Podcast appearances and mentions of Andy Puddicombe

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, an annual holiday to celebrate love, those we love in all its different relationship forms, it can be helpful to be reminded that love doesn't have a hierarchy. One type of relationship be it a friendship, a spouse, a parent/child, a pet companion, a universal love for humanity, self-love - isn't more or less important, but merely other avenues of giving and receiving love. Love, when it is true, comes in a variety of forms. Shared in this post back in October about unconditional love, Andy Puddicombe reminds, “The very definition of unconditional love is it is not dependent on anything or anyone. So to experience unconditional love, we don't necessarily need to be with another person. It doesn't mean we can't enjoy being with another person, but we don't necessarily need them to experience it.” Zen Buddhist monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh wrote in his book How to Love, "In true love, you attain freedom.” He goes on to teach us that “To love is to recognize; to be loved is to be recognized by the other.” In my own life, one that the zeitgeist would label as 'being single', I have let go of the narrow perspective of how to welcome love into my life as well as give love to the world. Once I began to do this with more awareness and understanding, I began to feel more love and also be more loving without expectation to others and to myself in how I nurtured my everyday life and supported my dreams. I set myself free to trust my life journey, and it has made a powerfully positive difference to the quality of my life. But, and this is why I share today's episode/post, this is not to advocate for being single or to enjoy being single until . . . [whatever it is the culture we find ourselves approves or applauds]. When we let ourselves be labeled in such a way - married, single, divorced, widowed - it becomes cement that prevents us to live fully and partake in whatever life dance we choose to attend, for however long we choose to partake. Because the reasons for choosing the life we discover is most nourishing for our true selves will be unique to each of us, and cannot be fully understood by the outside world, not even those close to us in absolute entirety. In today's episode we'll explore four ways to understand what a life of love is and how it is invited into our life. Explore the show notes on The Simply Luxurious Life blog - https://thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/podcast397 

Headspace founder Andy Puddicombe on How to Make Meditation a Habit. There's no doubt that meditation has profound benefits for both body and mind. Yet many people struggle to make it a habit—they worry they're not doing it “right,” or they can't quiet their thoughts long enough to feel the impact. But meditation is a powerful practice worth mastering, with research highlighting its potential to transform our well-being. To make mindfulness meditation accessible to everyone, I'm joined today by Andy Puddicombe, founder of Headspace and former Buddhist monk. Andy breaks down the essentials of meditation, sharing simple, practical techniques to help anyone incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives. My links: Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating a difficult conversation starts with learning to explore the views of others and having an open mind to their perspective. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Understand how our shared feelings and nature can help you feel connected immediately. Get practical tips to see that you are not alone and more alike with others than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do we create an environment where we can maintain a sustainable practice of meditation? We focus on the importance of training the mind in awareness and compassion developed over time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is the purpose behind the love and kindness meditation technique? Learn how to effectively apply this practice to your life, even during difficult times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feeling stuck? Discover how mindfulness and meditation can help you step out of your comfort zone and lead a life filled with purpose and fulfillment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Embrace curiosity and challenge yourself to try new activities. Find out how this exploration can reveal new talents and improve your abilities starting now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover how balancing commitment with flexibility leads to perseverance. Learn practical steps to apply these principles in meditation and life for immediate improvement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to respond to stress effectively and cultivate a happier future. Discover immediate solutions and techniques to manage stress in your daily life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover how shared experiences can help heal relationships and create unity, even with those you consider enemies. Learn techniques to bridge divides and foster connections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover how meditation rewired my brain, making me happier and healthier. Learn how you can achieve these transformative benefits with Headspace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remember your dreams for the future but also learn to cherish who you are in this moment. Discover how to balance ambition with presence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover how unity and teamwork enabled us to turn challenges into successes. Listen for uplifting stories and good news about the impact of working together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover how meditation helped me truly be mindful, providing immediate relief from fears and anxieties and understanding the difference between acting mindful and being mindful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear how meditation provided the clarity I needed to manage conflicts compassionately. Learn how you can use mindfulness to achieve immediate clarity and improve your responses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how being generous without expectations can bring immediate joy to your life. Think about the last kind act you did or received and feel the positive impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore how I used mindfulness to reframe my negative thoughts and weekend nostalgia, creating a more relaxed and joyful start to each week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how I overcame limiting self-beliefs to unlock new possibilities in my life. Find out how you can challenge your fixed ideas and achieve your true potential today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear how concentrating on what's going well helped me develop healthier habits. Find out how you can adopt this mindset to enhance your daily life right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover how mindfulness and meditation helped me keep an open mind, avoiding limitations and living a fuller, more expansive life without needing a specific handbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover how defining yourself can create limitations and learn how meditation helps you expand your mind and transcend those boundaries, opening up new possibilities for personal growth and self-discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to live a fulfilling life by maximizing happiness while respecting the legacy of those before and after you. Discover practical ways to balance joy with a sense of responsibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join me as I share my journey of transforming nervousness into positive energy. Learn techniques that helped me embrace new opportunities with confidence and improve my personal development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrate life's small moments by joining me on my path to joy. Learn the importance of recognizing and cherishing daily experiences for a more meaningful life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore how developing compassion has led to significant changes in my life, allowing me to build stronger connections and contribute to positive change around me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore how reconnecting with someone special, inspired by Blue Zones, significantly improved my happiness and added years to my life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how strong relationships in Blue Zones add years to life. Connect with a special person this weekend for improved happiness and health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Give yourself permission to feel all your emotions. Embrace happiness and compassion as natural parts of your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how embracing change can make you fearless. Face uncertainty with a spirit of exploration and see how it transforms your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we emphasize the value of celebrating our unique qualities while acknowledging our collective unity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore the patterns of thinking you've developed over your lifetime and learn strategies to cultivate and maintain an open mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to use time constructively for personal and communal benefit while maintaining a sense of mental spaciousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore the most valuable lessons in life, including the four foundations: the value of human life, impermanence, cause and effect, and developing a sense of acceptance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While meditation is beneficial, the few minutes spent meditating are small compared to the rest of the day. Learn how to bring mindfulness into daily activities to enhance the quality of your meditation practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover how quieting your mind can transform and elevate your daily productivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many of us strive for order and control amid life's chaos, often creating strict schedules or meticulously managing our living spaces. While structure is beneficial, overly rigid systems can make us feel unstable when even small disruptions occur. Today, consider embracing a bit of chaos and finding comfort in the discomfort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even if quarantining alone, distractions like Zoom calls, TV binge-watching, and nonstop news can pull us away from ourselves. Taking time for solitude helps us reconnect, making us better for both ourselves and those around us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We often struggle with a lack of time to finish our tasks. Learn how to prioritize what matters most, making space for what ultimately improves our well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Achieve mastery by embracing the natural course of events and letting nature guide the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One meditation practice failed, but another brought success. Discover how finding the right practice can make all the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Take a moment to be still and make sure you're sitting comfortably. And when you're ready, in your own time, let's begin by taking some deep breaths... if you recognize this intro, you may be able to guess today's 7ST guest. Andy Puddicombe is a meditation and mindfulness expert. An accomplished presenter and writer, Andy is the voice of all things Headspace, a digital health company that provides guided meditation. He is also the co-founder of Headspace and a former Buddhist monk. In this episode, Andy offers tips on happiness and enlightenment, the benefits of meditation, he shares his experience living in a monastery, and much more.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com

While words are beneficial and necessary, today's world is filled with endless chatter. Learn to be selective with your words and discover the value of silence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mindful practice offers a path to reconsider what we hold on to and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover the power of creating space through simple, effective practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are encouraged to feel and express appreciation for those we are grateful for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While meditation and mindfulness are an important part of our day, we must remember that each moment has its place and is equally precious and important in our lives.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Puddicombe shows how sustained mindfulness of all living beings profoundly changes our feelings, thoughts, actions, and speech, fostering a more connected existence. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dive into our collective journey with Andy Puddicombe, exploring the rich tapestry of human diversity and the profound ways we are interconnected through experience. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Original broadcast date: January 15, 2021. Breathing is essential to life. And lately, the safety of the air we inhale, or the need to pause and take a deep breath, is on our minds a lot. This hour, TED speakers explore the power of breath. Guests include former world champion freediver Tanya Streeter, journalist Beth Gardiner, activist Yvette Arellano, paleontologist Emma Schachner, scent historian Caro Verbeek and mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at: plus.npr.org/ted