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Ferment

by Wendy Reese Hartmann

Fermentation is an important process in brewing. Outside of brewing, it’s about agitating into a state of unrest or disorderly development. This show is part musings, part music and part mental maintenance.

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Episodes

  1. S2 episode 27: Finale

    This is it folks. It’s time to chose this chapter.

  2. S2 Episode 26: Just for today

    Some simple guidelines for how we can live just for today.

  3. S2 Episode 25: Stillness

    In a world with much chaos, sometimes stillness is all we can hope to attain.

  4. Episode 24: Be a miracle

    From feelings to actions, we can be a miracle. It’s start here, now.

  5. E23: Pay attention to peace

    There’s plenty to be angry about today but is your anger solving the problems?

  6. Episode 22: The wisdom of not knowing

    Have you noticed how many experts we suddenly have in the world? Perhaps we would be wiser to become experts in not knowing.

  7. Episode 21: Reclaiming the knowledge of the heart

    In a loss for words I turn to the modern voice of A Course In Miracles

  8. Episode 20: why memorialize

    Why are we memorialize George Floyd? Why are we protesting? And why should it matter to you?

  9. Episode 19: Let America Be America

    Sharing a powerful poem today that changed my life over a decade ago.

  10. Episode 19: The door is open

    There is a prison our stories we tell ourselves and others about our past keep us trapped in. The thing is the door is open.

  11. Episode 18: come together

    So much divisiveness in our world. How will we ever bridge the gap if we can’t find a way to come together during a pandemic?

  12. Episode 17: Do you really want normal?

    A response to the longing for a return to normal.

  13. Episode 16: Embracing the unknown

    Are you making yourself miserable?

  14. Episode 15: Beyond Normal

    You know how you’ve been wishing for things to get back to normal? Take a listen and see if that’s really what you want.

  15. Episode 14: A pause

    We are in a pause. A time for great miracles to occur. This requires some action from us. In today’s episode we explore the pause and we explore the best practices for action within the pause.

  16. From victim to empowered

    Have you embraced the role of victim during the pandemic?

  17. Finding Fault

    Opinions are hardening and certainly aren’t helpful. In today’s episode a 24 hour challenge is posed that could change your life.

  18. Episode 11: Embracing the ”what if...”

    In a time of increasing uncertainty (and boredom) we still have choices (and power).

  19. S2 episode 10: Love in the time of coronavirus

    How do you love unconditionally when self-quarantined, sheltered in place, or social distancing?

  20. Episode 9: Open-mindedness in the time of pandemic

    These are tough times. Surrendering into this three word mantra has helped me remain open-minded, calm and nimble.

  21. Episode 8: The unknowing

    It’s all about patience and faith.

  22. Season 2 Episode 7: Generosity

    Generous living is like training for a marathon. Start small but take action.

  23. Episode 7: Drop the weapon, discover joy

    Gentleness, acceptance and a shift in perception are all that are necessary to find joy.

  24. Episode 6: On Tolerance

    How does one tolerate injustice? How does one drop the judgement and simply love?

  25. Episode 5: The sign- Please Repent

    Do you know what repent really means? Today we will take the word back from the fear-based religions and embrace it as a powerful tool for living a life of ❤️

  26. Undoing and becoming

    The stages that lead to a balanced, peaceful life.

  27. Episode 4: Contractual agreements

    Four examples of how we are all students AND teachers in this lesson of love.

  28. Episode 3: The roles we play and the lessons we teach

    We are all here to help each other grow. How conscious are you of the teachers and lessons?

  29. Episode 2: Who is teaching this course?

    Teachers are everywhere. Even you are a teacher.

  30. Episode 1: Introduction

    An introduction into season 2 and the foundation to our new season of learning

  31. Episode 122: Final Lesson

    This is the final lesson in A Course In Miracles workbook. It is also the final episode of season 1.

  32. Episode 121: Who are you?

    There is no better time than now to listen to the GPS.

  33. Episode 120: miracles

    What is a miracle and how can you get them?

  34. Episode 118: Just This

    A healing balm to the self-sabotaging part of each of us

  35. Episode 117: such a simple step

    Most people would argue it can’t be that easy, this one simple step, yet it is. I dare you to try it.

  36. Episode 116: Beyond the blind spot

    We all have blind spots. We repeat situations in our lives until we are willing to move beyond our blind spots. Today we explore a way through.

  37. Episode 114: Heartbeat of peace

    Peace is just a heartbeat away.

  38. Episode 113: The great Divine

    A brief intro to Classic vs Tantra yoga and the great I Am. A simple way to cut through the daily crap to peace, joy, and freedom

  39. Episode 112: The choice is yours

    Choices are always available and ripe for the picking.

  40. Episode 111: What is the world

    This is based on an excerpt from my book, The Alchemy of Yoga. It’s a powerful wisdom that changed my life.

  41. Episode 110: Intentional Choices

    Let’s walk through the learning levels of making better choices and get you up to speed with a simple practice today.

  42. Episode 109: Your choice

    Everything is a miracle. It’s your choice how you want to see yourself and the world. This short reminder is worth listening to until you believe you are worth that choice.

  43. Episode 108: The guests are arriving

    Based on a favorite quote and a Rumi poem, today we look at a simple way to discover equanimity.

  44. Episode 107: Risk being wrong

    Oh my! This is a huge, huge lesson wrapped in something the size of a Hershey Kiss. What if you didn’t know what you thought you knew? Then what? Everything changes.

  45. Episode 106: Braving the ego

    You don’t have to kill your ego to be free

  46. Episode 105: Gratitude

    You can be grateful but if it is not anchored in love, ego free, it’s empty.

  47. Episode 104: The magic of faith

    Why we get stuck in a painful rut and a simple way to move out of the ruts.

  48. Episode 103: Letting go

    Such a simple, life changing lesson that most of us struggle with because we hold tightly to the stories of hurt.

  49. Episode 102: Pain

    What is behind the stories of pain keeping us stuck.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Fermentation is an important process in brewing. Outside of brewing, it’s about agitating into a state of unrest or disorderly development. This show is part musings, part music and part mental maintenance.

HOSTED BY

Wendy Reese Hartmann

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How many episodes does Ferment have?

Ferment currently has 188 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Ferment about?

Fermentation is an important process in brewing. Outside of brewing, it’s about agitating into a state of unrest or disorderly development. This show is part musings, part music and part mental maintenance.

How often does Ferment release new episodes?

Ferment publishes regularly with 188 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.

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Ferment is created and hosted by Wendy Reese Hartmann.
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