Podcasts about Winter solstice

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Mateo's Quest: Triumph in the Winter Solstice Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-06-22-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: Mateo caminaba por la plaza del mercado, sintiendo el frío aire de invierno en su rostro.En: Mateo walked through the market square, feeling the cold winter air on his face.Es: La ciudad estaba viva, llena de colores y sonidos que giraban a su alrededor.En: The city was alive, full of colors and sounds swirling around him.Es: Las banderolas de los puestos ondeaban en el viento, mientras el aroma del vino especiado y las castañas asadas lo envolvía.En: The banners of the stalls fluttered in the wind, while the aroma of spiced wine and roasted chestnuts surrounded him.Es: Mateo, un joven comerciante, buscaba entre la multitud un objeto especial.En: Mateo, a young merchant, searched through the crowd for a special object.Es: Hoy era el Solsticio de Invierno, una celebración importante, y él quería encontrar algo único para impresionar a su familia.En: Today was the Winter Solstice, an important celebration, and he wanted to find something unique to impress his family.Es: Con su prima Isabela a su lado, Mateo veía cómo la plaza se llenaba aún más de gente.En: With his cousin Isabela by his side, Mateo watched as the square became even more crowded.Es: Isabela, siempre lista para ayudar, observaba los puestos con ojos agudos.En: Isabela, always ready to help, observed the stalls with sharp eyes.Es: "¿Y si vamos por allí?"En: "What if we go over there?"Es: sugirió, señalando una calle menos concurrida.En: she suggested, pointing to a less crowded street.Es: "Buena idea", respondió Mateo, decidiendo evitar las zonas más transitadas donde su rival, Felipe, solía moverse con astucia.En: "Good idea," replied Mateo, deciding to avoid the more crowded areas where his rival, Felipe, usually moved with cunning.Es: Felipe tenía fama de ser un mercader muy listo, siempre un paso adelante de Mateo.En: Felipe was known to be a very clever merchant, always one step ahead of Mateo.Es: Juntos, Mateo e Isabela se aventuraron por un camino estrecho.En: Together, Mateo and Isabela ventured down a narrow path.Es: Las calles adoquinadas resonaban bajo sus pies.En: The cobblestone streets echoed under their feet.Es: Mateo confiaba en su instinto.En: Mateo trusted his instinct.Es: Su corazón latía con fuerza mientras exploraban estas secciones menos encontradas del mercado.En: His heart beat strongly as they explored these less trodden sections of the market.Es: De repente, Mateo notó algo: un pequeño puesto medio escondido entre los más grandes.En: Suddenly, Mateo noticed something: a small stall half-hidden among the larger ones.Es: El vendedor era un anciano de barba blanca, sus ojos brillaban con un conocimiento misterioso.En: The vendor was an old man with a white beard, his eyes shining with mysterious knowledge.Es: En su mesa, una reliquia llamaba la atención de Mateo.En: On his table, a relic caught Mateo's attention.Es: Era un objeto bellamente decorado, algo realmente especial.En: It was a beautifully decorated object, something truly special.Es: Mateo se acercó con cautela.En: Mateo approached cautiously.Es: "¿Cuánto pides por esto?En: "How much do you ask for this?"Es: ", preguntó, tratando de ocultar su entusiasmo.En: he asked, trying to hide his enthusiasm.Es: El anciano sonrió.En: The old man smiled.Es: "Este es un objeto valioso, joven.En: "This is a valuable object, young man.Es: Pero veo en ti un mercader honorable.En: But I see in you an honorable merchant.Es: Vamos a negociar", contestó, fijando la mirada en Mateo.En: Let's negotiate," he replied, fixing his gaze on Mateo.Es: En ese momento, Felipe apareció, sus ojos también captaron el reluciente objeto.En: At that moment, Felipe appeared, his eyes also caught by the gleaming object.Es: "Interesante", dijo Felipe, uniéndose a la conversación con una sonrisa desafiante.En: "Interesting," said Felipe, joining the conversation with a challenging smile.Es: Mateo sintió la tensión crecer.En: Mateo felt the tension grow.Es: Sabía que debía actuar rápido.En: He knew he had to act quickly.Es: "Dame un buen precio, y te aseguro que este objeto estará bien cuidado", ofreció Mateo con confianza.En: "Give me a good price, and I assure you this object will be well cared for," offered Mateo confidently.Es: El anciano lo observó un momento más y luego asintió.En: The old man observed him a moment longer and then nodded.Es: "Creo que es tuyo, joven Mateo."En: "I believe it is yours, young Mateo."Es: Felipe frunció el ceño, pero fue demasiado tarde.En: Felipe frowned, but it was too late.Es: Mateo pagó y recibió el preciado objeto, que brillaba bajo el sol pálido de invierno.En: Mateo paid and received the prized object, which shone under the pale winter sun.Es: Con el tesoro en mano, Mateo e Isabela regresaron al camino principal, un camino lleno de nuevas oportunidades.En: With the treasure in hand, Mateo and Isabela returned to the main path, a path full of new opportunities.Es: Cuando el Solsticio de Invierno comenzó, Mateo mostró su hallazgo.En: When the Winter Solstice began, Mateo showed his find.Es: La reliquia atrajo a muchos clientes curiosos, y su familia lo miró con orgullo.En: The relic attracted many curious customers, and his family looked at him with pride.Es: Había demostrado su valía.En: He had proven his worth.Es: Mateo comprendió que su verdadera fortaleza era su perspicacia y decisión.En: Mateo understood that his true strength was his insight and decision-making.Es: La confianza de Mateo creció mientras disfrutaba de la celebración junto a su familia y amigos.En: Mateo's confidence grew as he enjoyed the celebration with his family and friends.Es: Sabía que, con ingenio y determinación, podría enfrentar cualquier reto futuro.En: He knew that with ingenuity and determination, he could face any future challenge.Es: Había encontrado su camino, uno nuevo y brillante como el sol del invierno.En: He had found his path, one as new and bright as the winter sun. Vocabulary Words:the market square: la plaza del mercadothe winter solstice: el solsticio de inviernothe aroma: el aromathe roasted chestnuts: las castañas asadasthe young merchant: el joven comerciantethe crowd: la multitudthe celebration: la celebraciónthe idea: la ideathe rival: el rivalthe cunning: la astuciathe narrow path: el camino estrechothe cobblestone streets: las calles adoquinadasthe instinct: el instintothe heart: el corazónthe stall: el puestothe vendor: el vendedorthe beard: la barbathe mysterious knowledge: el conocimiento misteriosothe relic: la reliquiathe attention: la atenciónthe enthusiasm: el entusiasmothe negotiation: la negociaciónthe moment: el momentothe gaze: la miradathe price: el preciothe tension: la tensiónthe confidence: la confianzathe path: el caminothe opportunity: la oportunidadthe pride: el orgullo

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As 2026 reaches its halfway point, a group of Australian scientists have jumped into the icy Antarctic waters to take part in the annual midwinter swim. The event is a way for scientists to reflect on their scientific journey and achievements ahead of the winter solstice.

Fuel price cuts extended in Australia; Australians mark the winter solstice around the country; and in football, Germany advance to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2014.

"The fertile intelligence of all life begins in the dark. And our feminine bodies know this more than anything."In this episode, we explore the living terrain of the Dark — not as something to fear, fix, or illuminate, but as a place of deep feminine wisdom.Together we journey through the parallels between Winter, menstruation, the dark moon, and the unseen processes of becoming. We explore what becomes accessible when we slow down, soften our grip on constant doing, and allow ourselves to enter the fertile mystery that lives beneath the surface of modern life.This conversation is an invitation to reclaim the intelligence of darkness, deepen your relationship with Winter, and remember the ancient wisdom your body already knows.Inside this episode:• The deeper meaning of the Winter Solstice and why it has been honoured across cultures for thousands of years• Darkness as a realm of mystery, gestation, intuition, and creation• Why modern culture struggles with stillness, rest, uncertainty, and the unseen• The relationship between women, the feminine, and the wisdom of the dark• Menstruation as an initiation into our Inner Winter and cyclical descent• How truth, intuition, and deeper knowing often emerge during times of darkness• What circadian biology teaches us about our innate relationship with light and dark• Why Winter asks us to move differently, conserve energy, and cultivate deeper listening• The fertile void and the feminine capacity to trust what has not yet taken form• The forgotten nourishment that darkness offers the nervous system, psyche, and bodyEPISODE RESOURCES:148. Circadian Biology: Our Bodies Are Creatures of Wild Light with Karinda Wholistix (Part One)150. Our Bodies Are Creatures of Wild Light: A Practical Guide to Circadian Living with Karinda Wholistix (Part Two)Block Blue Light — my tried and testing - and absolute favourite blue light blocking glasses. You can receive 15% off through my link: ⁠Block Blue Light⁠(From 15th–30th June 2026 Block Blue Light are also running a sale, making it a beautiful time to explore their range of glasses, light globes, light boxes, infra-red panels and their entire range to support your circadian health.)Connect with RachelInstagram: ⁠@therachelhodgens⁠Website: ⁠www.rachelhodgens.comRemember to leave a comment, rate & review. Merry darkness & happy Winter Solstice my loves!

Rodd provides the weekly astronomy update and news for South West Victoria, plus shares information about the Winter Solstice.

June 21st is the shortest day of 2026, and Australians are celebrating with naked swims and lantern festivals. 

As we move through the Solstice portal and enter Cancer season, this week's Akashic Records bring forward a simple but powerful message:✨ Keep your faith in the light.The Records showed the image of a radiant heart—light pouring outward from within—and spoke of greater access to the heart, a spirit of goodwill, and a reminder that growth does not need to be rushed.In a world that often encourages us to maximize every opportunity and treat every supportive moment as our "one chance," this week's guidance invites something different:

If you're in Christchurch this weekend, it's time to bling out your bike and snaz up your helmet with as many lights as you possibly can. Christchurch's Hagley Park will be lit this Sunday, thanks to the annual winter solstice ride - now in its 15th year. Spokes Canterbury committee member Cynthia Charron spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

June 2026 Solstice guided meditation for Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice energy, grounding, renewal, and balance.In this Solstice meditation, Crystal of The Psychic Soul Meditations guides you to ground, release, and realign through Mother Earth and the five Elements: Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Ether.This 30-minute guided meditation includes gentle 7 Hz binaural beats to support a calm, receptive state as you restore your energy, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with the natural rhythm of the season.The June 2026 Solstice marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere. Wherever you are in the world, this sacred seasonal turning point invites you to pause, breathe, receive, and remember the light within.Listen with headphones if possible. After your meditation, download your free Solstice Ritual Guidebook to journal, reflect, and continue your seasonal practice.Free Solstice Ritual Guidebook Here!Follow The Psychic Soul Meditations for guided meditations, moon meditations, Solstice meditations, nervous system regulation practices, intuition development, and energy healing tools.

It's the weekend of the Winter Solstice! To celebrate, enjoy bonfires and wintery celebrations in Maldon, Kyneton and Castlemaine. Cogho & Jules also cover highlights from this weekend's local events, activities, swap meets, music and sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever felt that tug in your chest at this time of year — the craving for warmth, quiet, softness, or a return to yourself — you're already responding to the power of Winter Solstice. Most people rush through June (or December if you're in the Northern Hemisphere) thinking it's ‘just cold', but it's not.   Winter Solstice is one of the most ancient and meaningful turning points on Earth's calendar, and if you've ever wondered why humans from every culture, in every era, stopped everything to celebrate one single night…  Well… today you'll find out.   Because Winter Solstice isn't only the darkest and most Yin day of the year — it's a powerful reset. A moment where the sun literally stops moving in the sky. A pause so profound that ancient people believed time stood still.  And that stillness?  It matters for us just as much today as it did thousands of years ago.   So if you've been feeling tired, stretched thin, or like you could use a good soul-level exhale… This episode on I Love Me The Podcast,  is your permission slip to step into the magic of Yule.   You can take a peek at the full episode show notes (and resources I refer to in the show) here: https://gettingnaked.com.au/2026/06/17/94-how-to-celebrate-winter-solstice-in-a-modern-world/   Resources…   Ep.3 Fill Yourself Up With Love https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/02/21/ep-3-fill-yourself-up-with-love-your-go-to-self-love-tool/   Ep.4 Meet Your True Self. A Journey To Authenticity. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/02/28/ep-4-meet-your-true-self-a-journey-to-authenticity/   Ep.20 Journaling. The Cheapest Therapy Around. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/06/19/ep-20-journaling-the-cheapest-therapy-around/   Self-Love Starter's Kit https://gettingnaked.com.au/self-love-starters-kit/   About me…   Hi, I'm Tamra Mercieca, a Self-Love Therapist, Women's Pelvic Health Guide, and host of I Love Me The Podcast. For 20+ years I've been teaching people worldwide how to heal depression and anxiety naturally, strengthen pelvic health, and cultivate radical self-love.   In 2011, I founded Getting Naked, an online school offering resources and programs that help people strip away limiting beliefs and childhood conditioning so they can feel confident, connected, free in their bodies and able to love and accept themselves unconditionally.   Alongside being a mum, wife, tea lover, and drummer, I'm qualified in more than a dozen holistic healing modalities. I've written two books, been published worldwide (print, TV, radio, etc), and often share my passion for self-love, mental health and pelvic wellbeing at yoga and spirituality festivals.   My own journey began when I learned how to overcome suicidal depression and anxiety without medication. From that, I created a ten-session self-love therapy program that now helps others do the same.   On the podcast, I share personal stories, tools and science-backed down-to-earth practices for emotional healing, women's health, and living with more joy and freedom. May you feel more whole and more complete, by simply tuning in!   If you'd like to read my full love story and bio - including all my credentials - head to https://gettingnaked.com.au/tamra/   Contact…   Website: https://gettingnaked.com.au/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipQueen/   Music written by Tamra Mercieca and Grey Milton. Performed by Xani Kolac and Grey Milton.

Huge News Swellians! The Inaugural Swellness Summit is back…smaller and more profound than ever. We’re collaborating with the Grounded Permaculture crew and Sacred Hearts Winter Solstice Festival this coming weekend - June 19th to 21st - at the sublime Natural Bridge space in the native forest just west of the Gold Coast. Swellians are invited to come Hof, Meditate, move, dance, learn and power up at the festival. SPECIAL DISCOUNT TICKETS HERE. Follow Sacred Hearts here and the Grounded Permaculture crew here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know there are a few powerful dates each year that are essential for carving out space for ritual, reflection, and reset? In this deeply reflective episode, Ilana explores the wisdom of the Winter Solstice and why rituals, rest, white space, and nervous system support are more important than ever in modern life. Drawing from Traditional Chinese Medicine, seasonal living, burnout recovery, and her own personal journey, she shares why winter is not a season to push harder… but a sacred invitation to pause, restore, and reconnect with your inner world. What you'll hear in this episode: The deeper spiritual and energetic meaning behind the Winter Solstice and why ancient cultures honoured this sacred turning point Why so many women struggle to slow down, rest, and sit with stillness in today's fast-paced world The connection between winter, the nervous system, burnout, anxiety, and adrenal depletion from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective Powerful reflections on darkness, emotional healing, intuition, and personal transformation Simple rituals and practices to help you feel more grounded, connected, nourished, and emotionally supported this winter season This episode is a beautiful reminder that rituals are making a comeback! 

When was the last time you really stopped and deeply listened to your defaults? In this deeply personal and emotional episode, Ilana vulnerably shares the real behind-the-scenes energy of the past few months, including motherhood, nervous system overwhelm, retreat reflections, and the powerful realisation that just because we can keep going doesn't mean we always should. As we move into winter and the month of June, this episode explores the importance of reflection, reassessing old defaults, honouring boundaries, and reconnecting with the season of life you're truly in. What you'll hear in this episode: Why June's energy is calling for deep reflection, restoration, nervous system support, and honest self-leadership The emotional moment Ilana realised she needed to stop pushing through and finally honour her own capacity Powerful insights and patterns that emerged from her recent Reset Weekend Retreat with women feeling burnt out, disconnected, and overwhelmed How to identify the defaults, stories, and survival patterns that are no longer sustainable June's astrological and energetic themes including the Gemini New Moon, Capricorn Full Moon, Winter Solstice, and the wisdom of the winter season This is one of Ilana's most raw, vulnerable, heartfelt, and honest episodes. A beautiful reminder that healing isn't always found in doing more… sometimes it's found in finally giving yourself your own permission slip.

Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: At the Court of Nightmares' Winter Solstice ball, Nesta stuns the room (and Cassian) when she dances with Eris, wielding her beauty and skill as weapons in service of the Night Court's political game. Back at the river house, Nesta navigates her first real Solstice with the Inner Circle, and Cassian's gift cracks her open, and she finally tells him the truth of her feelings, feelings he echoes in his actions. In the weeks that follow, Nesta settles into a contented routine of training, singing, climbing the stairs, and choosing to live her life. But when Cassian confronts her about their mating bond, Nesta fractures under the weight of what it means to lose the last thread of her humanity. Calling in their bargain, she sends him away, finds her footing with her friends at Emerie's cottage, only for the Blood Rite to begin and the Illyrians to steal the Valkyries in training away. Each week, we ask ourselves a question: Is accepting their love, and their mating bond, an act of courage or the loss of control for Cassian and Nesta? The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Sponsor:  Go to LumiGummies.com and use code BOOKTALK for 30% off your order. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: Nesta and Cassian return to the House of Wind, where training resumes with the aspiring Valkyries who face down the infamous white ribbon. Attending an evening service with the priestesses, Nesta unexpectedly scries for the Harp, leading her and Cassian to the Prison to retrieve it. There, they face the ancient, terrifying Lanthys, and Nesta chooses to fight alongside Cassian to survive, wielding Ataraxia with surprising results. Back in Velaris, Nesta shares a wordless reconciliation with Feyre and, at Rhys's request, begins her rigorous dancing training with Mor in anticipation of Winter Solstice celebrations at the Hewn City. As she focuses on making steps toward healing, Nesta visits the old cottage with Cassian for closure, and by Solstice, she sits beside a fire for the first time and is able to endure the discomfort. Each week, we ask ourselves a question: How do we feel about Nesta's breakdown? Was it earned? The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelsey is sharing the books she's loved lately and realizing that her favorite type of read is definitely a destination-based book with a strong setting. From longtime favorite author Elin Hilderbrand and her Nantucket-filled drama, to a few other recent reads that completely pulled her in, this episode is all about the books that have felt immersive and entertaining.Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Goodreads.com- Elin Hilderbrand books: Barefoot, Winter Series (Winter Street, Winter Stroll, Winter Storms, Winter Solstice), The Rumor, The Perfect Couple, Paradise Series (Winter in Paradise, What Happens in Paradise, Trouble in Paradise), Golden Girl, The Hotel Nantucket, The Five-Star Weekend, Swan Song- The Wedding People by Alison Espach- Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall- Awake by Jen Hatmaker- The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

The old chapter closed. The new one hasn't opened. And the intelligent, productive part of you is getting restless — because it knows how to act and plan and figure things out. It does not know how to wait.In this eighth and final episode of The Soul's Eight Thresholds of Transformation, Nina Hirlaender OFS arrives at Yule — the Winter Solstice, the longest night, and the turning point where darkness reaches its maximum and the light begins, quietly, to return. Through the Neolithic darkness of West Kennet Long Barrow, a personal story of being forced into stillness during the 2020 pandemic, and the steady theology of Julian of Norwich, Nina explores why this threshold catches high-functioning seekers off guard — and what it means to practice trust when nothing visible confirms progress. This episode completes the full revolution of the Celtic Wheel of the Year and offers a grounded, practical way to inhabit the seasons of your life when clarity hasn't arrived yet and the only honest posture is presence.What You'll Learn:The difference between genuine trust and passive stagnation.What John of the Cross discovered about hope as a loosening of the grip — and how white-knuckling a specific outcome blocks what's actually trying to reach youWhy Julian of Norwich's "All shall be well" is a radical theological claim forged in plague and grief, and how to let it hold you in your own long winterHow a five-thousand-year-old burial chamber engineered for the midwinter sunrise teaches your body what your mind keeps refusing to learnYour Next Steps:The Celtic Shamanism in England pilgrimage (May 23 – June 2, 2026) is now SOLD OUT. To join the waitlist, reply to Nina directly: nina@dancingspirittours.comExplore all Dancing Spirit Tours pilgrimages: https://dancingspirittours.comListen to the full 8-episode series from Episode 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/holy-rebels-podcast/id1654779565?i=1000747635070Support the showRate, Review & FollowIf Holy Rebels has helped you practise your spirituality in real life, would you take 30 seconds to leave a quick rating and review? Your review helps new listeners decide to press play.Not sure what to write? Try one sentence:“Holy Rebels helps me ________.”And hit Follow so new episodes show up automatically in your feed.Show Notes: holyrebelspodcast.comConnect: Instagram | Facebook

In this podcast Manda dives deep into the nature of fear, what it is and how we might find our own resources, resilience and capacity to work with the parts that catch our attention.  Given this, it is recommended that you listen at a time and place where you can give it full attention.We believe that we are in a time of total transformation and the potential is enormous - if enough of us can do the work to free up the stuck parts inside so that we can be fully present, fully able to respond to the needs of every moment as it arises.  Nobody is suggesting this is easy work, but it is absolutely the work of this moment. If we can all free up our stuck places so that our connections between all parts of ourselves, ourselves and each other, ourselves and the Web of Life are free and fluid - then we can begin to step into what's ours to do in the moment, rather than rehashing old stories of old hurts - that may not be ours, but may be inherited from the generations that have gone before. We need not to pass them on, but more than that, we need to be able to connect in real time with all that's around us in an ever-changing world.  [For those of you who attended the Gathering Honouring Fear as your Mentor that Manda taught earlier this month, this podcast is designed both to cement the teachings of that Gathering and open them up to our wider group of listeners.]Manda's recommended reading from the Winter Solstice 2025  https://accidentalgods.life/word-magic-2025-accidental-gods-pick-of-fiction-non-fiction-poetry-and-podcasts-through-the-year/Nature and Neuroscience - 'mouse/almond blossom study' https://www.nature.com/articles/nn.3594Scientific American precis of the study https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fearful-memories-passed-down/About Accidental Gods - What we offer. We offer three strands all rooted in the same soil, drawing from the same river: Accidental Gods, Dreaming Awake and the Thrutopia Writing Masterclass Honouring Fear as our Mentor was the February Gathering  offered as part of our Accidental Gods Programme. If you'd like to join us in future, our next Gathering is 'FINDING YOUR SOUL'S PURPOSE' which will be held on Sunday 22nd March 2026 from 16:00 - 20:00 GMT - details are here. You don't have to be a member - but if you are, all Gatherings are half price.If you'd like to join us at Accidental Gods, this is the membership where we endeavour to help you to connect fully with the living web of life. If you'd like to train more deeply in the contemporary shamanic work at Dreaming Awake, you'll find us here. If you'd like to explore the recordings from our last Thrutopia Writing Masterclass, the details are hereManda and Louise both offer 121 Mentoring Calls.  Manda is fully booked just now, but if you'd like to contact Louise, details are here.

Imbolc marks the sacred midpoint between Winter Solstice and the Vernal Equinox — a quiet threshold where life begins to stir beneath the frozen surface of the earth. Though the landscape may still look dormant, something is waking.In this episode, we explore the ancient roots of Imbolc as a cross-quarter fire festival, its agrarian origins connected to ewe's milk and early lambing, and the layered meaning of Imbolc as “in the belly of the Mother” — the womb-space where seeds of spring begin their slow, holy quickening.We journey into the mythology of Brigid, goddess of fire, healing, poetry, and transformation, including her association with keening — the sacred wailing of grief — and how grief itself can be understood as part of the creative cycle.This episode also includes:The symbolism of seeds stirring beneath the soilImbolc as a season of preparation, cleansing, and gentle intention-settingFolk traditions and hearth-based ritualJournal prompts for working with the energy of ImbolcImbolc reminds us that growth does not announce itself loudly. It begins quietly. It begins in the dark. It begins with a stir.Blessed Imbolc.You can sign up for my guided shamanic journey and healing circles in person and online at http://themoonandstone.com/eventsI have a class talking about all the points on the agrarian calendar and how to work with them for magickal workings, including moon cycles called Cycles. You can find more information about that class and all my classes at themoonandstone.com.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to one of his all-time favorite artists—and his Pagan friends back in Minneapolis.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back, book besties! ❄️✨ This week we're diving into A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas and celebrating Winter Solstice with the Inner Circle! We're deep-diving every detail of this cozy, emotionally loaded little novella that does so much heavy lifting for what's to come.Stay tuned for Part 2, coming next week! 

In this episode, the witches welcome the quiet, hopeful turning of the wheel with a deep dive into Imbolc, the ancient Celtic festival that marks the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Traditionally celebrated around February 1st and 2nd, Imbolc is a threshold moment, when the land is still cold and dark, but the return of the light has begun. Laylla and Chelle explore Imbolc's roots, its meaning of “in the belly,” and its long association with new life, purification, and preparation.They talk about the goddess Brigid, her sacred flame, poetry, prophecy, and craft, as well as her deep connections to hearth, milk, and inspiration. The conversation also weaves in other powerful figures of the season, including the Cailleach, whose weather on Imbolc foretells the length of winter, and Danu, whose fertile waters and ancient presence remind us that life is already stirring beneath the surface. From there, the episode turns practical. Laylla and Chelle talk about how to celebrate Imbolc today, from candle magic to house cleansing and protection work. They explore why cleaning and warding at Imbolc is so powerful, especially when the festival aligns with a full moon, and share a wealth of simple but potent practices including ritual sweeping, boundary-setting, witch bottles, mirror wards, eggshell protection, and working with house spirits.The episode also includes a detailed look at Brigid's Fire Tarot Spread, a ten-card layout shaped like a rising flame that helps you see what you're building, what's stirring, and what you're truly reaching for as the year unfolds toward Beltane. Grounded, hopeful, and deeply intentional, this episode invites you to tend your inner fire, clear winter's residue, and prepare your space, your spirit, and your magic for the season of growth ahead.Got a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?We have a mailing address!Back on the BroomstickPO Box 106Salem MA 01970Email: backonthebroomstick@gmail.comYoutube FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website

What if we let go of “new year, new me” and stepped into “new year, real me?” What if welcoming back the parts of yourself you've been sidelining is the most magnetic way to begin 2026?In this powerful kickoff to the year, Lacy and Jessica explore the energetics of the portal between the winter solstice and the New Year—a scientifically and spiritually potent window for quantum-level manifestation. Together, they unpack the theme of purpose: not just career, but the soul's authentic expression across all areas of life.You'll learn how to reconnect with your inner child, tune into intuitive pings, and navigate the collective shifts shaping the new paradigm. This episode is both a grounded guide and a gentle invitation to step into 2026 with clarity, intention, and alignment—rooted in your truest self.Find the complete show notes here -> https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast Resources: New Year Sale! Take advantage of this miracle portal and join The Pathway to manifest your dream life in 2026! First month just $12 – lock in the sale price for the rest of the year at 30% off! Sale closes January 5th at midnight EST Return to Magic - 15 Day Manifestation ChallengeA 15-day guided journey to reparent your inner child, reconnect with your magic, and step into this new year as your most confident, regulated, and magnetic self yet. Join our membership to access! (It's not too late to join in, start any time!) The Pathway Membership gives you unlimited access to all of our manifestation workshops—including How to Manifest, Unblocking Your Inner Child, Shadow, Love, Money, Rock Bottoms, Ruts, and Energetic Updates —plus 70+ self-hypnosis tracks designed to unlock your full potential.LEARN MORE HERE Get the latest from TBMJoin the Pathway now - Return to Magic Challenge available now!Take advantage of our New Year Sale! First month just $12 – lock in the sale price for the rest of the year at 30% off!2026 manifestation ritual - craft your list from a place of authenticity New to TBM? Free Offerings to Get You StartedLearn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial LibraryReady to find out what's holding you back? Try our Free Clarity Exercise Be an EXPANDER! Share Your Manifestation StorySubmit to Be a Process GuestWhat did you manifest during the Money Challenge? Share a voice note of your question, block, or Process to be featured in an episode! This Episode is brought to you by: Bon Charge - 15% off with code MAGNETIC Red Light Neck and Chest Mask In this episode we talk about:Why the winter solstice to New Year is the most potent manifestation portal of the yearThe spiritual, historical, and scientific roots of this energetic windowHow your brain is primed for identity shifts during this liminal timeThe importance of an integrated inner child in calling in your desiresHow to use the Return to Magic challenge to accelerate alignmentThe shift from collective systems to individualized purposeSigns that something is out of alignment and how to pivotMoving away from external validation and into internal metricsThe resurgence of analog hobbies and deeper connection in the Aquarian ageThe ripple effect of living from your gifts and what it means for the new paradigmThe role of deep imaginings like the Purpose & Soul's Essence DIHow small, intentional actions now can unlock easeful manifestations later Mentioned In the Episode: Check out Lacy's Substack By Candlelight - Subscribe HereLearn more about the To Be Magnetic Manifestation process! HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill)Find our Return to Magic Challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership!  (Including the Daily Check-In, Return to Magic Challenge, and Dream Life DI) HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill)Available now! The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM's Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.At TBM, we've redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you'll learn how to: – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true selfWith over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you're meant to live.Past guests include leading voices such as Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest. Where To Find Us!@tobemagnetic (IG)@LacyannephillipsLacy Launched a Substack! - By Candlelight - Join Here@Jessicaashleygill@tobemagnetic (youtube)@expandedpodcast

• Explores in depth the medicinal and magical properties of the many herbs, barks, and berries associated with the Christmas and Yuletide season• Looks at the origins of the Christmas tree and Santa Claus, as well as female gift bringers, holiday Spirits, and Yuletide animals• Shares crafts such as how to make a Yule Log, practices such as Winter Solstice divinations, and recipes for traditional foods and drinksFor millennia cultures have taken time out to honor the darkest days of the year with lights, foods, and festivities.In ancient Egypt, people decorated their homes with greenery at the festival of the rebirth of the God Horus. The ancient Romans shared gifts, especially candles, at the midwinter festival of Saturnalia. In Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, the Yule Log was burned in the hearth, fruit orchards were wassailed, and sheaves of wheat were displayed to carry luck into the New Year. In Celtic cultures, mummers and guisers went door to door, and European mistletoe (Viscum album) was gathered by Druids as a medicinal and magical aid.Ellen Evert Hopman shares folklore, recipes, rituals, and crafts to enliven your Yuletide observance. She explores the origins of the Christmas tree and Santa Claus as well as holiday Spirits and Yuletide animals. She explains how to perform Winter Solstice divinations and make traditional foods and drinks such as Elizabethan gingerbread cookies and Wassail. And she looks in depth at the medicinal and magical properties of the many herbs, barks, and berries associated with the Christmas and Yuletide season such as Frankincense and Myrrh, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Hibiscus, Bayberry, and many more. This guide offers practical and magical ways to celebrate and honor the darkest days of the year.Ellen Evert Hopman is a master herbalist and lay homeopath, who has been a Druidic initiate since 1984. She is a founding member of the Order of the White Oak, the Archdruidess and founder of Tribe of the Oak, a former professor at the Grey School of Wizardry, and a member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages. She is the author of Celtic herbals and Druid novels, including Secret Medicines from Your Garden, The Sacred Herbs of Samhain, and Once Around the Sun: Stories, Crafts, and Recipes to Celebrate the Sacred Earth Year. She lives in Massachusetts.https://elleneverthopman.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Episode: 3348  The unspoken binding tissue of Christmas – and of Hanukkah.  Today, a Merry Christmas to all.

Session 303 of In Class With Carr frames the passage of the Northern Hemisphere's Winter Solstice as a time for celebration, remembrance and disciplined renewal. On the second day of Kwanzaa, Kujichagulia [Self-Determination], we reinforce Governance principles to center study over spectacle, memory over amnesia, and defining ourselves rather than allowing narratives imposed by others with different motives to define us.Are you a member of Knarrative? If not, we invite you to join our community today by signing up at: https://www.knarrative.com. As a Knarrative subscriber, you'll gain immediate access to Knubia, our growing community of teachers, learners, thinkers, doers, artists, and creators. Together, we're making a generational commitment to our collective interests, work, and responsibilities. Join us at https://www.knarrative.com and download the Knubia app through your app store or by visiting https://community.knarrative.com.To shop Go to:TheGlobalMajorityMore from us:Follow on X: https://x.com/knarrative_https://x.com/inclasswithcarrFollow on Instagram IG / knarrative IG/ inclasswithcarr Follow Dr. Carr: https://www.drgregcarr.comhttps://x.com/AfricanaCarrFollow Karen Hunter: https://karenhuntershow.comhttps://x.com/karenhunter IG / karenhuntershowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Throughout history, Krampus has been seen as the dark and sinister counterpart to old Saint Nicholas. This horned, hoofed, half-human, half-goat creature is known for taking charge of the naughty list and punishing those that don't behave. But is Krampus one of a kind? For years, legends of a similar Goatman have popped up all over the world, from South America to New Zealand, leading many to wonder—does this Christmas legend have roots in the supernatural… And might he exist after all? For a full list of sources, please visit: sosupernaturalpodcast.com/revisiting-krampus So Supernatural is an Audiochuck and Crime House production. Find us on social!Instagram: @sosupernatualpodTwitter: @_sosupernaturalFacebook: /sosupernaturalpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join us on patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmind Speed narrows perception. Stillness restores it. Inspired by the wisdom that when thought settles, reality becomes visible, this conversation is a meditation on slowness as a way of seeing—truly seeing. Through the symbolism of the Winter Solstice, the costs of productivity culture, and the quiet metaphysics of perception, we explore how slowing down reveals what haste conceals. When motion softens and even the mind grows still, the real world comes back into focus.

Thom Hartman unravels the mysteries of pagan Yule traditions with a hopeful view of optimism in dark times. Also an exploration of the DrawDAO project yields promising new efforts for fighting climate change via the open-sourcing of carbon dioxide removal & storage. Dr. Irwin Redlener of The Ukraine Children's Action Project reveals essential humanitarian support underway for Ukraine's displaced and refugee children.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#MerryChristmas #WinterSolstice #Solstice2025 #LiminalSpace #EndOf3IAtlas #Stonehenge #EsotericChristmas #RobsAlienAbductionStory #Sigils #IntentionSettingFor2026 #LiveReadings #TakingLiveCalls #BadBoyBadBoyWhatchaGonnaDo #HandMaideneStale #Esoteric #Occult #Paranormal #GalacticHistorian #UFOCommunity #TypicalSkepticPodcastMissy Hill is a paranormal historian, galactic researcher, gridworker, and multidimensional experiencer known for her deep dives into esoteric timelines, hidden histories, and the metaphysics behind global events. With decades of exploration into the paranormal, UFO encounters, interdimensional phenomena, and ancient cosmologies, Missy brings a unique ability to weave together intuition, research, and lived experience.She is widely recognized for her insights into:Liminal spaces & shifting timelinesGalactic and interdimensional contactEarth grid mechanics & energy workCollective consciousness transitionsSuper Soldier / MILAB historyOccult symbolism, sigils & intention workMissy is a fan-favorite on the Typical Skeptic Podcast for her ability to translate complex, high-strangeness topics into grounded, empowering guidance for the collective. She blends esoteric wisdom with real-world awareness, helping audiences navigate energetic shifts, spiritual warfare, and personal empowerment with clarity and intuition.CONTACT MISSY : HILLNITEVISION@GMAIL.COMINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/missy.hill.372/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/missy.hill.372Typical Skeptic Podcast Links and Affiliates:Support the Mission:

It is that time of the year again, mainly that of the Winter Solstice, ghost riders, the wild hunt, Krampus, Belsnickel, Befana, Joulupukki, and, of course, Santa and baby Jesus. Few have probably ever considered how much like Halloween the Christmas season really is: from ghosts and monsters to the contractual obligations set forward in both the trick-or-treat agreement and the Santa “clause,” otherwise known as the naughty-or-nice list. The lights, ornaments, gifts, botanicals, and evergreen vegetation serve many roles in decorating for the holiday, or holy day, season. From real characters to mythological monsters; from folklore to modern religious celebrations; and from natural cyclical changes to interpretations of nature as the end-times apocalypse, it is certainly beginning to look a lot like Krampus. Tonight, Ryan Gable fills in for Clyde Lewis and talks with Andrew Cox, owner of Nexus Occult Books, and Chad Lewis, paranormal investigator and author. Listen to Ground Zero, M-F, 7-10pm, pacific on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show at 503-225-0860.

Arnie, Chunt and Usidore exchange gifts and try to find ways to do good this holiday season. Also there's a song from a listener.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Garrett SchultzMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandI'll Meet You in Foon: DamarinListen to Arnie's Christmas music podcast No Skip Christmas!New T-Shirts in the Merch Store!You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Want to gift someone a Magic Tavern Patreon membership? You can right now at this link!Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tony opens the show by talking about the Winter Solstice, golfing in the cold over the weekend, and he also talks about the College Football Playoff. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about being in Chicago for the Bears comeback win against the Packers and how the playoff picture looks now,Steve Sands calls in to talk about skiiing, and also about the PNC Championship, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Functional Polly “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / We Three Kings” ; “Here We Go A-Wassailing” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're talking about the Winter Solstice, the nostalgia that comes with this season and how to reflect on and choose your powerful word of the year.Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend, subscribe, rate and leave us a kind review. Don't forget to join our community on Facebook by searching Psychic Teachers.  If you have a question or story to share with us, send us an email at psychicteachers@gmail.com.    For more information on us, check out our websites: debbowen.com and samanthafey.com.You can also find Samantha on Instagram @samanthaofey.  You can find our eCourses on crystals, tarot, manifesting and moon magic. Plus we both offer wonderful guided meditations and you can find signed copies of our books.  Be sure to check out Samantha's other podcast Enlightened Empaths.    Have a great week. Be the Light!

A Winter Solstice story! The giant, Mother Winter, is herding deer when a terrible snowstorm hits. Thank goodness for the kindness of the people of Glen Lyon in Scotland! Writer: Tessa FlanneryVoice Over Artist: Rebecca CunninghamProducer: Tessa Flannery and Maria WurtteleExecutive Producer and Host: Rebecca CunninghamTheme Song: Megan Bagala Links for the Grownups!Sign up for the Pen Pal ProgramJoin The Girl Tales ClubGet the Girl Tales Starter PackGirl Tales EventsPurchase a Personalized StoryListen to Ghost TourJoin the Girl Tales PatreonRebecca's NewsletterFacebookInstagramBuy the Girl Tales Team a CoffeeStarglow Media

In this holiday edition, Alan starts off feeling the weight of the Winter Solstice and a bit of "podcasting burnout," questioning whether an audio veteran needs to pivot to video to stay relevant. However, he refuses to stay in a funk. Alan shares his real-time strategy for getting his head straight for the holidays, including a change of recording venue, hacking his own social media algorithms to remove toxicity, and finally getting back to the gym. He also shares updates on his practice's workflow, his renewed passion for Bioclear, and why you need to be in Arizona this January. Some links from the show: Voices of Dentistry Go check out Bioclear from courses to gear to matrices, you can get 15% off your order with code: VeryDental8TON Crazy Dental: Get free shipping with code: VeryDentalShip Net32: Check out great pricing at net32.com/verydental Relevance Online Marketing: Mention "Very Dental" to get your setup fee waived. dr.mike on lemon water  Join the Very Dental Facebook Group using one of these passwords: Timmerman, Bioclear, Hornbrook, Gary, McWethy, Papa Randy, or Lipscomb! The Very Dental Podcast Network is and will remain free; please support the people who support us! Crazy Dental has everything you need—from cotton rolls to equipment—at the best prices! Get an free shipping on your order by visiting verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and using coupon code VERYSHIP. Save money and support the show. The Wonderist Agency is your one-stop shop for marketing your dental practice and brand. They cover everything from logo redesign to a full-service marketing plan. Check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes. They also distribute loupe-mounted cameras and Zumax microscopes! Boost your magnification/headlight game and support the podcast at verydentalpodcast.com/enova. CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills, and their own browser-based design software, Clinux. See the brand new scanner from Shining 3D, the Elf! Get the best service on all things digital dentistry at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!

In this 16 minute guided journey for the solstice Kelly leads you through a guided practice where you reflect on the year behind you and then take some time of deep intention rest in the setting of a magical pine tree forest. Join the 2025 NYE at Home Retreat here More Mindful in Minutes Join the free 5-day Nervous system reset to overcome overwhelm Books Order Meditation For The Modern Family You Are Not Your Thoughts: An 8-Week Anxiety Guided Meditation Journal **Download 4 sample days from You Are Not Your Thoughts Here** Join MIM on Patreon here Order Meditation For The Modern Family Let's Connect Email Kelly your questions at info@yogaforyouonline.com Follow Kelly on instagram @yogaforyouonline Please rate, subscribe and review (it helps more than you know!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is December 21st—the Winter Solstice. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the shortest day and the longest night of the year. While nature invites us into deep stillness and rest during this time, our modern world pushes us to do the exact opposite.If you are feeling the "holiday buzz" of anxiety beneath your skin, financial stress, or the sheer mental load of making magic happen for everyone else, this episode is your sanctuary.Join us for a nervous system reset designed to soothe the overwhelm of the festive season. Today, we return to the show's roots with simplicity and proven somatic techniques to help you move from dysregulation to safety.In this episode, we cover:The Winter Solstice Disconnect: Why pushing your body hard when nature says "slow down" leads to nervous system dysregulation.Somatic Grounding: Using the physical sensation of gravity to stop holding yourself up and finally let go.Safety Signals: The "Hand on Heart, Hand on Belly" technique to send immediate safety signals to your brain.Vagus Nerve Stimulation: How to use gentle humming vibrations to soothe frazzled nerves.Restorative Affirmations: Permitting yourself to align with the stillness of the solstice and set boundaries protecting your energy.Key Affirmations from this Session:"It is safe for me to slow down right now." "My worth is not tied to how much I do or buy or plan this week." "I am choosing self-love over sacrifice." "I am worthy of the same care and magic that I try to create for others." Take a Moment for You: This is your coffee break for the soul. You don't need to escape reality; you just need to ground yourself within it. Whether you are seated or lying down, allow these few minutes to regulate your heart rate and bring peace to your mind.Support the Podcast & Your Peace of MindIf you found this session helpful, please consider subscribing or sharing it with a friend who might also need a nervous system reset this week.Become a Supporter: Want to listen ad-free and access exclusive long-form content? Join our supporters group for just $5 a month. Connect with us: Remember, be gentle with yourself. Smile often, and to yourself, be kind.

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Celebrating with music and readings, we explain why the Winter Solstice is the true "Reason for the Season."

In many cultures, stories passed down through the generations explain how the world got to be the way it is. The Haudenosaunee people of Northeastern North America have a story about how the star cluster known as the Pleiades came to be, told by Perry Ground, Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee. Also, a Cherokee myth, told here by storyteller Diane Edgecomb, explains why pines, spruces and firs stay green year-round. She joins us to talk about the value of bringing old stories alive for people -- what she calls “living myth” – and how stories have accumulated around this time of year, the winter Solstice, when in the Northern Hemisphere the Sun stands still on the horizon for three short days and three long nights. And Diane Edgecomb performs the Greek myth “Ceyx and Alcyone” about the origin of Halcyon birds, also known as kingfishers, which the ancients noticed would appear during the “Halcyon Days” when the seas became calm, around the time of the winter Solstice. She also shares how stories can help illuminate why we take part in old traditions at this time of year such as putting up lights, decorating evergreens, and hanging mistletoe. Happy holidays from all of us at Living on Earth!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#357: How much time do you spend managing other people's emotions? You know what I mean – smoothing over conflict at family dinners, tiptoeing around your partner's mood, or endlessly reshuffling your schedule for coworkers. It's exhausting. But what if reclaiming your energy could be as simple as lighting a candle?I know it sounds too easy. Maybe even a little witchy woo. But here's the truth: rituals like this aren't just nice. It's necessary for your nervous system.Join me this week as I explore why so many of us have lost touch with ritual, share examples of practical rituals that create profound shifts, and explain how reclaiming it might be one of the most practical, revolutionary, and feminist things you can do in your healing journey.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://beatrizalbina.com/357Order your copy of End Emotional Outsourcing here: https://beatrizalbina.com/book/Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp/?hl=en

Celebrating with music and readings, we explain why the Winter Solstice is the true "Reason for the Season."

t's here! Many Moons 2026 has arrived and is ready to guide your year of magic, manifestation, and healing. Claim your copy HERE and step into the light of the new year!----Calling all small business owners, healers, creatives, and educators!If you want to connect with an audience that truly understands and values your work, consider sponsoring an episode of Moonbeaming — we're a podcast with more than 2 million lifetime downloads and a deeply engaged, aligned community. For more information reach out to Hailey at moonbeamingpodcast@gmail.com ----What if the hidden thresholds hold the real magic?In this episode, Sarah offers a deeply intuitive Solstice Reading for the winter season ahead. Moving through the energies of Winter 2025–2026, she reflects on what this turning point has to teach us: how to listen more closely, choose more clearly, and reconnect with what actually sustains us.If you're interested in listening to the full reading you can sign up for the Moon Studio Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioYou'll hear:Why this Solstice marks a threshold moment for clarity, renewal, and reorientationHow avoidance can block momentumWhy making one clear decision can break open your next chapterWhat Capricorn season teaches about sustainable ambition, structure, and long-term visionHow new projects, desires, and connections are asking to be acknowledged, not delayedWhy reconnecting with your “why” creates confidence, stability, and spiritual alignmentHow tarot archetypes and seasonal energy can support you as you enter a new cycleJoin Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/products/many-moons-2026?srsltid=AfmBOopThx1yrmKl0tMjecc_EFeeN5DAiIafqPqvQ4Uke1WEi5droeamSubscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

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In honor of this legend, I’m telling you 10 Facts About Dick Van Dyke that you may not know. Plus I talk about the loss of Rob Reiner, read your messages, and cover the Holi-Days like, National Emo Day! And for Premium Subscribers, I dig into the Winter Solstice and why we should celebrate it! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme music, and All Things Comedy for their support, production, and distribution. Email the show at themidnightmailbag@gmail.com!

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SummaryIn the December Solluna Power Hour, Kimberly Snyder discusses the importance of embracing the season of inner light, particularly during the winter solstice. She emphasizes the need for nourishing the body, emotional regulation, and spiritual growth as essential components for well-being. The discussion covers practical tips for maintaining resilience through food, emotional practices, and meditation, encouraging listeners to reflect and set intentions for the new year.Sponsors: FATTY15 OFFER: Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/KIMBERLY and using code KIMBERLY at checkout.USE LINK: fatty15.com/KIMBERLYSBO PROBIOTICSOFFER: Go to mysolluna.com and use the CODE: PODFAM15 for 15% off your entire order. USE LINK: mysolluna.com CODE: PODFAM15 for 15% off your entire order. Chapters00:00 Embracing the Season of Inner Light00:24 Nourishing the Soul During Winter00:51 Embracing the Season of Inner Light07:17 Nourishing the Body for Resilience17:55 Cultivating Emotional Well-being26:15 Fostering Spiritual GrowthResources mysolluna.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.