<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/emotional-compass/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Emotional Compass]]></title><lastBuildDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:29:13 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2023 Naomi Williams]]></copyright><managingEditor>Naomi Williams</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hello there, I am Naomi, and I am excited to share with you my <a href=”https://www.5amily.com/top-6-bestselling-gifts-for-mommoms” target=”_blank”>Mommom</a>'s poetry collections that she gifted me. She has been a tremendous part of my life and is the person who introduced me to poetry.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/4eebf376-f44c-426e-87d3-ff6c7aae1fec/_O0i_hwbFsIIrRVqFKOpZ9us.jpg</url><title>Emotional Compass</title><link><![CDATA[https://5amily.com/top-6-bestselling-gifts-for-mommoms]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4eebf376-f44c-426e-87d3-ff6c7aae1fec/_O0i_hwbFsIIrRVqFKOpZ9us.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Naomi Williams</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Naomi Williams</itunes:author><description>Hello there, I am Naomi, and I am excited to share with you my Mommom&apos;s poetry collections that she gifted me. 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It seems like you are left up to fate to determine the outcome of your life.</p><p><a href="https://5amily.com/hoodie-gildan/have-no-fear-the-mommom-is-here" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://5amily.com/hoodie-gildan/have-no-fear-the-mommom-is-here</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How hard it can be to make the simplest decisions in life! It seems like you are left up to fate to determine the outcome of your life.</p><p><a href="https://5amily.com/hoodie-gildan/have-no-fear-the-mommom-is-here" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://5amily.com/hoodie-gildan/have-no-fear-the-mommom-is-here</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://emotional-compass.captivate.fm/episode/you-couldnt-choose]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">75f1ed8d-0836-4ef7-bcee-302ac22a48f0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4eebf376-f44c-426e-87d3-ff6c7aae1fec/_O0i_hwbFsIIrRVqFKOpZ9us.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naomi Williams]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ce0c4206-eab4-4704-9828-662b20873704/you-couldn-t-choose.mp3" length="802723" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>00:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Naomi Williams</itunes:author></item><item><title>I Never Said You Couldn&apos;t</title><itunes:title>I Never Said You Couldn&apos;t</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>You can't assume that I'm not trying hard enough to pull myself out of the hole I'm in. If you had the same experiences I've had, if you had to be the person who had to push themselves to make it day after day, you'd see how they can easily take their toll on you.</p><p><a href="https://5amily.com/t-shirt/keep-calm-or-i-will-use-my-mommom-voice-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://5amily.com/t-shirt/keep-calm-or-i-will-use-my-mommom-voice-2</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can't assume that I'm not trying hard enough to pull myself out of the hole I'm in. If you had the same experiences I've had, if you had to be the person who had to push themselves to make it day after day, you'd see how they can easily take their toll on you.</p><p><a href="https://5amily.com/t-shirt/keep-calm-or-i-will-use-my-mommom-voice-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://5amily.com/t-shirt/keep-calm-or-i-will-use-my-mommom-voice-2</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://emotional-compass.captivate.fm/episode/i-never-said-you-couldnt]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">48a84eba-82ff-4c50-b7d0-59cf804d7416</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4eebf376-f44c-426e-87d3-ff6c7aae1fec/_O0i_hwbFsIIrRVqFKOpZ9us.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naomi Williams]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d0c31918-f122-4f2d-90e2-52650231c9f2/i-never-said-you-couldn-t.mp3" length="914851" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>00:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Naomi Williams</itunes:author></item><item><title>To Handle My Own Family</title><itunes:title>To Handle My Own Family</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>At times it's hard to know how to approach someone when they are having a difficult time because I know my family has been there before.</p><p><a href="https://5amily.com/funny-mommom-ladies-shirts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://5amily.com/funny-mommom-ladies-shirts</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At times it's hard to know how to approach someone when they are having a difficult time because I know my family has been there before.</p><p><a href="https://5amily.com/funny-mommom-ladies-shirts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://5amily.com/funny-mommom-ladies-shirts</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://emotional-compass.captivate.fm/episode/to-handle-my-own-family]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b8341e22-4af0-4bfd-83b7-cccbd720721f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4eebf376-f44c-426e-87d3-ff6c7aae1fec/_O0i_hwbFsIIrRVqFKOpZ9us.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naomi Williams]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f124ee74-67bc-4293-806c-5380fff1f2bd/to-handle-my-own-family.mp3" length="560035" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>00:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Naomi Williams</itunes:author></item><item><title>All My Life</title><itunes:title>All My Life</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Life has become more complicated. 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I hope in time I will get the courage to make these decisions with less stress. </p><p><a href="https://5amily.com/tote-bag/loving-mommom-is-a-sign-of-intelligence-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://5amily.com/tote-bag/loving-mommom-is-a-sign-of-intelligence-2</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://emotional-compass.captivate.fm/episode/all-my-life]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cf5dad37-7dc9-46f7-8a83-ba75cf179790</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4eebf376-f44c-426e-87d3-ff6c7aae1fec/_O0i_hwbFsIIrRVqFKOpZ9us.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naomi Williams]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5af9f5a2-7f57-42f1-a97c-c99e65d91b3e/all-my-life.mp3" length="685219" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>00:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Naomi Williams</itunes:author></item><item><title>If Only One Thing</title><itunes:title>If Only One Thing</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I have been faced with a decision that can change my future for better or for worse. 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It's hard to know what the best path is and this is making me more confused.</p><p><a href="https://5amily.com/phone-case/confirmed-mommoms-are-always-right" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://5amily.com/phone-case/confirmed-mommoms-are-always-right</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://emotional-compass.captivate.fm/episode/if-only-one-thing]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3d9d2469-bc71-46f9-b92d-e66f1fb0e78c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4eebf376-f44c-426e-87d3-ff6c7aae1fec/_O0i_hwbFsIIrRVqFKOpZ9us.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naomi Williams]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8dce2a56-9de0-41da-a6b5-bf8f156ca0c3/if-only-one-thing.mp3" length="679843" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>00:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Naomi Williams</itunes:author></item><item><title>I&apos;ve Never Been So Blue</title><itunes:title>I&apos;ve Never Been So Blue</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I can't find any solace in my favourite music and I try to find something to do outside, but then I just feel worse and feel even more alone.</p><p><a href="https://5amily.com/mommom/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://5amily.com/mommom/blog</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I can't find any solace in my favourite music and I try to find something to do outside, but then I just feel worse and feel even more alone.</p><p><a href="https://5amily.com/mommom/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://5amily.com/mommom/blog</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://emotional-compass.captivate.fm/episode/ive-never-been-so-blue]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e1340f8e-e545-4b6e-8fdb-584347d813dd</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4eebf376-f44c-426e-87d3-ff6c7aae1fec/_O0i_hwbFsIIrRVqFKOpZ9us.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naomi Williams]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/927a825e-fc6b-4760-84af-6a323e18e730/i-ve-never-been-so-blue.mp3" length="786595" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>00:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Naomi Williams</itunes:author></item><item><title>When The Wind Blows</title><itunes:title>When The Wind Blows</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>There are so many things positively affecting our lives that we often take for granted, as they are parts of our everyday lives.</p><p><a href="https://5amily.com/mug/live-well-laugh-loud-play-with-my-grandkids-often" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://5amily.com/mug/live-well-laugh-loud-play-with-my-grandkids-often</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are so many things positively affecting our lives that we often take for granted, as they are parts of our everyday lives.</p><p><a href="https://5amily.com/mug/live-well-laugh-loud-play-with-my-grandkids-often" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://5amily.com/mug/live-well-laugh-loud-play-with-my-grandkids-often</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://emotional-compass.captivate.fm/episode/when-the-wind-blows]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3ebb337d-e038-416a-a722-344358659102</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4eebf376-f44c-426e-87d3-ff6c7aae1fec/_O0i_hwbFsIIrRVqFKOpZ9us.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naomi Williams]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4ac52dba-42de-4009-9f51-ba5169d94c7a/when-the-wind-blows.mp3" length="829603" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>00:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Naomi Williams</itunes:author></item><item><title>Life Goes By</title><itunes:title>Life Goes By</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I thought about every life that I've touched, the people that I've known. 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All the paths that I've taken, all the paths that I've missed, all the mistakes and the work, all the happiness and the sorrow.</p><p><a href="https://5amily.com/mommom/blog/how-to-look-after-your-grandma-during-this-pandemic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://5amily.com/mommom/blog/how-to-look-after-your-grandma-during-this-pandemic</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://emotional-compass.captivate.fm/episode/life-goes-by]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f939dac0-0ad5-4f5d-bef1-3e89fba11bea</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4eebf376-f44c-426e-87d3-ff6c7aae1fec/_O0i_hwbFsIIrRVqFKOpZ9us.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naomi Williams]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0cd33605-5ded-4ca0-a9ef-9958eced99fc/life-goes-by.mp3" length="1164451" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>00:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Naomi Williams</itunes:author></item><item><title>I&apos;m A Prisoner</title><itunes:title>I&apos;m A Prisoner</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I'm not imprisoned by walls, bars, and locks but feels like I am imprisoned by my thoughts and feelings. It's like no one can rescue me from this prison.</p><p><a href="https://5amily.com/funny-mommom-mugs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://5amily.com/funny-mommom-mugs</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I'm not imprisoned by walls, bars, and locks but feels like I am imprisoned by my thoughts and feelings. It's like no one can rescue me from this prison.</p><p><a href="https://5amily.com/funny-mommom-mugs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://5amily.com/funny-mommom-mugs</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://emotional-compass.captivate.fm/episode/im-a-prisoner]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f9bbe88d-c558-4401-ad4d-2ee52e395b84</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4eebf376-f44c-426e-87d3-ff6c7aae1fec/_O0i_hwbFsIIrRVqFKOpZ9us.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naomi Williams]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d063e70a-b1ea-4ad9-a192-6df5298e5258/i-m-a-prisoner.mp3" length="816547" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>00:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Naomi Williams</itunes:author></item><item><title>In My Darkest Hour</title><itunes:title>In My Darkest Hour</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>For most people, the time between the late afternoon and evening, before nightfall, is a period of darkness. 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