Best Tethered Minds Podcasts (2025)

In this Advent episode of Tethered Thoughts, we sit inside Luke 1:46–55 and listen to Mary’s song with fresh eyes. Instead of treating the Magnificat as a distant, poetic moment, we look at it as a real response from a young woman navigating uncertainty, responsibility, and overwhelming change. Her words reveal a pattern we often miss: God consiste…

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Ep 350: Sleep Struggles This Season? The Surprising Role of Tethered Oral Tissues 29:59

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In this episode, Hallie Bulkin discusses the complexities surrounding tethered oral tissues, specifically tongue ties, lip ties, and buckle ties. She emphasizes that not all ties require surgical release and that the decision should be based on functional impacts such as speech, feeding, and sleep. Hallie highlights the importance of thorough evalu…

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Street Farbrengen Episode 100 - Faith, Helplessness and the Quest for Control 50:40

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This week on Street Farbrengen, we start with an uncomfortable moment in shul. Someone tells me straight out: “My problem with Chabad is you think you have the emes – the truth of truths.” And I answered him, “You’re right. We do.” But under that answer is something much deeper: Chabad doesn’t live with a transactional relationship with Hashem. Fro…

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Mind Congruency and Leadership Design with Manny Fiteni 1:13:31

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As listeners would have heard previously, I attended a FinTech event which got me thinking about financial literacy and financial experiences. I’ve started to write some thoughts down related to that which I am posting on my Substack. You can find that at https://garycdavid.substack.com/. This post was about financial literacy as financial inclusio…

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Episode 296 - The Growth You Can’t See Is Still Working For You 9:32

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In this episode of Tethered Thoughts, we explore Mark 4:26–29 and take a closer look at Jesus’ picture of growth happening beneath the surface. Instead of overnight results or dramatic breakthroughs, He shows us a rhythm of progress that’s steady, quiet, and often unnoticed — but deeply effective. Together, we unpack why certain seasons feel slow, …

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Arc 3: Sitri Center – Episode 10: Center 21:28

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Center: Episode Summary Episode 10 takes listeners into the pretty pattern at the heart of the Sitri Center, where psychological boundaries dissolve. Two researchers discover they are not alone in this space, confronted by a presence that knows their deepest vulnerabilities. The episode explores themes of identity and the mechanisms of psychologica…

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Street Farbrengen Episode 99- Fighting “isms” is obsolete - the real war is honesty 36:48

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What do you do when the farbrengen glow wears off and it’s just you… and your phone? In this week’s Street Farbrengen, we start from a Yud Kislev fabrengen and ask a very uncomfortable question: Is there even such a thing as “inspiration” in our generation anymore — and if yes, where is it supposed to come from? We push back on the quiet assumption…

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Think Christianly About Advent: Part 1

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In this first episode of our Advent series, “Think Christianly About Advent,” Nate Wright, Dr. Joe Boot, and Dr. Michael Thiessen explore what it truly means to think Christianly about Christ as we enter the Christmas season. Starting from family and church traditions, they move into the deeper significance of the incarnation as the moment when the…

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Episode 295 - Confidence Needs Accountability to Stay Healthy 9:47

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In this episode of Tethered Thoughts, we walk through Matthew 26:33–35 and take an honest look at Peter’s confidence under pressure. His bold promise, his blind spots, and Jesus’ calm response show us something every leader needs: courage that’s grounded, not inflated. We explore why real confidence always invites accountability, how to recognise y…

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Episode 294 - You Don't Need Permission To Lead With What God Already Put In You 11:32

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In this episode of Tethered Thoughts, we sit with 1 Timothy 4:12–14 and unpack what it really looks like to stop shrinking back from the gifts God has placed in you. You’ll learn why your voice matters more than you think, how confidence grows when you keep showing up, and why credibility is built through the quiet habits people don’t see. This isn…

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1st Sunday of Advent - Tale of Two Paths 7:55

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t Pius X Catholic Student Center - Fr Derek Thome - Year A

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EP 349: Myofunctional Therapy Explained: Root Causes, Airway Health & Collaborative Care 1:05:31

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In this empowering episode, Hallie Bulkin sits down with Angela Richwine, RDH, BASc, QOM, COM®, to dive deep into the world of myofunctional therapy and collaboration in healthcare. Angela opens up about her personal journey into the field, the pivotal moments that shaped her practice, and how her passion for helping others led her to uncover the r…

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Arc 3: Sitri Center – Episode 9: Override 25:06

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Override: Episode Summary Tessa and Meg uncover a place designed to convert pleasure into data and consciousness into code. They can’t tell if it’s a factory, a temple, or both. Oona has already begun rewiring them for obedience, and the deeper system demands total surrender. The only way out is through – their own selves. Cast & Crew Written & Pro…

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National Medal of Honor Museum Experience 1:03:54

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For those listeners in the United States, a Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Thanks for being part of Experience by Design podcast and making putting on the show worthwhile and rewarding. And for those of you in Canada, Happy Belated Thanksgiving. And for those in other parts of the world, I hope you can take a moment to give thanks for whatever you …

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Episode 293 - Strength Doesn’t Show Up — You Build It 9:28

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In this episode of Tethered Thoughts, we explore 2 Peter 1:5–6 and the simple sequence Scripture gives us for real growth. These verses outline the kind of progress that actually lasts — growth that doesn’t rely on pressure or perfection, but on consistent qualities that strengthen you from the inside out. If you’ve been wanting to mature in your f…

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Street Farbrengen Episode 98: I forget to use my mind!” 43:13

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Ever walk out of a great shiur or powerful davening totally on fire… and by 11:30 AM you’re scrolling, annoyed at people, and can’t even remember what you decided that morning? That’s where this week’s Street Farbrengen starts. Reuven puts a raw question on the table with Zakaria: “How come I learn every morning that the mind is supposed to direct …

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Episode 292 - You’ve Been Here Long Enough - It’s Time to Move Forward 7:45

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In this episode of Tethered Thoughts, we explore Deuteronomy 2:2–3 and what it really means to stop circling the same mountains in life — emotionally, spiritually, financially, or even in our thinking. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a loop or sensed that something needs to change but didn’t know where to start, this conversation will feel like a gent…

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Think Christianly: Recovering the Christian Mind

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In this episode, Dr. Michael Thiessen, Dr. Joe Boot, and Pastor Nate Wright continue their discussion on Think Christianly, focusing on how the church can recover a truly Christian mind. They examine how secular philosophies, pop psychology, and emotionalism have shaped much of modern Christian thinking, leading to widespread syncretism and cultura…

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Christ the King Sunday - Kings and Rings 9:28

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Engaged Essentials- Fr Derek Thome - Year C

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Episode 291 - Your God-Given Responsibility Is Too Important to Drift Through 8:13

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Discover how distraction, avoidance, and drifting through responsibility can quietly derail purpose — and how staying attentive to what God entrusts strengthens leadership and long-term resilience. In this episode of Tethered Thoughts, explore 1 Samuel 3:10 and discover how slowing down helps you recognise God’s guidance with clarity you can trust.…

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EP 348: Tongue Ties, Sleep Apnea & More: The Patient-Centered Approach to Airway Dentistry 37:35

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In this engaging conversation, Hallie Bulkin and Kassi Klein explore the intricate world of airway dentistry, discussing Kassi's personal journey into the field, the importance of understanding craniofacial development, and the need for a patient-centered approach that focuses on the underlying reasons for patients' concerns. They emphasize the sig…

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Blue Collar Financial Experiences with Chad Hufford 1:06:10

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Yesterday I had the privilege of attending the Assistive Technology Conference of New England, put on by TechACCESS of Rhode Island. It was a great event that brought together professionals and companies that are trying to improve accessibility through technology for those with ranges of physical and intellectual challenges. Walking around, looking…

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Episode 290 - Correction That Comes From Love, Not Shame 8:45

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Discover how God’s loving correction realigns your thinking, sharpens your choices, and strengthens your leadership from the inside out.In this episode of Tethered Thoughts, we explore Revelation 3:19 and unpack how God’s correction is not criticism, but care. You’ll learn how loving conviction helps realign your thinking before drift becomes disru…

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Arc 3: Sitri Center – Episode 8: Artifact 24:00

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ARTIFACT: Episode Summary Meg Aerin and Tessa Finn are trapped in a neuroscience institute designed to break them – and it’s working. They recruit Oona Reyes, a prisoner with rare cognitive abilities, to infiltrate the institute’s deepest chambers. What begins as an escape plan spirals into a ritualistic exploration of ancient mythology woven into …

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Street Farbrengen Episode 97- “Chossid or a cheerleader with pom-poms?” 37:15

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This week on Street Farbrengen, Zacharya pushes back on something Reuven brought to the farbrengen that many may feel but rarely say out loud: Is the Rebbe the mission? We go straight for the jugular: What happens when the Rebbe — or “being Lubavitch” — quietly becomes the goal instead of the path? When wearing the right slogan, screaming the right…

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Episode 41: Tethered 2:45

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Send us a text These aren’t just stories. They’re anchors. Tethered is for the after the shift, the silence, the doubt. A quiet pull back to why you began. Not because it’s easy, but because it’s yours. Support the show Project ReNew These are not just stories. They are anchors. Written in the after, after the shift, after the silence, after the mo…

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Think Christianly: The Loss of the Christian Mind

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In this kickoff to our Think Christianly series, Nate Wright and Dr. Michael Thiessen introduce Joe’s new book, explain what it means to have an undivided Christian mind, and show how cultural assumptions, secular psychology, and unbiblical traditions have quietly reshaped the thinking of many Christians. They call listeners back to Scripture as th…

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Episode 289 - Fear Shrinks in the Presence of Truth 8:19

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Discover how shifting from worry to honest prayer opens the door to clarity, calm, and sound decision-making in everyday leadership and life. In this episode of Tethered Thoughts, we explore Philippians 4:6–7 and unpack how honest, unfiltered prayer turns worry into clarity and calm. Instead of trying to suppress or hide stress, you’ll learn a simp…

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Episode 288 - The Growth You Don’t Enjoy but Absolutely Need 9:09

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Discover how God uses necessary discomfort to develop resilience, wisdom, and emotional strength that sustain influence and long-term success. In this episode of Tethered Thoughts, we take a deeper look at Hebrews 12:10–11 and explore how God uses uncomfortable seasons to shape the kind of clarity, resilience, and inner strength that comfort alone …

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33rd Sunday in OT - Legends 7:48

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St Pius X Catholic Student Center - Fr Derek Thome - Year C

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Ep 347: Airway First: The Pediatric Dentist's Essential Role in Treating Tongue Ties and Growth Issues 47:04

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In this episode, Hallie Bulkin welcomes special guest Dr. Anita Gouri, a board-certified pediatric dentist, to dive deep into the critical, often-missed connection between pediatric dentistry and a child's overall airway health and development. Dr. Gouri shares her personal journey into airway and tissue-focused dentistry, motivated by her own daug…

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Authentic Digital Experiences with Victor Cho 1:02:06

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I am back from the FTT Fintech Festival, hosted by VC Innovations and taking place in London. I was hosting a panel on attracting the next generation of customers to mutuals, which are member-owned financial institutions offering different types of services and products. I was lucky enough to have a great group of panelists, and it was a great even…

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Episode 287 - When God Turns Confusion Into Clarity 10:00

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In this episode of Tethered Thoughts, we explore Psalm 18:28 and the quiet confidence that comes when God brings light to the places that once felt confusing or overwhelming. This verse isn’t abstract encouragement — it’s a practical invitation to walk with God one clear step at a time, even when the full path ahead isn't visible yet. Through Scrip…

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Street Farbrengen Episode 96 - J'accuse - Unspoken post-traumatic stress syndrome- Chabad Style 49:02

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As we approach our 100th episode, Zacharia and Reuven turn the mic inward — to the Chabad community itself. We began nearly a year ago, with a simple question: Has Chabad’s leadership been living with unspoken post-traumatic stress since Gimmel Tammuz? Now, a powerful anonymous letter has surfaced - in response to the recent suicide of a young man …

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Episode 40: SPACE 3:19

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Send us a text Silence doesn’t mean something’s wrong. It means something’s real. Space is what happens when you stop absorbing everyone else’s noise. It’s not coldness it’s care. The quiet, the distance, the slower replies they’re boundaries, not failures. This is the moment you remember your edges and protect what’s left. This is Space. Support t…

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Remembrance Day and the West’s Moral Drift

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A Remembrance Day conversation with Nate Wright, Dr. Michael Thiessen, and Dr. Joe Boot: why Christians have a duty to remember the fallen, what Scripture says about sacrifice and just war, and how a viral clip from 100-year-old veteran Alec Pennstone exposes the West’s moral drift. The guys contrast historic courage with today’s atonement-free gui…

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Episode 286 - The Right Words at the Right Time Change Everything 8:42

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In this episode of Tethered Thoughts, we dive into Proverbs 15:23 and explore how timely, thoughtful words carry the power to shift moments, soften tension, and strengthen the people around us. You’ll discover why the right word at the right time isn’t accidental - it’s a skill, a posture, and a form of everyday leadership. Through relatable, real-…

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Episode 285 - Slowing Down Enough to Hear What God Already Whispered 9:24

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In this episode of Tethered Thoughts, we explore 1 Samuel 3:10 and what it truly means to recognise God’s voice in a world overflowing with noise, pressure, and constant input. Together, we unpack how clarity often comes not through striving, but through slowing down enough to listen — really listen. You’ll discover how tuning your ear to God resha…

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Dedication of the Lateran Basilica - Colosseum 9:24

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St Pius X Catholic Student Center - Fr Derek Thome

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Ep 346: Candy, Cocktails, & Collapsed Airways: Why Holiday Habits Impact Your Sleep and Breathing 19:19

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In this episode, Hallie Bulkin dives into a topic we all need to hear as we navigate Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the rest of the holiday season: how our festive food and drink habits directly impact our sleep and breathing. It's about more than just your waistline, what you eat and drink this time of year directly affects your airway health and da…

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Changing Healthcare Experiences with Kate Katz 1:14:25

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It is that time of year again when employees have to make a selection of their benefits package, which includes your healthcare plan. I just got the announcement from HR that the enrollment period is now for that uniquely American thing that we call “employer-based healthcare.” It is fascinating that a healthcare program that is unlike any other de…

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Episode 284 - God Speaks in Unlikely Seasons 8:49

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In this episode of Tethered Thoughts, we explore Luke 3:2–7 and discover why God often speaks clearest in quiet, stripped-down seasons. Through Scripture, leadership insight, and the modern journey of Nona Jones, we unpack how wilderness moments sharpen discernment, strengthen character, and prepare you for impact. Learn how to navigate seasons tha…

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Street Farbrengen Episode 95 - “Open the door and Windows" 44:44

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Opening the Windows and Doors This Week’s Street Farbrengen When Chassidus stays in the head, it turns into philosophy. The mind is dazzled, but the heart and soul remain hungry. Prayer, seen through the lens of dirah betachtonim—making a dwelling place for G-d—means inviting Him into the tachtonim: the world of distraction, anxiety, and daily pres…

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Episode 283 - When Small Beginning Carry Big Purpose 8:21

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In this episode of Tethered Thoughts, we explore Zechariah 4:10 and 4:7, where God reframes how we see slow progress, hidden seasons, and the work that feels too small to matter. When the people of Jerusalem grew discouraged by the slow rebuilding of the temple, God reminded them that He notices every early step — and He levels the mountains they c…

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Hospitality and the Preservation of Nationhood

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Michael Thiessen, Joe Boot, and Nate Wright unpack how Christians can practice genuine hospitality to immigrants without losing the cultural and legal unity of a nation. Drawing on Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Psalm 2, they argue for care for the sojourner, one law for native and foreigner, and real integration through shared public life—pus…

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All Souls Day - In Sight and In Mind 8:01

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St Pius X Catholic Student Center- Fr Derek Thome

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Episode 282 - The Courage to Confront with Clarity and Grace 7:53

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In this episode of Tethered Thoughts, we dive into Jesus’ instruction in Matthew 18:15 and uncover why direct, private conversations are one of the most powerful tools for healthy leadership and spiritual maturity. In a world that often handles conflict through avoidance, venting, or public confrontation, Jesus offers a wiser, more dignifying way: …

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Arc 3: Sitri Center – Episode 7: Tether 24:38

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Episode Summary In “Tether”, the boundaries between discipline, devotion, and discovery blur beyond recognition inside the Sitri Institute. What begins as a study of synchronized dreaming becomes an experiment in control. Meg and Tessa are drawn into the same patterns they once observed, repeating phrases that echo through the walls like incantatio…

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Ep: 345: The Hidden Link Between Pediatric Feeding Struggles & Craniosacral Therapy 41:45

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In this episode, Hallie Bulkin interviews Meaghan Beames, a craniosacral therapist, discussing the profound impact of craniosacral therapy on infant feeding and development. They explore Meaghan's journey into this field, the connection between craniosacral therapy and oral development, and the importance of addressing tension patterns in infants. …