We're a fast growing, urban contemporary, trans-cultural, non-denomational church located in Newark, NJ. We understand that everyone cannot make it to church on Sundays, so we have created this podcast for easy access to the Word of God shared at The Rock Place. New messages will be posted weekly. We pray you are blessed as you listen. Don’t forget to subscribe, like and share!
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Chris and Paul discuss the Christian Rock genre and the bands and albums that go with it, as well as just about anything else.
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The way radio should be.
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Rock in a Hard Place with James and Jon Micah of Kutless. This is a behind-the-scenes look at their lives, challenges, struggles, and stories from over 20 years of touring together in a band. Balancing lighthearted and hilarious stories from the road, vulnerable and personal stories from their lives, and conversations about their challenges within Christian culture, this podcast is sure to both challenge and entertain.
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This podcast is my journey out loud. You will experience my joys, my pains, my ups, and downs as I talk about everyday life, relationships, and faith. I love God and I don’t want to leave this earth without fulfilling my destiny and purpose. Buckle up if you want to ride along!
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Welcome to A Rock and A Hard Place, a podcast brought to you by Mineral Choices. In each episode, Dr Saleem Ali and Thomas Hale speak to experts about the integral but too often hidden role of minerals in our modern world. From complex communications infrastructure to next-generation clean energy solutions, minerals are the key to unlocking a brighter and sustainable future. However, supplying enough minerals to meet the world’s ever-increasing demand is a significant challenge. Stuck with a ...
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Opportunities and Obstacles for Deep-Sea Mining
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Join me for part two of my conversation with Erika Ilves, Head of Strategy & Business Development at The Metals Company as we discuss some of the opportunities of deep-sea mining and the real challenges and obstacles still being dealt with politically, socially, and economically in the field. Erika also provides some insights on how we can begin to…
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The Fundamentals of Deep-Sea Mining
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Join me on this exciting episode as I speak with Erika Ilves, Head of Strategy & Business Development at The Metals Company, about the fundamentals behind deep-sea mining. We start out discussion off by learning about what deep-sea mining is and the diversity of mineral resources in the ocean. Erika informs viewers on the different types of metal r…
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Challenges in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
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Join us for part 2 with Hugh Brown as we identify some of the common challenges in ASM he has observed throughout his travels. We also learn more about how his photography attempts to bring humanity to these important issues, rather than dismissing the reality of millions who depend on the sector to survive. Hugh also provides some commentary on th…
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“suckers for hope.” - An Interview with Tommy Green from Holy Name
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In this episode of Rock in a Hard Place, we are joined by singer Tommy Green from the band Holy Name. Tommy talks with Jon Micah and James about years of touring with his previous band, legendary Christian metal band Sleeping Giant, and the genesis of his new musical project, Holy Name. From a few songs recorded during the pandemic, then being appr…
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“One band, one sound”
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In this episode I discuss my thoughts on what this phrase meant to me and the actual meaning of it and the parallel of scripture that God have to me in Genesis 11:1-9. And as always, encouraging my listeners to embrace their “sound”.
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The Power of Photography and Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
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Join us this week as we have Hugh Brown on the podcast, a best selling documentary photographer passionate about telling stories about the artisanal and small-scale mining sector. In this episode, we talk about the power of photography in telling stories about the people involved in this sector and how it is often the case that the images we see in…
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“hashtag sharkfacts.” - an interview with Dave Luetkenhoelter
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James and Jon Micah welcome Dave Luetkenhoelter, former bass player of Kutless, to the show! On this episode of Rock In a Hard Place, we catch up with our good friend, and hear about his life with his family down in Texas! Dave tells us about his work in student ministry, and encouraging students to have healthy spiritual disciplines in their life.…
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“Kutless: Unshaken” - The Hearts of the Innocent Era
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On this episode of Rock in a Hard Place, James and Jon Micah talk about AI and try to figure out if it’s going to take over the world! From how it’s affecting students in schools, to the impact AI is having on art and music. Chat GPT writes an action movie plot about the band fighting off an international group of terrorists, called ‘Kutless: Unsha…
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Mineral Education Organizations and Best Practices in Geo-Communication
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Join us for another episode with Courtney Onstad, a PhD candidate at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada. In this episode we discus some of the best practices and methodologies that should be implemented in the geoscience communication space. Courtney also emphasizes the critical importance of early education and making good impressions wi…
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Geoscience Communication & Mineral Literacy
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On this episode, I am joined by Courtney Onstad, a PhD candidate at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada, studying geoscience communication. Her research focuses on how science communication theory can inform geoscience communication practice, particularly in informal educational settings. Courtney first defines the concept of geoscience co…
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“Freestyling is the ultimate improv” - An Interview with KJ52
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On this episode of Rock in a Hard Place, James and Jon Micah welcome a dear friend, legendary rapper Jonah Sorrentino, also known as KJ-52! The Guinness World Record holder and winner of the “first” Dove Award by a Tooth & Nail Records artist (followed by Jeremy Camp about 15 minutes later) talks about his career, the comparisons to Eminem and his …
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Gendered Impacts in Mining & Challenges for Women in ASM/LSM with Dr. Lynda Lawson
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Join us for another conversation with Dr. Lynda Lawson, Senior Fellow at Queensland University’s Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI). In this episode, Dr. Lawson highlights the roles of women in ASM and the gendered impacts in both the LSM/ASM sectors. The role women play in mining across many of Dr. Lawson’s field locations are incredibly importa…
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Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) and Formalization with Dr. Lynda Lawson
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Join us for a timely discussion about the artisanal and small-scale mining sector with Dr. Lynda Lawson, Senior Fellow at Queensland University’s Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI). In this episode we provide a clear definition and description of artisanal mining, small-scale mining, and large-scale mining and the various environmental, social, a…
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“We had like 20 Rambos surrounding us.” - Adventures in Ukraine
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On this episode of Rock in a Hard Place, James and Jon Micah share fond memories and funny stories from their travels throughout Ukraine in 2015-2016. The guys from Kutless discovered a nation full of beautiful and amazing people that were passionate about their country, hopeful that the Church would continue to grow, and excited to go to a rock co…
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Mineral Security Education and Energy Communication with Anna Broughel
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Join us for the second episode with Dr. Anna Broughel as we discuss the importance of not only educating future mining engineers but also international affairs students and political scientists about the mineral challenges facing society. We explore why it is essential that educational institutions in Washington D.C. teach about the mineral securit…
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Energy Leadership & The Nexus of Energy Policy and Material Demands with Anna Broughel
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Join myself and Dr. Anna Broughel, Director of Energy Leadership at Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI), VP of Communications at the U.S. Association of Energy Economics, and adjunct lecturer in energy economics at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University as we discuss the importance of energy leadership …
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“I almost quit our band.” - Rock or Worship band?
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Reflecting on the recording of their seminal album ‘Strong Tower’, Jon Micah and James dive deeper into issues within the band. Young men dealing with inter-relational conflict, competitiveness, ego, and the struggling with a deep-seated longing for affirmation and validation. On this episode of Rock in a Hard Place listeners will hear about frigid…
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Mineral Geopolitics & Quantifying Global Critical Mineral Supply with Simon Jowitt
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In episode two of my conversation with Simon Jowitt, we explore the ongoing geopolitical challenges facing the extractive sector. Whether it is global pandemics, competition with China, human rights challenges, or political insecurity in key mining regions, supply chains are facing increased political attention. It is becoming increasingly difficul…
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Economic Geology with Simon Jowitt
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Join us for season four of A Rock & A Hard Place! In this first episode, I sit down with Dr. Simon Jowitt, associate professor of economic geology at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. We look at the field of economic geology, or the scientific discipline concerned with the distribution of mineral deposits, the economic considerations involved in …
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Interview with Nate Parrish from Kutless - “I am doctor"
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On this episode of Rock in a Hard Place we welcome a very special guest (from our band), Nate Parrish! The other half of the “Guitar Department” joins us from his home in sunny California to talk about his life, his solo music, his experiences with Church, and losing his father to Cancer. Nate talks about learning guitar at 18 years old, learning h…
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January 2004 - "this is gonna be gnarly"
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Hanging at the mall, shopping on Amazon. American flags: Designed in the USA, Made in China. Impostor moms trying to come backstage. Getting certified for Ski Patrol. The challenges of following your calling. Finishing our second album, Sea of Faces. Going on tour with Audio Adrenaline and Mercy Me. Playing with RC cars on tour. Epic prank night sh…
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Interview with rap legend Derek Minor - "Miracle Whip is nothing but chemicals"
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Welcome our friend, the super-talented Derek Minor. On this episode the guys play a new round of Best and Worst with Derek. James blows Derek’s mind with the life-hack of Sriracha on pizza and Derek prefers Miracle Whip over mayonnaise even though it’s made in a lab. Derek talks about the early years of his rap career, selling CDs out of his trunk …
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Special New Years Episode - "do you know anyone that actually wants fruitcake?"
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Best and Worst, Holiday edition and the top 25 worst Christmas traditions according to the internet. This abbreviated episode steps away from our normal in-depth discussions and storytelling and quickly recaps 2022 and discusses what to expect in 2023. Send us thoughts and questions at: podcast@kutless.com www.kutless.com…
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Drake Flewed Her Out She Said
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Today’s episode reflects on the trending topic this week of a young lady who alleges that Drake flew her out and things went left when she tried to record him.
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Jon Micah’s Story - “Top Gun, but with birds”
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Synesthesia. Ferrari red. Hashtag pickle facts on National Pickle Day. Pandemic hobbies. Updated turkey facts. Bald eagles. Clinical therapy. Empty robots. On this episode of ‘Rock in a Hard Place,’ Jon Micah shares about his childhood and why he always wears a hat. Listeners will hear Jon Micah share about his upbringing, wrestling with the "inter…
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I wanted to start this Tuesday with a prayer of encouragement to remind us to encourage ourselves even when we don’t want or feel like doing it. No matter how big or small the storm is, God has not forgotten us. And even if we lose everything, God will give it all back with interest.
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Ruth Did What to Boaz???
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In this episode I discuss if Ruth did more than lay at Boaz feet. I also discuss the need to stop romanticizing Ruth and Boaz and pushing women to find their Boaz because it doesn’t end well.
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Our first Dove Awards - “the waddle of shame”
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Hard questions. Wendy’s. Arby’s. McDonald’s. Geico. “Tongue distance.” Pooping your pants story. First Dove Awards. More dog interruptions. Meeting Peter Furler. Meeting Katy Perry. Festival Con Agua. Fighting the urge to dance. Speeding buses. Real discipleship. Shoot us an email at: podcast@kutless.com www.kutless.com…
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Interview with Alaskan bush pilot Glen Alsworth - “you can’t call Roto Rooter”
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We hope you enjoy this very remote “remote episode,” talking to our good friend Glen Alsworth Jr., from Port Alsworth Alaska. On this episode we talk about four generations of Alaskan bush pilots. The history of Port Alsworth from the 1940s to today. Sharp-shooter Grandmas. Life in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve and Katmai National Park. Bas…
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James’ Childhood Story - “no Batman Eyes on stage”
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Road games and pranks. Batman Eyes. Suitcase wars. Four-story escalators. On this episode of ‘Rock in a Hard Place,’ James shares his childhood story of growing up in Ridgefield Connecticut and the pain of being abused as a child. Listeners will hear a personal, intimate discussion about his life, growing up without his father, moving across the co…
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The Role of Aggregates in Society with Libby Pritchard
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Join us on this episode as we speak to Libby Pritchard, the Occupational Health, Safety and Sustainability Director for the National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association (NSSGA). In this episode we will discuss the role of aggregates (stone, sand, and gravel) in society and how they will literally "pave" the way for the infrastructure necessary to f…
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First Tour - "hashtag turkey facts"
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In this episode, we reflect on our first Kutless tour (with OC Supertones/Pax217/Slick Shoes). We get real about the early years of our marriages and share stories of stolen laundry, inflatable furniture, and terrible temp jobs. Also... hundred-dollar toasters, mausoleums, and powered by avocados. www.kutless.com Email at: podcast@kutless.com Visit…
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NIMBY Challenges, Ukraine's Supply Chains, and Material Independence with Corby Anderson, Part 2
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Join us for part two with Corby Anderson as we discuss the challenges of NIMBY, or "Not In My Backyard," which threatens the successful development of mines and facilities to help reduce foreign influence in material supply chains. Corby also talks about his past work in Ukraine and how disruption to critical supply chains in the region have brough…
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Generational Workforce Gaps in Mining and the Timeline Problem of Critical Mineral Development, Corby Anderson Part One
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Corby Anderson, director of both the Kroll Institute for Extractive Metallurgy and the Center for Resource Recovery and Recycling at the Colorado School of Mines, joins us once again to discuss some of the generational workforce gaps in the mining sector and the "timeline problem" of domestic critical mineral development. For over 30 years, the US …
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Geoscience Communication and the Geopolitics of Mineral Supply Chains, Part 2 with Adam Simon
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In Part 2 with Adam Simon we discuss several components of effective geoscience communication and some of the current research projects Adam is involved with at the University of Michigan. We also discuss some of the current issues around the perception of mining, permitting timelines, and general NIMBY challenges which could impact the successful …
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Labor shortages and teaching about the history of mining featuring Dr. Adam Simon, Part 1
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Join us for season 3 of A Rock & A Hard Place! Dr. Adam Simon joins Thomas Hale to speak about the current challenges of labor shortages in the mining sector and the importance of educating new generations about the essential role mining plays in society. Dr. Adam also speaks about one of his personal passions, the history of mining and how it shap…
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The Beginning - "rub a banana on it"
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Ironman races, almost dying, what happened in 2002, how the tragedy of 9-11 impacted our journey, and the beginning of Kutless.
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Welcome to the first episode of Rock in a Hard Place with James and Jon Micah of Kutless. This is a behind-the-scenes look at their lives, challenges, struggles, and stories from over 20 years of touring together in a band. Balancing lighthearted and hilarious stories from the road and very real vulnerable stories from their lives, this podcast wil…
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Today I discuss a post that I read where a young man basically says that he can’t wife a woman who isn’t doing wife duties or he at least claims that women should be doing wife duties before being wifed up (not verbatim). So let’s define what this thing we call “wife duties” really is.
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Today’s episode I discuss my thoughts on life being a scam. I also talk about all of the things that are going on around us and the different challenges that we face to provide the lives that we want for ourselves and our families.
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In this episode I discuss the mental space that I have been feeling since my last episode. I talk about the kids going back to school. I also talk about the stress that I have been feeling at work and wanting to “quietly quit”. I also say a prayer for our children and teachers for this school year. And as always, I encourage those of you that have …
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Today’s episode details what has been going on in my journey for the past two weeks. It was a very low point for me and I wanted to stay in it. Fortunate for me, I have people in my life that keep me grounded and encouraged and wouldn’t let me linger there long.
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Seeking God Diligently
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Tonight’s episode discusses what it means to seek God and our approach.
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When The Family Feuds No One Wins (4 parts)
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In tonight’s episode I discuss the importance of not using children as bargaining pieces and being a better person for yourself.
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Parent Life: The Struggle Pt 1
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Today’s episode is a transparent observation of the dynamics between me and my oldest daughter as well as my inspection of my own parenting skills. Parents raising teenagers, are you okay?
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In tonight’s episode, I give a little story time regarding an individual whose defense could not respect my boundary. Have you ever experienced this?
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To Tithe or Not To Tithe
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Discussing the recent teaching of Creflo Dollar on the subject of tithing. You can check out the sermon in its entirety on YouTube: The Great Misunderstanding Pt 2. I am not here to tell you what you should do, I just wanted to speak on what I took away from the message.
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Self-Care: Show Up for You
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Tonight’s encouraging episode is dealing with taking the time to create space for self care and also encouraging those who rarely take the time to care for themselves because they are busy taking care of others.
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Today I discuss my process of bringing myself back to a happy or accomplished state of mind after I have been in a funk or downward mental space.
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Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back.
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Allow me to reintroduce my podcast! I am committing myself to being intentional with coming back to the podcast world and I am sharing why my hiatus was so long! My goal is to walk in my purpose and be impactful on this earth. Using my words on paper and on this platform will help me accomplish that!…
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