A former teacher-turned-monk reflects on his life journey, explaining how growing dissatisfaction with conventional work and worldly success led him to enter a contemplative monastery, where he spent 28 years.
Although monastic life appeared austere from the outside, he found it profoundly rewarding, describing an expanding inner life and a freedom from social expectations that brought deep meaning and contentment.
He later left the monastery after feeling spiritually called to do so and now lives a quiet life centered on prayer and meditation. Discussing spiritual guidance, he describes God's voice as a subtle inner prompting rather than an audible sound and stresses the importance of discernment and mentorship.
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Getting older doesn’t have to mean slowing down. Discover how to create a personalized plan to build strength, protect bone health, restore balance and improve mobility at any age.
Physiotherapist and over-50s health specialist Will Harlow, who has helped millions through his YouTube channel, shows you how to build your own transformative, step-by-step plan based on his Four Pillars of Independence – strength, mobility, balance and skeletal health. First, you’ll assess your starting point, then choose exercises to target your weak areas and create a routine that grows with you. This isn’t about fixing one issue at a time – it’s about building a plan to keep your whole body strong, mobile and independent for years to come.
Inside, you’ll find science-backed strategies, easy-to-follow exercises and simple self-assessments to help you track your progress and stay motivated, whatever your starting point.
You’ll learn how to:Independence for Life is more than a collection of exercises – it’s your complete guide to building a clear, personalized roadmap for ageing well. You’re not too old and it’s never too late – you just haven’t had the right plan. Until now.
- Build muscle and stability safely at any age, even if you’ve never trained before.
- Improve balance and coordination to prevent falls and move with confidence.
- Protect and strengthen your bones to reduce the risk of fracture.
- Maintain and restore mobility with targeted stretching and movement routines.
- Reduce pain so you can stay active and get back to doing the things you love.
- Create a structured routine you can follow week by week and adapt as you improve.
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Why Gen-X Punks Became the Most Reliable Men in the Room
~~~This video is about the generation that came home to empty houses at age nine, found punk and metal before anyone told them what to think, and built a set of values so durable that researchers are still trying to explain why the "damaged kids" turned out more civically engaged, more emotionally stable, and more loyal than the audience that watched the Senate hearings and nodded along.~~~
Let everything happen to you - Beauty and terror - Just keep going - No feeling is final. - Rainer M. Rilke
Harmony (16th June 2026), Nasu (24th June 2026), Raskolnikov (17th June 2026), RunningDeer (16th June 2026), Vicus (16th June 2026), Yoda (16th June 2026)
Lee Harris channels an alien intelligence known as the Z’s, a collective consciousness that shares insights on humanity’s evolution, awakening, and future potential.
- LeeHarrisEnergy
- June 3, 2026
- 777K subscribers
- 229,812 views
In this episode from the Align Podcast, Lee joins us to explore intuition, channeling, spiritual growth, consciousness, religion, and the energetic shifts unfolding across the planet.
We discuss why old systems are breaking down, how people can reconnect with their inner guidance, and what the Z’s believe is coming for humanity in the years ahead.
00:00 Intro
00:55 Who Are the Z's? Channeling EXPLAINED
07:20 How to Access Your Higher Self
14:57 Lee Harris Channels The Z's
20:25 What Blocks Humanity From Living From the Heart?
24:43 The Greatest Lie Modern Humans Believe
29:47 Who Really Runs the World?
38:23 Religion, Faith & Finding Your True Nature
45:28 False Prophets, Religion & Spiritual Distortion
52:49 The Origins of Humanity
56:56 The Most Surprising Thing Coming for Humanity
01:06:30 Aaron's Personal Reading & Life Purpose
01:10:55 Final Message for Humanity
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Question: Are you saying skinny is a bad thing?
Answer: I’m saying that the pursuit of skinny at all costs is a bad thing. Right now a lot of online dialogue is, ”Strong is the new skinny”.
I don't want to pit those two things against each other, but I if you are obese, you are much better not being obese. But it is the pursuit of skinny at the sacrificial altar of everything else. If you are somebody who values being slim, the likelihood that you were going to pick up heavy weights or weights that challenge you with enough effort and intensity, is going to be lower. The likelihood that your bone density is going to be sufficient over the arc of your life is going to be lower. You are going to likely under consume calories.
If you are someone who thinks that they've won because in their 40’s they can fit into a small size dress, but when you're 65 you have osteoporosis - you haven't won. You’ve been tricked.
Women's Health Expert Dr Stephanie Estima reveals the 6 fitness myths keeping you weak, why skinny is the wrong goal, and the 5 muscle groups every woman should be building!
- The Diary of a CEO
- June 29, 2026
- 17.5M subscribers
Dr. Stephanie Estima is a Doctor of Chiropractic and women's health expert with over 20 years of clinical practice specialising in female physiology, hormones, and metabolism. She hosts the podcast Better With Dr Stephanie and is the author of ‘The Betty Body’ and the upcoming book, ‘Nothing to Lose: A Clinicians Guide to What Comes After Skinny: Building Strength, Shape, and a Body You Can Trust.’
She explains:
- The 4 types of women sabotaging their own health, and which one is you
- Why lifting weights won't make you bulky, and what actually changes your body
- How long fasts are quietly damaging your hormones and what to do instead
- Why the way you squat might be wrong for your anatomy
- The supplements every woman should take and what they actually do for you
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:50 Why Women Are Still Given Bad Health Advice
00:04:46 Is Being Skinny Actually Healthy?
00:06:02 How Stephanie's Experience Changed Her Approach
00:07:02 Stephanie's Personal Battle With Body Image
00:09:39 What You'll Take Away From This Conversation
00:10:41 The 4 Female Health Archetypes Explained
00:11:11 Are You Overwhelmed Olivia?
00:12:53 Are You Skinny Fat Sophie?
00:14:17 How To Reduce Belly Fat Effectively
00:16:28 Are You Exorcist Emily?
00:17:51 Are You Dialled-In Diana?
00:20:07 Are Carbs Really Bad? And Is Keto Worth It?
00:22:25 Signs Your Thyroid May Not Be Working Properly
00:24:47 Will Lifting Weights Make You Bulky?
00:26:49 Is Fasting Safe For Women?
00:29:17 What If You're Scared To Lift Heavy Weights?
00:30:41 Does Post-Workout Meal Timing Really Matter?
00:31:24 Should You Eat Before A Workout?
00:32:08 Can Ketones Improve Your Workout?
00:33:10 Which Muscles Should Women Prioritise?
00:36:05 How To Train For An Hourglass Figure
00:37:52 The Key Differences Between Male And Female Anatomy
00:42:16 Why Women Should Squat Differently Than Men
00:45:01 How Strength Training Can Help Prevent Falls
00:47:02 Ads
00:49:01 Which Supplements Are Actually Worth Taking?
00:52:08 Should Women Take Creatine?
00:52:46 A Creatine Hack For Perimenopause
00:53:51 Does Collagen Actually Work?
00:56:23 Are Protein Shakes Worth It?
00:56:37 Where Cardio Fits Into A Strength Plan
00:57:26 Are Cortisol Spikes Really A Problem?
00:59:01 Is Cardio Helpful For Women With PCOS?
01:00:40 Don't Stop Doing These Exercises As You Age
01:00:58 Why Sprinting Is So Good For Women
01:04:35 Is Running Bad For Your Knees?
01:05:26 Why Jump Training Matters
01:05:43 The Benefits Of Isometric Holds
01:06:59 Why Deceleration Is Essential For Mobility
01:07:57 The Most Underrated No-Equipment Exercise
01:12:55 The Best Bodyweight Exercises To Add To Your Routine
01:13:23 Ads
01:15:31 The Biggest Fitness Challenges Mothers Face
01:16:11 What Every Woman Should Know About The Pelvic Floor
01:19:30 What Women Aren't Saying Out Loud About Sex
01:21:42 GLP-1s And HRT: What Women Should Know
01:23:02 The Recovery Habits Women Should Prioritise
01:24:24 The Missing Piece Of Fitness Most Women Overlook
01:25:52 Is Pilates Alone Enough?
01:27:29 Stephanie's Skincare Routine
01:28:02 Nearly 50 And Feeling Better Than Ever
01:29:12 Do You Believe In God?
01:29:45 What Does A Successful Life Look Like?
01:30:57 Where To Find Stephanie
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