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The Homestead Journey

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S4E171 Season Finale: 2023:A Season of Change

2023 has been a season of change on our homestead.  Some of that has been planned.  So of it, not so much.  On this final episode of season 4, I share with you some of those changes and some lessons I've learned.  I also share with you my vision for season 5. Until next time, keep up the good work!! Brian

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S4E170 11 Reasons Why Empty Nesting Hasn't Been As Traumatic As We Thought It Would Be

In this final episode Bonnie joins me on one last episode in our series on Empty Nest Homesteading .  We expected this transition to be far more traumatic than it has been.  While we understand that everyone's journey is different, on this episode we share 11 Reasons why we think we've been able to make this transition so smoothly . Enjoy!! Brian

S4E169 How Is Homesteading Different From Farming?

This week I spent a lot of time reading the policy manuals of the Farm Bureau and the NY Farm Bureau.  As I did, I spent quite a bit of time thinking about how homesteading and farming are the same.  And how they are different.  On this episode, I share my thoughts on that as well as why I think homesteading is crucial to solving the issue of aging farmers. Enjoy!! Brian

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Homestead Journey

Welcome to Homestead Journey by Eryn Whalen, from Eryn Whalen Online. Blogging for over seven years, she’s transitioned from sharing about her family’s adventures on their half acre urban farm in Washington, to 120 acres in Tennessee. Follow along as she and her husband renovate their 100 year old farmhouse and reclaim the overgrown land. Homeschool mama, decor addict, and garden lover, Eryn’s here to share the journey with you. From recipes to information about homestead life, and everything in between.

Friday Mar 22, 2024

From Hobby Farm to Online Income Mentor: Jen from Steel Spoon Farm Chats Homesteading | Episode #49

In this episode, we sit down with Jen to explore her journey into the world of homesteading and the innovative ways she's turned her passion into a thriving online income. Join as Jen shares her personal story, detailing the challenges and triumphs of establishing a hobby farm and navigating the path to profitability in the digital age. Whether you're a seasoned homesteader or just starting out, this conversation offers invaluable guidance and actionable homestead tips along with how to turn your farm into a successful online venture.  Jen was also gracious to give my listeners 20% off of her course with code: ERYN20 FIND JEN: Jen's Course: How to add online income to your farm Instagram Facebook Pinterest Website MY LINKS: Force of Nature | My absolute favorite non-toxic cleaning product. Use code ERYN40 for 40% off Force Of Nature Bundles + Free Shipping! FOLLOW ALONG ON: INSTAGRAM ERYN WHALEN ONLINE WEBSITE Dive into the Homestead Journey! Get exclusive only available to you content from my Substack!    

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Saturday Mar 16, 2024

A Lens on Life: Capturing Family Stories with Neeli Brisky | Episode #48 Season 2

Join me today for a fun conversation with Neeli, a Tennessee-based homesteader and talented photographer/videographer. Neeli shares her inspiring journey of transitioning to homesteading life in Tennessee, highlighting both the highs and challenges she faced along the way. Explore how Neeli seamlessly integrates her passion for homesteading with her skills in photography and videography, capturing authentic moments on homesteads, in homes, and even during homebirths.  From memorable homesteading moments to future goals, Neeli shares invaluable insights and advice for those considering the homesteading lifestyle. Join us as we celebrate the beauty and authenticity of homesteading through Neeli's lens, and gain a newfound appreciation for the rich tapestry of life on the homestead. How to find Neeli: Instagram  Heritage and Homestead Films MY LINKS: Force of Nature | My absolute favorite non-toxic cleaning product. Use code ERYN40 for 40% off Force Of Nature Bundles + Free Shipping! FOLLOW ALONG ON: INSTAGRAM ERYN WHALEN ONLINE WEBSITE Dive into the Homestead Journey! Get exclusive only available to you content from my Substack!

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Friday Feb 23, 2024

Learning the Ropes: Raw Dairy Farming with Mindy From The Little Red Farm | Podcast episode #47 | Season Two

🌾 Exploring the Homesteader's Journey: A Conversation with Mindy from The Little Red Farm 🐄 Join me as I dive into raw dairy farming and homesteading with Mindy, the passionate mind behind The Little Red Farm. In this candid conversation, we delve into Mindy's personal journey of setting up her farm, specializing in Jersey cows and A2A2 milk production. 🚜 Key Highlights: 🐮 A2A2 Milk Specialization: Why did Mindy and her family decide to start a raw dairy farm. 🏡 Farm Shop: Mindy shares her experiences in setting up a farm shop, connecting with the local community, and providing fresh, wholesome produce. 🌱 Online Mentorship: Learn how The Little Red Farm extends its reach through online mentorship, helping aspiring homesteaders kickstart their own journey. 💼 Building a Homestead Business: Mindy opens up about the challenges and triumphs of building a successful business rooted in homesteading values. Listen in to gain valuable insights, practical tips, and inspiration for your own homesteading adventure. Whether you're a seasoned homesteader or just starting, Mindy's story is sure to resonate and motivate you on your path to a fulfilling homesteading life. Subscribe for more engaging conversations with homesteaders, farmers, and lifestyle creators as we explore the beauty of the homesteading life together! 🌿✨   HOW TO FIND MINDY:  Little Red Farm Website Naturally Simple Homestead Website Instagram Youtube TikTok Mindy's Group Mentorship: Naturally Simple Homestead - Beta Testing rate until Feb. 29th: https://www.naturallysimplehomestead.com/homesteadmentorships/p/group-mentorship-subscription-52rp4 If joining after March 1st: https://www.naturallysimplehomestead.com/homesteadmentorships/p/group-mentorship-subscription MY LINKS: Force of Nature | My absolute favorite non-toxic cleaning product. Use code ERYN40 for 40% off Force Of Nature Bundles + Free Shipping! FOLLOW ALONG ON: INSTAGRAM ERYN WHALEN ONLINE WEBSITE Dive into the Homestead Journey! Get exclusive only available to you content from my Substack!

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Tuesday Feb 06, 2024

Drastically Cut Your Food Bills In 2024 | Episode 46

Explore the art of running your kitchen on a budget with insights from a homesteader friend in West Tennessee. Uncover tips to slash your grocery bills in 2024, from smart shopping to crafting homemade staples. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just getting started, this guide is your recipe for a wallet-friendly and delicious kitchen experience. Podcast for this episode LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE: Jax Organic Skin Care Products Use code: eryn20 for 20% off your entire order. Force of Nature: My absolute favorite non-toxic cleaning product Use code ERYN40 for 40% off Force Of Nature Bundles + Free Shipping! FOLLOW ALONG ON: INSTAGRAM  ERYN WHALEN ONLINE MY LTK STORE MY AMAZON STOREFRONT  Dive into the Homestead Journey! Get exclusive only available to you content from my Substack! JOIN HERE   

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Tuesday Jan 30, 2024

Finding Community in Church & Homesteading | My Top Tips

Finding community isn't easy. It takes getting outside of your comfort zone, putting yourself in situations where you can get rejected and/or don't fit in. But I promise, once you find people that your family can do life with, everything changes for the better! LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE: My mom's podcast: (She doesn't have it available yet apparently, I'll update the link when she does)  My sisters boutique: Birkland Boutique Find and Awana program in your area Force of Nature: My absolute favorite non-toxic cleaning product Use code ERYN40 for 40% off Force Of Nature Bundles + Free Shipping! FOLLOW ALONG ON: INSTAGRAM  ERYN WHALEN ONLINE MY LTK STORE MY AMAZON STOREFRONT  Dive into the Homestead Journey! Get exclusive only available to you content from my Substack! JOIN HERE

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Tuesday Jan 23, 2024

Thriving Through Winter | The Secret To Embracing the Cozy Season

Hey friend! Winter's here, and we're breaking down how to own it on the homestead. No fluff, just real talk about cozying up your space, picking up new hobbies, and making winter your ally. Grab a warm drink and join the chat – we're spilling the beans on turning winter into your homesteading sidekick. Let's dive in LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE: Force of Nature: My absolute favorite non-toxic cleaning product Use code ERYN40 for 40% off Force Of Nature Bundles + Free Shipping! FOLLOW ALONG ON: INSTAGRAM  ERYN WHALEN ONLINE MY LTK STORE MY AMAZON STOREFRONT  Dive into the Homestead Journey! Get exclusive only available to you content from my Substack! JOIN HERE  

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Tuesday Jan 09, 2024

Travis Opens Up About Our Homestead | Two Year Review With My Husband | Answering YOUR Questions!

In this special episode, join Eryn as she sits down with her husband, Travis, for a frank conversation about their homesteading first two years. Together, they delve into the highs and lows of their adventure, reflecting on the challenges they've faced, the growth they experienced, and the invaluable lessons learned. Travis shares his unique perspective on the trials of transitioning from city life to rural country, offering a candid glimpse into the Whalen Farms reality. LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE: Force of Nature: My absolute favorite non-toxic cleaning product Use code ERYN40 for 40% off Force Of Nature Bundles + Free Shipping! FOLLOW ALONG ON: INSTAGRAM  ERYN WHALEN ONLINE MY LTK STORE MY AMAZON STOREFRONT  Dive into the Homestead Journey! Get exclusive only available to you content from my Substack! JOIN HERE  

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Tuesday Jan 02, 2024

10 Easy Ways To Be Healthier in 2024 | (They might not be what you think)

In the first episode of 2024, discover practical tips to eliminate toxins from your daily life. Dive into the accompanying blog post for detailed insights and product recommendations, turning your homestead into a healthier haven. LINKS FOR TOPICS IN THE PODCAST: Podcast post to all links mentioned Force of Nature: My absolute favorite non-toxic cleaning product Use code ERYN40 for 40% off Force Of Nature Bundles + Free Shipping! FOLLOW ME ON: INSTAGRAM  ERYN WHALEN ONLINE MY LTK STORE MY AMAZON STOREFRONT  Dive into the Homestead Journey! Get exclusive only available to you content from my Substack! JOIN HERE

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Thursday Dec 14, 2023

Patience Is A Virtue : The Secret To Creating A Thriving Homestead

Join Eryn as she candidly shares her family's homesteading journey, unraveling the unexpected role patience plays in making a well oiled homesteading machine. LINKS FOR TOPICS IN THE PODCAST: Force of Nature: My absolute favorite non-toxic cleaning product Use code ERYN40 for 40% off Force Of Nature Bundles + Free Shipping! FOLLOW ME ON: INSTAGRAM  ERYN WHALEN ONLINE MY LTK STORE MY AMAZON STOREFRONT  Dive into the Homestead Journey! Get exclusive only available to you content from my Substack! JOIN HERE      

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Thursday Dec 07, 2023

Crafting a Vision for 2024 In Homemaking, Homesteading, and Business

Join me, Eryn, the voice behind the Homestead Journey Podcast, as I spill the beans on how I'm gearing up for 2024. In this episode, I'm wearing my hats as a creative homesteader, homeschooling parent, and online business owner, and I'm dishing out all my best tips for planning. We'll chat about why looking back at the past year is like gold, helping us shape those exciting plans and goals for the new year ahead. Let's make 2024 a year of purpose and creativity in our homes! LINKS FOR TOPICS IN THE PODCAST: Force of Nature: My absolute favorite non-toxic cleaning product Use code ERYN40 for 40% off Force Of Nature Bundles + Free Shipping! My Favorite Day Planners FOLLOW ME ON: INSTAGRAM  ERYN WHALEN ONLINE MY LTK STORE MY AMAZON STOREFRONT  Dive into the Homestead Journey! Get exclusive only available to you content from my Substack! JOIN HERE    

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The Homestead Journey

The homesteading podcast dedicated to the pursuit of self-sufficiency, self reliance, and sustainability. Brian is a 4th generation homesteader located in beautiful upstate NY. Along with his wife, Bonnie (also a 4th generation homesteader) and their son Brian Jr., Brian has been actively homesteading on a 2 acre piece of land since 2008. This podcast is dedicated to their journey and is a call for others to join them in pursuing self sufficiency, self reliance, and sustainability.

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The Top 10 Homesteading Podcasts

Homesteading is a beautiful way of life that preserves what matters — the skills to live a healthy self-sufficient and sustainable life. You’ll find a stronger connection to your neighbors and the land once you start down this journey. And whether you are a beginner or an experienced homesteader, podcasts are an excellent way to

Homesteading is a beautiful way of life that preserves what matters — the skills to live a healthy self-sufficient and sustainable life.

You’ll find a stronger connection to your neighbors and the land once you start down this journey. And whether you are a beginner or an experienced homesteader, podcasts are an excellent way to stay informed, learn new techniques, and be inspired.

Plus, you can listen while doing your work and chores around the homestead! Here are the top homesteading podcasts that you should check out.

1. The Urban Farm Podcast by Greg Peterson:

This podcast is hosted by Greg Peterson, an urban farmer and homesteader. In each episode, Peterson shares his experiences and knowledge about growing food, raising livestock, and living a sustainable lifestyle in the city.

Click here for more information on this podcast.

2. Pioneering Today with Melissa K. Norris:

Join author, blogger, and homesteading expert Melissa K. Norris as she shares her practical and inspiring tips for self-sufficient living in the modern world. From growing and preserving your own food to raising livestock and making natural remedies, Melissa shares her knowledge and experience to help you create a more sustainable and fulfilling life.

Check out the podcast here!

3. Simple Farmhouse Life :

With over ten years experience making a home, author and mom of seven, Lisa Bass, shares her love for from scratch cooking, natural living and all things handmade. As a full-time blogger and homeschooler, Lisa also mixes in a little mom life and business tips.

Here’s the link to the podcast!

4. Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family:

Josh and Carolyn Thomas of The Homesteading Family help folks live healthier, more secure lifestyle with greater sustainability and self-sufficiency.

It doesn’t matter if you’re in the city or the country, if you’ve ever wanted to explore the homesteading life, this is your chance to learn how to do it in less time with fewer bumps in the road. It’s like sitting down with a cup of coffee with friends.

Round up your cast iron pans and mason jars and start listening!

Listen to the podcast here .

5. Homesteady — Stories of homesteading farming hunting and fishing :

Join Aust and the Homesteady crew for a wide-ranging exploration of homesteading, farming, hunting, and fishing.

From raising chickens to building a log cabin, this podcast offers practical advice and inspiration for anyone interested in living a self-sufficient lifestyle. Each episode features interviews with experts and real-life homesteaders sharing their own experiences and tips for success.

Check it out here:

Here are some links to subscribe to the podcast!

6. The Chicken Whisperer by Andy Schneider :

This podcast is hosted by Andy Schneider, a homesteader, and expert on raising chickens.

In each episode, Schneider shares tips and tricks for raising chickens, as well as interviews with other homesteaders and experts.

Here’s a link to the radio show here!

7. The Modern Homesteading Podcast : 

Join Harold Thornbro and Rachel Jamison as they talk about everything homesteading!

Topics include gardening, livestock, permaculture, food preservation, foraging, hunting, fishing, and the know-how and skills that will help you in your homesteading journey, and occasionally they have guests and we get to hear about what others are doing on their homesteads.

Here’s the show!

8. The Permaculture Podcast by Scott Mann :

This podcast is hosted by Scott Mann, a homesteader and permaculture expert. In each episode, Mann shares his knowledge and experiences about permaculture and sustainable living, as well as interviews with other homesteaders and experts.

Check out the episodes here!

9. The Homestead Journey :

This lovely little podcast is dedicated to the pursuit of self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and sustainability.

Brian is a 4th generation homesteader located in beautiful upstate NY. Along with his wife, Bonnie (also a 4th generation homesteader), and their son Brian Jr., Brian has been actively homesteading on a 2-acre piece of land since 2008.

This podcast is dedicated to their journey and is a call for others to join them in pursuing self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and sustainability. This podcast hasn’t been updated since last September, but the backlog of information is excellent.

Check it out here!

10. Old Fashioned on Purpose Podcast :

Have you ever felt worn out by modern life? Or maybe the idea of simple living and a more wholesome lifestyle for your children speaks to you?

Join best-selling author and homesteading mentor, Jill Winger for practical tips, inspiration, and stories from more than a decade of modern homesteading.

If from-scratch cooking, organic gardening, backyard chickens, or rows of mason jars light you up, this is the podcast for you!

Here’s the link to the show!

So there you go!

Check out these podcasts for new and creative ideas that will inspire you on your homesteading journey!

Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced homesteader, you’ll learn some valuable insights and practical advice on how to live a self-sufficient lifestyle and grow your own food.

So, if you’re interested in homesteading, be sure to subscribe to one or more of these podcasts and stay informed, inspired, and connected with the homesteading community.

Jeremy Stevens

Jeremy Stevens is the editor-in-chief of Homestead Living magazine. He lives with his wife and three daughters in St. Paul, MN. He’s taken the first small step toward homesteading by planting a small garden and hopes to add some chickens to their world soon.

What a great, diverse list of podcasts! Here are a few more to add to the list; Ancestral Kitchen Podcast; https://ancestralkitchen.com/category/podcast/ Simple Farmhouse Life https://simplefarmhouselifepodcast.com/ Roots and Refuge Podcast https://rootsandrefuge.com/podcast-page/ and Beyond Labels https://www.instagram.com/beyondlabelspodcast/

These all look great, Rachel! Thank you for adding them. ~ Felicity at Homestead Living

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A new podcast examines the perils of intense meditation

Andrea Muraskin

Imagine it's a crisp clear winter day, and you're skiing down a mountain, feeling exhilarated. All of a sudden, you lose control of your skis. You're hurtling down towards the base of the slope, and all you can feel is abject terror.

That's how one young man explained his emotional state during an intensive meditation retreat. It was one of several troubling accounts reporter Madison Marriage heard while reporting Untold: The Retreat , a new investigative podcast series from the Financial Times and Goat Rodeo.

The four-episode series focuses on retreats held by the Goenka network, teaching a popular meditation technique called Vipassana. Participants follow a strict schedule, waking before dawn and meditating silently for 10 days, 10 hours per day. They eat just two vegan meals each day.

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Meditation and mindfulness have many known health benefits, including helping to process trauma and manage anxiety , improve eating habits, and ease chronic pain. While many participants say Goenka retreats changed their lives for the better, The Retreat tells the stories of individuals whose mental health deteriorated during a 10 day retreat – or for some, after several 10-day retreats.

Some spent time in psychiatric units, and two participants whose families spoke to Marriage, took their own lives.

If you or someone you know may be considering suicide or is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline .

Marriage interviewed nearly two dozen people who had attended Goenka retreats in different countries, including the U.K., the United States, France, India, and Australia. According to these former participants, retreat staff all over the world had a similar reaction when they were approached with mental health problems. "They're going to be telling you the same thing, which is keep meditating even if you're in severe emotional distress," she told NPR.

A global organization, the structure of the Goenka network is decentralized. The Financial Times reached out for comment to lead teachers at several Goenka centers, including the centers in Delaware and British Columbia where participants had died by suicide after exhibiting signs of psychological distress. But they declined to do an interview or answer specific questions on the record.

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Bob Jeffs, director of one Goenka center near Merritt, British Columbia, told the producers of The Retreat in a written statement that his staff assess applicants before retreats and tries to dissuade people who are not ready: "Although the experience of hundreds of thousands of people who have successfully completed retreats since the early 1970's is overwhelmingly positive, these courses are not for everyone. We take the safety and well-being of every student in our care extremely seriously."

Untold: The Retreat is a podcast from The Financial Times and Goat Rodeo. The Financial Times hide caption

NPR contributor Andrea Muraskin spoke with Marriage about what her investigation uncovered about the mental health risks of meditation retreats.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Andrea Muraskin: What is Vipassana meditation and how is it taught at Goenka retreats?

Madison Marriage: Vipassana meditation is a type of meditation, which is ancient, its roots go back thousands of years... These retreats teach Vipassana meditation through the teachings of S. N. Goenka. And he's a kind of guru at the heart of this network, who founded the first meditation retreats back in the 1970s, and they've really proliferated.

Goenka's technique is that you spend a few days focusing on just one area of your body, and then it expands. And you have to shift your focus to different parts of your body. You wake up at 4 a.m., you start meditating at 4:30 a.m. You have a break at specific times, your day ends at 8, 9 p.m. And then in theory, you go to bed.

Muraskin: What did you discover about the Goenka retreats and mental health?

Mariage: I don't think many people associate the word meditation with anything negative. It sounds relaxing and something that you might do to help soothe yourself. And that's exactly the reason why a lot of people go off and do these retreats. They're looking for something that's going to help them to feel a bit more relaxed, a bit more calm, having a better headspace, that kind of thing.

I've now interviewed dozens of people who've done these retreats and have had the complete adverse reaction. It's almost like kind of jumping off a cliff in terms of their mental health. Some of these people have done two retreats or three retreats or ten retreats and really loved them. But there is a specific retreat where something in their mind clicks or breaks or snaps. Those are the kind of words that they've used.

Psychosis is really common. So [are] hallucinations, physical pain, like electrical zaps going up and down their bodies. In the first episode, [one young woman] describes it as being like stuck in a torture chamber for her mind.

The big one is terror, abject terror. I had one person email me this week saying, 'Thank you for making this podcast because I thought I was alone.' And he said that he would rather saw his own arm off than go back to that mental headspace.

One man in Britain ...was escorted out of a Goenka center in handcuffs by the police because he had to be sectioned at the local hospital and he wouldn't go voluntarily. There are people leaving these centers and heading to psychiatric units.

Muraskin: What did you learn about what's happening in the brains of people who have these adverse experiences with meditation?

Mariage: So we've interviewed several experts about what meditation does to the brain and one of the foremost experts we spoke to said it's a bit like a stimulant. So having lots of coffee or too much of any stimulants can end up having the opposite effect where instead of doing something good for you, it starts doing something bad, and it can begin to feel a little bit addictive. But there are limits to what the scientific community knows about the human brain and how and why it works in certain ways.

Muraskin: One of your interviewees told you she felt as if she had become addicted to meditation. There's no official diagnosis for meditation addiction in psychology. But did you speak to others who had experiences similar to addiction?

Mariage: Yes. Lots of people said that their first retreat or first several retreats really helped them and really brought them to quite an exciting spiritual plane. It almost sounds kind of mystical and godlike – you're on cloud nine mentally, and they come out and they feel calmer. They know how to process their thoughts better. Their life feels easier as a result. So they go to another. And they have kind of similar feelings, maybe not quite as intense.

And then the feeling starts to fade. So they do another retreat. And then a lot of people said that they ended up struggling to sleep. So they would meditate more because they had initially felt that meditation would help them to sleep because it had made them feel calmer at first. But effectively, they end up meditating through the night, all day, every day for weeks or months on end.

And then, I think maybe this comes back to your earlier question about impact on the brain – I would argue it's perhaps not meditation per se that is harming people's brains. A lot of the people I spoke to ended up having severe sleep deprivation. And it is clinically proven to be extremely bad for your brain not to sleep.

Muraskin: We've heard from several of our readers over time that they benefit from mindfulness and meditation. If somebody reading this interview becomes concerned, and thinks, I like my meditation practice, but should I be worried now, what would you say to someone like that?

Mariage: So the consensus from the psychologists and psychiatrists and academics I spoke to is that amounts of meditation up to half an hour a day on the whole is usually completely fine.

[The problem is] the extremity of this particular practice. Ten hours a day of meditating without any physical movement. You're sitting on the floor cross-legged with your eyes closed, meditating for 10 hours a day. You're put on a vegan diet. So for a lot of people that's far fewer calories, often at half of what they're usually used to. And there's no dinner. There's an element of sleep deprivation. And your sensory world is being massively diminished. And it's that which I think is driving people to quite extreme outcomes.

Muraskin: Do you think the psychological problems that came up during retreats could be explained by underlying mental health issues that the meditators had before they began meditating?

Mariage: I think that's a really difficult question because how can anyone know whether they have a mental health problem? You're meant to fill out a form before you go to one of these retreats and state whether or not you've ever had any kind of mental health issue or history of drug abuse. And if you've never had a mental health problem, you will of course say no and no, and in you go.

And I've spoken to people who say that they were completely stable prior to doing one of these retreats, had never had a mental or physical problem in their lives, and had never tried drugs, and they have gone in and they have emerged completely broken.

I actually think it's irrelevant whether or not somebody had a mental health issue beforehand, because the evidence that I've seen is that the particular format of these retreats can push people past their limits.

Muraskin: Based on your interviews with participants, is it difficult to leave a Goenka retreat early?

Mariage: Yes, it is difficult to leave a retreat early. [If you express the desire to], you're effectively gaslighted into staying.

You're told, oh, you might just be on the cusp of a breakthrough. The founder of this network died a decade ago, but it's still his voice and his teachings that are imparted at all of the retreat centers ...warning people that doing [this] practice is like undergoing surgery of the mind, and to leave halfway through is like walking out of an operation before you've been stitched up by the surgeon.

There was one man who said that every time he closed his eyes he could see streams of bubbles everywhere. And he didn't want to leave because he kind of wanted to fix that. and he thought, I might be stuck seeing streams of bubbles forevermore if I leave before the end of this.

At a lot of these centers you also hand in your keys and phone at the beginning, and that's quite an overt cue that you're here for the full period. You can of course go and ask someone and insist that you want them back, but several sources told me that when they expressed a desire to leave, they were pressured not to.

Muraskin: What did your sources –the meditators that experienced harm or their families – think needs to change to make these retreats safer?

Mariage: So first and foremost, warn people before they go in that mental health problems or kind of psychological distress is possible. It's a bit like putting warnings on bottles of medication that, you know, a tiny percentage of people with this prescription might have an adverse effect.

Secondly, they would like to see mental health practitioners on site. So rather than telling everybody to keep meditating, they need to be able to figure out better when somebody needs a bit more support and what that support should be.

Thirdly, they need proper emergency protocols. So for the two women who lost their lives after attending retreats, the horse had already bolted by the time their parents were contacted. I think it needs to be a lot more proactive in terms of reaching out to emergency contacts.

Muraskin: I can imagine you've received some pushback on the podcast from people who've really benefited from Vipassana retreats. What's your response to people who say you've painted the Goenka network too negatively?

Mariage: We've had a couple of emails from people who say this is really one-sided, you're not looking at the positive experiences at all, this has changed my life for the better.

But the podcast isn't about the people for whom this works.... The purpose is to scrutinize harm that is being done to people and to question why isn't the organization itself doing more to prevent that harm.

Andrea Muraskin is a contributor to NPR's Shots blog and writes the weekly NPR Health newsletter. She lives in Boston.

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From Village to Prison to Africa’s Youngest Elected President

How did Bassirou Diomaye Faye, age 44, go from obscurity to a resounding win in Senegal’s presidential election? At the family homestead, one relative explained, “This family is not new to ruling.”

By Ruth Maclean

Reporting from Ndiaganiao, a small town where the president-elect of Senegal was raised.

The first election that Bassirou Diomaye Faye ever won was the one that just made him the president-elect of Senegal.

Before his victory in the election last Sunday, 10 days after he was released from jail, Mr. Faye had only ever run for mayor of his hometown, Ndiaganiao — a small settlement on a sandy track, crisscrossed by horse carts carrying women and their wares to the market. He lost that election, in 2022, to the ruling party’s candidate.

Few in Senegal know the remarkable journey of the 44-year-old tax inspector who rode a wave of youth discontent to become — once inaugurated — Africa’s youngest elected president. Provisional results officially released on Tuesday showed he won with 54 percent of the vote.

But through interviews with family and friends in Ndiaganiao and the outlying village where he was raised, a picture emerged of a studious, loyal, curious and sometimes stubborn man, rooted in Senegalese traditions and his Islamic faith, with a deep understanding of the predicament facing his country’s legion of frustrated youth.

“He didn’t come from nowhere,” Diomaye Faye, the uncle after whom he is named, said in an interview at the president-elect’s family home, a tidy, modest compound that hosted a huge, impromptu party on Sunday night. He added, “This family is not new to ruling.”

Mr. Faye’s forefather, a hunter, was the founder of their village centuries ago. His grandfather was the village chief and one of the African soldiers conscripted by France to fight in World War I before he was badly wounded in battle. Returning home, his grandfather fought for the establishment of the first high school in Ndiaganiao — a struggle that was such a threat to colonial-era administrators that it landed him in jail.

“Bassirou grew up in an environment where people fight for other people’s rights,” the elder Diomaye Faye said of his nephew.

It was standing up for his political ally that got Mr. Faye jailed. He was imprisoned last April over a Facebook post criticizing the government for its prosecution of Ousmane Sonko, Senegal’s foremost opposition politician.

Mr. Sonko was barred from running for president after he was convicted of defamation and of corrupting a minor (he had been accused of rape but was acquitted on those charges). So Mr. Sonko named Mr. Faye his proxy.

At the time, Mr. Faye was imprisoned in a tiny cell where he slept, ate, showered and exercised with three other prisoners. He spent 10 months in that jail cell, from which he started his bid for the presidency.

When Mr. Faye and Mr. Sonko were released two weeks ago — 10 days before a presidential election that the incumbent, Macky Sall, had tried and failed to cancel — almost everyone in the West African country knew Mr. Sonko’s name.

But few knew Mr. Faye’s. The two men immediately hit the campaign trail together, trying to change that. The goal appeared to be to make their names synonymous, and it may have worked: On election day, many young people said they were “voting for Sonko.”

Mr. Faye describes himself as someone who normally doesn’t talk very much. But when he got out of jail and realized how much support he and Mr. Sonko had, he wanted to thank everyone personally, he said.

“When I saw the number of people coming out, I just wanted to give all of them a hug,” he said in a long interview with Senepeople, a local media outlet, last week, “and say sorry for all the trouble you had to face.”

In many ways, Mr. Faye comes across as a typical young Senegalese man, passionate on Facebook, often seen wearing wireless earbuds and seeming more comfortable in a traditional caftan than in the tailored Western-style suits favored by his predecessor, Mr. Sall.

Until his time was swallowed up by politics, he was a keen soccer player, according to his childhood friend, Mor Sarr. He played most recently on a team of tax inspectors in the capital, Dakar. Like many young people in soccer-mad Senegal, Mr. Faye is a fan of the Spanish team Real Madrid, Mr. Sarr said.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye (pronounced BASS-ih-roo jo-MY FIE) grew up in a house occupied by more than 10 adults and a gaggle of children he ran around with, according to his uncle. But he could often be found reading — a favorite, according to Mr. Sarr, was Dale Carnegie, the American author of “How to Win Friends and Influence People.”

“He’s young in years, but not in his intelligence and behavior,” said Mr. Faye’s father, Samba Ndiagne Faye, 92, also a former village chief, sitting in the cool of his curtained living room with some of the village elders. Both he and his father went into politics, both of them in the ruling party.

Samba Ndiagne Faye was often away from home because of his political activities, an absence that deeply affected the newly elected president.

“He hated politics,” said Mr. Sarr, who said he grew up with Mr. Faye, shared a room with him at university in Dakar and introduced him to his first wife.

Rumors that Mr. Faye is “an Ibadou” — local parlance for a fundamentalist Muslim — are false and politically motivated, Mr. Faye’s family and friends said.

“He’s religious, yes, but less religious than me,” Mr. Sarr said, laughing. “I don’t dance. He dances. I don’t listen to music. He does.”

Mr. Faye has two wives. Polygamy is common in Senegal, including among his ethnic group, the Serer.

“Being married to two wives is a sign of responsibility,” said his elder brother, Ibrahima Faye. “He’s very proud of being polygamous, and he doesn’t hide it.”

He has four children with his first wife, one of whom is named Ousmane, after Mr. Sonko. He married his second wife, who lives and works in France, early last year. The couple saw each other only once between their wedding and Mr. Faye’s arrest. The next time they were together, it was on the campaign trail, Mr. Sarr said.

Mr. Faye and Mr. Sonko have emphasized Senegal’s sovereignty from France, its former colonial ruler, and the need to replace the France-backed currency. The uncle compared his nephew’s political agenda to the American Federalist leaders’ quest for independence from Britain.

“The battles that they’re fighting right now are the battles that Madison, John Jay and Hamilton fought,” he said.

Before the election, Mr. Faye declared his assets, an unusual move for a politician in West Africa. The list included a house in Dakar — built on land that was given to him by the government as part of a program allocating land to civil servants. It also included a field a few miles from Ndiaganiao where the president-elect grows fruit and vegetables to sell.

On Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Sarr kicked at the cracked earth surrounding Mr. Faye’s orchard of papaya trees, which have suffered since he went to jail.

“Not enough water,” he said.

Mr. Faye had been planning on leaving his job as a tax inspector to focus on politics and agriculture, Mr. Sarr said. But that was back when hardly anyone knew who he was.

The Senegalese are learning who Mr. Faye is fast.

Nineteen-year-old Baye Laye Ndiaye stood taking selfies in the Faye compound on Tuesday morning. Mr. Ndiaye, who travels the country hawking mobile phones, had asked for directions to the house just to see where his new president came from.

Last year, Mr. Ndiaye was one of around 1,000 people jailed in connection with protests that followed Mr. Sonko’s arrest. He said he had been walking down the street wearing a plastic bracelet with the word PASTEF on it, the name of the opposition party founded by Mr. Sonko. That was enough to get him locked up for three months.

He was delighted to find that Mr. Faye’s roots were humble, not so different from his own.

“Senegal needs presidents who have this kind of background,” he said, looking around at the peeling paint and the cracked tiles. “Diomaye knows the suffering people are facing.”

Mady Camara contributed reporting.

Ruth Maclean is the West Africa bureau chief for The Times, covering 25 countries including Nigeria, Congo, the countries in the Sahel region as well as Central Africa. More about Ruth Maclean

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Despite all the intense March Madness Elite 8 matchups happening today, NASCAR drivers are revving their engines in anticipation of the Toyota Owners 400. NASCAR's top racers are scheduled to compete, including Denny Hamlin , William Byron and Joey Logano . 

Even if you couldn't make it out to watch the race live, you can still catch all the action. Keep reading to find out how.

How and when to watch the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR race 

The Toyota Owners 400 will broadcast live from Richmond Raceway, VA on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT).  The race will air on Fox and stream on SlingTV and the platforms featured below.

How to watch the Toyota Owners 400 without cable

While most cable packages include Fox it's easy to watch the Toyota Owners 400 if Fox isn't included in your  cable TV subscription , or if you don't have cable at all. Your best options for watching are below. (Streaming options will require an  internet provider .)

Stream the Toyota Owners 400 on Sling TV and save $40

If you don't have cable TV that includes Fox, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream live NASCAR races this year is through a  subscription to Sling TV . The streamer offers access to all four channels airing NASCAR this season, plus local ABC affiliates (where available) with its Blue Tier plan. Also worth noting: Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space included, perfect for recording all of NASCAR's big moments this season.

You can watch today's game on Fox via the Sling TV Blue and Sling TV Orange + Blue tiers. The Blue tier features 42 channels, including your local Fox affiliate, for $45 per month. The Orange + Blue tier features 46 channels, including ESPN, for $60 per month.

Top features of Sling TV Blue tier:

• There are 42 channels to watch, including local NBC, Fox, FS1 and USA affiliates (where available).
• You can access most local NFL and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
• All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.

Watch the Toyota Owners 400 for free with Fubo

You can also catch all NASCAR Cup Series races in 2024 on  Fubo .  Fubo is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to NBC, USA, Fox and FS1, in addition to almost every NFL game next season.

To watch NASCAR without cable, start a three-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to NASCAR races, you'll have access to NFL football, MLB, NBA , NHL, MLS and international soccer games. Fubo's Pro Tier is priced at $80 per month after your free seven-day trial, but Fubo is currently offering the first month at $60.

Sports fans will want to consider adding on the $7.99 per month Fubo Extra package, which includes MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network and more channels with live games. Or upgrade to the Fubo Elite tier and get all the Fubo Extra channels, plus the ability to stream in 4K, starting at $90 per month ($70 for the first month).

Top features of FuboTV Pro Tier:

• There are no contracts with Fubo, you can cancel anytime.
• The Pro tier includes 199 channels, so there's something for everyone to enjoy. 
• Fubo includes most of the channels you'll need to watch live sports, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
• All tiers come with 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
• Stream on your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.

Watch the Toyota Owners 400 on Hulu + Live TV

You can watch NASCAR this season with  Hulu + Live TV . The bundle features access to 90 channels, including Fox and FS1, NBC and USA. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every Cup Series race on every network with Hulu + Live TV, plus catch almost all live NFL games next season, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including "NFL Total Access" and the Emmy-nominated show "Good Morning Football") and lots more. With Hulu + Live TV, you'll have access to live local network affiliate programming without the hefty price of a cable subscription. 

Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month.

Watch NASCAR races live with a digital HDTV antenna

You can also watch today's game on TV with an affordable indoor antenna, which pulls in local over-the-air HDTV channels such as CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, PBS, Univision and more. Here's the kicker: There's no monthly charge.

For anyone living in a partially blocked-off area (those near mountains or first-floor apartments), a  digital TV antenna  may not pick up a good signal -- or any signal at all. But for many homes, a digital TV antenna provides a seriously inexpensive way to watch March Madness without paying a cable company. Indoor TV antennas can also provide some much-needed TV backup if a storm knocks out your cable.

This amplified digital antenna with a 50-mile range can receive hundreds of HDTV channels, including ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, Fox and Univision and can filter out cellular and FM signals. It delivers a high-quality picture in 1080p HDTV and top-tier sound.

2024 NASCAR Cup Series schedule

Below is the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series schedule for the remaining races in the 2024 season. All times Eastern.

• March 17: Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, 3:30 p.m. (Fox)
• March 24: EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas 3:30 p.m. (Fox)
• March 31: Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway, 7:00 p.m. (Fox)
• April 7: Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway 3:00 p.m. (FS1)
• April 14: AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Texas Motor Speedway,  3:30 p.m. (FS1)
• April 21: GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, 3:00 p.m. (Fox)
• April 28: Würth 400 at Dover Motor Speedway, 2:00 p.m. (FS1)
• May 5: AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway, 3:00 p.m. (FS1)
• May 12: Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, 3:00 p.m. (FS1)
• May 19: All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway (All-Star Race), 8:00 p.m. (FS1)
• May 26: Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, 6:00 p.m. (Fox)
• June 2: Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway 3:30 p.m. (FS1)
• June 9: Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, 3:30 p.m. (Fox)
• June 16: Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway, 7:00 p.m. (USA)
• June 23: At New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 2:30 p.m. (USA)
• June 30: Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, 3:30 p.m. (NBC)
• July 7: Grant Park 165 at Chicago street course, 4:30 p.m. (NBC)
• July 14: At Pocono Raceway, 2:30 p.m. (USA)
• July 21: Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 2:30 p.m. (NBC)

Olympic break

• Aug. 11: Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, 6:00 p.m. (USA)
• Aug. 18: FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, 2:30 p.m. (USA)
• Aug. 24: Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, 7:30 p.m. (NBC)
• Sept. 1: Cook Out Southern 500* at Darlington Raceway, 6:00 p.m. (USA)

Playoff Round of 16

• Sept. 8: Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, 3:00 p.m. (USA)
• Sept. 15: Go Bowling at the Glen at Watkins Glen International, 3:00 p.m. (USA)
• Sept. 21: Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, 7:30 p.m. (USA)

Playoff Round of 12

• Sept. 29: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, 3:00 p.m. (USA)
• Oct. 6: YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, 2:00 p.m. (NBC)
• Oct. 13: Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, 2:00 p.m. (NBC)

Playoff Round of 8

• Oct. 20: South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 2:30 p.m. (NBC)
• Oct. 27: At Homestead-Miami Speedway, 2:30 p.m. (NBC) 
• Nov. 3: XFINITY 500 at Martinsville Speedway, 2:00 p.m. (NBC)

Championship

• Nov. 10 : At Phoenix Raceway 3:00 p.m. (NBC) 

Why does NASCAR take a two-week break for the 2024 Summer Olympics

Because NBC Sports is the official broadcaster of the Paris Summer Games, NASCAR will take a two-week pause between races at Indy (July 21) and Richmond (Aug. 11).

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Wilton Cardinal Gregory, the Archbishop of Washington, and Episcopal Bishop of Washington, the Ret. Reverend Mariann Budde, join "Face the Nation" for a conversation on faith in America on Easter Sunday. Gregory said that he believes President Biden is "very sincere" about his faith, but the president "picks and chooses dimensions of the faith to highlight while ignoring or even contradicting other parts."

Turner: "Chaos caucus" wants to block any Congressional action

House Intelligence Committee chairman Rep. Mike Turner tells "Face the Nation" that there is a "chaos caucus that wants to stop everything that a person in Congress does" as Speaker Mike Johnson faces a possible motion to vacate.

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The Snyderverse Trilogy III: Zack Snyder's Justice League Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey

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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ed Gross (author of Voices from Krypton) dig into the 2021 film ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE, which restored the filmmaker's original vision in an epic 4-hour cut—and saw Bruce, Diana, Barry, Arthur, and Victor come together and resurrect Clark in time to stop Steppenwolf's conquest of Earth for Darkseid. In the concluding chapter of a 3-episode exploration of the "Snyderverse Trilogy" of films, Anthony and Ed discuss the Snyder Cut's emphasis on character, world expansion, and standout moments. Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE! Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer. Mentioned in this episode: Always Hold On To Smallville Aw Yeah Comics The Pop Break Fat Moose Comics Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival Acme Comics Sam Lim Paragons of Earth

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