This NotebookLM generated podcast examines the paper This document describes a model called the Built-Environment Hierarchy of Needs (BHON) that prioritizes infrastructure recovery after a disaster based on human needs. This model is based on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and provides a way to prioritize infrastructure projects to ensure the most basic needs are met first. The model was developed in response to the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquakes in New Zealand and aims to create a more comprehensive and people-centered approach to recovery. The document explores the model's strengths and limitations, including the need for cultural inclusivity and more robust frameworks for action planning. It also advocates for a shift in thinking from simply responding to disasters to proactively planning for sustainable and resilient infrastructure.

A Hierarchy of Needs for the Built Environment: Infrastructure Recovery in Postquake Canterbury

Explore food for thought about existential flexibility and its impact on maintaining a resilient mind.

Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen welcomes Shai Tubali PhD, an award-winning author and leading authority on mental flexibility and self-development.


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Existential Flexibility: Brain Food for a Resilient and Healthy Mind with Shai Tubali PhD

‘In Memory’ is a reflective and emotional podcast that focuses on the deeply personal experience of losing a loved one. It aims to create a compassionate space for listeners to process their loss through intimate storytelling, and at the same time giving advice on how to manage grief in healthy, constructive ways.

In Memory

Monica and Raymond talk about a childhood dream and what they imagined for themselves in the future.

Episode 28: The Dream you Had as a Child

Indulge in a moment of holistic well-being with the Regenerative Ritual, a 25-minute audio-guided experience crafted by the experts at Spa L'OCCITANE, with scientifically proven benefits. Inspired by the Provençal tradition of the siesta, this ritual combines scalp, hand, or foot massage techniques with breathing exercises to encourage deep relaxation and total release. Validated by the European Sleep Center, it enhances relaxation by 43% and reduces feelings of fatigue by 16%. With soothing sounds and gentle guidance, let yourself be carried away to a state of calm and regeneration.

Offrez-vous un moment de bien-être holistique avec le Rituel Régénérant, une expérience audio-guidée de 25 minutes conçue par les experts de Spa L'OCCITANE, aux bénéfices prouvés scientifiquement. Inspiré par la tradition provençale de la sieste, ce rituel associe des techniques de massage du cuir chevelu, des mains ou des pieds, et des exercices de respiration pour une relaxation profonde et un relâchement total. Validé par le European Sleep Center, il augmente la relaxation de 43 % et réduit la sensation de fatigue de 16 %. À travers des sons apaisants et une guidance douce, laissez-vous emporter vers un état de calme et de régénération.

Regenerative Ritual - Hands (English)

Rituel Régénérant - Pieds (Français)

Regenerative Ritual - Foot (English)

Rituel Régénérant - Mains (Français)

Sound Bath Gaia

Explore gender identity and sexuality development while delving into into the deep impact of allyship and acceptance.

*This episode explores human sexuality and is intended for mature listeners.

Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen welcomes Associate Research Scientist with the Kinsey Institute, Dr. Myeshia Price PhD to the podcast.

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Real World Well-Being: LGTBQ+ Sexuality, Gender Identity, and Development with Myeshia Price PhD

According to poll results from the American Psychological Association last November, 89 percent of adults in the United States were overwhelmed as the holidays approached by concerns such as not having enough money, missing loved ones and anticipating family conflict.

The goal of this episode of The UCI Podcast is to help you develop some strategies to manage the added stressors of this time of year – particularly when it comes to having challenging conversations with loved ones. Our guest today is Naomi Tabak, a licensed and board-certified clinical psychologist and director of UC Irvine’s Psychological Services Center. She’ll share tips to help listeners mitigate holiday stress and prioritize their well-being at a time of year when self-care is crucial.

Community members over 18 who are interested in learning more about the UC Irvine’s Psychological Services Center can check out its webpage at https://sites.uci.edu/psychologyclinic.

The center is NOT affiliated with UCI Health or the UCI Counseling Center. If you’re currently enrolled as a student at UC Irvine and are seeking campus counseling and clinical services, please visit the Counseling Center website at https://counseling.uci.edu.

“Soft Feeling,” the music for this episode, was provided by Cheel via the audio library in YouTube Studio.


UCI Podcast: Navigating stress related to the holiday season

A fascinating interview with biology teacher Pam Beer about living, working and bringing up a family abroad.  Hear about how her view of the world and her teaching practice has been changed by the experience.

Episode 29: Interview with Pam Beer

Year 8 Pastoral Manager Emma Palmer tells us about her life and journey before joining us and Heart of England School.  This podcast contains references to the death of close loved ones and mental health.

Episode 30: Interview with Pastoral Manager Emma Palmer

In this episode of College Gals' Guide, the gals take on the ultimate argument about how young adults should be spending their money in the present and future. Will you choose to sprinkle your dimes on a beach vacation, save up for the newest trendy shoes, or combine the two? The gals are here to help you formulate the best decision for you, as an individual.

Fetell Lee, Ingrid. “Where Joy Hides and How to Find It | Ingrid Fetell Lee.” YouTube, 11 June 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_u2WFTfbcg.

“Glee from Buying Objects Wanes, While Joy of Buying Experiences Keeps Growing.” Cornell Chronicle, news.cornell.edu/stories/2010/03/study-shows-experiences-are-better-possessions.

Things vs. Memories: How to Spend Your Money for Supreme Happiness

The notion of self-care—like its precursor, self-help—has emerged due to a spiritual vacuum in the contemporary world. The burgeoning mental health crisis that is prevalent today appears inseparable from the broader existential predicament facing humanity. Mainstream psychology and its therapies have not been able to address these challenges, in response to which we have seen the inevitable rise of self-care remedies. Across humanity’s diverse spiritual cultures, these have always been available, yet they were invariably grounded in a religious tradition and its sacred psychology. The more we are marginalized from such roots, the more self-care is required—our current obsession with which is the unacknowledged search for wholeness due to modern people having lost their sense of the sacred.

Why Self-Care Is Not Enough: The Nature of True Well-Being

An interview with our new Headteacher Gethyn Bennett talking about how he became a teacher with insights into his thoughts about getting out of your comfort zone, the power of silence and how failure is part of success.  

Episode 31: Interview with Headteacher Mr Bennett

Welcome to Barefoot with Spirit Podcast Show!

Kick off your shoes and join your host Leanne, The Barefoot Medium(R)for channelled information from Spirit/Universe/the Divine to inspire you to transform your experience, consciously manifest your desires and connect with your intuition and Spirit.

As you tune in take a few deep breaths into your heart space, step into this spiritual container, sacred space, for a deep, intimate and connected conversation with Leanne and her guest Christoffel Sneijders as they discuss "The 3 Brains: Relationships, Well-Being & Intuition".

About your Host
Leanne, The Barefoot Medium is an International Medium, Twin Flame, Transformational Coach & Intuitive Criminal Investigator who is blessed and honoured to act as the bridge between you and your loved one(s) who have passed over to Spirit and be able to pass on their messages of support, peace, forgiveness, joy and love. She is also passionate about bringing together her spiritual gifts with over 20 years of professional experience in senior management, training, mentoring and educating to support and empower people to transform their lives and manifest their dreams through her transformational coaching programs, courses and retreats.

Join The Barefoot Tribe: www.thebarefootmedium.com.au
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About Christoffel Sneijders 
Christoffel is a business coach, trainer and behavioural therapist, clinical hypnotherapist who helps people unlock their potential, inspiring, motivating, and challenging them to create the lives and outcomes they truly desire.  He is the proud author of two insightful books: "How Men & Women Fit: Finally Understand Your Partner with The 3 Brains Theory" and "Relationships: Which Brain Is Talking?" which shed light on the intricate workings of our three brains in personal and professional relationships, fostering greater understanding and harmony.  Christoffel is an expert in human behaviour and change and is deeply passionate about inspiring individuals to follow their dreams and objectives while fostering a greater sense of connection and purpose.

Website: www.3brainsintelligence.com

Barefoot with Spirit_The 3 Brains - Relationships, Well-Being and Intuition (Ep101)

English teacher Matt Bloxham talks about his journey from being a school pupil to becoming a teacher and his planned switch to teaching at a Primary school.  He speaks about his approach to teaching, the value of education and having "to be OK with being uncomfortable sometimes."

Episode 32: Interview with English teacher Mr Bloxham.  "If you want calm, you have to be calm."

A major shift in the UK’s work culture is underway—200 companies have now embraced the four-day workweek with no reduction in pay, positively impacting over 5,000 employees. This movement, led by the 4 Day Week Foundation, is gaining traction in industries such as marketing, charities, and technology, where flexibility and innovation are highly valued.

Advocates argue that the traditional five-day workweek is outdated, and mounting evidence supports the idea that a shorter week leads to improved work-life balance, well-being, and even productivity. The largest global study on the four-day workweek, conducted in the UK in 2022, confirmed these benefits. Out of the 61 companies that participated, 56 chose to continue the policy, and 18 made it a permanent change. Employees reported lower stress levels, reduced burnout, and fewer sick days, while businesses saw improved retention, lower hiring costs, and in some cases, enhanced efficiency.

However, not all industries have found the transition seamless. Sectors requiring constant coverage, such as call centers, have faced challenges in adapting to the new model. Yet, the enthusiasm among younger workers suggests that expectations around work are changing—many believe a four-day workweek could become the norm within the next five years.

Despite its success, the UK government has not formally endorsed the policy at a national level. While the Labour Party has expressed interest in the idea, wider political and economic backing is needed to implement such a shift across the country. Critics worry about potential economic impacts and productivity concerns, but with consistent positive results,changing minds may be a matter of time.

What's right: 4-day workweek UK?

Harvesting Happiness Talk Radio with Lisa Cypers Kamen brings to the airwaves a fresh talk radio approach promoting happiness, well-being and global human flourishing by presenting a diverse and proactive collection of the greatest thinkers and doers who have devoted their lives to creating a better world in which to live.


Discussions on various topics around well-being.  Separate meditations posted as well.

Samuel Bendeck Sotillos, PsyD, LMFT, LPCC, CCMHC, NCC, CPRP, CCTP, MHRS, is a practicing psychotherapist in California, who has worked for many years in the field of mental health and social services. His focus is on the intersection between psychology, culture, and spirituality. He is a member of the Task Force on Indigenous Psychology (Division 32 of the American Psychological Association), an advisor to the Institute of Traditional Psychology, on the scientific board of the Knowledge and Hope Foundation, and on the editorial board of a few journals. He has written four books and edited one. His most recent work is "The Quest For Who We Are: Modern Psychology and the Sacred" (2023). He has written over five dozen articles and one hundred book reviews in a wide range of journals.

Leanne, The Barefoot Medium® is an International Medium who is blessed to act as the bridge to connect you to your loved one(s) who have passed over so you can feel their presence and receive messages of support, joy and love. 
She is also a Twin Flame, who supports individuals and couples to step into conscious relationship and sacred union with self, partner and the Divine by providing guidance around love, relationships and intimacy to help people align with and embody the love they desire as well as embrace their Divine path.  Leanne brings together her spiritual gifts, cultural and spiritual practices of the mystic Kogi people with the wisdom and knowledge gathered as a result of various life experiences and over 20 years of personal, professional and spiritual expertise to fully support you in manifesting what you desire in life through her Transformational Coaching programs.

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About the University of California, Irvine: Founded in 1965, UCI is the youngest member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced three Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UCI has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. For more on UCI, visit www.uci.edu.

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