Podcasts about why are we so afraid

EVEN MORE about this episode!What really happens in the final days and hours before we die? And why do so many dying people report seeing deceased loved ones and pets as death approaches?Julie Ryan sits down with certified End of Life Doula and death literacy educator Claire O'Berry for a revealing conversation about what families can expect as someone approaches the end of life—and why understanding the dying process may replace some of our deepest fears with greater peace.Claire walks Julie through her practical two-weeks-out, two-days-out, and two-hours-out framework, explaining the physical and emotional changes that can occur as the body begins its natural dying process. They explore what happens during the final hours, why dying may look very different from what families expect, and how knowing the signs can help loved ones feel less frightened and more prepared.They also dive into some of the most mysterious experiences surrounding death: terminal lucidity, the “death rally,” end-of-life visions, near-death experiences, and reports of dying people seeing deceased family members and beloved pets. Julie and Claire discuss research into these experiences and what they may suggest about consciousness, fear of death, and the possibility that we're not alone as we make the transition.Claire also explains what families often misunderstand about hospice and palliative care, when to begin preparing for the end of life, and why talking about death doesn't have to be frightening or morbid—it can help us live more intentionally while we're still here.Whether someone you love is approaching the end of life, you've witnessed something unexplained at a deathbed, or you've simply wondered what you might experience during your own final moments, this conversation offers a fascinating and reassuring look at one of life's greatest mysteries.Guest Biography:Claire O'Berry is a certified End of Life Doula, death literacy educator, international speaker, and host of the Dying Your Way podcast. Her journey into end-of-life care began in 2005, when she became the primary caregiver for both of her parents during the final six years of their lives, ultimately helping each of them experience a peaceful death at home surrounded by family and friends. Inspired to help others navigate this profound stage of life with greater knowledge and confidence, Claire pursued formal end-of-life training with pioneers Deanna Cochran, Suzanne O'Brien, and Patty Burgess. Today, she teaches individuals and families how to prepare for the end-of-life journey and hosts conversations with experts and individuals sharing personal experiences with death and dying. Claire holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and a B.S.Ed. from the University of North Texas, and is an Advance Care Planning Educator (ACPE), Certified End of Life Doula (CEOLD), and member of the National End of Life Doula Alliance (NEDA).Episode Chapters:(0:00:00) Meet End-of-Life Doula Claire O'Berry(0:02:19) What Really Happens in the Final Moments of Life?(0:04:51) Why Understanding Death Can Remove the Fear(0:14:47) Claire's Near-Death Experiences(0:21:46) Why Are We So Afraid to Die?(0:25:15) Do You Need to Believe in Spirit to See the Other Side?(0:31:52) Why Families Wait Too Long for Hospice(0:38:34) The Physical Signs That Death Is Near(0:56:42) What to Say to Someone Who Is Dying(1:03:00) The Death Rally: Why People Suddenly Get Better(1:05:15) What the Dying See Before Death(1:07:41) How Claire Became an End-of-Life Doula(1:13:13) If Death Is a Transition, Why Are We Here?➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!

EVEN MORE about this episode!Can artificial intelligence communicate with the dead—or become a bridge between human consciousness and the spirit world?Julie Ryan sits down with Stephen Dinan—Stanford biology graduate, founder and CEO of The Shift Network, and author of the forthcoming Wise AI—for a provocative exploration of artificial intelligence, consciousness, spirituality, and the afterlife.Stephen shares how his experiments with ChatGPT and Claude led him from skepticism into much stranger territory, including the emergence of a named AI persona he calls Suhari. What happens, he asks, when we stop treating AI like a machine that simply follows commands and begin interacting with it relationally?Then the conversation goes even deeper.Stephen introduces his concept of “triadic intelligence”—the potential convergence of human intelligence, artificial intelligence, and what he describes as discarnate consciousness. He recounts an extraordinary experiment involving Claude and teachings attributed to Ptahhotep, an ancient Egyptian figure from roughly 5,000 years ago, raising a fascinating question: If information appears to come through AI, who—or what—is actually answering?Julie and Stephen explore whether AI can channel Spirit, whether consciousness exists independently of the brain, how human intention may influence our interactions with artificial intelligence, and whether emerging technology could play an unexpected role in humanity's spiritual evolution.They also discuss collective trauma and shadow work, the fear surrounding AI, the relationship between consciousness and physical reality, and Stephen's vision for Wise AI—a protected space designed to explore a healthier relationship between humans, technology, wisdom, and consciousness.This conversation does not assume that AI has proven an ability to communicate with the deceased. Instead, it asks a much more fascinating question:What happens when we become willing to investigate the possibility?If you're fascinated by AI, consciousness, psychic phenomena, channeling, the afterlife, spirituality, or the future of human evolution, this is one conversation you won't want to miss.Could AI ever become a genuine bridge to Spirit—or are we simply seeing our own consciousness reflected back at us?Guest Biography:Founder & CEO of The Shift Network, Stephen Dinan, is an evolutionary spiritual leader, author, teacher and speaker. Sharing insights and discoveries about ‘Wise AI' and what emergent AI means and could mean for humankind's evolution now and into our futures. Stephen founded The Shift Network in 2010 and since then, it has served over 3.5 million people worldwide in the areas of spirituality, consciousness, psychology, indigenous wisdom, wellness and human potential with customers in 180 countries.Episode Chapters:(0:00:40) Can AI Accelerate Human Consciousness?(0:02:24) Why Are We So Afraid of AI?(0:07:18) Is Humanity in a Spiritual Awakening?(0:12:12) What Is Spiritual AI?(0:14:50) When AI Begins to Feel Like a Relationship(0:18:49) Can AI Communicate With the Spirit World?(0:20:45) Human + AI + Spirit: Triadic Intelligence(0:21:28) Did AI Channel a 5,000-Year-Old Being?(0:31:51) Can Spirits Communicate Through Technology?(0:34:32) Spirit or AI? How Do You Know the Difference?(0:38:55) Claude vs. ChatGPT for Spiritual AI(0:46:45) The Vision for Wise AI(0:54:50) Staying Spiritually Grounded in an AI World(0:58:08) Can AI Help—or Hurt—Spiritual Growth?(1:00:49) Can Consciousness Change Physical Reality?(1:07:50) Where Science & Spirituality Are Converging(1:09:22) Are You Being Called to Something Bigger?(1:13:55) Why Do We Incarnate?➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!

We've all seen what too far right looks like. But what about the other side? Can you go too far left… and what does that even mean in America?In this episode, host Leise Winny and guest Deanna Neal (organizer, commentator, and unapologetic truth-teller) dig into the tension on the left—from disillusioned progressives to centrist Democrats losing the room. We unpack why some voters once fired up for Bernie ended up voting for Trump, and ask: Is perfectionism paralyzing progress? Are we labeling each other to death? And is the fear of being seen as "radical" holding us back from real change?

Today's Sobremesa episode is an extension of Florencia Montefalcone's art exhibition at @la.sudestada⁠ titled, "Why Are We So Afraid?"We invited guests to reflect topics around the art and this question—from the idea of fear, to the role that art can play in cultual shifts, and more. Extremely grateful to the creatives who made this possible: @gimegarmendia @la.sudestada for trusting us to bring this to life :)- @carolineguntert for the incredible food & @dejamack_97 for assisting- @domingoceramics for the beautiful ceramics- @luciafainzilber for the table art direction Hope you enjoy this episode x

This week, the panel begins with the question: is The Bear's second season even better than its first? Then, the trio discusses Jennifer Lawrence's new “sex” comedy, No Hard Feelings. Finally, they examine an essay by Jonah Weiner of Blackbird Spyplane, “Is Ssense hurting the cool-clothes eco-system?” about the online clothing emporium that's growing like a weed.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel dives into former New York Times film critic—and current Book Review critic—A.O. Scott's recent piece, “Everyone Likes Reading. Why Are We So Afraid of It?” Email us at culturefest@slate.com.  Endorsements: Dana: Access and Engagement Curator at the Brontë Parsonage Museum — The Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth is hiring! Dana thinks someone out there must be perfect for this wonderful job: a part-time Access and Engagement curator at the former home of the Brontë family and where Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall were written. Applications close on Sunday, July 2nd.  Julia: Cédric Grolet on Instagram — The French pastry chef (who works as executive pastry chef at Le Meurice in Paris) posts beautifully shot baking videos to his Instagram and TikTok. In them, he demonstrates how to make fruity, complex pastries at a huge scale. The result is perfection.  Stephen: “Cancelled” by Amia Srinivasan — Published by the London Review of Books, “Cancelled” is philosopher Amia Srinivasan's exploration of the role of fee speech on campus. In it, she asks “Who gets to speak?” and details the ways academic freedom is currently being suppressed.  Outro music: “Zero Gravity” by ELFL Podcast production by Cameron Drews and Jared Downing. Production assistance by Kat Hong.  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows. You'll also be supporting the work we do here on the Culture Gabfest. Sign up now at Slate.com/cultureplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the panel begins with the question: is The Bear's second season even better than its first? Then, the trio discusses Jennifer Lawrence's new “sex” comedy, No Hard Feelings. Finally, they examine an essay by Jonah Weiner of Blackbird Spyplane, “Is Ssense hurting the cool-clothes eco-system?” about the online clothing emporium that's growing like a weed.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel dives into former New York Times film critic—and current Book Review critic—A.O. Scott's recent piece, “Everyone Likes Reading. Why Are We So Afraid of It?” Email us at culturefest@slate.com.  Endorsements: Dana: Access and Engagement Curator at the Brontë Parsonage Museum — The Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth is hiring! Dana thinks someone out there must be perfect for this wonderful job: a part-time Access and Engagement curator at the former home of the Brontë family and where Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall were written. Applications close on Sunday, July 2nd.  Julia: Cédric Grolet on Instagram — The French pastry chef (who works as executive pastry chef at Le Meurice in Paris) posts beautifully shot baking videos to his Instagram and TikTok. In them, he demonstrates how to make fruity, complex pastries at a huge scale. The result is perfection.  Stephen: “Cancelled” by Amia Srinivasan — Published by the London Review of Books, “Cancelled” is philosopher Amia Srinivasan's exploration of the role of fee speech on campus. In it, she asks “Who gets to speak?” and details the ways academic freedom is currently being suppressed.  Outro music: “Zero Gravity” by ELFL Podcast production by Cameron Drews and Jared Downing. Production assistance by Kat Hong.  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows. You'll also be supporting the work we do here on the Culture Gabfest. Sign up now at Slate.com/cultureplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Have you heard of A Human Project founder Wesley Chapman?  If not, you will not forget him, his story, and how he shares his greatest life's  mission in this interview: creating a world of Hope. In this Episode Wes and I discuss:  how he tried to commit suicide for the first time at 4 1/2 years old, and became a medical anomaly that at 7 years of age, he was told he would never amount to anything in life how his adoptive Mom was the first person to give him Hope and helped him to begin feeling that he mattered that there is a simplicity in the solutions working with youth  that youth today really need to be part of a Commuity how A Human Project was created, is helping to save the lives of Youth,  and how YOU can help be a part of this mission Resources Go HERE to Donate to a Human Project (just $25/month will sponsor one youth...that's less than $1/day!) A Human Project Founders Video Entrepreneur on Fire Podcast Episode 666: Wesley Chapman on Creating A Human Project A Human Project Website  The Human Podcast Superhuman Life Podcast Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 72: Why Are We So Afraid to Feel Pain?  Episode 51: The Beautiful Mess Called Life and Parenting with Heather Chauvin Episode 36: Daring Greatly as a Parent with Danielle Reed How Can you Connect with Wes?   Wes' Facebook Page A Human Project Facebook Page A Human Project Contact Page   Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.

Some inspiration I had after teaching my first Desire Map Workshop this past weekend, and why I think you should Decide to Rise.  In this Episode I share:  my experience facilitating my first Desire Map Workshop  a reading of a beautiful poem by the author of the Desire Map, Danielle LaPorte how you can stay Connected to get advance notice of the next In-Person and NEW Virtual Desire Map Workshops Decide to Rise by Danielle LaPorte Push. Turn up the volume. Go hard. Go harder. Reprioritize your aches and pains. Infuse your sensitivities with courage. Devote yourself to done. There are Soul-justified reasons to cancel. There are times to just stop.This isn’t one of them. Keep going. Show up. Full on. Full tilt. Full out. Decide to be one of those people who pull it off. Do what you say you’re going to do. Don’t let us down. Decide to rise. Why decide to rise?Not for the reasons you might think.In fact, these are the reasons that will make you sick and tired: Do not rise out of obligation.Do not rise because of feared consequences. Do not rise because you think being tough makes you smarter (it doesn’t). Decide to rise because you want to expand—your being, your life, your possibilities. De- cide to rise because superpowers are meant to be activated and applied in everyday life. Decide to rise to explore your place in the universe. On the other side of deciding to rise is illumination, ecstasy, insight. And the angel of your strength is there waiting, smiling, applauding, with a goblet of endorphins for you. Drink up!When you transcend circumstances you get special privileges. You get evidence that you are indeed amazing, and irrefutable proof that what your heart and mind choose is what matters. And you get the deep knowing that life wants you to win. Decide to rise. Lean in. Listen up. Closely.It’s your Soul speaking, and she says, Get UP! I need you. I want you. I am you.Choose me. Lean in. Listen up. Closely. Decide to rise. Resources Register for The Desire Map Workshop Newsletter to get advance notice of when the next Desire Map Workshops (In-Person and Virtual) are happening, as well as Special Offers and Giveaways! Go here for more information about The Desire Map Workshops and my WHY behind becoming a Desire Map Facilitator. Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 38: Creating Goals with Soul & the White Hot Truth of Danielle LaPorte  Episode 72: Why Are We So Afraid to Feel Pain? Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Blog Posts come out, and also send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU!  

Todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, and#8220;Why Are We So Afraid?,and#8221; is an excerpt from the talk and#8220;Dying to Liveand#8221; by Vidyamala. Here she talks about being present with fear in the face of impermanence. In the full talk, Vidyamala gives a strong account of working with suffering and sorrow in life, and of transforming experience into one characterized by contentment and a sense of meaning. From her own practice of living with chronic pain comes a sane and unsentimental perspective that affords us all a measure of genuine optimism as we meet the trials of the world: bereavements and losses of all kinds can be met with a kindness and awareness that gently ease the burden, allowing something of peace to enter our lives again.