For most young people, their first drink isn’t about getting drunk — it’s about feeling like they belong. When we see it through that lens, the whole conversation changes. In this episode, I talk with therapeutic consultant Joanna Lilly about what’s really driving early drinking — identity, belonging, and pressure to fit in. We talk about how experimentation can start early, what signs can signal something more serious, and why giving young people realistic options, like a simple 90-day

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 142) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 142: "Why EVERY BLACK MAN needs HOPE with Elliott Connie" — it was released on October 20, 2025.In XYBM 142, I sit down with Elliott Connie — a psychotherapist, author, and podcaster helping people heal through solution-focused brief therapy. We have a honest conversation about the lasting effects of childhood trauma and abuse, the power of self-love, and the challenges Black men face in advocating for

Today we have Dewey S, a chronic inebrist from Cleveland Ohio, he is one of the first 100 members of AA. Dewey is speaking in Modesto California in January of 1969 at an unknown event. The quality of this recording is excellent, it cleaned up very well. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or

Begin your morning with this guided meditation for gratitude, presence, and renewal. This gentle practice helps you open your heart, awaken your senses, and cultivate appreciation for the simple gift of being alive.☕ Enjoying our meditations? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee to help keep these daily meditations going: https://buymeacoffee.com/dailymeditationclubSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xgVvJLImJ9EgVZbF0ZiIF?si=ca5720563b594610Apple Podcasts:

So, picture this: I’m having lunch with my dad, we’re mid-bite, chatting about David Carradine, and out of nowhere he says, “You don’t usually die that way.” My dad’s a psychiatrist, by the way — which somehow makes that line both better and worse. That comment sent me down a totally unexpected rabbit hole into his past life as a medical researcher… and, apparently, a minor expert on autoerotic asphyxiation. Yeah. My childhood suddenly made a lot more sense.Stuff that helps you become awesome even

Episode Title: Relaxing Rain Sounds: City Park StormDescription: In this episode of "Thunderstorm: Sleep and Relax in the Rain," find yourself seated on a quiet park bench as a sudden storm rolls through the city. The rain begins as a soft patter on leaves and pavement, builds into a steady curtain against lamp posts and sidewalks, then fades to a gentle hush. Between distant thunder rumbles and the soft whisper of wind through branches, the urban world slows — traffic becomes a muted

Episode Title: Relaxing Visuals for Sleep: Neon Reflections in PuddlesDescription: In this episode of "Thunderstorm: Sleep and Relax in the Rain," sink into a slow, dreamy night where city lights melt into glowing trails on wet pavement. Close your eyes and picture rain-soaked streets, puddles catching neon signs, and soft ripples that turn bright colors into gentle motion. The steady sound of rain blends with distant traffic and a hushed urban hum, creating a calm soundscape that guides you

Episode Title: Rain Sounds for Sleeping: Warm Lamp RainDescription: Sink into a gentle cocoon of warmth with this episode of "Thunderstorm: Sleep and Relax in the Rain." Imagine a quiet room lit by a soft, amber lamp while a steady, warm rain taps and patters outside the window. The soundscape blends close, intimate raindrops with a distant, steady drizzle—perfect for easing tension, slowing your breath, and guiding you toward sleep or deep relaxation.Let your mind picture cozy textures: a

Episode Title: ASMR Personal Attention Sleep: Calm Breaths and RainDescription: Sink into a gentle, restorative sleep with this intimate ASMR episode of "Thunderstorm: Sleep and Relax in the Rain." Soft, personal attention cues guide you through calming breathwork while steady rainfall creates a soothing background. Imagine a caring presence nearby — speaking softly, offering reassurance, and helping you release tension with each exhale. The rain’s steady rhythm blends with whispered prompts

Episode Title: ASMR Sounds for Sleep: Umbrella FootstepsDescription: In this episode of "Thunderstorm: Sleep and Relax in the Rain," settle in as gentle footsteps glide across wet pavement beneath the soft patter of rain and the sheltered hush of an umbrella. Close your eyes and imagine walking slowly down a quiet street at dusk — each step cushioned by puddles, the umbrella brushing raindrops into steady, soothing rhythms. The scene is intimate and calm: distant streetlights shimmer on

Most of the things we fear never actually happen.And even when they do, the pain we anticipated is almost always worse than the reality itself. This speech explores the truth that our greatest battles are rarely fought in the external world, they’re fought in the mind.Eddie Pinero breaks down how our thoughts shape the lens through which we experience life, and how mastering that lens changes everything. From fear and self-doubt to hesitation and overthinking, this message is about reclaiming

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On today’s episode, we hear about:A man confessing to a long-term affair A father struggling to support his wife’s parenting style A woman trying to balance paying off debt and her mental health Next Steps: 📞 Ask John a question! Call 844-693-3291 or send us a message. 📚 Building a Non-Anxious Life 📝 Anxiety Test 📚 Own Your Past, Change Your Future ❓ Questions for Humans Conversation Cards 💭 John's Free Guided Meditation 🤘🏼 The Dr. John Delony Show Merch

Welcome to a new episode of ASMR Sleep.In this episode, you will hear hard rain and thunderWhat sounds would you like to hear next time? Leave a comment in the review 🍃---Follow our ad-free Rain Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MMT1HDdPHNtxUWhcgjSEl?si=16f05b6327c74056

Send us a text A simple weekend slip turned into a wake-up call. After letting intermittent fasting drift, leaning on late-night snacks, and saying yes to back-to-back drinks, the fatigue hit like a wall—stealing precious hours meant for family and fresh air. Rather than chalk it up to a bad day, we zoom in on what really changed and why midlife bodies respond faster and louder to small choices. We walk through the chain reaction: how alcohol fragments sleep and stirs late-night hunger, how ...

Science Soul Success ✨ Be honest—are you running to win or are you just running to say you showed up? 🏃‍♂️ On today's Win It All Wednesday episode of the Suite Spot, Dr. Derek Suite is calling out the thing nobody wants to admit. We're scared. Not scared of losing. Scared of giving everything we've got and STILL coming up short. So we hold back. We play it safe. We run at 70% and tell ourselves we're doing our best. But that's not how winners move. 1 Corinthians 9:24 says it straight:

Mazal G speaks to the Afro Euro audience today on the topic of Sober Dating.Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A.  We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host about every Friday at 10:00 am Israel time and 8:00 am GMT.Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones.  We gratefully accept contributions

What if the most powerful person in any room isn't the loudest, but the calmest? What if the ultimate weapon in any conflict is the one you never have to use?Welcome to the playbook manipulators don't want you to read. This podcast is your guide to ultimate self-mastery, exploring the raw, controversial truth about personal power and emotional control. Drawing on the timeless, ruthless wisdom of thinkers like Machiavelli, we argue that true freedom isn't found in expressing every feeling, but in