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In this episode of The Black Men Think Podcast, we dive into the weight of expectations—how they shape our lives and how we navigate them as Black men. From family pressure to career ambitions, we unpack the balance between staying true to ourselves and meeting external demands. The crew shares personal experiences, lessons learned, and strategies for setting boundaries while chasing personal goals.

Plus, in our Ask A Black Man segment, we tackle a listener's question: How do you navigate family pressure when making big life decisions?

Don’t forget to join the discussion and leave a voicemail for our #AskABlackMan segment!

Episode 126: The Weight of Expectations

The Business of Sound Healing: Authenticity, Growth & Community
Susy Markoe Schieffelin & Stephanie Weber on Building a Soul-Aligned Practice, hosted by Natalie Brown

Susy Markoe Schieffelin of The Copper Vessel is a Los Angeles-based sound healer, spiritual teacher, entrepreneur, wife, mother, and inspirational speaker who has led sound baths and trainings viewed or attended by millions of people all over the world. Susy has brought healing to employees at companies such as Google, Meta, and Salesforce, has played crystal bowls with notable artists including LeAnn Rimes and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and has been featured in publications such as WSJ, VOGUE, USA TODAY, and Los Angeles Times. Susy is known for her light-filled presence and ability to guide people towards radiant and empowered lives characterized by self-love, serenity, sobriety, abundance, and joy. She is the founder of The Sound Healer's Academy, an innovative Crystal Alchemy Sound Healing and Spiritual Business Mentorship training, serves as a self-love advocate for brands, has created custom product lines, and offers deeply restorative crystal alchemy sound bath ceremonies and healing rituals both in person and online. Learn more and follow Susy on Instagram @thecoppervessel
http://www.thecoppervessel.com
http://www.thesoundhealersacademy.com

Stephanie Weber is a Sound Healer, Mindful Meditation Facilitator, Holistic Coach, and the Lead Mentor and Program Director for The Sound Healer's Academy. She empowers her clients to live mindfully, reduce stress, and embrace a slower, more intentional way of being! Stephanie has led sound bath and meditation classes for employees at renowned companies like Salesforce, McDonald's, Bank of America, and TikTok. Her approach combines the healing power of sound vibrations with mindfulness techniques to create unique and deeply transformative experiences. Join her community on Instagram at @HeyStephanieWeber or visit her website at http://www.StephanieWeber.co to learn more about her offerings, listen to her podcast, access free resources, and more!

Composer, educator, sound healing practitioner and multi-instrumentalist, Natalie Brown, has travelled the world performing, recording and teaching music. She was trained classically, starting violin at age 4 and taught high school orchestra for 14 years.
She is the founder and operator of Sounds Heal Studio, providing one-on-one and group sound healing sessions and workshops as well as practitioner training through the International Sound Healing Academy.
She completed Nada Yoga (Yoga of Sound) teacher training in Rishikesh, India. She also has training and certifications in Reiki, craniosacral therapy, Qigong, acupressure, Celtic Shamanism and is an Advanced Level Certified Bio-Well Practitioner. Natalie's podcast, Sounds Heal Podcast, explores using sound for health and wellness with interviews of top innovators & practitioners in the field. It has been recognized as the #1 music therapy/sound therapy podcast across all major podcast platforms.
Natalie’s goal is to share the benefits of sound healing and help others use sound for self-care, personal growth and to heal.
Instagram @nataliebrownsoundsheal
http://www.soundshealstudio.com
http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio
http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio
https://www.academyofsoundhealing.com/
Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA  

Previous episode with Susy Markoe Schieffelin, December 2022: https://youtu.be/sMJJRa7yGKY

This episode is sponsored by The Om Shoppe & Spa http://www.theomshoppe.com



The Business of Sound Healing: Authenticity, Growth & Community

Part of the sandwich generation, Deneen Day's journey as a caregiver began in the 1990's when she became the guardian and caregiver of her grandmother who was diagnosed with dementia. Her second "tour of duty" began in 2007 when her mother began to show signs of the disease. She became an advocate primarily to help her son navigate the journey with his grandmother and to help others understand the impact of the disease on families and their caregiving in children.
She facilitates two groups offering caregiving support - one for active caregivers and the other regarding Life after Loss for caregivers. She reminds caregivers that memories matter as their loved ones approach the sunset of life.

Deneen Day: Wisdom For The Caregiver

This episode touches upon self development and discovering ourselves by taking the time to listen to our emotions and bodies.

Episode 6: Self Development

Ever feel like therapists speak a different language? You're not alone! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of therapy buzzwords, demystifying terms like "attachment styles," "narcissist," "gaslighting," and "boundary setting." Join us as we break down these common phrases, explore their practical applications, and discuss why they've become so prevalent in the mental health conversation. Whether you're a therapy veteran or just curious about the lingo, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to better understand your own mental health journey and navigate the world of therapy with confidence. We'll also discuss the potential pitfalls of overusing these terms and how to ensure they're being applied meaningfully. Tune in to cut through the jargon and get to the heart of what these buzzwords really mean!

Ep. 89 Buzzwords: Decoding the Couch

💖 Ready to attract more love into your life? In this video, I’m sharing 20 powerful affirmations designed to help you manifest love, heal your heart, and welcome positive, supportive relationships. Whether you’re looking for self-love, romantic love, or deeper connections, these affirmations are simple, positive, and easy to repeat during meditation, journaling, or throughout your day

Affirmations to Attract Love

Using our values to make a difference in the workplace

Celebrating World Values Day
 
When we are happy, we feel energized and motivated to give and be our best. How can we create a workplace culture where work becomes a pleasure rather than a drudge and we put an end to the 'Monday morning blues'?
 
 
Speakers:

Rekha Kohli is Executive Leader within Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust of 10 schools which serve some of the most deprived areas of the West Midlands. She is a very dynamic and positive person who has helped to create a culture of respect and happiness in the schools for which she is responsible. In July 2024 she was awarded the Pearson’s Bronze National Head Teacher of the Year award  reflecting her journey and achievements within the Education Sector.
 
Danny Maher arrived in London in 1975 and since then has worked in the mental health/social care arena. Danny is currently the CEO of Ashford Place charity in Cricklewood having started in 1996. He is also a member of the Brent Multifaith Forum. Danny is a very caring and committed person who is able to bring out the best in others and create an environment in which workers, volunteers and service users feel respected, appreciated and happy.
 
The conversation is facilitated by Charles Fowler FRSA, member of the Steering Group of the UK Values Alliance and Chair of Human Values Foundation

Creating Happiness at Work - World Values Day - Thursday 17th October 2024

Best with headphones or earbuds! Enjoy this meditation if you are unstable, ungrounded, anxious or simply just want to relax. This meditation helps you to ground yourself deep into the core of Mother Gaia, connect into her heartbeat, and allow her energy to flow through you and support you at this time.

Grounding With Mother Earth Meditation

Spring break is here! Or maybe it went. Orr it's just around the corner. What are you doing during this reprieve? Hear from our community how we're intending to breathe and recharge from the long quarter.

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110: Finding Self Care During Spring Break - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

Need a quick energy boost and a deeper connection to your intuition? This guided meditation is designed to help you feel supported, confident, and aligned with your true self. In just a few minutes, you’ll:
✨ Raise your vibration and energy levels
✨ Connect to your inner wisdom and intuition
✨ Feel grounded, loved, and supported
✨ Speak your truth with confidence
✨ Tap into universal knowledge and clarity

Perfect for starting your day, overcoming stress, or recharging during a busy afternoon. Whether you’re new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this practice will leave you feeling uplifted and empowered.

Boost Energy & Intuition: Guided Meditation for Clarity, Confidence, and Connection

Tina is a Mindset & Deep-Level Self-Care Coach, meditation & Breathwork specialist who helps driven women reduce stress, overwhelm, & burnout by using her 3-Part Reset & Thrive Method, resetting the mind, body, and soul inside of her signature Soul Aligned Self Care Intensive. She is also host of the Soul Aligned Self Care Podcast where she hopes to create a community of support for all who need deep-level self-care & healing in their lives.

OCSMINDS is a student-led podcast where we discuss mental health.


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Sounds Heal Podcast with Natalie Brown.
Discussions about the fields of sound healing and sound therapy. 
Using sound and music for health and wellness.
http://www.soundshealstudio.com
http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio
http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal/
http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio

Led by Crystal Pridmore and Jonathan Seligman, conversations between elementary music teachers who explore the joys and struggles of teaching music in public schools.

The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (UK), a registered charity since 1975, opens its doors every day of the year to students from all walks of life, cultures and backgrounds to study Raja Yoga meditation. Students find that meditating in this way daily brings a lot of peace and positivity to their lives.

We also join together with many national and local organisations and diverse communities, helping to enhance the wellbeing of people in different spheres of society.

We work across the UK in more than 40 locations and are part of a network of organisations offering activities in over 110 countries. Our spiritual headquarters is in Mount Abu, in the Aravali mountain range, Rajasthan, India.

Brahma Kumaris, UK was established as a Registered Charity in 1975 and charges no fees for any of its activities, being funded by voluntary contributions.

Registered Charity No: England & Wales (269971) and Scotland (SC040512).

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Dallas Fly meets Baltimore Slick. Shae and Pablo come to you each week with the raw truth that only two friends can bring. It can go anywhere from dirty little secrets to Pablo trying to find Shae a man. They answer questions from the listeners and once a month there is a Tequila episode where they have drinks and get deep. They are strong, smooth, and go down easy, just like Tequila and Champagne.

New tracks tagged #self care