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Do you live every day feeling countless waves of other people's emotions crashing into you? Do you often feel overwhelmed and need to escape from social situations? We see empathy as a positive, beneficial thing. But what happens when compassion stops being a choice? For some of us, the ability to empathize with others is so strong that it can be overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally draining. While sensitivity usually strengthens interpersonal bonds, extreme sensitivity can become a barrier, rather than a pathway to the connection.

Carina Dymek works for the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Until she accidentally exposes secret plans for a European Spy Agency. Suspended, investigated, on the radar of the Security Service, she is fighting to clear her name. But now MI6 are watching. And their plans for her are just...

The podcast for newlyweds, married couples, singles who want to be married and everyone in between! "Love Them Norman's" is a relationship podcast that is twenty years in the making, hosted by Derrick & Kendi Norman (happily married and in love for 15 years, together for 22 years!) This is NOT your regular podcast. It will be real & raw, we will discuss the beauty, grandeur, and the ugly truth... EVERYTHING from how to create a lasting marriage, 'sex', arguments, to packing the kids lunches, and planning vacations; NOTHING is off the table! NOT YOUR TEXTBOOK RELATIONSHIP OR PODCAST

Welcome to The Burnout is Real! Join us while we try to figure our sh*t out in our late 20’s. We are “supposed to” manage our stressful jobs, a social life and somehow maintain relationships. But how?! We will be meeting and interviewing professionals to help us (and you!) work on your mental health as well as collaborating with amazing people and our friends for advice, stories and fun. Oh, and we hope you like reality TV!

I tredje del af Bounty-trilogien følger vi mytteristernes skæbne på Pitcairn-øen, hvor ni af mytteristerne, anført af Fletcher Christian, slog sig ned i 1790 sammen med seks indfødte mænd og tolv kvinder fra Tahiti. I 1808 blev deres skjulested opdaget og bekendtgjort for verden af kaptajn Mayhew Folger fra det amerikanske sælfangerskib Topaz.

"I Mailed Myself to the Moon and Forgot to Send Snacks" is a hilarious and imaginative adventure about a boy who decides to mail himself to the moon—only to realize mid-journey that he forgot the most important thing: snacks! As he bounces through space in his makeshift rocket box, hunger strikes, and he must rely on his best friend, Benny, to save the day. With a surprise package, moon-jumping fun, and a clever plan to get back home, this story is a delightful tale of friendship, adventure, and always remembering to pack a lunch!

Hyperpartisanship has gridlocked the American government. Congress' approval ratings are at record lows, and both Democrats and Republicans are disgusted by the government's inability to get anything done. In It's Even Worse Than It Looks, Congressional scholars Thomas E. Mann and Norman J. Ornstein present a grim picture of how party polarization and tribal politics have led Congress - and the United States - to the brink of institutional failure.

Medical intuition is an innate capability shared by all—and one that can be refined with regular practice. Mastery of intuitive diagnosis and healing begins with the same foundation as all other medicine: heal thyself first. This session guides you through the self-assessment process for the...

The further adventures of Billy Topsail and Archie Armstrong on the ice, in the forest and at sea. In a singular manner the boys fall in with a doctor of the outposts and are moved to join forces with him. The doctor is Doctor Luke of the Labrador whose prototype as every one knows is Doctor Grenfell. Its pages are as crowded with brisk adventures as those of the preceding books. - Summary by Book Cover

Volumes 1 and 2 of Combat Veterans’ Stories of Small Wars and Nation Building present 20 autobiographical stories of men and women that were in fire fights, raids, and other dangerous situations that exposed them to enemy ordnance. Their stories give listeners an understanding of warfare, as the US military has experienced it since the Vietnam War.

The first book in a trilogy about Billy Topsail and his dog skipper as they experience a series of adventures that will challenge Billy's courage and resourcefulness, as he navigates the dangers of the sea and the rugged environment surrounding his home in Ruddy Cove, Newfoundland. - Summary by Jessie Percival

Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North. Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating. - Summary by Book Cover

An uproariously funny collection of sea tales from the coauthor of Mutiny on the Bounty, a cult classic available in print again for the first time in this century. In Portsmouth, by the fireside of the Cheerful Tortoise taproom, British seamen regale themselves with tales of seafaring...

In cool, precise prose, and with an unerring sense of the absurd, the four novellas of Compulsory Happiness create a picture of everyday life in a grotesque police state, expressing terror and hope, fear and solidarity, the humorous triviality of the ordinary and the painful search for an ideal.

Deported to a concentration camp from 1941 until the end of the war, Norman Manea again left his native Romania in 1986 to escape the Ceausescu regime. He now lives in New York. In this selection of essays, he explores the language and psyche of the exiled writer. Among pieces on the cultural-political landscape of Eastern Europe and on the North America of today, there are astute critiques of fellow Romanian and American writers. Manea answers essential questions on censorship and on linguistic roots.

Pastor Abby Norman is here to tell us that we can talk to God like that. In her fresh, tell-it-like-it-is voice, she unpacks the power of lament, providing us with the tools and the grace-filled permission to heal the problems we have been ignoring for too long. She shows us how to express our laments to God and to each other when things are definitely not okay. And through this process we will discover a richer connection with God - who has wanted nothing more than our whole selves from the start.

Through personal narratives and historical examples, Wirzba explores what sustains hope and why it so often seems absent from our vision of the future. The vitality of hope, he maintains, depends on a collective commitment to care for the physical world (its soils and waters, plants and animals, homes and neighborhoods) and to promote the moral, aesthetic, and spiritual ideals that affirm life as good, beautiful, and sacred.

The Lap Zero Podcast is where two passionate motorsport fans break down the biggest stories in racing with real on-track insight. Antonio and Norman cover Formula 1, NASCAR, IMSA, WEC, and major news across the motorsport world. They analyze key moments, debate controversial calls, and share clear and honest opinions shaped by their own driving experience. If you want authentic and engaging racing conversation, start at Lap Zero. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/XKmZzZJszP

Blood, sex, or family. Which is stronger? Aging founder Bill Lear finds out when he divides his tech company between two ungrateful sons. Shakespeare's King Lear gets a modern reboot in this tale of a rich and powerful family turned against itself. Innocence is punished. Deceit is rewarded. As in life... it's impossible for everyone to get what they want. But that doesn't stop Lear's wayward sons from trying.

Heart of Prayer Podcast’s mission is to guide listeners in deepening their spiritual and mental connection with God through daily prayer. Aiming to create a sacred space for reflection, peace, and inspiration, helping individuals strengthen their faith, find inner clarity, and cultivate a sense of divine presence in everyday life. Follow us on Instagram at @heartofprayerpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.