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    • Jun 2, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    At the heart of family #4: Do family rituals matter anymore?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 29:30


    This week's episode is a continued conversation of last week “Tracing Our Roots, Tracing Our Family Traditions”, in which the hosts shared stories about their favorite family traditions. For this episode, the discussion revolved around family rituals from the perspectives of three young adults from Vietnam, Myanmar, and India. Nam, Kay, and Mahi has talked about the value of customs in their own family and how they discover the underlying intention behind each of them. Towards the end of the conversation, they has also mentioned how they customize these rituals to make it more engaging. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindful-nest/message

    At the heart of family #3: Tracing our roots, tracing our family traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 32:54


    Family traditions may be something that we hated when we were young because we were asked to do certain things without knowing their purposes. As we become more mature, we started to appreciate the values of those used-to-be-silly family traditions because they help strengthen the bond between family members and create so many fond memories. But, as adults, it is quite challenging to maintain these traditions because we have to spend time for other aspects of life. In this episode, Kay - Mahi - Nam share with the listeners their favorite childhood family traditions and what they have learnt from these experiences. The three hosts were so into this topic that the recording session lasted for more than an hour. So we have decided two cut this episode into two halves. The first half will feature mainly family tradition stories from three different cultures Myanmar - India - Vietnam. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindful-nest/message

    At the heart of family #2: Oh shoot... I am an adult now!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 42:25


    For this week’s episode, Nam, Mahi, and Kay will discuss different aspects of being an adult: the transition into adulthood, the new roles that they’ve taken, and the moments that make them want to be a child again. When slowly stepping into adulthood, we realize that we’re free to make decisions on our own, yet at the same time we’re supposed to bear more responsibilities for our family members. At first, this situation may cause mixed emotions, but it is also a chance for us to be more empathetic towards our parents, and more importantly to find meaning for our life This episode features stories and perspectives of the youngest child, the oldest child, and the only child. If you’re curious about who is who, please give it a listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindful-nest/message

    At the heart of family #1: Family Heritage, Gratitude, and Compassion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 39:07


    “Those who lived through childhood have enough material to write (or tell) for the rest of their life” (Flannery O’Connor). One interesting aspect of this period is the characteristics or behaviors that we picked up from our caregivers, be it our parents, grandparents or relatives, which will be the focus of this week’s conversation. For this episode, Kay, Mahi, and Nam have had a fun time exchanging many stories from their childhood and how these memorable events have shaped their characters now. At the end of the conversation, the three hosts also look at how love and gratitude is often expressed in Asian families. This episode is filled with many joyful moments as well as deep, reflective ones. We hope that you will enjoy it! Also feel free to share with us your thoughts at the comment section below or through welcome@mindful-nest.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindful-nest/message

    At the heart of family #0: Season 2's Greetings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 16:32


    Welcome to A Mindful-Nest Podcast Season 2. Welcome back to A Mindful-nest Podcast! In this season, Nam, our co-founder, and his two close friends from university time Kay and Mahi will embark on a quest to re-explore the different aspects of family through the eyes of independent young adults. In this first episode, you will get to know more about Kay and Mahi and why they are willing to join us on our journey. As to dig into the first layer of the topic, we will also contemplate on what family means to each of us. Amid the pandemic, we realize more conversations on family are so much needed right now. Conversations like these will give us the greatest source of strength to survive and thrive in the new-normal world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindful-nest/message

    A journey of embracing our whole self

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 18:36


    In this week’s podcast, we wrap up a 3-part conversation series on “On Loneliness”. As a continual conversation from the previous 2 episodes, this week invites us to ponder on the multiple facets of being a human, and the emotions that come along with each facet. In this awareness, we discover the power of meeting, accepting and embracing ourselves as who we are, in this moment. For in each moment, are we truly all alone? What is keeping the richness of life out of our awareness? Check out our previous two episodes as well and let us hear from you in your burning question as you listen this week: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…U4HkjUFcJotdAf7zA Warm Embrace, Nam Taro & Ceri Lan --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindful-nest/message

    Insecurity: our recipe for loneliness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 19:00


    In a world of billions of people, many of us are silently hiding ALL ALONE. For we often put on masks when we are together. And then, we crave being alone so we can put down the heavy mask. The armor becomes a safe skin that we cling on for too long. Then we wonder, why we lost who we are? Why no one understands? Yet, I understand. It can feel threatening to be in our vulnerabilities. It is not your fault to crave safety. However, hiding will only grow our insecurities and kept the disconnections distance us from the people who could hold us so lovingly. It is no comfort to feel all alone with or without people. In this week’s podcast, we took the courage to let the voice behind our masks speak. Though vulnerable, we have come to hear “What is important to the person behind this mask?”. Our hope in being ourselves is to be with others who may experience the same journey. We want to let you know, all parts of you are worthy and loveable. Our insecurities keep us away from each other, but can it be the exact thing that unites us? This week’s podcast is a continual conversation from last week: "How do we sit with insecurity?" If you have a burning question or subject that you want us to explore with you, please do give us your voice in the form below: https://bit.ly/3jyHInN Enjoy your moment as we journey together. You can also keep track of the most updated episodes from A Mindful-Nest Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Anchor, or any other podcast platforms. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindful-nest/message

    How do we sit with insecurity?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 22:11


    There is only one person with whom you communicate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, every year of my life. That person is you. So, how do you sit with you, as you are? How to sit with your disconnection? How to sit with your insecurity? In this week’s Mindful-Nest Podcast, Nam invited us into a somatic meditation to experience "What is being felt in our bodies?". Then, we go on a journey of exploring how to sit with our self-doubts and insecurity. Mindful-Nest is also a space of co-creation between the participants, Nam, and myself since the beginning. So we love to hear about your inspiration, needs, and wants. If you have a burning question or topic that you want us to explore with you, please do give us your voice in the form below: https://bit.ly/3jyHInN It’s almost Lunar New Year 2021, Happy Tết and Gong Xi Fa Cai, friends!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindful-nest/message

    The fine art of balancing emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 37:19


    Last week, one of our Podcast listeners raised an insightful question that led us into a whole new episode to explore "What is the fine art of balancing emotions?" Here is a Timeline Summary: Opening - “How are you feeling” for the past few days? 5:20 - As you are sitting with your emotion, how has it been teaching you? 12:30 - What is important right now? 16:40 - What is the balance between accepting negative emotions and actively seeking joy in life? 33:00 - What is a life I truly want to live? As the journey of learning about our emotions continue, if you wish for more in-depth support, you may attend our upcoming event and meet Nam in person. You may click on the event link for more information: www.facebook.com/events/2785918528322708/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindful-nest/message

    What if we let play happen to us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 36:59


    Sipping in a cup of hot herbal tea, and let the flavors play their magic. Listening to the rain, and let the heavy water drops dance through. Writing this moment, and let the heart paint in an open canvas. Sometimes, the best moment in life are moments that we let happen, in its ordinary. How are we in those moments, is truly arts. In this week's podcast, we invite you on a journey: Starting: How do surprises make you feel? 11.00: How does this element of surprise play a role in the art of life? 15.30: How surprises and authenticity are related? 22.15: A true yearning for playful moments. We hope this week's podcast opens doors to what Nam said: "put ourselves out there, to let life lead us a little bit more. Let uncertainty leads us a little bit more. To let joy and play lead us a little bit more. And see what unfolds as true and genuine you in this process”. If you are in Ho Chi Minh city, we look forward to seeing you in our upcoming Mindful-Nest workshop, lead by Nam. More information as below: www.facebook.com/events/2785918528322708/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindful-nest/message

    Practices to embody our full presence in relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 36:30


    There is a relationship between you and yourself. There are relationships between you and significant others. Relationships are part of everyone’s life. They give us support, meaning, and purpose. They are priceless. Yet, they are also the source of many stresses and conflicts we find ourselves struggling in. Some people put on a mask to hide, others reject or lie, many suffer in silence hoping to pass through stressful moments. However, our unresolved tensions can overflow, especially to our close ones. No matter how much care we receive from others in our moments of hardship, the struggle may continue. The exchange of tension persists. So despite all the treasures in relationships, there is the existence of constant struggles too. In this week’s podcast, we invite you on a safe journey to reflect on these struggles. Together, we invite experiences of groundedness, our capacity to stay, and see clarity in challenging moments. Timeline Summary: Opening - How do we cultivate presence in moments of conversation? 10.40 - What are the best practices to enhance our capacity to be present? 13.30 - How does it feel to be in the state of presence? 19.20 - What would you sense if you sit in stillness? 22.10 - When is a perfect opportunity to practice presence? 28.00 - What is a practice that enables you to STAY in care, courage, and curiosity of the present? Enjoy your moment as we journey together. You can also keep track of the most updated episodes from A Mindful-Nest Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Anchor, or any other podcast platforms. For more information, visit us here: www.mindful-nest.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindful-nest/message

    The capacity to be present in our relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 34:34


    There is a famous saying: “The most precious gift you can offer the other is your presence - Thich Nhat Hanh”. You may have heard of the benefits to be present and wish to offer your full presence while interacting with others. Yet, how do you remain present while in conflicts and challenging emotions? How do you offer your best self and not your past conditioned self when being triggered? How do you open an opportunity in each interaction that serves you and your loved ones? In this week’s episode, we invited an open-hearted discussion around the challenges in relationships and how your capacity to be present can support your body and your interactions. Timeline Summary Opening - An introduction 4:30 - The quality of a conversation, when you are in the present. 12:00 - How our body speaks to us in the presence of conflict & how we can respond in this process? 19:00 - How to train our body to have the capacity to be present? 25:00 - How to be calm and peaceful? You can also keep track of the most updated episodes from A Mindful-Nest Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Anchor, or any other podcast platforms. Mindful-Nest is an experiential space dedicated to welcoming ourselves to "being home" and to "being together" in our shared humanity through hosting frequent (online and offline) meditation and mindful conversation gatherings. Visit us here: www.mindful-nest.com We are Ceri Lan and Nam, co-founders and hosts at Mindful-Nest. Lan is a counseling psychologist while Nam is a facilitator and coach. We combine our expertise to help people get in touch with themselves, really see themselves for who they are and recognize what's unique about them that they can offer to the world. Get in touch with us here: www.mindful-nest.com/coaching-and-therapy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindful-nest/message

    Living the goodness of uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 36:57


    Timeline summary: Opening: How do you cope with uncertainty? 8:40 - What is the gift of uncertainty? 17:20 - Can planning be a barrier to living your authentic life? 27:25 – The fine balance between planning and living. Mindful-Nest is an experiential space dedicated to welcoming ourselves to "being home" and to "being together" in our shared humanity through hosting frequent (online and offline) meditation and mindful conversation gatherings. Visit us here: www.mindful-nest.com We are Ceri Lan and Nam, co-founders and hosts at Mindful-Nest. Lan is a counseling psychologist while Nam is a facilitator and coach. We combine our expertise to help people get in touch with themselves, really see themselves for who they are and recognize what's unique about them that they can offer to the world. Get in touch with us here: www.mindful-nest.com/coaching-and-therapy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindful-nest/message

    The gift of companionship to our growth: A two-year journey with Mindful-Nest

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 33:39


    Timeline summary: Opening: How did Mindful-Nest begin? 10.00: The gifts of companionship to our growth 27.40: 3 questions to help you understand your relationship with safety and needs Mindful-Nest is an experiential space dedicated to welcoming ourselves to "being home" and to "being together" in our shared humanity through hosting frequent (online and offline) meditation and mindful conversation gatherings. Visit us here: www.mindful-nest.com We are Ceri Lan and Nam, co-founders and hosts at Mindful-Nest. Lan is a counseling psychologist while Nam is a facilitator and coach. We combine our expertise to help people get in touch with themselves, really see themselves for who they are and recognize what's unique about them that they can offer to the world. Get in touch with us here: www.mindful-nest.com/coaching-and-therapy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindful-nest/message

    What Has Become Clearer, Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 7:01


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    How Have You Been?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 20:01


    Time waits for no one, yet so much are happening each and everytime. How would it support our lives if we intentionally take a pause at time, have a moment of silent to live inside ourselves, being guided by some key questions for better decision makings. This meditation episode facilitate you to come back to your presence, recollect your profound moments and clarify your next essential moves. We hope it is useful for your reflection, when needed. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindful-nest/message

    How are you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 5:01


    How long ago have you refresh your inner space with a check in, to see how you are doing? What is opening for you? And make sense of a clear decision ahead? This 5 minutes of meditation will support you with exactly this. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindful-nest/message

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