Tracks for the Journey
Tracks for the Journey will improve your well-being with practical insight and inspiration from progressive Christian spirituality, positive psychology, and justice ethics. Your host is Dr. Larry Payne, a minister, chaplain, and counselor with more than 45 years experience helping people with discoveries on their journey of life. He believes well-being is founded on balanced self-awareness, quality relationships, and active spirituality. Access all the resources of the Network at www.tracksforthejourney.com.
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Podcasting since 2020 • 107 episodes
Tracks for the Journey
Latest Episodes
Irish Courage and the Path to Well-Being
Have you ever looked at your family's history as a sacred pilgrimage? Centuries ago, families in my heritage like the Magills and the Junkins fled political unrest and poverty in Scotland and Ireland, undertaking a perilous eight-week ocean voy...
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Episode 109
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5:47
The Case of The Disappearing Friend
If you’ve ever felt like you’re "drifting" from your community or faith, this story proves you aren't alone. Here is a fascinating deep dive into history that ends with a powerful reminder to check in on the people you miss. Just like the...
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Episode 108
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10:00
Why Your Brain Gets "Stuck" and How to Finally Move Forward
Ever feel like a past experience is "stuck," haunting your thoughts no matter how much you talk about it? On this episode of Tracks for the Journey, psychologist Dr. Sharla Boyd explains that trauma isn't a character flaw—it’s a neurol...
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Episode 107
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9:46
Journey from Grieving to Thriving
How can we navigate the path after the loss of a loved one? I think we must shift the focus away from seeking "closure"—a misleading term—to the active process of adjusting to a new reality. The work emphasizes that while grief is a comp...
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Episode 106
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12:23
Field Notes for Well-being for February 5 2026
Field Notes for February 5, 2026 covers how to open your heart to the companionship of God in daily life and a review of Mel Robbins book "Let Them Theory." In the section called Finding the Hidden One, you'll hear about a way to ha...
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Episode 105
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11:18
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