they maintain a warm and welcoming home for all.References:Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life by Charlie KirkThe Lonely Man of Faith by Joseph B. SoloveitchikThis Is My God by Herman Wouk“Is Modern Orthodox Kiruv Possible?” by Steven GotlibFor more 18Forty:NEWSLETTER: 18forty.org/joinCALL: (212) 582-1840EMAIL: info@18forty.orgWEBSITE: 18forty.orgIG: @18fortyX: @18_fortyWhatsApp: join hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

What does it really take to remove decades of technical debt without breaking the systems that still keep the business running? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Pegasystems leaders Dan Kasun, Head of Global Partner Ecosystem, and John Higgins, Chief of Client and Partner Success, to unpack why legacy modernization has reached a breaking point, and why AI is forcing enterprises to rethink how software is designed, sold, and delivered. Our conversation goes beyond surface-level AI promises and gets into the practical reality of transformation, partner economics, and what actually delivers measurable outcomes. We explore how Pega's AI-powered Blueprint is changing the entry point to enterprise-grade workflows, turning what used to be long, expensive discovery phases into fast, collaborative design moments that business and technology teams can engage with together. Dan and John explain why the old "wrap and renew" approach to legacy systems is quietly compounding technical debt, and why reimagining workflows from the ground up is becoming essential for organizations that want to move toward agentic automation with confidence. The discussion also dives into Pega's deep collaboration with Amazon Web Services, including how tools like AWS Transform and Blueprint work together to accelerate modernization at scale.  We talk candidly about the evolving role of partners, why the idea of partners as an extension of a sales force is outdated, and how marketplaces are reshaping buying, building, and operating enterprise software. Along the way, we tackle some uncomfortable truths about AI hype, technical debt, and why adding another layer of technology rarely fixes the real problem. This is an episode for anyone grappling with legacy systems, skeptical of quick-fix AI strategies, or rethinking how partner ecosystems need to operate in a world where speed, clarity, and accountability matter more than ever. As enterprises move toward multi-vendor, agent-driven environments, are we finally ready to retire legacy thinking along with legacy systems, or are we still finding new ways to delay the inevitable? Useful Links Connect with Dan Kasun Connect with John Higgins Learn more about Pega Blueprint Thanks to our sponsors, Alcor, for supporting the show.

24 Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? 25 Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin.There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 3 For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, 4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 7 For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot. 8 Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.9 You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. 10 But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11 If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.12 So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.1.     How often do you condemn things, people, yourself? Remember, condemning can be sentencing to death or expressing complete disapproval.2.     Being in Jesus means no condemnation for you. How does that impact you when you really believe that? How often do you mis-translate that into “probation”?3.     Have you experienced grief over sin that led you toward God? What did that look like and how did God meet you?4.     If you are in Jesus then his Spirit dwells in you. How often are you aware that you have the mind of the Spirit, or the mind of Christ (1 Cor. 2)? How can having the Spirit impact your thought patterns, emotions and appetites?5.     What “debt collector” (habit, craving, or fear) keeps knocking at your door, and how might the Spirit's power free you from it?6.     Have you ever felt God's pleasure? Can the truth of you being in Jesus and Jesus being in you free you up to experience his pleasure? How?

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This conversation is raw. It's honest. And it's one of those episodes that I know is going to help a lot of people, especially anyone who's carrying grief and doesn't know what to do with it.In this episode, Brendan and I talk about what it means to lose a brother, especially in a sudden, traumatic way. We talk about the anger that can show up for men, the guilt that older brothers carry, and the feeling that life splits into “before” and “after” the moment you lose your person.Brendan also shares practical strategies—real, usable stuff—for what to do when grief hits you out of nowhere. Not the “time heals all wounds” nonsense. He talks about letting the wave hit, not fighting it, and making “small shifts” in your daily life to keep yourself moving forward when you feel stuck.We also talk about connection—how the relationship doesn't end, it just changes. The rituals, the photos, the texts, the car conversations, all of it. Because pretending it didn't happen isn't strength. It's avoidance. And eventually that pain comes back with interest.Brendan gives the background of what happened in April 2022, and how the legal process stretched the pain out for months and months. We also talk about who Philip was—his energy, his impact, and why the people who lose the “good ones” always seem to ask the same question: why him?I share something I still wrestle with: that feeling of “I should've protected him.” Brendan speaks to that in a way that I think a lot of men need to hear.We talk about how natural those thoughts are, especially for men, and how toxic it becomes if you live there too long.Brendan explains why grief isn't a straight line. Some days are calm. Some days the storm comes back and knocks you over. But the ocean is always there.Brendan shares what he does when that punch-in-the-stomach moment hits:Don't run from itFace itUse photos or memories when you're already in the waveRemind yourself it won't last forever, even if it feels like drowningThis part is huge. Brendan talks about making tiny changes—trying a new place, taking a new route, doing the thing you've been curious about. Not because it fixes grief, but because it keeps you from being trapped in the same mental loop every day.We talk about texting them, talking to them in the car, listening to old voice clips, and how the relationship continues—because for a lot of us, we think about them more now than we ever did when they were here.If you do one thing after listening to this episode: be good to people. You don't know what the person in front of you is carrying.Website: www.BrendanShawGrief.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendanshawgriefTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brendanshawgriefYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrendanShawGriefBrendan also shares what he and his family built in Philip's honor: The Phil With Love Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that gives back through scholarships and community impact—supporting domestic violence shelters, animal shelters, food insecurity, youth sports, and more. Their goal is simple: turn pain into something that helps other people.Become Stronger Industries: becomestronger.comFinish the Race Apparel: FTRapparel.comStay in the Fight (Anthony's charity): https://www.stayinthefight.am/If this episode hit home for you, share it with someone who needs it. Someone who's grieving. Someone who's holding it all in. Someone who thinks they have to stay strong by staying silent.And as always—go one step further than you thought you could.See you next time on Building Men.

Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of infertility, IVF, miscarriage, and pregnancy loss.In this episode, we sit down with Mandy and Cassie Glessner, partners in life for nearly a decade, as they share their deeply personal journey through infertility, IVF, miscarriage, and the grief that comes with being unable to grow their family. With honesty and care, Mandy and Cassie walk us through the clinical realities, emotional toll, and quiet moments of hope and heartbreak that shaped their experience.From navigating a system not built with same-sex couples in mind to redefining what a “happy ending” can look like, Mandy and Cassie remind us that community is built through listening, vulnerability, and showing up for one another, especially when there are no easy answers. Let's Connect! If this podcast feels like something you’ve been craving, hit subscribe, leave a review, and send it to a friend. The more voices we have in this village, the stronger we become. Email Us: bettertogether@richlandsource.com Subscribe to Maddie’s Blog Listen to more of Sarah Goff's MusicSupport the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, John Pajak answers two listener emails from lawn care operators at very different stages of life but facing the same challenge, working hard without seeing financial progress. Learn why expanding your territory isn't always the answer and how to increase revenue with complementary services for mowing-based businesses. Comments and Questions are welcome. Send to ProfitswithPajak@gmail.com Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser.  Relay Relay is small business banking that puts you in complete control of what you are earning, spending, and saving. Click here to sign up for Relay and get $50.00 cash bonus!http://join.relayfi.com/promo/get-50-ulumkswykjzwi4dqsm?referralcode=profitswithpajak&utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=podcast  Equip Expo 2026 Tickets: https://plus.mcievents.com/EquipExpo2026?RefId=PAJAK Upcoming Events:   Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit www.Yardbook.com  Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Relay Relay is small business banking that puts you in complete control of what you are earning, spending, and saving. Click here to sign up for Relay and get $50.00 cash bonus!http://join.relayfi.com/promo/get-50-ulumkswykjzwi4dqsm?referralcode=profitswithpajak&utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=podcast  Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! https://www.instagram.com/mrproducerusa/   Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year. https://www.greenfrogwebdesign.com/johnpajak My Service Area "Qualify Leads Based on Your Profitable Service Area." Click on this link for an exclusive offer for being a "Profits with Pajak" listener. https://myservicearea.com/pajak   Training and Courses Budgets, Breakevens, and Bottom Lines™ Workshop John Pajak's exclusive system is designed to help you avoid common failures and achieve your business' financial goals to be profitable and scale your business. https://www.johnpajak.com/offers/qvgvV8m3/checkout   Yardbook Training Workshops Learn one-on-one with John Pajak to use Yardbook like a pro to streamline your business and make more money! https://www.johnpajak.com/offers/aJ9YX7aB/checkout

Send us a textWhen the future feels foggy, and the next step isn't clear, what does it look like to move forward with wisdom, not just grit and tenacity?In this final episode of the Wholehearted Rhythms mini-series, Amy shares a grounded reflection on discernment, drawn from James 1, personal story, and the wholehearted lens of spiritual formation. Rather than forcing answers, this conversation invites you to listen, reflect, and receive wisdom that often comes in the waiting, not before you come to a tidy ending.You'll explore:How Scripture reframes wisdom as something formed through perseverance.Why wise discernment often happens in the company of trusted guides and story witnesses.The role your personal story plays in helping you notice God's movement.How this posture of listening prepares the way for Wholehearted Storywork in the year ahead.You'll also receive a simple 3-question wisdom practice to help you start your next chapter, not with striving, but with ease.Because even when the plan isn't obvious, wisdom is still being offered.Grab your gift for the new year: The Wholehearted Abundance Journalhttps://www.simplywholehearted.com/thejourneytowholeheartedabundanceSupport the showRESOURCES FOR YOU: Book a High-Value Clarity Call with Amy Wicks https://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicks Not sure about your Enneagram Type? Start here: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagramquiz Wholehearted Enneagram Coachinghttps://bit.ly/SWcoachingcollectiveEnnea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideThe Real History of the Enneagram Course(use code AMY for 40% OFF)https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistoryShould Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)https://amzn.to/3VB9PrxConnect with Amy:IGWebsite

Do you ever try to make forward-thinking plans, but then you get hit with surprises you never saw coming? In this encore “Listen Again” episode of The Gathering Room, I talk about how to move forward by embracing change and uncertainty—and the delightful surprises that can come your way when you do. I’ll also guide you through a meditation to help bring your attention to the field of connection that’s pulling you toward what you’re meant to do next. Join me! CONNECT WITH US Follow Martha on Instagram The Gathering Room Show Notes Join Martha for a Live Episode of The Gathering Room via Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turn online alignment into an offline community — join us at TheWayFwrd.com to connect with like-minded people near you.If consciousness is moving forward, are you moving with it or resisting the invitation?In this episode, I sit down with Edmund Knighton for a grounded, uncompromising conversation on The Law of One, consciousness evolution, and why love isn't a feeling you wait for, it's something you practice.This discussion moves through the nature of density of consciousness, the accelerating forces of polarization, and why service to self vs service to others isn't a moral debate, but an evolutionary sorting process. Conflict, suffering, and global instability aren't framed as failures of the system here, they're revealed as catalysts for awakening, testing whether we respond with fear or clarity.We also address why spiritual bypassing keeps people stuck, how vulnerability functions as a stabilizing force rather than a weakness, and why embodiment — not dissociation — is required for real spiritual maturity.If you've felt unsure how to stay grounded, this episode offers clarity.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[02:22] What vulnerability reveals about transformation in the present[08:44] Alec's dream about his grandfather revealed the movement from 3rd to 4th density consciousness[15:19] The Buddha in Red Face story[21:11] Integrating masculine and feminine energies increases the strength of both rather than diminishing either[32:52] When Edmund discovered The Law of One[42:53] The eight densities of consciousness [53:01] Practicing love during division without falling into spiritual bypassing[01:10:01] Why those in service to self are actually serving us by offering opportunities to choose love[01:20:05] How the veil of forgetting and free will allow us to remember our true nature as creators[01:43:58] Distinguishing your own essence from external noise through stillness and Steiner's practices[01:57:35] Why true forgiveness becomes unnecessary when we understand our projections[02:17:16] Why we cannot return to tribal ways and must move forward with new forms of conscious community[02:39:30] What the Germanic and Slavic epochs reveal about humanity's progression from individual thinking to soul-warmed communityRelated The Way Forward Episodes:Beyond Verbal Autists, Telepathy & The Nature Of Thought with Melissa Jolly Graves | YouTubeSoulstice Magic, 13 Holy Nights & Neurogenic Qigong featuring Lara Day | YouTubeMemoirs of a Child Sex Slave: Quest For Love featuring Anneke Lucas | YoutubeResources Mentioned:Law of One | WebsiteBe Here Farm + Nature | WebsiteBeing Human Event | WebsiteBuddha in Redface by Eduardo Duran | BookTranscendent Sex by Jenny Wade | BookThe Red Lion by Maria Szepes | BookMutant Message Down Under by Marlo Morgan | Book or AudiobookClick here to enroll in the 2026 season of Being Human. Mention that you found the Being Human program through The Way Forward and receive a $300 discount.Find more from Edmund:Edmund Knighton | EmailClick here for Dark Room RetreatsFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:Paleovalley is 100% Grass-Fed Bone Broth Protein is a nutrient-dense, easy-to-digest source of collagen and essential amino acids. Sourced from grass-fed cows, this protein powder provides the building blocks for healthy joints, skin, and gut function—without fillers or artificial ingredients. Support the show and claim 15% off your PaleoValley order!Designed for deep focus and well-being. 100% blue light and flicker free. For $50 off your Daylight Computer, use discount code: TWF50New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Visit www.NewBiologyClinic.com and use code THEWAYFORWARD (case sensitive) for $50 off activation. Members get the $150 fee waived