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You know what they say, fall down seven times, pursue a class action lawsuit against the establishment. Just kidding but not really (see sources linked below) this week we're learning about the neuroscience, psychology, and *personal* philosophy of rejection to manufacture some good ol' fashion luck. This is not a guide on gambling nor a get rich quick scheme, this is a reframe to get you all to take a chance on some weird opportunities to flourish or at least establish a sizable amount of lore. As always, thank you for joining me in the communal Schauer, please know that I am not perceiving any of you. When I step into the weekly STEAM I can't see anything beyond the computer in front of me. Wishing you all the best. Check out Gabbies1000nos aka the woman who inspired this episode! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThRthGxf/ Gabbie, if you see this, you've inspired me and I'm wishing you nothing but luck on your journey! Resources: Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst - Robert M. Sapolsky Squares & Sharps, Suckers & Sharks: The Science, Psychology & Philosophy of Gambling - Joseph Buchdahl Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi What We Value: The Neuroscience of Choice and Change - Emily Falk Your brain learns from rejection – here's how it becomes your compass for connection https://theconversation.com/your-brain-learns-from-rejection-heres-how-it-becomes-your-compass-for-connection-249124 Neural responses to social rejection reflect dissociable learning about relational value and reward https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2400022121 The Psychological Health Benefits of Accepting Negative Emotions and Thoughts: Laboratory, Diary, and Longitudinal Evidence https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5767148/ Strengthen Your Mind the Way You Strengthen Your Body https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/building-resilient-minds/202601/strengthen-your-mind-the-way-you-strengthen-your-body#:~:text=The%20Window%20of%20Tolerance:%20Whereand%20even%20grow%20from%20it. The Neuroplasticity of First Attempts https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-from-a-neuroscience-perspective/202509/the-neuroplasticity-of-first-attempts The Luck Field Manual - “How to Manufacture Luck” https://substack.com/@polymathinvestor/note/c-194112619 The Spirit of Hope - Byung Chul Han https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=2YMgEQAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PT2&ots=l4PW6LyQQ8&sig=bGGFu0gUVQv3hqfvSS0d0ZyBjP4#v=onepage&q&f=false — My Resources to Help You All Get Lucky! — On the Art and Craft of Doing Science - Kenneth Catania How to Find a Research Gap - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThrD8Q8L/ Nightshade - https://nightshade.cs.uchicago.edu/whatis.html Tool for artists :) Learn More About Adaptive Yoga - Mindbodysolutions.org Learn More About Class Action Lawsuits - ClassAction.org Job Posting Websites to Check Out Hiring.cafe - https://hiring.cafe/ Welcome to the Jungle - https://us.welcometothejungle.com/?utm_source=foundation&utm_campaign=redirect_modal&utm_content=en especially great if you work in tech! LinkedIn Job Search Hacks - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThryKvGR/ Check Out Audrey Gidman's Substack On Art Residencies A non-exhaustive list of writing (and art) residencies in the so-called US https://substack.com/home/post/p-162701566 Another non-exhaustive list of writing (and art) residencies in the so-called US https://audreygidman.substack.com/p/another-non-exhaustive-list-of-writing?r=1cyxix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3265: Roger Lawson shares a powerful encounter with a homeless man whose raw outburst delivers an unexpectedly profound life lesson. Through this lens, Lawson challenges the passive nature of wishing, offering practical steps to convert desire into meaningful action, making personal growth more intentional and achievable. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://roglawfitness.com/what-to-do-with-a-wish/ Quotes to ponder: "Wishing, however, is a dangerous trap that we can catch ourselves in that does more harm than good." "Ask yourself what are some steps that you can take to bring yourself closer to where you want to be." "Start as small as possible. Make the barrier for winning so low that you can't help but crush it." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A practitioner in China shares her recent experience of confronting her own attachments as her son applied to university. Wishing for a blissful and comfortable life, and good things for one's family are normal desires, however as a practitioner she came to see her attachments to fame and reputation. Through self reflection and a series of vivid dreams, she has been able to see her son as a fellow cultivator. This and other experience-sharing on the Minghui website.Original Articles:1. My Understanding of My Child Entering Higher Education: No Longer Be Attached to Losses and Gains in the Mundane World2. The Importance of Cultivating Well3. Breaking Through Fear and Facing My Harassers Directly4. Correcting Unrighteous Thoughts and Cultivating According to the Fa To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org
E ae!Welcome to Deep Space Podcast! Many thanks for listening. Happy New Year!This is the 1st episode of 2026! Wishing you a great year with much love and peace!!! Big love to the Spatial Listeners for subscribing during the holidays NICOLAS GILBERT and JOOST VAN HOLTEN! Many thanks for helping to keep the show alive. Check how to become Spatial Listener and Co-Host:https://deepspacepodcast.com/subscribe Enjoy the week533! Playlist:Artist – Track Name – [Label] A_A – UBQ2US – [A_A]Rocco Rodamaal – The Loft – [Rekids]Themetiquev – Green Light (Original Mix) – [Sanelow Label]Ñ – 025Abacus – Testpilot (Pogue Edit) – [Phonogramme]ZONE+ – Brooklyn – [Gabu]Moon Rhythms – Cracking Codes – [Air Texture]_itattracts – Sunday TimeskipGlenn Davis – Reality Check – [Mate]Kerri Chandler – Mommy What’s A Record – [Kerri Chandler]Marc Romboy – L’arc-en ciel (Pezzner Remix) – [Systematic]Young Molz & Ghost – Abstractions – [SculpturedMusic]
As the new year gets rolling, I've been trying to make room for what I call “the soul.” To me, this means being more receptive to those mysterious synchronicities, insights, and feelings so easily missed when I keep myself busy and distracted. Sometimes this energy comes from within, and sometimes it's a “postcard from God,” as Walt Whitman would say.Bernie With His Plough & The Great Horned OwlIt could be a lyric that aligns with something on my mind. The other day, I heard Elton John sing the lyric about the howling old owl in the woods (from “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”). Though I've heard the line many times before, this time was different. Recently, each night when I take my dog out, I hear the haunting sound of a great horned owl in the woods behind my house.But what do I do with that synchronicity? Is it the owl itself - a symbol of wisdom, intuition, mystery, and the ability to see beyond illusion- that I should listen to? Maybe it's the lyric Bernie Taupin wrote for Elton about a desire to leave the superficial ego-driven world behind and return to a more grounded life - a more authentic self. Bernie was ready to leave the yellow brick road of striving for success. He wanted to go back to his plough and back to the howling old owl in the woods.Maybe it's both - the haunting sound of the owl and a longing to return “home.” Maybe the owl's saying, “Leave me alone already and just honor the mystery.” Maybe Bernie is telling me he'd love my simple, quiet life in rural Kentucky, a life that at times doesn't feel full enough.Contemplating Solitude With MertonA couple of days ago, while doing Qigong (meditative movements similar to Tai Chi), I wondered if there is a place nearby where people gather and move in these gentle ways. The first place that came to mind was the Abbey of Gethsemani, which is not far from here. Finding a group of monks, at least Trappist monks, doing Qigong, would be quite unlikely. Maybe if Merton were still around.Gethsemani was made famous by Thomas Merton, an influential spiritual writer and Trappist monk who lived at the monastery for 27 years. Four of those years, he spent mainly in his hermitage - a secluded cabin in the woods. “Not all of us are called to be hermits, but all of us need enough silence and solitude in our lives to enable the deeper voice of our own self to be heard at least occasionally.” - Thomas MertonBefore entering the Abbey at 26, Merton was worldly, raucous, and rebellious. Like Bernie and many of us, he struggled with the tension between a simple, humble life and a desire to engage with and influence the outside world.While at Gethsemani, Merton wrote over 70 books about contemplation, prayer, Eastern religions, interfaith dialogue and social justice, including his famous autobiography, “Seven Story Mountain.”What do I do with that? Merton did all of that while living a quiet life right here in my neck of the woods. Hmmmmmm….Reclaiming That Girl That Used to Be MineSometimes the soul provides a shift in how we think about ourselves and our lives. Sometimes, however, a postcard cuts right through all the analysis and goes straight to the heart.Yesterday, I saw a video reel of Sara Bareilles and Rufus Wainwright singing, “She Used to Be Mine.” Though I'd heard parts of this song before, I never stopped long enough to listen. Last night, with my reclaimed intention of receptivity, I did. Instead of landing on some great insight, I found myself in tears. Quickly, I pulled myself out, before sliding right back into those tears, tears that I realized I was grateful could still flow.When was the last time I cried? And why was I crying? And, why were so many of the people in the audience crying? The song is about losing one's self, and losing the connection to the child we once were - a universal loss that can make some of us ache, even at the age of 58, when we think we've done such a brilliant job of putting all of those parts of ourselves back together.Though no longer recognizing herself, she still remembers the girl she used to be. She sings with tenderness about that girl's imperfection, effort, goodness, and self-reliance. She questions what life would have been like if she could rewrite the ending for that girl.Sara Bareilles wrote this song for the 2016 Broadway musical, “Waitress.” The lead character sings it at the end of the second act when she has hit rock bottom. She is lost and struggling to remember who she is. Through the song, she mourns the loss of herself before starting to gain footing and for a moment taps into the strength and grit of that child she starts to reclaim.The story isn't over. We all have an opportunity to write the next act and to extend unconditional affection for the child that she describes as messy, but kind, lonely most of the time, but more, she is all of this “mixed up,” and “baked in a beautiful pie.”Why Here & Now?My long-held hope in sharing information online has been to balance the mind and spirit (the right and left brain). In recent times, I've leaned into the left-brain science. That's what people tend to read or listen to. That's what people need and can't easily find elsewhere. I'd forgotten, however, that expressing myself from my heart is something that I need. It is who I am. My own health and healing required much more than scientific information. It would be dishonest to only share part of that story.Even as a child, writing was my lifeline. It helped me find my place in the world. It gave me peace. That child wouldn't need to make sense of why the owl speaks to me at night. Or, why Bernie showed up with a plough in hand. Or, why Merton put down his pen and stepped out of his cabin to greet me in the woods. Or, even why Sarah, dressed as a waitress, crossed my path while singing a song I'd be sure was written just for me.But, I'm not only that child. I'm all grown up and can't help but wonder why these particular energies showed up now, beyond the fact that I created some space for them to do so? What would they have me know? I think, to embrace paradox and to remember that we are physical beings of this world, and also spiritual beings who transcend it. We need connection, and we need solitude. We are adults shaped by a lifetime of experience, and still vulnerable children filled with wonder and sometimes hurt. We are light, and we are shadow. And as Sara would say, we are all of this “mixed up and baked in a big beautiful pie.”Wishing you wholeness as you make your way through this year,CourtneyTo learn more about my discovery calls, non-patient consultations, or mentoring, please visit my website at:CourtneySnyderMD.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe
Welcome back to another Unfiltered Rise episode as we delve deep into more occult hidden history and the Mormons! This murder mystery has LDS ties to a famous drag queen murder... Yes you heard me correctly... Charlie Chaplin what was going on at your house?Come find out as Exmo Joe and I delve into this historical story as well as Mormon temple secrets, childhood Mormon Stories and so much more!This was originally recorded for Patreon only but it's a fun one and I had to share! Thanks again to Exmo Joe who has moved on to other things than murder and mystery but can still be found in various programs through a search on YouTube under Exmo Joe.Wishing him all the best!
Happy New Year Welcome to the first installment of Subatomic Sessions of 2026 - Episode 87 To get the new year off with a bang, 24 of best new tracks over the past month - 140BPM all the way. You would expect no less, right?
Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1873Lewis gets brutally honest about the gap between knowing and doing. He shares how writing down his first book goal with specific daily word counts forced him to stop waiting for inspiration and just show up. The breakthrough wasn't complicated. He gave himself a deadline, created measurable actions, and built confidence through imperfect daily progress. You might be saying you've heard this advice before, but have you consistently implemented it? That's why another year flies by and you're left with wishes instead of wins. The brutal truth? Vague goals like "get healthy" or "make more money" keep you stuck in your head. But when you write "work out four days a week" or "increase income by 20% in six months," you're forced to ask how you'll actually make it happen.The most powerful part is Lewis's prescription for building confidence: do the thing that scares you every single day. If you're single, ask someone out daily. If you're broke, ask someone for money daily. Whatever makes you feel embarrassed or humiliated, that's your daily practice. Lewis reminds us that the biggest breakthroughs come from simple foundational principles we've forgotten to follow. Writing it down isn't magic, it's a trigger that moves your goal from your mind into the physical world where you can see it, measure it, and take action on it. The year is going to fly by regardless. The only question is whether you'll end it saying "I accomplished" or "I wish."Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Happy new year to the greatest podcast listeners on this place called Earth, a place where humans like Josh get to speak freely about weird nicknames, and the Cocktail soundtrack, and brain surgeries, and neighbors passing, and the old McDonalds rhyming menu ad, and Kokomo (you'll get there faster if you take it slow...), and Dry January, and small talk, and boredom, and Bob Weir. Wishing you all good health in 2026! Logo art by Brandon Lai Music by Micah Julius Leg comfort by new J Crew clearance rack corduroy pants
Happy New Year to you dear listener! Have you ever felt that familiar January anxiety either because you're feeling guilty that you don't have a perfect set of goals for the new year or because you're second-guessing if your goals are ambitious enough, structured enough, or even the right ones? If that's you then this episode is for you. (Happens to us every year!) They say it takes one to know one
Even in chaos, you can find calm. Let's celebrate episode 600 with an episode we can always use to return to our breath and return to ourselves. It's "Finding Calm in a Chaotic World."If this episode was helpful and you want to leave a tip, simply go to AffirmationPod.com/TipJarThe sister episode to this one is Episode 216 Maintaining Self-Care During Stressful Times https://AffirmationPod.com/StressfulTimesPlease remember on your birthday you can listen to Birthday Affirmations! It's Episode 318 that published on 1-1-21 AffirmationPod.com/BirthdayAffirmations This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Great days start with better nights!Thanks to Cozy Earth's advanced temperature-regulating technology, their bedding promotes uninterrupted and refreshing sleep. I only use Cozy Earth bedsheets now to get the best rest possible!Your special offer is up to 20% OFF Cozy Earth bedding and more when you use code AFFIRMATION at CozyEarth.com HERE'S WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING
Overstaying your welcome.. Wishing we were living in 2016.. How doctors react to their patients.. Don't trust all medical advice.. And, how to not get germs.
Send us a textIn this week's episode Lance and Jacklyn start the new year strong with a four- day weekend, touring their old haunts and soaking up all that Tampa and St. Pete have to offer. Listen in for recommendations - where we are going, what we are doing, and what we are watching. Wishing everyone a fulfilling, healthy, abundant, and happy new year!
In this solo episode, I delve into the art of goal setting, emphasizing the importance of clarity, confidence, and self-trust. I discuss how identifying core values and understanding intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation can lead to a more fulfilling life. I also explore the concept of a Massive Transformative Purpose (MTP) and the significance of discipline, hope, and creating effective systems to achieve one's goals. - 00:00 The Importance of Clarity in Goal Setting 02:46 Building Confidence and Self-Trust 05:50 Identifying Core Values and Identity 08:37 Understanding Motivation: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic 11:24 Finding Your Massive Transformative Purpose 14:36 The Role of Discipline and Persistence 17:13 The Power of Hope in Achieving Goals 20:28 Creating Systems for Success 23:19 Reflection and Continuous Improvement 26:12 Embracing the Process of Evolution 29:11 The Interconnection of Goals, Hope, and Prosperity 31:55 Wishing vs. Deciding 34:44 Final Thoughts -
Art joins Robbie in the studio for the first podcast recorded in 2026! Hopeful news starts our Geeks of the Week: Evangeline Lilly announces plans for improvement following a fall that left her with brain damage. Billy Joel appeared with a tribute band in Florida after his brain disorder caused him to cancel shows. Wishing both continued healing. Robbie shared that the Hulu app would soon be integrated into the Disney app. Is this a harbinger of things to come with other mega apps? After the break, the guys discuss the upcoming slate of Marvel projects, various movies and shows that lead up to Doomsday, a film that should be the biggest Marvel event since Endgame. Familiar faces are back, and it could be a tough time for Dune 3, which launches the same day, unless fans make it a Dunesday double feature
A chief officer is infuriated by the behavior of his egomaniacal CEO. With his coach, he explores how to be a healthy leader while reporting to a boss he doesn't respect.Core concepts in this episode:Egomaniacs rattle our sense of self.They will not change.Worrying does not help.Be accountable for how you show up. Manage yourself.Don't take anything personally. They're just a piece on a chess board.Ask yourself: “Am I seeing this person clearly?” Don't allow emotions to drive your actions.Ask yourself: “How do I want to show up?” You have choice about what you prioritize and how you react in the workplace.Resources mentioned in this episode:Crucial Conversations provides scripts and thoughts that will help you manage yourself when dealing with difficult people. Tom and host Dave Stachowiak discussed “How to Handle a Boss Who's a Jerk” on this episode of Coaching for Leaders. Great tools if you have a challenging boss.Before sharing your reactions in the workplace, consider the politics around you. These two episodes will get you “Leading with Political Savvy” Parts 1 and 2. Each month, there are additional tools in our monthly email. If you'd like to explore Private Coaching, reach out to Tom. tom@essentialcomm.com.This episode is tagged in three categories in our podcast library:Managing YourselfLeadershipPerception – How You Perceive OthersRELATED EPISODES239- 5 Strategies for Dealing with Narcissists189 - “Don't Take Anything Personally”245- Giving Upward Feedback114- Gravitas133- The Narcissist ExecutiveThank you, thank you, thank you for your reviews!Wishing you a year of growth and development! From The Look & Sound of Leadership team, thank you so much for listening.
HT2495 - Wishing For More A large part of the production of fine art photographs involves a frustration that we wish our images were better. We'd like them to be more. The implied question is what more could you add to your photographs that would make you happy? More sharpness? More audience? More exotic locations? More print sales? If you could wave a magic wand, what precisely would you bring into your photographic life that would bring you satisfaction? Show your appreciation for our free weekly Podcast and our free daily Here's a Thought… with a donation Thanks!
In today's episode, I wanted to talk about a few techniques I have been experimenting with to make custom action figures. I have, up until now, been using epoxy clay, which you can mold and sculpt until it hardens after about an hour, then sand or file it down until it is the way you want it. It works great, but it creates a hybrid dried clay - plastic figure that while durable to an extent, is still somewhat brittle. I have been looking for a way to create an all-plastic figure for the sake of durability (without injection molding). The last few weeks, I have been playing around with a kind of thermoplastic called Instamorph that softens into a moldable putty when heated to 150 degrees F. While it does cure very fast, it can be heated back up again with a heat gun or a soldering iron and sculpted, just like epoxy clay. As far as I can tell, it's safe to do this and does not release noxious gasses in the process. It anneals directly to the plastic of the figure and, when cool, forms a solid piece, a bit like lamination. It can also be dyed in the soft phase to potentially replace or minimize the need for painting. Speaking of which, I also experimented with applying paint while the plastic is hot, something called plastic annealing, which I think will be especially helpful with joints and other areas of frequent paint rub.There's more on this, plus some visuals, on this video I made.I also talk about some goals for 2026, some of which I talked about last week. The major areas I want to focus on are:-Music - continuing to learn how to use DAWs to make music electronically-Writing - working on The Thirteenth Hour sequel on a consistent basis-Toymaking - continuing to use techniques like this to find new ways of making different kinds of figures more easily and with a wider range of base figures with less prep work needed-Podcasting - adding creators' corner chats and livestreaming of things adjacent to the podcast, like editing writing or making models Wishing you the best in the new year!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞Once Upon a Dream, the second Thirteenth Hour soundtrack, is now out in digital form and on CD! It is out on most major streaming services such as Bandcamp, Spotify, and YouTube Music. (If you have no preference, I recommend Bandcamp since there is a bonus track there and you will eventually be able to find tapes and special editions of the album there as well.) The CDs are out now!-Check out the pixelart music videos that are out so far from the album:-->Logan's Sunrise Workout: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7SM1RgsLiM-->Forward: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9VgILr1TDc-->Nightsky Stargazing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S0p3jKRTBo-->Aurora's Rainy Day Mix: https://youtu.be/zwqPmypBysk∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack!Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people.Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music.Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack.Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify. Join the mailing list for a digital free copy. You can also get it on CD or tape.Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.comBook trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXYInterested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book? Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!
Take a peek outside your window and, wow, it's like the universe decided to throw us into the wildest sci-fi mashup ever. We've got whispers of global conflict, aliens making headlines (seriously!), AI popping up everywhere you look, drones and robots straight outta Terminator, political drama that feels more like a thriller than reality, quantum tech threatening to flip everything upside down—and let's not forget those rumblings of civil unrest in places we never thought we'd see it.If your head's spinning just reading that list, you're not alone. But hey—maybe all this chaos is just the cosmic nudge we need to wake up and start weaving some real magic together.It feels like we're headed towards the climax of a movie that 8 billion of us came to Earth to witness and participate in…So what's actually going on, and how can you prepare yourself for what's coming?Simply put, we're entering the final climactic years of the Fourth Turning, and things are about to get serious…In other words…Buckle-up Dorthy Because This Is Going To Be One Heck Of A Ride…The Speed of Change and the Stagnation WithinWe live in a world where knowledge and technology evolve at breakneck speed—a phenomenon some call the “fourth turning,” a time of societal upheaval unlike anything since the Industrial Revolution. With so much shifting around us, it's no wonder many of us feel overwhelmed. Yet, paradoxically, while we adapt to external change, we often cling to outdated stories about ourselves: who we are, what we're capable of, and what we deserve. These internal narratives—rooted in fear, scarcity, or learned helplessness—can trap us in cycles of stagnation, even as the world races forward.But here's the truth: this moment of collective uncertainty is also an invitation. A chance to question the stories we've told ourselves and rewrite them. The Illusion of “Who We Are”Think about the beliefs you've carried for years. Maybe it's the voice that says, “I'm not good enough,” or “Money/love/success is always out of reach.” These aren't truths—they're narratives we've absorbed, often unconsciously, from family, culture, or past experiences.As I realized while chatting with my mom recently, many of us choose these limiting beliefs without even realizing it. I showed her a minimalist purse, symbolizing the freedom I've found in simplifying my life. “I don't just have simplicity,” I told her. “I choose it daily.” That conversation struck me: we're not trapped by circumstance—we're trapped by unconscious choices.From Collective Collapse to Personal AwakeningHistorically, periods of societal breakdown (what some call “civilization collapses”) have led to rebirth. We're in one now—a “nine-year cycle” culminating in what many see as a symbolic “Year of New Beginnings.” If the collective story of our world is shifting, why not our personal stories?If we've been taught that life is “hard,” “scarcity-driven,” or “unfair,” we've internalized a false reality. But just because we absorbed these ideas as children doesn't mean they're true. The first step to change is recognizing that you did choose these beliefs—unconsciously—and now, you can choose anew.Escaping the Poverty Mindset: Beyond “Learned Helplessness”Psychologist Martin Seligman coined the term learned helplessness to describe when people feel they have no control over their lives. This mindset isn't just about money—it's a mental trap that says, “Why try? Nothing changes.”But here's the good news: this is a choice you can undo. You didn't have to believe life is “difficult” or “not enough.” You learned it. And now, you can unlearn it.Take minimalism, for example. My mom and I both choose simplicity not because we lack, but because it frees us to focus on what truly matters. Financial abundance isn't the goal—it's a tool to create impact. The key is shifting from scarcity to choice.The Power of Conscious ChoiceThe most transformative decisions aren't grand gestures—they're daily acts of reclamation. Every morning, you choose:* Will I believe my worth is tied to my bank account?* Or will I trust my potential is infinite, regardless of circumstances?As we step into this new year (or a symbolic “Year of the Horse,” a time of renewal), I invite you to envision a reality aligned with your deepest potential. Picture yourself unburdened by fear, creating the life you've imagined but never dared to claim.Tools for Transformation: The Light Between OracleIf anxiety or self-doubt holds you back, consider exploring tools like the Light Between Oracle. Designed to guide reflective dialogue, it helps you:* Uncover hidden beliefs that limit you.* Replace fear with curiosity.* Discover unexpected paths forward.This isn't about magic—it's about reconnecting with your innate creativity and choice. By engaging in intentional conversation (with yourself or through guided prompts), you begin to see life not as a series of constraints, but as a canvas of possibility.Conclusion: Your New Year's InvitationThis is your moment. The world is changing, and so can you. You don't need to “fix” anything—just choose differently. Start small:* Question one belief that feels heavy (e.g., “I'm not enough”).* Write a new story (e.g., “I am worthy of abundance and joy”).* Take one action aligned with that truth.As we close this year and step into the next, I wish you the courage to rewrite your narrative. May you walk with a clear mind, an untethered soul, and the unwavering knowing: you are not a victim of your past—you are the author of your future.Wishing you a year of conscious choices, boundless curiosity, and the life you've always imagined.With warmth and belief in your potentialLove, Kassandra This is a public episode. 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Wishing you all a truly Merry Christmas filled with joy, warmth,and cherished moments. May this festive season bring laughter to your home and happiness to your hearts. As we gather with loved ones around the tree
This episode is a repost of episode 75 of What We Do in the Winter, an oral history podcast about the people of Mull, Iona, Ulva, Gometra and Little Colonsay. It features a conversation with Banjo and Ro Beale to coincide with the release of Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel on BBC iplayer. Originally released for Christmas 2023 it features some seasonal greetings and a wee bit of context about the podcast. Wishing the boys all the very best with their adventure on Ulva, it's a properly dramatic watch, I've only seen one episode and have no idea how it's all going to pan out. Compulsive viewing! Ro is one of the masterminds behind the distillery at Isle of Mull Cheese, and Banjo is a celebrated interior designer, whose work you may have seen in Interior Design Masters, his own series Designing the Hebrides and whose book Wild Isle Style is available from all good bookshops. We cover so many topics in this episode as Banjo and Ro talk about their lives and adventures. To donate to Banjo and Ro's work in Nepal, please drop a line to: ahoy@banjobeale.co.uk Photo of Banjo & Ro by Lisa McKenna For more information please see the episode links on whatwedointhewinter.com Thanks for listening!
Hi there, Phil and Maude here. Wishing you a happy New Year and peace within your relationships in 2026. MAUDE: The other day, I was talking to one of my longest known and dearest friends, and she said to me … Why is an Inner Sense of Safety Vital to Peaceful Relationships? Read More »
The guys are back for the first live show of the year! Wishing everyone who listens, watches and engages with our content a healthy, joyous and prosperous new year! This episode Marc and Junior cover recent news and breakdown Stranger Things Season 5. Come thru and chill! #strangerthings #strangerthings5 #netflix #newyear #fyp
This week on Da play call we discussed: We discussed week 18 games, the important implications behind some of those, also our most surprising teams and disappointing teams of this year. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year. Do not forget to share, like, subscribe and comment. #daplaycall #football #podcast
Click here to Shop Affirmation Decks, Oracle Decks, and more! Use Promo code: RCPODCAST20 for 20% off your first order! Today's Power Affirmation: As I follow my wishing heart, I encourage others to start. Today's Oracle of Motivation: When you garden your passion flowers, you add fresh growth to the collective tree of life. By honoring your excitement and watering your dream seeds, you permit others to open their wacky wings and take flight, too. Listen to the song of your wishing heart and share what lights you up. You may not know if your sharing is helping, but trust that it is - even if nobody seems receptive, caring, or supportive. Release all expectations of feedback and trust the flow. Those in need will see you doing your sweet-ass thing and start watering their dream seeds, too. Soon enough, you'll all be twerking at the top of your freedom towers. The world needs your guidance much more than you know. Designed to Motivate Your Creative Maniac Mind The 60-Second Power Affirmations Podcast is designed to help you focus, affirm your visions, and harness the power within your creative maniac mind! Join us every Monday and Thursday for a new 60-second power affirmation followed by a blast of oracle motivation from the Universe (+ a quick breathing meditation). It's time to take off your procrastination diaper and share your musings with the world! For more musings, visit RageCreate.com Leave a Review & Share! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “Listen on Apple Podcasts” on the left-hand side under the picture. Scroll down under “Ratings & Reviews” & click “Write A Review” Leave an honest review. You're awesome!
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Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please enjoy some of our 'best of' content featuring special guest Dr. Mark Hitchcock. Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time to reveal the Top 5 episodes of Talking Taiwan in 2025. What's notable about these 5 episodes is that they are among the most popular Talking Taiwan episodes of all time. Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/talking-taiwan-top-5-of-2025-award-winner-end-of-year-review-ep-338/ But before revealing the Top 5 episodes of 2025, let's take look back on 2025, which was a busy year for Talking Taiwan! We hosted the inaugural Talking Taiwan Fundraising Gala at the elegant Eichholtz showroom in New York City in April. It was truly a magical memorable night. In April we were also invited to speak at the North American Taiwanese American Women Association's (NATWA) Annual Conference. For sometime we've been watching what was happening with the Great Recall in Taiwan which ultimately led to 24 legislators being put up for a recall vote on July 26th and another seven on August 23. The world had not seen anything like this happen on a national level in a democracy! And after Felicia interviewed a group of highly dedicated recall campaigners, she learned firsthand about the grassroots mobilization efforts that resulted in over one million signatures being collected in support of the recall vote, and she felt this was a historic moment that Talking Taiwan should be in Taiwan to cover. Thanks to an anonymous donor who offered to pay for our flights back to Taiwan and others who made generous donations we were able to travel back to Taiwan for a week to cover the first recall in vote on July 26th. We left shortly after returning from the Taiwanese American Conference- West Coast (TAC-WC) which was held in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was the first time we were invited to speak at TAC-WC about our work. While we were at the conference, we also set up an on-location podcasting studio where we interviewed several of the conference's speakers. We look forward to releasing those episodes very soon in the New Year. It's been an extremely eventful year for Talking Taiwan with many ups and downs. Spending only a week in Taiwan to cover the Recall Vote in July, and trying to conduct interviews, and edit and produce them in that time period proved to be a bit unrealistic and we'll need to pace ourselves better in the future. It was also crushing to witness the results of the Recall Vote on July 26th with none of the 24 legislators successfully recalled from office. While still recovering from that ordeal in July, we traveled to T.O. Webfest awards in September where Talking Taiwan was nominated in the Best Ensemble Cast category. While we didn't win, it was our second nomination after being shortlisted at the International Women's Podcast Awards in 2024 and winning a Golden Crane Award in 2021. As we go into the 13th year of Talking Taiwan, I'd like take a moment to especially thank everyone who has supported Talking Taiwan over the years and made a contribution to help fund our trip to return to Taiwan to cover the Great Recall in July. We also want to thank each and every one of all of our amazing guests for being a part of the Talking Taiwan podcast. Special thanks to our listeners. We remain committed more than ever to producing content that matters to people who care about Taiwan. For links to the top 5 episodes of 2025 visit our website TalkingTaiwan.com. Wishing everyone a Happy Healthy New Year 2026! I'm your host Felicia Lin. Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/talking-taiwan-top-5-of-2025-award-winner-end-of-year-review-ep-338/
Happy New Year Morons! We just wanted to pop in and thank you for all of your support throughout 2025, share our plans for the new year, and give you a *little* taste of what's ahead as a gift. Wishing you all the best in 2026 and beyond! Make this the best year yet - otherwise, what are ya nuts?! Love ya! Leave us a voicemail here!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM WHITEHALL TOWERS! Wishing you a prosperous, healthy and fulfilling 2026 and thank you for being a DL! For the first episode of the year, Mr & Mrs Whitehall have some advice for a DL who is about to enter the Grandparent era of their life! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.comOr, perhaps you'd like to send a WhatsApp message or Voice note? Why not?! Send them in to +447712147236This episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please enjoy some of our 'best of' content featuring special guest Rob West. Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wishing you and your Victory Couch a very blessed year ahead! Happy 2026! We'll catch you next Thursday for a fresh, new episdoe of The Victory Couch.
Send us a textWe close out the year with a father-son hunt that turns a windy near-miss into a perfect recovery—and a moment that defines the season. From hard lessons and smart gear choices to team wins, big events, and what's next, this one's about what worked, what didn't, and why the brotherhood always comes first.• building a ground blind and bait site with a five-year-old in mind• swirling wind, blown deer, predator screams, and safety-first calls• a quick second sit, camera failure, steady shot, and short recovery• muzzleloader setup and bullet choice for dependable results• low-hit blood sign myths and making smarter recovery decisions• team highlights from deer, bear, and coyote seasons• saddle hunting, leafy camo, and realistic packing tips• wild game dinner plans, shows, and community events• Patreon videos, new segments, and fresh merch• locked-in 2026 goals for winter bow, turkey, and goose seasons
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The following are Dr. Pass' note to his podcast: This week we end 2025 with a Pediheart tradition - an episode on personal finance for medical professionals with noted authority on index investing and personal finance, Mr. Paul Merriman. Paul is a retired investment advisor who now has a popular podcast "Sound Investing" and website in which he offers advice on investing for 'do it yourself' investors. In this week's episode, the 5th of his visits to Pediheart, Mr. Merriman discusses 'factor investing' via index-like ETF's and funds. He also reviews who he believes might benefit from a financial advisor, what sort of advisor most should seek out and why he believes that many do not need one if they can 'stay the course'. Resources mentioned in today's podcast are below. Wishing all a happy and healthy new year in 2026. Paul's website:https://www.paulmerriman.com/#gsc.tab=0'Best In Class' ETF's:https://www.paulmerriman.com/Best-in-Class-ETF-Recommendations2025#gsc.tab=0Sound Investing 'Quilt Charts':https://irp.cdn-website.com/6b78c197/files/uploaded/(K)_Quilt_Charts_(1928-2024)_-_2024_Returns_(1).pdfDFA 'Turn Out The Noise':https://www.dimensional.com/filmAs a reminder, all of the information provided in this week's episode should be considered entertainment and all financial decisions should be vetted with professionals or knowledgeable and trusted friends/family.
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please enjoy some of our 'best of' content featuring special guest Dr. Sam Storms. Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/ Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Mayor of FPL and one of our favourite guests Tom Campbell is back to put James and the listeners to the test with a quiz on football and FPL in 2025. Wishing all our listeners and viewers a very Happy New Year! Follow Tom on Twitter/x: https://x.com/UtterlyTC Friday on Planet FPL: s9 ep31 GW19 Review with David and James Today on Patreon: Tot&Ham (BT) & The Midweek FPL Dilemma (IT) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146903965 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Where throughout December all Patrons will have access to the next tier level above! More details here... https://www.patreon.com/posts/144662890 Follow James on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Follow David on Twitter/x: https://x.com/PlanetFPLHunter Follow Nico on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/nico_semedo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #PremierLeague #FPL #2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are you a bonus parent? This one's for you. Listen to "Affirmations for Stepparents."If this episode was helpful and you want to leave a tip, simply go to AffirmationPod.com/TipJarThe sister episode to this one is Episode 432 Reparenting Yourself Please remember on your birthday you can listen to Birthday Affirmations! It's Episode 318 that published on 1-1-21 AffirmationPod.com/BirthdayAffirmations Thinking of one-on-one coaching?Looking to change your mindset and empower yourself to a better you?Sign up for an affirmations coaching session and let's get to work at AffirmationPod.com/Coaching WANT MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS ONE? Episode 307 Healing Affirmations https://AffirmationPod.com/HealingAffirmations Episode 274 Healing Is Possible and I'm Starting to Heal https://AffirmationPod.com/HealingIsPossible Episode 185 Patient with the Process https://AffirmationPod.com/Patient Episode 39 Affirmations for Parenting Young Children https://AffirmationPod.com/ParentingYoungChildren REVIEWS
Are you tired of seeing your athlete get stuck in those negative spirals of self-doubt? Wishing they could play with more confidence and shake off mistakes without beating themselves up? Well, today's episode is all about changing the inner dialogue. We're talking about how to help your athlete develop positive self-talk so they can unlock their full potential – and maybe even start enjoying their sport more!What's CoveredThe difference between average and elite athletes when it comes to their mindset.How negative thoughts turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy.Simple tools to notice and shift those negative thoughts before they take hold.What YOU can do as a parent to create a supportive environment.Ready to help your athlete build their mental game? Dive into the full episode for all the details – you won't want to miss this one!Episode Highlights: [00:00] Helping athletes overcome negative self-talk and move past it quickly.[02:26] Helping athletes develop positive self-talk and navigate negative thoughts. Discover the importance of positive self-talk in athletes, emphasizing its impact on their mental game and overall performance.[07:35] Shifting thoughts to improve mental game in sports. Athletes learn to focus on enjoyment and improvement by shifting their mental attitude, leading to better performance.[09:58] How thoughts and beliefs affect athletic performance. Learn more about the “thought wheel” and how it relates to athletes' situations, thoughts, feelings, and actions.[15:06] Shifting negative thoughts to productive ones in sports.[17:12] Helping athletes shift negative thoughts and build self-trust.[22:27] How parents' self-talk impacts their daughters' mental skills and physical abilities in sports. Negative self-talk from parents can contribute to a daughter's negative self-talk and impact her athletic performance. Next Steps:Join our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter's Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You DoVisit our podcast website for more great episodesThank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.
Please join Denise and Samantha as they reflect on the past year and discusses the transition into 2026, a year symbolizing new beginnings and personal growth. There is an emphasis on the importance of setting intentions and goals, particularly in alignment with the universal energies of the year. The discussion also touches on the significance of the Year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese zodiac, highlighting themes of freedom and independence. It’s time for a new beginning, please know how grateful and thankful we are that you are part of our Enlightened Empaths community. Wishing you peace, health and joy in the coming year…Happy New Year!
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Wishing you all a Happy New Year! See you in 2026!We'd love to have you leave a message here with your own favorite Disney story, celebrity encounter at Disney, or anything you want to tell us about! https://www.speakpipe.com/ropedropparkhopThanks to Mouse World Travel for being the Official Sponsor of our podcast. Visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com for all of your travel needs - Disney or otherwise!If you're not already following us on social media, we're @Ropedrop.Parkhop and we have a fun discussion group on Facebook - Ropedropping and Parkhopping!And join us on Patreon!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year from our family to yours. —The Treviño Family
Merry Christmas! Wishing you peace, warmth, for this holiday season. May your days be filled with good stories, good company, and moments that stay with you long after the lights come down. I wanted to share with you some memorable interviews from 2025.
This week, while Stay Tuned is on break, we're bringing you a special episode of the Vox Media podcast The Raging Moderates, hosted by author and professor Scott Galloway and political strategist and Fox News's The Five co-host Jessica Tarlov. They break down how Trump's return to office in 2025 reshaped the presidency, the economy, and U.S. institutions. Then, they turn to AI. How should Democrats respond when voters are anxious, states are being sidelined, and Congress can't seem to act? And finally, they revisit the moments of 2025 that gave them hope. We'll be back with a new Stay Tuned episode in the new year. Wishing you all a happy holiday season. Join the CAFE Insider community to stay informed without hysteria, fear-mongering, or rage-baiting. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work. Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website. You can now watch this episode! Head to CAFE's Youtube channel and subscribe. Shop Stay Tuned merch and featured books by our guests in our Amazon storefront. Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Portland refuses to call it a Christmas tree. A school board wages a civil war over “Christmas break” vs. “holiday break.” Now there's even a fruitcake packaging controversy. If hearing Merry Christmas throws you this far off balance, the problem isn't the greeting. It's your coping skills. Wishing all of you, a very Merry Christmas — plainly, kindly, and without apology.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, in a special holiday edition of The Dr. Hyman Show, I'm revisiting a powerful conversation with Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a leading cardiologist and advocate for ethical, evidence-based medicine, where we unpacked the uncomfortable truths about cholesterol, statins, and what really drives heart disease. Wishing you a peaceful holiday week. We unpack: • Why LDL cholesterol isn't the whole story when it comes to heart disease • How reducing inflammation and insulin resistance can better protect your heart • What statins can—and can't—do to improve real cardiovascular outcomes • How industry influence shapes the prescriptions patients receive Better heart health starts with better information and real progress begins when we stop treating numbers and start treating what's actually causing disease. Hope you have a peaceful holiday week. I look forward to continuing this journey together in the new year. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Big Bold Health, Sunlighten, Function Health and Pique. Get 20% off HTB Immune Energy Chews at bigboldhealth.com and use code DRMARK20. Head over to sunlighten.com and save up to $1400 or more this holiday season with code HYMAN. Join today at functionhealth.com/mark and use code MARK2026 to get $50 OFF toward your membership. Receive 20% off FOR LIFE + a free Starter Kit with a rechargeable frother and glass beaker at piquelife com/hym
Jessica and June dive into texts from exes, the joy of an unexpected early Christmas gift, and board game hustling. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, Deep Divers - even if it’s weird!Get 50% Off Monarch, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarch.com/dive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ad free on patreon @www.patreon.com/dopeypodcastThis week on Dopey! It's Christmas Eve! Wishing all the listeners a Merry Fucking Christmas! This week we open the show reminding everyone about patreon and reading a note from incarcerated Dope - Montana about prison life, Toastmasters, college aspirations, and his badass DIY cubicle decor.We reflects on Christmas's universal meaning – love, hope, togetherness – while sending love to the Reiner family. The main interview features longtime friend and DopeyCon organizer Rachel Hechtman (@soberincentralpark), recorded the day the Nick Reiner news broke. Rachel shares her wild journey: early drinking and coke at 14, boarding school antics (including Paris Hilton-sourced coke), dealing at Dartmouth, drug-induced psychosis, a secret marriage to an Italian guy (Giuseppe!), massive weight loss (80 lbs), and getting sober through daily Central Park walks with her dog George during COVID – no 12-step, just determination, walking, and community-building.All that plus copious Nick Reiner Spotify comments on this brand new Wednesday version of that good old dopey show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.