# loved one (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 11 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover loved one. Page: Feed: --- ## [Finding Your Voice, Healing Family Patterns & Helping Others Heal with Jamie McKibben-Reese | Ep74](https://swos.substack.com/p/finding-your-voice-healing-family) _2026-08-18 · Sharing With Out Shame_ Addiction doesn’t affect only the person using substances. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211209513/5502e4c178a5448d9e25fae8f45f83d4.mp3) ## [Trauma, Addiction & Relationship Summit](https://swos.substack.com/p/trauma-addiction-and-relationship) _2026-08-18 · Donna Marston · Sharing With Out Shame_ Discover the missing pieces that keep trauma, anxiety, & addiction from running your life. ## [Thankfulness](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steadylife/episodes/Thankfulness-e3ng4hr) _2026-08-16 · Steadylife · Steady Life_ This is a more sure pathway to being one’s best self. This is what makes you evolve and transition into a more glorious form. Thankfulness should always be a lifestyle. Listen and be blessed. #thanksgiving #gratitude #steadylife [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ccf88b8/podcast/play/124309499/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-16%2F429960733-44100-2-08188e32e04fb.m4a) ## [Who Decided 28 Days of Treatment Was Enough?](https://swos.substack.com/p/who-decided-28-days-of-treatment) _2026-08-15 · Donna Marston · Sharing With Out Shame_ When your child finally agrees to treatment, the relief can be overwhelming. ## [CLASSICS REVISITED: Motivation -- What Drives Change](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coming-up-for-air/episodes/CLASSICS-REVISITED-Motivation----What-Drives-Change-e3ndvph) _2026-08-14 · Allies in Recovery · Coming Up for Air — A Toolkit to Help with Your Loved One's Recovery from Addiction & Mental Illness_ Motivation drives change. How do you find motivation to change your part of the dynamic, and allow time and space for the process to unfold? It's okay to sometimes feel like maybe things aren't working, then get back on track. If you don't know how to change, Allies in Recovery offers a toolbox. As long as you stay interested and use the tools, things can change. The support group that Kayla… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e9b0510/podcast/play/124239089/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-14%2F429865261-44100-2-166dc29ba01e4.m4a) ## [Addiction can take away a family’s sense of normal.](https://swos.substack.com/p/addiction-can-take-away-a-familys) _2026-08-13 · Donna Marston · Sharing With Out Shame_ And sometimes we spend years trying to get that old “normal” back. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211105842/33ae6bf7020eec0bcadb2a4ee18a9c50.mp3) ## [Addiction Took Away Your Family’s Normal. Now What?](https://swos.substack.com/p/addiction-took-away-your-familys) _2026-08-12 · Donna Marston · Sharing With Out Shame_ When addiction enters a family, it changes more than one person. ## [COURAGE TO RUN](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steadylife/episodes/COURAGE-TO-RUN-e3n6br7) _2026-08-09 · Steadylife · Steady Life_ This episode emphasized the need to be courageous in one’s life journey. It takes a lot of courage to do well and press on in life against hurdles or limitations. Do well to listen and be blessed. #courage #sunday #newepisode [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ccf88b8/podcast/play/123989287/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-9%2F429521499-44100-2-f32f364c4caa2.m4a) ## [You Can't Make This Stuff Up](https://swos.substack.com/p/you-cant-make-this-stuff-up-123) _2026-08-08 · Donna Marston · Sharing With Out Shame_ I left my own house [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210243701/438e46549eca67597bff13c3f4d77eea.mp3) ## [CLASSICS REVISITED: What is Radical Acceptance?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coming-up-for-air/episodes/CLASSICS-REVISITED-What-is-Radical-Acceptance-e3n4d5s) _2026-08-07 · Allies in Recovery · Coming Up for Air — A Toolkit to Help with Your Loved One's Recovery from Addiction & Mental Illness_ Radical acceptance involves understanding that much of what happens is out of your control, and using strategies to calm, distract, and soothe yourself. The goal is to avoid catastrophizing -- envisioning and preparing for the worst outcomes. Radical acceptance means letting go of what you can't control, experiencing feelings and pain, but without increasing agitation, reactivity, and suffering.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e9b0510/podcast/play/123925116/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-7%2F429434155-44100-2-293bdf96d3042.m4a) ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MsT3TOznyVOv) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [It Isn't Just About Their Drug of Choice](https://swos.substack.com/p/it-isnt-just-about-their-drug-of) _2026-08-06 · Donna Marston · Sharing With Out Shame_ It isn’t just about their drug of choice. ## [Addiction Took Over Their Life](https://swos.substack.com/p/addiction-took-over-their-life) _2026-08-03 · Donna Marston · Sharing With Out Shame_ When did it take over yours? [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209644724/b834cd7acdf37b991a250ba5c8f9591e.mp3) ## [CLASSICS REVISITED: When Your Loved One Uses Multiple Substances](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coming-up-for-air/episodes/CLASSICS-REVISITED-When-Your-Loved-One-Uses-Multiple-Substances-e3mguse) _2026-07-31 · Allies in Recovery · Coming Up for Air — A Toolkit to Help with Your Loved One's Recovery from Addiction & Mental Illness_ If your loved one uses multiple substances, use the "functional analysis" to understand which substance to focus on first. Start small, by changing your own behavior in response to your loved one's use. Aim to shift over time. Study CRAFT modules 3, 5, and 6 closely to help make your plans. The support group that Kayla facilitates is now offered on a sliding scale. (Cost should not be a… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e9b0510/podcast/play/123287886/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-24%2F428572027-44100-2-66ea3d7148f5f.m4a) ## [Navigating Mental Health, Alcohol Use Disorder and a Broken System with Robert Rickelman | Ep73](https://swos.substack.com/p/navigating-mental-health-alcohol) _2026-07-31 · Sharing With Out Shame_ Can someone rebuild their life after decades of alcoholism, mental illness, and repeated setbacks? [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209247854/78cb56046766775a9bffe92050ab4cbd.mp3) ## [The Result is to Glorify God.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steadylife/episodes/The-Result-is-to-Glorify-God-e3miskc) _2026-07-26 · Steadylife · Steady Life_ In our journey to evolving through life, we ought to know how much of Love God has for us, and how he cares about us. This intent would awaken us to know that, our results in life are primarily to Glorify and Honor God. Listen to this episode and be blessed. #steadylife #glory #gratitude #result [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ccf88b8/podcast/play/123351116/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-26%2F428656341-44100-2-45dab279c59c9.m4a) ## [CLASSICS REVISITED: Coming Home](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coming-up-for-air/episodes/CLASSICS-REVISITED-Coming-Home-e3mgumb) _2026-07-24 · Allies in Recovery · Coming Up for Air — A Toolkit to Help with Your Loved One's Recovery from Addiction & Mental Illness_ After any treatment, when someone is in early recovery, check your expectations. Your loved one is likely in a fragile state, uncomfortable, edgy, body wrecked after dependency, and disregulated physically and emotionally. It's a time of transition, so have realistic expectations. Be gentle, caring, and connected, not an inquisitor. Connection is key. The support group that Kayla facilitates is… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e9b0510/podcast/play/123287691/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-24%2F428571734-44100-2-a8a70481ebb8c.m4a) ## [CLASSICS REVISITED: Unsolicited Advice: Helpful or Hurtful?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coming-up-for-air/episodes/CLASSICS-REVISITED-Unsolicited-Advice-Helpful-or-Hurtful-e3m7jti) _2026-07-17 · Allies in Recovery · Coming Up for Air — A Toolkit to Help with Your Loved One's Recovery from Addiction & Mental Illness_ It's smart to avoid giving unsolicited advice. If you receive it, hold your ground, knowing that you're dedicated to upholding the CRAFT model. Consider telling the advice-giver to look into CRAFT to understand what you're doing. The support group that Kayla facilitates is now offered on a sliding scale. (Cost should not be a barrier—please reach out if you're interested) Allies in Recovery's… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e9b0510/podcast/play/122981746/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-17%2F428157840-44100-2-2112ee9d7e973.m4a) ## [SHOW FORTH!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steadylife/episodes/SHOW-FORTH-e3lvtl8) _2026-07-12 · Steadylife · Steady Life_ This episode doesn’t negate paying the price to work in your closet. However, the world is waiting for your manifestation. Listen and be blessed. #steadylife #showforth [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ccf88b8/podcast/play/122729576/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-12%2F427816259-44100-2-e058ad6b472fe.m4a) ## [CLASSICS REVISITED: An Interview with Meme English](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coming-up-for-air/episodes/CLASSICS-REVISITED-An-Interview-with-Meme-English-e3lu61j) _2026-07-10 · Allies in Recovery · Coming Up for Air — A Toolkit to Help with Your Loved One's Recovery from Addiction & Mental Illness_ Guest Meme English, a former family therapist and consultant in the legal system, discusses family dynamics. When it comes to substance use, family dynamics are complicated. There are many layers of trauma, from generational to personal, and competing needs among family members. Balancing all these factors and personal situations means deciding whose needs get most clearly met. Trauma therapy also… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e9b0510/podcast/play/122672627/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-10%2F427741494-44100-2-f588743040857.m4a) ## [How Are You, Really? A Mid-Year Check-In](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encouragingthoughtswithtomi/episodes/How-Are-You--Really--A-Mid-Year-Check-In-e3lnpum) _2026-07-06 · Tomi The Encourager · Encouraging Thoughts with Tomi_ In this episode of Encouraging Thoughts with Tomi , I reflect on completing my first year of my doctorate journey and the lessons God has taught me along the way. From the power of community and asking for support to trusting God’s timing and staying rooted in your purpose, I share encouragement for anyone navigating a new season, chasing a dream, or feeling called to use their voice. Remember:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14ad4fe4/podcast/play/122463638/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-6%2F427460250-44100-2-bcf5469c295e1.mp3) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/afx0Wxl7hz76) _2026-07-06 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Document the Process](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steadylife/episodes/Document-the-Process-e3lmf0s) _2026-07-05 · Steadylife · Steady Life_ Hello dearly beloved, This episode is primarily to inspire you on why you need to get started on your purpose or vision. It’s imperative to document the process as you get started. This helps you to celebrate the progress you’ve made. Do well to listen and be blessed. #Process #progress [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ccf88b8/podcast/play/122419676/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-5%2F427399909-44100-2-1f9f6aada6c9.m4a) ## [CLASSICS REVISITED: Conditional Love, Unconditional Love, and Shame: Part 2 -- The Antidote](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coming-up-for-air/episodes/CLASSICS-REVISITED-Conditional-Love--Unconditional-Love--and-Shame-Part-2----The-Antidote-e3lkl0l) _2026-07-03 · Allies in Recovery · Coming Up for Air — A Toolkit to Help with Your Loved One's Recovery from Addiction & Mental Illness_ Let's look at shame and negative thinking and discuss how to slow down, gain awareness, and soothe your system. Our hosts focus on the essential tool of empathy -- especially for yourself -- as a way to understand what story you’re making up, and change that story by looking for the positive even in difficult moments. The support group that Kayla facilitates is now offered on a sliding scale.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e9b0510/podcast/play/122360277/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-3%2F427320992-44100-2-81d7298db7ab1.m4a) ## [Analyses I trust on the horrid Supreme Court decision](https://swcole.substack.com/p/analyses-i-trust-on-the-horrid-supreme) _2026-07-02 · Your Trans Cousin · Your Trans Cousin_ Sometimes the news is just too much ## [Confronting & embracing my past as a teenage Mormon bride, through art](https://swcole.substack.com/p/confronting-and-embracing-my-past) _2026-07-01 · Your Trans Cousin · Your Trans Cousin_ What’s a divorced trans man to do with a commissioned painting of himself as a young bride? ## [Discover you Purpose and Live for it](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steadylife/episodes/Discover-you-Purpose-and-Live-for-it-e3ld6v4) _2026-06-28 · Steadylife · Steady Life_ To Discover Purpose in life, is to first have an encounter with God, through Christ. This episode aims at opening you up to what is obtainable as we discover Purpose. Listen and be blessed. Thank you. #purpose [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ccf88b8/podcast/play/122116516/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-28%2F426994808-44100-2-7c80c6189557c.m4a) ## [CLASSICS REVISITED: When Do You Work on Use of Less-Dangerous Substances?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coming-up-for-air/episodes/CLASSICS-REVISITED-When-Do-You-Work-on-Use-of-Less-Dangerous-Substances-e3l1f9f) _2026-06-26 · Allies in Recovery · Coming Up for Air — A Toolkit to Help with Your Loved One's Recovery from Addiction & Mental Illness_ Dominique shares a family’s question about a loved one who’s addressed the most pressing substance use. Should the family now focus on their loved one’s cannabis use? Our hosts discuss harm reduction and the role of the “functional analysis” in CRAFT to address such questions. The analysis involves reviewing what’s changed, patterns and dynamics, and making sure your own behaviors support… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e9b0510/podcast/play/121731823/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-19%2F426481220-44100-2-55269e630b205.m4a) ## [CLASSICS REVISITED: Conditional Love, Unconditional Love, and Shame: Part 1](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coming-up-for-air/episodes/CLASSICS-REVISITED-Conditional-Love--Unconditional-Love--and-Shame-Part-1-e3l1f74) _2026-06-19 · Allies in Recovery · Coming Up for Air — A Toolkit to Help with Your Loved One's Recovery from Addiction & Mental Illness_ Even when love is not conditional, there sometimes must be conditions regarding people’s behavior. Love in romantic relationships may change if you break up, but with family members, conditionality applies to behavior, not love. What we as family members can modify is how we react and our expectations. Conditionality goes back to boundary issues – there are edges someone comes to where they must… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e9b0510/podcast/play/121731748/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-19%2F426481104-44100-2-e4fcfe7c4ba.m4a) ## [Fishers of Men](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steadylife/episodes/Fishers-of-Men-e3kpbag) _2026-06-14 · Steadylife · Steady Life_ I was invited to represent my friend and brother to teach on the theme “Fishers of Men”. In this teaching, I shared on “The Pathway to How God puts a Man in sync with is divine purpose here on earth”. I sure believe this teaching would bless you in no small way. Sincerest apologies for any inconvenience resulting from the glitches. Thank you! #Teaching #TheMaking [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ccf88b8/podcast/play/121465616/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-14%2F426123378-44100-2-c54d6aa172627.m4a) ## [CLASSICS REVISITED: Facing Obstacles Part 2: How to Not React in Tough Moments](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coming-up-for-air/episodes/CLASSICS-REVISITED-Facing-Obstacles-Part-2-How-to-Not-React-in-Tough-Moments-e3kdeno) _2026-06-12 · Allies in Recovery · Coming Up for Air — A Toolkit to Help with Your Loved One's Recovery from Addiction & Mental Illness_ What do you do in those difficult moments when you feel ramped-up? Laurie and Kayla discuss strategies to back away and not go with the emotion of the moment. The support group that Kayla facilitates is now offered on a sliding scale. (Cost should not be a barrier—please reach out if you're interested) Allies in Recovery's member site is currently "on pause". ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e9b0510/podcast/play/121075896/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-6%2F425604220-44100-2-8d1ca184a58b5.m4a) ## [The Resort & the Danger of Looking Back](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encouragingthoughtswithtomi/episodes/The-Resort--the-Danger-of-Looking-Back-e3k5kk8) _2026-06-01 · Tomi The Encourager · Encouraging Thoughts with Tomi_ In Episode 5, we’re diving into something many of us struggle with… letting go. Sometimes we find ourselves revisiting old seasons of life—past relationships, disappointments, grief, mistakes, or even older versions of ourselves. We replay the memories, revisit the pain, and wonder what could have been. In this episode, I reflect on what it truly means to stop revisiting what God has already… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14ad4fe4/podcast/play/120819784/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-1%2F425260416-44100-2-51c6fd954c66.mp3) ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/E5HN3fQE0lwB) _2026-06-01 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [VALIDATION](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steadylife/episodes/VALIDATION-e3k49qm) _2026-05-31 · Steadylife · Steady Life_ I was privilege to share life applicable principles on the theme “Validation” by the Spirit of God. This episode is intended to spur you into greatness. By the way, this was recorded amidst a live session. Please bear with the audio quality. Thank you, and Be blessed. #Validation #Ordination #2026 [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ccf88b8/podcast/play/120775958/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-31%2F425202430-44100-2-631dd4906acae.m4a) ## [The Pruning Phase](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steadylife/episodes/The-Pruning-Phase-e3jqraf) _2026-05-24 · Steadylife · Steady Life_ This episode is to remind us that there comes a time when we would be pruned. This process is not to break us but to produce in us, a greater level of productivity. Listen and be blessed. Happy Sunday. #pruning #steadylife #newepisode #growth [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ccf88b8/podcast/play/120466191/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-24%2F424788777-44100-2-ac6c298776f4d.m4a) ## [What does my MA in Writing thesis have to do with transness?](https://swcole.substack.com/p/what-does-my-ma-in-writing-thesis) _2026-05-22 · Your Trans Cousin · Your Trans Cousin_ Nothing, and everything. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/198864926/73e037075afb044d39eaf3cfef491722.mp3) ## [The Shedding Off](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steadylife/episodes/The-Shedding-Off-e3j56dr) _2026-05-10 · Steadylife · Steady Life_ To shed off is to allow a part of something sleep away. We live in a world where we have to continually allow the old version of ourselves to sleep away. Take off the old wine skin to have a taste of the NEW WINE! . Disclaimer: This teaching is not about wines . CONTACTS: Phone: +234 81715 78588 Instagram @ugonnanwakunor Emails: ugonnanwakunor@gmail.com . #Thesheddingaway #Newwine #newwineskin… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ccf88b8/podcast/play/119756667/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-10%2F423841632-44100-2-eebadf1f69ac.m4a) ## Chasing Dreams - Diana Trepkov's Journey to Becoming Johnny Depp's People's Artist _2026-05-04 · Can I Help Find Your Missing Loved One?_ https://peoplesartist.org/2026/diana-trepkov You can vote up to 10 days straight, thank you for your love and support! [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1004203/episodes/19123118-chasing-dreams-diana-trepkov-s-journey-to-becoming-johnny-depp-s-people-s-artist.mp3) ## [Wait And Surrender, Encourager! Your Destiny Depends On It!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encouragingthoughtswithtomi/episodes/Wait-And-Surrender--Encourager--Your-Destiny-Depends-On-It-e3ip5g0) _2026-05-04 · Tomi The Encourager · Encouraging Thoughts with Tomi_ In Episode 4, we’re diving into something many of us wrestle with… waiting. In a world that moves fast and rewards instant results, waiting can feel frustrating, confusing, and even discouraging. But what if waiting isn’t a delay… what if it’s actually preparation? In this episode, I reflect on what it truly means to surrender to God’s timing and trust Him even when things don’t make sense. I open… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14ad4fe4/podcast/play/119362496/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-2%2F423302886-44100-2-a6abf48d12f5f.mp3) ## [The Trans/Autism Overlap](https://swcole.substack.com/p/the-transautism-overlap) _2026-04-29 · Your Trans Cousin · Your Trans Cousin_ It's Autism Acceptance Month. Yep, I'm autistic, too. ## [Excerpt from The Aspens Quaked Their Whispers in the Wind](https://swcole.substack.com/p/excerpt-from-the-aspens-quaked-their) _2026-04-14 · Your Trans Cousin · Your Trans Cousin_ A reading with fellow writing students during the AWP conference [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194125239/7a57e0c282077c821b5b2f0f76503085.mp3) ## [Love Your Neighbor For Real!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encouragingthoughtswithtomi/episodes/Love-Your-Neighbor-For-Real-e3hqngj) _2026-04-13 · Tomi The Encourager · Encouraging Thoughts with Tomi_ Are we truly treating immigrants with dignity? In today’s episode, I am joined by my brothers in Christ, Robert and Dr. James, where we delve into an inspiring and honest conversation about how we are called to treat others—especially immigrants—with dignity, compassion, and love. In today’s world, the way immigrants are treated often reveals something deeper about our values and our humanity. As… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14ad4fe4/podcast/play/118365139/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-13%2F421977422-44100-2-ed27d2f31e14c.mp3) ## [Why Judge Williams's words to this gay young man made me sob](https://swcole.substack.com/p/why-judge-williamss-words-to-this) _2026-04-10 · Your Trans Cousin · Your Trans Cousin_ "Conversion therapy" is abuse. But internalized stigma develops in other ways, too. ## [What does the evidence actually say about the "trans bathroom issue"?](https://swcole.substack.com/p/what-does-the-evidence-actually-say) _2026-03-18 · Your Trans Cousin · Your Trans Cousin_ Why does hypothetical discomfort outweigh actual harm? ## [Parents of LGBTQ+ Youth & "The Talk," But Inclusive](https://swcole.substack.com/p/parents-of-lgbtq-youth-and-the-talk) _2026-03-16 · Your Trans Cousin · Your Trans Cousin_ Not sure how to talk about health with your LGBTQ+ teen? These resources might help ## [Seven years on testosterone!](https://swcole.substack.com/p/seven-years-on-testosterone) _2026-03-13 · Your Trans Cousin · Your Trans Cousin_ Celebrating my "manniversaries" [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/190860710/3aa33f2b8a7b6d283ffb730174887d3d.mp3) ## [Tips & Scripts for Supporting Trans & Nonbinary Loved Ones](https://swcole.substack.com/p/tips-and-scripts-for-supporting-trans-3d2) _2026-03-11 · Your Trans Cousin · Your Trans Cousin_ Allyship is a Practice ## [Why Women Burn Out (And How We Rise Again)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encouragingthoughtswithtomi/episodes/Why-Women-Burn-Out-And-How-We-Rise-Again-e3fqdno) _2026-03-02 · Tomi The Encourager · Encouraging Thoughts with Tomi_ In this powerful Women’s History Month episode, Tomi the Encourager reflects on what it truly means for women to rise again. She dives into the reality of burnout, the quiet battles many women carry, and the courage it takes to choose yourself — especially after disappointment, exhaustion, or seasons of feeling stuck. With honesty and grace, Tomi reminds us that getting back up is not weakness —… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14ad4fe4/podcast/play/116257976/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-2%2F419107323-44100-2-aff8b935d4f88.mp3) ## "Keeping Shelley-Anne Bacsu's Memory Alive: A Close Friend Speaks Out and Sends a Message to Those Responsible” _2026-02-28 · Can I Help Find Your Missing Loved One?_ In this touching episode, I have a heartfelt conversation with Maxine Jewell, a close friend of Shelley-Anne Bacsu since they were just 13 years old. Maxine shares cherished memories of their time together and delivers a powerful message to those responsible for Shelley-Anne's disappearance. If you have any information about Shelley-Anne's whereabouts, please contact the Hinton RCMP, the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1004203/episodes/18766443-keeping-shelley-anne-bacsu-s-memory-alive-a-close-friend-speaks-out-and-sends-a-message-to-those-responsible.mp3) ## [277. Big Changes Ahead for Aging and Style Podcast](https://aging-in-style-lori-williams.captivate.fm/episode/277-big-changes-ahead-for-aging-and-style-podcast) _2026-02-27 · Aging in Style with Lori Williams_ Where have we been? Great question, let me tell you. After 276 episodes of Aging and Style , I made the decision to press pause. Yes, 276. When I say that number out loud, I am still amazed at the depth of conversations we’ve had about aging, caregiving, dementia, senior living, and the real-life experiences of incredible older adults and their families. But this isn’t goodbye. It’s not the end.… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4dd00d6f-d16d-4aea-bc70-661f2b0ada8b.mp3) ## Seasons and Their Impact on Grief _2026-02-09 · Hospice Quinte: Changing Lives Podcast_ Most people have a season they would call their favourite. Many like the summer time for the warmth and the outdoors, while some like the winter for staying cozy inside and the slower pace. But do the seasons have an impact on someone who is grieving the death of a loved one? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to look into the effect seasons have on the grieving process. Written by:… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/199898/episodes/18637503-seasons-and-their-impact-on-grief.mp3) ## [New Year, Intentional Me & You!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encouragingthoughtswithtomi/episodes/New-Year--Intentional-Me--You-e3egt0n) _2026-02-02 · Tomi The Encourager · Encouraging Thoughts with Tomi_ In this episode, we’re taking a moment to pause and reflect together as we step into a new year with more intention. I share parts of my own journey — the break, the lessons, and the growth — not as the focus, but as a starting point for a bigger conversation about who we’re becoming. We talk about what it means to be intentional with ourselves, to lean into community and support, and to keep… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14ad4fe4/podcast/play/114897367/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-2%2F417292654-44100-2-a25ca51a2f559.mp3) ## [276. Setting Your Word of the Year as a Caregiver](https://aging-in-style-lori-williams.captivate.fm/episode/276-setting-your-word-of-the-year-as-a-caregiver) _2026-01-02 · Aging in Style with Lori Williams_ As we usher in 2026, many of us find ourselves seeking a sense of renewal and determination, especially if we're caregiving for family members. With the new year come reflections on personal growth and the resolve to set a guiding principle—a word of the year—that encapsulates our aspirations. For caregivers, who balance a myriad of demands and commitments, selecting a word can be particularly… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8247d809-c165-4734-b12e-5f1f9c84534b.mp3)