The HeartFul Word

In this episode, I talk about Gratitude- what it is, the benefits, and my personal journey with the practice of it.The episode ends with a 5 minute meditation so a comfortable space without distractions is highly recommended.The guided meditation is taken from the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program by Jack Kornfield & Tara Brach.More information about positive neuroplasticity & the work of Rick Hanson:https://www.rickhanson.net/

In this episode my friend and I address speaking our truth- as women & as humans.  Speaking our truth looks (and sounds) different to each of us, which is evident in our conversation as we go off on many tangents!  We could've talked for hours as the topic is so rich with complexity, yet so subtle in it's simplicity.  It's pure magic when we speak our truth out loud with love backing us up rather than fear.

Inspiring answers to some of life's most natural & thought provoking questions from a 5 year old's & a 7 year old's perspective. 

A 20 minute guided meditation using the sounds around us an anchor to the present moment.  The ideas and general outline are taken from A Clinician's Guide to Mindfulness by Christiane Wolf & J. Greg Serpa.  Suggestions before beginning:1. Find a comfortable place to sit - chair, cushion, or mat..2. Make sure you will undisturbed for 20 minutes- turn phone & other devices off.3. Be prepared for long pauses as this is time to practice the instructions given4. A gentle reminder that everything that comes up is perfectly normal5. You will know the session has ended when you hear the sound of 3 bells.

In this episode, I share 3 tools that have been essential in my mindfulness journey.  

For this episode I discuss how the contrast in our lives is a good thing & offer suggestions on becoming more aware of the contrast so we can use it to our benefit.

For this episode I guide you through a 15 minute mediation using the breath as our anchor.  The meditation takes from the teachings & curriculum of Jack Kornfield & Tara Brach's Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program.

What is mindfulness? In this episode, I offer a brief definition to help bring clarity to what mindfulness actually is.

In this first episode I discuss the idea that our true nature may be more magical than we give ourselves credit for. Food for thought.