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The Truth About Belonging No One Talks About

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569921/fan_mail/new] The Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages | 025 | Pastor Shawn Have you ever felt like you didn't truly belong anywhere? In this inspiring episode of the Belonging Podcast, Melissa Kay sits down with Pastor Sean to explore identity, neurodiversity (ADHD), belonging, authentic living, faith, leadership, and the power of radical acceptance. Pastor Sean shares his personal journey of never quite fitting into traditional spaces—from church to business—and explains why creating communities built on love, safety, and acceptance is more important than ever. Together they discuss how belonging differs from simply fitting in, why diversity strengthens communities, how ADHD shaped Pastor Sean's life, and what it means to create environments where everyone feels seen and valued. In This Episode: - Belonging vs fitting in - ADHD and neurodiversity - Authentic leadership - Faith and inclusion - Love over division - Building safe communities - Diversity and acceptance - Foster care and belonging - Creating meaningful relationships - Community building If you've ever struggled to find your place, this conversation will encourage you to embrace who you are and help create spaces where others feel they belong too. Follow Pastor Shawn: TACA Church: https://taca.church/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnriffraff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taca.church/ Learn More About Elev8 Villages: Website: https://www.elev8villages.org/ Download your FREE Belonging Kit: https://www.elev8villages.org/FREEkit 💭 If this episode inspires you, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE! #belonging #belongingpodcast #pastorsean #community #authenticity #adhd #neurodiversity #leadership #faith #acceptance #personalgrowth #mentalhealth #podcast #foryou This podcast exists because we believe belonging is not a luxury. It’s a human need. Every story shared here helps us imagine a world where no one has to walk alone.  > If this conversation resonated with you, please follow, rate, or share the show with someone who might need it today. To learn more about the movement we’re building (or to get involved) visit Elev8Villages.org. > > Thank you for joining us for this episode of The Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages - where belonging becomes a place we build together.

From People Pleasing to Belonging: Healing Codependency, Boundaries and Childhood Trauma

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569921/fan_mail/new] The Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages |Episode 024 | Kathleen White What happens when your need for love, acceptance, and belonging leads you to become a people pleaser? In this powerful episode of the Belonging Podcast, Melissa Kaye sits down with Coach Kathleen White to discuss codependency, toxic relationships, childhood trauma, boundaries, self-worth, and the journey toward healing. Kathleen shares her personal story of growing up in a dysfunctional home, navigating unhealthy relationships, and discovering how to break free from people-pleasing patterns. Together, they explore why so many people struggle to say no, seek validation from others, and lose themselves in relationships. You'll learn practical insights on setting healthy boundaries, building self-confidence, overcoming codependency, and creating genuine belonging in your life. Topics Covered: - Codependency and people pleasing - Childhood trauma and emotional healing - Healthy boundaries - Self-worth and self-respect - Toxic relationships - Foster care and belonging - Personal growth and recovery - Learning to say no - Emotional healing and resilience If you've ever struggled with self-worth, unhealthy relationships, or feeling like you don't belong, this conversation is for you. Connect with Kathleen White: Facebook Business page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573485023496  Instagram Business account: https://www.instagram.com/whtkthln  YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PhoenixRisingLLC-e7y Website: https://phoenixrisingllc.org/ This podcast exists because we believe belonging is not a luxury. It’s a human need. Every story shared here helps us imagine a world where no one has to walk alone.  > If this conversation resonated with you, please follow, rate, or share the show with someone who might need it today. To learn more about the movement we’re building (or to get involved) visit Elev8Villages.org. > > Thank you for joining us for this episode of The Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages - where belonging becomes a place we build together.

Building a Better World Through Joy, Belonging and Community

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569921/fan_mail/new] The Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages |Episode 023 | Kara Stonehouse  What if joy not fear, guilt, or outrage was the key to creating lasting change? In this inspiring episode of The Belonging Podcast, host Melissa Kaye sits down with Kara Stonehouse, founder of Love Organized, to explore how communities can create meaningful transformation through belonging, collective intelligence, spiritual connection, and joy. Kara shares lessons from eco-villages around the world, the importance of conflict resolution, conscious communication, and her ambitious five-step framework for building regenerative economies and thriving communities. Topics Covered: - Belonging and human connection - Joy as a catalyst for change - Eco-villages and sustainable communities - Conflict resolution and conscious communication - Collective intelligence and leadership - Love Organized framework - Regenerative economies - Spirituality and systems thinking Whether you're passionate about leadership, sustainability, personal growth, social innovation, or community building, this conversation offers a hopeful vision for the future. Connect with Kara on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/karastonehouse/ Love Organized:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/122863923 The Hague Center: https://www.linkedin.com/company/77635540/ Webpage: http://www.loveorganized.com, Kara’s TEDxtalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejjjeruh7hE Learn More About Elev8 Villages: Website: https://www.elev8villages.org/ Download your FREE Belonging Kit: https://www.elev8villages.org/FREEkit 💭 If this episode inspires you, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE! #belongingpodcast #KaraStonehouse #communitybuilding #joy #leadership #podcast This podcast exists because we believe belonging is not a luxury. It’s a human need. Every story shared here helps us imagine a world where no one has to walk alone.  > If this conversation resonated with you, please follow, rate, or share the show with someone who might need it today. To learn more about the movement we’re building (or to get involved) visit Elev8Villages.org. > > Thank you for joining us for this episode of The Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages - where belonging becomes a place we build together.

A Neurosurgeon's Journey Back to Belonging

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569921/fan_mail/new] In this powerful conversation, host Melissa Kaye sits down with Dr. Li-Mei Lin, a world-class neurosurgeon who spent decades at the pinnacle of medicine before stepping away from the operating room to explore a deeper question: What does it truly mean to belong - to yourself? Dr. Lin shares her remarkable journey from elite achievement and high-performance success to a life centered around self-leadership, inner authority, authenticity, and personal transformation. Together they explore: - Why external success doesn't always create inner fulfillment - The difference between empathy and being empathic - How high achievers often lose connection with themselves - The neuroscience behind intuition and self-awareness - Why many people stay loyal to identities and systems that no longer serve them - The courage required to leave familiar paths and answer a new calling - How to develop self-trust and inner authority - The connection between belonging, purpose, and personal growth - What self-mastery really means - Practical ways to reconnect with your authentic self Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, healthcare professional, creative, or someone navigating a major life transition, this conversation offers profound insights into creating a life that feels aligned from the inside out. Follow Dr. Li-Mei Lin Website: https://www.truewhealthness.com/mawy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlimeilin/, https://www.instagram.com/true_whealthness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlimeilin/ Substack: https://morethanneurosurgeon.substack.com/ Learn More About Elev8 Villages: Website: https://www.elev8villages.org/ Download your FREE Belonging Kit: https://www.elev8villages.org/FREEkit Subscribe for more conversations about belonging, purpose, community, healing, and human connection. #belongingpodcast #selfleadership #personalgrowth #authenticity #DrLeeMayLin #selfmastery  #innerauthority #belonging #podcast #trending #foryou This podcast exists because we believe belonging is not a luxury. It’s a human need. Every story shared here helps us imagine a world where no one has to walk alone.  > If this conversation resonated with you, please follow, rate, or share the show with someone who might need it today. To learn more about the movement we’re building (or to get involved) visit Elev8Villages.org. > > Thank you for joining us for this episode of The Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages - where belonging becomes a place we build together.

The Hidden Power of Nature | Belonging, Identity and Healing

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569921/fan_mail/new] The Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages | Frankie Edwards | Episode 21 What happens when humans lose connection with their body, nature, community, and their true sense of belonging? In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode of the Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages, host Melissa Kaye sits down with Frankie Edwards, a nature-based nervous system specialist and founder of Abundance World. Frankie shares their powerful journey growing up in Newfoundland, navigating identity, belonging, elite athletics, grief, concussions, healing, nervous system regulation, and reconnecting with nature. This conversation explores how modern life disconnects us from ourselves and why returning to community, embodiment, mindfulness, and the natural world may be one of the most important forms of healing today. In this episode, you’ll discover: - The true meaning of belonging - How nature calms the nervous system - Forest bathing and mindfulness practices - Healing trauma through embodiment - The emotional impact of losing identity - Queer identity, authenticity, and community - Why humans crave connection and safety - The science behind awe, grounding, and mental health - How nature creates emotional regulation - Powerful reflections on healing and self-acceptance Frankie also shares practical ways to reconnect with yourself through nature, water rituals, grounding practices, and mindfulness techniques that anyone can start today. Follow Frankie: IG https://www.instagram.com/thefrankchapter/ and TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@abundance_world website: https://abundanceworld.today/ If you’ve ever felt disconnected, unseen, overwhelmed, or out of place, this conversation offers hope, healing, and a reminder that you belong. 🌿 Watch until the end for one simple daily practice that can help restore inner peace and emotional grounding. Learn More About Elev8 Villages: Website: https://www.elev8villages.org/ Download your FREE Belonging Kit: https://www.elev8villages.org/FREEkit 💭 If this episode inspires you, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE! #belonging #naturehealing #mentalhealth #forestbathing #mindfulness #healingjourney #podcast  #nervoussystemhealing #selfhealing #communityhealing #foryou This podcast exists because we believe belonging is not a luxury. It’s a human need. Every story shared here helps us imagine a world where no one has to walk alone.  > If this conversation resonated with you, please follow, rate, or share the show with someone who might need it today. To learn more about the movement we’re building (or to get involved) visit Elev8Villages.org. > > Thank you for joining us for this episode of The Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages - where belonging becomes a place we build together.