Shows
2026-01-1858 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniRaising Children in Faith: A Mother's Journey to Creating a Family Bible StudySend us a textTaylor Turner, a ninth-grade science teacher and mother of three, shares her transformative journey from struggling with family Bible reading to creating a comprehensive family Bible study. What began as a simple tradition of reading a chapter of Luke daily during December evolved into something much more profound when Taylor realized her family was merely going through the motions without meaningful engagement."We'd read the Bible and it felt like we got nothing out of it," Taylor explains, describing how her young daughter would focus more on the advent calendar reward...
2025-09-2054 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniUncovering Authentic Connection Through VulnerabilitySend us a textWhat does it mean to truly stand in your truth? In this deeply personal conversation, host Yanni welcomes Kelci for an exploration of self-worth, boundaries, and authentic connection that will resonate with anyone who's ever struggled to put themselves first.The raw vulnerability begins immediately as Kelci admits how seeing others succeed serves as her primary motivation—a confession that opens the door to discussing deeper issues of self-confidence and people-pleasing tendencies. "I have all these things that I want to do, and I have it all written down," she shares, "an...
2025-08-241h 16
Standing in Your Truth With YanniWhat Happens After You Stand in Your Truth?Send us a textWhat happens when life's disappointments lead to unexpected blessings? Lupita Navarrete never imagined she'd make history as Ector County's first Hispanic District Clerk, but her journey through divorce, single motherhood, and professional setbacks prepared her for exactly this role.The conversation begins with Lupita sharing how her nine-year-old son motivates everything she does, though "he has no idea the impact he's made in my life." As a recovering people-pleaser, she discusses her ongoing struggle with boundaries and how running serves as her primary form of self-care. When faced with rejection, Lupita...
2025-06-2654 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniReclaiming You: Shedding the Burden of Others' ExpectationsSend us a textBreaking free from people pleasing isn't just about learning to say no—it's about reclaiming your authentic self after years of self-abandonment. As someone who recently emerged from the clutches of prioritizing everyone else's needs and opinions, I've discovered that the journey doesn't end when you make the decision to change.The residue of people pleasing lingers in unexpected ways. You might still shrink yourself even when you have valuable insights to share. You could feel responsible for emotions that aren't yours to carry. You might replay conversations wondering if you di...
2025-06-2023 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniWhat Does "Be Fruitful and Multiply" Really Mean for the Childless?Send us a textWhat does motherhood really mean when you don't have children of your own? I'm diving into this question from my personal perspective as a married woman without kids who's still figuring out if biological parenthood is part of my journey.The biblical instruction to "be fruitful and multiply" often gets brought up in conversations about having children. But looking deeper, I've found powerful meaning by breaking it down: "be" (to exist), "fruitful" (exhibiting the fruits of the spirit like love, joy, peace), and "multiply" (to increase). This reframing has shown me...
2025-05-2309 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniWhen God Turns Your Pain Into PurposeSend us a textWhat happens when a mother who was told she'd never conceive defies the odds, only to face the devastating loss of a pregnancy and spiral into addiction? In this heart-wrenching yet hopeful episode, guest April Morales bares her soul about her complex journey through motherhood.April's story begins with a PCOS diagnosis and doctors telling her childbearing would be impossible. When she miraculously conceived at 25, one year into sobriety, it seemed life had turned around. But after having three beautiful children, tragedy struck when she lost a pregnancy at five-and-a-half months...
2025-05-1535 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniFinding Grace in the 48-96 LifeSend us a textWhen Savannah Woodward met her firefighter husband nine years ago, she never imagined how deeply his profession would shape their family life. From navigating 48-hour shifts to explaining daddy's absence to their curious 4-year-old son, the challenges of a first responder family require constant adaptation and unwavering faith.Savannah's journey took an unexpected turn when they relocated to West Texas with their one-year-old son. "I was so against moving here," she admits, fearing the loss of her entire support system. Yet this leap into the unknown transformed their lives completely. "I...
2025-05-0954 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniMotherhood Journeys: Finding Your VillageSend us a textThe journey of motherhood doesn't come with an instruction manual, but it does come with guides along the way. In this heartwarming conversation, host Yanni welcomes her great-aunt Mari Spivey Willis to share wisdom gleaned from raising two daughters and now cherishing five grandchildren.Mari opens her heart about becoming a mother at 35, when she brought home her first daughter and thought, "Now what?" With disarming honesty, she reveals how she navigated the uncertainties of parenthood without a roadmap, relying instead on prayer, community support, and the examples set by her...
2025-05-0246 min
Excellence Above Talent PodcastMen Need Safe Places Too: A Wife's Perspective on Male Mental HealthSend us a textAaron Thomas explores the evolving definition of masculinity with his wife Yanni, examining how men can find purpose beyond societal expectations and create healthier relationships through emotional intelligence.• Men today have more opportunity to be themselves beyond traditional provider roles• Creating safe spaces where men can remove their masks and express vulnerability• The energy a man brings home shapes the entire household• Emotional intelligence is often excluded from discussions about manhood due to tradition• Healthy male friendships provide accountability and encourage personal growth• Supporting mentors means ensuring the...
2025-04-2539 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniEvery Child Deserves a Voice: Navigating Life on the SpectrumSend us a textAutism doesn't come with a handbook. When Lexi first noticed her son Alexander spinning repetitively at six months old, she had no idea she was witnessing early signs of autism. Despite mentioning these behaviors to doctors, it would be months before medical professionals validated her concerns.Today, Lexi opens her heart about raising Alexander (affectionately called "Brother"), a non-verbal kindergartner on the autism spectrum, alongside her daughter Adeline, who faced her own medical challenges with a club foot requiring multiple surgeries and treatments. Through these unexpected journeys, Lexi has discovered strength...
2025-04-2458 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniThe Courage to Be Unapologetically YouSend us a textAaron Thomas joins Yanni for a profoundly honest conversation about living authentically and protecting your mental health. The episode opens with Aaron sharing his unique perspective on motivation—acknowledging life's finite nature pushes him to maximize each day and fulfill his purpose. "My motivation comes from my fear of dying and not doing all that God has called me to do," he reveals, setting the tone for a discussion that moves beyond surface-level advice.The conversation takes a deep dive into mental wellbeing as Aaron explains the importance of surrounding yourself wi...
2025-04-1835 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniThe Power of No Pasa Nada: Embracing God's Plan Through Life's ChallengesSend us a text"No pasa nada" – a simple Spanish phrase that means "nothing is happening" or "it's going to be okay" serves as the powerful life motto for our guest, Nidia Soriano. This philosophy has carried her through life's most challenging moments, transforming what initially appeared as devastating setbacks into divine redirections.Nidia opens up about the multifaceted approach she takes toward mental wellness – from tapping techniques and journaling to prayer and therapy. She and host Yanni share a profound moment of connection discussing how the combination of professional therapy and a strong relationship with...
2025-04-1039 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniHow Learning to Think Bigger Can Transform Your Life and RelationshipsSend us a textWhat happens when you stop trying to fix everyone and everything around you? In this deeply personal conversation, Cinda shares her transformative journey from an 18-year-old mother with limited horizons to becoming a respected community leader who's found her purpose in serving others."You can only do your part" – these six simple words changed everything for Cinda. After years of trying to control outcomes and fix situations beyond her influence, this realization freed her to focus solely on her responsibilities in each relationship, whether as a mother, wife, daughter, or community se...
2025-04-0455 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniThe Life-Changing Power of Choosing Your BattlesSend us a textWhen faced with life's challenges, knowing which battles to fight can transform everything. In this deeply personal conversation, Esmeralda—a single mother of two teenagers and owner of HMS Fitness—shares how learning to pick her battles became her guiding life philosophy."You don't have to fight with everything you don't agree with," she explains, revealing how this mindset preserved her energy and sanity while navigating single parenthood, building a business, and healing from past relationship trauma. Her journey from a difficult marriage to creating a thriving life offers powerful insights for...
2025-03-2851 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniProgress Over Perfection: How Shifting Your Mindset Changes EverythingSend us a textReagan Saffel from Odessa College joins host Yanni for a heartfelt conversation about navigating life's disappointments and finding unexpected blessings along the way. What begins as a casual chat quickly evolves into a profound exploration of purpose, perspective, and personal growth.When rejection hit Reagan hard—missing out on promotions and failing to get into physical therapy school—she found herself in a mental health struggle that many listeners will recognize. The turning point came unexpectedly during a supervisor meeting when her college president shared three simple words that would become her...
2025-03-2128 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniDon't Complain About What You Won't Change: A Conversation on Personal GrowthSend us a textAndy Gutierrez drops wisdom bombs about personal accountability and growth in this transformative episode. A business owner, pastor, and ultra-marathon runner (yes, he's completed 100-mile races!), Andy shares his powerful life philosophy: "Don't complain about something you aren't willing to fix."Throughout our conversation, Andy unpacks how this principle applies to every area of life. From fitness goals to marriage relationships, career advancement to mental health—countless people remain stuck in cycles of complaint without taking meaningful action. Andy vulnerably shares his own journey through procrastination and fear, revealing how he fi...
2025-03-1459 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniYou're a light that can't be hidden, so stop trying to dim yourself.Send us a textThe freedom that comes from realizing "You're not meant for everyone" can be utterly life-changing. Returning for Season 4 of Standing in Your Truth, newly-married host Yanni Thomas explores this powerful life motto that liberated her from the prison of people-pleasing.Yanni vulnerably shares how she would shrink her naturally bubbly, kind, and admittedly loud personality around certain people, attempting to contort herself into whatever shape would gain their approval. This pattern led to feelings of depression and disconnection from her authentic self until a simple truth set her free: just as...
2025-03-0717 min
پادکست ترمینولوژیهورمون آیا میدانید چگونه هورمونها بر هر لحظه از زندگی شما تأثیر میگذارند؟از تنظیم خواب و خلقوخو تا پاسخ به استرس و عشق، این پیامرسانهای شیمیایی رازهای شگفتانگیزی در بدن ما نهفته دارند. در این قسمت از پادکست، با عملکرد هورمونها، تأثیرات آنها بر سلامت، و راهکارهایی برای حفظ تعادل هورمونی آشنا میشویم. مهمانان این قسمتدکتر مهناز محمودی: مدرس دانشگاه آزاد اسلامیدکتر وحید سرمدی: عضو هیئت علمی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی ایراندکتر سلما احمدلو: دکترای تخصصی ژنتیک پزشکی قطعات موسیقی به کاررفتهtunetank.com_2270_adventures_by_edrecordsRate 2 Mechanic by Thomas NewmanAwake for 7 Days by Thomas Newman Felitsa by yanniThe Frog by bamdad afshartunetank.com_6470_tango-parisien_by_vislevskitunetank.com_5161_last-warrior_by_vensadamstunetank.com_3168_in-the-end_by_rage-soundtunetank.com_5629_poltergeist_by_blvcknoizeDark-Knight-chosic. comThe-Call-Of-The-Motherland-chosic.com_tunetank.com_1475_heroic_by_musicarea راوی و هماهنگی تولید: حانیه محبی زاده تهیهکننده، نویسنده و کارگردان: یاسر نظیفی گیلوان تهیه شده در گروه محتوا و رسانههای نو در خبرگزاری دانشگاه آزاد (آنا) وبسایت خبرگزاری دانشگاه آزاد (آنا) ترمینولوژی در کستباکسترمینولوژی در ایکست تهیه شده در گروه محتوا و رسانههای نو در خبرگزاری دانشگاه آزاد (آنا)
2024-12-0957 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniFinding Positivity Through Family and Scholarship SuccessSend us a textWhat if reconnecting with family could change your life? This episode is a warm journey through my recent experiences, from an uplifting return to school at Odessa Community College to the heartwarming joy of a family reunion. Hear about the unique benefits of the Presidential Positive OC Scholarship and how its emphasis on community service and positivity has been a game-changer for me. I also share a rough Monday turned bright thanks to an inspiring positivity-focused meeting, which serves as a reminder of the power of a supportive community. Additionally, I'm t...
2024-09-2715 min
Excellence Above Talent PodcastA Soldier's Path to Emotional ClaritySend us a textImagine living every day on high alert, never able to relax or feel truly at ease. That's been my reality, and in this episode of Excellence Above Talent, I peel back the layers of my emotional struggles that came to light during a marriage counseling session with Pastor Mark Martha at Hope Alive Church. My wife Yanni's poignant observation that I've never been emotionally regulated hit hard, forcing me to reflect on my turbulent childhood and intense military career. From the weight of being the "man of the house" at a young age after...
2024-06-2516 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniRedefining Relationships: Friends, Associates, and Self-WorthSend us a textWhat if your biggest challenges could lead to your greatest growth? In this powerful season premiere of "Standing in Your Truth," I share my personal journey of navigating life's tough moments and the profound growth that followed. Inspired by the TV show SWAT, we'll explore the importance of a supportive inner circle and how to distinguish between friends, associates, and acquaintances. You'll hear firsthand how setting boundaries has helped me refine my support network to create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.Stepping away from a prestigious job isn't easy, but sometimes it's...
2024-06-1718 min
CiTR -- Exploding Head MoviesXHM #697 - "Pnévma, órama, profítis" (2024 May 27)This pre-recorded episode goes more new age than ambient, so consider this Part 14.5 of our sorta soothing & serene sounding series, mostly in a Greek vein as we profile some of the soundtrack work of Yanni.
0.1 Nathan Shubert: Maybe Borealis (2024) self-released
0.2 Terre Thaemlitz: Tranquilizer [excerpt] (Tranquilizer: 30th Anniversary Restored & Expanded Edition, 2024) Comatonse
0.3 Richard Bégin: Lavrador (Lavrador, 2024) Reverse Alignment
0.4 Greg Andersen: Open Skies (Another World: Music from Tomomi on the Farm, 2021) self-released
0.5 Li Yilei: Conch, Soap & Whistle (Nonage, 2024) Métron
0.6 Field Works: By the Woods, We Say (Maples, Ash & Oaks: Cedars Instrumentals, 2021) Temporary Residence
0.7 Emily A Sprague: Woven (Hill, Flower, Fog, 2020) Rv...
2024-05-2800 min
CiTR -- Exploding Head MoviesXHM #697 - "Pnévma, órama, profítis" (2024 May 27)This pre-recorded episode goes more new age than ambient, so consider this Part 14.5 of our sorta soothing & serene sounding series, mostly in a Greek vein as we profile some of the soundtrack work of Yanni. 0.1 Nathan Shubert: Maybe Borealis (2024) self-released 0.2 Terre Thaemlitz: Tranquilizer [excerpt] (Tranquilizer: 30th Anniversary Restored & Expanded Edition, 2024) Comatonse 0.3 Richard Bégin: Lavrador (Lavrador, 2024) Reverse Alignment 0.4 Greg Andersen: Open Skies (Another World: Music from Tomomi on the Farm, 2021) self-released 0.5 Li Yilei: Conch, Soap & Whistle (Nonage, 2024) Métron 0.6 Field Works: By the Woods, We Say (Maples, Ash & Oaks: Cedars Instrumentals, 2021) Temporary Residence 0.7 Emily A Sprague: Woven (Hill, Flower, Fog, 2020) Rv...
2024-05-282h 12
Standing in Your Truth With YanniThe Unseen Bonds of Community and Individual FaithSend us a textSometimes life throws a curveball, and you find yourself stepping up to the plate in ways you hadn't imagined; this rang true for me, Yanni, as I planned this season's episodes. Expecting to share the spotlight with family and friends, I was nudged by unforeseen rescheduling to embrace the solo journey, realizing my own stories held a wealth of wisdom waiting to be uncovered. As I take you through this heartfelt revelation, you'll hear about the profound experiences that reinforce my belief in the power of presence, both in our personal spiritual paths...
2024-02-2012 min
The PROPERTY DOCTORS, Sydney Australia Novak PropertiesEP. 1164 - 5 TOP TIPS WHEN APPLYING FOR A RENTAL PROPERTY - WITH SIENNA THOMASEver wondered how to make your rental application shine brighter than a freshly polished chandelier? Strap in as Yanni from NoBack Properties takes over for Clara Witte to offer up the playbook on acing the rental game. In our latest chat, we uncover the tricks of the trade that could catapult your application to the top of the pile. From the sheer necessity of having proof of income in hand to the strategic move of reaching out to the property manager ahead of time, we lay down the groundwork for success.This isn't just your run-of-the-mill advice...
2024-01-1104 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniReflecting on Life's Seasons: The Journey of Self-Assertion, Letting Go, and Embracing Community SupportSend us a textSaying farewell to 2023 was like closing a profound chapter in my book of life, one that taught me the art of self-assertion and the power of letting go. As I, Yanni, sit down to share these transformative lessons, you'll be touched by the tree analogy that reshaped my perspective on relationships—identifying those who are leaves, branches, or the roots in our lives. This episode will strike a chord with anyone grappling with the complexity of human connections, ego, and pride. I illuminate my struggles, bare my soul about the clashes within my cl...
2023-12-2915 min
Standing in Your Truth With YanniTales from an Educator: Navigating Diversity and ResilienceSend us a textHave you ever wondered how a seasoned educator navigates the challenges of teaching in today's world? Take a seat with us as we engage with Angela Love Jackson, a dedicated teacher with 29 years of experience. Angela takes us through her riveting journey, sharing her experience of teaching US history, adapting her approach to diverse student groups, and discussing her family's educational background that influenced her career. Angela doesn't just stop at sharing her personal journey, she takes us into the realities of being a black woman in education, exploring the resilience, f...
2023-12-071h 36
Standing in Your Truth With YanniSelf-Care, Imposter Syndrome, and Legacy: Insights from Young ProfessionalsSend us a textImagine navigating the complex terrain of your professional life with clarity, confidence, and a deep sense of purpose. Picture yourself being able to set boundaries, avoiding burnout, and remaining resilient in the face of obstacles. Join me as I engage in a thought-provoking conversation with seasoned professionals, Kaylie Banda and Savannah Woodward. They share their rich experiences, insights on career paths, growth mindset, and the art of setting boundaries to avoid burnout. You'll hear their personal stories of dealing with imposter syndrome and breaking down barriers in advancement. Expect to gain a fresh...
2023-10-261h 10