Ep. 80  Ocean Shore and Loving Christ Meditation   Rise Up Restored host Becky talks about visualizations. She discusses vision boards and guided meditations and  the benefits that can come from using these tools. She then shares the “Ocean Shore and Loving Christ Meditation” with the listeners.   Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.   Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com  

Send us a textThe fog lifts momentarily, only to descend again. The lightning that fuels creativity brings thunder in its wake. This is the reality for millions living with bipolar disorder – not just mood swings, but profound shifts that can transform daily functioning into heroic acts of survival.Bipolar disorder remains one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions, carrying heavy stigma despite affecting countless lives. Through Jonah's powerful story, we witness the journey from despair to diagnosis, from isolation to community, from suffering to managing. His experience mirrors what many face: the electric highs of mania with its decreased need for sleep and grandiose thinking, followed by crushing depressive episodes that can last weeks.We carefully distinguish between bipolar I with its full manic episodes requiring hospitalization, and bipolar II with its less severe hypomanic states. The cycling between these poles creates a uniquely challenging experience that impacts relationships, work, and self-perception. What many don't realize is how frequently childhood trauma correlates with bipolar disorder development, as adverse experiences literally reshape developing brains and stress response systems.Treatment offers real hope – medication like mood stabilizers remains the cornerstone, while therapy provides essential coping strategies. Yet perhaps the greatest challenge lies in medication compliance, as feeling better often leads to abandoning treatment. For loved ones supporting someone with bipolar disorder, understanding this pattern becomes crucial, as does recognizing that people with this condition often have limited insight into their symptoms.Recovery doesn't mean cured – it means stable, self-aware, and equipped with tools to navigate life's challenges. Some of the most creative, resilient people manage this condition daily, finding strength through their struggles. Whether you're personally affected or supporting someone on this journey, remember this truth: bipolar disorder is part of someone's story, not their entire identity.Reach out for help if these conversations resonate with you. Through proper diagnosis, consistent treatment, and compassionate community, there is light even in the darkest storms. You are not your diagnosis. You are seen, you are known, you are heard, you are loved, and you are valuable beyond measure.You ARE:SEEN KNOWN HEARD LOVED VALUED

When was the last time you truly did nothing—no phone, no to-do list, no distractions? In a world that rewards constant doing, stillness can feel foreign, even uncomfortable. But if you're feeling overwhelmed, foggy, or stretched thin, the space you're avoiding might be exactly what’s necessary. In this episode, we’ll explore why doing nothing isn’t indulgent, it’s essential.   In this episode, you will learn: Why “doing nothing” is deeply healing for your brain and body How constant stimulation is silently draining your clarity, creativity, and energy Simple ways to reclaim small pockets of stillness in your day (even when your inner critic says “doing nothing” feels lazy or wrong)   Sources: https://scottbarrykaufman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Christoff-et-al.-2016.pdf https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00722/full https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/a-20-minute-nature-break-relieves-stress https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10400419.2014.901073?journalCode=hcrj20 https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/exhibitions/georgia-okeeffe-new-mexico https://www.who.int/news/item/17-05-2021-long-working-hours-increasing-deaths-from-heart-disease-and-stroke-who-ilo   ——————— Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ———————   🎓 Free 3-day Course: How To Calm Your Mind So You Can Finally Relax: https://calmlycoping.com/relax   💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message ———————   Want more?   👩🏽‍💻 Work with me: My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance.  Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings here: https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me   👥 Join the Calmly Coping Group: The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping   📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com ———————   My favorite tools: 🧘🏽‍♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd ✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081 ———————   Say hi on social: 🔗 Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ 📌 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc ———————   Intro/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead   Disclaimer All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.   *Links included in these show notes may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission for purchases made using these links (at no additional cost to you). All products that I share are products I use, love, and recommend.

Do you have mixed motives? Are you self-sacrificial? Do you look to the interest of others? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 2 Samuel 3:26-39 reminds us of Jesus' pure, self-sacrificial motives. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here.

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Is your constant giving leaving you spiritually and emotionally drained? You’re not alone.In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia is joined by Dr. Ioana Popa—a nationally board-certified life and leadership coach, psychiatrist, spiritual care provider, and founder of Team For The Soul®. Together, they unpack the often-missed signs of hidden burnout, especially among Christian women supporting loved ones through addiction, ministry, or emotional crises.Dr. Ioana shares how burnout doesn't just show up in exhaustion—it hides behind our drive to serve, our belief that we must fix everything, and even our spiritual habits. This conversation offers a blend of science, psychology, and deep spiritual wisdom to help you reconnect with yourself, your body, and God.You’ll learn:What hidden burnout really looks like—and why you often don’t notice it until you crashThe body’s stress response and why you feel wired but tiredHow silence, stillness, and emotional awareness can bring peace in the middle of chaosThe practice of centering prayer and the biblical invitation to restWhy thoughts can’t be controlled, but awareness can transform how you respondHow Jesus modeled healthy boundaries, rest, and retreat🛠️ Quickly build your daily regeneration routine—Body, Mind, Heart & Soul—with the👉 DAILY RENEWAL TEMPLATE for Christian WomenStart feeling refreshed while giving to others in Christ—without adding one more thing to your 'To Do' list or waiting for weekends or vacations: https://www.teamforthesoul.com/lm-the-daily-renewal-template🎧 Listen now to reclaim your peace and experience the soul-restoring power of awareness, boundaries, and grace.Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations 🌟 Ready to tackle real issues and find peace in your life? Book your free session here: 🌈https://calendly.com/tanyagioiacoaching/get-to-know-you📧 Sign up for a weekly dose of hope and healing – my newsletter where I share actionable faith-based advice, practical tools for healing, and high-quality insights straight to your inbox. 👉 https://www.tanyagioia.com/2cc6a4a1b2👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/🎧 LISTEN FOR FREEApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpHRSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v🙏 LEAVE A REVIEWIf this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805Drop me a message at hello@tanyagioia.com with your thoughts and feedback – I’d love to hear how this episode helped you!👪 Rise Above Addiction Private Facebook Group🔗 Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/soberonpurposeAre you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.Blessings,Tanya Gioia 🌸🎵 Music Credit:Track: Luz SolartArtist: Luna CantinaAlbum: Luz SolartReleased: 2024

Growing up in a figurative fish bowl in a small town in Texas, Chelsea Reeves had no idea what the world had in store for her beyond a bubble-wrapped life of what she describes as privilege. By the time she got to college, it didn’t take long before Chelsea realized the world she grew up in was much different than what her peers and others around her had experienced. With undiagnosed learning disabilities and a back injury that took her out of sports, Chelsea found herself spiraling during her senior year. As her life bottomed out, she began wrestling with big life questions and a demolished sense of identity. Her tenacious commitment to recovery and healing paid off as she finally uncovered her calling, after unhooking herself from the pressure of being what she thought she should be. Today, Chelsea sits down with Joanna to share how she overcame much difficulty and what she is now doing today to help others who struggle in ways that she herself used to. Tune in for an inspiring and hope-filled message. Chelsea’s Resources:@Theresurfacegroup @chelsea_lmft https://www.resurfacegroup.com/Connect with Joanna Lilley  Therapeutic Consulting AssociationLilley Consulting WebsiteLilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTubeEmail joanna@lilleyconsulting.com#TherapeuticConsulting #LilleyConsulting #Successful #YoungAdults #TherapeuticPrograms #Therapy #MentalHealthMatters #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #StudentMentalHealth #TheJourney #SuccessIsSubjectivePodcast #TheUnpavedRoad #PFCAudioVideo #PainRelief #Addiction #AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #SelfEsteem

Hey, it’s Katie and I want to welcome you to this special bonus episode. It’ll be here for you completely ad-free for the next week so you can get a feel of what it’s like to be a PREMIUM member. If you’d like an easy ad-free experience for all of our podcasts - that’s over 200 episodes each month, then JOIN PREMIUM today at https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Close your eyes, And allow your body to melt.  Breathe… And bring your attention To the rhythm of your breath.  PAUSE In, And out. Flowing fluidly through you like a river. In, And out.  Breathing just a little deeper with every inhale, And breathing out just a little longer with every exhale.  PAUSE Stay here with your breath, Your portal to the present. Feel everything else fade into the background, As you become one with your breath. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen I’m so glad you’re taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there’s a meditation you desire, but can’t find, email us at hello@womensmeditationnetwork.com to make a request. We’d love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful, 💗Katie   💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com 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

Jessica is a Licensed Psychologist and Professional Counselor in Colorado with over 20 years of experience and advanced degrees in psychology. She specializes in helping clients transform confusion and heartache into clarity and deep connection. As the founder of Connected Couple, she offers a research-based program for couples at any stage. Jessica conducts video and phone sessions, workshops, and courses to empower individuals and couples. She also hosts the Empowered Relationship Podcast and writes a blog on conscious loving. Contact her here: Website: https://drjessicahiggins.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drjessicahiggins/ https://www.facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship     Additional Resources: 🤔 QUIZ: What Type of Anxiety Do You Deal With? 👉 Discover your Ayurveda mind-body constitution so you can work to balance it and optimize your health with this dosha quiz 💡Join Dr. Nicole's membership: The Holistic Wellness Collective 👉Learn more about Hadlee’s Happy Healthy Habits Coaching Program, a step-by-step program you've been searching for to actually follow through on your health and wellness goals 👉 Order Supplements Here  📖 Buy the book: PANIC PROOF: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever   💻 Check out the available online courses: Ayurveda: The Key to Your Success Mapping Out Your Benzo Taper   💕 Stay connected with us: Dr. Nicole on Instagram Happy Healthy Hadlee on Instagram   Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a pioneer in integrative approaches for mental and emotional wellness. With a degree in clinical psychology, training in EMDR, and a license as a Naturopathic Physician in the state of Arizona, her approach to mental health is multidisciplinary: medical, psychological, and holistic. Hadlee Garrison, MPH is an Ayurvedic expert, academic, healer and her mission is to teach people how to transform their habits, health, bodies, energy, confidence, and all of the other things in order to lead less stressed and more joyful lives.   Disclaimer: This podcast was created by Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and Hadlee Garrison, MPH for educational purposes only. These are the opinions of Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA and Hadlee Garrison, MPH and should not be taken as the “definitive opinion” or “absolute medical opinion” on any subject. This podcast is not a substitute for medical, psychological, counseling or any other sort of professional care. Consumption of these materials is for your own education and any medical, psychological, or professional care decisions should be made between you and your primary care doctor or another provider that you are engaged with.

Ambition is the air we breathe—but what is it costing us? In this episode, Amy Julia Becker and theologian Miroslav Volf discuss his latest book, The Cost of Ambition. They unpack the hidden damage of a culture obsessed with competition and invite us to imagine a new way of being, for ourselves and our society, rooted not in achievement, but in love, mutuality, and genuine abundance. They explore:  Striving for superiority in American cultureThe dark side of competitionLonging for what we haveStriving for excellence vs. striving for superiorityThe illusion of individual achievementPractices for embracing love and generosityReimagining human relationships beyond superiority__MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The Cost of Ambition: How Striving to Be Better Than Others Makes Us Worse by Miroslav VolfAbundance by Ezra KleinThe Sabbath by Abraham HeschelLuke 18:9-14, Philippians 2, 1 Corinthians 12:21-26, Mark 10:35-45The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55)Works of Love by Søren KierkegaardSubscribe to Amy Julia's newsletter_WATCH this conversation on YouTube by clicking here. READ the full transcript and access detailed show notes by clicking here or visiting amyjuliabecker.com/podcast._ABOUT:Miroslav Volf (DrTheol, University of Tübingen) is the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and founding director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture in New Haven, Connecticut. He has written or edited more than two dozen books, including the New York Times bestseller Life Worth Living, A Public Faith, Public Faith in Action, and Exclusion and Embrace (winner of the Grawemeyer Award in Religion and selected as among the 100 best religious books of the 20th century by Christianity Today). Educated in his native Croatia, the United States, and Germany, Volf regularly lectures around the world. CONNECT with Miroslav Volf on X at @miroslavvolf.Photo Credit: © Christopher Capozziello___Let’s stay in touch. Subscribe to my newsletter to receive weekly reflections that challenge assumptions about the good life, proclaim the inherent belovedness of every human being, and envision a world of belonging where everyone matters.We want to hear your thoughts. Send us a text!Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube Website Thanks for listening!