Podcasts about Weaving

On the June 19 episode of Friday LIVE, we're broadcasting from the Nebraska Public Media Radio Studio. Tune in to hear lively conversations about: Nebraska author Lisa Knopp's book "Ravelings" (1:10); Homestead National Historical Park's Homestead Days (7:57); Constellation Studios' new expansion and the grand opening event being held there (17:46); Nebraska Chautauqua's Weaving a Nation event in Hastings (27:20); and Fontenelle Forest's upcoming Beetles in the Wetlands community science day (47:14) There will also be more poetry from Eleanor Reeds (42:25)

On the June 19 episode of Friday LIVE, we're broadcasting from the Nebraska Public Media Radio Studio. Tune in to hear lively conversations about: Nebraska author Lisa Knopp's book "Ravelings" (1:10); Homestead National Historical Park's Homestead Days (7:57); Constellation Studios' new expansion and the grand opening event being held there (17:46); Nebraska Chautauqua's Weaving a Nation event in Hastings (27:20); and Fontenelle Forest's upcoming Beetles in the Wetlands community science day (47:14) There will also be more poetry from Eleanor Reeds (42:25)

AI is transforming healthcare workflows, but what is the best way to integrate it into physician workflows? Join Thea Campbell and Hari Bala as they discuss how to bring AI into clinical workflows to reduce clinician burden and create scalable, secure solutions for the future of healthcare.

Followed by spoken-word poetry from Dreaming Bear, Ram Dass and Uma Reed explore how the union of Bhakti and Vedanta leads to unchanging bliss and eternal awareness.Recorded in 2008 at Studio Maui, this mini-series features Ram Dass and guests from his satsang. Check out the first two episodes of this mini-series on episodes 245 and 255 of the Be Here Now Network's Guest Podcast.Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through June 30. Learn more and give here: BHNN 10th Birthday FundraiserToday's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.In this episode, Uma Reed and Ram Dass share insights on:Weaving together the paths of Bhakti and Vedanta Connecting to our blissful nature and a joy that is unchangingRam Dass's mushroom trip at Tim Leary's house: seeing the roles vs. the soulStripping everything away until you are pure awareness and loveSpoken word with Dreaming BearLoving all of each other the way we love our belovedGiving yourself permission to become wild and undomesticatedAbout Uma Reed:Uma was first exposed to Hindu devotional chanting in the early 1970s, while studying meditation and spiritual practices with Ram Dass and various other teachers. Kirtan was a practice that touched her deeply, and as a devotee of Neem Karoli Baba, she often participated in kirtan gatherings with fellow devotees, as well as in other ashrams and spiritual communities. For years she held kirtan in her home, and for the past dozen years or so, she has led kirtan formally in yoga studios, spiritual centers, and retreat settings. She has taught workshops and led kirtan on numerous retreats and in satsang with Ram Dass and other spiritual teachers in the U.S. and abroad.About Dreaming Bear: Dreaming Bear is a master word-smith delivering his fervent message with extraordinary verbal dexterity and relevance. He's a nomadic bard, a hip mystic and modern-language Sufic style philosopher-poet. If you'd like to experience a living combination of Spaulding Gray, Rumi, Jack Kerouac, Robin Williams, Shel Silverstein, Michael Talbot and Thich Nhat Hanh, you owe it to yourself to see Dreaming Bear. The foundation for Dreaming Bear's work as a transformational epic orator and poetic storyteller is deeply attuned to the natural world. His work as a university teacher/researcher was further defined by years spent living 'off the grid'. While in a deep communion with what the Hawaiians call the a'ina, or life force of the land, he began to take his artistry to a new level and developed many of the works that have proven to be inspiring to so many. Find out more about Nature's Poet Laureate by reading a book of his poetry. “You will always exist. Isn't that reassuring? You always exist.” –Ram DassSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In recognition of Men's Health Month, we feature former Pittsburgh Steeler turned certified personal trainer Jawon Chisholm. He shares what it really takes to stay physically and mentally strong after leaving professional sports, and how that journey shapes his work coaching everyday men. We explore the challenges men face when starting or restarting a fitness journey, the mission behind his “Struggle to Succeed” program, and how his growing “Run with Jawon” event is building community through health. Jawon also opens up about the adversity and life experiences that continue to fuel his commitment to helping others succeed.Lancaster County is launching a new way to recognize community connection and impact. In this episode, we talk with Tracy Cutler of the Lancaster County Community Foundation and Araba Sapara-Grant of the Aspen Institute about “The Weaver Awards,” a new initiative supported by Aspen's Weave program. The awards aim to honor local residents who are strengthening relationships and building a more connected community. Nominations are open now through July 24. Learn how the partnership came together, why social connection matters, and how you can get involved.

Many people imagine God's love as something like a kindly grandfather—affable, lenient, and unbothered by sin. But this misunderstanding cheapens love rather than exalts it. God's love is not soft. It is fierce and purposeful. Weaving through Deuteronomy 7, John 3, and 1 John 4, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores why God chose to love an undeserving people—not because of who they were, but because of who He is. The cross stands as the ultimate proof. Let the depth of God's love move you. Understand it clearly, receive it fully, and let it reshape how you see yourself and others!

Rest to Return, a podcast for a restless world. Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife is your host. This series is rooted in Shabbat, an ancient Jewish practice that teaches us how to belong to time. Here, rest is a sacred rhythm woven into who we are. We continue by gathering around a single question: What is my sacred purpose? You can find more info about Tzedek Lab here. Settled back into his room, my dad was a bit frail…but he could still kiss us and us that he loved us! The list of 39 melachot can be found here. Olam haBah is often translated as “the world to come” and is used in reference to the afterlife. In this context, I'm using it to describe “the world as it could be” which includes dignity, equity, and liberation. The idea that each person is a letter in the Torah is rooted in Megaleh Amukot (Va'etchanan 186:1). I learned about the concept of “ratzon” from my teacher, colleague, and friend David Jaffe, Founder and Executive Director of Kirva. Rabbi Tarfon's quote comes from Pirkei Avot 2:16. One source for Rabbi Simcha Bunim's teaching is Tales of The Hasidim Later Masters by Martin Buber. The Mary Oliver line comes from her poem, entitled “The Summer Day”. This quote has been misattributed to Courtney Carver. It is instead referenced by Carver in her book, Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less and Live the Life You Actually You Want. The quotation itself comes from Psychologist Nicola Jane Hobbs who teaches, “Instead of asking, 'Have I worked hard enough to deserve rest?' ask, 'Have I rested enough to do my most loving, meaningful work?'"” The practice in this episode was inspired by a practice that I learned from Rabbi David Jaffe, Founder of Kirva, and it is one that I've enjoyed practicing with each Cohort of “Dismantling Racism from the Inside Out” that I have the privilege of co-facilitating for People of Colour, alongside Yehudah Webster. The next cohort begins in Fall 2026 and you can find more info here. This episode is brought to you by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. Rest to Return exists because we believe slowing down is a spiritual act. IJS believes that too. For over two decades, IJS has been helping people go deeper, through Jewish mindfulness meditation, contemplative prayer, sacred text study, and embodied practice. Their offerings range from online courses and silent retreats to immersive cohort programs for seekers of all experience levels, clergy, and spiritual leaders who are ready to live and lead from a more grounded place. Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife is part of IJS's core faculty, and the wisdom you'll hear in this series is very much in that spirit. If this podcast is stirring something in you, IJS is a place to go further. Explore their programs, and more ways to learn and practice with Keshira, at jewishspirituality.org, including: View the latest offerings from IJS in our program catalog Join Keshira on retreat this August: Returning Anew Learn more about Keshira's latest class at IJS on Mindful Speech as a Spiritual Practice Learn more about Shevet, IJS's community for younger adults (20s-30s) IJS has several online free practices with Keshira and our other faculty including our live Daily Sit, our weekly Shevet Sit for younger adults (under 40), and monthly Affinity Sits for Jews of Color, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities. Click here for more information. Join our mailing list to be notified about our upcoming fall courses, including Keshira's Earth, Moon, Mindfulness year-long class.

Many people imagine God's love as something like a kindly grandfather—affable, lenient, and unbothered by sin. But this misunderstanding cheapens love rather than exalts it. God's love is not soft. It is fierce and purposeful.Weaving through Deuteronomy 7, John 3, and 1 John 4, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores why God chose to love an undeserving people—not because of who they were, but because of who He is. The cross stands as the ultimate proof.Let the depth of God's love move you. Understand it clearly, receive it fully, and let it reshape how you see yourself and others!

Today, we are learning from Mila Aliana. Mila works in the messy, uncharted spaces where complexity lives, across industries, sectors, coalitions, and multi-stakeholder systems, where things are no longer working and no one quite knows how to navigate what's next. Mila tends to work at the level of patterns and relationships, helping people see what's really shaping behaviour beneath the surface, not just what's visible. Her practice has been shaped by working across very different contexts, from government and global consortiums to sitting with indigenous elders, and Mila brings that into how she holds spaces for people to sense, relate, and move differently together. At the moment, she is closely involved in stewarding the transition of the Inner Development Goals ecosystem, staying with the tension between structure, culture, and what it actually takes to shift how we lead and work. Let's get started... In this conversation with Mila Aliana, I learned: 00:00 Intro - how we met and why I invited Mila Aliana 04:00 How do you become a weaver? 07:00 When we say system, it is relationships that weave together. 08:55 Time is my kin (family) 10:10 Wayfinding is the orientation. 17:25 Control is a coping strategy when we face uncertainty. 19:30 Wayfinding and weaving in the no-map territory. 21:35 Learning from sensing and knowing, and how can it be supported by science? 22:30 We are all participants in life, not answers. We are all relational. 25:20 The land is not a resource; it is our relative. Time is our kin. 25:40 I am part of the relay team that passes down to the next generation. 29:35 The fundamental question: Does it actually matter? 30:10 How do you make it possible for others to become the best version of themselves? (this part is important to me) 32:50 Does it matter to you that you know what the impact is? Why does it matter to you? 35:10 How do we make a living from this work? (important section) 36:10 If I create value, money will follow. 37:55 Translate what you work into something that people can pay for in their language. 40:10 Go where you are invited. 42:40 Separate survival from your purpose. 43:05 Design for mutual reciprocity and not transactional relationships. 45:45 Four criteria for mutual reciprocity in living systems. Does it give mutual benefit to each other? Is it complementary? Are you adaptive to change? Is it readily available? 53:30 Using the spiritual level in the decision-making. 56:55 The trust cultivated about boundaries. 58:05 The misunderstanding of purpose in your work. 1:06:40 Mila asks Erno what he will use tomorrow based on what he has learned in this conversation. 1:09:10 A before and after embodied experience in a workshop or meeting. 1:12:55 Experimentation and adaptive action. 1:15:30 Working in collaboration in a participatory process. More about Mila Aliana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milaaliana/ Resources we mention: Arnold Mindell, a quantum flirt The Transition working group - for the transition of the IDG organisation. Barry's Economics - YouTube channel by Barry Ferns Diary Of A CEO Is Making You Less Successful - Barry's Economics Vibe by Mistral (formerly Le Chat) De Trias Economica - book by Babette Porcelijn Zo krijgen we een economie zonder verborgen impact – Babette Porcelijn Chantal Walg IDG Guide IDG skill finder Video of the conversation with Mila Aliana https://youtu.be/QwbVoipQQ9Q Watch the conversation here https://youtu.be/QwbVoipQQ9Q Summary (created with AI) In episode 492 of the Decide for Impact podcast, host Erno Hannink interviews Mila Aliana about working in complex, uncharted multi-stakeholder systems and her role as a “chief weaver.” Mila explains weaving as making visible the relational dynamics, patterns, narratives, and intergenerational tensions that shape behavior in living systems, and wayfinding as sensing an inner compass to move without a clear map by listening to emergence rather than controlling outcomes. They discuss how silence and culture co-create toxicity (including reflections on rising fascism), how humans are participants in interdependent systems rather than in control, and how impact matters through relationships and ripple effects without needing recognition. Mila shares practical guidance on earning a living through boundaries, creating value, translating work into clients' language, building trust-based mutual reciprocity instead of transactional funnels, and choosing projects via deep knowing; they end with applying “before/after” experiences to introduce IDG work and experimenting through collaborative events and questions. Transcript [00:00:00] Erno Hannink: Hello, and welcome to episode 492 of the Decide for Impact podcast. Today, you're listening to the conversation with Mila Aliana. Mila works in the messy, uncharted spaces where complexity lives across industries, sectors, coalitions, and multi-stakeholder systems, where things are no longer working and no one quite knows how to navigate what's next. [00:00:29] Erno Hannink: Mila tends to work at the level of patterns and relationships, helping people see what's really shaping behavior beneath the surface, not just what's visible. Her practice has been shaped by working across very different contexts, from governments and global consortiums to sitting with indigenous elders, and Mila brings that into how she holds spaces for people to sense, relate, and move differently together. [00:01:00] Erno Hannink: At the moment, she is closely involved with stewarding the transition of the Inner Development Goals ecosystem, staying with the tension between structure, culture, and what it actually takes to shift how we lead and work. My name is Erno Hannink, and I share my knowledge, experience, and expertise with you. [00:01:21] Erno Hannink: I coach entrepreneurs so they make decisions that will help them to grow their impact. In this conversation with Mila, I learned so much about working differently based on relationships and how to make impact and how it does maybe impact my personal ego. Let's get started. Welcome in this new podcast episode. [00:01:47] Erno Hannink: Today, I'm talking to Mila Aliana [00:01:52] Mila Aliana: Yes. And- Thank you, Miguel. Very honored ... [00:01:56] Erno Hannink: yes, I am very honored that you're here, so thank you for being here. I got to know you... I've heard your name on several occasions when I w- in the, in the development goals environment. I was very active o- on the Global Practitioners Network. [00:02:09] Mila Aliana: Yes. [00:02:10] Erno Hannink: Uh, very active in my own community here that, that we organize meetings every month for, and, uh, then I finally met you in call last year- [00:02:19] Mila Aliana: Yes, that's right ... [00:02:20] Erno Hannink: when we had the conversations about the ambassadors, and I found that you were like a breath of fresh air and calmness in all these heated debates that were happening around ambassadors we need, and we need, we need this, and we need this, and- [00:02:34] Mila Aliana: Yeah [00:02:34] Erno Hannink: I was going like, "What? What are you, what are you doing?" I didn't understand what these people were just so mad about. [00:02:39] Mila Aliana: Yes. A- [00:02:40] Erno Hannink: and you were just very calm, asking questions, listening, bringing calm to the meeting, and I, I was very impressed with how you did then. I'm very happy that you were there, and even though you were just there a, a day and a half, you just, just very short, ha, like a breath of, a breath of fresh air. [00:03:00] Erno Hannink: So then I decide... I'm gonna just intro this, right? Yeah, sure. So then I decided to, 'cause I have this great project, also a large project that I'm working on right now. I'm building my new house with my wife, and so I'm doing all the installation work myself. I wanna be as much as I can with the build, with the builder. [00:03:19] Erno Hannink: It's bio-based. It's, it's w- wood. It's everything as, as good as I can afford. So I decided to l- dec- last December to say I'm gonna stop, uh, the Global Practitioners Network. I, I- Yeah ... have no space for the monthly meetings to- Yeah ... organize everything. [00:03:34] Mila Aliana: Yeah. [00:03:34] Erno Hannink: And then the request came along. We have this transition going on. [00:03:39] Erno Hannink: We need volunteers who w- is willing to help you. [00:03:42] Mila Aliana: Yeah. [00:03:42] Erno Hannink: And I felt the calling. I felt like I, I have to do this. I have to be part of this. Yes. I don't know how to find time, but I have to be part of this. Yes. So that's how we met again, because you were running this. But that's just an intro, a long one. [00:03:55] Mila Aliana: Yes. [00:03:56] Erno Hannink: But it's okay. It's an intro of how I got to know you and h- why I wanna have a conversation with you. My first real question for you is, and you call yourself a, a chief weaver. Well, somebody who's weaving. [00:04:09] Mila Aliana: Mm-hmm. [00:04:09] Erno Hannink: What does a weaver do, and h- how do you become a weaver? [00:04:14] Mila Aliana: So I think I'll start with how do you become a weaver? [00:04:20] Mila Aliana: It's really organically born because we are all weavers, uh, funnily enough. And it was just a conversation with, um, with one of my clients, and he says, "What do you actually do?" And I, I shared... 'cause normally when I have clients, they are-- it's very challenging for them to give me a label. I'm not a strategic advisor only. [00:04:45] Mila Aliana: I'm not a consultant only. I can also coach when I need to. But mainly big, huge collaborations, consortiums into really messy,...

Many people imagine God's love as something like a kindly grandfather—affable, lenient, and unbothered by sin. But this misunderstanding cheapens love rather than exalts it. God's love is not soft. It is fierce and purposeful.Weaving through Deuteronomy 7, John 3, and 1 John 4, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores why God chose to love an undeserving people—not because of who they were, but because of who He is. The cross stands as the ultimate proof.Let the depth of God's love move you. Understand it clearly, receive it fully, and let it reshape how you see yourself and others! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/82/29?v=20251111

Many people imagine God's love as something like a kindly grandfather—affable, lenient, and unbothered by sin. But this misunderstanding cheapens love rather than exalts it. God's love is not soft. It is fierce and purposeful. Weaving through Deuteronomy 7, John 3, and 1 John 4, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores why God chose to love an undeserving people—not because of who they were, but because of who He is. The cross stands as the ultimate proof. Let the depth of God's love move you. Understand it clearly, receive it fully, and let it reshape how you see yourself and others!

Richard Weaver was a twentieth century American scholar and rhetorician whose writings were praised by the likes of Russell Kirk, William F. Buckley, Willmoore Kendall, and Frank Meyer.  But nowadays Weaver is either derided as a racially charged Southern sympathizer or accused of preparing the way for the MAGA movement and authoritarianism.  If he's discussed at all. Joining Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis is Michael Lucchese, whose latest essay in Law and Liberty defends Weaver's contributions to the intellectual Right and argues his writings are still instructive for the conservative today.  This episode explores Weaver's actual views on the South and racism, his battles with the neo-gnostics of his day, his peculiar admiration for libertarians and Abraham Lincoln, and his greatest foe, William of Occam. Check out Michael's essay on Weaver, Turning the Clock Back Also, check out the book he edited compiling a collection of Russell Kirk's observations on America's founding, On America: How to Understand the Legacy of 1776   About Michael Lucchese From Pipe Creek Consulting Michael Lucchese is the founder and CEO of Pipe Creek Consulting, a communications firm based in Washington, D.C. He is also an associate editor of Law & Liberty and a contributing editor to Providence. He has been elected to membership in the Academy of Philosophy and Letters, the Ciceronian Society, and the Philadelphia Society, and serves on the board of the Institute for Christianity and Common Life, which publishes Mere Orthodoxy. Previously, he was a Krauthammer Fellow with the Tikvah Fund, a visiting scholar at Liberty Fund, and an aide to U.S. Senator Ben Sasse. His writing on national security, the conservative movement, and the American Founding has been published widely at outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, National Review, and the Washington Examiner. He graduated from Hillsdale College with a B.A. in American Studies, and is an alumnus of the Hudson Institute Political Studies Program.

If you've ever felt hijacked by grief at the worst possible moment, Episode 438 of the Grief and Happiness Podcast is for you. Grief guide Sylvia Wolfer reveals why exhaustion, fogginess, and emotional overwhelm are real biological responses to loss — not weakness — and shares the simple scheduling technique that helped her stop being ambushed by grief and finally feel in control. If grief has ever felt bigger than you, this episode will change the way you see it.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(00:50) Sylvia's personal journey through compound and unattended grief (04:55) Why grief research became Sylvia's lifeline — and the two gifts it gave her (05:46) Reclaiming agency: the scheduling technique that puts you back in control of grief (08:14) Why grief never goes away — and why we wouldn't want it to (11:10) What living in Buddhist countries taught Sylvia about impermanence and loss (13:55) How Western culture leaves us unprepared for grief (18:34) The physical reality of grief: what loss does to your brain, body, and energy (22:37) Why hydration and basic body care are powerful emotional tools (25:17) Grief as a wound: why it needs intentional care, not just time (28:11) The power of showing up for grievers — and how small acts of kindness change everythingSylvia Wolfer is a grief guide, mindfulness practitioner, and movement teacher whose work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, mindfulness, and gentle movement. Having lost both parents and two siblings — her father and younger brother before she turned seventeen, and her older brother just before COVID lockdown — she brings profound personal lived experience to her practice. That final loss became a turning point: rather than continue living at the mercy of unattended grief, Sylvia dove into the science of loss and emerged with a framework to help others rebuild steadiness and agency. She offers 1:1 sessions, self-paced courses, and online Pilates, and has been featured across multiple grief-focused platforms worldwide.In this episode, Sylvia shares how immersing herself in grief research gave her two transformative gifts: the reassurance that her responses were entirely normal, and a sense of belonging to a universal human experience. She introduces the practice of grief agency — acknowledging a wave when it rises but consciously choosing when to tend to it, so grief no longer arrives as an ambush. She also explores the physical reality of loss, explaining how grief keeps the body in a state of high alert and why tending to basics like hydration, sleep, and movement is a foundational emotional strategy. Weaving in Buddhist perspectives on impermanence, she reflects on why Westerners are so often blindsided by loss, and closes with a warm validation of community and the life-changing power of not leaving grievers alone in their silence.Connect with Sylvia Wolfer:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramPodcast: Sylvia's VoiceLet's Connect: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many people imagine God's love as something like a kindly grandfather—affable, lenient, and unbothered by sin. But this misunderstanding cheapens love rather than exalts it. God's love is not soft. It is fierce and purposeful.Weaving through Deuteronomy 7, John 3, and 1 John 4, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores why God chose to love an undeserving people—not because of who they were, but because of who He is. The cross stands as the ultimate proof.Let the depth of God's love move you. Understand it clearly, receive it fully, and let it reshape how you see yourself and others!

Many people imagine God's love as something like a kindly grandfather—affable, lenient, and unbothered by sin. But this misunderstanding cheapens love rather than exalts it. God's love is not soft. It is fierce and purposeful.Weaving through Deuteronomy 7, John 3, and 1 John 4, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores why God chose to love an undeserving people—not because of who they were, but because of who He is. The cross stands as the ultimate proof.Let the depth of God's love move you. Understand it clearly, receive it fully, and let it reshape how you see yourself and others! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/82/29?v=20251111

What does it actually take to end homelessness in a city? Rosa Hart sits down with Ra'Shann Martin, Executive Director of St. John's Center for Homeless Men, to find out.Ra'Shann didn't start in homeless services — he started with young people. His work at YouthBuild showed him how quickly housing instability derails a life, and that realization sent him on a path that eventually led to leading one of Louisville's most essential nonprofits. In this conversation, he pulls back the curtain on what homelessness in Louisville really looks like, who it affects, and what's actually working.In this episode:Ra'Shann shares his journey from YouthBuild to executive leadership, including the unexpected phone call that changed everything. He breaks down how St. John's Center operates across shelter, outreach, and permanent housing — and why something as simple as a mailing address can be the difference between stability and crisis. He introduces Sheehan Landing, the new 80-unit permanent supportive housing complex, and tells the story of an 83-year-old man found living in an encampment who now has a home. He also unpacks the myths around homelessness in Louisville, explains the new Outreach Referral Tool as a compassionate alternative to calling 911 or 311, and answers the question everyone wants to ask: should you give money to someone panhandling?You'll walk away knowing:What homelessness in Louisville actually looks like — and who it affectsHow permanent supportive housing works and why it changes outcomesWhat the Outreach Referral Tool is and how to use itWhat supplies are always needed (it's not just socks)How employers, volunteers, and community members can get involved right nowConnect with St. John's Center:Website: stjohnscenter.orgOutreach Referral Tool: stjohnscenter.org (click "Referral Tool")Phone: 502-568-6758 (ask for Outreach)Connect with Ra'Shann Martin on LinkedInSupport the work:Donate, volunteer, or explore partnership opportunities at stjohnscenter.orgKnow a Louisville mover and shaker making a difference? Rosa wants to hear from you.

Send us Fan Mail"Shire" and "guild" refer to a wide variety of subjects, ranging from Tolkien's fictional hobbit homeland to real-world administrative districts in the UK, video game factions, and even historic trades. But, today we are talking about CNCH, otherwise known as Conference of Northern California Handweavers. Don't let the name fool you.  According to their website, The Conference of Northern California Handweavers, Inc. was founded in 1953 to further the art and appreciation of the craft of handweaving.  Today the member Guilds of CNCH embrace all fiber arts associated with weaving.  Our membership includes not only weavers, but also dyers, basketmakers, and spinners.Today, Susan is going to tell us all about the guild, the yearly conference, and what all they offer. So, sit back and enjoy The Shire!Links:https://www.cnch.org/about-2/https://www.cnch.org/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GuildSupport the show

At the root of our suffering is longing — the yearning for something more, something missing. But awakening isn't an experience that arrives. It's a reorientation, a kind of seeing, into the way things actually are: whole, complete, nothing left out. Join Holly for meditative guidance rooted in non-dual wisdom that invites you into this recognition — that what you've been searching for has always been here.Holly Erin Copeland, MA, is a certified NeuroMeditation teacher, Bio-tuning Practitioner, human potential coach, Reiki master, and sound healer who helps awaken the deep heart's infinite love and wisdom and the radiant clarity of the natural mind.https://www.heartmindalchemy.com"Inner Rewilding: A Scientist's Journey Into Being" is the story of one woman's journey from depletion to remembrance – and an invitation into your own. Weaving memoir with mysticism, science with soul, Holly maps a path from frustration and despair to profound peace and unshakeable joy. https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Rewildin...Enlightened World Network is your guide to inspirational online programs about the spiritual divinity, angels, energy work, chakras, past lives, or soul. Learn about spiritually transformative authors, musicians and healers. From motivational learning to inner guidance, you will find the best program for you.Check out our website featuring over 200 spirit-inspired lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channelinghttp://www.enlightenedworld.onlineEnjoy inspirational and educational shows at    / enlightenedworldnetwork  To sign up for a newsletter to stay up on EWN programs and events, sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s...Enlightened World Network is now available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Podbean, Spotify, and Amazon Music.Link to EWN's disclaimer: https://enlightenedworld.online/discl...#buddhistmeditation #nonduality#lightworkers #nondual #hollyerincopeland

What if the Atonement was about more than paying for sin? In this thought-provoking conversation, Meghan Farner and Meg Rittmanic explore a symbolic and deeply spiritual interpretation of Christ's Atonement through the lens of Heavenly Mother, divine adoption, sacred coverings, and spiritual rebirth.Drawing from scripture, ancient symbolism, early Christian writings, temple imagery, and the recurring motif of weaving, Meg presents a framework that sees Christ not only as Savior, but as Life-Giver—one whose sacrifice creates a path for humanity to be spiritually adopted into the family of God.Together, they examine the symbolism of birth, labor, garments, the Lamb of God, the temple veil, wisdom traditions, and the divine feminine. This episode is also an open invitation for collaborative discernment as Meg gathers feedback on concepts from her forthcoming book.In this episode:Heavenly Mother as the divine weaverThe connection between birth, death, and resurrectionReframing the meaning of the Lamb of GodAdoption versus birth as spiritual metaphorsSacred garments, coverings, and covenant identityEarly Christian teachings on ascension and divine inheritanceThe feminine dimensions of Christ's AtonementThe role of wisdom traditions in spiritual transformationShare your thoughts in the comments: Does the idea of spiritual adoption deepen your understanding of the Atonement? How do these symbols resonate with your faith journey?Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Hidden Wisdom & Guest Meg Rittmanic01:27 Meg's Journey Discovering Heavenly Mother06:02 Studying Divine Feminine Symbolism Across Traditions07:35 Why This Discussion Needs Community Discernment10:50 Weaving, Creation & the Womb in Scripture15:32 Heavenly Mother as the Cosmic Weaver19:08 The Atonement as Spiritual Labor & Birth23:36 Birth Imagery, Death & Resurrection26:46 Reframing the Lamb of God31:16 Adoption Into the Family of God36:04 Garments, Coverings & Covenant Identity40:12 Heavenly Mother, Wisdom & Sacred Nourishment41:03 Becoming Children of God44:36 Adoption, Agency & Eternal Progression47:58 Layers of Transformation & Spiritual Ascension52:53 False Coverings vs. True Identity55:41 Questions for Collective Discernment57:09 Final Reflections & Closing ThoughtsMeg Rittmanic is the host of the In Her Image podcast, where she explores and celebrates Heavenly Mother through scripture, scholarship, symbolism, and lived spiritual experience. Over the past eight years, she has undertaken an extensive personal study of the divine feminine, reading hundreds of books and researching wisdom traditions across cultures. She is currently completing a book focused on Heavenly Mother, sacred symbolism, and spiritual transformation. If you feel called to better understand and embody your divine femininity, consider if our next cohort of Return to the Garden is for you! We gather starting September 28th. Hidden Wisdom initiates truth-seekers into the Mysteries, guiding listeners toward a lived experience of the Divine that awakens and transforms faith—without dismantling family or community. Pursue your Journey: ✨ Hidden Wisdom App – Join for FREE and enjoy pathway programs, community, expansive library, and more!

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The sound of warping and weaving on a traditional Canarian loom, alongside the voice of Herminia Pimentel Tejera and the weaving of Jennyfer Cabrera Guerra. A living testimony of the linen cultivation and textile traditions of Gran Canaria, preserved by the Asociación Amigos del Linolillo. Part of the participatory sound mapping project "Voices and Sounds of the Sacred Mountains", by the Union of Associations of the Biosphere Reserve of Gran Canaria.Recorded in Barranco Hondo (Juncalillo), Spain by Jenny Guerra Hernandez.

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Weaving together the koan anecdotes, the awakening poems of early Buddhist women, and the living support of sangha, in this talk Kisei invites practitioners who feel stuck or afraid to ask for help — from the ancestors, from each other, and from the mystery itself. ★ Support this podcast ★

Link to video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/aeVekOqP7-YThe tables have turned! The wonderful, renowned Orthodox Jewish podcaster Dovid Bashevkin, host of 18forty, who interviewed me for his podcast, returned the favor and joined me for a candid conversation about the inside-outside perspectives. He inside, I outside, together we have an interest in the same thing from different angles.Bashevkin is one of the most thoughtful voices in the Orthodox Jewish world, for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, doubt, Shabbos, Jewish identity, community, America, Israel, assimilation, spirituality, and what it means to build a meaningful Jewish life in 2026.What makes this conversation especially interesting to me is that Dovid and I approach many of the same questions from different locations. He speaks from deep inside Orthodox communal life; I often speak from the margins, or from outside looking in. And yet we share a fascination with how people search for meaning, belonging, transcendence, and authenticity.Links:• Dovid Bashevkin on Twitter/X: [@DBashIdeas](https://x.com/DBashIdeas?utm_source=chatgpt.com)• 18Forty podcast: [18Forty](https://18forty.org/podcasts/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)• My appearance on his podcast: [My conversation with Dovid Bashevkin on 18Forty](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEaI-Paltfc&t=1s&utm_source=chatgpt.com)We talked about:• why he created the 18Forty podcast• the “institutional scaffolding” of modern Jewish life• why younger Jews are restless even inside successful communities• Shabbos as both beautiful and difficult• assimilation, identity, and the pressure to “earn” love• celebrity culture and existential longing• the future of American Orthodoxy• why so many young Orthodox Jews are drawn to Israel• cultural translation between Jewish worlds• gum as contraband in Hasidic childhoods

Acclaimed Quandamooka artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins has brought a beautiful insight into an ancient story from her people to the Museum of Brisbane.The artist-in-residence from Minjerribah/Stradbroke Island continues to evolve her arts practice, and this time has reimagined the Museum of Brisbane's creative space into an interactive and immersive realm exploring the ancestral story of Warrajamba the Mermaid.In doing so she has created a hub of tranquility in the bustling CBD of Brisbane, bringing audiences to slow down and connect with Country and culture.She's inviting all of us to join her on her quest to find Warrajamba - a central figure in her art, as she continues the ongoing search to find the ending of the mermaid's story.And as Delvene explains to us on this episode of Streets of Your Town, this significant story of her people was passed down to her from her mother, grandmother, and generations before them.For more shownotes and links go to my Streets of Your Town magazine for this episode at https://soyt.substack.com/p/weaving-traditional-stories-delvene-cockatoo-collins

“In Alabama, we exist at the border of blessing and disaster….” Alexis Okeowo blends memoir and journalism to explore her upbringing in Montgomery as the daughter of Nigerian immigrants. Weaving her personal story with the state's complex history, she challenges stereotypes and reveals how Alabamians reckon with loving a place shaped by both deep pride and painful truths.

"Carolina Caroline" is a 2025 American romantic crime thriller film directed by Adam Carter Rehmeier and written by William Thomas Dean IV, starring Samara Weaving, Kyle Gallner, Jon Gries, and Kyra Sedgwick. The film follows A young woman who joins a charming con man on the run, leaving a trail of crime and passion as they hustle through the Southeast in search of her estranged mother. It had its world premiere in the Centerpiece program of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its chemistry between its two leads, Rehmeier's look at the American deep South, and its fusion of the romance and crime genres, creating a "Bonnie and Clyde" story for a new era. Weaving, Gallner, and Rehmeier were all kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work and experiences making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Magnolia Pictures. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded on May 16, 2026 at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, NY. Please enjoy this dharma talk by BZC teacher Sarah Dōjin Emerson. Sarah explores the teachings of Zen master and author Norma Wong about the wisdom of community and collective leading; and the teachings of Paula Arai on ceremonies of healing. Sarah's talk includes Norma Wong Roshi's chanting practice of calling in aloha through collective chanting, and shares Wong Roshi's connection between the indigenous Hawaiian meaning of aloha, and her Zen teacher's understanding of aloha as compassion manifested. Sarah reads briefly from Norma Wong's latest book, Who We Are Becoming Matters. Sarah also mentioned the podcast episode "Reverence for Death," with Prentis Hemphill and Alua Arthur, from the Becoming the People podcast. https://becomingthepeople.buzzsprout.com/1108100/episodes/19167987-reverence-for-death-with-alua-arthur Some information about the authors mentioned: Norma Wong (Norma Ryūkō Kawelokū Wong Roshi) is an 86th generation Zen master and a Native Hawaiian and Hakka Chinese life-long resident of Hawai'i. She is the author of the books Who We Are Becoming Matters: The Courage, Wisdom, and Aloha We Need in a Timeplace of Collapse (2026), and When No Thing Works: A Zen and Indigenous Perspective on Resilience, Shared Purpose, and Leadership in the Timeplace of Collapse (2024). https://www.normawong.com/ Dr. Paula Arai is a Sōtō Zen practitioner, Chair of Women and Buddhist Studies at the Institute of Buddhist Studies at UC Berkeley, and faculty at the Institute of Buddhist Studies. Her focus of study is the practices of Japanese Sōtō Zen laywomen. Her latest book is The Little Book of Zen Healing: Japanese Rituals for Beauty, Harmony, and Love (2023). https://www.zenhealing.org/

In this Wednesday Night Dharma Talk preceding the weekend retreat Planting Life, longtime teacher and master gardener Wendy Johnson calls the community “to plant life together in utterly dangerous times.” Weaving traditional ecological knowledge, Dogen's Instructions to the Cook, and more than fifty years of earth dharma practice, Wendy plants us deep in our seats, reminding us planting is: “not… Source

Among four-shaft weavers, A Handweaver's Pattern Book is commonly referred to by just the author's name—Davison—or as “the green book,” a reference to the iconic cover of many of the book's printings. Since Marguerite Porter Davison first published it in 1944, it has been a foundational reference, the first book that many weavers buy and the one they keep close at hand. Packed with drafts and photographs for overshot, twill, crackle, and dozens of other structures, it's the weaver's answer to The Joy of Cooking: a starting point for design, a resource for understanding a structure, and a map for exploration. Although it remained in print for decades, it became unavailable in 2005, and the weaving community felt the loss. For the past several years, a group of nearly 100 weavers and other volunteers has been working to bring it back. Weavers from guilds from coast to coast have nearly finished reweaving all of the book's samples—more than 1,200 of them—in color. Technical reviewers have created contemporary drafts. The original instructions for sinking-shed looms have been adapted to the jack looms more common in most weavers' studios. Despite the updates, the project's north star has been to honor Davison's voice and intentions. The updated edition, to be published by Schiffer Craft, is expected in summer 2027. Leading the effort is Caroline Cooley Browne, who happens to be Marguerite Porter Davison's granddaughter. Davison died when Caroline was a baby, but she grew up hearing stories from her mother of warping looms in Marguerite's attic studio, of train rides to the printer, of the woman who traveled to numerous guilds because she loved being with other weavers. When the copyright to the 1951 edition eventually came to Caroline through her family, she knew what to do with it, and she enlisted a team of eager volunteers to help bring the new edition to life. In this episode, Caroline is joined by Donna Johnson of the Whidbey Weavers Guild, who coordinates volunteers for the guild's sample weaving, and Anita Osterhaug, who connected the project with the publisher and has been part of the technical steering committee. Together they talk about the logistical undertaking of standardizing hundreds of samples across dozens of weavers, the technical decisions involved in updating the book, and what it has felt like to be part of the next chapter of something this important. Listen in to hear why the green book has never gone out of fashion, what surprised the weavers as they worked through structures they'd never tried before, and what Marguerite Porter Davison's granddaughter hopes she would think of the whole endeavor. Links Visit the page dedicated to The Big Weave on the Bainbridge Artisan Resource Project (BARN) website and sign up for updates. When the project is finished, the WIFs will be available through BARN. This episode is brought to you by: Treenway Silks is where weavers, spinners, knitters and stitchers find the silk they love. Select from the largest variety of silk spinning fibers, silk yarn, and silk threads & ribbons at TreenwaySilks.com. You'll discover a rainbow of colors, thoughtfully hand-dyed in Colorado. Love natural? Treenway's array of wild silks provide choices beyond white. If you love silk, you'll love Treenway Silks, where superior quality and customer service are guaranteed. “Hi, I'm Gabi van Tassell from Bluebonnet Crafters, and I'm the inventor of TURTLE pin looms. Pin looms are small, handheld looms that quickly weave self-contained fabric pieces like squares, hexagons, and more. Weave them with almost any yarn you have on hand, then combine them into projects of any size. They make a wonderful companion for any fiber lover, at home or on the go. I'd love for you to visit us at turtleloom.com to explore the full loom catalog, patterns, and more. Hope to see you there.”

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with Liz Hall and Kelly Kapic about their book, “When the Journey Hurts.” Transform Your Suffering with Tools from Theology, Psychology, and Spiritual Formation We don't like pain. So, we find creative ways to go around it. We try to ignore, minimize, or deny our suffering, but we’re still left hurting. The twisting and defiling work of sin on this world is overwhelming and shatters our assumptions about ourselves and our place in the world. And yet, the path forward is through suffering. Our afflictions present an opportunity to encounter God and allow him to redeem our suffering. Drawing on six years of research, When the Journey Hurts untangles common misconceptions about suffering, instead helping you find meaning in it. The authors integrate theology, psychology, and spiritual formation to provide actionable steps and tools that teach you how to suffer well in relationship with God and others. This book introduces seven key practices to help you uncover meaning in your suffering, equipping you to engage with suffering in a healthy, faithful way: Identifying with Christ’s suffering Lament Surrender Forgiveness Gratitude Memento mori (remembering our mortality) Weaving our story of suffering into God’s story Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Recent Episodes: 1. No Condemnation 2. Spiritual World 3. Conversation with Dr. Kelly Flanagan 4. The Gospel Is Bigger 5. God Is Joyous The post Conversation with Liz Hall and Kelly Kapic appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

In this week's episode I sat down with Sonia Vera. Sonia is a Venezuelan-born model who is seeking to transform how the disability community is represented and celebrated within the fashion industry. She is a passionate advocate for radical, long-overdue change, using fashion as a platform to normalize inclusion and disability, and to shine a light on the significant and largely overlooked spending power of these communities.We discuss how fashion as an art form has always seen disabled bodies, how the industry can go much further in regards to representation and inclusion, being a part of this year's Met Costume spring exhibition and much, much more.This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin. All proceeds from purchasing this episode will be split between ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠City Harvest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Food Bank For NYC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join Always Looking Up on Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jilliancurwin645746.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AlwaysLookingUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Sonia: Instagram: @sonia_veraofficial Follow Me: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jill_ilana⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alwayslookingup.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jillian_ilana⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jillianilana.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alwayslookingup227@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read With Me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goodreads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The StoryGraph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Minneapolis:Stand With Minnesota: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.standwithminnesota.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MN NOICE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mnnoice.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Community Aid Network MN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.canmn.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Those Impacted By The Cutting Of SNAP Benefits:Feeding America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.feedingamerica.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠World Central Kitchen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wck.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠No Kid Hungry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nokidhungry.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠List Of NYC Food Pantries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/food_pantries.page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Immigrant Communities (all links came from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chnge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠):The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chirla_org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chirla.org/donatenow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Immigrant Defenders Law Center (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@immdef_lawcenter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.immdef.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inland Coalition 4 Imm Justice (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ic4ij⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jornaleros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

A brand-new book makes a compelling, biblical case that the coming Third Temple will be built on the Temple Mount, but not where many prophecy teachers claim. What if the site is already prepared for the Temple to be built? Weaving together biblical, historical, and archaeological data, Mark Lindsted joins Josh Davis to solve the Third Temple mystery on today's Watchman on the Wall episode. 

AI is transforming healthcare workflows, but what is the best way to integrate it into physician workflows? Join Thea Campbell and Hari Bala as they discuss how to bring AI into clinical workflows to reduce clinician burden and create scalable, secure solutions for the future of healthcare.

Last week I attended IAAPA Honors, and my biggest takeaway was something I saw last year: F&B as narrative. From LA Haunted Hayride's Cider Mill to Scarehouse Windsor's dinner experiences, the expansion of food carts at HHN, and all the haunts with hidden bars, we're seeing more haunts weaving food into the story. Guests are buying experiences from us, and food has to be part of that, not separate from it. Also this week: United Parks posted a rough Q1 while peer parks grew, and the next Sphere is heading to Yas Island.In this issue:F&B as Narrative: What I Saw at IAAPA HonorsUnited Parks' Dismal Q1The Next Sphere Is Going to Yas IslandDerry Halloween to Adopt New Partner-Led ApproachFirst Look at Midwest Haunters Convention Exhibitor ListHaunters Toolbox: Inhuman Resources Hiring Sessionhttps://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/why-haunts-are-weaving-food-into-the-story

What does it mean to mourn a shared life? In this episode, essayist and novelist Siri Hustvedt speaks to book critic Mythili Rao about Ghost Stories. Her most personal work yet, it is a searing and intimate meditation on grief, memory and enduring love, written in the aftermath of the death of her husband, writer, poet and filmmaker Paul Auster. Weaving together journal entries, letters, emails and fragments of Auster's final writing, Hustvedt reflects on four decades of love, intellectual companionship and family life in New York. Together they discuss grief not as a single event but as an altered experience of time, memory and presence. Hustvedt discusses the role of writing in mourning, the value of nurturing an inner life in an age of constant distraction, and the intersection of personal grief and political dread in contemporary America. Siri Hustvedt is a novelist, essayist and poet. Her books include What I Loved, The Blazing World and Memories of the Future. Her latest book is Ghost Stories. Mythili Rao is a journalist, book critic and podcaster. --- If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas softball begins the defense of its national championship against Wagner at the Austin Regional Friday and head coach Mike White stops by the “On Second Thought” podcast to give us a primer on the No. 2 overall seed. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss football coach Steve Sarkisian's pointed comments regarding the 24-team playoff and the best way to weave a basket at Ole Miss. Ced's Corner newsletter Make sure to sign up for Ced's Corner, the new newsletter from the mind of the American-Statesman's resident sports columnist Cedric Golden. Ced will give you hot takes and his view of Longhorns sports and everything beyond via email each Tuesday. Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls Sign up for Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls to get news, exclusive analysis and insights on University of Texas sports. Plus, get notified when Bohls publishes a new column.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Balaton's Nature Symphony: Weaving Tales of Preservation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-05-13-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Hűvös tavaszi szél fújta a Balaton vizét, miközben Árpád álmodozva nézte a hullámokat.En: A cool spring wind blew across Lake Balaton, while Árpád dreamily watched the waves.Hu: Feje tele volt gondolatokkal a Föld védelméről.En: His head was full of thoughts about protecting the Earth.Hu: Az oldalukon lévő stég fából készült, nem műanyag, ahogy mindig is szerették volna.En: The dock on their side was made of wood, not plastic, just as they had always wanted.Hu: Mellette a napos parton Zsófia írt egy jegyzettömbbe, nagy lendülettel terveket szőve.En: Next to him on the sunny shore, Zsófia wrote in a notebook, enthusiastically weaving plans.Hu: "A mi feladatunk fontossága óriási," mondta Árpád.En: "The importance of our task is enormous," said Árpád.Hu: "De hogyan lehet egyszerre bemutatni ezt a gyönyörű helyet és megőrizni?En: "But how can we present this beautiful place while preserving it?"Hu: "Zsófia ceruzája egy pillanatra megállt a papíron.En: Zsófia's pencil paused on the paper for a moment.Hu: "Az emberek szeretik a történeteket.En: "People love stories.Hu: Ez az, ami vonzza őket.En: That's what draws them in.Hu: Elmesélhetjük a Balaton szépségét és kalandjait, közben pedig megtanítjuk őket a természet védelmére.En: We can tell about the beauty and adventures of Balaton, and at the same time teach them about nature conservation."Hu: "Árpád gondterhelt tekintete lágyult.En: Árpád's troubled expression softened.Hu: "De nem szeretném, hogy eltűnjön az, ami igazán fontos.En: "But I don't want what truly matters to disappear."Hu: ""És nem is fog," felelte Zsófia biztatóan.En: "And it won't," replied Zsófia reassuringly.Hu: "Egyensúlyt találunk.En: "We will find a balance.Hu: Az emberek kíváncsiak arra, amit nem ismernek.En: People are curious about what they don't know.Hu: Ezért a mi történetünk is lehet tanulságos.En: That's why our story can also be educational."Hu: "A lusta hullámok közben halkan csapódtak a parthoz, mint egy külön zene az ő beszélgetésükhöz.En: Meanwhile, the lazy waves gently lapped against the shore, like a separate music to their conversation.Hu: Zsófia egy tervet javasolt, ami tartalmazott egy részletet a környék régi legendáiról, túralehetőségeket a természetben, és természetesen Árpád által írt környezetvédelmi tippeket.En: Zsófia suggested a plan that included some local legends, hiking opportunities in nature, and of course, environmental tips written by Árpád.Hu: Árpád ráhagyta magát a gyönyörű kilátásra, majd bólintott.En: Árpád allowed himself to take in the beautiful view, then nodded.Hu: "Rendben.En: "Alright.Hu: Készíthetünk egy részt a környezeti oktatásról, ami érdekes, játékos lehet.En: We can create a section on environmental education that is interesting and playful."Hu: "Zsófia mosolygott.En: Zsófia smiled.Hu: "És lesz benne egy mesés útvonal a tihanyi levendulamezők között.En: "And there will be a fabulous route through the Tihany lavender fields."Hu: "Néhány hét alatt elkészült a vázlat.En: In a few weeks, the draft was ready.Hu: Összefűzte a lenyűgöző képeket úgy, hogy azok egy történetet meséljenek el, miközben kiemelték a fenntarthatóság fontosságát.En: It wove together stunning images to tell a story while highlighting the importance of sustainability.Hu: Amikor először bemutatták a helyi turisztikai tanácsnál, a levegőben feszültség volt.En: When they first presented it to the local tourism board, the air was tense.Hu: Árpád és Zsófia szíve egy emberként rápidozott.En: Árpád and Zsófia's hearts beat as one.Hu: Ahogy a bemutató véget ért, csend telepedett a terembe.En: As the presentation ended, silence settled over the room.Hu: Majd az első elismerő mormolások után taps hallatszott, és a tanácstagok lelkesen üdvözölték a munkájukat.En: Then, after the first murmurs of approval, applause was heard, and the board members enthusiastically welcomed their work.Hu: "Ezt kell nekünk," mondta a tanács elnöke.En: "This is what we need," said the council president.Hu: "Kiváló módon egyesítettétek a turizmust és a természetvédelmet.En: "You've brilliantly combined tourism and nature conservation."Hu: "Árpád végre mosolygott.En: Árpád finally smiled.Hu: Megtanulta, hogy az emberek megértik és értékelik a természetet, ha azt vonzóvá teszik számukra.En: He learned that people understand and appreciate nature when it is made appealing to them.Hu: Zsófia is megérezte, mennyire fontos az üzenet, nem csak a történet.En: Zsófia also sensed the significance of the message, not just the story.Hu: A Balaton víztükre csillogott az áprilisi napfényben, ahogy Zsófia és Árpád nézték.En: The water surface of Lake Balaton sparkled in the April sunshine as Zsófia and Árpád watched.Hu: Együtt sikerült megalkotniuk valamit, ami megmutatja a tó szépségét és védi annak jövőjét.En: Together, they succeeded in creating something that showcases the lake's beauty and protects its future. Vocabulary Words:dock: stégenthusiastically: nagy lendülettelenormous: óriásipreserving: megőriznipausing: megálltconservation: környezetvédelemtroubled: gondterheltexpression: tekintetreassuringly: biztatóancurious: kíváncsiakeducational: tanulságoslapping: csapódtaklazy: lustalegends: legendáirólhiking: túralehetőségeketplayful: játékosfabulous: meséslavender fields: levendulamezőkdraft: vázlatstunning: lenyűgözősustainability: fenntarthatóságtense: feszültségapplause: tapsboard members: tanácstagokenthusiastically welcomed: lelkesen üdvözöltékcouncil president: tanács elnökebrilliantly combined: kiváló módon egyesítettéteksparkled: csillogottshowcase: megmutatjaprotects: védi

Welcome to a special series of Art Pays Me interviews with the winners of the 2025 Creative Nova Scotia Awards. Presented annually by Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council, these awards celebrate artistic excellence across Mi'kma'ki. Award categories are as follows: Creative Community Impact Prix Grand-Pré Established Artist Emerging Artist Black Artist Indigenous Artist And finally, The Portia White Prize that is given to a person who has made outstanding and significant contributions to Nova Scotia's creative community over a sustained career – much like the incredible woman that the award is named after. The winner will also choose a protege, an emerging artist or cultural organization that will also receive funding. Collectively, the awards are worth $75,000! Visit artsns.ca for more information. This series would not be possible without the fantastic production work of Heist and Keke Beatz. artpaysme.com About Nicola Saxophonist and Composer Nicola Miller (she/her) is based on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, where she has become a vital part of the maritime creative music ecosystem. Weaving endless sonic curiosity into a jazz foundation, the music she plays and writes effortlessly traverses boundaries of style and approach. Miller has appeared in performances alongside a diverse cross-section of artists including Nicole Rampersaud, Charlotte Hüg, Terri Hron, India Gailey, Enrique Luna, Sam Wilson, Uri Caine, Tim Crofts, Glenn Patscha, and Nick Halley. She's been featured at the Open Waters Guelph and Halifax Jazz Festivals and also performed in contexts that span Berlin's Volksbühne and Jazz Am Helmholtzplatz to Acadia University's Physics Department. She is the winner of the 2025 Paul Cram Award and will be debuting her first piece for symphony in January of 2026 with Symphony NS.

Book Club Podcast: Fiber art veterans Susan Bateman and Melissa Parsons compare notes with host Anne Merrow about the books every weaver, spinner, knitter, and crocheter should have on the bookshelf—plus big news about a classic weaving directory. They're the first books you reach for, the ones you'll never part with, and the first thing you recommend to every new crafter. If you have only one book on weaving, spinning, knitting, and crochet, make it one of these. In this episode of the Long Thread Podcast, three book lovers talk about what reading material we'd never be without. Multishaft Weavers Technique Books Learning to Weave by Deborah Chandler The classic book on four-harness weaving, this updated edition includes clear and approachable explanations, illustrations, and instructions for warping both from front to back and back to front. Weaving for Beginners, Revised and Updated by Peggy Osterkamp Another look at weaving fundamentals, Osterkamp's thorough book is especially strong in back-to-front warping. Pattern Directories Big news for “The Green Book”—A Handweaver's Pattern Book by Marguerite Porter Davison The first version of Davison's four-harness pattern directory was published in 1944, and weavers have been hunting for used copies since it went out of print decades later. A group of weavers has been quietly working on a major new edition, with new samples woven in color and contemporary drafts, which Schiffer Publishing will release in 2027! Handwoven and Yarn Barn of Kansas join the crowd of weavers eager to add the new book to our shelves. A Weaver's Book of 8-Shaft Patterns from the Friends of Handwoven, edited by Carol Strickler Organized by structure and endlessly browsable, this is the book 8-shaft weavers keep within reach when dreaming up a new project. Rigid-Heddle Weavers Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving by Rowena Hart A thorough guide to the fundamentals, this is unbeatable for its step-by-step warping and threading photography. Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom by Syne Mitchell This creative and ambitious book shows you ways of weaving that you never thought possible on a rigid-heddle loom. The useful "tech support" section offers troubleshooting suggestions for common mistakes. Knitters Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book Clear, well organized, and full of photos and illustrations, this book has taken more knitters from scarves to sweaters than any other, with basics on everything from individual stitches to garment design. Principles of Knitting by June Hemmons Hiatt For the knitter who wants to understand the mechanics behind every technique, this reference book dives deeply into the hows and whys of every knitting topic. Crocheters How to Crochet by Sara Delaney Small, affordable, and exactly right for getting started. The Crocheter's Skill-Building Workshop by Dora Ohrenstein Once you're past the basic stitches, this book teaches you construction, shaping, texture, and other intermediate and advanced topics. Spinners The Spinner's Book of Yarn Designs by Sarah Anderson Friendly, comprehensive instructions for yarns from simple plied yarns to complex layers of twist and grist. Don't be fooled by the textured yarns on the cover—this is not just for art-yarn spinners; Anderson's studies on durability and suggestions for use make this a must-have for any spinner. The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook by Deborah Robson and Carol Ekarius The Field Guide to Fleece by Deborah Robson and Carol Ekarius Not just for spinners, these fiber resources—the one always on your bookshelf and the smaller version you take to a festival—include details about the sources, traits, and uses of more animal fibers than you ever knew existed. Listen to our chat and tell us: Do you agree? What craft books make your must-have list? This episode is sponsored by: Learning how to weave but need the right shuttle? Hooked on knitting and in search of a lofty yarn? Yarn Barn of Kansas has been your partner in fiber since 1971. Whether you are around the corner from the Yarn Barn of Kansas, or around the country, they are truly your “local yarn store” with an experienced staff to answer all your fiber questions. Visit yarnbarn-ks.com to shop, learn, and explore.

Good morning! Let's bring all the pieces of your peace together. Today is Day 6 of our Vagus Nerve Reset, and we are focusing on Integration. We're learning how to "stack" our eye shifts, breath releases, and mudras to create a powerful, unified signal of safety for the brain. In This Episode: The Power of Layering: Why "stacking" somatic techniques is the fastest way to lower a high cortisol baseline. The Weaving of the Soul: How ancient practitioners used multi-sensory rituals to achieve deep states of presence. The Integrated Practice: A full 5-minute guided session combining every tool we've learned this week. A Daily Message for Your Heart Life often asks you to be ten different people at once. You are the business owner, the grandmother, the fixer, the dreamer. It's easy to feel scattered into a million pieces. Today, I want you to feel the relief of coming back into one piece. You don't have to be fragmented today. As you layer these breaths and these movements, imagine you are gathering all those scattered parts of yourself and bringing them home to your heart. You are a masterpiece of integration. You are steady, you are soft, and you are whole. I am so honored to be part of your symphony today. This is day 6 of a 7-day meditation series, "Vagal Tone Reset: How to Recover from Stress 50% Faster" episodes 3507-3513. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGE -  THE ARTIFACT HUNT Each day, find one physical object with weight and texture—a stone, a heavy book, a piece of wood— and hold it for 60 seconds to anchor your senses. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY Day 1: VISUALIZATION: VAGUS NERVE TONINGVisualize peace flowing through your vagus nerve, strengthening your major organs. Day 2: AFFIRMATION:  "I am safe in my body, and I am home in this moment." Day 3: THE VAGAL BREATH  The Ocean Sigh -  Inhale for 4, imagining breath rising from the soles of your feet. Hold for 4, feeling the weight of your hips. Exhale for 8, sighing out the future. Day 4: PRITHVI (EARTH) MUDRA Touch the tip of the ring finger to the thumb. This encourages stability and physical healing. Day 5: ROOT CHAKRA (MULADHARA) Location: Base of Spine - Color: Deep Red - Quality: Feeling Safe & Secure Day 6: VAGAL NERVE TONING FLOW MEDITATION: Combining the week's techniques Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION: Closure with a review of the week's highs and lows. SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual! WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme. 2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

“I feel like we are our own greatest science experiment.” – Jake Daigle As Hoffman’s Facility and Land Manager, Jake Daigle weaves his love and care for the land with his love and care for the Hoffman Process. He found an intimacy with the land and wildlife at the IONS site in Petaluma when he and his wife, Christine, were caretakers there for many years. Now, as we transition to Santa Sabina, Jake looks back on his time at the Hoffman Retreat Site in Petaluma, working for Hoffman and supporting the students who have transformed there over the years. There is something beautiful and yet understated in how Jake weaves these two together – the Process and the land. At the core, these are his deep values. When you look at who he is and how he embodies his love, you grasp that he truly is Farmer Jake, as he is known in his Instagram profile.  Rooted in the growth of life all around him, he tends and cultivates, holds and supports. Jake and Christine Jake took the Process at White Sulphur Springs, where his Process’s pivotal moments revolved around the land. The creek running through, the sulphur springs, and the redwood grove all supported his deep work. After his Process, Liza Ingrasci asked Jake and Christine to create a labyrinth there. So many of us came to know intimately. Jake now brings his care for and knowledge of White Sulpher Springs and our Petaluma site, his knowledge of both flora and fauna, and the sacred places they hold, to his tending of the Santa Sabina site. Referring to North America as Turtle Island, Jake shares that each place Hoffman calls home is a distinct part of the turtle’s back. All are connected.   Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify More about Jake Daigle: Jake Daigle is a farmer and consultant focused on organic agriculture, ecological stewardship, and the long-term vitality of working landscapes. After Hurricane Katrina flooded his home in New Orleans, he moved to the Bay Area, finding refuge in nature and discovered that a holistic approach to health and wellness began with the awareness of our interconnection with all beings. After graduating from the Hoffman Process, Jake put in years of hands-on experience in diversified organic farming. Jake has contributed to education and skill-building at the Indian Valley Organic Farm and Garden, where he supported both new and experienced growers through mentorship and practical training. He was also part of the founding of Live Oak Farm, helping shape a model that integrates agriculture, community, and place-based stewardship. This work reflects Jake’s view of farms as spaces not only for production, but for art, education, connection, and resilience. Young Jake Currently working with the Hoffman Institute at Santa Sabina, Jake is also developing Headwaters Farm at SOMO Village. The project is designed as a living example of regenerative organic agriculture, combining food production with education, community engagement, and local food systems. In partnership with Credo High School, he is also planning a culinary arts program set to launch in 2027. The program will connect students to the full cycle of food—from growing and harvesting to cooking and sales—offering hands-on learning that ties together agriculture, nutrition, and ecology. Through consulting, teaching, and fieldwork, Jake helps farmers and land stewards think strategically about soil health, crop planning, and whole-farm systems. His work emphasizes practical, economically viable approaches to building resilient agricultural operations. Across all his roles, Jake brings a collaborative, observant, and grounded approach, guided by a commitment to organic practices, continual learning, and the relationship between healthy land, food, and communities. Social Media: Follow Jake on Instagram. As mentioned in this episode: Christine Falcon-Daigle: Christine is the Assistant Retreat Site Manager for the Hoffman Institute. Jake and Christine with Aia-Jo. Aia-Jo recently passed away. Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) Frank Ferrante: •   Book: May I Be Frank? •   Documentary: May I Be Frank? Edgar Mitchell, Astronaut, Hoffman Graduate: •   The Overview Effect •   “Earthrise: Earthrise is a photograph of Earth taken from lunar orbit by astronaut William Anders on December 24, 1968, during the Apollo 8 mission…” read more… Olompali State Historic Park John Muir: “The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” – John Muir White Sulphur Springs, St Helena •   Hoffman Retreat Site at White Sulphur Springs Guardian rock: A large rock that stands on the land in Petaluma, which was the home of the Hoffman Process. Guardian Rock, photo by Drew Horning “As above, so below.” Shamanism (Shamanic work) Riparian zone Mount Burdell Preserve Mount Tamalpais “The turtle’s back…” refers to Turtle Island. Flora mentioned: Madrone Manzanita Valley Oak Live Oak Buckeye Bay tree Manzanita

Have you been feeling more lonely lately? In this episode, I talk with Stacey Lindsay about finding the beauty of nurturing heartfelt connections at any age and:  • The small decisions you can make to center yourself more fully in your own life • Following your own timeline for relationships, work, and personal growth • Why it's important to be open to the beauty and joy around you  Stacey is a multimedia journalist, writer, and editor who focuses on civics and culture, with a lens on issues that affect people who identify as women. She's interviewed hundreds of public figures and civilians for TV, digital, and print publications. She's the author of the new book BEING 40: The Decade of Letting Go—and Embracing Who We Are, and a senior contributing editor for Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper.   Keep in touch with Stacey: • Website: https://www.staceylindsay.com  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceylindsay  Resources Mentioned: • Being 40 by Stacey Lindsay: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9780593831199  • The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9781583949764  • Highly Sensitive Person by Dr. Elaine Aron: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9780553062182  For more deep conversations like this, join me in Sensitive Circles - a cozy online community for highly sensitive people to find meaningful connection and deepen self-awareness at their own pace. More details: https://www.sensitivecircles.com Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at: https://www.sensitivestories.comYou can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengthsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengthsAnd for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off. If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs! This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional.  Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.  

Knitters and crocheters know Angela Tong as a designer with hooks and needles, while weavers recognize her work in rigid-heddle and pin looms. Visitors to galleries and artisan markets know her as a potter. Angela thinks of herself simply as a maker, always drawn to creating beauty with her hands. Her first professional job set the tone: after earning a degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, she produced fine platinum jewelry for Tiffany & Co. But beginning in her teens, she keenly felt the urge to learn to knit. A colleague at that first job taught her the knit stitch—just the knit stitch—and opened the world of fiber arts for her. Discovering a talent for clarifying instructions while test knitting other designers' work, she began submitting designs for publication. Although she had not initially pictured herself as a teacher, that skill of clear explanation led her to teaching, and she eventually became a certified knitting instructor. Angela discovered another fiber-arts love in PieceWork March/April 2010, which featured pin looms on the cover. She tracked down a handmade pin loom from a small maker, wove a doll blanket, and never looked back. Her pin-loom and rigid-heddle designs regularly appear in Little Looms, and she is a popular instructor at Weave Together events. In each of her crafts, Angela's style is symmetrical and refined, with an emphasis on finishing that she describes as a through line in everything she makes, from pottery to pin-loom blankets. Whatever the medium, Angela brings the same exacting eye and genuine delight in craft — whether she's warping a loom, trimming a pot, or teaching a roomful of students to hem stitch. Links PieceWork March/April 2010 featured a pin-loom blanket on the cover. Angela's pin loom videos Creative Pin-Loom Designs and Weave Patterns on the Pin Loom are available from Long Thread Media. Angela was featured in the pilot episode of the proposed Swatch series. This episode is brought to you by: Treenway Silks is where weavers, spinners, knitters and stitchers find the silk they love. Select from the largest variety of silk spinning fibers, silk yarn, and silk threads & ribbons at TreenwaySilks.com. You'll discover a rainbow of colors, thoughtfully hand-dyed in Colorado. Love natural? Treenway's array of wild silks provide choices beyond white. If you love silk, you'll love Treenway Silks, where superior quality and customer service are guaranteed.

Thorny leaves! Geometric recipes! Watertight weaves! Tiny sculptures! Making cool stuff from invasive vines! Renowned weaver and teacher James C. Bamba shares how he connected more deeply with his Mariana Island heritage through weaving, how to know when plant fiber is ready, the anatomy of a coconut tree, and the math, meteorology, materials science, and agriculture know-how that goes into weaving the best baskets. Follow James on Instagram A donation went to Sagan Kotturan Chamoru Full-length (*not* G-rated) Canistrumology episode + tons of science links More kid-friendly Smologies episodes! Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram and Bluesky Follow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTok Sound editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions & Jake Chaffee Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Aveline Malek and Erin Talbert Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Peaches are sweet, juicy, and familiar—but what if there has been medicine hiding in the leaves all along?In this episode, I sit down with herbalist and nutritionist Betsy Miller to explore the often-overlooked medicine of peach leaf (Prunus persica). While peaches are widely celebrated as food, Betsy shares how the leaves of the tree offer powerful support for patterns of heat and irritation in the body, especially when it comes to nausea, digestive discomfort, and nervous system overwhelm.Weaving together clinical insight, personal experience, and a deep appreciation for the subtle ways plants support healing, Betsy offers a closer look at the medicine of peach leaf. From tongue diagnosis (yes, she even sticks out her tongue on the show!) to herbal formulation, she shares practical and insightful ways to know when peach leaf is the right fit.If you're inspired to try peach leaf yourself, you'll love Betsy's simple and delicious recipe for Peach Leaf Elixir! You can download your beautifully illustrated recipe card here.By the end of this episode, you'll know:► What the classic “peach leaf tongue” looks like—and what it can reveal about what's going on in your body► Why peach leaf shines in situations where more commonly recommended herbs (like ginger) fall short► Betsy's go-to herbal formula for easing nausea during pregnancy► The type of anxiety that is best supported by peach leaf► The best time to harvest peach leaves—and tips for sourcing them if you don't grow your own► and so much more…For those of you who don't know her, Betsy Miller is a clinical herbalist and nutritionist in northern Virginia. She loves working with women's health, particularly fertility challenges, prenatal care and postpartum support, and has also begun working more with pediatric clients since becoming a mother. In addition to her clinical practice, Betsy teaches at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, and enjoys mentoring budding herbalists as they begin practicing in a clinical setting.Whether you're new to peach leaf or are already familiar with its gifts, I hope this conversation inspires you to look at peach with fresh eyes—and perhaps discover even more to love about this familiar fruit tree!----Get full show notes, transcript, and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comWould you prefer watching this episode? If so, click here for the video.You can find Betsy at PlantWisdomWellness.com.For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!Working successfully with herbs requires three essential skills. Get introduced to them by taking my free herbal jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

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